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3 Weeks Until Election Day 2010 – What are You Doing to Bring America Back?

October 12th, 2010 Rebel Ross Comments off

One of my favorite videos on YouTube has the tag-line: “Bring America Back – Mitt Romney for President in 2012″. The video is included below in case you haven’t seen it yet or you just want something to put a little extra pep in your step.

Here at Mitt Romney Central, we’ve spent much of our energy covering many of the ways that Mitt Romney is working his keister off to elect conservative candidates around the county. People need look no further than the extensive list of candidates his Free & Strong America PAC is supporting for the upcoming elections. Mitt follows up most of his endorsements with monetary donations, physical appearances to raise the profile of these candidates and often raise even more money, and even share donor lists sometimes (I think).

Mitt is doing everything to Bring America Back like we want him to. However, the problems our country is facing require that as many of us as possible do what we can in our spheres of influence to help. All of us here at MRC want Mitt Romney to be our next President, but a President can only do so much. We need to elect as many conservative candidates to offices ranging from local city councils all the way up to Congress as we can.

This brings me to the big question that I hope many of you will answer in the comments of this post. With only three weeks left until the biggest election day until 2012, what are you personally doing to make a difference?

As you can see by looking at the Team here at MRC, we are spread out around the country and we are all focusing on some races closest to us where we can make a difference. I’d love to hear which races you are focusing on and what you’re doing to help those candidates win.

UPDATE: Just a day after we publish this piece, Politico has released a piece highlighting many specific ways that Mitt is helping conservatives around the country. Check it out for yourself here.

Mitt Romney Rocks Tent at Bakersfield Business Conference, Endorsement & Fundraiser for Tony Strickland

October 12th, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off

Bakersfield Business Conference, Bakersfield, CA Oct 9, 2010: "Mitt was incredibly polished. He also got some of the biggest applause of the day."

Photo and quote from Verum Serum blog

Amid thousands of United States flags, cavernous white canvas tents, food vendors, a ferris wheel, and striped umbrella tables, the Bakersfield Business Conference in Bakersfield, CA, was the site for over 40 nationally–renown speakers, leaders, and entertainers. Lending political power to the line-up on the single-day event on Saturday, Oct 9th, was Governor Mitt Romney:

Bakersfield.com

Past and possibly future Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was preaching to the 10,000-member choir Saturday as he blasted the Obama administration at the Bakersfield Business Conference.

The stimulus created government jobs, but not employment in the private sector, Romney charged, causing the loss of 2.4 million jobs.

Obama Care “scared the dickens” out of business owners, causing them to pull back and put a hold on hiring because of the uncertainty, Romney told the enthusiastic crowd.

“Who’d have thought we’d look back at the Jimmy Carter years as the good old days?” Romney said to roars of laughter.

The former governor of Massachusetts lauded the nation’s founders, but said he’s concerned that Washington, D.C., has gotten so big it is smothering the spirit of those founding fathers. Democrats and Republicans are to blame, he said.

Romney added that he was terribly dismayed to see President Obama going around “apologizing for America.”

“There is no reason to apologize for the United States of America,” he asserted to loud applause.
[...]

As his voice rose to a climax, like a fiery preacher in a pulpit, the audience rose to its feet as Romney declared that “America is and always will be the hope of the world.”


Professional negotiator Herb Cohen humorously spoke off the cuff about Romney’s appearance and his biggest problem:

Want to know the biggest problem Mitt Romney has?” Cohen riffed. “He looks too good. The problem is the average guy can’t relate to him. He needs to grow a huge zit on his face.

A tweet sums up Romney’s speech:

ewephoric: @MittRomney Tremendous job at the Bakersfield Conference Oct 9th! Mitt is someone to watch for 2012! EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE- EXCITING #patriot
Sun Oct 10 – 10:35:58 am

More than 10,000 people attended the ‘patriotic playground’ event, hosted by CAL State University Bakersfield. Besides Romney, those who spoke were: Vice President Dick Cheney, Dr. Lynne Cheney, Former First Lady Laura Bush, Karl Rove, Rudy Giuliani, Newt Gingrich, Michael Steele, Bay Buchanan, Sarah Palin, and others. The surprise speaker at the end of the evening was U.S. Airways pilot, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger who safely crash-landed Flight 1549 in the Hudson River.

Just a portion of the crowd in the Main Tent at BBC Bakersfield, CA, Oct 9, 2010 (Photo from Verum Serum blog)

In his speech for the day, Nevada politician John Chachas hit the nail on the head when he said: “No one knows better how to improve the economy than business executives.” Of the potential presidential candidates speaking that day, no one knows more about improving the economy and job creation than Mitt Romney.

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Governor Romney also endorsed Californian Tony Strickland for State Controller and hosted a fundraiser for him on October 7th:

Thousand Oaks, CA – The Tony Strickland for State Controller campaign today announced that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has endorsed Tony Strickland’s candidacy for California State Controller. Governor Romney will be hosting a fundraiser in support of Tony this afternoon in Los Angeles.

“Tony Strickland is the kind of leader who can help get California back on track,” said Governor Romney. “State government is too big and bloated and far too expensive to be sustainable. Leaders like Tony Strickland are what we need to cut the waste and restore fiscal sanity. I am proud to support Tony Strickland as the next Controller of the State of California.”

“Over the last seven months since I announced my candidacy for State Controller, I have been profoundly blessed to have the support of thousands of Californians from across the state who realize we need a complete reinvention of Sacramento,” said Tony Strickland. “We will continue to deliver no-nonsense solutions to the excessive bureaucracy that has plagued our state and resulted in billions of dollars of government waste. I am honored to have the support of Governor Romney as we fight to bring these changes to Sacramento on November 2nd.”

The Strickland for Controller campaign also announced that they have over $925,000 cash on hand in advance of today’s event. The San Jose Mercury News said yesterday that: “State Sen. Tony Strickland is just $109,000 behind Controller John Chiang, thanks to more robust fundraising results in the quarter and since the year began.”


Go Mitt!


H/t Bosman for Strickland endorsement

► Jayde Wyatt

Coincidence? Just Before Midterms, Obama’s Town Hall Audience Cast by MTV, BET, CMT

October 8th, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off



Just in time to air before midterms, MTV (Music Television), BET (Black Entertainment Television), and CMT (Country Music Television) have issued casting calls to fill the audience for an Obama town hall meeting to be filmed on October 14, 2010, in D.C.

Backstage.com listing:

PRESIDENT OBAMA TOWN HALL, MTV

Seeking—Audience Members: males & females, 18+.

MTV, BET and CMT are casting the audience for town hall meeting with President Obama. Shooting Oct. 14, 4 p.m. in Washington, D.C.

To apply, email townhallaudience@mtvnmix.com and put “Town Hall” in the subject line. To ensure that the audience represents diverse interests and political views, include your name, phone number, hometown, school attending, your job and what issues, if any, you are interested in or passionate about. Also, provide a recent photo and short description of your political views. Submission deadline: Oct. 14. No pay.

So, if you don’t have the right look, ‘correct’ political view, or are mulling progressively painful issues, you don’t cut the mustard?

From Politico:

Kelly McAndrew, a spokeswoman for Viacom, which owns MTV, said the screening was aimed at attracting a diverse audience.
[…]

“We’re going to have a very diverse looking audience,” McAndrew said. “We want gender diversity, we want ethnicity diversity, we want religious diversity, we want political view diversity. We want diversity of all kinds.”

Smoke and mirrors.

Ah, gimmicky memories from just a year ago

Do you remember? 10/6/09 – Props and white coats were issued to doctors at Obama’s charade healthcare news conference:

Obama touted his physician folderol as doctors who support him. Some of the doctors in attendance were unaware of why they had been invited and were adamantly against Obama’s health care takeover.

Methinks Obama doesn’t want to face folks like this again:


Obama lost credibility long ago. This latest flim-flam fakery proves it’s business as usual for the Obama machine. Continuing contrivances make it all the more crucial that politicians who are confederate with him are handed their walking papers after November 2nd.


► Jayde Wyatt

Mitt Romney’s October Kick-off: Campaigns in Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Idaho

October 7th, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off


Blogging about Mitt Romney is a lot like trying to run with famous racehorse, Seabiscuit. You know you’ll have to work hard to keep up with him, once in awhile you feel like you’re pulling even, then, before you know it, he’s left you four lengths behind – eating dust!

Here’s a catch-up look at a few highlights from Romney’s campaigning of the last week (not a comprehensive week-in-review because there’s simply too much!).

October 1st

› FloridaRomney Wows Crowd at The Villages, FL

Romney campaigns in Florida for Rick Scott and Marco Rubio



October 4th

› Colorado and New Mexico – Romney hits the road for Ken Buck (CO) and Susana Martinez (NM).

Romney says thanks for 600,000 facebook likes with Susana Martinez in NM:



October 5th

› Arizona – Romney participates in a luncheon fundraiser for GOP candidates Paul Gosar, Jesse Kelly, Ben Quayle, and David Schweikert.

› UtahMitt Romney Endorses Gov. Herbert, Speaks of Political Future

Video Courtesy of KSL.com


October 6th

› Idaho
Idaho Falls
– Romney speaks to business leaders at Melaleuca on behalf of Gov Otter.

Boise – Romney speaks again for Gov Otter.

› Nevada – Romney stumps for GOP candidates in Las Vegas including NV Lt. Gov Brian Krolicki, U.S. Congress candidate Joe Heck. Later, he headlined a fundraiser for NV gubernatorial hopeful Brian Sandoval.

Nevada News Bureau 10/6/10 – Romney and Heck comment while touring Las Vegas Color Graphics:

National Review online:

Romney brushed aside questions about his future political plans, saying he is concentrating on helping get people like Heck, Krolicki, Sharron Angle, and gubernatorial candidate Brian Sandoval elected.
[...]
In a statement that gave a glimpse of a future campaign that would appeal to angry Tea Party types, Romney went out of his way to admit that Republicans are in part responsible for the huge federal deficits and runaway government spending, while distancing himself from those decisions.

“We spent too much. We allowed government to get too big when we were in charge. I didn’t happen to be part of that team, but I think that has been a real issue,” said Romney.

UPDATE 10/8/10 – Read Gov Romney’s blog: Traveling to Las Vegas for Joe Heck and Brian Krolicki

Whew!

Romney is a racehorse.

Hope he runs for president.



H/t: Frank for Romney Wows Crowd at the Villages link and Bosman for ID videos.
Double h/t: Frank and Bosman for all-around Romney info sharing.

► Jayde Wyatt

It’s Falling Apart: Obama Speaks and Presidential Seal Drops Off Podium

October 6th, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off

Clatter.

Clunk.

Kerplunk!


When Obama spoke, the Presidential Seal just gave up.

A prediction of things to come?


Most Powerful Women Summit Oct. 5, 2010:

The presidential seal fell off President Barack Obama’s lectern and clattered to the stage as he delivered a speech to a women’s conference.

“That’s all right, all of you know who I am,” the president joked to laughter from the audience when he realized what had happened.

“But I’m sure there’s somebody back there that’s really nervous right now, don’t you think?” the president added, referring to whatever staffer had hung the seal on the front of his lectern so precariously.

“They’re sweating bullets,” he said, laughing. “Where were we,” he then said, and returned to his remarks.

It happened about halfway through the president’s speech to Fortune magazine’s “Most Powerful Women Summit” Tuesday night at Carnegie Mellon Auditorium.

(links added)

One moment it’s there and then it’s not. For another view, click here (takes a second or two to load).

Midterms are just around the corner. Looks like even superglue can’t save him.



Click on cartoon to enlarge.



► Jayde Wyatt

After Campaigning in Arizona, Mitt Romney Heads to Utah for PAC Fundraiser

October 5th, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off

Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mtns, night falls upon Salt Lake City, Utah.


After campaigning for GOP candidates in Arizona today, Governor Romney will then continue his western wayfaring with a swing north to Utah to raise money for his Free and Strong America PAC. His activities include a roundtable discussion with PAC supporters and a fundraising reception later this evening.

Deseret News:

SALT LAKE CITY — Mitt Romney will be in Utah Tuesday to raise money for his political action committee at a private event whose hosts include Gov. Gary Herbert.

Herbert, however, won’t see any of the cash collected at the up to $2,500 a person evening reception being held at the Grand America Hotel for Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC, which helps elect GOP candidates nationwide.

Although Romney already endorsed Herbert earlier this year, the governor’s campaign announced Monday evening Romney “”will make a statement offering his full support” for Herbert in this year’s special gubernatorial election
[…]
In Utah, it costs $500 a person to attend Wednesday’s reception or $2,500 to also participate in a VIP reception that includes a photo with Romney.
[...]

With all the lend-a-hand campaign donations Romney is giving to conservatives across the country, let’s help his worthy work by adding to his PAC’s coffers.

Hope Gov Romney gets a good night’s rest because he’s headed further north to Idaho tomorrow morning!

► Jayde Wyatt

Mitt Romney Heads West: Campaigns for Martinez (NM), GOP Candidates (AZ), Otter (ID)

October 4th, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off


Mitt Romney is heading out west!

Monday, Oct 4th – New Mexico, Albuquerque:

Governor Mitt Romney will help draw a crowd as he headlines a fundraiser benefiting GOP gubernatorial hopeful Susan Martinez.

From the Susana Martinez campaign:

Roger & DeeDee Cox Cordially Invite you to a Fundraising Reception for
Susana Martinez
Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
With honored guest
Governor Mitt Romney
Former Governor of Massachusetts
Monday, October 4, 2010
VIP Reception: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
General Reception: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Cox Home
11809 San Antonio Dr NE ~ Albuquerque, NM
VIP Reception: $2,500 per couple $1,500 per individual
-Photo Opportunity included-
General Reception: $500 minimum per person
To R.S.V.P. click here.

Tuesday, Oct 5th – Arizona, Paradise Valley:

Romney will be the special guest at a fundraiser for GOP congressional candidates sponsored by the Grand Canyon State Leadership Fund.

From Paul Gosar, congressional candidate for AZ-CD1:

Friends – please see the invitation below. We need your help to help bring fiscal control back to the United States Congress. Please RSVP if you can attend. If you know others who would be interested please forward this invitation to them.



Wednesday, Oct 6th – Idaho, Idaho Falls and Boise:

Lending a hand to support ID Governor Butch Otter in his reelection bid, Romney will begin the day in the southeastern part of the state and end it on the southwestern side.

Examiner.com

Mitt Romney, former Presidential Candidate and Governor of Massachusetts are coming to Idaho to again come out in support for Governor Butch Otter for reelection. Romney will be in Idaho on October 6, 2010, making stops in Idaho Falls and Boise.

Romney’s Idaho visit will begin in Idaho Falls at 7:30a for a Morning Roundtable/Fundraiser with Business Leaders that will be an invitation only event not open to the public. The first chance the voters will have to meet with the former Governor will be a rally at Melaleuca, Inc. 3910 S. Yellowstone Hwy Idaho Falls, ID.
The Boise portion of the trip will begin with another private fundraiser with Boise area businessmen at 11 am followed by another public rally at 2 pm in the Linen Building 1402 West Grove St Boise, ID.[...]

(links added)

Governor Otter:

“It is an honor to welcome Mitt to Idaho and the campaign trail with me. We are longtime friends guided by our conservative principles who work for the betterment of the people we serve.”

Just 29 days until midterms. Thanks, Gov Romney, for leading on the long and dusty campaign trail!

► Jayde Wyatt

Mitt Romney: Recent Endorsements, Campaigns for Georgia’s Olens, Deal, Isakson & Florida’s Scott, Rubio

October 2nd, 2010 Jayde Wyatt Comments off

Governor Mitt Romney’s non-stop September boost-a-thon for conservatives ended with a wallop while opening October with a wowser…

September 30th:

Endorsements ● Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC revealed a robust roll-out of southern endorsements in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Georgia ● Romney had a full day of rallying for Georgia’s statewide GOP candidates in Atlanta. After breakfasting at the OK Café with Attorney General candidate Sam Olens and a few Republican strategists, he mingled with patrons. Later in the day, he endorsed Republican gubernatorial hopeful Nathan Deal and when the sun began to set, Romney raised cash and roused the crowd for U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson.

From Sam Olens: Thank You Mitt Romney for Your Visit Today

Sam was honored today with a breakfast with Gov. Mitt Romney. In a press conference following, Romney told the crowd that he was in Georgia today to support Sam and he knows Sam will be a “pro-business Attorney General who will create a climate that will attract business to Georgia.” Thank you Gov. Romney for your support!

Nathan Deal spokesman Brian Robinson said Deal’s campaign was grateful for Romney’s support.

“He is a respected Republican leader and an expert on business issues. Those who know the most about getting Georgia’s economy going again are expressing their faith and support in Nathan Deal,” Robinson said.

September 30, 2010 - Mitt Romney talks with would-be voters at OK Cafe in Marietta, GA on a day of campaign stops for state-wide candidates in Georgia.



October 1st:

Endorsements ● A blaze of 38 enthusiastic endorsements for Iowa GOP candidates running in state and federal elections were released from Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC. Candidates’ campaigns also received a total of $41,500.

(CNN) – Mitt Romney’s making a major investment in Iowa

Romney’s endorsements include five-term Sen. Chuck Grassley and all of the Republicans running in the state’s five congressional districts. Romney endorsed former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, the GOP gubernatorial nominee, prior to the June primary, and has contributed $10,000 to Branstad’s campaign.

Florida, Rick Scott

October 1, 2010 - Mitt Romney addresses big crowd on behalf of GOP Governor candidate Rick Scott at The Villages in Florida.

Romney was heartily welcomed at Republican gubernatorial hopeful Rick Scott’s ‘Leadership for Florida’ rally at The Villages (a well-worn presidential campaign stop and huge retirement community) in Florida:

Scott, who will face Democrat Alex Sink in the Nov. 2 election, told the crowd of several hundred people that he plans to create jobs in Florida and keep them here.

“This state will get back to work,” Scott said, echoing his campaign slogan.

The visit by Scott and Romney was a treat for friends Susan Prince and Margo Haught.

“I like his agenda and what he stands for,” Prince, 70, said of Scott.

Haught, 72, said she admires Romney’s experience in government — and “he’s a good businessman,” she said.

(emphasis mine)

Marco Rubio ● Romney attended a fundraiser for U.S. Senate GOP candidate Marco at the Palma Ceia Country Club in Tampa. Then, Romney rocked a ‘Reclaim America’ rally with Marco Rubio at Benedetto’s Italian restaurant in Land O’Lakes, Florida.

Oct 1, 2010 - Gov Romney speaks at 'Reclaim America' rally with Marco Rubio in Benedettos's Restaurant in Land O' Lakes, Fl.



See another video report on Romney and Rubio here.

UPDATE: Tampa Bay Online:

Officially, the event – a Reclaim America Rally tour stop – was about boosting Republican nominee Marco Rubio’s U.S. senatorial chances. And he brought along Weatherford, GOP congressional hopeful Rich Nugent and U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who, seeking the job of Florida’s top farmer, got off the line of the afternoon: “Many of you don’t realize it, but there are other races besides the commissioner of agriculture this year.”

Nonetheless, the guy in the Sinatra/Clooney role was, plainly, Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, savior of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, coast-to-coast booster of Republican candidates and early favorite for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination.

Re-evaluating Mitt

And here at last, the Benedetto’s renowned intimacy worked to someone’s favor.[...] This is also one long Mitt Romney Second-Glance Tour.

In Benedetto’s cozy confines, Romney was warm, engaging, spontaneous and witty…[…]

[...] Jeb Bush says the key to Florida is Pasco County. If, come the next chilly inauguration day, a guy named Romney is taking the oath, we’ll know which intimate Italian eatery trips the pivotal Pasco lock.

(links added, my emphasis)

Keep your cursor here at MRC; there’s more to come from Romney!


(Hat tip /Bosman for Rubio videos.)

► Jayde Wyatt

UPDATE! Mitt Romney in Florida: Even more Videos, Photos, and related Stories

Mitt Romney Making More Endorsements In Iowa

October 2nd, 2010 Jared A. Comments off

You still think Mitt is going to skip Iowa in 2012?

Mitt Romney is working hard to make a difference in Iowa by making 38 additional endorsements of state and federal candidates in Iowa and has contributed a total of $41,500 to their individual campaign committees.

In making these endorsements, Mitt Romney explains his excitement about the Iowa elections. “The people of Iowa are fortunate to have so many good Republican candidates running for office who will fight against the culture of higher taxes, higher spending, and higher debt, and work to get our economy back on track. By electing candidates like these, we will finally get people back to work and turn our troubled economy around,” said Romney.

Among the endorsed candidates are:

Senator Chuck Grassley:  Senator Chuck Grassley currently serves the people of Iowa in the U.S. Senate and is running for reelection.  For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.grassleyforsenate.com.

Congressman Steve King:  Congressman Steve King currently represents Iowa’s 5th Congressional District and is running for reelection.  For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.kingforcongress.com.

Congressman Tom Latham:  Congressman Tom Latham currently represents the 4th Congressional District of Iowa and is running for reelection.  For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.tomlatham.com.

Ben Lange:  Ben Lange, an attorney, is now running to represent the 1st Congressional District of Iowa.  For more information about him and his campaign, please visit www.langeforcongress.com.

Mariannette Miller-Meeks:  Mariannette Miller-Meeks, a doctor, former small business owner, and retired Army Lt. Colonel, is now running to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Iowa.  For more information about her and her campaign, visit www.millermeeks.com.

State Senator Brad Zaun: Brad Zaun currently serves the people of Iowa in the State Senate and is now running to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Iowa.  For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.bradzaun.com.

Brenna Findley:  Brenna Findley, an attorney and former chief of staff to Congressman Steve King, is now running to serve as Iowa’s next Attorney General.  For more information about her and her campaign, visit www.findleyforiowa.com.

Dave Jamison:  Dave Jamison currently serves as the Story County Treasurer and is now running to serve as Iowa’s State Treasurer.  For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.votejamison.com.

Matt Schultz:  Matt Schultz, an attorney and City Councilman in Council Bluffs, is now running to serve as Iowa’s Secretary of State.  For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.votemattschultz.com.

The Free and Strong America PAC is donating $2,500 each to the Congressional campaigns of King, Latham, Lange, and Miller-Meeks, $1,000 to Findley’s Attorney General campaign, $2,000 to Jamison’s State Treasurer campaign, and $2,000 to Schultz’s Secretary of State campaign.

But that’s not all. Mitt Romney is also making an impact on the Iowa State Senate and State House elections by endorsing and contributing to the following candidates:

As you can see, Mitt Romney is working hard to make sure that Iowa conservative candidates are able to ride the Republican tsunami that will crash onto national and state elections in November.

~ Jared A.

Mitt Romney Not Slowing Down: More Endorsements In Alabama

October 2nd, 2010 Jared A. Comments off

Mitt Romney is not slowing down in his fast-paced, cross country tour of helping conservatives win state and national elections. The potential 2012 candidate has announced that he is endorsing 24 Alabama candidates and has given a total of $54,000 in support to their campaigns in this election cycle.

Who is Mitt Romney endorsing in Alabama? Here’s the list:

State Treasurer Kay Ivey: Kay Ivey currently serves as the State Treasurer of Alabama and is now running to become Alabama’s next Lieutenant Governor. For more information about her and her campaign, visit www.kayivey.org.

Senator Richard Shelby: Senator Richard Shelby currently serves the people of Alabama in the U.S. Senate, and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.shelbyforsenate.com.

Congressman Robert Aderholt: Congressman Robert Aderholt represents the 4th Congressional District of Alabama, and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.robertaderholtforcongress.com.

Congressman Spencer Bachus: Congressman Spencer Bachus represents the 6th Congressional District of Alabama, and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.spencerbachus.com.

Congressman Jo Bonner: Congressman Jo Bonner represents the 1st Congressional District of Alabama, and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.jobonner.com.

Congressman Mike Rogers: Congressman Mike Rogers represents the 3rd Congressional District of Alabama, and is running for reelection. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.mikerogersforcongress.com.

Mo Brooks: Mo Brooks has a long history of public service in Alabama and currently serves on the Madison County Commission. He is now running to represent the 5th Congressional District of Alabama. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.mobrooksforcongress.com.

Don Chamberlain: Don Chamberlain, a businessman, is now running to represent the 7th Congressional District of Alabama. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.donchamberlain.me.

Martha Roby: Martha Roby currently serves on the Montgomery City Council and is now running to represent the 2nd Congressional District of Alabama. For more information about her and her campaign, visit www.martharoby.com.

Young Boozer: Young Boozer, a former financial executive and former state Deputy Finance Director, is now running to serve as Alabama’s next State Treasurer. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.youngboozerfortreasurer.com.

John McMillan: John McMillan has a long history of public service in Alabama, having previously served in the state legislature and as the state conservation commissioner. He is now running to become Alabama’s next Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.johnmcmillan2010.com.

Luther Strange: Luther Strange, a successful attorney, is now running to become Alabama’s next Attorney General. For more information about him and his campaign, visit www.lutherstrange.com.

In addition to endorsing these candidates, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong American PAC is providing contributions to each of the individual campaigns. Mitt Romney has made a $5,000 contribution to Ivey’s Lieutenant Governor campaign. Mitt Romney previously contributed $10,000 contributed to Ivey’s campaign in 2009.

The PAC is also sending $5,000 to Shelby’s Senate campaign and $2,500 each to the Congressional campaigns of Aderholt, Bachus, Bonner, Rogers, Brooks, and Chamberlain. The PAC has already sent Roby’s Congressional campaign a $2,500 contribution. In addition, the PAC is contributing $2,000 each to Boozer’s Treasurer campaign and Strange’s Attorney General campaign, and is contributing $1,000 to McMillan’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries campaign.

Mitt Romney is also endorsing the following candidates for Alabama State Senate: State Senator Paul Sanford, State Representative Gerald Allen Paul Bussman and Bill Holtzclaw. The PAC is contributing $1,000 individually to each campaign.

He is  also endorsing the following candidates for Alabama State House: State Representative David Grimes, State Representative Micky Hammon, Richard Baughn, Terri Collins, Wayne Johnson, Barry Moore and Kurt Wallace. The PAC is contributing $1,000 individually to each campaign.

Finally, Romney is endorsing Lori White who is seeking represent District 7 on the Montgomery County Board of Education and has contributed 500 to her campaign.

Mitt Romney is enthusiastic about making these endorsements and realizes the importance of getting Alabama conservatives elected to statewide and national offices. “At a time when too many of our elected officials are more focused on special interests than the public interest, it is more important than ever that we elect candidates who are dedicated to enacting conservative policies that will get Alabama – and our nation – back on the right track. Alabama is fortunate to have so many strong candidates, and I am proud to stand with these candidates today.”

Don’t slow down Mitt! Keep on making those endorsements!

~ Jared A.