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This will be our year -- but only if we all stand together

It seems that almost every day now brings a fresh story of another well-known Democrat incumbent not seeking re-election. And in 8 days from now, what many thought was unthinkable may happen -- Republican Scott Brown may be elected to late Senator Kennedy's seat in Massachusetts. If successful, Scott would be the first Republican Senator in Massachusetts in 30 years.

I know Scott and how determined he is to win. I've campaigned for him, raised money on his behalf and we're doing all we can to help him over the finish line.

Something is brewing in Massachusetts and all over the country, and I have a prediction to make -- for our cause, and for all those who speak for it with no apology, this will be our year.

The conservative movement is gaining momentum every day and we must keep it going during the weeks and months ahead. This all-important midterm election year will have far-reaching consequences and we must do everything we can to elect conservative candidates throughout the country.

That is why I am asking you to take the extraordinary step of signing up to make a recurring monthly contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250 or whatever amount you can afford to my Free and Strong America PAC. Your generous monthly support will ensure that we have the resources to continue our efforts to help Republicans take back the House and Senate in November.

Of course, nothing is certain in politics, but we can be certain about this: Our belief in the greatness of America and our dedication to keeping this nation strong are needed today as much as they have ever been needed in our past. I hope you will stand with me today.

And even if you don't wish to make a recurring monthly contribution at this time, I hope you will consider making a one time contribution toward our efforts of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 $2,500 or even the maximum $5,000. Your early support will go a long way toward laying the foundation for Republican victories in November.

Posted at 4:18PM January 12, 2010 by Mitt Romney | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Stimulate the Economy, Not the Government. My thoughts on my Meet the Press interview this weekend

Yesterday I had an appearance on Meet the Press on the economy. I made three central points.
First, I warned about the continued funding of the economy with public sector debt. This policy will destroy the private market in the long run. As I said on the program, this is not a partisan issue, it's a "growth of government" issue, and we have to address it now or America's future could be very much in jeopardy.

Second, I reiterated my belief that it's time to end the TARP program and use the repaid funds to buy down the unthinkably high debt we've amassed.

And finally, I made the point that instead of passing a second stimulus, Congress ought to revisit the first stimulus and replace unproductive spending with job-creating incentives that will get our private economy moving again. The fact we're even considering a second stimulus is an admission that the first stimulus was a failure.

I encourage you to Stand with Me by signing my petition to Stimulate the Economy, Not the Government: http://bit.ly/4rYGZ0

Posted at 3:44PM December 14, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[2] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
A Thanksgiving message from Mitt Romney

"As we reunite with our families on the Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded once again of our military men and women, standing watch in dangerous places to protect our liberties at home. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for their service, and with emotion for the families that mourn an empty place at the table, now filled with tender memories of those who in loving sacrifice have laid down their lives."

Posted at 12:23PM November 25, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[8] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Mitt Romney's statement on Veterans Day

Mitt Romney's statement on Veterans Day

11/11/2009

"As Americans pause to reflect on the service of veterans, I want to express my appreciation for our active military stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq and around the world, separated from families and loved ones, who dutifully carry out the mission of keeping the nation safe from its enemies. The Fort Hood massacre is a reminder of the threats we face, both at home and abroad. On this day of remembrance, we are called to remain vigilant, thankful for the contributions of so many who once wore the uniform and mindful of the sacrifices currently being made in defense of freedom and liberty."

Posted at 7:41AM November 11, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[11] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Republican Victories

What a great election yesterday! It's exhilarating to wake up to headlines of conservative victories in the battleground elections in Virginia and New Jersey. The American people have sent a very strong message to the liberals in Washington, DC that big government is not the answer, and that conservatism is still alive and well.

With your help , we've been working hard at my Free and Strong America PAC to spread the core principles that are at the heart of making America a stronger nation and which fortify our party -- that a competitive America is one where taxes are low and government is small, that our military superiority must never be compromised, that our cultural values need to be cherished and that unleashing the power of the free market is key to our economic future.

We worked extremely hard on behalf of Bob McDonnell and the entire Republican ticket in Virginia, and helped him close strong with a full day of campaigning in the final week; in New Jersey, we endorsed Chris Christie early and made sure he had the resources to be competitive against his better-financed opponent; in Michigan, we raised money for Republican Mike Nofs, who captured a key State Senate seat previously held by a Democrat; and we worked tirelessly for our friend and ally Barbara Comstock, a leading fixture in the conservative movement, who won an uphill fight for a House of Delegates seat in Virginia, where she'll be a reliable vote for Governor-elect McDonnell's conservative agenda.

We didn't stop there. So far in 2009, my PAC has donated nearly $120,000 to candidates and conservative causes around the nation, including a last-minute $5,000 donation to Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman in New York's 23rd congressional district. I've given speeches at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the Club for Growth, the Values Voter Summit, the Heritage Foundation, the Foreign Policy Initiative conference and the AIPAC National Summit. Each of these events helped promote our shared conservative ideals and hopefully influenced the debate on the critical issues facing us.

We should be proud of what we have accomplished together; but this is no time to rest on our laurels. We must begin building upon these victories today to ensure that we have the resources we need to take back the Congress in 2010. Next year I'll also be traveling the country talking about my upcoming book, "No Apology: The Case for American Greatness," which will be published in March. I believe that the decisions we make today will determine what course America takes, and I want to make sure we remain the world's economic and military superpower.

Will you stand with us by making a contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $1,000 -- all the way to the maximum of $5,000 -- toward this effort?

Republicans are well positioned to show new strength as a party this year. We will take that momentum into the crucial 2010 mid-terms. Our work begins anew. With you by our side, we are sure that today's victories are the first of many to come.

Posted at 9:14AM November 04, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[6] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Stumping in Virginia

I spent all of Wednesday stumping in Virginia with the Republican ticket, Bob McDonnell, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and attorney general candidate Ken Cuccinelli. It was a full day of campaigning.

View Romney VA 10/28/09 in a larger map

I went to fight for a team that I believe is going to make Virginia a shining light for the entire nation. Virginia needs new leadership which will make a difference for the whole country. These men are clearly dedicated to promoting our conservative values.

Thanks for your support in helping to get conservative candidates elected all over the nation.

Posted at 12:01PM October 30, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[1] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
VIDEO: Is your family ready for a $1,761 a year tax increase?

In the guise of addressing climate change, President Obama has asked Congress to pass a cap and trade program that will have a devastating impact on hard-working American families and on our economy as a whole. The House has already passed a version of this legislation, and just last week, Senators Barbara Boxer and John Kerry answered the President’s call by introducing a cap and trade bill in the Senate.

We need to act now before it is too late and stop this legislation.

This cap and trade bill represents an enormous, hidden tax on the American people and American businesses, and it must be defeated. As you may recall, candidate Obama promised not to raise taxes “by one dime” on people making less than $250,000 a year. His cap and trade program will demolish that promise.

In fact, estimates are that the Obama plan could cost the average American family $1,761 a year, the equivalent of a 15% income tax hike. It will kill jobs and make a bad economic situation even worse. And because it will simply move greenhouse gas emitters from America to other nations like China, it won’t do a thing to affect climate change.

This is why I’m writing you to ask if you will join me in opposing this cap and trade legislation by taking two important steps today.

First, please make your most generous contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or even the maximum $5,000 to my Free and Strong America PAC. Together, we’ll be able to make our voice heard and send a very direct message to the Congress and the President.

Second, please spread the word to at least five of your family and friends, asking them to join our cause and stop this legislation before it is too late.

Our dedication to keeping this nation strong is needed today as much as it has ever been needed in our past. I’m so glad I can count on you.

Posted at 10:18AM October 07, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[1] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Governor Romney's statement on the eighth anniversary of September 11, 2001

"Today we celebrate the fallen. It's difficult for our minds to imagine a human darkness so wicked that it celebrates the destruction of innocent lives. We remember each victim, whether taken in unknowing sacrifice or succumbing to death after heroic struggle. They stand in our mind's eye in the brilliant light of love, faith and patriotism. America's heart will always be open to them, and our resolve is strengthened by their memory."

Posted at 1:58PM September 11, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[4] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Nancy Pelosi is wrong

As anyone who follows history and politics knows, there has always been a very healthy debate on the issues in our country.

Yet, now that conservatives are expressing their disapproval of President Obama's proposed health care plan, liberals are suddenly very critical of dissent and debate. Earlier this week, Speaker Pelosi accused honest citizens expressing their views on health care of being "un-American." And why? Because they disagree with her on the need for a new government insurance program.

Our Founding Fathers would be very surprised by Speaker Pelosi's attempt to clamp down on dissent. This nation was founded by patriots who staged the ultimate protest in declaring their independence from a distant and out-of-touch government. The rights to peacefully assemble and petition our elected officials are guaranteed by the Constitution. What Nancy Pelosi doesn't understand is that our differences and disagreements don't make us weaker; they make us stronger.

This is a critical time for our nation, and a lot of the issues we’re debating now will affect generations to come. All of us have a duty to press on ... a duty to state our case without fear of government reprisal.

That is why I’m writing to you to take two important steps today.

First, I encourage you to make your feelings on the health care bill known by calling the White House at (202) 456-1111 and your congressional representatives at (202) 224-3121. Let them know that dissenting is the most "American" thing one can do and that you have very real concerns about the cost and scope of this legislation.

Second, I hope you will consider making a contribution to my Free and Strong America PAC today. Your generous contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or even the maximum $5,000 will go a long way toward making sure that we push back when big government liberals like Nancy Pelosi try to stifle debate because they don't like it when ordinary Americans disagree with their far-left agenda.

Thank you again for your support and all that you do to ensure that our country remains free and strong.

Posted at 10:41AM August 14, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[13] del.icio.us Digg Reddit
Say No to Government Insurance

Health care costs are spiraling out of control, and tens of millions of Americans can't afford health insurance. President Obama and the Democrats believe the solution to these problems is a new government insurance program that will compete with the private sector. This is a course that threatens free markets. It is wrong for America.

Reform of our health care system can be accomplished by strengthening the private insurance system, as we did in Massachusetts when I was Governor. Strip away burdensome regulations to get the cost of insurance policies down. Take some of the taxpayer money we're now spending on free care and use it to help buy insurance for the needy.

But the last thing Congress and the President should do is create another big government program. The most important lesson from the Massachusetts health care reform is that you don't need a new "public option" to get insurance to more people.

Will you join me in fighting for sensible health care reform and against President Obama's plans for a new government insurance program? Your most generous contribution to my Free and Strong America PAC will give us the resources we need to make our voice heard on this and other critical issues facing our nation.

We have a lot of work to do over the coming year, and I hope I'll have you standing by my side. But with it being summertime, I hope you don't forget to take some time to have some fun too. To help, as a special thank you for your continued support, we're happy to offer the following official PAC summer gear:
   - For a contribution of at least $25, we'll send you a flying disc with the PAC's logo on it.
   - For a contribution of $60, we'll send you the flying disc and a PAC tote bag.
   - And, for a contribution of $100, we'll send you the flying disc, tote bag, and a PAC beach towel.

Thank you again for your continued support and dedication.

Posted at 7:00PM July 15, 2009 by Mitt Romney | Comments[9] del.icio.us Digg Reddit