Events

Late notice, but if you're in Columbus this looks like a great event this afternoon:

Gov. Strickland and Columbus area AFL-CIO workers will hold a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, September 24th to discuss middle class issues as they relate to the 2008 election. The Governor and the workers will discuss a wide range of issues including jobs, the economy, health care, trade and education. The participants will share their personal experiences and discuss how the competing plans to address these important issues from the presidential campaigns will make a difference to working families. Details after the break.

Among the many glaring contrasts between the presidential candidates is Obama's evident appreciation of the power of the internet and McCain's admitted failure to even engage with internet basics like email and Google. In short, tech policy is yet another powerful reason to vote for the candidate who offers real change, not a return to the past. Next Wednesday evening in Columbus, come hear internet pioneer Craig Newmark (of Craig's List) and internet law expert Peter Swire talk about the importance of tech policy and why people who appreciate the power of the internet should get involved in supporting the Obama campaign.

Consider this. John McCain said earlier this year: "I have never felt the particular need to email." When it came to a fact, he said you can look it up on "a Google." And he said: "I am learning to get online myself, and I will have that down pretty soon." The next president needs to be in touch with technology and understand the importance of the internet.

Barack Obama and his campaign, by contrast, have been pioneers in using the Internet, wireless technology, and other cutting-edge applications to link average voters together and empower them to create political change. Once elected President, Barack Obama can lead the government, the national economy, and Ohio back to global leadership in innovation and new technology.

The nation can’t afford to pick a leader who hopes to get online for the first time “pretty soon.” Everyone who recognizes the importance of the Internet to our economy and our future should come listen to Newmark and Swire, learn, and get involved.

Full details after the break.

The Ohio Democratic Party & Chairman Chris Redfern invite you to join Cleveland native

Andy Borowitz
First-ever winner of National Press Club Award for Humor

for “The Audacity of Jokes,” a night of standup benefiting the Ohio Democratic Party

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
7:30 PM

Pickwick & Frolic
2035 E. 4th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Ticket price: $25
Full-time Student: $15
Sponsor: $2500

Guests must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent/guardian

For questions or more information please contact Matt Ratner: mratner@ohiodems.org or 847-927-7200

Please RSVP by September 19th, 2008: www.ohiodems.org/comedycleveland

Checks payable to the Ohio Democratic Party