Five years ago: “Words matter” (Wisconsin, Feb 2008)
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MooooooOOOOOooooorning everyone. Another busy-ish Sunday, but, as usual, I’ll be dropping in and out and will update a bit later.
Posts Tagged ‘Wisconsin
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Feb
13
Rise and Shine
05
Nov
12
‘Keep Hope Alive’
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Coming up (all times ET):
3:15: Michelle Obama in Charlotte
4:10: President Obama delivers remarks at Nationwide Arena, Columbus (still not sure about this one, some schedules say 2:25 ET)
6:10: Michelle Obama in Orlando
7:0: VP Biden and Jill Biden deliver remarks at the American Civil War Center in Richmond, Va.
10:50: President Obama and Michelle Obama deliver remarks in Des Moines
(I hope all these times are right, will correct asap if they’re not)
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11:45 ET: President Obama delivers remarks at MLK Boulevard, Madison, Wisconsin
C-Span * CBS * CNN * WKOW
…. and this photo from Madison was taken a couple of hours before the rally
@OFA_WI
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Later (all times ET):
12:0: VP Biden and Jill Biden deliver remarks at Claude Moore Park in Sterling, Va.
3:15: Michelle Obama in Charlotte
4:10: PBO delivers remarks at Nationwide Arena, Columbus (still not sure about the time of this one, it says 2:25 in some schedules)
6:10: Michelle Obama in Orlando
7:0: VP Biden and Jill Biden deliver remarks at the American Civil War Center in Richmond, Va.
10:50: President Obama and Michelle Obama deliver remarks in Des Moines
(I hope all these times are right, will correct later if they’re not!)
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OFA - thanks Jovie
04
Nov
12
Rise and Shine
Milwaukee, Nov 3
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EDT
8:0: President Obama departs the White House
9:30: Arrives Concord, New Hampshire
** 10:25: Delivers remarks at Capitol Square, Concord **
11:50: Departs Manchester, New Hampshire
2:50: Arrives Hollywood, Florida
** 3:40: Delivers remarks at McArthur High School, Hollywood **
5:0: Departs Hollywood
7:10: Arrives Cincinnati, Ohio
** 7:55: Delivers remarks at 5th/3rd Arena, Cincinnati **
9:10: Departs Cincinnati
MDT
9:50: Arrives Aurora, Colorado
** 10:25: Delivers remarks at Community College of Aurora at Lowry **
11:30: Departs Aurora
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NYT: This year, voting is more than just the core responsibility of citizenship; it is an act of defiance against malicious political forces determined to reduce access to democracy. Millions of ballots on Tuesday - along with those already turned in - will be cast despite the best efforts of Republican officials around the country to prevent them from playing a role in the 2012 election.
Even now, many Republicans are assembling teams to intimidate voters at polling places, to demand photo ID where none is required, and to cast doubt on voting machines or counting systems whose results do not go their way. The good news is that the assault on voting will not affect the election nearly as much as some had hoped. Courts have either rejected or postponed many of the worst laws. Predictions that up to five million people might be disenfranchised turned out to be unfounded.
But a great deal of damage has already been done….
Public outcry, with support from the courts, may eventually remove these threats to democracy. For now, those who contribute to a heavy turnout on Tuesday will send a message that Americans reject any underhanded effort to place political gain above a franchise for which people have given their lives.
Full editorial here
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Heading to New Hampshire, Nov 4
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I hate linking to Huffington Post, but it’s worth it for the ‘Open Letter to President Obama’ that accompanies this amazing photo - see here (Thank you DesertFlower)
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01
Nov
12
Las Vegas
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Full speech:
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Eva Longoria with White House Speechwriter Jon Favreau and White House senior adviser David Plouffe
…. and David Axelrod
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Florida, Nov 1
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Today’s Green Bay speech - must-see:
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Next:
9:0 ET: President Obama delivers remarks at Coors Events Center, Denver
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Nov
12
This and That
Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Nov 1
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In a statement, President Obama reacts to NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsing him: “I’m honored to have Mayor Bloomberg’s endorsement. I deeply respect him for his leadership in business, philanthropy and government, and appreciate the extraordinary job he’s doing right now, leading New York City through these difficult days.
“While we may not agree on every issue, Mayor Bloomberg and I agree on the most important issues of our time - that the key to a strong economy is investing in the skills and education of our people, that immigration reform is essential to an open and dynamic democracy, and that climate change is a threat to our children’s future, and we owe it to them to do something about it. Just as importantly, we agree that whether we are Democrats, Republicans, or independents, there is only one way to solve these challenges and move forward as a nation - together. I look forward to thanking him in person - but for now, he has my continued commitment that this country will stand by New York in its time of need. And New Yorkers have my word that we will recover, we will rebuild, and we will come back stronger.”
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Part of the line to see President Obama at Austin Straubel International Airport today
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You can see President Obama’s Green Bay speech at C-Span
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President Obama is handed a personal check made out to the American Red Cross
Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Nov 1
(Hey everyone, the buuuuuurning question of the day: is it annoying to have the photo credits on the photos, rather than typed underneath? Whatcha think? I just reckon it makes the posts look tidier, but I’ll leave it up to YOU PEOPLE!)
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I’ll be back with a heads-up for the Las Vegas speech near the time
White House.gov