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Chaffetz Picks Up Romney Endorsement

Jason Chaffetz continues to burnish his conservative credentials as he picks up the endorsement of another rising star in the Republican Party, Mitt Romney.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/276063/17/

Joe Pyrah - Daily Herald

With a lengthening parade of endorsements by well known Republicans — now including Mitt RomneyJason Chaffetz, the GOP candidate for Utah’s Third District seat in Congress, may not need the backing of incumbent Rep. Chris Cannon.

On Thursday the Herald learned that Romney plans to endorse Chaffetz next week, joining Utah Sens. Bob Bennett and Orrin Hatch, and Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., who have already endorsed him.

Cannon, meanwhile, remains cool to his former rival. In a written statement Thursday, Cannon referred to “questions” about Chaffetz from residents of his district, and said he will seek a meeting with him during Congress’s summer recess, which has just begun.

“A number of residents of the 3rd District have asked me questions about issues that I need to ask Jason prior to an endorsement. I view this as part of my obligation as their representative,” Cannon said.

Chaffetz defeated Cannon by 20 points in the party’s June 24 primary.
Utah, especially the 3rd District, adores Romney. He won the presidential primary here with nearly 90 percent of the vote. Provo’s 84604 ZIP code was the top grossing fundraising area in the country for his campaign, with Chaffetz’s ZIP code in Alpine ranking ninth.

“Utah certainly claims Romney as a native son,” said Kirk Jowers of the Hinckley Institute of Politics.

“An endorsement by Romney is pure gold in Utah. No one has ever gotten 90 percent, really, in any contest before.”

Chaffetz is running against Democrat Bennion Spencer and Constitutionalist Jim Noorlander in November’s general election.

Spencer doesn’t mind that Romney has endorsed his opponent. He likes the former Massachusetts governor. “His position that Washington is broken is true,” Spencer said.

For his part, Spencer has the endorsement of former KSL anchor and Utah mainstay Dick Nourse. “It’s a non-partisan name, and it’s a name people trust,” he said.

Spencer said people are looking past simple partisan politics and are focusing on issues such as energy dependence and the country’s economic struggles.

“So many people are frustrated and are looking for a level of trust and confidence,” Spencer said.

“We’re facing American problems and Utah problems.”

Speaking of Romney, Chaffetz said, “He’s probably the singular most popular figure in Utah. He reaches an audience above and beyond those people I normally communicate with.”

The Romney endorsement may enhance Chaffetz’s fundraising efforts, which could help insulate him from future challenges. Jowers compares the situation to Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, who has built up such a large war chest that opponents are scared off — though political safety is not absolute. Chaffetz himself found a way to overcome Cannon’s massive fundraising advantage, for example.

“Gov. Romney is interested in supporting candidates who will promote policies that will strengthen our families, our economy and our military,” said spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom. “He sees in Jason Chaffetz a dynamic young leader.”

Romney is reportedly among the favorites to become vice-presidential running mate to Republican Sen. John McCain.

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“Outsider” Chaffetz Embraced by GOP Leaders

It’s good to know that an “outsider” can still shake up the establishment if he or she has the courage and tenacity to buck the status quo. It’s also good to know that, in Pat Buchanan’s memorable phrase, “peasants with pitchforks” can start a grassroots campaign, with no paid staff and no party backing and still pull off a coup.

Kudos to Jason Chaffetz and his “peasants with pitchforks” on their big primary win and now it’s on to Washington and let’s work for change there as well.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_9973377

By Robert Gehrke
The Salt Lake Tribune

The Republican Party establishment, which took a few shots from 3rd District candidate Jason Chaffetz earlier in the campaign, is now embracing Chaffetz following his defeat of Rep. Chris Cannon in a June primary.

Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. endorsed Chaffetz on Wednesday, praising his “tenacity.” And Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett, who backed Cannon during the primary, will host a Washington fundraiser for Chaffetz next week.

“At the end of the day, Republicans need to come together, and this takes us one step further in that direction,” Chaffetz said of the endorsements. “We’re all Republicans. We disagree on some issues, but we’ve got to beat the Democrats come November, so I very much appreciate their support. I need it.”

Huntsman spent the primary campaign on the sidelines, even though Chaffetz ran Huntsman’s campaign for governor and was his chief of staff during much of the governor’s first year in office.

“As a member of Congress, Jason’s dogged tenacity will serve the people of Utah well,” Huntsman said in a statement Wednesday. “Jason has worked determinedly in his public service. His dedication and ability to dive into hard issues will be a formidable addition to Utah’s congressional delegation.”

But during his speech at the state Republican Convention in May, Chaffetz got loud applause by taking a shot at the governor’s stance on climate change.

“Jon Huntsman, as much as I like you, you’re wrong on global warming. It’s a farce,” Chaffetz said, as Huntsman and his family stood just off-stage.

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It’s the Rules: Utah to Vote for Romney

Scrippsnews.com reports on Utah’s rule that mandates that the delegates must vote for the winner of that state’s primary. As you know, Gov. Romney blew the competition away with a 90% landslide vote in Utah’s primary this past spring.

Won’t it be great to hear the chairperson of Utah’s delegation intone: “Mr./Madam Chairman, the great state of Utah proudly casts it’s 36 votes for Gov. Mitt Romney for President of the United States of America!”

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/34889


WASHINGTON –

The music will be rising into a crescendo, the hall glowing with red, blue and white stars, confetti at the waiting, when Utah delegates take the microphone in the nomination of John McCain for president and cast their ballots for — Mitt Romney.

It’s not that Utah Republicans love Romney so much they can’t bring themselves to back McCain or that they won’t let go of Romney’s failed presidential bid. It’s the rules.

As it stands, all 36 of the state’s delegates are bound on the first ballot to vote for the winner of Utah’s Republican primary: Romney, who nabbed a whopping 90 percent of the vote.

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The Proper Role of Government

http://votejason.blogspot.com/

Like most of us on this site, I like to surf the Net to get a sampling of the thoughts and opinions of other bloggers. I have been posting for months about the need to take back the GOP from those politicians who don’t really believe in conservative principles, but just view the Party as a convenient vehicle for their personal ambition.

Below is a post on that theme from one of the pro Jason Chaffetz bloggers who was part of the grassroots campaign that swept Jason Chaffetz into office.

~John Cronin~~

Many of us are fed up with Republicans. Democrats will take that frustration and tell us to put them in office. However, here in Utah’s third district we’ve had our revolution without switching parties, ousting a long-time incumbent for a change back to actual conservative stands (NOT to be confused with the policies of Pres. Bush and the GOP of the last decade who have hijacked and tarnished the term “conservative”).

So what does it mean to be conservative in my opinion? It means having a government that protects our rights, our freedoms, and our lives. It means people should get assistance from other people, not entitlements from Uncle Sam. It means we live within our means, individuals and government alike. It means no socialism.

We believe these things because we have seen the failures of nations who violate those principles. No matter the good intentions, a country cannot prosper that doesn’t follow sound ideas - and I mean the Constitutional philosophies of Jefferson, Madison, Washington, Franklin and other inspired founders of the US.

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Chaffetz Wins Big—He Turns Cannon Into a Lame Duck

Jason Chaffetz rode the crest of voter anger and frustration over Congress’ dithering on illegal immigration and the energy crisis to sweep Open Borders Congressman Chris Cannon out of office! If I were an incumbent of either party who has been playing the “go along to get along” game while ignoring the express wishes of the people who put me in office, I would be experiencing an epiphany this morning.

Congratulations to the team of unpaid grassroots activists who helped put Jason over the top! Your campaign success is truly “Participatory Democracy” in action.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700237809,00.html

By Tad Walch
Deseret News
Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 12:30 a.m. MDT

A groundbreaking grassroots organization built by challenger Jason Chaffetz combined Tuesday with a growing storm of Republican discontent to sweep six-term Congressman Chris Cannon out of office.

Chaffetz handily defeated Cannon, earning 60 percent of the vote to land the Republican nomination for Utah’s 3rd District seat in Congress, a seat held by Cannon since 1996.

“I got a nice call from Congressman Cannon wishing us all the best. That was a sweet call to take,” Chaffetz said after 200 supporters greeted him at 11 p.m. with chants of “Jason, Jason, Jason.”

Unhappy Republican voters stayed home Tuesday, and those who did vote expressed their frustration with $4 gas and other problems. Cannon termed it a revolution, a sign that the anger that swept Democrats to power in Congress had lapped up on Utah’s borders.

Chaffetz agreed voters are frustrated.

“We have to get serious about $4 gasoline, fiscal discipline and the illegal immigration problem in America,” he said. “This is just the beginning. I need your help. We need to take this all the way through November.”

He’ll clearly follow the same blueprint that won the primary.

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Bob Lonsberry to Endorse Jason Chaffetz

Conservative blogger Travis Grant reports that popular radio host Bob Lonsberry will endorse Jason Chaffetz on his program today. Utah Mittheads, call your friends and relatives and give them the heads up on the broadcast and then make sure they get to the polls tommorrow to vote for Jason Chaffetz, the candidate who has signed the No New Taxes Pledge and who will enforce our border laws.

~~John Cronin~~

http://gazelem.wordpress.com/2008/06/21/bob-lonsberry-to-endorse-jason-chaffetz/

21 June 2008 — Travis Grant

After yesterdays post, I don’t know if I should be eating crow or claiming bragging rights on this. But Bob Lonsberry on Monday will be making an official endorsement of Jason Chaffetz on Monday through his web site and I am sure even on the Radio.

This has renewed my faith in Bob. I am not sure what brought about the change. But his article might give some clues:

Jason Chaffetz is a Ronald Reagan conservative. Chris Cannon is a George W. Bush conservative.

And that distinction is the difference which has divided and diffused the Republican Party and the conservative movement. A brief season of power corrupted the Republican Party and has now cost it both its influence and its soul.

Chris Cannon is part of the regime that failed.

And while he could easily serve out the rest of his life in Congress, and do useful work on a variety of issues, he would do so as just one more of the Washington compromisers. His infatuation with the process of governing has drowned out his commitment to cause.

It’s not that he lacks the courage of his convictions, it’s that he has grown unsure of his convictions. That suits him very well to fit in in Washington, where he is indistinguishable from the big-name Republicans who have endorsed him, but it leaves him oddly out of sync with patriotic and passionate work-a-day Americans in his district.

Chris Cannon is a Doug Wright Republican. Jason Chaffetz is an Ezra Taft Benson Republican.

Chris Cannon is a good man.

But Jason Chaffetz is the better choice.

As the Republican Party prepares for a season in the wilderness, Jason Chaffetz is a voice to cry in the wilderness. He is the man to stand in the well of the House, even if he’s only speaking to a C-SPAN camera, and preach the truth.

As much as I want to produce more of this. I really don’t have permission to print this much. I just use it to show that Bob has finally seen things the way that I do. While Chris Cannon is a good man. While he has served us well for the past 12 years. It is time that we get right of the Bush Republicans and return to the Reagan Republicans of yesterday.

This is awesome news for me. I hope that this is enough to get those fence sitters to realize like Bob and I do that this is about returning the party and this country back to what made us so great.

So, what made Bob change his mind. I honestly don’t know. I am inclined to believe that after interviewing both Jason Chaffetz and Chris Cannon yesterday (MP3), that Bob realized that principle mattered more than anything else.

My wife insists that it was because Bob read my post yesterday and I swayed him. I am inclined to denounce this assertion, but my stat counter makes it seem plausible.

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Incumbent Cannon, Challenger Chaffetz Debate Solutions to Economic Woes

Jason Chaffetz and Chris Cannon debated last night and among the points they argued were economic policies that are in the forefront as the credit, oil and stock markets are so much in the headlines.

For my money, Chaffetz was the clear winner. To me, Chris Cannon represents the “go along to get along” approach to politics that has ruled the roost in Washington for too long.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_9558767

By: Robert Gehrke

With gas passing $4 a gallon, the housing market sputtering and national jobless numbers spiking, the uncertain economy has become a pivotal issue of the 3rd Congressional District battle between Rep. Chris Cannon and challenger Jason Chaffetz.
“I think it ranks as one of the top issues because the economy affects everybody,” said Heather Tucker, of West Jordan, whose husband works from home because his company downsized. “People are having to cut back on their businesses and their expenses and the prices of gas and food, that affects us personally.”

The article has some quotes on Jason Chaffetz’ positions on several key issues. As you can see, Mr. Caffetz is very conservative and, in my opinion, courageous, because a couple of his stands are controversial, even among Republicans.

Jason Chaffetz

* Vows not to request any earmarks: “The merits of these projects have got to stand on their own.”

* Wants to cap federal non-defense spending at 1 percent below inflation.

* Says that, according to government evaluations, 28 percent of federal programs are not serving their purposes and their funding should be targeted: “Republicans have lost the mantle of fiscal discipline. We’re going to have to lead out on the hard ones, not just the easy ones. That’s called leadership, and we lack it now in Washington.”

* Supports eliminating the federal Department of Education, although some aid to college students could be continued.

* Supports extending the Bush tax cuts

* Opposes federal aid to homeowners: “Markets need to adjust, and although it’s painful, it’s a healthy and necessary part of a market-driven economy. It’s not the role of government to go in and bail everybody out.”

* Opposed Bush’s economic stimulus plan: “[It was] government redistribution of wealth, Cannon voted for it, I opposed it. It was wrong.”

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Cannon Pushing Move to Ease Oil Shale Extraction

Congressman Cannon (R-Utah) hears Jason Chaffetz’ footsteps coming up fast from behind and figures he better introduce some legislation quickly that will help him stave off the serious challenge he is getting in the Utah Republican primary on June 24.

http://www.sltrib.com/ci_9534519

By Thomas Burr
The Salt Lake Tribune

WASHINGTON -

Riding the public outcry on soaring oil prices, Rep. Chris Cannon is introducing legislation that would allow the president to skip the red tape on permitting oil shale extraction.

It’s a move aimed at speeding up what Cannon calls a vast domestic energy source.

Utah, Colorado and Wyoming hold what some oil shale supporters say is a Saudi Arabian-sized reserve of synthetic oil in sedimentary rock that can be heated and processed into a fuel source. Six companies are now exploring the ability to extract the oil shale in Utah, but none are close enough to produce a commercially feasible product.

Cannon, a Utah Republican who is seeking re-election and faces an intraparty battle with Jason Chaffetz in two weeks, says his legislation will dramatically cut the time needed to open up fields of oil shale under federal lands.

Chaffetz called his primary opponent’s bill, days before the election, a “PR stunt.”

“He’s had his chance, and the time to act was when Republicans had the House, the Senate and the White House,” he said. “We didn’t even have to ask a Democrat back then.”

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Team America and Bay Buchanan Endorse Jason Chaffetz in Utah 3rd District

http://www.conservativefront.com/2008/06/05/
jason-chaffetz-within-two-percent-of-cannon/

According to the Conservative Front the email below was forwarded to the Utah Republican Assembly by Bay Buchanan, a conservative activist and author and Pat Buchanan’s sister. She sounds like she is really pumped by Jason Chaffetz’ chances against Chris Cannon in the upcoming primary.

Go, Jason, Go!

Dear Friend,

The race in Utah is heating up and our man, Jason Chaffetz, is closing in on one of La Raza’s favorite congressman, Chris Cannon. You remember the Cannon-he’s famous for saying that in Utah, “We don’t often times make the distinction between legal and illegal [immigrants]”

Two weeks ago, when in Utah for my son’s wedding, I made of point of having lunch with Jason and his wife. I wanted to be certain he was the kind of candidate who deserved the endorsement of Team America and your support as well.

I am excited to tell you he is all that and more. Solid on the issues, Tancredo-good on immigration-Jason is also tough and gutsy. He will not buckle under pressure. Jason is exactly what we need in Washington.

I just spoke with Jason and he is really thrilled with the feel of the campaign. As well he should be-he has closed to within 2% of Cannon!!!

But he needs our help if he is to beat Cannon. The establishment, ethnic lobbyists, and corporate buddies are once again pouring money into Cannon’s coffers. They know he is a solid vote for their amnesty and guest worker bills. They will do all they can to keep Cannon in Congress-and Jason out.

Jason’s knows he needs to get his message right to the people with strong radio ads. He has already cut the ads-now he needs to raise the money to get them on air!

And Chris Cannon is up to his old tricks. His website has an outrageously misleading video on immigration in which Cannon claims to be against amnesty!! We need to help Jason get the facts out about Cannon’s record and Jason will win this congressional seat.

He needs our help and he needs it now. If there is anyway you can make a contribution to him please do so TODAY. Jason has promised me that all the money Team America raises for him will be used to buy radio Your generous contribution will be used for Jason’s radio buy.

If you want to make your contribution directly to his campaign at his website. Otherwise contribute to Team America and mark in the comment section “For Jason”. We will then send Jason-overnight-a check for the total amount of earmarked contributions. (Team America keeps no portion of contributions earmarked for candidates.)

Thanks again for everything you do to protect and secure this nation.

Warmest regards,

Bay Buchanan

The quote below is from the website.

2% is likely within the statistical margin of error. Jason can win this election. The people of Utah are tired of Cannon’s empty rhetoric and constant inaction. Glenn Beck told his listeners today about the 6,000 people who have been killed along our border with Mexico over the past couple of years by violent gangs. Our legislators knew almost nothing about it. This is why we need strength in Congress. We need someone who can shake those dullards out of their sleepy comfort. Congress needs a new spine. Chris Cannon has failed us in that regard.
Let’s really hit Cannon hard in the next few weeks. Go Jason!

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“Ask Jason Anything”: Chaffetz to Hold Town Hall Meetings

Mitt Romney clone, Jason Chaffetz, will be holding a series of Town Hall meetings in Utah in upcoming weeks. For our Utah readers, please go to as many of these meetings as you can and let me know how the meetings went, what kind of turnout, audience response to Jason, etc.

~~John Cronin~~

Republican House challenger Jason Chaffetz is holding a series of four town hall gatherings, billed as “Ask Jason Anything” meetings, where voters can gather and explore the candidate’s views.

Chaffetz is challenging six-term Rep. Chris Cannon for the GOP nomination in the 3rd Congressional District.

The meetings, which all begin at 7 p.m., are scheduled to be held:

* June 10 at the South Jordan Library;
* June 12 at the Provo City Library;
* June 17 at the Hunter Library in West Valley City;
* And June 19 at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Orem.

Here’s your chance to listen to the man and make a decision for yourselves. I urge you to listen carefully and demand a “plan of action” for each point.

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Party Rift On Display as Dems Settle Florida, Michigan

We can take little solace from the fact that the Dems are fighting like the Hatfields and the McCoys this election cycle. We Republicans have our own party divisions. I read an article today that said that the Dems are out registering new Democratic voters in Colorado by a 10 to 1 ratio over new Republican voters.

Balancing that bad news is some very positive news from Congressional races that I am following. Jeff Beatty from Massachusetts is statistically tied with John Kerry and Jason Chaffetz is within 2 points of six term, open borders incumbent Chris Cannon in Utah.

~~John Cronin~~

http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/party-division-on-display-as-dems-settle-
florida-michigan-2008-05-31.html

The Democratic Party should for all practical purposes be in the driver’s seat heading into November. President Bush has anemic approval ratings and his would-be successor – Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) – supports him on the unpopular Iraq War.

Democratic primary turnout is breaking records in every state, and both history-making candidates have shattered fundraising records.

Democrats are excited, mobilized and opening their wallets.

But as the Rules and Bylaws Committee settled on two formulas as a way to seat both Florida and Michigan, one possibly fatal problem became clear: The Democratic Party is far from unified, and it might be a while before it is.

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Utah Republican Assembly Endorses Jason Chaffetz

Congratulations to Team Chaffetz on winning the endorsement of the Utah Republican Assembly! Jason Chaffetz is one of the new breed of Republican office seekers campaigning on conservative core principles including a strong and uncompromising approach to border law enforcement.

This is a very important endorsement for Mr. Chaffetz, coming as it does from an influential conservative group like the URA.

Best wishes for the Chaffetz campaign in the Utah primary on June 24.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.conservativefront.com/2008/05/29/
utah-republican-assembly-endorses-jason-chaffetz/

The Utah Republican Assembly voted to endorse Jason Chaffetz for the 3rd District Congressional seat at its Endorsing Convention this part Saturday.

Jason Chaffetz beat out Chris Cannon to win the endorsement of the Assembly. Other federal candidates endorsed by the URA include Rob Bishop of the 1st district, and Bill Dew of the 2nd district. Congratulations, Jason!

The Utah Republican Assembly is a nonprofit organization of conservative Republicans with chapters in Salt Lake, Utah, and Washington counties. The Assembly, which was re-established in Utah in 2005, is founded on traditional conservative principles, such as support for the U.S. Constitution, defending American sovereignty, limiting government and taxes, and promoting individual responsibility and liberties.

The Republican Assembly is not an official branch of the Utah Republican Party. The Utah Republican Party does not endorse Republican candidates until they have won the Party’s nomination at a convention or in a primary.

For more information about the Republican Assembly, contact Assembly President Larry Meyers at dixierepublican@yahoo.com.

The National Federation of Republican Assemblies is active in politics in the various states and at the national level. Their website can be found at http://www.gopwing.com

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Jason Chaffetz Pledges to Keep English As Official Language

According to the U.S. English website (www.usenglish.org), U.S. Congressional candidate from Utah’s third district, Jason Chaffetz, has signed a pledge to support legislation that will keep English as the official language of the U.S.A.

Isn’t that emblematic of how far we have drifted toward the Balkanization of this country, that we have to pledge to support a bill that will keep the language we have spoken for the 232 years that we have been a nation will continue to be our official language?

I also wanted to include the latest polling on the Congressional race in Utah’s 3rd district.

Cannon: 39%

Chaffetz: 37%

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have got ourselves a horse race!

Go, Jason, Go!

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Bush to Meet with LDS Leaders

May 24th, 2008 | 10 Comments | Posted in Fundraising, John McCain, LDS, Mitt Romney, Utah

In order to get a feel for how much John McCain needs Mitt Romney’s fund raising expertise, take a look at the figures below.

~~John Cronin~~

http://www.sltrib.com/News/ci_9343009

President Bush is expected to meet with LDS Church leaders next week, the first meeting since the new general authorities were sustained in February.

The meeting between Bush and the leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is scheduled for May 29, said Rob Howell, a spokesman for the church. The White House has not released details of the trip.

“Romney had a very powerful fundraising operation with a lot of donations coming out of this area, and of course now he can leverage that to help McCain,” said Quin Monson, a Brigham Young University political science professor. “And the McCain campaign clearly needs the money to compete. They’re clearly not raising the small donors’ money that Obama is.”

McCain’s campaign report through the end of April showed that he raised $502,650 from Utah donors. Obama has raised $584,009 and Clinton raised $489,842 through the same period.

Romney, who was head of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Utah, raised $5.5 million before dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing McCain.

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Before You Vote For McCain on Super Tuesday…

Before you pull the lever for John McCain on Super Tuesday, please consider the following information first. As a Mitt Romney supporter, I would prefer to convince people why they should vote for my candidate, rather than against John McCain. However, I’ve tried this approach for the past 18 months, but people haven’t been able to get past his religion or the false impression that he’s a flip-flopper. As governor, Romney never contradicted a position he campaigned for in 2002 and while he did change his stance on abortion, he upheld his campaign promises throughout the end of his term. You can trust that the stances he is taking for America (which are decidedly different than the needs of Massachusetts in 2002), will be consistently adhered to while he is in office.

McCain on the other hand consistently changes positions, or blatantly lies about his record and the records of others. As accounts continue to surface about his private dealings with fellow legislators, staffers, and other private individuals, it is abundantly clear that John McCain is concerned about the one thing he’s always been concerned about—himself.

Perhaps you’ve resigned yourself to the “electability” argument, and believe that John McCain is the only Republican who could win in November. McCain will be the first one to tell you not to trust polls that come out 6 months before an election (just look at last July’s polling data for McCain). Additionally, you give the Democrats too much credit. As the economy and budget woes worsen, neither Hillary Clinton nor Barak Obama has any credibility to solve this impending crisis. On this issue alone, John McCain would be much easier to beat than Romney since he can’t run effectively on the economy. If we nominate John McCain, it will be like nominating Bob Dole all over again (and he was supposed to be the most electable at the time).

For all you know, everything I have just said could simply be made up charges for political reasons. So I ask you to take a look at the whole picture of John McCain’s life and his accelerated advancement through the naval ranks—in spite of his poor record and actions unbecoming of a Naval officer. As you read the following story of McCain’s Naval record, compare this with Mitt Romney and answer the following questions:

· Both had influential fathers, what did this give them in life?
· Both were accepted to prestigious universities, what did they do with that opportunity?
· Both had careers that ended in high-profile positions. How did they get there?
· How do their personal and family lives compare?
· What kind of people do they associate themselves with?
· What have these two candidate shown that they are good at?

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