I believe so. It’s my view that Romney is leading the VP race and I think it would be beneficial to the party ticket in many ways. He’s a good debater, has a wonderful track record when it comes to efficiency and a national organization ready to get back to work just as soon as he says “go”. But…there is a but, he has a record of changing his views over the years. The Democrats I’m sure are ready for his possible entrance. However, as long as he can articulate his changes to the natural occurrence of maturity and knowledge and not waiver from his positions, he could look genuine and principled to voters. Personally, I think people can change and they should be allowed to. Besides, we need Romney back on the national scene.

Jay Cost at RealClearPolitics wrote an article in support of McCain picking Romney. (Be sure to read the rest)

Analysts have given multiple reasons for picking Romney over Tim Pawlenty, Rob Portman, Tom Ridge, etc. I think many of these hypothesized benefits are less than compelling:

(1) Romney will energize conservatives. Maybe, but the real question is whether they need energy. All that matters is if they vote, and it looks as though they will. This is an open election, and a consequential one. If the race remains reasonably close, turnout should be high, and conservatives should vote.
(2) Romney will bring Michigan. Do veep candidates really bring states? Color me skeptical. Most recent veep picks have not been chosen to win home states - which should tell us something. Anyway, who’s ever heard of a veep bringing his dad’s state?

(3) Romney will bring economic credibility. With a few exceptions, qualities or qualifications have not been transferred from veep to the top guy. It’s just as possible that, rather than boost McCain’s economic bona fides, Romney would underscore the impression that those bona fides are pretty weak.

(4) Romney can raise extra cash. He probably can, but by itself this is not a reason to select him. A veep nominee is more important than an ATM, so Romney has to offer McCain something else. If he can, his fundraising prowess is really just a supplement.