Costumes for the Political Types

Just for fun...don't you wonder how Washington DC dresses up for Halloween? Here's a glimpse.

Sarah Palin with daughter Piper dressed as Snow Princess and grandson Trig as elephant. 

Dick Cheney with granddaughter Elizabeth Perry

Joe Biden mask on Chuck Hagel with the real Joe Biden

Then Sen Obama with Sasha as Corpse Bride in Chicago 2008

All photos: Via www.huffingtonpost.com

Not Too Late to see President Obama!

It's not too late to get down to the city to see the Democratic Rally with President Obama!!! These are the kinds of things you really shouldn't miss. There will be a great vibe, lots of good energy, and beautiful weather. Get your jackets on NOW, hop the train, take the bus, walk, do whatever you can to take part!

Rally with President Obama

Midway Plaisance

1130 Midway Plaisance North

Chicago, IL 60637

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 2010

Doors Open: 4:00 p.m.

Kirk/Brady/Dold Rally on Saturday in Northbrook

Your chance to meet and greet the big names in the Republican Races.

Time and Place:

5:00 Renaissance Hotel

933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook

Hop on the Dold Bus This Weekend

Image: www.doldforcongress.com

The "Let's Get To Work" bus tour for Bob Dold will be traveling all over the Northwest suburbs this weekend. They will be in Lincolnshire, Palatine, Northwbrook, and Lake Forest with lots of fun Halloween events. This is a great chance for you to get some last minute campaigning hours in. Pick a location close to your school and hop on the bus! It sounds like fun.  All the places and times are listed on Bob Dold's website at www.doldforcongress.com .

Waukegan Alternative Campaigning Again

Students from Waukegan Alternative High School did some phone banking yesterday after school for Dan Seals. It is so inspiring to see students show up like this after a long day of studying! Gets me excited to do more.....

Politifact

image: www.politifact.com

Another great site that rates campaign ads as true or false. Easy to browse with cute little meter graphics for each ad, Politifact is a quick way to check just how real your candidate is. This site is updated often with the most current ads added and reviewed frequently.

Senate Debate Tonight on WTTW

Tonight WTTW is hosting a Senate debate and tomorrow night they are hosting a Gubernatorial forum. Both events begin at 7:00.  Many many many Mikva students have campaigned in these races. This is a perfect chance for you to hear the latest on how the candidates stand on the issues and to see how well they perform in front of an audience. If you can't watch the forums, you can access the videos here .

Rich Whitney Rally Thursday Oct 28

Last Friday Mikva students took part in a protest at WTTW studios protesting Rich Whitney being excluded from the Gubernatorial forum scheduled for "Chicago Tonight" which broadcasts on WTTW at 7:00 tomorrow. Here is a video of Mikva students protesting.

The Rich Whitney campaign is hosting another event tomorrow night outside the WTTW studios on the campus of Northeastern Illinois University. This event is to continue the protest and to have a little fun while doing it! They would love for you to show up in a costume.. some suggestions include, a machine of any kind, washing, polling, adding, sewing, gumball. Or a zombie?!

Rally:  6:00

Where: WTTW studios 5400 N. St. Louis, Chicago

Contact the Whitney campaign if you have any questions, 217-819-1591

Trick or Vote

http://trickorvotewiki.pbworks.com/Trick-or-Vote-History-and-Overview

Trick or Vote is a nationwide effort to remind people to get out and vote. Go to the website to get great ideas on politically savvy costumes to wear. Maybe someone could be a giant "M" for Mikva?  Or you can organize your own Trick or Vote event and get it listed on their website.

 via http://trickorvote.org/

Brady to Rally with other Governors Tonight

Bill Brady will be joined by 3 other governors at a rally today in downstate Homer Glen. Homer Glen is south of 55 so I realize it is a little far for most of our students to travel to, but for some of the Brady supporters that were out campaigning this weekend in Lombard, it  is doable. The governors of Mississipppi, Louisiana, and Virginia are scheduled to appear.

via http://www.fox59.com/news/sns-ap-il--illinoisgovernor-rally,0,1875643.story

Former President Clinton in Chicago Today!

Today you have a great opportunity to stop by the Palmer House to see former President Bill Clinton do some campaigning for the democrats. Doors open at 9:30. This last week before the election will be full of big names showing up to lend support for their candidates. President Obama will be in Chicago on Saturday. The venue has not been announced yet but the event is open to the public.  If you get out to some of these events you are sure to see some of the political elite.

Rain or Shine- Mikva Students Still Campaigning

Mikva Students from Glenbard North and Glenbard South campaigned this weekend for both the Quinn and Brady camps. The day began with rain but by the afternoon the rain stopped and the sun came out. Most encouraging quote of the day was when a woman answered her door, looked at the students standing in the rain, and said, "I usually don't vote but if you are willing to come out on a day like this to support your candidate, I'm going to make sure I vote for him".  Yay!

Mikva Center For Action Civics is Now Open

Mikva Challenge is excited to announce their newest venture into providing the best possible resources for civic educators. The Center for Action Civics develops curricula, provides training and technical assistance to educators and youth workers, facilitates a network of civic educators, manages an online library and provides ongoing support through classroom visits, guest speakers, and relevant and topical materials. Check it out at www.actioncivics.org

Students Campaigning with Dave Anderson for State Senate

Vote Naked Illinois

Voting in Illinois just got easier.  It’s so easy, you can do it from home, naked.

Vote by mail is the newest addition to Illinois voting law, and Rock the Vote has partnered with Roosevelt University and Equality IL on a Vote Naked Illinois campaign to make sure that you know about - and take advantage of - this new law.

You can visit www.votenakedillinois.org <http://www.votenakedillinois.org/>  to request your ballot (and see some pretty classic videos).  Submit your ballot request form by mail, in person, or at one of our drop off parties, and when your official ballot arrives to your home, just vote and mail it back by October 28th.

See, voting made easy!  Request your ballot today.

Also, Vote Naked is always looking for volunteers to help spread the word and democracy, if you want to volunteer, feel free to email TFouche@cohenlawgroup.com for opportunities to get involved!

Tell your friends!

And Rock the Vote (naked),

Mikva Students Campaigning for Brady

Mikva Students and Dick Durbin Columbus Day 2010

Waukegan Alternative Students Campaigning