Voters Think it’s Warmer in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, 73 % of likely Democrat voters and 56% of Republican voters believe global warming is occuring right now.  The Carbon Coalition, a group determined to make global warming one of the top issues candidates discuss on the campaign trail, is working in New Hampshire, Iowa and South Carolina.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/politics/primarysource/2007/03/ majority_of_nh.html   by James Pindell 3-26-2007

Fred Thompson’s Pro-life Position Examined

In 1994, Fred Thompson ran as a candidate who believed states should make decisions regarding abortion, opposing Roe and he believed abortion should be prohibited or restricted in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.  His eight year voting record shows he was in complete agreement with pro-life groups on abortion funding, late-term abortions and judges. 

Over the course of 11 years, Fred Thompson now considers himself pro-life without any nuance to the position, meaning at some point he shifted to the right on first-trimester abortions.  A strong federalist, he remains opposed to amending the Constitution to prohibit abortion.

http://race42008.com/2007/03/27/update-thompson-and-abortion/   by DaveG 3-27-2007

Dr. Dobson Explains

In a statement issued today, Focus on the Family said Dobson did not mean to disparage Thompson.   “Dr. Dobson appreciates Sen. Thompson’s solid, pro-family voting record and his position that Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided.” 

Dobson was “attempting to highlight that to the best of his knowledge, Sen. Thompson hadn’t clearly communicated his religious faith, and many evangelical Christians might find this a barrier to supporting him.” 

“We were, however, pleased to learn from his spokesperson that Sen. Thompson professes to be a believer.”

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?Article_id=54963  3-30-2007

Romney Lists VP Choices

Romney mentioned possible VP picks: South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/on_the2008_trail; _ylt=AoM0mOvx0nDodtErjZNC4l5pu6cv    by Jim Davenport  3-29-2007

A Couple More Endorsements

Steve Forbes, former Republican presidential candidate, President of Forbes has endorsed Rudy Giuliani for President of the United States. Mr. Forbes will serve as a National Campaign Co-Chair and Senior Policy Advisor.

http://race42008.com/2007/03/28/steve-forbes-joins-giuliani-campaign  by Kavon W Nikrad   3-29-2007

Dan Qualye predicts Romney will win the GOP nomination for president.

http://race42008.com/2007/03/19/quayle-predicts-romney/  by Jason 3-19-2007

Pat Buchanan’s sister Bay Buchanan has joined the Tancredo campaign and will be the campaign manager.

http://2008central.net/?p=420 by 08 Guru JW   3-29-2007

Romney Organization in Ohio

Romney announced his Ohio Finance Committee: 

• Carl H. Lindner, Chairman of the Board of American Financial Group from Cincinnati. 
• S. Craig Linder, Co-President of American Financial Group.
• Nancy Heffner Donovan, President of Ames Travel Service and Chairwoman of the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts.

http://race42008.com/2007/03/28/1590/  3-28-2007 by Jason

Every four years, Republican presidential candidates compete for the Cincinnati Lindner family’s support because having them on your side can draw millions in campaign contributions.

http://race42008.com/2007/03/29/more-on-romneys-ohio-catch   3-29-2007  by Jason

Mike DeWine Went to Work

Mike DeWine (Chairman of McCain’s Ohio organization) worked the crowd at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Summit County last night.  A straw poll with over 800 ballots gave the following results:

• Rudy Giuliani 30.9%
• John McCain  25.8%
• Fred Thompson 12.1%
• Mitt Romney 8.6%
• Newt Gingrich 8.2%
• Sam Brownback 5.9%

Only the McCain and Brownback campaigns made any efforts to sway voters.

http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070325/NEWS09/703250388  by Joshua Boak  3-25-2007

Brownback’s Strategy

Brownback has made 16 visits to Iowa since the 2004 election. But with little traction in the polls, his strategy in Iowa will be to concentrate on the August Ames straw poll  and break into the top three.  (It’s worth noting that 1/4 of the Iowa electorate will vote for the strongest social conservative, in 1988 Pat Robertson received 25% of the vote.)

 http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2007/03/brownbacks_iowa_strategy.html   by Chris Cillizza  3-20-2007

McCain Misses His Mark

Senator John McCain said his presidential campaign would not meet its fundraising goals this quarter and his campaign advisors acknowledge that Mitt Romney may wind up raising more. 

Both McCain and Romney pay the salaries for more than 100 full-time staff members and numerous consultants.

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2007/03/mccain_we_wont.html

Hagel On Hold – Waiting For Fred Thompson

Hagel is waiting to decide on running for President until Fred Thompson makes his decision.

http://rightsfield.com/2007/03/23/thompson-influencing-hagels-decision/  by Matt Browner Hamlin   3-23-2007