John McCain should receive the Republican nomination instead of Mitt Romney.

John McCain is an experienced conservative leader in the tradition of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. He is a common sense conservative who believes in a strong national defense, a smaller, more accountable government, economic growth and opportunity, the dignity of life and traditional values. Let us start with a some points. 1. Mitt Romney lacks foreign policy experience. He was only the govenor of Massachusetts. John McCain has actually delt with foreign leaders. The next president needs foreign policy experience. 2. Bipartisanship. John McCain promotes bipartisanship. He has been endorsed by highly liberal newspapers, and by joe liebermann (and independant). When a government is not bipartisan nothing can be done. Look at our government today. The presidents cabinate is all republican. The senate majority is democrat. This causes a political standstill. Mitt Romney has never once promoted bipartisanship. 3.Flip-Flopping. Republican Mitt Romney's has repeatedly flip flopped on some key issues. In doing so, he has only proved how easily he can let go of his principles in his bid for power. Or does it indicate that he simply does not have any principles to speak of? For instance, in 1994, during his earlier, unsuccessful run for Massachusetts governor against Democrat Ted Kennedy, Romney projected himself as being committed to a pro-choice policy. Subsequently, in 2002, while running again for Massachusetts governor, Romney remained an ardent supporter of women's right to choose. But later Romney changed his position. He now calls for doing away with the Roe v. Wade ruling that would allow individual states to define their own abortion policies. Romney similarly reversed his reformist views with regard to gay rights. After declaring himself staunchly in support of equal rights for gays in 1994—a position he retained even in 2002—he suddenly changed his stance and declared marriage out of bounds for gay couples. Another issue is federal funding for stem cell research. In 2005, Romney held a position that favored state sponsored embryonic stem cell research, saying, "I believe stem cell research is important for our state and for our nation." However, he subsequently shifted to a more conservative stance, and opposed funding for research involving embryonic stem cells. The ideal candidate for the post of president will be a leader who can take tough decisions. For this, he would need to have a strong internal value system. More importantly, he would need to have the mettle required to stand his ground. Such strong leadership is even more important today, when one considers the threats facing America. Romney may be a capable executive with the ability to get work done quickly. However, his compulsive flip flopping has proven that he lacks the moral fiber required to steer the nation during these difficult times. America faces an enduring battle for security and freedom. We require leadership with resolve and experience with wisdom. Our next president must have the ability and experience to direct a global war on terror, manage and complete a war in Iraq and command the respect of our troops and allies. Content Click Here to Read the Other SideThe safety of Americans at home and abroad, and the security and prosperity of our nation and families is the preeminent issue for the 2008 campaign. John McCain's experience and national defense credentials make him the most qualified person to serve as our next commander in chief. As Republicans make their choice on whom to support in our primary, conservatives like myself will also consider fiscal concerns, social issues and governing philosophy. McCain's votes, words and actions consistently demonstrate a conservative commitment in each of these areas. Few Republicans in Washington have the reputation of fiscal restraint that McCain has developed in his opposition to pork barrel spending. A theme throughout his Senate career, he fights against government waste and for a line-item veto, so the president can cut excessive spending. A budget hawk and advocate for a balanced budget, McCain represents a return to the fiscal discipline so many conservatives saw missing in the most recent election. McCain believes in cutting spending, not increasing taxes, which is verified by his Senate record. He will return our party to the smaller government, lower spending policies advocated by our movement and trumpeted by leaders like former President Ronald Reagan. McCain says, "when the government's budget is tighter, the family budget won't have to be. If our government is forced to make more hard choices, our families will be forced to make fewer." And I agree. McCain has a 24-year pro-life record. NARAL Pro-Choice America and Planned Parenthood give him a zero percent rating. He supports a reversal of Roe v. Wade. His votes to ban partial birth abortion, support the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, require parental notification and prevent funding for the distribution of morning-after abortion pills in schools show his support of life is not just words, but actions over two decades of legislative service. In conclusion John McCain should receive the republican nomination instead of mitt romney.