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The following is a true eye-witness account, although some names have been changed to protect the innocent. When Fred Thompson began to drop hints to the nation that he was considering a run for the White House, I, like many others across the nation, felt interested and enlivened by his potential candidacy. I listened to his radio broadcasts, I followed his opinion writings on the Internet. I liked his sober, southern gentleman style, and I appreciated his unwavering ....

Here is an interesting site. You have to register and as is always the case some of the answer choices leave something to be desired, but overall it is fun. http://www.politichoice.com/candidate match I scored out 87% Republican My top three matches of the leading candidate in order: Fred - 85.3% Mike H. - 81.5% Mitt - 80.7% Nothing surprising there. I would probably pick Mike as my first choice if I thought he could win and Mitt would be my second choice, but I like Fred I just have concerns over the fire in his belly. Any of the 3...

Aims to inspire grassroots support for moral conservative leader PHILADELPHIA, June 5 /Christian Newswire/ -- An organization calling itself "We Need Alan Keyes for President" has launched a website to press the former Reagan administration diplomat to enter the field of Republican presidential contenders. According to a statement at the website -- AlanKeyes.com -- the organization's purpose is to "determine and rally support for a presidential candidacy by Dr. Keyes." The statement adds, "We Need Alan Keyes for President, Inc., is a political action committee . . . not managed by Alan Keyes." The effort is spearheaded by several individuals...

More taxes won't resolve the financial woes, but stopping foreign aid would help, he said. ``The way to neutralize this is to send money to nobody,'' Paul said. Most American foreign aid never gets to the poor people it's intended to help, Paul charged.

The following is an email I received from Dr. Paul's campaign after signing up on a mailing list. ==================================================================== April 3, 2007 Dear friend, I arrived in Phoenix from Washington, DC Thursday evening March 29th and was delighted to be met by a large group of supporters at the airport toting signs and placards. Friday morning began early with a 6 a.m. interview by telephone on the Dave Williams radio show in Salt Lake City. I then went to the KFNX studio to appear on the Charles Goyette show and spent an hour on his program answering some great questions...

Why I’m For Ron Paul and Against Mitt RomneyA Latter-Day Saint speaks upby Connor BoyackMarch 14, 2007Hooray! Ron Paul has formally announced his candidacy for the top spot in the nation!Mentioning she’s ready to start investigating the candidates, my mother asked me yesterday why I wouldn’t vote for Mitt Romney. My response to such a question (along with the response of why I plan to vote for Ron Paul) is as follows:1. Romney is a political wolf in sheep’s clothing. Paul has a rock-solid conservative voting record.As cited on my Masquerading Mitt post, we learn that Mitt is a politician...

I don't know how many of you have ever used IRC (Internet Relay Chat) but it is a great way to communicate in realtime with people from diverse corners of the world. It is standard for many Free Software / Open Source projects to use it to collaborate. In that spirit I have created an IRC channel on Freenode for us to use to discuss/promote Dr. Paul's candidacy: #RonPaul.

Straw Poll Reinstates Ron PaulPajamasMedia.com removed Ron Paul due to *alleged* spamming (more like Ron Paul has a large internet following) a few weeks ago. When accused of political bias the site-managers claimed they were now only putting up candidates with 1+% in the Gallup Poll. Well guess what, this week Ron Paul got 1% so he's back into the poll. NOW VOTE (Don't Spam)

The following are excerpts from a 3/2/07 address by Sen. Hillary Clinton to the “Human Rights Campaign,” a group of militant, radical sex perverts working, they say, “to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender equality.” Nothing about this talk was on either of Clinton’s web pages and the national news media reported no details of this speech. Wow, let’s do this every week! (said after her introduction which was greeted by prolonged cheering and applause). * * * I am also pleased that you have so many numbers here today which is just a small slice of the constituencies that...

If you're looking for someone who can represent the conservative wing of the Republican Party in 2008, California Congressman Duncan Hunter fills that bill far better that any of the top contenders who have already gotten into the race. Here's a short, but sweet primer that may help explain why that's the case.

The recent passage of a federal minimum wage act is expected to have little, if any, impact on San Diego employers. But rumored amendments in the Senate may prove otherwise. The House of Representatives passed HR 2, also known as the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007, on Jan. 10. The act raises the minimum dollar amount an employee anywhere in the country may receive from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour within two years. Tina Fryar, an employment law attorney at the San Diego office of Littler Mendelson, said there’s no cause for any immediate concern locally because...

(AP) BOSTON -- Gov. Mitt Romney will file paperwork forming a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday, a delay of 24 hours out of respect for the funeral services scheduled Tuesday for former President Gerald R. Ford, according to a top aide familiar with his plans. Romney, like Ford a Republican and former Michigan resident, will submit the necessary papers to the Federal Election Commission, a registration that will allow him to raise and spend money in pursuit of the 2008 GOP nomination. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani have already taken the same step. Romney...

Every New Year, millions of people around the globe make resolutions to improve themselves. Usually, their extra time at the gym or increased studying doesn’t exactly change the world. But every four years a few people make resolutions that dramatically impact the rest of us. The men and women who decide to run for president of the United States in 2008 will leave an enormous footprint on our country and on each of us whether or not they win control of the White House. In less than two years, we will elect a new president for our country. But in...

See for example this thread first. The Breck Girl is running for Prez! At least, I think that's what he says! Oh, God, what a bore ...and then there's Al Gore and a Senator rumored as Lez.

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., plans to announce Monday that he's considering a presidential run in 2008, according to a Republican official. Hunter is the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee -- a position he would lose if Democrats take control of the House after the Nov. 7 election.

A Mid-Sunday afternoon call comes to Roger & Team Hedgecock. A friend embedded in the district office of Congressman Duncan Hunter. Heads up for a news conference on Monday October 30th at 11am at the Broadway Pier. “Duncan will announce for higher office. He’ll seek a job that becomes vacant in 2008 at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.”Duncan will apparently announce the formation of an “exploratory committee,” which will allow him to begin raising funds for a PA Avenue campaign. Formation of such a committee does not always result in an actual candidacy…A couple of GOP Senators in deep trouble with their...

Well now, it’s the beginning of 2006 and the 2006 election cycle has barely begun. Normally, I would have mercy and write on some issue, or on this election. However, that’s not going to happen this time. Right now, we have an amazing opportunity. For all of us who are sick and tired of the Republican Party nominating compromised, weak and moderate candidates for President, there is now a solution to that problem. The solution has served in Congress for three terms, is a former Congressional Deputy Whip, and the current chairman of the Republican Study Committee, the strongest and...

(WANE-TV, Washington, D.C.) He's one of politics' fastest-rising stars --he could even be a dark-horse presidential contender-- and he represents part of northeast Indiana: Congressman Mike Pence. Pence is from Columbus, which is in south-central Indiana. But his district extends all the way into Wells, Adams, Jay, and southern Allen counties. Recently, our Mark Mellinger flew to Washington to meet Mike Pence for himself. Below is the text from his special report: Take a stroll around the U.S. Capitol with Mike Pence, and a couple things become evident. One, he's a history buff. Two, he's a conservative in every possible...

Over the past few weeks I've discussed the prospects of 14 potential presidential candidates. Now its my turn to say who I believe should be chosen to lead our nation in 2008. The next president of the United States needs to be unquestionably pro-life and for the sanctity of the family. He also must fight the war on terror including securing of our border. We also need a President who understands the importance of fiscal responsibility and limited government. This is perhaps the most neglected part of the Conservative agenda these days. We need a President who doesn't think veto...

November 12, 2005--Unlike the Democrats, there is no clear frontrunner for the Republican Party's 2008 Presidential nomination.Three candidates, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Senator John McCain all are favored by more than 20% of GOP voters. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist are the only other Republicans to reach the 5% level of support.McCain is the leader among the minority of Republicans with an unfavorable opinion of George W. Bush.If the three leading candidates do not run, "Not Sure" takes over the Republican lead at 30%. In that...