Posted by
Augsal on Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:53:37 PM
I have decided to post a "Romney for President" booster each week (I'll do my best) until the Convention this summer. This week I would like to discuss Mitt Romney's tenure as Governor of Massachusetts. First, I am a Reagan Conservative, ardent Pro-Lifer and practicing Catholic. If Mitt Romney can pass muster with me then, believe me, HE IS A CONSERVATIVE!!
It has been said that "the fact that he got elected in the liberal State of Massachusetts that alone must be suspect". Well, I would like to answer that charge by saying "that's a load of crap". Mitt Romney was a driving force in helping to make our state government run smoothly and efficiently. Very early in his term as governor he became suspect of the "Big Dig" and sought to remove the head of Massport for mishandling and corruption. He left Massachusetts with a surplus of over $250 million in the state coffers without raising taxes. Always a proponent of less taxes and fiscal responsibility and all the while promoting the common good. Below are some of the things that the "Mitt Romney" I know and admire did for my home state of Massachusetts:
1) Four Year State College scholarship for students performing in the top 25% of the MCAS (State Competency Test).
2) Mitt Romney Porposed and implemented "ENGLISH-ONLY" education. There is no Bi-lingualism in Public Education in Massachusetts.
3) Always governed with a Pro-life influence- promoting "Parental Notification" for teenage girls seeking an abortion
4) Fought to get the Death Penalty back in Massachusetts- failed but was a major proponent
5) Supported the Catholic Church in its fight against "Same-Sex" adoption in Catholic-run orphanges
6) Supported Traditional Marriage and spearheaded a movement for a state-wide referendum. This referendum was blocked and finally defeated by the Democrat Legislature and through the corrupt maneuverings of our new Democrat Governor- Deval Patrick.
7) Refused to give state police security to the visiting former PM of Iran- a known terrorist supporter.
8) Refused to accept the salary of Governor- instead giving it back to the people of the Commonwealth. He has made this promise if elected as President as well.
In all of Mitt Romney's career and most likely his entire life, he has always been an example of integrity and success. Local radio talk show host Jay Severin said it best of Mitt Romney- "He doesn't need to be president, and he isn't campaigning for power or prestige. He is campaigning because he truly wants to help turn this country around".
I for one believe Mr. Severin and agree with him that "Mitt Romney is the most qualified to become President of the United States".
Mitt Romney for President in 2008!!!