2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Mark Anderson To Co-Chair Mitt Romney's Arizona Campaign

STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARK ANDERSON TO CO-CHAIR GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY'S ARIZONA CAMPAIGN

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today announced that Arizona State Representative Mark Anderson will Co-Chair his campaign in Arizona. Representative Anderson will work closely with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, State Senator Chuck Gray and Governor Romney's Finance Committee to continue to expand the Governor's base of support in the Grand Canyon State. Sheriff Arpaio is serving as Governor Romney's Honorary Chairman for Arizona while Senator Gray is serving as Chair.

Governor Romney's Arizona campaign also announced that it had eclipsed state fundraising goals and raised $697,082 in total receipts for the first fundraising quarter.

"For many years, Mark Anderson has been a faithful and effective voice for conservative values in the Arizona State Legislature," said Governor Romney. "I am pleased that he has decided to join my growing campaign and look forward to working with him as we add to our strength in Arizona and across the nation."

With today's announcement, Representative Anderson said, "Governor Romney is an impressive leader with a proven track record of accomplishment. On national defense, economic competitiveness and the important moral matters of our day, Governor Romney has the vision and the conservative principles needed to guide America forward."

Senator John McCain’s 2008 Presidential Announcement Tour New Hampshire & South Carolina

Senator McCain’s Presidential Announcement Tour

ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s campaign today announced that the Arizona Senator will announce his candidacy for President of the United States on April 25th in New Hampshire.  Senator McCain will then travel to South Carolina on April 26th, Iowa on April 27th, concluding in Nevada and Arizona on April 28th

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Senator John McCain
Campaign Rally
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. EDT
Prescott Park

105 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801

Senator John McCain
Campaign Rally
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. EDT
Veterans Park
737 Elm Street 
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Senator John McCain

Campaign Rally
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. EDT
Wyche Pavillion
300 South Main Street 
Greenville, South Carolina 29601

Senator John McCain
Campaign Rally
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Adluh Flour – Allen Brothers Milling Company 
804 ½ Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Senator John McCain
Campaign Rally
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. EDT
South Carolina Aquarium   
100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, South Carolina 29401

Senator McCain’s presidential announcement tour will continue with rallies in Des Moines and Sioux City, Iowa on April 27th, and in Nevada and Arizona on April 28th.

Mike Huckabee Comments On Supreme Court Ruling

FORMER GOVERNOR MIKE HUCKABEE APPLAUDS SUPREME COURT RULING ON PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION

MANCHESTER, NH – Former Governor Mike Huckabee (AR) issued the following statement on Wednesday’s 5-4 Supreme Court ruling upholding a federal ban on partial birth abortion.

"I am pleased that the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act passed by Congress in 2003 to protect mothers and children from the use of this gruesome procedure.  As governor of Arkansas, I led the fight to enact a similar ban to protect the sanctity of unborn human life – and I support a federal ban.  With this landmark ruling, I am optimistic that we are turning the tide in favor of life."

Acknowledging that the Supreme Court reviewed a similar case in 2000 with a 5-4 majority ruling to uphold abortion laws, Huckabee said: “The Republican Congress was right to enact to a federal law in 2003 banning partial birth abortion procedures.  Today’s Supreme Court – which upheld the 2003 law – is a narrow victory for those who support the culture of life, beginning with conception.  I applaud the Court's action, which also sends a strong reminder that we must stay vigilant in our cause to protect those who cannot protect themselves.”

Dean On Supreme Court Ruling On Federal Abortion Ban

Dean on Supreme Court Ruling on Federal Abortion Ban

Washington, DC – Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling upholding the federal abortion ban:

“Today's decision by the Supreme Court takes away a right that has previously been affirmed by the Court. A woman's decision about her own reproductive health is a very personal and difficult one that should remain hers to be made with her doctor. This latest decision by the Court stands in stark contradiction to previous rulings recognizing the complexity of women's medical conditions and replaces the judgment of doctors, women and their families for the judgment of five Supreme Court Justices. Regardless of political affiliation, we can all agree that reducing the number of abortions is a priority. Democrats are committed to finding common ground on this issue and focusing on legislative measures to increase education, prevention and support systems to help reduce the number of abortions each year in the United States.”

Bill Richardson On Supreme Court Decision On Abortion Ban

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Calls Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Ban a "Dangerous Step Backward"

SANTA FE, NM- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's today joined with Americans across the country in criticizing the US Supreme Court decision in the Federal Abortion Ban cases.

"Today the Supreme Court took a dangerous step backward in regard to Americans' rights to personal choice and privacy," said Governor Richardson. "In doing so, the Court disregarded the opinion of experienced and respected medical professionals who oppose the ban because there are no exceptions protecting women's health. While not unexpected, I believe this unfortunate decision is a clear signal that the Supreme Court is opening the door to further challenges to personal medical decisions between patients and doctors that should not involve the government."

Governor Richardson has consistently opposed any attempt to limit women's reproductive rights, and as a Congressman voted against similar proposed bans and restrictions on a number of occasions. "I am concerned, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stated so clearly in her dissenting opinion, that this vote could be the beginning of 'an effort to chip away a right declared again and again by this court'," added the Governor. I sincerely hope that is not the case."

Republican Party of Minnesota Statement On Supreme Court Ruling

Republican Party of Minnesota Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Partial Birth Abortion Act

St. Paul- Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on partial birth abortion.

“Today’s Supreme Court decision is a resounding victory for all who value the rights of the unborn.  By standing strong for the partial birth abortion ban and Supreme Court Justices Roberts and Alito, Senator Coleman deserves great praise for his unwavering support for a culture of life.”

Martinez Praises Supreme Court Decision

MARTINEZ PRAISES SUPREME COURT DECISION TO UPHOLD PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION

WASHINGTON – RNC General Chair Mel Martinez today issued the following statement following the United States Supreme Court decision affirming the ban on "partial birth" abortion.

“I applaud the Court’s decision to uphold the ban on partial birth abortion. When lawmakers decided to end this appalling procedure it spoke highly of society’s core values to protect the sanctity of life.”

Obama Response to Supreme Court Decision

OBAMA RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT DECISION

Chicago, IL- Senator Barack Obama today made the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding abortion.

“I strongly disagree with today’s Supreme Court ruling, which dramatically departs from previous precedents safeguarding the health of pregnant women.  As Justice Ginsburg emphasized in her dissenting opinion, this ruling signals an alarming willingness on the part of the conservative majority to disregard its prior rulings respecting a woman’s medical concerns and the very personal decisions between a doctor and patient.  I am extremely concerned that this ruling will embolden state legislatures to enact further measures to restrict a woman's right to choose, and that the conservative Supreme Court justices will look for other opportunities to erode Roe v. Wade, which is established federal law and a matter of equal rights for women.”

Statement from Mayor Rudy Giuliani On Supreme Court Decision

Statement from Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Congressional Ban on Partial Birth Abortion

New York City – Rudy Giuliani made the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Congressional ban on partial birth abortion:

"The Supreme Court reached the correct conclusion in upholding the congressional ban on partial birth abortion. I agree with it."

Mitt Romney Statement On Today's Supreme Court Ruling

STATEMENT ON TODAY'S SUPREME COURT RULING

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement praising the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act:

"Today, our nation's highest court reaffirmed the value of life in America by upholding a ban on a practice that offends basic human decency.  This decision represents a step forward in protecting the weakest and most innocent among us."