2008 Presidential Election: Game Thread

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary Clinton Endorsements

The following list of endorsements were all given between the beginning of this turn and November 25, 2007

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson


Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge


Dubuque, Iowa Mayor Roy Buol


Congressman (House Budget Committee Chairman) John Spratt (South Carolina CD-5)


Charleston South Carolina, Mayor Joseph Riley Jr.


Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Bob Coble


Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman


California First Lady Maria Shriver


Former Ohio Governor Dick Celeste

[Senator Cris]

Charlie Crist

On the Campaign Trail for Rudy Giuliani!

September 22, 2007 - Florida

- Gubernatorial duties
- Fundraiser in Tampa, FL.
- Rally in Orlando, FL.
- GOTV Rally in Miami, FL.

September 23, 2007 - Iowa

- GOTV Rally in Burlington, IA.
- GOTV Rally in Des Moines, IA.
- Rally in Des Moines, IA.
- Meet and Greet in West Des Moines, IA.

September 24, 2007 - Iowa

- Town Hall in West Des Moines, IA.
- GOTV Rally in Independence, IA.
- GOTV Rally in Jesup, IA.
- Meet and Greet in Fairbank, IA.

September 25, 2007 - Iowa

- GOTV Rally in Mason City, IA.
- Town Hall in Osceola, IA.
- Rally in Adel, IA.
- Rally in Spirit Lake, IA.

September 26, 2007 - South Carolina

- GOTV Rally in Charleston, SC.
- Town Hall in Charleston, SC.
- Meet and Greet in North Charleston, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Mount Pleasant, SC.

September 27, 2007 - South Carolina

- Rally in Greer, SC.
- Town Hall in Mauldin, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Easley, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Clemson, SC.

September 28, 2007 - South Carolina

- GOTV Rally in Hollywood, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Isle of Palms, SC.
- Meet and Greet in Columbia, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Columbia, SC.

September 29, 2007 - South Carolina

- Meeting with Campaign volunteers in Columbia, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Goose Creek, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Mount Pleasant, SC.
- Meet and Greet in West Columbia, SC.

September 30, 2007 - South Carolina/Florida

- GOTV Rally in Laurens, SC.
- GOTV Rally in Duncan, SC.
- Gubernatorial duties

[NewYorkExpress]

Schedule for Hillary Clinton

September 25, 2007

Meet Voters in Mexico Beach, Florida

Visit Airmen at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

I can assure you that as President, our military might will not be wasted on people the world does not care about, it will be judiciously positioned to thwart threats like Osama Bin Laden, and Vladimir Putin, people who seek to impose their ideals onto the rest of humanity.

Meet Voters in Mediaoplis, Iowa (With Jack Hatch, Sally Pederson)

September 26, 2007

Meet Voters in Danville, Iowa

Meet Voters in Grandview, Iowa

Meet Voters in Wapello, Iowa

Speech in North Liberty, Iowa

President Giuliani's discussion of reviving our Space Program, which has been moribund for years is a great start, and we need to have the discussion he's proposing. The problem is, having not left Earth's orbit since 1972, we are going way too quickly to want to even have a report about being on the moon by next July Fourth. My plan would include increased funding for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, to explore what lies beyond in the stars, for SETI, so we can prove once and for all whether there is or isn't life on other planets and for NASA, so that we have the funding to actually carry out the ambitious program President Giuliani is advocating. It'll be a long road, but we've done it before, and we can do it again. 

September 27, 2007

Attend First Day of Sukkot Services/Speech at Temple Emanuel, Davenport, Iowa

While Israel has the right to live, and the right to defend itself, no one, be it Hamas, or the IDF normally has the right to hit innocent civillians in combat. Now, I certainly don't believe Israel aims for civilians or civilian targets, and the reality is that Hamas's track record being what it is, they have every right to massacre the civilians in Gaza, should they feel it appropriate. If anything the fact the IDF doesn't says a great deal about their higher moral standards, and their lack of desire to lower themselves to their enemies standards, even when the best thing for country is to do so.

September 28, 2007

Play 18 with Hillary Fundraiser at Bethpage Black Course ($3 Million to play 18 holes of golf with Hillary Clinton and Maria Shriver)


September 29, 2007

Phone Bank at the Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

September 30, 2007

Perform Ceremonial Coin Toss for Miami Dolphins/Oakland Raiders, Dolphin Stadium (With Gloria Estefan)

[rpryor03]

September 22-30: South and Great Plains

September 22
Barnstorm in Florida with Sen. Max Cleland

September 23
Barnstorm in Georgia with Sen. Max Cleland

September 24
Barnstorm in South Carolina with Sen. Max Cleland

September 25
Barnstorm in Virginia with Sen. Max Cleland

September 26
Barnstorm in Tennessee with Sen. Max Cleland

September 27
Barnstorm in Arkansas with Sec. Henry Cisernos

September 28
Barnstorm in Texas with Sec. Henry Cisernos

September 29
Barnstorm in New Mexico with Sec. Henry Cisernos

September 30
Barnstorm in Colorado with Sec. Henry Cisernos

"The borders are more leaking today than they were before 9/11. We haven't done what we need to do to toughen up our borders, and I will. We need a guest-worker program, but if it's all we have, it's not going to solve the problem. We need to crack down on illegal hiring. It's against the law in the US to hire people illegally, and we ought to be enforcing that law properly. We need an earned-legalization program for people who have been here for a long time, stayed out of trouble, got a job, paid their taxes, and their kids are American. We got to start moving them toward full citizenship, out of the shadows."

[Maxwell]

Howard Dean Schedule - September 22nd-30th, 2007



"Today is a new day. The latest polling shows us gaining momentum and gaining fast. By election day, I think we'll win the Democratic Primaries and then on the road to win the White House. It goes to show: if you run on something you believe in, people will follow. The Washington establishment will tell you that grassroots campaigners and liberals will never prevail, I'm here to prove otherwise. It's time for new leadership, and I believe the American people should decide that leader, not the special interests. Today, we stand for real change, and I will fight on behalf of everyone here and everyone in America for freedom, justice, and equality!"

September 22nd, 2007
Announcement of Iowa Endorsements
Meet and Greet in Clinton, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Anamosa, Iowa
Town Hall in Manchester, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Dubuque, Iowa

September 23rd, 2007
Meet and Greet in Decorah, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Charles City, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Mason City, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Clear Lake, Iowa

September 24th, 2007
Town Hall in Iowa Falls, Iowa
Town Hall in Ames, Iowa
Barnstorming in Des Moines, Iowa
Town Hall in Knoxville, Iowa

September 25th, 2007
Meet and Greet in Wells, Nevada
Town Hall in Eureka, Nevada
Meet and Greet in Tonopah, Nevada
Meet and Greet in Goldfield, Nevada

"Some people say we need to tax corporations less, but we all know that's a bunch of malarkey. Corporations get off in loopholes and then ship jobs to China. We need a more stringent tax code that holds corporations accountable, by cutting loopholes and corporate deductions, and putting forward stricter trade barriers on companies that choose to outsource. I agree with conservatives that taxes are incentives, and I want to incentivize American jobs, by decentivizing outsourcing. It's really that simple."

September 26th, 2007
Barnstorming in Las Vegas, Nevada
Town Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada
Town Hall in Mesquite, Nevada
Meet and Greet in Panaca, Nevada

September 27th, 2007
Barnstorming in Phoenix, Arizona
Barnstorming in Mesa, Arizona
Town Hall in Globe, Arizona
Meet and Greet in Alpine, Arizona

September 28th, 2007
Rest

September 29th, 2007
Rest

September 30th, 2007
Meet and Greet in Grants, New Mexico
Barnstorming in Albequerqe, New Mexico
Meet and Greet in Las Vegas, New Mexico
Town Hall in Santa Rosa, New Mexico

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Guys, I can't do this round, time conflicts. Anyone who can take my place (for this round)? PM me.

[badgate]

OOC: I'm sorry, but why is NYE getting away with posting NINE endorsements?

[NHI]

OOC: I'm sorry, but why is NYE getting away with posting NINE endorsements?

After this round the game jumps ahead to November, so I will amend the endorsement requests.

Typically 5 total (e.g. 3 people, two orgs or 5 people..., etc)

I will allow everyone the opportunity to have nine total endorsements heading into this round.
It can be nine people, or six people and three orgs. You choose, but everyone gets nine.

After we move to November it will go back to the regular five endorsements

[NHI]

Florida: Democrats

Blanche Lincoln: 19%
Mary Landrieu: 16%
Howard Dean: 14%
Hillary Clinton: 13%
Evan Bayh: 13%
John Kerry: 11%
Undecided: 14%

Florida: Republicans

Rudy Giuliani: 55%
Mark Sanford: 21%
Newt Gingrich: 10%
Undecided: 14%

General Election: Two-man race Giuliani v Bayh

Rudy Giuliani: 50%

Evan Bayh: 44%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

I will just do it, anyway, can we extend this for one day?

[NHI]

I will just do it, anyway, can we extend this for one day?

Yes, no problem.

Game close moved to Sunday: 6:00 pm EST

[badgate]

OOC: OK, thanks NHI. I was under the impression it was set in stone at 5 per turn at the beginning of the game.

[NHI]

√ Direct Election Gaining Ground

The way Americans elect their Presidents may be changed, and perhaps sooner rather than later. A measure gaining ground in the House of Representatives, that would abolish the Electoral College System, replacing it with a direct election by popular vote. Simply put, the ticket which received the most votes would become President and Vice President of the United States. The measure has a long way to go, first leaving committee, and making it to the floor for a vote.

The force driving effort is the increased narrowness of US election. The past two have been narrowly decided both in electoral and popular vote, the proponents of the bill say, plus with the increased presence of third party candidates this new system would make sense, instead of a deadlocked election being decided in the House. If the measure were to ultimately be successful, analyst expect it would take effect at the very earliest in 2012.

Gallup Polling: Party ID Only

Republican: 33%
Democrat: 29%
Independent: 15%
Libertarian: 11%
Green Party: 4%
Undecided: 8%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Best America: Evan Bayh

September 22-30, 2007

September 22,2007
Morning: Arrived in South Carolina
Morning: Meeting with the campaign staff
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Charleston, South Carolina
Afternoon: Town Hall in Charleston, S.C
Evening: Barnstorming in Columbia, South Carolina
Evening: Town Hall in Columbia, S.C

September 23, 2007
Morning: Barnstorming in North Charleston, South Carolina
Morning: Bus tour and Meet and Greet in North Charleston, South Carolina
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Afternoon: Bus tour and Meet and Greet in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Evening: Bayh’s South Carolina’s fundraising dinner and 1 candidate endorsement in Beaufort, South Carolina
Evening: Left South Carolina for Florida

September 24, 2007
Morning: Arrived in Florida
Morning: Bus tour + meeting with the campaign staff
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Tallahassee, Florida
Afternoon: Town hall in Tallahassee, Florida
Evening: Barnstorming in St. Petersburg, Florida
Evening: Barnstorming in Orlando, Florida

During 2000, this state is the most-focused state, Florida. George Bush won it, but by only 537 votes. Al Gore wants to make your voices heard, so he demanded countywide recounts. As President, I will make sure that we abandon the punch-card voting and just only use one system of voting. This makes our elections nationwide ‘’fair and square’’. Let’s be sure if our votes are really counted. Vote for transparency and vote for the best.

 September 25, 2007
Morning: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Morning: Barnstorming in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Afternoon: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Hialeah, Florida   
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Hialeah, Florida
Evening: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Tampa, Florida
Evening: Barnstorming in Tampa, Florida

September 26, 2007
Morning: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Miami, Florida
Morning: Barnstorming in Miami, Florida
Afternoon: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Jacksonville, Florida   
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Jacksonville, Florida
Evening: Bayh’s Florida’s fundraising dinner and 2 candidate endorsements in Jacksonville,Florida
Evening: Left Florida for Iowa

September 27, 2007
Morning: Arrived in Iowa
Morning: Bus tour + meeting with the campaign staff
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Des Moines, Iowa
Afternoon: Town hall in Des Moines, Iowa
Evening: Barnstorming in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Evening: Barnstorming in Davenport, Iowa

Going back here in Iowa reminds me of the journalists’ conference we held this month. Now, even though the situation in Iraq is going stable, we cannot ensure the safety of our journalists. One example is ABC’s Bob Woodruff, severely injured from an improvised explosive device in Iraq. Some were also kidnapped and tortured. The war is the reason for this events. No war, we have peace. Vote for the candidate who will promote peace and that is…………….(asks the audience)

Evan Bayh!Evan Bayh!Evan Bayh!

September 28,2007
Morning: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Sioux City, Iowa
Morning: Barnstorming in Sioux City, Iowa
Afternoon: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Iowa City, Iowa
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Iowa City, Iowa
Evening: Bayh’s Iowa’s fundraising dinner and 2 candidate endorsements in West des Moines, Iowa
Evening: Left Iowa for Nevada

September 29,2007
Morning: Arrived in Nevada
Morning: Bus tour in Sparks, Nevada + meeting with the campaign staff
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Carson City, Nevada
Afternoon: Town hall in Carson City, Nevada
Evening: Barnstorming in North Las Vegas, Nevada
Evening: Barnstorming in Reno, Nevada

September 30,2007
Morning: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Henderson, Nevada
Morning: Barnstorming in Henderson, Nevada
Afternoon: Bus tour & Meet and Greet in Las Vegas, Nevada
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Las Vegas, Nevada
Evening: Bayh’s Nevada’s fundraising dinner and 1 candidate endorsement in Las Vegas, Nevada
Evening: Left Nevada for Michigan

[badgate]

Lincoln Campaign Schedule

September 22, 2007 Arkansas
-Rest

September 23, 2007 Connecticut & Maine
-10:00am - Speech on higher ed at Yale University CT
-1:00pm - Press Conference with Gov. Jodi Rell outside Connecticut state house Gov. Jodi Rell endorses Blanche Lincoln for President CT
-2:45-3:30pm - Fly to Portland, ME
-4:00pm - Town Hall in Portland ME
-5:45pm - Rally after town hall in Portland, w/ Gov. Baldacci Gov. John Baldacci endorses Blanche Lincoln for President

September 24, 2007 Illinois & Minnesota
-9:00am - Live interview on Good Morning Chicago IL
-11:00pm - Press Conference in IL-2, w/ Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. endorses Blanche Lincoln for President IL
-1:30pm - Rally on campus at University of Chicago, w/ Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. IL
-4:00-5:05pm - Fly to St. Paul, MN
-5:30pm - Rally in downtown St. Paul, w/ Sen. Amy Klobuchar Sen. Amy Klobuchar endorses Blanche Lincoln for President MN
-8:00pm - Live joint-interview on 8pm News, w/ Sen. Amy Klobuchar MN

September 25, 2007 Utah & Montana
-11:00am - Meet & Greet in Provo UT
-1:30pm - Rally in West Valley City, w/ Rep. James Matheson Rep. James Matheson endorses Blanche Lincoln for President UT
-4:00pm - Press Conference in Billings, w/ Gov. Brian Schweitzer Gov. Brian Schweitzer endorses Blanche Lincoln for President MT
-7:00pm - Student Forum at University of Montana Billings MT

FOR MEDIA: Photo of Blanche Lincoln at Provo meet & greet on Sept. 25

September 26, 2007 Oklahoma
-9:00am - Live interview on Tulsa morning news
-10:15am - Press Conference in Tulsa, for statewide media, w/ Gov. Brad Henry Gov. Brad Henry endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:00pm - Town Hall in Broken Arrow, w/ Gov. Brad Henry
-6:00pm - Rally in Oklahoma City, w/ Gov. Brad Henry
-7:30pm - Student Q & A at Oklahoma City University, w/ university president Tim McDaniel

September 27, 2007 Washington
-11:00am - Rally in Seattle, w/ Sen. Maria Cantwell Sen. Maria Cantwell endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:10pm - Town Hall in Tacoma, w/ Sen. Maria Cantwell
-5:00pm - Live Press Conference in Olympia, announcing support for equal marriage, w/ Sen. Maria Cantwell

"Four years ago, I was asked to advocate the ticket's position on this issue. I did my duty, but I personally do not see in two committed loving adults a threat to my faith in God. No matter the gender of those two individuals. Today I am proud to announce here that as your President I will advocate for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and appoint judges who will not set law by the Holy Book."

September 28, 2007 California
-11:00am - Press Conference in San Francisco, w/ Sen. Barbara Boxer Sen. Barbara Boxer endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:00pm - Greeting voters at San Francisco Pride, w/ Sen. Barbara Boxer
-5:45pm - Rally in South Los Angeles, highlighting anti-poverty agenda
-8:00pm - Attending reception fundraiser hosted by Sen. Barbara Boxer

September 29, 2007 Kentucky
-11:00am - Rally in Lexington, w/ Sen. Dan Mongiordo Sen. Dan Mongiordo endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-1:30-3:30pm - Barnstorming in Frankfurt, w/ Sen. Mongiordo
-5:00pm - Town Hall in Louisville
-7:45pm - Live interview on Kentucky evening news

September 30, 2007 West Virginia
-10:00am - Meet & Greet in Morgantown, w/ Gov. Joe Manchin Gov. Manchin gives brief remarks endorsing Blanche Lincoln for President
-1:15pm - Rally in Charleston, w/ Gov. Joe Manchin Gov. Joe Manchin endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-4:00pm - Barnstorming in Huntington, w/ Gov. Joe Manchin
-8:00pm - Attending reception fundraiser hosted by Gov. Joe Manchin in Charleston

[badgate]

TV Ad: 2008



LINCOLN: This is a year for change. I'm Blanche Lincoln, former CEO of the Gates Foundation, and candidate for President. At the Gates Foundation I worked to put thousands of new computers and information technology in the hands of underprivileged students.



LINCOLN: When I served Arkansas in the United States Senate, I was a tireless fighter for my neighbors of all political stripes, and fiercely defended the rights of workers while fighting to raise the minimum wage. When you go to caucus [or: Vote in the primary] this January, remember this: I'm Blanche Lincoln, and I'll never sell you out or for a donation. I'll never betray my values for a vote. And you'd better believe I approved this message.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

New Surrogates

Sen. Bill Nelson- Campaigned with Sen. Bayh in Florida


Sen. Richard Blumenthal- Barnstorming in New England


Fmr. Senator Tom Daschle- Campaigned with Sen. Bayh in Iowa


Rep. Steny Hoyer- Barnstorming in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio


Former CA Gov. Jerry Brown- Campaigned with Sen. Bayh in Nevada


N.Y Atty Gen. Andrew Cuomo- Campaigned with Sen. Bayh in Iowa


Sen. Jay Rockefeller- Barnstorming in the Rust Belt


Fmr. Sen. Chuck Robb- Campaigned with Sen. Bayh in Florida

[Cranberry]

Ralph Nader Schedule Part 2 - Californication

September 26th, 2007 California
Town Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Rally in Pasadena, CA
Meet & Greet in Glendale, CA
Q&A before students of the UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

September 27th, 2007 California
Barnstorming in Ventura, CA
Rally in Santa Barbara, CA
Town Hall in Monterey, CA

September 28th, 2007 California
Meet & Greet in Santa Cruz, CA
Barnstorming in San Jose, CA
Rally in Fremont, CA

September 29th, 2007 California
- Rest

September 30th, 2007 California
Barnstorming in Oakland, CA
Rally in Vallejo, CA
Town Hall in Downtown San Francisco, CA
Q & A before students of UC Berkeley, CA

[Cranberry]

Ralph Nader - New Surrogates

Howie Hawkins - Campaigning in New York

Bill Thompson - Campaigning in New York City

Rev Al Sharpton - Campaigning in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida

Rachel Maddow - Campaigning in Massachusetts

Bill Moyers - Campaigning in New York City

David Saperstein - Campaigning in Washington DC and Maryland

Rep Barbara Lee - Campaigning in the Bay Area


ThinkProgress
Greenpeace USA

(Sorry for being so short and effortless to say so, maybe I find time later this evening to polish it up a bit...)

[Cranberry]

Ralph '08: Building for the Future (TV SPOT)

Hi. I'm Ralph Nader. You probably know me, I was that spoiler candidate in Florida seven years ago. Next year, I want to run for President again. I believe America needs a change, a turn for the future. I would like to see an America not dependant of Middle East Oil Barons, but using its own renewable energy sources. I would like to see an America where everyone can get a job, and the ones who have on do not have to fear that his employer goes off to Mexico. I would like to see an America where everyone has the same chances, and can become whatever he wants, yes even you little Jimmy! I would like to see this America in the future, and we need to build this America, build for the future.

I am Ralph Nader, and I approve this message.
Paid for by the Nader for President Committee


To be aired in the following states:
(Top targets in dark green)

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Ads

I'm Evan Bayh and I approve this message/s

Record 1 (In Iowa and Michigan)

NARRATOR: Evan Bayh, look at his voting record.

On BUDGET and ECONOMY, Sen. Bayh wants: to balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment
On JOBS, Sen. Bayh voted: YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25 and he wants to protect overtime pay protections
On EDUCATION, Sen. Bayh opposes school vouchers and voted YES on declaring memorial prayers and religious symbols OK at schools.

TOM DASCHLE: That's why Sen. Bayh wants to serve you Americans. Evan Bayh for President, change for the better.

Record 2 (In New Hampshire)

NARRATOR: Evan Bayh, look at his voting record.

On JOBS, Sen. Bayh voted: YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25 and he wants to protect overtime pay protections
On BUDGET and ECONOMY, Sen. Bayh wants: to balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment
On EDUCATION, Sen. Bayh opposes school vouchers and voted YES on declaring memorial prayers and religious symbols OK at schools.

MICHAEL DUKAKIS: Looking at his record, that's leadership! Evan Bayh for President, leader for the future.

Record 3 (In Florida)

NARRATOR: Evan Bayh, look at his voting record.

On JOBS, Sen. Bayh voted: YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25 and he wants to protect overtime pay protections
On BUDGET and ECONOMY, Sen. Bayh wants: to balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment
On CRIME, Sen. Bayh strongly supports broadening the use of death penalty and constructing more prisons to have more truth in sentencing. He also wants more funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes.

BILL NELSON: That's what you call LEADERSHIP. Changing our lives for the better, Evan Bayh for President

Record 4 (In South Carolina)

NARRATOR: Evan Bayh, look at his voting record.

On JOBS, Sen. Bayh voted: YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25 and he wants to protect overtime pay protections
On TAX REFORM, Sen. Bayh voted: NO on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax, NO on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years,NO on across-the-board spending cut
On ENERGY and OIL, Sen. Bayh voted: YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax,YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation and he also supports tradable emissions permits for greenhouse gases


JIMMY CARTER: Voting is a form of LEADERSHIP, help me to elect Evan Bayh for President, Changing America for the better

Record 5 (In Nevada)

NARRATOR: Evan Bayh, look at his voting record.

On EDUCATION, Sen. Bayh opposes school vouchers and voted YES on declaring memorial prayers and religious symbols OK at schools.
On JOBS, Sen. Bayh voted: YES on increasing minimum wage to $7.25 and he wants to protect overtime pay protections
On BUDGET and ECONOMY, Sen. Bayh wants: to balance debt reduction, tax relief, & policy investment


RICHARD BRYAN: I became a governor, like Sen. Bayh, I say that he is one of the most effective governors I've seen. Vote, Evan Bayh for President, an effective governor, an effective president.

[Maxwell]

Iowa Congressmen Braley and Loebsack Endorse Dean

At a press conference in Iowa, Congressmen Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack, both former endorsees of Governor Tom Vilsack, have backed the candidacy of Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. This adds to Deans strong advantage in Iowa, both in terms of infrastructure and poll numbers. Both congressmen, noted progressives, backed Dean on his progressive policies on education and campaign finance.

[Maxwell]

Eight Weeks Later for Dean for America - Part 1

Week One

Howard Dean barnstormed through New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine with Bill Bradley, Carol Shea-Porter, and Lowell Weicker, while other Dean surrogates barnstormed elsewhere and fundraiser with small donors. Dean appeared on Fox News, where he had a fiery exchange with Bill O'Reilly. His campaign also built offices in South Carolina and Nevada, delegate heavy smaller states, and built one new office in each of Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, and Georgia.

Week Two

Howard Dean barnstormed through Illinois and Michigan with Jesse Jackson, John Conyers, and two new endorsees Lt. Governor John Cherry and Governor Jennifer Granholm, whose endorsements were announced late in the week. Those endorsements give Dean a significant boost in the primary state. A news story came out in the New York times about the grassroots support for the Dean Campaign, giving him a minor boost nationwide. New offices built in Florida, Connecticut, and New Jersey. He revealed his plan for campaign finance reform and pushed an amendment to ban campaign contributions over a certain amount and for more public financing of elections.

Week Three

Howard Dean sweeps through the South, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama with Jesse Jackson, and new endorsees former Education Secretary Richard Riley and former Congressman Robert Wexler. Both endorsements were relaitvely minor, but Riley remains popular in South Carolina, gaining some elderly support, and his support went up in Wexler's congressional district, an already liberal district. This week, Howard Dean boosted his southern infrastructure, previously weak, with more campaign offices and posting more literature.

Week Four

Barnstorming through Arizona and New Mexico, Dean received endorsements Former Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt and Former Lieutenant Governor and Green candidate Roberto Mondragon. Dean does a series of town halls in the states, getting questions from citizens and practicing retail politics. Dean also announced his plan for tax reform, letting the Bush tax cuts expire, cutting out loopholes for corporations, and cutting taxes for the middle class. One major point he's been hammering up to this point has been fair trade, going after the blue collar vote, a voting block that has previously been alienated by Dean's environmental streak.

[NHI]

I'll hold off until 11:59 pm EST tonight, in case there are any last minute postings.

[rpryor03]

Kerry During The Break

Kerry makes good on his progress, and visits all 50 states spreading his message. Various surrogates join him throughout the campaign. He also works with grassroots volunteers as well.