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• Coalition Launches Nationwide, Multimillion Dollar Iraq/Recession Campaign 02/25/2008 | Release New Ad Against Sen. John McCain:
• Headline Roundup: Feb 25 02/25/2008 |
• John and Elizabeth Edwards To Join Anti Iraq War Groups to Launch Multimillion Dollar Iraq/Recession Campaign 02/25/2008 |
• Anti Iraq War Movement Gaining Momentum as Americans Wince at Mounting Cost of War 02/04/2008 | President’s New Budget Sinks More Dollars into Iraq, Neglects Investments at Home
• Reps. Walsh and Davis Are Latest Casualties Among Pro-War Republicans 01/31/2008 | Congressmen Faced Wrath of Constituents During “Iraq Summer,” then Squandered Chances to Break With Bush’s Endless War Policy
• Bush May Leave Office with More Troops in Iraq than Before “Surge” 01/30/2008 | White House and Pentagon Officials Reveal Higher Troop Level Possible Through 2009
• Bush Defies Ban on Permanent Bases in Iraq 01/29/2008 | President Signals Intentions for Endless War with Signing Statement on Defense Authorization Bill
• Bush to use State of the Union Address to Defend Failed and Costly Iraq Policy . . . Again 01/29/2008 | Iraq Recession and Reckless War Define Bush Legacy
• Bush to use State of the Union Address to Claim Victory on Failed Iraq Policy . . . Again 01/25/2008 | Administration Has Abandoned Its Own Benchmarks Set in 2007 Address
• Opposition to Bush Endless War Agreement with Iraq Soars 01/25/2008 | Anti Iraq War Groups and Congress Launch Offensive against Long-Term Troop Commitment
• Bush, Administration Officials Lied in Run Up to Reckless War 01/23/2008 | President Made 259 False Statements
• Cost of War Hits Home 01/22/2008 | U.S. Economy Slumps as Endless War Costs Soar
• President Bush, Others Hammer Drumbeat for Endless War in Iraq 01/18/2008 | Anti Iraq War Groups Say No to 10 More Years of War
• Anti Iraq War Movement Stands up to Bush Agreement with Iraq 01/17/2008 | Congress, Media Reject Bush Attempt to Tie Hands of Next President on Iraq
• Iraqi Defense Minister: U.S. Troops Needed in Iraq Until 2018 01/15/2008 | American Public Says ‘No’ to Ten More Years of War
• Bush: “Fine With Me” If No More Troops Come Home 01/14/2008 | President Will Pass His Reckless War On To Next President
• Bush: U.S. "Easily" in Iraq for 10 Years 01/11/2008 | Instead of bowing to the Iraqi government, President Bush should listen to the American public and bring our troops home.
• Most New Hampshire Voters Say No to Endless Iraq War 01/09/2008 | 60 percent vote for anti Iraq war candidates of both parties
• Report: The Year of the “Surge” 01/09/2008 | One Year after Bush Announced “Surge,” Still No End in Sight
• Iraq Dominates Presidential Race 01/08/2008 | Majority of New Hampshire Voters, Americans Call for Troops to Come Home
• Iraq Dominates Presidential Race 01/04/2008 | IA Republicans, Military Families, and Majority of All Americans Call for Troops to Come Home
• McCain Says Staying in Iraq for Ten Million Years “Fine With Me” 01/04/2008 |
• Oil Shatters $100 a Barrel Courtesy of the Iraq War 01/02/2008 | Price Continues to Sky Rocket Two Years After Bush Announced Plan to End Oil 'Addiction'
• 2007 Deadliest Year Yet for American Troops in Iraq 12/31/2007 | Troop's Families, American Public Say War is Not Worth the Cost
• Out of Touch: Bush says there is Political Progress in Iraq 12/20/2007 | Polls of Iraqis Show They Want U.S. Forces to Leave
• President Bush is the Grinch Who Stole Christmas from Military Families 12/19/2007 | Majority of Military Families Want End to War, But Bush Has Other Plans…
• Americans Tell President Bush & Congress: No More Blank Checks for More of the Same 12/18/2007 | Congress Must Stand Up to President Bush
• Newsweek Poll: Iraq Most Important Issue for Iowa Republicans 12/17/2007 | 96% of Iowa GOP Caucus-Goers Say Iraq is Key Concern Six in Ten Americans Believe War is Not Worth Fighting
• New Poll: Six in Ten Say War is Not Worth Fighting 12/14/2007 | Bush Approval Remains at Career Low
• Poll: Iraq Most Important Issue Facing the Country 12/12/2007 | GOP Voters Uninspired by Party’s Presidential Hopefuls Promises of More of the Same
• Americans Tell President Bush & Congress: No More Blank Checks for More of the Same 12/10/2007 | Congress Must Stand Up to President Bush
• Poll: Majority of Military Families Against Iraq War 12/07/2007 | After Five Years of War, Patience Has Run Out
• “Surge” Failed to Achieve Goal 12/03/2007 | No Political Progress in Sight After Nearly Five Years, $1.3 Trillion
• Defying Public, Bush Signs on to Long-Term U.S. Troop Presence in Iraq 11/29/2007 | Editorial Boards Speak out
• Raising Questions about McCain's Rosy View of Iraq 11/28/2007 | Sen. Graham Refuses to Back up McCain Claim of Political Progress
• Graham Rebukes McCain, Says There is No Political Progress in Iraq 11/27/2007 | Remarks Made the Same Day South Carolina Lawmaker Sends E-mail in Support of Lagging Presidential Campaign
• Out of Touch: McCain Claims Political Progress in Iraq 11/26/2007 | As Bush Abandons Goals, Iraq Parliament Disintegrates; Attempts at Taking up Benchmark Ends in Yelling, Finger Pointing
• Rep. Mike Ferguson is Latest Casualty among Pro-War Republicans 11/19/2007 | Public Outrage over Iraq War and Misplaced Priorities Triggers another Republican Retirement
• Bush’s Misplaced Priorities are Obscene 11/13/2007 | Day after Veterans Day Bush Vetoes Funding for Vet Services, Meanwhile Iraq War Costs Soaring into the Trillions
• Anti-War Sentiment Strong in Heartland, Red States & Nationwide 11/08/2007 | Local Referendums, State and National Polls Show Americans Want the Troops Brought Home
• US Hits Tragic Milestone: 2007 Deadliest Year Yet for American Troops in Iraq 11/06/2007 | Higher Death Toll Due to Bush’s Reckless and Unpopular “Surge” Policy For First Time 50% of Americans STRONGLY Disapprove of President, Bush Beats Nixon Record
• Pro-war Republicans Face Political Extinction 11/05/2007 | New Polls Show Pro-War Senators Headed for Defeat, Tied with Opponents in 2008 Match-Ups
• Sununu Trounced Over Support of Endless War 11/05/2007 | New Poll Shows Pro-War Senator Headed for Political Extinction Next Year
• Domenici: Another Political Casualty of Iraq War 10/03/2007 | Another GOP Supporter of President Bush’s Failed Iraq Policy Bites the Dust
• Limbaugh Compares Purple Heart Veteran to Suicide Bomber 10/03/2007 | Kentuckians Demand Sen. McConnell Condemn Shock Jock’s Slanderous Remarks
• Limbaugh Calls Troops who Support Iraq Withdrawal “Phony Soldiers” 09/27/2007 | In New YouTube Videos, Americans Demand that Congressional Republicans Denounce Out of Touch Remarks
• Over 1,000 Minnesotans Descend on State Capitol for “Support the Troops, End the War” Rally 09/24/2007 | Rally Goers Urged Minnesota’s Congressional Delegation to Vote to End the War
• Iowans Blast Senator Grassley for Voting Once Again to Continue Failed Bush Policy of Endless War in Iraq 09/21/2007 |
• Minnesotans Blast Senator Coleman for Voting Once Again to Continue Failed Bush Policy of Endless War in Iraq 09/21/2007 | Hundreds of Minnesotans, Nearly 20 Organizations to Descend on State Capitol for Major “Support the Troops, End the War” Rally on Sunday, 1PM
• Virginians Blast Senator Warner for Voting Once Again to Continue Failed Bush Policy of Endless War in Iraq 09/21/2007 |
• President Bush Must DenPresident Bush Must Denounce Boehner Statement that America is Paying a “Small Price” in Iraqounce Boehner Statement that America is Paying a “Small Price” in Iraq 09/20/2007 | Bush Should Demand An Apology on Behalf of Military Families and Veterans
• Vets and Military Families Unveil New TV Ad Campaign Condemning Republican Leader’s Remark that U.S. paying “small price” in Iraq 09/20/2007 | New AUFC Ads Demand that Congressional Republicans Denounce Boehner’s Statement and Ask Party Leader for an Apology
• Floridians Condemn Republican Leader’s Offensive Remark that U.S. paying “small price” in Iraq 09/19/2007 | Floridians Demand Rep. Buchanan Denounce Boehner’s Statement and Ask Boehner for an Apology on Behalf of Florida’s Veterans
• Sen. Mitch McConnell Facing Political Heat Over Iraq War 09/18/2007 | New Poll Shows Majority of Kentuckians Disapprove of McConnell’s Support for Iraq War, Approval Rating Drops Below 50%
• Iowans Reject President Bush's Latest Push for Endless War… 09/14/2007 | …Demand Grassley, Latham Denounce 'status quo' policy and GOP leader's Offensive Statement that U.S. is paying a "small price" in Iraq
• Kentuckians Reject President Bush's Latest Push for Endless War 09/14/2007 | Constituents Demand Sen. McConnell Denounce 'Status Quo' Policy and GOP House Leader's Offensive Statement that U.S. is Paying a "Small Price" in Iraq
• Minnesotans Reject President Bush's Latest Push for Endless War… 09/14/2007 | …Demand Coleman, Bachmann and Ramstad Denounce 'status quo' policy and GOP leader's Offensive Statement that U.S. is paying a "small price" in Iraq
• Nevadans Reject President Bush's Latest Push for Endless War 09/14/2007 | Constituents Demand Rep. Porter Denounce 'Status Quo' Policy and GOP Leader's Offensive Statement that U.S. is Paying a "Small Price" in Iraq
• New Mexicans Reject President Bush's Latest Push for Endless War 09/14/2007 | Constituents Demand Sen. Domenici, Rep. Wilson Denounce 'Status Quo' Policy and GOP House Leader's Offensive Statement that U.S. is Paying a "Small Price" in Iraq
• Sen. Voinovich Mum on Iraq 09/14/2007 | Ohioans Deserve to Know Where Their Senator Stands on Endless War
• Virginians Reject President Bush's Latest Push for Endless War… 09/14/2007 | …Demand Warner, Drake, Wolf and Davis Denounce 'status quo' policy and GOP leader's Offensive Statement that U.S. is paying a "small price" in Iraq
• Bush to Defend Failed Iraq Policy in Address to Anti Iraq War Nation, Highly Skeptical Congress Tonight 09/13/2007 | GOP Lawmakers Publicly Criticize Failed Policy Bush is Expected to Endorse
• Nevadans Urge Congressman Porter to Reject White House 'Spin' 09/13/2007 | Don't Be Fooled by Cherry-Picked Intelligence: the Surge has Failed
• New Mexicans Urge Senator Domenici and Congresswoman Wilson to Reject White House 'Spin' 09/13/2007 | Don't Be Fooled by Cherry-Picked Intelligence: the Surge has Failed
• MN Military Families, Iraq War Veterans Blast Coleman for Endorsing Endless War at Petraeus Hearing 09/12/2007 | Coleman Says Keeping 130,000 Troops in Iraq is “Fabulous," Despite Record High Public Demand to End War and his Faltering Poll Numbers
• Citizens Welcome Rep. Kirk “Back to School” by Delivering Special Message to Washington Office 09/07/2007 | First Assignment: Vote to End Bush’s Reckless War
• Citizens Welcome Rep. LaHood “Back to School” by Delivering Special Message to Washington Office 09/07/2007 | First Assignment: Vote to End Bush’s Reckless War
• Citizens Welcome Sen. Voinovich, Rep. LaTourette “Back to School” by Delivering Special Messages to Washington Office 09/07/2007 | First Assignment: Vote to End Bush’s Reckless War
• Citizens Welcome Sen. Voinovich, Rep. Pryce “Back to School” by Delivering Special Messages to Washington Office 09/07/2007 | First Assignment: Vote to End Bush’s Reckless War
• Citizens Welcome Sen. Voinovich, Rep. Schmidt “Back to School” by Delivering Special Messages to Washington Office 09/07/2007 | First Assignment: Vote to End Bush’s Reckless War
• Kentuckians Welcome Sen. McConnell “Back to School” by Delivering Special Message to Washington Office 09/07/2007 | First Assignment: Vote to End Bush’s Reckless War
• New TV Ad Campaign Launched Against Endless War Republican Senators 09/06/2007 | New Ads Target Senators McConnell, Coleman, Collins and Domenici
• New TV Ads Target Republican Senators McConnell, Coleman, Domenici, and Collins: 09/06/2007 | Don’t Send Our Kids to Fight an Endless War
• White House Cooking the Books on Iraq Violence 09/06/2007 |
• Illinoisans Send Republican Members of Congress a Clear Message: End This 08/29/2007 | Rep. Jan Schakowsky Addresses Hundreds at Northbrook Town Hall, Calling for a Safe, Responsible End to the War in Iraq
• Michiganders Send Members of Congress a Clear Message: End This War 08/29/2007 | Across the State, Constituents Call on their Representatives to Take a Stand Against Endless War in Iraq
• Republican Meltdown on Iraq Continues 08/24/2007 | Bush Suffers More Setbacks as GOP Begins Targeting Its Own and Divisions Erupt
• Fact Check: White House Front Group’s Attack Ads Make False 9/11 – Iraq Connection, Lack Credibility 08/23/2007 |
• Fact Check: White House Front Group’s Attack Ads Make False 9/11 – Iraq Connection, Lack Credibility 08/23/2007 | Ads Airing in Youngstown
• Congressman Knollenberg Refuses to Meet with Constituents 08/22/2007 | Chooses to Stand with President Bush, Instead of American People
• Rep. Rogers Refuses to Meet with his Constituents about Iraq 08/22/2007 | Chooses to Stand with President Bush, Instead of American People
• White House PR Front Group Targets Republican Members of Congress on the War with New Ads in Youngstown 08/22/2007 | New Attack Group Announces Ads the Same Day As President Bush Lashes Out at War Opponents in Speech
• White House PR Front Group Targets Sen. McConnell on the War with New Ads in Kentucky 08/22/2007 | New Attack Group Announces Ads the Same Day As President Bush Lashes Out at War Opponents in Speech
• White House PR Front group Targets Republican Members of Congress on the War 08/22/2007 |
• With Rep. McCotter MIA, Constituents Ask: Where is McCotter? 08/22/2007 | No Reply to Constituent Letter Requesting Town Hall Meeting on Iraq War
• Sen. Collins Refuses to Meet with Constituents and Take a Stand Against 08/21/2007 | Sen. Collins Continues to Stand with President Bush, Defying the Will of Mainers
• ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign Deliver Senator Domenici, Rep. Wilson Names of Over 1000 New Mexicans Calling for Safe and Responsible End to the War in Iraq 08/21/2007 |
• AAEI Launches “Draft” Television Ad, Denouncing Rep. Fred Upton’s Support of Bush’s Endless War 08/17/2007 | Since Rep. Upton Supports Bush’s Endless War, He Also Supports the Draft Needed to Sustain It
• AAEI Launches “Draft” Television Ad, Denouncing Sen. McConnell’s Support of Bush’s Endless War 08/17/2007 | Since Sen. McConnell Supports Bush’s Endless War, He Also Supports the Draft Needed to Sustain It
• AAEI Launches Television Ad ‘DRAFT’ Denouncing GOP Support of Endless War 08/16/2007 | Ad Hits Senator Mitch McConnell and Representatives English, Upton and Drake for their Support of Bush’s Endless War
• President’s War Czar Announces That Administration is Considering Reinstating the Draft 08/14/2007 | New Mexicans Ask Domenici, Wilson: Since You Support Bush’s Endless War, Do You Also Support the Draft Needed to Sustain It?
• President’s War Czar Announces That Administration is Considering Reinstating the Draft 08/14/2007 | Virginians Ask Warner, Wolf, Davis, Drake: Since You All Support Bush’s Endless War in Iraq, Do You Also Support the Draft Needed to Sustain It?
• President’s War Czar Announces That Administration is Considering Reinstating the Draft 08/14/2007 | Minnesotans Ask Coleman, Bachmann, Ramstad: Since You Support Bush’s Endless War, Do You Also Support the Draft Needed to Sustain It?
• President’s War Czar Announces That Administration is Considering Reinstating the Draft 08/14/2007 | Nevadans Ask Porter, Heller: Since You Support Bush’s Endless War, Do You Also Support the Draft Needed to Sustain It?
• Statewide Veteran Caravan Stops in Chicago to Call on Republican Congressmen to End the War in Iraq 08/12/2007 | Two Days After the President’s Aide Says Draft Option "On the Table", Veterans and Constituents Call on Illinois ’ Congressmen to Take a Stand
• Traveling Veterans Join Springfield Residents to Demand Answers from Rep. LaHood 08/11/2007 | One Day After the President’s Aide Says Draft Option "On the Table", Veterans and Constituents Call on Congressman to Take a Stand
• Veterans Caravan Stops in Champaign to Demand Answers from Congressman Johnson 08/11/2007 | One Day After the President’s Aide Says Draft Option "On the Table", Veterans and Constituents Call on Congressman to Take a Stand
• Caught on Tape: Ramstad Talks Out of Both Sides of His Mouth on Iraq 08/10/2007 | Ramstad “agrees” with Senate Majority Leader Reid that Iraqi political benchmarks must have “teeth, consequences”….yet supports completely toothless proposal in Congress and Continues to Vote Against Responsible End to the War
• Delusional or Brainwashed?: Thelma Drake Spends 6 Days in Iraq, Pronounces It Good 08/09/2007 | Drake’s ‘upbeat’ progress report during heavily protected trip to Middle East Doesn’t Square With Reality: 680 More U.S. Soldiers Killed, Over 5,000 Wounded in Iraq Since Bush ‘Surge’ Plan Announced
• Frank Wolf ‘Chickens Out’ and Refuses to Address Constituents about War in Iraq, Instead Appears at Exclusive, Private Town Hall with Campaign Contributors 08/09/2007 | ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign Joined by Iraq War Veteran, Concerned Virginians for Rally Outside Wolf’s Private Town Hall to Highlight Congressman’s Refusal to Attend ‘Take a Stand’ Day on Aug. 28th to Explain Iraq Stance to All 10th District Constituents – Not Just Those Who Give Him Money
• MI Republicans Under Fire Over Iraq War Back Home 08/08/2007 | As Representatives Duck Their Constituents Over Iraq, Frustration Boils Over with a Recall Petition in One Michigan District
• Republicans Melting Under the Heat of “ Iraq Summer Campaign” 08/08/2007 | Under Pressure Back Home, Former Bush Allies Distance Themselves from President on the War
• Lawmakers Feeling the Heat for their Support of Iraq War 08/07/2007 | by Matt Egan
• Republicans Come Under Fire Back Home for Iraq War Votes 08/07/2007 | Members of Congress Greeted by Outraged Constituents, Signs Urging End to War
• Tom Latham Welcomed Home with “Feel the Heat” Basket from Concerned Ames Constituents Demanding Responsible End to War in Iraq 08/07/2007 | As Latham Returns to Iowa for August Recess , Iraq Summer’ Campaign Turns Heat Up on Congressman for Continued Support of Endless War in Iraq
• Nevada ‘ Iraq Summer’ Campaign Welcomes Home Dean Heller with Plea to End War 08/06/2007 | NV Veterans Tell Heller: It’s Time to Bring War in Iraq to Responsible End
• Reckless Iraq War Policy Allows U.S. Weapons to Fall Into the Hands of Insurgents 08/06/2007 | 190,000 Firearms Go Missing Under Petraeus-led Effort
• Back Home for August, Congresswoman Heather Wilson “Feels the Heat” for Blocking End to War 08/02/2007 | Upon Homecoming, New Mexicans Greet Wilson With Jeers, Not Cheers
• Nevadans to Porter: ‘Support the Troops, End the War’ 08/02/2007 | Las Vegas Catholic Worker, Nevada Desert Experience and American Against Escalation in Iraq Hold Solemn ‘Support the Troops, End the War’ Vigil, Call on Jon Porter to Do the Right Thing
• Coleman’s Approval Rating Plummets Due to Iraq War 07/31/2007 | New Poll Shows Incumbent Losing Ground to Opponents in 2008 Match-Ups
• Kentuckians Picket at Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Doorstep for 30 Hours Over the Weekend, Calling for an End to the War in Iraq 07/30/2007 | Anger has Reached a Boiling Point in Kentucky as Sen. McConnell Continues to Support the President’s Reckless War Policy; Sen. McConnell’s Solution – Stay Inside
• Lifelong Republican and Marine Veteran Breaks Ground with "Support the Troops, End the War" Yard Sign, the First of Many in New Iowa ‘ Iraq Summer’ Campaign Drive 07/30/2007 |
• New Mexicans to Rep. Heather Wilson: Don’t Endorse Toothless Legislation 07/30/2007 | Congresswoman Refuses to Vote for Timeline to End Bush’s War
• Kentuckians Continue Nine Hour Picket at Mitch McConnell’s Doorstep Calling for an End to the War in Iraq 07/28/2007 | Anger has Reached a Boiling Point in Kentucky as Sen. McConnell Continues to Support the President’s Reckless War Policy; Sen. McConnell’s Solution – Stay Inside
• McConnell’s Job Approval Hits Lowest Point in Years 07/27/2007 | New Poll Warns of Political Extinction for GOP Who Back Bush on War
• Bush Gets Cool Reception in Pennsylvania 07/26/2007 | State’s Largest Newspaper Editorializes Against Bush Iraq War Policy; Hundreds of Pennsylvanians Demand End to War with Protest, Mobile Billboard
• Kirk faces war on many fronts 07/26/2007 | The North Shore, once heavily Republican, has changed. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has taken notice.
• Soldier's mom: Three tours is one too many 07/26/2007 | End support of war, Realtor asks Livonia Rep. McCotter by Alex P. Kellogg- Free Press Staff Writer
• Virginia " Iraq Summer" Campaign Deliver Failing Report Cards on Iraq to Reps. Tom Davis and Frank Wolf 07/25/2007 | Rep. Davis Agrees to Attend Iraq Summer's 'Take a Stand' Town Hall with Constituents to Explain Continued Support of President's Failed Iraq Policy, While Rep. Wolf Arrogantly Blows Off Invitation in Local Press
• New Polls Show Most Americans Do Not Trust Bush to End War in Iraq 07/24/2007 | Growing Majority of Republicans Oppose Bush on War, Despite White House PR Blitz
• Ramstad Receives Failing Grade on Iraq 07/23/2007 | Minnesota Education Professionals Unveil Representative Jim Ramstad’s Failing Report Card on Iraq
• Sununu Can Run but Can’t Hide From His Record on Iraq 07/23/2007 | Sununu Attempts to Distance Himself from Unpopular President, But Voted Consistently with Bush On Iraq
• Latham Receives Failing Grade on Iraq 07/20/2007 | Iowa Education Professionals Unveiled Representative Latham’s Report Card on Iraq
• New Mexico “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Unveil Rep. Heather Wilson’s and Sen. Domenici’s Failing Report Cards on Iraq 07/19/2007 | Constituents Urge Domenici, Wilson to Break with Bush and Vote to Bring War in Iraq to Safe and Responsible End
• One Day After Senator Collins Reiterates Opposition to Timeline to End War, Mainers Urge Senators to Bring Troops Home 07/19/2007 | Constituents Gather to Read Names of the Fallen
• Over 20 of Senator Coleman’s Immediate Neighbors Post Lawn Signs Calling for End to the War in Iraq 07/19/2007 |
• Virginians Constituents Unveil Senator John Warner’s Failing Report Card on Iraq 07/19/2007 |
• Granite Staters Blast Sen. Sununu for Obstructing Efforts to Responsibly End the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat on Out of Touch Senate Republicans and Sen. Sununu for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Iowa “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Blasts Senator Grassley for Obstructing a Responsible End to the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | "Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat on Out of Touch Senate Republicans like Chuck Grassley for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Kentuckians Blast McConnell for Obstructing Efforts to Responsibly End the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat on Out of Touch Senate Republicans and Senator McConnell for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Minnesota “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Blasts Senator Coleman for Obstructing a Responsible End to the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat Nationally on Out of Touch Senate Republicans like Norm Coleman for Betraying Constituents, Country
• New Mexico “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Blasts Senator Domenici for Obstructing a Responsible End to the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat Nationally on Out of Touch Senate Republicans like Pete Domenici for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Ohioans Blast Voinovich for Obstructing Efforts to Responsibly End the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat on Out of Touch Senate Republicans and Senator Voinovich for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Pennsylvanians Blast Sen. Specter for Obstructing Efforts to Responsibly End the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat on Out of Touch Senate Republicans and Sen. Specter for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Virginia “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Blasts Senator Warner for Obstructing a Responsible End to the War in Iraq 07/18/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up Heat Nationally on Out of Touch Senate Republicans like John Warner for Betraying Constituents, Country
• Constituents Urge Senator Grassley to Break with Bush and Take a Stand on Endless War in Iraq 07/17/2007 | LOCAL "COUNTER-FILIBUSTER" CALLS ON SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY TO STOP BLOCKING VOTE TO END IRAQ WAR AND REVEALS HIS “REPORT CARD” ON IRAQ
• Constituents Urge Senator Grassley to Break with Bush and Take a Stand on Endless War in Iraq 07/17/2007 | Senate Republicans Use Ploy to Prevent Passage of Timetable for Safe & Secure Exit of U.S. Troops
• AAEI TV Ad Gains Notice: Senator McConnell, Is This Your Idea of Progress in Iraq ? 07/16/2007 | AAEI Ad Shows Bush Claiming "We're making progress" in Iraq– Just as he did in 2003, and 2004, and 2005, and 2006
• Minnesota Veterans, Faith Leaders Deliver Letters to Sen. Coleman, Rep. Bachmann Urging They Vote to Bring War in Iraq to a Safe and Responsible End 07/16/2007 | Coleman, Bachmann Invited to Attend August 28th Town Hall to Explain to People of Minnesota Why They Continue to Support Bush’s Endless War in Iraq
• New TV Ad Running in Kentucky: Senator McConnell, Is This Your Idea of Progress in Iraq? 07/13/2007 | AAEI Ad Shows Bush Yesterday Stating "We're making progress" in Iraq– Just as he did in2003, and 2004, and 2005, and 2006
• U.S. Reps. Davis, Drake, and Wolf Refuse to Represent the People of Virginia, Refuse to Break with Bush on Iraq: All Vote Yet Again for Endless War 07/13/2007 |
• U.S. Reps. Jim Ramstad and Michele Bachmann Refuse to Represent the People of Minnesota, Refuse to Break with Bush on Iraq, Vote Yet Again for Endless War 07/13/2007 |
• Under Pressure: 07/13/2007 | Republicans Feeling the Heat of “ Iraq Summer” Campaign
• Congress Rebuffs Bush's Rosy Progress Report Passing Timeline to End the War 07/12/2007 | AAEI Launches New Ad Campaign
• Congressman Kirk Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Widespread Opposition in Illinois, Mark Kirk Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Congressman LaTourette Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Ohioans’ Widespread Opposition, Steven LaTourette Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Congressman Rogers Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Michiganders’ Widespread Opposition, Mike Rogers Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Dean Heller, Jon Porter Refuse to Break with Bush on Iraq, Vote Yet Again for Endless War 07/12/2007 |
• Deborah Pryce Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Ohioans’ Widespread Opposition, Congresswoman Pryce Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Iowa Citizens Urge Senator Grassley, Congressman Latham to Stop Rubberstamping President Bush’s Iraq Endless War 07/12/2007 | Constituent letter requests town hall meeting to hear citizens concerns on Iraq
• Jean Schmidt Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Ohioans’ Widespread Opposition, Congresswoman Schmidt Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• New TV Ad: Senator McConnell, Is This Your Idea of Progress in Iraq ? 07/12/2007 | AAEI Ad Shows Bush Yesterday Stating "We're making progress" in Iraq–Just as he did in 2003, and 2004, and 2005, and 2006
• Ray LaHood and Tim Johnson Vote for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Illinoisans’ Widespread Opposition LaHood and Johnson Refuse to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Rep. Kuhl Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite New Yorkers Widespread Opposition Rep. Kuhl Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Rep. Walsh Votes for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite New Yorkers’ Widespread Opposition Rep. Walsh Refuses to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Thaddeus McCotter and Joe Knollenberg Vote for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Michiganders’ Widespread Opposition, McCotter and Knollenberg Refuse to Break with Bush on Iraq
• Vernon Ehlers and Fred Upton Vote for Endless War 07/12/2007 | Despite Michiganders’ Widespread Opposition, Ehlers and Upton Refuse to Break with Bush on Iraq
• “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Congressman Jon Porter with Constituent Calls 07/12/2007 | Porter will return to DC and be hit by barrage of phone calls from constituents angered with endless war in Iraq as part of “Million Call Campaign”
• New Hampshire Citizens Say No to Endless War 07/11/2007 | Constituents will Deliver a Letter Urging Senator Sununu to attend a town hall meeting a part of the “Iraq Summer” Campaign
• Snowe Co-Sponsoring Binding Timeline to End War 07/11/2007 | Will Toothless Senator Collins Finally Change Her Tune?
• Sununu Takes Toothless Stand on Iraq War 07/11/2007 | Senator Endorses Toothless Bill that Will Bring Us No Closer to Ending the War
• Time is up, Rep. Bachmann… 07/11/2007 | Michele Bachmann begs for more time 6 full months after President’s “surge” plan announced, After nearly 600 more U.S. soldiers have died and $60 billion more spent in Iraq
• Iraq Veteran Denied Entry to Kirk Event Despite Buying Ticket 07/10/2007 | North Suburban Residents Rally Outside Chamber of Commerce Event Highlighting Costs of Iraq War
• McCain Stands Alone on Iraq 07/10/2007 | Iraq Speech Comes as Presidential Hopeful’s Campaign Manager and Chief Strategist Quit McCain’s Current Opposition to Bringing Troops Home Contradicts Past Record
• New Campaign to Urge Rep. Todd Platts to Take a Stand on Bush Policy of Endless War in Iraq 07/10/2007 | Constituents will Deliver a Letter Urging Congressman Platts to attend a town hall meeting a part of the "Iraq Summer" Campaign
• Ohioans to Protest Bush Visit, Iraq War Policy today 07/10/2007 | Press Conference in Front of Free Stamp Sculpture
• Six Months Later: President Bush’s Escalation a Failure 07/10/2007 | More than 600 U.S. service members killed; 3,000 wounded since January announcement Six Month Report: Iraq fails to meet all reform goals [Associated Press, 7/10/07]
• “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Congressman Dean Heller with Constituent Calls 07/10/2007 | Heller will return to DC and be hit by barrage of phone calls from constituents angered with endless war in Iraq as part of “Million Call Campaign”
• “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Grassley, Latham with Constituent Calls 07/10/2007 | Chuck Grassley and Tom Latham will return to DC and be hit by barrage of phone calls from constituents angered with endless war in Iraq as part of “Million Call Campaign”
• Days after Launch of “ Iraq Summer” Campaign in NH . . . Gregg Breaks with Bush on Iraq: Will Sununu Be Next? 07/09/2007 | Granite Staters Turn up Heat on Sununu this week, urging him to take a stand against endless war with 15 events
• Republicans feeling the Heat of “ Iraq Summer” Campaign 07/09/2007 | More Lawmakers Denounce Bush Policy of Endless War
• New Campaign to Urge Rep. Castle to Take a Stand on Bush Policy of Endless War in Iraq 07/06/2007 | "Iraq Summer" Campaign to Turn Up the Heat on Rep. Castle and Demand he Vote for Responsible End to War
• New Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Congressman Johnson to Bring Troops Safely Home from Iraq 07/05/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Part of Widespread and Mounting Opposition to War in Iraq
• New Iraq Campaign to Turn Up the Heat on Dean Heller this Summer 07/05/2007 | Nevadans Urge Congressman Dean Heller to Take a Stand Against Endless War in Iraq
• New Statewide Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Mitch McConnell to Bring Troops Safely Home from Iraq 07/05/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Part of Widespread and Mounting Opposition to War in Iraq
• New Statewide Campaign to Turn Up the Heat on New York Lawmakers to Bring Troops Safely Home from Iraq 07/05/2007 | "Iraq Summer" Campaign Gives Voice to Americans Everywhere Tired of Endless Iraq War
• Two Days After Launch of Iraq Summer Campaign in NM, Domenici Splits with Bush on Iraq 07/05/2007 | AAEI Urges Senator Domenici to Turn Talk into Action by Voting to Redeploy Troops Out of Iraq
• “ Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Congress with Over a Million Calls 07/05/2007 | Members of Congress Returning to DC will be Hit by Barrage of Phone Calls from Constituents Angered with Endless War in Iraq
• New Statewide Campaign Turns Up the Heat on New Mexico Lawmakers to Bring Troops Safely Home from Iraq 07/03/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Part of Widespread and Mounting Opposition to War in Iraq
• Patriots Hold Rally at Capito’s Office in Protest of President Bush’s Visit to WV 07/03/2007 | After More Than 4 Years of Failed Policy, West Virginians are Calling for a Change of Course in Iraq to Bring Our Troops Safely Home
• An Infamous Anniversary: “Bring ‘em On” Four Years Later 07/02/2007 | NSN, AAEI release studies examining Iraq Four Years Later
• Across the Country Next Week, “Iraq Summer” Campaign Turns Up the Heat on Congress to Bring Troops Safely Home from Iraq 06/28/2007 | “Iraq Summer” Campaign Part of Widespread and Mounting Opposition to War in Iraq
• McConnell’s Hometown Newspaper Challenges Him to Break with Bush on Iraq 06/28/2007 | AAEI to launch campaign next week to turn up the heat on McConnell
• AAEI Urges Warner to Turn Talk into Action 06/27/2007 | Warner Says He Wants to Change Bush Iraq Policy Before September
• GOP Support for Iraq War Collapses 06/26/2007 | AAEI Urges Republican Senators to Turn Talk into Action by Voting to Redeploy Troops Out of Iraq
• Voinovich Calls on Bush to Bring Troops Home 06/26/2007 | AAEI Urges Voinovich to Turn Talk into Action by Voting to Redeploy Troops Out of Iraq
• Bush Administration: Increasing Iraq Violence = Success 06/22/2007 | Bush Administration Diminishes the Sacrifices of Troops in Desperate Attempt to Spin Reckless and Failed Iraq Escalation Policy; Petraeus Resurrects 'Greeted As Liberators' Myth
• Iraq Deaths Don't Mean Failure, Pace Says 06/22/2007 | Washington Post story
• Shays Two-Faced on Iraq 06/22/2007 | After Ignoring the Iraq Study Group for Six Months, Shays Does an About Face, Says He Wants to Reconvene the Group
• Why is Mitt Romney Afraid to Tell Voters the Truth About His Stance on the Iraq War? 06/22/2007 | Presidential Candidate Fails to Address Iraq
• Iraq Vet Outraged at Reckless Policy of Arming Militias After Only 8 Days of Training 06/21/2007 | "For now, these men get only eight days of training and at the end of it, they get to keep their gun and their uniform. " [NPR, June 21, 2007]
• AWOL ON IRAQ: Giuliani Chose Cash over Country 06/20/2007 | Rudy Giuliani- Stuck Between Iraq and Some Hard Cash; Puts Personal Fortune Ahead of Solemn Duty to Change Failed Policy, Protect Troops
• Former Reagan Official Dr. Larry Korb and State Senator John Broden Voice Concerns Over National Guard Readiness 06/19/2007 | New Report Finds Bush Iraq Escalation Leaves Indiana Vulnerable
• Giuliani Stuck Between Iraq and Hard Cash 06/19/2007 | Giuliani Skipped Out on ISG for Money Making Opportunities; Hands Off Approach to Iraq Unacceptable for Would-Be Commander-in-Chief
• Korb to Discuss How Bush’s Quagmire in Iraq is Devastating National Guard Readiness 06/19/2007 | Media Advisory for Tuesday, June 19: New Report Finds Bush Iraq Escalation Leaves Indiana Vulnerable
• Nearly 100 Organizers Deployed to Pressure 40 Key Members of Congress on War in Iraq 06/14/2007 | "Iraq Summer" begisn today; Coalition Turns Up Heat on "Endless War" Republicans
• Giuliani Out of Touch with Public on Iraq; Omits Iraq War from list of 12 Priorities 06/13/2007 | Giuliani: “That’s in the hands of other people.”
• War Opposition in Rural America Grows, Threatening GOP Support 06/11/2007 | New Poll indicates Republicans Losing Support in Rural Areas; NPR Reports: Poll: Rural Vote No Longer a Lock for Republicans
• Shifting Deck Chairs: Bush Administration Looks for New Joint Chief to Run Armed Forces 06/08/2007 | Likely Pick Committed to "Generational War"
• Bush's War Being Waged on Backs of Troops, Before, During and After Deployments 06/07/2007 | MN Veterans and Military Families Raise Concerns over PTSD and Impact of Extended Deployments on Troops and Families
• Bush’s Quagmire in Iraq is Devastating National Guard Readiness 06/07/2007 | Guard Chief Announces Equipment levels worst ever as Midwest Faces Tornado Warnings
• Bush Passing the Buck to Lute 06/06/2007 | A Day in the Life of the War Czar
• AAEI Air Assault Continues Over GOP Debate 06/05/2007 | “Republican Iraq Plan: 50 Years in Iraq” Airplane Banner to Circle NH Debate; Candidates Urged to Oppose President’s Long-Term Iraq Occupation Strategy
• Debate Focus on Getting Out of Iraq Shows Democrats Hear Americans’ Concerns 06/04/2007 | Will GOP Candidates Stand with Bush on Long Term Iraq Occupation?
• 50 Years in Iraq? Bush is Modeling Iraq After S. Korea 06/01/2007 |
• June 1 Round Up 06/01/2007 | A selection of this week's stories about the Iraq War
• Hurricane Season Begins Friday: Is the U.S. Ready? 05/31/2007 | Report: Iraq War has Crippled Florida’s Ability to Respond to Hurricanes
• Delusional Deciders: Bush Out of Touch with American People on Iraq 05/30/2007 | Two Years After Cheney Proclaimed Iraq Insurgency in its “last throes”
• New Ad Campaign Targets MN Senator on Iraq 05/25/2007 | New ad campaign starts next week targeting Senator Coleman; Thousands call to urge “NO” vote
• New Ad Campaign Starts Next week Targeting Senator Collins 05/24/2007 | Thousands Call to Urge “NO” Vote.
• AAEI Partner Statements on the Iraq Supplemental 05/23/2007 | A roundup of responses to the Iraq Supplemental from Partner Organizations.
• Statement on Iraq Supplemental Bill from Americans Against Escalation in Iraq 05/23/2007 |
• Giuliani says Democrats Are Showing the Enemy Weakness on Iraq 05/22/2007 | Does Walsh agree with him? His Constituents Deserve to Know.
• Rep. Castle Crying for Mercy on Iraq War 05/22/2007 | Castle voted with Bush on the war 15 times since 2002; Public Pressure in Suburbs has Republicans Running Scared Over War in Iraq.
• Rep. Ramstad Crying for Mercy on Iraq War 05/22/2007 | Public Pressure in Suburbs has Republicans Running Scared Over War in Iraq; Ramstad voted with Bush on the war 14 times since 2002
• White House Claims on Iraq Funding Found to Be Misleading 05/21/2007 |
• Iraq News Round Up 05/18/2007 | 44 Republicans defect from the White House endorsing legislation restricting the President on the war.
• Iraq Veterans to Bush: Cutting Troop Pay Absolutely Unacceptable 05/18/2007 | Emergency Press Conference call Iraq Vets, Military Moms, Congressman Tim Walz Denounce Bush Veto Threat Over Troop Pay Raise and Increase to Military Survivor Benefits
• Demonstration Against John McCain Appearance at Republican Fundraiser 05/17/2007 | Rally Asks John McCain to Change Course on Iraq
• 3 Important Questions on War Czar 05/16/2007 |
• Senator McCain Fails to Show Up for Iraq Votes… Again: Most absentee '08 Senator 05/16/2007 | Protesters to Greet McCain in NYC Thursday, After Senator Received Not So Warm Welcome in SC
• Bush Handpicks War Czar Who Warned Against Prolonged U.S. Troop Occupation in Iraq 05/15/2007 |
• Giant “Mission Accomplished?” Billboard to Circle GOP Presidential Debate 05/15/2007 | Last time in the skies, now on land-- the campaign continues: Students and Concerned Citizens to Rally Outside of Debate
• New Ad released by AAEI 05/15/2007 |
• Demonstration Against McCain Appearance at Republican Fundraiser 05/14/2007 | New Yorkers Call on Bush’s Biggest Senate Iraq Ally to Change Course: John McCain Doesn’t Speak for New Yorkers on Iraq!
• Mr. President, You Weren't Listening Ad Rollout Schedule 05/14/2007 | In Second Pro-Military Ad for VoteVets.org series, formercommander in Iraq, Major General (ret.) Paul D. Eaton Declares, "Mr. President, You weren't Listening... You're Still not Listening ... If you Won't Listen, Congress Must." TV Ad Will run in ME, VA, CA, DE, PN, MO, IL and NM through May 18
• A First for Iraq: Former Commanders Oppose War in TV Ads 05/09/2007 | Ads Begin Today, Targeting Senators Susan Collins, John Sununu, John Warner, and Norm Coleman, and Representatives Mary Bono, Phil English, Randy Kuhl, Jim Walsh, Heather Wilson, Jo Ann Emerson, Tim Johnson, Mike Rogers, Fred Upton, and Mike Castle in their home districts.
• Pennsylvanians call on Bush to change course in Iraq 05/09/2007 | On Eve of President Bush’s Visit to Western Pennsylvania, residents speak out against his refusal to end the war in Iraq
• GOP Leaders Warn Bush of Waning Party Support for his Iraq War Strategy 05/07/2007 |
• Iraq War Headline Round-Up 05/07/2007 | GOP Leaders Warn Bush of Waning Party Support for his Iraq War Strategy
• Kansans Face Prospect of Rebuilding without Sufficient Guard Forces 05/07/2007 | Escalation of the war in Iraq has put an unprecedented and dangerous strain on our troops and National Guard. Recent Kansas tornados illustrate the war's impact on our national readiness.
• Republicans Divided on Iraq 05/07/2007 | A roundup of articles featuring Republicans distancing themselves from President Bush on Iraq
• White House Admits Iraq Escalation is Escalating U.S. Casualties 05/07/2007 |
• White House Admits Iraq Escalation is Escalating U.S. Casualties 05/07/2007 |
• The Will of a Nation vs. the Stubbornness of One Man 05/01/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq is holding more than 300 events protesting President Bush’s veto of legislation that is supported by the majority of the American people.
• Veto Sparks Surge of AAEI Action 05/01/2007 |
• Mission Accomplished? 04/30/2007 | Iraq War Vet, Concerned Citizens Unfurl Replica of Infamous “Mission Accomplished” banner in Front of White House Today on Eve of the 4th Anniversary of Bush’s Speech May 1, 2003, Declaring an End to the War
• Republican Loyalists Criticize Bush on Iraq 04/30/2007 |
• AAEI Launches Surge of Activity 04/27/2007 | A rundown of the latest activities by AAEI.
• AAEi Lauds Historic Step by Congres to Safely End War in Iraq 04/26/2007 | In Show of Unity, Senator Reid and Speaker Pelosi Lead Congress to Deliver on Public Demand to Bring Responsible End to War
• Leading veteran's group Beginning Radio Ad Campaign to Praise Sen. Reid 04/26/2007 | Nevada resident and Afghanistan Veteran Thanks Harry Reid on Behalf of America's Troops
• Let’s Play Guess The Senator!?! 04/26/2007 |
• Maine’s Senators Defied the Will of their Constituents on Iraq Again 04/26/2007 | Despite Glaring Failures of Bush Iraq War Policy, Senators Collins and Snowe Once Again Voted in Lockstep with the President on Iraq.
• McCain Watch: Off On the Campaign Trail 04/26/2007 | Senator McCain Failed to Show Up for Historic Iraq Vote
• McCain’s Iraq stance sparks protests as announcement tour begins 04/25/2007 | A roundup of McCain announcement headlines
• Opposition To McCain’s Iraq War Stance Follows him on Campaign Trail 04/25/2007 | 'Can't Afford Another Reckless President' Ad Launch Coincides With Announcement
• Coloradoans Send Message to Marilyn 04/20/2007 | Residents and vets express outrage over Musgrove's vote to continue war
• Members of Congress Face Recess Wrath Over Iraq War Votes 04/19/2007 | AAEI held Iraq events and launched TV ads over the recess blasting members of Congress who failed to vote to bring a responsible end to the war in Iraq.
• Vets, Military Families Meet with Reid, Pelosi to Discuss War Concerns 04/18/2007 | Vets and military moms urge Congress and the President to bring troops home safely
• Musgrave makes tracks to constituents 04/13/2007 |
• General: Withdraw from Iraqi Civil War 04/12/2007 |
• Surges and Czars and Bombs, Oh My: How to End the War 04/12/2007 |
• McCain Fails to Regain Credibility with Iraq Speech 04/11/2007 | McCain’s Iraq Stance Jeopardizes Presidential Ambitions
• Retired Generals: Bush Iraq Escalation Policy Forcing Military to Breaking Point 04/11/2007 | Pentagon Forces Troops to Stay 15 Months in Iraq and Afghanistan; News of Forced Extensions Comes on Heels of Announcement that 13,000 More Guard will be Sent into Iraq Civil War Despite ‘Unacceptable’ Readiness Level
• Schneider: DNC presidential hopefuls united on Iraq exit 04/11/2007 | MoveOn's Washington director Tom Matzzie believes Clinton's stance on the war was an issue, "I think there have been times in the past when we have been ...
• Vote of Senator Collins is not what Mainers feel (LTE) 04/11/2007 | When a recent vote in the US Senate regarding an escalation of troops in Iraq was reported in the paper, I looked for some news on the way Maine's two ...
• Mayor Luke doesn't play well with voters his own age 04/09/2007 | No, the Americans Against Escalation in Iraq dropped in to heckle the senator and protest his vote against legislation that would have established a time ...
• Reid, Bush face off on war funding 04/09/2007 |
• Talking About Arlen and Maybe Disarmin' 04/09/2007 | They didn't stop at Sen. Arlen Specter's district offices in Philadelphia and Allentown last week to see if they could get a flag
• Turning Up the Heat on Members of Congress who Refused to Bring End to War in Iraq 04/09/2007 | Members of Congress Feel the Heat Back Home for Iraq Votes, AAEI holds Iraq Events and Launches TV Ads over Recess
• A test of power on Iraq: Bush vs. Congress ... 04/08/2007 | Moira Mack, a spokeswoman for Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, a coalition of antiwar groups, predicted that lawmakers would return from their spring ...
• Democrats Hold Advantage Ahead of 2008 Senate Election 04/08/2007 |
• Express Times: Rally to protest Iraq troop surge set for noon in Allentown 04/06/2007 |
• Pennsylvania: A Not So Warm Greeting for Senator Specter 04/06/2007 | Rally to protest Iraq troop surge set for noon in Allentown.
• Adrian Daily Telegram: Iraq war among topics discussed at town hall 04/05/2007 | Immigration, the economy, veterans’ issues and the war in Iraq were on the minds of people who attended a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg on Tuesday.
• Anti-war ads blast Collins for vote 04/05/2007 | A television ad that calls on Republican Sen. Susan Collins to vote to end the war in Iraq and takes her to task for supporting President Bush’s policies there was unveiled Wednesday by the Maine People’s Alliance and a group called Americans United for Change
• Kirkwood Times: Protesters Rally Against Iraq War 04/05/2007 | Almost 200 people crowded Eliot Chapel in Kirkwood on the evening of Thursday, March 29, for a town hall meeting on U.S. policy in Iraq
• Maine Senators on the Defensive: 04/05/2007 | On Wednesday, April 4th, Americans Against Escalation in Iraq and partners Americans United for Change and Maine People’s Alliance will unveil an aggressive new TV ad campaign in Maine calling on U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) to vote to bring an end to the war in Iraq and taking her to task for supporting President Bush’s failed war policies there
• Minnesotans Have Coleman Feeling the Heat on Iraq Vote 04/05/2007 | Senator Sununu isn't the only Senator dogged by bad poll numbers
• New Hampshire: Senator Sununu on the Run over Iraq Vote 04/05/2007 |
• New TV ads take aim at Sununu on Iraq 04/05/2007 | Three anti-war activist groups say they have spent $100,000 to air a television ad criticizing Sen. John Sununu, R-N.H., for his support of the Bush administration's Iraq policy.
• AAEI Greets Members of Congress with Iraq Events and TV Ads over Recess 04/04/2007 | Members of Congress who failed to vote to end the war in Iraq pay the price over the recess and are faced with events, calls, and ads slamming them on their votes concerning Iraq.
• Bush's Credibility on Iraq Called into Question Again 04/04/2007 | On April 3, 2007, the Washington Post ran a story exposing new details over the infamous 16 words from Bush’s 2003 State of the Union address.
• Liberal group targets GOP vulnerables 04/04/2007 | A liberal-leaning coalition formed to prod lawmakers on withdrawal from Iraq kicks off an advertising and grassroots campaign today, aiming more at forcing Republicans to break from President Bush than at gaining support for the contentious war supplemental.
• Liberal group targets GOP vulnerables 04/04/2007 |
• Iraq War, 'Card Check' Prompt Recess Grassroots Lobbying 04/03/2007 | With the Senate on recess for only one week, groups opposed to the Iraq war are focusing their lobbying campaigns on that chamber in hopes of shaping public opinion and influencing votes. But business and labor groups also will be active, hoping to sway the outcome in the ongoing debate over legislation to make it easier to organize workplaces.
• Iraq War, 'Card Check' Prompt Recess Grassroots Lobbying 04/03/2007 |
• KENTUCKY: You Hear That, Woodhouse? 04/03/2007 | Senate Min. Leader Mitch McConnell (R) was on "Fox News Sunday" 4/1, and was asked by FNC's Wallace about the TV ad currently being run by Americans United for Change
• AAEI Commends Senate for Taking Next Step to Bring End to Open-Ended War 03/29/2007 | President Bush Continues Aggressive and Irresponsible Veto Threats, Defying Will of American Public and Congress
• PA. Guard Stretched Thin 03/29/2007 |
• Hundreds In Ames Protest War 03/21/2007 | Attendees Say They Want Troops Home
• Weekly Media Roundup for Iowa 03/21/2007 | Summary of this week's media hits
• Retired officers call for troop removal 03/20/2007 | Retired top military officers will hold a news conference in Tallahassee at 4:30 today as part of a seven-state, fly-around tour calling on Congress and President Bush to begin redeploying U.S. troops out of Iraq.
• Walz enlists opinions from retired officers 03/20/2007 | Walz enlisted opinions from retired officers to boost a plan for a withdrawal timetable.
• Senator Collins and Senator Snowe Choose to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/16/2007 | Group Condemns Senator Collins, Senator Snowe and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator Allard Chooses to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/15/2007 | Group Condemns Senator Allard and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator Crapo Chooses to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/15/2007 | Group Condemns Senator Crapo and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator Lugar Chooses to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/15/2007 | Group Condemns Senator Lugar and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator McConnell Chooses to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/15/2007 | Group Condemns Senator McConnell and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator Murkowski Chooses to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/15/2007 | Group Condemns Senator Murkowski and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator Vitter Chooses to Continue Policy of Unending War Rather than Hold Bush Accountable for Bringing Troops Safely Home 03/15/2007 | Group Condemns Senator Vitter and GOP Colleagues for Opposing the Change in Course Americans are Demanding when Lives, National Security are at Stake
• Senator Allard Voted To Block The Debate on Iraq War Strategy –Again 03/14/2007 | As Colorado State Legislators Consider Anti-Escalation Resolution
• Senator Bond Obstructs the Debate on Iraq War Strategy –Again 03/14/2007 | Senator Bond Continues to Provide Cover for President Bush’s Failed Iraq Policy Despite Mounting Opposition in Missouri
• Senator Coburn and Senator Inhofe Obstruct the Debate on Iraq War Strategy –Again 03/14/2007 | Senator Coburn and Senator Inhofe Continue to Provide Cover for President Bush’s Failed Iraq Policy Despite Mounting Opposition in Okalahoma
• Senator Enzi and Senator Thomas Obstruct the Debate on Iraq War Strategy –Again 03/14/2007 | Senator Enzi and Senator Thomas Continue to Provide Cover for President Bush’s Failed Iraq Policy Despite Mounting Opposition in Wyoming
• “Vice President Cheney, Sending Injured Troops Back into War is NOT Supporting the Troops” 03/13/2007 | Bush Iraq Escalation Stoops to New Low
• REPUBLICANS PAINTED INTO A CORNER ON IRAQ 03/12/2007 | Many Pundits holding out hope for a Republican nominee who is not tied to Bush’s Unpopular War Policy
• Ready or Not, Mississippi Guard Could Be Headed Back to Iraq 03/12/2007 | Bush’s Iraq Escalation Plan Sends More Troops to Iraq Despite Reports that 88% of National Guard “Not Ready” and Widespread Public Opposition
• Voters Want Troops Out Safely By Early 2008 03/12/2007 | Iraq Issue Will Hobble Republicans in 2008
• Iraq Escalation Even Larger, Longer than Feared 03/09/2007 | Dirty Details of Bush Iraq Plan Come to Light as New Poll Shows Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose Escalation, Want to Bring Troops Safely Home By Early 2008
• On Iraq, Veering Further Away From Bush 03/09/2007 | Ever a thorn in the president's side, MoveOn.org is touting new poll numbers that show parts of the country that had been loyal to George W. Bush are turning against him because of the Iraq war.
• Protesting "Failed" Iraq Policy 03/09/2007 | Group targets Sen. Mike Gibbons' Kirkwood office
• Pull out plans spark heated debate about Iraq in Colorado 03/08/2007 | KUSA - The Democratic plan to set a deadline for troops to pull out of Iraq is, with little surprise, causing a deep divide between politicians in Washington and here in Colorado.
• Voters Want Troops Out Safely By Early 2008 03/08/2007 | Iraq Issue Will Hobble Republicans in 2008
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Statement on President Bush Speech to American Legion 03/06/2007 | “Two months after President Bush launched his escalation plan, the outlook of his policy has gone from bad to worse,” said AAEI spokeswoman Moira Mack.
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Statement on Boehner Threat to Block Troop Protections 03/02/2007 | “It is the tried and failed Bush-McCain Iraq escalation plan that is swiftly thrusting our military readiness into dire straits..."
• New Hampshire’s Iraq Resolution Underscores Road Block for Pro-Escalation Candidates 03/02/2007 |
• Protest of Rep. Capito's vote 03/01/2007 | In an example of the spontaneous expressions of outrage over President Bush’s Iraq escalation plan, four West Virginians have occupied Rep. Capito's office at the corner of MacCorkle Ave and 49th St in Kanawha City since 9AM this morning to urge her to oppose the escalation of Bush's War...
• Bush Escalation Deals Blow to Troop Readiness & Morale, Eliminating Key Training for Troops 02/27/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Statement on Military Readiness, National Security and Protecting our Troops
• Hardening of Public Opposition to Escalating the War in Iraq 02/27/2007 | In an ominous warning to “escalators” thinking about re-election, thousands of Americans mobilized last week to express opposition to President Bush’s plan to send as many as 48,000 more American troops into Iraq.
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Holds Members of Congress Accountable for Iraq Votes in Home Districts Over Recess 02/26/2007 | In over 300 events coast to coast, Americans Against Escalation in Iraq let Members of Congress know that the overwhelming majority of the American public opposes President Bush’s plan to send more troops into a civil war in Iraq.
• Legislators Push Resolution Opposing Iraq Escalation 02/26/2007 | Oregon Leaders, Veterans Launch New Statewide Campaign Opposing Bush's Escalation Plan in Iraq, Urge Legislators to Pass Resolution
• Governors: Strain on National Guard Makes U.S. Vulnerable at Home 02/25/2007 | Governors in DC for the the National Governor’s Association Winter Meetings Voicing Concern About National Guard Readiness, National Security and Disappointment with Bush Plan to Send More National Guard Troops to Iraq
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Issued the Following Statement on Senator Bond for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/21/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senator Bond skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq. Americans Against Escalation in Iraq is outraged that Senator Bond ...
• USAction, Progressive Action Network, VoteVets.org, SEIU, MoveOn.org, Campaign for America’s Future and Win Without War to Launch New Statewide Campaign Opposing Bush’s Escalation Plan in Iraq 02/21/2007 | Sen. Norm Coleman urged to demand GOP Leadership stop obstructionism
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Issued the Following Statement on Senator Bob Corker for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/20/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senator Bob Corker skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq..."
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Issued the Following Statement on Senator Kyl for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/20/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senator Kyl skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq..."
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Issued the Following Statement on Senator Thad Cochran for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/20/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senator Cochran skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq..."
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Issued the Following Statement on Senators Bennett and Hatch for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/20/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senators Bennett and Hatch skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq..."
• Statement on Senator John Ensign for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/20/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senator John Ensign skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq..."
• Statement on Senator Murkowski for Skipping the Vote on the Most Important Issue Facing America Today: the War in Iraq 02/20/2007 | “In a total abdication of duty, Senator Murkowski skipped the vote on the most important issue facing America today: the war in Iraq..."
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Blasts Republican Senators for Blocking Iraq Debate for Second Time 02/17/2007 | Despite Broad Protests and Public Contempt, GOP Senators Obstruct Iraq Debate Again
• Anti-Escalation Group Puts Emergency Pressure on Senator Smith in Advance of ‘Second Chance’ Iraq Vote on Saturday 02/16/2007 | Photogs, Cameras Encouraged to Follow Delegation of Veterans Around as It Lobbies to Break Republican Obstruction in Senate – Pass Resolution of Disapproval Against Escalation
• Anti-Escalation Group Puts Emergency Pressure on Senator Specter in Advance of ‘Second Chance’ Iraq Vote on Saturday 02/16/2007 | Photogs, Cameras Encouraged to Follow Delegation of Veterans Around as It Lobbies to Break Republican Obstruction in Senate – Pass Resolution of Disapproval Against Escalation
• Anti-Escalation Group Puts Emergency Pressure on Senator Sununu in Advance of ‘Second Chance’ Iraq Vote on Saturday 02/16/2007 | Photogs, Cameras Encouraged to Follow Delegation of Veterans Around as It Lobbies to Break Republican Obstruction in Senate – Pass Resolution of Disapproval Against Escalation
• Anti-Escalation Group Puts Emergency Pressure on Senators in Advance of ‘Second Chance’ Iraq Vote on Saturday 02/16/2007 | Photogs, Cameras Encouraged to Follow Delegation of Veterans Around as It Lobbies to Break Republican Obstruction in Senate – Pass Resolution of Disapproval Against Escalation
• Anti-Escalation Group Puts Emergency Pressure on Senators in Advance of ‘Second Chance’ Iraq Vote on Saturday 02/16/2007 | Photogs, Cameras Encouraged to Follow Delegation of Veterans Around as It Lobbies to Break Republican Obstruction in Senate – Pass Resolution of Disapproval Against Escalation
• New York Leaders and Veterans Launch New Statewide Campaign Opposing Bush’s Escalation Plan in Iraq, Urge Members of Congress to Support Resolution Disapproving of Bush Plan in House Vote this Week 02/16/2007 | Congressman Peter King urged to support resolution against sending more troops to Iraq
• Iraq Vets Hold Press Conference at 1:30 P.M. with Key House Members in Advance of Vote Against Escalation in the House, Lobby Members on Resolution Beginning at 10:00 A.M. 02/15/2007 | Two Iraq War Veterans Who Appeared in VoteVets.org Super Bowl Ad to Speak at Press Conference
• MD Legislators Demand Congress Oppose Escalation 02/14/2007 | Legislators ask others to oppose troop plan
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq and State Legislator Condemn Senator Warner for Obstructing Debate and Vote on Bush Plan to Escalate War in Iraq 02/08/2007 | New TV ad from MoveOn.org Urges Senator Warner to Stop Iraq War Escalation
• Groups Unveil New TV ad from MoveOn.org Urging Senator Brownback to Stop Iraq War Escalation 02/08/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, Kansas City Pro-Vote, MoveOn.org and Concerned Citizens Condemned Senator Brownback for Obstructing Debate and Vote on Bush Plan to Escalate War in Iraq
• Groups Unveil New TV ad from MoveOn.org Urging Senators Sununu and Gregg to Stop Iraq War Escalation 02/08/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, New Hampshire Citizens Alliance, SEIU, NH Council of Churches, Iraq Vets, NH Peace Action and other Concerned New Hampshire Groups Reprimanded Senators Gregg and Sununu for Obstructing Debate and Vote on Bush Plan to Escalate War in Iraq
• Groups to Unveiled New TV ad from MoveOn.org Urging Senator Voinovich to Stop Iraq War Escalation 02/08/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, ProgressOhio.org, MoveOn.org, Iraq Vets and Concerned Ohioans Called on Voinovich to End Obstructing Debate and Vote on Bush Plan to Escalate War in Iraq
• PA Action, Iraq War Veterans Call on Specter to End the Filibuster and Oppose Escalation 02/08/2007 | Despite three-degree wind chill, 30 people participate in anti-escalation event outside senator's office
• TV ad urges Brownback to Stop Iraw Escalation 02/08/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq, Kansas City Pro-Vote, MoveOn.org and Concerned Citizens Gather to Condemn Senator Brownback for Obstructing Debate and Vote on Bush Plan to Escalate War in Iraq.
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Ratchets Up Activity 02/07/2007 | Key Senators to be Targeted in State Events Thursday, Vets Stormed Capitol Hill Tuesday & Wednesday
• Victory Declared in Phase One of Stopping Bush Iraq Escalation Plan 02/01/2007 | Days After Iraq Vets Launch Effort to Convince Warner, Other Members to Negotiate one Anti-Escalation in Iraq Resolution, Warner Offers Concessions, Deal Reached
• Iraq War Veterans New TV Ad Against Escalation to Air Thursday in Philadelphia 01/31/2007 | VoteVets.org Unveiled the Ad in Philadelphia Tuesday & Urged Senator Specter to Join the Troops by Voting 'No' on Escalating the War in Iraq
• Iraq Vets Launch Ad and Urge Senators Collins & Snowe to Use Congressional Power to Stop Escalation 01/30/2007 | VoteVets.org Airing New TV Ad and Urging Senator Senator Collins and Snowe to Join the Troops by Voting 'No' on Escalating the War in Iraq
• Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation to Unveil New TV Ad in Manchester on "Fly Around" Tour 01/30/2007 | VoteVets.org to Hold Press Conference to Unveil Ad & Urge Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu to Join the Troops by Voting 'No' on Escalating the War in Iraq
• New VA TV Ad Targeting Sen. Warner by Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation to be Unveiled in VA on "Fly Around" Tour 01/30/2007 | VoteVets.org to Hold Press Conferences to Unveil Ad & Urge Senator Warner to Join the Troops by Voting 'No' on Escalating the War in Iraq
• Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation Unveiled New TV Ad & Launched "Fly Around" Tour in St. Paul 01/29/2007 | VoteVets.org Unveiled Ad & Urged Senator Norm Coleman to Join the Troops by Voting 'No' on Escalating the War in Iraq
• Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation to Tour U.S. on "Fly Around" Urging Key Senators to Join the Troops and Stop the Escalation in Iraq 01/29/2007 | VoteVets.org Launches National, State-Based Ads Featuring Iraq Vets Against Bush Escalation Plan, Barnstorm MN, IN, PA, OH, ME, NH, and VA on Fly Around Monday and Tuesday Next Week
• New TV Ad targeting Senator Lugar from Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation Unveiled Today as part of "Fly Around" Tour 01/29/2007 | VoteVets.org Airing New TV Ad Urging Senator Richard Lugar to Join the Troops by Voting 'No' on Escalating the War in Iraq
• Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation to Tour U.S. on “Fly Around” 01/26/2007 | Urging Key Senators to Join the Troops and Stop the Escalation in Iraq
• Americans Against Escalation in Iraq to Respond to State of the Union Address with Nearly 20 Anti-Escalation Events Across Country on Wednesday 01/23/2007 | Anti-Escalation Petitions Signed By over 300,000 Americans to be Delivered to 17 Key Senators on Wednesday
• Americans Against Escalation In Iraq Gains Notice 01/19/2007 |
• Senators Murray, Kennedy, Brown and Sanders Hold Press Conference with Iraq War Veterans Against Escalation in Iraq 01/18/2007 | Americans Against Escalation in Iraq Brings Veterans of the War to Capitol Hill to Lobby Against Bush-McCain Escalation Plan – In Addition to Press Conf. Group Plans to meet with Sens. Obama, Clinton, Tester, Brownback, Sununu, Casey, McCaskill, Kerry and Other Offices
• Multi-Million Dollar National Campaign Against Escalation of War to be Announced Today – Effort to Include Advertising, Grassroots Pressure 01/11/2007 | SEIU, MoveOn.org Political Action, Center for American Progress Action Fund, USAction, Win Without War, Vote Vets, Campaign for America’s Future, USSA Launch Bid Against Bush Plan to Send More Troops to Iraq – a Plan it Calls “Stay the Course” on Steroids