I could litter these pages with another column about one of the Democratic candidates for president, but I don't want to waste your time. It's all way too predictable - we know Hillary will always be her normal, vicious self, and Barack will still be preaching to us about an idealistic America and mesmerizing droves of na've college students.
That's why the right man for America is Mitt Romney.
With Fred Thompson's exit from the race, Romney is the only true, full-spectrum conservative remaining. He alone has the ideals necessary to unite the three branches of conservatism, because he strongly supports a limited government, backs pro-life and marriage preservationists and believes in combating radical jihadists abroad.
The other Republican candidates polarize a certain group of the Republican Party. For instance, Mike Huckabee, probably the strongest GOP candidate with regard to social issues, alienates economic conservatives because his record as the governor of Arkansas shows that he would raise taxes. Also, his plan to eliminate the IRS and implement a fair tax is so wildly unfeasible that it is laughable. Rudy Giuliani, on the other hand, has shown excellence in his view on foreign policy through his handling of Sept. 11, but he estranges social conservatives who are scared off by his support of abortion and civil unions. John McCain, the frontrunner (if there is such thing right now), is a true American hero, but many right wing conservatives have issues with much of McCain's past, including instances involving judges, immigration, campaign reform and taxes.
Romney boasts the most executive experience of all the candidates. His managerial and leadership qualities have proved themselves throughout his career in business, as governor of Massachusetts and as a manager of the Olympics. Being a part of the private sector, Romney has experienced firsthand the things that are necessary for one to lead. He also understands the plight of the common man, and he succeeded in improving the lives of Massachusetts citizens during his time as governor by improving such things as health care and the economy.
Being governor of Massachusetts forced Romney to work closely and coexist with Democrats because of the high liberal population in the state. Despite their ideological differences, however, Romney stuck close to his ideals by touting low-taxes, privatized health care, a balanced budget and tough immigration policy.
Some people accused Romney of flip-flopping on important issues such as abortion and gay marriage, but the transformation in him is real. No other Republican was thrust into a situation like Romney was in Massachusetts, and his battle against the leading liberal voices in the nation led to clarity of vision with regards to social issues.
With today's fragile economy, America needs an accomplished businessman like Romney in the White House to provide Americans with hope for the future. He believes that our economy needs a stimulus package but insists that extra money resulting from a pro-growth package should be given back to American taxpayers and not be expended on amplifying unrestrained, government spending. To do this, Romney would decrease the low income tax bracket, eliminate payroll taxes on seniors and make middle-class savings tax free.
By making these tax cuts permanent, Romney would put money in the American taxpayers' pocket to invest back in the American economy.
Mitt Romney has a great vision for the future as far as foreign policy is concerned. He understands that we cannot lose the war in Iraq and that all measures should be taken to ensure that General Petraeus's success in the region continues. Many Republicans question Romney's ability to handle foreign threats abroad, citing his lack of experience as a weakness. However, the recent endorsement of Liz Cheney, our current vice president's daughter and recent handler of Middle Eastern policy for the U.S. State Department, is good enough for me to quell these doubts. After all, we all know that Dick Cheney's sperm wield smoking hot, double-barreled shotguns.
Many of my conservative friends and family members have one criticism of Romney that they just cannot get over - he is a Mormon. I would like to believe that my America has moved beyond religious intolerance, but I guess this is just evidence that it still exists in today's society. Despite this, being an evangelical Christian, I find nothing wrong with electing a Mormon to the White House - they have a core set of values just like Christians do, and at the end of the day, that is all that matters. The notion that Romney would nominate all Mormons to his cabinet or allow Salt Lake City to play an integral part in policy-making is completely preposterous.
Mitt Romney is more than good hair and a wry grin on your television set. He is a natural leader, and I believe that he is most fit to lead America in the right direction as President of the United States.
Earnest is an economics sophomore.
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