Tag: 2008 Election
Gore for Prez?
There is now a website pushing Al Gore to run for president – DraftGore.com. They are even running a 30-second TV spot in New Hampshire…
Hillary top fundraiser in area
Republicans have yet to get engaged in the 2008 presidential campaigns. Let’s face it. Northwest Florida loves a bandwagon and the frontrunners. Twenty five years…
2008 Presidential Race $$$$
This summer, the leading Democratic presidential candidates raised twice as much money as their Republican counterparts. The NY Times has a cool interactive graphic on…
Mitt knocks on door of Christian Right
For Bush, the Christian Right was his power base that delivered votes in 2000 and 2004. The vote is up for grabs in 2008. The…
John Edwards isn’t doomed yet
Slate.com reports The third quarter fund-raising numbers are trickling in: Obama raised $19 million, Hillary is reportedly in the same ballpark, Thompson raked in more…
No, Freddie, no
Yesterday, GOP presidential hopeful Fred Thompson told Iowa voters that Iraq did indeed have Weapons of Mass Destruction prior to the U.S. invasion. The Des…
Is GOP ignoring minority vote?
Last Thursday, Tavis Smiley moderated a Republican presidential forum on PBS, where candidates — for the first time — answered questions from “a panel exclusively…
Guiliani names local chairman
GOP presidential candidate Rudy Guiliani has named Kristi Emmons his campaign chairman for Escambia County. Greg Evers was named the Santa Rosa County chair earlier…
Edwards campaign strategy
…or “How to attack Hillary Clinton’s lead and show you’re a viable candidate.” Democratic presidential contender John Edwards is criticizing former President Clinton, arguing that…
Fewer voters in Florida
The state voter rolls show that we have few people registered to vote in Florida than we did three years ago. Why? In 2005, the…
Paul files for third term
This morning Escambia County School Superintendent Jim Paul filed to run for his third term of office – ending all speculation that he would retire…
Edwards top fundraiser in Panhandle
The Federal Trade Commission has calculated the contributions to the presidential candidates for the 325xx zip codes up through 6/30/07. John Edwards is the top…
Richardson self-destructs on TV
On the Democratic side, N.M. Governor Bill Richardson recently entered the presidential race. He has been my darkhorse favorite to win his party’s nomination. However,…
Thompson has best trophy wife
If Fred Thompson gets in the race, he will win the contest for best GOP trophy wife:
Law & Order’s Fred Thompson forms committee
Former Tenn. Senator – and actor – Fred Thompson has formed a “testing the waters” committee to examine whether he should run for the Republican…
Hillary Campaign Song Suggestion
From YouTube: View here The Internet is getting creative.
No local love for Mitt
The Mitt Romney campaign has more than 70 house parties planned across Florida to watch today’s televised presidential debate in South Carolina. None are Escambia…
Florida: “Political Walmart
Boston Globe DC bureau chief Peter Cannellos sees potential doom and gloom with Florida’s early primary move: “…That’s why Florida’s move is potentially damaging. With…
Robo calls under fire
If you hate those automated phone calls from candidates, their wives, supporters and family pets, then take heart. State Sen. Jim King (Rep – Jacksonville)…
Latest Presidential Poll
From Quinnipiac – nationwide poll: Rudolph Giuliani vs. Hillary Clinton or John Edwards 50% to 40% Rudolph Giuliani vs. Barack Obama 52% – 36% John…
