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Is Rush Limbaugh Going to Campaign for Sen. Hillary Clinton?
2008-02-08 15:02:00
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/07/ limbaugh-says-hell-fundr_n_85593.html FROM HUFFINGTON POST WEBSITE: Rush Limbaugh is ready to do his part for the GOP byputting on his own fundraiser. Even if that fundraiseris for the only politician that he believes can unitethe party -- Hillary Clinton . From today's RUSH LIMBAUGH show: RUSH: All right, folks, I need to ask you a question,personal question from me to you. Do I sound like Ineed cheering up here? I'm getting e-mails fromfriends, "Boy, you sound like you could use a littlecheering up." And they're sending me these stupidlittle Internet jokes, "for you to smile," like anInternet joke would cheer me up. Spam would cheer meup. But do I sound like I need to be cheered up? Ican't wait 'til the Drive-Bys get hold of my thought,my consideration of helping Hillary raise money.They'll miss the reason. They'll just publicize,"Limbaugh is so upset at Romney getting out, he'sthinking of raising money for Hillary, period." But the ...
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Sen. Hillary Clinton backed by Dubai Financier?
2008-02-08 08:32:00
Dick Morris appeared on Fox & Friends during the 6am hour (CST), putting forth his idea of where the mysterious $5 million deposited into Sen. Hillary Clinton 's campaign fund may have derived.According to Morris, Sen. Clinton has been working side-by-side a Dubai financier, who has reportedly set aside a financial arrangement that provides a payout of $1-5 million each year.  The speculation is that the Clintons have worked for a "buyout," which would provide a larger amount of money upfront.  Morris believes the recent $5 million dumped into Clinton's campaign war fund may have come from this exact source.I have no personal sources to back this up and hate speculating and/or mudslinging.  But, since Fox News is "fair and balanced," I have to take their word for what it is, right?!!?  ;  )
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Political Hot Topics: Friday, February 8, 2008
2008-02-08 07:55:00
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Friday , February 8, 2008 Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington Bureau NY Times: Miscalculations Dogged Romney From the StartMr. Romney?s advisers acknowledged Thursday an array of tactical missteps and miscalculations. Perhaps most significantly, they conceded that they had failed to overcome doubts about Mr. Romney?s authenticity as they sought to position him as the most electable conservative in the race, a jarring contrast to his more moderate record as governor of Massachusetts. Washington Post: Clinton Focuses on Matchup vs. McCainSen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, making her first appearance in Virginia yesterday before Tuesday's regional primary, matched herself up not with opponent Sen. Barack Obama, but Sen. John McCain, who is on the verge of the Republican presidential nomination. Washington Post: Romney Out, McCain Looks AheadSen. John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination yesterday when former Massachusetts governor M...
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Karl Rove Predicts Sen. Hillary Clinton Will be Democratic Nominee
2008-02-08 07:44:00
Presently, both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton are in a dog-fight to win states through hard-core primary and caucus voting, while also trying to attract delegates and superdelegates en route to the magic number of total delegates needed to become the Democratic party presidential nominee.Last night on Hannity & Colmes (yes, I actually watch Fox News regularly now!), Karl Rove broke down his analysis of the upcoming Democratic primary and caucus elections, forecasting Sen. Clinton as the party's overall winner.I'm still unsure if his analysis is dead-on, or if he is trying to "persuade" Americans into choosing Sen. Clinton, knowing darn-well that Sen. Clinton just doesn't resonate well with the average American, which may increase the odds a Republican nominee can win the general presidential election.In the meantime, the Obama Camp must IMMEDIATELY target and increase its emphasis with all Latino voters, target Texas, target Ohio and continue the grassroots effor...

Campaign Trail: Friday, February 8, 2008
2008-02-08 07:30:00
* Hillary Clinton attends town halls in Tacoma and Spokane, Washington. * Mike Huckabee is in Kansas, where he attends rallies and media availabilities in Olathe and Wichita, a private business roundtable and media availability in Topeka, and a rally and media availability in Garden City. * John McCain holds a national security roundtable and media availability in Norfolk, Virginia, a media availability in Wichita, Kansas and a meet and greet in Seattle. * Barack Obama attends a rally in Seattle.
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1-Year Anniversary Celebrated by KC for Obama
2008-02-08 07:27:00
Today is the official one-year anniversary since I decided to focus my efforts by organizing a one-man, grassroots effort called, "KC for Obama ."  I knew very quickly the easiest and most convenient way to reach the masses and share my own opinion, others' opinions, research, pollings and viral vids was by creating a website.And that is how KCforObama.com was launched.Over this past year, Obama supporters throughout the entire Kansas City metropolitan region have been logging-on and reading/sharing blog entries on numerous topics related to Sen. Barack Obama.I look forward to my ongoing blogging, particularly as I have recently experienced more energy and motivation for the Obama campaign, than ever before.Feel free to leave a comment.  And remember, regardless of who your candidate of choice is--just vote!
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Sen. Barack Obama Currently Leads Delegate Count Over Sen. Hillary Clinton
2008-02-07 20:31:00
According to the Barack Obama website, Sen. Obama leads the delegate count.As of Thursday, February 7, 2008:Sen. Obama---910Sen. Clinton---882Check-out the link at http://origin.barackobama.com/resultscent er/
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Fundraising Request from Sen. Barack Obama
2008-02-07 20:00:00
One of the things I'm most proud of about our campaign is not the amount of money we've raised, but the number of people giving it. As of this afternoon, more than 300,000 people have given in 2008 alone, taking ownership of this campaign by making a donation of whatever they can afford. This has never happened before. No one has ever built a campaign involving so many Americans as true stakeholders. It speaks volumes not only about the kind of campaign we're running, but also about how we want politics to be. So many of us have been waiting so long for the time when we could finally expect more from our politics, when we could give more of ourselves and feel truly invested in something bigger than a particular candidate or cause. This is it. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. We won the most states and the most delegates on Tuesday because a movement of people decided to take back the political process and participate in unprecedented number...
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Pass On Leftover Materials--Help Out Neighboring States
2008-02-07 19:58:00
Recently on the blogs, there have been a lot of people looking for supplies and then some folks founded a website called Obama Cycle, where people can post needs and other people can respond.  The Obama Store is currently backlogged about 6 weeks!  So, if you have leftovers (and I know lots of you do), take the time and drop your leftovers in the mail to help out another state. www.obamacycle.com
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Have You Maxed Out Your Personal Political Contribution to Sen. Barack Obam
2008-02-07 19:55:00
  If you have already given $2300 to the Obama campaign, you can still give up to $5000 to MoveOn.org who are now 100% committed to getting Obama the nomination. They were instrumental in phone banking all around the Super Tuesday states after the MoveOn members overwhelmingly chose Obama for the official MoveOn endorsement.   Please contribute. If the following link works, it goes to earmarked Obama nomination efforts :   https://pol.moveon.org/give/supertue.html ?id=12063-7703313-ZBvkDS&t=455
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Iowa Governor Chet Culver Endorses Sen. Barack Obama
2008-02-07 19:52:00
Radio Iowa reports the following: Iowa's governor is endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama . "It's clear that the American people are hungry for change. They're looking for a president who can push back on the special interests, who has the courage of their convictions to do the right thing for ordinary Americans and Senator Obama has demonstrated for more than 20 years this unique ability to stand up for ordinary Americans, to bring people together," Governor Chet Culver said during a telephone interview with Radio Iowa this afternoon. Some Democrats have voiced concerns that having Hillary Clinton as the party's presidential nominee would mean a bitter fight to the finish in November. Culver makes no mention of Clinton in his endorsement of her rival, but Culver does make it clear that he considers Obama a uniter rather than a divider.  "I really believe that he can unite our party and his administration will unite the country," Culver said. ...

Clinton Camp Denies Financial Problems
2008-02-07 19:45:00
According to bloggers, the Clinton camp is dire financial trouble...so much trouble, they can't afford to pay their staffers.  Times are reportedly so tough, Sen. Hillary Clinton has loaned herself $5 million.  Of course, they deny these reports.Meanwhile, Sen. Barack Obama has raised over $7.1 million since Super Tuesday alone!
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Will the Suspension of Mitt Romney's Campaign Benefit Sen. Barack Obama?
2008-02-07 19:40:00
I was kinda stunned myself when I learned this afternoon that Mitt Romney suspended his campaign, leaving the Republican field to just two candidates--Sen. John McCain and Gov. Mike Huckabee.True Republicans are not happy either.  Many "true" conservative Republicans view Sen. McCain as a left-winger maverick, clumped with the likes of Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.Some would have believed that Gov. Huckabee would stand well, since he is the only fundamental conservative, but many Republican voters are not impressed with his poor immigration policy and lack-of-appearance as Commander in Chief.So I'm not sure how Romney suspending his campaign fares for the Democrats...does this help Sen. Obama?  Does this lead to an inevitable resurgence of voters joining the Democratic candidates, but purposely voting out Sen. Clinton because of their utter distrust and hatred toward her?Should be interesting to see how this settles.
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More Motivated Than Ever for Barack Obama
2008-02-07 19:27:00
I write this blog post coming clean, sharing my deepest sentiments that I grew somewhat disillusioned with the idea of Sen. Barack Obama actually having a chance in this presidential race.  I'm not kidding, I'm speaking openly and honestly.It was tough for me as a blog administrator to all of a sudden change my feelings and opinions, and yet, still maintain a blog site.  You can check out the last time I even posted...it's been months.But I just can't hold back any more.  While my personal politics started to delve toward the Republican party as of late, I just can't help but feel nothing but optimism for Sen. Barack Obama.I honestly believe he is the single-best candidate to lead the United States of America.  I'm enthusiastic, motivated and challenged to do my part and create change for this country.  Super Tuesday's voter turn-out shows that America is quite charged with other like-minded Democrats and ready to vote for change.  That change ma...

Black Eyed Peas Music Video Tribute to Barack Obama--Yes We Can!
2008-02-07 08:39:00
It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.Yes we can.It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.Yes we can.It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.Yes we can.It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.Yes we can to justice and equality. Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity. Yes we can heal this nation. Yes we can repair this world. Yes we can. We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics...they will only grow louder and more dissonant ......
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Sen. Barack Obama and YouTube
2007-11-06 08:30:00
Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com
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CNN Political Ticker: August 23, 2007
2007-08-24 07:59:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : August 23, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * From CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr: The intelligence community's latest assessment of the situation in Iraq expresses doubts about Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's leadership, according to administration officials who have seen the report. The report's conclusion is that Maliki may not have the ability or capacity to "push forward" with legislative reforms, according to an administration official who has seen the National Intelligence Estimate. * "President Bush opened the history books Wednesday to justify standing firm against the insurgency in Iraq." (Kansas City Star) "Bush's bold decision to compare Iraq to Vietnam, a conflict that took more than 58,000 American lives, caused a stir among political analysts and historians. They said most Americans regard the US involvement in Vietnam, which lasted for more than a decade, as a historic blunder and stinging mili...
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Generation Obama Kansas City Launch Event (Generation Obama)
2007-08-23 07:55:00
Generation Obama Kansas City Launch Event (Generation Obama) Please Join us for Happy Hour celebrating the launch of Generation Obama in Kansas City! What:Generation Obama Happy Hour #1Who:Anyone between ages 22 and 50 who is eager for change!Where:River Market Brewery500 Walnut, KC, MOWhen:Saturday, August 25, 20076:00-8:00pm Time: Saturday, August 25 at 6:00 PM Duration: 2 hours Host: Kristi Boone Contact Phone: 913-687-9801 Location: River Market Brewery (Kansas City, MO) 500 WalnutKansas City, MO 64108 View Map: Google Maps MapQuest Yahoo! Maps Associated Groups: City of Olathe For Obama, Generation Obama-Kansas City, Kansas City for Obama, KC for Obama, St Joseph MO for Obama - Let's roll for Barack! Directions: 5th and Walnut, Right in front of the City Market, Downtown KC

CNN Political Ticker: August 22, 2007
2007-08-23 07:53:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : August 22, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * "President Bush pointedly declined Tuesday to offer a public endorsement of embattled Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki." (Washington Post) The New York Times offers a page 1 analysis this morning: "Bush Takes a Step Away From Maliki"  * A new Gallup poll shows "the Democrat-led Congress' job-approval rating sank to 18 percent, the lowest rating since Gallup began tracking that public-opinion measurement in 1974." (Washington Times) Gallup's analysis * "Even though former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) has yet to formally enter the presidential race, he is already engaged in a battle with GOP frontrunner and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani." (The Hill) Thompson "took a not-very-veiled swipe yesterday" at Giuliani "for supporting gun control." (New York Times) * Hillary Clinton is taking heat Tuesday from some of her Democratic rivals over recent comments suggest...
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Obama Guarantees Higher Black Voter Turnout
2007-08-22 07:56:00
Should Sen. Barack Obama win the Democratic presidential nomination, he guarantees that black voter turnout will rise by at least 30%, particularly Southern black voters. "I'm probably the only candidate who having won the nomination can actually redraw the political map," Obama told a Democratic voter skeptical that he could defeat a Republican candidate. "I guarantee you African-American turnout, if I'm the nominee, goes up 30 percent around the country, minimum," Obama said. "Young people's percentage of the vote goes up 25-30 percent. So we're in a position to put states in play that haven't been in play since LBJ."
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CNN Political Ticker: August 21, 2007
2007-08-22 07:54:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : August 21, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * Rep. Bob Filner, D-California, faces misdemeanor assault and battery charges related to an incident that occurred Sunday night at Dulles Airport, where he allegedly pushed a United Airlines baggage claim worker. Full story on The Ticker "Add Rep. Bob Filner to the list of lawmakers who have run afoul of the law in very public settings." (The Politic o) Filner's office issued the following two-sentence statement Monday night: "Congressman Bob Filner is on his way to Iraq, visiting our troops, and will have a full statement when he returns. Suffice it to say now, that the story that has appeared in the press is factually incorrect ? and the charges are ridiculous." (Roll Call) * "Michigan appears poised to crash the party of early states seeking to influence the 2008 presidential nominating process, leapfrogging the other interlopers, Florida and South Carolina, and further scramb...

CNN Political Ticker: August 14, 2007
2007-08-15 07:52:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : August 14, 2007Compiled by Alex MooneyCNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * The talk of Washington is Karl Rove, who "with his voice breaking at times and with President Bush at his side..said Monday that he would resign as a deputy White House chief of staff at the end of the month." (New York Times) Rove said "now is the time" to leave, but "his departure deprives Bush of his shrewdest advisor when the president's popularity is near its lowest ebb." (Los Angeles Times) He's still on the job until the end of the month, but Rove's legacy is already being sized up: "His advocates credit him with devising a winning strategy twice in a row ? his detractors blame Rove for a style of politics that deepened divisions in the country." (Washington Post) More to the point: Rove leaves "despised and deified." (Politic o) His exit "could provide an opening for the White House and the Republican Party to move away from [his] signature policy of relying on the party ...

Tommy Thompson Folds 'Em
2007-08-14 07:48:00
Tommy Thom pson of Wisconsin went all in and lost.  After a dismal showing in the Iowa Straw Poll, he's decided he's probably better suited for other things.So the real question remains...who's next? 
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Sen. Barack Obama as a Vice Presidential Candidate
2007-08-14 07:45:00
Well it wouldn't be my first choice, being that I'd rather he remain the presidential candidate to beat...but yesterday John Edwards was asked if he would ever consider selecting Sen. Barack Obama as his vice presidential running mate. "I am open minded about it, to answer your question," said the former senator from North Carolina. "I have made what, at least for now, would be a short list for me of people to consider, just as I've done the same thing for each cabinet position."Even more interesting though, Edwards admits that his vice presidential running mate does not necessarily have to be aligned with the Democratic party.  He does not want a "yes man," and would prefer somebody competent and fit for the job.  If this means seeking outside the Democratic party, so be it.
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CNN Political Ticker: August 13, 2007
2007-08-13 18:53:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : August 13, 2007Compiled by Alex MooneyCNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * "Karl Rove, President Bush's longtime political adviser, is resigning as White House deputy chief of staff effective Aug. 31, and returning to Texas." (Wall Street Journal) "There's always something that can keep you here, and as much as I'd like to be here, I've got to do this for the sake of my family," Rove told the paper. His hand "was forced when White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten announced that any senior staff that were working past Labor Day (September 3) would be expected to stay on until the end of Bush's term in January 2009." (CNN.com) "It was widely believed inside and outside the White House that Mr. Rove?would walk out the door behind Mr. Bush in January of 2009." (New York Times) He "has survived years of pointed investigation of his activities while in the White House ? first during special counsel Patrick Fitzgerald's probe of White House leaks, and mo...
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Blogging to Resume
2007-08-13 08:04:00
With the start of the new academic year, I didn't expect it to become such a chore to rifle out blog posts, but I have found myself challenged to create new blog entries each and every morning.You do have my word, I will be returning to my consistent schedule of blogging in the morning very soon.  Our students return to the district today and tomorrow and all the planning phases of setting-up a classroom and school should be behind us.  This amounts to much more time freed up to blog.Happy New School Year students!
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1st Back to School AM Post of the 2007-08 School Year
2007-08-07 08:33:00
As billed, here is my first early-morning post in about 2 1/2 months.  Since today is the first official day for teachers to return to work for the 2007-08 school year in my distrct, I must now adjust to cranking out some earlier posts for my readers to enjoy.I also wish to encourage readers to provide feedback and comments at the blog site.  I haven't received as many comments the past two weeks and wish to keep the site as interactive as possible.It is a little confusing lately since there is an official Kansas City for Obama organization in Kansas City that does physical campaign events in and around the city.  They use a domain name very similar to ours and I'm afraid that it could result in some confusing for existing or newer readers.Either way, feel free to subscribe or bookmark us at:http://KansasCityforObama.com http://KCforObama.com
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New School Year Brings Earlier Blog Posts
2007-08-07 00:14:00
Well my summer has officially come to a close as I must report back to my teaching duties and begin a new school year.  While most teachers are very bitter about returning, I'm anticipating my return so I can begin my Ed.S. Educational Administration program and hopefully start to work my way up the career ladder.The good news about the new school year is that my blog posts will come significantly earlier than they had this past summer.  I'm used to waking up early in the morning and contributing about 3-5 posts before 6:30am.  So if you're also an early riser, look for more early morning posts.Of course, this does mean I will not have the opportunity to reply to most comments until later in the day.
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CNN Political Ticker: August 3, 2007
2007-08-03 10:29:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : August 3, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * The I-35W disaster in Minneapolis prompted U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters on Thursday to urge all states to immediately inspect all bridges of the same design. (CNN.com) Full story House Transportation Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) ?announced that his committee had moved quickly to make available $250 million in emergency transportation funds to assist the Twin Cities.? (The Hill) * ?With pessimism growing about the ability of a troop injection to overcome Iraq?s sectarian violence,? Mitt Romney ?and other Republicans who embraced the plan are gingerly laying the groundwork for a possible shift away from White House appeals to stay the course.? (Bloomberg) * A new Washington Post-ABC News poll of Iowa voters finds ?the Democratic contest in the Hawkeye State is a deadlock, with Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards in a virtual tie for first place.? (Was...
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Top Dems Neck-and-Neck in Iowa
2007-08-03 10:23:00
In a recent Washington Post-ABC News poll featuring Iowa caucus voters, it appears as though we have a dead-heat slugfest about to brew throughout Iowa.The top three Democratic candidates are all presently in a tie.  Sorry Bill Richardson, still don't have a chance here. If the Democratic caucus were being held today, and the candidates were: (Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, Joe Biden, Chris Dodd, Dennis Kucinich, and Mike Gravel), who would you support? 7/31/07 Barack Obama 27 Hillary Clinton 26 John Edwards 26 Bill Richardson 11 Joe Biden 2 Dennis Kucinich 2 Chris Dodd 1 None of these (vol.) 2 No opinion 4 Hillary Clinton does have a rather sizeable lead over Sen. Barack Obama and John Edwards regarding which candidate(s) has the appropriate experience and ability to lead.&n...
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