• Governor Romney at the Salvation Army

  In keeping with the service theme of the Republican National Convention, Governor Romney serves breakfast at the Salvation Army "Harbor Light" facility in St. Paul, Minnesota.

   

   

   

  Posted at 1:00PM September 02, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney Addresses Russia-Georgia Conflict on ABC's This Week

  Governor Romney appeared opposite former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle today in making the case for Senator McCain's presidential candidacy on ABC's "This Week" with George Stephanopoulos. Click here to view the video.

   

  Most of the discussion focused on the Russia-Georgia conflict.

   

  Governor Romney, the former head of the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics, called on the International Olympic Committee to reconsider the Russian city of Sochi as the site of the 2014 Winter Games because of its proximity to Georgia, arguing that it may be too much of a "hot spot" if Russia continues its aggression.

   

  He also praised Senator McCain for his concern over Russian belligerence and pointed out that if Senator McCain's longstanding position in favor of NATO enlargement to encompass former Soviet states like Georgia had been adopted, it would have prevented the Russian invasion. He also said that it is at times like this, when crisis develops on the international stage, that you want someone with John McCain's experience and judgment in the White House.

   

   

   

  Posted at 1:00PM August 17, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Comments on the passing of Iowa's Marvin Pomerantz

  Tomorrow is the funeral for a good friend, Marvin Pomerantz, who has given me a lot of advice and political insight and who is the source of so many wonderful memories.

   

  Iowa and the country lost one of our heroes when Marvin was called home. As a tireless champion for youth, a creator of economic vitality and employment, and a voice for principled leadership, Marvin shaped the community in lasting ways.

   

  I will miss his brilliance and candor, but mostly, I will miss his indefatigable good humor and cheer. A truly great soul has left us. Ann and I are saddened by his passing.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM August 16, 2008 by Mitt Romney | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney Asks China to Reconsider Joey Cheek Visa Decision

  Joey Cheek is an Olympic speed skater from North Carolina who planned to go to Beijing to promote diplomatic efforts to ease human suffering in Darfur. His visa was revoked by Chinese authorities.

   

  Today, Governor Romney sent a letter to the Chinese government asking them to reconsider. Cheek is from North Carolina, and he won his first medal – a bronze – at the Romney-led Salt Lake Winter Games in 2002. He went on to win gold and silver in Turino in 2002, donating the $40,000 in reward money to “Right to Play” to help Darfur refugees. Romney himself is en route to Beijing and will be on hand with his wife, Ann, for the Opening Ceremonies. He’s hopeful that Joey Cheek will be allowed to join him there.

   

  To read Romney's letter, click here.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM August 07, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney Favors Off-Shore Drilling

   

  Governor Romney’s was on Fox’s “Your World with Neil Cavuto” yesterday talking about the importance of off-shore drilling to achieving energy independence. You can check it out here.

   

  Like John McCain, Governor Romney favors an “all of the above” energy policy that includes the development of alternative sources, as well as more nuclear power and domestic drilling.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM August 06, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney on Bill Bennett's Radio Show

   

  Mitt Romney was on Bill Bennett’s radio program this morning talking about energy independence, strengthening the dollar and the importance of keeping taxes low. You can listen here.

   

  Of the presidential election, Romney said Barack Obama is hostage to “extreme environmentalists in his party who keep him from doing what has to be done” such as developing nuclear power. He also accused Obama of wanting to “retreat” from global free trade and said he would remove “the right of a worker to a secret ballot” through his support for union check card legislation.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM July 21, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Michigan Is a Battleground

   

  About 275 enthusiastic supporters turned out today for the official opening of Senator John McCain’s Michigan HQ in Farmington Hills,  joining former Governor Mitt Romney, Michigan GOP Chair Saul Anuzis and National Committeeman Chuck Yob for the festivities. The office will coordinate not only the McCain Michigan effort, but activities throughout Indiana and Wisconsin.

   

  As Chuck Yob noted in his remarks, the Great Lakes region may be where the election is decided!

   

  Governor Romney said Michigan is a state where John McCain can win. He said that Michigan has been mired in a one-state recession long before the current economic slowdown, and he said Barack Obama’s prescription for higher taxes and more spending won’t get the economy moving again. He also compared Obama’s inexperience on matters involving foreign policy and national security to McCain’s leadership in those areas.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM July 14, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Progress on Health Care

   

  Today I write about health care reform in the Wall Street Journal. Check it out by clicking here.

   

  States are laboratories of innovation, and the most ambitious experiment now taking place is in Massachusetts. As Governor, I worked with the Legislature to lower the cost of private market insurance and get everyone covered. The plan isn’t perfect, and there needs to be some fine-tuning, but the good news is that we are making progress. We are getting insurance to more people, faster than any other state in the nation, without a government takeover and without raising taxes.

   

  The lesson here is that states can lead the way on health care, if the federal government provides the needed flexibility and becomes a partner.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM July 12, 2008 by Mitt Romney | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Applauding the Supreme Court's Gun Ruling

   

  The Supreme Court got it exactly right today in their decision affirming an individual right to bear arms.

   

  What concerns me is that four members of the court dissented. The narrow 5-4 ruling is yet another reminder of the importance of appointing strict constructionist judges who will not read rights out of the Constitution but instead affirm the ones that are plainly stated there.

   

  In striking down the DC ban on handgun ownership, the Court stood up for one of our most cherished freedoms, the freedom to defend our lives, our property and our liberty. This should put to rest once and for all the fanciful notion that gun ownership in America is tied to membership in a state militia.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM June 26, 2008 by Mitt Romney | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Flood Relief Donations Urgently Needed

   

  My wife Ann and I have been devastated by the catastrophic floods that have left so many people homeless and spread misery throughout the Midwest. Many of the scenes of devastation in Iowa are places familiar to us, and our hearts ache for the many kind and generous people we met there who may now be dealing with personal loss and tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the thousands of people dealing with the loss of a home, as well as the disaster relief workers who are fighting to contain the floodwaters and provide emergency food and shelter to the victims.

   

  Although Iowa may be experiencing some of the worst damage, the record-high flooding is also affecting Nebraska, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois and parts of Michigan.

   

  Relief efforts are going to cost tens of millions of dollars, and I encourage you to join us in contributing to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. They are coordinating with emergency officials and faith-based groups to get relief supplies to the areas where they are needed. They provide shelter and the basic necessities, such as cots, blankets and personal comfort kits. To find out how you can help, or to get the latest information, visit www.redcross.org. You can also check out an interactive map to get a sense of the current Red Cross response.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM June 16, 2008 by Mitt Romney | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

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