Com-“Mitt”-Ment

When people ask me who to vote for, I always give them the same advice. To make an informed decision, you need to know where you stand. What is important to you? Look at the issues and decide where you would stand if you were running for President. Now take you opinions and put them in order from most important to least important. Look at your list and match you views up to the candidates. Who matches best with your views? After I compiled my list, I decided there is one candidate who will not only make a good President, but would be monumental. That man is Mitt Romney.

When you break down the issues, you have leadership, national security, the economy, and immigration. Leadership is an issue that can only be gauged by experience. With a strong track record, Mitt is the conservative candidate that the United States needs to lead us into greatness in the coming years. His leadership skills are unmatched by any candidate on either side.

As Governor of Massachusetts, the most liberal state in the nation, Mitt advocated conservative legislation that turned a $1.2 billion dollar deficit into a $700 million surplus. Most figures say the deficit was $3 billion, but either way, Mitt took Massachusetts from the red to black.. This is the same man who took the winter Olympics from rags
to riches.

So Mitt must be worth his weight in gold, right? Well, Mitt actually didn't take payment for his work as Governor of Massachusetts. Likewise, what Mitt received in compensation for his job with the Olympics he gave away to charity. In both cases, Mitt did what he does best, removed duplication and waste from spending. When the chips are down, Mitt will turn it around.

National security and immigration go hand in hand in my view. Romney encompasses my feelings in both, individually and separately. Romney was strong against illegal immigration during his time as Governor, and was against the liberal immigration legislation that was presented in 2005. He has opposed amnesty in any form, and has held strong with the rule of law. He didn't ignore the illegal immigration issue, Mitt allowed the State Police to detain illegal immigrants and enforce immigration laws.

Mitt intends to close the borders to illegal immigrants and to enforce immigration laws. This is what we, the voting public, want. We want the borders secure, and the law breakers prosecuted; we want law and order. This is why the degrading immigration bill I mentioned failed so miserably.

One thing that really bothers me is when people say we should walk away from Iraq. Mitt Romney knows and understands the implications of such hasty actions. We can not let Iraq fall into chaos; we must ensure Iraq has some type of stability. Pulling out of Iraq would be the same as saying the soldiers who gave their lives did so in vain. To back out of Iraq could lead to the collapse of the Middle East. If this happens insurgents gain power and terrorist/terrorism becomes stronger. If you take this a step further, you also invite further attacks on United States soil. Terrorist have already said that if we leave Iraq, they will come here (The United States).

Mitt is known to be trust worthy and ethical. He is the true conservative leader who is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers, but also knows when to make a necessary concession. He has proven that he can work with both sides of the aisle and is not afraid to stand his ground. We have the chance to elect a man of fiscal responsibility, morality, and integrity. Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't this what we all wish for in a candidate?

My friend Blither was quicker than I, and wrote a wonderful piece on Mitt. I hope you will read the next post before leaving this page. After you read Blithers post, I want you to see where Mitt stands for yourself. When you add it up, you will know why I am com-mitt-ed to Mitt Romney for 2008.