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Election Night Results and Protection section

noreply@blogger.com (Diversity) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:23:00 +0000

The editors have been working on posting the Election Night Results and Protection section at our sister-site, IMDiversity.com, whittling down the crazy array of info out there to compile live coverage streams, a shortlist of places to locate coverage, as well as a detailed section of resources (some ethnic- or language-specific) for identifying, reporting, and getting assistance confronting any voter intimidation, obstruction or other problems today.

Anyone who encounters voter obstruction is encouraged to consult the section, and/or to contact 1-866-OUR-VOTE (English), 800-966-5946 (Multingual Asian), or 1-888-Ve-y-Vota (Spanish), as well as the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Voting SectionCall 202-307-2767 or toll-free at 800-253-3931.

In day's earliest voting, a small "landslide" for Obama

noreply@blogger.com (Diversity) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:34:00 +0000

It's far from a reliable predictor of the course the rest of the day will take, but the traditional gathering of a handful of eligible voters in Dixville Notch and Hart's Location, NH at midnight to cast the nation's first election day ballots was nonetheless an exciting way to kick off the concluding day of this year's epic presidential race. As the AP reports:

Barack Obama came up a big winner in the presidential race in Dixville Notch and Hart's Location, N.H., where tradition of having the first Election Day ballots tallied lives on. Democrat Obama defeated Republican John McCain by a count of 15 to 6 in Dixville Notch, where a loud whoop accompanied the announcement in Tuesday's first minutes.

Local Democrats were reportedly surprised and delighted by the results, which usually tend Republican.

The town of Hart's Location reported 17 votes for Obama, 10 for McCain and two for write-in Ron Paul. Independent Ralph Nader was on both towns' ballots but got no votes.

Reports are careful to observe that the voting events -- based on a minute voter sample -- are not predictive.

With 115 residents between them, Dixville Notch and Hart's Location get every
eligible voter to the polls beginning at midnight on Election Day. Between them,
the towns have been enjoying their first-vote status since 1948.

As a result, our country was able to wake up to a bumper crop of headlines, generated while we were sleeping by the international press, somewhat ironically proclaiming Obama's "landlside" victory and "Obama wins!"

Read the full report: Obama wins in earliest vote in tiny Dixville, NH.

Obama's "New America"

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:46:00 +0000

With a growing wave of support in the press, public opinion, polls, and invigorated volunteerism in the campaign, Senator Barak Obama appears to be the new leader our nation both needs and wants. The winner of tomorrow's presidential election will immediately have to face an economic crisis, failed foreign and domestic policies, as well as environmental issues.

Florida Gators for McCain Chairman Resigns and Votes Obama Biden (Click Here).

However, Obama seems both cool and ambitious enough to shoulder the burden of hope our nation, and by osmosis the world, place on the next President of the United States of America.

Arizona Star Daily Endorses Obama's "New America" (Click Here).

Obama's Infomercial Tops Network Prime Time Ratings

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:26:00 +0000

Obama's 30 minute infomercial drew 33.6 million viewers on 7 networks Wednesday night October 29. For more on ratings stats and related news, or to view the video (Click Here)

Obama holds Job Summit Rally in Miami

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:19:00 +0000

Tuesday October 21, thousands lined up to attend a rally in Palm Beach County to support Presidential hopeful Barak Obama. His call is for "Growing American Jobs..." For more, (Click Here)

The Evolution of Tax Cuts is not Socialism...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:56:00 +0000

Obama's pledge to "spread the distribution of wealth around", sparked anti-Socialist rhetoric from the McCain-Palin camp aimed at derailing the campaign with more lies and sensationalism. For the real scoop on progressive of tax cuts (Click Here)

McCain campaign accuses Obama of Terrorist Activity?

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:46:00 +0000

Chaylee Cole, a student at Fairmont State University, lost her part-time job in Weston last Friday after refusing to make telephone calls attacking Barack Obama... "I was working at the call center," Cole said. "We got a campaign ad talking about how Obama had been part of terrorist attacks on the Capitol, the Pentagon and a judge's home and had ties with Bill Ayers. A man in Wisconsin also quit his call-center job over the Ayers call, local news there reports. For the complete story (Click Here)

Voter Fraud Accusations & Truth!

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:43:00 +0000

McCain's accusation of voter fraud against ACORN has backfired. ACORN has conducted a massive registration campaign for Democratic voters and no irregularities have been proven. The McCain-Palin campaign however paid a Republican operative, who has been investigated several times for voter fraud, $175,000 of campaign funds for 'voter registration. For more (Click Here)

Colin Powell endorses Obama

noreply@blogger.com (Diversity) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:27:00 +0000

CNN is reporting that "Former Secretary of State Colin Powell announced Sunday that he will be voting for Sen. Barack Obama, citing the Democrat's 'ability to inspire' and the 'inclusive nature of his campaign.'

"I think he is a transformational figure, he is a new generation coming
onto the world stage, onto the American stage, and for that reason I'll be
voting for Sen. Barack Obama," Powell said on NBC's Meet the Press.

"Powell said he was concerned about what he characterized as a recent
negative turn of Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's campaign, such as the
campaign's attempts to tie Obama to former 1960s radical Bill Ayers.

"'I think that's inappropriate. I understand what politics is about -- I
know how you can go after one another, and that's good. But I think this goes
too far, and I think it has made the McCain campaign look a little narrow. It's
not what the American people are looking for,' he said."

Read the full report on CNN: Colin Powell endorses Obama

"I am Beyond Honored"...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:19:00 +0000

Obama's reply to Powell's Endorsement...
"Earlier I mentioned General Powell and how grateful I am for his support. But I am even more grateful for what he said about the nature of this campaign. Because Colin Powell reminded us of what’s at stake in this election – for America and for the world. He reminded us that at a defining moment like this, we don’t have the luxury of relying on the same political games and the same political tactics that are used every election to divide us from one another and make us afraid of one another." (Click Here)

Newspapers around the Nation Endorse Obama...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:44:00 +0000

OBAMA: Can Inspire, Cool Under Pressure...

LA Times "Obama...represents the aspirations of the nation" (Click Here)

Boston Globe "...the nerves to shepherd Americans..." (Click Here)

Salt Lake Tribune "A Simple Choice: The nation needs Barak Obama in the White House" (Click Here)

Chicago Tribune "On Nov. 4 we're going to elect a president to lead us through a perilous time and restore in us a common sense of national purpose..." (Click Here)

Las Vegas Sun "Barak Obama: Our Choice for President" (Click Here)

Idaho Statesman "America Needs Obama's steady hand" (Click Here)

Tuscaloosa News "Elect Obama on Nov 4 for a better United States" (Click Here)

Editorials NewsOnline "No Hype, Obama IS change America can believe in" (Click Here)

Orland Sentinel "The campaign has revealed the Illinois senator's strengths as a leader" (Click Here)

Herald Tribune "Obama has displayed presidential temperament under the intense fire of a tough campaign" (Click Here)

Kentucky.com "Obama Right Man for the Job" (Click Here)

Columbia Tribune "Obama For President, with fingers crossed" (Click Here)

OBAMA wins the Debate, again...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:14:00 +0000

Leading in the polls before and after this final debate, Senator Barak Obama is looking more and more like the next President of the United States. Without a doubt, Obama has consistently remained cool under fire, informed and ready to tackle the real issues, and exuding the spirit of leadership most desirable to American voters. To get all of the facts, or an official review of the debate (Click Here).

CONTROVERSY, SLANDER & LIES...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:34:00 +0000

The Obama Watch has sought to focus on the issues that really effect our lives rather than false reports that misguide public attention to partisan battles and controversial comments.

However, to offer a comprehensive and honest view of what's happening in this 2008 Presidential Campaign we do offer the following overview of hot topics:

1) Bill Ayers - Obama has been accused of "palling around with terrorist" for a reality check on Palin's "racially tinged" comments (Click Here).

2) McCain's transition chief pick Timmons and their links to War profiteering and the regime of Saddam Hussein... (Click Here).

3) PBS Poll - "Is Palin Qualified" - This was NOT a scientific poll, it was an unhelpful test of partisan manipulation and mobilization that allowed people to vote more than once, a pitch really for internet hits. (Click Here) and read more... before forwarding anymore "Urgent" e-mails on this truly irrelevant issue.

4) Video of Palin's daughter's baby's "Black" Daddy captured our attention, again an issue that is more hype than anything relevant to the presidency (Click Here) to hear the voice of the youthful alleged father set the record straight.

Final Presidential Debate Tonight...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:16:00 +0000

Most reports and polls portray Obama as the clear leader, while McCain has to, "score a knockout" in this, the third and final round of the 2008 Presidential debates. As voters and Obama supporters, we must however remain proactive and vigilant. Encourage others to get out and vote early. Obama is "our" Presidential hopeful, but his victory is essential to the sustainable future of this great nation and of our planet as a whole. For more on the presidential debates (Click Here).

Obama's Rescue Plan for the Middle Class...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:03:00 +0000

Monday October 13, Senator Barak Obama insisted that help for middle class families must happen now. For an online article including video statement of his four point economic rescue plan aimed at:
1) Job Creation
2) Relief for Families
3) Relief to Homeowners
4) Responding to Financial Crisis
(Click Here).

Working overtime on the Campaign Trail...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:27:00 +0000

A recent report states that Barak and Michelle have appeared at twice as many events in "swing states" as their counterparts.
14 events in Ohio and 14 in Pennsylvania, versus nine in each state by the Republicans. 9 events in Virginia, versus one for the Republicans
7 in North Carolina versus two for the Republicans
4 in Indiana versus zero for the Republicans.

Obama's Campaign Leading State by State in the Polls....

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:04:00 +0000

Presidential Hopeful Barak Obama has been steadily gaining a lead over McCain in all of the "Battleground States" since September. (Click Here) for State by State breakdown. Obama holds a 259-163 electoral vote lead over McCain.

2008 Presidential Debates & Obama Updates....

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:15:00 +0000

Obama Supporters can sign up Click Here for official updates on the debates. For outline of battleground states and expected issues in Tuesday's debate (Click Here)

Voting Straight Democrat...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:40:00 +0000

For those who normally vote "Straight Democratic", pay close attention!! When voting for Obama on Tuesday, November 4, please make sure you actually punch Barack's name first, then proceed to punch "Straight Democratic" or the vote for the president will not count.

UPDATE: Obama on...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:08:00 +0000

OBAMA on:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Click Here)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (Click Here)
Taking Action in Financial Crisis (Click Here)

Obama on the Urgency of an Economic Bailout

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:57:00 +0000

Obama is urging Congress to pass legislation to help avoid a long recession, in short, Wall Street cannot effect Main Street. "Without a rescue for the financial sector, ordinary people will soon begin to suffer," Obama said. For more (Click Here)

WHO WON the First of Three Presidential Debates?

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:33:00 +0000

Obama's command of major issues, poise and professionalism set him ahead in the polls and probably won over a vast percentage of undecided voters. For reactions that place Obama as the Winner (Click Here) For an overview of diverse reactions to the debate (Click Here)

The Presidential Debate: OBAMA vs. McCAIN: In Their First Presidential Debate

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:09:00 +0000

In their First Presidential Debate Senators Barak Obama and John McCain will Faced-Off on major issues. To see preview video from Obama and sign up for updates (Click Here) McCain who tried to back out at the last minute, amidst resounding criticism from his own party, has agreed to go forward with the debate. (Click Here) for more on the on-again/off-again aspect of this first scheduled debate.

"Is America Ready for a Black President?" Comedian Chris Rock answers...

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:58:00 +0000

Comedian Chris Rock, appearing on the Howard Stern's "Peep Show", responds to the question, “If you’re asking, ‘Is America ready for a regular black guy to be president?’ Hell…no. Are they ready for this extraordinary, genius, charismatic guy who appears to have it all together who is a drastic difference from a 72 year-old guy who is worth 100 million dollars, who is friends with bankers, etc? Yes! If America is not ready for that, then I feel sorry for America.” (Click Here) for video.

11/04/08 is ELECTION DAY!! But, Please Don't Wear OBAMA T-Shirts into the Polls

noreply@blogger.com (Ivan B. Watkins) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:41:00 +0000

OBAMA T-shirts are popular, but wearing them to the Voting Booth may get people turned away. Wearing Obama T-shirts may be deemed "campaigning" which isn't allowed at polling locations. Just in case, bring another shirt to wear into your local poll. No more excuses for another "stolen" presidential election.