The squabbling, head butting, and mud slinging within the Republican Party has to come to an end. Because the longer this thing drags out, the more Barack Obama can prepare his battle plan. The easier he can build up his army. It is time to bring the full network of support around a candidate to challenge him.
Now I know there are many out there who are fervent followers of Rick Santorum. And Ron Paul. And Newt Gingrich. I myself find great qualities in all of them. But right now, it is too late to find "the perfect candidate". It is time to get serious. Even if that means holding your nose. No amount of conservative fervor can trump reality. And reality is this:
Campaign money totals:
Barack Obama-$151,392,217
Mitt Romney-$63,650,764
Ron Paul-$31,083,281
Newt Gingrich-$18,320,430
Rick Santorum-$6,698,440
Total popular vote:
Mitt Romney-3,189,023
Rick Santorum-1,956,090
Newt Gingrich-1,826,700
Ron Paul-898,936
Delegate Totals:
Mitt Romney-404
Rick Santorum-165
Newt Gingrich-106
Ron Paul-66
Endorsements:
Barack Obama- Every race baiter, American hater, and left wing radical in this country. Hollywood. Occupy Wall Street. Hamas.
Mitt Romney- George H.W. Bush, Jon Huntsman, Bob Dole, Dennis Hastert, Eric Cantor, Tim Pawlenty, 16 Senators, 61 Congressmen, and 10 Governors including Jan Brewer, Nikki Haley, and Chris Christie. 15 former Senators, 19 former Congressmen, and 9 former Governors.
Rick Santorum- 4 Congressmen, 1 former Senator, and 2 former Congressmen.
Newt Gingrich- 10 Congressmen, 2 Governors, 3 former Senators, 6 former Congressmen, and 2 former Governors.
Ron Paul- 1 Senator, 2 Congressmen
It is time to start thinking realistically. Because personally, I am more than willing to accept the lesser of two evils. I will gladly hold my nose and support Mitt Romney because I simply refuse to face the alternative of four more years of Barack Hussein Obama. Will I be sacrificing some of my conservative principles? Yes. When haven't we done that? There is never a perfect candidate. Have I compromised my beliefs and convictions? Yes. So is the nature of politics in America. In this case, to me, the end certainly justifies the means. Some fellow conservatives may find this deplorable and traitorous, but this is just how I personally see it.
I am through with this bickering within the Republican party. Right now, a calm, collected, confident, and content Barack Obama is sitting back in this chair smiling and watching the Republicans rip themselves to shreds while his orcs at Isengard collect resources, stockpile weaponry, and breed a vast and destructive army that no one can stand up to.
Mitt Romney has the money. He has the support network. He has the tools. And he has the willpower to destroy Obama in the general election. Sooner or later you must face these facts.
I am a pro-defense, social and fiscal conservative. Do I think Romney is the most conservative candidate? Haha, good one. Do I think Romney represents my values the most? Hmm, not quite. Do I think Romney has the best personality? Yes, actually. Do I think Romney has the best chance of beating Barack Obama? YES. Now, I am looking ahead positively with Mitt Romney. When he finally gets the nomination, and he will get it, he must have the support of everyone on the right, like him or not. And if he indeed does choose Marco Rubio as his running mate, I think that could be a very strong ticket.
Quite frankly, if Mitt Romney suddenly grew two horns on his head, turned red, and brandished a trident I would still vote for him over Obama.
That's just two cents from this compromising, conservative realist.
Now I know there are many out there who are fervent followers of Rick Santorum. And Ron Paul. And Newt Gingrich. I myself find great qualities in all of them. But right now, it is too late to find "the perfect candidate". It is time to get serious. Even if that means holding your nose. No amount of conservative fervor can trump reality. And reality is this:
Campaign money totals:
Barack Obama-$151,392,217
Mitt Romney-$63,650,764
Ron Paul-$31,083,281
Newt Gingrich-$18,320,430
Rick Santorum-$6,698,440
Total popular vote:
Mitt Romney-3,189,023
Rick Santorum-1,956,090
Newt Gingrich-1,826,700
Ron Paul-898,936
Delegate Totals:
Mitt Romney-404
Rick Santorum-165
Newt Gingrich-106
Ron Paul-66
Endorsements:
Barack Obama- Every race baiter, American hater, and left wing radical in this country. Hollywood. Occupy Wall Street. Hamas.
Mitt Romney- George H.W. Bush, Jon Huntsman, Bob Dole, Dennis Hastert, Eric Cantor, Tim Pawlenty, 16 Senators, 61 Congressmen, and 10 Governors including Jan Brewer, Nikki Haley, and Chris Christie. 15 former Senators, 19 former Congressmen, and 9 former Governors.
Rick Santorum- 4 Congressmen, 1 former Senator, and 2 former Congressmen.
Newt Gingrich- 10 Congressmen, 2 Governors, 3 former Senators, 6 former Congressmen, and 2 former Governors.
Ron Paul- 1 Senator, 2 Congressmen
It is time to start thinking realistically. Because personally, I am more than willing to accept the lesser of two evils. I will gladly hold my nose and support Mitt Romney because I simply refuse to face the alternative of four more years of Barack Hussein Obama. Will I be sacrificing some of my conservative principles? Yes. When haven't we done that? There is never a perfect candidate. Have I compromised my beliefs and convictions? Yes. So is the nature of politics in America. In this case, to me, the end certainly justifies the means. Some fellow conservatives may find this deplorable and traitorous, but this is just how I personally see it.
I am through with this bickering within the Republican party. Right now, a calm, collected, confident, and content Barack Obama is sitting back in this chair smiling and watching the Republicans rip themselves to shreds while his orcs at Isengard collect resources, stockpile weaponry, and breed a vast and destructive army that no one can stand up to.Mitt Romney has the money. He has the support network. He has the tools. And he has the willpower to destroy Obama in the general election. Sooner or later you must face these facts.
I am a pro-defense, social and fiscal conservative. Do I think Romney is the most conservative candidate? Haha, good one. Do I think Romney represents my values the most? Hmm, not quite. Do I think Romney has the best personality? Yes, actually. Do I think Romney has the best chance of beating Barack Obama? YES. Now, I am looking ahead positively with Mitt Romney. When he finally gets the nomination, and he will get it, he must have the support of everyone on the right, like him or not. And if he indeed does choose Marco Rubio as his running mate, I think that could be a very strong ticket.
Quite frankly, if Mitt Romney suddenly grew two horns on his head, turned red, and brandished a trident I would still vote for him over Obama.
That's just two cents from this compromising, conservative realist.
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