2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Romney For President Releases New Television Advertisement In Florida: “Florida Families”

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES NEW TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENT IN FLORIDA: “FLORIDA FAMILIES”

Boston, MA – Romney for President today released a new television advertisement in Florida titled “Florida Families.” While Florida families struggled during the housing crisis, Newt Gingrich cashed in while working for Freddie Mac. After being sanctioned for ethics violations and resigning in disgrace, Newt Gingrich cashed in as a D.C. insider. President Obama and his campaign would be very happy if Newt Gingrich is the nominee.

“Newt Gingrich says he was not a lobbyist – he was just a politician who was paid millions after he left Congress to influence his friends in Washington. When it comes to his work for Freddie Mac, we still have more questions than answers. Speaker Gingrich should immediately make his Freddie Mac contract and work product available to the public.” –Gail Gitcho, Romney Communications Director

To View “Florida Families,” Please See: http://mi.tt/wmbbG8 

Ad Facts: Script For “Florida Families” (TV:30)

VOICEOVER: “While Florida families lost everything in the housing crisis, Newt Gingrich cashed in.”

VIDEO TEXT: “While Florida Families Lost Everything In The Housing Crisis, Newt Gingrich Cashed In”

VOICEOVER: “Gingrich was paid over $1.6 million by the scandal-ridden agency that helped create the crisis.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Paid $1.6 Million Freddie Mac”

· Newt Gingrich Reportedly Was Paid Between $1.6 Million And $1.8 Million By Freddie Mac. “Newt Gingrich made between $1.6 million and $1.8 million in consulting fees from two contracts with mortgage company Freddie Mac, according to two people familiar with the arrangement.” (Clea Benson and John McCormick, “Gingrich Said To Be Paid About $1.6 Million By Freddie Mac,” Bloomberg, 11/16/11)

VIDEO TEXT: “Fannie And Freddie Were At Heart Of Crisis – Kansas City Star 12.22.2011”

· Kansas City Star: “Fannie And Freddie Were At Heart Of Crisis” (Editorial, “Fannie And Freddie Were At Heart Of Crisis,” Kansas City Star, 12/22/11)

NEWT GINGRICH: “And I offered advice. And my advice as a historian…”

· Newt Gingrich: “I have never done any lobbying, every contract that was written during the period when I was out of the office specifically said I would do no lobbying, and I offered advice. And my advice as a historian, when they walked in and said to me, we are now making loans to people who have no credit history and have no record of paying back anything, but that's what the government wants us to do, is I said -- I said to them at the time: This is a bubble.” (Republican Presidential Candidate Debate, Auburn Hills, Michigan, 11/9/11)

VIDEO TEXT: “Gingrich Of Freddie Mac – Wall Street Journal 12.19.2011”

· The Wall Street Journal: “Gingrich Of Freddie Mac” (Editorial, “Gingrich Of Freddie Mac,” The Wall Street Journal, 12/19/11)

VOICEOVER: “An historian. Really?”

VIDEO TEXT: “Historian? Really?

VOICEOVER: “Sanctioned for ethics violations.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Sanctioned For Ethics”

· Politifact: “The allegations were largely adjudicated by January 1997, with Gingrich agreeing to pay a sum of $300,000 and admitting that he had ‘engaged in conduct that did not reflect creditably on the House of Representatives.’ He became the first speaker to be sanctioned in this fashion by the House.” (Louis Jacobson, “Newt Gingrich Blasts 1990s Ethics Investigation Of Him, Calling It Partisan,” Politifact, 12/7/11)

VOICEOVER: “Gingrich resigned from Congress in disgrace.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Resigned In Disgrace”

· Newt Gingrich Resigned From Congress In 1998. “He resigned as speaker of the House after two terms following an unexpectedly close mid-term election in 1998 in which Republicans gained far fewer seats than he had predicted.” (“Senior Gingrich Aides Resign Campaign En Masse,” MSNBC, 6/10/11)

VOICEOVER: “And then cashed in as a DC insider.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Cashed In As A DC Insider”

· Newt Gingrich Reportedly Was Paid Between $1.6 Million And $1.8 Million By Freddie Mac. “Newt Gingrich made between $1.6 million and $1.8 million in consulting fees from two contracts with mortgage company Freddie Mac, according to two people familiar with the arrangement.” (Clea Benson and John McCormick, “Gingrich Said To Be Paid About $1.6 Million By Freddie Mac,” Bloomberg, 11/16/11)

VOICEOVER: “If Newt wins, this guy would be very happy.”

MITT ROMNEY: “I’m Mitt Romney, and I approve this message.”

Mitt Romney Today Released the Following Statement on the March for Life

MITT ROMNEY: MARCH FOR LIFE PARTICIPANTS “MARCHING TODAY IN THE SPIRIT OF COMPASSION AND MERCY”

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today released the following statement on the March for Life:

“In great number, men and women from across our country are gathered today on the Mall in Washington in the cause of defending the rights of the unborn. In their ranks are many who remember the day when Roe v. Wade was announced. Also among them are thousands of young Americans born after 1973 whose idealism and good hearts will continue to represent the passion and resolve of the pro-life movement. All of them are marching today in the spirit of compassion and mercy, and I share their commitment to laws that protect the innocent and uphold a culture of life. We take heart that we are winning this issue step by step, and I look forward to working arm and arm with the pro-life movement until the wrong of Roe v. Wade has been set right.”

Romney For President Releases New Radio Advertisement In Florida: “Conservative Leader”

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES NEW RADIO ADVERTISEMENT IN FLORIDA: “CONSERVATIVE LEADER”

Boston, MA – Romney for President today released a new radio advertisement in Florida titled “Conservative Leader.” Conservative leaders in Florida and across the country are supporting Mitt Romney because of his record of creating jobs, balancing budgets, and defending life.

Script For “Conservative Leader” (Radio:60)

VOICEOVER: “Leaders across Florida are supporting Mitt Romney because only Mitt can restore jobs, free enterprise, and the values of liberty.”

VOICEOVER: “Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi said:”

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI: “I firmly believe that the one person who is prepared and ready to hit the ground running and lead our country and our world out of this economic recession is Governor Mitt Romney. And I’m very proud to endorse him.”
 
VOICEOVER: “Today conservatives are supporting Mitt Romney because he shares their values:  the sanctity of life, the sacredness of marriage, and the importance of the family.”

VOICEOVER: “Founder of Women Affirming Life Mary Ann Glendon said:” 

MARY ANN GLENDON: “The pro-life movement has worked so hard for so many years in the effort to change people’s hearts and minds on the life issues. That like Ronald Reagan, like Henry Hyde, Mitt Romney should be welcomed as a great success story for the pro-life movement.”

VOICEOVER: “Mitt Romney – Because it’s time we start believing in America again.”

MITT ROMNEY:  “I’m Mitt Romney, I am running for President and I approve this message.” 

VOICEOVER: “Paid for by Romney for President, Inc.”

Mitt Romney Holds a Roundtable on Housing Issues and Participates in NBC News Debate on Monday, January 23, 2012

Mitt Romney Holds a Roundtable on Housing Issues and Participates in NBC News Debate on Monday
 
Boston, MA – On Monday, Mitt Romney will hold a roundtable on housing issues and then will participate in the NBC News-National Journal-Tampa Bay Times-Florida Council of 100 Debate in Tampa.
 
Monday, January 23, 2012
 
Event: Mitt Romney Holds a Roundtable on Housing Issues
 
When:  8:00 AM EST
 
Location:                 

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk
Riverview Room
200 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, Florida
 
Event: Mitt Romney Participates in NBC News-National Journal-Tampa Bay Times-Florida Council of 100 Debate
 
When:  9:00 PM EST
 
Location:                 

University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida

Pensacola News Journal Endorses Mitt Romney for President

PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL: "FOR THE GOP NOMINATION: MITT ROMNEY"

"For The GOP Nomination: Mitt Romney"
Pensacola News Journal
Editorial
January 22, 2012

http://www.pnj.com<http://www.pnj.com/article/20120122/OPINION/201220308/For-GOP-nomination-Mitt-Romney>
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This year, for the Jan. 31 Republican primary election, we recommend former=  Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

While hardly the underdog McCain was, we feel that Romney has some of the b= est ideas in the GOP field not just for the nation, but for our area.

We believe Romney has good ideas about defense spending in a post-Iraq/Afgh= anistan era. He holds a cautious view of potential defense cuts, saying tha= t he would not reduce the defense budget to lower than 4 percent of the nat= ion's gross domestic product. It's about 4.7 percent now.

He also believes that the fleet is too small, and has said that he would bu= ild an additional nine to 15 ships, an important consideration to a Navy th= at might be called upon even more with the rise of China and the concerns o= f Asian nations who look to the United States to counter-balance Beijing.

Romney also calls for an additional 100,000 active-duty personnel.

Romney also has a thoughtful position on another issue important to Northwe= st Florida: Medicare. Romney believes that some of the ideas put forward by=  Paul Ryan, a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, hold merit, including = the possibility of vouchers and increased managed care. Romney also is clea= r that any adjustments to the Medicare program would be for future benefici= aries.

In a time of tight budgets and growing demand on services like Medicare and=  Social Security, some ideas suggested by Ryan, with some seemingly support= ed by Romney, should be part of the political discussion.

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Mitt Romney Holds a Grassroots Rally and Discusses Jobs and the Economy in Ormond Beach, FL on Sunday

Mitt Romney Holds a Grassroots Rally and Discusses Jobs and the Economy in Ormond Beach, FL on Sunday
 
Boston, MA – On Sunday, Mitt Romney will hold a grassroots rally and discuss jobs and the economy with supporters in Ormond Beach, Florida.
 
Sunday, January 22, 2012
 
Event: Mitt Romney Holds a Grassroots Rally and Discusses Jobs and the Economy with Supporters
 
When: 5:30 PM EST
 
Location:                 

All-Star Building Materials
1361 North US-1
Ormond Beach, Florida

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of Mississippi Lt. Governor Reeves And Other Leaders

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF MISSISSIPPI LT. GOVERNOR REEVES AND OTHER LEADERS

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves and other elected officials and leaders in Mississippi.

“It’s great to see this distinguished group of leaders join my campaign,” said Romney.  “They are fighting for those that have been hit hard by the failed policies of the Obama presidency. I look forward to working with them to bring my conservative message to voters across Mississippi.”

Announcing his support, Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi Tate Reeves said, “I am proud to support Mitt Romney because he has the experience to recharge our economy, put Americans back to work, and cultivate our nation’s entrepreneurial spirit. He is the conservative leader we need and his pro-growth message is resonating with voters across America.”

Elected Official And Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney:

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves
State Treasurer Lynn Fitch
State Auditor Stacey Pickering
State Agriculture Commissioner Cindy Hyde Smith
State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney
Southern District Public Service Commissioner Leonard Bentz
Central District Public Service Commissioner Lynn Posey
Southern District MDOT Commissioner Tom King
Central District MDOT Commissioner Dick Hall
Northern District MDOT Commissioner Mike Tagert
Senate President Pro Tempore Terry Brown
Senator Merle Flowers
Senator Briggs Hopson
Senator Buck Clarke
Senator Joey Fillingane
Senator John Polk
Speaker Pro Tempore Greg Snowden
State Representative Herb Frierson
State Representative Wanda Jennings
State Representative Casey Eure

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of Michigan Congressman Dan Benishek

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF MICHIGAN CONGRESSMAN DAN BENISHEK

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Congressman Dan Benishek.

“I’m proud to have Dan’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “Though he has not been in Congress very long, Dan has made his mark by being a staunch advocate for the same conservative policies that I look to implement as president. I look forward to working with him in the months to come as I spread my message of a simpler, smaller, and smarter federal government throughout my native state of Michigan and across the country.”

“For my fellow Michiganders, this upcoming election is the most critical in generations. Our country simply cannot take four more years of President Obama’s broken promises and failed policies. Mitt Romney shares the values that made me run for office in the first place: a willingness to take on Washington, a commitment to repeal Obamacare and a promise to end Washington's runaway spending. I urge all my fellow conservatives to reject four more years of a failed presidency and join me in supporting Mitt Romney.”

Background On Congressman Dan Benishek:

Congressman Benishek Was Elected To The U.S. House In 2010. Congressman Benishek succeeded 18-year Congressman Bart Stupak, the deciding vote on Obamacare. Benishek previously was a general surgeon in the Dickinson County Healthcare System. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received his medical degree at Wayne State University. Dr. Benishek resides in Iron County, Michigan.

Mitt Romney Announces Support of Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger & Congressmen Mike Conaway & Pete Olson

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF THREE TEXAS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger and Congressmen Mike Conaway and Pete Olson.

“It is my sincere privilege to announce the support of these leaders from the great state of Texas,” said Mitt Romney. “Each of them has long stood for our conservative principles both at home and in Washington, D.C. We have a long road ahead, but with their help, I am confident that we can spread our pro-growth message to voters across the country and defeat President Obama in November.”

Announcing her support, Congresswoman Granger said, “It is time we had a conservative leader who will restore our country’s standing in the world. President Obama’s reckless foreign policy has not only failed, it has emboldened our enemies. Mitt Romney is committed to making the 21st Century an American Century. I am proud to stand with him.”

“It is my privilege to help Mitt Romney secure the Republican nomination and defeat Barack Obama this November,” said Congressman Mike Conaway. “With federal spending out of control, Americans need a leader that understands how to balance a budget. The strength of our economy depends on balancing the federal budget, and there is no candidate more capable of doing that than Mitt Romney. I look forward to a smaller, simpler, and smarter government under his leadership.”

Announcing his support, Congressman Pete Olson said, “Mitt Romney is the only candidate that understands the magnitude of President Obama’s failure with respect to both the economy and foreign policy. In order to ensure a strong and safe future for our children and grandchildren, we must elect a man with Governor Romney’s knowledge, experience, and ability to lead. I am honored to offer him my support.” 

Members Of Congress Endorsing Mitt Romney:

Kay Granger Was Elected To The U.S. Congress In 1996. She is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where she is chair of the Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations. She is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Co-Chair of the House Anti-Terrorism Caucus. She resides in Fort Worth, Texas.

Congressman Mike Conaway Was Elected To The U.S. Congress In 2004. He serves on the House Agriculture, Intelligence, Armed Services, and Ethics Committees. On the Agriculture Committee, he serves as Subcommittee Chairman of the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. He is an ordained deacon in the Baptist Church, and is married with four children and seven grandchildren.

 

Congressman Pete Olson Was Elected To The U.S. Congress In 2008. He serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is a member of the Republican Study Committee. He lives in Sugarland, Texas with his wife and two children.