Posts with the tag AFL-CIO

Moving on to Issues: Let's confront CEO Pay Scandal

Liz — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:30:01 EDT

I just read a wonderful post by James Parks on the afl-cio site. I say hold their feet to the fire until their toes fall off.

TIME TO CONFRONT CEO PAY SCANDAL and ONE-SIDED REPUBLICAN TAXATION SCHEMES

It’s no surprise that 77 percent of the public says CEOs “earn too much,” according to a 2007 Financial Times/Harris poll, especially when you consider that about a week after US Airways began charging passengers $2 for water, the airline announced it was giving its top seven executives more than $5.3 million in stock options. Or that a new report shows tax and accounting loopholes for top executives and corporations cost taxpayers $20 billion a year. And that sentiment has likely intensified in 2008, says Sarah Anderson, with one banker after another walking away from the mortgage mess with overflowing pockets.

GO HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE. But be forewarned it will open slow BUT it is worth the wait.

It also praises Obama and tells how he is different in regard to these matters.

http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/09/02/time-to-confront-ceo-pay-scandal/

AFL CIO SAYS NO ON COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

Liz — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:56:30 EDT

I trust their their lawyers who have a lot better qualification and credentials and skills in determining what this bill translates to the workers than anyone blogging on this site.

We are all entitled of our "opinions" of course. But I'll stick with the experts who represent labor as opposed to the conservatives who make up claptrap to justify yet another trade agreement. It really should be telling enough simply because George Bush and John McCain are pushing it to say no.

Here is the latest from the AFL CIO. Believe Bush, Cheney, McCain and the opinions of the conservative bloggers on this site if you like. It's a free country. I'm sticking with labor unions and their opinion of it.

http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/07/01/mccains-colombia-trade-policy-hurts-workers-here-and-abroad/

PA-05: McCracken for Congress -- Weekly Update -- August 17, 2008

Victor M. Ordonez — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:04:16 EDT

Campaign Receiving Important Endorsements:

As we move into the fall campaign season, the McCracken for Congress campaign is receiving several important endorsements. Earlier this month we were honored to receive the endorsement from the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO. This is a key endorsement from an organization that is a leader in supporting the rights of the working people, not only in the 5th district, but in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

Advocacy Programs for Workers and AFL-CIO blog

Liz — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:46:38 EDT

The AFL-CIO offers many opportunities for people to participate in furthering the interests of labor and democracy. Here are a few of the opportunities:

Other Advocacy Campaigns that have been sponsored by AFL CIO

Force Elaine to act on combustible dust!
Outraged about Elaine?
Tell her.
Pledge not to ship with FedEx Ground
Tell Burger King to Play Fair with Farmworkers
Tell Verizon to put up the flag
Thank you for calling American Eagle.
What's the Worst of Elaine's Worst Demand
Justice for Smithfield Workers!
Stand Up for Garth's Friends with Low Wages
Tell FedEx You're FedUp with Unionbusting
Fight back against Wall Street unionbusting
Huge failure at mine safety agency
Tell American Eagle Unionbusting Doesn't Fit!
Congratulate the Farmworkers' Victory at Burger King
Striking Writers Need Your Help
Oppose the Colombia "free" trade agreement

GO HERE TO THEIR OFFICIAL BLOG. I SEE THAT THIS MORNING THEY HAVE AN ARTICLE ON ONE OF MY FAVORITE TOPICS: "WE PAY TAXES, MOST CORPORATIONS DON'T

Bookmark this page and become a friend of labor by participating.

http://blog.aflcio.org/

Stop Wal-Mart from Telling Workers How to Vote

Liz — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:34:56 EDT

The following post is form James Parks, an AFL-CIO blogger, I thought it is worth repeating here:

Take Action to Stop Wal-Mart from Telling Workers How to Vote

BY James Parks Aug 12, 2008

Workers across the country are outraged that Wal-Mart is trying to squelch the Employee Free Choice Act by encouraging its managers and supervisors to vote against Democratic candidates this fall because the Democrats would make it easier to form unions in stores like Wal-Mart.

You can take action in two ways. First, tell Wal-Mart to stop intimidating workers. Send a message here. Next, sign a petition urging the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to investigate Wal-Mart’s electioneering to see if any laws were violated. The workers’ advocate group American Rights at Work says its petition drive has garnered more than 25,000 signatures.

Click here to join them and sign the petition. But act fast. The petition will be delivered to the FEC on Thursday. According to The Wall Street Journal, Wal-Mart is telling employees if Democrats like Sen. Barack Obama are elected, they will pass the Employee Free Choice Act, which levels the playing field and allows workers to make a free choice of whether to join a union without employer interference. In one such meeting at a Wal-Mart store, according to the Journal:

PA-05: McCracken for Congress -- Weekly Update -- August 3, 2008

Victor M. Ordonez — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:35:35 EDT

White House Announces Bush Administration to Leave a Record Budget Deficit of $482 Billion.

Since January when we began our campaign for the 5th District seat in the US Congress, I've consistently stressed that my biggest concern is the fiscal mess that has happened in Washington. This week, White House officials admitted the Bush administration would leave office in January 2009 with a record budget deficit sitting on the books of $482 BILLION. This record $482 billion deficit is coupled with a record debt of $9.5 trillion.

On January 20th, 2001, when George W. Bush was sworn in to his first term in office and the Republican Party had control of both houses of Congress, the United States government had a record budget surplus, our economy was in a period of record expansion and the national debt was being paid down. In fact, if the Bush administration would have continued the fiscally responsible polices from the 90's by continuing to grow the surplus and pay down the debt, the federal debt could have been retired by 2013.

PA-05: McCracken for Congress -- Weekly Update -- July 27th, 2008

Victor M. Ordonez — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:46:06 EDT

A busy week campaigning across the 5th district:

The highlight of the past week was the opening of the Centre County Democratic Campaign Headquarters in State College. Over 200 people were on hand to celebrate the opening that included a round of rousing speeches from candidates and campaign representatives including Greg Stewart and Jay Paterno for the Obama campaign, Auditor General Jack Wagner, State Representative Scott Conklin and candidate for state representative Joanne Tosti-Vasey. I want to thank and congratulate Centre County Democratic Chair Diane Gregg, Greg Stewart, Ben Flatgard and everyone else involved in getting the headquarters up and running. Having a facility like this in downtown State College is going to be a tremendous help to all the candidates and the people who are working on the campaigns.

Breaking Campaign News Hillary Clinton Campaign Talking about Ending her Campaign

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:50:01 EDT

Senator Hillary Campaign insiders told MsNbc The Morning Joe Show this morning that Senator Clinton is planning on dropping out.

I will give you more on this as we get the infomation in some of her speech you could hear when she won West Virginia that it was over and that Clinton will support the Persumptive Nominee which she wants her supportes in the Democratic Party to do aswell.

I am going to take a wild guess that she will officially drop out after the Oregon and Kentucky primary or by June 3rd 2008.

I do not believe the Clinton campaign will take this all the way to the Convention.

Hillary and her campaign will not want to be seen in history as preventing the Democrats from taking back the Whitehouse.

I just hope Hillary will fight as hard for Senator Barack Obama as she did during the Democratic Primaries in her bid for to be President of The United States.

I ask all Clinton supporters to join us now in a United front to defeat McCain and the Bush failed Policies of the last 8 years now.

Support Obama as Senator Clinton will once she drops out in early June at the latest.

Obama yes We Can beat McCain and Yes He Will .

Obama SuperDelegate Endorsement News

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:12:23 EDT

Countdown to the Nomination - 121.5 Delegates to Go
by Sam Graham-FelsenFriday, May 16, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Yesterday, Obama secured the support of 4 superdelegates (Reps. Henry Wexler, Jim McDermott and Howard Berman and Larry Cohen (CWA DNC)), 1 pledged delegate in North Carolina (because of updated vote tallies in the state) and 7 pledged delegates that had previously supported John Edwards. That means that the number for Obama to secure a majority of pledged delegates has gone down from 25 to 17. And the number Obama needs to secure the nomination is 121.5.

The Math

Total Pledged Delegates: 3,253

Pledged Delegates needed for a majority of pledged delegates: 1,627

Total delegates needed for nomination: 2,025

Edwards Pledged Delegates who are now Obama Delegates:7

Obama Pledged Delegates:1,603

Obama Super Delegates: 293.5

Obama Total Delegates:1,903.5

Delegates Obama needs for a majority of pledged delegates: 17

Obama need to secure the Democratic nomination: 121.5

Please make some calls and make a donation today and continue the momentum. We're getting close, but we need everyone to continue to be involved if we want to make this thing happen.

Obama SuperDelegates News Today-Four SuperDegates Endorse Senator Barack Obama

Progressive Democrat — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:53:44 EDT

Here is todays new Superdelegate News again Obama gets more Supers everyday moving on his side to become our next nominee and Democrat to run against McCain.

Will start with the first one in order to the last of the four today
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Rep. Tom Allen (D-ME) Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 153 To Go that was earlier today below
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Breaking from the Portland Press Herald...

Democratic Rep. Tom Allen announced this morning that he is supporting Barack Obama for president.

"I have been friends for a very long time with former President Clinton and Sen. Clinton. I respect their service to our nation," Allen said in a written statement. He added that "most of the primary voters across the nation have now spoken. It is time to bring a graceful end to the primary campaign. We now need to unify the Democratic party and focus on electing Sen. Obama and a working majority in the United States Senate."
More on Rep. Allen's endorsement...

PORTLAND ��" Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Tom Allen today pledged his support to Senator Barack Obama. Allen made his announcement during a 10:30 a.m. press conference at his campaign headquarters here.

Allen said he believes that both Obama and Senator Hillary Clinton are “supremely qualified to be president.”

“I have been friends for a very long time with former President Clinton and Senator Clinton. I respect their service to our nation. Hillary Clinton has run a vigorous campaign and has attracted a passionate following in Maine and around the country. She loves this country and is a true leader. For her service, I am grateful,” he said.

“Most of the primary voters across the nation have now spoken. It is time to bring a graceful end to the primary campaign. We now need to unify the Democratic Party and focus on electing Senator Obama and a working majority in the United States Senate. That is how we can change the direction of the country.

“I am running for the U.S. Senate because I believe Maine should lead the change this country needs. I share important priorities with Barack Obama: universal health care, reining in gas and food prices, greater independence from foreign oil, bringing our troops safely home from Iraq, creating jobs and strengthening the middle class.”

Allen said Obama is the embodiment of change for Maine and America.

“In February I watched a new generation of Mainers become involved in our nominating process because they were energized and hopeful about the future. I watched Independents and Democrats ��" and even a lot of Republicans -- in Maine enthusiastically support Barack Obama because they believe he can and will put America back on track,” he said.

Obama won Maine’s Democratic caucuses in February. His candidacy helped drive record turnout of some 45,000 participants.

Senator Obama said Maine needs Tom Allen in the U.S. Senate for the change we need. Obama’s full statement:

“Tom Allen understands the challenges this country is facing, and no one has worked harder to solve them. He knows that if we’re going to bring about the change this country needs, we’re going to have to change the way Washington works. That’s why he’s never been afraid to stand up to the special interests and demand accountability from our leaders.

“Like me, Tom opposed the war in Iraq from the start, and he’s been a tireless advocate for ending the war and reshaping our foreign policy to truly make this country safer and more respected. He’s fought for tax cuts for the middle class, health care for all, and a return to fiscal responsibility -- something this President and his allies in the Senate seem to have forgotten about completely.

“I’ve had the opportunity to meet voters from every corner of Maine, and they have spoken with one voice about the need for real change. There’s no question that Tom’s record of service, his tenacity, and his judgment will make him an excellent Senator. I’m thrilled to be working alongside him in this critical election, and I look forward to working with him as President.”
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Then here is the next one that happened later after that endorsement.
Hawaii Superdelegate Dolly Strazar Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 152 To Go
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:13 PM
CHICAGO, IL ��" Today, Hawaii Superdelegate Dolly Strazar endorsed Barack Obama for President. Strazar is the 279th superdelegate to endorse Obama. Obama is 152 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Strazar's statement...

As a Democratic National Committeewoman, I have felt it my duty to let this unique presidential campaign process play out, one that has reached across the country and engaged millions of Americans in expressing their preference for a Democratic nominee before expressing my preference as a superdelegate. I am now convinced that it is time to pull together behind a single candidate who has the backing of a growing number of Americans. I therefore announce my wholehearted endorsement of Senator Barack Obama.

I have had and still do have the utmost respect for Senator Hillary Clinton and the positive and uplifting force that both of the Clintons have been in Hawaii. It excites me, however, to enter active campaigning for a son of Hawaii who learned the lessons of "getting along" that so dominate the values of the people of the fiftieth state. I am convinced that these values of inclusiveness and respect for differences that we take for granted in Hawaii are part of what has made our America a nation based on freedom, equality, justice and the pursuit of happiness. I further believe that these values will serve to unify our country and lead us to victory in November.

The will of Democrats in Hawaii was expressed loudly and clearly in February and I am proud to see that that same vision has been reflected throughout the country in Democratic support for Senator Obama.

Dr. Marie Dolly Strazar is a member of the Hawaii Democratic Party.
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Senator Daniel Akaka Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 151 To Go
Monday, May 12, 2008 at 01:56 PM
CHICAGO, IL ��" Today, U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka from Hawaii endorsed Barack Obama for President. Akaka is the 280th superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is now 151 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Senator Akaka’s Statement is below:

For more than a year, people have asked me who I plan to endorse for President of the United States. I’ve waited this long for several reasons. The Democratic campaign began with more than ten declared candidates. As a veteran of more than 30 years on Capitol Hill, I knew each and everyone of them and had worked closely with all. I had no doubt that each of them had the knowledge and ability to lead our country out of the financial and diplomatic chaos that we’ve experienced for the past eight years.

Having waged a number of campaigns myself, I can tell you they are not easy. Campaigns are tests, and there’s no tougher one than running for President. Like many Americans, I’ve followed the campaign for President closely and with growing interest, eager to see which candidate would articulate a vision for our country, encourage hope and renew faith in our government, and stand to the rigors of a nationwide contest.

After giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided that for me, that candidate is Barack Obama.

Rather than echo his supporters or review his platform on health care, the environment, or the war in Iraq, I want to add a different voice to those who believe Senator Obama would make a fine President. He is the antidote we need to cure Washington of the uninspired, partisan politics that has plagued our country far too long.

What makes him uniquely qualified? A March 2008 feature in Vanity Fair magazine offers a clue: “He was born and came of age in Hawaii, the 50th state and in many ways among the freest��'thinking, where mixed��'race ancestry is …a given... If Obama comes across as a bit of a softy��"if you don’t see the toughness or the ambition at first��"it may be in part because he spent his formative years in a place where ‘Live Aloha’ had not yet become a slogan aimed at recapturing a more gracious time, but was simply a way of life.”

I have great hope, that in his own way, Barack Obama will achieve what I have been working to accomplish my entire Congressional career, more tolerance and understanding, an appreciation for common goals and interests, rather than an emphasis on our differences.

While I am pledging my support to Senator Obama, I want to make it very clear that I hold both Senator Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton in the highest regard as colleagues and friends. Senator Clinton has campaigned hard and well and I wish her all the best as we move forward. In an example of her leadership and commitment, Senator Clinton has promised that come November, the Democratic Party will be united behind our presidential nominee and I send her my fondest aloha for her courage and selflessness.
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Last but not least the last one for today Idaho Superdelegate Keith Roark Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 150 To Go
May 12, 2008 at 02:18 PM
CHICAGO, IL ��" Today, Idaho Superdelegate Keith Roark endorsed Barack Obama for President. Roark is the 281st superdelegate to endorse Obama, who is 150 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Roark's statement:

After several months of careful consideration, I am announcing today that I will cast my vote this August at the Democratic National Convention for the next President of the United States, Senator Barrack Obama. I have not come quickly or easily to this decision. Democrats are blessed to have two outstanding candidates vying for our party’s nomination at this defining moment in American history.

I have no doubt that Senator Obama will run the stronger race. The unprecedented enthusiasm Senator Obama has generated here in Idaho is unlike anything I have seen in the past 31 years of active political participation in this State. He has captured the imagination and mint fresh optimism of young voters from Couer d’Alene to Caldwell, from Murphy to Montpelier. I firmly believe that the critical process of rebuilding the Idaho Democratic Party will receive a once in a lifetime boost from Senator Obama’s candidacy.

Keith Roark is Chairman of the Idaho Democratic Party.

Please make some calls today to help build Obama's delegate lead and grow the movement.

So today 4 new SuperDelegates endorsed Obama who is now the persumptive nominee of the Democratic Party who will face McCain in the General.

Thnak you to all the Superdelegates today that have realize Senator Barack Obama is the Progressive Change America needs now.

Breaking SuperDelegate News Another Endorses Obama

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:58:56 EDT

Another superdelegate for Obama
Posted: 12:19 PM ET
(CNN) â€" 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.

Who Should Senator Obama Pick for Vice President?

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:28:37 EDT

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 .

Senator John Edwards:Obama Will Most Likely be The Nominee

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:17:25 EDT

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

Breaking Superdelegates News Update-Obama Picks Up More Today

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:01:13 EDT

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 Payneâ€"a black congressman who had been backing Clinton for the nominationâ€"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) â€" 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.

Who Will You Vote for if Obama is the Democratic Nominee McCain or Obama?

Progressive Democrat — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:53:48 EDT

I am interested as a Democrat to see where your Political vote is now that Obama will be our Democatic Nominee.

Now I know their are 100's of members on here just reading the blogs who are Democrats.

What really interests me is how you will vote if Obama is our nominee in Denver which it appears he will be .

Simple quesion Do you support McCain or Obama ?

If you support McCain are you going to switch parties and become a Republican?
So these are my questions to all Democrats on the DNC site today?

Goodbye Hillary Clinton Its Over

Progressive Democrat — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:21:52 EDT

Goodbye Hillary Clinton its over.
Hillary said she would win big in Indiana and narrow the gap in North Carolina.

Well in the end of it all Indiana became 51% for Hillary and 49 % for Obama.

On the otherside of if Obama almost won Indiana and Hillary according to MsNbc gained only one addtionial delegate in her total win in Indiana.

In North Carolina Obama who the Clinton campaign had hopes of deflating won in high double digits and brought his popular vote back to where it was before the Pennsylvania Primary.

Hillary according to many of the front page newspapers and Tv News has lost the nomination and even some of her closest supporters like George McGovern who is not a SuperDelegate has called for Hillary to end her campaign.

Dianne Feinstein a strong supporter of Hillary is now wanting answers on where and what the next plan is to continue running this campaign till the end.

So far Hillary has not yet called her.

The campaign was a battle that Clinton gave all she had and the Kitchen Sink .

In the end her negative campaign against Senator Obama did not work .

One is the negatives in the polls for Hillary are high.

People fine her to have run an extremely well put together negative campaign .

Then she supported the Gasoline Tax Holiday and I believe that in the end people started to realize how much of a phony she was agreeing with Senator McCain who presented this failed idea in the first place.

That and I believe people finally have had enough of the type of campaigning that sounded more and more each day like a Republican running and not a Democrat.

Her remarks on Iran also did not help her in this past Tuesdays Primary.

People are tired of the War and the younger voters decided with more educated voted and educated working class people to vote for a change from the past to the future thats what this campaign is really all about.

So Hillary you fought the good fight used everything you could from the Kitchen and now its really the end even if you in your own mind cannot yet accept this its the end its over .

I would ask you Senator Clinton to do the Democratic base a favor now and for the unity of the Democratic Party drop out of the race for President save whatever redeeming qualities you have left before you dig yourself deeper in the Gutter .

I will not review all the final numbers of both States at this point no need to.

The writing is on the Poltical war for Hillary is over.

I ask all Democrats who supported Hillary to join the Obama supporters and vote to defeat John McCain lets end 8 years of Republican rule in November Yes We Can do this and Yes You can aswell.

Clinton says She Could"Totally Obliterate" Iran-She has Gone Crazy

Progressive Democrat — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:59:54 EDT

Hillary Clinton has lost it now with her comment this past Tuesday on Iran WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned Tehran last Tuesday that if she were president, the United States could "totally obliterate" Iran in retaliation for a nuclear strike against Israel.

Now this makes sense in a crazy sort of way since Hillary Clinton voted oct.10th,2002 to enable Bush before we attacked and invaded Iraq on the Senate floor .

Hillary says she is not a War Hawk but she is by her latest comments she sounds more like the female version
of Bush and Company.

Hillary Clinton and I have said it here before is not a Democrat but acting very much in line with the Republican Right Wing.

She by this comment was very Un-Presidential and acting more like a mad crazy lady then a balanced candidate running for the highest office in the land.

Hillary supporters who are hardcore in her campaign might blindly follow her and if she started ww3 would say she is a tough President .

Starting a War does not take courage but shows weakness.

We have spend Billions and Billion of Taxpayer dollars on the Iraq War and Hillary has show she agree's more with McCain then with her own Democratic Party and Senator Barack Obama.

I remember another former Democrat named Joe Lieberman who is not campaigning for Senator McCain.

Hillary Clinton is not anylonger a true Democrat but has show she would be happy to blow up Iran to become Americans President.

Did she think this up on her own or was her Campaign staff saying this would be a great way to show your a tough candidate ?

My feeling is she lost it with that comment on Iran and I also believe that anyone listening to my article on this should if you are truly against War and for Peaceful resolutions to problems in the Middle East or elsewhere to vote for Senator Barack Obama Tuesday in Indiana and North Carolina.

Make your vote count for someone who will not talk about how they can blow up a country to get votes .

Senator Obama be a world leader that everyone can be proud of .

Senator Clinton you are a true disgrace to the Democratic Party and I sincerely hope you will be called to dropout in this Democratic battle for the nomination.

Your comments about Iran were off base and not at all again President.

We do not need another Bush in the Whitehouse namely you.

On Tuesday I ask all Democrats to vote Obama and end this thing now.

Obama Picks up Superdelegate DNCC Member John Patrick from Texas Today

Progressive Democrat — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:48:05 EDT

May 1, 2008
Obama picks up Texas superdelegate
Posted: 11:32 AM ET
(CNN) â€" Democratic National Committee member John Patrick, a 31-year member of the United Steelworkers union and vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO, officially announced his support for Barack Obama Thursday. The nod is Obama’s second superdelegate endorsement of the day.

Earlier Thursday, former DNC Chairman Joe Andrew switched his vote from Clinton to Obama. The superdelegate gap between Clinton and Obama stands at 18 in CNN’s latest count.

"Senator Barack Obama has spent a lifetime standing up for American workers, and he will be a crucial voice for us in the White House,” Patrick said in a statement released by the Obama campaign. “He has consistently opposed unfair trade deals that fail to offer protection to American workers â€" like NAFTA. Senator Obama has a real plan to put money back in the pockets of working families by restoring the manufacturing base in America."

Patrick had been a supporter of former Senator John Edwards’ presidential

Obama Takes off With SuperDelegates Former DNCC Chair and Clinton Supporter Joe Andrew

Progressive Democrat — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:28:19 EDT

(CNN) ��" Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Joe Andrew ��" who was appointed to that post in 1999 by then-President Clinton ��" is withdrawing his endorsement of Hillary Clinton, and backing Barack Obama instead.

Andrew, who made a Thursday morning appearance at Obama's state headquarters in Indianapolis, said the time had come to "heal the rift in this party and unite behind Barack Obama now."

On a conference call with reporters and Obama campaign manager David Plouffe, Andrew said superdelegates need to make their decisions "now." He added that he'd like to see Obama pick Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh ��" a strong Clinton backer who has said the Jeremiah Wright controversy would pose general election problems for the Illinois senator ��" as his running mate.

"I'm going to be an advocate for an Obama/Bayh ticket," he said. Andrew will be doing local media interviews Thursday, and appearing at campaign events Friday.

The Heart of Democracy

Liz — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:54:01 EDT

As I have mentioned in many posts, Labor is at the very heart of America, and to the extent that we allow labor to become tattered and torn is to the extent to which we allow our democracy to become tattered and torn. Democracy and labor exist in a symbiotic relationship. You absolutely cannot diminish the power of labor without also diminishing the power of democracy and the power of the people. It is a relationship that is as closely enmeshed as are the trees in the forest to the birds—so goes the well-being of one, then so goes the well-being of the other.

Also as I have mentioned previously, Ronald Reagan and his administration, with its cynical and aristocratic attitude toward labor, almost single-handedly demolished labor’s ability to protect the American worker.

Labor was once a powerful force that kept Corporate America in check. Today, after almost 30 years of constant battering, labor has been reduced to a shadow of its former self while the power of the corporate union (lobbyists) has mushroomed to the point that we now have over 35,000 lobbyists in Washington DC representing Corporate America. And no, contrary to what Hillary Clinton says, the primary interests of these lobbyists are not the people and workers but rather the CEO’s and shareholders of these Corporations—a group of people who represent 10% of Americans at most.