2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Thursday, September 6, 2012

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Doors Open 7:30 AM

Program Begins 9:30 AM

WestPac Restorations
765 Aviation Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Women for Mitt Rally with Ann Romney in Findlay, Ohio on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Women for Mitt Rally with Ann Romney in Findlay, Ohio on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Boston, MA – On Wednesday, Ann Romney will hold a Women for Mitt rally at the Winebrenner Auditorium in Findlay, Ohio.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Event: Ann Romney Holds Women for Mitt Findlay Rally  

Location:                 

Winebrenner Auditorium
Winebrenner Theological Seminary
University of Findlay
950 North Main Street
Findlay, Ohio

Doors Open: 10:30 AM EDT 

Invite Time: 12:30 PM EDT 

Program Time: 1:00 PM EDT

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan at the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, Iowa on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan at the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, Iowa on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
 
Boston, MA – On Wednesday, Paul Ryan will attend a Victory rally at the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel, Iowa.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Event: Congressman Ryan Attends Adel Victory Rally 

Location:                 

Dallas County Courthouse
801 Court Street
Adel, Iowa

Doors Open: 7:00 AM CDT

Invite Time: 9:00 AM CDT

Program Time: 9:20 AM CDT

For Tickets - Adel, Iowa Victory Rally

Questions: (515) 758-0492 or TeamIA@mittromney.com

Former Senator & National Co-Chairman of the Romney Jewish Coalition Norm Coleman Statement On Comments By John Burton

SEN. NORM COLEMAN: CHAIRMAN BURTON’S COMMENTS HAVE NO PLACE IN OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM

Boston, MA – Former Senator and National Co-Chairman of the Romney Jewish Coalition Norm Coleman made the following statement on the comments made by California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton:

“President Obama promised to lift up American politics. Unfortunately, some of his supporters, by employing rhetoric that has no place in our political system, are bringing it down to the gutter.  The comments by California Democratic Chair John Burton likening the Republican Party to Nazis and Joseph Goebbels are just such an instance. All people of good will should repudiate such disgraceful words.”

Mitt Romney Statement on Labor Day

MITT ROMNEY: FOR TOO MANY, LABOR DAY IS ANOTHER DAY OF WORRYING WHEN THE NEXT PAYCHECK WILL COME

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today made the following statement on Labor Day:

“Labor Day is a chance to celebrate the strong American work ethic. But for far too many Americans, today is another day of worrying when their next paycheck will come. Over 23 million Americans are struggling for work and job creation has not returned to our economy the way it should. Even President Obama has said we aren’t better off today than we were four years ago. My plan for a stronger middle class will champion small businesses, create millions of good jobs, and build a better future for our country

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan in Westlake, Ohio on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan in Westlake, Ohio on  Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Boston, MA – On Tuesday, Paul Ryan will attend a Victory rally at Westlake Recreation Center in Westlake, Ohio.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Event: Congressman Ryan Attends Westlake Victory Rally  

Location:                 

Westlake Recreation Center
28955 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, Ohio

Doors Open: 10:00 AM EDT

Invite Time: 12:00 PM EDT

Program Time: 12:20 PM EDT

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Boston, MA – On Tuesday, Paul Ryan will attend a Victory rally at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Event: Congressman Ryan Attends Cedar Rapids Victory Rally

Location:                 

Johnson Hall
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Doors Open: 1:30 PM CDT

Invite Time: 3:30 PM CDT

Program Time: 4:10 PM CDT

For Tickets Paul Ryan In Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Questions: (515) 758-0492 or TeamIA@mittromney.com

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan in Greenville, North Carolina on Monday, September 3, 2012

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan in Greenville, North Carolina on Monday, September 3, 2012

Boston, MA – On Monday, Paul Ryan will attend a Victory rally at East Carolina University.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Event: Congressman Ryan Attends Greenville Victory Rally 

Location:                 

Student Recreation Center
East Carolina University
128 Student Recreation Center
(At East 7th & Cotanche Streets)
Greenville, North Carolina 

Doors Open: 11:00 AM EDT

Invite Time: 1:00 PM EDT

Program Time: 1:20 PM EDT

Romney For President Launches "Text-To-Donate" Program

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES “TEXT-TO-DONATE” PROGRAM

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President announced the launch of “Text-to-Donate,” giving supporters a new and easy way to donate to the campaign over mobile phones.

“We recognize that people lead busy lives, but they still want to support Governor Romney with whatever means they have. This technology gives our incredible supporters the ability to make a donation in seconds – not minutes – with a text message,” said Zac Moffatt, Digital Director for Romney for President.

Mobile phone users can now donate $10 to the Romney for President campaign by texting the word GIVE to 37377.

Text-to-donate campaigns have become popular over the past few years during relief efforts for natural disaster charities. A recent FEC ruling allows for the political donations via text messaging. Building on their innovative online, offline, and mobile solutions, this program provides advocates of Governor Romney and Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan another way to donate to the campaign.

“Our goal is to breach the wall that has traditionally kept activists and citizens from contributing to the campaign,” said Moffatt. “Whether through our website, the Mitt Romney store, our Victory Wallet solution, and now over cell phones, voters can make secure donations to the Romney-Ryan campaign, regardless of where they are.”

This exciting program will launch with popular cellular providers such as Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular customers starting this week. Other carriers, including AT&T, will be joining text-to-donate shortly.

We're proud to announce this easy-to-use avenue to help elect Governor Romney. It's one more way that we've been able to involve busy Americans this election cycle.

Contributions or gifts to Romney for President, Inc. are not tax deductible. Contribution charged to your cell phone bill. Must be 18 or older. Standard message and data rates may apply. Additional information at http://mi.tt/SMSgive . For help, text HELP. Text STOP to cancel messages. Powered by payvia.

Romney Campaign: What They Are Saying About Mitt Romney's Speech At The 2012 Republican National Convention Part III

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

“Confident” … “Rousing” … “Endearing” … “Deeply Emotional”

The Associated Press: “A Rousing, Remarkably Personal Speech…” “Mitt Romney launched his fall campaign for the White House with a rousing, remarkably personal speech to the Republican National convention and a prime-time TV audience Thursday night, proclaiming that America needs ‘jobs, lots of jobs’ and promising to create 12 million of them in perilous economic times.” (The Associated Press, 8/31/12)

The New York Times: “Confident And At Ease…” “For nearly 40 minutes, Mr. Romney spoke — confident and at ease, alone on the huge stage erected for this moment — and accepted the Republican nomination for president.” (The New York Times, 8/31/12)

Politico: “Showed How His Experience At Bain Capital, Starting It As A Small And Struggling Business And Taking It To Riches, Informs His Worldview About The Power Of Markets…” “He showed how his experience at Bain Capital, starting it as a small and struggling business and taking it to riches, informs his worldview about the power of markets and his belief that the purpose of government is to clear obstacles to individual achievement rather than promote collective entitlements. The subtext of the address was that his business career has showed his ability to focus on the critical task at hand, in comparison to Obama’s tendency to get lost in gassy words and unrealistic promises.” (Politico, 8/31/12)

The Atlantic: “Neatly Encapsulated The Theme Of Disappointment Turning A Page To Hope.” “In what struck me as the speech's best line, Romney contrasted Obama's lofty, unfulfilled goals with his own, more human promise: ‘President Obama promised to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet," he said. ‘My promise is to help you and your family.’ … But it neatly encapsulated the theme of disappointment turning a page to hope.” (The Atlantic, 8/31/12)

Boston Herald: “Confident And At Times Deeply Emotional…” “A confident and at times deeply emotional Mitt Romney used the most important speech of his political life to deliver stirring recollections of his family, a plan to turn around the economy and a blistering indictment of President Obama’s term.” (Boston Herald, 8/30/12)

NBC’s Peter Alexander: “Encouraged People To Consider Whether Their Lives Were Better Now Than They Were Four Years Ago…” ALEXANDER: “Last night, Mitt Romney encouraged people to consider whether their lives were better now than they were four years ago and urged them not to feel guilty for giving up on President Obama.” (NBC, 8/31/12)

The Hill’s Christian Heinze: “A Very Good Night For Romney.” “So yes, this was a very good night for Romney. He was, above all, finally vulnerable, and that might be the thickest armor he has heading into the campaign’s final stage. Grade: A” (The Hill, 8/31/12)

BuzzFeed’s John Ellis: “Left People With The Impression That Things Just Might Get Better If He Is Elected President.” “The questions that remain, then, are these: Which is the best way forward? Which is the best way back? Romney’s speech was fine in that regard. He left people with the impression that things just might get better if he is elected president.” (BuzzFeed, 8/31/12)

Political Commentator Ruben Navarrette: “Romney Was Funny, Affable, Vulnerable, And Even Endearing.” “At times during his speech, Romney was funny, affable, vulnerable, and even endearing.” (CNN, 8/31/12)