2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Vice President Biden To Campaign In Keene, New Hampshire On Monday, October 29, 2012

VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN TO CAMPAIGN IN KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Caroline Kennedy to introduce the Vice President in Keene, New Hampshire

CHICAGO- On Monday, October 29, Vice President Biden will travel to Keene, New Hampshire where he will lay out the clear choice facing Americans in this election.  Caroline Kennedy will introduce the Vice President at the grassroots event on Monday.

Grassroots Event with Vice President Biden in Keene, NH

Crowd Doors Open: 12:00 PM EDT                                  

Where:                      

Spaulding Gymnasium and Recreation Center
Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435                            

Ticket Distribution Information for Members of the Public:  Tickets are available for the Vice President’s grassroots event in Keene, NH. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entrance. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To pick up your ticket, visit one of the following locations beginning on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 from 9am EDT to 8pm EDT and continuing on Sunday, October 28 from 10am EDT to 8pm EDT:

OFA-NH Peterborough Field Office
76 Grove Street
Peterborough, NH 03458

OFA-NH Keene Field Office
294 West Street
Keene, NH 03431

Keene State College - LP Young Student Center
24 Madison Street
Keene, NH 03435

ABC News Launches ABC News Windows 8 App

ABC NEWS LAUNCHES NEW ABC NEWS WINDOWS 8 APP
New App Features ABC News’ Award-Winning stories, Featured Videos, Exclusive Interviews and Picture Slideshows
 
ABC News announced the release of the new ABC News Windows 8 App today, designed for Microsoft’s highly anticipated Windows 8 operating system, available for all laptops, desktops and the Windows 8 Surface tablet tomorrow. The ABC News Windows 8 App joins the award-winning ABC News App and the ABC Owned Television Stations local news Apps for iPad, delivering the same high-quality videos, photo slideshows, breaking news stories and exclusive interviews that users can expect from ABC News. The ABC News Windows 8 App is now available for free in the Windows Store today.

The ABC News Windows 8 App is more than just a website; it is a rich resource for news junkies and casual readers alike. Exclusive digital sections on the Microsoft compatible App provide readily accessible, organized content for users wherever and whenever they demand information. Similar to the ABC News App for iPad, the ABC News Windows 8 App features content that is tailored to meet the varying needs and interests of consumers throughout the day with three day-parted editions — AM, Midday and Evening. While the AM edition includes more stories and articles, the app’s Evening edition focuses primarily on videos and picture slideshows, providing users a truly unique experience.

“ABC News continues to evolve and adapt to consumer demands in this ever-changing digital age,” said Doug Vance, VP of Product Development. “The ABC News Windows 8 App offers the same customized, personal news experience already available on iPad and Android devices. We are extending the reach of ABC News and have made our content even more accessible to a new and growing digital audience.”

The ABC News Windows 8 App is optimized to take full advantage of Microsoft’s brand new operating system, which has been developed for tablets, laptops and desktop computers. A continuous horizontal scroll provides tablet users with an intuitive way to browse the day’s top stories and videos with a simple swipe. The ABC News App includes breaking news alerts and bulletins that are integrated with the Live Tiles feature, ensuring users stay connected to the latest headlines, even when the ABC News App is off. Multi-taskers can also stay informed with Snap View, a feature that allows on-the-go users to ‘snap’ up their favorite story categories including: Politics & Elections, Health, Money, Technology, National, International and Travel News.

ABC News App users can also pin their favorite programs to Microsoft’s new start screen for easy, instant access to content anytime a news craving strikes. From “Good Morning America” and “World News with Diane Sawyer,” to “Nightline,” “20/20,” and “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” the ABC News Windows 8 App offers users the chance to prioritize and organize content based on personal preferences.

Exclusive digital sections and features only available on the ABC News Windows 8 App include:
Lifestyle and Fun Section: An exciting round-up of the day’s most interesting and useful features, organized in one place for convenient browsing.

Trending Stories Section: A round-up of the hottest topics and tweeted trends that keep users up-to-date on the latest buzz.
More Day-Parted Content: A collection of featured stories and videos available to users, optimized for specific times of day.
The ABC News Windows 8 App will enable users to see the whole picture with unlimited access to the latest breaking news headlines, stories and original videos.

Paul Ryan Launches ‘Victory In Ohio’ Bus Tour On Saturday, October 27, 2012

Paul Ryan Launches ‘Victory In Ohio’ Bus Tour On Saturday

Boston, MA – On Saturday, the first day of his 400-mile bus tour across the Buckeye State, Paul Ryan will attend a Victory event at Gradall Industries in New Philadelphia, Ohio and a Victory rally at Zanesville High School in Zanesville, Ohio. He will then drop by Lindsey’s Bakery in Circleville, Ohio and Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, Ohio, followed by a Victory event at East Clinton High School in Sabina, Ohio.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Event: Paul Ryan Attends New Philadelphia Victory Event

Location:  

Gradall Industries
406 Mill Avenue Southwest
New Philadelphia, Ohio

Doors Open: 7:00 AM EDT

Invite Time: 9:00 AM EDT

Program Time: 9:15 AM EDT

Tickets: Tickets may be picked up at the following location during the following times:

Dover Victory Center
203 S. Wooster Avenue 
Dover, Ohio

Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

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Event:  Paul Ryan Attends Zanesville Victory Rally

Location:  

Zanesville High School
1701 Blue Avenue
Zanesville, Ohio

Doors Open: 9:00 AM EDT

Invite Time: 11:30 AM EDT

Program Time: 11:30 AM EDT 

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

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Event: Paul Ryan Drops By Lindsey’s Bakery

Location:  

Lindsey’s Bakery
127 West Main Street
Circleville, Ohio

Invite Time:  1:30 PM EDT

Program Time:  2:05 PM EDT

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Event:  Paul Ryan Drops By Young’s Jersey Dairy

Location:  

Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield Xenia Road
Yellow Springs, Ohio

Doors Open:   2:00 PM EDT

Invite Time:  4:00 PM EDT 

Program Time:  4:25 PM EDT

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Event:  Paul Ryan Attends Sabina Victory Event

Location:  

East Clinton High School
174 Larrick Road
Sabina, Ohio

Doors Open: 5:00 PM EDT

Invite Time: 7:00 PM EDT

Program Time: 7:30 PM EDT

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

The South Florida Sun Sentinel Endorses Mitt Romney For President

THE SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL ENDORSES MITT ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT

Sun Sentinel Endorses Mitt Romney For President
Sun Sentinel
October 26, 2012

http://www.sun-sentinel.com

Brush away all the rhetoric, all the vitriol, all the divisiveness from the presidential campaign. To most Americans, only one thing matters — the economy.

Four years into Barack Obama’s presidency, economic growth is sputtering. Family incomes are down. Poverty is up. Business owners are reluctant to assume risk in the face of unending uncertainty. Many are holding on by their fingernails, desperate for signs of an economic recovery that will help them provide for themselves, their employees, their customers and their communities.

When President Obama came into office in 2009, the economy was in freefall and though untested, he inspired us with his promise of hope and change. Now, four years later, we have little reason to believe he can turn things around.

So while we endorsed Obama in 2008, we recommend voters choose Republican Mitt Romney on Nov. 6.
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A leader’s job is to create an environment where people can do their best work — in this case, a marketplace where good jobs can grow. Obama deserves credit for supporting the American auto industry during a time of enormous peril. And the federal stimulus — which was backed by both parties, and largely distributed by Florida’s Republican-led legislature — helped build roads, dredge shipping channels and keep teachers employed, among other things.

But today, rather than articulate a compelling vision for growth, the president falls back on the tired talking point of increasing taxes for the wealthy. Americans want our tax code to be fair — and fixed; there’s no question about that. But it’s hard to see how raising taxes is going to kickstart jobs in the private sector.
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In these uncertain times, we need a leader who will chart a clear course, sweat the details and get the job done right.

We believe Romney’s past performance is a predictor of his future behavior. He’s proven himself to be a successful businessman. He rescued the 2002 Winter Olympics from scandal and mismanagement. He worked with a Democrat-dominated legislature as governor of Massachusetts to close a $3 billion budget deficit — without borrowing and raising taxes.
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We believe Romney will help this nation find the political will to address the challenges with Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
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We believe the best chance to get America back working again is to elect Mitt Romney. That’s why we endorse him for president.

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

President Obama To Campaign In Colorado, Wisconsin And Ohio Next Week

PRESIDENT OBAMA TO CAMPAIGN IN COLORADO, WISCONSIN AND OHIO NEXT WEEK

CHICAGO—Obama for America announced today that President Obama will campaign in Colorado, Wisconsin and Ohio next week.  On Tuesday, October 30, the President will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado and Green Bay, Wisconsin for grassroots events.  He will then travel to Ohio on Tuesday night where he will stay overnight.  On Wednesday, October 31, the President will deliver remarks at grassroots events in Cincinnati and Akron, Ohio

Details on the President’s events in Colorado, Wisconsin and Ohio are forthcoming.

Victory Event with Paul Ryan at East Clinton High School in Sabina, Ohio on Saturday, October 27, 2012

Victory Event with Paul Ryan at East Clinton High School in Sabina, Ohio on Saturday, October 27, 2012

Saturday, October 27, 2012
 
Doors Open 5:00 PM

Event Begins 7:00 PM

East Clinton High School
174 Larrick Road
Sabina, OH 45159

Victory Rally With Mitt Romney at the Expo Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin On Monday, October 29, 2012 *Canceled

Victory Rally With Mitt Romney at the Expo Center at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin On Monday, October 29, 2012

Out of sensitivity for the millions of Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy, we are canceling tonight's events with Governor Romney in Wisconsin and Congressman Ryan in Melbourne and Lakeland, Florida. We are also canceling all events currently schedule[d] for both Governor Romney and Congressman Ryan on Tuesday. Governor Romney believes this is a time for the nation and its leaders to come together to focus on those Americans who are in harms way. We will provide additional details regarding Governor Romney's and Congressman Ryan's schedule when they are available."

Boston, MA – On Monday, Mitt Romney will attend a Victory rally at Wisconsin Products Pavilion in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Event: Governor Romney Attends West Allis Victory Rally

Location:                 

Expo Center at State Fair Park
640 South 84th Street
West Allis, WI 53214

Doors Open: 5:00 PM CDT

Invite Time: 7:00 PM CDT

Program Time: 7:30 PM CDT 

Tickets: Tickets may be obtained by visiting www.mittromney.com/WI

First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Iowa City and Sioux City, Iowa on Monday, October 29, 2012

Monday: First Lady Michelle Obama to visit Iowa City and Sioux City, IA

CHICAGO, IL - On Monday, October 29, First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to Iowa, where he will talk with community supporters in Iowa City and Sioux City. Because early voting began in Iowa and the First Lady speak about what is at stake in this election for Iowans and asked to help organize their communities and promote the vote between now and election day. Early voting ends on November 5 in Iowa and eligible voters can learn about how and when to vote on votemostodos.com.

The First Lady events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required due to limited space and will be distributed on a first come on the sites below.

IOWA CITY

WHAT: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Grassroots Supporters in Iowa City

October 29, 2012

WHERE:      

Sheraton Iowa City Hotel
Amos Dean Ballrooms A-D
210 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240

SIOUX CITY

WHAT: First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks to Grassroots Supporters in Sioux City

October 29, 2012

WHERE:      

Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101

TICKET INFORMATION:

IOWA CITY

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following location starting on Friday, October 26, from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM CDT, and will continue if tickets are still available on Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM CDT.

Organizing for America – Iowa City
321 E. Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations starting on Friday, October 26, from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM CDT.

Organizing for America – Coralville
2781 Oakdale Boulevard #1
Coralville, IA 52241

Organizing for America – North Liberty
70 Circle Drive
North Liberty, IA 52137

SIOUX CITY

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations starting on Friday, October 26, from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT, and will continue if tickets are still available on Saturday, October 27, from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT and on Sunday, October 28, from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT.

Organizing for America – Sioux City
520 14th Street
Sioux City, IA 51105

Organizing for America – Sioux City
4106 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106

Tickets will also be available online at http://OFA.BO/FLOTUS-SC.

Romney Campaign Launches Iowa “Juntos Con Romney” Hispanic Leadership Team

ROMNEY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IOWA “JUNTOS CON ROMNEY” HISPANIC LEADERSHIP TEAM

Des Moines, IA – Today, our campaign announced the Iowa leadership team of “Juntos Con Romney.” After nearly four years in office, President Obama has failed to deliver the economic recovery he promised.  The Hispanic community is faced with high unemployment and the outlook for those seeking a job is bleak. Governor Romney will deliver a real recovery by reducing the deficit, cutting taxes on small businesses and working families, and strengthening the middle class by creating 12 million jobs in his first term alone.

“President Obama has let down Hispanics in Iowa and across the country. Four years ago, he promised he would create millions of new jobs, stop runaway government spending, and reform our broken immigration system by the end of his first term. On all these counts, he has failed, and now he won’t offer any new solutions to get America working again,” said John Ortega, Chairman of Iowa “Juntos Con Romney.” “Mitt Romney will strengthen the middle class by creating millions of new jobs in his first term alone, reduce the tax burden on middle class families, put our country back on the path to a balanced budget, and act to reform our immigration system. Latinos know the right choice for president is Mitt Romney because we want to build a stronger America and create an easier pathway to the middle class.”

The following are members of  the Iowa “Juntos Con Romney” leadership team and are helping to organize volunteers and turn out supporters across the state:

Chair

John Ortega, Bettendorf


Advisory Board

Oscar Argueta, Mt. Pleasant
Dan Aguilera, Waverly
Dillon Barela, Eldridge
Aurrelio Baron Jr.,  West Des Moines
Diana Bauman, Des Moines
Mark Cisneros, Muscatine
Perla Fernandez, Dubuque
Adolph "Mick" Gamez, Cresco
David Guzman, Burlington
Vicente Javier, Cedar Rapids
Shelby Mendoza, Pella
Pablo Mercado, Cedar Falls
Rolando Molina, Ankeny
Benjamin Ortega, Pleasant Hill
Scott Ortiz, Missouri Valley
Miguel Perez, Pleasant Hill
Juan Rodriguez, Des Moines
Christian Rodriguez, Des Moines
Nicolle  Rodriguez, Ankeny
Fransico Rubio, Des Moines
Joseph Trujillo, Le Clair
Mona Varela, Muscatine
Pastor Jorge Vasquez, Altoona
Michael Velez, Bondurant

Senator John McCain Attends Events In Virginia On Friday, October 26, 2012

Senator John McCain Attends Events In Virginia On Friday

Boston, MA – On Friday, Senator John McCain will attend veterans town halls at the Fairfax American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, Virginia and the Woodbridge American Legion in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Event: Senator John McCain Attends Fairfax Veterans Town Hall  

Location:  

Fairfax American Legion Post 177
3939 Oak Street
Fairfax, Virginia

Program Time: 11:00 AM EDT

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Event: Senator John McCain Attends Woodbridge Veterans Town Hall

Location:  

Woodbridge American Legion
3640 Friendly Post Lane
Woodbridge, Virginia

Program Time:  2:30 PM EDT