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HARRISBURG, Pa., March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama, candidates for the Democratic Presidential nomination, will speak at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Biennial Convention in Philadelphia. The Convention will be held April 1st through April 3rd at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA.
Over 1,000 delegates and guests representing Pennsylvania AFL-CIO affiliated unions are expected to attend the convention. In addition to the Democratic Presidential candidates the convention will also feature speeches by both National and State Political and Labor Leaders.
Additional details will be forwarded as schedules are finalized.
Source: Pennsylvania AFL-CIO
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WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Democratic Strategist Robert Weiner asked today, "If a brokered convention was good enough for FDR, one of the Party's all-time luminaries who was selected after four ballots, why isn't it good enough for Obama and Clinton? Another Democratic President, Woodrow Wilson, was chosen after 46 ballots. Contrary to what has become the conventional wisdom, and if we remove the personal political motives of ending or continuing the process before it is complete, national Democratic Party history shows the opportunity of election success starting with a convention decision."
"If perhaps both our greatest hero, FDR, elected President four times including defeating an incumbent Republican, and another Democratic president, Woodrow Wilson, could be selected with multiple convention ballots, what is the problem with the Party today using its established process?"
Weiner added, "The race continuing until the Convention actually allows Democrats to stay in the spotlight, criticizing the Bush-McCain Iraq war and rich tax-cuts alliance. The remaining Democratic candidates will criticize each other but they will be agreeing on the need to replace Bush-McCain and will come together immediately following the convention. Many of the primaries have been decided in the last two days (New Hampshire/TX/OH for example), let alone the two months the general election allows."
"The fact of the matter is that as of now, anyone claiming a 'significant' delegate 'lead' is spin against the basic math -- the difference is less than 100 according to wire and news counts, essentially nothing given that Pennsylvania has 187 delegates, nationally almost 800 superdelegates can decide either way, and the Michigan and Florida process must be determined. 2025 are needed to win."
"Moreover," Weiner stated, "We MUST allow Florida and Michigan to have full primary re-votes as the fair way to count the voters. For the Democratic Party to diss those two states -- especially considering that the Republicans in Florida moved the schedule, penalizing the state's millions of Democrats - would be a strategic blunder potentially costing those states in the general election. I am hopeful that Florida Governor Charlie Crist will keep his word to support a primary re-vote, and that Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will follow suit."
Contact: Bob Weiner/Rebecca VanderLinde 301-283-0821/202-329-1700
Source: Robert Weiner Associates
NEWSWEEK POLL: The Stalemate Continues, Hillary Clinton has Battled Back to a Virtual Dead Heat With Barack Obama - On The Major Issues, the Economy, Neither Candidate is Pulling Ahead
WEB EXCLUSIVE
By Tony Dokoupil
NEW YORK, March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sen. Hillary Clinton's primary victories in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island have revived her near-dead campaign and brought her into a statistical dead heat with Sen. Barack Obama among registered Democrats and Democratic leaners, according to a new national Newsweek Poll. The survey found that Clinton has erased the once-commanding lead that Obama held in most national polls following his 11 straight victories in February's primaries and caucuses. Obama is the favored nominee among 45 percent of Democrats, compared with 44 percent for Clinton, according to the poll, which was based on telephone interviews with 1,215 registered voters March 5-6.
The poll also found that Democratic voters are ready to rally around the candidate they trust most to improve the economy, amid fears of a recession. But neither candidate has been able to lock up that issue, or many others, and the vast majority (69 percent) of Democratic voters now support the idea of a "dream ticket" -- leaving aside the crucial question of who runs on top.
What's striking is that the fundamentals remain largely the same. Obama gets overwhelming support from blacks (80 percent to 10 percent), those under 40 (60 percent to 35 percent) and voters who have graduated from college (50 percent to 41 percent); Hillary wins the majority of whites (53 percent to 35 percent), voters over 60 (51 percent to 33 percent) and those who have a high- school education or less (48 percent to 38 percent). Along gender lines, Obama wins male voters by a 10-point margin (50 percent to 40 percent), while Clinton retains her lead with female voters (46 percent to 40 percent).
Close to half (47 percent) of Democrats and Democratic leanders said that "the economy and jobs" would determine their ballot, but voters are split on which candidate they trust more on this topic (Obama, 43 percent; Clinton, 42 percent). Another quarter of voters cited health care, and 16 percent said the Iraq War. While the ability to bring about change still matters most to Democrats (30 percent of respondents), experience is gaining ground, with 21 percent citing it as the quality they covet most in a candidate. That's up from 15 percent in the last Newsweek Poll in February.
As the candidate running hardest on the platform of experience, Clinton was seen by a wide margin (61 percent to 22 percent) as the candidate possessing that quality. Obama, meanwhile, retained his ironclad aura as an agent of change: he holds an 8-point margin (47 percent to 39 percent) over Clinton as the candidate that Democratic voters believe is most able to "bring about the changes this country needs." On the issue of preparedness for office, more Democratic voters believe Clinton's plan for mending the nation is better than Obama's (45 percent to 37 percent). But by a 41-point margin the same voters laud Obama as the candidate who can inspire the country. Worse for Clinton, 58 percent of Democrats seemed to value aura over argument when they said that the ability to inspire people is more important than having a winning plan of action. And the Illinois senator is seen by most Democrats as the candidate who can bring people together (53 percent to 32 percent for Clinton).
Arizona Sen. John McCain, who clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, may have already benefited from the Democratic infighting. Many Democrats in the Newsweek Poll said that they would back McCain if their favorite candidate were not the nominee. Perhaps as a result, each candidate remains in a statistical tie with the former POW in a mock November match up. In a test election there Obama beat McCain 46 percent to 45 percent, and Clinton triumphed 48 percent to 46 percent.
McCain faces obstacles on several fronts. He would be the oldest person to start a first term as president, and three in 10 survey respondents think he is too old for the job. McCain is also in danger of overplaying the endorsement he received this week from President George W. Bush. Campaigning side by side with the unpopular president could hurt McCain's chances; the president's approval rating hovers around 30 percent. Even among Republicans, almost a third (32 percent) of survey respondents said they disapprove of the job Bush is doing. Finally, McCain's support of the Iraq War may backfire. Although a slightly greater number of voters believe that things in Iraq are getting better (29 percent) rather than worse (25 percent) that could swing quickly if U.S. casualties flare.
The rest of the poll results were mixed. They suggested that Clinton's ominous "3 a.m. phone call" ad benefited her campaign. Almost half (45 percent) of Democrats said they would trust Clinton to answer the red phone in the wee hours, while only a third felt that way about Obama. Similarly, on the issue of national security, almost half (47 percent) of the Democratic base said that they trust Clinton to protect the country; only a third feel the same about Obama.
But it's not clear how much these sentiments will matter at the ballot box: just 4 percent of Democrats overall, and 4 percent of Clinton's supporters, name terrorism as their top issue. When all voters were asked which of the three candidates they would most trust to take a 3 a.m. call, the largest number pointed to McCain (45 percent), followed by Clinton (27 percent) and Obama (18 percent). Almost a fifth of Clinton's supporters say that they would trust McCain more to take the call.
Looking ahead, 58 percent of Democratic voters, and 44 percent of Clinton backers, believe she will "go negative" if she wins her party's nomination. In contrast, only 24 percent of Obama supporters expect him to take the low road- which suggests that his backers could penalize him for playing dirty.
The poll also shows that Clinton remains a divisive figure: a full 40 percent of registered voters hold an unfavorable opinion of her, compared with 35 percent for McCain and only 28 percent for Obama. On Clinton's contention that the media is harder on her, 42 percent of Democrats agree. Even among Obama supporters, a full third believe their candidate has had an easier time with journalists.
While Clinton has regained support among national Democrats, Obama maintains the lead among pledged delegates to the party's convention, with 1,366 versus Clinton's 1,227, according to the tally by NBC News. Both fall short of the 2,025 delegates required to secure the nomination. But the national sentiment in the latest Newsweek Poll could reflect shifting attitudes of voters in upcoming primaries, including the next big prize, Pennsylvania.
Should neither Clinton nor Obama secure enough delegates to win the nomination (a scenario that looks increasingly likely), 43 percent of Democrats said they would prefer that the candidate trailing in the delegate count concede the nomination, while 42 percent think super delegates should choose the nominee. Should the ball end up in the superdelegates' court, most respondents (42 percent) think they should choose the best-qualified nominee in their judgment, while 38 percent believe they should choose the person with the popular vote lead.
Story: http://www.newsweek.com/id/119953 Poll Numbers: http://www.newsweek.com/id/119957 Newsweek Poll The Democratic Presidential Race Princeton Survey Research Associates International Final Topline Results (3/7/08) N = 1,215 registered voters screened from 1,364 adults, 18+ Margin of error: plus or minus 3.5 Interviewing dates: 3/5-6/08 N = 573 Registered Democrats and Democratic leaners (MOE: plus or minus 5)
Notes: Data are weighted so that sample demographics match Census Current Population Survey parameters for gender, age, education, race, region, and population density.
Results based on smaller subgroups are subject to larger margins of sampling error. Sample size and margins of error for these subgroups are included in a separate methodology statement.
An asterisk (*) indicates a value less than 1%.
READ INTRO TO Q1ab-Q2ab TO ALL RVs: Now I'm going to describe some different choices of candidates voters might have in this year's presidential election. As I read each one, please tell me how you would vote if the election were being held TODAY.
Questions 1a/b and 2a/b rotated.
1a/b. Suppose you HAD TO CHOOSE between Barack Obama, the Democrat, and
John McCain, the Republican. (Choices rotated) Who would you be
more likely to vote for? [IF OTHER/UNDECIDED, RESPONDENTS WERE
ASKED] As of TODAY, do you LEAN more toward Obama, the Democrat; or
McCain, the Republican?
BASED ON REGISTERED VOTERS
Total Obama Total McCain Undec./Other
Current Total 46 45 9 =100
Rep/Lean Rep 10 86 4 =100
Dem/Lean Dem 77 14 9 =100
Clinton supporters 61 25 14 =100
Obama supporters 96 2 2 =100
Trends
6/20-21/07 51 41 8 =100
5/2-3/07 52 39 9 =100
2/28-3/1/07 45 43 12 =100
1/24-25/07 48 42 10 =100
1/17-18/07 46 44 10 =100
12/6-7/06 43 45 12 =100
2a/b. Suppose you HAD TO CHOOSE between Hillary Clinton, the Democrat; and
John McCain, the Republican. (Choices rotated) Who would you be
more likely to vote for? [IF OTHER/UNDECIDED, RESPONDENTS WERE
ASKED] As of TODAY, do you LEAN more toward Clinton, the Democrat;
or McCain, the Republican?
BASED ON REGISTERED VOTERS
Total Total
Clinton McCain Undec./Other
Current Total 48 46 6 =100
Rep/Lean Rep 11 86 3 =100
Dem/Lean Dem 80 14 6 =100
Clinton supporters 94 6 * =100
Obama supporters 71 20 9 =100
Trends
6/20-21/07 50 45 5 =100
5/2-3/07 50 44 6 =100
2/28-3/1/07 47 46 7 =100
1/24-25/07 50 44 6 =100
1/17-18/07 48 47 5 =100
12/6-7/06 50 43 7 =100
Questions D2/D2a asked here (results posted at end of document).
3. Who would you MOST like to see nominated as the Democratic Party's
presidential candidate this year ... . Hillary Clinton (or) Barack
Obama? (Choices Rotated)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Obama Clinton Undec/Other
Current Total 45 44 11 =100
Democrat 44 44 12 =100
Independent/Other 46 42 12 =100
Male 50 40 10 =100
Female 41 46 13 =100
White 35 53 12 =100
Black 80 10 10 =100
18-39 60 35 5 =100
40-59 38 47 15 =100
60+ 33 51 16 =100
College grad. 50 41 9 =100
Some college 50 38 12 =100
No college 38 48 14 =100
Red states 37 50 13 =100
Blue states 51 39 10 =100
Trend (Total)
2/6-7/08 42 41 17 =100
4. Do you support ... (INSERT CHOICE FROM Q3) STRONGLY or only
moderately?
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Strength of Support
Obama Clinton
Strong 70 68
Not Strong 30 32
100 100
5. Which ONE of the following is the MOST important reason that you
support ... (INSERT CHOICE FROM Q3)? (READ AND RANDOMIZE 1-6)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS WHO CHOSE CLINTON OR OBAMA
Total Clinton Obama 2/6-7/08
30 11 49 Can bring about needed change 30
21 41 1 Experience 15
14 13 15 Cares about people like you 13
14 15 13 Leadership ability 18
11 11 12 Positions on issues 14
5 3 7 Can win in November 6
2 3 1 Other/None of these (VOL.) 3
3 3 2 Don't know 1
100 100 100 100
6. In deciding which Democratic presidential candidate to support this
year, which ONE of the following issues is most important to
you...(READ AND ROTATE 1-5)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama 2/6-7/08
47 50 44 The economy and jobs 46
24 27 19 Health care 21
16 13 21 Iraq 17
6 3 10 The environment and global warming 8
4 4 4 Terrorism and national security 5
1 1 0 Other/None of these (VOL.) 1
2 2 2 Don't know 2
100 100 100 100
7. We'd like your overall opinion of some people in politics today. As I
read each name, please tell me if you have a favorable or unfavorable
opinion of this person -- or if you had never heard of them before this
interview. What about ... (INSERT-READ AND RANDOMIZE) (Do you have a
favorable or unfavorable opinion of him/her?)
BASED ON REGISTERED VOTERS
Never Can't
Favorable Unfavorable heard of rate/DK
a. Hillary Clinton
Current Total 56 40 * 4 =100
Rep/Lean Rep 23 73 0 4 =100
Dem/Lean Dem 83 14 * 3 =100
Clinton supporters 99 1 * * =100
Obama supporters 72 26 0 2 =100
Trends (Total RVs)
7/2-3/07 55 38 1 6 =100
5/11-12/06 51 45 1 3 =100
b. Barack Obama
Current Total 61 28 1 10 =100
Rep/Lean Rep 40 47 1 12 =100
Dem/Lean Dem 79 14 1 6 =100
Clinton supporters 63 28 1 8 =100
Obama supporters 98 1 0 1 =100
Trends (Total RVs)
7/2-3/07 56 19 11 14 =100
5/11-12/06 34 10 46 10 =100
c. John McCain
Current Total 55 35 1 9 =100
d. George W. Bush
Current Total 33 61 1 5 =100
8. Do you approve or disapprove of the way George W. Bush is handling his
job as president?
Approve Disapprove DK
Current Total 30 61 9 =100
Trends (1)
2/6-7/08 30 60 10 =100
8/1-2/07 29 63 8 =100
7/11-12/07 29 64 7 =100
7/2-3/07 26 65 9 =100
6/18-19/07 26 65 9 =100
5/2-3/07 28 64 8 =100
3/28-29/07 33 60 7 =100
3/14-15/07 30 60 10 =100
2/28-3/1/07 31 61 8 =100
1/24-25/07 30 64 6 =100
1/17-18/07 31 62 7 =100
12/6-7/06 32 60 8 =100
11/9-10/06 31 63 6 =100
11/2-3/06 35 56 9 =100
10/26-27/06 37 53 10 =100
10/19-20/06 35 57 8 =100
10/5-6/06 33 59 8 =100
8/24-25/06 36 56 8 =100
8/10-11/06 38 55 7 =100
5/11-12/06 35 59 6 =100
3/16-17/06 36 58 6 =100
11/10-11/05 36 58 6 =100
9/29-30/05 40 53 7 =100
9/8-9/05 38 55 7 =100
8/2-4/05 42 51 7 =100
3/17-18/05 45 48 7 =100
2/3-4/05 50 42 8 =100
12/2-3/04 49 44 7 =100
10/27-29/04 46 47 7 =100
10/14-15/04 47 46 7 =100
9/30-10/2/04 46 48 6 =100
9/9-10/04 48 44 8 =100
9/2-3/04 52 41 7 =100
7/29-30/04 45 49 6 =100
7/8-9/04 48 46 6 =100
5/13-14/04 42 52 6 =100
4/8-9/04 49 45 6 =100
3/18-19/04 48 44 8 =100
2/5-6/04 48 45 7 =100
1/22-23/04 50 44 6 =100
1/8-9/04 54 41 5 =100
12/18-19/03 54 38 8 =100
11/6-7/03 52 40 8 =100
8/21-22/03 53 36 11 =100
5/29-30/03 61 28 11 =100
(1) Full trendline from 1/04 to present; earlier trends selected. Approval
figures for 8/25-9/5/01 from Pew Research Center.
9. On the subject of Iraq ... All in all, do you think the situation in
Iraq is getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same?
BASED ON REGISTERED VOTERS
Current 10/31-11/1/07 8/1-2/07(2)
29 Getting better 26 16
25 Getting worse 29 41
43 About the same 42 38
3 Don't know 3 5
100 100 100
(2) 8/1-2/07 trend results based on total adults.
10. Now I have a few more questions about the Democratic presidential
candidates. Regardless of which candidate you may support, please
tell me if you think each of the following statements BEST describes
Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. (First,) What about ... (READ AND
RANDOMIZE) (Does this statement best describe Hillary Clinton or
Barack Obama?)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Both
Clinton Obama equally Neither DK
a. Can bring about the changes
this country needs
Current Total 39 47 8 3 3 =100
Trend
2/6-7/08 38 44 11 2 5 =100
b. Has the right experience for
the job of president
Current Total 61 22 9 5 3 =100
Trend
2/6-7/08 62 21 9 4 4 =100
c. Can bring the country together
Current Total 32 53 9 3 3 =100
Trend
2/6-7/08 34 50 8 3 5 =100
d. Inspires and excites people
Current Total 23 64 10 1 2 =100
Trend
2/6-7/08 25 63 8 2 2 =100
e. Is most likely to defeat John
McCain in November (3)
Current Total 38 44 9 2 7 =100
Trend
2/6-7/08 43 38 8 1 10 =100
f. Has the better plan for solving
our country's problems
Current Total 45 37 8 3 7 =100
(3) Trend wording read, "Is most likely to win in November."
11. Which ONE of the following do you think is the more important quality
for the next president to have ... ? (READ AND ROTATE 1-2)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama
58 41 74 Ability to inspire and bring people together to
solve the country's problems (or)
39 56 24 Having a specific plan for solving our country's
problems (or)
3 3 2 Don't know
100 100 100
12. Regardless of which candidate you may support, please tell me if you
would trust Hillary Clinton more or Barack Obama more to do each of
the following ... (First,) Which would you trust more ... (READ AND
RANDOMIZE) (Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama)?
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
(Vol.) (Vol.)
Clinton Obama Both Neither DK
a. To improve the economy and job
situation
Current Total 42 43 9 2 4 =100
b. To deal with the situation in
Iraq
Current Total 45 40 9 2 4 =100
c. To protect the country from
terrorism
Current Total 47 33 13 3 4 =100
d. To make health care more
affordable and accessible
Current Total 51 35 8 3 3 =100
e. To answer an urgent 3AM phone
call in the White
House about a national security
crisis
Current Total 45 33 15 3 4 =100
13. Putting aside the issue of which would be the presidential and vice
presidential candidate, in general, would you personally like to see
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton run together on the national
Democratic ticket this fall, or not?
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama
69 72 67 Yes, would
27 24 30 No, would not
4 4 3 Don't know
100 100 100
14. If nominated, which Democratic presidential candidate - Hillary
Clinton or Barack Obama - do you think would be more likely to engage
in mudslinging and negative campaigning in the fall campaign against
Republican John McCain?
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama
58 44 74 Hillary Clinton
18 24 17 Barack Obama
9 12 2 Both equally (VOL.)
5 7 3 Neither (VOL.)
10 13 4 Don't know
100 100 100
15. Suppose that after all the votes in the Democratic primaries and
caucuses have been counted, neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama
has enough pledged delegates to secure the nomination. Which of the
following would you most prefer ... (READ AND ROTATE OPTIONS 1-2)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama
43 36 51 That the candidate trailing in delegates drop out of
the race and concede the nomination to their opponent
(or)
42 50 39 That the Democratic elected officials and party
leaders who are the "super delegates"
decide which candidate becomes the party's nominee
(or)
15 14 10 Don't know
100 100 100
16. Suppose that, in the end, the Democratic super delegates decide
whether Clinton or Obama is the party's presidential nominee. Which
the following ways would you MOST like to see them choose between the
candidates? Should the super delegates ... (READ)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama
38 34 41 Choose the candidate who won the biggest share of the
POPULAR VOTE in primaries
and caucuses across the country, or
14 6 23 Choose the candidate who won the most DELEGATES in
the primaries and caucuses, or
42 55 31 Choose the candidate who is BEST QUALIFIED to be the
nominee in their judgment?
6 5 5 Don't know
100 100 100
17. What if Barack Obama wins the most popular vote and the most delegates
from the primaries and caucuses but Hillary Clinton is selected as the
nominee by the super delegates? Do you think the Democratic Party
leadership would be seen as racially biased in denying the nomination
to an African-American candidate, or don't you think it would be seen
this way?
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama Whites Blacks
30 25 37 26 47 Yes, would be seen as racially biased
59 65 53 64 42 No, would not
11 10 10 10 11 Don't know
100 100 100 100 100
18. Now thinking about the way the news media has covered the Democratic
presidential race this year, in general, do you think media coverage
has been ... (READ)
BASED ON REGISTERED DEMOCRATS AND DEMOCRATIC LEANERS
Total Clinton Obama
42 56 33 More critical of Hillary Clinton,
10 6 16 More critical of Barack Obama, or
43 34 46 Has NOT been more critical of one candidate than
another?
5 4 5 Don't know
100 100 100
19. Which one of the following would you trust most to answer an urgent
3AM phone call in the White House about a national security crisis?
(READ AND RANDOMIZE)
Based on Registered Voters
Clinton Rep/ Dem/
Total Obama Ln Rep Ln Dem
45 18 13 81 17 John McCain
27 68 20 9 42 Hillary Clinton
18 4 62 4 31 Barack Obama
10 10 5 6 10 Don't know
100 100 100 100 100
20. At age 71, do you think John McCain is too old to serve effectively as
president, or not?
Based on Registered Voters
Current 1/25-26/96(4)
30 37 Yes, too old
67 60 No, not too old
3 3 Don't know
100 100
D2. Regardless of how you might have voted in recent elections, in
politics TODAY, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or
Independent?
D2a. As of TODAY do you LEAN more toward the Republican Party or the
Democratic Party?
(4) Trend asked about Bob Dole.
BASED ON REGISTERED VOTERS
Dem/
Total Ln Dem
27 0 Republican
38 75 Democrat
32 22 Independent
2 2 No party/Not interested in politics (VOL.)
* * Other party (VOL.)
1 1 Don't know
100 100
40 Total Republican/Lean Republican
50 Total Democrat/Lean Democratic
Source: Newsweek
CONTACT: LaVenia LaVelle, Newsweek, +1-212-445-4859
Web site: http://www.newsweek.msnbc.com/
http://www.newsweek.com/id/119953
NEW YORK, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat John Edwards are the leading advertisers in advance of the South Carolina presidential primaries, The Nielsen Company reported today.
According to Nielsen Monitor-Plus, the advertising intelligence service of Nielsen, between February 2007 and January 15, 2008, the presidential candidates placed 19,191 television advertising spots in South Carolina. The Republican contenders (Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, John McCain, Duncan Hunter, Fred Thompson and Mike Huckabee) placed 57% of these ads, outspending the three remaining Democratic candidates (Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards) who have placed 43% of them. Almost half of the Republican ads were run by Mitt Romney, although in the closing days of the campaign he has been out-advertised by Huckabee, Paul and McCain.
South Carolina (The Charleston, Columbia, Greenville-Sparta-Asheville & Myrtle Beach-Florence
TV markets)
Jan 1- Total
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 15th Candidate
Candidates '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '07 '08 TV Spots
Barack
Obama(D) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 1136 1649 2809
Hillary
Clinton(D) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 397 1032 1430
John
Edwards(D) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 730 289 4671 4088
Mitt
Romney(R) 1 259 153 0 0 0 0 1042 607 791 1846 558 5257
Ron Paul(R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1019 1019
John
McCain(R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 275 1196 1471
Duncan
Hunter(R) 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22
Fred
Thompson(R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 299 238 509 1046
Mike
Huckabee(R) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 867 1182 2049
Source: Nielsen Monitor-Plus
About The Nielsen Company
The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions in marketing information (ACNielsen), media information (Nielsen Media Research), online intelligence (NetRatings and BuzzMetrics), mobile measurement, trade shows and business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Adweek). The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in Haarlem, the Netherlands, and New York, USA. For more information, please visit, www.nielsen.com
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Congress and the White House seem to be readying proposals this week to address softening economic indicators, the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) today provided some advice and evidence on what should go into a good stimulus package. "Elected officials who think they can tinker with our complex economic machinery and make it run better should step back and put down their wrenches," NTU Director of Government Affairs Kristina Rasmussen said.
Since its founding in 1969, NTU has warned against the dangers of government "pump-priming" schemes that attempt to manipulate the economy. Instead, NTU has argued, lower taxes and less meddling in markets are likelier to achieve robust income and employment growth. Based on these experiences, Rasmussen offered several "Dos and Don'ts" for economic stimulus policies:
-- DO ensure that tax relief is aimed at people and institutions who
actually have a tax burden; more "refundable" credits or reductions
won't reward or encourage the workers and small businesses who will
keep the economy growing.
-- DO improve our global competitiveness by lowering the corporate income
tax burden. In uncertain times, a permanent reduction in some of the
highest business tax rates in the world would give firms the
confidence to plan for future expansion.
-- DO stimulate lasting growth by extending the lower tax rates for
capital gains and dividends. This year's 0 percent rate for some
Americans will expire in 2009. Tens of millions of small investors
would benefit from making the low rate permanent now.
-- DON'T try to spend our way into prosperity through more government
spending programs (which in turn require higher tax collections to
balance the budget). According to the Joint Economic Committee of
Congress, the cost to the economy of raising $1 in additional taxes
for new federal programs is $1.40 - a losing formula for recovery.
-- DON'T dole out tax "rebate" checks that are short on relief and long
on rhetoric. Rebates didn't cure stagflation woes in the 1970s, and
partially succeeded in 2001 only because they were tied directly to
actual rate reductions.
-- DON'T respond to rising home foreclosures and energy costs with
bailouts or price controls. More government backing for bad mortgage
debt will only increase risky lending, while price controls - such as
those enacted under Nixon - will lead to lines at the pump.
"Less, not more, government intervention will keep America's private sector humming along, and with it the well-being of our citizens," Rasmussen concluded. "Making the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent, reining in excessive spending, and clearing away needless regulations will send the right signals to our economy at just the right time."
NTU is a non-partisan citizen group working for lower taxes and smaller government at all levels. Note: For further information on proper stimulus policies, visit www.ntu.org.
Source: National Taxpayers Union
Web site: http://www.ntu.org/
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Looking for Pennsylvania Democratic Convention Delegates? Obama? Clinton? Eligible to vote in the April 22 Primary? The www.pennsylvaniaprosperity.org website provides you with the answers to these questions, plus candidate profiles and more.
All eyes are on Pennsylvania as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton try to win as many delegates as possible. (John McCain and Ron Paul remain as GOP contestants although McCain has "clinched" the nomination.) The popular vote for President is a "beauty contest" in Pennsylvania. Total votes for candidates have little bearing on the nomination process. (They may sway Super Delegates.) The elections that will count are the selection of Democrat and Republican convention delegates elected Congressional district-by-Congressional district. To vote for Democratic or Republican convention delegates, an individual MUST be registered in that major political party by no later than March 24. An official form is available by logging into www.pennsylvaniaprosperity.org and entering the new voter's zip code in the blue EZ Vote box on the top left of the webpage.
More than 1 million voters registered as "Independents," or with a "third party," or with no party affiliation will not be able to participate in the presidential nominating process without changing their registration to one of the major parties. An individual can change their registration by logging into www.pennsylvaniaprosperity.org and entering their zip code in the blue EZ Vote box on the top left of the webpage. (An individual who has changed their registration can change again beginning April 23 with the same form.)
To learn more about Pennsylvania's delegate selection process and review a list of all delegate candidates (Democrats are identified by their Presidential nomination pledge to Obama or Clinton. Republican delegates do not disclose their pledges.) go to: http://www.pennsylvaniaprosperity.org/page.asp?g=PENNSYLVANIA&content=2008_Del egates&parent=PENNSYLVANIA. (Or click on the 2008 Presidential tab on the site's left navigation bar.)
For information on all of the presidential candidates, including links to candidates' official websites, Project Vote Smart Ratings, and policy positions on energy and health care (more to come) go to: http://www.pennsylvaniaprosperity.org/page.asp?g=PENNSYLVANIA&content=2008_Pre sidential_Candidates&parent=PENNSYLVANIA.
For a Voter's Guide providing information on the candidates running for office in the 19 Pennsylvania Congressional Districts, three State Row Offices, 25 State Senate seats, and 203 State House seats go to: http://www.pennsylvaniaprosperity.org/page.asp?content=2008_State_Races&g=PENN SYLVANIA. By entering a zip code, individuals can find contact information, biographical information, and survey responses from the candidate's running in their area. The Voter's Guide will be continually updated throughout the election cycle.
The Pennsylvania Prosperity Project (PAP2) is a non-partisan web-based effort managed by the Pennsylvania Business Council that focuses on providing objective information about public policy issues and candidates for federal, state, and local office. PAP2 also provides a comprehensive Voter Toolkit that allows individuals to obtain the necessary forms to register to vote, apply for an absentee ballot, locate polling locations and contact county elections offices. In 2006, 136,000 voter registration forms were downloaded through the PAP2 website and 119,000 absentee ballot requests were downloaded.
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Source: Pennsylvania Business Council
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NEW YORK, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from the Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse show that each of the presidential campaigns is working hard at branding its candidate. The concept of "change" is leading the charge as the most coveted word for the Democrats.
The Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse showed that during the past 30 days, the word "change" was found in the context of Senator Obama (51,776 mentions) while Senator Clinton is using "experience" (31,407 mentions) to set herself apart. The concept of "progress" has not really taken off for either candidate. It was mentioned only 2,527 times for Clinton to Obama's 2,448 mentions.
With the GOP race essentially over for a while, Senator McCain had many fewer media mentions. There is a possibility that McCain might brand himself around "hope" in the days going forward as he used the term multiple times after securing the GOP nomination on Tuesday night.
New Issues Gaining Traction
Dow Jones Insight's discovery technology, which finds and counts previously untracked terms, identified "NAFTA" and "religion" as the two new concepts that seem to surface above the rest of the media chatter.
Religion associated with media interest in Barack Obama's middle name ("Hussein") and talk of support from Louis Farrakhan seemingly moved the discussion.
Economy Continues to Top 2008 Campaign Agenda
The Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse also highlights domestic issue coverage, across mainstream and social media and in proximity to the remaining candidates, and calls out economy as the number one topic of choice. Key differences among the candidates include:
-- Health care remains big for the Democrats (24 percent of all mentions)
and small for the GOP (9 percent).
-- Difference in domestic issue coverage between Obama and Clinton is
slight, with "terrorism" and "health care" being the only places where
there is noticeable difference.
-- Obama gets more mentions in close proximity to terrorism while Clinton
continues to own health care.
-- Terrorism continues to be McCain's issue, second only to the economy.
The Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse tracks four key areas of media coverage related to the election, as reported across traditional and social media sources, including:
-- Coverage of key issues by party -- Issue ownership by party -- Coverage of policies by media type -- Share of voice analysis -- press coverage by each candidate
The Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse provides a high-level view of a competitive media landscape and demonstrates how candidates and issues are covered in the media and how that coverage changes over time. Dow Jones Insight combines proven research methodologies, trusted content and advanced text-mining and visualization tools to deliver strategic qualitative and quantitative media measurement metrics. Organizations use the analysis to nurture their reputation, demonstrate the effectiveness of their communications strategies and achieve business objectives. The platform processes nearly a million articles, Web pages, blogs and message board posts per day.
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BURLINGTON, Wis., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential candidate Thomas Boyle observed, "President Boyle would be well suited to handle an a.m. crisis phone call. I have had practice. It is usually my neighbor calling, 'Come get your dog and bring your scooper with you'. I apologize for my dog's behavior and start whistling 'TIPTOE THROUGH THE TULIPS'. So far, there have been no gun shots fired."
"The recent negative 3 o'clock phone call ad may have worked in this week's voting cycle. But, in the long run, most crises are visible in daytime," Boyle said. "911 happened ten years before it happened ... Again!"
Boyle affirms, "What I learned from 911 is, if something happens once, it can happen again. The probability for The Law of Repetition, is so common-place, we overlook it at our peril. Preparedness demands awareness."
Boyle, posed the question, "How come we have no comprehensive, crisis, communication system in place? Seven years after 911 our disaster response teams still can not talk to each other. President Boyle will repair National Security Communications. Even, if we have to develop two fully functioning systems, one primary and backup, the price is worth it," Boyle declared.
Mr. Boyle wistfully recalled, "When I was younger, I used to dog-sit for the late President Kennedy's standard, white, poodle, Charlie, while his widow Jacqueline went to her farm in New Jersey."
"I trained Charlie to run on the sidewalk and stop at the corner while I rode my bicycle on the street. Some people claim I had Charlie so well trained, they saw him getting on and off buses by himself, riding around Washington D.C. on his own."
"My canine training skills can only get me so far with a reluctant Congress. If the voters would elect representatives who are willing to work with me, we can solve the communications problem," Boyle stated. He concluded, "My father, Charles Boyle, was a Democratic Congressman, but he voted eighty-five percent Republican. Those were the days when cooperation, concessions and compromises were made by all parties for the country we love, America."
The Fine Tune America website is: http://www.presidentboyle.com/
Source: President Boyle
Web site: http://www.presidentboyle.com/
Former senator is fourth candidate to address members of NFIB, NRA and ABC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Federation of Independent Business, the National Restaurant Association and Associated Builders and Contractors host former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson for the fourth of their 2008 presidential election "Town Halls" on Monday, Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
U.S. Sen. John McCain kicked off the series on Oct. 16, followed by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Oct. 30 and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on Nov. 6.
The Presidential Town Halls are an exciting new venture for NFIB, NRA and ABC, utilizing teleforums that provide an effective way for the organizations' members to hear from and interact with candidates and elected officials. The town halls function much like a radio call-in show, and members who join the call will have a chance to ask presidential candidates questions live on the air. The events are for members only.
In addition to the four confirmed participants, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, former U.S. Sen. John Edwards, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson were also invited to speak in the series. The host organizations continue to work to secure these candidates' participation.
The National Federation of Independent Business
NFIB is the nation's leading small-business advocacy association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists send their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system. NFIB's mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.
The National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association, founded in 1919, is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which is comprised of 935,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work force of 12.8 million employees - making it the cornerstone of the economy, career opportunities and community involvement. Along with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association works to represent, educate and promote the rapidly growing industry. For more information, visit our Web site at www.restaurant.org.
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association representing more than 24,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms in 78 chapters across the United States. For more news and information, visit ABC's website, www.abc.org.
Source: National Restaurant Association
Web Site: http://www.abc.org/
http://www.restaurant.org/
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today Governor Roy Romer, Chairman of Strong American Schools' ED in '08 campaign, issued the following statement in response to the growing attention of the presidential candidates to the need for K-12 education reform:
"I am highly encouraged to see more candidates making education the priority it deserves to be by releasing serious and detailed proposals for strengthening America's schools. This is a very positive development for the election debate. Every candidate should lay out their plan for strengthening America's schools.
"Just as important, candidates are addressing on what we believe to be the core elements of any successful school system: high standards, an effective teacher in every classroom, and time and support for student learning.
"Teachers have a bigger impact on learning than anything else in schools, so providing an excellent teacher in every classroom should be a major pillar of any candidates' comprehensive K-12 plan.
"Nothing is more important to delivering true opportunity -- to ensuring that everyone can live the American dream -- than making sure all of our children can benefit from a strong education in a strong American school. Ensuring this is a national challenge that requires national leadership and voters are keen to hear the candidate plans."
The "ED in '08" campaign is an unprecedented up-to $60 million nonpartisan public awareness and action campaign supported by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The campaign is designed to raise education to one of the country's top domestic priorities and to challenge the 2008 presidential candidates to begin a dialogue about how they will improve American schools.
To join the "ED in '08" campaign, and for more information, log onto: http://www.edin08.com/.
Strong American Schools, a project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, is a nonpartisan campaign supported by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation promoting sound education policies for all Americans. SAS does not support or oppose any candidate for public office and does not take positions on legislation.
Source: ED in '08
Web site: http://www.edin08.com/
NEW YORK, May 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic presidential contenders Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton are the first of a field of presidential candidates invited from both political parties to confirm that they will speak at the National Urban League's 97th annual conference in St. Louis, Mo., from July 25 through July 28, NUL President Marc Morial announced today.
Sen. Obama, followed 12 hours later by Sen. Clinton, was the first to accept the league's invitation to appear at one of the conference's presidential candidate forums scheduled for July 27. The league is awaiting confirmation from the rest of the field of contenders from both sides of the aisle.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has also confirmed that he will be attending the conference, with plans to speak at a leadership luncheon on July 25, the day of the conference's kickoff.
"We are delighted that two of the 2008 presidential campaign's most promising candidates have agreed to take valuable time out of their schedules to address the Urban League movement about what they plan to do to help bridge the economic divide between communities of color and mainstream America," said Morial. "Their acceptance of our invitation speaks volumes about their commitment to issues facing minorities nationwide. It is our hope that the rest of the field will rise to their challenge and join us in St. Louis in late July."
The 4-day conference, entitled "You, Your Money, Your Future," is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees from across the nation to the America's Center in St. Louis. It will feature over 80 dynamic speakers and experts in four plenary sessions and 18 workshops, including two presidential candidate forums - one for the Democrats and one for the Republicans - scheduled for the morning of July 27. It will also include a panel discussion assessing whether the black vote will be taken for granted, a town hall addressing "The Black Male Crisis," and a family prayer breakfast, among other events.
The event's plenary sessions will precede a wide array of workshops - including ones on leadership and career development, wealth accumulation, entrepreneurship, financial education and health and wellness.
National Urban League (http://www.nul.org/) Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.
Source: National Urban League
Web site: http://www.nul.org/
WASHINGTON, June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The entire field of eight Democratic presidential candidates indicated their support for repealing the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ban on lesbian, gay and bisexual personnel during a televised debate on Sunday. The candidates, appearing on CNN, all expressed support for allowing lesbians and gays to serve openly in the armed forces.
"I've been to Afghanistan; I've been to Iraq seven times; I've been in the Balkans; I've been in these foxholes with these kids, literally in bunkers with them," said Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE). "Let me tell you something: Nobody asked anybody else whether they're gay in those holes, those foxholes, number one. Number two, our allies -- the British, the French, all our major allies -- gays openly serve. I don't know the last time an American soldier said to a backup from a Brit, 'Hey, by the way, let me check, are you gay, you straight?' This is ridiculous."
Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) said that she'd "concluded that this is not the best way for us as a nation to proceed," and went on to say that "I believe we could change the policy to let gays and lesbians serve in the military." Clinton also noted that former Senator Barry Goldwater "once said you don't have to be straight to shoot straight. And I think he was right."
Governor Bill Richardson (D-NM) also expressed support for repeal and noted that, "I voted against it as a Congressman." And former Senator Mike Gravel (D-AK) pointed to the experience of racial integration, saying that "Harry Truman . . . stood up to Omar Bradley when he integrated the services," and that former President Clinton "should have demanded immediate integration" in 1993, when "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was implemented instead.
"The eight Democratic candidates have clearly shown they prioritize qualification over discrimination, as any commander-in-chief should," said Sharra E. Greer, director of law and policy for Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN). "Our national security should not be compromised by prejudice, and our country's commitment to equal opportunity should not be undermined by laws that discriminate. The 2008 Democratic field has taken a strong stand in favor of military readiness, and their Republican counterparts should join them. There is no justification for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'"
Since 1993, more than 11,000 service personnel have been dismissed under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," including nearly 800 with skills deemed 'mission- critical' by the Department of Defense. For more information, visit http://www.sldn.org/.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network is a national, non-profit legal services, watchdog and policy organization dedicated to ending discrimination against and harassment of military personnel affected by 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and related forms of intolerance. For more information, visit http://www.sldn.org/.
Source: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network
CONTACT: Steve Ralls of Servicemembers Legal Defense Network,
+1-202-328-3244, ext. 116, sralls@sldn.org
Web site: http://www.sldn.org/
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WASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on Florida and Michigan:
"We're glad to hear that the Governors of Michigan and Florida are willing to lend their weight to help resolve this issue. As we've said all along, we strongly encourage the Michigan and Florida state parties to follow the rules, so today's public overtures are good news. The rules, which were agreed to by the full DNC including representatives from Florida and Michigan over 18 months ago, allow for two options. First, either state can choose to resubmit a plan and run a party process to select delegates to the convention; second, they can wait until this summer and appeal to the Convention Credentials Committee, which determines and resolves any outstanding questions about the seating of delegates. We look forward to receiving their proposals should they decide to submit new delegate selection plans and will review those plans at that time. The Democratic Nominee will be determined in accordance with party rules, and out of respect for the presidential campaigns and the states that did not violate party rules, we are not going to change the rules in the middle of the game.
"Through all the speculation, we should also remember the overwhelming enthusiasm and turnout that we have already seen, and respect the voters of the ten states who have yet to have their say.
"As we head towards November, our nominee must have the united support of a strong Democratic Party that's ready to fight and ready to beat John McCain. After seven years of Republican rule, I am confident that we will elect a Democratic president who will fight for America's families in the White House. Now we must hear from the voters in twelve states and territories who have yet to make their voices heard."
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