Chris Bell Hits the Airwaves (Schultz & Franken)

[merci_me]

I just got this e-mail. It says to click for info, but I don't think it will work on the c&p. I'll try to edit the links in, as soon as I can run them down.

BTW, Governor Selebius once babysat with my kids when her dad Jack Gilligan (later to be Governor of Ohio) was our Cincinnati city councilman! He is a fantastic, quiet, witty and very honorable man, in fact as I think about it, much like Chris Bell.

Mary

Editing in links:
Schultz radio schedule http://www.bigeddieradio.com/

Franken ticket info https://secure2.convio.net/ata/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=1

Franken radio schdule http://www.airamericaradio.com/stations.asp



Chris Bell Hits the Airwaves!

Hear Chris Bell on the Ed Schultz Show:
Friday, 3/11, 3 pm CT
Check here to find your local affiliate.

Hear Chris Bell on the Al Franken Show,
live from Austin's State Theater!
Monday, 3/14, 1:30 pm CT
Click for ticket info or to find your local affiliate.


Dear Friend,

If you're as tired as I am of hearing that Democrats can't win in Texas, then just think what Democrats in Kansas felt like going into their 2002 gubernatorial election. Registered Democrats comprised only 28 percent of that state's electorate and no Democrat had won an open race for governor in over 65 years. But Democrat Kathleen Sebelius won that race, and the political environment that produced her win has striking parallels to the environment here in Texas today.

As speculation increases that Sen. Hutchison has all but decided to challenge Rick Perry for the Republican nomination, pundits are already talking about a bitter, bloody primary battle that would strain GOP loyalties and alienate moderate Republicans as well as Republican-leaning Independent voters. This closely mirrors the rift within the Kansas GOP, a rift so severe that one political magazine described Kansas as a virtual three-party state in which the moderate and conservative wings of the state party fractured to support their own candidates and agendas.

As intra-party squabbling continued over education funding and conservatives' censorship of state curriculums, independents and moderate Republicans began to shift into the Sebelius camp. On Election Day, the pro-choice Sebelius won a resounding 53-45 victory in one of the most culturally conservative states in the nation, a state that President Bush would go on to win by 25 points in 2004.

The Democratic victory in Kansas speaks closely to our current mission. Debates over school funding and legalized gambling continue to strain relations between GOP moderates and conservatives within the Texas Legislature. Sen. Hutchison's expected entry into the race will further divide Republicans, and a divisive GOP primary will produce a weakened and vulnerable nominee. The lesson from Kansas is clear: When the Republican Party turns on itself, Democrats will win even in the reddest of red states.

[sonias]

1. I just signed up for tickets to the Al Franken show in Austin

Hope I get some. I would so love to see one of Al's shows live. Plus Chris Bell is going to be a good guest too. I heard him speak at our last DFT meeting. I loved him.

Sonia

[sonias]

2. More info on tickets to the Al Franken show on 3/14 (With Chris Bell)

http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=News#alfranken
Win A Pair Of Tickets To See Al Franken LIVE At The State Theater

Al Franken will be broadcasting live from The State Theater on Monday, March 14th. This will be the inaugural broadcast of Air America in the Austin market. You can listen to the network’s launch live on KOKE 1600AM from 11 am to 2 pm.

One free ticket to the broadcast will be given to the first 200 people in line outside The State Theater (719 Congress) beginning at 9 am on March 14th. No tickets will be sold, as this is strictly a first come first serve event.

REGISTER NOW for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this limited engagement without having to stand in line. We will draw one name at random Friday, March 11th to win 2 tickets to see Al Franken broadcast live from The State Theater on Monday, March 14th from 11 am to 2 pm.
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Sonia

[merci_me]

3. Good luck!

Remember, Chris began his career in radio and his undergrad degree is journalism, so he should be very comfortable.

Plus, I don't know just how casual Chris's mood is right now (their family is facing some medical difficulties, at the moment), but he can be very witty.

BTW, it was nice meeting you last week. I would have said something earlier, but my computer has been on the skids and just go back running Monday.

Mary

[sonias]

4. Hi Mary!

I hope the Bell family medical problems aren't serious. I wish them well. I said on an earlier thread about Chris Bell, that he reminded me of Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. When he spoke at our last DFT meeting. And he came across as Mr. Everybody, very sincere and caring.

Nice meeting you too at the PP Lobby day Mary!

Sonia

[WestHoustonDem]

5. He's on Ed Schultz at 3pm Central today listen at

http://www.bigeddieradio.com/listennow.html