Campaigns & Elections

Ron Paul Launches New ‘Money Bomb’ Targeting Ames Straw Poll

Ron Paul Launches New ‘Money Bomb’ Targeting Ames Straw Poll

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas is launching another money bomb tomorrow, emphasizing the need for a strong showing in the Ames Straw Poll on August 13. In an email to supporters, Paul identified the Ames Straw Poll as a “crucial bellwether for the first-in-the-nation […]

by · July 18, 2011 · 4 comments ·
527 Group Pushes Write-In Effort for Rick Perry in Ames Straw Poll

527 Group Pushes Write-In Effort for Rick Perry in Ames Straw Poll

Americans for Rick Perry, a 527 organization, is pushing a write-in effort for Texas Gov. Rick Perry in next month’s Ames Straw Poll, according to POLITICO. The nascent write-in effort, quietly launched on Facebook, is intended to encourage potential Perry supporters to participate in the […]

by · July 18, 2011 · 0 comments ·
527 Group Pushes Write-In Effort for Rick Perry in Ames Straw Poll

527 Group Pushes Write-In Effort for Rick Perry in Ames Straw Poll

Americans for Rick Perry, a 527 organization, is pushing a write-in effort for Texas Gov. Rick Perry in next month’s Ames Straw Poll, according to POLITICO. The nascent effort, quietly launched on Facebook, is intended to encourage potential Perry supporters to participate in the August […]

by · July 18, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Pawlenty Says Foreign Investors Should Take Priority Over Military if U.S. Defaults

Pawlenty Says Foreign Investors Should Take Priority Over Military if U.S. Defaults

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty raised some eyebrows this past weekend with a comment on the debt ceiling during an appearance on “Political Capital With Al Hunt,” which aired on Bloomberg Television. Incredibly, the Minnesotan said that foreign investors should be paid before U.S. military […]

by · July 18, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Pawlenty Says Foreign Investors Should Take Priority Over Military if U.S. Defaults

Pawlenty Says Foreign Investors Should Take Priority Over Military if U.S. Defaults

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty raised some eyebrows this past weekend with a comment on the debt ceiling during an appearance on “Political Capital With Al Hunt,” which aired on Bloomberg Television. Incredibly, the Minnesotan said that foreign investors should be paid before U.S. military […]

by · July 18, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Johnson, Roemer and Karger Lag in Second Quarter Fundraising

Johnson, Roemer and Karger Lag in Second Quarter Fundraising

According to their latest filings with the Federal Election Commission, Republican presidential hopefuls Gary Johnson, Buddy Roemer and gay activist Fred Karger are lagging far behind most of their rivals when it comes to fundraising. Johnson, the libertarian-leaning former two-term governor of New Mexico, raised […]

by · July 17, 2011 · 1 comment ·
Johnson, Roemer and Karger Lag in Second Quarter Fundraising

Johnson, Roemer and Karger Lag in Second Quarter Fundraising

According to their latest filings with the Federal Election Commission, Republican presidential hopefuls Gary Johnson, Buddy Roemer and gay activist Fred Karger are lagging far behind most of their rivals when it comes to fundraising. Johnson, the libertarian-leaning former two-term governor of New Mexico, raised […]

by · July 17, 2011 · 1 comment ·
Pawlenty’s Campaign Manager Tries to Reassure Nervous Staff

Pawlenty’s Campaign Manager Tries to Reassure Nervous Staff

According to CNN, Tim Pawlenty’s campaign manager is trying to reassure the former governor’s campaign staff that things aren’t as bad as they seem. Nick Ayers, Pawlenty’s campaign manager, apparently sent out an email on Friday telling staffers that there was still time to turn […]

by · July 16, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Pawlenty’s Campaign Manager Tries to Reassure Nervous Staff

Pawlenty’s Campaign Manager Tries to Reassure Nervous Staff

According to CNN, Tim Pawlenty’s campaign manager is trying to reassure the former governor’s campaign staff that things aren’t as bad as they seem. Nick Ayers, Pawlenty’s campaign manager, apparently sent out an email on Friday telling staffers that there was still time to turn […]

by · July 16, 2011 · 0 comments ·
Bachmann Raised $4.2 Million, Begins Third Quarter With $3.6 Million On Hand

Bachmann Raised $4.2 Million, Begins Third Quarter With $3.6 Million On Hand

According to the Washington Post, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann raised $4.2 million for her presidential campaign in the second quarter, including a $2 million transfer from her congressional campaign committee. The Minnesota congresswoman reportedly had 88,000 contributors and had $3.6 million cash on hand as of […]

by · July 15, 2011 · 0 comments ·