By CNN's Jack Cafferty:
It's been a long journey for Mitt Romney.
After six years of running, on Thursday night he will have what is probably his best chance to convince the American people that he should be their next president.
Although voters believe that Romney is best-equipped to deal with our ailing economy, the nation's top issue, it's been an uphill battle for him when it comes to connecting with these voters.
Over the past few days, other speakers - most effectively his wife, Ann - have made the case that Romney is much more than a rich and seemingly emotionless business executive with good hair.
But a lot of Americans still aren't convinced. They don't believe this guy with $200 million in the bank, offshore accounts and private tax returns understands what it's like to struggle.
With that in mind, Politico has some advice on how Romney can make the best use of his convention speech.
For starters, Romney should "go bold," which means not only pitching his own plans for fixing our problems but revealing some personal details he hasn't before.
That means things like his Mormon faith, his near-death experience in France or even what it was like to shut down a plant at Bain Capital.
Another suggestion is to "go light on the red meat." That's what Paul Ryan is for, as he so eloquently showed the nation Wednesday night.
Lastly, Romney could talk about his relationship with his father, George Romney. By giving some details - and showing some emotion - about what he learned from his father, Romney could show us a glimpse of the humanity that many have yet to see but that those close to him insist is there.
Here’s my question to you: How well do you feel you know Mitt Romney?
Interested to know which ones made it on air?
Connecticut voter:
How well did we know Obama at this point in 2008? Romney wasn't dropped on top of this mountain of success. Anyone who knows him knows he worked longer hours, studied harder, and wasted less time than anyone else. It's incredibly hard to do what he's done. The fact this guy got there says volumes about how smart he is and how he would work as President.
Barb:
His wife says he is a funny and honest man. I see a boring tax evader who would raise my taxes while giving himself and his rich friends more tax cuts.
Lou:
I don't give two hoots about his personal, religious, or family life. Strapped his dog on the car...big deal. Was a jerk in college...who wasn't? But I do want to know what he was like as a businessman, because that is the experience he is selling to us. So far, I'm not impressed with his ethics.
Jim:
Not as well as I know Barack Obama. And I’m not interested in going down that road again. I'll take a chance on what I know about Romney.
Milton in Netherlands:
Not at all. He is a man who plays by his own set of rules. His refusal to release his tax returns makes it difficult even for many people in his party to know him.
JD in New Hampshire:
The only thing I don't know about Mitt Romney is how he sleeps at night.
Bob in Ohio:
One can never know enough about any politician to trust them.