. ...good god, people have different opinions?
Call the thought police!
Election 2008: Ohio Presidential Election
McCain Opens Modest Lead in Ohio
John McCain has opened a modest lead over Barack Obama in the key swing state of Ohio. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the Buckeye State shows McCain attracting 46% of the vote while Obama earns 40%. Last month and the month before McCain held a insignificant one-point lead over Obama.
Seven percent (7%) of voters say they’d prefer a third party candidate over either McCain or Obama and another 7% remain undecided.
When “leaners” are included in the totals, McCain leads Obama 52% to 42%.
McCain is now viewed favorably by 57%, little changed from a month ago. Obama gets favorable marks from 50% of the state’s voters, down three points from June but up three points since May.
Rather Calls Obama 'Osama Bin Laden,' Will Media Notice?
By D. S. Hube
July 18, 2008 - 11:02 ET
On this morning's "Morning Joe" on MSNBC, co-host Tiki Barber asked guest Dan Rather about his feelings regarding the recent Jesse Jackson imbroglio -- his "off mike" comments about Barack Obama. In the middle of praising Jackson, Rather referred to Barack Obama as "Osama bin Laden" -- and none of the four "Morning Joe" co-hosts reacted (nor did Rather).
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Change, Solutions, Leadership, 2008 Democratic Congressional Candidates
Every day hard working Kentuckians, and people across the nation, are paying the price for the failed policies of the Bush administration. While prices skyrocket and families suffer, Republicans continue to support tax breaks for the wealthiest one percent of Americans. The same failed policy continues in Iraq, and more Americans have died in Afghanistan this month, than at any other point in our military operation there.
This needs to change, this is a time that calls for leadership, and this is a time that calls for solutions.
This is why each of us should look forward to November 4th with hope. We have the opportunity; we have the power, to bring much needed change.
We have the opportunity to return two great leaders to the United States Congress, and to send them colleagues who share their vision, who share their values, and share their commitment to work for all of the people of Kentucky.
Congressman John Yarmuth has made the 3rd District, and all of Kentucky, proud. He has been a leader throughout his first term, putting the people he serves ahead of the special interests. As gas prices rose, Congressman Yarmuth sponsored HR 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008, this measure will require big oil companies to develop the 68 million acres they are leasing, but not using, as a way to keep prices artificially high. While his opponent collects money from big oil and enriches herself with their profits, Congressman Yarmouth works towards solutions.
Sixth District Congressman Ben Chandler, has worked to provide our children with quality, 
safe schools. Last month, the House passed Congressman Chandler's HR 3021 with bi-partisan support. This measure called the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act will authorize a vital $6.4 billion to our nation's schools for construction, modernization, renovation and repair.
We need to ensure that Congressmen Yarmuth and Chandler return to Washington to work for the people of Kentucky. We also need to send them help.
Heather Ryan, a hard working mother and United States Navy veteran, is working each day to unseat Ed Whitfield. The people of 1st District finally have the opportunity to elect a member of Congress who understands the challenges Kentucky families face, a representative who will put the people of her district ahead of the interests of the corporations who control her opponent.
State Senator David Boswell provides Democrats with the opportunity to pick up a vacant
seat in the 2nd District. Senator Boswell has served Kentuckians for more than 30 years in the State House, Senate and as Agriculture Commissioner; he will bring the type of vision and leadership to the 2nd District that has been lacking for so long. This month's Survey USA poll which shows Senator Boswell with a three-point lead confirms that residents of the 2nd District are seeking positive change and real leaders.
Dr. Michael Kelley is challenging Geoff Davis in the 4th District. As a family physician, Dr. Kelley understands the flaws in our nation's healthcare system and is proposing commonsense reforms that will ensure healthcare affordability and improve healthcare delivery.
I encourage you to do your part to elect these Democratic leaders in November. Please tell your friends, family, and neighbors about the leadership, about the solutions these candidates offer. Please help us elect the leaders who will help to undo the damage of the past eight years. This November, help "Put the Blue Back in the Bluegrass State".
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Where was the outrage over this cartoon?
Scarlet O'Hillary...
http://www.iowapresidentialwatch.com/cartoonarc/Plantation.htm
From the New Yorker Cover?
What was the caption?
July 9, 2008
Gallup Daily: Preferences Unchanged in Latest Update Obama maintains 2-point advantage over McCain
PRINCETON, NJ -- The latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking update finds Barack Obama continuing to hold a slight advantage over John McCain in the presidential election trial heat, 46% to 44%
Voter preferences appear to be quite stable at this time. Since June 24-26 polling, when the candidates were even at 44%, the percentage favoring Obama has ranged from 46% to 48% while the percentage preferring McCain has varied between 42% and 44%.
Will this change after yesterday's FISA vote?
Mitch McConnell last night cast the deciding vote against legislation to prevent steep cuts in Medicare reimbursement rates to physicians slated to take effect next week. Without this vital legislation, millions of seniors will be unable to easily access care as many doctors are expected to stop seeing Medicare patients. The bill McConnell blocked would have been paid for by ending costly overpayments to private insurance companies and HMOs participating in Medicare, and would have improved access to mental health services for veterans and Medicare programs for rural seniors. At least 162 organizations representing seniors, patients, physicians, and other health care companies endorsed the bill that passed the House Tuesday with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 355-59, and last night was killed in the Senate by McConnell's single vote.
Mitch McConnell once again has chosen to stand with the HMO lobby to protect their profits
rather than stand up for Kentucky's seniors. His deciding vote will have disastrous effects for seniors, veterans and doctors. It's time for all of Kentucky to send a message to Mitch McConnell; we have the opportunity in November to send Bruce Lunsford to Washington to fight for our seniors, to show true leadership and to put the interests of Kentuckians ahead of partisanship.
McConnell Has Received $803,057 From the Insurance Industry Since his first run for Congress, McConnell has received at least $803,057 in campaign contributions from the insurance industry. [Center for Responsive Politics]
Without a fix, 60% of doctors will stop seeing new Medicare patients.A survey shows that 60% of doctors will be forced to restrict the number of new Medicare patients they see if reimbursement rates fall 10.6% on July 1, while the nonpartisan expert Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reports that already 30% of Medicare patients looking for a new primary care physician have trouble finding one. [AMA, 6/9/08; MedPAC, March 2008]
McConnell votes against seniors to preserve overpayments to HMOs According to the nonpartisan, well-respected Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, private insurance companies in the Medicare Advantage program will be paid 113% of the average per-beneficiary cost - an extra $1,000 per patient - and their beneficiaries are healthier, and so less expensive to cover. [MedPAC, March 2008; MedPAC, June 2007]
Vote will cost Kentucky doctors $190 million in the first year and a half The American Medical Association says that the Medicare payment cuts for physician services will cost Kentucky physicians $190 million from July 2008 to December 2009 alone. [American Medical Association]
Please help get the word out to your friends, family and neighbors. Please let them know it's time Kentucky elects leaders who will look out for the interests of Kentuckians. Please tell them to vote for Bruce Lunsford.
Sincerely,
Jennifer A. Moore
Chair, Kentucky Democratic Party
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Today the party builder dashboard was updated.
The most visible update is the My Network function which includes friends in pages compared to scrolling.
I do not know if it is causing problems for you but when refreshing or opening my dashboard in a new tab my Internet Explorer returns errors operation fail or aborted and cannot display the webpage.
I can tell this new feature was intended to speedup the opening of our dashboard, but it has been very problematic for me.
Maybe Michael Link will read this and give us an explanation or solution.
Feedback Welcomed
Thanks
June 25, 2008Gallup Daily: Obama, McCain Tied at 45%
http://www.gallup.com/poll/108376/Gallup-Daily-Obama-McCain-Tied-45.aspx
"I will not support this Legislation"
"Nobody should be above the law"
"I will not support this Legislation"
Reading between the lines, I think she will vote yes with the tele company immunity clause left in the bill.
"Nobody should be above the law"
Goodbye possumus: Obama's seal a 'silly mistake'
June 24, 2008 - 10:18AM
http://www.smh.com.au/news/us-election/obamas-seal-a-silly-mistake/2008/06/24/1214073198782.html
White House contender Barack Obama will no longer be using a campaign seal that critics called an arrogant imitation of the US president's official emblem, according to reports today.
For those who missed it.
The Bush Countdown Clock
Expiration Date: Jan. 20, 2009 12 p.m.
7 months 1 days 3 hours 55 minutes 17 seconds
7 months 1 days 3 hours 51 minutes 24 seconds
Well you get the picture ...
http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushclock.htm
New Video for those who missed it.
http://imvotingrepublican.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiQJ9Xp0xxU
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