November 28, 2006

The Daily Troika: Names Galore

Now that the open secret of Warren Tompkins' joining Team Romney has been officially confirmed by the Massachusetts Governor's Commonwealth PAC. Who's next? A Romney aide says to expect a few major policy advisers to reveal themselves today.

Sen. John McCain today announced the endorsement of South Carolina AG commissioner Hugh Weathers. Writes Weathers, in a statement: "John McCain appeals to farmers and all South Carolinians because of his character, integrity and unique qualifications for the office. He’s a true American hero, and he would bring to our nation the kind of conservative, inspirational leadership in a league with Ronald Reagan.” McCain will probably announce his full candidacy at the beginning of the second week of January.

News about Lou Susman, a major Democratic fundraiser, helping Gov. Tom Vilsack is old hat to On Call readers. Check out Mr. Susman's characterization of his role in The Des Moines Register.

Speaking of Vilsack, here's the schedule for his formal launch. Tomorrow evening, he attends a potluck dinner in Mt. Pleasant, where he served as mayor. On Thursday, he delivers his "announcement address" at the Iowa Wesleyan College Howe Center in Mt. Pleasant. He's in Concord, NH that night, speaking at a Merrimack Co. Dem dinner. On Friday, he gives a speech at the New Hampshire Technical Institute's Community College. A few campaign stops later, he flies to Pittsburgh, PA, where he was born. He takes reporters on a walking tour of his old neighborhood, has coffee at a local Joe joint, grabs a slice at Mineo's Pizza, and decamps for Des Moines for a major fundraiser. He's in Nevada and South Carolina on the 3rd and 4th.

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