http://www.BeyondChron.org The Voice of the Rest en-us Nucleus CMS v3.22 ©2005 Online Newspaper http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.beyondchron.org/news/skins/beyondchron/images/topbar_right.gif http://www.beyondchron.org http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6028 “No way. No how. No McCain.”

Last night was amazing! Being on the floor of the Convention was one of the best moments of my life. Senator Hillary Clinton really was perfect last night. Hillary gave one of the best speeches I have ever heard from a politician, in a moment that needed the perfect speech.

Of course, it’s no secret I love Hillary Clinton. But last night I also fell in love with Barack Obama. In the words of one friend, I am now not just an Obama voter. I am an Obama supporter.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:46:02 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6027 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:10:27 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6025 Nancy Pelosi, all they wanted to know was how “divided” Democrats are with bitter Hillary Clinton supporters. Incredibly, they're still saying this -- even after Hillary's rousing speech yesterday. “They just don't get it,” said Boxer. “They have a story line, but I want us to all shout loud and clear so the press can hear it: we are united behind Obama!” Senator John Kerry followed, and gave a passionate speech about how much worse things have gone in the last four years. “It's unacceptable that in every major issue of our time, we are going backwards - not forwards." I always wish that Kerry had this kind of passion when he ran four years ago ... but now all we can do (as Kerry said) is to “galvanize people together.”]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:43:34 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6023 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:05:00 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6024 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:04:00 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6021
Biden’s a tough, seasoned politician, and what Obama needs to fight presumptive Republican candidate JOHN McCAIN, respected War hero, negative rhetoric. Biden and McCain have been friends but when it comes to politics, GLOVES OFF!!]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:03:00 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6022
The only exception to this general rule about the dark-blue-robed IHM (Immaculate Heart of Mary) women who taught us was my seventh grade teacher, Sister Ursula (whose name reminded me of the big and small dippers, Ursula Major and Ursula Minor). She was younger than most of the other nuns. Which was unusual in and of itself ...]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:02:00 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6020 Scott Kleeb's wife) of the Young Voters PAC. “The Obama campaign is targeting young voters,” said Kleeb. “They're not relying on his celebrity factor or the 'coolness' of Obama, they have invested real resources into getting out the youth vote.” In a lively discussion, participants discussed various impediments towards young people registering to vote, and efforts to reach out the youth vote in a culturally relevant manner. I also spent time talking with Dan Katz click here for interview, organizing director for Cal-PIRG - who is about to begin working for Colorado PIRG, where he will focus on getting out the youth vote in a crucial swing state.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:10:49 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6019 click here for interview), and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (click here) about the state of the race. While Franken initially supported the Iraq War, McCollum tells me that Franken has come around – and the party is determined to help him win.]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:55:38 -0700 http://www.BeyondChron.org/index.php?itemid=6018 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:24:05 -0700