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Michigan Nurses and Advocates for Obama

People interested in mental health, prison, education, and health reform. Especially interested in hearing from families of incarcerated individuals and ex-offenders for Obama.Also, people with disabilities wanting to make a change in policy and advance the rights of people with disabilities.

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How We Can Help President Pass the Stimulus Package

By Kathy from Dewitt, MI - Feb 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 am EST

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Well, it seems that Pres. Obama is right again. Washington won't change overnight. It seems that many have forgotten the months of work we did to send a message to Washington that we were ready for change. What I think is more important is that WE don't forget and get lazy, expecting them to just give it to us.

Republicans in the House and Senate are leaning toward thier tendancy not to listen and to go back to what we had for the past 8 years. We need to let them know that change has come. There were almost 2 million people in the Mall a few weeks ago. We cannot let them forget that!!!

We have to do what we did during the campaign, email and call each and every representative and let them know that we are still paying attention and we are still engaged and WILL BE ENGAGED from now on!!!

I live in Michigan and have contacted Gov. Granholm's office (D), Carl Levin (D), Debbie Stabenow(D) and Mike Rogers(R) and let them know that I want them to support the Stimulus Package. I personally feel like they need alot more Infrastructure money (we have potholes that cars get lost in and no money to repair them) But ALL Obama supporters need to contact their Govenor, and Congressional Representatives and put the pressure to work to pass this bill quickly.

I will personally be watching to see who votes for it and who votes against it. Their votes will be considered when mid term elections come around.

Go to www.congress.org if you are not sure of who you should contact. Your state website should have a contact button for your Govenor. WE HAVE GOT TO GET BACK TO WORK!!!

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What a sweet night!

By Carole B - Nov 5th, 2008 at 10:18 am EST

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I wept salty tears as I thought back over the years to the many sacrifices made by so many to bring this to fruition, to the work done by both blacks and whites to help eliminate our nation's ignorance. I thought of my own marches during the Civil Rights Era in Washington and in Chicago, even when to march risked terrible consequences. I thought back to Dr. King and his eloquence and the agony of hearing the words, "They shot Dr. King."

Tonight I saw Jesse Jackson biting his lip with tears streaming down his face, and I saw the light in the young people's eyes as they realized it was a new day. I pictured Michelle and the kids living in the White House, the promised puppy scampering from room to room.

Then I thought how never again can anything any ignorant racist says have the same impact because today my county, my beautiful America chose to elect a president based on his beliefs rather than the color of his skin. This was an amazing act of trust and an act accompanied by great joy. It will take a while to sink in. Over the last few weeks a black Republican friend of mine kept saying cynically," Do you really think this country is ready to elect a black man?" Well today I can tell him. Today I can affirm what he was afraid to dream.

Yes, we can. Yes, we can. Yes, we did.

Caroe Borges

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Michigan! We Did It!

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 9:31 pm EST

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Michigan!

We did it!

Michigan made its voice heard!

Thanks to your work - your effort knocking doors, making phone calls, talking to your neighbors - we did it.

Thanks to you, Michigan will be part of the change we need. Thanks to you, Michigan has decisively voted for Senator Obama. We've turned the page on the divisive politics of the past - thanks to you.

To our volunteers, to our staff - to everyone who worked so hard to make this day happen - thank you. We couldn't have done it without you, and you are what this campaign is and was all about.

This is hopefully just the beginning of what will be a fantastic night for our nation as other states follow Michigan’s lead and for Democrats up and down the ticket in Michigan.

Our work doesn't end here. We must keep working to make Michigan - and America - what we want it to be, and what it should be. Working together, there's nothing we can't do.

Thank you, for all that you've done.

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Vote, volunteer - victory

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 12:50 pm EST

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If you’re reading this now, chances are you’ve already heard dozens of pitches trying to get you to volunteer for the Obama campaign. If you’ve already volunteered - we thank you. This is a grassroots, “bottom-up” campaign, and your help is why we’ve been able to come this far.   But, it’s not over yet.

Even if you’ve volunteered before - or if you’ve always wanted to help out but never had the time - today is the day! Since Barack announced his candidacy for president on May 2, 2007, everything we’ve done has been in preparation for today - which is why it’s so important to not give up now. We need your help! Sign up to help out today at a Campaign for Change Get out the vote location near you, the most important day of the election here.

Michigan! This is our moment; this is our time! Get out and vote - and then volunteer - and tonight, we’ll celebrate victory. Don’t delay, volunteer today!

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Get out the vote on your campus

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 12:01 pm EST

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John McCain's campaign has as recently as yesterday said that they believe that students won't turn out to vote. Today is our day to prove them wrong and show America that young voters do matter. Our opponent and the media believe that young voters won’t show up - that we don’t care about the election, and are too lazy, too unwilling, or too unmotivated to actually get out and vote.

But today, we’ll prove them wrong.

 Today is the day to turn the page on eight years of failed Bush policies that have seen our middle class shrink, economy worsen, and college move out of reach for more and more people. Today is the day to make your voice heard!

What happens today will determine the direction we want our country to move in. Decades from now, your children will ask you what you did today. Do you want to be part of the moment that changed America - or do you want to stay home, and just hope for the best?  

Our moment is now. Get out and vote - bring your roommate, your friends, anyone you can think of. After you vote, help us get out the vote on this critical day - sign up to help get out the vote on your campus today!

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It's time

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 4th, 2008 at 7:00 am EST

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It's time.

Time for you to stand up and say what kind of country you want to live in.

Time to show that yes, we can bring the change Michigan needs.

As Barack said, "The time is now to shake off our slumber, and slough off our fear, and make good on the debt we owe past and future generations."

Yes, now is the time to get to the polls and cast your vote for the change we need, for Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The polls are open throughout Michigan from 7 a.m. EST to 8 p.m., and it's absolutely essential that you get out to the polls and vote.

If you need a ride to the polls or have any election day questions or problems, please call us toll-free at 1-888-MI-CHANGE.

Tell your friends; tell your family; tell your neighbors -- today is the day to stand up for the change Michigan needs. Stand up and be counted.

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You're invited...

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 9:45 pm EST

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YOU'RE INVITED to the
Michigan Democratic Party's
ELECTION NIGHT EVENT
at the
Detroit Renaissance Center

Finish up canvass and phone bank shifts as the polls close and then join the Michigan Democratic Party to watch the election returns and celebrate the work we have done together to get out the vote for change.

Guests will include Governor Jennifer Granholm, Lt. Governor John Cherry, Senator Carl Levin, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Judge Diane Marie Hathaway, Speaker Andy Dillon, MDP Chair Mark Brewer.

November 4, 2008
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center Ballroom
Detroit, MI

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Jay-Z: "I'm voting for Barack Obama!"

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 2:04 pm EST

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We have a lot of work to do

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 11:52 am EST

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REMINDER: if you are eligible, today (at 4 p.m.) is the last day to vote absentee in-person at your clerk's office. If you've requested your absentee ballot previously, it must be returned by mail or by hand to your local clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

For more information, call 1-877-767-6424, or visit the State of Michigan's voter information page.

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1 day!

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 10:11 am EST

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I know everyone is busy, has other things to do, has work, and is tired. But - there will be thousands of other days to work, thousands of other days to sleep, thousands of other days to run errands. This is our only day to make sure Barack Obama becomes president and if we win this election I truly believe each of those thousands of other days will be better.

That is why I am asking you to take off Election Day and help ensure that we elect Barack Obama our next president.

In twenty years you will not be thinking I sure am glad I slept those extra few hours or I am glad I saved my vacation or sick day. But I guarantee you that you will be proud for the rest of your life to have been part of the Obama Campaign on Election Day 2008.

Let's win this thing.
Josh

Sign up to help Get Out The Vote! It's the most important time of this campaign and we need your help!
Students! Help out on your campus getting out the vote and join Michigan Students for Obama!
With our Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool, you can make calls from your home, and print lists of your neighbors to canvass!

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My Own Closing Arguments

By Cliff Sharples - Nov 3rd, 2008 at 2:58 am EST

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After volunteering, writing, learning, participating, caucusing, speaking and experiencing the Race for the White House for almost 14 months now, I feel like I owe it to myself to make my own closing argument for why I have voted for Senator Barack Obama and ask that you join me. You may have your own set of reasons, whether they be pro-Obama or pro-McCain. These are a few of mine, not necessarily all-inclusive, but reasons that have stuck with me as we reach this historic week.

If you are also an Obama supporter, please take the time to send out your own closing argument to your family, friends, business associates and neighbors. Encourage them to do the same and ask for your network’s vote for Obama-Biden on November 4th. Election Day is upon us, and the stakes for our nation and our future could not be higher.

If you are a McCain supporter, I respect your decision and seek no further debate. The important thing is that we all participate in the process, take careful measure of the facts, discard the slanders and negativity, and vote for the kind of leader we want in these challenging times.

OK, so here are my closing arguments, being as brief as possible!

Barack Obama has the leadership qualities I look for in business and politics. Empathy, vision, courage, conviction, decisiveness. He is a listener, he balances opposing views, he seeks common ground, he understands that everyone’s perspectives are valid. He is steady, assured, articulate, energizing, compassionate, consistent. He is analytical, incredibly intelligent, a student of history, has a vast appreciation and understanding of our country’s constitution. He is diverse, global, and the most human of any of the Presidential candidates that I have seen in a long time.
As an entrepreneur, I have an appreciation for change and innovation, which I think is needed more than ever. America has been a beacon of light for the past 2 centuries. We have had good times and bad. We have had periods where maintaining the status quo was prudent. And we have had times when we needed a fresh, new approach. I believe we are sitting at a critical moment where America very badly needs a fresh approach. I can’t say that Barack Obama will fix all of our problems, but he represents the only candidate who has challenged many of the status quo policies and philosophies that have been increasingly decaying our country. It is time to take a chance on a new kind of leader with a new set of life experiences, from a new generation.
I want to reverse the downward spiral of America’s standing in the world. I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to visit many nations and experience several cultures around the world. I believe that we are part of a worldwide community of nations that must continue to work together to make peace, heal our planet, and fight for the rights of all individuals. Our reputation around the world has plummeted in the past 8 years under Bush-Cheney, coinciding with our waning ability to provide leadership and action on these critical areas. We have been behaving more like bullies than a beacon of hope and light. The world, however, knows how amazing the American People can be, which is why the entire planet is holding its breadth to see how resilient and self-governed we Americans can be. A President Obama will not solve world peace, world hunger or global warming all on his own. But just the mere act of electing for the first time a person of color, with a rich global upbringing and an inclusive world view that appreciates all perspectives will give a new hope around the world that America can reverse course from the treacherous path we have been lead down by the Republican Party and the Bush-Cheney Administration. Obama’s Presidency begins to create a climate where we can have a fresh start with our community of nations and make progress on the important collaboration we so desperately need.
I want my children to be inspired to participate and love this country as I do. I look at John McCain and I see the past. I am so ready for new leadership in Washington who will reject old-style politics, understand how we Americans live our day to day life and have a fresh perspective on the enormous problems we face in our economy, in our foreign policy and in our domestic agenda. I’ve seen Senator Obama speak in person a couple of times, and I have studied endless speeches, talks and writings he has done throughout his career. There is a genuineness in intent, an inspiration in his message and an understanding of our daily lives that I have not seen from any other political figure. I’m not a mindless believer. I am not typically prone to to “drink the Kool-Aid.” But this man has activated and inspired me in a way I have not previously been before. And in 14 months of working on and off on his behalf, that feeling has only grown. I care so much because I have kids who I want to have a passion for their government and their participation in the governing of their lives. I think there is an opportunity in Barack Obama to inspire my children's’ generation and prepare them for the enormous challenges and opportunities that await them in the future.
We can not pass up the opportunity Barack Obama represents. I would not have ever predicted 2 years ago that I would feel that America has an opportunity to once again reinvent itself to become even better and stronger than ever. But here we are, on the eve of making the most important national decision in my lifetime, and I feel optimistic and hopeful. And it’s not Obama the President that will solve all our problems and take us forward as a people. It’s going to be us. With President Obama, we will be more energized, passionate and motivated to take personal responsibility and action. We will be able to make faster progress at turning the page on racial divides. We will find a voice and a place to engage on issues we care about. We will be excited to embrace the next set of huge challenges affecting our lives.

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Monday's events

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

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Tomorrow's the last day before Election Day, and our offices will be humming with activity. We hope you can join us at some of these events:

At 11:30 pm, on the eve of election day, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. Senator Carl Levin, and Denise Ilitch, Candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents will join students and supporters for a “Midnight Madness,” Get Out the Vote Rally for Barack Obama in Ann Arbor. The rally will also feature a musical performance by Ann Arbor’s own “My Dear Disco.” Join Governor Granholm, Senator Levin, and Denise Ilitch at 11:30 in the Michigan Union Ballroom for the event!

Also, Lt. Governor John Cherry will appear at several events tomorrow:

12:15 pm        Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
Capitol Coney Island
4021 Van Slyke Rd
Flint, MI

2:30 pm          Plant Gate Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
TRW Automotive
2328 E Genesee Ave
Saginaw, MI

3:30 pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
UAW Local 467
2104 Farmer St
Saginaw, MI

Stop in one of our sixty-plus offices tomorrow!

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Choices

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 8:58 pm EST

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Re: Robin the Nurse

By Robin Laurain - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm EST

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My name is Robin the Nurse. Unlike Joe the Plumber, I want Barack Obama to be President of the United States. Joe the Plumber and I have something in common besides both being Americans. We have a fan by the name of Rhonda from Fresno.

Rhonda from Fresno has become my biggest fan/stalker as she has commented on several of my blogs. She talks about Joe the Plumber on one of them. She tells me I am ignorant and in the dark because I support Obama/Biden.

How did I get so lucky to get such a fan? How many profiles are there on MyBo? After reading several of her rants about how great Palin is, I maintained my cool and didn't tell her what an ignorant **** I thought she was ala Dan Akroyd's-"Jane, you ignorant ****!" Oh, but I wanted to. I thought-"wwod, since he is my Messiah",( according to Ms. Fresno).

She even inspired me to write a little prayer which I posted in a reply to one of her rants. What is it about some Christians where they feel they can judge who a real Christian is? I have been told many times what I am because I support Barack Obama. Good Christian isn't usually what comes out of thier mouth's.

Another thing, I love about the Rhonda from Fresno types are when they ask me, "How would you like it if your mother got an abortion and you couldn't be born?" I guess I wouldn't care much, since I wouldn't know that she had one, since I wasn't born." But, if I did know it out of mental telepathy or osmosis or something, this is what I would think: "Wow, my mommy feels so trapped that she wants to abort me. Where is her support system? Didn't they teach her sex education ?Why does she feel she is so alone? Where are all the Christians to help her through this? I feel great comapssion for my Mommy. I wish there was someone to help her." That, Rhonda from Fresno, is how I would feel.

Also, before you start judging who a good Christian is, I want to see your credentials. Did God deputize you to go forth and identify the good Christians? What's that? No, you answered. Oh, I didn't think so. You just took upon your self to cast stones at my morals and that of Barack Obama. Those who live in glass trailors shouldn't throw stones.

I personally abhor abortion. I worked in a clinic that performed them as a counselor. When the clinic realized I was also a nurse, they put me in the room where they performed the abortions. I found myself praying for the soul of the aborted fetus. Never did I feel anything but compassion towards the mother. I realized that I could not do that kind of nursing and left.

I still am pro-choice and I never would vote for a candidate because of one issue. Abortion is a serious decision that a woman needs to make for herself. It should not be made by the Goverment, Rhonda from Fresno, or the good Christians.

So in closing, Rhonda and your followers, keep reading my blogs. Visit my site http:/r.yuwie.com/robin1. Visit Michigan Nurses and Advocates for Obama.

Who knows? You may actually learn something about tolerance, compassion, and love instead of spewing your hate-mongering, bigoted view points. Feel free to bring your good friend, Joe the Plumber with you!

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TOMORROW: In-person absentee deadline

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 2:38 pm EST

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If you are elligible tomorrow is the deadline to vote absentee in-person at your local clerk's office.

If you've requested your absentee ballot previously, it must be returned by mail or by hand to your local clerk's office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

For more information, call 1-877-767-6424, or visit the State of Michigan's voter information page.

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2 days

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 2nd, 2008 at 1:15 pm EST

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As of the time of this post, there are 54 hours left until the Michigan polls close in the most important election of our lifetime.

Can you spare a few hours to help us out in these last fifty-four hours? There's so much to do, and your work will make such an impact. Check out some of the ways you can help us out:

Sign up to help Get Out The Vote! It's the most important time of this campaign and we need your help!
Students! Help out on your campus getting out the vote and join Michigan Students for Obama!
Lawyers! We need your help protecting the rights of Michigan voters - sign up to join the Obama Voter Protection Team!
With our Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool, you can make calls from your home, and print lists of your neighbors to canvass!

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What keeps me going

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 4:19 pm EDT

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The last Sunday

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 4:01 pm EDT

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The last Sunday to volunteer

We have events going on all over the state tomorrow, and all 60+ of our Campaign for Change offices will be buzzing with activity - why not stop in to see what's going on? Whatever amount of time you're able to spend will make a difference on Election Day. This election is so important, for Michigan and for our future, so don't just sit on the sidelines!

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

2:45pm         Phone Bank with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
Across from Campaign for Change Office
7 North Saginaw
Pontiac, MI

4:00pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Former Governor Jim Blanchard, Wayne County Sherriff Warren Evans
Campaign for Change Office Headquarters
2875 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI

4:00 pm         Canvass Kick-Off with Michigan AFL-CIO President Mark Gaffney
15031 Michigan Avenue
E. Dearborn, MI

4:00pm         Canvass Kick-Off with Governor Wayne State Paul Massaron, State Board of Education Vice President John Austin
CWA Local 4009
17233 W. Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI

4:00 pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer
Flint Campaign for Change Office
877 E. 5th Ave.
Flint, MI 48503

4:00 pm          Canvass Kick-Off with Michigan Change To Win President Phil Thompson
IBEW Local 665
5205 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, MI

4:45 pm          Phone Bank with Wayne State Governor Paul Massaron, State Board of Education Vice President John Austin
Southfield Campaign for Change Office
18284 W. Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI

5:15pm          Meet and Greet with Lieutenant Governor John D. Cherry
Saginaw Campaign for Change Office
122 N. Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602

5:30 pm          Bay City Democrats GOTV Dinner with Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Congressman Bart Stupak, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer
UAW Local 362 Hall
4427 Wilder Road
Bay City, MI

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3 days

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT

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With three days until Election Day, we need your help! Just today, the Huron Tribune, a newspaper in one of the "reddest" areas of Michigan endorsed Barack, showing that our message is carrying through every corner of Michigan. While momentum continues to build here in Michigan and around the country behind Barack's message of change, it's no time to let up. This race is not over, and it's no time for complacency. We have over sixty offices open across Michigan - why not stop in today?

Sign up to help Get Out The Vote! It's the most important time of this campaign and we need your help!
Students! Help out on your campus getting out the vote and join Michigan Students for Obama!
Lawyers! We need your help protecting the rights of Michigan voters - sign up to join the Obama Voter Protection Team!
With our Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool, you can make calls from your home, and print lists of your neighbors to canvass!
Use our Letters to the Editor tool to write your hometown paper about why you support Barack!

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Huron Daily Tribune endorses Barack!

By Josh In Michigan - Nov 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am EDT

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Obama, on the other hand, chose a running mate who complements him. Obama recognizes his lack of experience in foreign policy, and thoughtfully chose Joe Biden, who is a subject expert.
Also, Obama has made a commitment to end the U.S. occupation in Iraq, a position that is clearly favored by the American people. With McCain, there seems to be no end in sight.
While Obama has not been in Washington long and his inexperience is a weakness, he has shown the wisdom to seek advice from people who have knowledge and experience he can tap into.
More than anything else, this country needs change — a change in politics and a change in the economy. We fear a McCain presidency would be too similar to the last eight years. Barack Obama has the leadership abilities and the drive to make a difference, and hopefully, change this country’s momentum.
We endorse Barack Obama for President of the United States. Read the entire endorsement in the Huron Daily Tribune

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