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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 11:01 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:01 am EDT)

this SO BaRACKS!!!

hit Joe's FR anyone? Link

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 11:02 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:02 am EDT)

ok, guess i will....

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:06 am EDT)

but Joe's streak can still use some assistance...tomorrow is Joe's WIFE AURORA'S BDAY!!! expect a big ol hit-up then!!!

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By Recovering Whine-O Aug 26th 2008 at 11:20 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:20 am EDT)

Good Morning MaryT,
I posted too this morning on a previous thread.
We gotta do a Birthday Money Bomb for Aurora for sure. It's day #98, wow, Joe's come a long way.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 11:32 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:32 am EDT)

darned straight!! we are on this thing!!

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By Mid America Mom Aug 26th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

Greetings! I heard Michelle on the radio while driving through Michigan. I am home now- without TV :( in our new place!!

This is a great time to celebrate. Lets get through this week and ready to work Saturday!

Still no McCain signs or bumper stickers Mary. I was in Davenport Friday and Saturday and saw little of his stuff there...

Mid America Mom

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By Recovering Whine-O Aug 26th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT)

Hey Tam, on the road again, huh? You rock.
The opening nite was definitely off the charts.
It was a whole box of Kleenex night for real.

We got the GOP on the ropes with Uncle Teddy showing that he will persevere no matter what and then Michelle, reaching every strata of American life whether they fess up or not. Every person spanned last night had tears in their eyes and Joe Biden did, too!! He was so fired up after her speech, he jumped to his feet!
I'm glad I was a witness.
Glad you're in your new place, good luck with all that entails and please, celebrate to your heart's content!!

McCain's single mindedness | Report to Admin

By Opsimath44 Aug 26th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT)

LENO: Welcome back, Sen. McCain, for one million dollars, how many houses do you have?

MCCAIN: You know, could I just mention to you, Jay, and a moment of seriousness. I spent five and a half years in a prison cell, without—I didn’t have a house, I didn’t have a kitchen table, I didn’t have a table, I didn’t have a chair. And I spent those five and a half years, because—not because I wanted to get a house when I got out.

When he starts accusing his staff of stealing his strawberries, will everyone else finally realize that this guy has lost it?

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By A Rebirth Aug 26th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT)

LEADERSHIP WE CAN ALL BE PROUD OF!
LEADERSHIP WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN!
LEADERSHIP WE CAN ALL TRUST!

O B A M A / B I D E N
POTUS / VOPUS
2008 / 2016
Anything less simply won’t do!
1-Love, y'all!
:-)

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By Mid America Mom Aug 26th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT)

Thanks for the update. I did see some people say they cried.

Just watched the video of Ted and then Leach? R from Iowa. I am a cross over and both struck a chord.

We moved yet again- around 600 miles away. 2nd time in 6 months.

Mid America Mom

Morning Links with TONS of great video | Report to Admin

By Celtic Aug 26th 2008 at 11:09 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:09 am EDT)

VIDEO- Karl Rove slams Michelle Obama's speech Link

VIDEO- David Shuster Takes On Joe Scarborough Over Being Pro McCain Link

VIDEO- Rachel Maddow Puts The Hurt On Buchanan Over McCain's POW card Link
VIDEO- Chris Matthews Mocks Delussional PUMA's Link
Traffic Stop May Have Averted Obama Assassination Attempt Link
VIDEO- Olbermann To Scarborough's defending of McCain- "Jesus Joe, Get A Shovel" Link
Obama calls for media boycott, for real. Link
VIDEO- John McCain "Stuck In The Sixties" Link
Video- Keating 5, Keating 5, Keating 5 Link
Springsteen, Bon Jovi to perform at Democratic convention Link
John McCain's Daddy Yankee confusion Link
McCain owns more homes than Obama owns shoes Link
VIDEO- Catharsis by Hillary Link
New McCain Campaign Poster Link
VIDEO- Fox's "Fair and Balanced" Convention Reporting Link
Ted Kennedy plans to address DNC Link
Barack Obama Convention News Reporting Update Link
VIDEO- "John Sidney McCain: Material Girl" Link
We're Helping Obama Win, Can You Help Us? Link

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By Bob from Lowell, MA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:23 am EDT)

I have a great Obama Commercial, take the old 1984 Apple computer commercial and have Bush giving the speech on the screen then when the person throws the hammer the screen breaks and McCain's image continues Bush's speech without missing a beat and the hammer thrower is arrested.

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Aug 26th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

Oh, that's good. And creepy!

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By Ignadali from Phoenix, AZ Aug 26th 2008 at 3:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 3:00 pm EDT)

Hey Bob I have another great Obama Commercial, Show a family who just lost their home and then show McCain consoling them saying "its ok when I was a POW I did not have a home and besides its all in your head"

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By Friends from Thibodaux, LA Aug 26th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT)

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Joe Biden's Book: "Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics": Link
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In the News:
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FBI Probes Possible Barack Obama Death Threat: Link

John McCain's Email: Strategy Memo: Obama's Convention Bounce: Link

John McCain Seeks To Fire Up Hillary Clinton Backers: Link

Mountain West Key To Barack Obama Camp: Link

David Petraeus Reluctant To Declare Iraq Won: Link

Media Starts To Examine Weaknesses In Joe Biden Selection: Link

Democrats Seek To "Humanize" Obama At Convention: Link

Other Top Stories:
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Pat Buchanan Accuses 'McCain's Neocon Warmonger' of Treason: Link
Madonna Concert Bracketed John McCain With Adolf Hitler: Link

>> Get More Top Election News: Link

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Link - Presidential Daily Poll
Link - Political Fact Check
Link - Cast Your Vote
Link - Cartoon of the Day
Link - Most Viewed Video/Picture
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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:03 am EDT)

Never noticed the 0 comments - was too taken with these wonderful front pages!

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:31 am EDT)

Me too! The pictures and comments are awesome!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT)

i looked at it too, and with the blog being SO awful lately, i knew there was no way i was first....but didn't want to wait around to get on the first thread lol

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By Recovering Whine-O Aug 26th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

MaryT, you're #1 in my book EVERYDAY, blog or no blog.
We got a nice donation from Mia in NC, so the streak is definitely ALIVE!!!!!!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT)

that Mia! what WILL we do when she is maxed out?

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By VA Grammy "Hussein" Working For A Better Future for my Grandchildren Aug 26th 2008 at 11:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:04 am EDT)

Congrats on being 1st

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By Hope Won Aug 26th 2008 at 11:04 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:04 am EDT)

Congrats on 1st Mary. Wasn't the convention phenomenal last night? I was so inspired!

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By Aleksi Aug 26th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:05 am EDT)

hi Mary, yes this is so BARACKS!!!!

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:08 am EDT)

Yeah for Mary you are first!!

Fired up and ready to win!!

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By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Aug 26th 2008 at 11:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:14 am EDT)

What's with Iowan's being number one today? It's my turn next darn it! Just joking! What a wonderful night last night. I was crying like a baby.

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By AJ in Illinois Aug 26th 2008 at 11:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:49 am EDT)

I called my S-O after the convention ended last night. He said "sounds like you're catching a cold". I had just finished crying like a big baby listening to Michelle. I was still sniffling. I told him I'd been watching the convention and that there were some really touching moments. He got real quiet, which means he thinks I'm being just a little crazy but doesn't want to say anything.

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By Anne-OR RN in MD Aug 26th 2008 at 11:25 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:25 am EDT)

Congrats on 1st, Mary, nurse to nurse. Thanks for all you, and Joe, and all the rest of us have done and will do for this campaign/movement. GOBAMA08

Joe Ruwe’s Fund Raiser – Mission Impossible | Report to Admin

By Rich from FLA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:03 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:03 am EDT)

Your mission, should you decide to accept it is to support the efforts of an ordinary citizen doing extraordinary things. Undeterred by fat cat bundlers Agent Joe Ruwe doggedly raises money for Barack Obama, the next president of the United States. Day and night, he entertains, motivates, cajoles, begs, and elicits good will to bring change to this country. Without these funds, this mission will fail, and without your donations, Joe will fail. Your mission, should you decide to accept it is to keep his impossible streak alive.

Link

Your donation will not destruct in 5 seconds.

If you need a little theme music while donating click here: Link

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By Rich from FLA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:23 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:23 am EDT)

Come on folks let's take care of Joe while he is representing us at the convention!

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If you are planning on donating today pleae consider Joe's fundraiser.

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By Bobby Aug 26th 2008 at 11:07 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:07 am EDT)

Tell the site administrator and the tech people to fix the Community Blogs. Y'all are losing people.

Charlie Rangel is speaking at DNC today! | Report to Admin

By ISACK ENABLE Aug 26th 2008 at 11:08 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:08 am EDT)

So after all this blablab about Charlie being angry that he wasn't invited at the convention, come to find out, he is speaking TONIGHT!!

SEE? all these BS media FEEDS YOU. WHEN WILL YOU WAKE UP???

NO MSM!!!!!!!!!

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By Brenda from Orlando, FL Aug 26th 2008 at 11:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:17 am EDT)

Beautiful Newspaper Covers of Michelle -

"Stop Doubting and Start Dreaming"

Top 10 | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:14 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:14 am EDT)

Could it be I made the top ten?

Help me reach my FR goal? | Report to Admin

By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Aug 26th 2008 at 11:16 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:16 am EDT)

Morning everyone-

I'm half way to my fundraising goal. Can you chip in for Barack today?

Cool videos check out my page!

Link

Thanks,

Yvette

if you got cable, then cut through the chase and watch C-Span ... | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 26th 2008 at 11:17 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:17 am EDT)

... it's a great way to watch events unfiltered tonight and through the rest of the dem Convention.

Remember, it's about the speakers and the seated delegates and about ALL of us.

It's not about bobblehead pundits, backseat drivers and the TSIF (the sky is falling) crowd, be they from the far right or the far left.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 26th 2008 at 11:27 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:27 am EDT)

I watched the entire convention off of the link provided by this web site.
The only stuff I heard about MSM seemed like the same old stuff. Fox Joe s Pat b and CNN all spewed the same stuff they always do. I predict they will do so again so I don't need to watch or even hear about it although I'm sure someone will be complaining again today
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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 26th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT)

lol

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Aug 26th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT)

I suspect,if you are watching MSM,and you could be watching CSPAN,you are missing a good portion of the convention.

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By Zizi from Suwanee, GA Aug 26th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT)

I agree !! For the first time I watched CSPAN.
I enjoyed watching the convention.
I tuned in to CNN in particular and was shocked to hear that negative view. It left me scratching my head. Did we just watch the same thing.
Please spread the word, watch on CSPAN for full and unbiased coverage.

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By Michael Guinn Aug 26th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT)

You are so right! CNN did their typical spin then had Larry King give the gop response....I had it on CSPAN and MSNBC - Cnn has been a real disappointment throughout this election cycle.
I really like Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews so I switch back and forth.

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By James O'bama Aug 26th 2008 at 3:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 3:19 pm EDT)

C-SPAN is the no B.S. station for taking us inside the full convention experience.

While Carville and gergen may be right that we could have been a lot more aggressive in going up against Bush / McCain what they did not say is that other than the main speakers for the night, they failed to cover the "in-betweeners, " the mock townhalls that were set up on the stage that were very informative and showed that we democrats have been paying attention.

The pundits just like to hear themselves talk and argue.

C-SPAN will show everything happening in real time with no deux ex machina. Their audio feed is even better. I think CNN and MSNBC have mics placed in certain areas where they think "drama" may break out. "So let's play for you a clip of a drunken hysterical wheezer...." crap.

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By CJ in Cali Aug 26th 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT)

CSPAN is the way to go or even PBS seems to be more reasonable and realistic in their coverage. CSPAN by far is the must unbiased. After yesterday I gave up on CNN or the regular news stations they are way to negatively focused and too infurating for this old heart.

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez!!! | Report to Admin

By Cynthia, TX Aug 26th 2008 at 11:19 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:19 am EDT)

I am just sick of her but!! she needs to move the heck on! What is her problem???? We don't have to pay all of Hillary's damn debt off! We don't!! We are working class people just trying to change our country for the better after the republicans have ripped us the hell off!!!

Sasha was so cute last night | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 26th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:36 am EDT)

She seems like a little ham. What a great addition she'd be to the White House.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT)

I agree Renee!!

Re: Congresswoman Linda Sanchez!!! | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT)

I agree Cynthia!!

YaY | Report to Admin

By Megan in Northwest Indiana Aug 26th 2008 at 11:22 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:22 am EDT)

Polls Schmolls I'm down with + 4 before convention. I have my own poll. Obama: +GoZillion Enthusiasm and boots on the ground. This is OUR time.
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A Day in the LIfe of Barack Obama - Wisconsin video and the day in pictures
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Job Offer from John McCain: Picking lettuce for $50 per hour
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Mark Halperin on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Interesting.
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Peon Announcement; Repetition Repetition Repetition - Politics and School Buses

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Debunkment: Taxing capital gains, water, bad breath, and flatulence
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As Nancy Reagan once said 'Just say no'. She said it about drugs, but I think it's applicable to other topics.
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Peon thoughts Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, August 2008
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Hillary Clinton Rocks - speaking out against McCain atttack ad
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"The Lion of the Senate" makes it to the dance
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BlogOMania - Who all's bloggin' the convention? Check out the list from the famous to the infamous
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John McCain: Goldwater Conservative or 'Kleptocratic Opportunist'?
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Experience Schmearience: Does Obama have the experience? Is Obama ready to lead?
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I'm not going to tell you, but I'll e-mail it to you. Alrighty then.
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Thank you! | Report to Admin

By Karen in Kirkland, WA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:24 am EDT)

Thank you, thank you Michelle Obama, for making me not only proud to be an American, but proud to be a Black American Woman!

Your speach last night was heart felt and brought tears to my eyes. You are helping to renew my personal drive to succeed for my family as well as myself, and I want to thank you for taking the diggs from the Republican's while always remaining a very classy woman!

You seriously ROCK!!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Aug 26th 2008 at 11:33 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:33 am EDT)

I know what you mean. I just sent the video of her speech to all of my family and friends and asked that they send it to all of their friends as well. I want everyone to see that speech she gave that touched my heart.

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By Obamakim Aug 26th 2008 at 11:44 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:44 am EDT)

great idea Donna

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By Zizi from Suwanee, GA Aug 26th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT)

Michelle you made us all so proud!

Loved it! | Report to Admin

By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:28 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:28 am EDT)

I loved the whole evening. They all did a terrific job! I'm excited to see more tonight!

Such Awesome Pictures | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Aug 26th 2008 at 11:29 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:29 am EDT)

I live in the DC area so the Washington Post is my hometown paper (Sometimes I am NOT proud to claim them) but this shot of Michelle and the kids and Teddy on the front page today makes my heart melt. I really really desperately want this family to be our next FIRST FAMILY.

PBS had good coverage` | Report to Admin

By Leah in CA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:31 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:31 am EDT)

PBS had good coverage with Mark Shields and David Brooks!

Stayed up late and watched CHARLIE ROSE; great analysis!

Just saw a clip of McCain on the Tonight Show last night . . . . he's getting bad advice from his new handlers! Don't have link!

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By JakeBarnes Aug 26th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT)

Yea, I thought Charlie Rose, with Al Hunt and others had the best show last night. And CSPAN without the constant, nonsensical chatter of the MSM nattering nabobs was like heaven.

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

Michelle Obama’s heart-centered speech | Report to Admin

By Ken Aug 26th 2008 at 11:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:35 am EDT)

Michelle Obama's heart-centered speech last night influenced a lot of undecided voters. Her message was inspiring and uplifting. Michelle Obama healed a lot of people last night, especially the women in the convention who were literally in tears.

In past elections the majority of Americans have voted based on what their gut tells them to do. Currently, many voters are torn between what their mind is telling them to do and what their heart is telling them to do. Thanks to Michelle, many more undecided voters come this November will vote based on what their heart tells them to do.

Thank you CSPAN and PBS for great DNC coverage last night.

Joe Biden is not a very rich man.... | Report to Admin

By Hope Won Aug 26th 2008 at 11:35 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:35 am EDT)

"Biden has not spent any of his own money on his campaigns--but then again, it doesn't seem that he really has the personal finances to do so anyway, at least not compared to other members of Congress. In 2006, Biden was among the poorest members of Congress. He may have been in debt by as much as $302,980 or worth as little as $278,000 (in their annual personal financial disclosures, lawmakers report the value of their assets in ranges). In 2007, his finances didn't get any better. Last year he could have been in debt by as much as $320,980 or worth as little as $215,900. At the very least, this reduces the chance that his assets will pose significant conflicts of interest (or the appearance of conflict)."

He is a rare politician indeed.

realclearpolitics.com | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:37 am EDT)

Latest poll data from realclearpolitics.com

General Election: McCain vs. Obama
Poll Date Sample Obama (D) McCain (R) Spread
RCP Average 08/18 - 08/25 -- 45.9 43.9 Obama +2.0
Rasmussen Tracking 08/23 - 08/25 3000 LV 46 46 Tie
CNN 08/23 - 08/24 909 RV 47 47 Tie
Hotline/FD 08/18 - 08/24 RV 44 40 Obama +4
USA Today/Gallup 08/21 - 08/23 765 LV 48 45 Obama +3
ABC News/Wash Post 08/19 - 08/22 LV 49 45 Obama +4
Gallup Tracking 08/22 - 08/24 2644 RV 45 45 Tie
FOX News 08/19 - 08/20 900 RV 42 39 Obama +3
Link

Obama is ahead even in the FOX polling!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 26th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

They are missing the new zogby poll which has us up 2 (actually tied since within margin of error). Last week we were down 5 in the same poll. That is a 7 point gain in 1 week. At that rate we will be up by 72 points on election day. (this assumes that the polls are an accurate reflection of the trend and that life is linear)

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By ♪ Proud to be an Obamacan! ♪ Aug 26th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

WOO HOO!

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By meg Aug 26th 2008 at 11:37 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:37 am EDT)

Where could I read or see a video of Maya Soetero-Ng's speech yesterday? I missed it.

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By Tracy in CT Aug 26th 2008 at 11:43 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:43 am EDT)

Here ya go. Video from youtube

Link

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By meg Aug 26th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

Thanks!

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By Gloria Aug 26th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT)

Consider watching CSPAN for the rest of the convention. You will miss NOTHING. And no talking heads! I hope someone computer savvy will provide the link.
CSPAN rocks! Coverage for Americans who want to make up their own minds.

Michelle's Speech | Report to Admin

By Nicki from TX - Lovin the new RACHEL MADDOW SHOW!!!! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT)

I was so incredibly proud to be a woman, wife and mother last night. She could not have said a single word any better than she did.

ALL I CAN SAY IS............MICHELLE OBAMA............ | Report to Admin

By Me Aug 26th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT)

Michelle Obama just LAID her
HEART on the Stage!!! If you don;t love her and Barack, YOU MUST NOT HAVE A HEART!!!!

I love Barack and his speeches but THAT was THE.BEST.SPEECH.EVER!!!!

Breath-taking........Just SPEECHLESS!!!!

Obama/Biden 08

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:47 am EDT)

I agree Sheree!!

Excellent!!

Rachel Madow | Report to Admin

By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Aug 26th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:40 am EDT)

I'm not sure if that's how you spell it, but did anyone see her commentary last night? She was on a roll. She talked about how McCain's POW card has become a crutch and it's not a valid excuse for everything. The crowd behing her loved it. She is an awesome reporter.

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By Hope Won Aug 26th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT)

I saw that too. Rachel is going to take care of Pat Buchanan and his mouth. Thank God she is there to report the truth.

Obama/Biden '08! Fired up and ready to win!

Sad but true....... | Report to Admin

By Babs Hussein in Potomac Falls, VA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

John McCain's Platform

Economy: I was a POW
Education: I was a POW
Foreign Affairs: I was a POW
Iraq: I was a POW
Afghanistan: I was a POW
Iran: I was a POW
Pakistan: I was a POW
Health Care: I was a POW
Jobs: I was a POW
Immigration: I was a POW
Energy: I was a POW
FISA: I was a POW
Anything you ask him: I was a POW

except Drilling:

Drill here there and everywhere
Drill all over I don't care

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By ♪ Proud to be an Obamacan! ♪ Aug 26th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

forgot one:

how many kitchen tables? I was a P.O.W.

LOL

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By CJ in Cali Aug 26th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT)

That's great - that's the exact feeling I got during the recent forum in California they appeared at - every story seemed to be intertwined with him being a POW where possible.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 26th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

Se did do great and put Pat B in his place. The crowd loved it... Go Rachel!

you know when I hear bobblehead pundits bemoaning that voters don't know enough about Obama ... | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 26th 2008 at 11:41 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:41 am EDT)

... and that Obama has not close the deal --

-- well, cough it up, you're either FOR him or AGAINST him.

I seriously suspect that those voters who chime that they don't "know enough about Obama", are using that code phrase because it hides their real feelings of "ok, I'm a racist and don't intend to ever vote for a black man for president; it's a free country" and puts the burden on Obama to keep running on the treadmill faster, faster, etc. whilst they sit their on their arses laughing at it all.

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By Hope Won Aug 26th 2008 at 11:47 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:47 am EDT)

Yes and to the Denver delegate who supported Hillary Clinton but said that she is not sold on Barack Obama because he has not spoken directly to her about the issues that mean the most to her, go fly a kite. I was so disappointed to listen to her today on CSpan. It is obvious that she does not want to vote for Obama, even though he is the only candidate who is all about women's issues. She is obviously a racist or a man hater, either one, she is stupid.

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By Babs Hussein in Potomac Falls, VA Aug 26th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

What does he have to do to "close the deal"? Turn white?

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By rich Aug 26th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

Indeed.

I'm glad that Obama and his handlers are spending the bulk of their effort on getting unregistered voters to be come registered.

As for the Joe-6pack (ie. Archie Bunker) crowd, the focus this week will be on reaching out to these voters. That's good.

But, in the heart of our hearts, we all know, as Obama and his handlers know, that there's a hardcore group of that crowd that will refuse to vote for Obama.

That's why it's vital for Obama to get in and finally break that barrier. It will be to the benefit of those hardcore group members, who in the end will have the cloat of their own racism (like wearing a hairshirt) be lifted from their backs.

They and their enlightened children's, children will have a man named Barack Obama to thank for that.

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By rich Aug 26th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT)

typo - That's why it's vital for Obama to get in and finally break that barrier.

s/b - That's why it's vital for Obama to get in as our next President and finally break that barrier.

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By mshazen Aug 26th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

I know I can't stand it when people make comments like that. Go to a website and learn about them then. If you just listen he will tell you everything you need to know. How many time does he have to say it. People are lazy when they make statements like that. I hope tonight Hillary makes a great speech. The PUMAS will never come around and I don't care but hopefully some who are just on the fence will and we can put all the nonsense behind us and the media will shut up about it. I find them as annoying as the PUMA, talk about a group that gets a lot of attention can anyone tell me why the many who have come to support Obama don't get any just the few holdouts its annoying.

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Aug 26th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT)

Obama has talked and documented in detail all his plans for all the same issues Hillary talked about, and then some! He even has more innovative ideas on top of all that. Anyone who says they don't know enough about him or that he "hasn't talked about" this or that is:
1. Intentionally not listening, or not even peeking at barackobama.com
2. Only getting their info from the mainstream media ("MSM")
3. All of the above

Michelle Haiku | Report to Admin

By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 26th 2008 at 11:42 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:42 am EDT)

Michelle wearing blue
shares her story and tears flow
into hungry sea

Boy was that a great speech that told of an amazing American story! I love our next First Family!

Please donate for change!
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By Recovering Whine-O Aug 26th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

GF, don't start me to crying again, I watched her 2 more times on C-Span reruns and cried each time. I woke up looking like Flip the Frog!!
But it's all good, black girls everywhere can see that it's aw'ight to love a black man with all your heart, especially when he loves you back!
Ha., and love can take you all the way to the White House.
DC, I was near'bout speak'n in tongues, shout'n & praisin', good thing my neighbors can't hear me.

DNC Convention | Report to Admin

By Anthony in N.C. Aug 26th 2008 at 11:45 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:45 am EDT)

The DNC Convention is our time to celebrate, unite and energize the party to elect the nominee in November.

I will not listen to pundits running down the speakers or to the people worry about the upcoming election. If the Republicans were so sure of themselves, they would not be a the convention trying to disrupt things.

This election is truly our to win. We can win if we do not allow others to divide us or cause us to lose our focus.

We have two great individuals in Senator Obama and Senator Biden who can help to build a better nation, unite people and secure America both economically and nationally.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT)

Very well said Anthony!

My God | Report to Admin

By Ethel Aug 26th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:46 am EDT)

Did I cry last night. My daughter looked at my like I was crazy. I could not hold it in. It was beautiful.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 26th 2008 at 11:48 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:48 am EDT)

I understand Ethel and was powerful!!

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By Hope Won Aug 26th 2008 at 11:49 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:49 am EDT)

Ethel, I balled my eyes out. Remembering the Kennedy brothers and seeing how old Teddy Kennedy is, just touched my heart so much. Chris Matthews said it all when he said that Teddy is the only one of the Kennedy brothers who has grown old. I cry when I hear it now.

And Michelle Obama is one helluva woman. This country is so lost if Barack Obama does not get elected.

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By Ethel Aug 26th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

They both gave a great speech. I told my daughter she really does not understand this is a history making event.

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By Hope Won Aug 26th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT)

It certainly is a once-in-a-lifetime event. I feel so fortunate to have lived in the Kennedy era and now the Obama era. Hope is alive in America once again!

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By DLT MN. Aug 26th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Of course you're crazy!!!!!

Crazy for Obama/OBiden, crazy for change.

ATTENTION SUPPORTERS | Report to Admin

By Ethel Aug 26th 2008 at 11:50 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:50 am EDT)

Michelle is losing in the poll on CNN. Please vote.

http://www.cnn.com/

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By Ethel Aug 26th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

Please help to make sure she looks good to the media. Pass the link along to your friends and ask them to vote.

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 26th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

WTH? I hate these kind of polls but I am on my way there!

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

Who cares about the polls on CNN. All I care about is forgetting polls, and making sure that I do everything that I can to make sure that she becomes First Lady.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 26th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

Voted

Tonight | Report to Admin

By JT Aug 26th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT)

Four things that need to be repeated over and over tonight until no one in America misses the point:

1) By his own words McCain is a conservative (not a moderate) republican

2) Voted with Bush 95% of time!!!

3) By his own admission doesn't understand the economy.

4) John McCain is just 4 more years of the same failed policies that got us into this mess.

Don't go attacking McCain on a hodgepodge of points. Stick to a few key points and drive the message home.

I need help!! | Report to Admin

By pjk Aug 26th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

I need some help!!!!!

SEveral weeks ago, I lost my password and requested that a new one be sent to me. HQ sent me a message that the new password had been emailed to me. That has not happened. I have called HQ several times and am now only on the blogs because I am using my other email address and new password. The problem is that I want to use my old email address, but I cannot get in if I have no password. Only HQ can send me the new password. I have sent money every month since the early spring, and wanted to send money before the convention, but could not do so because I could not get on the blogs. What should I do?

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By VA Grammy "Hussein" Working For A Better Future for my Grandchildren Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

You don't need a password to donate. You just hit donate.

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Aug 26th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

I've reset my password quite a few times. Never had a problem...

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 26th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

Did you check to see if it was sent to your junk e-mail?

Republicans hate and fear | Report to Admin

By dlaurels Aug 26th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Democrats are love and hope. We must exploit this fact -- loud and clear.

Hi Obama Landers! | Report to Admin

By Megan in Northwest Indiana Aug 26th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

Polls Schmolls I'm down with + 4 before convention. I have my own poll. Obama: +GoZillion Enthusiasm and boots on the ground. This is OUR time.
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A Day in the LIfe of Barack Obama - Wisconsin video and the day in pictures
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Job Offer from John McCain: Picking lettuce for $50 per hour
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Mark Halperin on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Interesting.
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Peon Announcement; Repetition Repetition Repetition - Politics and School Buses

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Debunkment: Taxing capital gains, water, bad breath, and flatulence
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As Nancy Reagan once said 'Just say no'. She said it about drugs, but I think it's applicable to other topics.
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Peon thoughts Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, August 2008
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Hillary Clinton Rocks - speaking out against McCain atttack ad
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"The Lion of the Senate" makes it to the dance
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BlogOMania - Who all's bloggin' the convention? Check out the list from the famous to the infamous
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John McCain: Goldwater Conservative or 'Kleptocratic Opportunist'?
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Experience Schmearience: Does Obama have the experience? Is Obama ready to lead?
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I'm not going to tell you, but I'll e-mail it to you. Alrighty then.
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Malia and Sasha talking to 'Daddy' via satellite at Democratic National Convention
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American Families: Barack, Michelle, Sasha, Malia and Ted Kennedy and The Kennedy Clan
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McSurge drops the POW bomb on Leno | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 26th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

"Making light of McCain's inability to put a number on his real estate holdings last week, Leno joked with the Republican nominee that, "for one million dollars, how many houses do you have?"

Rather than reply with either a real answer or a similarly light-hearted joke, McCain brought up his POW status."

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By VA Grammy "Hussein" Working For A Better Future for my Grandchildren Aug 26th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

I think we should have these printed up. I copied this and my son is making me a t-shirt.

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By Sans Doute Aug 26th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

Someone commented, as a reply to that article, "There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's POWcard."

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By Sans Doute Aug 26th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

That's FUNNY !!!!

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By DLT MN. Aug 26th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

JOHN, JOHN, JOHN....

Yes we know about your accommodations at the Hanoi Hilton.

We realize that those were some very difficult and trying times, and surviving was in of itself a burden none but the very few can possibly imagine.

You showed great courage to survive, but.....

What I would like to know is that that happened 40 some years ago and since that time you have had homes, tables and of course chairs. In ways over 95% of Americans can not relate to.

This is not about 40 years past and whether you had a table but today, now, 2008, and whether or not enough Americans are even able to keep theirs.

So when you find it hard to remember or know how many homes you and you wife (and I don't care if they are hers or yours it is domestic property covered by the laws of marriage in most states), if you have them, you probably have been to them at least once, and you are aware that they exist.

If you don't remember that is just another sign that you are not in touch with not only the times we live in but with your own reality and sad to say John, that's what comes with age.

I'll be there soon enough and the sooner you see that the sooner you might be able to get treatment that could possibly slow the aging process as far as your mind goes.

But whatever you do, and I mean this in all respects, do not use your deplorable POW status of 40 years ago to explain away your actions of today.

You should have grown in those 40 years. You should have looked for help for dealing with your 40 year old problem, but trying to explain away your over indulgences today because of an experience that took place some 40 years ago?

NOT THIS TIME.

Obama/OBiden 08

SIX DEGREES OF WILLIAM AYERS | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 26th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

"The campaign season's hottest gotcha game -- six degrees of William Ayers -- has suddenly become a bit more complicated for John McCain and the Republican Party.

It turns out that Ayers, a 60s-era radical and former Weathermen member, is linked to GOP Gov. Mark Sanford through their work for the University of South Carolina."

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Michelle left me speechless | Report to Admin

By "Bitter" LeAnn in VA Aug 26th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT)

I sat in the middle of my couch last night in tears! She is such a phenomenal woman...

I just read something on yahoo.. and it looks like Barack was a little chocked up too!

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 26th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

I sttod up and gave her a standing ovation when it was done, she held back she had so much compassion locked up on the inside of her It looked like she wanted to explode, in a good way.

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Aug 26th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

She really is a beautiful woman. Her heart is in the right place and she has the strength and intelligence to back it up.

Oh My...I would be so proud to be able to tell my two girls that she is our first lady and someone they can look up to and admire.

There are many shoulds in life. Shoulds are important. Shoulds are the final push to get ya to take action.

We should study hard
We should help our friends
We should take the time to listen
We should practice our times tables
We should find a better way

In tough times the shoulds can keep us on track

As they should...(tee-hee)

My Mom constantly reminded me of lifes shoulds (especially when we were discussing dealing with my Mother-in-Law)

Re: Michelle left me speechless | Report to Admin

By Jackie Aug 26th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

I understand why the republican party finds her scary. How do they explain that our presidential canidate, our vice presidential canidate and our first lady canidate are all smarter, warmer and more in touch than John McCain?

They didn't get born to it, they didn't marry into it. Democrats do it the old fashioned way. We work hard. We work smart. WE earn it.

Town Hall at 12:15 ET | Report to Admin

By ObamAmerican_birdlady_sf Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

can't wait!

McCain uses POW ordeal to fight housing gaffe | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 26th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

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