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FXNews – Jan 26, 2008
Crist does support a national fund. It’s unclear what effect the two endorsements will have on McCain’s candidacy. At the very least the nods of Florida’s two top Republican elected officials could serve to validate McCain’s candidacy with the GP establishment and counteract the fears among some that he would not be a loyal Republican while in the val ffice. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in an e-mail to the Associated Press said: “I respect the governor’s decision but Republican voters will determine who they want among very fine candidates. I look forward to working for our party’s nominee in the general election. Bush has not endorsed a candidate but many of his allies and aides have backed Romney… McCain campaigned for Crist during his 2006 campaign for governor endorsing him before the primary and appearing with him the day before the election when Crist opted not to appear with President Bush at a Pensacola rally. Giuliani also campaigned with Crist and Romney delivered a $1 million check as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. While Crist has met with other Republican candidates in his office he took an extra step last spring by introducing McCain at a fundraiser held a few blocks from the Capitol. During a debate last fall when Crist introduced the Republican candidates he warmly embraced McCain while shaking the hands of his rivals. Crist has been seen as a moderate Republican. He has championed efforts to curb climate change and was praised by former President Clinton for his efforts to restore voting rights of felons who have completed their sentences. He also pushed for a law that requires a paper trail in state elections a measure that bans the electronic voting machines his predecessor Gov.
As State Primary Nears Pataki Is Barely Visible
New York Times – Jan 26, 2008
He has met or spoken with all of the major Republican candidates for president. The race for the Republican presidential nomination remains fluid and with it the future shape of the party itself. Should the Republican Party continue to struggle friends suggested Mr. Pataki could be in a position to re-enter the debate and influence the party’s future direction.
US Primary Election Moves South
hmyNews International – Jan 26, 2008
Meanwhile former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is still trying to find a way to regain the momentum that he’s lost since Iowa when his appeal among evangelical Christians propelled him to a surprise victory. Even should Giuliani?s dreams die in Florida there’s no guarantee that Super Tuesday will anoint a clear-cut favorite for the Republican nomination. The three other candidates each appeal to only one of the main constituencies that make up the Republican Party — Huckabee to social conservatives Romney to economic conservatives and McCain to national security conservatives. Each also has strong negatives among the other groups: Huckabee because of his economic populism and criticism of Bush foreign policy; Romney because of his Mormon religion and flip-flopping on social issues; and McCain due to his support for campaign finance reform and softness on immigration. The possibility remains however remote that the Republicans will make it to their convention in September without any candidate having a majority of pledged delegates. This could lead to multiple ballots to select the nominee something that hasn’t happened in the Republican Party since 1948 when it took three ballots to select New York Governor Tom Dewey to run against President Harry Truman. In the meantime there would be a good deal of political horse-trading as the leading candidates offer inducements to get the also-rans to allow their delegates to switch their votes.
Delegate selection a national hodgepodge
Charleston Post Courier – Jan 26, 2008
– For rules of the South Carolina Republican Party go to. But with a wide field of candidates and no clear front-runner the role of the delegate becomes more important.
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