2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Dave Jamison Endorsed For Iowa State Treasurer By Former Speaker Newt Gingrich

Dave Jamison Endorsed For Iowa State Treasurer By Former Speaker Newt Gingrich

Dave Jamison for Iowa State Treasurer Announces the Endorsement of former Speaker Newt Gingrich

AMES, IOWA – Today, Dave Jamison, current Story County Treasurer and Republican candidate for Iowa State Treasurer received the endorsement of former Speaker of U.S. House Newt Gingrich. 

 “As I’ve traveled across Iowa meeting and hearing from hardworking Iowans, one thing is resonating: people are tired of the government’s out of control wasteful spending, not just in Washington, D.C. but right here in Iowa,” stated Speaker Gingrich.

Continued Gingrich, “Dave Jamison has made a commitment to put Iowans first again.  Dave has served the citizens of Story County, and will be a great watch dog of the people of Iowa’s money and investment. “It’s time for new leadership in Iowa, time for a next generation of leaders, and Dave Jamison will serve Iowa well”.

“I’m honored to have the support of the former Speaker of the U.S. House Newt Gingrich. Speaker Gingrich has been a tireless champion for next generation solutions to the problems facing our country. He is a principled conservative and I’m grateful to have his support”, commented Dave Jamison.

Gingrich expects Palin to run in 2012 - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Gingrich expects Palin to run in 2012 - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

“The field Gingrich listed included: former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Palin, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Sen. John Thune (S.D.), and Rep. Ron Paul (Texas).” Michael O'Brien, The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room

Newt Gingrich To Lead Iowa GOP Candidate Workshops

Newt Gingrich to Lead Iowa GOP Candidate Workshops

DES MOINES – Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn announced today that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will come to Iowa to help prepare Republican candidates for successful races.

Monday, July 12, Gingrich and American Solutions CEO Joe Gaylord will lead candidate workshops, along with the Iowa GOP, Polk County Republicans and the House Majority Fund.

“The Republican Party of Iowa has the strongest ticket in years, with principled candidates from the governor’s race to local statehouse races. I’m excited to return to Iowa to help these candidates win in November,” Gingrich said.

“Speaker Gingrich understands that principled solutions to the challenges facing Iowa and America are a key component to victory in November. We’re fortunate to have him lending his time and talents to help Iowa Republicans win at all levels this year,” Strawn said.

Newt Gingrich Brings New Hampshire Activist Leader Harry Levine To Renewing American Leadership Team

Newt Gingrich Brings New Hampshire Activist Leader To ReAL Team
Victory NH Co-Founder Named Director of Strategic Development

WASHINGTON, D.C.  Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich today named Harry Levine as the Director of Strategic Development of Renewing American Leadership (ReAL), the non-profit organization Gingrich created.
"I am delighted that Harry has accepted my invitation to join Renewing American Leadership," Gingrich said. "Having worked with him on several Victory NH projects, and having seen the wide-ranging partnerships he has built through their 60 Second Update Series; I'm confident that he will help ReAL develop the programs and partnerships necessary to train the next generation of American leaders."

Levine joins ReAL's Chairman, Dr. Jim Garlow and Gingrich's long-time spokesman Rick Tyler at ReAL, who serves as the organization's Founding Director.

"Having marveled at the impact Speaker Gingrich's ideas and leadership have had on activists and political leaders both here in New Hampshire and across the country, it is truly an honor to have the opportunity to help him expand his efforts though this vital, new organization," Levine said.

Levine co-founded Victory NH with Ambassador Joseph Petrone - a network of activists and activist groups, dedicated to defending the principles and policies of lower taxes, smaller government, a strong national defense, and the free enterprise system. He has also spent the last 20 years as a marketing consultant, developing promotions and programs for companies ranging from Fidelity Investments to Lockheed Martin & Chase Manhattan.

Iowa GOP to Host Newt Gingrich in Cedar Rapids

Iowa GOP to Host Newt Gingrich in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS – The Republican Party of Iowa, along with the Iowa House Majority Fund, will host former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for a Conservative Solutions luncheon in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, May 26. Gingrich will discuss conservative solutions for Iowa and America. His “Contract with America” led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, winning the majority in the U.S. House.

Gingrich, House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen and Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn will speak with reporters at 11:20 a.m., prior to the start of the 12 Noon luncheon. The luncheon is open to the media.

Wednesday, May 26

Who: Newt Gingrich, House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen and Chairman Matt Strawn

What: Media Availability

When:  11:20 a.m.

Where: Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids

Newt Gingrich To Keynote AFF's Conservative Lecture Series In Iowa Tomorrow

Newt Gingrich To Keynote AFF's Conservative Lecture Series In Iowa
AFF will host the former Speaker of the House at Figge Art Museum In Davenport Tomorrow

(DES MOINES) – American Future Fund (AFF) announced that former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will deliver an address in Iowa as part of AFF’s 2010 Conservative Lecture Series.

Following the lecture, Gingrich will host a book signing to promote his newest release, “To Save America: Stopping Obama’s Secular Socialist Machine.” The book is scheduled for release on May 17 and will be on sale during the book signing. Event details are as follows:

WHAT: Newt Gingrich Keynotes AFF Conservative Lecture Series

WHERE: John Deere Auditorium, Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa

WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

AFF President Sandy Greiner stated, “AFF is proud to host Newt Gingrich as a speaker in our lecture series. His experience as Speaker of the House and his authorship of the Contract with America makes him a perfect candidate to discuss the triumphs of the Republican party.”

American Future Fund is a grassroots 501(c)(4) that promotes conservative and free-market ideals. The Conservative Lecture Series was launched in 2009 as a way to highlight conservative ideas and leaders from across the country.

Newt Gingrich Endorses Tom Emmer And Annette Meeks For Minnesota Governor

Newt Gingrich Endorses Tom Emmer And Annette Meeks For The Republican Nomination For Minnesota Governor

MAUI, Hawaii, April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich issued the following statement endorsing the Tom Emmer and Annette Meeks ticket for the Republican nomination for Minnesota Governor:

"Last November, Republicans elected two great conservative governors: Bob McDonnell in Virginia and Chris Christie in New Jersey.

"They followed up with an earth-shattering election in Massachusetts, delivering Ted Kennedy's former seat to a conservative Republican.

"America wants to turn the tide on the unprecedented expansion of government they see on all levels.

"Minnesota has a great opportunity this fall to continue in that tradition by electing two principled conservatives in Tom Emmer and Annette Meeks.

"Tom Emmer is a citizen politician in the best tradition of American democracy.

"Annette Meeks has devoted her life to the advancement of our conservative movement.

"I'm proud to endorse the Emmer / Meeks ticket and look forward to helping elect them this fall."

SRLC Announces Wilson Research Strategies 2012 Presidential Straw Poll #SRLC

SRLC Announces Wilson Research Strategies 2012 Presidential Straw Poll

Respondents will answer the following questions on the SRLC Straw Poll Questionnaire, conducted by Wilson Research Strategies:

1. If the primary election for president were held today, for whom would you vote? Please check the box by the candidate of your choice.

Newt Gingrich
Mike Huckabee
Gary Johnson
Sarah Palin
Ron Paul
Tim Pawlenty
Mike Pence
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum

2. Who would be your second choice in the Republican Primary Election for president?

Newt Gingrich
Mike Huckabee
Gary Johnson
Sarah Palin
Ron Paul
Tim Pawlenty
Mike Pence
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum

3. Please write the state you are from in the space provided. _______

4. Which of the following categories best describes your age?

18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75 or over

5. Are you a male or a female?

Male
Female

6. Who did you support in the 2008 Republican Primary Election for President?

John McCain
Mike Huckabee
Rudy Giuliani
Ron Paul
Duncan Hunter
Fred Thompson
Mitt Romney
John Cox

The Southern Republican Leadership Conference Straw Poll will be available for completion Friday and Saturday by registered attendees only. Results will be announced Saturday evening in the Media Filing Room, as well as online at Wilson Research Strategies and www.srlc2010.com.

Newt Gingrich Coming To Iowa Polk County GOP Spring Dinner

Newt Gingrich Coming To Iowa Polk County GOP Spring Dinner

The Polk County Republican Party and the Robb Kelley Victory Club are pleased to announce the first annual Robb Kelley Victory Club Dinner.  The dinner is an opportunity to honor the work of the late Robb Kelley, who was a former Chairman and CEO of EMC Insurance and an active supporter of Republican politics in Polk County and the state of Iowa.

The dinner will be held on the evening of May 26th, with a Host Reception at 6:00 and General Reception and Dinner at 7:00 .  The location will be announced soon, but will be held in the Des Moines Metro area.  Tickets will be $75 apiece, with half tables of 5 and full tables of 10 providing special amenities to the table sponsors. Members of the Robb Kelley Victory Club will receive complementary ticketing and amenities based on their level of Club support.

We are also pleased to announce that Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, will be the Guest Speaker at the Robb Kelley Victory Club Dinner.  Gingrich was a US Representative from Georgia for 20 years, and was Speaker of the House for the last 6 years of his time in office.  Gingrich has founded and is working with several conservative organizations include “American Solutions for Winning the Future” and “The Center for Health Transformation”.

“This will be a tremendous opportunity for Republicans to remember the great example set by Robb Kelley, whose commitment to community action in Central Iowa lives on through his family today,” said John Bloom, Polk County Republican Party Chairman.  “It is doubly exciting that we can honor Robb’s legacy by having such a dominant figure in Conservative Politics as Newt Gingrich join us in this celebration!”

Newt Gingrich To Address SRLC 2010

Newt Gingrich To Address SRLC 2010

Baton Rouge, LA – Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, will address the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference, event organizers announced today.

“Newt Gingrich's leadership and vision have been a critical part of Republican victories over the past 20 years and we're excited to have him at the 2010 Southern Republican Leadership Conference,” said Charlie Davis, SRLC Director.

"Newt continues to have a profound effect on the direction of our nation," Davis said.