Below is the latest news from Jim Webb's Senate campaign against Neocon GOP stooge and 2008 poster boy George Allen.
Right below is the Webb campaign e mail titled "Washington Post endorses Jim Webb!" Here is the link to that article:
Virginia's Senate Race
James Webb mounts an independent-minded challenge.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006; A20
Below that is a Webb campaign e mail titled "Calling Talk Radio Shows" which has some excellent suggestions about how to do that for Jim Webb and FOR ALL CAMPAIGNS! Gen. Wes Clark's blog is referenced in that e mail:
Call-In to Talk Radio
Below that is a Webb campaign e mail titled "GOTV Starts Now, Jim Webb Needs You!" which has a lot of get out the vote activities that you can participate in if you would like to help Jim Webb. You can also help Jim Webb by making phone calls from home anywhere in the country if you would like to do that:
PHONE FROM HOME
Please forward this on to help Jim Webb end George Allen's 2008 Presidential campaign right now in 2006!
Mitch Dworkin
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ANALYSIS: The 2006 Elections are "An Accountability Moment!
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Listen to Gen. Wes Clark fight for Dems on Sean Hannity's radio program: An excellent example for all of us to follow and what we all need to be doing to help fight against extreme right wing Neocon smear propaganda which will help our local candidates to win their races!
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Gen. Wes Clark's endorsement of Jim Webb against George Allen
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Subj: Washington Post endorses Jim Webb!
Date: 10/18/2006 7:37:44 PM Central Standard Time
From: newsletter@webbforsenate.com
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Dear Mitch,
Help us keep the momentum in this race -- contribute today!
Momentum.
We've got it! Today, the Washington Post endorsed Jim Webb's campaign for U.S. Senate. I could write a million words about why Jim is the obvious choice for Virginians, but I think I'll let the Washington Post do the heavy lifting today. From their endorsement:
[Jim Webb] was prescient in warning, back in 2002, that the war in Iraq risked stranding the United States in a long-term occupation without an exit strategy. An intelligent man with a record of integrity, he has resisted the packaging of political consultants, which can only be a good thing. Those assets, as well as his deep familiarity with military and national security affairs, offer the promise that he would make an able, if unorthodox, U.S. senator. And the fact that his youngest son is deployed as a marine in Iraq gives him a perspective that is rare in today's Congress.
The Washington Post writes about George Allen:
Quite simply, he is a mediocre senator whose six years of undistinguished service do not justify rehiring.
...Mr. Allen lacks any comparable independent-mindedness. He has spent his time in the Senate in lock step with the Bush administration, embracing tax cuts that have imperiled the nation's fiscal health; subsidies for oil and gas companies that hardly needed the help; prisoner detention policies that have undercut America's image abroad; and restrictions on embryonic stem cell research despite its medical potential.
...Virginians deserve better and more enlightened representation. Mr. Webb offers that hope.
This endorsement is huge news for our campaign and builds upon the momentum we gained this week with the release of our latest ad "Steer." This ad has had a devastating effect on George Allen's campaign simply by telling the truth about Senator Allen's questionable receipt of stock options, which were at one time worth $1.1 million. I can't tell you how effective this ad has been. Please take a moment to watch the ad , and then please ensure we have the resources to air it across Virginia.
Contribute to our Fight Back Fund today!
We're just 20 days away from election day. We have the momentum in this race, but we're not going to let up. We're going to get Jim Webb's message out to the voters. And on November 7, we're going to elect Jim Webb.
Sincerely,
Jessica Vanden Berg
Campaign Manager
Webb for Senate
P.S. Please help us spread the news about our campaign. Forward this message to everyone you know today!
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Subj: [webb_lte] Calling Talk Radio Shows
Date: 10/19/2006 11:44:35 AM Central Standard Time
From: jchernila@webbforsenate.com
To: webb_lte@googlegroups.com
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Calling Talk Radio Shows
There are lots of ways to get the word out about Jim Webb and what a great senator heGÇÖll make. HereGÇÖs one more you might consider: calling talk radio shows. The show could be one carried by just a single local station, or it could be a show broadcast nationwide that is doing a segment on Senate races around the country.
Here are some tips to help make your calls as effective and persuasive as possible. (Most of these points assume youGÇÖre calling a talk show that really explores an issue. If youGÇÖre courageous enough to call some of the far-right shows, see the last point for some suggestions.)
1) Have a clear objective for your call. At this stage in the campaign, for example, it might be to answer some of the misleading ads the Allen campaign has been running; to encourage other Democrats to get to the polls on Tuesday, November 7; or to help persuade the small number of undecided voters.
2) ItGÇÖs easiest to start with a show that you already listen to. YouGÇÖll be familiar with the programGÇÖs format, the host, and the types of calls they carry.
3) To locate other talk shows, check your local newspaper for a listing of radio stations in your area. You can also do a search on Google (search for GÇ£talk radioGÇ¥ plus GÇ£VirginiaGÇ¥ or the name of your city). You can also do an Advanced Search on Radio-locator.com (http://www.radio-loc...), searching for Virginia stations and choosing GÇ£talk,GÇ¥ GÇ£news,GÇ¥ or GÇ£news/talkGÇ¥ as the format. For more information on specific programs, take a look at the stationGÇÖs Web site.
4) Listen to the program for a couple of times before you call.
5) During the showGÇÖs broadcast, call in as early as possible. That increases the chances that youGÇÖll get on the air.
6) Before you call, think about your main message. ItGÇÖll help to jot down a few points on a piece of paper. And remember that your main goal is to influence the programGÇÖs listeners, not the programGÇÖs host or a guest being interviewed in the studio.
7) When your call gets through, youGÇÖll likely have to talk with a screener and give your name, city, and a summary of what you want to say. Try to keep your summary to just one sentence. And practice it aloud a couple of times before you call. That way, youGÇÖll sound more relaxed and confident, which will increase your chances of being chosen by the screener.
8) You may have to wait up to 30 minutes to get on the air. Some programs will take questions by email, which can be convenient if your time is limited or if youGÇÖre nervous about being on the air.
8) When youGÇÖre on the air, try to make your main point clearly, concisely, and in an upbeat manner. If possible, substantiate your opinion with references to recent events in the news, or a book or a Web site that provides supports for your view.
9) If appropriate, support your main message with personal experience. For example, if youGÇÖre calling a program focusing on education issues, tell how many children you have in the public school system. If the subject is national security, point it out if you are a veteran or have a relative serving in the military. Or, talk about why you decided to volunteer for the Jim Webb campaign, and describe some of the things that Virginia voters have said to you when youGÇÖve been canvassing or make phone-banking calls.
10) Try to incorporate your values and basic principles into what you say. For some examples of how to do that, see the GÇ£IssuesGÇ¥ area of the Webb for Senate Internet site (http://www.webbforse...).
11) If you get flustered or if the host or the program guest challenges you or tries to change the topic, go back to your main message: GÇ£ThatGÇÖs an interesting subject, but what IGÇÖm talking about is . . . .GÇ¥
14) Calling conservative talk radio shows is hard, but it can be worthwhile. Many of the audience members will be GÇ£dittoheads,GÇ¥ who blindly echo the hostGÇÖs opinions. However, there will likely be some more moderate persons who listen to the show because it is entertaining or itGÇÖs the only talk radio station in a particular local area. Good advice on telephoning conservative talks show is available from: a) GÇ£Call-In to Talk RadioGÇ¥ (http://securingameri...) and b) GÇ£Calling TipsGÇ¥ (http://www.callingal...); also check on the main pages of that GÇ£Calling All WingnutsGÇ¥ Web site for audio recordings of tele phone calls to far-right radio shows.
Josh Chernila, Grassroots Coordinator
Jim Webb for US Senate
joshc@webbforsenate.com
703-778-4080x217
"Challenge the conventional wisdom." - Jim Webb
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"...Here's what we may fairly conclude from Allen's macaca meltdown: He was a rude cad. And, despite his Confederate accoutrements, his cowboy boots, his chaw, his good ol' boy persona, Allen is missing the key ingredient in his Southern shtick: You gotta be a gentleman." - Houston Chronicle 08/18/06
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Subj: GOTV Starts Now, Jim Webb Needs You!
Date: 10/19/2006 10:47:33 AM Central Standard Time
From: newsletter@webbforsenate.com
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Dear Mitch,
One person, one vote. That's Democracy. But Democracy is also about helping other people make their voices heard and their votes count. That's what you do when you volunteer for the candidate of your choice -- you empower other people and amplify your own voice. We know you have already given a lot of time to help elect Jim Webb. In these final weeks of the campaign, we need a little more. Every extra hour counts!
CONTACT THE WEBB FIELD DESK NOW TO SCHEDULE FOR PHONEBANKS, DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSES. LITERATURE DROPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO
GET OUT THE VOTE
FOR JIM WEBB!!!
Webb Field Desk, fielddesk@webbforsenate.com 703-778-2781
GOTV lit drop rally this Saturday at 11am
with Jim Moran!
1916 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
District wide lit drop to follow!
Lit drops are a great way to spread the word about Jim's campaign. We'll give you a route to walk, and all you have to do is drop off fliers at each door along the way. Be sure to bring your friends -- it'll take hundreds of volunteers, weeks to walk these precincts. Jim Needs You!
Stop at any of these locations between 12 PM & 4 PM on Saturday or Sunday to get a route:
Arlington: Webb HQ (1916 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, 22201)
Alexandria: Alexandria Democratic HQ (618 N Washington St, Alexandria, 22314)
Fairfax: Fairfax Democratic HQ (2815 Hartland Rd, Falls Church, 22043)
Mt. Vernon: Mt. Vernon Government Center (2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, 22306)
Reston: Starbucks at Plaza America (11610 Plaza America Drive, Reston, 20190)
For Details or to sign up, contact us at volunteer@jimmoran.org or 703-310-6756.
Get involved in your region (click for more information)
Norfolk/Hampton Roads
Northern Virginia
Charlottesville/Northern Blue Ridge
Roanoke/Southwest/Southside
Richmond/Central Virginia
NORFOLK / HAMPTON ROADS
For info on phone banks, canvasses, events, and other volunteer opportunities
Please contact Susan Mariner, susanonthecircle@yahoo.com, 757-692-0989 or visit the Virginia Beach office at 5101 Cleveland St #302, Virginia Beach (BB& T building, corner of Witchstock & Cleveland) 757-200-9745
Door-to-Door Canvass in VIRGINIA BEACH THIS WEEKEND!...Meet at Webb for Senate office (see above) at 1:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND...Come see JIM WEBB!
Stockley Gardens Arts Festival--VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
When: Saturday, October 21, 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday, October 22, 12 12 pm - 5 pm
Where: Stockley Gardens Park, Norfolk, VA (Ghent Section)
Contact: Nancy McPherson, ncmcpherson@cox.net, 757-339-1682
USWA Local 8888 Rally with Jim Webb & Governor Mark Warner
When: Friday 20 October 2006, 2:00 PM
Where: United Steelworkers Local 8888 Union Hall, 4306 Huntington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Virginia NAACP State Convention Town Hall Meeting with Jim Webb
When: Friday 20 October 2006, 7:00 PM
Where: Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 1815 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton
Pancake Breakfast with Jim Webb, hosted by Delegate Lionell Spruill
When: Saturday 21 October 2006, 8:00 AM
Where: Bethany Baptist Church, 2587 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, VA
Norfolk State Football Game vs. Florida A&M, with Jim Webb & Delegate Lionell Spruill
When: Saturday 21 October 2006, 1:00 PM
Where: Norfolk State University, William "Dick" Price Stadium, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
For info on phonebanks, neighborhood walks, events, & other volunteer opportunities
Please contact Webb for Senate Field Desk fielddesk@webbforsenate.com 703-778-2781 or come by Webb for Senate Northern Virginia Field Office, 1916 Wilson Blvd, Suite 204, Arlington VA (near Courthouse Metro, between Dr. Dremo's and Hollywood Video).
PRIORITY NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS (CANVASSES) THIS WEEKEND
HERNDON
When: Sunday, October 22nd at 12 noon.
Where: McNair Elementary SchOOL, 2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
Contact: Sue Langley at svlangley2003@yahoo.com or 703-403-0190
LORTON/South Fairfax County.
Where: Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079
When: Saturday, October 21st at 10:00 A.M. (Parking Lot)
Saturday, October 21st at 2:30 P.M. (Large Meeting Room)
Sunday, October 22nd at 11:30 A.M. (Parking Lot)
Sunday, October 22nd at 2:00 P.M. (Parking Lot)
Contact: Chris Ambrose at 703-314-7556 or Chrisambr@aol.com
MOUNT VERNON/South Alexandria
When: Saturday, October 14th at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 15th at 12 noon. - 4 p.m.
Where: Mount Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane, Room #3. Alexandria, VA
(across from Sherwood Hall Library; near Mt. Vernon Hospital)
Contact: Scott Surovell at ssurovell@smillaw.com
Laura Sonnenmark at 703-963-7447 or LASVolunteer@cox.net
VIENNA
When: Saturday, October 21st at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Vienna Metro Station (North Entrance; kiss & ride), 2900 Nutley Street, Vienna, VA
Contact: Sue Langley at 703-403-0190 or svlangley2003@yahoo.com
WOODBRIDGE (Prince William County)
When: Saturday, October 21st at 10 a.m.
Sunday, October 22nd at 12 noon
Where: Prince William County Democratic Headquarters, 4326 Dale Boulevard, Suite 6, Woodbridge, VA
Contact: Jane Touchet at 703-405-4120 or Harry Wiggins, hwigginas01@yahoo.com
MORE NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS & LITERATURE DROPS WEEKEND
ALEXANDRIA/(City)___Lit Drop Only
When: Saturday, October 21st, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 22nd, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Where: Alexandria Democratic Committee Headquarters
618 North Washington Street (north Old Town) Alexandria, VA
Contact: Christi Fanelli at 703-310-6756 or volunteer@jimmoran.org
ANNANDALE
When: Saturday, October 21st at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: Canterbury Woods Elementary School, 4910 Willet Drive, Annandale, VA
Contact: Mike Burns at Mike@hurstforcongress or 703-455-1014
ARLINGTON___Lit Drop Only
When: Saturday, October 21st, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 22nd, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Where: Webb for Senate Headquarters
1916 Wilson Boulevard (Courthouse metro), Suite 304, Arlington, VA
Contact: Christi Fanelli at 703-310-6756 or volunteer@jimmoran.org
CENTREVILLE
When: Saturday, October 21st at 9:45 a.m.
Sunday, October 22nd at 12:45 p.m.
Where: Centre Ridge Elementary School,14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville, VA
Contact: Jessica Bearden at jbearden@judyfeder.com 703-433-1310 (office) or 571-201-2575 (cell)
FALLS CHURCH____Lit Drop Only
When: Saturday, October 21st, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 22nd, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Where: Fairfax County Democratic Committee Headquarters
2815 Hartland Road, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA 22043
Contact: Christi Fanelli at 703-310-6756 or volunteer@jimmoran.org
TYSONS CORNER / Fairfax County
When: Saturday, October 21st at 10:00 A.M. and 2pm
Sunday, October 22nd at Noon
Where: 7700 Leesburg Pike (office building), Suites 300/301 Falls Church, VA
Contact: Jim Simos at 703-231-6280 or njss@aol.com
RESTON____Lit Drop Only
When: Saturday, October 21st, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 22nd, between 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Where: Starbuck's at Plaza America , 11610 Plaza America Drive, Reston, VA, 20190
Contact: Sloane Kuney at 703-310-6756 or volunteer@jimmoran.org
CHARLOTTESVILLE / NORTHERN BLUE RIDGE
To Sign-up for Phone Banks & Neighborhood Canvasses
Please contact Greg Kane gregkane@gregkane.net 804-651-7195, or visit the Charlottesville field office at 107 East Main Street, downtown Charlottesville.
The Battle of Cedar Creek Reenactment
When: Saturday & Sunday, October 21-22
Where: Middletown, VA
Contact: Jan Mueller, jan@smlworld.net, 202-997-7275
ROANOKE / SOUTHWEST / SOUTHSIDE
To Sign-up for Phone Banks & Neighborhood Canvasses
Please contact Fred Hutchins, 540-354-6173, fhutchins@webbforsenate.com
or come by the Roanoke Webb for Senate office at 114 Market Street, Downtown Roanoke
(2nd floor above Awful Arthur's seafood restaurant ).
RICHMOND / CENTRAL VIRGINIA
To Sign-up for Phone Banks & Neighborhood Canvasses
Please contact Abbi Easter, abbi@webbforsenate.com 804-440-8840 or visit the Richmond field office at 4900 Radford Ave (near corner of Broad St and Staples Mill) 804-440-8840.
To help with voter outreach at public events
Please email RichmondWebbevents@gmail.com or call the Richmond office at 804-440-8840.
GOTV: If you are interested in working during the week or the day of the election to endure JimGÇÖs Victory and Get Out The Vote, please send an email to fielddesk@webbforsenate.com, Subject: GOTV.IN LANGUAGE SPEAKERS: If you can phone bank in Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or Arabic, please contact Annabel Park annabelpark@mac.com. Subject: In Language Phone Bank
Thanks for all that you do,
Josh Chernila, Grassroots Coordinator
Jim Webb for US Senate
joshc@webbforsenate.com
703-778-4080x217
"Challenge the conventional wisdom." -- Jim Webb
Sign up to volunteer now! http://www.webbforse...
Contribute Today!
PHONE FROM HOME
Paid for by Webb for Senate, P.O. Box 17427, Arlington, VA 22216.
Contributions and gifts made to Webb for Senate are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.