NY ex-governor set to launch U.S. presidential bidMay 28, 2015 - 13:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former New York Gov. George Pataki will officially launch his bid for president on Thursday, May 28. "It will be a very stiff climb up a very steep mountain, but that hasn't stopped me in the past," Pataki told the New York Post this week. He framed himself in the mold of another former New York governor-turned-president, Theodore Roosevelt, emphasizing his commitment to environmental protections. "I'm a Republican following in the tradition of Teddy Roosevelt who understands that conservatism isn't just economic policy but it's also preserving and enhancing the outdoors," Pataki said. The announcement is expected Thursday in Exeter, New Hampshire, a location that underscores the significance of the first-in-the-nation primary state for Pataki. He'll have to post a strong showing there, where voters have an independent streak and tend to back moderate Republicans like himself, if he hopes to compete in the race, CNN reports. To that effect, he's focused most of his political efforts on the state since beginning the exploration process for a presidential bid. He's visited the state a number of times and his super PAC has run ads there. But before he makes it to the Granite State primary, Pataki faces the challenge of raising his profile in an ever-expanding GOP field for president. Another Republican, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, is also planning to launch his bid this week, on Wednesday in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: AP Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |