Questions for Governor Mitt Romney
Questions for Governor Mitt Romney
Actual questions asked from Mitt Romney Interviews , organized by subject. Click on the question for the answer.
This would make a great tool for anyone who is interviewing Mitt. You can see the questions that have already been asked a number of times, and which ones still need to be asked.
Abortion
- So do you now believe that abortion is murder ? (George Stephanopoulos)
- Should women who have abortions and doctors who perform them be jailed ? (George Stephanopoulos)
- If it's killing, why should states have leeway ? (George Stephanopoulos)
- What do you believe the punishment should be for an abortion ? (Stephanopoulos)
- Have you changed your opinion on Abortion ? (Blitzer)
- What is your current position on abortion ? (Blitzer)
- How do you account for your change on abortion ? (Katherine Jean Lopez)
- Were you faking it when you said you were pro-choice ? (Katherine Jean Lopez)
- Do you support making abortion illegal ? (Dan Balz, David S Broder and Ruth Marcus )
- What do you think about the partial-birth abortion ban ? (Mary Katharine Ham)
- What policies would you initiate to show your sincerity ? (Mike Allen)
- Would it be a good day for America if Roe v Wade was repealed ? (1st Debate)
- Have you always been for life or effectively pro-choice ? (1st Debate)
- When you said that being a pro-life president entails more than just appointing strict constructionist judges, was that directed at Giuliani ? (1st Debate)
- What would you say to someone who lost a wife or a daughter to an illegal abortion if you named the Supreme Court justice who tipped the balance and over turned Roe v Wade ? (2nd Debate)
- Governor Romney, during this campaign, you have been criticized -- and again tonight you've been criticized -- for changing your position on some issues. You say that it's a part of learning from experience. Can you point to an area in which your learning from experience led you to change to a position that is less popular with the Republican base ? (2nd Debate)
America
Asia
- Governor, you recently got back from a trip to Asia. What were you doing there? Katherine Jean Lopez
- Did you have qualms going to China ? Katherine Jean Lopez
Background
Books
Brain Washing
- Well, you know, if you ever look at the history of your father and running for president, they all say the same thing, it's all the "brainwashing" comment. Why would that have been the issue? I mean, why would he have been accused of saying something stupid about being brainwashed in Vietnam? Brian Lamb
Bush
- Do you have any problems with the president's policy on Iraq ? Wolf Blitzer
- Where do you disagree with Bush on Iraq ? Chris Wallace
- Should Scooter Libby should be pardoned ? 1st Debate
Business
- What does Bain do? Brian Lamb
- what impact did you have on the creation of Staples ? Brian Lamb
- how old were you when the Staples thing started ? Brian Lamb
- What other boards have you served on ? Brian Lamb
- Have you had a failure that you can talk about in business ? Brian Lamb
Campaign
- When you decided not to run again for governor, how much did your thought of running for president enter into that discussion?
- So how's the campaign going for you so far ? Tom Bevan
- What's the question you get asked most ? Tom Bevan
- How do you turn your money advantage into a win ? Mary Katharine Ham
- How do you stop overconfidence from getting into the system here ? Hugh Hewitt
Cabinet
Character
- How do you convince voters that some of these changes are sincere, coming from conviction? George Stephanopoulos
Conservatives
- What are some of the things you would offer conservatives ? Robert B Bluey
- Do you regret comments you made about Jesse Helms and Ronald Reagan ?
- Are you a clear and consistent conservative ? (2nd Debate)
Competition , Fred Thompson, John McCain, Rudy
- What do you make of all the attention being given to Fred Thompson . Mike Allen
- Do you look forward to his formal announcement ? Hugh Hewitt
Debate
- What is your mission in the debate coming up at the Reagan Library, and what do you think will happen ? Mike Allen
- What are the reactions around Team Romney today ? Hugh Hewitt
- How many debates between now and 2008 do you think you'll have to go through ? Hugh Hewitt
Education
- In you history, it includes Stanford for how long ? Brian Lamb
- You finished first in your class at Brigham Young University in Utah ? Brian Lamb
- Why did you go to Brigham Young ? Brian Lamb
- How did you -- how were able to get an MBA and a law degree at the same time? Brian Lamb
- And clearly it would be why you did well and, as you know, you finished well enough to give the valedictory address -- the question I want to ask you though is why do you think you did well? Other than having a lot of brainpower, did you have an approach to education? Brian Lamb
Ehud Olmert
Family
- Is divorse something voters should take into account ? (George Stephanopoulos)
- Why did your father not give you any of his inheritance ? Brian Lamb
- Did he have a philosophy that he didn't want to pass on a lot of money to his kids . Brian Lamb
- When you father thought of running for president in '64, and then actually ran for a while in '68, how old were you in those years and what did you experience during that time? Brian Lamb
- You can't be born out of the country and run for president, how did that work ? Brian Lamb
- When did your father George Romney move to Utah ? Brian Lamb
- At some point I noticed you were on the Points of Light Foundation board, but you go back to either your father starting the volunteer organization that merged into Points of Light? Explain that . Brian Lamb
- How are you different from your father ? Brian Lamb
Flip Flops
- Why isn't your pledge to not raise taxes a blatant appeal to the party base ? (2nd Debate)
- Have you always been for life or effectively pro-choice ? (1st Debate)
Gay Rights
- Should gays and lesbians be able to serve openly and honestly in the military ? George Stephanopoulos
- Do you want to tell our viewers why you disagree with Mary Cheney ? Wolf Blitzer:
- Would you accept another endorsement from the Log Cabin Republicans if it was offered to you? Robert B Bluey
- Have your positions on gay rights changed ? Katherine Jean Lopez
- Do you want to change don't ask don't tell ? Katherine Jean Lopez
Best Speech yet?
Well there is a new entry to my list of Romney speeches. Click here to go directly to see the latest CPAC speech . As always (on my site), clicking on the word Education from the text of his speech will bring you to all the Romney "Education" Press Releases and quotes and stuff that I have found so far.
Today I also added something to my criticism of Romney page. The new addition is the accusation that, " Romney raised fees in Massachusetts." Have you guys heard this? You never hear people say what fees he raised. But aren't consumption taxes better than income taxes? Besides was Romney the person who raised fees or did cities raise fees? You never hear specifics...
Besides Romney's record on taxes is the best of the 2008 candidates by far. You need to go no farther than here to see that. Look at his record from 2002 on through today. It is awesome.
Contrast that to Rudy's. NYC debt rose by $16 billion during his tenure in office to a total of $43 billion, and by the end of his term New Yorkers were paying around $6 billion a year in interest alone. His record on debt screams incompetence.
As always, I am looking for additional info! Please help me if I forgot something...
~ Mike
Governor Romney Sends Letters Urging Divestment from Iran
Thursday, Feb 22, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390
Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney released a letter sent to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urging that he pursue "a policy of strategic disinvestment from companies linked to the Iranian regime." Letters urging support for this policy were also sent to New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and United States Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer.
In his letter, Governor Romney wrote:
"With your new responsibilities overseeing one of America's largest pension funds, you have a unique opportunity to lead an effort to isolate Iran as it pursues nuclear armament. I request that you immediately launch a policy of strategic disinvestment from companies linked to the Iranian regime. Screening pension investments and divesting from companies providing financial support to the Iranian regime or linked to Iran's weapons programs and terrorist activities could have a powerful impact. New investments should be scrutinized as long as Iran's regime continues its current, dangerous course."
Governor Romney believes that for the United States, there are few more urgent priorities than standing up to the Iranian government's dangerous actions. Eliminating financial support for this regime is a critical first step and will support future efforts.
Today's letters build on the five-point strategy to prevent a nuclear Iran that Governor Romney laid out earlier this year at the annual Herzliya Conference in Israel. As part of that strategy, Governor Romney called for further economic isolation of Iran by pursuing, in part, pension fund divestment. In January 2007, Governor Romney also helped arrange a meeting between former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Massachusetts State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill to discuss divestment of pension funds.
Governor Romney's Letters On Iran:
Letter To New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Comptroller_DiNapoli_Letter.pdf
Letter To New York Governor Eliot Spitzer: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Spitzer_Letter.pdf
Letter To Senator Hillary Clinton: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/ Clinton_Letter.pdf
Letter To Senator Chuck Schumer: http://www.mittromney.com/img/pdf/Schumer_Letter.pdf
Governor Mitt Romney Names Florida Statewide Finance Committee
Thursday, Feb 22, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390
Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 77 men and women will be joining the Romney for President Florida Statewide Finance Committee. Serving on the Finance Committee are Romney for President National Finance Co-Chairs Boca Raton developer Mark Guzzetta and former Ambassador Mel Sembler of St. Petersburg.
"We have put together an extremely strong finance team that will help build the resources we need to campaign in the Sunshine State and across the nation, and this is just the beginning," said Governor Romney. "Each one of these men and women bring extensive experience to our efforts having worked in business and on numerous campaigns for many different candidates. I thank them for their service and look forward to working with them to provide the new, strong leadership Washington needs."
Members Of The Florida Statewide Finance Committee:
- Jorge L. Arrizurietta, Akerman Senterfitt, Miami – Chair International Policy Group, Akerman Senterfitt, Coral Gables
- William W. Bain, Founder of Bain & Co., and Co-Founder of Bain Capital, Boston & Naples
- Speaker Allan Bense, GAC Contractors, Panama City
- Ward Blakely, Jacksonville
- Ambassador J. Richard Blankenship, Global Investment Advisors, LLC, Jacksonville
- William O. Brisben, Jupiter Island
- Hoe Brown, Tampa
- M. Anthony Burns, Chairman Emeritus, Ryder System, Miami
- Al Cardenas, Tew Cardenas, Miami
- Dr. Raymond F. Caron, Orlando
- Gary Chartrand, Acosta, Jacksonville
- Herb Collins, Boston & Palm Beach
- J.D. Collins, Jacksonville
- Rod Davies, Stuart
- Henry Dean, Henry Dean & Associates, St. Augustine
- Don DeFosset, Tampa
- Dr. A.K. Desai, St. Petersburg
- J. Thomas Dodson, Ponte Vedra Beach
- Ferdinand and June Duda, Oviedo
- Chris Dudley, Southern Strategy Group, Tallahassee
- Ann Duncan, Vertical Integration, Clearwater
- Earl Durden, Rail Management Corporation, Panama City
- Llwyd Ecclestone, Jr., Palm Beach
- Kenneth Endelson, Kenco Communities, Inc., Boca Raton
- Art Falcone, The Falcone Group, Inc., Boca Raton
- Thomas M. Ferguson, Palm Beach
- Blair M. Fonda, Madison Development Group, Jacksonville
- Michael & Daryl Garfield, Global Medical Research LLC, Winter Park
- Honorable Dudley Goodlette, Coleman & Johnson, P.A./Southern Strategy Group, Naples
- David Graham, Intuition Development Holdings, Jacksonville
- David Griffin, Griffin Consulting, Tallahassee
- Mark Guzzetta, Gemstone Development Corporation, Boca Raton
- Michael & Mallory Harrell, Foley & Lardner, Tallahassee
- William Harrison, Jr., Panama City
- L. Charles Hilton, Jr., Panama City
- Mori Hosseini, ICI Homes, Inc., Daytona Beach
- Rustin Howard, Pensacola
- Lt. Governor Toni Jennings, Orlando
- Jerry & Darlene Jordan, Palm Beach
- Frederick W. Leonhardt, Gray Robinson Law Firm, Orlando
- Ometrius Deon Long, Ometrius D. Long & Associates, P.A., Winter Park
- James MacDougald, St. Petersburg
- Randall McElheney, Panama City
- Stephen J. Mitchell, Squire Sanders & Dempsey, Tampa
- Mitchell R. Montgomery, Montgomery Land Company, Jacksonville
- H. Gary & Renee' Morse, The Villages
- Bill Mullen, Palm Beach
- Lee Munder, Palm Beach
- Duane Ottenstroer, Jacksonville
- Herbert Hill Peyton, Gate Petroleum, Jacksonville
- Sergio Pino, Century Home Builders, Miami
- Honorable Van B. Poole, Dutko, Poole, McKinley, Tallahassee
- John Rakolta, Jr., Walbridge Aldinger Company, Detroit & Palm Beach
- David Rancourt, Southern Strategy Group, Tallahassee
- Jim Rathbun, Rathbun & Associates, Tallahassee
- Marc Roberts, Marc Roberts Companies, Boca Raton
- Pat Roberts, Tallahassee
- Wayne Rosen, Shores Development, Coral Gables
- Rudy Rowe III, Southland Contracting, Tallahassee
- Honorable R.Z. "Sandy" Safley, Tallahassee
- Brent Sembler, The Sembler Company, St. Petersburg
- Ambassador Mel Sembler, The Sembler Company, St. Petersburg
- James M. Seneff, Jr. CNL, Orlando
- Brian Shortsleeve, H.I.G. Capital LLC, Boston and Miami
- Vernon Smith, Ft. Pierce
- James "Jim" Stelling, Stelling Properties, LLC, Seminole County
- Stanley Tate, Tate Enterprises, Inc., North Miami
- Speaker John Thrasher, Southern Strategy Group, Jacksonville
- Ray Velazquez, Terramark Worldwide, Miami
- Dr. R. Vijay, Tampa
- Ken Wright, Shutts and Bowen, Orlando
- Jordan Zimmerman, Zimmerman Advertising, Boca Raton
Governor Mitt Romney Announces South Carolina County Chairs
Thursday, Feb 22, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390
Boston, MA - Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the names of his County Chairs in South Carolina. These County Chairs will build the Romney campaign infrastructure in South Carolina and will lead the grassroots effort in the state.
"I am honored by the commitment these men and women are giving to our campaign," Governor Romney said. "We are making great progress in building an impressive organization in South Carolina. I am grateful to have them on our team and humbled by their support."
Governor Romney's South Carolina County Chairs:
Aiken County
June Cannon
Rick Osbon
Betty Ryberg
Allendale County
Julie Strong
Anderson County
Jane Jones
Bamberg County
Susan Rhoden
Barnwell County
Dan Ross
Beaufort County
Bob Holtzmacher
Berkeley County
Cheryl Ludlam
Senator Bill Mescher
Wayland Moody
Steve Querry
Bill Willcox
Calhoun County
Richard Sweatt
Ruby Sweatt
Charleston County
Daniel Dukes
Councilman Henry Fishburne
Cherokee County
Dr. Sam Swad
Chester County
Tot Kennedy
Alex Stroman
Clarendon County
Moye Graham
Colleton County
Joe Murrary
Darlington County
Scott Anderson
Dillon County
Nevell Rogers
Dorchester County
Tianna Keener
Elizabeth Miller
Edgefield County
Frank Mauer
Fairfield County
Coy Richardson
Florence County
Mary Tepper
Georgetown County
Paul Hogan
Ricky Horne
Glen O'Connell
Greenville County
Dr. Robert Barnes
Marjorie Barnes
Councilman Joe Dill
Joe Haynes
Greenwood County
James Gardner
Michelle Oxner
Randy Oxner
Horry County
Representative Alan Clemmons
Jasper County
Keith Dubose
Kershaw County
James D'Alessio
Lancaster County
Sara Fleming
Al Simpson
Laurens County
Patrick Garrison
Lee County
Charlene Privette
Lexington County
Dr. Scott Andersen
Representative Nikki Haley
Representative Chip Huggins
Tim Miller
Representative Ted Pitts
Robert Schaeffer
Irby Schultz
Bill Shealy
Verona Shealy
Shirley Smith
Ottis Smith
McCormick County
Mid Self
Newberry County
Margaret Brackett
Senator Ronnie Cromer
Betty Dominick
Alan Gardner
Charles Simmons
Oconee County
Steve Sokol
Orangeburg County
Roy Lindsey
Chester Palmer
Barbara Strickland
Pickens County
Senator Larry Martin
Johnathan Strange
Richland County
Representative Nathan Ballentine
Denise Jones
Wanda Forbes
Grace Rentiers
Saluda County
Brandy Shealy
Spartanburg County
June Bond
Marlene Saad
Sumter County
Jimmy Byrd
Union County
Les Anderson
York County
Rod Benefield