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Romney to headline Senate GOP dinner
The Hill ^ | 02-04-09 | Reid Wilson

Posted on 02/05/2009 5:42:10 PM PST by GOP_Lady

Romney to headline Senate GOP dinner

By Reid Wilson

Posted: 02/04/09 05:11 PM [ET)

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will headline the National Republican Senatorial Committee's annual fundraising dinner, keeping the potential 2012 presidential candidate's name in the news while providing minority Republicans with some much-needed cash.

The dinner, slated for April 1, will bolster Senate Republicans' coffers as they head into what is expected to be difficult fundraising terrain.

Romney accepted an invitation from NRSC chairman John Cornyn (Texas) to headline the dinner during a phone call two weeks ago, an aide said.

“Gov. Romney expects to be active helping Republicans running in the 2010 cycle, so when Sen. Cornyn invited him to headline an event this spring, we were happy to accept,” spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom said.

With just 41 senators — 42 if Norm Coleman can pull out of a 225-vote deficit as court battles drag on in Minnesota — Republicans faced a nearly $4.9 million debt as of Dec. 31. The committee had just $750,000 cash on hand by Dec. 31.

Romney "is one of the most respected and trusted voices in the Republican Party today," one NRSC official told The Hill on condition of anonymity because the committee has not formally announced the dinner.

"As the Republican Party rebuilds and particularly as our country faces the most serious economic crisis in recent history, our party leaders and Republican faithful across the country will undoubtedly look to Mitt Romney for his leadership and advice," the official said.

By contrast, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee held just $300,000 in the bank and was carrying nearly $11 million in debt. Despite the initial disparity, Democrats are expected to have a much easier time raising cash, thanks to a Democratic White House and a big majority in the Senate.

Romney is the second potential White House contender to agree to headline a big GOP fundraiser this year. The National Republican Congressional Committee announced in January that Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal would keynote its March 24 fundraising dinner.

Romney has a series of other fundraisers planned, many for his Free and Strong America PAC. The PAC will host a Washington fundraiser on Feb. 17, according to an e-mail sent to supporters.

The former governor raised money at more than 30 events for GOP candidates after dropping out of the presidential race, including fundraisers for 28 House candidates and five candidates for the Senate. He raised money for the NRSC in Boston, the NRCC in Simi Valley and the California Republican Party.

During his presidential bid, Romney was no slouch either; he raised more than $113 million for his campaign, including a heavy investment of his own funds.


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 111th; gop; nrsc; romney; senate
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He keeps working and working and working.
1 posted on 02/05/2009 5:42:10 PM PST by GOP_Lady
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To: GOP_Lady
I'm a Romney supporter but it's getting pretty vomit-worthy all his 'Ohhh Obama is sooo centrist Obama is sooooooo moderate hes not as liberal as I thoughtttt' blah blah blah.

Shut up already. This guy Obama ought to be deported, shudn't be praising his g--d---- extremism as centrism.

2 posted on 02/05/2009 5:44:51 PM PST by exist
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To: GOP_Lady
And I'm happy about that. Romney/Palin 2012

see tagline

3 posted on 02/05/2009 5:46:33 PM PST by NordP (CONSERVATIVE AGAIN IN 2010 ..... Now, is it 2012 yet ???)
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To: NordP

If Mitt Romney does not run in 2012, I commend his efforts in helping the GOP.


4 posted on 02/05/2009 5:48:32 PM PST by GOP_Lady
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To: GOP_Lady; CanadianMusherinMI; Clemenza; Diogenesis; ejonesie22; EternalVigilance; Finny; ...

*gagging*

And you didn’t ping me, Lady. Not nice. :-P


5 posted on 02/05/2009 5:54:56 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: GOP_Lady

a) The GOP is in deep kimchee if a closet socialist like Mitt Romney is a party headliner, and

b) I’m going to have to revise my opinion of my Senator, John Cornyn -a whole lot downward! - having learned that he’s the one who invited Romney to this affair in the first place.


6 posted on 02/05/2009 5:55:12 PM PST by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D.: "What Would Jack Bauer Do?")
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To: fieldmarshaldj

7 posted on 02/05/2009 5:59:09 PM PST by EternalVigilance (Democrats: "Let's tear down the Washington Monument!" - GOP response: "Let's do it in 3 phases.")
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To: Redbob
"Romney "is one of the most respected and trusted voices in the Republican Party today," one NRSC official told The Hill on condition of anonymity"

Yeah, I'd hide my identity, too, if I spewed such a line of horsemanure. Trust and respect a pathological liar ? Yeah. Why don't we just invite Bubba to switch parties while we're at it ?

8 posted on 02/05/2009 6:01:01 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Jindal to headline Congressional GOP dinner

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced in January that Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal would keynote its March 24 fundraising dinner.
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Hey, great news !!!!

Love Bobby Jindal...

Thanks for the PING


9 posted on 02/05/2009 6:01:13 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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To: fieldmarshaldj; Diogenesis

Romney ping!


10 posted on 02/05/2009 6:06:23 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: rabscuttle385

Beat ya. ;-D


11 posted on 02/05/2009 6:08:30 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: fieldmarshaldj
Beat ya. ;-D

That's ok. It's been a long day.

12 posted on 02/05/2009 6:10:38 PM PST by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: fieldmarshaldj
How is Obama working out for you, after you attacked Gov.Palin, Team Romney?

GOP candidate backstabber Romney: “Make all the promises you have to...

13 posted on 02/05/2009 6:12:10 PM PST by Diogenesis (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: GOP_Lady

But, but, isn’t there still a big part of the population that believe he’s going to require them to convert to the Mormon church and be sent to another planet when they die??


14 posted on 02/05/2009 6:16:46 PM PST by Gator113 ("Noli nothis permittere te terere.")
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To: rabscuttle385

Every day under his imperial majesty, Emperor Dumbass the First, is a long day.


15 posted on 02/05/2009 6:18:18 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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To: GOP_Lady

Rally the troops. Good pick. A winner. Pelosi A LOSER !


16 posted on 02/05/2009 6:19:40 PM PST by Lady GOP
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To: GOP_Lady
I have about as much interest in hearing this RINO loser speak as listening to an alley cat screech all night.


17 posted on 02/05/2009 6:20:11 PM PST by Virginia Ridgerunner (Sarah Palin is a smart missile aimed at the heart of the left!)
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To: Lady GOP

Yep. Hope you are doing well, “me in reverse!” :-)


18 posted on 02/05/2009 6:23:35 PM PST by GOP_Lady
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To: GOP_Lady
"Romney is one of the most least respected and trusted voices in the Republican Party today,"

Much more accurate now.

FRee Republic Member Opinion
WINNER - Thompson 66.8% 1,658
LOSER --- Romney 12.7% 315

Post Election Rasmussen poll - GOP voters:
WINNER - Palin -- 64%
LOSER --- Huckabee -- 12%
LOSER --- Romney -- 11%

19 posted on 02/05/2009 6:24:48 PM PST by Diogenesis (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Redbob
I agree about Willard the Rat and Below is an Email
I just received from JOHN CORNYN.

Thank you for contacting me about efforts to reform the United Nations (UN). I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this important matter.

Since its inception in the aftermath of World War II, the UN has been instrumental in advancing interests that are important to both the United States and the world. The UN provides a forum for nations to debate policy and to work together to improve the lives of people around the world. However, despite this goal, I remain deeply concerned about the level of mismanagement of the UN and believe the organization must be reformed if it is to fulfill its obligations.

Further, the United States must carefully evaluate actions taken by the UN to ensure that they are consistent with our national interests. As a representative of our nation, I will support policies that protect our citizens, our allies, and our national interests—regardless of whether the UN agrees. As Americans, we take pride in our national sovereignty, and I will never support legislation or action that infringes upon that sovereignty.

I appreciate having the opportunity to represent the interests of Texans in the United States Senate. Thank you for taking the time to contact me.

Sincerely,

JOHN CORNYN
United States Senator

20 posted on 02/05/2009 6:25:34 PM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran (!yaw gnorw eht su gnikat si noitartsinimdA amabO ehT)
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