by Rep.Will Weatherford (R)
No armchair quarterback has ever won a football game. No spectator has ever been the victor in a battle. Contests are decided by the participants; this important truth forms the basis of my appeal to all Floridians to take an active role in the election of our next U.S. President.
America, once widely considered the “shining city on a hill,” is now struggling under the weight of excessive spending, an extended recession and an uncertain future. This has led some to say that America’s best days are behind us: those critics are wrong. The desire for and pursuit of freedom is still alive and well. Yet, many of our government’s policies are stifling the very spirit that has made our country great.
We have all heard that leadership starts at the top. The President of the United States has an important role in setting a direction for the nation. I believe that our country needs a change of course. For this reason, I have taken an active role in support of Mitt Romney for President.
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Mitt Romney believes in the promise of America.
As a former Governor of Massachusetts, a traditionally liberal state, he has a proven record of results. Governor Romney turned around a state that was mired in fiscal and economic problems. When he came into office, Massachusetts was shedding jobs and running a deficit. By the time he left office, he had balanced the budget, cut taxes 19 times, and generated enough new revenue to create a surplus of $2 billion for a rainy-day fund. The result? Employers once again began hiring. All of this was accomplished in a politically polarizing environment. He didn’t make excuses; he made a difference.
Romney also has a very detailed program to turn around the economy. It’s probably the most thoughtful and far-reaching proposals ever put forward by a presidential candidate. It’s a 150 page plan, along with 59 separate actions, to get the U.S. economy growing again including tax reform, cutting federal spending, and reorganizing the federal government. You can read the plan for yourself at www.mittromney.com.
I have two young daughters, and their future weighs heavily on my wife and me. I am deeply concerned about the way our leaders in Washington, D.C. continue to push off difficult decisions at the expense of my children and our children. America’s spending cannot be sustained. It is not fair to bill the next generation for the excesses of politicians today. We need someone with the courage and conviction to stop making soft decisions, and instead put America’s needs first. Mitt Romney is that kind of leader.
The upcoming election for our next President is a contest of great consequence. We have been given the privilege of making the choice to decide who will lead our nation. For me, that choice is Mitt Romney. I urge all Floridians to step off the sidelines and get involved in this very important election. I urge you to become a part of restoring the promise of America.
The author is a Florida State Representative in District 61
