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To: T L Comiskey who wrote (94769)	1/8/2007 3:37:49 PM
From: SiouxPal	Respond to of 361022

Post 'O The Day. Bravo!

To: T L Comiskey who wrote (94769)	1/8/2007 4:26:15 PM
From: Rock_nj	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 361022

Californians on Beach Spell "IMPEACH!" Bush. LOL! That would be a reason to dance in the streets. beachimpeach.org January 6, 2007 -- Over 1000 people gathered in Nancy Pelosi's district, on Ocean Beach in San Francisco, to spell out the message "IMPEACH!" "America is a great country," said event organizer Brad Newsham, a local cab driver and author. "But President Bush has betrayed our faith. He mislead us into a disastrous war, and is trampling on our Constitution. He has to go. Now. I hope Nancy Pelosi is listening today."

To: T L Comiskey who wrote (94769)	1/8/2007 10:09:48 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 361022

Pelosi's new image as Italian Catholic mom -- more than a 'San Francisco liberal' Phillip Matier, Andrew Ross Sunday, January 7, 2007 Quite a makeover for newly sworn House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as her national image morphed from leader of the San Francisco liberal elite to Italian Catholic mom from Baltimore. There was her photo-op return to the Little Italy neighborhood where she grew up as Nancy D'Alesandro, the mayor's daughter. There was the visit to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, where they still recite Mass in Italian several times a year. "It's clear Republicans are reeling today based on her outreach to Italian Catholics who, as we know, have deserted the Democratic Party in the Midwest in droves,'' said San Francisco power attorney Joe Cotchett, who was among those attending the Pelosi swearing in. While the marathon events in the nation's capital might have resembled a coronation, those most familiar with how Washington works said Pelosi's time in the spotlight amounted to well-calculated politics that could help her move her agenda in her first 100 days. "A lot of people don't know much about her, so this is a chance to fill in her profile and biography so she doesn't just become the San Francisco liberal,'' said San Francisco consultant Chris Lehane, a veteran of the Clinton-Gore White House. "This is the one time when the press will be focusing on it.'' And it may be working. According to the results of a Rasmussen Reports national phone survey of 800 likely voters, released Friday, Pelosi's approval rating has jumped to 43 percent -- up 19 points from November. On the other hand, the same poll also found 39 percent of those surveyed still give Pelosi the thumbs-down. sfgate.com

To: T L Comiskey who wrote (94769)	1/8/2007 10:31:31 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 361022

Dellums sworn in as Oakland mayor Christopher Heredia and Marisa Lagos, Chronicle Staff Writer Monday, January 8, 2007 (01-08) 15:33 PST OAKLAND -- Ron Dellums was publicly sworn in today as Oakland's 48th mayor in front of a crowd of 1,900 at Paramount Theatre, pledging in his inaugural address that he will work to develop solutions to the violence that plagues this city, and asking for the public's help in doing so. Dellums' inauguration was a political homecoming for the Oakland native, former Berkeley city councilman and longtime congressman. In his remarks, which lasted about 15 minutes, Dellums said his past experience in government -- and the friendships that have come out of his long years of service -- will help the city tackle its most vexing issues. "My heart is very full at this moment," he said, thanking his wife and family for their support. "I will give you my best ... I accept this responsibility with a sense of honor, pride, humility, optimism, idealism, focus and dedication." Dellums said the results of the last two elections -- including in November, when the Democrats took control of Congress -- signal the electorate's thirst for change. He spoke out against the war in Iraq, calling it wasteful, and compared the war overseas to the war on the streets of Oakland. The former congressman linked the city's violence to quality of life issues, saying that Oakland residents have a right to be healthy, to have access to healthcare and to send their children to safe schools. He also pledged tap his powerful allies to help develop solutions, but said in addition to using his connections in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, he would also enlist the help of Oakland's youth. "Let us bring peace to the streets of Oakland," he said. "Peace is not an abstract idea, peace is about justice and we are going to bring justice to the streets of Oakland." Dellums' oath of office followed a raucous City Council meeting, in which Councilman Ignacio De La Fuente almost lost his presidency after a challenge by East Oakland Councilman Larry Reid. The new mayor had to calm down a rowdy crowd, many of whom were cursing and yelling in opposition to De La Fuente's reelection. It will be his fifth term as president of the council, after De La Fuente lost his bid for mayor to Dellums last year. The homicide rate played a large role in both men's campaign for mayor. In his speech today, Dellums specifically addressed the 148 murders the city saw in 2006, a 57 percent jump from 2005. "(These) murders do not speak to community, people with a sense of community don't kill each other," he said. "Oakland is one city, and we need to come out of our neighborhoods and embrace the rich tapestry and brilliance of our diversity and wonderful people." The new mayor also attempted to turn the spotlight away from himself. "This is not about Ron Dellums," he said. "You just asked an old guy to come out of the comfort zone, suit up and play one more game. Together we can do great things." E-mail the writers at cheredia@sfchronicle.com and mlagos@sfchronicle.com. sfgate.com