2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

President Obama To Host Final Rallies In Wisconsin, Ohio And Iowa On November 5, 2012

PRESIDENT OBAMA TO HOST FINAL RALLIES IN WISCONSIN, OHIO AND IOWA ON NOVEMBER 5

First Lady Michelle Obama, Bruce Springsteen, and JAY Z to Join President at Stops Along the Campaign Trail

CHICAGO – Obama for America announced today that President Obama will spend the final day of the 2012 campaign in Madison, Wisconsin; Columbus, Ohio; and Des Moines, Iowa, ending his 2012 campaign in the state where his 2008 campaign began. The President will kick off the day in Madison, where he will be joined by Bruce Springsteen, who will perform and introduce the President. The President and Springsteen will then travel to Columbus, where they will be joined by JAY Z, who will follow Springsteen on stage and introduce the President after his performance. The President will end his final day of campaigning in Des Moines, where he will be joined by First Lady Michelle Obama following a third performance by Bruce Springsteen. The President and First Lady will end their last 2012 campaign swing in the state that launched the President’s successful campaign four years ago before returning home to Chicago.

Additional details on the President’s campaign events in Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa are forthcoming.

Statement from President Obama on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Endorsement

Statement from President Obama on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Endorsement

CHICAGO – President Obama released the following statement today in reaction to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s endorsement:

“I'm honored to have Mayor Bloomberg's endorsement. I deeply respect him for his leadership in business, philanthropy and government, and appreciate the extraordinary job he's doing right now, leading New York City through these difficult days.

“While we may not agree on every issue, Mayor Bloomberg and I agree on the most important issues of our time - that the key to a strong economy is investing in the skills and education of our people, that immigration reform is essential to an open and dynamic democracy, and that climate change is a threat to our children's future, and we owe it to them to do something about it. Just as importantly, we agree that whether we are Democrats, Republicans, or independents, there is only one way to solve these challenges and move forward as a nation - together. I look forward to thanking him in person - but for now, he has my continued commitment that this country will stand by New York in its time of need. And New Yorkers have my word that we will recover, we will rebuild, and we will come back stronger.”

Romney for President Announces Support from American Business Leaders

BUSINESS LEADERS SUPPORT MITT ROMNEY

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President announced support from 13 American business leaders. They understand what it takes to grow this economy and create jobs, and they know Mitt Romney has the experience needed to get the country back on track. They also join over 18,000 small, independent and entrepreneurial business owners representing over 1.5 million jobs throughout the country who have signed the Petition to Unleash Small Business that supports Mitt Romney’s plan to a real recovery.

“There is no way we could start and grow today what we built in 1978 when we founded The Home Depot. We didn’t have this anti-business attitude that we have today in this Administration, as factors such as higher taxes and Obamacare prohibit job creation and job growth in American companies.” – Bernie Marcus, Co-Founder, Home Depot

“Every successful business starts small with just a few people. I started with four employees and over 40 years we have hired and trained more than 50,000 employees all told. That's the power of small business. They are the backbone of the free enterprise system and the source of significant economic growth. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have a plan to support small business, so they can grow and create jobs.” – Charles Schwab, Founder, Charles Schwab Corporation

“Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of the American economy. Having started four companies myself and helped start many others, I know what it takes to turn good ideas into successful businesses. And so does Mitt Romney.  Under his plan, I'm highly confident that more entrepreneurs will thrive and create jobs.” – Marc Andreessen, Founder, Netscape

“As a venture capitalist, my job is to help new businesses innovate, succeed and grow. I believe America needs a president who has deep experience with growing businesses and jobs and that Mitt Romney would be a fabulous leader for our country, especially in this time of economic challenges.” – Mary Meeker, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

Business Leaders Supporting Mitt Romney

Harold Hamm, Founder, Continental Resources
Andrew Puzder, CEO, CKE Restaurants
Roger Penske, Founder, Penske Corp
Charles Schwab, Founder, Charles Schwab Corporation
David Neeleman, Founder, JetBlue Airways
Jimmy Liautaud, Founder, Jimmy Johns
Jim Haslam, Founder, Pilot Corporation
Bernie Marcus, Co-Founder, Home Depot
Scott McNealy, Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems
Paul Otellini, CEO, Intel
Marc Andreessen, Founder, Netscape
John Chambers, CEO, Cisco Systems
Mary Meeker, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

**Company/business names are provided for identification purposes only

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Victory Rally with Paul Ryan at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio on Saturday, November 3, 2012
 
Boston, MA – On Saturday, Paul Ryan will continue the Romney-Ryan Recovery Road Rally by attending a Victory Rally at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Event: Paul Ryan Attends Marietta Victory Rally

Location:

Dyson Baudo Rec Center
Marietta College
215 5th Street 
Marietta, Ohio

Doors Open: 8:00 AM EDT

Invite Time: 10:00 AM EDT

Program Time: 10:30 AM EDT

Tickets: Tickets may be picked up at the following locations:

Marietta Victory Center
119 Greene Street
Marietta, Ohio

Tickets may also be obtained by visiting www.mittromney.com/OH

Victory Event with Paul Ryan at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Victory Event with Paul Ryan at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Boston, MA – On Saturday, Paul Ryan will continue the Romney-Ryan Recovery Road Rally by attending a Victory Event at the Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Event: Paul Ryan Attends Harrisburg Victory Event

Location:

Avflight Harrisburg
Harrisburg International Airport
517 Airport Drive
Middletown, Pennsylvania

Doors Open: 11:00 AM EDT 

Invite Time: 1:00 PM EDT 

Program Time: 1:30 PM EDT          

Tickets: Tickets may be picked up at the following locations:

Lancaster County Victory Office    
902 Columbia Avenue      
Lancaster, PA 17603

Dauphin County Victory Office            
4813 Jonestown Road, Suite 102
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Cumberland County Victory Office    
1 S. Frederick Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

York County Victory Office      
2453 Kingston Court, Suite 102  
York, PA 17402

Tickets may also be obtained by visiting www.mittromney.com/PA

Obama for America Releases New Television Ad: “Cynical”

Obama for America Releases New Television Ad: “Cynical”

CHICAGO— Just a few days from the election, Mitt Romney isn’t where he wanted to be. As a result, Romney is stooping to desperate attacks, including one of the most misleading, hypocritical, and indefensible ads we’ve ever seen in a presidential race. In response, Obama for America has released new television ad “Cynical” to capture the remarkable desperation behind Romney’s current strategy. When Romney falsely suggested that Chrysler and GM are moving production to China, Chrysler itself debunked the myth and GM said the rumor comes from “some parallel universe.” The American people want a President they can trust, and long ago the middle class stopped trusting the man who wanted to “let Detroit go bankrupt.”

“Cynical” will air in Michigan and Ohio.

Romney for President Releases Television Ad, "Iowa Newspapers Agree"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES TELEVISION AD, "IOWA NEWSPAPERS AGREE"

Boston, MA - Today, Romney for President released a new television advertisement titled "Iowa Newspapers Agree." The Des Moines Register said that Mitt Romney "offers a fresh economic vision." When they endorsed Mitt Romney, it was the first time in forty years, the paper endorsed a Republican. In fact, Romney earned the support of every major newspaper in Iowa. It's clear that Mitt Romney is the leader both Iowa and our nation need.

AD FACTS: Script For "Iowa Newspapers Agree,":

VOICEOVER: "'Mitt Romney offers a fresh economic vision,' with those words The Des Moines Register makes history, endorsing Mitt Romney for president."

VIDEO TEXT: "Mitt Romney Offers A Fresh Economic Vision"

VOICEOVER: "It's the paper's first endorsement of a Republican in forty years."

VIDEO TEXT: "First Republican Endorsement Since 1972"

VOICEOVER: "Mitt Romney's earned the support of every major newspaper in Iowa."

VIDEO TEXT: "A Strong Record Of Achievement In Both The Private And Public Sectors"

VOICEOVER: "[A] strong record of achievement in both the private and the public sectors."

VOICEOVER: "Voters should give Mitt Romney a chance to 'correct the nation's fiscal course' and to 'implode the partisan gridlock.'"

VIDEO TEXT: "Correct The Nation's Fiscal Course"

VIDEO TEXT: "Implode The Partisan Gridlock"

MITT ROMNEY: "I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

Statesman Journal (OR) Endorses Mitt Romney For President

STATESMAN JOURNAL (OR) ENDORSES MITT ROMNEY

Our Presidential Endorsement: Mitt Romney
Statesman Journal (OR)
October 31, 2012

http://community.statesmanjournal.com

Today the Statesman Journal Editorial Board endorses Mitt Romney for president.

We do so despite endorsing Barack Obama four years ago. On Oct. 19, 2008, we wrote: “America needs a profound leader — a leader who can rebuild our economy, regain our respect around the world and restore our faith in our future. That person is Barack Obama.”

Today our economy is still struggling and our national hopes have faded.
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The Olympic movement can be so full of infighting and intrigue that it makes Congress seem like child’s play. Romney skillfully navigated that political and economic quagmire, replacing scandal with credibility at the Salt Lake Games. Furthermore, Romney served a solid term as governor of Massachusetts.
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Romney has an excellent vice presidential choice in Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, who is not the extremist that Democrats have portrayed. Ryan is bright and thoughtful, and his congressional experience complements Romney’s background in the private sector and state government.

That business skill cannot be overstated. Romney’s leadership will inspire businesses to re-invest in workers and products, re-building the economy.
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No president will live up to all expectations. But Mitt Romney offers the best hope of getting our nation back on its feet.
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Our endorsement of the Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan ticket represents the composite recommendation of the Statesman Journal Editorial Board.

Individual board members hold various views, like the Oregon electorate. But board members, acting as the institutional voice of the print and online newspaper, staunchly believe we have a leadership responsibility to examine political candidates and make our best recommendations, from city hall to the White House.
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We make this endorsement knowing that most Americans have their minds made up, and more than a fourth of Oregon voters have already turned in their ballots. But this is an election that will be decided by the last undecided voters.
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But on this Opinion page we want our voice to be clear. We want to stand up and be counted. We want all to know, whether they agree with us or not, that will we never be afraid to speak up and won’t remain silent. You can trust us to speak our mind.

**In compliance with copyright laws, this version of the editorial is excerpted**

Nashua Telegraph Endorses Mitt Romney For President

NASHUA TELEGRAPH: “MITT ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT”

Mitt Romney For President
Nashua Telegraph
October 30, 2012

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com

Four years ago, with little hesitation, we endorsed then-Sen. Barack Obama to become the 44th president of the United States, saying it was a time for “new leadership, a new approach to governing, a new way of conducting the people’s business.”
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After several hours of spirited debate, not unlike conversations taking place in kitchens and living rooms across America, we reached a consensus that he had not. Perhaps more importantly, when we identified the key challenges facing the nation – jobs, the economy and the national debt – we concluded he was not the best candidate to meet them.

That person is former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and we hereby endorse him to become the 45th president of the United States.
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As we noted when we endorsed Romney for the GOP nomination prior to the New Hampshire primary in January, Washington is broken. In order to fix it, it will take a strong leader willing to roll up his sleeves and work directly with the heads of both parties to carve out the best possible solutions.

We believe Romney has demonstrated that he can do that; the president has had four years to demonstrate that he can’t.
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True leaders also don’t wait until two weeks before Election Day – in the form of a 20-page booklet, no less – to lay out a specific agenda for the next four years. Coupled with the negative tenor of the campaign, that merely confirms the president and his strategists felt that attacking Romney’s agenda was more politically expedient than releasing one of their own.
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Nevertheless, we are confident Romney is the candidate who would tackle the serious issues facing this nation, starting with jobs, the economy and the debt. In the end, we couldn’t say the same about the president.

**In compliance with copyright laws, this version of the editorial is excerpted**

President Bill Clinton To Campaign In Florida And Virginia On Friday And Saturday

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO CAMPAIGN IN FLORIDA AND VIRGINIA ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

CHICAGO—Obama for America announced today that President Bill Clinton will campaign in Florida on Friday, November 2 and Virginia on Saturday, November 3. In Florida, President Bill Clinton will campaign in Fort Myers, Palm Beach, Palm Bay, St. Petersburg and Tallahassee. On Saturday, President Bill Clinton will campaign in Chesapeake and Roanoke and then join President Obama and Dave Matthews for an evening grassroots event in Bristow, Virginia.

Additional details on President Bill Clinton’s travel to Florida and Virginia are forthcoming.