I’m not Romneybot, believe me. Romney would not have cracked my top ten list. BUT, he DOES have a better record. First, he IS an American, in every sense of the word. He has run things. He has had success in running things. He understands what made America successful. Is he Ronald Reagan? No. But put him next to Barack Obama, and, well Obama would look quite small. Flame me if you must, but this really is a no-brainer. (I still pine for Newt, though).
I agree with everything you said—including the part about pining for Newt.