Congratulations!

Lincoln and Mimi had good news today as Lincoln was accepted into the Dental Schools at Indiana University and UNLV. Two down and three to go. Now we wait on Arizona, Case Western and University of California San Francisco. We are grateful for his diligence and success. We can't wait to see where he goes! Although, Stephanie and Mike are pulling for Arizona and Elliott and Ginger are pulling for Indy. We support you Lincoln, where ever you choose to go.



Julianne had a pretty good day as well, I mean distinction at Oxford. Congratulations Julianne!

We love you all!

Thank You!

Thank you to all who have been so gracious and kind in your financial support of Mitt Romney's Campaign effort. Many have responded to my email and blog request. Please know that Mitt and Ann appreciate your willing sacrifice and support of this effort, as do Lauren and I. We are engaged in a great cause and hopefully America will rise to the occasion in this, its Defining Moment.

Mitt did well in last nights debate. Below are some of the comments from the press.

The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder: "Romney had a strong night, seemed raring to go, seemed to be willing to take on everybody, anybody, all comers, seemed to want to pick every fight possible." (Marc Ambinder, "The Debate In Review," The Atlantic Online Blog, http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/, 11/28/07)

National Review's Seth Leibsohn: "This Is Mitt's Night." (Seth Leibsohn, "This Is Mitt's Night," National Review's The Corner, http://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 11/28/07)

Bill Bennett: "I think that Romney stood out tonight. I think he was loud and clear. Conservative. He was 'all-in' as you'd say in Texas Hold 'Em." (CNN's Post-Debate Coverage, 11/28/07)

Bill Bennett: "I thought he came across very strong. I think you guys are absolutely right. That opening debate between Romney and Giuliani was, I think, the pivotal point of the evening. And I think points to Romney. Giuliani came across badly." (CNN's Post-Debate Coverage, 11/28/07)

ABC News Live Blog: "Romney is engaging very, very directly -- and dare I say he's getting the better of Giuliani in this exchange, funny accents and all." ("Live-Blogging During GOP Debate," ABC News' Political Radar, http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar, Posted 11/28/07)

ABC News Live Blog: "And Romney gets the first applause by noting that illegal immigrants already broke the law." ("Live-Blogging During GOP Debate," ABC News' Political Radar, http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar, Posted 11/28/07)

National Review's Kathryn Jean Lopez: "[T]his is Romney's best debate performance yet. He reminds us he has experience and outside of Washington, he's tackled difficult issues, and does not let his temper get the best of him with a New York bully (something that will come in handy)." (Kathryn Jean Lopez, "So Far," National Review's The Corner, http://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 11/28/07)

CNN's Bill Schneider: "A clever answer from former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on farming. He says we need food independence like we need energy independence — keep the farmers on the farm. His reasoning: We need to be able to compete with other countries that support their farmers." (Bill Schneider, "Schneider: Romney Scores Points On Farming Answer," CNN's Political Ticker, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com, Posted 11/28/07)

MSNBC's Domenico Montanaro: "While the sanctuary mansion line got good laughs, Romney's explanation and questions left Giuliani without an answer." (Domenico Montanaro, "Giuliani Flustered?" MSNBC's First Read, http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com, Posted 11/28/07)

National Review's Rich Lowry: "Rudy let his temper get the best of him—clear winner of the exchange: Romney." (Rich Lowry, "Mitt V. Rudy," National Review's The Corner, http://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 11/28/07)

National Review's Seth Leibsohn: "I'd be surprised after this debate if Mitt doesn't see national numbers looking more like his Iowa or NH numbers after tonight's performance. Brilliant response to the black on black crime questions." (Seth Leibsohn, "Changing Times," National Review's The Corner, http://corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 11/28/07)

The New York Times' Katharine Q. Seelye: "But finally, a father-son team, from Atlanta, want the candidates to talk about black-on-black crime, and while Mr. Romney gets in a nice line about mothers and fathers and family values, none of the candidates really address the issue that the young son raised." (Katharine Q. Seelye, "Live-Blogging the YouTube Debate," The New York Times' The Caucus Blog, http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/, Posted 11/28/07)

National Review's Ramesh Ponnuru: "So Romney did pretty well in the debate, and won the immigration exchange." (Ramesh Ponnuru, "A Good Day for Giuliani," The Corner Blog, corner.nationalreview.com, Posted 11/28/07)

Townhall's Mary Katharine Ham: "Mitt makes a good point that homeowners should not be required to check papers of workers hired for their and connects it to regular Americans by suggesting that that's what Rudy wants them to do." (Townhall, www.townhall.com, Accessed, 11/28/07)

The Plank's Isaac Chotiner: "Romney definitely got the best of Giuliani on their early immigration skirmish (which actually got rather heated). Rudy's line about Romney's mansion was cheap and silly. And Romney is more appealing when going negative than any of the other candidates." (The New Republic's "The Plank," http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/default.aspx, Accessed, 11/28/07)

National Review's Kate O'Beirne: "Romney's reference point about how MA liberals reason is effective. Reminds us that he gets them and fought them." (National Review's "The Corner," http://corner.nationalreview.com, Accessed 11/28/07)

Captain's Quarters' Ed Morrissey: Romney and Huckabee had a good spar over giving better benefits to illegals for school than to citizens. Romney is absolutely 100% right on this issue. I hope Iowans realize that Huckabee may very well be worse than Bush on illegal immigration." (Heading Right," www.headingright.com, Accessed 11/28/07)

Campaign Countdown

Parker and Miles for Mitt

We are 38 days away from the Iowa Caucus and 43 days away from the New Hampshire Primary. If you consider a couple of weeks during December when things go quiet for Christmas, we are down to only 24 and 29 days, respectively. With Mitt leading in Iowa and New Hampshire, the political season has taken on an interesting dynamic, Mike Huckabee is vying for second in Iowa and Rudy Giuliani is making a press to displace John McCain for second in New Hampshire. Interestingly, Rudy Giuliani has been vicious in his attacks of Mitt Romney by spreading false facts and statistics about crime, illegal immigration and above all things economic progress under Mitt’s leadership in Massachusetts. Mike Huckabee hasn’t had much scrutiny to date, but the truth about his ethics problems and tax increases in Arkansas are beginning to come to the surface. What this all means is that the next month is going to be traditional rough and tumble politics, as the stakes are extremely HIGH! We need your help; Mitt needs your help, and America needs critical leadership, experience and values. You can make a difference! Please contribute here if you can.

Mitt has a great strategy to win the nomination and is considered by many to be the front runner to beat. Of the early primary states, of which there are 7, Mitt leads in Poll Averages and/or in the Inside Polls in 6 of the 7 early States. He continues to lead in Iowa by a small margin (2%-7% depending on polls, which margin will hopefully increase as Huckabee’s history becomes more common), he leads by a significant margin in New Hampshire over John McCain, but a great effort is underway with Rudy and Fred’s false facts and attacks to diminish Mitt’s lead, he leads in Wyoming, Nevada and Michigan which should only get better with victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, and he continues to lead or hold a tie with Fred and Rudy in South Carolina. Mitt is surging in Florida and holds a strong second to Rudy. The only real candidates with reasoned strategies to win the nomination are Mitt and Rudy according to Fred Barnes of the Weekly Standard. Mitt has followed and successfully executed a traditional strategy while Rudy has taken the unconventional strategy and hope for a national victory without the early State momentum.

As I have mentioned before, we are at a critical juncture, even a “defining moment” in America. In the next 45-60 days we are going to nominate Democratic and Republican Nominees for President of the United States. The likely nominees are Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney or Rudy Giuliani. Our country and society cannot afford the consequences of a Hillary or Barack, and notwithstanding Rudy’s leadership during 9/11, we cannot afford an amoral candidate like Rudy, whose non-9/11 experience is mediocre at best. I appreciate what President Bush has done and continues to do for our Country, but now is the time to bring fresh leadership to the issues we face. Rudy Giuliani will not bring the needed diminution of the partisan gridlock we are experiencing in Washington. To abide the policies of the Democratic candidates and the lack of values, moral standards and dictatorial leadership of Rudy, will only diminish who we are in the world and the freedoms we enjoy. Significant decisions lie ahead with Jihadist threats, economic viability, family values, energy, healthcare costs, entitlements, global competition, and education, each of which demand someone with principles, strength, standards, experience and vision to lead our nation. In my study, the needed skill sets and leadership reside in Mitt Romney and I invite you to come to know him by going to www.mittromney.com.

You can help by contributing on the link above, or the links in the previous post. Spread the word.

Join the Romney Campaign!

Mitt's Campaign has developed a reputation of innovation. Starting today, you can see where you contributions will go, by putting each dollar toward directly purchasing media to help continue to spread Mitt's message to early state voters. Contribute today, and your donations will go directly to buying a 30-second Romney campaign TV ad, quite possibly THE advertisement that will put Mitt over the top. Donate to the Mitt Media Victory Fund to fund one of the following:

	Contribute $175 to buy a 30-second TV ad in Charleston, South Carolina.
	Contribute $300 to buy a 30-second TV ad in Florence, South Carolina.
	Contribute $425 to buy a 30-second TV ad in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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	Contribute $1,275 to buy a 30-second TV ad in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Be sure to share this opportunity with your friends and encourage them to support Governor Romney too, so that we will have the funds for victory!

Many thanks,

David and Lauren

National Co-Chairs, Romney for President Finance Committee

Thanksgiving - A time for all Seasons!

Amid the commotion of all things, Thanksgiving provides the greater perspective that in all things and at all times we should pause and reflect, and above all, Be Thankful. We are taught in the scriptures, "That I may publish with the voice of Thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works" and "in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his name in all things and obey not his commandments."

At this time of Thanksgiving, and always, how grateful Lauren and I are that He is our Redeemer, for the blessing of Family and that we live in America, a land of liberty!

May you all enjoy this Thanksgiving Season!
That the season of Thanksgiving may be with you Always.