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Issue date: 1/31/08 Section: Commentary
Ed's. Note: Today, The Daily Campus endorses a Republican for their party's nomination, following yesterday's Democratic endorsement of Barack Obama.
As we said yesterday it has been a long time since anyone can remember such a divided primary within both parties. The delegate count is close and the competition is fierce.
In the Republican field it may not be prudent to say there is a clear choice that Republicans should be making, however there is one candidate who stands out with a combination of private experience and public service. The choice for Republicans in the 22 states voting this Tuesday should be Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts.
Romney's experience in the private sector is as a venture capitalist and CEO of Bain Capital. In 1999 Romney was called on to serve as president and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. Romney increased security and fundraising for the 2002 Winter Olympics, which ended clearing a $100 million profit. Romney donated the salary he made during his tenure as president and CEO to charity.
In 2002 after running on his record from the Olympics and in the private sector Romney was elected Governor of Massachusetts. When first entering office Romney was faced with a projected $3 billion deficit and by the end of his term Romney balanced the Massachusetts budget. In his last year as Governor Romney issued vetoes on 250 items in the state budget.
Romney is a dynamic candidate who has been cast by some in the media as a "flip-flopper" on several issues that are important to Republicans, mainly the fight over abortion. Republicans should put their fears to rest, Romney recognized that Massachusetts is by far a pro-choice state and as such, Romney promised to not actively seek to change the laws concerning abortion rights. While Romney held his promise, he managed to run a remarkably pro-life government. He did not allow any expansion of abortion rights during his term. Now Romney is running on a similar pro-life platform, and unlike his leading competitor Sen. John McCain, Romney has spoken out against the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade.
During his single term as Governor, Romney was able to balance a budget of a state that was horribly in debt. His experience within the private sector and his public service as an executive make Romney the most qualified Republican in the race. Additionally, in a time when all candidates for President are calling for a change to the way Washington is run, there is no one better in the Republican field to be able to bring the needed change to Washington.
In Romney there is the hope and potential for a renewed economy and a new spirit in Washington.
As we said yesterday it has been a long time since anyone can remember such a divided primary within both parties. The delegate count is close and the competition is fierce.
In the Republican field it may not be prudent to say there is a clear choice that Republicans should be making, however there is one candidate who stands out with a combination of private experience and public service. The choice for Republicans in the 22 states voting this Tuesday should be Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts.
Romney's experience in the private sector is as a venture capitalist and CEO of Bain Capital. In 1999 Romney was called on to serve as president and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. Romney increased security and fundraising for the 2002 Winter Olympics, which ended clearing a $100 million profit. Romney donated the salary he made during his tenure as president and CEO to charity.
In 2002 after running on his record from the Olympics and in the private sector Romney was elected Governor of Massachusetts. When first entering office Romney was faced with a projected $3 billion deficit and by the end of his term Romney balanced the Massachusetts budget. In his last year as Governor Romney issued vetoes on 250 items in the state budget.
Romney is a dynamic candidate who has been cast by some in the media as a "flip-flopper" on several issues that are important to Republicans, mainly the fight over abortion. Republicans should put their fears to rest, Romney recognized that Massachusetts is by far a pro-choice state and as such, Romney promised to not actively seek to change the laws concerning abortion rights. While Romney held his promise, he managed to run a remarkably pro-life government. He did not allow any expansion of abortion rights during his term. Now Romney is running on a similar pro-life platform, and unlike his leading competitor Sen. John McCain, Romney has spoken out against the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade.
During his single term as Governor, Romney was able to balance a budget of a state that was horribly in debt. His experience within the private sector and his public service as an executive make Romney the most qualified Republican in the race. Additionally, in a time when all candidates for President are calling for a change to the way Washington is run, there is no one better in the Republican field to be able to bring the needed change to Washington.
In Romney there is the hope and potential for a renewed economy and a new spirit in Washington.
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B. Hoffman
posted 1/31/08 @ 11:15 AM EST
You have a right to endorse whomever you choose but let's keep 'religious type' of beliefs out of this.
To endorse Romney because of his executive qualities is one thing. (Continued…)
Mike Supporter
posted 1/31/08 @ 12:06 PM EST
Romney's problem is that he panders for votes. He will change his attitude on issues depending on who is in the room to listen. Romney is afraid to say something wrong or unpopular. (Continued…)
Henry
posted 2/01/08 @ 3:13 AM EST
This article was obviously the collaborative effort of children. This op-ed piece reaks of eight grade political insight. Do yourselves a favor, Daily Campus "journalists," and stick to the housing lottery. (Continued…)
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