Hunger must be on presidential plate By George McGovern and Jim McGovernMore people die from hunger in the world today than from war. Yet in all the presidential debates, there was not a single question to the candidates on their … [Read more...]
Four Years Later, Great Ideas Are Going Direct To Voter
However, from my personal perspective, there is one more place where I see a massive difference between now and 2004 and that is the explosion of direct to voter video. Great messaging on behalf of our Presidential Candidate is not just … [Read more...]
John McCain reveals more about himself by his pick for VP
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Some thoughts on framing
Note that these ideas are not fully worked out (except for the last one). Emphasize the strengths and diversity of Obama's experience compared to McCain's. For example, paint McCain as a Washington Insider for over two and a half decades, … [Read more...]
Record Youth And Minority Turnout Threatened By Persistent Election Barriers
The dirty secret of elections in America is that getting on the rolls, casting a ballot, and having that ballot counted is a complicated system adjudicated and carried out by more than 3,000 counties and towns and regulated by a complex mix … [Read more...]
Announcing Unity event on July 17 in Worcester for Obama
[I do plan to attend and to be a sponsor - as an SDC member - Unity matters this election, more than usual, even - Deb] Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray & Congressman Jim McGovern Invite you to join them for a Central … [Read more...]
A 50 State Campaign?
Obama won't run a true "50 state campaign," no matter what this email says. While new battlegrounds like Virginia may be explored, and there may be some token activity in safe states, nearly all resources will be poured into the usual … [Read more...]
“A Loss for Kennedy” … Four Months Later
In a sour and petulant column the day after the Super Tuesday primary, Joan Vennochi celebrated Clinton's win as a wonderful feat for the Massachusetts Democratic party and a defeat for Ted Kennedy. Her argument, titled, "A Loss for … [Read more...]
DNC Chairs Stand With Clinton for Nov. Victory
Today more than several former DNC Chairs have stood together for Clinton and for a Nov. victory: HRC is publicly supported by several prominent former DNC Chairs, including the family of late DNC Chairman Ron Brown. Collectively, … [Read more...]
Nader redux
Here we go again...the greatest spoiler in history...what kind of vitamins must Ralph Nader take to sustain such a high level of self-absorbency over such a length of time? What a dilemma for the walk-on-water crowd. … [Read more...]