Governor Romney Announces Support of Wisconsin Social Conservative Leader Camille Solberg

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2007

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today announced that Camille Solberg, a prominent social conservative leader in Wisconsin, will be joining his campaign for President of the United States.

Solberg most recently served as President of the Wisconsin Coalition for Traditional Marriage where she led the successful ballot initiative to defend traditional marriage. This initiative passed with nearly 60% of the vote. She is currently a writer for the Wisconsin Christian News.

"I am proud to have Camille's support. For years, she has been a leader in defending traditional marriage and strengthening the American family. Every day, she continues to build on her impressive career of standing for sound conservative principles. I am glad that she has joined our team," said Governor Romney.

With today's announcement, Camille Solberg said, "Governor Romney has a strong record on the issues that matter most to social conservative voters. Facing unprecedented challenges to some of our most basic values, he acted to promote a culture of life, defend traditional marriage and strengthen the family. His is a record of action and a platform social conservatives can and are supporting. I am honored to be a part of his team."

Background On Camille Solberg:

Camille Solberg Is A Prominent Social Conservative Leader In Wisconsin And The Nation. She is a writer for the Wisconsin Christian News and served as the past President of the Wisconsin Coalition for Traditional Marriage. Solberg is a Commissioner on the Drug Free Communities Advisory Committee and has served on the Executive Committee of the Wisconsin Republican Party. In addition to her social conservative work, Solberg is a leader in Wisconsin's Hispanic community. In 2004, she served as the Bush-Cheney '04 Wisconsin Hispanic Coalitions Chair. She has been an adviser to the RNC Hispanic Advisory Committee and a Wisconsin Vice-Chair of the Hispanic National Republican Assembly. While active in her community, Solberg is also a freelance journalist and political correspondent.

In Case You Missed It: "The Fundamental Flaws in the McCain-Feingold Law"

By: Governor Mitt Romney

Townhall.com

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2007

"As I have traveled the country in connection with my campaign for President, I have been inspired by the commitment of countless Americans to shaping the future of America's political system. Their commitment takes many different forms, from distributing literature, to attending a campaign rally, to contributing money to an individual candidate. I applaud this involvement, even if it is not supportive of my candidacy. An informed and active citizenry is vital to the long-term health of our political system."

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"I have not spent a career in politics, but I know enough about the laws of this country, and the way Washington works, to understand that the McCain-Feingold law is riddled with shortcomings.

"Let's start with something basic: the American people should be free to advocate for their candidates and their positions without burdensome limitations."

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"The American people should be able to exercise their First Amendment rights without having to think about hiring a lawyer. But that is the direction in which we are headed. In 2004, the non-profit group Wisconsin Right to Life wanted to run grassroots radio and television ads urging people in the state to contact their Senators (which the ads mentioned by name) and ask them to oppose the ongoing filibusters of President Bush's judicial nominees. A provision in McCain-Feingold, however, was used to argue that the ads were illegal. Rendering a verdict on what constitutes acceptable political speech is something for voters – not judges – to decide."

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"We step into dangerous territory when politicians start eviscerating our fundamental freedoms in the name of amorphous principles, like campaign finance reform. If I am elected President, a top priority will be to push for the repeal of this deeply-flawed measure, and restore the full freedom of political participation and expression to the American people."

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Ovide Lamontagne Joins Romney For President in New Hampshire

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2007

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the endorsement of 1996 Republican nominee for Governor, Ovide Lamontagne. Lamontagne will provide support and insight to the Romney campaign, assisting the campaign in its efforts to reach out to the business community and conservatives in the State and the region.

"I am proud to welcome Ovide to our team. He has had an impressive career of service to his community and standing up time and again for sound conservative principles. I know he will be a tremendous addition to our campaign," said Governor Romney.

In joining Romney for President, Lamontagne said, "I have been impressed by Governor Romney's record of service and championing of important conservative principles. During his term as Governor, he promoted fiscal responsibility, advanced the culture of life, and defended the institution of marriage. He rightly recognizes that the source of America's strength is rooted in strong families, safe communities and a commitment to traditional values. I am honored to be a part of his team. "

Background On Ovide Lamontagne:

Ovide Lamontagne Is A Manchester Attorney And Was The 1996 New Hampshire Republican Nominee For Governor. A shareholder with the regional law firm of Devine, Millimet and Branch, Lamontagne represents businesses, healthcare institutions and charitable organizations. In 2007, he was recognized in Woodward & White's Best Lawyers in America in the practice of Commercial Litigation. A father of two daughters, he and his wife, Bettie, have been involved in many civic and charitable activities. Ovide has served on the Boards of Directors for CASA-NH, St. Mary's Bank, the Daniel Webster Council-BSA, and the Easter Seals Society of NH. He served as legal counsel to the New Hampshire State Senate in 1991, and from 1993 to 1996, as Chairman of the New Hampshire State Board of Education.