10/29 Global Sustainability Network for Obama Event Introducing "Sustainable Change" as a Governing Framework: An Open Discussion
Featuring: Senior Obama Policy Advisor Ken BerlinFollowed by: 3 Hilarious Film Shorts with Sustainability Insights
Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Busboy and Poets Restaurant and Bookshop14th and V Streets, NW, Washington D.C.(on the Green Line) 202-387-7638
Please RSVP at GSNO.RSVP@gmail.com
G-SNO Contacts:Beryle Randall, Co-DirectorJulie Anton Dunn, Co-DirectorGlobalSustainabilityNetwork@gmail.com
6. Bethesda to VA Canvassing Teams We canvass from our office every Saturday at 10 and 2 and every Sunday at 2. We gather in Bethesda and head to VA in teams. At the request of our VA colleagues, on Saturday our teams went to GMU for Voter Reg. When the first team arrived back at the office, they were very pleased with the experience and reported collecting 61 registrations as a team. We just got our DRAFT website up and running. You can check it out at: http://mcforobama.com/bethesda
***Please go to www.barackobama.com and donate to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane relief efforts*** OTHER EVENTS & "Save the Dates" 7. Saturday, Sept. 6 - Grassroots Obama Rally at Freedom Plaza This is not an "official" campaign event but Obama Grassroots organizers from around the country will gather in Freedom Plaza (13th & Penn. Ave., NW) beginning at 3:00 pm on Sat. Sept. 6 with "bands, folk singers, grassroots songwriters & distinguished speakers with a Climate Change Presentation at 8:00 PM." For more info contact event organizer Jeanie Schneider, 509-481-1165 8. Voting info for Sept. 9 REMEMBER TO VOTE IN THE SEPTEMBER 9 DC PRIMARY (see below for absentee info). Vote at your regular polling place. Please vote for the Obama4UnityBeatsMcCain slate to bring change to the local Democratic Party. We are so honored to have 4 Obama staff persons on the slate and the most active & diverse group of Democrats in our city. For more info go to: www.obama4unitybeatsmccain.com Volunteers and poll workers are needed. To volunteer contact Kim Morton, kim4dst@gmail.com ABSENTEE VOTING INFO FOR SEPT. 9 Registered voters who cannot make it to the polls on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 because of illness, physical disability, or travel may cast an in-person absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting for the September 9, 2008 Congressional and Council Primary will be available at the Board's office, 441 Fourth Street NW, Suite 250 North. During this period, the Board will be open Monday through Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. In-person absentee voting will conclude on Monday, September 8, 2008. For further information, the public may call the office at 202-727-2525. (TDD: 202-639-8916). 8. Tuesday, September 9, 2008, UNCOUNTED: The New Math of American Elections, Film and Discussion
7:00 pm, AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-6700Get directions - 2 block walk from Silver Spring Metro (red line) $10.00 admission Advance Ticket SalesSpecial Appearance by Congresswoman Donna Edwards, plus, a Post-Film Panel Discussion with Election Integrity Activists, Leaders and Journalists, Hosted by Bob Edwards of XM Public Radio's "The Bob Edwards Show" with Mimi Kennedy - PDA Advisory Board Chair, activist, actress; Rev. DeForest Soaries - former Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission; Robert Fitrakis, Ph.D. - Author, What Happened in Ohio?; Matthew Segal - Founder & Executive Director Student Assoc. for Voter Empowerment; Rebecca Wilson - Co-Director, Save Our Votes Maryland; David Earnhardt - UNCOUNTED Director/Writer/Producer***Please go to www.barackobama.com and donate to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane relief efforts*** 9. From Jenny Collier: Sept 10 Fundraiser Please join me on Wednesday, Sept 10th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a party that will help raise funds to support progressive victories in November! The event will take place on the beautiful 3rd floor of the Darlington House (formerly the Childe Harold Restaurant) at 1610 20th Street, NW (north exit of the Dupont Circle Red Line metro station). The minimum donation to attend is $80 and you can choose to donate to one (or more!) of the following 3 causes:
Obama/Biden Campaign:http://my. barackobama.com/page/event/ detail/44qt4Wellstone Action (please note on your donation "in honor of CRHH"):http://www.wellstone.org/ support-our-work/make-a-gift- nowEquality CA: https://www.kintera.org/site/ apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?c= kuLRJ9MRKrH&b=4426237&en= ijILJYPKJjLPKZNNLdKSIhNYJlJSI4 OGJiLUL7NSLgJWImK
So, come on by to join us for light refreshments, as well as some special guests and great music! If you are not able to attend in person, please donate anyway and join us virtually -- we will be providing a special, online mix of the music that will be played at the event by DC-WHAMMY winning DJ, Arthur Loves Plastic! 10. Get active with the Obama Campaign in MARYLAND The best way to get connected is through the Internet. Registering on http://my.barackobama.com, links you with many of Maryland’s volunteers and grassroots activities. If you cannot access the Internet, unofficial campaign offices are quickly opening up to centralize campaign efforts.
Anne Arundel Volunteer office (9am – 9pm)820 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park, MD 21146 Phone: 410-544-4447
Annapolis Volunteer Office (M-Sat, 4-8pm)110 Cathedral St, Annapolis, MD 21401 Call County Office: 410-544-4447
(Baltimore County) Maryland's Obama Campaign Headquarters at the Law Offices of Kathleen Cahill 15 E. Chesapeake Ave, Towson, MD 21286 Contact: Justin Schuster 443-226-8032
Balt. Office of John Sarbanes - Meadow Mill Bldg 3600 Clipper Mill Rd. Suite 222, Baltimore, MD 21211 Contact: Mike Mandelkorn: (443)-845-8302
Prince George's Obama Office 1101 Mercantile Lane, Largo, MD 20774 Phone: 240-345-5839
Bethesda Grassroots Office 7832 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (240) 396-6739
Laurel Obama Call Center (Sat & Sun: 2-5pm)901 Montgomery Street, Laurel, MD 20707(2nd Floor, Montgomery Street Side)Contact: Mark Cook - 240-554-2231
Queen Anne’s County for Obama Campaign Headquarters Chester Plaza Suite 7, Chester, MD 21619 Contact: TBD
11. Sept 10, save the date (6:30 - 8:00) for Dennis Schulman, next Congressman from New Jersey's 5th District Denis Schulman is an advocate of DC voting rights, a rabbi, a psychologist and is legally blind, he is also working hard to replace Bush/Cheney favorite Rep. Scott Garrett. We need change on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. The location for the event will be near Dupont Circile. For more info on Dennis Schulman go to: http://shulmanforcongress.com/ 12. Voter Protection Sign-Up
The effort to promote and protect the vote has begun -- and it needs volunteers NOW -- for this job special training is a must, so don't wait until the final days before the election. If you're a lawyer, or law student, or just want to help protect the vote this year, the campaign wants to know. Sign up now at http://my.barackobama.com/ counselforchange (note: this is a different, more detailed form than the one in the national email - please fill this one out even if you've completed the other form). For more information or for questions, contact Rita Aguilar, raguilar@vaobamaforchange.com 13. FREE Obama/Biden sticker from MoveOn Want a free Obama/Biden sticker? MoveOn's giving them away totally free--even the shipping's free. I just got mine, and wanted to share the opportunity with you.
Click this link to get a free Obama/Biden sticker: http://pol.moveon.org/ barackstickers/?id=-2981543- upnSn4x&rc=
14. Another Way to Make a Difference from the Comfort of Your Home: WINIndiana! Update: Pamela McKee is opening a lead over the pack in our WINdiana contest... but it's early. A good solid effort could catch someone up.
From Ian Martinez, former DC for Obama Chair who is currently fighting on the front lines in Evansville, IN. Ian needs our help and Barack needs our help in a winnable state: Indiana. a) WHO: DC for Obama. Help Barack in this year's *other* vogue swing state, Indiana, which, much like VA is one of the fabled "LBJ" states that hasn't gone blue since 1964. The polls have us neck and neck, and much like in Iowa last summer, it will be voter contact that swings the election our way.
b) WHAT: WINdiana! A phone banking contest into the SW region of Indiana; historically this is the swingiest part of the state, with most of the rest quite set in its ways. Bill Clinton won the region overwhelmingly, while Al Gore lost narrowly and John Kerry got clobbered. We can do the most here to shape the electorate, while much of the rest of the state is about GOTV. Also, it's the region of your former chair Ian Martinez!
We have established a virtual phone bank into Newburgh, Indiana, a densely populated bedroom community that swings elections from the local courthouse to the statehouse. All participants will be given a login. Paper lists are available in .pdf format upon request; and one-on-one training available over the phone for all volunteers. Whoever makes contact with the largest number of Hoosiers between the Friday after the convention and the following Friday night is the winner!
c) When: Now! Contest ends Friday evening, September 5.
Call time is from 1 PM to 9 PM EASTERN (these calls are on Central time), but keep in mind most people will be available during the early evenings after work.
d) Where: Right from the comfort of your own home, or from a bustling phone bank hosted by one of you! The beauty of our campaign technology is that you can either get together for a traditional night of calling (who'll step up and host an event like this), or simply call from your computer.
e.) Why: because only by talking to Indiana voters can we WINdiana! Your efforts matter RIGHT NOW! Contact ianindc@gmail.com to get started. ***Please go to www.barackobama.com and donate to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane relief efforts*** 15. Save the Date, Sept. 13, Diversity4Obama Walk for Change
Diversity4Obama needs your help with this event. Please visit http://www.diversity4obama.org . The walk is scheduled to begin at noon, at Freedom Plaza at 13th & Pennsylvania, NW.
16. Save the Date, Sept. 18, Non-Partisan Voter Registration/Voter Empowerment Night at Nationals Park vs. New York Mets www.voterregistrationnight.org John Walsh of America's Most Wanted will host this great event!
17. Save the Date for Rep. Patrick Murphy
Mon., Sept. 22, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Lounge 201, 201 Massachusetts Ave., NE, $100 donation requested. This will be a fundraiser for Rep. Patrick Murphy from suburban Philadelphia. Rep. Murphy co-chaired Barack Obama's Pennsylvania campaign and campaigned with DC for Obama members in December 2007 in New Hampshire. Patrick became only the second Democrat to represent his district in 93 years. Added to that, our district is only 39% registered Democrat. He was in office for about 2 months before being added to Karl Rove's "hit-list". His unique profile as the first and only Iraq war veteran in Congress has helped him take a leadership role in the fight to redeploy our troops from Iraq and fight a smarter "War on Terror". Rep. Murphy has strong Republican opposition and he needs our strong support. If you support just one incumbent Congressperson, Patrick Murphy is one to consider. For more information contact Sara@Murphy08.com
19. Save the date, Oct. 1, Turn Ohio Blue event/fundraiser in downtown DC. www.october1corcoran.com 20. Tell your friends in Richmond about the Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia's "Turn Virginia Blue Fall Festival." The Festival will be held on October 11, 2008 at Richmond's famed 17th Street Market.
21. Drinking Liberally, EVERY Thursday
Join us for our regular Thursday get-togethers in the back room at Timberlake's (1726 Connecticut Ave NW, north of Dupont Circle). Socialize, network, rant, and converse about what's going on in the country and the world. Check the blog for occasional political blathering and posts about other events: http://dcdl.org. Also, we have a Facebook group, for those who are into that sort of thing:http://www.facebook.com/group. php?gid=2786925020 Spread the word about Drinking Liberally! If you enjoy our events, tell your friends and get them to subscribe to our announcement list:http://livingliberally.org/ chapter/email_signup/5688
22. Yes, you can - Give to the DNC's Victory Fund
Even if you have "maxed out" to the Obama campaign, individuals are still allowed to give up to $28,500 to the DNC's Victory Fund. Of course, restrictions apply such as no donations are allowed from federal lobbyists. There is a lot of fine print you should review before you donate. If you are confused about the limit or what you can donate, contact Howard Park at hpark4@aol.com and he will put you in touch with a finance staff person.
1. Obama Victory Fund Fundraiser with Sen. Joe Biden, Thursday, Sept. 4 Thursday, Sept. 4 please join Sen. Joe Biden for a discussion & cocktail reception benefiting the Obama Victory Fund, 5:30 PM, Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW, $2,300 per guest. There will also be a VIP reception at 5:00. RSVP required. For more information or to RSVP call 202-543-2660 or go to https://donate.barackobama. com/page/contribute/Sep4Biden or e-mail dcrsvp@barackobama.com 2. A Forum on Education Reform, Wednesday, Sept. 3 Obama4UnityBeatsMcCain presents a forum on education reform . Hear from experts and local officials about how we can bring change to DC schools to bolster the chances of success for DC youth. Invited panelists include: Tanya Kinlow, William Lockridge, Oralia Puente, Jeffrey Richardson and others. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thurgood Marshall Public Charter School, 2427 Martin Luther King Ave., SE, 20020.FREE for more info or to RSVP go to: http://my.barackobama.com/ page/event/detail/gpl4zc 3. DC to VA Victory Teams Virginia is going to play a critical role in deciding whether Barack Obama will be our next President, and it is going to be a close race there. The extent to which we mobilize will be the X factor in this election. If we all join a DC to VA Victory Team, spend as much time as we can spare with our neighbors to the South, and bring our friends with us, we will be that much closer to changing the course of history. What is a DC to VA Victory Team and why join one? Each of the seven DC to VA Victory Teams is comprised of volunteers that chose to work in a specific city, based on the demographics of the area. Per the campaign's direct request, all of these seven cities are in Northern Virginia. Team members will meet up at a central location on weekends, carpool together down to their Virginia field office, walk door-to-door registering new voters, identifying Obama supporters, and ensuring that they come out and vote for us. Joining a DC to VA Victory Team is the most important thing you can do for this campaign. It is the most important thing you can do for our country. This personal contact with voters is proven to be the most effective means of generating votes. It is a winning strategy, but we cannot win without you. It is true that you could simply go to a field office alone and volunteer. However, if this campaign has shown us anything, it has shown us that we are far more effective when we work together towards a common goal. Joining a team will provide you the opportunity to help other supporters be of greater benefit to the campaign. If you have a car, joining a team ensures that your car is always full when you make the ride to your local Virginia field office. If you are a natural leader, joining a team will give you the opportunity to keep your team motivated. The list could go on... For more information on this initiative, and to sign up, visit http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?9BBFD3CB9CDDCCCC Are you unable to spend your weekends knocking on doors for Obama? You can still help. The success of this program will depend on two things; enthusiastic volunteers, and money to fund the program. If you would like to make phone calls to supporters in DC asking them to join a DC to VA Victory Team, please send an email to victorycalls@dcforobama.com. If you would like to help fund this program, please contact Adam Barr at albarr@gmail.com. All contributions to this effort are considered campaign contributions to the Virginia Campaign for Change, a joint committee of Obama for America and the Virginia Democratic Party. A list of offices currently involved in this initiative is at the very end of this newsletter.
"We cannot turn back. Not with so much work to be done... At this moment, in this election, we must pledge once more to march into the future." - Senator Barack Obama, August 28, 2008 4. Sept 20 - DCFO Bus Trip to Winchester DC for Obama is sponsoring a bus trip to register and identify Obama supporters in the heart of Virginia. This is the second of a series of bus trips to move DC folks to key areas where the Obama campaign needs assistance in VA. We'll be headed to the Winchestera area, so be sure to get on the bus! The bus will leave Sat September 20th at 7:30am (subject to change) at the corner of Mass Ave NW and 21st St NW, and return that evening. We encourage everyone to consider joining a victory team -- we are working in conjunction with the Victory Team program, especially if individual volunteers are ready to commit to taking multiple weekend trips to Virginia. That said, if you can only commit to one weekend, please consider taking this bus trip. To register go to: go to: http://dc2va2.eventbrite.com/
After registering, please consider a minimum donation of $10 to cover the bus and gas costs- we are an all volunteer organization. A donation page will appear after you register. -- Gregory Jackson Jr.
Clinton Excluded Nearly $24 Million of Husband’s Earnings from Senate Financial Statements
Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
By: Greg Gordon, McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON - Sen. Hillary Clinton excluded nearly $24 million of her husband's earnings from Senate financial statements from 2004 through 2006, capitalizing on rules that permit senators to limit disclosures of some of their spouses' income.
AP reports today
Hillary Rodham Clinton was jolted Thursday by the defection of one of her longtime superdelegate supporters, a former national party chairman who urged fellow Democrats to "reject the old negative politics" and unify behind Barack Obama.
ITS ABOUT TIME!
New Yorkers Write Letters to these uncommittted Super Delegates!
Ralph Dawson, Party official, N.Y.George Mitchell, Party official, N.Y.Irene Stein, Party official, N.Y.Please send individual letters to these super delegates in care ofDemocratic National Committee430 S. Capitol St. SEWashington, DC 20003
Moderators George Stephanopoulos and Charlie Gibson spent the first 50 minutes obsessed with distractions that only political insiders care about--gaffes, polling numbers, the stale Rev. Wright story, and the old-news Bosnia story. And, channeling Karl Rove, they directed a video question to Barack Obama asking if he loves the American flag or not. Seriously!I just signed a petition to ABC and other media that says: "Debate moderators abuse the public trust every time they ask trivial questions about gaffes and 'gotchas' that only political insiders care about. Enough with the distractions--ABC and other networks must focus on issues that affect people's daily lives."Over 200,000 people have signed so far. Want to sign it too? We need a bunch of signers for ABC to take this concern seriously.Click here to sign:http://pol.moveon.org/enoughdistractions/?r_by=-9189854-_ayT7D&rc=pasteThanks
