Palin’s Obama Praise

Palin Pleased with Obama's Energy Plan
Includes Alaska's Natural Gas Reserves

August 4, 2008, Fairbanks, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today responded to the energy plan put forward by the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Illinois Senator BarackObama.

"I am pleased to see Senator Obama acknowledge the huge potential Alaska's natural gas reserves represent in terms of clean energy and sound jobs," Governor Palin said. "The steps taken by the Alaska State Legislature this past week demonstrate that we are ready, willing and able to supply the energy our nation needs."

In a speech given in Lansing, Michigan, Senator Obama called for the completion of the Alaska natural gas pipeline, stating, "Over the next five years, we should also lease more of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for oil and gas production. And we should also tap more of our substantial natural gas reserves and work with the Canadian government to finally build the Alaska natural gas pipeline, delivering clean natural gas and creating good jobs in the process."

Governor Palin also acknowledged the Senator's proposal to offer $1,000 rebates to those struggling with the high cost of energy.

"We in Alaska feel that crunch and are taking steps to address it right here at home," GovernorPalin said. "This is a tool that must be on the table to buy us time until our long-term energyplans can be put into place. We have already enjoyed the support of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, and it is gratifying to see Senator Obama get on board."

The Governor did question the means to pay for Obama's proposed rebate — a windfall profits tax on oil companies. In Alaska, the state's resource valuation system, ACES, provides strong incentives for companies to re-invest their profits in new production.

"Windfall profits taxes alone prevent additional investment in domestic production. Without new supplies from American reserves, our dependency and addiction to foreign sources of oil will continue," Governor Palin said.

 

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- ktjcm

Senator Obama calls for Florida and Michigan delegates to be seated

This just in my inbox from Ms. Karen Thusman.

Fellow Democrats!

Today is a proud day for all of us who fought so hard to ensure Floridians votes are fully counted.

Just minutes ago, Sen. Barack Obama sent a letter to the DNC credentials committee urging them to restore the full vote of the Michigan and Florida Delegations, proving his commitment to uniting the party and ending the uncertainty surrounding the process.

With Florida's economy in recession for the first time in 16 years, our state leading the nation in job loss, and we are number two in foreclosures, Floridians in every corner of our state are excited to elect Barack Obama and other Democrats this fall to bring change to Washington and Florida. The people of Florida know Barack Obama and other Democrats will rebuild our economy, create good jobs, and lower gas prices and homeowners insurance rates.

I want to thank Barack Obama, the Florida Congressional Delegation, the Democrats in our Legislature, and voters across Florida for fighting to have our votes count. This is a proud day for all of us.

Sincerely,

Karen Thurman

Obama in Afghanistan - Nothing but net

http://www.latimes.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=2710699

Barack's Sister in Tampa Bay

If you weren't able to be there in person for Dr. Maya Soetero-Ng's great speech in Tampa last night, check out the YouTube video and then read the write-up in today's St. Petersburg Times:

2008 Temple Terrace 4th of July Parade

Local Obama supporters participated in Tampa Bay area 4th of July parades. About 50 Obama supporters represented Senator Obama at the 2008 Temple Terrace 4th of July Parade.



Lydia Hudson did an outstanding job of organizing the O-Train's participation in the Temple Terrace Parade.



Most people along the parade route loved seeing the cardboard cut-out of Senator Obama. The most common reaction was a big smile as they grabbed their cameras to snap a picture.





We were right behind Keven Beckner supporters:




The Mitch Mobile:





The crowd participated in our Obama chants!
"Be a part of something great, Obama '08"

YES [HE] CAN!!!

Hannity needs to vet his guests more because it seems that time and time again he has people on his show that seem like they are about to support his view of an Obama loss to McCain. Shelby Steele, Author of a A Bound Man, is now second guessing his subtitle "Why He Can't Win". Shelby now believes, like millions of other Americans, that Obama [can] win. Watch this snippet and have yourself a chuckle!

-KTJCM

Who Doesn't love America?

Nice.... McCain needs to answer to this like he has made Michelle answer to her, taken out of context, Gaffe.