COMMENTARY | It started out as a whole crop of candidates, but now there are only four: Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, and Rick Santorum. This primary process has held political pundits in suspense, as the leaders atop the polls have interchanged regularly. Yet, in spite of this, one name has been circulating continuously:
Mitt Romney.
The former governor of Massachusetts had tried for the presidency in '08, but lost out on the GOP nomination. Now, it seems, he is doubly determined to secure the White House.
On one hand, Romney certainly seems to always be in possession of the coveted media coverage. Even when he's behind in the polls, it seems that his screen time doesn't diminish. And, according to thestate.com, Romney has been picking up numerous endorsements.
Still, the irony is that Romney continues to be a figure of division within his own party; there's a looming sense of distrust in his values, which explains why conservative candidates like Santorum sometimes enjoy a temporary boost; also, he's been suspiciously mum with regards to his Mormon faith. Even 2008 candidate Mike Huckabee, according to huffingtonpost.com, suggested that Romney needs to address his faith. The longer he stays mum on his faith, the more people wonder what he may have to hide. And that's the worst possible impression a presidential candidate can make.
Now, after all this, you may be wondering how I can still say that Romney will win. The answer is simple: He's the only one who stands a chance at beating President Barack Obama this November. If a staunch Republican sat back and looked at the bigger picture, they would know that Romney's moderate stances on some issues could help sway key undecided voters to his side. Let's face it, many Americans are disenchanted with President Obama, as the promised change did not come overnight. According to nytimes.com, Obama is particularly vulnerable with the coveted swing voters. Yet, because of his liberal policies, many may still give him their vote if his opponent is a staunch right-wing conservative.
At some point in the very near future, the GOP will have to decide if they want to hold to their party's conservative principles and risk losing the election by choosing a traditional candidate, or if they are willing to sacrifice some of their principles in order to have a plausible chance of regaining the White House from the Democrats.
Something tells me that they will choose the latter.
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