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McCain Ranch: I'm Such a Maverick
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 10:37 PM CDT
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by David Safier
I don't know if McCain cut this new video on the ranch or in some fancy
Hollywood studio, but either way, it says it all. John the Maverick.
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McCain Ranch: I'm Such a Maverick
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 10:26 PM CDT
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don't know if McCain cut this new video on the ranch or in some fancy Hollywood
studio, but either way, it says it all. John the Maverick.
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McCain Ranch: I'm Such a Maverick
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 10:20 PM CDT
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Governor Napolitano: "I like our chances"
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 05:35 PM CDT
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by Marlene H. Phillips
Under a spectacular blue Arizona sky, Governor Janet Napolitano kicked off a
Democratic day of action in a small park outside of Tucson. In the shadow of
the Catalina Mountains, surrounded by nearly 200 volunteers decked out in Obama
t-shirts and buttons, the Arizona governor said she hasn't been surprised by
the level of enthusiasm being shown for Senator Obama across the state. "This
state is changing so much politically that, no, I'm not surprised. Even though
we knew it would be a tough task for Obama because his opponent is our senator,
we also knew that the numbers for McCain have never been overwhelmingly
supportive." While she's not sure Arizona will end up in Obama's win column,
overall the governor sees a Democratic trend in her state. "We have great
Democratic candidates across the board- for President, for Congress and our
state house," said Governor Napolitano. "They're all running terrific
campaigns, very positive campaigns." She gestured to the volunteers surrounding
her, ready to go door-to door for Democratic candidates on a very warm day.
"Just look at this enthusiasm!"
As the Governor thanked volunteers for coming out in support of their
candidates, she took special notice of the many volunteers from Planned
Parenthood, reminding the crowd of the pieces of legislation that have crossed
her desk targeting a woman's right to choose. Napolitano vetoed them all, she
said, but added, "We need a legislature, not just a governor, to act as a
firewall against bills that target women and families."
Local candidates for the state legislation were walking too, including
Democratic candidates Cheryl Cage and Don Jorgensen. Cage said the response
she's received going door to door has been very encouraging. Jorgensen agreed,
adding: "I've gotten a very positive response from Republicans, many Republican
men in particular, who tell me they're tired of the divisiveness and the focus
on issues that don't matter. They want folks who are willing to get to work to
help this state." Citing the oft-mentioned kitchen table, Cage said; "I've been
invited into Republican homes and had long conversations around those kitchen
tables. Republicans and Independents I've spoken to see the need for change as
much as Democrats do, especially when it comes to our education system." Long
time Arizonan and current Democratic State Representative Nancy Young Wright
also spoke about education. "In the last twenty years, under the Republican
majority in the state legislature, Arizona's public education system went from
being ranked 35th nationally to 49th. It's affecting our state's economic
opportunities; how can companies attract prospective employees when they have
serious concerns about our school system?" Wright says it's challenging being a
Democrat in the current legislature, describing the Republican majority as
"civil but with an undercurrent of control," but said this wasn't always the
case. "This was a different state when we had more Goldwater Republicans.
Elected officials worked together across the aisle and got things done.
Republicans weren't as focused on controlling people's private lives as they
are now."
In a small strip mall close to the retirement of community of Sun City Vistoso
sits the local Republican campaign office. Under side by side, larger-than-life
posters of George W. Bush and Republican congressional candidate Tim Bee,
Arizona Republican Party Secretary Linda White told me they've been busy too.
"Even though there are more registered Republicans in this district than
Democrats, we never take anything for granted. We're working 9-10 hours a day,
reaching out and touching voters." The office opened in April but it's just in
the last 3 weeks that they've been open seven days a week. The office was empty
during our interview; White said Republican volunteers and candidates were also
out walking neighborhoods, assuring me they've got "volunteers a-plenty" who
are "really dedicated to their candidates." White's fondness for her volunteers
was evident; while mentioning one of her stalwarts who had just left for
vacation, White added: "I miss her terribly!" White then expressed great
admiration for another facet of their campaign: their phone technology.
Describing their phone system as "incredible" and "unique," she said, "Our
phoning system allows us to make four times the usual volume of calls. We've
probably made 40,000 calls out of this office." She stressed that these were
not robocalls - they were talking directly to voters, and when asked what she's
heard during those calls, White commented, "This is different than 2006; voters
really want to tell you WHY they're voting."
For White herself, the choice this year is clear-cut. "It comes down to a clear
choice," she said, seriously and unequivocally, "Socialism or capitalism.
Keeping tax cuts permanent or raising taxes. Coming out of Iraq in victory or
with your tail between your legs."
Governor Napolitano also discussed the choice facing voters this year. Before
volunteers started walking door to door, the Governor urged them to remember
what they were walking for. "We're thinking of our future. We're thinking of
families and children. We're thinking about improving our education system and
protecting our beautiful environment. We're thinking of protecting women so
their private and personal decisions are made by them and their families and
doctors." On her way out of the park to kick off another walk, I asked the
Democratic governor if she was feeling hopeful. She turned toward me with an
ear to ear smile, and said simply: "I like our chances."
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Governor Napolitano: "I like our chances"
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 05:35 PM CDT
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BlogForArizona/~3/430100116/governor-napolitano-i-like-our-chances.html
by Marlene H. Phillips
Under a spectacular blue Arizona sky, Governor Janet Napolitano kicked off a
Democratic day of action in a small park outside of Tucson. In the shadow of
the Catalina Mountains, surrounded by nearly 200 volunteers decked out in Obama
t-shirts and buttons, the Arizona governor said she hasn't been surprised by
the level of enthusiasm being shown for Senator Obama across the state. "This
state is changing so much politically that, no, I'm not surprised. Even though
we knew it would be a tough task for Obama because his opponent is our senator,
we also knew that the numbers for McCain have never been overwhelmingly
supportive." While she's not sure Arizona will end up in Obama's win column,
overall the governor sees a Democratic trend in her state. "We have great
Democratic candidates across the board- for President, for Congress and our
state house," said Governor Napolitano. "They're all running terrific
campaigns, very positive campaigns." She gestured to the volunteers surrounding
her, ready to go door-to door for Democratic candidates on a very warm day.
"Just look at this enthusiasm!"
As the Governor thanked volunteers for coming out in support of their
candidates, she took special notice of the many volunteers from Planned
Parenthood, reminding the crowd of the pieces of legislation that have crossed
her desk targeting a woman's right to choose. Napolitano vetoed them all, she
said, but added, "We need a legislature, not just a governor, to act as a
firewall against bills that target women and families."
Local candidates for the state legislation were walking too, including
Democratic candidates Cheryl Cage and Don Jorgensen. Cage said the response
she's received going door to door has been very encouraging. Jorgensen agreed,
adding: "I've gotten a very positive response from Republicans, many Republican
men in particular, who tell me they're tired of the divisiveness and the focus
on issues that don't matter. They want folks who are willing to get to work to
help this state." Citing the oft-mentioned kitchen table, Cage said; "I've been
invited into Republican homes and had long conversations around those kitchen
tables. Republicans and Independents I've spoken to see the need for change as
much as Democrats do, especially when it comes to our education system." Long
time Arizonan and current Democratic State Representative Nancy Young Wright
also spoke about education. "In the last twenty years, under the Republican
majority in the state legislature, Arizona's public education system went from
being ranked 35th nationally to 49th. It's affecting our state's economic
opportunities; how can companies attract prospective employees when they have
serious concerns about our school system?" Wright says it's challenging being a
Democrat in the current legislature, describing the Republican majority as
"civil but with an undercurrent of control," but said this wasn't always the
case. "This was a different state when we had more Goldwater Republicans.
Elected officials worked together across the aisle and got things done.
Republicans weren't as focused on controlling people's private lives as they
are now."
In a small strip mall close to the retirement of community of Sun City Vistoso
sits the local Republican campaign office. Under side by side, larger-than-life
posters of George W. Bush and Republican congressional candidate Tim Bee,
Arizona Republican Party Secretary Linda White told me they've been busy too.
"Even though there are more registered Republicans in this district than
Democrats, we never take anything for granted. We're working 9-10 hours a day,
reaching out and touching voters." The office opened in April but it's just in
the last 3 weeks that they've been open seven days a week. The office was empty
during our interview; White said Republican volunteers and candidates were also
out walking neighborhoods, assuring me they've got "volunteers a-plenty" who
are "really dedicated to their candidates." White's fondness for her volunteers
was evident; while mentioning one of her stalwarts who had just left for
vacation, White added: "I miss her terribly!" White then expressed great
admiration for another facet of their campaign: their phone technology.
Describing their phone system as "incredible" and "unique," she said, "Our
phoning system allows us to make four times the usual volume of calls. We've
probably made 40,000 calls out of this office." She stressed that these were
not robocalls - they were talking directly to voters, and when asked what she's
heard during those calls, White commented, "This is different than 2006; voters
really want to tell you WHY they're voting."
For White herself, the choice this year is clear-cut. "It comes down to a clear
choice," she said, seriously and unequivocally, "Socialism or capitalism.
Keeping tax cuts permanent or raising taxes. Coming out of Iraq in victory or
with your tail between your legs."
Governor Napolitano also discussed the choice facing voters this year. Before
volunteers started walking door to door, the Governor urged them to remember
what they were walking for. "We're thinking of our future. We're thinking of
families and children. We're thinking about improving our education system and
protecting our beautiful environment. We're thinking of protecting women so
their private and personal decisions are made by them and their families and
doctors." On her way out of the park to kick off another walk, I asked the
Democratic governor if she was feeling hopeful. She turned toward me with an
ear to ear smile, and said simply: "I like our chances."
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Thinking Conservatives Speak Out About Why They Are Voting for Barack Obama
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 11:37 AM CDT
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