There was much hype surrounding Governor Romney's acceptance speech Thursday night, and he far exceeded expectations.

Governor Romney was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio, whose story of immigrant parents and humble beginnings perfectly exemplifies the American Dream to its fullest.  He told of how his parents fled Cuba and came to the United States, and, when speaking of his father's sacrifices for his family, said, "He stood behind a bar at the back of the room for years so one day I could stand behind a podium at the front of the room."  Senator Rubio's personal stories were incredibly moving to everyone in the room.  It was an honor for me to meet Senator Rubio this week as well.

Thursday night was the "big night" as Governor Romney accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States.  He far exceeded my expectations (he even perfectly handled Code Pink protestors who used media passes to enter the Forum and started shouting in the middle of his speech).  He made a few comments that I thought were spot-on:

• "We're united by much more than what divides us."  Even with the seemingly endless list of issues that divide us (and the countless attempts by our government to further that division), we're still united as Americans.  We're united by the Revolution our Founders fought to win our independence; by the Greatest Generation that stepped up and took out one of the most dangerous men to ever live; by the collapse of the Berlin Wall that happened due to pressure by President Reagan and which freed thousands in Eastern Europe; by the flag we salute, and more.  Nothing can divide the American spirit that true patriots possess.

• "I wish President Obama had succeeded, because I want America to succeed."  Contrary to liberal belief, Conservatives didn't wish for President Obama to fail right from the start; we're not the "racists" they call us.  We were wary of President Obama and his past but at the same time desperately hoped we would be proven wrong.  Restoring America matters much more than which political party is in the White House-- but if the current one isn't doing its job, it's time for something new.

• "Why should women have any less say than men in the issues facing their nation?"  With all the claims of a Republican "war on women," this line was a refreshing reminder that the real "war" is waged by Democrats on women (and young people).  While discussing how much he was required to travel for his work, leaving his wife at home with five young boys, he said, "I knew without question that her job as a mom was a lot more important than mine."  In the same speech, Governor Romney pointed out that women and men care about the same issues-- American issues-- and praised stay-at-home moms for the tremendous work they do.

• "You know there's something wrong with the job he's doing as President if the best feeling you had was the day you voted for him."  I highly doubt that many people who voted for President Obama in 2008 are enthusiastic about doing so again.  As his presidency has progressed voters have slowly become disenfranchised by the "hope and change" they were manipulated into believing in.  If your excitement didn't carry over from Election Day now that he's the President, why would you vote for him again?

I've said this about two speakers already this week, but Governor Romney really knocked it out of the park with this speech.  He clearly conveyed his vision for America and did so in a way that will excite Americans from every walk of life.

There was much hype surrounding Governor Romney's acceptance speech Thursday night, and he far exceeded expectations.

Governor Romney was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio, whose story of immigrant parents and humble beginnings perfectly exemplifies the American Dream to its fullest.  He told of how his parents fled Cuba and came to the United States, and, when speaking of his father's sacrifices for his family, said, "He stood behind a bar at the back of the room for years so one day I could stand behind a podium at the front of the room."  Senator Rubio's personal stories were incredibly moving to everyone in the room.  It was an honor for me to meet Senator Rubio this week as well.

Thursday night was the "big night" as Governor Romney accepted the Republican nomination for President of the United States.  He far exceeded my expectations (he even perfectly handled Code Pink protestors who used media passes to enter the Forum and started shouting in the middle of his speech).  He made a few comments that I thought were spot-on:

• "We're united by much more than what divides us."  Even with the seemingly endless list of issues that divide us (and the countless attempts by our government to further that division), we're still united as Americans.  We're united by the Revolution our Founders fought to win our independence; by the Greatest Generation that stepped up and took out one of the most dangerous men to ever live; by the collapse of the Berlin Wall that happened due to pressure by President Reagan and which freed thousands in Eastern Europe; by the flag we salute, and more.  Nothing can divide the American spirit that true patriots possess.

• "I wish President Obama had succeeded, because I want America to succeed."  Contrary to liberal belief, Conservatives didn't wish for President Obama to fail right from the start; we're not the "racists" they call us.  We were wary of President Obama and his past but at the same time desperately hoped we would be proven wrong.  Restoring America matters much more than which political party is in the White House-- but if the current one isn't doing its job, it's time for something new.

• "Why should women have any less say than men in the issues facing their nation?"  With all the claims of a Republican "war on women," this line was a refreshing reminder that the real "war" is waged by Democrats on women (and young people).  While discussing how much he was required to travel for his work, leaving his wife at home with five young boys, he said, "I knew without question that her job as a mom was a lot more important than mine."  In the same speech, Governor Romney pointed out that women and men care about the same issues-- American issues-- and praised stay-at-home moms for the tremendous work they do.

• "You know there's something wrong with the job he's doing as President if the best feeling you had was the day you voted for him."  I highly doubt that many people who voted for President Obama in 2008 are enthusiastic about doing so again.  As his presidency has progressed voters have slowly become disenfranchised by the "hope and change" they were manipulated into believing in.  If your excitement didn't carry over from Election Day now that he's the President, why would you vote for him again?

I've said this about two speakers already this week, but Governor Romney really knocked it out of the park with this speech.  He clearly conveyed his vision for America and did so in a way that will excite Americans from every walk of life.