Former Rival, Hunter, Endorses Huckabee

Former Rival, Hunter, Endorses Huckabee

Mike Huckabee got a welcomed endorsement today from one of his former rivals for the GOP nod to the White House. Rep.Duncan Hunter (R-CA) endorsed Huckabee, citing his”outstanding character and integrity.”

I got to know Governor Hukcabee well on the campaign trail, “said Hunter in a press statement.” Of the remaining candidates I feel that he is strongly committed to strengthening national defense, constructing the border fence and meeting the challenge of China’s emergence as a military superpower.”

“Mike Huckabee is a man of outstanding character and integrity. I saw that character over the last year of campaigning and was greatly impressed, ” Hunter continues.” The other Republican candidates have many strengths and I wish them all well. My personal choice is Mike Huckabee.”

Huckabee in a statement provided by the campaign said that he was “honored” to have Hunter’s support.

Despite Impossible Odds, Huckabee Supporters Still Plan To Vote For Him

Despite Impossible Odds, Huckabee Supporters Still Plan To Vote For Him

Most didn’t care; others, resolutely defiant. When told that Mike Huckabee didn’t have much of a shot at winning the nomination, supporters said they were voting for him anyway.

What surprised Kelly Smith, a journalist living outside a town named Heartland, was the age range and makeup of the audience. He noted people in the crowd were in their late 30s and early 40s, bringing entire families of toddlers and pre-teens to the event. He also noted that, in an area with a sizeable evangelical community, it was surprising to him that “not a single Republican official had showed up.”

Edwards Weighs Clinton Endorsement

Edwards Weighs Clinton Endorsement
Former Candidate Torn Between Clinton and Obama in Democratic Race

As he weighs a possible endorsement in the Democratic race, former Sen. John Edwards is as split as the party he once hoped to lead — and is seriously considering supporting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, despite the sharp criticism he leveled at her on the campaign trail, according to former aides and advisers.

In deciding between his one-time rivals, Edwards appears deeply divided. Several former advisers likened his thought process to a heart-versus-head split — with his heart favoring Sen. Barack Obama's strong message of change, and his head attracted to Clinton's tested nature and commitment to tough fights.

Obama steps out in front

Obama steps out in front
Clinton not out of it yet, but odds no longer in her favor

Sen. Barack Obama began campaigning as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, rolling out an economic plan and challenging Republican Sen. John McCain as much as he was Sen. Hillary Clinton.

But Clinton's political field director, Guy Cecil, said Clinton continues to lead in Texas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, which together represent 64% of remaining delegates. After those states vote, he said, "we expect that we will be in a virtual tie with Sen. Obama in delegates."

McCain Signs Up a Bush Fund-Raising Organizer

McCain Signs Up a Bush Fund-Raising Organizer

Senator John McCain began tapping into President Bush’s prized political donor base on Tuesday as his campaign announced that Mercer Reynolds, who helped Mr. Bush raise a record $273 million for the 2004 re-election campaign, would be the national finance co-chairman for Mr. McCain.


Mr. McCain is now the presumptive nominee, although he still faces a Republican competitor, Mike Huckabee, who continues to accumulate delegates despite Mr. McCain’s daunting lead.

Clinton leading Obama in Ohio, Pennsylvania: poll

Clinton leading Obama in Ohio, Pennsylvania: poll

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has double-digit leads over Barack Obama in Ohio and Pennsylvania, both crucial states in upcoming primaries, according to Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday.

Among Ohio Democrats, women back Clinton, 56 percent to 30 percent for Obama, while men back Clinton 52 percent to 42 percent, the poll found.


The survey found that among likely Democratic primary voters in Pennsylvania, Clinton leads Obama 52 percent to 36 percent.

I find this article a little shocking. I would vote in favor of Barack Obama but i guess thats just me.

Obama's challenge: to salt his rhetoric with kitchen-table economics

Obama's challenge: to salt his rhetoric with kitchen-table economics

Barack Obama's key challenge in the coming weeks is countering Hillary Clinton's portrayal of him as all talk and no action.

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many don't exactly adore the Clintons, for reasons that aren't all the fault of the Clintons, who do not have a monopoly on pettiness.

This article was interesting as well as very informative as to the tactics that Hilary Clinton is using to try and stay on top.

Duncan Hunter tackles the nanny state

Duncan Hunter tackles the nanny state

Education issues are not the foundation of Duncan Hunter's bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

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He's mostly running on an anti-immigration platform.

This really wasn't an interesting article.

Biden, Richardson Failed to Get 1,000 Valid Signatures in Rhode Island

Biden, Richardson Failed to Get 1,000 Valid Signatures in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island requires 1,000 signatures for candidates to gain a place on a presidential primary ballot.

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The checking process revealed that both Joe Biden and Bill Richardson failed to submit 1,000 valid signatures. It is true that Biden withdrew on January 3, and that Richardson withdrew on January 10. However, they hadn’t withdrawn during the petitioning period (in December 2007).

This is kind of a shock. If these candidates expect to be our future presidents, dont you think they could at least be up to date with deadline and get what they needed to do done.

CBS Poll: Obama Leaps Ahead In N.H.

CBS Poll: Obama Leaps Ahead In N.H.
New Poll Shows Obama With A Seven-Point Lead Over Clinton On Eve Of Primary

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has opened up a seven-point lead on Hillary Clinton among New Hampshire voters on the eve of that state's primary, according to a new CBS News poll.

By winning the Iowa caucuses, Obama appears to have put questions about his electability to rest for many New Hampshire voters. Forty-two percent in the latest poll said they believe Obama has the best chance of winning the general election, up from just 11 percent in November.

Huckabee: Romney can dish it out but can't take it

Huckabee: Romney can dish it out but can't take it.

NASHUA, N.H.—Republican Iowa caucuses winner Mike Huckabee says he's surprised that rival Mitt Romney is showing a streak of being thin-skinned after weeks in which Romney ran critical TV ads against him and Sen. John McCain of Arizona in the early nominating states.

Citing the Saturday night debate of the GOP contenders, Huckabee told CNN's "Late Edition" that "every time John McCain or Fred Thompson or even when I said something about (Romney's) record, he immediately bristled and said, 'Well, we don't need a personal attack.'"

In Iowa, Huckabee said Romney "spent millions of dollars specifically targeting me in television ads, radio ads, and filling up mailboxes with negative attack ads, misrepresenting my record on a number of things. And when asked, was it a negative attack, he said, oh no, it is not personal, it is just a policy difference.

This article is surprising. I was aware of the cruel intentions that the candidates had towards each other but I didn't really think they would act like such kids.