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October 12, 2007 Cox Offers "Republican Vision For Black America" At "Sisters On Target" Event Republican presidential candidate John Cox will be speaking at this Saturday's sold-out "Sisters on Target" event, "Crossing the Divide: Achieving Political Justice by Removing the Blinders of Deception," honoring the achievements of African American women. Cox's appearance is notable in light of talk show host Tavis Smiley's recent rant against the top-tier Republican presidential candidates. more October 4, 2007 Cox Reacts To President's Veto On Excess Spending "The President has finally vetoed excessive spending! Hallelujlah! Of course, the Democrat spin machine is on full tilt, saying he is putting poor children out in the streets sick without health care; that a few days of Iraq would pay for this; that this is a way of helping people get the insurance they need." more October 3, 2007 Cox Reacts To Smiley Rant On 'top Tier" Republicans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Laura Grock/Martin Janis & Co. (312) 943-1106 October 3, 2007 Cox Campaign Issues Statement on Black America (CHICAGO) - The following is Republican Presidential candidate John Cox's reaction to Tavis Smiley's rant on "Top Tier" Republican... more October 3, 2007 Cox On Ahmadinejad Statements, President Bush And The Nature Of Free Speech FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Laura Grock/Martin Janis & Co. (312) 943-1106 October 3, 2007 (CHICAGO, IL ) - GOP presidential candidate John Cox, who will be a fresh political face in the upcoming national MSNBC presidential debate, has issued this... more September 21, 2007 GOP Candidate Critical Of Bush's Sidestep Of Iraq Shooting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Laura Grock/Martin Janis & Co. (312) 943-1106 September 21, 2007 GOP CANDIDATE CRITICAL OF BUSH'S SIDESTEP OF IRAQ SHOOTING President Bush on Thursday refused to criticize a U.S. security company in Iraq accused in a shooting... more September 13, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate John Cox Speaks Out on Patraeus' Comment on Iraq "Gen. Petraeus is all about staying the course, making slow but sure progress on the security front to give time for what he and the media call, 'political reconciliation." This is shorthand for the idea that the government will finally get its act together, resolve the oil agreement, and figure out a way to get electricity and water and other basic services fully functioning in Iraq. more September 12, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate Cox Criticizes Media, Thompson Are American voters any more decided on the Republican candidates for president than they were six months ago? GOP presidential candidate John Cox gives an unqualified, "no." more September 12, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate John Cox Comments on Sen. Fred Thompson's "Tonight Show" Appearance "The juxtaposition of the appearance of Fred Thompson on Leno competing with the New Hampshire 'debate' speaks volumes about what the presidential campaign of 2008 is all about. After six and a half years of the Bush administration, the media has had its fill of conservatives and desperately wants another bite at the Clinton presidency apple." more September 12, 2007 Poll says 81% Dissatisfied with GOP Picks for President According to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, Iowa GOP voters are expressing limited enthusiasm for the field of 2008 presidential aspirants. Just 19 percent of likely GOP caucus attendees said they were "very satisfied" with the field of candidates. more September 12, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate John Cox Speaks Out on Petraeus Report Findings "All over the talking heads are talking about the pullout, the lack of progress and how the report may or may not be truthful. What we ought to be talking about is how to move forward and improve our security. It is not about the honor of the soldiers; it is not about politics; it is about the security of the American people and keeping that economic power away from people that want to hurt us." more August 21, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate John Cox on the Recent Padilla Terrorism Conviction "The decision this week vindicates holding him, as well as the arduous pursuit of conspirators or anyone tied to a terrorist conspiracy," says Cox. "I have argued for a long time that if you want to find a needle in a haystack, you don't waste time and money inspecting every haystack. You go after the people who conspire to make and plant the needles." more August 21, 2007 Statement On Armed Services Committee Chair Carl Levin's Call For Iraqi Parliament To Oust Al Maliki "Mr. Levin is right but we need to go a lot farther. The Iraqi Parliament is not ready to govern. We need to put in place the people who will run the electricity plants, the water production and most importantly, the oil industry. We need to vastly increase Iraqi oil production and get that money into the economy and the hands of the people - all the people - not just the Shia, not just the Sunni, not just the Kurds - all the people. That is why we need an emergency Marshall Plan for Iraq now." more August 20, 2007 2008 Presidential Politics: What Would Kennedy Say? If today's presidential election were held in 1960 versus 2008, what would it have been like? Would it been a debate based on the issues or on personal attacks? "Right now we are only hearing attacks from candidates, not policy," said GOP Presidential candidate John Cox. "In the days of Roosevelt and Kennedy, the public would never have accepted this lack of statesmanship from their presidential candidates." more August 20, 2007 Bad News On Iraqi Economy Draws Anti-Bush Criticism Criticism of the Bush Administration comes again on the heels of a new report from the International Monetary Fund on Iraq's economy. "This new report confirms it. The Iraqis should be pumping oil like crazy, getting that money into the economy and building a working economy and stable society," criticized GOP presidential candidate John Cox. more August 20, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate John Cox Speaks Out On Arellano Arrest Elvira Arellano, the illegal immigrant who took refuge in a church to avoid prosecution, was arrested Sunday afternoon outside Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Los Angeles and deported several hours later. "Finally, we have justice for the American people and for the millions of legal immigrants who come into this country legally," said GOP presidential candidate John Cox. "We need to honor those who wait in line and send home the people who have cut in line. more August 2, 2007 Govs Gilmore, Branstad, Ray Make Plea To ABC News Former Governors, Presidential Candidate says Cox Should Be in Aug. 5th Debate For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 02, 2007 Contact: Laura Grock/Martin E. Janis (312) 943-1100 X13 (DES MOINES, IA) - Two influential four-term former Iowa Governors - Governors Terry... more July 30, 2007 Cox Bests Thompson, Mcain In Latest Iowa Straw Poll GOP Presidential candidate John Cox placed 5th - just behind GOP presidential front runner, Rudy Guiliani, in this weekend's Republican straw poll in Madison County, Iowa. more July 5, 2007 MSNBC Tucker Carlson: Guest, John Cox Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox will be the guest on the MSNBC Tucker Carlson show today at 4:45 PM EST. more June 26, 2007 Cox Nips Romney's Heels In Iowa Straw Poll GOP Presidential candidate John Cox placed 5th - just behind former Governor Mitt Romney - in this week's Republican straw poll in Linn County, Iowa. more May 30, 2007 John Cox Begins 96 Hour Blitz of New Hampshire Starting on Tuesday, Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox started his 96 hour blitz of New Hampshire, making his case to the voters of New Hampshire that he should be included in the June 5th New Hampshire Republican debate. more May 18, 2007 On Tuesday, the conservative movement lost an icon, Rev. Jerry Falwell. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and express regret for their loss. A man of God first, Rev. Falwell worked tirelessly to make our country better and stronger. more May 14, 2007 Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox on Television Tonight Public Affairs, featuring Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox debating and discussing the issues of the day with show host Jeff Berkowitz, airs throughout Chicago tonight, Monday, May 14th at 8:30 pm on Cable Channel 21. more May 12, 2007 Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox Announces He's on the South Carolina Primary Ballot and Comments on Immigration. For Immediate Release May 2, 2007 - Chicago, IL. It's official, Republican Presidential candidate John Cox will be on the South Carolina Republican... more May 12, 2007 Debate Debacle: Fox and MSNBC on Hot Seat over Debatable Debate Rules CONTACT: To schedule an interview, call Special Guests, Jerry McGlothlin,: 212-699-2518. DEBATE DEBACLE: Fox and MSNBC on Hot Seat over Debatable Debate Rules Lawsuit Possible Against Fox; MSNBC Kicks-out Candidate Move over Karl Rove. Take the back seat James Carville.... more May 12, 2007 Reagan Library Security Breaks Up NBC Interview With Gop Presidential Candidate Reagan Library Security Breaks Up NBC Interview With Gop Presidential Candidate John Cox, Confiscates His Press Room Pass CONTACT: Jerry McGlothlin, President, Special Guests, Inc., 212-699-2518 or Shauna Whitlock, 630-848-0750. LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2007)-- In an outrageous affront to... more May 12, 2007 The Republican Presidential Debates: Who was Excluded and Why? CONTACT: To schedule an interview, call Special Guests, Jerry McGlothlin, 212-699-2518 or Shauna Whitlock, 630-848-0750. News Conference in front of Reagan Library 1:00 pm PT May 3, 2007-- Some political campaign watchers view this Presidential Campaign season a bit like... more May 12, 2007 Democrat Debates Showcased Diverse Candidates CONTACT: Dan Herren, 864-230-5334. Shouldn't the Republican Debates Include a True Conservative? For Immediate Release The Democrat Presidential Debate Thursday night may not have had fireworks but at least they allowed the public to hear from some of the lesser-known... more May 12, 2007 Solution to Democrat Pullout Plan Forcing Bush Veto John Cox presents a common sense solution to the Democrat demand for us to pullout of Iraq and the likely Bush veto more May 12, 2007 South Carolina Straw Polls Confound Experts The political winds are shifting from career politicians to outsider populists, as evidenced by some of the most recent County Presidential Straw Polls across America. Rising most quickly on the national political rural landscape is businessman John Cox, who just... more May 10, 2007 CONTACT: For interview, call John Cox or aide at: 212-699-2518 or 19. COX VS. FOX Lawsuit could Delay Fox's Presidential Debates Court to Determine if Fox was "Fair and Balanced" or "Fairly Biased" NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY 1:00 PM ET OUTSIDE... more May 1, 2007 John Cox Files Today in South Carolina Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox will make it official today. The campaign is filing the necessary paperwork and submitting the $25,000 filing fee to be on the South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary Ballot. Earlier this month, John Cox scored major victories... more April 23, 2007 Presidential Candidate John Cox Takes 1st and 2nd Place in Two South Carolina Straw Polls For Immediate Release April 23, 2007 - South Carolina - Last week, Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox beat out all of the other Presidential candidates in the Aiken County GOP Straw Poll, and earned 2nd place in the McCormick County... more April 19, 2007 Minimizing The Chances Of Seeing Future Campus Massacres Republican Presidential Candidate John Cox is conducting a News Conference on Fri. April 20 to Comment on the Virginia Tech shooting massacre and discuss measures that should be taken to prevent similar massacres from happening again. more April 6, 2007 The Purchasing Of The Presidency - 2008 The announcement of the record setting campaign finance reports by the major party candidates this week brings into stark relief a fundamental question regarding this presidential cycle: is the country and the process well served by the race for the biggest bankroll? more March 28, 2007 Dark Horse Cox Rises to 5th Place in Iowa Straw Poll Republican presidential candidate, John Cox is one of the top 5 Republican presidential candidates being considered by Iowa's Republican county chairmen, according to a recent survey conducted by IowaPolitics.com... more February 4, 2007 Global Warming Debate Dominated by "Overheated Rhetoric" Says GOP Presidential candidate John Cox Republican presidential candidate John Cox today called a recent report on Global Warming "Overblown, overheated and politically motivated." While Cox, the first announced Republican candidate of the 2008 race, believes the Earth is getting warmer, he questions the motivations of those making the case that warming is man-made. more January 30, 2007 GOP Presidential candidate John Cox Announces "The 2025 Plan: Energy Independence by 2025" John Cox, the first announced candidate for president, today announced his plan to achieve energy independence for the United States. The five-point plan outlines ways in which America can wean itself off foreign sources of energy. more January 24, 2007 Presidential candidate John Cox Responds to State of the Union Address It was sad that the president's call for victory in Iraq was greeted with such little enthusiasm by Democrats, who could not bring themselves to applaud our troops' eventual success. President Bush spoke frequently of hope and opportunity in his speech. But I am disappointed also in the president's failure to address the struggle for economic hope and opportunity in Iraq. more January 22, 2007 GOP Presidential Candidate John Cox To Visit NH Jan. 23, 24, 2007 John Cox, the first announced Republican candidate for president in 2008, will visit New Hampshire from Tuesday, Jan. 23 and Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. It will be his tenth visit to the state as a candidate for president. more January 22, 2007 A Bush Tax Increase? GOP Presidential candidate John Cox Says "DON'T DO IT, Mr. President!" "Some political analysts say Pres. Bush will announce a "compromise" with Democrats during Tuesday's State of the Union speech that will allow tax increases to 'save' Social Security. Republican Presidential hopeful John Cox has three words for Pres. Bush: "Don't do it." more January 15, 2007 In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill declaring that beginning in 1986, the third Monday of every January would be celebrated as Martin Luther King Day. Reagan said Dr. King had a "truly prophetic voice," and praised his challenge to his fellow citizens "to make real the promise of America as a land of freedom, equality, opportunity, and brotherhood." more January 14, 2007 Christian broadcaster Dr. James Dobson spoke out in opposition to Senator John McCain’s presidential run Saturday, saying he would not vote for McCain, “under any circumstances,” citing specifically McCain’s failure to support traditional marriage. more January 11, 2007 GOP Presidential candidate John Cox Opposes Bush's Proposed Troop Surge for Iraq; Pres. Bush's plan for a 'surge' in troops to Iraq and an additional $1 billion or more in taxpayer handouts is the wrong approach and will not lead to victory. The people of Iraq live in economic despair every day. They lack hope, and many are turning to terror and violence as a result. more January 10, 2007 As the Democrats are about to launch their destructive "100 legislative hour march" in the U.S. House of Representatives, they are leading it off with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's plan to push a bill through Congress to allow a "clone and kill" policy on human embryos. more January 2, 2007 GOP Pres. Candidate John Cox Reacts to Saddam Hussein Hanging: A Turning Point In History The death of Saddam Hussein today marks a turning point in Iraq's history, and in the history of the world. Saddam ruled for decades with a brutality that was unsuited to the peace-loving people of Iraq, who deserve and yearn for freedom. more December 27, 2006 GOP Pres. Candidate Cox Reacts to Pres. Ford's Passing I am saddened to learn of the death of President Gerald Ford. Pres. Ford restored dignity to the White House, and calmed our nation during a tumultuous era in our history. more December 20, 2006 I applaud Pres. Bush's call for an expansion of the military. Our military must have the resources to protect our liberties, wherever they are threatened, and an expansion of the size of our military forces is absolutely necessary to accomplish that goal. more December 19, 2006 Michigan, Colorado, Idaho and New Mexico State Chairs Announced in John Cox for President Campaign The campaign of Republican John Cox, the first announced candidate of the 2008 presidential race, now has committees actively organizing in 33 states. more December 18, 2006 North Korea entered six-party negotiations today over the future of its nuclear program with a defiant threat to increase nuclear weapons production if U.N. sanctions are not lifted and if they are not treated as America's equal. more December 15, 2006 The traditional American family has suffered another defeat after New Jersey's legislature, buckling under pressure from its state Supreme Court, created "civil unions" for homosexual couples. This is not a question of civil rights. All Americans deserve the right to live as they please. more December 13, 2006 The campaign of Republican John Cox, the first announced candidate of the 2008 presidential race, now has committees actively organizing in 29 states. The campaign announced three new state committee chairs Wednesday. more December 8, 2006 Brownback Is Wrong On Immigration, Wrong For America FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Dec. 8, 2006 The following is a statement from John Cox for President Communications Director: "It's was reported this week that Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback is exploring a bid for the presidency. Sen. Brownback has taken... more December 6, 2006 Pres. Candidate Cox: Iraq Study Group Report Signals Withdrawal and Failure The Iraq Study Group's report proposes talks with the neighbors of Iraq - Iran and Syria - as well as a phased withdrawal. In other words, gradual surrender and failure. The substantial risk is that this country and its sizable oil reserves will fall under the influence and control of forces opposed to freedom and to us. more November 30, 2006 America deserves a presidency of Big Ideas, and while few things loom larger for many older Americans than the high price of prescription drugs, some of the solutions offered to the problem by our elected leaders have failed to address the root cause of the problem. more November 29, 2006 GOP Pres. Candidate Cox: We Must Act Now To Build Iraq's Economy Iraq today is an economic disaster, but it should be an economic and political paradise. We have failed to set up the economic foundations of the nation that could be bringing hope and prosperity to the Iraqi people, and the Iraqi government has failed to step forward and act as a partner with us. more November 22, 2006 GOP Pres. Candidate Cox: Junking the IRS: A Big Idea For a Nation of Big Ideas America must be a nation of Big Ideas, and one of those ideas must be to make our tax system fair for all Americans. While politicians have talked for decades about "tinkering" with the tax code, I propose eliminating it altogether, along with the IRS. more November 21, 2006 GOP Pres. Candidate John Cox Urges Americans to Once Again Embrace "Big Ideas" America has always been at its best when it thinks big. There has never been a more crucial time in history when that is necessary. The great American experiment that is now over 230 years old has always been about embracing BIG IDEAS, and I will use the presidency to promote changes that will benefit all Americans. more November 20, 2006 John Cox for President Campaign Makes Itself Known with "Sign Blitz" The John Cox for President campaign flexed its muscles over the weekend, as volunteers plastered yard signs on roadsides across three early primary and caucus states in what it called a "sign blitz." more November 17, 2006 Pres. Candidate Cox: McCain Not Honest About His Record Yesterday, as Sen. John McCain filed to set up his presidential exploratory committee - eight months after I filed to actually run for president - he made a speech to the Federalist Society touting his record and setting forth his agenda. Let's just say his statement "lacked candor" about his record. more November 15, 2006 Pres. Candidate Cox: Trent Lott Selection Was the Wrong Choice, Not A "Fresh Face" The choice of Sen. Trent Lott as the new Senate minority whip today was a mistake and was a missed opportunity. Sen. Mitch McConnell, the new minority leader, characterized Lott as a "fresh face" in this position. Lott is far from a fresh face. more November 8, 2006 Pres. Candidate John Cox: After Election Defeat, Republicans Must Once Again Act Like Republicans America has spoken, and it has rejected Republican control of Congress. That rejection has also been felt in many statehouses and state legislatures in the nation. Now it is time for our party to return to its principles, find its... more November 6, 2006 Daniel Myers of Clinton, Tennessee has joined the John Cox for President campaign as the Tennessee State Committee Chairman. more October 31, 2006 GOP Pres. Candidate John Cox Praises Bush on North Korea Agreement to Resume Talks Like Pres. Bush, I am very pleased that North Korea has decided today to return to six-party talks about its nuclear program. more October 30, 2006 Rep. Hunter has served in Congress for 13 terms now, and has a proven record of wasteful, pork barrel spending in Washington. He does not deserve a promotion to the White House. more October 25, 2006 Pres. Candidate Cox Chides Graham for Iraq Comments; Calls for Economic Opportunity Plan for Iraq As the elections approach, Republican leaders, including the president, are talking about a timetable and other actions to try to boost turnout for Republicans as well as keep from losing the Congress. The big question is: What is the best policy and will it be effective? more October 24, 2006 The following state committee chairs have joined the John Cox for President campaign more October 20, 2006 John Cox: The Fresh Face in the Republican Party Who Can Unite Social and Fiscal Conservatives Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 Statement from the John Cox for President Campaign. Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois is being touted by Time Magazine and many Democrats as a "fresh face" for the Democrats who could possibly be a 2008 presidential... more October 20, 2006 John Cox Tops Online Radio Poll As Presidential Favorite Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 Proving that his grassroots support is growing across the nation, John Cox, the first announced Republican candidate for president in 2008, beat Gov. Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain and Secretary of State Condelezza Rice in an... more October 17, 2006 Pres. Candidate Cox Hails 300 million Population, Calls for End to Illegal Immigration Tuesday October 17, 2006 The following is a statement from presidential candidate John Cox: "America reached a milestone today when we became a nation 300 million people, an increase of 100 million in 30 years. Most of the increase in... more October 16, 2006 Early Presidential Campaign Organized in 13 States Early Presidential Campaign Organized in 13 States, 104 Counties; WI Man, His 13-Year-Old Son, Co-Chair State Committee Jesse Heimermann and his son Asher Heimermann, 13, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, have joined the John Cox for President campaign as the Wisconsin State... more October 16, 2006 Pres. Candidate Cox: Democrat's Plan for America Would Devastate Economy Monday, October 16, 2006 The following is a statement from presidential candidate John Cox: "Most Americans donât know who Rep. Nancy Pelosi is, but they should know what she stands for before they go to the polls on Nov. 7.... more October 12, 2006 America's trade deficit reached an all-time high last month, and our continued dependence on foreign oil was a large part of the reason. more October 11, 2006 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 The following is a statement from presidential candidate John Cox: "Pres. Bush today touted the fact that the federal budget deficit fell to $247.7 billion in 2006, the lowest it has been in four years. The... more October 10, 2006 GOP Pres. Candidate John Cox Goes on Media Blitz, Attracts Positive Attention Tuesday, October 10, 2006 The following is a statement from the John Cox for President campaign communications director: "In the past two days, Republican John Cox, the first announced candidate of the 2008 presidential race, has appeared on radio stations... more October 9, 2006 Pres. Candidate John Cox Calls for Embargo of North Korea Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 The following is a statement from presidential candidate John Cox, the only announced presidential candidate of the 2008 race: "Like many Americans, I am deeply disappointed that North Korea has tested a nuclear weapon. Now the... more October 5, 2006 Pres. Candidate John Cox Calls for a New Contract from House Republicans "With just over 30 days before the midterm election, a media frenzy is distracting us from what is really important to average Americans." more October 4, 2006 "Last night, conservative commentator Ann Coulter told Bill O'Reilly on Fox News' The Factor: "I don't like any of the frontrunners [for the 2008 presidential race.] ...Actually think it's going to be somebody out of the blue." more October 4, 2006 Pres. Candidate John Cox Lauds Stock Market High, American Entrepreneurs "The Dow Jones Industrial average closed at a new all-time high yesterday of 11.727, and that's a good thing for America." more October 4, 2006 Early Presidential Campaign Organized in 12 States, 51 Counties "I'm delighted to have Patrick and his wife Angela helping me organize a team of supporters in Kentucky," said Cox. "They are among the many Republicans across the nation who have joined this movement to return America to the principles of Ronald Reagan." more October 2, 2006 While Woodward Book Lays Blame, Pres. Candidate John Cox Calls for Iraq Solutions "The career politicians and the media should be focused on the future, not the past." more September 27, 2006 "The political world has been abuzz about the combative interview with former President Bill Clinton on Fox News Sunday and a story about a leaked National Intelligence Estimate that allegedly asserts that the Iraq war has created more terrorism." more September 21, 2006 John Cox Responds to Sen. John McCain's Recent Comments about Prisoner Treatment "It is understandable that Sen. McCain would speak eloquently and passionately against torture of captured prisoners due to his well-known and respected service in Vietnam and his own torture at the hands of the Viet Cong. He and former Secretary of State Colin Powell speak of the future treatment of American prisoners as being put at risk by our actions and this legislation. more September 20, 2006 Presidental Candidate John Cox Calls on Iranian, Venezuelan Leaders to Live up to Their Rhetoric "Ahmadinejad said Iran will "contribute to global tranquility and peace based on the two maxims of spirituality and justice as well as the equal rights of all peoples and nations." more |
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