Jack & Jill Politics

Riley,

To use some mid-80's West Coast slang....

You a "Mark Ass Busta".

That is all.

From Al Giordano over at The Field

...if primaries are indicators of fall turnout (historically they are) the youth vote will increase substantially over 2004. Millions of new voters have reached 18 since 2004. Some examples according to the US Census Bureau:
In Ohio (which John Kerry lost by only 120,000 votes in 2004), 750,000 eligible voters between 18 and 22 who could not vote in 2004 can vote in 2008.
In Colorado (Kerry lost by 99,000) 293,000 between 18 and 22 have become eligible to vote in 2008.
In New Mexico (Kerry lost by 6000 votes) 145,000 kids have reached voting age.
In Michigan 690,000 have become eligible.
In Virginia 465,000 (Kerry lost by 260,000).
In Florida alone over 1 million young people have reached voting age since 2004.
Then there are black voters. According to the Census Bureau there are 24 million eligible black voters in America of which 16 million (64%) are registered. In 2004 blacks cast 14 million votes or only 56% of the eligible black population. Blacks are registering to vote at historic rates in 2008 and turnout will soar above 2004 levels. Some examples:

In Colorado there are 110000 eligible black voters. Only 50,000 voted in 2004.
In Ohio there are 860,000 eligible black voters. Only 380,000 voted in 2004. (Remember Kerry lost by only 120,000 votes).
In Virginia, 945,000 eligible black voters, 465,000 voted in 2004.
Florida; 1,750,000 eligible blacks, 770,000 voted in 2004.
Not to get morbid but there is another statistic that is working against the Republicans. The Center for Disease Control estimates there have been, on average, 2.5 million deaths in America each year since 2005, the overwhelming number of whom were 65 years and older. Since it is generally conceded that John McCain will win the over 65 vote the actuarial tables present a problem. But you say millions have turned 65 since 2004. Correct, but among the people who were 61-64 in 2004 the vote split evenly between Kerry and Bush.

Why dont you just register them to vote while your at it... Call ACORN they are experts at this

Jack,

will you post the Matt Damon youtube clip on McCain's Choice?

ABC On Troopergate: Women's Groups Rally Against Palin
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/11/abc-on...

ABC investigates Sarah Palin's trooper scandal, and finds women's groups in Alaska are rallying against the governor:

OT...but the LOSERS at the WaPo are hiding the story on Oxy-Cindy and her corrupt husband. check this out;


http://www.americablog.com/2008/09/is-washingto...

Obama on LateShow

I love the themes the campaign does to get everybody involved.

There is a senior citizen group that is getting together to go to Nevada. Yes, they will be canvassing in Vegas. Last night, we were cracking up in the office because we were thinking they are probably going to tell us...what ever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Thanks, Jack.

Will you be campaigning in Pennsylvania again?

You know it. I have people in West Philly so may return there or try to get more rural. Will be in Boston for a few weekends so may hit New Hampshire as well. I need to get away from blogs/media and back out in front of real people.

I will also be in Pennsylvania at some point and New Hampshire, my neighboring state.

Call me with your plans. I may be able to campaign with you.

Yeah Jack!!

Canvass canvass canvass

baratunde: I just returned from Pittsburgh - home town!! :>) :>) I was pleasantly surprised to see Obama signs in yards of communities that I didn't think of as supportive!! :>) :>)

I also related my bus ride encounter with the 80-ish year-living gentleman! Following my comment of "Nice shirt", he loudly stated -"He's the man!!" He received a loud round of applause!! It was great!!

Thanks for sharing this opportunity for action!! For the next 2 months, I will be working in various capacities and may also be "scarce"!! :>)

Best wishes in your ventures!! :>) :>)