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Ann Romney: birth control, gay marriage not “what this election is going to be about”
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Ann Romney told KWQC TV6 News Friday that birth control and gay marriage are issues that “distract from what the real voting issue is going to be at this election.” Mrs. Romney says the election is about “the economy and jobs.”
Mrs. Romney, speaking to KWQC morning anchor David Nelson, said she wanted to speak about women’s issues, echoing the theme of her recent speech at the Republican National Convention. “My message, really, was ‘women, I hear your voices.’”
“I wanted to make sure that women of America knew that we have been across this country for the last year and a half and we are very aware of how tough it is for them,” Mrs. Romney said. “I think all of us know that women work harder than anyone and that they hold down jobs, they are raising the kids, they’re trying to get food on the table and everything else and they’re really being stretched.”
When asked if she believes a lesbian mother should be allowed to marry her partner, Mrs. Romney said, “I’m not going to talk about the specific issues. I’m going to let my husband speak on issues.”
When asked if she believes that employer-provided health insurance should be required to cover birth control, Mrs. Romney said “Again, you’re asking me questions that are not about what this election is going to be about. This election is going to be about the economy and jobs.”
“I’m here to really just talk about my husband and what kind of husband and father he is and, you know, those [birth control and gay marriage] are hot-button issues that distract from what the real voting issue is going to be at this election.”
Doc
September 8th, 2012
It’ll be nice to have a First Lady with some class for a change.
Jeannine
September 8th, 2012
Smart, sophisticated and attractive…..She will make a lovely First Lady.
Holder2013
September 8th, 2012
What a breath of fresh air it will be to have a First Lady with such class.
Xavier
September 8th, 2012
I like this – it shows that the Romney team knows they need to stay focused on the real issues. I too think Ann is going to make a great First Lady. She’s got the same qualities I admire in Sarah Palin and Laura Bush.
Jethro
September 8th, 2012
“really if you want to try to pull me off of the other messages it’s not going to work.”
Very wise to unequivocally discount those “gotcha” questions and put those topics to rest right up front. Now no other interviewer can bring them up without looking like a total ass (well, we know some of them take pride in their assholeness).
Stranded in Sonoma
September 8th, 2012
That slapping sound you heard was an intelligent woman standing up to the press.
Moe Tom
September 8th, 2012
Yes by all means steer the conversation away from the gay lesbian marriage bullshit; the condom war on women bullshit, and back to. jobs, the economy, the war on terror, becoming oil/gas independant. Don’t let the left wing media steer the conversation. Good for you Mrs. First Lady.
bitterclinger
September 8th, 2012
Looks like somebody’s staying on message!
FreeMan & Sarah on Vacation
September 8th, 2012
Right on Ann – never let them control the narrative.
Corona
September 8th, 2012
Smart woman. Glad to hear her ignore the bullshit and drive home what matters.
jclady
September 8th, 2012
I agree that Ann stays on message for Republicans. However, I had a disturbing conversation today with my oldest (turning 30 next month).
She told me her concerns based upon what she is seeing from her age-group friends on FB. They are so focused on “I don’t care about anything else, I’m not voting for a Republican because they’re going to take away our choice”.
Call this a “distraction” if you want. I see it as a concern. If these young women do go to the polls and vote, they will not vote for Romney/Ryan.
Xavier
September 8th, 2012
@jclady
I’ve harped on the single female voter of reproductive age demographic that people have told me to STFU but it’s real and it’s in play. Barry and Co. realized this group was instrumental in the ’08 election but had become disenchanted so they drummed up the War on Women, and to a large degree it’s working. My opinion is that the PACs should tackle it and let Romney and Ryan stay focused on the economy and jobs.
CharlieWalksonWater
September 8th, 2012
the Godless have raised an entire generation of women who want to kill their infants?
pray for them and this country.
Pray we dont get what we deserve.
Maudie N Mandeville
September 8th, 2012
@jclady: Democrats = abortion, homosexuality and Obama’s stash.
Period.
But he’s going to lose. I’m buying coal stocks.
jclady
September 8th, 2012
@Xavier — I agree with what you say, but neither Romney/Ryan nor the PACs are getting the message out on any media with which these young women are connected.
jclady
September 8th, 2012
@Maudie — I know, that, you know that, everyone on this site knows that.
I’m just saying the younger generation has a totally different view on abortion and gay marriage than we.
Also, there’s a HUGE demographic dependent on Obama’s stash.
This is going down to the wire. I hope and pray that the debates this year have the same effect as the 1980 debates.
reddecaesari
September 8th, 2012
i predict a landslide for romney.
this is such a fastfood generation. everyone buying the latest iphone. facebook in. facebook out. obama is already passe.
Boobie the Rocket Dog
September 9th, 2012
That’s the best picture of Ann Romney I’ve seen yet; right up there with Sarah Palin.
Unruly Refugee
September 9th, 2012
What a beautiful woman, and with real American values too. I cannot wait. It is going to be like Christmas morning for a kid when we get a working president and a First Lady who actually Loves America.
0bama will try to hijack the elections. We have to stop him by exposing every single act of corruption, and never let up until we have a real President in office who will help American to prosper once again.
Patricia
September 9th, 2012
Finally a marriage of Wisdom and Beauty–so sorely needed at this juncture in our nation. God indeed provides! Thank you, Ann Romney.
Joe
September 9th, 2012
Unruly: Don’t forget we’ll also have Ryan in there putting the skids to this runaway spending. God help us to win and may the Lord expose the liars for what they are.
Maudie N Mandeville
September 9th, 2012
@jclady: “And now, younger Americans are even more Pro-Life than their parents’ and grandparents’ generations.”
http://www.lifenews.com/2012/04/20/obama-underestimates-pro-life-youth-in-upcoming-campaign/
IronyCurtain
September 9th, 2012
What makes her even more attractive is the fact that she’s not after my dinner plate.