Congraulations To My President !
Senator and our first lady (smile) are the classic example of elegance and grace. He won that debate hands down. Just watching the two after the debate working the crowd shows they are people oriented. Michelle worked the crowd while Cindy stood back. He will be a great leader ! The polls all across the net shows he was favored. Let's hope that everyone voting was of age. (smile)
On the other hand, Senator Biden of course won the debate with Sarah Palin, but to me seemed to be in a somewhat somber mood. My condolences to the family for their lost. I also understand Senator Biden's feelings about sending a child to Iraq. I also had a child in Iraq, when I put him on that plane, eight years ago, I asked him "Are you scared?" He said "Yes," I said, "Me too," but when he came home this time, he got out of the military.
I figured Senator Biden was in a somber mood because of what was happening in his personal life or he was just totally pissed because he had to debate a total inexperienced air-head ! How dare she call Senator Obama inexperienced. ("I can see Russia from my back yard") Oh lawd !!
Senator Obama is poised, knowledgeable and brilliant. Race has to be a factor in this contest, because by all measurements Senator Obama should be so far ahead of these air-heads in the polls that the election should be over already!
A great way to sign up voters is to talk to the line of people at the Free Medical Clinic on Harden St (right next to the fire station). Every day before the door opens at 9 am there's a long line. These people have no medical coverage at all and Obama's health care proposal would help them tremendously.
These are good people. They have lost their job, they are mothers who can't get a job that covers daycare costs, they are forced retirees waiting to get old enough for Medicare, they are disabled but have not been able to get disability coverage, and they have all been turned down for Medicaid. I know because I volunteered there for a year before becoming too disabled myself to help them.
Be there at 8:30 every day you can. They will listen whether you talk to them individually or have a speaker who can talk to the entire line at once. Some days the line starts at 7 am, even when it's raining or freezing. Some coffee and donuts would help them but is not necessary at all. They may appear aloof or uninterested to begin with but this is a defensive posture - they feel bad physically and they feel bad because they are forced to compete for scarce free medical care. Tell them it's not their fault that they are in this position. Give them self-respect and hope for the future. Then ask them to register.
I'm sorry to just provide this suggestion without doing the work myself. But I am too disabled to drive there and stand up without massive pain.
Good luck and thank you to those who go out of their way to reach these people.
Hey - the bus station on Sumter(?) is also a good place to register voters.
One could make a good argument that the road to this historic convention started, in earnest, with Senator Obama's outstanding victory in the South Carolina Democratic Primary. As a state, we should be proud to have recognized the unique combination of a candidate possessing an extaordinary vision of leadership and a country's overwhelming hunger for the opportunity to change.
Be sure to follow our local delegation from Lexington County and the 2nd Congressional District, and all their convention news, at www.scdpdashboard. Lexington County is proud to be represented by Kathy Hensley, Wilbur Lee Jeffcoat, Liz Brown, Inez Tenebaum, and Bridget Tripp. Anton Gunn, Deborah Breedlove, and Tieashia Odom complete the 2nd district's contingent of delegates. Columbia's own Anton Gunn is even featured in this week's issue of Time magazine. Check it out at http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1834670,00.html.
Way to go South Carolina! Let's lead the way to the White House!
"Who– and What -- Revived our Interest in Politics?" is topic of the August 20th meeting of the Wine & Unwind lecture series. Carol K. Fowler, chairperson of the South Carolina Democratic Party, active in politics for over 20 years, is a super delegate to this year's national convention. She will comment on and lead audience discussion about the phenomena of revived interest in regional, statewide and national politics. Norman Jackson, Richland County Council member, will introduce her. "Wine and Unwind" is a lecture series which offers information and discussion on timely, intriguing or controversial topics 10 times each year. Events begin with wine and light appetizers, followed by the presentation. For more information, call 779-1971. WHEN: 5:30 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. WHERE: The Activity Center at Maxcy Gregg Park (Capital Senior Center)1650 Park Circle, Columbia COST: Admission is free - but you must be 21 or older.
Greg Hambrick reports in the Charleston City Paper:
Senator Barack Obama’s Campaign announced today that Trav Robertson will be the state director for the campaign in South Carolina. Robertson, a veteran organizer with experience at the national, state, and local levels, will oversee field, political and communications staff throughout the state. In addition, the Obama campaign announced today that Clay Middleton will serve as political director in South Carolina.“I’m ready to get to work building a great team in South Carolina to put Barack Obama in the White House,” Robertson said. “Obama supporters in South Carolina are ready to roll up their sleeves and begin the sprint to November because they know America cannot afford another four years of George Bush’s failed economic policies that John McCain is offering. With the right organization we will be ready for the tough fight ahead so we can elect Barack Obama and bring the change South Carolina’s families deserve.”“Trav and Clay bring the expertise of state and national campaigns, in addition to years of organizing experience,” Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said. “They will bring an unprecedented general election campaign organization to all corners of South Carolina that will involve volunteers and supporters to be a part of changing the way Washington works. We are inviting South Carolinians to join Trav and Clay in the effort to work for every vote in the Palmetto State between now and November.”Trav Robertson is a South Carolina native who resides in Columbia. Before joining Obama for America, Robertson served as Iowa Regional Field Director and South Carolina Field Coordinator for Gov. Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign. Robertson has served as a campaign advisor and director for a number of local, state and congressional campaigns in South Carolina. He has a B.A. from the University of South Carolina.Clay N. Middleton is a Charleston native. In 2008, he ran for the SC House of Representative narrowly losing in the runoff. He is a graduate of The Citadel and an Iraq War Veteran. During his tour of duty Clay earned the Bronze Star Medal. Middleton has also worked as a Regional Field Organizer for the SC Democratic Party in a partnership with the DNC. Before joining Obama for America, he was the Lowcountry Coordinator for Congressman James E. Clyburn House Majority Whip and he remains a Captain in the SC Army National Guard.
Senator Barack Obama’s Campaign announced today that Trav Robertson will be the state director for the campaign in South Carolina. Robertson, a veteran organizer with experience at the national, state, and local levels, will oversee field, political and communications staff throughout the state. In addition, the Obama campaign announced today that Clay Middleton will serve as political director in South Carolina.
“I’m ready to get to work building a great team in South Carolina to put Barack Obama in the White House,” Robertson said. “Obama supporters in South Carolina are ready to roll up their sleeves and begin the sprint to November because they know America cannot afford another four years of George Bush’s failed economic policies that John McCain is offering. With the right organization we will be ready for the tough fight ahead so we can elect Barack Obama and bring the change South Carolina’s families deserve.”
“Trav and Clay bring the expertise of state and national campaigns, in addition to years of organizing experience,” Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said. “They will bring an unprecedented general election campaign organization to all corners of South Carolina that will involve volunteers and supporters to be a part of changing the way Washington works. We are inviting South Carolinians to join Trav and Clay in the effort to work for every vote in the Palmetto State between now and November.”
Trav Robertson is a South Carolina native who resides in Columbia. Before joining Obama for America, Robertson served as Iowa Regional Field Director and South Carolina Field Coordinator for Gov. Bill Richardson’s presidential campaign. Robertson has served as a campaign advisor and director for a number of local, state and congressional campaigns in South Carolina. He has a B.A. from the University of South Carolina.
Clay N. Middleton is a Charleston native. In 2008, he ran for the SC House of Representative narrowly losing in the runoff. He is a graduate of The Citadel and an Iraq War Veteran. During his tour of duty Clay earned the Bronze Star Medal. Middleton has also worked as a Regional Field Organizer for the SC Democratic Party in a partnership with the DNC. Before joining Obama for America, he was the Lowcountry Coordinator for Congressman James E. Clyburn House Majority Whip and he remains a Captain in the SC Army National Guard.
By Greg Hambrick | Posted in News, News (Election '08), The Back Channel, Uncategorized
Source link: http://news.ccpblogs.com/2008/08/14/local-clay-middleton-an-obama-sc-campaign-leader/
My friends. I knew this was coming. Our convention that was meant to nominate Barack will be a mess. I knew this was coming when ole girl took so long to give in !!! (Pleas read)
Supporters of Hillary Clinton are planning a number of rallies at the Democratic national convention in Denver to express their disappointment with the party’s presidential primary process.
The Denver Group, formed by two Clinton backers, has filmed a TV commercial and scheduled a large reception in Denver for August 26.
Another pro-Clinton group, 18 Million Voices, is organizing a march on that day in Denver “and nationwide to support Sen. Clinton and advocate for women’s rights worldwide,” according to its Web site.
Some of the Denver Group’s goals are at odds with those of the Democratic Party, The Hill newspaper reports. It wants an open convention, with Hillary’s name placed in nomination, as well as a genuine roll call vote with Clinton as a legitimate candidate instead of what it calls a “coronation” of Barack Obama.
Clinton backers in Denver will hold signs reading, “Denounce Nobama’s Coronation,” according to the Denver Post.
Heidi Li Feldman, co-founder of the Denver Group, said her organization has raised up to $40,000 and bought six print ads in addition to the TV commercial.
One print ad showed a picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt and asked, “Would Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi have kept his name off the ballot?”
The ad pointed out that Roosevelt went into the 1932 Democratic convention short of the necessary delegates to sew up the nomination and won on the fourth ballot.
Marc Rubin, the other co-founder of the Denver Group, said there is “palpable anger” at the Democratic National Committee.
Hillary recently declared that Democrats must unite behind Obama and disclosed that she is in talks with the Obama camp and the DNC about her role and the role of her delegates, according to The Hill, which added:
“Clinton and many of her backers believe that, if there is a strategy of recognizing the New York senator’s delegates at the convention, it would be a cathartic experience and lead to a more unified Democratic Party.”
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Hear ROB MILLER, our Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives 2nd District, speak to the Greater Irmo Democratic Club, 7 p.m., Aug. 21 at Sticky Fingers Restaurant on Columbiana Blvd
Guests are welcome. Non-members donate $5.00 to the club. Beverages, snacks or dinner are available from the menu.
For more information about the meeting, contact the club at GreaterIrmoDemocraticClub@earthlink.net or call 803.798.6893.
ROB MILLER
A Marine captain who served two tours in Iraq, Rob came back home to realize that what we were fighting for there is what we are fighting for here—safe neighborhoods and schools, good roads and bridges, decent health care, and most importantly, new jobs geared to the high-paying opportunities of the global economy. Rob envisions our community as an incubator of innovation and entrepreneurialism. He also realizes that the long-term protection of our interests must be based on the education and health of our children.
Is Joe Wilson Spooked? - Crack the Bell, August 6, 2008 - Full Article
"When the chairman of the state Republican party feels the need to write a letter to the editor defending the electoral prospects of sitting Congressman from Lexington County with a butt-load of money in the bank, you might start to think they're feeling a little heat (not to mention the fact that said backbencher just loaned himself 250 large)."
The Huffington Post's Bil Browning says he's comfortable "sticking his neck out" and predicting that Senator Obama will name Indiana Senator Evan Bayh as his Vice Presidential running mate on Wednesday. Browning details the reasons informing his prediction, which include both the Olympic schedule and an "off the calendar" campaign event on Wednesday to which he was invited, but given no details about, while the Senator is in Indiana.
Read the full post here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bil-browning/obama-will-name-bayh-his_b_116752.html
After losses in Ohio, Texas and Rhode Island, I had to sit down for a moment. I had to rethink what had just happened. Then I realized something that Senator Obama said just a few weeks before. He said, "This Race is going to be long, and we will have our ups and downs, but I believe the will of the American People and thier fight for change will be heard."
I remembered this line, and then saw the downs in the campaign, but then I saw the upbeat parts of the campaign. We lost NH, and NV, but then came back in South Carolina and won by a huge margin. The largest margin in the race tonight was won by Senator Obama in Vermont. It still shows that when this campaign wins, we win by a huge margin. We dont play around, lol.
In Texas Barack Obama won the Caucus, and has been awarded more delegates in Texas than Mrs. Clinton. He has also been awarded a 10-5 delegate margin in Vermont. Not only is he still ahead by as many delegates as he was this morning, but he is now ahead by more than 10 delegates as this morning. This race isn't as close as the media tends to show it. We shall see when Wyoming and Mississippi have their primaries in just 4 days.
GO GO GO OBAMA!!!!WE ARE STILL BEHIND YOU AND WE WILL NEVER ABANDON...
For the Change we seek can only be addressed and become reality under an Obama Administration.
Johnny McLaurin
South Carolina For Obama
P.S. South Carolina never gave up on you, and you have not given up on us Mr. Obama.
Obama, Clinton take different paths to win voters Before Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama appeared to talk to a few thousand people earlier this month at the College of Charleston, a student asked those in the audience to send a text message to his campaign if they wanted a shot at a free T-shirt or better seats. Dozens and dozens of students and others instantly whipped out their cell phones and began tapping the buttons. This was no ordinary raffle. In those few minutes, the campaign got a very long list of cell numbers of potential supporters, so it could text them back and make sure they get out to vote. Political observers say that's just one of the innovative tactics the Illinois senator has used during the past year, tactics that have helped him catch and surpass Sen. Hillary Clinton in the polls here. "His grass-roots movement here in South Carolina is unlike anything I've ever seen," said former state Superintendent of Education Inez Tenenbaum, an Obama supporter. ... Steve Hildebrand, who has coordinated Obama's campaign strategy for early-voting states said the grass-roots approach used here is similar to the campaign's work in earlier states. "The South Carolina twist was one of the most innovative. Jeremy Bird, our field director, came up with it," he said. "We would get a volunteer supporter to hold a house meeting and invite friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers. About 15 to 20 people. We would get together and talk about Barack and educate people more about who he is. We would show a short video. At the end, we would ask, 'Are you ready to commit to Barack?' " Those who said yes would be asked to hold their own house meetings. "We held over 2,000 of those across South Carolina," Hildebrand said. "That's really where we built our volunteer base and our initial supporters." The Obama campaign will be relying on this team Saturday.
SC Black News endorses Barack Obama South Carolina's largest African American newspaper announces their endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination. Senator Obama's message has remained consistent throughout this arduous process and throughout his career. His intent to hold the office of President appears to be genuinely selfless and not ego-driven, but driven by the need to bring this country, and the world together. We find him to be the most qualified to lift this country out of the despair and his approach to the political process refreshing and inspiring. Race has little to do with our endorsement. It is the content of the message and the character of the candidates that has moved us in this direction. Senator Clinton and Senator Edwards bring many fresh ideas to the table and we respect their candidacies, but neither brings the kind of hope and vision we feel necessary to navigate our country successfully through the perilous challenges that lie ahead. While the differences in the democratic candidates' positions are really quite small, the tactics in which they have been delivered have undeniably influenced popular opinion. It may be impossible to negate the fact that when spokespeople are speaking off the cuff on your behalf, some less than diplomatic statements and responses may occur. However, Senator Clinton's camp has repeatedly employed questionable attacks on Senator Obama's character that have no place in the new political millennium as it relates to the racial divide. In her eagerness to point out how white presidents can get things done, she in effect relegated Dr. King's sacrifice for racial equality to nothing more than a supportive role. And that came directly out of her mouth, not her husband's, a politico supporter's or a celebrity hired gun designed to reach out to the African American population. If indeed the barrage of attacks are unscripted and not part of a larger strategy to undermine Senator Obama, then they are at best indicative of a much larger problem. If she is unable to control and steer her campaign clear of divisive political disparages, how can she be expected to effectively run a country amid great partisan divide on varying critical issues? Senator Edwards has not availed himself to Black News after repeated attempts to establish a report. His message is strong in that he is for worker's rights, the less privileged, the unemployed and the underemployed, but his lack of effort to reach out to our readership has greatly influenced our position with his overall campaign. Obama has proven himself to be unaffected by insider political maneuvering. He politically strives to bring constructive dialogue to a problem and is truly a man of vision and embodies the spirit of cooperation that has eluded us for the past seven years. In a speech given last fall, Obama said, "What we cannot continue to do is operate as if we are the weakest nation in the world instead of the strongest one, because that's not who we are and that's not what the US has been about, historically. It is starting to warp our domestic policies, as well. We haven't even talked about civil liberties and the impact of that politics of fear--what that has done to us, in terms of undermining basic civil liberties in this country, what it has done in terms of our reputation around the world." He has proven that through hard work, commitment and sound reason, we can come together as a nation to correct the evils that plague us, both domestically and abroad. We feel his ability to work with both sides of the aisle far eclipses the other candidates' ability to effectively run a bi-partisan government and bring our country out of the darkness that now surrounds it. We believe Obama has the integrity and clarity needed to steer clear of such harmful digression and he will be able to affect change that can enrich us all. He has worked for civil rights, human rights and women's rights throughout his career in activism, law and politics. It is his commitment to equality for all Americans that resonates with us - and the country. Senator Obama's record as a person who will work for change, champion those who need it most while maintaining an integral, innate sense of justice speaks for itself. Experience has been one of the most debated topics among the democrats. As a civil rights attorney and professor of constitutional law, Obama has a keen understanding and deep appreciation of our nation's core values and guiding principles. Obama will be a fierce defender of the fundamental American values of freedom and equality under law. He has very strong support in the African American community and speaks forthrightly about racial issues and has a great deal of history and experience in civil rights-oriented struggles. In many ways, he breaks that mold of the politician who softens his message in order to appeal to a wide range of voters. Let's level the economic field for everyone, not just the rich and the privileged. Let's withdraw our troops from Iraq and begin the healing process we so desperately need. Let's make health care and medicines available to everyone who needs them, make housing affordable and keep our jobs in America. Let's educate our children and take care of our veterans and seniors. Despite decades of progress, women still make only 77 cents for every dollar men make. Obama believes the government needs to better enforce the Equal Pay Act, fight job discrimination, and improve child care options and family medical leave to give women equal footing in the workplace. And last but not least, we have to consider electability in November. Clinton does not automatically enjoy the position as the most popular candidate. We feel she will be unable to sway the considerable number of moderate voters needed for a Democratic victory. In contrast, Obama is able to inspire all walks of people from different social-economic backgrounds and has single handedly rejuvenated the country's belief in a democracy that has the people's best interests at heart, not multi-nationals, defense contractors and special interest groups. He has awakened a cadre of young Americans to the philosophies of elective politics and inspired many to register for the first time in their lives. Obama is clearly the choice if we are to change the direction of this country from a selfish, greed-driven nation to one of peace and justice for all.
Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama Friday, January 25, 2008 Doors open at 8:45 PM Program starts at 10:45pm Koger Center for the Arts University of South Carolina 1051 Greene St Columbia, SC 29201 (Map It!) RSVP: http://my.barackobama.com/columbia
