First, Republican MA Gov. Romney cozies up to Dobson and Perkins on Faith Sunday (and let's not forget his elimination of the funding for suicide prevention and outreach for gay teens--because if they're dead, then they can't be TEH GAY!). Now, he apparently lied about conducting Big Dig safety inspections.
Cynical use of religious right? Check.
Incompetence, followed by lying that results in dead people? Check.
He's ready for the national stage...
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