U.S. Representative Congressmen Thaddeus McCotter
Republican-Livonia, Michigan
Congressmen McCotter is on the right track, the Auto Track for GM Chrysler, Real People, Liberty and Prosperity. The stimuls package from Capitol Hill is not enough to stimulate the Nation’s Auto Capitol in Michigan. The auto industry are “victims and not the cause of this dysfunctional time in our economy”. A life long resident of southeast Michigan, with unblinking loyalty, McCotter will not walk away from the auto industryA refreshing voice for the auto industry, Congressman McCotter has focused his efforts on preserving and promoting manufacturing and small businesses, because he knows they form the back bone of our community's economy. Serving on the House Financial Services Committee, with a championship record reducing the tax buden on Michingan families, fighting the War on Terrioism, keeping Michigan at work, helping improve health care and reduce government spending.Congressmen McCotter attended the first Fiscal Summit, an executive meeting last Monday, held by President Obama at the White House. McCotter was one of two members of Michigan invited to the summit. A big gigantic first step toward reaching bipartisan solutions on many issues to include, health care, social security, the tax code and other fiscal issues facing the nation.
First elected in 2002 to Congress, then re-elected in 2004, 2006 and again in 2008. Congressman McCotter was elected in Nov. 2008 to serve as Chairman of the Republican House Policy Committee, a leadership position once held by Vice President Dick Cheney. Congressmen McCotter is a graduate of Catholic Cebntrall High School, the University of Detroit and the Universtiy of Detroti Law Schoo. He is a bar admitted attorney by profession and has contuined to defeat democratic running mates.
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As the day drew night fall, election night arose!
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Change is coming to American let us not forget
Before the election was near end millions of Americans was inspired by Senator Obama
By his strong message of hope and bringing this country back to what America stands for, There was large crowds cheering on embracing the idea that we the people are one people we are the united states, This message rang in our ears from state to state across the world, Now that the election is over, The excitement of new found hope as arrive the signs come down the rally’s are over the dust as settle and President Obama is rolling up his sleeves to face the worst mess this country as ever seen in many years, Lets not forget those messages we all heard and accepted from the bottom of our hearts, Lets not forget the homeless, The jobless, The families that have been cripple by this dark hole, May we all dig deep in our hearts and carry out the message the chance of a life time to fix the broken homes, Hearts of those most affected by this horror.
Leave the bittier feelings of hate towards all walks of life in the past, embrace those that come to this country to escape the horrors of their own land because of fail leaders. Freedom rings for all, No one is looking for a hand out but a chance to be part of what a great nation as to offer. Just place yourself in those with less. walk in their shoes those with children wouldn’t you want a better future for your children a chance of happiness full of hope and dreams, So dose those that brave the great danger to bring their families to better lands, Let us never forget the men and women that die for us and fought for us
President Obama can not do this alone we must all join helping hands and do all that we can to keep this hope and dream alive every single day, If you have been blessed with the opportunely to a good education and Job Just remember it is not socialist to share those same opportunely to others, Just remember if you have two loafs of bread and only need one why not share that with your neighbor that as none.
This is not consider socialist This is lending a helping hand in time of great need, people assume that a homeless person made their own bed and now must lay in, Have you ever stop and ask that person how they become homeless? You may be shocked women on the streets are women that was unable to get a good education lost there spouse not enough income to pay rent and the basic needs to have shelter. People with no families to lend a helping hand
We as Americans do not leave a stray dog on the side of the road but yet we find it so easy to walk over a man or women, As we walk by to our home with all the comfort of a warm bed a good book snacks to eat.. We don’t consider how this happen to those people until we ourselves are all most faced with the same, You see I know this because I too was one of those people, How could this have happen I ask myself how could people be so blinded by what was taking place, How did this country get like this. Was we so busy or wrap up in our own success we fail to see not everyone was so blessed, Did we really believe we work harder then those with less, we was smarter then those kind of people?
Did we ever once stop and think about how and why we have blessed. Maybe our parents or grandparents worked really hard and left it all to us, Gave us a chance they never had. Did we take that for granted? What is Rich and well off anyway? Does rich mean my heart beats different then yours, Is my skin a different color, is my looks better then yours, Maybe true but went you need blood to save your life do you ask did this come from someone rich? If not why? Because you needed it to save your life or your Childs life?
Of course you didn’t ask because you didn’t care if that blood come from someone homeless, or someone without education or someone without food, None of that matter because you needed it, You took it without even thinking or caring, But you was blessed because some cared and gave maybe all they had to give at the time, So this year during the holidays and all year, each every year after that just remember we are all Americans that care want have hopes and dreams and needs just like you, So if you can change just one person’s life and give that one person just one small gift, Maybe a hug maybe a kind word, maybe just a little hope then you my friend have lived the American dream.
Memory Lane: January, 2008 in New Hampshire on a bus tour.
"I Think We Can Do This. Yes We Can. I think we did this on November 4, 2008. Yes We Can. Yes We Did!" Nina Calahan-James
If you’re reading this now, chances are you’ve already heard dozens of pitches trying to get you to volunteer for the Obama campaign. If you’ve already volunteered - we thank you. This is a grassroots, “bottom-up” campaign, and your help is why we’ve been able to come this far. But, it’s not over yet.
Even if you’ve volunteered before - or if you’ve always wanted to help out but never had the time - today is the day! Since Barack announced his candidacy for president on May 2, 2007, everything we’ve done has been in preparation for today - which is why it’s so important to not give up now. We need your help! Sign up to help out today at a Campaign for Change Get out the vote location near you, the most important day of the election here.
Michigan! This is our moment; this is our time! Get out and vote - and then volunteer - and tonight, we’ll celebrate victory. Don’t delay, volunteer today!
I am feeling very HOPEfull about todays election. I have 6 sons, they are all African American and Lebanese. I have HOPE that Barack Obama will be our next President of our United States. I knew from the very, very beginning that Barack Obama would one day be our President...our time is now.
A few years ago, I asked my husband for 1 gift at Christmas...Barack's book "The Audacity of Hope" I read that book in 3 days, I laughed, cried and reminisced about losing my own father at a very young age. At dinner, I told my husband and boys that they should all take the time to read my new book. I also told them that one day, this man, Barack Obama will be their President. I knew it in my heart, before he ever announced his candidacy. The day that he did in Springfield, IL I watched and cried and was overjoyed and it was just phenominal! It is kinda hard to express the waythat I felt inside. It was wonderful!
I have been volunteering for Barack Obama's campaign from the start. It has all been well worth it. I have met so many wonderful people and it has been a delight to know that I helped to make a difference for my children and one day my childrens children, let alone myself, family and dear friends.
God Bless America and lets keep HOPE alive! If you have not voted yet, do so!
John McCain's campaign has as recently as yesterday said that they believe that students won't turn out to vote. Today is our day to prove them wrong and show America that young voters do matter. Our opponent and the media believe that young voters won’t show up - that we don’t care about the election, and are too lazy, too unwilling, or too unmotivated to actually get out and vote.But today, we’ll prove them wrong.
Today is the day to turn the page on eight years of failed Bush policies that have seen our middle class shrink, economy worsen, and college move out of reach for more and more people. Today is the day to make your voice heard! What happens today will determine the direction we want our country to move in. Decades from now, your children will ask you what you did today. Do you want to be part of the moment that changed America - or do you want to stay home, and just hope for the best?
Our moment is now. Get out and vote - bring your roommate, your friends, anyone you can think of. After you vote, help us get out the vote on this critical day - sign up to help get out the vote on your campus today!
YOU'RE INVITED to theMichigan Democratic Party'sELECTION NIGHT EVENTat theDetroit Renaissance Center
Finish up canvass and phone bank shifts as the polls close and then join the Michigan Democratic Party to watch the election returns and celebrate the work we have done together to get out the vote for change.
Guests will include Governor Jennifer Granholm, Lt. Governor John Cherry, Senator Carl Levin, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Judge Diane Marie Hathaway, Speaker Andy Dillon, MDP Chair Mark Brewer.
REMINDER: if you are eligible, today (at 4 p.m.) is the last day to vote absentee in-person at your clerk's office. If you've requested your absentee ballot previously, it must be returned by mail or by hand to your local clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, call 1-877-767-6424, or visit the State of Michigan's voter information page.
I know everyone is busy, has other things to do, has work, and is tired. But - there will be thousands of other days to work, thousands of other days to sleep, thousands of other days to run errands. This is our only day to make sure Barack Obama becomes president and if we win this election I truly believe each of those thousands of other days will be better. That is why I am asking you to take off Election Day and help ensure that we elect Barack Obama our next president. In twenty years you will not be thinking I sure am glad I slept those extra few hours or I am glad I saved my vacation or sick day. But I guarantee you that you will be proud for the rest of your life to have been part of the Obama Campaign on Election Day 2008. Let's win this thing.Josh
Tomorrow's the last day before Election Day, and our offices will be humming with activity. We hope you can join us at some of these events:
At 11:30 pm, on the eve of election day, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, and Denise Ilitch, Candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents will join students and supporters for a “Midnight Madness,” Get Out the Vote Rally for Barack Obama in Ann Arbor. The rally will also feature a musical performance by Ann Arbor’s own “My Dear Disco.” Join Governor Granholm, Senator Levin, and Denise Ilitch at 11:30 in the Michigan Union Ballroom for the event!
Also, Lt. Governor John Cherry will appear at several events tomorrow:
12:15 pm Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryCapitol Coney Island4021 Van Slyke RdFlint, MI 2:30 pm Plant Gate Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. CherryTRW Automotive2328 E Genesee AveSaginaw, MI 3:30 pm Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry UAW Local 4672104 Farmer StSaginaw, MI
Stop in one of our sixty-plus offices tomorrow!
If you are elligible tomorrow is the deadline to vote absentee in-person at your local clerk's office.
If you've requested your absentee ballot previously, it must be returned by mail or by hand to your local clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
For more information, call 1-877-767-6424, or visit the State of Michigan's voter information page.
As of the time of this post, there are 54 hours left until the Michigan polls close in the most important election of our lifetime.
Can you spare a few hours to help us out in these last fifty-four hours? There's so much to do, and your work will make such an impact. Check out some of the ways you can help us out:
