Topic: Election 2008

Clarksville for Obama team to meet July 10

By Terry McMoore | July 5, 2008 |

“Clarksville for Obama” will meet July 10 at Get Some Coffee Shop, 3862 Trenton Road #C, in Clarksville at 7 p.m.

The organizers of Clarksville for Obama wish to thank those who attended the “Unite for Change” event at Lassaters Coffee & Tea on June 27. It was great to see so many new people who want to get involved with this  campaign.  This is a different kind of campaign, with a 50-state strategy; Barack Obama is relying on you to build a grassroots movement to support this campaign. Also, special thanks to Lassaters Coffee & Tea for allowing us to meet at their business.

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Chris Lugo presents “a case for impeachment”

By Christine Anne Piesyk | July 4, 2008 |

Chris Lugo, candidate for the Tennessee Senate, issued the following position statement:

George W. Bush is perhaps the worst American president who has ever served.  To this day it is a mystery to me how the man was able to gain the Republican nomination, steal the election, start two wars, get re-elected and then drag on a failed war for five years and drive the economy into the ground without getting impeached. 

Although the light is fading on the Presidency of Bush, it is not too late to impeach the man who lied to us about weapons of mass destruction.  As of result of the President’s deception, over four thousand American soldiers have died in Iraq and tens of thousands have been wounded, not to mention the one million or so Iraqis who have died directly or indirectly due to Bush’s interference in their country.  «Read the rest of this article»

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“Unite For Change!” growing in Clarksville

By Turner McCullough Jr. | July 1, 2008 |

“Clarksville for Obama” joins in nation-wide social networking to grow the “Obama for Change” campaign.

Saturday afternoon saw “Clarksville for Obama” execute their community event in participation with the nation-wide June 28th community event for the “Obama for President” campaign.

Senator Barack Obama’s approach to presidential campaigning is predicated on having small citizen groups form within their own communities and build support bases from the community level up to the national organization through social networking.

Speaking for “Clarksville for Obama,” Tyrone Taylor said:

“This grassroots organizing is at the heart of the Obama campaign. These small groups are being empowered to conduct and be responsible for the growth of this process.”

This phenomenon was in evidence Saturday as some 50 people gathered and gave voice to their reasons for joining the “Obama for President” campaign. “Clarksville for Obama” utilized social networking tactics to contact friends, associates and potentially interested persons to invite them to attend the rally event. Emails, phone calls, text messaging, postings to MySpace and Facebook were all tactics employed to make contact and encourage people to come out. By the size of the crowd, they were quite successful in their efforts.

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Tim Barnes steps off with enthusiasm at campaign kickoff!

By Turner McCullough Jr. | June 28, 2008 |

Campaign kick-off is high energy showcase!

With former Lt. Governor as guest speaker, Tim Barnes launched his campaign for the Tennessee State Senate District 22 seat with enthusiasm and high energy. The Machinists Union Hall was filled with over 130 enthusiastic supporters. Wilder spoke the need for a person committed to being a statesman, being true to the interests of the people. He told the supporters that Tim Barnes is that person. He further stated that there is a strong need for Tim’s integrity and commitment in the Senate. He reminded the audience that there is a time for bi-partisanship and a time to stand with the party. Ending with his standard rally call, “Let the Senate Be the Senate!” he urged the crowd, “Put this young man in the Senate!” «Read the rest of this article»

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Tom Nielson to perform in Nashville for Green Party candidates

June 25, 2008 |

On Saturday June 28th, Tom Neilson an award winning folk musician will do a benefit performance for Green Party candidates Christopher Lugo, U.S. Senate candidate, and John Miglietta, U.S. House candidate 5th district.

Neilson has been described as the Jon Stewart of folk music. He has won numerous awards including the 2007 South Florida folk festival and was a finalist at the 2008 Plowshares and 2006 Kerrville Folk festivals.

The fundraiser will take place at the home of Eric and Beth Lewis 7978 Highway 100 in Nashville and starts at 6:00 PM with a potluck. The musical performance starts at 7:00 PM.

Christopher and John are running campaigns which focus on ending the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as advocating single-payer healthcare, environmental sustainability, developing alternative energy, electoral reform, and fair trade among other issues.

Tickets for this event are $10. For further information contact Christopher Lugo, 593-0304 or chris4senate@gmail.com or John Miglietta at 364-7150 or johnmiglietta@gmail.com.

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Tim Barnes campaign kick-off, fundraiser

By Terry McMoore | June 24, 2008 |

Tim Barnes, Democratic Candidate for State Senate in Tennessee’s 22nd District, will hold his official campaign kick-off and fundraiser Thursday, June 26th, at Machinists Union Hall, 121 Union Hall Rd., from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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Join the Unite for Change campaign

By Terry McMoore | June 23, 2008 |

“Clarksville for Obama” will join groups in all 50 states for Unite for Change, a nationwide event occuring on June 28 at 5:30 p.m.. The local contigent will meet at Lassiter’s Coffee and Tea shop, 2250 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

This two-hour event is about bringing people together for change! All those blue dog Democrats, those who supported Hillary in the primary, and Republicans and Independents hungry for change — are welcome. We have an opportunity to make real change happen in America.

Unite for Change is an opportunity to learn more about the democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and to find out what you can do to help Barack defeat John McCain this fall.

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Democrats rev up activity for Election 2008

June 22, 2008 |

With an eye to the 2008 presidential election and primary elections coming up in August, Chairman Gene Lewis issued a reminder that the Montgomery County Democratic Party will hold their monthly meeting at on Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. at the Smith-Trahern Mansion on McClure Street in downtown Clarksville. Party members are encouraged to attend and “bring a friend.” For more imnformation on the MCDP, contact Gene Lewis at wel750@yahoo.com.

Clarksville for Obama, which is a separate organization specifically designed to support the presidential candidacy of Sen. Barrack Obama, meets weekly on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the New York Pizza Depot Restaurant at 3247 Fort Campbell Boulevard (across from Fort Campbell’s gate 3 in North Clarksville. For more information, contact Clarksville for Obama, Interim Chairperson Terry McMoore, at terrymcmoore@hotmail.com.

* Obama video included by Clarksville Online staff for editorial purposes and is not a paid campaign advertisement.

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