Romney Once Endorsed a Gay Rights-Loving, Anti-Bush Liberal

It's not news that presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has a mixed record when it comes to LGBT support, but many don't know that the Republican once endorsed a mayor who supported same-sex marriage and the impeachment of George W. Bush.

Back in 2003, Romney endorsed Rocky Anderson, who was running for re-election as mayor of Salt Lake City. Anderson and Romney became acquainted when Romney served as President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Winter Olympics. Anderson, who served as mayor until 2008, was a liberal leader who supported same-sex marriage and once held a fundraiser at a gay nightclub. Anderson also condemned President George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq in 2003 and frequently called for his impeachment.

"Rocky Anderson is a strong leader and a great man," Romney said in a 2003 Anderson campaign video. "He's innovative, he's gutsy, and he's a team builder. That's why he's such a great leader." Watch the video below.