04:26
The Nader Fight for People, Peace and Freedom
Citizen Kate discovers a political party she relates to, Peace and Freedom, and that we have to fight for the people and third parties at a Ralph Nader event. I didn't get credentials for the first Presidential debate. So, I decided to hang out with Ralph Nader. I can't believe that he didn't get an invite either!?! Unfortunately, Nader didn't have time to spend one-on-one with me. But I was invited to his big University of Southern California event, and his Bill Maher after party in Hollywood. I got to meet his VP pick Matt Gonzalez, who was amazing. But that's another story. The big story? The Peace and Freedom party. I can't believe there are third parties we don't know about. Nader really brings to light some of the challenges with American politics. He makes me want to do something about it. We can't just sit around watching the Inconvenient Truth. Note to self: We should focus less on the parties and more on the candidates and taking action. Although a Peace & Hugs party would be awesome!
Citizen Kate tries to get the questions of the citizens into the final presidential debate at Hofstra University, but finds that as a citizen she has no access. It's the final Presidential Debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. After seeing the first two debates, I think it's pretty clear that neither candidate has answered some of the big questions on the minds of citizens. I made it my mission to take your questions and try to get them into the debate. I even asked for more questions along the way. A lot of people think that I have unlimited and easy access to candidates and politics. The truth is that I try. I show up. That's half the battle, but it's not all... It may be easier to get on Oprah than get into a presidential debate. I'm an undecided voter, so you would think that the candidates would woo me like Florida and Ohio. The candidates should woo us all. Note to self: Citizens really don't get invited to the political round table discussion. Even though they're "talking to us".
02:59
Bob Barr: Schmoozer, Charmer, Secret Agent
Citizen Kate caught up with Libertarian Presidential Nominee Bob Barr at the Libertarian National Convention. Everyone is buzzing about the Democratic and Republican prez nominees. But there are other candidates to consider for the next great American leader, including Bob Barr. I can't believe I met this super cute candidate three times in person. First at the Libertarian masquerade ball. Second on the streets of Denver during the LNC. Barr recognized me and spun around to say "hi". And finally on nomination day for the official Libertarian presidential candidate. Did you know Barr was in Congress, the CIA and Borat? He totally knows the secret to politics and comedy, which makes him a top contender in this race. I also liked his style. And his running mate, Wayne Allyn Root (WAR -- the kind you can trust). Note to self: There are more Presidential choices than the ones we see on TV. All candidates should charm us.
Citizen Kate can't get out of bed the day of the final Presidential debate at Hofstra University because of the pressure and mud on the campaign trail. Why should I keep going if YouTubers think I'm fat and ugly? Politics has gotten super ugly these past few weeks. The presidential campaigns have turned to mudslinging. McCain ads pick on Barack. Obama picks on McCain. Everyone picks on Palin. And no one even talks about Nader, Barr, McKinney or Baldwin. It's like one bad hockey game. We all need a time out in the penalty box, so we can focus on the real issues, and pick a great leader vs. the last man standing. Note to self: Being on the campaign trail, really ages you. I swear I have 5 new wrinkles.
04:16
The Republican Ladies Love the Maverick: The Cindy McCain Luncheon
Cindy McCain - we haven't seen her in weeks - here's a glimpse back into the Salad days of the McCain campaign, Cindy McCain's luncheon with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Jon Voigt, the first dude, Todd Palin and country singer Clay Walker.
Citizen Kate attends Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention and discovers the key to the Republican VP's popularity: Palin Power. I actually made it into the Xcel Center. We totally borrowed badges from friends and were snuck into the real action. The Republicans really had a lot of security. It was like Fort Knox in there. The entire time, I was worried that I was going to get thrown out like the NPR debate that I attended with Mike Gravel. But the Republicans are so into ladies that I fit right in. Nobody even flinched when they saw me. It must have been my conservative outfit and Sarah Palin glasses. She really did knock 'em dead with her speech. I wasn't sure about her at first, but there's no doubt now that she was a strong choice for VP. Heck, her husband's a snow machine champion. That's tough. Note to Self: Political ladies are powerful with the right hair style and fighting words.
Citizen Kate marches with the Iraqi Veterans Against the Iraq War and ends up in a lot of crap as she continues her quest to get questions in the final debate. I've been trying to get questions from viewers, friends and regular citizens in the last Presidential Debate between Barack Obama and John McCain at Hofstra University. I navigated through the campus, CSPAN, BBC, a two-sided protest, and now I found the key to making it happen: Iraqi Veterans Against the Iraq War. A group of Iraqi Vets against the war marched the gates with their demand to get two questions into the debate. We joined efforts so that we could get all of our questions answered from the candidates. Of course, we were met with the resistance from cute cops in uniforms, horses and crap. Seriously. I think I still smell like poop. Or maybe that's the scent of this election? Note to self: Fighting for your cause can sometimes lead to a lot of political shit. Citizens should be allowed to ask questions of the candidates.
Citizen Kate runs into Henry Kissinger at the Republican National Convention and gets his "kiss" of approval. I can't believe it. I went to John McCain's hotel the day of his speech at the RNC to have lunch with Cindy McCain and in hopes to meet the maverick himself. Instead, I met a really old time political leader, Henry Kissinger. He may be old, but he's hard to catch up with. Kissinger is a man who has been around for world leaders for decades. Seriously, he's been around the block. Kissinger helped Nixon open the door to China. Now he's helping Sarah Palin understand the world. She hasn't been outside the US that much. But who needs to travel to foreign countries when you have Kissinger in your corner? Note to self: Peace and hugs and kisses can change the world. Well, at least it's a start.
Citizen Kate at the Lifetime Every Woman Counts Party for Republican Chicks. They're a go go for Sarah Palin. Cheney's party planner and scheduler tells us he's not the Darth Vader we all think he is.
04:15
Hunting for Conservative Women for Palin
Citizen Kate hunts for young conservative woman before Palin's big speech at the Republican National Convention to uncover the key to being conservative at the under-attended Network of Enlightened Women (NeW) Book club event. I'm so excited to be at the Republican National Convention. I got my first official invite for an event at the Lifetime party. Finally, Republicans are welcoming me in. Maybe they decided that they need the Citizen Kate vote after all. Karin Agness sent me a personal invitation to the group that she founded -- Network of Enlightened Women (NeW). The place was buzzing with media. Apparently, none of the NeW group members could make it. They were helping with the Hurricane relief. Wow. I really think I may be conservative. The Republicans really like the ladies. Sarah Palin is proof of it. Note to Self: To get taken seriously in politics, you need darker hair and a shorter skirt.
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