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RNC Announces Opening Of 23 Victory Offices In Florida

RNC Announces Opening Of 23 Victory Offices In Florida

WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee (RNC) today announced the official opening of 23 Victory Field Offices in Florida. These offices will coordinate the get out the vote operations for Governor Mitt Romney leading up to the November election. The RNC will work hand-in-hand with the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) and Mitt Romney for President at each of these 23 offices to ensure that Governor Romney defeats President Barack Obama in November and all Republicans on the ticket are successful on Election Day.
 
This is the first round of offices the RNC will open in Florida and demonstrates the fast pace at which the Republican Party continues to cement a path to victory for Governor Romney in Florida.
 
A recent Quinnipiac poll of Floridians shows an almost 20 percent voter enthusiasm advantage for Republicans in the Sunshine State compared to Democrats. The RNC's Victory Offices will build on that enthusiasm up to Election Day by mobilizing volunteers to knock on doors, make phone calls, register voters, and educate Floridians about the important choice they face in November.
 
"President Obama failed to deliver hope and change to Florida," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. "Today, voters are ready for new direction, and Republicans and Gov. Romney are offering exactly that. While President Obama runs from his record and attempts to divide the electorate, Republicans are running on the issues that matter: jobs and the economy. Our Victory Offices will allow us to take that message to voters all across the state."
 
"Floridians are tired of President Obama's hostility towards job creators and ready for new leadership in the White House," said RNC Co-Chair Sharon Day. "Republicans across Florida are united in our efforts to defeat President Obama and elect Governor Mitt Romney as our next president."
 
"Florida Republicans are ready for the historic election ahead of us," said RPOF Chairman Lenny Curry. "The stakes are high, and there is plenty of work to be done, but with the RNC, RPOF, and the Romney Campaign partnering together, we will be victorious in November. I look forward to working alongside all the volunteers who will be at our Victory Offices as we fight for a more prosperous future for our state and country."
 
The Republican National Committee will be opening our 23 Florida Victory Offices in the following cities:
 
Victory Office
2601 Manatee Ave. West, Ste D
Bradenton, FL, 34205
 
Victory Office
1602 Oakfield Drive, Suite 207
Brandon, FL, 33511
 
Victory Office
218 State Road 436
Casselberry, FL, 32707
 
Victory Office
4707 140th Avenue North, Suite 208
Clearwater, FL, 33762
 
Victory Office
17595 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 203
Fort Myers, FL, 33908
 
Victory Office
921 N. Nova Rd.
Holly Hill, FL, 32117
 
Victory Office
4963 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL, 32207
 
Victory Office
4277 South Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL, 33813
 
Victory Office
6769 N. Wickham Rd. Suite B101
Melbourne, FL, 32940
 
Victory Office
8500 SW 8th St, Suite 218
Miami Dade, FL, 33144
 
Victory Office
2500 Tamiami Trail N, #107
Naples, FL, 34103
 
Victory Office
4768 US Hwy 19
Newport Richey, FL, 34652
 
Victory Office
2611 SW 19th Street, Suite 200
Ocala, FL, 34471
 
Victory Office
234 South Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL, 32807
 
Victory Office
1260 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL, 34229
 
Victory Office
1555 Palm Beach Lakes, Suite 650
Palm Beach , FL, 33401
 
Victory Office
1607 Lisenby Ave, Suite C
Panama City, FL, 32405
 
Victory Office
4455 Bayou Bvld Suite C
Pensacola, FL, 32503
 
Victory Office
150 S Andrews Ave, Suite 370
Pompano Beach, FL, 33069
 
Victory Office
525 State Road 16, Suite 104
St. Augustine, FL, 32084
 
Victory Office
2101 Tyrone Blvd
St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
 
Victory Office
1111 SE U.S. Hwy 1, Suite 134
Stuart, FL, 34994
 
Victory Office
420 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL, 32301

Michele Bachmann Files for Re-Election to Minnesota's Sixth District Today

Bachmann Files for Re-Election

Blaine, Minn - Michele Bachmann filed for reelection to the sixth district today. Bachmann is running for her fourth term in Congress as a leader of conservative and common sense solutions.

Speaking about her district, Bachmann said:
 
"Minnesotans see the slow recovery and sustained unemployment and they worry their children and grandchildren will never achieve the American Dream of independence. The voters have said the economy is the number one issue of this election and they understand failed policies to spend our way out of this recession are simply not working. Minnesotans are ready for leadership that can create jobs, lower taxes and reduce government involvement in our businesses. We are all ready for America to get back to work, back to liberty and back to prosperity.

"From large projects like the St. Croix Bridge to personal issues like foster care, the sixth district has been my home for 40 years, and I will continue to serve my constituents on the issues that matter to them."

Bachmann is running in the sixth district that covers all of Benton, Sherburne and parts of Anoka, Carver, Stearns, Washington and Wright counties.

Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan Holds Roundtable In North Carolina on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Rep. Paul Ryan Holds Roundtable In North Carolina

Boston, MA – On Tuesday, Rep. Paul Ryan will hold a roundtable at Big Ed’s City Market in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Event: Rep. Paul Ryan Holds Raleigh Roundtable

When: 9:45 AM EDT

Location:                 

Big Ed’s City Market
220 Wolfe Street
Raleigh, North Carolina

Ron Paul Will Speak at the Texas Liberty Concert in Conjunction with his Appearance at the TX State Republican Convention

Ron Paul Will Speak at the Texas Liberty Concert in Conjunction with his Appearance at the TX State Republican Convention

Congressman Ron Paul will speak at the Texas Liberty Concert in conjunction with his appearance at the TX  State Republican Convention.  The event will be held at The River Ranch in the Fort Worth Stockyards 500 NE 23rd Street  Fort Worth, TX on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 6:30 pm to 10 pm.  Jordan Page, a leading musician and songwriter in the Ron Paul movement will perform live from 7:15 to 8:15 after which Ron Paul will address the crowd. Organizers are charging $20 for tickets which covers parking, 2 drinks (sodas, bottled water or beer), and the show.  The organizers are suggesting that you purchase tickets online in advance as this event is expected to sell out

Mitt Romney Announces Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers To Lead House Team

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES CONGRESSWOMAN CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS TO LEAD HOUSE TEAM

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney announced today that U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Wa.) will serve as the campaign’s point person in the U.S. House of Representatives. In this role, she will serve as liaison between the campaign and the Republican Conference in the U.S. House of Representatives. She will partner with U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), who has spearheaded the campaign’s congressional outreach efforts since last fall and will continue to serve as the campaign's liaison to the U.S. Senate.

“I am honored that Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers has agreed to take a leadership role on behalf of the campaign,” said Mitt Romney. “She understands the impact of the economic challenges Americans face and the need to put our country on a better track. As a member of the leadership team in the House, she will be a helpful partner in our efforts to ensure our focus remains on the critical issue of economic security for all Americans.”

“I am truly honored to serve as the leader of Mitt Romney’s House team,” said Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers. “Governor Romney has demonstrated the leadership and vision that we have been fighting for in Congress to stop runaway government spending and create an environment for job creation. I look forward to working with the campaign, Senator Blunt, and leaders across the country in our effort to get our country back on the right track.”

“I have enjoyed working with Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers for many years, and I know she's a tireless public servant who will serve as a valuable leader for Governor Romney's campaign," said Senator Blunt. "President Obama's policies have failed to put people back to work and get our economy back on track, which is why I look forward to working with Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers and other leaders to help elect Governor Romney this November.”

Background On Representative McMorris Rodgers:

Cathy McMorris Rodgers is now in her fourth term in Congress representing Eastern Washington's Fifth Congressional District. She was elected by her colleagues to serve as a member of the Republican Leadership team in 2009 as vice chair of the House GOP Conference. Prior to serving in the House, she served five terms as a citizen legislator in Olympia eventually being elected to minority leader. When the legislature was not in session Cathy worked in her family’s small business, Peachcrest Fruit Basket, near Kettle Falls, Washington. She attended Pensacola Christian College in Florida and earned her Executive MBA from the University of Washington. She is married to Brian Rodgers, a retired 26 year active-duty Navy Commander; they have two children, Cole and Grace.

New Obama for America Television Ad: "Heard it Before"

New Obama for America Ad: "Heard it Before"

CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Obama for America released a new television advertisement titled “Heard it Before” that highlights Mitt Romney's failed economic record as Governor of Massachusetts -- and how he wants to bring that same economic philosophy to the White House. When running for Governor, Romney promised more jobs, less debt and smaller government. Once in office, he fell short on those promises and more – Massachusetts plummeted to 47th out of 50 in job creation, taxpayers were left with more debt per person than in any other state, and the size of government increased.

Now that he’s running for President, we’re hearing the same empty promises. And America can’t afford the same results. The bottom line is simple – Romney Economics didn’t work then, and it won’t work now.

“Heard it Before” is airing in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

TITLE
 “Heard It Before”

AD
 
VO:

“It started like this…”

Visual:

“Massachusetts 2002”

VO:

Romney: “I speak the language of business. I know how jobs are created.”

Visual:

“Romney campaigning for Governor.”
 
VO:

“But it ended like this. One of the worst economic records in the country.”

Visual:

Boston Globe masthead/headline: “Romney’s economic record” – Boston Globe, 7/29/07

Pull quote: “one of the worst in the country”
 
VO:

“When Mitt Romney was Governor, Massachusetts lost 40,000 manufacturing jobs.”

Visual:

Closed factory.

Super: “Lost 40,000 manufacturing jobs” –Bureau of Labor Statistics

VO:

“A rate twice the national average.”

Visual:

Abandoned work gloves.

Super: “Twice the national average” –Bureau of Labor Statistics

VO:

“And fell to forty-seventh in job creation. Fourth from the bottom.”

Visual:

Chart scrolls down to find MA at the bottom of job creation.

Logo: “State Job Creation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics”
 
VO:

“Instead of hiring workers from his own state, Romney outsourced call center jobs to India.”

Visual:

Romney campaigning. Empty office building. Workers in India.

Super: “Outsourced jobs to India” – Boston Globe, 5/1/12
 
VO:

“He cut taxes for millionaires like himself…”

Visual:

Romney boarding jet

Super: “Cut taxes for millionaires” –Associated Press, 11/18/05, 12/8/05
 
VO:

“While raising them on the middle class…”

Visual:

Middle class family

Super: “Raised taxes and fees on middle class” – Boston Globe, 9/27/06
 
VO:

“…and left the state two point six billion deeper in debt.”

Visual:

Massachusetts State House

Super: “$2.6 billion more in debt” – Massachusetts Treasurer
 
VO:

“So now, when Mitt Romney talks about what he’d do as President…”

Romney: “I know what it takes to create jobs.”

Visual:

Romney campaigning in 2012

Super: “Get the facts at RomneyEconomics.com”

VO:

“Remember, we’ve heard it all before…”

Romney: “I know how jobs are created.”

Visual:

Side-by-side screen shots of Romney campaigning 2002 and 2012.
 
VO:

“Romney economics.  It didn’t work then, and it won’t work now.”

Visual:

Boston Globe headline.

Super: “It didn’t work then.  It won’t work now.”

Disclaimer: “Approved by Barack Obama.  Paid for by Obama for America.”

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Announces Bill Clinton as the Keynote Speaker for the First Annual HHH-Mondale Dinner on Saturday, August 4, 2012

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Announces President Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker for the First Annual HHH-Mondale Dinner on Saturday, August 4, 2012

Sunday DFL State Convention Results: National Convention Delegates, Presidential Electors, Democratic National Committee Members

Sunday DFL State Convention Results: National Convention Delegates, Presidential Electors,
Democratic National Committee Members, DFL At-Large State Directors, Debated DFL Party Platform Resolutions

Rochester, MN - The Minnesota DFL Party concluded the 2012 State Convention today after completing the selection process for several important state and national leadership positions, listed below. 

Democratic National Convention Delegates Selected June 3
(with Congressional District number)

Julia Massman - 1
Roxanne Mindemann - 2
Susan Moravec - 2
Ceri Everett - 2
Pete Vujovich - 2
Terry Friedrichs - 2
Brian Baker - 3
Jana Hoffa - 3
John Hall - 3
Roseann Zimbro - 3
Mary Stanton - 3
Phil Reitan - 3
Zoe Stein - 4
Donna Roost - 4
Kaying Thao - 4
Christal Perkins - 4
Ananth Shankar - 4
Alex Valen - 4
Danzig Norberg - 4
Patricia Williamson - 4
Andrea Whitaker - 5
Jennifer Robins - 5
Alexis Pennie - 5
Nimco Ahmed - 5
Sophie Wallerstedt - 5
Jenny Belsito - 5
Frank Brown - 5
Patrick Jansen - 6
Shannon Schroeder - 6
Aaron Wittenebel - 7
Dan McKenzie - 8
Steve Linnerooth - 8

Alternates:
Roselynn Anderson - 1
Rosa Reyes - 2
Phil Sterner - 2
Tori Richardson-Hill - 3
Christopher Seymore - 3
Paul Slattery - 4
John McGlory - 5
Roann Cramer - 5

Presidential Electors

Electors: Dee Long and Rick Stafford
Alternates: Gabe Aderhold and Katherine Speer

Democratic National Committee Members

Wes Gadsden
Javier Morillo
Lori Sellner
Nancy Schumacher

Senator Rob Portman Attends Grand Opening of Romney for President Ohio Headquarters

Senator Rob Portman Attends Grand Opening of Romney for President Ohio Headquarters

Boston, MA – On Saturday, Senator Portman will attend the grand opening of the Ohio Headquarters of Romney for President in Columbus, Ohio. 

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Event: Senator Portman Attends Grand Opening of RFP Ohio Headquarters

When: 12:00 PM EDT

Location:                 

RFP Ohio Headquarters
1335 Dublin Rd
Suite 110-F
Columbus, Ohio

Ron Paul Campaign Statement on Louisiana GOP Convention

Ron Paul Campaign Statement on Louisiana GOP Convention

National Campaign Manager John Tate condemns Shreveport event’s “unnecessary conflict” and applauds its “positive conclusion” LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign released the following statement concerning the outcome of the Louisiana State Republican Convention. Below please find comments from National Campaign Manager John Tate:

“The Ron Paul campaign condemns the unfortunate activities that took place at the Louisiana Republican State Convention in Shreveport.

“However, we also wish to highlight and applaud the fact that the convention ended on a high note reflective of the cooperation all Republicans wish to see toward the mutual aim of defeating President Obama in the November general election.

“The unnecessary conflict, and positive conclusion as we understand it, transpired as follows.

“LAGOP officials ignored the vast majority of duly elected delegates and attempted to use illegally adopted rules to deny Ron Paul supporters an opportunity to attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Louisiana has 46 delegates. Five were pledged to Mitt Romney based on the March 23^rd primary result and Rick Santorum received 10, meaning most delegates were contestable at the state convention.

“Delegates to the state convention were chosen at caucus meetings on April 28^th. Ron Paul slates won four of six congressional district contests. Of the approximately 180 delegates attending the state convention, 113 voted to remove the LAGOP chairman when he failed to respond to requests for information and other motions from delegates. Nearly two-thirds of the delegates began physically moving their chairs, literally turning their back on the GOP chair appointed by the party hierarchy.

“In another instance, State Central Committeeman and Ron Paul supporter Henry Herford Jr. of Franklin Parrish was attacked by some security officials who didn’t realize that the body had voted out the previous chairman. Mr. Herford has a prosthetic hip and according to a doctor at the scene it appears as though the prosthetic was dislocated and may require replacement. The injury occurred as he was beginning to call to order the newly re-formed convention.

“In yet another instance, Ron Paul supporter Alex Helwig, Chairman of the Rules Committee who made the motion to remove the chair, was arrested by Shreveport police and released. During his brief detainment, some of his fingers were broken and when he returned to the event he was walking with aid of a cane.

“By 10:50 a.m. today, the newly formed convention completed its work. Newly-elected national delegates met with the Romney campaign’s Louisiana Chairman, Scott Sewell, who graciously said ‘that he supported the effort and would do everything he could to make sure the delegation was seated’ in Tampa.

“Despite the divisiveness that characterized the Louisiana state convention initially, we are thankful that the Paul and Romney campaigns took the high road to guarantee the enfranchisement of Republicans whose candidate preferences differ.

“Republicans of goodwill agree that following the spirited primary season, the general election presents us with an opportunity to defeat Obama and place the nation on a path to recovery.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured at the convention. And, we thank all responsible convention participants for ending the day on a more unified note.”