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November 1, 2009
University of Florida "Election Results Watch Party at Brophy's" today
Event: Election Results Watch Party at Brophy's, What: Bar Night Start Time: Today, November 1 at 7:50pm End Time: Today, November 1 at 10:50pm Where: Brophy's Pub, Gainesville, Florida
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Friend --
Yesterday brought huge news out of New York's 23rd congressional district.
Republican Dede Scozzafava has suspended her campaign, leaving a two-way race between Democrat Bill Owens and Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman.
Bill Owens is President Obama's choice for the seat -- while Doug Hoffman's sole mission in Congress would be to oppose the agenda we've worked so hard to enact.
It's more important than ever to turn out the vote for Bill Owens. We're running out of time -- so we need your help. Call three Owens voters and remind them to vote on Tuesday:
http://my.barackobama.com/CallforOwens
Our online tool will make it quick and easy -- and President Obama is counting on you to get involved.
Thanks,
Mitch
---------------Original Message--------------- From: Mitch Stewart, BarackObama.com Subject: Help win this election
New York's 23rd congressional district hasn't been represented by a Democrat since the 1800's -- but in a few days, we'll have a chance to win and send President Obama a strong ally in Congress.
It's an unusual, three-way race. Republican leaders in Washington are picking sides between the GOP and Conservative Party candidates, while our movement is united behind President Obama's choice: Democrat Bill Owens, an Air Force veteran with a proven record of creating jobs.
But, just like last year, everyone will need to get involved to win. Turnout is everything -- the election could be decided by a handful of votes. So we need your help to call Bill Owens supporters and make sure they get out to vote next Tuesday.
Using our simple online tool, making calls is easy and effective. Can the President count on you to get involved now?
Call Bill Owens supporters in NY-23 and remind them to vote Tuesday.
Thousands of OFA supporters have made calls using our online "Neighbor to Neighbor" tool in the past year. Just log in (or create an account) and follow the simple instructions.
In no time, you'll be on the phone with an Owens supporter who is grateful for the reminder to vote -- and you'll have a tremendous impact on a key special election from the comfort of your own home.
A week ago, President Obama wrote folks in New York to announce his support for Bill Owens:
"As I work to change the tone of our nation's politics and end the petty partisanship that has dominated Washington for too long, I'll need the help of leaders like Bill.
But my support will only take Bill so far. As we learned last year, true change doesn't come from folks in Washington, but from the dedication and energy of people like you."
It's true -- we proved last year that thousands of volunteers knocking on doors and making phone calls can accomplish anything. And today, we need your help again.
Call Owens supporters and remind them to vote Tuesday:
Mitch Stewart Director Organizing for America
VIDEO: Pres. Obama Weekly Address
from C-SPAN Recent Video In his weekly address, Pres. Obama recounted the milestones on the economy and the Recovery Act. Though acknowledging that unemployment numbers were still high, the president also "applauds the fact that the Recovery Act has now created or saved more than a million jobs." Length: 5 min.
Published: Saturday at 10am (ET)
US Considers Financial Sanctions Against Guinea
from VOA News: Politics Sanctions to prompt junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara to step aside and allow free elections
Abdullah: Will Not Participate in Afghanistan's Presidential Runoff Election
from VOA News: Politics Sunday announcement puts Saturday's election process in doubt
Clinton: Mideast Talks Should Resume Without Preconditions
from VOA News: Politics US secretary of state calls on Israelis, Palestinians to resume peace negotiations immediately and without preconditions
Abdullah's Withdrawal Creates Uncertainty, But Also Opportunities
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Karzai has been presented with an opportunity to pull off his political rebirth. His first task will be to reach out to Abdullah and other political opponents so that political friction won’t morph into violence. He can also potentially turn a page in his relationship with the international community.
Demonstrators In Russian City Protest Election Results
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty A demonstration was held in the southwestern Russian city of Azov to protest the results of national elections held on October 11, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Karzai Hopes For Runoff Vote, But Will Abide By Decisions
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he hopes there will be an election runoff in Afghanistan on November 7, despite the withdrawal of his only challenger, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah. But Karzai says he will abide by any ruling on the vote made by the Afghan Independent Election Commission. Karzai made the comments in an exclusive interview with RFE/RL Radio Free Afghanistan’s Breshna Nazari in Kabul.
U.S. Official Calls On Kazakhstan To Adhere To OSCE Pledges
from Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty A U.S. official has called on Kazakhstan to fulfill its obligations before it assumes the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reports.
Clinton urges Abbas to talk without settlement halt
from Reuters: Politics JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton turned U.S. pressure on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday when she endorsed Israel's view that its expansion of settlements on occupied land should not be a bar to resuming peace talks.
Japan foreign minister to meet Clinton over U.S. bases: report
from Reuters: Politics TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's foreign minister will meet his U.S. counterpart on Friday for talks expected to focus on a row over the reorganization of U.S. military bases in Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday.
Russia-U.S. weapons talks on track: Kremlin adviser
from Reuters: Politics MARRAKESH, Morocco (Reuters) - Russia and the United States are on track to sign a new deal to reduce their arsenals of nuclear weapons by the time a previous agreement expires next month, a Kremlin aide said at a policy conference in Morocco.
Obama's Afghan decision not likely before November 11
from Reuters: Politics WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is unlikely to make a decision on his Afghanistan strategy and sending thousands more troops there before he embarks on his trip to Asia on November 11, a senior administration official said on Saturday.
Abdullah withdraws from runoff
from Politico.com: Politics by The Associated PressAfghan challenger effectively grants Karzai victory, but casts further doubt on the gov't's credibility.
China taps huge copper reserves in Afghanistan
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By RICHARD LARDNERWASHINGTON (AP) -- At a former al-Qaida stronghold southeast of the Afghan capital, a state-owned Chinese company is at work on a $3 billion mine project to tap one of the world's largest unexploited copper reserves, a potential financial boon for an impoverished country mired in war....
Geithner: Recovery could be 'a little choppy'
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the economic recovery "could be a little choppy" and it's going to take a while....
Obama goes to NJ for final pitch of '09 elections
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is making a last-minute campaign appearance for New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's re-election bid....
Clinton praises Israeli concessions
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By ROBERT BURNSMARRAKECH, Morocco (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is praising Israel for "unprecedented" concessions in the interest of restarting peace talks with the Palestinians, but her shuttle diplomacy produced no sign of a breakthrough....
Geithner says banking system now 'more stable'
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (GYT'-nur) says the U.S. banking system is "dramatically more stable" because of the government bailout....
Audit warns KBR to cut number of employees in Iraq
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST by By RICHARD LARDNERWASHINGTON (AP) -- Pentagon auditors are warning the Army's primary support contractor in Iraq, responsible for everything from mail and laundry to housing and meals, to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll....
Geithner: Economy rebounding, but job growth lags
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m. EST WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner acknowledges the federal budget deficit is too high, but that the priorities now are economic growth and job creation....
Washington Workers and Supporters Rally to Save People With Disabilities
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by admin
If you really want to attend the JFK Banquet but are a student, unemployed or otherwise unable to afford a ticket, please contact me about a special opportunity made possible by a generous fellow Democrat.
Chryssa chryssa_marie@yahoo.com --------------------
And while we're at it let's do all we can for Nina Trasoff!
Pima County Working Young Democrats
This is an incredibly important election for our city and we need to make sure that young people are out voting! Please make sure to post this on your pages and send it to as many friends as you can!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0i0wKyu1B4
Deya Nevarez President Pima County Working Young Democrats --------------------
Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of StateJerusalem
October 31, 2009
Two Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings with Congressman Murphy! TODAY!
Connecticut Young Democrats
Hello all,
Here is some information about some Health Care Reform themed Town Hall style meetings that Congressman Chris Murphy is holding TODAY as well as a phone call meeting on Wednesday. I hope you can take time out of your busy schedule to attend. Thanks!
* Due to space limitations, these town hall events today will be for residents of the Fifth District only.
SUNDAY
WHO: Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5)
WHAT: Town hall meeting on health care reform legislation
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 1:30-3pm
WHERE: Avon High School
510 West Avon Road
Avon
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 5:30-7pm
WHERE: Lincoln Middle School
164 Centennial Avenue
Meriden
WEDNESDAY
WHO: Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) (calling in from Washington D.C.)
WHAT: Telephone town hall on health care reform legislation
WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 6:20-7:20pm
CALL IN: (877) 229-8493
PIN: 13348
Thank You! --------------------
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