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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 3rd 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

in Guam

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By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

I hope for good results from Guam

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By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) May 3rd 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

According to CNN.com only 1 precinct is outstanding but it compromises 27% of the total votes.

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By Tiffany from NY May 3rd 2008 at 5:13 pm EDT

Don't hold your breath waiting for HRC to congratulate Obama. Remember, a caucus doesn't really count! :)

Thank you Guam for another Obama victory.

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By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) May 3rd 2008 at 5:16 pm EDT

Have they officially called it for us already?

Every Vote Counts!!! Delegate Math! | Report to Admin

By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 3rd 2008 at 5:44 pm EDT

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By Vicki May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Great webpage Carole!

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By Election from Thibodaux, LA May 3rd 2008 at 5:34 pm EDT

Why Obama Provides a More Compelling Contrast to McCain than Clinton:
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Republican Ron Paul Predicts a President Obama Come January:
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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 3rd 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

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277 Delegates To Win The Nomination! | Report to Admin

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Dalykos : HILLARY supporters are making more call than us. Please, please get on the phone and make some calls. | Report to Admin

By Banko May 3rd 2008 at 6:00 pm EDT

Dalykos : HILLARY supporters are making more call than us. Please, please get on the phone and make some calls.
Saturday Obama Phone Bankers -- Open Thread
by Seneca Doane
Sat May 03, 2008 at 02:48:48 PM PDT
I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but we should have open threads going on phone banking -- if nothing else than to encourage readers of this blog to get onto the phone.

But this is also a place to collect information and share tactics. So let me get right to that.

Right now, I'm calling Fort Wayne. I just spoke to a marvelous woman who's part of a two-votes-for-Obama couple. Because people have been hammered with calls, I've started asking whether they've been receiving a lot of calls this weekend, preparing to apologize if I'm disturbing her before moving onto the pitch.

She said that yes, she has been receiving a lot of calls this weekend -- but they have all been coming from Hillary Clinton's campaign.

I repeat: all the calls this woman has been receiving this weekend -- and I get the feeling it may be something like 4-6 from the sound of her answer -- have been from Hillary Clinton's campaign.

Get on the phone. Share your stories here. Let's not lose this election because we didn't call

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By Unique224 May 3rd 2008 at 6:14 pm EDT

Probably "robo" calls.

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By Dave from NYC May 3rd 2008 at 6:16 pm EDT

Hillary's campaign always makes lots of robo-calls. If it is robo-calls, they are not that effective. We should be calling anyway.

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

whoo hoo!

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

sooooo close!

Donate to my fundraising page: Link

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

Way to go Kansas!

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

heck yeah!

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By Jeff in Waterloo May 3rd 2008 at 5:15 pm EDT

what happened? :)

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By ObamaBob NSB May 3rd 2008 at 5:16 pm EDT

What's going on in Kansas?

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

EVERYTHING!!!

lol you should be here!

we're painting Kansas BLUE

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By Jeff in Waterloo May 3rd 2008 at 5:24 pm EDT (Updated May 5th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

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By mamafoxof3 May 3rd 2008 at 5:28 pm EDT

Sara, we are going to paint Kansas BLUE this year, aren't we?

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

Darn Straight!

BTW: come to this event on May 10 -
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By rick May 3rd 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

1?

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 3rd 2008 at 5:13 pm EDT

Bronze Medal

Link

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By rick May 3rd 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

thanks!:-))

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By V-Day May 3rd 2008 at 5:26 pm EDT

with 3 stars.

Thank You Guam! | Report to Admin

By CA 55 in the bank for Barack! May 3rd 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

Thank You Guam!

Go Barack!

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By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 5:22 pm EDT

Thanks a lot Guam for representing

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa May 3rd 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

finnaly pictures of the picnic

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By Milton May 3rd 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

Link

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By YOLA May 3rd 2008 at 5:33 pm EDT

very nice!

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By ♥ Not.This.Time.Not.This.Year. ♥ Joyce from Canada ♥ ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:47 pm EDT

a beautiful picture of the First Family...Sacha and Malia are adorable...What a lovely family!

God bless you and protect you Barack, Michelle and your daughters :)

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By Amechi Ojukwu May 3rd 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

Link

http://www.peterfpaul.com/2007 /11/22/bush-plame-cover-up-vs- hillary-clinton-peter-paul-cov er-up-which-is-worse/

Link

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By ELF2008 May 3rd 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

Glad to hear it's on the blogs. Unfortunately this is a story the press cannot cover due to an order the Clintons got from a Clinton-friendly judge. The order prohibits any media coverage under threat of an astronomical penalty.

The case itself has to do with campaign finance and receipt of funds from a/raised by a convicted felon. It was tried once before but got nowhere for lack of evidence. Evidence has been found and the trial is going forward again.

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By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

It has to do with her senate race and the campaign manager who was indicted for finance fraud but not convicted (Judge was appointed by Bill C).

There were questions about this hollywood fundraiser being legal by FEC standards and HRC denied knowing how much was raised. She ended up amending her FEC report amd paid a fine.

This fellow Paul (who organized it) felt he got screwed and the trial going on now is a CIVIL trial that has had trouble gaining any footing.

There is currenly a 'gag' type order on the proceedings which is why you won't see the MSM reporting on it. Paul also has a long criminal history of fraud and deception and things like that.

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By LV Duckworth May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

My understanding is that the case is not a criminal case this time however. It is a civil lawsuit and therefore the burden of proof is greatly reduced, definately in the favor of Peter F Paul. But yes, there is a gag order preventing the media to report the story and Hillary has been given a postponement till after the November election to testify. But currently Bill, Ed Rendell, Chelsea and others are giving depositions.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 3rd 2008 at 6:47 pm EDT

Peter Paul was with Marvel Comics before he started his own business. He hosted a fundraiser for Senator Clinton's campaign.
For some reason, the Clintons started bashing him and ruining his reputation (I don't truly understand the underlying rational). The lawsuit has something to do with this, the fundraiser and how the fundraiser was included in FEC filings (or not included).

Well, I know who Peter Paul is anyway!

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By Anitra May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

Someone needs to email this to Randi Rhodes at NovaM Radio, Ed Schultz at Air America and Huffington Post. Also any contacts with Indiana and North Carolina mediea outlets...radio, television, print, etc. I would do it but am not savvy enough with technology to forward, cut, paste....This must be out ASAP! It could seal the deal on Tuesday.

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 5:11 pm EDT

Link

Digg this.

If John Gibson is not fired to referring to Rachel Maddow as "Oooh Lesbians, yummy."

Rachel is a brilliant, Rhodes Scholar. Is her sexual preference important?

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 3rd 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

It is to those idiots!

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 3rd 2008 at 5:14 pm EDT

Ooops. I forgot my new name. I can't say anything negative. O.k. I'm starting all over again. Sorry Kevin.

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By Sharon~Independent for Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Jeannie,
Now, you see what I mean. It's like you are self moderating, because of your "g+s+" name. I'm working on commenting with a positive twist.

Someone once said that ...going negative towards HRC is the same thing as going positive...lol Maybe we can use that same analogy towards anyone in the media.

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By Boomer_4_Barack May 3rd 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

Her preference is only important because she is one of the few that hasn't sold her soul to the Clintons or the Repubs.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 3rd 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

it is if you are a latent homosexual

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By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 6:08 pm EDT

KO & Rachael Maddow are my two favorite political media peeps. I could care less about who she sleeps with. John Gibson can sniff my socks (since I can't cuss here!)!

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By Shel May 3rd 2008 at 6:09 pm EDT

Rachel's GREAT!!! I'd never heard of her until I saw her on KO.

She's an articulate, intelligent woman. That must scare the hell out of a "man" (and I use that term VERY loosely here) like John Gibson.

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By Denise from Sarasota, FL May 3rd 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT

I AGREE, HE'S A BIGOT!

Here is a suggestion to MSNBC, trade Pat Buchannan to Fox for a player to be named later.

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 3rd 2008 at 6:33 pm EDT

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By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

lovelyyyyyyyy

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:13 pm EDT

Been out all day-what happened in Guam?

wanted to hear it here first

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:14 pm EDT

still waiting!

Link

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

is it that close?

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:19 pm EDT

not really - they just count every ballot by hand and I guess it's taking a little while

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Wait-on the night of PA with 1% of the vote in-some channel that I personally do not watch anymore called it for HRC-has anyone called it for our honorable Senator Obama?

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By Fire Is Born May 3rd 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

CNN proclaimed Hilary to have won Pennsylvania by DOUBLE DIGIT numbers. The truth is that at no moment was she winning by more than 9.2 (which you can check at the SOS site in Penn). It must have been some of her claimed "base" who came with an idea that 9 is a double digit number. All this NCLB mathematics of CNN was just to help the mathematics of their donors. A lie for some green.
I wonder what they will twist today of Guam?
Warning: Any statements that Guam is unimportant politically will be considered unpatriotic, we have a base (a military one) in the Marianas.
YES WE CAN!

KEEP CALLING NC AND AND INDIANA!

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By Wendi May 3rd 2008 at 6:57 pm EDT

I had to laugh -- because when I checked CNN's numbers for Guam, they actually had the numbers rounded DOWN -- making it look better for Hillary, whereas in PA they roulded UP to make it look like Hillary had won by ten points when it was actually closer to 9.......who can honestly say that the MSM is giving Obama a fair shake????????? The MSM and the other campaigns really do cater to less informed people....

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By Fire Is Born May 3rd 2008 at 5:32 pm EDT (Updated May 5th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

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By Hansr May 3rd 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

Only one district outstanding. Hillary would have towin it by 15% to overtake Barack. It's unlikely she'll do that. And I think CNN has called the race for Barack.

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By Sam from ATL May 3rd 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

CNN has the results for Pennsylvania up! Nothing currently on their screen about Guam, just PA.

Talk about BS. The PA primary was almost 2 weeks ago, but they're rubbing it in or trying to make it look more relevant than it is. Just the Clinton News Network in action.

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By CA 55 in the bank for Barack! May 3rd 2008 at 5:21 pm EDT

Hi,

This is the latest from within the hour.

Update 3:40 Eastern: 18 districts out of 19 (95%), Obama 1,720 53%, Clinton 1,509 47%

Link

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:20 pm EDT

yeah Senator HRC-it's spring-lighten up!

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By Balloons Across America May 3rd 2008 at 5:21 pm EDT

great fashion sense Walt... you are very right!

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" May 3rd 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Come on now we all know she dresses

Bumble Bee Beautiful ;-)

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By Sarah May 4th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

I think she dresses like an ass myself as depicted in this photo:
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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 3rd 2008 at 5:16 pm EDT

Just saying hi and keeping up with the info here on the blogs..

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By Gru - a skinny kid with a funny name May 3rd 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

Hi April.

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By Amechi Ojukwu May 3rd 2008 at 5:20 pm EDT

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

Link

http://www.peterfpaul.com/2007 /11/22/bush-plame-cover-up-vs- hillary-clinton-peter-paul-cov er-up-which-is-worse/

Link

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:51 pm EDT

We've been discussing it at length for months here.

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By Gloria in L.A. May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

There are many of us who have tgried to get the msm to cover this story since feb. They won't. I even emailed Paul and he said that the msm has it's own agenda. Ain't that the truth! The hearing was scheduled for 4/25/08 and the Clintons along with Vaillaragosa, another cheat on your wife friend of billy's helped squash it until after the election. That's the 411.

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By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

For those of us...and you KNOW who YOU ARE...who need to take our heads out of our blog butts, tune in to ABC (temporary lifting of the boycott)...the Kentucky Derby is going to happen soon, and that is always a nice tradition to watch for any horse lovers out there. (minus the filthy rich spectators there, of course!...not interested in them). Enjoy! :D

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:20 pm EDT

horses scare me!! They're just so darn MASSIVE

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By Dre May 3rd 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

Please no negative comments about HC here.

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:28 pm EDT

oooooooo

ouch.

lol

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:29 pm EDT

that is sooooo cold!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 5:33 pm EDT

I don't think she is a horse ... as far as I know.

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By annie -This is a race about issues, NOT an issue about race. xoxo May 3rd 2008 at 6:08 pm EDT

I think that is something Walt would say! LOL!

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By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 5:32 pm EDT

Yes, they are...but they are real cute, too!!!

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:36 pm EDT

lol!

I'd love to ride one sometime but I'm 5'1 and scared that I won't be able to actually climb on the darn thing!

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By bobcat36 May 3rd 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

They just ran the 134th Kentucky Derby and Big Brown won by 6 or 8 (lengths, that is). Looks like another Secretariat (Big Red); maybe a Triple Crown this year?

Sadly, the filly broke both ankles and had to be euthanized.

When will they ever learn not to run a filly with colts? Remember Ruffian?

I am so sick of the entire racing industry.

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By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 5:20 pm EDT

It's on NBC.

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By EJ May 3rd 2008 at 5:37 pm EDT

I don't care who wins I'm just hoping Eight Bells loses big time. This is the philly that HRC is betting on.

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By Diana G. ~California believes~ May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

Wait, what's she betting with? The interest the campaign is paying her from the 5 million dollar loan?

Okay, that's the last one. g+s+

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By Diana G. ~California believes~ May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

Wait, what's she betting with? The interest the campaign is paying her from the 5 million dollar loan?

Okay, that's the last one. g+s+

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By Diana G. ~California believes~ May 3rd 2008 at 6:03 pm EDT

i have no idea why that posted twice. Flickr is messing up my computer.

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By EJ May 3rd 2008 at 5:38 pm EDT

I don't care who wins I'm just hoping Eight Bells loses big time. This is the philly that HRC is betting on.

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By VM May 3rd 2008 at 5:42 pm EDT

Is Obama betting on a horse?

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By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 5:47 pm EDT

I don't know...but there IS Big Brown in the 20th post position, but a fav at 5-1 odds. I'm gonna watch HIM! I'm p*ssed that HRC claimed Eight Belles, because normally I'd cheer for a philly, BECAUSE it's been so rare that they've won...but, as Barack would say...NOT THIS TIME!!!

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By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

OH!!! And we CAN'T let Colonel JOHN win either!... ;D Although this is just a primary before the Triple Crown.

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By EJ May 3rd 2008 at 5:52 pm EDT

Not sure but I think a horse named Big Brown is one of the favorites! I'm not kidding. LET'S GO BIG BROWN!!!

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By Staton Rabin May 3rd 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

Senator Obama said in an interview this week that he picks the horse Colonel John for today's Kentucky Derby.

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By Chad D. (Bring It On McDubya) May 3rd 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

The Derby is on NBC so we're good to go.

While we're waiting. | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB May 3rd 2008 at 5:19 pm EDT

While we're waiting for results,, have some fun with this: Link

YES WE CAN!!

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By Amechi Ojukwu May 3rd 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

Link

http://www.peterfpaul.com/2007 /11/22/bush-plame-cover-up-vs- hillary-clinton-peter-paul-cov er-up-which-is-worse/

Link

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

There is a gag order on the case. We have discussed it here .. we know .. we all know!!

Donation Blast anyone?! | Report to Admin

By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" May 3rd 2008 at 5:19 pm EDT

I am only $205 away from my May 6th goal. Please help me reach that!

Let's all pull out $5 - $10 for the win in Guam, Darn is it $4 delegates they have, then what about $4 blasts??

I might not be easy, but I am cheap ;)

Link

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By Time Words May 3rd 2008 at 5:24 pm EDT

95% counted in GUAM
53% Obama
47% Clinton

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By Amechi Ojukwu May 3rd 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

Link

http://www.peterfpaul.com/2007 /11/22/bush-plame-cover-up-vs- hillary-clinton-peter-paul-cov er-up-which-is-worse/

Link

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By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 6:11 pm EDT

There's a gag order, which is normal.

I finally got up the nerve to make calls for BO! | Report to Admin

By The Truth Will Make You Free May 3rd 2008 at 5:24 pm EDT

I finally got up the nerve to make calls for BO since I couldn't go to NC this weekend. I'm so excited I just now made my first 12 calls:
My goal is to make 100 call before May 6th.

3-BO
1-HC
2-Not Interested
6-LM

Please donate to my page to help me celebrate!!
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By Fire Is Born May 3rd 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT

Thank you so very much! Go for it! You got it!
And you are from Warsaw!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 3rd 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

thank you Emerald Truth! it gets easier and easier!!

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By Cathy May 3rd 2008 at 6:05 pm EDT

Congratulations - please keep calling - it really makes a difference!

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By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 6:50 pm EDT

Thank you very much for your contribution

God is with thee | Report to Admin

By consider sanders May 3rd 2008 at 5:24 pm EDT

To Barack Obama.... Joshua Chapter 1 verse 9.. Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 3rd 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

Amen

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By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:41 pm EDT

To HRC: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9

mayhaps we should rethink “totally obliterat[ing]” other countries?

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By RichieRich May 3rd 2008 at 5:41 pm EDT

amen

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By YOLA May 3rd 2008 at 5:42 pm EDT

Amen

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

AMEN!!!

Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By Sheri in AZ May 3rd 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

So, today I am 58--a white woman who should be, but cannot be, a Hillary supporter. In honor of my birthday, I just called 25 women in Indiana.

Here are the results:
6 for Obama
1 for McCain
4 declined to say
2 undecided (but seemed to be leaning Obama after we talked, as war was a big issue as well as health care and the uncivility of our politics)
4 messages left
1 no answer
5 wrong numbers

That's the most people I've talked to in any set of 25 calls and not one person claimed to be a strong HRC supporter, or even leaning HRC. If the "not interesteds" were for HRC, you wonder why they wouldn't proudly say so.

I told them all I wanted for my birthday was for Obama to win IN on Tuesday.

One woman, a strong supporter, had just gotten out of the hospital. I asked if she needed a ride, but said she has it all lined up for her sister to drive her on Tuesday and vote for Obama as well.

Off to dinner soon. Here's hoping Obama wins big in Guam and knocks it out of the park on Meet the Press tomorrow. It will be interesting to see who wins the ratings...as NBC and ABC are both free TV (though Russert will be re-broadcast on MSNBC as well).

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 5:28 pm EDT

HaPPy Birthday sherill.... thank you for all your help xxxx

ps. my grandson is 1year old today :D

Hillary's isn't electable & here's the reason. | Report to Admin

By Amechi Ojukwu May 3rd 2008 at 5:30 pm EDT

Can anyone please explain this story about Peter Paul Vs Hillary Clinton? It's on the blogs now. It's about stuff on fraud and campaign finance against Hillary. Who is Peter Paul? Why is no one talking about this? Isn’t this a serious issue in a general election? This has been described as the campaign finance scandal of the new millennium and no one wants to discuss it. Does America not deserve better? I leave it to you guys to decide.

Link

http://www.peterfpaul.com/2007 /11/22/bush-plame-cover-up-vs- hillary-clinton-peter-paul-cov er-up-which-is-worse/

Link

Re: Hillary's isn't electable & here's the reason. | Report to Admin

By Joy IA May 3rd 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

Amechi, you've gotta stop spamming and hijacking posts. This is what, your 4th post with the same info.

Re: Hillary's isn't electable & here's the reason. | Report to Admin

By Jeri, from Denver CO. May 3rd 2008 at 5:42 pm EDT

Amechi from CA
No no one can. We need to concentrate on IN and NC.
But thanks. It's a distraction.

Re: Hillary's isn't electable & here's the reason. | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:52 pm EDT

You're spamming and I'm reporting.

Have a nice day.

Re: Hillary's isn't electable & here's the reason. | Report to Admin

By annie -This is a race about issues, NOT an issue about race. xoxo May 3rd 2008 at 6:11 pm EDT

you're an idiot.

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By MJ May 3rd 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

Happy Birthday!

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By Ann ~ believing in hope and embracing change May 3rd 2008 at 5:41 pm EDT

Happy Birtyday Sheril!!!

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! May 3rd 2008 at 5:52 pm EDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SHERI, MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS YOU. I HOPE YOU ARE BLESSED WITH MANY MORE IN JESUS NAME.

HAVE A FUN AND HAPPY DAY.

LOVE,DEBBIE

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

Happy Birthday Sheri ... Happy Birthday to You!! I'm sorry you live in AZ tho :-( .. cuz when McSame loses he's gonna be really mad -- and when he gets mad ..

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By S v K May 3rd 2008 at 6:22 pm EDT

Happy B-Day Sherri!!!

SvK

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ May 3rd 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

Happy Birthday, Sheril! Thanks for making the calls.

We're all wishing your birthday wish right there with you! Can you believe the IA caucuses were 4 months ago today?

Re: Birthday Calls | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:09 pm EDT

Sheri,

I glad that that you were born on this day just a few years ago (you are very young at heart and also accoridng to the demographics that the media associates with Team Obama.

Thanks a lot for your contribution on behalf of all us in Team Obama,

Wishing you a very happy birthday. May the fuure bring all you are hoping for

I Voted! | Report to Admin

By Pam S. in WV May 3rd 2008 at 5:26 pm EDT

Thanks to early voting here in WV, I was finally able to proudly cast my vote for Barack today! After waiting all these months, it's finally West Virginia's turn. I carefully checked and double checked, making sure I had voted correctly. This 50 year old, female RN sure was excited today!

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By Time Words May 3rd 2008 at 5:28 pm EDT

Thanks PS from WV
Lets proof all those pundits wrong, Obama believes in the decency of Americans, because he is one decent citizen.

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By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 5:29 pm EDT

awwwwww thank you xxxx well done :D i bet is such a great feeling :D

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By Pam S. in WV May 3rd 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

Yes, it was a great feeling--staring at that big check mark next to Barack's name! The Obama Campaign just opened an office here in my hometown of Fairmont, WV. I plan to stop in there tomorrow and get a yard sign plus see how I can help out. I had a feeling of pride voting today that I haven't felt in my 30+ years of voting!

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By RichieRich May 3rd 2008 at 5:39 pm EDT

way to go, your the best. big hugs ahah

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By ♥ Not.This.Time.Not.This.Year. ♥ Joyce from Canada ♥ ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:40 pm EDT

way to go Pamela...it must feel good to vote for our guy.
I wish I could vote for him or donate to his campaign.

Thank you :)

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By ♥ Not.This.Time.Not.This.Year. ♥ Joyce from Canada ♥ ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:40 pm EDT

way to go Pamela...it must feel good to vote for our guy.
I wish I could vote for him or donate to his campaign.

Thank you :)

Re: I Voted! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 3rd 2008 at 5:48 pm EDT

Good for you!

Re: I Voted! | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:03 pm EDT

Thanks Pamela for your vote. At least I know that no matter what, Barack has AT LEAST one vote in the records - all thanks to you

New TV Ad | Report to Admin

By German May 3rd 2008 at 5:29 pm EDT

is pretty good!!

Link

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By Vicki May 3rd 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

That was a great ad......!

Re: New TV Ad | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:04 pm EDT

Nice Ad - it tells the life story of Obama

Re: 1st | Report to Admin

By Kevin the Mavrick doing Mavricky things everyday to Help us win! May 3rd 2008 at 5:42 pm EDT

The Bumble Bee is so last year!

It is the SAFTEY CONE orange suit that is HOT!

Re: 1st | Report to Admin

By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:44 pm EDT

OMG!

I missed that one!

I still crack up every time I think of the St. Patrick's Day scarf!

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 5:47 pm EDT

that's what that was?? I thought a tent collapsed around her and she couldn't get free...

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By yvette from pearl ms May 3rd 2008 at 6:03 pm EDT

You hopemongers crack me up!!

Thanks so much, I really needed that...I'm away from home for another 3 weeks (in Chicago doing a training session for new hires at the Dept of Veterans Affairs) and am really missing my family...

You guys will just have to keep me company, ok? :)

YES WE CAN win IN and NC and end this thing on Tuesday!! :)

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By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

WoW! What a great job you have...
My significant other is a nurse at the VA hospital in our community-he is sooooo mad at the VA for allowing Starbucks into the VA because Starbucks said that NO MORE FREE coffee can be allowed in the VA for patients and visitors-he's really upset that the VA would agree to such a thing!

It just points to the lack of priorities on the part of some in the VA...

Re: 1st | Report to Admin

By CK Educators with Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:24 pm EDT

WoW! What a great job you have...
My significant other is a nurse at the VA hospital in our community-he is sooooo mad at the VA for allowing Starbucks into the VA because Starbucks said that NO MORE FREE coffee can be allowed in the VA for patients and visitors-he's really upset that the VA would agree to such a thing!

It just points to the lack of priorities on the part of some in the VA...

Re: 1st | Report to Admin

By Dana "Sweetie" Voting for "That One" from NYC May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

She's single handedly keeping the scarf industry alive!

Re: 1st | Report to Admin

By Catherine of Riverdale, IL May 3rd 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

Hillary is probably hiding the wrinkles on her neck.

Re: 1st | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ May 3rd 2008 at 7:08 pm EDT

Kevin,

Is Safety Cone Orange the new Black?

New TV Ad | Report to Admin

By German May 3rd 2008 at 5:30 pm EDT

is pretty good!!

Link

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! May 3rd 2008 at 5:40 pm EDT

WONDERFUL AD!!

GO BARACK OBAMA!!

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By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! May 3rd 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

that was great -- thank you for posting it for us

Re: New TV Ad | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:01 pm EDT

I love it !!! I hope he spending ALL our money airing it !!!

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 3rd 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

I was told on earlier blog that Barack had a really good rally today - does anyone have a link

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB May 3rd 2008 at 5:34 pm EDT

Had a Wooo-Hooo rally today.. That crowd looked like they were on fire for Barack!!!

I think it's happening in Indiana!!!!!

YES WE CAN!!

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

hey anna maria :D ...i was out all day didnt see it either... but they said was very good :D

NC | Report to Admin

By JT May 3rd 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

I'm surprised Barack is spending Sat, Sun and Monday in Indiana. I hope the internal polling in NC is better than I've been seeing. If it's not then I think he's taking a big risk by staying out of the state the last 3 days. Bill C will be doing 9 stops in NC on Monday alone.

NC is the critical state on Tues. If he wins NC the nomination is ours reguardless of what happens in Indy - we've held serve in the state we are supposed to win and there is no change in the dynamic of a race which we are leading. Lose NC and it's a different story.

Re: NC | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 5:38 pm EDT

Michelle will be in NC on Monday and Senator McClascal (sp?) is in NC this entire weekend.

Re: NC | Report to Admin

By Humble Supporter of OBama May 3rd 2008 at 5:48 pm EDT

I do worry about NC a little bit because Barack has spent most of his time in IN.
I think their internal polling numbers must show them that they will win. If he had spent more time in NC he would have won by a bigger margin.
Barack is trying to close the gap with Hillary in IN. Barack will win NC and loose IN but get more delegates.

Question? | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW May 3rd 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

Yesterday on Cnn that a letter had surfaced about this Magnequench thing having to do with Sen. Bhye and P. Clinton was supposed to come out and shed a new light on facts.

What happened to that?

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By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 5:44 pm EDT

I thought the word was that it comes out on Sunday.

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By Obama08NOW May 3rd 2008 at 5:48 pm EDT

Thanks Rachel, we are landscaping today, yard full of bushes and what not, but I had to check in........just can't help it.

PS. My sis is in Maplewood, MN Close?

Re: Question? | Report to Admin

By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

Yes. 15 minutes north, where my sister-in law lives too. Happy Spring!

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By Obama08NOW May 3rd 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

Happy Spring to you also! Thanks for the info. have to go dig more..........I would rather be here!!

Have a good day all, thanks for all you are doing for our Obama!!

((((HUGS))))

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back May 3rd 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

I posted an update on the last thread and I asked people to send some good comments to the paper there!!!

we need PIZZAs for IN tomorrow | Report to Admin

By Kellyp-the future won't run on oil! May 3rd 2008 at 5:32 pm EDT

Hey Obama Family--

I just called Donatos and donated 3 veggie pizzas. Debbie the shift manager said they only have about 25 pizzas donated. The info is from another blogger's posting which I coped. Please re-post and send to your friends! They need all the orders by TODAY for tomorrow's event.

ATTENTION:

As you all may know by now I am trying to get bloggers to donate pizza (s) to this Sunday’s-Early Voting Event. The great idea came from steve or (S V T) a blogger, he suggested that we do pizza bombs by calling a various of volunteer HQ's (you will see which HQ I contacted). My initial call was to offer to buy lunch for the entire office they instead requested that I donate to this Sunday's cause. I took it upon myself to inform bloggers what is needed, who needs it, and where. Below you will see correspondence between me and Tammy (one of the assistant coordinators at the indianapolis HQ). She has sent me another email to request that bloggers call Donatos Pizza directly be sure to specify the location, details below. The day shift manager name is Jarod, the night shift manager is named Debbie. Please donate whatever you can a medium veggie pizza cost around $13. She said to order a variety of pizzas so far we have about 20 pizza’s set to be ordered. The pizza’s will need to be order by this Saturday. BTW the goal is 500 pizza’s. I update this message as I receive information from HQ, please review correspondence #3-thanks!

Contact information:
Indianapolis -- Volunteer HQ
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 682-2008 call if your feeling leery.. .
View map

Correspondence: #1
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

If you can add a note to the blog that would be great that people can call Donatos Pizza directly
and order pizza.

Re: we need PIZZAs for IN tomorrow | Report to Admin

By ☮Sara☮- from KS - Peace Corps Nominee! May 3rd 2008 at 5:46 pm EDT

Is this for volunteers or for voters? because I don't think you can give voters anything....I might be wrong though! Don't want you guys to get in trouble!

Re: we need PIZZAs for IN tomorrow | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:05 pm EDT

Also, this shouldn't be posted on the blog .. it's against TOS .. sorry ..

Great Read: Obama Gaining White Voters | Report to Admin

By Sheri in AZ May 3rd 2008 at 5:32 pm EDT

You've gotta check out The Field Link
to see the graphs and solid evidence that disproves what the talking heads keep blathering, that Obama is supposedly losing the white vote.

It did my heart good to see it in black and white, no pun intended.

Re: Great Read: Obama Gaining White Voters | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 3rd 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

Excellent. Completely agree. The spin is on! Stay out of the spin cycle.

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

Woohoooooooo! | Report to Admin

By Robert in Noblesville May 3rd 2008 at 5:36 pm EDT

I was there, it was a great event. Check out my blog soon to see some pics from event.

Re: Woohoooooooo! | Report to Admin

By MJ May 3rd 2008 at 5:37 pm EDT

Thanks!

Canvassed today! | Report to Admin

By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon May 3rd 2008 at 5:36 pm EDT

Hi there,
I just got back from a rural canvass, and it was time well spent. Most everyone I encountered was settled on their candidate. We were out reminding Obama supporters to turn in their ballots, and giving them information on what to do if they do not receive a ballot by May 7th.

One resident was undecided btw. Barack and HRC. She is a senior citizen, always votes democrat, and really wants to see a woman president in her lifetime. But there are things that trouble her, and it turns out that she really likes Barack! She feels like the pastor distractions have been incredibly unfair and she likes all our candidate's positions on issues. She just "has this loyalty thing going", she told me with tears in her eyes. My canvassing partner spoke about foreign policy, and how our opponent's recent statements about ""obliterating Iran" frightened her away from HRC. Then our new, fence-sitting friend said she thought Obama would have better luck with diplomacy than would HRC!

She ended up saying she had a lot of thinking to do, and was looking forward to having this agonizing decision over with. I invited her to climb on board the O-train, if not now, then definitely in the fall. She smiled warmly, thanked us for our visit, and said she was happy to see all the passion Obama supporters have brought to the party....

Sounds to me like she'll vote for Barack, what do you think?

Jeanne

Re: Phone Banking Today | Report to Admin

By Diane4ournxtprez May 3rd 2008 at 5:42 pm EDT

Hi Everyone -
Just got back from 3 hours of phone banking in CA. We were calling Indiana independents. The room was filled with volunteers making calls this weekend. Our results were very positive. They were 5:l for Barack over Clinton. The people are nice and fun to talk to. I made about 100 calls. I'll go back tomorrow with more friends from my active adult community. Please make calls!!

Re: Phone Banking Today | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ May 3rd 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

Great work, Diane (Julie?)! Just a tip, though: when you want to start your own thread, go to the top of the comments, where it says, "Write a comment on this Post," click on that and you can start your own thread. What you've done instead is "hijack" Jeanne's post about her canvassing. You're both doing outstanding work, and each post deserves its own attention. Or, since the two subjects are so related, with one supporter canvassing and the other calling, you could have tied the two together by acknowledging Jeanne's post about her canvassing, then talking about your great volunteer work calling.

For anyone who is new to blogging, I encourage you all to check out The Welcome Wagon, which wants to make blogging as easy and fun a process for you as possible. It explains about "hijacking," posting links, making a profile, requesting friends, etc and so forth: Link . Towards the top on the left-hand side you'll see a button, "join group." Go ahead and click on that if you'd like to join. You can also read the blogs without joining the group. The blogs are also on the left-hand side, towards the bottom. Here's the direct link to the blog, so you can see all the threads (all extremely helpful for new users): Link .

Happy Blogging, and thanks for joining us!

Re: Canvassed today! | Report to Admin

By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 5:47 pm EDT

awww thank you for sharing :D great work :))))

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By IA for Obama ☮ May 3rd 2008 at 6:03 pm EDT

Great work, Jeanne! Thanks so much for being so engaged and informed. You and your partner are a credit to us all.

YES WE CAN!

Re: Canvassed today! | Report to Admin

By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

Great work Jeanne & Diane!!! Keep on telling us what's going on, we love to hear it!

Re: Canvassed today! | Report to Admin

By IManOBAMAmama May 3rd 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT

Jeanne,

Sounds like she's boarding the train!! We really do have an affect on voters.

I met a gentlemen in Philly, who wore his bright red Marine hat proudly ('Semper Fi' in yellow) . Clearly, life had not been kind to him; his attitude and lack of a few teeth showed it.

"None of 'em are worth a damn" he snarled at me thru his front door as he snatched the GOTV lit from my hand.

I chalked it up as a "can't win 'em all" and kept on canvassing. As we canvassed again on e-day, I saw him walking down the street. Same red hat, same bad attitude. But as I approached and he saw who we were, he actually grinned slightly and gave a quick thumbs up.

"Ya'll were the only ones who visited me," he said.

YES.
WE.
CAN.

Michelle Obama for First Lady!! | Report to Admin

By IManOBAMAmama May 3rd 2008 at 5:37 pm EDT

Michelle Obama for First Lady!!

So classy. So real. So smart. So down to earth.

I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!

Gotta go make some more calls to Indiana and North Carolina!!

I have a Concern | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back May 3rd 2008 at 5:38 pm EDT

Someone in the last thread mentioned that HRC has one commercial on TV? And that people are receiving mail from our campaign and not HRC's.

I'M SUSPICIOUS! Calm before storm? Not trying to be negative - rather realistic - Expect the best - but perhaps brace ourselves for her last minute tactics. The article below spells
out the things she's done in the past. Their campaign knows
how important it is to get their message out there this weekend.
And they're just counting on Hillary's appearances??

Can someone contact the ground force to see if they are seeing any kind of negative flyers, etc.???

Link
question of hRC guilt by assn. tactics.

Remember NH speech | Report to Admin

By Debbie UK May 3rd 2008 at 5:40 pm EDT

What I loved about Barack's NH speech was his contained anger at being attacked as a hope monger.

He didn't mince his words, he showed his core belief in the american capacity to embrace the idea of change.

Unfortunately the closer you get to being the real harbinger of change, the more difficult it gets.

My theory is don't be afraid, keep being honest, and keep being straight with people.

They'll appreciate it and they will get it.

Night.

Forgot to say thanks new political movement, I'm jealous, wish I could campaign for something I really believe in. (on my home ground)

Night.

GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By TopRamen May 3rd 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

it's been a great day for Obama.

Link

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By Rosalind May 3rd 2008 at 5:49 pm EDT

TopRamen, this is SUPER news a probability of 7 Super delegates today what a blessing. Thank you Jesus!!!

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By Debbie UK May 3rd 2008 at 5:51 pm EDT

I was just being early sentimental.

Nothings changed...

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

What a wonderful, wonderful day!! :) It's gonna' get better yet!

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:08 pm EDT

OMG -- I'm crying ... OMG ...

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By C. Morgan from WA May 3rd 2008 at 6:36 pm EDT

WOW, this is great news; come on supers,
unite for Barack Obama :)

Obama 'O8

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By C. Morgan from WA May 3rd 2008 at 6:37 pm EDT

WOW, this is great news; come on supers,
unite for Barack Obama :)

Obama 'O8

Re: GREAT NEWS DAY | Report to Admin

By Unique224 May 3rd 2008 at 7:25 pm EDT

Thanks for the great news! Obama officially wins Guam! I do not care about the percentages...he won! Also, he will take more delegates when you include the superdelegates! Woo Hoo!!!! Obama is on fire!

Also, here in NC, people are fired up!!! My grandmother called all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and blessed them out! She told them that they need to vote and she wasn't playing. She was taking names and kicking butts!!! She would write down when they were voting and call them to make sure that they did it. She was trying to get everyone to vote early so that there would be no excuses. A lot of my cousins had never voted, but they were able to register and vote at the Early One-Stop Voting places.

I love my grandmother. She has a lot of pull in the family. She is a black version of Ms. Weiss from Wilmington, NC. If you haven't seen that clip, you must do so.

Amen to all of the people who voted early in NC. Now, make sure that you help out at the polls on Tuesday. I am going to help drive people to the polls. Obama has got to win BIG so that this race will come to a close.

Bring it home North Carolina!! Show the rest of America what we are made of!!!! Make Obama proud!!!

I love you guys!!!

Four Reasons Why Hoosiers Should Pass the Ball to Obama | Report to Admin

By LA From FL May 3rd 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

Link

Mike Bonifer

Four Reasons Why Hoosiers Should Pass the Ball to Obama

Here are four reasons as solid as a John Wooden basketball drill why you should be the ones to put an exclamation point on the Obama campaign by passing him the ball next Tuesday.

Reason One: Caginess
Reason Two: Growth Determines Harvest
Reason Three: Patience
Reason Four: Calmness at Crunch Time

Make this viral please

Near Reach of Our Goal!!! | Report to Admin

By Rosalind May 3rd 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

Obama's Supporters,

We are almost less then 14,000 donors away from reaching our 1.5 million donors who have invested in this campaign. The dealine to reach our goal is Tuesday, May 6th 2008. If you have multiple supporters in your household who support our guy then please donate in their name.

Re: Near Reach of Our Goal!!! | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

Something's up with the ticker .. it hasn't moved since 1:30 last night when I went to bed .. PDT

Language--New Visitors | Report to Admin

By Jeri, from Denver CO. May 3rd 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

New People logging on. Please no F word on here. Thanks

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:46 pm EDT

This board needs much better moderation.

People are actually leaving over the lack of moderation.

There are numerous TOS violations throughout this thread.

Don't eat your young.

Re: Language--New Visitors | Report to Admin

By Joy IA May 3rd 2008 at 5:58 pm EDT

Ditto SaSa... I know I'm trying to hang in there!

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:14 pm EDT

I wrote to someone and told him the same .. I've been on very, very much less .. usually on the late night open thread .. I really wanted to be on more and be more involved but between the trolls and the lack of content ..there's little point.. present sustained company excluded, of course ..

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By Roberto May 3rd 2008 at 6:57 pm EDT

Agree also.

As a public school teacher, I am conscious of my responsibility to be a good model for my students and my school district.

I wouldn't want there to be something in public record that would be a bad example for them.

Also, it is just not my practice to use bad language.

Re: Language--New Visitors | Report to Admin

By Sara G May 3rd 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

SaSa, I agree with you. I have seen a few regulars leave in the last week, at least for a while. I left for a couple of days, too. Needed a break.

Re: Language--New Visitors | Report to Admin

By Sharon~Independent for Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

That's why I posted the below comment on the last thread...as a challenge to all.

g+s+ (going positive, staying positive)

A few days ago there was a challenge out there to go positive for 24 hours on the blogs. I had joined the commitment, and even changed my name for the day...adding g+s+.

Let me tell you something...it was an interesting experience...here's why...there were several times that I was really tempted to add my comments about HRC or the media. However, I refrained, not so much because of the commitment...but because I had to live up to my new name. How would it seem if I were to rant and rave and vent...with "g+s+" being a part of my name?

There was actually a sense of calm over me that day. Everyone should try it.

Try changing your name...adding g+s+...you'll see that you won't be able to be negative. If you are a principled person, you will live up to your name.

Re: Language--New Visitors | Report to Admin

By Livvy May 3rd 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

Yes I agree.. don't see him using those words.. lead by example

HRC callers are saying you aren't a Dem if you don't support her in NC | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:45 pm EDT

Calls from Clinton supporters (many of her callers are paid staff, btw) to NC resident --

Link

Clinton people pretend to be conducting a poll, then get angry and accuse callee of not being a Democrat.

Re: HRC callers are saying you aren't a Dem if you don't support her in NC | Report to Admin

By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 3rd 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT

Unbelievable!! There should be someone they could report that to--it's unprofessional, unethical and despicable.

Re: HRC callers are saying you aren't a Dem if you don't support her in NC | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

Who could they report it to though?

I agree that it's unethical. Not sure if it's legal or not. Doesn't seem that it got caught on tape either.

Re: HRC callers are saying you aren't a Dem if you don't support her in NC | Report to Admin

By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 3rd 2008 at 6:11 pm EDT

I guess there's nothing that can be done but, boy, how sleazy!

Re: HRC callers are saying you aren't a Dem if you don't support her in NC | Report to Admin

By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

that is bad.... some ppl would be really intimidated getting such a call...

should be reported...

Re: HRC callers are saying you aren't a Dem if you don't support her in NC | Report to Admin

By Dave from NYC May 3rd 2008 at 6:28 pm EDT

If they are really doing that, instead of making the usual robo-calls, it sounds like they lose votes for Clinton. The Obama directions always say, "Be Polite..." That is not just because we are nice. We also don't want to lose votes. If that is what they are doing, then they deserve what they get.

calls | Report to Admin

By annie -This is a race about issues, NOT an issue about race. xoxo May 3rd 2008 at 5:45 pm EDT

I have made many calls. Thousands.

Sometimes there are repetitions, but I just try and laugh it off and apologize and keep going. This is not something that will make me stop calling. I tell them how popular they are and how significant the voice of their state is. Which is true.

I have thick skin now.

The truth is people are pissed off about a lot of things, and many people are very cynical, including my own daughter who has on;y seen a bush or a Clinton in the Whitehouse.

I just paid $4.39 for gas. Outrageous. The war goes on. Ka-ching...

I think it is interesting how people hang up. They don't even have the courtesy or energy to say, hey, I'm not interested or I am busy at the moment. They just hang up. I do not take it personally for myself or the campaign.

I do not think they are disgusted with BO. I think they are hopeless, tired, worn out, over worked, underpaid, unappreciated, and F*cking pissed off about this nasty government and the media.

The calls are really important. Especially the undecided voters.

do you want 4 more years of the same?
do you want more yellow pantsuits?
do you want liars in the Whitehouse?
do you want impeachment proceedings again?
do you want hidden agendas?

NO!

Make calls, please and make a difference.

Donate to my fundraiser if you cannot make calls.
Link
xoxo
annie

Indianapolis | Report to Admin

By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 3rd 2008 at 5:46 pm EDT

I was in Indianapolis today--loads of Obama signs in yards; no Clinton signs! Go Obama!!!!

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By Obama08NOW May 3rd 2008 at 5:49 pm EDT

Yes, that is what I like to hear. Thanks for the good news!!

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By MJ May 3rd 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

woohoo!!!!!!!!!

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By Humble Supporter of OBama May 3rd 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

Thanks Susan this gives us hope.
I also read that early voting in 3 counties is good news for Barack. Barack will have to win big in cities like Indianapolis to compete with Hillary's advantage in rural areas.

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By Amy, Bethesda, Md. May 3rd 2008 at 5:50 pm EDT

Thank you Susan!

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:01 pm EDT

YEAH Susan , Thanks !! I really think that THIS tile the early voting will REALLY help us !! I feel a 2 % victory in IN and a 11% in NC..
I think he has re-found his voice. Love the tagline "Politics did not bring me to working people. Working people brought me to politics."

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By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 3rd 2008 at 6:15 pm EDT

You know the thing that got me hooked on Obama was the saying at the top of the page "I'm asking you to believe. Not just in my ability to bring about real change in Washington...I'm asking you to believe in yours."
It's been so long since I've been able to believe in our government and so long since someone has said--YOU can help, you can do something--that's powerful; and, after Barack is president, we all have to do our part and stay involved and help when he calls for us to.

Re: Indianapolis | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

I agree with you entirely. I quote that at almost everyone I know (probably too much).

But it is wonderful to remember (wake up?) that this Government is for the People, by the People and of the People and that I am one of those People. It is wonderful to realize that I can do something instead of simply be desperately sad about the state of this Country and the world.

The Empire Strikes Barack | Report to Admin

By Cay May 3rd 2008 at 5:49 pm EDT

A must see:

Link

Re: The Empire Strikes Barack | Report to Admin

By Single Mom for Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

Hilarity Kay, thanks for your humor on this guambama day:)

Re: Why Isn't CNN Calling Guam? | Report to Admin

By ObamafaninOmaha May 3rd 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

They don't want to admit that she lost...

Re: Why Isn't CNN Calling Guam? | Report to Admin

By Linda H May 3rd 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

I posted this on the last thread. CNN stated at the very beginning that they will not be calling the poll. We are just going to have to wait.

Re: Why Isn't CNN Calling Guam? | Report to Admin

By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" May 3rd 2008 at 6:00 pm EDT

THey hate us ;(

Re: Why Isn't CNN Calling Guam? | Report to Admin

By tommaso.ramponi May 3rd 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

There are 1000 votes left to cast. Dededo is the biggest village.

95% refers to the precincts, not votes.

So, it's not finished yet...

Re: Why Isn't CNN Calling Guam? | Report to Admin

By Sandy in Virginia May 3rd 2008 at 6:03 pm EDT

It's at 95% of the total precincts, not total votes cast. The last precinct counting is the largest one.

Re: Why Isn't CNN Calling Guam? | Report to Admin

By Sandy in Virginia May 3rd 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

It's at 95% of the total precincts, not total votes cast. The last precinct counting is the largest one.

ron paul : obama will beat mccain! | Report to Admin

By A A May 3rd 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT

Republican Ron Paul Predicts a President Obama Come January - Los Angeles Times

Rep. Ron Paul, the House member from Texas who technically remains in the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination against Sen. John McCain, predicts that Democratic Sen. Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. According to the campus newspaper of Maryland's Goucher College, the 72-year-old Paul made the surprising statement during campaign remarks Thursday at a school presidential forum.

Re: ron paul : obama will beat mccain! | Report to Admin

By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 3rd 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

From Paul's mouth to God's ears!!

Re: ron paul : obama will beat mccain! | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 5:58 pm EDT

Many, many Ron Paul supporters also now support Barack.

That's great. He's been able to gain a large chunk of the Republican electorate, particularly with independents.

Re: ron paul : obama will beat mccain! | Report to Admin

By ken matthews who believes change is coming to America May 3rd 2008 at 6:05 pm EDT

Please send a message to Ron Paul. Thank him for supporting Barack.

Link

Re: ron paul : obama will beat mccain! | Report to Admin

By Lynn May 3rd 2008 at 6:15 pm EDT

Ron Paul is a strong voice against the war in Iraq. For some of his supporters, Barack Obama will provide a good alternative to John McCain.

Re: ron paul : obama will beat mccain! | Report to Admin

By ken matthews who believes change is coming to America May 3rd 2008 at 6:28 pm EDT

Please send a message to Ron Paul. Thank him for supporting Barack.

Link

Guam | Report to Admin

By Amber Kahn May 3rd 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT

*** UPDATE *** With 95% reporting, the count is unchanged, 53%-47% -- Obama

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Re: I admire Barack and Michelle's love for each other | Report to Admin

By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 3rd 2008 at 6:07 pm EDT

...humm! Hope your partner is not reading the blogs, otherwise you might be looking for #4! Best of luck!

Re: I admire Barack and Michelle's love for each other | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:16 pm EDT

lol

Re: I admire Barack and Michelle's love for each other | Report to Admin

By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 6:20 pm EDT

lol

Re: I admire Barack and Michelle's love for each other | Report to Admin

By Jennifer Hussein White ----"On to the White House with Senators Obama/Biden" May 3rd 2008 at 6:09 pm EDT

Aren't they a wonderful couple! Such inspiration to the world.

Re: I admire Barack and Michelle's love for each other | Report to Admin

By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

SO TRUE !!! It is an inspiration, and what makes it so is that Barack in not intimidated by strong women! He is so proud of her in their joint appearances together...You see it. I have NEVER seen it so clearly in a political couple. The fact it that they are REAL ! It gives me hope....He is out there somewhere !

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Dalykos : HILLARY supporters are making more call than us. Please, please get on the phone and make some calls. | Report to Admin

By Banko May 3rd 2008 at 5:59 pm EDT

Dalykos : HILLARY supporters are making more call than us. Please, please get on the phone and make some calls.
Saturday Obama Phone Bankers -- Open Thread
by Seneca Doane
Sat May 03, 2008 at 02:48:48 PM PDT
I don't know why I didn't think of this before, but we should have open threads going on phone banking -- if nothing else than to encourage readers of this blog to get onto the phone.

But this is also a place to collect information and share tactics. So let me get right to that.

Right now, I'm calling Fort Wayne. I just spoke to a marvelous woman who's part of a two-votes-for-Obama couple. Because people have been hammered with calls, I've started asking whether they've been receiving a lot of calls this weekend, preparing to apologize if I'm disturbing her before moving onto the pitch.

She said that yes, she has been receiving a lot of calls this weekend -- but they have all been coming from Hillary Clinton's campaign.

I repeat: all the calls this woman has been receiving this weekend -- and I get the feeling it may be something like 4-6 from the sound of her answer -- have been from Hillary Clinton's campaign.

Get on the phone. Share your stories here. Let's not lose this election because we didn't call

Re: Dalykos : HILLARY supporters are making more call than us. Please, please get on the phone and make some calls. | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 3rd 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

One thing we phonebankers do since the beginning, don't give out our stats on the board.

Keep your poker face on here ;)

It manages expectations better!

THE GAS TAX GIMMICK | Report to Admin

By Amy - Who says trust in the good and let evil destroy itself May 3rd 2008 at 6:00 pm EDT

Hi Obama Family-

The Partnership for a Secure America is right up our alley, a bi-partisan organization working for the good of our country. If you click the link below, you will see an article on their site from one of Barack's advisers. We need your comments there! The first two are pro-Hill and VERY silly. Weigh in!

Link

For Callers: How Barack is Tougher (by far) than McCain or The Clintons | Report to Admin

By pgoCapeCod May 3rd 2008 at 6:01 pm EDT

A Dozen ways Barack is Tough

Watch the campaigns carefully. They foreshadow the way that a leader will govern.

1. What's tough is growing up as a black child with a single white mom. (It's not exactly growing up elite.)

2. What's tough is deciding to campaign for President against a field of eight seasoned, talented politicians when you are the new comer and then beating all but one of your opponents. (So far.)

4. What's tough is building a community organization in every state in America and in every territory and with Americans abroad too.

5. What's tough is to do the work of understanding the tiny details of every single caucus state far in advance and to organize people to participate and to value their input. And then to win.

6. What's tough is to reach out across party, racial, ethnic, age, educational, religious and gender lines and include everyone in the campaign. Look at our campaign. No one else has done that, because it's too tough for them!

7. What's tough is to out fundraise all your opponents. By getting 1.5 million individual donors averaging less than $100 each. It's never been done before because it's too tough for our opponents to do. They say we can't change Washington because it's too tough. They are confused. It's too tough for the old politicians, but not for us. We have ALREADY changed the money game in politics.

8. What's tough is calling the other side personally to congratulate them when we lose, instead of sending a press release or a surrogate.

9. What's tough is to tell people what needs to be told not what they might want to hear.

10. What's tough is accepting and embracing all Americans as they are, with all our diversity and all of our differences. Even though it may lose some votes.

11. What's tough is facing down the media frenzy about the ex pastor issue by addressing the underlying issue of race in America.

12. What's tough is running a campaign of lifting up the nation, not a campaign based on tearing down the opposition. We stand for the upfront proposition that in America, we can show our patriotism or not show it as we each individually choose. No person or political party owns patriotism. We will never attack our opponents' patriotism.

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By I don't want a nickname May 3rd 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

Keep posting this. I love it so much I copied it out the blog so I can refer to it easily... I agree - some things you write I haven't even thought about...

Calling Indiana... | Report to Admin

By I don't want a nickname May 3rd 2008 at 6:01 pm EDT

I just finished 25 calls to Indiana. I encourage all who read this to do at least 25. I have called into PA and NC before, but now have done 50 to Indiana.

For those who are scared to call, as I am/was, I love people from Indiana! Just try it - they are great people there...

I had some genuinely undecided voters who were willing to engage with me. All of them were really friendly and thoughtful. As someone who also was undecided in the parking lot of the polling place on Feb. 5, I could definitely relate. I just shared some of the reasons I thought I made the wrong choice of voting for Clinton on Feb. 5 and why I was so impressed Obama's candidacy and campaign. I am so glad for this opportunity to reach out to other Americans and proud of myself for doing so.

I do have one tip - I write down the number and name of all undecided voters and plan to call them back - on my own, outside of the data base - on Monday night or Tuesday morning at 9 - just to see if they've made up their mind and that they get out to the polls.

I had one person who thought Obama was a muslim - in case you run into this - I assured him he was a Christian and referred him to the "Dreams From My Father" passage where he describes coming to accept Christ as his savior. I also told the voter to google "Goodbye to all that," which brings up an article by Andrew Sullivan, which helped bring me over to the Obama camp. In that article, Sullivan quotes the passage from Dreams... where he describes coming to Christ.

No one said they were a strong Clinton supporter. The people I actually spoke to (as opposed to answering machines) were truly trying to make up their minds.

So call... it's easier than you think it will be...

Re: Calling Indiana... | Report to Admin

By Nadeem May 3rd 2008 at 6:11 pm EDT

Everyone should read and act on the above post

Re: Calling Indiana... | Report to Admin

By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Thank you so much for this: I am a bit shy and was afraid to call. But I'll try now! YES WE CAN!

I Told Ya--CNN just reports surprise in Guam | Report to Admin

By Adrienne May 3rd 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

CNN Quote: "Senator Obama is ONLY winning Guam by 6%. Conventional wisdom was that the Illinois Senator would win by a MUCH larger margin"...His campaign needs to respond faster or they will lose.

Now they're back to the Jeremiah Wright issue. I don't understand why Sen. Obama isn't doing a better job with driving the media narrative........

Re: I Told Ya--CNN just reports surprise in Guam | Report to Admin

By MJ May 3rd 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

because they are owned by Corporations that will be shut out of parts of Washington and they hate that.

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Disconnected Numbers | Report to Admin

By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 3rd 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

Hi, just finishing a round of calls and got a whole lot of disconnected numbers. It sort of worried me as I hadn't gotten so many before. Anyone else having that problem.

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By Cathy May 3rd 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

Just finished about 50 calls without a problem; guess I would just go back in for a new list.

Hope the next one is better and thanks for calling!!!

Re: Disconnected Numbers | Report to Admin

By I don't want a nickname May 3rd 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

Yes - 10 of my 25 were disconnected...

I will grab another 25 later... Don't know what else to do...

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By Nancy M. May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

Sometimes you get a patch of calls like that. Even if you get mostly disconnected numbers, please keep going anyway and log your calls. This will help clean up the database and will definitely help for November!

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By Max Hussein Who lives in orange County California and has HOPE! May 3rd 2008 at 6:22 pm EDT

Hi Jeannie, I was calling the 765 area code and got a bunch of "Troubled Lines" that werern't working and a few more discos..

But, i just finished the list and went onto a new one!

Peace from the OC

1/5 of the way thru my goal@!

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Yes, that was the area code. Oh well, hope it goes more productively with the next round.

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By annie -This is a race about issues, NOT an issue about race. xoxo May 3rd 2008 at 6:24 pm EDT

I got tons of those today. weird.

Re: Disconnected Numbers | Report to Admin

By I can think of 44 reasons to smile May 3rd 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

Yes, I have five bad numbers in the 219 area.

Not so with 317

Support | Report to Admin

By Lyman May 3rd 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

Link

My mother's work she is starting on a quilt for Obama soon more details to come....

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By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

WOW! That's beautiful! So much work & love goes into making a quilt. I'm a cross stitcher myself (although I haven't done a darn thing in months), I tend to do big elaborate birth & wedding samplers. By the time I finish I'm glad to give them away but, I know people appreciate hand made in this Wal-mart driven world.

Re: Support | Report to Admin

By C. Morgan from WA May 3rd 2008 at 7:15 pm EDT

Lyman,
Your Mom's quilt is beautiful, I love the colors.
Please keep us posted :)

Obama 'O8

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By Vicki May 3rd 2008 at 7:16 pm EDT

Your mother does beautiful work!

Guidelines & Tips for ObamaBloggers | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 3rd 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

.
Good Evening ObamaFamily! Hooray on Guam & the Fresh Batch of SuperDels!!!

I know you're busy making calls, etc., but if you have a moment please take a minute or two to review these Freshly Revised

"General Consensus Guidelines on ObamaBlog Customs & Etiquette" and "Technical Tips for Bloggers" - aka "Guidelines & Tips"

* Link *

♫ Do you approve of these Guidelines? If so, please sign on in the comments section.

♫ Do you object to something? What? How would you suggest changing it so it would be acceptable to you?

♫ Is something missing here that might be useful to include? Comments from the past few days (up to the afternoon of Sat May 3) have been incorporated - so you might want to give it another quick once-over.

Once these "Guidelines & Tips" have been given the Thumb's Up by the larger ObamaBlog Community, we'll figure out a way to make them readily accessible to Bloggers.

Thanks for your help!

♪ ♫ YES WE CAN! ♪ ♫ OBAMA'08! ♪ ♫

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

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 3rd 2008 at 6:06 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! *** No miles? Perhaps you can help pay airfare.

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

PIZZA BOMB | Report to Admin

By Karen H in NV May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Team Obama,

I just wanted to say that the pizzas are for the Obama volunteers who will be at the event tomorrow. I brought dinner at a sandwich shop for the 25 volunteers who were left last night in the Obama Indianapolis office. This is really legit. SvK does this all the time and it feels really good to know that these people are working very hard to get Senator Obama elected. If that means that I feed them dinner one night, then I would think we all agree that it is truly worth the money. You speak directly with the manager of the pizza place as I have and you google it to make sure you are comfortable with the information that you are being given. I am 1700 miles away in NV but it felt as if I was there last night. Tammy, who works in the Obama Indianapolis office, would really appreciate our help as they work their butts off on the ground to get Senator Obama elected. I just called Donatos and ordered 10 pizzas for OUR event tomorrow. We are all part of this campaign so helping in any way we can is greatly appreciated.

Have great day all!

Karen in NV

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon May 3rd 2008 at 9:49 pm EDT

Karen,
Thank you so much for your generosity and for organizing in this way. It's true that sometimes staffers and volunteers can't stop and take a dinner break, and bringing dinner in is such a considerate donation.
I love how we help each other in this campaign.

-J.
"Out of many, one"

end of race | Report to Admin

By Carlos from Carolina, PR May 3rd 2008 at 6:07 pm EDT

Ckecking on contests left, I think what we all democrats should do is to make pressure on the Party and Howard Dean to get Superdelegates public endorsements before the last contest in June, otherwise McCain will be the ultimate beneficiary of this records braking primary.

And of course, the one with the most winning states and popular vote must get superdelegates endorsement as the final candidate but just before June 1st, not in the convention.

Bill-O and Barack | Report to Admin

By Sheri in AZ May 3rd 2008 at 6:09 pm EDT

Link

Dear God. Is Barack really thinking of honoring Bill O'Reilly with an interview?

I trust him to decide what's best, but it's hard to imagine him spending precious time with that ahem person.

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By RTV in St. Paul. This election is for JFK, MLK, and RFK. Bring it home. May 3rd 2008 at 6:11 pm EDT

Sounds bad, but I'm sure it is well thought out. But many of us I am sure would never watch that network even if Elvis came back on it.

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By Tammy May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

It's a necessary thing. He has to speak to those viewers.

Obama can handle those clowns.

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By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

I think it's ok to go on FOX, but I don't like him going on Bill O'Reilly. I don't even see the point. His audience isn't anyone that Obama is going after. I also don't think O'Reilly will succeed in making him look back. Barack is to smart for him.

Re: Bill-O and Barack | Report to Admin

By Tara Rama Bo Bama May 3rd 2008 at 6:26 pm EDT

I think it's a good move. You can't avoid a network that's "against" you if you want to be POTUS. Bill isn't going to "slam" Barack...he wants the headline of the interview, that is all. And, I'm sure Barack's campaign has thought it through. Besides, I trust Bill before I trust Hannity, any day! Obama Train, COMING THROUGH!!!!!!!!!!

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By sandra May 3rd 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

Barack is running for the POTUS. that means all the people. He cannot pick and chose he will govern. Nuckle heads are americans too. He'll do fine. O'Reilly is wimp; likes to beat his chest and all but he is a wimp. Actually he's afraid of Obama.

Re: Bill-O and Barack | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 3rd 2008 at 6:33 pm EDT

Do not go on O'Reilly. It is not a real news show and does nothing to reach the American people!

Bring your message directly to the american people.they are the ones that count with so few contests left.

O'Reilly simply wants to keep Wright story alive.

6:30 AM Update from Guam | Report to Admin

By Middle-aged Woman from WLaf IN May 3rd 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

Dededo is the most populous and they estimate 1,400 ballots were cast there. The updates have stalled as far as I can tell.

6:30 a.m. — With only Dededo left to count, Sen. Barack Obama leads Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Democratic caucus. Clinton will need to win Dededo by 204 votes to overtake Obama. Dededo is Guam’s most populous village.
Obama 1,951
Clinton 1,748

Link

Re: 6:30 AM Update from Guam | Report to Admin

By Hansr May 3rd 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

KUAM is trying to make it look like a race, but it isn't - Obama has won.

To get those 204 votes, Clinton would have to take Dededo by a 15% margin, but her biggest margin elsewhere is 5% (in Agat). So the only question is how big Obama's win will be.

New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Gerard from Cathedral City, CA May 3rd 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

Hi

I saw the previews for the new ads running in Indiana and North Carolina. The Senator starts to talk about his days as a community organizer, but, what did he actually do? What concrete results did he have? He is still very much undefined in the eyes of the average voter. I also see Hillary making many more campaign stops everyday, just shaking hands. I am a big supporter of the Senator and so I hope this isn't taken as a rant. I am truly concerned about losing this race to Clinton.

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By FORUS50 May 3rd 2008 at 6:12 pm EDT

oh please you aren't even good at being a troll. Very boring troll or tool. Run along now.

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Middle-aged Woman from WLaf IN May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

I, too, am a supporter and I would agree. I've always thought he should flesh out his bio more. I loved his comment in a speech about no one showing up to his first meeting and telling the other workers (?) to look at the boys throwing rocks at the boarded up building across the street. He asked them what happens to those boys if we give up. (ok, so I'm a bleeding heart liberal) Reading Dreams From My Father years ago turned me into a supporter.

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

NO PUBLIC PROFILE.

Gerard - Have you considered making a Public Profile? It only takes a few minutes and helps folks here know who they're talking to. Thanks!

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Nadeem May 3rd 2008 at 6:15 pm EDT

Gerald,

I would refer you to both of Obama books, they describe what he did as a community organizer.

He organized and took on slumloards

He organized and took on school boards

He organized and took on corporations

What impressed me in reading the books is even though Obama would obviously be the most elequent spokesperson he always took a backseat at the meetings and had the partners, residents and employees lead and at media events he did the same think.

Very impressive.

You are right about the Clintons they will keep going till the last dog dies, and that is why the people on this blog need to keep calling.

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Vision Achiever (George, Germantown, TN) May 3rd 2008 at 6:33 pm EDT

Just to pile on here:

The book also shows consistency. BO's outlook and philosophy did not change as a result of running for President of the United States -- his outlook has consistently been the same: That change happens from the bottom-up. In addition, you will see (in both books) that he really believes in the real issues and thinks that minor differences are a distraction from the common good that results of working together.

On a side (and lighter) note: You will find that his language (choice of words) has been consistent despite the issue(s) or group of people that he is referring to. He has commonly used the words that are causing such an uproar now and he is probably learning that being the underdog candidate with the surprise standing comes at a great cost. He hits it right on the head -- it was no big deal (and even admirable) when he was the "new kid on the block" with some nice things to say about this country that has given him such great opportunity -- but when you run for the highest elected office in the U.S., set to become center stage of the world for our "turning point" as a nation -- well, that's different.

Next -- you will see something that I truly admire because I believe it too: He works, works, works - but not just for the sake of working, but for true, measurable results.

His books are the starting point for learning about the man. That's how he earned my vote - not for any other reason that many think minorities base their voting decisions. As a matter of fact, I was pro our opponent until our researched him and where he stood on the issues - happy reading.

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Gerard, I apologize if you are indeed here for information; please know that so many others are only here to disrupt. Unfortunately we have nothing to do with the advertising--actually, that's fortunate, because if any of us were that talented, we'd have applied long ago to work for the campaign!!

Now, as to your concern, I believe that Barack does better with those who are only 'casually' invested in politics by dispersing sound bytes...sad but true, we are a society of sound bytes. he either has to spend his time telling in general or in specific, and either way he gets dogged; hopefully this way he ALSO garners votes!!

and hey, so far it's working!!!

Re: New Ads for Indiana and North Carolina | Report to Admin

By Joy IA May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

Gerard, you broke rules #2 and #3 so ante up!
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You know Bill Maher's "new rules?" Al from The Field made some rules too, I modified them to adapt here. My edits are in caps... ;-)

Link

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This blogger now institutes simple steps to penance for commenters that regress into “beautiful loser” mentality. These apply to you no matter who your candidate is. They are simple and easy rules for engaging in political struggle.

1. Any time you cite a “national tracking poll” as supposed evidence of your candidate’s chances of victory disappearing, you must make 25 get-out-the-vote phone calls on that candidate’s behalf. (Don’t ask me how to do that: consult the web page of your candidate for instructions!)
[****AND DONATE TO BARACK--any mention of Zogby, Rasmussen, et. al. is worth $25 for starting the post****]

2. Any time you fret aloud about your candidate losing an upcoming primary or caucus, and worry about alleged grave consequences (in the face of the facts that all remaining candidates have lost some contests and yet they march on), you must make 50 calls to voters in every state you mention. [***AND DONATE TO BARACK, $25 per fret per supporter***]

3. Any time you complain aloud about what your candidate’s campaign or staff is not doing you must give at least $10 to that candidate, to make it possible for them to do more. [***DONATE $25 TO BARACK because $10 is to light of a penalty for telling Barack, Axelrod, Plouffe, etc. what they must/need to/should do...***]

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Al had 4 and 5, so you can check that out at the link.

Just think how much money we could raise by honoring these 3 "rules"!!! Hit that red "donate now" button at top right corner if you want to indulge yourself in any of the above.

YES WE CAN

Re: Bill-O and Barack | Report to Admin

By Nancy M. May 3rd 2008 at 6:16 pm EDT

That's the game, but remember, Barack comes from Chicago politics, so I don't think he's gonna get caught surprised. If he is thinking of going on O'Reilly, then I know they have thought it through and are doing it for a reason.

Let's show some faith! Look how far we have come! Our campaign didn't just stumble on all these victories - they know what they are doing. :-)

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

lol that wasn't the SS that was Marvin, he's the sweetest and a lot of fun--and if you watch the video of it, it's clear that Marv did NOT push him, he ALMOST blocked him....and billow was being an....well, he was being billow

facing my own fears | Report to Admin

By vilma May 3rd 2008 at 6:12 pm EDT

Today I made my first 10 political calls ever. English is my third language, so I speak with some accent. The “accent fear” was the biggest one I had to face before I clicked the button “make calls.” (I have made my decision not to take it personally if somebody will hang up on me.) Then, I was worried that I don’t know enough about where BO stands on the issues. To deal with this, I had to remind myself that for the past 4 months I’ve been listening to Barack’s speeches endlessly, so this is not a serious excuse. Well, do I really have enough time to make these calls? --- I was looking for another excuse. Of course I do! I can cut off on time I spend reading these lovely blogs.

So this morning I made my first call NC.

My first call - left a message. My second call was a bit luckier – a person answered the phone, but as soon as told her that I’m a volunteer at BO campaign, she hang up on me (yes, I had to remind myself not to take it personally.) Then, I had a short & sweet conversation with a republican who said he respects BO, but his “hero” is JMc. Briefly I talked to one of HC supporters who has already casted her vote for “experience.” Then I left a few more messages. No “alive” conversation with BO supporter today :(, but I hope to catch up on this tomorrow!

I have to report that for a shy person with a funny Eastern European accent to make these calls was a really big stretch. Also it was a perfect practice of facing my own fears. I cannot make more calls today, but tomorrow I will and, hopefully, I will talk to someone who directly or indirectly will remind me, “Yes We Can!”

And I'm glad I did it today!

Re: facing my own fears | Report to Admin

By jayman♦ May 3rd 2008 at 6:16 pm EDT

Thanks for your courage!

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By Nadeem May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Vilma, that was great work you did, it made a difference. Get back at it tommorow.

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 3rd 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

Thank you Vilma! Keep up the good work! We're all becoming more brave and stepping up to the plate! Congratulations!

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By I can think of 44 reasons to smile May 3rd 2008 at 6:25 pm EDT

Hooray for you

I try to take it in sets of 25

If you get brave again, I'll bet with 25 calls you'll get some Obama supporters.

From fifty calls today, I have four for Obama, four receptive undecideds, and one definite for HRC

good luck with your calling

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By maria from europe May 3rd 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

well done vilma and ty for all the effort

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By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:32 pm EDT

Vilma,

Thanks for your contribution to the campaign through phone-banking.

Ps. Mine here is another foreign sounding accent that is doing all it can to support Obama

For those looking for elections coverage... | Report to Admin

By Dan (The anti-troll, a.k.a A thirty-year old who ocasionally looses his bearing so age is obviously not a factor...) May 3rd 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

CNN is doing some, and has been all day. They went live to Obama's speech in Noblesville...but they only covered it for about 2 minutes. I am channel surfing between the Cubs' game, CNN, and Russert...who is currently interviewing the biggest justification for our founding fathers writing the ability to impeach into our Constitution...and it isn't George Bush. lol. I heard an interesting thing about Guam. It has 8 delegates, but is only worth 4. I think that they should all get together and pleadge exactly the percentage of the vote for each candidate that they each got...I would like Obama to 75%...but I believe in fairness.

Go Cubs!
Go Guam!!
Go Hoosiers!!!
Go North Carolinians!!!!
Go Barack and Michelle Obama!!!!!
Go Obama Nation!!!!!!

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By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois May 3rd 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

Go Cubs! They're winning 9 to 3!

Obama 08!

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By Hoping To Turn VA Blue May 3rd 2008 at 7:21 pm EDT

WOOOHOOO!!! Love the Cubbies!

How Hillary and her people really feel about the people of INDIANA | Report to Admin

By wellbama08realchange May 3rd 2008 at 6:14 pm EDT

Link

PLEASE PASS THIS ON

Re: How Hillary and her people really feel about the people of INDIANA | Report to Admin

By Shiva May 3rd 2008 at 6:45 pm EDT

Yes, for somebody from midwest,
I am outraged by the disdain expressed by HRC people for people in IN.

They are trying to spin now.
Video is still available
Link
along with WaOP article
Link
First part of the comment is clearly audible and clearly not very kind to people in IN.
For the second part, why one has to lower voice to say something nice about IN?

Re: How Hillary and her people really feel about the people of INDIANA | Report to Admin

By Mick >>"You may say I am dreamer, but I am not the only one!" May 3rd 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

PEOPLE OF INDIANA should be informed that they are NOTHING ELSE THEN "SHIT" according to Clinton campaign staff. It's up to them are they going the vote for Senator Obama who is proven patriot and peoples advocate or are they going to vote for thos who call them "SHIT".

And no, heck NO I wont appoligize for rude word's because thos are not my words so don't ask me to appoligize for Mickey Kantor, James Carville and George Stephanopulos, aint gonna heppened.

Mick

Narrative on White Voters is Fiction: Start a new narrative Obama is Teflon | Report to Admin

By Cassandra May 3rd 2008 at 6:15 pm EDT

Operation Anti-Chaos: The Narrative on “White Voters” Is Fiction
By Al Giordano

I turn on the TV, read the political columnists (and a significant number of analytically-challenged bloggers, too) and all I hear is a bunch of white folk prattling on about their favorite narrative: “Obama’s losing white voters!”

They’ve swallowed the Clinton racially-obsessed spin, hook, line and sinker. Some, because they are gullible, haven’t an original idea in their little pea brains, and follow the pack of what everybody else is talking about. Others, because they like to toss around knowing falsehoods. Nary a superdelegate can go on Fox News without being berated by an anchorperson screeching (this is pretty close to an exact quote): “But your duty as a superdelegate is to select the most electable and that’s Hillary Clinton!” That these anchorpersons are Republican partisans openly cheering for Senator Clinton is our first clue of the game afoot. One of the major successes of Rush Limbaugh’s Operation Chaos is that it has got all the right-wing pundits and reporters marching lockstep behind the effort to give Clinton enough oxygen to keep slashing away at Senator Obama, who remains the prohibitive likely Democratic nominee.

And when Clinton wins state primaries that, because of demographics, she was always going to win - last week, Pennsylvania and next week, Indiana - they then wave that event up like a blood-soaked flag as proof of their narrative: See? See? We told you so! White people won’t vote for Obama!

Wait. The numbers show that the cynical effort to turn the 2008 campaign into a race riot has hurt the popularity of one candidate among an important demographic, and it’s not Barack Obama:

Not since Ronald Reagan has an American presidential candidate withstood such an assault in the media and seen his popularity not hurt by it, but, rather, galvanized by it. That’s what is meant, in politics, by the term “Teflon.”

Don’t let yourself get upset when some idiot repeats the false media narrative. Don’t plead with them to tell the truth (they won’t; remember, they’re either stupid or dishonest). Mock them. Ridicule them. Expose them as the lightweights they are showing themselves to be, with all the confidence that understanding the hard data ought to provide you.

Let Operation Anti-Chaos begin!

Please check out the full facts and data. Read the full article pass it along. Reignite the fire.

Link

Re: Narrative on White Voters is Fiction: Start a new narrative Obama is Teflon | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Now that's what I've been trying to tell you! Thanks Al!

Get on those phones and call! Let's take 3 in a row!

Obama is growing STRONGER! That's the truth, the real truth, and nothing but the truth.

One reason he's stronger is because we are getting STRONGER!

Keep going stronger and stronger!

Victory is near! Victory is near!

I love seeing all these phonebanker updates! We are really going all out this time!!!!

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

Re: Narrative on White Voters is Fiction: Start a new narrative Obama is Teflon | Report to Admin

By Shiva May 3rd 2008 at 6:54 pm EDT

And then, they show such distain for white voters.

Video is still available
Link
along with WaOP article
Link
First part of the comment is clearly audible and clearly not very kind to people in IN.
For the second part, why one has to lower voice to say something nice about IN?

I like this new message delivery | Report to Admin

By Peter from Gladwyne, PA May 3rd 2008 at 6:15 pm EDT

I really like these words as delivered today by Senator Obama.

They are true to him and this movement.

I so HOPE our fellow Americans in IN. heed his words and vote for change they can believe in.

Dr. Peter F.

This comment has been removed due to disrespectful or objectionable content.

Re: gov. tim kaine to campign for obama sunday | Report to Admin

By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT

Cool, Kaine is a great surrogate. Someone reported further up the blog that Claire McCaskill will be in NC. Anyone know if Wisconsin's Gov (I forget his name but, he was great too)will be out and about for Obama?

Re: gov. tim kaine to campign for obama sunday | Report to Admin

By Mick >>"You may say I am dreamer, but I am not the only one!" May 3rd 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

Wisconsin Governor is Jim Doyle, big Obama suporter. Senator Russ Feingold (VERY popular in Wisconsin did not officially endorsed Obama but he announced that he will support a candidate who won WI primary (Obama). I am not sure about Senator Herb Kohl but since Doyle and Feingold are supporting Senator Obama who had a HUGE WIN in Wisconsin I am confident that Senator Kohl will respect the wille of Wisconsin peoples.

Mick

Any Event Tonight? | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! May 3rd 2008 at 6:17 pm EDT

Any events scheduled tonight? Hoping to see Barack one more time live today. Thanks.

Re: NC | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ May 3rd 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

Amen Isaac,

There are too many armchair campaign strategist on this blog.

Bill Moyers on Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By Shel May 3rd 2008 at 6:17 pm EDT

I wish we had journalists like Bill Moyers... guess he's too intelligent and not outlandish enough to make it to the cable news networks.

Here he is commenting, objectively, on Rev. Wright.

Link

Very well said.

Bill Moyers on Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By Shel May 3rd 2008 at 6:17 pm EDT

I wish we had journalists like Bill Moyers... guess he's too intelligent and not outlandish enough to make it to the cable news networks.

Here he is commenting, objectively, on Rev. Wright.

Link

Very well said.

Re: Bill Moyers on Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By ObamaBringsNoDrama! May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Yes, he said better than I would have. We need to send this link to the other MSM to show them that this is how the media is suppose the report the news. Bill Moyers is and excellent example of good media.

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By CA Angel May 3rd 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

I agree - this needs to get OUT THERE! Bill Moyers said something I had never heard - the church was the only safe place for a black man to express rage at the unequal systems during Jim Crow era (and perhaps since?). Moyers eloquently and calmly describes this double standard for Barack regarding his church while ignoring the right wing's history regarding "family values." These last few months that was my first thought: hypocrites! what about decades of right-wing "Christians" who advocated Jim Crow system, KKK and sided with the Republican party (Nixon's Southern Strategy), etc? Coming from Bill Moyers this is powerful.

We are building a bridge and helping America cross it regarding AA candidates and traditional history regarding black churches. We need to gently take America through this process to pave the way for future, gifted AA politicians. Every pioneer paves a pathway. This is our time.

I'd love to see this Moyers commentary in MSM.

Barack found his beat again | Report to Admin

By Dana from Santa Barbara, CA May 3rd 2008 at 6:18 pm EDT

This was a good performance by BO - he was passionate, poignant, eloquent, and didn't stutter. He needs to keep up these kind of public displays to get and keep people motivated, and to show undecided voters his human qualities that they don't learn about from secondhand media reports.

Re: Barack found his beat again | Report to Admin

By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:22 pm EDT

Yes and I think he misses his family , He is happiest when they are near him. They were together more often in the beginning he needs them.

Re: Barack found his beat again | Report to Admin

By wellbama08realchange May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Link

HOW THE CLINTONS REALLY FEEL ABOUT THE PEOPLE OF INDIANA.

PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT AND PASS IT ON

WOOOO HOOO | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

BIG BROWN beats Eight Belles by several lengths!!! PERFECTLY run race! And a GREAT omen and confirmation of what we ALREADY know to be true. Note: Colonel John wasn't anywhere near the finish.

Re: WOOOO HOOO | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:24 pm EDT

HOLY cr*p!!! They had to euthanize Eight Belles right after she collapsed after the race. OMG! That's horrible.

Re: WOOOO HOOO | Report to Admin

By Boomer_4_Barack May 3rd 2008 at 6:28 pm EDT

I don't think I've ever seen anything like that on the Kentucky Derby. That's so sad for Eight Belles.

Re: WOOOO HOOO | Report to Admin

By Sandy in Virginia May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Absolutely heartbreaking...I'm still sad about Barbaro...such a dangerous sport for these magnificant animals.

Re: WOOOO HOOO | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Is that true???

Big Brown | Report to Admin

By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Hey y'all...
The Kentucky Derby finals:

Big Brown - the Winner

Re: Big Brown | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:26 pm EDT

So Clinton's favorite Bell something did not win?

Re: Big Brown | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 3rd 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT

Eight belles broke both her ankles and had to be euthanized right on the spot according to the news just now.

Re: Big Brown | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

Are you for real? Or are you kidding? Any link?

Re: Big Brown | Report to Admin

By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 3rd 2008 at 6:36 pm EDT

No Link - but it is true....very, very sad

Re: Big Brown | Report to Admin

By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

Poor thing....for Both the filly and and Hilly.

Anyone looking for reading material | Report to Admin

By Daniel from Los Angeles, CA (I believe in Barack!) May 3rd 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Here is my personal story among my Blog. Here is the Link

If you liked it then please donate to my fund raising Link for Obama here on the site. Thanks.

Photos | Report to Admin

By Robert in Noblesville May 3rd 2008 at 6:20 pm EDT

more photos here

Link

Re: Obama and his family are on their way here !!! | Report to Admin

By proudamerican192 May 3rd 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

i live in Lafayette, Indiana.Obama and his family are coming to the local skating rink here, it was closed for private party, you had to have invitation. i just drove by there , alot of people , news crews , it was kept quiet..i hope obama and his family enjoy theirselves...and me and my family have already voted early for obama ..YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

Re: Obama and his family are on their way here !!! | Report to Admin

By Banko May 3rd 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

Great job proudamerican291.
GOD Bless your family.

Re: Obama and his family are on their way here !!! | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:22 pm EDT

So lucky that you are sharing the day with the Obama family

Re: Photos | Report to Admin

By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

Thanks Robert !! Great pics....Oh, you lucky fella !! I am so jealous you got to see them in person !!

Re: Photos | Report to Admin

By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Robert,
Thank you for sharing your photos... Looks like you had a good close up view for photos! I am envious... but happy for you. How many folks (as our Senator would say...) were there?

Yes We Can MSM!
Yes We Can Indiana!
Yes We Can North Carolina!

Re: Photos | Report to Admin

By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 7:11 pm EDT

Robert,
Thank you for sharing your photos... Looks like you had a good close up view for photos! I am envious... but happy for you. How many folks (as our Senator would say...) were there?

Yes We Can MSM!
Yes We Can Indiana!
Yes We Can North Carolina!

Re: Photos | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:23 pm EDT

Nice photos Robert. you really have a front row to history

Reporting on my second set of 25 calls today | Report to Admin

By I can think of 44 reasons to smile May 3rd 2008 at 6:20 pm EDT

As mentioned above, the people in Indiana are
really very sweet and polite. They are easy to talk to and good listeners. Unfortunately, I mostly get answering machines, but I've left messages on all.

Here is my tally for the

second set of 25

Left 13 messages

Five wrong numbers

Two hang ups

One Clinton

Two Barack

Two Undecided

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For the day, I've had Definite 4 for Barack Obama

and One for Clinton.

WOULD I LOVE THAT RATIO ON TUESDAY!!

Re: Reporting on my second set of 25 calls today | Report to Admin

By jStacey May 3rd 2008 at 6:26 pm EDT

Don't report this stuff on the blog.

Our numbers are private (no matter how small or seemingly insignificant) and we don't want them knowing what out activity and numbers look like.

I know it doesn't seem like a big deal, but campaigns thrive on numbers and its important that they don't know what we know unless they spend the time and money to get it for themselves.

Re: Reporting on my second set of 25 calls today | Report to Admin

By Sabrina ♥s her new President! May 3rd 2008 at 6:33 pm EDT

We should report calls and tips on the blog!! It keeps us going!!

Anyways, looks like your day is going good! I will start making my calls at 7pm est. Got any tips for me???

Keep us updated on your progress!!

Re: Reporting on my second set of 25 calls today | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 3rd 2008 at 6:57 pm EDT

Don't forget to make some calls to North Carolina too!

I cannot make anymore as I have to answer my own phone today -- work does call occasionally -- and it would be rude to say to someone I am calling for Senator Obama "Hey, wait a minute, I really do have to take this other call." My phone is ringing about once every two minutes -- I guess at least I am busy!

I did make calls this morning and everyone was very pleasant. I made calls to Indiana and North Carolina.

If people hang up, it usually means they think you are a solicitation, by the way. Nobody likes phone solicitations. I never take that seriously.

We can do this -- I have no doubt. There is absolutely no end to the potential of the American people. I have always known this, I just forgot that it could have any application to politics! Funny how that is, I listened about the Progressive Movement from my grandparents for years -- especially the part having to do with Farmers -- and yet, somehow I forgot all about it as an adult, that is until NOW. Yes we can!!!

Re: Reporting on my second set of 25 calls today | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

i have to agree, we can talk about the one great call or the one upsetting call, and not disclose information that COULD be damaging to the campaign, right?

Re: Reporting on my second set of 25 calls today | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

i have to agree, we can talk about the one great call or the one upsetting call, and not disclose information that COULD be damaging to the campaign, right?

THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back May 3rd 2008 at 6:20 pm EDT

Link

"IRANIAN CLERIC RESPONDS TO CLINTON'S THREAT OF
OBLITERATION"!!!!!

THERE IS BOTH A TRANSCRIPT AND A VIDEO RESPONSE

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By Tammy May 3rd 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT

Leave it to her to incite an international incident.

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ May 3rd 2008 at 7:13 pm EDT

yet another one. Just in the past 6 weeks she's alienated Ireland, Bosnia, Iran--where else?!

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By Joseph from York Beach, ME May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Thank-you for sharing this. I just sent e-mail to MSNBC to report it. But they probably won't. Wright is more popular to talk about than nuclear holocaust.

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! May 3rd 2008 at 6:36 pm EDT

This is big indeed. I'm going to send this to as many people and organizations as I can. If Clinton is President (God Forbid) this is quite a way to begin diplomatic relations with the Mid East.

I have a feeling that Isreal doesn't appreciate HRC's comments, either.

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 3rd 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT

And she's not even president! She what chaos this woman is already causing!! God, make her go away. Will this election ever end???????????

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By LA From FL May 3rd 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT

This is why Obama should be our next President.

Can you imagine what she will do to the US?

She is like Bush - war war war

This comment has been removed due to disrespectful or objectionable content.

Re: 150 economist write letters to disagree with no gas tax proposal | Report to Admin

By Keith - Wondering why the truth is such a radical message May 3rd 2008 at 6:26 pm EDT

Wow. Do you have a link?

closing argument | Report to Admin

By Felix May 3rd 2008 at 6:24 pm EDT

Does anyone have the video of Obama's closing argument in Indianapolis? I heard it was amazing and he mentioned Edward. If anyone has a link please post.

I really want to see pictures of the picnic event.

regards,
Felix

Re: closing argument | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

J-J HIGHLIGHTS link:

Link

Gas tax holiday | Report to Admin

By Michael May 3rd 2008 at 6:25 pm EDT

I think that when Barack criticizes the gas tax holiday idea, he has to say, in the same breath, that it will not actually lower the price of gas, as mentioned by factcheck.org and it may even have an adverse effect. Also, the biggest beneficiaries will be the oil companies. It is important because these details are lost on people who focus only on the immediate relief which is not even one.

Re: Gas tax holiday | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! May 3rd 2008 at 6:26 pm EDT

At his rally earlier today, he did just that! :)

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT

LOL, You are too silly !!!!

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Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT

I did not know that Obama picked any of them. I know Clinton picked Bell. What happened to Bell?

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Scrutiny May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

She collapsed after the race - 2 broken ankles and had to be put down. Sad but true. I'd make a comparision but that would just be cruel.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Tammy May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Too late...I'm already laughing.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 3rd 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

Oh that is simply terrible! Horses -- especially race horses -- are such magnificent creatures. I hate to hear that.

I missed the race today and wished I could watch it. Now, I am glad I did. How truly terrible.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Boomer_4_Barack May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

Eight Belles broke both of her front ankles and had to be put down.

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By C. Morgan from WA May 3rd 2008 at 7:43 pm EDT

So sad to hear :(

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By Czarina JB in Arizona May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

She broke her two front ankles and was euthanized immediately.

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By Livvy May 3rd 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

I went to Hiroshima, it was annialation with a capital A, god forbid she should even be considering doing that to Iranians. I understand why it was done but it must never be repeated.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

Never mind. I just researched it. Big Brown was his 3rd choice: Link

About Belle, that is too sad.

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 3rd 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

Eight Belles did die...she collapsed on the track after the race and never got back up. They said that she broke both front ankles and they immediately euthanized her. Very, Very, VERY SAD....I'm so upset...

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

It's just horrible...I am such an animal lover and I can't believe I just saw that happen.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Boomer_4_Barack May 3rd 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

I love animals too. It was really sad.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

Eight Belles was euthanized right after she collapsed...broke both front ankles...I'm crying (really). This happened after the race was already finished. They still haven't covered it yet...probably want to give Big Brown the winner's attention first. This is such a felt tragedy for anyone who has or loves horses. F Hillary.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:36 pm EDT

Had Belle not died, she was second right?

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT

I worked my way through college as a horse trainer. I trained Arabs for endurance racing. The problem with Thoroughbreds is that as speed was bred into them, their bones got too light. No matter how much you like horse racing (I detest it) you have to admit it is cruel on horses.

They are trained and owned for one thing; racing. If they aren't successful on the track, they're pretty much discarded, as jockey club horses are useless for anything else.

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By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

LOL. I'm not touching that with a 10 foot pole.

Except to say, it's sad when horses have to die at races -- for our viewing pleasure.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:37 pm EDT

She didn't die because of our viewing pleasure...these horses LOVE to run.

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By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

How often do non-racing horses run and break both front legs regularly?

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:43 pm EDT

Well, I had a friend who had a pleasure riding horse who was a UC Davis for some surgery...came out of the anesthesis and kicked out...hit wall...broke leg...was euthanized immediately.

Best friend riding along a mountain road...horse wiped out by idiot motorcyclist...dead.

Don't go PETA on anyone unless you know what you're talking about.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

I know what I'm talking about. I won't even allow anyone on a horse's back until that horse is three years old. Their heavy work doesn't start until they're 5 years old.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT

"Don't go PETA unless you know what you're talking about" -- LOL. You're silly and needlessly defensive. I'm sure other people know more than you about thoroughbred racing horses. Just from listening to the pre-race show I learned that the guy who owned the winning horse had earlier been charged with drugging some other horses in order to get them to run faster. Don't be naive -- these are horses bred to do one thing: race for OUR PLEASURE.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:58 pm EDT

Thanks Miss from Flushing, NY...I've been put in my place. I hope you don't show up and steal my dog in her crate at an agility show, thanks.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

I have owned and trained horses all my life. I have never seen a horse break a leg except on a race track. It's because their leg bones are too thin and weak.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

Freak accidents happen. How many kids have you heard of that have died suddenly on the basketball court?!?! Sh*t happens. Millions of horses race every day without this kind of thing happening.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

That's what they're bred for. Horses are born with a flight response to fear. This fear is what makes them run.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:47 pm EDT

Horses also run because they LOVE to run. My two horses do it every day in the field, and no one is chasing them.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 6:50 pm EDT

Running in the field is a far cry from running on a track. a horse can stop any time he wants in a field. If he starts to slow down on a track, he is beaten with a whip.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

Sophisticated trainers don't beat their horses.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By helipilot May 3rd 2008 at 6:58 pm EDT

What world do you live in? Did you miss the whip in the hand of the derby WINNER's jockey? Why do you think all jockeys carry whips?

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By Bruce H May 3rd 2008 at 6:43 pm EDT

True enough - but we race them with extra weight aboard before their joints and bones are mature - resulting in life-ending injuries.

That puts our desire for spectacle before their welfare.

And as a horse owner, breeder, showman and trainer, it's something I won't do. Hence, I am not involved in racing.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

I hear what you're saying and I won't debate you on it. The question is how to cope with it. My choice is to recognize that the divine hand of Providence has coincided with the cruel hand of Fate and sent all of us some message or metaphor to decipher from this. Let's not race our man too hard.

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By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:56 pm EDT

Exactly. It's obviously unnatural. These horses don't develop like normal horses do. It's not difficult to see that.

Anyway, back to Barack :-D!

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 3rd 2008 at 6:57 pm EDT

helipilot and Bruce: Thanks for the insight...I appreciate your informed perspective...

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By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

I second that thanks!

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By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

I second that thanks!

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

So, for all of you jumping up and inside my a$$...did YOU watch the Derby??? Or are you just jumping in randomly in the comments section???

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

And if you did watch it, WHY did you watch it?

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:38 pm EDT

I watched the whole race and the aftermath with the accident - not pretty at all

Yes WE Can! | Report to Admin

By Evan May 3rd 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

YES WE CAN!

DO NOT GET COMPLACENT!

YES WE CAN!

LET'S GET TO WORK!

YES WE CAN!

WE WILL KEEP MAKING THE PHONE CALLS!

YES WE CAN!

WE WILL KEEP CANVASSING!

YES WE CAN!

WE WILL KEEP KNOCKING ON DOORS!

YES WE CAN!

WE WILL KEEP DONATING!

YES WE CAN!

WE WILL KEEP VOTING!

YES WE CAN!

KEEP CALLING INDIANA!

YES WE CAN!

KEEP CALLING NORTH CAROLINA!

YES WE CAN!

EVERY STATE COUNTS, EVERY VOTE COUNTS, EVERY DONATION COUNTS, EVERY PHONE CALL COUNTS, EVERY VOICE COUNTS!

YES WE CAN!

STATE BY STATE, CROWD BY CROWD, PERSON BY PERSON,

YES WE CAN!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO, FIRED UP AND READY TO VOTE!

YES WE CAN!

Re: Yes WE Can! | Report to Admin

By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon May 3rd 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

Thanks Evan,
Way to keep us focused.

Jeanne g+s+

Hi ALL! Some Great News! | Report to Admin

By Renèe-Proud Oregonian and Obamamian! May 3rd 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

I do not know if this has already been posted but I thought you all might like to read it. It is an article that states Early voting in Indiana favors Barack

Link

I was also at the Angie Stone concert tonight in Zurich Switzerland. She has a song (my fav from the new cd) , My People. I was standing with a group of about 30 Americans and we all started shouting at the end of the song: YES WE CAN! We did not plan it, it just happened! Angie Stone and band started to chant with us! It was simply fantastic! Then hundreds of Swiss joined in. Angie had tears in her eyes! She gave me hug and left off stage!

What a great and inspirational night!

Huggles and Love!

Renèe

ps: Happy Birthday Sheril!

Re: Hi ALL! Some Great News! | Report to Admin

By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

You just gave me chills Renee. That had to have been amazing.

Re: Hi ALL! Some Great News! | Report to Admin

By Renèe-Proud Oregonian and Obamamian! May 3rd 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

Kimberly it truly was amazing! And one of my best friends here , who happens to have been born and bred Chicago just put her head down and cried!

I have to admit I had tears in my eyes as well.

I think the thing that moved me the most wasnt the fact that the Americans (I am American as well) around me were saying it, it was the fact that all these young Swiss kids and Swiss adults from my age bracket( 40+) were joining in!

The Swiss are totally pulling for Barack. It is their sincere hope he wins. He offers them hope as well. Hope that they can once again love America as they did before the entire world was Bushwacked for the past 8 years!

It is hard to live in a foreign country and not be able to attend any of the rallys and town hall meetings. I guess this was as close as I am going to get to feeling what you all at home have the priviledge to experience . Please cherish it if you are able to see and hear Barack in person.

You have no idea how blessed you all are!

Huggles and Love,

Renèe

BILL MOYERS | Report to Admin

By drewbreeze- pledge supporter hillary can't steal May 3rd 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

Good journalism... the last of a dying breed.

Link

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By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

Without a free press there is no democracy.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

Quite true and Mr. Moyers is one of the shining lights of the 4th Estate.

I do wish the rest of television news had not gone Network, but Paddy Chayefsky forecasted that nightmare years ago.

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ May 3rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

So Well said !! Whereis the next Moyers ??

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By Anna-Maria May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

If only they were all like that! Thanks for posting!

Trying to make calls to NC | Report to Admin

By The Truth Will Make You Free May 3rd 2008 at 6:33 pm EDT

I'm new to making calls. My first set of numbers were find but the last to batches were all wrong numbers. Is that normal?

Obliterating Iran - The World Is Shocked At Lack of Good Judgment | Report to Admin

By St. John May 3rd 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT

How about a preemptive ad for Monday to combat the inevitable kitchen sink ad to come from the Clinton camp?

POOR JUDGMENT FROM PRESIDENT BUSH GOT US INTO A DITCH AFTER HIS IMPULSIVE SHOCK AND AWE STRIKE. WHERE WILL HILLARY'S POOR JUDGMENT TAKE US WITH HER NUCLEAR OBLITERATION THREAT? THE WHOLE WORLD, NOT JUST AMERICA, IS ANXIOUS TO KNOW!

One of our bloggers gave the link for response by one of Iran's cleric.

Woman is not even in power yet and is making such an INTERNATIONAL blunder?!!!!

Re: Trying to make calls to NC | Report to Admin

By Bye-Partisan May 3rd 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

That is very normal. Keep at you'll get something eventually

Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

I just listened to comments on Rev Wright on the aftermath of Rev. Wright week. It is very moving and helps put things in perspective. For me it was a Wow experience to watch and listen. Please take the time to do the same.

Link

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By ObamaBringsNoDrama! May 3rd 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Yes, he said better than I would have. We need to send this link to the other MSM to show them that this is how the media is suppose the report the news. Bill Moyers is and excellent example of good media.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 6:36 pm EDT

I meant to say comments of Bill Moyer on Rev. Wright... sorry

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By Czarina JB in Arizona May 3rd 2008 at 6:45 pm EDT

God Bless Bill Moyers. Very well said and so true.

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By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge May 3rd 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT

Thank you dear Bill Moyers. You are a god send. And especially for the last thirty seconds of your statement. Because once again, I feel vindicated for what I said a few days ago, (Although I do regret the angry, defeatist tone I used saying it).

Link

Having said that I'll be adding the g+s+ to my name. Because I plan to be positive from here on out, at least that's my new endeavor.

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 3rd 2008 at 7:10 pm EDT

One of the few people on television anymore for whom I have a profound respect. Thank you Bill Moyers. Well said, and well thought.

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By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge May 3rd 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

Agreed. Eliminate MSM from your diet. It is hazardous to our nations health.

Re: Big Brown Wins Derby | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine May 3rd 2008 at 7:11 pm EDT

Native Americans also ran their horses like crazy and ladened them with burdens...they were not just free spirits...isn't it Native Americans who domesticated them here in the first place?

Re: THIS IS BIG! | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 3rd 2008 at 6:41 pm EDT

MSM is purposely not covering it because they want Hilldabeast to win. I'm so sick of their bias. This is a national security issue, damn it. They need to pull their heads out their arses and get back to REAL JOURNALISM.

Kentucky Derby | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 6:37 pm EDT

OMG

Big Brown won.

Hillary's horse came in second, broke an ankle and was euthanized on the track.

Everything Hillary touches turns to crap.

Re: Kentucky Derby | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

Big Brown was Obama's 3rd favorite to win. Link

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 3rd 2008 at 7:34 pm EDT

It is eerie, isn't it? Hillary decided she was Rocky, who goes the distance but eventually loses to the black guy in a split decision. Now we have a horse called Big Brown, who Barack endorsed, winning the race while the filly endorsed by Hillary destroys herself in the race and has to be put out of her misery.

If a writer invented this it would be considered pretty heavy handed symbolism. Sheesh!!!

Re: Kentucky Derby | Report to Admin

By S v K May 3rd 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

hey....easy

poor horse....

SvK

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By yyoo May 3rd 2008 at 6:41 pm EDT

Now watch. Hillary is going to try for the sympathy vote.

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By The Truth Will Make You Free May 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

That's what I was just going to say. The media will eat it up. She'll have people donate to her campaign in the horse's honor.

Re: Kentucky Derby | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

Watch her numbers drop in Kentucky.

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 3rd 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT

Yep. Nothing but crocodile tears.

Re: Kentucky Derby | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:44 pm EDT

Of course HRC is going to cry for votes and money right on the "freshly-dug grave" of the dead horse !!!

Re: Kentucky Derby | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

Watch her numbers drop in Kentucky.

FIGHT THE POLITICS of FEAR!! | Report to Admin

By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL May 3rd 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT

"GAS TAX" flyer tells the story in no uncertain terms...
SPREAD The Word on this ELECTION GIMMICK!!!

Link

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Let your voice be heard! Talk back to the media.
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I WAS DISGUSTED WITH Dan Abrams LAST NIGHT on MSNBC!

HE HAS BEEN QUIETLY THROWING MUD AT OBAMA FOR A LONG TIME NOW. Yesterday it reach an ALL TIME LOW!!

THESE People are Also Involved in the SMEAR campaign as well!

Hardball with Chris Matthews: hardball@msnbc.com
MSNBC Reports with Joe Scarborough: msnbcreports@msnbc.com

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General - letters@msnbc.com
Hardball - Chris Matthews - hardball@msnbc.com
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LETS GIVE THEM HELL FOR DIVIDING-UP AMERICA!!!
Let your voice be heard! Talk back to the media.

LETS GIVE THEM HELL FOR DIVIDING-UP AMERICA!!!
Let your voice be heard! Talk back to the media.

Re: Big Brown Obama | Report to Admin

By Brinton May 3rd 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

Democrats.org site is calling Obama the winner with 95% counted. Don't know if this site determined his win based on premiss that it is mathematically impossible for HRC to overtake him or not. Link below. Last check, the Clinton News network removed the vote tally at the bottom of the screen (maybe due to a pre-recorded program).

Link

Re: Big Brown Obama | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:09 pm EDT

C-Span has also announced Obama the winner of the Guam caucuses.

Re: Big Brown Obama | Report to Admin

By V-Day May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

wait. Who won?

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 3rd 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

She broke one or both of her ankles. How terribly sad!

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By Rachel May 3rd 2008 at 6:45 pm EDT

Hey just calm down. Listen it before you react. It's a good thing, not bad.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

Thank God for men like Bill Moyers! Let's pray that he is not a dying breed.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

Thank God for men like Bill Moyers! Let's pray that he is not a dying breed.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By Brenda in Indiana May 3rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

Guys how in the heck do we expect the media to move on from this issue if we can't? We need to be calling my home State of Indiana and help Senator Obama win here on Tuesday.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT

The media do not sway my views. Never has and never will. I received all three degrees in communication, taking my masters fully in journalism. Plus I worked for a brief time at a TV station in Houston. So I know first hand how unsavory the media world is. I don't base my comments or behavior on what the media wants or do.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT

The media do not sway my views. Never has and never will. I received all three degrees in communication, taking my masters fully in journalism. Plus I worked for a brief time at a TV station in Houston. So I know first hand how unsavory the media world is. I don't base my comments or behavior on what the media wants or do.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By Paul from Magnolia, AR May 3rd 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

Bill Moyers is just demonstrating how the media should have responded. We should commend him.
Then, of course, we will Move On.

Re: Bill Moyers | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 3rd 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

Yep! Thank you for posting!

The media just want to sell DRAMA! | Report to Admin

By Unknown user May 3rd 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

Think

What the media wants ?,

More drama to sell, when Obama was the underdog they want him to sell the DRAMA, now that he is the front runner they want it the other way around to keep the drama

The media dream is a broken convention, do you imagine what a lot of drama to sell ?

DEATH AT THE DERBY SO SAD | Report to Admin

By Sally May 3rd 2008 at 6:45 pm EDT

Philly had to be put down after coming in 2nd.
(the horse Clinton was routing for....)

So very sad, just breaks my heart.

Link

Re: DEATH AT THE DERBY SO SAD | Report to Admin

By Andrea May 3rd 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT

I'm totally shocked. She was euthanized on the track, two broken legs.

What a sad day for her owners.

Re: DEATH AT THE DERBY SO SAD | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois May 3rd 2008 at 6:50 pm EDT

Very sad news.

Is that also a bad omen for HRC?

Calling Indiana | Report to Admin

By Veritas May 3rd 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

I just got back from a couple hours of phonebanking.

A lot of people weren't home, and I got a lot of wrong numbers. Of those whom I spoke to, the biggest issue by far was jobs. People were very frustrated that they couldn't find jobs. One man said his company was going through another round of offshoring right now.

Healthcare and the price of gas were also key. Nobody I talked to was particularly interested in the "gas tax gimmick" - they were tired of the oil companies making record profits on the backs of American consumers. One gentleman suggested that all refineries be federalized so the government could control that link in the "pipeline".

Most folks were very polite, even if they didn't support Barack. I had a handful of women hang up on me when I asked for a man's name (ex-spouses?)...and I ran into a couple of diehard racists, who cursed me in very colorful language and used the n-word with great frequency.

But - the room was filled with callers, and the bell kept going off as we identified (or converted) Obama supporters. Probably my best conversation was speaking with the mother of a young sailor who was deployed on a Navy carrier (the young man was the name on my list). I'm also in the military, and had lived where her son had been stationed, so we had a great conversation. I'm pretty sure the woman was not even a Democrat, but we found common ground quickly and agreed on the issues we felt were important to address.

I probably went through about 75 names - keep up the good work everyone! It is making a difference.

Re: Calling Indiana | Report to Admin

By CatholicMamaforObama May 3rd 2008 at 6:58 pm EDT

Whew! I needed to read this. I came back to the blog to get some love. I've been calling Indianapolis and it's been rough. They are either HRC people or rude and annoyed by the call. I've called every state since February and this has been hard. I'll keep going. Guam news is great. Called there all night and that was a joy!

Re: Calling Indiana | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda May 3rd 2008 at 7:51 pm EDT

Thanks for you hard work. We will win one vote at a time

CNN | Report to Admin

By Obama/Olbermann May 3rd 2008 at 6:47 pm EDT

WOW is it just me or does CNN have PA results up while NOT REPORTING Obama winning in Guam?????

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By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

Thank you for the chuckle. Actually it was a bit of a belly laugh. See my post above; about 15 or 20 minutes ago.

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By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

Thank you for the chuckle. Actually it was a bit of a belly laugh. See my post above; about 15 or 20 minutes ago.

Re: CNN | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:18 pm EDT

Thank you for the chuckle. Actually it was a bit of a belly laugh. See my post above; about 15 or 20 minutes ago.

What the....? | Report to Admin

By Lisa in Georgia May 3rd 2008 at 6:47 pm EDT

On CNN right now on Saturday May 3rd, 06.46pm EST instead of showing the results from Guam, the Propaganda Machine is trying their usually 'subtle' manipulation of their viewers once again: They're showing PENNSYLVANIA results from Tuesday.....
This is just unbelievable! Get the emails going to the station. We are the CHANGE after all.

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By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

I almost had a heart attack watching that, I was just watching the horse racing on NBC and then switched over to CNN to see the results and saw the check sign for Hillary. Only to notice that was for Pennsylvania. My GOD! The media is something else. Wake up America, the MSM is doing their part to destroy a wonderful candidate, but we say not this time.

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By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 3rd 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

I almost had a heart attack watching that, I was just watching the horse racing on NBC and then switched over to CNN to see the results and saw the check sign for Hillary. Only to notice that was for Pennsylvania. My GOD! The media is something else. Wake up America, the MSM is doing their part to destroy a wonderful candidate, but we say not this time.

Re: What the....? | Report to Admin

By iacpt May 3rd 2008 at 6:54 pm EDT

Lisa, I saw that too...'bout had a heart attack!
CNN is NOT good for my health!
OBAMA 08

Re: What the....? | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:28 pm EDT

Lisa e-mails won't do it. If we really want wake CNN up, then on Monday let's--every Obama's supporter--call our cable company and block CNN for one week. CNN needs ratings this month. I have said this repeatedly. Several will respond that its a great but no one follows through. This is the perfect time to do this. Real simple call your cable provider on Monday and ask them to block CNN. You can unblock them after a week if you wish. THIS WILL WORK! Then we can send CNN's management a letter; letting it know we have done this and why.

Re: What the....? | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:31 pm EDT

Lisa e-mails won't do it. If we really want to wake CNN up, then on Monday let's; that is,every Obama's supporter, call our cable company and block CNN for one week. CNN needs ratings this month. I have said this repeatedly. Several will respond that its a great idea but no one follows through. This is the perfect time to do this. Real simple call your cable provider on Monday and ask them to block CNN. You can unblock them after a week if you wish. THIS WILL WORK! Then we can send CNN's management a letter; letting it know we have done this and why.

Re: What the....? | Report to Admin

By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 3rd 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

This is a great idea. I'm abroad and don't have a TV so doesn't apply to me, but I think you should keep posting this idea through the weekend threads and see if you can get something going.

We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois May 3rd 2008 at 6:47 pm EDT

CNN is reporting that we won Guam 55% to 45% with 100% reporting.

Re: We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 3rd 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT

Link?

Re: We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois May 3rd 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT

And it was a real 10%

Re: We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By FREDA May 3rd 2008 at 6:54 pm EDT

r u sure....do not see it on tv or cnn.com

Re: We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois May 3rd 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

Geez. I though I saw it, but maybe it was those PA results. Hmm. Now there are no results up.

Re: We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois May 3rd 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT

Here we go. They just called it. No percentages though.

Re: We won Guam by 10% | Report to Admin

By Jaquelin May 3rd 2008 at 9:48 pm EDT

I just saw CNN and they report with 100% of votes in we won

by SEVEN votes. Literally........

So now, every vote counts, right!!!

CALL IN and NC please. Even though we are reaching some folks that are just tired of it all, some are being reached.

My family live in Indianapolis and they are sick and tired of the whole thing. Remember this when you call and empathize with this feeling. It might open a few more doors.

YES WE CAN!!!!

Lost Guam | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 3rd 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

*&R%$%*()& LOST GUAM

Re: Lost Guam | Report to Admin

By Shiva May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

What do you mean?
Give link.

Re: Lost Guam | Report to Admin

By Professor Xavior-The Ultimate CZARINA Mutant in the Universe! May 3rd 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

No we won 55% to 45%. The mainstream demonic media reported it. love juanita the Obama-Knite

Re: Lost Guam | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ May 3rd 2008 at 7:31 pm EDT

re Link

Update 7:00 Eastern: Obama wins Guam, barely, 2264-2257. Each gets 2 pledged delegates.

Re: Lost Guam | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ May 3rd 2008 at 7:32 pm EDT

sorry, the colon got added to the address. Here's the link again (from demcomwatch): Link

how sad | Report to Admin

By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch May 3rd 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

about the filly. i love animals (pet sitter by profession). Not for nothing but I bet Joe Scarborough feels a bit odd. On Fridays show they were talking about Hillary backing the long shot filly and Joe made a comment something like he hoped for her sake the horse didn't come in last or come up lame and have to be put down. He was only saying it for laughs, I didn't think it was funny, but wonder what he'll have to say on Monday.

Poor poor horse. Breaks my heart.

Still don't hav my computer-this sucks.

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

NEW THREAD UP | Report to Admin

By Biola from Chicago, IL May 3rd 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT

NEW THREAD UP

News | Report to Admin

By Carol from Birmingham, AL May 3rd 2008 at 6:57 pm EDT

Just heard on CNN that Clinton will open an office in Lexington Kentucky next week. So, no matter the outcome this Tuesday, she's still going on full steam ahead. Urrrrrrr!!!!

NYTimes story | Report to Admin

By I can think of 44 reasons to smile May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

Obama's two minute closures in IN and NC

Link

Senator Barack Obama has two-minute spots out in Indiana and North Carolina as the primary campaigns in those states wind down.

Guam is now ours | Report to Admin

By Bernard from Denton, TX May 3rd 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

We won Guam 55% BO to HRC 45% with all 100 % precincts reporting. This is good news for us family.

Re: Guam is now ours | Report to Admin

By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 3rd 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

Yes we can and if NC and IN folks are smart they will put us over the top on Tuesday. YES WE CAN!

Re: Guam is now ours | Report to Admin

By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH May 3rd 2008 at 7:03 pm EDT

Per CNN (tv) we won!!!!!!

Re: Guam is now ours | Report to Admin

By Arlene from CA May 3rd 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

You mean Miss Spoke lost!!! Go Obama!!!!

Re: Guam is now ours | Report to Admin

By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

It'll be an even split 2-2 on delegates though. There are 5 (yes 5!) SD's from Guam though so we'll see it the win affects their votes.

Re: Guam is now ours | Report to Admin

By Joseph from York Beach, ME May 3rd 2008 at 7:06 pm EDT

Why isn't anyone reporting it online? Guampdn.com doesn't have it. Where is it? Where's the link?

New Link | Report to Admin

By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

Could someone please go to the new thread & then come back here and post a link for it? We all don't have it yet.Thanks

Re: New Link | Report to Admin

By ELF2008 May 3rd 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT

Link

Magnequench Hillary Clinton's 2nd major lie | Report to Admin

By Grace May 3rd 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT

This is an incredible story about the Clinton(s) and the Mangequench Company that was covered on ABC (link below) but not much elsewhere. It's called

"Magnequench Hillary Clinton's 2nd major lie after Bosnia lie"

Link

This needs to get coverage. Does anyone know how to DIGG this?

Re: Magnequench Hillary Clinton's 2nd major lie | Report to Admin

By Rachel Hussein- A Foot Soldier in the Obama/Biden army May 3rd 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

Grace: Did you go to MIT? How do you keep up with Shillary's lies? he he

BREAKING NEWS!!!! | Report to Admin

By IRocku May 3rd 2008 at 7:04 pm EDT

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

8:50 a.m. — When all of the ballots were finally counted -- a process that lasted through the night until well after the sun was up -- Sen. Barack Obama had the most votes from Guam Democrats in the party’s caucus held yesterday.

Obama finished with 2,264 votes to Sen. Hillary Clinton’s 2,257 votes – a 7-point difference. Obama never trailed from the first vote count on.

Obama won 14 of 21 districts. Most districts that were won by Clinton were by small margins.

Link

CNN CALLS GUAM FOR OBAMA! | Report to Admin

By Karen May 3rd 2008 at 7:04 pm EDT

YEAH! They say he's the projected winner but add that the automatic delegates will be split down the middle 2:2.

However, Guam will get 5 Super Delegates out of the deal, and it's not yet determined how those will play out.

Go Bama!

Re: CNN CALLS GUAM FOR OBAMA! | Report to Admin

By Obamakim May 3rd 2008 at 7:08 pm EDT

You know she's going to ask for a recount!!

Re: CNN CALLS GUAM FOR OBAMA! | Report to Admin

By ... May 3rd 2008 at 7:14 pm EDT

That is exactly what I was about to write when I saw your comment.

Obama Wins! | Report to Admin

By Aishah May 3rd 2008 at 7:06 pm EDT

Breaking news....CNN just interrupted Lou Dobbs and called Guam for Obama. Yes We Can!

Magnequench & Senator Bayh | Report to Admin

By JohnV of Chicago May 3rd 2008 at 7:06 pm EDT

Press Release in 2005 by Senator Evan Bayh:

Bayh Calls for Increased Oversight of Foreign Takeovers with National Security Concerns

Link

Senator points to GAO report criticizing Administration failures to protect national security interests

Excerpt:
Washington-- U.S. Senator Evan Bayh today called for greater oversight of foreign takeovers during a Banking Committee hearing on a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report he requested to explore concerns over foreign takeovers of American companies with national security implications. Bayh requested the study after a commission charged to oversee such takeovers failed to stop the foreign purchase of an Indiana company responsible for making 85 percent of the nation's smart bomb magnets.

"Foreign investment can be a good thing, but in order for that to be true, we must make sure that the parts of our economy that impact national security are protected," Senator Bayh said. "The committee responsible for providing this protection does not have a good track record, as I saw myself when it allowed an Indiana company that made smart bomb magnets to be purchased by a foreign business. When it comes to protecting our national security interests, we should be doing more, not less."

During the hearing, Bayh questioned officials from the GAO for their opinions regarding the current practice that allows the private industry to decide when and if to report takeovers with potential national security concerns...

The report Bayh requested takes a critical look at the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), which is responsible for reviewing the national security implications of foreign takeovers of domestic companies. In particular, the report argues that the way CFIUS interprets the legislation may limit its effectiveness. As an example, the report cites how the Treasury and some other departments that make up CFIUS use such a narrow definition of what constitutes a national security threat that as a result, they allow too many questionable purchases to take place without sufficient review.

Senator Bayh, along with Senators Shelby and Sarbanes, first requested the GAO report in 2003 after an Indiana company called Magnequench closed thanks to a 1995 decision by CFIUS to approve a Chinese consortium's takeover. At the time, Magnequench made 85 percent of the magnets used to guide U.S. smart bombs.

Indian Early Turnout Heavy - Obama Counties | Report to Admin

By LADYT FROM CHESAPEAKE, VA May 3rd 2008 at 7:08 pm EDT

Early Indiana turnout heavy in strong Obama counties
RICK CALLAHAN | May 2, 2008 07:21 PM EST |

INDIANAPOLIS — Early voting in Indiana could offer some encouragement to presidential hopeful Barack Obama, who needs a victory in its upcoming primary after a tough few weeks on the campaign trail.

Obama victories in the Indiana and North Carolina primaries on May 6 could help him regain momentum in his nomination fight against Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama has been on the defensive because of comments by his former pastor, Jeremiah Wright, and his own comments about people in small towns growing bitter.

About 20 percent of the 127,000-plus absentee ballots received as of early Friday were cast in three Indiana counties _ Marion, Monroe and Lake _ that political observers believe Obama is strongly favored to win.

Just Love Clinton News Network | Report to Admin

By Joseph from York Beach, ME May 3rd 2008 at 7:10 pm EDT

According to CNN: Oh yeah...Obama won...but by only 7 votes...only 7...not more than 7...just 7. Now they'll play the Clinton spin. Oh yeah...but they split the delegates...split them...not more...not less...I hate CNN. They, like MSNBC, are just Clinton in drag.

Re: Just Love Clinton News Network | Report to Admin

By ObamaBringsNoDrama! May 3rd 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

CNN is so lowdown. Now if it was Hillda-beast that had won, they would have been lining out her next stragedy to beat Barack in IN and NC so she could get the nomination and they would have talked about all night long with few interruptions. Arggghhh........They make me sick!

Re: Just Love Clinton News Network | Report to Admin

By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 3rd 2008 at 7:18 pm EDT

I hear you and I am disgusted as well, I actually went to their web site and they actually have a picture of the Minister on there. Why? what purpose does he serve is he going to be a cabinet member? It is a shame. Thank God the American people can filter out the garbage for themselves.

Want a friend? | Report to Admin

By Dr. Barbara Palmer May 3rd 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

Want a friend?
Link
Help me reach my goal to raise $1,123. I’m already at $955 :
Link
Sign up as a friend.

Obama Has Dozens Of Secret Superdelegates Lined Up - Stay Positive | Report to Admin

By LADYT FROM CHESAPEAKE, VA May 3rd 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

The Huffington Post | April 30, 2008 10:28 AM

Politico reports:

Capitol Hill insiders say the battle for congressional superdelegates is over, and one Senate supporter of Barack Obama is hinting strongly that he has prevailed over Hillary Rodham Clinton.
While more than 80 Democrats in the House and Senate have yet to state their preferences in the race for the Democratic nomination, sources said Tuesday that most of them have already made up their minds and have told the campaigns where they stand.

"The majority of superdelegates I've talked to are committed, but it is a matter of timing," said Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). "They're just preferring to make their decision public after the primaries are over. ... They would like someone else to act for them before they talk about it in the cold light of day."

Obama currently holds an 18-13 lead among committed superdelegates in the Senate, while Clinton holds a 77-74 lead in the House. Asked which way the committed-but-unannounced superdelegates are leaning, McCaskill -- who has endorsed Obama -- said: "James Brown would say, 'I Feel Good.'"

Re: Obama Has Dozens Of Secret Superdelegates Lined Up - Stay Positive | Report to Admin

By Samantha May 3rd 2008 at 7:49 pm EDT

Let's be careful. Stay on game until the end. The fierce organizing we are doing is what will count in the end. GO OBAMA 08!!!

Re: Obama Has Dozens Of Secret Superdelegates Lined Up - Stay Positive | Report to Admin

By Samantha May 3rd 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

Let's be careful. Stay on game until the end. The fierce organizing we are doing is what will count in the end. GO OBAMA 08!!!

OBAMA WINS GUAM | Report to Admin

By Time for Change MN! May 3rd 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

OBAMA WINS GUAM

Link

Obama wins another territory | Report to Admin

By Carlos from Carolina, PR May 3rd 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

Obama just wom Guam 50.1% to 49.9%.

He won Virgin Islands 90%-10%

Puerto Rico is left with 63 delegates at stake!

Re: Obama wins another territory | Report to Admin

By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge May 3rd 2008 at 7:24 pm EDT

Thank you Guam!!!

Re: Obama wins another territory | Report to Admin

By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 3rd 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

Thank you all who called Guam!! The people you talked to were among the 7 who son it for Barack!!

Re: Obama wins another territory | Report to Admin

By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 3rd 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT

In previous post it should read "won it" Sorry, suffering from typo-itis today

Re: Obama wins another territory | Report to Admin

By ldiamente May 3rd 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

WE have a trainer in from Porta Rico and he told me many want Obama but aren't voting because they don't count in general election we need some help down there. I made him promise to vote because it is important to USA and our standing in the rest of the World.

MSNBC | Report to Admin

By Joseph from York Beach, ME May 3rd 2008 at 7:14 pm EDT

Check out their site...they are still showing who won the derby. They can't even swallow their own spit.

Re: MSNBC | Report to Admin

By Nancy May 3rd 2008 at 7:25 pm EDT

Don't bother to turn the channel on - they are rerunning AGAIN the Rev Wright hour long special.

BUT - this afternoon they ran an hour long special on "The Life and Times of Hillary Clinton".

Barack and Michelle's interview was shown at 7 am here in WI ........ ??? ACK.

Ack ..... can't swallow spit is right.

Re: MSNBC | Report to Admin

By Joseph from York Beach, ME May 3rd 2008 at 7:36 pm EDT

Thanks for letting me know about that. I just e-mailed them and called them jerks. I hate these guys. They make me sick to my stomach. I told them that when Sen. Obama becomes President Obama he makes their lives a living hell. I know he won't but it felt good to say it.

New Email | Report to Admin

By Czarina JB in Arizona May 3rd 2008 at 7:14 pm EDT

I just received to new emails. One was from Caroline Kennedy, which is no problem. The other came from NewMax.com saying that US Senate was about to vote on an $845 Billion Global Poverty Tax Bill, sponsored by Obama. This is just what we need. Another issue to combat.

Re: New Email | Report to Admin

By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. May 3rd 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

that means the amount $845 biliion tax dollars will go to who??is it every year???Obama should with draw from this bad deal.

Just reported from Guam paper | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

BREAKING NEWS: Initial results show Obama wins by 7 votes
Pacific News Center Staff Reporter 04.MAY.08
9:00 a.m. Guam – Uncertified numbers from the Democrat nominating committee show that Senator Barack Obama has won the island’s caucus by seven votes. Obama led Senator Hillary Clinton by a constant 7 percentage points leading into the results of Dededo, which had the largest turnout on Guam.

Josh Tenorio from the Obama camp is concerned about the results, particularly because of the large number of spoiled ballots. Both he and Clinton representative Rena Borja are confident the nominating committee will take that into consideration before certifying the results.

Borja says she isn't planning on challenging the results, instead choosing to court the uncommitted Super-delegates: Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo and Party Chair-elect Pilar Lujan.

The results will now await the approval of the Central Executive Committee.

Guam link | Report to Admin

By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

Sorry here's the link:
Link

I'm with Kerry - Let It Go!!!! | Report to Admin

By LADYT FROM CHESAPEAKE, VA May 3rd 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT

Kerry Rips MSNBC On Wright: 'You People Need To Let Go Of This'

April 30, 2008 04:41 PM

Today, John Kerry officially became the 87,436th person to receive one of the three or four versions of the same Reverend Wright question MSNBC has been asking everyone it comes in contact with, including their plants and pets. Kerry, who's maybe a little sensitive toward these sorts of issues, wasn't having it, and his displeasure manifested itself in the closest thing Kerry does that resembles losing his ever-loving mind. That said, it sort of worked! Kerry changed the conversation all right, but Alex Witt opted to just ask one more question ("I would like to get your concerns about the unity of the Democratic party as the Republican party was able to coalesce around its nominee, John McCain. How concerned are you?") before shutting the whole thing down.

Re: I'm with Kerry - Let It Go!!!! | Report to Admin

By LADYT FROM CHESAPEAKE, VA May 3rd 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

Sorry, here's the link w/video.

Link

Re: I'm with Kerry - Let It Go!!!! | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama May 3rd 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

John Kerry thank you!!! You gave just an awesome defense of Barack Obama. Good God, these mainstream media stations can not let go of the Rev. Wright topic and I do not give a wit about Rev. Wright or the controversy they are trying to stir up just to harm the Obama candidacy!!!!!

I care about answers to the questions about when are we going to bring our guys and gals home from Iraq. When are we going to fund secondary education properly? When are we going to move forward and have affordable healthcare for all americans? When are we going to roll back the heinous Bush tax cuts for the very wealthy? When are we going to have a true energy policy that is not dependent on foreign oil and that actually moves us forward.

Thank you John Kerry for punching the media back. They are annoying, disrespectful and senseless!!!!

Aren't Barack and Michelle Great Campaigning Together? | Report to Admin

By We are Proud American Patriots! May 3rd 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT

I really like the way this campaign has started sending Michelle out to campaign with Barack!
They are such a cute, normal couple and family.
Billary and McCain/Scary Cindy are no match for them!!! Here comes America's new First Family!!

Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By LADYT FROM CHESAPEAKE, VA May 3rd 2008 at 7:30 pm EDT

One of Wright's major supporters is on CNN with Lou Dobbs. Wonder what he is going to say. Why is CNN bringing this guy on?

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By ObamaBringsNoDrama! May 3rd 2008 at 7:40 pm EDT

I just saw it and Lou Dobbs, being Lou Dobbs, tried to cut the man off at the knee caps.
He doesn't understand, he falls into the category of those who suffer from "a lack of knowledge" and he'll never understand Rev. Wright or the black church.

God, the MSM's are so sad. Forgive them Lord, for they know not what they do.

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By Barack H. Obama is President May 3rd 2008 at 7:42 pm EDT

Well that should be obvious. They want to keep the drama going. Because they think the Wright story is what's going to doom Obama. In their small devious minds Wright is Obama drama.

But we say "NOT THIS TIME"

The media know's exactly what Obama has behind him. Obamanation and we say let's move on.

Go Obama!

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By Barack H. Obama is President May 3rd 2008 at 7:43 pm EDT

Well that should be obvious. They want to keep the drama going. Because they think the Wright story is what's going to doom Obama. In their small devious minds Wright is Obama drama.

But we say "NOT THIS TIME"

The media know's exactly what Obama has behind him. Obamanation and we say let's move on.

Go Obama!

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By Jean May 3rd 2008 at 7:49 pm EDT

Could someone help me? I needed the name of the gunmen's and shooters association [?] that has endorsed Barack and could not find it on the Website.

I didn't think I would forget it and didn't write it down. Can someone tell me where the 2nd amendment material is on the website, or provide me with this name? Thanks.

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By Actionmac May 3rd 2008 at 7:52 pm EDT

Dobbs has a hate for Obama that he can't cure... it's larger than his hate for Latinos. Please don't tell me how he is married to a Latino.

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By Valorie May 3rd 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

I HATE the MSM. They are determined to try to derail Obama. Did you know that April was the worst month for our soldiers in Iraq and NO REPORTING, just this stupid Rev. Wright mess. Now MSNBC has been running junk all weekend. Is this the only thing they can do for ratings? We need to boycott their sponsors. Heck if it work for Imus, it will work for this mess.

Re: Wright Supporter - CNN w/Lou Dobbs on NOW | Report to Admin

By VN May 3rd 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

Posted this earlier!!

Lisa e-mails won't do it. If we really want wake CNN up, then on Monday let's--every Obama's supporter--call our cable company and block CNN for one week. CNN needs ratings this month. I have said this repeatedly. Several will respond that its a great but no one follows through. This is the perfect time to do this. Real simple call your cable provider on Monday and ask them to block CNN. You can unblock them after a week if you wish. THIS WILL WORK! Then we can send CNN's management a letter; letting it know we have done this and why.

Guam reporting in... | Report to Admin

By Actionmac May 3rd 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT

Problem in Guam, is Rush at work in Guam?

Link

Re: Guam reporting in... | Report to Admin

By Jean May 3rd 2008 at 7:54 pm EDT

Hu-boy! IF one goes to BradBlog, I am sure they will have the latest on this. It is a site having to do with election fraud. They are still mad that Kucinich paid for at least half a recount and got one county totaled in NH.

This one sounds really wierd in that something seems so blatantly "off." I hope they get it figured out even if it doesn't favor us. The right of each vote to be counted exactly as intended is so precious.

Picnic in Noblesville, Indiana | Report to Admin

By hopeful08 May 3rd 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT

Hello everyone:

I was lucky enough to attend this picnic with my family. As a volunteer for the campaign, we were invited. Barack and his family were there and it was amazing.

Everyone please phone, donate, and for everyone in Indiana, please join me and the rest of the volunteers in knocking on doors. It really makes a big difference and after the first couple of houses, it's not bad at all.

I know here in Hamilton County we've got the walk packs narrowed down to about 97% supporters on our lists. Tomorrow we'll be putting door hangers with poll and voting information: REMEMBER YOUR ID if you're voting in Indiana.

We're so close. Let's really put in that final big push.

Hoosiers for Obama!

Yes We Can!

OBAMA'S KIDS HIT THE TRAIL | Report to Admin

By Banko May 3rd 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

OBAMA'S KIDS HIT THE TRAIL

Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, his wife Michelle, left, and their two daughters Malia, second from left, and Sasha take the stage after Sen. Obama addressed supporters at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 3, 2008.
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Re: OBAMA'S KIDS HIT THE TRAIL | Report to Admin

By ObamaBringsNoDrama! May 3rd 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

His girls are so cute! Smooches!!

Continue to work | Report to Admin

By Nashfan for Obama in Phoenix, who has had "ENOUGH!" May 3rd 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

Congratulations to Senator Obama on winning Guam. Thank you Guam!

Let us continue to work.

Please donate to my page.

Link

If you are in the Phoenix area, please consider attending my Postcard Party on May 7th (that's Wed. evening). For details please check out the events (zip code 85044).

Please continue to call IN and NC.

Continue to work | Report to Admin

By Nashfan for Obama in Phoenix, who has had "ENOUGH!" May 3rd 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

Congratulations to Senator Obama on winning Guam. Thank you Guam!

Let us continue to work.

Please donate to my page.

Link

If you are in the Phoenix area, please consider attending my Postcard Party on May 7th (that's Wed. evening). For details please check out the events (zip code 85044).

Please continue to call IN and NC.

John Kerry sticks up for Obama | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama May 3rd 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

John Kerry thank you!!! You gave just an awesome defense of Barack Obama. Good God, these mainstream media stations can not let go of the Rev. Wright topic and I do not give a wit about Rev. Wright or the controversy they are trying to stir up just to harm the Obama candidacy!!!!!

I care about answers to the questions about when are we going to bring our guys and gals home from Iraq. When are we going to fund secondary education properly? When are we going to move forward and have affordable healthcare for all americans? When are we going to roll back the heinous Bush tax cuts for the very wealthy? When are we going to have a true energy policy that is not dependent on foreign oil and that actually moves us forward.

Thank you John Kerry for punching the media back. They are annoying, disrespectful and senseless!!!!

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By Nikita from Houston, TX May 3rd 2008 at 10:24 pm EDT

BARACK OBAMA IS A PRESIDENT FOR ALL AMERICANS. YES WE CAN.

WE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SMARTER THAN THEY GIVE US CREDIT FOR.

AS AMERICANS WE SEE THE INTRINSIC VALUES THAT BARACK AND MICHELLE SHARE--WILL CONTINUE TO SHARE WITH ALL AMERICANS.

I REALLY APPRECIATED WHEN BARACK SAID THAT THIS RACE IS BIGGER THAN MCCAIN, HILLARY, OR HIMSELF.

WHAT A SERVANT FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!

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By Julia in Eugene, OR - Obamacrat all the way! May 3rd 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

I wasn't planning on posting this yet; I was going to wait until after Tuesday and let people focus on Indiana and North Carolina, but my Mom just got a call from an Obama volunteer, and it looks like not enough people know this.

Oregon is ENTIRELY vote-by-mail. We do not have polling places and people can vote anytime between now (our ballots arrived today) and 8pm Tuesday May 20th.

Please help us spread the word by posting this on as many of the blog posts as possible - maybe even have it be its own thread after Tuesday's primaries.

Thank you everyone and keep up the great work.

FIRED UP in Eugene!
Julia

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. May 3rd 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

If it is vote by mail, I would could Barack work on setting up areas to have votes dropped off like at local post offices that are monitored strictly?

Thank you for letting us know this..

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon May 3rd 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

Good question. We have been voting this way for about 10 years, and it is working well. There are official voting drop boxes set up in convenient locations in each community, all around the state. They look like the blue post office boxes, but are painted white, and bear large signs designating their purpose. They are secure, and tamper-proof.

Voters can drop ballots (placed in provided secrecy envelopes) in drop boxes, stamp-free, or place postage on the ballot and put them in the mail. Ballots must be received by 8pm on May 20 though, so all media outlets inform voters of the last day for snail mailing, to prevent late ballots. After that date, ballots must be placed in drop boxes or hand delivered to elections offices.

-Jeanne

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon May 3rd 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

Hi Julia,

Thanks for posting about the different process here in Oregon. I agree that folks might assume we vote on May 20th, when in actuality many people are voting this weekend!!! I will repeat this:

WE VOTE BY MAIL!!!!

So GOTV efforts need to be sustained for about 2.5 weeks in Oregon!!! Those ballots are just sitting around the house, gathering dust, and need to be filled out for Barack, and delivered properly. Please don't think Oregon is a done deal. We are not. Every vote counts, and every delegate counts. We need to run up the delegate count to keep our opponent from having ANY excuse to take this to the convention!!!

So focus on Indiana and NC until Tuesday, then aim those phone calls, surrogates and volunteers this way!!! We can do this!

BARACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!
YES WE CAN IN OREGON!!

~J

Feminists for Peace and Barack Obama! | Report to Admin

By Libertine May 4th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Feminists for Peace and Barack Obama!

THE PETITION

In the coming elections, it is important to remember that war and peace are as much "women's issues" as are health, the environment, and the achievement of educational and occupational equality. Because we believe that all of these concerns are not only fundamental but closely intertwined, we will be casting our vote for Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, we have watched with shock and sorrow as our country has become mired in war. The resulting tragedy for our own soldiers, their immediate families and for the people of Iraq has been incalculable.

Less obvious, but no less grave has been the impact on our domestic institutions and economy. With a defense budget of half a trillion dollars and expenditures now averaging $12 billion a month for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, resources that might have been used for health care, housing, education, repair of infrastructure, relief of poverty and community development have been drained away.

We urgently need a Presidential candidate, who understands that "pre-emptive" attacks on other countries and the reliance on military force have diminished rather then strengthened our national security. And we urgently need a Presidential candidate whose first priority is to address domestic needs. We do not believe that Senator Hillary Clinton is that candidate.

We also recognize that the election of Barack Obama would be another historic achievement and that his support for gender equality has been unwavering.

Yet it is noteworthy that at a time when this position was politically unpopular and when he was aiming for national office, Barack Obama opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq and has spoken out against the war ever since. This puts him in a far better position to articulate a clear challenge to a Republican opponent.

We are also moved by the positive tone of the Obama campaign, the tremendous energy it has released across the country, the dramatic engagement of young people and the impetus for change that his candidacy embodies.

We are speaking out now because we cannot afford to elect another President who will continue the aggressive, interventionist policies of the present.

Signed
YOUR NAME

Click here to add your name & sign THE PETITION:

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By Libertine May 4th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Superdelegates must follow the will of voters

Demand that the Democratic Party defend democracy

Leaders of the Democratic Party are playing a dangerous game -- risking the credibility of the party to hand Hillary Clinton the nomination against the will of voters. Heading down this path means disenfranchising millions of voters and legitimizing a campaign strategy that has displayed a clear pattern of race baiting and divisive politics.

Join me in demanding that Democratic Party leadership and superdelegates uphold the integrity of the party and listen to the voice of voters.

Click right here right now to sign your name to this letter:
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Here is the text of the message to send to the Democratic Party's leadership:

Attention: DNC Chair Howard Dean, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and superdelegates:

Dear party leaders:

The Democratic Party is playing a dangerous game and I'm writing to ask that you bring it to an end.

It has come to my attention that elected officials and party leaders are actually considering using their status as "superdelegates" to hand the nomination to Hillary Clinton against the will of voters, an action that would disenfranchise millions.

Following this course would be a shocking attack on voting rights and democracy. It would also give your seal of approval to an "electability" strategy executed by stoking race-based fear and division among voters. We expect that from the Republicans; we fight them on it every year. But now the leadership of the Democratic Party is poised to cosign this strategy of division and disenfranchisement. This could be the worst mistake the party has ever made, yet it's being talked about as a legitimate way for this campaign to end.

The voters who have come out in record numbers to participate in the Democratic Party won't allow this to happen, and as the most visible leaders of the party, you must reject the idea that the nomination can be won with a strategy that preys on racism, sows division, and disenfranchises millions of voters.

Sincerely,
Tom

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By Stephanie -Political Organizer-Middle Georgia May 4th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT

When I saw these pictures I was just struck by how amazing this couple is and how hard they are working to improve this country. I think that sometimes we see politicians whose supporters, staff and surrogates work harder than they do, I am glad that this is not the case for Senator and Mrs. Obama.

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By Dan May 4th 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

I've put together some ready-to-print 8½ by 11 inch signs made for the upcoming contests. Print them out and tape them up in the windows of your house, tape some up in your car, give them to other supporters or use them as signs! Email your friends and family asking them to do the same!

*** Indiana for Obama *** [ Link ]
*** North Carolina for Obama *** [ Link ]
Obama '08 [ Link ]

I also have a growing collection of other signs, wallpapers, etc. at obamamedia.wordpress.com [ Link ]

If you like the work I'm doing please consider helping Barack by making a donation and help me reach my personal fundraising goal (all donations go directly to the campaign) [ Link ]

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