Maybe that is an exaggeration, but here is my point. Conventional wisdom says that because Mitt Romney was a successful business man, that he is also a great candidate when it comes to economic issues.
Really? I'm sorry, but understanding economics and being able to manage a business are two very different things. The economy doesn't run like a business. And anyone who thinks that it can be managed like a corporation is terribly misguided.
Back in 2008, I recall that Romney was clamoring for a "stimulus!" and was mocking McCain for his proposal to cut government spending as a way to forestall the recession. And of course, you don't need to look much further than his awful health care plan for more evidence of his economic ignorance.
So this line of thinking that says "yes, I know Romney is a flip-flopper who reverses himself on issues like abortion, immigration, campaign finance, etc...but that's okay because he's great on the economy!" needs to end now.
Romney is the quintessential "pro-business" candidate. What we need is someone who is "pro-market" and understands the limitations on the role of government, both practically and constitutionally.
Romney nomination would be as if the tea party never happened and would reverse all of the progress of the last 24 months.
That is why lately I have been leaning in this direction.
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