Barack The Vote

Twas the Night Before Inauguration (Part 2))

memecat — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:05:50 EST

We may never recover from this hole they dug.
But we will climb to the top with a American tug.
The republican party have destroyed all that matters
They deserve nothing more but to hold the damn ladder.

But his voice did change, along with a smile.
Thinking of the bills that soon would be filed.
Protect those who are old and young alike
Restore our honor and our military might.

Protect our planet, and clean our air.
While creating a surplus we can leave to our heirs
Fix our economy, and health care for all.
And honor those who fought, and those who fall.

Obama sprang to his feet, to his team he gave a shout.
The challenges seem impossible, hard work needed no doubt
But I heard him exclaim ere he talked and ran.
Hey! It's not just a slogan, YES WE CAN!

Twas the Night Before Inauguration (Part 1)

memecat — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:04:08 EST

Twas the Night Before Inauguration
By John Cobarruvias
BayAreaHouston.blogspot.com

T'was the night before inauguration and what to my dismay
The market was tanking, I lost my 401K!
The stocks were hung, in downfall they stuck
While Bush did nothing, a truly lame duck

The republicans were nestled, their heads in the sand
With visions of defeat of the republican brand.
And Cheney with his gun, his heart a pace
Looking for someone, to shoot in the face.

When out on the house floor, there came such a clatter
I sprang to the internets to find what's the matter.
Away to my screen I ran with a flash
Hoping the market, didn't crash.

The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow
Showed me someone I needed to know.
When what to my eyes, I paused, with a comma
But a vision of hope, It was Barack Obama!

With excitement and conviction in each of his steps
I wondered what he and his el ves, w ould do next.
More rapid than eagles his appointments they came
And he whistled and shouted, and called them by name.

Now Emanuel! Now, Dashle! Now Richardson and Biden!
On, Clinton , On Napolitano, and Gates, no sense in hiding!
To fix the economy, our reputation and more.
And to stop the killing of this unnecessary war.

As Obama stood still, the republicans they trembled
Remembering 8 years of a disaster they had assembled.
They've broken our banks, and doubled our debt.
They scared us to death with weapons of threats.

They squandered a surplus, They started a war.
They shredded our constitution, littered on the floor.
They attack our unions, our immigrants and those who are gay.
They claim to be Christians, yet on the sick they prey.

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Gretchen — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:15:23 EST

Sign this petition to support the legal effort to amend our tax laws such that the Mormon Church, and other transgressing churches, would lose tax-exempt status if they continue lobbying for state propositions.

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TIME TO GET BACK ON THE DONKEY(repost)

Micheal DeCoria — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:59:45 EST

I know that it has been a long election year and many of you are exhausted. But unless you want the republicans to get their feet under them it is time to get that second wind. We must continue you identify and register new Democrats. This is how we will keep moving forward. You don't have to do many just 15 to 20 a week. you can find out who is not registered in your neighborhood through vote-builder.com. Secondly get with your state and county leadership to see if they have fund raising events you can help with. or you can just set up one of your own.

Understand this the republicans are not dead if we take too long off they will revive themselves, and they have rising stars of their own like Governor Bobby Jindal. we must be ready.

So get out and help your County, State, and U.S. Candidates.

Micheal DeCoria
(Hittin the Streets)
Caldwell, Idaho

Democratic National Committee Fundraising

Asher Heimermann — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:14:48 EST

Hey Everyone:

Just wanted to let you all know that I have a page on the Democratic National Committee's website! I'm trying to raise money to ensure that the party can support its strategy in the years to come, and your contribution would really help me reach my goal.

http://www.democrats.org/page/outreach/view/total/aheimermann

Remember, with your help this past year, I was able to raise $13,725 from 335 for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. I've set a fundraising goal of $500 for the Democratic National Committee. As a remember, all of the donations goes directly to the DNC and I got earn a cent.

http://www.democrats.org/page/outreach/view/total/aheimermann

Thanks For Your Continued Support,

Mr. Asher Heimermann
Wisconsin High School Student

P.S. Please go to my website at www.AsherHeimermann.com and sign up to receive monthly updates from me. You'll be the first one to know if I will run for political office in 2011. In return for your support, I will mail everyone that signs up BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, a FREE bumper sticker.

Asher Heimermann is a teenager from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. You can learn more information about Heimermann by visiting his official website at www.AsherHeimermann.com.

We did it! ...Part 2

Lee — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:03:27 EST

I attempted a copy and paste to 'We did it!' forgetting that I did the body of the message first and the signature second...so, here is the body of the message I intended to have in 'We did it!'.

We did it!

Barack stepped up and asked for our help and we answered the call. I am so happy that this campaign has succeeded …this movement, as Bill Schneider of CNN put it. This movement has opened up a dialogue among people who held similar views and concerns who were not speaking to each other. We united and spoke not only to each other, but also to those who tried to suppress our voices. But the work (and we have put in so much work already) has only just begun. There is so much to work on…

 The Economy
 Fix our crumbling infrastructure
 Quality healthcare for all
 Ending outsourcing of jobs
 Ending our dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels in general
 Development and implementation of truly alternative energy sources-solar, wind, hydro and biofuel
 Working on global warming
 Improving our image abroad-engaging in diplomacy…not unilateral military action…getting out of Iraq…targeting real terrorism
 More fairness in the tax burden to all
 Revoke the PATRIOT Act and restore privacy

These issues/priorities are all interrelated. The economy can not stay balanced when you cut the revenue coming in and increase spending at the same time. The incursion into Iraq is costing $10 to $12 billion a month and this does not count Afghanistan or the $$$ sent to terrorist nation for oil imports. The threat of terrorism, increase in global warming and its terrible impact on all of us (the world) is heightened due to our reliance on fossil fuels. Development and implementation of truly alternative energy lessens the effects of global warming, lowers the threat of terrorism, and helps to create jobs here that will help our economy. Fixing our crumbling infrastructure helps us to live better and safer and again, provides jobs. We can not continue to have jobs outsourced to other countries because it is cheaper for the corporations without regard for the citizens of this country. Also, large corporations and the truly wealthy need to pay their fair share of taxes and not put the burden on the faltering middle class and middle income folks. Quality healthcare for all…it makes for a better quality of life, we are happier and healthier and able to do more. We feel less threatened and more secure. If all of this can be accomplished, then our government will not need to spy on and keep such close tabs on us citizens. We will be happier, more secure and less afraid.

For the first time in a long time, I am proud to be a citizen of the United States of America and am PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!

We did it!

Lee — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:54:20 EST

Lee ;-)((fist bump))
I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington...I'm asking you to believe in yours.-Barack Obama

Obama did it!

Lee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:29:56 EST

What can I say? I voted for Obama and then practically held my breath as the results came in. I watched with 2 friends and we had major sugar highs...we ate candy pumpkins every time Obama won a state...and also, when a new Dem senator was announced. I do not want to look at candy for the rest of the week!!! Of course, I am still wondering about Al Franken in Minn....that race is so close. I watched everything and went to bed late...I am so tired....but so happy and relieved. I think we have a chance to really change and fix this country...our economy...and achieve real peace and more fairness in the world.

Will be in D.C. for Inauguration Day!!

Gretchen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:18:55 EST

I booked my tickets and hotel for January 19-25th-- Am taking my daughter! Would love to meet up with others from my PB "family"...

I knew it was going to be a LANDSLIDE!!! Now let us CELEBRATE!!!!

Not over til it's over

Pale Rider — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:38:35 EST

The election IS over, but! thanks to our own Hillary Rodham Clinton and her lawyer, Mr. Berg, it may not yet be O V E R.

Repeat after me...

VTDem — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:48:21 EST

Dear John & Sarah and the GOP,

Repeat after me...

I will never again Mock Community Organizers...

I will never again try to scare people into voting for me...

OBAMA/BIDEN 08-12!!!

Vote Today!!

Barack Obama — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:26:54 EST

Today is Election Day. Polls are open across the country, and people are already making their voices heard for change.

Now it's your turn. Get out today and VOTE. You don't want to be the only one of your friends who didn't vote in this pivotal election.

Find or confirm your polling location now:

http://www.voteforchange.com

Bring friends with you to the polls. Make sure everyone you know votes for Barack Obama and Joe Biden!

Martha @ Obama HQ

(If you have any questions or issues about voting, please call 877-874-6226)

OBAMA WATCH: THE COUNTDOWN

Sharkhunter — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:04:27 EDT

LATEST POLLING DATA:

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/latestpolls/index.html

Early vote. Organize and mobilize friends and family to early vote. Organize your your precincts to early vote. Educate. Organize. Mobilize.

Obama/Biden 08'

Yes We Can!

Yes We Will!

Keep Hope Alive!

MCCAIN TO VOTE FOR OBAMA!!

Pale Rider — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:00:07 EDT

Yep. You heard it right. Read this excerpt from one of his latest TV spots:
“Don't hope for a stronger America. Vote for one. Join me.”

2012 Campaign slogan for Barack

Pale Rider — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:45:14 EDT

"Four MORE for Forty-four!"

Yes. I think that has quite a nice ring to it. : )

Ok, folks. Time to get organized. Get those precinct captains moving for 2012.

Congressional seats

Pale Rider — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:40:29 EDT

While we have been strongly focused on taking the Big Chair, crucial battles are taking place along state lines. Some we are winning. Others, we are unfortunately not.

Will you join Barack on Election Night?

Barack Obama — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:30:08 EDT

Barack just sent out this email...

Friend --

I want you to be there with me on Election Night when the results come in.

We're planning a big event that will include tens of thousands of supporters in Grant Park in downtown Chicago.

We're saving some of the best seats in the house for 5 people who make their first donation to the campaign before Sunday at midnight, as well as 5 people who have given before, but decide to make a donation one last time.

If you're selected, you can bring a guest, and we'll fly you in and put you up in a hotel for the night. You'll go backstage at the big event and -- no matter what happens -- you'll have a front row seat to history as we celebrate the supporters who got us over the finish line.

Any donation counts -- whatever you can afford. Show your support at this crucial time with a donation, and you could join me on Election Night:

https://donate.barackobama.com/frontrow

This movement for change has been a testament to the power of ordinary Americans coming together to achieve extraordinary things.

I look forward to having you there on Election Night.

Thank you,

Barack

Why Barack Obama?

Asher Heimermann — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:54:50 EDT

My name is Asher Heimermann, 14, from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I am supporting Barack Obama because I believe he is the right candidate to bring the change we need. I know that Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden are best prepared to address our economic crisis by bringing tax relief to working families, protecting American jobs and investing in education and new technology. As a student in a public high school in the Midwest, I understand the importance of education and how my education will lead to my career later in life.

Senator Obama has dedicated his career to bring people together to tackle the large issues facing our country. As a state Senator he worked with Republicans to expand healthcare to 150,000 children in Illinois and passed $100 million in tax cuts for working families. In the United States Senate, Senator Obama worked across the aisle to pass ethics reform leglation that was described as the "gold standard" for ethics reform. He worked with Republican Senator Richard Lugar to pass legislation to secure dangerous nuclear weapons.

As President, Senator Obama will bring the change we need and make this economy work for the middle class families by cutting their taxes and reducing the cost of gas and healthcare. I support Senator Obama and Senator Biden because I want America to be the country of hopes and dreams. I hope that you will join me and support Barack Obama and Joe Biden on November 4th. Time and time again, Senator Obama has proven himself as a leader who can bring together people of all different backgrounds and beliefs to help us address the important problems facing the country. He is the type of leader we need in Washington to get this nation on the right track.

If you’d like more information about Senator Obama or Senator Biden’s positions or would like to get involved in our campaign, you can call 1-866-675-2008 or visit www.BarackObama.com. Only you can decide who our country’s next President of the United States of America will be.

Asher Heimermann is a teenager from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. You can learn more information about Heimermann by visiting his official website at www.AsherHeimermann.com.

MY PERSONAL FUNDRAISING GOAL:
As a young American, I dream of a President who is honest, personable, intelligent, and wise. I want a leader with courage and integrity who has known the struggles of an everyday American. A lot of people have stopped believing that may even be possible. I haven't stopped believing. I support Senator Barack Obama because he is that leader.
http://my.barackobama.com/asherheimermann
Please help donate to personal fundraising goal for Senator Barack Obama and Senator Joe Biden. Every dollar counts. You're not just helping me reach my personal fundraising goal but you're also helping Senator Obama and Senator Biden get elected as our next President and Vice President of the United States of America.

Obama's 30 minute Infomercial... Get out your kleenex... as it is Obama at his best...

Gretchen — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:04:51 EDT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtREqAmLsoA

Elizabeth Dole uses McCain's ad writer and calls opponent "godless"

Gretchen — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:07:42 EDT

Elizabeth Dole calls her opponent, former Sunday school teacher, Kay Haggen "godless" CNN says that the Dole campaign contacted the person who is in charge of McCain's advertising in desperation. This is the ad they came up with: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/29/dole-ad-fabricates-audio_n_138874.html

Shame on you Elizabeth!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!