2008 Presidential Election: Game Thread

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Holidays: Evan Bayh

December 16-December 26, 2007

December 16, 2007
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Dubuque, Iowa
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Waterloo, Iowa
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Ames, Iowa
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Evening: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in West des Moines, Iowa
Evening: Bayh’s fundraising dinner in West des Moines, Iowa

December 17, 2007
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Iowa City, Iowa
Morning: Town Hall in Iowa City, Iowa
Afternoon: Press Conference in Dubuque, Iowa
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Sioux City, Iowa
Evening: Town Hall in West des Moines, Iowa
Evening: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Davenport, Iowa

December 18, 2007
Morning: Town Hall in Davenport, Iowa
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Afternoon: Town Hall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Des Moines, Iowa
Evening: Town Hall in Des Moines, Iowa
Evening:Bayh’s fundraising dinner in Des Moines, Iowa
Left Iowa for New Hampshire

December 19, 2007
Arrived in New Hampshire
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Dover, New Hampshire
Morning: Town Hall in Dover, New Hampshire
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Derry, New Hampshire
Afternoon: Town Hall in Derry, New Hampshire
Evening: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Concord, New Hampshire
Evening:Town Hall in Concord, New Hampshire
Evening:Meeting with campaign staff for strategies

December 20, 2007
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Nashua, New Hampshire
Morning: Town Hall in Nashua, New Hampshire
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Manchester, New Hampshire
Afternoon: Town Hall in Manchester, New Hampshire
Evening: Press Conference in Manchester, New Hampshire
Evening:Bayh’s fundraising dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire
Left New Hampshire for Florida

December 21, 2007
Arrived in Florida
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Tallahassee, Florida
Morning: Town Hall in Tallahassee, Florida
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Hialeah, Florida
Afternoon: Town Hall in Hialeah, Florida
Evening: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Orlando, Florida
Evening:Bayh’s fundraising dinner in Orlando, Florida

December 22, 2007
Morning: Meeting with campaign staff for strategies
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in St. Petersburg, Florida
Afternoon:Town Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Tampa, Florida
Evening: Town Hall in Tampa, Florida
Evening:Bayh’s fundraising dinner in Tampa, Florida

December 23, 2007
Morning: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Miami, Florida
Morning: Town Hall in Miami, Florida
Afternoon:Press Conference in Miami, Florida
Afternoon: Meet and Greet & Bus Tour in Jacksonville, Florida
Evening: Town Hall in Jacksonville, Florida
Evening:Bayh’s fundraising dinner in Jacksonville, Florida
Left Florida for Indiana

December 24-26, 2007
Spent the days with his family, staff and with his state

[DKrol]

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for Dec. 16th-26th, 2007

President Giuliani's 2008 Campaign Staff
Honorary Co-Chairmen: Dick Cheney and Tim Pawlenty
Campaign Manager: Mary Matalin
Chief of Staff: Joe Allbaugh
Press Secretary: Dana Perino
Finance Director: Fred Malek
Chief Pollsters: Neil Newhouse and Bill McInturff
Co-Directors of the Vice Presidential Search Committee: Kay Hutchison, Beth Myers, and Matt Rhodes

December 16th, 2007; Washington
-- Meeting in the Situation Room
-- Press briefing at the White House
-- Light the White House Christmas Tree

December 17th, 2007; Washington
-- Cabinet Meeting
-- Meet with Martin Conatser of the American Legion
-- Visit troops at Walter Reed with Conatser

December 18th, 2007; Washington
-- One-on-One interview with Charlie Gibson
-- Buy Christmas gifts at Georgetown Park
-- Drive to Maryland

December 19th, 2007; Maryland
-- Hold interfaith meeting with Archbishop Donald Wuerl (Roman Catholic), Auxiliary Bishop Richard Higgins (Roman Catholic), Louis Farrakhan (Islam), Hassan Al-Qazwini (Islam), Rabbi Gunther Plaut (Reform Judaism), Rabbi Avi Weiss (Modern Orthodox Judaism), Thomas S. Monson (Mormon), Rev. Franklin Graham (Evangelical), Robert Thurman (Buddhist), and Sant Singh Chatwal (Sikh)
-- Meet with Gov. Ehrlich, Sen. Cardin, and Sen. Mikulski
-- Drive to Washington

December 20th, 2007; Washington
-- Meet with VP Hutchison and the VP Search Committee
-- Meet with Dr. Zbigniew Brezinski

December 21st, 2007; Washington
-- Deliver Christmas Address from Oval Office
-- Fly to New York

December 22nd, 2007; New York
-- Christmas vacation

December 23rd, 2007; New York
-- Christmas vacation
-- Appearance on Morning Joe

December 24th, 2007; New York
-- Christmas vacation

December 25th,  2007; New York
-- Christmas vacation

December 26th, 2007; New York
-- Christmas vacation

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Evan Bayh 2008: Press Release (12/16/07)

To be released in all news organizations, Sen. Bayh's campaign offices, websites ,schools and to the public

All Americans Unite in Christmas Fun Run

12/25/07

Greetings!

In order for Americans everywhere to spend some quality Christmas time with Sen. Evan Bayh and his family also with fellow Americans, we are inviting you to participate in the All Americans Unite in Christmas Fun Run this Christmas at Indianapolis, Indiana. The race will be divided into these following brackets

• 1.5K Student (Ages 6-above)

Registration fee: $7 (t-shirt, bib and souvenir)

• 3K Student (Ages 10-above)

Registration fee: $7 (t-shirt, bib and souvenir)

• 5K Student (Ages 12-above)

Registration fee: $7 (t-shirt, bib and souvenir)

• 3K Adult (Ages 18-above)

Registration fee: $10 (t-shirt, bib and souvenir)

• 5K Adult (Ages 18-above)

Registration fee: $12 (t-shirt, bib and souvenir)

• 10K Adult (Ages 18-above)

Registration fee: $14 (t-shirt, bib and souvenir)

ASSEMBLY TIME AND GUN START

• 1.5K Student (6:15 AM 6:30 AM)
• 3K Student (6 AM 6:15 AM)
• 5K Student (5:45 AM 6 AM)
• 3K Adult (5:30 AM 5:45 AM)
• 5K Adult (5:15 AM 5:30 AM)
• 10K Adult (5 AM 5:15 AM)

WINNING PRIZES (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

• 1.5K Student ($50, $40 $25 and medals)
• 3K Student ($75, $50 $40 and medals)
• 5K Student ($100, $75 $50 and medals)
• 3K Adult ($75, $50 $40 and medals)
• 5K Adult ($100, $75 $50 and medals)
• 10K Adult ($250, $150 $100 and medals)

We are inviting all of you to join. And a personal request to the school, companies, colleges, institutions, please don't limit the number of your participants to a specific number because we will recognize the school, state, college, companies who have the largest number of registered runners. Please give every American a chance to join this fun run. Registration forms will be distributed nationwide, and on Evan Bayh's campaign website and will end before the start of the first bracket. Have a wonderful day! Stay Strong! And a Merry Christmas to you all! See you there at Christmas.

Sen. Evan Bayh
U.S Senator from Indiana

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[rpryor03]

John Kerry Campaign Schedule Dec 16-26

December 16-22
Barnstorm in NH with Sen Ted Kennedy and Rep Niki Tsongas

December 23
Barnstorm in NH with Kennedy and Tsongas
Meet the Press Appearance

December 24
Vacation
Attend Mass at Cathedral of the Holy Cross

December 26
Vacation

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary Clinton-New Endorsements

Former Congressman/Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums


LBGTQ Activist Rea Carey


New York City Councilwoman Christine Quinn


Former Manchester Mayor Robert Baines (D-NH)


Former Senator John Durkin (D-NH)

[NewYorkExpress]

Schedule for Bill Clinton

December 16, 2007

Meet Voters in Holderness, New Hampshire (With Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan)

Meet Voters in Haverhill, New Hampshire.

Judge New Hampshire State Poetry Contest at the Sugar Hill Inn,Franconia, New Hampshire (Winner gets a 5 karat Gold Bust of Robert Frost and $30,000) (Also Judging are Sarah Kirsch, Josef Winkler, Paul Nizon, Joey Goebel, Andrei Codrescu and Susan Sontag)
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December 17, 2007

Ski Resort Fundraiser/Race with Bill and Bode at Bretton Woods Ski Resort, New Hampshire ($500,000 to race Bill Clinton and Olympic Medalist Bode Miller on Bretton Wood's West Mountain)


Meet Voters in Francestown, New Hampshire (With Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen)

Meet Voters in Antrim, New Hampshire (With Paul Hodes and Jeanne Shaheen)

December 18, 2007
Guest Appearance on Wait,Wait Don't Tell me at the TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts (With Mo Rocca and Alex Trebek) (Will be aired at later date)
 

December 19, 2007

GOTV in Granger, Iowa (With Jack Hatch and Sally Pederson)

GOTV in Ankeny, Iowa (With Sally Pederson)

GOTV in Madrid, Iowa (With Patty Judge)

December 20, 2007

Meet Voters in Incline Village, Nevada

Meet Voters in Wadsworth, Nevada

December 21,2007

Phone Bank across Nevada, from the Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada

December 22, 2007

Perform Ceremonial Coin Toss for the Las Vegas Bowl, Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, Nevada


December 23, 2007

Phone bank across Iowa from Joliet, Illinois

December 24, 2007

Guest Judge special taping of Iron Chef America (To Air 9:00 PM Christmas Day) (Fellow Judges are  Giada de Lauirentiis and Susan Spicer)


Christmas Dinner with Chelsea and staff, Manhattan, New York

December, 25/26

Rest and Relax

[PPT Spiral]

May we get an extension to midnight tonight, like when the rounds usually end?

[Senator Cris]

I haven't a lot of time today...

Charlie Crist - On the Campaign Trail for Rudy Giuliani!

December 16, 2007: Iowa
December 17, 2007: Iowa
December 18, 2007: Iowa
December 19, 2007: Florida
December 20, 2007: Florida
December 21, 2007: South Carolina
December 22, 2007: South Carolina
December 23, 2007: South Carolina
December 24, 2007: South Carolina
December 25, 2007: South Carolina
December 26, 2007: South Carolina

John McCain - On the Campaign Trail for Rudy Giuliani!

December 16, 2007: South Carolina
December 17, 2007: South Carolina
December 18, 2007: South Carolina
December 19, 2007: South Carolina
December 20, 2007: Washington, DC.
December 21, 2007: Iowa
December 22, 2007: Iowa
December 23, 2007: Iowa
December 24, 2007: Iowa
December 25, 2007: New Hampshire
December 26, 2007: New Hampshire/ Washington, DC.

[NHI]

May we get an extension to midnight tonight, like when the rounds usually end?

In light of the holiday I will push the closing one day.

This round will close on Tuesday at 11:59 pm EST

[Maxwell]

Howard Dean for America - December 16th - 26th, 2007

Schedule Part 1



"I'm one of few who opposes the Giuliani home deduction bill, and not just because of it's effects on revenues, which are already hitting record lows, but it also deals with a very tricky subject: our financial system. I'm not quite as confident as some of the prognosticators that things are going gangbusters. In fact, I think things are going down hill, and if we don't do something drastic, we could have major problems. My fear is an impending real estate bubble, and if we don't regulate our financial system, we could face a recession the likes of which we haven't seen in a long time. Some say I'm doom saying, but many economists, such as Paul Krugman, are predicting such a disaster as incoming. I say we need to face it head on before it bites us in the ass."

December 16th, 2007 (with Al Gore, Barack Obama, and Mike King)
Breakfast with supporters in Lancaster, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Woodsville, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet in Lincoln, New Hampshire
Barnstorming in Plymouth, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Hanover, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Lebanon, New Hampshire

December 17th, 2007 (With Al Gore, Sylvia Larsen, and Mike King)
Meet and Greet in Bristol, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Claremont, New Hampshire
Town Hall in New Port, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet in Hopkinton, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Hillsboro, New Hampshire

"My pledge to the American people is that I will not leave my budgets unbalanced. I will not allow this continuation of giving big tax cuts to wealthy donors in exchange for political favor. If my campaign is about anything, it's about the corrupting influence of money, and the fact is, members of both parties are beholden to it. My candidacy is based on the idea that the people deserve a real choice, between someone who will represent them, and someone who will represent big donors, and I think, with my growing poll numbers, that message is very clear. Americans want a change of the system, and I'm the only candidate who can credibly offer that."

December 18th, 2007 (with Carol Shea-Porter, Bill Bradley, and Barack Obama)
Town Hall in Keene, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Peterborough, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet in Jaffrey, New Hampshire
Barnstorming in Manchester, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Millford, New Hampshire

"We're not red states and we're not blue states; we're all Americans standing up for red, white, and blue. We stand for the principles that founded this country. The basic freedoms given to us from our bill of rights. That is the foundation of what we continue to pride as one of the greatest governments in the world. Howard Dean believes in protecting that freedom, and won't throw us into wars that cause us to lose the respect of the world. Howard Dean will fight for change, change we can believe in, and give the American people a real choice in November!"

December 19th, 2007 (With Bill Bradley, Al Gore, and Barack Obama)
Barnstorming in Nashua, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Derry, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet in Exeter, New Hampshire
Town Hall in Hampton, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Ads: Evan Bayh

December 16-December 26, 2007

Previous ads airing in all states

[NHI]

Round Closes at Midnight.

[PPT Spiral]

Mark Sanford Campaign Schedule: December 16-26

December 16
-Meet and Greet in Alstead, NH
-Meet and Greet in Webster, NH
-Meet and Greet in Cornish, NH
-Meet and Greet in Jefferson, NH
-Meet and Greet in Gilsum, NH

December 17
-Meet and Greet in Temple, NH
-Meet and Greet in Salisbury, NH
-Meet and Greet in Richmond, NH
-Meet and Greet in Marlow, NH
-Meet and Greet in Orange, NH

December 18
With Steve Merrill
-Meet and Greet in Chester, NH
-Meet and Greet in Hinsdale, NH
-Town Hall in Rindge, NH
-Town Hall in Epping, NH
-Town Hall in Belmont, NH

December 19
With Jim DeMint
-Meet and Greet in Surfside Beach, SC
-Meet and Greet in Dillon, SC
-Town Hall in Cayce, SC
-Rally and Fundraiser in Rock Hill, SC
-Rally and Fundraiser in Charleston, SC

December 20
-Meet and Greet in Duncan, SC
-Meet and Greet in Pendleton, SC
-Meet and Greet in Andrews, SC
-Meet and Greet in Walhalla, SC
-Meet and Greet in Walterboro, SC

December 21
With Bob Vander Plaats
-Meet and Greet in Manning, IA
-Meet and Greet in Belmond, IA
-Meet and Greet in Kalona, IS
-Meet and Greet in Humboldt, IA
-Interviews with local media

December 22
With Steve King and Bob Vander Plaats
-Town Hall in Red Oak, IA
-Town Hall in Oelwin, IA
-Town Hall in Clear Lake, IA
-Bus Tour in Cedar Falls, IA
-Bus Tour in Ames, IA

December 23
-Meet and Greet in West Burlington, IA
-Meet and Greet in Huxley, IA
-Meet and Greet in Camanche, IA
-Town Hall in Charles City, IA
-Rally in Urbandale, IA

December 24
With Steve King, Jack Kemp, and Newt Gingrich
-Town Hall in Storm Lake, IA
-Bus Tour in Ankeny, IA
-Bus Tour in Dubuque, IA
-Rally and Fundraiser in Davenport, IA
-Rally and Fundraiser in Des Moines, IA

December 25-26
-Rest with family

[Maxwell]

Howard Dean for America - December 16th - 26th, 2007

Schedule Part 2



"We need a foreign policy of diplomacy. For far too long, even going back to Democratic Presidents, we have used force far too easily. As the next President, I will consider force only when absolutely necessary, whether its huge threats to us as a nation or humanitarian issues. I consider the Taliban a threat to us, so we must hunt down terror were it exists, but we need to withdraw from Iraq as quickly as possible."

December 20th, 2007 (With Al Gore, Bruce Braley, Tom Harkin)
Barnstorming in Des Moines, Iowa
Town Hall in Ankeny, Iowa
Town Hall in Ames, Iowa
Meet and Greet in Perry, Iowa
Town Hall in Boone, Iowa

"We've got big problems, but as Al Gore told me on the bus over here, if any nation can solve the problems we face, it's America! But if we want to resolve these issues we need some bi changes, starting with who's in office. President Giuliani has been at the source of our stagnating economy, our lowered reputation around the world, and ballooning deficits, and that's simply unacceptable."

December 21st, 2007 (With Al Gore, Dave Loebsack, Tom Harkin)
Town Hall in Webster City, Iowa
Town Hall in Iowa Falls, Iowa
Barnstorming in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Barnstorming in Waterloo, Iowa
Barnstorming in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

December 22nd - 26th, 2007
Holiday Celebration, Surrogates on media

[PPT Spiral]

All surrogates are barnstorming the states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. All groups are airing pro-Sanford and anti-Giuliani ads in all the primary states in January.

[Maxwell]

Howard Dean for America - Talking Points and GOTV

Talking Points
- Tout Dean's Record as Vermont Governor, especially "universal healthcare"
- Promote Dean's "Balance the Budget" Plan
- Talk up support for unions and Education
- Contrast Primary opponent's fairly conservative records with Dean's
- Contrast Giuliani Economic policy with Dean's, "stagnant economy, failed policies, Bush-Giuliani"
- Promote Dean's No Corporate Donors policy, use the term "grassroots"
- Promote new endorsements from Former President Jimmy Carter and Former Ohio Senator Howard Metzembaum

GOTV
- Making bulk purchase in Iowa and New Hampshire, pushing Al Gore Ad and another new Ad
- Rallying grassroots sources to GOTV
- Pushing pamphlets and fliers
- Continual increase of pay for Iowa and New Hampshire Dean Campaign workers
- Opening last of the Campaign Offices in Iowa and New Hampshire
- Surrogates focused on Press Appearances and Iowa/New Hampshire rallies.

[Maxwell]

Howard Dean for America - Ads and New Endorsements

Howard Dean TV Ad: Al Gore
Airing in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina



"Hi, I'm Al Gore, and you've probably seen the ads, met the candidates, and are already sick of the empty promises. America doesn't need any more of that. What America needs more of is bold, compassionate leadership, that will help those struggling to make it and save the environment for generations to come. Only one candidate can do that honestly, and that's Howard Dean. He's not someone who hides from his record, he stands with it. He's not someone who votes against his constituents interests, he fights for them. And finally if its the right thing to do, he'll do it, no matter what the consequences are. I am honored to endorse Howard Dean for President, and I hope you see in him everything I do."

Dean - "I'm Howard Dean, and I approve this message."

Howard Dean Ad - A Final Message
This Ad will be aired in Iowa and New Hampshire



"America is facing big problems. Washington is broken, the debt is out of control, and our reputation around the world is an all time low. We can't solve these issues with the same old solutions. Hi, I'm Howard Dean, and it's time to kick things up a notch. I have a healthcare plan that will ensure every single man, woman, and child can get the healthcare they need. I will end the war in Iraq, and I will balance the budget, so that we don't pass our debt on to our children. I'm Howard Dean, I approve this message, because we need leadership, not more of the same."

Endorsements
- Former Ohio Senator Howard Metzembaum (Barnstorming in Iowa)
- Former Hawaii Governor Ben Cayetano (Barnstorming in Hawaii)
- Former Idaho Governor Andrus Cecil (Barnstorming in Iowa)

And...

- Former President Jimmy Carter (Barnstorming in South Carolina/Georgia)



"The shape we're in maybe even worse than when I was President. I talked to all of the Democrats, and I think it's imperative that any one of them wins the White House in November. But only one has the vision to truly change things in America, and that man is Howard Dean. Through the sheer impressiveness of his grassroots campaign, his ideas on healthcare policy and foreign policy, and his willingness to work across the aisle to get these accomplishments done, I have no other option other than to endorse Governor Dean for the Presidency, and I encourage each and every one of you to join me in electing this great man to office!"

[NewYorkExpress]

Schedule for Hillary Clinton

December 16, 2007

GOTV in Greenfield, Iowa

GOTV in Casey, Iowa

GOTV in Guthrie Center, Iowa

GOTV in Coon Rapids, Iowa

Interview With Kenny Mayne in Slater, Iowa (for the January 14 ESPN the Magazine issue)


You spent large amounts of time in your Presidential railing about the NCAA and its abuse of it's players. Does this mean that you are opposed to college athletics?

Kenny, you're missing a big word there. I'm not opposed to college athletics, I'm opposed to organized college athletics

What solution would you propose in regards to the epidemic of performance enhancing drugs sweeping America's sports?

I think we need to consider filing criminal charges against these individuals, as many of these PED's are controlled substances, and I'm surprised Attorney General Racicot hasn't gone there.

December 17, 2007

GOTV in Colo,, Iowa

GOTV in Tama, Iowa

GOTV in Gladbrook, Iowa

GOTV in Toledo, Iowa

December 18, 2007

GOTV in Davie, Florida

GOTV in Doral, Florida

December 19, 2007

18 With Hillary Fundraiser at Trump National Doral, Gold Course ($1,000,000 to play 18 holes of golf)


December 20/21/22

Phone Bank in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina in Des Moines, Iowa

December 23/24/25/26

Rest/Celebrate the season, Iowa

[badgate]

OOC: Posts are coming

[badgate]

Lincoln Campaign Schedule
Iowa Tour/Christmas

December 16 Iowa
-Northwestern Tour Leg Kickoff Event: Rally in Sioux City
-Meet & Greet in Dakota City
-Meet & Greet in Sergeant Bluff
-Meet & Greet in Hinton

December 17 Iowa
-Meet & Greet in Merrill
-Town Hall in Le Mars
-Meet & Greet in Remsen
-Meet & Greet in Marcus
-Meet & Greet in Granville

December 18 Iowa
-Town Hall in Alton
-Meet & Greet in Orange City
-Meet & Greet in Sioux Center
-Meet & Greet in Irelton

December 19 Iowa
-Meet & Greet in Sanborn
-Rally in Sheldon
-Meet & Greet in Hull
-Meet & Greet in Rock Rapids
-Meet & Greet in Lester

December 20 Alabama
-Holiday Time w/ Family in Birmingham

December 21 Alabama
-Holiday Time w/ Family in Birmingham

December 22 Alabama
-Holiday Time w/ Family in Birmingham

December 23 Alabama
-Holiday Time w/ Family in Birmingham

December 24 Alabama
-Holiday Time w/ Family in Birmingham
-Attending Christmas Eve services at Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham

December 25 Alabama
-Celebrating Christmas w/ Family in Birmingham

December 26 Alabama
-Celebrating Boxing Day w/ Family in Birmingham

[badgate]

Surrogates
(No Activity Dec. 20-26)


People:
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) - Barnstorming in SC-6
Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) - Barnstorming in SC
Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) - Barnstorming in Florida
Sen. Dan Mongiardo (D-KY) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Gov. Joe Manchin III (D-WV) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Bundling for Lincoln
Gov. Jodi Rell (R-CT) - Barnstorming in South Carolina
Gov. John Baldacci (D-ME) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Florida
Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Rep. James Matheson (D-UT) - Barnstorming in Utah
Gov. Brad Henry (D-OK) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Florida & South Carolina
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) - Barnstorming in Nevada
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D-TX) - Barnstorming in Nevada
State Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-SC) - Barnstorming in South Carolina
Frmr. Gov. Jim Hodges (D-SC) - Barnstorming in South Carolina
Gov. Chet Culver (D-IA) - Barnstorming in Iowa
Gov. Ken Salazar (D-CO) - Barnstorming in Iowa

Organizations:
NOW - Airing a Radio ad highlighting Lincoln's leadership, 5-point anti-poverty agenda in IA, SC, FL, NV, and MI
Planned Parenthood - Airing a TV ad focusing on Lincoln's support of women breaking glass ceilings in Iowa
NAACP - Fundraising for Lincoln & producing TV spots for Florida and South Carolina
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 IA, SC, FL, NV, MI
League of Women Voters - Organizing phone banks to female voters in the states of IA, SC, FL, NV, and MI
Southern Poverty Law Center - Sending mailers in FL, VA, SC, NC, WV, OH, and IA
AFLCIO - Organizing block walks in IA, SC, FL, NV, and MI

[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: Our Children

[Blanche Lincoln & Family sitting on couch]

BLANCHE: We don't always get along on this couch.

[Cut to family arguing about who gets to sit where]

BLANCHE: But we always look out for each other. That's what family does.

[Cut to Blanche & Daughter reading together at the table]

BLANCHE: Those are the values of family first, which I bring to my campaign for President. I will always be there for my family, and I'll always fight for what's right, for our children.

[Cut to family standing around Christmas Tree]

FAMILY: Happy Holidays, from the Lincolns!

Web Ad

To mark the holiday season in a fun way, the staff at Lincoln Iowa HQ filmed an entertaining lip sync video to the song "I Feel Like A Woman," wearing cowboy/western-themed christmas hats and shirts. The campaign has sought to make the video go viral.

[NHI]

Round 9: December 27, 2007 - January 1, 2008

The Countdown to...IOWA

It's, Iowa! Iowa! Iowa! The race to the caucuses is on and on the Democratic side the race is heating up. Howard Dean, the longtime frontrunner holds onto a narrow lead in the state, but it is now within the margin of error. Evan Bayh is polling second, with Hillary Clinton and Blanche Lincoln trading spots for third place. The Dean Campaign claims momentum going, but Bayh is looking for an upset and with an intense focus on the state the Indiana Senator maybe poised to shakeup the Democratic race.

In the final days the candidates will be crisscrossing the state, reaching out to last minute voters, hoping to bring out enough people for the caucuses. Four years ago, John Edwards was the favorite going into the caucuses and despite being sidelined in the hospital Edwards narrowly won the caucuses, but did not go onto win the nomination. Dean is looking to reverse that trend.

On the Republican side President Rudy Giuliani continues to hold onto a significant lead over Mark Sanford and by all account is poised for a win on January 3rd. However, the South Carolina Governor is focusing his efforts on what can only be described as a strong GOTV in both Iowa and South Carolina, where in the latter the polls have tightened.

In the final days all the candidates will be profiled in a 'Meet the Candidates Series' to give the caucuses giving voters a last minute chance to learn about the candidates.

Iowa Caucuses: Democratic Preference

Howard Dean: 25.0%
Evan Bayh: 23.7%
Hillary Clinton: 18.4%
Blanche Lincoln: 18.0%
John Kerry: 10.9%
Undecided: 4%

Iowa Caucuses: Republican Preference

Rudy Giuliani: 65%
Mark Sanford: 32%
Undecided: 3%

New Hampshire Primary: Democratic Preference

Evan Bayh: 20%
Howard Dean: 19%
Hillary Clinton: 19%
John Kerry: 18%
Blanche Lincoln: 17%
Undecided: 8%

New Hampshire Primary: Republican Preference

Rudy Giuliani: 68%
Mark Sanford: 27%
Undecided: 5%

South Carolina Primary: Democratic Preference

Blanche Lincoln: 26%
Hillary Clinton: 21%
Evan Bayh: 18%
Howard Dean: 18%
John Kerry: 9%
Undecided: 8%

South Carolina Primary: Republican Preference

Rudy Giuliani: 51%
Mark Sanford: 44%
Undecided: 5%

Nevada Caucuses: Democratic Preference

Howard Dean: 21%
Evan Bayh: 20%
Hillary Clinton: 17%
Blanche Lincoln: 17%
John Kerry: 11%
Undecided: 14%

Nevada Caucuses: Republican Preference

Rudy Giuliani: 63%
Mark Sanford: 30%
Undecided: 7%

Michigan Primary: Democratic Preference

Evan Bayh: 26%
Howard Dean: 23%
Hillary Clinton: 19%
Blanche Lincoln: 17%
John Kerry: 7%
Undecided: 8%

Michigan Primary: Republican Preference

Rudy Giuliani: 65%
Mark Sanford: 28%
Undecided: 7%

Florida Primary: Democratic Preference

Blanche Lincoln: 22%
Hillary Clinton: 20%
Evan Bayh: 19%
Howard Dean: 17%
John Kerry: 10%
Undecided: 12%

Florida Primary: Republican Preference

Rudy Giuliani: 63%
Mark Sanford: 27%
Undecided: 10%

This round will close Sunday at 11:59 pm EST
Please PM any information you'd like in the candidate profiles.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Howard Dean for America - Ads and New Endorsements

Howard Dean TV Ad: Al Gore
Airing in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina



"Hi, I'm Al Gore, and you've probably seen the ads, met the candidates, and are already sick of the empty promises. America doesn't need any more of that. What America needs more of is bold, compassionate leadership, that will help those struggling to make it and save the environment for generations to come. Only one candidate can do that honestly, and that's Howard Dean. He's not someone who hides from his record, he stands with it. He's not someone who votes against his constituents interests, he fights for them. And finally if its the right thing to do, he'll do it, no matter what the consequences are. I am honored to endorse Howard Dean for President, and I hope you see in him everything I do."

Dean - "I'm Howard Dean, and I approve this message."

Howard Dean Ad - A Final Message
This Ad will be aired in Iowa and New Hampshire



"America is facing big problems. Washington is broken, the debt is out of control, and our reputation around the world is an all time low. We can't solve these issues with the same old solutions. Hi, I'm Howard Dean, and it's time to kick things up a notch. I have a healthcare plan that will ensure every single man, woman, and child can get the healthcare they need. I will end the war in Iraq, and I will balance the budget, so that we don't pass our debt on to our children. I'm Howard Dean, I approve this message, because we need leadership, not more of the same."

Endorsements
- Former Ohio Senator Howard Metzembaum (Barnstorming in Iowa)
- Former Hawaii Governor Ben Cayetano (Barnstorming in Hawaii)
- Former Idaho Governor Andrus Cecil (Barnstorming in Iowa)

And...

- Former President Jimmy Carter (Barnstorming in South Carolina/Georgia)



"The shape we're in maybe even worse than when I was President. I talked to all of the Democrats, and I think it's imperative that any one of them wins the White House in November. But only one has the vision to truly change things in America, and that man is Howard Dean. Through the sheer impressiveness of his grassroots campaign, his ideas on healthcare policy and foreign policy, and his willingness to work across the aisle to get these accomplishments done, I have no other option other than to endorse Governor Dean for the Presidency, and I encourage each and every one of you to join me in electing this great man to office!"

I've already got Carter.

[NHI]

Two-way General Election Polls:

Rudy Giuliani: 50% (+5)

Blanche Lincoln: 45%

Rudy Giuliani: 50% (+5)

Evan Bayh: 45%

Rudy Giuliani: 50% (+6)

Hillary Clinton: 44%

Rudy Giuliani: 51% (+6)

Howard Dean: 45%

Rudy Giuliani: 52% (+9)

John Kerry: 43%

Two-way Race Average: (R+6.2)

Rudy Giuliani: 50.6%

Democrat: 44.4%

Four-way: General Election Polls:

Rudy Giuliani: 34%

Blanche Lincoln: 30%

Michael Bloomberg: 18%
Jesse Ventura: 10%

Rudy Giuliani: 33%

Evan Bayh: 28%

Michael Bloomberg: 19%

Jesse Ventura: 10%

Rudy Giuliani: 33%

Hillary Clinton: 28%

Michael Bloomberg: 18%

Jesse Ventura: 9%

Rudy Giuliani: 35%

Howard Dean: 29%

Michael Bloomberg: 20%

Jesse Ventura: 11%

Rudy Giuliani: 38%

John Kerry: 27%

Michael Bloomberg: 18%
Jesse Ventura: 10%

Four-way Race: Average (R+6.2)

Rudy Giuliani: 34.6%

Democrat: 28.4%

Michael Bloomberg: 18.6%
Jesse Ventura: 12.5%