2008 Election Game: Campaign Thread

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October 8, 2007
-Campaign kick-off in Stratham, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser in San Diego, California
-Townhall in Waterloo, Iowa

October 9, 2007
-Townhall in Exeter, New Hampshire
-Campaign visit to Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire
-Rally in Plymouth County, Iowa

October 10, 2007
-Fundraiser in Houston, Texas
-Rally in Tampa, Florida
-Rally and Fundraiser in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

October 11, 2007
-Rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Orlando, Florida
-Fundraiser in Charleston, South Carolina

October 12, 2007
-Fundraiser in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
-Rally in Pontiac, Michigan
-Townhall in Keene, New Hampshire

October 13, 2007
-Fundraiser in Las Vegas, Nevada
-Townhall in Reno, Nevada
-Rally in Ames, Iowa

October 14, 2007
-Townhall in Des Moines, Iowa
-Rally in Exeter, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Laconia, New Hampshire

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John McCain's Debate Answers

1. First, and most importantly, I will ban earmarks and crack down on porkbarrel spending.  There is way too much money wasted on pet projects, and it should not be there.  Starting with my first day in office, I will push to stop wasteful spending.  I will also call for an extension of all the tax rates established by the Bush tax cuts.  Finally, I will ask Congress to move toward energy independence, including offshore drilling and investing in wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources.

2. While the Consitution is largely a product of its time, and judges need to recognize that, I do not believe that it is the role of judges to legislate from the bench.  I will make judicial appointments based on qualifications and my confidence that they will interpret the law as written.

3. Perhaps my greatest weakness is my support of campaign finance reform and comprehensive immigration reform, which has alienated me from much of my party's base.  But as president, I will make sure to fight for American values both at home and abroad.

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Breaking news,

Today, at a rally in Hell, Michigan, Jesus Christ endorsed John Thune for President...

I've known John since before he was even conceived in the back of that Ford...yes John, you were an accident. Senator Thune is a great man, with a great soul, and we need him to lead this nation forward. While I am not a registered voter, I encourage all of you that are to vote JOHN THUNE for President!

Are you serious?

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Senator McCain calls Senator Thune and wishes him well.

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Richardson sure doesn't seem to be playing much for New Hampshire in the first week of his campaign.  I wonder why.

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Senator McCain gives Giuliani his sincere thanks for his endorsement and tells him that he looks forward to seeing him on the campaign trail.

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John McCain's Schedule for October 15-21, 2007

October 15, 2007
-Meeting with New Hampshire Republicans
-Townhall in Londonderry, New Hampshire
-Rally in Concord, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser in Nashua, New Hampshire

October 16, 2007
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Parkersburg, Iowa
-Rally in Mt. Vernon, Iowa
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Belle Plaine, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Keokuk, Iowa

October 17, 2007
-Barnstormer in Amana, Iowa
-Meeting with Iowa Republicans
-Rally in Sioux City, Iowa
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Akron, Iowa

October 18, 2007
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Berlin, New Hampshire
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
-Barnstormer in Hart's Landing, New Hampshire

October 19, 2007
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Dover, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser/Rally in Durham, New Hampshire
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Rochester, New Hampshire
-Townhall/Meet and Greet in Derry, New Hampshire

October 20, 2007
-Breakfast with Senator Judd Gregg
-Interview with Bret Baier
-Lunch with Senator Chuck Grassley
-Rally in Greenville, South Carolina
-Fundraiser in Anaheim, California

October 21, 2007
-Appearance on Meet the Press
-Fundraiser with Rudy Giuliani on Staten Island, New York
-Rally in Elko, Nevada
-Barnstormer/Fundraiser in Carson City, Nevada
-Fundraiser in Miami Beach, Florida

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Senator McCain announces that he will be hosting a townhall with Democratic Congressman and presidential candidate Jim Matheson on October 22, in Tamworth, New Hampshire.

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Senator McCain also announces that he will be hosting a town hall with Mitt Romney on October 25, in Errol, New Hampshire.

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I want to get McCain's first ad up, but do I use his actual ads from the campaign, or just make one up?

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Senator John McCain's Campaign Schedule, October 22-28, 2007

October 22, 2007
-Townhall in Tamworth, New Hampshire, with Congressman Jim Matheson
-Rally in Orford, New Hampshire
-Barnstormer in Danbury, New Hampshire

October 23, 2007
-Fundraiser in Las Vegas, Nevada
-Rally in Sparks, Nevada
-Barnstormer in Elko, Nevada

October 24, 2007
-Rally in Pensacola, Florida
-Rally at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
-Fundraiser in Palm Beach, Florida
-Rally in Homestead, Florida
-Barnstormer in the Villages, Florida

October 25, 2007
-Townhall with Former Governor Mitt Romney, Errol, New Hampshire
-Barnstormer in Rye, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser in Chicago, Illinois
-Fundraiser and Rally in Dubuque, Iowa
-Rally in Cascade, Iowa

October 26, 2007
-Barnstormer in New Vienna, Iowa
-Townhall in Reinbeck, Iowa
-Townhall and meet-and-greet in Holland, Iowa

October 27, 2007
-Fundraiser in Detroit, Michigan
-Rally at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
-Rally in Jackson, Michigan
-Barnstormer in Battle Creek, Michigan

October 28, 2007
-Fundraiser in Manhattan, New York, New York
-Appearance on Face the Nation
-Rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan
-Fundraiser and rally in Greenville, South Carolina
-Rally in Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Senator McCain accepts Senator Clinton's debate request.

John McCain's First Campaign Ad
(To be run on TV in Iowa, New Hampshire, and Florida)

(Clips of John McCain as a POW in Vietnam)
Announcer: He fought valiantly for his country in Vietnam, being captured and tortured as a prisoner of war.
(Clip of McCain giving a salute when he returns home from Vietnam.) 
Announcer: He refused early release to fulfill his vow to his commanders.
(Pictures of McCain as a Congressman and Senator)
Announcer: He worked with both parties in the Senate to stop wasteful spending, reform campaign finance and education, and keep our nation safe at home and protect our interests abroad.  He fought consistently for conservative values while challenging his party when he thought they were wrong.
(Clips of McCain on the campaign trail)
Announcer: And now he wants a new title: President of the United States. 
(McCain campaign logo appears on screen)
Announcer: John McCain.
McCain: I'm John McCain and I approve this message.

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As Sen. Biden realizes that he has no realistic shot at winning, he drops out and endorses the next President of the United States, Barack Obama!

You mean Barack America, right?

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Press Release from the McCain Campaign
Senator McCain would like to thank Governor Romney for his recent endorsement.  We look forward to having him work with us on the campaign trail as we fight for traditional values, fiscal responsibility, and for putting our country first.

Senator McCain's Debate Answers
1. As you may know, I served nearly forty years ago in Vietnam, in a situation similar to the one we face now in Iraq.  Back then, people said that Vietnam was a quagmire and that we couldn't win, and now, many are saying the same thing about Iraq.  While I certainly sympathize with those people, I believe we should stay in Iraq until the job is done.  Senator Gravel pointed out that Iraq didn't attack us on 9/11, and he is correct.  But that's not a reason that we shouldn't be fighting there.  In World War II, the Germans didn't attack us at Pearl Harbor either, but they posed a threat to the peace and security of both America and the rest of the world.  We had to fight them.  If Great Britain had fallen to the Nazis, they would have had control over all of Europe and very well could have won the war.  Iraq is as relevant to protecting our national security as Afghanistan, and both conflicts deserve our efforts.
2. If I am elected, I will withdraw troops as soon as the commanders on the ground believe that it is safe to do so.  To pull out before the job is done would be both reckless and a sign of weakness to America's enemies.  Nobody likes war, but I think we can agree that war has at times been very necessary to maintain the long-term peace and security of the world.  I do hope, however, that we will be able to start reducing our presence gradually based on the situation on the ground. 
3. I believe that our primary focus should be on Iraq and Afghanistan, but I do believe that we should stand firm against Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Venezuela, since all those nations pose a threat to national and global security.  I don't think we should get into another all-out war, but a military presence in case of an actual war should be considered.
4. My views are based on the current situation in Iraq.  Since the situation  is not yet stable, I do not believe we should be setting a timetable for withdrawal now.  There is stil a major terrorist presence in Iraq, and we should continue to fight against it as we continue our efforts in Afghanistan.  I also base my views on reports from the commanders on the ground and the intelligence we have received from various government agencies.  I certainly sympathize, however, with the suffering of many of the people and will take that into account while shaping my policy as president.

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Senator McCain's Campaign Schedule, October 29-November 4, 2007
October 29, 2007
-Breakfast with Congressman Steve King
-Townhall/meet & greet in Iowa City, Iowa
-Rally in Boone, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Burlington, Iowa
-Fundraiser/rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa

October 30, 2007
-Townhall in Kensington, New Hampshire
-Townhall/rally in Rollinsford, New Hampshire
-Lunch with John H. Sununu
-Townhall/meet & greet in Pembroke, New Hampshire

October 31, 2007
-Fundraiser/rally in Columbia, South Carolina
-Townhall in North, South Carolina
-Fundraiser in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
-Dinner with Senators Jim DeMint and Lindsey Graham

November 1, 2007
-Rally in Grinnell, Iowa
-Townhall in Mount Pleasant, Iowa
-Townhall/meet & greet in West Branch, Iowa
-Rally in Newton, Iowa

November 2, 2007
-Rally in North Haverhill, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Littleton, New Hampshire
-Townhall/meet & greet in Campton, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Hebron, New Hampshire
-Rally in Franconia, New Hampshire

November 3, 2007
-Breakfast with Mel Martinez
-Fundraiser in Tallahassee, Florida
-Townhall with Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in Appalachicola, Florida
-Rally in Navarre, Florida

November 4, 2007
-Fundraiser in Davenport, Iowa
-Rally in Maquoketa, Iowa
-Townhall in Muscatine, Iowa
-Townhall/meet & greet in Vinton, Iowa

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Senator McCain's Second Campaign Ad
Scheduled to air in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and Florida.

(Pictures of troops in Iraq)
McCain: As our troops continue the struggle in Iraq, I believe we need a leader who understands the problems we face there and considers the entire situation, regardless of the political expedience.  Chuck Hagel has served honorably beside me in the Senate, but his attacks on my record are uncalled for.  Although I supported the surge, I recognize that it worked, and it is helping us to end the war in the long run by stabilizing the region.  Senator Hagel can attack me all he wants, but I will not back down.  I'm John McCain, and I approve this message because I believe America need leadership that does what is right rather than what's popular.

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Senator McCain accepts Senator Hagel's debate invitation.

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Senator McCain's Campaign Schedule

November 5, 2007
-Barnstormer in Milford, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Peterboro, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Dublin, New Hampshire

November 6, 2007
-Fundraiser in Brooklyn, New York
-Resting in Queens, New York
-Appearance on Hannity & Colmes

November 7, 2007
-Rally in Quimby, Iowa
-Townhall in Rembrandt, Iowa
-Townhall in Peterson, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Royal, Iowa

November 8, 2007
-Townhall in Plover, Iowa
-Rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Webster City, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Buckeye, Iowa

November 9, 2007
-Townhall in Salisbury, New Hampshire
-Barnstormer in Warner, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Goshen, New Hampshire
-Rally in Lempster, New Hampshire

November 10, 2007
-Rally in Westville, Florida
-Fundraiser in Panama City, Florida
-Townhall in Port St. Joe, Florida
-Townhall/meet & greet in Crawfordville, Florida

November 11, 2007
-Fundraiser in Jackson, Wyoming
-Townhall in Moose Wilson Road, Wyoming
-Rally in Boulder, Wyoming
-Townhall in Marbleton, Wyoming

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Senator McCain's Campaign Schedule
November 12, 2007
-Town hall in Cedar Falls, Iowa
-Rally in Tripoli, Iowa
-Town hall in Sumner, Iowa
-Town hall in Fredericksburg, Iowa

November 13, 2007
-Town hall in Charles City, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Rock Grove, Iowa
-Rally in Clear Lake, Iowa

November 14, 2007
-Town hall in Geneva, Iowa
-Rally in Sheffield, Iowa
-Town hall in Clarion, Iowa
-Rally in Dakota City, Iowa
-Town hall in Rutland, Iowa

November 15, 2007
-Fundraiser in Laramie, Wyoming
-Town hall in Torrington, Wyoming
-Town hall/meet & greet in Douglas, Wyoming
-Rally in Lander, Wyoming

November 16, 2007
-Town hall in Winnemucca, Nevada
-Town hall/meet & greet in Imlay, Nevada
-Rally in Mill City, Nevada
-Fundraiser in Sparks, Nevada

November 17, 2007
-Fundraiser in North Las Vegas, Nevada
-Town hall in Fernley, Nevada
-Town hall in Silver City, Nevada
-Rally in Yerington, Nevada

November 18, 2007
-Fundraiser in Daytona Beach, Florida
-Rally in Orange City, Florida
-Town hall in South Daytona, Florida
-Rally in Cape Canaveral, Florida

November 19, 2007
-Town hall in Fellsmere, Florida
-Fundraiser in Vero Beach, Florida
-Rally in Okeechobee, Florida
-Town hall in Avon Park, Florida
-Rally in Arcaida, Florida

November 20, 2007
-Rally in Lexington, South Carolina
-Town hall in Darlington, South Carolina
-Town hall/meet & greet in Clio, South Carolina

November 21, 2007
-Town hall in Pioche, Nevada
-Fundraiser in Boulder City, Nevada
-Rally in Henderson, Nevada

November 22, 2007
-Resting in Phoenix, Arizona

November 23, 2007
-Rally in Pahrump, Nevada
-Town hall in Eureka, Nevada
-Town hall in Palisade, Nevada
-Town hall in Battle Mountain, Nevada

November 24, 2007
-Rally in Plant City, Florida
-Town hall in Bradenton, Florida
-Town hall in Holmes Beach, Florida
-Rally in Palmetto, Florida

November 25, 2007
-Fundraiser in Sarasota, Florida
-Rally in Venice, Florida
-Town hall in Englewood, Florida
-Town hall in Fruitville, Florida

November 26, 2007
-Rally in Conway, South Carolina
-Town hall in Brittons Neck, South Carolina
-Town hall/meet & greet in Marion, South Carolina

November 27, 2007
-Town hall in Andrews, South Carolina
-Town hall in Stuckey, South Carolina
-Rally in Kingstree, South Carolina
-Town hall in Paxville, South Carolina

November 28, 2007
-Town hall in Sandy Run, South Carolina
-Town hall in Sumter, South Carolina
-Town hall/meet & greet in Florence, South Carolina

November 29, 2007
-Town hall in Canterbury, New Hampshire
-Barnstormer in Andover, New Hampshire
-Town hall in East Andover, New Hampshire

November 30, 2007
-Town hall in New London, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Cornish, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Bath, New Hampshire

December 1, 2007
-Town hall in Haverhill, New Hampshire
-Barnstormer in Orange, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Livermore, New Hampshire

December 2, 2007
-Rally in Wixom, Michigan
-Fundraiser in Royal Oak, Michigan
-Town hall in Hazel Park, Michigan
-Rally in Rochester, Michigan

December 3, 2007
-Rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan
-Town hall in Utica, Michigan
-Town hall in Mount Clemens, Michigan
-Rally in St. Clair Shores, Michigan

December 4, 2007
-Town hall in Rock Rapids, Iowa
-Town hall in Boyden, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Hospers, Iowa

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Let me just catch up to where you guys are:

Senator John McCain's Campaign Schedule

December 5, 2007
-Town hall in Le Mars, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Remsen, Iowa
-Rally in Bronson, Iowa
-Town hall in Danbury, Iowa

Decmeber 6, 2007
-Town hall in Holstein, Iowa
-Town hall/meet & greet in Auburn, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Maple River, Iowa
-Town hall in Wheatland, Iowa

December 7, 2007
-Rally in St. Stephen, South Carolina
-Townhall in Jamestown, South Carolina
-Fundraiser in North Charleston, South Carolina
-Townhall in Reevesville, South Carolina

December 8, 2007
-Meet & greet in Summerville, South Carolina
-Town hall in Cottageville, South Carolina
-Rally in Bamberg, South Carolina
-Town hall in Denmark, South Carolina

December 9, 2007
-Breakfast with Senator John Ensign
-Rally in Hawthorne, Nevada
-Town hall in Dayton, Nevada
-Town hall in Eastgate, Nevada
-Rally in Nevada City, Nevada

December 10, 2007
-Town hall in Peterborough, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Pelham, New Hampshire
-Town hall in Bradford, New Hampshire
-Meet & greet in Dunbarton, New Hampshire

December 11, 2007
-Town hall in Iowa Falls, Iowa
-Town hall in New Providence, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Marshalltown, Iowa
-Town hall in Colfax, Iowa

December 12, 2007
-Town hall in Richland, Iowa
-Town hall in Gibson, Iowa
-Rally in Fremont, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Swan, Iowa

December 13, 2007
-Town hall in Knoxville, Iowa
-Fundraiser in West Des Moines, Iowa
-Town hall in Winterset, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Dawson, Iowa

December 14, 2007
-Fundraiser in Gillette, Wyoming
-Rally in Sheridan, Wyoming
-Town hall in Basin, Wyoming
-Town hall in Deaver, Wyoming

December 15, 2007
-Rally in Burlington, Iowa
-Town hall in Wapello, Iowa
-Rally/meet & greet in Walcott, Iowa
-Town hall in Stockton, Iowa

December 16, 2007
-Town hall in Bristol, Florida
-Rally at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
-Town hall in St. Marks, Florida
-Town hall in Monticello, Florida

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Statement from the McCain Campaign

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Gravel running a joke campaign?  Oh yeah, like Oprah wasn't doing the same thing.

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Senator McCain's Campaign Schedule

December 17, 2007
-Town hall in Monticello, Iowa
-Town hall in Fairfax, Iowa
-Town hall in Aurora, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Janesville, Iowa

December 18, 2007
-Barnstormer in New Hartford, Iowa
-Town hall in Hampton, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Woolstock, Iowa
-Town hall in Randall, Iowa

December 19, 2007
-Town hall in Duncombe, Iowa
-Rally in Boone, Iowa
-Town hall in Ralston, Iowa
-Town hall in Grand Junction, Iowa

December 20, 2007
-Town hall in Scranton, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Yale, Iowa
-Rally in Adair, Iowa
-Town hall in Griswold, Iowa

December 21, 2007
-Town hall in Red Oak, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Avoca, Iowa
-Rally in Council Bluffs, Iowa
-Town hall in Logan, Iowa

December 22, 2007
-Town hall in Moorhead, Iowa
-Meet & greet in Westside, Iowa
-Town hall in Arthur, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Cherokee, Iowa

December 23, 2007
-Fundraiser in Alexandria, Virginia
-Rest in Washington, D.C.

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Generic Democrat vs. Republican

CNN:
Democrat 51%
Republican 46%

Rasmussen:
Republican 46%
Democrat 44%

NBC/Wall Street Journal:
Republican 46%
Democrat 46%

PPP (D):
Democrat 47%
Republican 44%

Ah, good ol Rasmussen.

Ah, good ol' PPP.  Overstating Dem numbers early again.

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Senator McCain's Campaign Schedule
December 24-25, 2007
-Resting in Phoenix, Arizona (Christmas celebration)

December 26, 2007
-Town hall in Melvin, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Milford, Iowa
-Town hall in Fostoria, Iowa
-Town hall in Rodman, Iowa

December 27, 2007
-Town hall in Estherville, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Wallingford, Iowa
-Town hall in Wesley, Iowa

December 28, 2007
-Town hall in Crystal Lake, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Rock Falls, Iowa
-Town hall in Clear Lake, Iowa
-Town hall in Alta Vista, Iowa

December 29, 2007
-Barnstormer in Nashua, Iowa
-Town hall & resting in Toledo, Iowa

December 30, 2007
-Town hall in Marengo, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Solon, Iowa
-Rally in Crawfordsville, Iowa
-Rally in Washington, Iowa

December 31, 2007
-Appearance on Fox News Sunday (Live from Iowa)
-Resting at New Year's Eve party with family & supporters in Phoenix, Arizona