Former Gov. Terry Branstad officially entered the race for the Republican nomination for governor today, announcing via Twitter he will tour the state beginning Jan. 19 in Des Moines.
Branstad, a Boone Republican who served four four-year terms as governor from 1983-99, will continue his announcement tour through Jan. 22, according to a message posted at www.twitter.com/GovBranstad2010.
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Election 2010: Massachusetts Governor | |
|---|---|
Christy Mihos (R) | 41% |
Deval Patrick (D) | 40% |
Some other candidate | 10% |
Not sure | 9% |
| Election 2010: Massachusetts Governor | |
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Charlie Baker (R) | 36% |
Deval Patrick (D) | 41% |
Some other candidate | 12% |
Not sure | 11% |
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In attendance at her swearing-in ceremony last year was then-U.S. Attorney Chris Christie, who next month intends to formally launch his Republican campaign for governor.
"Chris Christie is the only one who's done anything for ethics in New Jersey," [Ken] Balut said. "If I don't run, I'll back Christie."
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California Survey of 500 Likely Voters
January 14, 2009
Meg Whitman (R) | 38% |
Jerry Brown (D) | 40% |
Some Other Candidate | 5% |
Not Sure | 17% |
Meg Whitman (R) | 37% |
Gavin Newsom (D) | 34% |
Some Other Candidate | 8% |
Not Sure | 21% |
Meg Whitman (R) | 41% |
Anthony Villaraigosa (D) | 34% |
Some Other Candidate | 9% |
Not Sure | 16% |
2009 New Jersey Governor Race | |
|---|---|
Chris Christie (R) | 42% |
Jon Corzine (D) | 40% |
Some Other Candidate | 5% |
Not Sure | 13% |
Senate General Election
Murkowski (R) 49
Knowles (D) 41
Palin (R) 53
Knowles (D) 39
Murkowski (R) 56
French (D) 27
Palin (R) 58
French (D) 27
While three of the four men vying to be Virginia's next governor talked up their lengthy résumés in state government Tuesday, newcomer Terry McAuliffe pitched himself as a Richmond outsider who could change government.
Sen. R. Creigh Deeds and Del. Brian J. Moran, both Democrats, and Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell, a Republican, all have years of experience on Capitol Square. McAuliffe, a former Democratic National Committee chairman, has lived in McLean for two decades but has had little involvement in state government or politics.
"I think there is an opportunity for someone who has not been in Richmond who can come in with some new ideas," McAuliffe said.
The four likely candidates shared the stage for the first time at a debate Tuesday, unofficially launching a yearlong campaign for the state's top job by answering questions from journalists in front of a packed room in downtown Richmond.
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Dear Friends-
After much prayer and consultation with my wife, I have made a decision.
Your support, and that of countless friends all across the state, has been overwhelming. My wife and I are very humbled by the confidence you are placing in me.
Our state, our communities, and our families have been through some very tough times. There is clearly a hunger for a new approach to governing.
Over the next few months I will continue to reach out to the great people of Louisiana. BUT, and this is very important, I will not kick off my campaign until the summer. In my view this is crucial for our state.
Politics has a way of impeding progress, and Louisiana cannot afford to lose another second. The upcoming state legislative session this spring is vital. We cannot afford failure, and the surest way to attain failure is to politicize every initiative and decision.
Quite frankly, the Governor and our state legislators need the opportunity to do what is in the best interest of the people. After that, we can have an election.
It is my belief that campaigns are too long as they are, and that people grow weary of the barrage of charges and counter charges. I want to avoid D.C.-style politics with mudslinging, and instead focus on solving the problems that our state faces.
By choosing to start the campaign in the summer, we will give the people of Louisiana plenty of time to weigh their choice in this crucial decision about our state's current and future direction.
Additionally, I have important efforts underway in Congress and must continue doing all I can to focus the federal government on helping the people of Louisiana.
So, there you have it.
This was not an easy decision -- I take the responsibilities of governing very seriously and know our state is at a juncture of tremendous consequence. I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail later in the year. But in the meantime, I have a lot of work left to do representing Louisiana in Washington.
