‘Major Announcement’: GOP Rep. Thaddeus McCotter to Launch Bid for Presidency
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DETROIT (AP) — A person familiar with the plans of Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter says the Republican congressman will make a “major announcement” Saturday about whether he will run for president in next year’s election.
McCotter‘s office says he’ll be the keynote speaker Saturday at a festival in Whitmore Lake.
A person in contact with the Livonia congressman told The Associated Press on Thursday that McCotter will address whether he’ll seek the Republican presidential nomination. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person isn‘t authorized to discuss McCotter’s plans.
The Associated Press left a message seeking comment Thursday evening from a spokeswoman for McCotter, Michaela Hunley.
McCotter told WJR-AM in Detroit on May 25 that he was seriously considering a presidential run.
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter says “your American Dream is endangered.” That’s why the Michigan Republican is running for president, according to his new campaign website that’s up and running today.
Our colleague Jackie Kucinich last night reported that McCotter, a fifth-term congressman who represents Detroit suburbs in Wayne County, will officially kick off his White House campaign tomorrow.
Today, he’s giving radio interviews and will reportedly turn in his official paperwork to run for president. McCotter was prodded into thinking about a White House bid by Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, according to the Detroit News.
Thaddeus McCotter will file paperwork on Friday to become the eighth Republican candidate for president, a McCotter adviser told POLITICO.
McCotter spent four days in Iowa this week and came away “feeling positive” about his reception, the adviser said. His presidential campaign website will go live around noon tomorrow, allowing the four-term Michigan congressman to kick off his long-shot bid on the first day of the new fundraising quarter.
His presidential committee, dubbed McCotter 2012, will start out with funds in the six figures, according to the source. The campaign will not have to file a full fundraising report until the fall. McCotter had nearly half a million dollars in his House campaign account at the end of March
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Comments (238)
Auxpass
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:18amI’ll definitely vote for him if he makes Andy Levy his Secretary of Kitties and Bill his White House Doorman. If he isn’t the head liner these choices sound really good Perry/McCotter, Cain/McCotter, Bachmann/McCotter.
Report Post »JDarbender
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:15amJust as Huntsman’s campaign was over before his announcement speech was, Thaddeus’ campaign will be over before his announcement speech begins. I don’t doubt his positions or his partriotism but, some people just don‘t have ’it’. Then again, Ner-O didn’t, either (And, still doesn’t, for that matter).
Report Post »keenwhiz
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 7:27amI hope you are wrong, Thad McCotter is brilliant and it shows. BHO can not stand up against him.
Report Post »Get to know McCotter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37u5uGfdHt8
Redistributor
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:11am5 terms in congress and the state is falling apart. Whether he realizes it or not he’s part of the problem in Michigan.
Report Post »Darla_K
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:10amOK, This is a new name for many… but there is plenty of time to discover what he stands for. Its early in the campaign and the more vital candidates there are to chose from the better our chances are of finding that one that most closly fits our individual images of the best. Everything will be sorted out during the primarys (and caucuses)
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:23amThis guy ROCKS !!! You need to hear him speak if you haven’t yet .
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:10amPS: he is one of the good guys! Strong conservative, great debater …. under pressure never gets that deer in the headlights look like some people we know and love. Give him a look see, a lot to like.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:46amthe guy is really awesome would love to see him debate
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:09amNeed Greg Gutfeld to weigh in on this guy – McCotter is a regular on Red-Eye.
Also, Dennis Miller – McCotter is a regular on Miller’s show, too.
Having so very little name-recognition is his biggest obstacle, out of the gate, I’d say.
Report Post »08rose
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:54pmYou’re right. I know him from Redeye. Love him! He’s bright, funny, articulate, and direct. I’ll look at all sides, but, if Thad McCotter can get interviewed by all the big talkers, I think people will like him. That’s a big IF, but don’t count him out! He’s certainly more interesting than most and he speaks well!
Report Post »MaggieRose
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:08amHe rocks! Check out his “How to Speak Democrat” on youtube
Report Post »dvwrld
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:07amLove the Guy!
Report Post »Not that there is anything wrong with that.
dvwrld
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:06amLove Him!
Report Post »Not that there is anything wrong with that!
I_can't_believe_this_stuff
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:05amHe’s GREAT. Listen to him once and you’ll support him too. And he doesn’t take B/S from the buttheads in Congress.
Riun, Thad, Run!
and N0bama in 2012
Report Post »vivrobbins
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 4:26pmI agree Can’t Believe, check out his youtube pages. I would vote for him if he gets the nomination which is a long shot. I like him, and he has some ******.
Report Post »poisonspring
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:05amThis guy actually walks the walk. I’ve been following him for years, and he has been a solid conservative on every issue, without the squishy feel good garbage that Romney and the rest blather on about. I’d love to see this guy debate Obama, he’d wipe the floor with him. Look into him, he is someone to watch.
Report Post »wildbluyonder11
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:04amGood luck, Thaddeus! I’d say no one is going to elect a guy with a goofy name like that, but look who’s in office now. Stranger things have happended.
Report Post »RedManBlueState
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:53amUm….
Barrak Hussein Obama??
Report Post »repwin2012
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:56pmBefore 2008 Barack Obama was a goofy name. Millard, Abraham and Jimmy all seem kind of goofy too. Actually, they all still are, but didn’t seem to hinder.
Report Post »Mosaic
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 8:04amGoofy name. Give me a break. Even Obama himself said something about his own “funny name”. Have you ever heard of Englebert Humperdink? Well guess what====his record company made him change his name FOR recognition. He became a very popular and successful celebrity.
Report Post »CS Lewis FAN
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:03amHis lack of current exposure shows it may be for name recognition in his future political ambitions, or to simply further dilute the field.
Report Post »a2z
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:03amThis is the guy who quoted Led Zep on the house floor a few months back. I don‘t know if he’d be make a good president…but at least he’ll have some killer music on the campaign trail. :)
Report Post »Tyson
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:02amName sounds like one out of a novel about a man who comes in as a savior but in reality is a more evil tyrant than the one he replaces. Plus the ad above makes him look like a trud merchant. Nice smirk!
Report Post »RebelSon
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:38amThe trud business is booming I hear.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:58amOn September 22, 2008, McCotter became the first Republican in the House of Representatives to oppose the Paulson bailout plan, calling it “American socialism.” A week later, he and 132 other Republicans voted against the $700 billion bailout bill.
Report Post »GulfPeg
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:58amOh come on McCotter! Who we are really waiting for is Rick Perry. He is the black knight everyone has been waiting for!
Report Post »Young_Conservative
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:32pmX2 on that!! I’m waiting for Perry!!
However McCotter has the right to run. My only concern is that TOO many people will run and split the conservative vote and then Myth (I flip flop on everything) Romney gets the nod… I pray Perry can galvanize our vast amount of Conservative Americans and Palin can throw her following into Perry’s.
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:54pmSeriously Rick Perry ? They guy that supports the Super Highway linking Mexico, America and Canada. The same guy that rejects the Arizona Immigration law for Texas ?
That Rick Perry ? Sorry but he’s been bought and paid for by Mexico and special interest !
Report Post »BonnieBlueFlag
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 2:21pmI know 1 thing: You are not a conservative from Texas or you wouldn’t say that about Perry. He is a globalist shill and a half-wit. All the things the left said about George W. Bush are actually TRUE about Perry. He will get the Bush treatment from the media and he’ll deserve it. Even if he could win he would sell out the conservatives in a heartbeat. He has already done it at home.
By the way McCotter has all the great qualities they hype about Christie except McCotter is a real conservative. Thad is rad!
Report Post »Fernyyy
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:57amWhile he may not currently have name recognition, he has the ability to make a great candidate. He’s a guitar playing conservative with a quick and dry wit. As long as he brings his real personality to the table, I think he’ll do well.
Report Post »Biker Woman
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 5:52pmI really like him & he is funny on Red Eye – very dry sense of humor. Hopefully, he will get out there and let people get to know him. He makes a lot of sense.
Report Post »CountryMainer
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 4:40amI’ve seen him on the Fox networks Red Eye show several times, he’s a very serious constitutional conservative, and yes he is a hoot with that dry wit of his, had me rolling on the floor listening to his give and take with Greg Gutfield the shows host. Check it out, it’s one of the few news/opinion shows that leaves me feeling happy after watching it, perhaps some of the Thadeus McCotter stuff can still be seen in the archives.
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:57amWHO the Heck is this guy?????? The ship is going to sink under the weight of these useless candidates and we will be stuck with Barry again!!!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:04amGary Johnson (who?) is running and he hasn’t sunk any ships yet. I don’t think Thadeus is anything to worry about either. I‘m curious if it’s ego that makes some of these guys run or do they really think they have a shot?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:15amGary Johnson (who?) is running and he hasn’t sunk any ships yet. I don’t think Thadeus is anything to worry about either. I‘m curious if it’s ego that makes some of these guys run or do they really think they have a shot?
Report Post »SALTANDLIGHT
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:23amYes and No. The only problem would be that a debate format couldn’t work and the other candidates will fall back to lines that will work as clips in the news. It is worrisome, we have to beat Obama.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 3:39pm@nomercy63
Report Post »That’s why we have primaries. To pick ONE candidate.
grandma7
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 6:12pmTotally in agreement!!!
Report Post »captives
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 8:25pmPerhaps you should find out who he is before you call him useless; he is very bright, witty, principled, and cool!
Report Post »beckstrat
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 8:41amPlease do not close your mind to this guy. Learn about him if you’re serious about finding the right candidate. I’ve been hoping he would announce. He doesn’t stand a chance but he could catch fire if people get a chance to hear him.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:55amReally? What’s the point Thaddeus?
Report Post »YellowFin
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:07amIt does not matter.
Who is qualified to rule a nation?
I vote for Jesus Christ and his Kingdom to come.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:36amThe Christ/Come ticket hasn’t announced yet. Actually, Mr. Christ has kept a very low profile for a long time. Only appearing in visions, dreams, voices in peoples heads and on the occasional piece of burnt toast.
Maybe next week on 7/7 he’ll end his media-blackout and say something? He likes the number 7 for some reason.
From what I hear he‘s got good name recognition but he isn’t allowed to run due to his being born in another country. Plus there are rumors of a sex scandal with Mary Magdalene…Also, his age might be a problem. No Multi-Milleniumist has ever received his party’s nomination before. And then there’s that: which party does He actually belong to?
Stay tuned….Updates at 5.
Report Post »godhead
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:54amSkeletor/2012
Report Post »frustratedwithgovt
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:54amI’ve not heard of him. Good for him for tossing his hat in the ring but I think he will be in for a difficult campaign.
Report Post »lovenfl3
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:48amThis guy has done a pretty good job in Michigan, other than that I don’t know too much about him. He wasn’t afraid to take on the unions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_68oow06Nw
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:27pmoh yeah??
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/14838
Report Post »SLEUTH
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 1:21pmwho? oh well, some of these guys run for any office just to fill their ‘war chest’ via fundraising. it might come in handy.
Report Post »Sheepdog911
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:48amNever heard of him. Zero name recognition.
Report Post »booger71
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:53amWelcome back McCotter
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:53amWho? Anyway, I never really liked his show “Welcome back McCotter”.
Report Post »keenwhiz
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 6:44amMcCotter is a strong conservative-check him out on you tube. Get to know him.
Report Post »Buzzie
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:29pmDon’t pre-judge Thad McCotter. Get to a youtube and watch this guy in action. He is smart, articulate, principled, witty – and conservative. He is not your typical blow-dried, mealy-mouthed, cookie cutter politician. He is quite unlike anybody I’ve seen.
Report Post »bikermama
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:57pmWell, maybe that is what we need, instead of the same old names running over and over. I have seen him in quite a few interviews, and I liked what I saw. I think he is very conservative and is quick on his feet and has a great sense of humor. I watched him several times on Red Eye.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 9:47am.
Report Post »Thaddeus Who?
hersey10
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:22amThis guy ROCKS !!! If you haven’t heard him speak yet you need to .
Report Post »Bro. Chuck
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:29amI’ve seen him on the floor speaking a few times on C-Span…
had me riveted to his words…
his passion.
a Godly man…
with conviction,
and an understanding of what is going on….
you would all be wise to look into his positions and ideology….
his stand on the issues and problems that matter-
those that will make the difference(s) in the trying times ahead.
Pray for him…
that he follow the Leading of the Lord….
that he aspire to HIS purpose…
that he present himself to be utilized as Yahweh would have for him….
Brother McCotter….
wait upon His Truth for you…
be obedient,
be Faithful…
Be humble before the Living God,
Creator of all the Universe.
May He find Favor in you and reveal the awesomeness of His Glory….
we ask in YahShuah,
Be Bless’d, Brother…..
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:45amI have totally been waiting to see if Thelonius Monk would decide to enter the race…..OK, I’m just kidding around cuz I hadnt heard of the guy, but THIS time around I’m willing to listen to anyone and see what they are about. I hope he’s the real deal who gets it and convinces America to do the RIGHT thing. I’m keeping an open mind.
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:50amyour comments are quite refreshing the open mind part is important
Report Post »JimCDew
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:47amHe’s good for a lot of laughs and serious conservative thought. Any regular Redeye veiwer knows him.
Report Post »ozzie
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:57amExtremely knowledgeable and quick on his feet (as far as debating). He’s really dry, and that may be a problem.
Good to see him run because he would make a great VP for anyone. As far as his ability to win the presidency, I think that I’ll have to wait and see what his campaign interactions with media and the people are like.
Report Post »Mandors
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:59am“Thaddeus” is Greek for “unelectable.”
Report Post »Bro. Chuck
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:05amThe name Thaddeus is a baby boy name. The name Thaddeus comes from the Greek origin. In Greek the meaning of the name Thaddeus is: One who has courage.
Lift him up….
we need courage in these times….
be Bless’d
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 2:50pmMANDORS Greek for “not so smart”
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:07amWho? Anyone have any idea why we should vote for him?
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:47ambecause hes conservative thats enough for me
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 2:13pmhes conservative and he cant stand obamma who would want anymore reason
Report Post »SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:37amBack when America was a great country,McCotter would have a decent chance of becoming President,but now unfortunately its all about show and money and name recognition….And how does he expect to become President in this age with that head of hair….I mean come on get real.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:37amI don’t care what his qualifications are, I’m not voting for anyone named Thadeus McCotter, that’s too close to Ronald McDonald for my peace of mind.
Report Post »SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 11:48ambetter than the clown we got now isnt it?
Report Post »quicker
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:03pmWhy not you voted for a guy named after a horse .B,H,O
quicker
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:19pmThis comment was for mossbrain
Report Post »CountryMainer
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 4:53amand thats exactly how we wound up with BO people who said “I don’t care what his qualifications are”…
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:12pmFrom what I have heard from him on TV, he sounds reeally interesting to me. And I like his five core principles. He is straight foward and plane spoken. I haven’t seen him on the campaign trail, but he doesn’t pull any punches on talk shows and news commentary shows.
Report Post »He is definitely worth a closer look!……IMO
CultureWarriors
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:14pmThaddeus McCotter is a presidential name if ever I heard one!
Report Post »Joisey
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:14pmMy thoughts exactly.
Report Post »Goodgriefgeezlouise
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 12:46pmReally good smart guy..He is one candidate that will not let the press mess with him..Quick on his feet..He would make the perfect VP too..Good man.
Report Post »red1
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 1:52pmMany of his floor speeches are on YouTube. I suggest everyone watch them, He is very smart and gives stirring speeches. II think he may be Chris Christie’s slimmer sibling. If he runs, he will become my new frontrunner.
Report Post »CountryMainer
Posted on July 2, 2011 at 4:44amI’ll second that…
Report Post »ZeitgeistBuster
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 2:02pmThis guy will take the Republican primaries to a higher level.
He is a smart guy who is a straight shooter on the issues.
The other candidates will have to step up their game… “phoning it in” or lazy sloppy answers will be a hazard with Thad there to mop up with sharp incisive answers/commentary.
Glad to see him jump in.
Report Post »Truth Wins Every Time
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 2:10pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHxdLc7KbT8&feature=youtube_gdata
Sounds very good
Report Post »Sunnyr
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 3:27pmThanks for the link to McCotters speech. He is really great! I am getting excited about our Presidential line-up for the first time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHxdLc7KbT8&feature=youtube_gdata
BTW, the dude plays a hot, smokin’ Guitar! What a bonus… :) Rock on, Thad McCotter.
Report Post »RED_JOHN
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 3:18pmIt is truly amazing that you are automatically dismissing him because his name isn’t a household name. With all due respect you sound like a last liberal progressive. Do your homework… this guy IS the real deal.
Report Post »RED_JOHN
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 3:21pmWhat is wrong with you? It is truly amazing that you are automatically dismissing him because his name isn’t a household name. With all due respect you sound like a last liberal progressive. Do your homework… this guy IS the real deal.
Report Post »RED_JOHN
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 3:22pmLet me understand this correctly, you are dismissing him because you do not know who he is …. do I have that correct?
Report Post »RED_JOHN
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 4:04pmYour amazing, great way to embarrass yourself and show how ignorant you are and uninformed, it is truly amazing that you are automatically dismissing him because his name isn’t a household name. With all due respect you sound like a last liberal progressive. Do your homework… this guy IS the real deal
Report Post »robert
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 5:56pmThis guy has no chance.
The brilliant Republican strategists will push for the nomination of some youthful, silver tongued artist who is both articulate and brilliant, like John McCain or Bob Dole.
Then they’ll wonder why they lost.
Report Post »mharry860
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 8:08pmHe appears on Red Eye every now and then. Plays in a rock band and is probably the most articulate person I’ve ever heard speak.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:14pmThis guy can explain an issue so clearly, so rationally, it’s a pleasure to listen to him. He also has a great,dry, biting wit. I’ve seen him on Redeye. The DVR has brought Redeye and Craig Ferguson to me, and I am most grateful.
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