PRESS RELEASES from  the RNC
March 13, 2012

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus Statement Regarding the Results of the Alabama Primary

“I want to congratulate Rick Santorum on his victory in Alabama, and thank all of the Alabama Republicans who cast their ballots in today’s primary election,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

“The inconvenient truth for President Obama in the upcoming election is that Americans are not better off than we were three years ago, and the president’s policies are one of the main reasons. The president continues to advocate for more debt, more spending, and higher taxes instead of taking a responsible approach to managing our economy.

“With gas prices rising and voters growing more dissatisfied with the president every day, it’s clear that Americans are ready for new leadership in Washington and I’m confident that’s exactly what will happen on Election Day in November.”

RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the Mississippi Primary Election

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding the results of the Mississippi primary:

“Congratulations to Rick Santorum on his victory tonight in Mississippi,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. “I also want to thank all of our candidates for their work to make Barack Obama a one-term president.

“President Obama’s policies have taken America in the wrong direction. Under his presidency, unemployment is higher, and the national debt is growing faster than ever. Families are paying more for gas, groceries, and healthcare. Meanwhile, Obama’s political donors get favors, jobs, and special treatment.

“We are not better off in the Obama economy, and it’s time for new leadership and pro-growth, fiscally responsible policies. In November, Americans can vote for that new direction and send a Republican to the White House.”

PRESS RELEASE from Mississippi Republican Party
March 13, 2012

Mississippi Republican Party Chairman’s Statement On The Results Of The Presidential Primary

JACKSON- Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Joe Nosef released the following statement on the election results in the presidential preference primary:

“I congratulate Rick Santorum on winning the Republican primary for president in Mississippi. He earned a hard-fought victory today. We were grateful that Senator Santorum, Governor Romney, and Speaker Gingrich each spent so much time campaigning in our state. This was a close race, however all Republicans can agree on one thing: we have to beat President Obama in November. Mississippi Republicans are looking forward to having a Republican nominee to support and help elect in November.”

BLOG POSTING from the RNC
March 14, 2012

Record GOP Turnout In MS/AL Primaries

Good morning, Republican voters turned out in full force in Alabama and Mississippi last night, well above 2008 GOP numbers, showing yet again that the party is energized to replace President Obama. There is no doubt we will have a battle-tested nominee who will be ready to take on this president who has an enthusiasm problem, is struggling in the polls, and his much-talked-about ground game appears it isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

 

Alabama

2008 – 552,209

2012 – 614,940 w/ 98.4% reporting *new record turnout

 

Mississippi

2008 – 143,286

2012 – 283,315 w/99.3% reporting *new record turnout