Virginia for Mitt: Senate Race in Virginia

September 3, 2007

Senate Race in Virginia

With the retirement of Senator John Warner there is going to be some interesting developments in the political atmosphere in Virginia. The two expected GOP contenders for the seat are former presidential candidate and Governor Jim Gilmore, and congressman Tom Davis. These two vary differently in there ideology and belief.

Congressman Tom Davis, a moderate from Northern Virginia has not chosen a candidate for 08 yet as far as I know. His wife, State Senator Davis, has formally endorsed Rudy Guiliani. Does that mean that Tom is in league as well in supporting the former mayor? If so, we would not want him as a statewide candidate if Mitt receives the nomination.

Jim Gilmore while running for president attacked Romney many times. Will he support Romney in Virginia? That is a big question.

In the coming months, this election will heat up. The Virginia Presidential primary is slated for Feb. 12. The senate race will be in full swing by that time. Will either of these candidates push for a particular presidential candidate in Feb. hoping to also receive help in return during the election season in the fall?

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To my friends and fellow Republicans,

Throughout our country’s long and remarkable journey, there have been “inflection points,” critical moments when political, economic, military and other forces converged to alter the course of our history.

We are at one of those inflection points today.

Forces of globalization, the rise of major new economic powerhouses such as China and India, and the emergence of radical Jihad have created a “perfect storm” that will change the course of our nation. We face unprecedented challenges in securing our borders, protecting the American family, and ending America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Our actions today will determine which course America will take. Will America remain the world’s economic and military superpower, able to preserve peace, progress, and prosperity? Will our children and grandchildren grow up with the same opportunities that have been our birthright for over two centuries? Will our uniquely America culture – a culture of family, patriotism, faith, and freedom – remain our foundation and lead a stronger America into the future?

I believe the American people can rise to these and every other challenge ahead of us. Yet, at this extraordinary moment in our nation’s history, our government is failing us. Washington is busy pointing fingers, assigning blame, and spending too much money. There is too much talk and too little action.

The blame, we must admit, does not belong to just one party. If we’re going to change Washington, Republicans have to put our own house in order.

We can’t be like Democrats – a party of big spending. We can’t pretend our borders are secure from illegal immigration. We can’t have ethical standards that are a punch-line for Jay Leno.

When Republicans act like Democrats, America loses.

It’s time for Republicans to start acting like Republicans. We have to remember who we are: We are not Big Government Republicans. We are not Washington Republicans. We are Change Washington Republicans. Democrats are not the change Washington needs. We are the change Washington needs and it’s time for Republicans like us to stand for that change again.

There is not a single challenge America faces that we can’t overcome with the innovation and passion that has always been at the heart of the American people. If we change Washington, I believe America can achieve anything.

It’s time for change in Washington and that change must begin with us.

Sincerely,

Mitt Romney