2008 Election Game: Campaign Thread

[deliriumipa]

So... When is the next turn coming? Are we waiting for Bill Richardson?

Yeah, we're waiting on Richardson, aka Sirnick. Or........ we could all be douche bags and skip him.

I'll post in a minute. Sorry for being busy.

[deliriumipa]

Bill Richardson Schedule

October 15 - Campaign events in NH / Fundraiser in NYC
October 16 - Campaign events in Iowa
October 17 - Campaign events in Iowa / gubernatorial duties in NM
October 18 - Gubernatorial duties in NM / Campaign event in Iowa
October 19 - Campaign events in Iowa / Campaign events in NH
October 20 - Campaign events in NH
October 21 - Gubernatorial duties in NM

TV Ad: http://youtu.be/tjOuL5qwNIc

[Spamage]

October 22nd-28th starts now.

Notice- I will no longer be polling states other than the early ones (ones before Super Tuesday) in order to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Democratic Polling

Michigan-
Clinton 24%
Obama 23%
Winfrey 18%
Dean 7%
Lincoln 5%
Gravel 3%
Biden 3%
Richardson 3%
Henry 2%
Matheson 2%

Undecided 9%

South Carolina-
Clinton 20%
Winfrey 19%
Obama 11%
Lincoln 9%
Henry 8%
Dean 7%
Matheson 6%
Biden 4%
Gravel 3%
Richardson 3%

Undecided 10%
 

Nevada-
Clinton 21%
Matheson 14%
Richardson 12%
Obama 12%
Winfrey 12%
Dean 8%
Gravel 5%
Henry 2%
Lincoln 2%

Undecided 12%


Florida-
Clinton 24%
Winfrey 19%
Obama 19%
Dean 7%
Richardson 7%
Gravel 4%
Biden 4%
Lincoln 4%
Henry 3%
Matheson 2%

Undecided 7%


Republican Polling

Michigan-
Romney 32%
McCain 27%
Gingrich 8%
Snowe 7%
Paul 7%
Sanford 4%

Undecided 11%

South Carolina-
Sanford 38%
Gingrich 26%
McCain 10%
Romney 9%
Paul 5%
Snowe 3%

Undecided 9%

Nevada-
Romney 39%
Paul 18%
McCain 11%
Hagel 7%
Snowe 3%
Sanford 3%

Undecided 19%

Florida-
McCain 20%
Romney 20%
Sanford 14%
Snowe 11%
Gingrich 10%
Hagel 8%
Paul 5%

Undecided 12%

Rolled News Stories

Henry Endorsed by Mark Warner and Claire McCaskill-

It appears Governor Henry is getting a second look by many endorsers. 2 Southern self acclaimed moderate Democrats endorsed him, Mark Warner of Virginia and Claire McCaskill of Missouri.

Biden mistake, says f*** in front of campaign crowd due to microphone troubles-

While at a rally Joe Biden's mic quit working and realizing it he said f***. However as he was saying the word the mic came back on and the crowd was awkwardly silent. Some parents expressed concerns about the incident and stated they regretted taking their children to see Senator Biden.

Moderates and Independents move away from Lincoln following controversial ad-

Senator Blanche Lincoln made an ad last week and aired it in several states. In the ad she talks about how politicians should never compromise on their beliefs and some of the Southern Democrats (generally quite moderate) who were supporting her began to take a 2nd look at others. Although some words were taken out of context Ben Nelson decried her with a scathing press release. However, it also fired up her base and that may invalidate any swing against her from the moderate wing.

Gingrich loses voice, unable to campaign for 1 day under doctors orders-

Following several campaign events Newt Gingrich has lost his voice. In an awkward event on Sunday he spoke to the crowd but sounded hoarse and unappealing. In order to recoup he will be gone on Monday.

Snowe endorsed by Gordon Smith and Susan Collins following late entrance-

Olympia Snowe had received the endorsements of many of her moderate Senate colleagues. Earlier this year they made news by announcing they believed Gravel would be the best Democratic nominee and yesterday they made their choice for the other side. They all pledged to campaign with her and her poll numbers have received a .5% bump according to the RCP Average.

[Maxwell]

Does Hagel not register in Michigan and South Carolina, or did you forget?

[Spamage]

Does Hagel not register in Michigan and South Carolina, or did you forget?

I forgot his numbers should be

Michigan- 3
SC- 7

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

October 22nd:

-Campaign Rally in San Francisco, California
-Appearance on Countdown with Keith Olbermann

October 23rd:

-Appearance on The Today Show
-Town Hall in Bennington, New Hampshire
-Meet & Greet in Keene, New Hampshire
-Rally in Jaffrey, New Hampshire

October 24th:

-Meeting in Burlington, Vermont with Patrick Leahy
-Appearance on The Colbert Report
-Fundraiser in New York City, New York

October 25th:

-Meet and Greet in Alta Vista, Iowa
-Rally in Ames, Iowa
-Rally in Badger, Iowa

October 26th:

-Meet and Greet in Minburn, Iowa
-Town Hall in Sioux City, Iowa
-Rally in Gibson, Iowa
-Rally in Iowa City, Iowa

October 27th:

-Fundraiser in Nashville, Tennessee
-Rally in Greenville, South Carolina
-Town Hall in Columbia, South Carolina

October 28th:

-Appearance on Meet the Press
-Rally in Somersworth, New Hampshire
-Town Hall in Nashua, New Hampshire
-Meet and Greet in Litchfield, New Hampshire

[JerryArkansas]

Blanche Lincoln

October 22nd:

-Campaign Rally in Little Rock, Arkansas
-Greet and Meet in Jackson, Mississippi

October 23rd:

-Town Hall in Mobile, Alabama
-Meet & Greet in Birmingham, Alabama
-Rally in Malcolm, Georgia

October 24th:

-Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida
-Fundraiser in Houston Texas

October 25th:

-Meet and Greet in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
-Rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma
-Rally in Kansas City, Kansas

October 26th:

-Meet and Greet in Ohma, Nebraska
-Town Hall Perrie, South Dakota

October 27th:

-Fundraiser in Denver, CO
-Rally in Bolder, CO
-Town Hall in Casper, Wy

October 28th:

-Appearance on Meet the Press
-Rally in Salt Lake City, Ut
-Town Hall in Reno, Nv
-Meet and Greet in Las Vegas, Nv

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Barack Obama's Schedule for the Week of October 22nd


10/22/2007
-Rally in Des Moines, Iowa with Tom Daschle
-Rally in Davenport, Iowa with Tom Daschle
-Meet and Greet in Oelwein, Iowa with Tom Daschle
-Meet and Greet in Decorah, Iowa with Tom Daschle
-Flight to Michigan

10/23/2007
-Rally in Detroit, Michigan with Dick Durbin
-Rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Dick Durbin
-Rally in Farmington Hills, Michigan with Dick Durbin
-Rally at Michigan State University
-Town Hall in Flint, Michigan with Dick Durbin
-Flight to New Hampshire

10/24/2007
-Rally in Manchester, New Hampshire with Ted Kennedy
-Town Hall in Nashua, New Hampshire with Ted Kennedy
-Town Hall in Bedford, New Hampshire with Ted Kennedy
-Rally in Concord, New Hanpshire with Ted Kennedy
-Rally at Dartmouth College
-Rally at University of New Hampshire
-Meeting with Senator John Kerry (seeking endorsement)
-Flight to Florida

10/25/2007
-Rally in Columbia, South Carolina with Ted Kennedy and Chris Rock
-Town Hall in Charleston, South Carolina with Ted Kennedy
-Rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
-Rally in Greenville, South Carolina
-Rally at Clemson, University
-Rally at USC-Columbia
-Flight to Florida

10/26/2007
-Rally in Miami, Florida
-Rally in Jacksonville, Florida
-Rally in Tampa Bay, Florida with Michelle and the Girls
-Interview with Shephard Smith on Fox News
-Rally at Florida State University
-Rally at University of Miami
-Rally in Orlando, Florida

10/27/2007
-No Public Events Planned. Day At Disney World With Family.

10/28/2007
-Flight to Washington D.C
-Appearance on Meet The Press
-Meeting With Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia
-Flight to Iowa
-Meet and Greet in Ames, Iowa

[Kitteh]

Oct 22
Town Hall in West Des Moines, IA
Dinner with the Democratic Caucus of IA state legislators

Oct 23
Speech in Pontiac, MI
Touring an auto plant in Dearborn
Visiting a soup kitchen in a run down area of Detroit to talk about poverty
Meeting with UAW leaders

Oct 24
Town Hall in Keene, NH
Town Hall in Claremont, NH

Oct 25
Kickoff bus tour of SC in Greenville, SC
Bus tour to Spartanburg
Bus tour to Rock Hill

Oct 26
Bus tour to Chester
Bus tour to Winnsboro
Rally with Jim Clyburn in Columbia

Oct 27
Town Hall with Jim Clyburn in Orangeburg
Rally in Charleston
Fundraiser on Hilton Head Island, Bus Tour ends

Oct 28
Rally in Tampa, FL
Rally in Boca Raton, FL
Town Hall in Hollywood, FL
Dinner for major donors at Oprah's house on Fisher Island, FL

[Barnes]

Olympia Snowe

October 22:
- Campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire
- TV interview with local WMUR-TV in Manchester
- Campaign rally in Nashua

October 23:
- Campaign rally in Concord, New Hampshire
- Campaign rally in Rochester
- Fly to New York City

October 24:
- Attend two fundraisers in New York City
- Fly to Iowa

October 25
- Rally in Des Moines, Iowa
- TV press conferencw with all major local stations in Des Moines
- Rally in Cedar Rapids

October 28
- Fundraiser in Cedar Rapids
- Rest
- Fly to Florida

[Incipimus iterum]

                Jim Matheson Campaign Schedule

October 22, 2007
-Holding Townhall in Tamworth, New Hampshire With Senator John McCain
-Fight to Searchlight, Nevada
-Policy Speech about Gun Control at Searchlight, Nevada
October 23, 2007
-Meet and Greet at Carson City ,Nevada
-Rally at Carson City, Nevada
-Fundraiser in Carson City, Nevada
Flight to Charleston, West Virginia

October 24, 2007
-Breakfast With Governor Joe Manchin (Seeking Endorsement)
-Apperance on Tonight Show With Jay Leno
-Flight to Dover , New Hampshire
-Policy Speech about Fiscal Policy at Dover New Hampshire
-Rally at Dover ,New Hampshire
October 25, 2007
-Townhall at Dover, New Hampshire
-Fundraiser at Dover, New Hampshire
-Appearance on Hardball with Chris Matthews
October 26, 2007
-Townhall at Manchester ,New Hampshire
-Policy Speech about Tax Reform at Manchester New Hampshire
-Flight to Las Vegas ,Nevada
October 27, 2007
-Fundraiser at Las Vegas, Nevada
-Rally at Henderson, Nevada
-Speech about Education Policy Speech at University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV)
October 28, 2007
-Rally at Paradise, Nevada
-Apperence on the Late Show With David Letterman
-Townhall at Paradise, Nevada
Jim Matheson Ad #2 Leadership  

[Knives]

October 22, 2007

- Fly into Reno, NV
- Meet and Greet in Reno
- Speech on tourism.

October 23, 2007

- Fly into Detroit
- Speech on the struggling auto industry
- Meeting with car manufacturers unions.

October 24, 2007

- Drive down to Grand Rapids, MI
- Rally with supporters
- Speech on reviving the auto industry.

"It is clear to me that the great state of Michigan was been dealt a horrible blow in the recent Financial Crisis thanks to the Wall St. deregulation by previous presidents. I want to fix this we need American cars driving on our amazing roads, we need innovation in this industry and with Government help I want to get the GREAT STATE OF MICHIGAN BACK INTO BUSINESS!"

October 25, 2007

- Fly into Waterloo, IA
- Rally with supporters.
- Speech on support for the arts at Waterloo Center for the Arts.

October 26, 2007

- Fly into Miami, FL
- Rest with Bill/Birthday!!

October 27, 2007

- Meeting with Bill Nelson and Dianne Feinstein
- Fundraiser in Miami, FL
- Fly into Dallas, TX

October 28, 2007

- Fundraiser in Dallas, TX
- Rally with supporters in Dallas, TX
- Visit City Vet Dallas - speech on Animal Rights, TX

HILLARY CLINTON LOOKING GREAT AS SHE TURNS 60

[Barnes]

Senator Snowe unveils her first ad, to be aired in New Hampshire and the surrounding New England market.


Olympia Snowe has always believed that America is made up of diversity. We are so different but we're all still Americans together.  Senator Snowe's plan for equality goes further than any other candidate's to address civil rights, women's rights, and individual liberties.  She presents a real alternative to the policies of exclusion favored by the other candidates. Olympia Snowe - together.

Excerpt from press conference in Des Moines:
Reporter: Senator, many have claimed that your policies no longer fit the policies of your party, and you're a quote "Republican In Name Only."  What do you say to that?
Senator Snowe: I think if you look at my thirty years of public service, you will see that I have always been a Republican - always.  I have always believed in fiscal sanity and preserving liberties enshrined to us by our constitution.  What sets me apart from my many of my opponents is that I will accept any proposal from any party as long as it helps the American people.  I believe in compromise and bi-partisanship - two issues that I felt were lacking from the policies of all of the candidates, and what drove me to enter the race.

[Knives]

Governor Dean's remarks in Portsmouth, New Hampshire:

"A little over four years ago, citing faulty intelligence, the Bush administration charged into Iraq in violation of international law and American precedent in foreign affairs. That effort was supported not just by nearly all Republicans, but by Democrats, including the so-called frontrunner, Senator Clinton. Now she says she's against the war. Maybe it was a genuine change of heart. But maybe it's a flip-flop. Do you want someone who can't make up their mind?"

*crowd boos*

"Or do you want someone who opposed the war from the beginning and still wants us out on day one in office?!?!"

*crowd cheers*

"Now, the Republican attack is that by not supporting the war effort, you're betraying our troops, or you're anti-war. On the contrary, it is a colossal disservice to our men and women in uniform to send them into an unwinnable war! And it's a disservice to say that a person can't enter the military because of who they love! On day one, I will sign an executive order repealing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", and I will work with the generals to transition out of Iraq immediately."

Ms Clinton's Response to the vitriolic lies of Howard Dean in Miami

My opponent Mr Dean has labelled my a flip flipper which is a simple lie, I have stated many times for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq while leaving a small contingent in Iraq. I don't think Mr Dean understands why American troops need to be in Iraq, We went there to find Nuclear Bombs and there was none, I'll admit that but what we have done in Iraq has highlighted the categorical abuse that the women, men and children of Iraq have suffered under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein and thanks to our great men and women, the country is more democratic now than many of the citizens of Iraq could ever have hoped for.

I was recently in Iraq, on the outskirts of Baghdad where our American troops were handing out food, water and medical supplies for the Iraqi citizens. If Mr Dean would get off from his comfortable couch in his big Vermont home he'd realize we are in Iraq for a good reason, and that is to ensure that we all have access to Democracy and a safe home.

Thank you.

[Barnes]

Senator Snowe releases a second TV ad in New Hampshire:



John McCain and Mitt Romney are both characters out of the same book.  They both change their beliefs and opinions on policy based on which way the wind is blowing.  Olympia Snowe has always stood by her principles and has always believed in saying what she believes in - no matter the political effect.  Do you really want to elect someone as President who jumps on the best political bandwagon that will deliver the easiest support?  Or do you want a President who is firm in what she believes in, but willing to compromise where compromises can be made?

Vote for Olympia Snowe.

[Maxwell]

October 22nd
- Rally in Burlington, Iowa
- Fundraiser in Iowa City, Iowa
- Town Hall in Ames, Iowa
- Meet and Greet in Fort Dodge, Iowa

October 23rd
- Interview on The O'Reilly Factor
- Meet and Greet in Des Moines, Iowa
- Meeting with Terry Branstad (Looking for an endorsement)

October 24th
- Rally in Lansing, Michigan
- Rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Town Hall in Columbus, Ohio

October 25th
- Appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show
- Town Hall in Sioux City, Iowa with Former Senator Alan K. Simpson
- Meet and Greet in Ida Grove, Iowa

October 26th
- Fundraiser in Salem, New Hampshire
- Rally in Portsmith, New Hampshire
- Appearance on Anderson Cooper 360

October 27th
- Meeting with Former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey (Seeking Endorsement)
- Town Hall in Dover, New Hampshire
- Rally in Concord, New Hampshire

October 28th
- Rally in Charleston, South Carolina
- Fundraiser in Charleston, South Carolina
- Fundraiser in Atlanta, Georgia

Hagel releases his first Ad:

"Hi, I'm Senator Chuck Hagel. In Washington today there is a huge struggle between principle and negotiation. Some stick to their principles and don't negotiate, others have no principles and only negotiate. As a candidate, I believe I stand out because I do represent the people. I am willing to compromise on issues, and I am standing on my own. As a Republican, I have fought for economic reform, but I have also fought against my party on foreign policy. I promise to fight for the American people with my independent nature and together we can turn this country! I hope you join me in this movement!

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

Barack Obama Ad #3: Good Reasons

Narrator- "Senator Clinton has recently stated that we are still in Iraq for a"good reason". Well frankly Senator, that goes against public opinion and plain common sense. Thousands of American troops dying overseas while not knowing what their mission is, isn't a "good reason". You voted to authorize that war. The people want out of this pointless and costly war. That seems like a "good reason" for Change."
Barack Obama- "Our troops have deposed the dictatorship of Hussein. They're mission is over. It's time to leave Iraq, completely. I have a plan to pull troops out of Iraq by Christmas Eve 2009. Senator Clinton wants to leave our troops there. As your President, I would bring them home."
"I'm Barack Obama, and I Approve This Message."

This ad shall run in Iowa and New Hampshire.

[Knives]

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this message

WARNING: THIS AD MAY CONTAIN SOME GRAPHIC IMAGES







These are the reasons we are in Iraq, Senator Obama and Governor Dean want us to leave them behind, but they don't realize - we weren't all built in the worlds greatest country. Iraq needs democracy and they can't do it on their own.

Support Our Troops and Vote for Hillary Clinton in 2008

to play in Iowa and New Hampshire

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Ad to play in Nevada, Iowa, and New Hampshire

"I'm Howard Dean, and I approve this message. Senator Clinton not only voted to go to war in Iraq, but now claims that we are in there "for good reason", and that we are safer by being in Iraq. But that is demonstrably untrue. From our occupation, Iraq has become less stable, not more. Meanwhile, President Bush and Hillary Clinton have failed to talk about the intervention actually part of the War on Terror. As President, I will pull us out of Iraq as soon as possible and reinforce our efforts in Afghanistan to find and bring Osama bin Laden to justice."

[Knives]

"HILLARY CLINTON PROPOSES A DEBATE OVER IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN"


Hillary Clinton and Harvard University have invited all Republicans and Democrats vying for the presidency to a debate.

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

GOVERNOR DEAN VOWS TO ATTEND DEBATE

[Maxwell]

Senator Hagel has announced today that he, too, will be apart of the Afghanistan and Iraq Debate as proposed by Clinton and Harvard University.

"Hopefully it will allow the public to get a more in-depth look at the candidates foreign policy views, which is why I want to take the first step of my republican contenders and join the debate!"

[Donerail]

1:17-1:44 is the official campaign song

Mike Gravel Campaign Schedule

October 22, 2012
-Meet & greet in Pahrump, NV
-Meet & greet in Paradise, NV
-Fundraiser in Las Vegas, NV

October 23, 2012
-Town hall in Reno, NV
-Speech in Sparks, NV on the Iraq War
Speech excerpts
-Rally in Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
-Fundraiser in Carson City, NV

October 24, 2012
-Rally in Fernley, NV
-Speech in Fallon, NV
Excerpts, made up nice for the Internet
Additional comments: If we really want to stop young men and women from dying every day, we need to end the wars. If we want to end the wars, we must first have a national conversation about this critical issue. And it is for those reasons that I am proud to announce that I will attend the Afghanistan/Iraq debate Senator Clinton proposed.
-Meet & greet in Elko, NV
-Satellite appearance on The O'Reilly Factor

October 25, 2012
-Kickoff of Eastern Iowa Mike Gravel/John Thune Bus Tour in West Des Moines, Iowa
-Bus tour rally in Pella, Iowa
-Bus tour rally in Newton, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Des Moines, Iowa

October 26, 2012
-Bus tour rally in Ames, Iowa
-Bus tour rally in Boone, Iowa
-Bus tour rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa
-Bus tour rally in Storm Lake, Iowa

October 27, 2012
-Bus tour rally in Spirit Lake, Iowa
-Bus tour rally in Sioux City, Iowa
-Fundraiser in Council Bluffs, Iowa

October 28, 2012
-Appearance alongside Gov. Lynch in Manchester
-Rally with Rep. Hodes in Concord

New Gravel Ad
Cheating at Chess
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS_GQcwfT7U

[Barnes]

Senator Snowe will gladly participate in Senator Clinton's proposed debate.

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Senator Biden is eager to participate in the proposed debate.