Democratic National Convention
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For delegates, alternates, media, and those interested in the 2008 Democratic National Convention that will be held in the Colorado Convention Center on August 25-28, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. Official convention website is at http://www.demconvention.com
Register to vote, and send Voltage to play at the Democratic National Convention. We have songs that are perfect for the event already written, and I am already the number one democrat at the DNC.
As our party's convention nears, and the REAL general election cycle is getting ready to kick into gear, it has been much nicer reading the posts from the Clinton hardliners, the Obama hardliners and those of us wishy-washy Democrats who will always vote the party line no matter what.
They are becoming much more civil and understanding. I have to admit, it has been difficult for this old Texas Yellow Dog Democrat to read of party loyalists who won't be voting for our nominee by either voting for John McCain or by just not voting on the presidential part of the ballot at all. Having said that, I honestly believe that very few of you folks will actually be staying at home. Because you all know, as well as I do, that our down-ballot contests are every bit as important as the battle at the top of the ticket.
I have nothing but the utmost respect for all Democrats. Although we may differing ideas about how to correct the problems of our nation, especially the ones created by having to deal with a Grade A, top-of-the-line, total IDIOT in the White House since 2001, we DO have the same goals and overall ideals that we believe in.
I feel comfortable in saying this because Democrats are the most caring, concerned and responsible party in the history of these United States. There will always be somethings that we NEVER agree on, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, and we honestly, at least at the grassroots local level, know that the power of the many, as compared to the power of the few and the rich, will be the only cure for what ails us.
And although I have felt like there were many on here during the primaries that were more "independent" than Democratic, I honor all of the true Democrats in whatever decisions they choose to make in November, and to what level of party support they feel their conscience can handle. WE ARE DEMOCRATS! We fight.....we argue.....hell, sometimes we even namecall.....it's what we do. But we have a rich, honorable history being the party of Thomas Jefferson, FDR, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Bobby Kennedy and yes, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. And I would stack ANY one of those great men up against ANYONE that the GOP would care to attempt to match up to. (Aside from Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, I can't think of a ONE that even deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those in our background).
Just do what you feel is right.....the rest of us will not be judging.......and then GET BACK TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!! For as you know, as great as it is, the Democratic Party can't sustain itself without as many great thinkers and do'ers as it can get.
Let's just get this election behind us, and get our kids out of Iraq.....find Osama bin Laden (finally)....and get back to leading the world by example instead of forcing our will on it at the business end of a gun......
They are becoming much more civil and understanding. I have to admit, it has been difficult for this old Texas Yellow Dog Democrat to read of party loyalists who won't be voting for our nominee by either voting for John McCain or by just not voting on the presidential part of the ballot at all. Having said that, I honestly believe that very few of you folks will actually be staying at home. Because you all know, as well as I do, that our down-ballot contests are every bit as important as the battle at the top of the ticket.
I have nothing but the utmost respect for all Democrats. Although we may differing ideas about how to correct the problems of our nation, especially the ones created by having to deal with a Grade A, top-of-the-line, total IDIOT in the White House since 2001, we DO have the same goals and overall ideals that we believe in.
I feel comfortable in saying this because Democrats are the most caring, concerned and responsible party in the history of these United States. There will always be somethings that we NEVER agree on, but what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, and we honestly, at least at the grassroots local level, know that the power of the many, as compared to the power of the few and the rich, will be the only cure for what ails us.
And although I have felt like there were many on here during the primaries that were more "independent" than Democratic, I honor all of the true Democrats in whatever decisions they choose to make in November, and to what level of party support they feel their conscience can handle. WE ARE DEMOCRATS! We fight.....we argue.....hell, sometimes we even namecall.....it's what we do. But we have a rich, honorable history being the party of Thomas Jefferson, FDR, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Bobby Kennedy and yes, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. And I would stack ANY one of those great men up against ANYONE that the GOP would care to attempt to match up to. (Aside from Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, I can't think of a ONE that even deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as those in our background).
Just do what you feel is right.....the rest of us will not be judging.......and then GET BACK TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!! For as you know, as great as it is, the Democratic Party can't sustain itself without as many great thinkers and do'ers as it can get.
Let's just get this election behind us, and get our kids out of Iraq.....find Osama bin Laden (finally)....and get back to leading the world by example instead of forcing our will on it at the business end of a gun......
AP: Republican Party ad assails Obama on energy
By The Associated Press
[Sun Jul 6, 2008 10:57 am EDT]
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080706/ap_on_el_pr/rnc_adwatch
TITLE: "Balance."
LENGTH: 30 seconds.
AIRING: Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. ...
ANALYSIS: The ad is the first by the Republican National Committee against Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The party is spending about $3 million to place the ad in four battleground states, taking advantage of its financial advantage over its Democratic counterpart.
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complete copyrighted story, including ad script, at clickable link above
By The Associated Press
[Sun Jul 6, 2008 10:57 am EDT]
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080706/ap_on_el_pr/rnc_adwatch
TITLE: "Balance."
LENGTH: 30 seconds.
AIRING: Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. ...
ANALYSIS: The ad is the first by the Republican National Committee against Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. The party is spending about $3 million to place the ad in four battleground states, taking advantage of its financial advantage over its Democratic counterpart.
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complete copyrighted story, including ad script, at clickable link above
McCain’s Flea-Market Economy
by Tula Connell, Jul 3, 2008
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/07/03/mccains-flea-market-economy
George W. Bush’s solution to our nation’s economic mess—that his failed policies helped create—is to applaud people who must work three jobs to make ends meet.
Sen. John McCain colors his solution to working families’ financial struggles with similar crayons: He encourages us to make a living selling stuff on eBay. ...
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complete item at clickable link above
by Tula Connell, Jul 3, 2008
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/07/03/mccains-flea-market-economy
George W. Bush’s solution to our nation’s economic mess—that his failed policies helped create—is to applaud people who must work three jobs to make ends meet.
Sen. John McCain colors his solution to working families’ financial struggles with similar crayons: He encourages us to make a living selling stuff on eBay. ...
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complete item at clickable link above
Why are you voting for Democrats this November?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
David Hardt, YDA President
Young Democrats of America
http://whYDA.org
Dear Young Democrat,
On this Fourth of July, whether you are a student a month into a much needed summer with no classes, a young worker excited to have a long weekend to celebrate with friends, or a young family looking forward to fireworks with the kids, you might notice that this year's patriotic celebrations have a little extra hope and optimism attached to them. You see, this year the Fourth of July falls exactly four months before Election Day 2008.
Already, 2008 has proven to be the year of the young voter as a Young Voter Revolution sweeps the country. During many of the primaries and caucuses young voter turnout doubled, tripled - and in some cases - quadrupled compared to the numbers we saw in 2004. Even in deep red states like Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee, more young voters cast ballots for Democrats than Republicans.
Why are you voting for Democrats this November?
Tell your story at http://www.whYDA.org
The opportunity our generation has to sweep Democrats into office up and down the ballot in every state in the nation is unprecedented. Turning this opportunity into a reality, however, will take a lot of hard work. We need to do everything we can to convince our friends and family to vote for Democrats come November. With everyone gathering together to celebrate our nation's independence, I can't think of a better weekend to get started.
That is why YDA picked this holiday weekend to unveil our newest project. A web site designed to encourage a community of young voters to share why they are voting for Democrats and why they think others should as well. We call it whYDA.org (get it?), and in order for this to be an effective community building and persuasion tool, we need you to visit and tell your story.
Why are you voting for Democrats this November?
Tell your story at http://www.whYDA.org
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
David Hardt, YDA President
Young Democrats of America
http://whYDA.org
Dear Young Democrat,
On this Fourth of July, whether you are a student a month into a much needed summer with no classes, a young worker excited to have a long weekend to celebrate with friends, or a young family looking forward to fireworks with the kids, you might notice that this year's patriotic celebrations have a little extra hope and optimism attached to them. You see, this year the Fourth of July falls exactly four months before Election Day 2008.
Already, 2008 has proven to be the year of the young voter as a Young Voter Revolution sweeps the country. During many of the primaries and caucuses young voter turnout doubled, tripled - and in some cases - quadrupled compared to the numbers we saw in 2004. Even in deep red states like Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee, more young voters cast ballots for Democrats than Republicans.
Why are you voting for Democrats this November?
Tell your story at http://www.whYDA.org
The opportunity our generation has to sweep Democrats into office up and down the ballot in every state in the nation is unprecedented. Turning this opportunity into a reality, however, will take a lot of hard work. We need to do everything we can to convince our friends and family to vote for Democrats come November. With everyone gathering together to celebrate our nation's independence, I can't think of a better weekend to get started.
That is why YDA picked this holiday weekend to unveil our newest project. A web site designed to encourage a community of young voters to share why they are voting for Democrats and why they think others should as well. We call it whYDA.org (get it?), and in order for this to be an effective community building and persuasion tool, we need you to visit and tell your story.
Why are you voting for Democrats this November?
Tell your story at http://www.whYDA.org
Read More »
The 'mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain
By LIZ SIDOTI, Associated Press Writer
7-3-08
http://news.yahoo.com/page/election-2008-political-pulse-the-middle
WASHINGTON (AP) — They're the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over.
Meet "the mushy middle," a complex chunk of people likely to decide the presidential election but difficult to reach and very hard to please.
"Yes, we can!" isn't floating their boat. Nothing much is, from either candidate.
They aren't uniformly conservative or liberal, and they don't fit strict Republican or Democratic orthodoxy. They aren't typically engaged in politics, and they don't much care about the campaign. And like so many others, they are extraordinarily pessimistic. ...
Some 39 percent of voters called themselves Democratic, 29 percent Republican, and 32 percent independent in the June 13-23 survey, part of an ongoing study tracking opinions of the same group of people over the election cycle. ...
That Democratic edge suggests Obama may be less dependent on votes in the middle than McCain.
Still, the likeliest path to the White House cuts through the center of the electorate.
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Oklahoma AFL-CIO Endorsements, 2008
US Senate: Andrew Rice
US House, District #1: Georgianna Oliver
Corporation Commissioner (short term): Jim Roth
Oklahoma State Senate
District 5: Jerry Ellis
District 7: Richard Lerblance
District 15: Diane Drum
District 17: Charlie Laster
District 21: Bob Murphy
District 31: Keith Erwin
District 33: Tom Adelson
District 37: Nancy Riley
District 43: David Boren
Oklahoma State House of Representatives
District 2: Glen Bud Smithson
District 9: Bill Snyder
District 13: Jerry McPeak
District 14: Eugene Blankenship
District 16: Jerry Shoemake
District 24: Kathi Mask
District 27: Cole Koszara
District 28: Ryan Dean Kiesel
District 33: Mike Pierson
District 36: Scott BigHorse
District 37: Ken Luttrell
District 45: Wallace Collins
District 46: Miranda Norman
District 49: Terry Hyman*
District 50: Daisy Lawler
District 51: Tommy Cosgrove
District 52: Dan McMahan
District 53: Troy Green
District 66: Lucky Lamons
District 78: Jeannie McDaniel
District 82: Jane Anderson
District 83: Edward Holzberger
District 84: Ron Marlett
District 85: Bart Jay Robey
District 87: Dana Orwig
District 90: Linda James
District 94: Scott Inman
District 95: Michael Walker
District 96: Dianne Hunter
District 97: Mike Shelton
District 99: Anastasia Pittman
District 100: James Baggett
District 101: Donnie Lewis
*District 49 State Rep. Terry Hyman passed away a few days ago
US Senate: Andrew Rice
US House, District #1: Georgianna Oliver
Corporation Commissioner (short term): Jim Roth
Oklahoma State Senate
District 5: Jerry Ellis
District 7: Richard Lerblance
District 15: Diane Drum
District 17: Charlie Laster
District 21: Bob Murphy
District 31: Keith Erwin
District 33: Tom Adelson
District 37: Nancy Riley
District 43: David Boren
Oklahoma State House of Representatives
District 2: Glen Bud Smithson
District 9: Bill Snyder
District 13: Jerry McPeak
District 14: Eugene Blankenship
District 16: Jerry Shoemake
District 24: Kathi Mask
District 27: Cole Koszara
District 28: Ryan Dean Kiesel
District 33: Mike Pierson
District 36: Scott BigHorse
District 37: Ken Luttrell
District 45: Wallace Collins
District 46: Miranda Norman
District 49: Terry Hyman*
District 50: Daisy Lawler
District 51: Tommy Cosgrove
District 52: Dan McMahan
District 53: Troy Green
District 66: Lucky Lamons
District 78: Jeannie McDaniel
District 82: Jane Anderson
District 83: Edward Holzberger
District 84: Ron Marlett
District 85: Bart Jay Robey
District 87: Dana Orwig
District 90: Linda James
District 94: Scott Inman
District 95: Michael Walker
District 96: Dianne Hunter
District 97: Mike Shelton
District 99: Anastasia Pittman
District 100: James Baggett
District 101: Donnie Lewis
*District 49 State Rep. Terry Hyman passed away a few days ago
In the New Yorker Magazine, this week, Seymour Hersh says that the Bush Administration is readying itself for an attack on Iran. The title of the piece is, "Preparing the Battlefield"!!
Hersh says that clandestine operations by American commandos into Iran, are being staged out of Afghanistan in an attempt to spy on Irans Nuclear programs.
And what is WORSE, is that the Congress....our DEMOCRATIC Congress, has funded these dangerous ideas at the tune of $400 million!! We elected our majority to GET US OUT OF IRAQ....and NOT to get us INTO Iraq!!! At least that was MY understanding.....
Why is it that Pelosi and Reid REFUSE to do what they KNOW is right about this poor excuse for a commander-in-chief?? And before you tell me about the narrow margins in the Senate, may I point out that the modern "filibuster" is nothing more than a threat....an EMPTY threat, because the minority KNOWS they can get away with it. There is one person in the Senate that can make the Republicans be accountable for their ignorant, goosestepping acceptance of all things Bush/Cheney. That one person is the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid!!
All he has to do is to tell them if they want to filibuster, then so be it. Step up!! Put your name on the act!! Shut down Senate business and explain to the American people, who by large margins against all of this American colonizing by military action, WHY you think they should just let you do WHATEVER you want to do without being accountable for ANY of it!!!
Filibusters would either be short protestations.....or non-existent. Either way, the Bush/Cheney/McCain WAR MONGERING MACHINE will be SHUT DOWN for the remaining time that it takes for Barack Obama to move into the White House and with an even LARGER Democratic majority, finally bring some COMMON SENSE back into the American governmental hallways, and start the task of rebuilding our reputation as the IDEAL to follow, not the insane crazies only good for hating!!!
But, maybe it's just me...............
Hersh says that clandestine operations by American commandos into Iran, are being staged out of Afghanistan in an attempt to spy on Irans Nuclear programs.
And what is WORSE, is that the Congress....our DEMOCRATIC Congress, has funded these dangerous ideas at the tune of $400 million!! We elected our majority to GET US OUT OF IRAQ....and NOT to get us INTO Iraq!!! At least that was MY understanding.....
Why is it that Pelosi and Reid REFUSE to do what they KNOW is right about this poor excuse for a commander-in-chief?? And before you tell me about the narrow margins in the Senate, may I point out that the modern "filibuster" is nothing more than a threat....an EMPTY threat, because the minority KNOWS they can get away with it. There is one person in the Senate that can make the Republicans be accountable for their ignorant, goosestepping acceptance of all things Bush/Cheney. That one person is the Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid!!
All he has to do is to tell them if they want to filibuster, then so be it. Step up!! Put your name on the act!! Shut down Senate business and explain to the American people, who by large margins against all of this American colonizing by military action, WHY you think they should just let you do WHATEVER you want to do without being accountable for ANY of it!!!
Filibusters would either be short protestations.....or non-existent. Either way, the Bush/Cheney/McCain WAR MONGERING MACHINE will be SHUT DOWN for the remaining time that it takes for Barack Obama to move into the White House and with an even LARGER Democratic majority, finally bring some COMMON SENSE back into the American governmental hallways, and start the task of rebuilding our reputation as the IDEAL to follow, not the insane crazies only good for hating!!!
But, maybe it's just me...............
Boren for Congress Launches 2008 Campaign Website... make a donation or signup to help!
Boren for Congress
Friday, June 27, 2008
I am proud to announce the launch of the 2008 online headquarters of the Boren for Congress campaign.
http://www.borenforcongress.com
As we continue growing into the 21st Century Economy, I think it is important that elected officials recognize the importance of technology and the internet in our nation's political discourse, as well as use every tool possible to communicate with voters.
I hope you take the time to read through the resources on this site and send us any questions, comments or criticisms which come to mind. If you like what you see, I hope you'll consider a donation of time or money to our campaign, and that you'll sign up for email alerts so we can keep you updated about activities on the campaign.
Thanks again for being a friend and supporter!
Sincerely,
/s/ Dan Boren
Dan Boren, Second District Congress
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Paid for by Boren for Congress, Post Office Box 1924, Muskogee, OK 74402; 918.683.2401
Boren for Congress
Friday, June 27, 2008
I am proud to announce the launch of the 2008 online headquarters of the Boren for Congress campaign.
http://www.borenforcongress.com
As we continue growing into the 21st Century Economy, I think it is important that elected officials recognize the importance of technology and the internet in our nation's political discourse, as well as use every tool possible to communicate with voters.
I hope you take the time to read through the resources on this site and send us any questions, comments or criticisms which come to mind. If you like what you see, I hope you'll consider a donation of time or money to our campaign, and that you'll sign up for email alerts so we can keep you updated about activities on the campaign.
Thanks again for being a friend and supporter!
Sincerely,
/s/ Dan Boren
Dan Boren, Second District Congress
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Paid for by Boren for Congress, Post Office Box 1924, Muskogee, OK 74402; 918.683.2401
IOwnMyVote.com
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.
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.
AFL-CIO Endorses Obama, Launches "Meet Barack Obama"
by Seth Michaels, Jun 26, 2008
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/06/26/afl-cio-endorses-obama-launches-meet-barack-obama
The AFL-CIO today endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president.
The AFL-CIO General Board, which voted to endorse Obama, includes presidents of all 56 unions in the AFL-CIO, as well as Executive Council members and representatives of state and local federations, trade departments and constituency groups. The General Board votes by per capita membership. In conjunction with the endorsement, the AFL-CIO launched a new website: Meet Barack Obama.
http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/obama.cfm
In its endorsement statement, the General Board noted that Sen. Barack Obama "secured the nomination of his party in a campaign that has energized millions of Americans and spoken to the hopes and dreams of people from every corner of our nation."
His leadership can re-engage disenfranchised Americans and bring our country together. Sen. Obama has advocated a change of direction for our nation that mirrors the priorities of the labor movement.
In announcing the endorsement today, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said, "Barack Obama has proven from his days as an organizer, to his time in the Senate and his historic run for the presidency, that he’s leading the fight to turn around America." Saying, as a champion for working families, Obama...
knows what it’s going to take to create an economy that works for everyone, not just Big Oil, Big Pharma, the insurance companies, the giant mortgage lenders, speculators and the very wealthy. We’re proud to stand with Sen. Obama to help our nation chart a course that will improve life for generations of working people and our children.
Obama has vowed to fight for working families and for an economy that works for all—and he has the record to prove it. As a church-based community organizer, Obama assisted those affected by closing steel mills. As a state senator in Illinois, he sponsored legislation to expand health care and protect overtime pay. As a U.S. senator, Obama has earned a 98 percent lifetime rating from the AFL-CIO. And all along, he’s marched on picket lines and rallied with striking workers.
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by Seth Michaels, Jun 26, 2008
http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/06/26/afl-cio-endorses-obama-launches-meet-barack-obama
The AFL-CIO today endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president.
The AFL-CIO General Board, which voted to endorse Obama, includes presidents of all 56 unions in the AFL-CIO, as well as Executive Council members and representatives of state and local federations, trade departments and constituency groups. The General Board votes by per capita membership. In conjunction with the endorsement, the AFL-CIO launched a new website: Meet Barack Obama.
http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/obama.cfm
In its endorsement statement, the General Board noted that Sen. Barack Obama "secured the nomination of his party in a campaign that has energized millions of Americans and spoken to the hopes and dreams of people from every corner of our nation."
His leadership can re-engage disenfranchised Americans and bring our country together. Sen. Obama has advocated a change of direction for our nation that mirrors the priorities of the labor movement.
In announcing the endorsement today, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney said, "Barack Obama has proven from his days as an organizer, to his time in the Senate and his historic run for the presidency, that he’s leading the fight to turn around America." Saying, as a champion for working families, Obama...
knows what it’s going to take to create an economy that works for everyone, not just Big Oil, Big Pharma, the insurance companies, the giant mortgage lenders, speculators and the very wealthy. We’re proud to stand with Sen. Obama to help our nation chart a course that will improve life for generations of working people and our children.
Obama has vowed to fight for working families and for an economy that works for all—and he has the record to prove it. As a church-based community organizer, Obama assisted those affected by closing steel mills. As a state senator in Illinois, he sponsored legislation to expand health care and protect overtime pay. As a U.S. senator, Obama has earned a 98 percent lifetime rating from the AFL-CIO. And all along, he’s marched on picket lines and rallied with striking workers.
Read More »
Obama Campaign Manager Argues Electability
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/06/25/obama_campaign_manager_argues.html
Barack Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe today made a presentation to the press at the Democratic National Committee arguing that Obama has run up historic margins with women voters and is well-positioned against GOP rival John McCain with Hispanics. The [12 page] Power Point that accompanied the presentation can be viewed here.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/obama_presentation_062508.pdf
or
http://tinyurl.com/5trp7v
Posted at 6:57 PM ET on Jun 25, 2008
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/06/25/obama_campaign_manager_argues.html
Barack Obama's campaign manager David Plouffe today made a presentation to the press at the Democratic National Committee arguing that Obama has run up historic margins with women voters and is well-positioned against GOP rival John McCain with Hispanics. The [12 page] Power Point that accompanied the presentation can be viewed here.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/documents/obama_presentation_062508.pdf
or
http://tinyurl.com/5trp7v
Posted at 6:57 PM ET on Jun 25, 2008
Obama-Clinton rally, Unity NH, Fr 6-27-08 11:30 am EDT
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.
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.