2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Richard Nixon 1968 Announcement

"I hardly need to remind you of the importance of the New Hampshire Presidential primary -- both to the candidates and to the country. This importance stems from more than the fact of its being first. It stems also from the spirit in which New Hampshire's voters approach the election, keenly aware of their special responsibility, of the broad influence of their votes.

I have visited New Hampshire often -- as a candidate, as a public official, and as a private citizen. I appreciate the many courtesies you have paid me. I am deeply grateful for your support in past elections. But in asking your support now, I ask it not on the basis of old friendships. We have entered a new age. And I ask you to join me in helping make this an age of greatness for our people and for our nation."

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John Edwards OneAmerica Committee Blog Beta

The OneAmerica Committe Blog is now in public beta.

"There are nine main sections on the blog. Three appear in the body of the home page. They are: Straight from the Podium (SFTP), Podium, and Open Mic. The other six main sections appear in the horizontal menu. They are: News, A&A, Action, Brief Posts, All, and Diaries."

George McGovern 1972 Announcement

Senator George McGovern (D.-S.D.) announced his candidacy for the 1972 Democratic Presidential Nomination in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on January 18, 1971.

"Today I announce my candidacy for the presidency of the United States.  My wife, Eleanor and I have come home to South Dakota to make this announcement because here we shaped our basic political faith; here we were given the opportunity of public service.  We are grateful to you for that opportunity and for your faith.  We shall conduct this new effort to the honor of South Dakota, the nation, and ourselves."

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Joe Lieberman 2004 Announcement

Senator Joe Lieberman announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States on January 13, 2003 at Stamford High School, Stamford, Connecticut.

"I wanted to come back home to Stamford today to make this announcement, because it is here that I came to appreciate the miracle of America.

I intend to talk straight to the American people, and to show them that I am a different kind of Democrat. 

My friends, we have great work to do to secure the hope of a better tomorrow for our beloved country.  Let us begin here.  Let us begin now.  And let us begin together."

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Fred Harris 1976 Announcement

Fred Harris in 1976 announced for the Presidency on January 11, 1975.

"I am a candidate for President because I want to make a difference in this country. 

It is up to us. The power is in us -- the people of the Country – as our founders intended. I ask Americans to join in this effort to return America to its people. Let’s get to work for America!"

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Hubert Humphrey 1972 Announcement

On January 10, 1972, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"I have just signed a certificate declaring my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. I chose this historic site of Philadelphia to sign my declaration because it was here that our republic was born."

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Edmund Muskie 1972 Announcement

On January 4, 1972, Senator Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me) announced his decision to seek the office of President of the United States..

"I am seeking the Presidency . . . not merely to change presidents, but to change the country. I intend to lead -- to ask you to make America what it was to Abraham Lincoln -- “The last best hope of mankind.” I intend to ask you to try – and to be willing to try again if we fail.  And I intend to ask everyone of you to pay a fair share of the costs of a decent society.

Ultimately, of course, what is at stake is your future. I am not telling you that I can guarantee the best of all possible worlds. All I am asking is that we pledge a new beginning."

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Barry Goldwater 1964 Announcement

From his home in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 3, 1964, Senator Barry Goldwater announced his candidacy for the Republican Presidential nomination.

"My candidacy is pledged to a victory for principle and to presenting an opportunity for the American people to choose. Let there be a choice-right now and in clear, understandable terms. And I ask all of those who feel and believe as I do to join with me in assuring both the choice and the victory."

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John F. Kennedy 1960 Announcement

Statement of Senator John F. Kennedy announcing his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States in the U.S. Senate Caucus Room, Washington, D.C. on January 2, 1960.

"I am announcing today my candidacy for the Presidency of the United States.

My candidacy is therefore based on the conviction that I can win both the nomination and the election."

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