Romney Calls Obama 'Weak' And 'Out Of Touch'

WASHINGTON (CBS/AP) - Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney tried to convince conservatives today that he is the man who can push President Barack Obama out of the White House.

Romney has not officially announced a run for President in 2012, but he is sounding more and more like a candidate.

Romney told a large meeting of conservatives Friday that Obama's White House has tried to project an appearance of change and cooperation with Republicans. But he says Obama's underlying liberalism remains and he's still reliant on Chicago insiders and academics.

In a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference, Romney called Obama weak on foreign policy and out of touch with the economy.

Romney says the world was rightly confused when Obama announced his plans for a withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Romney, who failed to win the White House in 2008, says "the cause of liberty" cannot withstand a second Obama term.

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