Posts Tagged ‘ Barack Obama ’

Pittsburgh Artist Selected for Inaugural Exbhit in Washington, DC.

January 17, 2009
By p2wp
Pittsburgh Artist Selected for Inaugural Exbhit in Washington, DC.

Image by wallyg via FlickrCongratulations to Paul Roden and Valerie Leuth from Tugboat Print Shop. Their work has been selected for the Manifest Hope Exhibit in Washington, DC. Click here to see their finished print. About Manifest Hope: Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The MANIFESTHOPE: DC Gallery celebrates that...
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PA Dems Innauguration Event – Celbrate with Ed Rendell

December 2, 2008
By Seenster
PA Dems Innauguration Event – Celbrate with Ed Rendell

Image by JamSki via Flickr If you are heading to Washington DC for the Inauguration and want to spend $150… Please join Governor Ed Rendell, Senator Bob Casey, Chairman T. J. Rooney, membersof the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation and other Pennsylvania Democrats for anight of fun and celebration of the Obama-Biden 11-point victory in Pennsylvania! The Washington...
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Best Campaigns in the Burgh?

November 19, 2008
By committeegrrl
Best Campaigns in the Burgh?

There have been lots of articles and conversations about the Obama campaign – what they did and why it worked.  So I have been thinking about campaigns on the local level – what have been some of the best political campaigns in Pittsburgh and why?  What does a campaign need to be successful in...
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Clippings from November 5th – November 8th

November 8, 2008
By links

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. The future of Oakland: Senate plenary session examines partnerships – A Pittsburgh City Council member is calling for representatives of the University and Oakland community organizations to join with city officials in developing a new 10-year master plan for Oakland. Nominate someone for...
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Clippings from November 3rd – November 4th

November 4, 2008
By links

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. The Motherhood – Moms CALL IN the Vote – It's no surprise in the most historic election of our lifetimes that moms are playing a critical role. When you vote in this election, record the moment for all of us — and...
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Election Day Party List

November 2, 2008
By p2wp
Election Day Party List

Please share your election day parties with us – we will keep updating this list as we learn of more election day parties Allegheny County  Eat Up Cafe at the Union Project – $1 coffee with proof of voting; $3 wrap specials (see event details here) IBEW, 6pm – The Allegheny County Democratic Committee, Auditor General Jack...
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Reminder! P2 Happy Hour for Obama: All Politics is Local

October 20, 2008
By breen
Reminder! P2 Happy Hour for Obama: All Politics is Local

Join the Progress Pittsburgh PAC for a happy hour (or two) tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21st in support of the Obama campaign. In October, P2 = Pittsburgh + Presidential. We will again be raising funds to support P2pac because all politics is local and we’re gearing up for important elections in 2009. P2PAC is a political...
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14th Ward Debate Party

October 14, 2008
By p2wp
14th Ward Debate Party

Image via WikipediaP208 - Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club Debate Party! Please join the 14th Ward...
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Thursday Oct. 9 – Obama-Biden Campaign Shows Support for Equal Pay

October 8, 2008
By p2wp
Thursday Oct. 9 – Obama-Biden Campaign Shows Support for Equal Pay

Image via WikipediaP208 - Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. Lilly Ledbetter will meet with working women to discuss the importance of equal...
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MoveOn Event – Talk to Voters about Obama Sept 13

September 12, 2008
By p2wp
MoveOn Event – Talk to Voters about Obama Sept 13

Image by Steve Rhodes via Flickr  P208 - Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. What: Talk to voters about Obama Where: 213 Smithfield...
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Support the Employee Free Choice Act

September 7, 2008
By rachel c
Support the Employee Free Choice Act

A caller on the Thom Hartmann show last week said that card check neutrality (when an employer agrees to remain neutral when their employees form a union — what the Employee Free Choice Act would guarentee for all workers)  is really analogous to voter registration. I like that. Opponents of employee free choice often...
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Denver: Friday–Belated, Exhausted Version

September 2, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Friday–Belated, Exhausted Version

This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4 Wednesday Redux   There’s a couple of things I wanted to mention about Wednesday.  First, there was a really great video about veterans they showed.  It was very emotional, and there was not a dry eye in the house by the end of it.  You can...
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Denver: Wednesday–Special 65th Birthday Update

August 28, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Wednesday–Special 65th Birthday Update

This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4 Ok, Dad – I got a liberal commie to sign your birthday card.    
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Denver: Tuesday – oh, what a night!

August 28, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Tuesday – oh, what a night!

This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4. Now do you see why I adore Brian Schweitzer?  Wasn’t he just awesome?  He is a damn good governor, who is down-to-earth, very entertaining and can work up a crowd.  The guy has done remarkable things for Montana, and has something like a 70%...
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Denver: Monday–Completely Geeked Out

August 28, 2008
By mmp
Denver: Monday–Completely Geeked Out

This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4.  So yesterday started with our PA delegation breakfast.  Several big wigs spoke, including Governor Rendell, Senator Casey, and Brian Schweitzer, the Governor of Montana.  I’ve heard him speak before, and I adore him.  I was actually hoping he would be on the VP short...
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