2008 Presidential Election: Game Thread

[NewYorkExpress]

Can we get now the schedule of the Democratic Presidential Primaries?

That really would be nice. Personally I'm in favor of breaking up Super Tuesday, as the 2008 IRL Super Tuesday is just too much to prep for here.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Can we get now the schedule of the Democratic Presidential Primaries?

That really would be nice. Personally I'm in favor of breaking up Super Tuesday, as the 2008 IRL Super Tuesday is just too much to prep for here.

Maybe 2 Mini Tuesdays and 1 Super Tuesday.

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary Clinton 2008 Campaign-Schedule for Chelsea Clinton

September 8, 2007

Meet Voters in Unity, New Hampshire

Speech in Charlestown, New Hampshire

The inventor of Barbed Wire, Joseph Gidden was born here almost 195 years ago. Why do I bring this up? I bring this up because the Bush and Giuliani White Houses, have surrounded basic details about our countries leaders, like President Bush's past Drug Use, Vice-President Cheney's heart problems, and President Guliani's affiliation with Bernard Kerik, a former NYPD Commissioner who is facing allegations of corruption from various people in New York, with barbed wire. This should not be so. Our citizenry should be able to make informed decisions about who they are electing to the highest office with as much information as possible available, not having it hidden by politicians whose only goal is career advancement.

Meet Voters at Otter Creek Brewing, Middlebury, Vermont

Just because Governor Dean is running, doesn't mean we are going avoid this state. We intend to win as many primaries as possible, and Vermont is fertile ground for us.

September 9, 2007

Meet Voters in Orford, New Hampshire

Meet Voters in Lyme, New Hampshire

Meet Voters in Groton, New Hampshire

Attend screening of United 93 at the Colonial Theater, Bethlehem, New Hampshire

The men and women of United 93 were people who did something most of us would never have done in fighting back against people with weapons that could have easily killed them, that had already killed others on the plane, and had intentions to do much more. For this America salutes them, just as has each of the past five years, and will continue to do in years to come.

September 10, 2007

Meet Voters in Lisbon, Maine

Meet Voters in Sabattus, Maine

Meet Voters in Winterport, Maine

Meet Voters in Liberty, Maine

September 11, 2007
Rest/Reflect

September 12, 2007

Meet Voters in Pine Castle, Florida

Meet Voters in Eatonville, Florida

Meet Voters in Malabar, Florida

September 13, 2007

Meet Voters, International Drive, Orlando, Florida (All Day)


September 14, 2007

Meet Voters in Palmetto Bay, Florida

Meet Voters in Surfside, Florida

Meet Voters in Parkland, Florida

[NHI]

Can we get now the schedule of the Democratic Presidential Primaries?

That really would be nice. Personally I'm in favor of breaking up Super Tuesday, as the 2008 IRL Super Tuesday is just too much to prep for here.

Maybe 2 Mini Tuesdays and 1 Super Tuesday.

I'm in favor of it. I'll get the polls up soon

[badgate]

Lincoln Campaign Schedule

September 7, 2008 New Hampshire
-10:00am - Town Hall in Groveton
-1:00pm - Town Hall in Lancaster
-3:30pm - Town Hall in Gorham
-6:00pm - Rally in Berlin

September 8, 2008 New Hampshire
-11:00am - Rally in Manchester, w/ Sen. Joe Biden Sen. Joe Biden endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:00pm - Barnstorm in Concord, w/ Sen. Biden
-5:00pm - Rally in Rochester, w/ Sen. Biden
-7:30pm - Town Hall in Somersworth, w/ Sen. Biden

September 9, 2008 New York
-10:00am-4:00pm - Family time in New York City
-6:00pm - Speaking at the American Federation of Teachers annual dinner in New York City, Receiving official endorsement by the American Federation of Teachers for President
-11:00pm - Evening fundraiser at Richards Rogers Theatre, hosted by Nederlander family

September 10, 2008 New York, New Hampshire
-Morning - Filming interview with Larry King
-Afternoon - Travel to New Hampshire
-Evening - Democratic debate in New Hampshire
-Overnight - Travel to New York

September 11, 2008 New York
-Morning - Family time in New York City
-Afternoon - Attending memorial service at Ground Zero in New York City
-Evening - Flying to South Carolina

September 12, 2008 South Carolina
-10:45am - Meet & Greet in Sumter, w/ Rep. Clyburn
-12:00pm - Rally in Florence, w/ Rep. Clyburn Rep. James Clyburn endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-2:45pm - Town Hall in Lake City, w/ Rep. Clyburn
-4:30pm - Meet & Greet in Kingstree, w/ Rep. Clyburn
-6:45pm - Meet & Greet in Manning, w/ Rep. Clyburn
-10:45pm - Attending evening fundraiser in Charlotte, hosted by NAACP, NAACP Chair Julian Bond, & Rep. Clyburn

September 13, 2008 South Carolina
-9:45am - Press Conference in Charleston, w/ NAACP Chair Julian Bond NAACP Chair, on behalf of organization, endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-11:30am - Rally in North Charleston, w/ Rep. Clyburn & Julian Bond. Rep. James Clyburn endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-1:30pm - Town Hall in Goose Creek
-4:00pm - Meet & Greet in Summerville
-7:00pm - Meet & Greet in Hilton Head
-9:45pm - Attending evening fundraiser on Hilton Head Island, hosted by NAACP, Julian Bond & Rep. Clyburn

September 14, 2008 South Carolina
-10:00am - Press Conference in Columbia, announcing 5-point anti-poverty agenda
-12:30pm - Rally in Columbia, w/ former Sen. John Edwards Frmr. Sen. John Edwards endorses Blanche Lincoln for President
-3:30pm - Town Hall in Rock Hill, w/ Sen. John Edwards
-7:00pm - Rally in Greenville, w/ Sen. John Edwards

Blanche Lincoln for President - 5-Point Anti-Poverty Plan
• Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit
• Raise the Minimum Wage
• A national grant program for schools to hire more counselors in low-income districts to give those students more personal and consistent attention
• Implement a two-year payroll tax holiday during the months of January, June, July, and December
• Restrict country clubs from filing taxes as parks, and use the savings to help the Department of Education create a grant program for updating a school's information technology

[NHI]

Republican Primary Debate:
University of Iowa
Hosted by Anderson Cooper and Wolf Blitzer (CNN)

To all: What are the major differences between you and President Giuliani?

To Speaker Gingrich: Mr. Speaker, do you think America better off than it was four years ago?

To Governor Sanford: Governor Sanford, Control of Congress is on a knife's edge heading into 2008, how will you, if elected President work with a potentially divided government?

To Senator Paul: Senator, you've previously run as both a Republican and Libertarian. How do you define your political beliefs; are you a libertarian or a Republican?

To all: Are all of you committed to supporting the eventual winner of the Republican Primary, regardless of who he maybe?

[NHI]

Primary Schedule

Jan. 3: Iowa
Jan. 5: Wyoming (Republican only)
Jan. 8: New Hampshire
Jan. 15: Michigan
Jan. 19: Nevada/South Carolina
Jan. 29: Florida

Super Tuesday 1: Feb 5
1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. Delaware
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Georgia
9. Idaho
10. Illinois
11. New Jersey
12. New Mexico

Feb 9: LA, NE, WA, AS, VI, ME
Feb 12: DC, MD, VA, MO, VT
Feb 19: WI, HI, MS, RI

Super Tuesday 2: Mar 5:
1. KS
2. MA
3. MN
4. NY
5. ND
6. OK
7. TN
8. UT
9. OH
10. TX
11. IN
12. PR


March 11: PA, NC
March 19: WV
March 27: KY, OR

April 3: MT, SD
April 10: CA

[PPT Spiral]

Mark Sanford Debate Answers

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I've always prided myself on being an independent voice. I came into Congress as a businessman during the Republican Revolution of 1994 with a clear idea of how government should be managed and changed to once again work for the people. I was called one of the more rebellious Republican members at the time, and I don't deny those charges--I was consistent in my opposition to more taxes, more government spending, and more intrusions in people's lives, and sometimes I clashed with my colleagues for that reason. The same has been true of my governorship. I've led the charge for smaller government and I've irked some fellow Republicans along the way, but they know where I stand and they know I mean what I say.

Even with some conflicts, though, I've shown true leadership in South Carolina. I've spearheaded efforts against pork barrel spending and higher taxes and have succeeded in making the state more accountable to its citizens. Our state has seen growth in many areas over the last few years and our economy should continue to grow into the future. Not only have I been able to articulate a conservative vision, but I've been able to get my agenda done. Good governance is key to building a path to prosperity, and I've had success with implementing many reforms that we Republicans hold dear to our hearts. I stand for limited government and I will continue to fight for it as President just as vigorously as I have been as Governor and in Congress.

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For this question, we don't need to look much further than how Ronald Reagan handled his presidency. Reagan had a divided Congress for much of his term, with a Democratic House and Republican Senate. He and Tip O'Neill may not have seen eye to eye on a lot, but they were still able to come to agreements. Even with the polarization, Reagan stood by his conservative principles that we as Republicans embrace and was able to cut taxes, stabilize the economy, and keep our national defense strong. You can make compromises, but stay strong to your principles as a leader, and that's how you get things done. I've done the same in South Carolina: I've stuck to my guns and have brought real changes to state government for the better. This kind of leadership that I have demonstrated is just like what Reagan did, and with the mandate of the American people behind me as President, I will be able to get reforms past Congress even if government becomes divided.

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It's absolutely important that we Republicans stay united, no matter who ends up being nominated next year. Even if we may have disagreements on certain issues, I think we can all agree that each of us would be decent candidates against whoever the Democrats and the other parties bring to the table. The general election is looking to be a mess this year, and it's crucial that conservatives aren't divided, or else we may no longer have a Republican president come January 2009. I would stand behind President Giuliani, Speaker Gingrich, or Senator Paul if they're nominated over myself. The key to victory next November is unity, so the nominee must do their best to keep everybody on the same page here.

[badgate]

To Senator Lincoln: Senator, you were on the ballot as the Vice Presidential candidate four years ago with Senator Joe Biden and the ticket didn't prevail, what makes you the right candidate this time, despite losing four years ago?

"What makes me the right choice is that I am a fighter and an advocate for schoolchildren in underprivileged districts, a defender of all women's rights to privacy and choice, and committed to ending poverty. That is why in 2004 I accepted a spot on a historic ticket with a man that will go down as one of the best losers in Presidential election history.

I was there four years ago when enough voters favored the Kucinich ticket to lose us states that the party establishment has taken for granted: Vermont, Washington, Connecticut, New Jersey. I won't make that mistake because it is of paramount importance to the course of our nation that the Presidency of Rudy Giuliani is ended in 2008."

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"My priorities for the first 100 days will be my 5-point agenda to end poverty. This agenda looks to the current workforce and the future workforce in equal measure, improving pay and working conditions for adults and addressing pressing public school needs to ensure that low-income school districts don't leave their students behind. We will raise the minimum wage, and expand the earned income tax credit. We will help schools update information technology and increase the number of counselors in low-income school districts to ensure that these children do not fall through the cracks. And finally, I will end Giuliani's 1-percenter tax cuts and implement a payroll tax cut for incomes under $200,000, for the months of January, June, July, and December.

Tonight, I want to call for this party to unite quickly and not lose itself in bickering and infighting. Together we can do so much, and so much good, but not if we become a shattered relic of the party of American heroes like Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. It is my hope the someday soon the Democratic party will have its own 'President Lincoln.'"

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"America was ready when they elected Hillary in 1992. (laughter) Kidding aside, this is an absurd question. Can we leave the punditry to the people who make their shekels on arguing on TV? What belongs on this stage is a discussion of the pressing needs and solutions for hardworking Americans."

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"The increase of undocumented Americans indicates two things: So many people want to join us and pursue the American dream for their family, and that our legal immigration system is not working. It is the unique American promise that brings us to action and inspires people around the world to make a home in the world's greatest democracy. The solution is to address those issues head on, approaching the symptoms at multiple sources.

I want the American dream to be accessible for everyone. We are seeing in 2008 the emergence of a young and diverse electorate, not just diverse but proud of their diversity. I'm proud of America's diversity too. Because it says to the world that after the Axis of Powers and the Cold War, today remains a nation whose citizens are truly free, where all are welcome and we all share an American dream."

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"I'm in this race for the principles I have stood for my entire life. The principles that guided me as a fighter for the people of Arkansas. If the eventual nominee is not me, and they are not committed to those same principles of a path out of poverty, equality, and transparent government, I can't support them.

However, as I said earlier in the debate, I was there four years ago when the Kucinich ticket took shares of the vote that would have handed electoral victory to Senator Biden. It was Kucinich's rightful choice to run and those voters' rightful choice to give him their vote, but I can state here and now that I will not run nor will I endorse a third party candidate."

[Cranberry]

Nader '08: September 8th - September 14th

September 8th, 2007 Wisconsin
- Flight to Madison, WI
- Rally with Senator Russ Feingold in Madison, WI
- Rally with Senator Russ Feingold in Fond du Lac, WI
- Rally with Senator Russ Feingold in Milwaukee, WI

September 9th, 2007 Michigan
- Flight to Lansing, MI
- Town Hall in Lansing, MI
- Town Hall in Detroit, MI
- Speech before automobile industry workers in Flint, MI

"Corporate America has done many bad things, but what happened to Flint is just horrid. The entire city of Flint was sent into decline, because GM suddenly decided that it was cheaper to produce the same things in Mexico. Not that that alone would be bad enough, this very same company, General Motors, continues to live off corporate welfare paid by the likes of you and me, and paid by the people of Flint that lost their jobs and their existence because of GM. And what do President Guliani and the Republicans, but also Senator Clinton and the Democrats do? They continue to pay GM their ransom, and don't even bother to adress the problems these corporations have done to Flint, yes to all of our nation."

September 10th, 2007 Pennsylania
- Flight to Pittsburgh, PA
- Barnstorm in Pittsburgh, PA
- Barnstorm in Hermitage, PA
- Barnstom in Eirie, PA
- Flight to New York City, NY

September 11th, 2007 New York
- Attendance of 9/11 Memorials

September 12th, 2007 Utah
- Night flight to Salt Lake City, UT
- Press conference with Rocky Anderson in Salt Lake City, UT
- Speech and Barnstorm with Rocky Anderson in Salt Lake City, UT
- Flight to Everett, WA

"Utah, they say, is yet another state hostile to progressive ideas, to the Green Party that fully embraces these ideas. Well, last I checked these people here in Salt Lake City elected one of the most progressive mayors in America. My dear Rocky Anderson radically changed Salt Lake City, and transformed it into a green city, a city of the green future. I plan to enct the exact same measures in all our fifty states if I'm elected president. I will do the same as Rocky Anderson, I will make our nation a green nation, a nation fit for the future."

September 13th, 2007 Washington
- Rally in Everett, WA
- Rally in Seattle WA
- Rally in Tacoma, WA
- Fundraiser in Olympia, WA

September 14th, 2007 Washington and Oregon
- Barnstorm in Olympia, WA
- Barnstorm in Vancouver, WA
- Speech at Hayden Island in Columbia River, OR
- Barnstorm in Portland, OR
- Barnstorm in Salem, OR

"Washington and Oregon, those two great states here in the northwest of our nation, are beacons of progressive and green legislature, while at the same time being two of the nation's most wealthy states, and two of the states with the smallest gap in incomes between the rich and the poor. I can only applaud your achievements on all these fields, both in Washington at the one side of this river, and in Oregon at the other. If I'm president, I will commit myself to make the nation more like Oregon and Washington on these issues. We will need an increase of the minimum wage, more investement in green technology and energy, more funding of education, subsidizing of public universities and colleges to make them affordable, and equal rights for every American. You won't get that from either DC Democrats or DC Republicans, Senator Clinton or President Guliani. But you will get that from me, and from the Green Party!"

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

May I ask for an one day extension. My schedule (work) is getting too busy

[NHI]

May I ask for an one day extension. My schedule (work) is getting too busy

Yes, that's fine. I'll move this to Wednesday at 11:59 pm

[Cranberry]

Ralph '08 - New Endorsements

Rocky Anderson:
"This man over here, is my dear friend Ralph Nader. I have got to know him, and you have got to know him, as a man that sticks to his ideals and principles. He has been an advocate for consumers interests, he has fought for the common American, and he has been activist completely devoted to create a greener America, an America fit for the future. This all leaves me no choice, but to wholeheartedly endorse Ralph Nader for the office of President of the United States!"


Elizabeth Warren:
"Ralph Nader and I have a lot in common. But not just us two. If you look back at your history, and you look back at Ralph Nader's history, you can see that just every average American shares similar story as Ralph. He was not born into a family of Wall Street businessman or politicians, he was born to an immigrants family. He did not go to college or university because "daddy pays it", he came to where he is now in the same way as every other regular American - through hard work, committment and strictly following his American dream. That is why I can trust Ralph Nader to not betray America to corporate interests, but keep it in the interests of average Americans, as he is just like you and me, an average American."


Russ Feingold:
"I am proud to serve the great state of Wisconsin in the United States Senate, and when you elected me there, I made a promise to every Wisconsian, a promise that I would always just serve in their interests, not in the interests of my party or any sponsors. Well, today I stand here to show my comittment to this promise. I joined the Democratic Party, just like many of you, long ago, when it was the party of Roosevelt, Kennedy or Johnson; the party that was truly committed to the common American's interets. But look at the Democratic Party now, look who is running for the Democratic Party nomination for president. Do you trust people like former Senator Lincoln or Senators Clinton, Bayh or Landrieu to serve in the mould of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, to serve in the interest of the common American? I don't, and neither do you, Wisconsin. This Democratic Party we have today, it has become nothing but the Second Republican Party. This is why I stand here today before you and announce that I will leave the Democratic Party, and join the Green Party. The Green Party over the last years has changed from a fringe party to a true force in American politics, a true alternative for every American that truly cares for progressive values, civil liberties and a decent environment. It are these prospects, that make me a Green Party member, and I know many of you feel the same. So come on, join the Green Party with me, make Wisconsin a green state and our nation a green country!"


Human Rights Campaign:
"Ralph Nader is the candidate in this race, that has the loudest and most consistently demanded true equality for every American. He is a friend of the LGBTQ community, and the best choice not just for us, but for every American. The Human Rights Campaign is hence very proud to endorse Ralph Nader for President.


League of Conservation Voters:
"While we have endorsed Senator Bayh for the Democratic Party primaries, we stand proud to nevertheless endorse Mr Ralph Nader for president. He is running under the banner of the Green Party, and as such is naturally a candidate that has and will continue to adress the issues most pressing to us - a decent environment for us all to live in. Americans that care for the environment - we present you your best choice for president.

Ralph '08 - Surrogate Schedules

Dennis Kucinich
Barnstorming in Ohio and Michigan
Recruiting Green Party candidates for the "Great Lakes" state group

Bernie Sanders
Barnstorming in Vermont, Upstate New York and Western Massachussetts
Recruiting Green Party candidates for the "New England" state group

Rocky Anderson
Barnstorming in Utah
Recruiting Green Party candidates for the "Mountains" state group

Elizabeth Warren
Barnstorming in Massachussetts, Maine and New Hampshire

Russ Feingold
Barnstorming in Wisconsin
Registering Democratic Wisconsians as Green Party Members

The Sierra Club
Advertising and Ad Buying for Ralph Nader and the Green Party

Human Rights Campaign
Advertising and Ad Buying for Ralph Nader and the Green Party

League of Conservation Voters
Advertising and Ad Buying for Ralph Nader and the Green Party

[Cranberry]

votenader.org
Ralph Nader's campaign presence on the internet and in "social networks"

With the help of volunteer computer science students, the Nader campaign has been able to build up votenader.org, a true innovation on the fields of campaigning. The website will provide net-only content, including advertisment clips; and provide an opportunity for especially the "Web-Generation" to sign up for the Nader campaing team, donate certain amounts of money to the campaign and inform themselves over Ralph Nader and his campaign.

Additionally, votenader.org will also be present on the popular facebook.com social network, in forms of both a facebook page and advertisment. Supporters will be able to share their support of Ralph Nader's campaign, and invite friends to do the same. 

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Announcement

Evan Bayh's Iowa's Journalists' Conference (Sept.11-13)

As a part of our fundraising, we decided to organize a 3-day Journalists' Conference Competition at the University of Iowa. This competitions tests the participants' competency at journalism. Below shows the several competitions that we had prepared

7-12 Age Bracket
News Writing- September 11
Sports Writing- September 13
Cartooning- September 12
Editorial Writing- September 12
Feature Writing- September 13

13-17 Age Bracket
News Writing- September 12
Sports Writing- September 12
Cartooning- September 11
Editorial Writing- September 13
Science Writing- September 11
Feature Writing- September 12

18-above Age Bracket
News Writing- September 13
Sports Writing- September 11
Feature Writing- September 11
Cartooning- September 13
Editorial Writing- September 12
Science Writing- September 12
Feature Writing- September 12
Photojournalism- September 11

All schools, institutions and individuals are invited. Registration fee is at $3.5. Registration starts at Sept. 8, 2007 until the first day of the conference. Registration forms are found in: Sen. Bayh's campaign website, University of Iowa, and at Evan Bayh's campaign HQs. Thank You.

[NHI]

Polls:

Nevada: Caucuses (Republican)

Rudy Giuliani: 58%
Mark Sanford: 10%
Ron Paul: 10%
Newt Gingrich: 6%
Undecided: 16%

Nevada Caucuses: Democrats

Hillary Clinton: 16%
Blanche Lincoln: 13%
Howard Dean: 10%
Evan Bayh: 9%
John Kerry: 7%
Tom Vilsack: 7%
Mary Landrieu: 6%
Undecided: 30%

Michigan Primary: Republicans

Rudy Giuliani: 59%
Mark Sanford: 14%
Newt Gingrich: 9%
Ron Paul: 5%
Undecided: 13%

Michigan Primary: Democrats

Hillary Clinton: 15%
Evan Bayh: 15%
Blanche Lincoln: 12%
Howard Dean 10%
John Kerry: 9%
Tom Vilsack: 7%
Mary Landrieu: 7%
Undecided: 25%

Florida Primary: Republicans

Rudy Giuliani: 56%
Mark Sanford: 15%
Newt Gingrich: 9%
Ron Paul: 5%
Undecided: 15%

Florida Primary: Democrats

Hillary Clinton: 17%
Blanche Lincoln: 14%
May Landrieu: 10%
John Kerry: 8%
Evan Bahy: 8%
Howard Dean: 8%
Tom Vilsack: 7%
Undecided: 26%

[NewYorkExpress]

Hillary Clinton 2008 Campaign- Schedule for Hillary Clinton

September 8, 2007

Receive endorsement of EMILY's List at the Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York (With Ellen Malcom and Debra Ness)

For us, It came down to Senator Lincoln and Senator Clinton for our endorsement, and while we'd be thrilled to endorse either of them (or Senator Landrieu for that matter), the reality is that when Senator Clinton exited the race in 2004, she was the leader in delegates. Senator Clinton is the delegate who has done the most for reproductive rights, the most for a women's right to a fair paycheck, and the right to allow individuals, male or female to marry whoever their heart desires. This is why Hillary Clinton has earned our endorsement, and I believe she will make us proud.

Meet Voters in Westbury, New York

Meet Voters in Sutton, New Hampshire

Meet Voters in Dunbarton, New Hampshire

September 9, 2007

Meet voters in Franklin, New Hampshire

Meet Voters in Sandown, New Hampshire

Meet Voters in Danville, New Hampshire

Meet Voters in Auburn, New Hampshire

September 10, 2007

Meet Voters in Lacona, Iowa

Meet Voters in Carlisle, Iowa

Speech in Polk City, Iowa

I know Governor Vilsack leads here, but getting us at least a strong second couldanc take us great distances!

Debate- New Hampshire


September 11, 2007

Attend memorial service at the Pentagon, Washington D.C

September 12,13,14

Rest

[rpryor03]

KERRY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN REGIONS



Each region will have a director and a honorary chair. Senator Kerry will have spent one week in each region by the end of October.

West: Director-Leonard Joseph, Chair-Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Great Plains: Director-Amy Dacey, Chair-Sec. Henry Cisernos
Rust Belt: Director-Crystal King, Chair-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
South: Director-Jonathan Epstein, Chair-Sen. Max Cleland
Northeast: Director-Lisa Garcia, Chair-Sen. Edward Kennedy

[Maxwell]

Rev. Jesse Jackson to back Dean for President



"Governor Howard Dean has shown me that he is the candidate with the best handle on the issues, the most ability to bring forward change, and the strongest fighter for civil rights. I have no question he'll be a good President, and unlike Hillary Clinton and the rest of the party, he is not beholden to anybody but the people. The people deserves someone who will represent them, he will, they won't. It's that simple."

September 8th - 11th, 2007 - Barnstorming in Michigan
September 12th - 13th, 2007 - Barnstorming in Illinois
September 14th - 15th, 2007 - Barnstorming in South Carolina

Martin Sheen - "It's time to boot this President!"



"You know I'm laughing now, but he's really doing a terrible job. This President is all about profit for his buddies, he's not about people. I try to stay out of this sort of thing, but I no longer can, we can't do it anymore. And the people running against him are crazy! I mean, let's put some sanity back in the White House. Howard Dean speaks real clear sense to me, and he does to so many people out there who are tired of war and poverty. It's time to boot this President!"

September 8th - 11th, 2007 - Barnstorming in California

Nagel follows Harkin, endorses Dean



"Tom Harkin is a great representative of our state, I'll follow him. Howard Dean is the man to lead us into the future, he is the guy I'm gonna support."

September 10th - 15th, 2007 - Barnstorming in Iowa

The DailyKos - Dean is the clear choice



September 9th, 2007 - The DailyKos, a well-known left-leaning weblog, has endorsed Howard Dean for President. They did so commandingly, chastising the other candidates as "not nearly progressive enough". They praised Dean, noting his near-universal healthcare coverage in Vermont, his unwillingness to take corporate donations, and his pledge to roll back the Bush tax cuts.

SEIU - The Leader our country needs is Dean



September 14th, 2007 - A major union backed the Presidential Campaign of Howard Dean. They represent people public and private, and noted Dean's strong support of unions and his healthcare plan in their endorsement of the candidate. In addition, they stood by Dean's leadership abilities, calling him "the leader the future of this country needs".

[Maxwell]

Howard Dean for America - Strategy and Previous Surrogates

Strategy

The Dean campaign is expanding and expanding quickly. With major endorsements from big time unions and Jesse Jackson, the campaign has moved resources into bigger states like Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Georgia. Some of those states don't look like states that Dean can compete in at the moment, but Dean is targeting the African American vote, promoting his endorsement from Reverend Jackson and his support for a basic guaranteed income, Medicare for All, and his opposition to vouchers. Most resources, however, are being focused in the states of Iowa and New Hampshire, opening states that are key to Dean's success in later states.

Grassroots activists are handing out campaign literature, knocking on doors, and making sure the Dean message is heard. Dean is planning on visiting every single county in the state of Iowa, making a very serious play for Governor Vilsack's home state. Campaign Manager Roy Neel and Campaign Advisor Jerry Brown have advocated the strategy, while accepting the expansion idea set forth by Campaign Co-Chair Steve Grossman.

Combining the on the ground presence with an online presence that has yet to be matched (and Dean is starting to even making up some of the cash disadvantage), the Dean camp is making moves that, months ago, many thought to be impossible.

Other Surrogates

Senator Tom Harkin, Iowa
September 8th - 13th - Barnstorming in Iowa
September 14th - 15th - Congressional Duties

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, New Hampshire
September 8th - 10th - Congressional Duties
September 11th - 15th - Barnstorming in New Hampshire

Former Senator Bill Bradley, New Jersey
September 8th - 10th - Barnstorming in New Jersey
September 11th - Rest
September 12th - 15th - Barnstorming in New Hampshire

[badgate]

TV Ad: 2008



LINCOLN: This is a year for change. I'm Blanche Lincoln, former CEO of the Gates Foundation, and candidate for President. At the Gates Foundation I worked to put thousands of new computers and information technology in the hands of underprivileged students.



LINCOLN: When I served Arkansas in the United States Senate, I was a tireless fighter for my neighbors of all political stripes, and fiercely defended the rights of workers while fighting to raise the minimum wage. When you go to caucus this January, remember this: I'm Blanche Lincoln, and I'll never sell you out or for a donation. I'll never betray my values for a vote. And you'd better believe I approved this message.

[badgate]

GOTV & Talking Points

GOTV

Iowa Field Director John Frew has assembled three field organizers. In October the first volunteer events of the campaign will be held. We have opened field offices in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Siuox Falls. In New Hampshire, Mlke Vlacich has hired two field organizers whose regions are split by congressional district. The first volunteer events will be held in the second week of October. And finally in South Carolina, Andrew Whalen has assembled a team of four field organizers to mobilize the primary electorate. Field offices have yet to be rented or opened but there will be volunteer events beginning in the third week of October.

Thanks to the fundraising power of Sen. Biden, Planned Parenthood, NOW, the American Federation of Teachers, the NAACP, and former Sen. John Edwards, we are able to be up with television ads in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada. However to preserve resources we will focus ad buys until July on the states that Sen. Lincoln is visiting, as a way to boost her public appearances and free media in the state.


Talking Points

•Blanche Lincoln has worked tirelessly for our children. As head of the Gates Foundation, Blanche put modern computers and information technology in thousands of classrooms and secured funding for school repairs and maintenance in exactly 489 school districts nationwide.

•Blanche is a proud mother. She has been endorsed by the National Organization for Women, and will be a constant advocate for working mothers like herself who care about their community.

•As President, Blanche Lincoln fight for union households and worker's rights. President Giuliani promised to raise the minimum wage, but when America called him to action, he bailed. Blanche has always been an advocate for not a minimum wage but a livable wage. And she strongly supports the right to assemble and collectively bargain with their employers.

•Blanche Lincoln's Anti-Poverty agenda will bring millions of hardworking Americans out of poverty and lay the foundation for the next generation to get ahead in the pursuit of the American dream.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

KERRY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN REGIONS



Each region will have a director and a honorary chair. Senator Kerry will have spent one week in each region by the end of October.

West: Director-Leonard Joseph, Chair-Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Great Plains: Director-Amy Dacey, Chair-Sen. Gary Hart
Rust Belt: Director-Crystal King, Chair-Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
South: Director-Jonathan Epstein, Chair-Sen. Max Cleland
Northeast: Director-Lisa Garcia, Chair-Sen. Edward Kennedy

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I already got Sen. Hart

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Debate 101: Evan Bayh

1st Democratic Presidential Debate

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We know right now, each poll shows that the President is leading but as you say it’s too early. I wont follow traditions, I wont use too much attack ads, but we still need to use if it is possible and necessary. For me, I will focus on my record as the former Governor of Indiana. I cut taxes, the largest in our state’s history. I also modernized our educations in order to cope with the challenges of the 21st century. I will ensure transparency will prevail in my campaign, like publishing all of my voting records as a U.S Senator from Indiana at my campaign website and putting most of them in my current ad. For now, I will use my experience to pose a challenge to the current president.

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My top priority in my day one as president is to withdraw all troops in Iraq, we’re done with Saddam Hussein and we should stop. We’re now starting arms race and not promoting peace. I will sign an executive order withdrawing all troops in Iraq. Afghanistan should be an exception, we’re not yet done and we’re going to the right way in  Afghanistan. I will ensure that we promote peace than war.

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I believe  that a border is the solution to that issue. Increasing the number of Border Patrol Agents is the first step in securing our nation’s borders. I voted YES on that issue in the Senate and as president, I would finish that process to ensure our nation’s safety and security. On the immigration problem, we should accept legal immigrants to our country. We are a free nation. For the ones who entered legally, we should put them in the proper process. For those who want to be Americans, we should let them.

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I will stay loyal to the Democratic Party. If I cannot win the mandate of the people, I will support the ‘’people’s choice’’ nominee. The Democratic Party cannot prevail in 2008 if we are not unified. And you know, as I had said before, my job is not yet done. I’m still a Senator and I will still fight for you, Americans.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

Iowa Week: Evan Bayh

September 8-14, 2007

Sen. Bayh talking to a voter in his Iowa campaign office at Dubuque.

September 8,2007
Preparing for Face the Nation appearance.
Announcement of new endorsements
Fundraising dinner (issues presentation,town hall and press conference) at Charleston, South Carolina
Left South Carolina for Washington D.C

This day shall not be the last day that I’m able to be with you. A poll released a while ago shows that you really believed and trusted me. I’m now in fourth place, so Thank You for your non-ending support. You know, when I was still the Governor of Indiana, I cut taxes that was the largest in our state’s history. I’m fighting for all of you, not just the poor but also the rich and the middle class. I propose a fair share in taxes, all of us should pay taxes according to our income. We should not let the wealthy ones paying less and the poor paying more, let us make the wealthy pay more!

Face the Nation appearance (some questions)

Bob Schieffer (Washington): Senator Bayh is here to join us for some questions.Currently, he’s campaigning for the Democratic nomination for president.Good Morning Senator.
Evan Bayh (Iowa):  Good Morning Bob, and it’s a privilege to be here.
BS: Now senator, recently you had been making some strong pushes in the states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina by the means of advertising, fundraising and even your several town halls. Why?
EB: Bob, every candidate should be strong even from the start. These three states are one of the first states to vote. So it is necessary to be appealing to the voters from these states in order to open our road to the path of victory for the Democratic nomination.
BS:  Senator, last question because of time constraints. Last week, you had launched your own campaign website. And according to the polls, your campaign website is a factor why they are choosing you over the other Democratic candidates. In what way your website is a vote attractor?
EB:  Bob, one answer, transparency. Look (Bayh’s campaign website on-screen), we published all of my voting records in the Senate and my records and achievements as Indiana’s former Governor and Secretary of State. Others include my platform for the American people, multimedia content, registration forms and etc.
BS: Thanks for joining us, Senator Bayh
EB: Welcome, Bob


September 9, 2007
4 AM- Arrival at Washington D.C
Appearance at Face the Nation
1 PM- Left D.C for Iowa
2:45 PM- Arrival at Iowa
Campaign related items sale(fundraising) at Iowa
Meeting with the campaign staff at Iowa
Debate Prep at Dubuque, Iowa
Rest

September 10, 2007
Issues presentation at Ames, Iowa
Press Conference (poll results) at Dubuque, Iowa
Debate Prep at Dubuque, Iowa
Bayh’s Iowa fundraising lunch Day 1 (town hall) at West Des Moines, Iowa

Iowa, Thank You for believing in me. Although, I am still at 5th place, the numbers improved. I will make sure that we can unite with each other. America cannot be a great state without unity. As Gary Hart once said, Let's let the people decide! The people of Iowa, it’s your choice if you will pick me as your candidate. I hope you will make the right decision when you go to the polls.

September 11, 2007
8 AM- 5 PM (First day of Evan Bayh's Iowa's Journalists ' Conference)
8 AM – 9 AM Speech at the University of Iowa

Thank You for your participation at this Journalists’ Conference. You know, journalism is a great tool towards unity. Without journalists, there is nobody to cover the news and everything. I hope when this end, all of us should unite, not politically but as Americans. Let us also offer a minute of silence for those who had died because of wars and for those who are struggling to report in the battlefield for us to know the current events.And for those who died and perished from the 9/11 attacks. May God bless you for this three day journalists’ conference. Good Luck and Good Morning

GOTV Rally at Cedar Falls, Iowa
Issues presentation at Waterloo, Iowa
Bayh’s Iowa Night fundraising dinner Day 2 (endorsement’s speeches and televised press conference and a special tribute for 9/11) at West Des Moines, Iowa

Six years ago, two planes hijacked by Al-Qaeda, crashed into the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York. Same with the planes crashed in the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, killing thousands of innocent lives. This attacks serve as a lesson for us Americans to be stronger. When I become president, I would make sure that our nation is safe, our military is strong and us Americans, are also strong. We should now stop from what we are now in Iraq. It’s now the time for us to promote peace and to be stronger.

September 12, 2007
8 AM- 5 PM (Second day of Evan Bayh's Iowa's Journalists ' Conference)
Issues presentation at Sioux City, Iowa
Meet and greet at Davenport, Iowa
Meet and greet at Iowa City, Iowa
Barnstorming at Ankeny, Iowa
Bayh’s Iowa Night fundraising dinner Day 3 (Issues presentation and campaign ad showing) at West Des Moines, Iowa

September 13, 2007
8 AM- 2 PM (Final Day of Evan Bayh's Iowa's Journalists' Conference)
Barnstorming,rally and meet and greet at Iowa City, Iowa
2 PM- Awarding and Closing Ceremonies of Evan Bayh's Iowa's Journalists' Conference at the University of Iowa
Bayh’s Iowa Night fundraising dinner Day 4 (Limited campaign items auction) at West Des Moines, Iowa

This is the third and final day of the 1st Evan Bayh’s Journalists’ Conference at this university. Of course, this will continue in the other states in order to raise awareness of journalism. We hope in this three day conference, you learned a lot. Thank You for your support and May God bless the USA!

September 14,2007
Meet and Greet at Des Moines, Iowa
Town Hall at Des Moines, Iowa
Issues presentation at Des Moines, Iowa
Bayh’s Iowa Night fundraising dinner Day 5 (Press Conference and Speech) at West Des Moines, Iowa
Left Iowa for Michigan

Thank You Iowa! For your non-ending support. We spent a great week here at the Hawkeye State. First is the 1st Evan Bayh's Journalists' Conference held at the University of Iowa. We did not put politics first at the competition but we put first the awareness at journalism. We wanted to develop camaraderie to all students and adults who had participated in that event . I admit that at this point, We are tired of our non-stop campaigning. We want to direct you to the right path. We want you to be strong in order to prevent another tragedy. We want  to promote peace, not to spread war. Iowa, ‘till we meet again, Good Evening and May God Bless the USA!