John Avlon : Romney 's success overshadowed his many flip - flops . He says the candidate broke with his more conservative policies , aimed for the center . President Obama failed to make an effective case for his policies , Avlon says . It would have had a lot more impact if it had n't contradicted almost every policy statement Romney has made on the campaign trail since he started running for president . Avlon : Romney shone when he addressed the generational effects of poverty and debt .
John Avlon : Romney 's success overshadowed his many flip - flops . He says the candidate broke with his more conservative policies , aimed for the center . President Obama failed to make an effective case for his policies , Avlon says . Avlon : Romney shone when he addressed the generational effects of poverty and debt .