By Sarah Cohen and Matthew Mosk
Washington Post blog
Posted at 6:50 PM ET on Jul 21, 2008
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/07/21/hillary_donors_give_obama_18_m.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/6mv375
Sen. Barack Obama has posted his first campaign report since the end of the contentious Democratic primary battle, and political reporters and bloggers are already trying to ferret out whether donors to Sen. Hillary Clinton have been helping her formal rival, now the party's presumptive nominee.
The Post has now conducted its own analysis of how Clinton supporters directed their money in June. More than 2,200 Clinton donors became first-time Obama donors, giving him $1.8 million of the $52 million he raised last month. Of those, 355 contributed at least $2,000, for a total of $1 million.
Update for SMU Petition Signers, 7-14-08
Monday, July 14, 2008
I am Andrew J. Weaver, organizer of the petition at http://www.protectSMU.org and an ordained United Methodist clergyman and research psychologist. I am a graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) and live in New York City. There are over 12,500 petition signers including thousands of SMU alumni who are deeply concerned about the future of the university. I am very grateful for your faithfulness regarding this issue.
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Breaking Story About Bush Complex and Bribery
July 13, 2008
London Times
Stephen Payne: a hotshot lobbyist who can get you into White House
A lobbyist offered access to Dick Cheney and other US leaders in return for a donation to the Bush library
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4322719.ece
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Our Educational Effort Began
In June an intensive educational effort began regarding the Bush project at SMU. It includes a website with interactive capability. You can find the website at http://www.whatwouldjwdo.net
Our goal is to persuade South Central Jurisdiction delegates to reject the SMU/Bush Foundation lease proposal when they meet in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, July 15-19. We are seeking to convince the "court of public opinion" through the media that the SMU-Bush linkage is injurious to both SMU and the United Methodist Church (UMC) that owns the university. Please keep this issue in your prayers over the next several days.
Growing the Petition
Finally, please continue to encourage your friends and colleagues to sign the petition. Each name is important. We need to tell officials of the UMC at every level that we find that a partisan institute honoring George W. Bush at SMU to be "utterly unacceptable."
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/protectsmu
With best regards,
Rev. Andrew J. Weaver, Ph.D.
http://IOwnMyVote.com
On Saturday, June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton suspended her historic campaign for President. To her 18 million voters, it may have seemed like an end, but I pledge to make it a beginning… a beginning of a movement to achieve the democratic and just country that Hillary has envisioned for America.
I stand together with Hillary Clinton’s 18 million voters to demand that Senator Obama and the Democratic Party:
* Bring us together by seating 100% of the Florida and Michigan delegations in Denver with 100% of their votes, allocated in accordance with the popular vote of each state.
* Bring us together by adopting policies on the Platform Committee that Hillary Clinton has championed.
* Bring us together through reform of the primary and caucus system to reflect the basic principle of one person/one vote.
* Bring us together through outspoken denunciation of all gender bias, racism and other forms of discrimination.
* Bring us together by fairly and respectfully including Hillary and her supporters at the Democratic National Convention in Denver by, among other things, placing her name in nomination for President, conducting a roll call vote, and providing her a prominent speaking role during prime time on August 26th, the 88th anniversary of women’s suffrage.
I own my vote. It does not belong to any party. It does not belong to any candidate. It does not belong to any mob that would impose its will on me. Only I can decide how to use my vote, and I can decide based on any criteria I choose. Therefore I pledge not to give my vote to anyone who does not earn it.
http://IOwnMyVote.com
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This site is not affiliated with Hillary Clinton for President, any candidate for president, or any political party.
Rally
Participating Candidates
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama
Event Details
Date: June 27, 2008
Time: [11:30 am EDT]
Location: Unity Elementary School, Unity, NH
Description
Obama and Clinton hold a joint rally.
AP: Maryland elects 1st black woman to Congress
By STEPHEN MANNING, Associated Press Writer
Tue Jun 17, 10:30 PM ET
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080618/ap_on_el_ho/maryland_congress_3
LANHAM, Md. - Democratic lawyer and nonprofit executive Donna Edwards won a special election Tuesday to become Maryland's first black woman elected to Congress.
Edwards beat Republican Peter James in the race to serve the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Albert Wynn's term in Maryland's 4th District. Wynn left office May 31 to take a lobbying job after losing to Edwards in February's Democratic primary by 22 percentage points. ...
Once she is sworn in, Democrats will have 236 seats in the House to Republicans' 199. ...
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complete copyrighted story at
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080618/ap_on_el_ho/maryland_congress_3
On June 28, Democrats across Iowa will travel to Des Moines to participate in the final phase of selecting delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
The Iowa Democratic Party State Convention was previously scheduled for June 14, but was postponed due to massive flooding and severe weather across Iowa.
Iowa Democratic Party State Convention:
Hyvee Hall
730 Third Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Monday, June 16, 2008
Hillary for President
Together, you and I changed America forever. We touched so many lives over the course of this campaign, and I can't thank you enough for the support you showed me. I met so many wonderful people out on the trail, and I wanted to share some of those memories with you.
I hope you'll take a moment to view our online album with some favorite photos from the campaign.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/feature/book
Thank you so much -- I'll be in touch soon.
Sincerely,
/s/ Hillary
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President. Contributions to Hillary Clinton for President are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Corporate contributions are prohibited by law.
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Saturday's event with Hillary
Hillary for President
I have been honored and privileged to work with so many dedicated people on Hillary's historic campaign. Your enthusiastic commitment to her campaign through the primaries has been inspirational.
As you know, Hillary will be holding an event tomorrow in Washington D.C. to thank all of her supporters, to express her support for Senator Obama, and to talk about the issues that have been at the core of her public service, the issues she will continue fighting for.
Hillary wanted to make sure her online supporters were a part of this special event, just as you have been a part of her campaign from the very beginning. So, we will be streaming it live over the website at http://HillaryClinton.com
We invite you to visit our website tomorrow, Saturday June 7, at 12 p.m. EDT to watch Hillary speak live.
Thank you for everything you have done for our campaign.
Sincerely,
/s/
Maggie Williams
Campaign Manager
Hillary Clinton for President
Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President. Contributions to Hillary Clinton for President are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Corporate contributions are prohibited by law.
Date: [Saturday] June 7, 2008 at 10:00 AM [EDT]
Location: National Building Museum - 401 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Please fill out the form below to get your event ticket.
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/events/ticketed/20080607washingtondc
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Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President
Obama
17,869,542
47.4%
Clinton
18,046,007
47.9%
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Clinton
+176,465
+0.5%
Includes all primary and caucus states and other units fielding delegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
Does not include votes for other presidential preferences that passed 15%+ vote and are thus entitled under DNC rules to delegates: Edwards, Uncommitted [Michigan]
Source:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/democratic_vote_count.html
6/5/2008 10:46 AM [EDT]
http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/06/05/144631
Hillary sent out the following message:
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Dear Friend,
I wanted you to be one of the first to know: on Saturday, I will hold an event in Washington D.C. to thank everyone who has supported my campaign. Over the course of the last 16 months, I have been privileged and touched to witness the incredible dedication and sacrifice of so many people working for our campaign. Every minute you put into helping us win, every dollar you gave to keep up the fight meant more to me than I can ever possibly tell you.
On Saturday, I will extend my congratulations to Senator Obama and my support for his candidacy. This has been a long and hard-fought campaign, but as I have always said, my differences with Senator Obama are small compared to the differences we have with Senator McCain and the Republicans.
I have said throughout the campaign that I would strongly support Senator Obama if he were the Democratic Party's nominee, and I intend to deliver on that promise.
When I decided to run for president, I knew exactly why I was getting into this race: to work hard every day for the millions of Americans who need a voice in the White House.
I made you -- and everyone who supported me -- a promise: to stand up for our shared values and to never back down. I'm going to keep that promise today, tomorrow, and for the rest of my life.
I will be speaking on Saturday about how together we can rally the party behind Senator Obama. The stakes are too high and the task before us too important to do otherwise.
I know as I continue my lifelong work for a stronger America and a better world, I will turn to you for the support, the strength, and the commitment that you have shown me in the past 16 months. And I will always keep faith with the issues and causes that are important to you.
In the past few days, you have shown that support once again with hundreds of thousands of messages to the campaign, and again, I am touched by your thoughtfulness and kindness.
I can never possibly express my gratitude, so let me say simply, thank you.
Sincerely,
/s/
Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President
By The Associated Press
6 minutes ago
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080604/ap_on_el_pr/exit_poll_glance
Preliminary results from exit polls and telephone surveys conducted for The Associated Press and television networks in presidential primaries Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota, the final contests in the Democrats' five-month battle for the presidential nomination, which Barack Obama clinched during the day.
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complete story at
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080604/ap_on_el_pr/exit_poll_glance
6/3/2008 12:32:33 PM [EDT]
http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/06/03/163233
The AP story is incorrect. Senator Clinton will not concede the nomination this evening.
From: okdemocratstv
Added: June 01, 2008
emerge young democrats
1:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpJP8BxQ4pk
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Mike W
Tulsa+
Who is now too old to still be a YD ;^)
6/1/2008
With two days to go until the South Dakota and Montana primaries, the Clinton campaign today unveiled a new television ad, "17 Million"
The 30-second spot highlights Hillary's lead in the popular vote. Over 17 million Americans have voted for Hillary Clinton, earning her more votes than anyone in the history of Democratic primaries.
Watch the ad here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhzAUJB7NDQ
Following is the complete script of the ad: Read More »