2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bob Dole 1996 Announcement

Remarks by Senator Bob Dole on April 10, 1995 at his Official Announcement in Topeka, Kansas

"Standing there gazing across those peaceful fields I thought of why it is critical to have a president who knows what made America great, who knows what has been sacrificed to keep us free, and who would do all in his power to lead America back to her place in the sun.

My friends, I have the experience. I've been tested, tested in many ways. I am not afraid to lead, and I know the way. Let us rein in our government to set the spirit of the American people free. Let us renew our moral convictions and strengthen our families by returning to fundamental values. Together, let us reassert our rightful place as a great nation.

We should do it for ourselves -- we owe it to our children. We must act to be worthy of the gift our ancestors sacrificed so much for: to ensure the next century will dawn on a new beginning of American greatness ... prosperity ... and freedom. Let us do it together. Let us begin today. Thank you."

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2008 Republican National Convention Dates Announced

RNC Announces 2008 Republican National Convention Dates

Washington, D.C. – The Republican National Committee announced its decision to hold the 2008 Republican National Convention Monday, September 1st through Thursday, September 4th.

"Our next nominee for President will enjoy the benefit of an exciting and dynamic national convention. The Site Selection Committee is hard at work to make sure that happens and I am confident that we will host an event that all Republicans will be proud of," RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman said.

The deadline for official convention bids is May 22, 2006, and the RNC remains open to bids from all cities. The Site Selection Committee will decide on a list of finalist cities by mid-summer of 2006. The Committee plans to visit only those finalist cities in August and expects to make a final selection on the host city no later than February 1, 2007.

Jack Kemp 1988 Announcement

Announcement for the Presidency of the United States by Congressman Jack Kemp on April 6, 1987.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there is one office that can mobilize the ideas, talent and dedication to help unite America, make our lives more meaningful, and our world more secure.

Understanding the solemn responsibility of that high office, and the historic opportunity of this moment, I announce today that I am a candidate for President of the United States.

I am confident I can lead our party to victory in 1988 -- not for one person, nor for one party, but for one nation, under God."

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Arlen Specter 1996 Announcement

Arlen Specter Presidential Announcement on March 30, 1995.

"Today, I offer my ideas -- my experience -- and my energy to the American people -- to lead our great nation into the 21st Century -- as the next President of the United States.

I do so humbly -- in the presence of the monuments of America's great presidents -- especially Abraham Lincoln -- the founder of the Republican Party -- whose deep commitment to equality and opportunity I share.

To all Americans, I optimistically say: tomorrow can be better than today.

To that cause -- I pledge my total dedication; in that cause, I ask my fellow Americans for their hearts, their hands, and their help."

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Alan Keyes 1996 Announcement

"I am, like anybody who gets involved in a race, there's something in my mind that will think someday about winning and losing. But I'll tell you something. I think we're all sick and tired of those folks who go out there and think so much about winning that they don't care how they win. Who think so much about winning... who think so much about winning that they are willing to back away from the issues of principle and right that make it worthwhile to win."

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Pat Buchanan 1996 Announcement

Announcement Speech by Patrick J. Buchanan at the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences on Monday, March 20, 1995.

"In the history of nations, we Americans are the freedom party. We are the first people, the only nation dedicated to the proposition that all men and women are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And nothing can stop to stop us from going forward to a new era of greatness, in a new century about to begin, if we only go forward together, as one people, one nation, under God.

So to these ends, and for these purposes, I humbly, but proudly, declare my candidacy for the Presidency of the United States."

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Frank Church 1976 Announcement

Frank Church Announcement of Candidacy for President of the United States delivered in Idaho City, Idaho on March 18, 1976.

"The best roads in life lead home again.  Today, in the company of my wife and family, I come home again to Idaho City, where my grandfather first settled during the Gold Rush, and where my father was born before Idaho had yet become at State.

So it is for personal, as well as symbolic reasons, that I come back to this historic place, this frontier town which furnished most of the gold needed to preserve the Union.

The pioneers of the early West were men and women of uncommon strength and faith.  They had the strength to endure the hardships of life in the wilderness.  And they had faith enough in themselves and the future to overcome their fears.

In that spirit the West was won, and in that spirit I now declare my candidacy for President of United States."

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Robert F. Kennedy 1968 Announcement

Robert F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for president in Washington, D.C. on March 16, 1968.

"I am today announcing my candidacy for the presidency of the United States.

"I do not run for the presidency merely to oppose any man but to propose new policies. I run because I am convinced that this country is on a perilous course and because I have such strong feelings about what must be done, and I feel that I'm obliged to do all that I can."

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Steve Forbes 2000 Announcement

Presidential Campaign Filing Announcement Remarks by Steve Forbes On-line at Forbes2000, Tuesday, March 16, 1999

"Today, I'm happy to announce the beginning of my campaign for President of the United States of America.

This is going to be a new, Information-Age campaign about great ideas and enduring values.

I'm going to run the first full-scale presidential campaign in American history on the Internet - because I want you to be involved every step of the way.

So stay tuned to our on-line campaign headquarters - Forbes2000.Com - for daily updates and news of our formal campaign announcement coming up in a few months."

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Chuck Hagel Sandhills PAC Web Site Launched

The Sandhills PAC web site was launched with this welcome message from Chuck Hagel.

"Welcome to Sandhills PAC.

Our country faces great challenges. We must have strong, steady and capable leadership during this critical time in our nation.

Sandhills PAC is committed to supporting candidates who have demonstrated this kind of leadership.

Since 1999, Sandhills PAC has been one of the most successful contributors to Republican candidates all over the country, contributing almost $1million directly to their campaigns. I’m very proud of this record.

Within this site, you will find information about me, Sandhills PAC, current news and events, and how you can help support our efforts.

Thanks for visiting and best wishes in 2006!"

Sincerely, Chuck Hagel