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By Brenda in Richmond, VA May 1st 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

Go Obama!

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Wow - #3 or top ten

5/1 Morning News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO May 1st 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the May 1st *morning* news content.

For those who don't know, my name is Cris and I'm a Cuban-American who supports Barack Obama.

I run a blog that compiles pretty much every major news article and commentary that comes out each day about Senator Obama. My hope is that it's a useful tool for those who want to keep up with everything going on in the campaign. I also contribute my own commentary as well.

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

You can also help spread the word by "Digging" this news site:

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By Joshua from Davis, CA May 1st 2008 at 3:11 pm EDT

Once the Primaries are over, it would be smart if Obama made some actual policy concessions to
independents, like supporting restrictions on
partial birth abortions, and setting forth an
aggressive policy for lowering the number of
abortions by providing effective contraceptives
through Universal Health care.

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

I wonder how many men in Congress was the father of the aborted baby. It takes two and the guy made his choice not to use contraception. I hate how they always blame the woman when placed in a terrible decision.

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By Joshua from Davis, CA May 1st 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

I didn't assign blame. Effective contraception is
the point. I support funding research to develop
effective male contraception similar in
effectiveness to IUDs etc.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:22 pm EDT

Agreed!!

I'm pro-choice (thanks to The Audacity of Hope!), but I agree that contraception should have a major roll in the Universal Healthcare system. I don't think we should take it to the point where it starts touching on socialism, but there is still a LOT that needs to be improved upon. This is a BIG issue!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:36 pm EDT

*role*
oops :P

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By M from Dallas, TX May 1st 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT

North Carolina Primary - Vote Obama

Who do you predict will win the North Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary?

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Go Obama!!

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By A Rebirth May 1st 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT

***BLOG FRIEND REQUEST ***
I am willing to accept your invitation; please write to me today. Cheers!
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By Charles Town is O Town May 1st 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 1st 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

Has someone notified the authorities about this poster yet? This is cyber bullying and a very serious threat. Authorities need to be notified immediately at this point.

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By ♥Lynn♥ who is now seeing CHANGE in Politics and USA May 1st 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

Yes, I have reported it and now he is GONE.

Bye Bye TROLL.

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By Shiva May 1st 2008 at 4:51 pm EDT

I wish he will be an intern with Clintons.
That will be more fun for him.

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By Dinora May 1st 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT

This is for you AKA PA college

"If your hand offends you , cut it off. If your eyes stands between you and the best, gouge it our."

"You should know the truth, and the truth shall make free."

"So whatever you wish that man would do to you, do so to them, for this is the law and the prophets."

(Mathew 7:12)

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By Nelson from Northern VA May 1st 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

Celtic, I was always appreciate your links. Demconwatch posted new add-on delegates for HRC in NY, but I don't think they have the new add-ons you mention for Illinois. Including an additional superdel for HRC in CT, the delta is at 21 for SD's.

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With the IL add-ons you mention, the delta is 18. We need the little engine that could...

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By barbie snow in k-ville TN May 1st 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT

please send a THANK YOU to Joe Andrew for switching his endorsement from Hillary to Senator Obama..he is getting bombarded with "JUDAS" mail

His e address is jandrew@sonnenschein.com

thanks every one keep up the good work..get to the phones, people should be home from work now in Indiana..& NC

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By Jeri, from Denver CO. May 1st 2008 at 4:49 pm EDT

M from Dallas
I voted in the "youpoll."
I didn't realize that common folks, like us (for a lack of a better word) could actually sign up and create a poll. Maybe everyone else knew this but me.
I followed all the steps so I could create a poll. After signing up the system would never accept the characters it asked for at the end. So after trying & trying I gave up.
In any event, I usually answer all of the polling questions. But there was one striking poll
I don't remember the particular poll question. But, it was about the speech Barack gave on Race. The person that added the blurb about the speech (same persons that created the poll question) misquoted Barack's speech. And not in the positive either. I knew it didn't sound correct so I went back and read his speech.
Sure enough the person did this on purpose.
In this last poll you directed us to. I clicked on the persons name that initiated the poll and there you can see other polls he/she has created. Interesting how this person answers their own poll.
Anyway if we start seeing the media showing "YouPolls" we know a little more about it.
Maybe a little more information that anyone wanted. But I found it interesting.
Clinton large lead in this one. But the person giving the poll picked Clinton to win.

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. May 1st 2008 at 5:05 pm EDT

That vote is rigged it seems, no way...plus only 225 people voted in that vote...

I always say that 60% from a total of ten people voting always sounds better than just ten people voted.

Plus, alot of Obama supporters are no longer participating in those polls from what I gather from chat amongst bloggers here.

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By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. May 1st 2008 at 4:10 pm EDT

I hope they get rid of this jerk ASAP!

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By The Truth May 1st 2008 at 4:19 pm EDT

He's mad because Hillary's going to loose.

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By A Rebirth May 1st 2008 at 4:54 pm EDT

OMG - is BC that hateful?
A moment of prayer, folks - 3, 2, 1
Now let's kick his @$$ets to the curb!
:D

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 1st 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

Sorry to hijack

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Hello everyone I just called the office below regarding pizza bombs thanks to Steven. She said they really need help this Sunday they are ordering 500 pizza’s. Everyone please donate she is going to give me the exact information as to what pizza place and phone number. Please everyone donate as much as you can directly to Tammy, again I will be posting the exact information shortly waiting an email from her.

Indianapolis -- Volunteer HQ
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 682-2008
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By Deborah from Rockford, IL May 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

OBAMA IS ABOUT BEING POSTIVE, YOU NEED TO BLOG SOMEWHERE ELESE. TRY AOL THEY WOULD ENJOY YOUR COMPANY.

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By New Freedom, PA Obama supporter May 1st 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

A big "oooooh sixxxxxxxx" to you my sister and fellow Obama supporter.

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

Thanks

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT

Thanks was my only reply. How can I have 2 other messages deleted when my only post was thanks?

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 1st 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT

Yours was not deleted. It was from the person below you. Hugs to you

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:36 pm EDT

Thanks I thought I was crazy. (well, that is possible) but thanks for the info

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

I believe that the two deleted posts
were from you-know-who.
However, admin is on its toes right
now with you-know-who, so try not to
take offense if your post was deleted.

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:38 pm EDT

Thanks Lacy. I just wondered what was going on. Why does he come here?

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 1st 2008 at 3:46 pm EDT

Lace please help me push this, as soon as she updates me with the exact pizza location I will update it here. Thanks!

****************************** ****************************** ****************************** ****************************** **
Hello everyone I just called the office below regarding pizza bombs thanks to Steven. She said they really need help this Sunday they are ordering 500 pizza’s. Everyone please donate she is going to give me the exact information as to what pizza place and phone number. Please everyone donate as much as you can directly to Tammy, again I will be posting the exact information shortly waiting an email from her.

Indianapolis -- Volunteer HQ
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 682-2008
View map
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By EM doing her part to bend the arc May 1st 2008 at 3:57 pm EDT

This is a wonderful idea. There will be thousands of volunteers canvassing from all offices in IN and NC this weekend. It is so nice to have something to eat upon return. When I canvass we never stop to have lunch or dinner.....we push to hit every house we can before dark.

Thanks to all who participate. It will be greatly appreciated.

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 1st 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT

Thank you, please pass this around. I will update the blogs as soon as Tammy email me all of the information.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama May 1st 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

I'll say, Erin!

When we were in Valpo we worked 12-5 on nothing but the breakfast we had before we hit the road at 10 a.m. -- no lunch, no dinner! But those DQ ice cream "snacks" at 5:30 were pretty tasty! ;-P

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By Kim D, I survived the Tx Dem Convention, May 1st 2008 at 4:05 pm EDT

You dont need help with this effort, we are ALL here and will respond whenever needed. I thinks its a great idea and know the family will do what is needed.

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By Eileen in Maine May 1st 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT

has anyone considered finding a pizza place that will donate at least part of the value as an 'in kind' donation. After all they would be going to volunteer workers who are trying to make this country a better place for all.

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. May 1st 2008 at 5:30 pm EDT

Good idea.

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By LV Duckworth May 1st 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

Wish admin was on its toes at 2 in the morning - this person is terrible after hours! I know, I know - everyone needs to sleep sometime. LOL

Yes we can!

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 1st 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

I know that if we begin to value citizens and support them earlier in their lives and make America goals for longterm, rather than "instant gratification" fixes as always proposed by congress, less unwanted pregnacies will occur.

I also feel pro-life is caring about the people (men, women and children) in Iraq that have died and suffered as a result of the "pro-life" president's decisions.

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By VM May 1st 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

I agree. How can Pres. Bush call himself "pro-life" when he doesn't value the lives of countless Iraqi people?

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By Charles Town is O Town May 1st 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

Very true.

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 1st 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

He cannot. It is, in fact, hypocritical.

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By Saska May 1st 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT

In general, the Republican position seems to be that every baby has an inalienable right to life, but the "liberty and the pursuit of happiness" is part of their "ownership policy" -- as Barack says, "you're on your own."

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 1st 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

Our "friends" posts show the true desperation of Hillary's bid for president.

It would be easier to join us than fight the wave of change.

Even been in an ocean? Can't stop the surge. It is easier to flow with it.

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By Let's laugh for a change. May 1st 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

Talking of news, how come MSM isn't making a big deal about Tehran's protest to the UN regarding HRC's statement on obliterating Iran from the map? The UN says that this is a violation of UN's charter. It was buried in the CNN website this morning and has already been removed.

Meanwhile they made a field day about the very valid "bitter comment" and last night's news about Obama sliding in the poll of polls is still in their page.
really, MSM's judgment has has gone to the dogs...

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By AWE KOOTA BILXPAAK KOOXSHIIWIASH, which translates to "he who helps all people of the land." May 1st 2008 at 3:38 pm EDT

The person AKA "........ state college, PA" :

You Need Help!

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 1st 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

Frankly, he needs HOPE.

We offer hope.

Why do you want division?

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By Damon Boch May 1st 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT

I don't see those as concessions!

The ultra left act like abortions are a good thing and it alienates centrists and the right.

Every abortion is a terrible choice to face & a tradgedy. The issue is that having government in control of choice would compound that 1,000 times.

We must ensure that choice remains in the hands of women but we must also work hard as heck to create a society in which women need not face the terrible choice and there is a whole bunch of solutions at the center of our politics for that.

We need a leader who has the courage to walk right into the left right divide and pull people together to create real solutions.

I believe that Barack can do it and I hope he will have the courage too. It will differentiate him from the "actors" just like this gas tax fiasco has.

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 1st 2008 at 4:09 pm EDT

I do not think anyone thinks abortion is a good thing.

The access to abortion is their issue.

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! May 1st 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

One problem is that it a child can't get an asprian from the school, but planned parenthood group has access to come to that school and take your child to get an abortion without your premission.

Didn't planned parenthood org. endorse Hill.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA May 1st 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

No One is Pro Abortion-Barack Obama

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 4:43 pm EDT

Having a headache isn't even close in seriousness to having a baby.

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By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 1st 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT

If society can just stop viewing teen mothers as bad people having children out of wedlock and find support groups for them, I believe that the number of abortions we have each year would get lower. Think about it most people who have abortions do so out of:

1)Shame
2)Fear of being Criticized by adults (teens)
3)Wages suck when they don't have education beyond High School.

I believe BO said we have to change the way society views these pregnant women and improve education affordability , and salaries and then we will see a reduction in Abortions. I don't speak for BO, but I think he said something to this effect.

I read in his book that even though he is pro-choice, he says a prayer to God when he has to make a decision about abortions. But he knows that women will go somewhere else to get them like Guatamala and can die. Being pro-choice or pro-life is a tuff choice.....

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By MartisaHussein4Obama May 1st 2008 at 4:53 pm EDT

I can't agree with you more, it is about changing how people in this society thinks. Bottom line, if girls were too young to have babies; it would have never been possible for them to produce. But many situations make it impossible for them to take care of a child. The biggest is our society. We have change into this place of people that live in the world of classes; Lower, Lower Middle, Middle, and High.

Girls didn't just start having babies as teenager's in this century, this has gone on since time begin. Problem is society has changed so much that its unacceptable, and they make it so people don't like marriage, they don't like committment, they don't like family, they don't even like being around people who are different. So were stuck...

Abortion is not right, but what if you get pregnant after you are game raped. Why should a woman have to go through that? What if she gets pregnant by a man who is marriage and he didn't tell her? What if she gets pregnant by her father who is abusive?

Do you know what type of child she is producing and the affects it will have on both the mother and the child? Even if this child is adopted they normally have problems. So, why should the choice of keeping this child be societies?

It should be her choice, and her responsibility to deal with it, not society and especially not republicans and democratic who have no real idea about what's going on in the society they are living off the backs of.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama May 1st 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

I'm with you on the partial birth abortion issue, Joshua. This has been one issue I do disagree with Barack on, and it is a big issue for a lot of the Independents and Republicans I have been calling in Indiana this week.

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By Courage 2 Change May 1st 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

Watch on One Page/ without Clicking on multiple Links

WATCH Startling Documentary The Clinton Chronicles/ It is a MUST SEE !

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For Great Obama News Click on the Link below

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. May 1st 2008 at 5:58 pm EDT

Micael Moore's on Larry King Live talking about Barack Obama..Doing a really good job supporting Obama and tearing down Hillary...Yea!

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By Kayla May 1st 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

Hillary's War

In May 2007, months after declaring her run for the presidency, Hillary spoke out vocally against the war in Iraq for the first time in congress.

This was a far cry from her initial support of the war. Not only had she supported it when 23 of her fellow senators had not, she went further than almost ALL her democratic colleagues by claiming that Saddam was working with Al Qaeda, an untrue, republican talking point that scared many Americans into believing that invading Iraq was somehow linked to 9/11, though there was no evidence of this.

She did not read the National Intelligence reports, even though senators that had read it urged the others to do so, saying that the reports would prove that invasion of Iraq was unjustified.

Many colleagues believed that her support of the war was due to insecurity that she might not appear "tough" enough. Note that today, the same insecurities have been suspected as the reasoning behind her exaggerations about her role in Northern Ireland and Bosnia.

Read 'Hillary's War', a New York Times feature story detailing Hillary's history of support for the Iraq war.

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Also please digg the article
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For contrast, read Barack's statement against invading Iraq
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Some people talk tough, but when it comes to taking a stand, who measures up?

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By Natasha May 1st 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT

Why do you care so much about the Obama Campaign?

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Tell us your story, and we'll publish it online for the world to see.

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By Election from Thibodaux, LA May 1st 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

Three Candidates, Two Sets of Rules - Is It Racism?
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(this is a good read)

Don’t Screw Up, Democrats, Barack Obama is Your Man:
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Hillary Clinton Causing Fatal Democratic Party Split:
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By JillianO formerly JROBAMA May 1st 2008 at 4:41 pm EDT

Go Bama!!!

Check out this GREAT interview w/ Barack and Michelle!!! Be sure to give it 5 stars!!!! Right now it only has 2.5.

Make sure you watch the video..especial the final 2 minutes. SOOOOOOOO Cute!!!

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By ahsugarbear May 1st 2008 at 5:42 pm EDT

Where is the link?

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By Ann ~ believing in hope and embracing change May 1st 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

Congrats ~ Yes We Can!!!

DaVaughn and I would love to reach our fundraising goal today we only need $85.00 more and you can help. Link

We are committed to helping change the political process by helping build a campaign founded on a broad base of support from ordinary Americans like us.

STOP THE DRAMA ~ VOTE FOR OBAMA

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By Jason May 1st 2008 at 5:02 pm EDT

The pace is picking up on calls!! Great work everyone! We need to pick up the pace even more, meaning make a few more calls each day. If we stay at the current pace we will be about 80,000 calls short of our goal of 1 million.

We can do this! Yes we can and yes we will!

Jason

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

Congrats :D

Obama live (sometime soon!)
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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Obama is NOW LIVE
Audio is up!

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By Ann ~ believing in hope and embracing change May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

He is on now.

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By Syd *** Exotique est magnifique*** May 1st 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

Congrats I was so close .

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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 3:09 pm EDT

Whoohooo! Go VA!

~*~*~*~*Congrats on first~*~*~*~*~

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By Brenda in Richmond, VA May 1st 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

:)

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By Brenda in Richmond, VA May 1st 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

I am feeling really fired up today. We need just over 22,000 more new donors to hit the 1.5 million mark. I got one of my friends to donate last night, and he sent it to his brother. Let's end this thing on Tuesday with a clear message.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:11 pm EDT

we had 50,000 to go yesterday!!!
WooHoo!

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By Brenda in Richmond, VA May 1st 2008 at 3:12 pm EDT

I know - there have been an explosion of new donors in the last 24 hours. I love it!

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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT

I posted this on the previous thread, but I *know* we can do it if we make a hard push the next few days in IN!

I just created my first personal fundraising page, with a very small goal, just to get my nerve up.

You see, I'm pretty shy. But, I will go ahead and put myself out there, and FOR EVERY DOLLAR I RECEIVE TODAY, I will make a call to Indiana!

Yes, that's right. Me! (me?) Phonebanking. Calling total strangers and talking to them about their political choices.

But I can only do a STRONG PUSH if I get up the nerve. I'm scared of rejection!

So, please...consider making a donation to my brand new fundraising page, with it's itty bitty goal, so that I will get off my butt, swallow my nervousness, and MAKE THOSE CALLS!

$100 to Barack = 100 calls from me to Indiana!

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By Rebecca Hussein Kurth May 1st 2008 at 3:21 pm EDT

Are you calling Indiana?

Would it help you to know….

What areas/towns you are calling in Indiana (based on the telephone number)?

What areas/towns in Indiana are more likely to vote for Obama?

Then please go to my blog:

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I have generated tables of information that you can print off at home, which allow you to answer these questions by looking-up the first part of the telephone number (from the on-line phonebanking tool).

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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 4:03 pm EDT

Thanks! This is great and very helpful.

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By jlynne May 1st 2008 at 4:17 pm EDT

I wanted to help you get started with making calls. Thanks!

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By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

Congrats!

Senator Obama is now 283 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

Texas Superdelegate John Patrick Endorses Obama: 283 To Go

Patrick is a Democratic National Committee member, a 31 year member of the United Steelworkers (USW) as well as a Vice President of the Texas AFL/CIO. The endorsement brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Barack Obama to 249. Barack is now 283 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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TOTAL remain Delegates

may 3 Guam 4

may 6 Indiana 72

North Carolina 115

may 13 West Virginia 28

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15

John Edwards 18
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TOTAL 426 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL Super Delegates - 795

Obama - 249 Clinton - 264 = 513
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TOTAL - 282 Super Delegates remain

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TOTAL 708 pledged plus Super delegates remain ....

Senator Obama is now 283 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:49 pm EDT

Texas Superdelegate John Patrick Endorses Obama: 283 To Go

Patrick is a Democratic National Committee member, a 31 year member of the United Steelworkers (USW) as well as a Vice President of the Texas AFL/CIO. The endorsement brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Barack Obama to 249. Barack is now 283 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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TOTAL remain Delegates

may 3 Guam 4

may 6 Indiana 72

North Carolina 115

may 13 West Virginia 28

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15

John Edwards 18
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TOTAL 426 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL Super Delegates - 795

Obama - 249 Clinton - 264 = 513
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TOTAL - 282 Super Delegates remain

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TOTAL 708 pledged plus Super delegates remain ....

Senator Obama is now 283 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:11 pm EDT

COUNT DOWN FOR SUPER DELEGATES NEEDED TO SURPASS THE SUPER DELEGATES CLINTON HAS: Most Pledged Delegates, 19 missing to add Most Super Delegates to the list.

April 29: 21 Super Delegates needed: Added DNC Richard Machacek (IA),Rep. Ben Chandler(KY) for Obama, Gov. Mike Easley (NC), Rep. Ike Skelton (MO) for Clinton.
April 30: 20 Super Delegates needed. Added Rep Bruce Braley (IA,) Congressman Baron Hill, Rep.Lois Capps (CA) for Obama, DNC William George (PA), Luisette Cabanas, Puerto Rico for Clinton.
May 1: 19 Super Delegates needed. DNC Joe Andrew (IN) moved from Clinton to Obama, three IL add-ons Mayor Daley, House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn-Currie, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger for Obama. DNC John Osen (CT) for Clinton. She also got 4 add-ons from NY Andrew Cuomo, Tom DiNapoli, Virginia Fields, Carmen Arroyo.

Please donate to my fundraiser for every Super Delegate we gain.
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Re: Yes we can | Report to Admin

By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 1st 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

Sorry to hijack!!

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Hello everyone I just called the office below regarding pizza bombs thanks to Steven. She said they really need help this Sunday they are ordering 500 pizza’s. Everyone please donate she is going to give me the exact information as to what pizza place and phone number. Please everyone donate as much as you can directly to Tammy, again I will be posting the exact information shortly waiting an email from her.

Indianapolis -- Volunteer HQ
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 682-2008
View map
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Re: Yes we can | Report to Admin

By Denise from Sarasota, FL May 1st 2008 at 5:33 pm EDT

FACT IS: Clinton Has Lost ENTIRE BLACK VOTE !)

It is absolutely amazing how the media is spinning the Clinton victory in Pennsylvania.....regardless of the facts. First of all, although she was leading in the polls by over 22%, she won by 9.4%....not 'double digits' which sounds so much more like a blowout. Secondly, unless Hillary wins every remaining primary by 76% or more, it is absolutley mathematically impossible for her to catch Obama in the pledged delegate count. That's just a fact. Obama is leading in delegate count, number of states won and popular vote, even though now she has convinced some in the media to count the votes in Michigan and Florida to claim a lead in popular vote, although the fact is.....those states don't count.

While the media is dissecting the demographics, for some reason they keep leaving one verrrrry important statistic out of their breakdown. The Major Fact Is.....BILLARY HAS ALIENATED AND LOST THE ENTIRE BLACK VOTE ! Where's THAT fact ? And they have the gall to think that they can claim her to be more electable to superdelegates.......with close to zero black support......ARE THEY NUTS ???????? Hillary Clinton is the first democratic presidential nominee in modern day history to lose the entire black vote ! That, too, is a fact !

THE STRATEGY IS SIMPLE:

It is time for EVERYONE to contact the DNC and every superdelegate that we can trace and remind them that due to her own actions HILLARY HAS LOST THE ENTIRE BLACK VOTE ! How in the world could she and Bill have the nerve to claim more electabilty when they have lost an entire race of people....the very group that the Democratic Party has always been able to count on.

SPEAK OUT !!!!

Call The DNC TODAY at 202-863-8000 or contact them at Democrats.org.
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Re: Yes we can | Report to Admin

By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 1st 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

You guys please help, these people will be knocking on doors this weekend, talking until there mouths run dry. When I called the HQ listed below it was so loud people are hyped, we should get hyped and feed them. Since we cannot be there the least we can do is FEED them. Please do not look over this post. Read below how you can feed the volunteers common now.
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Ok everyone here is the information to the pizza place they are familiar with the event going on this Sunday, that can take payments over the phone and will email you a receipt apparently this can be used as contribution to the campaign per Tammy at the volunteer HQ listed below. Thanks to everyone who chips in and to everyone who could not. I do not know exactly how many pizza I can buy I’m hoping to buy five.
tnr20@hotmail.com
Jerwonna,
We have an Early Voting Event
Sunday May 4, 2008

Outside City Market
222 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN

Tables will be set up!

Here is the information for ordering pizza to our event. Order Pizza to
be delivered at Noon to the address above.
You can call and they will take your information on the phone.

Donatos Pizza
(317) 231-9700

Any questions email Sam at:

sdetzner@barackobama.com
or call her at 630-864-8667

Thanks, Tammy
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Hello everyone I just called the office below regarding pizza bombs thanks to Steven. She said they really need help this Sunday they are ordering 500 pizza’s. Everyone please donate she is going to give me the exact information as to what pizza place and phone number. Please everyone donate as much as you can directly to Tammy, again I will be posting the exact information shortly waiting an email from her.

Indianapolis -- Volunteer HQ
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 682-2008
View map
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Re: Yes we can | Report to Admin

By barbie snow in k-ville TN May 1st 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

whew,,those look like some tough customers..

Hope he is able to connect with them..

Re: Yes we can | Report to Admin

By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 1st 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

Sorry to Hijack!

Please help!!!!!
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Ok everyone here is the information to the pizza place they are familiar with the event going on this Sunday, that can take payments over the phone and will email you a receipt apparently this can be used as contribution to the campaign per Tammy at the volunteer HQ listed below. Thanks to everyone who chips in and to everyone who could not. I do not know exactly how many pizza I can buy I hope to buy five.
tnr20@hotmail.com
Jerwonna,
We have an Early Voting Event
Sunday May 4, 2008

Outside City Market
222 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN

Tables will be set up!

Here is the information for ordering pizza to our event. Order Pizza to
be delivered at Noon to the address above.
You can call and they will take your information on the phone.

Donatos Pizza
(317) 231-9700

Any questions email Sam at:

sdetzner@barackobama.com
or call her at 630-864-8667

Thanks, Tammy
****************************** ****************************** ****************************** ****************************** **
Hello everyone I just called the office below regarding pizza bombs thanks to Steven. She said they really need help this Sunday they are ordering 500 pizza’s. Everyone please donate she is going to give me the exact information as to what pizza place and phone number. Please everyone donate as much as you can directly to Tammy, again I will be posting the exact information shortly waiting an email from her.

Indianapolis -- Volunteer HQ
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 682-2008
View map
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Re: Yes we can | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

Wondering what some of these seniors were thinking as they watched Obama

yes | Report to Admin

By Syd *** Exotique est magnifique*** May 1st 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

yes we can

maybe | Report to Admin

By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 1st 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

Hello....

Golly | Report to Admin

By Tom - "We are here to light the candle" May 1st 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Gee

Yes | Report to Admin

By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

We Can!

It's a Beautiful Day. | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Yes We Can.

Lafayette, IN Campaigning | Report to Admin

By Chris Arnold May 1st 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

It's been a busy couple of days in the Greater Lafayette area of Indiana. I hope everyone who can makes it out to help canvass or call before Tuesday!

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

This link is to a domain that is for sale. Not sure if it is covered by TOS.

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By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) May 1st 2008 at 3:22 pm EDT

He was soliciting donations to his site for Barack last night. We kept shutting him down.

Re: Cool! | Report to Admin

By Booman May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Good try. Reported.

Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" May 1st 2008 at 3:09 pm EDT

For anyone needing a reminder ~

Barack and Michelle will be on Countdown tonight and Barack's on Meet the Press on Sunday.

Re: Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

We're all over it.

Re: Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ May 1st 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT

Cee will you report back to us with Maryland's delegate outcome?

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By Ann ~ believing in hope and embracing change May 1st 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

Thanks for the info.

Re: Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By Ilya May 1st 2008 at 3:20 pm EDT

Looking forward to it.

Re: Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama May 1st 2008 at 3:27 pm EDT

Are they on with him live or just the video of their appearance on NBC this morning?

Re: Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama May 1st 2008 at 3:28 pm EDT

Are they on with him live or just the video of their appearance on NBC this morning?

Re: Barack on Countdown tonight | Report to Admin

By YOLA May 1st 2008 at 4:10 pm EDT

Did you guys hear Keith O. last night saying he wants a President that is much much smarter than he is? He was having a conversation with my 2nd favorite guy Eugene R.

They are so good!

MAIN -- MEDIA COVERUP | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2008 at 3:09 pm EDT

Please Bookmark My Blog for Relevant Thinking About the Campaign and Beyond

Please DIGG articles below that you feel are helpful to Barack. There is a DIGG link below every article.

HOME: Link

TODAY

Michelle Obama on Why Barack Link
Bayh A Snake in The Grass Link
Clinton, Bayh, Magnequench & Truth Link
Superdelegate Joe Andrew Endorses Obama Link
Hillary Clinton's Unforgiving Debts Link

RECENT

Barack Obama Splits with Reverend Wright Link
Limbaugh & Superdelegates Link
Obama Trumps Republicans Link
A Choice Not an Echo 2008 Link
Obama The Intrepid Link
Obama Hits Bread & Butter Issues Link
How Jeremiah Wright Helps the Obama Campaign Link
Clinton's Amnesia Persists, Hayden Reveals Link
Governor Rendell Honors Louis Farrakhan Link
Obama Most Electable By Far Link
Obama, McCain, Clinton on Economy Link
More Superdelegates Move to Obama Link
Obama and Dan Rather Discuss The Campaign Link

STRATEGY

My New Obama Magic Number -- 59 Link
Obama's Victory Margins Dwarf Clinton's Link
Edwards People Move to Obama Link
Obama Campaign Should Run People Ads Link

BARACK ON THE ISSUES

Obama Cooper Union Speech on The Economy Link
Obama's Deep Roots -- As Now, So in 1995 Link
The Making of A New Obama Coalition Link
Obama Changes The Political Landscape. A look at Ike's Farewell Address and the Progressive Platform of 1912. Link
Barack Obama's Agenda for Health Care Link
Barack Obama's Agenda for A New Foreign Policy Link

MSM ALERTS

Actual Pennsylvania Primary Results Link
Actual Context of Barack's "Bitter" Remarks Link
Documenting Hannity's Debate Instructions to Stephanopoulos Link
Mayor Daley on Bill Ayers Link
Bill Ayers Corrects A Key Misperception Link
Should We Pity Bill Clinton? Link
Video: Context of FOX "God Damn" Soundbite
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HOW WE WIN

Unabashed Racism and Nice Guy Politics Link
How Hillary Won PA -- Montana Ah Ha Moment Link
John Stewart Gets It Right Link
Michigan and Florida Voters Weigh in Link
Hillary Opens the Jaws of Hell Link
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MUCH MORE -- EXCELLENT BLOG SEARCH

CLOSING IN ON TWO MILLION MILES!!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 1st 2008 at 3:09 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 29 out-of-state volunteers to TX/OH, 32 to PA, and another 17 to IN/NC.

This means ***1,950,000 MILES*** have been donated to date — putting ***78 VOLUNTEERS*** on the ground, helping bring it home for Barack.

Our focus now turns to the next important states.

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to spend a week or more in an upcoming primary state, but can’t afford to pay your own way, contact me and I’ll try to match you with an airline ticket.

DONORS: It takes 25,000 miles for a ticket. So — who’s got at least 25,000 on the same airline which they’d like to donate toward making sure Barack Obama is our next President?

Step right up — I’m getting requests almost daily from volunteers who want to help but can’t afford the airfare. Donate now, please, so we can get these people where they’re most needed. *** WE NEED MORE MILES! ***

Please call me at 714-536-6104 California time. (Don’t reply on the blogs; I probably won’t see your response.)

HELP, HELP, HELP!!!! WE HAVE ONLY ONE TICKET LEFT!!! (Yes, I know I’m yelling. I’m trying to get your attention.)

Re: CLOSING IN ON TWO MILLION MILES!!!! | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD May 1st 2008 at 3:20 pm EDT

Thanks Michelle, you are doing great work!

awwwwwwww | Report to Admin

By maria from europe May 1st 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

i love the pictures

Good deal... | Report to Admin

By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

He really needs to reach out to the seniors, every election year the Repugs go on the offensive and try to scare the seniors about Social Security.

the store | Report to Admin

By Michelle B May 1st 2008 at 3:11 pm EDT

Re: the store | Report to Admin

By meta May 1st 2008 at 3:24 pm EDT

You have to keep track of it. It doesn't get added to your fundraising counter.

ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 1st 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

Link

I don't get why a candidate who is losing gets so much free air time from the media and actually a free spot to have a townhall meeting right before IN and NC vote.... Do you really think they would do this for anyone else but hillary!?!?

I don't know what's going to happen on Tuesday but I hope by some miracle we can finally knock hillary out...Hillary staying in this rce is toxic is not helping at all!

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 1st 2008 at 3:22 pm EDT

can we have MSNBC/KO or maybe CBS set up a townhall for Obama?

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Holly AKA NVS_NOT, 1 MORE DAY! May 1st 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

I with you. We need to figure out away to land a KO blow. We have to. There's no if's and or buts about it.

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity May 1st 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

I agree with you completely. I also don't understand how so many hard working Americans are donating their $$ to HRC's campaign, even though they are fully aware that she will likely lose. ~57% of PA voters voted for her while explicitly saying that they were pessimistic that she would win. It is unbelievable to me.

When the ship is sinking, jump!
OBAMA '08

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. May 1st 2008 at 5:45 pm EDT

One reason she got the hall is because the guy that's been sporting her around town has alot of influence in the area apparently. She knew what she was doing in getting people to IOU her. Only the brave ones have enough courage to stand against the Clinton's favor's or not.

I think since Barack cannot use smear campaign we should make sure the world knows and sees every damaging video of Hillary Clinton all weekend long up until Tuesday for it to be blasted everyone. There has got to be a way to get the Bless the Rich People clip played online not everyone is in the Clintons' pockets. I really think to get the AA vote we need to get the word out that HRC and her hubby were participants with the Daughters of the Confederate.

Also, if we can get the video clip of the soldier that said they were offended about the sniper fire because they had actually been shot at...and that one would not forget that and that they were offended... We need to get that on t.v. and in the paper's and not allow it to go on seen....If we have to tell 2-people these stories if they tell 2-people it will get around... We have got to help Barack to win all these primaries...

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By The Dream Merchant R.I.P Sean Bell May 1st 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

If Barack was not leading in the popular vote and the delegate count they would not even be entertaining him. Look at what they did to Mike Huckabee after Romney dropped out. The media is completely biased, but that's ok we're not gonna whine about because we still have a long way to go. We're gonna stay focused and make it work.

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man May 1st 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT

he should do a town hall from Indiana on Oprah on Monday!

Thats how to counter it! She gets a much bigger audience then This week does!

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Madtown May 1st 2008 at 3:50 pm EDT

I agree that is a great idea!!! You should forward that to HQ.

Re: ABC sets up townhall for hillary! | Report to Admin

By Babysqueezer May 1st 2008 at 3:55 pm EDT

This is an easy one. Everybody who looks like her base, (and you know who you are)should go and see if they can ask her some of the questions she doesn't want to answer. If you are polite, but firm, they can't reaaly complain.

NEED HELP! | Report to Admin

By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change May 1st 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

I've decided to make phone calls to people in NC but I can't get it to work.

This is my first time making calls. When I go to the phonebank area it says that I have no phone numbers selected for me. When I click on "request more phone numbers" no numbers will come up.

Can someone help me?

North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Please don't forget to call NC. Remind them they can vote early up until May 3rd. Here's the link to find their polling stations:

Link

Obama LIVE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Obama LIVE!!!!!

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Re: Obama LIVE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By The Dream Merchant R.I.P Sean Bell May 1st 2008 at 3:36 pm EDT

Thanks I'm watching now.

Barack Live Now | Report to Admin

By Doc from Orlando, FL May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Link

Sunny | Report to Admin

By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 1st 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Today is a wonderful sunny day in NC..Good afternoon Fam..

News | Report to Admin

By A New & Better Day! May 1st 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT

Rev. Wright's honorary degree canceled by Northwestern:

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Re: News | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT

!!

Wow...!

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 1st 2008 at 3:28 pm EDT

Ditto....

Re: News | Report to Admin

By RINNYFOROBAMA May 1st 2008 at 3:28 pm EDT

thats sad!

Re: News | Report to Admin

By 오 바 마 (ChiSox) May 1st 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT

I am a Northwestern alum and this is the right thing to do. Regardless of how anyone feels about what he said, commencement needs to be about the graduates, and this would have been a circus.

Re: News | Report to Admin

By Paul J. Los Angeles May 1st 2008 at 5:05 pm EDT

Implicit message in the revocation - Don't F! with Obama!

OBAMA RALLY ABOUT TO START | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD May 1st 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

It is cutting in and out, but it is about to start Link

Legal Action | Report to Admin

By I'm4Obama May 1st 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

The troll has crossed the line. Blacking out the entire blog I would think has to violate the law. I hope we can take legal action against this type of cyber vandalism.

Re: Legal Action | Report to Admin

By meta May 1st 2008 at 3:21 pm EDT

I'm absolutely sure they are all over it.

Re: Legal Action | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

Let's make sure they are - a few calls to HQ to make sure the overnight thread is OK?!

Re: Legal Action | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident May 1st 2008 at 3:24 pm EDT

The troll has more than crossed the line on more than one occasion.

He is getting progressively worse and more erratic.

The guy is seriously mentally ill and dangerous! I keep complaining that he needs to be tracked down and arrested. He's very bad news. He is not harmless.

This poster has been removed due to objectionable or inappropriate postings

Re: So handsome! | Report to Admin

By meta May 1st 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

The ladies were asking for kisses! It was pretty funny.

So handsome! | Report to Admin

By A Rebirth May 1st 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

I haven't heard that term "Sunday go to meeting" for quite a while; it brought back so many fond memories, but I digress. Senator Obama reminds me of the grandson going to see his grandparents; I am certain he lookked just as cute to them, hence the request for kisses. (lol!)

Re: So handsome! | Report to Admin

By VM May 1st 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT

I don't see how anyone could ever be mean to Barack. He's got the kindest, most innocent looking face. It's strange how fiction-like this whole crazy election is. Hillary with her cackle and bug eyes next to such a gentleman -- makes you wonder.

Re: So handsome! | Report to Admin

By VM May 1st 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT

I don't see how anyone could ever be mean to Barack. He's got the kindest, most innocent looking face. It's strange how fiction-like this whole crazy election is. Hillary with her cackle and bug eyes next to such a gentleman -- makes you wonder.

OBAMA RALLY ABOUT TO START | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD May 1st 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

It is cutting in and out, but it is about to start Link

A Superb Video of OBAMA’s REAL LEADERSHIP FOR SENIORS!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Jennifer Hussein White ----"On to the White House with Senators Obama/Biden" May 1st 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

Often labeled "the greatest generation," our SENIOR CITIZENS have seen a lot in their time. Many of them marched for equality beside Martin Luther King Jr., fought for justice with Bobby Kennedy, or answered a timeless call to service under President John F. Kennedy.

But now, many of them need help. They're concerned about Social Security or dealing with the maze of coverage for Medicare Part D. They're paying too much for prescription drugs and coping with rising costs on everything. More than anything, they're worried about the country they're leaving behind to their children and grandchildren.

Across this country and the remaining grandiose of states and territories: GUAM, INDIANA, NORTH CAROLINA, WEST VIRGINIA, KENTUCKY, OREGON, MONTANA, SOUTH DAKOTA, and PUERTO RICO---people are ready for NEW LEADERSHIP. They're ready for the torch to be passed to a new generation to bring about change we can believe in.

Please share this MUST SEE video to bring about "CHANGE"---

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Help w/ phonebanking | Report to Admin

By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT

What do you guys say to break the ice when you phonebank?

Do you just jump right in? Do you follow the script to a "tee"? Or do you try to make genuine conversation first and then get to the nitty gritty about Obama?

I want to make an impression and get a personal touch but I also know I can't spend tons of time on the phone with each caller if I want to meet my goal of 100.

Re: Help w/ phonebanking | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 1st 2008 at 3:27 pm EDT

I let them know who I am and who I am calling for right away. I tell them my full name so that I appear to be up front and genuine. I ask how they are doing and if they mind if I take a minute of their time. Then I go into my rap.

If you are inexperienced it is good to keep to your script at first until you feel more comfortable. As you can experience you will find that you can deviate from the prepared script and be conversational.

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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

Oh god. This feels like sales. I suck at sales!

I just have to keep telling myself "it's for a good cause, it's for a good cause, it's for a good cause."

Re: Help w/ phonebanking | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 1st 2008 at 3:45 pm EDT

In many senses it is sales. But you have it exactly right. It is a good cause. If you truly believe that, then it is an "easy sale". If it were some other "product" then it might be a problem but in this case it should be ok.

Just believe in what you say and speak from your heart and you will do fine.

Re: Help w/ phonebanking | Report to Admin

By ♦Sistah 4 Obama♦ May 1st 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

I've been meaning to phonebank... I signed up and everything but I've been too busy. (*eyes looking down*)=) I promise to make calls this weekend!

But I wanted to give you some words of support. Just be yourself. When someone is genuine on the line, we can hear it. I say read from the script in the beginning to present yourself. But don't stick to the script...

Good Luck... I know you'll make us proud.

~kyla

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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

Thank you so much.

Jeans | Report to Admin

By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT

Barack has to take off that suit and tie. He looks like part of the establishment which he is trying to work against. A pair of jeans and no tie would go along way with the working middle class.

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By Please delete my profile... May 1st 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

Not so sure about the jeans thing.. Remember it is not the same for a person of color. I know, I know... we think different, but a lot of people think a person is worthy of something by how they dress. he still has to look presidential. There is tigma of looking too young or inexperienced and well too regular.

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ May 1st 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT

Suit and tie with older folks, I know my parents still think that way.

He needs kakis and nice shirt for everyone else...oh and Michelle by his side. It is soooo impressive and a stark difference between the two marriages. It is a nice reminder of what a family he has. It makes me smile. It is good to have the family because it does make him a "regular" guy. We all know he is looking out of them, and this will make him look out for us too!

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Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 1st 2008 at 3:29 pm EDT

i think he should be tying off a calf during these talks.

or, something even trickier... serve coffee.

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By S v K May 1st 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT

Yeah....in a wife-beater tank-top with soup stains on it...

SvK

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 1st 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT

LOL, not that is REALLY funny. I almost double over.

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Saska May 1st 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT

I work at a company where sometimes I wear slippers all day. I think that the suit and tie show respect to his audience.

I see it like a job interview: even when I interviewed where I work, I wore a dress (something that happens, oh, maybe twice a year).

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 1st 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

i wear a dress at work ;)

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 1st 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT

Heavens Kevin....ROTFLMAO

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Saska May 1st 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

As we say on the intertube, Kevin...

Pics or it didn't happen!

=D

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By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! May 1st 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT

Well here's proof that Bill wears a dress!!

Check this out that I just made!!

Don't send a lame eCard.
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Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Von from Omaha May 1st 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

Can't agree with this. Casual yes. Jeans no. Barack just isn't a jeans kind of guy to me and i think others might see it as a low level form of pandering.

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By S.R.E May 1st 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT

I think he should dress the way he thinks is appropriate. I hate it when you see a candidate change things like dress and hair just to "connect" with the people. If you were giving a speech to thousands of people, wouldn't you dress for it? Now, if he is going to eat ice cream, shoot some hoops, or march in a parade, then he should dress the way he normally would for that. Basically, let him be him. He will do much better that way.

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Denise from Sarasota, FL May 1st 2008 at 5:46 pm EDT

FACT IS: Clinton Has Lost ENTIRE BLACK VOTE !)

It is absolutely amazing how the media is spinning the Clinton victory in Pennsylvania.....regardless of the facts. First of all, although she was leading in the polls by over 22%, she won by 9.4%....not 'double digits' which sounds so much more like a blowout. Secondly, unless Hillary wins every remaining primary by 76% or more, it is absolutley mathematically impossible for her to catch Obama in the pledged delegate count. That's just a fact. Obama is leading in delegate count, number of states won and popular vote, even though now she has convinced some in the media to count the votes in Michigan and Florida to claim a lead in popular vote, although the fact is.....those states don't count.

While the media is dissecting the demographics, for some reason they keep leaving one verrrrry important statistic out of their breakdown. The Major Fact Is.....BILLARY HAS ALIENATED AND LOST THE ENTIRE BLACK VOTE ! Where's THAT fact ? And they have the gall to think that they can claim her to be more electable to superdelegates.......with close to zero black support......ARE THEY NUTS ???????? Hillary Clinton is the first democratic presidential nominee in modern day history to lose the entire black vote ! That, too, is a fact !

THE STRATEGY IS SIMPLE:

It is time for EVERYONE to contact the DNC and every superdelegate that we can trace and remind them that due to her own actions HILLARY HAS LOST THE ENTIRE BLACK VOTE ! How in the world could she and Bill have the nerve to claim more electabilty when they have lost an entire race of people....the very group that the Democratic Party has always been able to count on.

SPEAK OUT !!!!

Call The DNC TODAY at 202-863-8000 or contact them at Democrats.org.
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Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By ♦ Gigi May 1st 2008 at 5:58 pm EDT

Petition every super delegate personally here:

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Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Keira May 1st 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT

but sometimes he looks too young when he is in casual wear .. tricky

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Keira May 1st 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

but sometimes he looks too young when he is in casual wear .. tricky

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 4:06 pm EDT

No he has a distinctive style and he should keep it!

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By april May 1st 2008 at 4:22 pm EDT

hmmm...that worked really well for john edwards, right???

He's Live now Peeps!!! | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT

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Seniors | Report to Admin

By halfcreek May 1st 2008 at 3:20 pm EDT

It was nice to see the human connection Barack made with everyone there.

As I Read | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2008 at 3:21 pm EDT

As I read these blogs and track the reasons superdelegates are moving to Barack and the responses of new donors to the Ibama Campaign, I feel there is a SPONTANEOUS GROUNDSWELL underway based on a comprehension of who BO is and a massive alienation from the mainstream media's transparent opportunism and superficial reoporting. It is clear to me that Barack is a centrist with a commonsense progressive agends that is itself becoming front and center. People are moving now because thew will not see this movement stopped. It is heartwarming after what Barack and the campaign (us) have been through.

It's not we're going to win. It's we are winning now. We are being swept to victory by a growing wave of Yeses throughout the body politic.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 1st 2008 at 3:22 pm EDT

Yes.

Re: As I Read | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 1st 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

Sorry for the typos. Excitement and bad vision meet and shake hands.

supers | Report to Admin

By ♦ Gigi May 1st 2008 at 3:22 pm EDT

Joe Andrew switching from Clinton to Obama is inspiring.

Want to appeal to other Clinton supers to switch?

Go here, register, write your reasons for supporting Barack, and send an individual message to every Super Delegate.

Set up very nicely - you just write it once, click on a super, and your piece is already to go on and on to each super without writing it again. It also keeps track of the ones you've written.

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Let's get everyone!

NEW CLINTON EARMARK REVEALED! | Report to Admin

By ChasMack May 1st 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

$16.7 million for "coffee machine training"

Re: NEW CLINTON EARMARK REVEALED! | Report to Admin

By Vee May 1st 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

LOL!!

Re: NEW CLINTON EARMARK REVEALED! | Report to Admin

By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 1st 2008 at 3:29 pm EDT

ROTFLMBO

Re: NEW CLINTON EARMARK REVEALED! | Report to Admin

By ~~~Phyllis~~~Dallas 4 Obama May 1st 2008 at 7:35 pm EDT

Lord, help her...hahahaha..oh boy, that was funnnny....

BARACK LIVE | Report to Admin

By Doc from Orlando, FL May 1st 2008 at 3:24 pm EDT

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Show your support | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA May 1st 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

This post contains a copy of Joe Andrews letter to his fellow supers, detailing why he has switched his support from Hillary to Barack today. In addition, there is contact information for Joe at the end of the letter.
Once again, the seemingly classless Hillary hoards are bombarding him with their venom. Please take a moment to call & email him to thank him for his courage and vision.

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Email or Call him today!

Re: Show your support | Report to Admin

By BGinNC May 1st 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

Just sent him the following email:

Dear Mr. Andrew,

I have just finished reading the full text of your letter to Democratic superdelegates regarding your support of Senator Obama, and your call for them to unite behind his candidacy.

Your letter is thoughtful, cogent, passionate, and compelling. I thank you for taking this principled stand and for enduring whatever poltical heat may now come your way. Your rationale shows your willingness to make a personal sacrifice for the betterment of the Democratic Party, and more importantly, our nation and our world.

Please accept my profound thanks and respect for your vision, courage, and voice.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Guy
Boone, NC

Off topic-Nelson Mandela on US terroist list | Report to Admin

By Alpha 1*hell-bent on maintaining The Movement* May 1st 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

WTF??? I couldn't believe my eyes. Nelson Mandela is on the U.S. terrorist watchlist!! This is a damn shame. IMHO "Duyba" is the WORST president I have ever seen!! And I've only been around for 28 years!! God, I can't wait for this race to be over. We needed Barack yesterday.. SMDH..

Re: Off topic-Nelson Mandela on US terroist list | Report to Admin

By Alpha 1*hell-bent on maintaining The Movement* May 1st 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

Forgot the link...

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Re: Off topic-Nelson Mandela on US terroist list | Report to Admin

By hinda-hopeful May 1st 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT

thanks Alpha,
I am gonna send this link to Keith Olbermann...Hopefully he will talk about.I can't balme Bush on this one because Mandela's name was put in the list way before 2000...what a shame!

You guys might jumb on my throat for saying this but guess what, this only confirms the arrogance of this country foreign policy!

Re: Off topic-Nelson Mandela on US terroist list | Report to Admin

By april May 1st 2008 at 4:25 pm EDT

you're so right!

PIZZA BOMB.... | Report to Admin

By S v K May 1st 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

PIZZA BOMB....

please consider ordering food for the people on the ground in indiana / n. carolina

If you do please list the offices where you sent food too. So others don't send food there as well.

It really makes them feel motivated and part of a bigger picture, when folks from across the iother side of the country show their gratitiude. It's THIS and not the food that is powerful....

I already sent food here:

Gary -- Volunteer HQ
4405 W 5th Avenue
Gary, IN 46406
Phone: (219) 944-2008
View map

ps: They called me back amnd the whole office over there in Gary...chanted to me...I felt great BUT more importantly...THEY FEEL IMPORTANT!

MOTIVATE THE TROOPS..

SvK

Re: PIZZA BOMB.... | Report to Admin

By S v K May 1st 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

Link for Indiana offices:
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Link for N. Carolina:
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1)Call an office
2) Ask them for the name of the closest delivery place
3) Call that place and pay with Credit Card
4) Ask delivery place to add a note to the delivery stating what state you are from and that you appreciate their hard-working efforts.

SvK

Re: PIZZA BOMB.... | Report to Admin

By S v K May 1st 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT

Link for Indiana offices:
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Link for N. Carolina:
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1)Call an office
2) Ask them for the name of the closest delivery place
3) Call that place and pay with Credit Card
4) Ask delivery place to add a note to the delivery stating what state you are from and that you appreciate their hard-working efforts.

SvK

Re: PIZZA BOMB.... | Report to Admin

By Sylvia May 1st 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT

I also just ordered for:

Gary -- Volunteer HQ
4405 W 5th Avenue
Gary, IN 46406
Phone: (219) 944-2008

They need enough pizza for approximately 50 people!

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Karen Hussein kaffiyeh wearing American who thinks Reggie Love has an awesome job May 1st 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

I think he goes with the tie so that he is dressed like a President. If you want him to be our President, he should look like one. The President of the U.S. is rarely in khaki's much less jeans. Besides, I think things have become far too casual anymore. My pet peeves are boys who wear camouflage print pants in church and that college swim team who wore dresses and flip flops to the White House.

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

Re: Please nullify Clinton's cronies threats and bullying | Report to Admin

By Saska May 1st 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

Over $21,000 now for Ben Chandler. You can keep track at ActBlue here:

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I called Joe Andrew's office to leave a message stating my support and gratitude and reminding him that we have his back. I encourage others to do the same.

Re: Please nullify Clinton's cronies threats and bullying | Report to Admin

By ChasMack May 1st 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT

I just called both and donated to Chandler.

I know we've all given a lot to BHO but this is a great way to motivate other Supers facing reelection to get off the fence and do the right thing.

YES WE WILL!!!

Re: Please nullify Clinton's cronies threats and bullying | Report to Admin

By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT

$21,000 for Ben Chandler? I donated $25 yesterday. That is what numbers do. I love our movement and we need to stay together after Barack is our President.

Re: Please nullify Clinton's cronies threats and bullying | Report to Admin

By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT

$21,000 for Ben Chandler? I donated $25 yesterday. That is what numbers do. I love our movement and we need to stay together after Barack is our President.

Re: Please nullify Clinton's cronies threats and bullying | Report to Admin

By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

Sorry about that. Sometimes I'm inpatience. Especially with the MSM telling Barack is loosing his advantage. Ignore the MSM, call, door knock and donate.

Please Sir | Report to Admin

By Citizen Jane (Middle Class Mama for Obama) May 1st 2008 at 3:27 pm EDT

<---My daughter and I are dressed shabbily, our hair is muffled, we have dirty faces, with a tears in our stockings. We are standing on the corner with a tin cups in our hands that says, "Will Work 4 Obama!" How can you not donate to us? We are tired, cute, and begging here! Link

(in my Oliver Twist voice) Please sir, May I have some more? Link

Re: Legal Action | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT May 1st 2008 at 4:22 pm EDT

I have tried to just ignore this jerk but this is just out of control. I am pi$$ed now. Come on HQ's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Just in-Repost | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA May 1st 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT

Iraq War
Thousands of dock workers stay home, West Coast ports shut down

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Cities jammed in worldwide protest of war in Iraq

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Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 1st 2008 at 4:29 pm EDT

ROFLMAO!

Yep, AA don't look to great in jean. For some reason they end up looking like hip hop stars rather then blue collar workers. Plus,at 6'2 I don't think he would look right in jeans, and he would have to go to the Big and Tall store.

Re: Jeans | Report to Admin

By VM May 1st 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

I like how he's himself and doesn't try to pander to different groups by wearing what they might wear. He's consistently well dressed but not stuffy.

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

Can someone explain this to me?
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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT

i could be wrong, but this is what i understand. these are add-on SDs. these are the ones that are either voted for during a state's primary or choses during a state's convention. i don't believe these are voluntary SDs. pls correct me if i'm wrong here!

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 1st 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT

You are correct. They are add-ons. No big deal. The major majority of supers are going towards Obama. Yahoo!

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:38 pm EDT

thank you both!

Super Delegat Count | Report to Admin

By Henni May 1st 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

COUNT DOWN FOR SUPER DELEGATES NEEDED TO SURPASS THE SUPER DELEGATES CLINTON HAS: Most Pledged Delegates, 19 missing to add Most Super Delegates to the list.

April 29: 21 Super Delegates needed: Added DNC Richard Machacek (IA),Rep. Ben Chandler(KY) for Obama, Gov. Mike Easley (NC), Rep. Ike Skelton (MO) for Clinton.
April 30: 20 Super Delegates needed. Added Rep Bruce Braley (IA,) Congressman Baron Hill, Rep.Lois Capps (CA) for Obama, DNC William George (PA), Luisette Cabanas, Puerto Rico for Clinton.
May 1: 19 Super Delegates needed. DNC Joe Andrew (IN) moved from Clinton to Obama, three IL add-ons Mayor Daley, House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn-Currie, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger for Obama. DNC John Osen (CT) for Clinton. She also got 4 add-ons from NY Andrew Cuomo, Tom DiNapoli, Virginia Fields, Carmen Arroyo.

Please donate to my fundraiser for every Super Delegate we gain.
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Re: Super Delegat Count | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:46 pm EDT

Clinton has had more supers since Dean asked them to endorse than she had in months - or am I mistaken? I'd like to be.

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT

You are right. The flood of supers is also attributed to Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid's position that they will strip those who fail to step forward in a timely manner of their SD status in the next presidential nomination. I think the letter or soemthing akin to it has gone out. This is now a timing game.

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By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

I didn't know that!

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 4:06 pm EDT

Harry Reid said they would write a letter either together or individually and there woudl be retribution for those who didn't step up, regardless of who they support. Now that Obama has shown he is strong front runner and has built not only the coalition to take the white house but also keep us with a congress that can get something done-the supers are not only but also defecting to us from Hillary's camp. All I know is if we win Indiana it is over. We need to win Indiana-even if it is by the skin of our teeth.

Re: Super Delegat Count | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 4:14 pm EDT

When did this happen? Are they going to declare who they support?

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT

It was covered by CO a few weeks ago. They have said they will vote for whoever has the most elected delegates at the end of the primaries. SO in basic they will side with Obama. There are a few other 25-I beleive who have agreed to do the same thing. VOte for whoever leads in delegates. That would be Obama. Sorry I don't have links. There are some other more savvier bloggers on here who could track down this stuff on Huffington or Politico.

Re: Super Delegat Count | Report to Admin

By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT

It was covered by CO a few weeks ago. They have said they will vote for whoever has the most elected delegates at the end of the primaries. SO in basic they will side with Obama. There are a few other 25-I beleive who have agreed to do the same thing. VOte for whoever leads in delegates. That would be Obama. Sorry I don't have links. There are some other more savvier bloggers on here who could track down this stuff on Huffington or Politico.

Idiot from state college pa | Report to Admin

By bim May 1st 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

He's trying to hijack the blog. Can't you just ban him?????

Re: Idiot from state college pa | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

They do ban him. Over and over and over and over and over and over and over.
But he keeps coming back, most likely using an IP address-stripping website.

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 1st 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

PLEASE!! We can not let one TWIT pollute the site. BAN HIM !!!!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 1st 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT

If they cannot keep him off, there should be a way to restrict the inclusion of attachments and a way to limit the number of lines in posts.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 1st 2008 at 4:17 pm EDT

He is back again. This is the problem with allowing attachments in posts. Yesterday people thought it was cute that they could add pictures, now we have this guy doing it at will. I have petitioned HQ to restrict attachments and the number of line feeds in posts. This will at least slow him down.

Re: Idiot from state college pa | Report to Admin

By m4rk0 Hussein the vegan May 1st 2008 at 4:40 pm EDT

The troll is simply using html. The admins should disable html for the users.

Re: Idiot from state college pa | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute May 1st 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

One hates to hurt the good people to prevent the jerks. That's the essence of the bureautcratic mindspace.

Instead: filter smartly.

A smart filter would do the following when someone hits the Publish Comment button:

[1] Count lines. Cut the post after the nth line, where n is a reasonable number.

[2] Trim consecutive blank lines after a certain limit, say 5 blank lines.

[3] If the size of an image is greater than say 320x240, nuke it. Allow no more than 1 image per post.

[4] Besides using ip addresses to block, also use posting names from a blacklist to block. Twits have egos, and have trouble signing anonymously

-- stan

Do a town hall from Ind on Oprah! | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man May 1st 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

he should do a town hall from Indiana on Oprah on Monday!

Thats how to counter it! She gets a much bigger audience then This week does on Sunday!

its time for Oprah to step in again!

It would be good to try to reach females again!

BTW...with the latest polls out of Indiana, and our loss of men from Rev Wright,....

An Edwards endorsement would be very helpful right now!

Re: 5/1 Morning News | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:49 pm EDT

THANK YOU!!!!!

This is the very issue that got me interested in politics!

And, while this is more of a state issue rather than a national issue (thus, Obama couldn't exactly do a whole lot to help), we need to end this caste-system of public education that we currently have! The school that I (or any other kid) go to should NOT reflect how big of a house my parents have, what disctrict I live in, whether I can afford to get myself to school everyday, and whether I can afford $200 just to join the basketball team so that I can HOPE I can earn a college scholarship. It's total BS! So much for the Equal Opportunity policy!

Having gone to probably the richest school district in my country (Trenton Public Schools), as well as one of the poorest outside of Detroit, Melvindale, and Inkster (Taylor Public Schools), I can tell you that the differences in education quality--based simply on how much my parents are willing to put into the system--is SICKENING! What's the point of public education if what I pay into it is what I get? The private system works exactly the same way!
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sorry to rant. But I ABSOLUTELY agree with you here. Even though I kind of went off-topic, the point that you just mentioned is exactly the issue that got me interested in politics.

wow | Report to Admin

By Lynne May 1st 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT

Have you heard about this:
Link

Someone posted that Clinton is involved in the biggest election fraud in US history??

Re: wow | Report to Admin

By Jeanne from WI May 1st 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

This is in regard to the Paul v Clinton fraud case now active in LA Courts.

Re: wow | Report to Admin

By Lynne May 1st 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

Yes - she admits in the phone call that the funds were for her senate campaign, but I think they didn't pay the fee to the person who provided it and also didn't declare the funds.

Re: Legal Action | Report to Admin

By Shiva May 1st 2008 at 4:53 pm EDT

They need to call police.

ANYBODY??? | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 1st 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT

...Have some spare "gas tax holiday" savings to donate in honor of saying no to Pander bears McCain and Hillary?

Then, PLEASE donate to my brand new, first ever fundraising page rejecting the pandering of McCain and Clinton, by donating your gas tax holiday savings...the calculator is on my page:

Link

Please be the first and pop my fundraising cherry!!! Thanks!... :D

early voting! | Report to Admin

By Bettye (IAG) May 1st 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

OMG!!!(first time I've ever typed OMG!) I just returned from voting! I couldn't believe how nervous I was. I've voted a zillon times before today. Standing in that booth, I could only focus on making sure I voted correctly for Barack...(Did anyone else get the urge to yell out "Barack Obama" while you were in the booth?)...then I worried that the ballot box used to store the completed paper ballots was really a shredder as my husband often jokes...I fretted a second, then put my ballot in! Wow, what a rush!!! Afterward, we couldn't resist going over to the Obama Rally table that was the only campaign group near the early voting site. To my surprise we got tickets to Barack's rally in Charlotte tomorrow evening!!!!! OMG! This has got to be Obamaheaven!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 1st 2008 at 3:36 pm EDT

You are really fired up...........Take a deep breath first...........we love it :)

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT

Congrats!!!!!!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:38 pm EDT

Thank You Bettye!!!

Have fun in Obamaheaven tomorrow!!!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By meta May 1st 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

Haahahahaa! Bettye, I know exactly what you're talking about! It was such a thrill just to see Barack Obama's name on the ballot, I was just about shaking with caution about being sure to get it right!

Congrats on the tickets to see him. It is a really exciting experience and I hope you get to get up close and shake his hand.

Thanks for your vote!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Jasmine, NC Congratulations President elect Obama, May 1st 2008 at 4:46 pm EDT

I just got back from voting too. I had my 7 year old with, the same feeling like I was voting for a dear friend that I was proud of and so nervous for. I at the sign that said no campaigning after this point, I was concerned that my son would yell out OBAMA! so I told him that we had to very quiet :)

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Lisa-Another Obama Mama (A TRUE OBAMA SUPPORTER; NOT SWAYED BY MSM, PUNDITS, POLLS, DISTRACTIONS, HATERS) May 1st 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

woohoo Jasmine :D

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

well done!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Brenda in Richmond, VA May 1st 2008 at 3:49 pm EDT

What a rush!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By S.R.E May 1st 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

I know what you mean. When I voted in NH, I stayed in the booth so long making sure that I had bubbled in the right oval, done it meticulously, and double checked that when I finally came out, my husband asked what I had been doing for so long.

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

You are too cute!!!!!

Obamaheaven indeed!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Suzie McKay May 1st 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT

Wonderful post! I'm so excited for you - wish I could be there with you!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By BeeTee May 1st 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT

Bettye, congratulations! I'm still grinning, I'm so excited for you. Good job. (funny about the shredder thought)

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Ladycook99 (meet me in DC on 1/20/09) May 1st 2008 at 4:41 pm EDT

Yay for you!!! I did early voting as well in my state and actually cried while in the booth. That's how incredibly good it felt to cast my vote for this awesome candidate!

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 1st 2008 at 4:43 pm EDT

I shook when I cast my primary ballot in Va. I was so pleased with myself. I called my husband on the cell when he was driving home, like ever five exits on the hwy telling him to hurry up before the vote site closed. I was so happy I wanted to hug everyone, and I felt like I knew a secret that no one else knew. Like a 30yr old kid...It was great! I wish I got tickets like you. You go with your bad self :))

Re: early voting! | Report to Admin

By Lisa-Another Obama Mama (A TRUE OBAMA SUPPORTER; NOT SWAYED BY MSM, PUNDITS, POLLS, DISTRACTIONS, HATERS) May 1st 2008 at 5:07 pm EDT

woohoo Bettye =D

JOE ANDREW ON MSNBC TODAY WITH ANDREA MITCHELL | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD May 1st 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

Joe Andrew interview with Andrew Mitchell today on MSNBC.

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Re: JOE ANDREW ON MSNBC TODAY WITH ANDREA MITCHELL | Report to Admin

By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

wow! i've read so many comments about andrea mitchell being pro-clinton. i hadn't seen it, but i don't watch much TV. this was definitely a very pro-clinton moment for her. she has some nerve! andrew did a good job responding to her inanity.

Re: JOE ANDREW ON MSNBC TODAY WITH ANDREA MITCHELL | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

I love Andrew, hopefully, he will do a tour this weekend with the Senator Obama. HQ please get Andrew out this week to speak to folks for Barack. He was fantastic. Andrea was her old self, oh well.

Re: JOE ANDREW ON MSNBC TODAY WITH ANDREA MITCHELL | Report to Admin

By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 1st 2008 at 4:01 pm EDT

Hey Doris! Thanks for the Link. I missed today's news, but LOVED watching the interview and listening to his words/reasons for backing Obama. I especially love that it was done with Andrea Mitchell (Yuck!). I know it just tore her up to have to listen to him with a straight face. Heheheee!
Way to go, Joe Andrew!!!
Obama 08

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By Doris from MD May 1st 2008 at 4:06 pm EDT

Thanks TX, I thought you guys might enjoy that one. He is so fresh just like Senator Obama and is so rooted and grounded in IN. It sounds like is whole family is for OBAMA.

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By Rayrick May 1st 2008 at 4:20 pm EDT

That was a quality interview by Joe Andrew. I could hug the guy. What a wonderful way to redirect the news cycle. His timing is absolutely exquisite. The man can talk, too. You don't get to be chairman of the DNC without knowing how to handle PR. Smooth. I hope he goes on every station :)

And, you know, I have a tiny bit of sympathy for Andrea Mitchell. I think when you are the principal beat reporter for a particular campaign, it gets very hard over time to stay completely objective. She's basically been "on their team" for months now, witness to every high and low. I can see how it would be very hard not to get caught up in that to some degree. But yeah, she did not looked pleased.

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 1st 2008 at 4:48 pm EDT

Hi Rayrick! I'd probably feel a little empathy for Andrea too, under those circumstances.
However, she and her husband Alan Greenspan have been close friends of the Clintons for YEARS.
I think this goes deeper than campaign coverage, if you know what I mean!
Honestly, I think Andrea's new program was a deliberate "counter" to Keith Olbermann's show...as well as "strategically" placed in that particular day-time timeslot to appeal to stay-at-home moms and Seniors.
IMHO

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By olivia May 1st 2008 at 5:07 pm EDT

Hey, no empathy for Andrea (btw, she looks like something out of a horror movie). A reporter is suppose to remain objective when reporting, regardless of whomever she's supporting. She was rather rude to Joe Andrews, implying that he wasn't a native of Indiana and all. My question is, why are Clinton's supporters so rude!? We simply do not see that type of behavior from our side.

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By olivia May 1st 2008 at 5:19 pm EDT

I shouldn't have said that about Andrea. I'm just annoyed with her and tired of Hillary's insane supporters. I did not appreciate her behavior, but Joe remained calm and professional.

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 1st 2008 at 5:21 pm EDT

I hear ya, Olivia! Please don't think I was personally feeling any empathy for Andrea Mitchell! She's definitely a Hillary wanna-be (a mini-me).
:0)
And you're right, the HRC supporters seem to be just like her...Rude! Guess what they say is true:
The apples don't fall too far from the tree!
Go Obama!!!

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 1st 2008 at 5:22 pm EDT

I hear ya, Olivia! Please don't think I was personally feeling any empathy for Andrea Mitchell! She's definitely a Hillary wanna-be (a mini-me).
:0)
And you're right, the HRC supporters seem to be just like her...Rude! Guess what they say is true:
The apples don't fall too far from the tree!
Go Obama!!!

Re: JOE ANDREW ON MSNBC TODAY WITH ANDREA MITCHELL | Report to Admin

By Lisa-Another Obama Mama (A TRUE OBAMA SUPPORTER; NOT SWAYED BY MSM, PUNDITS, POLLS, DISTRACTIONS, HATERS) May 1st 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Thanks for passing along this link. Joe did an fantastic job in the interview. Andrea asked why didn't he contact HRC to let her know he was switching and said it would have been considered polite.

He knocked the wind out of her when he responded... I didn't contact Sen. Clinton nor Sen Obama. This is not a dinner party. This is about fighting for a better America.

**applause, applause to Joe**

Then she tried to get snarky at the end about whether or not Indiana is his home state. She is so far up the Clintons' butt, it's a wonder her nose isn't brown.

NC | Report to Admin

By JT May 1st 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

This campaign needs to be in NC.

A loss in Indy won't matter. A loss in NC, however, would be very damaging. I just don't understand why Barack is in Indiana. He should be in NC. Anyone look at the polls recently - we are slipping in NC. Sure, we are ahead but HRC has been gaining ground and she has a record of getting more of the undecided voters at the end. We can simply not afford to risk a loss in NC.

Win NC and the supers will not just trickle to our side - there will be a mass movement. Lose NC and HRC will be able to legitimately claim she is ahead in the popular vote and the momination will be in jeopardy. (not over but certainly at risk)

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By Carey from Kentucky May 1st 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

Ummmmmmmmmm........he's going to be in NC tomorrow. Calm down.

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By captain o - hopemonger May 1st 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

There are any NUMBER of things that we don't understand.

For one thing, we don't get to see this campaign's internal polling, which is vastly better than anything we ever see.

Let's remember that we are not campaign experts. Why not leave the big decisions to our experts, the people that have taken us this far? Doesn't it seem like they know what they're doing?

It sure does to me. Let's have faith for a few more days, alright?

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By Debbie from Martensdale, IA May 1st 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

I can feel the tide turning. I believe we've weathered the worst they can throw at us and we've survived. Now I'm checking every 30 minutes to see what new Superdoopers have endorsed. It's close to the end. Let's start a healing dialogue out there in cyberland so we can regain the support of the dems who backed the wrong candidate. YES WE CAN.

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By Pizzaro May 1st 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

Guys JT has a point. We really need to refocus for the stretch. its really close - remember the Bradley/Wilder effect also.

We need help with calls

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. May 1st 2008 at 3:40 pm EDT

Please send an email to J. Andrew for switching to Obama from HRC. His email address is:

jandrew@sonnenschein.com

Thank you!

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 3:40 pm EDT

Link

Very good article inside the mind of an undecided voter. She voted one (she explains her reasons in good detail) Her husband voter another. She does say she will vote for whoever is on the Democratic ballot in November as her vote is based on the issues (which the candidates are similar) not on race or gender.

It's Time for the M word (Monica) | Report to Admin

By Unknown user May 1st 2008 at 3:46 pm EDT

If Rev Wright is going to be front & center it's time to bring up Hillary's most influential person- yes that would be our beloved President who was impeached and left the Oval Office in disgrace. Rev Wright does not speak for or represent Obama, but Bill certainly does speak for & represent Hillary. Why is his past off limits? It's time for the pundits to start putting Bill under the same microscope as rev Wright.

april donations | Report to Admin

By Vicki from PA May 1st 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

Anyone have an idea about how long it will take for HQ to release April donation results?

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 1st 2008 at 3:49 pm EDT

This is the consequence of the same guy who has been attacking the site for a month now. He has now learned how to include pictures or other files into his posts to destroy the thread.

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

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By Drando MI May 1st 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

The McCain-Clinton " tax holiday" is fraught with horrible consequences, one being the encouragement of more gas usage rather than less. This would lead to more profits for the oil companies, more funding for terrorists. It's ignoring our long-term goals to satisfy an immediate addiction.

I know that no one wants to talk about it, but a great way to start to handle the gas price crisis is conservation. Smart planning for our trips way from home can relieve some of the stress on gas prices. Car-pooling is another way to conserve. We could probably list 100 other ways to achieve conservation. While government can help, we must do our part. After all our candidate is speaking to us as adults. He says "we are who we have been waiting for." Well, let's welcome ourselves as the generation of the responsive and responsible

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 1st 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

Seriously?!
Then again, he does spend an aweful lot of time here...

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 1st 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT

This guy's good - just watched his MSNBC interview with Andrea 'Hillary' Mitchell... what a straight shooter!

This guy is gonna nail the coffin shut on our opponent. I hope he gets out there everywhere!

-k
g+s+ :: call IN/NC/GU :: !!

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By Observer Sue from Simi Valley May 1st 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

AGREEE!!!! He is great!! Andrea is not happy.

Go Joe.

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By Jolie in Calif. May 1st 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

Andrea is such an HRC hack. It is so painfully obvious. I cannot believe how she tried to take Joe Andrew to task regarding if he is "really" from Indiana and made a smirky comment about it at the end. That has nothing to do with his endosement and I'm glad he told her that. In addition, she played the Bill Clinton clip trying to give his rant a plug. Andrea needs to just get over it.

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By A Rebirth May 1st 2008 at 4:47 pm EDT

Andrea should really take pause, because her husband will be dragged before Congress for the mess he left the economy in, especially the mortgage crisis there. Alan Greenspan and his cohorts are a disgrace and should pay for what they have done to the US economy; they should not get away with

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By sandra May 1st 2008 at 6:43 pm EDT

This is their problem. Barack is going to expose all of the dirt from Clinton and the Bushes probably all the way back to Reagan. This country is in for a rude awakening. All of the illegal crap that has been done in the name of the US is coming out. All the dirty laundry will be exposed. Each adminstrations dispicable(sp?) deeds are going to see the light of day. Until this comes out and there is atonement america will not change. Our perception abroad won't change. But Barack is determined that America save itself with truth and honesty.

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By sandra May 1st 2008 at 6:45 pm EDT

One by one these crooks will be paraded off and pay for what they have down to this country; including all the illegal shinanigans of Greenspan, and the like.

Obama '08

Superdelegate link | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB May 1st 2008 at 3:49 pm EDT

Anyone have the superdelegate tally link?

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By End The War May 1st 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

I heard on the news that HRC got 4, I think from NY?

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By GRM4BHO May 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

Those are "add ons" - already included/anticipated in the totals, as were Barack's 3 from Illinois. But Barack got two additional SDs, Patrick and Andrews - she got one - the CT head of the AFL-CIO.

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By GRM4BHO May 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

Those are "add ons" - already included/anticipated in the totals, as were Barack's 3 from Illinois. But Barack got two additional SDs, Patrick and Andrews - she got one - the CT head of the AFL-CIO.

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By Anna-Maria May 1st 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT

what exactly are add ons!

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By AJ May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

they are elected, more or less, based on the state's primary vote.

that is not strictly true and i believe the rules differ state to state, but it's close enough for government work :) they are not totally free radicals like the other supers.

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By Ruha from Kyle, TX May 1st 2008 at 4:17 pm EDT

But she lost one to us and later she gain 1 . so it is 0 for her

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By Ruha from Kyle, TX May 1st 2008 at 4:20 pm EDT

But she lost one to us and later she gain 1 . so it is 0 for her

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By SoCalHopeMonger May 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

She did. I really don't understand why so many superdelegates are so willing to jump on a sinking ship.

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By Bruce the Obamacan May 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

I always use Demcon Watch: Link

Senator Clinton did get the 4 NY add-on delegates, which was expected.

MD will be naming its 2 add-on delegates Saturday, both expected to go to Obama, and Illinois names their 3 add ons Monday 5/5 and all 3 are expected to go to Obama.

Interesting Commentary | Report to Admin

By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH May 1st 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

Interesting Article....time for the campaign to reassess their communication plan and perhaps team.

What do you think?

Link

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By Holly AKA NVS_NOT, 1 MORE DAY! May 1st 2008 at 3:59 pm EDT

Balogney. The campaign is being run just fine although I, personally, would like to see a little more fight in Barack by way of ads showing who the true elitist is....hint, hint, hint.

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

On the other hand, we can't let pride stand in the way of making adjustments, right?

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 4:00 pm EDT

Gail I read the article. I think it is a good article and makes some strong points. I believe once he clinches the nomination he will employ a lot of these strategies against John McCain. He will be able to reach out to working class when he is being contrasted to someone who has totally alienated teh working class in his policies. Hillary has done many things but she does convey a serious message that is centered on the issues for working class and she does it ina a rumble and tumble style they relate to. We are about to see Barack 2.0 once the primary is over. He has fire in his belly that he didn't want to use against Clinton. It is to be used against the real opponent. John McCain.

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH May 1st 2008 at 4:05 pm EDT

We have to secure the nomination and part of the challenge in making that happen is to also control the message in the media.

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By The Dream Merchant R.I.P Sean Bell May 1st 2008 at 4:06 pm EDT

I agree he has already made mentioned hitting McCain harder. He didn't hit Hillary hard for two reasons.
1. If he hit Hillary hard the would try to paint him as sexist.

and

2. She's a fellow democrat. Barack has loyalty. Why would you destroy someone who's playing on the same team. That just shows what kinda of person he is and that why I'm here.

McCain will get his. We just have to get Barack through this primary season.

Yes We Can!

Obama 08!!!

Re: Interesting Commentary | Report to Admin

By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today May 1st 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

Gail I think that is an excellent article - clearly the campaign is brilliant at running certain parts of the campaign, but communications have faltered along the way as BO readily admits. Having clear consistent talking points the media can fix on is obviously very important - and the good news is, that's an adjustment that *can* be made at this stage of the game. HRC can't take back the race-baiting or the lying.

Thanks for the great link - I hope HQ is listening!

Seniors? | Report to Admin

By Luevonia "Hussein" Williams May 1st 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

I don't know if Barack should, in these final few days be focusing so much on elderly voters. He is not likely to get that many of them.

He needs to be trying to tighten up on his bases of African-Americans, young voters (18-44), Independent voters, new voters, white-collar professionals, men, and the few serious Republican voters that are thinking about voting Democratic this time.

But, to try to put that much time into getting Hillary's demographics (people 45+ (especially 65+), women, blue collar voters, etc., I just don't understand why he would be doing that when there is just 5 days left until the North Carolina and Indiana primaries. And, he is getting in danger of winning North Carolina by only a very small margin, and losing Indiana all together.

I say, concentrate on the bases right now, until these 2 contests are over. And, then he can move on to trying to get more of Hillary's people. He will have more time to do so later.

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

He is just trying to show supers that he can make inroads. His own base will not prove electablity. Viability yes, her base is a test of his electablitity so he has to reach out for it. We are solid. This new phase is about identification and unification. Its almost over, the real fight will begin soon. We'll need the elderly and working class ethnic voters on our side. With them in tow we will be unstoppable in reclaiming the American Dream.

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By NY Woman for Obama May 1st 2008 at 4:06 pm EDT

Seniors are a big demographic in the sense that they are big voters.

I liked what you said about "bases" - however at first, I was thinking 'basics' - the basics are what make great musicians even better, sports players better, basics, again and again.

When people meet with Obama they get to know him - he does very well because he listen, and his VOTING RECORD is just outstading 800 pieces of legislation - add to that his Prime Economic, Military, Foreign Affair and Top Union endorsements. These are the foundation of this sturdy structure.

I am guessing - I could be wrong - but at this point the Superdelegates and endorsements are what Obama's working on, quietly. They continue to come out for him, one by one.

Ignoring all the theater and the rhetoric, the relationship that Obama has developed, his current reputation as productive, a team player, brilliant, service-minded Senator will finish this nomination shortly.

We need to do our basics too for the campaign - donating, phone calling, volunteering, keeping everyone's head together on the blog (no whining, no talk about You Know Who), providing those good news links, etc.

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By Abigail May 1st 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

I know its never too early to plan! But these pictures give me HOPE! I come from a very conservative family and would love it if OBAMA could come sit down with them during his GE election run.

When I go home to visit (which has been more frequent now with wedding planning!) Its impossible to talk with my family about OBAMA. They just brush him off, brush off my enthusiasm as naive, etc- good intentioned, but not grounded- ie they are worried that the capital gains tax will effect them. sigh,, I won't go there for now...

I would rather vote with my moral conscience than one financial issue.

So, Obama, you wanna stop by Delaware and have a sit down with my family! My Bill Oreiley loving grandmother could be there! (wink) You can sit next to me at the dinner table I got your back! and latter you might have to play starwars with my nephew!

Can't wait until the GE when we can go head to head with McCain and use the MSM to our advantage. Its the devil, but its the only source of info most people have, they don't visit the blog and see the day to day things Obama does... like this great little town hall.

all the best and keep up the good work!

CALL CALL CALL

Where is Oprah !!! | Report to Admin

By Unknown user May 1st 2008 at 3:55 pm EDT

Oprah has to weigh in again. We need Oprah to secure the nomination on tuesday night. Please HQ, David Pluff try something !!! We have to win Indiana and Pennsylvania to end this. I am sick ad tired.

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By Dan The Man May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

I agree 100%! he should do a Town Hall meeting from Indiana for Oprah's show on Monday!

What better way to get his message out to hundreds of thousands of voters in NC and Ind then to have a national town hall.

It would be better then Hillary's town Hall on Sunday morning!

I dont know why they dont use Oprah much more!

It could only help with older and women voters.

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By Awake for Change in PIttsburgh, PA May 1st 2008 at 4:09 pm EDT

I think if he did an Indiana road trip with Oprah in Indiana and did big Gas card giveaway. He'd win. ANd you get a card, and you get a card. The card should be the exact amount Hilary and John McCain are proposing they'd save with a tax free gas holiday. I think it'd be great pr and he'd win.

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By Keira May 1st 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

I think Oprah should stay far away from this, it would be a distraction .. we need Indiana/NC local policials on the ground.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 1st 2008 at 4:48 pm EDT

Here is my thoughts... While yes we are banning the MSM I think it may help if we all tivo'ed dvr'ed or even watched or had Oprahs show on to boost her ratings. I know I have gotten so involved that alot of my normal shows have been put off.

I have never been this involved with politics, for me its always been go vote then forget about it. Then vote again and forget about it. I am 39 years old and never donated or blogged or attempted calls or set up a fundraising page. While I dont get alot of the political news or about delegates and super delegates or blue and red states, I have been learning and on occasions driving my husband crazy with politics.

Obama changed my outlook that no matter how rich or poor or educated or uneducated I may be, I can do something to make a small difference. He gave me hope back which I havent had for years. We support the supers who support Obama so why not do the same for Oprah and his other supporters..

FR--Link

Pocket change for real CHANGE..
Small amounts can make a BIG difference..

Blog Commanders | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB May 1st 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT

Please get rid of these Flickr picture slide shows. It messes with the timeing of postings to get duplicate postings or none at all and refreshes take forever to get a 'true' refresh.

We DO want to see the pictures!! Please just string them out at the top of the blog!

YES WE CAN!!

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By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

I'm experiencing the same problem, no posting, double posting, can't find my post back to continue to read the thread.

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By Lets bring it on home!!! May 1st 2008 at 3:59 pm EDT

The picture posted here a few minutes ago came from the domain name of "goat.cx"

This domain has been in use since Feb. 2006

Re: Superdelegate link | Report to Admin

By Kathleen O'Bamacan May 1st 2008 at 4:52 pm EDT

Dick Morris says its because Hillary is really running to DEFEAT BO and that way she can run after McCains first term is up. So the delegates are delaying gratification but willing to wait it out for her "turn". Interesting thought.

HRC | Report to Admin

By mary lee May 1st 2008 at 4:00 pm EDT

The New York Senator also tells ABC’s “Nightline” that her support is “broader and deeper” than Obama’s, thinks supers should choose based on that.

Further suggests she won’t drop out if she loses Indiana next week: “I think that this is such a close election, why would any of us think that it shouldn’t go to the end?”

And keeps up a hard line when talking about Iran, repeats “massive retaliation” sentiment.

Re: HRC | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man May 1st 2008 at 4:04 pm EDT

He should be killing her on that Iran statement!

What is he waiting for!

Attach her to George Bush and aggression to Iran!

She already voted to allow the use of force!

Go get her Barack!

BTW...in these town halls, he has to be a bit more up beat and show a little more emotion!

I know he's tired, but he seems just a bit too clam. Need to shake it up a bit!

Show the people how much he wants it!

Re: HRC | Report to Admin

By Keep on Pushing May 1st 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT

Dan,

I think Sen. Obama does his best when he does not attack and act like Sen. Clinton. (She makes me sick to my stomach.) Let's not let them get us off of our theme. Like the little old lady in the video said "Obama is above that kind of stuff" and we don't need to jump in the trash with those who want to make this race trashy. I love Sen. Obama because he is trustworthy, calm, and has a high degree of integrity. That's the kind of President I want for me, my daughter, my grandchildren, and the rest of my family and friends.

We can do this! The devil is a liar and the "truth" will prevail.

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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 4:07 pm EDT

She is delusional. Broader how? LMAO!

Obama has young, old, black, white, Democrat, Republican, Independent, male, female, urban, rural, East, West, Midwest, South, etc. etc. etc.

Hillary has a very loyal, but very small group of key demographics that keep pulling for her, and we continue to make inroads there.

Her lack of AA support alone makes her assertion about "broad" support laughable.

So I laugh. Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha!

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By Tracy in CT May 1st 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

She is beyond delusional!!!!! She is a freaking wack job. This woman thought she was inevitable up until a few months ago. She can't deal with reality............

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By Invincible May 1st 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT

If her support was wider and deeper than Obama's, then he would be killing her at fundraising! She had to loan her campaign 5 million dollars! LOL!

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By Jolie in Calif. May 1st 2008 at 4:11 pm EDT

I don't think any of us think that Hillary will drop out at any time. Her goal is to create an iternal civil war within the party. Her angle is if she can't have the nomination, no one can. She will have to be pushed out and if the Democratic party knows what's good for them, they will eventually turn their backs on her over time so she can defect to her true family, the GOP.

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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT

really, i'm offended by the Iran comment and she keeps making me angrier by repeating it in different ways. she makes me feel even stronger that voting for her would be like voting for W.

her coffee machine antics don't help, either.

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By Christopher from Austin, TX May 1st 2008 at 4:20 pm EDT

Anyone who thinks HRC will voluntarily drop out before the convention is, unfortunately, dreaming.

After the last primary, it's up to the party leaders (and maybe even some of her supporters) to make it clear that pushing the race all the way to the convention will be political suicide for her.

Re: Where is Oprah !!! | Report to Admin

By Paul from Magnolia, AR May 1st 2008 at 4:48 pm EDT

You are wrong. They are just women who want to see a female president, and people who liked Bill. I have friends who are for Hillary; they haven't allowed themselves to see her republican side.

Breaking up with Hillary.... | Report to Admin

By Betsy in MA May 1st 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

"Politico is reporting that, according to insiders, most of the more than 80 uncommitted superdelegates in the House and Senate have already made up their minds for Obama. Why don't they just come out with it and end our long, national nightmare? As Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill said, "They would like someone else to act for them before they talk about it in the cold light of day."

And you can't blame them. Would you want Bill Clinton screaming outside your house in the middle of the night, pissing on your front lawn, and then letting the air out of your tires?"

That last pp made me LOL!!! :)

Link

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By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! May 1st 2008 at 4:08 pm EDT

Thanks for the laugh!!!!! LMHO!!!!!!!

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By FRED from Amherst May 1st 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

they can't come out ones

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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 1st 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT

the sad thing is, i can totally picture this.

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By BeeTee May 1st 2008 at 4:49 pm EDT

Can't stop laughing!!!

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By Supporter May 1st 2008 at 4:03 pm EDT

THIS SUNDAY ABC WILL AIR LIVE SEN. CLINTON'S TOWN HALL MEETING FROM INDIANA WITH QUESTIONS ALSO COMING IN FROM NC. PLEASE, LIKE I DID, AND EMAIL ABC NEWS REGARDING EQUAL TIME FOR SEN. OBAMA

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By Dan The Man May 1st 2008 at 4:08 pm EDT

Barack should do a Town Hall meeting from Indiana for Oprah's show on Monday!

What better way to get his message out to hundreds of thousands of voters in NC and Ind then to have a national town hall.

It would be better then Hillary's town Hall on Sunday morning!

I dont know why they dont use Oprah much more!

It could only help with older and women voters.

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By Edith May 1st 2008 at 5:08 pm EDT

He will be on Tim Russert. He will be fine. Just cal;m down. We will win this thing and no one will be able to cry foul play.

We will win as a new voice, with millions of American and International voices shouting and cheering. This is our moment!!

Don't get distracted by the MSM's, they have to talk about something to get paid!!

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By AO May 1st 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

It is not going to work. Remember the Charles Gibson and Stephanopulos show that was called a debate. ABC is completely on the side of the Clintons.. I have no faith in that network

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By Unknown user May 1st 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

AO you are right ABC is useless. But how about we try to get NBC to counter with equal time for Obama? Maybe even broadcasting at the same time? I think we could win hands down on the ratings.

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By Dave T. Donating to this campaign feels soooo gooood. May 1st 2008 at 4:44 pm EDT

It seems they have scrubbed every trace of the Magnaquench story from their site too. That should be all over the news, but somehow is not.

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

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By CanadianPerspective May 1st 2008 at 4:05 pm EDT

Another Clinton defector?
Here’s my question to you: What does it mean that the former chairman of the DNC, Joe Andrew, is leaving Hillary Clinton to support Barack Obama?

Please Post:
Link

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By CanadianPerspective May 1st 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

Wolf Blitzer is curious on what the voters reation will be on this one so please post!!!

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By obama gets it May 1st 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

Nothing, unfortunatey, if Barack doesn't win NC and IN. He needs help from some of his political friends to be very visable between now and Tuesday. He also needs to put a smile on his face. He seemed a bit doom and gloomy today as he spoke to the seniors. I love this guy, but he almost put me to sleep. Be happy, Barack!!!!!

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By Sharon from Texas May 1st 2008 at 4:08 pm EDT

Is anyone else having trouble getting a list of numbers for NC phonebanking? When I click on the link and ask for a new list, they say they are out of numbers.

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By Tiffany from NY May 1st 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

I would call HQ. I saw someone else posting the same thing.

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By Jorge H. Martinez May 1st 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

Do you know that this movement is so wide that people who are non citizens but live in this country are part of it?
My wife and I are part of the non citizens for Obama. Please see the link and help.

Link

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By AnnetteTN☺ May 1st 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

Your support is certainly appreciated, Jorge! With Obama as president, this country will be better for everyone!

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By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

I'm a non citizen for Obama. Only a good reason to do more since we can not vote.

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By Henni May 1st 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

COUNT DOWN FOR SUPER DELEGATES NEEDED TO SURPASS THE SUPER DELEGATES CLINTON HAS: Most Pledged Delegates, 19 missing to add Most Super Delegates to the list.

April 29: 21 Super Delegates needed: Added DNC Richard Machacek (IA),Rep. Ben Chandler(KY) for Obama, Gov. Mike Easley (NC), Rep. Ike Skelton (MO) for Clinton.
April 30: 20 Super Delegates needed. Added Rep Bruce Braley (IA,) Congressman Baron Hill, Rep.Lois Capps (CA) for Obama, DNC William George (PA), Luisette Cabanas, Puerto Rico for Clinton.
May 1: 19 Super Delegates needed. DNC Joe Andrew (IN) moved from Clinton to Obama. Added DNC John Patrick (TX) + three IL add-ons Mayor Daley, House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn-Currie, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger for Obama. DNC John Osen (CT) for Clinton. She also got 4 add-ons from NY Andrew Cuomo, Tom DiNapoli, Virginia Fields, Carmen Arroyo.

Since Saturday Barack gained 10 Supers pus 3 add-ons, Hillary gained 4 plus five add-ons.

Please donate to my fundraiser for every Super Delegate we gain.
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By ForChangeInVA May 1st 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

WE CAN!

Thanks to Janet I'll be making at least TEN calls to IN tonight! Much love to Janet for her generous donation.

I just created my first personal fundraising page, with a very small goal, just to get my nerve up.

You see, I'm pretty shy. But, I will go ahead and put myself out there, and FOR EVERY DOLLAR I RECEIVE TODAY, I will make a call to Indiana!

Yes, that's right. Me! (me?) Phonebanking. Calling total strangers and talking to them about their political choices. OMG!

But I can only do it if I get up the nerve.

So, please...consider making a donation to my brand new fundraising page, with it's itty bitty goal, so that I will get off my butt, swallow my nervousness, and MAKE THOSE CALLS!

$100 to Barack = 100 calls from me to Indiana!

Link

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By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor May 1st 2008 at 4:14 pm EDT

Remember when there were folks on this site who agonized over super delegates "stealing" the nomination?

Well, like a number of other short-term worries, that fear has gone away.

Because of super delegate commitments, Senator Obama has WIDENED his overall delegate lead in the last 30 days, INCLUDING the Pennsylvania results and today’s 4 NY super delegate add-ons for Clinton.

Since March 29, Obama has had a net gain of 34 super delegates, by adding 34 and losing NONE.

Senator Clinton has had a net gain of 17 super delegates, by adding 22, having 4 REMOVE their commitment to her to uncommitted, and having 1 switch himself from endorsing her to endorsing Senator Obama).

An overall net gain of 17 super delegates for Obama since 3/29.

More good news? Fully a third of the remaining about 280 uncommitted super delegates are from states which Senator Clinton CANNOT win in a general election, and, therefore, she won't campaign in them. These state's politicians HATE to be ignored, because they want to elect mayors, state legislators, and House and Senate members. Where do you think these folks' interest lie?

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 1st 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT

Long distance runners plan out their strategy. They concentrate on efficiency and ease of progress. They begin at a calculated tempo because they know to leave some for the end game. As they run lap after lap, their ease of motion and effortlessness of stride is apparent. Their composure is controlled, postponing the start of weariness with their modus operandi of decreasing the energy spent. They know that their ability to outwit their challenger is the key to a big win. They sometimes allow others to view them as the little guy, although they are leading. Long distance runners purposefully run out the clock. Amid distance running, there are sprinting techniques on display. During the process of running the distance, there comes a time near the end of the race where a reservoir of motion erupts giving way to acceleration in the home stretch. They are not always the favorite to win, but they show more than enough sportsmanship to rally the crowd in the home stretch. Distance runners represent fluidity and waste no motion.

The sprinters strategy is to win quickly, therefore, sprinters have been known to jump the gun. They captivate you from the moment they take off leaving others in their dust. They leave nothing for their end game, because sprinting is allied first and foremost with power and velocity. They win once they can take you out immediately. The sprinter exhibits elevated tempo and explosive progress. They showcase their command of movement with sudden, intensely powerful action as they speed down the home stretch. Sprinting focuses on power, volatility and peak speed. The goal is to focus only on the increase of velocity, and the exertion is well concentrated.

Which one is Hillary and which one is Barack?

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By A Rebirth May 1st 2008 at 4:29 pm EDT

Nice analogy!

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