Abe, Ike, et al. Sep 17, 2008
The former depicts Abraham Lincoln, his back to the audience, making a wisecrack that has his Republican poker-playing pals Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and George W. Bush laughing hysterically. Similarly, the latter canvas features Andrew Jackson sharing laughs and good times with Democratic chums Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill... (Townhall.com)
Chavez slams critics for playing down alleged plot Sep 15, 2008
The United States is believed to have been involved in the 1963 assassination of South Vietnam president Ngo Binh Diem and repeated attempts to kill Cuba's Fidel Castro one of Mr. Chavez's closest allies but political assassination was officially outlawed by former president Gerald R. Ford in an executive order in the mid-1970s. (). (Globe and Mail)
Let a president be your tour guide Sep 12, 2008
Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford and Ronald Reagan are buried on the grounds of their respective presidential libraries and museums. And all those presidents, except Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford, whose wives are still alive, are buried alongside their wives. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Electoral Surprises in 2008? Sep 12, 2008
For example, in 1976 with Governor Jimmy Carter defeating President Gerald R. Ford, the Republicans actually picked up 10 House seats ... So did Calvin Coolidge (1926), Harry S. Truman (1946), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1958), Gerald R. Ford (1974) and George W. Bush (2006). (Townhall.com)
Northrop Gets Potential $5.1 Billion U.S. Carrier Deal Sep 11, 2008
1 billion over seven years to complete the design and build the future Gerald R. Ford, the first in a new class of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, the Defense Department said on Wednesday. Work on the nuclear-powered carrier will be performed in Newport News, Virginia, and is expected to be wrapped up by September 2015, the Pentagon said in its daily contract summary. (ABC News -- Wire)
Politics and Punditry:Debates count more than running mates Sep 10, 2008
That changed in 1976, when President Gerald R. Ford, trailing Democrat Jimmy Carter, did agree to debate. In 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter met his Republican challenger Ronald Reagan in a single debate. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
I want some answers, Obama Sep 7, 2008
3 Streaking ) where the main character, Red Foreman, was given the opportunity to publicly ask a question to the visiting President Gerald R. Ford. He got the courage to ask a straightforward question that deserved an answer instead of the silly mild question that the local committee had prepared for him to ask. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Detroit mayor pleads guilty, resigns Sep 5, 2008
"It will be a long time before anyone can say we recovered from this crisis and are fully back on track," said John R. Chamberlin, a professor at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. "It will be measured in months and years.". (Boston Globe)
Hot-button political issues Sep 5, 2008
FDR, JFK and LBJ are all easily understandable political shorthand to his audience, which included Judge Herbert Phillipson, who presented Arseneau with a souvenir straw hat from the 1976 Republican National Convention in Kansas City which nominated Gerald R. Ford and Bob Dole. The Dowagiac resident was shown on national television by CBS in the hat. (Dowagiac News, MI)
'We Were Soldiers...and We Are Soldiers Still': Signed Books Available Aug 26, 2008
Having published the final book from the late President Gerald R. Ford, two from moon-walker Buzz Aldrin and many others, FlatSigned Press is also proud to be the exclusive publisher of two signed, limited editions from General Hal Moore and Joe Galloway ... These works include "Men From Earth" and "Encounter With Tiber" by Buzz Aldrin, "John F. Kennedy: Assassination Report of the Warren Commission" with revealing never-before-read comments by the late President Gerald R. Ford, "Invitation To... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The get-what-you-want guide Aug 25, 2008
Repetition evokes a sense of familiarity, making it seem that convictions are widely shared, says study co-author Stephen Garcia, PhD, of the University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Your strategy: Repeat your message in their wordsBefore pushing an idea at work, practice mimicking your co-workers' communication styles, suggests Caroline Keating, PhD, a psychology professor at Colgate University. (MSNBC -- Health)
Statement by the Press Secretary Aug 13, 2008
H.R. 6085, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service as the Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building. H.R. 6150, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service as the John P. Gallagher Post Office Building. (White House News Releases)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Announces Leadership Appointments Supporting Department of Energy Work Aug 12, 2008
He most recently served as director of engineering for the nuclear propulsion plant of the nation's next generation aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford class. Fagan earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and a master's degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University. (Primezone Releases)
Ford told FBI about panel's doubts on JFK murder Aug 10, 2008
In this Aug. 14, 1964, file photo, the bipartisan presidential commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy meets on Capitol Hill. Richard Russell; Chief Justice Earl Warren, chairman of the group; Sen. (USA Today -- News)
The Rumor Mill: Miley, Mattera and Mea Culpas Aug 6, 2008
as the "Gerald R. Ford Post Office Building.". Even then, the measure was ordered to a third reading, read a third time, and then passed. (Human Events Online)
Nixon agonistes Aug 3, 2008
From this small Quaker community of 200 souls now surrounded by alfalfa, bean and barley fields burst a man whose funeral would be attended by five presidents: Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. They would salute a man who started out as a supporter of Chiang Kai-shek and ended up shaking the hand of Mao Zedong, and who had a dangerous taste for poker until the end, though with a dash of daring and flair that delighted his supporters and irritated his... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Senators decry Navy decision on destroyers Jul 25, 2008
But for Raytheon it is just one of 8,000 projects, and Swanson noted many of the systems designed for the Zumwalt could also be used in other Navy ships such as the forthcoming USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier. "It is not like things are being thrown away here. It is not a doom and gloom scenario by any means," Swanson said. (Boston Globe)
Estate sale draws crowd Jul 25, 2008
The collection includes pens used by former U.S. presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Gerald R. Ford. Collectibles such as those will be auctioned online. (The St. Augustine Record)
Obesity Is Number One Health Concern For Kids In 2008 Jul 21, 2008
What this tells us is that there is no one-size-fits-all public health approach to these issues, says Davis, associate professor of general pediatrics and internal medicine at the U-M Medical School, and associate professor of public policy at the U-M Gerald R. Ford School of Public Health. So as doctors, nurses and public health officials work to find ways to help their community deal with health issues, it s important that they remember to tailor their approach to the priorities of the... (Science Daily)
Poll Shows Americans Afraid of Obama as Commander-in-Chief Jul 18, 2008
The USS Gerald R. Ford, an aircraft carrier, is now under construction in Hampton Roads, Va. It will be ready to join the fleet in 2015, replacing a carrier launched 47 years ago. (Townhall.com)
NAME-DROPPERS TAKE LOW ROAD Jul 13, 2008
And Grand Rapids is saddled with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. INTERNATIONAL. (New York Post -- Gossip)
The Veep Picks: What's the Rush? Jul 13, 2008
Gerald R. Ford was pressured by the G.O.P.'s conservative wing to drop liberal Nelson Rockefeller from his 1976 ticket in favor of the more right-leaning Bob Dole. In 1984, however, Democrat Walter Mondale found himself in need of a miracle against incumbent President Ronald Reagan. (Time.com)
Protestors Interrupt President At Monticello Jul 6, 2008
The others were Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman and Gerald R. Ford. The 1,000 tickets distributed earlier this week were snapped up in only 30 minutes. (WTVR.com, VA)
Former Sen. Helms dies at 86 Jul 5, 2008
Helms also played a role in national GOP politics supporting Ronald Reagan in 1976 in a presidential primary challenge to then-President Gerald R. Ford. Reagan's candidacy was near collapse when it came time for the North Carolina primary. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reversals in Virginias reflect national shift Jun 30, 2008
In 1976, Republican Gerald R. Ford won 10 of the 12 states with the highest per-capita income but lost the election; in 2004, John F. Kerry did the same for the Democrats. The two states won by Republicans. (MSNBC -- Politics)
President Bush will be in Charlottesville this week (9:26pm) Jun 30, 2008
He will become the fourth sitting president to pa 00002260 rticipate in Independence Day activities at Monticello, joining Franklin D. Roosevelt (1936), Harry S. Truman (1947), and Gerald R. Ford (1976). "We are truly honored to have President Bush as our featured speaker on July 4, and regard it as a great compliment that he has chosen to spend part of the last Independence Day of his presidency at Monticello," said Daniel P. Jordan, president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private,... (WTVR.com, VA)
Columbus Jazz Orchestra in Colorado Jun 27, 2008
Vail Valley Festival kicked off to a bold and brassy start on Wednesday, June 25 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre in Vail, Colorado ... The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert hall nestled in the Vail Valley against the backdrop of Vail Mountain and the White River National Forest. (Suite101.com)
Scout to get Fit Trail into shape at MDI High School Jun 14, 2008
BAR HARBOR Someday soon, Josh Clark, 17, of Bar Harbor, may be able to say that he has something in common with such illustrious and diverse people as former President Gerald R. Ford, astronaut James Lovell Jr., former Senator Bill Bradley, Olympian Willie Banks, heart surgeon William DeVries, and Orlando Magic center John Koncak. Like them, he s hoping to become an Eagle Scout. (Courier Publications, ME)
Cheney criticizes McCain's plan to cut gas tax Jun 4, 2008
Miserable creatures'The vice president spoke in a Q&A session at the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize luncheon. When asked about the scathing tell-all book by Bush's former press secretary Scott McClellan, Cheney said he hadn't read it and had no plans to do so. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cheney Apologizes For Joke On W. Virginia Jun 3, 2008
Vice President Dick Cheney, accompanied by his wife Lynne Cheney, reacts during the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize luncheon, Monday, June 2, 2008, at the National Press Club in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta). (CBS News)
Cheney tells West Virginia joke, but they're not laughing Jun 3, 2008
Vice President Dick Cheney gestures while delivering remarks during the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize luncheon Monday at the National Press Club in Washington. Offbeat stories. (AZCentral -- News)
Remarks by the Vice President at the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize Luncheon Jun 3, 2008
But it's also a job I loved, due mainly to the tremendous respect and affection I had for the President I served, Gerald R. Ford ... I have witnessed it often, and at close quarters - and I saw it first in President Gerald R. Ford. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cheney: I Won't Read McClellan's Book Jun 3, 2008
At a Qion at the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize luncheon on Monday, Cheney said he agreed with former Sen. Bob Dole when it comes to former administration officials who write such books, saying, "I thought Bob Dole got it about right.". (Newsmax)
Pilot, Examiner Heard 'Pop' Before Grand Rapids Copter Accident Jun 2, 2008
The flight started at the Aero Med hangar at Gerald R. Ford International Airport shortly before 1100 Thursday. The S-76 made a simulated instrument approach to the hospital helipad, switched to a visual approach a mile out, and landed on the helipad. (Aero-News Network)
Editor's Notes: VP sweepstakes should center on 2 governors (103) Jun 1, 2008
Only Bob Dole in 1976 with former President Gerald R. Ford was an inspired choice. But in 1996, when Dole was the presidential nominee, he made one of the biggest blunders of his political career by picking Kemp instead of McCain. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Editor's Notes: Gore’s defeat offers insight for McCain May 18, 2008
The next president will inherit an economy at its worst since 1976 and the Gerald R. Ford administration. Bush s popularity ratings are nearly as low as Richard Nixon s before Nixon s resignation over Watergate. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Bush's wealth appears to hold steady May 16, 2008
He's a trustee at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation and the George C. Marshall Foundation, an adviser at the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences in Laramie and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York and the Business Council in Washington. May 15 is the annual deadline for top government officials and members of Congress to file the forms. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Inducts Eight Athletics Administers into its Hall of Fame May 13, 2008
In 2007, Grant received the NCAA President's Gerald R. Ford Award which honors an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for intercollegiate athletics on a continuous basis over the course of their career. Grant has also earned the Billie Jean King Contribution Award from the Women's Sports Foundation, the 1998 NCAA Honda Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Women's Collegiate Athletics and has been named the National Administrator of the year by NACWAA and... (Nacda.com)
Lessons from bailout of New York May 11, 2008
Rohatyn recalled the spokesman for President Gerald R. Ford comparing New York to a wayward daughter hooked on heroin. "You don't give her $100 a day to support her habit," the official said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Davenport University to Award New Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship May 10, 2008
Davenport University Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship logo(PRNewsFoto/Davenport University) GRAND RAPIDS, MI UNITED STATES. Former president Gerald R. Ford, who served as an instructor and assistant football coach at what would later become Davenport University, will now have a scholarship created there in his honor ... The Gerald R. Ford Memorial Scholarship will be offered beginning in fall 2009. (PR Newswire)
Small plane by FedEx contractor crashes in Michigan May 10, 2008
FedEx spokeswoman Sally Davenport says the pilot was headed from Traverse City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport when he had to make an emergency landing. She says, "The good news is, he was able to walk away.". (WREG.com, TN)
UW-Madison names four finalists for chancellor May 8, 2008
The others are Carolyn "Biddy" Martin, provost of in New York; R. Timothy Mulcahy, vice president for research at the ; and Rebecca Blank, former dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the. A 23-member search and screen committee, chaired by UW-Madison professor Marsha Mailick Seltzer, recommended the finalists to UW System president Kevin Reilly and a special committee of the UW System board of regents chaired by regent David Walsh, a UW-Madison alumnus. (Bizjournals.com)
Local man still giving...at age 94 ... Former jail officer sentenced to prison ... IPS incumbents prevail in board election ... City pays out for clean up ... Party store robbery suspect arraigned at 64A District Court ... Suspects jailed after fleeing police ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Ionia resident Gerard Perry worked on his 6-ft teepee Tuesday, just one of many volunteer projects the 94-year-old works on simultaneously. Perry was nominated for the Senior Volunteer of the Year award along with four other Michigan volunteers and will be recognized at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on June 19. Perry will also attend the May 17 Indian Lore set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blanchard House. Sentinel-Standard/FRANK KONKEL Local man still giving...at age 94 May 8, 2008
Perry also works with other groups including the SS. Peter and Paul Church, the American Red Cross, the Christian Service Center and the Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council. Often, Perry said the only problem he has is scheduling conflicts. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Defese: Taking a chance May 6, 2008
The aging USS Enterprise is to be retired in 2012, Congress Daily says - and its replacement, the USS Gerald R. Ford, won't be ready until 2015. On top of that, according to Heritage Foundation analysts, overhaul operations will essentially take one carrier out of operations at all times for the next several decades. (Florida Times-Union)
Grand Hotel Marks 75 Years of Family Stewardship Apr 23, 2008
Throughout its history, Grand Hotel has hosted dignitaries from around the country and the world, including five U.S. Presidents (Harry S Truman, John F. Kennedy, Gerald R. Ford, George Bush, and Bill Clinton). Source: Grand Hotel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Robert T. Hartmann, 91, aide, speech writer for President Ford Apr 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Robert T. Hartmann, a close aide to Gerald R. Ford who drafted many of the president's speeches, including Ford's first address to the nation after President Richard M. Nixon left office that proclaimed "My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over," has died. He was 91. (Boston Globe)
Supreme Court Memo: After a 32-year journey, Justice Stevens renounces capital punishment Apr 18, 2008
He was named to the Supreme Court by President Gerald R. Ford at a time when ferment over capital punishment was at a peak. Less than four years earlier, the court had invalidated every death penalty statute in the country, and states were racing to draft laws that would test the court's tolerance for a fresh start. (International Herald Tribune)
National Perspective Apr 8, 2008
Lyndon B. Johnson (who lived by the shiv), Richard M. Nixon (the trickster), Gerald R. Ford (wilier than his Wolverine reputation), Jimmy Carter (not so saintly after all) and Bill Clinton (winning is everything) would have done it. Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, believing that silence in such matters was eloquence, would not. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
In domestic economic drama, Bush is largely offstage Apr 3, 2008
But Gerald R. Ford was ridiculed for his WIN buttons (Whip Inflation Now), as was Jimmy Carter, with his call to set thermostats at 68 degrees. Bush, by contrast, has been loath to sound downbeat. (International Herald Tribune)
Study finds Clinton related to Jolie and Obama to Pitt Mar 26, 2008
It found Illinois Senator Barack Obama, whose mother is from Kansas, can claim at least six U.S. presidents as distant cousins, including George W. Bush and his father, Gerald R. Ford, Lyndon B. Johnson, Harry S Truman, and James Madison. But other cousins include British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill -- and Brad Pitt who is a ninth cousin linked back to Edwin Hickman who died in Virginia in 1769. (Reuters)
GSP Player Profile: David Cundiff Mar 22, 2008
The Honorable Gerald R. Ford, 38th president of the United States, was an Eagle Scout and a lineman. He always regarded this as one of his proudest accomplishments, even after attaining the White House. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Democrats Infighting Risks Alienating Key Voters Mar 21, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are locked in one of the most gripping nomination struggles ever this one is better than John F. Kennedy against Hubert H. Humphrey in 1960, better than Ronald Reagan vs. Gerald R. Ford in 1976. The first serious black contender for a major-party nomination against the first serious female contender for a major-party nomination, and no one is consigning them to oblivion because, as has been clear for more than a third of a century, the Democrats... (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
America’s Naval Supremacy Slipping Mar 18, 2008
The USS Enterprise is slated to retire in 2012, but the under-construction USS Gerald R. Ford could be delivered by 2015. The fleet is also comprised of an array of cruisers, destroyers, frigates, attack and ballistic missile submarines, amphibious assault and sealift-capable ships, support vessels of all kinds, and a variety of special warfare craft. (Human Events Online)
Thank You, Mr. Huckabee Mar 9, 2008
In August of 1976, Republicans met in Kansas Citys Kemper Arena to nominate Gerald R. Ford for a presidential term in his own right, after a long and hard-fought battle with Ronald Reagan ... In August of 1976, Republicans met in Kansas Citys Kemper Arena to nominate Gerald R. Ford for a presidential term in his own right, after a long and hard-fought battle with Ronald Reagan. (Townhall.com)
Thumbs up, thumbs down Mar 8, 2008
The judges included experts from the Smithsonian and Gerald R. Ford Museum. Philip's logo will be featured on scores of celebration materials. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Candidates' vows to alter NAFTA may not hold up Mar 2, 2008
Alan Deardorff, associate dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, said the scholarly consensus about NAFTA is that its overall effect has been positive but modest -- a view that runs contrary to its critics and to the lofty promises that helped bring its passage. Like all recent trade agreements, NAFTA was negotiated under so-called "fast-track authority,'' which requires Congress to vote up or down on trade agreements and bars amendments by the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ford statue plan approved Feb 29, 2008
The Gerald R. Ford Foundation will fund the statue's design, creation and transport ... Gerald R. Ford Foundation. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
The chaotic U.S. system for electing a president Feb 12, 2008
" Whether you agree or not, it's a provocative thesis. That's why we're glad Mr. Shribman was online to take your questions on his argument and on the U.S. presidential election. Your questions and Mr. Shribman's answers appear at the bottom of this page. Mr. Shribman, a former Boston Globe assistant managing editor, columnist and Washington bureau chief, took over as executive editor of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2003. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for journalism in 1995 for his... (Globe and Mail -- International)
Obama's convincing win in three states Feb 11, 2008
Mr. Huckabee compared himself to Ronald Reagan when he challenged President Gerald R. Ford for the 1976 nomination. He was the pariah of the party, he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
FuelCell Energy Appoints New Director to Its Board Feb 4, 2008
In the administration of President Gerald R. Ford, Secretary West was Associate Deputy Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice. Under President Jimmy Carter's administration, he was General Counsel of the Navy, then Special Assistant to the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and, later, General Counsel of the Department of Defense. (Primezone Releases)
27 comments Feb 2, 2008
Rather, they want two assurances: first, that McCain would veto any tax increase passed by a Democratic Congress; second, that he would not emulate Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. Bush in naming liberal justices John Paul Stevens and David Souter. That is the background of conservative John Fund's Wall Street Journal online column the day before Florida voted. (Human Events Online)
Robert Ball; championed, bolstered Social Security Feb 1, 2008
He met nine presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Bill Clinton, except Gerald R. Ford. He bristled particularly at the proposals of George W. Bush. (Boston Globe)
Contend senator said Supreme Court justice 'too conservative' Feb 1, 2008
Novak emphasizes the issue is important because members of the Republican Party's base who are skeptical of McCain's conservative credentials want the assurance "he would not emulate Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. Bush in naming liberal Supreme Court justices such as John Paul Stevens and David Souter.". Novak noted McCain will encounter some of the party's "very conservative" voters at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington Feb. 7-9. (WorldNetDaily)
Super Bowl Ads Take Equal Billing to Game in 2008 According to Hanon McKendry Survey Feb 1, 2008
The firm has also earned national recognition for its cause and issue-based campaigns and brand development for clients such as the Alliance Defense Fund, Salvation Army, the National Arbor Day Foundation, World Vision, Young Life, Focus on the Family and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Hanon McKendry is based in West Michigan and is a Gravity Six Alliance partner. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GOP JUDGE DREAD Jan 31, 2008
Rather, they want two assurances: 1) that McCain would veto any tax increase passed by a Democratic Congress; 2) that he wouldn't emulate Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. Bush in naming liberals (John Paul Stevens and David Souter) to the high court. That's the background of conservative John Fund's Wall Street Journal online column the day before Florida voted. (New York Post -- Opinions)
