Presidential Campaign

I have worked closely with Senator Hillary Clinton who has served the people of New York extremely well for seven years now. I am impressed with her dedication and intellect. She possesses the persistence and experience needed to serve as president. Senator Clinton has the experience and temperament to turn this country around. I am supporting her to be the next President of the United States.

I know Senator Clinton will do well in Iowa. Iowa residents want to see this country steered in a different direction and they want a President who up to the task. I realize Hillary Clinton has the ability to take our country in a new direction. The people of Iowa also understand her capabilities and they will elect Hillary Rodham-Clinton.

The Hill's Andy Barr and Aaron Blake followed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) to Knoxville, Iowa to watch Obama try to create some space between himself and Hillary Clinton and John Edwards.

he Hill's Andy Barr and Aaron Blake with John Edwards Saturday night in Des Moines. Edwards kept to his strong anti-corporate rhetoric and addressed concerns over his electability.

The Hill's Andy Barr and Aaron Blake on the road with Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani. Huckabee fired back at Romney for recent attacks Romney has directed toward Huckabee.

The Hill's Andy Barr and Sam Youngman cover Hillary Clinton on the stump in Story City, Iowa. Read Sam's story on the event.

Thursday night, The Hill's Andy Barr and Sam Youngman were in Des Moines covering Mike Huckabee and the big crowds he draws in Iowa. The Hill will be in Iowa through the caucuses so be sure to check for the lastest stories and videos from Iowa.

I announced my support for Senator Obama before the debates began, but when Obama said in the course of the debate that he would support diplomatic initiatives with countries that currently hold adversarial relations with the United States, I knew he was my candidate.

I believe that America's first line of defense is good foreign relations. Yes, the world is in a state of constant change, terrorism is a very serious threat, and America must protect its interest. But bellicose rhetoric and refusal to negotiate have not made the world safer.

A President Obama will make our world safer; will restore our national image; and remind us of the many benefits of peace, stability and human rights.

I've recently returned from Iowa as a national chair of the Hillary 2008 campaign and boy can I tell you – the energy is on! Iowans are serious about their caucus, and they know Hillary is serious about them.

We need a Democratic President in 2008. I believe every single Democrat running is able and qualified. I am supporting Senator Clinton as a national chair of her campaign because I think she is seasoned, tested and ready for the new times and the unexpected times. She is a leader who is unflinching, unflagging and unrelenting.

We have a rendezvous with destiny. We are on a historic journey to change the direction of this country. Hillary will make history, and Hillary will change history. This election is not about gender; it's about an agenda. When we put Hilary in the Oval Office, she will take with her our hopes and dreams. She will help us reclaim America and be a new voice of America to the world. She will get us back on the right track, restoring our national honor and repairing friendships around the world.

I am supporting Hillary Clinton for President of the United States because, simply put, she is the best qualified for the job. She has been consistent in her support of issues that are important to my constituency and is not afraid to take a stand on an issue, be it popular or unpopular.

I have known her since 1992, when she came to Cleveland after the Democratic Convention. Since then we have forged a strong friendship and I fondly call her my 'sista'. Additionally, we have worked together extensively in Congress on various pieces of legislation. She has been a champion of voting rights and I am pleased to have been able to introduce the Count Every Vote Act with her for the past two Congresses.

Much like the election of Nancy Pelosi to the position of Speaker of the House, the election of Hillary as the first woman president of the United States is extremely exciting. Her election to the presidency will be not only historic, but will be an inspiration to all people, particularly our daughters of what they can become.

I told her more than a year before she announced her candidacy that I was with her if she chose to run. I remain just as committed today as I was that day in Cleveland, and I will be with her all the way!!!

Americans are ready for a change. Governor Romney has a vision for building a stronger America with a stronger economy, stronger families and a stronger military.  It is this vision for conservative change in Washington that is resonating with voters throughout the country.

Governor Romney is the only candidate in this race with real leadership experience. Throughout his career, he has faced extraordinary challenges and always met them.  Whether it was turning around companies, the 2002 Winter Olympic Games or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Governor Romney has always shown the strong leadership and force of will for change. I am proud to be on Mitt Romney's team and look forward to helping him towards winning the Republican nomination.