Hello – Today President Obama announced a plan to help protect our kids and communities from gun violence. You’re going to hear a lot about it, but I wanted to make sure you got a chance to get the facts, straight from me. After hearing from Americans from across the political spectrum, we decided to … Continue reading »
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VOTE- This is the only Poll that counts! 25 reasons from 25 people who are voting Obama
1. “The Affordable Care Act is saving my daughter’s life.” Stacey, Arizona 2. “Obama is for the vets. He helped us wind down in Iraq, he’s improved mental health policy with VA benefits.” Joel, Minnesota 3. “Obama stuck his neck out for us, the auto industry. He wasn’t going to let it just die, and … Continue reading »
THE FINAL PUSH: Two Days Out, the President Is Traveling Across the Country Every Day Until Election Day and Making His Closing Argument for Moving America Forward
In the last 72 hours of the election, President Obama and top campaign principals are sweeping the nation. They’re talking directly to voters about his concrete, detailed plan to move America forward and strengthen the middle class and rallying supporters for the final push. · The President, the First Lady, the Vice President, Dr. Biden, … Continue reading »
Vice President Biden Won Last Night’s Debate Because Facts Matter, Details and Honesty Matter, and Paul Ryan Didn’t Offer Any
Vice President Biden won last night’s debate. It was a clash between forthright facts and authentic conviction on one side and glib lines and empty promises on the other. It exposed the extreme risk Romney-Ryan economics pose for American middle class and to our leadership in the world. o Must Watch: … Continue reading »
FACT CHECK: Romney-Ryan Too Extreme on Women’s Health
As Congressman Ryan highlighted tonight, he and Mitt Romney are too extreme on the critical issue of women’s health. In the House, Ryan worked with Todd Akin to narrow the definition of rape and outlaw abortion for rape and incest victims. And Romney-Ryan believe women’s health care decisions should be put into the hands of … Continue reading »
The 7 habits of highly misleading people — get ready for Ryan’s debate “performance”
The casual fib, the tainted timeline, the flat-out falsehood—just a few of the tricks Congressman Paul Ryan might pull out at the vice presidential debate. Take a look at the seven different ways Ryan has misled the American people, then share this video with your friends. Continue reading »
TONIGHT’S DEBATE: The President Will Keep Sharing His Specific Vision for Moving Forward; Romney Hides the Details of His Plans Since He Knows They’re Bad for the Middle Class
At tonight’s debate, President Obama will continue his conversation with the American people about his specific, concrete plans to restore middle-class security and move our country forward. Romney will keep hiding his specific details behind lies, distortions and “zingers” because he knows what voters do – that his policies are bad for the middle class. … Continue reading »
SOCIAL SECURITY: Paying for Romney’s $5 Trillion Tax Plan Could Mean Raising Taxes on Social Security Benefits for Middle-Class Seniors by an Average of $460 a Year
Romney would shatter the promise of Social Security for the millions of Americans who earned it through a lifetime of hard work. His tax plan could raise taxes on Social Security benefits to pay for his $5 trillion in new tax breaks skewed to the wealthiest, raising taxes on middle-class seniors by an average of … Continue reading »
Updated New England Fundraising Events for the 2012 Victory Fund
September 24, 2012 Private Concert with Yo-Yo Ma Private Home @ 6:00pm Address Provided Upon RSVP Wellesley, MA $2,500 per person Staff Contact: Justin Brennan Saturday, September 29, 2012 Portsmouth … Continue reading »
UPCOMING EVENTS IN NEW ENGLAND – make a donation and have a good time at an event!
Saturday, August 25, 2012 Chatham Dinner with Vice President Joe Biden 5:30 pm The home of Kathy & Mike Schell, Chatham, MA $25,000 Chair/ $10,000 Guest Contact: Justin Brennan at jbrennnan@barackobama.com https://my.barackobama.com/August25ChathamDinner Sunday, August 26, 2012 Morning LGBT Reception chaired by Bryan Rafanelli with special guest Vice President Joe Biden 9:00 am Doors Open Pilgrim’s … Continue reading »
Weekly Women’s Update: A New Day for Women!
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Weekly Women’s Update: A New Day for Women! Greetings All – We hope this message finds you well. There’s a lot going on in the world of Council of Women and Girls this week, but first we wanted to make sure you had a chance to see the President’s statement on … Continue reading »
News from the campaign trail
Obama focuses on middle class during Cincinnati speech Dayton Daily News // Lynn Hulsey President Barack Obama speaking today in Cincinnati contrasted his view of the future with that of his Republican opponent, Mitt Romney, saying that Romney’s plans favor the rich while Obama’s favor the middle class. “We have two different visions of … Continue reading »
Happy 40th Anniversary Title IX!
Friday, June 22, 2012 Happy 40th Anniversary Title IX! Greetings All – June 23rd marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation that changed the playing field for girls across the nation. With its 37 simple words, Title IX opened up a world of new opportunities ranging from athletic participation to access to education in … Continue reading »
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Thank You, President Obama The New Republic // Editorial Yes, it was a few years too late. Yes, his hand was forced by Joe Biden and Arne Duncan. Yes, his statement is just a statement—it does not change any law. And yes, we shouldn’t minimize the role of an extraordinary civil rights movement—comprising millions of … Continue reading »
The President announces his support for same-sex marriage – Well done Mr. President! #same-sex marriage
From the LA Times – Obama declares support for same-sex marriage By Michael A. Memoli and Kathleen Hennessey May 9, 2012, 12:02 p.m. WASHINGTON — President Obama, marking the end of a prolonged “evolution” on the issue, now favors allowing homosexual couples to marry, he said in a television interview Wednesday. The announcement comes days after … Continue reading »
