David Kobierowski Wins "Best Radio Talk/News Host" 2008 (Austin Chronicle).

by: CleanAir

Sat Oct 18, 2008 at 01:35:03 AM CDT

This is the 1st time in the Central Texas market that Austin's Community radio beat Commercial Radio for this award!  Congrats to David and Community Radio for topping Commercial/Hate Radio!!

Congratulations to David and to Community radio for the well deserved recognition in a very competitive market.  Best Radio Talk/News Host: David Kobierowski, 91.7FM KOOP Radio.

David beat all other Austin Radio Talk show hosts, including Jeff Ward, 590AM KLBJ, who had previously won this 6 years in a row!  

"Issues/Policy SUPERBOWL", Mon., Sept. 29th, 6pm, TCDP Campaign HQ (FINAL Meet-Up)

by: CleanAir

Sat Sep 27, 2008 at 15:14:26 PM CDT

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  

Foreign Policy Meet-Up, Dan Grant Speaking, Mon., Sept. 22nd, 6pm, TCDP Campaign HQ!

by: CleanAir

Sun Sep 21, 2008 at 19:52:44 PM CDT

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

War Room/Rapid Response Strategy MeetUp, Public Strategies Jeff Eller, Mon., Sept. 15th, 6pm, TCPD

by: CleanAir

Mon Sep 15, 2008 at 07:53:33 AM CDT

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

Women's Issues Panel Discussion, Mon., Sept. 8th, 6pm (Donna Howard, Ann Kitchen, Annie's List...)

by: CleanAir

Fri Sep 05, 2008 at 16:43:51 PM CDT

What:  TX State Legislator Donna Howard, former TX State Legislator Ann Kitchen, Women for Obama representatives, Annie's List representatives and others will discuss "Women's Issues" and how the Democratic Party is the best party for Women's issues.

7:15pm-8:00pm is "Democratic Citizen Communication" where you present your issues important to you as a Democrat!  

When:  Mon., Sept. 8th, 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

Eddie Rodriguez and Elliott Naishtat Agree Barack Obama Will Help Down Ballot Races in TX!

by: CleanAir

Fri Aug 29, 2008 at 09:43:07 AM CDT

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!

You can view Wells Dunbar's complete video at http://www.austinchronicle.com...

Best,
Davd Kobierowski
Cleanair999@yahoo.com

Karen Huber, Speaking at TCDP Campaign HQ, Mon., Aug. 25th, 6pm!

by: CleanAir

Sun Aug 24, 2008 at 12:11:40 PM CDT

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
Cleanair999@yahoo.com  

Donna Howard, TX State Rep. District 48, Speaking at Issues/Policy Forum, Mon., Aug. 18th, 6pm!

by: CleanAir

Sun Aug 17, 2008 at 06:56:41 AM CDT

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    

Faith in Politics Forum, Sat., Aug. 16th, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Greater Mt Zion (E. Austin)

by: CleanAir

Fri Aug 15, 2008 at 19:13:11 PM CDT

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

McCain Open to Picking Pro-Choice VP...(possibly Hutchison?)

by: CleanAir

Thu Aug 14, 2008 at 15:00:50 PM CDT

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

Mark Strama, TX State Representative, Speaking on "Energy Policy", Mon., Aug. 11th, 6PM

by: CleanAir

Fri Aug 08, 2008 at 17:26:22 PM CDT

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  

Key Issues for Travis County Voters - per our expert panel Monday Night!

by: CleanAir

Wed Aug 06, 2008 at 00:48:17 AM CDT

We had over 110 people attend our Issues/Policy Forum on Monday!  That was our largest turn-out yet.  (we've been averaging about 65 people per meeting).

And we had about 200 attend Barack's B-Day!

Here is a concise summary of the key issues for Travis County Voters heading into the election.

David Butts pointed out that many voters will vote for the down-ballot races based on the Presidential vote...and the national issues will steer this from the top-down(foreign affairs, economy, health care, environment).

But on the local level, per Mark Yznaga, here are the key issues affecting our voter's:

- Transportation
- Economy/Pocket Book Issues
- Health Care
- Affordable Housing (lack there of)
- Energy
- Public Safety (and budget for police)

Mark also pointed out that Austin is thought of as a "progressive city", and we certainly talk the talk about being good progressives, but the reality is we're far behind most cities in the compassion area...for example, the national average of poverty level is 13%, and Austin is 18%.  Pathetic that 18%+ of Austin residents are living below poverty!!!

Elliott McFadden added:

- Growth (cost of growth/responsible growth/how to deal with Austin's massive growth).

I must agree with Mark that these are critical issues for us locally.  I would add:

- Preserving the character of Austin
- Environmental issues

We'll see you next Monday for our next Issues/Policy Forum!

Best,
David Kobierowski
Cleanair999@yahoo.com

David Butts, Mark Yznaga, Elliott McFadden, Mon., Aug. 4th, 6pm, Issues/Policy Forum!

by: CleanAir

Sun Aug 03, 2008 at 01:21:41 AM CDT

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  

Come Celebrate Obama's Birthday! Mon., Aug. 4th, 8pm, Travis County Campaign HQ

by: CleanAir

Sat Aug 02, 2008 at 15:47:53 PM CDT

We'll eat birthday cake and sign a Texas-sized birthday card for Barack. We'll also discuss the latest volunteer opportunities, so come learn how you can get involved on the local level.

WHAT:
Barack's Birthday Party
Featuring Council Member Mike Martinez and other elected officials

WHEN:
8:00 - 9:30pm
Monday, August 4

WHERE:
TCDP Coordinated Campaign Headquarters
1107 North I-35
Austin, TX 78702

Best,
David Kobierowski

Bob Barr, Libertarian Candidate for Pres., Helping Obama Win TX!!

by: CleanAir

Fri Aug 01, 2008 at 09:31:30 AM CDT

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."

Bob Barr is tracking at about 6% in TX.

http://blog.bobbarr2008.com/ca...

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.

Best,
David Kobierowski
Cleanair999@yahoo.com

Texas Freedom Network's Kathy Miller Speaking, Mon., July 28th, 6pm-8pm, Travis County Campaign HQ

by: CleanAir

Thu Jul 24, 2008 at 12:15:50 PM CDT

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! 2nd hour Kathy Miller, President, Texas Freedom Network, is speaking about "Faith and Politics".

When:  Mon., July 28th, 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).

Best,
David Kobierowski
Travis County Democratic Party Issues Committee Chair
512-413-0286
Cleanair999@yahoo.com

Valinda Bolton Speaking: Issues/Policy Forum, Mon., July 14th, 6pm-8pm

by: CleanAir

Sun Jun 29, 2008 at 01:54:53 AM CDT

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

Scott McClellan Airs on TruthAustin, Mon., July 14th, 9:00pm, Channel 10

by: CleanAir

Thu Jun 26, 2008 at 16:01:06 PM CDT

When: Monday, July 14th, 9:00pm-9:30pm, Cable Access Channel 10 (Time Warner or Grande Communications)

See it 1st hand and unfiltered!  Complete coverage of Scott's presentation and answer session in a 3-part series on Public Access Community TV, and Part III will air July 21st, 9pm, Ch. 10).

Topics and quotes from Scott's presentation include:

-  Washington's Culture of Deception

"I was lied to by two of my Senior Staff Colleagues"

"This administration has been very secretive"

- "I put a lot of responsibility at my own doorstep"

- "What happened to all the 'Statesman' in politics"

-  When asked about some of his favorite authors, Scott referenced Bob Woodward.

-  Lack of Candor in the Bush Administration

-  Restoring Civility to the Government

-  Minimizing Partisanship

-  How Lamar Smith "tried to trivialize portions of Scott's book" (Scott's new book is titled What Happened).

"The Media is not responsible for the culture of deception in Washington, but the media can become an enabler"

"The President has lost so much of the public's trust"

- "Bush said the same stuff in 2000 that Barack is saying now" (regarding working in a bi-partisan process with both sides of the isle)

- "Once you get in there (into the Washington inside) it's very difficult to change things from the inside...you've got to constantly work at it before and during if you want to affect real change".

See it 1st hand and unfiltered!  Complete coverage of Scott's presentation and answer session in a 3-part series on Public Access Community TV, starting Mon., July 7th, 9;00pm-9:30pm, Channel 10.

* Also, stay tuned for the date/time when Scott McClellan and Scott's mother, Carol Strayhorn will be coming onto KOOP 91.7FM Austin Community Radio for a live interview...both Scott and Carol have agreed to the interview. We expect to have the day/time nailed down shortly...The interview will be airing on TX Politics Today, hosted by David Kobierowski and Deece Eckstein.

What do you think about Scott McClellan?  Is Scott and/or his mother going to run for office?  Will they run as Democrats?  Post your comments about Scott, Carol, and his book.

Also, if you have any great questions you'd like me to ask Scott and Carol during my upcoming interview of them on KOOP Radio, please post them!!

Best,
David Kobierowski
TruthAustin Producer
Monday's 9:00pm, Ch. 10
Cleanair999@yahoo.com
512-413-0286

Issues/Policy Meet-Up, EVERY MONDAY! 6:00pm-8:00pm, Travis County Dem Party HQ

by: CleanAir

Sun Jun 22, 2008 at 14:14:59 PM CDT

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