Obama and Kennedy Endorse Nancy Skinner

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Monday October 16, 2006 · 11:17 AM PDT

2006/10/16 · 11:17

Skinner Campaign draws big hitter endorsements from Obama and Kennedy for US Congress bid.

Detroit, MI - US Senator Barack Obama visited Michigan Friday to rally the top of Michigan's ticket - Governor Jennifer Granholm and Senator Debbie Stabenow. At a fundraiser in Detroit, the rising Democratic star who is often mentioned as a potential presidential candidate, offered up some strong words of support for Democratic Congressional Candidate Nancy Skinner.

"I first met Nancy Skinner on the campaign trail. Nancy was my one of my sharpest opponents in that race and I heartily endorse her in this race." See the video at www.skinnerforcongress.com. Read More

MI-09: An Inconvenient Congressman

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Saturday October 14, 2006 · 3:52 PM PDT

2006/10/14 · 15:52

QUESTION: How many candidates have the guts to run on global warming - in the home of the auto industry?
ANSWER: One. Nancy Skinner.

It's called leadership. Nancy Skinner, the Democratic Candidate in Michigan's 9th Congressional District, is in a dead heat race with incumbent Congressman, Joe Knollenberg, who has been hostile on global warming. He is an "Inconvenient Congressman" and he is about to be upset by a challenger who has spent her career as a passionate advocate for progress on global warming.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filmed a TV commercial to help Nancy achieve this goal. We need to raise $200,000 to fully air this ad. It goes up on Friday and we need your help to keep it up until the election.

WATCH THE KENNEDY SPOT ON GLOBAL WARMING AND ADD YOUR NAME TO "THE INCONVENIENT CONGRESSMAN" POSTER. Read More

MI-09: Fighting Back: Live Blog with Nancy Skinner

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Tuesday September 26, 2006 · 4:09 PM PDT

2006/09/26 · 16:09

Hi Friends -

Nancy Skinner here. Many of you may know me for my years as a progressive radio host, and I hope you know I am in a dead heat with my opponent Joe Knollenberg in Michigan's 9th, the heart of the auto industry. Of course the attacks have begun! I have learned my lesson from Al Gore and John Kerry's campaigns and we are not going to sit back and take it. So we have asked you to join us in a strategy session to address the first wave of "Swiftboat" attacks against me called "The Skinner Files".

No sources. No links. No substance. It looks like a template issued by Karl Rove. Have we seen this elsewhere? Read More

Cry Me A River

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Friday July 21, 2006 · 2:51 PM PDT

2006/07/21 · 14:51

OK - so I don't need a river but I could use some moral support. I have been putting in an outrageous number of hours on the phone raising money - to the point that I have lost my voice. Me! A broadcaster losing her voice. My point is that I hope you are with me when I vote for campaign finance reforms. This system is insane. Joe Knollenberg brings in Dick Cheney at $1,000 plate and special interests line up to get "access". Now I hear from well-informed sources that Knollenberg has purchased a huge amount of TV time for the November election. Read More

"Field" of Dreams

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Saturday July 15, 2006 · 9:23 PM PDT

2006/07/15 · 21:23

OK - so our field operation has kicked into high gear. Actually Don and the field volunteers have been out every day for a month or so but I started the 12 hour Saturdays today. Went door to door in West Bloomfield today, walking up those hilly drives in 95 degree heat, then hit Birmingham Days till 10 PM. Got attacked by two very small dogs, my feet are soaking and the brain is tired but starting thinking about the big question again: the battle between those who don't think you can walk a congressional district and need to do all media and those who say you can't win without it.

Here's my early thoughts on this: I'm running into people who have already met me at parades or in their neighborhoods and lots who have met team Skinner. So is this just too anecdotal or can it be that human to human contact still has a place in our democracy?

Nancy Skinner MI-09
www.skinnerforcongress.com

My Moment with Joe (my opponent)

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Wednesday July 05, 2006 · 7:33 PM PDT

2006/07/05 · 19:33

It was great to get out and walk a parade and talk to real people. I was in the Clawson parade where we also had a booth and stayed until after the awesome fireworks. Lots of politicians were there too - our fabulous Governor and both Senators, Congressman Levin, soon to be state senator Andy Levin and myself of course. A highlight of the day was when I went up to my opponent, Joe Knollenberg, and shook his hand. I was very cordial and just introduced myself. Joe told me he knew my brother. But when one of his own staffers jumped in to take a picture, he was concerned that it not be political. I pointed out that it was his team member, not mine, so I guess that made it OK. Wondering what he was so concerned about the picture for?

Nancy Skinner
www.skinnerforcongress.com

I need 100 votes for Mapchangers!

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Thursday June 29, 2006 · 12:29 PM PDT

2006/06/29 · 12:29

Thanks to Marcos for nagging about the $10 contributions. I'm Nancy Skinner, the Democratic candidate from Michigan's 09th CD and had the opportunity to meet Markos and Jerome in Las Vegas at Yearly Kos. (That should be worth a $10 donation, that I flew cross country to work with the progressive netroots community). I also hired Joe Trippi as a result of Yearly Kos.

Anyway, Markos is right about small donations. I'm in a 50/50 district in suburban Detroit which is struggling mightily due to the auto industry (7.2% unemployment). I've called for the repeal of $6 billion in oil company subsidies that will be redirected to expedite the production of fuel-efficient vehicles in Detroit.

I also lost by a nose in DFA's Grass Roots All-Star and have just learned that I need 100 votes to finish in the top 5 of Governor Warner's Mapchangers. www.forwardtogetherpac.com/mapchangers

It would certainly be great if you could help us win this vote and donate $10 at wwww.skinnerforcongress.com.

I promise that if you help elect me, CSPAN will get a lot more interesting.

Nancy Skinner MI-09
www.SkinnerForCongress.com

Thank you for your support

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Wednesday June 28, 2006 · 8:03 AM PDT

2006/06/28 · 08:03

Dear Friends,

First, I want to thank you for your support of me in Democracy for America's Grassroots All-Star Contest these past two weeks. We were told by DFA that at the end the voting was very close but that we took second place to Jerry McNerney from California's 11th Congressional District. I want to congratulate Jerry and wish the best of luck as he continues in his campaign.

The good news is that the U.S. Supreme Court played no role in the decision of the close count and we are thrilled that we had so many supporters nationwide! Special thanks to our friends at Democrats.com, Buzzflash, The Ostroy Report, Michigan Liberal and so many bloggers who worked hard for us. Read More

Last chances to vote for Skinner!

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Thursday June 22, 2006 · 9:58 AM PDT

2006/06/22 · 09:58

I urge all of you wonderful DailyKos readers to vote for the most deserving progressive candidate [Nancy Skinner] in the Democracy for America runoff.

http://tools.democracyforamerica.com/... /

Nancy Skinner is running in the 9th Congressional District in Michigan. After the floods of 1993, she persuaded the White House to coordinate numerous federal agencies to rebuild towns in a sustainable way. With experience with the environment, media, and development, Nancy will go to Congress to create jobs and economic development while being environmentally sustainable. In addition, she is the only candidate with the courage to "green" the auto industry.

Thank you for your support.

Amy
www.skinnerforcongress.com

Why I should win the DFA contest

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Friday June 16, 2006 · 11:55 AM PDT

2006/06/16 · 11:55

Nancy Skinner here, the Democratic candidate in Michigan's 9th CD (suburban Detroit) - fresh off the Yearly Kos convention where I was in attendance. In addition to getting energized, I was able to meet with Joe Trippi and bring him on board the Skinner campaign!

DFA is holding their "grass-roots all-star contest" and the runoff vote is Monday, June 19th by 5:00 PM. I am in second place and need your vote on Monday to win. http://tools.democracyforamerica.com/...

Why do I deserve it? Read More

Democracy for America

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Wednesday June 07, 2006 · 1:24 PM PDT

2006/06/07 · 13:24

Hi Friends - Nancy Skinner here. I need thirty seconds of your time to help me win an online vote which could help raise tens of thousands of dollars for my campaign.

http://tools.democracyforamerica.com/...

There are 35 candidates who have qualified for the Democracy For America Congressional Candidates Contest. I'm in the third place right now and need to move up to 1st. The winner will receive a fundraising appeal e-mail to all 500,000 DFA subscribers across America which could raise tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

THIS IS THE KIND OF GRASSROOTS/NETROOTS SUPPORT THAT CAN BEAT AN INCUMBENT LIKE JOE KNOLLENBERG.

Will you take a minute and vote for me and send this e-mail to your list, asking them to vote for a friend? Read More

'ALOHA JOE'

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Friday May 26, 2006 · 9:56 AM PDT

2006/05/26 · 09:56

Our grand opening was fantastic! Thank you to all who attended. Not only did we raise money, but we mobilized more volunteers as well. Overall, we had a tremendous outpour of support from fellow candidates around the region, as well as a few key endorsers. I sincerely appreciate all the effort and support we have received, both locally and nationally. Please help us in continuing to do so by contributing at:

http://www.actblue.com/...

Come November, we will take back the House!

Nancy
www.skinnerforcongress.com

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