(CNN) - Mitt Romney rolled out another slate of endorsements Wednesday, hailing support from former North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole as well as a panel of high-profile women in New Hampshire.
In endorsing Romney, Dole praised the former Massachusetts governor's experience and character.
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"America is facing some of the greatest challenges in our nation's history, in particular with regard to our economic future," Dole wrote in a release. "It is vitally important that we nominate an individual with both a steady hand for these difficult times and the experience and capabilities to get our country back on track."
Dole campaigned with her husband, former Kansas Senator Bob Dole, when he was running as the GOP nominee in the 1996 presidential election. The North Carolina Republican touted her Iowa contacts in her statement endorsing Romney.
"I've been in all of Iowa's 99 counties twice and have met hundreds and hundreds of dedicated voters," Dole wrote. "Endorsements may not matter, but hopefully my friends in Iowa will also offer their support to the Governor, a man of experience, leadership and unassailable character."
Romney also heralded the support from a long list of New Hampshire women Wednesday, including leaders in local government and the wives of three prominent Granite State politicians.
The panel of "New Hampshire Women for Mitt" includes Kathy Gregg, wife of former New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg; Nancy Sununu, wife of former New Hampshire Gov. John H. Sununu; and Lisa Bass, wife of Rep. Charlie Bass.
"I am proud to earn the support of these outstanding women from across New Hampshire," Romney said in a statement. "They share my vision of a 'Smaller, Simpler, and Smarter' federal government so that we don't burden future generations with crushing debt and deficits."
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OMG!!! That's Elizabeth Dole? No wonder she endorses the $250M flip flopper. She probably can't recognize herself when looking in the mirror.
I always liked Elizabeth but I am seeing a pattern here for mitts. Lots of the old folks coming to his aid.
Romney 2012 !! The logical choice and the true handy man that can actually fix the economy, not just patch it.
Marie MD observed:
I always liked Elizabeth but I am seeing a pattern here for mitts. Lots of the old folks coming to his aid.
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It means that Mitt Romney is a "status quo candidate" who will become a "status quo politician" who will do nothing to change the economic inequity in this country.
Gee, seems like Romney has the backing of a number of influential Republican leaders. Now, if he could only get the backing of the rank and file....
She was a crook that ran the Red cross almost into bankruptcy when she ran it.
Jariv – Fix which Country? China or India? Outsourcing more jobs there?
It means that Mitt Romney is a "status quo candidate" who will become a "status quo politician" who will do nothing to change the economic inequity in this country.
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Of course he will. He'll give everybody the opportunity to work. Of course some will not avail themselves of that opportunity and instead sit on the couch complaining about how life isn't fair. Oh well... you can lead a socialist to opportunity but you can't make him work!
Nothing like Newt and Paul getting near first in the polls to get the troops to circle the wagons around the person best suited to handing Obama his pink slip in November.
It does not matter as to who this old coot endorses, those days are gone...Bob Dole, Jessie Helms, or Goldwater, does not matter...they are all bunch of old coots...o.k, Romney may be front-runner, but will never win with Obama....period. Obama2012.
Elizabeth Dole won't help Romney in NC. We voted her out after 1 term in 2008. She was never in NC and did nothing for our state. My gosh what has she done to her face, bless her heart.
Does she endorse erectile dysfunction pills, as well as Mittens?
Every week Romney gets endorsements still his polling numbers are still less than 30s
Many conservatives still begging g others to run
She did a great job as head of the Red Cross.
I would like to ask former Senator Bob Dole what he thinks of Mitts five sons commitment to military service.
I am not sure how that is "flaunting". All Mitt said was that he is proud to "earn" the support of these outstanding women. He is graciously thanking them for their support.
Flaunting would be more like self anointing yourself the nominee.
Some people have a penchant for premature self aggrandizement – Mitt thankfully isn't one of them.
There is a reason this haridan lost her relection bid in 2006. More of the same, old tired GOP garbage. And what' s up with that retooled face? Whew.
Jarviv – Tell that to the hundreds of people who lost their jobs due to his efforts to restructure several business. Or, lets not forget that he a) abused his pet dog and b) committed voter fraud...
She was punted out of office by the voters in North Carolina for being a complete waste of space. How is endorsement valued? Plus she looks like Tammy Faye Bakker. Yikers!
Truth somebody wrote:
Of course he will. He'll give everybody the opportunity to work.
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You need to get your ideology straight, pal. Isn't that which you describe meet your own definiton of socialism? Does government create jobs, or does the private sector create jobs? I point this out because the only way a Pres. Romney could draw on his *vast experience* at Bain Capital is to buy out companies, and reinvent them, which means government take over of the private sector. You need to get your ideology straight, pal.
Go Mitt 2012!
Truth and Nothing But the Truth
Nothing like Newt and Paul getting near first in the polls to get the troops [insert quote from below] to circle the wagons around the person best suited to handing Obama his pink slip in November
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[ light the torches, inspire fear in the people, and declare you will conduct a secret ballot count, and ]
It also means that the person best suited in the conservative alternate universe is the person best suited in the actual universe of the here and now to win the election. No matter who the Republicans pick out of the current field, They. Will. Lose. Except for the Tea Parry Raucus in the House, everyone can see it coming, which is why there is such a panic within the Republican ranks.
[EDIT] person best suited in the conservative alternate universe is *NOT* the person best suited in the actual universe
>A. Goodwin - Tell that to the hundreds of people who lost their jobs due to his efforts to restructure several business.
Or maybe to the thousands that KEPT their jobs because the company was able to survive and prosper after being restructured. Did you complain like this when the government restructured GM nd peopl elost their jobs? That was Obama's fault right?
>Or, lets not forget that he a) abused his pet dog and b) committed voter fraud...
Soooooo.... think it might be time you put the bottle down???
Truth and Nothing But the Truth wrote:
Did you complain like this when the government restructured GM nd peopl elost their jobs?
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You did, though. You have complained about it to no end, and in all CAPS, no less.
Looks like Karl Rove's Plan to Elect the Next Neocon Robot continues on schedule. Expect more lame announcements from the corporatist elitists and neocons as Rove tries to heard conservative voters into the slaughter chute before they realize it's too late. No doubt Rove is already planning to hack primary votes around the country with little scams like secret counting. Go Ron Paul!
This women needs a face transplant