August 21, 2008

The Republican National Committee (RNC) launched a new Web site today, ObamaRezkoShadyDeal.com. Full release

The high cost of gas prices has put public transportation front and center on the nation's agenda. Last year a historic 10.3 billion trips were taken on public transportation in the United States, representing a 50-year high and a modern ridership record. At a time when economic concerns are on everyone's minds, more and more people across the country are turning to public transportation to beat high gas prices and save money. Full release

More than 330 Change to Win delegates, labor leaders and members will gather in Denver next week for the 2008 Democratic National Convention to make sure the interests and concerns of working families are represented, and to promote the Working America Agenda for change. The issues most critical to working Americans today are reforming our government to make it work for working people again; the right of workers to join a union without fear of employer interference, intimidation, or coercion; affordable health care; a secure retirement; and, building a new green infrastructure to create good jobs and a sustainable economy for the next generation. Full release

Obama Paid $300,000 Less Than The Asking Price For His Mansion, While Tony Rezko's Wife Paid Full Price For A Vacant Lot Next Door On The Very Same Day. "Two years ago, Obama bought a mansion on the South Side, in the Kenwood neighborhood, from a doctor. On the same day, [Antoin 'Tony'] Rezko's wife, Rita Rezko, bought the vacant lot next door from the same seller. The doctor had listed the properties for sale together. He sold the house to Obama for $300,000 below the asking price. The doctor got his asking price on the lot from Rezko's wife." (Tim Novak, "Obama And His Rezko Ties," Chicago Sun-Times, 4/23/07) Full release

Bruce Bodaken, Chairman, President & CEO of Blue Shield of California will participate as a panelist on the 2008 Rocky Mountain Roundtable on Health, Wellness and Prevention at the start of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, August 25, 2008, 9:30 a.m. MDT at Boettcher Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Mr. Bodaken will discuss the importance of wellness programs in health reform, and the ways in which health plans work with employers and individuals to achieve better health outcomes. Full release

The Center for U.S. Global Engagement will sponsor high-level foreign policy events at both national party conventions featuring the nominees' top foreign policy surrogates and advisers. Hear first-hand from key advisors of both campaigns about their candidate's vision of America's role in the world and how their Administration will tackle global challenges and opportunities. Full release

As Democrats prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Governor Howard Dean will continue the "Register for Change" bus tour in New Mexico today and will end in Denver, CO tomorrow to kick off a weekend of pre-convention activities. Full release

A major new poll released today by Catholics for Choice reveals that Catholic voters, who make up 25% of the American electorate, are currently splitting their vote for president between Barack Obama and John McCain, but are united in their aversion to mixing religion and politics. Full release

On the heels of John McCain's claim in an interview with Politico tonight that lobbyists are "birds of prey" who descend on a "corrupt system" to "get their share of the spoils," the Democratic National Committee released a new web video called "No Kidding" that uses campaign manager (and lobbyist) Rick Davis's own words to demonstrate how many lobbyists are working to elect McCain. Full release

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