http://committedtoromney.com A Community of People Committed to Conservative Principles Since 2005. Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:23:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just received this press release from the Jeff Beatty for U.S. Senate from Massachusetts campaign. The early polls are very encouraging and although it will be very hard to defeat an incumbent with John Kerry's name recognition, Team Beatty is up to the challenge. One of his supporter's came ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/25/jeff-beatty-begins-air-campaign-john-kerry-heads-for-bunker/ 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 ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/25/chaffetz-wins-big-he-turns-cannon-into-a-lame-duck/ Mitt is now in the Final Four going up against Pawlenty. He's currently the top vote getter at 69% with 28K votes in! If you haven't voted yet, click here, and take Mitt to the finals! (looks like he will be up against Colin Powell) http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/25/veepstakes-final-four-go-vote-for-mitt-2/ Mitt's still a key player in the GOP, and he's still being as well-spoken and educated as ever on today's tough issues. Enjoy. http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/25/mitt-romney-on-your-world/ Bill Keller, who really hit the Media's radar screen during the primaries with his infamous quote about Mitt Romney is being investigated by the IRS according to EarnedMedia.Org in a story referencing the original article in the NEW YORK TIMES. I thought his remark was way off base and ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/24/irs-investigating-internet-evangelist/ How ironic it would be if the people who are partially responsible for $4 per gallon gasoline, the Congress, would then get to gleefully impose a tax on the product whose price they helped drive up!! Luckily, we have men like Dr. Onder who are committed enough to sign no new ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/24/dr-bob-onder-pledges-to-oppose-energy-tax-hikes-challenges-opponents-to-follow-his-lead/ IQ Scores The IQ scores below (unless otherwise stated) are estimates. 2008 Republican Nominees: John McCain 133 {confirmed} Mitt Romney 122 Mike Huckabee 110-125 Ron Paul 130 -140 Duncan Hunter 120-130 Fred Thompson 123 Rudy Giuliani 123 2008 Democratic Nominee's: Barack Obama 130-148 Hillary Clinton 140 {confirmed} John Edwards 124 Mike Gravel 115-122 Dennis Kucinich 116-126 Bill Richardson 124-133 Former Presidents Of The United States: Ronald Reagan 105 Benjamin ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/24/iq-scores-of-republicandemocratic-politicans/ According to USA TODAY, Mitt Romney is the most popular choice for VP in either party! Hillary Clinton is close to the bottom of the barrel with a whopping 64% negative rating! When you think about it, that is actually a landslide in reverse. I am shocked, shocked I ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/24/usa-today-mitt-romney-most-popular-choice-for-vp-in-either-party/ Okay folks, I know its too early in the General Election to start looking at the Electoral Map, but let's just speculate and take a look at it again mid July. I'm using CNN's electoral map and currently the numbers run like this: Barack H. Obama - 153 Safe Electors/58 Leaning Electors John ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/23/my-perspective-on-the-electoral-map/ Not sure what the McCain strategy is in Missouri, but he better get something 'ginned up quick if he wants the State's 13 Electoral votes in his column come November. ~~John Cronin~~ http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080622/NEWS01/ 806220382/1007 Springfield, Mo. Arizona Sen. John McCain knows he has a lot of work ahead of him if he's going to win ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/23/mccain-campaign-very-slow-to-get-offices-in-missouri/ Although I think Karl Rove's pushing for the illegal immigration amnesty bill last year was a colossal mistake, generally I find him to be a very bright and very informed man. This Washington Post article is interesting from the standpoint that Rove has so ruffled the Left's feathers, they continue to ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/23/karl-rove-new-ramparts-old-battles/ http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080623/NEWS/806230324 June 23, 2008 Former Gov. Mitt Romney, who few would deny has had a tough political year, isn't letting that deter him from helping out his friends. The former contender for the Republican presidential nomination will be on Cape Thursday at a reception for his fellow Republican and friend, state Rep. Jeffrey ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/23/romney-on-guest-list-for-perrys-fundraiser/ It's stories like the one below that make me a Republican. Even with all our faults, we don't come close to the level of hypocrisy that the Democratic Party achieves on a regular basis. The disgraceful hounding of eight Marines, serving their country under life and death circumstances, by the ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/23/murtha-lied-obama-sighed/ 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 ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/23/bob-lonsberry-to-endorse-jason-chaffetz/ All eyes are on Utah this weekend as voters get ready to cast their ballots this Tuesday, June 24. The race between incumbent Chris Cannon and Jason Chaffetz is getting national attention because the stakes are so high and because the race is a surrogate referendum on whether we ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/21/poll-hottest-races-on-republican-side/ Hat Tip to Doug for the heads up on this story. I continue to believe that we will have to remain very actively engaged in the political process no matter who is elected in November. Reports like the one below reinforce that belief. ~~John Cronin~~ http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080620/D91DI6LO0.html Jun 19, 11:22 PM (ET) By ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/20/mccains-meeting-with-chicago-hispanics/ If Obama and McCain really believe what they are saying about the oil companies, they both need to re-open their studies of Economics 101. The quotes below show a stunning lack of understanding about both economics and human nature. Although I am not a big fan of McCain, ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/20/obama-and-mccain-spout-economic-nonsense/ http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=27085 Congress is just 23 signatures away from a vote that could finally end the archaic Fairness Doctrine and create a permanent free-market system for talk radio. Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) continues to urge congress members to sign the Broadcaster Freedom Act discharge petition. The petition will “prevent the Federal Communications Commission ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/pence-needs-23-more-signatures/ http://blogs.columbiatribune.com/politics/2008/06/onder_pans_immigration_decisio.html June 17, 2008 Congressional contender and state Rep. Bob Onder, R-Lake Saint Louis, condemned a U.S. Supreme Court decision that made it easier for individuals who overstay their visas to seek to remain in the United States legally. From the AP: The court ruled 5-4 Monday that someone who is here illegally may ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/onder-pans-immigration-decision/ Congratulations to Team Onder on receiving the endorsement of the highly respected and influential EAGLE FORUM PAC. ~~John Cronin~~ Washington, MO - Dr. Bob Onder today thanked the conservative Eagle Forum PAC for its endorsement in his race for Congress in Missouri's Ninth District. In a Tuesday, June 17 press release, ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/dr-bob-onder-honored-to-receive-eagle-forum-endorsement/ Press Release on Team Romney Alumnus Kevin Madden joining PR firm. ~~John Cronin~~ http://newsblaze.com/story/2008061806430300004.pnw/topstory.html /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Glover Park Group announced that Kevin Madden, a prominent communications and political operative, will become Senior Vice President at the firm. Madden, who has served as a senior communicator for presidential campaigns and prominent politicians, will ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/kevin-madden-to-join-glover-park-group-public-affairs-practice/ http://blogs.venturacountystar.com/dennert/archives/2008/06/the-money-game.html P R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Matt Guthrie June 18, 2008 (805) ***-**** STRICKLAND FUNDRAISER FEATURING MITT ROMNEY SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS Strickland Campaign Raises Nearly Quarter Million Dollars (Westlake Village) Last night, featured speaker Mitt Romney addressed a packed room of ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/strickland-fundraiser-featuring-mitt-romney-surpasses-expectations/ Compliments of You Decide 2008 http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/2008-republican-presidential-debates/ I must excuse myself for two reasons. One is for taking Ann's spot on the thread list who I wish all the best in Florida and second because I said I would redesign the website. It hadn't crossed my mind that we used WordPress until a short while ago when ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/scale-back/ As you all know, I have not posted very much lately...! I've moved onto other projects, spent enormous amounts of time organizing my house so that our lives run so much smoother, and last but definitely not least spending time with my family. When I look back to the 2 ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/19/an-update/ The Tennessee Center for Policy Research In the year since Al Gore took steps to make his home more energy-efficient, the former Vice President’s home energy use surged more than 10%, according to the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “A man’s commitment to his beliefs is best measured by what he ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/18/gore%e2%80%99s-personal-electricity-consumption-up-10-despite-%e2%80%9cenergy-efficient%e2%80%9d-home-renovations/ Well, Mr. Huckabee (that Schmuck he is), has taken his "Holier Than Thou" attitude and chastised people against "Demonizing" Barack Obama, now I don't believe that anyone should go after Obama for his race, but I find it very tart of him to act like he's all "high road" when ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/18/huckabee-schmuckabee/ Not about who, but how McCain needs to handle differences of position between himself and a potential more conservative running mate. His advice is very wise, I think. In 2000, Joe Lieberman had to move left on school choice, Social Security, and affirmative action to get on the Democratic ticket. ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/18/ramesh-ponnuru-on-mccains-veep-choice/ http://www.politickerca.com/alexisenstadt/1221/ romney-fundraiser-expected-net-more-250k-strickland By Alex Isenstadt Category: President, LocalTags: Mitt Romney, Tony Strickland, Hannah-Beth Jackson The campaign for state Senate candidate Tony Strickland says tonight’s fundraiser with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will likely surpass $250,000. The campaign had originally set a goal of $200,000 for the event, said spokesman Matt Guthrie. Strickland, a former ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/18/romney-fundraiser-expected-to-net-more-than-250k-for-strickland/ In an affirmation of the pervasive power and far reaching influence of the Editorial Board of CommittedToRomney, President Bush, John McCain and Florida Governor Charlie Crist have now come around to our way of thinking about the energy crisis and have agreed with us that the policy of the United ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/18/bush-looks-offshore-for-remedy-to-high-oil-prices/ Click here to watch http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/18/mitt-with-laura-ingrahm-on-fox/ Once we have a draft, I will post it to get you guys ideas. PLEASE GIVE US ANY IDEAS! http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/17/committed-website-redesign/ By: Alexander Bolton THE HILL http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/downturn-hits-house-2008-06-16.html Maybe the Pelosis should give Mitt Romney a call. I've heard he's a pretty sharp portfolio manager. While they are at it, maybe they should ask him his advise on energy policy as well. ~~John Cronin~~ Congressional leaders lost millions of dollars in last ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/17/downturn-hits-house-assets-and-income/ The major party candidates are taking their time making a decision on their respective Veep picks. What are your thoughts about their strategies? Do you think they have already made their picks and that the "selection process' is nothing but a Kabucki dance? When do you think ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/17/romney-fits-the-bill/ http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Rove_predicts_Romney_Biden_as_VP_0615.html If Romney doesn’t get the VP slot, it won’t be Karl Rove’s fault. ~~John Cronin~~ Former Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove gave his opinions on likely vice presidential candidates Sunday morning to Fox's Chris Wallace. After being given a short list of four possible candidates for Senators McCain and Obama, Rove selected ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/16/rove-predicts-romney-biden-as-vp-picks/ Since I have tried contacting Ann maybe she will see this post. I am thinking that during this summer break there could be a revamp in terms of web design and presentation in order to be ready for September/October/November when the General Election is raw and real. Tell me what ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/16/website-renovation/ Happy Father's Day to all. Let's take time to tell our Dads how much we appreciate them. ~~John Cronin~~ "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters." -- English Proverb "I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection." -- Sigmund Freud "Blessed indeed is ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/15/happy-fathers-day-from-committedtoromneycom/ For a small flyover state with only 11 electoral votes, Missouri is getting more national attention than you might expect. The very astute political analyst, Larry Sabato, says that the Missouri Congressional race in the Ninth District is "leaning Republican," which is another way of saying that Dr. Bob Onder's campaign ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/15/run-to-the-hills/ I couldn't resist sharing this video; it really is unbelievable. As an owner of a new home myself, I have seen these new light bulb regulations in action. We have government-regulated "energy-efficient" bulbs in most all the common areas of our brand-new home. When I asked if I could ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/14/rep-ted-poe-r-tx-on-green-light-bulbs/ More good news on the common sense in energy policy front. Two Republicans have changed their minds about drilling in ANWR. ~~John Cronin~~ http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=298251904169099 By INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Friday, June 13, 2008 4:20 PM PT Oil: Exxon Mobil is selling its gas stations because there's no money in it. Meanwhile, ... http://committedtoromney.com/2008/06/14/putting-up-the-for-shale-sign/