2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Joe Biden Announces ‘Joe is Right’ Ad Campaign

BIDEN CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES ‘JOE IS RIGHT’ AD CAMPAIGN
Web & Newspaper Advertisements Tout Joe Is Right

Des Moines, IA (November 26, 2007) – The Biden for President Campaign today continued its ‘Joe is Right’ ad campaign with full page ads in Iowa’s seven largest newspapers. The ‘Joe is Right’ campaign was launched earlier this month with a web video that takes a look at the frequent occasions when Sen. Biden’s rivals have praised him in debates.  Today, the Des Moines Register, Cedar Rapids Gazette, Davenport Quad City Times, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Sioux City Journal, Dubuque Telegraph Herald, and Burlington Hawkeye all carried the ‘Joe is Right’ print ad, which further underscores an emerging consensus on the campaign trail: Joe Biden is the leading voice on foreign policy and national security issues in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Iowans have taken note of this trend. Over the weekend, the Cedar Rapids Gazette published an article entitled, Biden emerges as Dems' foreign policy expert, which said: “Biden's Iowa supporters point to recent debates where other Democrats defer to his foreign policy stances — especially his plan to bring a political solution in Iraq — as evidence he is emerging as the right choice at this volatile juncture in U.S. and world history.”

“Joe is right,” said Biden for President Campaign Manager Luis Navarro, “and it would seem that his democratic rivals—by the virtue of their own words—agree. I am confident that Iowans will choose proven leadership and experience and support Sen. Biden on caucus night.”

Iowa State Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Endorses Hillary Clinton

Ames State Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Endorses Hillary Clinton for President

DES MOINES, IA – Iowans for Hillary today announced State Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President, the 19th Iowa state legislator to endorse Senator Clinton.

"The depth and breadth of Senator Clinton's experience and her knowledge of domestic and international issues is what has led me to endorse her,” said Wessel-Kroeschell.  “Senator Clinton is exceptionally well-rounded, and I have been impressed with her ability to talk in detail about a variety of issues.  I believe that Senator Clinton will bring an end to the war in Iraq, work to ensure that all Americans have access to quality health care and protect the Constitution of the United States. "

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of Beth Wessel-Kroeschell,” said Senator Hillary Clinton.  “She is tirelessly devoted to improving the lives of the people of Story County, and she will add significantly to my organization in Iowa.”

Edwards Launches New Television Ads In Iowa And South Carolina

EDWARDS LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION ADS IN IOWA AND SOUTH CAROLINA

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards goes up on the air with two new television spots which detail why he is the one candidate the American people can trust to take on the corrupt system in Washington and stand up and fight for America’s working families.

In “Born,” which begins airing today in South Carolina, Edwards talks about his experience growing up in a working-class family in rural Carolina mill towns. “When the mills closed, I saw first hand how devastating bad government and corporate greed can be,” says Edwards. “I’m running for president to do what I’ve always done – fight for people like the ones I grew up with against the powerful forces that have corrupted Washington.” Edwards was the first Democratic candidate to go up on the air with television ads in South Carolina earlier this month, and this is his third new spot in the state.

Today in Iowa, Edwards will begin airing “Mess,” which focuses on his belief that ensuring our children have a better life is the great moral test of our generation. “We’re going to have to be willing to take on this corrupt system and change it,” says Edwards. “And if we’re not going to do it, we’re going to have to be willing to look our children in the eye and say we’re going to leave this mess for you.”

A full transcript of each ad follows below:

“BORN”
My dad worked in the mills.
When I was born, he had to borrow fifty dollars to bring me home here.
When the mills closed, I saw first hand how devastating bad government and corporate greed can be.
I'm running for president to do what I've always done - fight for people like the ones I grew up with against the powerful forces that have corrupted Washington.
Don't tell me it can't be done.
I'm John Edwards. And I approve this message because growing up here, you never stop fighting. And you never forget where you came from.

“MESS”
What we want to make certain is true is that our children have a better life than we've had. Twenty generations of Americans before us have ensured that that was true.
And if we want to do that, we're going to have to be willing to take on this corrupt system and change it. And if we're not going to do it, we're going to have to be willing to look our children in the eye and say we're going to leave this mess for you.
This is the great moral test of our generation, and we will meet that test.
I'm John Edwards and I approve this message.

Oprah Winfrey To Tour Early States With Barack Obama

OPRAH WINFREY TO TOUR EARLY STATES WITH BARACK OBAMA

CHICAGO, IL –  The Obama for America campaign today announced that Oprah Winfrey will join Barack Obama for a tour through three early voting states on December 8th and 9th.  Winfrey and Obama will hold two events in Iowa, one in South Carolina, and one in New Hampshire.  All events will be free and open to the public. 

TOUR SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH
DES MOINES, IA
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
COLUMBIA, SC
MANCHESTER, NH

Locations and times for the events will be announced in the coming days.

John McCain 2008 Launches New Television Ad, "Love America Enough"

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 LAUNCHES NEW TELEVISION AD, "LOVE AMERICA ENOUGH"

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced a new television ad to run statewide in New Hampshire.  The new ad highlights John McCain's record of standing up to corrupting special interests, leadership in working to eliminate wasteful and irresponsible earmark spending, and judgment to call for a new strategy in Iraq over four years ago.  General election polling shows John McCain is the only candidate who can beat Hillary Clinton or any other Democratic nominee and his record of leadership on the critical issues differentiates him from the field.  The thirty and sixty second versions of the ad are entitled "Love America Enough."

Script for "Love America Enough" (:60-TV)

JOHN MCCAIN: "Since I've been in Washington, I've made a lot of people angry.

"I made defense contractors angry when I blew the whistle on a $30 billion dollar boondoggle and the culprits were sent to jail.

"I upset the special interests and Washington lobbyists when I passed campaign finance reform.

"I made the Pentagon angry when I criticized Rumsfeld's Iraq strategy, and I upset the media when I supported the strategy that's now succeeding.

"I angered the big spenders in Congress when I called for earmark and spending reform.  No more $233 million dollar bridges to nowhere or $74 million for peanut storage in a defense spending bill.

"I didn't go to Washington to win the Mr. Congeniality award.

"I went to Washington to serve my country.

"I might not like the business as usual crowd in Washington.  But I love America.  I love her enough to make some people angry.

"I'm John McCain and I approve this message."

Huckabee Campaign Unveils 2nd New Ad In Iowa, "Believe"

Huckabee Campaign Unveils 2nd New Ad In Iowa

Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee said today that a new television ad, called “Believe,” will help voters understand his record in public service and his vision for America’s future.
 
"Faith doesn't just influence me, it really defines me,” says Huckabee on camera, echoing a sentiment he often expresses on the campaign trail. 
 
The 30-second spot (the second in two weeks) also reiterates Huckabee’s strong stand on pro-life issues, including his belief that life begins at conception, and dedication to conservative values.  “Let us never sacrifice our principles for anybody's politics.  Not now. Not ever,” said Huckabee. 

Huckabee became politically active because of the life amendment when he helped pass Arkansas’ Unborn Child Amendment.  As governor, he fought for passage of a constitutional amendment to protect the right to life and other pro-life initiatives including signing legislation to ban partial birth abortion and a litany of other measures.  He supports, and has always supported, passage of a federal Life Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. As president, he has vowed to fight for passage of this amendment.
 
Recognizing that “our true strength comes from our families,” Huckabee strongly supports and has consistently supported passage of a federal constitutional amendment that defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman. As Governor of Arkansas, he led the successful effort to pass a similar state constitutional amendment in 2002 and a successful effort to make Arkansas one of three states to adopt "covenant" marriage.

Mike Huckabee for President

:30 TV
"Believe"

AUDIO:

MH on Camera:
"Faith doesn't just influence me, it really defines me."

MH Voice Over:
"I don't have to wake up everyday wondering what do I need to believe."

MH at Values Voter Summit:
"Let us never sacrifice our principles for anybody's politics. Not now. Not ever!" (Applause/Cheering)

MH Voice Over:
"I believe Life begins at conception."

MH at Values Voter Summit:
"We believe in some things. We stand by those things. We live or die by those things!" (Applause/Cheering)

MH Voice Over:
"I'm Mike Huckabee, and I approved this message."

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta Backs Giuliani For President

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta Backs Giuliani for President
Leader of New Hampshire’s Largest City Joins Team Rudy as State Co-Chairman

Manchester, NH – The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced that Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta is supporting Mayor Giuliani for President. Mayor Guinta will serve as Rudy’s New Hampshire State Co-Chairman. Guinta, who recently was re-elected to a second term as Mayor of the state’s largest city, is one of the Granite State’s most prominent Republicans.

“Rudy Giuliani has been tested on the issues New Hampshire Republicans care about most. As Mayor of America’s largest city, he cut taxes, eliminated wasteful spending and dramatically reduced crime,” said Mayor Guinta. “Mayor Giuliani is the type of strong, visionary leader we need as President. I look forward to campaigning alongside the Mayor and helping him win the New Hampshire primary.”

“It is an honor to have the support of Mayor Guinta. He understands how important it is for government to live within its means and to protect citizens by fighting crime,” said Mayor Giuliani. “Mayor Guinta’s advice and counsel will prove invaluable in my effort to win the New Hampshire Primary.”

Guinta joins several top New Hampshire Republicans who are backing Mayor Giuliani, including former Congressman Bill Zeliff, Ambassador Joseph Petrone and his wife Augusta, Councilor Ray Wieczorek, former House Speakers Doug Scamman and Stewart Lamprey, House GOP Whip Stephen Stepanek, and former state GOP chairs Rhona Charbonneau and Wayne Semprini.

Romney For President Launches New Radio Ad, "Stronger Economy"

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT LAUNCHES NEW RADIO AD, "STRONGER ECONOMY"

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President launched its newest radio ad, "Stronger Economy."  The ad highlights Governor Romney's call to cut spending in Washington and lower taxes on the American people.  Governor Romney has a record of fiscal leadership in Massachusetts and he was the first presidential candidate to sign the "Taxpayer Protection Pledge" to oppose any effort to increase taxes.

The ad will begin airing as part of the campaign's rotation tomorrow in Iowa.

Script For "Stronger Economy" (Radio:60):

ANNOUNCER:  "Governor Mitt Romney on controlling wasteful spending and lowering burdensome taxes."

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY:  "I saw the potential of economic conservatism when I became governor.  Our state budget was $3 billion short.  Liberals wanted to raise taxes, but I cut government instead.

"I eliminated and combined duplicative agencies and programs, and I balanced the budget 4 years in a row."

ANNOUNCER:  "As president Mitt Romney will audit Washington top to bottom.  Mitt will cap non-defense spending – a bold plan that'll save $300 billion in 10 years."

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY:  "We have an opportunity to really make a change in this country. 

"I'm going to cut spending.  I'm going to cut taxes. 

"Lower marginal tax rates for all Americans."

ANNOUNCER:  "And Mitt Romney is the first candidate to take the tax pledge."

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY:  "I signed the tax pledge because I want everyone to know where I stand.  We've got to get taxes down and grow our economy."

ANNOUNCER:  "A stronger economy?  Vote Mitt Romney for President."

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY:  "I'm Mitt Romney and I approved this message."

ANNOUNCER:  "Paid for by Romney for President.  MittRomney.com" 

John Edwards Statement On Announcement Of New Hampshire Primary Date

SENATOR JOHN EDWARDS STATEMENT ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY DATE

Chapel Hill, North Carolina -- Senator John Edwards released the following statement in response to Bill Gardner's announcement that the New Hampshire primary will take place on January 8th:

“I am pleased that New Hampshire will retain its rightful place as the first-in-the-nation primary.  I applaud Bill Gardner's work to protect New Hampshire's significance in our nominating process.  The New Hampshire primary is critical because voters in New Hampshire take their responsibility seriously: they listen to the candidates, look them in the eye, ask them tough questions and size them up.  In New Hampshire, ideas truly matter more than money and that is precisely why this is anyone's race.

“I look forward to campaigning across New Hampshire during the final weeks of this campaign.  I have spent time in living rooms and town halls in every corner of the state and everywhere I go, I hear from voters that they're looking for real, meaningful change in Washington next November.  From now until January 8, I look forward to continuing to meet with voters to talk about my plans to shake up Washington and restore the power of government to the hands of regular, hardworking people.”

Governor Mitt Romney On The New Hampshire Primary

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ON THE NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on the New Hampshire primary date:

"It is good news that New Hampshire's traditional role in the process has been maintained.  I will work to ensure that all New Hampshire's delegates are seated at the Convention."