2008 Presidential Election: Game Thread

[badgate]

Statement from Blanche Lincoln Campaign

After seeing a remarkable surge from +5 to +10 in Georgia's upcoming primary, we are canceling our ad buys in Georgia and moving those resources to California and New Jersey instead.


Quotes from the campaign trail


"Are you kidding me? Have a single one of you asked Evan Bayh if he's worried about his chances? You do know he won Florida by the same margin Blanche won South Carolina? But only one of these candidates has been asked if their margin of victory makes them weak or worried about their chances. This kind of sexism is why so many women with so much to offer are deterred from running for public office." - Hillary Clinton in endorsement press conference, Jan. 30 (reporters have repeatedly dogged Lincoln and surrogates with questions about the margin of victory in South Carolina)

"I know this is a high concern to residents of California and Arizona, not to mention Nevada itself. The Yucca Mountain plan for nuclear waste storage has been in effect since 2002; but we need to make sure that dangerous chemicals are not appearing in people's backyards. I would halt spending on this project and order a full review from my EPA chief during my first year as President." - Blanche, in San Diego, on the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository

"Now you know me! You all gave me the biggest surprise of the night in 2004! We got your electoral votes and this November Blanche will win them too! But first we gotta nominate her! Let's get out the vote!" - Joe Biden barnstorming in Colorado

"The recent PPP poll shows clear momentum for our campaign. Last week we were at 38% to Evan Bayh's 45%. Heading into super Tuesday's election, we have our increased our democratic support by seven points, while he hasn't increased his at all. This is a testament to the fact that more and more Democrats are rising to support this historic campaign and are ready to support a true fighter for the American people come November." - Blanche, at Brooklyn rally on Feb. 2

Talking Points
Used by all surrogates in public and media appearances

• Senator Lincoln has experience as the executive of a high-profile charity foundation that put computers in classrooms and vaccines in poor neighborhoods, as well as a proven record of fighting for her principles and finding common ground to pass legislation to benefit the people she represented as a U.S. Senator.

• Senator Lincoln's 5-point plan to tackle the issues of poverty is the kind of forward-looking progressive ideas that she will bring to the table and fight for every day in the White House.

• Blanche has worked tirelessly to create safeguards and greater accountability when working mothers are discriminated against in the work place. Specifically she has addressed the issue of mothers losing advancement opportunities more often than fathers, as well as equal pay legislation and preserving the constitutional protections of women's reproductive rights.

• Last year, Blanche chose to make public her support for equal marriage, stating "it doesn't interfere with my relationship with The Lord one bit." Meanwhile, the other candidate in the field has been less kind to this community.

• While Blanche will always take up the fight for the hardworking people of America, Evan Bayh has passed on this fight. In the last four years he has been one of the greatest allies of Rudy Giuliani, a bridge to nowhere.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

The MO: Evan Bayh

Jan. 30-Feb 5, 2008

VOTER KNOWLEDGE Preparing for SUPER TUESDAY I

January 30, 2008
Morning: Arrived in Georgia
Morning: Barnstorming in Savannah w/ Sen. Bill Nelson of FL
Afternoon: GOTV in in Macon w/ Fmr. FL Rep. Peter Deutsch
Afternoon: Town Hall in Colombus w/ Fmr. Pres. Jimmy Carter
Afternoon: Barnstorming in Augusta w/ Fmr. Pres. Carter
Evening: GOTV in Atlanta w/ Fmr. Pres. Carter
Evening: Town Hall in Atlanta w/ Fmr. Pres. Carter

January 31, 2008
Morning: Arrived in Arizona
Morning: GOTV in Tucson w/ Fmr. AZ Sen. Dennis DeConcini (NEW ENDORSEMENT)
Afternoon: Meet and Greet in Phoenix w/ Fmr. Sen DeConcini
Afternoon: Town Hall in Phoenix w/ Fmr. Sen DeConcini
Afternoon: Arrived/ Meet and Greet in Sacramento, CA with Fmr. CA Sen Pete Wilson (NEW ENDORSEMENT)
Mid Afternoon-Evening: Tape w/ Jay Leno & Fmr CA Gov. Brown for Tonight Show Appearance (Los Angeles)
Evening: Rally in Fresno w/ Sen. Wilson and Gov. Brown
Evening: GOTV in San Francisco w/ Sen. Wilson and Gov. Brown

February 1, 2008
Morning: GOTV in San Jose, CA w/ Sen. Wilson and Gov. Brown
Morning: Town Hall in San Diego w/ Sen. Wilson and Gov. Brown
Afternoon: GOTV in Los Angeles w/ Sen. Wilson and Gov. Brown
Afternoon: Speech in Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena w/ Sen. Wilson and Gov. Brown
Afternoon: Arrived/ Rally in Denver, CO
Evening: Town Hall in Aurora
Evening: GOTV in Colorado Springs

February 2, 2008
Morning: Arrived/ Barnstorming in Santa Fe, New Mexico w/ Sen. Carolyn Maloney (new endorsement)
Morning: GOTV in Albuquerque w/ Sen. Carolyn Maloney
Afternoon: Arrived/ GOTV in Minneapolis, MN w/ Fmr. VP Walter Mondale
Afternoon: Arrived/GOTV in Chicago w/ Sen. Barack Obama and Rep. Rahm Emanuel
Afternoon: Arrived/GOTV in Springfield, Massachusetts w/ Sen. John Kerry (New Endorsement) and Fmr. Gov. Michael Dukakis
Evening: Town Hall in Worcester w/ Sen. Kerry and Fmr. Gov.Dukakis
Evening: Rally in Boston w/ Sen. Kerry and Fmr. Gov.Dukakis

February 3, 2008
Morning: Arrived/GOTV in Jersey City, NJ
Morning: GOTV in Newark, NJ
Afternoon: Arrived in New York
Afternoon: Town Hall at Rochester
Afternoon: Town Hall at Buffalo
Evening: Fundraising dinner at New York City
Evening:Received endorsement from the New York Times

February 4, 2008
Morning: Bus tour in Manhattan w/ the Cuomos
Morning: Town Hall in Manhattan w/ the Cuomos
Afternoon: Bus tour in Queens &Bronx w/ NY Rep Charles Rangel (NEW ENDORSEMENT)
Afternoon: Bus tour in Kings and Richmond w/ Al Sharpton (NEW ENDORSEMENT)
Afternoon: Speech at college students in New York
Evening: Fundraising dinner at Plaza Hotel
Evening: PRE-ST NIGHT in Times Square

February 5, 2008
MORNING: Spend time with family in Indiana
AFTERNOON: Interview with TV Networks
EVENING: BIG NIGHT at Indianapolis

[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 Georgia
Fmr. Sen. Richard Bryan (D-NV) - Barnstorming in Arizona
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Georgia
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 California
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 Arkansas
Gov. John Lynch (D-NH) - Barnstorming in Delaware
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Illinois
Tallahassee Mayor John Marks (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Alaska
Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Georgia
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Alaska
Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Georgia
Fmr. Rep. Peter Deutsch (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Arkansas
FL Sen. Nan Rich (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Arkansas
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) - Barnstorming in Missouri
Fmr. Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ)- Barnstorming in Arizona
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA)- Barnstorming in Massachusetts
Rep Charles Rangel (D-NY)- Barnstorming in New York
Sen. Carolyn Maloney (D-NM)- Barnstorming in New Mexico
Fmr. Sen. Pete Wilson (D-CA)- Barnstorming in California
Al Sharpton (D-NY)- Barnstorming in New York

ALL ORGANIZATIONS- AD BUYS in Super Tuesday states

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

ALL ADS RUNNING IN ALL STATES
SUPER TUESDAY
Bayh (voiceover): We've overcame our challenges, we worked together as a team, we will not fall. We have the momentum now. Let's keep it.
Narrator: Sen. Bayh has the most political experience in these candidates
(picture of Lincoln, Giuliani, Bloomberg and Ventura)
Narrator: Mentored by his father, Birch Bayh, former Senator from Indiana
Narrator: He knows how to deal with the different problems
Voters: Sen. Bayh is not simply the best, he's the BEST AMONG THE REST
Narrator: Make a good choice on Feb. 5

[New_Conservative]

When is the deadline to submit a schedule for this round?

It seems my teachers are trying to ram a lot of work in ahead of Thanksgiving break, so I am struggling to find time to work on my schedule.

[badgate]

When is the deadline to submit a schedule for this round?

It seems my teachers are trying to ram a lot of work in ahead of Thanksgiving break, so I am struggling to find time to work on my schedule.

Midnight eastern time

[New_Conservative]

Senator Allen campaign schedule

January 30th, 2008; Washington
-- Senatorial Duties

January 31st, 2008; Washington
-- Senatorial Duties
-- Fly to Des Moines, Iowa

February 1st, 2008; Iowa
-- Town Hall with voters at The Capital Room in Des Moines, Iowa
-- Meet voters and have dinner at Proof Restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa

February 2nd, 2008; Iowa
-- Visit Principal Financial Group's HQ in Des Moines and meet employees
-- Meet employees at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines
-- Meet College Republicans at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa
-- Interview with the Des Moines Register
-- Interview with KCCI Newschannel 8
-- Interview with Sioux City Journal
-- Rally with supporters in Newton, Iowa
-- Fly to Cincinnati

February 3rd, 2008; Ohio
-- Breakfast with Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory
-- Speech to students at Ohio University in Athens, OH
-- Meet and greet with students at Ohio University in Athens, OH
-- Meet members of the College Republicans chapter at Ohio University
-- Energy speech in Nelsonville, Ohio regarding the coal industry
-- Tour William McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in Canton, Ohio

February 4th, 2008; Ohio
-- Have breakfast with leader of the Akron, OH chapter of the NAACP
-- Speech on Immigration in Cleveland
-- Rally with voters in Chardon, OH

February 5th, 2008; Ohio
-- Interview with Fox & Friends via phone
-- Breakfast and meet with voters at Winans Fine Chocolates & Coffee in Dayton, OH
-- Meet campaign volunteers in Montgomery County, Ohio at a campaign field office
-- Call voters from call center in Dayton, Ohio.

[NHI]

Will have next round posted by 12pm at latest. Doc didn't save and will need to retype.

I appreciate your patience.

NHI

[NHI]

Round 17: Super Tuesday February 6-12, 2008

Delegate Count: Democrats (2,117 needed to be nominated)

Evan Bayh: 1,007

Blanche Lincoln: 989

Hillary Clinton: 90

Howard Dean: 20

Super Tuesday Polls: Results

Alabama: 52 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 57% (31)
Evan Bayh: 43% (21)


Alaska: 13 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 52% ( 8 )
Bayh:    46% (5)


American Samoa: 3 Delegates
√ Bayh: 54% (2)
Lincoln: 46% (1)


Arkansas: 35 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 70% (35)
Bayh:    30%


Arizona: 56 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 50.81% (28)
Bayh: 49.19% (28)


California: 370 Delegates
√ Bayh: 52.00% (191)
Lincoln: 48.00% (179)


Colorado: 53 Delegates
√ Bayh: 51.74% (29)
Lincoln: 48.26% (24)


Connecticut: 48 Delegates
√ Bayh: 56% (29)
Lincoln: 43% (19)


Delaware: 15 Delegates
√ Bayh: 52% (9)
Lincoln: 48% (6)


Georgia: 87 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 58% (53)
Bayh: 42% (34)


Idaho: 18 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 54% (11)
Bayh: 46% (7)


Illinois: 153 Delegates
√ Bayh: 51.00% (78)
Lincoln: 49.00% (75)


Indiana: 72 Delegates
√ Bayh: 76% (72)
Lincoln: 24%


Massachusetts: 93 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 51.24% (50)
Bayh: 48.76%  (43)


Missouri: 72 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 53% (38)
Bayh: 47% (34)


Minnesota: 72 Delegates
√ Bayh: 53% (38)
Lincoln: 47% (34)


North Dakota: 13 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 54% (9)
Bayh: 46%% (4)


New Jersey: 107 Delegates
√ Bayh: 51.04% (56)
Lincoln: 48.96% (51)


New Mexico: 26 Delegates
√ Bayh: 51% (14)
Lincoln: 48% (12)


New York: 232 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 50.99% (117)
Bayh: 49.01% (115)


Oklahoma: 38 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 60% (24)
Bayh: 40% (14)


Tennessee: 68 Delegates
√ Lincoln: 55% (38)
Bayh: 45% (30)


Utah: 23 Delegates
√ Bayh: 55% (14)
Lincoln: 45% (9)

Super Tuesday: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

Evan Bayh holds a slim leads in the delegates, Blanche Lincoln trails by a mere 18 votes. 2,117 delegates are needed to be nominated at the convention. Bayh is 1,110 delegates short, and Lincoln is 1,128 delegates shy of the nomination. The results of Super Tuesday is considered a draw at best. Lincoln walked away with twelve wins, many in the important states of Massachusetts and New York, while Bayh walked away with California, though by the narrowest of margins.

The result of no clear winner in the Democratic primary means the race will continue, with the next set of contest coming on February 12.

Upcoming February 12th: Contest Polls 185 Delegates

Louisiana Primary: 56 Delegates

Lincoln: 54%
Bayh: 43%

Nebraska Caucuses: 24 Delegates

Lincoln: 51%
Bayh: 47%

U.S. Virgin Islands Primary: 3 Delegates

Bayh: 52%
Lincoln: 45%

Washington Caucuses: 78 Delegates

Bayh: 49%
Lincoln: 45%

Maine Caucuses: 24 Delegates

Bayh: 48%
Lincoln: 47%

[NHI]

LINCOLN & BAYH TIED IN LATEST CNN POLL

Democratic Primary Poll: February 6, 2008 (CNN POLL)

Blanche Lincoln: 47%
Evan Bayh: 47%

GIULIANI HOLDS ONTO NARROW LEADS IN CNN POLL

General Election Poll: February 6, 2008 (CNN POLL)

Rudy Giuliani: 49% (+2)

Evan Bayh: 47%

Rudy Giuliani: 48% (+2)

Blanche Lincoln: 46%

Rudy Giuliani: 45% (+1)

Evan Bayh: 44%

Michael Bloomberg: 4%
Jesse Ventura: 2%

Rudy Giuliani: 44% (+1)

Blanche Lincoln: 43%

Michael Bloomberg: 5%
Jesse Ventura: 3%

[badgate]

TV Ad: The Time Is Now

 

[LINCOLN voice over over photos of her as a young girl, photo of MLK, photos of protestors people in voting booths, Americana and Blanche with her husband and children smiling]

LINCOLN: I remember, as a little girl, being inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King. I remember his rhetoric of 'the fierce urgency of now.'

Well, 'now' is here. The time is now. We can't wait another second to let power continue to reside in the hands of the chosen few who lock out millions of Americans from the political process.

[photo of EVAN BAYH and RUDY GIULIANI side by side]

[Camera now goes to LINCOLN speaking to the camera]

LINCOLN: All Americans, regardless of race or religion or age, are entitled to a transparent government that works for them. That hasn't been what we've gotten from our government lately.

Your primary is on February 12th. Help us change the course of our nation so that it works for everyone. Visit voteforblanche.com for a fast and easy briefing on how to vote in your state's primary. Don't wait; the time is now.

+Virgin Islands


TV Ad: For The Children

[Camera shows LINCOLN speaking to a 3rd grade class, sitting at a computer with a young student showing them how it works, and helping out at a food bank while LINCOLN's voiceover plays]

LINCOLN: I usually shy away from the spotlight. Four years ago I almost turned down Vice President on Joe Biden's ticket for that very reason. The people that convinced me otherwise? My children.

My children have been the guiding light throughout my time in public service. It's because of them that I was inspired to focus on putting more information technology in classrooms at The Gates Foundation.

When I say I will raise the minimum wage, it's not for the endorsement of some union. It's for the children.

When I call for universal access to health care, it's not for the donations of Hospital CEOs. It's for the children.

And as President, when I do what it takes to protect America from terrorism and agents against democracy, it's not for Haliburton or Dick Cheney's pocketbook. It's for the children.

That's who I am. That's why I'm running. That's why it's time to join me in this historic movement. Visit voteforblanche.com for the easiest way to find your polling place on Tuesday. Thank you, and we'll see you at the polls.

[Text on Screen: BLANCHE LINCOLN IS FOR THE CHILDREN]

+Virgin Islands

[badgate]

Surrogates

People:
Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) - GOTV in Louisiana
Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) - GOTV in Maine
Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) - GOTV in Nebraska
Sen. Dan Mongiardo (D-KY) - GOTV in Nebraska
Gov. Joe Manchin III (D-WV) - GOTV in Nebraska
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) GOTV in Washington
Gov. Jodi Rell (R-CT) - GOTV in Maine
Gov. John Baldacci (D-ME) - GOTV in Maine
Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) - GOTV in Washington
Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-MT) - GOTV in Washington
Rep. James Matheson (D-UT) - GOTV in Washington
Gov. Brad Henry (D-OK) - GOTV in Nebraska
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) - GOTV in Washington
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) - GOTV in Washington
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) - GOTV in Wisconsin
Barbara Ann Radnofsky (D-TX) - GOTV in Louisiana
State Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D-SC) - GOTV in Louisiana
Frmr. Gov. Jim Hodges (D-SC) - GOTV in Nebraska
Gov. Chet Culver (D-IA) - GOTV in Nebraska
Gov. Ken Salazar (D-CO) - GOTV in Washington
Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) GOTV in Nebraska
Gov. Mark Warner (D-VA) GOTV in Nebraska
Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) GOTV in Nebraska
Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) GOTV in Nebraska
Oprah Winfrey (D-IL) GOTV in Washington
Frmr. VP Al Gore (D-TN) GOTV in Washington
Frmr. Arizona Governor Bruce Babbit (D-AZ) GOTV in Washington
Frmr. New Mexico Lt. Gov. Roberto Mondragon (D-NM) GOTV in Louisiana
Jesse Jackson (D-IL) GOTV in Louisiana
Former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer (D-CA) GOTV in Maine
Santa Fe Mayor David Coss (D-NM) GOTV in Maine
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D-IL) GOTV in Maine
Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn (D-GA) GOTV in Louisiana
Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chávez (D-NM) GOTV in Maine
California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) GOTV in Washington
California Lt. Governor John Garamendi (D-CA) GOTV in Maine
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-IL) GOTV in Maine
Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) GOTV in Maine
Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) GOTV in Washington
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) GOTV in Maine
Former President Bill Clinton (D-AR) GOTV in Maine
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) GOTV in Washington
Illinos Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) GOTV in Maine
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (D-MA) GOTV in Maine
Gov. Janet Napolitano (D-AZ) GOTV in Washington
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) GOTV in Washington

Organizations:
NOW - Organizing voter registration drives nationwide, airing a TV ad in Washington Nebraska & Maine promoting Lincoln's support for working mothers.
Planned Parenthood - Airing a TV ad focusing on Lincoln's support of women breaking glass ceilings in Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Virginia, Maine, Washington, & Wisconsin; Sending 20 paid canvassers to Maine for GOTV
NAACP - Airing TV spots in Washington, Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, & Wisconsin 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 VT, NE, ME, WA, LA, VA, and WI
League of Women Voters - Organizing volunteer canvassers in Nebraska, Washington, Maine, & Louisiana GOTV
Southern Poverty Law Center - Sending mailers in WA, LA, NE, ME
AFLCIO - Spread 50 paid canvassers to WA, ME, NE, & LA (20 to WA and ME, 10 to NE)
Service Employees International Union - Airing TV ad in Washington, Nebraska, Maine, and Wisconsin for union voter support for Lincoln

[badgate]

Statement from Lincoln Campaign

Senator Lincoln will make a major policy announcement in her campaign for President tomorrow, Thursday 2/7, at the Women's Health Clinic in Seattle, WA. The event will go live at 11:00am PST.

[NHI]

Reminder: Forgot to post this:

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

[badgate]

Lincoln Endorsements

Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
Barnstorming in Wisconsin


Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu (D-LA)
GOTV in Louisiana


Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-NE)
GOTV in Nebraska


Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)
GOTV in Washington


Gov. Gary Locke (D-WA)
GOTV in Washington


Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME)
GOTV in Maine


Gov. Christine Gregoire (D-WA)
GOTV in Washington


Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D-WI)
Barnstorming in Wisconsin

[badgate]

Dean Surrogate Schedule

Feb. 6 - GOTV in Washington
Feb. 7 - GOTV in Maine
Feb. 8 - GOTV in Maine
Feb. 9 - GOTV in Washington
Feb. 10 - GOTV in Washington
Feb. 11 - GOTV in Nebraska
Feb. 12 - GOTV in Maine

Landrieu Surrogate Schedule

Feb. 6 - GOTV in Louisiana
Feb. 7 - GOTV in Louisiana
Feb. 8 - GOTV in Louisiana
Feb. 9 - GOTV in Louisiana
Feb. 10 - GOTV in Nebraska
Feb. 11 - GOTV in Nebraska
Feb. 12 - GOTV in Louisiana

[DKrol]

Rudy Giuliani Campaign Schedule for Feb. 6th-12th, 2008

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

February 6th, 2008; California
-- Lunch with Nancy Reagan
-- Rally at Candlestick Park with Gov. Schwarzenegger and Rep. Issa
-- Fundraiser in Vista, CA with Gov. Schwarzenegger, Rep. Issa, and Mr. Sheldon Adelson
-- Fly to Florida

February 7th, 2008; Florida
-- Meeting with Gov. Crist and Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp
-- Meeting with NSC aboard Air Force One
-- Tour Kennedy Space Center with Administrator Michael Griffin
-- Interview with “All Things Considered” over the phone

February 8th, 2008; Florida
-- Fundraiser with Fmr. Gov. Bush, Fmr. Pres. W. Bush, and Fmr. Pres. H.W. Bush in Tampa, FL
-- Tour MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL
-- Speech at the American Legion Post 111 in Tampa, FL
-- Fly to New York

February 9th, 2008; New York
-- Private Affairs in New York City
-- Rally at Madison Square Garden with Gov. Trump and Fmr. VP. Quayle
-- Meeting with Mayor Bloomberg and Deputy Mayor Patricia Harris
-- Interview on “Hannity and Colmes”

February 10th, 2008; New York
-- Rally at the Times Union Center in Albany, NY with Gov. Trump and Fmr. Gov. Pataki
-- Meeting with the Cabinet aboard Air Force One
-- Meeting with Sen. Allen and Senior Campaign Staff via Skype
-- Tour Fort Drum
-- Fly to Ghana

February 11th, 2008; Ghana
-- Meeting with President John Kufor and Vice President Aliu Mahama
-- Pray with American Missionaries
-- Tour a gold mining operation
-- Fly to South Africa

February 12th, 2008; South Africa
-- Tour Robben Island with Graca Machel
-- Lunch with Desmond Tutu
-- Meeting with President Thabo Mbeki and Fmr. President F.W. de Klerk
-- Dinner with Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel

[badgate]

Lincoln Campaign Schedule

February 6 Maine
-10:00am - Town Hall in Auburn, w/ Rep. Michaud
-12:30pm - Rally in Waterville, w/ Rep. Michaud Rep. Mike Michaud endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:30pm - Town Hall in Augusta/Gardiner metro, w/ Gov. Baldacci
-5:45pm - Rally in Portland, w/ Gov. Baldacci Gov. John Baldacci endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-7:30pm - Live interview on Portland evening news

February 7 Washington
-9:00am- Meet & Greet with Seattle-area volunteers at Women's Health Clinic in Seattle
-11:00am- Press Conference/Speech at Women's Health Clinic in Seattle, w/ Sen. Maria Cantwell, Sen. Patty Murray, & Gov. Christine Gregoire as well as sexual assault victims who have sued their attackers, and Kings County Sheriff Sue Rahr.

MAJOR POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT: Will pass bill to clear backlog of untested rape kits nationwide; end the statute of limitations on sexual assault, rape, & incest.

-1:15pm - Rally in Lynnwood, w/ Sen. Maria Cantwell Sen. Maria Cantwell endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-3:30pm - Town Hall in Kirkland, w/ Sen. Patty Murray
-5:30pm - Rally in Redmond, w/ Sen. Patty Murray Sen. Patty Murray endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-7:15pm - Rally in Bellevue, w/ Sen. Patty Murray & Sen. Maria Cantwell

February 8 Nebraska
-9:30am - Thanking campaign volunteers in Omaha
-11:00am - Rally in Omaha, w/ Sen. Bob Kerrey Sen. Bob Kerrey endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-1:30pm - Town Hall & Meet and Greet in Lincoln, w/ Sen. Kerrey
-4:45pm - Meet & Greet in Columbus, w/ Sen. Kerrey
-6:30pm - Town Hall in Grand Island, w/ Sen. Kerrey

February 9 Washington
-10:00am - Meet & Greet at Tacoma Arts Museum, w/ Gov. Christine Gregoire & frmr. Gov. Gary Locke
-12:00pm - Rally in Olympia, w/ Gov. Gregoire Govs. Gary Locke & Christine Gregoire endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:00pm - Town Hall in Shelton, w/ Gov. Locke
-4:30pm - Town Hall in Bremerton, w/ Gov. Gregoire
-5:50pm - Fly to Spokane
-7:00pm - Rally in Spokane, w/ Gov. Gregoire, Sen. Murray, and Sen. Cantwell & Gov. Locke

February 10 Washington
-9:30am - Meet & Greet in Yakima, w/ Sen. Murray
-12:30pm - Rally in Kent, w/ Sen. Cantwell & Gov. Gregoire
-2:15pm - Rally on campus of University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, w/ Sens. Cantwell & Murray & Gov. Gregoire
-4:30pm - Town Hall in Federal Way, w/ Gov. Locke
-6:00pm - Town Hall and Meet & Greet in Renton, w/ Sen. Cantwell

February 11 Maine
-9:45am - Meet & Greet in Bangor, w/ Rep. Michaud
-12:00pm - Town Hall in Skowhegan, w/ Rep. Michaud
-2:15pm - Rally in Vassalboro, w/ Gov. Baldacci
-4:30pm - Rally in Brunswick, w/ Gov. Baldacci
-6:00pm - Town Hall in Bath, w/ Gov. Baldacci

February 12 Louisiana, Nebraska, & Washington
-7:00am CT - Live satellite interview with Maine morning shows
-8:00am CT - Pre-tape satellite interview with Seattle morning shows
-10:00am CT - GOTV Rally in New Orleans, w/ Gov. Blanco, Sen. Landrieu, & Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu
-11:30am CT - Fly to Omaha
-2:00pm CT - GOTV Rally in Omaha, w/ Sen. Bob Kerrey & Sen. Hillary Clinton
-3:30pm CT - Fly to Seattle
-5:00pm PST - GOTV Rally in Seattle, w/ Gov. Howard Dean.
-8:00pm PST - Election Night Rally in Olympia, w/ entire Washington surrogate entourage, Gov. Dean, & Sen. Clinton

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

NEW ENDORSEMENTS


Fmr. LA Sen. John Breaux


NE Sen. and Fmr. Gov. Ben Nelson


Fmr. NE Lt Gov. Kim M. Robak


WA Rep. Norm Dicks


Fmr. WA Rep. Tom Foley


Fmr. ME Sen George J. Mitchell


ME Rep.  Tom Allen

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Talking Points
Used by all surrogates in public and media appearances

• Senator Lincoln has experience as the executive of a high-profile charity foundation that put computers in classrooms and vaccines in poor neighborhoods, as well as a proven record of fighting for her principles and finding common ground to pass legislation to benefit the people she represented as a U.S. Senator.

• Senator Evan Bayh is a candidate without a vision. While Blanche has entered the election for president because of the hope she sees in America's future, and her drive to make change, Bayh is just here for another promotion. His campaign is about him, not the future or priorities Americans want their next President to have. His entire career has been all about him.

• Last year, Blanche chose to make public her support for equal marriage, stating "it doesn't interfere with my relationship with The Lord one bit." Meanwhile, the other candidate in the field has been less kind to this community.

• Blanche will fight to empower victims of rape, incest, and sexual assault and ensure that there are no more hurdles towards justice. This plan includes a nationwide initiative to clear the appalling backlog of untested rape kits, and an end to the statute of limitations in cases of rape, incest, & sexual assault.

• While Blanche will always take up the fight for the hardworking people of America, Evan Bayh has passed on this fight. In the last four years he has been one of the greatest allies of Rudy Giuliani, a bridge to nowhere.


GOTV

The Lincoln campaign has continued to focus on its grassroots strategy in the primary states. Surrogates have split their time evenly between media-heavy appearances and GOTV canvass launches, where their presence attracts more people to volunteer.

Phone bank and canvass volunteers are sent only to the doors and phones of voters who have a history of voting in Democratic primaries, while surrogate organizations involved in the campaign's field operation have focused on expanding the primary electorate. On Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, we will have canvass launches twice a day in all major cities and metroplexes to reach primary voters and inform them of their voting location on Tuesday.

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Feb. 12 Major Surrogate Schedule

Washington


Sen. Maria Cantwell
-GOTV Canvass launches in Bellingham, Mt. Vernon, & Everett
-Election Night rally in Olympia


Sen. Patty Murray
-GOTV Canvass launches in Lynnwood, Redmond, & Bremerton
-Election night rally in Olympia


Gov. Christine Gregoire
-GOTV Canvass launches in Olympia, Tacoma, & Kent
-Election night rally in Olympia


Gov. Gary Locke
-GOTV Canvass launches in Seattle, Renton, & Auburn
-Election night rally in Olympia


Sen. Hillary Clinton
-GOTV Canvass launches in Marysville, Seattle, & Lakewood
-Election night rally in Olympia


Gov. Howard Dean
-GOTV Canvass launches in Spokane, Yakima, & Ellensburg
-Election night rally in Olympia


Louisiana


Sen. Mary Landrieu
-GOTV Canvass Launches in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, & Shreveport


Gov. Kathleen Blanco
-GOTV Canvass launches in New Orleans, Lake Charles, & Alexandria


Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu
-GOTV Canvass launches in New Orleans, Slidell, Covington, & Hammond


Nebraska


Sen. Bob Kerrey
-GOTV Canvass launches in Omaha, Lincoln, & Grand Island


Sen. John Edwards
-GOTV Canvass launches in Bellevue, Omaha, Fremont, & Columbus


Gov. Mark Warner
-GOTV Canvass launches in Lincoln, Norfolk, & Omaha


Maine


Rep. Mike Michaud
-GOTV Canvass launches in Presque Isle, Bangor, Waterville, & Auburn


Gov. John Baldacci
-GOTV Canvass launches in Augusta, Brunswick, Portland, & Biddeford


Sen. Joe Biden
-GOTV Canvass launches in Bath, Portland, & Sanford


Pres. Bill Clinton
-GOTV Canvass launches in Gardiner, & Skowhegan


Sen. Ted Kennedy
-GOTV Canvass launches in Lewiston, Belfast, & Old Town

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

ENDORSEMENTS
Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
Fmr. Sen. Gary Hart (D-CO) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Fmr VP Walter Mondale (D-MN) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
Fmr. Gov. Mario Cuomo (D-NY) - Barnstorming in Maine
Fmr Gov. Michael Dukakis (D-MA) - Barnstorming in Maine
Fmr. Gov. Angus King (D-ME) - Barnstorming in Maine
Fmr Pres. Jimmy Carter (D-MN) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Fmr. Gov. Bob Graham (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Fmr. Sen. Richard Bryan (D-NV) - Barnstorming in Washington
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) - Barnstorming in Maine
Fmr. Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD) - Barnstorming in Washington
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
Fmr. Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA) - Barnstorming in Washington
Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
Fmr. Sen. Chuck Robb (D-VA) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
FL Sen. Bill Montford (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Gov. John Lynch (D-NH) - Barnstorming in Maine
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Tallahassee Mayor John Marks (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
Fmr. Rep. Peter Deutsch (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Nebraska
FL Sen. Nan Rich (D-FL) - Barnstorming in Louisiana
Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) - Barnstorming in Washington
Fmr. Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ)- Barnstorming in Washington
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA)- Barnstorming in Maine
Rep Charles Rangel (D-NY)- Barnstorming in Maine
Sen. Carolyn Maloney (D-NM)- Barnstorming in Louisiana
Fmr. Sen. Pete Wilson (D-CA)- Barnstorming in Washington
Al Sharpton (D-NY)- Barnstorming in Louisiana
Fmr. Sen. John Breaux (D-LA)- Barnstorming in Louisiana
Sen. Ben Nelson (D-NE)- Barnstorming in Nebraska
Fmr. Lt Gov. Kim M. Robak (D-NE)- Barnstorming in Nebraska
Rep. Norm Dicks (D-WA)- Barnstorming in Washington
Fmr. Rep. Tom Foley (former Speaker of the House) (D-WA)- Barnstorming in Washington
Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell (D-ME)- Barnstorming in Maine
Rep. Tom Allen (D-ME)- Barnstorming in Maine
ALL ORGANIZATIONS- Ad buys in Maine, Washington, Nebraska, Louisiana
GOTV in Maine, Washington, Nebraska, Louisiana

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

The Time is Now: Evan Bayh

Feb 6-12, 2008

February 10,2008  appearance on This Week with George Stephanopoulos

February 6, 2008
Morning: Arrived in Louisiana
Morning: Barnstorming in Lake Charles w/Fmr. Sen. John Breaux
Afternoon: Town Hall in Kenner w/Fmr. Sen. John Breaux
Afternoon: GOTV in Bossier City w/Fmr. Sen. John Breaux  
Evening: Fundraiser dinner in Lafayette
Evening: GOTV in Metairie

February 7, 2008
Morning: GOTV in Shreveport  w/Fmr. Sen. John Breaux  
Morning: GOTV in Baton Rogue w/Fmr. Sen. John Breaux
Afternoon: GOTV in New Orleans w/Fmr. Sen. John Breaux
Afternoon: Speech about Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans  
Evening: Fundraiser dinner/Town Hall in New Orleans
Evening: Left LA for Nebraska

February 8, 2008
Morning: GOTV in Kearny  w/Sen. Ben Nelson
Morning: GOTV in Grand Island w/Sen. Ben Nelson
Afternoon: GOTV in Bellevue w/Fmr. Lt Gov. Kim M. Robak
Afternoon: GOTV in Omaha  w/Sen. Ben Nelson
Evening: Fundraiser dinner in Omaha
Evening: Left Nebraska for Washington

February 9, 2008
Morning: GOTV in Spokane  w/Fmr. Rep. Tom Foley
Morning: Live interview in This Week at Spokane
Morning: GOTV in Tacoma w/Rep. Norm Dicks
Afternoon: GOTV in Olympia w/Fmr. Rep. Tom Foley
Afternoon: GOTV in Seattle  w/Fmr. Rep. Tom Foley
Evening: Fundraiser dinner in Seattle
Evening: Left Washington for Maine

February 10, 2008
Morning: GOTV in Augusta  w/Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell
Morning: Visit the University of Maine w/Rep. Tom Allen
Afternoon: GOTV in Saco w/Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell
Afternoon: GOTV in Belfast  w/Rep. Tom Allen
Evening: GOTV in Rockland  w/Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell

February 11, 2008
Morning: GOTV in Auburn  w/Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell
Morning: GOTV in South Portland w/Rep. Tom Allen
Afternoon: GOTV in Bangor w/Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell
Afternoon: GOTV in Lewiston  w/Rep. Tom Allen
Evening: GOTV in Portland  w/Fmr. Sen George J. Mitchell
Evening: PRE-PRIMARY NIGHT at Cumberland County Civic Center

February 12, 2008
Morning: Live interview at Portland, Maine (local networks and ABC)
Morning: Fly to Louisiana
Morning: Satellite interview (MSNBC and local networks)
Afternoon: Fly to Nebraska
Afternoon: Tour precincts in Omaha (taped)
Afternoon: Fly to Washington
Evening: Interview with local networks, all national networks and news channels
Evening: BIG NIGHT at Rose Garden Arena (all surrogates)

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Can we get the results tonight? Since everyone got their posts in on time?

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Can we get the results tonight? Since everyone got their posts in on time?

Yes, absolutely.