Ford O’Connell and Democratic strategist Christopher Hahn discusses Rick Perry’s entrance into the 2012 presidential race and the upcoming Ames Straw Poll.
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Analysis: Palin Boosts Political Influence, Buffers Brand
Sarah Palin may not be officially seeking the Republican nomination for president, but she is making sure stays within the party’s public eye. Whether visiting the Iowa State Fair the day before the closely watched Iowa “straw poll” or roaring … Continued
Ford O’Connell Discusses Upcoming Iowa GOP Presidential Debate and Ames Straw Poll At Fox News
Ford O’Connell Appeared On Fox News Live On 8/11/11 to discuss the upcoming Iowa GOP presidential debate and the Ames Straw Poll with Democratic strategist Jehmu Greene. Video available at:Â http://video.foxnews.com/v/1105530428001/what-to-expect-in-iowa/
PPP: Obama Maintains Solid Lead In Colorado
This is not a good sign for the eventual Republican presidential nominee. If the GOP is to unseat Obama in 2012, Colorado could be a pivotal state. Democratic polling firm PPP reports that Obama maintains a healthy lead in The … Continued
Palin’s Bus Tour Heads To Iowa This Weekend
Will Sarah vie for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012? Only time will tell, but one things is for sure Mrs. Palin will not miss a chance to soak up some of the spotlight this weekend in Iowa? CNN’s Peter … Continued
Tim Pawlenty Needs A Strong Showing In Ames Straw Poll
Tim Pawlenty pulled into Iowa on fumes, and with Rick Perry about to enter the fray, Ames is likely make or break for Team Pawlenty. In desperate need of a fundraising boost and a change in the media narrative, if … Continued
Iowa Tea Party Founder Backs Bachmann’s Presidential Bid
This could prove to be big endorsement for Michele Bachmann’s presidential bid as we head into this weekend’s Ames Straw Poll, the Des Moines Register’s Jennifer Jacobs indicates. The founder and chairman of the Iowa tea party, Ryan Rhodes, has … Continued
Wisconsin Recall: GOP Holds State Senate
Good news out of Wisconsin for Republicans nationally. Had state GOPers lost control of the Senate, it would have been a big boost for Democrats and unions heading into 2012. There is a chance that Wisconsin Republicans could win back … Continued
Harry Reid’s Super Committee Picks
Sen. Reid’s picks are in. Three down, nine to go, Politico reports. In the first of what will be a closely watched selection process for a powerful new deficit panel, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced he will appoint Democratic Sens. … Continued
2012 Battle For White House Likely To Be A Closely Contested Affair
Gallup is reaffirming what many political analysts have long suspected. Much of the electoral map is relatively decided, and if the GOP is able to field a nominee who appeals to independents, Hispanics and seniors (and there is not a … Continued