We should not underestimate the challenge Republicans face in the coming general election. Obama’s poll numbers may be low, but he possesses the enormous advantage of incumbency.

He can use the presidency’s powerful bully pulpit to promote his message. He is viewed by many as friendly and likable — even if they consider his policies as off the mark. He’s a skilled and fiercely determined campaigner…

We should not give Obama a major additional advantage by nominating a vulnerable candidate. That would be a historic missed opportunity for the conservative movement — and the cause to restore America.

Social Security, for example, provides a vital safety net for millions of Americans. While Romney has long seen that Social Security has severe, long-term financial problems, he favors saving and protecting the program by fixing those problems.