2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Dodd Campaign Announces Schedule For The "Caucus For Results Bus Tour"

DODD CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR FINAL DAYS OF “CAUCUS FOR RESULTS” BUS TOUR

Presidential candidate Chris Dodd will continue his “Caucus for Results” bus tour all the way through Caucus Day.  The tour will continue taking Dodd throughout the state, bringing Iowa caucus-goers together around his message of proven leadership and a record of results for America’s families.

On New Year’s Eve, Dodd will visit Oelwein, Waverly, and Waterloo, before ringing in the New Year at a party in Dubuque.

On New Year’s Day, Dodd will campaign in Clinton, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Marshalltown.

On Wednesday, Dodd will be campaigning in Colo, Ames, Indianola, Ottumwa, Fairfield, and Burlington.

On Caucus Day, Dodd will make stops in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines. 

The Dodd Caucus Night Celebration will be held at the Temple for the Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines.

Mitt Romney Announces Support Of Iowa State Representative Betty De Boef

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF IOWA STATE REPRESENTATIVE BETTY DE BOEF

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that Iowa State Representative Betty De Boef has endorsed his Presidential campaign. 

"Betty is a pro-life, pro-family champion in the Iowa House and her support will be crucial as we continue to gain support across Iowa," said Governor Romney.  "As Iowa's January 3 caucus quickly approaches, I look forward to working with her to share my positive, conservative vision for the country."

Representative De Boef joins State Representatives Richard Anderson, Dave Deyoe, Greg Forristall, Linda Miller, Steve Olson, Christopher Rants, Chuck Soderberg, Doug Struyk, David Tjepkes, Jodi Tymeson, Ralph Watts and Tami Wiencek; and State Senators Jim Hahn, David Johnson, Dave Mulder and Brad Zaun.

"Governor Romney is the candidate who shares my passion for pro-family issues, and will also be our best advocate for fiscal and defense conservatives," said Representative Betty De Boef. "He is a leader in the fight to secure our border, and we can trust him to turn off the magnets that encourage illegal immigration.  I look forward to working hard for his team, making sure that other pro-family voters know Governor Romney is the candidate to support on caucus night."

Governor Romney Travels To Iowa

GOVERNOR ROMNEY TRAVELS TO IOWA

Boston, MA – Governor Romney continues his "Strong America" Bus Tour on Monday, December 31st.   Please note updated schedule.  On Tuesday, January 1st, the "Strong America" Bus Tour will continue with a series of "House Party Huddles."

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil: Edwards Democrats Best Choice For Iowa, Nation

COUNCIL BLUFFS DAILY NONPAREIL: EDWARDS DEMOCRATS’ BEST CHOICE FOR IOWA, NATION

Council Bluffs’ daily paper endorses John Edwards for president, says Edwards understands the wants and needs of Iowans as the only candidate with rural roots

Des Moines, Iowa – Today, the Daily Nonpareil of Council Bluffs, Iowa formally endorsed John Edwards for president. This endorsement, from the daily paper in the largest city in southwest Iowa, is a clear sign of Edwards’ growing momentum going into the Iowa caucuses this week. 

“Iowans have big voices and strong convictions,” the Daily Nonpareil wrote in its endorsement of Edwards. “We have families and jobs and needs to survive. And we want a leader who understands us, who listens to us and who will do right by us. That leader is John Edwards.

“The son of a textile mill worker, Edwards has a better knowledge of the wants and needs of rural America,” the endorsement continued. “He can relate to the rural culture better than any of the other democratic candidates, as he is the only candidate with rural roots.

“Edwards knows Iowa. He has spent much of his campaign visiting all of our 99 counties and talking WITH, not AT, our residents. We believe John Edwards is the strongest of all the Democratic candidates and the most viable in a presidential election.”

The full text of the endorsement can  be viewed online at: https://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19152763&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555106&rfi=6

Marshalltown Times-Republican Endorses Obama

Marshalltown Times-Republican Endorses Obama

DES MOINES – Citing his “openness” and “common sense approach” on issues such as health care and energy, the Marshalltown Times-Republican today endorsed U.S. Senator Barack Obama for President. 

Obama has also been endorsed by the Sioux City Journal, Iowa City Press Citizen, Ottumwa Courier, Woodbine Twiner/Logan Herald-Observer, Daily Iowan, Iowa State Daily, Des Moines’ El Latino, and Sioux City’s Mundo Latino.

Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Endorses Governor Mitt Romney

THE DAILY NONPAREIL ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY

"Sunday's Our View: Nonpareil Endorses Romney"
The Daily Nonpareil [Council Bluffs, IA]
Editorial
December 30, 2007

"Our Position: Romney excels over all other Republican candidates.

"At no time in recent memory has this nation faced a greater array of formidable, complex and potentially dangerous challenges. The very nature of those complex challenges and the potential means of addressing them is a recipe for divisiveness. As Americans continue their search for a new commander-in-chief, they should search for an individual with vision, intellect and experience.

"In a Republican presidential field that boasts a host of candidates who bring a wide range of talents and experience to the table, we think former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney rises to the top as the best choice to lead his party toward the 2008 election."

Sen. Biden Continues "Caucus Countdown Tour"

SEN. BIDEN CONTINUES ‘CAUCUS COUNTDOWN TOUR’
Biden Campaign Announces Caucus Night Plan

Des Moines, IA (December 30, 2007): The Biden Campaign announced today its caucus night rally will take place in Des Moines at the Science Center of Iowa. Beginning at 9pm, precinct captains, supporters, family and friends are invited to join Sen. Biden as caucus results unfold. More details on this event to follow.

Today in Mason City, Sen. Biden and his wife Jill are joined by Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff, renowned for his role as White House Communications Director Toby Ziegler on the hit political drama “The West Wing.”

Sen. Joe Biden continues his eight-day ‘Caucus Countdown Tour’ visiting 28 Iowa counties across the Hawkeye State. Over the course of this campaign Biden will have visited 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties.

Sen. Biden  will join supporters for the Biden Campaign Caucus Rally on December 30, 2008 at the Science Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Marshalltown Times-Republican Endorses Governor Mitt Romney

TIMES-REPUBLICAN ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY

"Romney Has Proven Record Of Leadership, Plan For Change"
The Times-Republican [Marshalltown, IA]
Editorial
December 30, 2007

"Selecting a president is a huge responsibility. It has been extremely difficult this year for Republicans however since all the candidates have some particular trait that appeals to GOP loyalists but no one seems to be the clear runaway candidate.

"But we think after Republicans finally dissect each of the candidates to determine who they should ultimately vote for, they will determine as we did and Mitt Romney will be their clear choice in the Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 3.

"Romney is the most conservative candidate who is running.

"Romney’s views for a strong military, limited government, lower taxes, free market principles, immigration reform, family values and high ethical standards are what make him appealing to conservative voters and to this newspaper."

Senator Hillary Clinton And former President Bill Clinton To Celebrate New Year's Eve In Des Moines

SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON AND PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE IN IOWA WITH BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS

Rock Band to Help the Clintons Bring in the New Year at Des Moines ‘New Year, New Beginnings’ Celebration

DES MOINES, IA – Iowans for Hillary announced today that Big Head Todd and the Monsters will help Senator Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton bring in the New Year in Des Moines.  The New Year, New Beginnings Celebration will be held at 10 p.m. at Capitol Square in Des Moines.  Earlier in the day, Hillary will celebrate with Iowans in Muscatine and Waterloo, while President Clinton will attend events in Missouri Valley and Ottumwa.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters are widely known for their songs “Broken Hearted Savior” and “Blue Sky.”  “Blue Sky” has become a staple at Clinton Campaign events for its uplifting lyrics that remind listeners, “yes, you can change the world.” 

Hillary Clinton Schedule: December 30-31, 2007

Hillary Clinton Schedule: December 30-31, 2007

Hillary Clinton continues her “Big Challenges, Real Solutions– Time To Pick A President” Tour in Iowa on Sunday, December 30.

On Sunday, December 30, Hillary will appear on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Clinton attends church in the morning in Des Moines. In the afternoon, Clinton attends “Pick a President” events Vinton, Traer, Cedar Falls, and Iowa Falls.

On Monday, December 31, Hillary attends “Pick A President” events in Keokuk and Fort Madison. In the afternoon, she will attend “New Year, New Beginnings Celebration” events in Muscatine and Waterloo, and Des Moines. The Des Moines event will also hosted by President Clinton.