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Greg Conlon Believes U.S. Fiscal Policies Need to Change and Federal Government Expenses Need to be Cut 10-Percent

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:03:32 GMT

PRESS RELEASE OF GREG CONLON FOR CONGRESS:
Conlon Believes U.S. Fiscal Policies Need to Change and Federal Government Expenses Need to be Cut 10% to Reduce the Prices of Gasoline and Oil in The U.S.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Greg Conlon, recently elected in the June Primary Election as the Republican Candidate for U.S. Congress in California's 12th District, believes Congress and the country's fiscal policies need to change to strengthen the value of the dollar and significantly decrease oil and gasoline prices in the U.S. The 12th District includes most of San Mateo County and the Southwestern portion of the City of San Francisco.

Conlon believes one important reason for the increase in gasoline prices can be attributed to the declining value of the dollar compared to foreign currencies. As an example the U.S. dollar compared to the Euro-dollar has gone down almost 25% in the last year, with the exchange rate going from $1.30 per Euro dollar at the beginning of last year to almost $1.60 today. Conlon is recommending changes he believes, as does his economic advisor, would strengthen the value of the dollar to its level at the beginning of 2007 and cause U.S. gasoline and oil prices to drop significantly.

According to Conlon, much of the responsibility for the declining dollar and the rise in

gasoline prices rests with Congress and its deficit spending. Conlon believes a 10% cut in government spending, across the board, coupled with an increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, as soon as the Fed believes appropriate, would send a message to the world that this country is serious about getting its financial house in order. His recommended cuts would specifically exclude certain national security expenses, as well as expenditures to remedy any natural catastrophes and expenses to protect the indigent and low income citizens. He believes that the adverse effect on the nation's economy from an increase in interest rates could be offset by an economic benefit from a significant decrease in oil and gasoline prices in the U.S.

Conlon bases his 10% cut in government spending recommendations on his professional background as a businessman and CPA and his experience as a Commissioner and President at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which cut its budget by 10% in one year to help meet the financial crisis in California in the early 1990's. The CPUC experience indicates that such cuts can be made without seriously affecting the service levels of the agency. Conlon believes the federal budget cuts he recommends will not seriously affect the service levels of most federal government agencies either. He believes these two recommendations should strengthen the dollar and significantly reduce oil and gasoline prices in the U.S.

His recommendations are also consistent with one of the three planks in his platform: to balance the budget without increasing taxes.

See his website www.gregconlonforcongress.com for the other planks in his platform under the "issues" tab.

Greg Conlon for Congress, Republican Candidate for Congressional District 12, 461 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070.

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U.S. Senate Candidate Unveils New 'Weapon' for Bringing Issues to Voters

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:36:29 GMT

SPEARFISH, S.D., April 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although political campaigns for national office are hideously expensive these days, you don't necessarily have to spend big to spend smart. South Dakota Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sam Kephart's campaign is employing a unique web-based technology to reach new donors and potential voters.

Never before used in the political realm, Kephart's online presentation (www.GOPpower.com) uses a proprietary combination of streaming video with synchronized Power Point slides, called Vforum, to deliver his long-format campaign keynote anywhere, anytime. The viewer can watch the previously recorded talk straight through, choose to browse by topic index, or, better yet, let the interface automatically search for keywords in the speech and take the viewer to them.

Kephart, 57, a first-time political candidate, entered the South Dakota U.S. Senate race for legacy issues. "My generation, the 'baby-boomers,' have done a dreadful job of leaving America a better place for the next generation. I was married late in life. I have two daughters, ages 8 and 12; I got into this race for them. Our parents, the World War II generation, left this place better off for us. We have abjectly failed to do likewise."

Candidate Kephart, who owns a marketing consulting firm, decided to leverage his knowledge of online technology and try it out in his own campaign. "Vforum, the web-based platform I'm using, was initially developed to facilitate distance learning for critical military and law enforcement applications. During my primary campaign appearances, I'm frequently given only 5-10 minutes in front of an audience. It's just not enough quality time. Vforum gives me an extremely cost-effective way to convey my full message to prospective voters 24/7, without interruption. The response has been very positive."

Kephart, a conservative with populist leanings, adds, "Washington, D.C., what I call the 'District of Cynicism,' will never be able to deliver on any of its promises unless and until the broken dialogue between the major parties is transformed. Elected officials must get back to putting America first, before party, personal political advancement, or special interests. Wall Street and K Street are killing off Main Street. I'll use any tool that helps even the fight."

Brian Douglass, President of digital OutPost, the Carlsbad California-based developer of Vforum, said, "Mr. Kephart has been a client of our firm since the late 90's. We've done several high-profile projects with him over the years. When he told us he was running for the United States Senate, putting our Vforum platform to work for his campaign seemed like a natural fit given our past collaborations." Douglass and his partners were early pioneers in developing video compression and transmission technology when they all formerly worked for GTE. "We developed Vforum for serious world-wide training solutions. Although we have produced several successful military and government applications, we've never previously had the opportunity to apply Vforum to the political field. We're excited about having a positive impact in such critical times."

Kephart, who likes pushing technical and political barriers, concluded, "If I make it through the primary and get elected in November as a Senator, I intend to produce a monthly live Internet TV show for America entitled 'Report to the People.' It will have an 800 call-in number and web portal with automatic archive. Any citizen will be able to phone in and ask me about some pressing issue or stuck piece of legislation. This technology's proven in the field and has the ability, properly deployed, to return some power to average Americans. I've been using video streams in corporate applications for ten years. It just amazes me that not one of our 435 Congressmen or 100 Senators has put this to work yet on a regular basis to serve their constituents. I guess they're afraid of what might happen... I'm not."

About Sam Kephart
For additional information or to receive a press kit on U. S. Senate candidate Sam Kephart, please contact Stephanie Mauszycki (mah-chess-ski) at 605-639-3159 or visit www.SamKephart.com, or email sam4senate @aol.com.

About Vforum
Vforum is the latest way to deliver a message more effectively online. This virtual forum utilizes video, synchronized with PowerPoint, to enhance visual appeal and information recall. A searchable format allows users to find information instantly. Fully captured, edited and hosted by digital OutPost, Vforum provides a way to reach a large distributed audience with one consistent and effective message. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, contact Meg Purvis at digital OutPost, located in Carlsbad, CA, at 1-800-464-6434 or email sales @dop.com.

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Former American Idol Contestant Antonella Barba Becomes Spokesperson for ElectionMall's Voter Space

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:11:07 GMT

Ms. Barba to appear at 2008 Politics Online Conference March 4 and 5

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Idol's season six brought Antonella Barba into public view. Despite leading in Internet polling and search engines, Antonella was eliminated (sounds like a fate known by certain politicians). Now Antonella is back in the spotlight but not for glamour or show biz. The senior at Catholic University is reaching out to the new generation of voters by singing the National Anthem, promoting talking avatars, and addressing first time voters on their essential participation for a better democracy.

A formal announcement on Antonella's position as spokesperson for ElectionMall's Voter Space will be made at the 2008 Politics Online Conference hosted by George Washington University's Institute for Policy, Democracy, and the Internet (IPDI). Antonella is available for interviews in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel at 999 9th Street, NW until 7PM today and from 9AM - 4PM on Wednesday, March 5.

ElectionMall, a nonpartisan campaign and election technology company, is launching Voter Space this summer, which some consider to be ElectionMall's secret weapon.

Voter Space is the brain child of Ravi Singh, CEO and founder of ElectionMall.com. The site will be dedicated to meeting the needs of voters, something other companies have found too expensive and unprofitable to undertake. Given the current availability of campaign and social networking technology, Singh sees Voter Space as a personal way to give back to the community. He is delighted to have one of the voters' very own, stand up and engage a whole new generation on how to use these online tools.

"These days door to door canvassing is old school; today elections are impacted by young voters chatting for candidates, creating fundraising widgets on their My Space pages or following through on a targeted email campaign to friend, family and officials," explains Singh.

Given that Antonella has received more votes on American Idol than most politicians get in a lifetime, Voter Space could be the next American obsession, especially given what is at stake in the 2008 presidential race.

The Politics Online Conference, March 4 - 5, brings students, academics, politicians, and industry leaders into the same space to examine the cutting edge trends for politics, transparency, and innovative technology (http://polc.ipdi.org). The conference is sponsored by Yahoo!, Google, the National Journal, and Politico among others. For more information on Voter Space and the 600 plus campaigns ElectionMall has serviced this year, please visit www.electionmall.com.

About ElectionMall Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. From their eight years in the campaign and election industry, ElectionMall has identified over 54 different campaign behaviors and has categorized them into five specific product offerings of: Build, Manage, Raise, Promote and Shop.

ElectionMall's complete product offering successfully encompasses the entire life-cycle of a political campaign. ElectionMall is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call 1-888-WEB-2-WIN (932-2946).

To read more on Ravi Singh, visit www.RaviSingh.com.

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ElectionMall, Google, and Iowa GOP Provide Real-Time Results of 2008 Iowa Caucus

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:00:42 GMT

Election technology provides voters experience election results without waiting for media to report numbers.

DES MOINES, Iowa - Jan. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The highly anticipated Iowa Caucus will finally take place this evening and instead of waiting for local and cable news outlets to report the results, Americans can view the Caucus results in real-time. In an historic collaboration between ElectionMall Technologies, the Iowa Republican Party, and Google; voters, bloggers and politicos will be able to view actual county breakdowns once the results are phoned in from the 1,732 Caucus locations. Instead of waiting for the media to receive reports from traditional broadcast media, precinct results will be available at www.iowagop.net..

"As each precinct announces their results to their participants, those totals will be called into our automated system," explained Craig Robinson, Political Director of the Republican Party of Iowa. "Those results will be posted immediately on our website by county and transmitted to the Associated Press for dissemination."

ElectionMall, a non-partisan campaign and election technology firm, is taking the concept of e-democracy beyond academic and pundit circles to the people. With direct access to results, CEO Ravi Singh is hoping that voters will feel more empowered and engaged in the political process that has defined this country.

"Election 2008 will bring technology directly to the voters and voters have been demanding real-time results. Technology not only helps brings transparency to the political process, but also empowers people to engage in democracy 2.0," says, ElectionMall CEO Ravi Singh.

As a company, Google is also committed to making information more accessible using the best technology available. "We want to give Americans, and people around the world, a front row seat at this first-in-the-nation event," observed Ginny Hunt, Google Election Program Manager.

From their eight years in the campaign and election industry, ElectionMall has identified over 54 different campaign behaviors and has categorized them into five specific product offerings of: Build, Manage, Raise, Promote and Shop. ElectionMall's complete product offering successfully encompasses the entire life-cycle of a political campaign.

ElectionMall has been at the forefront of political technology during this presidential cycle as they have worked with the Iowa Republican Party to offer an eTicketing system to the Ames Straw Poll and also offered SMS results of the Ames Straw Poll.

About ElectionMall Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. Electionmall.com is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago.

For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call 888-WEB-2-WIN. To read more on Ravi Singh, visit www.RaviSingh.com.

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Black Youth Vote! National Civic Education Training Tour Promotes Voting in Iowa

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:30:46 GMT

DES MOINES, Iowa - Dec. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As part of ongoing efforts to motivate young people to engage in the political process, the League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF) recently teamed up with the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) Black Youth Vote! (BYV!) for an innovative civic participation training at North High School in Des Moines, IA. The youth later participated in the Black and Brown Forum Presidential Debate.

Organizers underscored the importance of voting in the Jan. 3, 2008 primary even though people of color make up less than six percent of the Iowa population. "We are working diligently to educate young people on the role the primaries play in the political process," said Rob "Biko" Baker, LYVEF organizing director. "We used edutainment - spoken word and writing exercises - to tie the struggles faced by young adults to the power of the vote."

"Young people must learn the entire process. From getting youth-oriented issues on the table during the primaries, to holding elected officials accountable once they're in office," adds Melanie L. Campbell, executive director and CEO of the NCBCP. "This is one of many trainings we are hosting across the country to educate young people on the importance of voting and teaching them how to mobilize their friends and family around issues important to them."

Last month Black Youth Vote! hosted a comprehensive training in Washington, DC to prepare state BYV! coordinators to go into their community and galvanize young voters. Nearly 80 youth organizers from across the country engaged in interactive workshops and panel discussions to train them on voter registration, mobilizing young voters, voter protection, and educating the youth on issues impacting their demographic.

"There are a number of issues important to Black youth including the unprecedented levels of African American incarceration, high school expulsion rates, and their economic future," said Jordan Thierry, BYV! national coordinator. "Black Youth Vote! connects the dots between voting and resolving issues effecting their everyday life."

"It's a new day in America. Black youth under 35 represent nearly 50 percent of the Black American electorate," says Campbell. "Black youth have the power to impact the serious problems confronting the Black community. Their movement was energized with the historic participation of young voters in the 2004 election, followed by the massive demonstration in Jena. Black Youth Vote! is helping to channel that movement energy into the 2008 election cycle," she adds.

Black Youth Vote! (www.ncbcp.org), the youth division of the NCBCP, is a national grassroots coalition of organizations and individuals committed to increasing political and civic involvement among Black men and women aged 18-35. Founded in1996, the youth led organization educates young adults about the political process and trains them to identify issues and influence public policy through participation. BYV! has been instrumental reversing the downward spiral among young voters and educating voters who are increasingly disenfranchised from the electoral and legislative process.

The League of Young Voters Education Fund (youngvoter.org/iowa) empowers young people nationwide to participate in the democratic process -with a focus on non-college youth from low-income communities and communities of color. Founded in 2003, LYVEF makes civic engagement relevant by meeting young people where they are, working on issues that affect their lives, and providing them with tools, training, and support to become viable players in the civic process.

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Romney Agitates Confederate Descendants

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:54:09 GMT

ELM SPRINGS, Tenn. - Dec. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sons of Confederate Veterans leader Christopher M. Sullivan issued the following statement in response to the CNN Republican debate Wednesday 28 November. "Mitt Romney proposes himself to be president of the United States but last night he clearly demonstrated not only his ignorance of American history but also his contempt for Southerners who love and respect their Confederate ancestors.

"Gov. Romney went way over the line when he attacked Southerners for respecting the historical significance of the Confederate flag. Perhaps the citizens of his state of Massachusetts still hate Southerners, but Gov. Romney should not expect us to accept his outrageous attack on Southern heritage."

Responding to a question about the Confederate flag, Romney said,

"That flag frankly, is divisive and shouldn't be shown. Right now with the kinds of issues we've got in this country, I'm not going to get involved with a flag like that."

"That's not a flag that I would recognize so that I would hold it up in my room."

"The people of our country have decided not to fly that flag. I think that's the right thing."

Sullivan went on to say, "We were not aware that the people of the country have had their First Amendment rights abridged as Mr. Romney seems to desire. Whether Gov. Romney likes it or not, Confederate flags are freely flown throughout the U.S. and in other countries as well."

"The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. does not participate in partisan politics. We do speak out when anyone disparages the honorable service of Confederate soldiers and the symbols which identified them," Sullivan concluded.

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Widgets Make Presence Felt in Politics: ElectionMall Offers New Tools to Campaigns, Bloggers, and Voters

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:46:27 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Nov. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WORLD BLOG EXPO -- Every year around end of October and beginning of November political yard-signs dot your neighbors lawn and street medians as campaigns try to increase name recognition and push to Get-Out-The-Vote on Election Day and with the 2008 elections now less than a year away, social networking sites and blogs will soon be cultured with electronic yard sign widgets.

Widgets, which are defined as an icon or graphical interface element that can be used by internet users to perform a desired function, are not new to those familiar with the Web 2.0 world, and according to the research firm comScore Media Metrix, Inc., widget penetration in North America during April 2007 was at 40.3 percent of all Internet users who visited a Web site were exposed to some sort of embedded widget.

While widgets might be new to many the within the political world, ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. first began offering electronic yard signs that voters could email to their friends during the 2000 campaign.

Electronic yard signs widgets provide campaigns and voters the opportunity to promote the campaign and also the ability for people to literally identify themselves with a particular campaign. Widgets can be a useful tool to bring in donations from multiple sites with just a small amount of effort and also provide valuable links to polling information or voter registration forms for Get-Out-The-Vote drives.

"Voters are rallying around their candidates and taking it upon themselves to promote their favorite candidates," said ElectionMall CEO and Founder Ravi Singh. "Just like how campaigns provide yard-signs to all their supporters, campaigns need to make available tools that allow their supporters to place electronic yardsigns on their blogs and Facebook pages."

Much like the traditional aspect of supporters placing campaign signs in their front lawn to show their support for a specific candidate, younger voters are showing their support for specific candidates by placing these electronic yardsigns on their MySpace and Facebook pages.

"Many times campaigns are a little confused when they see this little script that is at the bottom of their homepage, but after you explain to them how these electronic yard signs work they started to get excited about the possibilities," said Singh. "With these electronic yard sign widgets campaigns can begin securing real estate on web."

Singh will be discussing the use of widgets and other online technology tools at the World Blog Expo in Las Vegas, NV where he is speaking on two panel discussions that cover online fundraising on blogs and social networking sites and also political campaign communication with blogs.

"Over the past 20 years campaigns have moved from party centric models to a candidate centric model and right now we are seeing the beginning of a voter centric model," said Singh.

To learn more about ElectionMall's electronic yard sign widgets visit www.electionmall.com/widget.

About ElectionMall Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. Electionmall.com is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call 1-888-WEB-2-WIN.

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Campaign Security Goes On High Alert as 2008 Presidential Race Heats Up

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:41:00 GMT

As Hackers Work Harder Candidates Must Focus on Protecting Their Websites

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Oct. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- No one wants to talk about it. There is something that politicians don't want you to know. It's understandable considering politicians are not in the habit of displaying weakness. The reality is that many campaign websites are insufficiently protected from hackers and fraudulent sites. ElectionMall CEO, Ravi Singh has pioneered this issue since 2000.

ElectionMall.com is a nonpartisan campaign and elections technology company that has emphasized the need to develop and implement campaign website security to protect the political process and the sensitive information resulting from donor and voter online participation. In light of the October 1st attack on presidential hopeful Duncan Hunter's website, voters and donors need to pay attention.

"Security has not been a priority for online campaigns. Security breaches are typically addressed after the fact," said ElectionMall Technologies, Campaign Guru and CEO Ravi Singh. "Campaign webmasters are generally untrained in the current information architecture needed to secure all their sensitive data from sophisticated hacking attempts."

ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. was the hosting body for Congressman Duncan Hunter's website, and responded immediately and removed the Turkish message. When contacted by the media, ElectionMall.com confirmed that no confidential or sensitive information was accessed.

"The Hunter campaign had purchased the basic security package. All the hackers were able to do were to add website images as a provocative way to grab America's attention," continues Singh. "It was fortunate that the Hunter's campaign had purchased the minimum security and website protection. Otherwise, volunteer or donor information could have taken."

"This is the biggest year for campaign website attack. What we are experiencing is a cyber-war in politics. Technology is changing so fast that it takes a whole team to out-think hacking strategy," emphasizes Singh. "Both Republicans and Democrats need to be more proactive in securing their campaign websites."

As the presidential race moves closer to the Iowa Caucuses, there have been multiple opportunities of mischief taking place online. According to a published report earlier this year by the Associated Press, Mayor Rudy Giuliani's website contained a flaw that exposed volunteer's private data information. Both Senator John McCain on his MySpace page and former Senator John Edwards in "Second Life," were victim to hackers.

The idea of "phishing" and "hacking" is not new to political candidates as supporters of John Kerry's campaign were victim to a fraudulent email solicitation campaign and in 2000, www.gwbush.com made headlines with an extremely unflattering spoof website of official campaign website, www.georgewbush.com.

Each year at the Campaigns and Elections Magazine Seminar in Washington, D.C. Singh always make a point to stress that consultants and candidates remember security issues when online campaigning. And just last year, Singh had the opportunity to address the National Association of Secretaries of State at their summer conference about the responsibility of government agencies to certify and authenticate campaign websites.

In light of growing online participation in politics, Singh used his company's resources to create the Election Security Seal Program, which is the Internet's first and only real-time Identity Assurance infrastructure for websites. In the fall of 2005, both Secretary of State Trey Grayson of Kentucky and Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron of New Mexico made history by being the first to adopt the Election Security Seal Program to certify official websites and online contributions.

About ElectionMall Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. Electionmall.com is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago.

For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call 888-WEB-2-WIN.

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ElectionMall and CompleteCampaigns Combine to Give Internet Boost for Campaigns

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:00:00 GMT

ElectionMall.com and CompleteCampaigns.com team up to offer a comprehensive online "one stop shop" dramatically changing how candidates run in 2008

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Aug. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Benjamin Katz of CompleteCampaigns.com and Ravi Singh of ElectionMall.com announced today that they are forming a strategic partnership to offer campaigns a "one-stop-shop" online. "We saw that we could help campaigns get to the next level by combining what we each do best," said Ravi Singh, CEO of ElectionMall. "The powerful combination of front and back-end software offers everything and anything that campaigns require to raise funds, increase awareness, and reach out to voters to the fullest this election cycle."

This alliance provides campaigns with everything they need to harness the power of the Internet. Everything from legally compliant online fundraising and voter data to social networking, managing volunteers and organizing events can now be easily managed in a central location. ElectionMall and CompleteCampaigns.com' years of experience provide campaigns a complete technical edge over any competition.

"Election 2008 is very exciting and it is the perfect time for CompleteCampaigns.com to unite with ElectionMall and bring all the tools of the Internet to every candidate," said Ben Katz, Founder of CompleteCampaigns.com. "Everyone wins and ultimately the political process itself will be made better and more accessible. We make it easy for campaigns to use technology."

After his work on numerous political campaigns in Southern California, Katz became frustrated with the absence of data management software tailored to political campaigns. Singh experienced a similar frustration during his unsuccessful, but historic campaign, as the first Asian Sikh American with a turban to run for public office, when he discovered there was no central location to purchase all the tools and services that he needed to win.

They each took matters into their own hands, as Katz created CompleteCampaigns.com, which has been voted #1 in the Personal Democracy Forum's survey for two years running and Singh formed ElectionMall Technologies, Inc, which has been highlighted in publications including Business Week, USA Today Magazine, and the BBC.

Through this agreement both CompleteCampaigns.com and ElectionMall are ready to help every campaign from school board president to President of the United States to raise funds, increase awareness, and secure votes.

About CompleteCampaigns
CompleteCampaigns.com began eight years ago when company founder Benjamin Katz saw a need for streamlining campaign software. CompleteCampaigns.com now provides solutions for fundraising, accounting and contact management, online donation processing, voter contact, and web site administration. The company serves over 800 clients in 26 states, from local-level campaigns through Congressional races. Mr. Katz is considered an expert about online fundraising, compliance reporting, voter tracking, cyber-security and other Internet-related issues. For more information please visit www.completecampaigns.com or call 888-217-9600.

About ElectionMall Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. Electionmall.com was established in 1999, and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call 888-WEB-2-WIN.

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Presidential Candidate Roland Aranjo - 50 States in 100 Days

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:13:00 GMT

Roland Aranjo will travel to all 50 states, Native American nations, college campuses and hundreds of cities across America in a national Democracy Revival Tour

DENVER, Colo. - Aug. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Democratic Presidential candidate and author Roland Aranjo (democracyrevival.com/RolandAranjoBio.pdf) starting in his home town of Denver Colorado, will kick-off a national Democracy Revival Tour, 50 States in 100 Days. "I will be traveling across America, holding local democracy discussions, listening to local concerns and sharing my vision for our democracy," stated Aranjo.

The first Democracy Discussion will be held on Saturday, August 25th from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., at 6872 E. Iliff Pl. Denver, CO 80224. The tentative schedule of the Democracy Revival Tour is available at democracyrevival.com/TourSchedule.html. The tour will include all 50 state capitals, Native American nations, college campuses and hundreds of cities across America.

The Democracy Revival Tour will be building grassroots support and awareness for efforts to revive American democracy. For instance, as part of Roland Aranjo's Democracy Revival Pledge, one proposal is a national Democracy Day, the first Tuesday of November, a holiday to honor those who have expanded our democracy and to give Americans a vacation day to vote. "America has a rich history of democracy activism, we honor our nation by continuing this legacy," stated Aranjo.

The author of the innovative book, "Democracy Declaring Our Power; How the Law of Attraction Applies to Society and Democracy" (ISBN-13: 978-1604024432), Aranjo discusses how government benefits those who focus on it. For instance in the United States, the special interests have focused their resources on democracy, financing political campaigns and the lobbying industry. Thus, according to Aranjo the federal government is now serving their interests. To revive democracy, the book encourages Americans to focus on democracy.

As a democracy revival pledge, he proposes an alternative vision of democracy: one person one vote for President, national initiative process, Democracy Day Holiday, lobbying reform, preferential voting, instant runoff voting, public financing of elections, media democracy, multi-party ballot access and the creation of an internet based Citizen's E-Congress.

Roland Aranjo is a native of Denver Colorado and a graduate of the University of Colorado in Political Science. He has been active in politics, campaigns, union organizing and government service for the past 28 years throughout the Southwest, making government and democracy work for the benefit of the people. Roland Aranjo is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States of America and author of the book, "Democracy, Declaring Our Power" (stores.democracyrevival.com/StoreFront.bok).

More information: www.democracyrevival.com

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Iowa Straw Poll Offers Tickets Online Similar to a Rock Concert

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:51:00 GMT

ElectionMall.com Makes History by Offering Ames Straw Poll Tickets Online with Results via Cell Phone Messaging

AMES, Iowa - Aug. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While Republican presidential hopefuls are in Ames, Iowa this weekend shaking hands and jockeying for position among party faithful, two new technology tools are being offered to Iowa voters and political junkies. ElectionMall's eTicketing software and text messaging (SMS) system are being provided through IowaGOP.org allowing supporters to purchase their tickets online to the Iowa Straw Poll and receive results on their cell phone.

Both of these technologies are firsts for the Ames Straw Poll, as voters continue to demand political organizations to keep up with technologies that increase their participation in the upcoming 2008 elections.

*(Photo Caption: Close-up screen shot of Ames Straw Poll Tickets Order Page. Visit fundraisingbynet.net/fbn/eticket.asp to view complete page.)

"Technology is impacting voters faster than expected and political parties are having trouble keeping pace," said ElectionMall founder and CEO, Ravi Singh. "Even large political organizations need assistance implementing technology as they provide voters the ability to participate in Election 2008. Purchasing tickets for the Ames, Iowa Straw Poll is just as simple as buying tickets to a rock concert!"

ElectionMall's online fundraising software, Fundraising By Net, a powerful online fundraising software for campaigns and elections, provides a complete eTicketing system. This unique system combines the traditional aspects of fundraising and event management through an online interface allowing users to purchase tickets online and receive an eTicket via email that can be printed and brought to the event. The system is patent pending and integrates into a national, state, and local legal database of "political" disclaimers, eligibility requirements, and compliance laws ensuring that every transaction is safe, compliant, secure and authentic.

For more information about ElectionMall's online fundraising software please visit www.electionmall.com. To begin offering eTickets for your next event, sign-up at www.donationpages.com.

About ElectionMall Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. Electionmall.com is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago.

For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call 888-WEB-2-WIN.

Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young Joins the Advisory Board of Penny PAC Which Addresses Americans' Top Concerns

Wed, 02 May 2007 21:30:00 GMT

Young, Former Ambassador to the United Nations and Former Two-Term Mayor of Atlanta, Brings Long History of Political Leadership and Activism to Non-Partisan Penny PAC

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Andrew Young, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and civil rights leader, has joined the advisory board of Penny PAC. Penny PAC is a non-partisan political action committee that focuses on education, energy, economic development, health care and homeland security, issues that consistently rank among the top concerns for Americans on public opinion polls.

As a member of the Penny PAC advisory board, Ambassador Young will advise the non-partisan PAC on key issues, strategies, and candidates to support.

"I am pleased to offer strategic counsel to Penny PAC. In particular, I am looking forward to exploring alternative methods to generate greater interest and involvement in the political process, especially among young people," said Ambassador Young. Young brings decades of political, social, and business expertise to Penny PAC, which has a goal to get more people to interact with politics.

His worldwide stature and level of experience will have a significant impact on Penny PAC according to Brian E. Taylor, Founder and CEO of Penny PAC. "I am very excited about Ambassador Young joining the Penny PAC family. Having someone with his depth, experience in interactive politics, knowledge of the needs of the community, and his national influence is a true blessing. I am honored by his acceptance," said Taylor.

Ambassador Young's Penny PAC appointment will expire in 2010. He is currently the chairman and co-founder of Goodworks International, LLC, a global consulting firm based in Atlanta. In addition to being former Mayor of Atlanta and a former Georgia Congressmen, Young currently serves on the boards of Fortune 500 companies, is active in several charitable activities, is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, and has received over 60 honorary degrees from some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

About Penny PAC
Penny PAC is the non-partisan political action committee where people can learn about and support forward-thinking candidates, without regard for party affiliation, who have innovative approaches for addressing the issues most important to Americans. Penny PAC contributes to candidates whose ideas on education, energy, health care, homeland security and economic development are fresh and innovative.

For more information on Penny PAC or to make a contribution, visit the web site at www.pennypac.com.

Black Group Launches Two New TV Ads Blasting Cardin and Ford as Bad for Black Voters

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:23:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nov. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Blacks for Economic Security Today (BEST) on Saturday released two television advertisements that attack two Democratic candidates for turning their backs on the African-American population. To view: www.besttrustfund.org.

The ads blast Maryland Senate Candidate Ben Cardin, who is white, and Tennessee Senate Candidate Harold Ford, an African-American. BEST accuses both candidates of ignoring the black population and in some instances, voting for measures that actually harm blacks. The latest ads were the last in a series of four, according to BEST.

The first ads attacked Cardin for his dismal voting record for blacks, including a vote against raising the minimum wage. The Ford ad attacked the Congressman's work ethic, pointing out his high absenteeism in Congress.

BEST is a newly organized PAC whose mission is to amplify the truth about tax hikes on the backs of the African-American growing middle class. BEST also works to foster stronger black families, achieved through issue advocacy campaigns.

The Cardin Ad:

Here we go again, Ben Cardin, all fluff and no stuff. He voted against education for our children, like providing scholarships to low-income families. He voted against improvements to Head Start, and even against pastors hiring church members to run the program. But, here's where he really takes us for granted, Cardin supports giving free benefits to illegal aliens and passing the bill to us. We are not falling in line. In the next Congress, we need to find someone that will not vote against women and minorities. Call Cardin and tell him to stop voting against hardworking black families.

The Ford Ad:

Here's why we can't elect No Show Harold Ford as our Senator: Harold didn't show to vote on funding programs for development of black-owned businesses. Harold missed a vote on funding AIDS treatment for poor Africans and for food to help starving people in Darfur, Sudan. Harold didn't vote on the Public Expansion of Religion Act of 2006. Harold didn't vote on a measure to protect your private property. I want a senator who can show up, and make tough decisions for me, not one who is a no-show or worse, can't make up his mind.

More information: www.besttrustfund.org.

Illinois' Black Legislators to Host Two-Day Community Engagement Summit and Scholarship Gala

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:51:00 GMT

Nationally renowned economist and syndicated columnist Julianne Malveaux to Keynote Gala; Roland S. Martin and Cliff Kelley of Chicago's WVON 1690 AM to moderate workshops

MATTESON, Ill. - Oct. 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in five years and just five days before the upcoming mid-term election, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) will host a state-wide conference in hopes of engaging community activists, religious and business leaders and concerned citizens on a wide variety of issues. The two-day summit will take place Thursday and Friday, November 2 - 3, 2006 at the Matteson Holiday Inn located in south suburban Matteson Illinois.

Themed "Strengthening Ties and Empowering Communities," the conference will explore everything from healthcare disparities in African-American communities to education funding reform. Throughout the conference, attendees will be encouraged to offer practical solutions to the issues presented.

"With the timing of this event so close to the mid-term elections, we intend to spark enthusiasm and a renewed commitment among the voters of Illinois to stay engaged in the process and be willing to speak truth to power," commented Rev. James Meeks, State Senator (D-15th) and ILBC Joint Chair.

"Our hope is that this conference will help us tap into the concerns of our constituents and build our agenda for the future," said Robin Kelly, State Representative (D-38th) and Conference Chair.

Kelly added that the highlight of the conference will be the scholarship gala, which will take place Friday evening, November 3rd. Several Illinois students will receive generous scholarships to help offset the cost of their college education.

Keynoting the gala will be economist and syndicated columnist Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Known nationally for her no non-sense perspective on politics, race and wealth, Malveaux's speech will focus on how African-Americans can use wealth to leverage political power.

Conference workshops will feature panelists from businesses throughout the state including Apple Computer and Harmony Health Plan. Roland S. Martin and Cliff Kelley of Chicago's WVON 1690 AM will serve as workshop moderators along with several Black Caucus members.

More than 500 Illinois residents are expected to attend the event. The deadline for registrations is Friday, October 27, 2006. For more information, contact the ILBC office at 217-544-0444.

Leading Political e-Greeting Card Website Offers New Print Tool for Campaign and Voters

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:28:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sept. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ElectionMall Technologies, Inc. (www.electionmall.com), a non-partisan provider of technology to campaigns and elections, has re-launched one of its popular online political products, Eyardsigns.com, with a new on-demand print feature that allows campaigns and voters to produce professional quality postcards, invitations, and greeting cards all at their computer keyboard.

The easy to use print option allows users to order, create and mail postcards, invitations, and greeting cards while simply sitting at their computers. Users choose a design, write a personalized message, purchase online, and have the postcard mailed directly to their recipients. The new print feature also allows campaigns to create custom print cards by uploading their own hi-resolution photos for an even more personalized greeting.

"In the past, campaigns have struggled with the ability to send-out personalized thank you notes or invitations to events. It was a complicated and time consuming process that only larger campaigns could afford. With Eyardsigns.com's new print feature, political campaigns can now create their own thank you greeting cards, postcards, or even send-out fundraising invitations with only a few clicks of their mouse," said Jenn Moore, E-Manager of Eyardsigns.com.

A trend setter in 2000 with its ability to capture email addresses and jumpstart spiral marketing campaigns, Eyardsigns.com is valuable strategic tool. Eyardsigns.com was utilized by both the Bush-Cheney Campaign and the Democratic National Committee to allow users to send-out political e-cards to their friends and families. Unlike other political sites, Eyardsigns.com's proprietary technology allows users to type a personal e-card, choose a background scene, add their political affiliation, and even select an audio file, such as "God Bless America," to accompany the e-card.

"When candidates run for office, people show support and loyalty by placing a yard sign in their yard. We took the same concept and applied it to the wide reach of the Web," said Ravi Singh, CEO and Founder of ElectionMall.com

Voters can begin using this cutting-edge technology today at www.eyardsigns.com and membership is free.

About ElectionMall(TM) Technologies, Inc.
ElectionMall Technologies, Inc., established in 1999, is a world leader in providing Internet-based non-partisan solutions for elections and campaigns, effectively utilizing technology and business expertise to enable candidates, advocacy groups, or nonprofits to generate enhanced gains in awareness, funds, and votes. Electionmall.com is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Los Angeles and Chicago. For more information, visit www.electionmall.com or call1-888-WEB-2-WIN.