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Mitt Romney on Crime
Former Republican Governor (MA)
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To reduce black on black crime, get more moms and dads
Q: What are you going to do about black on black crime; the war in the inner city?A: Number one is to get more moms and dads. Number two, we’ve got to have better education in our schools.
And number three, we have to do a better job with our policing. And I was very proud that I added one state police class after another.
Source: 2007 GOP YouTube debate in St. Petersburg, Florida
Nov 28, 2007
One Strike, You’re Ours: lifetime GPS tracking
Governor Romney announced that he would propose a “One Strike, You’re Ours” law for those convicted of preying on children using the Internet. Massachusetts Republican District Attorneys and Sheriffs support Governor
Romney’s proposal for stiff mandatory jail time to be followed by lifetime tracking by Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) for first-time offenders: “As Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney was a strong defender of children.
He led the effort to put photos of the state’s most dangerous sex offenders on the Internet and made it easier to extend civil commitments for sex offenders. As a candidate for president, Governor Romney is once-again demonstrating strong leadership in
protecting our children. His ‘One Strike, You’re Ours’ law is an important initiative to strengthen law enforcement and protect America’s sons and daughters. We are proud to stand alongside Governor Romney in his campaign for our nation’s highest office.
Source: Press Release, “Law Enforcement Officials”
Jul 21, 2007
Reform sentencing process; appeal too-lenient sentences
Romney and Healey pledged to enact strong sentencing guidelines, especially for sex crimes, and vowed to level the playing field for prosecutors by giving them the right to appeal lenient sentences imposed on criminals.
Source: Campaign web site, www.romney2002.com, “Issues”
Sep 17, 2002
Supports death penalty in heinous murders
Romney pushes for a death penalty law for murderers convicted of heinous first-degree homicides. “The ultimate penalty should be available in Massachusetts for criminals who commit the most egregious murders,” Romney said.
Source: Campaign web site, www.romney2002.com, “Issues”
Sep 17, 2002
Favored mandatory sentencing and three strikes
- Supported death penalty
- Wanted to abolish parole, limit probation, and end furloughs and release programs for violent or repeat offenders
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Favored mandatory sentencing and three strikes and you’re out
- Supported restrictions on plea bargaining
- His crime prevention efforts also focused on instilling family values.
Source: Boston Globe review of 1994 canpaign issues
Mar 21, 2002
Safe streets will be a campaign theme
“There have been too many left behind,” Romney said after his announcement speech. “Our schools aren’t solid enough; our environment has not been cleaned the way it could be. Our streets are not as safe as they could be.
All these things could be made better in my view with the application of new leadership and sound management principles.”
Source: Stephanie Ebbert, Boston Globe, p. B6
Mar 20, 2002
Will bring new businesses to urban areas
Romney says, “We never think of going to Roxbury or Dorchester. Why do we never think about it? Crime. Let’s also look at the truth. You have businesses leaving our urban areas.” Romney said he would locate a business in Roxbury and Dorchester
if the right opportunities were available. But the GOP candidate and venture capitalist, who has based his campaign on his job creation experience, said government has to provide the public safety and infrastructure in urban areas to attract businesses.
Source: Frank Phillips in Boston Globe
Nov 4, 1994
Supports death penalty and “three strikes” sentencing
Romney’s crime platform contains little that is radical or new - pro-death penalty, tough sentencing for violent offenders, support for “three strikes,” and support for judges who are tough on crime.
Source: Anthony Flint in Boston Globe
Oct 24, 1994
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