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By Richard Owl Mirror - Dec 22nd, 2008 at 11:18 pm EST

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"The decision to pick the controversial Reverend Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration has angered many gay and lesbian groups."

I believe President-elect Obama could have served this nation better, had he invited Pastor Melissa Scott instead.

His Religious choice should not have had the taint of Politics attached. http://www.pastormelissascott.com/

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Abandon the Retirees and save todays workers ?

By Richard Owl Mirror - Dec 13th, 2008 at 1:28 am EST

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The Rationale for allowing the US Auto Industry to fail ~ Can it be applied the US Federal Government?

Republicans Kill $14B Rescue Plan in effort to dismantle UAW Union

Within the above article is a discussion and a point of view I find interesting and wish to explore how people feel about it and it's implications.

Stu P., "The only way the Big 3 can compete with Toyota, etc. would be to get out from under the massive pension and related obligations to retired and soon-to-be-retired UAW workers."

Richard, Given the plight of the economy and the Debt incurred by the American Taxpayer, should the US Government rescind the benefits of US Service men and women? Revoke the health benefits and retirement of the millions of individuals in order to make the Federal Government a more financially viable entity ?

Let's start with those costly Survivor benefits
http://www.militarytimes.com/benefits/family_resources/online_hbml06_payandbenefits_otherbenefits1/

Then we can move on to money for housing and Education benefits.
http://www.militarytimes.com/benefits/

Imagine a leaner Federal Government without Military Veteran OBLIGATIONS to burden them.
http://www.militarytimes.com/benefits/health/

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Given the tremendous debt out government is carrying and which the American citizen is libel to repay w/interest, I'm wondering if these Senate Republicans would be prepared to rescind the benefits to each and every Military veteran in an effort to trim the wasteful spending by our Government?

If it works for GM, Ford and Chrysler, wouldn't it also translate into a cost-savings effort by the Federal Government?

I really think these Senate Republicans are on to something, throw out any promises of care for services rendered and allow the former employees to fend for themselves.

After all those 300,000+ Auto Retirees are most likely service members from WWII, Korea, Veitnam who are drawing these Federal Benefits as well as Pensions from working their entire lives in the factories. If America is willing to toss them under the bus, why not go the whole way and assist the Federal Government in relieving itself of this burden?

Tad W. said, That's brilliant! When can we start?!

I'm afraid this measure would be met with resistance, calling it unjust because they earned the rewards of Health and Retirement benefits by their service.
I just wonder why those same people can't apply this measure to the Retirement costs burdening the Big 3?

I don't know the financial answers to these problems but, our entire social fabric was paved by people such as these 300,000+ retirees. People who fought in World War Two, returned and went to work creating the US Middle Class. Others remained behind and worked in those factories building the needed equipment for the war Effort, then continued working their whole life, retiring with dignity and financial security.
They were the pioneers of citizen involvement of the Stock Market. Their pension funds built the vast wealth which makes up the majority of investments.

Why are some so willing to throw them under the bus ?

I find it shameful and appalling. Republicans Kill $14B Rescue Plan in effort to dismantle UAW Union

Failed Bailout Batters Asian Stock Markets
Auto Bailout Bust Fuels Wall St. Anxiety
New Unemployment Claims Reach 26-Year High
White House May Ride To Detroit's Rescue

"The current weakened state of the economy is such that it could not withstand a body blow like a disorderly bankruptcy in the auto industry," White House press secretary Dana Perino said.

The Senate's rejection of the $14 billion rescue plan and further evidence of a deepening global recession made world stock markets plunge. U.S. stock index futures pointed to a big sell-off later on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average was projected to drop 278 points, or 3.2 percent, to 8,292, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index was forecast to fall 33.80 points, or 3.9 percent, to 840.70.

"This is a colossal failure in leadership," Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero said on The Early Show. "It puts the economy closer to the cliff and I think we see that already in the reaction."

"I find it highly ironic to have Congress people lecturing the UAW about cutting their wages," Bernero told the The Early Show. "Why don't we put Congress people and senators on merit pay and see what they would be making. What has their productivity been? Give me a break."
Am I to understand that the approximate "332,000 retirees whose health care is covered by generous benefits negotiated since the end of World War II. " should simply lose those benefits in order to afford the current workers retain their jobs? Eliminating those benefits, would GM be competitive? Is that the solution. Kick all 332,000 retirees to the curb and tell them the promises made are null and void ? Imagine the effect on our economy when these 81,000 active UAW workers and 332,000 retirees default on their mortgages and file bankruptcy ? Add to that all the small businesses that depend on the local economy that these 81,000 active UAW workers and 332,000 retirees and their extended families frequent?
Those who believe they will be untouched by the failure of these three companies are in for a rude awakening. When the supply chain fails, those companies also supply Toyota, Honda and the others. Will Toyota, Honda have a supply problem leading to worker lay-offs in Alabama too ? Given the plight of the economy and the Debt incurred by the American Taxpayer, should the US Government recind the benefits of US Service men and women? Revoke the health benefits and retirement of the millions of individuals in order to make the Federal Government a more financially viable entity ?

Let's start with those costly Survivor benefits

Then we can move on to More money for housing and Education benefits.
http://www.militarytimes.com/benefits/

Imagine a leaner Federal Government without Military Veteran OBLIGATIONS to burden them.
http://www.militarytimes.com/benefits/health/ I think we need to cut off all benefits for every veteran.
After all, they got paid while they were employed, why should the Federal Gov. continue paying them after they quit or retired ?The Federal Government is the largest employer in this Nation, it too operates in a huge and ever expanding deficit. If We, the people were to eliminate this OBLIGATION, wouldn't OUR Company function better? Do US autoworkers really make $70 or more per hour in wages and benefits ?

Contrary to an often-repeated myth, UAW members at GM, Ford and Chrysler are not paid $73 an hour. The truth is, wages for UAW members range from about $14 per hour for newly hired workers to $28 per hour for assemblers. The $73 an hour figure is outdated and inaccurate. It includes not only the costs of health care, pensions and other compensation for current workers, but also includes the costs of pensions and health care for all of the retired workers, spread out over the active workforce. Obviously, active workers do not receive any of this compensation, so it is simply not accurate to describe it as part of their "earnings." Here's a very Partial list of media e-mail addresses.
Use it to contact the media.
http://www.opednews.com/mediacontact.htm Read More »

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Please Help Me, Help You !

By Richard Owl Mirror - Nov 25th, 2008 at 1:13 pm EST

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The People of the State of Michigan enact: the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.

With the recent passage of Michigan's LEGISLATION, the relative state department must Promulgate Rules by which to function effectively. While there is now hope where there was none, these rules will either assist or be a hindrance to the patient.

While this Law allows the patient or a "primary caregiver" to grow and provide the Marijuana for the patient, this dictates the patient or caregiver have the necessary skills, equipment, space, finances and time to dedicate to this task full time.

Under Michigan Law, a designated caregiver can assist up to 5 patients. This would serve to pool the resources together more efficiently, providing one space, shared equipment cost and presumably a designated "primary caregiver" who is a professional grower.

Today in California, of which the Michigan legislation was designed has had a set back handed down by their State Supreme Court which may affect the Promulgation of our Rules moving forward.

California Supreme Court Ruling Limits Medical Marijuana Distribution

November 24th, 2008
In an important legal case decided today that cannabis reform advocates have been waiting on for nearly two years, the California Supreme Court ruled that criminal defendants are not entitled to a defense as Proposition 215 (Prop 215) caregivers if their primary role is only to supply marijuana to patients.

"The Mentch decision highlights the inadequacy of California's current medical marijuana supply system," California NORML coordinator Dale Gieringer told the Indy Bay News . "The law needs to allow for professional licensed growers, as with other medicinal herbs."

Full text of the People vs. Mentch is found here

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The problem with this decision as well as the system set up to provide a "primary caregiver" status is that now the California Supreme Court is mandating these caregivers be relatives, personal friends and attendants, nurses. There are two problems with this finding, first those designated are not qualified to grow Marijuana and the second issue is that of the allowance for a "primary caregiver" to assist up to 5 patients. How many of your relatives and personal friends know 5 people who are legally allowed by state law to use marijuana for medical purposes ? Now expand that criteria throughout the entire state and apply it to the individual families of patients.

Wanted: Full Time professional licensed growers

While I am confident that I shall be approved under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, as it is currently being developed I am afraid it will be of no use to me.
My individual circumstance is such that I live alone, in a one bedroom apartment on a fixed income which is under the level of poverty. Therefore I am unable to afford the cost of the equipment needed to grow marijuana indoors. I am unable to afford the cost of the energy needed to run a lighting system 24/7 for 90 days straight.
I have one friend who has served as a primary caregiver for me when I needed assistance yet, he knows absolutely nothing about growing marijuana. Plus, he barely has time due to his working two jobs just to support himself.
As this law stands today, passed by the people of Michigan, while I qualify for coverage under the law I am unable to take advantage of this program due to the stringent requirements related to growing the plants.
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act rules have not been written as yet.
I wish to ask everyone to assist me by writing The Bureau of Health Professions (BHP) within the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and lend your voice on this issue with my concerns in mind.

http://www.michigan.gov/mdch

I believe the best way forward, under the conditions spelled out in this legislation is for patients to organize under cooperatives and collectives with Full Time professional licensed growers.
My preference would be to grow my marijuana in the soil, under the sun. That option is not allowed under this law because it calls for the marijuana to be grown in a locked, enclosed room.

Thank you for your time and consideration on this matter.

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What can I do to help my community, my Country, my President ?

By Richard Owl Mirror - Nov 10th, 2008 at 1:27 pm EST

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I would like to begin a conversation among all my fellow Citizens in looking forward to this new day in America. Many of us may have asked ourselves, What can I do to help my community, my Country, my President ?

I will attempt to provide ideas and websites to assist in answering this question but, I'm going to need your help too. Please comment on how you might help your community, your Country, your President in making America's future bright, prosperous and united.

Now, there are many areas that each citizen participates on an individual scale which, when combined with the population as a whole can make a difference.

The largest impact the individual can have is in their purchases, both long term as well as the pack of gum or services we purchase each day. I believe if each citizen would take a more active role in deciding to purchase American, even locally produced good, this would contribute to our economy in a dramatic fashion.

Remember the argument that was used regarding the purchasing of Fur coats?

That for each piece of fur, strung together in making a coat, an animal not only died but, another animal is moved forward on the death row in anticipation of replacing the fur coat that was purchased. The same can be said of the tomato for your salad, the wood furniture for your bedroom, that 12 oz steak, sizzling on your grill.

Every item purchased with that hard-earned dollar in your hand will be replaced with a new one in hopes of further, expanded sales. If that tomato comes from your local farmer, that neighbor will have a dollar in his hand with which to purchase the widget your company manufactures. Or it will be replaced with a Chinese farmers tomato, a Brazilian Lumber company or a New Zealand cattle rancher.

Take the time, expend the effort to purchase products which will lead to a fellow American having a job. That will do more in "all boats rise together" than any other action you as an individual could contribute to society.

An idea I have, which I had hoped the government might consider is designating purchases made between manufacturers tax-free if the product is 100% 'made in america' and being assembled with other 'made in america' produced components.

Say that I make a 3 ft square wooden box. If I use 100% american forest products or an alternative and purchase screws with which to hold the sides together. The purchase of the screws would be tax-free if those screws were 'made in america'.

This could be feasible if 'made in america' products carry a bar code designating it official. In this way we could have a paper trail with which to enforce misuse of the tax code.

You could even expand this concept to the cans of soup and heads of lettuce for the consumer at the grocery store. Therefore the consumer could make the choice of purchasing an imported product and pay tax on that purchase or buy 'made in america' products and save the revenue from the tax-free purchase to pay their employees more per hour, invest in expansion efforts, etc.

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Whether in our homes, our communities or our places of business, all of us can help influence the future of our region through simple choices.

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I was planning on providing a plethora of links which you could use to answer the question: What can I do to help my community, my Country, my President ? but because the question is so wide ranging, search:"what can i do to help", I'll kindly ask each of you to conduct your own search and provide for the community a link we can follow.

Naturally, everyone knows how to use http://www.google.com/

I prefer a website called: http://www.webferret.com/

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Michigan! We Did It!

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 9:31 pm EST

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Michigan!

We did it!

Michigan made its voice heard!

Thanks to your work - your effort knocking doors, making phone calls, talking to your neighbors - we did it.

Thanks to you, Michigan will be part of the change we need. Thanks to you, Michigan has decisively voted for Senator Obama. We've turned the page on the divisive politics of the past - thanks to you.

To our volunteers, to our staff - to everyone who worked so hard to make this day happen - thank you. We couldn't have done it without you, and you are what this campaign is and was all about.

This is hopefully just the beginning of what will be a fantastic night for our nation as other states follow Michigan’s lead and for Democrats up and down the ticket in Michigan.

Our work doesn't end here. We must keep working to make Michigan - and America - what we want it to be, and what it should be. Working together, there's nothing we can't do.

Thank you, for all that you've done.

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Vote, volunteer - victory

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 12:50 pm EST

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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!

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Get out the vote on your campus

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 12:01 pm EST

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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!

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It's time

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 7:00 am EST

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It's time.

Time for you to stand up and say what kind of country you want to live in.

Time to show that yes, we can bring the change Michigan needs.

As Barack said, "The time is now to shake off our slumber, and slough off our fear, and make good on the debt we owe past and future generations."

Yes, now is the time to get to the polls and cast your vote for the change we need, for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The polls are open throughout Michigan from 7 a.m. EST to 8 p.m., and it's absolutely essential that you get out to the polls and vote.

If you need a ride to the polls or have any election day questions or problems, please call us toll-free at 1-888-MI-CHANGE.

Tell your friends; tell your family; tell your neighbors -- today is the day to stand up for the change Michigan needs. Stand up and be counted.

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You're invited...

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 pm EST

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YOU'RE INVITED to the
Michigan Democratic Party's
ELECTION NIGHT EVENT
at the
Detroit 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.

November 4, 2008
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center Ballroom
Detroit, MI

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Jay-Z: "I'm voting for Barack Obama!"

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 2:04 pm EST

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We have a lot of work to do

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 am EST

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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.

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1 day!

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 10:11 am EST

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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

Sign up to help Get Out The Vote! It's the most important time of this campaign and we need your help!
Students! Help out on your campus getting out the vote and join Michigan Students for Obama!
With our Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool, you can make calls from your home, and print lists of your neighbors to canvass!

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Monday's events

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

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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. Cherry
Capitol Coney Island
4021 Van Slyke Rd
Flint, MI

2:30 pm          Plant Gate Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
TRW Automotive
2328 E Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI

3:30 pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
UAW Local 467
2104 Farmer St
Saginaw, MI

Stop in one of our sixty-plus offices tomorrow!

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Choices

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm EST

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TOMORROW: In-person absentee deadline

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 2:38 pm EST

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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.

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2 days

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 1:15 pm EST

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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:

Sign up to help Get Out The Vote! It's the most important time of this campaign and we need your help!
Students! Help out on your campus getting out the vote and join Michigan Students for Obama!
Lawyers! We need your help protecting the rights of Michigan voters - sign up to join the Obama Voter Protection Team!
With our Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool, you can make calls from your home, and print lists of your neighbors to canvass!

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What keeps me going

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 4:19 pm EDT

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The last Sunday

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 4:01 pm EDT

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The last Sunday to volunteer

We have events going on all over the state tomorrow, and all 60+ of our Campaign for Change offices will be buzzing with activity - why not stop in to see what's going on? Whatever amount of time you're able to spend will make a difference on Election Day. This election is so important, for Michigan and for our future, so don't just sit on the sidelines!

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

2:45pm         Phone Bank with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
Across from Campaign for Change Office
7 North Saginaw
Pontiac, MI

4:00pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Former Governor Jim Blanchard, Wayne County Sherriff Warren Evans
Campaign for Change Office Headquarters
2875 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI

4:00 pm         Canvass Kick-Off with Michigan AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney
15031 Michigan Avenue
E. Dearborn, MI

4:00pm         Canvass Kick-Off with Governor Wayne State Paul Massaron, State Board of Education Vice President John Austin
CWA Local 4009
17233 W. Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI

4:00 pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer
Flint Campaign for Change Office
877 E. 5th Ave.
Flint, MI 48503

4:00 pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Michigan Change To Win President Phil Thompson
IBEW Local 665
5205 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, MI

4:45 pm          Phone Bank with Wayne State Governor Paul Massaron, State Board of Education Vice President John Austin
Southfield Campaign for Change Office
18284 W. Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI

5:15pm          Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
Saginaw Campaign for Change Office
122 N. Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602

5:30 pm          Bay City Democrats GOTV Dinner with Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Congressman Bart Stupak, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer
UAW Local 362 Hall
4427 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI

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3 days

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT

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With three days until Election Day, we need your help! Just today, the Huron Tribune, a newspaper in one of the "reddest" areas of Michigan endorsed Barack, showing that our message is carrying through every corner of Michigan. While momentum continues to build here in Michigan and around the country behind Barack's message of change, it's no time to let up. This race is not over, and it's no time for complacency. We have over sixty offices open across Michigan - why not stop in today?

Sign up to help Get Out The Vote! It's the most important time of this campaign and we need your help!
Students! Help out on your campus getting out the vote and join Michigan Students for Obama!
Lawyers! We need your help protecting the rights of Michigan voters - sign up to join the Obama Voter Protection Team!
With our Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool, you can make calls from your home, and print lists of your neighbors to canvass!
Use our Letters to the Editor tool to write your hometown paper about why you support Barack!

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Huron Daily Tribune endorses Barack!

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am EDT

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Obama, on the other hand, chose a running mate who complements him. Obama recognizes his lack of experience in foreign policy, and thoughtfully chose Joe Biden, who is a subject expert.
Also, Obama has made a commitment to end the U.S. occupation in Iraq, a position that is clearly favored by the American people. With McCain, there seems to be no end in sight.
While Obama has not been in Washington long and his inexperience is a weakness, he has shown the wisdom to seek advice from people who have knowledge and experience he can tap into.
More than anything else, this country needs change — a change in politics and a change in the economy. We fear a McCain presidency would be too similar to the last eight years. Barack Obama has the leadership abilities and the drive to make a difference, and hopefully, change this country’s momentum.
We endorse Barack Obama for President of the United States. Read the entire endorsement in the Huron Daily Tribune

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