In big ways, Romney has strengths where McCain is weak — like economics, a topic McCain has with a decent candor admitted to knowing little about. Romney's addition could cancel that out and create a strong ticket headed for victory.
It's not that McCain is a dullard when it comes to the economy. But with only honorable government service as his experience, his perspective is somewhat narrow. His first impulse on issues tends to lean toward government solutions.
Romney's a good man for this because he's a proven champion of the private sector.
Among politicians, he has credible (and rare) experience running a business. His revamping of consulting giant Bain & Co. in the 1980s shows a global perspective and a can-do attitude, both of which are pivotal in keeping the U.S. competitive.
Romney champions drilling for oil and shows leadership on free trade. He's even succeeded in persuading skeptical voters, as he did in Michigan, to follow him on free trade.
Meanwhile, in politics, Romney also brings needed executive experience, having served as governor of Massachusetts.
...given that he was operating in a historically liberal state, he got a lot done — a useful record if the next White House has only a Democratic Congress to work with.
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