Governor Mitt Romney's Video Channels Exceed 1.5 Million Viewings

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney announced today that his innovative Internet video channels have topped 1.5 million total viewings after just 15 weeks in operation and continue to break new ground by dynamically streaming his message of change in Washington to Americans across the country.

Mitt TV now offers more than 100 different video clips in eight channels, including a documentary about Governor Romney's accomplishments, remarks on major issues, news and interview clips, full-length speeches, Congressional endorsements, and questions and answers from his "Ask Mitt Anything" events.

"A major part of our effort is to make sure we're getting our message across to people who get their information in new and up-to-date ways," said Kevin Madden, Romney press secretary. "Internet video is certainly a very powerful and interactive new medium."

Mitt TV, the innovative Internet TV channel which is incorporated into the www.MittRomney.com web site, has accounted for a majority of the totals views with over 801,000 videos watched. Governor Romney's YouTube channel, available at www.youtube.com/mittromney, has garnered over 705,000 video views – including the Governor's YouChoose Spotlight video, which is the most popular video produced by any 2008 presidential campaign to date.

"We program Mitt TV much like the campaign's own television network," observes Madden. "Most of Mitt TV's content is original, and cannot be viewed anywhere else. Mitt TV offers voters a unique opportunity to spend as much time as they want with Governor Romney, hearing his views direct and unfiltered."

MittRomney.com On Debate Night:

For the first Republican presidential primary debate on May 3rd in California, MittRomney.com will feature a section exclusively for updates from Simi Valley. Make sure to check out this section of the web site on May 3rd for press releases, photos and video clips.

Fast Facts About Governor Mitt Romney's Video Channels:

- Of the 106 Mitt TV videos, the first chapter of the "Mitt Romney Story" documentary has the most views with 128,790.

- Of the 92 videos on Governor Romney's YouTube channel, "What Do You Believe is America's Single Greatest Challenge?" was the most viewed with 433,132.

- With 1,740 subscribers to his YouTube channel, Governor Romney has substantially more subscribers than any other 2008 Republican candidate.

- Governor Romney's YouTube channel has 60 videos with over 1,000 views apiece, more than triple that of the nearest 2008 Republican candidate. Ninety-six videos on Mitt TV have over 1,000 views apiece.

Romney For President Announces "Iowa Students For Romney" Campus Chairs

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President announced the additional Campus Chairs of "Iowa Students for Romney," a grassroots group that will inform their on-campus communities around the state about Governor Romney's plan to bring real change to Washington.

Together, these sixteen young leaders will serve as Students for Romney Campus Chairs at their respective colleges and universities around the state. Romney for President announced the formation of the first chapter at the University of Northern Iowa in March. Since that time, the organization has grown statewide.

"The hard work of these college and university students will play a pivotal role in the success of our grassroots organization," said Gentry Collins, Iowa Romney for President Campaign Manager. "They understand that Governor Romney is the only candidate putting forward specific proposals and ideas to keep the opportunity for prosperity alive for future generations. Each campus chair will organize fellow students and make sure their campus communities know that Governor Romney will successfully lead our nation to answers for the new generation of challenges we're facing."

Iowa Students For Romney Campus Chairs:

Donald Bladt (Cornell College, Chair): Bladt grew up on a farm outside of Shelby, Iowa. He is a sophomore Chemistry major, a member of the football team and a member of the Health Professions Society.

Tristan Cook (Cornell College, Co-Chair): Cook is a senior from Madison, Wisconsin. He is a double major in History and Psychology with a minor in American Politics. Prior to his involvement with "Students for Romney," he worked on Congressman Jim Leach's re-election campaign in 2006.

Phil Jeneary (Central College): Jeneary is a senior at Central College majoring in Political Science, and is from Le Mars, IA. He has interned with Senator Grassley in Washington, D.C., and has previously campaigned for President Bush, Senator Grassley, Congressman Steve King and gubernatorial candidate Jim Nussle.

Ashton Schmidt (Drake University): Schmidt is a sophomore at Drake University majoring in Marketing and minoring in Theatre. She is a graduate of Denison High School in Denison, Iowa. Schmidt is currently the publicity chair for the Drake Chapter of College Republicans.

Luke Martz (Iowa State University): Martz is from Muscatine, Iowa. He is 20 years old and studying Political Science at Iowa State University. He is an active member of the College Republicans and the Solar Car Team. He is also an FAA certified pilot.

Geoff Gustitus (Loras College): Gustitus is a junior at Loras College majoring in Political Science and Business. He is the chapter chair of the Loras College Republicans as well as the Dubuque Regional Coordinator for the Iowa Federation of College Republicans.

Colton Long (Luther College): Long is a sophomore majoring in both Political Science and Communications at Luther College. Colton has been involved in Iowa politics since he was a young child, and is a strong supporter of personal responsibility, fiscal conservatism, and national security at home and abroad.

Casandra Young (Morningside College, Chair): Young is a native of San Luis Obispo, California and is a Political Science and Mass Communication major at Morningside College. Young was recently elected president of Morningside College Republicans for the 2007-08 year. Young participates in Morningside Volleyball and received Academic Athletic Honors. She has participated in volunteer work with the King for Congress Campaign, Nussle for Governor and President Bush's visit in Le Mars in 2006.

Kathryn Kotlik (Morningside College, Co-Chair): Kotlik is a native of Bellevue, Nebraska and a junior Political Science and Spanish major at Morningside College. Kotlik was elected as the Vice President of Morningside College Republicans for the 2007-2008 year. Kotlik also participates on the Mock Trial team and the Mustang volleyball team. Kotlik worked on the King for Congress and Nussle for Governor campaigns this past year.

Amanda Allen (Northwestern College): Allen is a junior majoring in Political Science, with a French minor at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. Originally from Lebanon, OR, Allen became active with College Republicans and volunteered for George W. Bush's reelection campaign in 2004. During her time at Northwestern, she has also been active in Sioux County Republican politics, as well as campaigning for Congressman Steve King and Jim Nussle in 2006.

Matt O'Brien (University of Dubuque): O'Brien was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa. He is currently a sophomore at the University of Dubuque, majoring in Environmental Science. O'Brien plans to go to graduate school for soil science.

Ben Johnson (University of Iowa): Johnson started three Young Republicans clubs in his, and surrounding, high schools. He is the Past-Chairman of the Kirkwood College Republicans. He is the current Chairman of the statewide Iowa Federation of College Republicans. Johnson has worked for Grassley, Leach & Mayor Paul Pate.

Carrie Janura (University of Iowa): Carrie is a sophomore from Geneva, Illinois, and is majoring in Business and pursuing a minor in Law at The University of Iowa. Janura also volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City.

Melissa Mozingo (University of Northern Iowa): Mozingo, is a junior at UNI, majoring in International Marketing, and is a member of the American Marketing Association (AMA). Mozingo has been active in politics since high school.

Janna Carson (William Penn University): Carson is a freshman at WPU. She is involved in the following campus programs: Women's Soccer, Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, William Penn University College Republican-Public Relations Director, and is the 2007-2008 Student Government Public Relations Director.

Michael Bahr (Ellsworth Community College): Bahr was born in Iowa Falls, IA and is a 2005 Graduate of Iowa Falls-Alden High School. He is currently a sophomore at Ellsworth Community College majoring in Political Science. At age 18 Bahr ran for City Council and lost to the incumbent by 9 votes. Bahr is currently a 2007 City Council Candidate.

Romney For President Announces Young Professionals For Mitt

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President announced the D.C. Chapter of Young Professionals for Mitt – the first chapter of Governor Romney's efforts to involve young professionals in his 2008 presidential campaign. Serving as Co-Chairs of the D.C. Chapter will be Alex Annett of Patton Boggs and Drew Maloney of Ogilvy Government Relations.

"Young Professionals for Mitt will be our flagship organization for reaching out to voters who are just beginning their careers. In each of their professions, they are driving forces for new and innovative ideas. With their help, they will be a driving force behind our campaign as we continue building support across the nation," said Governor Romney.

With today's announcement, Alex Annett said, "As young professionals, we are impressed with Governor Romney's pro-growth record and agenda. He has balanced budgets, promoted entrepreneurship and transformed institutions. He creates change and change is what Washington needs."

Joining his fellow Co-Chair, Drew Maloney said, "We are looking forward to helping Governor Romney raise the resources he needs to continue building his strong national organization."

Over the coming weeks, Romney for President will announce several new Young Professionals for Mitt chapters across the country.

The Young Professionals For Mitt D.C. Chapter:

- Jason Abend, National Law Enforcement Recruiters Assn.

- Alexander Annett, Patton Boggs

- Dean Armandroff, American Medical Association

- Lindsey Arms, Public Affairs Consultant

- Blake Ashbee, Direct Impact

- Annabel Atherton, Friedman Billings Ramsey

- Brian Baker, Boies Schiller & Flexner

- Michael Bell, Hogan & Hartson

- Dan and Aimee Berger

- Elliot Berke, Barbour Griffith Rogers LLC

- Andrew Bird, Organizational Staff

- Tomas Bilbao

- Scott Blakeslee, Deloitte & Touche

- Jodi Hanson Bond, Motorola

- Kevin Book, Oil & Gas Analyst

- Jill Bratina, Public Strategies

- Eric Brown, Patton Boggs LLP

- Reg Brown, Wilmer Hale

- Brad Card, Dutko Worldwide

- Stephanie Cathcart, Public Affairs Consultant

- Chaz Cirame, Consultant

- Roy Coffee, Locke Liddell Strategies

- Craig Cookson, Convio

- Cesar Conda, Navigators

- Jim Cox, B&L Group

- Christina Culver, Dutko Worldwide

- Drew Cutler, Consultant

- Makan Delrahim, Brownstein, Hyatt & Farber

- Vincent De Vito, Pepper Hamilton LLP

- David Distefano, Locke Liddell Strategies

- Troy Dow, The Walt Disney Company

- Ryan P. Duffy, Speechwriter

- Ellen Barker Dunagan, Traverse Solutions

- John Dunagan, Public Affairs Consultant

- Andrew Ehrlich, B&D Consulting

- Reed Farnsworth, Financial Consultant

- Amy Flachbart, K&L Gates

- Tucker Foote, Mastercard

- Wesley Fricks, Public Affairs Consultant

- Shawn Friesen, Government Affairs Consultant

- Kimberly Fritts, The Podesta Group

- Nate Gatten, Larson Stewart Myrick & Link

- Colleen Gerald, Public Affairs Consultant

- Chris Goode, Hyjek & Fix

- Aron Griffin, Carmen Group

- Taylor Gross, Herald Group

- Erik Gustafson, Mortgage Bankers Association

- Justin Hart, COMSYS

- Robert Hayk, Smith Barney

- Darrell Henry, Public Affairs Consultant

- Patrick Holley, Citigroup

- Mark Isakowitz, Fierce, Isakowitz & Blalock

- Rene Isles, B&D Consulting

- Michael Isom, National Security Consultant

- Todd Johnston, National Mining Association

- Ed Kaleta, Government Affairs Consultant

- John Kelly, Wal-Mart

- Anna Kimsey, Dutko Worldwide

- Dan Klenck

- Stephanie Lester, Retail Industry Leaders Association

- Drew Maloney, Ogilvy Government Relations

- Jeff McWaters, Amerigroup

- Frank Micciche, Sallie Mae

- Eric Miller, Sales Analyst

- Phil Musser, New Frontier Strategy

- Darryl Nirenberg, Patton Boggs LLP

- Sarah Obenour, Haute on the Hill

- Nels Olson, Korn/Ferry International - Josh Overbay, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

- Anita Peduzzi, PAC Director

- Julie Philp, Government Affairs Consultant

- Paul Poteet, Biotechnology Industry Organization

- Rick Powell, Quinn Gillespie

- Sara Graves Raak, Public Affairs Consultant

- Sujit Raman, Hogan & Hartson

- Brian Reardon, Venn Strategies

- Michael Robinson, Government Relations

- HL Rogers, Attorney

- Marc Ross, American Chemistry Council

- Shalla Ross, Barbour Griffith Rogers LLC

- Andy Rubert, Smith Barney

- Iggy Sanchez, DLA Piper

- Rumu Sarkar, CALIBRE Systems

- Gene Schaerr, Winston & Strawn

- Kristin Schrader, Public Affairs Consultant

- Tyler Schwab, ADT

- Travis Seegmiller, Patton Boggs

- Kristin Seitz, Public Policy Manager

- John Spitaleri Shaw

- Brett Shogren, The Washington Group

- Jonathan Simons, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

- Matt Spencer, Illumen

- Tim Stewart, Larson Stewart Myrick & Link

- Mari Stull, Club BV

- David Tamasi, Ogilvy Public Relations

- Bob Tompkins, Patton Boggs LLP

- Martin Whitmer, Whitmer & Worrall

- Anita Winsor, Consultant

- Darren Wilcox, Dutko Worlwide

- Tom Worrall, Whitmer & Worrall

- Adrian Yeoh, Sprint