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Dole expected to announce presidential exploratory committeeBy Candy Crowley/CNN
March 8, 1999 WASHINGTON (March 4) -- A well-placed Republican source says Elizabeth Dole will announce plans to form a presidential exploratory committee Wednesday, March 10 during a previously scheduled trip to Iowa. A second source confirms the timetable, but cautions that Dole has fluctuated greatly on this matter in recent weeks. Sources also say the Dole camp is discussing whether to buy some ads in the coming weeks to air in New Hampshire and Iowa. A second source says Dole has hired Ari Fleischer to serve as her communications director. Fleischer has served on Capitol Hill in various capacities, including stints as spokesman for Sen. Pete Domenici (R-New Mexico) on the Budget committee and Rep. Bill Archer (R-Texas) on the Ways and Means Committee. Bush begins to set exploratory committee staffWASHINGTON (AllPolitics, March 4) --Texas Gov. George Bush's planned presidential exploratory committee will be led by a diverse, high-profile list of Republicans, aides said. The list is secret until Bush's news conference Sunday, though the group is said to include former Secretary of State George Shultz. Bush has invited national reporters to Austin, Texas, for the news conference unveiling his committee. Several members of the committee are expected to attend. The campaign will file papers with the Federal Election Commission Monday, allowing Bush to raise and spend money as he tests support for a presidential bid. Bush associates expect him to run, though a final decision and formal announcement appear to be several months away. Several sources close to Bush, who asked not to be quoted by name, say his political director is expected to be Maria Cino, former executive director for the Republican House campaign committee. Forbes works on staff tooWASHINGTON (AllPolitics, March 4) -- Millionaire businessman Steve Forbes has a press secretary in mind for his yet-to-be-announced presidential campaign. Juleanne Glover Weiss, a senior adviser for Republican Sen. John Ashcroft of Missouri, will be Forbes' top spokeswoman if, as expected, he seeks the Republican nomination, a source close to Forbes said Thursday. Ashcroft toyed with the idea of running for president, but decided to remain in the Senate instead. Weiss, 30, has been publicity director for the conservative Weekly Standard magazine and legislative director for the Project for the Republican Future. Bauer qualifies for matching fundsWASHINGTON (AllPolitics, March 4) -- Another GOP presidential hopeful, conservative activist Gary Bauer, says he has raised $750,000 in 30 days and has qualified for federal matching funds. A candidate must raise $5,000 in eligible contributions from more than 20 states to qualify. "Gary has strong support -- financially and politically -- all across the country," spokesman Tim Goeglein said Thursday. Bauer is still far short of the $15 to $20 million that most financial experts say candidates will need to compete in 2000. |
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MORE STORIES:Thursday, March 4, 1999
• New director for Secret Service • Clinton raises money for Sen. Torricelli, ignores Lewinsky interview • Senate focuses on 'Ed-Flex' bill • Starr had copy of Lewinsky's affidavit before filing • GOP congressional leaders agree to budget framework • U.S. House wants Sam Rayburn library to return historic items • Justice: No White House pressure on independent counsel law • Judge rejects Whitewater figure's bid to delay trial • CBO enters Social Security fight • New rule ends Senate's secret holds • Medical marijuana bill introduced • Interior Department marks 150 years
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