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IN-Sen: Dan Coats to Run – Bye Bye Bayh?
Former Indiana Senator Dan Coats
Republican Dan Coats has made it official.Former U.S. Senator Dan Coats confirmed this morning that he will run for U.S. Senate. During a live interview with Charly Butcher on WOWO radio Coats said his campaign is “up and running, with thousands of volunteers on the ground”.
The campaign is still collecting the necessary signatures to enter the Republican primary in May. The former 4th District Congressman said he never expected to be back in politics, but the recent turn the country has taken concerned him, leading him to enter the race.
This will be a clash of the Titans race in Indiana and may indeed determine which party controls the next United States Senate. Watch for Bayh to pick fights with national Democrat leaders and do not expect President Obama to do any events for the Senator any time soon.
Stay tuned…….
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Barack Obama Watch: It is Bayh?
+++++Update+++++MSNBC says Tim Kaine and Evan Byah have been informed that they have not been chosen. Fox News is stocking the home of Senator Joe Biden where there has been some activity. Likely scenario is a text message at 12:01 AM and then Biden leaves home and flies to Springfield, Illinois.
But, stay tuned…….
This would be the “SAFE” choice. But, can Obama tolerate Mark Penn and Hillary looking over Bayh’s shoulder?KMBC’s Micheal Mahoney reports a company in Kansas City, which specializes in political literature, has been printing Obama-Bayh material… MORE… Gill Studios, would not confirm information about the material. They would not deny it either. At least three sources close to the plant’s operations reported the Obama-Bayh material was being produced…
Remember earlier in the week about preparations in Indiana? And, where is Obama today? Right next door in Illinois.
Stay tuned……..
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Mitt Romney Watch: Top of the McCain VP List?
Senator John McCain and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney tops John McCain’s list for Vice Presidential candidates? So, it seems.Surprising many Republican insiders, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is at the top of the vice presidential prospect list for John McCain. But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.
“Romney as favorite†is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling.
Campaign insiders say McCain plans to name his running mate very shortly after Barack Obama does, as part of what one campaign planner called a “bounce-mitigation strategy.â€
The Democratic convention is in late August, a week ahead of the Republican convention. That means McCain can size up the opposing ticket before locking in his own.
Flap made the argument for Romney a number of weeks ago.
In the meantime, Barack Obama has opted out of public campaign financing and Team McCain finds itself vastly underfunded.
McCain sources tell Politico that they believe Romney could raise $50 million in 60 days. One close Romney adviser said it could even be $60 million.
McCain’s choice will come down to the three M’s:
- Mitt
- Money (business, economics and fundraising)
- Michigan
Flap predicts McCain goes with Romney. Of course, this will not be my favorite choice (which is Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska) but in a match-up against Obama and Biden/Bayh it is a winning combination.
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Barack Obama Watch: The Real Vice President?
Photo Courtesy of Skeptical Brotha
Is Team Obama “FIGHTING OFF” the Clintons for payment of their campaign debt by channeling Senator James Webb for Vice President?
Another way to stop the Hillary-for-Veep speculation: Fire up some other speculation.
And so Obama announced this morning that he’d be campaigning in Virginia with Senator Jim Webb and former Governor Mark Warner.
Senator Webb has been touted as the Vice Presidential candidate who best augments the lack of military experience of Obama, comes from a possible pick-up state in the Electoral College, Virginia, and is a former Reagan Republican.
Flap thinks Webb is in the running and look at what Intrade says this morning:
As of this morning, Webb’s stock is up and Hillary’s is down. Obama has to balance the loss of white working class women who are pissed at him for beating Hillary with bolstering his foreign policy and military credentials.
An Evan Bayh from Indiana would be a “SAFE” choice.
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Indiana Senator Evan Byah Says GOP May “Swift Boat” Obama Over Jeremiah Wright
Dan Balz of the Washington Post interviews Indiana Democrat Senator Evan ByahHillary Clinton surrogate and Superdelegate Indiana Senator Evan Byah today warns that the GOP may “Swift Boat” Barack Obama over the Jeremiah Wright Flap.
Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) today praised Sen. Barack Obama for denouncing his former pastor, but warned that Republicans will use the association to try to “Swift Boat” the Illinois senator if he becomes the Democratic presidential nominee this fall.
Bayh, who is supporting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, said he hoped other issues — the economy, gasoline prices, health care and the cost of college — will drive the decisions of most voters in Tuesday’s Indiana primary. Obama has struggled in other states to win the votes of white, working class voters, and they could be the deciding vote next Tuesday.
The politics of fear and personal destruction are the trademarks of the Clinton Cabal of which Byah is a prominent member. Flap would not be surprised that should Hillary win the nomination that Evan Byah would be Hillary’s Vice President.
And, Byah is correct about the GOP. The Republican Party WILL use the association of Jeremiah Wright and Barack Obama to full effect. But, the GOP will also use the William Ayer’s association.
Obama’s campaign is NOW hostage to the images of Jeremiah Wright saying God Damn America. Hillary and the GOP will exploit this fact.
Stay tuned for the latest Indiana and North Carolina polls.
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Hillary Clinton Watch: On To Indiana
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., addresses employees during a campaign stop as Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., right, listens at AM General Assembly Plant, in Mishawaka, Ind., Saturday, April 12, 2008.
After yesterday’s Pennsylvania Democrat primary election victory it is on to Indiana for Senator Hillary Clinton. She won’t win North Carolina which votes prior because of its large African American population that votes 95+ per cent for Obama but Indiana will be a battleground.
At present Hillary has a slight lead in the polls.
But, she has the endorsement and active campaign support of popular Indiana Senator Evan Bayh. Flap thinks should Clinton win the nomination that Bayh will be her Vice President choice.
The Democrat presidential primary election is an OPEN Primary with delegates selected proportionally.There are 72 delegates who will be awarded on a proportional basis and 12 superdelegates, of whom five have announced support for Sen. Hillary Clinton and three for Sen. Barack Obama while four remain uncommitted.
There are 12 superdelegates up for grabs, who are not bound by the primary results.[2]
- Joe Andrew; Former DNC Chairman – Supporting Hillary Clinton[3]
- Cordelia Lewis Burks; Indiana Democratic Party Vice-Chairwoman – Supporting Barack Obama[4]
- Andr̩ Carson; Representative (IN-07) РSupporting Barack Obama[5]
- Phoebe Crane; DNC Member – Supporting Hillary Clinton[6]
- Joe Donnelly; Representative (IN-02) – Uncommitted
- Brad Ellsworth; Representative (IN-08) – Uncommitted
- Baron Hill; Representative (IN-09) – Uncommitted
- Dan Parker; Indiana Democratic Party Chairman – Supporting Hillary Clinton[7]
- Bob Pastrick; DNC Member – Supporting Hillary Clinton[4]
- Connie Thurman; DNC Member – Supporting Barack Obama[2]
- Pete Visclosky; Representative (IN-01) – Uncommitted
Since the Indiana primary election is an OPEN election, Republicans, Independents, Libertarians and Green Party members can vote for whomever they wish in Red State Indiana.
And, Rush Limbaugh is already talking up Operation Chaos this morning on his radio show. He is already saying this morning that Indiana voters must not wear any identification that tips off either exit pollsters or poll workers. But, which candidate will Rush anoint?
More than likely it will be Hillary to keep the Democrats fighting among themselves for as long as possible. It is Rush’s contention that neither Hillary nor Obama may be the ultimate nominee and that a third candidate will emerge from the chaos – probably Al Gore.
Stay tuned……
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Hillary Clinton Watch: Winning in the Electoral College
Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., right, speaks to the crowd at Anderson High School’s gymnasium Thursday, March 20, 2008 as he and Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., campaign in Anderson, Ind.
With the deepening Democrat Party dilemma with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, Hillary has resorted to an argument of electability of her candidacy in the Electoral College.
Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana, who backs Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, proposed another gauge Sunday by which superdelegates might judge whether to support Mrs. Clinton or Senator Barack Obama.
He suggested that they consider the electoral votes of the states that each of them has won.
“So who carried the states with the most Electoral College votes is an important factor to consider because ultimately, that’s how we choose the president of the United States,†Mr. Bayh said on CNN’s “Late Edition.â€
In a primary, of course, electoral votes are not relevant, but the Clinton campaign is trying to use them as an unofficial measure of strength.
So far, Mrs. Clinton has won states with a total of 219 Electoral College votes, not counting Florida and Michigan, while Mr. Obama has won states with a total of 202 electoral votes.
Hillary Clinton will do ANYTHING to steal the Democrat nomination from Barack Obama who has won the most elected delegates and the popular vote.
Hence, comes the Electoral College argument for HER candidacy.
The Electoral College argument can be used AGAINST Barack Obama and HIS electability in the general election.
Flap doubts Obama will be able to win ANY of the Bush/Cheney 2004 red states and head to head polls show him already trailing John McCain in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Game over in the Electoral College.
Does Hillary have a point since she fairs better in the polls against McCain in Bush/Cheney red states and in large electoral college vote states like California than Obama? Flap thinks so.
But, will the Democrats nominate her?
By the way, Evan Byah will be Hillary’s choice for Vice President should she be successful against Obama. She will need him to win Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio.
Stay tuned…….
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President 2008 Watch: John Edwards IN and Evan Bayh OUT
Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards speaks to Marg Stephens during a book signing in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. Though he hasn’t officially announced any White House intentions, the former North Carolina senator is campaigning all the same.
AP: Officials: Edwards to Enter 2008 Race
Former Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards intends to enter the 2008 race for the White House, two Democratic officials said Saturday.
Edwards, who represented North Carolina in the Senate for six years, plans to make the campaign announcement late this month from the New Orleans neighborhood hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina last year and slow to recover from the storm.
Edwards also plans to travel from New Orleans through the four early presidential nominating states _ Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire and South Carolina _ as part of an announcement tour between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Among Democrats, Sens. Hillary Clinton of New York and Barack Obama of Illinois are drawing the most attention almost two years before the actual vote.
Edwards, however, is in a strong position as the leading candidate in Iowa. He was a top fundraiser in the race for the nomination in 2004 before he became Democratic Sen. John Kerry’s running mate.
Could John Edwards with Barack Obama’s help become the “ANYONE BUT HILLARY” candidate?
Very possible – now that John Kerry has self-destructed and Al Gore continues to rule out a run.
Al Gore could take Hillary and end the race early. But, does he have the will to run?
Doubtful
And apparently Evan Bayh does not wish to run for Vice President.
Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana announced on Saturday he will not seek the presidency in 2008, saying he believes the odds of a successful run were too great to overcome.
“At the end of the day, I concluded that due to circumstances beyond our control the odds were longer than I felt I could responsibly pursue,” Bayh said in a statement. “This path – and these long odds – would have required me to be essentially absent from the Senate for the next year instead of working to help the people of my state and the nation.”
Bayh from a RED STATE – Indiana had little chance in this race. It is doubtful that with either Hillary, Obama, Gore or Edwards as the presidential nominee that he is the right fit for even ticket balancing.
Stay tuned as Edwards makes the push in Iowa and Obama splits away Hilary’s constituency.
U.S. Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)(L) and Evan Bayh (D-IN)(R) listen to Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) during the testimony of U.S. Secretary of Defense nominee Robert Gates at the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 5, 2006.
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Hillary Clinton Watch: Hillary Running for President
US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-NY, pictured November 2006, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Hillary Clinton, the wife of former president Bill Clinton, has begun meeting with top party officials, hoping to garner their support for a likely run for the White House in 2008, a report said.
Drudge is reporting: She IS
AP: Adviser: Clinton Actively Weighs ’08 Bid
Democratic jockeying for the White House in 2008 intensified on Sunday with Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh taking the first official step toward a run and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton gauging support among fellow New York lawmakers.
Clinton, who easily won re-election to a second term on Nov. 7, “is reaching out to her colleagues in the New York delegation and asking for their advice and counsel and their support if she decides to make a run,” a top adviser, Howard Wolfson, told The Associated Press.
He noted that Clinton had said she would begin actively considering a run after the election. “That process has begun,” Wolfson said. He said he did not know when she might make a decision or set up an exploratory committee.
Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack already is in the race and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois is among numerous other potential rivals who are expected to decide within a few weeks whether to run.
Of course, she is in the race.
Flap wonders how long it will take for the “POLITICS OF PERSONAL DESTRUCTION” to begin against the other candidates, particularly Barack Obama.
Watch for the leaks……..
Stay tuned……..
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