Thursday, February 1, 2007
posted by Ben Wren | 8:20 AM | permalinkAlabama Fundraising: State Rep. Jeff McLaughlin, D-Guntersville, said the PAC and its actions violate
the spirit of federal law. (Who cares about the spirit of the law?) Romney in NH today: Traveling with his son Craig, Romney will make Granite State stops at a
hospital, a farm, a general store and a steel mill on the heels of a recent poll
that shows him trailing Giuliani in the New Hampshire primary by 12 percentage
points. Twelve points isn't a huge gap a year out with a candidate who has the name ID of Romney.  ROMNEY'S MORMONISM: The race for presidential cash in its infancy, Sen. John McCain reported
Wednesday he had collected $1.7 million in his campaign's first few weeks while
Republican rival Rudy Giuliani's early take was $1.4 million. NOTE: These are from 2006. Romney wasn't required to report for 2006 BUT:Romney seeks grass-roots support in S.C.Endorsements won't get the next president of the United States elected, former
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said Tuesday.
And that's why, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate said, he is pursuing a campaign of grass-roots politics that attracts voters, not necessarily their elected officials. Still, it seems that the Republican Party has an opening for a conservative
alternative to fill. National Review's Kate O'Beirne believes the GOP always
ends up nominating the most "electable conservative" -- not just someone
perceived as the "most electable" (e.g., McCain). But lately, Romney has become
the candidate attempting to carve out the "electable conservative" niche with
what some might label "born-again conservatism."
Labels: articles, news, Romney, wrap-up Wednesday, January 31, 2007
posted by Ben Wren | 9:38 AM | permalink ALSO: McCain on Global Warming Mitt Romney hopes that the endorsement of the ABM Caucus will propel him to
the White House.
ABM, in this case, does not stand for “Anti-Ballistic Missiles,” but rather
“Anyone But McCain.”....
What these endorsements have in common is that they come from a substantial
group of House Republicans who have long disliked John McCain.
Includes Speaker of the Iowa State House Romney as a convert to Reaganism. Interesting quote: The president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist, on the other
hand, is not worried. "A successful conservative movement accepts converts one
direction, one time, cheerfully," he said, noting that Mr. Romney's adoption of
the social conservative issue set is an example of one direction, one time
conversion.
Labels: articles, news, Romney, wrap-up Tuesday, January 30, 2007
posted by Ben Wren | 9:46 AM | permalinkRomney: Roe vs Wade Cheapens Human Life"It struck me very powerfully at that point that the Roe v. Wade approach
has so cheapened the value of human life that somebody could think it's not a
moral issue to destroy embryos," Romney said.
Boston Globe: Romney's business skills face a political testRomney in Columbia, SC todayRomney in SC:Romney Gets Support in SCEvery decision I have made as governor in a very liberal state has been on
the side of favoring life. We had four or five bills or provisions in bills that
have reached my desk, and every time I have come down on the side of
life.
Romney in SC
Romney Gains Backers in SC
Romney talks of challenges, strengths(reg required) Mr. Romney, who said he inherited a $3 billion deficit when he became
governor of Massachusetts, said he balanced the state budget without raising
taxes or increasing debt. Instead, he eliminated waste, inefficiency and
duplicate services, he said.
Romney stops in Columbia
Presidential bid brings Romney to Aiken
Good article on Romney's visit to the Aiken Rotary club Romney on Nightline:The Surprise Hit Candidate in IowaRomney Draws Fire for Seeming to Have Bought Rumsfeld's Iraq Line Religion Could Stunt Romney's White House BidInterview excerptsGeneral 2008:Disadvantage of Being a Senator Running for PresidentGOP Right Sees Lemons in White House RaceLabels: articles, news, Romney, wrap-up
Monday, January 29, 2007
posted by Ben Wren | 8:44 PM | permalinkLots of news today Romney goes after Clintons:Romney attacks Clintons 'Iraq policy'“I don’t think we should run our foreign policy based upon elections, election
schedules or anything of that nature.” Clinton campaign respondsIts always good to get under her skin enough to elicit a response. More NRI Summit:The Hill Romney addresses most social issues; mum on immigration NR's Lowry: Not impressedRomney in South Carolina with Sen. Jim Demint(R-SC):Where he wasPicks up 3 major endorsements:Romney was endorsed by former Governor Jim Edwards, the first Republican
elected governor in South Carolina since Reconstruction. He also gained
endorsements from former U-S Representative Tommy Hartnett and Republican
National Committeewoman Cindy Costa.
NH Poll:Giuliani 33 McCain 32 Romney 21 Other 11 Undecided 3 From Boston's CBS 4: ...Mitt Romney up sharply over recent polling at 21 percent.For Romney,
it's an early sign that his strategy of courting the right on social issues is
paying off among GOP conservatives.And it leaves Giuliani and McCain facing the
same fate as Edwards and Obama - they split the moderates, and Romney runs right
through the hole they create.
Not a bad showing for Romney. This is a Survey USA poll of 412 Likely Republican Primary Voters and has a margin of error of +/- 4.9% McCain trying to get under Romney's Skin:Red Sox pitcher Curt Shilling endorsing McCainMcCain kicking off Express tour in....MassachusettsThese are certainly interesting moves on McCain's part. It certainly shows you who he thinks is his biggest threat to the nomination. Labels: articles, news, Romney, wrap-up
posted by Ben Wren | 10:12 AM | permalinkSunday, January 28, 2007
posted by Ben Wren | 10:47 AM | permalinkRomney facing more fire than other GOP hopefulsSeveral Democratic political strategists say of the candidates now hoping for
the 2008 Republican nomination, Romney is a fearsome contender. The good-looking businessman has charisma, a history of private sector experience and a golden platform on health care reform.
Since Election Day, the Democratic National Committee has issued 15 news releases slamming Romney - more than any other Republican eyeing the White House. Arizona Sen. John McCain, one of the frontrunners, was the subject of 11, while former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who is polling at the head of the pack, felt heat from only one release. National Review Institute Roundup: ABC: Romney Acknowledges Shift on AbortionBoston Globe: Romney emphasizes conservative credentialsCBN: Anti-Abortion Romney, Glance at UnderdogsHotline: Romney Reviews his Conversion ExperienceKJL at NRO's The CornerSEIU Praises Romney: On ex-MA Gov. Mitt Romney’s health care plan: “You have to give him credit for
it. He was willing to step up and do something.” She said the SEIU would “love
to here Mitt Romney talk about how he wants to expand” health care. Christian Right weighs inA really good and interesting article. A disturbing piece of it though: (James)Dobson seriously questioned whether a Mormon could be elected president
of the United States. Wanting to make sure the word got out, the McCain campaign
distributed Dobson’s comments to reporters. Kate O'Beirne in National Review on Romney's Pro-life Views State of the Race (good profiles on the candidates)Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney — He’s riding Statehouse success on
health-care reform and other issues and impressing analysts with staff and
fund-raising. Will conservatives trust his convictions after apparent changes of
position on abortion and gay rights? South Carolina PrimaryLabels: articles, news, Romney, wrap-up
Saturday, January 27, 2007
posted by Ben Wren | 9:33 AM | permalinkRomney Picks up Rep Camp(R-MI) as Co-Chair of his Michigan CampaignRep Knollenberg(R-MI) will also serve as Co-Chair. Both will serve as liasons on Capitol Hill. Hoekstra Endorses RomneyRomney Hitting South Carolina MondayBut even with the deck stacked against him, the GOP momentum in South Carolina
for the Massachusetts pol is running high. “He’s got a natural charisma,” said
Dawson of Romney. “He’s really got a good flavor for the state.” Weekly Standard: Mitt Romney's conversionTwo years into his governorship, in February 2005, Romney announced his
opposition to stem cell research. Then, to the dismay of his pro-choice
supporters, he vetoed a July 2005 bill making available Plan B or "morning
after" contraception. Also that year, in an op-ed for the Boston Globe, he
declared himself pro-life.
I say look at someone's deeds. Romney in Iowa:KCCI: Romney Touts Conservative Views in WaterlooDesMoines Register: Romney Wants to put Focus on Conservative ViewsOver 250 people filled a local establishment in Waterloo to hear Romney speak. Not bad at all Iowa Politics: Romney Touts Education PlanIowa Politics: Romney Favors Surge Strategy Over Subdividing IraqRomney puts Shine on his All-Star TeamGood rundown of who's on Team Romney on Capitol Hill DNC on Romney's speech tonight at National Review's Conservative Summit "Smooth talking Mitt Romney's campaign to charm conservative activists is
falling on deaf ears," said Democratic National Committee Press Secretary Stacie
Paxton. "As hard as he tries, conservative leaders can see that Mitt Romney
believes telling voters what he thinks they want to hear is more important than
addressing the inconsistencies in his record." Just what I need. Far left Liberals telling me what a Conservative is. Incredible. I guess it shows you who they really fear! Keep checking back here for more throughout the day. Labels: articles, news, press release
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