http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston Paid for by Livingston for Congress Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:58:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en JULY 30, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michael Livingston, who withdrew from the race against Chaka Fattah earlier this year,  today announced his support for Adam Lang, who has been chosen to succeed him as Republican candidate in the Second Congressional ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/04/13/welcome-to-my-website/ As my campaign winds down I wish to thank again my supporters and keep you up to date on the distribution of my campaign funds. In accordance with FEC rules contributions received for the General Election (generally speaking, those received after 4.22) will be returned to contributors. The ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/07/06/livingston-thanks-supporters-urges-support-for-craig-williams-marina-kats/ JUNE 4, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congressional candidate Michael Livingston today congratulated Barack Obama on his securing of the Democratic presidential nomination, but suggested the nomination created a clear choice between the parties in November. "As their speeches last night indicated, Barack Obama is a fine orator and an inspiration to millions ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/06/04/livingston-congratulates-obama-targets-clinton-democrats/ JUNE 4, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congressional candidate Mike Livingston today expressed support for legislation that would insulate the redistricting process in Pennsylvania from politics, and lamented the slow progress of the bill in the State legislature. "As a candidate in a rather oddly-drawn district, I can appreciate more than most ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/06/04/livingston-supports-end-to-state-gerrymandering/ While catching up on my late night reading, I came upon the following quotation: "The Peace Democrats accused the administration of wasting the lives of [its] citizens in a costly [ideological] war . . . The real reaction was seen at the November elections . . . The Democrats won in ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/05/25/a-thought-for-memorial-day/ MAY 21, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congressional candidate Michael Livingston attended the Israel 60 Parade in Philadelphia on May 18 and subsequently emphasized his support for Israel and a strong American presence in the Middle East. "The parade is a reminder that--as grateful as we are for Israel's health, security, and prosperity--none of ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/05/21/livingston-attends-israel-parade-questions-obama-on-mideast/ MAY 21, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congressional candidate Michael Livingston attended the Monday candidate's night sponsored by the West Girard Supermarket Coalition and used the occasion to discuss both neighborhood and city-wide development issues. "Government assistance programs can play an important role in supporting neighborhood supermarkets and addressing the problem of fresh food ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/05/21/west-girard-supermarket-meeting-provokes-discussion-of-development-issues/ Many Democrats will be tempted to gloat, and Republicans to mourn, following the results of recent by-elections in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois.   Before doing so, they should consider the following: First, the Democrats in at least two of these elections were rock-ribbed conservatives, to the right not only of their own ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/05/14/mississippi-louisiana-and-the-republican-congressional-campaign/ MAY 11, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congressional candidate Michael Livingston today responded to a series of reports, in the Inquirer and other newspapers, that tell a story of mismanagement, corruption, and lack of physical safety in the Philadelphia public schools. "While better funding of public schools remains an important priority, money alone will ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/05/11/livingston-calls-for-better-oversight-more-integrity-in-philadelphia-schools/ MAY 8, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congressional candidate Mike Livingston today expressed sadness over the murder of Philadelphia police officer Stephen Liczbinski, but also anger that it could have been prevented. He noted that all three of Sgt. Liczbinski's assailants had been previously convicted of violent crimes and then released, ... http://mypoliticalsite.com/livingston/2008/05/08/liczbinski-murder-shows-need-for-tougher-penalties-says-livingston/