New Jersey Congressman, Leonard Lance (R-07, Hunterdon Co) offers high praise for Mitt Romney as a potential candidate for President of the United States 2012. He also expresses high regard for Governor Chris Christie:
From John Celock – WestfieldPatch.com
During a question and answer session with western Union County business leaders Friday morning, Lance was questioned regarding his thoughts on the 2012 presidential race. He said he supported Romney in 2008 and stressed he and other Garden State Romney supporters would lobby Christie to consider the former Massachusetts governor. Lance also described to the crowd the reasons why he’s supported Romney in the past.
Congressman Lance (R-NJ):
“Moving forward, I think that Mitt Romney has what I would like to see in a President. I will describe it briefly:
Success – as a student – academically – graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School.
Success- in the private sector at Bain & Co and Bain Capital.
Success – in the non-profit sector cleaning up the Salt Lake Olympics in 2002.
Success – in the public sector as Governor of Massachusetts.
Success – in his personal life with his wonderful wife, Ann, and their five sons, five daughters-in-law, and at last count – between 15 and 20 grandchildren.I greatly admire Mitt Romney – GREATLY admire him!”
Well said, Congressman Lance! By the way, as of August 9, 2010, the Romney’s are currently enjoying 15 grandchildren.
(Hat tip / Lori)
► Jayde Wyatt
Can’t wait to add this to the list:
Success – in the 2012 presidential elections!
or this. Success – in turning around the recession.
“Success – in the public sector as Governor of Massachusetts.”
That’s an odd thing to say. Romney’s approval was lower than Obama’s is today. His policies were remarkably similar, too. And he wasn’t even present for much of this administration, ducking out to run for President.
Success in the public sector is marked by *reelection*.
Romney should have been the nominee in 2008, and I believe our country would be a better place if he had been, but I think that is an exceptionally poor argument for him. I was hoping Romney would use his special POV on health care to strongly oppose Obamacare, but he wasn’t visible while other contenders were outspoken. I think that’s a warning for those who want a repeal.
Romney was elected Governor of MA in 2002 and for the majority of his term his approval ratings were in positive territory. Keep in mind – and this is a BIG point to remember – Romney was a Republican Gov in the bluest of blue states. It wasn’t until the end of his term that his ratings dipped somewhat when he took unpopular positions against stem-cell research and gay marriage – which, in my opinion, wasn’t a bad thing. Romney’s successor, DEMOCRAT Deval Patrick, had an approval rating of 34% in April 2009. 49% of mostly liberal MA voters have said that Romney did a better job than Governor Deval.
Much? An incorrect exaggeration. Also, it’s a fact that Romney saved MA from bankruptcy, cleaned up corruption, and for all he accomplished for MA, he didn’t take one red cent for his service.
In your opinion, the benchmark for success in the public sector is *reelection*? So, I guess all potential political candidates should accept that one successful term just won’t cut it and if they leave – no matter the circumstances – they will be labeled a failure for the rest of their lives. That’s a narrow and stifling definition.
Your statement that Romney’s policies are remarkably similar to Obama’s is inaccurate and laughable. And, Romney was/is very vocal about his objections to Obamacare. As for your warning, since Romney’s original campaign warning back in 2007 – that “Washington Is Broken” – many politicians have adopted his mantra – including Tea Party folks.
A good source to learn more about his positions can be found in his book No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.