Favorite Son?

Well, at least someone see things my way...

From today's Det News: (link)

...we believe Arizona Sen. John McCain is the candidate who is best qualified to lead the nation.

...On the Iraq War, McCain was proven right in his warnings that America was deploying too few troops to keep order after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. He was against the Rumsfeld strategy before it was cool, pressing repeatedly for more troops.

...Many Iowa Republicans have embraced former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who carries the most conservative credentials on social policy. But compared with McCain, his resume is practically silent on national security and economic affairs where a president must be most active. We doubt he would have broad appeal among the general electorate.

...McCain is already a respected national leader with a strong grasp of foreign and military affairs. He would be well received on the international stage where his experience and judgment would fortify American leadership.

...As mentioned, we see Romney as an appealing candidate with considerable depth on key issues. He has Michigan roots and the best understanding of the automotive industry of any candidate...

...Unfortunately, Romney hasn't campaigned hard enough on those strengths. Instead, he has panted after the GOP's most conservative values voters, taking hard-line stands on gay marriage and abortion in conflict to his earlier positions as governor of Massachusetts. The result is that many voters will wonder if they're seeing the real Romney.

...we had anticipated endorsing a candidate in the Democratic primary as well. But the Democratic boycott of Michigan in laughable deference to Iowa and New Hampshire makes that primary a meaningless cakewalk for Sen. Hillary Clinton (who at least had the spunk to put her name on the ballot).