GOP Presidential race tightens

According to a new Mason-Dixon poll conducted in Florida, Fred Thompson is closing the gap on Rudy Giuliani.  See the poll here.

Thompson lags The RUDY by just one.

Thompson Team in Florida

Thompson kicked off in Florida today to large crowds a in voter-rich Central Florida.  I am impressed with their online presence.  Check out the website which already has several blog entries and videos posted.

View one of the videos in the video player to the right.

Also, here is an article by Jonathan Martin with Politico.com. 

Romney Airs Commercial in Florida

The Mitt Romney campaign has launched its TV campaign in Florida by airing “Energy”, a commercial that began airing in Iowa and New Hampshire in late August.

View the ad in the video player to the right of this entry.

This ad is the first major TV buy in Florida for any presidential candidate.
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Heck of a day for the Republicans

While most of the Republican presidential crowd will be New Hampshire on Wednesday facing off in yet another debate, newly minted hopeful Fred Thompson will be trying to steal the candidates thunder.

Reportedly scheduled to appear on Jay Leno on Wednesday, and rumored to have a trick or two up his sleeve in an attempt to shine the spotlight on himself, Thompson might just get it right.

Without a doubt, Republican hopefuls are going to have thier hands full for the next few months.
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Fred’s diving in!!

Thompson national political director and Floridian Randy Enwright just announced on a phone call to supporters that Fred Thompson will make his official announcement next week on September 6th.

Things are about to get very interesting….

Read more about it here.
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TIME Magazine weighs in on DNC move

Tim Padgett from Time Magazine takes a look at Howard Dean’s recent move and asks, “What in the world was he thinking?”

Worth a read…

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Does the Internet Matter in Election Politics?

Scanning my favorite blogs this morning I found a great post at PatrickRuffini.com that examines the Internet’s role in presidential elections.

Be sure to check it out….

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Sunday Wrap-Up

Lots of interesting news this fine Sunday from presidential hopefuls eyeing an endorsement from Governor Charlie Crist to the DNC screwing their party. Here are some of the highlights:

State Dems Weigh thier Options; Criticize Dean- Gannett

Courting the Governor’s endorsement- Washington Post

Democrats reject Florida’s primary election- St. Pete Times

Don’t forget to check the video blog as well.. there are some great new videos posted.

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Save the Debate

The guys at Save the Debate have done a great job of bringing attention to the CNN/YouTube debate sponsored by the Republican Party of Florida.

Patrick Ruffini, David All et al are really cranking up the pressure and the candidates would be crazy to pass up this opportunity.

Help send them a message and spread the word by visiting the Save the Debate website and signing the petition.

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