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U.S. Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-CA) Endorses Governor Mitt Romney
Yahooo ^ | Jan 31, 2008 | Kevin Madden

Posted on 02/02/2008 2:22:03 PM PST by Red Steel

BOSTON, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, U.S. Congressman Brian Bilbray (R-CA) endorsed Governor Mitt Romney to be the next President of the United States. Congressman Bilbray is Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus and a San Diego native.

"It is an honor to have Congressman Bilbray as part of our campaign to build a stronger America. Throughout his years of public service, he has stood strong for our common conservative principles. His support will be critical in the upcoming California primary. I look forward to working with him in California ahead of the primary and in Washington as we reform the immigration system," said Governor Romney.

Congressman Bilbray joins a California Romney for President team that includes U.S. Congressmen Howard "Buck" McKeon, John Campbell, Wally Herger and Dana Rohrabacher.

Announcing his support today, Congressman Bilbray said, "Our country faces unprecedented challenges and we need a leader with proven executive leadership. That leader is Mitt Romney. He can strengthen our economy because he has worked firsthand in the economy. He will work to strengthen our immigration laws without allowing amnesty to 12-20 million illegal immigrants. I am proud to support Governor Mitt Romney and his campaign to be our next President."

Background On U.S. Congressman Brian Bilbray:

Congressman Brian P. Bilbray Was Elected To Represent The 50th Congressional District Of California In June 2006. Congressman Bilbray currently serves on the House committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on Veteran's Affairs and the Science and Technology Committee. He is a member of the House Republican Policy Committee and the Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus. Congressman Bilbray was first elected to Congress in 1994 where he advocated fiscal responsibility and policies to secure our borders. In 2001, he left Congress, but continued his work on immigration reform as the co-Chairman of the National Board of Advisors for the Federation for American Immigration Reform.

In June 2006, Congressman Bilbray returned to Congress in a special election. Today, he continues to advocate policies that will end illegal immigration and serves as Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus. Congressman Bilbray is a native San Diegan and has served the people of San Diego County as a Mayor, County Supervisor and Member of Congress. He and his wife Karen have five children and six grandchildren.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: 110th; 2008endorsements; aliens; bilbray; elections; illegalimmigration; immigrantlist; immigration; romney
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1 posted on 02/02/2008 2:22:03 PM PST by Red Steel
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To: Red Steel

Rush Limbaugh needs to speak up Monday.

Enough stalling.


2 posted on 02/02/2008 2:22:55 PM PST by Cringing Negativism Network (So-called free trade advocates = "China Firsters")
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To: Red Steel

Brian’s a good man.


3 posted on 02/02/2008 2:24:14 PM PST by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: Red Steel

Keep them coming in folks.


4 posted on 02/02/2008 2:26:12 PM PST by sweetiepiezer (GO MITT........GO MITT..........GO MITT...........)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

I’m thinking the same thing. Rush needs to tell his listeners whom he is supporting.


5 posted on 02/02/2008 2:27:00 PM PST by Signalman
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To: jan in Colorado; Checkers

pinging


6 posted on 02/02/2008 2:27:13 PM PST by sweetiepiezer (GO MITT........GO MITT..........GO MITT...........)
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To: Bobkk47

I agree. If not now, when?


7 posted on 02/02/2008 2:30:56 PM PST by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: Red Steel

Yes! All conservatives stop stalling and show your support for Mitt. The time is now. The alternative is a disaster!


8 posted on 02/02/2008 2:31:53 PM PST by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

Rush must sign the ABM Treaty,

Anybody But McCain.


9 posted on 02/02/2008 2:32:15 PM PST by Para-Ord.45
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To: Red Steel

If anyone doesn’t think the calling isn’t important between now and Tuesday, read this exchange:

To: Matchett-PI

I have been calling for Romney all day. It’s amazing that there are still so many that are undecided between Mitt and McCain. Most of my undecideds said they would look at Romney again. One person from Teller County Colorado was telling me that she had no idea as to where to go on Tuesday, and no one she knew did either. What is going on out there? She wants input into the upcoming election, but nothing was sent to the voters in her area. This is unreal.

22 posted on 02/02/2008 2:04:50 PM EST by adc (Rush ‘08)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/gop/1963648/posts?page=22#22

To All:

We have three days to stop McCain and if you want to help us you don’t even have to leave your house.

The calls you make that connect you to voters could put Mitt over the top, they could mean the difference in determining our next president. Please join us during all or some of the times we have set aside by emailing “I want to win” to CallatHome@MittRomney.com.

Pass this info on to as many people as possible.

McCain must be stopped! bttt

14 posted on 02/02/2008 9:14:09 AM EST by Matchett-PI
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/gop/1963648/posts?page=14#14


10 posted on 02/02/2008 2:43:37 PM PST by Matchett-PI (Thompson needs to come out for Romney NOW or face our wrath!!!)
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To: Bobkk47
Rush needs to tell his listeners whom he is supporting.

If Rush would only come out against McCain, the tide would turn and Romeny would win the nomination.

But for some reason rush will never say anything negative about McCain.

/sarcasm

11 posted on 02/02/2008 2:54:55 PM PST by trumandogz
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To: trumandogz

Rush criticizing McCain isn’t (nearly) enough.

Rush needs to say it:

“Vote for Mitt Romney”.

Otherwise, Limbaugh’s simply enabling this trainwreck.


12 posted on 02/02/2008 2:57:17 PM PST by Cringing Negativism Network (So-called free trade advocates = "China Firsters")
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To: Red Steel

It is all about amnesty. Bilbray understands that is the issue.


13 posted on 02/02/2008 2:58:07 PM PST by kabar
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To: AngelesCrestHighway
Why should conservatives support a what can only charitably be called a moderate? Conservatives in California have learned their lesson. Many of the partisan persuasion supported a liberal Republican and now they're sorry. Damned sorry.

Here is a fact: If the choice is between liberals (Clinton, McCain and Obama),a moderate (Romney) and fuzzy logic (Paul), the best outcome elects a moderate. It doesn't make any more sense for conservatives to promote a moderate than for conservatives to support a liberal or to elevate an unqualified individual to high office.

14 posted on 02/02/2008 3:00:53 PM PST by Amerigomag
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To: sweetiepiezer

BTT! Another endorsement from a strong border security man.

Romney has more congressional endorsments than McCain, who has been their pier. That should tell us something!!!


15 posted on 02/02/2008 3:30:34 PM PST by AuntB (" DON'T LET THE PRESS PICK YOUR CANDIDATE!" Mrs. Duncan Hunter 1/5/08)
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To: sweetiepiezer

The trend continues...
the liberals endorse McCain, the conservatives endorse Romney!

I wish the voters would open their eyes and see the truth, instead of falling for the lies and manipulation of the ENEMEDIA!


16 posted on 02/02/2008 3:38:06 PM PST by jan in Colorado ("It's easier to believe a lie one hears 1,000 times than to believe a fact that one has never heard)
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To: Red Steel

Excellent. He’s a strong conservative, and a strong person on illegal immigration.


17 posted on 02/02/2008 4:35:05 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: Red Steel

Romney may not win California on Tuesday, but hopefully with endorsements from Reps. Bilbray and Rohrbacher he can get solid voting numbers in Orange and San Diego counties where large conservative blocs will vote, and win some delegates.


18 posted on 02/02/2008 8:33:22 PM PST by dowcaet
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To: dowcaet

We need Romney to become the comeback kid. Otherwise, the Republican Party is in effect destroyed until 2012. We may well see The Dems win the most Southern states they have won in decades.

The Senate and House will lose even more, not to mention gubanatorial seats. Personally, as much as I hate to see it happen - unless Romney is the nominee (VP doesn’t count)...I think it will be a good cleansing for the long term.


19 posted on 02/02/2008 8:48:42 PM PST by rbmillerjr
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To: Red Steel

Terrific!! Bilbray is one of our heroes re controlling illegal immigration and border security.


20 posted on 02/02/2008 8:51:06 PM PST by La Enchiladita (I'm on the Mitt-Mobile!!!)
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