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September 9, 2007 - Univision Forum (Spanish)
September 26, 2007 - Hanover, New Hampshire
October 30, 2007 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 15, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada
December 10, 2007 - Los Angeles, California
January 6, 2008 - Johnson County, Iowa
January 15, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada
January 31, 2008 - California
As you know, Obama for America has become Organizing for America.
Things are happening right here in Texas as well.
Luke Hayes is the new State Director here in Texas for Organizing for America.
With this in mind, Luke will be here in Longview on Thursday May 21 as part of his Listening Tour of Texas. Gregg County for Obama is proud to host this event as we move forward in furthering President Obama's agenda, pursuing public service, and turning Texas blue.
What: Listening Tour with Luke Hayes, Texas State Director for Organizing for America
Gregg County For Obama is continuing moving forward in 2009 after all our hard work in the election! We are working on policy issues in a variety of areas.
One of our initatives is a partnership with Working Effectively for Clean Air Now (WE CAN). WE CAN, founded in 2000, is an alliance of individuals, businesses, and organizations advocating sustainable energy strategies for North East Texas, including the use of renewables and conservation. WE CAN educates the public on air quality issues and provides information on opportunities to participate with relative policy-making and legislative decisions.
With this in mind, we are having a Think Tank Meeting for Green Power in Longview with WE CAN on Thursday March 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM. Tammy Cromer-Campbell of WE CAN and Gregg County For Obama will coordinate the discussion. Please come on Thursday -- we want input from as many people as possible!
Think Tank Meeting for Green Power in Longview
Thursday March 5, 2009
6:00 PM
Law Office
222 N. Fredonia St.
Longview, TX
We just posted a video online that I think is right up your ally. It's called ROCK OBAMA: THE BARACK OBAMA MUSICAL.
It's a professionally made short comedy film that takes you on a
musical journey through Barack Obama's "rock-star" life. I think you will all be entertainment by this!
Please visit www.sadninja.com to see the HD movie and find out about the Rock Obama Video Game for the iphone!
What: This is our FINAL Issues/Policy Meet-Up before the Nov. 4th elections! We'll cover all of these critical issues; The Economy, Foreign Policy, Education, Health Care, Environment, Energy, Criminal Justice, Faith/Politics, Constitution/Civil Rights, Rebuilding America, Immigration, Corporate America, Veterans Policy, and the AISD Proposition #1 that will be on our November 4th Ballot.
When: Mon., Sept. 29th, 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 ALL the policies and issues important to our city, our state, and our nation heading into the November TX elections. We'll summarize all of the issues in digestible soundbites and provide one-page handouts on the issues!!! GET THERE!!
Cost: FREE
You're welcome to bring food/drinks to share and you're welcome to bring your laptop (Laptop not mandatory).
Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286 Cleanair999@yahoo.com
Mon., Sept. 22nd, 6pm, Foreign Policy Meet-Up, Dan Grant Speaking, TCDP Campaign HQ!
What: Dan Grant, former Democratic Primary candidate for US Congressional District 10, will be our speaker as we discuss Foreign Policy.
(7:15pm-8:00pm is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!)
When: Mon., Sept. 22nd, 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 you're welcome to bring your laptop (Laptop not mandatory).
PS - mark your calenders NOW for Mon., Sept. 29th, 6pm, our final "Issues/Policy Meet-Up" of the season! We'll spend our two hours summarizing all Democratic Policy Issues...it'll be our "Issues/Policy SUPERBOWL"!!!
Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286
Cleanair999@yahoo.com
Mon., Sept. 15th, 6pm, War Room/Rapid Response Strategy at TCDP Campaign HQ!
What: Jeff Eller from Public Stategies will join us to speak about how to build a War Room and Rapid Response Strategy. Our goal is to build an infrastructure to immediately respond to any wrongful, negative, unfair attacks from the opposition.
7:15pm-8:00pm is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!
When: Mon., Sept. 15th, 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 you're welcome to bring your laptop (Laptop not mandatory).
Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286
Cleanair999@yahoo.com
At Annie's List Watch Pary last night (Thurs., Aug. 28th, Belmont Downtown), TX State Representatives Eddie Rodriguez and Elliott Naishtat commented on down ballot races with Barack on top of the ballot in TX. Wells Dunbar, Austin Chroncle, captured the soundbites:
Eddie commented "fantastic speech" (Barack Obama Speech). "Barack said exactly what he needed to say and was great at attacking McCain". "For down ballot races it is great to have Obama at the top of the ticket, Obama won 60% in the TX Primary".
Elliott commented "Barack Obama made it clear - most of America is going to say 'that's our next president'". "This will bring Democrats back into power in the TX House and ultimately in the TX Government". "Having Barack Obama on the ticket is the most positive thing any of us could have wished for in terms of correcting all the wrongs we've suffered through since 2003 when Tom Craddick became the 1st Speaker of the House since reconstruction".
My take: I agree with both Eddie and Elliott. It's clear that TX will turn Blue on November. 8 is ENOUGH. It's time for a change and with Barack at the top of the ticket we will Turn Tx Blue!
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.
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
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??
TX State Legislator Mark Strama speaking on "Energy Policy" , Aug. 11th, 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. Mark Strama will speak from 6:15pm to 7:00pm on Energy Policy. 7:00pm-8:00pm is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!
When: Mon., Aug. 11th, 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
The All-Star Panel of Political Consultants David Butts, Mark Yznaga, and Elliott McFadden speaking about "Key Election-Season Issues", Aug. 4th, 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. 1st hour is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat! During our 2nd hour, The All-Star Panel of David Butts, Mark Yznaga, and Elliott McFadden will be speaking about "Key Election-Season Issues" (anything on the Travis County Ballot, including Obama, is fair-game discussion!)
When: Mon., Aug. 4th, 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. 1st 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).
PS: Stick around for our Barack Obama Birthday celebration immediately after our forum, starting at 8:00pm!
Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286
Cleanair999@yahoo.com
Bob Barr is pulling conservative votes away from McCain. In TX, this difference could put Obama over McCain!
Go Bob Barr!! :)
The Zogby poll of 46,274 likely voters released July 6th, 2008:
- Obama 44 percent - McCain at 38 percent - Barr at 6 percent (a combination that hands Obama a handsome electoral college majority).
According to Declan McCullagh, CNET News, CA (7/17/08,
"Bob Barr could really hurt McCain's chances," pollster John Zogby said. "McCain can't afford the level of slippage to Barr we found among conservatives in this polling...Bob Barr has some juice among conservatives and is hurting him in several states."
I interviewed Barr at Netroots Nation. Here were some of the key take-aways:
Q: Are you in it to win?
A: YES!
Q: How are you polling in TX?
A: About 6%-8%, and we're polling in double digits in states like NH.
Q: Did you vote for George Bush?
A: Yes, in 2000, but not 2004.
Q: What is your platform:
A: Less big government, fight for rights to privacy under 4th amendment, stop our government from spying on our US Citizens, civil liberties, individual freedom, separation of powers "the Bush adm is only interested in increasing power of Exec Branch".
A direct quote from Barr:
"Unlike John McCain who said he hates bloggers, I love bloggers" (Per Barr, McCain made this statement at a town hall meeting".
Latest electoral college voting:
Obama 273
McCain 160
Undecided 105
During my interview with Barr, it was clear his mission was to get into at least one debate to help cause a 3-way race. Barr also pointed out that he's on the ballot in every state except OK.
Valinda Bolton TX House District 47 Rep, speaking July 14th, 6pm-8pm
Travis County Democratic Issues/Policy Meet-Up, Mon., July 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
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 the issues, and market them. 1st hour is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat! 2nd hour Valinda Bolton is speaking.
When: Mon., July 14th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Travis County Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Headquarters, 1107 N. I 35 (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. 1st 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
Ann Kitchen, Former TX House District 48 Rep, Speaking on Health Care, Travis County Democratic Issues/Policy Meet-Up, Mon., July 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
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 the issues, and market them. 1st hour is Health Care, 2nd hour is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!
When: Mon., July 7th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Travis County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1107 N. I 35 (next door to CVS, in old Safeway Building at 12th and I-35)
Who: Anyone interested in networking with fun, cool, energizing, like-minded people, 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 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
Unless Democratic officials say otherwise later Saturday, it looks like Sen. Barack Obama will take 99 Texas delegates to the August Democratic National Convention in Denver with Sen. Hillary Clinton landing 94 delegates based on voting on primary day and at battles starting with the boisterous primary-night caucuses. It took this long to say (that's three months since the March 4 primary) so for sure because the total depended on which Democratic delegates showed up for this weekend's state convention.
So ink in the headline for sure: Obama Wins Texas.
Obama will be the Democratic nominee. It almost feels surreal, though, that after the long road of the last sixteen months the improbable outcome of an Obama nomination over the inevitable nomination of Hillary Clinton is now just hours away.
Which is why I'm floored to have been offered an Obama Organizing Fellowship and to know that in two weeks I will be working for Barack Obama in the bellwether state of Missouri.
Follow this fellow over the jump for a few thoughts on this exciting moment.
Over the last year and a half, my wonderful wife has been working hard on a grassroots level to support Obama. She's been there from the very beginning, and I don't know where our exciting Texans for Obama movement would be without her.
Specifically, I'd like to highlight her key role in organizing the big rally at Auditorium Shores. At that early stage in the campaign, Obama did not have a big advance team like he does now. Because Amy had managed several city council campaigns, she was able to cut through the red tape and get approval for the site location and arrange for most of the logistics of the event. It was a miracle that we were able to pull off such a big rally with so little lead time, but thanks to Amy, the event was a huge success.
Watch the photo slideshow below to see some events Amy has helped organize...
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