Bush's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

February 7, 2006 - President Bush had another bad week. His lackluster State of the Union Address offered no new ideas, received low marks from newspapers across the country, including many conservatives, and did nothing to repair his shattered credibility.
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State of the Union Watch Party Recap

February 2, 2006 - As the bright lights from network television cameras focused on President Bush during the State of the Union Address, Governor Howard Dean spent the evening in Durham, North Carolina with hundreds of average Americans infront of a packed house at...
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Just Kidding...

February 2, 2006 - I wonder what else the president didn't "mean literally" during the State of the Union Address. The Philadelphia Inquirer: What the President said in his State in the Union speech is not quite what he meant, two aides said. WASHINGTON...
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More From North Carolina

February 1, 2006 - I had an occassion to speak with a few of the people doing the dirty work in Durham last night, and wanted to share the video with you: Video: Liz Talks About Local Participation Video: Lanya Let's Us Know The...
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She Wasn't Kidding

February 1, 2006 - In the entry below this one, Katy mentioned a "large display of materials" they created to help recruit new volunteers. One thing that helped us in getting our message out last night: we created a large display of materials based...
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In Their Own Words

February 1, 2006 - A few individuals attending the event yesterday evening at Satisfaction restaurant in Durham, North Carolina stopped by our blog to share their stories from last night. Katy (who I met and was fantastic): Well, Howard Dean stopping by our Watch...
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In Their Own Words

February 1, 2006 - A few individuals attending the event yesterday evening at Satisfaction restaurant in Durham, North Carolina stopped by our blog to share their stories. Katy (who I met and was fantastic): Well, Howard Dean stopping by our Watch Party last night...
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Virginia Governor Tim Kaine's Response to the State of the Union

February 1, 2006 - I'm Tim Kaine, the governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. And it's an honor tonight to give the Democratic response to President Bush on behalf of my commonwealth, my fellow Democratic governors and the Democratic Party.
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Photos: Dean in North Carolina

February 1, 2006 - Some more photos from the packed house in Durham tonight, where Governor Dean spoke with ordinary Americans at an event hosted by a local Democracy Bonds holder.
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Message from Governor Dean on the State of the Union

February 1, 2006 - Governor Dean sent the following message to Democrats across the country following the president's speech tonight.
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Dean On President Bush's State Of The Union Address

January 31, 2006 - Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on President Bush's waning credibility and his failure to lay out a positive agenda for the nation during his State of the Union address tonight: "Tonight, President...
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Watch Parties Getting Started

January 31, 2006 - We've heard from a lot of hosts over the course of the day, and everyone seems excited to get going. I called one host this morning to see how her preperations were going, and she said that she was starting at 11am - before her Republican husband got home. She sent us a picture just a few minutes ago which pretty much sums up what you'll hear tonight...
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What a Difference 30 Minutes Makes

January 31, 2006 - The place is really filling up quickly and there is quite a line gathering out both doors into Satisfaction restaurant. There is a voter registration table, local Durham Democratic Party table and banners, and a consistent buzz filling the room....
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Live at Satisfaction in North Carolina

January 31, 2006 - I just arrived at Satisfaction restaurant in North Carolina for Governor Dean's State of the Union Watch Party. Much to my, ummm, satisfaction, there is wireless Internet here -- talk about truth in advertising. The place is already starting to...
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Satisfactions v. Signatures

January 31, 2006 - I just landed in North Carolina ahead of Governor Dean's now fire marshall-notifying-sized watch party at Satisfactions restaurant in Durham, North Carolina.
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An Upopular President Heading Into SOTU

January 30, 2006 - A quick rundown of recent job approval ratings for the president heading into tomorrow's State of the Union address: Time Poll. Jan. 24-26, 2006. N=1,002 adults nationwide. MoE +/- 3% "In general, do you approve or disapprove of the way...
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Excerpts of Dean on 'Fox News Sunday'

January 29, 2006 - Excerpts of Governor Dean on Fox News Sunday, January 29th, 2006.
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Watching the State of the Union

January 27, 2006 - In hundreds of communities across the country, people won't be sitting back when George Bush delivers his State of the Union address on January 31st. That's because in each of those communities someone decided to host a Watch Party -- a simple event to bring people together to get the facts and take action.
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Ad Highlights Bush's Broken Promises

January 27, 2006 - To highlight President Bush's diminished credibility on a number of issues important to Americans, the Democratic National Committee will run a television advertisement entitled, "Broken Promises."
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The State of the Union

January 27, 2006 - As fluff oozes from press releases sent out by the Republican National Committee, it should be no surprise that regular Americans see the direction of our country much differently than the good folks over at the RNC and inside the...
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Suggested Agenda for the 2006 State of the Union Watch Parties

January 26, 2006 - 1. Welcome and Introductions Welcome your guests and have participants introduce themselves. 2. State-specific Fact Sheets Download the fact sheet specific to your state and distribute to your guests for review. Encourage your guests to refer to the fact sheet...
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Watch Party Host Materials

January 24, 2006 - Everything you need to host your January 31 State of the Union Watch Party is right here. Review the State of the Union Watch Party Agenda Suggested agenda Download State-Specific Fact Sheets Select your state to receive your state's fact...
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State of the Union Watch Parties

January 23, 2006 - (An email that just went out from Democratic National Commitee Executive Director, Tom McMahon -- Tim) In hundreds of communities across the country, people won't be sitting back when George Bush delivers his State of the Union address on January...
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Host a State of the Union Watch Party

January 13, 2006 - You shouldn't have to watch it alone ... and now you won't have to. On January 31st, Democrats from across the country will gather together and watch the State of the Union and the Democratic response.
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State of the Union Test

January 11, 2006 -
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