Friday, April 25, 2008

Come out to Barack Obama's Block Party this weekend

Find a Barack Party near youI wanted to let you know about the Block Parties we're organizing in communities across Indiana this Saturday.


Indiana's primary is less than two weeks away, and supporters are coming together in their neighborhoods to share their enthusiasm for Barack.


Check out the Block Party map and find the one near you:



These potluck Block Parties are a great way to get to know fellow supporters in your area and relax with some food, music, and fun.


Everyone will be welcome at the parties, where we'll take a little time to connect with each other and chat about why we're supporting this movement and what we can do to Get Out The Vote in Indiana.


And if you're registered to vote, we'll have information to help you find your polling place. Early Vote locations will be open on Saturday, so we'll have details about that, too.


If you want, bring your family, a friend, or your favorite dish -- and RSVP now for a Block Party:



See you on Saturday!


Mitchell


Mitchell Kent

Indiana GOTV Director

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Hillary v. Obama Debate in Indiana

Senator Clinton has shown she's committed to hearing from voters across the Hoosier State. That's why she accepted an invitation from the Indiana Debate Commission to debate Senator Obama in Indiana.

Senator Obama has yet to accept this offer or to make his intentions clear of doing so.

By holding a debate in Indiana, Hoosier voters have the chance to hear directly from the candidates about issues important to them, from the struggling economy and soaring gas prices to veterans care and education. Time is running out -- and the time for a debate is now.

Tell Senator Obama that having a debate in Indiana is important to you.

Click here to make your voice heard.

Sincerely,

Robby Mook
State Director
Hillary Clinton for President

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Strategy Memo: Democratic Primary Results

JohnMcCain.com

To: Interested Parties
From: Rick Davis
Date: April 23, 2008
Re: Pennsylvania Democratic Primary Results



The race for the Democratic Nomination will continue.

Hillary Clinton's victory in Pennsylvania last night has extended the primary to the next round of contests (Indiana and North Carolina on May 6) and has maintained the competitive nature of the race.

With her 10-point victory, we should expect her poll numbers and resources to increase in the coming days. Primary wins, especially in the 2008 election cycle, have had a direct impact on the national polling numbers for the candidates and when national polling numbers increase, so do campaign donations.

Since last night, the Clinton campaign reportedly raised $10 million dollars online - enough to make a significant dent in upcoming media buys in North Carolina and Indiana. Barack Obama continues to surpass fundraising expectations and will most likely continue to do so. We need help during this period of democratic turmoil so we can build are resources and be ready to fight when the race begins.

Pennsylvania exit polls tell an interesting story that has implications for November.

Even though Hillary Clinton won this primary, Barack Obama is seen as the front runner among Pennsylvania Democrats and is perceived to be the candidate most likely to win the Democratic Party's nomination.

Fifty-five percent of Pennsylvania voters say they believe Barack Obama will be the nominee in November. And, one-fifth of Clinton's Pennsylvania supporters believe he will be the nominee in November. So, the victory for Clinton is seen as a bump in the road for Obama, even by some of her true believers.


Exit polls reveal why this poses significant problems for Obama if he becomes the nominee. The most important problem: Clinton voters don't automatically become Obama voters after he becomes the nominee. In fact, Obama leaves large portions of Clinton's coalition on the table in November.

Obama only wins 72% of the Democratic vote in a general election match up among those surveyed last night. Clinton shows her broad coalitional strength and wins 81% in a general election match up against John McCain. A full quarter of the Democrats in Pennsylvania are not willing to cast their ballot for Obama against McCain (15% say they vote McCain and 10% say they stay home), however, Clinton loses only 17% of Democrats (10% for McCain and 7% would not vote). This gap of 8-points would be significant in a general election match up. President Bush lost Pennsylvania by 2-points in 2004, when 41% of the electorate were Democrats. That 8-point gap among Democrats is enough to swing the state the other way (8% of 41% is 2.8-points, turning Pennsylvania red). This dynamic is clearly visible in publicly released surveys; an average of April polls show McCain trailing Obama by an average of 3-points (3 surveys in April) and trailing Clinton by 8-points.

The cracks in Obama's Democratic coalition in Pennsylvania mirror what we saw in Ohio, and those cracks could have implications in November.
Hillary Clinton cleaned up with Union households - like she did in Ohio. In Pennsylvania, Clinton won 59% of Union members (Obama 41%). Obama won these voters by significant margins in Wisconsin (+9), but has lost his hold on their vote in both Ohio (Clinton 55% - 43%) and now Pennsylvania.


Clinton did better than Obama with lower income voters.
Our targeting and analysis of the 2008 political landscape puts voters who are on the lower economic brackets at the heart of either party's winning coalition. Hillary won at every income level below $150,000, and Obama only won with the wealthiest Pennsylvania voters. Obama's media foibles contributed to his inability to connect to voters who are suffering the real impact of this challenging economic environment.
This is also apparent in the number of voters who feel Clinton is more in touch with their views. Fifty-six percent of Pennsylvania Democrats say Clinton cares about people like them - again a significant switch from earlier contests. Wisconsin exit polls shows Obama had a 12-point advantage on that measure. By the time Ohio held their primary, Clinton had switched the dynamic and led by 12-points.


Clinton won Catholic voters.
In Wisconsin, Clinton split the Catholic vote 50%-50% with Obama. Again, she changed the dynamic in Ohio and won Catholics by 27-points (63% - 36%). In Pennsylvania, she increased her margins and won by 38-points (69% - 31%). The strength of this coalition bolsters her argument that Obama would have had problems competing in Michigan and will not be able to carry key Midwestern states in November.


Clinton won Jewish voters.
In Pennsylvania, the first state where both candidates competed for a significant block of Jewish voters, Clinton won by 15-points (57% - 43%). Again, the data suggests Jewish voters, a key Democratic coalition, pose a potential problem for Obama.


Clinton increased her margins in suburban and rural areas - without losing ground in urban areas. Clinton won Pennsylvania suburbs by a 12-point margin and won rural areas by 22-points. And Clinton lost in urban areas by 14-points. This is similar to her Ohio performance. But, it shows an increase in her performance in urban areas from earlier contests (in Wisconsin she lost urban areas by 21-points). Clinton has figured out how to increase her margins among suburban and rural voters and cut into Obama's base of urban voters.
What does that mean for John McCain?

Ultimately most pundits contend that Hillary Clinton still has more than an uphill battle to become the nominee. So, what does this victory mean for John McCain?

While the Democratic nomination continues to unfold, our campaign is actively engaged in listening to voters' concerns and sharing John McCain's message with them. Senator McCain has an active schedule in the coming weeks. Last week, he gave a major economic address where he addressed short term concerns like enacting a summer gas tax holiday, he proposed a new "HOME Plan" to help those who are hurt by the housing crisis and he is proposing a student loan continuity plan to make sure America's college students aren't hurt from the credit crunch. In addition, Senator McCain has spent this week travelling to places many in our nation have forgotten and where our citizens have felt left behind but where hope, innovation and local solutions are helping to lift these communities up. And, next week, Senator McCain will visit various health care facilities and unveil his plans and solutions to help Americans improve access and affordability to good health care. In addition, the campaign is building our organization and resources for the campaign in the fall.





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Join Hillary Clinton's Economic Solutions Team

Help Hillary Clinton talk to HoosiersYesterday, voters in Pennsylvania spoke loud and clear: they want this race to go on. In less than two weeks, you'll have a chance here in Indiana to make your voices heard.


In Indiana and across the country, Americans are facing a struggling economy. They're dealing with dwindling wages, foreclosures, rising health care costs, and the skyrocketing price of gas.


But every time Americans hear about our positive vision to put the economy back to work for the middle class again, we win. And that's why I need you to join my Economic Solutions Team here in Indiana and help me spread my message over the next 13 days.




I need your help knocking on doors and making calls over the next two weeks. And I promise that if you fight for me now, I'll fight for you every day in the White House. And I won't give up until the job is done.


Thank you for all of your help in spreading our message about what is really at stake in this election. I couldn't do it with you!


Sincerely,


Hillary Rodham Clinton


P.S. Don't forget -- you don't have to wait until May 6 to vote. You can vote early -- just find your closest early vote location.






Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Hillary Clinton on turning the tide

Hillary says the tide is turningThis campaign is your campaign, and the victory we celebrated last night is your victory.



Now, thanks to you, the tide is turning in this race. We never stopped believing in one another, never doubted that we could count on each other. You didn't quit, and when I'm president, I promise I won't quit on you.




Now with the next critical contests right around the corner, we need your immediate help to build on the hard-earned momentum of our Pennsylvania victory and continue our success all the way to the nomination.








Even though the Obama campaign went for broke trying to knock us out of the race, the people of Pennsylvania had other ideas.




We connected with Pennsylvania families who know they need a strong leader who's on their side to turn around the battered Bush economy and end President Bush's disastrous war in Iraq. And as this redefined contest moves across the country, we'll keep connecting.




I'm in this race to fight for you. And you know you can count on me to keep fighting for you every day. And as long as we keep working together, we'll wrest control of the White House from the Republicans and defeat John McCain. I'm going to continue to rely on your heart and your spirit every step of the way.








Thanks to you, we're on a roll. And with your immediate help, we'll keep moving forward until we've won the Democratic nomination, won the November election, and earned the opportunity to lead America in a new, more promising direction.




Thanks so much for believing in me and believing in how much we can accomplish if we keep pulling together.




Sincerely,




Who says "No Love for John McCain"?

Watch VideoMy Friends,

This week I embarked on a trip to areas of the United States seldom-visited and all too often forgotten by our nation's leaders. I am doing this because I want to learn from the people who live in these areas. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit Alabama. During my trip I spent time in the towns of Selma, Gee's Bend, Camden and Thomasville.

It was an honor to visit Selma, a place that held great significance in the Civil Rights movement. I was also fortunate to visit the Gee's Bend quilters, who gave me such a warm welcome - I thank them for their hospitality. I hope you will take the time today to follow this link to watch a video straight from the campaign trail.

My friends, I am traveling to these places because if I am to be President of the United States of America, I'm going to be the president of all the people. I will work for all people and I will listen to all people. By understanding the challenges - and they are enormous - that these Americans face today, I will be a far better president.

There must be no forgotten places in America. I have always believed in this country, in a good America, a great America. And I have always believed we can build a better America for all people. This week, I'm traveling to places where great Americans are still fighting for change to make us a better country. I am going to meet and learn from these patriots.

I am running for president as a different type of candidate and I ask that you join my campaign today.

Sincerely,



John McCain

P.S. My friends, I will continue to travel to places across our country that are too often forgotten to meet and learn from the Americans who live in these areas. I am doing this because if I am elected President of the United States, I want to be president of all people. Our campaign has put together a special video featuring highlights from yesterday's stops in Alabama. I invite you to follow this link to watch this special video and, if you are able to, make a generous donation to our campaign so that we may continue our good work. Thank you.



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Hillary Clinton...it aint over til it over

Hillary for President

Thanks to you, we won a critically important victory tonight in Pennsylvania. It's a giant step forward that will transform the landscape of the presidential race. And it couldn't have happened without you.

There will be much more to do beginning tomorrow. But tonight, let's just celebrate the fact that you and I are part of a remarkable community of people tough enough, passionate enough, and determined enough to win big when everything is on the line.

Thanks so much for all you do.

Sincerely,

Hillary Rodham Clinton

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Spotlight!!! Indiana Time... Barack Says

Help Barack in Indiana...Today, all eyes are watching the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania -- but tomorrow, the spotlight turns to the Hoosier State.

With Indiana's battleground primary coming up exactly two weeks from today -- and the entire country waiting to see what happens here -- we're counting on folks like you to take ownership of our campaign and organize your communities for Barack.

Thousands of people across the state have already taken the next step and joined Indiana Township Teams. Most have never been involved in politics before -- but they're talking to voters, calling potential supporters, and making sure as many people as possible are ready to vote for Barack right away.

Getting involved right now could be the most important decision you make in this election, and we have an online tool you can use to find the team near you. Will you join your Township Team today?

http://in.barackobama.com/townshipteam

One way to start making a difference is to join Township Team members near you as part of a statewide canvass this weekend.

Across Indiana, people are going door-to-door to build our movement and encourage Obama supporters to vote early for Barack and make their voices heard.

Whether or not you're a member of a Township Team, you'll have a great time this weekend organizing for Barack -- you might enjoy yourself so much that you decide to take the next step!

Find a canvass this weekend and sign up now:

http://in.barackobama.com/INcanvass

Thank you,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Indiana State Director
Obama for America


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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Hillary Clinton Wins Pennsylvania by 10%

Hillary wins Pennsylvania by 10% 55-45, with 98% of the polls reporting...according to MSNBC.

Show your support for Hillary Clinton by visiting her storeHillary calls America the "Can Do Nation" how true is that... very true in my opinion...She said words will become solutions...and she ended her speech in Philadephia... "Yes We Can"!!! mocking Obama...LOL... this is what I call a great battle!



Is this just the beginning? Does this win in Pennsylvania for Hillary Clinton make you upset or happy?




Barack Obama v. Hillary Clinton ...nothing but the facts jack

In no particular order...this page doesn't endorse any candidate...strictly information about events and happenings with all the candidates for president.
Want to know what presidential candidates past and present are saying or have said...go here
Presidential Quotes

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Show you support for Barack Obama...Get your Barack Gear Here

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These links were taken off the sites of both the democratic nominees...All Barack supporters I say read Hillary's and all Hillary supporters I say read Barack's and vice versa...you owe it to yourself and your families to make a informed decision on by reading the true facts according to each candidate's fact finder!!!

Barack Obama site
http://factcheck.barackobama.com/

Hillary Clinton
http://facts.hillaryhub.com/

and while you are in the reading mood...you might as well read John McCain site too



John McCain
http://www.johnmccain.com/

...if you were buying a new house or a new car... you would do your research and not just listen to what someone else said, would you? because if you would I got some stuff to sell you!

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Join Hillary Clinton in East Chicago Indiana Friday 4/25

Click to RSVP for this Hillary Clinton eventJoin Hillary for a "Solutions for the America" event - East Chicago

When
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Where
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1100 West Columbus Dr.
East Chicago, IN 46312
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Monday, April 21, 2008

Help Hillary Win Pennsylvania

We need as many volunteers as we can get on the phones calling voters in Pennsylvania and other upcoming primary states.Hillary needs your help. With less than 24 hours left until the Pennsylvania primary and races across the country following soon after, it's an all-hands-on deck moment for our campaign.

We need as many volunteers as we can get on the phones calling voters in Pennsylvania and other upcoming primary states. The calls you make are critical to our success tomorrow in this historic campaign. I can't emphasize enough what a difference it makes to have Hillary's best supporters -- people just like you -- making calls and speaking directly with voters. To put it as simply as I can, more calls equal more votes.

Even if you can only spare a couple of hours, you can have a big impact. The Pennsylvania primary is almost upon us, and Hillary needs you.

Sign up for a shift to make calls and help Hillary win.

I really appreciate everything that our volunteers do to help Hillary and the campaign. Thank you so much for caring about the future of our country.

Sincerely,

Maggie Williams
Campaign Manager
Hillary Clinton for President

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Calling John McCain Supporters

Get your John McCain gearAs the presidential campaign kicks into high gear, it's more important than ever to show your support for John McCain. One way you can stand out is by wearing official John McCain 2008 gear.

Our official campaign store, http://store.johnmccain.com/, has hats, buttons, bumper stickers, yard signs, t-shirts and special state and coalition-specific gear. Please visit our store today!

As supporters of John McCain, we know that he is the right man to lead our nation as we face tough challenges. Now is the time to stand with John McCain and show our support for him. As president, John McCain is the most prepared candidate to serve as our commander in chief and fight for our shared values in the White House. As his team of supporters, it is our job to ensure he wins in November.

Please visit http://store.johnmccain.com/ to buy your official McCain 2008 gear and encourage your friends, neighbors and colleagues to do the same.

Thank you,

Rick Davis
Campaign Manager

P.S. As we head into spring, the presidential campaign is heating up. It's more important than ever to show your support for John McCain by wearing official McCain 2008 gear. Please visit http://store.johnmccain.com/ today to purchase a bumper sticker, button, lapel pin, polo shirt or any of the coalition gear today. Thanks for your support!


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March to Protect Our Children and Bernadine Wade Case UPDATES - Monday, April 21!

March to Protect our children April 11, 2008The March to Protect Our Children was a great success and we would like to thank everyone who contributed in any type of way. Whether you marched, donated funds, equipment or skills, spread the word, called Ms. Wade and wished her family well or helped do the legal research necessary to create the REAL change that we want to see…we thank you.

Over a hundred people turned out on April 11th to let the Jackson Township School officials, transportation department and the Ohio legislative bodies know that we will not tolerate policies, practices, or attitudes that do not value the safety of children as a priority. The 100+ who stood together on April 11 reflected a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and institutions. The diversity of this movement is magnified when you consider that there are many more who could not physically attend but who support the cause and stand committed to carry this fight as far as necessary. In addition, the huge amount of emotional support that the Wades received was very touching. As Ms. Wade stood with her family and other victims of sexual or physical assaults on school buses, you could feel the love and solidarity between everyone involved. The strength of our numbers was reinforced by the strong connections that were forged that day.

The march was merely the beginning.

As stated before, our 2 major goals are to:

1) Hold the school and transportation department accountable for what happens to children when in their care. This means that not only should they acknowledge the tragedies that have taken place on school buses/vans but also be prepared to modify their practices to insure that children are not molested, abused, or assaulted on buses again. Accountability and direct action are a must and we cannot stop until we see these elements come to fruition.

2) Put enough pressure on Ohio ’s policymakers and political institutions so that this heinous law is changed. Until we implement laws that enforce our call for the safety of children, we will continuously have to fight against interests and practices that put profit, convenience, racism, classism, ageism, and ableism before our children. We need the policies to reflect the voice of the people.


With that being said, please, please, please spread the word about the new website, http://www.justiceforthewades.com/. This will serve as our “digital headquarters”. This is where we will convene to organize, mobilize, strategize and stay informed as to how we can create effective change. This site will serve as the space where concerned citizens from all over the county (and globe, because Ms. Wade has international supporters as well) can put our collective heads together. This site is new and under construction, but we encourage you to check back frequently as it develops. Also, please leave your e-mail address on the homepage so that we can keep you updated.


On behalf of the Wade family and the other families who have been victims, a million thanks. Also, please see the media links/news coverage of the march/movement below.

Here is video footage of Ms. Wade talking about her case on Ernie Spencer's show, "Taking Back the Village": http://www.archive.org/details/TBTVMotherforJustice04-07-08.mpg

The Justice for the Wades Team!

Natasha Thomas - Organizer
Delma Jackson, III - Organizer
Rafiki Cai – Internet Consultant and Strategist

Links to News Coverage:

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=406821&Category=9&subCategoryID=0

http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?ID=407401&Category=9

http://www.indeonline.com/homepage/x450930937

http://www.newsnet5.com/home-backup/15859765/detail.html

http://hiphopnews.yuku.com/topic/443

http://www.ohio.com/news/17573354.html?page=all&c=y

http://rational-outrage.com/200803108/legal-outrage/school-bus-rapes.html?cpage=20tp://www.topix.com/forum/source/akron-beacon-journal/TLJFK7Q5M24RA6M4H#c4




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