Obama Has “Negative Flakeage Rate” Among Volunteers
by David Safier I was just listening to a video interview with Jon Carson, the national field director for the Obama campaign. He said things were going well in the key battleground states. In fact he said the offices were experiencing a "negative flakeage rate" among volunteers. Instead of people promising to show up and … Read more
Takin’ It Back With Barack, Jack! (For Swing Voters!!!)
by David Safier Any 40s jazz/swing fans out there? This can carry you all the way to Wednesday morning.
LD-26: Model Ground Game
by David Safier If you want to see how to maximize your chances of beating the odds, go to the Northwest Dem HQ at Ina and Shannon and watch how Arizona's 26th gets it done. For weeks, dozens of people have been walking every Saturday, knocking on doors of Independents and Democrats who aren't guaranteed … Read more
An American Tune
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: From American Tune, Words & music by Paul Simon And I don't know a soul who's not been batteredI don't have a friend who feels at easeI don't know a dream that's not been shatteredor driven to its kneesbut it's all right, it's all rightfor we lived so well so longStill, when … Read more
With friends like this, who needs enemies?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: John McCain doesn't want you to know that Vice President Dick Cheney recently endorsed him for president, joining George W. Bush in endorsing him for president. The Obama campaign thought you would like to know. No McBush third term!
A Democratic “Wave” Election
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Back in May, Michael Bryan posted a piece entitled Blue Tsunami. Michael predicted that "I'm expecting a generational re-alignment. Not only will Obama win, he'll win huge: Reagan vs. Mondale huge. Not only will Democrats defend their Congressional majority, they will extend it by at least 30 more seats in the House … Read more
