Why Romney Is Right for Iowa, America

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Doug Wilson at Townhall.com has the story.

As we stand on the cusp of 2008, the Republican Party remains stuck in the throes of an identity crisis. Most Republican voters have an intuitive sense of this—even if they don’t quite know what to do about it.

GOP voters sense a party without direction, one that has drifted from many of its core values in order to preserve power or placate perk-hungry voters. They also sense the high stakes, which explains their widespread discontent and indecisiveness: They’re afraid of making the wrong decision at a time when they feel they really need to make the right one.

Republican presidential hopeful former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney walks to speak to supporters in Altoona, Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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I know the feeling. I felt it myself.

About this time last year I carefully evaluated the candidates for the GOP nomination. It was a nerve-rattling experience, particularly in the still-fresh wake of the 2006 elections that swept Democrats to power. I considered many factors in selecting a candidate, but two in particular stand out a year later. First, I wanted to support a candidate who would unify the Republican coalition. Second, I wanted to support a candidate with a track record of extraordinary leadership.

I found such a candidate in Mitt Romney.

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