By Nina Calahan-James
Washington Correspondent Church & State Talk Radio
Detroit City Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr., could be creating a city earthquake, with his plans, to cut 840 Detroit city jobs, during a time of stimulus recovery options.
Winning with endorsements from the Police Union and the UAW, Cockrel is focused on current issues in Detroit; crime, jobs, economic development, honesty and transparency in city government and environmental issues. But most of all balancing the city budget. The same budget, according to County Executive, Ficano they couldn’t audit. “It was inaudible”. Cocrkel hired former City Auditor Joe Harris to serve, as his CFO to ensure the city budget was accountable to Detroit citizens, the same budget which auditors racked their brains, in an earnest attempt to unravel.
Who will the citizens of Detroit chose as their next leader, the classy likeable guy, NBA legend seasoned at 65 and not willing to tell who his advisers are; and ask for your trust because of his successful business dealings. Or will Detroit select the 22 years younger, 43 year old good guy mayor, who has served the city of Detroit for 10 years on the Detroit City Council and president for 8 years. Mayor Cockrel has written and passed key legislation to improve the quality of life in Wayne County and in the city of Detroit.
A cum laude graduate of Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism, Mayor Cockrel is a former reporter for the Detroit Free Press, the Grand Rapids Press and the Cincinnati Inquirer. Mayor Cockrel is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State University as well as the Program for State and Local Government Officials at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government
Former Detroit City Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick once known as the Hip Hop Mayor; Today Kenneth Cocrkrel Jr, once known as Shrek, now with the perception of Mayor Delay & Dawdle will return, to his former position with Detroit City Council, if he doesn’t pull a win off, on the May 5th election.
Kilpatrick resigned last fall. Cockrel stepped in on an interim basis. The winner between Bing & Cockrel will finish Kilpatrick’s term that ends December 31, 2009. Detroit will vote again this year for the regular Mayoral election.
Detroit City Mayor Kenneth Cockrel Jr, will be interviewed by Nina Calahan-James, Washington Correspondent for Church & State Talk Radio. CalahanJames will be joined by Legal Analyst, Joseph Humphries; Kim Bettie, former General Motors Executive Trainer & Show Commentator along with co-host, Kwame Hardy.
The interview will begin Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 1:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 1500 AM WLQV Life Changing Christian Radio. Visit the website and post a comment in the guest book at www.ChurchandStateUnited.com call in at 866-423-WLQV or listen on line at www.AM1500WLQV.com Mayor Candidate, Dave Bing was slated to be interviewed last Saturday, however his campaign team, reschedule three times.
Contact Nina Calahan-James at 248-202-5340 or nina@barackobama4change.us
Detroit’s Cobo Hall Expansion Plan-- $20 Million Dollars killed by Detroit City Council. By Nina Calahan-James, Freelance Writer & Washington Correspondent, Church & State Talk Radio Detroit Michigan residents are excited about $20 million dollars they could receive. The 20 Million dollars would permit the expansion plan for the home for the North America International Auto Show, Detroit’s Cobo Hall convention center.
The plan calls for a total renovation of the current Cobo Hall and a 120,000 square-foot expansion. Church & State Talk Radio Detroit, interviewed Wayne Country Executive, Robert A Ficano on Saturday March 7, 2009. Ficano, an innovative public servant successfully manages the largest county in the state of Michigan, with over 2.1 million citizens and the eleventh largest county in the nation. Tenacity for a tireless ambassador, Ficano regularly meets with citizens, community leaders, the corporate community and other elected officials throughout the county, the State of Michigan and nationally to highlight and victorously promote Wayne County.
Ficano intends to victoriously revitalize Detroit with his current futuristic initiative, the expansion of Cobo Hall Convention Center. For over decades the Detroit’s Cobo Hall has been the venue for the North American International Auto Show. This venue provides sixteen thousand jobs and millions of dollars in economic impact each year. Detroit’s Cobo Hall has deteriorative with antidote leaks that cannot be fixed in the basement. Cobo Hall is in dire need or repairs, upgrades and major expansion. Detroit City Council threw a serious punch, bruising the plans to renovate and expand Cobo Center, when it killed a deal from legislation for a $288-million expansion and renovation of Cobo.
When you drive into many of the Detroit neighborhoods, dark shaded glasses may not shield you from the thousands of dilapidated homes, drug crack houses and buildings glaring at you. Detroit city council members can’t see to get it together. City Council members are being referred to as a tragic circus, a group of people you would laugh at in a Tyler Perry movie. Many Detroit residents agree their city council members are a ridiculous embarrassment, unprofessional and just too dumb to run a city of Detroit’s magnitude and global potential. Detroit City Council members are split in their position; many afraid to surrender their precious city jewel, turning the home of the North American International Auto Show over to a regional authority. Wayne County Executive, Ficano is facing a tough dirty battle with Detroit City Council.
During the interview with Church & State Talk Radio Ficano stated “The audit firms have not been able to audit the city of Detroit’s books. One of the problems we encounter, trying to design the legislation, Detroit’s books were unauditable. We were trying to determine the cost to manage and run Detroit City Hall. They weren’t able to audit the books. In the line area, the city spends 15 Million a year out of their general fund, just to open the doors. Under this agreement that 15emillion a year, they don’t have to give out of their general fund. Detroit could use this money to balance their budget, hire police officers, firemen or to pay off debt”. Chicago's McCormick place and the LA Convention Center are more modern and accommodating to automaker displays.
Ficano continued. “These venues Chicago. LA, Beijing and Parris want the auto show because of the economic activity”. “We have 6000 journalist that show up every year in comparison to the super bowl drawing only 3000 journalist” County Executive, Ficano and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm the state Legislature and key leaders in metro Detroit, signed off on a plan to create a five-member board that would own and operate Cobo Hall.
The deal also would provide $20 million to Detroit and relieve the city of Cobo’s annual operating deficit. The legislation created a five-member authority with representatives from Detroit, the state, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. L.Brook Paterson is one of the stakeholders. L. Brooks Patterson is beginning his fifth four-year term as Oakland County Executive, after winning re-election in 2008 by another large electoral margin. He is the chief elected official in one of Americas most affluent and progressive counties receiving number one status in many U. S. categories. During the 16 years of the Patterson administration, Oakland County government has earned respect from Wall Street for its solid tax base and sound financial policies by attaining and maintaining a coveted AAA bond rating, which only 34 of the nation's 3,200 counties have received.
The Detroit City Council is opposed of the authority of the stakeholders for the expansion deal offering major upgrades and over 20 Million dollars. City Council President, Monica Conyers achieved the votes necessary to kill the expansion deal by one vote from City Council member Alberta Tinsley-Talabi. She switched sides to grant the necessary five votes to reject the expansion deal. Conyers have been noted lauded the vote, saying Cobo will remain "in the hands of the citizens of Detroit." It’s not over yet.
The city of Detroit has not demonstrated the ability to manage their budget. Detroit remains in a deficit, with automotive financial troubles increasing and over 500,000 unemployed workers. Michigan cannot afford to lose the economic impact of Cobo Hall and it largest venue, the North America International Auto Show.
It’s amazing how one man can affect an entire nation. In less than one week from the most electrifying election in our lifetime many people felt born again. Inspired by the Campaign for Change Movement of President Barack Obama, a new radio talk show was created in Detroit.
Church & State Talk Radio is a non-partisan empowering and informative radio production. They present Washington segments from Capitol Hill. The young team presents an innovative, vibrant freshness in conducting weekly interviews of national and local political and religious leaders They aim to educate listeners every Saturday with a better understanding of government, politics and the religious community.
A team of three motivated and innovative young people, consultanting with seasoned professionals, as they work together to educate the community on the political issues that matter to our society. Hosted by newcomer, Nina Calahan-James, Kwame Hardy, a production specialist and Attorney Joe Humphrey, the legal analyst for the show.
Church and State Talk Radio were one of the few broadcast programs in Detroit, invited by the United States Senate Media Committee, to have seated tickets for the swearing in ceremony of President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. With only a few thousand people including celebrities having seated tickets, Nina Calahan-James was seated in radio row, seat number 96, reported from Capitol Hill.
U.S. Senate Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, the first person of color in the nation’s history to serve the spiritual needs of our law makers., was Church & State Talk show’s first guest to introduce America’s perspective on religion. On February 7, 2009 the threesome examined with Chaplain Dr. Black, the historic separation of Church and State, but not the separation of God and State Calahan-James questioned the Chaplain as to his relationship with the various members of congress. He indicated, Americans would be quite surprised of the congress members seeking his daily counsel and attending services.
Clearly stating his relationship with the new president, Barack Obama, Co-Host, Kwame Hardy asked, Chaplain Black, if he were listed in President Obama’s blackberry? As one of the most interesting guest on the new political talk show, Chaplain Dr. Black, will appear on the show again in March and April taking questions from callers.
This team of three determined, young people air live every Saturday on the propelling proselytizing Christian conservative talk show oriented, Salem Communication owners of WDTK 1400AM and WLQV 1500AM. The station has introduced to Detroit a cast of flamboyant, acid tongues personalities that callers and listeners can love or hate depending on their ideological persuasion.
WDTK brings a line-up unloading right leaning conservatives, Church and State Talk Radio brings a different flavor, non-partisan approach on WLQV. Through out the recent presidential campaign, Calahan-James was a freelance writer and maintained the blog for the Campaign for Change Southfield, Michigan Headquarters. She’s the founder of Domestic Intervention Violence Awareness Services, D.I.V.A.S. Inc., Joe Humphrey was a community prosecutor assisting the United States Attorney Office, now in private practice. Hardy, a production specialist for WLQV. Humphrey and Calahan-James bring an analytical approach to the show.
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My Mother is Coming with me!
George Jefferson didn’t take his mother or mother in law with him as he and Weezy moved up. Like any good son in law would, President Elect Barack Obama invites Marian Robinson, his mother in law to move on up with the first famiy.
Barack Obama will be the first American president to appoint a First Granny. Cultural Change is coming to the White House. Michelle Obama’s mother has reluctantly agreed to move from Chicago to Washington to take care of her granddaughters as they adjust to their new home at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.Marian Robinson, 71, was an indispensable part of the Obama campaign as babysitter for Malia, ten, and seven-year-old Sasha. Where is Granny? When is she coming? These girls wouldn’t have it any other way! With the busy schedule of father then president and mother then America’s First Lady, where is the comfort of Granny? What was know as the extended family, has now changed to neccesitiy of immediate family, Granny.
The move could signal the first time in living memory that three generations of a family have moved into the White House.But the fiercely independent Mrs Robinson has suggested she could take a flat nearby because she doesn’t want Michelle, 44, has insisted that with 132 rooms, there will be no shortage of space.
She said she ‘begged’ her mother to leave her long-time home in Chicago’s tough South Side.‘The girls are going to need her as part of their sense of stability,’ she told Newsweek magazine.‘And what is true for my mum is that she does anything for us and her grandkids. All they have to do is look at her with sad eyes and she is done for.
’Marian Robinson gets along splendidly with her son-in-law -- so well that Michelle Obama has persuaded her mother, 71, to leave Chicago and move to Washington. The former secretary -- widowed in 1991, retired last year -- was the primary caregiver for Malia and Sasha when their parents were on the campaign trail. Marian will help the family make the transition to a new school, new friends and presidential spotlight. Just like a mom.
Studying the psychology of black families, I say this is an excellent decision made by America’s next first family as a family. Critics may wonder, what type of culture is coming to the white house. It will truly be a testament to the Obama’s core belief of strong family values. It also demonstrates the deep love within the black family. Besides all of that, these children are being uprooted from their home. Granny Marian will do more for them than any pet coming to the white house. Surely it’s not meant to be offensive to the expertise of any secret service assigned to the girls. Marian will provide a solid link in the transition and serve as the chief of acclimation for the entire family. I’m curious if Marian might even teach the cooks a few things about soul food or give them a day off here and there.
Carla Sferrazza Anthony, historian of the National First Ladies Library in Ohio stated, “ Yes, it’s a very wise decsion. It will provide continuity and intimacy to these two girls and for her daughter, the first lady, Michelle Obama.
Email Nina@BarackObama4change.us Stay tune for Nina live on radio talk show Church & State, examing the Transpearcny of the Transition Team.
Writer Contributions from David Gardner.
What a way to prepare for the biggest news of his life! Basketball.
Sports will always be a great passtime pleasure of Americans!
As the day drew night fall, election night arose!
Will Jesse Jackson Jr. fill the new Senate Seat of President Elect Barack Obama? Just like with any job, when the boss resigns, a position is open! There is no difference with the Senate seat. This seat will not be filled as quickly as Detroit City Mayor's replacement. The process is somewhat different with State Law. CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he will resign from the Senate effective Sunday.In a statement, the junior Illinois senator called his four-year term "one of the highest honors and privileges" of his life and said the people of Illinois will stay with him as he leaves the Senate to begin "the hard task of fulfilling the simple hopes and common dreams of all Americans as our nation's next president."Obama victorious won the presidency last week over Republican John McCain.Under state law, Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich will name Obama's replacement for the remaining two years of his term. Blagojevich has said he expects to make a decision by year's end, and has ruled out appointing himself. Obama, elected in 2004, is the only black senator.His resignation reduces the Democratic majority to a bare minimum for the post-election session that begins next week. The party retains control as long as Independent Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut sides with them.Some Democrats favor punishing Lieberman, who endorsed McCain, for his speech at the Republican National Convention this summer and other critical remarks about Obama. Obama has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid he is not interested in seeing Democrats drive Lieberman from the Democratic caucus.Blagojevich's appointee would serve until the next national election in 2010.Obama has made clear he's deferring to the governor, saying last week: "This is the governor's decision; it is not my decision." However, Obama also said his replacement should be "somebody who is capable; somebody who is passionate about helping working families in Illinois meet their dreams."Potential candidates to replace Obama include Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Senate President Emil Jones and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. On Tuesday, Obama appeared with another possible replacement, Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, to commemorate Veterans Day. She is a former congressional candidate and head of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.A day later, Obama friend and adviser Valerie Jarrett made it known that she's not interested in the Senate seat. Last Saturday, Jesse Jackson Jr. appeared on the new CNN show of Late Night with DL Hughley speaking with dilligence his run for the senate seat. Sources say that the early front-runner has fallen off the radar, despite actively pursing the appointment. My inquisitive eyebrow has risen, perhaps Mr. Jackson Jr. will accept our interview invitation for a closer look.Speculation among political watchers that Duckworth -- the state's director of veteran affairs -- has the best line on the job were fueled after she and Obama appeared together to mark Veterans Day in Chicago on Tuesday. The two placed a wreath on the soldiers memorial at Soldier Field.Other Springfield sources point to Dan Seals. He has run for congress unsuccessfully twice against North Shore Rep. Mark Kirk. His appointment would enable Blagojevich to say he kept one African-American in the U.S. Senate, which would otherwise have none with Obama's departure.Seals says he's flattered to be a part of the discussion and that he would accept the appointment if it's offered. Blagojevich has said he wants to name Obama's replacement by Christmas. Potential successors said Thursday they had heard nothing from the governor to indicate that he has changed plans or intends to make a decision soon.Duckworth said the governor's office hadn't contacted her to discuss the position or a timetable. U.S. Rep. Danny Davis said the same, although he predicted Blagojevich wouldn't let the decision wait until Christmas."My sense is that the governor will probably not drag this out too long," said Davis, D-Ill.Obama's aides say his Senate office will remain open for a while so that staffers can archive Senate documents for Obama's future presidential library and contact constituents. It will close some time within the 60 days after the resignation becomes effective Sunday.Blagojevich said whatever thoughts Obama has on the subject would carry a lot of weight. The governor's press secretary wrote in an e-mail Thursday that Blagojevich would have no comment on Obama's announcement. .President Elect Obama made a statement regarding his resignation effective this Sunday November 17, 2008 "It has been one of the highest honors and privileges of my life to have served the people of Illinois in the United States Senate. In a state that represents the crossroads of a nation, I have met so many men and women who’ve taken different journeys, but hold common hopes for their children’s future. It is these Illinois families and their stories that will stay with me as I leave the United States Senate and begin the hard task of fulfilling the simple hopes and common dreams of all Americans as our nation’s next President," said President-elect Barack Obama.
Will Jesse Jackson Jr. fill the new Senate Seat of President Elect Barack Obama?
Just like with any job, when the boss resigns, a position is open! There is no difference with the Senate seat. This seat will not be filled as quickly as Detroit City Mayor's replacement. The process is somewhat different with State Law.
CHICAGO – President-elect Barack Obama said Thursday that he will resign from the Senate effective Sunday.
In a statement, the junior Illinois senator called his four-year term "one of the highest honors and privileges" of his life and said the people of Illinois will stay with him as he leaves the Senate to begin "the hard task of fulfilling the simple hopes and common dreams of all Americans as our nation's next president."
Obama victorious won the presidency last week over Republican John McCain.
Under state law, Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich will name Obama's replacement for the remaining two years of his term. Blagojevich has said he expects to make a decision by year's end, and has ruled out appointing himself. Obama, elected in 2004, is the only black senator.
His resignation reduces the Democratic majority to a bare minimum for the post-election session that begins next week. The party retains control as long as Independent Sen. Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut sides with them.
Some Democrats favor punishing Lieberman, who endorsed McCain, for his speech at the Republican National Convention this summer and other critical remarks about Obama. Obama has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid he is not interested in seeing Democrats drive Lieberman from the Democratic caucus.
Blagojevich's appointee would serve until the next national election in 2010.
Obama has made clear he's deferring to the governor, saying last week: "This is the governor's decision; it is not my decision." However, Obama also said his replacement should be "somebody who is capable; somebody who is passionate about helping working families in Illinois meet their dreams."
Potential candidates to replace Obama include Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Senate President Emil Jones and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
On Tuesday, Obama appeared with another possible replacement, Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, to commemorate Veterans Day. She is a former congressional candidate and head of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.
A day later, Obama friend and adviser Valerie Jarrett made it known that she's not interested in the Senate seat.
Last Saturday, Jesse Jackson Jr. appeared on the new CNN show of Late Night with DL Hughley speaking with dilligence his run for the senate seat. Sources say that the early front-runner has fallen off the radar, despite actively pursing the appointment. My inquisitive eyebrow has risen, perhaps Mr. Jackson Jr. will accept our interview invitation for a closer look.Speculation among political watchers that Duckworth -- the state's director of veteran affairs -- has the best line on the job were fueled after she and Obama appeared together to mark Veterans Day in Chicago on Tuesday. The two placed a wreath on the soldiers memorial at Soldier Field.Other Springfield sources point to Dan Seals. He has run for congress unsuccessfully twice against North Shore Rep. Mark Kirk. His appointment would enable Blagojevich to say he kept one African-American in the U.S. Senate, which would otherwise have none with Obama's departure.Seals says he's flattered to be a part of the discussion and that he would accept the appointment if it's offered.
Blagojevich has said he wants to name Obama's replacement by Christmas. Potential successors said Thursday they had heard nothing from the governor to indicate that he has changed plans or intends to make a decision soon.
Duckworth said the governor's office hadn't contacted her to discuss the position or a timetable. U.S. Rep. Danny Davis said the same, although he predicted Blagojevich wouldn't let the decision wait until Christmas.
"My sense is that the governor will probably not drag this out too long," said Davis, D-Ill.
Obama's aides say his Senate office will remain open for a while so that staffers can archive Senate documents for Obama's future presidential library and contact constituents. It will close some time within the 60 days after the resignation becomes effective Sunday.
Blagojevich said whatever thoughts Obama has on the subject would carry a lot of weight. The governor's press secretary wrote in an e-mail Thursday that Blagojevich would have no comment on Obama's announcement.
.President Elect Obama made a statement regarding his resignation effective this Sunday November 17, 2008
"It has been one of the highest honors and privileges of my life to have served the people of Illinois in the United States Senate. In a state that represents the crossroads of a nation, I have met so many men and women who’ve taken different journeys, but hold common hopes for their children’s future. It is these Illinois families and their stories that will stay with me as I leave the United States Senate and begin the hard task of fulfilling the simple hopes and common dreams of all Americans as our nation’s next President," said President-elect Barack Obama.
You may email Nina at Nina@BarackObama4change.us Coming soon Nina will Co-Host a new radio show focusing on the Transparency of the Transition Team.CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery and the Associated Press writers Nedra Pickler in Washington and Christopher Wills from Springfield, Ill., contributed to this report.
Memory Lane: Obamas in Butte, Montana for the Fourth of July
Barack with Illinois State Director of Veterans Affairs, Tammy Duckworth after placing a wreath at The Bronze Soldiers Memorial in honor of Veteran's Day (Duckworth is on the short list to replace Obama's Senate Seat in Illinois)
At a briefing before well over 100 reporters, John Podesta, the co-chair of Barack Obama's White House transition, announced three priorities for the interim period and laid out just how comprehensive the effort would be.The transition team will operate off a budget of $12 million ($5.2 million has been appropriated by Congress, the rest will be raised separately through individual donations of under $5,000), employ 450 people and operate out of offices in Washington D.C. and Chicago. Already, Podesta reiterated, the team has granted 100 interim security clearances.As for the priorities - they resembled the same major interests Obama announced repeatedly on the campaign trail.• The team, Podesta said, would be "laying the groundwork in stabilizing the economy and putting Americans back to work."
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
Tickets to the 56th Inaugural Ceremonies will be provided free of charge and distributed through Members of the 111th Congress. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies does not provide tickets to the public. Members of the public interested in attending the Inaugural Ceremonies should contact their Member of Congress or U.S. Senators to request tickets.
The public should also be aware that no website or other ticket outlet actually has inaugural swearing-in tickets to sell, regardless of what they may claim. Tickets will not be distributed to Congressional offices until the week before the inauguration and will require in-person pick-up.
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The website to the inaugural committee is http://inaugural.senate.gov/From there you can link to your congressman and submit your request.
ELECTION NIGHT CELEBRATION AT THE WHITE HOUSE 2:07am
YES WE DID!
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!
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
