2012 Presidential Campaign Blog: George Pataki

George Pataki

Former New York Governor George Pataki Bows Out Of Presidential Race

Former New York Governor George Pataki Bows Out

Polk County GOP Picnic Sets Record Ticket Sales for Saturday Event

DES MOINES, IA: In overnight developments, former New York Governor George Pataki has informed Polk County (IA) Republican officials he will not be making an appearance at the Polk GOP Picnic on Saturday August 27.

The former three-term Governor from New York has also issued the following statement regarding weeks of speculation about a run for the Presidency(excerpted):

"Today, my family and I have reached the very difficult decision not to seek the office of President of the United States... While I have chosen not to run, I remain committed to the cause and will support a candidate who offers the vision, the ideas and the leadership to bring an end to America's debt crisis."

Polk County GOP Chairman Kevin McLaughlin said, "We regret that Governor Pataki has decided to forgo an Iowa appearance with Texas Governor Rick Perry, U.S. Congressman Ron Paul and U.S. Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, but we are still nearly sold out for Saturday'

Posted by Mike on 08/26/2011 | Permalink

Governor George Pataki to Attend Polk County Republican Picnic

Governor George Pataki to Attend Polk County Republican Picnic

Des Moines, Iowa - 8/23/2011 - Former New York Governor George Pataki who is seriously considering a bid for President of the United States, will be one of the featured speakers at the Polk County Republicans' Second Annual Summer Picnic at the Iowa State Fairgrounds' Jalapeno Pete's restaurant on Saturday, August 27,
5-7:30 p.m.

Governor George Pataki will be joined by two U.S. Presidential candidates Thaddeus McCotter and Ron Paul as well as state and local officials.

A spokesman for Pataki says the Republican is taking a harder look at running for President, saying Democratic President Obama is faltering and the Republican field is thin."

Spokesman David Catalfamo says several factors are in play as the 66- year- old Pataki again considers a white house run."Among them are what Pataki considers Obama's lack of a serious plan to deal with the nation's debt."

As Governor of New York, he saw firsthand how a budget deficit can derail an economic recovery. Governor Pataki inherited a $5 billion budget deficit and turned it into a $2 billion surplus without raising taxes. Hewas able to cut 19 taxes 81 times. The results? A booming economy that added 700,000 private sector jobs.

Governor Pataki understands that an economic recovery requires tackling the debt head-on and making tough and decisive decisions. Governor Pataki never lost an election because voters rewarded him for balancing the budget every year, cutting taxes, and creating private sector jobs.

Posted by Mike on 08/23/2011 | Permalink

George Pataki Announces Formation of Revere America. Plans To Visit Iowa On April 20, 2010

Governor George Pataki Announces Formation of Revere America
Organization Dedicated to Advancing Common Sense Public Policies Rooted in Freedom and Free Markets

Former Governor George Pataki (R-NY) announced today the formation of Revere America -- a new organization dedicated to advancing common sense public policies rooted in freedom and free markets.

Pataki, who will serve as Chairman of Revere America, also announced that the organization's first project will be a national petition drive to gather the signature of one million Americans who want to repeal, reform and replace ObamaCare with the responsible reforms our healthcare system needs and that the American people want.

Pataki is expected to formally launch Revere America and kick-off its national petition drive at an event in Boston on April 18 -- the 235th Anniversary of Paul Revere's ride. Following that event, Pataki will immediately embark on a cross-country tour that will ultimately take the Revere America petition drive to all 50 states.

Pataki said:

"235 years ago Paul Revere embarked on his historic ride warning the people that their freedom was in danger. The people joined together. They defeated liberty's enemies. Our unwavering commitment to freedom has been the cornerstone of a nation that has prospered and flourished.

"In recent years, that has changed in alarming ways. Washington's liberal elite have enacted one policy after the next that are chipping away at our precious freedoms and which threaten to change the very essence of America.

"Revere America is being launched to counter the forces of liberalism by advancing common sense public policies rooted in our traditions of freedom and free markets, and that will once again make America secure and prosperous for generations to come.

"The recently enacted government takeover of health care is perhaps the most egregious example of an unfettered power grab by Washington Liberals in our history.

"Despite overwhelming opposition from Americans across every walk of life, Washington trampled on the Constitution. Washington ignored the people. The people are angry. They are worried. They want this law repealed.

"Revere America will help the people make their voices heard by collecting one million signatures of those who want to repeal, reform and replace ObamaCare with the responsible reforms our healthcare system needs and that the country wants.

"We live in a country where our traditions and principles matter. In the spirit of Paul Revere and the countless other patriots who helped make America the greatest nation on earth, I am honored to announce the coming launch of Revere America."

Revere America Announces First Stops of National Grassroots Tour

Washington -Former Governor George Pataki (R-NY), Chairman of Revere America (www.revereamerica.org), announced today the first six stops of the new organization's grassroots tour and national petition drive to gather the signatures of one million Americans who want to repeal and replace ObamaCare with the responsible reforms our health care system needs and that the American people want.

Revere America will formally launch its national petition drive at an event in Boston on April 18 - the 235thAnniversary of Paul Revere's famous ride.

The schedule of events follows. All times are local.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010

Boston, Massachusetts

Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Paul Revere Mall
Address:416 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

Lincoln, Nebraska

Time:8:30 a.m.
Venue:Cornhusker Hotel, Garrett Room
Address:333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 USA

Reno, Nevada

Time:12:00 p.m.
Venue:Sierra Marketplace
Address:3652 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502

San Francisco, California

Time:4:00 p.m.
Venue:Marriott Marquis, Club Room
Address:55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010