Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to Set Up Committee for 2008 Presidential Run

[Fox News] Republican Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor and a favorite of conservatives, will take the first step in a 2008 presidential bid, an official told The Associated Press on Friday.
Huckabee, 51, plans to file papers on Monday establishing an exploratory committee that will allow him to raise money and hire campaign staff, said […]

Senator John McCain Says He’d Like to Mend Fences With Conservative Christian Leader James Dobson

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — Sen. John McCain said Tuesday he hopes to patch things up with conservative Christian leader James Dobson, who recently said he would not support the Republican’s presidential bid under any circumstances.
In a radio interview with KCBI, a Dallas Christian station, Dobson argued that McCain did not support traditional marriage […]

Sen. Christopher Dodd Announces Bid for President

[Fox News] Democratic Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd on Thursday announced his bid for the presidency on the “Imus in the Morning” radio show.
“I decided I wanted to get on the arena floor and make my case to be president,” said the 62-year-old lawmaker, who pointed to his experience and background as his strengths.
The 26-year Senate […]