Romney
Campaign and Republican
Reactions to the Vice
Presidential Debate
Oct. 12, 2012 10:50 a.m.
FMR. CIA
DIRECTOR HAYDEN AND FMR. SEC. CHERTOFF: BLAMING THOSE WHO PUT THEIR
LIVES ON THE LINE IS NOT THE LEADERSHIP WE NEED
Boston, MA – Former CIA
Director Michael Hayden and former Secretary of Homeland Security
Michael Chertoff made the following statement on Vice President Biden’s
comments last night on the terrorist attack in Libya:
“During
the Vice Presidential debate, we were disappointed to see Vice
President Biden blame the intelligence community for the inconsistent
and shifting response of the Obama Administration to the terrorist
attacks in Benghazi. Given what has emerged publicly about the
intelligence available before, during, and after the September 11
attack, it is clear that any failure was not on the part of the
intelligence community, but on the part of White House decision-makers
who should have listened to, and acted on, available intelligence.
Blaming those who put their lives on the line is not the kind of
leadership this country needs.”
rec'd Oct. 12, 2012 12:35 a.m.
DAN
SENOR: VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN CONTINUED THE ADMINISTRATION’S PATTERN OF
MISLEADING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON LIBYA
Boston, MA – Romney
Campaign Senior Adviser Dan Senor made the following statement on Vice
President Biden’s comments on the terrorist attack in Libya:
“Vice
President Biden tonight continued the Administration’s pattern of
misleading the American people about events in Libya. He wrongly stated
that the Administration was not aware of requests for more security
from our diplomatic facilities in Libya. But we now know from the sworn
testimony of two U.S. security officials who were stationed in Libya
that there were repeated requests for more security in the face of
rising threats. We need leaders who will be truthful with the American
people and who are informed about vital issues of national security.
Joe Biden’s comments point to the larger failures of the Administration
to be completely transparent about the terrorist attacks in Benghazi
and the security situations leading up to the attacks.”
11:15 p.m.
JEB BUSH: PAUL RYAN CLEARLY ARTICULATED A
FUTURE WITH MORE ECONOMIC FREEDOM
Boston, MA – Former Florida
Governor Jeb Bush made the following statement on tonight’s
vice-presidential debate:
“Paul
Ryan won the debate tonight because he articulated a better future
under a Romney administration – one marked by more economic freedom, 12
million new jobs and a stronger middle class. I’m confident Americans
want to restore our freedoms, reaffirm our founding principles and
return the promise of more prosperity and more opportunity achievable
under a thriving free market economy. That’s the America we can have
with a Romney-Ryan administration.”
11:06 p.m.
SEN. KELLY AYOTTE: PAUL RYAN OFFERED
SOLUTIONS, WHILE VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN DUCKED BLAME
Boston, MA – New Hampshire
Senator Kelly Ayotte made the following statement on tonight’s
vice-presidential debate:
“Paul
Ryan offered solutions while Vice President Biden tried to duck blame.
He couldn't defend the failed Obama economy, which has buried America's
middle class and left 23 million Americans struggling for work. While
Biden delivered more misleading rhetoric, Paul Ryan told the American
people how a Romney administration would get millions of jobless
Americans back to work. And he was clear about the need to solve our
debt crisis -- not hide from it, like President Obama has. The
Romney-Ryan ticket is showing Americans that it has the right vision to
grow the economy, create jobs, and get our fiscal house in order.”
11:01 p.m.
SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER: THE CHOICE THIS
NOVEMBER COULDN’T BE CLEARER
Boston, MA –Speaker of the
House John Boehner made the following statement on tonight’s
vice-presidential debate:
“Tonight,
voters heard two distinct visions for the future of our country. Vice
President Biden promised four more years of higher taxes, skyrocketing
debt, and painfully high unemployment while Congressman Ryan outlined a
plan for a real recovery that will create jobs, provide tax relief for
the middle class, and clear the cloud of debt that is dragging on our
economy. The choice for Americans in November is a big one, and
Paul
Ryan detailed a clear vision for a prosperous, thriving economy that
fosters private sector job creation and opportunity for all.”
10:50 p.m.
BETTY DOUGLAS: MITT ROMNEY AND PAUL RYAN
WILL PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN MEDICARE
Boston, MA – Betty Douglas,
Paul Ryan’s mother, made the following statement on tonight’s
vice-presidential debate:
“Tonight’s
debate showed seniors across the country that we have a very clear
choice between the current administration, which has already cut
Medicare by $716 billion to pay for Obamacare, and Mitt Romney and Paul
who will protect Medicare for retirees like me and strengthen it for my
grandchildren’s generation and generations thereafter.”
10:33 p.m.
REP. ERIC CANTOR: PAUL RYAN OUTLINED A BOLD
AGENDA FOR OUR COUNTRY’S FUTURE
Boston, MA – House Majority
Leader Eric Cantor made the following statement on tonight’s
vice-presidential debate:
“Congressman
Ryan laid out a clear path for real recovery tonight. Instead of
settling for four more years of the same – a stagnant economy, rising
taxes and debt, and more Americans trapped in government dependency –
voters can choose a path based on job creation and opportunity for all.
Congressman Ryan clearly won this debate by outlining a vision for
economic prosperity and a bold agenda for our country’s future. Voters
have a big choice in November, and their choice was made even easier
tonight.”
Romney
Campaign
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Republicans
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Romney Campaign Holds
358 Debate Watch Parties Across 11 States
Boston, MA –
On Thursday, the Romney campaign and the Republican Team will hold 358
debate watch parties across 11 states. There will be 33 watch parties
in Colorado, 33 in Florida, 51 in Iowa, 41 in Michigan, 12 in Nevada,
20 in New Hampshire, 37 in North Carolina, 35 in Ohio, 26 in
Pennsylvania, 30 in Virginia, and 40 in Wisconsin. As people across the
country join their families and friends to watch Paul Ryan debate Vice
President Joe Biden, they will witness the choice between two very
different visions for America’s future. This November, voters will have
the chance to decide between four more years of fewer jobs, less
take-home pay, and economic stagnation, or a real recovery marked by
pro-growth policies, more jobs, and higher take-home pay. Americans
cannot afford another four years like the last four years. The
following events are open to the press. Please note that all times are
local.
Thursday,
October
11, 2012
COLORADO
Event:
Colorado
Springs Debate Watch Party
Location:
Jack Quinn’s
21 South Tejon Street
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Time:
6:30 PM
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Event:
Denver
Debate Watch Party with Jeb Bush, Jr.
Location:
Tavern Uptown
538 E 17th Avenue Parkway
Denver,
Colorado
Time:
6:30 PM
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Event:
Grand
Junction Debate Watch Party
Location:
Grand Junction Victory Center
114
1st Street
Grand
Junction Colorado
Time:
6:30 PM
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FLORIDA
Event:
Boca Raton Debate Watch Party
Location:
O’Brian’s Irish Pub
51 SE 1st Avenue
Boca Raton, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Fort Lauderdale Debate Watch Party
Location:
Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill
6500 North Federal Highway
Fort
Lauderdale, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Fort
Myers Debate Watch Party
Location:
Big Game Waterfront Grill
2500 Main Street
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Time:
8:00
PM
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Event:
Gainesville
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Outback Steakhouse
3536 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Jacksonville Debate Watch
Party
Location:
Mudville Grill
3105 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Jacksonville Debate Watch Party
Location:
Skewers by Tento Brazilian Steak House
880 A1A North
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Miami
Debate Watch Party with Craig Romney and Congressman Mario
Diaz-Balart
Location:
John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
253 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Orlando Debate Watch Party with Senator Mel Martinez
Location:
Paddy Murphy’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
4982
New Broad Street
Orlando, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Orlando Debate Watch Party
Location:
Gators Dockside
4349
West Lake Mary Boulevard
Lake
Mary, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Panama City Debate Watch Party with
Congressman Connie Mack
Location:
Marina Cantina
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida
Time:
7:00 PM
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Event:
Pensacola Debate Watch Party
with Congressman Jeff Miller
Location:
Silver Screen Theater
7280 Plantation Road
Pensacola, Florida
Time:
7:00 PM
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Event:
Tallahassee Debate Watch Party
Location:
Po’ Boys Creole Café
224 East College Avenue
Tallahassee, Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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Event:
Tampa Debate Watch Party
Location:
Quaker Steak and Lube
10400
49th Street North
Clearwater,
Florida
Time:
8:00 PM
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IOWA
Event:
Urbandale Debate Watch Party with
Senator Chuck Grassley
Location:
Urbandale Victory Office
2775
86th Street
Urbandale, Iowa
Time:
7:30 PM
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Event:
Burlington Debate Watch Party
Location:
Burlington Victory Office
3125
Agency Street
Burlington,
Iowa
Time:
7:30 PM
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Event:
Davenport
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Davenport Victory Office
311
W. Kimberly Road
Davenport, Iowa
Time:
7:30 PM
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Event:
Coralville Debate
Watch Party and Young Americans for Romney Phone Bank
Location:
Coralville Victory Office
89
2nd Street Unit 8
Coralville,
Iowa
Time:
6:30 PM
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Event:
Mason
City Debate Watch Party
Location:
Mason City Victory
Office
1314
4th Street SW, Suite 204
Mason
City, Iowa
Time:
7:30 PM
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Event:
Sioux City Debate
Watch Party
Location:
Sioux City Victory Office
4133
Gordon Drive
Sioux City, Iowa
Time:
7:30 PM
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Event:
Bettendorf
Women for Mitt Debate Watch Party
Location:
2865
Hickory Hills Lane (private residence)
Bettendorf,
Iowa
Time:
8:30 PM
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MICHIGAN
Event:
Holland Debate
Watch Party with Congressman Bill Huizenga
Location:
Ottawa County GOP
513
E. 8th Street, Suite 15
Holland,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
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Event:
Howell
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Livingston Victory Center
2554
E Grand River Avenue
Howell,
Michigan
Time:
8:30
PM
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Event:
Lansing Debate Watch
Party with Congressman Mike Rogers
Location:
Ingham Victory Center
520
Seymour Avenue
Lansing,
Michigan
Time:
7:00 PM
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Event:
Kalamazoo Debate Watch
Party with Senate Candidate Pete Hoekstra
Location:
Kalamazoo Victory Center
7632
S. Westnedge Avenue
Portage,
Michigan
Time:
7:00 PM
***
Event:
Livonia
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Wayne-Livonia Victory Center
29635
Plymouth Road
Livonia,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
***
Event:
Grand Rapids Debate
Watch Party
Location:
Kent County Victory Center
725
Lake Michigan Drive NW
Grand
Rapids, Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
***
Event:
Grand Blanc
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Genesee
Victory Center
12741
S. Saginaw Road
Grand
Blanc, Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
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Event:
Traverse City
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Grand Traverse Victory Center
1107
E. 8th Road, Suite B
Traverse
City,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
***
Event:
Macomb Debate Watch
Party
Location:
Macomb Victory Center
13285
Hall Road, Suite C125
Utica,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
***
Event:
Marquette Debate Watch Party
Location:
Marquette Victory Center
2164
US-41 West
Marquette,
Michigan
Time:
8:30
PM
***
Event:
Saginaw Debate Watch Party
Location:
Saginaw Victory Center
3071
Bay Road, Suite 300
Saginaw,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
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Event:
Jackson
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Jackson Victory Center
414 S
Jackson Street
Jackson,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
***
Event:
Battle Creek Debate
Watch Party
Location:
Calhoun Victory Center
90 S
20th Street, Suite B
Battle
Creek,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
***
Event:
Dearborn Debate Watch Party
Location:
Wayne-Dearborn Victory Center
22707
Michigan Avenue
Dearborn,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
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Event:
Riverview
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Wayne-Riverview Victory
Center
19220
Fort Street
Riverview,
Michigan
Time:
8:30 PM
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NEVADA
Event:
Reno Debate Watch Party with Governor Brian
Sandoval
Location:
Team Nevada Reno HQ
3702 S. Virginia Street, Suite G1
Reno,
Nevada
Time:
5:45 PM
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Event:
Las Vegas Debate Watch Party
Location:
Team Nevada Summerlin HQ
9640 West Tropicana, Suite
106
Las
Vegas, Nevada
Time:
5:45 PM
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Event:
Henderson Debate Watch
Party with Congressman Joe Heck
Location:
Team Nevada Henderson HQ
8915 S. Pecos Road, Suite 17 A
Henderson,
Nevada
Time:
5:45 PM
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NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Event:
Manchester Debate Watch Party
Location:
Jillian’s
50
Phillippe Cote Street
Manchester,
New
Hampshire
Time:
8:30 PM
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Event:
Nashua
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Nashua Victory Office
427 Amherst Street
Nashua,
New
Hampshire
Time:
8:30 PM
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Event:
Stratham
Debate Watch Party
Location:
Stratham
Victory Office
72 Portsmouth Avenue,
Unit 101
Stratham,
New
Hampshire
Time:
8:30 PM
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NORTH
CAROLINA
Event:
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October 10,
2012
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Virginia Romney Campaign to Hold 30 Debate
Watch Parties Statewide
ARLINGTON, Va. –
On Thursday, Romney-Ryan supporters across Virginia will gather
together to watch Congressman Paul Ryan debate Vice President Joe
Biden. Ben Romney will host the Arlington gathering and Tagg
Romney will be attending a party hosted by the College Republicans at
the University of Virginia. Additionally, Virginia GOP Victory Chair
Pete Snyder and former Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Kate
Obenshain will host a debate watch party in Stafford.
The
choice between two very different visions for our nation's future will
be on full display at the debate this Thursday: four more years of
higher federal taxes and less take-home pay in Obama’s stagnant
economy, or a chance for a real recovery with Republican pro-growth
policies that reform our tax code, foster upward mobility, and deliver
more jobs and take-home pay. After four years of the President's
failed
policies that have left Virginians with plummeting incomes and higher
costs of living, Virginia simply can't afford four more years like the
last four years.
The Romney campaign will host 30 watch parties across the Commonwealth.
The following are open press:
Thursday October 11, 2012
What:
Arlington
Debate
Watch
Party
with Ben Romney
Where:
Romney Campaign Virginia Headquarters
3811
N.
Fairfax
Dr.,
Suite 750
Arlington,
VA
22203
When:
8:00 P.M.
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What:
Charlottesville Debate Watch Party with Tagg Romney and UVA College
Republicans
Where:
University of Virginia
Nau Hall, Room
211
1540 Jefferson
Park Ave.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
When: 8:30
PM EDT
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What:
Chesterfield Debate Watch and Sign Making Party
Where: Chesterfield
North Victory Office
9503 Hull St. Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
When: 8:00
PM EDT
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What:
Virginia Beach Debate Watch Party
Where: Virginia Beach
Victory Office
911 First Colonial
Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA
23454
When: 8:00
PM EDT
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What:
Stafford Debate Watch Party with Pete Snyder and Kate Obenshain
Where: American Legion
1204
American
Legion
Rd.
Stafford, VA 22405
When: 8:30
PM EDT
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