2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Mitt Romney: “Rick Perry Ran A Campaign Based Upon Love Of Country And Conservative Principles”

MITT ROMNEY: “RICK PERRY RAN A CAMPAIGN BASED UPON LOVE OF COUNTRY AND CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES”

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today made the following statement on Governor Rick Perry’s announcement:

“Rick Perry ran a campaign based upon love of country and conservative principles. He has earned a place of prominence as a leader in our party and I salute him for his commitment to making President Obama a one-term president and finally getting our nation’s economy back on the right track. The nation owes Governor Perry a debt of gratitude for his years of service to his state and country. I wish Anita and him well.”

This Donor Was Spotted On The Rick Perry South Carolina Splash Page This Morning

Romney For President Releases New Radio Advertisement In South Carolina: “Ready To Lead”

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES NEW RADIO ADVERTISEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA: “READY TO LEAD”

Boston, MA – Romney for President today released a new radio advertisement in South Carolina titled “Ready To Lead.” President Obama’s policies have led our country down the wrong path. Mitt Romney is a problem solver who will lead the country down a different path and will end job-killing regulations, restore our AAA credit rating, repeal Obamacare, and balance the budget.

To Listen To “Ready To Lead,” Please See:  http://mi.tt/y7Vz1Q

Script For “Ready To Lead” (Radio:60)

VOICEOVER: “In 2007, here’s what Senator Jim DeMint said about Governor Mitt Romney.”

SEN. JIM DEMINT: “We need a president who is not a politician, but who is a real problem solver, and who has proven over the years that he can look at a problem and come up with a solution and actually get the job done.”

DEMINT: “He can solve a problem, not by creating more government, but by making freedom work for everyone.”  

VOICEOVER: “Governor Mitt Romney:”

MITT ROMNEY: “This election is a choice between two very different destinies. President Obama wants to fundamentally transform America. I stand ready to lead us down a different path. This president has enacted job-killing regulations. I’ll eliminate them. He lost our AAA credit rating. I’ll restore it. He passed Obamacare. I’ll repeal it. I will cut, cap and balance the federal budget. If you believe that the disappointments of the last few years are a detour, not a destiny, then I’m asking for your vote.”

MITT ROMNEY:  “I’m Mitt Romney, I am running for President and I approve this message.”

Rick Santorum Campaign Statement On Winning The Iowa Caucus

SANTORUM WINS IOWA

Mt. Pleasant, SC - Rick Santorum wins the Iowa Caucus.
 
Hogan Gidley, National Communications Director, said: "We've had two early state contests with two winners - and the narrative that Governor Romney and the media have been touting of 'inevitability' has been destroyed.   Conservatives can now see and believe they don't have to settle for Romney, the Establishment's moderate candidate - who authored the model for Obamacare that provided taxpayer funded abortions, who boasted that he was more socially liberal than Ted Kennedy, and who supported Wall Street bailouts. There is a consistent conservative alternative who has the proven record of reforming entitlements, defending the unborn, and standing up for American exceptionalism around the Globe - and has proven that he is the one man in this race able to defeat Mitt Romney. That candidate is Rick Santorum. This latest defeat of Governor Romney in Iowa is just the beginning, and Rick Santorum is committed to continuing the fight as the clear, consistent conservative voice in this race.

Romney For President Releases New Television Advertisement In South Carolina: “Ready To Lead”

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES NEW TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA: “READY TO LEAD”

Boston, MA – Romney for President today released a new television advertisement in South Carolina titled “Ready To Lead.” President Obama’s policies have led our country down the wrong path. Mitt Romney will lead the country down a different path and will end job-killing regulations, restore our AAA credit rating, repeal Obamacare, and balance the budget.

To View “Ready To Lead,” Please See:  http://mi.tt/xiovjG

Script For “Ready To Lead” (TV:30)

MITT ROMNEY: “President Obama wants to fundamentally transform America.”

ROMNEY: “I stand ready to lead us down a different path.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Ready To Lead”

ROMNEY: “This president has enacted job-killing regulations; I’ll eliminate them. He lost our AAA credit rating; I’ll restore it. He passed Obamacare; I’ll repeal it.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Eliminate Job Killing Regulations”

VIDEO TEXT: “Restore Credit Rating”

VIDEO TEXT: “Repeal Obamacare”

ROMNEY: “I will cut, cap, and balance the federal budget.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Cut, Cap And Balance Budget”

ROMNEY: “If you believe that the disappointments of the last few years are a detour, not a destiny, then I am asking for your vote.”

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

Gov. Rick Perry Today Will Hold a Press Conference in North Charleston, South Carolina

Gov. Rick Perry today will hold a press conference in North Charleston, SC.

Thursday, Jan. 19

11:00 a.m. ET - North Charleston, S.C.

Hyatt Place
Meeting Room
7331 Mazyck Road
North Charleston, SC 29406

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of Senator Rob Portman

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF SENATOR ROB PORTMAN

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of U.S. Senator Rob Portman. 

“It is an honor to have the support of such a committed public servant,” said Mitt Romney. “Bringing fiscal sanity to Washington is critical for our country’s future economic health and national security. In the United States Senate, Senator Portman has been a leader in the fight for a balanced budget and I look forward to working with him to make the federal government simpler, smaller, and smarter.”

“Four years ago, President Obama came to Ohio and promised to change the broken system in Washington and fix our economy - he has failed on both counts,” said Senator Rob Portman.  “Mitt Romney has been a lifelong leader who has shown how to bring people together to turn around tough situations.  And right now, that's exactly what our nation needs.  Americans can be proud to stand behind Mitt - he has balanced budgets, cut taxes, and created jobs.  He is the one candidate who will be able to defeat President Obama in November and bring conservative change to Washington while helping America achieve its great potential.”

Background On Senator Portman:

Senator Portman Was Elected To The U.S. Senate In 2010. Prior to his election, Senator Portman served in President George W. Bush’s Cabinet as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and also served as United States Trade Representative where he was responsible for U.S. trade policy. Portman served Ohio’s Second District for 12 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ron Paul Nevada Team Salutes Newest ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’

Ron Paul Nevada Team Salutes Newest ‘Veterans for Ron Paul’

HENDERSON, Nevada – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today new members of its active “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.  Today’s additions hail from Clark and Elko counties, both Nevada.
 
This announcement is especially notable as the Nevada team welcomes veterans from World War II as well as from the Vietnam and Iraq conflicts, thus spanning three generations of heroism.
 
Serving three years as a Private First Class in the European Theater of WWII, William Leong was deployed to Germany as part of the 69th Infantry Division.  Mr. Leong offered praise for the 12-term Congressman from Texas, while speaking as someone who helped deliver Europe from the grip of fascism.
 
“I am both a senior and a veteran of WWII.  Ron Paul has my support because of his view that America should never fight a war unless our security is truly threatened and Congress has declared war as required by the Constitution.  Wars take a heavy toll on our treasure and blood.  They are the chief 800-pound gorilla that is the root of our fiscal problems,” stated Mr. Leong, a Las Vegas resident.
 
John Everhart of Elko served two tours of combat as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam conflict from 1968 to 1971.  During this time, tragically, the young Mr. Everhart lost two roommates and two copilots.  Between the tours, he was charged with burial detail duties at Ft. Knox and conducted 23 military funerals.  Speaking as someone who understands the cost of war firsthand, Mr. Everhart explained his support for Dr. Paul.
 
“From my experience, I know how war impacts the country where it is fought, and the soldiers and families of those who are wounded or killed.  I support Ron Paul because I know that as Commander-in-Chief, and as a military veteran, he will never take our country to war unless it is absolutely necessary,” said Mr. Everhart.
 
Having served in Iraq and Peru over the course of seven years of service, Leandro Gonzalez attained the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.  Speaking from the position of someone who has risked his life at the forefront of current foreign policy, Mr. Gonzalez described why he supports Ron Paul.
 
“As a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I see Dr. Paul as the only logical choice for President.  I took an oath to defend the Constitution, as does every President and member of Congress.  I feel that Dr. Paul is the only one who takes his oath seriously.  He would not send our military to needlessly fight and die for special interests, but rather only to fight in a declared war with a clear mission,” said Mr. Gonzalez.
 
Ron Paul is the only top-tier candidate this election possessing an honorable record of military service.  A flight surgeon during the Cold War era, his commitment to veterans was recently showcased in the campaign’s television ad ‘He Served.’  The campaign’s more recent television ad titled ‘Secure’ highlights Dr. Paul’s plan to keep America safe.
 
As a function of this announcement, the above-mentioned persons are all members of the “Veterans for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, in particular the Nevada steering committee.

Rick Santorum South Carolina Schedule January 19-20, 2012 *Updated

SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE JANUARY 19 - 20
 
Mt. Pleasant, SC - Rick Santorum will continue his South Carolina campaign swing Thursday, January 19. All times are local.  Please note time and event changes.

Thursday, January 19:

1:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a press conference with Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Location:

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
Henry M. Hallman Boulevard (Base of the Ravenel Bridge)
Mt. Pleasant, SC

4:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will address the Southern Republican Leadership Conference in Charleston, SC.

Location:

College of Charleston
Basketball Arena
Charleston, SC

8:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will participate in the CNN Republican Presidential debate in Charleston, SC.

Location:

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

10:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "On The Record With Greta Van Susteren" on FOX News.

Friday, January 20:

9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on Laura Ingraham's National Radio Show.

11:00am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Lexington, SC

Location:

4952 Sunset Boulevard
Lexington, SC

1:45pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Fort Mill, SC.

Location:

Captain Steve's Restaurant
1975 Highway 21 Bypass
Fort Mill, SC

4:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Spartanburg, SC.

Location:

The Clock Restaurant
3597 Boiling Springs Road
Boiling Springs, SC

7:15pm ET: Senator Santorum will address the Citadel Patriot Dinner, where he will receive the Patriots Award.

Location:

The Alumni Center
The Citadel
Charleston, SC

9:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "Hannity" on FOX News.

Ron Paul Nevada Team Names New ‘Hispanics for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members

Ron Paul Nevada Team Names New ‘Hispanics for Ron Paul’ Nationwide Coalition Members

HENDERSON, Nevada – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today new members of its active “Hispanics for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition.  Today’s additions hail from Clark County, Nevada and pledge to spread the word about Dr. Paul among their respective communities.
 
Las Vegas student Michael Pfurr, whose family is from Argentina, was never involved in politics until this election, but always identified as a Republican.  This time, however, he spends his time as a volunteer intern at the Henderson campaign office when not working or studying.

“Ron Paul is the only candidate running who stands for ‘We the People,’ and the only one who will bring about the desperately needed transformation of the Executive Branch and federal government.  He understands political and economic dividends will come only from peaceful negotiations rather than a show of force,” said Mr. Pfurr, explaining why he decided to get involved.
 
He continued, “I believe, through the channeling of his inflexible will, Ron Paul will bring about the recovery of our weakened federalism.  Ultimately, I believe in Ron Paul and in liberty; both have been and ultimately will be victorious.”
 
Also a Vegas-area student, Mando Najera says he was “Never interested in politics until Ron Paul,” adding, “I support Ron Paul because I love his foreign policy, efforts to audit the Federal Reserve, and he is the only candidate who defies the status quo and actually cares about us.”
 
Former Democrat Lillian Babcock is a teacher residing in Las Vegas, and offered praise for the 12-term Congressman from Texas.
 
“Ron Paul is the only candidate who recognizes and gives viable solutions to ongoing problems Americans are facing.  He stands for rights that allow us to be truly free from a meddling government that looks to constantly restrict our constitutional rights.  Not one candidate is willing to say it like it is, except Ron Paul,” said Ms. Babcock.
 
Similar to those first joining the coalition during its launch in November, the new members being announced today are leaders in their community who are representative of the support Dr. Paul enjoys from America’s fastest-growing population and voter segment.
 
A recent poll shows Dr. Paul faring better among nonwhite votes than any other Republican candidate when matched against incumbent President Barack Obama.  “Hispanics for Ron Paul,” then, offers the Ron Paul campaign the opportunity to form a larger winning coalition by sharing his message of personal and economic liberty among voters of Hispanic ancestry.
 
As a function of this announcement, the above-mentioned persons are all members of the “Hispanics for Ron Paul” nationwide coalition, in particular the Nevada steering committee.