Iowa Caucus

Voters turn out in record numbers to participate in Iowa caucuses

04 January 2008 -- Washington -- Nearly a year after the 2008 U.S. presidential race began, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mike Huckabee are the first campaign victors after winning the Iowa caucuses January 3.

In their celebratory speeches, Obama and Huckabee thanked Iowa caucusgoers, who participated in record numbers. Both candidates emphasized their campaign themes of change, and their victories suggest that Americans are looking for a nominee who will bring fresh ideas to the presidency.    » read more »

Strong finish in Iowa attracts thousands of first-time donors, putting campaign on track for best online fundraising day to date

Jan 4, 2008, Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Following a strong second-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses last night, the John Edwards for President campaign announced record-breaking online fundraising totals, putting the campaign on track for its best online fundraising day to date.    » read more »

Strong organizations in New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina will build on yesterday's momentum from Iowa

Jan. 4, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada – Following a strong second-place finish in the Iowa Caucuses last night that included a victory over Hillary Clinton, the John Edwards for President Campaign announced that the Nevada campaign is receiving an infusion of staff and resources from Iowa to increase the size and scope of its operation.    » read more »

Jan. 3, 2008 -- RudyGiuliani Campaign Manager Michael DuHaime made the following statement regarding the Iowa Caucuses:

"We congratulate Mike Huckabee on a hard-fought victory in Iowa. This race is wide open and we will continue to run a national primary campaign designed to win the number of delegates necessary to become the Republican nominee. Rudy is the only Republican candidate who can not only win the primary and general elections, but will turn purple states red."

Source: Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee, Inc.

"Were going to have a ticket to the next dance... The fight goes on, my friends."

January 4, 2008 -- Des Moines, IA - Tonight, Fred Thompson addressed supporters following the Iowa Caucuses at 10:45 p.m. CST tonight.

Source: Friends of Fred Thompson, Inc.

01/03/2008, DES MOINES, IA -- New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential candidate Bill Richardson finished in fourth place in today's Iowa caucuses, moving his campaign forward to the New Hampshire primary on January 8th.

"We made it to the final four," Richardson said. "My staff and volunteers worked their hearts out to get us here. Now we are going to take the fight to New Hampshire."

Richardson received 7 % of the vote in entrance polls. After watching the results at a rally in Des Moines, he boarded a plane for New Hampshire.    » read more »

01/04/2008 -- The following statement was released from Representative Jim Ryan, New Hampshire Chair for Biden for President:

“Tonight, we witnessed a great man, a great American, and a great friend of mine fight a proud fight out in Iowa. He didn’t spend millions of dollars, he didn’t throw the mud, and when the dust settles tomorrow, nobody will question Senator Biden’s conviction, nobody will question his passion, nobody will question his experience, and nobody will question his integrity.    » read more »