Super Tuesday

Super Tuesday is two days away and I'm encouraging everyone to GO VOTE!!!! This really is a big election that ultimately can determine who the final two Presidential candidates will be. It takes literally 15 minutes so go do it if you can. On the political note...

As I've been watching debates and reading about the Presidential election, I keep asking myself this question: Why do people like McCain so much???

I'm not an expert at all on debate tactics, but, next to Romney, it is apparent who is the better candidate just according to the way they debate and respond to questions. Romney is very charismatic compared to McCain and really knows how to speak and what he is talking about. He is quick to answer and backs up his answers with facts and figures. McCain holds onto his ideas about Romney, which Romney kindly and deliberately corrects with hard facts, like a 2nd grader who is too stubborn to admit that he is wrong and continues to mutter and stammer random things. I really don't see why people are attracted to McCain as the man to be the face, voice, and mind of our country. (Watch the Republican debate from January 30th on cnn.com)

Also, are people still holding onto the idea that they don't want a "Mormon" president? If so, that is just ridiculous. Huckabee is Baptist and he uses that in his campaign. Romney is looked down upon for upholding his religion. Does that make any sense at all???? It's like people are scared of Mormons. If you know one (and you probably do if you're reading this!), you know that they are kind, hard working, full of integrity and good values people. The fact that Romney is Mormon should tell a great deal about his character: honest, family-oriented, hard working, kind, strong moral values. Aren't those things we want in our President? There will be no chance of scandal, alcohol/drug use, or divorce while he is President and after. Even though I'm Mormon, I'm not supporting him just because of that. I have been following this election and I really believe that he would make a good President because of his character and his position on politics. If Huckabee is staying in the race because of his prejudice against Mormons, though he has no chance of becoming the Republican nominee, that is a very anti-Christian thing to do. Romney is a Christian just like thousands of people in this country. That's really all they need to think about.

Did you know that Romney received $1 a year for his service as the Governor of Massachusetts? He didn't want to be paid; instead, he wanted to give back to society. He also didn't get paid at all for his service in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Many people get into the Olympics because the perks are nice. Romney didn't care. Those examples show the caliber of his character. I wish more people would do things like that instead of caring so much about money.

Finally, if McCain became the Republican nominee, the Democrats would have an easy time beating him to the White House. People would tire of McCain's personality quickly between now and November. He is not nearly as strong as Clinton or Obama. On the other hand, Romney would be a good opponent and the race would be tough for both Republicans and Democrats.

So I ask my question again, why do people like McCain? Put them next to each other and just listen to them for 10 minutes. There really is no comparison.

I know things will work out and our country will be ok, but I hope that people will get involved since this race for Republicans and Democrats is so close!