Posted on 11/02/2012 11:22:56 AM PDT by kevkrom
Flashing back to 2011, I was rather unenthusiastic about the slate of candidate, and to be perfectly honest, I was hoping that Gov. Palin was going to step into the fray, but I certainly had one criterion I was not going to budge on one inch: absolutely NOT Mitt Romney.
Why? Because Romney is the Republican Bill Clinton -- someone who will say or do whatever it takes to get votes. Someone for whom getting the office was important than what he'd do once he got there. Admittedly, Romney was above Clinton's alley-cat morals, but that was the only nice thing I could really say about him. Also, Obamabacare was where Obama was most vulnerable, and Romneycare would neutralize that issue (as indeed, it pretty much has).
And the thought of him being the GOP nominee? Well, I swore that the GOP would not get my vote if that were to come to pass.
Of course, we all saw how the primaries played out -- the establishment GOP rallied behind Romney, and every potential challenger was shot down one by one until no one was left standing (although Ron Paul never quit, but continued raving into the wind). And I reaffirmed my vow not to vote for Romney.
Now, in large part, I have that luxury, as I live in a deep blue state. If Maryland is competitive that my vote matters, Romney is already winning with 400+ EV. So unlike others, I have the ability of voting my conscience without any risk of effecting the outcome.
So why have I changed my mind?
Simply put, Obama. With two diametrically opposed visions for America on display, I cannot bring myself to not vote against Obama. Leaving the line blank or going with a third party fails to send the message that I agree with Romney's stated vision, even if I'm unsure I trust Romney to fulfill it.
In either case, when I walk out of my polling station on Tuesday, I'm going to feel dirty. So, if I'm going to feel that way anyway, why should I do anything other than the less selfish choice. My singular vote, my lone voice, of course does not matter, but there must be many others like me. Join with me and cast an affirmative vote against Obama by voting for Romney. Then go home, take a shower, get drunk, whatever it takes to get over the disgusted feeling, and start thinking of ways to hold our elected officials to their conservative promises.
In short, I don't like Romney.
I don't trust Romney.
But I will vote for Romney. Join me.
I was in the same situation as you not too long ago! Now I am at peace with my decision. I see in him the same passion I have for my country. I see in him the same passion I have for our military! He would not let our military think we do not have their back. He believes in strength in our country rather than a lead from behind analogy or a bow to other nation policy. I like that tremendously!
So, I have points that I can focus on that our usurper does not and never will have. My vote counts against OB and that is the best of it all.
I’m voting for the future President Ryan
Just vote straight Republican ticket, then you don’t have to look at the names. Simple and quick.
i know that my vote is a trivial civic matter.
-”If voting could change anything, it would be illegal.”
I am campaigning today ... door bells .... the candidate for state rep I support, I will NOT vote for her on election day. Puzzled?
Every night, I pray to our Heavenly Father that He will guide the hearts of the voters to banish the ungodly evil one from our White House.
Not puzzled if you are an alien. You are probably hoping to become a citizen and you are exercising your rights to help continue a prosperous America.
Am I right?
Be glad that you have the wisdom and humility to make the best choice of the available options.
Too many political purists forget that we live in a fallen, sinful world where all candidates are flawed, to varying degrees.
You’re doing the right thing and should have a clear conscience about this. As you know, the conservative purists who refuse to vote for Romney/Ryan are just enabling Obama.
Keep in mind, too, that if Romney/Ryan are elected, and for some reason Romney can’t serve his full term, we get President Ryan.
There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. They (and we) are all flawed.
Vote for Romney/Ryan and don’t even for one second waste time feeling bad about it.
I don’t think people realize how far to the left this country is lurching.
I never thought Obama would have that much power in this country. He has take conservatives and made them pro-socialism. No matter what happens Tuesday, Obama won.
0bama is the devil incarnate. A vote for him is a for for pure EVIL!
Read the Gods of the Copybook headings:
When the Cambrian measures were forming, They promised perpetual peace.
They swore, if we gave them our weapons, that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed They sold us and delivered us bound to our foe,
And the Gods of the Copybook Headings said: “Stick to the Devil you know.”
And we KNOW a WHOLE LOT MORE about Romney than Obama!
I will never regret voting for Romney if it gets Obama out of the White House. I expect in a year you will still whining about not having the “perfect” President. I only hope you’re complaining about President Romney, not Obama.
After The Won’s crack to Dmitri Medvedev about “having more flexibility after the election”, I had my answer.
That won me over to the Romney Camp, Benghazi made me feel a whole lot better about voting for Romney.
If Romney wins by such a landslide (and he will win), that empowers him to start his war on conservatives on day one. If he gets that landslide, our taxes will be so high this time next year, it won't even be funny.
Really? You really think so?
That will happen only if (1) he fails to realize the landslide was much more anti-Obama than it was pro-Romney, (2) his desire all along was to run to the right and govern from the left and, (3) he has no interest in a second term.
Personally, I think he's smarter than that. He knows he's not in Massachusetts anymore as demonstrated on the campaign trail.
I was for anyone but Romney in the Primary. I was wrong. As a former office holder, I believe I know when a man is possessed of the things we need in public office, and Mitt is such a man.
What candidate in American History has put so much of his personal energy and money into charitable causes? None.
What office holder has had such a wealth of experience in Financial distress situations, and successfully overcome them? None.
I was an opponent, then a skeptic, now a believer.
I will sadly look at a country and fellow citizens that have lost their moral sense and choose party over principle. No politician will have any effect on the down ward spiral from here on out the liberals have won no matter who is elected.
It took me about five seconds to come to that conclusion. Welcome to Realville.
I am truly sorry you feel that way.
Remember, in 2008, he pretended to run to the right. This time, he didn't bother. And he won. So, what's his lesson? Don't bother with the right.
Romney hasn’t even won yet, and you’re already accusing him of raising taxes. You just don’t live in reality. Getting rid of Obama is every real American’s greatest concern. You can bitch and whine later.
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