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The media has accountability!

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Sep 10th, 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

I have just sent this letter to several newspapers and TV networks in hopes of getting a message across. If anyone reads this and wants to use any or all of this to write their own, please feel free!

I am your average American citizen looking for solutions to change the state of our nation. This is a critical election for our country and I am highly disappointed in the way the media has handled things.

First we have all the media attention on character smears, phony controversies and finger pointing. This started in the primary season and has kicked into overdrive for the general election.

Next we have all of the analysts expressing their opinions on the news shows. There is no single news network that is unbiased. What good does it do to have a Republican analyst praise John McCain and belittle Barack Obama, only to have a Democratic analyst praise Barack Obama and belittle John McCain. What purpose has this served? We need to hear about the issues. We need a simple comparison of what will and what will not happen under each candidate.

Finally, and most disturbing to me, is the free pass the media has given to Governor Palin. It is unacceptable that she has not spoken to the press. It is unacceptable that the McCain campaign is controlling when and where she will be interviewed. This woman could end up as Vice President (and a heartbeat away from President) and I know very little about her. How is that possible? How are the American people supposed to make an INFORMED decision? Why isn't the media demanding that she be accessible? Where is the pressure to give voters the chance to know about both parts of the ticket?

The media has accountability in this election. The American people deserve to hear the truth about where all of the candidates stand on the issues. We deserve to know about the real differences in philosophy between John McCain and Barack Obama. We deserve to know everything we can about the vice presidential candidates. This election is too important for the nasty games that have taken over our politics. We are at a crossroads and the media has the chance, and I believe responsibility, to really step up and give the American people the information they need to shape the future of this country.

Sincerely,
Brenda
Richmond, VA

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Contacting the MSM

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Sep 7th, 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT

I am going to post these email addresses that I found on the main blog in my blog so that I can access them quickly, and so that anyone who looks at my blog has a quick reference for writing to the MSM. We have a powerful voice in this campaign, so we need to keep it up - don't let the media get away with unfair reporting.

countdown@msnbc.com
joe@msnbc.com, hardball@msnbc.com, Abrams@msnbc.com, verdict@msnbc.com, letters@msnbc.com, steve.capus@nbc.com, bill.wolff@msnbc.com, jeremy.gaines@msnbc.com, phil.griffin@nbc.com, john.boxley@nbcuni.com, 2020@abc.com, evening@cbsnews.com, earlyshow@cbs.com
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I am angry

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Sep 4th, 2008 at 10:05 am EDT

I have always avoided politics because I have never believed in a candidate. Well, I believe in this candidate. So much so that I've donated for the first time, made some phone calls, written hundreds of postcards to undecided voters, volunteered in my community in honor of this campaign, and registered new voters. I feel so passionate about this election and watching the events of the week unfold, I am angry.

I am angry that John McCain has taken the low road.

I am angry at the swiftboat attacks.

I am angry that the Republicans picked a woman VP running mate simply to pander to women.

I am angry that the Republicans stood up there and flat out lied about Obama in their convention that was televised nationally.

I am angry that people don't take the time to do the research to find out fact from fiction.

I am angry that I have been insulted for supporting Obama.

All I can say right now is not this time. I will not sit on the sidelines and watch McCain and company try to take down an honorable man and the best candidate this country has seen in my generation. I will fight with all I have to put Obama in the White House.

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Comparison of tax plans

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Sep 1st, 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

If there's one thing that drives me crazy, it's an uninformed voter. When I hear people I know grumbling about Obama raising their taxes, I refuse to sit on my hands. I have been sending these links to people who don't understand the facts.

http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/11/news/economy/candidates_taxproposals_tpc/index.htm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/06/09/ST2008060900950.html

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Getting engaged for the first time

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Apr 30th, 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

Barack Obama has inspired me in so many ways. One such way is actually being part of the process for this campaign. I just found out I was selected as one of the 13 Obama delegates who will cast a vote for Obama on May 10th at the 7th District Convention. I'm very excited to be part of the process and to be representing such a wonderful candidate. He's the reason I'm engaged in politics for the first time in my life. And not just engaged, but really enthusiastic about getting this man elected as the Presdient of the United States!

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My first high five

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Mar 29th, 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

I recently received my bumper stickers in the mail. I put them on my minivan but then the stomach flu went around our house and we didn't get out much for two weeks. I finally got out this week and took my chocolate lab to doggie daycare so I could really play with my boys. As I was walking back to my van, a man bringing in his dog said, "I love your bumper sticker!" and gave me a high five as I walked by. What a great feeling! I love that Barack Obama inspires so much passion in people.

Yes we can!

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Democrats should be outraged

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Mar 8th, 2008 at 10:26 am EST

I, myself, am more of an independent. I try to really listen to where the candidates stand on issues that matter to me and make up my mind. (Of course, it has been hard to know exactly where candidates stand with all the games going on - until now!) I am outraged at HRC's comments about John McCain and herself making better presidents than Obama. I cannot imagine how angry I'd be if I were a true Democrat. This is unacceptable behavior! She is willing to tear apart her party rather than lose the nomination. This is exactly the kind of politics that turn me off. Howard Dean and some of the party "elders" need to take a stand against this kind of garbage.

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We will get stronger

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Mar 5th, 2008 at 10:29 am EST

While I feel a little down this morning, it's mainly because I'm tired. We will have about the same lead in delegates and we will look forward in the campaign. I believe what Obama says - that continuing the race will make us stronger. As much as I cannot stand the mudslinging coming our way, learning to defend against it and honing our skills will certainly help with the General Election. I'd like to see some endorsements today and hear what our February contributions were.

Yes we can!

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This is the kind of person we need for president

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Mar 1st, 2008 at 2:37 pm EST

When I heard this morning that Obama is co-sponsoring the legislation to allow John McCain to run for president despite being born outside the natural U.S., it really made me proud to be a supporter. What a sign of true character.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/29/AR2008022903816.html

This is the kind of person we need for president!

Yes we can!

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Enough!

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Feb 29th, 2008 at 4:08 pm EST

So after my last post, I learned that there are some mean-spirited non-supporters out there. I can respect if someone decides to support another candidate - be it Democratic, Republican, or Independent. But I do not respect someone spreading their negativity and hate my way. It is so time for change in this country. It's what my kids deserve.

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I find it really frustrating

By Brenda in Richmond, VA - Feb 28th, 2008 at 3:10 pm EST

Why aren't many of my firends or family Obama supporters???

I have been a fan of Senator Obama for quite some time - well before he decided to run. When he entered the race, my husband was hoping Gore would run. As the race developed, he quickly became an Obama supporter and now is just as passionate as I am. But most of our close friends and family fully support McCain. My sister has even said she picks Hillary over Obama. How can that be? How can these people be so close to me and not see what I see? Not believe in what I believe in? Not want a country that is less divided? Honestly, I find it really frustrating!

I'm trying to let it fuel me to keep donating, make some calls, and keep up the positive energy on the Blog.

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