Thursday, February 7, 2008
Mitt Romney's speech to CPAC
Governor Romney's Address To CPAC (As Prepared For Delivery):
"I want to begin by saying thank you. It's great to be with you again. And I look forward to joining with you many more times in the future.
"Last year, CPAC gave me the sendoff I needed. I was in single digits in the polls, and I was facing household Republican names. As of today, more than 4 million people have given me their vote for President, less than Senator McCain's 4.7 million, but quite a statement nonetheless. Eleven states have given me their nod, compared to his 13. Of course, because size does matter, he's doing quite a bit better with his number of delegates.
"To all of you, thank you for caring enough about the future of America to show up, stand up and speak up for conservative principles.
"As I said to you last year, conservative principles are needed now more than ever. We face a new generation of challenges, challenges which threaten our prosperity, our security and our future. I am convinced that unless America changes course, we will become the France of the 21st century – still a great nation, but no longer the leader of the world, no longer the superpower. And to me, that is unthinkable. Simon Peres, in a visit to Boston, was asked what he thought about the war in Iraq. 'First,' he said, 'I must put something in context. America is unique in the history of the world. In the history of the world, whenever there has been conflict, the nation that wins takes land from the nation that loses. One nation in history, and this during the last century, laid down hundreds of thousands of lives and took no land. No land from Germany, no land from Japan, no land from Korea. America is unique in the sacrifice it has made for liberty, for itself and for freedom loving people around the world.' The best ally peace has ever known, and will ever know, is a strong America.
"And that is why we must rise to the occasion, as we have always done before, to confront the challenges ahead. Perhaps the most fundamental of these is the attack on the American culture.
"Over the years, my business has taken me to many countries. I have been struck by the enormous differences in the wealth and well-being of people of different nations. I have read a number of scholarly explanations for the disparities. I found the most convincing was that written by David Landes, a professor emeritus from Harvard University. I presume he's a liberal – I guess that's redundant. His work traces the coming and going of great civilizations throughout history. After hundreds of pages of analysis, he concludes with this:
"If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all the difference. Culture makes all the difference.
"What is it about American culture that has led us to become the most powerful nation in the history of the world? We believe in hard work and education. We love opportunity: almost all of us are immigrants or descendants of immigrants who came here for opportunity – opportunity is in our DNA. Americans love God, and those who don't have faith, typically believe in something greater than themselves – a 'Purpose Driven Life.' And we sacrifice everything we have, even our lives, for our families, our freedoms and our country. The values and beliefs of the free American people are the source of our nation's strength and they always will be.
"The threat to our culture comes from within. The 1960's welfare programs created a culture of poverty. Some think we won that battle when we reformed welfare, but the liberals haven't given up. At every turn, they try to substitute government largesse for individual responsibility. They fight to strip work requirements from welfare, to put more people on Medicaid, and to remove more and more people from having to pay any income tax whatsoever. Dependency is death to initiative, risk-taking and opportunity. Dependency is a culture-killing drug. We have got to fight it like the poison it is.
"The attack on faith and religion is no less relentless. And tolerance for pornography – even celebration of it – and sexual promiscuity, combined with the twisted incentives of government welfare programs have led to today's grim realities: 68% of African American children are born out-of-wedlock, 45% of Hispanic children, and 25% of White children. How much harder it is for these children to succeed in school and in life. A nation built on the principles of the Founding Fathers cannot long stand when its children are raised without fathers in the home.
"The development of a child is enhanced by having a mother and father. Such a family is the ideal for the future of the child and for the strength of a nation. I wonder how it is that unelected judges, like some in my state of Massachusetts, are so unaware of this reality, so oblivious to the millennia of recorded history. It is time for the people of America to fortify marriage through Constitutional amendment, so that liberal judges cannot continue to attack it.
"Europe is facing a demographic disaster. That is the inevitable product of weakened faith in the Creator, failed families, disrespect for the sanctity of human life and eroded morality. Some reason that culture is merely an accessory to America's vitality; we know that it is the source of our strength. And we are not dissuaded by the snickers and knowing glances when we stand up for family values, and morality, and culture. We will always be honored to stand on principle and to stand for principle.
"The attack on our culture is not our sole challenge. We face economic competition unlike anything we have ever known before. China and Asia are emerging from centuries of poverty. Their people are plentiful, innovative and ambitious. If we do not change course, Asia or China will pass us by as the economic superpower, just as we passed England and France during the last century. The prosperity and security of our children and grandchildren depend on us.
"Our prosperity and security also depend on finally acting to become energy secure. Oil producing states like Russia and Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran are siphoning over $400 billion per year from our economy – that's almost what we spend annually for defense. It is past time for us to invest in energy technology, nuclear power, clean coal, liquid coal, renewable sources and energy efficiency. America must never be held hostage by the likes of Putin, Chavez, and Ahmadinejad.
"And our economy is also burdened by the inexorable ramping of government spending. Don't focus on the pork alone – even though it is indeed irritating and shameful. Look at the entitlements. They make up 60% of federal spending today. By the end of the next President's second term, they will total 70%. Any conservative plan for the future has to include entitlement reform that solves the problem, not just acknowledges it.
"Most politicians don't seem to understand the connection between our ability to compete and our national wealth, and the wealth of our families. They act as if money just happens – that it's just there. But every dollar represents a good or service produced in the private sector. Depress the private sector and you depress the well-being of Americans.
"That's exactly what happens with high taxes, over-regulation, tort windfalls, mandates, and overfed, over-spending government. Did you see that today, government workers make more money than people who work in the private sector? Can you imagine what happens to an economy where the best opportunities are for bureaucrats?
"It's high time to lower taxes, including corporate taxes, to take a weed-whacker to government regulations, to reform entitlements, and to stand up to the increasingly voracious appetite of the unions in our government.
"And finally, let's consider the greatest challenge facing America – and facing the entire civilized world: the threat of violent, radical Jihad. In one wing of the world of Islam, there is a conviction that all governments should be destroyed and replaced by a religious caliphate. These Jihadists will battle any form of democracy. To them, democracy is blasphemous for it says that citizens, not God shape the law. They find the idea of human equality to be offensive. They hate everything we believe about freedom just as we hate everything they believe about radical Jihad.
"To battle this threat, we have sent the most courageous and brave soldiers in the world. But their numbers have been depleted by the Clinton years when troops were reduced by 500,000, when 80 ships were retired from the Navy, and when our human intelligence was slashed by 25%. We were told that we were getting a peace dividend. We got the dividend, but we didn't get the peace. In the face of evil in radical Jihad and given the inevitable military ambitions of China, we must act to rebuild our military might – raise military spending to 4% of our GDP, purchase the most modern armament, re-shape our fighting forces for the asymmetric demands we now face, and give the veterans the care they deserve.
"Soon, the face of liberalism in America will have a new name. Whether it is Barack or Hillary, the result would be the same if they were to win the Presidency. The opponents of American culture would push the throttle, devising new justifications for judges to depart from the Constitution. Economic neophytes would layer heavier and heavier burdens on employers and families, slowing our economy and opening the way for foreign competition to further erode our lead.
"Even though we face an uphill fight, I know that many in this room are fully behind my campaign. You are with me all the way to the convention. Fight on, just like Ronald Reagan did in 1976. But there is an important difference from 1976: today, we are a nation at war.
"And Barack and Hillary have made their intentions clear regarding Iraq and the war on terror. They would retreat and declare defeat. And the consequence of that would be devastating. It would mean attacks on America, launched from safe havens that make Afghanistan under the Taliban look like child's play. About this, I have no doubt.
"I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know. But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, on finding and executing Osama bin Laden, and on eliminating Al Qaeda and terror. If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign, be a part of aiding a surrender to terror.
"This is not an easy decision for me. I hate to lose. My family, my friends and our supporters – many of you right here in this room – have given a great deal to get me where I have a shot at becoming President. If this were only about me, I would go on. But I entered this race because I love America, and because I love America, I feel I must now stand aside, for our party and for our country.
"I will continue to stand for conservative principles. I will fight alongside you for all the things we believe in. And one of those things is that we cannot allow the next President of the United States to retreat in the face evil extremism.
"It is the common task of each generation – and the burden of liberty – to preserve this country, expand its freedoms and renew its spirit so that its noble past is prologue to its glorious future.
"To this task, accepting this burden, we are all dedicated, and I firmly believe, by the providence of the Almighty, that we will succeed beyond our fondest hope. America must remain, as it has always been, the hope of the Earth.
"Thank you, and God bless America."
"I want to begin by saying thank you. It's great to be with you again. And I look forward to joining with you many more times in the future.
"Last year, CPAC gave me the sendoff I needed. I was in single digits in the polls, and I was facing household Republican names. As of today, more than 4 million people have given me their vote for President, less than Senator McCain's 4.7 million, but quite a statement nonetheless. Eleven states have given me their nod, compared to his 13. Of course, because size does matter, he's doing quite a bit better with his number of delegates.
"To all of you, thank you for caring enough about the future of America to show up, stand up and speak up for conservative principles.
"As I said to you last year, conservative principles are needed now more than ever. We face a new generation of challenges, challenges which threaten our prosperity, our security and our future. I am convinced that unless America changes course, we will become the France of the 21st century – still a great nation, but no longer the leader of the world, no longer the superpower. And to me, that is unthinkable. Simon Peres, in a visit to Boston, was asked what he thought about the war in Iraq. 'First,' he said, 'I must put something in context. America is unique in the history of the world. In the history of the world, whenever there has been conflict, the nation that wins takes land from the nation that loses. One nation in history, and this during the last century, laid down hundreds of thousands of lives and took no land. No land from Germany, no land from Japan, no land from Korea. America is unique in the sacrifice it has made for liberty, for itself and for freedom loving people around the world.' The best ally peace has ever known, and will ever know, is a strong America.
"And that is why we must rise to the occasion, as we have always done before, to confront the challenges ahead. Perhaps the most fundamental of these is the attack on the American culture.
"Over the years, my business has taken me to many countries. I have been struck by the enormous differences in the wealth and well-being of people of different nations. I have read a number of scholarly explanations for the disparities. I found the most convincing was that written by David Landes, a professor emeritus from Harvard University. I presume he's a liberal – I guess that's redundant. His work traces the coming and going of great civilizations throughout history. After hundreds of pages of analysis, he concludes with this:
"If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all the difference. Culture makes all the difference.
"What is it about American culture that has led us to become the most powerful nation in the history of the world? We believe in hard work and education. We love opportunity: almost all of us are immigrants or descendants of immigrants who came here for opportunity – opportunity is in our DNA. Americans love God, and those who don't have faith, typically believe in something greater than themselves – a 'Purpose Driven Life.' And we sacrifice everything we have, even our lives, for our families, our freedoms and our country. The values and beliefs of the free American people are the source of our nation's strength and they always will be.
"The threat to our culture comes from within. The 1960's welfare programs created a culture of poverty. Some think we won that battle when we reformed welfare, but the liberals haven't given up. At every turn, they try to substitute government largesse for individual responsibility. They fight to strip work requirements from welfare, to put more people on Medicaid, and to remove more and more people from having to pay any income tax whatsoever. Dependency is death to initiative, risk-taking and opportunity. Dependency is a culture-killing drug. We have got to fight it like the poison it is.
"The attack on faith and religion is no less relentless. And tolerance for pornography – even celebration of it – and sexual promiscuity, combined with the twisted incentives of government welfare programs have led to today's grim realities: 68% of African American children are born out-of-wedlock, 45% of Hispanic children, and 25% of White children. How much harder it is for these children to succeed in school and in life. A nation built on the principles of the Founding Fathers cannot long stand when its children are raised without fathers in the home.
"The development of a child is enhanced by having a mother and father. Such a family is the ideal for the future of the child and for the strength of a nation. I wonder how it is that unelected judges, like some in my state of Massachusetts, are so unaware of this reality, so oblivious to the millennia of recorded history. It is time for the people of America to fortify marriage through Constitutional amendment, so that liberal judges cannot continue to attack it.
"Europe is facing a demographic disaster. That is the inevitable product of weakened faith in the Creator, failed families, disrespect for the sanctity of human life and eroded morality. Some reason that culture is merely an accessory to America's vitality; we know that it is the source of our strength. And we are not dissuaded by the snickers and knowing glances when we stand up for family values, and morality, and culture. We will always be honored to stand on principle and to stand for principle.
"The attack on our culture is not our sole challenge. We face economic competition unlike anything we have ever known before. China and Asia are emerging from centuries of poverty. Their people are plentiful, innovative and ambitious. If we do not change course, Asia or China will pass us by as the economic superpower, just as we passed England and France during the last century. The prosperity and security of our children and grandchildren depend on us.
"Our prosperity and security also depend on finally acting to become energy secure. Oil producing states like Russia and Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran are siphoning over $400 billion per year from our economy – that's almost what we spend annually for defense. It is past time for us to invest in energy technology, nuclear power, clean coal, liquid coal, renewable sources and energy efficiency. America must never be held hostage by the likes of Putin, Chavez, and Ahmadinejad.
"And our economy is also burdened by the inexorable ramping of government spending. Don't focus on the pork alone – even though it is indeed irritating and shameful. Look at the entitlements. They make up 60% of federal spending today. By the end of the next President's second term, they will total 70%. Any conservative plan for the future has to include entitlement reform that solves the problem, not just acknowledges it.
"Most politicians don't seem to understand the connection between our ability to compete and our national wealth, and the wealth of our families. They act as if money just happens – that it's just there. But every dollar represents a good or service produced in the private sector. Depress the private sector and you depress the well-being of Americans.
"That's exactly what happens with high taxes, over-regulation, tort windfalls, mandates, and overfed, over-spending government. Did you see that today, government workers make more money than people who work in the private sector? Can you imagine what happens to an economy where the best opportunities are for bureaucrats?
"It's high time to lower taxes, including corporate taxes, to take a weed-whacker to government regulations, to reform entitlements, and to stand up to the increasingly voracious appetite of the unions in our government.
"And finally, let's consider the greatest challenge facing America – and facing the entire civilized world: the threat of violent, radical Jihad. In one wing of the world of Islam, there is a conviction that all governments should be destroyed and replaced by a religious caliphate. These Jihadists will battle any form of democracy. To them, democracy is blasphemous for it says that citizens, not God shape the law. They find the idea of human equality to be offensive. They hate everything we believe about freedom just as we hate everything they believe about radical Jihad.
"To battle this threat, we have sent the most courageous and brave soldiers in the world. But their numbers have been depleted by the Clinton years when troops were reduced by 500,000, when 80 ships were retired from the Navy, and when our human intelligence was slashed by 25%. We were told that we were getting a peace dividend. We got the dividend, but we didn't get the peace. In the face of evil in radical Jihad and given the inevitable military ambitions of China, we must act to rebuild our military might – raise military spending to 4% of our GDP, purchase the most modern armament, re-shape our fighting forces for the asymmetric demands we now face, and give the veterans the care they deserve.
"Soon, the face of liberalism in America will have a new name. Whether it is Barack or Hillary, the result would be the same if they were to win the Presidency. The opponents of American culture would push the throttle, devising new justifications for judges to depart from the Constitution. Economic neophytes would layer heavier and heavier burdens on employers and families, slowing our economy and opening the way for foreign competition to further erode our lead.
"Even though we face an uphill fight, I know that many in this room are fully behind my campaign. You are with me all the way to the convention. Fight on, just like Ronald Reagan did in 1976. But there is an important difference from 1976: today, we are a nation at war.
"And Barack and Hillary have made their intentions clear regarding Iraq and the war on terror. They would retreat and declare defeat. And the consequence of that would be devastating. It would mean attacks on America, launched from safe havens that make Afghanistan under the Taliban look like child's play. About this, I have no doubt.
"I disagree with Senator McCain on a number of issues, as you know. But I agree with him on doing whatever it takes to be successful in Iraq, on finding and executing Osama bin Laden, and on eliminating Al Qaeda and terror. If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign, be a part of aiding a surrender to terror.
"This is not an easy decision for me. I hate to lose. My family, my friends and our supporters – many of you right here in this room – have given a great deal to get me where I have a shot at becoming President. If this were only about me, I would go on. But I entered this race because I love America, and because I love America, I feel I must now stand aside, for our party and for our country.
"I will continue to stand for conservative principles. I will fight alongside you for all the things we believe in. And one of those things is that we cannot allow the next President of the United States to retreat in the face evil extremism.
"It is the common task of each generation – and the burden of liberty – to preserve this country, expand its freedoms and renew its spirit so that its noble past is prologue to its glorious future.
"To this task, accepting this burden, we are all dedicated, and I firmly believe, by the providence of the Almighty, that we will succeed beyond our fondest hope. America must remain, as it has always been, the hope of the Earth.
"Thank you, and God bless America."
Monday, February 4, 2008
Vote Tomorrow New Jersey!
A Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
New Jersey's Republican Primary is tomorrow, and Governor Mitt Romney needs our support to become our party's nominee.
Governor Romney is the only candidate with the record of executive experience and conservative credentials to bring change to Washington.
Polls will be open between 6 am and 8 pm. Please remember to get out and cast your vote!
Also, please join us tomorrow night as the election results come in:
Primary Night Event
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
7:00 pm
Red Oak Diner
2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet, NJ
Click here for directions
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
New Jersey's Republican Primary is tomorrow, and Governor Mitt Romney needs our support to become our party's nominee.
Governor Romney is the only candidate with the record of executive experience and conservative credentials to bring change to Washington.
Polls will be open between 6 am and 8 pm. Please remember to get out and cast your vote!
Also, please join us tomorrow night as the election results come in:
Primary Night Event
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
7:00 pm
Red Oak Diner
2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet, NJ
Click here for directions
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Quick Super Tues. Poll Breakdown
This is just a quick break down of Super Tuesday where Mitt is above both McCain and Huckabee.
In California: Romney leads in Southern California and among women, investors, and voters over 50. Romney holds a double digit lead there among conservatives and leads 56%-18% among very conservative voters. Romney also leads among white voters and among those who say that the war on terror and immigration are top issues.
In Colorado according to The Denver Post: Mitt Romney enjoys a dominant, 19-point lead over John McCain among Republicans likely to attend Colorado caucuses Feb. 5, with Mike Huckabee trailing and Ron Paul, according to a Denver Post poll.
Georgia: Romney and McCain are toe to toe, John McCain finds himself in a tight three-way race in that Southern State’s Primary. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds McCain attracting 31% of the vote while Mitt Romney picks up 29% and Mike Huckabee gets 28%. However, the race remains amazingly fluid just days before voters go to the polls. Twelve percent (12%) of Georgia’s Likely Republican Primary Voters say there’s a good chance they could change their mind before voting. Another 22% say they might change their mind. Before McCain’s significant victory Florida’s Presidential Primary, Huckabee was leading by fifteen percentage points in Georgia. Now, Romney appears to be gaining some “Anybody-but-McCain” support. The former Massachusetts Governor has struggled in the South throughout the campaign.
Idaho: Mitt Romney looks like he is in good shape.
Kansas: In the last Poll ran in this state, Mitt Romney had the lead.
Massachusetts: Solid win.
Tennessee: The situation remains very fluid as 10-15% of each major candidate’s supporters say there’s a good chance they could change their mind before voting. Just 63% of all voters are “certain” they will stick with their current candidate. The survey was conducted Wednesday night, six days before Election Day. At one point not too long ago, the Tennessee Primary was expected to give a big victory to favorite son candidate Fred Thompson. However, Thompson dropped out of the race following a disappointing performance in the early state primaries. Romney edges McCain by a 32% to 29% margin among conservative voters. McCain earns 38% of the moderate vote while Huckabee gets 22% and Romney 17%.
Utah: Easy win.
Data and information came from Zogby's and Rasmussen's latest polls.
In California: Romney leads in Southern California and among women, investors, and voters over 50. Romney holds a double digit lead there among conservatives and leads 56%-18% among very conservative voters. Romney also leads among white voters and among those who say that the war on terror and immigration are top issues.
In Colorado according to The Denver Post: Mitt Romney enjoys a dominant, 19-point lead over John McCain among Republicans likely to attend Colorado caucuses Feb. 5, with Mike Huckabee trailing and Ron Paul, according to a Denver Post poll.
Georgia: Romney and McCain are toe to toe, John McCain finds himself in a tight three-way race in that Southern State’s Primary. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds McCain attracting 31% of the vote while Mitt Romney picks up 29% and Mike Huckabee gets 28%. However, the race remains amazingly fluid just days before voters go to the polls. Twelve percent (12%) of Georgia’s Likely Republican Primary Voters say there’s a good chance they could change their mind before voting. Another 22% say they might change their mind. Before McCain’s significant victory Florida’s Presidential Primary, Huckabee was leading by fifteen percentage points in Georgia. Now, Romney appears to be gaining some “Anybody-but-McCain” support. The former Massachusetts Governor has struggled in the South throughout the campaign.
Idaho: Mitt Romney looks like he is in good shape.
Kansas: In the last Poll ran in this state, Mitt Romney had the lead.
Massachusetts: Solid win.
Tennessee: The situation remains very fluid as 10-15% of each major candidate’s supporters say there’s a good chance they could change their mind before voting. Just 63% of all voters are “certain” they will stick with their current candidate. The survey was conducted Wednesday night, six days before Election Day. At one point not too long ago, the Tennessee Primary was expected to give a big victory to favorite son candidate Fred Thompson. However, Thompson dropped out of the race following a disappointing performance in the early state primaries. Romney edges McCain by a 32% to 29% margin among conservative voters. McCain earns 38% of the moderate vote while Huckabee gets 22% and Romney 17%.
Utah: Easy win.
Data and information came from Zogby's and Rasmussen's latest polls.
U.S. Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) Endorses Governor Mitt Romney
U.S. Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) Endorses Governor Mitt Romney
Boston, MA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Ferguson (R-NJ) endorsed Governor Mitt Romney to be the next President of the United States.
"Throughout his time in Congress, Mike Ferguson has stood strong for the conservative principles that have guided our Republican party. He is also a leader in supporting the men and women of New Jersey's first responders. As a former educator, he understands how important it is that we strengthen the education system to prepare our children for the challenges of this global economy. It will be an honor to work with Mike as we head into the New Jersey primary," said Governor Romney.
Announcing his support today, Congressman Ferguson said, "Over the course of this campaign, I have been impressed by the depth of Governor Romney's vision for this country. He understands that only through conservative change can we hope to confront the many long-term challenges facing America today. I am confident that Mitt Romney is the right choice for Republicans and the right choice for New Jersey."
Romney Wins Maine, Leading in California
A Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
Last night, Governor Mitt Romney won the Maine Caucuses with more than 50 percent of the vote. And according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released today, he is leading John McCain 37 percent to 34 percent in California, with Super Tuesday only two days away.
Clearly, Republicans are finding that Governor Romney is the only candidate with the experience, vision, and values necessary to bring conservative change to Washington.
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
Romney Wins Maine Caucuses
Feb 3
By GLENN ADAMS
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Mitt Romney coasted to a win in presidential preference voting by Maine Republicans on Saturday, claiming his third victory in a caucus state and fourth overall.
The former Massachusetts governor had 52 percent of the vote with 68 percent of the towns holding caucuses reporting. John McCain trailed with 21 percent, Ron Paul was third with 19 percent, and Mike Huckabee had 6 percent. Undecided votes accounted for 2 percent.
The nonbinding votes, the first step toward electing 18 Maine delegates to the Republican National Convention, took place in public schools, Grange halls, fire stations and town halls across the state.
The Associated Press uses presidential preferences expressed in those caucuses to project the number of national convention delegates each candidate will have when they are chosen at Maine's state convention, calculating that Romney will wind up with all 18 delegates when all is said and done.
Campaigning in Minnesota, Romney noted that his victory in Maine came despite McCain's endorsement by the state's two U.S. senators.
"The people of Maine joined those from across the nation in casting their vote for conservative change in Washington ... Like many Americans, the people of Maine are tired of Washington promises made but broken," Romney said in a statement.
The fight for delegate support in Maine came just ahead of Super Tuesday, giving candidates a chance to build momentum for the upcoming contests in more than 20 states.
Most of Maine's caucuses were held Saturday but a scattering of towns will hold theirs Sunday and later in the month. Party leaders were delighted with the heavy turnout, which they said was driven by the most hotly contested race in two decades.
Besides Paul, who visited Maine on Monday, Romney was the only candidate to show up or send a surrogate to campaign as the caucuses drew close. His oldest son Tagg campaigned Friday and appeared at caucuses Saturday.
Romney has also won in the caucus states of Nevada and Wyoming, and finished first in Michigan's primary.
Kim Pettengill, a party activist for more than three decades, said Saturday's was the largest Kennebec County caucus turnout since 1980, the year Ronald Reagan won his first GOP nomination for president.
Party Executive Director Julie O'Brien said other counties reported similarly heavy turnouts.
Overall, the AP tracks the delegate races by projecting the number of national convention delegates won by candidates in each presidential primary or caucus, based on state and national party rules, and by interviewing unpledged delegates to obtain their preferences.
In some states, like Iowa, Maine and Nevada, local precinct caucuses are the first stage in the allocation process. The AP uses preferences expressed in those caucuses to project the number of national convention delegates each candidate will have when they are chosen at county, congressional district or state conventions.
The Maine Democrats hold their presidential preference votes at municipal caucuses on Feb. 10.
Friday, February 1, 2008
We got Mike
This just in: Congressman Michael Ferguson (R), NJ-7 has endorsed Mitt Romney for President.
A complete list of endorsements for Mitt Romney in NJ:
-Joseph Kyrillos, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey, State Senator, and former State Chairman of the New Jersey GOP
-David Norcross, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey
-Michael Ferguson, Congressman (NJ-7)
-Leonard Lance, State Senate Minority Leader
-Michael Patrick Carroll, State Assemblyman, District 25
-Jay Webber, Republican Assembly nominee for the 26th district
- Hon. Guy Gregg, Former Assemblyman, Hackettstown, and Former Thompson for President State Chairman
-Hon. Sonny McCullough, Former State Senator, Egg Harbor
-Hon. Dick Kamin, Former State Assemblyman, Mount Olive
- Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
- Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
-Hersh Kozlov, lawyer and Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairman
-Adam Puharic, Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Bill Dowd, former Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Pat Kramer, former Paterson Mayor
-Brian Nelson, former New Jersey Republican Party Executive Director
-Jeff Booker, former Executive Director of the Camden County Republicans
-Alan Ashkinaze, leader of The Tuesday Group, which holds a monthly breakfast with conservative politicians, activists and businessmen
-Grace Cangemi, Red Bank Councilwoman
-Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
-Barbara Capelli, treasurer of the Wenonah Republican Party
-Robert Delaney, Bordentown Committeeman
-Randy Ford, president of the Monroe Township Republican Club
-Carolann Garafola, Warren Township committeewoman and former mayor
-Walter Kieba, former candidate for Gloucester County Clerk
-Dominic Magnolo, chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections
-Sally Martino, Westville Republican Chairwoman
-Pete Miskofsky, deputy mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Jeff Morris, Gloucester County Republican Party Executive Director
-Bonnie Plotkin, Warren Township Republican municipal chair
-George Shivery, Jr., Mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
-Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
-John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
-Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
-Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
-Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
Sean Hannity for Mitt Romney!
This just in.
"I’ll tell you right now, and I’ve not announced this, but I will be voting for Mitt Romney in this campaign. It’s the first time I’ve stated it publicly. I’ll state it now."
"Sean Hannity Radio Show," 1/31/08
Reminder: NJ phone banks for Romney
REMINDER: Below is a list of phone bank locations for this coming weekend:
Bergen
BCRO
339 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
1 - 6 pm
Contact: Pat Kramer
(201) 264-4939
romneynj@gmail.com
Monmouth
Arin Park Building
1715 Highway 35, Suite 103
Middletown, NJ 07748
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Chris Pordon
(609) 651-0748
pordon@gmail.com
Burlington
5 Alfred Dr
Bordentown, NJ 08505
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Rob Delaney
delaney@comcast.net
Morris
MCRC Headquarters
26 Schuyler Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
Call for times
Contact: Tom Weisert
(201) 602-4468
Gloucester
Morris Graphics Office
660 N Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Jeff Morris
(267) 228-1334
jmorris@morrisgraphics.com
Somerset
Somerset County Republican HQ
66 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Bonnie Plotkin
(908) 380-4058
bdplotkin@aol.com
Mercer
379 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Rt 571
East Windsor, NJ
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Dominic Magnolo
(609) 902-4944
dmagnolo@optonline.net
Election Night
Also, please join us on Election Night, Tuesday, February 5, as the primary results come in. See full details below:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
7:00 pm
Red Oak Diner
2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet, NJ
Click here for directions
Bergen
BCRO
339 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
1 - 6 pm
Contact: Pat Kramer
(201) 264-4939
romneynj@gmail.com
Monmouth
Arin Park Building
1715 Highway 35, Suite 103
Middletown, NJ 07748
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Chris Pordon
(609) 651-0748
pordon@gmail.com
Burlington
5 Alfred Dr
Bordentown, NJ 08505
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Rob Delaney
delaney@comcast.net
Morris
MCRC Headquarters
26 Schuyler Place
Morristown, NJ 07960
Call for times
Contact: Tom Weisert
(201) 602-4468
Gloucester
Morris Graphics Office
660 N Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Jeff Morris
(267) 228-1334
jmorris@morrisgraphics.com
Somerset
Somerset County Republican HQ
66 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Bonnie Plotkin
(908) 380-4058
bdplotkin@aol.com
Mercer
379 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Rt 571
East Windsor, NJ
10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Dominic Magnolo
(609) 902-4944
dmagnolo@optonline.net
Election Night
Also, please join us on Election Night, Tuesday, February 5, as the primary results come in. See full details below:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
7:00 pm
Red Oak Diner
2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet, NJ
Click here for directions
Thursday, January 31, 2008
AP: Here's a look at Tuesday's big prizes
Here's a look at Tuesday's outlook. From the Associated Press.
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CALIFORNIA (170 delegates)
McCain runs strongly ahead, and is set to pick up the endorsement of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Only registered Republicans can vote in the primary. That could benefit Romney and hurt McCain, who draws his support more widely.
The state party will distribute delegates based on the winner in each congressional district, meaning 53 separate contests each offering three delegates. Thus, the candidates are targeting time and money carefully to the districts they think they have the best chance to win.
McCain could have an advantage in urban areas and California's coastal counties that tend to lean toward the left. The former Vietnam prisoner of war also should find support in the south around military-focused San Diego. Romney may perform well among the more conservative inland counties.
Romney has more campaign organization here, and money. But Giuliani's backing could help McCain overcome that. The former New York mayor has a campaign organization here.
The effect of Schwarzenegger's endorsement is unclear; the celebrity governor has a political network that certainly will be helpful in the campaign but his popularity is not at a high point given state budget turmoil.
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NEW YORK (101 delegates)
With Giuliani bowing out, New York is McCain's to lose — a lot of delegates and winner-take all.
It's also the country's most expensive media market, so it may make sense for Romney to put his resources elsewhere in an effort to cobble together wins in smaller caucus states.
Giuliani's support — and withdrawal — will significantly benefit McCain, who recently overtook the ex-mayor in New York polling.
McCain's national security experience — and resolve to win wars in Iraq and against terrorism — will play well in the state of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He runs strongest in the conservative upstate region around Rochester and Syracuse.
That's the region where most Republican primary votes are concentrated; New York City accounts for only 500,000 of the state's roughly 3 million registered Republicans.
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GEORGIA (72 delegates)
Huckabee leads.
The former Baptist preacher and Southern governor is limping along, short on cash and victories. But he views Georgia as the perfect state for him to make a comeback — or at least cause waves in the race.
He rallied fellow evangelical Christians in Iowa to win and hopes to do so again here. For him, it seems, the race has become less about winning the nomination and more about solidifying himself as a fresh-faced leader.
The state awards delegates by congressional district; thus, Romney — who has the endorsements of three congressmen — may try to pick off districts that could be easiest to win.
McCain won't ignore the state, but it's not a priority.
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MISSOURI (58 delegates)
It's a toss-up between McCain, Romney and Huckabee.
All three plan stops in the state or already have visited in recent weeks; the attention underscores the prize, again winner-take-all.
Huckabee hopes his ties to the religious right give him a boost. Romney has Midwestern ties and the support of Gov. Matt Blunt — and access to Blunt's political organization.
The state, very conservative in Republican primaries, is not a natural fit for McCain. But he may benefit from Huckabee competing in the state. Huckabee and Romney could split the vote on the right, making way for McCain to rack up another win.
It's also possible for McCain to benefit at least a little from Giuliani's support in Missouri, where the former mayor had the backing of longtime Sen. Kit Bond. Yet there is no love lost between Bond, an appropriator, and McCain, the pork buster.
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ILLINOIS (57 delegates)
The state is up for grabs.
McCain has an edge in recent polls, but Romney has some semblance of a campaign to build upon. Romney's Midwestern roots — he was born and raised in Michigan — could help him.
Both plan to spend time in Illinois in the coming days, primarily to raise money in Chicago.
The Chicago suburbs and the city itself may be more amenable to McCain, while the rural, more conservative southern swath of the state could lean toward Romney. Huckabee could peel votes away from him should Christian evangelicals in the south turn out.
Delegates are won congressional district by congressional district.
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NEW JERSEY (52 delegates)
Advantage, McCain.
In many ways, this winner-take-all state is much like neighboring New York. Giuliani held an enormous lead in New Jersey for a year before McCain recently overtook him in polls.
New Jersey is home to huge numbers of moderate Republicans, and that bodes well for McCain, as does its focus on issues like port security and defense.
As in New York, Romney must weigh whether competing here is worth it. Campaigning in New Jersey typically doesn't result in much of a return on a candidate's investment. Philadelphia and New York are the two media markets that cover the state, making TV ads extraordinarily expensive to run. At the same time, it's hard for candidates to break through the cluttered news environment to earn free media exposure.
McCain has the backing of former Gov. Thomas Kean, while Romney has the support of State Sen. Joe Kyrillos, the former chairman of New Jersey's Republican state committee.
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BEST OF THE REST
Of the 15 other states that will vote, three are home states that each candidate is all but certain to win — Arizona for McCain, Massachusetts for Romney and Arkansas for Huckabee.
Utah is essentially a second home for Romney; its large Mormon population is likely to give him a win. He also will look to win in states that hold caucuses — Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota — and one that holds a state convention, West Virginia.
McCain could do well in Oklahoma, as well as moderate Northeastern states like Connecticut and Delaware. Huckabee will look to a Southern swath of conservative bastions like Tennessee to validate his weakened candidacy.
Montana is a wild card.
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CALIFORNIA (170 delegates)
McCain runs strongly ahead, and is set to pick up the endorsement of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Only registered Republicans can vote in the primary. That could benefit Romney and hurt McCain, who draws his support more widely.
The state party will distribute delegates based on the winner in each congressional district, meaning 53 separate contests each offering three delegates. Thus, the candidates are targeting time and money carefully to the districts they think they have the best chance to win.
McCain could have an advantage in urban areas and California's coastal counties that tend to lean toward the left. The former Vietnam prisoner of war also should find support in the south around military-focused San Diego. Romney may perform well among the more conservative inland counties.
Romney has more campaign organization here, and money. But Giuliani's backing could help McCain overcome that. The former New York mayor has a campaign organization here.
The effect of Schwarzenegger's endorsement is unclear; the celebrity governor has a political network that certainly will be helpful in the campaign but his popularity is not at a high point given state budget turmoil.
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NEW YORK (101 delegates)
With Giuliani bowing out, New York is McCain's to lose — a lot of delegates and winner-take all.
It's also the country's most expensive media market, so it may make sense for Romney to put his resources elsewhere in an effort to cobble together wins in smaller caucus states.
Giuliani's support — and withdrawal — will significantly benefit McCain, who recently overtook the ex-mayor in New York polling.
McCain's national security experience — and resolve to win wars in Iraq and against terrorism — will play well in the state of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He runs strongest in the conservative upstate region around Rochester and Syracuse.
That's the region where most Republican primary votes are concentrated; New York City accounts for only 500,000 of the state's roughly 3 million registered Republicans.
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GEORGIA (72 delegates)
Huckabee leads.
The former Baptist preacher and Southern governor is limping along, short on cash and victories. But he views Georgia as the perfect state for him to make a comeback — or at least cause waves in the race.
He rallied fellow evangelical Christians in Iowa to win and hopes to do so again here. For him, it seems, the race has become less about winning the nomination and more about solidifying himself as a fresh-faced leader.
The state awards delegates by congressional district; thus, Romney — who has the endorsements of three congressmen — may try to pick off districts that could be easiest to win.
McCain won't ignore the state, but it's not a priority.
___
MISSOURI (58 delegates)
It's a toss-up between McCain, Romney and Huckabee.
All three plan stops in the state or already have visited in recent weeks; the attention underscores the prize, again winner-take-all.
Huckabee hopes his ties to the religious right give him a boost. Romney has Midwestern ties and the support of Gov. Matt Blunt — and access to Blunt's political organization.
The state, very conservative in Republican primaries, is not a natural fit for McCain. But he may benefit from Huckabee competing in the state. Huckabee and Romney could split the vote on the right, making way for McCain to rack up another win.
It's also possible for McCain to benefit at least a little from Giuliani's support in Missouri, where the former mayor had the backing of longtime Sen. Kit Bond. Yet there is no love lost between Bond, an appropriator, and McCain, the pork buster.
___
ILLINOIS (57 delegates)
The state is up for grabs.
McCain has an edge in recent polls, but Romney has some semblance of a campaign to build upon. Romney's Midwestern roots — he was born and raised in Michigan — could help him.
Both plan to spend time in Illinois in the coming days, primarily to raise money in Chicago.
The Chicago suburbs and the city itself may be more amenable to McCain, while the rural, more conservative southern swath of the state could lean toward Romney. Huckabee could peel votes away from him should Christian evangelicals in the south turn out.
Delegates are won congressional district by congressional district.
___
NEW JERSEY (52 delegates)
Advantage, McCain.
In many ways, this winner-take-all state is much like neighboring New York. Giuliani held an enormous lead in New Jersey for a year before McCain recently overtook him in polls.
New Jersey is home to huge numbers of moderate Republicans, and that bodes well for McCain, as does its focus on issues like port security and defense.
As in New York, Romney must weigh whether competing here is worth it. Campaigning in New Jersey typically doesn't result in much of a return on a candidate's investment. Philadelphia and New York are the two media markets that cover the state, making TV ads extraordinarily expensive to run. At the same time, it's hard for candidates to break through the cluttered news environment to earn free media exposure.
McCain has the backing of former Gov. Thomas Kean, while Romney has the support of State Sen. Joe Kyrillos, the former chairman of New Jersey's Republican state committee.
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BEST OF THE REST
Of the 15 other states that will vote, three are home states that each candidate is all but certain to win — Arizona for McCain, Massachusetts for Romney and Arkansas for Huckabee.
Utah is essentially a second home for Romney; its large Mormon population is likely to give him a win. He also will look to win in states that hold caucuses — Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota — and one that holds a state convention, West Virginia.
McCain could do well in Oklahoma, as well as moderate Northeastern states like Connecticut and Delaware. Huckabee will look to a Southern swath of conservative bastions like Tennessee to validate his weakened candidacy.
Montana is a wild card.
New names from New Jersey join Mitt Romney for President
Mitt Romney for New Jersey campaign rolls out with some early endorsements. More to come.
Ken LeFevre, former Assemblyman and Atlantic County Republican Chairman
Assemblyman Sam Thompson (District 13)
Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (District 12)
Bob Prunetti, former Mercer County Executive
John Eckdahl, Mayor of Rumson
Jim Allen, former Mayor of Morris Township and Chester Township
Luis Linares of the Republican Hispanic Association
A complete list of endorsements for Mitt Romney in NJ:
-Joseph Kyrillos, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey, State Senator, and former State Chairman of the New Jersey GOP
-David Norcross, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey
-Leonard Lance, State Senate Minority Leader
-Michael Patrick Carroll, State Assemblyman, 25th District
-Sam Thompson, Assemblyman, 13th District
-Caroline Cassagrande, Assemblywoman 12th District
-Jay Webber, Republican Assemblyman, 26th district
- Hon. Guy Gregg, Former Assemblyman, Hackettstown, and Former Thompson for President State Chairman
-Hon. Sonny McCullough, Former State Senator, Egg Harbor
-Hon. Dick Kamin, Former State Assemblyman, Mount Olive
- Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
- Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
-Hersh Kozlov, lawyer and Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairman
-Adam Puharic, Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Bill Dowd, former Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Ken LeFevre, former Assemblyman and Atlantic County Republican Chairman
-Pat Kramer, former Paterson Mayor
-Brian Nelson, former New Jersey Republican Party Executive Director
-Jeff Booker, former Executive Director of the Camden County Republicans
-Alan Ashkinaze, leader of The Tuesday Group, which holds a monthly breakfast with conservative politicians, activists and businessmen
-John Eckdahl, Mayor of Rumson
-Grace Cangemi, Red Bank Councilwoman
-Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
-Barbara Capelli, treasurer of the Wenonah Republican Party
-Robert Delaney, Bordentown Committeeman
-Randy Ford, president of the Monroe Township Republican Club
-Carolann Garafola, Warren Township committeewoman and former mayor
-Walter Kieba, former candidate for Gloucester County Clerk
-Dominic Magnolo, chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections
-Sally Martino, Westville Republican Chairwoman
-Pete Miskofsky, deputy mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Jim Allen, former Mayor of Morris Township and Chester Township
-Luis Linares of the Republican Hispanic Association
-Bob Prunetti, former Mercer County Executive
-Jeff Morris, Gloucester County Republican Party Executive Director
-Bonnie Plotkin, Warren Township Republican municipal chair
-George Shivery, Jr., Mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
-Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
-John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
-Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
-Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
-Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
Ken LeFevre, former Assemblyman and Atlantic County Republican Chairman
Assemblyman Sam Thompson (District 13)
Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (District 12)
Bob Prunetti, former Mercer County Executive
John Eckdahl, Mayor of Rumson
Jim Allen, former Mayor of Morris Township and Chester Township
Luis Linares of the Republican Hispanic Association
A complete list of endorsements for Mitt Romney in NJ:
-Joseph Kyrillos, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey, State Senator, and former State Chairman of the New Jersey GOP
-David Norcross, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey
-Leonard Lance, State Senate Minority Leader
-Michael Patrick Carroll, State Assemblyman, 25th District
-Sam Thompson, Assemblyman, 13th District
-Caroline Cassagrande, Assemblywoman 12th District
-Jay Webber, Republican Assemblyman, 26th district
- Hon. Guy Gregg, Former Assemblyman, Hackettstown, and Former Thompson for President State Chairman
-Hon. Sonny McCullough, Former State Senator, Egg Harbor
-Hon. Dick Kamin, Former State Assemblyman, Mount Olive
- Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
- Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
-Hersh Kozlov, lawyer and Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairman
-Adam Puharic, Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Bill Dowd, former Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Ken LeFevre, former Assemblyman and Atlantic County Republican Chairman
-Pat Kramer, former Paterson Mayor
-Brian Nelson, former New Jersey Republican Party Executive Director
-Jeff Booker, former Executive Director of the Camden County Republicans
-Alan Ashkinaze, leader of The Tuesday Group, which holds a monthly breakfast with conservative politicians, activists and businessmen
-John Eckdahl, Mayor of Rumson
-Grace Cangemi, Red Bank Councilwoman
-Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
-Barbara Capelli, treasurer of the Wenonah Republican Party
-Robert Delaney, Bordentown Committeeman
-Randy Ford, president of the Monroe Township Republican Club
-Carolann Garafola, Warren Township committeewoman and former mayor
-Walter Kieba, former candidate for Gloucester County Clerk
-Dominic Magnolo, chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections
-Sally Martino, Westville Republican Chairwoman
-Pete Miskofsky, deputy mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Jim Allen, former Mayor of Morris Township and Chester Township
-Luis Linares of the Republican Hispanic Association
-Bob Prunetti, former Mercer County Executive
-Jeff Morris, Gloucester County Republican Party Executive Director
-Bonnie Plotkin, Warren Township Republican municipal chair
-George Shivery, Jr., Mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
-Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
-John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
-Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
-Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
-Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Preping for Election Night
A Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
With the February 5 primary only a few days away, the campaign is moving into high gear to get the vote out for Governor Romney.
Below is a list of phone bank locations for this coming weekend, February 2 & 3:
| Bergen BCRO 339 Main Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 1 - 6 pm Contact: Pat Kramer (201) 264-4939 | Monmouth Arin Park Building 1715 Highway 35, Suite 103 Middletown, NJ 07748 10 am - 6 pm Contact: Chris Pordon (609) 651-0748 |
| Burlington 5 Alfred Dr Bordentown, NJ 08505 10 am - 6 pm Contact: Rob Delaney | Morris MCRC Headquarters 26 Schuyler Place Morristown, NJ 07960 Call for times Contact: Tom Weisert (201) 602-4468 |
| Gloucester Morris Graphics Office 660 N Broad Street Woodbury, NJ 08096 10 am - 6 pm Contact: Jeff Morris (267) 228-1334 | Somerset Somerset County Republican HQ 66 East Main Street Somerville, NJ 08876 10 am - 6 pm Contact: Bonnie Plotkin (908) 380-4058 |
| Mercer 379 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Rt 571 East Windsor, NJ 10 am - 6 pm Contact: Dominic Magnolo (609) 902-4944 | |
Election Night
Also, please join us on Election Night, Tuesday, February 5, as the primary results come in. See full details below:
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
7:00 pm
Red Oak Diner
2973 Route 35 North, Hazlet, NJ
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
"In a two-person race, I like my chances"
Romney: ‘In a two-person race, I like my chances’
By Klaus Marre
Posted: 01/30/08 11:53 AM [ET]
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he looks forward to a head-to-head battle for the Republican presidential nomination with Sen. John McCain (Ariz.).
Coming off a solid but disappointing second-place finish in Florida Tuesday, Romney vowed to carry on.
“We’re finally getting where we wanted to be, and that is to have a two-person race,” Romney said on Fox News, adding, “In a two-person race, I like my chances.”
Romney acknowledged that the continued presence of Mike Huckabee in the race is a problem for him and made the point that the former Arkansas governor is no longer a contender.
“I don’t know what kind of support Mike Huckabee will get going forward,” Romney said. “I think conservatives recognize that a vote for Mike Huckabee right now really means a vote for John McCain. So that may have them re-think that.”
By Klaus Marre
Posted: 01/30/08 11:53 AM [ET]
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he looks forward to a head-to-head battle for the Republican presidential nomination with Sen. John McCain (Ariz.).
Coming off a solid but disappointing second-place finish in Florida Tuesday, Romney vowed to carry on.
“We’re finally getting where we wanted to be, and that is to have a two-person race,” Romney said on Fox News, adding, “In a two-person race, I like my chances.”
Romney acknowledged that the continued presence of Mike Huckabee in the race is a problem for him and made the point that the former Arkansas governor is no longer a contender.
“I don’t know what kind of support Mike Huckabee will get going forward,” Romney said. “I think conservatives recognize that a vote for Mike Huckabee right now really means a vote for John McCain. So that may have them re-think that.”
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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NEW JERSEY CONSERVATIVE LEADERS JOIN ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2008
CONTACT: Romney Press Shop
(857) 288-6390
NEW JERSEY CONSERVATIVE LEADERS JOIN ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT
Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 14 New Jersey conservative leaders have joined the Romney for President Team. Many of these leaders joined Romney for President State Chairman State Senator Joe Kyrillos at a Romney for President event held in Parsippany today.
In making the announcement, Governor Romney said, "I'm glad to have the support of so many conservative leaders in New Jersey. People all over the country are concerned about the uncertainty in the economy, and I have the experience and the plan to keep our economy strong. I believe we need to cut personal and corporate taxes, improve education and make health care more accessible. I look forward to working with these leaders to make sure we earn the support of as many New Jersey voters as possible leading up to the February 5 primary and beyond."
"Washington is broken and we're not going to fix it by sending the same people back just to have them sit in different chairs," State Senator Joe Kyrillos said. "Governor Romney has a proven record of success in his 25 years in the business sector, as the CEO of the Olympics, and as Governor of Massachusetts. Governor Romney has the experience needed to fix Washington, and I will work with my friends and colleagues to make sure his message gets to as many voters as possible."
Additional New Jersey Conservative Leaders Supporting Governor Romney:
* Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
* Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, Morristown, State Assemblyman, District 25
* Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
* Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
* John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
* Former Assemblyman Guy Gregg, Hackettstown, Former Thompson for President State Chairman
* Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
* Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
* Former Assemblyman Dick Kamin, Mount Olive
* Former State Senator Sonny McCullough, Egg Harbor
* Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
* Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
* Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
A complete list of endorsements for Mitt Romney in NJ:
-Joseph Kyrillos, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey, State Senator, and former State Chairman of the New Jersey GOP
-David Norcross, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey
-Leonard Lance, State Senate Minority Leader
-Michael Patrick Carroll, State Assemblyman, District 25
-Jay Webber, Republican Assembly nominee for the 26th district
- Hon. Guy Gregg, Former Assemblyman, Hackettstown, and Former Thompson for President State Chairman
-Hon. Sonny McCullough, Former State Senator, Egg Harbor
-Hon. Dick Kamin, Former State Assemblyman, Mount Olive
- Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
- Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
-Hersh Kozlov, lawyer and Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairman
-Adam Puharic, Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Bill Dowd, former Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Pat Kramer, former Paterson Mayor
-Brian Nelson, former New Jersey Republican Party Executive Director
-Jeff Booker, former Executive Director of the Camden County Republicans
-Alan Ashkinaze, leader of The Tuesday Group, which holds a monthly breakfast with conservative politicians, activists and businessmen
-Grace Cangemi, Red Bank Councilwoman
-Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
-Barbara Capelli, treasurer of the Wenonah Republican Party
-Robert Delaney, Bordentown Committeeman
-Randy Ford, president of the Monroe Township Republican Club
-Carolann Garafola, Warren Township committeewoman and former mayor
-Walter Kieba, former candidate for Gloucester County Clerk
-Dominic Magnolo, chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections
-Sally Martino, Westville Republican Chairwoman
-Pete Miskofsky, deputy mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Jeff Morris, Gloucester County Republican Party Executive Director
-Bonnie Plotkin, Warren Township Republican municipal chair
-George Shivery, Jr., Mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
-Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
-John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
-Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
-Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
-Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
January 29, 2008
CONTACT: Romney Press Shop
(857) 288-6390
NEW JERSEY CONSERVATIVE LEADERS JOIN ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT
Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 14 New Jersey conservative leaders have joined the Romney for President Team. Many of these leaders joined Romney for President State Chairman State Senator Joe Kyrillos at a Romney for President event held in Parsippany today.
In making the announcement, Governor Romney said, "I'm glad to have the support of so many conservative leaders in New Jersey. People all over the country are concerned about the uncertainty in the economy, and I have the experience and the plan to keep our economy strong. I believe we need to cut personal and corporate taxes, improve education and make health care more accessible. I look forward to working with these leaders to make sure we earn the support of as many New Jersey voters as possible leading up to the February 5 primary and beyond."
"Washington is broken and we're not going to fix it by sending the same people back just to have them sit in different chairs," State Senator Joe Kyrillos said. "Governor Romney has a proven record of success in his 25 years in the business sector, as the CEO of the Olympics, and as Governor of Massachusetts. Governor Romney has the experience needed to fix Washington, and I will work with my friends and colleagues to make sure his message gets to as many voters as possible."
Additional New Jersey Conservative Leaders Supporting Governor Romney:
* Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
* Assemblyman Michael Patrick Carroll, Morristown, State Assemblyman, District 25
* Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
* Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
* John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
* Former Assemblyman Guy Gregg, Hackettstown, Former Thompson for President State Chairman
* Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
* Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
* Former Assemblyman Dick Kamin, Mount Olive
* Former State Senator Sonny McCullough, Egg Harbor
* Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
* Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
* Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
A complete list of endorsements for Mitt Romney in NJ:
-Joseph Kyrillos, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey, State Senator, and former State Chairman of the New Jersey GOP
-David Norcross, Co-Chair of Romney for President New Jersey
-Leonard Lance, State Senate Minority Leader
-Michael Patrick Carroll, State Assemblyman, District 25
-Jay Webber, Republican Assembly nominee for the 26th district
- Hon. Guy Gregg, Former Assemblyman, Hackettstown, and Former Thompson for President State Chairman
-Hon. Sonny McCullough, Former State Senator, Egg Harbor
-Hon. Dick Kamin, Former State Assemblyman, Mount Olive
- Erik Peterson, Milford, Hunterdon County Freeholder
- Harold Wirths, Sussex, Sussex County Freeholder
-Hersh Kozlov, lawyer and Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairman
-Adam Puharic, Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Bill Dowd, former Monmouth County Republican Chairman
-Pat Kramer, former Paterson Mayor
-Brian Nelson, former New Jersey Republican Party Executive Director
-Jeff Booker, former Executive Director of the Camden County Republicans
-Alan Ashkinaze, leader of The Tuesday Group, which holds a monthly breakfast with conservative politicians, activists and businessmen
-Grace Cangemi, Red Bank Councilwoman
-Don Cox, Trenton, Ewing Township Councilman
-Barbara Capelli, treasurer of the Wenonah Republican Party
-Robert Delaney, Bordentown Committeeman
-Randy Ford, president of the Monroe Township Republican Club
-Carolann Garafola, Warren Township committeewoman and former mayor
-Walter Kieba, former candidate for Gloucester County Clerk
-Dominic Magnolo, chairman of the Mercer County Board of Elections
-Sally Martino, Westville Republican Chairwoman
-Pete Miskofsky, deputy mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Jeff Morris, Gloucester County Republican Party Executive Director
-Bonnie Plotkin, Warren Township Republican municipal chair
-George Shivery, Jr., Mayor of Greenwhich Township
-Alan Ashkinaze, Hackensack, Leader of the Tuesday Group
-Sean Connelly, Jersey City, Former Hudson County Republican Chairman
-John Ginty, Ridgewood, Former U.S. Senate candidate
-Tim Howes, Gladstone, Somerset County Republican Activist
-Michael Illions, Iselin, Conservative Activist and blogger
-Don O'Sullivan, Hoboken, Republican Activist
A letter from Michael "A.J. Sparxx" Illions from CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude
MITT ROMNEY for President
I am proud to add my name to the growing list of Conservatives who are endorsing Governor Mitt Romney for President of the United States.
As a Duncan Hunter supporter since April of 2006, I was disappointed that he was unable to gain ballot access for the New Jersey Primary. While still a Hunter supporter, I was looking at the other candidates to see who I would vote for in the Primary, and now with Hunter out of the race, I was searching for a candidate to endorse and had not yet committed to anyone until now.
While I have been critical of every GOP candidate across the board for various reasons, there is one candidate who remains that can truly unite Conservatives in the Primary and all voters in the General Election in November.
I do not care where a candidate has been in the past, but more concerned with where he is now and where he is going in the future, and Governor Romney offers us the brightest future of all the candidates from our Party and certainly from any other.
While no candidate has been perfect this election cycle, we have all been searching for that Ronald Reagan like figure to rally around, and that candidate is Mitt Romney. His leadership, business acumen and experience as a State Executive is the exact combination we need on the domestic and economic issues we will be facing. Governor Romney received the ranking of Excellent from NumbersUSA, showing that he is on the right side of the Illegal Immigration problem and will NOT grant Amnesty to the 12million+ illegals in our Country today; many of the remaining candidates can not say that, in fact, 2 of them received a ranking of FAIL when it comes to protecting our borders and for their support OF Amnesty.
Governor Romney understands that our enemies have declared War on us and I trust him as Commander-in-Chief to protect the Country, the number one responsibility the Federal Government.
It is also important when measuring up the candidates to see who they have surrounded themselves with, both in surrogates and endorsements. With people like Tom Tancredo, Bay Buchanan, Senator Jim DeMint Nationally supporting you and New Jersey leaders like State Senator Joe Kyrillos and Assemblyman Jay Webber on your team, that says a lot.
And finally, I urge other Conservatives and Republicans to join the Mitt Romney Team with me, and help elect Governor Mitt Romney President of the United States.
Michael "A.J. Sparxx" Illions
CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!
www.ConservativeswithAttitude .com
I am proud to add my name to the growing list of Conservatives who are endorsing Governor Mitt Romney for President of the United States.
As a Duncan Hunter supporter since April of 2006, I was disappointed that he was unable to gain ballot access for the New Jersey Primary. While still a Hunter supporter, I was looking at the other candidates to see who I would vote for in the Primary, and now with Hunter out of the race, I was searching for a candidate to endorse and had not yet committed to anyone until now.
While I have been critical of every GOP candidate across the board for various reasons, there is one candidate who remains that can truly unite Conservatives in the Primary and all voters in the General Election in November.
I do not care where a candidate has been in the past, but more concerned with where he is now and where he is going in the future, and Governor Romney offers us the brightest future of all the candidates from our Party and certainly from any other.
While no candidate has been perfect this election cycle, we have all been searching for that Ronald Reagan like figure to rally around, and that candidate is Mitt Romney. His leadership, business acumen and experience as a State Executive is the exact combination we need on the domestic and economic issues we will be facing. Governor Romney received the ranking of Excellent from NumbersUSA, showing that he is on the right side of the Illegal Immigration problem and will NOT grant Amnesty to the 12million+ illegals in our Country today; many of the remaining candidates can not say that, in fact, 2 of them received a ranking of FAIL when it comes to protecting our borders and for their support OF Amnesty.
Governor Romney understands that our enemies have declared War on us and I trust him as Commander-in-Chief to protect the Country, the number one responsibility the Federal Government.
It is also important when measuring up the candidates to see who they have surrounded themselves with, both in surrogates and endorsements. With people like Tom Tancredo, Bay Buchanan, Senator Jim DeMint Nationally supporting you and New Jersey leaders like State Senator Joe Kyrillos and Assemblyman Jay Webber on your team, that says a lot.
And finally, I urge other Conservatives and Republicans to join the Mitt Romney Team with me, and help elect Governor Mitt Romney President of the United States.
Michael "A.J. Sparxx" Illions
CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!
www.ConservativeswithAttitude .com
Mitchell Interactive Florida GOP Primary Poll 1/29 - Mitt leads with 60's and up
Romney leads in this new poll for over 60
Mitchell Interactive Florida GOP Primary Poll 1-29-2008
Romney 34%
McCain 32%
Giuliani 13%
Huckabee 10%
Romney leads by less than 1% with women but has a 3% lead with men, who comprise 53% of the voters.
Romney leads with 60 year old plus voters by 1% (on Sunday night he trailed by 1%) and leads among 40-59 year olds by 5% (on Sunday night he led by 2%).
The telephone poll of likely voters in the Florida Republican Primary Election was conducted by Mitchell Interactive, an East Lansing, Michigan and Washington, DC based national political polling and market research company. The survey of 964 likely Republican Presidential Primary voters has a margin of error of +-3.16% at the 95% level of confidence.
“This is basically a dead heat. Romney gained a point since last night while McCain dropped 3%. A major change came from those who have already voted. On Sunday night, Romney and McCain were tied among the 33% who said they already voted. After Monday night’s polling, Romney had a 9% lead among those voters. Romney also cut McCain’s lead among those who say they will be “definitely voting” from 4% in Sunday’s polling to 2% at the end of polling on Monday night,” Steve Mitchell, president of Mitchell Interactive said.
Mitchell Interactive’s final poll in South Carolina showed McCain winning by 3%, he won by 3%. In Michigan, the company was the only pollster polling during the last week to have Romney ahead. Its final poll had Romney leading by 6%, he won by 9%.
Mitchell Interactive Florida GOP Primary Poll 1-29-2008
Romney 34%
McCain 32%
Giuliani 13%
Huckabee 10%
Romney leads by less than 1% with women but has a 3% lead with men, who comprise 53% of the voters.
Romney leads with 60 year old plus voters by 1% (on Sunday night he trailed by 1%) and leads among 40-59 year olds by 5% (on Sunday night he led by 2%).
The telephone poll of likely voters in the Florida Republican Primary Election was conducted by Mitchell Interactive, an East Lansing, Michigan and Washington, DC based national political polling and market research company. The survey of 964 likely Republican Presidential Primary voters has a margin of error of +-3.16% at the 95% level of confidence.
“This is basically a dead heat. Romney gained a point since last night while McCain dropped 3%. A major change came from those who have already voted. On Sunday night, Romney and McCain were tied among the 33% who said they already voted. After Monday night’s polling, Romney had a 9% lead among those voters. Romney also cut McCain’s lead among those who say they will be “definitely voting” from 4% in Sunday’s polling to 2% at the end of polling on Monday night,” Steve Mitchell, president of Mitchell Interactive said.
Mitchell Interactive’s final poll in South Carolina showed McCain winning by 3%, he won by 3%. In Michigan, the company was the only pollster polling during the last week to have Romney ahead. Its final poll had Romney leading by 6%, he won by 9%.
Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
TUESDAY JANUARY 29, 2008
ROMNEY LEADING NATIONAL POLL
A Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
Today's Rasmussen Reports poll now shows Governor Mitt Romney leading nationally, and tied with John McCain in Florida, which will be the last state to vote before February 5th. Governor Romney continues to receive significant endorsements from prominent Republican and conservative leaders as he builds momentum and discusses his vision for a stronger America.
Please see the article below from www.ConservativeswithAttitude.com author Michael Illions, prominent conservative blogger and activist, who recently endorsed Governor Romney for President.
Michael will join conservative leaders tomorrow for a press availability in Parsippany following a meeting of the Tuesday Group.
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
ROMNEY LEADING NATIONAL POLL
A Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
Today's Rasmussen Reports poll now shows Governor Mitt Romney leading nationally, and tied with John McCain in Florida, which will be the last state to vote before February 5th. Governor Romney continues to receive significant endorsements from prominent Republican and conservative leaders as he builds momentum and discusses his vision for a stronger America.
Please see the article below from www.ConservativeswithAttitude.com author Michael Illions, prominent conservative blogger and activist, who recently endorsed Governor Romney for President.
Michael will join conservative leaders tomorrow for a press availability in Parsippany following a meeting of the Tuesday Group.
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
New ARG Poll in Florida 1/27/08
ARG Republican Poll
Jan 20-21, Jan 23-24, Jan 25-26, Jan, 27-28
Giuliani 16% 14% 11% 11%
Huckabee 17% 15% 14% 12%
Keyes 1% 1% 1% 1%
McCain 29% 31% 32% 32%
Paul 6% 3% 4% 4%
Romney 22% 26% 33% 34%
Thompson 6% ni ni ni
Undecided 3% 10% 5% 6%
Mitt Romney leads John McCain among men 35% to 30%. Among women, it is McCain 34%, Romney 32%, Huckabee 14%, and Giuliani 11%. McCain and Romney are tied at 33% each among in-person voters. Among early voters it is Romney 35% and McCain 30%.
For details, click on the R or D for each state in the column on the left under 2008 Presidential Polls.
Jan 20-21, Jan 23-24, Jan 25-26, Jan, 27-28
Giuliani 16% 14% 11% 11%
Huckabee 17% 15% 14% 12%
Keyes 1% 1% 1% 1%
McCain 29% 31% 32% 32%
Paul 6% 3% 4% 4%
Romney 22% 26% 33% 34%
Thompson 6% ni ni ni
Undecided 3% 10% 5% 6%
Mitt Romney leads John McCain among men 35% to 30%. Among women, it is McCain 34%, Romney 32%, Huckabee 14%, and Giuliani 11%. McCain and Romney are tied at 33% each among in-person voters. Among early voters it is Romney 35% and McCain 30%.
For details, click on the R or D for each state in the column on the left under 2008 Presidential Polls.
Monday, January 28, 2008
New Poll in Florida: Datamar
Mitt Romney ahead in Florida, beats polling sampling error by decent margins.
Sample size 492
+/- 4.4 percent sampling error
January 25 – 27, 2008
San Diego – A statewide poll of Florida voters for the Republican presidential primary election, released today by Datamar Inc., shows former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in first place with 35.6%. U.S. Senator John McCain is in second place with 23.2%; former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani is in third place in the polls with 14.8%; and former Governor from Arkansas Mike Huckabee is in fourth place with 13.2%. The findings are based on a January 25 – 27, 2008 survey of Florida voters
Sample size 492
+/- 4.4 percent sampling error
January 25 – 27, 2008
San Diego – A statewide poll of Florida voters for the Republican presidential primary election, released today by Datamar Inc., shows former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in first place with 35.6%. U.S. Senator John McCain is in second place with 23.2%; former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani is in third place in the polls with 14.8%; and former Governor from Arkansas Mike Huckabee is in fourth place with 13.2%. The findings are based on a January 25 – 27, 2008 survey of Florida voters
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Update: Rasmussen Poll in Florida
New Rasmussen Poll in Flordia.
On the eve of a Republican Presidential Debate in Boca Raton, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% of Florida’s Republican Primary Voters could still change their mind before voting. That figure includes 4% who haven’t yet settled on a candidate and 9% who say there’s a good chance they could change their mind.
That’s more than enough uncommitted voters to determine what has become a very close race and it certainly raises the stakes in tonight’s debate.
The Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Mitt Romney with 27% of the vote, John McCain with 23%, and Rudy Giuliani picking up support from 20%. Nineteen percent (19%) of those surveyed have already cast their ballots.
The economy is the top issue, named by 46% of Florida’s Republican Primary Voters as most important. National security was named by 15%, immigration by 14%, and the War in Iraq by 11%.
On the eve of a Republican Presidential Debate in Boca Raton, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 36% of Florida’s Republican Primary Voters could still change their mind before voting. That figure includes 4% who haven’t yet settled on a candidate and 9% who say there’s a good chance they could change their mind.
That’s more than enough uncommitted voters to determine what has become a very close race and it certainly raises the stakes in tonight’s debate.
The Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Mitt Romney with 27% of the vote, John McCain with 23%, and Rudy Giuliani picking up support from 20%. Nineteen percent (19%) of those surveyed have already cast their ballots.
The economy is the top issue, named by 46% of Florida’s Republican Primary Voters as most important. National security was named by 15%, immigration by 14%, and the War in Iraq by 11%.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Vote By Mail Today
A Message From Senator Joe Kyrillos
Dear Friends,
Following his victories in Michigan, Nevada, and Wyoming, Governor Romney is in the best position to win the Republican nomination. And the latest Rasmussen poll shows Governor Romney at the top of the field in Florida, leading his nearest rival 25 to 20%. Click here for the full report.
New Jersey's presidential primary is now only two weeks away, and Governor Mitt Romney needs our support now more than ever.
I encourage you to fill out an absentee ballot application by clicking here, and return it to your County Clerk. When your ballot arrives in the mail, vote for the candidate of your choice.
The deadline to submit an application is January 29, so please complete and mail the form as soon as possible.
While in the past, you had to be sick or out of state on Election Day to use an absentee ballot, you can now do so without an excuse, avoiding long lines and the hassle of getting to the polls.
Every vote will be important here in New Jersey, and Governor Romney is counting on our support to make the difference.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
Absentee ballot application: Click Here
Find your county clerk: Click Here
Dear Friends,
Following his victories in Michigan, Nevada, and Wyoming, Governor Romney is in the best position to win the Republican nomination. And the latest Rasmussen poll shows Governor Romney at the top of the field in Florida, leading his nearest rival 25 to 20%. Click here for the full report.
New Jersey's presidential primary is now only two weeks away, and Governor Mitt Romney needs our support now more than ever.
I encourage you to fill out an absentee ballot application by clicking here, and return it to your County Clerk. When your ballot arrives in the mail, vote for the candidate of your choice.
The deadline to submit an application is January 29, so please complete and mail the form as soon as possible.
While in the past, you had to be sick or out of state on Election Day to use an absentee ballot, you can now do so without an excuse, avoiding long lines and the hassle of getting to the polls.
Every vote will be important here in New Jersey, and Governor Romney is counting on our support to make the difference.
As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
With best wishes,
Joe Kyrillos
Absentee ballot application: Click Here
Find your county clerk: Click Here
Monday, January 21, 2008
New Rasmussen poll: Romney Leads Florida Primary 1/21
Rasmussen Report Reveals Romney Leads Florida Primary
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Mitt Romney with a slight lead in Florida's Republican Presidential Primary.
John McCain and Rudy Giuliani are close behind in what may develop into a three-man race. It's Romney at 25 percent, McCain at 20 percent, and Giuliani at 19 percent. Romney has picked up seven points over the past week while McCain and Giuliani each inched up a point.
Last week, before the Michigan and South Carolina Primaries, Rasmussen Reports polling found essentially a four-way tie for the lead in Florida. However, Mike Huckabee has slipped to 13 percent in the current poll. A week ago, he was the top choice for 17 percent.
One major wild card in the race may be Fred Thompson. The former Senator from Tennessee is considering dropping out of the race after a disappointing showing in South Carolina last Saturday. Twelve percent of Florida's Likely Republican Primary Voters still support the actor turned politician.
Even though early voting has already begun, the race remains incredibly fluid. Just 54 percent of likely voters say they are "certain" of how they will vote. Six percent have not yet made up their mind and 12 percent said there's a good chance they could change their mind.
Giuliani and Huckabee have the most solid support at this time. Sixty-seven percent of Giuliani's supporters are "certain" they will vote for him along with 65 percent of those who favor Huckabee. For Romney, just 55 percent are that certain. For McCain, just 48 percent are that certain. In fact, 22 percent of McCain's supporters still said there's a good chance they could change their mind.
The survey of 754 Likely Primary Voters was conducted Jan. 20, 2008.
Margin of Sampling Error +/- 4 percentage points.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds Mitt Romney with a slight lead in Florida's Republican Presidential Primary.
John McCain and Rudy Giuliani are close behind in what may develop into a three-man race. It's Romney at 25 percent, McCain at 20 percent, and Giuliani at 19 percent. Romney has picked up seven points over the past week while McCain and Giuliani each inched up a point.
Last week, before the Michigan and South Carolina Primaries, Rasmussen Reports polling found essentially a four-way tie for the lead in Florida. However, Mike Huckabee has slipped to 13 percent in the current poll. A week ago, he was the top choice for 17 percent.
One major wild card in the race may be Fred Thompson. The former Senator from Tennessee is considering dropping out of the race after a disappointing showing in South Carolina last Saturday. Twelve percent of Florida's Likely Republican Primary Voters still support the actor turned politician.
Even though early voting has already begun, the race remains incredibly fluid. Just 54 percent of likely voters say they are "certain" of how they will vote. Six percent have not yet made up their mind and 12 percent said there's a good chance they could change their mind.
Giuliani and Huckabee have the most solid support at this time. Sixty-seven percent of Giuliani's supporters are "certain" they will vote for him along with 65 percent of those who favor Huckabee. For Romney, just 55 percent are that certain. For McCain, just 48 percent are that certain. In fact, 22 percent of McCain's supporters still said there's a good chance they could change their mind.
The survey of 754 Likely Primary Voters was conducted Jan. 20, 2008.
Margin of Sampling Error +/- 4 percentage points.
Florida Congressman Ander Crenshaw endorses Gov. Romney
U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw Endorses Governor Mitt Romney For President
Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) has endorsed his candidacy for President of the United States. Congressman Crenshaw will serve as a Chair of Governor Romney's Florida Statewide Steering Committee and as a campaign surrogate to help communicate Governor Romney's message of conservative change in Washington.
"Congressman Crenshaw has spent his tenure in Washington fighting for a stronger military, lower taxes, reduced federal spending and more accountability in our schools," said Governor Romney. "I am honored Congressman Crenshaw has joined our strong team in the Sunshine State, and I look forward to campaigning with him in the days leading to the Florida primary."
"Throughout this campaign, Governor Romney has shown that he is the only candidate who can bring broad-based conservative change to Washington," said Congressman Crenshaw. "This election is about the future, not the past, and Floridians are demanding change. Governor Romney has the experience, vision and values to strengthen our economy, strengthen America and secure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren."
Florida Endorsements:
Former Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings
Former Speaker of the House Allan Bense
Former Speaker of the House John Thrasher
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson
Former Chairman of the Florida Republican Party Al Cardenas
U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney (R-FL)
U.S. Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL)
U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL)
U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL)
State Legislator Jennifer Carroll
State Legislator Don Davi
State Legislator Dick Kravitz
State Legislator Stephen Wise
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton
Former Ambassador John Rood
Jacksonville City Councilman Art Shad
Former Jacksonville City Councilman Lake Ray
Jacksonville Sheriff John H. Rutherford
Nassau County Sheriff T.L. "Tommy" Seagraves
St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar
Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) has endorsed his candidacy for President of the United States. Congressman Crenshaw will serve as a Chair of Governor Romney's Florida Statewide Steering Committee and as a campaign surrogate to help communicate Governor Romney's message of conservative change in Washington.
"Congressman Crenshaw has spent his tenure in Washington fighting for a stronger military, lower taxes, reduced federal spending and more accountability in our schools," said Governor Romney. "I am honored Congressman Crenshaw has joined our strong team in the Sunshine State, and I look forward to campaigning with him in the days leading to the Florida primary."
"Throughout this campaign, Governor Romney has shown that he is the only candidate who can bring broad-based conservative change to Washington," said Congressman Crenshaw. "This election is about the future, not the past, and Floridians are demanding change. Governor Romney has the experience, vision and values to strengthen our economy, strengthen America and secure a brighter future for our children and grandchildren."
Florida Endorsements:
Former Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings
Former Speaker of the House Allan Bense
Former Speaker of the House John Thrasher
Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson
Former Chairman of the Florida Republican Party Al Cardenas
U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney (R-FL)
U.S. Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL)
U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL)
U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL)
State Legislator Jennifer Carroll
State Legislator Don Davi
State Legislator Dick Kravitz
State Legislator Stephen Wise
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton
Former Ambassador John Rood
Jacksonville City Councilman Art Shad
Former Jacksonville City Councilman Lake Ray
Jacksonville Sheriff John H. Rutherford
Nassau County Sheriff T.L. "Tommy" Seagraves
St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Just in: Blow out WIN for Mitt Romney in Nevada
As reported on Fox News.
Mitt Romney won the Nevada Republican caucuses Saturday, scoring dramatic back-to-back victories in the race for the nomination.
Early returns showed him taking 55 percent in the state, followed by John McCain with 13 percent, Ron Paul with 12 percent, Mike Huckabee with 7 percent, Fred Thompson with 7 percent, Rudy Giuliani with 4 percent and Duncan Hunter with 1 percent.
“Today, the people of Nevada voted for change in Washington. For far too long, our leaders have promised to take the action necessary to build a stronger America, and still the people of Nevada and all across this country are waiting. Whether it is reforming health care, making America energy independent or securing the border, the American people have been promised much and are now ready for change,” Romney said.
Early returns showed him taking 55 percent in the state, followed by John McCain with 13 percent, Ron Paul with 12 percent, Mike Huckabee with 7 percent, Fred Thompson with 7 percent, Rudy Giuliani with 4 percent and Duncan Hunter with 1 percent.
“Today, the people of Nevada voted for change in Washington. For far too long, our leaders have promised to take the action necessary to build a stronger America, and still the people of Nevada and all across this country are waiting. Whether it is reforming health care, making America energy independent or securing the border, the American people have been promised much and are now ready for change,” Romney said.
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