Northeast Ohio for Obama

McCain and his (close to) dozen homes

! J-Rock from Kent Ohio ! — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:26:34 EDT

Barack is on the attack against McCain over his seven to ten (even McCain can't tell you) homes he owns. I'm not one to like negative campaining, but this is a line of attack that is based in reality, rather than McCains claim that Obama is a celebrity like Brittany or Paris. Here's why this is so necessary:

McCain has been labeling Obama as elitist and it has been working. No better way to counter that than to point out that McCain can't even tell you how much property he owns.

This changes the landscape from Obama being on the defensive to the offensive. There is hardly a worse thing in campaining than playing catchup to your opponents attacks.

People don't realize just how rich ($100 million) McCain really is and the fact that he married into that money. These attacks were effective against John Kerry (and his wife Theresa) four years ago and will be effective again.

This line shows how out of touch with the common voter that McCain is. He believes $5 Million is the threshold for being wealthy (I make about .5% of that and I get by, though I certainly am not wealthy).

Barack pulled himself up by his bootstraps and earned his wealth, which is considerably less than that of McCain. No doubt Obama has lived the American dream, while McCain married into it. This line will remind people of this.

I am all for pushing this as far as it can go. McCain should be reminded of this at every chance because there is no way for him to counter. He started the negative themes and he deserves what he gets in return. As I said before, this line is a direct one (based in reality) rather than association (Brittany and Paris) and is thus in play.

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen Campaigns for Change TODAY and Friday in Ohio!

Michael in Ohio — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:19:05 EDT

Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen will campaign for Senator Barack Obama at a series of events across Southeast Ohio on Thursday and Friday, emphasizing Barack's commitment to the struggles of ordinary people, in light of the recent revelation that John McCain can't remember how many homes he owns. (The answer is seven, as highlighted in this new ad from the Obama campaign).

On Thursday, Gov. Bredesen will hold town hall forums to discuss Obama’s plan to improve the economy and help Ohio’s rural communities in St. Clairsville and Marietta, and deliver remarks at the grand opening of Obama’s Ohio for Change Campaign office in Zanesville. Issues like rural needs and the economy are what matter to Senator Obama, who with his modest origins would never lose touch with the plight of everyday Americans.

On Friday, Gov. Bredesen will join Chillicothe Mayor Joe Sulzer for a breakfast with community members, host a conversation with local leaders on economic development in Ironton and hold a town hall in Portsmouth. Below are details, with links to news stories about the events!

Thursday, August 21:

St. Clairsville
1:15 p.m.
Town Hall Forum on the Economy
Undo’s Restaurant
51130 National Road
St. Clairsville, OH

Marietta
4:15 p.m.
Town Hall Forum on the Economy
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union
Local #168
201 Front Street
Marietta, OH

Zanesville
6:00 p.m.
Zanesville Ohio for Change Campaign Office Opening
126 Muskingum Avenue
Zanesville, OH

Friday, August 22:

Chillicothe
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Meet and Greet with Chillicothe Mayor Joe Sulzer
Bob Evans Restaurant (at Consumer Center and N. Bridge Street)
1 Consumer Center Drive
Chillicothe, OH

Ironton
11:10 a.m.
Conversation with Local Leaders on Economic Development in Ironton
Ironton City Building
301 S. 3rd Street #3
Ironton, OH

Portsmouth
2:30 p.m.
Town Hall Forum on the Economy
Plumbers and Steamfitters Union #577
1236 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH

McCain - Supporting the Possiblity of a Draft

Barbara — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:33:23 EDT

This is not the first time we've heard McCain flirt with the idea of bring back the draft. But for all those folks on the fence right now, understand. This is a military man through and through. He revels in the idea of war. He's never been so excited as he's been these last 2 weeks - relishing in the Georgia/Russia conflict. His eyes light up with the very thought of waging war.

Yesterday (8/20/08) he confirmed this ugly truth again in a town hall meeting. Go to http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/20/mccain-support-draft to read & hear him say so.

I lived through the draft the last time. I protested and also fought for the right of 18 year olds to vote. Back then, only boys were drafted. It's a different world now. If the draft was reenacted, it would, thanks to the movement to ensure equal treatment of women in the service, include girls.

How many parents do you know now that would support the draft?

Ohio Mourns the Loss of Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Michael in Ohio — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:19:58 EDT

Today, the state of Ohio lost a true leader and fighter, with the sudden death of Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She broke through barriers to become the first African-American woman from Ohio elected to Congress, and served proudly as a voice for numerous Ohioans. Just last week she spoke as part of a Register for Change event in Shaker Heights.

The Obama campaign released the following statement:

Move-On.org - great video

Barbara — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:54:00 EDT

If you haven't watched this yet, please do so. Excellent overview of where we are right now and what we need to do to win in November -http://blip.tv/file/1176291

Thank you Move On !

The Movement in Ohio: Everywhere All at Once

Michael in Ohio — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:45:13 EDT

It's hard to open a newspaper in Ohio without coming across a story about how ubiquitous the Obama field team is here. Every day it seems like there's a new office opening in some far-off, traditionally conservative part of the state whose progressive citizens have been brought back to political life by Barack's candidacy. Just yesterday there was one in Woodlawn, today there was one in Port Clinton, and tomorrow there is another in Licking County.

Marion also welcomed 65 local supporters into a brand new office, which they more than deserved after their amazing voter outreach effort during the Birthday for Barack phone bank. A picture from the opening is below:

Ted Strickland had already spoken at three office openings, in Lima, Chillicothe, and Athens... but he wasn't done. This past Saturday he helped open the Campaign for Change doors in Trumbull County; the story is available here. (Trumbull County also happens to be home to the barn featured in our Barns for Obama video).

And that's just the start. Look for word of openings in Columbus, Defiance, Mt. Vernon, and Youngstown, and special events in St. Clairsville, Marietta, Chillicothe, Ironton, and Portsmouth (plus a special opening in Zanesville) featuring a very special guest...

With all this grass-roots activity it's no wonder that an Ohio resident left the following comment on Jack Cafferty's blog--which ended up being featured on Cafferty's TV show earlier tonight!:

McCain - Mob Money - AlQaida backs McCain

Barbara — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:37:12 EDT

Check out these articles. They must be true, Jerome Corsi wrote them.

http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57354

McCain fortune traced to organized crime
Mob figures later implicated in Arizona savings and loan scandal

Posted: February 26, 2008
9:29 pm Eastern

By Jerome R. Corsi
© 2008 WorldNetDaily

And this one: http://worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=57678

Group tied to al-Qaida backs McCain for prez
'They will do all they can to turn Kosovo into a jihadist camp in the heart of Europe'

Posted: March 02, 2008
9:07 pm Eastern

By Jerome R. Corsi
© 2008 WorldNetDaily

Fighting Democrats

Barbara — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:23:35 EDT

It's not enough that Obama has to fight the right wing fear based war loving elite. Now, days before the convention, we see a handful of Democrats going on MSNBC stirring up concerns about his ability to get elected. I am so pssssd about these folks - HRC started this conversation of doubt, and her harden supporters are keeping this up.

Watch this interview from last night's Hardball -

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/26277124#26277124

Good lord. What is the matter with these 15 members of congress and mayors? I want to know who they are. Does anyone know?

Editorial opinions coming in from the folks that backed a losing campaign strategy.

Saddleback Distortion

Barbara — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:33:25 EDT

I can't believe the reporting on the 'conversation with Rick Warren'.

It was not a debate as is now being described. It was set up, by a preacher, in a church, to be a conversation with Warren for the purpose of allowing the American public to 'see in to the hearts' of these 2 men.

McCain seized the opportunity to turn it in to a campaign speech. Obama, took Warren on his word and complied by being very open about what makes him tick, how he feels about things, you know, the retrospective thinking involved in spirituality.

Obama let the public in to his heart, so-to-speak. McCain showed us, without any pretense, that he is an agent of WAR.

I am so shocked at the small mindedness of the masses. Of the obvious love for hate and war. If that is what being an Evangalist is, then I am so thankful I am not anything like them. It seems, their God likes war just as much as the radical middle-eastern God likes war.

I like the God that Obama believes in. One with discernment, humility, honor, compassion, empathy, forgiveness, and dare I say it, love.

Proof--the BEST way to convert undecided voters! & my own experiences

Connie from Memphis, TN — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:56:45 EDT

The Democratic National Committee has done a scientific experiment studying the various ways of increasing voter turnout--

robocalls
personal calls
mailings
multiple mailings
neighbor to neighbor contact.

All methods except one generated only a 1 or 2% increase in voter participation. The ONE METHOD that increased voter participation the most, 12%, was neighbors knocking on neighbors doors. Howard Dean said that if you knocked on your neighbors door, talked to them, and went back again, that would do more to help elect Obama than anything else.Voters who are still making up their minds want to hear from their neighbors, their friends, their family members, someone from their community -- not an organizer or someone from the other side of town.
The message is to get on board the "Neighbor to Neighbor" Program-

All you do is log in to MY.BARACKOBAMA.COM/VOTERCONTACT and follow the directions from there. They will help you print out a walk list of 20 undecided voters who live near you (there is a flyer too). Then you knock on each person's door and ask them where they stand and record their responses so we can get them out to vote in November if they are a strong supporter, try to persuade them further if they are undecided or just leave them alone if they are not supporting.

You don't have to do it all at once. You can do it an hour at a time in the evenings or whenever you get some free time. If someone isn't home, just come back another time until you have talked to all 20 people on your list. You can input your data at any time, you don't have to wait until you get to all 20 people.

The next time you log in and click on the "NEIGHBOR to NEIGHBOR" button, you will see a button labeled "Report Voter Contacts" at the top of the screen. Just click on that button and report your data for each person. And then, please sign up for more contacts if you can.

Please don't get too distracted w/people who just don't get it. There are more than enough people to elect Barack Obama but we have to find them all and get them out to vote in November. This program is a great way to get it done. Please encourage your family and friends to work in their neighborhood as well and pass this email on to them.

(What I've learned in my own neighborhood)--

Any undecided voters usually have concern about primarily one issue...not several.

So I learned "not to use a fire hydrant when all they want is a glass of water."

So far, the majority are concerned about the economy and were often afraid Barack would raise their taxes.

All I say about that is one sentence Barack has said many times--

"If you are a family or even a small business making $250,000 or less, he will not raise your taxes. Not your income tax. Not your payroll tax, not your capital gains tax. Not any tax. He will CUT your taxes. "

It's easy for me to remember, and easy for THEM to remember.

And I leave with them the VERY SIMPLE chart/flyer the campaign designedwhich compares Obama's and McCain's tax plan, showing how muchLESS they would pay w/Obama. I point out where it says on theflyer that the facts are provided by the Tax Policy Center. They are veryimpressed by that and seemed to feel relieved. Here's the fllyer setupso you're prnting two at a time--

http://vt71443.com/materials/taxes.html

...or you can copy just the chart from here--

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/giveupdefunk/tax_leaflet_back.png

...click to enlarge to standard paper size.

If I'm talking to a working mother or a man who tells me both he and his wife have jobs, I also leave the

"Women's Economic Security" flyer

because it shows how Obama understands their challenges and is specific in a simple, easy-to-remember way all the changes he will make that will make their lives better, for them AND their children. I like this flyer because it covers EVERY major domesticissue--healthcare, tax cuts, education, equal pay, higher pay...all in a short,easy-to-remember list format.

If I could only have one flyer, THIS would bethe one I want. It's biographical without using words but policy-driven.Since women are most often the ones writing the checks every month, they especiallyappreciate the details on this flyer--

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/giveupdefunk/womenissues-1.jpg

...click to enlarge to standard paper size.

OK, that's it...just those 2 flyers.

One more thing about that second flyer I've noticed: women 9 times out of 10 say something like, "Awwww, that's such a sweet picture. His mother was so pretty." Some say, "I bet his mother would be so proud of him." They seem to connect on an EMOTIONAL level. They seem almost surprised,in a good way. Remember these are UNDECIDED voters, this may be the first time they've seen or heard about his mother. If they connect tohim on an emotional level, I feel my work is done, because the more undecideds I talk with, the more I'm convinced they are going to vote ontheir gut feeling, not with their head.

Apparently I'm not alone--

Mudcat Saunders, political consultant, author credited with playing an important role in the election of Mark Warner and Jim Webb in Virginia, says it best--

"You know, the first thing I've got to say is if Barack Obama gets through the culture, he wins. If he doesn't, he's going to lose. It's that simple. What's left out there now are undecided voters. Most of them are working class, white people. I don't think the issues reign right now. I think it's--I agree with James Carville. It's all about Barack Obama. If he can get through the culture and he can soften himself in doing that, he'll be fine."

Occasionally I get a feeling a voter may agree with him on policy, butdoesn't trust him. Then I just ask if they have any questions about hisbackground in general. Undecideds are sometimes walking around with false impressions in their heads but are afraid to admit it Sometimes they ask; sometimes they don't. Either way, I just leave this flyer that asks and answers all those questions in a POSITIVE way, without mentioning a negative rumor. As you can see, instead of answering each smear in the negative, the flyer...sent by the AFL-CIO to its members...instead poses questions that can be answered positively. In this fashion, the flyer is reinforcing who Barack Obama actually is instead of who Barack Obama is not.-

Just take this to a printer--http://www.nationaljournal.com/img/hotline/AFL08043_AFL_FINAL_FPO.pdf

Happy Trails!

GET Fired up Massillon Ohio

Dee K — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:34:51 EDT

Ok every one.

We now have a Massillon Ohio office opening. It is Located at corner of Erie St and Lincoln Way in downtown Massillon Ohio. We are having a kick off campaign watch event on the 28thof August. We will watch history happen and enjoy the company of fellow supporters. Lets all get fired up here in Massillon and help put Ohio in the win column. John McCain can not win this state. We will work until we take the city and then the state,

Go and sign up for the new MassillonOhiofor Obama group.

John Glenn Backs Barack's Space Program

Michael in Ohio — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:10:07 EDT

Anyone who has driven through Ohio and glanced at a couple license plates knows that the Buckeye State is the renowned "Birthplace of Aviation"--the Wright brothers and space pioneer (and former Senator) John Glenn are famous natives of the state.

And John Glenn himself recently endowed Barack's campaign with his Ohio born-and-bred space expertise, by advocating for Senator Obama's NASA platform. The Dayton Daily News carries the story:

Former Sen. John Glenn, D-Ohio, spent part of his Sunday afternoon stumping for Sen. Barack Obama’s space agenda. On a conference call with reporters, Glenn backed Obama’s plans for NASA, saying Obama’s plans represent a reversal from funding cuts during the Bush administration.

“I’m looking forward to working very closely with Barack Obama after he’s president,” said Glenn, adding he hopes that Obama adds more than the one shuttle flight per year he’s committed to in his space plan.

If elected, Obama said he would: - Re-enact the National Aeronautics and Space Council to oversee and coordinate the civilian, commercial and military space programs and report to the president. - Go to the moon by 2020 as a precursor to going to Mars. - Add another shuttle flight to help accelerate the development of the next generation space vehicle. - Complete and enhance the International Space Station so it can host the innovative scientific and technological research projects it was intended to facilitate. - Emphasize NASA research to study climate change and advance aeronautics research. - Expand public/private partnerships to develop new technolgoy - Expanded education.

Glenn was the first American to orbit the earth when he piloted the Friendship 7 around the earth in 1962. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1974 to 1997.

Excellent Article from The Nation Magazine

Barbara — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:20:27 EDT

Wow, really great article. http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080901/borosage_kvh

Progressives in the Obama Movement

How Do We Seize The Obama Moment?

Massive Ohio Voter Purge Coming; help others to check status online

Connie from Memphis, TN — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:57:24 EDT

("Ohio Mass Voter Purge Coming" story below)

Cleveland, check online here to see if you are registered-

http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/my-voting-information.aspx

Cincinnati, check online here to see if you are registered-

http://www.hamilton-co.org/boe/votersearchs.asp

Columbus, check online here to see if you are registered-

http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/boe/voter/index.aspx

AFTER Sept.6th, look for letter/notice from your county board of election;

any notices that are returned as undeliverable will be put on "caged list" andreceipients will be purged and considered unregistered voters..Show and encourage"registered" voters how to check their status online regularly and as late as late October.KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. Email this to friends.
All other counties, check online here to see if you are registered-
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voterquery.aspx?page=361

If you have any questions regarding the information returned, please contact

your county board of elections--

Click here for the county board of elections directory.

REMEMBER:

registration can change because of moving and divorce
tell "already registered" people to check registration status here-

http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voterquery.aspx?page=361

bring laptops to voter registration events that has mobile broadband to let people check on-the-fly

Ohio May Face Mass Voter Purge in Coming Weeks
August 13, 2008
http://www.alternet.org/story/94977/

Columbus , Ohio -- Based on publicly available information nearly 600,000 eligible voters could be placed on a caging list and challenged on Election Day, which could then result in their removal from the voter rolls without due process, in accordance with Ohio law. Ohio counties with largest numbers of returned notices prior to Mar 2008 Pres. Primary are-Cuyahoga, Franklin , Hamilton , Lucas and Summit .In 2005, Ohio 's General Assembly introduced legislation, House Bill 3 (H.B.3)that overhauled Ohio 's election system. H.B. 3, in part, requires voter information mailings and amends Ohio 's challenge statute(s). In particular, it requires that 88 county boards of election mail all Ohio registered voters a non-forwardable notice 60 days before the election. Each board must compile into a list any notices that are returned as undeliverable. These lists, in turn, are available as public records to any individual or group seeking to use the list as a "caging list" to challenge voters.

ttp://www.alternet.org/module/printversion/94977

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An OHIO voter wrote-

My wife and I received (today) notices from the Franklin County board of

elections that read: "The Franklin County Board of Elections recently compared its

database of registered voters and their residential addresses to the

Post Office's national change of address service. The report returned your

address as a possible match meaning that you may need to update your

voter registration information."

Yes, we moved from Columbus, OH (Franklin county) back to Cincinnati --

in April of 2007. We also updated our driver's licenses in 2007 and motor-votor'd

the changes -- and we have the new Hamilton County registration cards we received

in the mail on hand. We have multiple items of proof that we can use

because we know the history here -- but how many other people won't?

From Bush-Cheney to Backstage with Barack

Michael in Ohio — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:41:37 EDT

A couple months ago, the campaign launched a contest that encouraged supporters to share their story, with the special reward for a lucky 10 being a trip to the Convention, and the chance to meet with Barack backstage before his big speech next Thursday.

Now the winners have been chosen, and Ohio will be represented mightily by Jim Fondriest, who has a captivating personal narrative on how he came to be a Barack supporter. Jim got plenty of exposure on the local news recently, but we'll let his own essay tell the real story:

With 30 pails of chalk and 15 fellow College Republicans at my side, I anxiously anticipated how the Kerry campaign would react. The eve before his outdoor appearance with Bruce Springsteen on the campus of The Ohio State University, my group of ardent Republican's set out to cover our sidewalks with pro-Bush messages.

At that time 4 years ago, I would have never bet that I would ever vote for anyone other than a Republican. No one would have ever thought, not even myself, that I would be sitting here today giving my second contribution to the Democratic nomination for president, Barack Obama. It disappoints me that I cannot donate more to Barack, but I am beginning law school this fall and am already in debt thousands of dollars for my education. ...The past four years have been a difficult time to be a Republican in Ohio. Disheartened and frustrated with the leadership of the Republican Party, Barack Obama has inspired me to believe in politics again and, most importantly, the power of the ordinary citizen. Although I still identify as a Republican and still stand for some conservative values, I finally feel like America has found a leader it can look up to and trust.

I had the excitement of working on Barack's grassroots efforts leading up to he Ohio Primary and made over 500 T-shirts reading "Buckeyes for Obama" and donated the profits to his campaign. He is a role model for me as someone whose character I aspire to have as I enter the next chapter of my life... He is a symbol of Hope for myself and many of my friends. If I had the money to fly to Denver, I would be there in a heartbeat, but my donations are all I have. To whoever is reading this, thank you for giving your time, passion, and energy to this movement. More people than you could ever imagine appreciate your efforts. Let's send this country in a new direction.

Now Jim will have that chance to go to Denver, and meet with the man himself. We hope to hear more from Jim on his journey to the Convention. O-H, I-O!

**Get in on the excitement of the Convention by attending a Watch Party in your area!

Saddleback - Very Clear Distinctions

Barbara — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:19:11 EDT

I was so impressed (again) with Obama last night watching the Saddleback interview with Warren. Lord only knows how the media will pick it apart and analyze it, but I think it was hands down a winner for Obama.

We have two choices. A militant approach to everything - or an intellectual responsible long-reaching thinker who will act after he has the facts.

If you like war and like force as the answer then you clearly have your guy. If you are wealthy and not concerned with your fellow citizens, then you have your guy. If you are willing to continue to sacrifice our youth to a military mindset (death and killing), then you have your guy.

If you want a fundamental change to our approach to taxes, social responsibility, self-responsibility, education, economy, energy, environment, and foreign policies, then you have one choice, Obama. If you hope to see the human race (across the planet) evolve towards peace and cooperation, then Obama is your guy.

Obama didn't do or say anything in this interview that contradicts what he's been saying and doing all along. I hope the American public sees that. Obama is a man of integrity and has the kind of strength that we so desperately need to bring people together for the common good.

I was shocked to hear the approving applause in a church to McCain's stance on war, and his inability to define what being 'rich' is as it applied to taxes. I believe a 'church forum' in rural America would have seen a different reaction.

I'm proud to be an Obama supporter.

Rounding Up Support in Rural Ohio

Michael in Ohio — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:53:25 EDT

Barack's campaign was launched in the heartland of Iowa, where his attention to rural issues helped earn him a caucus win there. Now, the movement continues to thrive in the heartland of Ohio, with programs like Barns for Obama and roundtable discussions with rural community leaders and citizens.

In Utica recently, Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa kicked off the Rural Roundtable Discussions, which aim to underscore the economic challenges in rural Ohio and rural America. Senator Harkin, who is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee spoke to locals at an implement (tractor) dealership owned by David and Tim, who also operate a dairy and crop farm. Here are some pictures from the event:

Senator Harkin drove home that Barack Obama understands rural Ohio and that his plan for America prioritizes addressing the unique issues that face communities such as Utica. He has a record that proves he will fight for farmers, ranchers, and small business owners. At the discussion, locals shared stories of serving their communities and the need for better access to health care, affordable energy, and quality education, in addition to the basic necessities such as transportation and food.

In sum, Senator Harkin said it best, in voicing his support for Barack:

I’ve lived all my life in rural America. I’m here to bear witness to the fact that Barack Obama gets rural America.

Jackson Browne - War video

Barbara — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:44:31 EDT

In case you missed it, Jackson Browne is sueing McCain and The RNC for using his song in one of their ad campaigns without permission. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/14/jackson-browne-sues-mccai_n_118977.html

Also, watch this video by Browne, 'Lives in Balance' about the U.S. and our 'wars'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eErbmvUwgZE

Sign the Petition - Make Your Voice Heard

Barbara — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:57:10 EDT

I have copied and pasted the following email note I've received today from Denise Kucinich. http://kucinich.us/

September 10th: The day before our world changed,
a day to change the world!

Dear Friends,

On August 1st, I delivered to Speaker Nancy Pelosi; a petition bearing the names of over 100,000 Americans that, like us, feel that the President must be held accountable for abusing executive power and disregarding his Constitutional obligations.

Your voices have been heard and your support continues to send a powerful message to lawmakers. That is why I call on you again to help us in a new effort to deliver 1 Million signatures to Speaker Pelosi on September 10, 2008.

Together we can:

Urge real Congressional action to hold President Bush accountable now
Reinstate the authority of our Constitution
Document crimes committed by President Bush for historical account
Facilitate post-Administration law enforcement and prosecution
Reset the standard for the incoming and future administrations
Demand justice for the over 3,000 who died on 9/11and whose deaths were tragically exploited to take us into an illegal war in Iraq
Demand justice for the estimated 30,324 U.S. military personnel who have been injured/wounded
Demand justice for the estimated 4,138 U.S. military personnel who have been killed or died
Demand justice for the 1 Million innocent Iraqis who have died*
Avert another illegitimate looming war – this time against Iran

We need your active participation to deliver 1 Million signatures to Congress by September 10, 2008.

Please give at least ten of your friends the opportunity to stand up for our country - the way you and I have, by inviting them to sign the impeachment petition online at www.Kucinich.us. Send your friends an email invitation to sign the petition by clicking here.

Together we can make September 10, the day before the world changed, a day we change the world!

Thank you for your active and ongoing citizenship.

Dennis Kucinich

Answers!

Get your questions about Impeachment answered!
Click here to find out why your involvement is essential and how we can succeed.

Justice!

After you have invited at least ten of your friends and family to sign the petition, consider sending your own member of Congress a personal letter urging him or her to support:

House Resolution 1258: President Bush
House Resolution 333: Vice-President Cheney.

Click on the link here to find a form letter and some guidelines which may help in your efforts.

Truth!

*Lancet reported 650,000 war-related Iraqi civilian deaths as of October, 2006. Nearly two years later, a reasonable projection of the conservative Lancet estimate would place war-related Iraqi civilian deaths at least 1 million.

"Can He Change the World?"

Michael in Ohio — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:47:53 EDT

Not only does Barack represent the next generation of politicians, but the movement has always been on the cutting edge of doing what it takes to get more younger people involved--to show them that they truly have as much a role in this process as anyone else, if not more. For example, the forthcoming announcement of Barack's Vice Presidential pick through text message: participants can text "VP" on their cell phones to 62262 (OBAMA) to be the first to know who the VP pick is (Read about it here in the Columbus Dispatch).

But of younger voters, it's not just 18 to 29 year olds who have a stake in this election. This inspiring story from Maureen, an organizer in the Cincinnati area, lets us know just that.

We had a group of 5 boys in yesterday. They are probably 10 years old. They come in every once in a while and make posters and eat chips. Mostly it seems like they just want a place to hang out.

Yesterday while I was working one of them came up to me and asked, “Can Barack Obama change the world or just the U.S.?”

“Oh, he can definitely change the world,” I responded. I told him about how he could make sure we didn’t get into wars we shouldn’t be fighting, about how the U.S. could help kids in poorer nations all over the world get an education by funding schools. “So he can change the world,” he said. “Yup.”

He then walked back to one of his friends and said, “See, I told you he could change the world.”

Now that’s the type of fights I want to see 10 year old boys having.

Thank You Maureen Dowd of The New York Times!

Adrienne Zurub — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:15:36 EDT

Ms. Dowd today, August 14, 2008, in The New York Times, speaks truthfully of the agendas of 'The Great Vaginal Hope' and her husband Bill. What slimy creatures they both turned out to be.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/13/opinion/13dowd.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin

Also, take some time to read my June 2008 article in The Cleveland Free Times entitled:

'The Great Vaginal Hope' at the link below:

http://www.freetimes.com/stories/15/60/the-great-vaginal-hope

Adrienne Zurub

http://adriennezurub.typepad.com

Obama Nation Refuted

Barbara — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:29:48 EDT

Thank you John Kerry - go to http://www.truthfightsback.com/site/smear/236 to begin reading the systematic fact checking that's being done with Corsi's book.

No need to buy the book, you can read the most important lies from Kerry's site.

Here's my question: Some of the lies are so hateful and awful, some against Obama's mother, geesh. Certainly this author should be liable for defamation of character. Can't he be sued for this?

Howard Dean and Kal Penn Hit the Road in Ohio to Register for Change!

Michael in Ohio — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:39:04 EDT

Tomorrow in Columbus and Cleveland, Democratic National Committee Chairman and former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean will hit the streets with actor/producer Kal Penn ("Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," the TV show "House") as part of their Register for Change voter registration drive. Their drive (in a bus) takes them across the heartland, from Indiana to Ohio to Pennsylvania, getting the word out about the importance of voter participation.

In Columbus the duo will be joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, as well as Ohio State Representative and Minority Leader Joyce Beatty, and in Cleveland by Peggy Zone Fisher, wife of Lt. Governor Lee Fisher. Details are as follows:

Columbus Voter Registration Canvass Launch
8:40 am - 9:30 am
Columbus State Community College Welcome Center
550 East Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Register for Change in Cleveland, Ohio
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
Cleveland Campaign for Change Office
13100 Shaker Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH 44210

Today, Dean pumped up new registrants in Cincinnati by reminding them that Kerry lost Ohio in 2004 by a what averages of 11 votes per precinct. He also underscored a survey taken in 2005 that found that of all voter outreach methods used in an election, canvassing, and specifically neighbors talking to neighbors had the most positive effect, with 12% impacted. Fortunately, the newest and most innovative program of the campaign that allows you to do that: talk to neighbors in your neighborhood about Barack.

With neighbors talking and new voters registered, Ohio can't help but go blue come November!

The Campaign That's Everywhere

Michael in Ohio — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:58:34 EDT

Beyond all the negativity of the ads, and the furious frenzy of the media coverage, the campaign in Ohio quietly continues to push itself into brand new territory every day--bringing Barack's message to every single county of the state.

But it's in the far off counties where Barack's message is especially pertinent. In the rural heartland of Iowa, for example, is where this campaign took off, way back in January, and the months before. And Barack has never stopped talking about what matters to rural voters like the ones in Ohio. "Rural values," as he says, "are American values." With that in mind, we made the following video:

The video, and word of this campaign's commitment to every single voter in every single community, is rapidly spreading on the internet. Some local Ohio bloggers picked up on it here, and here, and here. And the national news is catching notice too: just check this link and this one too.

And with this, a new project has been launched: Barns for Obama

Barack is putting every part of Ohio on the map. To turn this country around, though, we'll need more than a barn and some paint. You can get involved by writing letters to the editor about Barack's commitment to rural voters--we'll arm you with information--and by volunteering in your area. You can talk to your neighbors on your own time about Barack, even if you live in the most rural of areas.

And if a barn and some paint is right up your alley, click HERE if you want to paint a barn or have your barn painted!

**Do you live in a rural area? Tell us about the issues that are important to you in the comments section below!

Ask Democratic Leaders Your Question.... To Be Televised at the Convention!!

Michael in Ohio — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:33:20 EDT

This year at the Democratic National Convention, the party will be holding "America's Town Hall," an opportunity for citizens across the country to ask the most renowned figures in the Democratic Party any question they want, about the issue that matters to them. The questions are recorded prior to the big show and then played for those questioned during the live telecast of the Convention, in just a couple weeks....

...And guess what? Tomorrow the DNC wants to hear YOUR question!

On Wednesday, outside of Tommy's Diner on the West Side of Columbus, any time between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, the questions of everyday Ohioans will be filmed for use at the Convention's Town Hall! You don't need to do anything beforehand-- Just show up, grab some lunch, and ask a question!

And possibly have millions of people hear your concern in just a couple weeks!

Details are available here on My.BarackObama.com. Tommy's Diner is located at:

941 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43222

See you there!

***Already know what you're going to ask? Give us a preview in the comments section below!

My analysis on Abortion (as an evangelical voter) and how it could help Obama win the White House in November

Brian Wolanin — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:41:54 EDT

More than 1.5 million abortions occur in the United States annually, one of the highest abortion rates among developed countries. That number represents a vast number of babies not brought to term and a vast number of unique situations - with different human players, different circumstances, different paths, and different emotional freights all mixed together.

These individually complex situations take place in the midst of the peculiar social situation of America today: a violent, rending debate over abortion itself that draws from and spills over into several roiling cultural currents. As a Christian I am often bomarded with the religious rights agenda to do away with abortion and make it their central party platform for evangelical Christians today. What is the role of faith and values in public discourse? How do we achieve and maintain the dignity of women? What are a government's responsibilities? An individual's? Can we find a healthy understanding of sexuality that's not repressive?

Many people who are pro-life, like myself, hold to the life and dignity of the woman as every bit important as saving the child she carries. An approach to reducing the incidence of abortion should be built on the goal of nurturing the life of children and increasing and enhancing the options, dignity, and responsibility of women and men. This means bringing together the rights and dignity of women with the sanctity of all life. How can you favor any position if you aren't for abortion but at the same time aren't for giving women options.

Many Democrats fail to comprehend how fundamental the conviction abortions are Christians, including those who are strongly committed on other issues like poverty, justice, and peace. Liberal political correctness, which includes a rigid stance of being "pro-choice," really breaks down here. And the conventional liberal political wisdom that people who are conservative on abortion are conservative on everything else is just wrong. I think there are literally millions of votes at stake in this liberal miscalculation and doing something about it could win them the election this year. Everywhere in America, it's possible to find moderate and progressive Christians who find it painfully difficult to vote Democratic given the party’s rigid, ideological stance on this critical moral issue, a stance they regard as "pro-abortion." Except for this major and, in some cases, insurmountable obstacle, these voters would be casting Democratic ballots (which in my eyes is sad).

Ironically it seems the Republican party is are much more willing to be tolerant on a wide variety of views to ensure election. For example, fellow Republicans have not enforced anti-abortion orthodoxies on California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose pro-choice views seem not to be a problem, or at least not worth the headaches. It appears The Republican Party takes a very strong anti-abortion stance in its party platforms but then allows for a wide variety of opinions based on either conscience or pragmatic political calculations.

On pragmatic grounds alone the Democratic party could win over evangelival votes by softening their tone and being more respectful to religious voters opinions. Such a respect for conscience on abortion could possibly allow many pro-life and progressive Christians the ability to vote Democratic in November. What the Democratic Party should do, and what I feel is starting to happen (but needs to continue happening) is affirm that while many of them are still pro-choice they still can say what most Americans believe: that the abortion rate in America is much too high for todays society. They should make a serious public commitment to doing something about reducing the abortion rate. It seems like abortion is historically used as a symbolic issue in campaigns, and then forgotten when the election is over. Republicans win elections on the basis of their anti-abortion position, and then proceed to ignore the issue by doing nothing. It's really kind of become comical in my eyes. This is one reason why I looked past abortion, like many Christians fail to do, and size up other important issues of the day.

Democrats could vow to change this inaction by bringing together pro-choice and pro-life groups around the country and pushing for common goals, i.e. targeting the problems of teen pregnancy and adoption reform while offering support and meaningful alternatives for women at greater risk for unwanted pregnancies, especially low-income women. Barack Obama, while advocating a pro-choice stance, has asserted his Christian faith as a motivator to save unborn lives by dramatically reducing the abortion rate by offering absintence programs, providing protection for those who need it, eliminating partial-birth aborptions, and encouraging women to seek altervatives to abortions (while asserting it still is their choice).

As a Christian Democrat, I feel it is extremely important to make sure I am not single-issue voting that focuses on only one concern, like abortion, capital punishment, etc etc. While common ground can be found on this issue, Republicans and Democrats alike both advocate certain positions that would be beneficial to society but seem negelect to work together to actually make actual policy arise from their words. In this election of "change", maybe Barack Obama can do just that. I believe he can. Whether he will - that's a whole new ballgame.

Accurate Poll Numbers & Projections

Barbara — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:25:19 EDT

This is an interesting site - see http://www.fivethirtyeight.com Lots of good statistical info - predicting a close election with Obama winning. Very close in the popular vote according to this. But a slam dunk on the electorial votes.

The only thing that makes sense to me (regarding the close popular vote) is that the false garbage being spewed about Obama is actually being taken seriously. It's embarrassing to be part of the human race sometimes. Geesh.

A VERY clear choice

Barbara — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:19:47 EDT

I hope this link to youtube works, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdJUCU1UH2w

One of the lists I am on sent this. Listen to McCain 'there's going to be more wars' statements. What would he do if he were in power now with Russia? I have 2 precious grandchildren that have their whole lives ahead of them. I worry so much about where we are taking this country.

Olympics' Ads "Damage Control": 'easy-to-understand-at-a-glance"' tool: "The Choice Is Clear" on taxes

Connie from Memphis, TN — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:15:47 EDT

Unfortunately, most UNDECIDED voters are just beginning to form opinions based on the false ads showing during the Olympics accusing Obama as RAISING TAXES. It's up to us on a grassroots level to get the truth out. Many undecideds won't bother to watch a video on their computer, but they will remember face to face contact from a neighbor, ESPECIALLY having a factsheet to check as the lies will continue on tv and radio.

In addition to this youtube video, the campaign has produced an easy-to-understand-at-a-glance "CASE CLOSED" flyer we can reprint which compares Obama's and McCain's tax plans breaking it down by 6 middle class income brackets how much LESS each would pay with Obama! ...and how McCain gives the greatest relief to the wealthiest.

Facts provided by the Tax Policy Center.

EVERY undecided voter should have this in their hands before they vote.

The debate over taxes will be over; no spin, no bull---

http://vt71443.com/materials/taxes.html

...or you can copy just the chart as shown below from -

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/giveupdefunk/tax_leaflet_back.png

...click to enlarge

Birthday Round-Up

Michael in Ohio — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:19:19 EDT

Earlier this week, for Barack's birthday (August 4th), supporters gathered across the state at over 100 different locations, to hold pot luck and phone bank parties. The unlikely goal was for volunteers to make 47,000 calls to their neighbors, in honor of Barack's 47th year. The entire state was blanketed with events--no corner left unturned, no region left unspoken to--but we wanted you to see how a couple specific areas stood up to the challenge on Monday, and show you some of the memorable moments captured on camera.

Lorain and Medina counties were out in force, with 117 volunteers between them eager to take action.

In Lima, not exactly a Democratic stronghold, no fewer than 40 volunteers showed up for the festivities, filling the phone bank so past its capacity that some supporters hit the streets to do voter registration instead! But there was no lack of calls being made; there were five other phone banks in the region as well...

The Ironton area also hosted a disproportionately huge number of volunteers, with 46 reaching out to their community in the region of Ironton at large.

And against all odds, Marion (an area with a huge number of swing voters) hosted 53 volunteers, who made well over a thousand calls in 4 hours!

GRAND TOTAL: Buckeyes all over the state not only met their goal--they busted through it and then doubled it.

What better birthday present could Barack possibly get??

Conservative Abortion Article about Obama - Sound off/Discuss!!

Brian Wolanin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:17:38 EDT

I recently came across this article. I'm kinda looking for a reponse from the Obama camp but don't know how to send them something like this to comment on. Here is the article. Feel free to sound off after you read it. Thanks!

Handle with Care
Obama’s abortion problem.

By Paul Kengor & Jarrett Skorup

In both 2000 and 2004, it was the so-called moral-religious “values voters” who were crucial to the election of George W. Bush. It is no secret that the Democrats want those voters in 2008. Barack Obama wants them badly. What stands in his way? For Obama, the problem is not so much the Reverend Jeremiah Wright as it is the issue of abortion — consistently the dominant political-social issue in the eyes of conservative Christians, from evangelical Protestants to devout Catholics. Obama’s abortion problem is a reality that has become especially evident in recent weeks, most notably in his public battle with Focus on the Family’s James Dobson.

But it’s more specific than that. Obama’s problem is not the run-of-the-mill, over-the-top abortion stridency that has come to define the modern Democratic party’s presidential nominee, from Bill Clinton to John Kerry, but specifically his abominable position on the matter of newborn babies who survive abortions.

This subject is beginning to receive publicity even in the mainstream press, as was evident in a recent exchange on CNN between Bill Bennett and Donna Brazile, but we doubt that even the most well-informed observers know the full story. First, some background:

In 2002, Congress passed the Born Alive Infant Protection Act (BAIPA). BAIPA is simple: It establishes that if an abortion is attempted on a fetus and the fetus survives — alas, magically morphing into a “baby” — everything medically possible must be done to save the child. Plainly, if a fetus takes a breath of air outside the womb, personhood has been established, and all persons in America must receive medical care from trained professionals on the scene. Americans are not to be denied emergency medical care.

Such legislation was necessary because of the countless number of times in which babies who survived abortions were not offered medical treatment after Roe v. Wade became the law of the land in 1973. Unknown numbers of these babies — unknown to the would-be mothers, to the medical community, to the general public — were left instead to die alone in a room, typically abandoned to a cold, hard, metal table, or in a trash can, behind closed doors, slowly gasping for air until they perished. Chalk it up as yet another glorious consequence of a woman’s “right to choose.” This China-like human-rights atrocity went on in America for three decades. Mercifully, at long last, Congress finally did something about it by introducing BAIPA in 2002.

In the early stages, the bill was opposed by NARAL and extremist pro-choice groups, but objections ceased as a vote on the bill approached, most likely in anticipation of the public outcry. Yes, even the abortion industry can occasionally smell a bad p.r. move. The bill passed overwhelming in the House, by a margin of 380-15, and unanimously in the Senate, where even the most fanatical abortion-rights advocates — from Barbara Boxer to Hillary Clinton — were on board.

The bill was signed into law by President Bush on August 5, 2002. In attendance was Gianna Jessen, who in 1977 had survived a saline abortion attempt.

Remarking on the rare moment of unanimity was Senator Barbara Boxer (D., Calif.): “I, as being a pro-choice senator on this side, representing my colleagues here, have no problem whatsoever with this.” She added, “I feel good that we can, in fact, vote for this together. It is very rare that we can.” Indeed, it is.

Who could possibly oppose such legislation? That brings us to Barack Obama, the Democratic party’s presidential candidate for 2008.

At the time that BAIPA went through the U.S. Congress, Obama was a member of the Illinois Senate, meaning, of course, that he could not vote on the federal BAIPA bill. He could, however, vote on such legislation if it were introduced in Illinois, as was being done by state legislatures around the country. That opportunity came when legislation was introduced in the Illinois legislature.

Offering testimony on the Illinois version of BAIPA was an eyewitness to the horror of these “survivor” abortions: Jill Stanek, a nurse from a hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois, who had witnessed several occasions of babies surviving attempted abortions and then being left to die. For Stanek, recalling these episodes is like revisiting a nightmare in painstaking, graphic detail. But Stanek saw her testimony as a necessary evil to what she figured would be a “no-brainer” for Illinois legislators. She would later admit that she had been “naïve.” Her no-brainer met a major, unforeseen obstacle: a committee member named Barack Obama.

From the moment of her testimony, Stanek sensed she was in trouble: She recalled an incident when she was asked to take an aborted Down’s Syndrome baby to the hospital “Soiled Utility Room,” where the “attempted-aborted” babies were sent to take their final breaths. The little boy’s parents did not want to hold him, and none of the other nurses could find the time or bear the agony. Stanek remembers rocking the baby in her arms for the final 45 minutes that he suffered an excruciating life. “He was too weak to move very much,” she remembered, “expending any energy he had trying to breathe. Toward the end, he was so quiet that I couldn’t tell if he was still alive unless I held him up to the light to see if his heart was still beating through his chest wall.”

This incident took place at Christ Hospital, which would fire Stanek for her testimony.

Stanek was struck by Sen. Barack Obama’s cold, non-response to her testimony: Interviewed for this article, she told us that he appeared “unmoved” by her testimony and “even argued against it.” He told her, “What we are doing here is to create one more burden on a woman and I can’t support that.” Perhaps signaling his April 2008 remarks about his daughters, Obama could not imagine these un-desiring mothers being “punished with a baby.”

Obama gazed right past Stanek’s image of a gasping, dying, abandoned, newborn baby and instead saw an over-riding moral imperative: a woman’s “health-care choice.”

In Illinois, in order for a law to be sent to the full House and Senate, it must be approved within committee. The bill had been called up in the Senate Judiciary Committee — twice, in March 2001 and March 2002. Obama was a member of that committee. He first voted “present” on the bill and then later cast a “no” vote. It was there that he argued with Stanek’s testimony.

But that was nothing compared to the more decisive obstruction Obama provided as chair of the Health and Human Services Committee in March 2003, once the Democrats took control of the Illinois Senate. From that perch, Obama prevented the bill from being called up for a vote. In fact, he even refused to allow Stanek to testify orally, though he could not refuse to accept her written testimony. No doubt, Obama must have considered Stanek too persuasive to be permitted to speak.

Flying the flag for the “right to choose,” Obama, as committee chair, ensured that babies who survived abortions in Illinois would not receive emergency medical care, and thus would die. As Obama obstructed, time ticked away, with abortion survivors getting no protection from the state of Illinois and those “medical” providers who swore a Hippocratic Oath.

The gist of much of this has been reported, minus a few details. But what has been neglected is the crucial rest-of-the-story: As evidence of how Barack Obama did not simply oppose this legislation but was its primary if not sole hurdle, consider what happened to the Illinois legislation once Obama left the statehouse: It sailed right through.

In 2004, the people of Illinois elected Barack Obama to the U.S. Senate. This was wonderful news for abortion survivors in the state of Illinois — literally lifesaving. The act was reintroduced in 2005 and passed the Illinois House 116-0 and the Illinois Senate 52-0. Passage of the bill was more unanimous than even BAIPA in the U.S. Congress. Among the members of the Health and Human Services Committee that Obama had previously chaired, none voted against the bill in 2005.

Barack Obama had been totally alone in the Illinois legislature. His lone corner of support in the entire state was the small island of fanatics who make their living literally by killing unborn babies. It is no exaggeration to say that these people, and Barack Obama in solidarity with them, make supporters of partial-birth abortion look compassionate by comparison.

It should be added that Obama had been commended for his obstruction by the president of the Illinois Planned Parenthood Council, Pam Sutherland, who averred, “The legislation was written to ban abortion, plain and simple. Senator Obama saw the legislation, when he was there, for what it was.”

That, of course, is nonsense. This assertion was a classic red herring by the abortion industry. As obvious proof, abortion has not been banned anywhere in Illinois or nationwide with the passage of these laws protecting infants who survive abortions. Hillary Clinton understood that, as did Barbara Boxer, Ted Kennedy, and all of Obama’s current pro-choice colleagues in the U.S. Senate. Why couldn’t Barack Obama figure it out? Such poor decision-making, tragic misjudgment, or outright zealotry, is an important consideration for this frontrunner to become our next president — a man whose platform is about the future, change, and hope.

Democrats, who pride themselves on their alleged compassion, get angry and offended when their party is called the party of death. With Obama at the helm, they will do nothing to change the label. Quite the contrary, with Barack Obama as their voice, they are truly the party that has trashed the little guy.

— Paul Kengor is professor is professor of political science and executive director of the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. Jarrett Skorup is a student fellow at the Center for Vision & Values.

From Hillary Supporter to Obama Team Leader

Michael in Ohio — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:48:51 EDT

Ever since June, dedicated volunteers have been hitting the doors and the phones on behalf of Barack in the general election. Through events like Unite for Change parties, and Women to Women meetings, former Hillary supporters have smoothly transitioned to become an integral part of our effort, and they bring a drive and dedication to changing this country that is truly admirable.

Some have even stepped up to become leaders. An organizer describes one such amazing woman, Robin, in Toledo:

Robin was a huge supporter of Senator Clinton in the primaries, travelling to four states, working, in her words, "thousands of hours," to make the change we need in this country. After the primaries ended, Robin was disappointed, but knew that she needed to help Barack...
Over the last several weeks, Robin has held a Unite for Change House Meeting where Hillary supporters got a chance to clear the air and move forward. She has made hundreds of calls to Hillary supporters from the primary, and my friends, I have never seen so many undecideds turn into supporters in my life. Robin is essentially single-handedly unifying her area of Toledo. Several days ago Robin got 5 Hillary supporters from the primary to come to the office, she trained them on Unity calls (as she calls them), and had a three hour Unite for Change phone bank.

Robin...has been an inspiration to me, by helping ensure that Democrats will be united to make history in November. And thank goodness the primaries are over, so I get to work with the wonderful Hillary supporters like Robin.

Are you a former Hillary supporter? Have you had a unifying experience with a Hillary supporter? Let us know in the comments section below!

And to join our movement in Ohio, click HERE.

ExxonMcCain'08's Big Oil donations/"Why offshore drilling won't lower prices"

Connie from Memphis, TN — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:23:15 EDT

OIL and GAS INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES and EMPLOYEES DONATIONS-

March: $116,000

April: $283,000

May: $208,000

June 16: McCain's speech calling for an end to offshore drilling ban

June 17: $1.3 million at a private luncheon and fundraiser at the San Antonio Country Club with energy industry executives.

"Even though it may take some years, the fact that we are exploiting those reserves
would have psychological impact that I think is beneficial."
--John McCain, June 24, 2008

"Why offshore drilling won't lower prices" --

The price of oil is set by the WORLD MARKET, not by U.S. supply/demand.
The MORE we drill, the LESS OPEC will drill to keep supply low and price high
China's oil consumption is estimated to go up by 63 percent in 2020
Offshore drilling will not result in any more oil for 7 to 10 years at least
and be less than 0.2 percent of world production--too small to have any significant effect on the price of oil or gasoline, according to the EIA.

Source:

"It's all in our heads" (please share/distribute to undecided voters)

Connie from Memphis, TN — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:08:26 EDT

McCAIN's view on ENERGY & ECONOMY- "It's all in our heads."

Offshore Drilling-

"Even though it may take some years, the fact that we are exploiting those reserves
would have psychological impact that I think is beneficial."
--John McCain, June 24, 2008

video

Economy-

"This is a mental recession. We have sort of become a nation of whiners. You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline."

--John McCain's top economic adviser, July, 2008
video

"I think if you look at the overall record, and millions of jobs having being created,
you can make an argument that there's been great progress economically [in the last seven years]. "

                                        --John McCain, April, 2008
                video

"I know alot less about economics than I do about military and foreign policy issues.
I still need to be educated."

                                                 --John McCain
VIDEOS: