2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Santorum will hold Rally for Rick Event's in Sparta, La Crosse & Onalaska, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Rick Santorum will hold Rally for Rick Event's in Sparta, La Crosse & Onalaska, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
 
Verona, PA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will hold the following events. All times are local.

Updates will be provided as events are added.

Wednesday, March 28:

9:30am CT: Senator Santorum will discuss his plan for free-market health care solutions in Sparta, WI.

Location:

MacDonald and Owens Lumber Company
1900 Riley Road
Sparta, WI

11:45am CT: Senator Santorum will go bowling with the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse College Republicans in La Crosse, WI.

Location:

South Lanes Bowling
4107 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI

1:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Onalaska, WI.

Location:

Seven Bridges Restaurant
910 2nd Avenue North
Onalaska, WI

Marquette University Law School Wisconsin Poll: Romney 39% Santorum 31% Paul 11% Gingrich 5%

Marquette University Law School Wisconsin Poll: Romney 39% Santorum 31% Paul 11% Gingrich 5%

Q34
In the Republican presidential primary on April 3rd, would you vote for Newt Gingrich, Ron
Paul, Mitt Romney, or Rick Santorum?
N %
Gingrich 19 5
Paul 39 11
Romney 137 39
Santorum 108 31
Don't know (v) 43 12
Refused (v) 4 1

https://law.marquette.edu/poll/2012/03/27/marquette-law-school-poll-shows-romney-leading-santorum-in-gop-primary-walker-slightly-ahead-in-close-recall-race/

Mitt Romney Announces California Leadership Team

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP TEAM

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced his California Leadership Team.

“It is an honor to have so much support from such distinguished leaders in California,” said Mitt Romney. “This is further proof that my pro-growth message is resonating with voters and that Californians want a conservative businessman to replace President Obama. I look forward to their counsel in my efforts to bring back jobs and restore fiscal sanity in Washington.”

Announcing Mitt Romney’s California Leadership Team, former Governor and Romney California Honorary Co-Chairman Pete Wilson said, “This election is too important for our party to nominate a candidate without the real-world economic experience and proven track record that Mitt Romney has demonstrated throughout this campaign and throughout his life. The members of his California Leadership Team have already been hard at work spreading his pro-growth message and working to ensure that President Obama is defeated in November. I am proud to be a part of this team and encourage my fellow Republicans to unite behind the one candidate we know can beat President Obama and create an economic climate that will bring jobs back to California.”

Mitt Romney’s California Leadership Team:

Statewide Honorary Chairmen

Governor Pete Wilson
Governor George Deukmejian

Statewide Chairs

Meg Whitman
House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy
Congressman Darrell Issa
Congresswoman Mary Bono-Mack
Congressman Buck McKeon
State Senator Tony Strickland
Carly Fiorina

Statewide Co-Chairs

Congressman Brian Bilbray
Congressman Ken Calvert
Congressman John Campbell
Congressman Jeff Denham
Congressman Wally Herger
Congressman Jerry Lewis
Congressman Dana Rohrabacher
State Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff
Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway
State Senator Sam Blakeslee
State Senator Bob Dutton
State Senator Sharon Runner
State Senator Mark Wyland
Assemblyman Paul Cook
Assemblyman Jim Silva
Bill Simon

Statewide Steering Committee

State Senator Tom Berryhill
State Senator Anthony Cannella
State Senator Bill Emmerson
State Senator Jean Fuller
State Senator Ted Gaines
State Senator Tom Harman
State Senator Mimi Walters
Assemblyman Curt Hagman
Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen
Assemblyman Don Wagner
LA District Attorney Steve Cooley
Former Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of California Republican Leaders Bob Huff And Connie Conway

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN LEADERS BOB HUFF AND CONNIE CONWAY

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of California State Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff and Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway.
 
“The reception I have received from leading Republicans in California has been overwhelming,” said Mitt Romney. “Bob and Connie share my vision for creating a better environment for job creation and have been working hard to bring jobs back to California. Their support is another sign that voters are looking for a proven job creator and leader.”

“Mitt Romney is the only candidate who I trust to bring jobs back to California and improve our economy,” said Senator Huff. “Our country needs his economic experience, proven leadership, and bold plan to create jobs and shrink government. That is why so many Republicans in California support his campaign and why I am proud to endorse him.”

“After three years of failure from Washington, it is clear to me and many Californians that we need a change of direction in the White House,” said Assemblywoman Conway. “President Obama did not have any job-creation experience and it shows. Our country has not recovered like the President promised and instead of seeing more job growth, we have only seen more and more debt. Mitt Romney spent his life in the private sector and knows what it will take to get our economy going.”
 
Background on Senator Huff and Assemblywoman Conway:
 
Senator Huff Represents The 29th Senate District. Senator Huff has been one of California’s strongest advocates for job creation, less burdensome regulation, and smaller government. Senator Huff has also been one of the leaders in reforming California’s education system and a supporter of school choice.

Assemblywoman Conway Represents California’s 34th District. In 2008, Conway was first elected and in 2010 was elected by her fellow Republicans to serve as Assembly Minority Leader. During her time in the Assembly, Conway has focused on bringing jobs back to California and creating a better business climate.

Rick Santorum Receives Endorsement From Award Winning Producer Jason Jones

SANTORUM RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM AWARD WINNING PRODUCER JASON JONES
 
Verona, PA- Republican presidential candidate, Rick Santorum, has secured the endorsement of Jason Jones, an award winning movie producer and founder of the Human-Rights Education and Relief Organization.

"I am proud to endorse Rick Santorum for president," Jones said. "We need a president who will have the courage and the conviction to stand-up for the unborn.  Rick has a solid record of defending the dignity of every human life. Of all the candidates, I know that I can trust Rick to remain true to his belief."

Mr. Jones, an executive producer best known for his work on the critically acclaimed film, "Bella." Additionally, as a leader in the Catholic community and a staunch advocate for prolife issues, Jones' humanitarian work with HERO promotes human dignity in all stages of life through international education and relief programs.

Rick Santorum is one of our nation's foremost pro-life, pro-family proponents, authoring the law that banned the heinous procedure known as Partial Birth Abortion Ban. He also authored the Born Alive Infants Protection Act and the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. Since leaving the Senate, Santorum was highly involved in working with pro-life groups such as the Susan B. Anthony List, Family Research Council, and the Americans United for Life.

Mitt Romney Announces Support of Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF PENNSYLVANIA CONGRESSMAN MIKE FITZPATRICK

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick.

“I have been overwhelmed by the strong support I have received in Pennsylvania,” said Mitt Romney. “Congressman Fitzpatrick shares my vision of cutting spending and getting Washington out of the way of the private sector. With his help and the hard work of those supporting me in Pennsylvania, we can defeat President Obama and turn around the country.”

“It is time for Republicans to unite behind the one candidate who can defeat President Obama and end the failed policies of the last three years,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “Like many of my colleagues, I know Senator Santorum and respect the work he did for Pennsylvania but I am strongly supporting Mitt Romney. Pennsylvania and the rest of the country can’t afford four more years of President Obama’s failed policies and it is important that we nominate a proven conservative like Mitt Romney to face President Obama. I urge my fellow Pennsylvanians to support Mitt Romney and look forward to working with him in the weeks before the primary and to defeat President Obama in November.”

Background on Congressman Fitzpatrick:

Congressman Fitzpatrick Represents Pennsylvania’s 8 th District. Congressman Fitzpatrick served from 2005 to 2007 and returned to Congress in 2011. Congressman Fitzpatrick serves on the Financial Services Committee.

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of California Congressman Jeff Denham

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN JEFF DENHAM

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced California Congressman Jeff Denham as a Statewide Co-Chair.

“My support is growing in California because voters want a change of direction in Washington,” said Mitt Romney. “With the help of leaders like Congressman Denham, we can fix our economy, stop runaway spending, and restore America’s promise.”

“In order to defeat President Obama, repeal Obamacare, and stop reckless spending, we need a proven conservative leader as our nominee,” said Congressman Denham. “Throughout this campaign and throughout his life, Mitt Romney has demonstrated that he has that leadership ability. He was a successful businessman, saved the Olympics from scandal, and balanced his state’s budget without raising taxes. Mitt Romney’s economic plan is just what the country needs to free the private sector and create jobs. It is time for Republicans to unite behind Mitt Romney – he is the candidate best prepared to lead our party and lead the country.”

Background on Congressman Denham:

Congressman Denham Represents California’s 19th District. Congressman Denham was elected in 2010 and sits on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Natural Resources Committee, and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Prior to his election, Denham served in the California State Senate and worked in agriculture as an almond rancher and entrepreneur.

Callista Gingrich “Sweet Land of Liberty” Book Reading Photos Hudson, Wisconsin March 26, 2012

Mitt Romney Announces Support of Carly Fiorina

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF CARLY FIORINA

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Carly Fiorina.

“I’m extraordinarily proud to earn Carly’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “She is a strong conservative with a long record of accomplishment in the real world. I am running for President to bring these same much-needed qualities to Washington. In the months to come, I look forward to her counsel and advice as we look to reverse Barack Obama’s disastrous economic policies and restore America’s promise.”

“While I also admire his opponents, it is now clear that Mitt Romney is the candidate most able to defeat Barack Obama in November,” said Carly Fiorina. “Mitt Romney's unique experience in both the public and private sectors prepares him best for the challenges that face our nation. As his track record amply demonstrates, he will focus on the real reforms we so urgently need in Washington and work to restore economic opportunity for all Americans. This election is too important to lose and that's why I urge my fellow Republicans to join me in supporting Mitt Romney.”

Background On Carly Fiorina:

Carly Fiorina Served As Chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard For Six Years. In 2010, she was the Republican Nominee for U.S. Senate in California. Before her time at Hewlett-Packard, she was a senior vice president at AT&T and Lucent. In 2008, she served as an advisor to the McCain-Palin campaign. Fiorina is currently the Vice-Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

Mitt Romney Gains Former Huntsman Delegate Paul Collins

MITT ROMNEY GAINS FORMER HUNTSMAN DELEGATE

Boston, MA – Romney for President today announced that former Jon Huntsman delegate Paul Collins and former Huntsman alternate delegate Brad Blais will support Mitt Romney.

“It is time for Republicans to unite behind the one candidate who can win in November,” said Paul Collins. “Mitt Romney is the one candidate who can lead our party to victory in November and reverse President Obama’s failed policies. He has the private sector executive experience that is needed to turn around our struggling economy. Our party can’t afford to nominate a candidate with no job creation experience, and our country can’t afford four more years of President Obama. That is why I support Mitt Romney and will work my hardest to help him become our nominee and make President Obama a one-term president.”

Former Huntsman Delegates Supporting Mitt Romney:

Paul Collins – Huntsman Delegate

Paul Collins served as a senior strategist for New Hampshire to Governor Jon Huntsman’s presidential campaign. He previously served as chief of staff to New Hampshire Senator John E. Sununu and in the administrations of President George H.W. Bush and New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu.

Brad Blais – Huntsman Alternate Delegate

Brad Blais serves as campaign manager for New Hampshire Congressman Charlie Bass’ re-election campaign. He previously worked on Sen. Sununu’s 2008 re-election campaign.