Better than Biden, Head and Shoulders Above Hillary & More than McCain
Romney Shoots and Scores — January 31, 2007 (SUBMITTED AT 9:29am)
Mitt Romney needed this. And he got it. Jim Bopp, is the general counsel for the National Right to Life Committee and he’s endorsing Mitt Romney. Read it here. This is a big deal folks. Let me give you an analogy. It’s like if you were competing against a half dozen players to become the starting point guard on your college basketball team ( read: President of the United States) and Magic Johnson came out and said “I want this guy as my starting point guard.” Well, people would take notice. And when you bring Jim Bopp in as your “Magic Johnson,” you’ve just dunked in the face of your opponents. This would be called a “political facial.” Since day one, Romney has been pulling all the right levers. If they were going to make a sequel to the Tom Cruise movie, “All the Right Moves,” Romney would be the lead. His press team is dynamic and he’s out in front in terms of responding to criticism or world events. And now, another key endorsement from a key pro-life figure. Romney needed this because of his past pro-choice position back in 1994. But he’ says that now he’s “seen the light” and Bopp says he believes Romney is sincere on this issue.
Ok, so Bopp endorses Romney. You may ask, “how is that going to translate into more votes?” The answer is a little complex but here goes. Bopp works for a powerful organization. That powerful organization works in conjunction wiht other pro-family groups. It’s called spreading the word. Many of these groups work so closely together that they tend to listen to one another. Bopp’s word goes a long way. Already, two of my sources within these groups are saying this bodes well for Romney. A Bopp endorsement could mean that down the road other major national pro-family groups will come on board for Romney. It’s a snowball effect. It translates into these groups mobilizing for Romney and putting the get out the vote operation into high gear. Thus, the votes to possibly, possiblly, out Romney over the top
January 31st, 2007 at 1:37 pm
It’s a shame….I wanted to know more about Mitt…now I know all I need to know.
January 31st, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Jean
I am with you!!
January 31st, 2007 at 2:05 pm
You two peas in the pot are proof of the above. Neither of you represent the feelings of Americans, just the semtiments of elitists.
January 31st, 2007 at 2:13 pm
http://gopbloggers.org/janpollresults.php
January 31st, 2007 at 2:30 pm
West
Romney cannot keep his story straight.
January 31st, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Good title!
Or is that spelled tittle?
Max Burns will be hired at NGCSU to head the Business Department.
Look for an announcement soon.
January 31st, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Just in time for me and Chris to wreak havoc on the pro lifers.
January 31st, 2007 at 5:33 pm
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY
Governor Romney “Best Among Conservatives”
Fox News’ Fred Barnes: “The candidate who’s done the best among conservatives, I think, is Mitt Romney so far.” (Fox News’ “Special Report,” 1/30/07)
ABC’s Matthew Stuart: The Candidate With The “Buzz” Is Governor Mitt Romney. “One of the up-and-coming presidential candidates made a significant first trip to Iowa since throwing a hat into the increasingly crowded ring. As the candidate spent the day talking with Hawkeyes fans from Waterloo to Dubuque while campaigning at sports bars, making the mandatory ethanol factory visit, and shaking countless hands in between, one thing became clear: This candidate has buzz. Does this sound like Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.? Wrong. Try former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.” (Matthew Stuart, “The Surprise Hit Candidate In Iowa,” ABC News, 1/29/07)
ABC’s Terry Moran: “There’s Clearly A Lot Of Buzz Around This Guy Right Now.” “So after spending a long day campaigning in Iowa with Mitt Romney, I was struck by a couple of things: First, the number of people who came out to see him even now, a full year before the caucuses. There were a couple hundred people in both Waterloo and Dubuque – for a candidate with low name recognition at this point in the race. There’s clearly a lot of buzz around this guy right now.” (Terry Moran’s Blog, “Mitt Romney: The Interview,” http://blogs.abcnews.com, 1/29/07)
Moran: Governor Romney is “personable, polite, cheerful, nice all the time, it seems.” (ABC’s “Nightline,” 1/29/07)
Moran: “But a lot of people think Mitt Romney is going to be a formidable candidate. He’s got the money, the skills, the looks, and the track record that might appeal to a lot of Republicans.” (ABC’s “Nightline,” 1/29/07)
Conservative Radio Host Mike Gallagher: “I’ve interviewed Mitt Romney a number of times. I like his ideology, he’s right on the issues.” (Fox News’ “Fox Online,” 1/30/07)
The Washington Post’s Shailagh Murray: “But watch out for Mitt Romney. He is proving himself to be a patient and focused candidate, and he started laying the groundwork for this a long time ago. … I expect he’ll have a strong start this first quarter, which could snowball into who-knows-what.” (The Washington Post’s “Post Politics Hour,” http://www.washingtonpost.com, 1/29/07)
Large Crowds Greet Governor Romney In Iowa And South Carolina:
ABC’s Matthew Stuart: “Romney’s Trip To Iowa Friday Gathered Hundreds Of Supporters In This Key Primary State.” “While the New York senator ultimately garnered most of the headlines Monday morning, most noting her ‘evil men’ joke, Romney’s trip to Iowa Friday gathered hundreds of supporters in this key primary state.” (Matthew Stuart, “The Surprise Hit Candidate In Iowa,” ABC News, 1/29/07)
Stuart: “More Than 200″ People Attend Event In Waterloo, Iowa. “Throughout the day, Romney presented himself as a personable, smart candidate, hoping to ‘convince a few people that [he’s] somebody who’s worth giving a second look.’ Stopping at Beck’s Restaurant in Waterloo, the ‘few people’ turned out to be more than 200, and they didn’t just come for the free food.” (Matthew Stuart, “The Surprise Hit Candidate In Iowa,” ABC News, 1/29/07)
The [Columbia, SC] State: Governor Romney Greeted By “A Standing Room Only Crowd” In Columbia, South Carolina. “A standing room only crowd greeted presidential candidate Mitt Romney this morning at the Lizard’s Thicket on Elmwood Avenue in Columbia. The former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential hopeful worked the crowd as servers delivered steaming plates of eggs, grits and cinnamon apples to diners that found themselves surrounded by television cameras and photographers.” (The State’s “S.C. Politics Today,” Blog, “Romney Campaigns At Columbia Lizard’s Thicket,” http://thestatecom.typepad.com, 1/30/07)
Aiken [SC] Standard: “The Rotary Club of Aiken was standing room only Monday as former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said America needs to correct a few problems if it wants to remain the leader of the free world.” (Philip Lord, “Presidential Bid Brings Romney To Aiken,” Aiken [SC] Standard, 1/30/07)
Romney Exploratory Committee Building Strong State Organizations:
ABC’s Terry Moran: “He’s already assembled a top-flight campaign team. They managed to pack every event when we were with him. And he’s done his homework on the issues.” (ABC’s “Nightline,” 1/29/07)
Politico’s Jonathan Martin: “…Romney is building a very solid Iowa team.” (Jonathan Martin, The Politico’s “Politics ‘08″ Blog, “Mitt’s Hawkeye For Talent,” http://www.politico.com, 1/30/07)
The Associated Press: Romney Picks Up “Key Endorsements” In South Carolina. “On a cold winter day that made it seem more like New Hampshire than South Carolina, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney picked up three key endorsements Monday in the state with the first southern presidential primary. … He was endorsed by former Gov. Jim Edwards, the first Republican elected governor in South Carolina since Reconstruction, former U.S. Rep. Tommy Hartnett and Republican National Committeewoman Cindy Costa.” (Bruce Smith, “Romney Campaigns In SC With Sen. DeMint,” The Associated Press, 1/29/07)
Detroit Free Press: “Romney, whose late father, George, was Michigan’s governor in the 1960s, has developed a formidable Michigan organization. His team includes top fund-raisers, members of Congress and about 50 legislators.” (Dawson Bell and Chris Christoff, “Pace For ‘08 Race Quickens In State,” Detroit Free Press, 1/26/07)
St. Petersburg Times: Governor Mitt Romney “Is Far And Away Ahead In Organizing In Florida.” “He may be little known across Florida, but presidential candidate Mitt Romney of Massachusetts is far and away ahead in organizing in Florida. He hired some of the top political operatives, already has a regional field staff up and running, and was the only Republican to have any kind of presence at the Republican Party’s quarterly meeting at Disney Friday and Saturday. One of his sons, Josh Romney, schmoozed the crowd, dotted with Romney ‘08 stickers.” (Adam C. Smith, “7 Voters Save Crist From Political Embarrassment,” St. Petersburg Times, 1/28/07)
The Miami Herald: “The Romney Team Held A Full-Court Press” At The Florida Republican Convention. “The Romney team held a full-court press. They invited activists to a hospitality suite and brought the son to meetings with party leaders from every county – all of whom would vote in a straw poll. At the Friday night reception, former party chairman Al Cardenas and U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney walked him on stage.” (Beth Reinhard, “GOP Elects Crist Ally As Leader,” The Miami Herald, 1/28/07)
Ann Marie
January 31st, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Who cares about his looks? I’d vote for Freddie Krueger if he promised to reduce the deficit.
February 1st, 2007 at 9:59 am
West
How come Romney is so far behind in the polls?
February 1st, 2007 at 10:40 am
Bill,
I’m sorry I just couldn’t go for Freddy, his aura kind of reminds me of Biden’s.
Biden is the last of my worries though. He’s a dreamer to think he’d squeeze a vote from any sain American.
Billary is the true Democrat contender. She and anyone she chooses to tag along.
I say liars like you and John Konop (who claim to have a conservative bone in your bodies) should quit hitting the hard drugs:
and open your eyes to this reality.
The only true candidate with a team to beat Billary is Romney. The only IQ high enough to communicate to the American people is Romney. The only devout fiscal conservative is Mitt Romney. The only true candidate for family values is Mitt.
February 1st, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Lovely thought: the first woman to capture the nomination of a major political party runs for president against an avowed anti-women candidate.
I can’t wait!
February 3rd, 2007 at 9:46 pm
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-MR
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