posted on February 22, 2007 07:21:31 AM
And just for kiara and the profe
this article was taken from the DRUDGE REPORT
Oh the horror....NOW we can't believe a THING it says
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obama and hillary both SAY they want to run "positive" campaigns BUT they're hardly out of the 'gate' and it's started already.
Obama will soon learn just how low hillary will go to win this nomination. Hope he's ready for what she'll continue to throw at him.
Clinton, Obama Camps' Feud Is Out in the Open
By Chris Cillizza and Dan Balz
Washington Post Staff WritersThursday, February 22, 2007; A01
An increasingly acrimonious competition between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton to enlist the Democratic Party's leading fundraisers and operatives burst into the open yesterday, overshadowing what was billed as the presidential campaign's first gathering of candidates in Nevada.
While Clinton (N.Y.) and Obama (Ill.) have not for the most part taken their competition public, their campaigns in recent weeks have been trumpeting each victory, such as the recruitment of a major Boston-based rainmaker by Obama and a prominent African American state senator from South Carolina by Clinton.
The back-and-forth between the two campaigns has largely been fodder for political insiders.
Yesterday, however, David Geffen, the music and film producer who is one of the party's most prominent donors, made the fight more public. In an interview with New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, Geffen said that Clinton is "the easiest to beat" of the Democratic field and skewered her unwillingness to apologize for her 2002 vote to use force in Iraq. "It's not a very big thing to say 'I made a mistake' on the war, and typical of Hillary Clinton that she can't," Geffen said.
Geffen, who was a co-host of an Obama fundraiser Tuesday night in Los Angeles, saved even sharper criticism for former president Bill Clinton, to whom he was close before a falling-out over the pardoning of financier Marc Rich at the end of Clinton's second term. "I don't think anybody believes that in the last six years, all of a sudden Bill Clinton has become a different person," Geffen said in an oblique reference to questions surrounding the former president's private life.
After seeing the comments yesterday morning, the Clinton campaign immediately issued a call for Obama to disavow Geffen's remarks and return his $2,300 donation, arguing that they were contrary to Obama's pledge to run a positive campaign.
"A day after Barack Obama goes out and eschews the politics of slash-and-burn, his campaign embraces the politics of trash," said Phil Singer, Clinton's deputy communications director, referring to a speech Obama made Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Obama communications director Robert Gibbs took a markedly different course. After refusing to get in the "middle of a disagreement between the Clintons and someone who was once one of their biggest supporters," Gibbs pointed out that Hillary Clinton had recently praised Robert Ford, another South Carolina state senator who endorsed her and said the Democratic ticket would be in serious trouble if Obama was the nominee because of the color of his skin. Clinton distanced herself from that remark, and Ford later apologized for it.
Obama weighed in later. "It's not clear to me why I would be apologizing for someone else's remarks," he said in Iowa, where he had gone instead of the candidates forum because of a prior commitment.
"My sense is that Mr. Geffen may have differences with the Clintons, but that doesn't really have anything to do with our campaign."
At the forum in Carson City, Nev., ABC's George Stephanopoulos, the moderator, asked Clinton whether she agreed with her campaign spokesman that Obama should disavow Geffen's comments.
Clinton did not answer directly. "I want to run a very positive campaign, and I sure don't want Democrats or supporters of Democrats to be engaging in the politics of personal destruction," she said. "I think we should stay focused on what we're going to do for America." She then added, to applause: "And, you know, I believe Bill Clinton was a good president. I'm very proud of the record of his two terms."
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson sided with Clinton and called on Obama to denounce Geffen's comments.
"I think these name-callings are not good," he said. "I don't know Mr. Geffen. I don't know what was said. . . . But we don't need that. We Democrats should sign a pledge that we all be positive. That's what the American people want."
While her campaign was on the attack against Obama, Clinton found herself on the defensive once more over Iraq. She was challenged again to explain her vote for the 2002 resolution authorizing the war and her reluctance to call that vote a mistake or to express regret for it.
"My vote was a sincere vote based on the facts and assurances that I had at the time," Clinton said. "And I have taken responsibility for my votes and I believe that none of us should get a free pass. It is us up to the voters to judge what each of us has said and done."
Yesterday's forum was sponsored by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). In addition to Clinton and Richardson, participants included Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.), former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack, former senator John Edwards (N.C.), Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Del.), Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (Ohio) and former senator Mike Gravel (Alaska).
The forum highlighted the West's emerging role as a significant player in the Democratic nomination process. Nevada is scheduled to hold its caucuses five days after the Iowa caucuses, the second contest on the 2008 Democratic calendar.
AFSCME President Gerald McEntee said the union hopes to endorse one of the Democrats before the primary elections. But he said the process will be slower, given the union's experience of having endorsed Howard Dean four years ago, only to see his campaign implode.
Iraq and health care dominated the forum. Vilsack offered the clearest call for Congress to stop funding the Iraq war and bring the troops home. But Biden warned that hasty withdrawal could leave the region in chaos.
"People say just get out," he said. "Everybody wants to get out, no one faster than I want to get out. But if that civil war metastasizes into a regional war, we're going to be sending your grandchildren back."
Dodd was asked whether Clinton should apologize for her vote on the war. "Senator Clinton will speak for herself," he said, adding: "When you've made a mistake, there's nothing wrong with admitting that, in my view. . . . It was a mistake, in my view, to vote the way we did five years ago on that resolution."
Edwards, who also supported the authorization of the war, issued what sounded like a clear challenge to the New York senator to say she is sorry for her vote.
"We need a leader who will be open and honest with you and with the American people," he said. "Who will tell the truth when they've made a mistake, who will take responsibility when they've made a mistake.
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"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
Ann Coulter
[ edited by Linda_K on Feb 22, 2007 07:36 AM ]
posted on February 22, 2007 07:45:17 AM
The article was ALSO taken from the DRUDGE REPORT WEBSITE
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If you were worried that the World Wrestling Federation had lost its edge, there is good news:
the first cat fight of the 2008 campaign has erupted - a tag-team Democratic fur-flier pitting the Mighty Clintons against Upstart Sen. Barack Obama and Hollywood Mogul David Geffen.
As in the WWF, it is easy to guess who the winners will be. In this match, it is the Republican Party and John Edwards.
As is often the case, the fight promoter was Maureen Dowd, whose many gifts include an ability to lure public figures into saying nasty things about each other.
It probably wasn't that hard in Geffen's case. "David would fly half way 'round the world to pick a fight," said a Hollywood movie-producer friend of mine, begging for anonymity for obvious reasons. "That's how he operates. I never wanted to be his friend and I certainly never wanted to be his enemy."
Which now means the Clintons. He split with the former president over a number of things: the Monica Lewinsky mess, his failure to obtain last-minute pardons for some friends of his. He also has a well-developed instinct for the next new thing. So he co-hosted a $1.3 million fundraiser for Obama.
That was a dis, but Geffen went further with Dowd.
"Everybody in politics lies," he said, but the Clintons "do it with such ease it's troubling."
He went on to hint that Bill still had marital fidelity issues, and that Hillary was over-produced, over-scripted, over-ambitious, stiff-necked and haughty.
And then he said the worst thing a Hollywood guy could say: The Clinton Show was boring. "And I'm tired of hearing James Carville on television," he said.
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Abe Lincoln pedestal
All of that was entertaining enough, but the Clinton Camp added to the fun by going ballistic the moment they saw the Dowd column on Drudge.
I'm obviously not privy to what goes on in their conference calls, but I have it on reasonable authority that they immediately concluded that Geffen had given them an opening to try to do what they'd been itching to do for weeks: knock St. Barack off of the idealistic Abe Lincoln pedestal he has been on for months.
And, for good measure, they wanted to show - forcefully - that they weren't going to allow Democratic rivals (or allies of their rivals) to do the work of the GOP and raise the "character issue" (remember the 1990s?) without responding.
The reason: if they couldn't defend against Democrats on this point, how could Hillary convince primary voters that she could withstand GOP attacks next year?
If it's all about "electability," she has to prove that now.
Then there is the general feeling that the race is going to be nasty anyway, so why not get it on - especially since Hillary and her crowd know all too well how to play the game rough, given not only the presidential history but the bloodthirsty feeding habits of New York media, politicians and consultants.
And, in fact, what Geffen said probably was a little harsh.
Clinton spin master Howard Wolfson - one of the best and toughest in the business - climbed onto the high horse, demanding that Obama denounce Geffen's remarks, dismiss him from the campaign (even though he has no title in it) and - here is the beauty party, as Ross Perot used to say - give back the money.
Lincoln bedroom defense
My sense is that the Obama campaign was, at least momentarily, taken aback by this ferocity. But it didn't take them long to answer, sending their own message of combat-readiness.
Communications Director Robert Gibbs (a match for Wolfson in the take-no-prisoners department) noted that Geffen once had been one of the Clintons' "biggest supporters" and a guest in the Lincoln Bedroom and that Hillary had lavishly praised a supporter who told the world that Obama would "drag down the rest of the Democratic Party because he is black."
Out in Hollywood, meanwhile, the after-buzz of the Obama event was still loud. "The thing is, young people respond to him, and that is our audience, too," my producer friend said. "I'm undecided - it's too early - but I am intrigued."
Hillary, for her part, was flying into LA to quietly lock up major commitments from fundraisers and donors in discreet meetings- rather that compete just yet with Obamamania. That will come later, and I bet she raises more than $1.3 million.
And the winner is...
So who won the cat fight?
Neither Hillary nor Obama. As the day wore on, Hillary got a chance to follow up Wolfson's gambit and she declined, refusing at a forum in Nevada to demand that Obama repudiate Geffen's remarks.
Does Hillary really want to get in a fight with Geffen? Probably not, nor does she want to rehash the 1990s.
As for Obama, why get in it with Hillary more than you absolutely have to?
Two winners: Edwards, who has his own Hollywood following, though not as fervent a one; and the GOP, whose leaders are loving watching the Hollywood gang war. "We love it when Democrats fight over which of them is closer to a billionaire LA movie mogul," a GOP strategist in New York told me. "That's really where the American mainstream is: on the West Side of LA!"
[MSNBC]
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 22, 2007 08:43:27 AM
Imo, Stonecold, obama doesn't want to 'go there'.
But it's hillary that's gotten SO ANGRY that those she once considered 'theirs' [hers and bill's supporters]...the hollywood crowd ....are NOW showing their support for obama....and not for her. Big money NOT going to be coming her way...and she knows it.
Just like this previous supporter has changed from her to obama.
posted on February 22, 2007 07:45:41 PM
Obama thinks he can tangle with Clinton. LOL.
They'll find his body in some alley somewhere.
This little coup with Geffen is only because Clinton didn't pardon a few of Geffen's felon friends. It's nothing. The Clinton dirty tricks division will massacre Obama.
posted on February 22, 2007 08:19:58 PM
I have no doubt about that.
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And now edwards is starting to give hillary an elbow too. lol
He's pointing out that even though they BOTH voted to go to war.....and now both have said it's wrong.....both want us out....edwards is rubbing hillary in that she WON'T admit 'she was wrong', as he has now done. lol lol lol
Guess he thinks that's going to make a HUGE difference in who people want to see get the nomination.
posted on February 22, 2007 11:40:10 PM
Ever notice how the neocons in here have SO much to say about the Democratic candidates but nothing to say, bad OR good about their own candidates ?
posted on February 23, 2007 12:12:33 AM
I don't know about anyone else....but I don't HAVE a 'candidate' yet.
I'm waiting for Newt to throw his hat in the ring. THEN I'll be posting about him.
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Plus our postings kind of balance out all the ANTI/UN-America, 'give the victory to our enemies' garbage we read here all the time posted by the bush bashers/haters. LOL
posted on February 23, 2007 12:47:54 AM
""Plus our postings kind of balance out all the ANTI/UN-America, 'give the victory to our enemies' garbage we read here all the time posted by the bush bashers/haters. LOL"""
You're right , linduh , we ARE anti/ being Un-American like you ! However, I have never seen anyone say we should give victory to our enemies ...only you, you drooling over-medicated lump of un-educated lies that you are.
YOU would vote for somebody named "Newt".....it fits....and thanks for the ammunition !!!!
posted on February 23, 2007 12:52:18 AM
It's all semantics, sybil.
cut and running ISN'T going to be seen by our enemies as anything OTHER than admitting DEFEAT.....giving the victory to our enemies.
Everyone except fools KNOWS that.
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 23, 2007 01:02:01 AM
NO ONE except FOOLS would see cutting and running as anything other than ADMITTING DEFEAT.
Being cowards....not staying until the goal is met.
We're going to be there for YEARS....and all the liberal grandstanding isn't going to change that.
So try and elect an anti-war President. LOL LOL LOL
It won't happen. EVER - NEVER
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 23, 2007 01:07:32 AM
Sure I have....that's why I've been posting about how UPSET he's got old hillary.
Who, by the way is still ahead of him by at least 10 points.
But it's still early...things will change.
Right now two of our three candidates are still polling out ahead of hillary.
But she's going to chew him up and spit him out. Just give her time.
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 23, 2007 01:10:34 AM
Gee lindope, you sure can't make up your tiny mind about who you want to win ...Hillary...Obamam...Hillary...Obama...
No comment on your perfect candidate old Newtsie ?????
LOLOLOL!!!!!!Talk about getting chewed up and spit out....
posted on February 23, 2007 01:31:04 AM
I think I made it perfectly clear that IF he throws his hat in the race...THEN I'll post about him.
The most simple statements just go right over your head. tsk tsk tsk
And while your party has approx. 10 wanna-be's .....they've started earlier than the races usually do.
There's still PLENTY of time that more republican candidates will come forward...and maybe I'll like one of them even more.
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 23, 2007 01:33:52 AM
Official Candidates
Senator Sam Brownback Sam Brownback, born September 12, 1956 in Kansas, senior Senator from that state. In April 2005, the Associated Press reported that Brownback, who is little known outside his home state, "is using a network of social conservatives and Christian activists to raise his profile" in such battleground states as Iowa and New Hampshire. On December 4, 2006, Brownback announced that he would form an exploratory committee.[1] On January 20, 2007 Brownback officially announced his candidacy. [2]
John Cox John Cox, a Chicago CPA, investor, and past president of the local Republican Party in Cook County, announced in March, 2006, that he is pursuing the Republican nomination for President in 2008. [3] He ran unsuccessfully in Republican primaries in Illinois, for the House in 2000 and for the Senate in 2002. Cox's platform consists of implementing FairTax and requiring Iraq to pay for expenses relating to the Iraq War from oil profits. [4] Cox has filed with the FEC and has sent in several reports since April of 2006.[5].
Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City Main article: Rudy Giuliani presidential campaign, 2008
Rudy Giuliani, born May 28, 1944 in New York, former mayor of New York City. Giuliani said on October 2, 2005, that he would look at the possibility of running for President. On November 13, 2006, he announced that he was forming an exploratory committee. He has led several state and nationwide polls for the Republican nomination and the general election, and has been mentioned by many media sources as a possible candidate since the 9/11 attacks and a speech to the 2004 Republican Convention. [6] (See polls below) Giuliani is pro-choice and pro gay rights, which could hurt him in the primaries against a strong pro-life and anti-same-sex marriage candidate, such as Brownback, Hunter, or Huckabee. While opinions differ, some think that these positions could help him, should he secure the nomination, in the general election; others question whether the Republican base would support a nominee with Giuliani's social positions. On February 5, 2007, Giuliani un-officially entered the race for the 2008 US presidential election by filing a "statement of candidacy" with the Federal Election Commission, but legally keeping him at the same level as he was while running an exploratory committee. [7] On February 15, Giuliani officially announced that he was running on CNN's "Larry King Live" show. [8]
Representative Duncan Hunter Duncan Hunter, born May 31, 1948 in Riverside, California, U.S. Representative from that state and former Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Hunter formally announced his presidential candidacy in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 25, 2007. He is known for his strong stance against illegal immigration, support for the U.S. military, and opposition to free trade agreements like North American Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization. [9] He introduced H.R. 552, The Right to Life Act, "to implement equal protection... for the right to life of each born and preborn human person"; it has over 100 cosponsors.
Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts Main article: Mitt Romney presidential campaign, 2008
Mitt Romney, born March 12, 1947 in Michigan is the former Governor of Massachusetts; he did not seek a second term in November 2006. Romney has made numerous trips to primary states such as South Carolina, Michigan, and New Hampshire during recent years. Romney is running on his record as co-founder of Bain Capital, the CEO of the 2002 Winter Olympics, and his record as Governor of Massachusetts. Although he ran as a moderate for the office of Governor of Massachusetts and during his failed Senate bid in 1994, he supported more conservative positions as his term progressed. He is also a Mormon(member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Romney filed paperwork forming an exploratory on January 3, 2007, the day he left the governor's office.[10]
On January 9, Romney raised $6.5 million in his first fundraiser, beating both Giuliani and McCain's fundraising efforts ($1 and $2 million respectively).
Romney has already received major endorsements, including that of former Speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert.
Romney officially announced his candidacy on February 13 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. [11] [12]
[edit] Potential candidates with exploratory committees
These people have so far only formed exploratory committees to run for President, but are considered very likely to pursue a campaign for president.
Candidates with exploratory committees
Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia A Draft Jim Gilmore for President group was formed in August of 2006, encouraging former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore to run for president after he was seen traveling to the presidential primary states. In November 2006, Gilmore told ABC News that a 2008 presidential run is one of several possibilities he is considering. [13] On December 19, 2006, Gilmore announced he is forming an exploratory committee for a presidential candidacy. [14] Gilmore announced on December 20, 2006, that he would launch his exploratory committee on January 2, 2007. [15]
Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee, born August 24, 1955 in Hope, Arkansas, Former Governor of Arkansas. Huckabee has been mentioned as a possible candidate for President in 2008 and, alternatively, as a possible challenger to incumbent Democratic senator Mark Pryor in that same year. He has made several trips to important primary states, including a four-day trip to New Hampshire in August, 2006. He had said he wouldn't announce his decision on running for the nomination until after leaving office on January 9,[16] but no announcement on his decision to run has been made yet. The Associated Press has reported that Huckabee plans to file paperwork on January 29, 2007, to form a presidential exploratory committee. [17]
Senator John McCain John McCain, born August 29, 1936 in the US-controlled Panama Canal Zone, Senator from Arizona. Often characterized as a Republican maverick in the Senate, he is a well-known political figure in the United States. In 2000, he failed in his attempt to deny George W. Bush the Republican nomination: McCain continued his ultimately unsuccessful campaign long after the other Republican candidates had united behind Bush.
McCain's bipartisan compromise on judicial nominations and his strong support of campaign finance reform have drawn the ire of conservative groups,[18] many of which have vowed to work against any McCain campaigns for the Republican nomination in 2008. However, he is a strong social conservative on many issues and economically falls more along the lines of traditional "fiscal conservatism." These factors, along with his commitment to the War on Terror (including Iraq) have boosted his popularity amongst conservatives since 2004, when he emphasized these traits while stumping for Republican candidates.
McCain was quoted by Men's Journal magazine as saying, "Presidential ambition is a disease that can only be cured by embalming fluid."[citation needed]
On November 15th, 2006, McCain announced that he would form an exploratory committee.
Representative Ron Paul Ron Paul, born August 20, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Representative from Texas. On January 11, 2007, Paul filed papers to form an exploratory committee for a presidential run in 2008. This will increase his fundraising opportunities until his presumed eventual anouncement. This first step of running for the Republican nomination is significant because he is not running as a Libertarian like he did nearly two decades ago.
Paul has the distinction of being opposed to the Iraq War and the interventionist nature of US foreign policy. He is one of 7 Republican congressman who voted against Iraq War authorization in 2003. He has also opposed George W. Bush and the majority of Republican congressmen on many other issues, including the PATRIOT Act. His maverick record on these issues means he may draw support from some surprising circles, including antiwar activists and paleoconservatives.
Representative Tom Tancredo Tom Tancredo, born December 20, 1945 in Colorado, U.S. Representative from that state and leading advocate for more restrictive immigration policies. The Associated Press reported on June 12, 2005 that he was considering running. Tancredo is considered to be a long shot by many observers but has a dedicated grassroots following among paleoconservatives. He has visited early Presidential primary states such as new New Hampshire, Michigan and Iowa to begin building popular support and has polled favorably amongst grassroots Republicans. Tancredo announced on January 16, 2007 that he was forming an exploratory committee.[19].
Tommy Thompson, former Governor of Wisconsin Tommy Thompson, born November 19, 1941 in Elroy, Wisconsin, is the former Governor of that state and was Secretary of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He recently announced interest in the 2008 nomination and, on December 15th 2006, announced that he had formed an exploratory committee. [20]
[edit] Potential notable candidates without exploratory committees
These are people who have not officially announced or formed an exploratory committee, but have either expressed interest in running or have been widely speculated about in the media.
Potential candidates without exploratory committees
Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, born June 17, 1943 in Pennsylvania, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and former U.S. Representative from Georgia. According to the Associated Press, "The former House speaker who led Republicans to power a decade ago said he soon will visit Iowa and New Hampshire to promote his book, try to influence public policy and keep his political options alive." The AP reported him as saying "Anything seems possible," including a White House race. Gingrich first explicitly suggested he may run in 2008 on October 13, 2005, saying "There are circumstances where I will run", elaborating that such circumstances would be if no other candidate champions the major platform ideas that Gingrich advocates. [21]
Senator Chuck Hagel Chuck Hagel, born October 4, 1946 in Nebraska, US Senator from that state. According to NPR Hagel is considering a Presidential campaign in 2008[1]. There are a number of Draft Hagel blogs online [2] [3] [4] in addition to multiple groups [5] [6] [7]. However, despite being a fairly conservative Republican, he will face challenges from some elements of the party faithful due to his criticism of President Bush over the war in Iraq. It is widely thought that Senator Hagel will have trouble emerging from the shadow of John McCain, as they are both outspoken Vietnam veterans. The two friends differ on many issue positions, though, with Hagel being more traditionally conservative. He is the former CEO of the USO and Election Systems & Software, a leading manufacturer of electronic voting machines.
George Pataki, former Governor of New York George Pataki, New York's former governor did not seek a fourth term as Governor in 2006. Pataki has held meetings with his advisors and has quietly indicated to Republican leaders that he's very interested in the Republican nomination.[22] Pataki's unfavorability rating was slightly higher than his favorable rating when he decided not to seek reelection, leading some to speculate that his decision was to avoid being defeated by Democratic Nominee and his successor Eliot Spitzer. Because Pataki is not as well known nationally as former New York Mayor and current presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani, and due to his moderate views on some social issues, he may have conflicts winning the nomination.
[edit] Declined to seek nomination
Decided not to run
George Allen, former Senator In a survey of 175 Washington insiders conducted by National Journal's "The Hotline" and released April 29, 2005, George Allen was the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for the 2008 presidential election.[23]
Prior to his November loss to Jim Webb in the 2006 Virginia senatorial race , Allen had traveled a number of times to Iowa (the first state with a presidential caucus) and New Hampshire (the first state with a presidential primary). He had been widely assumed to be preparing a run for president.[24] On December 10, 2006, Allen gave an interview [25] in which he stated that he would not seek the 2008 nomination.
Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida; his family connections and history indicate that he may be next in line to continue the Bush family legacy, although his mother, former First Lady Barbara Bush has stated that he will not seek the 2008 Republican nomination, and many analysts state that he would be a natural frontrunner for the Vice President slot on the Republican ticket.
Vice President Dick Cheney Dick Cheney, current Vice President of the United States, has asserted his intent to not seek the '08 nomination several times throughout the Presidency of George W. Bush. In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Cheney said, "I will say just as hard as I possibly know how to say... 'If nominated, I will not run,' 'If elected, I will not serve,' or not only no, but 'Hell no,' I've got my plans laid out. I'm going to serve this president for the next four years, and then I'm out of here."
Bill Frist, former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, born February 22, 1952 in Tennessee, former Senator from Tennessee and former Senate Majority Leader. Stated on November 29, 2006 that he does not intend to seek the nomination but wants to go back to practicing medicine.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Condoleezza Rice, currently the Secretary of State, said in March 2005 on Meet the Press[8], and elsewhere, that she doesn't intend to run for President, but can't rule it out. In an August 8-10, 2005, Republican primary poll in Iowa, Rice came in first with 30 percent, beating McCain and Giuliani, who each got about 15 percent. In October 2005, Condi vs. Hillary, a book by political commentator Dick Morris, discussing Rice as the Republican candidate, was published. There is a "Draft Condi" movement which has raised significant funds, appeared at major conservative political events, and aired television and radio advertisements in a number of states.
Governor Mark Sanford Mark Sanford, Governor of South Carolina; popular with fiscal conservatives, but has said he does not intend to run. Sanford professes to be a firm supporter of limited government, and many pundits have described his views as being libertarian in nature. There are several Internet-based groups trying to convince him to run for President in 2008. However, on November 7, 2006, he said that his gubernatorial race at that point would be his last campaign, win or lose.[26]
Rick Santorum, former Senator Rick Santorum, former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania; A number of polls had mentioned him as a potential Republican candidate. However, having lost his seat to his Democratic opponent, Pennsylvania treasurer Bob Casey, Jr., a run for the Presidency is decidedly less likely and on November 17, 2006, in regard to a Presidential bid, he stated "Absolutely, positively not. Absolutely not, My wife would throw me out of the house if I do anything in '08."[27]
[edit] Other candidates
The following have officially decided to run for the office of President by filing the necessary papers with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC):
Michael Charles Smith of Oregon - announced April 2006. [28]
Richard Michael Smith of Texas - announced April 2006. [29]
I can see I need to make it even MORE simple for you, sybil.
Our TOP THREE contenders are
Giuliani, McCain and Romney
Now in the next year and a half.....that may change....but for NOW those are the only three who are even showing in the polls.
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 23, 2007 12:49:33 PMEver notice how the neocons in here have SO much to say about the Democratic candidates but nothing to say, bad OR good about their own candidates?
Ever notice how much the Demomorons complain when someone exposes the truth and it's not the Demomoron way?
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"Unfortunately there are levels of Stupid that just can't be cured!!" The current Demomoron motto.
But then that's all they're good for...whining and complaining. Even their elected representatives can only BASH the right. They have NO valid solutions to offer on anything.
well...that is except to SURRENDER to our enemies.
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack."
posted on February 23, 2007 03:30:18 PM
LIAR_K said, "Our TOP THREE contenders are
Giuliani, McCain and Romney"
Rudy Giuliani on Abortion
“I’m pro-choice. I’m pro-gay rights,” said Giuliani.
The front runner for President of the Republican Party has also been married 3 times.
Giuliani never told his second wife he had another woman and wanted a Divorce.
Mrs,Giuliani TWO found out about her upcoming Divorce in the newspapers.
How about John McCain,
This time John McCain has worked hard to woo the right. In 2000, he termed TV evangelists Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson "agents of intolerance" for impugning his "pro-life, pro-family, fiscal conservative" credentials. But last year he delivered the graduation address at Falwell's Liberty University.
FLIP FLOP FLIP FLOP FLIP FLOP.
SOME CHOICE THE REPUGS HAVE. I LOVE IT WHEN THE OLD WOMAN LIAR_K MAKE A FOOL OF HERSELF LIKE SHE IS NOW. LOL
Are YOU a Bunghole?
