2008 Election Game: Campaign Thread

[tmthforu94]

Statement From The Bloomberg Campaign

We are ecstatic by the Mayor's recent debate performance - having won all three debates, the last one being the most crushing, this campaign has the wind at it's back, and on Election Day, and we believe we will cross the critical 270 Electoral Vote threshold.

America needs a new direction, and Michael Bloomberg and Evan Bayh provide just that. Here at home, they have a plan to balance the budget while putting more Americans back to work and investing in our infrastructure and education. But not only are they the most qualified to put our country on track economically, but they have also shown to be the most prepared on foreign policy, improving our national image while maintaining her strength. Our foreign policy campaign, unlike Governor Dean's, which revolves around the past, saying he was the only major candidate to oppose the Iraq War from the start, our campaign is about the future...it's about ending the war responsibly, standing strong with Israel, and defeating terrorism around the world.

Michael Bloomberg and Evan Bayh are ready to lead this nation, and we hope American's will give them that opportunity on November 4th.

[NHI]

Did McCain even respond?

Unfortunately, he did not. Notice was given, but no post went up. The poll was overdue.   

[Niemeyerite]

October 28th -November 4th starts now!



America votes in one week and one day!
Will we know the President on Election Night? Will McCain be able to recover after a very bad week? Will Dean EV advantadge be enough? Will democrats keep the House and the Senate? Will the House give Bloomberg the Presidency if he gets more votes than Dean? Will Nader win any states, or at least finish 2nd?
We'll know the answer to these questions in just 8 days, stay tuned!

Huge change in polls! Even more tied states!

Where are Johnny and George? Too old to lead the country?
Republican leaders very angry after knowing that their ticket has spent an entire week, only some days before the election, in Northern Mariana Islands, relaxing after what they say has been a "stressful year and a tough campaign".
"Did McCain know he wasn't going to win the debate and realized he can't win the election, or something like that? Because I think he can, he's wrong if he thinks he can't win -just hear what Dick Morris said yesterday on FOX news-. If he doesn't stop travelling and campaigning around the USA these days, he will win" - Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ).

Bloomberg wins the foreign policy debate (after winning the other two!), keeps improving his performance in polls!
"The question now is: will republicans vote for him as the lesser of two evils? I hope so. And I will" - Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC).

What's the problem with Patty Murray? Is Dean regretting his decision? Is he scared that Bloomberg may get more than 270 EVs? Is he well-liked among Blue Dogs in the House?
"The VT Governor has been very active in the campaign, he's done a great job, way better than Gore nd Kerry, but he can't win without the help of his team." - Ed Schultz.

"Nader has run a great campaign. Way better than he did in 2000. We decided not to endorse anyone, not to nominate anyone, because we felt socialdemocracy was dead in this country. Well, we were totally off. We feel ashamed right now, we should have endorsed Ralph last year, not one week before the election" - Party for Socialism and Liberation and Socialist Party USA Chairpersons Gloria La Riva (PSL-NM) and Brian Moore (SPUSA-FL). (If I recall, the Peace & Freedom Party has already endorsed Nader. If not, it has now.)
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Dean/Murray               32% (-1) 68 EVs
Bloomberg/Bayh         32% (+3) 52 EVs
McCain/Pataki             26% (-3) 73 EVs
Nader/Kucinich             7% (+2)
Undecided                    3% (-1) 345 EVs

[0-4%) lead --> Toss-up (yellow)
[4-6%) lead --> 30% color
[6-10%) lead --> 60% color
[>10%) lead --> 90% color


[Many, many tied states (23!), as you see. But only 10 states can be considered 3-way ties. And some tied states are unwinnable for certain candidates, to be honest, even if they are close 2nd, because one of the candidates has momentum points there which will give him a crucial advantadge on election day.
Strategy decides the election. There are enough winnable tied states which could give one of you, my players, the necessary momentum to win.]

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

She's Back! Patty Murray on the Home Stretch 10/28 - 11/4

10/28:
Flight to Pennsylvania
Rally in Pittsburgh, PA
Speech on Education in Harrisburg, PA

10/29:
Rally in Philadelphia, PA
Meeting with Party Leaders in Philadelphia, PA
Fundraiser in Pittsburgh, PA

10/30:
Meet and Greet in Lancaster, PA
Rally in Erie, PA
Fundraiser in York, PA

10/31:
Flight to Ohio
Rally in Youngstown, OH
Rally in Cleveland, OH

11/1:
Meeting with Party Leaders in Cleveland, OH
Fundraiser in Cincinnati, OH
Meet and Greet in Cincinnati, OH

11/2:
Rally in Akron, OH
Flight to Florida
Rally in St. Petersburg, FL

11/3:
Meeting with Party Leaders in Tampa, FL
Fundraiser in Miami, FL
Rally in Miami, FL

11/4:
Flight to New York
Final Rally in New York, New York with Sen. Hillary Clinton

"My fellow Americans, Governor Dean and I are ready to take this country back! For too long, the special interests and the Republican Party - not that those two are mutually exclusive by any means - have been treading on the American people and it's time to stop! A vote for Dean/Murray is a vote to stop all this. A vote for Dean/Murray is a vote for sensible taxation. A vote for Dean/Murray is a vote to end the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War. A vote for Dean/Murray is a vote for health care for every American. A vote for health care is a vote for every American, black, white, Hispanic, gay, straight, men, women, everyone, all across America. A vote for Bloomberg/Bayh is a vote for the status quo, for unequal protection before the law, for failed disaster relief efforts, for not being able to drink a soda, and for a decrease in America's standard of living. My fellow Americans, I say no to that, Senator Clinton says no to that, Governor Dean says no to that, and I hope that today you will all say no to that and yes to Dean/Murray!"

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Dean/Murray Campaign Ad: American Labor
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Michael Bloomberg Campaign Advertisement: Putting You First

The Bloomberg campaign has released the following television advertisement, featuring remarks made by Mayor Bloomberg in the final debate. It will air nationwide.

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Statement from the Bloomberg Campaign

Michael Bloomberg made the following "update" on his Facebook post earlier today...

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My response? No I won't. Howard Dean keeps trying to tie my economic policies to Bush, despite the fact they are nothing alike. I don't buy it, and most Americans don't either. [/quote]

[Maxwell]

Kucinich Campaign Schedule Oct.28-Nov.4

"Money in politics has made this election a total fraud, with lies back and forth about what candidates are going to do. I tell you what Nader/Kucinich is going to do, we are going to push viciously a constitutional amendment to get money out of politics. My fellow Americans, it's time we had an honest and decent election. The one Nader and I have been running is one that I hope the rest of the candidates run. We need elections on the Public Dollar, and we need to ban campaign advertising. It's time we got the monied interests out of politics."

October 28th, 2008:
Barnstorming in Newport, Rhode Island with Jill Stein
Meet and Greet in Newport, Rhode Island
Barnstorming in Warwick, Rhode Island with Jill Stein
Townhall in Providence, Rhode Island

October 29th, 2008:
Barnstorming in Boston, Massachusetts with Jill Stein
Meet and Greet in Lowell, Massachusetts with Jill Stein
Meet and Greet in Worchester, Massachusetts with Jill Stein
Barnstorming in Springfield, Massachusetts with Jill Stein

October 30th, 2008:
Meet and Greet in South Burlington, Vermont
Meet and Greet in Barre, Vermont with Jill Stein
Speech on Money in Politics in Stowe, Vermont
Appearance on The O'Reilly Factor

"You know, Howard Dean keeps pushing on about how he's for the workers because he's for an increase on the minimum wage. I think that's nonsense, there is no way he is for the workers just because of that. Fact is Dean has governed like a Rockefeller Republican in Vermont and makes no plans to change that as President. Fact is, we don't need an increase on the minimum wage, we need a whole new system. We need a BASIC MINIMUM INCOME! We want people to be able to feed their families. We need an economy based on well fed, well kept individuals, and that's what the basic minimum income does!"

October 31st, 2008:
Barnstorming in Saint Johnsburg, Vermont with Jill Stein
Fundraiser in St. Albans, Vermont
Barnstorming Burlington, Vermont with Jill Stein

November 1st, 2008:
Barnstorming in Kapaa, Hawaii with Brian Schatz
Meet and Greet in Waipahu, Hawaii
Fundraiser in Honolulu, Hawaii with Brian Schatz
Barnstorming in Honolulu, Hawaii with Brian Schatz

November 2nd, 2008:
Townhall in Kaneohe, Hawaii
Barnstorming in Kaunakakai, Hawaii with Brian Schatz
Barnstorming in Kahuli, Hawaii
Flight to Ohio

November 3rd, 2008:
Barnstorming in Cleveland, Ohio with Meryl Streep
Speech on the worker in Cleveland, Ohio
Meet and Greet in Euclid, Ohio with Meryl STreep
Appearance on Morning Joe

November 4th, 2008:
GOTV across the nation (specified states)
Watching results at home with family

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I think we can consider this officially frozen now.

No, it isn't. I'm back again

I'll have an update for Friday or Saturday. Can you continue the game, McCain?

I can try, although I probably blew any chance I had at winning.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

McCain/Pataki Campaign Schedule

October 28, 2008
John McCain
-Rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan
-Townhall in Holland, Michigan
-Rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan
-Rally in Battle Creek, Michigan
-Rally in Lansing, Michigan

George Pataki
-Rally in Norfolk, Virginia
-Rally in Suffolk, Virginia
-Rally and fundraiser in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with Senator John Warner

October 29, 2008
John McCain
-Rally in Toledo, Ohio
-Rally in Lima, Ohio
-Rally in Ashland, Ohio
-Rally in Columbus, Ohio, with Senator George Voinovich


"My friends, this campaign is almost over.  And you have a clear choice to make next week.  We can choose the failed leadership of the past with Governor Dean, who has called Republicans "evil" and "brain-dead," and Mayor Bloomberg, who has chased jobs out of New York with his crushing taxes and regulations, or we can move forward with a clear, bipartisan vision for the future.  I hope you're with me, and together we can restore America to its rightful place in the world.  Make sure you vote on Tuesday!"

George Pataki
-Rally in Daytona Beach, Florida
-Rally in Orlando, Florida
-Rally in Tampa, Florida, with Governor Charlie Crist
-Rally in Bradenton, Florida

October 30, 2008
John McCain
-Townhall in Rye, New Hampshire
-Rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
-Townhall in Stratham, New Hampshire
-Rally in Concord, New Hampshire

George Pataki
-Rally in Kenosha, Wisconsin
-Rally in Racine, Wisconsin
-Rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-Rally at University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

October 31, 2008
John McCain
-Rally in Dubuque, Iowa
-Rally in Waterloo, Iowa
-Rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-Rally in Boone, Iowa
-Rally in Des Moines, Iowa

George Pataki
-Rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
-Rally in Norristown, Pennsylvania
-Rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
-Rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

November 1, 2008
John McCain
-Rally in Independence, Missouri
-Rally in Kansas City, Missouri
-Rally in Jefferson City, Missouri, with Senator Kit Bond

George Pataki
-Rally in Greeley, Colorado
-Rally in Littleton, Colorado
-Rally in Broomfield, Colorado
-Rally in Denver, Colorado

November 2, 2008
John McCain
-Rally in Jacksonville, Florida
-Rally in Gainesville, Florida
-Rally in Tallahassee, Florida

George Pataki
-Rally in Albuquerque, New Mexico
-Rally in Santa Fe, New Mexico
-Rally in Roswell, New Mexico

November 3, 2008
John McCain & George Pataki
-Rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Former Governor Kenny Guinn
-Rally in Henderson, Nevada
-Final rally in Phoenix, Arizona

"My friends, the time for America to turn a new page is now.  For too long now, we've been bogged down in partisan bickering, two wars with no end in sight, a quickly rising national debt and deficit, and a government that doesn't work for Americans.  I promise you that as president, I will restore America's promise and ensure that ours remains a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.  Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!"

November 4, 2008
-GOTV efforts nationally
-Resting in Phoenix, Arizona

[Maxwell]

Nader Surrogate: Congressional Candidate Rocky Anderson Campaign Schedule Oct 28th - Nov 4th

Internal Poll:
Jim Matheson (D): 43%
Bill Dew (R): 38%
Rocky Anderson (G): 11%
Matthew Arndt (L): 3%
Undecided: 5%

"Right now, we are having a green revolution! Many people are saying that we've had enough and we need to hold Government accountable. Corporate Power combined with the corrupt policies of the Federal Reserve has turned this government into something that doesn't serve our interests. The people need a Government that represents them, and as a Part of the green revolution, I believe we need to bring Nader/Kucinich to the White House!"

Campaign on his own behalf

October 28, 2008:
Barnstorming in Salt Lake City, Utah
Rally in Salt Lake City, Utah
Barnstorming in Sandy, Utah
Meet and Greet in Orem, Utah

October 29th, 2008:
Meet and Greet in Provo, Utah
Fundraiser in Salt Lake City, Utah
Barnstorming in Ogden, Utah
Speech in Logan, Utah on Corruption in Government

Campaigning on Nader's Behalf

October 30th, 2008:
Barnstorming in San Francisco, California
Rally in Oakland, California
Meet and Greet in San Jose, California
Appearance on Rachel Maddow Show

October 31st, 2008:
Rally in Fresno, Calfornia
Barnstorming in Bakersfield, California
Barnstorming in Santa Barbara, California
Town Hall in Los Angeles, California

November 1st, 2008:
Barnstorming in Las Vegas, Nevada
Fundraiser in Las Vegas, Nevada
Rally in Henderson, Nevada

November 2nd, 2008:
Meet and Greet in Reno, Nevada
Meet and Greet in Sparks, Nevada
Town Hall in Carson City, Nevada
Barnstorming in Virginia City, Nevada

Campaigning on his own behalf

November 3rd, 2008:
Town Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah
Barnstorming in Salt Lake City, Utah
Barnstorming in Orem, Utah
Rally in Ogden, Utah

November 4th, 2008:
GOTV across Utah District 2nd
GOTY across Utah District 2nd
Watching results in Salt Lake City, Utah

[Maxwell]

Nader/Kucinich Ad: Green Energy for the America of Tomorrow



"America can't run on fossil fuels for much longer. With that resource running out, and the harm it causes to the enviorment, we need a new way to fuel America. We need... Alternative Energy. The only ticket that truly believes in investing in America is Nader/Kucinich. With solar power, and wind power we can change the way the American economy works and bring in massive job gains.

Nader/Kucinich - Job Creation, Planet Rejuvenation"

This Ad will air in the following states:

[JerryArkansas]

Lincoln Campaign Schedule Oct.28-Nov.4

October 28th, 2008:
Barnstorming in Little Rock, AR
Meet and Greet in Fort Smith, AR
Barnstorming in Bentonville, AR
Townhall in Springdale, AR

October 29th, 2008:
Barnstorming in Harrison, AR with Dale Bumpers
Meet and Greet in Mt. Home, AR with Dale Bumpers
Meet and Greet in Black Rock, AR with Dale Bumpers
Barnstorming in Walnut Ridge, AR with Dale Bumpers

October 30th, 2008:
Meet and Greet in Jonesboro, AR with Dale Bumpers
Meet and Greet in Caraway, AR with Dale Bumpers

October 31st, 2008:
Barnstorming in Gosnell, AR with Dale Bumpers
Fundraiser in Marion, AR with Dale Bumpers
Barnstorming West Memphis, AR with Dale Bumpers

November 1st, 2008:
Barnstorming in Newport, AR with Dale Bumpers
Meet and Greet in Arkansas City, AR with Dale Bumpers
Fundraiser in Ozone, AR with Dale Bumpers
Barnstorming in Hope, AR with Dale Bumpers

November 2nd, 2008:
Townhall in Texarkana, AR with Dale Bumpers
Barnstorming in Hot Springs, AR with Dale Bumpers
Barnstorming in Helena, AR with Dale Bumpers


November 3rd, 2008:
Barnstorming in Stuttgart, AR with Dale Bumpers
Meet and Greet in Pine Bluff, AR with Dale Bumpers
Appearance on Good Morning America vial Satellite

November 4th, 2008:
Appearance on Today Show vial Satellite
Meet and Greet in North Little Rock, AR with Dale Bumpers
Watching results in Hotel in Little Rock with family
Appearance on CNN Election Night Coverage vial Satellite
Appearance on MSNBC Election Night Coverage vial Satellite

[Senator Spiral]

Jesse Ventura (Nader Surrogate) Campaign Schedule: October 28 - November 4



You have the opportunity, ladies and gentlemen, to vote for a true independent in this race. Not bought off by corporate interests like the others. Not beholden to special interest groups. That man is Ralph Nader, and he and Dennis Kucinich will rock things up in Washington like they'll never see coming!

October 28
-Rally in South Burlington, VT
-Rally in Essex, VT
-Rally in Colchester, VT
-Rally in Burlington, VT

October 29
-Rally in Koolaupoko, HI
-Rally in Ewa, HI
-Rally and Fundraiser in Honolulu, HI

October 30
-Barnstorming in Minneapolis, MN
-Barnstorming in Saint Paul, MN
-Barnstorming in Rochester, MN
-Barnstorming in Duluth, MN

October 31
-Barnstorming in Bloomington, MN
-Barnstorming in Brooklyn Park, MN
-Barnstorming in Plymouth, MN
-Barnstorming in St. Cloud, MN

November 1
-Barnstorming in Eagan, MN
-Barnstorming in Woodbury, MN
-Barnstorming in Maple Grove, MN
-Barnstorming in Eden Prairie, MN

November 2
-Barnstorming in Coon Rapids, MN
-Barnstorming in Burnsville, MN
-Barnstorming in Blaine, MN
-Barnstorming in Lakeville, MN

November 3
-Barnstorming in Minnetonka, MN
-Barnstorming in Apple Valley, MN
-Barnstorming in Edina, MN
-Barnstorming in St. Louis Park, MN

November 4
-GOTV in Minneapolis, MN
-GOTV in St. Paul, MN
-GOTV in Rochester, MN
-Watching election results with family in Dellwood, MN

[Niemeyerite]

Any person can take a character and release a schedule as surrogate, if that surrogate has endorsed an independent candidate if you want to help Bloomberg or Nader or if he is a democrat/republican who hasn't in the case you want to help Dean or McCain.
And to be clear, you, candidates, can do what Maxwell did this week: pick a surrogate and post a schedule for him, just like he did with Rocky Anderson.

Good luck!

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

OOC: I'll Edit in about 5 speeches later.

Bayh Schedule for Week of October 28th

10/28/2008
-Campaign Rally in Tallahassee, FL
-Campaign Rally in Orlando, FL
-Campaign Rally in Miami, FL
-Campaign Rally in Savannah, GA
-Campaign Rally in Warner Robins, GA
10/29/2008
-Campaign Rally in Dallas, TX
-Meet and Greet in Fort Worth, TX
-Campaign Rally in Houston TX
-Campaign Rally in Alpine, TX
-Meet and Greet in Waco, TX
10/30/2008
-Campaign Rally in Flint, MI
-Campaign Rally in Detroit, MI
-Meet and Greet in Cedar Falls, MI
-Campaign Rally in Oshkosh, WI
-Campaign Rally in Madison, WI
10/31/2008
-Meet and Greet in Twin City, MN
-Town Hall in St. Paul, MN
-Campaign Rally in Aurora, IL
-Campaign Rally in Chicago, IL
-Campaign Rally in Springfield, IL
11/1/2008
-Campaign Rally in Cincinnati, OH
-Town Hall in Toledo, OH
-Campaign Rally in Cleveland, OH
-Meet and Greet in Allentown, PA
-Campaign Rally in Lancaster, PA
11/2/2008
-Town Hall in Durham, NC
-Campaign Rally in Raleigh, NC
-Campaign Rally in Charlotte, NC
-Meet and Greet in Burlingotn, NC
-Campaign Rally in Asheville, NC
11/3/2008
-Campaign Rally in Los Angeles, CA
-Meet and Greet in Alameda, CA
-Town Hall in Encinitas, CA
-Campaign Rally in Cupertino, CA
-Campaign Rally in Fort Irwin, CA
11/4/2008
-Vote In Indiana
-Campaign Rally in Indianapolis, IN
-Campaign Rally in Anderson, IN
-Campaign Rally in Elkhart, IN
-GOTV Drive
-Election Night Returns

[Senator Spiral]

Michael Moore (Nader Surrogate) Campaign Schedule: October 28 - November 4



Don't be fooled by the other candidates: Ralph Nader and Dennis Kucinich are the only true progressives in this race. I'm enthusiastic to vote for them, and I hope you'll join me in taking this country back!

October 28
-Rally and Fundraiser in New York, NY
-Rally in Albany, NY
-Rally in Buffalo, NY
-Rally in Rochester, NY

October 29
-Rally in Yonkers, NY
-Rally in Syracuse, NY
-Rally in New Rochelle, NY
-Rally in Schenectady, NY

October 30
-Rally and Fundraiser in Los Angeles, CA
-Rally in San Diego, CA
-Rally in San Jose, CA
-Rally in San Francisco, CA

October 31
-Rally in Fresno, CA
-Rally in Sacramento, CA
-Rally in Long Beach, CA
-Rally in Oakland, CA

November 1
-Barnstorming in Chicago, IL
-Rally in Naperville, IL
-Rally in Springfield, IL
-Rally in Aurora, IL

November 2
-Barnstorming in Hilo, HI
-Barnstorming in Koolaupoko, HI
-Barnstorming in Ewa, HI
-Barnstorming in Honolulu, HI

November 3
-Barnstorming in Minneapolis, MN
-Barnstorming in Saint Paul, MN
-Barnstorming in Rochester, MN
-Barnstorming in Bloomington, MN

November 4
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Flint, MI
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Warren, MI
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Ann Arbor, MI
-Barnstorming and GOTV in Detroit, MI
-Watching election results

[Lumine]

OOC: I know this is asking too much, but is there a chance we could see how Gravel's senate campaign and the congressional third party challengers fared in the election?

[Niemeyerite]

McCain, Kenny Guinn has already endorsed Bloomberg. I'll read "Jim Gibbons" there

OOC: I know this is asking too much, but is there a chance we could see how Gravel's senate campaign and the congressional third party challengers fared in the election?

Sure, I'm working on it right now. But only Senate and Gubernatorial election results + Kucinich and Matherson.

[Senator Spiral]

Buddy Roemer (Nader Surrogate) Campaign Schedule: October 28 - November 4



Corporate influence in Washington is rampant. We've seen how big money can corrupt a man, and nowhere is that more prominent than the frontrunners in this election. We, the people, can change that, though. Ralph Nader has spent all of his life battling corporations in their never-ending pursuit for power, and I urge you to vote for Ralph as I will.

October 28
-Rally in Lafayette, LA
-Rally in Matairie, LA
-Rally in Baton Rouge, LA
-Rally in New Orleans, LA

October 29
-Rally in Shreveport, LA
-Rally in Lake Charles, LA
-Rally in Bossier City, LA
-Rally in Kenner, LA

October 30
-Rally in Monroe, LA
-Rally in New Iberia, LA
-Rally in Alexandria, LA
-Rally in Houma, LA

November 1
-Barnstorming in Hilo, HI
-Barnstorming in Koolaupoko, HI
-Barnstorming in Ewa, HI
-Barnstorming in Honolulu, HI

November 2
-Barnstorming in Anchorage, AK
-Barnstorming in Fairbanks, AK
-Barnstorming in Juneau, AK
-Barnstorming in Sitka, AK

November 3
-Barnstorming in Ketchikan, AK
-Barnstorming in Wasilla, AK
-Barnstorming in Kenai, AK
-Barnstorming in Kodiak, AK

November 4
-GOTV in New Orleans, LA
-GOTV in Baton Rouge, LA
-GOTV in Lafayette, LA
-Watching election results

[Donerail]

Senate candidate Mike Gravel (Dean Surrogate) Campaign Schedule: October 28th - November 4th

This tour shall serve as a vehicle to promote both the Senate candidacy of Sen. Gravel against Sen. Stevens and the House candidacy of Mayor Begich against Rep. Young, as well as promoting the Presidential candidacy of Gov. Dean. Also featured will be State Senators Hollis French and Johnny Ellis and State Reps. Eric Croft and Ethan Berkowitz. Just assume I've been campaigning on my own behalf before then. Not very many stops per day because of reasons that are best explained by the Discovery Channel show Flying Wild Alaska. Plus, Mike is old.

With the race winding down, I'd like to draw a contrast between myself and Sen. Stevens. I respect Senator Stevens for his long history of public service and dedication to the people of this state, but it's time for him to step aside. One of our priorities should be to keep the Internet free and open - unlimited access to all sites, with you in control of your own Internet usage, a policy in support of free speech. Sen. Stevens on that policy gave a speech, you've heard about it, it's gone viral, about how "the Internet is not a big truck" but is instead a "series of tubes". Sen. Stevens also wants to heavily restrict access to social networking sites from libraries, for whatever reason, including sites like Wikipedia. I stand for environmental protection, reducing America's carbon footprint and fighting against global deforestation, a major cause of greenhouse gases. Sen. Stevens wants to completely clear-cut 2.4 million acres of old growth forest, at a cost of $200,000 to the taxpayer for every job created. I'm confident that Alaska taxpayers can find a lot better ways to spend their money. If you elect me to the Senate, I'll support comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in order to reduce the number of abortions in this country - the rare part of safe, legal, and rare. But the safe and legal part matters too. Regardless of whether you consider yourself pro-life or pro-choice, I think we can agree, here in Alaska, that we don't want big government stepping in and interfering with anyone's personal decisions. Senator Stevens says that he believes the Earth will soon start to cool. I believe that global climate change is a matter of national security, and would act to reduce carbon emissions through a collective global scientific effort. Now, I'll say it again - I have nothing but respect for Sen. Stevens and his dedication to public service, and the great things he's done for the people of this state. But we have different policy positions now, and after over six terms of dedicated public service, it's time for him to gracefully exit the Senate, enjoy retirement, go fishing instead of staying in Washington all day, but still remain as a major figure in this state.

But it's not just me running. Mayor Begich has already talked about how he's going to change things in the House, and how his record differs from Rep. Young - he wouldn't take bribes from VECO, he wouldn't be one of the most corrupt Congressmen, no random earmarks for little roads in Florida that the local community opposed. You've also got people like Sens. French and Ellis, who are really going to shake things up in Juneau in the Senate, and Rep. Croft and Rep. Berkowitz, who've also already spoken, who'll change things in the other chamber. But there's one race we haven't hit on - President. And for President, the real choice is Howard Dean. We here in Alaska, we didn't like our boys going off to die in a pointless war. And Howard Dean, and I, and Mark, we don't like that either. And Gov. Dean's the one who's going to bring em home, pursue diplomacy to end the civil war, and bring real peace to Iraq. I was one of the leading opponents of the war in Vietnam, and I was one of the first opponents of the war in Iraq, back in 2002. I'm glad that one of the people who joined me early on in opposition was Governor Dean. We've had enough people die. We'e had enough Alaskans no longer have sight, or limbs, or the ability to sleep at night because of PTSD. And we've had enough civilians dying in Iraq too. It's time to end the bloodshed, put that money towards something useful, like providing full funding for our VA system to provide the finest care for those veterans. Vote for someone else, if you want our money to continue to be spent on a pointless war overseas. But if you want that money to be spent on veterans affairs, or clean energy, or improving our public education, or cutting taxes for ordinary Americans, then the clear choice is to vote Democratic.

October 28th
-Rally in Barrow, Alaska

October 29th
-Rally in Fairbanks, Alaska

October 30th
-Rally in Kodiak, Alaska
-Townhall in Kodiak, Alaska

November 1st
-Rally in Homer, Alaska
-Rally in Seward, Alaska
-Rally in Soldotna, Alaska

November 2nd
-Lunch with supporters, Anchorage, Alaska
-Rally, Anchorage, Alaska
-Townhall, Anchorage, Alaska

November 3rd
-Rally in Palmer, Alaska
-Rally in Valdez, Alaska
-Rally in Glennallen, Alaska

November 4th
-Rally in Juneau, Alaska
-Rally in Sitka, Alaska
-Rally in Ketchikan, Alaska

[Incipimus iterum]

Jim Matheson Campaign Schedule: October 28th - November 4th

Campaigning for Michael Bloomberg

October 28th: Accompanied by Dave Freudenthal
Meet and Greet - Lakewood, Colorado
Meet and Greet - Centennial, Colorado
Campaign Rally - Denver, Colorado
Meeting with Congressmen - Denver, Colorado
Appearance on KRTV Denver 5

Colorado, let's show the party establishments that we've had enough! Colorado is an Independent state - show that on Election Night and vote Bloomberg!
- Matheson in Denver

October 29th: Accompanied by Dave Freudenthal
Campaign Rally - Cheyenne, Wyoming
Meet and Greet - North Platte, Nebraska
Town Hall Meeting - Lincoln, Nebraska
Campaign Rally - Omaha, Nebraska

Michael Bloomberg has proved in the debates that he is the most prepared and most qualified candidate in this race! We have an opportunity to ditch the status quo and elect real, bi-partisan leaders. Please join me, Nebraska, and together, we can begin the process of healing America!
- Matheson at a rally in Lincoln, Nebraska

October 30th: Campaigning with SoS Gant (R-SD)
Campaign Rally - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Meet and Greet - Brookings, South Dakota
Meet and Greet - Watertown, South Dakota
Town Hall Meeting - Aberdeen, South Dakota
Satellite Appearance on The Daily Show

South Dakota is a traditionally GOP state - well, not this time around! McCain and Dean have ignored us in this election. Michael Bloomberg has visited this state, and he cares about South Dakotans. Michael Bloomberg can turn our economy around - let's do our part to get him elected!
- SoS Gant in Sioux Falls

October 31st: Campaigning with Earl Pomeroy
Trick or Treat Food Drive - Fargo, North Dakota
Campaign Rally - Fargo, North Dakota
Campaign Rally - Bismark, North Dakota
Flies to California

November 1st: Campaigning with Mary Bono Mack
Campaign Rally - Fresno, California
Meet and Greet - Bakersfield, California
Meet and Greet - Lancaster, California
Town Hall Meeting - Ridgecrest, California
Appearance on Rachel Maddow

Democrats, Republicans, Independents - join me, and let's elect Michael Bloomberg to the White House!!!
- Matheson at a rally in Fresno, California

Campaigning for Congress

November 2nd: Campaigning with Democratic Leaders
Meet and Greet - Provo, Utah
Town Hall Meeting - Provo, Utah
Town Hall Meeting - Orem, Utah

November 3rd: Campaigning with Democratic Leaders
Meet and Greet - American Fork, Utah
Campaign Rally - Salt Lake City, Utah
Town Hall Meeting - Salt Lake City, Utah
Appearance on Hannity

It has been a pleasure serving the good people of Utah in Congress - I humbly ask that you elect me to another term. I am eager to work with whoever is elected President...hopefully Bloomberg...and bring real change to this nation!
- Matheson at a rally in Salt Lake City, Utah

November 4th:
GOTV Efforts - Salt Lake City, Utah
Watch Election Results in SLC

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Ross Perot (Bloomberg Surrogate) Campaign Schedule: October 28th - November 4th

October 28th:
Meet and Greet - Kerriville, Texas
Campaign Rally - San Antonio, Texas
Town Hall Meeting - Austin, Texas

In 1992, we had a winning message. Unfortunately, campaign missteps led many Americans to believe we didn't have a chance, and despite exit polls showing over 35% of Americans wanted me as President, I received half of that.

This time, my friends, it is different. We have a candidate who is serious about tackling the national debt, a candidate with a real plan and a real vision for this country. We don't see eye-to-eye exactly, but he is the only candidate who is serious about putting our nation in fiscal order, and that's crucial to me, and it's crucial to the next generation of Americans. I urge my fellow Texans to join me in electing a real reformer to the White House: Michael Bloomberg!
- Ross Perot, speaking at a rally in San Antonio, Texas

October 29th:
Meet and Greet - College Station, Texas
Meet and Greet - Huntsville, Texas
Campaign Rally - Houston, Texas
Town Hall Meeting - Baytown, Texas

Let me tell you - the economy is the most critical facing us. We're on the brink of economic collapse, and it is crucial that we have a President who can handle the challenges facing our nation.

As Mayor, Michael Bloomberg created a surplus, working with both Republicans and Democrats, implementing conservative and liberal policies. This is the type of leader we need - we don't need another President who sells out to party leadership, like Howard Dean and John McCain would do. Michael Bloomberg won't sell out to the party leaders or to the special interests - he will fight for you!
- Ross Perot, speaking at a rally in Baytown, Texas

October 30th:
Meet and Greet - Boulder City, Nevada
Meet and Greet - Paradise, Nevada
Campaign Rally - Las Vegas, Nevada
Town Hall Meeting - Enterprise, Nevada

Nevada, the polls are showing that we have a winning campaign, and voters are believing our message of hope. In five days, I hope the state of Nevada votes with Michael Bloomberg, and together, we can move this direction back in the right direction!
- Ross Perot, speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada


October 31st:
Meet and Greet - Greeley, Colorado
Meet and Greet - Loveland, Colorado
Town Hall Meeting - Longmont, Colorado
Town Hall Meeting - Boulder, Colorado

November 1st:
Meet and Greet - Great Falls, Montana
Meet and Greet - Helena, Montana
Town Hall Meeting - Butte, Montana
Meet and Greet - Bozeman, Montana

November 2nd:
Meet and Greet - Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Meet and Greet - Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Meet and Greet - St. Paul, Minnesota
Campaign Rally - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Our nation is in trillions of dollars in debt, and it's a result of the failed two-party state. In order to change the way our nation is going, we need to change our leaders. Howard Dean and John McCain offer more of the same - Michael Bloomberg offers something different, something new. He offers a new direction, a direction that unites our nation, not divides it. Minnesota, join me in electing Michael Bloomberg to the White House!
- Ross Perot, speaking at a rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota

November 3rd:
Meet and Greet - Eagan, Minnesota
Meet and Greet - Rochester, Minnesota
Town Hall Meeting - Onalaska, Wisconsin
Town Hall Meeting - Madison, Wisconsin

November 4th:
GOTV Rally - Chicago, Illinois

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Michael Bloomberg Campaign Schedule: October 28th - November 4th

October 28th: Campaigning with Colin Powell, Gavin Newsom, and Mary Bono Mack
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - Santa Rosa, California
10:30 AM - Campaign Rally - San Francisco, California
1:30 PM - Early Bird Gets The Worm (Early Voting GOTV Rally) - Oakland, California
4:00 PM - Town Hall Meeting - Concord, California
7:00 PM - Town Hall Meeting - Sacramento, California
9:30 PM - Appearance on California Tonight

Mayor Bloomberg gives a stirring speech in San Francisco, California

California - in a few days, you will have tremendous power. You will have the ability to create change in our nation. We have the power and the ability to fundamentally build and grow America in a positive way for the next four years, rather that continue down the decline we're currently going through. We have the ability to build on a progressive and positive economic platform that will invest our resources here at home to put Americans to work, boosting our economy through empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs across this great country.

Throughout America, citizens are frustrated by Republicans and Democrats who parrot old ideas, yet when they get into power, little is actually done. This upcoming election is about much more than who will be our President, it is about choices and choosing the future of America. The path we are currently on, and some of the paths offered to us in this election, will continue to lead us down a dark path.

I am running for President, not for the title or the prestige, but because I have a truly unique vision for this country, a vision rarely seen in presidential races, and this vision can be achieved with the right leadership and a unified country. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can move this country forward. God Bless you all!

October 29th: Campaigning with Colin Powell, Gavin Newsom, and Mary Bono Mack
8:00 AM - Breakfast with Supporters - Newburry Park, California
10:00 AM - Meet and Greet - North Valley, California
12:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Los Angelas, California
3:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Long Beach, California
8:30 PM - Campaign Rally - San Diego, California
Flies to Texas

October 30th: Campaigning with Colin Powell and San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - Irving, Texas
10:00 AM - Meet and Greet - Garland, Texas
12:30 PM - Campaign Rally - Dallas, Texas
4:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Fort Worth, Texas
7:30 PM - Appearance on Hannity
8:00 PM - Meeting with GOP Congressional Leaders - Dallas, Texas
Flies to Florida

Mayor Bloomberg speaks at a rally in Dallas, Texas

When President Bush made the decision to enter into Baghdad, I supported the President, as did most Americans, including some of the same Democratic Senators that Governor Dean has asked to campaign for him in this race. Look back, I regret that decision, but I think that it was a much more noble position than Governor Dean, who went around the country in 2003 mocking the President, even going as far as to call for an investigation on whether or not President Bush had prior knowledge that 9/11 would happen. That sort of partisanship isn't the type of President we need - we need a President who will lead us all, and Governor Dean won't do that.

Though I supported it originally, the war has been badly mishandled, as most would agree to. I've outlined a clear plan to immediately begin withdrawing troops from Iraq, and instead focus our attention on Afghanistan, where al Qaeda is growing stronger by the day and Osama Bin Laden continues on. Now is not the time for timid leadership, and it certainly won't be something I'll bring as President! We cannot afford four years of President Dean, and as things have shaped up, I am the only candidate who can prevent him from being elected by the Electoral College or House of Representatives. Texas, if you're as terrified of a President Dean as I am, I humbly ask for your vote on Election Day!

October 31st: Campaigning with Colin Powell and Congressman Canady
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - Lakeside, Florida
10:00 AM - Campaign Rally - Jacksonville, Florida
1:45 PM - Meet and Greet - Macon, Georgia
4:30 PM - Meet and Greet - Peachtree City, Georgia
6:40 PM - Campaign Rally - Atlanta, Georgia

You know, several months ago, a Mississippi Congressman by the name of Gene Taylor said I was a bad candidate for the South. Yet here we are today, where our internals have us ahead in Arkansas and Florida, tied here in Georgia, and on the verge of an upset in Texas, North Carolina, and Virginia. If elected, I will be a President for every region, every party, every demographic. I'm tired of the partisanship that's been going on in Washington, and I know you are too. We have a real opportunity in this election to ditch the status quo and elect pragmatic, bi-partisan leaders. Georgia, I humbly ask for your support in a couple days - together, we will achieve victory!
- Michael Bloomberg, speaking at a rally in Jacksonville, Florida

November 1st: Campaigning with Colin Powell
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - High Point, North Carolina
10:30 AM - Campaign Rally - Greensboro, North Carolina
12:30 PM - Campaign Rally - Raleigh, North Carolina
3:00 PM - Meet and Greet - Petersburg, Virginia
7:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Norfolk, Virginia
Flies to Minnesota

Mayor Bloomberg fires up a crowd in Raleigh, North Carolina

Thank you all for being here today! It's great to be here today in this beautiful state - North Carolina has not been given the attention it deserves this election cycle, and I hope that in just a couple days, you will vote for real change in this nation.

As Mayor, I worked with both Republicans and Democrats to balance a budget, using both conservative and liberal ideas. As Mayor, our graduation rates increased, our jobs market improved, and we achieved economic security, something that hasn't been done in many years. The sense of compromise and working together that was used in New York City should be the model for the rest of the nation, and as President, it is exactly the kind of leadership Evan Bayh and I will bring.

I'm not a Republican, nor am I a Democrat. I think both sides have contributed to the mess we are in, largely due to the special interests that have taken over our nation. As President, I will seek to end their presence in Washington by banning them from the chamber. They certainly won't have any sort of impact on my decisions as President - I will only be looking out for the interests of our nation and her people.

November 2nd: Campaigning with Colin Powell and Congressman Kirk
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - Eden Prairie, Minnesota
10:30 AM - Campaign Rally - Minneapolis, Minnesota
3:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Madison, Wisconsin
5:00 PM - Meet and Greet - Rockford, Illinois
8:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Naperville, Illinois

November 3rd: Campaigning with Colin Powell and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - Dayton, Ohio
11:00 AM - Campaign Rally - Columbus, Ohio
2:45 PM - Campaign Rally - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
6:00 PM - Campaign Rally - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9:15 PM - Campaign Rally - Staten Island, New York

Mayor Bloomberg greets voters in New York City, New York

It's great to be back in New York! It has been a privilege serving as Mayor of New York City, and hopefully, together, we can bring the state of New York into the Bloomberg/Bayh column tomorrow night!

Evan and I have real solutions for this nation. It involves idea's from both parties. Now, Howard Dean calls me spineless for having such a position, but then again, look at his divisive record as DNC Chairman and it should come as a surprise to no one that he chastises someone with a bi-partisan record and moderate positions. Senator Murray, like Governor Dean, is just spreading attacks that may sound good on soundbites, but simply aren't true. We won't be a continuation of the last eight years, not in the slightest. A Bloomberg-Bayh administration will seek to create fair tax rates, understanding that the rich can pay a little more, as well as bring a close to the Iraq war and cutting all of the wasteful, pork spending in Washington. In doing so, we're not only going to balance the budget, but we're going to be able to invest more in creating a better opportunity for Americans with better jobs and an improved education system.

We've come a long ways, and tomorrow night, the American people make the final say. I'm the only candidate who has campaigned in every state, and I've campaigned to every demographic. As President, I won't seek to please a party or a region - I'll be the President for all of America. I humbly ask for your support tomorrow - together, we can heal our nation! Thank you, and God Bless!

November 4th:
8:00 AM - Meet and Greet - New York City, New York
10:00 AM - Speaking to Volunteers at Campaign Headquarters - New York City, New York
12:00 PM - Vote - New York City, New York
1:00 PM - Assist in GOTV Efforts - New York City, New York
5:00 PM - Arrive at Madison Square Gardens to Watch Results - New York City, New York

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Angus King (Bloomberg Surrogate) Campaign Schedule: October 28th - November 4th

Angus King makes his case for Bloomberg

October 28th:
Town Hall Meeting - Augusta, Maine
Town Hall Meeting - Biddeford, Maine
Town Hall Meeting - Portsmouth, Maine

October 29th:
Meet and Greet - Concord, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet - Manchester, New Hampshire
Campaign Rally - Nashua, New Hampshire
Town Hall Meeting - Derry, New Hampshire

October 30th:
Meet and Greet - Lowell, Massachusetts
Campaign Rally - Boston, Massachusetts
Meet and Greet - Cambridge, Massachusetts
Town Hall Meeting - Brockton, Massachusetts

October 31st:
Meet and Greet - Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Meet and Greet - Providence, Rhode Island
Town Hall Meeting - Warwick, Rhode Island
Town Hall Meeting - Newport, Rhode Island

November 1st:
Campaign Rally - Hartford, Connecticut
Meet and Greet - Kingston, New York
Town Hall Meeting - Albany, New York

November 2nd:
Meet and Greet - Troy, New York
Meet and Greet - Saratoga Springs, New York
Town Hall Meeting - Plattsburgh, New York

November 3rd:
Meet and Greet - Montpelier, Vermont
Meet and Greet - Lebanon, New Hampshire
Meet and Greet - Franklin, New Hampshire
Campaign Rally - Portsmouth, Maine

November 4th:
Attend GOTV Efforts in Boston, Massachusetts