Is Mitt "Just Right?"

In the last few weeks, rumors of a new candidate emerging to rescue the GOP nomination has dominated radio talk shows and major headlines.  A hero, who could ride in (white horse optional), 1) Unify the party 2) Be driven by strict conservative principles 3) Know how to effectively campaign against Obama 4) Attract independents and 5) Have the resume to demonstrate that he/she can fix our broken economy and government.

This is a fairytale.  There is no prince.  There is no horse.  And despite the incessant speculation, this is not going to happen.  There is no validation to these rumors.  Even CNN weighed in today. (click to read CNN article).

The GOP wants the hero, but there are obviously no takers.  Jeb Bush, Mitch Daniels, Chris Christie, and undoubtedly many others have adamantly refused to jump into the race.  Yet here we are--a party still longing for the fairytale ending.

If the fairytale is what the GOP wants, then perhaps they should look no further than the fairytale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.  There is a great lesson to be learned from this story.

In the story, as Goldilocks finds herself in the empty home belonging to the three bears, she is presented with various scenarios where she must choose between three options.   A chair that is too big or too fluffy, a bed that is too hard or too soft, or a bowl of porridge that is too hot or too cold.  But in every situation, she always finds that one of her options always ends up being "just right." (Ironically, the "just right" option was never her first choice).

The GOP needs to realize that we have tried Newt Gingrich--too hard and too mean.  We are (surprisingly) still trying on Rick Santorum--definitely too soft and certainly way too hot on social issues.

The option that will undoubtedly be "just right" is Mitt Romney and yet, our party resists him.  He continues to be overlooked and yet, Mitt Romney has every qualification that the GOP is longing for.  Mitt Romney will 1) Be driven by conservative principles 2) He will know how to effectively campaign against the Obama re-election machine 3) He will attract moderates and independents 4) He has the resume which demonstrates that the will know how to fix our broken economy and our broken government.  (He has already demonstrated time and again that he will know how to do it).

It is time to let Mitt Romney unify our party.  He is a rare candidate with a remarkable resume.  He brings a fresh perspective and an accountability that is truly lacking in our politicians.

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I would be willing to bet that not only will we find that he fits "just right," but we will find that he is exactly the type of "hero" America is desperately looking for.  Our party is lucky to have his credentials and America will undoubtedly benefit from his leadership.

It is time to rally behind Mitt Romney.