2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Bush Cheney '04 Minnesota Spokesperson Named RNC Press Secretary

RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman and Communications Director Brian Jones announced that Tracey Schmitt will serve as Press Secretary for the Republican National Committee. Tracey was the Regional Spokesperson for the Western States and Northern Plains, which included Minnesota, for Bush-Cheney '04.

Wilbur Mills 1972 Announcement

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Randy Kelly for St. Paul Mayor Announcement

St. Paul Mayor Randy Kelly announced on February 7, 2005 that he would run for re-election. Mayor Kelly, a Democrat, endorsed President George W. Bush, a Republican, in his bid for re-election in 2004. He introduced the President at a Bush Cheney '04 Rally held at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on August 18, 2004.

John Edwards One America Committee Web Site

John Edwards visited New Hampshire to speak about the Democratic Party's core beliefs and some of the issues that he will be working on - combating poverty, strengthening the value of work, and creating the opportunity to succeed for all Americans.

Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak Announcement

R.T. Rybak announced that he's running for reelection as Mayor of Minneapolis on January 30, 2005. Mayor Rybak endorsed Howard Dean for President during the 2004 election and was a member of the Minnesota for Dean Steering Committee. He introduced Governor Dean at a fundraiser held February 12, 2004 at the Minneapolis Convention Center .

John Kerry Web Site Transition

The 2004 presidential campaign johnkerry.com web site in 2005 transitioned into a place for his supporters to stay involved.

John Kerry addressed his supporters with these words, "I understand the strength, commitment, and passion that are at the core of what we built together -- and I am determined to make our collective energy and organization a force to be reckoned with in the weeks and months ahead. Let's roll up our sleeves and get back to work for our country."

RNC Unanimously Elects Ken Mehlman Chairman

WASHINGTON – The Republican National Committee (RNC) today unanimously elected Bush-Cheney ‘04 Campaign Manager Ken Mehlman as its new Chairman at the RNC Winter Meeting in Washington, DC.

In his acceptance speech, Mehlman presented four goals for his term as Chairman: “Enact and articulate our reform agenda. Deepen and broaden the GOP so we’re growing our party. Work to elect the best candidates in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Institutionalize the grassroots focus. If we can accomplish these four big goals, the Republican Party, the dominant party in America in 2002 and 2004, can cement our position for a generation. And in so doing, we will help accomplish great things for our nation,” said Mehlman.

Before his election as Chairman, Mehlman served as campaign manager for Bush-Cheney ‘04 and served from 2001 to 2003 as White House Political Director.

Mehlman was National Field Director for Bush-Cheney 2000, where he worked with the campaign leadership in all 50 states and the Republican National Committee to execute winning political plans and mobilize strong grassroots.

George McGovern 1972 Announcement

Senator George McGovern (D.-S.D.) announced his candidacy for the 1972 Democratic Presidential Nomination in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on January 18, 1971.

"Today I announce my candidacy for the presidency of the United States.  My wife, Eleanor and I have come home to South Dakota to make this announcement because here we shaped our basic political faith; here we were given the opportunity of public service.  We are grateful to you for that opportunity and for your faith.  We shall conduct this new effort to the honor of South Dakota, the nation, and ourselves."

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Howard Dean DNC Chair Announcement

Today, Howard Dean announced his candidacy for the Chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee.

"As I have traveled across our country, I have talked to thousands of people who are working for change in their own communities about the power of politics to make a difference in their own lives and in the lives of others. Every group I have spoken to, I encouraged them to stand up for what they believe and to get involved in the electoral process."