November 6, 2012 came about as one of the greatest moments in American history, for it was the day our President Barack Obama became reelected to govern our country for a second term. Several factors concerning this historic election were indeed noted. A vast amount of Americans took note of lurking variables such as the fact that this election actually let go of the racial barrier that the nation had once faced, especially as suggested in Obama’s first time running as a Presidential candidate back in 2008. The Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and all other political groups went back in forth, but after it all, two things, simple as could be, were the most noted in the end- the victor and loosing candidate speeches after the results on Election Day.
It was a sort of innate knowledge that Obama would thank America for its trust in him, and that he would promise to continue fighting not only for the half that voted for him, but also for the other half of the nation who did not vote for him. However, no one exactly knew what Romney would address at his speech accepting his loss. It would have appeared, ironically enough, that Romney did not know either what he would say when accepting his loss at the presidency! Romney had prepared nothing more than a victory speech, and it took him a while to conjure up what to address, which was not much after all. Towards all those that ended up supporting his campaign and voting for him received nothing more than a few remarks, thank “you’s”, a few minutes of appreciation, nothing more. It can be understandable that Governor Mitt Romney would be faithful and positive and that he wished to only focus on victory; honestly, no one can blame him on that factor. However, it truly can make a person wonder if Romney exhibited the character thatAmericawould want, or actually needs in order to progress inAmerica.
If one sits down and one thinks about it, positivity is key to success, yet so is anticipation and prevention, something that Romney proved to be lacking. It makes an American wonder if under harsh circumstances, such as war or an even deeper plunge into recession; Romney’s ignorance towards anticipation would have cost America dearly. A strong and true leader prepares for everything and anything. Romney could have actually proved to be an exemplary loss, a moral support and comfort to the half of the nation who are still unsure of the nation’s leadership in government. Preparing himself for a losing speech did not mean something negative; a true leader would have acknowledged this and would have attempted a more descent job at leaving with pride and positivity, hope and humility. His actions truly left a lot to say about this one lost, more than if Romney would have lost with an extraordinary speech.
