Since endorsing Sen. Obama last week, John Edwards has been actively campaigning for Obama and working to encourage those of us who supported Edwards to now support Obama. He sent out an email yesterday with a link to this page and this video:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Edwards' Invites Supporters Aboard the Obama Train
Monday, May 19, 2008
When They Do the Right Thing...
When the DPG does the right thing, we should show our support. The Party did the right thing last week when they canceled a long-planned fundraiser in Macon after the tornado devastated our community. In the meantime, Democrats Work brought volunteers to Macon to help with the aftermath of the storm. (There's still PLENTY for volunteers to do, by the way.) This was exactly what should've happened.
Now, the fundraiser has been rescheduled, and I want to invite you all to come to my office on May 27th at 5:30, and support the DPG. Here's the info from Jane:
What an exciting and busy year 2008 is shaping up to be!We have rescheduled our Macon reception to Tuesday, May 27th from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Amy and Daryl Morton's offices.
I really hope you are able to make room in your hectic schedule to attend.
If you'd like to be a host by giving $1,000 or $500, you can click here, or you can give $250 or $100 by clicking here.
Macon Young Professionals may attend the May 27th reception for $75 by clicking here.
To RSVP or for further information, please call us at 678-278-2102. You may also email tim@georgiademocrat.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Again, I hope to see you in Macon next Tuesday!
Best regards,
Jane Kidd,
Chair Democratic Party of Georgia
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Let's Pray-and Pay-for our Troops
How many of us have fathers or grandfathers who got an education because of the GI Bill? How can McCain not support this legislation?
Kidd, Gillespie call on McCain to support 21st Century GI Bill
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Democratic Party of Georgia Chair Jane Kidd and candidate for U.S. House of Representatives Bill Gillespie today called on Republican John McCain to stand up for veterans by supporting the 21st Century G.I. Bill of Rights, introduced in the U.S. Senate by Democrat Jim Webb (D-Va.) The 21st Century GI Bill, if passed, would continue the legacy of the GI Bill by helping returning veterans obtain higher education in preparation for success in the private sector."Democrats believe in supporting our troops," Kidd said, "and that means sending them to war only when we have no other option, bringing them home when they've finished the job, and taking care of them and their families when they return. The 21st Century GI Bill helps the the newest generation of combat veterans obtain the education, prosperity and security that is such an important part of the American dream.""I'm running for Congress as a Democrat because I know our party has the commitment to take care of our veterans," Gillespie, who is running for U.S. House in the 1st District, said. "It's time for John McCain and Jack Kingston to stop playing politics with the future and well being of our veterans and their families. I know from experience that the GI Bill is one of the greatest achievements of our government, helping hundreds of thousands of veterans build a life after their military service. Now it's time to reinforce our commitment to the veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan."McCain is visiting Savannah today, in hopes of raising almost half a million dollars for his presidential campaign. Democrats are calling on the Senator from Arizona to take advantage of his visit to take on a greater cause - standing up for veterans' benefits. The state of Georgia is home to a dozen active military bases, and has a large and thriving community of active-duty soldiers, reservists, National Guard personnel, and veterans. More than 50,000 veterans and active-duty personnel live in the 1st congressional district."Today, we're calling on Senator McCain to do right by our servicemen and women and take advantage of his appearance in Georgia to tell America that he supports the 21st Century GI Bill of Rights, and that he will be its biggest champion on the Senate floor," Kidd said. Sphere: Related Content
King Sonny
Given the infamous "King Roy" rat ads Sonny ran just once during the 2000 cycle-only to have them become an Internet phenomenon and grist for the cable news show mill-it's really funny that members of his own party are now referring to Sonny as an "Imperial Governor."
Crickets
For the last several days, I have been focused on the great women who are running for office in Georgia, so the blog has been a little, quiet. We are back, as of now!
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Democrats Work to Help in Macon
In my box tonight:
(I'm posting from my phone, so you will need to cut and paste the links.)
We are putting out the call for volunteers who can help with the tornado recovery efforts in Macon on Friday and Saturday.
The Macon Baptist Association is coordinating food deliveries and clean-up operations at the Glenwood Hills Baptist Church. There is a backlog of houses to get to in Macon, and they could use your help. Volunteers are welcome to come to the church at any time. Here are the details:
WHAT: Macon Baptist Association Tornado Recovery Operation
WHERE: Meet at the Glenwood Hills Baptist Church (3225 Rice Mill Road in Macon)
WHEN: Friday (May 16) and Saturday (May 17) - SHOW UP AT ANY TIME
Please let us know if you can help our neighbors in Macon by signing up on the Democrats Work website - click here for Friday:
http://democratswork.org/index.php?page=events&view=eventdetail&eventid=18
or here for Saturday:
http://democratswork.org/index.php?page=events&view=eventdetail&eventid=182
- or by sending an email to mail to:
rsvp@democratswork.org?subject=Macon
Or:
rsvp@democratswork.org
We'll send updates and other information as we get it. Thank you for all of your help.
Sincerely,
Jason Carter, Democrats Work
NARAL Endorses Obama
Today, NARAL Pro-Choice America endorsed Obama for President. When a group like NARAL endorses the man in the race, it should send a signal to Clinton: this race is over. Stay in as long as you want, but it's a done deal.
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This train is moving fast-very fast. Today, the United Steelworkers endorsed Obama. This development should be considered when evaluating the impact of the Edwards endorsement. Previously, the Steelworkers had endorsed Edwards and were critical to his campaign in Iowa. When we were in Des Moines in January, the hub for the Edwards campaign was the Steelworkers' Union Hall. (Just passed the train tracks where the remote control trains ran and there were no signals. But I digress.) I will forever associate Steelworker yellow with the Icy Iowa caucuses. They were a loyal, hardworking crew. Much tenacity.
Then, in February, after Edwards suspended his campaign, we were privileged to be at the Edwards' home for a dinner. The most touching moment of the evening was when the president of the Steelworkers, Leo W. Gerard, took the stage. He carried with him a statue of a steelworker, made, of course of steel. It was one of just six created by union members when the union was on a long, long strike. One of the six statues was for the Union Hall, and one for the President during that long, long winter. The other four were reserved to honor those in the future who fought for workers. The first of those four was given to John Edwards that night. It was the coolest moment. So appropriate.
I say all that to say this: The Steelworkers moved because Edwards moved.
Macon DPG Fundraiser Postponed
Because Macon was so hard-hit by the tornado, the Democratic Party of Georgia has postponed the fundraiser that was to occur at my office this evening at 5:30 p.m. They did send out a notice on Tuesday morning. The event will be rescheduled in the near future, and I hope that when it is, you will be able to attend. Personally, I think that it is a showing of class to postpone this event that was scheduled in a community where so much destruction occurred. Good decision.
Sphere: Related ContentGoing All the Way?
That's what the front of the "Hillary Clinton for President" envelope said-in BIG letters. Inside, a plea for me-me-to help by "rushing a gift."
I've endorsed Obama. A glance at an FEC filing would show I gave substantially to his campaign. I'm trying to figure out how this was targeted-maybe to all female dem donors? Regardless, I'll pass. How ironic that this came to me on the day Edwards endorsed Obama. Great timing on Edwards' part, by the way. Mark my words, though, tomorrow's news cycle is, "what about Elizabeth?" Now, that would be a plum.
Sphere: Related ContentWednesday, May 14, 2008
Congrats to Tondees
This is very, very cool. Tondee's Tavern has been chosen as the official blog to represent Georgia at the DNCC. The DNCC is plowing new ground here. They are credentialing and granting unprecedented access to blogs. Click here to see more.
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If you want a good seat at an Obama event, take your film crew along. Last night, Daryl and I saw Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech musician Marketa Irglova (Oscar winning song, Falling Slowly from the movie, Once) at the Cobb Energy Center. First, let me say "wow" and "wow." They were amazing, and the venue was spectacular. See both.
So, where does Obama fit in this story? Hansard said they were in Louisville on Monday and learned that Obama was giving a public speech, so they went-documentary film crew in tow. Secret Service recognized him and popped them right up on the press riser. Two interesting points-first, Hansard clearly was impressed with Obama, and during the show several comments were made about MLK, Atlanta, the fact that our civil rights movement spurred their's, and how the U.S. might soon have our first black president. Second, while Hansard did not understand the difference in being in Marietta rather than Atlanta, the Obama comments drew hearty applause from what appeared to be a mostly upper middle class white crowd. (After all, they have special Mercedes parking.) That informal poll is good news for dems in Georgia.
Sphere: Related ContentTuesday, May 13, 2008
Picking Up the Pieces
Macon is gradually getting its legs back. Some schools will reopen tomorrow, and it looks like the Patterson et. al. worked out a creative solution to allow seniors at Southwest and Westside to take mandantory end of course tests. They'll be sharing other schools, on a rotating basis.
Thousands are still without power, and Mayor Reichert said that it will be years before some return to "baseline." But, you can feel the community beginning to step forward. In general, local leaders have done an excellent job. From my perspective, special kudos go to:
1) Mayor Robert Reichert: He passed the leadership-in-crisis test with flying colors. He was calm, serious and reassuring when he went on air Sunday. I was relieved to hear from him, as many were.
2) Johnny Wingers: He was absolutely on top of this, and his quick, ready response may well have saved the lives of those at Arrowhead Park.
3) Sheriff Modena: Again, a calm, confident, effective leader.
There are no doubt others, and no doubt will be others in the weeks and months to come.
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