2008 Presidential Election: Game Thread

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Democratic Candidates: Round Table Discussion with Tim Russert

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Based on experience, I am. As a lawyer, former Secretary of State, Governor, Senator and now, one of the Democrats running for president, I know how the political machine works. It's now evident that America is comfortable with Evan Bayh with these new endorsements like Sen. Obama. Now, I will still ensure transparency, all papers will be released to the public detailing my records and that's my way, as of now, to beat President Giuliani

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For me, I would switch to the popular vote system but we cannot leave our 220 year old tradition. Currently, some states are pushing for the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact in which we can still keep the electoral college in some states and the states which will join together to pass the compact will award all of their electoral votes to the popular vote winner. 

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It would be a Republican health care, not a bipartisan health care. I think even as a Democrat, Mrs. Rice has good intentions, she wouldn't be a puppet. She can independently decide. And most of these new appointments were only a campaign tool for Giuliani to boost his support, even hiring Mr. Muir of ABC News as his press secretary. Defense, ok, but we need a stronger one.

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Definitely, his plan is good but we cannot be sure about future attack in the next years, withdrawing most of them is good but leave a small amount of troops to watch out for any military crisis. However, as Mrs. Lincoln said, the President won't even follow.

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A C, his plans were good but it's not substantial enough to solve the problems of America. His achievements, as someone says quote, can fill up a box and the same as his mishaps. We cannot last another four years of this Republican empire, it's time for something new, a change.

[NHI]

General Election PPP (January 22, 2008)

Forecasting: A Close Election; Latest Polls Shows Tightening Race

Rudy Giuliani: 50% (+2)

Evan Bayh: 48%

Rudy Giuliani: 49% (+3)

Hillary Clinton: 46%

Rudy Giuliani: 50% (+3)

Blanche Lincoln: 47%

Average: Giuliani +2.7

Rudy Giuliani: 49.7%

Generic Democrat: 47.0%

Rudy Giuliani: 45% (+1)

Evan Bayh: 44%

Michael Bloomberg: 5%
Jesse Ventura: 2%

Rudy Giuliani: 45% (+2)

Hillary Clinton: 43%

Michael Bloomberg: 6%
Jesse Ventura: 3%

Rudy Giuliani: 46% (+2)

Blanche Lincoln: 44%

Michael Bloomberg: 5%
Jesse Ventura: 2%

Average: Giuliani +1.6

Rudy Giuliani: 45.3%

Generic Democrat: 43.7%

Michael Bloomberg: 5.3%

Jesse Ventura: 2.3%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Illinois
Fmr. Sen. Gary Hart (D-CO) - Barnstorming in Colorado
Fmr VP Walter Mondale (D-MN) - Barnstorming in New Mexico
Fmr. Gov. Mario Cuomo (D-NY) - Barnstorming in New York
Fmr Gov. Michael Dukakis (D-MA) - Barnstorming in New Jersey
Fmr. Gov. Angus King (D-ME) - Barnstorming in Maine
Fmr Pres. Jimmy Carter (D-MN) - Barnstorming in Georgia
Fmr. Gov. Bob Graham (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida
Fmr. Sen. Richard Bryan (D-NV) - Barnstorming in Arizona
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) - Barnstorming in Connecticut
Fmr. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD) - Barnstorming in Idaho
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) - Barnstorming in Maryland
Fmr. Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA) - Barnstorming in Alaska
Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) - Barnstorming in Arkansas
Fmr. Sen. Chuck Robb (D-VA) - Barnstorming in Virginia
FL Sen. Bill Montford (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida
Gov. John Lynch (D-NH) - Barnstorming in Delaware
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Illinois

New Endorsements

Tallahassee Mayor John Marks (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida

Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida

Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida

Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida

Fmr. Rep. Peter Deutsch (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida

FL Sen. Nan Rich (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida

Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) - Barnstorming in Missouri

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Lincoln Endorsements
Everything's Comin' up Lincoln!

Former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer


Santa Fe Mayor David Coss


Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan


Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn


Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez


California Senator Dianne Feinstein


California Lt. Governor John Garamendi


Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan

Statement from Lincoln Campaign

Our momentum from the decisive South Carolina victory continues. While last week we saw the Howard Dean establishment coalesce around Blanche Lincoln's forward-looking campaign, we are proud to announce the endorsements of a diverse coalition from all across this country. It can only further serve to show primary voters that Blanche Lincoln is the right choice in the Democratic primary.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

President James E. Carter


Former California Governor Jerry Brown

I already have Carter and Brown

[NewYorkExpress]

Lincoln Endorsements
Everything's Comin' up Lincoln!

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom


Santa Fe Mayor David Coss


Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan


President James E. Carter


Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez


California Senator Dianne Feinstein


Former California Governor Jerry Brown


Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan

Statement from Lincoln Campaign

Our momentum from the decisive South Carolina victory continues. While last week we saw the Howard Dean establishment coalesce around Blanche Lincoln's forward-looking campaign, we are proud to announce the endorsements of a diverse coalition from all across this country. It can only further serve to show primary voters that Blanche Lincoln is the right choice in the Democratic primary.

I have Gavin Newsom... Sorry, NYE


Iowa-The Final 48; New Endorsements

Former Congressman Berkley Bedell (D-IA)


Former Congressman John LaFalce (D-NY)


Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)


Former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)


San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom

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Iowa-The Final 48; New Endorsements

Former Congressman Berkley Bedell (D-IA)


Former Congressman John LaFalce (D-NY)


Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)


Former NAACP President Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)


San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom

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[badgate]

Replacements for Carter, Brown, & Newsom being added to my endorsements post now.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

√ CLINTON PREVAILS IN NEVADA RECOUNT

January 22, 2008

Hillary Clinton came out on top in the Nevada Recount. The win is the first for Clinton, who narrowly lost the New Hampshire Primary to Howard Dean. The campaign is hoping that this win will put her back in the running for the nomination. Currently Clinton is running second nationally and in Florida behind Evan Bayh. As of this point all three remaining candidates have each won a state wide contest.

Nevada Caucuses Recount: 100% Reported

√ Hillary Clinton: 37.34%

Evan Bayh: 37.07%
Blanche Lincoln: 24.59%
Other: 1.00%

Sen. Bayh acknowledges the results. Congratulations to Sen. Clinton, who made a very successful campaign.

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary '08; Schedule for Hillary Clinton

January 20, 2008

GOTV in Glen St. Mary, Florida

GOTV in Lake City, Florida

January 21, 2008/Martin Luther King Day

GOTV in Macclenny, Florida

GOTV in Hastings, Florida

Speech at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida (With John Lewis, John Marks III, Mike Espy, Kweisi Mfume, Adrian Fenty, Corrine Brown and Kendrick Meek)

I've heard historians say our landmark civil rights legislation, was the responsibility of Presidents like John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and Congressional leaders like Sam Rayburn, John William McCormick, Mike Mansfield and Everett Dirksen. But they couldn't do this on their own. They needed Civil rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers and others to browbeat those on the fence into supporting this legislation, to make it clear our African-American community, all our minority groups just wouldn't take the extreme discrimination any longer. While race relations are far from perfect today, the fact people could seriously talk about candidates like Barack Obama for President or Vice-President today shows we've come a long way since the 1960's and an even longer way away from dark days of slavery.

January 22, 2008

GOTV in Babson Park, Florida

GOTV in Auburndale, Florida

GOTV in Mulberry, Florida

GOTV in Fort Meade, Florida

January 23, 2008

GOTV in Arcadia, Florida

GOTV in Punta Gorda, Florida

GOTV in Englewood, Florida

GOTV in Venice, Florida

January 24, 2008

GOTV in North Port, Florida

GOTV in Bonita Springs, Florida

GOTV in Sanibel, Florida

GOTV in Avon Park, Florida

January, 25, 2008

GOTV in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

GOTV in Pensacola, Florida

GOTV, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida

January 26, 2008

Meet with Campaign Staff/Bill Clinton, Washington D.C

January 27, 2008

Meet The Press Roundtable, 30 Rock, New York (With All other Democratic Candidates)

January 28, 2008

GOTV, University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida

GOTV, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

January 29, 2008

GOTV in St, Petersburg, Florida

Election Night Rally at the Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Bay Lake, Florida

[badgate]

Lincoln Campaign Schedule
Jan. 20-29

January 20 Florida
-9:00am - Worshiping and speaking at Community Bible Baptist Church in Miami
-1:00pm - Rally in Miami, w/ Frmr. VP Al Gore & Jesse Jackson
-3:15pm - Town Hall in Ft. Lauderdale
-5:00pm - Barnstorm in Boca Raton, w/ Frmr. VP Al Gore
-7:30pm - Town Hall in West Palm Beach

January 21 Florida
-10:00am - Meet & Greet in Naples, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-11:45am - Meet & Greet in North Naples, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-1:00pm - Town Hall in Bonita Springs
-3:30pm - Rally in Cape Coral, w/ Frmr. VP Al Gore
-7:00pm - Rally in Fort Myers, w/ Frmr. VP Al Gore

January 22 Florida
-10:00am - Town Hall in Spring Hill
-1:00pm - Meet & Greet in Leesburg, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-3:00pm - Rally in Orlando, w/ Jesse Jackson
-5:00pm - Town Hall in Kissimmee
-7:15pm - Rally in Lakeland, w/ Sen. John Edwards

January 23 Florida
-9:30am - Meet & Greet in Brandon
-11:15am - Rally in Tampa, w/ Oprah
-1:00pm - Town Hall in Tampa
-3:00pm - Barnstorm in Town 'N' Country
-5:30pm - Rally in Clearwater, w/ Oprah
-7:30pm - Rally in St. Petersburg, w/ Oprah

January 24 Florida
-9:45am - Meet & Greet in Palm Bay, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-11:30am - Meet & Greet in Rockledge, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-1:00pm - Town Hall in Titusville
-3:30pm - Barnstorm in Sanford, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-5:45pm - Town Hall in Deltona
-8:00pm - Meet & Greet in DeLand, w/ Sen. John Edwards

January 25 Florida
-10:00am - Meet & Greet in Daytona Beach, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-11:45am - Rally in Palm Coast, w/ Jesse Jackson
-1:30pm - Town Hall in St Augustine
-3:30pm - Meet & Greet in Ponte Vedra Beach, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-5:15pm - Rally in Jacksonville, w/ Jesse Jackson & Frmr. VP Al Gore
-6:30pm - Barnstorming in Jacksonville, w/ Jesse Jackson

January 26 Florida & New York
-10:00am - Rally in Ocala
-12:30pm - Rally in Gainesville
-2:30pm - GOTV in Lake City
-4:00pm - Flying to New York, NY
-9:00pm - Interview on Larry King Live in New York

January 27 New York, Georgia, & Florida
-8:00am - Appearance on Meet The Press Roundtable in New York
-11:00am - Flying to Atlanta, GA
-2:00pm - Rally in Atlanta, GA Former Sen. Sam Nunn endorsed Blanche Lincoln for President
-4:00pm - Town Hall in Marietta, w/ Sen. Sam Nunn
-6:00pm - Fly to Tallahassee, FL
-7:30pm - Rally in Tallahassee, w/ Frmr. VP Al Gore & Sen. John Edwards

January 28 Florida & Alabama
-10:00am - GOTV in Pensacola, FL
-12:00pm - Rally in Mobile, AL
-1:30pm - Fly to Orlando
-2:00pm - GOTV in Orlando
-4:30pm - GOTV in Tampa
-7:00pm - Rally in St Petersburg

January 29 Florida
-10:00am - GOTV in Miami
-11:00am - GOTV in Miami Gardens
-1:00pm - GOTV in Fort Lauderdale
-2:30pm - GOTV along coastline cities (Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach)
-8:00pm - Election Night Party in Miami

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Surrogates

People:
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. Dan Mongiardo (D-KY) - Barnstorming in Illinois
Gov. Joe Manchin III (D-WV) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Barnstorming in California
Gov. Jodi Rell (R-CT) - Barnstorming in Connecticut
Gov. John Baldacci (D-ME) - Barnstorming in Connecticut
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida
Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) - Barnstorming in New Mexico
Rep. James Matheson (D-UT) - Barnstorming in New Mexico
Gov. Brad Henry (D-OK) - Barnstorming in Florida
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) - Barnstorming in Arizona
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) - Barnstorming in Minnesota
Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D-TX) - Barnstorming in Texas
State Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-SC) - Barnstorming in Florida
Frmr. Gov. Jim Hodges (D-SC) - Barnstorming in Florida
Gov. Chet Culver (D-IA) - Barnstorming in Minnesota
Gov. Ken Salazar (D-CO) - Barnstorming in New Mexico
Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) Barnstorming in Minnesota
Gov. Mark Warner (D-VA) Barnstorming in Florida
Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) Barnstorming in Minnesota
Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) Barnstorming in Florida
Oprah Winfrey (D-IL) Barnstorming in Florida
Frmr. VP Al Gore (D-TN) Barnstorming in Florida
Frmr. Arizona Governor Bruce Babbit (D-AZ) Barnstorming in Arizona
Frmr. New Mexico Lt. Gov. Roberto Mondragon (D-NM) Barnstorming in New Mexico
Jesse Jackson (D-IL) Barnstorming in Florida
Former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer (D-CA) Barnstorming in California
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss (D-NM) Barnstorming in New Mexico
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D-IL) Barnstorming in Illinois
Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) Barnstorming in Florida
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez (D-NM) Barnstorming in New Mexico
California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Barnstorming in California
California Lt. Governor John Garamendi (D-CA) Barnstorming in California
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-IL) Barnstorming in Illinois

Organizations:
NOW - Producing Democratic Primary mailers in support of Blanche
Planned Parenthood - Airing a TV ad focusing on Lincoln's support of women breaking glass ceilings in Florida & Minnesota; Sending 20 paid canvassers to Florida for GOTV
NAACP - Airing new TV spots in Florida and Chicago targeting African American support and turnout.
American Federation of Teachers - Sending mailers promoting Lincoln's 5-point anti-poverty agenda and support for women in leadership roles, in the states of FL, GA, NM, AZ, MN, IL, and CA
League of Women Voters - Organizing phone banks in Florida for GOTV
Southern Poverty Law Center - Sending mailers in FL, MN, NM, IL, CA, MO, ND, and GA
AFLCIO - Spread 40 paid canvassers to FL, MN, & NM (20 in FL, 10 in MN/NM per state)
Service Employees International Union - Airing TV ad in California for union voter support for Lincoln

[badgate]

TV Ad: Time for Change

It's the same stories every day. Another Giuliani crony. Another problem or lack of action.

I'd like to change that. When I worked in Washington, I was a problem-solver who never forgot where she came from.

At the Gates Foundation, I oversaw a multibillion dollar charity that put new roofs over the heads of students and new technology and knowledge at their fingertips. We opened a public defender office in 50 cities that were lacking, and helped cities update gravel roads that cause costly repairs for hardworking Americans.

I'm running for President for you, not for the red carpet. Not for big donors. I'm running to make sure you have a voice in Washington.

TV Ad: Choices

[Lincoln is sitting in a simple chair, speaking to the camera]

LINCOLN: We've all fought so hard in four years to keep the nation from continuing down the path of total war and paranoia. We've seen time and time again that President Giuliani didn't say a single honest word four years ago, and promise after promise is broken.

In the upcoming primary, we have plenty of choices. But there's only one real choice: the choice to win. With my background and leadership as an executive and a U.S. Senator, I know I can steer America to without getting us lost at sea. This caucus is about who is at the wheel, and you get to show America who to pay attention to. So I'm asking you to vote for me. I know I'll do you proud.

NARRATOR: For more information and to talk to your neighbors about caucusing for Blanche visit, www.voteforblanche.com/

Web Ad

The campaign has produced web ads that air when someone in watches a video on YouTube. One ad promotes voting for Blanche, highlighting her support for women and her 5-point anti-poverty agenda for America. A second web ad, micro-targeted to videos watched mainly by the 18-29 crowd, focuses on Blanche's support for college students (student loan reform, tuition reform, more Pell Grants) and universal healthcare. All videos include a link to www.voteforblanche.com/

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Abbreviated Chiles Tour: Evan Bayh

Jan. 20-29, 2008

PUTTING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TO WORK The campaign kicks off with a job fair in Penascola, Florida which an estimate of 7,600 Americans applied. More job fairs will be held soon

January 20, 2008
Morning: Arrived in FL
Morning: Interview with Bob Schieffer in Face the Nation (from Penascola)
Afternoon: GOTV in Penascola [Job Fair in Penascola (Jan. 20-Feb. 1)]
Afternoon: GOTV in Destin
Afternoon: GOTV in Fort Walton Beach
Evening: Meet voters in Panama Beach
Evening: Town Hall in Panama Beach

January 21, 2008
Morning: Bus tour in Tallahassee
Morning: GOTV in Tallahassee [Job Fair (Jan. 21-Feb. 2)]
Afternoon: Meet and greet college students at Florida State University
Afternoon: Speech at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Florida State University (Current issues) (Tallahassee Mayor John Marks makes an appearance)
Afternoon: Town hall at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Florida State University
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Don Veller Seminole Golf Course, Florida State University

Evening: Speech about the 2000 Florida Recount (in the place where Craig Waters spoke) (...in the future, we should not allow our votes to be wasted)

January 22, 2008
Morning: Bus tour in Gainesville
Morning: GOTV in Gainesville [Job Fair (Jan. 22-Feb. 3)]
Afternoon: Fundraising lunch at Student Union, University of North Florida
Afternoon: Speech and town hall at the UNF Arena, University of North Florida (Current issues) (Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton makes an appearance)
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in Jacksonville [Job Fair (Jan. 22-Feb. 3)]
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Ocala, Florida
Evening: GOTV and Barnstorming at Ocala, Florida

January 23, 2008
Morning: Bus tour in Daytona Beach
Morning: GOTV in Daytona Beach [Job Fair (Jan. 23-Feb. 4)]
Afternoon: Meet college students at the University of Central Florida
Afternoon: Speech and town hall at the CFE Arena, University of Central Florida (Current issues) (Fmr. Rep. Peter Deutsch makes an appearance)
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in Orlando [Job Fair (Jan. 23-Feb. 4)]
Evening: Fundraising dinner at The Venue at UCF, , University of Central Florida
Evening: Meeting with campaign staff for strategies

The Tampa Bay Times, the newspaper that endorsed Sen. Bayh will be publishing a column about him and Sen. Bayh will write about his experiences on the campaign trail.

January 24, 2008
Morning: Bus tour in Tampa
Morning: GOTV in Tampa [Job Fair (Jan. 24-Feb. 5)]
Afternoon: Meet college students at the University of South Florida
Afternoon: Speech and town hall at the USF Sun Dome, University of South Florida (Current issues) (FL Sen. Nan Rich makes an appearance)
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in St Petersburg [Job Fair (Jan. 24-Feb. 5)]
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, St Petersburg, Florida
Evening: Town hall at Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park (Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink makes an appearance)

January 25, 2008
Morning: Bus tour in Melbourne
Morning: GOTV in Melbourne [Job Fair (Jan. 25-Feb. 6)]
Afternoon: Meet college students at the Florida Tech
Afternoon: Speech and town hall at the Gleason Performing Arts Center, Florida Tech(Current issues) (FL Sen. Bill Montford  makes an appearance)
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in Sarasota [Job Fair (Jan. 25-Feb. 6)]
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Evening: Town hall at Hyatt Regency Sarasota

January 26, 2008
Morning: GOTV and Barnstorming in Fort Myers [Job Fair (Jan. 26-Feb. 7)]
Morning: Town Hall and Speech at Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers-Colonial Blvd
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in Naples [Job Fair (Jan. 26-Feb. 7)]
Afternoon: Town Hall and Speech at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in Boca Raton [Job Fair (Jan. 26-Feb. 7)]
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Embassy Suites Boca Raton
Evening: Town hall at Embassy Suites Boca Raton
Evening: Left Florida for New York

January 27, 2008
Morning: Prepare for Meet the Press appearance
Morning: Meet the Press appearance (Democratic roundtable) at New York
Afternoon: Left New York for Florida
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in West Palm Beach [Job Fair (Jan. 27-Feb. 8 )]
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Embassy Suites West Palm Beach - Central
Evening: Town Hall at Embassy Suites West Palm Beach - Central

January 28, 2008
Morning: GOTV and Barnstorming in Fort Lauderdale [Job Fair (Jan. 28-Feb. 9)]
Morning: Meet college students at Fort Lauderdale
Afternoon: GOTV and Barnstorming in Miami [Job Fair (Jan. 28-Feb. 9)]
Afternoon: Parade at Miami(all Florida politicians that endorsed Sen. Bayh will appear with him)
Afternoon:Meet college students at the University of Miami

Evening: PRE-PRIMARY NIGHT at AmericanAirlines Arena

January 29, 2008
Morning: Breakfast with supporters in Miami
Morning: GOTV in Miami

Afternoon: Interview with a local Miami station (also aired in Palm Beach)

Evening: BIG NIGHT at AmericanAirlines Arena
Evening: Interview with the 3 major TV and Cable News Networks

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

LAST UPDATE: EVAN BAYH
ALL ADS running in all states esp. Florida

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary Clinton Ad; Airing in all Super Tuesday States (Additional Editions feature Betty Castor, Lynn Rivers, Janet Reno, Madeline Albright and Jeanne Shaheen)

 
It's time to make history, and break one America's greatest glass ceilings. Whether you plan to vote for us or for Senator Lincoln, breaking another gender barrier beckons, and the odds are in our favor. So come on out on Super Tuesday and vote for history.

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message.

[badgate]

Statement from Lincoln Campaign

Blanche thanks Hillary Clinton for airing an ad with a tacit endorsement of Blanche's candidacy. At this time, Blanche is still endorsing herself.

[badgate]

Lincoln Media Schedule



Jan 20
--Satellite interview on 60 Minutes
--Miami Herald publishes an interview with Lincoln

Jan 21
--Florida State University newspaper publishes an interview with Lincoln

Jan 22-25
--Live TV interviews with morning shows in Miami, Tampa, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tallahasee, Jacksonville, and Gainesville
--Interviews published in the following: The Daytona Beach News-Journal, El Nuevo Herald (Miami), El Sentinel (Orlando), El Sentinel del Sur de la Florida (Ft Lauderdale), La Gaceta (Tampa), Florida Sentinel Bulletin (Tampa), The Gainesville Sun, Miami Herald, & Orlando Sentinel

Jan 26
--Live appearance on Larry King Live

Jan 27
--Appearance on Meet The Press, live
--Live interview on Tampa/St Petersburg evening news media markets

Jan 28
--Satellite Interview on Orlando morning news, and News at Noon broadcast

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary's still endorsing herself, that hasn't changed... and in any case these ads were designed not endorsement of Senator Lincoln, but a backhanded attack on Senator Bayh. 

[DKrol]

White House Press Secretary David Muir on This Week with George Stephanopoulos

"Normally, the White House Press Secretary stays out of Electoral disputes but I've just got to say this. That Clinton Ad made no sense. She essentially said there isn't a dime of difference between herself and Senator Lincoln - I think that that will hand the primary to Senator Bayh. If Hillary Clinton can't find differences between herself and Blanche Lincoln, I doubt that the voters will be able to. The ad is essentially telling voters to vote for Evan Bayh, because he's the candidate who's cut from a different mold. Regardless of who the Democrats nominate, President Giuliani feels confidant in his re-election prospects."

[NewYorkExpress]

White House Press Secretary David Muir on This Week with George Stephanopoulos

"Normally, the White House Press Secretary stays out of Electoral disputes but I've just got to say this. That Clinton Ad made no sense. She essentially said there isn't a dime of difference between herself and Senator Lincoln - I think that that will hand the primary to Senator Bayh. If Hillary Clinton can't find differences between herself and Blanche Lincoln, I doubt that the voters will be able to. The ad is essentially telling voters to vote for Evan Bayh, because he's the candidate who's cut from a different mold. Regardless of who the Democrats nominate, President Giuliani feels confidant in his re-election prospects."

Note to David Muir; Attacking Senator Lincoln was not the point of the advertisement. If anything it's an indirect highlighting of the voters chance to make history by nominating a female candidate, or has the fact that there are two women running slipped you're mind?

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Lincoln Press Statement
Jan. 25



"Good afternoon. We are here today to address the issue of America's longstanding trade embargo with a nation ninety miles away. Cuba.

Before Florida Democrats go to vote on Tuesday, I feel it is my duty as a candidate for President to address this issue. Five years ago, Senator Evan Bayh said that he would support ending this embargo, not for the families of Cuban immigrants, but for the pocketbooks of farmers in his home state. This kind of political cynicism casts a pall on our great democracy; democracy our brothers and sisters still in Cuba do not know in full. He wants to end the embargo so his constituents can make an extra buck. I want to work for the immigrant families that have been torn apart, and help them find each other and find home.

I am here today to announce that as President I will require an absolute end to Cuba's damaging travel practices, and their willingness to split hardworking and loving families apart, before this embargo is lifted. Cuban Americans deserve an ally on their side, and I will be that ally.


--Lincoln repeated this statement of policy and contrast with Sen. Bayh in all Spanish-language newspaper interviews--


The Lincoln campaign circulated this article to all media outlets following Lincoln's press conference on Jan. 25

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Lincoln Press Statement
Jan. 25



"Good afternoon. We are here today to address the issue of America's longstanding trade embargo with a nation ninety miles away. Cuba.

Before Florida Democrats go to vote on Tuesday, I feel it is my duty as a candidate for President to address this issue. Five years ago, Senator Evan Bayh said that he would support ending this embargo, not for the families of Cuban immigrants, but for the pocketbooks of farmers in his home state. This kind of political cynicism casts a pall on our great democracy; democracy our brothers and sisters still in Cuba do not know in full. He wants to end the embargo so his constituents can make an extra buck. I want to work for the immigrant families that have been torn apart, and help them find each other and find home.

I am here today to announce that as President I will require an absolute end to Cuba's damaging travel practices, and their willingness to split hardworking and loving families apart, before this embargo is lifted. Cuban Americans deserve an ally on their side, and I will be that ally.


--Lincoln repeated this statement of policy and contrast with Sen. Bayh in all Spanish-language newspaper interviews--


The Lincoln campaign circulated this article to all media outlets following Lincoln's press conference on Jan. 25

COUNTERATTACK (even late) (Jan. 26, 2008): Sen. Bayh wished to end the embargo to benefit all Americans not only in his state but for the sake of the Cubans. Fidel Castro acknowledges this and he believe that our relations in Cuba will be better if Evan Bayh is on the Oval Office.

In the said news article, which was incomplete, lacking in details, only made for those who opposes the senator, Sen. Bayh also wants to help AMERICAN FARMERS and not only those who are in Indiana but he believes that this is by the discretion of their respective senators.

His decision may attracted votes from 2004 but this is no way for his state to be the only one being benefited.

He believe his job is to help the state of Indiana. According to http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/06/opinion/06LINA.html, Senator Conrad is not the only American politician to have shown an interest in Cuba. In April, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa came to promote agricultural products from his state. Senator Max Baucus came in September with farm leaders from Montana; Senator Evan Bayh came last month to sign food accords advancing the agricultural interests of Indiana.

This statement will be released also in all Spanish-language newspaper interviews as an counter attack.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Statement: Evan Bayh's Campaign

Jan. 27, 2008

The new ad of Hillary Clinton doesn't encourage voters to vote for her but also for Sen. Lincoln. Of course, Mr. Bayh is still endorsing himself and pointing out the statement that Mr. Muir about that ad, is the same of his opinion.

[NHI]

January 30-Feburay 5, 2008

The race for the Democratic Nomination is heating up, as the candidates venture into the Sunshine State for the all-important Florida primary. At this point all three remaining candidates have won a primary, and Florida is seen as the make or break for the candidates, in terms of determining credibility into Super Tuesday. Evan Bayh held a narrow lead over Lincoln and Clinton, but both have been pouring all their resources and efforts into the state.

Ahead of the primary there was some controversy over a Clinton Campaign ad that highlighted both Clinton and Lincoln and the historic nature of their candidacies. White House Press Secretary David Muir commented on the ad, saying 'it made no sense' and that it was likely to help Bayh. The Clinton campaign rebutted Muir's comment.

Florida Primary: 1% Reported (185 Primary Delegates)

Evan Bayh: 44.9%

Hillary Clinton: 28.0%
Blanche Lincoln: 26.1%

Florida Primary: 15% Reported

Evan Bayh: 41.1%
Hillary Clinton: 29.5%
Blanche Lincoln: 28.4%

Florida Primary: 29% Reported

Evan Bayh: 40.0%

Blanche Lincoln: 30.0%
Hillary Clinton: 29.1%

Florida Primary: 44% Reported

Evan Bayh: 38.8%
Blanche Lincoln: 31.5%
Hillary Clinton: 28.9%

PROJECTION: √ Hillary Clinton Projected to Finish 3rd in FL Primary

Florida Primary: 56% Reported

Evan Bayh: 38.6%

Blanche Lincoln: 32.0%

Hillary Clinton: 28.6%

Florida Primary: 66% Reported

Evan Bayh: 38.2%

Blanche Lincoln: 32.4%
Hillary Clinton: 28.0%

Florida Primary: 73% Reported

Evan Bayh: 37.7%

Blanche Lincoln: 32.9%

Hillary Clinton: 27.7%

PROJECTION: √ Evan Bayh Wins FL Primary

Florida Primary: 100% Reported

√ Evan Bayh: 37.5% (81)

Blanche Lincoln: 33.5% (70)
Hillary Clinton: 27.9% (34)

Delegate Count: Democrats

Evan Bayh: 145

Blanche Lincoln: 132 (*152 w/ Dean's Delegates)

Hillary Clinton: 90

Howard Dean: 20

Super Tuesday Polls:

Alabama: Lincoln +13
Lincoln: 41%
Evan Bayh: 28%
Bayh: 26%

Alaska: Tied
Clinton: 33%
Bayh: 33%
Lincoln: 30%

American Samoa: Clinton+5
Clinton: 36%
Bayh: 31%
Lincoln: 30%

Arizona: Bayh +2
Bayh: 35%
Lincoln: 33%
Clinton: 30%

Arkansas: Lincoln+18
Lincoln: 49%
Clinton: 31%
Bayh:    16%

California: Tied
Clinton: 34%
Bayh: 34%
Lincoln: 29%

Colorado: Bayh+5
Bayh: 37%
Clinton: 32%
Lincoln: 31%

Connecticut: Clinton+4
Clinton: 38%
Bayh: 34%
Lincoln: 25%

Delaware: Bayh+7
Bayh: 37%
Lincoln: 30%
Clinton:: 29%

Georgia: Lincoln+8
Lincoln: 38%
Clinton: 30%
Bayh: 28%

Idaho: Clinton+2
Clinton: 40%
Bayh:   38%
Lincoln: 19%

Illinois: Bayh+1
Bayh 33%
Clinton:   32%
Lincoln: 31%

Indiana: Bayh+37
Bayh: 68%
Clinton: 16%
Lincoln: 13%

Massachusetts: Clinton+2
Clinton: 35%
Bayh:   33%
Lincoln: 29%

Minnesota: Bayh +3
Bayh: 37%
Lincoln: 34%
Clinton: 25%

Missouri: Lincoln+6
Lincoln: 37%
Bayh: 31%
Clinton: 27%

New Jersey: Clinton+20
Clinton: 49%
Bayh:   29%
Lincoln: 19%

New Mexico: Bayh+4
Bayh: 33%
Lincoln: 29%
Clinton: 28%

New York: Clinton+44
Clinton: 64%
Bayh:   20%
Lincoln: 13%

North Dakota: Lincoln+6
Lincoln: 38%
Bayh: 32%
Clinton: 22%

Oklahoma: Lincoln+12
Lincoln: 40%
Clinton: 28%
Bayh: 26%

Tennessee: Lincon+7
Lincoln: 37%
Clinton: 30%
Bayh: 26%

Utah: Bayh+5
Bayh: 37%
Clinton: 32%
Lincoln: 26%

This Next Round will Last Until Monday at 11:59pm EST
Also for Super Tuesday it will be Winner Takes All for Delegate Allocation.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Super Tuesday Polls:

Alabama: Lincoln +13
Lincoln: 41%
Evan Bayh: 28%
Bayh: 26%

Alaska: Tied
Clinton: 33%
Bayh: 33%
Lincoln: 30%

American Samoa: Clinton+5
Clinton: 36%
Bayh: 31%
Lincoln: 30%

Arizona: Bayh +2
Bayh: 35%
Lincoln: 33%
Clinton: 30%

Arkansas: Lincoln+18
Lincoln: 49%
Clinton: 31%
Bayh:    16%

California: Tied
Clinton: 34%
Bayh: 34%
Lincoln: 29%

Colorado: Bayh+5
Bayh: 37%
Clinton: 32%
Lincoln: 31%

Connecticut: Clinton+4
Clinton: 38%
Bayh: 34%
Lincoln: 25%

Delaware: Bayh+7
Bayh: 37%
Lincoln: 30%
Clinton:: 29%

Georgia: Lincoln+8
Lincoln: 38%
Clinton: 30%
Bayh: 28%

Idaho: Clinton+2
Clinton: 40%
Bayh:   38%
Lincoln: 19%

Illinois: Bayh+1
Bayh 33%
Clinton:   32%
Lincoln: 31%

Indiana: Bayh+37
Bayh: 68%
Clinton: 16%
Lincoln: 13%

Massachusetts: Clinton+2
Clinton: 35%
Bayh:   33%
Lincoln: 29%

Minnesota: Bayh +3
Bayh: 37%
Lincoln: 34%
Clinton: 25%

Missouri: Lincoln+6
Lincoln: 37%
Bayh: 31%
Clinton: 27%

New Jersey: Clinton+20
Clinton: 49%
Bayh:   29%
Lincoln: 19%

New Mexico: Bayh+4
Bayh: 33%
Lincoln: 29%
Clinton: 28%

New York: Clinton+44
Clinton: 64%
Bayh:   20%
Lincoln: 13%

North Dakota: Lincoln+6
Lincoln: 38%
Bayh: 32%
Clinton: 22%

Oklahoma: Lincoln+12
Lincoln: 40%
Clinton: 28%
Bayh: 26%

Tennessee: Lincon+7
Lincoln: 37%
Clinton: 30%
Bayh: 26%

Utah: Bayh+5
Bayh: 37%
Clinton: 32%
Lincoln: 26%

This Next Round will Last Until Monday at 11:59pm EST
Also for Super Tuesday it will be Winner Takes All for Delegate Allocation.

What are the states on the 1st Super Tuesday?