Daily Archives: 10/21/2010

(Community Matters) I’m very proud and appreciative of Pres Obama for making this video – and thanks to White House LGBT Liaison Brian Bond for getting it out

Vodpod videos no longer available.

(Community Matters) Nate’s updated 538 forecast to D’s: 206.6  Rs 228.4, and though he gives 3 out of 4 odds of Rs taking the House, he acknowledges that the volatility in these races is very high.

AP is reporting that early voting is breaking toward Ds.  I had DNC Chairman Tim Kaine & OFA Texas Statewide Director Luke Hayes on the Talk on Tuesday radio show – both are optimistic.  Luke believes the fact that we’re contacting and mobilizing 2008 first time voters (not included in likely voters in current polls) will result in a favorable break our way.

RCP forecasting 179/214/42 toss ups

(Community Matters) Can’t believe Gold’s Gym would give $2mm to Karl Rove’s political operation, American Crossroads. I know too many LGBT and other progressive Americans who do business with Gold’s.  I hope they’ll consider canceling their contracts. Story here

same story also notes that Texas builder Bob Perry gave nearly $8mm – that’s on top of $3.5mm he reportedly donated to the Republican Governor’s Assoc last quarter