2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Indianapolis Star Endorses Hillary For President

Indianapolis Star Endorses Hillary

Today, the Indianapolis Star endorsed Hillary for President. Excerpts of the endorsement follow:

"Clinton offers a clear-eyed view of the way things are. She offers nuanced positions on how to address the war in Iraq, trade with China and economic expansion. Her depth of knowledge is remarkable…"

"[She] is well prepared for the rigors of the White House. She is tough, experienced and realistic about what can and cannot be accomplished on the world stage…"

"On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is the better choice, based on her experience and grasp of major issues, to confront those challenges. She earns The Star's endorsement in Tuesday's primary…

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad: "Health Solutions"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD: "HEALTH SOLUTIONS"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released a new television ad, entitled "Health Solutions," highlighting John McCain's bold agenda to reform our health care system. The ad will air in the important battleground state of Ohio.

Script For "Health Solutions" (:30)

JOHN MCCAIN: I'm John McCain and I approved this message.

There's many, many solutions to this problem.

ANNCR: Bold solutions for America's health care mess.

Straight talk to provide portable, affordable health care.

Require millionaires to get off prescription drug subsidies.

End junk lawsuits that tax consumers.

Lower prescription drug prices through importation programs.

Bold new solutions. Not tired old politics.

“Pennies” Shows Clinton Campaign’s Gas Tax Gimmick Won’t Pay Off for Hoosiers

“Pennies” Shows Clinton Campaign’s Gas Tax Gimmick Won’t Pay Off for Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana families are feeling pain the pain of high gas prices. The Clinton campaign’s response is a “gas tax holiday” proposal even its own aides say won’t work, a plan they admit helps score political points. Worse yet, the Clinton campaign is attacking U.S. Sen. Barack Obama in a TV ad for refusing to embrace this election-year gimmick.

A new 30-second TV spot, “Pennies,” highlights the criticism Hillary Clinton’s gas tax plan has received from policy experts, a proposal described by USA Today as “political pandering.” The spot tells Hoosiers what Obama plans to do to help drive down gas prices and provide relief to consumers over the long term, proposals that include investigating oil companies for price gouging, taxing their windfall profits and giving working families a permanent $1,000 tax cut to help offset rising gas costs. 

“Pennies” :30 seconds

“Another negative ad from Hillary Clinton.

“But here’s what she's NOT saying.

“USA Today calls her three-month gas tax holiday "political pandering."  It’s an election year-gimmick, saving Hoosiers just pennies a day.

“Barack Obama's plan?  Take on price-gouging by oil companies.  Tax their windfall profits.  Invest in alternative energy. Give working families a permanent, thousand-dollar tax cut to help with rising costs.

“That's change we can believe in.

“I'm Barack Obama and I approve this message.”

Clinton Superdelegate and Former DNC Chairman Joe Andrew Endorses Barack Obama

Clinton Superdelegate and Former DNC Chairman Joe Andrew Endorses Barack Obama

Indianapolis, IN — Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Joe Andrew, a Clinton Superdelegate, switched his support to endorse Barack Obama for President today, citing his ability to create a new kind of politics:

“Today I am announcing my support for Senator Barack Obama for President of the United States of America.  I am changing my support from Senator Clinton to Senator Obama, and calling for my fellow Democrats across my home State of Indiana, and my fellow super delegates across the nation, to heal the rift in our Party and unite behind Barack Obama.

In an accident of timing, Indiana has been given the opportunity to truly make a difference.  Hoosiers should grab that power and do what in their heart they know is right. They should reject the old negative politics and vote for true change.  Don't settle for the tried and true and the simplistic slogans, but listen to your heart and dare to be inspired.  Only a cynic would be critical of Barack Obama inspiring millions.  Only the uninformed could forget that the candidate that wins in November is always the candidate that inspires millions.

We need a candidate who will re-invigorate the economy and keep good jobs here in America. We need a candidate who will end the war in Iraq. We need a candidate who will provide health coverage for our 45 million uninsured neighbors. We need a candidate who will end our addiction to high-priced foreign oil by investing in renewable energy here at home.

That candidate is Barack Obama.

…Despite the simple and overwhelming pressure to do anything and everything to win, Barack Obama has risen above it all and demanded a new brand of politics.  People flock to Senator Obama because they are rejecting the hyperbole of the old politics.  The past eight years of George Bush have witnessed a retreat from substance, science, and reason in favor spin, cronyism and ideology.  Barack Obama has dared not only to criticize it, as all Democrats do, but to actually reject playing the same old game. And in doing so, he has shown us a new path to victory.”

In New NC Ad, Gov. Easley Says “Hillary is the One We Can Count On to Get the Job Done”

In New NC Ad, Gov. Easley Says “Hillary is the One We Can Count On to Get the Job Done”

In a new 30-second spot airing in North Carolina, Governor Mike Easley, who endorsed Hillary for president earlier this week, says that during these tough times “Hillary is the one we can count on to get the job done.”

Following is the script for the ad.

"Determined"

TV :30

Gov. Easley: These are tough times in America and I think that Hillary is the one we can count on to get the job done.

She's going to turn the economy around, she's going bring new jobs, she's going to get some tax cuts for the middle class for a change.

She's going to make health care available to everybody in this country, and she's going to do everything she can to help every child reach their full potential.

She is so resilient, so determined.

She knows how to deliver.

She'll be a great president.

Hillary Clinton: I'm Hillary Clinton and I approved this message.