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U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion

by BooMan
Mon Jul 7th, 2008 at 12:40:34 PM EST

I'm still hoping that Scott Kleeb can get traction in the Nebraska senate race. I thought this was funny.

Nebraska Democratic Senate candidate Scott Kleeb might be a shoe-in if only women in Nebraska were allowed to vote (see photos.)...
...Peg Libbert, a Nebraska Democrat who is hosting a coffee this week called “Women for Scott Kleeb” told New West, “What I really like about Scott is he has a view based on his hard work with regular people and his education in history and government. He wrote his dissertation on Agricultural Economics. I think the Senate needs a person like that instead of more lawyers, not that I have anything against lawyers.”
She added, “Oh, yes - he has it all. He’s so impressive in person – educated, with that history background – and of course, he’s a hunk. That never hurts in an election.”

Kleeb should win, but he has to get his message out.

U.S. Midwest- Open Discussion | 50 comments (50 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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New Midwest thread.

by BooMan on Mon Jul 7th, 2008 at 12:40:50 PM EST

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Where are all the Midwesterners???

by judiper on Thu Jul 31st, 2008 at 06:07:44 PM EST
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Yeah, for some silly reason, its usually pretty lonely here. I'm from southern Indiana, close to Indiana University. Earlier this evening I heard that Jill Long-Thompson (D), candidate for Indiana governor, will finally be putting in an appearance here Sept. 20 at an Obama rally. We've been badgering her campaign staff for a couple of months to get her to southern Indiana.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Wed Aug 6th, 2008 at 10:12:57 PM EST
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Hi IndianaDem,
I'm just south of Detroit, so we've been dealing with the Kwame Kilpatrick issue. His Momma just got back in as State Rep so theres a lot of influence going for him. Besides, his ego is too big to let him step down. Too bad, the city's falling apart at the seems.

by judiper on Fri Aug 8th, 2008 at 10:48:00 PM EST
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I can think of several in the Indiana General Assembly I'd like to see hit the road, although the current guv is at the top of that particular list. I hope there's a big union vote, since one of the guv's first acts after he took office was to throw out collective bargaining for state employees. He and some in the state bureaucracy have developed the nasty habit of making up new rules, regardless of current law and then they get the GA to ratify what they've done in the next legislative session. Sound anything like the beltway crowd?

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 08:33:37 AM EST
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Actually,it sounds like the bushies.
There's a group in West Michigan started by my brother and a group of bipartisan people called
"Reform Michigan Government Now" that is trying to get some major proposals to the state constitution on the ballot in November. Very progressive proposals that will set this state in the right direction. It has a few items that hit the legislature on both sides of the fence and they are hitting them hard. If you get a chance go look at the web site and if you know anyone in Michigan,pass it along.
www.reformmichigangovernmentnow.com

Where does the majority of Indiana stand on the general election?

by judiper on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 07:49:15 PM EST
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The Obama people think Indiana is very much in play this election. They're opening a headquarters in our county seat in a few weeks, which is amazing since the entire county only has a population of a little over 15,000. There are Obama headquarters going in all over the state and the organizational effort being put forth is really something to see. Hopes are high!

Thanks for the reform Michigan linkage. As a matter of fact, I have a leftie friend at Ann Arbor who just retired from the university and another at Battle Creek. I'll pass the info along to them. Haven't had a chance to take a look myself yet, but maybe tomorrow.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Aug 9th, 2008 at 11:00:14 PM EST
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Thanks for passing the info along. The RMGN group lives just north of Battle Creek.
Do you intend to help in the presidential campaign? We usually do through our local Dem Club. Can't shake the feeling that McCain will somehow slip in there. This country will not survive another 4 years if so.
Well, back to work on Monday. Have a good week!

by judiper on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 at 07:01:45 PM EST
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Yep, I'll be helping alright. I've weaseled my way into the Democratic Central Committee as a precinct committeeman and defacto communications director. My precinct has about 1100 registered voters and a fairly balanced D & R mix. In the 2006 general election there was one more R straight ticket voted than D. We're opening our joint campaign headquarters with the Obama staff Aug. 23.

Our weather is really pleasant right now and I really wish we had just one more day off this weekend!

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sun Aug 10th, 2008 at 07:53:48 PM EST
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Same on my end. The Obama district coordinator will be at our Dem Club meet this Wednesday and we'll start going from there. It looks to be another rough one. Go figure!

by judiper on Mon Aug 11th, 2008 at 08:44:30 PM EST
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"Just happened within hours, the Michigan Court of Appeals demanded that the Bd of Canvassers cease and desist from voting on our proposal this Thursday, despite the fact that the Bureau of Elections recommended it be approved. The argument being that we are trying to change too much of the constitution, even though there is NO LIMIT to the changes one can make according to the constitution. This sets a precedent which would place the fate of each and every referendum or initiative in the hands of a few judges. If they don't like it,they just don't allow it to proceed to the ballot."
Reform Michigan Government Now ballot proposal shot down by Michigan Court of Appeals. No surprise. Won't make it through appeal process either. Too many politicians will lose money/positions.
How disheartening. Michigan couldn't be much further in the toilet.

by judiper on Thu Aug 21st, 2008 at 06:35:18 PM EST
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Sorry to hear. Its tough going against the great inertia that state (and federal) government seems to be mired in.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Thu Aug 21st, 2008 at 09:27:01 PM EST
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Anyone playing at the Repub Convention? (none / 0)

I'm running for the US Senate again, Wisconsin 2012.

by ben masel (bDESPAMmasel@tds.net) on Tue Aug 12th, 2008 at 11:13:57 PM EST

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Jared Polis becomes first openly gay man to be elected to Congress (okay, okay, he still has to win his Boulder, Colorado district in the general).

by BooMan on Wed Aug 13th, 2008 at 12:27:14 PM EST

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now if the rest of the country could grow up, we might get somewhere.

by judiper on Wed Aug 13th, 2008 at 09:50:10 PM EST
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Blog Indiana 2008 (none / 0)

If you're close to Indianapolis, take a look at the first ever Blog Indiana Conference. I'm going to check it out on Saturday. Howard Dean was in town Wednesday, maybe he'll show up;-)

This looks interesting.

The Barack Obama campaign's National Blog Editor, Laurin Manning, has agreed to participate in Blog Indiana's panel, "How Social Media Impacts Elections".
The panel, which includes bloggers and online editors from across Indiana, will discuss how blogging and advances in social media have altered the political landscape in fundamental ways, from how candidates raise funds to how campaigns spread their message.

And bilerico will be there.

Bil Browning is a long-time LGBT activist and writer. He is the co-owner and Publisher of The Bilerico Project. He and his partner, Jerame Davis, live with their teenage daughter in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Thu Aug 14th, 2008 at 10:35:02 PM EST

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How did the Blog Indiana go? Looked like they had some interesting sessions.

by judiper on Sat Aug 16th, 2008 at 06:26:43 PM EST
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Here's a brief report with pix. I enjoyed it.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Aug 16th, 2008 at 08:35:05 PM EST
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Nice crowd. Good pics. So now you know everything there is
to know about political blogging, right?

by judiper on Sun Aug 17th, 2008 at 10:26:45 AM EST
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Oh, I could go through the mechanics of setting up a blog pretty easily, but the writers here at BT give me great cause for humility in the posting department;-)

Do you ever stop in the cafe? There are some very nice people there to hang out with (mostly early risers). You might enjoy the company there, as I do.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sun Aug 17th, 2008 at 11:40:20 AM EST
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not usually. I'll check it out though. I'm usually just a lurker and commenter.

by judiper on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 09:03:13 PM EST
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The ambiance is generally pretty relaxed and at times, we can be downright slackers;-)

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Aug 18th, 2008 at 10:44:18 PM EST
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Stephanie Tubbs-Jones has been hospitalized.

by BooMan on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 at 12:12:06 PM EST

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Oh shit. Very bad news for the Congresswoman.

by BooMan on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 at 12:16:11 PM EST
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CNN is reporting that she has died

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 at 02:34:41 PM EST
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heard that too. And that John Kerry already gave a statement.

by judiper on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 at 05:28:03 PM EST
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Not dead but not good (none / 0)

Her condition updated at 6:00

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 at 06:42:48 PM EST
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According to the Dayton Daily News, Sen. John McCain is still giving away tickets to his Friday rally where he will unveil his running mate. He's having trouble filling a 10,000 seat arena.
The contrast with Sen. Barack Obama giving a speech before 75,000 people tonight is striking and speaks to the excitement factor between the candidates. Obama tickets have been sold out for weeks.

link

by BooMan on Thu Aug 28th, 2008 at 12:08:10 PM EST

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You gotta love that. LOL!

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by Real History Lisa (lpeaseRemoveThis@gte.net) on Thu Aug 28th, 2008 at 12:13:31 PM EST
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Obams'a Monday Rally (none / 0)

Is anyone else going to the rally on Labor Day at Hart Plaza? I plan on being there and I thought it might be cool to meet some fellow Boo Tribbers!

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Sun Aug 31st, 2008 at 02:05:33 PM EST

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did you make it to Hart Plaza? I was kinda glad I didn't make the trek after hearing about the massive lines and then he only spoke for about 10 minutes if that. I'm just south of Detroit.

by judiper on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 08:32:47 PM EST
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What? You didn't read my diary? It's still up, under world diaries :) I too am south of Detroit - Windsor (a Detroit area girl who married a Canadian for his universal health care)

I made it to Jefferson and that was as far as I got.

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 08:39:34 PM EST
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Glad most of the Kwame drama is over. Although I do believe there is a lot more to come out yet.

by judiper on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 08:34:56 PM EST

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It is going to be ugly. The city council is next. I hope that a few city residents get together to try and change the charter so that council members are elected by wards.

Visit me at Tunnel Traveller

by Teacher Toni (tacoralatyahoodotcom) on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 08:40:53 PM EST
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well, just as expected, the Michigan Supreme Court turned down the ballot proposal for some real government reform in Michigan. It helps that the Michigan supreme court is the right arm of the republican party, and that they would have had their salaries cut and jobs in jeopardy?. It still amazes me that congress can vote themselves a raise or make decisions that will affect them. I'm disgusted and close to giving up.

by judiper on Wed Sep 10th, 2008 at 09:41:44 PM EST

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Sorry to hear. It reminds me of the crappy voter ID law we have here in Indiana and how the supremes in DC refused to strike it down. On a more local note, we're thinking of adding Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Randall Shepherd to our campaign list of people to defeat due to his hostility to local government and willingness to toady for guv Mitch Daniels. He is on the Nov. ballot.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Thu Sep 11th, 2008 at 06:02:58 PM EST
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we are trying to get in Diane Marie Hathaway in Michigan for the very same reason.

by judiper on Thu Sep 11th, 2008 at 07:45:09 PM EST
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If you want to help win Ohio, visit Vote Today Ohio.

by BooMan on Mon Sep 15th, 2008 at 04:24:38 PM EST

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I had the opportunity to volunteer at Biden's visit to Flat Rock Michigan. The speech was great of course. He's a great speaker and the crowd loved him. His meme now is for Americans to "stand up". I sure hope they do!!!

by judiper on Tue Sep 16th, 2008 at 09:14:54 PM EST

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WASHINGTON -- Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska on Wednesday became the nation's most prominent Republican officeholder to publicly question whether Sarah Palin has the experience to serve as president.
"She doesn't have any foreign policy credentials," Hagel said in an interview. "You get a passport for the first time in your life last year? I mean, I don't know what you can say. You can't say anything."
Palin was elected governor of Alaska in 2006 and before that was the mayor of a small town.
Democrats have raised questions about Palin since Sen. John McCain picked her as his vice presidential running mate. Most national Republican officeholders have rallied to Palin's candidacy.
Palin has cited the proximity of Alaska to Russia as evidence of her international experience.
Hagel scoffed at that notion.
"I think they ought to be just honest about it and stop the nonsense about, 'I look out my window and I see Russia and so therefore I know something about Russia,'" he said. "That kind of thing is insulting to the American people."

link

by BooMan on Thu Sep 18th, 2008 at 12:29:34 PM EST

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I hope he's not the last rational republican to come out and speak the truth.

by judiper on Thu Sep 18th, 2008 at 08:32:28 PM EST
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he's not the last, maybe the second-to-last.

by BooMan on Thu Sep 18th, 2008 at 08:35:40 PM EST
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by BooMan on Tue Sep 23rd, 2008 at 01:00:27 PM EST

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K/O's video:

by BooMan on Sat Sep 27th, 2008 at 03:35:20 PM EST

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I like it!

I finally got to meet our candidate for governor, Jill Long-Thompson, this morning. She comes across very well in person and has a decent stump speech. She's a long shot, but its certainly a possibility this year. We're working like hell to make it happen.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Sep 27th, 2008 at 08:38:54 PM EST
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Just because mccain is pulling out of Michigan does not mean we can relax. There is a lot of racial history in this state and I see more Mccain signs where I live Downriver (just south of Detroit) than Obama ones. If anything we need to work harder.

by judiper on Sat Oct 4th, 2008 at 02:57:40 PM EST

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The McCain people have finally started running ads here. Indiana is almost a dead heat right now. Obama is coming to visit Indianapolis one more time this coming Wednesday. I think the state may very well go blue for a change. I wish we could get rid of the current guv as well, but he is running a very competent, well funded campaign. He projects the Mr. Folksy image with great alacrity and the low info voters really seem to eat it up.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 4th, 2008 at 04:24:40 PM EST
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sort of like Palin. The woman is an abomination. It's beyond belief that people would think she is capable of running this country.
I'm very worried about Michigan.

by judiper on Sat Oct 4th, 2008 at 06:58:10 PM EST
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As you said above, we've got to work even harder to do what we can.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 4th, 2008 at 09:35:18 PM EST
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they must be up to some tricks. Knollenberg, a big Michigan repub has invited palin back to campaign in Michigan. He's down in the polls and needs them back to help him win.
Should be interesting to see if mccain folds and lets her come back. we'll know who wheres the pants on this team!

by judiper on Sun Oct 5th, 2008 at 09:20:06 AM EST
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