Presidential Campaign

In this video, the International Association of Fire Fighters delivers its coveted presidential endorsement to Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). The IAFF said Dodd's long legislative record on labor’s behalf was the key to winning the endorsement.

Arizona’s decision to move up its primary to February 5th is a good move. By moving up the primary, Arizona will deservedly be on the national stage.

The second ad of his campaign set to air in Iowa, Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) in this video says Americans "need to be exposed to hard truths" on Iraq.

Powerful interests are trying to change the Democratic nomination for President into a game of Monopoly, replacing the retail politics of Iowa, Nevada and New Hampshire with a process in which the only credential necessary to be President is to be the wealthiest candidate.

Under the current calendar, voters can regularly meet candidates in their homes, town halls and diners.  This provides an almost one on one opportunity to hold candidates accountable for their ideas and records for solving the most pressing issues facing this country.  The communities of Iowa, Nevada and New Hampshire provide a diverse array of voters and a level playing field for candidates to compete in, as a lead up to the larger states which will decide who the next Democratic nominee will be for President.

I call upon all of my fellow Democratic candidates to reaffirm their support for the retail role Iowa, Nevada and New Hampshire and publicly ask their supporters, such as Democratic Senate Leader Mark Schauer, and Governor Granholm to oppose any attempts to break the Democratic National Committee’s “calendar window

Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) released his first presidential campaign ad Monday, set to air on Iowa television this week. The ad, nicknamed "Cathedral," focuses on withdrawing from Iraq.

In this campaign video, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) takes a few cracks at himself in his latest TV ad, done in a similar job interview premise as his other campaign commercials.

In this extended campaign video, Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) cracks a few jokes on the campaign trail for president.

"The bus driver reminded me, 'You know it's amazing how many of these small towns are named after their water tower" Brownback quips to a crowd in Iowa.

In this video, Sen. Chris Dodd calls for an immediate ban on all Chinese imports, in light of a massive recall of toys made there containing lead paint.

In his latest television ad, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) thanks Iowa voters for selecting him as the winner of last week's straw poll.

"Change begins in Iowa and change begins today.Thank you so very much."

In a collection of speeches given around Iowa, former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) vocalizes his opposition to the Iraq War, including the possibility of reinstating a military draft.

"We have got to end this mess of a war in Iraq," Edwards said. "Now Bush and his gang are talking about consideration of a draft. I got a better idea … how about we bring our men and women home from Iraq?"