2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Perry Campaign Releases 60-Second Ad in South Carolina: "President of Honor," Featuring Decorated Veterans Talking Leadership and Character

Perry Campaign Releases 60-Second Ad in South Carolina: "President of Honor," Featuring Decorated Veterans Talking Leadership and Character

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 60-second television advertisement entitled "President of Honor," which will air on South Carolina broadcast and cable. .

The ad features highly decorated former military personnel, some of who are traveling with Gov. Perry on the campaign trail. Rick Perry is the only candidate in the race for president who volunteered to serve in the U.S. military. He was a USAF officer and pilot between 1972-1977.

"The decorated military veterans in this TV ad speak strongly for Gov. Perry's character, faith and leadership," said Perry campaign spokesman Ray Sullivan. "These vets know Rick Perry's pro-American, pro-job and pro-veteran record. Additionally, Gov. Perry is the one true Washington outsider left in this race and has an unparalleled record of job creation, having created more than one million net new jobs while in office."

"President of Honor" Script:

Jim Livingston: "My name is Jim Livingston. I am a retired major general."

Text: Marine Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston Awarded Medal of Honor, Rick Perry Supporter

Daniel P. Moran: "Governor Perry - he is the best person to serve as commander in chief."

Text: First Lieutenant Daniel P. Moran Awarded Purple Heart, Rick Perry Supporter

Dakota Meyer: "Any veteran that I knew needed help, Governor Perry always told me whatever he could do to care of them he would do it."

Text: Cpl. Dakota Meyer Awarded Medal of Honor, Rick Perry Supporter

Marcus Luttrell: "Governor Rick Perry -he is one of the most honorable men I've ever met."

Text: Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell Awarded Navy Cross, Rick Perry Supporter

Michael E. Thornton: "This is about how we can lead this nation. Rick Perry is that leader."

Text: Navy Seal Michael E. Thornton Awarded Medal of Honor, Rick Perry Supporter

Announcer: "Ladies and gentlemen, the next President of the United States."

Gov. Perry: "Washington's broken. Replacing one Washington insider with another won't change a thing."

Text: The Only Candidate That Created Over 1 Million Jobs Bureau Of Labor Statistics

Gov. Perry: "I'm the outsider who's willing to step on some toes. We can surely recapture what is great about America. And we can restore this nation to its preeminence in the world as a beacon of individual liberty and economic prosperity. And there is no greater cause in our time."

Daniel P. Moran: "You can't tell me America is not exceptional. You can't tell me that because I've seen it."

Text: Proven Leadership

Text: Integrity

Text: Trust

Gov. Perry: "I'm Rick Perry and I approve of this message."

Text: Approved By Rick Perry And Paid For By RickPerry.org, Inc.

Mitt Romney Raises $24 Million In The Fourth Quarter Of 2011

ROMNEY RAISES $24 MILLION IN THE FOURTH QUARTER

$56 Million Total Raised In 2011, $19 Million Cash On Hand

Boston, MA - Today, Romney for President announced it has raised more than $56 million so far in the primary. The campaign will report raising $24 million for the fourth quarter. This total represents only primary contributions as the campaign did not raise general election funds. The campaign has over $19 million cash on hand. Mitt Romney did not make a personal loan or contribution.

Romney for President National Finance Chairman Spencer Zwick said, "Mitt Romney's growing financial support is representative of the growing momentum for our campaign. In order to defeat President Obama in November, we will need this continued strong showing of support. Mitt Romney, the campaign, and his supporters will continue the hard work of reaching out to supporters and spreading Mitt Romney's pro-growth message to get our country on the right track again."

FAST FACTS About Romney For President's Fourth Quarter Fundraising:

* Total Amount Raised In Primary Contributions For The Year: $56 Million

* Amount Raised In Primary Contributions In The Fourth Quarter: $24 Million

* Amount Raised In Primary Contributions In The Third Quarter: $14 Million * Amount Raised In Primary Contributions In The Second Quarter: $18 Million

* Cash On Hand: $19 Million

* Contributions Received From All 50 States And Washington, D.C.

* No General Election Money Collected

* Mitt Romney Did Not Make A Personal Loan Or Contribution

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of Kansas Secretary Of State Kris Kobach

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF KANSAS SECRETARY OF STATE KRIS KOBACH

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.

“I’m so proud to earn Kris’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “Kris has been a true leader on securing our borders and stopping the flow of illegal immigration into this country. We need more conservative leaders like Kris willing to stand up for the rule of law. With Kris on the team, I look forward to working with him to take forceful steps to curtail illegal immigration and to support states like South Carolina and Arizona that are stepping forward to address this problem.”

“We need a president who will finally put a stop to a problem that has plagued our country for a generation: millions of illegal aliens coming into the country and taking jobs from United States citizens and legal aliens, while consuming hundreds of billions of dollars in public benefits at taxpayer expense,” said Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach. “Illegal immigration is a nightmare for America’s economy and America’s national security. Mitt Romney is the candidate who will finally secure the borders and put a stop to the magnets, like in-state tuition, that encourage illegal aliens to remain in our country unlawfully.  He is also the candidate who will stand shoulder to shoulder with the states that are fighting to restore the rule of law.  I am pleased to stand with this true conservative.”

Background On Kris Kobach:

Kris Kobach Is The Secretary Of State Of Kansas. He was formerly the chairman of the Kansas Republican Party and a professor of constitutional law. Kobach has been a longtime advocate for immigration reform. He is the co-author of the Arizona and Alabama laws against illegal immigration, and he served as Attorney General John Ashcroft’s chief adviser on immigration and border security while at the U.S. Department of Justice.  He has degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Oxford Universities. He lives in Piper, Kansas, with his wife Heather and daughters Lilly, Reagan, Molly, and Charlotte.

Rick Santorum Announces County-by-County Leadership in South Carolina, Names 169 County Captains

SANTORUM BOLSTERS PALMETTO STATE CAMPAIGN WITH 169 COUNTY CAPTAINS
Campaign Organized In 42 Of 46 South Carolina Counties
 
Mt. Pleasant, SC - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum announced his county-by-county leadership in South Carolina. The Rick Santorum for President Campaign in South Carolina will be led by State Chairman, former Congressman and former Gubernatorial Candidate, Gresham Barrett and County Captain Chairman, State Senator Greg Gregory.

Rick Santorum said: "I am honored to receive this tremendous outpouring of support from such an esteemed group of Palmetto State community leaders. Through their hard work, we will be able to capitalize on our growing momentum in the early primary states, and catapult our campaign to victory in the First-in-the-South Primary. I have committed and am committed to winning the South Carolina primary and I look forward to working with this terrific team as we put our plan for victory into action over the coming weeks."

Rick Santorum for President South Carolina County Captains:

Abbeville County
Andrew Conrad – Captain
Aiken County
Kathryn Wade – Captain

Anderson County
Richard Cash – Captain
Bamberg County
Todd Schofield – Captain

Barnwell County
Don Crews – Captain

Beaufort County
Representative Bill Herbkersman – Co-Captain
Representative Andy Patrick – Co-Captain
Frampton Harper – Co-Captain
Sally Gardocki

Berkeley County
Joan Peters – Captain
Reverend Charles “Drew” Collins

Calhoun County
Christopher Schofield -- Captain
Wendy South

Charleston County
Kathy Hughes – Captain
Joe Bustos
Terrye Seckinger
Hank Cheves
Sandra Cheves
Margie Hemingway
Dr. Ronald Hemingway
Betty Jones
Edward Moore
Townes Moore
Maggie Rawlins
Gene Zurlo

Cherokee County
Brenda Earls – Co-Captain
Joey Lemmons – Co-Captain
Diane Allen
Robin Reed
Krystal Wilke
Bekah Wood

Chester County
Janice Davis -- Captain
Sandy Lovern

Chesterfield County
Executive Committeeman Glen Gulledge -- Captain
Robert Johnstonn
Pat Wilkerson
Robert Wilkerson
Richard Yow

Clarendon County
Michael McDonald – Captain
Darlington County
Martha Carr -- Captain
Ralph Carr
Ann Morgan

Dillon County
Kevin Ricks -- Captain
Margaret Ann Ricks

Dorchester County
Diana Johnson -- Captain

Edgefield County
Brooks Fisher – Captain

Fairfield County
Jeff Betsch – Captain
Robert Carrison

Florence County
Renee Woodbury – Captain

Georgetown County
John Kaneday - Captain

Greenville County
Harry Kibler – Co-Captain
Jim Lee – Co-Captain
Bob Castellani
Lisa Castellani
Jerry Dempsey
Harriet Dempsey
Thomas Baker
Daniel Cassidy
Jeff Crimminger
Destry Edwards
James LaBelle
Pat Rawlins
Travis Sizemore
Alice Stegall
Ester Wagner

Greenwood County
Ashley Newman – Captain

Hampton County
Mark Kessler – Captain

Horry County
Jan Witte – Captain
Tom Herron
Art Nordstrom
Edward Spencer
Harriett Vitale
James Roberts
Edward Koziol

Jasper County
Paige Trew -- Captain

Kershaw County
Jim Rose – Captain
Tom Mullikin
Eddie Galloway

Lancaster County
Representative Deborah Long – Co-Captain
Councilman Cotton Cole – Co-Captain
Councilman Larry McCullough – Co-Captain
Mary Atkinson
Brian Carnes
Betty Cauthen
Ed Cox
Angie Eargle
Danny Faulkner
Judy Starkey Faulkner
Chairman Sandy McGarry
William McGarry
Kevin Moughan
Brandon Newton
John Pyler
Eric Weiss

Laurens County
Allen Lollis – Captain
Sue Van Vranken
Mike Van Vranken
Lee County
Bill Johnson -- Captain

Lexington County
Beverly Brandes Chrisman -- Captain
Garrett Mandeville
Daniel Nichols
Julia McCrae

Marlboro County
Jerry Chanel -- Captain
Tracy Chanel

McCormick County
Larry Sanders -- Captain
Debbie Sanders
Liz Sanders

Newberry County
Kimmie Jones – Captain
Kim Efaw

Oconee County
Britt Adams -- Captain
Eddie Adams

Orangeburg County
Father Frank Larisey -- Captain

Pickens County
Patrick Rawlins -- Captain

Richland County
Sandra Bryan – Co-Captain
Rusty DePass – Co-Captain
Jim Corbett
Trish Mozdzierz
Robin D’Alessio
Mariellen Deyling
Christie Cooper Perkins

Saluda County
Melissa Justice -- Captain
Joey Justice
Robbie Justice

Spartanburg County
Alexia Newman – Co-Captain
Councilman Jane Hall – Co-Captain
Councilman Roger Nutt – Co-Captain
Mike Dixon
Jon Nick Galt
Hope Houcin
Joy McAbee
Debra Ortt
William Renfrow
Tracy Spake
Sonya Whitaker Wiren
Sumter County
Steven Shumpert – Captain
Shannon Catoe

Union County
Chairman Michael Fowler – Co-Captain
Executive Committeeman Dale Robinson – Co-Captain
Clerk of Courts Freddie Gault – Co-Captain
Michael Addison
Randall English
Melodi Gault
Doug Weaver
Greg Weaver
Lindsey Weaver

York County
Councilman Bruce Henderson – Co-Captain
Sam Vetter – Co-Captain
Karen Walto – Co-Captain
Tom Audette
Jeff Botm
David Duncan
Frank Duncan
Janet Gault
Mike Hanson
Paula Hanson
Tom Hardin
Catherine Hardin
Martha Haynsworth
Grace Hutchinson
Terry Hutchinson
Steve McNeely
Tom Nichols
Wendy Petzel
Clint Rogers
Greg Rogers
Rebecca Rogers
Joe St. John
Carrie Fischer Seekings

Rick Santorum Opens Five New Campaign Offices In South Carolina

SANTORUM OPENS FIVE NEW SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPAIGN OFFICES
"Game On" In The Palmetto State!
 
Mt. Pleasant, SC - The Rick Santorum for President campaign announced that it has opened five new campaign offices to supplement its existing South Carolina headquarters in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

SANTORUM FOR PRESIDENT SOUTH CAROLINA HEADQUARTERS

Charleston

311 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
Suite 141
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
855.206.RICK (7425)

NEW SANTORUM FOR PRESIDENT OFFICES

Greenville
1537 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29609
319-333-4050

Myrtle Beach
315 Hwy 17 South
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
843-251-5306     

Spartanburg
3211-B Reidville Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
864-576-0650

Rock Hill
1439-6 Dave Lyle Blvd.
Rock Hill, SC
803-280-5686

Columbia
443 Meeting Street #D
West Columbia, SC 29169
803-360-9414

Romney Para Presidente Comienza Anuncios De Televisión En Español En La Florida

ROMNEY PARA PRESIDENTE COMIENZA ANUNCIOS DE TELEVISIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN LA FLORIDA

Boston, MA – La Campaña de Romney para Presidente hoy hizo público un nuevo anuncio de televisión en Español en la Florida titulado “Nosotros.”  Mitt Romney es un empresario conservador que cree en los valores que han hecho de nuestro país la nación más extraordinaria del mundo.

Para ver el anuncio: http://mi.tt/xHlv5v

Craig Romney: “Los Estados Unidos representa libertad, oportunidad, donde todo es posible. Soy Craig Romney.  Mi padre, Mitt Romney cree en esos valores americanos porque los ha vivido y luchará para restaurar la grandeza de nuestra nación.” 

ex-Congresista Lincoln Díaz-Balart: “Romney tiene un plan para crear nuevos trabajos.” 

Congresista Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: “Mitt Romney tiene la visión para restaurar la seguridad nacional de este país.” 

Congresista Mario Díaz-Balart: “Romney cree en nosotros.”

Mitt Romney: “Soy Mitt Romney y apruebo este mensaje. Muchas gracias.”

Romney For President Releases New Spanish Language Television Advertisement In Florida: “Nosotros”

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES NEW SPANISH LANGUAGE TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENT IN FLORIDA: “NOSOTROS”

Boston, MA – Romney for President today released a new Spanish language television advertisement in Florida titled “Nosotros.” Mitt Romney is a conservative businessman who believes in the values that have made our country the greatest nation on earth.

To View “Nosotros,” Please See: http://mi.tt/xHlv5v

Translated Script For “Nosotros” (TV:30)

CRAIG ROMNEY: “The United States represents liberty, opportunity, where anything is possible. I am Craig Romney. My father, Mitt Romney believes in those American values because he has lived them and will fight to restore the greatness of our nation.”

LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART: “Romney has a plan to create new jobs.”

CONGRESSWOMAN ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN: “Mitt Romney has the vision to restore the country’s national security.”

CONGRESSMAN MARIO DIAZ-BALART:  “Romney believes in us.”

MITT ROMNEY: “I am Mitt Romney and I approve this message. Thank you very much.”

New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald Congratulates GOP Candidates on a Successful Primary

Chairman MacDonald Congratulates GOP Candidates on a Successful Primary

Concord, NH -- New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the following statement congratulating all of the GOP presidential candidates for a successful First-in-the-Nation Primary.
 
"I would like to congratulate all of the Republican presidential candidates for a successful First-in-the-Nation New Hampshire Primary.  Our tradition of vetting nominees for the highest office in the land rewards those who focus on retail politics and grassroots campaigning.  This year was no different as candidates crisscrossed our state talking with voters in diners and holding town hall meetings.
 
"As the Republican nomination process continues, I wish all of our party's candidates the best of luck as they move forward to South Carolina.  No matter which candidate the Republican Party selects, I'm certain that we will rally behind our nominee and join together to make Barack Obama a one-term president.  We must hold him accountable for his record of failure on job creation and out-of-control spending."

Newt Gingrich South Carolina Schedule January 11-12, 2012

Newt 2012 Public Schedule: January 11th and 12th
 
Atlanta, GA - Newt and Callista Gingrich will travel to the following cities on Wednesday, January 10th and Thursday, January 11th, for the Newt 2012 Jobs & Growth Tour in South Carolina.

Wednesday, January 11th
 
Rock Hill GOP Town Hall
9am - 10am ET
Laurel Creek Club
4017 Laurel Creek Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29732
* York County GOP Vice Chair Cynthia Jackson will introduce Newt.
 
"Ask Newt" Tele-Town Hall
11am -11:45am ET
Dial in: 855-275-6398
 
Spartanburg County GOP Luncheon and Book Signing
12pm - 1:30pm ET
Spartanburg Marriott
299 North Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
* SC Newt 2012 Co-Chair Judge Billy Wilkins will introduce Newt.
 
Beacon Restaurant Town Hall
2pm - 3pm ET
Beacon Restaurant
255 John B White Sr. Boulevard
Spartanburg, SC 29306
* Restaurant owner Sam Maw will introduce Newt.

Thursday, January 12th
 
Palmetto Senior Show
12pm - 12:30pm ET
South Carolina State Fair Grounds
Cantey Building
1200 Rosewood Drive - Gate 1
Columbia, SC
* Newt will give brief remarks.
 
Rally for Home Ownership
1:30pm - 2pm ET
South Carolina State Capitol
North Steps
1100 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC
* Newt will be joined by former Congressman J.C. Watts and give brief remarks.

Ron Paul Celebrates Historic Second Place Win in New Hampshire Primary #fitn

Ron Paul Celebrates Historic Second Place Win in New Hampshire Primary
“We urge Ron Paul’s opponents who have been unsuccessfully trying to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney to unite by getting out of the race and uniting behind Paul’s candidacy.”

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – Ron Paul tonight scored an historic second-place victory in the 2012 New Hampshire Primary.  Below please find comments from National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton:
 
“Ron Paul tonight had an incredibly strong second-place finish in New Hampshire and has stunned the national media and political establishment.
 
“When added to Paul’s top-tier showing in Iowa, it’s clear he is the sole Republican candidate who can take on and defeat both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.
 
“The race is becoming more clearly a two-man race between establishment candidate Mitt Romney and Ron Paul, the candidate of authentic change.  That means there is only one true conservative choice.
 
"Ron Paul has won more votes in Iowa and New Hampshire than any candidate but Mitt Romney.
 
"Ron Paul and Mitt Romney have been shown in national polls to be the only two candidates who can defeat Barack Obama.
 
"And Ron Paul and Mitt Romney are the only two candidates who can run a full, national campaign, competing in state after state over the coming weeks and months.   Ron Paul's fundraising numbers -- over $13 million this quarter -- also prove he will be able to compete with Mitt Romney.  No other candidate can do all of these things.
 
"Ron Paul is clearly the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney as the campaign goes forward.
 
“We urge Ron Paul’s opponents who have been unsuccessfully trying to be the conservative alternative to Mitt Romney to unite by getting out of the race and uniting behind Paul’s candidacy.
 
“Ron Paul has the boldest plan to cut spending, a dedication to protecting life, and a lifelong dedication to the Constitution and limited government.  He also has the necessary support to campaign nationwide against Mitt Romney.
 
“Our campaign is already planning ahead for South Carolina, Florida, and beyond.  Soon Ron Paul will head to South Carolina to begin a feverish round of campaigning.
 
“Ron Paul is in this race for the long haul.  And he is ready to fight.
 
“See you on the campaign trail.”