Posted on 10/22/2007 7:30:16 PM PDT by Quiet Man Jr.
The doctor known as the founder of the pro-life movement has endorsed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Dr. John Wilke, an original member of Senator Sam Brownback's Exploratory Committee, has thrown his support to Romney in the wake of Senator Brownback's withdrawal from the race.
"Unlike other candidates who only speak to the importance of confronting the major social issues of the day, Governor Romney has a record of action in defending life," Dr. Willke said. "Every decision he made as governor was on the side of life. I know he will be the strong pro-life president we need in the White House, Governor Romney is the only candidate who can lead our pro-life and pro-family conservative movement to victory in 2008."
Dr. Willke's fervent support should help erase doubts about Romney's commitment to the pro-life cause, which has been questioned due to his former position in support of abortion when he was governor of Massachusetts.
Said Romney, "I am proud to have the support of a man who has meant so much to the pro-life movement in our country. He knows how important it is to have someone in Washington who will actively promote pro-life policies. Policies that include more than appointing judges who will follow the law but also opposing taxpayer funded abortion and partial birth abortion. I look forward to working with Dr. Willke and welcome him to Romney for President."
Dr. Willke, helped found the National Right To Life Committee and served for 10 years as its president. Dr. Willke serves as president of the Life Issues Institute, Inc., and president of the International Right to Life Federation.
Dr. Willke a physician, had a daily radio program that was carried on over 300 radio stations for 20 years. His one-minute radio comments, entitled "Life Jewels," were carried on over 750 stations in English and 300 more in Spanish. He has written eleven books, and is a lecturer and a frequent television and radio show guest. His works have been published in 32 languages, and he and his wife Barbara have lectured in 76 countries.
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At the moment, Romney’s campaign is probably doing the best job. They’ve been working to cover his right flank, where he was weak, and they’ve put together a nice string of endorsements to grab some press.
I’m still backing Fred, but when the primaries roll around, I’ll go with whoever is in the strongest position to stop Rudy.
We discussed this in another thread. Willke is a seriously misinformed individual to support phony liberal Precious Willard over such an issue.
True, 50 million and he has a firm lock on Fourth place in national polling.
LOL
Maybe senility? Maybe he just couldn’t resist the Romney full court press?
Romney is STILL speaking out in favor of fetal stem cell research, and his record in Massachusetts as governor was not good.
I am not sure what the effect is on Christians like myself who are involved in their churches on a local level. I am afraid that I am not up to date on national christian political figures and I wonder how many people these endorsements will affect.
What a crock! Romney was an outstanding Governor. Why don’t you do a little reading up on him.
Fred needs some help on his threads....you are actually helping Romney more by posting on these threads. That was why I got excited about Romney. I started reading his actual record....not the stuff his detractors have cooked up.
How much they paying you to post crap like this, honey ?
You need to get over and support Fred. Romney is eating his lunch!
His record is clearly pro-choice. He says he is now pro-life. Some believe what he says, some go more on his record.
You keep telling yourself that, sugar.
Ronald Reagan was also.
Pro-abortion. Let’s not use media weasel words. Precious will take any position at a given moment to suit the crowd. Abort babies at lunch ? No prob. A social Conserv at din-din. Sho’ ‘nuff. That’s what is called having no core principles.
Don't use a real mans name around a mittwitt!
Granted, Romney’s record in the past has not been perfect.
But aren’t we allowed to mature, to learn from mistakes, to possibly have a genuine change of heart?
I’m sure this endorsement was not given lightly.
I think if we can accept Romney’s embracing of this issue (which is evidenced by this weighty endorsement), he emerges as a very good candidate around whom we can rally. Maybe not perfect, but more than acceptable and eminently electable.
Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the very good.
I will around an Anti Mitt Nit Witt!
National polling doesn't matter. The race will be decided before most folks get to have any input other than $$. It may be pretty well wrapped up by February 6; Virginia on February 12 probably isn't going to matter any more than Texas in March. For most of us, it's only a spectator sport.
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