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Politics

"I'm a Republican. Gasp!"

Jack Bauer for President! & What? & He's not running? & Dang! & Well, maybe he will be tomorrow. & After all, a lot can happen in 24 hours & hellip;

Before I reveal my political slant, I want you to know that I'm open-minded and would love to hear YOUR thoughts. & Feel free to & present & your case. & As long as you don't call me a fat, ugly cow I'll listen. & No need to insult the cows. & The end of my blog should be the beginning of a fun discussion!

My editor asked me: & ldquo;If the election were tomorrow, who would you vote for? & rdquo; & My vote today goes to Mitt Romney. & I'm really interested in Ron Paul; however, I fear my vote would be wasted. & I don't think he'll win the primary and I want to make sure we get a strong candidate who has a fighting chance against the powerful Democrat Machine.

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Yeah, you heard me & hellip;I'm a Republican. Gasp!

I like that Romney has shown leadership and accomplishments in both private enterprise and public service. & He sees a problem and fixes it, while his counterpart career-politicians sit around debating or throwing money at it. & He built a hugely successful company and turned around the 2002 Olympics, which faced financial crisis before his arrival. & Our country is in need of rescue again.

A recent poll shows that concern about our economy tops the list of important issues for both Democrats and Republicans. & Romney balanced the Massachusetts budget every year as governor and has a sound understanding of economics. & America is clamoring for change and Romney appears to know how to make it happen.

I like Romney's stance on immigration, health care and education - just three of my hot buttons. & There is so much more for us to talk about, but I've been told to keep this blog short or else I'll be shot. (Editor's note: I never said I would shoot them. I said I would meet them in the back alley of KPBS.)

We have some fascinating months ahead of us. & The general election isn't tomorrow, but we San Diegans have the opportunity to submit a primary vote and send a message to the rest of the country next Tuesday. & Let your voice be heard!

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If you judge a person by his & ldquo;fruits & rdquo; then Romney looks ripe for the presidency. And who do I think Romney's running-mate should be? Jack Bauer, of course.


- Trina Boice is an author and mother of four who lives in Carlsbad.

A big decision awaits some voters this July as the race for San Diego Countyโ€™s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.