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Governor Romney Speaks To The People Of New Hampshire In New Ad, "Tomorrow"

GOVERNOR ROMNEY SPEAKS TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE IN NEW AD, "TOMORROW"

Boston, MA – Tonight, Governor Mitt Romney will air a two-minute television ad, "Tomorrow," in which he speaks directly to the people of New Hampshire about the need for conservative change in Washington if we are to confront a new generation of challenges.  For decades, Washington has promised action on issues like energy independence, health care reform and border security, but the American people have only heard more talk.  We need new ideas in Washington. 

Throughout his career, Governor Romney has been confronted with seemingly impossible challenges and always met them.  He turned around businesses.  He saved the 2002 Winter Olympics and he solved Massachusetts' fiscal crisis.  He's the only candidate who has brought change in the real world.  If the people of New Hampshire want to change Washington, Governor Romney is asking for their vote.

Script For "Tomorrow" (TV 2:00):

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY:  "I'm Mitt Romney.

"This is an important moment in our nation's history.  There's a tide of change sweeping New Hampshire and America.  Everywhere I go people say Washington is broken.

"And they know that those who've spent their careers in Washington can't change Washington.

"For decades, they've heard Washington politicians say they would reduce our dependence on foreign oil.  They haven't.

"For years, they said they'd fix our schools.  They haven't.

"For years, they said they'd fix healthcare.  They haven't.

"And for just as many years, they've said they'd secure our borders.  They haven't.

"It's long past time to bring real change to Washington.  That's never going to happen if all we do is send the same people back to Washington to sit in different chairs.

"We need new energy, we need new ideas, and we need new leaders.  We need people who can turn around Washington.

"I'm the only candidate for President who's done that in the real world. 

"I've done it in business, at the Olympics and as Governor.

"I'm going to bring that real world turnaround experience with me to Washington.

"Your vote tomorrow is going to affect your job, your children's schools and how long you sit in the doctor's waiting room.

"But it's also going to determine whether America will continue to lead the world as the great superpower it is today.

"We're going to see more dramatic change in the next decade than we've seen in our entire lifetimes.

"How will all the change affect you?

"Will someone in China or India take your job?  Or will your job be selling American products to them? 

"Will your children fear attack from violent Jihadists?

"Or will they be safe and secure in a stronger America?

"America needs to get ready for these and many other new challenges. 

"There isn't a single challenge we can't overcome with the spirit, determination and imagination that has always been at the heart of the American people.

"If you want to change Washington, and get America ready for the future, America needs you now.

"I'm Mitt Romney, and I not only approve this message, I'm asking for your vote."

Posted by Mike on January 07, 2008 | Permalink

Gov. Mike Huckabee Announces Minnesota Campaign

Gov. Mike Huckabee Announces Minnesota Campaign
Ron Carey to serve as Minnesota Huckabee Chair

St. Paul - Minnesotans for Huckabee is today launching a campaign to take Governor Huckabee’s message of Middle America values to the voters of Minnesota.  State Republican Chairman, Ron Carey, has agreed to spearhead his efforts in Minnesota by serving in the role of volunteer State Chair.

“Governor Huckabee brings a strong record of conservative leadership that is igniting enthusiasm across this country” Carey said.  As Minnesotans re introduced to Mike Huckabee, they will see that he offers our Party the best chance of awakening voters to our common sense principles of limited government, lower taxes, and strong families.

A growing list of leaders are joining the Huckabee campaign in Minnesota including former state senate Republican and Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Director, Duane Benson, former Bush/Cheney ‘04 Minnesota press secretary, Peter Hong; /Cheney ‘04 Minnesota farm and Ranch Chairman, Dave Ladd; faith and family movement leader, Gary Borgendale; St. Paul School Board member Tom Conlon; Minnesota Association of Christian Home Educators (MACHE) leader, Pastor David Watkins; Republican Judicial Task Force Chairman, Bonn Clayton; former Representative Paul Gazelka; and former Quie administrationstaff member, Mark Vukelich.

 

Posted by Mike on January 07, 2008 | Permalink

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: About Governor Mitt Romney At The Manchester, NH GOP Debate - Vol V

WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR ROMNEY AT THE MANCHESTER, NH GOP DEBATE – VOL. V

Time's Joe Klein: "I watched tonight's debate with the Frank Luntz focus group at the famed Merrimack Diner… And they...Just. Loved. Romney." (Joe Klein, "McCain's Lost Weekend," Time's Swampland Blog, https://www.time-blog.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Klein: "Most of those who came in undecided had switched to Mitt by the end of the show. They just adored his position on illegal immigration (their dials plummeted when McCain said we had to be 'humane.')" (Joe Klein, "McCain's Lost Weekend," Time's Swampland Blog, https://www.time-blog.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Fox News' Carl Cameron: "Romney was seated in the middle, and he was in the middle of every exchange. He stuck to his guns and fired several good shots of his own. He let almost no charge go un-rebutted and pivoted to offense effectively on many. As far as debating tactics, poise and execution are concerned he won." (Carl Cameron, "Mitt In The Middle," FOX's Cameron's Corner, www.cameron.blogs.foxnews.com, Posted 1/7/08)

Cameron: "He withstood withering condescension from his rivals, tough questions from Chris Wallace, all after a full campaign day. Romney has campaigned harder and for longer than all of them." (Carl Cameron, "Mitt In The Middle," FOX's Cameron's Corner, www.cameron.blogs.foxnews.com, Posted 1/7/08)

Cameron: "Mitt Romney scored spectacular numbers in Frank Luntz's focus groups." (Carl Cameron, "Mitt In The Middle," FOX's Cameron's Corner, www.cameron.blogs.foxnews.com, Posted 1/7/08)

Politico's Jonathan Martin: "Overall, Romney was much more effective at driving his message this evening, taking advantage of numerous opportunities to talk up his new theme of bringing change to Washington. He was able to discuss taxes and immigration – precisely the issues his campaign wants to spotlight here before the primary – and seemed at ease and relaxed the whole time." (Jonathan Martin, "From Smackdown To Somnolent," Politico, www.politico.com/jonathanmartin, Posted 1/6/08)

CBN's David Brody: "Mitt Romney picked a great time to come up with a solid homerun debate performance." (David Brody, "Romney's Smashing Success," CBN's The Brody File, www.cbn.com, 1/6/08)

Brody: "Billed as a 'Presidential Forum', Romney looked presidential and pretty much commanded the roundtable without coming across as petty and vindictive. This is called 'coming through at crunch time.'" (David Brody, "Romney's Smashing Success," CBN's The Brody File, www.cbn.com, 1/6/08)

Race 4 2008's Matthew E. Miller: "I really think Mitt Romney has come into his own over the last few days. In particular, I thought he was fantastic tonight." (Matthew E. Miller, "A Comeback Kid?" Race 4 2008 Blog, https://race42008.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Miller: "On just style alone, I think he's bowled over even the usually engaging Huckabee, two nights in a row." (Matthew E. Miller, "A Comeback Kid?" Race 4 2008 Blog, https://race42008.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Miller: "But, beyond style, Romney has shown a staggering command of issues and details. He continually projects competence and seriousness, with well-thought out responses to tough questions." (Matthew E. Miller, "A Comeback Kid?" Race 4 2008 Blog, https://race42008.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Miller: "Last night, Romney bore a brutal assault amazingly well, but tonight he actually won, because he not only seemed like the grown-up in the room, but the other candidates took a respite from their vicious anti-Romney glee." (Matthew E. Miller, "A Comeback Kid?" Race 4 2008 Blog, https://race42008.com, Posted 1/6/08)

RedState's Leon Wolf: "Let's be clear - for the purposes of New Hampshire, tonight was about who could win between McCain and Romney, and Romney was the clear winner." (Leon Wolf, "Mitt Romney's Finest Hour," RedState Blog, https://www.redstate.com/, Posted 1/7/08)

Wolf: "Romney was clearly on his game." (Leon Wolf, "Mitt Romney's Finest Hour," RedState Blog, https://www.redstate.com/, Posted 1/7/08)

Wolf: "Romney clearly impressed the focus groups, and spoke to issues that appeal to the folks of New Hampshire." (Leon Wolf, "Mitt Romney's Finest Hour," RedState Blog, https://www.redstate.com/, Posted 1/7/08)

Posted by Mike on January 07, 2008 | Permalink

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: About Governor Mitt Romney At The Manchester, NH GOP Debate - Vol IV

WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR ROMNEY AT THE MANCHESTER, NH GOP DEBATE – VOL. IV

Fox News' Chris Wallace: "As far as Mitt Romney, I thought it was the best he has done in any of the debates I have seen. Not only the performance and the demeanor which was quite commanding." (Fox News' "Live," 1/6/08)

ABC News' Rick Klein: "I do think, for late-breaking voters, Romney comes across well because he's in command of his facts and looks very, very presidential." (Rick Klein, "Live Blogging During GOP Forum," ABC News' Political Radar Blog, https://blogs.abcnews.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Power Line's Paul Mirengoff: "Mitt Romney, in my view, was the winner. His answers were crisp, knowledgeable, and poised. He was solid on each substantive issue and effective in defending his so-called attack ads. My guess is that he's cemented himself as the choice of Republicans in New Hampshire…." (Paul Mirengoff, "My Impressions Of Tonight's Debate," Power Line Blog, www.powerlineblog.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Time Magazine's Joe Klein: "Mitt Romney – even though under assault constantly in Saturday night's debate – has had two of his best debate performances yet." (Joe Klein, "McCain's Lost Weekend," Time's The Swampland Blog, www.time-blog.com/swampland/ 1/6/08)

RedState's Erick Erickson: "As for the actual candidates. I think Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney did the best tonight. Mitt seemed even paced all night." (Erick Erickson, "Winners And Losers Tonight," RedState Blog, https://www.redstate.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Rich Lowry: "[Romney] spoke forcefully and put the case for himself as the reformist businessman in the best possible light. I think he basically dominated the first hour, and fell off a tab after that, but otherwise was truly excellent. His best performance yet, in very high pressure circumstances. His answers on taxes, job creation, and immigration were top notch." (Rich Lowry, "Romney & McCain In Fine Form," National Review's The Corner Blog, https://corner.nationalreview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

The American Spectator's Quin Hillyer: "Romney does a great job explaining the characteristics needed in a president (and why executive leadership trumps Senate leadership and why executive leadership is more important than specific foreign policy expertise)." (Quin Hillyer, "After Commercial," The American Spectator's Blog, www.spectator.org, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Kathryn Jean Lopez: "Romney was gracious on-point tonight. Good for him. This nomination fight isn’t close to over. Thankfully."  (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "A Good Night," National Reviews' The Corner Blog, www.corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Townhall's Mary Katharine Ham: "1. Mitt: He was a stronger, more real version of Mitt tonight. I truly enjoyed it, and I haven't thought he's won a debate since the very first Republican debate." (Mary Katharine Ham, "Winners And Losers: Rank 'Em Up," Townhall Blog, https://www.townhall.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Ham: "I think he probably did himself a lot of good in New Hampshire tonight, and the Luntz focus group shows it." (Mary Katharine Ham, "Winners And Losers: Rank 'Em Up," Townhall Blog, https://www.townhall.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Race 4 2008's Tommy Oliver: "Mitt Romney was very good." (Tommy Oliver, "Debate Wrapup," Race 4 2008 Blog, https://race42008.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Oliver: "Romney did what he had to do tonight." (Tommy Oliver, "Debate Wrapup," Race42008 Blog, https://race42008.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

MSNBC'S Chuck Todd: "Given the circumstance, I actually think Romney had a better night than yesterday.  He looked more in command than he did last night; this isn't a guy who's going to be giving up easily." (Chuck Todd, "Initial Take: Change Vs. Experience; Did Change Win?" MSNBC's First Reads, https://firstread.msnbc.msn.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Conservative Blogger's William Smith: "Mitt Romney had the performance of the night. He was prepared. He was solid. He defended his record and drew specific contrast between himself and his opponents. Romney pulled off the kind of performance that should only add to his lead." (William Smith, "Thoughts On Tonight's FOX News Republican Forum..." Conservative Blogger, www.conservativeblogger.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

Jack Kemp Endorses John McCain For President

JACK KEMP ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Jack Kemp has endorsed John McCain for president.

"I am proud to support John McCain for president," said Jack Kemp. "John McCain is the only candidate who can be trusted to cut taxes, eliminate wasteful spending and enact conservative pro-growth policies to expand the economy. John McCain is the best choice to lead America to a more prosperous and secure future."

John McCain thanked Mr. Kemp for his support, stating, "I appreciate the support of my friend Jack Kemp. As an architect of the Reagan tax cuts and champion of pro-growth policies, I value Jack's advice and counsel."

Jack Kemp served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President George H.W. Bush and as a member of Congress from New York for 18 years. A strong proponent of supply side economics, Mr. Kemp co-authored the 1981 Reagan tax cuts and later co-founded Empower America, a free-market think tank. He serves as a nationally syndicated columnist on economic and foreign policy issues.

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: About Governor Mitt Romney At The Manchester, NH GOP Debate - Vol III

WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR ROMNEY AT THE MANCHESTER, NH GOP DEBATE – VOL. III

Fox News' Frank Luntz: "First off, show of hands – how many of you walked in here without a committed candidate?  Raise your hands.  Virtually everybody. How many of you walked in here supporting Mitt Romney?  Raise your hands.  How many of you are going to leave here supporting Mitt Romney?  What is it – that's overwhelming? … [W]hat is it about Mitt Romney that he did today?" (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

Watch The Luntz Post-Debate Focus Group: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rer_7TasNhQ

Fox News' Frank Luntz: "New Hampshire's unique in American in terms of their knowledge and their following the election. And this was a very good night for Mitt Romney." (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

Watch The Luntz Post-Debate Focus Group: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3WYbTK9vzg

Fox News' Frank Luntz: "Mitt Romney consistently got the best responses of the entire evening." (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

· Luntz: "I'm going to show you three clips.  The first one is when he said Washington is broken.  Clearly all of New Hampshire Republicans would agree." (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

· Luntz: "Incredibly favorable responses.  It's rare the dials get that high." (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

· Luntz: "They heard John McCain's response to amnesty.  But when Mitt Romney talked about where he stood on immigration, the dials shot through the roof." (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

· Luntz: "With just two days to go, Mitt Romney hit a home run tonight." (FOX News' Post-Debate Coverage, 1/6/08)

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: About Governor Mitt Romney At The Manchester, NH GOP Debate - Vol II

WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR ROMNEY AT THE MANCHESTER, NH GOP DEBATE – VOL II

The Weekly Standard's Fred Barnes: "This was a terrific debate for Mitt Romney on issues like immigration taxes and a few other things. I thought he really did well." (Fox News' "Live," 1/6/08)

Time's Mark Halperin: "Mark Halperin's debate grades: Romney: A- …" (Mark Halperin, "Republicans Feud Again At Fox Forum," Time Magazine's The Page,https://thepage.time.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Power Line's Scott Johnson: "Romney says we won't help wage earner to attack wage payer. Built a small business. Some companies he invested in created jobs -- has been there in the real world." (Scott Johnson, "Scoring Tonight's GOP Candidates' Forum," Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Johnson: "Romney responds by speaking up for application of rule of law in this area. Recalls McCain's past support for 'amnesty' and notes that amnesty doesn't work. McCain's response is tired, evasive, irritable. We need a "real solution.'" (Scott Johnson, "Scoring Tonight's GOP Candidates' Forum," Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Johnson: "Romney wins this [immigration] round hands down." (Scott Johnson, "Scoring Tonight's GOP Candidates' Forum," Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Johnson: "I score this [negative advertising] round for Romney and am calling the event for Romney." (Scott Johnson, "Scoring Tonight's GOP Candidates' Forum," Power Line Blog, www.powerlineblog.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Johnson: "Taxes: Romney hits a triple." (Scott Johnson, "Scoring Tonight's GOP Candidates' Forum," Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Johnson: "Huckabee defends his record on taxes. Romney opens his response with a question to Huckabee; Huckabee avoids answering directly. Romney nails him. Huckabee is whining. Huckabee pleads compulsion on taxes. Apparently he doesn't want to claim credit for his record after all." (Scott Johnson, "Scoring Tonight's GOP Candidates' Forum," Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Mark Hemingway: "Romney's command of policy detail is impressive, and shining brightly tonight." (Mark Hemingway, "Romney's Command Of Policy Detail," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Rich Lowry: "Romney is really on his game tonight – fantastic answer on how businesses create jobs." (Rich Lowry, "Romney…," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Kathryn Jean Lopez: "I think it is Thompson and Romney who are on tonight." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "I Don't Think It's McCain And Romney," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Lopez: "He's letting Romney be Romney – the confident, forward-looking candidate with a conservative temperament he is – it was those qualities that first made me pay attention to him when he was in the statehouse. I think he's being himself tonight. We saw him be himself during the religion speech. And we're seeing it tonight." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "Re: Mitt," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Lopez: "This Mitt is the Mitt we have to see everyday from hereon out. It took a while for him to be unleashed but I don't think it's too late by any stretch. Let Mitt be Mitt and Mitt might win." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "Re: Mitt," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Lopez: "Romney is smart to emphasize his executive skills. He's talked about his private and public experience. It's an important skill set and competency isn't exactly overflowing in Washington right now. He also does it by being forward looking, not just giving a laundry list of what he's done." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "Biography Is A Big Thing," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Lopez: "The fighter is out in him tonight. No one is going to call him a wimp tonight, that's for sure. He's taken initiative, from minute one. And he's turned the tone of his campaign around." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "Re: Mitt," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani At The Fox News New Hampshire Debate

What They’re Saying … About Mayor Giuliani

Online’s Jim Geraghty: “[I]f Rudy Giuliani put as much effort and ruthless determination into securing the border that he put into fighting crime in New York City, I think he’d get results comparable to what he accomplished in the Big Apple.” (Jim Geraghty, “The Fred Strategy – Is This All Setup For South Carolina?” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=M2M5MjIzYzkzMWE5NzA1MTM3OGU0MDczYmIzNDJjNzU=, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Geraghty: “Rudy makes a nice response, making the case that conservative programs – particularly his ‘workfare’ program in New York City – are better for the poor than traditional Democratic handouts.” (Jim Geraghty, “Are We Watching Romney Get Up Off The Mat?” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YTllOWJmMzYzNGMyMTU5NzRiODFiNjFkNThkMTIzY2E=, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Geraghty: “Mr. Mayor, you had me at, ‘I told him where he could put it.’ [Referring to the Saudi Prince and the $10 million check that came with criticism of U.S. policy.]” (Jim Geraghty, “Scoring Sunday’s GOP Debate” The National Review’s “Campaign Spot” Blog, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZGUzYWI0N2RmOGZjY2NkMjI2MzI2Njg3NjFhMjhiYWU, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

National Review Online’s Kathryn Jean Lopez on Giuliani’s Obama answer: “‘It depends how you’re gonna change’ … Thank you, Mayor.” (Kathryn Jean Lopez, “It Depends How You’re Gonna Change,” The National Review’s “The Corner” Blog, https://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWNiMjM2ZmIwMTBlZDk4MGI1NTcyNzc4YTQyMGM1ZmY=, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

The American Spectator’s Quin Hillyer: “Rudy says some change is good and some bad. Says Barack Obama and Hillary would be bad change. Well done.” (Quib Hillyer, “Moving On….” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10365, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Hillyer: “On immigration, [Giuliani] outlines a very good plan.” (Quin Hillyer, “Giuliani Does Great,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10382, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Hillyer said Giuliani gave a “great answer” on why he can beat the Democrats. (Quin Hillyer, “Final Question; Why Can You Beat The Dems?” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10395, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

The American Spectator’s Jennifer Rubin: “Rudy is having his second entirely solid outing in two nights.” (Jennifer Rubin, “Break,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10367, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

The American Spectator’s Philip Klein said Giuliani gave a “strong answer on poverty.” (Philip Klein, “Strong Answer By Rudy On Poverty,” The American Spectator’s “AmSpecBlog,” https://www.spectator.org/blogger.asp?BlogID=10357, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

Power Line’s Scott Johnson: “Giuliani reviews his record on welfare reform as an anti-poverty program. Again, he is a great communicator on this subject.” (Scott Johnson, “Scoring Tonight’s GOP Candidates’ Forum,” Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/01/019468.php, 1/6/08)

• Johnson: “Giuliani defends his record on taxes. He communicates brilliantly on this subject.” (Scott Johnson, “Scoring Tonight’s GOP Candidates’ Forum,” Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/01/019468.php, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

• Johnson: “Giuliani recounts his experience as crisis manager up to and including 9/11. While in Justice Department worked on related issues. Kept Arafat out of UN 50 celebration (God bless him!).” (Scott Johnson, “Scoring Tonight’s GOP Candidates’ Forum,” Power Line Blog, https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives2/2008/01/019468.php, 1/6/08)

NBC’s Matthew Berger: “Giuliani gave a strong answer to his foreign policy experience both inside and outside of 9/11.” (Matthew E. Berger, “Rudy, 9/11, Florida,” MSNBC’s “First Read” Blog, https://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/06/554685.aspx, 1/6/08, Accessed 1/6/08)

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: About Governor Mitt Romney At The Manchester, NH GOP Debate

WHAT THEY'RE REALLY SAYING ABOUT GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY AT THE MANCHESTER, NH GOP DEBATE

The American Spectator's Jennifer Rubin: "Romney was very solid and effective on defending Bush tax cuts." (Jennifer Rubin, "Taxes," The American Spectator's Blog, www.spectator.org, Posted 1/6/08)

The New York Times' Michael Cooper: "It was the Republican Debate, Episode II: Mitt Romney Strikes Back." (Michael Cooper, "G.O.P. Rematch: Romney Fires First Round," The New York Times The Caucus, https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com, Posted 1/6/08)

· Cooper: "…Mr. Romney came out swinging Sunday night during the opening minutes of a Republican presidential forum that was broadcast on Fox News." (Michael Cooper, "G.O.P. Rematch: Romney Fires First Round," The New York Times The Caucus, https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Jim Geraghty: "Romney, responding to Huckabee after one of his populist riffs: 'You're not going to help the wage earner in America by attacking the wage payer.' Boom. One of his best lines of the night. Is that an old Reagan line?" (Jim Geraghty, "Are We Watching Romney Get Up Off the Mat?" National Review's The Campaign Spot, https://campaignspot.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

Hot Air Blog's Bryan: "So far they've gone two rounds against each other directly. … I'd score both rounds for Romney, with a solid knock down in the second one." (Bryan, "Videos: Mitt And Mike Go A Couple Of Rounds," Hot Air Blog, https://hotair.com/, Posted 1/6/07)

Politico's Jonathan Martin: "A prepared Mitt is out of the gates strong on his message, dinging McCain and Huck on taxes. And he even showed that he, too, knows how to wield the knife. 'You make up facts faster than you talk,' Mitt jabbed. Then, after the Arkansan responded to a question about whether he'd raised taxes by saying he had 'raised jobs,' Mitt nailed him again: 'That's political-speak.'" (Jonathan Martin, "A Prepared Mitt Is Out Of The Gates Strong," Politico, https://www.politico.com/blogs/, Posted 1/6/08)

American Spectator's Quin Hillyer: "Romney does a great job responding saying the old truth that you don't help the wage earner by attacking the wage payer. Explains his point well." (Quin Hillyer, "Next Round," American Spectator Blog, https://www.spectator.org/, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Mark Hemingway: "...Luntz's focus group on Fox. They loved him [Romney]." (Mark Hemingway, "Romney Just Blew The Roof Off," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 1/6/08)

National Review's Mark Levin: "I agree with the Fox focus group in that Romney was great." (Mark Levin, "I Will Second That," National Review's The Corner, https://corner.nationalreview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Riehl World View's Dan Riehl: "According to the Fox focus groups, Romney was the big winner tonight. What he did best was show informed voters he's probably the guy Republicans need in the Fall." (Dan Riehl, "Debate: II," Riehl World View Blog, https://www.riehlworldview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Riehl: "Look for him to start firming up support as people begin paying attention." (Dan Riehl, "Debate: II," Riehl World View Blog, https://www.riehlworldview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Riehl: "Win or lose in New Hampshire - and I'm starting to think he may just pull that state out, Romney will most likely eventually emerge as the Republican nominee." (Dan Riehl, "Debate: II," Riehl World View Blog, https://www.riehlworldview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Riehl: "Romney displayed the type of private economy expertise we need in government." (Dan Riehl, "Debate: II," Riehl World View Blog, https://www.riehlworldview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

· Riehl: "Romney took it to Huckabee on his political rhetoric, ability to manufacture facts faster than he talks and not deal with the truth. He won that exchange." (Dan Riehl, "Debate: II," Riehl World View Blog, https://www.riehlworldview.com/, Posted 1/6/08)

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

What the Media is Saying About Fred Thompson's Debate Performance

What the Media is Saying About Fred Thompson's Debate Performance
"Fred Thompson was solid"

"Fred is solid.  He just is....he has clearly given a great deal of thought to very big issues."  (Mark Levin, 1/6)

"Fred's having a good night."  (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Fred Thompson was solid" (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Fred is ever steady and ever conservative. It is hard to see why movement conservatives would not consider him seriously if Romney loses on Tuesday." (American Spectator, 1/6)

"On Social Security reform, Thompson sounds like a grown-up." (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Rudy is here...but he almost seems overshadowed by Fred (!) out of the gates." (Politico, 1/6)

"Fred Thompson talks as if he's polished off a tall glass of truth serum before he sat behind the desk tonight." (National Review Online, 1/6)

"...It appears that he just took Huckabee to school on the legal rules regarding captured al-Qaeda at Guantanamo Bay." (National Review Online, 1/6)

"It seems like between tonight and last night, Fred Thompson has found a style he's at home with, that works well for him..." (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Fred slides the knife in gently when he turns to Romney: 'Wasn't that Ted Kennedy at the bill signing for your health care plan?'" (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Then he explains to Huckabee that bringing Gitmo prisoners here would give them Habeus Corpus rights that they don't currently have. It's another Arthur Branch moment that works quite well for him." (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Thompson comes out and says the obvious - that all the talk of "change" is a reaction to Iowa, and that change is an inherent part of any election. 'I think what is more important is leadership.'" (National Review Online, 1/6)

"Fred knows how to do it. When he hits Romney on foreign policy, it doesn't sound snippy and bitter like McCain has done it this weekend." (National Review Online, 1/6)

"You've got to love his role as the grumpy conservative truth-squader for everyone. If only he could sit in on the Democratic debates too." (Rich Lowry, 1/6)

Posted by Mike on January 06, 2008 | Permalink

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