Asian American and Pacific Islander Democrats

We now have an official nominee: Barack Obama

Mike W — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:49:17 EDT

We now have an official nominee of the Democratic Party for the November 4, 2008 general election for President of the United States:

Barack Obama

David Brooks' NY Times OpEd: " Hoping It's Biden"

Erin Medlicott — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:32:01 EDT

Today here in New York City there are two major newspapers with editorial page articles on prospective VPs. The NY Daily News Editorial today is "Hillary, Hillary, Hillary!" and the New York Times OpEd by David Brooks is titled "Hoping It's Biden."

Sen. Joe Biden In New York Times Today - VP Candidate Profile

Erin Medlicott — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:18:15 EDT

New York, NY (Aug. 18): Senator Joe Biden (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is profiled as a possible Democratic Vice Presidential candidate in today's New York Times on page A-12.

Here is the Web link to the full story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/18/us/politics/18biden.html?_r=1&sq=biden&st=cse&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&scp=2&adxnnlx=1219064871-VKq02KOaajsYXEeL3l4fOA

"Russia Must Stand Down" - Powerful OpEd by Sen. Joe Biden, in Financial Times

Erin Medlicott — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:42:26 EDT

Aug. 13: Former Democratic presidential candidate, and current Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) published a powerful OpEd in the Aug. 12, 2008 issue of Financial Times, "Russia Must Stand Down," which calls for Moscow to "immediately ceasefire."

Here are two quotes from the article:

"By acting disproportionately with a full scale attack on Georgia, and seeking the ouster of Georgia's democratically-elected President Mikheil Saakashvili, Moscow is jeopardising its standing in Europe and the broader international community -- and risking very real practical and political consequences."

"..in the past two months I sponsored two legislative measures intended to nudge Russia toward a closer, more constructive relationship with the United States, including action to allow for increased collaboration with Russia on nuclear energy production. Russia has also lobbied to repeal an old trade provision -- the Jackson-Vanik Amendment -- which currently blocks the country's integration into the World Trade Organization. The fighting in Georgia has erased the possibility of advancing those and other legislative efforts to promote US-Russian partnership in the current Congress. It may derail them permanently if Russia does not reverse course."

And here is the Web link to the full article:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/707f4ebe-686b-11dd-a4e5-0000779fd18c.html

Senator Biden is running for re-election to the Senate; to make a contribution to his campaign please visit his Web site at www.JoeBiden.com.

Update for SMU Petition Signers, 7-14-08 [Bush Library]

Mike W — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:28:35 EDT

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.

Register To Vote, And Send Voltage To DNC Convention.

Michael Tiffany — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:57:20 EDT

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.

Tune In Tonight: C-Span2 -Sen. Joe Biden, 8:52pm ET

Erin Medlicott — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:45:50 EDT

Tues., July 1, 2008, 08:52 PM EDT

National Press Club Speech

"Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics"

U.S. Senator Joe Biden's speech to the
National Press Club

Tune In!

New DNC Group: Democratic Men

Mike W — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:31:28 EDT

Democratic Men

http://www.democrats.org/page/group/DemocraticMen

Democratic Men... a sought-after voting demographic in 2008!

Created: Jun 21st, 2008

Categories: Veterans and Military Families, Everything Else, Blogs

Obama for America Across America

Mike W — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:11:23 EDT

Obama for America Across America
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/statepages

Select your state to find out how to get involved in this campaign for change. Each state site has information regarding events, groups, and other state specific information.

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New links to new online state organizational format

Map there also shows new field offices for campaign

NBC's Brian Williams To Host Meet The Press June 22 - Sen. Joe Biden Is Guest

Erin Medlicott — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:01:49 EDT

Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and staff of MSNBC's Tim Russert, host of "Meet The Press." Tim's passing on June 13 shocked us, and he will be missed.

For those of you who don't already know, NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams will fill in as host of "Meet The Press" until a permanent host is announced.

Please tune in this Sunday, June 22, as Brian Williams interviews former Democratic presidential candidate, and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden, and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Topics will include the Iraq war, the U.S. economy and rising gas prices.

Tim, we will miss you. God bless.

Donate $62 to DNC and/or Obama on July 6

Mike W — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:35:11 EDT

Donate $62 to DNC and/or Obama on July 6

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You [may] have recently received a letter from [Laura Bush] along with a birthday card asking you to help the Republican National Committee celebrate President Bush's 62nd birthday on July 6. ...please take a moment to add your name to the RNC's e-card. https://secure.donationreport.com/donation.html

And if you can, please consider commemorating President Bush's 62nd birthday with a gift...
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Donate $62 to DNC and/or Obama on July 6

DNC
https://www.democrats.org/page/contribute

Obama
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/standard

Gas Prices High....Unveiled Car Run's on Water

Jimmy Smith — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:38:40 EDT

A Japanese venture company, Genepax, has unveiled a car on that runs on water. All it requires is a litre of water. In fact, any kind of water to be exact, whether its river, rain, sea water, or even Japanese tea. Its an electric powered car that runs solely on hydrogen dioxide.
"The main characteristic of this car is that no external input is needed. The car will continue to run as long as you have a bottle of water inside for you to add from time to time," said Kiyoshi Hirasawa, Chief Executive Officer of Genepax, after he proudly announced the company's invention.
Once water is poured into the water tank at the back of the car, the newly invented energy generator takes out the hydrogen from the water, releases electrons and finally generates electrical power.
"We highly recommend our system since it does not require you to build up an infrastructure to recharge your batteries, which is usually the case for most electric cars," said Hirasawa, who is hoping to advertise the car in time for the upcoming G8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan.

YouTube: Not Alex

Mike W — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:48:31 EDT

Not Alex
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq30lapbC9c
0:31
From: karinmoveon
Added: June 16, 2008
If you want others to see this video, help it climb the YouTube ratings. 5-star it, favorite it, comment, and pass to friends! Help get it on the air at
http://pol.moveon.org/donate/alexad.html?rc=youtube

Sen. Joe Biden on "Meet The Press" -- This Sunday, June 15

Erin Medlicott — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:18:37 EDT

Tune in this Sunday, June 15 for MSNBC's "Meet The Press" with Tim Russert. Guests include Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) and national Co-Chair of the McCain For President campaign, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

The senators will square off on Iraq, the economy, rising gas prices and more.

"Meet The Press" airs on MSNBC at 10:30 am ET in New York City and Washington, DC, and at 9:00 am in many other cities.

For a time and station in your neighborhood, visit:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3080248/

For more information pls contact me at Erin_Medlicott@yahoo.com.

Video: I'm Voting Republican [satire]

Mike W — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:15:58 EDT

Video: I'm Voting Republican [satire]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiQJ9Xp0xxU
3:28
Added: June 10, 2008
http://www.ImVotingRepublican.com

I'm Voting Republican is a satirical look at the likely outcome of another four years of Republican government. The not-so-subtle message behind the film is the importance of a united bloc of citizens willing to take the time and effort to vote Democrat in order to improve America's domestic and foreign policy.

Four dollar a gallon gasoline? Why?

Ron McBride — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:39:11 EDT

On June 6th, 2008 the average price of gasoline across the nation rose to $4 per gallon. â€œThereâ€™s nothing worse for our economy than surging energy prices at record highs,â€ said Mark Zandi, Chief Economist for Moodys.com. What do Jesse James and Big Oil have in common? Nothing if you believe the legends of Jesse James, who supposedly robbed from the rich and distributed his ill gotten gains to the poor. Big Oil robs from all of us and keeps the ill gotten gains for themselves.

2008 Texas Democratic Party Platform

Mike W — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:07:17 EDT

2008 Texas Democratic Party Platform
As passed, Texas Democratic Party state convention
Austin, Texas, June 7, 2008
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/tom.blackwell/plat08.pdf

By the Numbers: Texas Democratic Party Convention

Mike W — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:42:59 EDT

By the Numbers: Texas Democratic Party Convention
From: TXDemocrats
Added: June 07, 2008
The potential for Democrats to upset the political status in Texas is moving forward.
3:04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czK-1wA0aNo

Hillary Clinton, Washington, D.C., Sat. 6-7-08 12 n EDT webcast

Mike W — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:30:40 EDT

Hillary Clinton, Washington, D.C., Sat. 6-7-08 11 am CDT webcast

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.

Hillary Clinton, Washington, D.C., Sat. 6-7-08 10 am EDT

Mike W — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:44:44 EDT

Join Hillary for a special event in Washington, D.C.

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