Oconee County, GA Politics

Please join me in doing everything we can for the election of Barack Obama, starting in Watkinsville and working past Farmington. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:26:12 -0400 To: danmatt@hotmail.com From: Georgia@BarackObama.com Subject: What Barack needs from you Obama '08 Dear Dan, This is it. The get out the vote effort -- the final stage of a historic campaign here in Georgia -- has begun. This is when we prove that what we're building is real and can deliver the change America needs. We've talked to thousands of undecided Georgians and spread our message of change throughout our communities. But all of this work means nothing if we don't get people out to vote. Will you sign up for a volunteer shift to get out the vote this weekend? We have the chance to make history here in Georgia. This is your opportunity to be a part of it. However, this plan won't work without you...

Today our GOTV event in Greensboro was highly successful. Having accomplished the following goals, we are now poised for the BIG event ... Get out the vote in Greene Co. on Election Day! Here's what we did today with 12 volunteers: Organized our campaign staging location complete with a phone line and wireless internet access - thanks to Felton Hudson, JP Crisan, and Bradie Speller Executed successful phone banking and door-to-door canvassing with volunteers from Greene, Jackson, and Oconee Counties. Completed online data entry to VoteBuilder at this location from the phoning & canvassing done today. We demonstrated that it's possible to do what needs to be done for getting out the vote on Election Day. But we are going to need many more than 12 pairs of feet on the ground on Nov 4th. Please sign-up to help by following one or the other, not both , of these links:  ...

Subject: You're Invited! Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:17:16 -0400 From: Carl McGrath <carlmcgrath@yahoo.com> To: Carl McGrath has sent you an invitation to 'Oconee Teams for Change Phone Bank' -- click here to view the invitation and submit your response: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpvffq --- You've been invited to attend Oconee Teams for Change Phone Bank. Go to http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpvffq#rsvp to RSVP.

Here is the latest from the Obama campaign about Georgia and promising poll results. Hey, take a look at the latest poll in GA (below).  Then come back here and sign-up to help GOTV in Greene Co. on Election Day You have the option of car pooling or driving directly.  Please sign-up for one or the other, not both .  Here are the links for both options:   Car pool from Watkinsville to Greensboro. Sign-up at   Or drive directly to Greensboro. Sign-up at http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gsh77s Carl ***** Carl McGrath 1031 Simonton Drive Watkinsville, GA 30677-2579 (706) 769-3400 --- On Fri, 10/24/08, Natasha Patel <npatel@georgiaforchange.com> wrote: From: Natasha Patel <npatel@georgiaforchange.com> Subject: FW: Latest Poll in GA: Obama 48% / McCain 47% To: "Natasha Patel" <npatel@georgiaforchange.com> Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 10:23 AM FYI ------ Forwarded Mess...

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Dear Dan, I hope you received my email yesterday regarding  an event we are hosting this Saturday night, October 25th, with President Clinton . The event will help raise the funds we need to get voters to the polls and stay on television during the final week of the campaign. The event will take place from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m., at Trois, 1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309. We are asking all those who can join President Clinton and me for the event to contribute to the campaign. Please RSVP by calling Erin Malone at (404) 347-9766 or by emailing her at erin.malone@martinforsenate.com . For those of you who would like to attend a pre-reception in which you will have your picture taken with President Clinton, further details are available at the link below. Please click here for more details on the event with President Clinton . President Clinton's visit will follow a busy week for the campaign ...

Keeping in mind all people are innocent until proven guilty, I was deeply saddened to read about the arrest of Watkinsville City Council member John Walsh, Jr. for driving under the influence last Saturday at a roadblock not far from from either of our houses. I do not have any special insight or insider information as to whether he will remain in office or step down. I do know he has had some changes in his personal life in the last several years and I hope he works out whatever challenges this latest episode may bring. Watkinsville is a very small town and I am sure rumors will run rampant for the next week or so.

If politics prove to be too much, or you just want to sashay with some Chardonay, then you should come to Watkinsville Sunday.   -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Ashford Manor" <ashfordmanor@charter.net> To: "Ashford Manor" <ashfordmanor@charter.net> Subject: FW: Fall Wine Fest Fundraiser-Briefly Explained Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:52:57 +0000   9th Annual Fall Wine Fest Fundraiser October 26th, 3-6 pm Ashford Manor #5 Harden Hill Watkinsville GA 30677     The 9th Annual Fall Wine Fest features wines from Vintners both locally and from around the state. Catered gourmet food from regional restaurants brings a taste of Georgia to the days events. A Silent Auction of local artists work will be ongoing throughout the afternoon. This year's Fall Wine Fest promises to be the best ever. Short Road Home and the Athens A-Train Band will provide musical entertainmen...

  The latest from our Northeast GA Region leader for the Obama-Biden Campaign. Carl McGrath 1031 Simonton Drive Watkinsville, GA 30677-2579 (706) 769-3400 --- On Thu, 10/23/08, Natasha Patel <npatel@georgiaforchange.com> wrote: From: Natasha Patel <npatel@georgiaforchange.com> Subject: Update on Georgia: The Fight is Here To: "Natasha Patel" <npatel@georgiaforchange.com> Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 9:02 AM Hi all! I hope you can all take two minute to watch this from Insider Advantage-a conservative leaning pollster. http://www.internetnewsagency.com/ It reiterates what we all have known for a while. The fight is right here in Georgia. I know that you or your volunteers have received emails urging people to drive to Florida. This has been corrected on the website that encourages Georgians to remain in Georgia. When we win Georgia, it will be because the Volunteers won it. Many of you have asked whether we will be receiving any financi...

October 13, 2008 State Senate Candidate Forum from Lee Becker on Vimeo .

I'm forwarding this email from Lee Becker regarding the contested Post 5 seat on the Oconee County Board of Education. As you likely know, this is the only local election that has carried over to the November 4th general election. Rich Clark (Dem.) is challenging Tom Breedlove (Rep.) for this open seat on the BOE. Be sure to read Lee's blog at http://www.oconeecountyobservations.blogspot.com/ for more details on the candidates. Pay particular attention to the details of their campaign contribution disclosure reports. Regards, Tony Glenn From: Lee Becker Reply-To: Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:50:47 -0400 To: Subject: BOE Post 5 Dear Friends, The two candidates running for the Post 5 seat on the Oconee County Board of Education said they learned similar lessons from the recent revelation that the outgoing Board asked former Superintendent Tom Dohrmann to retire, contrary to the earlier announcement that Dohrmann initiated the resignation. "I've learned that the public...

Dear Dan, Things are moving quickly in our campaign to defeat Saxby Chambliss, and we have exciting news to report: President Bill Clinton will be coming to Georgia to campaign with me this Saturday, October 25th! I would be honored if you would join President Clinton and me this Saturday night for a reception to help raise the funds we need to stay on television and share our vision of the future with Georgia's voters. We are asking all those who can join President Clinton and me on Saturday night, October 25th, from 7:15 - 9:15 p.m., at Trois, 1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309, to contribute to the campaign. Please RSVP by calling  Erin Malone at (404) 347-9766 or by emailing her at erin.malone@martinforsenate.com . For those of you who would like to attend a pre-reception in which you will have your picture taken with President Clinton, further details are available at the link below. Please click here ...

I wholeheartedly support and endorse local Democratic candidate Rich Clark for the Oconee County Board of Education Post 5 in the lone contested local race against developer Tom Breedlove. I know Rich will serve our students and their parents very well regardless of your party affiliation. He deserves your vote, but here are some other opportunities for doing a little more if you are so inclined. Subject: Election Day is coming Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:28:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Rich Clark <clark4boe@yahoo.com> To: richclark32@yahoo.com Friends and supporters, While Election Day is still 13 days off, early voting is progressing daily, approaching 20 percent of the county's registered voters.   It is abundantly clear that many Oconee voters are not aware of the fact that there is still a competitive Board of Elections race. ...

Countdown to November Election news from the Democratic Party of Georgia 13 days to go!   Jim Martin, Jim Webb Speak to Georgia Veterans Joined by Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Jim Martin spoke Tuesday to veterans at the Georgia War Veterans Memorial in Atlanta. Martin, who served in the U.S. Army, Webb who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, addressed some of the individual veteran's issues and took questions from reporters. Both men saw service in Vietnam, and share a commitment to supporting those who have served our country and making sure that veterans get the quality health care that they deserve. "I will never forget the lessons I learned serving in Vietnam," Martin said. "I came away from my tour of duty understanding the importance of personal responsibility as well as the importance of working together towards a common objective" said Martin.     Powell Calls on McDonald to sign Open Door Pledge Jim Powell , Dem...