1. Economics and Tax Policy
2. Immigration
3. National Security
4. Judicial and Constitutional Positions
5. Family Values
6. Relevant Experience
7. Character and Honesty

Economy

+++ Governor Romney – A successful business owner, saved the Winter Olympics from financial disaster, got the state of Massachusetts out of debt and left it with a budget surplus. The economy is the most vital aspect of national security.  Without the ability to pay for fielding a force and equipping it adequately, we will not be able to provide for national defense.  Governor Romney is best suited to help get government out of the way, so that businesses can succeed and government can obtain the funds for national defense through a booming economy.  Executive experience is far superior in understanding how to get things done.

- Senator McCain - John McCain opposed President Bush’s tax cuts that resulted in more revenue, now he has flipped positions after it was shown to work.

Immigration and Border Security

+++ Governor Romney – Secure the borders, no amnesty, no benefits for those here illegally.  Illegal immigrants have to leave and get in the back of the line that starts in their country of origin.

-- Senator McCain – Originally for open borders, now say he will secure the borders.  If he truly isn’t for securing the border, will it get done?  Co-authored McCain-Kennedy  - amnesty for illegal aliens at the expense of Americans, especially the poor which is a large percentage of the black community.

War on Terror

+Governor Romney – As stated in the economy section, the economy is the basis in any successful war on islamo-fascists.  Romney has the temperament and executive experience to utilize all inputs and come to an optimal solution in the complicated situation that we are in.  Contrary to false statements, Romney supported the troop surge.

+Senator McCain – Served our country in Vietnam, was a POW and war hero.  McCain retired from the service as a Captain. McCain supported the troop surge in Iraq. He says that he would be best for National Security, but the 1986 amnesty plan included the 1993 World Trade Tower Bombing mastermind which his amnesty plan would have again allowed.  Al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood have set up shop in Mexico and South America and are using these bases and our open borders to infiltrate America.  With McCain’s support of open borders, how is that good for national security?

Judicial Appointments

+++ Governor Romney - "Today, too many of our country's most important issues are being decided by unelected judges. We need men and women who will adhere to the Constitution and the rule of law. Our nation simply cannot afford judges who legislate from the bench, and who are willing to depart from the Constitution to advance a narrow agenda. When we have judges of the intellectual capabilities of Roberts, Alito, Scalia and Thomas who have a demonstrated commitment to following the law and the Constitution, we can preserve our democracy where the American people are guiding our nation …"

-- Senator McCain - Joined with liberals, both Democrat and Republican in the gang of 14 to block President Bush’s Judicial Appointments unless the liberals approved.  This tells you what kind of judges he will appoint.

Family Values

+++ Governor Romney - Governor Romney also has the family values that we should be looking for in a President.  He has been faithfully married to his wife Ann.  They have five sons and 10 grandchildren.  We should not be voting based on someone’s religion, but on their respect that we have freedom “of” religion, not freedom “from” religion and “the freedom of practice thereof.”

-- Senator McCain – After returning from Vietnam, McCain left his wife and their three children.  Where are McCain’s family values?  Do his grown children support him?     McCain says his is pro-life, but in 1999, he stated that overturning Roe v. Wade would be dangerous for women and he would not support it, even in "the long term."

Experience

+++ Governor Romney – As a governor has successfully run a state, a full microcosm of the national structure. Has successfully run businesses and understands how the economy works.  Has experience in a successful marriage that sets an example our country desperately needs.

+ Senator McCain – Award hero, served our country proudly. A Senator for 21 years.  His legislation of note:

McCain-Feingold -a brazen assault on political speech and grassroots organizations.  Feingold is an ultra-liberal democrat.

McCain-Kennedy - amnesty for illegal aliens at the expense of Americans, especially the poor which is a large percentage of the black community.  Kennedy is an ultra-liberal democrat.

McCain-Lieberman -  "global warming" plan that will destroy American Industry and actually cause more of a worldwide problem as industries continue to move overseas where Congress cannot regulate them.

McCain-Kennedy-Edwards- a huge boon to the trial bar in the guise of a "patients' bill of rights."  Again, Kennedy is an ultra-liberal democrat.

McCain-Re-importation of Drugs-a blow to pharmaceutical research and development.

Temperament

+++ Governor Romney – Even tempered. Thoughtful and can maintain his calm in debates even when his opponent is blatantly misrepresenting his positions.

-- Senator McCain – Stands for his convictions but is extremely explosive.  In the past, McCain has referred to Vladimir Putin (the President of Russia) as the “President of Germany”!  How is that for our foreign relations?  McCain was rebuked by the U.S. Senates Ethics Committee for exercising “Poor Judgment” in the Keating 5 Savings and Loan scandal.

Note: Mike Huckabee is only running to help derail the Romney campaign in this election.  Since Iowa, his best showing was to come in second in South Carolina when the conservative vote was also split with Fred Thompson.  Florida polls appeared to show that most of Fred Thompson’s supporters went to Romney.  Without Huckabee in the race, Governor Romney would be the frontrunner.  With Huckabee in the race, the traditional Republican base is being split, resulting in Governor Romney being statistically tied with John McCain nationwide.  Many have said they would not vote for McCain in the general election, which will all but assure a Liberal Democrat in the Whitehouse.  Republicans, as in 2006, may stay home in sufficient numbers which will ensure a McCain loss and more widespread losses for Congressional and Legislative Republicans.

Note: Ron Paul has some very good things to say and I am glad that he has been in the race to educate the voters; unfortunately this is not his time.  I am hoping that his supporters will take another look at Governor Romney, who has grown over the campaign and would be a far better President than any media pushed candidate.


Governor Mitt Romney is our overall best choice of the remaining viable candidates in either party.  (Note: Our first choice was California Congressman Duncan Hunter.)

Most of our staff met Governor Romney in a small group setting in 2006 and we have spoken with two of his sons and also spoken with a nephew that resides in Long Beach.  We trust that he will work for what he is saying.  He is not owned by any special interest group as he has been able to personally finance his own campaign with money generated from his successful businesses.  He has also made it a point to do grass roots campaigning all over the country.  The grass roots are rallying behind him.

Governor Romney is the closest to the Reagan legacy and that, we believe, is why the media is after him.  It is our belief that Governor Romney will be able to unite the American People after a victory in November, just as President Reagan was able to do.  We believe that he will succeed in the fight against islamo-fascists just as President Reagan succeeded in winning the cold war. 

The liberal media has been trying to pick our candidates for us.  They are
close to succeeding.  Example, the media buried the fact that Duncan Hunter won the Texas Straw Poll.  More recently, they continue to promote their liberal choices (Clinton, Obama, McCain) and do everything in their power to harm Governor Romney.  Example, you seldom hear that Governor Romney won not only Michigan and Nevada, but Wyoming as well.  Although the media promotes McCain in the primary, they will use the above negative points in the general election to destroy his chances.  Their primary choice will be the liberal Democrat.

CURRENT RESULTS

RECENT POLLS

Rasmussen Poll Nationwide (2 February): Mitt Romney at 30%, John McCain at 30%, and Mike Huckabee at 21%. Ron Paul is supported by 5%

California’s most recent Poll (3 February): Mitt Romney at 37%, John McCain at 34%, and Mike Huckabee at 12%.  Ron Paul is supported by 6%

DISCLOSURE:  As a candidate for State Assembly, the Presidential Republican Nominee will have a great impact on my race.

A special thank you to Michael Gaynor for his research on some of the above information.