Kentucky Voting 101
by Saul Shemesh
5/19/2008
http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/05/19/213301

Here is all the information you need to vote for Hillary on May 20...

Election Day polling times: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Deadline to return an absentee ballot: 6 p.m. on May 20, 2008 (Election Day)

Voting requirements: In order to vote you will need to bring with you a driver’s license, a Social Security card, a credit card, or another form of ID containing both picture and signature.

Find your polling location: please click here.
https://cdcbp.ky.gov/VICWeb/index.jsp

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Paid for by Hillary Clinton for President

For those wanting some real news from Kentucky, where the "Unbridled Spirit" lives, I can report "Great News" for the Honorable Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and her relentless supporters.

All is well period. Maybe I should repeat that again.

ALL IS VERY WELL PERIOD

You can call us Hillbillies, Rednecks, Country Bumpkins,
or what every else you think might put us down.

In the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, We are proud of our past and current heritages.

We are just as sophisticated, educated, uneducated, intellectual, etc as the rest of the United States.

Yes, we are the same as you.

Do not discount the will of the peoples' vote of KY as it will narrow the gap in the total popular vote.

We were working the phone banks so hard that it overloaded.
Does this mean Kentuckians support Hillary? You bet.

We know a horse race when we see one and ours is coming down the back stretch.

For all Democrats, please note:

The Bluegrass State will return Blue with Hillary in the General Election.

All the posturing to deflect this fact and to minimize a Hillary Victory in Kentucky is just another shrewd campaign tactic to disrupt momentum in the gains of the popular vote by Hillary. It is all about the timing.

The nominee has not been selected. The race for the popular vote has not ended. All the votes are yet to be
counted and placed. After KY and OR, we have Montana, South Dakota, and Puerto Rico (with over its one million voters).

With the trend pointing to a large win in Puerto Rico, do not be surprised to see the popular vote change to Hillary�s side if Floridian�s votes are counted May 31st. (this will not even included Michigan�s vote)

What has everyone been saying over the past months that the super delegates must side with the popular vote?

Okay, and then let them get ready to pony up. Make true on your words. We are coming around the final turn and heading into the backstretch. The race is not over and do not let anyone tell you it is over. You will know when this photo finish is developed.

Back to the campaigning for me now and see the results May 20th.

From a Proud Country Bumpkin, Redneck, Kentucky Hillbilly





Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President 2008

More than 100 Kentucky Leaders Endorse Hillary
by Jamie Radice, Kentucky Communications Director
5/15/2008
http://blog.hillaryclinton.com/blog/main/2008/05/15/165336

After a decisive victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced its Kentucky Steering Committee, made up of more than a hundred leaders across the state that are endorsing Hillary for President.

“We are honored to have the support of so many respected community leaders throughout Kentucky, all dedicated to making Hillary successful in Tuesday’s primary,” said State Director Jonathan Hurst.

Today’s announcement is the latest example of Hillary’s growing momentum across the Bluegrass State. The campaign has opened offices across Kentucky, and Hillary, former President Clinton, and Chelsea have actively campaigned throughout the state.

Hillary’s Kentucky Steering Committee follows below.   Read More »

Kentucky for Hillary Unveils Women’s Leadership Council and Women for Hillary
More Than 1,000 Women Across the Bluegrass State Lend Their Support to Hillary
5/13/2008
http://www.hillaryclinton.com/news/release/view/?id=7685

LOUISVILLE, KY - The Kentucky for Hillary campaign today unveiled its Women’s Leadership Council and announced more than 1,000 Bluegrass Women for Hillary. Women from across the Bluegrass State have lent their support and will continue to help lead Hillary Clinton on her path to victory in Kentucky on Tuesday.

"I am proud to join these women from across the Bluegrass State in support of Hillary for President," said Phyllis George, Former Kentucky First Lady, Former Miss America and longtime friend of Hillary. "We have come together to back Hillary because of her life long commitment to the issues that Kentuckians care most about. She is the candidate best prepared to make a difference for children and families starting on day one in the White House."

Members of the Kentucky for Hillary Women’s Leadership Council are listed below. A complete list of women who are supporting Hillary is available upon request.   Read More »

Saturday 5/9/08 SuperDelegate News-
United States Congressman Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) endorsed Barack Obama for president today, citing Obama's work in the Senate to improve treatment of veterans and his ability to unite the country:

I’m proud to support Barack Obama for President. Senator Obama and I worked together last year to improve care for our soldiers and veterans in the wake of the scandal at Walter Reed, and I know that, as President, he will work hard for our men and women in uniform. Like the primary voters of my congressional district, which Senator Obama carried, I am inspired by Barack’s vision for America, his ability to unify our country and bring much-needed to change to Washington.In response to Congressman Mitchell's endorsement, Senator Obama said:

I am proud to have Congressman Mitchell’s support. He has continued to build on his lifelong service to Arizona’s families by fighting for more benefits for our veterans and military families and working for expanded educational opportunities for all of Arizona’s children. As a former teacher, he knows that each of our students deserves a world-class education, and when I am president we will make this a reality. I thank Congressman Mitchell for his support and will work with him in the months ahead to bring about real change for families in Arizona and across the country.Congressman Mitchell is the 275th superdelegate to endorse Obama. Obama is 156 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.   Read More »

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro 3;15 PM Today May 9th,2008
The Obama campaign announced two more superdelegate endorsements -- Laurie Weahkee, a New Mexico add-on, and Rep. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii. This is Obama's fifth pick up today. (The campaign also announced CA DNC Member Vernon Watkins, but we did not add him into our count, because he was already on our list.)

So far today, it's a net of Obama 7-0.

OBAMA (7): Weahkee, Hirono, Wilmer Lee Jeffcoat, Edward Espinoza, NC DNC Member John Gage, Reps. Donald Payne of NJ and Peter DeFazio of Oregon (+7).
Clinton (0): Rep. Chris Carney of PA (+1), but she lost lost Payne (-1).

The NBC delegate counts:
PLEDGED: Obama 1,590, Clinton 1,426
SUPERS: Clinton 273.5, Obama 269
TOTAL: Obama 1,859, Clinton 1,699.5.

* There are 252.5 undeclared superdelegates (about 50 of which are not named yet).

* Since the Indiana and North Carolina primaries on Tuesday, it's a net of Obama 13-1 in superdelegates.

* Obama has picked up 99 since Super Tuesday to Clinton's 13.5.

* Obama is 166 away from the magic number of 2,025.

Short of cash, Clinton is forced to cut spendingNo-frills events eyed ahead of next primaries as campaign debts growVideo   Fri., May. 9, 2008

The once-formidable fund-raising machine of Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has begun to sputter at the worst possible moment for Mrs. Clinton’s presidential campaign, Clinton advisers and donors said Thursday, with spending curtailed on political events and advertising as Mrs. Clinton seeks to compete in the last six nominating contests.

Mrs. Clinton’s diminished political momentum, following Tuesday’s loss in the North Carolina primary and her narrow victory in Indiana, appears to have had a dampening effect on her fund-raising, aides said, increasing the likelihood that Mrs. Clinton will lend her campaign more of her own money beyond the $11 million she has already provided.

Clinton advisers said Mrs. Clinton was committed to spending more of her own cash on the campaign if necessary, although they spoke optimistically about a rise in fund-raising if she prevails in Tuesday’s primary in West Virginia.

The campaign is clearly running low on cash, although advisers would not say how much money — or how little — Mrs. Clinton currently has. The campaign had started April with over $10 million in unpaid debts, and Mrs. Clinton was vastly outspent by Senator Barack Obama in North Carolina and Indiana.

Kennedy says no to joint ticketPosted: 12:20 PM ET Ted Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama last January.

(CNN) – Add Obama supporter Sen. Ted Kennedy to the list of joint-ticket naysayers.

In an interview airing this weekend, the Massachusetts senator told Bloomberg’s Al Hunt that despite widespread talk of a ticket featuring both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, "I don't think it's possible."

He added that “…I would hope that he would also give consideration to somebody that has — is in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people. And I think if we had real leadership — as we do with Barack Obama — in the number-two spot as well, it'd be enormously helpful.”

Kennedy also said that he had not spoken with former President Bill Clinton since endorsing Barack Obama.

From: CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca

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Another superdelegate for Obama
Posted: 12:19 PM ET
(CNN) �" Barack Obama picked up another superdelegate Friday, narrowing Hillary Clinton's advantage to three.

Democratic National Committee Member Ed Espinoza formally endorsed Obama, saying he has "the character to lead our great nation."

“I am endorsing Barack Obama today because throughout this process I have seen him show a judgment and character that we need in our next president," he said in a statement released by the campaign. "From day one he opposed the Iraq war and has a plan to end the war in a responsible way and bring our sons and daughters home."

Espinoza is a former supporter of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential bid.   Read More »

Who should Senator Barack Obama pick for Vice President?
I have a few favorites on my Vice Presidential list for Senator Obama .
1.)Senator John Edwards he is honest brings new ideas to the table and is a Progressive Democrat was against building new Nuclear Power Plants and just would make a great team if selected .
2.)Senator Barbara Boxer of california who had voted against the War resolution back on Oct 10th,2002 when Clinton voted for it .
She is also a good Senator and Progressive .
3.)Bill Richardson who had the courage to be independent when deciding who he would support for President over a longtime friendship with the Clintons.
He has alot of good ideas that he presented as a Presidential candidate and would make a good Vice Presidential choice as well.
I am sure my list will grow between now and our Democratic Convention in Denver.
So feel free to share your ideas for V.P for the second position on the Obama ticket .

Edwards: Tough for Clinton to 'make the math work'Posted: 12:35 PM ET John Edwards said the math isn't working in Clinton's favor.

(CNN) – John Edwards still isn’t backing a candidate in this year’s Democratic primary race – but it looks like he might be ready to pick a winner.

The former presidential candidate told interviewers on NBC and MSNBC that Barack Obama will probably top the Democratic ticket this fall.

Hillary Clinton has said that she can still win the nomination – but "it's very difficult to make the math work," said Edwards.

Which one of the remaining contenders is best-equipped to beat presumptive Republican nominee John McCain? Edwards tried to avoid picking between the two – then chose Obama, because he said the Illinois senator was the probable Democratic nominee.

He added that he worried the continuing campaign could take a toll on the party’s presidential chances. “I think it’s fine for Hillary to keep making the case for her,” said the former North Carolina senator. “But when that shifts to everything that is wrong with him, then we’re doing damage instead of being helpful.”

Edwards has been heavily wooed by both the Clinton and Obama campaigns since he ended his presidential run in January, but has not publicly endorsed either candidate.

From: CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

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Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Donald Payne (D-NJ) Back Obama; Delegate Countdown - 165 To Go

The AP reports that two more superdelegates are throwing their support behind Senator Obama, bringing the total number of delegates Obama needs for the nomination down to 165...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The movement of Democratic superdelegates to presidential hopeful Barack Obama gained steam Friday, with endorsements expected from two more congressmen.

Obama spokesman Dan Pfeiffer said the Illinois senator plans to receive the endorsement of Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon an event Friday in his homestate. Oregon holds it's primary on May 20.

While polling in the Oregon has been sparse, Obama is believed to hold a significant advantage over New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. With DeFazio, he will have the endorsement of three of the state's four Democratic House members. Reps. Earl Blumenauer and David Wu earlier endorsed Obama, while Gov. Ted Kulongoski and Rep. Darlene Hooley have endorsed Clinton.

In New Jersey, Donald Payne�"a black congressman who had been backing Clinton for the nomination�"is switching his support to Obama, Pfeiffer confirmed.

Clinton won the New Jersey primary on Feb. 5.

"After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs," Payne told The Star-Ledger in Newark, N.J. It was "one of the most difficult decisions I have made," Payne said. "I've really been mulling it over for quite a while."

Obama's endorsements from superdelegates has picked sharply since Tuesday, when he soundly defeated Clinton in North Carolina's primary and held her to a narrow victory in Indiana
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AFGE President and Superdelegate John Gage Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 164 To Go

The AP reports that the American Federation of Government Employees and its President, John Gage, have endorsed Barack Obama. With Gage's superdelegate support, Obama now needs only 164 delegates to secure the nomination...



WASHINGTON (AP) �" The American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Barack Obama Friday, giving the Illinois senator fresh momentum toward capturing the Democratic nomination for president.

"Our people, I think, recognize the enthusiasm and vitality behind Senator Obama's campaign," AFGE President John Gage said.

Gage, a previously uncommitted superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention, said he is also personally endorsing Obama...

While calling Clinton a friend and saying she has worked hard for federal employees, Gage said some members of AFGE's board also think having Obama as the Democratic nominee would help the Democratic slate as a whole. Obama will do better in "bringing along some of the downticket races," Gage said.

AFGE is the largest federal employee union, representing 600,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia.

Gage also said it's time for Democrats to move beyond the primary and start concentrating on the November contest against certain Republican presidential nominee John McCain. "I think it's time we start really focusing in on McCain, who just has a terrible record when it comes to federal employees," Gage said.   Read More »

As it stands, according to the mainstream media, Pro-Life is considered Anti-Abortion. While this may be true, there is a considerable amount of Life, that most Neo-Cons have assured us are 'proper sacrifices' for the greater good, that has been taken away because of the United States actions.

However, take for a moment to consider an alternative to the definations for the term Pro-Life:

1) Being against the Death Penelty.
2) Being against the senseless violence in Iraq that has not only destroyed countless lives, but has caused directly a Civil War, and force several million Iraqis from their homes.
3) Being against using Nuclear Missles as an option in all situations.
4) Being against torture, of any sort that is used, and legalized by the United States today.

I am sure there are a number of others that could be listed, but, the point is, you can not be Pro-Life, if you are not for life.