April 13, 1999
Web posted at: 5:02 p.m. EDT (2102 GMT)

McCain says 'I am a candidate'

WASHINGTON (AllPolitics, April 13) -- Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona declared Tuesday "I am a candidate for president." McCain previously postponed his formal announcement of a run for the GOP nomination because of the conflict in Kosovo. "While now is not the time for the celebratory tour I had planned, I am a candidate for president and I will formally kick off my campaign at a more appropriate time," a statement issued by his campaign read.

Unlike other GOP contenders who have announced the shift from the exploratory phase to the candidate phase themselves, the co-chairmen of McCain's exploratory committee, former Sen. Warren Rudman (R-New Hampshire) and Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona), announced the formation of a new presidential campaign committee called McCain 2000.

Quayle to announce Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AllPolitics, April 13) -- Former Vice President Dan Quayle will soon formally join Sen. McCain in the pack of contenders for the Republican nomination. Quayle plans to kick off his run for the White House Wednesday in Huntington, Indiana. Formerly President George Bush's number two, Quayle will make his announcement at 1 p.m. EDT at Huntington High School, where he graduated in 1965.

Former Virginia governor to challenge Sen. Robb

RICHMOND, Virginia (AllPolitics, April 13) -- Former Virginia Gov. George F. Allen announced Tuesday that he would seek the Republican nomination to oppose Democratic Sen. Charles S. Robb in 2000. Allen, 47, who often describes himself as a "Jeffersonian conservative," said he would work for "a stronger, safer and freer America." Polls previewing a possible Allen-Robb matchup have consistently shown Allen with a lead. Robb, 59, barely survived a 1994 challenge from Republican Iran-Contra figure Oliver North and has not yet announced whether he will seek re-election. Both men come from prominent families. Allen is the son of the famed Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams football coach, George Allen, and Robb is the son-in-law of the late President Lyndon B. Johnson.

Bush to visit Iowa in June

DES MOINES, Iowa (AllPolitics, April 13) -- Texas Gov. George W. Bush is beginning to set his spring campaign plans. The Republican front-runner had said he wouldn't hit the campaign trail until after the Texas Legislature adjourns in late May. Staffers for Iowa Rep. Greg Ganske say the son of former president Bush plans an Iowa campaign and fund-raising swing June 12. Bush has not yet traveled to Iowa, the state which holds precinct caucuses that launch the presidential nominations. Although he intends to skip a May 2 gathering of presidential candidates in New Hampshire, Bush's spokeswoman, Karen Hughes, says the governor will probably also be going New Hampshire in June.

Forbes asks for funds

WASHINGTON (AllPolitics, April 13) -- Multimillionaire publisher Steve Forbes has sent out a fund-raising letter asking supporters to help finance his second run for the Republican presidential nomination. Forbes, who spent $37 million of his personal fortune on his 1996 presidential campaign, wrote: "I don't believe that any presidential candidate can really win if he doesn't raise donations from large numbers of people."

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Tuesday, April 13, 1999

• Clinton's contempt citation not a surprise to many
• First lady schedules New York trip
• Congressional leaders urge Clinton to use 'anything necessary' in Kosovo
• Clintons, Gores release income tax returns
• Giuliani forms Senate exploratory committee
• McDougal ready to testify
• Moynihan, Levin push to restore health, food benefits to legal immigrants
• Starr to oppose renewing Independent Counsel law
• Information about Medicare HMO coverage is lacking
• Fund-raiser Huang asserts Fifth Amendment privilege
• Judge dismisses challenge to Hubbell indictment
• Internet plays role in campaigns
• 'A work in progress' -- a report card for Gov. Jesse Ventura
• Despite shootings, progress slow on new visitors' center

• McCain says 'I am a candidate'
• Quayle to announce Wednesday
• Former Virginia governor to challenge Sen. Robb
• Bush to visit Iowa in June
• Forbes asks for funds

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