2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Ed Rendell Announced As Keynote Speaker For The 2010 Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Dinner

Gov. Ed Rendell announced as keynote speaker for the 2010 Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Dinner

DES MOINES – The Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) announced today that Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell will serve as the keynote speaker for their 2010 Jefferson Jackson Dinner, which will take place on October 16th in Des Moines. Gov. Rendell, the former Democratic National Committee chairman, has been a strong voice for the Democratic Party at a local, state, and national level.

“Governor Rendell’s lifetime of public service and dedication to the Democratic Party has made him one of our strongest and most outspoken voices, it is an honor to welcome him as our keynote speaker for the Jefferson Jackson Dinner,” said IDP Chairwoman Sue Dvorsky. “The Jefferson Jackson Dinner is always a great opportunity for Iowa Democrats to hear from our great leaders from across the nation and build support for the Party. This year Governor Rendell will help us prepare to reelect Governor Culver and send Roxanne Conlin to the Senate as we build on our past success.”

Excerpts From President Barack Obama’s Address To The Nation On The End Of Combat Operations In Iraq

Excerpts from President Barack Obama’s Address to the Nation on the End of Combat Operations in Iraq

“But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that our future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in this young century.”

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“At every turn, America’s men and women in uniform have served with courage and resolve. As Commander-in-Chief, I am proud of their service. Like all Americans, I am awed by their sacrifice, and by the sacrifices of their families.”

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“Tonight, I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended. Operation Iraqi Freedom is over, and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country. This was my pledge to the American people as a candidate for this office.  Last February, I announced a plan that would bring our combat brigades out of Iraq, while redoubling our efforts to strengthen Iraq’s Security Forces and support its government and people. That is what we have done. We have removed nearly 100,000 U.S. troops from Iraq. We have closed or transferred hundreds of bases to the Iraqis. And we have moved millions of pieces of equipment out of Iraq.”

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“Ending this war is not only in Iraq’s interest – it is in our own. The United States has paid a huge price to put the future of Iraq in the hands of its people. We have sent our young men and women to make enormous sacrifices in Iraq, and spent vast resources abroad at a time of tight budgets at home. We have persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people – a belief that out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it is time to turn the page.”

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“Today, our most urgent task is to restore our economy, and put the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs back to work. To strengthen our middle class, we must give all our children the education they deserve, and all our workers the skills that they need to compete in a global economy.  We must jumpstart industries that create jobs, and end our dependence on foreign oil. We must unleash the innovation that allows new products to roll off our assembly lines, and nurture the ideas that spring from our entrepreneurs.  This will be difficult. But in the days to come, it must be our central mission as a people, and my central responsibility as President.”

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DNC Chairman Tim Kaine To Hold Press Conference With DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Dayton On September 1st

Governor Tim Kaine to Hold Press Conference with DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Dayton

DNC Chairman will join Mayors Rybak and Coleman to discuss Mark Dayton’s commitment to strong partnerships between state and local government

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 1st, DNC Chairman and former Richmond Mayor and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine will join DFL candidate for governor, Mark Dayton, Mayor RT Rybak and Mayor Chris Coleman at the Hennepin County Government Center Plaza at 9:30a.m. They will highlight Mark Dayton’s commitment to building a strong partnership between state and local government.

Gov. Sarah Palin To Headline Iowa GOP’s Ronald Reagan Dinner

Gov. Sarah Palin to Headline Iowa GOP’s Ronald Reagan Dinner
“Salute to Freedom” Event, Friday, September 17

DES MOINES – Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn today announced Governor Sarah Palin will be the Party’s special guest at the upcoming Reagan Dinner: A Salute to Freedom.

“The Iowa GOP is pleased that Gov. Palin is traveling to Iowa to join the battle to return principled, conservative leadership to Iowa,” said Chairman Strawn. “Our economic and personal freedoms are under attack in Washington, DC and Des Moines. I know Iowa Republicans will be energized and motivated by Gov. Palin to stand up and fight for these principles all the way to Election Day and beyond.”

The Reagan Dinner: A Salute to Freedom will take place the evening of Friday, September 17 in Des Moines. The exact time and location will be announced closer to the event. Tickets for the Reagan Dinner are $100 each, or $1,000 for a table of eight.

Strawn noted that while the former Governor of Alaska and Vice Presidential nominee is popular among Iowans, the current economy is challenging for many Iowa families who may wish to attend. That is why the Iowa GOP is offering Iowans an opportunity to volunteer through any of its ten statewide Victory Centers in exchange for a ticket to the Ronald Reagan “Salute to Freedom” Dinner.  For additional details regarding volunteer opportunities, Iowans should contact their local Iowa GOP Victory Center in: Ames, Cedar Falls, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Iowa City, Marion, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Urbandale.

Tickets can be reserved by emailing RSVP@IowaGOP.org or by calling 515-282-8105.

Mitt Romney Announces Oregon Endorsements

Mitt Romney Announces Oregon Endorsements

Today, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced the endorsement of the following four Oregon candidates and said it is contributing a total of $17,500 to their campaigns:

Chris Dudley:  Chris Dudley, a successful businessman, philanthropist, and former professional basketball player, is running to become Oregon’s next Governor.

Congressman Greg Walden:  Congressman Greg Walden currently represents the 2nd Congressional District of Oregon and is running for reelection. 

State Representative Scott Bruun:  Scott Bruun, a state representative and businessman, is running to represent Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. 

Rob Cornilles:  Rob Cornilles, a successful business owner and active community leader, is running to represent Oregon’s 1st Congressional District. 

The PAC also announced that it is sending Dudley’s gubernatorial campaign a $10,000 contribution, and that it is sending the Congressional campaigns of Walden, Bruun, and Cornilles each a $2,500 contribution. 

“Rather than enacting pro-growth policies that will encourage private sector growth and put people back to work, far too many of our leaders are instead turning to the false promises of big government and slowing our economic recovery.  Oregon – and our nation – needs leaders who will say no to the culture of higher taxes, higher spending, and higher debt, and that is why I am proud to stand with these candidates today,” said Romney.

The Iowa Republican: Sarah Palin To Headline Iowa GOP Ronald Reagan Dinner On September 17, 2010

 

The Iowa Republican has confirmed: Sarah Palin to Headline Iowa GOP Dinner in September

IowaPolitics.com: Iowa strategists laying the groundwork for 2012 presidential candidates

 

IowaPolitics.com: Iowa strategists laying the groundwork for 2012 presidential candidates

"About a dozen top Iowa political strategists and caucus veterans are working to lay the groundwork for potential Republican 2012 presidential candidates, although much of this work is unpaid and informal at this point as candidates focus their energy over the next 68 days on helping 2010 candidates."

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - 2012 Watch: Perry shuts door on presidential bid « - Blogs from CNN.com

 

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Mitt Romney Announces Oklahoma Endorsements

Mitt Romney Announces Oklahoma Endorsements

Today, Mitt Romney’s Free and Strong America PAC announced the endorsement of the following six Oklahoma candidates and said it is committing a total of $10,500 in support to their campaigns:

Congresswoman Mary Fallin:  Congresswoman Mary Fallin currently represents Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District and is now running to become Oklahoma’s next Governor.

State Senator Todd Lamb:  Todd Lamb currently serves as an Oklahoma state senator and is now running to become Oklahoma’s next Lieutenant Governor.

Congressman Tom Cole:  Congressman Tom Cole currently represents the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma and is running for reelection. 

Congressman Frank Lucas:  Congressman Frank Lucas currently represents the 3rd Congressional District of Oklahoma and is running for reelection. 

Congressman John Sullivan:  Congressman John Sullivan currently represents the 1st Congressional District of Oklahoma and is running for reelection. 

James Lankford:  James Lankford served as the director of a Christian youth camp for over a decade, and is now running to represent the 5th Congressional District of Oklahoma. 
The PAC also announced that it is sending the Congressional campaigns of Cole, Lucas, Sullivan, and Lankford each a $2,500 contribution, and that it has already sent Fallin and Lamb each a $250 contribution toward their respective campaigns. 

“Oklahoma – and our nation – deserves leaders who will focus on enacting pro-growth policies that will put people back to work.  Too many of our elected officials are instead more interested in growing the size of government, and that is why it is more critical than ever that we elect leaders who will make the tough decisions necessary to turn our struggling economy around,” said Romney

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