Tea Bird

Democrats want executive pay limits and new finance regulations

In response to the Paulson 850-word $700 billion dollar blank check to Wall Street, Congressional Democrats are trying to impose limits to excessive executive compensation and impose sane regulations on a rampantly ruined financial sector.

House Democrats plan to insist on adding protections for homeowners facing foreclosure, and want to add measure to help homeowners facing [...]

Different parties, different music

John Rich and Gretchen Wilson are no Stevie Wonder in my book. He actually sounded a little flat to me while singing the National Anthem. But, this does remind me that, in spite of the Brooks & Dunn at the end of the Democratic Convention, the music is so different. Last week [...]

Chicago Event for Obama with Democratic Governors

Friday, June 20
Chicago Economic Discussion with Democratic Governors
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
Program Begins: 9:15 AM

Obama and Clinton Make Joint Appearance in DC Thursday

The Daily News reports:
Hillary Clinton will join Barack Obama for a joint appearance in Washington next week to persuade her donors to begin giving to the Democrats’ nominee, the Daily News has learned.
It’s the first known plan to bring together the victor and vanquished from the Democrat primary race and put their pledges of unity [...]

Al Gore — My Endorsement

Dear Matthew,
A few hours from now I will step on stage in Detroit, Michigan to announce my support for Senator Barack Obama. From now through Election Day, I intend to do whatever I can to make sure he is elected President of the United States.
Over the next four years, we are going to face many [...]

Hillary Clinton — Incredible People, Incredible Memories

Dear Matthew,
Together, you and I changed America forever. We touched so many lives over the course of this campaign, and I can’t thank you enough for the support you showed me. I met so many wonderful people out on the trail, and I wanted to share some of those memories with you.
I hope you’ll take [...]

David Plouffe — The next big challenge

Matthew –
Are you ready for the next big challenge of this campaign?
On Saturday, June 28th, more than a thousand supporters like you are hosting Unite for Change house meetings all across the country.
Ordinary people will be opening their homes and inviting friends and neighbors to come together and talk about our common cause of change.
See [...]

Obama Rally in Detroit Monday June 16th

Part of the second half of his two week economic tour.Monday, June 16
Detroit “Change That Works For You” Rally with Barack Obama
Joe Louis Arena
600 Civin Center Dr
Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit, MI
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Program Begins: 8:30 PM

Flint, Michigan Obama Event Monday June 16th

Part of the second leg of his two-week Economic Tour.
Flint “Change That Works For You” Event with Barack Obama
Kettering University
Connie and Jim John Recreation Center
1700 West 3rd Ave
Flint, MI
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
Program Begins: 11:45 AM
Monday June 16th

Obama Town Hall Meeting in Philadelphia Saturday June 14th

Details about precisely where this event will take place have yet to be released, but it will be in the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia area “Change That Works For You” Town Hall Meeting
Philadelphia Area