Mitt Romney's Christmas Card Showcases Large Family

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's 2011 Christmas card features the whole family, including the former Massachusetts governor's children and grandchildren.

Twenty-eight members of the Romney clan are shown decked out in matching outfits, with the boys in blue gingham shirts and the girls in orange polka-dotted dresses. Romney sits proudly at the front of the photo next to his wife Ann, one of his granddaughters propped up on his knee.

"We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, happy holiday season and a joyful new year," the card says.

The snail mail greeting wasn't the only way the Romney family spread holiday cheer. The GOP candidate and his wife also filmed a Christmas message while visiting New Hampshire, where he was campaigning ahead of the Jan. 10 primary.

Since the Christmas holiday, Romney has ramped up his campaign in anticipation of the Jan. 3 Iowa Caucus. The GOP hopeful is hopping back and forth between the Granite State and the Hawkeye State in hopes of winning the two major Republican events ahead of 2012.

Below, an image of Romney, his wife and his grandchildren from the Romney Christmas card:

Comments

[3dtrix]

09:43 PM on 01/04/2012

Overpopulation is a real and destructive phenomenon. Doesn't really matter what your religion or politics are - the earth is a closed system nearing its carrying capacity - peak oil is near, fisheries are collapsing, potable water is in short supply for much of the world, there seem to be no more redoubling of crop productivity.

Ever see a petri dish when new mold or bacterium are introduced into it? The growth rate is phenomenal - until the nutrients start to run out - and the end is NEVER pretty.

"Sustainability" will be the most important word in the 21st century...

[ReallyNowPeople]

05:31 PM on 01/03/2012

I think all the negative comments are from non believers of Jesus Christ. Who are YOU/US to judge anyone's religion? All "organized" religions preach hate and damnation, why? Evangelicals, Catholics, Baptists, Lutherans ... (including yours) ... it's all the same. Stop pointing out our differences and celebrate our lives as humans....remember while you are pointing at someone, someone else is pointing at you. While Jesus is look down at us saying "They ALL just don't get it".

[drcrdfarmer]

10:13 AM on 01/02/2012

Very nice family,but, where is the dog.You have to appoint a White House..

[Carol Foxx]

10:23 AM on 04/13/2012

hope dog did not have to endure too many family vacations...Don't think that story sat too well with PETA...It amazes me that a person of such wealth wouldn't have provided a better means of transportation for family pet...........C.F. from Cincinnati, OH

[bastalready]

06:19 PM on 12/31/2011

Ok so who thought putting all the little boys in the same shirt was a good idea?

[cnick]

07:16 PM on 01/02/2012

It's so awful, but since he started campaigning Romney has been in blue and white shirts, it's following a color theme, very scary

[bastalready]

07:22 PM on 01/02/2012

Yes

[c21diane]

05:25 PM on 12/31/2011

Ignorance is hardly worth setting straight. Google it...Mitt has 5 sons and been married to one wife. Unlike many that run for president, he has no mistresses, divorces, or messed up kids. You know a lot about a person by how they treat their companion and raise a family. This picture includes daughter-in-laws and grand children. I respect that he has values, core beliefs, knows how to turn around problems, and balance a budget. He has my vote.

[Astraea Muse]

02:54 AM on 05/05/2012

It's easy to balance a budget if you start with millions. Romney never had a moment of having to balance his budget. And when he balanced the budgets of the companies he acquired, the balance was "money for me" and "pink slips for you." I'll pass.

[askandtell]

02:24 PM on 12/31/2011

The Huckabee and Romney families choose the same matching attires for their Christmas card photos. Just goes to show they are more the same than different.

http://crooksandliars.com/2007/12/16/huckabee-squashed-charges-against-his-son-for-stoning-hanging-dog

[RC81]

04:33 PM on 12/31/2011

A perfect candidate for the "Awkward family Photos" website.

[linksteroh]

12:40 PM on 12/31/2011

Nice family [icture, but where is the christian right? Aren't they throwing a fit because there are no religious symbols? They are all so phony! I don't like Romney's policies, but it is a nice photo a little strange though in a way because the kid's all dress alike. Maybe it's a mormon thing!

[Carol Foxx]

10:34 AM on 04/13/2012

Very nice family picture....Do mormans have a sabboth? Noticed photos on Easter Sunday of Obama family going to church and Romney family on a California beach....Just curious........C.F. from Cincinnati, OH

[SoCalNick]

12:35 PM on 12/31/2011

I wish I could afford to get my entire family , a family of people who have been far flung across this country in the search of success and even work, all in one place for a photo op like this one.

Must be nice.

That is all

[COPESTIR3]

05:24 PM on 12/31/2011

So true. My husband and I were alone this year because we all had to work. We are glad to be working. It must be very nice not to be touched by this recession/depression.

[dgtrust]

11:59 AM on 12/31/2011

People are still bruised by multiple Bushes and what they did and may do to America.
Now look at this size of Genghis Khan army Romney clan …

[tobo]

11:35 PM on 01/01/2012

Scary huh? I reckon by the next generation, this bunch of little corporations will be able to take over DC and Wall Street, so they can install a Mittens dictatorship, with all little fiefdoms around the country (and abroad).

[kidcat24]

11:54 AM on 12/31/2011

Geeze we know what they do all day long.

[booker52]

11:38 AM on 12/31/2011

If you live in Utah home of the LDS church (and I do) this card is typical.

[hsf124]

11:29 AM on 12/31/2011

I still cannot get over the answer Romney gave to the question about why his sons never served in the military. He said (not a direct quote but a pretty close paraphrase) that they had something more patriotic to do which was to work toward making Mitt President. Mittsy, there is nothing more patriotic than serving in the military!!!

[booker52]

11:39 AM on 12/31/2011

Don't forget he said they served missions for the LDS church instead.

[dgtrust]

12:01 PM on 12/31/2011

Mittsy, there is nothing more patriotic than NOT to make you the President

[PublicCitizen21044]

11:28 AM on 12/31/2011

What a weird picture! why are they dressed in those odd and conflicting colors and patterns. These people are strange and I do not care how much one may hate the current POTUS at least the average person can relate to the normalcy of the Obama family. And regarding Mitt's non country serving sons who disparaged the current POTUS intelligence and nationality at least we know for sure what planet and/or dimension he is from are they sure we can say for sure which planet or dimension they hail from with their strange humor and even stranger belief system.

[linksteroh]

12:46 PM on 12/31/2011

Your right and read about the Mormon church and Romney was a "stake President" whatever the he!! that means.

[Pastori Balele]

01:47 PM on 12/31/2011

Romney is a Mormon, has one wife and several mistresses to generate so many kids. I do not think those kids will live a normal American life to be dressed like catholic school children at home. They had no choice but to be under strick rules of Mormons. Remember the issue in Texas where we found 10 women married to one man. He had several children. Now you guys want a man with several women to be president. All women will be living under Mormon's or Sharia law. Good luck women of America. But I advise you to vote for President Obama in November 2012.

[Pastori Balele]

10:32 AM on 12/31/2011

You can easily see Romney as Mormon has several wives and mistresses to have so many children. Are Mormons Christians? No. They are polygamists. That is why Romney has so many children. Mormons also believe in Sharia law - women belong in the kitchen. Regular American women should not vote for Romney.

[hillplus]

11:15 AM on 12/31/2011

Stupid lies. I am a regular American woman and I will vote for Romney. I think most women would love to have a man look at them and talk about the the way that Mitt Romney does with Ann. She is obviously the love of his life.

[booker52]

11:39 AM on 12/31/2011

I still wouldn't want this man as President.

[Pastori Balele]

01:59 PM on 12/31/2011

Don't make the mistake Wisconsin people made in 2010 voting republican. They are now crying: "we did not know republicans were that bad." Republicans stripped workers in public and private sectors of their rights gained through labor unions. I had warned them as I am warning you now. You will be under Mormon's law or Sharia law - back to the kitchen and with several children and co-wives. That's what Romney is going to introduce in Congress. Rich White males be allowed to have several wives as in Mormon church. And women to obey their husband. Remember what he reasoned: "if gays and lesbians can marry why not rich males not marry several wives! Good luck hillplus-you will be back to the kitchen. I advise you to vote for President Obama in November 2012. Happy New Year.

[linksteroh]

12:47 PM on 12/31/2011

Thats not completely true there is a sect who practice polygamy, but you can't accuse Romney of that. Thats as bad as the birthers in this Country.

[margoharris]

10:26 AM on 12/31/2011

All members of the Lucky Sperm Club.