PRIMARY: Pennsylvania (158 Pledged Delegates) - Tuesday April 22 - Help Make A Difference!

[Valencia]

Let's make it happen

For the real chage

Vote Hillary

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/hq/pennsylvania/

[Brooke]

Um, PA's primary isn't until April 22nd.

[Valencia]

Um, PA's primary isn't until April 22nd.

Good catch!!!

[CGP]

I fixed the date in the title. I will make this thread a "sticky" after the March 4th primaries.

[Brooke]

Good catch!!!

Hehe..thanks. I live here in PA so I would know. I wish it were sooner since after next week it might be a moot primary.:mad:

[CGP]

Hehe..thanks. I live here in PA so I would know. I wish it were sooner since after next week it might be a moot primary.:mad:

NO!!! You must think positively :) Hillary Clinton is the biggest fighter of all. We must follow her lead! She will fight this to the end! She know's the seriousness of what is at stake and so do we! We cannot bow and cower to the oppression of the media and the abusiveness of some of Obama's supporters! We must fight on regardless!!

[Brooke]

Well I'm trying to be positive but we have to be realistic too, that's all. Next Tuesday's going to crush me if she loses.

[CGP]

Brooke went to a positive PA event last night which you can read about below:

http://www.hillaryclintonforum.net/discussion/showthread.php?t=656

[CGP]

Well I'm trying to be positive but we have to be realistic too, that's all. Next Tuesday's going to crush me if she loses.

How sweet victory is!!! :)

[CGP]

7 weeks til the next BIG state.

Plenty of time for Obama's ship to sink and for Hillary's star to shine even brighter!

[Brooke]

Woo!! It's official! PA has a sticky!! :p

Check out my recap from last night in the "so the campaign called me" thread.

[skc1976]

Here's some great news coming off the string of victories on Tuesday:

Rasmussen | 03/05 - 03/05 | 690 LV | Clinton 52 | Obama 37 | Clinton +15.0

[Brooke]

Gah, I had a whole thing written out and my finger slipped. So here goes again:

For all the local Philly news on the campaigns you can read www.philly.com daily for news. Today there's an article about Obama trying to get independent and Republican voters to register as Dems by March 24th (the last day to register). I'm not sure that's going to make a huge difference but it is a bit of a concern. PA is a CLOSED PRIMARY so they're making an all out effort.

Chelsea spoke at UPenn yesterday and said "I hope you guys don't get sick of seeing me or my family becasue I have a feeling we'll be here a lot"

Sick of the Clintons? NOT A CHANCE IN HELL!!!!

[skc1976]

Gah, I had a whole thing written out and my finger slipped. So here goes again:

For all the local Philly news on the campaigns you can read www.philly.com daily for news. Today there's an article about Obama trying to get independent and Republican voters to register as Dems by March 24th (the last day to register). I'm not sure that's going to make a huge difference but it is a bit of a concern. PA is a CLOSED PRIMARY so they're making an all out effort.

Ok, now this article needs to go right to the DNC and say to them, "listen, we have one of our own candidates for the Democrats undermining the voting process in Pennsylvania. If they wanted to vote Democrat, they would be registered. He's clearly trying to pull those voters so they will vote for him and it's not an accurate representation of the Democratic Pennsylvania Primary!"

UGH, this man makes me sick. He will stop at nothing and continue to stoop low!

[Brooke]

Ok, now this article needs to go right to the DNC and say to them, "listen, we have one of our own candidates for the Democrats undermining the voting process in Pennsylvania. If they wanted to vote Democrat, they would be registered. He's clearly trying to pull those voters so they will vote for him and it's not an accurate representation of the Democratic Pennsylvania Primary!"

UGH, this man makes me sick. He will stop at nothing and continue to stoop low!

Well, to be fair, if PA were a state Hillary needed and she appealed to independent voters and republicans, this may be happening too. Look, it's not illegal, he's not doing anything wrong. I hate to defend him but I can't think the same thing would be happening on our side too.

The writer of the article though acts like it's going have a huge effect and I don't see it that way. Most people here are already registered and those who aren't, don't plan on voting anyway. And for all we know, this could have been happening in the other states with closed primaries, like maybe NJ or something.

I'm definitely not defending him out of support, I'm just trying to be objective and fair in this instance. And like I said, it's not going to matter anyway because Hillary's going to win PA in a walk.

And on a personal note, this will be the first time I will have voted in PA. I moved here in Oct of 06 (I still had a MD license) and because of a few tickets I got at once, I had to get my PA license in Jan of last year and I registered then. A few weeks ago, I called the BOE to make sure I was registered Democrat and they said I was cool. I didn't vote in November because I didn't know where my polling place was and there wasn't any big election here. But I will be going first thing in the morning and I found out where it is..lol.

[Brooke]

Gah!! Bill's doing a rally tomorrow in Media (which isn't close but not far) in the afternoon and I have to work! He needs to do these things on the weekends or at night..lol. I'll probably have a ton more chances but man I want to go.

[joeysky18]

Please help making pro-Hillary comment at this blog site in PA

http://www.citypaper.net/blogs

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364502&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

http://www.voicesweb.org/?q=node/1344

http://www.post-gazette.com/forum/letters/

http://internetservices.readingeagle.com/blog/editorials/index.html


My friend in PA said she got the phone call from Obama already asking for donation and volunteer. We need to start making call for PA. My friends said it's a big state and it will take time to cover every corner. Although it seems so far away, but we should start ASAP.

[winterlongone]

I'm willing to make phone calls, particularly in Philadelphia - where I am from. I also have a lot of relatives in the Berwick area. That is where I want to focus my energy - both in a large city and a rural area that will recognize my maiden name (it's very unusual). Is hillaryclinton.com the best site for that?

[joeysky18]

I'm willing to make phone calls, particularly in Philadelphia - where I am from. I also have a lot of relatives in the Berwick area. That is where I want to focus my energy - both in a large city and a rural area that will recognize my maiden name (it's very unusual). Is hillaryclinton.com the best site for that?

Yes, there is a call tool in the website.
http://tools.hillaryclinton.com/calling/
but via this route you have to pay for the call charge.

The campaign is setting up the toll free call number for PA, once I get the information i will let you know.

There is the toll free number now for WY. but not for PA yet.

[Brooke]

So I think I should rename this "Brooke's Hillary PA campaign blog" because I'll probably be updating every day or so. I hope nobody expects me to report on what the Obama camp is doing here because well, I have no clue, nor do I care..LOL.

I put my name down on a list of people who can house out of state volunteers. So if any of you guys plan to come in to help between now and April 22nd, I have a very comfy couch y'all can crash on. Just let me know. But I got a call from one of the guys at the campaign, a follow up call from Tuesday which was great. There are events this weekend too in the city, but he told me Hillary will be speaking at Temple University on Tuesday (I think he said Tuesday) at 6pm. I'm going to make it an early work day so I can leave early and hope to make this. I really would like to try to get to as many events as possible.

That's all for now, more later.:)

~Brooke~

[CGP]

So I think I should rename this "Brooke's Hillary PA campaign blog" because I'll probably be updating every day or so. I hope nobody expects me to report on what the Obama camp is doing here because well, I have no clue, nor do I care..LOL.

I put my name down on a list of people who can house out of state volunteers. So if any of you guys plan to come in to help between now and April 22nd, I have a very comfy couch y'all can crash on. Just let me know. But I got a call from one of the guys at the campaign, a follow up call from Tuesday which was great. There are events this weekend too in the city, but he told me Hillary will be speaking at Temple University on Tuesday (I think he said Tuesday) at 6pm. I'm going to make it an early work day so I can leave early and hope to make this. I really would like to try to get to as many events as possible.

That's all for now, more later.:)

~Brooke~

Great that things are moving along there in PA. Sounds like they have a good foundation in place.

[realist]

More PA blogs:
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/
http://www.padems.com/media/blog (there are a list of PA blogs here on the right side)

[Viktoriya]

I watched all news channels today to figure out what info is out there for PA.
FOX had the best analysis. They are saying PA is crucial for BO because it is his only chance to prove to super deligates that he can deliver votes in November (we know McCain is not going to caucus). They suggest that BO has to stop rallies and talk to simple people and address issues. (How funny because he is not good in talking to people). On the other hand, Hillary must win big! She has to find the way to cross to OB base. I confident that she can do that with our help. We did a great job in Texas and Ohio, we can do it in PA.
We have to blog, organize ground troops, send letters to radio and newspapers and $$$.

[Brooke]

PA is a lot like OH. The question isn't "Will she win here?" It's "How much?" Obviously we still need to do the legwork but I wouldn't stress about it right now, guys.

[CGP]

PA is a lot like OH. The question isn't "Will she win here?" It's "How much?" Obviously we still need to do the legwork but I wouldn't stress about it right now, guys.

This is reassuring! But a BIG win will be even more empowering!

[Hill Mama]

Support our girl!!!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23557913/

[Joe from WI]

Dear Hill supporters
Its not too late to call MS. Dont give BO a free ride. He thinks he's entitled to win. Lets fight to the end, make calls. Dont give him the free ride.

Please join me to make calls to MS.

Thank you.

[sharonchar]

Please........ we need some ads here in Pennsylvania viewing the Generals who are endorsing Senator Clinton.
The reason being that there are so many National Guardsman and veterans that reside here in our state and the ad would influence many families who have (or know of someone) with military family members.
It is a shame, however a lot of people only vote by what a 60 second ad displays.
In addition to that, I would continue to mention the number of "Popular Votes" each candidate accumulated so far.... I do believe that Senator Clinton will get more of the "Popular Vote".
Sharon/ Pittsburgh, PA

[VotingHillary]

Is there a campaign office in Pittsburgh and if so, where is it? And how do I contact them? I scheduled a vacation day to help get out the vote.

[Kathy in NH]

I just sent you an email message about the offices in PA. ~Kathy

[josephm]

Hey everyone.... I hear a lot of us think 6 weeks is far away, but I believe we need to work hard every day of every week. We cannot let a possibility of Iowa replay happen here!!!

We need to go to PA if we can. Keep the ground energize...
We need to keep donating if you can afford it....
We need to call PA and make sure those who support Hillary registered before March 24. Let's help out....
We won't regret it in the future....

Sooner is better than later....
Keep the excitement of Hillary alive and growing....

Let's go together to PA....

[joeysky18]

The important thing to do now is to get all Hillary supporters to register to vote. The date line is less than 2 weeks away.

The best way to do it is to call PA voters. The call script from the campaign tell you what to say to voters.

[joeysky18]

We need to get organize for PA. People get caught in discussing and complaining about the current state of affair. Today all the viewing are in the Hot Topic folder. There is no viewing in PA primary folder anymore.

OB is actively getting people to register to vote in PA. I'm sure he's also working hard on IN and NC, where he has a better chance to win the delegate.

We need to start our ground game to win PA as well. Call, local blog, send letter to editor, anything. I think we are a bit relax and think we can win PA easily. He is currently leads in all 3 keys area, pledged delegate, number states, and popular vote. HRC lead the popular vote briefly after TX/OH. But OB lead popular vote now by 80,000 votes after MS. If we continue like this there will be no argument for HRC to campaign for Super Delegate supports in Denver.

We need to round up the troop to take action. She MUST have the lead in popular vote going into Denver. She probably wouldn't catch up on the pledged delegate. The only way she can swing Super Delegate vote is to have a significant lead in popular vote.

If FL and MI revote, MI would likely to be a tie (and this is a worse case for us). FL depend on the gap. OB think the gap will narrow. HRC think the gap will widen. But she must at least win by over 200,000 votes to remain in the leads. So this thing is not in our pocket yet. Yes PA will be a win. But we need the greatest margin in PA as much as possible to gain the popular vote. OB knows our game, and he will try to do the opposite. That's why he start pumping up registration in PA.

Regroup and refocus folks. we have wasted 2 days being distracted by issues that we have no control over. Any of our actions should be targeted for one thing, to win more vote for Hillary.

Call, Blog, plan ground game in PA.IN.NC, send letter to editor, contact your supper delegate. These are the things that we could do.

[Joe from WI]

How to get her more than 20%? What can we do? We need plans, we need mobilization of people from ground up.

I'm thinking of contacting mark penn, but i would like list down my ideas:

1) Actively send messages (via emails) to Hillary supporters to volunteer on the ground. Send the message everyday or every other day.

2) Have a hotline no. just for people like us to call for specifically 1 thing:
- Ground volunteer in PA, NC, IND.

3) Send emails to every Hill supporter on the program of the rally everyday, IN advance by 2-3days, so Hill supporters can take advantage and help/volunteer/spread the word.

4) Open more campaign office and sub-stations (eg. in volunteer's homes) across PA, NC and IND so as to coordiante support base from ground up in every sector of the districts.

5) Web page highlights the same requests of points (1-3).

What do you think? Perhaps you guys have better ideas pls let me know. I seriously will contact Mark Penn/ Maggie Williams.

Joe from WI

[CGP]

We need to get organize for PA. People get caught in discussing and complaining about the current state of affair. Today all the viewing are in the Hot Topic folder. There is no viewing in PA primary folder anymore.


Agree with this. People need to focus on taking action, postive action.

Focussing on vile creatures like Keith Oberwhatever is a complete waste of time.

[Tesstown]

Yesterday the phone number for the Philly office popped up on Hillary's website (I had been watching for it). I'm next door in New Jersey and plan to go over to PA on weekends leading up to the primary. I gave them a call. The woman who answered the phone was thrilled to hear from me. They literally had just had the lights turned on that morning! They are gearing up and inviting everyone who wants to help to give them a call, or fill out the form online (go to the "States" tab at the top). She also said they plan to establish the Activate calling program. I did receive a followup email, and am waiting for a call with more specific info. I'll pass on whatever I find out.

Meantime here is the contact info, for anyone one else who would like to become involved in Pa:

Pennsylvania Office
Hillary Clinton for President
520 North Delaware Avenue
Suite 202
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215.625.0329
Fax: 215.625.0379

Go Hillary!
Going to Pennsylvania, to get her to Pennsylvania Avenue!!

[swannyj]

The campaign definitely needs a hotline or some venue that allows people willing to travel to connect with others to share expenses. The current "travel for Hillary" does not provide a venue for working recruiting and working out logistics that would allow more folks to volunteer. It is not working and

[G4Hillary]

I want to do some microtargeting in the city of Philadelphia. I can speak 2 major languages outside of English and I want to go right into the ethnic neighborhoods to get people to vote Hillary.

I am making some assumptions that it will be a challenge to get much of the AA vote but there are several Spanish speaking and other localities within Philadelphia that are Hillary people who need to be addressed.

Are there any bilingual or multilingual people here who would be interested.

This is our election to win people. Let us churn every single vote out of PA and get Hillary a knock out landslide. Let's get her over 70% of the vote.

Let me know. I called the PA office today and asked if they had any plans but it seems as though they are just getting settled there.

All of us from New York, New Jersey, Ohio and other states need to flood PA. I've heard people talk about 100, 000 volunteers on the ground. Let's keep adding to that.

[swannyj]

Carry a camera/cell phone(preferably with sound) at all times so you can record any abuses by BO supporters. I have met and spoken with BO supporters you can actually carry a conversation with but then there are those.......
Depending on content you may then want to do an I report. HOWEVER, above all be safe and ditch the idea if it will place you in harms way.

[Kathy in NH]

Agree with this. People need to focus on taking action, postive action.

Focussing on vile creatures like Keith Oberwhatever is a complete waste of time.

Absolutely!!! Can we put the Penn. forum at the top of the main index? Maybe have separate areas for travel (housing, connecting with others), calling (tips, voting information), other areas probably that I can't think of right now... but stuff that is more nuts and bolts. And definitely to keep encouraging people to shift attention from the negative media to what we can do hands on right now.

[Tesstown]

I want to do some microtargeting in the city of Philadelphia. I can speak 2 major languages outside of English and I want to go right into the ethnic neighborhoods to get people to vote Hillary.

I am making some assumptions that it will be a challenge to get much of the AA vote but there are several Spanish speaking and other localities within Philadelphia that are Hillary people who need to be addressed.

Are there any bilingual or multilingual people here who would be interested.

This is our election to win people. Let us churn every single vote out of PA and get Hillary a knock out landslide. Let's get her over 70% of the vote.

Let me know. I called the PA office today and asked if they had any plans but it seems as though they are just getting settled there.

All of us from New York, New Jersey, Ohio and other states need to flood PA. I've heard people talk about 100, 000 volunteers on the ground. Let's keep adding to that.



I would love to start a Meetup (Meetup.com) for people to get together to travel to Pa and campaign, but I can't commit full time just yet. There are many people in surrounding Meetups and many who have posted that they would like to join. I KNOW that we can flood PA, with all of the interest out there.
I believe that the PA HQ wants to get things going asap, but why not help them out? Can anyone on this forum dedicate some time to organizing those of us ready and willing to charge in? I can help with starting the Meetup. Send me an email if you'd like to hear more!

[mjno7777]

Well I am glad OBAMA is getting Republicans and independ. to reregister by next weeks deadline because in a few weeks if we get the message out they will ALL VOTE FOR HILLARY. We have to work like demons. IF SHE WINS BY 85%, she gets all the delegates and we don't have to panic through the rest of the states.

There are alot of Hispanics in the Reading and Norristown PA area. Get them registered. Also, the Asian population. Finally, PA has the largest population of senior citizens. We need to GET them to the polls. MAYBE WE COULD GET VOLUNTEERS TO VISIT RETIREMENT AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.

Just show the racist and pure hate Obama's quasi-church clips, and Obama is
TOAST.

Go to www.hillaryclinton.com and see how you can help win PA. NOW. IF, she wins by 85%, she takes ALL DELEGATES. She will NOT be the nominee if she doesn't win in delegates.

We need her. Listen to this racist Obama mentor/uncle speak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfNEfEBYIZs

[hillarymyhero]

Its not the question of winning Pennsylvania. It's the question of going ahead of Obama in delegates and I believe that Hillary and team should work day in and day out, the hardest of all contests top win by a huge margin.

I believe there is NO time to relax, they got to work head over heel, 24/7 to win almost all PA delegats and NOT only PA, all other states delegates..

Lets be realistic Obama is trying his hard to win these states........

I am sure we can still go ahead of Obama........
I am donating every other day for Hillary to win......

[Carla]

Pennsylvania Office
Hillary Clinton for President
520 North Delaware Avenue
Suite 202
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215.625.0329
Fax: 215.625.0379

Allentown, PA
512 Hamilton Street
Suite 103
Allentown, PA 18101

Harrisburg, PA
308 N. 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Scranton, PA
Ritz Building
222 Wyoming Ave
Scranton, PA 18503

I talked to Philly HQ today, and they plan on opening more offices.
Call today and go down and phonebank. Get Hillary Gear!

[Carla]

I'm waiting to get a call back from Kate Sullivan, who coordinates out of state volunteers. The hillhelpers website can help with people getting places to stay etc..

I will post details once I get organized. Stay tuned.

Carla.

[emmyCA]

I'm willing to make phone calls, particularly in Philadelphia - where I am from. I also have a lot of relatives in the Berwick area. That is where I want to focus my energy - both in a large city and a rural area that will recognize my maiden name (it's very unusual). Is hillaryclinton.com the best site for that?


Please contact Carla for calling list, how to make call and script on what to say...Thanks, hope you find it enjoyable taking to and convincing voters

[IzZy98027]

Hello,
One of a good come back to Barack supporters who continue to attack Hillary Clinton is- "Who told you that?" or "Where is the information comes from?" Instead of countering attack on Barack. Then offer them information on Hillary -what most people don't know about.

[IzZy98027]

Hi Carla,
I'm considering going to PA from Seattle. I've never been to the East Coast. Don't know what I can do-or if anything I can do to help.

[Tesstown]

Okay, I just got an email from nytravelers@hillaryclinton.com and here is some scoop. Though more offices will be opening up, for now they asking that volunteers head to Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Scranton. Harrisburg is the priority on Saturday because there is a parade there. Hillary supporters will be marching in it and having a general presence.

Harrisburg Office
308 North 2nd St
Harrisburg Pa 17101
contact: Mya Solis
msolis@hillaryclinton.com
312-907-0670

Meet at 12:45 at the Harrisburg office.

There will be phone banking only at the Philly and Scranton offices this weekend because they have just gotten the offices up and running. (Too bad - voter registration activities would have been great but I'm sure they'll get that going.)

Contact info:

Scranton Office
Ritz Building
222 Wyoming Ave
Scranton, Pa 18503
contact: Doug Greven
dgreven@hillaryclinton.com
570-330-0714

Philadelphia Office
520 North Delaware Ave
Suite 202
Philadelphia, Pa
contact: Dan Morrocco
dmorrocco@hillaryclinton.com
215-625-0329
phone banking Sat/Sun 9:30-9

Of course, you can always phone from home (see Carla's info). And for those who live in or near New York, there will be phone banking out of the Manhattan office Saturday and Sunday, and during the weekdays. Email to sign up for a shift:

Dan Benjoya
dbenjoya@hillaryclinton.com


M-F 10-2, 2-6, 6-9
Sat 10-2, 2-6
Sun 12-4, 4-8

420 Lexington Ave
Suite 3030
NY NY 10170
212-213-3717

After this weekend the volunteer activities and needs will be going door-to-door, visibility out on the streets and around PA, distributing materials, helping at offices, phone banking, rallies/events and GOTV efforts. A list of recommended hotels will be coming shortly for those who are staying.

Only 39 days to go so there's no time to waste! Let's get her in the White House!

[Tesstown]

An addition to my previous post - Scranton is having a St Pat's Day parade Saturday also, and Hillary and Go. Rendell will be in it. Neither of the other two candidates will be in the parade.

Wish I could be in Scranton!

[Percy]

I hear if a candidate gets 85% of the votes they get 100% of the pledged delegates! In light of all the recent news.. could that be possible? That would be awesome....lets go for it!

[Jayling]

I hear if a candidate gets 85% of the votes they get 100% of the pledged delegates! In light of all the recent news.. could that be possible? That would be awesome....lets go for it!
Well, the allocation of Delegates is extremely complicated. There are a certain amount of Delegates to be won through Congressional Districts in each state, the amount of CD's vary in each state also, which is done on a proportional percentage of votes. Then there's also some Delegates that are awarded based on the Statewide vote. The numbers vary from state to state.

If you go to GreenPapers.com (http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P08/tally.phtml), it'll help explain more in-depth, and Show the Math! *snick

Some examples. If a Congressional District only had 2 Delegates up for grabs, it would take 74.975% to take them all.

2 Delegates - 74.975% needed to take both
3 Delegates - 83.17& needed to take all
4 Delegates - 87.488% to take all
5 Delegates - 89.990% to take all
6 Delegates - 91.659% to take all
7 Delegates - 92.850% to take all
8 Delegates - 93.744% to take all
9 Delegates - 94.439% to take all

So, with so many varied amount of Congressional Districts in each state, and different amounts of Delegates to be won in each, it's kinda unlikely that someone could 'take all'. Though the Virgin Islands (http://www.thegreenpapers.com/P08/VI-D.phtml#0209)was probably more an anomaly than anything else.

[Carla]

Hi everyone! Back when we were trying to win Texas, the campaign set up a toll free calling program for Hillary supporters.

The way that it works is you dial into the conference call no., and enter the access code and i.d. no. The access code and i.d. #'s work for everyone.

The calls are toll free for anyone in the U.S., Hillary is paying for them.

The program automatically dials the no. and you input the response of the caller on your key-pad.

I know that not everyone likes to make calls, but maybe you can get someone else to make calls for Hillary, another idea I had is two people making the calls, with one person on the phone, and the other perosn helping with getting information from Hillary's website regarding voter information, issues, etc. if the caller has a question. I noticed that it is hard to try and look around for an answer on Hill's web site while trying to focus on talking to the caller. Please e-mail me with any questions and your regular e-mail.

Lets get Hillary 100% of the vote in PA!!! GoHillary!

[Brooke]

LOL..okay guys, let's not get too ahead of ourselves. I've been on the ground of this thing for the past few weeks obviously and I'm confident Hillary will get a big win here but Obama still does have support so I'm not going to say I think she'll get 85% of the vote, although I'm going to try to get her that much.:)

[handymanhdw]

Needing more people like you!

[handymanhdw]

With everything in these complicated delegated things, being so complicated, how is it that CNN or AP or whomever can call an election five minutes after the polls close?

[Tesstown]

With everything in these complicated delegated things, being so complicated, how is it that CNN or AP or whomever can call an election five minutes after the polls close?

Not sure, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and guess that they have the scenarios worked out on their computers ahead of time. Or, maybe they're taking a shot and hoping they're right!

I spent the weekend taking calls at the campaign headquarters in Philadelphia. People are calling with questions about Hillary, voicing their opinions on the issues and Obama (especially Reverend Wright), asking where Hillary will appear, looking for bumper stickers and gear, looking for info on registration, and lots of people wanting to volunteer, both in-state and out. One woman walked in yesterday and announced that she was a 20-year Republican, and was voting for Hillary! She proudly displayed her new registration card.

I spoke to another Republican on the phone who wanted to vote for Hillary, but was unsure about changing his registration. When I mentioned he could change it back before the general election if he wanted, he was relieved. He didn't want to become a lifelong Democrat, but definitely wanted to vote for Hillary :-)

I have many more stories but am out of time to post. It was terrific talking to everyone - people have such great ideas, and are SO excited.

Many of the calls mentioned that Obama's people are on every corner. We need more people out there; we need your help! Please come to Philly and elsewhere in Pa, and if you can't, make some calls as mentioned above! It's actually very easy, as I found out when calling Texas. Don't worry about being stumped on the issues; you can give an overview and refer them to Hillary's website for more info. Many people want to know about registration. In Pa, they only have until March 24th to register, or change registration if they are Independent or Republican. Contact me or Carla for the script; and the moderators have it too.


Happy St Pat's....Go Hillary '08!

[joeylee]

Hi All*,
This morning, while on my way to a Dr. appointment, as usual, we were listening to "Sue Henry, of WILK", an AM Talk radio station, localized for Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.

As long as I've been listening, I'm still unsure of what party she's in, which ,personally, I think is a good thing (IMHO).

She was discussing what she experienced at the parade in Scranton. She stated that she was "absolutely appalled by the actions and vulgarity" used by a group of "younger - juveniles" as they "chanted, cursed, and called Senator Clinton" names. Sue, not being quite a 'push-over", said that she had told these "juveniles" to "knock it off".

She could only say that on the radio, the language "they were using", "could NOT be repeated on radio", and further went on about how disgusted she was, as a Mother herself, as well as other Mothers also standing in the same area, having to put up with this "juvenile behavior".

My Best Regards All*,
JoeyLee*

[Brooke]

Hi All*,
This morning, while on my way to a Dr. appointment, as usual, we were listening to "Sue Henry, of WILK", an AM Talk radio station, localized for Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.

As long as I've been listening, I'm still unsure of what party she's in, which ,personally, I think is a good thing (IMHO).

She was discussing what she experienced at the parade in Scranton. She stated that she was "absolutely appalled by the actions and vulgarity" used by a group of "younger - juveniles" as they "chanted, cursed, and called Senator Clinton" names. Sue, not being quite a 'push-over", said that she had told these "juveniles" to "knock it off".

She could only say that on the radio, the language "they were using", "could NOT be repeated on radio", and further went on about how disgusted she was, as a Mother herself, as well as other Mothers also standing in the same area, having to put up with this "juvenile behavior".

My Best Regards All*,
JoeyLee*

I heard of a situation at a visibility event for Hillary in Doylestown, Bucks County here yesterday. Someone said Obama supporters were harrassing and they attacked this councilman's pregnant wife. It's disgusting.

On a MUCH HAPPIER note, another friend of mine, registered Republican here in PA, emailed to tell me that after our political conversation Saturday she has switched her registration to DEMOCRAT so she can vote for Hillary here on April 22nd!! How cool is that? I've gotten a few people to switch to vote for Hillary. I learned the power of persuasion from watching my political hero all these years and now it's paying off!:D

[Joe from WI]

I'm traveling this weekend for 3 days in PA with my family. We will call PA office and ask them which county needs our help.

All Hill supporters. PLEASE VOLUNTEER IF YOU CAN. Lets bury BO campaign in PA. He will be history after this loss. We can do it!! Dont let him having breathing space.

Thank you.

[mkreyns]

I'm traveling this weekend for 3 days in PA with my family. We will call PA office and ask them which county needs our help.

All Hill supporters. PLEASE VOLUNTEER IF YOU CAN. Lets bury BO campaign in PA. He will be history after this loss. We can do it!! Dont let him having breathing space.

Thank you.

Talk about Obama not getting breathing space, Fox news just had a clip on about how the younger college vote still back Obama. The strategy for Obama in PA is to go to all the campuses and get the students to register to vote. It seems that the college students have not paid as much attention to the news and what it really means to them. They are expecting something like going to all the 35 or more campuses in PA and gaining about 350,000 voters for Obama. I think the Hillary campaign can counteract that if the info goes out to these young voters. Obama sending many volunteers to PA, especially to the campuses. I'll see if I can find the printed news on that and post it.

[Brooke]

He's just trying to soften the blow. The exit polls have been showing that the younger folks are going to rallies and speeches but not the polls. I am willing to bet he won't get half of those 350,000 votes here. And this weekend is Easter Weekend and lots of these students are away and won't make the deadline.

[lea210]

are there hillary volunteers going to these college campuses?

[joeylee]

After OB's latest comment, while speaking of his own Grandmother*, he referred to her as a "typical white person"... Can you imagine if the opposite were said? Wow! Talk about self-destruction, and so fast!

all Hillary has to do is what she* has been doing, staying on topic, challenging on issues, everything else is just "falling" into place.... OMG...

Off to watch some TV for a while, starting to feel like an overdose of Politics.
With Love to The Hill*!
JoeyLee*

[Brooke]

are there hillary volunteers going to these college campuses?

I don't know, you could check the website to find out.

[CGP]

all Hillary has to do is what she* has been doing, staying on topic, challenging on issues, everything else is just "falling" into place....

I agree. With Obama sinking his own ship, Hillary can focus on just talking about the issues which people are actually concerned about - healthcare, the economy, Iraq etc...

[MaryKay]

Hi,

I am an alumni from Robert Morris and I got a message from a young woman trying to organize efforts for Hillary on campus and she's hitting some walls. Most of the young dems on campus are for Obama.

Anyone in the Pittsburgh area willing to help her out with TV production or phone banking?

Mary Kay

[Viktoriya]

An addition to my previous post - Scranton is having a St Pat's Day parade Saturday also, and Hillary and Go. Rendell will be in it. Neither of the other two candidates will be in the parade.

Wish I could be in Scranton!

Gov. Rendell such a smart guy. I am glad he is on our side. I watched today him on FOX against Bill Richardson. What a contrast! He is down to the point. You can not intimidate him. I wish he would run as VP, but he already said he likes where he is.

[Brooke]

We're trying to get him to come to the open house of the new HQ here in Bucks County this week. That would be great.

Rendell is a TRUE Clinton Loyalist. I have a lot of respect for him. Bill and Hillary need to know not everybody they know is going to stab them in the back at the drop of a hat.

[joeylee]

Wow, what a weekend. I am so sick of the OB Ads on TV! I counted 5, make it 6, between 7AM and 8:25AM alone, on the same channel, WBRE (NBC Affiliate)! I am mentioning as it's not good for OB at all! I, personally am already sick of him, and he's only been on TV for a few days, he's drowning people here and it simply turns voters off, not on.

As I am mentioning this in other posts, there are two large groups that I've been put in touch with, both are pretty large, neither has endorsed a candidate, and they "do not as a rule". However, no candidate has reached out to either group. Both groups are for people like myself, with physical disabilities.

I watched Doris Kerns Goodwin* over the weekend, I still have some respect for her, unlike the other pundits. She's a great Historian. She mentioned the "lacking qualities" that each candidate NEEDS to show more of.

She said how "Everyone already knows hot Tough Senator Clinton is", what they NEED to see more of is, "the personal, more direct compassionate side", which she referred to the debate when Senator Clinton spoke of "the returning soldiers, same without limbs, many injured", "That's the one area She* needs to show more often".

I can contact both groups, I can try to generate some kind of "get together", I just need to hear some input, and someone that's willing to speak to them directly".

I'm in Scranton, FYI.
Only the Best To All*,
Joey Lee*

[joeysky18]

Things are looking pretty good in PA.

For those who already max out their donation limit, you can send the items on the wish list. The donation for volunteer use doesn't count toward the campaign donation. Thanks guys.



Live! From Harrisburg, It's HRC 2008!

Posted on March 24, 2008 by riverdaughter
Hi guys, it's been a steady stream through here today. I gave some walk-in my Hillary button because there aren't anymore of them. But there are plenty of stickers left! Dana is running this shop and everyone was busy this past weekend doing canvassing and phone banking. I've been phone banking this morning to try to encourage people to send in their voter's registrations today. If you live in PA and you want to vote for Hillary in the presidential primary, you *must* be registered as a Democrat. This is a closed primary. Your voter's registration form must be postmarked March 24, that's today.

The Harrisburg office has a wish list of things that would make the next several weeks easier. Among the items they'd like are

folding tables (for desks)
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Bottled water
Food!!! (goldfish, snacks, pizza, fruit, veggies)
Quarters (for parking)
Diet Coke (soda)
lamps
air freshener
housing for staff
maps of Harrisburg (GPS navigators?)
anti-bacterial wipes
trash cans
kleenex
Internet expert- to connect the wireless to desktops(?)
If you can send something along, here is the address:

Pennsylvania for Hillary, Harrisburg

308 N. 2nd Street

Harrisburg, PA 17101

Now, you may be asking yourself, "How can I get involved in the campaign in PA?" Dana says the best way to be helpful is to volunteer through the coordinating office in Philadelphia. They will help you find a place in the state where you are needed the most. Here is the address:

Pennsylvania for Hillary Headquarters

520 North Delaware Avenue
Suite 202
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Phone: 215.625.0329
Fax: 215.625.0379
As for those of you who end up in Harrisburg, good news! There are a couple of nice bar/pubs close to the HQ that are Clinton friendly who we will want to give our business at a nice cocktail party. I'm thinking the weekend before the primary will be a great time for us to get together and, like, um, meet. There may not be a Rico though. But I'm sure we'll have a good time.
I'm going to duck out for some lunch. Later…

[Brooke]

The Bucks County Hillary HQ is due to open this week, it was supposed to be last week but they pushed it back. I'm going to be there and I'll report back.

[Joe from WI]

Hello!
I just got an email (24-March) from Hillary's website asking for donations. BO is outspending her campaign in PA by $1million. We need to give her the ammo to advertise as it'll reach into the living rooms of millions of people.

Can all of us send some donations, no amount is too small. Also, try to get your friends/colleagues to join in.

Thank you very much!!

[joeylee]

I wish I could donate more than I have, sometimes these emails make me really feel "guilty". I have donated every dollar I possibly could. Being on Social Security in this country, having to live on a total of $624 per month is plain old ridiculous.

I wish that was an exaggeration, but it's literally ALL I receive, period.

That's why I am doing my best to, now, donate items that I happen to have and do not need, IE: a printer, a 2-line phone, other stuff, it's the best I can do...

JoeyLee*

[Viktoriya]

I wish I could donate more than I have, sometimes these emails make me really feel "guilty". I have donated every dollar I possibly could. Being on Social Security in this country, having to live on a total of $624 per month is plain old ridiculous.

I wish that was an exaggeration, but it's literally ALL I receive, period.

That's why I am doing my best to, now, donate items that I happen to have and do not need, IE: a printer, a 2-line phone, other stuff, it's the best I can do...

JoeyLee*
Don’t fill guilty if you can not donate $. You can blog, talk to your friends and family, just spread the word.
I think it is good idea to invite Hillary or someone from her campaign to talk on event that you want to organize.
You can plan event on www.hillaryclinton.com “take action” and invite her. You also can call her HQ in PA and explain that you have this great idea which will benefit both parties: people and campaign. I personally think that Hillary should address how she will be able to help people with disabilities.

[joeylee]

I appreciate your response, and Thank You*. I have mentioned, posted my suggestion several times in these forums, should I go somewhere else more effective? If it's already in your post, I probably have to reread it, sorry.

Many Thanks,
JoeyLee*

[rene.d]

To everybody who helped get voters registered in Pennsylvania:

:D:):D THANK YOU!!! :D:):D

[mjno7777]

I used to live in PA, Norristown and Reading have a high population of spanish speaking residents. Good work.
I now live in Arizona, and work in a retirement community. Loads of Hillary supporters but a big disadvantage is getting them to the polls en masse. Pennsylvania's demographics speak to the largest over 65 population in the country. I am wondering if there is any way to make sure those in assisted living and other types of housing GET THEIR VOTES HEARD ON 4/22.

[avwrobel]

To all registered Democrats in Penn, March 24th has passed and so the field of voters is set. I don't think that Hillary voters can be changed to support Obama, but I certainly do believe that Obama supporters can be converted to Hillary supporters because most of them are either young or black. The young can be converted with education/information. Some of the black voters can be converted with the same edu/info but also with assurances of hillary's long-time commitment to civil and equal rights. I will be producing a one page piece entitled "Common Sense" that will be made available to hand out at Obama events. While all those Obama supporters are standing there they will need something to read. "Common Sense" will not be a negative piece against Obama, but will simply go through the reasoned argument that he is just too great a risk in the November election due to the 'Bradley Effect', which is the tendency of American voters to tell pollsters they are undecided or are voting for him, but when they get into the voting booth they vote for the white candidate. That, along with other problems he has, simply make him far too great a risk against the Republicans. Also, Hillary has been through 2 general elections and knows what it takes. Obama supporters seem to forget, there is still a Republican administration in power, and they will engage in massive propaganda and dirty tricks to keep the election close enough to steal again. We Democrats do not want to wake up on November 5th to a headline of 'McCain Wins!' and say, "wha' happened?" I will be working on and finishing Common Sense this week. If you'd like a copy let me know. Alan

[evolin]

There was a concerted effort to register all on college campuses by the OTHER SIDE!
Are there enough young people from our side to talk to those students and bring them back to our side before the 22nd?
HRC prople on the ground should go to these campuses and talk to students.
ev

[evolin]

To get my suggestion postd.

Many college students were registered belore the March 24 deadline - by the other side.
it would be a good idea to recruit young people to go to college campuses to talk to students.
Students could go for Obama in large blocks if we do not try to convince them otherwise.

[HillBuzzBlogspotCom]

YouTube - "Hope!"

If he can't help the city he's lived in for years, as a state senator or as a United States Senator, then how can he help the nation?

Everyone in Pennsylvania needs to see how bad Obama's Chicago really is. This footage was shot THREE BLOCKS from the Obama Mansion in Chicago.

www.HillBuzz.Blogspot.com

[mjno7777]

I just happened to notice a BUCKS COUNTY PAPER has youtube videos linked to candidate's profiles. Hillary's are all negative while Obama's are positive.

PLEASE SEE IF I AM GOING CRAZY?

http://www.phillyburbs.com/intel/pages/elections/08pres.php

[CGP]

PA is CRUCIAL. If Hillary wins, her argument for the nomination is virtually complete! We must do all we can to ensure she wins:

DONATIONS

CALLS TO VOTERS

VOLUNTEERING

BLOGGING

CONTACTING MEDIA

WHATEVER YOU CAN THINK OF!!!

[joeylee]

Hey All*,

I agree, we need to do all we can. I've been trying like heck to get an event coordinated. I have the space already in place. I believe it's crucial that Senator Clinton* address the Disabled people in NEPA.

However, it seems no matter who I call, talk to, I'm told to call someone else, I call, then I'm told to call another, and around it goes...

This "Group" I am speaking of, can be large, or can be smaller, more intimate (my preference personally). I already will have the media come to my home for an interview once the event is scheduled.

I have a tentative date, as I'm aware of a date, one in which She* will be in Scranton already. Now, I just need to get to the "right person".
I'm starting to feel like a hamster in one of the spinning wheels that just keeps on spinning! LOL

Seriously, I really do think this is an event that should NOT be passed up. I also think it's extremely important to note, the people attending do NOT endorse as a "Group", so for many, this may be the one opportunity for Senator Clinton to speak directly to a group that she is such a Champion for.

Any suggestions are appreciated!
JoeyLee*

[Leekosagrios]

Good morning, all:

Hillary Clinton has a new request for donations that must be fulfilled in order to take over Pennsylvania. Please visit:

https://contribute.hillaryclinton.com/mypa.html?sc=2409

Unlike the other fund-raising efforts, this one is very COOL in that you get to choose what you want to donate to, and how much. You can choose from TV ads, radio ads, street signs, online ads, vans, etc. Check it out and donate. Distribute your contribution around!! Notice that the TV ads and radio ads are the most costly and therefore have higher target amounts.

Thank you all Hillary supporters, let's take PA!

[Sandy in PA]

Hello all--just had a brief conversation with Hillary's HQ in Harrisburg. There will be a Dem fundraiser at the Cumberland County Democratic HQ in Carlisle, PA tomorrow at 1pm. This is a party event, not a Hillary event, but Gov Rendell will be there speaking for Hillary, and John Kerry (ick) will be there for Obama. They are looking for Hillary supporters to come out if anyone can make it. I will be there. I spoke with Colleen at Harrisburg HQ, she is coordinating the Hillary effort and we are going to go canvassing after the event. We need Hillary supporters to come out. I'll be there. The phone number for Harrisburg HQ to talk to Colleen is 717-221-0234. I can help with directions for anyone who would like to come out as its my hometown. Apparently, the cost is $6.00 and steak sandwiches are being served.

[joeylee]

Just want to wish you the Best of Luck with your event tomorrow! If I could make the trip, I would..

Is there any chance you could assist me with the event I am trying to get scheduled? or Anyone? (post is just below)

Many Thanks!
JoeyLee*
http://www.joeylee.com

[Sandy in PA]

Joeylee--where in NEPA are you?

[joeylee]

I am in Scranton..

[Sandy in PA]

I assume you've spoken to her Scranton office already. Have you tried the Philly office? They are supposed to be overseeing the whole thing. Their number is 215.625.0329.

[Brooke]

Just got home from a GREAT afternoon of canvassing here in Bensalem. We talked to sooo many Hillary supporters, it was fantastic. People are really energized too. At one point as we were going from house to house I said "This is going to be like taking candy from a baby":) I'll be canvassing the next two weekends before the primary too. Then we went and hung out that Bucks HQ for a little bit, which was fun.

I am having the time of my life.

[itsourturn]

So I'm wondering--of the 132,688 voters who switched their affiliation from Republican to Democrat in PA (and I guess they're still counting) will there be any way to track how many of this group votes for Hillary vs. Obama?

I'm pretty sure I've seen stats like this for other states. In most cases, the large number of crossover Republicans who vote for Obama doesn't seem statistically feasible...unless they're doing it to "give McCain a better chance in the fall."

Any words of statistical wisdom, Jayling?

[GOHillary08]

Please help making pro-Hillary comment at this blog site in PA

http://www.citypaper.net/blogs

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19364502&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=8

http://www.voicesweb.org/?q=node/1344

http://www.post-gazette.com/forum/letters/

http://internetservices.readingeagle.com/blog/editorials/index.html


My friend in PA said she got the phone call from Obama already asking for donation and volunteer. We need to start making call for PA. My friends said it's a big state and it will take time to cover every corner. Although it seems so far away, but we should start ASAP.

I just read the blogs in the Times-Tribune - and Hillary is getting pretty disgusting comments from the BO camp ( I assume ). Maybe we should all just flood these sites with positive Clinton comments. I've done mine and phoned 17 of my relatives so far who promised to blog just so I'll shut up. It's obvious that some of these bloggers haven't done their research - just read BO's propaganda and that of his positive press and made up their minds.

[CGP]

Only 12 days til PA !! Heard on the news just now that BO is spending $2 Million per week on advertizing flooding the state with TV ads!?! That's one way to try and score votes...

[Brooke]

Only 12 days til PA !! Heard on the news just now that BO is spending $2 Million per week on advertizing flooding the state with TV ads!?! That's one way to try and score votes...

And those TV and radio ads are annoying the PISS out of me!!

[Sandy in PA]

He is spending $300,000 a day on TV ads here in PA. But--Hillary's new radio ad debunking the myth that he doesn't take money from the oil companies is out - explaining that he can't becuase it is illegal and has been for 100 years. Its a great ad!!!!!

[Sandy in PA]

Get Out The Vote Trainings are scheduled on Hillary's site. This is to make sure all things are covered for the last days in PA - the 18th - 22nd. They need volunteers. You can help with giving rides to th epolls on the 22nd so everyone can vote, holding signs, making last minute calls and last minute canvassing.

The schedule is here:

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/action/patraining/

Some offices have extra dates scheduled that are not on the last, so if you can't make the one on the list, call your office and ask!

Again--if you're in PA or can come to PA, we need you.

[Brooke]

I'm going to a meeting tonight in Bristol.

[CGP]

Keeping out attention on the next big prize, PA.

[CGP]

4 days.

[joeylee]

Hey Y'all*,
As this election is far from over and then, with all Hope Senator Clinton will be the Nominee*, I still think it's a good idea to post a blog to the Scranton Times-Tribune "Event Calendar", I have, where I have pointed out why I Believe she is a champion for Health-Care, SS, Medicare, Medicaid and so on. It's FREE to register and FREE to post:

http://pahomepage.com/content/community/event_calendar?submit_action=event_form (http://pahomepage.com/content/community/event_calendar?submit_action=event_form)

Let's not take ANY thing for granted, eh?

JoeyLee*