[big campaign] Tracking Update: McCain/Palin Rally in Lee's Summit, MO 09/08/08

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Hello All, Just got off the phone with Lee, on the ground in Lee's Summit, MO. Below are the notes from our call. Big Highlights *[Palin highlights]* - Palin says Obama said he's for change, but in iraq, change has happened and that's a great thing for America--but he can't admit it - Palin: as mayor, I reminded ppl that govt is not always the answer, sometimes it's the problem - Says she broke the lobbyist/special interests monopoly surrounding Big Oil that controlled the state (as gov) - Palin cut $0.5B in wasteful spending, cut property taxes and taxes on sm. business- today AK budget has a surplus - Palin 'surprised' Obama would bring up earmarks, since he's requested $1b in 3 yrs-- We'll end practice once and for all. *[McCain highlights]* - Swipes at Obama for saying defense spending is example of bucking his party; McCain says that's not bucking his party, that's telling them what they want to hear - McCain says Obama was wrong about iraq, iran, and about russia-- he's wrong for america and Gov. Palin is right for america! - McCain ribs Obama for voting present 130 times, incl. MoveOn ad - Promises: i'll vote against those "who will endanger our country" every time Lee's Summit, MO: McCain/Palin Rally 09/08/08 (Disclaimer: The following are notes, not direct quotes. If you'd like a quotable transcript or video of any part below, please email us.) Background details - About 50-60 demonstrators outside after event - about 1/2 signs are same as Bush; attacking McCain/Palin economic plans (Bush + lipstick = Palin; McCain-Palin Economics = Bush3) - Vets for Obama; pro-Obama - - 3000 ppl in audience (basically at capacity) - let in only 2300 ppl to leave room for press and staffers - Over 60 ppl placed behind podium for human backdrop (half men, half women; all white except 1 black person perfectly behind the podium) - large "Country First" hanging sign behind the stage - heavy press presence - Pre-event remarks - Sen. Kit Bond, Rep. Kenny Hulsholf (running for gov) and AG candidate - Bond says Dem ticket is "avowed socialist," 1st and 3rd most liberal in Senate - A former HRC supporter/small-business owner, who says she supports McCain and Palin now - McCain's MO Faith Chair gave some remarks - Soldier in the Reserves (spoke about McCain's courage/POW ordeal) - Before event, chanting "Sarah! Sarah!" - After event, mccain gives thumbs up, waves, and both candidates walk off stage (palin seeming to relish more in applause, hand-shaking) Speech Highlights Palin speaks - TY-- you've got it all in this area, and a great sports town too. *and your first NHL game soon- i think im looking at a whole new set of hockey moms here* - so glad to be here- standing next to the next POTUS - and say hello to my husband, Todd - MO is going to be a battleground state - we're going to take our case for reform to every party of every background or no party at all - and with your help, we'll take it to DC - McCain has been through tough fights, served america in good times and bad - he's the only man who's got what it takes to lead our country - about a yr ago, the war in Iraq looking bad- defeat would've left millions to a violent fate and us with a left secure nation - some in DC said there was no hope in war, and no hope fro candidate who said he'd rather lose an election than see his country lose a war -- but the pollsters and pundits forgot the determination, resolve and sheer guts of McCain (feistier delivery than previous) - you all understand there's a time for politics vs. leadership, to campaign vs. put country first. JM wore country's uniform for 22 yrs and refused to break faith with the troops who have now brought victory within sight-- as mother of 1 of those troops, thats exactly the man as i want for commander in chief - *for his part, our opponent in an interview still cant admit. even yesterday said he's for change, but in iraq, change has happened and that's a great thing for America, Sen!* - in politics, there are some who use change to promote their careers vs. those like mccian who use their careers to promote change. this is a moment when principles and political independence mean more than the party line. he doesnt run with the washington herd - send the - *mccain has called the 2 of us a 'team of mavericks' -- as mayor, i reminded ppl that govt is not always the answer, in fact too often its the problem* - i put govt back on side of the ppl. i eliminated taxes on personal property, i eliminated taxes that were hurting sm businesses; i cut property taxes every yr i was in office - these reforms worked, and we took off - as governor, i took the same fight to the states - *we broke the monopoly that controlled the state, and that was special interests and lobbyists surrounding big oil* - promised then passed ethics reform - as mayor and gov, i tried to lead by example. as mayor, i took a voluntary paycut (husband not thrilled), cut the personal chef, put the state's checkbook online for all to see (bureaucrats not thrilleD), - *today budget under control-- we have a surplus-- i cut 1/2 billion in wasteful spending -- now that we have surplus, i gave it back to hardworking alaskans to spend themselves, and in htese tough times i want to bring tax relief to you* - i championed earmark reform to stop congress, told the congress thanks but no thx on bridge to nowhere - *just the other day, opponent brought up earmarks- i was surprised he wanted to go there- in 3 yrs, he's requested $1b in earmarks, $1M/ working day* - i'm ready to help mccain end practice once and for all - *i oversaw pipeline that will help us get off foreign oil once and for all* - drill now - (drill baby drill! sarah! sarah!) - as a matter of natl security and for prosperity, we need american energy produced by american workers - our opponents going on about how they always fight for you- since mccain wont say this on his behalf, ill say it: there's only 1 man in this election who has ever really fought for you. (audience roars) he is the only great man in this race and the only ready to serve as 44th potus- so glad to intro my runningmate, my friend, sen. john mccain McCain speaks - TY missouri! we must win this state and we will to win presidency - im so encouraged by your enthusiasm - im happy to be introd by gov. palin today but i cant wait to intro her to dc - an advanced warning to Washington crowd: change is coming! (repeats 3x) - as sarah mentioned, ive been called a maverick- now we have a team of mavericks- and we understand who we work for: not a party, a speical interest, not ourselves-- we'll work for you and *we're going to drain the swamp in DC and take on special interests* - we fought corruption- i fought bigspenders in both parties - an interesting fact: Gov. Palin vetoed 1/2 billion in earmark spending and Obama asked for almost $1B in earmark spending - i will veto every porkbarrel earmark spending bill that comes across my desk-- we'll stop it! - we'll stop it b/c it breeds corruption and we wont stand for it anyomre- we need a govt that stands for you not themselves. we'll take them on and defeat them. USA knows its time for change, right change - Gov. Palin took on her own party and ran against an incumbent governor, ive taken on ppl in my party. Obama has never taken on anyone in his party. Americans want someone who will stand up for them, and that's what well do - Gov. Palin mentioned $40B to bring natural gas to lower 48. and someone who's almost as popular as Gov. Palin, and that's Todd Palin, who snowmobiled across AK, a commerical fisherman, proud member of Steelworkers Unions, great man, great father-- we'll bring those values back to nation's capital - Americans arent like Obama said they only cherish 2nd Am and religion b/c they dont like the economic conditions-- they do it b/c they love America, like in MO ("USA! USA!") - we must stop spending $700B/yr to countries that dont like us very much. and we need wind, tide, solar, natural gas. Also, nuclear pwr, and also we need to drill offshore and drill now! (Drill baby drill!) - and can i mention- nuclear power is safe, it's clean. other nations store or reprocess nuclear fuel and we can do that. it's got to be part of our plan. - im always honored when i come to these gatherings, and see these ppl, old and young, with the hats on. can i ask them to stand so we can thank you for your service. TY for your honorable service - some of our navy vets will tell you they've sailed navy ships around the world and we've never had an accident - obama doesnt want nuclear or offshore drilling - we can build hydrogen-powered cars, and flex fuels, etc - we can create millions of jobs and get our economy going again and we will - straight talk ("Straight talk! Straight talk!") : these are tough times- (McCain: "that sounded rehearsed") you're worried about jobs, struggling to put food on table, stay in home. we're looking at restructuring mortgage firms but we cant have govt bailout of Wall st - ill keep taxes low vs. increase, open mkts vs. close-- Obama has the most liberal record in Senate. Create jobs vs. eliminate; health care choice vs. govt-run. we have to cut business taxes to keep businesses here. We have to double credit to $7500 for every dependent child. we have to help middle-income americans find and keep jobs and we can - *this weekend, obama was asked for ex. of when he bucked his party, and he said defense spending. he said now he wants to increase, but during primary, he told a liberal advocacy grp that he wants to cut it and slow development of future combat systems (boos)-- we've found out in recent times* - *that's not bucking his party, that's telling them what they want to hear* - you might not always agree with me, but youll always know where i stand - *obama was wrong about iraq, iran, and about russia-- he's wrong for america and Gov. Palin is right for america! *(sarah! sarah!) - the strategy has succeeded in iraq, we are winning, troops will come home in honor and victory not defeat like if obama had had his way - there was a lot at stake when i said id rather lose a campaign than lose the war - when Senate was debating Iraq, MoveOn ran an ad: Petraeus or Betray-Us-- can you believe something as disgraceful as that? -- in Senate, one of my GOP colleagues proposed resolution-- OBama refused to vote-- 130 times he voted present-*-i'll vote against those who want to harm this nation every time* - every once in a while, you have an experience that puts everything in perspective-- a yr ago last aug in Wolfboro, NH -- [Matthew Stanley story-- mom of KIA gives mccain bracelet, promise son didnt die in vain] -- we will win in iraq so those brave soldiers' sacrifice will not be in vain - i want to be potus b/c i believe i can inspire a generation to serve a cause greater than self (john mccain! john mccain!) - we may disagree from time to time, but i will always put my country first - we need to win here-- we need you to spend the next 57 days GOTV, ill be counting on you. Sarah--Gov. Palin will be counting on you! we can win this election. and our best days are ahead of us! -- Sara DuBois Tracking / Communications Manager ProgressiveAccountability.org [email protected] 202-609-7681 (office) 410-967-7306 (cell) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "big campaign" group. To post to this group, send to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] E-mail [email protected] with questions or concerns This is a list of individuals. It is not affiliated with any group or organization. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---