2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Senator Norm Coleman Endorses John McCain for President

SENATOR NORM COLEMAN ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that U.S. Senator Norm Coleman has endorsed John McCain for president.

"I have had the honor to work with John McCain since I first entered the senate in 2002. He is an effective leader who is the best person to lead the fight against radical Islamic extremism," said Senator Coleman. "John McCain is a committed conservative who will lower our taxes, stop wasteful government spending, and reduce the size of government. I am proud to support John McCain for president."

John McCain thanked Senator Coleman for his support, saying, "Norm Coleman is a friend with whom I enjoy working in the senate. He is a results-oriented leader who has served the people of Minnesota with honor and integrity. I am honored to have his support"

Former California Governor Pete Wilson Endorses John McCain for President

FORMER CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR PETE WILSON ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that former Governor of California Pete Wilson has endorsed John McCain for president. Governor Wilson issued the following statement on his endorsement.

"I served with John McCain in the senate. During his twenty-four years in Congress, he has taken strong and courageous stands and held firm to them when others shifted with the political winds. He has been good-humored but steadfast in insisting upon reform. He has been tenacious in insisting that Congress cut wasteful spending, and in demanding greater resources to strengthen our military. He will cut taxes to stimulate economic growth. He will close our borders to illegal immigration. He will be stubborn in facing down powerful special interests, as he has been all his life.

"John McCain will be the optimistic, courageous, and consistently strong and reliable leader America so needs to face down, pursue and defeat the enemies of freedom. He will win the respect and confidence of our allies and the respect and anxiety of our enemies.

"I am proud to endorse John McCain for president."

John McCain thanked Governor Wilson for his support, saying, "Through his dedicated public service, Pete has earned the respect and admiration of the people of California. I am honored to have his support, and I am thankful that he is a part of our team."

Pete Wilson was born in Lake Forest, Illinois in 1933. He attended Yale University and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Governor Wilson went on to earn his law degree at the University of California. Prior to becoming Governor, Pete Wilson served as a State Assemblyman, Mayor of San Diego, and U.S. Senator. 

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Los Angeles Times Endorses John McCain For President

LOS ANGELES TIMES ENDORSES JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

"At a different moment in American history, we would hesitate to support a candidate for president whose social views so substantially departed from those we hold. But in this election, nothing less than America's standing in the world turns on the outcome. Given that, our choice for the Republican nominee in 2008 is sure and heartfelt. It is John McCain. McCain opposes abortion and rejects the right of gays and lesbians to marry -- two positions we reject. He supports the war in Iraq, whereas we see this nation's interests better served by a prompt and orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces. But the Arizona senator's conservatism is, if not always to our liking, at least genuine. It reflects his fundamental individualism, spanning his distrust of big government ..." -- Los Angeles Times

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Editorial
Los Angeles Times
Sunday, February 3, 2008 Edition

At a different moment in American history, we would hesitate to support a candidate for president whose social views so substantially departed from those we hold. But in this election, nothing less than America's standing in the world turns on the outcome. Given that, our choice for the Republican nominee in 2008 is sure and heartfelt. It is John McCain.

John McCain 2008 Announces Minnesota Leadership

JOHN MCCAIN 2008 ANNOUNCES MINNESOTA LEADERSHIP

ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced its Minnesota Leadership Team. Congressman Jim Ramstad (R-03) and Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek will serve as Co-Chairs of John McCain's campaign in Minnesota. Former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz will serve as Honorary State Chair and Governor Tim Pawlenty will continue to serve as National Co-Chair for the campaign. These Minnesota leaders join the growing grassroots organization on behalf of John McCain's candidacy leading up to the Minnesota Caucuses on February 5th.

"I am very pleased that John McCain's efforts in Minnesota continue to gain momentum," said Governor Tim Pawlenty. "He is the one candidate who can unite the Reagan coalition of fiscal conservatives, social conservatives, and national security conservatives, and lead our Party to victory in November."

"Tough times call for tested leadership, and John McCain is clearly the most tested, experienced and capable candidate running for president," said Congressman Ramstad. "Above all, John McCain is a person of complete integrity which is essential to restore trust and respect."

John McCain thanked the Minnesota leadership team, saying, "I am very proud of the team we have assembled in Minnesota, and I am thankful to each member for his support. With their support, I am confident of our success on February 5th."

National Co-Chair
Governor Tim Pawlenty

Honorary State Chair
Former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz

State Co-Chairs
U.S. Congressman Jim Ramstad (MN-03) 
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek

Legislative Team
State Representative Jim Abeler, Anoka
State Representative John Berns, Wayzata
State Representative Tony Cornish, Good Thunder
State Senator Steve Dille, Dassel
State Senator Dennis Frederickson, New Ulm
State Representative Pat Garofalo, Farmington
State Representative Steve Gottwalt, St. Cloud
State Representative Rod Hamilton, Mountain Lake
House Minority Whip Denny McNamara, Hastings
State Senator Geoff Michel, Edina
State Representative Dennis Ozment, Rosemount
State Representative Dean Simpson, Perham

Local Grassroots Leadership Team

Rick Aguilar
Chairman, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Minnesota, West Saint Paul

Chas Anderson
Former Pawlenty for Governor Endorsement Director

Tony Bennett
Ramsey County Commissioner

Charlie Berg
Former State Senator, Chokio

DeEtta Bilek
Chair, Wadena County GOP, Aldrich

Andy Brehm
Former Press Secretary, U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, Wayzata

Joel Carlson
Former State Representative, Moorhead

John Cooney
Former Campaign Manager, Congressman Jim Ramstad, Plymouth

Scott Cottington
Former Political Director, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Mendota Heights

Ray Cox
Former State Representative, Northfield

Carleton Crawford
Chair, Congressional District 5 GOP, Minneapolis

Chuck Dimler
Former State Representative, Chanhassen

Ron Eibensteiner
Former Republican Party of Minnesota Chair, Minneapolis

Larry Grewach
Chair, House District 64A, St. Paul

Jim Gustafson
Former State Senator, Duluth

John Himle
Former State Representative, Bloomington

Andrew Foxwell
Volunteer Youth Coordinator, Minneapolis

Ben Golnik
Former Executive Director, Republican Party of Minnesota, Saint Paul

Victor Gomez
Treasurer, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Minnesota

John Gronewald
Southwest Minnesota State University College Republican

Eric Hoplin
Former Deputy Chairman, Republican Party of Minnesota, Burnsville
Former Chairman, National College Republicans

Gary Iocco
Former State Representative Candidate, Red Wing

Greg Johnson
Former Staffer for Governor Pawlenty

Tom Kelly
Former Attorney General Candidate

Dave Kleis
Mayor & Former State Senator, St. Cloud

Roger Knauss
Chair, Senate District 15, Rockville

Rory Koch
Chair, Congressional District 4 GOP, Saint Paul

Michael Krueger
Former Campaign Manager, Governor Pawlenty, Woodbury
Former Executive Director, National College Republicans

Arlene Lesewski
Co-Chair, Lyon County GOP, Marshall

Teresa Lynch
Former State Representative, Andover

Tom Mason
Former Chief of Staff, Senator Norm Coleman, North Oaks

Brian McClung
Past Chair, Minnesota Young Republicans, West Saint Paul

Bert McKasy
Former State Representative, Mendota Heights

Robert Meffert
Co-Chair, Lyon County GOP, Marshall

Lyle Mehrkens
Former State Senator and State Representative, Red Wing

Connie Morrison
Former State Representative, Burnsville

Ed Oliver 
Former State Senator, Deephaven

Bernie Omann
Former State Representative, St. Joseph

Jerry Paar
Co-Chair, Congressional District 3 GOP, Edina

Syndey Pauly
Former State Representative, Eden Prairie

Linda Presthus
Co-Chair, Congressional District 3 GOP, Edina

Bill Pulkrabek
Washington County Commissioner, Oakdale

Klarice Rinne
Chair, Watonwan County GOP

Juan Carlos Ruisenor
Secretary, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Minnesota

Leonard Runck
Co-Chair, Redwing County GOP, Lamberton

Art Seaberg
Former State Representative, Eagan

Craig Shaver
Former State Representative, Wayzata

Ron Sieloff
Former State Senator and Representative, Saint Paul

Charles Slocum
Former Republican Party of Minnesota Chair, Minnetonka

Jane Stewart
Deputy Chair, Congressional District 6 GOP & Chair, Senate District 56, Stillwater

David Sturrock
Treasurer, Congressional District 7 and Former Candidate, Congressional District 7, Marshall

Gwen Sturrock
Former Deputy Chair, Congressional District 7, Marshall

Steve Sviggum
Former House Speaker, Kenyon

Barb Sykora
Former State Representative, Excelsior

Juan Vega
Vice Chairman, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Barack Obama Target Center Minneapolis Minnesota Photos

Barack Obama Target Center Minneapolis Minnesota Photos

Barack Obama Target Center Minneapolis Minnesota Photos

Governor Mitt Romney On Victory In Maine

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ON VICTORY IN MAINE

Boston, MA – Throughout the state of Maine, people have gathered at their local caucus site over the last two days and cast their vote for conservative change in Washington.   With only a few caucus sites left to report tomorrow, Governor Romney issued the following statement concerning his victory in Maine:

"Today, the people of Maine joined those from across the nation in casting their vote for conservative change in Washington.  All across the state, men and women gathered to help chart the future course of our country.  Tonight, they have made their voice known and have endorsed our conservative vision for a stronger America.  Like many Americans, the people of Maine are tired of Washington promises made but broken. 

"The need for change in Washington is even more apparent today.  With our economy facing uncertain times, we need a leader who actually understands how the economy works and how jobs are created.  We also need a leader from outside of Washington who is ready to meet the long-term challenges facing our country.  With a career spent working in the economy, creating jobs, turning around faltering institutions and imposing fiscal discipline, I am ready to bring conservative change to Washington.  In this campaign, I am proud to have the support of the people of Maine."

Mitt Romney Minnesota Live Streaming Video

Mitt Romney Minnesota Live Streaming Video