GOV. TIM PAWLENTY: FOR NEWT GINGRICH TO “QUESTION THE CHARACTER OF MITT ROMNEY IS OVER THE LINE”
Boston, MA – Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty today made the following statement on Newt Gingrich’s comments about Mitt Romney’s character:
“I thought I had heard it all from Newt Gingrich, but for him to question the character of Mitt Romney is over the line. I have spent a lot of time with Mitt Romney, and I can tell you with zero hesitation that he is a man of flawless character. Mitt ran the state of Massachusetts and the Salt Lake City Olympic games with integrity beyond reproach. As President, he will govern with the same leadership guided by the morals and values that Americans hold dear. Newt Gingrich’s attacks on his character are way out of bounds.”
Mitt Romney Campaigns Across Florida Ahead of Primary
Boston, MA – On Monday, Mitt Romney will hold rallies with supporters in Jacksonville, Dunedin, and The Villages. On Tuesday, Mitt Romney will hold an event in Tampa. The Romney for President campaign will spend primary night in Tampa.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Event: Mitt Romney Holds a Grassroots Rally with Supporters
When: 8:10 AM EST
Location:
Ring Power Lift Trucks
8040 Philips Highway
Jacksonville, Florida
Event: Mitt Romney Holds a Grassroots Rally with Supporters
When: 2:15 PM EST
Location:
Pioneer Park
420 Main Street
Dunedin, Florida
Event: Mitt Romney Holds a Grassroots Rally with Supporters
When: 6:10 PM EST
Location:
Lake Sumter Landing
The Villages, Florida
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Event: Mitt Romney Holds an Event in Tampa
When: 9:45 AM EST
Location:
To Be Announced
Tampa, Florida
Event: Mitt Romney Attends Romney for President Primary Night Event
When: 7:45 PM EST
Location:
Tampa Convention Center
Ballroom C
333 South Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida
Newt 2012 Public Schedule: January 30th
Tampa, FL - Newt 2012 released its public schedule for Monday, January 30.
Michael Reagan will be appearing at all events with Newt Gingrich.
Monday, January 30
Jacksonville Grassroots Rally
7:30 am EST-9:30am EST
Location:
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Pensacola Grassroots Rally
10:00am ET/9:00 am CT-12:00 pm ET/11:00 am CT
Location:
Pensacola Aviation Center
4145 Jerry L Maygarden Road
Pensacola, FL 32504
Tampa Grassroots Rally
1:00pm EST-3:00pm EST
Location:
Tampa Jet Center
4751 Jim Walter Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
Ft. Meyers Grassroots Rally
3:00pm EST-5:00pm EST
Location:
Page Field
4700 Terminal Drive
Fort Meyers, FL 33907
Orlando Crossing the Finish Line Rally
6:00pm EST -8:00pm EST
Location:
Renaissance Airport Hotel
5445 Forbes Place
Orlando, FL 32812
SENIOR ADVISOR BEHIND IOWA CAUCUS VICTORY NAMED SANTORUM CAMPAIGN'S DEPUTY CAMPAIGN MANAGER
Jill Latham Named Deputy Campaign Manager For The Rick Santorum For President Campaign
Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign is proud to announce that Jill Latham has been named Deputy Campaign Manager.
Jill Latham said: "I am honored to take on this role with the Santorum campaign. Rick is not only the hardest working man in politics; he is the one candidate who has the conservative record to match his rhetoric. Rick won the Iowa caucuses the right way, traveling to all 99 counties, getting to know Iowans and understanding what they want in our next President - a man of conviction, honesty and the values we need in a President. I am proud to have the opportunity to join his national team as we work to defeat Barack Obama this fall."
Rick Santorum said: "When expanding our national team, there is no one who would better fit this role than Jill, because it was through her planning and diligence that we were able to craft the campaign to defeat both Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich in the Iowa Caucus. Jill's experience on several presidential campaigns will be a terrific asset to our growing national campaign, and the entire team looks forward to working with her as we advance toward the nomination and a victory this November."
Jill Latham served as the Senior Iowa Advisor to the Rick Santorum for President campaign's victorious Iowa Caucus campaign. Prior to joining the Santorum Team, Latham served as Iowa Political Director for Governor Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign, Political Director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin, and as part of President George W. Bush's successful 2004 re-election campaign.
***UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY***
SANTORUM SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 29
Sarasota, FL - The Rick Santorum for President campaign schedule for Florida will resume today with the following surrogates: Elizabeth Santorum, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 5 oldest children - Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, and Jessa.
Hogan Gidley, National Communications Director, said: "Due to the heath of his youngest daughter Bella, Rick Santorum will remain with his family today. However, the campaign will resume the following Florida schedule using surrogates. Rick himself intends to return to Florida and resume the campaign schedule as soon as is possible."
Sunday, January 29:
2:00pm ET: Rick Santorum's eldest daughter Elizabeth and the five eldest children from the Duggar Family will hold a campaign rally in Sarasota, FL. The Duggar family star in the hit TLC show "19 and Counting."
Location:
Dolphin Aviation
8191 North Tamiami TRL
Sarasota, FL
4:00pm ET: Members of the Jim Bob Duggar Family will attend the Charlotte County Lincoln Day Dinner in Punta Gorda, FL on behalf of Rick Santorum.
Location:
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center
75 Taylor Street
Punta Gorda, FL
8:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a tele-town hall meeting with Florida Republican Voters.
9:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a tele-town hall meeting with Minnesota Republican Voters.
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: “ROMNEY STANDS OUT IN GOP FIELD”
“Mr. Romney is pro-growth all the way. He wants the country to develop all its energy resources, not punish the oil, coal and gas sectors. He wants states and citizens to have more freedom to innovate. And perhaps most importantly, Mr. Romney is a Washington outsider, not a capital insider.”
“Romney Stands Out In GOP Field”
Editorial
Las Vegas Review-Journal
January 29, 2012
http://www.lvrj.com
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This race is between former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia.
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But Mr. Gingrich's tenure as speaker was brief. He burned bridges and became a divisive figure for much of the electorate. After resigning from office in 1999 under pressure from his party, Mr. Gingrich became a political consultant.
Mr. Romney, on the other hand, has less political experience and a lifetime in the business world. His greatest strength is his command of economic issues and his understanding of what the private sector needs to create jobs. He has criticized the uncertainty President Obama and Congress have created by not passing budgets and refusing to provide businesses and investors with a predictable, permanent tax code. And he understands the economic ruin that lies ahead if Washington can't conquer its spending addiction. "We can't have a government that keeps spending more than it takes in, otherwise enterprise will not invest in America," he said.
Mr. Romney is pro-growth all the way. He wants the country to develop all its energy resources, not punish the oil, coal and gas sectors. He wants states and citizens to have more freedom to innovate. And perhaps most importantly, Mr. Romney is a Washington outsider, not a capital insider.
Nevada Republicans should attend their caucuses with two questions in mind. Who best represents their party? And who has the best chance to defeat President Obama? We believe Mitt Romney is the answer to both of those questions.
Herman Cain Endorses Newt Gingrich for President
Atlanta, GA – Former presidential candidate and Georgia businessman Herman Cain announced his endorsement of Newt Gingrich for president earlier this evening at the Palm Beach County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. In addition to his endorsement, Cain has accepted Newt’s invitation to co-chair the Tax Reform and Economic Growth Advisory Council for Speaker Gingrich.
"It is time for conservatives and Republicans to refocus their attention on the ultimate mission of defeating President Obama," Cain said. "I believe Speaker Gingrich is the bold leader we need to accomplish this mission."
“America’s challenges are too great for mere tinkering around the edges. Just like Herman, who ran his campaign based on big ideas, I am running on bold solutions that will boost job creation, cut bureaucratic red tape, and fundamentally transform Washington,” Gingrich said. “I’m honored to have Herman’s support, and I look forward to working with him to help put the American people back to work.”
Cain and Gingrich have been friends for more than 20 years. In the early 1990’s they worked together to defeat Hillarycare, and as speaker, Gingrich appointed Cain to the National Commission on Economic Growth and Tax Reform (also known as the “Kemp Commission”).
SANTORUM CAMPAIGN STATEMENT ON THE HEALTH OF BELLA SANTORUM
Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign has issued the following statement on the admittance of Isabella Santorum to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Hogan Gidley, National Communications Director, said: "Rick and his wife Karen are admitting their daughter Bella to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia this evening. The campaign will cancel Rick's upcoming Sunday morning Florida campaign schedule. However, Rick intends to return to Florida and resume the campaign schedule as soon as is possible"
