2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Santorum to Address the Waukesha County, Wisconsin Lincoln/Reagan Dinner in Pewaukee on Saturday, March 31, 2012

Rick Santorum to Address the Waukesha County, Wisconsin Lincoln/Reagan Dinner in Pewaukee on Saturday, March 31, 2012

 

Saturday, March 31:

11:30am CT: Senator Santorum will address the Faith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick-Off in Waukesha, WI.

Location:

Country Springs Hotel
Grand Ballroom
2810 Golf Road
Pewaukee, WI

1:30pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Platteville, WI.

Location:

Pioneer Lanes
1185 Highway 151 East
Platteville, WI
 
6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will address the Republican Party of Milwaukee's Lincoln Day Dinner in Milwaukee, WI.

Location:

Italian Conference Center
631 East Chicago Street
Milwaukee, WI

8:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will address the Waukesha County, WI Lincoln/Reagan Dinner in Pewaukee, WI.

Location:

Country Springs Hotel
2810 Golf Road
Pewaukee, WI

Senator Rick Santorum Will Address Healthcare Reform at Jelly Belly Candy Company in Fairfield, California on Thursday, March 29, 2012

Senator Rick Santorum Will Address Healthcare Reform at Jelly Belly Candy Company in Fairfield, California on Thursday, March 29, 2012

Thursday, March 29:

4:00pm PT: Senator Santorum will address healthcare reform in Fairfield, CA.

Location:

Jelly Belly Candy Company
One Jelly Belly Lane
Fairfield, CA

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Mitt Romney Announces Support Of American Conservative Union Chairman Al Cardenas

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION CHAIRMAN AL CARDENAS

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of the Chairman of the American Conservative Union Al Cardenas.

“I’m extraordinarily honored to earn Al’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “Al has been a force in the conservative movement for many years. There are few people I know that share a deeper belief in the principles of smaller government and American exceptionalism than him. I look forward to his counsel in the months to come as we look to restore America’s promise.”

Announcing his support, ACU Chairman Al Cardenas said, “Throughout this campaign I have heard from many candidates on how they are uniquely qualified to get our country back on track. While I am proud of all of them, I know that one man stands head and shoulders above the rest. That man is Mitt Romney. I have seen him up close for many years and I know he is the conservative we need to lead our country. Throughout his life, he has shown proven experience in job creation, balancing budgets, and turning around troubled enterprises. I’m also quite proud of his vision for the future that he has outlined, including his plan for more jobs, lower taxes, and less government. America needs Mitt Romney and I am pleased to stand with him.”

Background On Al Cardenas:

Al Cardenas Is The Chairman Of The American Conservative Union. When Cardenas was twelve, his family escaped Cuba and immigrated to America. He is the co-founder of Tew Cardenas LLP. He also served as the Vice Chairman of the Florida Republican Party and Florida Co-Chairman of Ronald Reagan’s presidential campaigns. Al and his wife reside in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Mitt Romney Announces Wisconsin Endorsements

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES WISCONSIN ENDORSEMENTS

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced endorsements in Wisconsin.

“In 2008, Barack Obama came to Wisconsin and promised to change Washington,” said Mitt Romney. “Four years later, it is clear that he has not met his promises and has failed Wisconsin and the American people. I am running to restore America’s promise, bring jobs back to Wisconsin, and fix our fiscal mess. With the hard work of these leaders in Wisconsin, we can bring conservative change to Washington and ensure that our future remains bright.”

Announcing Mitt Romney’s Wisconsin endorsements, State Senator Alberta Darling said, “It is time for Republicans to unite in our efforts to defeat President Obama and nominate the only leader who can win in November and bring real change to Washington. Mitt Romney has proved throughout this long primary process that he is head-and-shoulders above the rest of the candidates when it comes to understanding the economy and presenting an economic plan that will create jobs. Wisconsin deserves a leader like Mitt Romney and he deserves the support of Wisconsin voters in April and November.”

Wisconsin Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney:

State Senator Alberta Darling (Co-Chair)
Former State Senator Ted Kanavas (Co-Chair)
State Representative Jim Ott
State Representative Dan Knodl
State Representative Gary Tauchen
State Representative Jeff Stone
State Representative Mark Honadel
State Representative Dale Kooyenga
State Representative Chris Kapenga
Former Racine County Executive William McReynolds
Sue Green

Mitt Romney Announces Support of Utah Senator Mike Lee.

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF UTAH SENATOR MIKE LEE

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Utah Senator Mike Lee.
 
“Mike has been fighting on the frontlines to repeal Obamacare and restore fiscal sanity in Washington,” said Mitt Romney. “I will need the support and hard work of leaders like him if we are going to be successful in shrinking the federal government and restoring America’s promise of freedom and prosperity. I am honored to have Mike’s support and look forward to his advice in the coming months.”

Announcing his support, Senator Lee said, “If Republicans want to repeal President Obama’s unconstitutional health care plan, restore limited government and individual liberty, they must unite behind Mitt Romney. He is the one candidate who will be able to win in November and implement policies that conservatives like me have been fighting for in the Senate. Conservatives can’t afford to allow President Obama to have another four years in office. That is why I support Mitt Romney and urge my fellow constitutional conservatives to support him as the nominee of our party.”
 
Background on Senator Mike Lee:
 
Senator Lee Was Elected In 2010. Senator Lee sits on the Judiciary Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Foreign Relations Committee and the Joint Economic Committee. Senator Lee is one of the Senate’s strongest defenders of the Constitution and advocates for smaller government and individual liberty.

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of California Congressman And Majority Whip Kevin Mccarthy

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF MAJORITY WHIP KEVIN MCCARTHY

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of California Congressman Kevin McCarthy. Congressman McCarthy will serve as a California Statewide Chair.

“Kevin has been a leading voice in the effort to cut spending, reduce burdensome regulations, and make government more accountable to the taxpayers,” said Mitt Romney. “I share this vision for our country and look forward to working with Kevin on these issues so that we can fix our economy and get the country back on track.”
 
Announcing his support, Majority Whip McCarthy said, “After a long and grueling primary, it is clear that Mitt Romney is the best candidate to face President Obama and fix the mess of his one and only term. Republicans need to unite and work together if we plan to take back the White House and put in place policies that will get our nation back on a path to prosperity by reducing taxes, shrinking government, and empowering the private sector. I am proud to support Mitt Romney and urge my fellow Republicans to do the same.”
 
Background on Majority Whip McCarthy:
 
Congressman McCarthy Represents California’s 22nd District. Congressman McCarthy has served since 2007 and was elected by his fellow Republicans to serve as the House Majority Whip. Prior to his election to Congress, McCarthy started his own small business before the age of 21 and also served as district director for Congressman Bill Thomas. Kevin is a native of Bakersfield and a fourth-generation Kern County resident where he lives with his wife and two children.

Newt Gingrich Wisconsin Schedule March 29-31, 2012 Milwaukee, Green Bay & Waukesha

Newt Gingrich Wisconsin Schedule March 29-31, 2012

March 29

Marquette Rally with Newt and Callista
Thursday, March 29 - 7:30pm – 8:30pm CT
Marquette University
Weaver Auditorium
1250 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

March 30

Rally at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with Newt and Callista
Friday, March 30 – 11:45am – 12:45pm CT
Kolf Sports Complex, Rooms 102A and 102B
785 High Ave
Oshkosh, WI
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

Newt and Callista visit the Newt 2012 Green Bay HQ
Friday, March 30 - 2:30pm – 3pm CT
1136 W. Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54303
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

Green Bay Brats & Beer Rally with Newt and Callista
Friday, March 30 - 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kroll’s West Restaurant
1990 South Ridge Road
Green Bay, WI 54304
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

March 31

Newt speaks to the Wisconsin Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Presidential Kick-Off
Saturday, March 31 10am – 11am CT
Country Springs Hotel
Grand Ballroom
Waukesha, WI

Rick Santorum will hold a Rally for Rick in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Rick Santorum will hold a Rally for Rick in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

11:30am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a Rally for Rick in Beaver Dam, WI. 

Location:
Elks Lodge #1540
126 South Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman Roger Villere Congratulates Rick Santorum on Finishing First in the Louisiana Republican Primary

Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman Roger Villere Congratulates Rick Santorum on Finishing First in the Louisiana Republican Primary

Rick Santorum had a strong first place finish with 49.07 percent of the vote in the Louisiana Republican Primary according to the unofficial election results released by the Louisiana Secretary of State. Mitt Romney followed in 2nd place with 26.62 percent. Newt Gingrich came in third with 15.92 percent of the vote. Ron Paul finished in fourth place with 6.15 percent.

“Congratulations to Rick Santorum on his victory,” said Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman Roger F. Villere Jr. “The results show Rick Santorum’s conservative message strongly resonated with Louisiana Republican voters. Louisiana Republicans clearly want a conservative alternative to Barack Obama.”

Louisiana was thrust into the national spotlight this week as the Louisiana Republican Primary became a key contest in the hotly contested Republican Presidential race.  Over the past two weeks, all four presidential candidates made multiple campaign stops throughout the state of Louisiana.

“The eyes of Republicans all over America are on Louisiana tonight,” Villere said. “Thank you to all the Republican candidates for personally reaching out to Louisiana voters and doing the hard work to make Barack Obama a one-term president.”

In accordance with the rules of the Republican National Committee and the Republican Party of Louisiana, tonight’s primary winners competed for 20 of Louisiana’s at-large delegates proportionally based on the outcome. Candidates must have received a minimum of 25 percent of the primary vote in order to be allocated delegates.

Based upon the unofficial election results from the Secretary of State, Rick Santorum has won 10 delegates with 49.07% of the vote.  Mitt Romney came in second with 5 delegates with 26.62% of the vote. Both Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul did not meet the threshold of 25% of voters required in order to garner delegates. As a result, neither Gingrich or Paul will be allocated delegates and five of the twenty delegates will go uncommitted to the National Convention.

Louisiana will send a total of 46 delegates and 43 alternates to the Republican National Convention.  Delegates will be elected at the 2012 Louisiana Republican Convention in Shreveport in June. State convention delegates will be elected at district caucuses which will be held on April 28 in 30 locations across Louisiana.

In today’s Republican Primary, 186,377 Louisiana Republicans cast their vote. In the 2008 Preference Primary, 161,169 Republicans participated.