Our August 13th event was in the Miami Herald and on WPLG10-TV:
Healthcare reform opponents, advocates rally across street
by Toluse Olorunnipa, Miami Herald, Thu, Aug. 13, 2009 at http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1184099.html?storylink=pd
A rally called to support a public healthcare option outside Sen. Bill Nelson's Coral Gables office quickly turned into a cross-street chanting and shouting match Thursday afternoon between about 250 backers and opponents…
Health Care Debate Breaks Out
Protesters, Supporters Gather At Senator's Office
Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2009
On WPLG 10: http://www.justnews.com/news/20389991/detail.html
Find our future events at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/search_simple?source=sidenav
Our Stand with the President on Health Care event at Senator Nelson's Coral Gables Office, 2925 Salzedo Street, 4pm, Thursday, July 23rd was a great success with over 75 in attendance and no Tea Party counter-protesters.
We were on CBS4 video:
Deconstructing Obama's Healthcare Reform Proposal by Michael Williams
http://cbs4.com/video/?id=80160@wfor.dayport.com
And in the Miami Herald:
Florida crowds want Sen. Bill Nelson's healthcare stance
People gathered outside Sen. Bill Nelson's offices in Coral Gables and Davie and urged him to take a stand on the proposed healthcare overhaul.
BY BETH REINHARD Fri Jul 24, 2009
The Democratic party sought Thursday to make the political debate over healthcare personal, inviting the sick and uninsured to share their struggles at rallies...
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/story/1155162.html
Join us for our next Stand with the President on Health Care event at Senator Nelson's Coral Gables Office, 2925 Salzedo Street, 4pm, Thursday, August 13th:
Please join OFA Thursday July 23 as our volunteers across the state of Florida join together to Stand with the President on Health Care Reform. We will be gathering outside of Senator Bill Nelson's office to raise awareness about the need for all members of congress to work together with the President to bring about Health Care Reform by the end of 2009. We'll be hearing from members of the community who have been personally affected by health care and learning about President Obama's three core principles for reform: reducing costs, allowing patients choice, ensuring that quality and affordable health insurance is available to all Americans. This gathering is part of a larger campaign by OFA to mobilize support around the need for health care reform in communities across the country by taking the discussion out of Washington DC and onto front porches and kitchen tables. We are at a critical time as Congress approaches its August recess, and OFA is ramping up our activity for a National Health Care Reform Week of Action. President Obama would like both the House and Senate to pass legislation before they leave for August recess. We can't afford to punt this, the time for reform is now. Come out and show your support for Health Care Reform!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Thursday, July 23 Senator Nelson's Coral Gables Office, 2925 Salzedo Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
RSVP at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/manage/gpcr8t
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Take Dolphin Expressway/SR-836 toward the Airport. Exit SOUTH on 42nd Ave./Le Jeune Road. Go 3 miles. Turn LEFT at Palermo Ave. Turn RIGHT at Salzedo. Meter park at Sen. Nelson’s office at 2925 Salzedo.
GREEN TRANSIT DIRECTIONS: Take Metrorail to Douglas Road Station. Take #42 Bus toward Golden Glades via 42 Ave. Exit at Catalonia Ave. Go NORTH to Palermo Ave. Turn RIGHT & walk EAST 1 block to Salzedo. Turn LEFT & walk NORTH ½ block to 2925 Salzedo.
We had a great Public Option NOW Healthcare Rally at Senator Nelson's Coral Gables Office on Thursday, July 9th at Senator Bill Nelson's Coral Gables office with 60 people from SEIU, AFL-CIO, MoveOn, OFA, DFAM, and Democracia and made CBS4 News with Michael Williams: "Intense Healthcare Debate Sparks Rally In Fla." http://cbs4.com/video/?id=79340@wfor.dayport.com.
Also, we had 10 counter-protesters from the South Florida Tea Party, (their website at: http://www.NOGovernmentHealthcare.com.) Their website starts with "NO" and that's the only thing the Republican Party stands for these days.
We will meet again outside Senator Bill Nelson's Coral Gables office at 2925 Salzedo Street at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 13th.
RSVP at: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpfx47
We rallied for: "A strong public option must meet four key criteria: it should be national, available to anyone, ready on day one, and publicly run. No weak half-measures--like the regional, private co-op plan--are acceptable."
We've petitioned. We've called. We've faxed. We've dropped off fliers. Now, the health care fight is really heating up in the Senate, and some Democrats are trying to bargain away the heart of President Obama's health care plan—a strong public health insurance option. We need to escalate our campaign for real health care reform. On Thursday, July 9th, MoveOn is organizing nationwide "Public Option Now!" Health Care Rallies to send a strong message to every senator: Health care reform must include a strong public health insurance option. RSVP:http://pol.moveon.org/event/healthcareaction/94169 or
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcjr9
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
Take Dolphin Expressway/SR-836 toward the Airport.
Exit SOUTH on 42nd Ave./Le Jeune Road. Go 3 miles.
Turn LEFT at Palermo Ave. Turn RIGHT at Salzedo.
Meter park at Sen. Nelson’s office at 2925 Salzedo.
GREEN TRANSIT DIRECTIONS:
Take Metrorail to Douglas Road Station.
Take #42 Bus toward Golden Glades via 42 Ave.
Exit at Catalonia Ave. Go NORTH to Palermo Ave.
Turn RIGHT & walk EAST 1 block to Salzedo.
Turn LEFT & walk NORTH ½ block to 2925 Salzedo.
Green Jobs March to US Senator Mel Martinez's Office in Coral Gables, FL
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2009
Saturday, March 21st, South Florida residents will hold a Green Jobs March to Senator Mel Martinez's Coral Gables, FL Office. We will communicate how Florida can use money from President Obama's stimulus package to create 'green jobs' locally. We want the economic recovery to benefit everyday people and the planet, not just big business. We call it a "green recovery for all." We hope the march will be a springboard for local action. We want Florida to develop a plan to use federal stimulus dollars to create green jobs and build the foundation for a strong, local, green economy. For more info, visit: www.GreenForAll.org
Address: US Senator Mel Martinez's Office, 800 Douglas Road (SW 8th Street at SW 37th Avenue), Coral Gables, FL 33134
RSVP at: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5379/t/5020/event/index.jsp?event_KEY=6307
Directions: From I-95 take EXIT 3A for State Hwy 836 WEST toward Miami Airport. Take the EXIT at NW 37th Avenue Turn left at NW 37th Ave/N Douglas Road. Turn right at Calabria Avenue. Destination will be on the RIGHT: US Senator Mel Martinez, 800 S Douglas Road, Suite 148, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Meet at 11:00 a.m. for Green Jobs March on the corner of SW 8th Street and SW 37th Avenue.
YES WE DID! YES WE MUST:
Þ Protect him from harm both verbal & phyiscal
Þ Stay "FIRED UP" by staying active
Þ Work Bi-Partisan to bring "Change" together
Þ Don't just bitch, get active and stay engaged
Þ Start and join a local "Change" group
Þ Be philanthropic, serve your community, state and nation
Þ Stick by Obama, STOP smears on the Right & the Left!!!! Hold yourself responsible as you hold Barack!
Join the future of this movement!!
http://change.gov/joinus
http://www.communityorganize.com
http://www.ourpresidency.com
http://www.usaservice.org
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Barack's DNC 2004 Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWynt87PaJ0&feature=PlayList&p=B1939005B8A4D4ED&index=188
Barack's DNC 2008 Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ato7BtisXzE&feature=channel
Barack’s Election Acceptance Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wJ-2Zu_Iic&feature=channel
Barack’s Inauguration Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjnygQ02aW4
Hello All,
I've recently posted 2 suggestions on the new Change.gov feature:
The first is related to Education:
http://citizensbriefingbook.change.gov/ideas/viewIdea.apexp?id=087800000004uWU
The second is proposing reform in Medicare
http://citizensbriefingbook.change.gov/ideas/viewIdea.apexp?id=087800000004t3F
I'm asking people to vote on the two proposals and post a comment.
Thanks for your time and your generosity.
Bryan in Miami
One month ago, you made history by giving all Americans a real opportunity for change.
Now it's time to start preparing and working for change in our communities.
On December 13th, supporters are coming together in every part of the country to reflect on what we've accomplished and plan the future of this movement. Your ideas and feedback will be collected and used to guide this movement in the months and years ahead.
Time: Saturday, December 13 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Tap Tap Hatian Restaurant, 819 5th Street, 2nd floor meeting room, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Directions: Take I-95/SR-836 to I-395 EAST toward Miami Beach. MacArthur Causeway becomes 5th Street in Miami Beach. Make a U-TURN at Meridian Avenue. 819 5th Street will then be on the RIGHT. Park on Meridian or Jefferson Avenues or 4th or 6th Streets.
RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/changeiscoming/gsxb3s
5 November 2008
Dear Obama/Biden Supporters,Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Barack Obama is President-Elect of the United States of America. We did it here in South Florida thanks to you. Obama won. We won. Florida won. America Won!Now the real work for change begins……..With gratitude and respect,DonFlorida Democratic CommitteemanPrecinct 820, Village of Palmetto Bay
Early Voting for the entire state of Florida has just been extended.
Every Early Vote location in Florida will now be every day from 7am-7pm up through November 2.
Please pass along this great news to everyone you know who will be voting in Florida. Click here to find your nearest early vote location.
Here's the release:
GOVERNOR CRIST EXTENDS EARLY VOTING HOURS ~~ ~Ensures maximum number of Floridians can exercise right to vote~ ~~October 28, 2008Contact:GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE(850) 488-5394TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through Friday, October 31, 2008, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008. "I have spoken with the Secretary of State and members of the Florida Legislature and have concluded that it is always the right thing to do to give voters every opportunity to cast a ballot," Governor Crist said. "I have a responsibility to the voters of our state to ensure that the maximum number of citizens can participate in the electoral process, and that every person can exercise the right to vote." Prior to the 2008 General Election, Florida has seen historic numbers of Floridians registering to vote for the first time. In addition, record numbers of voters have chosen to cast a ballot during early voting. Early voting began on October 20 and runs through November 2. Current Florida law allows for early voting to be conducted eight hours per day on each weekday, and for a total of eight hours during both weekends during the early voting period. Floridians can contact their county's Supervisor of Elections for dates, times and locations of early voting. Florida voters can also request absentee ballots to be mailed to them until October 29. Please see the attached Executive Order 08-217. STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 08-217 WHEREAS, early voting is scheduled to end November 2, 2008; and WHEREAS, early voting turnout has already reached record levels and is forecast to continue with record turnout. There are only 267 early voting sites throughout the state and long lines have formed at many of the early voting sites; and WHEREAS, a historic number of Floridians have registered to vote for the first time in this election; and WHEREAS, new voting equipment is being used in 15 Florida counties; WHEREAS, as a result of this unique combination of circumstances resulting from the historic voter turnout in this election, there is a possibility that election officials will be unable to conduct an orderly election, and thus residents in our state could be deprived of a meaningful opportunity to vote; andWHEREAS, because of the existing and continuing possibility of an emergency occurring before or during the regularly scheduled election, and in order to ensure maximum citizen participation in the electoral process, and provide a safe and orderly procedure for persons seeking to exercise their right to vote;NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHARLIE CRIST, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution, by the Florida Elections Emergency Act, and by all other applicable laws, issue the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect:I hereby declare that, based on the above-described conditions, a state of emergency exists. It is hereby found and declared to be necessary to extend the voting hours during early voting. Accordingly, I order the Supervisors of Elections to open early voting sites from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. through October 31, 2008 and open early voting sites for a total of twelve (12) hours between 7 a.m. November 1, 2008 and 7 p.m. November 2, 2008.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this 28th day of October, 2008. GOVERNORATTEST:SECRETARY OF STATE
GOVERNOR CRIST EXTENDS EARLY VOTING HOURS
~~ ~Ensures maximum number of Floridians can exercise right to vote~ ~~
October 28, 2008
Contact:
GOVERNOR'S PRESS OFFICE(850) 488-5394
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today signed Executive Order 08-217, extending the hours for early voting during the current General Election. Effective immediately, early voting sites will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., through Friday, October 31, 2008, and for a total of 12 hours between 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2008.
"I have spoken with the Secretary of State and members of the Florida Legislature and have concluded that it is always the right thing to do to give voters every opportunity to cast a ballot," Governor Crist said. "I have a responsibility to the voters of our state to ensure that the maximum number of citizens can participate in the electoral process, and that every person can exercise the right to vote."
Prior to the 2008 General Election, Florida has seen historic numbers of Floridians registering to vote for the first time. In addition, record numbers of voters have chosen to cast a ballot during early voting.
Early voting began on October 20 and runs through November 2. Current Florida law allows for early voting to be conducted eight hours per day on each weekday, and for a total of eight hours during both weekends during the early voting period. Floridians can contact their county's Supervisor of Elections for dates, times and locations of early voting.
Florida voters can also request absentee ballots to be mailed to them until October 29.
Please see the attached Executive Order 08-217.
STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 08-217
WHEREAS, early voting is scheduled to end November 2, 2008; and
WHEREAS, early voting turnout has already reached record levels and is forecast to continue with record turnout. There are only 267 early voting sites throughout the state and long lines have formed at many of the early voting sites; and
WHEREAS, a historic number of Floridians have registered to vote for the first time in this election; and
WHEREAS, new voting equipment is being used in 15 Florida counties;
WHEREAS, as a result of this unique combination of circumstances resulting from the historic voter turnout in this election, there is a possibility that election officials will be unable to conduct an orderly election, and thus residents in our state could be deprived of a meaningful opportunity to vote; and
WHEREAS, because of the existing and continuing possibility of an emergency occurring before or during the regularly scheduled election, and in order to ensure maximum citizen participation in the electoral process, and provide a safe and orderly procedure for persons seeking to exercise their right to vote;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHARLIE CRIST, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section 1(a) of the Florida Constitution, by the Florida Elections Emergency Act, and by all other applicable laws, issue the following Executive Order, to take immediate effect:
I hereby declare that, based on the above-described conditions, a state of emergency exists. It is hereby found and declared to be necessary to extend the voting hours during early voting. Accordingly, I order the Supervisors of Elections to open early voting sites from 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. through October 31, 2008 and open early voting sites for a total of twelve (12) hours between 7 a.m. November 1, 2008 and 7 p.m. November 2, 2008.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed, at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this 28th day of October, 2008.
GOVERNOR
ATTEST:
SECRETARY OF STATE
Wow, a sit com length commercial from Obama, to be aired almost right before election. I have to say I am pretty excited about this one, almost like waiting for the fist epiosde of a new show (hopefully this metaphor is a sign of things to come, keep your fingers crossed guys)
Check for more details here: http://kronomy.com/event/2bLnWX5swt/
Ruth
