Posts with the tag iowa

Keep Fighting, Bill!

User from Frisco, TX — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:52:05 MST

Bill,

There are a lot of recent naysayers, and the pundits are saying you're ready to close shop. From this Clinton-leaning, yet undecided voter, DON'T DO IT!

In an ideal world, you would be the obvious choice. No one has your experience in so many areas. You have proven time, and time again, that the person willing to sit down at the table and negotiate for peace is you. You have been awarded so much, and nominated even more. I trust you to get things done at the United Nations.

Reality affects my vote, and I'm honest about that. This isn't an ideal world. However, you are fullfilling such a valuable position in this contest: you are directing the dialogue. You are making sure the right questions get asked. You are the conscience of the Democratic Primary. Every day you stay put is a day that the voters are better informed, and the candidates are called to task. Nominee or not, America needs you, Bill. Keep fighting and the winner will be us!

Looking to New Hampshire

Andrew — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:38:43 MST

Yesterday I was glued to the Iowa news coverage. I was watching and hoping for caucuses to show their minimum 15% for Governor Richardson. Unfortunately, I think too many people were torn between Dodd, Biden, and Richardson that the 15% margin was not achieved for any in so many places.

Looking forward to New Hampshire, I see a great opportunity for Richardson! Now that Dodd and Biden have removed themselves from the running, I hope more people will see Richardson. Also, since New Hampshire is not a caucus system, I think we will be happy to see a strong showing for Governor Richardson.

I will be anxious to see how the debate on Saturday night goes, and I seriously hope the media does not slight the Governor on air time, as they do in their news coverage every day. It is my hope that the Governor will gain momentum in New Hampshire, and everyone will be discussing his experience and vision.

The Iowa Caucuses

Asher — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:05:37 MST

Tonight, check with ASHERHEIMERMANN.com for the fastest results and the latest breaking developments for the Iowa Caucuses. The arcane rules governing Thursday's Iowa Democratic caucuses will test even the most organized campaign, but mastery of the process could launch a candidate on a path to the White House.

The Iowa Caucuses start at 8pm ET / 7pm CT and the Presidential Candidates have to show up at caucus sites to vote. Also, the Presidential Candidates must have at lease 15 percent of the voters to be "viable".

Please go to www.ASHERHEIMERMANN.com/blog to vote for your favorite candidate in the 2008 Presidential Poll.

Haga el caucus HOY para Bill Richardson

S.R. Sidarth — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 23:56:07 MST

Como Presidente de los Estados Unidos, Bill Richardson va a retirar a todas nuestras tropas de Irak, crear buenos empleos y aprobar una reforma migratoria extensa y humana. Él ha unido a distintas personas para lograr una diferencia por toda su carrera, incluyendo como Congresista, Embajador Estadounidense de las Naciones Unidas, Secretario de Energía y Gobernador de Nuevo México. Apoye al único candidato con décadas de experiencia y un plan para cambiar nuestro país y lograr una diferencia en la vida de todo estadounidense. Si Ud. vive en Iowa, por favor haga el caucus para Bill Richardson esta noche el jueves 3 de enero.

Para recibir más información sobre el caucus en Iowa, haga clic aquí.

¿Por qué apoyo a Bill Richardson?- parte 2

S.R. Sidarth — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:59:42 MST

De Gil Solis, un voluntario para Richardson para Presidente, de West Liberty, Iowa:

Querido Amigo,

Estamos a punto de vivir un momento político muy importante en la nación más poderosa del mundo: el caucus, la junta política que organiza el partido demócrata de Iowa para seleccionar al candidato que nos representará en las elecciones para Presidente en 2008.

Considero que es de vital importancia, crucial y determinante, la participación de todos nosotros en este evento que se llevará a cabo el jueves 3 de enero, ya que ahí se designará a la persona que será nuestro candidato a la presidencia de los Estados Unidos. Quizá ya conoce algunos precandidatos; sin embargo, en esta ocasión me dirijo a usted para invitarle conocer un poco más de la trayectoria y capacidad política del gobernador Bill Richardson, nuestro candidato. ¿Por qué digo nuestro candidato? Pues es muy simple: Bill Richardson es la persona que en este momento reúne todo lo necesario para ser nuestro candidato, y por supuesto, el mejor Presidente de los Estados Unidos.

Como el primer precandidato latino del partido demócrata a la presidencia, Bill Richardson es un gran ejemplo de lo lejos que podemos llegar los latinos en este país. En este momento, juntos podemos elegir a un Presidente con la experiencia, preparación y valentía para crear un cambio que beneficie a todos y no solamente a unos cuantos privilegiados.

Les voy a decir por qué considero que Bill Richardson es el candidato que reúne todos los requisitos para ser un buen Presidente; ninguno de los demás aspirantes tiene la experiencia que tiene él.

Como Congresista, luchó a favor de nuevas reglas para combatir la contaminación del medio ambiente.

Como Secretario de Energía, luchó a favor de la energía renovable y habló sobre el peligro del calentamiento global.

Como Embajador de las Naciones Unidas, llegó a ser el negociador más destacado, negociando con varias naciones y manejando crisis a nivel internacional.

Como Gobernador de Nuevo México, cortó los impuestos, creó más de ochenta mil nuevos empleos y aumentó los salarios de maestros en las escuelas públicas. Todos los niños menores de 12 años de edad en Nuevo México tienen cobertura de salud garantizada por la administración del gobernador Richardson.

Él es el único candidato que hable con seriedad sobre el tema de la inmigración: está en contra de la construcción del muro entre México y Estados Unidos y está a favor de una reforma migratoria seria.

Como podemos ver, esto es solo un poco de lo que el gobernador Richardson ha logrado en su vida como político. Es evidente que no hay otro candidato con la experiencia y preparación que pueda asumir este compromiso con responsabilidad. Otros candidatos tienen planes y promesas, pero no experiencia.

Bill Richardson está listo: lo ha demostrado con sus hechos como Congresista, Secretario de Energía, Embajador de las Naciones Unidas y Gobernador de Nuevo México. Yo creo que con Richardson nadie pierde y todos ganamos. A la trayectoria política de Bill Richardson comprueba que es la mejor opción: tiene la experiencia, liderazgo y valentía que se necesita para reparar los daños causados por la administración Bush y asegurar un mejor futuro para todos.

Les invito a participar en el caucus este jueves 3 de enero. Por supuesto, le invito a darle todo el apoyo a nuestro candidato, y al candidato de todos, el gobernador Bill Richardson.

Gracias.

Su Amigo,
Adalbert Gil Solis
West Liberty, IA

Richardson Rising in Iowa

Ken Camp — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:15:34 MST

Promoted by Joaquin

As we get closer to Thursday's Iowa caucuses, a new MSNBC/McClatchy/Mason-Dixon poll shows New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's support surging to 12%, vaulting him back into contention in Iowa.

While 12% isn't enough to win, Richardson doesn't need to win Iowa in order to be successful. Surpassing any of the so-called frontrunners will be a victory for Governor Richardson and give his campaign a boost heading into New Hampshire, while dealing a serious blow to the opposition.

As we saw in 2004, when Iowa voters made up their minds late for John Kerry (who was still polling at 7% in mid-December), in 2008 not all Iowans have made their minds up yet.

The poll also found, however, that one in five Iowa Democrats and one in three Iowa Republicans said they could still change their minds before the caucuses on Thursday -- the first big test in the state-by-state battle to choose candidates for the November presidential election. [emphasis mine]

With 20 percent of the voters having a possible change of heart and 8 percent undecided, in addition to his current support which is surging, come Thursday Governor Richardson will be right in the midst of things.

¿Por qué apoyo a Bill Richardson?- parte 1

S.R. Sidarth — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:55:13 MST

Con una sola semana antes de la elección en Iowa, vamos a empezar una nueva serie de posts: ¿Por qué apoyo a Bill Richardson? Espero que lo disfruten.

De Juan Cadena de Muscatine, IA:

Amigos,

Yo les hablo hoy por medio de este escrito como un Latino viviendo en Iowa que ha llegado a entender que mis ideales de familia son similares a esos de otros residentes de Iowa. Yo reconozco que mi preocupación sobre algunos temas son las mismas preocupaciones compartidas con mis colegas de trabajo y amigos/as. Y como Latino, entiendo la importancia de resaltar y tratar los temas como el mejoramiento de la educación, mejoría de empleo y la importancia de inmigración.

La mejoría de empleo a base de un trabajo mejor pagado es una de las razones fundamentales por la cual mis padres decidieron venir a este país, y es importante destacar que el Gobernador Bill Richardson ha creado 80,000 nuevos trabajos de alto salario en Nuevo México. Mis padres siempre fomentaron la necesidad de una buena educación para mis hermanos y yo, por lo cual el aumento de salario mínimo a los maestros de Nuevo México por medio del Gobernador Richardson aseguró la estadía de maestros calificados en las escuelas de miles de niños. La comunidad Latina es más susceptible a diabetes y otros males de salud que son preventivos y como Presidente de los EE. UU., el Gobernador Richardson se va a asegurar que toda la comunidad Americana tenga seguro médico.

Por último, a la edad de 13 anos, Bill Richardson llegó a este país con pocos amigos y familia. Yo estoy seguro que él entiende más que nadie la experiencia de millones de inmigrantes a este país.

Por estas razones y más, el jueves 3 de enero del 2008 yo voy a hacer el caucus para Bill Richardson y les pido a ustedes Amigos que me acompañen.

Sinceramente,

Juan Cadena

Muscatine, IA

Your Job

Seth Tanner — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:56:20 MST

From campaign manager Dave Contarino

Out here in Iowa it feels like we're in the middle of a whirlwind -- there is so much going on, and so much to do in the 8 days leading up to the Iowa caucuses.
Our number one job here on the ground right now is talking directly to Iowans -- telling them about the Govenor's strong positions on ending the war, starting a new energy revolution, and creating new jobs in new sectors to support middle class families.
And the best way to get that message is across is person-to-person.
Just this morning hundreds of Richardson Roadrunners left New Mexico to join us up here in this last sprint to the caucuses. They came because they personally know how New Mexico has surged ahead under Governor Richardson's leadership.
You also have something to offer that will be a huge help for us here on the ground -- even if you can't make it to Iowa this week. There are still many people who don't really know the Governor, or his positions -- we are narrowing that number every day, but some people are only focusing now. But you do -- you know where he stands, and why you support him -- whether it is for his stance on ending war, his record of creating jobs, or his extensive diplomatic experience. Now we need you to share that with Iowa caucus-goers.
We have built an online tool to allow people to phone Iowa voters and talk to them about the issues and the Governor's record. These are critical contacts in these last few days as undecided caucus-goers are making up their minds.
And, you can make these calls on your own time, at your own pace, from your own home. It is easy, with the scripts, tips, and the answer responses all built in.
Go to http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/calliowa now and get your first people to call.
We have a lot of people to reach, and now you can help us get to a few more.
Thank you for all your help.
Talk to you soon--
Dave

Choose Richardson

Stephen Cassidy — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:28:07 MST

From the letters to the editor in the Des Moines Register today:

Like many Iowa Democrats, I take our first-in-the-nation caucus as a serious responsibility. With that in mind, it was particularly disappointing to read the Register's Dec. 16 endorsement of Hillary Clinton.
While the endorsement talks about Clinton's preparedness to lead the nation, the reality is that we need a Democratic candidate who is qualified and is a mediator, who can get elected and heal this nation. Clinton will do the opposite, just by being there. The endorsement says that "unfortunately, for many Americans, perceptions of Clinton, now 60, remain stuck in a 1990s time warp."
Boy, does that say it all: Perception is everything. Clinton's very presence is divisive. Even if she were to win the nomination, she cannot win the election. Suggesting that she carries too much baggage is an understatement.
I have been a Bill Richardson supporter since this past spring when his TV ads introduced him, and I maintained my support through the Harkin Steak Fry and the Jefferson Jackson dinner and after listening to all of the candidates. I have had lots of opportunities to give in to the media's forcing the top three candidates down my throat and to be swayed by other campaigns at events.
Richardson and Clinton are not alike. Bill Richardson is the most qualified candidate on all fronts, but he is a mediator who can regain trust and respect internationally for our country. He can draw Republican and independent voters next November and win the election. Clinton cannot.
- Sean Sullivan, Cumming, Iowa.

A message for rural Iowans

User from Coralville, IA — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:54:15 MST

I just attended a training session for the upcoming Iowa Caucuses. It covered a lot of ground, and was excellent. Much time was spent on the procedures that will be needed in the larger precincts, those that will be electing six or seven, or even ten or twelve delegates.

Some of us will face different challenges. There are a lot of rural precincts (and some in towns, like mine: Coralville 3rd) that will elect three or fewer delegates. That means that we will have to beat out one or more of the "top three." But we can do it, and make a huge difference for Governor Richardson. I think that he is the best candidate for rural Iowa, and rural people across America.

If you live in one of the small precincts, I urge you to do three things:

-- talk to your friends over the next couple of weeks, and tell them why you support Gov. Richardson
-- arrive early on caucus night. If there is a precinct captain, offer to help him or her. If not, and no one is taking the lead, step up and take the lead yourself to make sure that Richardson supporters band together and win a delegate.
-- stand firm: don't let the Clinton or Obama or Edwards people "steal" you for their group. They will try.

Remember that if your precinct is electing only one delegate, it is done by written ballot, just like a regular election. There is no opportunity to "realign" like they do in the larger precincts.

The Iowa Caucus is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the future of America. Don't miss it!

Follow Your Heart, Especially if it Says "Richardson for Prez"

User from Chariton, IA — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:52:38 MST

I'm a senior in high school and this is my first caucus and Iowans are getting all the fun!

Bill Richardson came to my town, the ink blot on the map labeled Chariton, Iowa. During this past week I decided that I will caucus for Bill Richardson in January. Originally I threw my support behind Richardson, but then switched to Edwards because I thought that backing a winning candidate was important, but it isn't. The lesson I learned is that in the end you have to listen to your heart, and mine told me Richardson for President. To me the most important quality a candidate can have is executive experience, and Richardson is the only one who possesses it. I also loved how he wants to end Iraq quickly, and his support of the evironment, brilliant! Our appearance to other nations needs to be restored and Richardson has a great background.

Of all the candidates who have come to Chariton, Richardson scored the highest. He attempted to connect with the crowd, he answered our questions, and delivered adequate answers with a serious, yet somewhat humorous tone (even the hard ones). He even attempted to wow us by reading facts about Lucas County off a index cards, I was impressed. He actually tried to connect. No, he isn't a phenomenal public speaker, but I believe that he will do a great job as President. Plus, I look forward towards a Horatio Sanchez impersanation on SNL when he wins! Richardson has inundated Iowa with ads, more than anyone else that's where your donations are headed, and he has by far the best ads, he makes Obama's look like they were done by ametuers. Richardson needs to pour more ads on right now and show Iowans he knows what common sense is and that he has more than any other candidate (This strategy is working for Huckabee, and oh how I hate Huckabee.......blood curdling).

I'm putting on a bumper sticker, now that's true support.!

It's time to take down the triple entente (Hillary, Obama, & Edwards). If Richardson can beat one of the top three in Iowa he will effectively end their campaign and sling shot his campaign into serious contention come Nevada. It's a horse race, and momentum is vital!

Setting The Stage For An Upset In Iowa

Stephen Cassidy — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:34:40 MST

In 2004, Richard Gephardt went negative on front runner Howard Dean, and Dean counter attacked. Voters in Iowa were turned off. Two candidates with positive messages, John Kerry and John Edwards, came from behind to win. Six weeks before the election Kerry was polling in the mid teens and Edwards was still in the single digits.

Could we be soon witnessing a repeat of 2004? Clinton, Obama and Edwards are locked in a tie for first place, and the race is starting to heat up. As reported by Iowa political commentator David Yepsen:

The 2008 Edwards doesn't sound much like the 2004 Edwards Iowa Democrats came to admire. Now, he sounds increasingly sharp-edged in campaign stump speeches that often border on class-warfare politics. He's started flaying away at the Clinton years in the White House. He and Obama talk about Clinton's support from lobbyists. Clinton has started pushing back about Obama's lack of experience, recently pointing out that living for a few years in a foreign country as a child hardly makes you a foreign-policy expert.

Back and forth it goes. At one level, it's a good thing. Democratic caucus-goers are entitled to vet candidates and see them probe one another's weaknesses before the GOP does it in the November campaign. But Democrats have to be careful about this stuff. Edwards' negativity mars the sunny, moderate image that served him well in 2004. Obama's attacks distract from the politics of hope he likes to preach. Clinton's attacks just undercut her efforts to change her image as a cold-hearted candidate.

Whom might benefit if it gets ugly at the top? Yepsen highlights Richardson:

Richardson holds a firm grip on fourth place in the race. He's done that with a combination of hard work - he's been in 98 counties - a positive message and some genuinely humorous television advertising earlier in the campaign. "I sense a lot of grass-roots momentum, especially in rural areas," Richardson said in an interview. He packed more than 200 people into the meeting room at the Saylor Township fire department on Saturday afternoon last week. They were mostly older and blue-collar union Democrats, the kind of folks who show up at caucuses. "We're getting huge crowds," he said. "I sense this race is not over. Polls show 50 percent undecided. There's a lot of fluidity. Iowans are known for making up their minds at the last minute."

How is it going for Richardson in Iowa? The Washington Post reported:

New Mexico Bill Richardson has barnstormed 95 of Iowa's 99 counties, wooing rural Democrats with his pro-gun record and urban caucus goers with his aggressive Iraq withdrawal plan. He has fielded questions on every imaginable subject, from term limits to the space station. The Richardson style is frank but casual. He leans forward in his cowboy boots, fists jammed in his suit pocket.

. . .His niche is the positive moderate, similar to Edwards circa 2004. Indeed, Richardson is trying to eat into Edwards' support among working class, small town caucus goers. "I think Edwards tends to attract the same people I need to attract," Richardson said. His events also draw large numbers of older women - part of Clinton's target audience. "I like her, but I think she's too polarizing," said Mary Kathryn Gepner, a librarian who attended a Richardson event in Mt. Ayr, and lists Edwards and Richardson as her first and second choices.

The following video will give you a sense of how Iowa voters are responding to Richardson. Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSUepIkRBOk

What vision is Richardson articulating for America when he speaks to Iowa voters? Richardson recently outlined his vision for our nation at the end of a speech on a new farm policy for America:

Unfortunately, in Washington today there's too much negativity. Negativity over health care. Negativity over immigration. But when I travel around Iowa, I see something different. I am reminded again that we are a positive nation, founded on inspiring principles.

I see a place where character is more than the contents of your bank account. Where leadership means more than a list of things you plan to do. Where your neighbor's word is more important than all the smooth talk in the world. I see a people who reward those who work hard; but also recognize that even the hardest workers cannot do it alone.

I see a nation attached to our land, but rooted in our values. I have a vision of America in ascendancy. It's a vision that all our people, whether they are in blue, red our purple states can share.

This is America. We landed a man on the moon. We built the internet. We beat the Great depression. We defeated the Nazis. We routed the Soviet Union in a global battle over the future of the planet. So my message for all those who are pessimists, those who are negative, those who are angry is this: We can do it.

To those who said I couldn't get those hostages out of Sudan -- I said I can. And I did it. To those who say we can't get a fair deal for our family farmers -- I say we can. To those who say we can't we can't revitalize our rural economy -- I say we can. To those who say we can't conserve our land and water -- I say we can. To those who say we can't spark a new energy revolution -- I say we can. To those who engage in the politics of personal attacks -- I say we can do better. If we work together, we can solve our problems. We can. And we will.

Finally, in news away from Iowa, Richardson this week picked up a significant labor endorsement in Nevada. Local 396 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) endorsed Richardson. Local 396 represents more than 2,400 electrical workers in the Las Vegas region. It is one of the most well-organized and powerful unions in Nevada.

They’re Beating Me Up!

Tom Awtry — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:02:27 MST

I’m American who has been residing in Thailand for the past fifteen years and have heard, not from the Thai people, but from international expats and travelers about their concerns on Global Warming and the US’s lack of enacting policies to address this issue.

It’s a tough battle defending this issue for me, knowing that we failed to sign the Kyoto Agreement years back and also being aware this same agreement will soon expire within the next four years; and the US, to date as not produced an alternative plan to replace the Kyoto agreement. For that fact, I haven’t even heard our present administration evening beginning a plan in earnest to address Global Warming.

Governor Richardson and Energy

Tom Awtry — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:24:35 MST

I can’t exactly remember how long ago I read the Exxon had one of the largest profit earnings ever in the company’s history, but when oil is near $100.00 a barrel and we may be headed for a recession; I think it’s time a presidential candidate come forward with a sound plan addressing our energy needs and conservation in the future.

What ever plan is implemented, by who ever, is going to hurt and as an American I know I’ll resist the change in my driving habits and perhaps auto performance when a plan is enacted. So, if I’m going to suffer these burdens I want an energy plan that works and I feel Governor Bill Richardson’s plan makes the most sense.

Leadership

Tom Awtry — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:15:15 MST

For the moment let’s forget about who is going to be our new president, but instead what issues will our next president have to address during, not his/her first term in office, but instead the “first year” in office.

The American people want an end to the War in Iraq, how’s that going to be attended to, also coming up quickly and perhaps more importantly is Iran, which will really present a strain on our governing bodies, perhaps the military and our economy. Pakistan will also present an additional drain on the president’s time to insure its nuclear resources are not taken over by undesirable elements within the country.

Viva Las Vegas

Tom Awtry — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:25:32 MST

Of all the debates that I’ve been able to see (I’m in Thailand), last night’s debate in Las Vegas was by far the best I’ve seen. The questions were well thought out, the narration was good because the narrators along with the audience made the candidates stick to the questions proposed, and most of all my candidate Governor Richardson sounded, appeared and responded to the questions with direct forward thinking responses, which usually included examples of his experience; in other words – just like a President.

The key points within the debate centered around two issues that are very dear to me, namely, the War in Iraq, since I’m a former Vietnam Veteran and understand what our troops are going through and Health Care, since I’m 59 years of age, and I’m sure some day I will need to rely on a well conceived Health Care Plan, such as Governor Richardson implemented within his state of New Mexico.

What I didn’t like, most of all was Senator Clinton’s answer to the issue of fixing Social Security. “Getting a group of people together in a room to find a solution to the Social Security problem”, tells me the Senator doesn’t have a plan and again like other issues, she’s taking the “wait and see” attitude or “go with the flow”. During this coming election I want to read and judge a candidate’s plan on the each issue that’s important to me, I guess I’m selfish that way, before the candidate gets my vote.

One issue during the debate that I feel needs serious though on is the “Gender Issue”, which Senator Clinton seems to be getting a lot of mileage out of, and that is the old Harry Truman saying of “get out of the kitchen if you can’t stand the heat”. Perhaps humorous today to some degree, and perhaps not even an issue to be considered for those of us Americans who feel a woman is as capable of leadership as a man, but when you’re talking with international leaders where a woman is looked down upon, such as in the Middle East, Asia and Central Asia; “gender” most certainly is an important issue.

Madeline Albright, former Sectary of State and today’s current Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have had limited, if any success, in resolving the problems in the aforementioned regions. Again, which candidate has experience in finding workable solutions in those areas and has been nominated for the fifth time for a Nobel Peace Prize, Governor Richardson.

What tonight’s debate has left me with is; I sticking with my choice from day one, Governor Richardson, and I grateful that my country is open minded enough to accept both a woman candidate and an Afro-American candidate for the presidency within my life time.

The Governor’s Presidential Campaign’s web site is here.

I’ve seen many blogs where there owners copied articles from established web sites, and in some cases implying the scripted content was authored by themselves, which I dislike and disapprove of. It may appear in this posting that I have done the same, which is only partly true.

Currently I am working and residing in Thailand, with plans to return to the states within the coming months and actively campaign for Governor Richardson, in his quest for the Presidency. Since I’m limited to Internet participation only and cannot personally attend formal functions, rallies, or physical assistance; this blog and posting to past along the “Word” is the only way I can provide support to the Governor’s campaign.

Hopefully the readers of this posting will be able to understand what I have personally authored from that of what I have copied from Governor Richardson’s web site or transcribed from the campaign’s posted videos.

My feelings and opinions are my own within this blog; I do not have any affiliation with the Governor or any part of his campaign or members of his staff.

Here’s what I’m following

Clinton Attitude - Wait and See!

Tom Awtry — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:18:08 MST

Some how I was under the misimpression that the candidates in next November’s election were suppose to present the voters (us) with their proposals to resolve the issues facing the American people – Someone’s not playing fair.

While president, Bill Clinton was a man to be admired I felt because he took a stance on the problems presented to his administration and I’d like to think and feel the same towards Senator Hillary Clinton, but I’m finding that a bit difficult to do.

Who Are These American People!

Tom Awtry — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:17:13 MST

The News Media has already chosen the President, with the American people’s blessings. That’s what I understand, so why bother us by going through these “state caucuses”?

Through the News Media’s polls, surveys and “on the street” interviews; News Directors and Producers determine for the American voters which candidate from each party is going to face-off in next November’s election.

Governor Richardson at the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

Joaquin H. Guerra — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:33:39 MST

Your Choice – Leader or Pleaser

Tom Awtry — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:17:14 MST

The war in Iraq has just celebrated its fifth anniversary a few days ago and what I’m hearing from Senators Clinton and Obama is “Wait and See” With all respect that a simple voter can render, “Don’t you think it’s time to step up to plate or take a seat”.

It’s been five years, to me that’s a long time, and I’m fifty-nine years old, don’t you think senators it’s about time you develop a plan, and announce to the public so the voters can see what you’re made of.