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Posted on 01/11/2008 7:49:30 AM PST by Reaganesque
Romney landed two big endorsements from the state of Michigan this morning: the Grand Rapids Press and the Oakland Press. Here are some excerpts from what they have to say about Mitt:
Grand Rapids Press
“Many issues will confront the nation in the next four years, from the ongoing threat of terrorism to the need to find a sensible immigration policy. For Michigan, however, one challenge dominates: the economy. We stand at a critical moment, bearing on our backs a worst-in-the-nation unemployment rate, staring at an uncertain future.“Among Republicans on the ballot in Tuesday’s presidential primary, two candidates would offer solid leadership, Arizona Sen. John McCain and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. However, when it comes to Michigan’s challenges and needs, the passion and knowledge of Mr. Romney tip the scales in his favor.
“Mr. Romney first came to the national stage as the turnaround man for the scandal-plagued 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah. His deft handling of the bribery mess and deficit is a case study in successful management. He served as governor of Massachusetts for one term, ending in 2006. There, he worked with the Legislature to enact a law that required every citizen of the state to have health insurance, and provided state aid for those who couldn’t afford it. As president, he said he would push states to enact their own health care solutions. He would aggressively pursue alternative energy and energy efficiency. He supports merit pay for teachers and more educational choices for parents and children, ideas that deserve furtherance in Washington. The next president will need to transcend the stunting polarities that bedevil Washington. As the Republican leader of a Democratic state, Mr. Romney had to reach across partisan boundaries. Mr. Romney’s father, George Romney, served as governor of Michigan in the 1960s, a tie that strengthens his understanding of Michigan. He knows that this state’s job losses and struggle to find a new economic footing are the ‘canary in the mine,’ as he rightly put it, for the nation as a whole.”
Oakland Press
Michigan’s presidential primary election Tuesday certainly has stirred enough controversy nationwide with both political parties.“And despite possible sanctions from both national Democratic and Republican organizations, it offers Michigan residents a chance to send a message and make a statement. Particularly on the GOP ticket, where all national presidential candidates will be listed.
“We urge Republican Party faithfuls to stand up and vote for Mitt Romney. Although technically not a home state ‘favorite son,’ his ties to Michigan are strong.
“Meanwhile, Mitt Romney certainly has the credentials to run the country. He is a former Massachusetts governor who turned that state’s economy around and proved to be a more than able leader.
“Looking at the obvious, Romney entered the 2008 race with impressive backing in Michigan, and his ties to the state are undeniable. He has firsthand knowledge of the auto industry and its importance to Michigan.
“Equally critical, Romney knows how to get a state out of debt and, being from Michigan, he certainly has an empathy for the state that the other candidates, both GOP and Democratic, don’t have.
“With Michigan’s horrible economy and other problems, we need as much clout in Washington as possible and Romney promises to give us that.
“But there’s no doubt whom state Republicans should vote for - Mitt Romney.”
Very nice for Team Romney.
Very, very nice.
Just FYI
i would think any association with anything in MI would be a kiss of death.
which works for me, west side of MI endorses romney, east side endorses mccain, senators endorse “undecided dem” (aka obama) the gov endorses clinton.
Who knows though. Maybe the dynamic is different in Michigan and voters are not as suspicious of the media as they are in my part of the country. I just doubt it. If I were a candidate (never happen) I wouldn't even bother seekin an endorsement from the obsolescent liberal newspaper editorial boards.
I wonder what impact, if any, the endoresements have had on the race?
Nice pick up for Romney.
Given the dynamics of this race, anything helps.
Which would be why the Thompson campaign is touting the endorsement of "Human Events Magazine" this morning, right? It's a great pickup but, if you don't want it, send it over here. Romney was their second choice, btw.
You don’t see a difference between an endorsement from a very conservative publication and an endorsement from a liberal editorial board? That’s all I am saying. I’m not a Thompson supporter anyway, so I don’t care about Human Events endorsing him.
B: Romney was endorsed by National Review and the news was greeted here with "National Review sells out," "the endorsement was bought," "they're a bunch of senile liberals," etc., etc. The same with all of the high profile Conservatives who have endorsed Romney are, to the last man/woman, liberal RINO traitors. Now along comes the Human Events endorsement and it's a big deal.
I do see the difference.
Thompson endorsements: good (no matter the source).
Romney endorsements: bad (again, no matter the source).
Useful to note all the New Hampshire local papers endorsed McCain.
Also useful to note that Grand Rapids is the conservative area of Michigan.
The big question here is will the Detroit Democrats show up and vote in the GOP primary for McCain. If they do, the media may see it in exit polls and it will dilute any victory derived from it.
We agree on something. ;)
Maybe it is impossible to be objective about these things.
It seems in this election cycle where idependence is the spirit of all, no endorsement is carrying much weight with voters. That's probably a good thing overall.
BTW, I know I’ve been tough on you and your candidate myself. I’m not trying to deny that here. I just don’t trust him. But I do realize that you and I are probably on the same side on many issues. I’ll join you on those issues as they come up, even though I cannot join you in supporting Romney.
Not sure if it will give him much of a boost, but at least they aren’t for McCain.
Michigan is going to be an uphill battle, I’m afraid, because of the Dims and Indies being able to vote on the Republican side. It would seem to me that any endorsement and especially endorsements from middle left newspapers would be very good indeed.
If Mitt wins Michigan, we get a big boost. If not we slog on to the next battle.
Do you realize that when Fred gets an endorsement the Mitt supporters are polite about it? When Mitt gets an endorsement, the next thing is a bunch of Fred supporters show up to bad mouth the endorsement. You do want Fred to win, don’t you? Try being a better sport. You do still need to recruit voters don’t you? Or do you already think Fred has all the support he needs? If he doesn’t need anymore votes, keep up the childish behavior. I am sure it is bound to attract even more voters.
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