Disclaimer: I have never owned a camera, and borrowed a digital from a friend for the week. The picture of the arms raised holding the "stand for change" signs is my favorite one.
Showing posts with label Jackson State. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jackson State. Show all posts
Monday, March 17, 2008
My Amateur Photos from the Big Week
Here are a few of my photos from last week.
Disclaimer: I have never owned a camera, and borrowed a digital from a friend for the week. The picture of the arms raised holding the "stand for change" signs is my favorite one.
Disclaimer: I have never owned a camera, and borrowed a digital from a friend for the week. The picture of the arms raised holding the "stand for change" signs is my favorite one.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
From Last Night / Barack Obama: Clinton Doesn't Represent "Real Change"
Barack Obama spoke in Jackson Mississippi at Jackson State University. In this clip he describes why he believes he represents "real change" and Hillary Clinton does not.
From Last Night / Barack Obama: There Is Nothing False About Hope
Barack Obama spoke in Jackson Mississippi at Jackson State University. In this clip he describes why he believes hope is powerful and that he provides a hearty defense of his candidacy and presents himself as more than "one speech." He describes the criticism of him as cynical and false. There is nothing false about hope.
Monday, March 10, 2008
In Closing: Hillary (not the change we need) Himself (More than Hope)
He went into a 5 or so minute rebuttal/attack on Hillary Clinton
He closed with some standard Hope talk.
Video clips of both will follow shortly.
This Is America
If we say we are going to raise fuel efficiency standards then we will
I went to Detroit and said that.
We need a leader who will tell us what we need to hear, not simply what we want to hear.
Crowd likes talk about proper training for troops and proper equipment
(Iraq) is distracting us from the battle we should have fought.
The war in Iraq was an unwise war. That's why I opposed it in 2002 and that's why I'll end it in 2009.
Lobbyists Aren't Popular In Jackson
He talked about how lobbyists wouldn't have too much influence on his administration.
He then talks again about valuing teachers getting huge cheers again. Does JSU have a teachers college?
Make college affordable: (The folks like that idea.)
4,000 per year for college, but folks will have to serve their fellow man (students look stoked.)
Invest in the companies that invest in Jackson, Mississippi.
10 billion dollar home foreclosure preventive fund.
If you are willing to work in this country then you should not be poor.
He then talks again about valuing teachers getting huge cheers again. Does JSU have a teachers college?
Make college affordable: (The folks like that idea.)
4,000 per year for college, but folks will have to serve their fellow man (students look stoked.)
Invest in the companies that invest in Jackson, Mississippi.
10 billion dollar home foreclosure preventive fund.
If you are willing to work in this country then you should not be poor.
"I made a bet" - Obama
I made a bet on America and on the American people. (not the quote)
"My bet has paid off..."
"They want something new, to write a new chapter" in American history.
He says he can't take all the credit for new voter turnout... A main cause is that "George Bush will not be on the ballot."
"Brownie Incompetence" (among other things) will be coming to an end this year.
"You want to be FOR something"
"We've got some big problems to solve." (lists several problems)
He gets a outsized reaction out of recognizing teachers.
"My bet has paid off..."
"They want something new, to write a new chapter" in American history.
He says he can't take all the credit for new voter turnout... A main cause is that "George Bush will not be on the ballot."
"Brownie Incompetence" (among other things) will be coming to an end this year.
"You want to be FOR something"
"We've got some big problems to solve." (lists several problems)
He gets a outsized reaction out of recognizing teachers.
"We Cannot Wait"
Our problems have outstripped politics as usual.
People want to get past the politics of tearing people down, and instead embrace the politics of lifting people up.
People want straight talk, honesty, (other good stuff)
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things when given the chance.
Change doesn't come from the top down, it comes from the ground up.
People want to get past the politics of tearing people down, and instead embrace the politics of lifting people up.
People want straight talk, honesty, (other good stuff)
Ordinary people can do extraordinary things when given the chance.
Change doesn't come from the top down, it comes from the ground up.
"I'm So Glad, I'm Voting For Barack"
The crowd spontaneously burst out into song:
"I'm so glad, I'm voting for Barack
I'm so glad, I'm voting for Barack
I'm so glad, I'm voting for Barack
(Whew!) I'm voting for Barack"
It's catchy and I don't think I've seen it elsewhere.
Have you seen it in ay other states?
"I'm so glad, I'm voting for Barack
I'm so glad, I'm voting for Barack
I'm so glad, I'm voting for Barack
(Whew!) I'm voting for Barack"
It's catchy and I don't think I've seen it elsewhere.
Have you seen it in ay other states?
Very Enthusiastic Crowd Before Mabus Takes The Stage
The wave is an awesome thing! :) Go Obama Crowd!
VIPs Continue TO Stream In
I saw controversial Jackson Mayor Frank Melton. He looked calm and tired.
I saw Ray Mabus' daughter, but not him (yet).
I saw Congressman Bennie Thompson and Rev. Joseph Lowry.
Thompson and Mabus are Obama's campaign co-chairs.
Lowry spoke on his behalf at the Jefferson Jackson Hamer dinner.
I also saw Erik Fleming up in the stands. Many other folks have streamed in the back, but I confess to not knowing many of the local and historical Mississippi notable persons.
Frank Melton was asked Ms. Rupp from the Clarion Ledger who he was supporting. He said he's waffled and he wouldn't tell the paper.
I saw Ray Mabus' daughter, but not him (yet).
I saw Congressman Bennie Thompson and Rev. Joseph Lowry.
Thompson and Mabus are Obama's campaign co-chairs.
Lowry spoke on his behalf at the Jefferson Jackson Hamer dinner.
I also saw Erik Fleming up in the stands. Many other folks have streamed in the back, but I confess to not knowing many of the local and historical Mississippi notable persons.
Frank Melton was asked Ms. Rupp from the Clarion Ledger who he was supporting. He said he's waffled and he wouldn't tell the paper.
Slightly Delayed (Live Blogging) Of Obama Jackson Mississippi Event
I will be posting pictures video and observations through the evening. I won't be giving you a play by play or be recording the whole thing because you can view it live on television. It's going to be an exciting night!
Pre-event pictures to hold you over:
Pre-event pictures to hold you over:
I'm In The Obama Event At Jackson State University
- At the moment it doesn't look like they are going to let me up on the risers so video wouldn't be particularly good. The Mississippi Democratic Party and The Clinton Campaign were far more accommodating. I expected a little more, though I do understand the challenges of a larger event.
- It's going to be a PACKED house! Another reporter tells me there are 8,000 seats and they're going to fill a large section of the floor. Clinton's best event (as far as I know) was the JJH Dinner with a little over 2,000. There was a massive line at 4 even though he isn't scheduled to speak till 7. I'd say there is an enthusiasm gap between the campaigns.
- The Obama Campaign and JSU have been nice enough to provide wireless internet in the main room which allows me to post this. :)
- It's going to be a PACKED house! Another reporter tells me there are 8,000 seats and they're going to fill a large section of the floor. Clinton's best event (as far as I know) was the JJH Dinner with a little over 2,000. There was a massive line at 4 even though he isn't scheduled to speak till 7. I'd say there is an enthusiasm gap between the campaigns.
- The Obama Campaign and JSU have been nice enough to provide wireless internet in the main room which allows me to post this. :)
Friday, February 15, 2008
Erik Fleming Is A Proud And Devoted Democrat
I am honored to have an opportunity to post on this blog. It is also an honor to have served in public office in Mississippi for nine years, and to be a Democrat all my political life. As a founder of the Jackson State Chapter of the Young Democrats of Mississippi, doors were opened to me that I did not envision when I first arrived on that campus in 1983.
Through that experience, and being chosen by my fellow students as their student body president in 1987, I was able to meet people like Bill Allain, Mike Espy, and Ray Mabus. One of my highlights in my student government tenure was providing buses for students to go home and vote for Espy in 1986, as well as providing ground troops for his historical campaign. Then, upon graduation, I was chosen to work with Mabus' campaign for Governor in 1987, where I learned how diverse and big this state really was.
To tell you what kind of political junkie I was, when I had free time from the Mabus campaign, I would run down to the Magnolia Towers at night and volunteer for the Mike Moore campaign. That volunteerism led to an opportunity to work for Mike Parker in 1988, yes when he was a Democrat, when he ran for the U.S. Congress. It was during those early altruistic years that my love for Mississippi deepened and my commitment to fight the good fight as a Democrat grew stronger.
I have never wavered from those basic beliefs even though I have been hardened by my later political endeavors. Despite the personal obstacles I have had to overcome and the never ending blows to my pride and ego, I still engage because I believe in Mississippi, I believe in the Democratic Party, and I serve a God that says all things are possible.
I am eternally grateful to the people of this state for allowing a boy from the south side of Chicago to come, get a world-class education, and make a mark in politics here. I intend to continue to contribute to the public discourse of issues here in Mississippi and will always make myself available to those who wish to positively engage in those discussions.
In the coming days, the people of Mississippi will choose individuals that will lead this state and this nation, especially on issues addressing poverty, health care, education and real national security. It is my goal to make sure that the citizens here make an informed decision.
Again thanks for the opportunity to share with your readers.
Erik R. Fleming
2008 Democratic Candidate, U.S. Senate, Mississippi
Through that experience, and being chosen by my fellow students as their student body president in 1987, I was able to meet people like Bill Allain, Mike Espy, and Ray Mabus. One of my highlights in my student government tenure was providing buses for students to go home and vote for Espy in 1986, as well as providing ground troops for his historical campaign. Then, upon graduation, I was chosen to work with Mabus' campaign for Governor in 1987, where I learned how diverse and big this state really was.
To tell you what kind of political junkie I was, when I had free time from the Mabus campaign, I would run down to the Magnolia Towers at night and volunteer for the Mike Moore campaign. That volunteerism led to an opportunity to work for Mike Parker in 1988, yes when he was a Democrat, when he ran for the U.S. Congress. It was during those early altruistic years that my love for Mississippi deepened and my commitment to fight the good fight as a Democrat grew stronger.
I have never wavered from those basic beliefs even though I have been hardened by my later political endeavors. Despite the personal obstacles I have had to overcome and the never ending blows to my pride and ego, I still engage because I believe in Mississippi, I believe in the Democratic Party, and I serve a God that says all things are possible.
I am eternally grateful to the people of this state for allowing a boy from the south side of Chicago to come, get a world-class education, and make a mark in politics here. I intend to continue to contribute to the public discourse of issues here in Mississippi and will always make myself available to those who wish to positively engage in those discussions.
In the coming days, the people of Mississippi will choose individuals that will lead this state and this nation, especially on issues addressing poverty, health care, education and real national security. It is my goal to make sure that the citizens here make an informed decision.
Again thanks for the opportunity to share with your readers.
Erik R. Fleming
2008 Democratic Candidate, U.S. Senate, Mississippi
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