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Someone faster than I am may have already posted this; but, from Politico.com:
Politico.com Breaking News:
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John Edwards to endorse Barack Obama.
For more information...http://www.politico.com
Politico.com Breaking News:
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John Edwards to endorse Barack Obama.
For more information...http://www.politico.com
Announcing the State Blogger Corps
Posted by Aaron Myers on May 14, 2008
http://demconvention.com/announcing-the-state-blogger-corps
Months ago, we began the process of credentialing bloggers who cover state and local politics, as part of the DemConvention State Blogger Corps. More than 400 blogs applied for the program. And they’re incredible. Some blogs are the work of dedicated groups of activists, a few are full-time professional endeavors, and many others are the products of busy individuals blogging about local politics in their free time. Those selected to be part of our State Blogger Corps were announced today. And in every case, these bloggers have become experts on the political happenings in their states.
You’ll see a list below of the 55 blogs that will comprise the State Blogger Corps. They’ll be seated with their respective delegations at the Convention. These bloggers will have some of the best seats in the house and they’ll be the eyes and ears of local audiences online around the country. DNC Chairman Howard Dean recorded a message to introduce the program �" so I’ll let him explain the rest.
Is one of your favorite blogs missing from the list? We had hundreds of great applicants and only a few spots. The Convention staff will work hard to be sure bloggers can cover the Convention from Denver or wherever they may be - with unprecedented access. And wait a few weeks. We’ll soon announce the Convention’s General Blogger Pool, an additional list of diverse blogs covering national politics, niche issues, and more state and local topics.
Congratulations to each blog selected for the State Blogger Corps. I’ll see you in Denver!
The DemConvention State Blogger Corps is listed below.
STATE - BLOG NAME - BLOG URL
Read More »
Posted by Aaron Myers on May 14, 2008
http://demconvention.com/announcing-the-state-blogger-corps
Months ago, we began the process of credentialing bloggers who cover state and local politics, as part of the DemConvention State Blogger Corps. More than 400 blogs applied for the program. And they’re incredible. Some blogs are the work of dedicated groups of activists, a few are full-time professional endeavors, and many others are the products of busy individuals blogging about local politics in their free time. Those selected to be part of our State Blogger Corps were announced today. And in every case, these bloggers have become experts on the political happenings in their states.
You’ll see a list below of the 55 blogs that will comprise the State Blogger Corps. They’ll be seated with their respective delegations at the Convention. These bloggers will have some of the best seats in the house and they’ll be the eyes and ears of local audiences online around the country. DNC Chairman Howard Dean recorded a message to introduce the program �" so I’ll let him explain the rest.
Is one of your favorite blogs missing from the list? We had hundreds of great applicants and only a few spots. The Convention staff will work hard to be sure bloggers can cover the Convention from Denver or wherever they may be - with unprecedented access. And wait a few weeks. We’ll soon announce the Convention’s General Blogger Pool, an additional list of diverse blogs covering national politics, niche issues, and more state and local topics.
Congratulations to each blog selected for the State Blogger Corps. I’ll see you in Denver!
The DemConvention State Blogger Corps is listed below.
STATE - BLOG NAME - BLOG URL
Read More »
This summer, President George W. Bush will smile while jaunting up the stairs to Air Force One - his laughable presidency all but over - with not a care in the world.
For 13 hours, he'll lie on a couch in the airplane, drink pomegranate-flavored water and watch reruns of Texas Rangers games from the glory days of Nolan Ryan and Jose Canseco
Eventually, he'll land in Beijing, China, for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He'll pose and smile for photos with great Chinese leaders.
You'll definitely read about it in the newspaper, and so will people just like you all over the world; and you'll probably feel pretty good when you do. Like a bottle of cheap gin the whole globe can pass around, the Olympics somehow make it okay to forget for a little while.
This is helpful for most of us, but somewhat unfortunate for the Tibetan people, whose struggle against occupation has gone on for nearly 60 years
In 1951, the Chinese government annexed Tibet and declared it part of China. In 1959, an uprising resulted in the expulsion of the Dalai Lama; since that time he has run a "government in exile" based in India and become a martyr for global political rights.
On March 10, in honor of the 49th anniversary of China's great experiment in the abuse of state sovereignty, Tibetan monks began to protest en masse the continued demonization of the Dalai Lama and China's efforts to ethnically cleanse Tibetans.
China, for its part, pledged to "resolutely crush" those people. Within days, it launched a fresh military campaign in the region. It kicked out journalists and declared no quarter on religious figures.
Anyway, a generation later, as a reward for Chinese progress and a concession that China has established itself as a modern global player, it gets to host the Olympics!
Irony in such high doses should be fatal.
For 13 hours, he'll lie on a couch in the airplane, drink pomegranate-flavored water and watch reruns of Texas Rangers games from the glory days of Nolan Ryan and Jose Canseco
Eventually, he'll land in Beijing, China, for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He'll pose and smile for photos with great Chinese leaders.
You'll definitely read about it in the newspaper, and so will people just like you all over the world; and you'll probably feel pretty good when you do. Like a bottle of cheap gin the whole globe can pass around, the Olympics somehow make it okay to forget for a little while.
This is helpful for most of us, but somewhat unfortunate for the Tibetan people, whose struggle against occupation has gone on for nearly 60 years
In 1951, the Chinese government annexed Tibet and declared it part of China. In 1959, an uprising resulted in the expulsion of the Dalai Lama; since that time he has run a "government in exile" based in India and become a martyr for global political rights.
On March 10, in honor of the 49th anniversary of China's great experiment in the abuse of state sovereignty, Tibetan monks began to protest en masse the continued demonization of the Dalai Lama and China's efforts to ethnically cleanse Tibetans.
China, for its part, pledged to "resolutely crush" those people. Within days, it launched a fresh military campaign in the region. It kicked out journalists and declared no quarter on religious figures.
Anyway, a generation later, as a reward for Chinese progress and a concession that China has established itself as a modern global player, it gets to host the Olympics!
Irony in such high doses should be fatal.
Hillary's Election Day Remarks in Indianapolis, IN
May 6, 2008
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/speech/view/?id=7560
Thank you, Indiana. Thank you. Not too long ago, my opponent made a prediction. He said I would probably win Pennsylvania. He would win North Carolina, and Indiana would be the tie-breaker. Well, tonight we've come from behind, we’ve broken the tie, and thanks to you, it's full speed on to the White House.
This has been an extraordinary experience, traveling across Indiana, having an opportunity to meet so many of you. And for everyone who holds your breath at the gas pump, afraid to see how much it cost today, and for everyone working day and night because you want the world for your kids. For every young person with big dreams who deserves a world of opportunity, and for all those who aren't in the headlines but have always written America’s story, tonight is your victory right here. Read More »
May 6, 2008
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/speech/view/?id=7560
Thank you, Indiana. Thank you. Not too long ago, my opponent made a prediction. He said I would probably win Pennsylvania. He would win North Carolina, and Indiana would be the tie-breaker. Well, tonight we've come from behind, we’ve broken the tie, and thanks to you, it's full speed on to the White House.
This has been an extraordinary experience, traveling across Indiana, having an opportunity to meet so many of you. And for everyone who holds your breath at the gas pump, afraid to see how much it cost today, and for everyone working day and night because you want the world for your kids. For every young person with big dreams who deserves a world of opportunity, and for all those who aren't in the headlines but have always written America’s story, tonight is your victory right here. Read More »
Over the past few weeks, I have received some really stupid emails trying to get me to boycott the DNC financially over seating Florida and Michigan delegations to the Democratic convention. I believe this movement is a trojan horse operation being pushed by Republican trolls.
It smells like a Karl Rove type operation.
The financing of the Democratic National Committee should not be crippled as a result of the Clinton-Obama Presidential contest under any circumstances!
The current round of anti-McCain ads being aired by the Democratic National Committee is proof. They are excellent. As Democrats, we should all be helping to finance them if we want to win in November.
Here are a few suggestions.
If you receive an email urging a boycott of DNC donations, reply to the sender that they are helping the Republican Party and that you will be blocking all future emails from them. Then block them.
If you have a website that includes links to other sites, remove all links to sites that promote boycotting the DNC financially.
Make a small donation to the DNC instead of your favorite Presidential candidate this week. Show that you are a real Democrat!
Urge everyone on your email lists to read this post, copy it and send it to every Democrat they know.
Write the Presidential candidate you support and urge them to do a joint televised appeal for funds for the Democratic National Committee. A joint Clinton-Obama fundraising ad would certainly help strengthen the Democratic ticket in November at all levels regardless of eventual nominee.
Thanks,
Stephen Crockett
Host, Democratic Talk Radio http://www.DemocraticTalkRadio.com
Editor, Mid-Atlantic Labor.com http://www.midatlanticlabor.com
It smells like a Karl Rove type operation.
The financing of the Democratic National Committee should not be crippled as a result of the Clinton-Obama Presidential contest under any circumstances!
The current round of anti-McCain ads being aired by the Democratic National Committee is proof. They are excellent. As Democrats, we should all be helping to finance them if we want to win in November.
Here are a few suggestions.
If you receive an email urging a boycott of DNC donations, reply to the sender that they are helping the Republican Party and that you will be blocking all future emails from them. Then block them.
If you have a website that includes links to other sites, remove all links to sites that promote boycotting the DNC financially.
Make a small donation to the DNC instead of your favorite Presidential candidate this week. Show that you are a real Democrat!
Urge everyone on your email lists to read this post, copy it and send it to every Democrat they know.
Write the Presidential candidate you support and urge them to do a joint televised appeal for funds for the Democratic National Committee. A joint Clinton-Obama fundraising ad would certainly help strengthen the Democratic ticket in November at all levels regardless of eventual nominee.
Thanks,
Stephen Crockett
Host, Democratic Talk Radio http://www.DemocraticTalkRadio.com
Editor, Mid-Atlantic Labor.com http://www.midatlanticlabor.com
Message from former DNC Chairs for Hillary Clinton
May 2, 2008
Dear Fellow Democratic Party Member:
Democratic National Committee members work tirelessly to elect Democrats locally, and they serve as strong advocates for finding solutions to our nation's most pressing problems. As former DNC Chairs, we are proud to be leaders in a Party that seeks to alleviate the burden of limited access to health care, fix broken systems of public education, improve working conditions for middle-class men and women, and ensure America's safety and security, at home and abroad.
Those of us who support Hillary Clinton for president do so with the knowledge that she, just like us, has dedicated her life to improving the standard of living for others, and she has worked to make our Party the strong force that it is today. Her values are our Party's values. Her record of fiscal prudence is matched by her commitment to social responsibility. Her accomplishments in the area of strengthening America's security are a matter of public record.
Hillary has run one of the most formidable campaigns inthe history of our Party. Her wins this primary season are significant - Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas. Her base of support includes women, Hispanics, seniors, Catholics, middle and low income Americans, and rural, suburban and urban voters. That's a formidable coalition tailor-made for victory in a November general election.
In fact, if the election were held today, Hillary would beat Senator McCain, but Senator Obama would lose to the presumptive GOP nominee. According to the most recent polls available, Hillary would beat McCain by a margin of 279 to 259 Electoral Votes. But McCain would beat Obama by a margin of 291 to 247 Electoral Votes. Read More »
May 2, 2008
Dear Fellow Democratic Party Member:
Democratic National Committee members work tirelessly to elect Democrats locally, and they serve as strong advocates for finding solutions to our nation's most pressing problems. As former DNC Chairs, we are proud to be leaders in a Party that seeks to alleviate the burden of limited access to health care, fix broken systems of public education, improve working conditions for middle-class men and women, and ensure America's safety and security, at home and abroad.
Those of us who support Hillary Clinton for president do so with the knowledge that she, just like us, has dedicated her life to improving the standard of living for others, and she has worked to make our Party the strong force that it is today. Her values are our Party's values. Her record of fiscal prudence is matched by her commitment to social responsibility. Her accomplishments in the area of strengthening America's security are a matter of public record.
Hillary has run one of the most formidable campaigns inthe history of our Party. Her wins this primary season are significant - Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas. Her base of support includes women, Hispanics, seniors, Catholics, middle and low income Americans, and rural, suburban and urban voters. That's a formidable coalition tailor-made for victory in a November general election.
In fact, if the election were held today, Hillary would beat Senator McCain, but Senator Obama would lose to the presumptive GOP nominee. According to the most recent polls available, Hillary would beat McCain by a margin of 279 to 259 Electoral Votes. But McCain would beat Obama by a margin of 291 to 247 Electoral Votes. Read More »
All good people. Remember left wing it's about having the office, not running your favorite flavor of the day.
The idea being promoted by both John McCain and Hillary Clinton of canceling the federal gasoline tax for the summer is a terrible idea. It fails to address the real issue of runaway fuel prices. It has negative consequences for the safety of our roads and bridges. It is essentially a campaign stunt and distraction. The oil profiteers have already gobbled up any benefit consumers might gain from the cut far in advance of the proposed summer suspension.
Runaway fuel prices are largely the result of market manipulation by speculators and oil companies combined with a “nod and wink” approach to government regulation and law enforcement from the Bush Administration. We need serious government intervention instead of cosmetic window dressing.
Gasoline inventories are rising at the same time that prices are skyrocketing! Oil companies have been intentionally closing refineries to raise prices. The Bush administration has been taking huge quantities off the market by continuing to fill a strategic reserve when the federal government should be releasing the reserve to drive down the prices and breaking the power of speculators.
The federal taxes on fuel are a very tiny percentage of the total price. Gasoline prices rose nationally last month by nearly twice the amount of the federal gas tax. While the suspension of the gasoline tax sounds good, it does nothing but slow the price rise for a couple of weeks while gutting our ability to maintain our roads and bridges.
We already have bridges collapsing and citizens dying. Our transportation safety issue is really important. It is already in a crisis situation without following this irresponsible proposal. We need a huge increase in transportation infrastructure spending by the federal government instead of a dramatic decrease. We need to spend hundreds of billions of dollars over the next few years on rebuilding our national economic infrastructure. We should be training millions of new construction workers by giving our construction unions support for their apprenticeship and training programs. The money has to come from somewhere.
McCain and Clinton are pushing a proposal that is irresponsible and will not even occur under their terms if elected. Neither will be in the White House this summer.
There are some ideas that will help. Aggressive investigations and prosecutions in the oil industry are certainly in order. Illegal price manipulation is likely. Strengthening laws and penalties for market manipulation should be a top priority. All profits derived from illegal market manipulation should be surrendered to the federal government along with huge additional penalties. The law should immediately be changed to make this the standard.
All oil imports should be done through the federal government. The federal government should negotiate the price from a position of strength. Oil companies should not be able to drive up prices by bidding against competitors for imports and using the process as an excuse for price-gouging.
We need a strong “windfall profits tax” on the oil industry. This tax should be used to promote alternative energy and to subsidize the trucking industry fuel costs, which is driving up consumer inflation on other products like food.
Oil refinery closings should only be permitted by the federal government when they do not result in huge price increases. If necessary, the federal government should build their own refineries to supply the American military and feral government vehicles. We should end the Iraq War which is wasting huge quantities of fuel needed by the homeland.
If all else fails, the federal government should consider price controls on fuel and/or nationalizing the oil industry. The oil industry cannot be permitted to control the entire American economy for the benefit of the very, very few.
McCain and Clinton should stop playing politics with the gas tax issue. They should be aggressively pushing for alternative energy solutions like solar, wind, conservation, bio-fuels, Green jobs and technology along with much more federal regulation of the oil companies.
Written by Stephen Crockett (host of Democratic Talk Radio http://www.DemocraticTalkRadio.com and Editor of Mid-Atlantic Labor.com http://www.midatlanticlabor.com). Mail: 698 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, Delaware 19702. Phone: 443-907-2367.
Feel free to publish at no charge without prior approval.
Runaway fuel prices are largely the result of market manipulation by speculators and oil companies combined with a “nod and wink” approach to government regulation and law enforcement from the Bush Administration. We need serious government intervention instead of cosmetic window dressing.
Gasoline inventories are rising at the same time that prices are skyrocketing! Oil companies have been intentionally closing refineries to raise prices. The Bush administration has been taking huge quantities off the market by continuing to fill a strategic reserve when the federal government should be releasing the reserve to drive down the prices and breaking the power of speculators.
The federal taxes on fuel are a very tiny percentage of the total price. Gasoline prices rose nationally last month by nearly twice the amount of the federal gas tax. While the suspension of the gasoline tax sounds good, it does nothing but slow the price rise for a couple of weeks while gutting our ability to maintain our roads and bridges.
We already have bridges collapsing and citizens dying. Our transportation safety issue is really important. It is already in a crisis situation without following this irresponsible proposal. We need a huge increase in transportation infrastructure spending by the federal government instead of a dramatic decrease. We need to spend hundreds of billions of dollars over the next few years on rebuilding our national economic infrastructure. We should be training millions of new construction workers by giving our construction unions support for their apprenticeship and training programs. The money has to come from somewhere.
McCain and Clinton are pushing a proposal that is irresponsible and will not even occur under their terms if elected. Neither will be in the White House this summer.
There are some ideas that will help. Aggressive investigations and prosecutions in the oil industry are certainly in order. Illegal price manipulation is likely. Strengthening laws and penalties for market manipulation should be a top priority. All profits derived from illegal market manipulation should be surrendered to the federal government along with huge additional penalties. The law should immediately be changed to make this the standard.
All oil imports should be done through the federal government. The federal government should negotiate the price from a position of strength. Oil companies should not be able to drive up prices by bidding against competitors for imports and using the process as an excuse for price-gouging.
We need a strong “windfall profits tax” on the oil industry. This tax should be used to promote alternative energy and to subsidize the trucking industry fuel costs, which is driving up consumer inflation on other products like food.
Oil refinery closings should only be permitted by the federal government when they do not result in huge price increases. If necessary, the federal government should build their own refineries to supply the American military and feral government vehicles. We should end the Iraq War which is wasting huge quantities of fuel needed by the homeland.
If all else fails, the federal government should consider price controls on fuel and/or nationalizing the oil industry. The oil industry cannot be permitted to control the entire American economy for the benefit of the very, very few.
McCain and Clinton should stop playing politics with the gas tax issue. They should be aggressively pushing for alternative energy solutions like solar, wind, conservation, bio-fuels, Green jobs and technology along with much more federal regulation of the oil companies.
Written by Stephen Crockett (host of Democratic Talk Radio http://www.DemocraticTalkRadio.com and Editor of Mid-Atlantic Labor.com http://www.midatlanticlabor.com). Mail: 698 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, Delaware 19702. Phone: 443-907-2367.
Feel free to publish at no charge without prior approval.
Yes, that is right! HAPPY VICTORY IN IRAQ DAY!!! It actually seems more like 20 years ago since President George W. Bush stood on that carrier deck and claimed VICTORY in front of a banner that said "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"!!
(Of course the administration first said that the Navy had ordered the banner up, but later admitted that it was the Bush people.....just one of MANY LIES).
Anyway, I just wanted to celebrate this great day with everyone on PB!!
And remember this one very important fact!
If WE allow John McCain to win the White House, (and only Democrats can help him acheive that), TODAY will still be EARLY in this Bush Occupation of Iraq....and MORE dead American kids...and even MORE crippled and maimed Amercian kids from IED's....and MORE indebtedness to Communist China for our great-grandchildren to inherit....and MORE record profits for oil companies.....because of HIGHER oil and gasoline prices allowed by another Republican president.....and MORE, MORE, MORE..........
If you liked the last 8 years of Republican rule, you are gonna LOVE the next 4 years....and mainly because we are just too ignorant to realize that the BIG picture is MUCH more important....MUCH MORE IMPORTANT than whether it is Barack or Hillary!!
(Of course the administration first said that the Navy had ordered the banner up, but later admitted that it was the Bush people.....just one of MANY LIES).
Anyway, I just wanted to celebrate this great day with everyone on PB!!
And remember this one very important fact!
If WE allow John McCain to win the White House, (and only Democrats can help him acheive that), TODAY will still be EARLY in this Bush Occupation of Iraq....and MORE dead American kids...and even MORE crippled and maimed Amercian kids from IED's....and MORE indebtedness to Communist China for our great-grandchildren to inherit....and MORE record profits for oil companies.....because of HIGHER oil and gasoline prices allowed by another Republican president.....and MORE, MORE, MORE..........
If you liked the last 8 years of Republican rule, you are gonna LOVE the next 4 years....and mainly because we are just too ignorant to realize that the BIG picture is MUCH more important....MUCH MORE IMPORTANT than whether it is Barack or Hillary!!
Although, I have pointed out on more than one occassion that I voted for Hillary Clinton in the Texas Primary, I have tried to stay a non-partisan when it comes to Senators Clinton and Obama. I am a Democrat, first and foremost!
But I do believe that as the so-called "Super-Delegates" need to really do some quick, but strong evaluations of the situation that we find ourselves in at the moment.
Rev. Jeremiah Wright, I am afraid (but not certain), seems to have done some serious damage to Barack Obama.....the kind that could, and I said COULD, effect the party in November. I was very glad to see the Senator throw the good Reverend under the bus, but I am very concerned that it may be too late. Whether we like it or not, it appears that Wright has literally frightened some people with his extremism.
Anyone who has seen Bill Clinton using words that seem to be racist, really needs to pay some attention to Rev. Wright. He is devisive and extreme. Yes, you CAN be as extreme on the Left as the past 8 years have been from the Right. And the Reverend has figured out how to do it. I am sure he has always preached his feelings...which is fine....and hasn't changed much over the past 30 years or so. However, when you align yourself with the first legitimate African-American presidential candidate, you really shouldn't say things in public that reflect so badly on him, IF you really have an interest in racial equality in this country.
As much as I really hate the "Super-Delegate" system, it is obvious that situations like THIS is really what they had in mind when the party instituted the policy.
Since Obama has taken this lead in pledged delegates, problems, such as Rev. Wright, have popped up and need to be considered. I am NOT even suggesting that Senator Obama feels or believes the same way that his former minister does, either. But when you are talking about heartland folks in the political center, that will, without a doubt, be the swing voters in November, you HAVE to consider the possibility that THEY would be looking hard at someone who doesn't SEEM to be as extreme.
I still fear the VP chosen by John McCain, and the chance he might not live out his term while under the pressure of the office. And because of those fears, I believe that the 'Supers' need to think about the possibilities and WHATEVER their views are......ACT QUICKLY!! Drawing this out is really getting ME antcy!
And I am the one who has always thought the longer it went, the better for the party.....NO MORE!
But I do believe that as the so-called "Super-Delegates" need to really do some quick, but strong evaluations of the situation that we find ourselves in at the moment.
Rev. Jeremiah Wright, I am afraid (but not certain), seems to have done some serious damage to Barack Obama.....the kind that could, and I said COULD, effect the party in November. I was very glad to see the Senator throw the good Reverend under the bus, but I am very concerned that it may be too late. Whether we like it or not, it appears that Wright has literally frightened some people with his extremism.
Anyone who has seen Bill Clinton using words that seem to be racist, really needs to pay some attention to Rev. Wright. He is devisive and extreme. Yes, you CAN be as extreme on the Left as the past 8 years have been from the Right. And the Reverend has figured out how to do it. I am sure he has always preached his feelings...which is fine....and hasn't changed much over the past 30 years or so. However, when you align yourself with the first legitimate African-American presidential candidate, you really shouldn't say things in public that reflect so badly on him, IF you really have an interest in racial equality in this country.
As much as I really hate the "Super-Delegate" system, it is obvious that situations like THIS is really what they had in mind when the party instituted the policy.
Since Obama has taken this lead in pledged delegates, problems, such as Rev. Wright, have popped up and need to be considered. I am NOT even suggesting that Senator Obama feels or believes the same way that his former minister does, either. But when you are talking about heartland folks in the political center, that will, without a doubt, be the swing voters in November, you HAVE to consider the possibility that THEY would be looking hard at someone who doesn't SEEM to be as extreme.
I still fear the VP chosen by John McCain, and the chance he might not live out his term while under the pressure of the office. And because of those fears, I believe that the 'Supers' need to think about the possibilities and WHATEVER their views are......ACT QUICKLY!! Drawing this out is really getting ME antcy!
And I am the one who has always thought the longer it went, the better for the party.....NO MORE!
Around PA In 90 Minutes-Citizen Journalists Report on PA Primary
FROM INVISIBILITY TO BEYOND
Special 90 minute "Voice of the Voters!" & "American Voices"
Starting at 7:30 PM ET Wednesday, April 23rd
1360 AM Greater Philadelphia & and on the Internet www.voiceofthevoters.org
Millions of Pennsylvanians sought to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, yet the 90% who had to use state's voting machines were "voting blind." Nonetheless, Citizen activists hit the streets to watch the parts of the process that they could monitor.
In this 90-minute special edition of Voice of the Voters & American Voices , we'll ask:
--Why is Pennsylvania now being called the Invisible State; portents for the future?
--Were voters able to vote or turned away? Why?
--Was there any indication of "Operation Chaos"?
--What was impact of the so-called "fleeing voter"?
--Were machine breakdowns common and how were they handled? Lines?
--Were provisional and emergency ballots available?
--What "anomalies" did voters and poll watchers notice?
--What were voters most serious concerns both in voting and issues for 2008?
--What have we learned about the State of PA Elections and Potential Impact on November?
Guests will have been on the ground, gathering information, filming or handling phone calls and will present first hand knowledge of this vital State's Operation on Primary Day. a forecast of things to come?
Dr. Alan Brau, Lehigh Valley CVI
Dr. Richard King, Western PA, PA-VerifiedVoting.org
Holly Jacobson, VoterAction reports from Hotline & Legal Action
Marybeth Kuznik, VotePA, overview of the State
Michael Collins, "Scoop" Independent News
Paddy Shaffer and Marj Creech, Centre PA. Came in from Ohio Election Justice Campaign
Sara Haile-Mariam, Philadelphia & Suburbs. Representing Youth Activists around the State
Suzanne Erb, Philadelphia (also reporting on difficulties with Disability voting)
Lori Rosolowsky with special report on the "Story of Creekside" .. Disenfranchisement?
And several others will contribute their eyewitness experience as we continue to gather stories across the Keystone State
Join in this important dissection of how Pennsylvania handled the primary, key concerns and questions, hosted by Jim Strait with input from Mary Ann Gould. John Gideon of VotersUnite.Org will provide news update as well as his perspective of PA reports.
Listeners can call in questions live at 856-227-1360 and submit questions in advance at the Voice of the Voters! Website. Internet. Access also at http://wnjc.duxpond.com/
Archived Voice of the Voters! programs can be found at http://www.voiceofthevoters.org
Coalition for Voting Integrity
FROM INVISIBILITY TO BEYOND
Special 90 minute "Voice of the Voters!" & "American Voices"
Starting at 7:30 PM ET Wednesday, April 23rd
1360 AM Greater Philadelphia & and on the Internet www.voiceofthevoters.org
Millions of Pennsylvanians sought to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, yet the 90% who had to use state's voting machines were "voting blind." Nonetheless, Citizen activists hit the streets to watch the parts of the process that they could monitor.
In this 90-minute special edition of Voice of the Voters & American Voices , we'll ask:
--Why is Pennsylvania now being called the Invisible State; portents for the future?
--Were voters able to vote or turned away? Why?
--Was there any indication of "Operation Chaos"?
--What was impact of the so-called "fleeing voter"?
--Were machine breakdowns common and how were they handled? Lines?
--Were provisional and emergency ballots available?
--What "anomalies" did voters and poll watchers notice?
--What were voters most serious concerns both in voting and issues for 2008?
--What have we learned about the State of PA Elections and Potential Impact on November?
Guests will have been on the ground, gathering information, filming or handling phone calls and will present first hand knowledge of this vital State's Operation on Primary Day. a forecast of things to come?
Dr. Alan Brau, Lehigh Valley CVI
Dr. Richard King, Western PA, PA-VerifiedVoting.org
Holly Jacobson, VoterAction reports from Hotline & Legal Action
Marybeth Kuznik, VotePA, overview of the State
Michael Collins, "Scoop" Independent News
Paddy Shaffer and Marj Creech, Centre PA. Came in from Ohio Election Justice Campaign
Sara Haile-Mariam, Philadelphia & Suburbs. Representing Youth Activists around the State
Suzanne Erb, Philadelphia (also reporting on difficulties with Disability voting)
Lori Rosolowsky with special report on the "Story of Creekside" .. Disenfranchisement?
And several others will contribute their eyewitness experience as we continue to gather stories across the Keystone State
Join in this important dissection of how Pennsylvania handled the primary, key concerns and questions, hosted by Jim Strait with input from Mary Ann Gould. John Gideon of VotersUnite.Org will provide news update as well as his perspective of PA reports.
Listeners can call in questions live at 856-227-1360 and submit questions in advance at the Voice of the Voters! Website. Internet. Access also at http://wnjc.duxpond.com/
Archived Voice of the Voters! programs can be found at http://www.voiceofthevoters.org
Coalition for Voting Integrity
I just read a wonderful article by Elizabeth Edwards about the press and how it is failing the electorate. In it she cites the campaigns of several candidates on both sides of the aisle and how the press handled their coverage of those campaigns.
Before you go to the article (if you haven't already read it) think about whether you know more about Obama's bowling scores than his healthcare plan.
Talking Points Memo has something interesting that again shows the two-faced attitudes of the Clinton camp as a whole.
You'll find it here:
AP: Some young religious voters focus on social justice
By LILLIAN CUNNINGHAM, Medill News Service for The Associated Press Fri Apr 25, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080425/ap_on_el_pr/the_young_and_religious
CHICAGO - Beau Underwood is putting his faith in politics. He's a 22-year-old at the University of Chicago Divinity School, an active member of the Disciples of Christ and - "in his spare time-" he's showing candidates that the path to political righteousness doesn't always veer right.
Underwood and a growing number of other young, left-leaning believers are entering the political arena as campaign aides, lobbyists, grass-root activists and engaged voters. They are trying to expand the focus of faith-based politics beyond the religious right's hot-button issues of abortion and gay marriage. And they are placing social justice issues, like poverty and war, at the intersection of their moral and political decision making.
"The religious voice in politics is not one unified voice," said Underwood, a self-described moderate who has worked as an aide on several Democratic local and congressional campaigns in his home state of Illinois.
"There are times when the media paints a very narrow picture of the religiously minded voter as
By LILLIAN CUNNINGHAM, Medill News Service for The Associated Press Fri Apr 25, 2008
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080425/ap_on_el_pr/the_young_and_religious
CHICAGO - Beau Underwood is putting his faith in politics. He's a 22-year-old at the University of Chicago Divinity School, an active member of the Disciples of Christ and - "in his spare time-" he's showing candidates that the path to political righteousness doesn't always veer right.
Underwood and a growing number of other young, left-leaning believers are entering the political arena as campaign aides, lobbyists, grass-root activists and engaged voters. They are trying to expand the focus of faith-based politics beyond the religious right's hot-button issues of abortion and gay marriage. And they are placing social justice issues, like poverty and war, at the intersection of their moral and political decision making.
"The religious voice in politics is not one unified voice," said Underwood, a self-described moderate who has worked as an aide on several Democratic local and congressional campaigns in his home state of Illinois.
"There are times when the media paints a very narrow picture of the religiously minded voter as