Tammy Bruce: I'm for Romney

I'm for Romney

Mitt Romney is a forward thinking individual who, through business, understands the importance of people, our impact and influence. His success is based not in contempt for people, but in working with them. Many, including myself, have worried that one of Romney's weaknesses is that he doesn't have a "romantic" backstory like McCain, but I was wrong. Romney does have perhaps the most romantic backstory--his is the only history made of helping other people gain success. Clinton and McCain have spent their lives celebrating themselves and using others to gain personal power.

This is not over, and do not let the establishment media tell you otherwise. I'm for Romney not only because McCain is a disaster, but because Romney also happens to be the better candidate. Do I disagree with him on some important social issues? Yes. But I stopped expecting the president to be the answer to my dreams. And the one time when I actually thought we had found the perfect candidate and president, Clinton, he and his wife ended up betraying both the gay and feminist communities--not because they were philosophically opposed to something, but because it was politically expedient. In other words, they lied to get what they wanted, a strategy both McCain and Clinton employ to this day.

Oh yes, I know McCain was a POW. And we've thanked him with 25 years as a United States Senator. But as Thomas Sowell noted in the column I linked to earlier today, the presidency is not given as a thank you for previous deeds, it is granted based on who you are now and, I will add, the collection of who you have been and what you have become.

Romney, as a one-term governor of Massachusetts, has yet yet been changed by politics. I'm sure the putrid air of Washington will eventually change him, but I think we've got a good number of years with him before he slips into that quicksand. McCain and Clinton, on the other hand, are already embalmed with the rancid sludge produced by decades of wading through political muck. I'm sure McCain and Hillary Rodham were very nice, reliable, and decent people. Once. They are no longer. Mitt Romney still is, and we would be served well with a man of his integrity and character representing our extraordinary nation.

All of our lives are wonderful because of the genius of George Washington, the Founding Fathers, and all who came before us who fought, struggled and died to ensure the safety and future of the United States. If for no one else, the men and women who have died defending this nation and her values--they all deserve more than Hillary Clinton and Juan McAmnesty.

Let's send someone we can all be proud of--let's send Mitt Romney into they fray and we'll be able to fight for a man, regardless of what letter is after your name, who will keep our nation strong, and citizens free by keeping government out of our pockets, and defending her to the ends of the earth.

Vote Romney.

We do have a choice, between Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton in Drag, and Mitt Romney. I'd say that choice is clear. In order to avoid an impossible Catch-22 in November, all Conservatives and Classical Liberals must coalesce around Romney. Not just as an anti-McAmnesty vote, but because Romney is the better man, more authentically conservative, and a decent person.

I learned a great political lesson in my support of the Clintons in 1992 and 1996--that my freedom and quality of life is up to me. No man or woman is the be all and end all, nor should I look to a politician to be responsible to make my life better. I can do that, but only when I have the financial freedom to make the decisions that best suit me. Today's Leftist, as embodied by an opportunist politician like Hillary Clinton, not only will lie to you to get your vote, they then enact policies which take more of our money ultimately sucking away our personal liberty.

The best person for the White House is not a man who voted against the Bush tax cuts. Is not the man who compares himself to Reagan in his new Super Tuesday commercials, in which he vows to "keep taxes low" which, in political speak is a pledge not to raise them too much. If McCain isn't going to raise taxes, why doesn't he just say so? He won't because he will.

McCain wants Gitmo closed, is against drilling in Anwr, voted against the tax cuts, and has made it more difficult, if not impossible, for us to effectively interrogate Islamist death cult members but outlawing "torture" which in his world includes making the enemy uncomfortable through waterboarding.

In other posts I've made it clear McCain is a lying hypocrite. Not exactly two words that evoke character and decency. After all we've been through, don't we deserve better than the New York Times' choices for the presidency? I think so.

The amnesty fight during the past summer told us something--that even with the entire system against us, the citizen can make a difference and stop the train wreck that is Washington. Romney is right--Washington is broken. Putting John McCain in the White House is akin to rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. It may look like we've done something, but nothing at the core will change, and the desperate problem of a Washington that has contempt for the people will not only continue, but will be reinforced by the reckless, and thoughtless, act of allowing McCain to become the Republican nominee.

Posted by Tammy · February 1, 2008 02:50 PM · Permalink
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Yes Tammy. I mailed in my absentee ballot Tuesday morning (Before the debate) because I knew Mitt was my Man!!

I changed my party from DEM to REP in order to vote in the primaries. No regrets.

Being self-employed, I understand Mitt's language on the economy better & better and I am certain he will surround himself with a strong cabinet of advisors for advice on Military foreign affairs. If McShamnesty & Rudy really care about our country, they'll be there for him as well.

Posted by: DEM because I say so.. at February 1, 2008 04:04 PM

Tammy, great post. I am kind of new here but have been lurking for months and months...

We were originally supporting Rudy Giuliani and now we'll support Romney, of course, with the proviso if McCain is the nominee, he'll have our vote. Reason being is the alternative, not so good even though the other alternative may not be either.

I've just heard time and time again that some people don't like Romney or don't like the fact he's a Mormon (who cares I say) and even some conservative type pundits say if he was the nominee obama or hillary would be a shoe-in.... I just cannot see that myself but was wondering what others who support Romney are thinking about this matter.

My husband is retired military and some people are surprised we don't automatically support McCain. Now if he is the nominee, yes, we'll vote for him howbeit reluctantly...

Posted by: Midwest Kay at February 1, 2008 04:07 PM

Well said. Conclusions I made myself.

Posted by: Jennifer at February 1, 2008 04:25 PM

Awesome, Tammy.

Hey...now that you're on board with Romney, you should think about joining our society

Posted by: The Ugly American at February 1, 2008 04:30 PM

Putting John McCain in the White House is akin to rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

And the band plays on!

Now is the time for all to come to the aid of their party, while we still have one!

http://www.mittromney.com - Make a Contribution!

Posted by: majorfactor at February 1, 2008 05:00 PM

So, is there a nickname for Rudy voters who support Romney now that Rudy's out? What are we, "RudyRomniacs?"

I have yet to see one Republican candidate endorse Mitt after withdrawal. Duncan Hunter supports Huckabee (I don't get that); Fred Thompson has yet to endorse anyone (even though his views seemed prettly close to Romney's); and Rudy plugs for McCain (I don't get that either). Tammy hit the nail on the head when she said the Rudy fans are going for Romney as a second choice. If we wanted McCain, we would have picked McCain in the first place.

Also, does anyone know what happens with the delegates after candidates drop out? Rudy had one. That could have been from my home state because Rudy had 3% of the vote and MI has only 20 delegates ('cuz MI and FL were naughty and had to be punished). I did the math.

Posted by: dark_horse_MI at February 1, 2008 05:02 PM

A very eloquent and thoughtful post, Tammy. This is the time for authentic conservatives to really make ourselves heard and seen. As you've noted, we did it with the amnesty fight and we can do it again.

McCain does NOT speak for us.

Posted by: Kelly at February 1, 2008 05:23 PM

Whoops, that was a typo! MI has 30 delegates, not 20. I suppose they could round that up to 1 after Thompson withdrew. But I don't know which state that one delegate for Rudy came from. It's kind of moot,now. I see as of today he has 0.

I'm not sure why Edwards still has 11 delegates since he's also out.

Why on earth is Ron Paul still in the race? He has yet to get even one delegate. Give it up, Ron.

Posted by: dark_horse_MI at February 1, 2008 05:55 PM

Big thumbs WAY WAY up Tammy. I pray that this kind of momentum will work in educating the masses exactly who our candidate this fall should be and that will be reflected next week. I love this post! This is why you are one of my divas!!

Posted by: Colocelt at February 1, 2008 07:24 PM

DARK-HORSE-MI says:

"I have yet to see one Republican candidate endorse Mitt after withdrawal. Duncan Hunter supports Huckabee (I don't get that); Fred Thompson has yet to endorse anyone (even though his views seemed prettly close to Romney's); and Rudy plugs for McCain (I don't get that either)."

For us previous "TANCREDO" supporters...lest we forget:

http://marklevinfan.com/?p=2526

Posted by: DEM because I say so.. at February 1, 2008 07:56 PM

Being from Utah, I'm glad I don't have to worry about how people are going to vote here.

I still want to slap him upside the head for not deluging the media for the pro amnesty pig McCain really is, which could of changed the FL outcome.

Posted by: dmg333 at February 1, 2008 09:05 PM

I think the man is brilliant, honest, strong, and has more character than I have seen in a politician since Reagan. One of my favorite Romney quotes, was when a reporter said to him "I represent the people..." to which he instantly (and respectfully) replied "no, I represent the people, [i]you[/i] represent the media, and are supposed to be unbiased."

Posted by: LtDan at February 1, 2008 09:52 PM

Very cool, Romney is the best thing going;-)

Posted by: Hangfire at February 1, 2008 10:48 PM

I guess I'll stick with Ron Paul.

Posted by: Tim Peck at February 2, 2008 03:05 AM

I am also for Romney at this point. I will not vote for McCain. I would rather vote for the real democrat over the 'pretend' conservative. But actually I just won't vote for anyone if McCain wins the primary. I will vote for state reps and such but I will leave the president check boxes blank. I cannot vote for McCain who is as conservative as Hillary and as far right as Obama. I will not vote for him. I voted for Perot twice. I understand that is why the democrats won those elections. If the republicans do not want to lose this one too then they better choose Romney in the Primaries. I would have preferred Fred or Hunter, but I will vote for Romney. I will NOT 'hold my nose' and vote for any idiot the New York Times endorses as the republican candidate. If there is any 'nose holding' to be done it will have to be McCain supporters voting for Romney, or nothing.

Posted by: WildPointer at February 2, 2008 06:29 AM

I suppose you could call me a FredHead for Mitt, since I really wanted Fred to be the nominee. Due to his withdrawal the logical choice is Mitt.

Not only is he pro-business and a proven chief of state, he is for border control, strong defense and realizes our own recourses are the best way to start down the road of energy independence.

McCain wants to tighten controls and raise taxes on business', open borders and lock up ANWR. Sorry Senator, Mitt will get my vote in the Alaska Caucus on Tuesday.

Posted by: Home in AK at February 2, 2008 11:57 AM

Thank you Tammy for your thoughtful words.

Regarding your other issues I say, live and let live and, keep the government out of the bedroom and out doctors' offices where both social liberals and social conservatives want government to encroach. My body is my property not the government's. However these are not the major issues of the presidency today. Neither is race or gender.

On handling America's vitality and strategic place in the world Mitt Romney emerges as the clear leader. The rest can return to the senate where they may or may not even belong.

!!! MITT ROMNEY for president !!!

Posted by: jerocat at February 3, 2008 11:53 AM

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