By R. James Towe
Firstly as a patriot, followed by my Republican loyalties, I feel some hesitation in not supporting a war hero of Senator John McCain’s stature. As I try to live in good conscience and with his repeated violations of American conservatism’s basic principles, I have to support Mitt Romney. I urge the three people that read this blog to do the same.
From the War on Terror, to taxes, to immigration, Mitt Romney tells us what we want to hear. And, judging from his tenure as Massachusetts governor, there is little reason not to believe his sincerity. Yes, he has adjusted his views in recent years to fit those of the conservative base of the Party. Unfortunately, that’s the face of politics: give and take.
Who believes as president, Romney would do an about face and violate the trust of those he courted during the primaries? Highly unlikely.
Because of that calculation, his conservatism shouldn’t be questioned. It shouldn’t be questioned in favor of a man who cares little about, and most likely dislikes the very conservatives the Reagan revolution brought to the forefront of Republican and American politics.
McCain is the darling of the media, as seen with the glowing endorsements from two of America’s biggest liberal mouthpieces: The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. As any good Republican should know, when the media approve of a candidate, a good conservative should go elsewhere.
The senator is a man known for compromise. He works across the aisle with Democrats. In fact, John McCain likes the Dems so much, he’s considered joining their gang. There was a serious discussion in 2004 as he contemplated a VP run with John Kerry. In keeping with his ‘maverick’ reputation, McCain has thought long and hard about becoming an Independent.
Compromise is for those of weak hearts and minds. It inevitably destroys a movement. Ronald Reagan’s vision of America is in jeopardy this evening.
Remember what Reagan stood for, and what a Romney defeat on Tuesday will mean for the future of the Nation and our Party: a sad return to the Party of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
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