McCotter running for president? New sign today that he is
WASHINGTON While theres still no official word on whether U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Livonia is running for the Republican nomination for president, there was a new indication today that he is.
Washington-based Politico and the Des Moines Registers Jennifer Jacobs reported that someone representing McCotter showed up at todays auction for space at the Iowa Straw Poll to be held Aug. 13 in Ames.
The straw poll is held ahead of Iowas first-in-the-nation caucuses set for early next year.
McCotters office in Washington wouldnt immediately comment on the report, referring questions to a political press contact.
Both media outlets characterized todays events in Iowa as somewhat mysterious, because McCotters representative wouldnt identify who he was working with at first.
Jacobs of the Des Moines Register tweeted that a state senator was told by the representative that McCotter will be (sic) declared candidate by straw poll. So perhaps McCotter who has been coy on the subject since saying he was thinking about it several weeks ago has made up his mind.
But he doesnt have to Casey Mills, a spokesman for the Iowa Republican Party, said undeclared candidates have taken part in the straw poll before, most recently former Sen. Fred Thompson in 2007.
Mills declined to say who is lined up to take part, however. That information wont come out officially until the ballot is issued July 23.
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But he doesn't have to – Casey Mills, a spokesman for the Iowa Republican Party, said undeclared candidates have taken part in the straw poll before, most recently former Sen. Fred Thompson in 2007. Mills declined to say who is lined up to take part,
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Thaddeus McCotter Creates Chaos At Straw Poll Auction
By Craig Robinson
At today’s Iowa Straw Poll land auction, participating campaigns were surprised by a mystery participant who would not state which campaign she was representing.
Kellie Paschke, a lobbyist whose clients include Iowans for Tax Relief, arrived at the scheduled Straw Poll auction intending to bid on a parcel of the Iowa State Center for an undisclosed candidate.
Before the meeting started, representatives of Michele Bachmann, Tim Pawlenty, and Rick Santorum were seen outside the building discussing the situation of the mystery bidder.
The representatives went inside and began the meeting, but a short time later, campaign representatives and party staff were seen outside the back door of the RPI headquarters, presumably discussing how to handle the situation.
All of these individuals then went back in the building, but soon came out yet again for more discussion. At this point all of the campaigns were ready to walk away from the auction. Pawlenty’s Iowa Campaign Manager, Erik Helland, then arrived to provide reinforcements for the Pawlenty staff already present. Eventually, everyone went inside again, and it was disclosed that Paschke was at the Straw Poll Auction to bid on a lot for Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan.
Before McCotter’s involvement was revealed, sources linked to Rick Perry confirmed to TIR that Paschke was not there on his behalf.
With all of these unusual happenings, it was unclear whether the auction would actually occur today. Eventually, bidding did take place. Here are the details TIR has been able to uncover so far.
-Ron Paul was the highest bidder for a lot for $31,000.00
-McCotter bought a lot for $18,000.00, he was the second highest bidder
-Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain where the next highest bidders, with each getting a lot for $17,000.00.
-Rick Santorum spent $15,000.00 for his lot.
-Pawlenty ended up spending $15,000.00 for a less desirable lot.
-Newt Gingrich was represented at the meeting but did not bid.
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