You will all be shocked to hear that despite Gravel's consistent losses, he continues his campaign with optimism. And as always, Gravel campaigns quite differently than his opponents. Rather than stand upon a pedestal above thousands of jeering supporters, Gravel holds less formal rallies, in the form of town hall meetings at his hotel or by visiting Stenson University to address young voters, or to show his support for African Americans at the Black Cacaus in Florida. And like his opponents, such meetings are tightly packed-up to 5 per day! Furthermore, Gravel is trying to gain more attention by making controversial statements such as insisting that Vice President Cheney be impeached immediately.
However, are Gravel's extensive efforts enough to actually gain a first, second, or even third place in the upcoming election? Probably not, because not only does Gravel hardly ever gain media attention (except when anchors mistakenly announce his candidacy withdrawal), but according to the Washington post's online site, Gravel has only raised $144,225 and of those funds, he has spent $130,598. And with, only $17, 527 left, it is doubtful that Gravel can gain any more ground. However, he has gotten himself on the South Carolina ballot, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see!
Washington post online: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates/mike-gravel/
Mike Gravel online: http://www.gravel2008.us/
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Will Gravel ever withdraw from the race? While he is gaining minimal press in his race for the presidency, when will enough be enough? One would think that a candidate, such as Gravel, who had no chance of winning the presidency, would try and do a better job at "showing." After Kucinich recently dropped out of the race, I predict that it will only be a matter of time until Gravel throws himself back to Alaska, abandoning his presidential bid.
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