He often says that Romney is the boss, and so the boss defines policy.

That could lead to the reason for his disdain of truthiness:

D. Michael Quinn called the use of deception by LDS church leaders, "theocratic ethics." (The Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power, page 112) Smith lied to protect himself or the church; which was an extension of himself. Dan Vogel in his excellent work, Joseph Smith: The Making of a Prophet, described Smith's viewpoint; he was a pious deceiver. Smith used deception if in his mind; it resulted in a good outcome. Smith had Moroni, an ancient American prophet and custodian of the gold plates declare, "And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me; for good cometh of none save it be of me. ( Moroni 4:11-12). Translation: if deception was necessary to do good, or bring a soul to Christ, then it was worth it, as long as God approves. Smith believed he knew when God approved of lying.

(The Homeland...). Sometimes things get curiouser and curiouser ...

How can one have "great respect" for a liar, and what appears to be a serial liar. Liars are supposed to be outed, shamed and disdained, not garner "greatl respect." And yes, Obama lies too.