Im a 24 yr old democratic activist here in houston tx!
This article written in mid-January is an eye opener. It tells of how the head of the ADL asked Obama to leave Wright's church. ADL Foxman discusses his on moment where he confronted his rabbi over his views and then left his synogogue over it. Foxman expresses great concern over Wright. Wright praises Farakhan as a tower of our time, even gives him an award. Then the ADL shows that at the same time last year Wright praised Farakhan Minister Farakhan was bashing Jews virulently in Chicago. He called Jews "satanic."
Foxman never recieved a response back from the Obama campaign on his question of actually leaving Wright's church. Im sure we will hear much much more on this in the comming weeks. What a mess for Obama....
Hillary on the move in Texas! Regains polling lead, possible new momentum shift in tthe state (see below). Big story here-Obama backer Veronica Escobar,El Paso Co Comissioner flips to Hillary after watching this week's debate. Also, progressive legend, frmr State Rep Dana Danburg, who represented the famous Houston Montrose and Museum districts- fought for 20yrs for the rights of all. A beloved figure among liberals, she lost her seat when delay redrew her lines and broke up her district.
Hillary is now barnstorming the state,including giving a key energy speech tonight in Houston, which none of her rivals bothered to attend. Also, she launches her last BIG Texas push with huge Houston,Dallas,Ft Worth and El Paso rallies. Also, tommorrow she will have a rally with veterans in Waco.
Gen. Clark is now in Texas and will be holding events throughout the state! Please see below for info on these events, and on Hillary's new key endorsees.
How long can Obama remain a viable general election candidate with documented news stories like this. ive read accounts about his association with Ayers and Khalidi in many bits in papers etc.. What will the media and McCain do with a tale of obama serving as a paid board director of a group that calls Israel's existance a "catastrophe." What will happen to the dem's hances when the name Ayers is looked into-i saw a bit even today on him on Cnn? Ayers plotted to bomb govt buildings. At minimum such stories certainly draw question to Obama's judgement. Candidates must be vetted before winning the nom. Tonight i have great concerns if Obama is the nominee.
This is a story gaining traction on the blogs and now on ABC News. It is about obama's comments on Hillary and her "emotions." Sadly, another statement was made earlier about Hilary having her claws out.-
"You challenge the status quo and suddenly the claws come out."
http://roxanne.typepad.com/rantrave/2008
/02/the-claws-come.html
Hillary is ridiculed by Matthews for the way she claps. When she goes to a debate or to the Sneate floor comments are made about her showing "cleavage" or wearing an "off jacket." Whether you like Hillary or not clealry such comments are not productive-at minimum. Andrea Mitchell yesterday found his remarks to be way off the mark and expects more about this one.
I, and many others today call for an apaology from Obama's campaign for such remarks. Hillary has to apologize for critiquing Obama etc.. Let's hope as a party that Hillary does not lose the nomination because of her sex. Tat would have lasting terribe damage to the democrats...
This past evening Hillary gave a tough interview to WCLA tv. She talked about media bias, MSNBC, and questioned Obama's relations to Exelon and Rezko. Could this be the Maggie Williams effect? We shall see in the days ahead...
Here is the 30 minute interview on tape:
American icon, and former US Senator John Glenn is to endorse Hillary! An Ohio hero, and is also beloved by any of us in Texas because of NASA.
The Dean of the House, Dingell, longtime champion of universal healthcare for 50 years and chair of key committees decided to back Hillary today. Also, Congressman Kildee endorsed Hillary today as well! Two important endorsements for Hillary today!!!!
SUSA shows good numbers for Hillary today. The polls are all over for sure. But she looks good re SUSA!
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