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Mitt Romney has been called a dark horse in the 2008 Presidential race. There are so many candidates, declared or waiting, a dark horse description seems more fitting for at least four or five other candidates before hanging it on Romney. He has raised more campaign money than most. He was considered the winner in the first GOP debate. He leads the polls in New Hampshire. He received an award from the pro-life advocates. Time magazine will feature him, he was just featured on 60 Minutes and is inundated with interview requests. A dark horse you say?

The man made millions as a management consultant. What is being President if not a manager? He has acknowledged mistakes. How many elected officials ever do that when it counts? He is criticized for being Mormon in a land of religious freedom yet the religious right is beginning to cozy up. He is working to strengthen the conservative base. Could we use a man in the White House with an ability to bring people together?

It’s a long way from the 2008 election. Much can and will happen in the coming months. It is certainly worthwhile to discount the critics as politically motivated from opposing camps and take a close look at Romney. Dismissing Mitt Romney could be a colossal mistake. A man this successful who does not brag about his strengths, dimiss his flaws, shy away from a challenge or fear revising a position when warranted. That may fit the definition of a human being. We could use more of those in government. Keep watching and don’t be too quick to dismiss a candidate with this much going for him.

Stanford Matthews
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Mitt Romney Rises to the Top

Ronald Kessler
Monday, May 14, 2007
Suddenly, the mainstream media are taking Mitt Romney seriously.
“60 Minutes” just featured Romney as its lead story Sunday night. Time magazine has Romney on the cover this week. The Romney campaign is besieged with interview requests.
The surge in interest follows Romney’s widely perceived “win” in the Republican debate on May 3. A recent New Hampshire poll has Romney leading the GOP pack in the key primary state.

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