A Look at Giuliani’s Strategy

Changes in the primary schedule, have candidates like Giuliani re-thinking their strategy.  Florida (113) alone has more delegates than  Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina combined (110).   A win in Florida on Jan 29th, where he is popular with many former New Yorkers would also position him well for the mega-primary on Feb 5 that includes [...]

Mitt Romney to Donate His Presidential Salary

If elected President, Mitt Romney said he would probably take the presidential salary, but would “donate at least that amount or more to charity.”  Romney did not take his salary when serving as Governor of Massachussets.  The wealthiest of the presidential candidates – his assets are somewhere between $190-250 million.
http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/05/what-would-romney-do-with-presidential.html  by Mike Roselli and Lauren Kornreich  5-29-2007

Sure Looks Like Fred Thompson Is Running

U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn changed her support from  Gov. Mitt Romney to  Fred Thompson. Blackburn  served as a senior adviser to the Romney campaign and as national co-chairwoman of Women for Romney said her long association with Thompson, a fellow Tennessee Republican, was her reason for supporting him.
 http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/ 2007/05/25/tennessee_rep_swings_support_from_romney_to_thompson/  by Erik Schelzig  5-25-2007

Update on Primary Schedule

The national parties now show the Iowa caucuses to be held on January 14 and the New Hampshire Primary on Jan 22.    However, the calendar is still considered fluid as states consider when to hold their primary. Nevada for example, has scheduled it’s caucus for January 19th.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/25/politics/main2852363.shtml   by Linda Feldman  5-25-2007

Senator Voinovich Has A Suggestion

Senator Voinovich visited former Secretary of State Colin Powell recently and urged him to run for President in 2008.  “I said, ‘You have a moral obligation and I have a moral obligation, and this country is running out of time, and I think we have a moral obligation to try to leave a better legacy [...]

Some Fred Thompson Rumors

Former Federal Elections Commission Chair Michael Toner has been asked to be Fred Thompson’s lead lawyer.  Tom Collamore, former Vice-President of Public Affairs at Altria has been asked to serve as Thompson’s campaign manager.  Some believe Fred Thompson will formally announce his candidacy after the 2nd fundraising quarter ends June 30.
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/thefix/2007/05/toner_joins_thompson_staff.html?nav=rss_blog by Chrus Cillizza  5-22-2007

Giuliani Responds to John Edwards

John Edwards stated recently in New York City that the President’s war on terror was little more than a “bumper sticker.” 
Guiliani’s response:  “If you think there’s a global war on terror as a slogan for George Bush, you are not facing reality. It kind of makes the point that I’ve been making over and over again, that [...]

Huckabee Strong On Life In South Carolina Debate

“We value the life of one as if it’s the life of all. And that’s why we go after the 12 year old Boy Scout in North Carolina when he’s lost.  That’s why we look for the 13 miners in Sago, W. Virginia when the mine explodes.  That’s why we go looking for the hikers on [...]

McCain Displays His Verbal Skills as a Sailor

Senator McCain and Senator Cornyn got into a shouting match when Cornyn voiced concerns over the number of judical appeals illegal immigrants could receive in the immigration bill.  McCain accused Cornyn of raising the issue in an attempt to torpedo the bill.  McCain used a curse word associated with chickens.  And shouted “(Expletive) you!”
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2007/05/mccain_cornyn_cursing_showdown.html by Paul [...]

Candidates Keep Their Distance on Immigration Bill

Mitt Romney who a year ago characterized the bi-partisan effort as “reasonable proposals” now derides the plan as “amnesty” for illegal immigration.
Giuliani whose record is full of pro-immigration speeches has been silent so far on the debate.
Sam Brownback was a key McCain ally on immigration a year ago, but has recently renounced his support for this approach.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/14/AR2007051401356.html by [...]