2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

New Obama for America Television Ad: "Heard it Before"

New Obama for America Ad: "Heard it Before"

CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Obama for America released a new television advertisement titled “Heard it Before” that highlights Mitt Romney's failed economic record as Governor of Massachusetts -- and how he wants to bring that same economic philosophy to the White House. When running for Governor, Romney promised more jobs, less debt and smaller government. Once in office, he fell short on those promises and more – Massachusetts plummeted to 47th out of 50 in job creation, taxpayers were left with more debt per person than in any other state, and the size of government increased.

Now that he’s running for President, we’re hearing the same empty promises. And America can’t afford the same results. The bottom line is simple – Romney Economics didn’t work then, and it won’t work now.

“Heard it Before” is airing in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

TITLE
 “Heard It Before”

AD
 
VO:

“It started like this…”

Visual:

“Massachusetts 2002”

VO:

Romney: “I speak the language of business. I know how jobs are created.”

Visual:

“Romney campaigning for Governor.”
 
VO:

“But it ended like this. One of the worst economic records in the country.”

Visual:

Boston Globe masthead/headline: “Romney’s economic record” – Boston Globe, 7/29/07

Pull quote: “one of the worst in the country”
 
VO:

“When Mitt Romney was Governor, Massachusetts lost 40,000 manufacturing jobs.”

Visual:

Closed factory.

Super: “Lost 40,000 manufacturing jobs” –Bureau of Labor Statistics

VO:

“A rate twice the national average.”

Visual:

Abandoned work gloves.

Super: “Twice the national average” –Bureau of Labor Statistics

VO:

“And fell to forty-seventh in job creation. Fourth from the bottom.”

Visual:

Chart scrolls down to find MA at the bottom of job creation.

Logo: “State Job Creation, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics”
 
VO:

“Instead of hiring workers from his own state, Romney outsourced call center jobs to India.”

Visual:

Romney campaigning. Empty office building. Workers in India.

Super: “Outsourced jobs to India” – Boston Globe, 5/1/12
 
VO:

“He cut taxes for millionaires like himself…”

Visual:

Romney boarding jet

Super: “Cut taxes for millionaires” –Associated Press, 11/18/05, 12/8/05
 
VO:

“While raising them on the middle class…”

Visual:

Middle class family

Super: “Raised taxes and fees on middle class” – Boston Globe, 9/27/06
 
VO:

“…and left the state two point six billion deeper in debt.”

Visual:

Massachusetts State House

Super: “$2.6 billion more in debt” – Massachusetts Treasurer
 
VO:

“So now, when Mitt Romney talks about what he’d do as President…”

Romney: “I know what it takes to create jobs.”

Visual:

Romney campaigning in 2012

Super: “Get the facts at RomneyEconomics.com”

VO:

“Remember, we’ve heard it all before…”

Romney: “I know how jobs are created.”

Visual:

Side-by-side screen shots of Romney campaigning 2002 and 2012.
 
VO:

“Romney economics.  It didn’t work then, and it won’t work now.”

Visual:

Boston Globe headline.

Super: “It didn’t work then.  It won’t work now.”

Disclaimer: “Approved by Barack Obama.  Paid for by Obama for America.”

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Announces Bill Clinton as the Keynote Speaker for the First Annual HHH-Mondale Dinner on Saturday, August 4, 2012

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Announces President Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker for the First Annual HHH-Mondale Dinner on Saturday, August 4, 2012

Sunday DFL State Convention Results: National Convention Delegates, Presidential Electors, Democratic National Committee Members

Sunday DFL State Convention Results: National Convention Delegates, Presidential Electors,
Democratic National Committee Members, DFL At-Large State Directors, Debated DFL Party Platform Resolutions

Rochester, MN - The Minnesota DFL Party concluded the 2012 State Convention today after completing the selection process for several important state and national leadership positions, listed below. 

Democratic National Convention Delegates Selected June 3
(with Congressional District number)

Julia Massman - 1
Roxanne Mindemann - 2
Susan Moravec - 2
Ceri Everett - 2
Pete Vujovich - 2
Terry Friedrichs - 2
Brian Baker - 3
Jana Hoffa - 3
John Hall - 3
Roseann Zimbro - 3
Mary Stanton - 3
Phil Reitan - 3
Zoe Stein - 4
Donna Roost - 4
Kaying Thao - 4
Christal Perkins - 4
Ananth Shankar - 4
Alex Valen - 4
Danzig Norberg - 4
Patricia Williamson - 4
Andrea Whitaker - 5
Jennifer Robins - 5
Alexis Pennie - 5
Nimco Ahmed - 5
Sophie Wallerstedt - 5
Jenny Belsito - 5
Frank Brown - 5
Patrick Jansen - 6
Shannon Schroeder - 6
Aaron Wittenebel - 7
Dan McKenzie - 8
Steve Linnerooth - 8

Alternates:
Roselynn Anderson - 1
Rosa Reyes - 2
Phil Sterner - 2
Tori Richardson-Hill - 3
Christopher Seymore - 3
Paul Slattery - 4
John McGlory - 5
Roann Cramer - 5

Presidential Electors

Electors: Dee Long and Rick Stafford
Alternates: Gabe Aderhold and Katherine Speer

Democratic National Committee Members

Wes Gadsden
Javier Morillo
Lori Sellner
Nancy Schumacher

Senator Rob Portman Attends Grand Opening of Romney for President Ohio Headquarters

Senator Rob Portman Attends Grand Opening of Romney for President Ohio Headquarters

Boston, MA – On Saturday, Senator Portman will attend the grand opening of the Ohio Headquarters of Romney for President in Columbus, Ohio. 

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Event: Senator Portman Attends Grand Opening of RFP Ohio Headquarters

When: 12:00 PM EDT

Location:                 

RFP Ohio Headquarters
1335 Dublin Rd
Suite 110-F
Columbus, Ohio

Ron Paul Campaign Statement on Louisiana GOP Convention

Ron Paul Campaign Statement on Louisiana GOP Convention

National Campaign Manager John Tate condemns Shreveport event’s “unnecessary conflict” and applauds its “positive conclusion” LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign released the following statement concerning the outcome of the Louisiana State Republican Convention. Below please find comments from National Campaign Manager John Tate:

“The Ron Paul campaign condemns the unfortunate activities that took place at the Louisiana Republican State Convention in Shreveport.

“However, we also wish to highlight and applaud the fact that the convention ended on a high note reflective of the cooperation all Republicans wish to see toward the mutual aim of defeating President Obama in the November general election.

“The unnecessary conflict, and positive conclusion as we understand it, transpired as follows.

“LAGOP officials ignored the vast majority of duly elected delegates and attempted to use illegally adopted rules to deny Ron Paul supporters an opportunity to attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Louisiana has 46 delegates. Five were pledged to Mitt Romney based on the March 23^rd primary result and Rick Santorum received 10, meaning most delegates were contestable at the state convention.

“Delegates to the state convention were chosen at caucus meetings on April 28^th. Ron Paul slates won four of six congressional district contests. Of the approximately 180 delegates attending the state convention, 113 voted to remove the LAGOP chairman when he failed to respond to requests for information and other motions from delegates. Nearly two-thirds of the delegates began physically moving their chairs, literally turning their back on the GOP chair appointed by the party hierarchy.

“In another instance, State Central Committeeman and Ron Paul supporter Henry Herford Jr. of Franklin Parrish was attacked by some security officials who didn’t realize that the body had voted out the previous chairman. Mr. Herford has a prosthetic hip and according to a doctor at the scene it appears as though the prosthetic was dislocated and may require replacement. The injury occurred as he was beginning to call to order the newly re-formed convention.

“In yet another instance, Ron Paul supporter Alex Helwig, Chairman of the Rules Committee who made the motion to remove the chair, was arrested by Shreveport police and released. During his brief detainment, some of his fingers were broken and when he returned to the event he was walking with aid of a cane.

“By 10:50 a.m. today, the newly formed convention completed its work. Newly-elected national delegates met with the Romney campaign’s Louisiana Chairman, Scott Sewell, who graciously said ‘that he supported the effort and would do everything he could to make sure the delegation was seated’ in Tampa.

“Despite the divisiveness that characterized the Louisiana state convention initially, we are thankful that the Paul and Romney campaigns took the high road to guarantee the enfranchisement of Republicans whose candidate preferences differ.

“Republicans of goodwill agree that following the spirited primary season, the general election presents us with an opportunity to defeat Obama and place the nation on a path to recovery.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured at the convention. And, we thank all responsible convention participants for ending the day on a more unified note.”

Mitt Romney Campaigns In Fort Worth, Texas On Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Mitt Romney Campaigns In Texas

Boston, MA – On Tuesday, Mitt Romney will hold an event in Fort Worth, Texas

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Event: Governor Romney Holds Event in Fort Worth

Location:                 

Southwest Office Systems
13960 Trinity Boulevard
Ft. Worth, Texas

Louisiana Republicans Elect National Convention Delegates

Louisiana Republicans Elect National Convention Delegates
 
The 2012 Louisiana Republican State Convention met on Saturday in Shreveport and elected 30 delegates to represent the state in Tampa, Florida at the Republican National Convention.
 
Under party rules, ten supporters of Rick Santorum were chosen. Five delegates are official Mitt Romney delegates and one is for Ron Paul.  The other fourteen are technically unbound to any candidate and are expected to support Governor Romney.
 
Louisiana receives 46 votes at the national convention. Thirty were elected on Saturday. Three are automatic delegates. No one was nominated for the final thirteen positions, which were left vacant and may now be filled by the state party’s Executive Committee. The positions were left open by a majority of the delegates participating in the convention in order to facilitate talks with Ron Paul supporters who refused to participate in the convention in order to protest state party rules requiring presidential candidates to approve delegates allocated to them.
 
Earlier this week, Rick Santorum sent a letter to state GOP Chairman Roger Villere asking, in essence, that the party prevent “delegate stealing,” an informal term that describes the maneuver used by some presidential campaigns to put their supporters in spots won by opposing campaigns. The Romney campaign also sent a list of five official delegates and alternate delegates to Chairman Villere. The Party Executive Committee passed supplemental rules requiring that positions won by Santorum and Romney be filled with individuals approved by those campaigns.

Barack Obama Honeywell Photos, Golden Valley, Minnesota June 1, 2012, Part 2 of 2

Barack Obama Honeywell Photos, Golden Valley, Minnesota June 1, 2012, Part 1 of 2

Romney For President Releases Television Ad, “A Better Day”

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES TELEVISION AD, “A BETTER DAY”

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President released a new television advertisement titled “A Better Day.” On day one of his presidency, Mitt Romney will focus on policies that grow our economy and create jobs. But more than that, a Romney presidency will signal that our country is back on the right track.

AD FACTS: Script For “A Better Day”

VIDEO TEXT: “What Will Be Different About A Romney Presidency?”

VOICEOVER: “What will be different about a Romney presidency?”

VIDEO TEXT: “Day 01”

VOICEOVER: “From day one, President Romney focuses on the economy and the deficit, unleashes America’s energy resources, and stands up to China on trade. President Romney’s leadership puts jobs first.”

VOICEOVER: “But there’s something more than legislation or new policy.”

VOICEOVER: “It’s the feeling we’ll have that our country’s back, back on the right track.”

VOICEOVER: “That’s what will be different about a Romney presidency.”

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