Political analysts cite McCain’s loss in Michigan the result of him saying that jobs will not return to the area, and that fuel economy in car-making must become a priority to get a handle on global warming. People in Michigan wanted to hear that jobs will return to the state and that cars can be made the way they always have been – thus securing jobs for people in the auto-making state. Mitt Romney told the what they wanted to hear. McCain told them the truth of the situation. My suggestion to voters, whether Democrat or Republican is to trust the candidate who keeps his views consistent throughout the campaign and does not change with popular demand. Mitt Romney seems to love to change his speeches to perfectly fit the audience who will vote for him. But what can we expect if he’s elected President? I suspect he’ll flip flop all throughout. Authenticity is important, even if it is not popular. Unfortunately Americans tend to support the person who tells them exactly what they want to hear. What a shame.
**As always, I do not support any one candidate at this time but simply share my thoughts with what I see and hear.
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I AGREE!!! Romney scares me.
Well, when Lincoln was campaigning, he changed his speeches all the time. When in South Carolina he would speak very racist things as opposed to his Northern speeches. Its all about winning votes, so when you do become President, you can stick to one thought. (like Lincoln)
But, hey, I’m just playing Devil’s advocate here.
Vince – I disagree. I have studied Lincoln extensively and I do not feel he falls into this category, but quite the contrary. Its a shame what is being taught in public high schools in America these days – and its probably being taught as fact. I believe you are misinformed on the issue.
One’s word should be trustworthy and not changed, especially to win a public office – this is dishonest and ethically wrong in my opinion. Someone has taught you that Lincoln behaved this way and therefore it is acceptable. Not only did Lincoln not display this type of behavior in his life, but even if he had it does not make it acceptable. To keep your word shows character and integrity. When we see someone not doing this, it should be a signal that they do not have what it takes to lead us (in any situation).
I’m just saying that it unfortunately seems to be a politician’s thing. But I do agree that when someone has the guts to go against that and speak the truth, they deserve so much respect for their rare integrity. Such as John Edwards. And I’ve never really like Romney anyways. Have you noticed that he’s the only Republican candidate with a full head of hair? Something fishy about that….
It is interesting that after reading this and perusing the comments, I sat down to continue reading a novel I’m just starting. It is entitled, “Protect and Defend,” by Vince Flynn. One of the characters is a man who manages political campaigns and he plays dirty. Following is a bit of what is wrtten on pages 27 and 28:
(Garret had) “made a small fortune getting men and women elected to public office. Professional charmers who could change personas to fit each potential voter. After a while their feigned can-do attitude and politically correct speak became intolerable.”
(Garret) “just finished running his second successful presidential campaign. Having helped orchestrate one of the greatest come-from-behind victories in the history of the country, he was flushed with a sense of omnipotence. Manufacturing a victory was probably a more accurate definition of what he’d done…”
One wonders if there may be more truth in this fiction than we would like to believe.
Dad