• Romney Warns of "Gang of 3" if Obama Becomes President

  After two days on the road in Pennsylvania and New Jersey campaigning for congressional candidates Leonard Lance, Chris Myers and Lou Barletta, it was off to Hofstra University on Long Island, the site of the third and final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. Governor Romney joined Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Senator Joe Lieberman for surrogate duties in the “spin room.”

   

  The verdict from Romney: Senator McCain turned in a solid performance, exposing Obama’s extreme positions on spending, taxes, abortion and on isolating America from its trading partners. Romney also warned about single-party dominance of government in Washington, raising the specter of the “Gang of Three” – Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid calling the shots on policy, pushing a radical left-wing agenda without any check on their power.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM October 15, 2008 by Will Ritter | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney in Michigan for Walberg, Hoekstra

  It’s pouring rain the morning after the Nashville debate and we’re hitting the road pretty early, even for us. Flight leaves at 6am for Detroit.

   

  We’re excited to head back to Michigan, a place where the Governor and his family are very popular. Almost everyone we meet has some personal connection to the Romneys. Still pouring, we land in Detroit and jump on the rental car shuttle. The driver immediately introduces himself to the Governor saying, “I know you got places to go” and drives the bus away from the terminal (leaving behind a few whistling customers).

   

  After a couple hours in the car, we arrive at a Harley dealership near Lansing for an event for Congressman Tim Walberg. The Governor and Congressmen take some time to discuss the economic crisis with reporters and then both jump into the cab of an antique Chevy pickup truck which has been turned into a makeshift stage. Romney tells the crowd that the one-state recession that has been gripping Michigan for many years has now spread to the rest of the country and Congressman Walberg has the knowledge and leadership ability to deal with it. Afterward, the two climb down off the truck and say hello to some old friends. Saul Anuzis, the Michigan GOP chair, and Katie Packer, who headed up the Romney Michigan effort, were both on hand to greet the Governor and join him for a lunch of delicious BBQ.

   

  Later, we head over to Michigan GOP HQ to meet with the volunteers and snap some pictures, and then it’s off to Grand Rapids for dinner with some old and new friends. We’ve now driven from the eastern side of state all the way west, from one lake to another.

   

  On Thursday morning, it’s another early start. We are headed to an event at a local employer for our old friend, Congressman Pete Hoekstra. Rep. Hoekstra is the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee and spent a lot of time in the Mitt Mobile with us, especially in Iowa. He’s gathered a group of 60 businessmen and women to participate in a discussion about the health of the American economy. The Governor really admires Congressman Hoekstra and speaks of how he bicycled all throughout his district, praised him for his support of conservative ideals and thanked him for going to Iowa four separate times to campaign for Governor Romney.

   

  The Congressman quickly corrects him, “It was five, Governor.”

   

  After a quick press conference, we stock up on cinnamon buns and Hoekstra bumper stickers and head to the airport.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM October 09, 2008 by Will Ritter | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• McCain vs. Obama, the Nashville Debate

  I attended last night's Presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville. Not at all like a real Town Hall meeting, but then TV has a hard time with "real."
  

   

  Senator McCain distinguished himself on at least two topics.

   

  First, he called for a program that would halt the decline in home values and help homeowners with upside down mortgages. It's a bold initiative and I will be interested in seeing how it works. Of course, there's not enough money in Washington to bail out everyone who made an imprudent investment, nor would that be a good idea. The Treasury secretary was given the power to grant such relief in the recently passed $700 billion financial stabilization package. These funds, together with those previously appropriated in last summer's housing bill, may be more effective if they were used to enhance the free market cooperative I spoke of during my own campaign. I look forward to learning more about the details of the McCain plan.

   

  The other point that caught my attention was Senator McCain's unhesitating support for Israel. Asked whether they would wait for the UN or act unilaterally to defend Israel from attack, Senator McCain was unequivocal in his support: "We will not allow another Holocaust." Senator Obama was characteristically nuanced, focusing on Iran. Hopefully, those who care about our allies and friends took notice.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM October 08, 2008 by Mitt Romney | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney Campaigns in Nevada

  Again on the stump, this time in Nevada, Mitt Romney led a rally at Boulder City High School for Congressman Jon Porter, locked in a tough battle for re-election. Porter was supposed to be on hand, but had to interrupt his campaign to go back to Washington for a climactic House vote on a Wall Street rescue plan.

   

  In a meeting with local reporters, Romney praised Porter for his "leadership" and "courage" in supporting a Wall Street rescue plan that will stabilize the economy. If nothing is done, "it has the potential of really unraveling our system," Romney said.

   

  Later in the day, following a luncheon fundraiser for Porter at a private home overlooking Lake Mead, Romney boarded a Beechjet 400 for a bumpy flight to Elko to lead a pre-VP debate rally for the McCain-Palin ticket. More than 400 people turned out at Great Basin Community College to listen to Romney and attend a potluck debate watching party.
  

   

  Posted at 1:00PM October 02, 2008 by Will Ritter | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Idaho Is the Next Stop for Romney

  The day started with an early morning flight and ended with a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. In between, Governor Romney spent the day campaigning with Jim Risch for U.S. Senate in Idaho.

   

  When we landed in Boise in the morning, we were met by former Governor Risch and his wife, Vicki, and headed to a local hotel for a fundraiser, where we were greeted by a large, rowdy group of College Republicans from Boise State.

   

  Governor Romney set the tone for the day when he opened a press conference by noting that Jim Risch got more done in seven months as governor than most do in two terms.

   

  From there, we got back on the plane and survived a bumpy flight to Idaho Falls in the eastern part of the state. Autumn was clearly in the air. The hay was neatly stacked. The potatoes were ready for harvest. People were glad to see Governor Romney and Jim Risch. They toured a number of local businesses and met with the workers in the factories. We also stopped by a local hospital that's a leader in healthcare innovations and talked with the doctors on the challenges they were facing.

   

  The day culminated with a boisterous rally at a barn. Hundreds of people wearing cowboy hats waved flags and cheered. After some speechmaking, Governor Romney took pictures with everybody in the barn. After the last cowboy left, we dove into that bucket of KFC.

   

  

   

  Posted at 1:00PM October 01, 2008 by Will Ritter | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney Joins with Pearce in New Mexico

   

  Governor Romney started a busy week of campaigning in New Mexico at the Grand Albuquerque Hotel with some hot and spicy Mexican food. He's in town to campaign for Congressman Steve Pearce, running for the U.S. Senate.

   

  After a lot of salsa, Governor Romney hit the road for the hourlong drive to Santa Fe past beautiful desert hills. We hear from Steve Pearce’s staff that he has been outspent 3-to-1 by Democrat Tom Udall, evidenced by Udall signs littering the landscape. We'll be fundraising for him later this evening.

   

  First stop is Garcia's Tires, a small business owned by Lupe Garcia, for some retail campaigning. We're greeted by Congressman Pearce, his wife Cynthia and 50 sign-waving supporters. After some autographs, pictures and press interviews, we head to that fundraiser to see if we can't help level the playing field.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM September 30, 2008 by Will Ritter | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Romney stumps for Harris, Speaks to Values Voter Summit

   

  Mitt Romney hit the trail today for Andy Harris, running for Congress from Maryland, before addressing the Family Research Council’s Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C.

  
  

  Harris is running in Maryland’s First Congressional District, and believes in lower taxes and eliminating wasteful spending. The father of five children, he is a physician and was elected to the state senate in 1998. He represents the change we need in Washington to get our economy back on track.

  
  

  Later in the day, Romney returned to the Values Voter Summit, his third in three years. In his prepared remarks, Governor Romney talked about what was at stake in this crucial election. “John McCain and Sarah Palin would strengthen the economy by holding down taxes, by reforming runaway entitlement spending, by keeping government from taking over healthcare, by opening new markets for American trade, and by doing whatever it takes to stop our dependence on foreign oil, including clean coal, nuclear and off-shore drilling. Barack Obama, on the other hand, would raise taxes on individuals and business, have government take over healthcare through a single payer system, restrict foreign trade and virtually guarantee ongoing energy servitude by refusing nuclear and off-shore drilling. There is no question about it – Barack Obama’s economic plan would make America weaker, poorer and less secure.”

   
  

  Posted at 1:00PM September 12, 2008 by Will Ritter | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• Governor Romney Defends Sarah Palin

   

  Governor Romney was on Sean Hannity’s radio show yesterday talking about the McCain-Palin ticket and Senator Obama’s unfortunate “lipstick” comments. Check it out here.

   

  Posted at 1:00PM September 11, 2008 by Lou Tavares | Comments[0] del.icio.us Digg Reddit

• 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

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