This weekend kicked off early voting in Florida and I was thrilled to spend some time on Saturday with two of my favorite friends and activists (The Conservative Divas), Daria DiGiovanni and Ellen Snyder.  I appreciate their efforts and I know minds were changed and votes were cast for Romney because of the conversations, and encouragement they gave to many South Florida voters.

I for one appreciate every person who volunteered and continues to volunteer for RomneyRyan2012 as we spend 8 days in early voting.  If you have a few hours to give at any location throughout Florida, I encourage you to make the time.  Just drive to the nearest early voting location and contribute your time.

In Palm Beach County I want to recognize Andrea Plescia and her husband Frank for working tirelessly, not just this week, but for months.  I know our Veterans for Romney Coalition is stronger because of their efforts.

Women for Mitt will be conducting a large sign waving rally on Friday, November 2nd from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Palm Beach county and all are welcome (that means guys we want your help).  Thanks to Women Impacting the Nation, the Palms West Republican Club, and my co-captains, Janeen Capizola and Julie Scutti for your help with this event.

Signs will be available at the rally locations which are as follows:

NORTH COUNTY:  PGA Blvd. & Military Trail

CENTRAL COUNTY:  Lake Worth Road & US 441

SOUTH COUNTY:  Glades Road & St. Andrews Blvd.

Thanks again Divas and for allowing me to be the adopted Diva this weekend in Delray Beach.  Read Daria's Blog about the overall experience via the link below:

http://www.dariadigiovanni.com/conservative-diva-weekend-for-romney-ryan-2012/?fb_action_ids=10151260121479382&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

We are almost there… and remember LEAVE NOTHING IN THE TANK!

I noticed today the Obama campaign is running a new ad about the 537 votes that changed the course of history.  While voter apathy is not a new dilemma for either party, this year up and down the ticket voter turnout is key.  While I lived through the hanging chads and hourly updates on strategic legal decisions in Florida that did change the course of history, the lessons learned about 'every vote counts' were something we all should reflect upon, and make very sure we do everything possible to encourage people to vote.

The democrats know they must have full throttle turnout and their appeal to apathetic voters is probably one thing we can agree upon, however given some thought and another round of viewing the ad I couldn't help but notice the theme of changing the course of history.  Yes, we do have a chance to change the course of history and as a conservative I believe we will.  It really this time is the MOST critical election and history will forever be changed.  The question remains with you the voter as to which course you choose.  Do you stand with a liberal, entitlement class and a hopey-changey path, which has not produced an economic turnaround, or do you follow a new course and return to proven economic ways and means?  Will you vote for larger and more intrusive government or will you vote for private sector growth with less government regulations so businesses flourish again?  Obama is weak on all fronts, the economy, national security, government regulations, foreign policy, bi-partisan efforts, and he shows a complete lack of leadership.

When Ann Romney joined the citizens of Boca Raton and surrounding areas for a rally this past Saturday evening one comment stood out above many in her speech.  She reflected on Mitt's decision with her and their family to run for president and she asked if it was "too late" to turn this country around?  Mitt's answer was that it was not too far gone that we could make America great again, and thus a family all-in and a candidacy that I believe will change the course of history.

Some of you have already voted and some of you will be doing so each day through November 6th, it will be about turnout and not parties.  We need voters to turnout who understand whether republican, democrat or independent that we must change this, we must elect a leader, we must get out the vote for our children's future and we must vote for Mitt Romney.  Do everything you can each day to get out the vote and to ensure that the people you influence know the facts.  We cannot afford another four years like the past four years.  I believe we will win, but I will not stop working until we make sure every person is motivated to show up and vote for the right course.  Years from now the course of history will be read and studied in our history books and let us make sure that Mitt Romney has his chapter.

Publisher's Note:  Bethany Bowra has made her selections in the different races and Amendments in Florida, and this is her list.  We don't necessarily agree or disagree with them, but we are very pleased to see her take the time to put this together.  Great job Bethany.

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“If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself." - John Adams

The true story of the beginning of our American system of government is a phenomenon that it seems people are failing to remember today.  The watered-down version that tells of American farmers and merchants fighting off the British and establishing an independent country does no justice to the real facts of what went on for years while the colonists fought the most powerful military of that time while at the same time toiling over the system of government they would establish in a free America.

The real version needs to be told; preserving the remarkable story and reality that is the United States depends on it.  This election is about the economy-- but the underlying theme beneath this and every other election is which candidate is taking us back to the principles of our incredible beginning.  This isn't to tell you which candidate I feel you should vote for; rather, this is simply a reminder of how amazing our beginning and how extraordinary America truly is.