GOVERNOR ROMNEY TRAVELS TO IOWA
Boston, MA – Governor Romney continues his "Strong America" Bus Tour on Monday, December 31st. Please note updated schedule. On Tuesday, January 1st, the "Strong America" Bus Tour will continue with a series of "House Party Huddles."
COUNCIL BLUFFS DAILY NONPAREIL: EDWARDS DEMOCRATS’ BEST CHOICE FOR IOWA, NATION
Council Bluffs’ daily paper endorses John Edwards for president, says Edwards understands the wants and needs of Iowans as the only candidate with rural roots
Des Moines, Iowa – Today, the Daily Nonpareil of Council Bluffs, Iowa formally endorsed John Edwards for president. This endorsement, from the daily paper in the largest city in southwest Iowa, is a clear sign of Edwards’ growing momentum going into the Iowa caucuses this week.
“Iowans have big voices and strong convictions,” the Daily Nonpareil wrote in its endorsement of Edwards. “We have families and jobs and needs to survive. And we want a leader who understands us, who listens to us and who will do right by us. That leader is John Edwards.
“The son of a textile mill worker, Edwards has a better knowledge of the wants and needs of rural America,” the endorsement continued. “He can relate to the rural culture better than any of the other democratic candidates, as he is the only candidate with rural roots.
“Edwards knows Iowa. He has spent much of his campaign visiting all of our 99 counties and talking WITH, not AT, our residents. We believe John Edwards is the strongest of all the Democratic candidates and the most viable in a presidential election.”
The full text of the endorsement can be viewed online at: https://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19152763&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555106&rfi=6
Nashua Telegraph Is 26th New Hampshire Newspaper To Endorse John McCain For President
"McCain is here once again, crisscrossing the Granite State in his Straight Talk Express tour bus, displaying the same integrity, vision and, yes, straight talk ... At a time when some candidates present themselves to voters as something they haven't always been, we find the Arizona senator to be the genuine article. You might not always agree with his answers, but you won't leave a conversation wondering where he stands." -- Nashua Telegraph
McCain Our Choice For GOP Nomination
Editorial
Nashua Telegraph
December 30, 2007
Marshalltown Times-Republican Endorses Obama
DES MOINES – Citing his “openness” and “common sense approach” on issues such as health care and energy, the Marshalltown Times-Republican today endorsed U.S. Senator Barack Obama for President.
Obama has also been endorsed by the Sioux City Journal, Iowa City Press Citizen, Ottumwa Courier, Woodbine Twiner/Logan Herald-Observer, Daily Iowan, Iowa State Daily, Des Moines’ El Latino, and Sioux City’s Mundo Latino.
Concord Monitor Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
MANCHESTER, NH – Today, Senator Hillary Clinton received the endorsement of the Concord Monitor in the upcoming presidential primary.
In their endorsement editorial, the Monitor wrote that Senator Clinton’s "unique combination of smarts, experience and toughness makes her the best choice to win the November election and truly get things done."
Clinton has also received the endorsements of four Cabinet Press weekly papers, the Keene Sentinel, Foster's Daily Democrat and Laconia Citizen, and 11 Salmon Press weekly newspapers.
THE DAILY NONPAREIL ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY
"Sunday's Our View: Nonpareil Endorses Romney"
The Daily Nonpareil [Council Bluffs, IA]
Editorial
December 30, 2007
"Our Position: Romney excels over all other Republican candidates.
"At no time in recent memory has this nation faced a greater array of formidable, complex and potentially dangerous challenges. The very nature of those complex challenges and the potential means of addressing them is a recipe for divisiveness. As Americans continue their search for a new commander-in-chief, they should search for an individual with vision, intellect and experience.
"In a Republican presidential field that boasts a host of candidates who bring a wide range of talents and experience to the table, we think former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney rises to the top as the best choice to lead his party toward the 2008 election."
SEN. BIDEN CONTINUES ‘CAUCUS COUNTDOWN TOUR’
Biden Campaign Announces Caucus Night Plan
Des Moines, IA (December 30, 2007): The Biden Campaign announced today its caucus night rally will take place in Des Moines at the Science Center of Iowa. Beginning at 9pm, precinct captains, supporters, family and friends are invited to join Sen. Biden as caucus results unfold. More details on this event to follow.
Today in Mason City, Sen. Biden and his wife Jill are joined by Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Schiff, renowned for his role as White House Communications Director Toby Ziegler on the hit political drama “The West Wing.”
Sen. Joe Biden continues his eight-day ‘Caucus Countdown Tour’ visiting 28 Iowa counties across the Hawkeye State. Over the course of this campaign Biden will have visited 90 of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Sen. Biden will join supporters for the Biden Campaign Caucus Rally on December 30, 2008 at the Science Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
TIMES-REPUBLICAN ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY
"Romney Has Proven Record Of Leadership, Plan For Change"
The Times-Republican [Marshalltown, IA]
Editorial
December 30, 2007
"Selecting a president is a huge responsibility. It has been extremely difficult this year for Republicans however since all the candidates have some particular trait that appeals to GOP loyalists but no one seems to be the clear runaway candidate.
"But we think after Republicans finally dissect each of the candidates to determine who they should ultimately vote for, they will determine as we did and Mitt Romney will be their clear choice in the Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 3.
"Romney is the most conservative candidate who is running.
"Romney’s views for a strong military, limited government, lower taxes, free market principles, immigration reform, family values and high ethical standards are what make him appealing to conservative voters and to this newspaper."
Concord Monitor Is 25th New Hampshire Newspaper To Endorse John McCain For President
"Like the gyroscopes that keep ships and planes on course, firm principles and a profound sense of honor guide Sen. John McCain. He learns from his mistakes, but he does not abandon long-held beliefs When McCain approaches a decision, his first battle is with his own conscience. He doesn't put his finger into the political wind but runs against it if need be to do what he thinks is right." -- Concord Monitor
Republicans' Best Choice Is John McCain
Editorial
Concord Monitor
December 29, 2007
SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON AND PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TO CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S EVE IN IOWA WITH BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS
Rock Band to Help the Clintons Bring in the New Year at Des Moines ‘New Year, New Beginnings’ Celebration
DES MOINES, IA – Iowans for Hillary announced today that Big Head Todd and the Monsters will help Senator Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton bring in the New Year in Des Moines. The New Year, New Beginnings Celebration will be held at 10 p.m. at Capitol Square in Des Moines. Earlier in the day, Hillary will celebrate with Iowans in Muscatine and Waterloo, while President Clinton will attend events in Missouri Valley and Ottumwa.
Big Head Todd and the Monsters are widely known for their songs “Broken Hearted Savior” and “Blue Sky.” “Blue Sky” has become a staple at Clinton Campaign events for its uplifting lyrics that remind listeners, “yes, you can change the world.”
