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Coming off huge victories in Florida and Nevada, Mitt Romney has taken the undeniable front-runner spot in the GOP primary.  But, the real news is after months of looking for a “non-Romney”, it seems the tea party has begun to embrace the former Massachusetts Governor.

After losing to Newt Gingrich in South Carolina, a stellar debate performance propelled Romney to double digit victory in Florida.  This was a turning point in the race that began to see the Governor fading out after a disappointing showing the week prior.

The sentiment in Florida amongst voters the favor the tea party was positive for Romney.

Out of the 66 percent of Florida voters who said they supported the small-government Tea Party movement, 41 percent cast their ballots for Romney and 38 percent for Gingrich, according to the data compiled for U.S. news organizations.

That momentum carried into Nevada this past weekend.  Romney’s strong organization on the ground resulted in another huge victoryin The Silver State.

Conservatives accounted for around 4 in 5 voters Saturday as Nevada Republicans chose their presidential candidates, a poll of people entering the caucuses showed, tying Iowa as the most conservative group of GOP voters so far this year.

Around 3 in 4 Nevada voters said they were tea party supporters, according to preliminary results of the survey. That was the highest proportion of the five states that have now held their GOP presidential contests.

The overwhelming conservative turnout delivered Mitt a 50.1% majority and a head of steam entering the February caucuses.

But, despite the recent success, Mitt is not out of the water.  There is still a chance that Rick Santorum can once again rise in the polls if Gingrich continues to falter.  The best opportunity for Santorum is today in the non-binding Missouri primary.  There he will be head to head with Romney as Gingrich failed to make the ballot.

This primary is not over by a long shot but we are starting to see more clarity after every primary and caucus.  If Romney can continue to deliver and convince tea party voters he will govern with their interests in mind, the long battle to take back the White House may begin sooner rather than later.

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.

Coming off huge victories in Florida and Nevada, Mitt Romney has taken the undeniable front-runner spot in the GOP primary.  But, the real news is after months of looking for a “non-Romney”, it seems the tea party has begun to embrace the former Massachusetts Governor.

After losing to Newt Gingrich in South Carolina, a stellar debate performance propelled Romney to double digit victory in Florida.  This was a turning point in the race that began to see the Governor fading out after a disappointing showing the week prior.

The sentiment in Florida amongst voters the favor the tea party was positive for Romney.

Out of the 66 percent of Florida voters who said they supported the small-government Tea Party movement, 41 percent cast their ballots for Romney and 38 percent for Gingrich, according to the data compiled for U.S. news organizations.

That momentum carried into Nevada this past weekend.  Romney’s strong organization on the ground resulted in another huge victoryin The Silver State.

Conservatives accounted for around 4 in 5 voters Saturday as Nevada Republicans chose their presidential candidates, a poll of people entering the caucuses showed, tying Iowa as the most conservative group of GOP voters so far this year.

Around 3 in 4 Nevada voters said they were tea party supporters, according to preliminary results of the survey. That was the highest proportion of the five states that have now held their GOP presidential contests.

The overwhelming conservative turnout delivered Mitt a 50.1% majority and a head of steam entering the February caucuses.

But, despite the recent success, Mitt is not out of the water.  There is still a chance that Rick Santorum can once again rise in the polls if Gingrich continues to falter.  The best opportunity for Santorum is today in the non-binding Missouri primary.  There he will be head to head with Romney as Gingrich failed to make the ballot.

This primary is not over by a long shot but we are starting to see more clarity after every primary and caucus.  If Romney can continue to deliver and convince tea party voters he will govern with their interests in mind, the long battle to take back the White House may begin sooner rather than later.

Coming off huge victories in Florida and Nevada, Mitt Romney has taken the undeniable front-runner spot in the GOP primary.  But, the real news is after months of looking for a “non-Romney”, it seems the tea party has begun to embrace the former Massachusetts Governor.

After losing to Newt Gingrich in South Carolina, a stellar debate performance propelled Romney to double digit victory in Florida.  This was a turning point in the race that began to see the Governor fading out after a disappointing showing the week prior.

The sentiment in Florida amongst voters the favor the tea party was positive for Romney.

Out of the 66 percent of Florida voters who said they supported the small-government Tea Party movement, 41 percent cast their ballots for Romney and 38 percent for Gingrich, according to the data compiled for U.S. news organizations.

That momentum carried into Nevada this past weekend.  Romney’s strong organization on the ground resulted in another huge victoryin The Silver State.

Conservatives accounted for around 4 in 5 voters Saturday as Nevada Republicans chose their presidential candidates, a poll of people entering the caucuses showed, tying Iowa as the most conservative group of GOP voters so far this year.

Around 3 in 4 Nevada voters said they were tea party supporters, according to preliminary results of the survey. That was the highest proportion of the five states that have now held their GOP presidential contests.

The overwhelming conservative turnout delivered Mitt a 50.1% majority and a head of steam entering the February caucuses.

But, despite the recent success, Mitt is not out of the water.  There is still a chance that Rick Santorum can once again rise in the polls if Gingrich continues to falter.  The best opportunity for Santorum is today in the non-binding Missouri primary.  There he will be head to head with Romney as Gingrich failed to make the ballot.

This primary is not over by a long shot but we are starting to see more clarity after every primary and caucus.  If Romney can continue to deliver and convince tea party voters he will govern with their interests in mind, the long battle to take back the White House may begin sooner rather than later.