YOUR LETTERS: Presidential race

Friday, November 2, 2012 12:38 pm

Editor's Note: These letters to the editor have been sorted by topic by the Tribune editorial staff in an effort to allow readers to read varied opinions on the issues, candidates, and other circumstances surrounding the 2012 general election. These submissions are the opinions of the author, not the Tribune, and have not been edited for grammar or content.

Fred Thompson quits presidential race

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 11:39 am

NAPLES, Fla. - Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson quit the Republican presidential race on Tuesday, after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states.

Romney joins 2008 presidential race

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 12:46 pm

DEARBORN, Mich. - Mitt Romney officially entered the 2008 presidential race Tuesday, a former one-term Republican governor of Massachusetts suggesting that his record of leadership uniquely positions him to tackle the country's challenges.

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Romney joins 2008 presidential race

Former one-term Republican governor of Massachusetts Mitt Romney announces his candidacy for president at The Henry Ford museum, Tuesday in Dearborn, Mich.

John Edwards joins presidential race

Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:12 pm

WASHINGTON - Former Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards jumped into the presidential race Wednesday a day earlier than he'd planned, prodded by an Internet glitch to launch a candidacy focused on health care, taxes and other domestic issues.

Mexico's Calderon wins presidential race

Thursday, July 6, 2006 8:30 am

MEXICO CITY - The ruling party's Felipe Calderon won the official count in Mexico's disputed presidential race Thursday, a come-from-behind victory for the stiff technocrat. But his leftist rival refused to concede and said he'd fight the results in court.

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Mexico's Calderon wins presidential race

Mexican presidential candidate Felipe Calderon, of the National Action Party (PAN), reacts to the crowd shortly after he pulled ahead in votes during the electoral recount in Mexico City, Mexico, Thursday.

Mexico's Calderon wins presidential race

Terrorism fears haunt presidential race

Monday, November 1, 2004 10:39 am

October 31, 2004

Can't fuhgeddaboud Christie in presidential race

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 4:00 am

Yo, Chris Christie, governor of New Joisey, how ya doin'?

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Poll: McCain leads presidential race in Arizona

Arizona senator and presidential candidate John McCain (R) acknowledges supporters with two thumbs up as he takes the stage during his Super Tuesday Victory party at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix in February.

Poll: McCain leads presidential race in Arizona

McCain officially jumps into presidential race

Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:47 am

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Republican John McCain officially entered the 2008 presidential race Wednesday, stressing his experience honed in war and Washington as he sought to revive his struggling campaign.

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McCain officially jumps into presidential race

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Az.,waves to supporters before he formerly announced his plans to seek the Republican nomination for president in Portsmouth, N.H., Wednesday.

09/10 - Governor neutral on presidential race

Wednesday, September 10, 2003 9:56 am

Gov. Janet Napolitano says she won’t endorse any of the nine Democratic presidential candidates before the Feb. 3 primary — for the good of Arizona.

Colbert announces presidential pursuit

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 11:48 am

NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert has announced his candidacy for president on "The Colbert Report," tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race.

Richardson to launch presidential bid

Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:43 am

WASHINGTON - After years of freelancing his diplomatic skills from the unlikely position as governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson is taking the first step toward a bid to become president and put his skills to work in the White House.

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Iranians vote in presidential election

Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 am

TEHRAN, Iran - Iranians voted Friday in a high-stakes election shaping up as the closest presidential race since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with young people disillusioned by the theocracy calling for a boycott of the balloting.