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Rep. John Lewis Tilts to Obama, and other reports about the Prez campaigns

Friends,

Congressperson John Lewis of Georgia, a hero of the civil rights movement, is now supporting Barack Obama. See story in today's New York Times, below. Plus, an article from American Prospect on what Clinton and Obama should do to win over Edwards' supports. Plus, Harold Meyerson's column on why the Democrats' need to avoid a bitter convention fight that will only help McCain. Plus, Barbara Ehrenreich on the Obama campaign. Plus, SEIU's endorsement of Obama.

Peter

If McCain's a Moderate, I'm the Easter Bunny

From yesterday's Huffington Post...

Oxy Goes Green with Professional Wet Clean

For Immediate Release
Contact:  Amanda Shaffer 323-259-2759; cell: 626-818-2348; shaffer@oxy.edu
Elyse Leon-Reyes 323-259-2734; cell: 917-523-2639; eleonreyes@oxy.edu

Oxy Goes Green with Professional Wet Clean

Occidental makes sustainable chic as the first college in the nation to offer professional wet cleaning service to the campus community.

What: Professors and students model clothing that has been professionally wet cleaned by Sunny Brite Natural Cleaners. The fashion show will also highlight garments by green designer Stewart+Brown.
Where: Outside Herrick in the Academic Quad
When: February 12th, 2008 11:30am-1:30pm

 

Californians - Vote Today!

There's more excitement about this year's presidential election than we've seen in decades. The California primary tomorrow will play a big role in which candidate gets nominated. On the Democratic side, the Los Angeles Times said today that the contest between Clinton and Obama is too close to call, according to the latest poll.  Political observers are expecting a very high turnout -- similar to what we've seen in other primary states. Turnout is particularly high among first-time votes and young people.

The Year of the Organizer

In California,  Hillary Clinton's lead over Barack Obama is narrowing. The Los Angeles Times today even says the primary is now dead even.  The same is true in other states where Clinton was leading, but where now the race is very close. Although some of Obama's momentum no doubt comes from voters watching the debates and from high-profile endorsements (like Ted Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Oprah Winfrey, and, yesterday, Maria Shriver), it is also due, in large measure, to Obama's grassroots campaign, which has recruited  organizers from community groups, enviro groups, unions, and other activist organizations. They, in turn, have enlisted tens of thousands of volunteers and trained them in the skills of community organizing. Kelly Candaele and I examine this phenomenon in our article, "The Year of the Organizer," in The American Prospect.