The Impossible is Possible: Obama's Speech in Ohio,Update

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Wednesday September 08, 2010 · 2:31 PM PDT

2010/09/08 · 14:31

I'm attaching a link to the video from President Obama's speech in Cleveland because I haven't seen it yet. This is a must watch video.

http://www.c-span.org/...

In President Obama's speech today, he talked about solutions for the economy, he talked about how the Republicans are responsible for the debt and the deficit and the recession, he talked about their obstruction, but most importantly he talked about his vision for America and HOPE.

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Wednesday September 01, 2010 · 10:33 AM PDT

2010/09/01 · 10:33

On the Rachel Maddow Show, Jonathan Alter made this point last night, 8/31/2010, "Democrats need to decide how much they care about turning over a branch of our government to extremists, to radicals." He said this as they discussed radical right wing radio host Bill Cunningham's boast that he would be broadcasting soon form the Speaker (Boehner's) portico. Video below the fold.

This point has been going through my mind for days as I try to motivate phone bank volunteers for the 2010 elections. How can Democrats not be motivated ?

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I plan to phone bank or in some way campaign to elect Dems

84 votes Vote Now!

I plan to phone bank or in some way campaign to elect Dems

Yes, I'll do all I can toelect Democrats in 2010

36 votes

I'll donate, don't have time to volunteer

10 votes

I'll vote Democrat at least

22 votes

I won't work for Dems and I won't vote for Dems

4 votes

I'm voting for the Republican Radicals !

12 votes

Less than 100 days, Why aren't we All Screaming like Weiner? updated

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Friday July 30, 2010 · 6:57 AM PDT

2010/07/30 · 06:57

I do not understand the lack of Democratic enthusiasm. I was enthusiastic in 2008 because I was inspired. Today I am enthusiastic because I am angry. After 2 weeks of Republicans blocking unemployment benefits, healthcare for 9/11 workers, campaign finance reform, small business lending, after 18 months of Republicans purposely voting 'No' to prevent economic recovery, hoping for the failure of this president, voting against the American worker, I feel like Anthony Weiner. We should all be screaming like Anthony Weiner.

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Who will canvass, phone bank or Fight in some way for Democratic candidates, starting now?

59 votes Vote Now!

Who will canvass, phone bank or Fight in some way for Democratic candidates, starting now?

Yes, I will be campaigning starting this week.

28 votes

No, I will not campaign for the democrats this fall.

31 votes

ACTION: Snap Out Of It, 100 DAYS w/videos an poll

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Sunday July 25, 2010 · 10:52 AM PDT

2010/07/25 · 10:52

It is time to snap out of it and get to work. Period. With early voting we have 2 months to the tell as many voters as possible about what the Democrats have done and what the Republicans will not do for them. We need to frame this choice for voters. We need a collective message and collective action. Many voters simply have not been paying attention. We need to make it clear how the Republicans have stood in the way of economic recovery.

At Netroots Nation 2010, Nancy Pelosi pointed out, "101 days from tomorrow we get the results and on that day we want no regrets. We all have to say we took the responsibility." (links below to more video from Netroots)

I went to an Organizing for America (OFA) meeting in Ohio yesterday. We are working this fall for the re-election of Governor Ted Strickland and fighting to elect a Democrat to George Voinovich's Senate seat. Early voting starts Sept 28th in Ohio.

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Will you work to preserve our Democratic majorities starting this weekend ?

Yes

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Why don't Governors and Senators do More?

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Tuesday June 15, 2010 · 6:07 PM PDT

2010/06/15 · 18:07

This President has spent the last year and a half cleaning up giant piles of Elephant dung people. This oil spill is the latest and largest pile. Here's what I want to know. Why isn't Bobby Jindal doing more ? Why didn't David Vitter make sure the oil company had a backup plan before drilling ? Why doesn't Haley Barbour put more skimming boats in the water ? The elected officials below are responsible for oil in their water. They should fix this mess because they caused it. These governors and these sentaors wanted oil drilling in their water, they supported de-regulation of the oil companies, they did nothing to ensure safe drilling or backup systems and THEY should be held reponsible.

Here is the President tonight urging Governors to take action:

"I have authorized the deployment of over 17,000 National Guard members along the coast. These servicemen and women are ready to help stop the oil from coming ashore, clean beaches, train response workers, or even help with processing claims – and I urge the governors in the affected states to activate these troops as soon as possible."

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Thursday March 25, 2010 · 7:01 PM PDT

2010/03/25 · 19:01

We won. Health Care is the law of the land. Its important to stay on message no matter how "crazy" the opposition gets. We need to get information out to the average, non-politically obsessed voter what the immediate benefits of the new Affordable Care Act are.

Matt Yglesias makes this point:

"the narrative progressives should really want people hear today is one about the content of the Affordable Care Act rather than a political story about which bunch of politicians is more terrible."

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Wednesday March 17, 2010 · 6:22 AM PDT

2010/03/17 · 06:22

Whatever your position is on health care reform, the current bill, and whether it should pass, everyone should first know the facts. Throughout the last week I've noticed there's a wide variation of facts as well as opinions. We can talk about if these items are worth passing, if these items are "enough", but we cannot say the bill does nothing in the first year. It does do these things.

Below the fold are immediate benefits of passing the health care reform bill.

Regarding Kucinich - I was at the rally in Strongsville yesterday. I could see Congressman Kucinich during the rally and he was taking notes on a yellow notepad. I am hoping, and this may be wishful thinking, that this means he was making note of the benefits and will vote yes.

Update: Kucinich is voting 'Yes' ! Thanks Dennis !

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Does this help anyone get the facts straight ?

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Does this help anyone get the facts straight ?

Yes

77 votes

13 votes

No I like my own set of facts

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I Stood by the President Today (in Strongsville) M.Moore Correction

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Monday March 15, 2010 · 9:02 PM PDT

2010/03/15 · 21:02

I stood on stage today behind President Obama in Strongsville Ohio while he made the case in this final week before passing health care reform. (My sister was also on stage to his right.) And I am definitely willing to stand by him for remainder of this term and the next. He deserves the support for what has been accomplished and he deserves to be given the support and the time he needs in order to accomplish more. Below the fold is local video of the event today and a reminder of the immediate benefits of the health reform bill. Also a correction to Michael Moore mistatement on Countdown.

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Should Congress Pass this Damn Bill so we Can Talk About Something Else?

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Should Congress Pass this Damn Bill so we Can Talk About Something Else?

Yes!

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No.

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Open Letter: Call me a BOZO, I'm for Health Reform: UPDATE 4X w/POLL

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Monday March 08, 2010 · 7:04 PM PST

2010/03/08 · 19:04

Kucinich said last night on Countdown he'll vote no. Jane Hamsher calls for killing the bill and Lynn Woolsey to resign. Howard Dean and Michael Moore repeat the gloom and doom common wisdom that Dems will go down in flames in the fall. Here's my open letter:

Dear Michael Moore, Kucinich, Jane Hamsher, Howard Dean, Arianna, Adam Green, etc etc etc., other people who are looking out for number one at the expense of 31 million uninsured:

First, stop whining. We don't need your form of advocacy at this particular point in history. We could use a few less open letters from you. You are all looking out for the same person: Number One. Your need for personal attention is blinding you to the fact that you are actually working against 31 million uninsured people who are desparate for affordable insurance options. The expansion of medicaid, coverage of people with pre-existing conditions, tax credits for small business, and subsidies are very real changes that will occur immediately and will be a very real and tangible result.

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Are you for President Obamas Historical Health Reform ?

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Are you for President Obamas Historical Health Reform ?

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This is how you defend HCR, Dems and The President

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Tuesday January 26, 2010 · 4:54 PM PST

2010/01/26 · 16:54

Senator Menendez was on This Week on Sunday. He did a great job defending clearly the democratic policy positions, HCR, and the president. Video is below. Its worth a watch. Dem candidates in congress will do well in 2010 if they speak this way. We as supporters need to be clear in our support as well.

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Friday December 18, 2009 · 8:28 AM PST

2009/12/18 · 08:28

My children were born when GWB became president and only knew of Republican failed leadership for 8 years until President Obama. They helped me campaign for Obama and I told them every time we went canvassing on a beautiful summer day or in the wind and rain that this is important for you for your future. I was thinking long term of their whole lifetimes. Right now the netroots is working against what we walked up and down streets and sidewalks for and its really pissing me off.

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Are you in it for the Long Haul?

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Are you in it for the Long Haul?

I'm with Obama for the long haul

13 votes

I'm impatient and done with the Democrats

9 votes

I'll stick with the Dems for another 6 months then I'm through

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I secretly love complaining and miss having Bush to complain about

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I'll give Obama the next 24 hours to cure all the worlds ills then I'm through

1 vote

In Support of Obama and Camels: Clinton, Gates, Mullen

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Wednesday December 02, 2009 · 6:47 PM PST

2009/12/02 · 18:47

I was a little apprehensive last night about the Afghanistan strategy, but after listening to Sec. of State Clinton, Defense Sec. Gates and JCS Chairman Adm. Mullen today I was convinced that the President has made the right decision under the circumstances. If you are feeling apprehensive, listen to the testimony from the hearings today. There's alot of detail and background there. Its worth listening to. Below the fold I summarize some points that made me feel more confident about this decision, proud of the president and proud of his team.

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Is it a good thing McCain didn't win or does it make no difference?

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Is it a good thing McCain didn't win or does it make no difference?

Its a good thing Obama won

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We might as well have McCain for Pres

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