Romney’s Secret Weapon? Ann.
September 26, 2011
Ann Romney Is Definitely An Even "Better Half"
We meet the candidates for president repeatedly on the campaign trail, in debates, through television interviews and commercials and personal appearances. But what about their spouses? We’re concerned about the influence of religious beliefs in this election cycle, what about the influence of wives or husbands with the candidate?
The White House continues to keep Michelle Obama under wraps because her negatives are so high, especially when shopping or traveling, that the President feels the backlash. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney will be fortunate enough to use an opposite strategy if he challenges Obama. In the coming months MS and Cancer-survivor, Ann Romney, will emerge and begin to be more front and center in Romney’s campaign.
For good reason. Ann Romney holds a room. Wall Street Journal opinion writer Peggy Noonan met Mrs. Romney one afternoon, and then went directly back to the office to write a positive piece on Governor Romney and his presidential bid. Anyone who would be married to Ann Romney, had to be all right!
ABC News calls the 62-year old grandmother of sixteen, a real asset:
“She reminds voters, in a most genuine way, that Mitt Romney is a father, a hand-holding husband, a high school sweetheart.
A Real American Family, But Can America See Itself In The Romneys?
He is noticeably more comfortable in her presence.
Having dealt with multiple sclerosis and breast cancer, Ann Romney offers a powerful family story that helps her husband, the son of a governor and a graduate of both Harvard business and law schools, speak to the American dream.
“Sometimes it’s like, ‘Mom, what did you say?’ But she says things he can’t say about himself, really helps humanize him,” said 41-year-old Tag Romney, the couple’s eldest child. “She’s a very good resource. She’s a good weapon. … And she’s less concerned with trying to package things so we win and more about telling the truth that this is who we are.”
Political observers and voters share the characterization. They describe her, and her effect on the candidate, as a tremendous asset.”
On The Campaign Trail
Because The First Lady of the United States is ALSO an important job, perhaps voters should take a look at the “women behind the men.” Or in Michele Bachmann’s case, just the opposite. It’s time to get to know Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Cain, and Mr. Bachmann as well, because that’s how you really get the pulse of the presidential candidate after hours and off the national stage.
Follow @TKC_US
Recent Comments