2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Mitt Romney Travels To New Hampshire To Hold A Town Hall Meeting

Mitt Romney Travels To New Hampshire To Hold A Town Hall Meeting

Boston, MA – On Monday, Mitt Romney will travel to New Hampshire to hold a town hall meeting.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Event: Mitt Romney Holds A Town Hall Meeting

When: 5:45 PM EDT

Location: Derry-Salem Elks Club 39 Shadow Lake Road Salem, NH

South Carolina GOP Chairman Connelly issues statement on Florida primary decision

SCGOP Chairman Connelly issues statement on Florida primary decision
 
Columbia, S.C. – SCGOP Chairman Chad Connelly today issued a statement following Florida’s decision to move its primary to January 31, 2012:
 
“Today’s decision by Florida is hugely disappointing and could have been avoided. Rogue states have once again dictated the Presidential nominating calendar. I call on my fellow RNC members and all Republicans to strongly condemn Florida’s decision to hold their primary on January 31.
 
“States who have worked so hard to maintain the nominating calendar should not be penalized and the offenders, including Florida, should lose their entire allocations of delegates at the National Convention. Rules matter and the four traditional early states (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina) did everything they could to avoid this unfortunate situation.
 
“South Carolina’s primary date will not be announced today.”

2012 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Dates; Rose Bowl Jan 2, Sugar Bowl Jan 3, Orange Bowl Jan 4, Fiesta Jan 5, BCS Jan 9, 2012 #iacaucus

2012 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Dates

As a result of continued uncertainty involving the upcoming National Football League schedule, the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) group today announced a change in dates for three of its upcoming bowl games in order to avoid possible conflicts with NFL Monday Night Football.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl will be played Tuesday, Jan. 3; the Discover Orange Bowl will be played Wednesday, Jan. 4; and the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be played Thursday, Jan. 5.

The Rose Bowl presented by VIZIO will remain Monday afternoon, January 2, and the Allstate BCS National Championship game remains Monday, Jan. 9.

"We consulted the involved parties and made a careful decision to choose dates that will ensure a prime-time showcase for our student-athletes while also being mindful of the potential for change in the NFL's schedule," said BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock. "At this point in time, we want to create certainty in a somewhat uncertain scheduling environment."

BCS Bowl Game dates:
Jan. 2 -- Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO
Jan. 3 -- Allstate Sugar Bowl
Jan. 4 -- Discover Orange Bowl
Jan. 5 -- Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
Jan. 9 -- Allstate BCS National Championship Game

Forty-five Georgia Republican Lawmakers Endorse Rick Perry for President

Forty-five Georgia Republican Lawmakers Endorse Rick Perry for President

ATLANTA – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today received the endorsement of 45 Republican Georgia lawmakers in his campaign for president. This represents more than one-third of the state’s Republican lawmakers, including well over half of state Senate Republicans.

“Rick Perry is the candidate who will get America working again,” said Economic Development Chairman and Governor Deal’s Floor Leader, State Senator Ronnie Chance. “Under his leadership, Texas gained more than one million net new jobs. Gov. Perry’s record proves that he is the right choice for our nation.”

“Rick Perry doesn’t just talk about conservative reform, he backs it up with actions,” said State Representative Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer.  “Gov. Perry is a principled conservative who has cut taxes, reduced spending and stood up to the job-killing regulations from Washington bureaucrats.”

“I am humbled to have the support of so many Republican lawmakers in Georgia,” said Gov. Rick Perry. “They share my vision for a stronger America with more jobs, more freedom and less government intrusion in the lives of our citizens. With their help, we will run a spirited campaign in Georgia, and in 2012 we’ll get America working again.”

Gov. Perry has already received the support of prominent Georgian Republican leaders, including Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and State Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black.

Gov. Perry was today endorsed by the following 45 Georgia lawmakers:

State Senator Tommie Williams, President Pro Tempore
State Senator Bill Cowsert, Majority Caucus Chair
State Senator Cecil Staton, Majority Whip
State Senator Ronnie Chance, Governor’s Floor Leader
State Senator Bill Jackson, Governor’s Floor Leader
State Senator Don Balfour
State Senator Jeff Mullis
State Senator John Albers                                        
State Senator Charlie Bethel
State Senator Buddy Carter
State Senator John Crosby
State Senator Frank Ginn
State Senator Greg Goggans
State Senator Tim Golden
State Senator Steve Gooch
State Senator Jack Hill
State Senator Rick Jeffares
State Senator William Ligon
State Senator Jack Murphy
State Senator Mitch Seabaugh
State Senator Ross Tolleson
State Representative Larry O'Neal, Republican Majority Leader
State Representative Matt Ramsey, Majority Caucus Vice Chairman
State Representative Allen Peake, Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer
State Representative Tim Bearden                          
State Representative Alex Atwood                          
State Representative Rick Austin                           
State Representative Charlice Byrd                         
State Representative Mike Cheokas
State Representative Josh Clark                                    
State Representative Kevin Cooke
State Representative Mike Dudgeon
State Representative Allen Peake
State Representative Jimmy Pruett
State Representative Terry England
State Representative Rich Golick
State Representative Mark Hamilton
State Representative Billy Horne
State Representative Penny Houston
State Representative Tom McCall
State Representative John Meadows
State Representative James Mills
State Representative Jay Roberts
State Representative Ron Stephens
State Representative Tom Taylor

Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn Responds to Florida's January 31 Primary Announcement #iacaucus

Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn Responds to Florida's January 31 Primary Announcement

Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that Florida will hold its presidential primary on January 31, 2012.

"The arrogance shown by Florida's elected leadership is disappointing, but not surprising. Equally troubling is to see this petulant behavior rewarded with our national convention. The consequences of Florida's intransigence must be swift and severe, including the refusal by the RNC to credential or seat any member of Florida's presidential primary date commission at the 2012 RNC convention in Tampa.

"Regarding the timing of the First in the Nation Iowa Caucuses, Iowa will remain first. Consistent with tradition, the final Iowa Caucus date will be announced once New Hampshire sets the date of its First in the Nation Primary.”

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Missouri Republican Party Votes To Go To Caucus System For Selecting Delegates To National Convention

MOGOP votes to go to caucus system for selecting delegates to national convention

After Jay Nixon vetoed the elections bill and the General Assembly failed to achieve final passage of the presidential primary bill prior to October 1, the Missouri Republican State Committee held an emergency meeting on Thursday to ensure our state is in compliance with the rules of the Republican Party.  During this meeting, the committee voted unanimously to amend our call to convention and go to a caucus system for the 2012 election.
 
“The Missouri Republican Party is committed to ensuring that the Governor’s veto of the elections bill and the General Assembly’s failure to move our presidential primary will not disrupt the national nominating process,” said David Cole, Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. “A caucus will continue to protect the rights of Missourians to select the Republican nominee for president—and any self-declared Republican who is registered to vote in Missouri has the ability to participate in the caucus process.”
 
The delegate selection process, as agreed to by the state committee:
 
*The County Caucuses will take place on March 17, 2012.  At these caucuses, which are open to any Republican who is registered to vote in that county, attendees will select delegates and alternates to the Congressional District Conventions and State Convention.  No delegates to the national convention are selected at this time.  The number of delegates and alternates per county is determined by the Missouri Republican Party based upon the number of GOP votes cast in the last presidential election.
 
* The Congressional District Conventions will take place on April 21, 2012.  At each of these 8 conventions, delegates chosen at the county level will select 3 delegates and alternates to the National Convention and 1 presidential elector.  The delegates and alternates will be required to declare allegiance to a candidate prior to the voting, and they will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot—unless they are released prior to the convention.
 
*The State Convention will take place on June 2, 2012.  At the convention, delegates chosen at the county level will vote on 25 at-large delegates and alternates to the National Convention and 2 at large presidential electors.  The delegates and alternates will be required to declare allegiance to a candidate prior to the voting, and they will be bound to that candidate on the first ballot—unless they are released prior to the convention.
 
In total, Missouri will have 52 delegates and 49 alternates to the Republican National Convention—24 selected at the congressional district caucuses, 25 selected at the state convention, and 1 delegate (but no alternate) for the state Party chairman, national committeeman and national committeewoman.
 
This Party action does not require legislative approval.

CNN, Arizona Republican Party to Present Presidential Primary Debate on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011

CNN, Arizona Republican Party to Present Presidential Primary Debate

As the race for the Republican nomination intensifies, CNN and the Arizona Republican Party announced today they will co-host a debate among the 2012 Republican presidential candidates in this key Western state on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011.

“Arizona is a key state that will play a pivotal role in helping Republicans choose their presidential nominee,” said Sam Feist, CNN Washington bureau chief and senior vice president. “CNN is honored to provide voters in Arizona and around the country an opportunity to hear the GOP candidates present their vision for the future.”

 “I’ve been in politics a long time, but I can’t remember a more critical election than this,” said Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. “When it comes to some of the hallmark issues facing our country – whether illegal immigration, the housing crisis or the ongoing power struggle between the states and federal government – Arizona is at the forefront. These are national issues, certainly. But Arizonans live and breathe them. So, I’m thrilled that the Arizona Republican Party and CNN have reached agreement on a debate, and optimistic that when the candidates come to Arizona, they’ll meet our voters and offer meaningful solutions to the problems facing our state and nation.”

 As previously announced, CNN and the Western Republican Leadership Conference will present a debate on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. These presidential debates are in addition to two separate Republican primary debates hosted by CNN earlier this year, with Hearst Television’s WMUR and the New Hampshire Union Leader in June 2011 and the Tea Party Express in September 2011.

Michele Bachmann Scheduled To Speak The Evening Of October 7, 2011 At The Values Voter Summit In Washington DC

Values Voter Summit

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (As of September 27, 2011)

Speakers with * are confirmed

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN - Ambassador Ballroom & Birdcage Walk

3:00 - 9:00 p.m.

EVENT REGISTRATION - WEST REGISTRATION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

7:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION OPENS - West Registration

7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN - Ambassador Ballroom & Birdcage Walk

7:15 - 8:30 a.m.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY/LIBERTY COUNSEL BREAKFAST (ticketed event) - Diplomat Room
Messaging and Mobilizing the Hispanic Community
(Speakers - Tony Calatyud, National Director, Salem Espanol Communications; Mathew Staver, Chairman, Liberty Counsel and Dean, Liberty University School of Law)
OR BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN

8:40 a.m. - Noon

OPENING CEREMONIES AND MORNING PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom

Welcome by Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action and Family Research Council (FRC)*
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio)*
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.)*
General Benjamin Mixon (Ret.), Former Commander, Multi-National Division, Iraq*
The 2010 Freshmen: A Touch of Class
- Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (R-N.Y.)*
- Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.)*
- Representative Mike Pompeo (R-Kans.)*
- Connie Mackey, President, FRC Action PAC*
Saving the American Dream
- Stuart Butler, Distinguished Fellow and Director, Center for Policy Innovation, The Heritage Foundation*
- Nina Owcharenko, Director, Center for Health Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation*
- Dr. Matt Spalding, Vice President, American Studies and Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, The Heritage Foundation*
- Genevieve Wood, Vice President, Leadership for America Operations, The Heritage Foundation*
Mathew Staver, Chairman, Liberty Counsel and Dean, Liberty University School of Law*
Senator Rick Santorum, Republican Presidential Candidate*

12:00 - 7:00 p.m.

STRAW POLL VOTING

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION ACTION LUNCHEON (ticketed event) - Diplomat Room
(Speakers - Randall Murphree, Editor, AFA Journal; Buddy Smith, Executive Vice President; Buster Wilson, General Manager, American Family Radio)
OR LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom

Representative Steve King (R-Iowa)*
Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas), Republican Presidential Candidate*
The Impact of Social Networking
- Joe Carter, Web Editor, First Things*
- Erick Erickson, Managing Editor, RedState.com*
- Kathryn Jean Lopez, Editor, National Review Online*
- Ed Morrissey, Writer, HotAir.com*
Laura Ingraham, "The Laura Ingraham Show"*
Governor Bob McDonnell (R-Va.)
Herman Cain, Republican Presidential Candidate*
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Republican Presidential Candidate*

5:00 - 5:45 p.m.

BOOK SIGNINGS

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

DINNER ON YOUR OWN

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

FRC ACTION PAC RECEPTION (ticketed event) - Palladian Room

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

STUDENT MIXER with Lila Rose, President of Live Action - Empire Room

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

EVENING PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R-Va.)*
Representative Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), Republican Presidential Candidate*
Governor Bobby Jindal (R-La.)*
Star Parker, President and Founder, Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE)*

9:15 - 10:45 p.m.

MOVIE SCREENING - Snowmen - Regency Ballroom

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

7:00 a.m.

REGISTRATION - West Registration

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

STRAW POLL VOTING

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN - Ambassador Ballroom & Birdcage Walk

7:00 - 8:30 a.m.

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION BREAKFAST (ticketed event) - Diplomat Ballroom
American Renewal: The Case for Reclaiming Our Future (Speaker - Dr. Matt Spalding,Vice President, American Studies and Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics)
OR BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN

8:30 - 8:50 a.m.

MORNING WORSHIP Led by Ronnie Freeman - Regency Ballroom

8:45 - 9:00 a.m.

BOOK SIGNING

9:00 a.m. - Noon

MORNING PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom

Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas), Republican Presidential Candidate*
Dr. Bill Bennett, Host, Morning in America*
Governor Mitt Romney, Republican Presidential Candidate*
Bryan Fischer, Director of Issues Analysis, American Family Association*
Straight Talk on Gay "Marriage"
- Moderater: Tom McClusky, Senior Vice President, FRC Action*
- Daniel Avila, J.D., Policy Advisor for Marriage and Family , U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops*
- Brian Brown, Executive Director, National Organization for Marriage*
- Derek McCoy, President, Maryland Family Alliance*
- David Tyree, Former Wide Receiver, New York Giants
General William Boykin (Ret.), Former Commander, Delta Force*

12:00 - 12:30 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

AMERICAN VALUES LUNCHEON (ticketed event) - Diplomat Room (Speaker - Gary Bauer, President, American Values)
OR LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION - Regency Ballroom

Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)*
Glenn Beck, Founder, Glenn Beck TV

3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING

3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

HOW THE WELFARE STATE ERODES THE FAMILY - Diplomat Room
Kiki Bradley, Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation; Jennifer Marshall, Director, the DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation; Robert Rector, Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation

WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD SUPPORT ISRAEL - Palladian Room
Kristi Hamrick, President, Gary Bauer's Campaign for Working Families and KSH Media, Inc.; Bishop Harry Jackson, Senior Pastor, Hope Christian Church; Erick Stakelbeck, Correspondent and Terrorism Analyst, CBN News; Victor Styrsky, Eastern Regional Coordinator, Christians United for Israel

THE SOLUTION TO THE COMING ECONOMIC EARTHQUAKE - Executive Room
Arthur D. Ally, Founder and President, The Timothy Plan

SAVING AMERICA'S CHILDREN FROM PIMPS AND PERVERTS: THE PROTECTED INNOCENCE INITIATIVE - Cabinet Room
Linda Smith, Founder and President, Shared Hope International and Former Congresswoman; Sex Trafficking Survivor

OUR TURN TO LEAD: WHY YOUNG CONSERVATIVES MUST ENGAGE TO SHAPE THE DEBATE - Empire Room
Jason Mattera, Editor, Human Events; Darin Miller, Media Coordinator, Family Research Council; Thomas Peters, National Organization for Marriage; Lila Rose, President, Live Action

THE MEANING OF LIFE: FROM PRE-NATAL TO GRAVE - Congressional Room A
Cubby and Dan LaHood, St. Joseph's House; Jeanne Monahan, Director, Center for Human Dignity, Family Research Council; Dr. David Prentice, Senior Fellow for Life Sciences, Center for Human Life and Bioethics, Family Research Council; Bobby Schindler, Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network

4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

DIVORCING GOD: SECULARISM AND THE REPUBLIC - Diplomat Room
Buddy Smith, Executive Vice President, American Family Association; Ed Vitagliano, Director of Research, American Family Association

EXPOSING AND DEFUNDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD, AMERICAS ABORTION GIANT - Empire Room
Catherine Adair, former Planned Parenthood employee turned pro-life activist; Marjorie Dannenfelser, President, Susan B. Anthony List; Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)*; Lila Rose, President, Live Action

POLICY, ACTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON THE FRONT LINES - Cabinet Room
Jessica Anderson, Deputy Political Director, Heritage Action for America; Michael Needham, Chief Executive Officer, Heritage Action for America; Russell Vought, Political Director, Heritage Action for America

MESSAGING AND MOBILIZING A NEW GENERATION OF WORLD CHANGERS - Palladian Room
Thomas Hall, Founder, Hall and Brown Associates; Rev. Johnnie Moore, Vice President for Executive Projects, Liberty University; Dr. Josh Straub, Executive Staff, American Association of Christian Counselors

BUILDING COALITIONS AND MOBILIZING MINORITY VOTERS - Congressional Room B
Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., Chairman, High Impact Leadership Coalition

HOW YOUNG PEOPLE CAN SAVE FREEDOM WITH REAGAN-STYLE ACTIVISM - Executive Room
Patrick Coyle, Vice President, Young America's Foundation

ESTABLISHING A CULTURE IMPACT TEAM IN YOUR CHURCH - Congressional Room A
Dr. Kenyn Cureton, Vice President for Church Ministries, Family Research Council

5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

BOOK SIGNING

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

PRIVATE RECEPTION (ticketed event) - Diplomat Room

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

FAITH, FAMILY, AND FREEDOM GALA DINNER Honoring Edwin Meese III, Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow in Public Policy and Chairman for the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation--Regency Ballroom (black-tie optional, ticketed event)

L. Brent Bozell III, President, Media Research Center*
Mark Levin, Host, "The Mark Levin Show"*
Tony Perkins, President, Family Research Council and FRC Action*
Phyllis Schlafly, Founder, Eagle Forum*
Alan Sears, President, CEO, and General Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund*

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE - Palladian Room

Tony Perkins, President, FRC Action and Family Research Council

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of Vermont Elected Officials & Leaders; Submits Required Presidential Primary Petition

MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF VERMONT ELECTED OFFICIALS AND LEADERS; SUBMITS REQUIRED PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY PETITION

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today welcomed the support of Vermont elected officials and leaders. Romney for President also submitted the required presidential primary petition in order to appear on the state’s Republican primary ballot.

“I am proud to have the support of so many respected elected officials and leaders in Vermont,” said Mitt Romney. “I look forward to working with them to spread my pro-growth message and get America working again.”

Announcing his support, State Auditor Tom Salmon said, “Mitt Romney has a record of creating jobs as governor and has unparalleled knowledge of how the economy works from 25 years in the private sector. He is the best candidate to lead our country toward an economic recovery and that is why Vermont voters will support him.”

Vermont Elected Officials And Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney

· State Auditor Tom Salmon
· Senate Minority Leader William Doyle
· State Senator Randy Brock
· State Senator Peg Flory
· State Senator Vince Illuzzi
· State Senator Kevin Mullin
· State Representative and Former Vermont Republican Party Chairman Joe Acinapura
· State Representative Gregory Clark
· State Representative Howard Crawford
· State Representative Dustin Degree
· State Representative Eileen Dickinson
· State Representative Peter Fagan
· State Representative Mike Hebert
· State Representative Robert Helm
· State Representative Robert Lewis
· State Representative Linda Myers
· State Representative Gerald Reis
· State Representative Vicki Strong
· Wendy Wilton; Former State Senator and Rutland City Treasurer
· Steve Larabee; Former State Representative and former Vermont Republican Party Chairman
· Thomas Lauzon; Barre Mayor
· Chris Roy; Former Republican Candidate for Secretary of State
· Tim Haywood; Chief of Staff to former Governor Jim Douglas
· Jim Barnett; Former Vermont Republican Party Chairman
· Jack Lindley; Former Vermont Republican Party Chairman
· Allen Martin; Former Vermont Republican Party Chairman
· Bradford Broyles; Rutland County Republican Chair
· Ken Copp; Essex County Republican Chair
· Dr. Bill Minsinger; Orange County Republican Chair
· Dan Riley; Bennington County Republican Chair
· Hugh Tallman; Lamoille County Republican Chair
· Leo Valliere; Washington County Republican Chair and former State Representative
· Chuck Wilton; Rutland County Republican Finance Chair
· Lenny Barclay; Londonderry Town Republican Chair
· Don Bostic; Saint Johnsbury Town GOP Chair and former State Representative
· Del Cook; Brandon Town Republican Chair
· Lawrence Daley; Peru Town Republican Chair
· Joe DeFreitas; Bethel Town Republican Chair
· Dawn Hill-Fleury; Essex Town Republican Chair
· Cliff King; East Montpelier Town Republican Chair
· Bruce Lonergan; Bennington Town Republican Chair
· Eric Osgood; Johnson Town Republican Chair
· Mike Lannon; Rutland City Republican Chair
· Don Trachte; Sandgate Town GOP Chair
· Harry Jay; Williamstown Town GOP Chair
· Patricia Morale; Secretary of the Pittsford Town Republican Party
· John Kleinhans; Former Vermont College Republican President
· Buddy and Jackie Barnett; State Central Committee
· Marilyn Childs; State Central Committee
· Ron Meroli; State Central Committee
· Bob and Pat Nowak; State Central Committee
· Ann Valliere; State Central Committee
· John and Carol Wu; State Central Committee
· Lynn Lindley; Montpelier City Committee
· J. Paul Giuliani; Montpelier City Committee
· Michael Bertrand; Volunteer Vermont Counsel, Romney for President, Inc.
· Darcie Johnston; Johnston Consulting, Inc.
· Mark Snelling; President of Snelling Center for Government
· Rick Cochran
· Jack and Kim Kane