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By the time 2012 is over, America will have reached many historic milestones. Our national debt will have reached over $16 trillion dollars, the Supreme Court will have ruled on Obamacare, Israel may have attacked Iran and my prediction:  Congress will be at an even lower approval rating.

On November 6, 2012, we must elect a President who can successfully tackle these challenges from day one.  That man is Mitt Romney.

There is no such thing as a perfect candidate.  No second coming of Ronald Reagan (or Margaret Thatcher).  There is the best person for the job at this moment in time and we must support him.

Governor Romney’s flaws are well documented:  consistency, ability to connect with voters, robotic like mannerisms, etc etc… but there is also much to be desired from a Romney candidacy and Presidency (in no particular order):

• Nationwide infrastructure - The Romney campaign has basically been building on its 2008 campaign structure for 5 years.  A Romney candidacy will not lack the organizational problems other possible candidates would face.  He has been preparing for this battle.
• Experience - Not only as Governor but as a successful businessman in the real economy.  He also has the experience running a national campaign - something a Congressman cannot boast.
• Money - Besides Rick Perry, no other candidate can come close to Romney’s fundraising ability.  When you’re up against a machine preparing to raise $700 million, money is extremely important to compete in swing states.
• Little chance of going rogue - A Romney Presidency would compliment a Senate and House Republican majority.  Our number one priorities will be approved by a President Romney and he can be held in check by Congressional leaders. 
• He’s right on the most important issues - Obamacare, immigration, America First foreign policy.  Despite some changes of heart, he is right on the issues of the day.

Equally as important as his candidacy and Presidency is Romney’s ability to secure a Senate majority for the GOP.  Democrats will be defending 23 seats this year; at least 10 or 11 shaping up to serious battleground states. Romney will be able to aid the Republican candidate in states like Michigan where he enjoys high name recognition thanks to his father.  His perceived moderate views can help the GOP in states like Pennsylvania and New Mexico.

We have only one chance to right the wrongs of the Obama-era.  This election will be the most important of our lifetime.  While all of our candidates would most certainly undertake an agenda as President we can be proud of, we can not afford to conduct any on-the-fly experiments this year on the campaign trail.  Governor Romney has proven himself in business, in government and as a candidate fore President.  Republicans from right to center would help our party greatly by uniting behind Mitt and preparing for a long and dirty fight ahead.