2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Newt 2012 Releases New Television Ad: “Main Street”

Newt 2012 Releases New Ad: “Main Street”

Atlanta, GA - Newt 2012 released its new ad, “Main Street,” which began airing statewide today in Iowa.  The ad can be viewed here.
 
Communications Director Joe DeSantis said the ad continues Speaker Gingrich’s focus on communicating his Jobs and Growth plan for the economy and that it will air in conjunction with the “Winning the Argument” debate clip ad, which was released yesterday.

“Main Street” features Gingrich speaking to camera, expressing optimism that with the right policies, America can create millions of new jobs right now.  Using full-screen graphics, the ad drives home the message that Newt has a plan to fix the economy.  And that Newt and his plan are endorsed by the architect of Ronald Reagan’s economic plan, Art Laffer.

During his Jobs and Growth bus tour throughout Iowa this week, Newt Gingrich is drawing a clear contrast with Governor Romney about the Governor’s timid response to Barack Obama on the economy, and lack of a bold plan of his own for jobs and growth.

DeSantis said Newt 2012 has placed a major buy in Iowa, and will remain on air through the January 3 caucus.

Transcript of ad:

If you hear high unemployment is our new normal, just say bologna!

We can create millions of jobs right now.

My plan includes repealing laws that raise taxes and strangle business.

Cutting taxes so America is once again the best place to invest and create jobs.

And unleashing the power of our energy industry.

That's just a start. Working together, we can rebuild the America we love and get people working again. I'm Newt Gingrich and I approve this message.

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Newt Gingrich Endorsed by Architect of Reagan Economic Plan, Economist Arthur Laffer

Newt Gingrich Endorsed by Architect of Reagan Economic Plan, Economist Arthur Laffer

Nashville, TN - Renowned economist, father of The Laffer Curve and supply-side economics, and architect of the Ronald Reagan economic plan, Arthur Laffer, announced his endorsement today of Newt Gingrich for President of the United States.
 
"Newt has the best plan for jobs and economic growth of any candidate in the field,” said Laffer.

“Like Ronald Reagan’s tax cuts and pro-growth policies, Newt’s low individual and corporate tax rates, deregulation and strong dollar monetary policies will create a boom of new investment and economic growth leading to the creation of tens of millions of new jobs over the next decade.  Plus, Newt’s record of helping Ronald Reagan pass the Kemp Roth tax cuts and enacting the largest capital gains tax cut in history as Speaker of the House shows he can get this plan passed and put it into action.”

Mr. Laffer will join Newt Gingrich in Storm Lake, Iowa, Thursday for a formal press conference announcing the endorsement.

"Rebuilding the America we love requires returning to job creation and economic growth.  We need big changes to fix the economy, and I am ready to stand up to Barack Obama’s class warfare rhetoric to make the case that letting the American people keep more of what they earn is the best way to create jobs.”

Dr. Laffer received his B.A. in economics from Yale, and his MBA and Ph. D. in economics at Stanford.  Laffer is the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research firm focusing on interconnecting macroeconomics, political and demographic changes affecting global financial markets.

Newt 2012 Releases New TV Ad –“Winning the Argument”

Newt 2012 Releases New Ad – “Winning the Argument”

Atlanta, GA - Newt 2012 today released a new TV ad, which will begin airing statewide Wednesday in Iowa.
 
Communications Director Joe DeSantis said Newt 2012 placed a major buy, and will remain on air through the January 3rd caucus.

The new spot focuses on jobs and economic growth, and uses clips from Newt Gingrich’s strong debate performances.  It includes shots of several opponents nodding in agreement with Newt, and Mitt the Massachusetts Moderate listening closely to him.

It reminds viewers of Newt’s strong advocacy for job creation and growth through lower taxes, less regulation and more American energy, and of his ability and willingness to go toe-to-toe with President Obama.

During his Jobs and Growth bus tour throughout Iowa this week, Newt Gingrich is drawing a clear contrast with Governor Romney about the Governor’s timid response to Barack Obama on the economy, and lack of a bold plan for jobs and growth.

The ad text is as follows:

Clip 1: “The American people create jobs, not government. (applause)”

Slide: “Newt’s Jobs Plan”

Clip 2: “It starts very simple: lower taxes, less regulation, an American energy plan and actually be positive about people who create jobs – the opposite of the Obama plan.”

Clip 3: “Nothing will turn America around more than on election night when Barack Obama is defeated decisively! (applause)”

Slide: Newt 2012 with picture of Newt in crowd.

Voiceover: “I’m Newt Gingrich and I approve this message.”    

Gingrich Campaign Statement Regarding Virginia Ballot Qualification

Gingrich Campaign Statement Regarding Virginia Ballot Qualification

Richmond, VA – Newt 2012 released the following statement from Campaign Director Michael Krull regarding ballot qualification in Virginia.

“Only a failed system excludes four out of the six major candidates seeking access to the ballot.  Voters deserve the right to vote for any top contender, especially leading candidates.  We will work with the Republican Party of Virginia to pursue an aggressive write-in campaign to make sure that all the voters of Virginia are able to vote for the candidate of their choice.”

Newt Gingrich Holding CafeMom Townhall and Book Signing in Des Moines, Iowa on December 30, 2011 #iacaucus

Newt Gingrich Holding CafeMom Townhall and Book Signing in Des Moines, IA on December 30, 2011

CafeMom is hosting a "Coffee Break" between moms, Newt Gingrich, and his wife Callista, at Java Joe's in Des Moines on Friday, December 30. It will be hosted by pollster Frank Luntz.
 
Cafe Mom Town Hall and Book Signing / Des Moines, IA / December 30, 2011

Friday, December 30, 2011
10:00 am

Java Joes
214 4th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309

Speaker Gingrich will host a town hall meeting with Cafe Mom at Java Joes. A book signing with Speaker and Mrs. Gingrich will directly follow.

Ron Paul Iowa Team Welcomes New ‘Homeschoolers for Ron Paul’ Members

Ron Paul Iowa Team Welcomes New ‘Homeschoolers for Ron Paul’ Members
Latest families valuing education choice hail from Polk, Warren and Hancock counties

ANKENY, Iowa – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today additions to its active “Homeschoolers for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.  The new members hail from Polk, Warren, and Hancock counties, all Iowa.
 
As voters further appreciate Dr. Paul’s principled stance on education choice, momentum for the Iowa campaign organization continues.  Below find statements of support from the following new members and member families.
 
Genny Loraditch of Ankeny has been instructing her four children for about three years, and explained, “Dr. Ron Paul is a father of five and grandparent to many, and therefore relates to me and my struggle to raise a strong family.  If he were to become president, I would look forward to the freedom he will bring to homeschooling parents.  I am supporting Ron Paul for many reasons aside from the benefits I get from the freedom to homeschool.  His stance on life is strong and unquestionable, and he is a leader about whom I would be proud to teach my children.”
 
New Virginia residents and home educators Bryan and Joan Samuell also are publicly sharing their sentiments about Dr. Paul.
 
“Ron Paul is one of the few that have an understanding of the limits placed upon the federal government by the founding fathers.  He is a strong supporter of life, not just in rhetoric but in practice.  Dr. Paul is mindful of the taxpayer’s dollar and opposes wasteful spending.  Lastly, he has an understanding of the jurisdictions of authority and the right of families to decide how to best educate their children,” wrote the couple.
 
For more than 15 years, Jennifer Loveless has chosen home education for her four children in Corwith.  After hearing about “Homeschoolers for Ron Paul,” she was pleased to offer an expression of support.
 
“Homeschooling without government intervention is the pinnacle of parental self-responsibility.  The right to educate your own children is liberty at its core.  I want to protect this and many other freedoms, not to mention returning some that have been lost.  Therefore, I see only one candidate who will defend our liberties, and he is Dr. Ron Paul,” said Ms. Loveless.