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Wyoming GOP eager to make mark
Casper Star-Tribune ^ | January 04, 2008 | Jared Miller

Posted on 01/04/2008 5:08:49 PM PST by Josh Painter

CHEYENNE - Wyoming's early county conventions haven't generated the profile of Iowa's caucuses, but they have resulted in the state's first-ever serious look by presidential candidates.

"I've got to tell you, it's exciting," said Bill Cubin, Natrona County GOP chairman. "We really are making a difference here."

Candidates have reached out in a variety of ways. Most candidates have targeted state party members with e-mails, phone calls, direct mailing, personal visits and calls to local radio talk shows. Ron Paul, Mitt Romney and Fred Thompson spent $10,000 each to acquire a list of the names and contact information for party members who will help select the national delegates. Romney set up a state office in Casper, Cubin said.

There have also been calls on behalf of candidates from national GOP figures - including Mary Matalin, a former counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney, who is supporting Thompson, the former U.S. senator from Tennessee.

"The response has been terrific," Matalin said by telephone Thursday, noting that state GOP members have been keenly interested in Thompson's stance on important national issues. "The thing about Wyoming people, they just like the straight talk. I'm not spinning anybody and not offering any pointers."

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No polling has been released on where the candidates stand in Wyoming, but some Republican committee members say a couple of candidates - Romney and Thompson - may be rising to the top.

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Candidates who haven't reached out much to Wyoming Republicans - such as Rudy Giuliani, John McCain or Mike Huckabee - haven't generated the same level of support, and may even have created some detractors.

"I take it a little bit personally that they are not approaching Wyoming, that they feel we are not players," Vosler said.

(Excerpt) Read more at billingsgazette.net ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; Politics/Elections; US: Wyoming
KEYWORDS: 2008; duncanhunter; fred; fredthompson; gop; mittromney; romney; wy2008; wyoming
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To: Josh Painter; All

If Fred wins this, will this build him momentum?


41 posted on 01/04/2008 10:50:05 PM PST by Rick_Michael (The Anti-Federalists failed....so will the Anti-Frederalists)
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To: Politicalmom

I’m positive about Fred all the time.
I have actively posted on all things Fred since the earliest speculation of him entering the race.

I do happen to think he isn’t campaigning nearly to his potential, as opposed to someone like Mitt Romney who I think has reached the maximum amount of support he is capable of generating as a candidate. So naturally I want Fred to tap into his potential as a candidate. That’s what’s needed for him to become the nominee, rather than someone else who would be far less preferable.


42 posted on 01/04/2008 11:25:36 PM PST by counterpunch (ABH - Anybody But Huckabee)
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To: Josh Painter
" There have also been calls on behalf of candidates from national GOP figures - including Mary Matalin, a former counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney, who is supporting Thompson, the former U.S. senator from Tennessee."

I wonder if Dick Cheney is a Fred Thompson supporter ?
It would be great to have Dick Cheney come out in full support for Fred and endorse him soon.
43 posted on 01/05/2008 12:27:52 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: counterpunch
It says that Dick Cheney’s forumer counselor is supporting Fred,,, but, it would be great to have Dick Cheney say a few good things for Fred.
44 posted on 01/05/2008 12:29:35 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Josh Painter
Great quote of the day ( it helps Fred ):

"The thing about Wyoming people, they just like the straight talk.
45 posted on 01/05/2008 12:31:06 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Rick_Michael

It might help him a little in NH , but, not sure how much.


46 posted on 01/05/2008 12:38:05 AM PST by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM .53 : 1 The FOOL hath said in his heart, there is no GOD.)
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To: Prophet in the wilderness
"The thing about Wyoming people, they just like the straight talk.

Fred will do well.

47 posted on 01/05/2008 6:22:36 AM PST by TLI ( ITINERIS IMPENDEO VALHALLA)
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To: Josh Painter
According to NRO: " Discussions with local county chairs suggest the following results, or something along these lines, would not be surprising: eight delegates for Romney, two delegates for Thompson, one delegate for Ron Paul, and one delegate for Duncan Hunter."

http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MWMyMjVhYjE0ZDM0MWUzNzY2NWY5ZjUzMmUwNzAxMGI=
48 posted on 01/05/2008 6:44:54 AM PST by Reader of news
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To: deport
Some start as early as 8 am while I’ve seen some listed at late as 5 pm......

According to NRO, the vote is expected to be done by 3 PM local.
49 posted on 01/05/2008 6:50:05 AM PST by Reader of news
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To: Dubya's fan

According to NRO, the vote is expected to be done by 3 PM local.


May well be. I’m only reporting what I read on the www.wygop.org/ web page listing the county convention info that included starting times. It did mention that one should contact the locals to make sure the info listed was correct.

In any case some 980 predetermined convention goers will select the 12 delegates and 12 alternates . We’ll probably have indications thoughout the day as each convention completes if one could find them. The wygop website doesn’t provide a lot of daily data or so it seems to me.


50 posted on 01/05/2008 7:07:24 AM PST by deport ( --- 4 days New Hampshire votes--- [ Meanwhile:-- Cue Spooky Music--])
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