As I write this, I am listening to John Kerry's speech from tonight.  

"Are you kidding me folks?"

Wow - that was a great speech.

Voter Registration is under my control.

Donations are under my control.

Helping the Dems regain the house in Missouri is under my control.  

Protecting the right to vote in Kansas City is within my control.

Refusing to watch pundit shows is under my control.

Defining John McCain to undecided friends and co-workers is under my control.

I have shut off cable news for the most part.  Even Olbermann.  I just couldn't handle the tripe.  It really is just a waste of time.  Hey - quit watching the shows & register voters instead. I promise you will sleep better!!

But the Mr. had Olbermann on as I walked out of the kids room.  So I sat and watched Rachel Maddow who is a welcome treat.

But then a McCain commercial comes on.

                               
By aimeeinkc

If you are pissed at Obama or can't stand the site of Howard Dean - this is not the diary for you.  There are may other diaries to air your greivances (and many of us probably agree with you).  I would just ask you kindly to find those other diaries.

I got wind on Friday afternoon that Obama was coming to town on Monday.  I was thrilled!!  The wind was in the from of a fundraiser asking for a big fat check.  

That's not going to happen.

But something extraordinary did happen.

                     
By aimeeinkc

This week our focus is on Voter Registration and what it takes to have a successful Voter Registration Drive.  

By aimeeinkc

22 Weeks

                     
                         3480 Hours
                   

                                                                 
By aimeeinkc

Twenty Four Weeks . . . .

            One hundred sixty-one days . . . .

                         Three thousand six hundred and eighty four hours . . . .

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS WEEK TO ELECT A DEMOCRAT?

                             
By aimeeinkc

What Did You Do Today to Elect A Democrat???????                    

If you are pissed at Hillary or can’t stand Obama, this is not the diary for you. There are plenty of places to voice your opinion, but I would be most appreciative if this diary is not one of them.

                              The Count Down is ON:

I am currently mulling my hat options.

Here we go . . . .

The Missouri State Democratic Convention was held yesterday, May 10 in Columbia Missouri.

Come on.  Sit down but get right to work.

What do you need?

A computer & a phone.  A smile on your face & a positive attitude.

Where do I go?

Here!  Make calls here!

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com...

"I believe it would be important to get every member of Congress on record," Clinton told supporters at a rally in southern Indiana. "Do they stand with the hard-pressed Americans who are trying to pay their gas bills at the gas station or do they once again stand with the oil companies?

"I want to know where people stand and I want them to tell us, are they with us or against us when it comes to taking on the oil companies?" she added.

Yikes.

What Did You Do Today to Elect A Democrat???????                    

If you are pissed at Hillary or can’t stand Obama, this is not the diary for you. There are plenty of places to voice your opinion, but I would be most appreciative if this diary is not one of them.

Twenty-eight weeks to November 4th. Can you believe it?  It was such a nightmare when Bush was elected to a second term.  It was such a sad time in my life. I was re-invigorated when Claire McCaskill won in 2006 - buoyed by the taking of the House & Senate.  Although not ideal - I am happy that there are no horrible Bush appointees to the Supreme Court in the past year & a half.  I am glad that Bush has had to use his veto pen WAY more in the last year & a half.  

The Democratic party should come together around the candidate with the most delegates, the most states and the largest popular vote, Cantwell said. The pledged delegate count will be the most important factor, she said, because that is the basis of the nominating process.

Cantwell talks to the Columbian Editorial Board

"I think it’s important that we let it play out in June," she said. At that point, she said, "I’d be urging my party to make a decision."

Hello Obama supporters and welcome guests.

I am an Obama delegate to the 5th Congressional District Convention on March 27th.  I am going to actively pursue a delegate position to Denver.  I know it will be an uphill climb but I am a fighter and an advocate and want the Missouri Obama delegation to be strong in their commitment to the will of the voters of Missouri.  

Howdy All!!  I am 38 today!!  Wow!!  

I got so many birthday gifts.

1. My 3YO & 5YO wished me Happy Birthday to me in the sweetest voice & with a smile that would knock your socks off.  This is my first Birthday as a Mom.  We are foster parents to a sibling set of three, and it just thrills me to no end that I am a Mom.

2. My husband made me two Obama t-shirts including my fabulous "Mama for Obama" shirt.

3. My in-laws and my mother have whisked away the three kids for the night while my husband prepares a steak & baked potato for me.  We also have friends coming over to play a few hands of poker.

4. My husband bought me a plane ticket to Dallas and graciously agreed to single parent for four days while I go & Barack the Vote in Texas.

5. My sister & her husband took their two kids to an Early Voting location in Richardson Texas & voted for Obama.  They called me immediately after with their news!