"MO-MEN-TUM"
POSTED BY Meghan ON 12.31.07 9:45 AM

This feeling is indescribable. I woke up this morning to yet ANOTHER New Hampshire publication, The Nashua Telegraph, endorsing Dad. We spent the day going to packed (again, over 500+ people) townhalls and equally full meet-and-greets. This momentum is real and I can feel it in the air. Trust me, I have been around a lot of campaigns and know when things are heating up. This is the stuff political history is made of. I wish everyone could share this with me; but since that isn't possible, we'll have to settle for the pics and videos on the blog. Thank you to everyone who is making this happen and to everyone who never stopped believing in my dad.

Buckle up, January 8th is going to be like nothing you've ever seen.

Happy 2008!

Mom introducing Dad

Mom and Dad at a townhall in Newport

Check out the massive crowd

View from the top

Shannon filming the townhall

Taking a break

Heather and Shannon

Getting a hug from a supporter

Look at the this little boys face!

Media gaggle post-townhall

Saturday, December 29, 2007

"Packed Townhalls and a Pet Goat"
POSTED BY HEATHER ON 12.29.07 10:00 PM

Today was unbelievable! People were packed like sardines at all four town halls. It is so amazing to see the enormous crowds gathering to show their support for McCain. Banners, cheers and passion filled each room. You could literally feel the excitement in the air. I think that people are just so happy to have someone like John who shares their beliefs and concerns about the direction of this country and how it should be lead. John's extensive experience proves that he is the best man for the job. And this confidence fuels a contagious excitement in voters. People were lined up everywhere -- down hallways, along driveways, and outside of doorways just to catch a glimpse of him. One person even brought their pet goat out to meet him. Now that's passion.

Captions by Meghan, of course!

This man brought his pet goat, Binx, to the townhall this morning

500+ people crammed into the townhall this morning

Townhall

With Binx and his owners

2nd townhall of the day

Hanging out with Brooke with fellow blogger, Chris

Standing in front of a wall honoring veterans with Marine veteran Mike Theroux

Always feeling the love from VFW posts

Check out the McCain humvee

Neil is a hardcore supporter who has been coming to McCain events for months and months

Outside the townhall (SOOO CROWDED, IT’S AMAZING!)

Shannon and me

Shannon filming Neil

The crowd swarms Dad after the townhall

Always signing books

Being interviewed by Dutch TV (I love Dutch TV, their anchors are the consistently best-dressed news outlet on the campaign trail)

Petting a puppy McCain supporter at a “meet and greet”

Tonight’s townhall

Supporters hanging out in the back of the room

Getting bunny ears from Rick Davis, my dad’s spectacular campaign manager, and long, long, long time (over 18 years!) McCain staffer, Joe Donoghue, but he’s really much more a big brother to me

Last townhall of the night

Look at these crowds!!!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

"Mornin' Noon and Night..."
POSTED BY MEGHAN ON 12.27.07 11:22 AM

Here is the second video in the series that we're doing about campaign life (produced by the amazingly talented Shannon Bae). It's titled 'Mornin' Noon and Night...' and gives a little perspective about the daily grind while on the trail. Also, look closely for this rat/possum thing we saw crossing the road as we drove by in Nashua and debated over whether it was the largest rat we have ever seen or a small possum.

I hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

"Fox & Friends Photos"
POSTED BY MEGHAN ON 12.26.07 8:01 PM

Hope everyone had a great holiday... as we get back on the road, here's some photos from the Fox & Friends interview I did that we posted on December 20th.

Setting up for the satellite interview in Boston

View from the control room

We'll be posting a new video from Shannon in the next day or so

Departing the studio in the snow

We were stuck in the airport for five hours due to the snowstorm

Saturday, December 22, 2007

"Happy Holidays!"
POSTED BY MEGHAN ON 12.22.07 12:39 PM

Warm wishes for a happy holiday season and a peaceful new year. And a very special thanks again to all of our troops, at home and abroad! We’ll be back on the trail December 26th.

Love,
The Blogettes

Thursday, December 20, 2007

"Fox & Friends"
POSTED BY MEGHAN ON 12.20.07 11:05 AM

I was on Fox & Friends this morning, check it out here.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

"Kissinger and Christmas Trees"
POSTED BY MEGHAN ON 12.20.07 9:10 AM

Yesterday was spent in Boston and New Hampshire. The day began with an event featuring Dr. Kissinger and Jim Woolsey, the former director of the CIA, and their analysis of United States' foreign policy relations. It was a fascinating discussion.

After the event, the girls and I went to New Hampshire with Dad where he selected a Christmas tree at a local nursery for his campaign headquarters. There were so many people waiting outside for Dad while it was snowing! I have to admit that, until today, I haven't had much holiday spirit. However, picking out a Christmas tree in the snow kicked it into high gear for me and I got ready to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" this morning. (Also, the lavender streaks finally came out of my hair after 3 washes.)

Walking up the stairs to the Dr. Kissinger event

Getting ready for the event with Dad, Former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger and Former CIA Director Jim Woolsey

Dr. Kissinger getting mic'd

Chatting before the event

Speaking at event

Dr. Kissinger

The view from my seat

Because I love shoes, and who doesn't want to know what kind of shoes Dr. Kissinger wears?

Another view of the event

Former director of the CIA Jim Woolsey

Gaggle afterwards

Dad and I with Dr. Kissinger after the event

Saying hello

The luncheon after the event

Filmed while ordering

On our way to another townhall (don't judge my uggs, it was SO cold outside)

Bothering Dad at his hotel room...

On the bus

The crowd at an event where Dad picked out a Christmas tree for the headquarters (these people waited in the snow!)

Keeping warm

Picking out the tree

Laughing with Dad

End of the night townhall which was a packed event!

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

"Random Half-Day Off"
POSTED BY MEGHAN ON 12.19.07 1:07 AM

Today started off with an economic event in Salem, NH where Dad discussed a variety of issues mostly relating to the U.S. economy. During the event, Heather leaned over to me and whispered, "Your hair looks kind of purple." As soon as the event was over, I went to the bathroom to check it out and, yes, my hair was slightly lavender (we later figured out that it was from a new hair conditioner I tried this morning). I decided it looked a little rock 'n roll and wasn't that far off from the pink streaks I had in my hair many, many years ago.

Shortly after the event, Dad found out that he had to go back to DC to vote on the Iraq-Afghanistan funding bill and as a result, the rest of the day's campaign events were cancelled. So, the girls and I spent the day in lovely Boston eating seafood and playing in the snow. I have to admit I felt a little guilty, like I was playing hookey from school.

Tomorrow should be an amazing day, with a major event in Boston featuring Dad, Dr. Kissinger, and Jim Woolsey, the former director of the CIA.

Shannon getting ready to shoot video on the way to the financial event

Dad speaking in Andover

Watching Dad (look close, you will see the lavender streaks in my hair)

Newsweek Rockstars (and former 11th floormates) Danny Klaidman and Jon Alter

Gaggle!

Examining my purple hair

Outside after news that the rest of the days events were cancelled

Playing in the snow in Boston

Enjoying the afternoon off

View from the pier

Luggage (mine is the green one and the biggest on the campaign...)

Our good friend Mohammad, our incredible New Hampshire driver, who lets me mess with his radio stations

On the way to sushi

Relaxing over sushi

And I've said I can sleep anywhere!