Friday, November 24, 2006
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Giuliani Moves Nearer to White House Run
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission this week that takes him one step closer to running for president. Giuliani Moves Nearer to White House Run
Obamamania!
For those looking forward to the respite in all things political from the lead-up to this month’s elections, you’re in for a rude 24 months. Indeed, the campaign checks from 2006’s gubernatorials have yet to be cashed and the race for the White House has already begun. This may seem anachronistic to some, but for all those involved, if you’re not sprinting now, you’re not winning in 2008.
Why? It’s simple. 2008 will be the most contested Presidential race in recent history. With a vice president not running and no spectacular names in mix (e.g. Eisenhower), it’s as good a chance as any for relocating to the Oval Office.
And I, like those now campaigning, am already working the crowd of Presidential hopefuls. Whose got my vote you ask? Barack Obama.
The Des Moines Register Obamamania!
Al Sharpton May Run Again In 2008
The Rev. Al Sharpton said yesterday he is “considering” a presidential
run in 2008.Al Sharpton May Run Again In 2008
If Al Gore Challenges Hillary Clinton...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Giuliani Moves Nearer to White House Run
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed paperwork with the
Federal Election Commission this week that takes him one step closer to
running for president. A filing on behalf of the man once dubbed
"America's mayor" was hand-delivered to the commission on Monday, an
FEC...Giuliani Moves Nearer to White House Run
Romney Understands McCain And Giuliani
Eager to position himself as the most conservative GOP presidential hopeful, Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney accused Sen. John McCain Monday of being “disingenuous” on gay marriage.
In an interview with The Examiner, Romney described himself as more conservative than Republican rivals McCain, R-Ariz., and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on a variety of issues. “We’re in a different place on immigration; we’re in a different place on campaign reform; we’re in a different place on same–sex marriage; we’re in a different place on the president’s policy on interrogation of detainees,” Romney said.
“I’m a conservative Republican, there’s no question about that,” he said. “I’m at a different place than the other two.” Romney Understands McCain And Giuliani
The Online Beat: A New Congressman Says 'No' to the President
attended last week's reception at the White House with President Bush,
Vice President Cheney, White House political czar Karl Rove and others
who had just finished plotting and executing unrelenting attacks
campaigns on the newcomers. But the target of some of the campaign
season's crudest attacks, Minnesota's Keith Ellison, had better things
to do. The Online Beat: A New Congressman Says 'No' to the President
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
How Many Others Will Flip?
More proof that New England Republicans are in danger of taking up permanent residence at the margins comes this morning when a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives switches from Republican to Democrat. North Stonington Republican Diana Urban, elected to a fourth term two weeks ago, often voted with Democrats in the legislature. Her departure from the ranks of the GOP reduces their number to 44 of 151.
Urban enjoyed a flurry of attention last summer when she launched a quixotic bid to run for the United States Senate as a petitioning candidate. She failed to collect the number of signatures required.
Why Urban waited until two weeks after the election to tell the voters of her district that she would no longer be a Republican is a question members of the GOP will be posing to Urban. [KEVIN F. RENNIE] How Many Others Will Flip?
CBS Poll Favors Obama, Clinton, and McCain
Clark's Iraq Plan
today's USA Today. The article is entitled, "The Next Move." In it, Clark lays
out his plan for Iraq. Clark's Chess Match
Can Romney Win?
"But some analysts and Republican insiders doubt that Giuliani is really planning to run for president. He’s just not that stupid: he does not imagine that Republican primaries can be won by a pro-choice, pro-gun-control New Yorker who moved in with a gay couple when his wife kicked him out of the mayor’s residence for having an extra-marital affair.As a result, all of Romney's actions in the last few months have been to ensure that he's seen as the viable conservative alternative to McCain -- someone who can speak to religious conservatives as well as business conservatives.
"Giuliani’s exploratory committee likely has a more short-term, pragmatic purpose: replacing his Solutions America political-action committee as the vehicle that pays him and his staff to travel around the country, speaking and raising money for himself and others. And, to maintain his A-list national profile."
Can Romney Win?
Monday, November 20, 2006
Bill Clinton On Ellen DeGeneres Show
Ellen DeGeneres welcomes former President Bill Clinton, center, and Jon Bon Jovi on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006 during a week of shows from New York City. This episode airs on Nov. 21, 2006.
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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Many Trying To Get Mark Warner To Rejoin 2008 Race
Conservative Bloggers Seek To Draft Lou Dobbs For 2008
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Saturday, November 18, 2006
The Economist Looks At Clinton vs McCain
when it comes to the race for the White House they have reinvigorated
the old order. Before the mid-terms the two front-runners—Hillary
Clinton and John McCain—looked as if they might be vulnerable to
challenges. Now they are further ahead than ever. Open
Friday, November 17, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Democrats Pick Pelosi, Hoyer as Leaders
Democrats select Pelosi
Hoyer Beats Pelosi’s Pick in Race for No. 2 House Post
Romney Hires Alex Castellanos
"The truest spots, most factual spots, are the negative and comparative," [Castellanos] said. "They inform the voters much more than a bunch of fluffy positives often do."
Widely considered one of the country's more influential Republican image-makers, Castellanos has produced television spots for President Bush, presidential candidate Bob Dole, and former senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina. Romney's move to recruit him sends a strong signal that the governor plans to mount a serious national campaign for 2008, political observers say.
Castellanos has generated controversy and, at times, hiccups for his clients by producing ads later exposed as misleading or factually incorrect.
Malibu Ken's mudslinger
Bob Dornan Running for President
B-1 Bob to Run for Prez?
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
First May Fare Poorly In Home State Of TN In 2008
By a significant margin, the voters who know him best said "no" when asked in Tuesday exit polls for The Associated Press if the retiring Senate majority leader "would make a good president."...
By a 44-37 percent margin, Tennesseans said "no" to a Frist presidency. The remaining 19 percent did not answer.Open
Speculation TN Gov. Phil Bredesen Might Run In 2008
The name of Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has been mentioned lately as a possible 2008 Democratic presidential candidate….
Could this be a hint at a 2008 bid for president? The Chief of Staff position is typically first in line to claim the spot as campaign manager in a political bid.
Since he just got re-elected and won't run again, what would be the point in hiring a position that you've done without for 4 years?
Boy oh boy, I hope its true... we need you Bredesen... Open
At the Tennessee Womens Political Caucus convention in Nashville this past weekend Bredesen spoke and was asked if he would run for President in 2008. He tapdanced quickly away from any real answer but my inside source says Bredesen has a campaign button (given to him as a gift) that says "Phil in 08". Since no Democrat has won the Presidency since 1932 unless he (or she) carried at least two or three southern states. Bredesen has to think about this more than he admits. I am are sure this had nothing to do with Bredesen writing an op-ed piece for the New York Times (link - login maybe required) two weeks ago urging that a national campaign about healthcare reform should be the mantra for the Democrats. The Democrats would do well to take his advice.
Abramoff Tries To Implicate Harry Reid, Others
source close to the investigation surrounding his activities told ABC
News that Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) was one of the members of Congress
Abramoff had allegedly implicated in his cooperation with federal
prosecutors. Open
New Gallup 2008 Poll Shows Clinton, Obama, McCain, Giuliani In The Lead
it shows Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton still in the lead with Sen. Baruck Obama in
a strong second place. Former Sen. John Edwards trails in a weak third ...New Gallup 2008 Poll Shows Clinton, Obama, McCain, Giuliani Leading
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Giuliani Leads McCain for GOP Nomination
The action comes as Giuliani is the top choice of Republican voters nationwide earning support from 24% of likely GOP voters. Senator John McCain (R), considered by many insiders to have the early advantage, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are close on Giuliani's heels.
In General Election match-ups, Giuliani is tied at 46% support with New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D). However, Giuliani leads when matched against Senator Barack Obama (D) and former Vice President Al Gore (D). Clinton, Obama, and Gore are currently leading the Democratic nomination field.
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James Baker Mentioned For VP
James Baker swoops in like the ambitious vampoire he is and takes over.
Condi can rest soundly. Baker has already served as SecState. The
cherry-on-the-top of career as a non-elected "Statesman" is The Veep
position.
And he's already bested the greatest Burocratic infighter since Lucius Aelius Sejanus, namely: Rummy. Next, mark The Corsair's words, is Cheney.
The Corsair
Leach Mentioned For UN
Clinton May Give Signal By Thanksgiving, Edwards May Announce Tonight
Hotline On Call reports that Hillary Clinton may give the "go" signal to private donors and major supporters by Thanksgiving...
Her top donors have been told to expect a private signal as early as
December. If that timetable is correct – and no one who knows for sure
is talking – Clinton could push "go" over the Thanksgiving holidays.
Long-time allies of the Clintons would expect to see public trial
balloons floated as early as the first week in December.
The noose-tight upper echelon of Clinton’s political team
countenances no speculation about who will serve as campaign manager,
but the first among equals in her next campaign will likely be Patti Solis Doyle. Longtime Clinton associate Maggie Williams is also participating in informal interviews with potential senior staff.
Clinton Gears Up for Presidential Bid
PoliticalWire reports that John Edwards could announce tonight on The Daily Show...
Former Sen. John Edwards is scheduled to appear on The Daily Show tonight. It was on the show in 2003 that Edwards announced his presidential bid.Will Edwards Announce Campaign Tonight?
Hillary and Iowa
Democratic presidential nomination, John Podhoretz says:This decision
is a huge gift to the campaign of Hillary Clinton. With Vilsack in the
race, all other Democratic candidates...Hillary and Iowa
Wolfson to Oversee Hillary's '08 Comms War Room?
Is Hillary Clinton's 2008 campaign comms team already falling into place? Monday's NYT profile of consultant / campaign communications director Howard Wolfson (right) suggests that...Wolfson to Oversee Hillary's '08 Comms War Room?
