Mitt Romney Promises To Refocus On Jobs
Mitt Romney revisits Obama’s 2008’s promise of creating more job. Romney plans to argue that the president has failed to live up to the hype! Romney also pledges to refocus the on jobs. For more info see below
Mitt Romney, in his nomination acceptance speech, acknowledges the “excitement” many Obama voters felt in 2008, but he plans to argue the president has failed to live up to the hype and pledge to refocus the on jobs — “lots of jobs.”
“If you felt that excitement when you voted for Barack Obama, shouldn’t you feel that way now that he’s President Obama?” Romney plans to say, according to excerpts of his speech. “You know there’s something wrong with the kind of job he’s done as president when the best feeling you had was the day you voted for him.”
The claims follows a theme sounded the night before by running mate Paul Ryan, who in his speech described the president’s former supporters as staring up at “fading Obama posters” and still looking for work.
Romney, in his early excerpts, says he’ll get the economy moving.“What is needed in our country today is not complicated or profound. It doesn’t take a special government commission to tell us what America needs. What America needs is jobs. Lots of jobs,” he says. “I am running for president to help create a better future. A future where everyone who wants a job can find one.”
He continues: “President Obama promised to slow the rise of the oceans and to heal the planet. My promise … is to help you and your family.”
Romney says he wishes Obama succeeded but “his promises gave way to disappointment and division.”
“This isn’t something we have to accept. Now is the moment when we can do something,” he says in the advance excerpts.The remarks show the candidate touching on his Mormon faith and his childhood, as well as his business acumen.
The GOP nominee, in his speech, has an unmatched chance Thursday to address lingering concerns among some about a range of issues — his conservatism, his wealth, his likability — and to give undecided voters a reason to vote for him, not just against Obama.“He needs to connect with people on an emotional level,” Republican pollster Adam Geller said. “He does not need to bash Obama.”
Geller said Romney needs an “image bump” out of the speech, which he cast as a forum to reach out and connect with people who are turned off to Obama but not quite sure whether they’re “ready to hire the challenger.”
Romney’s had the benefit going into Thursday night of a fiery warm-up act. From New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to Condoleezza Rice to running mate Paul Ryan, the speakers in Tampa have leveled pointed criticism at Obama and touted Romney’s credentials to take his place.“The American people just want to know if we’re going to change horses in midstream that I’m getting on a better, wiser horse,” Christie said Thursday morning at a Florida delegation breakfast. “That when we make this change that the change is not going to be for us to either stand in place or go backward, but that horse is going to move us forward.”
Democrats continued to tease at Romney’s perceived vulnerabilities Thursday morning, releasing a web video accusing him of seeking a “convention reinvention” and trying to “shake an Etch-a-Sketch of epic proportions.” It went on to spotlight his record at private equity firm Bain Capital, his offshore accounts and other details Democrats have used to paint him as out of touch with average Americans.
Speakers at the GOP convention, most notably his wife Ann, have tried to highlight Romney’s personal side. They’ve tried to energize voters around his candidacy — no doubt recognizing that the Romney ticket needs to make bigger inroads with independents and former Obama supporters in order to seize the majority in November.
Romney is running as an economic Mr. Fix-It, but despite a string of dismal labor reports and forecasts, the two candidates remain knotted up in a virtual tie in most polls.Democrats are sure to answer back next week with a fulsome celebration of Obama in Charlotte, N.C., for their convention, and Romney’s address will make for the Republicans’ closing words before that event.
One issue that could come up Thursday night, and which has been referenced repeatedly by other speakers, is Romney’s Mormon faith.Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, also a prominent evangelical and former presidential candidate, touched on the issue in his address Wednesday night, addressing why he as an evangelical would support someone who is not.
“I want to tell you something, of the four people on the two tickets, the only self-professed evangelical is Barack Obama. And he supports changing the definition of marriage, believes that human life is disposable and expendable at any time in the womb, even beyond the womb,” he said. “Let me say to you tonight, I care far less as to where Mitt Romney takes his family to church, than I do about where he takes this country.”
Huckabee, also a Fox News host, said Thursday that the speech should be aimed more at the broader American public than the party faithful in the Tampa Bay Times Forum Thursday night.“He doesn’t have to convince them,” Huckabee said on Fox News. “He’s got to convince the people on television. This is a television speech.”
Further, he said, Romney needs to explain how he’s going to take the country “somewhere where we want to be.”
Ryan, in accepting the vice presidential nomination Wednesday night, vouched for Romney as the man for that job.“After four years of getting the run-around, America needs a turnaround,” Ryan said, “and the man for the job is Gov. Mitt Romney.”
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is also set to speak tonight, before Romney, as are former GOP primary foe Newt Gingrich and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
THE BLOG
HOT 97
LINKS
MUSIC
Bobby Konders Presents: Massive B Legacy, Vol. 1
Release Date: November 19th, 2018 Bobby Konders Presents: Massive B Legacy – Volume 1 is now available and includes ten features on ten tracks. Burro Banton, Vybez Kartel, Bounty Killa, Sizzla, T.O.K., Elephantman, Richie Spice, Chezidek, Chronicle, and King Kong. You can listen on Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal.
#MusicStillMatters New Music: A Boogie – Nice For What
A boogie gave fans a snippet of this one via his instagram. Finally after all the request to drop the full version from fans – here it is. Check A Boogie’s version of “Nice For What.” Listen below.
#MusicStillMatters New Music: Dave East – Imagine
Dave East is set to release the 2nd installment of his “Karma” series, next week on July 27. Check out this new one off the tape called “Imagine.” Listen below.
#MusicStillMatters New Music: 070 Shake – Accusations
The G.O.O.D. Music rookie 070 Shake releases a new one called “Accusations.” Listen below.
(Video) Tony James – Sweat Slow
Toronto’s very own Tony James has released his major label debut single and visual for “Sweat Slow.” Tony says this one “Is about the one that got away, so we wanted to show the beautiful, happy women representing the ex-girlfriends of the men who took them for granted.” Look out for more from Tony this…
#MusicStillMatters New Music: Childish Gambino – Summertime Magic / Feels Like Summer
Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover follows up his video/song “This Is America” with not only one, but two records for the summer. The “Atlanta” creator tweeted “summer pack,” with a link to his songs, “Summertime Magic” and “Feels Like Summer.”
#MusicStillMatters Stream: Meek Mill – Legends Of The Summer
Meek Mill decided to treat his fans to new music when he dropped a new EP called “Legends of the Summer.” the 4-track tape features Swizz Beatz, Jeremih and PNB Rock. Stream below.
#MusicStillMatters Stream: Future – Beast Mode 2
Future links up with Zaytoven for the follow up to 2015’s “Beast Mode” titled “Beast Mode 2” which includes 9 tracks with a feature from Young Scooter. Listen below.
#MusicStillMatters New Music: T-Pain – Boo’d Up (Remix)
First it was Nicki Minaj and Quavo who put their touch on the track to mixed reviews. Then Fabolous laid his verse on the hit single. Now, T-Pain decided to give his take on the track. Listen below.
TECH TALK
We Know What YG’s Next Purchase Will Be: This ALL RED Special Edition iPhone!
An all red iPhone is on the way – I’m sure much to the delight of the Bloods. LOL! A special edition red version of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have been introduced, in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Apple’s partnership with HIV/AIDS organization, (Red).
(Video) Apple Unveils New Spaceship Campus Called “Apple Park”
One of Steve Jobs projects he left behind before his untimely death from pancreatic cancer, was the Apple spaceship campus. Take a look.
(Video) Lil Wayne Featured In EA’s ‘Need For Speed: No Limits’ Game
While we still have no Carter 5 in sight, we can at least get SOMETHING from Lil Wayne in the form of EA’s new mobile game, Need For Speed: No Limits. Players can drive as Weezy in the game, and both his voice and likeness are there for fans to enjoy. Tune is also working…
Sprint Purchases 33% Stake In Jay-Z’s Tidal
Power moves on power moves on top of power moves. Hov just struck a big deal for Tidal and the artists who have stake in the company as well, through Sprint.
(Video) Travis Scott Previews New Heat On Snapchat
Looks like Travis Scott is cooking something up…Astroworld this year?
Azealia Banks Has Been Banned From Facebook
AzealiaBanksVEVO Well, that took longer than expected.
(Video + Photo) Ariana Grande Got Her Own Character In “Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius” Game
Soon you’ll be able to play as Ariana in Final Fantasy and she broke the news to her fans yesterday.
SoundCloud Makes A Major Update That MANY People Will Be Happy About!
When SoundCloud first came out, it quickly became a hub for DJs, uploading their mixes and gaining a decent following because of it. However, as labels became more hip to the new site, they began issuing copyright infringements left to right, and DJs began leaving the streaming website in droves – especially because their accounts…
MARISA EXPLAINS IT ALL
Marisa Mendez x Jamal x Tunisia – Marisa Explains It All [Episode 16: “Holiday Hangover”]
We’ve made it to episode 16 of my podcast, Marisa Explains It All, and I finally decided to share it with you guys here. LOL! On this episode, we pre-gamed before the Ebro In The Morning holiday party…and uh, yeah. Drunk talk and feelings were at an all time high. Our music picks are as…
Behind The Lyrics: Lil Wayne Admits To Botched Suicide Attempt As A Child On “London Roads”
Lil Wayne has long recounted a story of “accidentally” shooting himself when he was 12, playing with a 9 mm handgun. Thankfully, an off-duty cop was around to help young Tune, and he survived to become the rap star he is today. Apparently, that wasn’t the whole story, though! On “London Roads”, a song from…
(Video) Machine Gun Kelly Finally Opens Up About Amber Rose
Machine Gun Kelly is one of my favorite artists and has been a good friend of mine for years now, so it was double the blessing to make my Hot 97 interview debut with him on Ebro In The Morning today! The Bad Boy rapper stopped by to discuss his new single and its powerful…
Behind The Lyrics: Wiz Khalifa Comes For Amber’s Neck On “For Everybody”
Last night, Juicy J dropped his Wiz Khalifa-assisted single “For Everybody,” and boy did Wiz have some choice words for his ex Amber Rose on the track! And to drive the point home, they included a photo of themselves at his wedding to Amber as the song’s artwork.
(Video) Honey Cocaine Plays A Hilarious Game Of Taboo
Toronto-bred raptress Honey Cocaine made her rounds at Hot 97 a few weeks back, promoting her latest mixtape Like A Drug, and its 2 singles, “Gwola” featuring Kid Ink and Maino, and “None Of My Business” with Kirko Bangz and Constantine. Following her dope interview with Jen From BK for Jen’s “Ladies First” segment, I…
Interview: Machine Gun Kelly On Debut Film: “I hope that it kind of strikes a social issue…” [PLUS Details On Sophomore Album!]
This Friday, Colson ‘MGK‘ Baker will make his big-screen debut, starring as Kid Culprit in the romantic drama, Beyond The Lights. Since his 2012 Bad Boy/Interscope debut Lace Up and his breakout single “Wild Boy,” Kells has toured the world and shot not only Beyond The Lights, but two more as-of-yet unreleased films as well.…
Elijah Blake Gives 7 Tips How NOT To Act Around A Celeb, Plus Talks New EP, His First Big Check & More!
Singer/songwriter Elijah Blake has worked with a majority of the biggest names in the music business from Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Usher, Mary J and more, either having written for them or being featured on their songs. Now with his recently released Drift EP (available on iTunes here,) the talented Def Jam signee sat down to…
IFWT Exclusive: Maino Gives Us The REAL Story Of What Happened With The Porn Star!
Maino is currently being sought out by the NYPD for questioning, after an adult film star accused him of assaulting her inside of his truck after they partied at Griffin on Monday night with Drake, Ashanti, JR Smith and more. According to the police report filed by the porn star, Mellanie Monroe, “he started punching…
Mila J Reveals The Real Deal Between Her & A Rumored Beau, Plus Talks New EP, Diet/Workout, Her Mains & More!
Gorgeous singer/songwriter/dancer Mila J finally released her debut EP M.I.L.A. (Made In L.A.) yesterday, after years of trying out girl groups, various solo ventures, random day jobs and the like. She’s finally found her niche now though, and has seen success with her latest singles, “Smoke, Drink, Break-Up” and the Ty Dolla $ign-assisted, “My Main.”…