Name:   MAJ USA RET - Subject:   Just stuff Maj Date:   7/10/2012 5:50:05 PM

Well, Fishy… when the primaries started shaking out, and we were down to a manageable number, I dove in to do my homework.  I think the field at that time was: SEN Santorum, GOV Romney, REP Gingrich, and Dr (REP) Paul.  Seems like GOV Perry and REP Bachman were out.

I would have preferred a veteran… so much for that.  I found SEN Santorum to be too much of an insider and just a bit too… um… “preppy.”  I like Dr. Paul, but he let his mouth run loose just too much and I found his foreign policy statements to be “dangerous” for America.

REP Gingrich abdicated HIS Contract with America (coup de grâce).  He was a slick insider.  And, I believe he would have lost to Obama… dragging his excessive baggage on into November.

I settled on GOV Romney.  Yes, Fishy… Romney.  Having done my research (see the Cliff Notes above) I felt he was the BEST choice for economic recovery.  I wouldn’t care if he was Jewish or Episcopalian… but, having LDS friends, I know a bit about how their doctrine addresses family values, personal responsibility, and patriotism.

I did not research positions… personal or platform… on abortion or LGBT issues.  Those do NOT affect my vote. 

GOV Romney’s PERSONAL views will not be allowed to conflict with his leadership of our Nation.

You see… of all of them… GOV Romney is most like me.  His values are the closest to mine.  I want him to lead our country like he conducts his family life and business profession.  I do not care if he is a bit starchy… it’s his business suit… it fits him well… and Lord knows, this country needs a little starch.

GF… he was my first choice.