By: Channel 9 Eyewitness News
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"This is when our nation was supposed to start paying down the national debt and rolling back those massive deficits. This was the hope and change America voted for. It's not just what we wanted. It's not just what we expected. It's what Americans deserved." (Applause!!!)
Mitt Romney gave the political speech of his career as he accepted the Republican nomination for President Thursday night. Delegates believe he can turn around the sagging economy. Nebraska Delegate Joyce Simmons said, "We love Mitt Romney. He radiates the principles of Republicans. We need better job performance."
Others believe Romney will lead the effort to balance the budget and reduce the national debt. Rhode Island Delegate Mark Zaccaria said, "Trimming the sails, which is what we have to do. We have to stop spending money. Who better to do that, than a business guy."
Romney's international experience was also touted. He was President of the Winter Olympics ten years ago. Massachusetts Congressional Candidate Sean Bielat said, "Mitt Romney has run things and he has run them well. I think he's taken a lot of time to focus on foreign policy, and think that through."
But not everyone is on board, some delegates for Congressmen Ron Paul are giving Romney a lukewarm welcome. Ron Paul Iowa Delegate Sarah Stokes said, "They'll be some learning to do now that he's been nominated, and I am anxious to learn more about him."
If he wins in November, Romney will be the first U.S. President of the Mormon faith.
The Republicans are now done; the Democrats are next; and the battle lines are drawn. From all indications, this will remain a very close race all the way 'til Election Day. KCAU-TV Political reporter Mark Curtis from our sister station WLNE-TV In Road Island will be there to cover it for you.
