At a town hall meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (R) discusses three areas he believes makes the Republican Party strong.

Discussion Questions

1. Gov. Romney uses a three legged stool to demonstrate the "strength" of the Republican Party. Which areas of American life do each of the stool's legs represent? How does he want to further strengthen each of these areas? Do you think this imagery is effective?
2. Explain Gov. Romney’s "One Strike and You're Ours" policy. Do you believe this is an effective policy to target Internet predators? Why, or why not?
3. Gov. Romney says, he "is not a life long politician.” Why do you think he makes this statement? What other professional experience does Gov. Romney have?
4. Gov. Romney mentions his “Oceans” campaign Ad. After watching the ad (click here), do you agree or disagree with Gov. Romney’s assessment of his ad? Explain your answer.