Sunday, August 31, 2003

Kerry is Down in the Polls. The DLC Likes...Dean??? --- At a time when most primary candidates are furiously trying to gather money and nail down some kind of a base, Dean is already moving towards the center -- positioning himself for the post-primary healing of wounds, and even for the general election. And it seems to be working. Even some members of the Democratic Leadership Council (hiss. boo.) have suddenly discovered some attractive qualities in Dean: Months after the centrist Democratic Leadership Council called him too liberal, Dean is winning converts within the DLC for supporting gun rights and balanced budgets in Vermont. "For many of our issues, he's not just talking about them, he's actually put them into action," said Ken Cheuvront, a state senator in Arizona and member of the DLC. --- Dead Man Talking. I don't think I've kicked my campaign off sufficiently. I am going to reach out to the country and be as clear as a bell about the leadership I offer.John KerryMeet the PressAugust 31, 2003 There was still something weak... [Whiskey Bar] 11:07:47 PM

Present or Not Guilty Theodore Roosevelt. "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.'" [Quotes of the Day] 10:57:54 PM

Russell Simmons - Rush Communications Russell Simmons Is In the Political House. Article on politicians courting hip hop entrepreneur Russell Simmons . Through Rush Communications, Simmons is actively getting involved in social issues now that he has entered his 40s and (I not making this up) stated practicing yoga By (sullivan40). [Metapop] 5:09:52 PM

Blog Entry By Governor Dean From Governor Dean. The most extraordinary moment for me during the sleepless summer tour, out of a lot of extraordinary moments was in Seattle. I looked out over at least 10,000 people, a thick crowd all the way back to the buildings, and for the first time in a long time, I was nervous, not because of the speech, but because I realized that I had a huge responsibility, not just because we might win, but because you are all counting on me. As you know, one of the lines in my stump speech is that you have the power to change this country not me. That is true. This is a movement to permanently change America, so we will never have to go through what is happening to us now again. I really appreciate all the great work you did to turn out crowds over the sleepless summer tour. And I appreciate your coming too, and all the money you have raised. The tour was great. We learned alot, including that the team could put on a tour like that, with all the complicated staging and coordination. We must have connected with 40,000 people on the tour. If we all keep it up, we will succeed. Thanks for doing all that you do, Howard Dean [Blog for America] 11:25:27 AM

das weblog von textlab New at the IT&W shop: "YOU HAVE BEEN BLOGGED" coffee mugs and t-shirts. Now come on everybody: if you all buy 5 mugs and 16 t-shirts each, Majo and I can finally retire. [The Cartoonist] 11:16:43 AM

Spectral Thoughts: Noise 14 Via OL Blog Noise 14. [Ottmar Liebert] 12:24:30 AM