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Wanna Know if Your Neighbors Contributed to a Campaign?
2007-07-19 15:57:00
Just in case you thought there weren't enough ways that you had to "keep up those Jones" neighbors of yours, now you can even do so regarding campaign contributions.The New York Times has included an online feature that lists every campaign contributor to each presidential candidate.  The list includes a cumulative total of the first and second quarter, which law states an individual can only donate $2,300 per quarter.I have made a contribution this past year to the Sen. Barack Obama campaign team, but was actually relieved to learn that only individuals who have contributed more than $200 would have their name listed on the site.So...ready to do a search by last name or zip code and find out who your neighbors are really supporting?!!?http://www.nytimes.com/ref/ us/politics/2008_EG_FINANCES.html &n bsp;
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CNN Political Ticker: July 19, 2007
2007-07-19 15:46:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 19, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * ?Senators from both parties appeared angry and frustrated after their all-night session culminated at 11 a.m. [Wednesday] in a 52-47 vote, well short of the 60 votes needed to end debate on an amendment to start bringing troops home in the next 120 days.? (Chicago Tribune) ?In protest, Reid yanked a bill authorizing Pentagon programs for the next fiscal year from the Senate floor and predicted his side would pick up more votes by waiting. ?Time and the American people are on our side,? said Reid, D-Nev.? (USA Today) ?Reid?s move was hailed by antiwar groups, which have urged Democrats not to compromise.? (Washington Post) However, the Democrats? decision ?meant that President Bush had essentially won the added time he said he needed to demonstrate that his troop buildup was succeeding.? (New York Times) * ?This week?s Senate debate on the Iraq War has pushed the chamber to a new l...
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Dennis Kucinich Hospitalized
2007-07-19 07:38:00
The Democratic Underground reports the following: Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich remains hospitalized Wednesday in Ohio after aides say he suffered a severe case of food poisoning. Kucinich spokesman Andy Juniewicz said the Ohio congressman started feeling ill Sunday before flying to Florida for a campaign appearance. He became sicker in Florida, and was forced to cut the trip short to return to Cleveland.Here's to a quick recovery.
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Congratulations to Sen. John McCain
2007-07-19 07:34:00
Congratulations is definitely in order for Sen. John McCain, who managed to last 5 days without any key members of his campaign team resigning, chief campaign members being arrested or going absolutely bankrupt!I suppose McCain will now believe he has a legitimate shot at winning the Republican nomination.  Well, if he hadn't quit already, why do you think he'd drop out any time soon?!!?  He's clearly going all the way.Not.
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Back in Kansas City Following Iowa Trip
2007-07-19 07:31:00
I had a very pleasant weekend visiting different parts of Iowa , though the primary purpose of my trip was to attend a wedding in Tama, IA. I contributed in a previous blog about the interests of many Iowans to not be the focus of presidential candidates so early in this race. Though campaign strategists and volunteers who do not live in Iowa will definitely disagree, it is true. Nothing can be summed up more than a barn's rooftop located just east of Marshalltown, IA. It read in large painted letters, "Stay in Your State Hillary!" 
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Recent Trip to Iowa (Copy from last weekend)
2007-07-19 07:30:00
Yesterday I began my weekend-long trip to the Hawkeye State, visiting several small towns along the I-80 border. My girlfriend's family are life-long proud Iowa ns in Anita and then we'll be heading to Tama, IA to attend a friend's wedding. I always enjoy my trips to Iowa, partially because I have this preconceived notion that Iowans are perhaps the nicest people in the country (even nicer than you Texans!) Of course, the political junkie that I am, engaged in and listened in to several conversations regarding the presidential race. Initially, I let nobody know that I am a proud Obama supporter so I can gain an unbiased sense of conversation. Honestly, based on my early conversations, I don't think Iowans are happy and truly pleased to have so much political campaigning in their backyards. You have to remember, an Iowan is of humble background. They don't need media attention to define who they are. They don't need flashy, precedent-setting events to give them confidence that t...
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Obama Girl vs. Giuliani Girl
2007-07-19 07:28:00
OK, now it's getting a little old. Another viral YouTube video hit the internet recently, pitting the Obama Girl vs. a Giuliani girl. Sure enough, you can count on the fact that scantily clad women boosting their breasts could be seen, while shaking their booties around super-imposed photos of the "candidate of choice." Frankly, is this what America really digs? Younger women dressing like their out a club, singing of their crushes and approval of our presidential candidates? Can a woman not look any more presentable or convey a more professional image than young girls with crushes acting like young girls? Maybe I'm looking at this all wrong? Maybe I'm not? Either way, it's all grown a tad old and I hope that these themes can move to something else. Start some viral videos using animals, cartoons...anything but stereotypical images of women engaging in pillow fights.
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CNN Political Ticker: July 18, 2007
2007-07-18 22:06:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 18, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * ?Frustrated by Republican efforts to block votes on bringing American combat troops home from Iraq, Senate Democratic leaders rolled out sleeping cots Tuesday for an all-night debate on the war.? Full story ?Republican presidential candidate John McCain of Arizona finished his speech around 4:10 a.m. He was followed by White House hopeful Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, the Democratic presidential nominee in the last election, had the floor as the sun started rising over Capitol Hill.? (AP) ?The office of Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) dispatched interns to buy toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant for delivery to GOP leadership offices, with a note offering the ?supplies for your sleepless night.? It added: ?Help us bring an end to this war.?? (Washington Post) CNN?s Dana Bash reports a procedural vote is expected at 11 am ET on the Dem...
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New Hampshire Latest Poll Results
2007-07-18 17:47:00
The University of New Hampshire Survey Center released their latest poll results, which shows a positive gain for Sen. Barack Obama, but voters still do not have confidence that Obama can defeat a Republican candidate.From the Los Angeles Times: Hillary Clinton, who's led her party's field for more than two years, slipped but still leads with 33% while Barack Obama has improved to 25% to close the gap from 14 points to 8. Bill Richardson remains in third with a steady 10% while John Edwards has plummeted from 21% in April to 12% in June and 8% now, the same as still-undeclared Al Gore. Joe Biden and Dennis Kucinich both have 3%. But there's still a lot of room--and time--before the primary. Only 10% of likely Democratic voters have firmly made up their minds, 26% are leaning toward one candidate and 64% are still thinking. Fully 47% believe Clinton has the best chance of beating the Republican candidate while only 17% believe Obama does.While it remains very early, some polls...
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Oprah to Host Fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama
2007-07-18 17:29:00
From the LA Times: Invitations have been sent out for what promises to be a must-attend event for much of California's Democratic elite, particularly those in the entertainment industry: a Sept. 8 fundraiser for Barack Obama at Oprah Winfrey's home in the Santa Barbara area. In the best tradition of Hollywood, the e-mail touting the afternoon gathering doesn't mince words, promoting it as no less than "the most exciting Barack Obama event of the year anywhere ..." And the invite urges haste in responding, saying: "Please get back to us soon before it sells out." Getting in the door costs $2,300 --- the maximum individual contribution for the primary season. But, as is usually the case at such high-profile shindigs, there are incentives to gain a little extra face-time with the candidate. Those who can tap friends and relatives for contributions to Obama's presidential campaign that total at least $25,000 gain entree to a VIP reception; those responsible for at least $50,000 in ...
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Questions Surround Obama's Campaign Contribution Reports
2007-07-18 17:14:00
Here we go again, the media and Republicans, just can't figure out how/why Sen. Barack Obama has been able to claim such high numbers of campaign contribution dollars and contributors.  Questions have begun to surface regarding the true amount collected and have just about stated their distrust of the reported figures.Sen. Obama has indicated the campaign team does also include merchandise sold as a form of campaign contribution dollars, but it should be noted this amounts to less than 1% of the actual amount reported the Obama campaign to have collected from contributors.  It should also be noted three other presidential candidates also include merchandise in their reports: Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona; Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colorado; Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-California; and Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-OhioRepublicans and others just have to understand America is DEMANDING a political change in Washington D.C. It may not matter who the candidate is, but the more they fe...
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Officially Moved: KansasCityforObama.com
2007-07-10 07:04:00
Well it's all official folks...we have switched formats to Blogger and will have a brand new layout and look.  No further blog posts will be posted using Quick Blog.You can actually now use two url addresses to find us:http://KansasCityforObama.com and http://KCforObama.com Not sure why I have been experiencing difficulty forwarding the KC domain, but I have been.  Feel free to find us under the new format/layout using the KansasCity address.Sorry for all these updates and switches, it's obviously an exciting time around here creating materials to endorse Barack Obama!!!!James Brauerhttp://KansasCityforObama.com 
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Now Teaming Up With KCforObama.me.com
2007-07-09 20:19:00
Good afternoon,In the coming days, you will notice some significant changes around KCforObama.com that should only increase the interactivity and overall quality of this website.Currently powered by GoDaddy.com, I feel as though the widgets and opportunities to interact with readers is severely limited.  Since the Obama campaign team is definitely working hard to establish grassroots networks early, it is imperative that we update our layout and tools.I am very pleased to admit that we have added a new site that allows for so many more interactive tools.  I strongly encourage you to visit http://www.KCforObama.me.com immediately.  Once there, you can establish your own profile, upload your own personal picture, contribute to own forums/bulletin boards, maintain your own blog to be shared/read by others, chat with other like-minded folks, upload/download photos and videos, fill out online polls and more and more and more and more.  I'm just so excited about what ...
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Are You Burnt Out on Campaign '08 Yet?
2007-07-09 16:52:00
Fatigue.  Burn out.  This is exactly what many will fear most voters will face weeks/months before ever stepping into the voting booth.The New York Times ran an interesting piece about how the average American voter is actually growing increasingly burnt-out on the excessive "in-your-face" political coverage of the 2008 presidential election.  A barrage of cameras and media events seem to be scheduled across the country in every nook-and-cranny.  And those poor folks in Iowa.  Man, can you imagine a city like Des Moines that boasts having the lowest commute time in America, innundated with traffic now because of all the campaign workers and related officials strolling around their streets?Truthfully, I just have a feeling that most Americans are so interested in a change from the Bush administration, that they have helped fuel this early optimism by showing major support for a new candidate, ANY new candidate.  But as the weeks do draw nearer to the prim...
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Sen. Barack Obama's Campaign Office Burglarized
2007-07-09 16:24:00
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign office in Davenport, Iowa was the site of a burglary over the weekend.  On Saturday morning, campaign officials returned to find two laptops and campaign literature stolen.  A report was filed with local authorities, but no arrests have been made at this time.Obama officials have stated no sensitive information was stolen.  We can hope that our little thief will take some time to read over the literature and make sure to vote for Obama now, right?!!?
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CNN Political Ticker, July 9, 2007
2007-07-09 16:22:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 9, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * ?White House officials fear that the last pillars of political support among Senate Republicans for President Bush?s Iraq strategy are collapsing around them?? ?[I]nside the administration, debate is intensifying over whether Mr. Bush should try to prevent more defections by announcing his intention to begin a gradual withdrawal of American troops from the high-casualty neighborhoods of Baghdad and other cities.? (New York Times) * The House and Senate are back to work today, and congressmen ?are ready for battle with the White House, with Democrats decrying President Bush?s commutation of former aide I. Lewis ?Scooter? Libby?s prison sentence and fighting Bush?s latest claim of executive privilege.? (AP) * Cindy Sheehan has threatened to run as an independent against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in 2008 ?if Pelosi does not file articles of impeachment against Bush by July 23.? (AP) ...
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Camp Obama Participants
2007-07-09 07:31:00
If anybody has participated in the Camp Obama training at the Chicago headquarters, please feel free to post your experiences.Next weekend I'll be visiting my family in Chicago and have put some serious thought into attending the Camp Obama training session.  I would love to hear of others' experiences through the program.
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Ah, Obama Ringtones!
2007-07-06 16:59:00
Wanna piss off your outspoken, Republican friends?  Wanna really piss off your outspoken, Republican anti-Obama and thinks he's just the "flavor of the week?"I know you do.Go download the available Obama ringtones and wallpapers from the campaign's official website.  Each and every time they call, you're able to hear a good 20 seconds of a few Obama speeches and you can assign his photo or campaign logo to show in lieu of their calling information.It's great, but even better when one of your outspoken, Republican friends calls when your other outspoken, Republican friends is standing in close proximity!!
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CNN Political Ticker: July 6, 2007
2007-07-06 16:54:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 6, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * New Mexico GOP Sen. Pete Domenici called for a change of policy in Iraq Thursday, making him the third veteran Republican to break ranks with President Bush over the issue in the last two weeks. Full story ?The six-term lawmaker, party loyalist and former staunch war supporter represents one of the most significant GOP losses to date.? (Washington Post) ?The expressions of doubt from a loyal White House ally, however, will probably further undermine the Bush administration?s ability to continue the current strategy much beyond this summer.? (Los Angeles Times) * ?John McCain?s staff has been pared to a skeleton crew in Iowa in light of the financial difficulty? the campaign reported this week. ?The changes leave in place seven McCain aides in Iowa? No previous caucus winner has cut his staff so deeply and gone on to win.? (Des Moines Register) * ?John Edwards is reshuffling the ran...
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CNN Political Ticker: July 5, 2007
2007-07-05 16:35:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 5, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * Former Vice President Al Gore?s son, Albert Gore III, was arrested early Wednesday morning in Orange County, California on suspicion of possessing marijuana and prescription drugs, Jim Amormino of the Orange County Sheriff?s Department told CNN. He was released from jail on bond Wednesday afternoon. Full story PROGRAMMING NOTE: Former Vice President Al Gore appears tonight on CNN?s Larry King Live, 9 pm ET. * ?Hillary Clinton walked a fine line? in Clear Lake, IA, yesterday, ?promoting her connection to the popular former president at her side while trying to keep herself on center stage? There were moments, however, when the attention the former president received eclipsed his wife?s.? (Des Moines Register) ?While the ex-prez said he wasn?t overshadowing his wife, he stole the spotlight yesterday.? (New York Post) ?Bob Barker! It?s Bob Barker!? - two Clear Lake women, ?seeing the ...
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Greetings from KC for Obama.com
2007-07-04 19:48:00
Happy 4th of July everybody!I certainly hope everybody has a safe, enjoyable Independence Day!JimKC for Obama .com
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Feedback Needed From Obama's Midwest Field Director
2007-07-03 23:51:00
Greetings everybody--This afternoon I was contacted by Chris Miller, Midwest Field Dire ctor for Sen. Barack Obama's campaign team.  Per his assignment, he will be coordinating efforts around the State of Missouri. According to the campaign's goals: Building regional organizing committees to coordinate all the groups Planning Missouri activities and trips into Iowa this summer Reaching out to supporters who are offline or not engaged And here is some great news--Camp Obama may be coming to Missouri this summer!!!!  What a great opportunity for us all!If you have any suggestions for dates that so awesome, or not-so-awesome, please share accordingly.  Chris is definitely interested in making this a success for us all.One final note, if you are not registered under the "KCforObama" group on the official campaign website, please email me your contact information at KCforObama@hotmail.com so it can be forwarded to Chris Miller and you will be a part of the commun...
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CNN Political Ticker: July 3, 2007
2007-07-03 17:53:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 3, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * President Bush on Monday spared I. Lewis ?Scooter? Libby from prison, commuting the former White House aide?s 30-month prison term. Full story here. Bush ?limited his deliberations over commuting the prison term? to ?a few close aides, opting not to consult with the Justice Department and rebuffing efforts by friends to lobby on Libby?s behalf.? (Washington Post) The announcement ?came as a surprise to all but a few members of the president?s inner circle. It reignited the passions that have surrounded the case from the beginning.? (New York Times) NYDN cover: ?BUSH LETS LIBBY SCOOT?  * On CNN?s American Morning, Former U.S. Ambassador Joe Wilson responded to the Libby news: WILSON: ?I?m not surprised. I think this administration has demonstrated time and time again it is corrupt from the top to the bottom.? WILSON: ?I think there is a very real suspicion now that the Pre...
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Sen. Barack Obama's Personal Fundraising Message
2007-07-03 06:14:00
A lot of people are talking about money today. It?s true -- together we raised a significant amount over the past few months. And your generosity is what will make it possible to mount a winning campaign. For that, I cannot thank you enough. But the money isn?t the whole story. The most extraordinary and deeply humbling result is the people -- more than 258,000 of you -- who have taken ownership of this campaign. A number that big is a thunderclap over the political process. It means our campaign has more supporters than any campaign in history at this point in an election, and it?s a wake-up call to our current politics. It means ordinary people are coming together in unprecedented numbers to take back their government. It means you are defying the pundits and Washington insiders, rejecting their cynicism and negativity, and embracing the hope that we can change things for the better. It means we are building a movement so big, so deep, and so personal that our collective voice...
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Sen. Brarack Obama Raises $32.5 million in 2nd Quarter
2007-07-02 17:48:00
No Democratic presidential candidate has ever raised that much, not even the "top dog" Sen. Hillary Clinton.$32.5 million?!!?That number is absolutely amazing.  In the first quarter a total of 104,000 contributors made a donation to the campaign, now dwarfed by the present contributor tally at 154,000 in the second quarter.This should only give great optimism to Sen. Obama . ?...together, we have built the largest grassroots campaign in history for this stage of a Presidential race. We now have hundreds of thousands of Americans who are ready to demand health care for all, energy independence, and an end to this war in Iraq. That?s the kind of movement that can change the special interest-driven politics in Washington and transform our country. And it?s just the beginning.?
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CNN Political Ticker: July 2, 2007
2007-07-02 17:47:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : July 2, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * Presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama announced Sunday his campaign raised at least $32.5 million in the second quarter, the highest amount ever raised by a Democratic candidate, topping the first quarter fund-raising and exceeding predictions from rival Hillary Clinton?s campaign for her take in the same period. Full story on The Ticker. Obama?s ?favorable performance reported yesterday is expected to increase the pressure on Clinton?s team.? (Washington Post) The ?whopping amount ensures his place as a top contender for the Democratic nomination. It steals the spotlight from Clinton, his main rival.? (AP) His ?focus on using the Internet and other venues to attract a greater pool of smaller donors who can keep giving puts him in position to keep beating Clinton in fund-raising battles.? (Bloomberg) While we?re still waiting for numbers from the Republican presidential campaign...
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KC for Obama Small Vacation; Returned and Ready to Blog
2007-07-02 17:42:00
After a rainy weekend participating in a friend's wedding, I am officially back at the computer and ready to continue providing posts to our readers.I actually expected to blog over the weekend, but opted against it.  So welcome back and if you have any comments, concerns and/or questions...email me at KCforObama @hotmail.com
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Poll: America's Younger Generations Leaning to Left; Voting Dem
2007-06-27 16:27:00
The Times/CBS News/MTV group conducted a phone poll of America's younger voting population, ages 17-29, last week.  It's findings are very interesting, suggesting America's younger generation is further distancing themselves from the Republican party and favoring social/political issues associated with the liberal, Democratic platforms.Now before I go any further, let's dispel a few myths.  - Younger voters are NOT always solely liberal voters.  History shows it was the youth vote that turned out in then-record numbers to help re-elect Ronald Reagan to office.  This high overall number, and percentage of overall voters considering themselves Republicans, also helped elect George Bush to office in 1988.- Younger voters are ALWAYS against war-time Presidents.  Wrong again, contrary to conventational wisdom Presidents during war-time actually receive the highest approval ratings from younger generations.  (Wild, eh?!!?)OK, now that we have that out of ...
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CNN Political Ticker: June 27, 2007
2007-06-27 15:49:00
CNN Poli tical Ticker : June 27, 2007Compiled by Stephen Bach, CNN Washington Bureau Making news today? * ?By standing up and calling President Bush?s Iraq war strategy a failure, mild-mannered Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., set off a political earthquake whose aftershocks rippled Tuesday across the Capitol.? (San Francisco Chronicle) ?Republican skepticism has grown steadily, if subtly, since the Senate began debating the war in February.? (Washington Post) ?Republican support for the Iraq war is slipping by the day.? (AP) * ?The Senate resurrected the immigration bill that could legalize millions of unlawful immigrants Tuesday, but the delicate compromise faces the same threats that derailed it earlier this month.? (AP) Full story here. ?House Republicans sent a message to the White House that a majority of their Members stand ready to oppose legislation that President Bush is hoping will be one last major domestic achievement in the waning months of his administration.? (Roll Call) * ...
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The Chicago Factor: Obama vs. Clinton
2007-06-26 17:26:00
There's no hiding the fact--I'm a true-Chicago boy.  Always will be too, doesn't matter how many years I left my family and friends back in the Windy City, I'm a Chicago boy at heart and soul.But the same can't be said of Sen. Hillary Clinton , who actually grew up about 5 minutes north of where I did in the near Northwest suburbs of Chicago.  Clinton, a graduate of Maine East High School in Park Ridge, IL claims she was born-and-raised a Chicago Cubs fan (not all that uncommon if you grow up on the north side of the city).  But several years back when she was still in the planning stages of launching her own political career, she went on record saying "New York is her home and she has always loved the Yankees."  What?!!?  The Yankees??  New York is home??  Are you honestly kidding me?  I guess Chicago again lives up to its "Second City" status, as New York was able to steal a Democratic political party heavyweight right from underneath us...
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