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Who is Suzanne you might ask? I don't know either =D... but whoever she is, Michael Steele is in thanking her today... Here's the full email.
Dear Suzanne,
On behalf of the leadership of the Republican National Committee, I want to thank you for helping our Party earn historic victories in Virginia and New Jersey yesterday.
Your steadfast commitment to our conservative Republican principles and your generous support of the RNC's 2009 campaign programs enabled us to provide all our GOP candidates with the resources they needed to run strong right through Election Day.
Electing Republican governors in Virginia and New Jersey is just the beginning. With the continuing commitment of RNC Sustaining Members like you, I am confident we can elect more GOP governors, make real gains in the U.S. House and Senate, stop the Democrats' radical leftist agenda and cut President Obama's term in half in 2010.
Thank you again for everything you did for our Party and our cause during Campaign 2009.
Sincerely,
Michael Steele
Chairman, Republican National Committee
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So, I ask you Current folks, what are your thoughts on this email and their campaign? Let me know...Who is Suzanne you might ask? I don't know either =D... but whoever she is, Michael... more
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Hi current! I got this today, don't know why they would think I'm Suzanne.... lol.. but the email made me think of an email i got a few years ago from the religious group. You read it and let me know what you think!
Dear Suzanne,
Since when is a tax hike not a tax hike? Apparently when Nancy Pelosi uses political doublespeak to mislead the American people.
Watch this video of Pelosi's linguistic contortions as she argues that a $1.4 trillion dollar tax increase -- one of the largest in America history -- on middle class families and small businesses isn't one at all.
Any way you put it Suzanne, the fact of the matter is the Obama and Pelosi Democrats don't believe you should be able to keep more of your hard earned income.
They support confiscating more of your money through higher taxes to fund their reckless spending and debt, expand the size and scope of government and redistribute your wealth to their liberal allies.
But Pelosi will not stop at $1.4 trillion in new taxes. Under her leadership, the Democrat controlled U.S. House has already passed a national energy Cap and Trade tax that could cost American businesses and families nearly $2 trillion and cause massive job losses.
There is only one way to stop Pelosi and Obama from raiding your pocketbook to pay for their liberal schemes: Electing Republican majorities to the U.S. House and Senate in 2010.
The Republican National Committee is leading our Party's drive to recruit and elect strong conservative candidates who believe in our timeless principles of lower taxes, limited government, individual freedom -- and will work to end the Democrats' radical tax-and-spend agenda.
Please support the RNC's efforts by making a secure online contribution of $25, $50, $100, $500 or $1,000 right now. And please forward this email to your friends and family who think Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats already tax enough of their hard earned money.
Only with your help can Republicans hold Pelosi accountable for her dishonest rhetoric and her true plans to raise your taxes. Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Michael Steele
Chairman, Republican National Committee
P.S. Suzanne, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and looks like a duck -- it must be a duck. And a tax hike is a tax hike no matter how Nancy Pelosi parses her words. Pass this message along to your friends and colleagues about the Democrats' plans for one of the largest tax increases in American history. And please make a secure online contribution of $25, $50, $100, $500 or $1,000 to the RNC to support and elect Republicans who believe in the principles of lower taxes, limited government and personal responsibility. Thank you.Hi current! I got this today, don't know why they would think I'm Suzanne.... lol..... more
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In monarchies attempts to overthrow the sovereign were deemed treason punishable by death.
In a democracy the equivalent is attempting to withold the vote and so subvert the democratic process.
Why is it not a crime?
I propose that any person found to be wrongfully attempting to prevent a citizen from exercising their democratic rights be treated as a criminal.
That is arrested, charged and imprisoned for a period of time sufficient to reflect the gravity of the offence - treason.
In law there is an offence of attempting to pervert the course of Justice. This includes attempting to intimidate or persuade witnesses to falsify testimony.
I propose that there is now an urgent need for a companion charge - that of attempting to pervert the course of Democracy.
This would include attempting to intimidate or defraud voters of their right to vote.
The United states of America is the oldest democracy in the world. It must be free of any merest hint of taint.
I propose that criminal investigations be launched immediately into these activities and any politicians, political campaigns, software companies any one else involved.
In these times when the word has been much abused I aver the following in cold reasoning and careful consideration of the facts.
They are traitors.In monarchies attempts to overthrow the sovereign were deemed treason punishable by... more
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Sen. Joe Biden teamed up with the Clintons on Sunday for a rally in his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Clinton explained to voters why they think Barack Obama's Democratic ticket is the best choice for middle-class families.
Clinton told voters that Biden understands their lives, and that out of all of the people in Congress, he is one of the members who knows "the most about the economic, political and security challenges of America."
Clinton won the Pennsylvania primary in April, beating Obama 55 to 45 percent.
The New York senator blasted the Republicans as she made her case for Obama and Biden.
"To John McCain and George Bush, the middle class isn't fundamental; it's ornamental. They don't understand that we are at the core of whether this country goes up or down," she said.
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Whatever the candidate wants it to mean.John McCain announced Wednesday that he would temporarily suspend his presidential campaign so he can help negotiate the bailout package for the financial industry. McCain canceled campaign events and announced plans to take his advertising off the air, but his spokespeople have still been appearing on TV, and he continues to raise money. What does it mean to suspend a campaign, anyway?
It's up to the candidate. Under election law, the phrase "suspending a campaign" has no formal meaning. It's used most frequently by candidates when they drop out of their primary race. There's a reason for that: If a candidate "ended" his campaign instead of merely "suspending" it, then he might lose eligibility for federal matching funds that would help pay off his debts. The phrase has been employed at least as far back as the 1970s and continues to serve as the most popular way for candidates to end their primary bids without closing down their campaign committees.
McCain is not, in fact, the first presidential candidate to take a hiatus in the middle of a general election campaign. In June 2004, both candidates for president suspended most of their political activities in the days following Ronald Reagan's death, although they did not pull their advertising. Ross Perot abruptly suspended his campaign in July 1992—ostensibly for good—despite projections that he might win as much as 20 percent of the vote. Then, on Oct. 1, Perot re-entered the fray, citing those grass-roots supporters as a motivation.
Perhaps the most dramatic campaign suspension came in 1952, when Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson interrupted his campaign less than a week before Election Day to respond to a riot at the Menard State Prison. Stevenson's advisers reportedly disagreed with the Democratic nominee's decision, which forced him to miss planned speeches in Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and New York. According to the New York Times, Stevenson "followed a force of 321 state troopers and prison guards, armed with shotguns, machine guns, small arms and billy clubs as they stormed into a large cell house to end the uprising." The show of force managed to free seven guards who had been taken hostage and end the riot. Stevenson had less luck on Election Day, losing by almost 11 percentage points to Dwight Eisenhower.
It's not the first time McCain has suspended his campaign activities, either. In 1999, McCain canceled the formal announcement of his presidential candidacy due to air strikes on Kosovo, claiming it was not an appropriate time for a political event. The next year, McCain suspended his campaign in a more conventional way after Super Tuesday, although campaign advisers said McCain would consider re-entering the race if then-Gov. George W. Bush performed particularly poorly in subsequent primaries.
Bonus Explainer: How does a campaign pull its ads off the air? By telling the people at the TV stations or cable providers to stop running them. As the Explainer has noted before, an advertiser can usually get a spot off the air pretty easily. (For example, a sales manager at one Cincinnati TV station told the Explainer that he was able to stop playing McCain's ads in time for Wednesday's evening news.) But political ad buyers say it still can take up to 24 hours or so for other stations to change their advertising logs, and reports abound of McCain ads running in Florida, Virginia, and elsewhere.
For the ads he does succeed in canceling, McCain probably won't lose his money; instead, his campaign will receive credits that can be used for advertising in the future. But just as there was a slight delay in taking some ads off the air, there could also be a delay in getting them back on, given the advance notice stations need to place them in rotation.
By Jacob Leibenluft
Whatever the candidate wants it to mean.John McCain announced Wednesday that he would... more
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I spoke with two NYC democrats to see what issues matter to them and why they are choosing Hillary Clinton or Barak Obama.I spoke with two NYC democrats to see what issues matter to them and why they are... more
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New York photographer Fred Askew has seen his work published all over the show, including Time, The Village Voice, and El Pais. His witty and succinct photos take in demonstrators at rallies, sit-ins and protest campaigns, and have enormous personality and verve. Check out this very cool lady's passive-aggressive badge (pic).New York photographer Fred Askew has seen his work published all over the show,... more
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A campaigner makes it his mission to get a day dedicated to peace. It's all a bit par for the course though - it's a nice idea but how much good can a symbolic day do?A campaigner makes it his mission to get a day dedicated to peace. It's all a bit par... more
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Despite having some of the best municipal tap waters in the world, Americans consume more bottled water than anywhere else in the world. The oil required to create the plastic and to get the water to the grocery store is an unnecessary use of resources and is aiding in the global warming problem. As we turn to bottled water as our source, we run the risk of giving corporations control of what should be publically controlled water. Nestle is currently trying to get the rights to the water shed in Mt. Shasta, CA. As we gear up for election season, global warming is a big issue. It is time for politicians to think of practical ways to cut down our consumption and to protect our natural resources, and boycotting bottled water, as the city of San Francisco has done, is one step in the right direction.Despite having some of the best municipal tap waters in the world, Americans consume... more
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just in case you are not familiar, AFSCME sponsorship is huge for a prez candidate...
especially in Iowa.....whyowajust in case you are not familiar, AFSCME sponsorship is huge for a prez candidate...... more
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OK. Take one look at my photo.
Need I say more ?
To whom it may concern.
Please feel free to copy/use/print/share this photo.
You have my full permission.
Enjoy !
BK
OK. Take one look at my photo.
Need I say more ?
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Just as I suspected. Seems the Invisible Hand of the Market has decided.
According to Robin Hanson of Portfolio.com, Al Gore is the most electable erm candidate beating Hillary, all the Democrats, Giuliani and all the Republicans.
Seems you Americans are ready to get serious. Be nice to have you back in the Reality based community.
Quoting from said piece:
"Which means that InTrade's traders reckon Gore has a 58% chance of getting the nomination if he runs, and an 89% chance of winning the presidency if he's nominated, and an all-over probability of 52% that he'll become president if he throws his hat in the ring."
The blog article goes on to say:
"Meanwhile, the favorite for president, Hillary Clinton, has already thrown her hat in the ring, and is given a 48% chance of becoming president. (Giuliani's in a distant second place, on 17.6%.) Which means, I think, that Al Gore is considered to be the best presidential candidate in America, on a pure electability criterion."
He also just happens to be the best qualified person for the office.
Socrates said that any person who sought political office too readily was to be mistrusted. He said that only a person who sought office because they feared what others may do with it was acting from good intentions. Those Greeks, eh?
I recommend putting "The Assault on Reason" on your reading list btw. Some helpful hints in there for restoring the Constitution, saving democracy and so forth.
Cheerio.Just as I suspected. Seems the Invisible Hand of the Market has decided.
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Click the link to read the posting on Red State's blog. I love the reply underneath it:
"For heaven's sake by itrytobenice
keep this under wraps, and *tight*.
You are exactly right. G/O would be formidable for us and could wax the floor with Clinton, as no one really likes her.
I'd much rather compete against Billary, with all the baggage and shrillness, than Oscar/Nobel/Drammy Winner/Mr. Personality.
I meant what I said and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful 100 percent."
Keep this under wraps! Priceless.
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The CBS poll has a margin of error of 5%.
That is a statistical dead heat.
Meanwhile on:
http://pundits.thehill.com/2007/10/26/oil-soars-fires-rage-war-looms-hillary-maneuvers-gore-surges-in-cbs-poll/
The well respected Brent Budowsky writes:
"Gores appeal is not merely his experience as vice president, congressman, senator and Nobel Laureate but the larger truth that he is a champion of a sweeping worldview and a fearless opponent of Bush wrongs at a time
when throughout the nation, Democrats and independents believe their Washington-based leaders have been timid, fearful and ineffective."
and:
"A Gore-Obama ticket could well sweep the nation and inspire the world, while inspiring the Democratic Party to far more courage and principle than it has shown at any time during the Bush years."
Somtimes pundits get it. Mostly not. But sometimes they do. And slowly the momentum is building.
Now will one of you kindly souls post this everywhere you possibly can?
Much oblged. Much obliged.The CBS poll has a margin of error of 5%.
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Al, I don't think you're our savior, no one person can save a "nation that chooses to be asleep" as spoken by Princeton professor Cornel West on Bill Maher's Real Time show on HBO on September 7th! You are just the best catalyst for positive change this country could have right now! Hillary is not our best option. Rapper/Actor Mos Def said it so well on that same Real Time Episode: "Hillary Clinton is just another form of dynasty to me. They passin? the presidency around like a party joint. It goes from the Bushes, the Clintons to the Bushes and back..."! He and Professor West have endorsed Barack Obama, but I fear he doesn't have the experience to have the support needed to win. (Maybe he would make a great running mate for you as others have suggested...)
As far as Hillary is concerned, it's one thing to come up with a health plan that says what everyone wants to hear but another to come up with a realistic plan to fund it that has the feasibility of getting passed by Congress! The Democratic Congress has been a disappointment. They should have revoked the President's authorization to use force against terrorism immediately...now we are facing more impetuous reactions to Iran from the Bush Administration. It has become impossible for us, the general public, to separate fact from fiction from an Administration that ?cries wolf? and a Congress that?s so scared of offending their electorate that they stand for nothing! I respectfully submit, dear former Vice-President Gore, that the handwriting is on the wall, and that the "Inconvenient Truth" for you is that this country needs you to make this sacrifice and run for President in 2008! Global warming and your other endeavors are in place, have a life of their own, and can't they be overseen by those who already help you? You, as President, are the best hope of your initiatives in this regard coming to fruition! You will have so much support you won't know what to do with us all! Thousands of us are tempted to write your name in anyway, so you might as well make it official so it will count!
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Hillary is *not* inevitable if Al steps into the race. A new CBS Poll shows that there is no significant difference in support for Gore versus Clinton among Democratic primary voters (even though CBS has given their poll results a different spin).
Keep in mind that in the CBS Poll, 456 interviews were conducted with Democratic primary voters. The margin of error for this subgroup is plus or minus 5 percentage points.
"When former Vice President Al Gore, who has not entered the race, is added as a choice for the Democratic nomination, he emerges as a serious contender. Gore garners support of 32 percent of Democratic primary voters, while Clinton gets 37 percent, Obama 16 percent, and Edwards 7 percent."!
Given that the MOE is 5% and Gore and Clinton differ by only 5%, then this poll does not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in support for Gore v. Clinton.
IMO, if he declared his candidacy, his numbers would rise drawing voters from Clinton, Obama, and Edwards. Why? If he declares now or early next year, then his views on all issues - climate crisis, war, health care, etcetera - would get exposure and he would attract more voters. Right now most people aren't aware of his views. Also, if he declared his candidacy and announced up front that Obama or Edwards would be his VP - his ratings would rise dramatically.
Meanwhile over at DraftGore.com the number of signatures is nearing 220,000
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/algore2008/signatories.html
And over at Democracy for America Gore has captured over 27% of the votes as a write-in candidate - go vote for Al !
http://democracyforamerica.com/pulsepoll
CBS Poll: Majority of Dems Back Clinton (...especially if you don't know how to interpret the 5% margin of error)
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/25/opinion/polls/main3411229.shtml
Could Gore Be a Contender?
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20071018_could_gore_be_a_contenderHillary is *not* inevitable if Al steps into the race. A new CBS Poll shows that there... more
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Obama Campaign Releases Open Letter From Supporters On Controversial Reverend
To Whom It May Concern:
As representatives of Barack Obama supporters from the African American religious community and the gay community, we are issuing a statement together for the first time. Our letter addresses the recent issue of Pastor Donnie McClurkin singing at Senator Obama's "Embrace the Change" concert series. In the midst of division, we hope and believe that this is a moment to bring together communities that have been divided for far too long.
ETC
It is clear that Barack Obama is the only candidate who has made bringing these two often disparate groups together a goal. In gatherings of LGBT Americans and African Americans of faith, Obama has stated that all individuals should be afforded full civil rights regardless of their sexual orientation, and that homophobia must be eradicated in every corner of our nation. If we are to end homophobia and secure full civil rights for gay Americans, then we need an advocate within the Black community like Barack Obama.
ETC
At the same time, while Obama has said that he "strongly disagrees" with Pastor McClurkin's comments, he will not exclude from his campaign the many Americans including many in the African American community who believe the same as Pastor McClurkin.
We believe that Barack Obama is constructing a tent big enough for LGBT Americans who know that their sexual orientation is an innate and treasured part of their being, and for African American ministers and citizens who believe that their religion prevents them from fully embracing their gay brothers and sisters. And if we are to confront our shared challenges we have to join together, build on common ground, and engage in a civil dialogue even when we disagree.
ETC
We stand with Senator Obama. We stand with him because of the solutions he is proposing for our nation. We stand with him because of his character and his judgment. But the most important reason we stand with him is because today, as he has done all along, Barack Obama is causing us to stand together.
That's the kind of President we need, and we are proud to support him.
Sincerely,
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.
Olivet Institutional Baptist Church
Chair, Obama National African American Religious Leaders Working Group
Cleveland, Ohio
Stampp Corbin
Chair, Obama National LGBT Leadership Council
Former Member of Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors
Columbus, Ohio
Tobias Barrington Wolff
Chair, Obama LGBT Policy Committee
Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Philadelphia, PA
The Reverend Stephen John Thurston
President
National Baptist Convention of America
Chicago, IL
The Reverend Alvin Love
President
Baptist General State Convention of Illinois, Inc.
Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Jr.
Office of Ecumenical & Urban Affairs
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Atlanta, GA
Steven Latasa-Nicks
President, The Phelon Group, Inc.
Former Human Rights Campaign Board of Governors
New York, NY
Maxim Thorne
Former COO, Human Rights Campaign
Paterson, NJ
Phil Burgess
Former Human Rights Campaign Board of Directors
Chicago, IL
Rev. Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner
Skinner Leadership Institute
Tracy's Landing, MD
Rev. Michael Pfleger
St. Sabina, Chicago
Rev. Edward Taylor
San Jose, CA
The Reverend Robert H. Thompson
Exeter, NH
Sharon Malheiro
LGBT Activist
Des Moines, IA
Hon. Jon Cooper
Majority Leader, Suffolk County (NY) Legislature
Rev. Paul Hobson Sadler, Sr., Pastor
Mt. Zion Congregational UCC
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So, it seems that, even going from Republicans to Democrats, US would still be considering making more war and mess in foreign territories.So, it seems that, even going from Republicans to Democrats, US would still be... more
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wtf....where has this guy been. I hope he's plotting some grand scheme to win back his party ...which i fear is dangerously fragmented at the moment. byaaaaaaaahhhhhhwtf....where has this guy been. I hope he's plotting some grand scheme to win back... more
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This guys supporters might have looked like this guy at the end of the long day of campaigningThis guys supporters might have looked like this guy at the end of the long day of... more
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