2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Michele Bachmann Responds To President Obama's Statement On Proposed Debt Limit Deal

Bachmann Responds to President Obama's Statement on Proposed Debt Limit Deal

Urbandale, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann issued the following response to President Obama's statement on the proposed debt limit deal:

"Mr. President, I'm not sure what voice you're listening to, but I can assure you that the voice of the American people wasn't the 'voice that compelled Washington to act.' It was you that got us into this mess, and it was you who wanted a $2.4 trillion dollar blank check to get you through the election. Everywhere I travel across the country, Americans want less spending, lower taxes to create jobs, and they don't want us to raise the debt ceiling.

"The President continues to press for a 'balanced approach,' which everyone knows is code for increased spending and taxes. Throughout this process the President has failed to lead and failed to provide a plan. The 'deal' he announced spends too much and doesn't cut enough. This isn't the deal the American people 'preferred' either, Mr. President. Someone has to say no. I will."

Pottawattamie County GOP Chairman Jeff Jorgensen Endorses Herman Cain

Pottawattamie County GOP Chairman Jeff Jorgensen Endorses Cain

(Council Bluffs, IA)- Pottawattamie County GOP Chairman Jeff Jorgensen announced today that he will endorse Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain and vote for him in the Ames straw poll on Saturday, August 13, 2011.

"In the current field of Republican presidential candidates, there is only one candidate who is not a politicians and is not encumbered with political concerns," Jorgensen told the Des Moines Register Sunday. "This candidate has offered true capitalist, free market, common sense solutions to our problems, not political solutions. His name is Herman Cain."

Jorgensen will join Cain's "Common Sense Solutions" bus tour at its Council Bluffs stop on Monday, August 8, 2011 to formally announce his endorsement. Further details about this and other bus tour stops will be released early this week.

Team Bachmann Returns to Iowa to Meet with Voters Sunday and Monday

Team Bachmann Returns to Iowa to Meet with Voters Sunday and Monday
Events to focus on the debt ceiling, job creation and economic growth

Urbandale, Iowa – After voting against Senator Harry Reid's plan for a massive increase to federal spending, Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann returns to Iowa tonight to resume her campaign events on Sunday, July 31 and Monday, August 1. Bachmann will meet with voters to discuss her vote against the Reid plan, and her plan to spur job creation and economic growth.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Living Word Outreach Ministries Address
9:30am CT
Living World Outreach Ministries
905 10 Ave. SE
Spencer, Iowa 

"Join Me in Ames!" Sign Up Event
12:45pm CT
East Leach Park Bandshell
S. Grand Bridge & 4 St. SE
Spencer, Iowa

"Join Me in Ames!" Sign Up Event
2:45pm CT
Sunrise Point Golf Course
1528 E Lakeshore Dr.
Storm Lake, Iowa 
 
Fort Dodge Town Hall
5:45pm CT
Citizens Central Community Center
617 Central Ave.
Fort Dodge, Iowa 

Monday, August 1, 2011

"Join Me in Ames!" Sign Up Event
11:45am CT
Pizza Ranch
1500 W 18th St. S
Newton, Iowa 

Dexter Backyard Chat
4:45pm CT
Voss Family Home
33464 Delta Trail
Dexter, Iowa

Rick Santorum Iowa "Courage to Fight for American Values" Public Schedule July 31 to August 6, 2011

Rick Santorum Iowa Public Schedule July 31 - August 6
Continues Family Tour Across Iowa
 
Urbandale, IA - Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) and his family will continue the "Courage to Fight for American Values" tour of Iowa, crisscrossing Iowa to meet with Iowans from all corners of the state as well as take part in many of the summer family traditions Iowa has to offer. The Santorum family began their journey on July 26th and will tour Iowa through the August 13th Ames Straw Poll.

Sunday, July 31:

4:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Oskaloosa, IA.

Location:

Kiwanis Shelter at Edmundson Park
Oskaloosa, IA

Monday, August 1:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Washington, IA.

Location:

Washington Public Library
115 West Washington Street
Washington, IA

10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Muscatine, IA.

Location:

Elly's Tea and Coffee House
208 West 2nd Street, #A
Muscatine, IA

3:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Davenport, IA.

Location:

Fairmount Street Library
3000 North Fairmount Street
Davenport, IA

5:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Clinton, IA.

Location:

Clinton Public Library, Children's Department
306 8th Avenue South
Clinton, IA

Tuesday, August 2:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Indianola, IA.

Location:

Corner Sundry Store
101 North Buxton Street
Indianola, IA

9:30am CT: Senator Santorum will appear live in-studio with Jan Mickelson of WHO Radio. To listen live, please go to: www.whoradio.com.

11:30am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Perry, IA.

Location:

Perry Public Library
1101 Willis Avenue
Perry, IA

1:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Jefferson, IA.

Location:

Jefferson Public Library
200 West Lincolnway Street
Jefferson, IA

3:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Carroll, IA.

Location:

Swan Lake Conservation & Education Center
Wapiti Room
22676 Swan Lake Drive
Carroll, IA

6:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Atlantic, IA.

Location:

Allen House Assisted Living
Activities Center
1406 E. 19th
Atlantic, IA

Wednesday, August 3:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Council Bluffs, IA.

Location:

Tish's Restaurant
1207 South 35th Street
Council Bluffs, IA

10:10am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Harlan, IA.
 
Location:

Iowa Western Community College
1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Suite 102
Harlan, IA

1:15pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Ida Grove, IA.

Location:

Ida Grove Pharmacy
506 2nd Street
Ida Grove, IA

3:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Cherokee, IA.

Location:

Danny's Sport Spot
1013 South 2nd
Cherokee, IA

5:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party hosted by Emily Waund in Sanborn, IA.

Location:

Home of Emily Waund
6010 320th Street
Sanborn, IA

Thursday, August 4:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Rock Rapids, IA.

Location:

Sully's Grill
215 First Avenue
Rock Rapids, IA

10:15am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Orange City, IA.

Location:

Orange City Public Library
112 Albany Avenue, SE
Orange City, IA

12:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Sioux City, IA.

Location:

Western Iowa Tech Community College
Room L 416-417, Parking Lot 3 - Entrance 11
4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA

6:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will address the Public Educators of Iowa (PEI) 30th Anniversary Event.

Location:

Jordan Creek Holiday Inn
6075 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA

Friday, August 5:

10:30am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Marshalltown, IA.

Location:

Marshalltown Public Library Café
105 West Boone Street
Marshalltown, IA

1:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Newton, IA.

Location:

Newton YMCA
Studio A
1701 South 8th Avenue E
Newton, IA

2:45pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Grinnell, IA.

Location:

Drake Public Library
Community Room
930 Park Street
Grinnell, IA

5:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will address the Eastern Iowa 2nd Congressional District Rally in Tiffin, IA.

Location:

Clear Creek - Amana High School
551 West Marengo
Tiffin, IA

Saturday, August 6:

10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a town hall meeting in Altoona, IA.

Location:

Hy-Vee
2nd Floor Meeting Room
108 8th Street, SW
Altoona, IA

4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the featured guest at the "Road to Ames Iowa Barn Bash" hosted by Scott & Susan Hurd in Roland, IA.

Location:

Home of Scott & Susan Hurd
3275 400th Street
Roland, IA

 

Michele Bachmann To Call In to Weekend Campaign Events in Iowa Due to Pending Debt Ceiling Vote

Bachmann To Call In to Weekend Campaign Events in Iowa Due to Pending Debt Ceiling Vote

Washington, D.C. – Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann announced tonight that, schedule permitting, she will call in to her Saturday (July 30) campaign events in Iowa in order for her to be in Washington D.C. to present her opposition to Senator Reid's efforts to raise the debt ceiling. Bachmann for President Chairman, State Senator Kent Sorenson will host the campaign events in Bachmann's absence. A revised schedule will be sent out Saturday morning.

Rick Santorum Reacts To The Passage Of House Debt Reduction Package

Santorum Reacts To The Passage Of House Debt Reduction Package  

Urbandale, IA - Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) made the following statement in reaction to Speaker Boehner's debt reduction proposal and the continued debt limit stalemate:

"I commend Speaker Boehner on his efforts, and I strongly believe we must be focused on two primary goals in this debate - balancing the budget and limiting the size and scope of government. The only way to truly accomplish this over the long-term is to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to our Constitution," said Senator Santorum. "The Democratic controlled Senate knows that's the only ironclad way to stop government growth and spending once and for all - and that's why they and the President quickly promise to defeat it before they even read it. While I am willing to accept compromise on the edges to accomplish these firm and finite goals, we must not cave on the principle of the Balanced Budget Amendment."

Governor Jon Huntsman Statement on Passage of Boehner Debt Limit Plan

Governor Jon Huntsman Statement on Passage of Boehner Debt Limit Plan

"This evening we saw actual leadership in our nation's capital - something the American people have not seen from President Obama or my opponents.

"It's easy to talk about hope, bang podiums, and point fingers. It's another thing to stand up and offer a serious solution like Speaker Boehner's proposal.

"The debt ceiling circus is just the latest example of Washington's failure to rise to the occasion. We have a generational opportunity to get our books in order and stop spending money we don't have.

"Speaker Boehner's proposal is a step in that direction. But we have a long way to go and this President has proven he's unwilling to lead us there.

"This country needs an experienced leader with serious solutions. A proven leader with more than rhetoric - a leader with a record.

"I refuse to pass down a country to the next generation less good than the one I inherited. At this late hour, it's time for President Obama to demonstrate some leadership by working to pass the Boehner plan in the Senate and signing it into law."

Gary Johnson’s Statement Regarding House Passage Of Debt Limit Legislation

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE GARY JOHNSON’S STATEMENT REGARDING HOUSE PASSAGE OF DEBT LIMIT LEGISLATION

July 29, 2011, Santa Fe, New Mexico – Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson released the following statement regarding the House passage of debt limit legislation.

 “Having served as a Republican governor in a Democrat state with a Democrat legislature, I understand the challenge of divided government.  I would have voted against the House-passed debt limit bill; it simply does not cut enough spending.  But at least the Republican House came up with something and voted on it. 

“The President and the Senate, on the other hand, have done nothing except hold news conferences and lay blame on everyone from the Tea Party to George W. Bush.  'We don't know what we want, but this isn't it' is not the approach to leadership the American people want and deserve.  The federal budget can be balanced, and it can be balanced now, if only our elected leaders in Washington would actually show some courage and commitment to putting our financial house in order.”

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Tim Pawlenty In Hockey Jersey Photo From Pucks and Pizza Event #iacaucus #tpaw Urbandale, Iowa July 22, 2011

Pawlenty for President Hockey Jersey
 
"Even in the midst of a hectic campaign, I believe it is still important to have some fun. So last week, I took a break from the campaign trail to play a game of pickup hockey in Iowa. I may not be Wayne Gretzky, but I certainly held my own, including scoring a goal.
 
Before suiting up, my Iowa team presented me with a terrific gift for the game: a personalized Pawlenty for President hockey jersey. Given the high demand of inquiries about my jersey, I wanted to let you know that they are now available for purchase as a way to show your support for my campaign.
 
For each $100 contribution you make online between today and Sunday, July 31st at Midnight, you will get your very own personalized Pawlenty for President hockey jersey. Each jersey will be custom-stitched and personalized with your name and favorite number on the back.

The Iowa Straw Poll is in just over two weeks, and we need your support. Please use the form below to make your most generous contribution of $100, $250, or $500, and remember to fill out the details to let us customize your jersey. I look forward to seeing you in your Pawlenty for President hockey jersey!

 
- Tim Pawlenty