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Author: TWFaction Added: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:40:02 -0800 Duration: 71Political 101 is an educational political series for voters featuring deliberately poor production. In this episode, Operation Chaos hits the Democratic Primary. 2008 The Woodcreek Faction All Rights Reserved.

Disparity over which delegates will represent Illinois at the DNC in Miami.

Dr. Walid Phares is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies where he focuses on Middle East history and politics, global terrorist movements, democratization and human rights. Dr. Phares also leads the foundation's Future of Terrorism Project, which considers how the Jihadi-Islamist threat will mutate over time and what can be done to defend against new, more deadly strains of terrorism. Dr. Phares is the author of ten books on terrorism and the Middle East. His latest book, The Confrontation: Winning the War against Future Jihad was published in 2008, War of Ideas: Jihadism Against Democracy was published April, 2007. His book, Future Jihad, Terrorist Strategies Against America, has been listed on Foreign Policy magazine's best selling titles for three months. In addition, Dr. Phares serves as a Fox News Channel Middle East Contributor. A fluent English, French, and Arabic speaker, he is a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, CNN, the BCC, al-Jazeera, al Hurra, al-Arabiya, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, CTV, Global TV, and hundreds of radio programs. Previously Dr. Phares served as a terrorism analyst for MSNBC. He writes frequently for academic publications and newspapers, including Global Affairs, Middle East Quarterly, International Journal of Security Studies, Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Philadelphia Inquirer, National Review, and Chicago Sun Times. A frequently consulted expert, for more than two decades Dr. Phares has been called upon by European Commissioners, European Parliament members, as well as French, British, Belgian, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Cypriot legislators, officials and Diplomats. He has served as an expert for the Dutch Government on Terrorism. He has also testified to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Middle East and South East Asia, the House committees on international relations and Homeland Security and regularly conducts congressional, State Department, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice briefings. Dr. Phares is also a senior fellow at the European Foundation for Democracy, a policy institute based in Brussels that is dedicated to defending democratic values, promoting freedom and addressing the ideologies of terrorism. Dr. Phares is an Adjunct Professor at National Defense University School for National Security Executive Education (SNSEE). From 1993 to 2006, Dr. Phares was a professor of Middle East Studies at Florida Atlantic University. He has also held teaching positions at Florida International University and the University of Miami. He holds degrees in law and political science from Saint Joseph and the Lebanese Universities in Beirut, a Masters in international law from the Universite de Lyons in France, and a Ph.D. in international relations and strategic studies from the University of Miami in the United States. Susan Burgess, a Democrat, is an At Large Representative on Charlotte City Council and serves as the Mayor Pro Tem. She chairs Council's Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee and is a member of the Government Affairs, Transportation, Environment, and Planning Liaison committees. She is Council Representative to the Centralina Council of Governments (COG) and an alternate to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO). Burgess is President of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. She Chairs the National Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO) Conference and in this capacity is a member of the Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and in this capacity, serves on the executive committee of the Democratic National committee and is a superdelegate. She is a recipient of a platinum award from the Leadership Training Institute of the National League of Cities. She is president-elect of Women in Municipal Government. She received her master's degree in Public Health from the University of Alabama - Birmingham and her bachelor's degree in health Science, with highest honors, from Florida International University. She is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class VIII. Burgess is on the board and executive committee of Women in Municipal Government and a former member of the Council of the Institute of Youth, Education and Families and the Democratic Governance Panel. she served on Charlotte Board of Education from 1990 to 1997 and as chair from 1995 to 1997. Other public service includes Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Democratic Leadership Council - Local Elected Officials Network, and Women's Political Caucus. Her community service activities include Girl Scouts - Hornets Nest Council, Drug Education Center, League of Women voters, Women's Political Caucus, Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Fair, and the American heart Association's Charlotte Goes Red for Women. She is the founder of Smoke Free Charlotte. She has received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state's highest citizens' award, and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Keeper of the Dream Award.

Refusing to concede defeat despite the certainty of Obama's nomination, Hillary Clinton told supporters she will not be making any immediate decisions regarding her candidacy. (CBSNews.com) Author: CBS Keywords: Clinton Defeat Concede Candidate Democrat Election Politics Campaign Vote Delegate Nominee Hillary CBS Added: June 3, 2008

Sen. Barack Obama thanked his supporters during a victory speech in St. Paul, Minnesota after he secured enough delegates to be declared the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. (CBSNews.Com) Author: CBS Keywords: Obama Victory Delegate Democrat Election Candidate Nominee Liberal Speech St. Paul Clinton McCain Campaign CBS Added: June 3, 2008

ABC News projects Obama will secure the nomination on final day of primaries.

PlusClinton to Concede Delegate Race to ObamaClinton to Concede Delegate Race to ObamaThe Associated PressBarack Obama has effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, according to an Associated Press tally of delegates. Officials tell the AP that Hillary Clinton is prepared to acknowledge Obama's delegate tally. (June 3)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] Barack Obama has effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination. The Associated Press tally is based on the number of delegates who have publicly committed to Obama, as well as more than a dozen who have privately committed. It also includes the minimum number of delegates Obama would get even if he loses the final primaries in South Dakota and Montana.Obama is the first black candidate to clinch the presidential nomination of a major party.He outlasted chief rival Hillary Clinton in a long primary that sparked record turnout, but exposed deep racial and gender division within the party. Clinton speaks Tuesday night in New York.Campaign officials tell the A-P that Clinton will acknowledge that Obama has the delegates needed to win. However, she does not intend to formally suspend or end her campaign.SOTChuck Babington/The Associated Press"I think she's just being realistic. The numbers have not been in her favor"Obama will face Republican John McCain in the general election. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: primary rdp clinton concede delegate race obama Added: June 3, 2008

The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee met Saturday to decide if and how to seat delegates from Michigan and Florida. Now that the decision's (probably) been made, how can the Democrats go about unifying a primary worn party? What's the endgame for this drawn out nomination process? Democrats, share your strategies. Clinton and Obama supporters, are you reaching out to one another? Will you join forces in the fall? Will you never speak again? Republicans and independents what do you think the Democrats should do? Call 206 543 5869 or 1 800 289 5869. Or email weekday@kuow.org.

US Democrats have reached a decision on disputed votes from Florida and Michigan, leaving Barack Obama ahead. Author: bbcworldnews Keywords: BBC News Democrats reach delegate deal Added: May 31, 2008

Barack Obama has said he "understands" the US Democratic Party's decision on delegates from Florida and Michigan. Author: bbcworldnews Keywords: BBC News Obama welcomes delegate deal Added: May 31, 2008

PlusStage Set for Michigan, Florida Delegate FightStage Set for Michigan, Florida Delegate FightThe Associated PressThe DNC rules and bylaws committee meets Saturday to work out a solution to the Michigan and Florida problem. Both states had their delegates stripped because they held their primaries too early. (May 30)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:clinton/obama split screen]Democratic divisions will be on public display this weekend. The party's rules and bylaws committee meets Saturday to discuss what to do about Michigan and Florida. The Democratic National Committee stripped both states of their delegates because they held their primaries too early.Hillary Clinton's campaign is pushing for all of the delegates to be seated.She won both contests, but only after all candidates agreed not to campaign in Florida, and Obama had his name taken off the ballot in Michigan. Democratic strategist Jenny Backus says it's likely the committee will settle on a compromise.SOTJenny Backus/Dem Strategist"what we'll probably see happen is a split. The committee will give the state's half their delegates...."The biggest story Saturday could be what's happening outside the meeting.Clinton supporters are mobilizing for a protest that's expected to include several busloads of Clinton backers from Florida. Democrats say there's a danger of showing too much anger this late in the primary season.SOTJenny Backus"there's a lot of anger among Clinton supporters and it's all going to play out in public...."No matter what happens Saturday, Obama is growing increasingly close to clinching the Democratic nomination.The primaries wrap up with votes Sunday in Puerto Rico, and Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota.The party is hoping a solution on Michigan and Florida will keep the contest from dragging on into the summer. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: primary scramble stage michigan florida delegate fight Added: May 30, 2008

PlusDelegate Dispute Nears Critical PhaseDelegate Dispute Nears Critical PhaseThe Associated PressAs a DNC committee gets set to tackle the Michigan and Florida delegate dispute this weekend, two Fla. superdelegates say the Clinton and Obama campaigns are moving toward an agreement on the issue. (May 27)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:VO--FILE OF FLORIDA VOTERS]TWO FLORIDA MEMBERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE SAY A SOLUTION MAY BE IN SIGHT TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S DELEGATE DISPUTE OVER FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN.THE D-N-C STRIPPED BOTH STATES OF THEIR DELEGATES AFTER EACH HELD EARLY PRIMARIES -- VIOLATING PARTY RULES -- AND THIS WEEKEND -- THE D-N-C'S RULES AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE WILL MEET TO DECIDE HOW TO HANDLE THE MATTER. [Notes:VO--SHOT OF KATZ] A FLORIDA SUPERDELEGATE WHO SERVES ON THAT COMMITTEE SAYS SOME COMMON GROUND IS EMERGING BETWEEN THE OBAMA AND CLINTON CAMPAIGNS ON THE ISSUE. [Notes:SOT -- ALLAN KATZ/ DNC COMMITTEE MEMBER]I think that probably half of the delegates.....have a delegation going forward.. [Notes:VO -- SHOT OF JOHN AUSMAN] THE FLORIDA SUPERDELEGATE WHO CHALLENGED THE D-N-C ON THE ISSUE EARLIER THIS YEAR SAYS HE'S PUSHING FOR EACH OF THE STATE'S 211 DELEGATES TO HAVE A HALF VOTE. [Notes:SOT -- JON AUSMAN/FLORIDA SUPERDELEGATE]"so if I can get 100 or more delegates, roughly half the delegation -- I think 105 to 117 is what we'll end up with, we'll be in good shape. [Notes:VO -- SHOTS OF VOTERS] THE D-N-C'S RULES AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE WILL MEET SATURDAY TO HEAR ARGUMENTS FROM THE TWO STATE PARTIES --AS WELL AS --- BOTH CAMPAIGNS. [Notes:VO--SHOTS OF VOTERS]A RECORD 1-POINT-7 MILLION DEMOCRATS VOTED IN FLORIDA'S PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY LAST JANUARY. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: primary scramble delegate dispute nears critical phase Added: May 27, 2008

If you don't get politics or think they're dumb, tune to Political 101. In this episode, Operation Chaos hits the Democratic Primary. Author: TheWoodcreekFaction Keywords: superdelegate super delegate democratic operation chaos politics humor comedy funny skit satire sketch woodcreek faction Added: May 25, 2008

HILLARY CLINTON - ALL THE WAY Author: jcjcd Keywords: HILLARY CLINTON NO DEMOCRAT HAS WON THE GENERAL ELECTION WHITEHOUSE WITHOUT WINNING WEST VIRGINIA SUPER DELEGATE WARNING news grassroots outreach gotcha! documentary commentary analysis political commercial Added: May 21, 2008

Sen. Clinton cites 2000 election and popular vote defense to rally Floridians.

As Obama readies to declare a majority of pledged delegates, Clinton fights on.

I am honored to have the opportunity to represent our great state of Virginia and the dynamic 8th Congressional District as a delegate supporting Senator Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention. I hope to have your vote as we continue this most inspirational presidential campaign all the way to the White House. Teddy Fikre Inspired Citizen for Change 08 Author: time2change77 Keywords: Obama Teddy Theo Fikre Delegate Democratic Added: May 13, 2008

Steve runs as a Barack Obama delegate from California to the Democratic National Convention.

HILLARY IS ALL BUT OUT OF THE RACE BUT CAN NOT FACE UP TO THE TRUTH, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES EVEN RUIN THE ELECTION FOR ANY DEMOCRATE WINNING, WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!! Author: HOUSE74 Keywords: HILLARY CLINTON BARACK OBAMA NOMINEE SUPER DELEGATE PRESIDENT RACE INDIANA NORTH CAROLINA commentary analysis news Added: May 8, 2008

REAGAN DEMOCRATS AREN'T AND WON'T VOTE FOR HIM! Author: jcjcd Keywords: SUPER DELEGATE WARNING BARACK OBAMA WILL COST DEMOCRAT THE ELECTION REAGAN DEMOCRATS PRIMARY KENTUCKY WEST VIRGINIA news grassroots outreach gotcha! documentary commentary analysis political commercial Added: May 8, 2008

Joe Andrew on MSNBC, May 1, 2008 Author: Veracifier Keywords: Howard Wolfson Joe Andrew from Indiana Hillary Clinton barack obama superdelegates delegate election08 nomination Added: May 1, 2008

Howard Wolfson on MSNBC, May 1, 2008 Author: Veracifier Keywords: Howard Wolfson Joe Andrew from Indiana Hillary Clinton New York Scranton Arkansas superdelegates delegate election08 Added: May 1, 2008

Inherent generation

We explain the who, when and why of the delegate numbers.

Only a dead girl or a live boy could derail Obama now. This I'm Just Saying post examines why Obama not Clinton is the better candidate to face John McCain in the Fall. Author: larryfowler40 Keywords: indiana north carolina Barack Obama Hillary Clinoton Primary super delegate nomination deomcratic president election Added: April 27, 2008

Clinton's New Math Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With the pledged delegate lead now out of reach, the Clinton campaign is focused on the popular vote. In today's episode of TPMtv, Greg Sargent looks at the different ways to slice and dice the numbers and what it would take for Sen. Clinton to grab hold of the popular vote lead.Author: Veracifier Tags: politics video blog election08 hillary clinton barack obama delegate popular vote mcauliffe Posted: 24 April 2008 Rating: 0.0 Votes: 0

Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With the pledged delegate lead now out of reach, the Clinton campaign is focused on the popular vote. In today's episode of TPMtv, Greg Sargent looks at the different ways to slice and dice the numbers and what it would take for Sen. Clinton to grab hold of the popular vote lead. Author: Veracifier Keywords: politics video blog election08 hillary clinton barack obama delegate popular vote mcauliffe Added: April 24, 2008

Your Daily Politics Video Blog: With the pledged delegate lead now out of reach, the Clinton campaign is focused on the popular vote. In today's episode of TPMtv, Greg Sargent looks at the different ways to slice and dice the numbers and what it would take for Sen. Clinton to grab hold of the popular vote lead.

Obama says Clinton Camp is trying various tactics to show they're not behind.