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Thompson Endorses Giuliani
2007-10-12 23:27:00 Tommy of course.He says that "during a period of time of great stress for this country he showed tremendous leadership,"So did George W. Bush and looked how well that turned out
By: Nicks Notes
The Last Meaningless Debate
2007-09-05 20:15:00 Republicans are set to gather tonight in Durham, New Hampshire for what is probably the last meaningless presidential debate. Why meaningless? Because Fred Thompson, one of the national frontrunners, timed his entrance into the race to come just after the debate concludes. Of course, Thompson won't go unnoticed today. He is set to appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonight and announce his entry into the race (the same venue Arnold Schwarzenegger used to announce he was running for governor several years ago). An announcement video will be shown on his website starting at midnight that confirms Thompson's candidacy. Thompson's campaign also began airing its first advertisement today in New Hampshire (it may even appear during tonight's debate).While New Hampshire voters may be angry that Thompson is snubbing their debate, the decision probably plays to Thompson's advantage. Thompson's Leno appearance is certain to get a lot of attention and the news networks are c...
By: Political Realm
Good Reads
2007-08-17 19:28:00 David Yepsen: "It's The Electability, Stupid"The 2008 race for president in Iowa and around the country is evolving. In both parties, issues of electability are motivating many activists.Giuliani has credibility on terrorism and security, thanks to his handling of 9/11, and Republicans looking for a winner are looking beyond his abortion stance.Electability drives many Republicans to Romney. He has an executive style and runs a precise, corporate campaign. He's a former CEO with a reputation for fixing the Olympics and building a successful business. He's a Republican who won in heavily Democratic Massachusetts. All of that creates the image of a winner. He oozes electability.Enter Fred Thompson. The former senator and actor also carries a presidential style. But the early days of his campaign have had some fits and starts, and he's late to the race. If he can show activists he can win in November 2008, he could rally conservatives and take votes away from Romney and maybe Giul...
By: Political Realm
Iowa Straw Poll Winners and Losers
2007-08-16 04:03:00 Iowa straw poll winners and losers. Anyone can blog first, but taking a step back, who really won? Winners: Mitt Romney: The obvious to start with, seeing as though he actually won. Romney may not have exceeded expectations, but he got the win he needed to have. Seeing as though a loss would have crippled his campaign, ...
By: 2008 Central
Tommy Thompson calls it quits
2007-08-15 05:36:00 And from the totally irrelevant department Tommy Thompson, past governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of health and human Services in George BushÂ’s first term, has bowed out of the presidential race. A poor showing in Iowa has convinced Thompson that it just is not going to happen. It is probably a good thing, as it will ease any brand confusion with Fred Thompson down the road. ~RJH Washington Post article link Tommy Thompson Leaves Race After Poor Showing in Iowa Poll By Chris Cillizzawashingtonpost.com Staff WriterMonday, August 13, 2007; A05Former Wisconsin governor Tommy G. Thompson dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination last night, a day after finishing sixth in the straw poll in Ames, Iowa.Thompson had pledged to leave the race if he did not finish first or second in Saturday's straw poll. His showing reflected the fact that, though he devoted considerable time to campaigning in Iowa, traveling to all 99 counties, he never generated excitement amon...
Tommy Thompson?s Ships Have Sailed
2007-08-14 21:34:00 Our Iowa Straw Poll Wrap Up Will Be Posted Shortly After a disappointing finish in the Iowa Straw Poll, Tommy Thompson has left the race for the Republican nomination, issuing the following press release: “I want to thank the people of Iowa who were welcoming and supportive as well as my volunteers and contributors from around the ...
By: 2008 Central
Tommy Thompson Withdrawals Presidential Bid After Straw Poll
2007-08-14 08:06:00 Tommy Thompson waits to be introduced by the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa. REUTERS/Joshua Lott Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson withdrew from the presidential race on Sunday after a disappointing sixth place finish in the Iowa Republican straw poll. Thompson bet it all on the straw poll hoping a decent finish there would be a sign that his campaign was turning around but he lost that bet. The poll on Saturday placed him ahead of candidates who decided either not to show up to the event or they have not even entered the race yet. Duncan Hunter and John Cox also finished behind Thompson with less than 1% which is about where they have been polling. Thompson said if he did not finish in the top two in Saturday?s straw poll that he would withdrawal from the race. ?I have no regrets about running. I felt my record as governor of Wisconsin and secretary of Health and Human Services gave me the experience I needed to serve as president, but I respect t...
Tommy Thompson Folds 'Em
2007-08-14 07:48:00 Tommy Thompson of Wisconsin went all in and lost. After a dismal showing in the Iowa Straw Poll, he's decided he's probably better suited for other things.So the real question remains...who's next?
By: KC for Obama
Farewell, Tommy Thompson
2007-08-13 19:32:00 Tommy Thompson didn't beat around the bush when assessing the strength of his presidential campaign. It was Iowa or bust for Thompson, the former Wisconsin governor who visited each of Iowa's 99 counties leading up to the GOP straw poll in Ames this weekend. Thompson acknowledged that he would need a first or second place finish in the event to continue his campaign, but after a disappointing sixth he announced it was over. His debate performances have been unimpressive, his fundraising equally poor, and his message simply failed to catch on. The straw poll results proved to be a predictable tipping point."I have no regrets about running. I felt my record as Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services gave me the experience I needed to serve as President, but I respect the decision of the voters. I am leaving the campaign trail today, but I will not leave the challenges of improving health care and welfare in America," Thompson said in a campaign statement ...
By: Political Realm
Tommy Thompson Quits 2008 US Presidential Campaign
2007-08-13 15:17:00 Republican Presidential hopeful, Tommy Thompson, has now officially left the campaign trail after doing poorly in the Iowa Straw Poll, see results. Governor Tommy Thompson thanked his supporters and said he had no regrets saying: “I want to thank the people of Iowa who were welcoming and supportive as well as my volunteers and contributors from around ...
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Farewell to Tommy Thompson
2007-08-13 09:30:00 As expected, Tommy Thompson bowed out of the race."I want to thank the people of Iowa who were welcoming and supportive as well as my volunteers and contributors from around the country," said Thompson. "I have no regrets about running. I felt my record as Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services gave me the experience I needed to serve as President, but I respect the decision of the voters. I am leaving the campaign trail today, but I will not leave the challenges of improving health care and welfare in America."Thompson, who was elected to serve four terms as Wisconsin Governor and four years as Secretary of Health and Human Services, began exploring a presidential bid last December. Weeks ago, he told supporters and the news media that if he did not do well in the Iowa Straw Poll, he would step aside and leave others to work for the Republican nomination."No candidate is more experienced than Governor Thompson and no candidate worked harder; but sometimes ...
Tommy Thompson ends White House bid
2007-08-13 05:32:00 FORMER HHS CHIEF FIRST TO MEET WATERLOO IN AMES A day after finishing a disappointing sixth at the Iowa Republican Straw Poll - a bellwether he said would make or break his campaign - former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson has dropped out of the presidential race. Rumors that Thompson would end his bid began circulating ...
FLASH: Tommy Thompson First Casualty of Iowa Straw Poll
2007-08-13 05:14:00 NEWS FLASH: First casuality of the Iowa straw poll ... Former governor of Wisconsin, Tommy Thompson who came sixth in the Republican straw poll in Iowa has ended his presidential bid, his campaign has just announced ... "I want to thank the people of Iowa who were welcoming and supportive as well as my volunteers and contributors from around the country," Thompson said in a statement. "I have no regrets about running. I felt my record as Governor of Wisconsin and Secretary of Health and Human Services gave me the experience I needed to serve as President, but I respect the decision of the voters. I am leaving the campaign trail today, but I will not leave the challenges of improving health care and welfare in America." DEVELOPING ...
NEWS FLASH: GOP Presidential Hopeful Tommy Thompson Ends Nomination Bid
2007-08-13 05:03:00 NEWS FLASH: First casuality of the Iowa straw poll ... Former governor of Wisconsin, Tommy Thompson who came sixth in the Republican straw poll in Iowa has ended his presidential bid, his campaign has just announced ...
Iowa Republican Debate YouTube Videos
2007-08-12 23:09:00 On August 5, 2007, the Republican candidates, minus Fred Thompson who has not yet become an official candidate, debated in Iowa. Iowa is the first primary caucus state and Drake University played host to this important debate for Republican candidates in Des Moines, Iowa. George Stephanopoulos was the moderator for the debate with the ABC News ?This Week? Sunday morning show hosting the event. Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani are leading the polls currently in Iowa with Mitt Romney coming in first in the non-binding straw poll on August 11th. Here are all of the videos from the debate: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9
Parsing The Straw Poll
2007-08-12 17:10:00 More than 14,000 ballots later, let's take a look at the results of the Ames Straw Poll.A win is a win--or at least that's the story the Romney campaign is trying to sell. I suppose that's true--a win is better than a loss, but how much is that win worth? He did what he needed to do, but a win over absent rivals Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Fred Thompson would have been far more valuable. The win does reflect Romney's strength in the state--he's been on the air for months, he has a solid campaign infrastructure, and he's been leading in the polls here since May. He's the clear frontrunner now in Iowa, but it's unclear if the victory will give him a bounce nationally, where he is running fourth. In the end, national polling may not matter if Romney is able to convincingly take the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire primary, where he also holds a lead, and use that momentum to surge to victories elsewhere as John Kerry in 2004.Romney garnered a slightly higher percentag...
By: Political Realm
Romney Wins Iowa Poll
2007-08-12 05:44:00 Helps when the top three frontrunners choose not to take part.Romney won decisively, followed by Mike Huckabee, Sam Brownback, Tom Tancredo and Ron Paul.Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson finished a disappointing sixth, followed by no-shows Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani. Even Duncan Hunter beat John McCain.
By: Nicks Notes
Ames Straw Poll Results
2007-08-12 04:05:00 The Iowa Ames Straw Poll was not all good times and barbecue. Instead, there was a little Florida nostalgia when a voting machine malfunctioned, sending 1,500 ballots to be hand counted, resulting in a delay in the results. Optical scan machines from Diebold, rented by the state party, were recently decertified by the state of California for the 2008 election. Nevertheless, after an hour delay, and a lower turnout than expected, the results came in as follows:As expected, and no real shocker, Mitt Romney came out on top, winning over 4,500 votes of the 14,302 votes casts. Watching the news today, all attention was on who will be number two, which is to say the number two candidate gets the momentum. Despite Brownback?s push to pull out a strong showing in the poll, Mike Huckabee came in second, edging him out by a few hundred votes. It is a blow to the Brownback campaign who went into this event fighting for the top stop only to once again fail by the charm of the former Governor of...
Good Reads
2007-08-10 23:12:00 Thomas F. Schaller: How Strong Is The Democratic Presidential Field?Right now, the Republican primary field is a mess. Insufficient cash flows, fleeing staffers and consultants, outdated themes and proposals, legitimacy issues with the party's conservative base, expressed unease from the GOP's dying moderate wing and, of course, a variety of problems arising from proximity to a certain incumbent president--each of the Republican candidates is suffering from at least one of those ailments.So it's high times across the aisle, right? The Democrats are apparently poised to retake the White House after eight long and painful years from a man many consider a usurper. Rank-and-file Democrats seem almost giddy about their field of substantive candidates.Not so fast. Though all the standard caveats apply about how much can change between now and next November, the Democrats are undoubtedly the favorites heading into 2008. But the truth is that the Democratic field has its own share of pr...
By: Political Realm
Preparing For The Ames Straw Poll
2007-08-10 21:44:00 Several thousand Iowans will gather tomorrow for the Ames Straw Poll, sponsored by the Iowa GOP, which has traditionally been an early measuring stick for support. The event reflects both organization and money (plus the willingness to spend it) in first voting state. Critics charge, however, that the event is not a true reflection of support in Iowa--a fair claim. The event gauges the strength of a campaign operation more than the strength of the candidate. Supporters are often given free tickets (there is a $35 fee to attend--it's an Iowa GOP fundraiser), free transportation, free food, and entertainment once they arrive.This will be the fifth time the event has been held, with two of its previous winners going on to win the caucuses and the nomination (Bob Dole in 1996 and George W. Bush in 2000). Though its outcome may not forecast the eventual nominee, the straw poll is almost certain to winnow the Republican field. After poor results in 1999, Lamar Alexander and Dan Qua...
By: Political Realm
Live Blog Of ABC News Republican Debate (August 5, 2007)
2007-08-05 15:56:00 This morning, Republican presidential candidates participated in a debate in Iowa hosted by ABC News and moderated by George Stephanopolous. The participating candidates were (from left to right in picture): Tom Tancredo Tommy Thompson Sam Brownback John McCain Rudy Giuliani Mitt Romney Mike Huckabee Ron Paul Duncan Hunter My computer crashed and cost me the first portion of the debate. Working on recovering it. 9:23: Thompson answered a ...
By: 2008 Central
Poll: Giuliani Remains in the Lead
2007-08-02 02:33:00 The numbers for the Republican nomination from NBC News/Wall Street Journal are in.RepublicansRudy Giuliani: 33%Fred Thompson: 20%John McCain: 17%Mitt Romney: 11%Ron Paul: 2%Tommy Thompson: 2%Sam Brownback: 2%Tom Tancredo: 1%Mike Huckabee: 1%Duncan Hunter: 1%Giuliani is up by four points, Thompson remains stagnant, McCain gained three points and Romney has lost three points since June.
Ad Wars
2007-08-01 20:08:00 Barack ObamaObama is airing a new projecting himself as an outsider, someone who can change Washington.Bill RichardsonRichardson has a new ad focusing on his energy plan and encouraging viewers to get more details on his website.Mitt RomneyRomney discusses his immigration ideas in a new ad. Republican YouTube DebateRepublicans are taking fire from some of their own this week after it was revealed several may skip the CNN/YouTube debate originally scheduled for September. John McCain, Ron Paul, Tommy Thompson, and Mike Huckabee have now all agreed to participate and CNN is looking to change the date to accommodate all candidates. This video from conservative writer Michelle Malkin encourages Republicans not to avoid a debate, comparing the situation to Democrats not debating on Fox News.
By: Political Realm
GOP Holding Back on YouTube Debate
2007-07-27 21:22:00 So far Rudy Giuliani has opted out of the debate citing scheduling conflicts and Mitt Romney has not made a decision.One of the concerns from Republicans are the format, and style of the questions. Mitt Romney was particularly disturbed by a snowman who asked a question about global warming."I think the presidency ought to be held at a higher level than having to answer questions from a snowman.?The only problem with this comment is that the question was asked by a voter posing as a snowman. Funny, but serious nonetheless.Republicans are already in deep in the internet and youth vote and to skip such a debate where the voters ask the questions could be seen as insulting and set them back in the battle for the internet. Republicans in the blogosphere are pushing for the candidates to take part in the debate, fearing such and outcome.The only three candidates committed to the debate are John McCain, Tommy Thompson and Ron Paul.
The Candidates and the Issues
2007-07-25 20:10:00 Note: This guide is not complete, this is a starting point. Over time it will be sharpened and sources will be added. Feel free to comment with any missteps or additional information. It’s an understatement to say that there is a large variety of Republican candidates running for President of the United States in 2008. With ...
By: Patrick Britton
2008Central.net?s Presidential Election Podcast (07/22/07)
2007-07-22 22:22:00 This week’s podcast covers… Political analysis of John Edwards’ poverty tour Mitt Romney’s recent attacks on Fred Thompson Hillary Clinton’s clash with the Department of Defense Rudy Giuliani’s recent bad personnel decisions Spotlight on Chris Dodd Review of recent bloggers call with Mike Huckabee A closer look at Bill Richardson’s recent poll numbers On the road to the Republican Straw Poll in Iowa All ...
By: 2008 Central
Republican Money Report
2007-07-16 17:20:00 Financial filings were released yesterday by the FEC. Let's take a look at how the campaigns did during the second quarter (April-June), starting with the Republican contenders. The figures in parentheses represent totals from the first quarter of 2007.Sam BrownbackMoney Raised: $1,425,767 ($1,871,058)Money Spent: $1,798,493 ($1,064,432 )Cash On Hand: $460,236 ($806,626)Debt: $0 ($0)? Brownback was able to best his first quarter effort, but his high spending rate leaves him will little cash on hand. He's yet to hit the airways, but his biggest spending effort was on voter mailings. A disappointing straw poll showing in Ames, Iowa, next month could sink his campaign.Jim GilmoreMoney Raised: $187,796 ($203,897)Money Spent: $216,139 ($113,790)Cash On Hand: $61,765 ($90,107)Debt: $128,927 ($88,014 )? Gilmore dropped out of the presidential race this weekend, citing financial trouble.Rudy GiulianiMoney Raised: $17,599,292 ($16,623,411)Money Spent: $11,222,806 ($5,688,208)...
By: Political Realm
FEC Report: Tommy Thompson
2007-07-15 19:36:00 Money Raised This Quarter*: $440,279.96 Money Spent This Quarter: $504,630.60 Cash on Hand: $121,647.67 Debts: $127,434.40 Tommy Thompson is right when he says he needs to win the Iowa straw poll. His report shows that he has enough to compete in Iowa for the next couple of weeks, but it’s hard to see him having enough to compete through ...
By: 2008 Central
Weekend Calendar Preview
2007-07-13 16:17:00 Candidates are back out on the trail this weekend, with a renewed focus on Nevada on the Democratic side, where Clinton really is dominating in polls so far. Most of the Democratic candidates, additionally, are addressing trial lawyers the American Association of Justice this Sunday in Chicago. Barack Obama Obama has a house party in Las Vegas ...
By: 2008 Central
What Did We Miss?
2007-07-09 19:52:00 We've resumed our normal posting here at Political Realm, so let's take a look at the stories we may have overlooked during our holiday.? Tommy Thompson has called the Ames straw poll next month "must win" for his presidential campaign. Thompson has spent an extraordinary amount of time in the state, which he views as essential to build momentum going forward. With the absence of Giuliani and McCain, Thompson has a chance for a decent showing, but knocking off Mitt Romney and his impressive organization in the state would be most unlikely. Is Thompson laying the groundwork for an exit from the race if the results are disappointing or is he just trying to fire up his supporters?? Politics are certainly present around Independence Day, for better or worse. House Democrats marked the occasion with an advertising blitz targeting several potentially vulnerable Republicans around the country.? Michael Bloomberg revealed that he had heart surgery in 2000, prompting some to wonder if he w...
By: Political Realm
Defenestration of Blogs: Iowa Edition
2007-07-05 22:35:00 This isn’t a defenestration, but rather a shout out to some great blogging done over the past few days. There were a lot of candidates in Iowa the past few days - and a lot of blogs in Iowa attended and wrote about them. Here’s some of our favorites: Ipol attended the Des Moines Clinton event on ...
By: 2008 Central
Candidate Statements On Pres. Bush Commuting Sentence of Scooter Libby
2007-07-03 01:38:00 Barack Obama: “This decision to commute the sentence of a man who compromised our national security cements the legacy of an Administration characterized by a politics of cynicism and division, one that has consistently placed itself and its ideology above the law. This is exactly the kind of politics we must change so we can begin ...
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The '08 Hopefuls, Part 3: Tommy Thompson
2007-06-29 02:39:00 The '08 Hopefuls continues now with a view of Tommy Thompson, who served as the 42nd governor of Wisconsin and Bush's Secretary of Health and Human Services.EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIEDTommy Thompson immediately struck me as someone who is experienced, qualified and capable of leading the nation in a better direction. For 13 years he served the people of Wisconsin well, being re-elected 3 times and occasionally slipping up, but for the most part doing a good job. Later, he went on to become the 7th Secretary of Health and Human services under George W. Bush, which I think gave him a feel of how things work in the Federal government.TIED TO A BAD PRESIDENTHowever, his service and loyalty to President Bush is something that makes me uneasy and possibly frightened at the prospect of having more of the same. I have repeatedly stated my views about George Bush, who I think will go down as a terrible leader, and the fact that Thompson served in his Cabinet for his entire first term makes m...
Poll: Edwards, Romney Holds Lead in Iowa
2007-06-27 05:00:00 New numbers from Iowa. The key here is trends, which I discuss below.RepublicansMitt Romney 23%Fred Thompson 17%Rudy Giuliani 14%John McCain 10%Tommy Thompson 6%Mike Huckabee 5%Newt Gingrich 4%Sam Brownback 3%Ron Paul 2%Tom Tancredo 2%Duncan Hunter 1%Jim Gilmore 1%Chuck Hagel 1%The two major candidates to lose support are Rudy Giuliani and John McCain, who lost 4 and 6 points respectively. Their numbers are abysmal for someone who is the national frontrunner and for someone who was the frontrunner. Romney went up three points, courtesy of television ads and retail politics while Fred Thompson jumped an impressive 7 points. The sheer momentum of speculation is driving his numbers in Iowa. The only second tier candidate worth mentioning is Mike Huckabee who now polls at 5%, up 2 points from the last poll.DemocratsJohn Edwards 26%Barack Obama 21%Hillary Clinton 20%Bill Richardson 11%Joseph Biden 4%Chris Dodd 2%Dennis Kucinich 1%On the Democratic side, Edwards and Obama are down 3 point...
Poll Vaulting Special: Getting Bi-Poll-ar
2007-06-19 17:38:00 The recent Mason Dixon poll with Obama ahead of Clinton in South Carolina and McCain in fourth place in the state at 7% has gotten a lot of press. But evidence seems to be emerging that it’s not a credible poll. First, there is just simple instinct. While McCain may have lost some support with immigration ...
By: 2008 Central
Republican Wednesday Afternoon Roundup
2007-06-13 21:07:00 Duncan Hunter Hunter is, unsurprsingly, a hawk on potential conflict with Iran. Hunter praised Gen. Pace, on his way out as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, for his service. Hunter is still getting negative reviews for his defending of earmarks to build a plane the Navy didn’t want, as I wrote about yesterday. Fred Thompson Fred Thompson was on Leno ...
By: 2008 Central
Tommy Thompson to announce he will not run for POTUS
2007-06-13 17:12:00 Tommy Thompson is expected to a make major announcement about the future of his presidential campaign today. Sources have told me that Tommy Thompson is expected to announce his intention to drop out of the race for the GOP nomination for president. The expect announcement is to come at 3pm EDT.
Skipping The Ames Straw Poll
2007-06-08 18:01:00 The dominoes fell in Iowa this week, changing the complexity of the race and possibly altering the impact the state may have on the race.After Rudy Giuliani announced that his campaign will not compete in the Ames straw poll held by Iowa Republicans August 11, John McCain's campaign quickly followed suit. A fourth would-be frontrunner, Fred Thompson, was already unlikely to compete in the event, having yet to officially enter the field. Those decisions could prove to have a significant impact, but the groups most hurt are probably the Romney campaign, the state Republican Party, and perhaps the Iowa Caucuses.Mitt Romney, the likely straw poll victor, will now receive only the smallest of bounces from the event. After building a formidable Iowa organization and appearing ready to spend millions on the event, his campaign likely scared off his chief rivals. Now any victory there carries far less weight without the marquee names attached, despite the fact that they will still be on th...
By: Political Realm
Quotable
2007-06-06 18:42:00 "I certainly would not send him to the United Nations."--Tommy Thompson, referring to how he would utilize President Bush during last night's Republican debate in New Hampshire.
By: Political Realm
CNN New Hampshire Republican Primary Debate Statistics (6/5/07)
2007-06-06 04:38:00 Candidate Time (By Time Speaking) John McCain: 13 minutes, 5 seconds Rudy Giuliani: 12 minutes, 10 seconds Mitt Romney: 11 minutes, 21 seconds Duncan Hunter: 8 minutes, 10 seconds Sam Brownback: 7 minutes, 25 seconds Mike Huckabee: 6 minutes, 31 seconds Ron Paul: 6 minutes, 2 seconds Jim Gilmore: 5 minutes, 48 seconds Tom Tancredo: 5 minutes, 31 seconds Tommy Thompson: 4 minutes, 19 seconds Questions ...
By: 2008 Central
Live Blog Of CNN Republican Debate In New Hampshire (6/5/07)
2007-06-06 00:44:00 6:42: Lou Dobbs is anchoring the pre-debate show, giving a lot of his attention to the immigration bill. Anyone tuning in early is essentially getting an anti-McCain lecture. 6:45: No preview today, as you may have noticed. The really interesting thing about the debate will be what the spectre of Fred Thompson looming as a candidate ...
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Tommy Thompson Argues That He?s The Most Electable Republican Candidate
2007-05-29 22:34:00 At a campaign stop in Council Bluffs, Iowa this past Saturday (5/26/07), Tommy Thompson explainedwhy he believes that he’s the GOP’s best hope for winning the general election: “I don’t think the Republicans can carry Ohio. Without Ohio, they need a candidate who can carry Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. I’m by far the strongest candidate to ...
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2008 Central?s Presidential Election Podcast (5/20/07)
2007-05-21 09:25:00 This week’s podcast covers… Republican Primary Debate The politics of energy The politics of immigration Richardson’s annnoucement And more… Feel free to email us questions/suggestions for next week’s podcast (you can also email an audio file of your question and we’ll include it in the podcast). Subscribe to 2008 Central’s Presidential Election Podcast
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The Good And Bad
2007-05-19 07:06:00 Let's check out whose stock is up and whose in trouble. Good ? John McCain: McCain has had a good month. His campaign has seemed increasingly focused after a long period of confusing messages and themes. He seems to have found his niche--making the argument as a conservative alternative to Giuliani and as the competent, experienced candidate. By our account and many others, he was one of the winners of the second Republican debate. Finally, the Congress is finally getting things done on the immigration front. Yes, the image of McCain next to Ted Kennedy won't sit well with many conservatives, but he can sell it as an accomplishment and suggest the public needs to give it time to succeed. He'll also receive greater cover if a good number of Republicans vote for the bill and it's actually signed by the president.? Tom Tancredo: The movement of the immigration bill also helps Rep. Tancredo, whose pet issue is now certain to garner a great deal of attention, allowing him to attack a...
By: Political Realm
Candidate Reactions to Immigration Compromise
2007-05-19 06:40:00 Kudos to the candidates who have released comments on the legislation. Barack Obama: ?Over the past two years, I have worked hard for a comprehensive immigration bill that would provide strong border security, create a new employment verification system, rationalize our immigration quotas, and bring the 12 million undocumented immigrants out of hiding and put them on ...
By: 2008 Central
2nd Republican Debate, Pt. 1
2007-05-17 21:48:00 Paid for, presented by and moderated by Fox News. That alone was troubling to me. But as they went through the many Republican candidates, I was struck by amount of public service - both in state and federal government. Impressive amount of government experience. I’m typing these notes as I watch the debates on msnbc.com, so ...
Tommy Thompson tries some bathroom humor
2007-05-17 00:00:00 -By Michael M. Bates If you don?t know who Tommy Thompson is, don?t feel uninformed. He doesn?t rate the media coverage of really important people like Paris Hilton. Like many others, Mr. Thompson is running for president. His background is not unimpressive. He served as Wisconsin?s governor for an ...
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Reactions by Candidates to Passing Away of Jerry Fallwell
2007-05-16 17:30:00 Mike Huckabee: ?I?ve known Dr. Falwell since the mid 1970?s. I?ve been to his church and spoke at the university last fall. He was one of Christendom?s great leaders who stood by his convictions and never lost his common touch. Many did not know about his sense of humor and compassion for people from all walks ...
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Republican Debate Reaction, Take Two
2007-05-16 06:16:00 Tonight's debate proved to be the most compelling and distinctive of the three debates that have taken place thus far in the 2008 race. Questions were far more pointed, candidates more confrontational and as a result voters were actually able to recognize distinctions on stage.The debate also offered clear winners and losers that haven't been as obvious in previous efforts. As we noted, in the California debate John McCain had a strong message, but his awkward delivery damaged his overall performance. Tonight he was far more relaxed and as a result, he appeared to be the most competent and presidential candidate in the field. He was attacked frequently for his work on campaign finance and immigration reform, but he was generally able to diffuse the issues when given the opportunity. Its clear that those efforts are two significant obstacles that his opponents will continue to mention and his ability to put voters' minds at ease will go a long way towards determining his future in...
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2008 Central Republican Debate Scorecard
2007-05-16 05:20:00 Debate Performance Ranking… This is a ranking of the politicians using the criteria of whom based only on the debate, improved their chances for winning the nomination the most. You’ll note that Ron Paul is not included. The explanation for that is after the jump. Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter Rudy Giuliani Mitt Romney John McCain Sam Brownback Tom Tancredo Tommy Thompson Jim Gilmore * Rankings are ...
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