Wizbang Politics: September 2007 Archives

Newsweek poll: Obama leads in Iowa

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 30, 2007

Well, sort of. The latest Newsweek poll gives Obama the lead among likely Democratic caucus-goers, with 28% over Hillary Clinton's 24% and John Edwards' 22%. Among all Democratic voters, though, Hillary still enjoys the lead with 31% over Obama's 25% and Edwards 21%. Even among "likely" caucus-goers, Hillary's support is... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes cast)

Newt says NO

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 29, 2007 · Comments (7)

Newt Gingrich formally put an end to speculation (including his own) about a Presidential campaign after discovering he would have to step down from his foundation even to "explore" the possibility, reports Libby Quaid for the Associated Press: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will not run for president in 2008... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (4 votes cast)

Edwards to take public funding

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 28, 2007 · Comments (3)

In what amounts to a tacit admission his fundraising is sucking wind, former Senator John Edwards' campaign has announced it will accept federal matching funds for the primaries. This will give him an infusion of money he apparently can't get elsewhere, but severely restrict his spending. Nedra Pickler has the... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (5 votes cast)

Let 1000 cash-flowers bloom

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 28, 2007 · Comments (2)

Wednesday night the Rudy Giuliani campaign webcast the former Mayor from a New Jersey "house party" to over 1000 "satellite" parties in private homes around the country. The event struck as the deadline for contributions loomed for the third-quarter reporting period, and just after the campaign fired the finance chairman.... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (4 votes cast)

Michelle Obama: Iowa a must-win for Barack?

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 27, 2007 · Comments (5)

Campaigning in Davenport, Iowa, yesterday Michelle Obama told supporters: "Iowa will make the difference," Obama said. "If Barack doesn't win Iowa, it's just a dream, but if we win Iowa, then we can move the world as it should be. And we need your help in making that happen so... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Primary schedule set - sort of

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 27, 2007

While it hasn't been announced, it seems the primary calender may finally be set. At least, the candidates in both parties seem to believe it is. Marc Ambinder reports the details for The Atlantic: Jan. 5: Iowa caucuses (both parties) Jan. 8: New Hampshire primary (both parties) Jan. 12: Nevada... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Democratic debate: Edwards on the attack

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 27, 2007 · Comments (1)

In the Democratic debate in New Hampshire Wednesday night, John Edwards, languishing in third place in national polls and recently overtaken by Hillary Clinton in his "firewall" state of Iowa, took the gloves off. According to reports, that is - I didn't watch it. Nothing against the Democrats, though -... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Giuliani's top fundraiser - OUT

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 27, 2007 · Comments (3)

Rudy Giuliani's chief fundraiser is leaving the campaign shortly before the third quarter reporting period ends, Libby Quaid reports for the Associated Press: Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani's top finance official is out in a staff shake-up just days before the fundraising deadline for the White House hopefuls. Anne Dunsmore,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

The "creation" of a frontrunner

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 26, 2007 · Comments (7)

The actual campaign, once the spending begins in earnest, may easily overcome media and blog speculation about Hillary's "inevitability." Responding to the "wait a minute" columns by Dan Balz and Adam Nagourney, Jay Cost analyzes for Real Clear Politics: So, voters are not thinking about politics much right now. Out... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Through a shot glass, darkly: the Democratic field

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 26, 2007

When you want sober political analysis, maybe Stephen Green, a/k/a Vodkapundit, isn't your guy. But if the state of our national politics leaves you needing a stiff drink, maybe he is. He takes on the Democratic candidates over at Pajamas Media. A few choice snips: Hillary Clinton has a likeability... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.6/5 (7 votes cast)

Richardson ad features leftist bloggers

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 26, 2007 · Comments (4)

Bill Richardson's latest TV commercial features prominent left-wing bloggers Chris Bowers (formerly of MyDD.com) and Matt Stoller of OpenLeft.com and Christina Siun O'Connell of FireDogLake: It's true that Richardson is the only candidate of the top tier who would fully and immediately withdraw from Iraq (if you count him as... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Can Hillary be beat? Part 2

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 25, 2007 · Comments (8)

I first asked the question this past weekend, and it is one we will be hearing more often as Senator Clinton continues to gradually build her lead in the Democratic Party nomination contest. Now the issue is also being analyzed by Dan Balz at WaPo campaign blog, The Trail (read... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (3 votes cast)

Obama "floats" huge Social Security tax hike

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 24, 2007 · Comments (3)

Ever since Walter Mondale forthrightly promised a tax increase at the 1984 Democratic Convention and was rewarded with a historic landslide for Reagan that fall, Democrats have been loathe to speak of raising taxes. Oh, they still love to DO it, they just hate to talk about it. And when... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (6 votes cast)

Hillary, Obama may hurt Dems in swing districts

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 24, 2007 · Comments (1)

A Democratic poll reveals Democratic House members in vulnerable seats may suffer with either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama at the top of the ticket, Chris Cillizza And Shailagh Murray report for the Washington Post: A recent survey by Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, however, showed Clinton and Obama trailing former... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.4/5 (8 votes cast)

Romney wins Mackinac, MI Straw Poll

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 24, 2007 · Comments (2)

Mitt Romney came in first in the Mackinac Straw Poll this weekend, winning 39% support. He was followed by McCain with 27%, Paul and Giuliani at 11% (Paul scoring more votes to finish in third place), and Thompson with 7%. This particular Straw Poll demanded the highest price for entry:... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Can Hillary be beat?

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 22, 2007 · Comments (4)

With a 20-point lead in national polls and strong leads in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Florida, is there any way Hillary Clinton can lose the Democratic nomination? Steven Thomma opines for McClatchy Newspapers: Yet in Iowa, the state that will kick off the voting in precinct caucuses one night... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.2/5 (5 votes cast)

Huckabee wins SC straw poll

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 21, 2007 · Comments (15)

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee may be only barely in the "top tier" of Republican candidates, but he was the top contender who showed up in person at the Palmetto Family Values' "stump and straw poll" meeting. That was enough to earn him the win, though, Jim Davenport reports for... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.2/5 (10 votes cast)

McCain vs. Code Pink heckler

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 21, 2007 · Comments (6)

John McCain was interrupted this morning at the NRA convention by a heckler from the Code Pink anti-American group. Befitting the audience, Bang, Bang, He Shot Her Down. Watch the clip at the link above. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (6 votes cast)

State of the Race: Republicans

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 21, 2007 · Comments (2)

The long-anticipated entry of former Senator Fred Thompson is now a fait accompli, so while his first debate performance and the third-quarter fundraising numbers remain to be seen, the field seems set - despite the Gingrich head feint. My analysis of the race as it stands before those results are... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (8 votes cast)

Dems' 3rd Q fundraising outlook

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

As the end of the 3rd Quarter of 2007 approaches, attention moves to the candidates' fundraising totals. Marc Ambinder of The Atlantic Monthly has predictions. He sees Hillary Clinton leading with $20-$25 million raised, followed by Barack Obama with perhaps as much as $20 million. John Edwards has been experiencing... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Ag Sec to run for Hagel's Senate seat

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 20, 2007 · Comments (3)

Former Nebraska Governor and incumbent Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns will announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Chuck Hagel, Anna Jo Bratton and Mary Clare Jalonick report for the Associated Press: But state Republicans, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement had not... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (6 votes cast)

Rudy raises campaign $$ in London

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 19, 2007 · Comments (1)

Rudy Giuliani is in London, soliciting campaign donations from Americans there and meeting with the current and two former Prime Ministers, David Saltonstall and Ellen Tumposky report for the NY Daily News: Rudy Giuliani is headed to London today to pick up some cash - and some cachet - by... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (4 votes cast)

Edwards: real or phony?

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 19, 2007 · Comments (8)

Only a leftist moron would have to ask, of course, so the Associated Press Ron Fournier fills the bill: Some who call Edwards a hypocrite assume that a multimillionaire trial lawyer can't be an authentic advocate for the poor and working people. That's nonsense. You don't need to be blind... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.3/5 (6 votes cast)

McCain's Michigan chair to quit

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 18, 2007

With Michigan's primary moving up to January 15th, this comes at an inopportune time, reports Kathy Barks Hoffman for the Associated Press: Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox plans to resign as John McCain's state campaign chairman, according to two top Republicans who asked not to be identified because Cox has... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Edwards email blasts Hillary

Posted by Jim Addison · Published: September 18, 2007 · Comments (1)

Edwards' adviser (and former Howard Dean net guru) Joe Trippi hits Hillary's big DC fundraiser with both barrels, Glenn Thrush reports for The Swamp: John Edwards adviser Joe Trippi went off on Hillary Clinton today over the "Washington insider" thing Tuesday, prompting a Clinton aide to accuse Trippi of trying... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

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