2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Thompson Campaign Announces Veterans for Fred Thompson Leadership

Thompson Campaign Announces Veterans for Fred Thompson Leadership

Mclean, VA - Today on the steps of the State House in Columbia, SC, surrounded by numerous veterans, Senator Fred Thompson was joined by Major General James Livingston and Lieutenant Colonel Joe Repya to launch Veterans for Fred Thompson.

Major General James Livingston, a 33 year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, will serve as the National Co-Chair of Veterans for Fred Thompson.

“I am proud to support Senator Fred Thompson,” said Major General James Livingston. “He will bring to the White House a long record of support for our armed forces and veterans, coupled with a commitment to improving the effectiveness and accountability of the federal government.  This is critical if we are to rebuild the level of trust and confidence that our military personnel and their families have in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.”

Lieutenant Colonel Joe Repya will serve as National Executive Director for Veterans for Fred Thompson.  Lieutenant Colonel Repya served 28 years in the United States Army from 1969-1998.  He was a combat infantry officer in Vietnam from 1970-1971 as well as a combat helicopter pilot in Desert Storm between 1990-1991.  Immediately following September 11, 2001, Lieutenant Colonel Repya was one of 12,000 retired US Army veterans to volunteer for retiree recall and he was one of 350 who were recalled to active duty for Operation Iraqi Freedom.  At 58 years old, he returned to active duty in 2004 with the 101st Airborne Division.  Lieutenant Colonel Repya served as Minnesota Co-Chair and National Spokesperson for Veterans for Bush-Cheney 2004.

"If I have learned anything in my military and civilian life, it is that a good indication of someone's future performance is their past performance,” said Lieutenant Colonel Repya.  “There is only one Republican Presidential Candidate that has been constantly true to the principles of strong national defense, pro-life, pro traditional marriages, pro second amendment, smaller government and strong immigration reform. So it is a personal honor to join the team that will elect the 44th President of the United States, Fred Thompson."

“I am so honored to have the support of Major General Livingston and Lieutenant Colonel Repya,” said Senator Fred Thompson.  “These individuals have dedicated their lives to defending America and fighting for freedom throughout the world, and I am pleased to have their support.  I want to thank all of the veterans joining this coalition for their remarkable service to this great nation.  I am committed to ensuring that all of our nation’s veterans receive the very best, because their sacrifice demands no less.”

Veterans For Fred Thompson Coalition includes:

National Steering Committee

General Carl Stiner , Co-Chair
Major General James Livingston , Medal Honor Recipient, Co-Chair
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Repya , Executive Director
Lieutenant General James Terry Scott
Brigadier General John C. "Doc" Bahnsen
Captain John Dowd
Captain James H. Warner               

Iowa

Tech Sergeant Royd Chambers (State Representative), Chairman

Republican Party Of Iowa To Host Presidential Debate In Des Moines

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF IOWA TO HOST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IN DES MOINES
Debate to be nationally televised by FOX NEWS CHANNEL 

The Republican Party of Iowa announced today that it will hold its presidential debate at Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines.  The event, to be held the evening of December 4, 2007, will be the first debate in Iowa to be televised by FOX News Channel this election season, as well as the first debate sponsored by the Republican Party of Iowa. 

Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Ray Hoffmann said, "With the caucuses less than a month away, our December 4 debate will be very telling to Iowans and the nation.  We are thrilled to be having this event in central Iowa, and right in downtown Des Moines which will be the epicenter on caucus night."

The debate will be limited to those candidates who have satisfied the following criteria

1. Announced a formal campaign for President: and
2. Filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission; and
3. Met all U.S. constitutional requirements; and
4. Garnered at least 5% of the national electorate as determined by an average of the most recent national telephone polls of registered voters conducted by non-partisan public opinion polling organizations leading up to the registration deadline as determined by Fox News Channel and the Republican Party of Iowa or garnered an average of at least 5% in the most recent polls of Iowa voters conducted by the American Research Group and the Des Moines Register.

Hillary Clinton Mason City Iowa Photos

Hillary Clinton Mason City Iowa Photos

Joe Biden Announces Online Nation Plan

BIDEN ANNOUNCES ONLINE NATION PLAN
ENSURES A 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION FOR ALL AMERICANS

Marshalltown, IA (November 5, 2007):   Today at the Iowa Valley Continuing Education Conference Center in Marshalltown, Iowa, Sen. Joe Biden discussed the need to guarantee a 21st century education for all Americans and announced his Online Nation plan to provide nationwide access to high-speed internet. Although the United States led the world into the Internet age, the U.S. has now slipped to 16th in the world in high-speed Internet connections. Millions of Americans – particularly in rural and low-income urban areas – do not have access to high-speed Internet connections. In fact, less than 5 percent of towns of 10,000 or less have access to high-speed Internet connections and just 12 percent of Internet users in rural areas have them. 

“There is a digital divide between communities with access to high-speed Internet connections and those without this critical technology,” said Sen. Biden. “Access to high-speed Internet connections can open a world of opportunities and even save lives through tele-medicine and instant access to electronic medical records.  That’s why today I am announcing my Online Nation plan: to ensure every community, every school and college and every business has a high-speed Internet connection. As President, education and technology will be my top priority.”

Ron Paul Campaign Makes History

Ron Paul Campaign Makes History

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA-Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul beat all online primary fundraising records at 4:00pm today. In 16 hours, the Ron Paul campaign brought in over $2.7 million in online contributions, making it the largest single-day online primary fundraising effort by a presidential candidate in United States election history. Approximately 21,000 Americans made online donations thus far. Today's efforts surpassed John Kerry's record $2.7 million online fundraising efforts two days after the 2004 Super Tuesday primaries, and Republican John McCain's $1 million online following the New Hampshire primaries in 2000.

PAUL WEYRICH ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY

PAUL WEYRICH ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY

Boston, MA – Today, Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, announced his support for Governor Mitt Romney and his campaign to be our country's next President.  Paul Weyrich is one of the premier leaders in the conservative movement, having founded the Heritage Foundation and the American Legislative Exchange Council.

"As he travels across the country, Governor Romney has outlined a blueprint to build a stronger America rooted in our common conservative principles.  With a clear conservative vision to move America forward, he will strengthen our economy, our military and our families.  More importantly, he already has an exceptional record of putting conservative values to work.  Because of his experience, vision and values, I am proud to support Governor Romney," said Paul Weyrich.

With today's announcement, Governor Romney said, "Paul Weyrich has put his stamp on the conservative movement in this country.  It is an honor to have his support and counsel.  Through our efforts, we can work to ensure that Washington always stands on the side of building stronger American families."

John McCain Mason City Iowa Photos

 

John McCain Mason City Iowa Photos

John McCain Mason City Iowa Photos