2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Daniels' schedule fuels 2012 speculation | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

“Gov. Mitch Daniels insists the fundraising events he's attending this week in New York have nothing to do with presidential politics.” by Mary Beth Schneider, Indianapolis Star

Daniels' schedule fuels 2012 speculation | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star

Thune: Decision on 2012 presidential run to come by next spring - Rapid City Journal

“U.S. Sen. John Thune said Monday that he will decide by next spring whether to run for president in 2012.“I wouldn’t anticipate anything being formalized until sometime next year,” the South Dakota Republican said. “If I decided I was serious about that, I’d be looking at a winter-spring timeframe.” by Kevin Woster, Rapid City Journal

Thune: Decision on presidential run to come by next spring

Mitt Romney Announces Maryland Endorsements

Mitt Romney announces Maryland endorsements

Today, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced the endorsement of four Maryland candidates:

Bob Ehrlich:  Bob Ehrlich has previously served the people of Maryland as a Congressman and as Governor.  He is now running to once again serve the people of Maryland as Governor.  

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett:  Congressman Roscoe Bartlett currently represents the 6th Congressional District of Maryland, and is running for reelection. 

State Senator Andy Harris:  Andy Harris, a physician and Maryland State Senator, is now running to represent the 1st Congressional District of Maryland. 

Charles Lollar:  Charles Lollar, a business executive and Major in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, is now running to represent the 5th Congressional District of Maryland. 

Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced that it has already sent Ehrlich $10,000 in support toward his gubernatorial campaign, and that it is sending Bartlett, Harris, and Lollar each a $2,500 contribution toward their respective Congressional campaigns.

“At a time when too many of our elected officials put special interests ahead of the public interest, it is more important than ever that we elect candidates who will focus on turning our troubled economy around and putting people back to work.  That is why I am proud to stand with these candidates today,” said Romney.

In historic first, State of Minnesota moves to Microsoft Cloud - Bright Side of Government - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

“State governments across the country are facing many similar challenges, and improving efficiency and productivity while lowering costs continues to be a top priority. In this budgetary environment, our government customers have been asking me about how cloud solutions can enhance their technology delivery service, and today, Minnesota is leading the charge by becoming the first state in the U.S. to move its communications and collaboration suite to the cloud.”

In historic first, State of Minnesota moves to Microsoft Cloud - Bright Side of Government - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

Mitt Romney Announces West Virginia Endorsements

Mitt Romney Announces West Virginia Endorsements

Today, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced the following four West Virginia endorsements and committed a total of $12,500 to their individual campaign committees:

John Raese:  John Raese, a successful businessman, is now running to serve the people of West Virginia in the U.S. Senate. 

Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito:  Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito represents the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia and is running for reelection.

Spike Maynard:  Spike Maynard previously served the people of West Virginia on the state Supreme Court and is now running to represent the 3rd Congressional District of West Virginia. 

David McKinley:  David McKinley, a small businessman and former state legislator, is now running to represent the 1st Congressional District of West Virginia.

The PAC is sending $5,000 to Raese’s Senate campaign, and $2,500 each to the Congressional campaigns of Capito, Maynard, and McKinley.

“Rather than enacting pro-growth policies that will turn our economy around, far too many of our Washington politicians are more interested in growing the size of government and enacting policies like cap and trade that will only make a bad economic situation worse.   West Virginia – and our nation – deserves leaders who will put the people’s interests ahead of the special interests, and focus on getting our economy back on track, and that is why I am proud to stand with these candidates today,” said Romney. 

Mitt Romney To Campaign For Governor Otter In Idaho

Mitt Romney To Campaign For Governor Otter In Idaho Falls, Wednesday October 6, 2010

“It is an honor to welcome Mitt to Idaho and the campaign trail with me,” said Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter. “We are longtime friends guided by our conservative principles who work for the betterment of the people we serve.”

Newt Gingrich Endorses Ben Lange As The ‘Solutions Candidate’ In Iowa's First Congressional District

Newt Gingrich Endorses Ben Lange as the ‘Solutions Candidate’

INDEPENDENCE, IA – Former Speaker Newt Gingrich today endorsed Ben Lange in Iowa’s 1st congressional district as the ‘Solutions Candidate.’ Ben Lange is running against the liberal Democrat incumbent Bruce Braley.

“Ben Lange has demonstrated a keen understanding of not only the grave economic challenges facing this nation, but also the first principles that are key to creating jobs in Iowa, growing the economy, reducing the tax burden on middle class families and small businesses, and ultimately protecting future generations from unsustainable debt obligations,” Gingrich said. “For this reason, I believe he is the type of candidate that voters across the political spectrum desperately need during these tough economic times. Ben Lange will make a fine congressman.”

“As a small town Iowan and first-time political candidate, I am humbled by the outpouring of support from distinguished Americans like Speaker Gingrich,” Lange remarked. “I believe Eastern Iowans are hungry for political leaders who are willing to put principle before political party, and that is what I intend to do.”

Tim Pawlenty Statement On House Republicans' "Pledge to America"

Pawlenty Statement on House Republicans' "Pledge to America"

“The American people are saying ‘enough’, and House Republicans are listening. The new 'Pledge To America' promises to stop Washington’s spending spree, reform Congress, and grow jobs – exactly what conservatives should expect from the Republicans we send to Washington.

“I’m especially pleased to see the House Republicans reaffirm their commitment to stopping the Federal takeover of health care. Six months after President Obama signed the legislation, it’s clearer than ever that his reforms fail to control health care costs and only expand access to a broken system. Stopping Obamacare from going into effect must be a top priority of the next Congress.

“To encourage businesses to grow and create jobs, Congress must also stop any tax increases. Democrats are pledging to increase taxes to pay for even bigger government. The House Republicans’ pledge to stop tax increases is welcome news for the millions of Americans seeking jobs.

RGA Chairman Haley Barbour Supports ‘Pledge to America’ Agenda

RGA Chairman Haley Barbour Supports ‘Pledge to America’ Agenda   Republican Governors Association Chairman Haley Barbour released the following statement today supporting the U.S. House Republicans’ agenda for America:   “The American people have spoken loud and clear. They want government to focus on growing jobs, holding the line on spending, streamlining government and rolling back the government’s takeover of our health care system.   The House GOP’s pledge resembles the record of Republican governors who are already employing the major tenets of the agenda.   We continue to remain focused on creating jobs, cutting spending, balancing state budgets, and implementing sound policies on behalf of the American people.   Simply put, Republican governors have shown that government can become much leaner and much more efficient while still performing – even improving - its core functions.   We and the House Republicans recognize we can't wait until 2012 to start taking our country back. Unfortunately, governors have seen firsthand the negative impact the current administration’s policies have had on our states and know those policies are restraining our recovery.   Republican governors are already proving to the American people that when they give control of the federal government back to the GOP we will be ready.” 

Mitt Romney Campaigns In Illinois For Brady, Kirk. Announces Ten Illinois Endorsements

Mitt Romney Campaigns In Illinois for Brady, Kirk

Governor Romney travels to Illinois tomorrow, September 24th, where he will attend an RGA breakfast for Republican Governor candidate Bill Brady and a luncheon benefiting Congressman Mark Kirk’s U.S. Senate campaign. Romney also announced the endorsement of the following 10 additional Illinois candidates:

State Senator Bill Brady:  Bill Brady currently serves the people of Illinois in the State Senate, is now running to become the next Governor of Illinois.

Jason Plummer:  Jason Plummer, a small businessman, is now running to become the next Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.  

Congresswoman Judy Biggert:  Congresswoman Judy Biggert currently represents the 13th Congressional District of Illinois, and is running for reelection.  

Congressman Tim Johnson:  Congressman Tim Johnson currently represents the 15th Congressional District of Illinois, and is running for reelection.  

Congressman Don Manzullo:  Congressman Don Manzullo currently represents the 16th Congressional District of Illinois, and is running for reelection.  

Congressman John Shimkus:  Congressman John Shimkus currently represents the 19th Congressional District of Illinois, and is running for reelection.  

Bobby Schilling:  Bobby Schilling, a small businessman, is now running to represent the 17th Congressional District of Illinois.  

State Senator Dale Righter:  Dale Righter currently serves in the Illinois State Senate and is running for reelection. 

State Representative Patti Bellock:  Patti Bellock currently serves as an Illinois State Representative and is running for reelection. 

State Representative Rich Brauer:  Rich Brauer currently serves as an Illinois State Representative and is running for reelection. 

Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced that it is sending Brady’s gubernatorial campaign a $1,000 contribution, that it has already sent Plummer’s Lieutenant Governor campaign a $1,000 contribution, and that it is sending $2,500 each to the Congressional campaigns of Biggert, Johnson, Manzullo, Shimkus, and Schilling.

“At a time when too many of our elected officials put special interests ahead of the public interest, it is more important than ever that we elect candidates who are dedicated to enacting the pro-growth policies Illinois – and our country – needs.  Illinois is fortunate to have so many strong candidates dedicated to turning our economy around and I am proud stand with them today,” said Romney.