Matthew and Peter Slutsky, who worked on the campaign of John Kerry during the Iowa Caucus, launched an online radio show (podcast) and blog called DoubleSpeak. Senator Kerry appears in the first podcast episode and talks to the brothers during a recent swing through Iowa.
The OneAmerica Committe Blog is now in public beta.
"There are nine main sections on the blog. Three appear in the body of the home page. They are: Straight from the Podium (SFTP), Podium, and Open Mic. The other six main sections appear in the horizontal menu. They are: News, A&A, Action, Brief Posts, All, and Diaries."
Politics1 names 4President.org the winner of the "Site of the Day" award.
"Our site of the day winner is 4President.org, a cool online online museum of Presidential campaign artifacts from 1960 through the present." Ron Gunzburger, Publisher of Politics1 goes on to say. "We regularly visit LOTS of campaign and politically-related websites. Some candidates, campaigns and groups truly get the concept of using the Internet as a tool to effectively convey messages, promote increased citizen involvement, enhance voter education, and effectively and innovatively use technology to advance their causes. We created this award to recognize deserving sites from all states, and at all levels of campaigns, ranging across the ideological spectrum."
Mark Warner launched the new Forward Together PAC Web Site with this blog entry.
"Hi, thanks for stopping by the Forward Together website. While you?re here, I hope you?ll check out some of the information about what we?ve been working on in Virginia over the last four years. As well as some of our ideas of where the country needs to head in the coming months and years.
We?ve just finished a hard campaign with a terrific victory. The win was an affirmation of what we?ve been doing in Virginia over the past four years, with Governor-elect Tim Kaine a partner by my side in that effort. The win was a rejection of the relentless negative campaigning by the other side. What struck me was that 98% of the job of being Governor dealt with things the opposition was not talking about?things like balancing the budget, keeping education fully funded, and grappling with transportation issues. I think Virginians saw that too. The message that won was positive and forward looking, focused on results and solutions.
I?ve still got two months of being Governor in Virginia, and have a few new initiatives and a budget to produce. After I finish this job, I want to be one of the voices that debate where the Democratic Party is headed. I plan on blogging more often too. Again, thanks for checking out Forward Together."
John McCain launched the Straight Talk America Web Site with this Statement.
Straight Talk America Joins Fight for Reform:
All Americans Invited to Serve in the Cause
U.S. Senator John McCain has opened a new front in his fight for reform of government and politics. In establishing Straight Talk America Political Action Committee, McCain stated: "Americans instinctually understand that we are an unfinished nation, a great but not perfect one. The organization will help muster millions of reform-minded Americans to the cause of assuring that the institutions of our government and the conduct of our politics are worthy of America's greatness and reflect the country's highest ideals and aspirations for good.
"America's greatness has always been rooted in our principles: honoring Man's inalienable right to personal, political and economic freedom; devotion to the common good; service to causes greater than self; and a unifying patriotism. Straight Talk America has been conceived to serve those ideals and advance the cause of reform to assure that government and politics reflect our time-honored values," McCain said.
Straight Talk America's mission is threefold: To enlist Americans in the cause of reform that serves America's ideals; give financial assistance and support to candidates for political office who will best reflect the reform ethic; and provide a straight talking and potent voice in advancing the reform agenda that includes:
The cause of...creating a leaner, more responsible, effective and accountable federal government that serves interests of our people rather than the ambitions of our politicians
The cause of...assuring that the federal budget is managed in a manner that is fiscally responsible, cuts waste, invests wisely, husbands taxpayer dollars respectfully and is mindful of our obligations to future generations
The cause of...faithfully discharging America's responsibility to advance the ideals of liberty, human rights, self-governance and the rule of law throughout the world
The cause of...assuring a strong, capable and ready military that serves the cause of peace, is able to defend America's interests and values wherever and whenever they are threatened, and that cares conscientiously for the well-being of our young men and women in uniform
The cause of...protecting the security of our homeland and safeguarding the freedoms that are the birthright of all Americans
The cause of...supporting the health, strength and dignity of the American family and culture across the span of generations
The cause of...sustaining a strong economy devoted to rewarding initiative and to making accessible the American dream to all, so that all may share in the blessings of freedom
The cause of...energizing American leadership in science, technology, medicine, education, training and mastery in the skills of the future to secure the nation's prosperity and serve the upward march of humanity
The cause of...providing conscientious stewardship of our precious natural heritage for the benefit of this and future generations
The cause of...advancing the ethic of service and devotion to causes greater than self by all Americans
The cause of...building pride and full public participation in the nation's democratic institutions and the conduct of American politics
The cause of...inspiring youth to devote their energies, passion and talents to the betterment of America and mankind
The cause of...promoting straight talk in our political campaigns and policy debates
In the weeks ahead the Straight Talk America web site will provide more information about the mission, structure and activities of the organization and the Straight Talk movement.
The site will provide up-to-date information on the reform activities of Senator McCain and the reform agenda. It will let our fellow citizens know how they can contribute to the mission of reform, the betterment of America, and causes greater than oneself. And consistent, with Senator McCain's values of inclusion, transparency, and straight talk it will provide candid discussion of the reform issues facing the nation, and a full accounting of how and by whom the organization's activities are funded.
There are many causes greater than oneself for which it's an honor to serve. The cause of reform is one among them, but one that is eminently worthwhile. However you choose to serve or participate, Straight Talk America hopes it's a cause you will want to join because the nation is calling, the cause is honorable and be assured: Senator John McCain Wants You!
An e-mail was sent to supporters on September 14, 2005 announcing the redesign of the VOLPAC web site.
"Just a quick note to let you know that we recently completed a full redesign of my leadership committee website www.volpac.org.
In the coming weeks and months, many issues of great consequence will come before the Senate:
Judge Roberts' confirmation hearings for Chief Justice;
Confirmation hearings for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's replacement;
Joint Committee review of the response to Hurricane Katrina;
Legislation to improve the security of our borders.
The list goes on.
In an effort to ensure that you have access to the very latest information on these vital issues -- and many more -- we felt it necessary to improve our website.
I encourage you to visit it.
I also hope you will use it as a resource to help advance President Bush's Agenda, confirm his judicial nominees, and elect principled Republican leaders nationwide.
In addition, the site will better enable you to keep up with the political news of the day.
I suggest you begin by taking the "guided" tour of our website and when you finish, complete our website scorecard (information we need from you to improve our website).
We are going to need your help to make this website a success, so please visit www.volpac.org today.
I look forward to your feedback." Bill Frist, M.D.
Upon arriving at the web site, the user was greeted with this welcome message:
"Welcome to www.Volpac.org, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist?s leadership committee website.
We built this website as a resource to help you support President Bush?s Second Term Agenda, his judicial nominees and Republican Senate candidates.
We are committed to making this the best website that we can. Your support and involvement is critical.
We encourage you to visit the five parts of the website we have highlighted below and when you are done looking at the website, return to this page and complete the VOLPAC WEBSITE SCORECARD.
To begin our tour of www.Volpac.org, we would like you to visit:
The Meet the Chairman section of our website, and read the letter Dr. Thomas Frist, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist?s father, wrote for his children and grandchildren.
A biography is one way to learn about someone, but we asked Senator Frist?s wife Karyn and his three sons Harrison, Jonathan and Bryan to tell us 12 Things About Senator Frist you wouldn?t read or hear anywhere else.
How did a heart transplant surgeon end up running for the Senate?
Senator Frist likes to email his supporters directly. Many of the articles on this website are from his emails.
The Legislative Priorities Project is an online and direct mail effort to collect the opinions of over 1,000,000 Americans on the important issues of the day. Each week we will update our survey, with a set of new questions on a different issue.
Thank you for visiting our website. We plan on adding new, exciting, interactive features very soon.
Tell your friends, family and co-workers about this website and come back and see us sometime"
Tom Vilsack posted this entry in the discussion section of his new Heartland PAC on Aug 1st, 2005 at 12:41 pm EDT
A Community of Ideas
To win elections – and to regain the majority status - we will have to draw a bright line between our party and our opponents. We will have to become the party of ideas and the party of candidates who inspire and take action.
That is why we are launching this online community and a marketplace of ideas at HeartlandPac.org. We are going to strive to bring big ideas from Americans and share them with candidates across the country to help them win.
It may sound idealistic, but that is the essence of what Heartland PAC is about. We all have to take the responsibility to help make the Democratic party the party of ideas.
We cannot divine a winning message from polls or past elections. We have to work together to craft a message that comes from the courage to confront the problems we face and the passion to make our communities better.
It is easy to get upset. It is easy to second guess ourselves or concentrate on the results of the last election. We can literally hold our breath until the red states turn blue but that is not going to affect the lives of Americans. It is not going to improve our schools, our healthcare system, our energy independence, our economy, or our position in the world.
And it is pretty clear that Americans are waiting for us to step forward. They are desperate to hear our ideas, because it is becoming clear to them that the ideas and actions of the Bush administration - and many Republican governors - are not working. But their failure is not our success. We have to give people a reason to believe we can do better.
We have to speak up and we have to listen to each other. We have to ensure everyone in this party has the opportunity to proudly declare our values and present voters with bold ideas and a compelling message.
Many in the online community have already begun to move our party in this direction, and this forum is one more tool to move the party forward and to elect Democrats in states across the country.
But the website is more than just a tool or a piece of software. It is that ideas will help draw the bright line between us and our opponents.
The new flagship web site for the Republican Party, GOP.com is completely redesigned. The site features new tools and opportunities that will enable every supporter to become involved in the RNC's mission to spread the Party's and President's positive message. It was introduced with this message by RNC eCampaign Director Michael Turk.
"Welcome to the New GOP.com and Our New Blog. This site reflects our commitment to acquiring and maintaining a technological advantage in the tactics of politics. The features contained within will grow between now and the elections this fall, and in 2006. Our Action Center provides concrete steps you can take to ensure the election of Republican candidates at all levels, and our News and Research content gives you all the facts you need to debate your liberal friends and set the record straight.
Our blog gives you every opportunity to research and discuss the issues. We invite you to have that discussion right here. Sign up as a member of the GOP Team, register for your blog account, and share your opinions, thoughts, and suggestions with other Republican activists."
"In addition, we're giving you exclusive content and commentary from Republican leaders. Later this week, we'll have a special guest appearance by an old friend of ours from the campaign. Keep your eyes peeled for that."
Hillary Clinton For Senate 2006 Web Site New Design.
Joe Biden Launched his "Unite Our States" PAC with this Press Release.
Washington, D.C. -- Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) today announced the formation of Unite Our States (www.UniteOurStates.com), a political action committee to elect candidates committed to addressing the challenges facing our country by beginning to unite "red" and "blue" states, big cities and small towns, and Americans of all walks of life.
Through Unite Our States, Sen. Biden will promote a unifying agenda of strong leadership in the world, security and economic growth at home, and straightforward leadership for the voters of America.
"This effort will support candidates across the country who are committed to uniting Americans behind a leadership role in the world based on the belief that our military power is vital, but so too is the power of our values," said Sen. Biden.
Senator Biden plans to travel extensively to promote the causes of Unite Our States and to campaign for Democratic candidates throughout the country. Unite Our States will offer regular updates of Senator Biden's speeches, views, and policy statements through UniteOurStates.com.
