2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Romney leads Paul in Des Moines Register Iowa Poll; Santorum surges | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

Romney leads Paul in Des Moines Register Iowa Poll; Santorum surges | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

“The poll, conducted Tuesday through Friday, shows support at 24 percent for Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts; 22 percent for Ron Paul, a Texas congressman; and 15 percent for the surging Rick Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania.”

“Rounding out the field, in results from the full, four-day poll: former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich, 12 percent, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, 11 percent, and Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, 7 percent. “

How to Caucus Presented By Elizabeth Santorum #iacaucus

Iowa Democratic Party 2012 Caucus Procedures #iacaucus

Iowa Democratic Party 2012 Caucus Procedures

On Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, the Iowa Democratic Party will hold its First in the Nation Precinct Caucuses across the state. In addition to conducting the standard caucus business of electing delegates and precinct committee persons, and discussion on platform resolutions, Democrats will use the 2012 Democratic Caucuses as a tool to organize towards Democratic victories at all levels in 2012.

On caucus night, Democrats will hear directly from their Democratic candidates, including a live address from President Obama. Additionally, they’ll learn how to get involved in their community and build support for our candidates as we approach the general election.

This year the IDP has 1774 precincts and 246 caucus locations.

6:30 PM: Registration Opens
7:00 PM: Caucus Called to Order
Location manager reads agenda for the evening

2012 Campaign Presentation
-­ Local surrogate discusses the importance of getting involved and electing Democrats
-­ President Obama will be calling and live streaming via webcast into sites across the state

7:30 PM*: Presentation by the Iowa Democratic Party
Letters from elected officials may be read aloud, any officials present may address the caucus

7:45 PM*: Group splits into individual precincts

Election of Permanent Precinct Chair and Precinct Secretary
Election of Delegates and Alternates
Election of Platform & Committee on Committees Members
Election of Precinct Committee Persons
Resolution Discussion and Adoption

8:30 PM*: Caucus Adjourns
*Times may vary depending upon caucus location
Delegate Selection Process Iowa Democrats who wish to become a delegate to the county, district, state, or national convention must begin that process on caucus night by running in their precinct. Each precinct is apportioned delegates based on the size of their county’s convention and past Democratic performance.

Once elected on caucus night, a delegate must attend their county convention and run as a delegate to the district and state convention. From there, they would be elected as a delegate to the national convention in Charlotte, NC.

There will be a total of 1200 delegates elected to the state convention, which will take place on June 16th, 2012 in Des Moines.

Resolution Process

Caucus goers may submit a resolution in their precinct on caucus night. Adopted
resolutions will be given to the county platform committee who will determine which
resolutions are presented at the county convention.

Preference Groups

Democrats will only form preference groups if at least 15 percent of the attendees wish to do so. If the caucus agrees to form preference groups, delegates are proportionally awarded to any group that meets the viability threshold (15 percent in most precincts).

If a group is not viable when preference groups are initially formed, those individuals may realign and support a viable candidate. Delegates are then assigned.

Rick Santorum Iowa Schedule January 1-2, 2012 #iacaucus

RICK SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE JANUARY 1 - JANUARY 2

Urbandale, IA - Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum will continue his campaign swing through Iowa on Friday, December 31st. Public events are noted below, all times are local.

Sunday, January 1:

2:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a campaign rally in Sioux City, IA.

Location:

Daily Grind
511 4th Street
Sioux City, IA

4:45pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a campaign rally in Orange City, IA.

Location:

Northwestern Bank
Community Room
122 Central Avenue, NW
Orange City, IA

6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a campaign rally in Rock Rapids, IA.

Location:

301 1st Avenue
Rock Rapids, IA

Monday, January 2:

10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will meet-and-greet with supporters in Polk City, IA.

Location:

The Reising Sun Café
107 2nd Street
Polk City, IA

2:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will meet-and-greet with supporters in Boone, IA.

Location:

Pizza Ranch
1703 South Story Avenue
Boone, IA

6:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will meet-and-greet with supporters in Altoona, IA.

Location:

Pizza Ranch
465 Center Place SW
Altoona, IA

The Republican Party of Minnesota State Central Delegates Elect Pat Shortridge to Serve as New State Party Chair

MN GOP State Central Delegates Elect Pat Shortridge to Serve as New State Party Chair
 
St. Cloud – The Republican Party of Minnesota issued the following statement congratulating newly elected State Party Chairman, Pat Shortridge. Shortridge was elected at today’s State Central Committee meeting for the Republican Party of Minnesota with 224 votes.

“I am thankful to the delegates of the Republican Party of Minnesota State Central Committee for electing me to serve as Chairman of the State Party. I look forward to working with Deputy Chair Kelly Fenton, the staff, and activists to reorganize and reenergize our Party for the upcoming 2012 elections. Kelly has taken key steps during this past month to get our party back on track and we will continue to take crucial steps on the path to moving forward. We are truly a grassroots Party and together we can maintain our majorities in the Minnesota State House and Senate, unseat Amy Klobuchar, maintain our four Republican seats in Congress and send another Republican Congressman to Washington,” said newly elected Chairman Shortridge.

Shortridge will serve the remainder of former Chairman Tony Sutton’s term, which expires in April 2013.

“We are so thankful to the many people who have considered running for State Party Chair and who desire to work for our Party and move us forward. I want to congratulate Pat Shortridge on his election to serve as MNGOP Chair and I look forward to working with him as we rebuild our Party from the ground up. Pat’s experience will be critical in getting us back on track, paying down the debt and winning elections in 2012,” said MNGOP Deputy Chair Kelly Fenton.

Mitt Romney Video from Music Man Square in Mason City, Iowa on December 29, 2011 #iacaucus

Rick Santorum Releases New Statewide Television Ad "Best Chance" In Iowa And New Hampshire

SANTORUM RELEASES NEW STATEWIDE TELEVISION AD IN IOWA AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
Santorum, The "Best Chance" To Defeat Barack Obama
 
Urbandale, IA - Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum released a new television ad in Iowa today and will begin airing next week in New Hampshire. In the ad, Santorum examines why he is the best-positioned and most qualified Republican presidential hopeful to not just a take on President Obama - but take him on and win.

"BEST CHANCE" SCRIPT:

VOICE OVER:

Who has the best chance to beat Obama? Rick Santorum.

A full spectrum conservative, Rick Santorum is rock solid on values issues.

A favorite of the tea party for fighting corruption and taxpayer abuse.

More foreign policy credentials than any candidate.

And Rick's "Made in the USA" jobs plan will make America an economic super power again.

Rick Santorum... a trusted conservative who gives us the best chance to take back America.

RICK SANTORUM:

I'm Rick Santorum and I approve this message.

Mitt Romney Campaigns in Iowa this Weekend and Next Week and Travels to New Hampshire Wednesday

Mitt Romney Campaigns in Iowa this Weekend and Next Week and Travels to New Hampshire Wednesday

Boston, MA – Mitt Romney will hold events across Iowa this weekend and next week. On Saturday, Mitt Romney will travel to Iowa to meet voters and discuss the economy in Le Mars and hold a town hall meeting in Sioux City, Iowa. On Sunday, he will meet with voters in Atlantic and hold a rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa. On Monday and Tuesday, Mitt Romney will hold grassroots rallies across Iowa. The Romney campaign will spend caucus night in Des Moines before heading to New Hampshire on Wednesday morning.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Event: Mitt Romney Meets with Voters and Discusses Jobs and the Economy

When: 3:30 PM CST

Location:                 

Family Table Restaurant
511 Hawkeye Avenue
Le Mars, Iowa

Event: Mitt Romney Holds a Town Hall Meeting

When: 5:35 PM CST

Location:                 

Stoney Creek Inn
300 3rd Street
Sioux City, Iowa

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Event: Mitt Romney Meets with Voters and Discusses Jobs and the Economy

When: 2:15 PM CST

Location:

Family Table Restaurant
609 W. 7th Street
Atlantic, Iowa

Event: Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Grassroots Rally

When: 5:05 PM CST

Location:                 

Bayliss Park Hall
530 First Avenue
Council Bluffs, Iowa

Monday, January 2, 2012

Event: Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Grassroots Rally

When: 8:10 AM CST

Location:                 

Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
2815 West Locust Street
Davenport, Iowa

Event: Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Grassroots Rally

When: 11:50 AM CST

Event:                       

Weber Paper
4300 Chavenelle Road
Dubuque, Iowa

Event: Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Grassroots Rally

When:  4:10 PM CST

Location:                 

Pate Asphalt
3285 Third Avenue
Marion, Iowa

Event:  Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Grassroots Rally

When: 8:40 PM CST

Location:                 

Competitive Edge
9350 Hickman Road
Clive, Iowa

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Event: Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Grassroots Rally

When: 8:15 AM CST

Location:                 

To Be Announced
Des Moines, Iowa

Event: Mitt Romney Holds Romney for President Caucus Night Event

When: 8:45 PM CST

Location:                 

Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa

Governor Gary Johnson To Iowa Supporters: Vote For Ron Paul In The Caucuses #iacaucus

GOVERNOR GARY JOHNSON TO IOWA SUPPORTERS: VOTE FOR RON PAUL IN THE CAUCUSES

December 31, 2011, Santa Fe, NM -- Former New Mexico Governor released the following statement today regarding next week’s Iowa Caucuses:

“Wednesday, December 28, I announced that I am seeking the Libertarian nomination for president. Accordingly, I urge my supporters in Iowa to vote for Dr. Ron Paul in the upcoming Iowa Presidential Caucuses.

“While Ron Paul and I are both libertarians, we don't necessarily agree on every single issue. However, on the over-riding issues of restoring our economy by cutting out-of-control spending and the need to get back to Constitutional principles in our government, Ron Paul and I are in lock-step. Indeed, I proudly endorsed Ron Paul for President in 2008.

“The cause of individual liberty and freedom is bigger and more important than any candidate or campaign. I am hopeful that in urging my supporters in Iowa to vote for Ron Paul in the upcoming Caucuses, a victory for the principles we share can be won.”

Newt Gingrich Video Mason City Iowa December 28 2011 Part 2 of 2 #iacaucus