FIFTEEN YEARS AGO TODAY. BARACK OBAMA.

 

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It’s hard to believe, Dave, but today marks 15 years since Election Night 2008.

When I look back on that campaign, what I remember most are the millions of people who helped make that night possible. Volunteers and staff, organizers and precinct captains, and those who came before us—people who gave all of themselves because they wanted to move this country in a different direction.  It’s an example of an idea that’s always guided my career and defines our work at the Obama Foundation: that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.  That’s why, today, I’d like to share a few of their stories with you. Please, read about some of the dedicated people who made that night in 2008 possible, and see what they’re up to today.

15 years later, so many of the folks who dedicated themselves to that campaign are finding new ways to contribute to their communities. That’s how progress happens. And it’s what our democracy needs now more than ever.  Read about some of the 2008 campaign alumni here.  Thank you for continuing to support our work at the Obama Foundation. We would not be here without you.  –Barack

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THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION- SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG. PART 4.

 

Now that we have seen the % of Vote Totals when examining the results of the 24 states that voted Republican in the 2012 and 2016 Presidential Elections, let us now turn to the 20 States that voted Democrat, and see how the REPUBLICAN PARTY PERFORMED.

HERE ARE THE REPUBLICAN PARTIES % OF TOTAL VOTES FROM THESE STATE ELECTION RETURNS.

STATE                                           2012                                   2016

CALIFORNIA.                            37.12 %                              31.62%  

COLORADO.                              46.13%                               43.25%

CONNECTICUT.                        40.73%                                40.93%

DELAWARE.                              39.98%                                41.92%

HAWAII.                                     27.84%                                29.44%

ILLINOIS.                                  40.73%                                 38.73%

MAINE.                                      40.98%                                  44.87%

MARYLAND.                              35.90%                                 33.91%

MASSACHUSETTS.                   37.51%                                 32.81%

MINNESOTA.                            44.96%                                  44.92%

NEVADA.                                   45.68%                                  45.50%

                          

NEW HAMPSHIRE.                    46.40%                                  46.61%

NEW JERSEY.                           40.59%                                  41.00%

NEW MEXICO.                         42.84%                                  40.04%

NEW YORK.                             35.17%                                  36.15%

OREGON.                                42.15%                                  39.09%

RHODE ISLAND.                     35.24%                                  38.90%

VERMONT.                              30.97%                                  29.76%

VIRGINIA.                               47.28%                                  44.43%

WASHINGTON.                       41.29%                                 38.07%

From this list we find the following:

That Republican Party % of the Statewide Vote was

as follows:

12 States had a higher % of the Republican Vote in 2012. (MITT ROMNEY.)

 8 States had a higher % of the Republican Vote in 2016.  (DONALD TRUMP.)

These numbers provide more Insight in Evaluating the Degree to which

Donald Trumps Candidacy influenced the outcome of the 2016 election.

EXAMINING THE RESULTS OF THE 20 STATES THAT VOTED DEMOCRAT

FOR PRESIDENT IN 2012 AND 2016, WE ALSO FIND THAT;

THE BIGGEST GAIN FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY BETWEEN 2012-2016:

MAINE,  40.98%- 44.87%, OR AN INCREASE OF 3.89%

THE BIGGEST LOSS: CALIFORNIA- 37.12%- 31.62% OR A DECREASE OF 5.5%

In Fact, if we take all 44 States together: 24 States that Voted Republican, and the 20 that Voted

Democrat in both the 2012 and 2016 Elections:

In 23 States the Republicans had better results with Mitt Romney as the Candidate.*

In 20 States they had better results with Donald Trump as the Candidate.*

  1 Statistical Tie.*

* %  of  VOTES FOR REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN EACH STATE.

It is clear, from these numbers, that the claim of Donald Trump mobilizing vast numbers of

dissatisfied Voters to go the polls does not hold up, at least from the results of the 44 States that Voted either DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN IN BOTH ELECTIONS.

However, was the "OUTCOME" OF THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DETERMINED

BY THE RESULTS FOUND IN THE 6 STATES THAT VOTED REPUBLICAN IN 2016,

SHIFTING THEIR SUPPORT FROM THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE THEY SUPPORTED

IN 2012.

How important are these 6 States? You need 270 Electoral Votes to win the Presidency. Here are

the Electoral Votes for these States; FLORIDA- 29, PENNSYLVANIA- 20, OHIO- 18,

MICHIGAN- 16, WISCONSIN- 10, IOWA- 6.

Now that we have seen the results from the other 44 States, what do the NUMBERS TELL US ABOUT

THE RESULTS IN THESE STATES?  ARE THERE "IRREGULARITIES" THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED?  SHOULD THE RESULTS FROM ANY, SOME, OR ALL OF THESE STATES BE CALLED INTO QUESTION?

TO BE CONTINUED...

Cianti Stewart-Reid, Fair Fight Action.

 

David — With early voting taking place across the country, I wanted to take a moment to send you a short note expressing my sincerest gratitude.  Election season is always an all-hands-on-deck effort, and I could not be more grateful that you’ve chosen to put your energy towards ensuring every person has a voice in our democracy.  Your presence on this team means you’re someone who recognizes the importance of the task in front of us. Who knows that success in the months and years ahead goes beyond just one candidate or one election — that at its core, this fight is about all of us joining together to empower voters and protect the freedom to vote. So thank you, David, for helping to strengthen this team. It means the world to me and everyone here at Fair Fight Action. With your support, we’ve re-launched PeachVote.com — a one-stop shop for voters in Georgia — so that even with anti-voter legislation like SB 202 on the books, and even with the Secretary of State not working to fill knowledge gaps in the election landscape, Georgians can still find relevant and accessible information on how to vote by mail, early in person, or on Election Day. And this year, for the first time, PeachVote.com will offer a Spanish-language lookup tool for early voting and vote-by-mail ballot return hours and locations. Together, we’re making a difference to protect the freedom to vote, here in Georgia and beyond. Onward,  Cianti Stewart-Reid Executive Director, Fair Fight Action DONATE

THE OBAMA FROUNDATION: Edition One: Bringing the Democracy Forum to life

 

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Hi Dave, The Democracy Forum is coming to Chicago tomorrow—and the livestream will begin at 11am CT. Along with a line up of panels featuring industry experts, the Forum will bring together organizations from across the city and beyond to create a lively and interactive environment.  In this first edition of the Democracy Forum Dispatch, we’re going to go give you an exclusive look at some of this programming. Take a look around, and be sure you’re signed up to join the Democracy Forum livestream tomorrow! Learn how to spot the real news Experts from The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to build news literacy, will join us for a demonstration on how to spot real headlines.  In a time when social media is increasingly filled with bias and disinformation, it’s crucial to know how to parse our fact from fiction–not only for your own knowledge but for the strength of our democracy.  Here’s a poll to get you started! See if you can spot which of these images was generated by AI, then visit The News Literacy Project’s website to learn more:   Read along with Semicolon Bookstore Semicolon Bookstore, Chicago’s largest Black-women owned bookstore, is dedicated to closing the literacy gap by providing access to books and promoting literacy in marginalized communities.  They’re bringing a pop-up bookstore to the Democracy Forum filled with banned books, fiction and non-fiction options from a diverse range of authors, and titles that will shed more light on the topics discussed during the main stage sessions. Take a look at some of the selections here and get some inspiration for your next read:  Represent the Obama Foundation with our brand-new merch  We’re excited to launch our first items of Obama Foundation merchandise at the Democracy Forum, but you don’t have to be in attendance to place an order! Take a look at our new line, then consider picking one up and supporting the Obama Foundation with the purchase of a hat, shirt, or sweatshirt.   Sing along to our Democracy Forum playlist The Democracy Forum wouldn’t be complete without music! Chicago’s very own DJ Mike P will be DJing throughout the day, and we put together a playlist for you to enjoy, too. Listen on Spotify here.   Thanks for coming along for an inside look at the Democracy Forum. We look forward to sharing another edition of the Democracy Forum Dispatch with you tomorrow as we dive into some of the issues we’ll be discussing on the main stage. Follow along here and sign up to join the Democracy Forum livestream so you don’t miss a beat. –The Obama Foundation