Why conservatives fear Romney and why they should not

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is the early favorite to win the 2012 GOP presidential nomination. Traditional republicans, especially fiscal conservatives, like Romney. However, social conservatives and many in the tea party fear a Romney presidency. There is no doubt that conservatives have reason to question Romney; he has changed his positions on gun control, abortion, campaign finance reform, and even Ronald Reagan. The health care plan Romney pushed and signed into law enacted an individual mandate just like President Obama's national plan. Many conservatives who don't support Romney see him as a phony. However, I am here to say conservative should not fear Romney. I don't agree with Mitt on everything. I do take exception to his flip-flops on some big issues. I don't support the health care plan he pushed, though I also know that it was not illegal and did not raise taxes, two major differences from the plan President Obama signed into law. Mitt Romney is not far-right, but this notion that he is a "RINO" is ob-surd in my view. Romney was successful in business, he was the type of guy who listened well to others and achieved success. As a Governor, he turned around state finances without a broad-based tax increase. During his last campaign, Romney demonstrated a depth of knowledge on issues such as illegal immigration, national security, and energy in addition to his credentials on fiscal and economic issues. Mitt Romney has his flaws, but I personally believe he would make a fine President, especially on economic and foreign policy issues.