WASHINGTON (CNN) - Sen. John McCain is aiming to persuade Sen. Hillary Clinton supporters to forget about party unity and side with him instead during a campaign stop in the swing state of Ohio.
At first glance at a General Motors auto plant in Lordstown, Ohio, on Friday, McCain’s push for fuel-efficient cars was not just […]
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In tonight’s very amicable Republican debate Romney came across as the consensus winner. As I watched reaction from the talking heads it was clear that Romney’s message came across the clearest as he showcased his economic knowledge and experience in the private sector. McCain for the most part came across very presidential and other than his […]
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If ever there was a time to stop John McCain, now is that time. Heading into tonight’s debate, GOP rivals Rudy Giuliani, and Mitt Romney will be aiming at John McCain. In a switch from the gang tackles on Mitt Romney in previous debates, expect that the candidates (besides the ever fawning Mike Huckabee) will […]
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Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson quit the Republican presidential race on Tuesday, after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states.”Today, I have withdrawn my candidacy for president of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort,” Thompson said in a […]
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In what appears to be a last ditch effort to keep his campaign alive, Mike Huckabee is considering pulling out of Florida ahead of the January 29th GOP primary. After failing to catch on with non-evangelicals after his surprise Iowa win, Huckabee is slashing costs to keep his campaign viable.
“A 50-seat plane for 15 people […]
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Wall Street Journal
Once again, Mr. Huckabee failed to achieve significant support outside his evangelical base. Only 1 in 7 non-evangelicals voted for him, placing him behind not just Mr. McCain but Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney. He finished a close second overall only because he won more than 2 out of 5 evangelical voters, who […]
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From the Fox Embeded Producers Blog
Romney held another press availability this evening and commented on leaving the Palmetto State for Nevada. He said he still hopes to do well and might even surprise people:
“There are 2 states having primaries and presidential processes on the same day and I’m spending equal time in both states, of […]
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I can’t seem to figure out the official delegate count anywhere. I’ve been to multiple major news sites and get a different answer from each. As of January 16, 2008 here is what 3 major news sites where reporting for the GOP Delegate Count:
Fox News:
Mitt Romney 42
Mike Huckabee 21
John […]
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Mike Huckabee and Barack Obama both picked up a win in the Iowa caucuses tonight. What this will mean going forward is yet to be seen. My belief is Huckabee is a one hit wonder and Barack Obama now rolls on into New Hampshire with a full head of steam. Obama moves […]
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After announcing his decision to drop out of the race, Tancredo endorsed Mitt Romney’s presidential bid, saying the former Massachusetts governor’s views came closest to his own stance on illegal immigration, and that he “could go the distance” and win the presidency.
Tancredo, a Colorado Republican, is a fierce proponent of stricter illegal […]
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