MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF ALASKA SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI, QUALIFIES FOR ALASKA REPUBLICAN BALLOT
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. Mitt Romney also became the first candidate to complete the filing process to qualify for the ballot in the Alaska Republican Party’s 2012 Presidential Preference Poll. Petitions containing more than 100 signatures of Alaska Republican voters along with all required documents and fees were delivered to Alaska Republican Party Chairman Randy Ruedrich on November 14. After reviewing them, Chairman Ruedrich certified Governor Romney for the Alaska ballot.
“I am proud to announce the support of Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski,” said Mitt Romney. “I look forward to working with her to expand Alaska’s energy production, bring jobs back to the state, and help get our country on the right track again.”
“Mitt Romney has had the lifelong experiences needed to turn around our economy,” said Senator Murkowski. “Whether it was his ability to turn around the Massachusetts economy or turn around businesses in the private sector, Mitt Romney has demonstrated the leadership that we need in the White House to get the country on the right track. He has also laid out a plan to get our country on the path toward energy independence. Mitt Romney understands the importance of Alaska as a leader in our country’s energy production and I look forward to working with him on such an important economic and national security matter.”
Background On Sen. Murkowski:
Senator Lisa Murkowski Has Represented Alaska In The U.S. Senate Since 2002. She serves as the senior Republican member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and is also a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee, and the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. Before entering the Senate, Senator Murkowski worked as a commercial lawyer and served in the Alaska State House of Representatives.
FORMER SENATOR JOHN DANFORTH ENDORSES MITT ROMNEY
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the endorsement of former Missouri Senator and Ambassador John Danforth. Senator Danforth joins Senator Roy Blunt and former Senator Jim Talent in endorsing Mitt Romney.
“It is an honor to have Senator Danforth’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “For his entire life, Senator Danforth has served Missouri and his country with distinction. His values and commitment to American ideals are what all public servants should aspire to replicate.”
Announcing his support, Senator Danforth said, “This election is one of, if not the, most important of my lifetime. Our country faces the possibility of losing our place in the world if our economy fails to restart. Mitt Romney has taken on significant challenges at every moment in his life. Whether it was turning around struggling companies, rescuing the Olympics, or restoring fiscal health in his state as governor, he has proven that he has both the skill and leadership ability to ensure that the United States remains the strongest and most respected nation in the world. I am honored to join Senators Roy Blunt and Jim Talent in endorsing Mitt Romney. With their help and the hard work of the many Missourians supporting Mitt Romney, we will defeat President Obama in November and set a new course for the country.”
Background On Senator John Danforth:
Senator Danforth Served In The United States Senate From 1976 To 1995. After his Senate career, Danforth served the United States in various roles, including as Special Envoy to Sudan and United Nations Ambassador under President George W. Bush. Danforth has also served as Missouri Attorney General.
MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF FORMER IOWA GOVERNOR ROBERT RAY
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of former Iowa Governor Robert Ray.
“I am truly honored to have Governor Ray’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “Not only was he a great governor but he is also a tremendous leader with a long history serving both Iowa and the country. In the coming weeks, I look forward to working with Governor Ray to bring my message of a “Simpler, Smaller, and Smarter” approach to government to all Iowans.”
Announcing his support, former Governor Ray said, “I want our next president to be someone whose character and judgment I respect and whose ideas are valid for our country. I believe Mitt Romney offers the personal qualities and vision to become a truly great president. Mitt has a strong record in business, including turning around the Winter Olympics, and leading the state of Massachusetts. Mitt Romney would represent America’s values and interests in an uncertain, challenging, and competitive world. With our future in mind, I am proud to support Governor Romney in the caucuses and hope to vote for him next November.”
Background On Governor Robert Ray:
Robert Ray Was The Governor Of Iowa From 1969 Until 1983. After leaving office, Governor Ray also served as interim Mayor of Des Moines and as interim President of Drake University. He also founded the character education program, Character Counts. Governor Ray is a U.S. Army veteran and was a delegate to the United Nations Conference on Refugees in Geneva, Switzerland.
New Hampshire Delegates Set, Newt on Primary Ballot
Manchester, NH - (12/1/11) - New Hampshire communications director Matthew LeDuc released the following statement in response to the NHJournal.com report claiming that Newt Gingrich filed an inadequte number of delegates to qualify for the primary ballot.
"Under current RNC rules, candidates only need to file 12 delegates. Speaker Gingrich has filed 14 Delegates, along with 13 Alternates. Further, 7 of those Alternates can be pulled to make up the difference if in fact a campaign needed to, which we don't.
"Let us also add that Speaker Gingrich is running a grassroots movement here in NH, and this is just one more example, in a growing list, as to how we are running a different type of campaign. We are not looking to file a long list of people, as many other campaigns do, to appear as a "who's who" of politics.
"Our Team, as well as our supporters in New Hampshire are going to stay focused and continue to do what we believe has played a large part in what has propelled us up in the polls, both locally and nationally, which is to run a very positive, solutions oriented campaign."
Romney Camp Kicks Off “Earn It With Mitt” in Manchester on Saturday with Tim Pawlenty
Boston, MA – On Saturday, Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty will be in Manchester, NH to kick off “Earn It With Mitt,” an all-out volunteer effort to speak with voters in their homes and on the street. Hundreds of volunteers will gather at Theo’s Pizza for a campaign rally with Governors Romney and Pawlenty before deploying to the streets to share Mitt Romney’s message of growing the economy and creating jobs.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Event: Earn It With Mitt
Participants: Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, and Hundreds of Romney Volunteers
When: 9:30 AM EST
Location:
Theo’s Pizza Restaurant
Parking Lot
102 Elm Street
Manchester, New Hampshire
Cain marches onward!
Mark Block, Herman Cain's chief of staff and chief operating officer, met today at the Iowa headquarters with all Iowa staffers. The emphatic message from Mr. Block is that the campaign is moving forward full steam ahead. Herman Cain is IN IT TO WIN IT.
He always has been; that has not changed, so
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, December 16th
for a Cain campaign event you will not want to miss.
Details coming soon!
