President Obama Versus Religious Liberty

Mitt Romney | February 3, 2012  (Reprinted from MittRomney.com)

Governor Mitt Romney

The Obama administration is at it again. They are now using Obamacare to impose a secular vision on Americans who believe that they should not have their religious freedom taken away.

On January 20, 2012, the Obama administration affirmed a rule that would force Roman Catholic hospitals, charities, and universities to purchase health insurance for their employees that includes coverage for contraception, abortifacients, and sterilization, in violation of their religious principles. This is wrong.

My own view is clear. I stand with the Catholic Bishops and all religious organizations in their strenuous objection to this liberty- and conscience-stifling regulation.  I am committed to overturning Obamacare root and branch. If I am elected President, on day one of my administration I will issue an executive order directing my Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue a waiver from its requirements to all 50 states. And on day one I will eliminate the Obama administration rule that compels religious institutions to violate the tenets of their own faith. Such rules don’t belong in the America that I believe in.

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A Closer Look at Mitt's Florida Victory

Rich Beeson | February 2, 2012

It's been a great week for Mitt -- and we've got supporters like you to thank.

On Tuesday, Florida voters made it abundantly clear that Mitt Romney is the right person to get America back on track. 

Florida will be an important battleground state in November. Mitt proved he's ready to compete against Barack Obama — and win.

I wanted to send a quick message with some key data from Florida's results that illustrates why the Obama campaign is worried about facing Mitt Romney in the general election: 

• Mitt had a broad base of support, winning among conservatives, Tea Party members, Evangelicals, women, men, and Hispanics.

• With over 770,000 votes, Mitt received the most votes in Florida GOP Primary history.

• The idea that Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum are splitting the conservative vote was proved wrong -- again.

• Not only did Mitt win more support from conservatives and Tea Party supporters than either candidate, Mitt garnered more votes than both candidates combined.

• Mitt won Hispanic voters, a key swing voting bloc in the general election, increasing his support of 14% in 2008 to 54% in Tuesday's results.

• Every GOP candidate who has won Florida has gone on to win the nomination.

As Mitt said in his victory speech, a competitive primary will not divide us. It prepares us. And in his victory, Floridians from all walks of life made it clear that Mitt will lead a united party with a winning ticket for America.

Four states will hold their Caucus over the next week. Help us get out the vote for Mitt by making calls from home. Click here to get started.

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Mitt Romney Gives Service to Fire Victims in San Diego - Video

Mitt Romney has Literally Defined the Meaning of "Service" by Example

Posted By Vic Lundquist On January 29, 2012 (4:17 AM)

(every photograph tells a story)

California suffered many large and devastating wildfires in the Fall of 2007. San Diego County was no exception. In fact the scale and number of fires there were unprecedented.

This Los Angeles Times web page lists many very good articles that describe the human tragedies as well as the enormous property damage sustained during this “fire season” as we describe it in our state. Another article describes how many victims found relief and solace in their faith.

This news item describes the some of the impacts following the 2007 San Diego area fires.

During this time, it seemed like all of California could burn away as we were experiencing wildfires in all counties surrounding our home. This was almost exactly four years ago and the presidential race was in full swing, as it is today.

I remember receiving a tip to a story of someone’s home that needed a tree stump removed — the result of a tree that had been badly burned during one of San Diego’s wildfires. Several men responded to the need by organizing and working hard for a few hours to remove the deeply rooted tree trunk. One of those that showed up for the needed work was Governor Romney. He and his son Matt worked alongside a few other men to get the job done.

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Campaign 2012 Update: Huntsman Out, Endorsing Romney

Breaking news: Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman is expected to announce on Monday that he is ending his presidential campaign, citing the lack of financial resources. Governor Huntsman is expected to announce that he will endorse Mitt Romney, current Republican frontrunner and former governor of Massachusetts.