Davis Decides Tomorrow

Super Tuesday was an all out day for senator Barack Obama.

First, he appeared in the University of California at Davis for a short debate with his fellow democratic candidates.
Next, the senator was off to the airport to fly back to Illinois to cast his vote before heading to a give a speech at a rally for the Super Tuesday primaries. Overall, the debate in Davis showed the senator poised, calm, cool, and collected.

Although the Senator did not win the popular vote in California, he won more states and delegates over all. Moreover, the future looks bright as the race looks on. Tune in tomorrow, as the final vote is held live in Davis.

A nominee will be elected to represent the Democratic Party.

Barack Obama: “Thank you Davis Enterprise.”

Senator Obama: “I would like to thank the recent supporting comments from the Davis Enterprise Team, and reiterate that I intend to honor the trust that the American people have placed in me.”

The Davis Enterprise:

“Obama on Education”

“Senator Obama has been pushing for a bill that will increase the federal Pell grant awards from $4,310 to $5,400 by 2012. He has also been pushing for another bill that will cut interest rates for student loans by half.
If Barack Obama is elected for president, he will have to prove what he is worth and that he is a man of the people. To redo the NCLB will be a tremendous task for him but with Obama already pushing for other education bills to pass, he seems like the man that will stand by his words.”

John Pham
Davis Enterprise118

“Time For Change”

“Although other candidates talk of having more experience, Obama brings a fresh look at these issues and has sparked interest in many first time voters. He has won a lot of votes from voters interested in change. Students at UC Davis can especially relate to his support for ending the war, providing education tax credits and reducing waste. He is a strong supporter of energy programs that can reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
I think Obama will be a great choice as President."

Julie Stauder
Davis Enterprise118

Obama featured in TIME magazine

Check out the latest issue of TIME in which Democratic Senator Barack Obama is featured on the cover. Also, visit the official Barack Obama website and sign up to volunteer in your area, GET INVOLVED.

Carlos Carbajal, Public Relations Advisor
cacarbajal@ucdavis.edu

Obama Going Green: “Focus the Nation”

Senator Obama looks forward to the sustainability event, “Focus the Nation” held tomorrow across campuses nation wide, UC Davis in particular. There will be various pro-green activities held throughout the day with eco-friendly tips and information on global warming.

Senator Obama will be speaking about global warming and her ethical sustainability values at 3pm in room 184 located inside Young Hall, at the University of California campus in Davis.

The senator is expected to ride Unitrans, Davis’ local bus-line, to the event and urges you to do the same! Even her press secretary has pledged to take the bus!


Jocelyn Ettinger
Press Secretary
jbettinger@ucdavis.edu

Obama wins backing of Kansas governor

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Tuesday endorsed Barack Obama for president.

"I think he represents the kind of leader that we need for the future of the country," Sebelius told The Associated Press. "I think he brings the hope and optimism that we really need to restore our place in the world, as well as to bring this country together and really tackle the challenges that we have."

She said her two "20-something" sons and 86-year-old father, former Ohio Gov. John Gilligan, already were backing Obama, and that the Illinois senator had the ability to bridge generations for the betterment of the country.

Democratic presidential candidates long had sought Sebelius' backing in a state that George W. Bush carried by large margins in the 2000 and 2004 elections. No Democratic nominee for the White House has won Kansas' electoral votes since Lyndon Johnson in 1964.

Jocelyn Ettinger
Press Secretary
jbettinger@ucdavis.edu

‘I Feel Change in the Air’: Sen. Kennedy Backs Obama for President

It is Monday morining and two generations of Kennedys — the Democratic Party's best known political family — have now officially endorsed Barack Obama for president, with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy calling him a "man with extraordinary gifts of leadership and character," a worthy heir to his assassinated brother.

"I feel change in the air," continued Sen. Kennedy, "I have marveled at his grit and grace," the senator made his comments at a crowded campaign rally.


Sen. Kennedy was intruduced by Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late president, who said Obama "offers that same sense of hope and inspiration" as did her father.

Rep. Patrick Kennedy also endorsed Obama from the stage before a boisterous crowd at American University.

In his remarks, Sen. Kennedy sought one by one to rebut the arguments of Obama's biggest critics, the Clintons.

"From the beginning, he opposed the war in Iraq. And let no one deny that truth," he said, an obvious reference to former President Clinton's statement that Obama's early anti-war stance was a "fairy tale."

"With Barack Obama, we will turn the page on the old politics of misrepresentation and distortion.

"With Barack Obama we will close the book on the old politics of race against race, gender against gender, ethnic group against ethnic group, and straight against gay," Kennedy said.

Lately, according to several associates, Kennedy became angered with what he viewed as racially divisive comments by Bill Clinton.

"There was another time, when another young candidate was running for president and challenging America to cross a new frontier. He faced criticism from the preceding Democratic president, who was widely respected in the party," Kennedy said, referring to Harry S. Truman.

"And John Kennedy replied, 'The world is changing. The old ways will not do. ... It is time for a new generation of leadership.
"So it is with Barack Obama," he added.

"I believe that a wave of change is moving across America," Kennedy said.

Carlos Carbajal, Public Relations Advisor to the Obama 08 Campaign.
cacarbajal@ucdavis.edu

Caroline Kennedy: A President Like My Father

Senator Barack Obama not only routed the competition in South Carolina to secure 25 new delegates with over 50 percent of the popular vote, the South Carolina victor also gained an endorsement from Caroline Kennedy, who likened the Illinois senator to her late father, President John F. Kennedy.

"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them," she wrote on The New York Times op-ed page. "But for the first time, I believe I have found a man who could be that president — and not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."

Carlos Carbajal, Public Relations Advisor to the Obama 08 Campaign.
cacarbajal@ucdavis.edu

South Carolina: Obama routs to victory!

Senator Obama won the votes in the South Carolina Democratic primary on Saturday, January 26th. The high percent of votes earned by Obama was over double of what his rival Senator Clinton gained, 55 percent compared to only 27 percent. Sen. Obama also set a new turn out record of voters in the state; he claimed more votes than the entire primary candidacy of 04.

The win gave the Obama campaign a large comeback after barely loosing to Clinton in the New Hampshire and Nevada caucuses. Supports chanted, “we want change!” during his victory speech in South Carolina, enhancing the continuity of the Obama movement.

The Obama campaign continues its momentum and excitement as “Super Tuesday” approaches, when 22 states will hold either primaries or caucuses.
"After four great contests, in every corner of this country, we have the most votes the most delegates and the most diverse coalition of Americans that we've seen in a long, long time," Obama said. "You can see it in the faces here tonight, there are young and old, rich and poor, black and white, Latino, and Asian American."
“The choice in this election is not about regions or religions or genders," Obama said. "It's not about rich versus poor, young versus old and it is not about black versus white. This election is about the past versus the future." – Barack Obama, South Carolina Victory Speech.

Jocelyn Ettinger
Press Secretary
jbettinger@ucdavis.edu

S. Carolina, Caroline, Caroline...

Not only did the Obama win the support of South Carolina and the endorsement of Caroline Kennedy, daughter of late President John F. Kennedy, but is also avidly supported by, none other than, Caroline Giuliani, daughter of Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani.

The young Caroline Giuliani states in her Facebook page that she has been supporting Obama from the start, and even poses for a picture with an endorsing advertisement for Sen. Obama.

If his own daughter does not support the ex-New York Mayor, why should anyone?

Nonetheless, more and more supporters from all camps are beginning to believe in Barack Obama's ability to bring about change to Washington and to America.

Carlos Carbajal, Public Relations Advisor to the Obama 08 Campaign.
cacarbajal@ucdavis.edu

Obama Rocks! - A MUST see from the "Real" Obama.

This is the "Real" Sen. Barack Obama on David Letterman doing the very popular Top Ten List on the show. If this does not make people want to vote for the Senator, I don't know what will.

Carlos Carbajal, Public Relations Advisor to the Obama 08 Campaign.
cacarbajal@ucdavis.edu

Press conference leaves Sen. Obama wanting more…

The press conference that was held at the University of California, Davis on Thursday was an opportune time for news organizations to obtain answers from the democratic presidential candidates. Unfortunately, the short 20-minute window prevented the media from inquiring about Senator Barack Obama’s stance on a variety of issues. Due to the unnecessary elaboration of his democratic rivals, he was only directed to three questions.

Senator Obama provided his resolutions to reduce the costs of college tuition and his strategic 16-month plan to bring American troops home. The last question inquiring about his “pro-abortion” imagery lead to a clarifying answer that his pro-choice stance
is to allow the people to decide, emphasizing his reflection of the demands from the public.

Although this press conference wasn’t sufficient to fully grasp Senator Obama’s visionary ideas and stance on crucial issues, there were no false accusations made from the Clinton campaign, which made it a more focused event.


Jocelyn Ettinger
Press Secretary
jbettinger@ucdavis.edu