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Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 19:38:41 PM CDT
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It's official...
In Historic Vote, Obama Officially Claims Democratic Nomination
Washington Post
With the weight of history hanging over them, Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Democratic Party formally chose Sen. Barack Obama as the nominee for the White House, elevating the first African American to that exalted post and putting a black man a step from the presidency.
With a theatrical flourish, the roll call vote was rushed to allow Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to suspend the vote and "in the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory," declare Obama the nominee by aclaimation.
"Let's declare with one voice that Barack Obama is our candidate," Clinton said to thunderous applause. |
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Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 12:11:40 PM CDT
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| What: We'll network and present the issues and policies important to Travis County, important to TX, including Barack Obama's policy. We'll share, learn, frame, and market the issues.
Travis County Commissioner Precinct 3 Democratic candidate Karen Huber will speak from 6:15pm to 7:00pm on Responsible Development and other important issues.
7:15pm-8:00pm is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!
When: Mon., Aug. 25th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Headquarters, 1107 N. I 35, Austin, TX (next door to CVS, in old Safeway Building at 12th and I-35)
Who: Anyone interested in networking with fun, cool, energizing, like-minded Democrats, and learning about the policies and issues important to our city, our state, and our nation heading into the November TX elections. 2nd hour is a "Democratic Party Town Hall Meeting".
Cost: FREE
You're welcome to bring food/drinks to share and bring your laptop (Laptop not mandatory).
Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286
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Sat Aug 23, 2008 at 11:05:35 AM CDT
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| Today is the big day. Turn on your TV at 2:00pm today to watch the Obama/Biden rally.
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 13:15:33 PM CDT
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| So, I for one am very glad that Obama has come back from his well-deserved vacation tanned, rested, and swinging! I say let the Veep choice twist in the wind while the media spends cycles amplifying McCain's housing gaffe, and hopefully gets past the period where his deficiencies, mistakes and lies go unchallenged -- as if being proud of not knowing how to use a computer was a good thing, or not knowing the Sunni and Shiite are different and that it matters to them, and as we are involved in their country it should matter to us, the cross in the sand story...
So much weakness and misdirection from McCain and his cronies, and I am quite happy to see Obama attack back.
Check out the latest:
and, ouch, 'he can't even remember anymore'... that's a solid line. What do you think of the newly assertive Obama?
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 12:14:52 PM CDT
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 Great news! For the first time in decades, a presidential campaign is putting field staff in Texas for the general election.
To get things started, the Obama campaign is holding Camp Obama trainings across the state this weekend. They will teach you the skills & knowledge you need to take a leadership role in Texas. (The information for the Austin training is listed below.)
WHEN:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday, August 23-24
WHERE:
TCDP Coordinated Campaign HQ
1107 North I-35
Austin, TX 78702
(next to the CVS pharmacy)
Click here to sign up to attend this weekend's training in Austin. To RSVP for a training outside of Austin, please send an email to texas@barackobama.com. If you have already RSVP'd, you are confirmed & do not need to sign up again.
Don't miss this great opportunity to get involved and make a difference! |
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 at 07:18:11 AM CDT
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| Our all-volunteer grassroots movement here in Texas has come a long way over the last year and a half.
 In 2006, before Barack Obama had announced for president, Texans for Obama started as a small book club at El Sol y La Luna on South Congress. Our all-volunteer group grew quickly, and we organized some of the biggest rallies in the country. We have never been a formal group and exist only online and at neighborhood watering holes like Scholz Garten and Victory Grill. Our diverse network of volunteers has worked hard over the last year, and we should be proud of the movement we've helped build.
Now it's time to vote. Not in November, but in August.
The annual Austin Chronicle Best-of-Austin Awards are up for grabs. For the "Grassroots Movement" category, Texans for Obama humbly asks for your vote. The deadline to vote is September 2, so vote today and spread the word to your friends.
Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who have helped make a difference. There's less than 75 days left, so keep up the good work!
Here are some more Obama-friendly suggestions that you might want to consider in the Austin Chronicle Poll...
POLITICS AND PERSONALITIES:
Austin Booster - Eugene Sepulveda
News Story - 22,000 person Obama rally at Auditorium Shores
State Legislator - Mark Strama
Council Member - Mike Martinez
Unsung Behind-the-Scenester - Alexa Wesner & Kirk Rudy
Public Service - Travis County Democratic Party
Nonprofit Group - Sierra Club
Activist - Ian Davis
Local Politics Blog - Burnt Orange Report
Local Politics Blogger - Karl-Thomas Mussleman
Environmentalist - Lee Leffingwell
MEDIA:
Local Blogger - Katherine Haenschen
Local Blog - Austinist
Radio Talk/News Host - David Kobierowski
FOOD AND DRINK:
Bar Staff - Scholz Garten
Neighborhood/Dive Bar - Victory Grill
Best-Kept Secret - Torchy's Tacos
SERVICES:
Recording Studio - Another Option Productions
Barbershop - Wooten |
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Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 15:20:30 PM CDT
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| Good news -- the Obama campaign is re-opening an office in Austin for the Texas staff. Staff will use it to lay the groundwork for victory this November. The space is great, but the staff could use the support of Austin residents to make the campaign even more effective.
I noticed that the office needs the following supplies. Can any of the great Texans for Obama help?
- Fax Machine
- Room Dividers
- Microwave
- Computer Printers
- Office Copy Machine
- Area Rugs
Any infrastructure that we can donate will allow the campaign to invest all of its resources into field staff and persuasion materials. If you can spare any of these items until November, please shoot me an email and I'll take care of it!
My email is keh303 (at) gmail.com |
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Thu Aug 21, 2008 at 15:14:05 PM CDT
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| (posted for Mark Greene)
Hey Fellow Texans for Obama;
We are a group of neighbors and fellow citizens from Fort Worth and the surrounding areas of Arlington, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Colleyville and Grapevine who care about this country and know that we have much work to do to ensure that Senator Barack Obama, a great candidate, becomes a great president of the United States.
By working together for his election, and that of other Democrats in the Fort Worth area, we know that we can go far to get Tarrant County, Texas moving in the right direction.
http://tarrantobama.org
We invite you to bookmark this site for information and community support, as we build a strong coalition for much needed change and improvement in Tarrant County. Over the next few weeks, we will be revealing new tools and methods for communicating with each other as we work together to elect a new president and chart a course for a better future!
That's a big challenge. Can we do it?
Yes we can.
http://tarrantobama.org
Would you like to be more involved?
Mark Greene
Co-Organizer/Tarrant for Obama
www.tarrantobama.org
817.626.8683 Main Office Line |
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Tue Aug 19, 2008 at 12:53:09 PM CDT
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Diane Jay with the Obama campaign needs help in Las Cruces New Mexico. She writes "John McCain is coming here Wednesday to speak. We are having to do damage control. We need phone bankers and supporters who want to come and canvas. We have housing for them. We are a DEFCON 1. We are at serious mode here. New Mexico is a swing state for this election. It would great if you could get this word out to everyone. We need Texas."
You can reach her at 817-980-4051 or djay@nmobama.com |
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Mon Aug 18, 2008 at 11:53:31 AM CDT
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I am pleased to announce that the Williamson County Volunteers for Obama will be hosting a Convention Watch Party on the night of August 28th starting at 6:30pm at the Old Settler's Association Main Hall Building in Round Rock.
Come join the fired up people of Williamson County as we watch and cheer on Barack Obama as he accepts the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States! We'll also have stump speeches from our local Candidates including Brian Ruiz for Congressional District 31, Diana Maldonado for Texas House District 52, and Jaime Lynn running for Williamson County Attorney, and more.
We'll also be talking about campaign volunteering opportunities, and how you can get involved in turning Williamson County Blue.
Old Settler's Association Main Hall is Located at:
3300 Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Please RSVP at
http://my.barackobama.com/page...
Fired Up! Ready to go! |
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Sun Aug 17, 2008 at 14:54:18 PM CDT
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 Victory for Obama in Texas will depend on registering thousands of new voters who can support Barack and our other great Democratic candidates. We've got big voter registration events coming up in Austin in the next few weeks. Pitch in and help make more voters for Barack Obama. If they're not registered, they can't vote!
Austin Hot Sauce Festival -- August 24, Waterloo Park
Register hot and spicy voters at this fun community tradition. Bring 3 non-perishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Sunday 8/24 - 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Sunday 8/24 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Austin BatFest -- August 30-31, 1st Street Bridge
Keep Austin Weird and Voting at BatFest! This is a fun community event with many people that will need to update their registrations.
Saturday 8/30 - 4-8 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Saturday 8/30 - 8-11 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Sunday 8/31 - 2-6 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Sunday 8/31 - 6-10 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
ACL Festival -- September 26-28, Zilker Park
Thousands of unregistered young people will pass through the gates to ACL Fest. Let's help get them registered before the October 6th deadline!
Friday 9/26 - 12-3 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Friday 9/26 - 2-5 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Saturday 9/27 - 12-3 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Saturday 9/27 - 2-5 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Sunday 9/28 - 12-3 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Sunday 9/28 - 2-5 p.m. -- Sign Up Here
Yes We Can Register More Voters for Barack Obama! |
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Sun Aug 17, 2008 at 06:56:41 AM CDT
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| TX State Legislator Donna Howard speaking on "Education Policy" , Aug. 18th, 6pm-8pm, Travis County Democratic Issues/Policy Forum!!
What: We'll network and present the issues and policies important to Travis County, important to TX, including Barack Obama's policy. We'll share, learn, frame, and market the issues. TX State Legislator Donna Howard will speak from 6:15pm to 7:00pm on Education Policy. 7:00pm-8:00pm is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!
When: Mon., Aug. 18th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Headquarters, 1107 N. I 35, Austin, TX (next door to CVS, in old Safeway Building at 12th and I-35)
Who: Anyone interested in networking with fun, cool, energizing, like-minded Democrats, and learning about the policies and issues important to our city, our state, and our nation heading into the November TX elections. 2nd hour is a "Democratic Party Town Hall Meeting".
Cost: FREE
You're welcome to bring food/drinks to share and bring your laptop (Laptop not mandatory).
Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286
Cleanair999@yahoo.com |
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Fri Aug 15, 2008 at 19:13:11 PM CDT
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| I predict Barack will floor McCain at the polls following Saturday's "Faith and Politics" Forum.
I highly recommend y'all go to our get-together in East Austin!
When: Sat., Aug. 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Greater Mt Zion Baptist Church, 1809 Pennsylvania, Austin, TX
Barack will do great because the format is they'll ask Barck questions and he'll answer without Old Man McCain hearing the answers, then the samne w/ McCain...This is not a debate. But McCain is gonna get crushed.
My prediction, Barack's poll#'s will go up by 7% after this forum! Any predictions??
Best,
David Kobierowski
Cleanair999@yahoo.com |
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Thu Aug 14, 2008 at 15:00:50 PM CDT
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| The mass media is reporting that McCain has indicated he is "open" to picking a "pro-choice" VP...
Kay Bailey Hutchison is considered a "moderate" on abortion issues...
Is McCain looking toward Kay Bailey Hutchison?? We know that Kay Bailey has her eyes on the TX Gov position, and in recent surveys, such as the Lyceum Poll from June, 08', Hitchison has finished on the top of the list for Gov selection for Republican Texans. But how about VP??
If Kay Bailey is picked, this will be one of the oldest Pres/VP candidate pairs. She's 65 years old, and John McCain will be 72 years old on August 29th.
Best,
David Kobierowski
Cleanair999@yahoo.com |
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Thu Aug 14, 2008 at 14:48:51 PM CDT
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| The Obama Campaign needs some help moving chairs, tables, etc. in preparation for activities over the next couple of weeks. Must be ready to lift, move, and get a little dirty.
Come on down to TCDP HQ at 1107 I-35N in Austin (corner of 12th & I-35N) - park to the north of the CVS. Today - now until 6-7pm or whenever we finish.
Thanks!
(x-posted to Turn Texas Blue) |
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