Election 2008: Mitt Romney (R)

Foreign Policy: Encouraged MA to assist tsunami relief efforts. Do what is in the country’s collective best interests – not what people want to hear for political points. Wishful thinking is an irrational strategy. Favors strong but rational foreign policy.

Iraq: Must win in Iraq. George W. Bush offered too little too late. Strategy flawed. Continue in Iraq as long as there is a “reasonable probability of success.” You know you’ve failed if you have a “Red Zone.”

War on Terror: Use diplomacy and military to win War on Terror. Bolster intelligence gathering capability. Only one way to lose War on Terror – Inaction. Support and promote western-friendly Muslim governments.

Taxes: No increase in taxes. Tax breaks for inner city investment. Tax free shopping day in MA. Tax relief for seniors.

Trade: Asia is an opportunity. We need to compete with China for future dominance. Educate our children to compete.

Government: Balance the budget. Favors line-item veto. Cut the pork. Evaluate and reorganize for efficiency. Turned deficit into budget surplus w/o raising taxes. “New American Dream” – Strong families, great schools, health care for everyone, a safe and prosperous nation.

Immigration: Favors English immersion. Educate adult immigrants. Legal immigration is critical to our nation’s survival. Documentation and verification. Secure our borders.

Homeland Security: Intelligence in identifying potential threats is critical to counter-terrorism efforts. Inter-agency communication is key. Increased homeland security funding in MA by $45 million. Anti-terror initiatives on public transit. Developed regional homeland security councils to assess risk, allocate dollars, and plan strategy. Expand benefits for military families.

Economy: Americans should be able to save. Environment tied to economy. Created more jobs in MA. Promotes training and re-education. Favors investment and entrepreneurialism. Prevent job outsourcing. Favors first-time-home buyer grants. Welcomed many large corporations to MA.

Education: Favors charter schools and vouchers. Education is the civil rights issue of our time. Free college education for members of the National Guard. Education is an essential investment necessary to stay ahead. Close the achievement gap. Improve quality of teachers through incentives and training. Adams Scholarship (MA) allows students scoring in the top 25% (by school district) on MCAS to get public university education (4 years) at no cost. Our children must be educated in order to compete on a global level.

Health Care: Favors universal health care. Subsidize low income health coverage. Favors prescription drug coverage for seniors. Banned smoking in public places.

Welfare: Work for welfare. Eliminate homelessness through efficiency and adequate assistance. Provided fuel assistance for poor in MA. Extended jobless benefits in MA. Improved housing accessibility in MA. Create more jobs. Help recipients get on their feet. Supports faith-based programs.

Abortion: Opposed to abortion but keep it legal, keep it safe. Life of the mother, rape & incest.

Civil Rights: Opposes gay marriage. Gays should have the same benefits as married couples. Favors death penalty. No assault weapons. Child locks on guns. Every American deserves equal opportunity.

Energy: Open ANWR to oil drilling. Pursue alternative energy. Enforce regulations. Energy independence is crucial.

Compare Mitt Romney's views with:

Rudy Giuliani
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
John McCain
John Edwards
Bill Richardson
Sam Brownback
Newt Gingrich
Joe Biden