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Today, addressing members of the Detroit Economic Club, Governor Romney will give an address on "Keeping Michigan and America Economically Strong."    http://www.mittromney.com/News/Press-Releases/DEC_Excerpts_1.14   Our country faces extraordinary economic challenges both here at home and abroad.  No where is this more known than in Michigan which has been enduring a one-state recession for the last ten years.  Speaking to Michigan leaders, Governor Romney detailed his vision for strengthening our economy to the benefit of Michigan and all American families.   Excerpts Of Governor Romney's Remarks (As Prepared For Delivery):   …   "A lot of Washington politicians are aware of Michigan's pain, but they haven't done anything about it.  I hear people say it's Michigan's problem.  Or, the car companies just brought it on themselves.  But that's where they are wrong.  What Michigan is feeling will be felt by the ...

In case you missed it, on "Face The Nation" this morning, Governor Huckabee was forced to admit that he did raise net taxes by over $500 million to pay for increased government spending: http://www.mittromney.com/News/Press-Releases/Huckabee_Hearts_1.13 www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPh67alcYSI "BUT YOU DID RAISE TAXES, DIDN'T YOU, GOVERNOR?" Gov. Huckabee Supported Higher Taxes & More Government Spending "Taxes are a necessary part of funding a reasonable and responsible government. Taxing too little can result in financial imbalances and deficits as well as underfunding truly vital roles the government should fill…" – Gov. Mike Huckabee (Gov. Mike Huckabee, From Hope To Higher Ground, 2007, p. 101) Gov. Huckabee's Record Of Higher Taxes And More Big-Government Spending: This Morning, Gov. Huckabee Admitted That He Raised Taxes To Pay For Increased Government Spending. CBS' BOB SCHIEFFER: "But you did raise taxes, didn't you, Governor? ...

Q. Does my vote really make a difference? A. "Just" one vote can and often does make a difference in the outcome of an election. Here are some recent examples of real elections decided by one vote. In 1997, Vermont State representative Sydney Nixon was seated as an apparent one vote winner, 570 to 569. Mr Nixon resigned when the State House determined, after a recount, that he had actually lost to his opponent Robert Emond 572 to 571. In 1989, a Lansing, Michigan School District millage proposition failed when the final recount produced a tie vote 5,147 for, and 5,147 against. On the original vote count, votes against the proposition were ten more than those in favor. The result meant that the school district had to reduce its budget by $2.5 million. In 1994, Republican Randall Luthi and Independent Larry Call tied for a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives from the Jackson Hole area with 1,941 votes each. A recount produced the same...

Today, outside the General Motors Willow Run plant, Governor Romney held a media availability to address the indefinite lay-off of 200 GM workers that was just announced yesterday.  Tragically, announcements like this have become all too typical in Michigan today.   Below are excerpts of Governor Romney's remarks:             http://www.mittromney.com/News/Press-Releases/Michigan_Layoffs_1.12 "The reason that I came here today is because General Motors announced today that they are laying-off another 200 people from this facility." … "This is not something which is designed just to get things back on track as part of a strategy to re-build and grow.  This is instead an indication of a long-term slide in the automotive industry, the domestic automotive industry.  America is not buying fewer cars.  Instead, we're seeing the domestic automobile industry continue to slide....

Republican presidential hopeful former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney laughs with his wife Ann on a jet in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All right reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Today, Romney for President launched its newest television ad, "Pride of America."              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkJ7LnyID7k   The ad features Governor Romney discussing the need to change Washington so we can invest in unleashing the power of Michigan.  Governor Romney grew up in Michigan and knows Michigan's potential.  For him, Michigan is personal, and he will work to end the state's one-state recession.  Governor Romney is asking the people of Michigan to vote for building a better future for their state and our nation.   The ad will begin airing as part of the campaign's rotation tomorrow in Michigan .  Script and ad facts follow.   Script For "Pride Of America" (TV:30):   GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY:  "I grew up in Michigan when Michigan was the pride of America.   "It breaks my heart to see us in a one-state rece...

I believe that John McCain is not being confronted enough on these debates with his immigration record.  What is not getting enough coverage is that when asked about his immigration bill, he never apoligizes for it.  He says we need to restore trust in goverment first by securing the borders.  Translation: you guys are very mad at me, once you come down a little bit, you are getting amnesty for ilegals.  This needs to be brought up in one of these debates, someone needs to get the senator to answer whether he still supports alowing illegals to stay here or not. And Gov Romney shouldnt let him keep reminding us about his stand in Iraq.  Next time he brings it up he should ask him if we are supposed to forget about amnesty for illegals because of his support of the surge.  Or are we supposed to forget about Campaign finance reform, or forget about describing the Bush Tax cuts using the democrats talking points that they were tax cuts for the rich? Romney shou...