what we all know is what ever the candidates for POTUS say is for voter appeal only. None know what it is they can do until such time as they are sitting in the seat of the POTUS. Add what they learn they cannot do on their own together with what they had no intention of doing anything more than sway votes and one does not really realize much.

What I know for sure, and many others as well, is in my assessment of performance, Obama does not deserve another term in the WH. In addition to low performance on promises kept, he simply does not exhibit leadership. He has demonstrated very consistently for over three years running that he will not step up to the bar and take a position based on what needs to be done, if it includes any risk at all to his personal position.

So for me it is very easy. Obama is not an option as I am an advocate of removing executives who do not do the job.

Of the Republican candidates running against Obama, there are only two I would consider. Romney or Santorum. Looking at the "resume's" Santorum does not make the cut because he is a Washington insider. Hence he has the inbred knowledge of why things work the way they do in Washington, better known as business as usual. He also demonstrates too willingly to sway with the popular winds (as they ALL do).

I like Romney's business background. I like the fact he is not a Washington insider, thus at least increasing the odds he will ask "WHY" about some issues. As a result of his specific business experience he certainly understands what drives an income statement and balance sheet. He has demonstrated financial success in his personal accumulation of assets. He has demonstrated significant business acumen with the Staples chain and Bain Capital. Based on surface knowledge only, these accomplishments demonstrate leadership.

The conclusion is obvious. The hope and change promise by Obama was rhetorical vote getting verbiage! The complete lack of ever balancing a budget while not only bleeding red ink/debt, but adding to it at a record pace....with no end in sight what so ever. The USA cannot afford to let Obama "finish the job" in the face of his track record and current performance.

The risk of failure on any level is significantly less with Romney in the WH. I will give Romney the benefit of the doubt during year one as POTUS and decide at his first State of the Nation whether he is doing the job (exactly like I did for Obama!!!).

btk