Saturday, August 30, 2008
5 Things You Didn't Know About Sarah Palin
(Courtesy Mike Allen’s Politico Playbook)
1. Her youngest son has Down syndrome. When Palin announced to friends after 4-month-old Trig's birth in April that he had been diagnosed with Down syndrome, she wrote them a private e-mail she shares with People: 'This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together, and get everyone focused on what really matters ... Those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells [us] is 'normal' or 'perfect.' '
2. She has a son serving in the Army. Palin's son Track, 19, is expected to be deployed to Iraq this fall. 'He's looking forward to it and we're proud of him,' Palin's husband, Todd, tells PEOPLE. 'He's grown up a lot in the past year.' Says Palin: 'I'm proud of him but I worry.'
3. Her husband Todd is part Eskimo. Together 20 years, Todd, also 44, and Sarah 'always wanted enough [kids] for a basketball team,' she says. Todd is part Yupik Eskimo and helps run a family commercial fishing operation in addition to a fulltime job as an oil company production operator. As a hobby, he races snowmobiles. He caught Sarah's eye in high school and they married in 1988. 'He was the best basketball player I'd ever seen,' she says.
4. She's a former beauty queen. The 1987 University of Idaho graduate tells PEOPLE: 'I did the beauty pageants to earn money for college.' Adding in a Vogue interview, 'They made us line up in bathing suits and turn our backs so the male judges could look at our butts. I couldn't believe it.' The former Miss Wasilla, however, prefers basketball and hunting and fishing to bathing suit and evening gown contests. 'I love the outdoors,' she tells People.
5. She has a great sense of style. Palin may be comfortable in a fisherman's vest or hunting fatigues, but on the job as governor she wears Kazuo Kawasaki designer glasses and black Franco Sarto boots!
1. Her youngest son has Down syndrome. When Palin announced to friends after 4-month-old Trig's birth in April that he had been diagnosed with Down syndrome, she wrote them a private e-mail she shares with People: 'This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together, and get everyone focused on what really matters ... Those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells [us] is 'normal' or 'perfect.' '
2. She has a son serving in the Army. Palin's son Track, 19, is expected to be deployed to Iraq this fall. 'He's looking forward to it and we're proud of him,' Palin's husband, Todd, tells PEOPLE. 'He's grown up a lot in the past year.' Says Palin: 'I'm proud of him but I worry.'
3. Her husband Todd is part Eskimo. Together 20 years, Todd, also 44, and Sarah 'always wanted enough [kids] for a basketball team,' she says. Todd is part Yupik Eskimo and helps run a family commercial fishing operation in addition to a fulltime job as an oil company production operator. As a hobby, he races snowmobiles. He caught Sarah's eye in high school and they married in 1988. 'He was the best basketball player I'd ever seen,' she says.
4. She's a former beauty queen. The 1987 University of Idaho graduate tells PEOPLE: 'I did the beauty pageants to earn money for college.' Adding in a Vogue interview, 'They made us line up in bathing suits and turn our backs so the male judges could look at our butts. I couldn't believe it.' The former Miss Wasilla, however, prefers basketball and hunting and fishing to bathing suit and evening gown contests. 'I love the outdoors,' she tells People.
5. She has a great sense of style. Palin may be comfortable in a fisherman's vest or hunting fatigues, but on the job as governor she wears Kazuo Kawasaki designer glasses and black Franco Sarto boots!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Top FL Dem: Howard Dean must go
by Beth Reinhard,Miami Herald
DENVER -- As he sits on a bus heading to the last night of the Democratic national convention, State Rep. Luis Garcia of Miami Beach offered four parting words: "Howard Dean must go."
Garcia, who serves as vice chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, said Dean should be stripped of his post because of the national party's crackdown on Florida and Michigan for holding early primaries. The two battleground states were shut out of the history-making campaign and nearly banned from the convention.
"What he has done to Florida, I won't forgive him for,'' Garcia said. "I take it personally. I've been telling this to everyone who will listen, and I don't think it's falling on deaf ears."
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DENVER -- As he sits on a bus heading to the last night of the Democratic national convention, State Rep. Luis Garcia of Miami Beach offered four parting words: "Howard Dean must go."
Garcia, who serves as vice chairman of the Florida Democratic Party, said Dean should be stripped of his post because of the national party's crackdown on Florida and Michigan for holding early primaries. The two battleground states were shut out of the history-making campaign and nearly banned from the convention.
"What he has done to Florida, I won't forgive him for,'' Garcia said. "I take it personally. I've been telling this to everyone who will listen, and I don't think it's falling on deaf ears."
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John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Convention Night"
Today, U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign released its latest television ad, entitled "Convention Night." The ad features John McCain offering his congratulations to Barack Obama for receiving the nomination of the Democratic Party on this important day in American history. The ad will air on national cable and in key states.
View the ad here.
View the ad here.
McCain ad to rebut Obama's DNC speech
Tonight, John McCain will talk directly to his opponent in a television ad his campaign is airing in battleground states, around the time Barack Obama accepts the presidential nomination, McCain's campaign said. Aides would give few details beyond the fact that McCain will speak directly to the camera, addressing Obama. The strip-tease on the ad is one of several moves by the McCain campaign that could distract attention from Obama's big night.
Politico
Politico
Obama, Biden's Son Linked By Earmarks
Obama, Biden's Son Linked By Earmarks
Washington Post
Sen. Barack Obama sought more than $3.4 million in congressional earmarks for clients of the lobbyist son of his Democratic running mate, Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware, records show. Obama succeeded in getting $192,000 for one of the clients, St. Xavier University in suburban Chicago. Read more here.
Washington Post
Sen. Barack Obama sought more than $3.4 million in congressional earmarks for clients of the lobbyist son of his Democratic running mate, Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware, records show. Obama succeeded in getting $192,000 for one of the clients, St. Xavier University in suburban Chicago. Read more here.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Temple of Obama
From ABC News’ Political Radar:
When Sen. Barack Obama moves the convention from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field on Thursday, the Illinois Democrat is reportedly planning to speak from a columned stage resembling an ancient Greek temple.
The Reuters report, which detailed an elaborate rock concert set-up for Obama’s speech complete with post-speech fireworks, was sure to earn GOP knocks from Republicans looking to fold the trappings of Obama’s rhetoric into it’s anti-Obama celebrity narrative.
But one McCain adviser took the lead, reacting to the Democrat’s plans with a not-so-veiled swipe, “Is this from the Onion?” …
To read the story, click here.
When Sen. Barack Obama moves the convention from the Pepsi Center to Invesco Field on Thursday, the Illinois Democrat is reportedly planning to speak from a columned stage resembling an ancient Greek temple.
The Reuters report, which detailed an elaborate rock concert set-up for Obama’s speech complete with post-speech fireworks, was sure to earn GOP knocks from Republicans looking to fold the trappings of Obama’s rhetoric into it’s anti-Obama celebrity narrative.
But one McCain adviser took the lead, reacting to the Democrat’s plans with a not-so-veiled swipe, “Is this from the Onion?” …
To read the story, click here.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sore Loser?
The American Pundit Reports:
Via commenters at Hot Air, CNN is reporting that former President Bill Clinton will skip The One’s acceptance speech at Invesco Field on Thursday night. Unitymania!
Via commenters at Hot Air, CNN is reporting that former President Bill Clinton will skip The One’s acceptance speech at Invesco Field on Thursday night. Unitymania!
What Chris Van Hollen Doesn’t Want You to Know
As mayor of Hialeah, Raul Martinez was indicted on eight counts of racketeering and seven counts of extortion.
When it was revealed that Jennings did not pay her taxes, instead of stepping up and accepting responsibility like a real leader, she forced a staff member to take the heat. If Jennings can’t even run her own campaign without embarrassing mistakes, how can she manage a Congressional office? (“Jennings pays IRS, could pay again in election,” Jeremy Wallace, Herald Tribune)
Joe Garcia has campaigned with and accepted money from corrupt Manhattan Congressman Charlie Rangel, who was recently caught in two separate scandals: a sweetheart deal for his four rent-controlled New York City apartments and using his position in Congress to raise money for a building bearing his own name. (Miami Herald, 4/9/08; FEC)
When it was revealed that Jennings did not pay her taxes, instead of stepping up and accepting responsibility like a real leader, she forced a staff member to take the heat. If Jennings can’t even run her own campaign without embarrassing mistakes, how can she manage a Congressional office? (“Jennings pays IRS, could pay again in election,” Jeremy Wallace, Herald Tribune)
Joe Garcia has campaigned with and accepted money from corrupt Manhattan Congressman Charlie Rangel, who was recently caught in two separate scandals: a sweetheart deal for his four rent-controlled New York City apartments and using his position in Congress to raise money for a building bearing his own name. (Miami Herald, 4/9/08; FEC)
Denver Media Experience
Check out Politico’s James Kotecki talking about the “Denver Media Experience,” we hope to see him behind the scenes in MSP!
Hillary Supporters to Rally for John McCain During the Democratic National Convention
TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Democratic and Independent supporters of U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign will hold a "Protest Party" during Hillary Clinton's speech tonight at the Democratic National Convention. Many in this group are former Hillary Clinton backers who now steadfastly support John McCain.
CITIZENS FOR MCCAIN DNC PROTEST PARTY
WHO: Florida Citizens for McCain
WHAT: DNC Protest Party
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Wings Plus
9880 Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL
CITIZENS FOR MCCAIN DNC PROTEST PARTY
WHO: Florida Citizens for McCain
WHAT: DNC Protest Party
WHEN: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Wings Plus
9880 Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL
A Day In The Life Of A TV Production Crew
WORKERS TELEVISING THE CONVENTION ENDURE DEMANDING JOBS, DESPITE LITTLE RECOGNITION
by Lisa Caruso
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
http://www.nationaljournal.com/conventions/co_20080826_6444.php
It's a thankless, often back-breaking job with long hours and little recognition. But the camera operators, sound technicians, and other professionals laboring anonymously behind the scenes are an indispensible part of delivering television coverage of the conventions to millions of viewers.
Rhone Hamilton started work Monday at 2 a.m. after sticking around until 8:30 p.m. Sunday. By 11:30 a.m. he had been on his feet and in the hot the sun for hours, with several more to go. Freelancing for Fox News, Hamilton operates a 22-foot jib -- a still camera mounted on a crane -- gracefully maneuvering the 1,000-pound apparatus nearly 360 degrees to capture sweeping aerial shots or zooming in for a close-up of distant scenes.
"It's not all about brawn. Anybody can come in and slam [the jib] around. I have to be smooth with it, almost dance with it," says Hamilton, who attributes his fluid style to his training in the Chinese martial art tai chi.
But frustrations abound. Hamilton's assistant, Rick Solis, relies on energy drinks to get him through a long day. But Red Bull won't help the newlywed placate his wife. Transplanted from Venezuela since their August 8 wedding, she "is getting all ticked off" over his relentless schedule, Solis says.
by Lisa Caruso
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
http://www.nationaljournal.com/conventions/co_20080826_6444.php
It's a thankless, often back-breaking job with long hours and little recognition. But the camera operators, sound technicians, and other professionals laboring anonymously behind the scenes are an indispensible part of delivering television coverage of the conventions to millions of viewers.
Rhone Hamilton started work Monday at 2 a.m. after sticking around until 8:30 p.m. Sunday. By 11:30 a.m. he had been on his feet and in the hot the sun for hours, with several more to go. Freelancing for Fox News, Hamilton operates a 22-foot jib -- a still camera mounted on a crane -- gracefully maneuvering the 1,000-pound apparatus nearly 360 degrees to capture sweeping aerial shots or zooming in for a close-up of distant scenes.
"It's not all about brawn. Anybody can come in and slam [the jib] around. I have to be smooth with it, almost dance with it," says Hamilton, who attributes his fluid style to his training in the Chinese martial art tai chi.
But frustrations abound. Hamilton's assistant, Rick Solis, relies on energy drinks to get him through a long day. But Red Bull won't help the newlywed placate his wife. Transplanted from Venezuela since their August 8 wedding, she "is getting all ticked off" over his relentless schedule, Solis says.
They Said It!
Former Clinton Advisor James Carville On The Democratic Convention
“If this party has a message it's done a hell of a job hiding it tonight, I promise you that.” (CNN, 8/25/08)
“If this party has a message it's done a hell of a job hiding it tonight, I promise you that.” (CNN, 8/25/08)
Monday, August 25, 2008
Waste of time? Carville says YES!!
Have the Democrats wasted the first night of the convention?
Yes, says Democratic Strategist and CNN contributor James Carville. On CNN, former Bill Clinton campaign manager and Hillary Clinton advisor, said tonight,
“If this party has a message it's done a hell of a job hiding it tonight, I promise you that.” (CNN, 8/25/08)
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/
Yes, says Democratic Strategist and CNN contributor James Carville. On CNN, former Bill Clinton campaign manager and Hillary Clinton advisor, said tonight,
“If this party has a message it's done a hell of a job hiding it tonight, I promise you that.” (CNN, 8/25/08)
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/25/carville-dems-wasting-first-night/
Hope and Change
Throughout the week the Republican Party of Florida will be posting cartoons to depict the Democratic and Republican conventions.
Mile High Hype
Lots of folks have emailed us with creative tags for the Democrat Convention.
Below are three, if you’ve got a good (clean) suggestion, email it to jmcmillan@rpof.org and we’ll include it.
1. “The Big Lie from Mile High”
2. “Unrest in the West”
3. “The Freaks on the Peaks”
Below are three, if you’ve got a good (clean) suggestion, email it to jmcmillan@rpof.org and we’ll include it.
1. “The Big Lie from Mile High”
2. “Unrest in the West”
3. “The Freaks on the Peaks”
RNC Launches New TV Ad: “Right”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced today a new independent expenditure television advertisement, titled “Right.” As the Democratic National Convention gets under way in Denver, people are starting to see just how right Hillary Clinton was on Barack Obama’s lack of experience.
The ad will begin airing in major markets in Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania through Sunday.The buy is between $2 and 2.5 million.
The ad will begin airing in major markets in Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania through Sunday.The buy is between $2 and 2.5 million.
RNC Launches Interactive Site for Democratic Convention
In case you may have missed it, the Republican National Committee launched an interactive site to follow the DNCC, www.NotReady08.com, complete with press conferences via live streaming video, blogs, and rapid response research briefings. Be sure to check back often for breaking news.
Blogs, Vlogs, and Halperin, Oh My
In a salute to our hero Mark Halperin, the Republican Party of Florida is proud to launch the ConventionCast, modeled after Halperin’s PageCast, to provide the Florida GOP’s perspective and reaction throughout the National Conventions. An important distinction—the PageCast is apolitical and sticks to the news—and that’s where we plan differ.
Sincerely,
The RPOF Communications Team
Sincerely,
The RPOF Communications Team
Hillary Happy Hour
For all you Florida reporters in Denver, don’t miss this Hillary Happy Hour tonight, hosted by the RNC.
RNC HOSTS HAPPY HOUR FOR HILLARY IN DENVER
DENVER – As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Denver, Colo., the Republican National Committee (RNC) will host a Happy Hour for Hillary today. From Republicans to independents to open-minded Democrats, John McCain is gathering support from voters nationwide who believe that he is the most qualified candidate to lead our country as Commander in Chief.
Space is limited, and attendees must present both a valid DNCC and press organization credential to gain admittance.
WHAT:
DENVER – As the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Denver, Colo., the Republican National Committee (RNC) will host a Happy Hour for Hillary today. From Republicans to independents to open-minded Democrats, John McCain is gathering support from voters nationwide who believe that he is the most qualified candidate to lead our country as Commander in Chief.
Space is limited, and attendees must present both a valid DNCC and press organization credential to gain admittance.
WHAT:
Happy Hour For Hillary
WHEN:
WHEN:
Monday, August 25, 2008
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. MDT
WHERE:
8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. MDT
WHERE:
Paramount Café
519 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
519 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Bite of the Day
Obama's Robert GIBBS to Joe and Mika on MSNBC: 'The Democratic Party is a group of professional worriers. ... If you can't wring your hands, you can't be a Democrat.' (Courtesy Mike Allen’s Politico Playbook)
USA Today lead, 'Poll: Clinton backers restless: 47% say they solidly are behind Obama,' By Susan Page: 'DENVER - Fewer than half of Hillary Rodham Clinton's supporters in the presidential primaries say they definitely will vote for Barack Obama in November, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, evidence of a formidable challenge facing Democrats as their national convention opens here today.' (Courtesy Mike Allen’s Politico Playbook)
USA Today lead, 'Poll: Clinton backers restless: 47% say they solidly are behind Obama,' By Susan Page: 'DENVER - Fewer than half of Hillary Rodham Clinton's supporters in the presidential primaries say they definitely will vote for Barack Obama in November, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, evidence of a formidable challenge facing Democrats as their national convention opens here today.' (Courtesy Mike Allen’s Politico Playbook)
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