John Avlon : Romney 's effectiveness overshadowed his many flip-flops . He says GOP candidate broke with his more conservative positions , aimed for the center . But he also said that Obama was a better leader than McCain and had done a good job in Iraq. Avlon : Romney shone when he discussed the generational theft of deficits and debt .
John Avlon : Romney 's effectiveness overshadowed his many flip-flops . He says GOP candidate broke with his more conservative positions , aimed for the center . President Obama failed to make an effective case for his policies , Avlon says . Avlon : Romney shone when he discussed the generational theft of deficits and debt .