Coyote Gulch

Monday, August 21, 2006

Romney for president?
Salt Lake Tribune: "As the Massachusetts Republican governor ascends into the elite ranks bidding for the presidency in 2008, the public interest in every aspect of his life - including his family history - will undoubtedly become more intense. Everyone will want to know what's in the Romney closet. Many Americans still associate Mormons with multiple wives. That stereotype has long been battled by the faith that now claims more than 12 million members worldwide. But it has been reinforced of late with the HBO show "Big Love," about a Salt Lake Valley man with three wives, and with the elevation of fundamentalist Utah polygamist Warren Jeffs to the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list. Romney is a confirmed monogamist of nearly four decades and polygamy has been absent from his family going back two generations. But, like many Mormons whose pioneer ancestors trekked the Midwest to settle in Utah, Romney's family tree is rife with polygamists on the paternal side."

Thanks to Dan Haley for the link.
"2008 pres"
6:06:27 PM

It's official: Nevada caucus to follow Iowa caucus in 2008
Western Democrat: "In 2008, a Nevada caucus will be scheduled after the Iowa caucus - and before the New Hampshire primary. New Hampshire will retain its first-primary tradition (not that they see it that way) while the addition of the Nevada caucus will adjust the demographic mix, issue mix, and political tone & style of the presidential nominating process."
"2008 pres"
7:04:41 AM

McCain for president?
Political Wire: "Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) 'is locking up a cast of top-shelf Republican strategists, policy experts, fund-raisers and donors, in a methodical effort to build a 2008 presidential campaign machine that is drawing supporters of President Bush despite the sometimes rocky history between the two men,' reports the New York Times. As McCain attempts to 'woo a diverse lineup of backers and scare off rivals,' the GOP's 2008 presidential frontrunner is sending the message to Republicans that 'anyone who wants a place on his bandwagon should jump on now.'"
"2008 pres"
6:48:43 AM