Reasons I'm Voting For Mitt Romney

As the great Ronald Reagan once said, "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." Flashback on these past 4 years and ask yourself, What has Obama done to protect the people? What has he done to make our country a better place for it's citizens to live? Yes, during his presidency Osama Bin Laden was killed, but so was an ambassador and three other American diplomatic personnel.  Obama has inflicted a sense of dictatorship and decision making over the lives of ALL Americans. Our individual rights are diminishing at a rapid rate and with four more years of this guy say goodbye to choices that you want to make for your future AND that of your family. What we need is LESS government NOT MORE.

As a young voter in this modern age, it is crucial to stay informed. As we are transitioning out of our teenage years and into the real world, the political issues of this country begin to affect us more directly. We are in college for one reason and that is to become educated so that we can enter the workforce prepared to work hard, start a career and make a living. We will have families that need support, taxes we'll need to pay and healthcare we'll need to acquire. Obama's policies are making it harder and harder for our generation to do that.  During his first term, the deficit more than doubled, the number of families on food stamps increased to 46.7 million which is more than some entire nations.

The election of 2008 signified a substantial moment in history with Obama being the first African-American president, but the past 4 years have proven his unfulfilled promises and a failed job as president. Obama's big promise in 2008 was to unite America but what Obama has done is divide classes further apart and has lead Americans to a lower standard of living. Obama is a dishonest, power hungry, and incompetent man. Its time for a REAL change not Obama's change - what America needs is none other than the Grand 'Ol Party back in office. Mitt Romney has my vote for a number of reasons. Romney has experience in both government and the private sector.  He has run successful businesses, saved the Olympics and turned around the state's economy while being the governor of Massachusetts. For America, he plans to decrease taxes on small business owners. By doing this, those small businesses will be able to hire more people, lay off less and stimulate economic growth. What obama is doing is increasing taxes on small businesses thus decreasing the rate of job creation. This is important for college graduates because right now 50% of college graduates cannot find a job. In fact, there are over 12.5 million adults out of work.

Secondly, Mitt Romney has my vote because he and his running mate Paul Ryan have a plan that will create a more balanced budget and reduce spending on things that aren't crucial to the success of America. Romney wants to handle the deficit in a fiscally responsible way by creating jobs and cutting federal spending. Unlike Obama's approach, raising taxes is not the answer. Thirdly, Romney's steady, strong approach to the three debates, even during Obama's ruthless attack of his character, is the type of president, I want to see for this country, not somebody who will point the fingers but someone who can stand strong when times get rough. The debates were enough to prove that Romney has a strong approach and will not back down through anything.

In addition, Obama's healthcare, more commonly known as "Obamacare" will allow those without health insurance to be covered, at the expense of the American people's pockets. What people don't realize is that Obamacare is basically at tax - in 2013 there will be five major taxes that will come into force and more to follow--  with a total of $500 billion worth of taxes by 2018.  And for many, premiums will go up 11-30%.  In addition everyone will be forced to have health insurance or face a steep penalty. Those who that do have health insurance will no longer be able to use it.  With Obamacare, citizens can no longer freely choose their doctors but will be set up on a pre-chosen plan. Women who want to get mammograms aside from the time of their normal checkup, yeah forget it, your insurance won't cover it! This universal healthcare system Obama is trying to implement is already a failed plan. Look at Canada or countries in Europe, they have the worst healthcare in the world. In fact, some of those citizens come to America for proper treatment. This is terrifying as citizens in America, with new diseases and cancer being diagnosed daily. With Obama in office, this will become a full fledged disaster. Lastly, Romney is a true American that would never criticize, lie and abandon America, like Obama has. When Obama released his apology, he apologized for our freedoms of  speech and our opinions as Americans. No president should ever apologize on behalf of his country or go abroad to criticize America.

With Vice President choice, Paul Ryan, they bring a fresh outlook to America. Obama has been dishonest by saying he has brought bipartisanship to the legislature. Romney, as former Governor of Massachusetts, knows how to work with Democrats to actually create a more unified legislature. With Romney being a Mormon, it will promote even more equal opportunity and to criticize him on that front is wrong. Romney wants to better America, not swindle his way into office by luring certain types of voters by overgeneralized statements in his ad campaigns or attacking Romney by twisting his words.

At the beginning of his administration, Obama promised: "If I don't have this done in 3 years then this is a one-term proposition.”  Not only doesn't he have this done--  he has made it worse.  He doesn't deserve a second term.

What we see today is increased gas prices, more of a deficit than we could imagine, increased taxes on the middle class, fewer jobs and a divided country. Obama has gone against all the ideals of what America was founded upon. This great nation needs to be united once more with a leader who wants to unify and better this country.

I am proud supporter of Mitt Romney and his American ideals. I support his plans to create a unified country looking out for our best interest, and his plans to promote hard work. The future success of college students like me depends on change of leadership. This is the most important election of our time and voting for Romney will help get our country back on track.

At the beginning of his administration, Obama promised: "If I don't have this done in 3 years then this is a one-term proposition.”  Not only doesn't he have this done — he has made it worse.  He doesn't deserve a second term.