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Michael Tams is a great guy and has a great blog. Go check it out! Michael Tams View my complete profile   Friday, August 17, 2007 The Illinois Straw Poll and the Paulaholics So I went to the State Fair on Thursday - took a valuable personal day to make my first trip to Springfield. The Fair itself was an experience, and something I will do again. To my great shame, again I acknowledge this was my first trip to Springfield, and I'll be sure to soon visit again and check out some fun things I'd like to do there. Like this , for example. Who's with me?? At the straw poll, I had a couple of encounters with the young people I've taken to calling the Paulaholics . Ron's kids, in other words. His literature claims that he's had 4,000 ...

August 16, 2007 Mitt Romney wins Illinois straw poll Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney (CNN)– Mitt Romney added another straw poll victory to his resume Thursday. Illinois state Republican party chairman, Andy McKenna, said Romney won the Illinois Straw poll at the Illinois State Fair. "Congratulations to Mitt Romney, whose strong showing today indicates he has begun to put together a strong statewide organization," McKenna said. "There's no question that Illinois' demographics closely match those of the United States and this could be an indication as to whom Illinois voters are leaning toward this coming February." Romney secured an overwhelming victory with 40.35 percent of the vote. Former Senator Fred Thompson, who is expected to formally enter the race for the GOP nomination next month, came in second with 19.96 percent of the vote. The Illinois Republican party sponsored the straw poll during its Republi...

I had the chance to talk live with Don and Roma last week on their WLS Radio program in Chicago last week. It's always a little nerve-wracking to do an interview live, especially for me as I don't have a lot of experience doing it. I can't help it: I think about the risk that I'll say something stupid, that I'll fumble badly over my words, that I'll forget to wear my pants, etc. But Don and Roma were nice to talk to so they put me at ease. Here's a link where you can hear part of the interview:  And here are a couple of photos from the interview: Posted at 2007-07-30 08:20:29 by Matt Romney     Comments   Sounds like you did a great job! I would've been so nervous. It seems that the more people are exposed your dad, around the country, the more they like him! I'm confident that national poll numbers will rise, the more states your dad is able to visit and get to meet people face-to-face. Posted by Sara in AZ at 2007-07-30 10:14:57 I ...

  Last week I had the opportunity to go to Chicago and attend a "networking party" hosted by State Senator Dan Rutherford at Harry Caray's Restaurant in Chicago. Senator Rutherford was nice enough to introduce me and let me say a few words on behalf of my dad. There must have been over 300 of Senator Rutherford's closest friends there (they all said how much they admire him). It was a great chance to meet so many Republican activists in Chicago and get a chance to tell them about my dad's candidacy. On the way back to the hotel, I had a nice stroll down Michigan Avenue. Chicago is a beautiful city. If you haven't been there, I highly recommend it. Here's a picture of me and Senator Rutherford next to Harry Caray's bust: Posted at 2007-07-30 10:10:05 by Matt Romney   Looks like fun! I could have gone, but I think it cost 50 or something...

By Deanna Bellandi, Associated Press Writer CHICAGO — Chicago Olympics organizers can turn to some big names with proven track records for advice on how to win the selection process and then run the 2016 Summer Games. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney rescued the scandal-plagued 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, former baseball commissioner Peter Ueberroth ran the profitable 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and is chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee, and Masters tournament chief Billy Payne helped Atlanta win the 1996 Summer Games over Athens, Greece, the Olympics' birthplace. Each recently talked to The Associated Press about what Chicago should do to win its first Olympics and then host a successful Games. Their advice was simple: make friends on the International Olympic Committee, train many volunteers and don't do it for the money. "I hope people don't think it's a big moneymaker and a source of economic development and good for business, becau...

July 03, 2007 12:31pm On The Road In Springfield, Illinois I recently had the opportunity to go to Springfield, Illinois to speak to the National Federation of Republican Women's regional conference. Afterwards I visited Abraham Lincoln's old neighborhood which had been restored to its original condition. It was inspiring to visit a place which represents such a pivotal time in American history and the leader who showed such incredible courage during that period. Senator Rutherford was an incredible host for my two days on the state. Here's a picture of us at the Pasfield House just behind the State Capital. Posted at 2007-07-03 12:31:39 by Josh Romney DEL.ICIO.US FACEBOOK Comments Thanks Matt, Three generations united with love. A good example is worth 10 thousand words. The spirit of the American Dream, shaped within the four walls of wholesome united families and homes, is where love and resp...

In his first press conference with the Chicago media [held yesterday afternoon at the Hilton Suites Chicago in the Loop], Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney seemed at ease, disciplined and well spoken-- and he displayed a good sense of humor —an often undervalued virtue in politics. Romney is a Harvard MBA and Harvard Law School Graduate [cum laude , but unlike Barack Obama, not President of the Harvard Law Review ]. He was a private sector entrepreneur, venture capitalist and turnaround artist who fixed the 2002 Olympics . After losing to Senator Teddy Kennedy in 1994, Romney found that the second time was the charm when he became Governor of Massachusetts in 2002 , winning over the State Treasurer-- who Romney argued was somewhat responsible for the state's financial mess-- sound familiar ? Romney's short stint in Chicago included a late morning meeting with Mayor Daley on Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics and the problems of cities; a meeting with a hal...

I left work a little early and drove downtown to see Romney. It was free, and I only had to pay $6 for parking. There were about 50 people in the room before hand. Here is a bit of his speech from Jason Bonham. If you get a chance, subscribe to his videos. Romney in Chicago That is the back of my head with the glasses, and the white shirt. Romney in Chicago 6/14/07 #2 The guy with the pink tie was from The Economist. He wouldn't shake Jason's hand, maybe a germ-a-phobe. One lady in the background kind of made fun of one of their questions, and I did too. I hope I didn't embarass Romney. I'm the whiney voice that said, "let him answer the question". I have no idea why I said that. I worried about it all night. Now I made the press mad at Romney supporters, but if you would have seen them you would have been annoyed too. Here is the portion where he discussed Massachusetts. I was very disappointed with the press. They asked the same exact questions that had bee...

Obama was right about: Religion Evolution Culture Anti-Intellectualism Education Merit Pay for Teachers Higher Education Standards Crime and Punishment That some crimes deserve the death penalty. Justice Reform We should videotape all capital punishment interrogations .  To have been concerned about the difference between punishment for crack and powder cocaine. Obama was better on crime than Trump.  Race To ban racial profiling. The Confederate flag. Virtues Obama was a better person and father than Trump .  Taxes Obama is right to provide tax incentives for corporate responsibility. Tax Havens Obama was Wrong About Crime and Punishment Obama was wrong to oppose the mandatory death penalty for gang members who kill cops. Obama wants to reward people for breaking the law . Race Obama passed on urban legends that harmed race relations . Politics Republicans Obama often mischaracterizes the views of those he disagrees with. Obama was a hypocrite concerning the Clintons...