From Deseret News archives:
It's Michigan's turn Mitt pledges to fight for auto industry
But Romney also admired some of the standouts of the annual show, the exotic concept cars including a sleek two-seater Jeep Renegade. Jeep, now part of Chrysler, used to be made by American Motors the company his father, George, ran here in the 1960s before becoming Michigan's governor.
That's a tie to Michigan that Romney is hoping voters will remember when they cast their ballots today. Polling continued to show that the race between Romney and Arizona Sen. John McCain, who beat Romney in New Hampshire Jan. 8, is too close to call. And former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who won in Iowa, is not far behind.
Both McCain and Huckabee were at the massive auto show, too, and all of the candidates attracted the attention of at least some of the several thousand reporters from around the world credentialed to cover the much-anticipated event where dozens of new cars are unveiled.
"I'm convinced the future of this industry is bright," Romney told reporters, offering a similarly upbeat appraisal of his own political fortunes.
The Democratic presidential candidates have withdrawn their names from the race because Michigan moved its primary to Jan. 15, in violation of the Democratic National Committee rules. As a result, none of the top-tier candidates will campaign in the state, and only New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich and former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel will appear on the ballot.
Romney has delivered the same optimistic message about the Michigan economy during his campaigning in the state. He's said repeatedly that America's troubled auto industry can be turned around and he's the candidate to get it done. It's a new focus on economic issues for a campaign that is struggling to stay in the race for the Republican nomination after losing two early key states.
Recent comments
interesting that Willard Milton has never bothered about Michigan...
jr | Jan. 15, 2008 at 5:43 p.m.
Some of you parrots sound just like those old geneva steel guys when...
Codger | Jan. 15, 2008 at 2:17 p.m.
hey anonymous did i say anything about romneys record or principals...
bob carlisle | Jan. 15, 2008 at 1:53 p.m.
- Plain says she prays for Levi 2:15 p.m.
- Uninsured more likely to die in E.R. 2:14 p.m.
- 'Idol' winner Allen remains humble 2:14 p.m.
- New Leona Lewis CD echos growth 2:13 p.m.
- Gas prices remain near 2009 high 2:09 p.m.
- 2 stranded hikers rescued 2:00 p.m.
- Groups file suit to stop mine 1:50 p.m.
- Belichick stands by decision 1:38 p.m.
- Adding truth serum to her cereal 1:37 p.m.
- Ex-Marine recruiter pleads guilty 1:37 p.m.
- MWC expand? Get rid of deadweight
- Relieved Cougs prep for Falcons
- Wounded Utes limp home
- Jazz rookies had to grow up quickly
- Apostle's wife felt comfort in attack
- TCU stays 4th in AP; Y. 19th, U. 23rd
- Big games keep UHSAA coffers full
- Win in New Mexico good for Y?
- RSL surprised by Chicago's Fire
- Bennett at center of GOP storm
- TCU creams U.
233 - BYU happy to escape with victory
232 - Editorial: Mormons and gay rights
215 - Will state consider gay rights law?
156 - Can BYU root for (ick) Utah Utes?
131 - RSL heads to MLS title game
131 - Utes remain silent about BCS
120 - TCU stays 4th in AP; Y. 19th, U. 23rd
111 - Celtics crush Jazz
104 - 5A: Bingham rolls to title game
93
American Express says it's not going to be a closed-wallet holiday for...
How do you handle kids and contests? Our oldest daughter, 7, is of the...
I enjoy the outdoors. I'm in my late 40s and in better shape than most men...
Utah goes to the Las Vegas bowl on off years, BYU goes there on good years.
Mike Sorenson assumes a lot will change in the college football landscape to...
The first thing you need to learn is that nobody can GIVE you happiness. It...
Whittingham really needs to do something about turnovers and penalties. They...
The deception of the cereal makers is almost as blatant and laughable as the...
"He was such a good missionary. I don't know what happened." He had...
Fedor was right, this is our year. I was suprised Chiacgo came out so...
RE Jacob Baker - Yeah.. they caught her a looong time ago. Time to bone up on...
would have been a much better player had he gone to a good college program,...

