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Appearing in Michigan for the first time since winning the Republican presidential primary back in February, Mitt Romney today said it is a time for "new ideas, and a new direction" for America.
The following is the complete text of GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney's remarks in Lansing on May 8, 2012:
It comes after Romney famously wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times titled "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt" during the height of the industry's woes in 2009.
WWJ Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick says Mitt Romney's Michigan visit has a "secret mission."
Ingram called the Charlie Langton Talk Radio 1270 show Friday to defend his hypothesis, saying an analysis of hotel rooms near the GOP convention shows Snyder is Romney's chosen running mate.
Could Michigan Governor Rick Snyder be the next Vice President of the United States?
50 years ago now-Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's father George Romney quit the carmaking business to try his luck at politics.
Brewer would like to see Romney's tax returns for 12 years as well, exactly what his father George released many years ago as a candidate.
Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum has suspended his presidential campaign. So, what does this mean for Mitt Romney?
The recently released Epic MRA poll, which is taken from active and likely voters, revealed that 58 percent believe Michigan's economy has bottomed out and is starting to improve.
Michigan Matters Exclusive! President Barack Obama is coming to the Motor City for a $1 million pizza party being thrown for him compliments of Denise Ilitch, daughter of Little Caesars' founders Mike and Marian Ilitch.
Chief among Romney's problems is his propensity for lying. Americans have gotten to the point where the words 'lying' and 'politician' are one in the same, but Romney takes it to an entirely new level.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won all 20 delegates at stake in Puerto Rico's Republican presidential primary Sunday.
The Romney campaign contends a remark has been taken out of context.
A look at Michigan and Ohio shows Romney's problems sealing the deal outside of the big cities.
Former Massachusetts Gov. and Michigan native Mitt Romney padded his lead in the race for delegates Tuesday by winning Republican presidential contests in six states.
At a news conference Tuesday, President Obama lashed out at Mitt Romney and the other GOP presidential candidates for "the casualness with which some of these folks talk about war," saying their rhetoric on Iran reflects the fact that they "don't have a lot of responsibilities."
As the Republican presidential contest descends into 10 states on Super Tuesday, none is more vital for former speaker Newt Gingrich and his prospects than Georgia.
Langton pointed out that Romney uses Kid Rock's song, Born Free, to kick off his rallies, and asked whether Kid Rock emulates the values Romney believes in. Hear his answer below.
Don't you think you are driving down the wrong street philosophically when you adopt the same tactic as the aliens from "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"?
After winning a close race against Rick Santorum, a victorious Mitt Romney took the stage in Novi to thank his supporters.
Rick Santorum said he was proud of how close he came in "Romney's State"
Political insiders are saying that Romney really needs to win Michigan decisively in order to move forward with any sort of momentum.
Election officials expect between 15 percent and 20 percent of the state's registered voters to cast ballots in Tuesday's presidential primary election.
Ann Romney tells Carol Cain women should support her husband.
How would the looming government shutdown have affected federal workers? Based on past government estimates, around 3.5 million federal workers would've gone without paychecks this holiday season until an agreement is passed.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department says an early morning apartment fire could have easily killed someone had their smoke detector not been working.
Zoo officials announced its newest member on Friday a month after 4-year-old Binti was moved to the Sacramento Zoo.
Starting Jan. 6, 2025, those traveling from Detroit to Windsor will need to pay 75 cents more if they're credit card or debit card users.
On Friday, attorneys for both the city and the Mobil gas station held a hearing to determine the store's future.
How would the looming government shutdown have affected federal workers? Based on past government estimates, around 3.5 million federal workers would've gone without paychecks this holiday season until an agreement is passed.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department says an early morning apartment fire could have easily killed someone had their smoke detector not been working.
Despite it being the shortest day of the year, Detroit's latest sunrise and earliest sunset do not arrive on the winter solstice. Our earliest sunsets are actually already in our recent past.
Zoo officials announced its newest member on Friday a month after 4-year-old Binti was moved to the Sacramento Zoo.
Starting Jan. 6, 2025, those traveling from Detroit to Windsor will need to pay 75 cents more if they're credit card or debit card users.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Despite it being the shortest day of the year, Detroit's latest sunrise and earliest sunset do not arrive on the winter solstice. Our earliest sunsets are actually already in our recent past.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
House-hunters may want to zero in on these hot housing markets next year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
We're hours away from a potential government shutdown, and millions of federal workers, including in Michigan, could head into the holidays without paychecks.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
The Michigan native says he made the decision in July during the Detroit Tigers season.
Reports say Montgomery consulted medical experts over the last few days and is hopeful that he'll return for the playoffs.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury.
Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
Ivy Greaner, chief operating officer with Bedrock Detroit, joined CBS News Detroit to recap the company's series of activations, and programming in the city this year.
Police say a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Dearborn.
On Friday, the House voted to avoid the shutdowns before the midnight deadline and approve tens of billions of dollars in disaster relief. But how would the looming government shutdown have affected federal workers? Based on past government estimates, around 3.5 million federal workers would've gone without paychecks this holiday season until an agreement is passed.
Cold air rushes in this weekend as winter officially begins.
The Ann Arbor Fire Department says an early morning apartment fire could have easily killed someone had their smoke detector not been working.