Here Are 3 Things Mitt Romney Needs to Do in His Speech Tonight
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A panel of the GOP’s top strategists met on Thursday to discuss the three things Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney must say in his convention speech in order to increase his chances of winning the election.
A few strategists disagreed on the areas the Republican candidate should focus on, but they all agreed on one thing: Romney needs to make tonight’s speech, arguably the most important of his career, a forceful one to remember.
Here are the three things Mitt Romney must focus on in tonight’s speech [via American Enterprise Institute]:
‘Present a Vision for the Future of the Country’
“Most people know what he is against and what he will undo, but they don’t yet know what he is going to do and how he is going to do it, and that is the big challenge for tonight’s speech,” said Terry Nelson, George W. Bush’s 2004 political director.
‘Let People See Mitt The Person’
One-in-three Americans say they know very little about candidate Romney, panel moderator Bob Schieffer noted. Considering the fact that the former Massachusetts governor has been gunning for this nomination since 2007, that number shouldn’t be that high.
John Brabender, former senior adviser to Rick Santorum, said listing Romney’s personal biography isn’t going to be enough.
“The biography point needs to be something that illustrates a bigger point. What he in some sense has to do is let people into his heart and mind a little bit and make a personal judgment about him,” he said.
‘Present Something New’
Former George W. Bush campaign strategist Sara Fagen says the Romney campaign needs to stop being coy about specific policy plans.
“What we most importantly need in addition to the human side of this, is something new,” she said. “There hasn’t been anything new from a policy perspective that has really broken through in the last many months … He’s got to boil it down to two or three things tonight that resonate, that feel like they are new.”
Should Romney take the panelists‘ advice and incorporate all of the above into tonight’s speech, they believe he would greatly improve his chances of becoming the next president of the United States.
“Sara Fagen predicted that there would be a ‘breakout moment’ when the momentum will shift decisively to one campaign or the other,” Henrik Temp reports for AEI.
“Brabender agreed, saying that he thinks it’s entirely possible that we will see a late and dramatic shift away from President Obama in the final week or two of the campaign; as he called it, a ‘collapse’ for Obama,” Temp adds.
It wouldn’t be the first time this happened. You may recall that in the final weeks of the 1980 election, Jimmy Carter actually led Ronald Reagan in most polls. It wasn’t until Americans decided that Reagan was the safe and wise bet that they dumped Carter.
It’s entirely plausible the same could happen in 2012. However, Romney has to prove that he’s the safe and reliable bet. Heeding the advice of Thursday’s strategist panel could certainly make that happen.
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savewhitepeople
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:54pmMaybe Mitt should address why the American Dream was taken from the founding white stock and given it you another people. Honestly there is no future for whites in America anymore:
ASIA FOR THE ASIANS, AFRICA FOR THE AFRICANS, WHITE COUNTRIES FOR EVERYBODY!
Report Post »Everybody says there is this RACE problem. Everybody says this RACE problem will be solved when the third world pours into EVERY white country and ONLY into white countries.
The Netherlands and Belgium are just as crowded as Japan or Taiwan, but nobody says Japan or Taiwan will solve this RACE problem by bringing in millions of third worlders and quote assimilating unquote with them.
Everybody says the final solution to this RACE problem is for EVERY white country and ONLY white countries to “assimilate,” i.e., intermarry, with all those non-whites.
What if I said there was this RACE problem and this RACE problem would be solved only if hundreds of millions of non-blacks were brought into EVERY black country and ONLY into black countries?
How long would it take anyone to realize I’m not talking about a RACE problem. I am talking about the final solution to the BLACK problem?
And how long would it take any sane black man to notice this and what kind of psycho black man wouldn’t object to this?
But if I tell that obvious truth about the ongoing program of genocide against my race, the white race, Liberals and respectable conservatives agree that I am a naziwhowantstokillsixmillionjews.
They say they are an
MUSHY
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:03amgive Romney a chance.
Report Post »MUSHY
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 10:02amGive romney a chance !
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:27pmRomney sounds so FAKE it is unbelievable.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:01amHe is. He’s an internationalist puppet and put there to ensure the thieves at the federal reserve maintain their chokehold over us.
Report Post »Kalish
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 1:13pmRomney will do less damage than obuma, maybe we could get Rand in next time ? or something, but if obuma gets in again, this country may never be able to come back, I’m not kidding, I wanted Ron too, but its not going to happen, ron keeps on with that BS that islam only attacks because we occupy their contries etc .. NO islam attacks because the koran and mohhamed tell them to, they attack countries that have NEVER occupied their countries, if ron had just not talked about it, maybe he would be president ……
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:00pm@Kalish, I’m not convinced of that. Between his warmongering rhetoric and his national security advisers, I actually think he’ll cause more harm than the sack of crap we currently have in the WH. We’re over extended, tired and broke. Financial collapse is most likely how we’ll die, but the conflict he talks about, I believe, will spiral out of control and we’ll end up seeing war here in the states.
Report Post »TheCalmOne
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:55pmOne thing he won’t be doing is mentioning his insane religious beliefs.
Report Post »Stab_friendly
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:40pmLong on promises, short on details…
Report Post »marybethelizabeth
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:52pmMitt Romney doesn’t have to do anything.
He’s already done it all.
He’s the guy President Obama was talking about .
Staples didn’t build their business
Neither did that steel company
Neither did that day care company.
Mitt Built it.
Mitt Built the Olympics too.
Mitt healed the country’s wounds after 911.
None of us built it It Was Mitt.
The hypocrisy of the GOP was never greater.
Report Post »a2rjr
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:11pmPlease explain your stupidity.
Report Post »White_Dove
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:45pmThis maybe a duplicate, I don’t see my first post.
Report Post »I wish The Republican party would get commentators that reflect how they think. I hated it when the cameras left the floor and had to listen to them. They were just waiting their turn to through something negative out.
I don’t get it, why do people say they need to know more personally. I found for myself, people who want to know more personally, want something so they can prepare the information for ridicule, they don’t care to know to make decision.
I support legal immigration. When people come here legally, they show they have respect for the country that will allow them freedom and the chance to be successful, to worship as they please. Illegal immigrants want to work by their own rules, and laws. If they are given amnesty I will feel betrayed.
White_Dove
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:37pmI don’t understand why they keep going on and on about how we need to know more about Mitt. It sounds like a girl thing. I like to be judged based on what I do and actions. When I worked, I thought the results of my work should be enough to show I was serious about my job. Then there were those women who wanted to know more personally. I thought what does personally have to do with doing my job? I didn’t want to talk about my politics or religious beliefs because they had nothing to do with getting the job done; and I didn’t want to spend my time debating over issues that had nothing to do with the job. This sounds like a girl thing. I only care about what affects us. The commentators; couldn‘t they have found some that weren’t waiting for their turn to throw out a negative. These type of personalities belong with the Democrats, I wished Conservatives would bring in people with a desire to see a positive light. Unfortunately, when the point was brought up about illegal immigration, I am not for amnesty. I almost want to vote for Obama out of anger, because the reason America is great, and legal immigrates do good is because they respect rules and laws and speaking English out of respect for the country that has done so much for them. If they are granted amnesty I will feel betrayed.
Report Post »SCREW-WINDOWS
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:13pmWhen will Paulies stop pouting and kicking the dog just go burn one and chill !!!
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:21pmScrew-Windows, no S crew – Y o u. The thing is, not only are Paul supporters not voting for Romney, but because he (Romney) had the wisdom to take away the voting rights of everyone in the country, the Freedom Works Tea Party voters are leaving him by the masses. Oh well, guess it is Obama again and goodbye to US.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:30pmScrew-Windows, We are not pouting, we believe we have won in some respects, and with Romney and the RNC pulling the shenanigans they did at the convention plus changing rules to take the vote away from the states and putting it completely in the hands of the few in power, this has energized our base and is bringing in more Tea Party voters left and right. Romney will lose because of this and this makes us happy. Our next fight will be helping Gary Johnson as the RNC and Romney campaign has turned their thuggery politics toward him to try and silence another Liberty candidate, but you guys are all OK with that because you do not truly believe in the American way of freedom and individual liberty. So the first part of your name to you.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:35pmIf you consider speaking out about politicians dismantling our Bill of Rights whining, then the answer to your question is never until I’m dead or silenced.
Report Post »resme
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:20pm“When will Paulies stop pouting and kicking the dog just go burn one and chill !!!”
Piss off. The great thing about America, Amerika for you, is dissent and objection. Nah, We get USA USA USA chants to drown out dissent.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:04pmPaul supporters in control of party and positions take Romneys name off the ballot.
Report Post »SCREW-WINDOWS
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:25pmIt must be hell to live in your own misery !!!
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:54pmYou are the one that will be living in misery on Nov. 7.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 31, 2012 at 9:03amYes it’s hell living in a country full of voters that believe someone that supports the NDAA will be constitutionally sound in office.
Report Post »SammyStutsfruckle
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:10pmHe needs to say just one thing. “Elect me, and I promise and will put it in writing I will beat Obama’s ass off the podium and all the way back to Chicago so help me God.”
That’s all this balless wonder has to say. This one thing.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:18pmThe thing is, he will not defeat Obama. Paul supporters will not vote for him, and the Freedom Works Tea Party is leaving him by the swarms. I tried to warn everyone, but you can lead a horse to water…..
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:54pmListen to Ben Swann on The Jerry Doyle show as he has it down what is happening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfxpCu5qxx4
People should wake up and listen to a Fox anchor that has the fortitude to stand up to the establishment, anchors like him are very rare. Hopefully he does not get fired for standing for the people.
Report Post »a2rjr
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 11:30pmPlease go see 2016 before you abandon the country to the current Marxist administration. We have no chance to keep our remaining freedoms and liberty if Obama is re-elected. Many of us in the Tea Party don’t necessarily agree with the choice of Romney but he is much less dangerous and we stand a much better chance with him than with the current president. Don‘t do something stupid because you’re upset. Remember, the Progressive have been working to destroy this country for over 100 years now and will continue forward. Do you want to help them with that?
Report Post »bikerdogred1
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:51pmHow about Mitt,tells us how he feels,it’s his speech.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:50pmHow about we talk about your First Amendment which you don’t utilize because you all gnaw your own tongues for pain? Or about how when you take an Oath on the Bible you still are not telling the truth, except the truth you want to believe – which makes you think you’re telling the truth. You should always not hold back words, but let God help with your words, and decide how others will hear it.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:45pmEveryone speaking is using the teleprompter. I bet if Ron Paul had spoke, he would not have used one at all as he speaks from his heart each and every time, Fake, Fake,Fake,Fake,Fake,Fake,Fake,Fake.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:40pmIt doesn‘t matter what Mitt says because he’s known as a flip flopper. The republican cheerleaders are going to vote for him regardless. The Libertarians/Constitutionalists aren’t. The Independents will probably sit at home for the most part because it’s another choice between two complete douche bags, which is probably best for Romney considering he’s not really offering them anything but a war and higher gas prices. I just can‘t imagine anything he says will change anyone’s mind at this point. I know I‘m going to watch college football because I don’t care what anyone that the supports the NDAA, Patriot Act, etc. has to say.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:38pmThe thing about forgiveness is it starts with forgiving yourself your own trespasses.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:56pmForgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Are you forgiving yourself? Do you forgive yourself that you are not perfect? Perfection is unachievable, and if you tell yourself you are perfect, then you deceive yourself. If you can’t forgive yourself – then how could you ever forgive other people their trespasses? You couldn’t.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:36pmTalk about a real alternative that will work, or lose by landslide to Obama simple as that.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:16pmhe also might want to renounce the racist and anti Semitic quotes in the book of Mormon that he has preached if he wants to get minorities.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:26pmWhat Romney needs to do is first, tell us that the rules changes that were put in place will be rescinded and will never be put back in place as it takes the peoples voice away and we are supposed to be in charge not the establishment. But, he will not do that and that alone will be his demise. I am spreading the word about this slap in the face to all voters of all states and it will not be tolerated. If he does not come around to the peoples voice, we will make sure he is not elected. We will find out in just a few.
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:42pmRomney is the establishment, he isn’t going to talk about that. These changes protect him and his ilk. They actually don’t really want anyone to know about it. The media is doing a good job keeping it pretty quiet for their CFR brothers.
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:57pmJust, You are right, I was being a smart @ss with this as I know that Romney is a thug just like Obama and he will destroy America just as well as Obama would. The Republicans on here are so clueless in their blind following nature that they will not see their problem until they have lost everything, kinda like an alcoholic.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:24pm“Talk about the Constitution”
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:43pmWe can talk about the First Amendment that actually doesn’t matter to you because you gnaw your own tongue for pain. Wanna talk about the way you do that?
Report Post »justangry
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 8:44pmIf he talked about the Constitution he‘d either have to come out against it as a worthless piece of paper or he’d be caught lying like Paul Ryan. It’s a no win situation. I mean, people like you and I aren’t going to vote for him regardless.
Report Post »soybomb315_II
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 10:51pmat least tell us who his czars will be. lol
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