Presidential Election
« Previous EntriesWhy Obama Won
Monday, November 17th, 2008Two weeks ago, Americans made a very important decision. As we watch the post-mortem of the McCain campaign unfold, as reasoning for their collapse, we’re hearing things like “Sarah Palin’s ineptness”, “the economy”, “the Republican brand”, and the most overused, “Bush’s approval rating”.
I for one am tired of the “Obama only won because of Bush” [...]
Free Obama Victory Sticker
Monday, November 17th, 2008The folks over at MoveOn.org are giving away free Obama Victory stickers, designed by Shepard Farley, the guy that did the famous Obama “HOPE” picture.
To get your free sticker (free shipping too!), simply click here:
http://pol.moveon.org/shepstickers?id=15066-10871207-WSN8ESx&t=5
Obama Wins!
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Just a few hours ago, Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States. This is a great day for America. (Updated) With the calling of North Carolina and the 2nd District, that makes the count 365 Obama and 162 for McCain, a 203 point sweeping mandate. Missouri has been called for [...]
Vote Today!
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008We’ve only got once shot at changing this country. No matter what the polls say, we need everybody out today. Even if your state isn’t competitive, get out and vote.
You’re going to hear a recurring word tonight: Mandate.
If we can get a commanding popular vote, not only will we see an electoral victory, we’ll see [...]
Letter to the Editor – Buy American
Friday, October 31st, 2008John McCain opposes “Buy American” initiatives in government and defense spending, calling provisions that encourage the government to purchase products from American companies “the worst, most disgraceful aspect of the legislative process in Washington”. Whether you’re conservative or liberal or the majority of us in between, I think we can all agree that if the [...]
Letter to the Editor – Rural America
Saturday, October 25th, 2008As Election Day approaches, we’re seeing the rhetoric get more vitriolic. There’ve been times when I’ve admittedly embraced this ugliness. I’ve decided to follow Obama’s lead and make the remainder of this campaign about plans and policies.
I want to start with Obama’s plan to improve lives in rural America, including many of the families in [...]
Misinformation
Thursday, October 16th, 2008A lot of misinformation is being spread to voters, especially here in Texas.
The two biggest are these:
1. If you voted in the primary for Barack Obama, you don’t have to vote in the general election.
FALSE – You must vote again during early voting from October 20th to October 31st or on general election day, November [...]
Canvassing
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Time is running out.
We’re going to canvas Precinct 108 in Midlothian on Saturday, October 18. Begin arriving at the Starbucks in Midlothian at 9:00 a.m. and we’ll head out at 9:30 a.m.
We can discuss a plan of attack (neighborhood assignments, goals, break time, etc) just before we head out. Transportation, walk lists, maps, and scripts [...]
Ellis County TX Planning
Monday, October 13th, 2008There will be a meeting tomorrow night at the Starbucks in Midlothian at 6:45 p.m.. We’ll be discussing phone banking and canvassing.
Starbucks is located on the corner of 67 and 287 in front of Wal-Mart at the folowing address:
190 North Hwy 67
Midlothian, TX 76065
For more information, email rodney@rodneyhopper.com or click the following link:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gs5p4c
Obama’s Middle Class Rescue Package
Monday, October 13th, 2008Obama this afternoon outlined his Rescue Plan for the Middle-Class, a pragmatic approach economic relief for the rest of us. In today’s speech, Obama showed the steadiness, poise, and call to action of a president. Indeed, during the ten minutes he spoke today, he was the president.
High points include –
Three month moratorium on foreclosures
Tax [...]
