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GOV. MIKE HUCKABEE TO SPEAK FROM TX GOP WATCH PARTY AT APPROX. 8:15 PM CT/ 9:15 PM ET TONIGHT
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee is expected to deliver remarks at approximately 8:15 p.m. CT/ 9:15 p.m. ET tonight from his Texas GOP Primary Watch Party in Irving, TX.
SENATOR WAYNE ALLARD ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) has endorsed John McCain for president.
"John McCain is the right person at the right time to lead our nation as commander in chief," said Senator Allard. "The taxpayer will have no better friend in the White House than John McCain. He will use his veto pen to ensure the taxpayer is protected from wasteful pork barrel spending."
John McCain thanked Senator Allard for his support, stating, "I have always been able to count on Wayne's support in cutting pork barrel spending in the Senate and I am honored to have his support in my campaign for president."
2008 Republican National Convention Names Qwest Official Communications Provider
Qwest to Provide Range of Services for September Event in Minneapolis-Saint Paul
(SAINT PAUL, Minn.) - To help meet its goal of holding the most tech-savvy convention in history, the Committee on Arrangements (COA) for the 2008 Republican National Convention today announced that Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) will serve as the Official Communications Provider for the Sept. 1-4 event.
As the Official Communications Provider, Qwest will be the exclusive provider of high-speed Internet as well as voice and data lines for the COA. Qwest also will provide hosting services and 24/7 network management and technical support.
"Qwest will be a terrific partner in planning the 2008 Republican National Convention, and we are pleased to have them on board as our Official Communications Provider," said convention President and Chief Executive Officer Maria Cino. "Qwest's strong ties to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul community make for a natural partnership - and its services will be instrumental in helping us deliver our Republican nominee's message to the American people."
In anticipation of increased network demand in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Qwest plans to significantly expand its fiber infrastructure in and around the Xcel Energy Center, site of the 2008 convention. The company already has surveyed and verified existing network facilities around the Xcel Energy Center, as well as those serving more than 100 major hotels in the metro area, so it can quickly assess build-out requirements as technology decisions are made.
"When the Republican National Convention kicks off in September, Qwest's team of experienced and service-oriented employees, together with our next-generation communications services, will completely change how convention organizers, delegates and the media communicate seamlessly and in real time from the convention," said John Stanoch, Qwest's Minnesota state president. "Qwest's network infrastructure and advanced technology investments for the 2008 Republican National Convention will continue to benefit Minneapolis-Saint Paul, our region, the state and the economy long after the delegates return home."
The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from Sept. 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the convention. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please visit our website at www.GOPConvention2008.com.
ADDITIONAL RNC MEMBERS ENDORSE JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that 19 additional Republican National Committee Members have endorsed John McCain for president.
"The Republican Party continues to rally around John McCain," said RNC Vice Chairman Chuck Yob. "John McCain will unite our party, and his broad electoral appeal will lift all Republicans running for office against stiff Democratic competition this November. He has shown that he has the experience and tested judgment to lead our nation and our Party from his first day in office."
John McCain thanked the RNC members, saying, "I am grateful for these RNC delegates' support. Their service to our party has been admirable and I am proud to have them on my team."
Members of the Republican National Committee are automatically seated as delegates at the Republican National Convention.
ADDITIONAL RNC MEMBERS FOR MCCAIN
Saul Anuzis, Michigan
Henry Barbour, Mississippi
Morton Blackwell, Virginia
James Bopp Jr, Indiana
Giovanni Cicione, Rhode Island
Sharon Day, Florida
Mark Ellis, Maine
Jim Greer, Florida
Virginia Haines, New Jersey
Ray Hoffman, Iowa
Douglas McKinney, West Virginia
Cindy Phillips, Mississippi
Steve Roberts, Iowa
Steve Robertson, Kentucky
Katherine Russell, Kentucky
Bob Schaffer, Colorado
Paul Senft, Florida
Robin Smith, Tennessee
Brian Sullivan, Minnesota
PBS's AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Launches "Campaign '08" Multimedia Website for THE PRESIDENTS Biography Collection
- Television's most-watched history series takes voters from the past to THE PRESIDENTS through video of FDR, Truman, LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush -
BOSTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- PBS' AMERICAN EXPERIENCE today launched http://www.pbs.org/presidents/2008, the online component of an unprecedented public television initiative that, for the first time, will make available more than 25 hours of presidential programming online, on TV, and on the go. The project comes at a critical moment in American politics. This year, American voters will take part in a landmark election, where for the first time in over a half-century, neither the sitting President nor vice president is a contender for the Oval Office.
In the coming months, voters will wrestle with tough questions and campaign issues. Who should we trust? How do we end a war? Who is best suited to lead the nation in a volatile world? With THE PRESIDENTS, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE provides an invaluable historical roadmap -- helping viewers to understand where we have been, so that they may better decide where we are going.
THE PRESIDENTS Online
Visitors to the Campaign '08 (http://www.pbs.org/presidents/2008) will select provocative questions that connect today's domestic and international issues and candidate platforms with yesterday's leaders. For example, by selecting "How do you end a war?" users will be able to scan video segments about the resolutions of World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War. The site currently features five such questions, which will be updated to reflect hot button election issues leading up to November 2008.
Seven films -- more than twenty-five hours in all -- will be streamed for online viewing, and available for download, beginning with FDR, Truman, and Reagan in February. In the coming months, programs examining Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Jimmy Carter will follow. Finally, after a premiere television broadcast on PBS, a new profile of the 41st President, George H.W. Bush, will launch on May 6.
THE PRESIDENTS on TV
In broadcast, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE will roll out THE PRESIDENTS on PBS beginning in May 2008, and continuing up to the 2008 presidential election in November:
-- May 5 & 6 - George H.W. Bush
-- May 12 & 19 - FDR
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May 25 & 26 - Truman
-- September 15 & 22 - LBJ
-- September
29 - Nixon
-- October 6 & 13 - Jimmy Carter
-- October 20 & 27
- Reagan
THE PRESIDENTS On the Go
A rich array of companion podcasts and vodcasts will be produced monthly for download from THE PRESIDENTS web site, covering themes such as political conventions, debates, presidential character, and more. The first in the series, available now, examines the campaigning season.
"With THE PRESIDENTS, we want to engage viewers in the civic process. To my mind, that involves not just voting on Election Day, but also taking an active interest in where we've been as a nation and what led our country to the place we now hold on the international stage," says AMERICAN EXPERIENCE executive producer Mark Samels. "As we enter a pivotal election year, it is interesting to see the many issues the country wrestled with throughout the 20th century -- from war and religion to healthcare and education -- that we are still debating today."
ABOUT AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Television's most-watched history series, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE has been hailed as "peerless" (Wall Street Journal), "the most consistently enriching program on television" (Chicago Tribune), and "a beacon of intelligence and purpose" (Houston Chronicle). On air and online, the series brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present. Acclaimed by viewers and critics alike, AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentaries have been honored with every major broadcast award, including twenty-four Emmy Awards, four duPont-Columbia Awards, and fourteen George Foster Peabody Awards, one most recently for Two Days in October.
ADDITIONAL GOVERNORS ENDORSE JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT
ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced six additional governors who have endorsed John McCain for president.
"Now is the time to unite our party behind John McCain," said Governor Barbour. "The stakes couldn't be higher this November. This election will offer voters a clear choice: Democrats' liberal vision for our country versus the Republican Party's conservative principles of strong national defense, small government and traditional values. John McCain represents those values and I am proud to support him."
"John McCain is the leader America and our Party needs at this point in our history," said Governor Perdue. "He has the experience and proven judgment to lead our nation, and John's broad appeal will lift all Republicans running for office against stiff Democratic competition this November. On Tuesday, as voters in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont head to the polls, we hope they, too, will stand with us in supporting John McCain and rally our party behind our nominee for president."
"John McCain has already sacrificed more for our country than most of us ever will," said Governor Jindal. "John is a man of great courage and great fortitude. In these uncertain times, his steadfast commitment to keeping America strong and safe is badly needed."
"John McCain is a well known fiscal conservative who will bring strong fiscal discipline to Washington," said Governor Lingle. "He will work hard to cut taxes for all Americans. Senator McCain is a decorated veteran who will make certain that our nation's veterans are treated fairly after their service to our country. I am very proud to be part of his team."
"Our nation faces tremendous challenges that require a leader who's been tested, a leader with character who is guided by traditional values, and a leader with a proven track record of delivering results," said Governor Riley. "John not only meets, but exceeds each of these criteria. I am honored and proud to endorse John McCain for president."
"Senator McCain is a tried and true leader," said Governor Hoeven. "He is a genuine war hero, having served his country in Vietnam, including five and a half years in a prisoner-of-war camp. In these challenging times, we need a strong leader like John McCain to ensure that Americans are safe both at home and abroad. Domestically, Senator McCain has made a commitment to hold the line on taxes, which is important as this country faces a possible economic slowdown. It's also important because the American people, not government, should make decisions on how to spend their money."
John McCain thanked the governors, stating, "Each governor's tireless service has made a positive difference in their respective state. They have consistently stood up for the best interests of those who put them in office, and have fought to reduce the burden of a heavy-handed government and stood for the values that make our country great. I am proud to have each of them as a member of our team, and I know that their support will go a long way toward a Republican victory in November."
ADDITIONAL GOVERNORS FOR JOHN MCCAIN
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour
North Dakota Governor John Hoeven
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue
Alabama Governor Bob Riley
