MICHIGAN: Obama still leads slightly in latest poll

Written by: Rolf Heubel on Sep 10, 2008 8:25 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Michigan Democracy for America, Kalamazoo for Democracy, Democracy for America - Kent County, Washtenaw County Democracy For America, MidMichigan Democracy for America

Poll: CNN/Time

Date: 9/7-9/08

966 Regsitered voters

45% McCain

49% Obama

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Recent Polls Michigan: Obama support b/t 43% and 46%

Written by: Rolf Heubel on Sep 5, 2008 10:45 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy, Democracy for America - Kent County, Washtenaw County Democracy For America

Michigan is still a close race - too close for comfort!!!

Obama leading McCain 43% to 41%;  this is according to an EPIC polls done August 21 (so this is getting old - and it does not include the "Palin Effect")

Selzer poll:  Obama leading 46% to 39%  August 17-20

Zogby Poll:  Obama leading 46% to 37%  August 15-19

I went to the Obama rally in Battle Creek on Sunday - it was well attended; a big enthusiatic crowd but the speeches were somewhat disappointing;  it was a very hot day and they were running behind schedule - we had to wait about 2 hours in that stadium before the main speakers got on stage.

Oil Crisis: Oil Industry's method of raising prices and cutting their own taxes

Written by: James Dunn on Jul 8, 2008 11:15 AM EDT

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Regarding opening environmentally protected areas for mining and pumping oil:

There is over 200 years of oil in the 48 contiguous States that are capped up by oil companies to monopolize world energy. There is no need to violate our environmentally protected areas, just to allow oil companies to further monopolize their strangle hold over our lives.

They are creating a media frenzy just to increase the price of oil; very successfully I might add. However, there is no immediate threat for an oil shortage !!! The oil companies have ONLY created the perception that there is a shortage !!!!

I personally believe that ALL mineral rights belong to the American People, NOT souless corporations!!!

I applaud Venezuela for nationalizing the oil assets in their country!!!!

We should be doing the same thing here in the United States !!!!

Ethically Eliminate ALL Political Corruption

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/jamesbdunn?p=57

from Senator Barbara Boxer

Written by: Paul Wilson on Mar 9, 2007 11:15 AM EST

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Thank Al Gore for his Leadership
http://ga6.org/campaign/gore_thankyou

There may be no single person who has done more for our environment than Al Gore. That's why I'm so pleased that Vice President Gore has accepted my invitation to testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on March 21st! And I want you to help me give him the warmest welcome possible.
Please sign my online thank you card to Al Gore now -- so I can personally deliver it to him when he comes to testify later this month!
US Senator Barbara Boxer [D-California]

2006 WTF List

Written by: Paul Wilson on Jan 21, 2007 4:32 PM EST

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Dear Democracy Campaigners,

I'd been meaning to check this out for a while:

http://smirkingchimp.com/thread/4352

Just got around to it. Highly recommended. There are at least one or
two that will have you laughing out loud.

More soon re. the future.

All the best!

Paul

Key Event On Campus This Thursday!

Written by: Paul Wilson on Sep 25, 2006 8:34 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Dear Democracy Campaigners,

What follows is the text of a notice I've posted to our companion DFA group, Students for Democracy, on the WMU campus. The Students for Democracy organizer from last year, Tim Jarrell, has been in touch with people who want to re-energize the College Democrats. What they've been working on has great potential to have an immediate effect on the November election right here in our local area. This has just come together in the past 10 days or so, so I know it's short notice. But it's truly worthy of your involvement.

Please give some consideration to coming out to this meeting to help us get organized. It would be a very cool way to focus our efforts this fall so that there will be some longer term payoff.

Hope to see you there!

Paul
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Here's the notice

The Key Event This Week!

COLLEGE DEMS ANNOUNCE FIRST MEETING!

8 PM Thursday September 28, 2006
The President's Dining Room
Bernhard Center.

Look for posted signs or ask at the candy counter for directions.

This first meeting is for organizing; it's been called for this particular day (after consultation and consensus) because this Thursday, September 26, is the first practical day for folks to get together in time to take meaningful action for ...

The 2006 Election ...

coming soon, to a polling station near you. Though our student organization was less active last year, there is plenty going on this year, and many possibilities for you to take action. Right now. In time for the November election. Please come to the meeting this Thursday to find out more. If you cannot make it this Thursday, please write me directly and let me know that you're interested and we'll find a way to keep you in the loop. After this week, regular meetings will be on Tuesday evenings. More info on that shortly.

The single most important action this fall, of course, is to vote. Next most important it to help GOTV - Get Out The Vote - for November. There will be specific campaign-oriented activities, and training from Campus Camp Wellstone between now and election day. Everything that is planned is a great fit with GenerationDFA ideals, so let's take advantage of this opportunity to create a new coalition to help take our country back.

See you Thursday!

Paul Wilson
Faculty Adviser

Fall Agenda

Written by: Paul Wilson on Sep 4, 2006 2:39 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Dear Kalamazoo for Democracy Campaigners,

The 2006 election will soon be upon us. While I've been very concerned about national level issues for most of my life, and particularly active since 2003, I'm never more struck than now about how all politics is local.

I'd like us to think about some local involvement during the next couple of months. I've spent a little time helping out with the Julie Rogers campaign for State Representative, and somewhat more time helping out with the Martin Glista for Judge campaign. This week, let's talk about what we can do, either as individuals or together, to focus on local campaigns that could make a real difference right here.

See you Wednesday!

Paul

Meet Julie Rogers on June 14

Written by: Paul Wilson on Jun 9, 2006 12:22 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Dear Kalamazoo for Democracy Friends,

Please join us on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, to meet Julie Rogers, Democratic candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 61swt District.

Ms. Rogers is running against incumbent rep. Mr. Hoogendyk. She represents a significantly different approach to state government with a very different agenda. Ms. Rogers deserves our enthusiastic support.

Come on out and bring your friends.

Forward!

Paul

Today +: Kim Clark Announcement etc.

Written by: Paul Wilson on Apr 5, 2006 1:39 PM EDT

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Dear 2006 Democracy Campaigners,

Marth Warpehoski has sent out this information to people on the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party mailing list. Please consider attending the 4 pm event at headquarters (I'll be there, but a bit late) as well as joining us at the Blue Dolphin at 7 pm. See ya!

Paul
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1) Kim Clark announces his candidacy for the 6th District Congressional seat (currently held by Republican Fred Upton)

Please join us 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5, at the KCDP headquarters, 3254 S. Westnedge

Refreshments served.

Meet and learn more about Kim Clark, and see the magnificent IMAGINE"¦ NATION bus that will tour the entire 6th District this year!

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2) Come to hear author Chris Mooney speak about his book "The Republican War on Science"

Stetson Chapel, on the Kalamazoo College Campus, Friday, April 7, at 9:00 pm (doors open 8:30).

Sponsored by the Kalamazoo College Democrats!

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3) Please plan to attend the Kalamazoo and Portage School Board Candidates Forum

Thursday, April 20, 7:00 pm, Theo & Stacy's, 5225 Portage Rd. (near the airport)

Kalamazoo County Democratic Party Third Thursday Meeting

Be sure to vote in your community's school board election on May 2.

*****

4) Save the Date! Saturday, May 13, First Annual KCDP Golf Outing at Ridgeview Golf Course

8:00 am: Donuts, coffee, fruit - 8:45 am: Shot gun start! $55 contribution includes play, carts, and lunch

(or just come for lunch - $12) KCDP Office 342-4217 or kcdphq@gmail.com

*****

5) The Candidate and Precinct Delegate filing deadline, 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 16, 2006 is fast approaching!

If you want to have an impact on the Democratic Party of 2008, the time to make the commitment is NOW.

Find out more about Precinct Delegates on Saturdays 10:00 am to noon, KCDP headquarters, 3254 S. Westnedge.

*****

6) Phone bank and data entry volunteers are needed to work at the KCDP headquarters.

If you are ready to help, please reply to this email notice.

Exciting News -- Kim Clark for Congress!

Written by: Paul Wilson on Mar 25, 2006 2:31 PM EST

Linked to groups: Kalamazoo for Democracy

Dear Kalamazoo for Democracy Campaigners,

Mark White, whom some of you know from Michigan for Dean,
and who was Scott Elliott's campaign manager (running against
Fred Upton in the 6th District) in 2004, has just posted the
following to a new Yahoo! Group, Kim_Clark_for_Congress:

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In the future I will be providing links to the activities of the Kim
Clark for Congress Campaign.

For example:

Dear Fellow Democrats,

Imagine...

You are cordially invited to join the vanguard of committed
citizens in the Sixth District of the State of Michigan who support
the return of our government in Washington to the service of
America's people.

Please join us at either

The Acorn Theater
107 Generation's Drive
Three Oaks, Michigan

on Wednesday, April 5th at 11 A.M.

or at

Democratic Party Headquarters
3254 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo,

at 3:30 P.M. Wednesday April 5th. to Inaugurate the Campaign of
Kim Clark, Democrat for the seat in Congress that represents
the Sixth District.

Imagine...America with your participation through a pledge of
service or funds building a stronger nation for our children, a
hope for tomorrow.

We can...

Elect Kim Clark to Congress, this November 7th.

Pledge some service or pledge a contribution through the
headquarters in Three Oaks.

Telephone: 630-248-3843 ( Adele Lanan : Chairman)
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You can find this group at

groups.yahoo.com/group/Kim_Clark...

Please join!

There are many reasons to be optimistic about this upcoming
2006 election. The most important, of course, is that we're
building a base for 2008. But we also have many important local
races right here in our own area. And in Mr. Clark, we have a
dynamic, progressive candidate to stand up for our interests and
goals.

There's lots to do, and now's the time to start.

Onward!

Paul

P.S. April 5, of course, is the day of our April meeting. Hoping to see you at the Blue Dolphin, 7 pm.