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Romney seeks help for at-risk GOP senators

Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor November 11, 2008 02:49 PM

Mitt Romney is coming to the aid of two fellow Republicans still locked in election battles that could determine the shape of the US Senate, urging his supporters to donate to their campaigns.

Through his Free and Strong America political action committee, Romney is featuring Senators Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and Norm Coleman of Minnesota.

Chambliss faces a runoff next month with Democrat Jim Martin, after neither won a majority in a three-way race last week. Coleman is in a recount with Democrat Al Franken after a bitter, nasty campaign.

Counting independents Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Democrats will control 57 votes in the Senate that is sworn in in January. They need 60 for a potentially filibuster-proof majority to help push through President-elect Barack Obama's priorities, with the race in Alaska also still up for grabs.

Romney created the PAC after losing out for the Republican presidential nomination as a vehicle to support Republicans and keep his name in the mix for a possible run in 2012.

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In these times of political turmoil within the GOP after they lost in the 2008 general election it is time for a serious consideration of the type of leader (candidate) that is very serious,knowledgeable and skillful in leading the Party and the nation.The problem the Republican Party have is division due to theology as many feel they represents their faith or religion rather than the Party which is very wrong.It should be a Political Party not a Religious One but then theres the media and pundits bringing religion issues into the presidential race.Look who won the President job it's Barrack Obama with controversial pastors but voters didn't care so much.The GOP should come together as a force for good in the future and not judging others because of their religion or their beliefs.Pointing finger and labelling others because of their church affiliation doesn't help the Republican Party in the long run.I still think Mitt Romney can handle the job well and will be fair to the people of America.

Posted by skmj November 11, 08 08:17 PM
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Say what you want about the man, but I have been extremely impressed with Romney over the course of this election, especially his actions and activities after he dissolved his run for the president. Nobody has worked harder for conservative values or for those that represent more conservative values than Obama or main stream democrats. He worked harder than anyone for McCain, McCain even said so. He worked harder for senate and house republicans across the U.S. than anyone, and more than anyone in recent history (Reagan did a good job). His PAC is the only one setup by the major GOP Leaders that is truly supporting conservative causes and not as a war chest for their next run. Good Job Romney!

Posted by Billy Bob November 12, 08 01:36 AM
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I didn't support Romney in the primaries, but he is really impressing me. Smart guy, good history of turning failed entities around, strong financial intelligence...sounds like just what we'll need in 2012.

Posted by Larry November 12, 08 01:00 PM
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Show your support for Mitt at www.myspace.com/americansformitt

Posted by Evan Smith November 13, 08 07:13 AM
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Romney could have won if people were focused on the economy, and not his religion.

Out of all of the candudates we was and is the best by far to handle our economic crisis.

For shame to those like Huckabee who slanders Romneys religion to get their own gain.

Posted by Chad November 17, 08 05:55 PM
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