I hope this endorsement will help alleviate some of the misconceptions going on about Mitt's changed attitude regarding abortion.
Dr. John Willke
Posted on 01/24/2008 1:07:59 PM PST by Recovering_Democrat
Boston, MA – Today, Dr. John Willke, a founder of the Pro Life Movement, endorsed Governor Mitt Romney and his campaign for our nation's highest office. Dr. Willke is a leading voice within the pro-life community and will be an important surrogate for Governor Romney's pro-life and pro-family agenda.
"Unlike other candidates who only speak to the importance of confronting the major social issues of the day, Governor Romney has a record of action in defending life. Every decision he made as Governor was on the side of life. I know he will be the strong pro-life President we need in the White House," said Dr. Willke. "Governor Romney is the only candidate who can lead our pro-life and pro-family conservative movement to victory in 2008."
Welcoming Dr. Willke's announcement, Governor Romney said, "I am proud to have the support of a man who has meant so much to the pro-life movement in our country. He knows how important it is to have someone in Washington who will actively promote pro-life policies. Policies that include more than appointing judges who will follow the law but also opposing taxpayer funded abortion and partial birth abortion. I look forward to working with Dr. Willke and welcome him to Romney for President."
Background On Dr. John Willke:
Dr. John Willke, Often Referred To As The Father Of The Pro-Life Movement, Served For 10 Years As President Of The National Right To Life Committee And Helped Found The Organization. A physician by trade, Dr. Willke serves as President of the Life Issues Institute, Inc., and President of the International Right to Life Federation. Dr. Willke had a daily radio program that was carried on over 300 radio stations for 20 years. His one-minute radio comments, entitled "Life Jewels," were carried on over 750 stations in English and 300 more in Spanish. Dr. Willke has written eleven books, is a lecturer and a frequent television and radio show guest. His works have been published in 32 languages, and he and his wife Barbara have lectured in 76 countries.
I hope this endorsement will help alleviate some of the misconceptions going on about Mitt's changed attitude regarding abortion.
Dr. John Willke
You mean before JW no cared about life issues, well I’ll be.
All these republican elites and so called conservatives embraced “compassionate conservatism”, too.
Positions can change. Romney’s could change back.
With Thompson out of the race, the dominoes are really falling for Romney.
Here’s hoping for the final domino — Fred Thompson as a running mate.
Romney-Thompson’08 — “It ain’t perfect - but its the best we’ve got!”
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“Romney-Thompson’08 — “It ain’t perfect - but its the best we’ve got!””
I like “Romney-Thompson ‘08 - We suck less.”
I thought that when Romney was governor he signed a health care bill that included funding of planned parenthood and abortions. Is that true?
Did Romney do something bad to you personally?
Why do you buy his conversion of convenience? As soon as he figured the only way to win was to run to the right he became pro-life.Lip service motivated by ambition. This guy will say anything to win, “promise them anything”.
I guess it doesn’t matter who endorses him. I guess it is a good thing that Reagan was elected before the internet, or who knows what might have come back from his past to besmirch him.
Romney/Thompson ‘08 — “Now with 50% Less Liberal!”
Mitt Romney.com ^ | 10/22/07
Are Romney supporters really going to be re-posting every Romney press release since last fall?!?
Are you supporting any currently running Republicans?
Wonder how much Mitt had to pay for that.
Is Dr. Willke a numbskulled fool who can't think straight? Or, perhaps, is he a man who looked at the governor and made a decision based upon the actions Mitt has taken in recent years and the words Mitt has spoken regarding his changed heart?
I would bet the latter more accurately describes what happened.
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