I opposed the economic stimulus bill because the economic stimulus bill will do very little for the economy. The American people live in a consumption based economy. I support a tax cut of the capital gains tax. Middle-class and low-income tax breaks will boost the economy and cause the economy to get better. Smaller government creates jobs. Big government eliminates jobs and causes a slowdown in the economy. Raising taxes for working families is not patriotism. An economic stimulus bill is going to do very little for the economy because the American people live in a capitalism based economy. Spending close to a trillion dollars of government funding will not build a stronger economy. I opposed the economic stimulus bill because it is too high. I support some provisions in the economic stimulus bill that were important to the economy. Some provisions should have been taken out of the economic stimulus bill. Democrats should have included seventeen billion dollars of emergency funding for federal work-study programs in 2009. I am undecided on the four hundred and ten billion dollar federal budget for 2010. I need more information about the 2009 federal budget. I do not support universal healthcare, big government and socialism in 2010 federal budget. I support a thirty-two billion dollar balance budget for education appropriations in 2010. I support an eighty-five million dollar balance budget for health and human services in 2010. I oppose the income tax hike in Illinois. Students are facing hardship for unaffordable textbook costs. Textbooks costs are too high for students that have financial aid. It is possible that Chicago Transit Authority is going to provide another doomsday for mass transit riders. Chicago Transit Authority is currently witnessing a budget shortfall for mass transit. The Chicago Transit Authority plans to raise fares to three dollars and twenty-five cents.
Well I did it! For the first time since I started voting (many, many
elections ago), I voted early! I voted at the City Clerk's Office
(69 West Washington). If you have ever been inside of a Federal
Building in Chicago - you know that the buildings are large and
intimidating! There must have been 200 to 300 people standing
in line and the line was getting longer by the seconds. I thought
to myself I must be "NUTS" to stand at the end of this endless
line. I could just wait and VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH from the
comfort of my apartemnt building. That's right, you heard me,
I could have voted without leaving the comfort and warmth of
my building (the temperature outside was 32 degrees). I had only
been in the line for a few moments when a young man came up
to me and asked me to follow him. The young man led me and
the seven or eight people standing behind me, around the corner
to a huge room. The huge room was filled with new TOUCH SCREEN
VOTING MACHINES with a chair in front of each machine. Lots of
really friendly, helpful assistants everywhere. I was "in and out"
in fifteen minutes! WOW! Did that young man know that I was
experiencing serious back and knee pain (chronic osteo-arthritis),
as I stood in line? Maybe the young man looked at the expression
on my face, that may have been crying out, "Can't this line move
any faster - I'm in PAIN here?" At any rate, I ended up having the
BEST VOTER EXPERIENCE I have ever had. I really LOVED the TOUCH
SCREEN VOTING MACHINES and the fact that I got sit down to VOTE!
Now, since I have already VOTED, I'll be able to attend THE ELECTION
NIGHT RALLY FOR BARACK OBAMA in GRANT PARK!
Wishing you all a GREAT VOTING EXPERIENCE! VOTE EARLY!
YES, WE CAN and YES, WE WILL!!!
LOVE & PEACE!
Betty
(in CHICAGO)
As far as I am concerned, Barack Obama is the ONLY CHOICE for
President Of The United States of America! Senator Obama has
a BRILLIANT MIND and a DELIGHTFUL PERSONALITY! The Senator
is CHARMING and "DOWN TO EARTH!" Barack Obama is "EVEN-
TEMPERED." I love to watch Senator Obama interact with his wife,
Michelle and their adorable daughters. You can tell that he adores
his family and they adore him. One of the best ways to "size up"
Senator Obama's character is to watch him as he interacts with
people. Whether Barack is interacting with everyday people on
the CAMPAIGN TRAIL or his supporters--BARACK OBAMA knows
how to make PEOPLE FEEL IMPORTANT. BARACK OBAMA LISTENS
TO PEOPLE! Senator Obama has TREMENDOUS PEOPLE SKILLS
and that is an IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION for a GOOD PRESIDENT.
BARACK OBAMA is a MAN OF GREAT CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY
(THIS SHOWS CLEARLY IN HIS SPEECH AND BY HIS ACTIONS).
I feel that Senator Obama's Plan to get America "Back On Track"
is a SOUND PLAN that makes sense. Further, Senator Obama
articulates his PROPOSED PRESIDENTIAL PLAN in a way that everyday
people can understand what he's talking about. The Issues that the
Senator addresses like: Health Care; The Economy; Alternative Energy;
Bringing Our Troops home (Responsibly); Improving Education and
of course National Security are IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE I KNOW!
I TRUST SENATOR OBAMA'S JUDGEMENT TO PICK COMPETENT PEOPLE
FOR HIS CABINET AND HIS STAFF. HE CERTAINLY HAS PICKED SOME
VERY QUALIFIED PEOPLE TO RUN HIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
SENATOR BARACK OBAMA WILL BE A FIRST-RATE PRESIDENT WITH THE
CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE (ALL PEOPLE) FIRST ON HIS AGENDA!
Let us CONTINUALLY PRAY FOR BARACK, MICHELLE, MALIA, SASHA
OBAMA AND THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY AS THEY CONTINUE ON THEIR
HISTORIC BID FOR THE WHITE HOUSE!
LOVE & PEACE TO ALL!
View Official site www.artistforobama.com
PBS IS NOW CONDUCTING AN ON-LINE POLL WHICH ASK THE QUESTION:
Is Sarah Palin "FIT" OR "UNFIT" to be Vice-President Of the United States
of America? Please go to: http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html
and VOTE.
Thanks........YES, WE CAN and YES, WE WILL!!!
Hi Obama supporters!!! Molly K here. We had an awesome event last night at Village Tap. Raised over $6000 for the campaign and still counting... Wish you were there... You can easily make up for it by coming to some awesome debate parties and other events in the coming weeks.... They just keep getting better... Today's blog is dedicated to the debate parties, but the next one will include some exciting events - non debate related.... Just keep checking daily!!
Right now, I am so excited for all these debate parties which are so diverse, so interesting and so fun!!!! Seriously, read below to see what I mean!!
Honestly, many of the restaurants and bars hosting these watch parties are some of the best venues in Chitown too!! Tonight is going to be another historic night, so I really recommend making it a fun one while meeting new people who also support Obama/Biden.... Check out the many many events listed below and I guarantee you won't be disappointed if you attend one. Feel free to post comments on my blog about your experiences and or questions. Send pics too!!
Go Biden!!!
p.s. The cubs game will also be featured along with a lot of great food and cocktails.
1. Debate /cubs party (Debate Watch Party)
VICE Lounge presents it NEW SOPHISTICATED JOINT with plenty of High DEF tv’s and lounge area to relax enjoy and cheer for your team
Time:
Thursday, October 2 at 7:00 PM
Duration:
2 hours
Host:
Dan Krasny
Contact Phone:
312 733 3379
Location:
VICE BAR (CHICAGO, IL)
840 W RANDOLPH
CHICAGO, IL 60607
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshy9d
2. V.P. Debate Watch Party at Red Kiva (It's FREE) (Debate Watch Party)
Rahsaan Gordon and the Chicago Chapter of Young Lawyers for Obama present: the Vice-Presidential Watch Party for the debate between Senator Biden and Governor Palin. This is the sole debate between these two individuals, and one of them will be one heartbeat away from the presidency starting January 21, 2009. Be informed. Get involved. This is a FREE event and open to the public. Space is limited, so early arrival is strongly suggested. The debate will be shown at Red Kiva in the West Loop (right across from Harpo Studios) on multiple large plasma screen televisions. See you there, Obama '08
4 hours
Rahsaan Gordon
RED KIVA (CHICAGO, IL)
1108 WEST RANDOLPH
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gsh9wj
3. Drinks & Debate (Debate Watch Party)
Join like-minded liberals at the Spot (4437 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640) where we'll have bigscreen access for the second of three debates between smooth-talking Barack and his hair-trigger, wingnut foe. Basic $10 cover goes directly to the Obama campaign; $20 also gets a limited-edition "Fist Bump" T-shirt while supplies last. Plus, the Spot is offering its awesome drink specials ($3 drafts/$4 call/$5 cocktails). Password: Obama.
Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM
3 hours
Ian Murphy
THE SPOT (CHICAGO, IL)
4437 N. BROADWAY
CHICAGO, IL 60640
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gs53mx
4. VP debate watch party at the California Clipper! (Debate Watch Party)
The California Clipper, one of my favorite bars, is airing the VP debates Thursday. Come have a drink and watch Sarah Palin try to answer questions. Good times.
Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 PM
Joy Meads
THE CALIFORNIA CLIPPER (CHICAGO, IL)
1002 N CALIFORNIA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshbmr
5. Rosa's Lounge VP (Debate Watch Party)
This is going to be most definitely entertaining. Watch the VP Biden/Palin debate here. Giant 52" HD screen with great sound system. No Admission. Cash Bar. Live performance by Chicago Blues Veteran James Wheeler will follow.
Thursday, October 2 at 8:00 PM
Antonio mangiullo
ROSA'S LOUNGE (CHICAGO, IL)
3420 W ARMITAGE
CHICAGO, IL 60647
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshdkf
6. VP Debate Watch Party @ M Lounge (Debate Watch Party)
Join your friends at the South Loop's premier Martini Lounge for the much anticipated Biden/Palin Vice Presidential Debate. Complimentary appetizers, $5 Call cocktails. Doors open at 5pm, appetizers begin about 7pm, debate starts at 8pm. Be sure to come early and get a seat. If you attended last week's presidential debate, you know what we mean! Please note: Confirmation of attendance does not reserve a seat. Due to the overwhelming popularity of these events, seating is on a first come, first serve basis. We will take a very limited number of reservations for parties of 6 or more. Call 312-447-0201. See you there!
Thursday, October 2 at 5:00 PM
5 hours
Reginald Marsh
M LOUNGE (CHICAGO, IL)
1520 S WABASH
CHICAGO, IL 60605
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshfbv
7. Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party (Debate Watch Party)
Gallery Guichard presents the Chicago Artists Month Exhibit, "Dear Jazz /Yo Hip Hop" featuring work of Abiola Akintola, Andre Guichard, Darryl Dennard, Pearlie Taylor, Robert Lewis Clark, Raymond Thomas, Adam Guichard and Nicole Malcolm. The Collectors' Preview and VP Debate Viewing Party is Thursday, October 2 beginning at 5pm. The VP Debate starts at 8PM. We have brought in over 150 seats and plasma tvs on all three levels for the VP Debate Viewing Party. Opening Reception is Friday, October 3 beginning at 5pm. Live entertainment by YAW and Black Flame featuring Corey Wilkes. Free Admission both Thursday and Friday and Free Parking in the Rear of the building. Don Julio Specialty Drinks served on both nights.
Stephen Mitchell
312-543-7168
GALLERY GUICHARD (CHICAGO, IL)
3521 SOUTH KING DRIVE
CHICAGO, IL 60653
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gshp9g
8. Art for the Movement: VP Debate Watch Party (Debate Watch Party)
Now is the time for change and we're taking debate watching to a new level! The debate will be on the big screen and the crowd full of supporters just like you! Come early to view the latest art installation by Bryant Johnson and stay late to enjoy music by DJ Phokiss. We'll be serving gourmet food & wonderful drinks. Presented by Steelelife Art Gallery and hosted by Bryant Johnson, Kamilah Jones & the MetroBoard of the Chicago Urban League. Donations accepted at the door.
Host: Kamilah Jones
Location: STEELELIFE GALLERY (CHICAGO, IL)
4655 S. KING DRIVE
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gsh2yg
9. Biden vs. Palin & Cubs vs. Dodgers at FitzGerald's (Debate Watch Party)
Sarah "Pit Bull" Palin vs. Joe "Big Wind" Biden on the big screen at 8pm. Cubs vs Dodgers game at 8:30pm until 11pm??? (depending on when the game ends). There will be multiple screens to watch both of these events.
Time:Thursday, October 2 at 8:00 PM
Duration: 4 hours
Host: Bill FitzGerald
Contact Phone: 708-788-2118
Location: FITZGERALD'S (BERWYN, IL)
6615 W ROOSEVELT RD
BERWYN, IL 60402
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/debatewatchparty/gsh9qs
10. Vice Presidential Debate Bingo
Sen. Joe Biden from Delaware and Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, the vice presidential nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively, will debate each other at 8 p.m. (CDT) Oct. 2. The folks down at Town Hall Pub, and myself, wish to invite you and any other interested parties to join us in a game of Vice Presidential Debate Bingo.
Prizes will be awarded. Booze will be served. Pizza will be baking. Candidates will be arguing. Good times.
Tell your friends. http://www.yelp.com/events/chicago-vice-presidential-debate-bingo
When:
Today, October 2 2008, 8:00pm
Where:
Town Hall Pub
3340 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL
(773) 472-4405
How: Official Website
Cost:
Free
11. Chicago History Museum - Debate Watch 2008
Thursday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 15, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
This election year, it is always important to make your vote count, whether you are a regular voter or casting your ballot for the very first time. To help inform your important decision, hear a fascinating panel discussion with leading journalists and scholars on the upcoming presidential election. Then watch the televised McCain/Obama debates and the Biden/Palin vice presidential debate with Chicago Sun-Times journalist Laura Washington.
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Debate Watch, The Vice Presidential Debate Thursday, October 2 Laura Washington will be joined by Susan Mezey, professor and chairperson, Department of Political Science, Loyola University, and Greg Hinz, political reporter, Crain’s Chicago Business.
Address
The Chicago History Museum is located at the south end of Lincoln Park, on the corner of Clark Street and North Avenue. Our address is 1601 North Clark Street.
Yes! We have parking.
http://www.chicagohistory.org/planavisit/upcomingevents/special-events
Thats it for now.... Next post will include upcoming events and photos from some past events.
I KNOW THERE IS AN ABUNDANCE TO CHOOSE FROM!! ENJOY WHEREVER YOU WATCH AND REMEMBER TO CHECK THIS BLOG OFTEN AND POST COMMENTS. WE LOVE FEEDBACK.
Go Obama! Go Biden!
Molly K
Don't live in Chicago...check here
http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionAuthorities/ElecAuthorityList.aspx?Selected=Election%20Authorities
In Chicago, Early Voting Starts Columbus Day - Oct. 13, 2008
ON COLUMBUS DAY, 'DISCOVER' THE CONVENIENCE OF EARLY VOTING
If you are a registered voter, you don't need a reason or excuseto use the convenience of Early Voting.
Chicagoans will be able to use Early Voting at 51 sites, starting on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2008.
Early Voting allows Chicago voters to vote at any city Early Voting locationfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, Oct. 13 - 30.Early Voting on Sundays is only at the Election Board from 9 a.m. to noon.All of Chicago's Early Voting sites are 100% accessible.
During Early Voting, you must present a government photo ID.
Once you cast a ballot during Early Voting, you cannot return during Early Votingor on Election Day to change your ballot for any reason.
Locations and Hours:
For the 2008 General Election, Early Voting will be offeredfrom Oct. 13-30, 2008, seven days a week.
* Monday through Saturday, Chicago voters will be able to use any of 51 sites:one in each ward, plus the Chicago Election Board office at 69 W. Washington St.
* On Sundays, Early Voting will be offered only at the Election Board Office at69 W. Washington St., Lower Level, and only from 9 a.m. to noon.
Ward / Location / Address
1. Goldblatts Building 1615 W Chicago Ave
2. Mabel Manning Library 6 S. Hoyne Ave.
3. Chicago Bee Library 3647 S. State St.
4. M L King Community Ctr 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
5. Jackson Park 6401 S. Stony Island Ave.
6. Whitney Young Library 7901 S ML. King Jr. Dr.
7. Jeffery Manor Library 2401 E. 100th St.
8. Olive Harvey College 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave.
9. Palmer Park 201 E 111th St.
10. Vodak/East Side Library 3710 E. 106th St.
11. McKinley Park 2210 W. Pershing Rd.
12. Back of the Yards Library 4650 S. Damen Ave.
13. West Lawn Park 4233 W. 65 St.
14. Archer Heights Library 5055 S. Archer Ave.
15. Lindbloom Park 6054 S. Damen Ave.
16. Sherman Park Library 5440 S. Racine Ave.
17. Thurgood Marshall Library 7506 S. Racine Ave.
18. Wrightwood-Ashburn Library 8530 S. Kedzie Ave.
19. 22nd Police District 1900 W. Monterey Ave.
20. Coleman Library 731 E. 63rd St.
21. Woodson Regional Library 9525 S. Halsted St.
22. Piotrowski Park 4247 W. 31st St.
23. Clearing Library 6423 W. 63rd Pl.
24. Douglass Library 3353 W. 13th St.
25. Chinatown Library 2353 S. Wentworth Ave.
26. Humboldt Park Library 1605 N. Troy St.
27. Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St.
28. West Side Learning Ctr 4624 W. Madison St.
29. Amundsen Park 6200 W. Bloomingdale Ave.
30. Portage Cragin Library 5108 W. Belmont Ave.
31. Blackhawk Park 2318 N. Lavergne Ave.
32. Pulaski Park 1419 W. Blackhawk St.
33. Independence Library 3548 W. Irving Park Rd.
34. West Pullman Library 830 W. 119th St.
35. Logan Square Library 3030 W. Fullerton Ave.
36. Hiawatha Park 8029 W. Forest Preserve Dr.
37. West Chicago Library 4856 W. Chicago Ave.
38. Wright College - Science Bldg 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
39. N. Park Village Admn Bldg 5801 N. Pulaski Rd.
40. Budlong Woods Library 5630 N. Lincoln Ave.
41. Roden Library 6083 N. Northwest Hwy.
42. Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave.
43. Lincoln Park Library 1150 W. Fullerton Ave.
44. Merlo Library 644 W. Belmont Ave.
45. Edgebrook Library 5331 W. Devon Ave.
46. Truman College 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
47. Welles Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.
48. Edgewater Library 1210 W. Elmdale Ave.
49. Pottawattomie Park 7340 N. Rogers Ave.
50. Warren Park 6601 N. Western Ave.
Board of Election Commissioners 69 W. Washington St.
DATES:Columbus Day, Monday, October 13 thru October 30, 2008
HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday - 9 a.m. to Noon ONLY at the Election Board Offices, 69 W. Washington, Lower Level Conference Room(All other Early Voting locations are closed on Sunday)
Questions? Call 312-269-7900 / TTY 312-269-0027
Hi all. Hope everyone is as fired up for Friday's debate as I am!!! Barack will rock!!
There are so many great events (and several debate events) coming up and I hope you can attend!! In an attempt to make it easier for you to find some events, I'll post some links and info here.
Here is one at one of my fav local spots-
1. 9/26 - Debate watching event at Cody's:
Come join us at Cody's Public House (1658 W Barry Ave - just south of Belmont on the corner of Paulina and Barry) as we watch Obama duke it out with McCain in the first presidential debate of the year. Obama and Biden need our financial support to be able to campaign in the ever-so-important battleground states. We are asking for a $10 donation at the door . . . all proceeds will go directly to the Obama-Biden campaign. We will be providing some hors d'œuvres and will be firing up the barbecue (meats and veggies will not be provided but you are welcome to bring anything that you would like to throw on the grill). Cody's has a pool table, lots of dart boards, a great jukebox, and cheap beer (it's a cash bar). Come on out and bring your friends to support the good guys (there's plenty of parking available). We'll be getting started at 7:00. The debates start at 8. Hope to see you there. http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs77y9
2. Join us at Ginger's Ale House to watch the debate on their Big Screen TV. Cash bar and full menu available. GINGER'S ALE HOUSE (CHICAGO, IL) 3801 N. ASHLAND CHICAGO, IL 60613
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsxr7w
3. A fundraising event that is going to be awesome is this Thurs at Blu Coral on Milwaukee--
Check it out---- BE SEEN...BE HEARD...BE POWERFUL!!! Thursday on September 25th at 6pm Chicago's Young & Powerful for Obama will host The Final Countdown at Blu Coral located at 1265 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The historic event is a networking social featuring a silent auction of an original Obama painting, a event program, testimonies from distinguished speakers and a mixer with smooth music. Obama campaign materials and T-Shirts will be ON SALE at the event.
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/fundraising/4wzlg
4. Phone Banking is fun and quite helpful!!! Come----
I know you want to help Obama win and wish you could do something to help during some of your free time... So, come to Illinois Headquarters to get the word out about what we in Illinois can do to help Barack win. Walk In Anytime Mon-Sat- 9am-9pm and Sun 12-7pm: ILLINOIS HEADQUARTERS (CHICAGO, IL) 566 W. LAKE STREET CHICAGO, IL 60661
I hope to see you at some of these great events. I will continue to post more and more... Check my blog daily for updates!!!
Go Obama!!
Hi all. Today's blog is a compiled list of some important articles and events.
Pls come help us get the word out! We need to help as many people as possible to a, register to vote, and b, actually vote on election day!! Take a trip to a swing state for a day!! That's an important way to make a difference right now! Check this link to make a huge difference--
http://il.barackobama.com/ILborder
Here are some other links to check out!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/26/opinion/26tue4.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
http://thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com/2008/09/all-information-you-need-to-register-to.html
Here is a cool event tomrw night- Galaway Arms in Lincoln Park-- Obama Rama- 2442 N. Clark, 9.18, 7pm-11pm.
The OBAMA-RAMA will feature: * Beer (and other beverages you may enjoy) * Opportunities to meet friendly, like-minded people from throughout Chicago * A fun venue with a private bar * Campaign goodies and giveaways * The chance to witness a few rousing games of "Pin the Tail on the Cheney" * Info on how to register to vote in Illinois * Obama Finger Puppets * Easy ways to get more involved in the weeks ahead * A much more significant donation than any of us could swing on our own * Fun
Click the link below to see event details!! Fun Fun Fun!
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpg5sg
Also, if you want to help out at some U of C events in Hyde Park- here is what one of our fabulous groups sent out-
Check this link daily for more posts on anything and everything Obama!
Go Obama
Molly
Goldie Taylor has written a very interesting article in which she articulates
her struggles as a single mother who was able to overcome some
of the obstacles that affect many women today. Ms. Taylor does an
excellent job in explaining to the reader, the concerns she has about
the GOP Vice-Presidential Candidate, Sarah Palin........................
Read the Article at:
http://www.ebonyjet.com/politics/national/index.aspx?id=9282
The period for early voting by personal appearance begins October 14 and ends on October 30. A permanent polling place for early voting must remain open during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
What Time Will The Polls Be Open On Nov 4th?
6:00 am to 7:00 pm
Identification is not required to vote at the polls, although you will be required to verify your signature. There are individual circumstances that may require that identification be shown. In those cases, you must present a photo ID, and if the photo ID has an address, it must match the registration address. If a photo ID is not used, the document must show your name and address. If you registered to vote by mail after January 1, 2003, and you did not submit a copy of the required identification with the registration application at that time, and you will be voting in a jurisdiction for the first time, then you will be required to submit a copy of one of the following: current and valid photo identification; utility bill; government check; paycheck; or government document. Illinois voters who vote during the early voting period must vote in person and must provide a valid identification. Valid forms of identification for this include a current driver's license, state-issued identification card, or another government-issued identification card.
Numerous provisions are available to aid voters with disabilities. If you are a disabled voter you may request the opportunity to register at home and have registration materials brought to you. You may also request to register to vote by mail. If you are permanently physically disabled, in a nursing home or in a hospital, you may also be eligible for absentee voting.
The Official unofficial street video of Sly Fox by Nasir Jones off the his new album, as seen on the Colbert Report. Send to all your friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yydpWtjqa8
WARNING: There is explicit language in the video.
In the 2004 presidential election there were more than 2 million African Americans who were registered to vote but who did not cast a ballot.
Census statistics show that only 16 percent of nonvoting African Americans among those registered failed to vote for the reason that either they were not interested in the campaign or they did not like the candidates.
The other 84 percent of these 2 million African Americans — or 1,680,000 registered black Americans — did not vote for one of the following stated reasons:
• I was too busy.
• I was out of town.
• I forgot to vote.
• I had transportation problems.
• I am disabled and unable to get to the polls.
• The weather was bad.
• Polling place was far out of my way.
Clearly, most of the registered African Americans did not vote because making it to the polls was burdensome or difficult. This group offers a ripe field for Obama to harvest hundreds of thousands of additional votes. The weapon is the absentee ballot. Chances are that nine out of 10 blacks who choose to vote by absentee ballot will support Obama. Clearly, an effort to increase overall absentee voter turnout will be a huge plus for Obama’s election prospects.
The best strategy is to post information on obtaining absentee ballots on a state-by-state basis on BarackObama.com. A message can be sent to the entire universe of several million e-mail addresses collected by the Obama campaign with links to absentee ballot information for their particular state. This can be done right away and repeated when the deadlines for securing absentee ballots approaches.
Wide distribution of the information of the absentee ballot opportunity will also help white Americans who visit the Obama campaign site. In 2004 there were 70 million whites who were registered to vote but did not cast a ballot. A very large number of these registered voters could have used the easy absentee ballot alternative.
Last week, we kicked off a campaign to stop FOX from launching racist and hate-filled smears against Barack and Michelle Obama.
Good news: Over 428,000 people have signed a message protesting FOX. That's unprecedented—thanks for signing! Early next week, our partners at ColorOfChange.org will hold a major event to deliver boxes and boxes of petition signatures to FOX's headquarters.
Other media outlets will be invited to cover this event. If we can deliver half-a-million signatures, this becomes a much more powerful media story. And when that happens, FOX's advertisers will get the hint that it's not a good idea to associate their products with FOX's hate-speech.
Can you help us get to half-a-million signatures by the time of the big delivery next week by forwarding this message to 5 friends today? They can just click here to sign:
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3914&id=13196-9187590-yd7WaXx&t=1
The petition reads: "FOX must stop injecting racism, prejudice, and fear into our political dialogue. We intend to hold FOX, its advertisers, and its personalities accountable for FOX's attempts to smear the Obamas."
You can let your friends know that FOX is shameless: In the last several weeks alone, they've "confused" Obama's name with Osama's, referred to Michelle as "Obama's Baby Mama," and called an affectionate fist bump by Barack and Michelle a "terrorist fist jab."1
This morning, Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films launched a short video called "FOX Attacks: Michelle Obama" showing some of the latest FOX smears on the Obama family. You can see it on our petition page.Greenwald's previous videos documenting FOX's smears on Barack Obama and the black community have been seen millions of times on YouTube.2
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3914&id=13196-9187590-yd7WaXx&t=2
–Adam G., Peter, Anna, Justin, and the rest of the team
P.S. Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL) has a new book out, and we thought you might be interested. The Nationcalled Wexler the country's "Most Valuable Congressman," and he's stood with MoveOn on numerous causes, from ending the war to stopping warrantless wiretapping in FISA. Now he's written Fire Breathing Liberal, a fascinating account of life as an outspoken progressive in the House of Representatives. Says comedian Stephen Colbert, "I enjoyed Congressman Wexler's book even more than I enjoy cocaine and prostitutes." You can check it out here: http://www.moveon.org/r?r=3906&id=13196-9187590-yd7WaXx&t=3
You can also sign up for Wexler's email list here: http://www.wexlerforcongress.com/join.asp
Sources:
1. "Fox News Jokes About Killing Obama," YouTube video posted May 25, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjYpkvcmog0
"Fox News' E.D. Hill teased discussion of Obama dap: "A fist bump? A pound? A terrorist fist jab?" Media Matters, June 6, 2008 http://mediamatters.org/items/200806060007?f=h_clips
2. "Fox Attacks: Obama," Brave New Films at FoxAttacks.com, February 2007 http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/573-fox-attacks-obama
"Fox Attacks: Black America," Brave New Films at FoxAttacks.com, June 2007 http://foxattacks.com/blog/572-fox-attacks-black-america
"Fox Attacks: Obama, Part 2," Brave New Films at FoxAttacks.com, March 2008 http://foxattacks.com/blog/32376-fox-attacks-obama-part-2
I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July weekend!
While at our family picnic yesterday (July 4th), my family
decided that each family member would donate $3.00
(an amount that even most of the children could
afford to contribute) to the Senator's Campaign. In
addition, each family member submitted their favorite
Bible Verse, line from their favorite Inspirational Poem,
or Favorite Quote to me. I will forward these submissions
(along with a list of the names of those who contributed
their favorite verses),
to Barack and Michelle to ENCOURAGE THEM AS THEY
PRESS THEIR WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!
So, I hope that you will join my family and me and DONATE
$3.00 along with your Favorite Bible Verse or Inspirational
Quote( Please e-mail your selections to me at:
lizasue74@aol.com). For those of you who wish to submit
your donations by mail, please send them to: OBAMA FOR
AMERICA, P. O. BOX 2798 CHICAGO, IL 60680 (Please write
"Prayers And Pocket Change For Obama" in the memo section
of your check or money order).
This Fundraiser Event will run from August 1 thru September 1, 2008.
REMEMBER......YES, WE CAN!!!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
LOVE & PEACE TO ALL!!!
(Please note that a $5 minimum is required when making an "ON-LINE" DONATION,
however, if you choose to submit your donation by MAIL, I do hope that you will
submit a MINIMUM of $3 (BY check or money order....Thank you and as always your
DEDICATION and SUPPORT is MUCH APPRECIATED!) YES, WE CAN!!!
Newsweek is set to publish a highly embarrassing report on Sen. John McCain, revealing that the McCains have failed to pay taxes on their beach-front home in La Jolla, California, for the last four years and are currently in default, The Huffington Post has learned.
Under California law, once a residential property is in default for five years, it can be sold at a tax sale to recover the unpaid taxes for the taxpayers.
The McCains own at least seven homes through a variety of trusts and corporations controlled by Cindy McCain.
McCain campaign scrambling... Developing...
