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August 31, 2006
"This State" by the Anonymous Chocolatier
The Anonymous Chocolatier is back! And check out this video he's done:
Here's the Plain Dealer's Blurb on it
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August 29, 2006
First Meeting Details
Greetings Fellow Democrats!
I hope you all are starting to get back into the swing of classes and are ready for another school year. As I'm sure you all know, the 2006 Midterm elections are extremely important as there are a number of high profile races in Ohio. We have plenty of work to do, and will need help from everyone willing to do their part to turn Ohio blue again!
With that said, I wanted to inform everyone of our first meeting of the semester. The information can be found below:
Case Democrats General Body Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 31@ 7:30 pm ~ 8:30 pm
Thwing Center, Spartan Room
For those of you unfamiliar with Thwing, I will! ! post signs pointing to the Spartan Room around the building.
At this meeting, the Officers will explain what we do around Case, Cleveland and even Ohio. We will also discuss volunteer opportunities, how to get more involved, and talk about other fun events!
I will also be explaining a leadership position that is currently open, the Freshman Relations Director. The election will take place at the second meeting next Thursday and if you are even slightly interested, please attend!
Finally, we will be selling Case Democrats T-shirts for the low, low price of only $5!!! The raffle will also take place at the end of the meeting so if you stopped by our booth at the Activities Fair, be sure to show up to claim your prize!
We will also be having free pizza for those in attendance so feel free to show up on an empty stomach.
Sorry for the lengthy e-mail, but I wanted to give everyone and idea of what to expect at the first meeting.
I can't wait to meet everyone new to Case and continue working with those already here! See you all Thursday!
Sincerely,
Stephen Hill
Case Democrats, Secretary
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August 28, 2006
Rally in Youngstown
Friday, September 1st, 4:00 PM
Party on the Plaza
Federal Square
Youngstown, Ohio
Join special guests
MULTIPLATINUM RECORDING ARTISTS
BOYZ II MEN
NFL HALL OF FAMER
JIM BROWN
CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
JOHN LEWIS
YOUNGSTOWN MAYOR
JAY WILLIAMS
at a rally to Turnaround Ohio!
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August 26, 2006
"Swing State" on Channel 5
The guys behind "Swing State" were on Channel 5 a few weeks back and had a short interview on it. It's pretty interesting hearing from Jason Fisher (Lee Fisher's son) about their movie, his father, and the campaign in general. check it out:
and if you missed it before, here's their trailer:
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August 25, 2006
Details on the Gubernatorial Debates
From the Strickland for Governor Newswire, here's the latest on the Gubernatorial debates:
The Ohioans for Blackwell and Strickland for Governor campaigns today officially released more details about the four debates they will conduct between now and the general election.
The four debates are as follows:
Sept 5 @ Noon in Youngstown hosted by Youngstown Vindicator & WFMJ-TV. It will be open topic.
Sept 20 @ Noon in Cleveland hosted by WEWS-TV, Call & Post. The topic will be Education. October 4 @ 7PM hosted by Cincinnati Chamber & Debate USA Alliance. The topic will be the Economy.
October 16 @ 7PM in Columbus. The hosts will be announced later & it will also be an open topic debate.
Each debate will have a moderator and either media or citizen questioners.
All debates will be 60 minutes in length, using a format similar to recent Presidential debates, with three minute opening statements from each candidate, then questions answered via 90-second responses, 60-second rebuttals and 30-second clarifications, if necessary. Each candidate will then have a two-minute closing statement.
Media credentialing will be conducted by the sponsoring organizations. On-site ticketing for each event will be limited, using guidelines negotiated by the two campaigns.
All events will offer live pool feeds for other interested media outlets.
More specifics will be available as details are concluded between each event sponsor and the campaigns.
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Brown v DeWine: The First Debate
Earlier this month, Sherrod Brown and Mike DeWine faced off in their first debate at Lakewood Community College. There wasn't much coverage on it, and I'm sure many of you were not even aware that it had happened. There will be more debates to come in many different races, so be prepared!
To hear excerpts from the Debate check out the Plain Dealer's Clips.
To read the Plain Dealer's write-up on the event check out the article here.
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August 24, 2006
Case Democrats Cookout!
You're Invited!
Case Democrats is having a Cookout to start the year off right! The event will be on the Northside Grills, by Leutner this Saturday at 5:30!
For More Details, visit our table at the Student Activities Fair, Saturday from 11:30 to 1!
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August 23, 2006
Happy 60th Birthday Bill!
Happy 60th Birthday Bill!
-Case Democrats
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August 22, 2006
Voter Registration Form
If you haven't registered to vote in Ohio, you may do so by printing this form and mailing it into the Board of Elections Office.
Be sure to do so by October 1st (just to be safe).
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Republicans Losing "Security Moms"
The Washington Post has an interesting article on "Security Moms", think paranoid Soccer Moms, and how they are no longer automatically choosing the Republican Party. The article speficially cites examples and interviews from Ohio.
Read the full article here
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Activities Fair Reminder
Don't forget the activities fair is THIS Saturday! Stop by our table for buttons, stickers, and sign-up lists!
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August 16, 2006
For the Artsy Side
to order the book or poster of Thomas Fuschs & Felix Sockwell's satirization of the GOP logo go here Each of the logos seems pretty cool and most will make you laugh. Enjoy this articstic break.
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August 12, 2006
Ohio Young Democrats Leadership Positions Open
A Message from OYD President Antone White
Calling all Young Democrats! I am happy to announce that OYD is seeking to fill several vacant leadership positions - and we want you! This is a great opportunity for you to utilize your talents and skills to take a more active role in the direction of our organization. Without you, OYD doesn't exist. With increased involvement, we can ensure that we maintain a strong and effective organization that works to elect Democrats at all levels.
Interested individuals should submit a brief resume by e-mail to OYD President Antone White at white@ohioyd.org. All positions are non-compensated.* Additional questions regarding these positions can also be directed to Antone at the email listed above.
We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
First Vice President
The First Vice President shall chair the OYD Campaign Committee, oversee the young candidate recruitment program, perform the duties and responsibilities of the President in his or her absence or incapacity, and shall perform other duties as assigned by the President or By-laws of this organization.
- Interested individuals should have experience with working on state and/or local campaigns.
Regional Field Coordinators: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, and Central Ohio
Help OYD become more engaged locally by serving as a regional field coordinator. Duties include but are not limited to: execution of the 2006 OYD Youth Coordinated Campaign Plan, assisting with local chapter creation and existing chapter development, attending chapter meetings in your region, and recruiting local members to serve on OYD committees.
- We are looking for 3-5 coordinators per region. *All coordinators will be reimbursed for mileage within their region.
Technology Committee
Do you have expertise in creating Web sites and using Internet tools? Join this committee to help re-develop the OYD Web site, provide technology advice to local chapters, and develop a plan to utilize all available technologies to create more effective communications among our chapters.
Please contact Antone White at white@ohioyd.org with any questions or applications. We look forward to making you a part of our team!
For more info: http://www.ohioyd.org/
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Sherrod Brown at ODP Campaign Office Opening
Join Sherrod and Connie for the Ohio Democratic Party Coordinated Campaign Parma Office Opening
Saturday, August 12 @ 3:00 PM
5580 Ridge Road
Parma, OH 44129
Click here for map and directions
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August 10, 2006
Ohio Campaigns and the Movies
Sorry for a lack of updates, I'm sure you all heard about the CT Senatorial primary, and now the latest current events have turned to the potential UK-US terrorist flight attacks, so lots in the real work to keep you busy.
Meanwhile, I have what could be a treat for you. Many may not know this, but there is acutally a documentary in the works for the Ohio Gubenatorial Race this year. The movie, Swing State, is being produced by In The Zone Productions. Those behind it, are following Ted Strickland/Lee Fisher's camp on the campaign trail. Check out the Trailer.
While playing around at the In the Zone Productions site, I also stumbled across a youtube account for someone pro-blackwell. I'm always a fan of seeing what the competition has against us, and I will admit it's funny seeing a video regarding Ted Strickland's stand on the Marriage Amendment up there. Oh the drama, the humanity! The CSPAN clip it shows is a bit anti-climactic and it is funny seeing how the marriage amendment is still trying to be played in this race. Don't worry too much, there is also a pro-strickland youtube user
Upon further searchings of youtube(can it ever really get boring?) there are a variety of videos to play with. Such as this one of John Edwards at Paul Hackett's house for a Strickland fundraiser (how many awesome Democrats can you fit in one house?). Unfortunately, the sound doesn't synch up, but you get the point.
Or how about this interview with Strickland regarding the whole "Gay Rumor" on a blog. Ted does a pretty nice job of discussing the use of blogs in smear campaigns.
Enough with the Strickland Love, here are a few videos from the Brown side. The Sherrod for Senate accounts are actually pretty diverse, so you should check it out. There's even a nice interview regarding Brown's views on the internet including MySpace.
Speaking of Brown videos, if you're interested in seeing the infamous cgi twin towers Dewine ad and here's Brown's rebuttal ad. And of course, thanks to the Daily Show, you can see Lewis Black's commentary on the DeWine Ad.
And finally if you're reminicing over 2004 there's a spoof ad you may enjoy and a short expose on East Cleveland and voting scare tactics that's pretty interesting as well.
Blogging Liberally -- scouring YouTube, so you don't have to. Enjoy your weekend!
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August 07, 2006
Paul Hackett on The Colbert Report
If you missed it, Paul Hackett was on the Colbert Report last Friday,August 4th. Don't fret though! You can still watch the clips at Comedy Central's site or through YouTube!
As a bonus here's an interview Hackett did with Cincinnati.com as he prepped for the show.
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Ney won't run for re-election
This just in: Bob Ney is stepping out of the House Race and no longer running for re-election.
His Ney stated that: "After much consideration and thought I have decided today to no longer seek re-election in Ohio’s 18th Congressional District. I am extremely proud of my 25 years serving the people of Ohio. We’ve accomplished many things to make this state better and I will always be grateful for the trust my constituents put in me. Ultimately this decision came down to my family. I must think of them first, and I can no longer put them through this ordeal.”
Ney has asked OH State Sen. Joy Padgett to run in his place.
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August 03, 2006
Cuy. County Strickland for Governor Orientation
There are fewer than 100 days until the election, and we need your help! Come learn about the campaign strategy in Cuyahoga County and how you can help Ted Strickland and Lee Fisher.
Thursday, August 10 @ 7:00 PM
Ted Strickland for Governor Shaker Square Office
13119 Shaker Square (NW Quadrant)
Cleveland, OH 44120
RSVP to 216-696-2006
OR
Ted Strickland for Governor Lakewood Office
14414 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
RSVP to 216-221-9244
**VOTER OUTREACH**
The best way to get people to vote for Ted and Lee is to call them on the phone or knock on their door.
Shaker Square Office Opportunities
(call 216-696-2006 to sign up)
Phone Banks
Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Canvassing
Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Saturdays @ 10 AM
Lakewood Office Opportunities
(call 216-221-9244 to sign up)
Phone Banks
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Canvassing
Wednesdays @ 6 PM
Saturdays @ 10 AM
We need your help now in order to contact voters early. Please call now to sign up.
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On the (Toll) Road Again
The Anonymous Chocolatier, who hasn't been active really since before the Primary, seems to have released a nice political parody of the song "On the Road Again" if it were done by Ken Blackwell. It focuses on the fact that he's avoided paying tolls, as well as, his decision to privatize toll roads.
Listen to the track via the Buckeye State Blog
or via More Left Turns
read the Plain Dealer's write-up
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August 01, 2006
Minimum Wage & The US Congress
NPR has a nice rundown about the minimum wage legislation, its estate-tax cut add-on, and the history behind it. So if you have any questions on the federal minimum wage read it. Those who don't know, I believe Ohio's in-state minimum wage is still lower than federal levels, unless things change in the fall (hint, hint - go out and vote).
check out the NPR story here
Meanwhile, the Plain Dealer Blog pointed out that both Brown & Strickland voted against party lines, FOR the minimum wage legislation. Many Democrats were voting against it because of the Estate Tax language. However, both Strickland & Brown cited the need to raise minimum wage and the upcoming focus on said issue in November as a reason for backing it.
read more at the Plain Dealer
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