25 Aug 2011

Ron Paul Within One Percent of Obama in Head-to-Head Poll

By Ron Paul 2012 in Iowa

Survey shows Paul beating President by 10 percent among unaffiliated voters

LAKE JACKSON, Texas - In a new Rasmussen survey of likely voters, it looks like 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is locked in a tight race with President Obama. The poll shows Paul at 38 percent versus the President's 39 percent in a head-to-head matchup.

"Our campaign is surging and this is further evidence of that," said Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Manager John Tate. "In poll after poll, we see that Americans are eager for true leadership on the important issues we face, and they want real change from a leader who stands for individual liberty and limited government, and who follows the Constitution."

Paul is coming off of a strong finish in the Iowa Straw Poll, where he barely missed the top spot by less than one percent. In addition, recent surveys taken in both New Hampshire and Iowa show the Congressman in the top three of Republican contenders.

A recent Gallup survey, conducted August 17-18, shows Paul only 2 points behind Obama in a general election match up. In a similar head to head survey from last year done by Rasmussen , Paul actually drew a statistical dead heat with the president. And earlier this year in a survey by CNN, he did the best out of the other Republicans put up against Obama in a head-to-head poll.

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23 Aug 2011

Ron Paul Campaign Welcomes Constitutional Law Heavyweight Bruce Fein as Senior Advisor

By Ron Paul 2012 in Iowa

Commentator, analyst to consult on legal issues

LAKE JACKSON, Texas - The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today that constitutional and international law expert Bruce Fein will join the campaign as senior advisor on legal matters.

"Bruce Fein's participation adds to our campaign's already intellectual heft, enabling us to more broadly engage the conversation about constitutionality, civil liberties and the dangers to national security of an increasingly interventionist foreign policy," said Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.

Mr. Fein served as associate deputy attorney and general counsel to the Federal Communications Commission under President Ronald Reagan. He served as Research Director for Republicans on the Joint Congressional Committee on Covert Arms Sales to Iran, and on the American Bar Associations Committee on Presidential Signing Statements. He has been a Visiting Fellow for Constitutional Studies at the Heritage Foundation and an adjunct scholar at American Enterprise Institute. He has advised numerous countries on constitutional reform, including South Africa, Hungary and Russia.

Mr. Fein graduated from Harvard Law School with honors in 1972. He has worked in and out of government in Washington, D.C. for 39 years, and penned a weekly column for The Washington Times for more than two decades. He is a frequent witness before Congress.

Mr. Fein is the founding member of Bruce Fein & Associates, Inc., and is a principal of a public advocacy organization, The Lichfield Group.

He is the author of Constitutional Peril: The Life and Death Struggle for our Constitution and Democracy, andAmerican Empire Before The Fall.

About his appointment, Mr. Fein stated: "I am honored to advance the Republican presidential aspirations of Ron Paul. He is the only candidate in the field who understands and practices the constitutional principles and philosophy of the Founding Fathers that made this nation a government of the people, by the people, for the people. He is the only candidate who knows that limited government and war are antonyms, not synonyms. He is the only candidate who repudiates aimless, endless wars at extravagant expense. And Dr. Paul is the only candidate that recognizes that the glory of a Republic is liberty, not domination."

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23 Aug 2011

John McGehee to announce for States Attorney today

By M. McNeil

Veteran attorney, John McGehee, will today announce his candidacy for States Attorney of Rock Island County in the 2012 Democratic primary.

He will make his announcement at 12 noon today in the Rock Island County Building (Second floor, committee board room), 1504-3^rd Avenue, Rock Island. McGehee, Moline, has been an attorney for 21 years in the Quad Cities.

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23 Aug 2011

Ron Paul Continues to be Competitive Against Obama in Head-to-Head Polling

By Ron Paul 2012 in Iowa

Does better than most of GOP field versus President

LAKE JACKSON, Texas - A new Gallup poll of registered voters shows 2012 presidential candidate Ron Paul locked in a tight race with President Obama. Ron Paul is tightly competitive versus President Obama, doing better than a majority of the other Republican contenders. The poll gives Paul 45 percent of the vote versus the incumbent president in a head-to-head matchup.

"This push for true leadership over the status quo is gaining more support," said Ron Paul 2012 Campaign Manager John Tate. "In poll after poll, Americans are eager for real change and looking for a leader who stands for individual liberty and limited government, and who follows the Constitution."

Paul is coming off of a strong finish in the Iowa Straw Poll, where he barely missed the top spot by less than one percent. In addition, recent surveys taken in both New Hampshire and Iowa show the Congressman in the top three of Republican contenders.

The Gallup survey, conducted August 17-18, shows Paul only 2 points behind Obama in a general election match up. In a similar head to head survey from last year done by Rasmussen, Paul actually drew a statistical dead heat with the President. And earlier this year in a survey by CNN, he did the best out of the other Republicans put up against Obama in a head-to-head poll.

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23 Aug 2011

Ron Paul Returns to Iowa After Historic Showing at Ames

By Ron Paul 2012 PCC

Dr. Paul to make five stops to speak, meet voters

ANKENY, Iowa - The Iowa component of the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today that Ron Paul will return to Iowa on Saturday, August 27^th, two weeks after his historic near-first place showing at the Ames Straw Poll.

Dr. Paul will greet Republican voters in Madison County, sign copies of his book Liberty Defined, grant an in-studio interview to Iowa Public Radio, speak at the Iowa Corn Growers Annual Meeting and attend the Polk County Republican Summer Picnic.

Dr. Paul's visit takes place two weeks after his historic showing at the consequential Ames Straw Poll. Dr. Paul won 4,671 votes at Ames, topping Governor Mitt Romney's vote total from 2007 and drawing a near statistical tie with winner Michele Bachmann at 27.6 percent of the vote versus 28.5 percent. Dr. Paul's finish earned him a strong second place and it was the fourth highest vote total ever received by a candidate at the important test of candidate strength.

"We are so pleased to again welcome Dr. Paul to Iowa, particularly in the aftermath of his respectable showing at the Ames Straw Poll," said Iowa campaign chairman Drew Ivers.

"This next visit of Dr. Paul's and future visits will enable the Iowa team to build upon past successes while redoubling our efforts on behalf of our candidate, who is the number one family-friendly champion of the Constitution," said Mr. Ivers.

Details of the events are as follows. All times CDT.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

10:00 a.m.
Madison County GOP Meet & Greet
North Side Café
61 W. Jefferson St. (N. of Courthouse)
Winterset, Iowa 50273

1:00 p.m.
Signs copies of his book Liberty Defined
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
4550 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266

2:30 p.m.
Iowa Public Radio (10-min in-studio recording)
2111 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

3:45 p.m.
Iowa Corn Growers Annual Meeting and Policy Conference
Polk Room
Sheraton Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

5:15 p.m.
Polk County Republican Summer Picnic Fundraiser
Jalapeño Pete's at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
(Centrally located at the State Fairgrounds across from the Admin. Bldg.)

Contact:
Drew Ivers, Iowa Campaign Chairman
Drewi@RonPaul2012.com
515.835.1914

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22 Aug 2011

Ron Paul Returns to Iowa After Historic Showing at Ames

By Ron Paul 2012 PCC

Dr. Paul to make five stops to speak, meet voters ANKENY, Iowa - The Iowa component of the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today that Ron Paul will return to Iowa on Saturday, August 27^th, two weeks after his historic near-first place showing at the Ames Straw Poll.

Dr. Paul will greet Republican voters in Madison County, sign copies of his book Liberty Defined, grant an in-studio interview to Iowa Public Radio, speak at the Iowa Corn Growers Annual Meeting and attend the Polk County Republican Summer Picnic.

Dr. Paul's visit takes place two weeks after his historic showing at the consequential Ames Straw Poll. Dr. Paul won 4,671 votes at Ames, topping Governor Mitt Romney's vote total from 2007 and drawing a near statistical tie with winner Michele Bachmann at 27.6 percent of the vote versus 28.5 percent. Dr. Paul's finish earned him a strong second place and it was the fourth highest vote total ever received by a candidate at the important test of candidate strength.

"We are so pleased to again welcome Dr. Paul to Iowa, particularly in the aftermath of his respectable showing at the Ames Straw Poll," said Iowa campaign chairman Drew Ivers.

"This next visit of Dr. Paul's and future visits will enable the Iowa team to build upon past successes while redoubling our efforts on behalf of our candidate, who is the number one family-friendly champion of the Constitution," said Mr. Ivers.

Details of the events are as follows. All times CDT.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

10:00 a.m.
Madison County GOP Meet & Greet
North Side Café
61 W. Jefferson St. (N. of Courthouse)
Winterset, Iowa 50273

1:00 p.m.
Signs copies of his book Liberty Defined
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
4550 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266

2:30 p.m.
Iowa Public Radio (10-min in-studio recording)
2111 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

3:45 p.m.
Iowa Corn Growers Annual Meeting and Policy Conference
Polk Room
Sheraton Hotel
1800 50th Street
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

5:15 p.m.
Polk County Republican Summer Picnic Fundraiser
Jalapeño Pete's at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
(Centrally located at the State Fairgrounds across from the Admin. Bldg.)

Contact:
Drew Ivers, Iowa Campaign Chairman
Drewi@RonPaul2012.com
515.835.1914

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19 Aug 2011

MORTHLAND ANNOUNCES RE-ELECTION BID

By Rich Morthland

Moline, IL - State Representative Rich Morthland (R-Cordova) announced his re-election campaign for the 71st Illinois House District on Thursday, August 18th:

"My wife of 32 years, Betsey, and I entered the political realm in 2007 because we understood the importance of bringing balance to our local political environment. We took that very balance to Springfield and helped create the environment that produced a better Illinois budget process. We have seen successes both locally and in the General Assembly, but the job is far from over."

"As a member of the House Higher Education Appropriations Committee, I participated directly in the process of creating a balanced budget with a responsible, open, and transparent course of action that Illinois has not witnessed in decades."

"I have worked hard to represent my constituents - the working families and senior citizens of the 71st District. By teaming up with members of Congress, the Governor, and others, I am striving to bring jobs to the 71st. I have sponsored numerous bills and resolutions to help improve the jobs climate in Illinois."

"Our key legislation for my first session was House Bill 3500, legislation that is protecting the identities and other personal information of Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Card holders. The companion legislation, House Resolution 89, launched an audit of the Illinois State Police and their administration of the FOID card program. Together, this legislative package is providing us with information we deserve and the freedoms we need."

"I am running for re-election because there is much more work to do. We must continue to fight for a fiscally responsible budget that does not spend more money than the State takes in. We must improve the jobs climate to get Illinois working again. And we must continue the effort to reform Springfield, to put a stop to political corruption and restore the people's trust in their government."

"We've only begun. Let's keep moving in the right direction."

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15 Aug 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY: Morthland Announces re-election bid

By Dorothy Tate

Moline, IL - State Representative Rich Morthland will announce his re-election campaign for the 71st Illinois House District on Thursday, August 18, 2011. A press conference will be held at the Rock Island County Republican headquarters at 11AM.

Rep. Morthland will formally announce at 1:30PM at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL. Self Help Enterprises provides rehabilitative programs and services that promote advocacy, empowerment, and the development of independent functioning skills of individuals with developmental disabilities.

WHAT: State Representative Rich Morthland announces re-election bid

WHEN: 11AM and 1:30PM Thursday, August 13, 2011

WHERE: 11AM at Rock Island County Republican Headquarters, 1721-5th Ave, Suite 100, Moline, IL 61265

1:30PM at Self Help Enterprises, 2330 W LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL.

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11 Aug 2011

IOWA BUS TOUR TO PROMOTE PRO-LIFE LEADERSHIP PLEDGE PRIOR TO STRAW POLL

By Ciara Matthews

Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Sen. Rick Santorum, U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, U.S. Rep. Steve King, IA Lt. Gov Kim Reynolds to Join State-wide Bus Tour

Washington, D.C. ? On Wednesday, August 10, 2011 the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA), along with FRC Action's Faith Family Freedom Fund and the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), will stop in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo, Mason City and Dickinson County as part of the "Values Voter Bus Tour" that will cover 1,305 miles in four days with events in 22 cities.

President Obama is the most pro-abortion President in United States history and has threatened individual states for exercising their right to de-fund Planned Parenthood. SBA List will get the word out to straw poll and caucus goers on which candidates have taken its Pro-Life Presidential Leadership Pledge and can be counted on as a strong leader in defending human life.

Wednesday, August 10

8:30 - 9:00 AM: Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE

Confirmed speakers: Sen. Rick Santorum, Former Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (SBA), Connie Mackey (FRC), Brian Brown (NOM), Jenifer Bowen (Iowa Right to Life)

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Dubuque
Washington Park, 351 W 6th Street

Confirmed speakers: Marilyn Musgrave (SBA), Connie Mackey (FRC), Jenifer Bowen (Iowa Right to Life), Steven N. Brody (Dubuque County Right to Life)

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM: Waterloo

Lincoln Park, 451 E 4th Street

Confirmed speakers: Marilyn Musgrave (SBA), Connie Mackey (FRC), Jenifer Bowen (Iowa Right to Life)

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Mason City
Central Park, 75 1st Street NW

Confirmed speakers: Marilyn Musgrave (SBA), Connie Mackey (FRC), Jenifer Bowen (Iowa Right to Life)

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Dickinson County
Barefoot Bar, 24457 178^th Street, Okoboji

Confirmed speakers: Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, Marilyn Musgrave (SBA), Connie Mackey (FRC), Jenifer Bowen (Iowa Right to Life)

The Susan B. Anthony List is a nationwide network of more than 330,000 Americans dedicated to mobilizing, advancing, and representing pro-life women in politics. Its connected Candidate Fund increases the percentage of pro-life women in the political process.

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09 Aug 2011

IOWA BUS TOUR TO PROMOTE PRO-LIFE LEADERSHIP PLEDGE PRIOR TO STRAW POLL

By Ciara Matthews

Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Sen. Rick Santorum, U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, U.S. Rep. Steve King, IA Lt. Gov Kim Reynolds to Join State-wide Bus Tour

Washington, D.C. ? On Tuesday, August 9, 2011 the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA), along with FRC Action's Faith Family Freedom Fund and the National Organization for Marriage (NOM), will stop in Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Washington, Muscatine, Davenport and Iowa City as part of the "Values Voter Bus Tour" that will cover 1,305 miles in four days with events in 22 cities.

Tuesday, August 9

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM: Des Moines

Iowa State Capitol, West Capitol Terrace, 400 Finkbine Drive

Confirmed speakers: Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Brian Brown (NOM), Connie Mackey (FRC), Former Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (SBA), Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Kim Lehman (RNC Committeewoman), Jenifer Bowen (Iowa Right to Life)

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Oskaloosa
City Square Park, 150 High Avenue East