On The Campaign Trail... What They Are Saying      
Page << | >> March 31st "He's able to dissolve the hard cynical edge that has dominated our politics under the Bush Administration." Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on her endorsement of Barack Obama. March 26, 2008 "...Western nations should make clear that the solidarity of NATO, from the Baltic to the Black Sea, is indivisible and that the organization's doors remain open to all democracies committed to the defense of that freedom." Remarks made by Senator McCain at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council. March 12, 2008 “I’m very proud of you all. I thank you so much. Now I think I should have some grits.” Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama thanks supporters at Buck's restaurant in Greenville, Mississippi following his win in the states presidential primary election, March 11, 2008. “I’ve got to tell you, there’s a big difference between talk and action. But if you’re going to talk, then you ought to mean what you say so people can count on it.” Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton campaigns in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 11, 2008. March 6, 2008 "That may be where this is headed. But of course we have to decide who is on the top of ticket. I think the people of Ohio very clearly said that it should be me." Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton tells the CBS Early Show that she would consider being part of a Democratic "dream ticket" that would include both her and presidential rival Senator Barack Obama; March 5, 2008. "We are just focused on winning the nomination. That is our focus. I respect Senator Clinton. She has been a tenacious opponent, but it is premature to talk about a joint ticket." Democratic presidential candidate Illinois Senator Barack Obama responds to rival candidate Senator Hillary Clinton's comments on the possibility of a Democratic "dream ticket", March 5, 2008. THE FLORIDA-MICHIGAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS CONTROVERSY On Wednesday March 5, 2008, both Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, a Democrat, and Republican Florida Governor Charlie Crist, called on the Democratic National Committee to seat their state’s delegations at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. In a joint statement, they accused the Democratic party of silencing “the voices of 5,163,271 Americans” who voted in their primaries. "It is intolerable that the national political parties have denied the citizens of Michigan and Florida their votes and voices at their respective national conventions," they said. In an appearance on CNN's "American Morning," Crist -- who signed the bill that changed Florida's primary date -- pointed fingers outside the state. "People should be heard and not party bosses in Washington. This is about common sense and people having the right to vote. It is unconscionable that people's votes will not count. They should count." In response to the Governors, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean stated Thursday on CNN’s “American Morning” that the two states should have played by rules, "The rules were set a year and a half ago. Florida and Michigan voted for them and then decided that they didn't need to abide by the rules. When you're in a contest you do need to abide by the rules." Dean urged do-over contests in both Florida and Michigan. “All they have to do is come before us with rules that fit into what they agreed to a year and a half ago, and then they’ll be seated,” said the Chairman. In a wednesday news conference, Governor Crist had told reporters that he would be open to another primary, but not if Florida has to foot the bill, which is estimated by the Florida Democratic Party to be about $ 25 million. He said he had discussed the prospect with Senator Bill Nelson, the state’s senior Democrat. “He said the only way to consider the possibility of that is to have the Democratic National Committee pay for it,” Crist said. Chairman Dean immediately brushed off the idea on the CBS “Early Show”, “We can’t afford to do that.” Dean said. ”That’s not our problem. We need our money to win the presidential race.” March 5, 2008 “Clearly, things didn't go our way tonight and we had hoped they would, but when the inevitable is staring you in the face, you accept it.” Republican Presidential candidate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee speaks to his traveling press corps one last time on his flight home to Little Rock, Arkansas following his exit from the 2008 preisdential race, March 4, 2008. “No matter what happens tonight, we have nearly the same delegate lead that we did this morning, and we are on our way to winning this nomination.” Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama rallies supporters in San Antonio, Texas following his losses to rival Democratic candidate Senator Hillary Clinton in three state primary elections, March 4, 2008. "Now, we begin the most important part of our campaign, to make a respectful, determined and convincing case to the American people that our campaign and my election as president, given the alternatives presented by our friends in the other party, are in the best interests of the country we love.” Republican Arizona Senator John McCain celebrates his nomination as the 2008 Republican presidential candidate with a victory speech in Dallas, Texas, March 4, 2008. "As Ohio goes, so goes the nation. This nation's coming back, and so is this campaign.'' Democratic Presidential candidate New York Senator Hillary Clinton proclaims a revival of her presidential campaign after a string of victories in the Ohio, Rhode Island, and Texas state primaries; Columbus, Ohio, March 4, 2008. Page << | >>
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