2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Peter Waldron e-Mail To Bachmann Supporters Links Her Faith To That Of Tim Tebow #iacaucus

Tebow and Bachmann share a secret

My dear friend,

Christmas blessings!

The Bible reads, "I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me."; again it is written, "Who always makes us to triumph in Christ Jesus." and finally, "all things are possible for one who believes."

Every sports pundit criticizes Brother Tebow and counts him out before the game begins. Then he walks off the field with another victory.

And most political pundits, pollsters, and talking heads count Michele Bachmann out until she wins the Straw Poll, challengers drop out, and she rises above others in the debates.

What is Tim and Michele's secret - Faith in God! Both do their very best and both depend upon the Lord for the outcome. To watch a video by a dedicated supporter detailing this shared faith, please visit this link.

There is a lesson in this for all of us.

Blessings,

Peter

Dr. Peter E. Waldron

Des Moines City Councilman Halley Griess Endorses Rick Santorum For President

DES MOINES CITY COUNCILMAN ENDORSES RICK SANTORUM FOR PRESIDENT
Des Moines City Councilman Halley Griess Joins The Fight!
 
Urbandale, IA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum announced that he has received the endorsement of Des Moines, IA City Councilman Halley Griess.

Councilman Griess said, "Rick Santorum has worked harder than any other candidate in garnering the support of the voters I represent.  In visiting all 99 counties, and appearing in Iowa more frequently than any other candidate, it is clear that Rick Santorum cares about the individual voters and is willing to invest in the issues they care about.  He has clearly demonstrated that he will head to Washington with our families and small business owners in mind.  Rick Santorum best reflects the values of Iowa voters and I am honored today to give my support to him."

Senator Santorum said: "Iowans can't be bought by TV ads, Iowa votes must be earned. Councilman Griess knows this from his direct work with his constituents in Des Moines. Councilman Griess is a true public servant and I am thrilled to receive his endorsement today.  I look forward to working with Halley as we continue our momentum statewide and in Polk County."

Des Moines, IA City Councilman Halley Griess was elected to the Des Moines City Council in 2009, as the youngest serving Councilman in Des Moines' history at age 23.  He is the son of a self-employed, small business owner and a graduate of Drake University Law School.

Ron Paul Narrowing the Gap with Newt in Latest Iowa Poll #ronpaul #iacaucus

Ron Paul Narrowing the Gap with Newt in Latest Iowa Poll

ANKENY, Iowa – 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul again polled a strong second place in Iowa, this time gaining ground on his competitor Newt Gingrich as details of the former Speaker’s record come to light, according to a new PPP poll.

Paul garnered 21 percent, just behind Newt Gingrich who earned 22 percent. In third and fourth place, respectively, Mitt Romney with 16 percent and Michele Bachmann with 11 percent were the only other candidates to attract double-digit support in this poll of likely Republican caucus goers. Noteworthy is that Gingrich dropped 5 percentage points in the last week alongside a decline in his favorability numbers, attributed to voters’ changing attitudes toward the former Speaker as details of his record come to light.

An impressive 77 percent of current Paul voters say they’re definitely going to vote for him, compared to only 54 percent for Gingrich, and among voters who say their decision is final, 29 percent support Paul compared to 21 percent for Gingrich, and 18 percent for Romney. Establishment ties are also a factor, contributing to a boost in support for Paul. Among voters who are anti-establishment, Paul polls at 34 percent to 18 percent for Gingrich, followed by 12 and 10 percent for Rick Santorum and Romney, respectively.

“As the campaign process plays itself out, and voters learn more about Newt Gingrich, the more people who are tired of the status quo in Washington are looking for someone with the consistency of record to tackle the tough issues,” said Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton. “Ron Paul has always fought for constitutional principles, limited government, and balanced budgets, he has the only plan that cuts $1 trillion dollars in spending year one and gets our country back on track. These are things that resonate with voters everywhere.”

Public Policy Polling surveyed 555 likely Republican caucus voters from December 11^th to the 13^th and the poll has a +/-4.2 percent margin of error.

View the poll press release by clicking here. For the full results including questions, tables, and methodology, clickhere.

"Winning Our Future" PAC Formed to Back Gingrich Presidential Bid

“WINNING OUR FUTURE” PAC FORMED TO BACK GINGRICH PRESIDENTIAL BID
 
ATLANTA, Dec 13 – A new Atlanta-based PAC has been created to support the presidential bid of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Becky Burkett, president of Winning Our Future, announced today. 

“We are motivated by the fact that Americans must make the right choice next November at the ballot box or this great nation will not be recognizable.  What is so exciting is that more and more Americans are beginning to realize that Newt Gingrich is the right choice and Barack Obama is the wrong choice.  And so, we are proud to be part of an effort to enhance the momentum he has created,” Ms. Burkett said.
 
“Mr. Gingrich shared President Reagan’s vision of America as a ‘Shining City upon a Hill’ and he worked with Reagan to make that vision a reality.  He led a revolution in 1994 to recapture that vision from the Clinton machine.  And, he is demonstrating at every debate and in every interview that he is again ready to lead us back to that vision,” Ms. Burkett added. 

“When Newt was Speaker, we had a balanced budget and a shrinking of the welfare state.  And, we had a clear vision of what conservative principles mean for this nation.  We need all of that today more than ever.”

Public Policy Polling Iowa Republican Caucus Poll Newt 22% Ron Paul 21%, Romney 16%, Bachmann 11%

Public Policy Polling Iowa Republican Caucus Poll; Newt 22% Ron Paul 21%, Romney 16%, Bachmann 11%

There has been some major movement in the Republican Presidential race in Iowa over the last week, with what was a 9 point lead for Newt Gingrich now all the way down to a single point. Gingrich is at 22% to 21% for Paul with Mitt Romney at 16%, Michele Bachmann at 11%, Rick Perry at 9%, Rick Santorum at 8%, Jon Huntsman at 5%, and Gary Johnson at 1%.

Governor Mike Huckabee Endorses Tommy Thompson for the United States Senate from Wisconsin

GOV HUCKABEE AND HUCKPAC ENDORSE TOMMY THOMPSON FOR US SENATE

Little Rock, AR – Governor Mike Huckabee issued the following statement about Tommy Thompson:
 
Huck PAC and I are pleased to endorse Tommy Thompson for the United States Senate from Wisconsin.  Tommy has the necessary experience to make an immediate and positive difference in Washington. Tommy served the great state of Wisconsin as the 42nd Governor, serving four terms for 14 years, and was forced to work with a democrat controlled State Legislature; because of that Tommy knows how to work in a bi-partisan nature and will be a positive voice for real change in Washington.
 
With more than 40 years of public service, Tommy has had a distinguished career, and all the while he has managed to be a champion for his constituents and the ideals we all share. After serving his state, Tommy went on to serve the Country, as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
 
Tommy Thompson knows how to lead, knows how to create jobs, and save taxpayers money - and in these trying economic times, that’s exactly what we all need more of in Washington.

Ann Romney Attends House Party In Council Bluffs, Iowa On Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Ann Romney Attends House Party In Council Bluffs, Iowa On Wednesday

Boston, MA – Tomorrow, Ann Romney will attend a house party in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Event: Ann Romney Attends A House Party

When: 5:30 PM CST

Location:                 

Home of Deana Romriell
41 Norwood Drive
Council Bluffs, Iowa

Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President

Slate of Georgia Officials Back Newt Gingrich for President

ATLANTA, GA – More than 60 federal, state and local officials joined Gov. Nathan Deal at the Georgia State Capitol today to endorse former House Speaker and Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich for the Republican nomination for President of the United States.

At a press conference hosted by Deal at the North Steps of the Capitol, the officials joined business leaders and grassroots supporters to call on Georgians to vote for Gingrich in the upcoming Republican Presidential Preference Primary to be held on “Super Tuesday” – March 6, 2012.

“With this contest less than 90 days away, we wanted to throw our support behind the only candidate we see qualified to take on Barack Obama and turn this nation around,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams (R-Lyons). “Hands down that person is Newt Gingrich.”

State Senator Barry Loudermilk (R-Cartersville) was among 33 members of the Georgia Legislature offering an endorsement today.

“We need a president who makes creating jobs his first priority,” Loudermilk said. “Newt Gingrich has a record of turning around the economy. And he will return many powers back to the states, something Georgians desperately want to see in a president.”

Among the state and local officials announcing they are endorsing Newt Gingrich today are:

• Georgia Congressmen Austin Scott, Lynn Westmoreland, Tom Price, Jack Kingston and Phil Gingrey.
• Former Georgia Congressmen Mac Collins and Bob Barr.
• Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams (R-Lyons).
• State Senators Judson Hill (R-Marietta); Jack Murphy (R-Cumming); John Albers (R-Roswell); Barry Loudermilk (R-Cartersville); Butch Miller (R-Gainesville); Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega); Rick Jeffares (R-Locust Grove); and Bill Jackson (R-Appling).
• Former state Senators Bart Ladd (R-Dunwoody); Chuck Clay (Marietta); John Wiles (R-Marietta) and John Douglas (R-Social Circle).
• State Representatives Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta); Joe Wilkinson (R-Sandy Springs); Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth); Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell); Charlice Byrd (R-Woodstock); David Casas (R-Lilburn); Josh Clark (R-Buford); Matt Dollar (R-Marietta); Buddy Harden (R-Cordele); Brett Harrell (R-Snellville); David Knight (R-Griffin); Judy Manning (R-Marietta); Sean Jerguson (R-Holly Springs); Paul Battles (R-Cartersville); Paulette Rakestraw-Braddock (R-Dallas); Andy Welch (R-McDonough); Carl Rogers (R-Gainesville); Tom Weldon (R-Ringgold); Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown); Penny Houston (R-Nashville); Rick Jasperse (R-Jasper); Jason Shaw (Lakeland); Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine); Ron Stephens (R-Savannah); and Roger Williams (Dalton).
• Former state Representative and state Department of Transportation Member Jeff Lewis.
• Public Service Commissioners Stan Wise and Lauren “Bubba” McDonald.
• Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens.
• Hall County Commission Chairman Tom Oliver; Hall Commissioner Ashley Bell; Hall Commissioner Craig Lutz.
• Harrelson County Commission Chairman Allen Poole.
• DeKalb County Commissioner Elaine Boyer; DeKalb School Board member Paul Womack.
• Dawson County School Board Chairman Will Wade.
• Roswell City Councilwoman Becky Wynn; Roswell Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Orlans.
• Gwinnett County Sheriff Steve Cronic.
• Eddie Driggers, Chairman, Heart of Georgia Airport Authority; and John Clements, Vice Chairman, Heart of Georgia Airport Authority.
• Alan Curtis, Chairman, Cochran Airport Authority.
• Others endorsing include: Charles Loudermilk, chairman of the Board, Aarons, Inc.

Myrtle Beach and Laurens County Tea Party Endorse Newt Gingrich in South Carolina

Grassroots Momentum Continues in South Carolina with Two Big Tea Party Endorsements
Myrtle Beach and Laurens County Tea Party overwhelmingly endorse Newt

Greenville, SC - In yet another sign of growing grassroots momentum, two major South Carolina tea party groups have now voted to endorse Newt Gingrich for President.

Members of the Myrtle Beach Tea Party voted on Monday night to endorse the former Speaker with 75% of the vote. This follows the Laurens County Tea Party, where Newt won with a resounding 80% margin a few nights earlier.

Of the endorsement, Laurens County Tea Party President Dianne Belsom wrote, "Newt is the most electable conservative who can clearly articulate the Tea Party agenda of lower taxes, free enterprise, smaller government, and state sovereignty…Newt is running a positive campaign, and we believe that the common-sense solutions he offers, his vast experience, his grasp of history, and his superior debate skills have led to his rapid rise in the polls. His 21st Century Contract with America is an inspiring document which offers every American hope for the future."

Joe Dugan, in explaining the endorsement of the Myrtle Beach Tea Party, said "Newt Gingrich, alone, has the knowledge, experience and vision to pull our nation back from the precipice of insolvency. We believe that, as he looks at our country and his own grandchildren, he will do everything in his power to restore the true America that we all once knew and loved, for his descendants and ours."

Reacting to the endorsement, Speaker Gingrich stated "Since 2009, I've spent a great deal of time listening, learning and working with Tea Party and 912 leaders from around the country." He continued, "I know how hard the members of these two groups have worked over the past few years and how seriously they take their duty as citizens. I am humbled by their support and look forward to working with them - side by side - to reassert Constitutional government and rebuild the country we love."

These two group endorsements follow on the heels of a number of personal endorsements from South Carolina tea party leaders, among them Allen Olson (former Chairman, Columbia Tea Party), Shery Smith (Sumter Tea Party), Joe Dugan (President, Myrtle Beach Tea Party), Charlotte Hendrix (Florence County Tea Party) and Chris Horne, Joanne Jones and Jim Davis of the Charleston Tea Party.

Rick Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "Politically Correct"

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "Politically Correct"

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 30-second television advertisement entitled "Politically Correct," which will air on national cable and Iowa broadcast and cable.

"As the only non-Washington, non-establishment candidate left in the race for the Republican nomination, Gov. Perry is committed to seriously overhauling Washington and telling the American people the truth," said Perry campaign communications director Ray Sullivan. "As president, he will work to break the direct links between Washington, D.C., and Wall Street, start foreign aid decisions for every country at zero, and fix social security." 

"Politically Correct" Script:

Gov. Perry: "Washington is the capital of political correctness, where double speak reigns and the truth is frowned upon."

Text: "Washington Double Speak"

"You can't say that Congressmen becoming lobbyists is a form of legal corruption..."

Text: "Congressmen Become Lobbyists"

"Or that we give aid money to countries who oppose America..."

Text: "Money to America's Opponents"

"Or that Washington insiders are bankrupting social security..."

Text: "Bankrupting Social Security"

"You and I know it's true....but not politically correct."

"I'm Rick Perry, an outsider who will overhaul Washington and tell you the truth, and I approve this message."

Text: Approved by Rick Perry and paid for by RickPerry.org, Inc.