Axelrod On Mitty-Boy!

Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod slammed Mitt Romney for changing positions on major issues throughout his political career, questioning the "core principles" of the presumptive front-runner for the GOP presidential nomination. 

"I think there's this question about what his core principles are," Axelrod said, citing changes in Romney's positions from earlier in his political career when he was running for U.S. Senate and Massachusetts governor. "Then he was a pro choice, pro gay rights, pro environmental candidate for office. Then he decided to run for president. Did a 180 on all of that." 

"So time and time and time again he shifts—and you get the feeling that there is no principle too large for him to throw over in pursuit of political office," Axelrod added. 

Axelrod has recently turned a laser-like focus to Romney, holding a conference call last Wednesday to critique Romney's record and his remarks at last Tuesday's GOP debate. 

"If I were Governor Romney I'd be worried about all these changes in position,” Axelrod told This Week anchor Christiane Amanpour in regards to the kind of message that sends to voters.

While Romney has solidified his front-runner status through strong fundraising and debate performances, Axelrod said he is not certain if he will be the eventual Republican nominee, noting how fluid the race has been in recent months. 

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