First Caucuses and Primaries Around the Corner

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A scene from the 2004 Iowa Caucus

Ames, Iowa -- Anticipation is mounting as more candidates plan to toss their hats into the fray, and the January primaries are only a month away. Here in Ames Iowa, people are buzzing, as the revel in the attention that an election brings. Already the rumors are flying about which powerful leaders will launch a bid this time around. As the Bush Presidency winds down, every American is looking to vote for his/her type of change. Everyone wants to know the answer to the question everyone's been asking, which leader offers the change and leadership people are looking for?
Ah, sweet Democracy!

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Senators Warner (R-MT) and Lildige (D-CA) Enter The Race

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Des Moines, Iowa -- The 2008 Presidential Race has its first contenders. Senator Warner, a Republican from Texas, and Senator Lildige, a Democrat from California. Both Candidates have found significant support for their campaigns, and are expected to be serious competitors. Still, at this point, few Americans have begun to take a close look at either one of these candidates, and what we are seeing now is

Our first national poll conducted with just these two candidates shows that if elections were held today Senator Lildidge would be in the lead;

National Poll
All numbers +/- 3%

If the election was today, I would vote for...
Lildige: 52%
Warner: 38%
Undecided 10%

That said, it is important to remember that this poll means absolutely nothing. Not only have the primaries not even begun, but no other candidates have even thrown their hats into the ring. We advise you to ignore it. This is more of a reflection on the current mood than anything else.
That said, Senator Warner is likely to face a rather large gender wall, in a majority male party, after her appeal to the National Organization for Women (The feminist organization much disliked by conservatives), and her comments suggesting the creation of a "Department of Equality". She has also aroused some concern among conservatives after toying with an idea for "British Style" healthcare, which is considered to be a step towards socialism by most conservatives, who fear that it would erode quality in favor of quantity. Whether she can turn attention away from these issues, and towards her more conservative positions remains to be seen, but some conservatives have jokingly referred to her as, "The Conservative Socialist", in several columns.

Senator Lildige, meanwhile, is putting together a growing base of support, after laying out a detailed and comprehensive plan for solving many of Americas problems in his election announcement.
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Senator Mitchell Burton (D-CO) Enters Race

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Des Moines, Iowa -- Colorado Democratic Senator Mitchell Burton entered the Presidential Race today, becoming the second Democrat to do so. With his entrance we now have our first polls from upcoming Democratic primary states;

Iowa (Among Likely Primary Voters)
All numbers +/- 3%

Lildige: 45%
Burton: 35%
Undecided: 46%

The polls are showing Lildige with a slight lead, albeit an entirely insignificant one due to the high number of undecided voters. We expect to see more voters begin to make up their minds once the candidates actually begin campaigning in these early states, talking to voters, shaking hands, and kissing babies across the country.[/FONT][/center]

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First Polls of the Primary Season

We are bringing you the first polling live;
They will be released over the next few minutes. I remind you that these will likely change drastically over the next weeks.

All polls +/- 3%

Iowa

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Democrats
Clark: 34%
Lildige: 35%
Burton: 20%
Undecided: 11%

Republicans
Warner: 25%
Rottnek: 30%
Strunk: 37%
Undecided: 8%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


Wyoming (Convention)[/SIZE]
Straw poll of all 24 delegates and alternates. 12 of which will vote

Republicans
Warner: 2
Rottnek: 5
Strunk: 12
Undecided: 5

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


New Hampshire[/SIZE]

Democrats
Clark: 38%
Lildige: 31%
Burton: 20%
Undecided: 11%

Republicans
Warner: 25%
Rottnek: 40%
Strunk: 27%
Undecided: 8%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


Michigan[/SIZE]

Democrats
Clark: 33%
Lildige: 32%
Burton: 21%
Undecided: 14%

Republicans
Warner: 25%
Rottnek: 35%
Strunk: 35%
Undecided: 5%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


Nevada[/SIZE]

Democrats
Clark: 28%
Lildige: 30%
Burton: 28%
Undecided: 14%

Republicans
Warner: 27%
Rottnek: 32%
Strunk: 35%
Undecided: 6%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


South Carolina[/SIZE]

Democrats
Clark: 30%
Lildige: 35%
Burton: 25%
Undecided: 10%

Republicans
Warner: 5%
Rottnek: 30%
Strunk: 55%
Undecided: 10%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


Florida[/SIZE]

Republicans
Warner: 10%
Rottnek: 37%
Strunk: 40%
Undecided: 13%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]


Maine[/SIZE]

Republicans
Warner: 30%
Rottnek: 30%
Strunk: 20%
Undecided: 20%

Analysis: Coming Soon[/i]

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Party Leadership Elections

The two parties have begun to select their leaders and organize themselves for the remainder of the current term, and for the November elections.

On the Republican side, California Senator Maricella Oterez was named Chairwoman of the RNC, while Kentucky Senator Sam Watkins was selected as Senate Leader.

The Democrats have been slower to organize, and their elections are still continuing to select a Chairman. Howard Paterson has been selected as Senate Leader.

Party Polls
Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of...
Democrats: 54% (Favorable) 46% (Unfavorable)
Republicans: 49% (Favorable) 51% (Unfavorable)

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New Polls Expected Next Week (Tomorrow)

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Iowa Republican Polls

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We have new polls for you from Iowa among Republican voters. Two new candidates have entered the race, though neither Senator Irvine or Field have really gotten rolling yet. Senator Rottnek has probably campaigned the hardest, and appears to be outspending and outraising both of his opponents. Yet he is running into a wall of conservative opposition which may ultimately sink his candidacy. He has tried hard to appeal to conservatives, running hard for second amendment rights, and it appears to be somewhat working. Senator Strunk has been trying to make himself the "conservative candidate", but has been outworked by Rottnek, and somewhat hampered by the blowback reaction from conservatives to his attempts to woo the feminist organization NOW. Senator Warner is lagging behind in the polls for now, mainly because of her feminist positions, which include calling for the establishment of a cabinet level "Department of Equality". This has resulted in strong opposition to her candidacy by many hardcore conservatives and evangelical Christians, who make up a significant voting block in Iowa. Until we see Irvine and Field's campaigns begin to roll however, these are still not an accurate reflection of what we may see in January.

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Margin of Error: +/-3%
Rottnek: 29%
Strunk: 27%
Warner: 19%
Irvine: 15%
Field: 10%[/FONT][/center]

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Iowa Democratic Polls

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We have new polls for you from Iowa among Democratic voters. The Democratic campaign has been rather less intense than the simultaneous Republican process. In fact, only Senator Mitchell Burton has run a television add to this point. That said, these polls show a tight race, with a slight lead for Senator Joseph Clark, most likely stemming from a large number of key endorsements, some excellent and well covered speeches, and his extensive campaign on the ground.

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Margin of Error: +/-3%
Clark: 37%
Burton: 34%
Lilidge: 29%
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