2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Public Policy Polling Shows Mitt Romney Leading In 2012 Wisconsin Poll

Romney up in Ohio and Wisconsin According To Public Policy Polling
 
Our state by state look ahead to the contest for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination continues to find the same result over and over again: a closely clustered field but one almost always led by Mitt Romney.

In Ohio Romney leads with 32% to 28% for Mike Huckabee and 26% for Sarah Palin. Romney is also at 32% in Wisconsin, followed by Palin with 27% and Huckabee with 23%.

The numbers in these two midwestern states follow the big trend we've been seeing across the country, which is that conservatives are split pretty evenly in their support between the three candidates at this point but Romney leads overall because of a wide advantage among moderates.

In Ohio Palin has the lead by two points with conservatives over Huckabee and Romney, but Romney's at 43% with moderates to 26% for Huckabee and only 15% for Palin. In Wisconsin Romney leads Palin by 3 with conservatives but widens his overall lead thanks to a double digit edge with moderates. At this (very early) point there is no clear preference among conservatives for any particular candidate, but moderates are going strongly for Romney and that's fueling these leads.

Out of the eight states we've looked at now Romney has led in 6, finished second in 1, and finished third in 1. Huckabee has led in 2, finished second in 3, and finished third in 3. Palin has finished second in 4, and finished third in 4.

Clarus Poll: Romney Leads GOP 2012 Field, Gains Against Obama

Clarus Poll: Romney Leads GOP 2012 Field, Gains Against Obama

WASHINGTON, March 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new nonpartisan nationwide poll shows that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is currently the strongest GOP presidential candidate for the 2012 election. The poll also shows President Obama leading all potential Republican candidates, but by narrower margins than he did last August.

The poll was conducted March 17-20, 2010 by Clarus Research Group, a Washington, D.C.-based polling firm, using live telephone interviewers. It was based on a representative nationwide sample of 1,050 U.S. registered voters, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percent. The survey was not sponsored or paid for by any client, candidate or political party.

OBAMA RE-ELECTION

In a head-to-head match-up, Obama leads Romney 45 percent to 41 percent with 14 percent undecided. Though still behind the incumbent, Romney has strengthened his position since last August when the Clarus Poll showed Obama leading him by a 47-38 percent.

"Romney is the early polling frontrunner for the Republican nomination," said Ron Faucheux, president of Clarus. "He has improved his standing against Obama and runs first among Republicans for the 2012 presidential nomination."

In the poll, Obama leads former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin 52 percent to 34 percent, close to the 53 percent to 34 percent lead he posted against her in August.

"Though he continues to top all the potential GOP candidates surveyed, President Obama captures more than 50 percent of the vote only against Palin in the latest poll," said Faucheux.

In presidential trial heats, Obama leads former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee 47 percent to 39 percent, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich 48 percent to 36 percent, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush 49 percent to 37 percent.

"Gingrich improved his standing since the August poll when he was trailing Obama by 18 points. He's narrowed the gap to 12 points," said Faucheux. "Relative to Obama, Huckabee and Palin experienced only minimal improvement since August."

GOP NOMINATION

Romney leads the potential GOP nomination field among Republican voters. Results were: Romney 29 percent, Huckabee 19 percent, Palin 18 percent, Gingrich 13 percent, Jeb Bush 8 percent, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels 1 percent, and South Dakota Sen. John Thune 1 percent. Two percent volunteered candidates who were not named in the survey's questionnaire, and 9 percent were undecided.

"Some pundits believe that the health care reforms Romney supported in Massachusetts as governor could hurt him among Republicans now that Obama's health care package has become law," said Faucheux. "It remains to be seen whether this attack will gain traction against Romney's nomination prospects." Interviewing for the poll was completed the day before the U.S. House passed the health care bill.

BEST CHANCE TO BEAT OBAMA

When Republicans were asked which of the same list of potential candidates had the best chance of defeating President Obama in 2012, Romney captured 42 percent to Huckabee's 14 percent, Palin's 11 percent, and Gingrich's 10 percent. Jeb Bush received 5 percent, Daniels 2 percent, and Thune 1 percent.

Mitt Romney Statement On House Passage Of The Healthcare Bill

Governor Romney today issued the following statement on House passage of the healthcare bill:
 
"America has just witnessed an unconscionable abuse of power. President Obama has betrayed his oath to the nation — rather than bringing us together, ushering in a new kind of politics, and rising above raw partisanship, he has succumbed to the lowest denominator of incumbent power: justifying the means by extolling the ends. He promised better; we deserved better.
 
He calls his accomplishment “historic” — in this he is correct, although not for the reason he intends. Rather, it is an historic usurpation of the legislative process — he unleashed the nuclear option, enlisted not a single Republican vote in either chamber, bribed reluctant members of his own party, paid-off his union backers, scapegoated insurers, and justified his act with patently fraudulent accounting. What Barack Obama has ushered into the American political landscape is not good for our country; in the words of an ancient maxim, “what starts twisted, ends twisted.”
 
His health-care bill is unhealthy for America. It raises taxes, slashes the more private side of Medicare, installs price controls, and puts a new federal bureaucracy in charge of health care. It will create a new entitlement even as the ones we already have are bankrupt. For these reasons and more, the act should be repealed. That campaign begins today."

Tim Pawlenty To Join Mitt Romney At Freedom Foundation Of Minnesota Event April 9, 2010

Tim Pawlenty To Join Mitt Romney At Freedom Foundation Event April 9, 2010

Former Massachusetts Governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mitt Romney will visit the Twin Cities on April 9, 2010 to speak at a dinner sponsored by the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota (FFM) and sign copies of his newly released book. Joining Governor Romney for the event will be Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. The title of Governor Romney’s book is also the topic of his remarks: No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.

“The Freedom Foundation of Minnesota is both honored and excited to host two of our country’s most influential and important conservative leaders,” said Annette Meeks, CEO of the Freedom Foundation. “Governor Romney has been and continues to be one of the most powerful voices advancing free market policy alternatives. We’re planning an exciting evening where Minnesotans will hear Romney’s public policy ideas first hand.

“We are equally excited that Governor Tim Pawlenty will be joining us on April 9th. While Pawlenty’s public policy leadership is no secret to Minnesota conservatives, this will be the first major event where these two American leaders will appear on the same stage – a spectacular opportunity for the Freedom Foundation to highlight two dynamic American leaders.”

The event will be held at the Hotel Sofitel in Bloomington, beginning with a private reception and dinner. A dessert reception will precede remarks by the two governors with a book signing by Governor Romney to occur at the end of the evening. Registration details can be found at www.freedomfoundationofminnesota.com and tickets must be purchased in advance for all events.

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Mitt Romney To Deliver Keynote Address At Sixth Annual Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit In 2010

Governor Mitt Romney to Deliver Keynote Address at Sixth Annual Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit in 2010

Short Hills, NJ (Monday December 14th, 2009) Armada Health Care, LLC (Armada) the nation's largest Specialty Pharmacy Channel Management Organization, announced today that Gov. Mitt Romney will attend the Sixth Annual Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit in 2010. The Armada meeting is scheduled for May 4-7, 2010 at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas. Gov. Romney will deliver the Armada Summit Keynote address at the Opening Session. Lawrence S. Irene, CEO of Armada, stated, "We are delighted that Gov. Romney has shown an interest in our market and will be attending the 2010 Armada Summit. As the largest gathering of industry stakeholders, our annual summit is the perfect venue for national leaders like Gov. Romney to gain a valuable insight to the many challenges of the Specialty Pharmacy channel”

About the 2010 Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit:
Since our inaugural gathering five years ago, the Armada Summit has grown nearly 40 fold in attendance and is considered the premier annual platform for the Specialty Pharmacy industry. The 2010 Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit venue will offer every attendee a genuine opportunity to gain helpful knowledge about the current and future specialty pharmacy channel through valuable business sessions, productive meetings and educational seminars. The conference format is also designed to allow ample opportunities to network and establish new relationships with other industry associates. In the end, meeting participants will gain meaningful insight that transfer today’s specialty healthcare trends into tomorrow’s successful business opportunities.

Scheduled for May 4-7, participants at the 2010 Summit will include over 1,000 attendees and exhibitors from specialty pharmacy providers, third party payers, pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers, national distributors, and other industry professionals. Registration is now open and available online through www.armadasummit.com

March 5 National Press Club Luncheon And Book Signing With Mitt Romney

Romney Discusses American Greatness At March 5 National Press Club Luncheon

SOLD OUT - March 5 luncheon with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will discuss “The Case for American Greatness” at a Luncheon Friday, March 5.

Following a successful business career with the Boston Consulting Group, Bain & Co. and Bain Capital, Romney gained national prominence as president and CEO of the organizing committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He served as governor of Massachusetts until 2007. His achievements in office included economic recovery, education reform and health care reform. Romney was a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2008 and is considered a contender for the GOP nomination for president in 2012.

Copies of Romney’s new book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness,” will be available for $26 and signing. Proceeds benefit the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, and no outside books are permitted.

The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin just after 1 p.m.

All NPC Luncheon events are webcast live. A box with a link to the webcast will appear on our homepage five minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Governor Mitt Romney Endorses Senator John McCain For Re-election

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ENDORSES SENATOR JOHN McCAIN FOR RE-ELECTION

PHOENIX, AZ – U.S. Senator John McCain’s re-election campaign today announced that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has endorsed Senator John McCain for re-election to the United States Senate.

Governor Romney today issued the following statement:

“For years, I've been an admirer of John McCain. Then we became competitors. Today, I'm proud to call him my friend.



“In my view, it's hard to imagine the United States Senate without John McCain, especially in the critical times we find ourselves in, with double-digit unemployment, a mountain of debt imperiling future generations and a global terrorist threat from jihadists bent on destroying our very way of life.

“It is times like these that we look to leaders of character. Senator McCain’s record of service and sacrifice for America is honored by all. But I believe that it is his core values of courage, faith and honor – forged in battle and confirmed by a lifetime of service to America – that make Senator McCain’s leadership in the United States Senate so necessary in these perilous times. Not only am I proud to call him a friend, but as an American I am constantly reassured by Senator McCain's continued involvement in the affairs of our nation, and I am honored to support him.”

“Governor Romney is among the brightest and most dynamic leaders in our Party, and I am proud to have his support,” said Senator John McCain. “I look forward to working with him to advance our shared vision for a stronger, safer and more prosperous America.”

The American Action Network And Norm Coleman Hold First Press Conference Today At The National Press Club

The American Action Network And Norm Coleman Hold First Press Conference Today At The National Press Club

(Washington, D.C.)  Promising to be a powerful voice for center-right ideas and action, the American Action Network and its sister organization, the American Action Forum, held their inaugural press conference today at the National Press Club.

The American Action Forum, a 501(c)(3) is a charitable organization whose mission will be to help aggregate and synthesize the best ideas of the center-right into common-sense, conservative solutions and make those ideas publicly available.  The American Action Network is a 501(c)(4) organization which will seek to turn those ideas into action, through widespread dissemination of center-right policy proposals, including use of social networking as well as traditional communication channels. It will also advocate for their adoption with policy makers, opinion leaders, and the American people at large, with a special focus on younger Americans.

Fred Malek, a prominent business executive, philanthropist and a driving force behind the organizations, said, “I believe that the majority of Americans see themselves either as conservative or centrist.  They are deeply concerned about their jobs and want their country to be safe and secure.  They want to stop the bickering and fix the problems in ways that don’t include more debt and bigger government.  I believe a new generation of common-sense conservative ideas will be helpful in meeting those challenges. We have brought together strong leadership and two outstanding Boards of Directors to help formulate those solutions.  I am especially appreciative for the members of the boards of both organizations, who reflect years of public service and policy acumen.”

Norm Coleman, a former United States Senator from Minnesota and former Mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, will be the Chief Executive Officer of both organizations.  He said, “I have run a big city and I have had the great honor to serve in the Senate. I understand the need for both good ideas—and turning ideas into action.  I believe the path to more jobs, greater economic growth and strong national security lies in solutions grounded in center-right principals of lower taxes, limited government, entrepreneurial growth and strong national security. We need practical ideas that reflect the values of the American people, and we need to use cutting-edge technologies to communicate those ideas.  I am very proud to join with Fred to help lead this new organization, and look forward to working with these very talented people to bring center-right ideas to the policy marketplace.”

Doug Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, will serve as the President of the American Action Forum.  He said, “I am excited to help bring together the best ideas of the center-right, work with a talented group of experts and scholars, and, through policy forums, debates, and interactive discussions using the latest technologies, help chart a new course for the country.”

Rob Collins, former Chief of Staff to House Minority Whip Eric Cantor, will serve as the President of the American Action Network.  He said, “I appreciate the opportunity to expand the reach of the center-right movement.  I understand the importance of moving beyond the debate and turning ideas into action.  Outreach is a vital part to the public policy discussion, and I plan on being very aggressive in reaching out to the American people.”