2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Santorum Iowa Schedule December 27-29, 2011 #iacaucus

SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE DECEMBER 27 - 29

Urbandale, IA - Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum will continue his campaign swing through Iowa on Tuesday, December 27th. Public events are noted below, all times are local.

Tuesday, December 27:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Fort Dodge, IA.

Location:

Fort Dodge GOP Headquarters
900 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA

10:07am CT:     Senator Santorum will appear with Jan Mickelson on WHO Radio. To listen live, please tune in at: www.whoradio.com.

12:00pm CT:     Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Mason City, IA.

Location:

Historical Park Inn
15 West State Street
Mason City, IA

2:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will tour Metal Craft City in Mason City, IA.

Location:

Metal Craft
149 4th Street SW
Mason City, IA

5:00pm CT:      Senator Santorum will tour the Scratch Bakery in Cedar Falls, IA.

Location:

Scratch Bakery
315 Main Street
Cedar Falls, IA

6:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a campaign rally in Waterloo, IA.

Location:

Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA

Wednesday, December 28:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a meet-and-greet in Independence, IA.

Location:

Ariana's Café
1008 1st Street West
Independence, IA

12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Dubuque, IA.

Location:

Café Manna Java
700 Locust Street #110
Dubuque, IA

2:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will visit USA Furniture and Bedding in Dubuque, IA.

Location:

USA Furniture and Bedding
9029 Tamarack Drive
Tamarack Business Park
Dubuque, IA

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

Location:

TrueNorth Learning Center
500 1st Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA

Thursday, December 29:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Iowa City, IA.

Location:

Kirkwood Room
515 Kirkwood Avenue
Iowa City, IA

12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Muscatine, IA.

Location:

Button Factory Restaurant
215 West Mississippi Drive
Muscatine, IA

7:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a campaign rally in Davenport, IA.

Location:

CASI Center for Active Seniors
1053 West Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Schedule Tuesday, December 27, 2011 - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 #iacaucus

Rick Perry Iowa Bus Tour Schedule Tuesday, December 17, 2011 - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 #iacaucus

Tuesday, Dec. 27

10:45 a.m. - Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Main Street Café
102 South Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

1:15 p.m. - Clarinda, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Glenn Miller Museum
Conference Room
122 West Clark Street
Clarinda, IA 51632

3:30 p.m. - Creston, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Adams Street Espresso
213 West Adams
Creston, IA 50801

5:30 p.m. - Osceola, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Clarke Electric Co-Op
Banquet Room
1103 North Main Street
Osceola, IA 50213

Wednesday, Dec. 28

7:00 a.m. - Urbandale, Iowa

Westside Conservative Club Breakfast

Machine Shed Restaurant
Dining Room
11151 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322

1:30 p.m. - Indianola, Iowa

Meet and Greet

The Sports Page
Private Dining Room
1803 West 2nd Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125

3:30 p.m. - Pella, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Smokey Row Coffee Shop
639 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219

5:00 p.m. - Oskaloosa, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Smokey Row Coffee Shop
109 South Market Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Thursday, Dec. 29

10:00 a.m. - Washington, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Coffee Corner
125 West Washington Street
Washington, IA 52353

12:30 p.m. - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Blue Strawberry Coffee Company
118 2nd Street
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

5:30 p.m. - Marshalltown, Iowa

Townhall Meeting

Fisher Community Center
Auditorium
709 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA 50158

Friday, Dec. 30

12:00 p.m. - Waterloo, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Doughy Joey's Pizza
300 West 4th Street
Waterloo, IA 50701

2:45 p.m. - Waverly, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Fainting Goat
Main Dining Room
118 10th Street Southwest
Waverly, IA 50677

5:30 p.m. - Mason City, Iowa

Cerro Gordo County GOP Fundraiser

Mason City Country Club
Main Dining Room
3331 19th Street Southwest
Mason City, IA 50401

Saturday, Dec. 31

10:30 a.m. - Fort Dodge, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Bloomers at Central Coffee Shop
900 Central Avenue #10
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

12:45 p.m. - Boone, Iowa

Meet and Greet

The Gigglin' Goat
City View Reception Hall
628 Story Street
Boone, IA 50036

Monday, Jan. 2

12:30 p.m. - Sioux City, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Stoney Creek Inn
300 3rd Street
Sioux City, IA 51101

4:00 p.m. - Carroll, Iowa

Meet and Greet

Santa Maria Vineyard
218 West 6th Street
Carroll, IA 51401

6:30 p.m. - Perry, Iowa

Campaign Rally

Hotel Pattee
1112 Willis Avenue
Perry, IA 50220

Tuesday, Jan. 3

1:00 p.m. - Des Moines, Iowa

Principal Financial Group Employee Townhall
Principal Financial Group
Auditorium
711 High Street
Des Moines, IA 50392

2:30 p.m. - Des Moines, Iowa

Nationwide/Allied Insurance Employee Townhall

Nationwide
Main Cafeteria
1100 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50391

7:00 p.m. - West Des Moines, Iowa

Caucus Night Event

Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Rick Perry Campaign Releases New Televison Ad: "Part-Time Congress"

Perry Campaign Releases New Ad: "Part-Time Congress"

AUSTIN - The Perry campaign today released a 30-second television advertisement entitled "Part-Time Congress," which will air on Iowa broadcast and cable. To view the ad, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LN7PpNxXsY.

"Gov. Perry is the only Washington outsider in this race. He has never served in Washington or been an establishment favorite," said Perry campaign spokesman Ray Sullivan. "The current and former members of Congress in the race have a legacy of federal debt, earmarks and excess. Gov. Perry has the strongest plan to overhaul Washington, D.C. by creating a part-time Congress, cutting their staff, pay, and time spent in Washington in half."

"Part-Time Congress" Script:

Announcer: "If Washington's the problem, why trust a congressman to fix it?"

"Among them, they've spent 63 years in Congress, leaving us with debt, earmarks, and bailouts."

"Congressmen get $174,000 a year and you get the bill."

"We need a solution."

Gov. Perry: "That's the reason I've called for a part-time Congress. Cut their pay in half, cut their time in Washington in half, cut their staff in half, send them home. Let them get a job like everybody else back home has."

"I'm Rick Perry, and I approve this message."

Text: Approved by Rick Perry and paid for by RickPerry.org, Inc.

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Jon Huntsman Announces "Restoring Trust" Tour - December 28, 2011 - January 10, 2011

Jon Huntsman for President Announces "Restoring Trust" Tour - December 28 - January 10

Manchester – Jon Huntsman for President today announced the details of the first days of Governor Huntsman's "Restoring Trust" tour in New Hampshire from December 28th to January 10th which will include stops in all of New Hampshire's 10 counties.

"Jon Huntsman is uniquely prepared to reform our broken political system, fix our economy, and restore trust in Washington," said Huntsman campaign spokesman Tim Miller. "Over the campaign's final 14 days in New Hampshire, he will make that case to voters and continue to build on our Granite State momentum. No other candidate is working New Hampshire as hard as Jon Huntsman and the importance of such hard work will be clearly seen on Primary Day."

Details for Wednesday, December 28th to Friday, December 30th are listed below and additional events for the remaining days will be announced in the coming days.

Wednesday, December 28th:

7:00 PM – Holds Town Hall in Pelham
                           Pelham Town Hall - Sherburne Room
                           6 Village Green
                           Pelham, NH

Thursday, December 29th:

12:00 PM - Speaks at Laconia Rotary Meeting
                            Belknap Mill
                            25 Beacon Street East
                            Laconia, NH
7:00 PM – Holds Town Hall in Wolfeboro
                          Wright Museum
                          71 Center Street
                          Wolfeboro, NH

Friday, December 30th:

7:30 AM - Speaks at Bow Rotary Meeting
                           Old Town Hall
                           91 Bow Center Road
                           Bow, NH

7:00 PM – Holds Town Hall in Canterbury
                          Canterbury Town Hall
                          11 Center Road
                          Canterbury, NH

Saturday, December 31st - Tuesday, January 10th:

Governor Huntsman will be in New Hampshire continuing his "Restoring Trust" tour. Additional details to be announced in the coming days.

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Michele Bachmann Continues Iowa 99 County Tour on Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Michele Bachmann Continues 99 County Tour on Tuesday,December 27, 2011

Urbandale, Iowa – Republican presidential candidateMichele Bachmann will continue her 99 county bus tour Tuesday, December 27, visiting with voters in nine towns throughout Iowa. The following events occur in Central Time.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Council Bluffs Tour Stop

9:30 am CT

Scooter's Coffeehouse
3030 W. Broadway Suite 1
Council Bluffs, Iowa

Mondamin Tour Stop

10:25 am CT

King's Crossing Cafe
97 Maple Street
Mondamin, Iowa

Onawa Tour Stop

11:10 am CT

Dairy Queen
2805 Iowa Avenue
Onawa, Iowa

Harlan Tour Stop

12:45 pm CT

Pizza Ranch
613 Court Street
Harlan, Iowa

Glenwood Tour Stop

2:30 pm CT

Oasis Steakhouse & Lounge
104 South WalnutStreet
Glenwood, Iowa

Sidney Tour Stop

3:45 pm CT

Penn Drug
714 IllinoisStreet
Sidney, Iowa

Robin Read House Party

4:40 pm CT

Home of Robin Read
404South Center Street
Shenandoah, Iowa

Red Oak Tour Stop

5:45 pm CT

Pizza Ranch
1511 North Broadway Street
Red Oak, Iowa

Atlantic Tour Stop

7:10 pm CT

Pizza Ranch
1512 East 7th Street
Atlantic, Iowa

Hamlin Tour Stop

8:30 pm CT

Darrell's Place
4010 1st Street
Hamlin, Iowa

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Romney for President Releases New Television Advertisement in Iowa: "Conservative Agenda"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT RELEASES NEW TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENT IN IOWA: “CONSERVATIVE AGENDA”

Boston, MA – Romney for President today released a new television advertisement that will run in Iowa titled “Conservative Agenda.” Mitt Romney is a conservative businessman who knows that we have a moral responsibility to stop spending more money than we take in.

To View “Conservative Agenda,” Please See: http://mi.tt/s9QO2c

Ad Facts: Script For “Conservative Agenda” (TV:30)

VIDEO TEXT: “Mitt Romney Conservative Businessman”

MITT ROMNEY: “I am going to do something to government. I’m going to make it ‘Simpler, and Smaller, and Smarter.’”

ROMNEY: “Getting rid of programs, turning programs back to states, and finally making government itself more efficient.”

ROMNEY: “I’m going to get rid of Obamacare.”

ROMNEY: “It is a moral imperative for America to stop spending more money than we take in.”

ROMNEY: “It’s killing jobs and it’s keeping our kids from having the bright prospects they deserve.”

ROMNEY: “The experience of balancing budgets is desperately needed in Washington and I will take it there.”

VIDEO TEXT: “Balance The Budget”

ROMNEY: “I’m Mitt Romney and I approve this message.”

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Mitt Romney Campaigns in New Hampshire and Iowa on Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Mitt Romney Campaigns in New Hampshire and Iowa on Tuesday

Boston, MA – On Tuesday, Mitt Romney will host breakfast with voters and members of the Rockingham County GOP in Londonderry and meet with voters and discuss jobs and the economy in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.. He will then deliver a speech in Davenport, Iowa.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Event: Breakfast with Mitt Romney and Voters and Members of the Rockingham County GOP

When: 8:30 AM EST

Location: Coach Stop Restaurant 176 Mammoth Road Londonderry, New Hampshire

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

When: 12:00 PM EST

Location: Geno’s Chowder & Sandwich Shop 177 Mechanic Street Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Event: Mitt Romney Delivers Remarks

When: 5:30 PM CST

Location: Hotel Blackhawk Gold Room 200 East 3rd Street Davenport, Iowa

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Rick Santorum Iowa Schedule December 26-27, 2011 #iacaucus

SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE DECEMBER 26 - 27

Verona, PA - Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum will return to Iowa on Monday, December 26th. Public events are noted below, all times are local.

Monday, December 26:

4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum and several prominent Iowa conservative leaders will hold a media availability following a pheasant hunt in Adel, IA.

Location:

Doc's Hunt Club
29475 Prospect Circle
Adel, IA

Tuesday, December 27:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Fort Dodge, IA.

Location:

Fort Dodge GOP Headquarters
900 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA

10:07am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Jan Mickelson on WHO Radio. To listen live, please tune in at: www.whoradio.com.

12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a "Faith, Family and Freedom" Town Hall in Mason City, IA.

Location:

Historical Park Inn
15 West State Street
Mason City, IA

5:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will tour the Scratch Bakery in Cedar Falls, IA.

Location:

Scratch Bakery
315 Main Street
Cedar Falls, IA

6:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will host a campaign rally in Waterloo, IA.

Location:

Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA

Posted by Mike on 12/26/2011 | Permalink

Weather.com Forecast for January 3, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa; 41 Degrees and Mostly Sunny #iacaucus

Day

Night

Mostly Sunny

High
41°F

Precip
0%

Wind:	From W at 12 mph
Humidity:	58%
UV Index:	2 Low


Sunrise:	7:42 AM CT
Avg. High:	31°F
Record High:	60°F (1880)

Mostly Clear

Overnight Low
25°F

Precip
10%

Wind:	From NW at 8 mph
Humidity:	59%


Sunset:	4:56 PM CT
Avg. Low:	15°F
Record Low:	-21°F (1879)

Posted by Mike on 12/25/2011 | Permalink

Newt Gingrich 2012 Iowa Jobs & Prosperity Bus Tour Schedule From December 27-29, 2011 #iacaucus

Newt 2012 Iowa Jobs & Prosperity Bus Tour: Days 1 to 3

Atlanta, GA - Newt and Callista Gingrich will be travelling to the following cities in Iowa for the first three days of the Newt 2012 Jobs and Prosperity bus tour beginning Tuesday, December 27th.

Tuesday, December 27th

Dubuque Golf and Country Club
1:00 - 2:00pm CT
Dubuque Golf & Country Club
1800 Randall Place, Dubuque, IA 52003-7295

National Farm Toy Museum
4:30pm to 5:15pm
National Toy Farm Museum
1110 16th Avenue Ct. SE, Dyersville, IA 52040

Mabes Pizza
7:00pm to 8:30pm
110 East Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101

Wednesday, December 28th

Southbridge Mall in Center Court
10:30 - 11:45am CT
100 South Federal Avenue, Mason City, IA

The Chocolate Season
1:30 - 2:15pm CT
The Chocolate Season
16 E State St, Algona, IA 50511

La Chiesa Restaurant
4:15 - 5:00pm CT
La Chiesa
24 West Park Street, Spencer, IA 51301

Pizza Ranch
7:00 - 8:00pm CT
11 Central Avenue, SW, Le Mars, IA 51031

Thursday, December 29th

Newt 2012 Sioux City Campaign Office
9:00 - 11:00am CT
708 Pierce Street, Sioux City, Iowa

Regatta Grille Town Hall
12:30 - 1:45pm CT
Regatta Grille
1520 East Lakeshore Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588-2676

The Boulders Inn
5:00 - 6:00pm CT
The Boulders - Rotary Room
2507 Boulders Drive, Denison, IA 51442

Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery
7:00 - 8:00pm CT
Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery
218 W 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401