I love the part when Marc Dann "runs" in...
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Martin Wins Endorsement!
Greene County Fraternal Order of Police Endorse Martin
Local arm of the State’s largest law enforcement organization believe Martin is the best choice in Ohio’s 70th House District
BEAVERCREEK, OH. (10/23/08) – The Greene County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #37 has announced their endorsement of Jarrod Martin, candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. The FOP has a national membership of 325,000 sworn law enforcement officers with over 25,000 of those members from the State of Ohio.
“I have a great deal of respect for our law enforcement community and I welcome the opportunity to work with them for the safety of our citizens,” Martin said.
Ma rtin continues to receive broad based support and his campaign has been endorsed by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, National Federation of Independent Business, Ohio Right to Life, Ohio Gun Collectors Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA’s, National Rifle Association, and the Dayton Daily News.
Martin owns a business in Beavercreek and works on behalf of families throughout Greene County. As a member of the Beavercreek City Council; he has worked to eliminate waste and reduce expenses, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars.
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Paid for by Friends of Jarrod B. Martin, 2098 Fairknoll Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431, Ralph C. Harper, Treasurer
Jarrod B. Martin
Candidate For
State Representative
70th House District
www.electjarrod.com
O: 937-426-0176
C: 937-475-2235
F: 937-490-2251
Local arm of the State’s largest law enforcement organization believe Martin is the best choice in Ohio’s 70th House District
BEAVERCREEK, OH. (10/23/08) – The Greene County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #37 has announced their endorsement of Jarrod Martin, candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. The FOP has a national membership of 325,000 sworn law enforcement officers with over 25,000 of those members from the State of Ohio.
“I have a great deal of respect for our law enforcement community and I welcome the opportunity to work with them for the safety of our citizens,” Martin said.
Ma rtin continues to receive broad based support and his campaign has been endorsed by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, National Federation of Independent Business, Ohio Right to Life, Ohio Gun Collectors Association, Ohio State Medical Association, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA’s, National Rifle Association, and the Dayton Daily News.
Martin owns a business in Beavercreek and works on behalf of families throughout Greene County. As a member of the Beavercreek City Council; he has worked to eliminate waste and reduce expenses, saving taxpayers thousands of dollars.
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Paid for by Friends of Jarrod B. Martin, 2098 Fairknoll Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431, Ralph C. Harper, Treasurer
Jarrod B. Martin
Candidate For
State Representative
70th House District
www.electjarrod.com
O: 937-426-0176
C: 937-475-2235
F: 937-490-2251
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Widener wins Endorsement!
Widener Endorsed by Springfield
News Sun
Widener has shown he can solve problems
SPRINGFIELD, OH (October,29) Republican Chris Widener and Democrat Roger Tackett are two of the more prominent names in Clark County politics.
They are facing off for the 10th District seat in the Ohio Senate held by Steve Austria. Austria is running to replace the retiring David Hobson in the 7th Congressional District.
Widener is currently serving a third term representing the 84th Ohio House District, and Tackett is serving his seventh term as county commissioner.
Tackett is a well-liked figure in county politics and veterans affairs.
His race has drawn support from the top of his state's party, including Gov. Ted Strickland.
And Tackett says he would like to return the favor by backing Strickland and his agenda in the Legislature.
Perhaps Widener's main accomplishment during his time in the Legislature has been the bill to effectively end usury by the payday lending industry.
His bill reduced the 391 percent annual percentage rate charged payday customers and reduced it to 28 percent. (The payday industry is now challenging that bill with Issue 5 that would keep the current regulations.)
Widener also has been active in trying to make Ohio more competitive in attracting new business by changing the tax code and lowering taxes.
The News-Sun Editorial Board believes both men are qualified, but that Widener holds the edge in experience.
Widener is fundamentally conservative, but he has demonstrated a willingness to simply solve problems without being doctrinaire.
Ohio faces tremendous challenges to its economy. Its educational and health systems need help from the Legislature.
Widener has proven to have a grasp of the issues and the ability to work with both Republicans and Democrats to solve problems.
To Read Article Click here.
Widener has received broad based support and endorsements for his senate campaign including,The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, The Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Farm Bureau-"Friend of Agriculture," Ohio Nurses Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA's, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Ohio State Medical Association.
Widener is a licensed architect and has owned his own firm for more than 18 years. Prior to starting his own business he was the first full-time Historic Preservation Officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and served as a civil service architect.
Widener currently represents Madison County and portions of Clark and Greene Counties in his fourth term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a legislator, he worked to cut personal income taxes by 21 percent, provided much needed prescription drug coverage for 1.4 million Ohio seniors without any additional costs to taxpayers and helped pass a state budget with the lowest growth in spending in nearly half a century.
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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Widener, Peggy Hupp, Treasurer
23 S Center St, Suite 103, Springfield, Ohio 45502
For more information about Chris Widener please visit www.WidenerforSenate.com
News Sun
Widener has shown he can solve problems
SPRINGFIELD, OH (October,29) Republican Chris Widener and Democrat Roger Tackett are two of the more prominent names in Clark County politics.
They are facing off for the 10th District seat in the Ohio Senate held by Steve Austria. Austria is running to replace the retiring David Hobson in the 7th Congressional District.
Widener is currently serving a third term representing the 84th Ohio House District, and Tackett is serving his seventh term as county commissioner.
Tackett is a well-liked figure in county politics and veterans affairs.
His race has drawn support from the top of his state's party, including Gov. Ted Strickland.
And Tackett says he would like to return the favor by backing Strickland and his agenda in the Legislature.
Perhaps Widener's main accomplishment during his time in the Legislature has been the bill to effectively end usury by the payday lending industry.
His bill reduced the 391 percent annual percentage rate charged payday customers and reduced it to 28 percent. (The payday industry is now challenging that bill with Issue 5 that would keep the current regulations.)
Widener also has been active in trying to make Ohio more competitive in attracting new business by changing the tax code and lowering taxes.
The News-Sun Editorial Board believes both men are qualified, but that Widener holds the edge in experience.
Widener is fundamentally conservative, but he has demonstrated a willingness to simply solve problems without being doctrinaire.
Ohio faces tremendous challenges to its economy. Its educational and health systems need help from the Legislature.
Widener has proven to have a grasp of the issues and the ability to work with both Republicans and Democrats to solve problems.
To Read Article Click here.
Widener has received broad based support and endorsements for his senate campaign including,The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, The Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Farm Bureau-"Friend of Agriculture," Ohio Nurses Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA's, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Ohio State Medical Association.
Widener is a licensed architect and has owned his own firm for more than 18 years. Prior to starting his own business he was the first full-time Historic Preservation Officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and served as a civil service architect.
Widener currently represents Madison County and portions of Clark and Greene Counties in his fourth term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a legislator, he worked to cut personal income taxes by 21 percent, provided much needed prescription drug coverage for 1.4 million Ohio seniors without any additional costs to taxpayers and helped pass a state budget with the lowest growth in spending in nearly half a century.
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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Widener, Peggy Hupp, Treasurer
23 S Center St, Suite 103, Springfield, Ohio 45502
For more information about Chris Widener please visit www.WidenerforSenate.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
A new Plan for Business Owners...
Dear Fellow Business Owners:
As a business owner who employs 30 people, I have resigned myself to the
fact that Barack Obama will be our next president, and that my taxes and
fees will go up in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, I figure that the Customer will have
to see an increase in my fees to them of about 8-10%.
I will also have to lay off six of my employees.
This really bothered me as I believe we are family here and didn't know
how to choose who will have to go.
So, this is what I did.
I strolled thru the parking lot and found eight Obama bumper
stickers on my employees cars.
I have decided these folks will be the first to be laid off.
I can't think of another fair way to approach this problem.
If you have a better idea, let me know.
I am sending this letter to all business owners that I know.
Sincerely,
Ward
JOOA Corp.
I don't think there are any federal anti-discrimination laws that would
apply here
As a business owner who employs 30 people, I have resigned myself to the
fact that Barack Obama will be our next president, and that my taxes and
fees will go up in a BIG way.
To compensate for these increases, I figure that the Customer will have
to see an increase in my fees to them of about 8-10%.
I will also have to lay off six of my employees.
This really bothered me as I believe we are family here and didn't know
how to choose who will have to go.
So, this is what I did.
I strolled thru the parking lot and found eight Obama bumper
stickers on my employees cars.
I have decided these folks will be the first to be laid off.
I can't think of another fair way to approach this problem.
If you have a better idea, let me know.
I am sending this letter to all business owners that I know.
Sincerely,
Ward
JOOA Corp.
I don't think there are any federal anti-discrimination laws that would
apply here
John McCain in Columbus!
Join John McCain and Arnold Schwarzenegger
in Columbus this Friday!
John McCain will appear at his FINAL Road to Victory Rally of his Ohio Campaign this Friday in Columbus.
Road to Victory Rally with John McCain & Arnold Schwarzenegger
Columbus, OH
Nationwide Arena
200 W. Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
Friday, October 31st
Doors Open: 3pm
in Columbus this Friday!
John McCain will appear at his FINAL Road to Victory Rally of his Ohio Campaign this Friday in Columbus.
Road to Victory Rally with John McCain & Arnold Schwarzenegger
Columbus, OH
Nationwide Arena
200 W. Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
Friday, October 31st
Doors Open: 3pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Bearrack Obama!
The photo below captures a disturbing trend that is beginning to affect wildlife in the US .
Animals that were formerly self-sufficient are now showing signs of belonging to the Democratic Party... as they have apparently learned to just sit and wait for the government to step in and provide for their care and sustenance. This photo is of a Democrat black bear in Montana nicknamed 'Bearack Obama'!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Jarrod MArtin wins Endorsement!
NRA and Buckeye Firearms Endorse Jarrod Martin for State Representative
BEAVERCREEK, OH. (10/08/08) – Beavercreek City Councilman Jarrod Martin, running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives 70th district, has received the endorsement Buckeye Firearms and the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF). The NRA-PVF has also given Martin an ‘A’ rating for his solid stance on Second Amendment issues.
“As an avid outdoorsman, I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and strongly believe in the individual’s right to keep and bear arms. I am both humbled and honored to have the NRA-PVF and Buckeye Firearms endorsement and I look forward to working with both organizations to defend and advance the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities including self-defense, hunt ing, competition, and recreation” Martin said.
Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms.
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group that has grown to four million members strong. The NRA continues to uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.
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Paid for by Friends of Jarrod B. Martin, 2098 Fairknoll Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431, Ralph C. Harper, Treasurer
Jarrod B. Martin
Candidate For
State Representative
70th House District
www.electjarrod.com
O: 937-426-0176
C: 937-475-2235
F: 937-490-2251
BEAVERCREEK, OH. (10/08/08) – Beavercreek City Councilman Jarrod Martin, running for election to the Ohio House of Representatives 70th district, has received the endorsement Buckeye Firearms and the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF). The NRA-PVF has also given Martin an ‘A’ rating for his solid stance on Second Amendment issues.
“As an avid outdoorsman, I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and strongly believe in the individual’s right to keep and bear arms. I am both humbled and honored to have the NRA-PVF and Buckeye Firearms endorsement and I look forward to working with both organizations to defend and advance the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities including self-defense, hunt ing, competition, and recreation” Martin said.
Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms.
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group that has grown to four million members strong. The NRA continues to uphold the Second Amendment and advocates enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the armed services.
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Paid for by Friends of Jarrod B. Martin, 2098 Fairknoll Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431, Ralph C. Harper, Treasurer
Jarrod B. Martin
Candidate For
State Representative
70th House District
www.electjarrod.com
O: 937-426-0176
C: 937-475-2235
F: 937-490-2251
Widener hits goal of 20,000 doors!!!
Widener for Senate has Knocked on over 24,000 Doors in the last 20 Weeks
Candidate for State Senate feels best place to listen to voter concerns is at their front door
SPRINGFIELD, OH (10/20/08) - In June, Chris Widener, candidate for Ohio's 10th Senate District, announced a grassroots program aimed at knocking on 20,000 doors over the next 20 weeks. To date the Widener for Senate campaign has knocked on over 24,000 doors.
"Going door to door, talking to voters, there is one main thing that is on their mind, and that's jobs," said Widener. "That's why as state representative I co-sponsored a ground breaking $1.57 billion economic stimulus package to create 57,000 new jobs. I also voted to cut income taxes by 21% that will save Ohio taxpayers approximately $2 billion each year."
Widener has received broad based support and endorsements for his senate campaign including,The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, The Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Farm Bureau-"Friend of Agriculture," Ohio Nurses Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA's, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Ohio State Medical Association.
Widener is a licensed architect and has owned his own firm for more than 18 years. Prior to starting his own business he was the first full-time Historic Preservation Officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and served as a civil service architect.
Widener currently represents Madison County and portions of Clark and Greene Counties in his fourth term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a legislator, he worked to cut personal income taxes by 21 percent, provided much needed prescription drug coverage for 1.4 million Ohio seniors without any additional costs to taxpayers and helped pass a state budget with the lowest growth in spending in nearly half a century.
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Candidate for State Senate feels best place to listen to voter concerns is at their front door
SPRINGFIELD, OH (10/20/08) - In June, Chris Widener, candidate for Ohio's 10th Senate District, announced a grassroots program aimed at knocking on 20,000 doors over the next 20 weeks. To date the Widener for Senate campaign has knocked on over 24,000 doors.
"Going door to door, talking to voters, there is one main thing that is on their mind, and that's jobs," said Widener. "That's why as state representative I co-sponsored a ground breaking $1.57 billion economic stimulus package to create 57,000 new jobs. I also voted to cut income taxes by 21% that will save Ohio taxpayers approximately $2 billion each year."
Widener has received broad based support and endorsements for his senate campaign including,The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, The Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Farm Bureau-"Friend of Agriculture," Ohio Nurses Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA's, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Ohio State Medical Association.
Widener is a licensed architect and has owned his own firm for more than 18 years. Prior to starting his own business he was the first full-time Historic Preservation Officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and served as a civil service architect.
Widener currently represents Madison County and portions of Clark and Greene Counties in his fourth term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a legislator, he worked to cut personal income taxes by 21 percent, provided much needed prescription drug coverage for 1.4 million Ohio seniors without any additional costs to taxpayers and helped pass a state budget with the lowest growth in spending in nearly half a century.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
Why I am voting Democrat....
Why I'm voting Democrat:
I'm voting democrat because Barbara Walters is my idol and so is P.Diddy.
I'm voting Democrat because English has no place being the official language in America.
I'm voting Democrat because I'd rather pay $4 for a gallon of gas than allow drilling for oil off the coasts of America.
I'm voting Democrat because I think the government will do a better job of spending my money than I could.
I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Afghanistan and Iraq, I know the Islamic terrorists will stop trying to kill us because they'll think we're a good and decent country.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe people who can't tell us if it will
rain in two or three days, can now tell us the polar ice caps will
disappear in ten years if I don't start riding a bicycle, build a windmill or inflate my tires to proper levels.
I'm voting Democrat because it's alright to kill millions of babies as
long as we keep violent, convicted murderers on death row alive.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe businesses in America should not be
allowed to make profits. Businesses should just break even and give the
rest to the government so politicians and bureaucrats can redistribute the money the way they think it should be redistributed.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe guns, and not the people misusing them, are the cause of crimes and killings.
I'm voting Democrat because when someone with a weapon threatens my family or me, I know the government can respond faster through a call to 911 than I can with a gun in my hand.
I'm voting Democrat because oil companies' 5% profit on a gallon of gas are obscene, but government taxes of 18% on the same gallon of gas are just fine.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe three or four elitist liberals should rewrite the Constitution every few months to suit some fringe element that could never get their agenda past voters.
I'm voting Democrat because illegal aliens are not criminals, are not sucking up resources through government aid, hospital services, education,
or social services, but are just people trying to make a better life by coming to America illegally. We can't blame them for that, can we?
I'm voting Democrat because the same teacher that didn't teach my child to read can reasonably educate them about sex.
I'm voting Democrat because my trial lawyer's crippling multi-million dollar lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, drug companies, and HMO's will make health insurance and medicine much more affordable.
I'm voting Democrat because Al Sharpton, Louis Farrakhan, and Jesse Jackson will end racism once and for all.
I'm voting Democrat because Christians in the Republican Party are intolerant, theocratic warmongers and atheists like William Ayers have never hurt anybody.
I'm voting Democrat so that no family member of mine will die in a hospital bed. They will still be waiting in line for Obama's socialized medicine, so they will never actually make it into a hospital bed.
I'm voting Democrat because I like eminent domain and big business and government kicking me out of my home and taking my land.
I'm voting Democrat because everyone knows that raising taxes at the top won't hurt people at the bottom.
I'm voting Democrat because skin color and good oratory skills are more important than judgment and experience.
I'm voting Democrat because protecting barren wasteland is more important than energy indepedence.
I'm voting Democrat because my college professor told me that America is evil and should give up its place in the world.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that Cuba, Russia, and China should be on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that everyone is essentially good -- even people like Ahmadinejad who call for the destruction of Israel. He just needs a little understanding.
I'm voting Democrat because we should all be forced to drive ugly cars with the horsepower of a riding lawnmower.
I am voting Democrat because I believe in change; although I don't know WHAT the change will be, or HOW it will happen, AND I am pretty sure that I won't WANT to actually change anything I do, but still....I believe in change.
I'm voting Democrat because the government knows how to raise children better than parents do.
I'm voting Democrat because I want the rich to work harder, give me their money, and pay for my services so I don't have to.
I'm voting Democrat because I don't give to charity or do volunteer work and then I complain about how selfish everyone else is.
I'm voting Democrat because I've seen welfare help so many poor people become self-sufficient and upwardly mobile.
I'm voting Democrat because I'm not driven enough to realize my dreams without the government holding my hand the entire way.
I'm voting Democrat because I want America to be Europe's prosthetic limb.
I'm voting Democrat because I think we all should be equal...equally unhappy and unsuccessful.
I'm voting Democrat because life just isn't fair and I deserve what other people have without working for it.
I'm voting Democrat because I like hearing the word "Change" 50 million times in presidential debate, seeing the word on celebrities' t-shirts and bags, on signs outside of million dollar houses, and know that the only change that is going to happen is that I'm going to work 40 hours a week and not even see a penny of my paycheck because taxes will go through the roof!!! YAY!!!!
I'm voting Democrat because Barack Obama is better than you, and he knows it!
I'm voting Democrat because I like how democrats can cause financial crises' like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and have the temerity to blame them on Republicans.
I'm voting Democrat because Obama was endorsed by Hamas and terrorists endorsements are a must to achieve world peace.
I am voting Democrat since I believe those who are lazy, druggies, high school drop outs, etc. should be entitled to the money I wake up every morning and work my ass off to make!
I'm voting Democrat because fire can't melt steel.
I'm voting Democrat because for some reason "change, change, change"..is the mantra for the obama camp...so, since he won't explain what 'change' is...i guess he's asking for parking meter fare?...i have three quarters in my wallet.
Im voting democrat because it's the COOL thing to do. I'm hip and in the majority.
Im voting Democrat because I listen to and believe all the celebrities/actors who so passionately want Obama to win because I can't think for myself at all. The same celebrities who WE make rich because we GO SEE their movies and watch their T.V. shows put millions of dollars into their pockets! but...these multi-million dollar celebs are so disheartened by AMERICAN ways and the capitalistic economy we have and the world will come to and end if another Republican comes into office...hmmmmm...
I'm voting Democrat because I'm a dumbass and because "Hillary said so"
I'm voting Democrat because I won't be subjected to any criteria for meeting U.S. terrorists and having a cool-aid with any of them, and one last critical factor.
I'm voting Democrat because of the War on Terror. We have not been attacked once since Sept. 11, 2001, and that was caused by Bill Clinton, but I still don't feel safe.
I'm voting Democrat because communist economics always work. Look how well off the Soviet Union is right now. That wall in Berlin has never looked better.
I'm voting Democrat because I agree with Joe Biden, that it really is patriotic to pay more taxes. So I'm going to pay a "direct tax." Instead of wasting time giving it to the government for redistribution, I will give my money to derelicts who loiter outside of liquor stores and methadone clinics. That's where it ends up anyway. YES WE CAN ... screw up this country like never before.
I'm voting democrat because Barbara Walters is my idol and so is P.Diddy.
I'm voting Democrat because English has no place being the official language in America.
I'm voting Democrat because I'd rather pay $4 for a gallon of gas than allow drilling for oil off the coasts of America.
I'm voting Democrat because I think the government will do a better job of spending my money than I could.
I'm voting Democrat because when we pull out of Afghanistan and Iraq, I know the Islamic terrorists will stop trying to kill us because they'll think we're a good and decent country.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe people who can't tell us if it will
rain in two or three days, can now tell us the polar ice caps will
disappear in ten years if I don't start riding a bicycle, build a windmill or inflate my tires to proper levels.
I'm voting Democrat because it's alright to kill millions of babies as
long as we keep violent, convicted murderers on death row alive.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe businesses in America should not be
allowed to make profits. Businesses should just break even and give the
rest to the government so politicians and bureaucrats can redistribute the money the way they think it should be redistributed.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe guns, and not the people misusing them, are the cause of crimes and killings.
I'm voting Democrat because when someone with a weapon threatens my family or me, I know the government can respond faster through a call to 911 than I can with a gun in my hand.
I'm voting Democrat because oil companies' 5% profit on a gallon of gas are obscene, but government taxes of 18% on the same gallon of gas are just fine.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe three or four elitist liberals should rewrite the Constitution every few months to suit some fringe element that could never get their agenda past voters.
I'm voting Democrat because illegal aliens are not criminals, are not sucking up resources through government aid, hospital services, education,
or social services, but are just people trying to make a better life by coming to America illegally. We can't blame them for that, can we?
I'm voting Democrat because the same teacher that didn't teach my child to read can reasonably educate them about sex.
I'm voting Democrat because my trial lawyer's crippling multi-million dollar lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, drug companies, and HMO's will make health insurance and medicine much more affordable.
I'm voting Democrat because Al Sharpton, Louis Farrakhan, and Jesse Jackson will end racism once and for all.
I'm voting Democrat because Christians in the Republican Party are intolerant, theocratic warmongers and atheists like William Ayers have never hurt anybody.
I'm voting Democrat so that no family member of mine will die in a hospital bed. They will still be waiting in line for Obama's socialized medicine, so they will never actually make it into a hospital bed.
I'm voting Democrat because I like eminent domain and big business and government kicking me out of my home and taking my land.
I'm voting Democrat because everyone knows that raising taxes at the top won't hurt people at the bottom.
I'm voting Democrat because skin color and good oratory skills are more important than judgment and experience.
I'm voting Democrat because protecting barren wasteland is more important than energy indepedence.
I'm voting Democrat because my college professor told me that America is evil and should give up its place in the world.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that Cuba, Russia, and China should be on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
I'm voting Democrat because I believe that everyone is essentially good -- even people like Ahmadinejad who call for the destruction of Israel. He just needs a little understanding.
I'm voting Democrat because we should all be forced to drive ugly cars with the horsepower of a riding lawnmower.
I am voting Democrat because I believe in change; although I don't know WHAT the change will be, or HOW it will happen, AND I am pretty sure that I won't WANT to actually change anything I do, but still....I believe in change.
I'm voting Democrat because the government knows how to raise children better than parents do.
I'm voting Democrat because I want the rich to work harder, give me their money, and pay for my services so I don't have to.
I'm voting Democrat because I don't give to charity or do volunteer work and then I complain about how selfish everyone else is.
I'm voting Democrat because I've seen welfare help so many poor people become self-sufficient and upwardly mobile.
I'm voting Democrat because I'm not driven enough to realize my dreams without the government holding my hand the entire way.
I'm voting Democrat because I want America to be Europe's prosthetic limb.
I'm voting Democrat because I think we all should be equal...equally unhappy and unsuccessful.
I'm voting Democrat because life just isn't fair and I deserve what other people have without working for it.
I'm voting Democrat because I like hearing the word "Change" 50 million times in presidential debate, seeing the word on celebrities' t-shirts and bags, on signs outside of million dollar houses, and know that the only change that is going to happen is that I'm going to work 40 hours a week and not even see a penny of my paycheck because taxes will go through the roof!!! YAY!!!!
I'm voting Democrat because Barack Obama is better than you, and he knows it!
I'm voting Democrat because I like how democrats can cause financial crises' like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and have the temerity to blame them on Republicans.
I'm voting Democrat because Obama was endorsed by Hamas and terrorists endorsements are a must to achieve world peace.
I am voting Democrat since I believe those who are lazy, druggies, high school drop outs, etc. should be entitled to the money I wake up every morning and work my ass off to make!
I'm voting Democrat because fire can't melt steel.
I'm voting Democrat because for some reason "change, change, change"..is the mantra for the obama camp...so, since he won't explain what 'change' is...i guess he's asking for parking meter fare?...i have three quarters in my wallet.
Im voting democrat because it's the COOL thing to do. I'm hip and in the majority.
Im voting Democrat because I listen to and believe all the celebrities/actors who so passionately want Obama to win because I can't think for myself at all. The same celebrities who WE make rich because we GO SEE their movies and watch their T.V. shows put millions of dollars into their pockets! but...these multi-million dollar celebs are so disheartened by AMERICAN ways and the capitalistic economy we have and the world will come to and end if another Republican comes into office...hmmmmm...
I'm voting Democrat because I'm a dumbass and because "Hillary said so"
I'm voting Democrat because I won't be subjected to any criteria for meeting U.S. terrorists and having a cool-aid with any of them, and one last critical factor.
I'm voting Democrat because of the War on Terror. We have not been attacked once since Sept. 11, 2001, and that was caused by Bill Clinton, but I still don't feel safe.
I'm voting Democrat because communist economics always work. Look how well off the Soviet Union is right now. That wall in Berlin has never looked better.
I'm voting Democrat because I agree with Joe Biden, that it really is patriotic to pay more taxes. So I'm going to pay a "direct tax." Instead of wasting time giving it to the government for redistribution, I will give my money to derelicts who loiter outside of liquor stores and methadone clinics. That's where it ends up anyway. YES WE CAN ... screw up this country like never before.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Excuse me sir we are going to need to see some Identification
http://www.newswithviews.com/Ryter/jon252.htm
JUDGE ORDERS OBAMA TO PRODUCE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
By Jon Chris tian Dryer
October 3, 2008
NewsWithViews.com
On September 29, 2008 US District Court Judge R. Barclay Surrick, the federal magistrate for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled in the matter of Philip J. Berg vs Barack Hussein Obama, et al as the world was distracted by the $700 billion subprime mortgage crisis. Obama signed a breathe of relief as the mainstream media chose to ignore the question: "Can Senator Barack Hussein Obama legally seek the office of President of the United States ?"
The flap began in June when National Review's Jim Geraghty raised the question and asked the Obama Campaign to release a copy of his birth certificate in order to prove that he actually was born in the United States . (Reports had previously surfaced claiming that Obama's Kenyan grandmother, Sarah Hussein Obama, told reporters that Obama was not born in Hawaii , but in Kenya . She reportedly told reporters that when her son, Barack Hussein Obama, Sr. returned to Kenya he was accompanied by a pregnant white wife who was close to term.)
Obama's family did not take to Stanley Ann Dunham Obama well according to Sarah Obama because she was white. Shortly after she arrived in Kenya Stanley Ann decided to return to Hawaii because she did not like how Muslim men treated their wives in Kenya . However, because she was near term the airline would not let her fly until after the birth of her baby. Obama's grandmother said the baby was born in Kenya and that shortly after Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. was born, Stanley Ann returned to Hawaii ..
Purportedly, when she arrived back in Hawaii , Stanley Anne registered her son's live birth as an event which had just happened-in Hawaii . This supposition is based on the appearance, shortly after Nov. 6, 2007, of a Hawaiian birth certificate that was issued, as a duplicate birth certificate, by the State of Hawaii to a US Senator who requested it.
While the Internet screamed that the birth certificate, which appeared on the Obama Campaign's "Fight The Smears" website and was also downloaded and used by far left blogger Markos Zuniga on his website, Daily Kos, it was not an electronic image concocted by Daily KOs as was hypothesized by a self-described cyvbersleuth who uses the cyber pseudonym Techdude. It was the real McCoy-even if it was issued as a political favor to a prospective Democratic presidential candidate by a Democrat official in Hawaii . The county clerk who issued the document, which purports to be a copy of an original document, was date stamped "Nov. 6, 2007" on the reverse side of the birth certificate in blue ink which bled through and is visible on the front of the electronic image.
Attorney Philip J. Berg, the former head of the Montgomery County .. Pennsylvania Democratic Party and a former member of the Democratic State Convention and, reportedly a Hillary Clinton supporter, wanted to learn the truth from the myriad of rumors that also suggested that Sen. Obama may also have been a citizen of Indonesia . The only consistent part of the story was Stanley Ann returning to Hawaii to claim he had been in the United States and was a US citizen. In his ruling, Judge Surrick noted that the "...cause came before the United States District Court Judge, Honorable R. Barclay Surrick on defendant Barack Hussein Obama and the Democratic National Committee's motion to dismiss." The order continued, "Having reviewed the motion and plaint iff's opposition to said motion and for good cause shown, it is hereby ordered that the motion to dismiss pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) is denied. It is further order of this court that the following discovery is to be turned over to plaintiff within three (3) days.
1. Obama's "vault" version (certified copy of his "original" long version) birth certificate; and
2. a certified copy of Obama's Certificate of Citizenship;
3. a certified copy of Obama's oath of allegiance."
In his original filing, Berg specifically asked for those three items. Berg told the court that "...at the time Plaintiff's complaint was filed, Plaintiff was requesting protections from the court in order to stop Obama from being nominated by the DNC as the Democratic Presidential Nominee as Obama is not eligible to serve as President of the United States. However, Obama was nominated by the DNC...For that reason, Plaintiff must amend his complaint and will be amending this complaint to file a First Amendment complaint...."
Berg argued that he felt it was the role of the Federal Election Commission to ensure that presidential and congressional candidates are eligible to hold the positions for which they were seeking, and that those candidates run a fair and legitimate campaign. "In vetting the presidential candidate," Berg argued, "the DNC and the FEC are required to ensure the eligibility requirements pursuant to our Constitution are met and the Presidential nominee, if elected, is qualified and eligible to serve pursuant to our United States Constitution. In order to be eligible to run for the Office of President of the United States , you must be a "natural born" citizen.
"There appears to be no question that Defendant Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was a US citizen. It is also undisputed, however, that his father, Barack Obama, Sr., was a citizen of Kenya . Obama's parents, according to divorce recorded, were married on or about February 2, 1961.
"Defendant Obama claims he was born in Honolulu , Hawaii . on August 4, 1961 and it is uncertain in which hospital he claims to have been born. Obama's grandmother on his father's side, his half-brother and half-sister all claim Obama was born not in Hawaii but in Kenya . reports reflect that Obama's mother traveled to Kenya during her pregnancy; however, she was prevented from boarding a flight from Kenya to Hawaii . at her late stage of pregnancy (which apparently are normal restrictions, to avoid births during flights). By these reports, Stanley Ann Dunham Obama gave birth to Obama in Kenya , after which she flew home and registered Obama's birth. There are records of a "registry of birth" for Obama, on or about August 8, 1961 in the public records office in Hawaii .."
Berg's investigators revealed that Obama's own half-sister Maya Soetoro-with whom he was raised-seemed not to know where her own brother was born. In the Nov., 2004 interview by the Rainbow Newsletter Maya Soetoro said Obama was born on Aug. 4, 1961 at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu , Hawaii . In February, 2008 Maya was interviewed by the Star Bulletin. This time she told reporters that Obama was born on August 4, 1961 at the Kaliolani Medical Center for Women and Children. On June 9, 2008 Wayne Madsen, a journalist with Online Journal published an article in which he said a research team went to Mombassa, Kenya and located a Certificate registering the live birth of Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. to his father, a Kenyan citi zen and his mother, a US citizen.
Berg's argument to the court was that under the US Nationality Act of 1940, Section 317 (b), a minor child follows the naturalization and citizenship status of his or her custodial parent. In Obama's case, Berg argued, a minor child follows the naturalization and citizenship status of his or her custodial father. Obama's Indonesian stepfather, Lolo Soetora signed a statement acknowledging Obama as his son, giving Obama natural Indonesian citizenship, which explains the name "Barry Soetoro" and his citizenship listed as Indonesian. Loss of US citizenship, under US law in effect in 1967 required that foreign citizenship be achieved through "application." Which, according to Berg, is precisely what happened to Obama when his m other married Soetoro and the family moved to Indonesia .
When Obama and his mother moved to Indonesia , Obama had already been enrolled in school-something that could not have happened under Indonesian law if Soetoro had not signed an acknowledgment (the application) affirming that Obama was his son, it deemed his son to an Indonesian State citizen. (Citizenship of Republic of Indonesia, Law No. 9 of 1992 dated 31 mar. 1992, Indonesia Civil Code): "...State children of Indonesia include: (viii) children who are born outside of legal marriage from foreign State citizen mother who are acknowledged by father who is Indonesian State citizen as his children and that acknowledgment is made prior to children reaching 18 years of age or prior to marriage; Republic of Indonesia Constitution, 1945." Furthermore, under Indonesian law, if a resident Indonesian citizen marri ed a foreigner-in this case, Lolo Soetoro marrying Stanley Ann Obama-she was required to renounce her US citizenship.
In his lawsuit, Berg demanded a copy of Obama's Certificate of Citizenship, a document Obama must have applied for to regain his citizenship-which was lost in Indonesia . He will have that document only if the proper paperwork was filed with the US State Department when Obama returned to Hawaii in 1971 since that is the only way Obama could regain his US "natural born" status. Berg is convinced that Obama was never naturalized in the United States after his return. Obama returned to his maternal grandparents in Hawaii without his mother. Since she is the only one who could have filed for the reinstatement of his citizenship, it is unlikely it ever happened. If it did, his Certificate of Citizenship would affirm his right to seek the office of President. Without it, Barack Obama is just another resident alien who can't legally hold his seat in the US Senate.
) 2008 Jon C. Ryter - All Rights Reserved
JUDGE ORDERS OBAMA TO PRODUCE BIRTH CERTIFICATE
By Jon Chris tian Dryer
October 3, 2008
NewsWithViews.com
On September 29, 2008 US District Court Judge R. Barclay Surrick, the federal magistrate for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled in the matter of Philip J. Berg vs Barack Hussein Obama, et al as the world was distracted by the $700 billion subprime mortgage crisis. Obama signed a breathe of relief as the mainstream media chose to ignore the question: "Can Senator Barack Hussein Obama legally seek the office of President of the United States ?"
The flap began in June when National Review's Jim Geraghty raised the question and asked the Obama Campaign to release a copy of his birth certificate in order to prove that he actually was born in the United States . (Reports had previously surfaced claiming that Obama's Kenyan grandmother, Sarah Hussein Obama, told reporters that Obama was not born in Hawaii , but in Kenya . She reportedly told reporters that when her son, Barack Hussein Obama, Sr. returned to Kenya he was accompanied by a pregnant white wife who was close to term.)
Obama's family did not take to Stanley Ann Dunham Obama well according to Sarah Obama because she was white. Shortly after she arrived in Kenya Stanley Ann decided to return to Hawaii because she did not like how Muslim men treated their wives in Kenya . However, because she was near term the airline would not let her fly until after the birth of her baby. Obama's grandmother said the baby was born in Kenya and that shortly after Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. was born, Stanley Ann returned to Hawaii ..
Purportedly, when she arrived back in Hawaii , Stanley Anne registered her son's live birth as an event which had just happened-in Hawaii . This supposition is based on the appearance, shortly after Nov. 6, 2007, of a Hawaiian birth certificate that was issued, as a duplicate birth certificate, by the State of Hawaii to a US Senator who requested it.
While the Internet screamed that the birth certificate, which appeared on the Obama Campaign's "Fight The Smears" website and was also downloaded and used by far left blogger Markos Zuniga on his website, Daily Kos, it was not an electronic image concocted by Daily KOs as was hypothesized by a self-described cyvbersleuth who uses the cyber pseudonym Techdude. It was the real McCoy-even if it was issued as a political favor to a prospective Democratic presidential candidate by a Democrat official in Hawaii . The county clerk who issued the document, which purports to be a copy of an original document, was date stamped "Nov. 6, 2007" on the reverse side of the birth certificate in blue ink which bled through and is visible on the front of the electronic image.
Attorney Philip J. Berg, the former head of the Montgomery County .. Pennsylvania Democratic Party and a former member of the Democratic State Convention and, reportedly a Hillary Clinton supporter, wanted to learn the truth from the myriad of rumors that also suggested that Sen. Obama may also have been a citizen of Indonesia . The only consistent part of the story was Stanley Ann returning to Hawaii to claim he had been in the United States and was a US citizen. In his ruling, Judge Surrick noted that the "...cause came before the United States District Court Judge, Honorable R. Barclay Surrick on defendant Barack Hussein Obama and the Democratic National Committee's motion to dismiss." The order continued, "Having reviewed the motion and plaint iff's opposition to said motion and for good cause shown, it is hereby ordered that the motion to dismiss pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) is denied. It is further order of this court that the following discovery is to be turned over to plaintiff within three (3) days.
1. Obama's "vault" version (certified copy of his "original" long version) birth certificate; and
2. a certified copy of Obama's Certificate of Citizenship;
3. a certified copy of Obama's oath of allegiance."
In his original filing, Berg specifically asked for those three items. Berg told the court that "...at the time Plaintiff's complaint was filed, Plaintiff was requesting protections from the court in order to stop Obama from being nominated by the DNC as the Democratic Presidential Nominee as Obama is not eligible to serve as President of the United States. However, Obama was nominated by the DNC...For that reason, Plaintiff must amend his complaint and will be amending this complaint to file a First Amendment complaint...."
Berg argued that he felt it was the role of the Federal Election Commission to ensure that presidential and congressional candidates are eligible to hold the positions for which they were seeking, and that those candidates run a fair and legitimate campaign. "In vetting the presidential candidate," Berg argued, "the DNC and the FEC are required to ensure the eligibility requirements pursuant to our Constitution are met and the Presidential nominee, if elected, is qualified and eligible to serve pursuant to our United States Constitution. In order to be eligible to run for the Office of President of the United States , you must be a "natural born" citizen.
"There appears to be no question that Defendant Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, was a US citizen. It is also undisputed, however, that his father, Barack Obama, Sr., was a citizen of Kenya . Obama's parents, according to divorce recorded, were married on or about February 2, 1961.
"Defendant Obama claims he was born in Honolulu , Hawaii . on August 4, 1961 and it is uncertain in which hospital he claims to have been born. Obama's grandmother on his father's side, his half-brother and half-sister all claim Obama was born not in Hawaii but in Kenya . reports reflect that Obama's mother traveled to Kenya during her pregnancy; however, she was prevented from boarding a flight from Kenya to Hawaii . at her late stage of pregnancy (which apparently are normal restrictions, to avoid births during flights). By these reports, Stanley Ann Dunham Obama gave birth to Obama in Kenya , after which she flew home and registered Obama's birth. There are records of a "registry of birth" for Obama, on or about August 8, 1961 in the public records office in Hawaii .."
Berg's investigators revealed that Obama's own half-sister Maya Soetoro-with whom he was raised-seemed not to know where her own brother was born. In the Nov., 2004 interview by the Rainbow Newsletter Maya Soetoro said Obama was born on Aug. 4, 1961 at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu , Hawaii . In February, 2008 Maya was interviewed by the Star Bulletin. This time she told reporters that Obama was born on August 4, 1961 at the Kaliolani Medical Center for Women and Children. On June 9, 2008 Wayne Madsen, a journalist with Online Journal published an article in which he said a research team went to Mombassa, Kenya and located a Certificate registering the live birth of Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. to his father, a Kenyan citi zen and his mother, a US citizen.
Berg's argument to the court was that under the US Nationality Act of 1940, Section 317 (b), a minor child follows the naturalization and citizenship status of his or her custodial parent. In Obama's case, Berg argued, a minor child follows the naturalization and citizenship status of his or her custodial father. Obama's Indonesian stepfather, Lolo Soetora signed a statement acknowledging Obama as his son, giving Obama natural Indonesian citizenship, which explains the name "Barry Soetoro" and his citizenship listed as Indonesian. Loss of US citizenship, under US law in effect in 1967 required that foreign citizenship be achieved through "application." Which, according to Berg, is precisely what happened to Obama when his m other married Soetoro and the family moved to Indonesia .
When Obama and his mother moved to Indonesia , Obama had already been enrolled in school-something that could not have happened under Indonesian law if Soetoro had not signed an acknowledgment (the application) affirming that Obama was his son, it deemed his son to an Indonesian State citizen. (Citizenship of Republic of Indonesia, Law No. 9 of 1992 dated 31 mar. 1992, Indonesia Civil Code): "...State children of Indonesia include: (viii) children who are born outside of legal marriage from foreign State citizen mother who are acknowledged by father who is Indonesian State citizen as his children and that acknowledgment is made prior to children reaching 18 years of age or prior to marriage; Republic of Indonesia Constitution, 1945." Furthermore, under Indonesian law, if a resident Indonesian citizen marri ed a foreigner-in this case, Lolo Soetoro marrying Stanley Ann Obama-she was required to renounce her US citizenship.
In his lawsuit, Berg demanded a copy of Obama's Certificate of Citizenship, a document Obama must have applied for to regain his citizenship-which was lost in Indonesia . He will have that document only if the proper paperwork was filed with the US State Department when Obama returned to Hawaii in 1971 since that is the only way Obama could regain his US "natural born" status. Berg is convinced that Obama was never naturalized in the United States after his return. Obama returned to his maternal grandparents in Hawaii without his mother. Since she is the only one who could have filed for the reinstatement of his citizenship, it is unlikely it ever happened. If it did, his Certificate of Citizenship would affirm his right to seek the office of President. Without it, Barack Obama is just another resident alien who can't legally hold his seat in the US Senate.
) 2008 Jon C. Ryter - All Rights Reserved
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Obama's plane has B.O.
October 7, 2008, 3:24 PM
Reporter's Notebook: Seeing How The Other Half Lives
Posted by Dean Reynolds| 218
(CBS)From CBS News' Dean Reynolds:
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) - After most of the previous 12 months covering Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency, it was interesting, instructive and, well, relaxing to follow John McCain for the last few days. The differences between the two are striking.
Obama is the big time orator, McCain is the guy who struggles with a teleprompter or even note cards strategically placed nearby. Obama's crowds are larger, more enthusiastic. McCain's events are smaller, but to my eye, better choreographed. And now with the addition of Sarah Palin to some of his events, McCain can boast of crowds that match Obama's in energy.
There is an urgency to the McCain campaign now that I don't think was there before. Due to the fact that he is running second, no doubt, but it may also be because McCain has a finishing kick. Whatever the case, he is sharper on the stump than he was before. (Though I would suspect a candidate running behind would want to schedule two or three appearances per day, instead of the one McCain usually does.)
It is true that McCain enjoys taking questions from the audience in town hall-style settings. That doesn't mean he is the master of that kind of forum, it just means he's good at it. He likes to converse with voters. Obama does it well too, but seldom achieves that intangible bond with the people that all politicians crave -- or fake.
Behind the scenes, where the public is not allowed, there are other differences.
Obama's campaign schedule is fuller, more hectic and seemingly improvisational. The Obama aides who deal with the national reporters on the campaign plane are often overwhelmed, overworked and un-informed about where, when, why or how the candidate is moving about. Baggage calls are preposterously early with the explanation that it's all for security reasons.
If so, I would love to have someone from Obama's campaign explain why the entire press corps, the Secret Service, and the local police idled for two hours in a Miami hotel parking lot recently because there was nothing to do and nowhere to go. It was not an isolated case.
The national headquarters in Chicago airily dismisses complaints from journalists wondering why a schedule cannot be printed up or at least e-mailed in time to make coverage plans. Nor is there much sympathy for those of us who report for a newscast that airs in the early evening hours. Our shows place a premium on live reporting from the scene of campaign events. But this campaign can often be found in the air and flying around at the time the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" is broadcast. I suspect there is a feeling within the Obama campaign that the broadcast networks are less influential in the age of the internet and thus needn't be accommodated as in the days of yore. Even if it's true, they are only hurting themselves by dissing audiences that run in the tens of millions every night.
The McCain folks are more helpful and generally friendly. The schedules are printed on actual books you can hold in your hand, read, and then plan accordingly. The press aides are more knowledgeable and useful to us in the news media. The events are designed with a better eye, and for the simple needs of the press corps. When he is available, John McCain is friendly and loquacious. Obama holds news conferences, but seldom banters with the reporters who've been following him for thousands of miles around the country. Go figure.
The McCain campaign plane is better than Obama's, which is cramped, uncomfortable and smells terrible most of the time. Somehow the McCain folks manage to keep their charter clean, even where the press is seated.
The other day in Albuquerque, N.M., the reporters were given almost no time to file their reports after McCain spoke. It was an important, aggressive speech, lambasting Obama's past associations. When we asked for more time to write up his remarks and prepare our reports, the campaign readily agreed to it. They understood.
Similar requests are often denied or ignored by the Obama campaign aides, apparently terrified that the candidate may have to wait 20 minutes to allow reporters to chronicle what he's just said. It's made all the more maddening when we are rushed to our buses only to sit and wait for 30 minutes or more because nobody seems to know when Obama is actually on the move.
Maybe none of this means much. Maybe a front-running campaign like Obama's that is focused solely on victory doesn't have the time to do the mundane things like print up schedules or attend to the needs of reporters.
But in politics, everything that goes around comes around.
Reporter's Notebook: Seeing How The Other Half Lives
Posted by Dean Reynolds| 218
(CBS)From CBS News' Dean Reynolds:
(NASHVILLE, TENN.) - After most of the previous 12 months covering Barack Obama's campaign for the presidency, it was interesting, instructive and, well, relaxing to follow John McCain for the last few days. The differences between the two are striking.
Obama is the big time orator, McCain is the guy who struggles with a teleprompter or even note cards strategically placed nearby. Obama's crowds are larger, more enthusiastic. McCain's events are smaller, but to my eye, better choreographed. And now with the addition of Sarah Palin to some of his events, McCain can boast of crowds that match Obama's in energy.
There is an urgency to the McCain campaign now that I don't think was there before. Due to the fact that he is running second, no doubt, but it may also be because McCain has a finishing kick. Whatever the case, he is sharper on the stump than he was before. (Though I would suspect a candidate running behind would want to schedule two or three appearances per day, instead of the one McCain usually does.)
It is true that McCain enjoys taking questions from the audience in town hall-style settings. That doesn't mean he is the master of that kind of forum, it just means he's good at it. He likes to converse with voters. Obama does it well too, but seldom achieves that intangible bond with the people that all politicians crave -- or fake.
Behind the scenes, where the public is not allowed, there are other differences.
Obama's campaign schedule is fuller, more hectic and seemingly improvisational. The Obama aides who deal with the national reporters on the campaign plane are often overwhelmed, overworked and un-informed about where, when, why or how the candidate is moving about. Baggage calls are preposterously early with the explanation that it's all for security reasons.
If so, I would love to have someone from Obama's campaign explain why the entire press corps, the Secret Service, and the local police idled for two hours in a Miami hotel parking lot recently because there was nothing to do and nowhere to go. It was not an isolated case.
The national headquarters in Chicago airily dismisses complaints from journalists wondering why a schedule cannot be printed up or at least e-mailed in time to make coverage plans. Nor is there much sympathy for those of us who report for a newscast that airs in the early evening hours. Our shows place a premium on live reporting from the scene of campaign events. But this campaign can often be found in the air and flying around at the time the "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" is broadcast. I suspect there is a feeling within the Obama campaign that the broadcast networks are less influential in the age of the internet and thus needn't be accommodated as in the days of yore. Even if it's true, they are only hurting themselves by dissing audiences that run in the tens of millions every night.
The McCain folks are more helpful and generally friendly. The schedules are printed on actual books you can hold in your hand, read, and then plan accordingly. The press aides are more knowledgeable and useful to us in the news media. The events are designed with a better eye, and for the simple needs of the press corps. When he is available, John McCain is friendly and loquacious. Obama holds news conferences, but seldom banters with the reporters who've been following him for thousands of miles around the country. Go figure.
The McCain campaign plane is better than Obama's, which is cramped, uncomfortable and smells terrible most of the time. Somehow the McCain folks manage to keep their charter clean, even where the press is seated.
The other day in Albuquerque, N.M., the reporters were given almost no time to file their reports after McCain spoke. It was an important, aggressive speech, lambasting Obama's past associations. When we asked for more time to write up his remarks and prepare our reports, the campaign readily agreed to it. They understood.
Similar requests are often denied or ignored by the Obama campaign aides, apparently terrified that the candidate may have to wait 20 minutes to allow reporters to chronicle what he's just said. It's made all the more maddening when we are rushed to our buses only to sit and wait for 30 minutes or more because nobody seems to know when Obama is actually on the move.
Maybe none of this means much. Maybe a front-running campaign like Obama's that is focused solely on victory doesn't have the time to do the mundane things like print up schedules or attend to the needs of reporters.
But in politics, everything that goes around comes around.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Poll they don't want you to see...
Crites Gains Momentum
A new poll has the race for Attorney General closing to single digits!
Our candidate, Mike Crites, has gained nine points on his opponent since entering the race just a few weeks ago. That's some amazing progress considering Mike's running against a career politician who's been on the ballot statewide four times in 10 years.
Mike Crites is one of the hardest working candidates I know, and he'll work even harder as Ohio's next attorney general.
He's a career prosecutor, former U.S. Attorney and Navy captain who wants nothing more than to restore honor and integrity to Ohio's top law enforcement office.
Here's what you can do to help get him elected:
- Forward this email or send a personal note to friends and family asking them to remember to vote for Mike Crites when they cast their ballot.
- Watch Mike's latest TV ads and pass them on to your email list.
- Visit www.CritesforOhio.com and make a contribution to Mike's campaign.
Elect Mike Crites for Attorney General!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Widener wins Endorsement!
Ohio Manufacturers' Association Endorses Widener
Group representing more than 800,000 manufacturing workers and 1,700 manufacturing companies feels Widener best understands that a strong manufacturing sector means a strong Ohio.
Group representing more than 800,000 manufacturing workers and 1,700 manufacturing companies feels Widener best understands that a strong manufacturing sector means a strong Ohio.
| SPRINGFIELD, OH (10/2/08) - The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) has announced its endorsement of Chris Widener, candidate for the Ohio State Senate. "Manufacturing is the engine that drives Ohio's economy, and it is imperative that we elect policymakers who understand that reality," said OMA Board Chairman James McGregor, president of The McGregor Metalworking Companies. "The OMA Board believes that Chris Widener is the Senate District 10 candidate who best understands that a strong manufacturing sector means a strong Ohio, and we are pleased to endorse his candidacy for the Ohio Senate." "Ohio manufacturers face serious challenges, ranging from fierce global competition, to significant increases in the costs of doing business, to a growing demand for highly skilled and technologically proficient workers," added OMA President Eric Burkland. "We need policymakers in Columbus who are willing to rise above partisan politics and work collaboratively with us to address these challenges and to solve the many complex policy issues that impact the competitiveness of Ohio Manufacturers." "I am pleased to receive the support of the OMA." said Widener. "As State Representative I've worked to reduce the tax burden on Ohio families and businesses. I've voted to cut state income taxes 21 percent - the largest income tax cut in Ohio history that will save taxpayers $2 billion each year, and was part of the effort to overhaul our outdated tax code, eliminating onerous business taxes that were discouraging new companies to invest in Ohio and stifling job creation. As your next State Senator I will continue to fight for job creation in Ohio." |
| Widener continues to rack up broad based support and endorsements for his senate campaign including, The Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Farm Bureau-"Friend of Agriculture," Ohio Nurses Association, Associated Builders and Contractors of Ohio, Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, Buckeye Firearms Association, Ohio Society of CPA's, International Union of Operating Engineers, and the Ohio State Medical Association. Widener is a licensed architect and has owned his own firm for more than 18 years. Prior to starting his own business he was the first full-time Historic Preservation Officer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and served as a civil service architect. Widener currently represents Madison County and portions of Clark and Greene Counties in his fourth term as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. As a legislator, he worked to cut personal income taxes by 21 percent, provided much needed prescription drug coverage for 1.4 million Ohio seniors without any additional costs to taxpayers and helped pass a state budget with the lowest growth in spending in nearly half a century. |
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Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Widener, Peggy Hupp, Treasurer
23 S Center St, Suite 103, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Chris Widener, Peggy Hupp, Treasurer
23 S Center St, Suite 103, Springfield, Ohio 45502
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Early voting issues
I just wanted to share my plan for the current situation the Democrat Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has helped implement for me.
I've called all my friends in Georgia and Alaska (states that are clearly leaning Republican) and had them register to vote (using the local YMCA's address) and to apply for an absentee ballot so the ballot will be sent to their homes in GA and AK.
This window of opportunity where folks can register to vote and vote absentee is ridiculous. The democrats are trying to skirt tail the election process and having people register to vote using YMCAs, Churches and other addresses to register and then cast their ballot. Democrats are busing people from all over to take advantage of this loop hole.
And in reality, someone could vote 3 times this election. UNBELIEVABLE. This gives a whole new meaning to Vote early and Vote often.
I've called all my friends in Georgia and Alaska (states that are clearly leaning Republican) and had them register to vote (using the local YMCA's address) and to apply for an absentee ballot so the ballot will be sent to their homes in GA and AK.
This window of opportunity where folks can register to vote and vote absentee is ridiculous. The democrats are trying to skirt tail the election process and having people register to vote using YMCAs, Churches and other addresses to register and then cast their ballot. Democrats are busing people from all over to take advantage of this loop hole.
And in reality, someone could vote 3 times this election. UNBELIEVABLE. This gives a whole new meaning to Vote early and Vote often.
Martin wins Endorsement!
Martin Endorsed by Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC
The state’s leading business advocate says Martin is best for 70th House district.
BEAVERCREEK, OH. (10/01/08) – Jarrod Martin, candidate for State Representative recently received the endorsement of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, the state’s leading business advocate.
“The Ohio Chamber of Commerce works every day to sharpen Ohio’s competitive edge and grow the state’s economy. It is our conclusion that you [Martin] are the candidate in this race who has demonstrated both the best understanding of the issues of concern to our state’s employers and the highest commitment to working to achieve a strong economy and a favorable business climate in Ohio” said Political and Candidate Education Director Keith Lake.
Accepting the endor sement Martin said, “Stimulating our economy and creating jobs are priorities of mine. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce supports our businesses and works to add jobs. I am pleased to have their support and I look forward to working with them.
Martin is a member of the Beavercreek City Council and owns a business in Beavercreek that is active in the Xenia, Fairborn, and Xenia Area Chambers of Commerce. He is involved with organizations throughout Greene County and has worked tirelessly on behalf of taxpayers and families. For more information about Jarrod Martin, please visit the campagin website at: www.electjarrod.com
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The state’s leading business advocate says Martin is best for 70th House district.
BEAVERCREEK, OH. (10/01/08) – Jarrod Martin, candidate for State Representative recently received the endorsement of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce PAC, the state’s leading business advocate.
“The Ohio Chamber of Commerce works every day to sharpen Ohio’s competitive edge and grow the state’s economy. It is our conclusion that you [Martin] are the candidate in this race who has demonstrated both the best understanding of the issues of concern to our state’s employers and the highest commitment to working to achieve a strong economy and a favorable business climate in Ohio” said Political and Candidate Education Director Keith Lake.
Accepting the endor sement Martin said, “Stimulating our economy and creating jobs are priorities of mine. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce supports our businesses and works to add jobs. I am pleased to have their support and I look forward to working with them.
Martin is a member of the Beavercreek City Council and owns a business in Beavercreek that is active in the Xenia, Fairborn, and Xenia Area Chambers of Commerce. He is involved with organizations throughout Greene County and has worked tirelessly on behalf of taxpayers and families. For more information about Jarrod Martin, please visit the campagin website at: www.electjarrod.com
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