Dear Family,We are 1,000 strong and growing every day. The New Movement in Tampa Bay is gaining strength with the support of each and every one of you. To date our campaign has more supporters than any other in this race. Your trust and support means so much to me. It is by the efforts of all of us that our community will see real improvement to the quality of our lives. And, as your State Representative in District 60, I will always support legislation that will improve the quality of life for everyone in the district. As a taxpayer you face a choice in the coming election. Who do you want to represent you in Tallahassee?Florida faces critical decisions on healthcare, education, and energy reform. With a budget shortfall looming in the billions, who is it that you want making these critical decisions? Someone who has faced the same trials and tribulations you have or someone who has not? The status quo of doing business in Tallahassee is no longer acceptable. We need progressive and fresh ideas to get Florida through the current crisis. We can no longer have leaders representing us that spend irresponsibly, and then give breaks to special interests, while we the taxpayers foot the bill.As a community we will head to the ballot booths in August and November of next year and let it be known that we want progress. We will let it be known that we will not accept business as usual. Business is not good and it is we who are suffering because of the decisions made by a select few. We will stand up, we will organize, and we will let them know there is a New Movement in Tampa Bay. This movement is something special, and each of you has a role to play in it. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors. Let them know that we have the opportunity to have a leader that represents us.This is our time Tampa Bay. This next election is our chance to lay the strong foundation upon which we will build a better Florida for us all. We will work to support healthcare reform so all will have a right to life. We will work to ensure our children have a world-class education to compete in the global economy. And, we will work to ensure that our environment is preserved for generations to come while our dependence on fossil fuels is changed forever. The opportunity for new revenue streams and an end to special interests gaining a free ride on the taxpayers’ backs is what we will work for to see a more economically stable Florida.These real improvements to our lives will not happen without hard work and dedication. So I ask each and every one of you to do your part. You can start today by inviting 10 friends to join our campaign. This will see an exponential growth in our movement and show those who wish only for the status quo that we want progress. This is your movement Tampa Bay and this is our time. Thank you for your continued to support.-ChrisP.S. Our campaign needs the support of each and every one of you. If each of you could donate $10.00 by September 25, 2009, our campaign will be in the driver’s seat for this election. Visit www.CANO460.com and contribute today!
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Tampa Bay Obama Volunteers Holiday / Victory Party
An Obama-rific way to kick off the holidays!
WHEN: Friday, December 5th 7pm
WHERE: American Legion Post 248
2105 W Jamaica St
Tampa, FL 33607
$5 per person - donation BYOB (Set ups Available & Keg on site)
Live DJ - TBA Bring POT LUCK DISHES to Share! Organized by members of: www.MobilizeForChange.com
RSVP: jen@mobilizeforchange.com
If you would like to help for the party – let Jen know :)
**Please send a photo of yourself involved with the campaign (for slideshow)
For more information on Mobilize for Change: edwin@mobilizeforchange.com
Well just got done doing my post at the voting place. sent my emails.put up more signs,
So lets hope for a big win have a great night everybody.
…A ray of hope flickers in the sky.
A tiny star lights up way up high.
All across the land dawns a brand new morn’.
This comes to pass when a child is born…
Lyrics from a song
We now know that Madelyn Durham, Obama’s beloved grandmother, has died. How cruel it seems that she dies just hours before what we’re waiting for. But we must believe that she knows.
Wow, Ms.Durham, look what the child you helped raise has done. RIP.
…A silent wish sails the seven seas.
The winds of change whisper in the trees.
And the walls of doubt tumble, tossed and torn.
This comes to pass when a child is born.…
(Or a new president is elected:>)
You might say that I'm jumping ahead a bit. Okay, so I'm jumping ahead a bit.
I write this in memory of my dad who was so very proud of his service to his country during WW II and who taught me to care. A Movement
It began as a small band of believers talking on the phone, at church, at the office water cooler, etc.
Others were listening -- skeptical, wary, restless but interested, hopeful.
The talk grew more serious, the voices grew louder; the hope became a determination.
The rumors spread from the agents of hate, ignorance and fear – lies, distortions, threats spread across the nation.
Despair also grew like a cancer as the price for trickle down economics became all too clear.
But through it all the voices continued the same cry for change. They just kept getting louder, stronger and more resolute.
More and more joined the throng of those who would not be denied -- not this time; blacks, whites, rich, poor, young, old, Republicans, Democrats, Independents just kept singing the same refrain, and they were relentless.
They cried, pleaded, hoped, sang and they would not stop.
They would not go silent; they would not give up.
They just kept repeating that one word that said it all:
“Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama! Obama...!”
And, God Bless ‘em, they won!
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
Come join me and fellow Obama supporters out on the corner of Kennedy & Dale Mabry. I am seeing too many McCain signs and not enough OBAMA signs in people’s yards. So come on out and get energized when people who support OBAMA honk at you!! It’s great having the whole intersection honking away!! It will get you FIRED UP & READY 2 GO!!! You may just spark someone who never thought of helping the campaign out! So come on out, help promote EARLY VOTING!
Smile and wave away!!!Jen Greenfield813-838-0954
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gprjw8
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsh4bh
Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 PM
Barack Obama vs. John W McBush: The KO. (Debate Watch Party)
Calling all Barack Supporters, Barack Campaign Staffers, Barack Volunteers, Progressives for Barack, Republicans for Barack, and Independents for Barack! Come, witness it at Winner's Sports Grill! The KO! The Final Round! Obama vs. John W. McBush! This is it! The last one before Election Day. The debate you'll be telling your grandchildren about (maybe not, by then you may be too old to remember). The debate that will change the world. This is the BIG ONE! And you know you have to be there!
Winner's has been a great place and has supported all of our Debate watch parties and Speech Parties. There staff knows that the only way to change the world is to change the course of history, and that the way to do that is by electing Barack Obama on Election Day.
This Wednesday, October 8th, please join Joe Biden in Tampa, where he will talk about Barack's vision for creating the kind of change we need.
http://fl.barackobama.com/TampaJB
Community Gathering with Joe Biden
Sun Dome University of South Florida East Fowler Avenue and USF Bull Run Drive Tampa, FL
Wednesday, October 8th Gates Open: 8:30 a.m.
The event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited and tickets are required.
For security reasons, do not bring bags and please limit personal items, including umbrellas. No signs or banners permitted.
Sign up for a ticket using the link above, or pick up a ticket at the one of the following locations. Tickets are available:
Tuesday, October 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tampa Campaign for Change Downtown Office 817 E. Washington Street Tampa, FL (813) 272-2362 USF Campaign for Change Office 14519 North 18th Street Tampa, FL (813) 978-9138 Clearwater Campaign for Change Office 133 N Fort Harrison Avenue (Entrance is on the corner of Drew and Watterson) Clearwater, FL (727) 461-2856
Per: Obama Action Wire
There's a dangerous rumor going around the internet in Florida right now, and it's being repeated by some news outlets. To be clear: when you vote in Florida, the address on your identification CAN be different than your registration address. Thousands of voters around Florida could be discouraged from voting or even denied their rights based on this misunderstanding. And nobody knows better than Floridians how big a difference even a few votes can make. We need to make sure this false rumor isn't reported as truth and alert people to the facts. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper now and help preserve voting rights. The voter identification law is relatively new, and there is a lot of honest confusion around what will be required of Florida voters this November. But this election is too important to let the confusion go uncontested. With the devastating effects of the Bush-McCain economic policies being felt worse than ever, millions of Americans are counting on the change that only Barack Obama and Joe Biden can bring. Once this rumor gets established in people's minds, it will be very hard to dislodge. That's why we need to act now to push back with the truth. With our easy-to-use letter tool, it's simple to write and send letters to your local paper. Check it out now and help get the message out: http://fl.barackobama.com/FLvoting Keep fighting the good fight, Obama Action Wire
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs5cw9
Not that anyone needs any more reasons to vote for Barack Obama, but here are some clips I found on you tube that Sink McCain. It is unbelievable that someone with his radical views is one step away from the white house.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-R5Vh5tOWk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FwB1pIHCmE&feature=related
Keep in mind when you are watching the above that McCain and Cindy were married 5 weeks after he and his first wife were divorced! Soon after that he began his career in politics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioy90nF2anI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8sbH09gew&feature=related
Above: yes McCain started a fight in a public event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-zoPgv_nYg
Above: McCain showcases his singing talents
This is just a few examples that scare the bejones out of me! We'll keep fighting the good fight, and I will remain hopeful that we will come out on top. Don;t stop signing people up to vote!!!!!
I can only say that I have not laughed this hard in a long time.
While watching CNN I almost felt like vomiting while Gov.Palin was on stage.
McCain has lost his mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could they have looked any more akward on stage together.
Then she tries talking about Sen. Clinton in the most sicking attempt at wining women voters,soley because she is a woman and the crowd boos.
If I were a woman I would be so insulted!
Sen.Biden is going to bury her in the debates.
Sen Obama will make Sen. McCain dizzy during their debate.
Wow!!!! Christmas came early thanks Sen.McCain.
America will once be the greatest nation on Earth!
P.S.
The Convention Rocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's official, Barack sent out the email this morning, did you get it?
Friend --I have some important news that I want to make official.I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate. Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois -- the same place this campaign began more than 19 months ago.I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change.Please let Joe know that you're glad he's part of our team. Share your personal welcome note and we'll make sure he gets it:Welcome Joe Thanks for your support,Barack
I have some important news that I want to make official.
I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate.
Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois -- the same place this campaign began more than 19 months ago.
I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change.
Please let Joe know that you're glad he's part of our team. Share your personal welcome note and we'll make sure he gets it:
Welcome Joe
Thanks for your support,
Barack
Send Joe a note! Welcome Joe!
Make sure to turn on your TV at 3:00 p.m. to join Obama and Biden in Springfield, Illinois. Or, watch online at http://www.BarackObama.com.
Part of this post should be on the last posting - see my battery died in my car last Thursday. No time for a new one, though! Gotta get home from St. Pete's volunteer meeting - gotta get up at 5:30 the next morning to carpool back to St. Pete. Worry about the battery later!
And it was all worth it - the town hall format was intimate compared to the Forum. And Sen. Obama was gracious, intelligent and personable. I enjoy watching the faces of those that come to see him. It really highlights his charisma. He can work a room all right! I look forward to more visits ... and seeing Michelle back in the Tampa Bay area soon.
All the hours spent walking the streets, organizing volunteers and making phone calls are worth it when you get a chance to see the candidate. We all know what this is for and the importance, but I thought that hearing him talk about the economic issues that are pressing to all of us brought the focus clear for me. It gave me the resilience to not only get out there and keep working for the Democratic candidates that can help him bring the CHANGE - but also to get to an auto parts store and get a battery!
p.s. the kids got a kick out of seeing me on CNN - I was a celebrity to them for a day!
