Gilmore officially enters 2008 race

[jmc247]

Source: USA Today

Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in Des Moines Thursday, calling himself a "genuine conservative." "That's why I'm in this race, as a consistent conservative that the American people can count on, someone who won't waffle, waver, change or pretend they're someone else to get this nomination," the 57-year-old former prosecutor told a small group of GOP activists and news reporters at the Iowa Republican Party's headquarters.

Gilmore said during his announcement, which was carried live on his website, that the sharp tone was intended to raise awareness of the differences between his and his rivals' records.

"Certainly, I think that it is the proper thing for the American people and for the Republican rank and file in the United States and for the Republican people in Iowa for the case to be made as to the contrast between my background, my record and my candidacy and that of any of the other opponents," he said. "Frankly, I think candidates have a duty to do it." The former prosecutor and Virginia attorney general said homeland security was his top priority, but that he was also focused on reducing government spending.

Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/2007-04-26-gilmore-2008_N.htm

[saltpoint]

1. Jim Gilmore rushes in to claim the politically bankrupt and socially

poisonous vote, which is to say, the Republican base.

Good luck on that project, Jim.

[greyghost]

2. He'll need...

it fortunately!:evilgrin:

[PATRICK]

3. Best swipe at the Big Three

"Rudy McRomney". But of course he is in line with the Bushes on Iraq.

[youngdem]

4. Sweet. His patented swing should win a few votes, and his love of grandma is sure to be a hit

[truthisfreedom]

5. It's a pile-on!

How many more candidates will they add? Maybe Norm Coleman should throw his hat into the ring!