2008 Election Game: Campaign Thread

[Kitteh]

Congressman Matheson Calls Senator Thune and Wishes him to get better

Mitt Romney does likewise.

Newt Gingrich also calls Senator Thune to wish him well.

Senator Lincoln would like to wish the Thune family good wishes at this time.

I would like to wish the Senator well. He was a great candidate.

[Lumine]

I have a doubt, how many schedules until this turn is finished?

[JerryArkansas]

One schedule, one set of debate questions

[bloombergforpresident]

Governor Sanford calls Senator Thune and wishes him well.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Best of luck on recovery, Senator.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Congressman Paul calls Senator Thune to wish him well.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

Brad Henry

Oct 8: Speeches and Barnstorming in Iowa
Oct 9: Barnstorming and Fundraiser in Iowa
Oct 10: Town Hall and University Speech in Iowa
Oct 11: Meet w/ Students and Barnstorming in Missouri
Oct 12: Fundraiser and Speeches in Tennessee
Oct 13: Rally in Kentucky. Barnstorming in Michigan
Oct 14: Fundraiser in California. Rally in Nevada

Questions:

1. I have several goals that I will accomplish in my first 100 days. First and foremost, I will withdraw our troops from Iraq and bring them home. We cannot afford to lose any more American lives. With the war in Iraq over, I will spend half of the savings on deficit reduction and the other half on a new education initiative. No Child Left Behind is another failed policy from this failed administration that must be replaced with something effective.
2. I would pick out justices that will protect the individual freedoms that all of our citizens have. I will pick out justices that will continue to uphold the decision in Roe vs Wade, and those who responsibly adhere to the Constitution.
3. I'd say my biggest weakness is my willingness to to adopt unpopular positions. In Oklahoma I've been an ardent supporter of a woman's right to choose and vetoed legislation that would have restricted abortion. Adopting unpopular positions can be an easy way to lose popular support in politics!

[Maxwell]

Get well soon, Senator Thune!

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Senator McCain calls Senator Thune and wishes him well.

[Lumine]

McCain, Hagel, Sanford, Romney, Paul and Gingrich vs Obama, Clinton, Winfrey, Matheson, Henry, Lincoln, Richardson, Gravel, Dean and Biden... This will be a bloodbath!

[Spamage]

By my count the everyone has posted, is that correct?

[JerryArkansas]

yes

[tmthforu94]

At a rally in Iowa, John Thune endorses Mike Gravel for President...

I know I may be upsetting some in my part for doing this, but Mike Gravel is a true American hero. We need him as our next President!!!

[Kitteh]

By my count the everyone has posted, is that correct?

TBH I've lost track with all the people leaving and joining.

[Donerail]

At a rally in Iowa, John Thune endorses Mike Gravel for President...

I know I may be upsetting some in my part for doing this, but Mike Gravel is a true American hero. We need him as our next President!!!

Mike Gravel gives his heartfelt thanks to Mr. Thune for his endorsement, and best wishes on his speedy recovery.

[sentinel]

Breaking News - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to run for Democratic nomination for President

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Oct 8: Announcement speech/rally in New Mexico
Oct 9:  Campaign events in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa
Oct 10:  Campaign event in Davenport, IA / fundraiser in NYC
Oct 11: Campaign events in Nashua, NH / Flying to Iowa
Oct 12: Campaign event in Sioux City, IA / Travel to NM; Gubernatorial duties in New Mexico
Oct 13: Gubernatorial duties in New Mexico / fundraiser in Texas
Oct 14:  New Mexico / campaign event in Iowa City, IA

[Spamage]

October 8-14th starts now.

The Debate-

Democrats- Gravel was largely viewed to have greatly exceeded expectations and received a bump which was only magnified by Thune's cross party endorsement. No one lost ground however but many Democratic viewers stated that they wanted more than just "Bush did it"

Republicans- As he is known for Newt Gingrich preformed very well. Others did as well but he received the most support following the debate due to his straight forward persona.

Polling Democrats

Iowa
Clinton 25%
Obama 20%
Winfrey 17%
Dean 7%
Gravel 6%
Lincoln 5%
Henry 3%
Biden 2%
Richardson 2%
Matheson 2%

New Hampshire-
Clinton 25%
Dean 23%
Winfrey 20%
Obama 11%
Biden 5%
Gravel 5%
Richardson 3%
Matheson 2%
Henry 1%
Lincoln 1%

Republican Polling

Iowa-
Romney 20%
Hagel 16%
Gingrich 15%
Paul 10%
McCain 6%
Sanford 4%

New Hampshire-
Romney 32%
McCain 23%
Paul 9%
Gingrich 7%
Sanford 2%
Hagel 2%


Rolled News Stories


Obama Gives Awkward "Uhhh....." when answering questions at a townhall-

Senator Barack Obama hosted a town hall but when asked about specifics on his foreign policy views by a heckler he took a while to respond and filled the gap with an Uhhhh...... some voters have been turned off but it still is yet to be judged how this will register.

Late Night TV brings back the Dean Scream from 2004 and poke fun-

One of Howard Dean's mistakes came back to haunt him today in the form of the Dean Scream. Jay Leno and SNL both reminded voters of it and a few have grown less enthusiastic due to hearing about it.

Gravel doubles numbers in many states, Awareness is rising

Gravel has been receiving an uptick in support following the debate and Thune's endorsement and it is clear the more some moderate voters know about him the more they support him. He's been doubling totals from last week in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Giuliani Endorses John McCain-

NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced that he is supporting John McCain for president stating "moderation is key both in governing and elections and John knows how to compromise. McCain has been competing for Romney with some moderate voters and will likely gain ground.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

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

[Oldiesfreak1854]

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

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Hey Gov Spamage, how's it looking for me in South Carolina? I have a feeling Oprah's splitting my would-be supporters.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

8-14 already happened, so it would be 15-21.

Howard Dean's Schedule for October 15-21

October 15:

-Meet & Greet in Ames, Iowa
-Speech at the University of Iowa
-Rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota

October 16:

-Rally in Marquette, Michigan
-Rally in Flint, Michigan
-Fundraiser in Lansing, Michigan

October 17:

-Meet & Greet in Hartford, Connecticut
-Town Hall in Manchester, New Hampshire
-Town Hall in Franklin, New Hampshire

October 18:

-Rally in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
-Town Hall in Lebanon, New Hampshire
-Rally in Woodstock, New Hampshire

October 19:

-Rally in Tallahassee, Florida
-Fundraiser in St. Petersburg, Florida
-Meet and Greet in Pembroke Pines, Florida

October 20:

-Rally in El Paso, Texas
-Rally in Tucscon, Arizona
-Meet and Greet in Yuma, Arizona

October 21:

-Rally in Carson City, Nevada
-Fundraiser in San Jose, California

I'd like to see polls of Michigan and Florida.

[Kitteh]

Quick question: are Michigan and Florida going to have delegates this time around?

[Spamage]

Quick question: are Michigan and Florida going to have delegates this time around?

No its IRL



To Obama- Oprah is almost ahead in South Carolina and has taken the majority of the African American Vote, almost 7 or so points above you.

[Kitteh]

Oprah Winfrey campaign schedule


Oct 15:
Rally in Houston, TX
Rally in Fort Worth
Town Hall at UT in Austin

Oct 16:
Give a speech focusing on poverty on Native American reservations in Gallup, NM
Meet with Navajo Nation leaders in Window Rock, AZ

Oct 17:
Open NV HQ in Las Vegas, NV
Meet students at UNLV
Fundraiser on the Vegas Strip

Oct 18:
Meet & Greet with voters in a poor area of North Las Vegas
Speech in Henderson
Meeting with unionized casino workers
Dinner with President Bruce Raynor of UNITE HERE (seeking endorsement)

Oct 19:
Rally in Reno, NV
Speech in San Francisco, CA
Fundraiser in Mountain View, CA

Oct 20:
Meeting with Silicon Valley leaders, speech highlighting support for increase in R&D funding and high-tech industry in general
Dinner for major donors at Winfrey's mansion in Montecito, CA

Oct 21
Speech in Seattle, WA
Dinner with Bill Gates, make $10 million donation to the Gates Foundation

[Maxwell]

October 15:

-Barnstormer in Dover, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser in Manchester, New Hampshire
-Rally in Nashua, New Hampshire

October 16:

-Fundraiser in New York City, New York
-Rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
-Meet & Greet in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

October 17:

- Town-hall in Augusta, Maine
- Rally in Brockton, Massachussets
- Rally in Concord, New Hampshire

October 18:

-Fundraiser in Ames, Iowa
-Barnstormer in Jasper county, Iowa
-Rally in Davenport, Iowa

October 19:

-Rally in Madison, Wisconsin
-Fundraiser in St. Paul, Minnesota
-Town-Hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

October 20:

-Meet and Greet in Charleston, South Carolina
-Rally in Greenberg, South Carolina
-Barnstormer Columbia, South Carolina

October 21:

-Rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Lincoln, Nebraska

Are there going to be polls coming out of Wyoming (insignificant but still an early primary) and South Carolina on the Republican side?