I spent the better part of the Primary season relishing the thought of my guy Newt going toe to toe with Obama.
When it turned out that Romney would be the Nominee, I had the “one Liberal versus another Liberal” Debate fear that many of us had.
I was pleasantly surprised by Romney's performance, expecting something entirely different since I've seen Romney speak on a few occasions when I attended CPAC. Engaging and humorous are not the words that come to mind while Romney is speaking. Maybe some Ryan has rubbed off on him.
I owe you an apology. I didn't mean to sound so sarcastic in my post. I just tire of people thinking there is some sort of outcome possible that doesn't include either Obama or Romney becoming President. I took one comment from your original Post that someone else had replied to and ran with it without giving it some additional thought.
Again, my apologies.
I appreciate that. No worries. You barely scratched my hide.
It's true that I've been a pretty tireless Romney detractor around here, but I'm man enough to shift my views as circumstances warrant. After the Florida primary, it was a near certainty that Romney would become the nominee. I accepted that Newt didn't outrun him, and that Mitt would become the next president.
My dislike of Mitt was never based on sour grapes because my preferred candidate didn't make the cut, but because of Mitt's liberal record. I'm one of those neanderthals who actually believes in the principles I align myself with, and Mitt's record stands squarely against them. I won't choose a politician over my principles and my personal integrity, no matter what.
That doesn't mean that I can't be won over, but it has to be done with deeds, not words. Politicians and crooks will say anything to get your vote or your money. But prove to me that I can trust you, and you've got a friend/supporter for life. Mitt's got to DO a lot as president to wipe out all he did as Governor of Massachusetts.
I'm willing to give him a chance to do that.