Reason # 518 to vote Mitt - He's the only one who can unite the Republican coalition

Why are republicans republicans? Good question, but the answer is "it depends". Some are republicans because of the controversial morality issues at stake. Some are republican because they feel like government should intervene less (through tax cuts and other means). Some are republicans because they believe in the war against terror and in securing the border. Some are republicans because they simply just feel like there aren't any quality democrat candidates. Whatever the reason for being republican, the point is that there is a broad range of reasons, and not all republicans prioritize them in the same order, nor do candidates cater to each issue. For example, Mike Huckabee is very strong on morality issues and strikes a cord with many Evangelicals, but severely lacks appeal to the rest of republicans. Conversely, Giuliani, to some, on many issues is a democrat in republican's clothing. He doesn't support almost any of the same views on morality as Evangelicals, but does promise to boost national security and fight the war on terror. It seems like there are so many extreme candidates running for the nomination. Huckabee is too hot, Giuliani is too cold, but who is just right? (I apologize profusely for the childish cliche, but I'm sure you'll get over it!)

Evidently, since I'm writing this on a pro-Mitt site, the correct answer is Mitt Romney. All joking aside, Mitt actually is the only candidate who can please the wide range of republican voters and encourage party unity rather than division. He is strong on the morality issues that Christians hold dear, yet he doesn't forget the importance of the war against terror. In addition, no one, either republican or democrat, even holds a candle to Mitt Romney when it comes to economics - balancing budgets and creating a better society without raising taxes. He is the proverbial all-purpose cleaner for the dirty problems that America faces. Plus his appeal on many issues transcends parties and will be universally accepted by republicans and democrats alike. A vote for Mitt is a vote not only to unite the republican party, but also America.