comMITTed to Romney!

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What follows is the product of my thoughts and may be hazardous to your mental wellbeing.

So… It has been quite a year. Whether it’s the sub-prime slump or Larry Craig, Mahmoud Ahmadenijad or Miss Teen South Carolina, (both of which are serious threats) or what was the other thing? Oh that’s right, an incredibly insane election season–It has been wonderful.

So John McCain IS the Republican Nominee for President; Barack Obama is inspiring millions and raising them too. Sometimes when he starts talking I forget that I disagree with him on almost every fundamental issue of the day; but he sure can talk. There is so much excitement in the Democratic base. The two leading candidates, Obama and what’s-her-doodle agree on just about everything but each have managed to attract their own fervent support and enthusiasm. Now I am not by any means advocating that either one of them becomes the next President; in fact the thought frightens me. I just have come to believe that a Democrat is going to be elected.

Anyway, back to right field. Our party has shown and continues to show that we lack unity and purpose. We have an absolute nominee; yet thousands are still delaying the inevitable by voting for Mike Huckabee. Each day that Mike Huckabee remains in the race, the more fractured and fragile our party becomes. I personally find it silly. The candidate the I support suspended his campaign for the good of his party and his country. He was honorable enough to stand up for his convictions and support the eventual Republican nominee. If that is good enough for Mitt Romney, it is good enough for me. John McCain may lose; he may win; but he will be on the front line of our fight. You don’t have to stand next to him, but at least be willing to stand behind him.

I believe our future is bright. I also believe Mitt Romney’s future is bright. Mitt Romney is this country’s newest eclipse. By extracting from the Greek verb used in part to form the word eclipse, you get the phrase “I am absent”. Now I am very well aware of the fact that Mitt is still around; however, like an eclipse, he has cast a noticeable shadow and past on, leaving onlookers wanting more. Governor Romney suspended his bid at CPAC just as many conservatives were endorsing him. He is now like a great new product that everyone wants but can’t find–an eclipse. He didn’t get his party’s nomination; but he may have gained something more important–his party’s attention.

In 2012 there will be a new cast of competitors, including Mike Huckabee, who may be remembered by many as the guy who helped hand the Presidency to the dems. Mitt will be there and so will we, all of us stronger for the wear. So come what may, I will support my party and Mitt Romney by supporting John McCain. The next few years will bring new challenges, new excitement, new tears, and new joy. The next few years will also bring new opportunities, new dreams–and another eclipse. In a few short years Mitt Romney will return not just as a passing shadow, but as the voice of the conservative movement and the Republican Party.

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Many who read or write on this blog may feel disheartened by Romney’s “defeat” (actually a strong 2nd) in today’s Florida Primary. Certainly after much hard work by all of us it is only natural to sense some discouragement…somewhat like the wind being knocked out of your sails for a moment. We had expected a victory and we wouldn’t settle for less. As an avid lover of the sea I have noticed that the wind always returns and the sails fill again sending the ship to its intended destination.

Florida was one state out of fifty. Super Tuesday is coming. We cannot let the outcome of Florida betray our enthusiasm. Romney will win the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

Ann Romney brings immediate optimism with her statement, “This is just a send-off point; this is not an end.” I love the excitement she brings to the moment. What a great political partner to have in such a tight and contentious race!

One of the greatest Presidents in our history was an eternal optimist. After many political defeats (and one in particular), Lincoln told his friend Dr. Ray who continued to brood over Lincoln’s defeat, “You will soon feel better. Another blow up is coming; and we shall have fun again.” (Quoted from Team of Rivals)

Lincoln was not discouraged by his defeats…only his friends were. Like them, as we refocus our efforts towards Romney’s eventual nomination, we need to pull the bootstraps tight and start working the trenches just a bit harder. We are fighting for certain principles and for a better America. Each state individually is one stepping stone along the path to ultimate victory. The next contest is coming and it will be fun.

Just like Lincoln, Romney is winning the respect of others, earning their trust and even devotion as he moves along the campaign trail introducing himself to those who barely know him.

Read the following quotes about Lincoln’s strategy for the nomination. I think you will find them similar to Romney’s. These quotes are taken from A Team of Rivals.

As a dark horse, he knew it was important not to reveal his intentions too early, so as to minimize the possibility of opponents mobilizing against him.

It was important that any efforts on his behalf be squelched until the timing was right, and Lincoln, as would be evidenced throughout his presidency was a master of timing.

Not hindered by the hubris, delusions, and inconsistencies that plagued his three chief rivals, Lincoln gained steady ground through a combination of hard work, skill and luck. While his rivals felt compelled to reposition themselves toward the center of the party, Lincoln never changed his basic stance.

Though a successful bid for the nomination remained unlikely, a viable candidacy was no longer an impossible dream. Slowly and methodically, Lincoln set out to improve his long odds.

Most of his audiences had never laid eyes on him.

Once he began speaking he invariably forged an indelible impression, and left an impact on his listeners.

Though sensed by many to be an underdog candidate, Lincoln rose to the top and captured the nomination.

Romney is a master strategist. His focus for the nation is the right one. As we work “slowly and methodically” from state to state bringing the message of change, of fixing a broken Washington, and a re-commitment to time held American family values, I believe that America will listen, and the ‘long odds’ of success will be realized as we witness Romney place his hand on the Bible and swear and oath of duty as our next President.

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Well, it wasn’t the best night for us; however, this is not the end; it is not the beginning of the end; it is simply the end of the beginning. We can all consider what went wrong or what it might mean for us–but self pity will yield no results. We need to continue to believe in the future of this country and the future of this campaign. This is the time to lift each other up and carry on with hope and determination.

So let’s get to it. We have a lot of work to do before New Hampshire. Governor Romney will have a chance before the first in the nation primary to show the American public why he deserves their vote. We need to do all we can to help him out. Let’s raise the standard of the discourse and continue to be positive and motivated to succeed.

Tonight the Democrats rejected identity politics and made Senator Obama the first African American winner of a Presidential Caucus. Despite any political differences we may have, this is a truly remarkable event that we should embrace. The Democrats took a step forward by embracing a person with a message of hope for the future; and in doing so, they made political history.

We need to continue to embrace our candidates message and work to make history ourselves. Now is not the time to lose faith. Each of us needs to press forward until a Romney Presidency is not just the substance of things hoped for–but reality.

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