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YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 27th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT)

GO OBAMA!!!

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By HSLK: Our Journey Has Just Begun Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT)

Donate please!

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By HSLK: Our Journey Has Just Begun Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT)

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Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By CMarieCT Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT)

Yes We Can. CT here.

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT)

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Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT)

Just when I start getting better at this, I have to go! Yippee! No more "presumed" title for us!

And I hope all our Vets can see just how much Obama cares and wants to do right by all of our soldiers too!

Another great job day for us so far!

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT)

New Today:

John McCain Is a Sidekick and a Swift Boater -- Fight Back Now

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With brand new today links to

DENVER attack on Obama substantiated and apparently thwarted
SEEN at the Denver Convention -- Rove and Romney -- the slither factor
HILLARY springs for Barack
IS MSNBC self-destructing (Via MediaBistro)
US killing children in Afghanistan, UN says
ROGUE US neocon is trying to influence internal developments in Pakistan
DENVER Obama Plot arrests strike fear in the hearts of White Supremacist groups
BEN SMITH's cogent analysis of how the Obama campaign is learning from past mistakes
SMEAL tells Rachel Maddow that McCain voters are shrinking among Hillary supporters AUDIO
WONKETTE -- Brian Schweitzer's McCain joke last night -- VIDEO
DID MCCAIN cause Forestall Fire? Has anyone asked him? Wikipedia version
CONFERENCE CALL Susan Rice and Richard Clarke AUDIO
TAPPED morning convention roundup
DEPEND on Bush to Iraq-ize Afghanistan
BILL CLINTON looms large in Denver
SALIENT media criticism from Digby's Blog
FROM JED -- McCain is both clueless and dangerous -- a rolling risk machine
HOW the press concocted an alternative Clinton narrative
MCCAIN's 'Tiny' Iran ad against Obama is 'misleading', AP says See also TPM for more context and VIDEO
HILLARY faulted by McCain, but the Clinton input is not OVER yet
BILL and Barack distance assessed

YESTERDAY

Breaking News on Denver "Assassination" Arrests 2 VIDEOS UPDATING TODAY

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Obama: Progressive? Or Master of Hype?

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ALSO:

Continue The Elitist Fight Against McCain

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All My HuffPosts Link

TALKING POINTS Give back as good as we get to John McCain. Link

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 27th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT)

congrats...donate?

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By AnnetteTN☺ Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT)

Way to go, Debbie! My PC is going waaaay too slow to be 1st! :)

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Canada&Africa4OB Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT)

Congrats on One Debbie!

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT)

GO Debbie-1st on this historic night!
Yes We Can!Link

Re: YEAH FOR BARACK OBAMA!! | Report to Admin

By Marcia--One who believes in Dreams! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT)

Who will support our Veterans!! Please join me by supporting these events:

Labor Day Money Bomb Link

And an event any one and everyone can participate in…

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Lets make a difference...Obama/Biden '08

THIS IS A HISTORIC CONVENTION! | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT)

BARACK JUST MADE HISTORY!!

YOO HOO!!!!

Re: THIS IS A HISTORIC CONVENTION! | Report to Admin

By Marcia--One who believes in Dreams! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT)

United we stand! Labor Day Money Bomb Link

And an event any one and everyone can participate in…

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Obama/Biden '08; Yes We Can!!

These are rapid posts | Report to Admin

By CMarieCT Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT)

Wha-hoooo... What's up O-Nation?

Re: These are rapid posts | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT)

i wonder why they are shooting out so many posts the last few days - the seem strangely timed as well. and how can anyone read them all?

maybe they should package up 3 or 4 at a time into one post and try to post every hour or so - not every 15 mins....

-k

Veterans | Report to Admin

By MJ Aug 27th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT)

I am not a veteran, but this issue has become one of my favorite things about Barack. His conviction to caring for our veterans is one of the most patriotic acts I have seen in a candidate.

Re: Veterans | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT)

I agree Mary!!

Jimmy Carter is so geniune | Report to Admin

By Jacqueline from Jonesboro, GA Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT)

I wish him and Rosalyn the best

Please Donate | Report to Admin

By Lyman Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT)

Please help me reach my goal by donating on my page.

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HQ: Package these into a book and send them to voters! | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT)

HQ: while i'm high tech, i bet tons of voters are not.

You should package these posts into a book, print it out and send it to voters in swing states. This is such good stuff.

-k
g+s+ :: OBAMA :: !!

EARLY BIRDS.. | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT)

please make a donation to my FR page in honor of our kids:

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All We Are Saying Is Give Peace A Chance! | Report to Admin

By CMarieCT Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT)

Born in the USA - Let Freedom Ring - Obama/Biden08

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Re: All We Are Saying Is Give Peace A Chance! | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT)

Melissa was amazing!!!! and I LOVED the stage backdrop!!!

BILL CLINTON SCHEDULED FOR ONLY 15 MINUTES? | Report to Admin

By HSLK: Our Journey Has Just Begun Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT)

CSPAN shows Bill Clinton at 9:00 pm and John Kerry at 9:15 pm. Isn't 15 minutes kind of short for Bill's speech? I was thinking it would be a pretty long one. I guess not.

Re: BILL CLINTON SCHEDULED FOR ONLY 15 MINUTES? | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT)

15 mins is actually a good amount of time for an effective speech. You really don't want to go over 20. Hillary's was 20 mins yesterday and was perfect.

Also, 15 minutes is a guide - a guy like Bill can take as much as he wants... after all, he was the last Dem Pres! It'll be fun to time him though and see what duration he comes in at.

-k
g+s+ :: OBAMA :: !!

Re: BILL CLINTON SCHEDULED FOR ONLY 15 MINUTES? | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT)

They are saying now on MSNBC that Clinton's speech will run longer than originally thought

Re: BILL CLINTON SCHEDULED FOR ONLY 15 MINUTES? | Report to Admin

By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT)

I heard they gave Bill 10 minutes but I doubt he will stay within that time frame!

The Convention Rocks! | Report to Admin

By Obama Diva Extraordinaire Aug 27th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT)

I love the total coverage of the convention on C-SPAN. Just say no to MSM!

mccain lies | Report to Admin

By fanofann Aug 27th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT)

go to obamataxcut.com to see that the mccain campaign is lying

Re: mccain lies | Report to Admin

By MJ Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT)

what a shocking surprise.

I will NOT let a liar win the white house. Let's get out and fight for Barcak.

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By Rock on Mr. President!! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT)

Thanks for the info

Does anyone have a link to the dnc live stream I went to the website and can't find it maybe there's a special site for the convention I'll try that?

NOW IT'S TIME | Report to Admin

By Rachel Hussein- A Foot Soldier in the Obama/Biden army Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT)

Up to last night I'd been hesitant to believe Hillary would come through as strong as she should but she has. I will now make a donation to help her retire her debt. It's time to take her at her word and start as if this is day one.

As far as Bill is concerned, he has an opportunity tonight to take the first step in rebuilding his reputation. Will he take it? I don't know, but I sure hope so.

Re: NOW IT'S TIME | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT)

Bill is going to skewer George W - and it is going to hurt bad. I'm hoping he'll also go after McCain just as hard.

My guess is his themes will be: WHAT THE F--- HAPPENED SINCE I LEFT OFFICE + WE HAVE TO GET BACK TO WHAT WE HAD BEFORE W.

-k
g+s+ :: OBAMA :: !!

Yes We Rock! | Report to Admin

By Obama Diva Extraordinaire Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT)

Melissa Etheridge just killed it. She was awesome!

Re: Yes We Rock! | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT)

no doubt!!!

voter registration | Report to Admin

By Grace Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT)

Getting Democrats registered to vote is an effort that can help deliver victory for us in November.

Please encourage people to visit the new VOTE FOR CHANGE website Link
At this site people can
* Find out if they are registered to vote.
* Get registered to vote, apply to vote absentee.
* Find their early vote location.
All in about 3 minutes!

Hand out slips of paper to people printed with the VOTE FOR CHANGE web address. Or you can find voter registration forms for each state at the Board of Elections links below. You’ll also find contact information at these sites so you can call and ask your Board about the requirements for registering voters in your state.

Registering can be a pretty quick and simple process. It literally takes me about two minutes to get a registration form completed. I keep a stack of registration forms with me and just in going about my day, I have been able to register friends, sales clerks, people at sporting events, and even the plumber who was fixing our faucet!

Again, if you’re going to try to register voters, be sure to find out registration requirements for your area and also please remind people about the IMPORTANCE OF BRINGING PROPER I.D. WITH A CORRECT ADDRESS ON VOTING DAY. Thank you.

(This set of links is also posted on my blog.)

ALABAMA Link
ALASKA Link
ARIZONA Link
ARKANSAS Link
CALIFORNIA Link
COLORADO Link
CONNECTICUT Link
DELAWARE Link
DC Link
FLORIDA Link
GEORGIA Link
HAWAII Link
IDAHO Link
ILLINOIS Link
INDIANA Link
IOWA Link
KANSAS Link
KENTUCKY Link
LOUISIANA Link
MAINE Link
MARYLAND Link
MASSACHUSETTS Link
MICHIGAN Link
MINNESOTA Link
MISSISSIPPI Link
MISSOURI Link
MONTATA Link
NEBRASKA Link
NEVADA Link
NEWS HAMPSHIRE Link
NEW JERSEY Link
NEW MEXICO Link
NEW YORK Link
NORTH CAROLINA Link
NORTH DAKOTA Link
OHIO Link
OKLAHOMA Link
OREGON Link
PENNSYLVANIA Link
RHODE ISLAND Link
SOUTH CAROLINA Link
SOUTH DAKOTA Link
TENNESSEE Link
TEXAS Link
UTAH Link
VERMONT Link
VIRGINIA Link
WASHINGTON Link
WEST VIRGINIA Link
WISCONSIN Link
WYOMING Link

VOTING FROM ABROAD Link

FIRED UP and READY TO GO!!!! | Report to Admin

By Cool Chick for Obama-Austin,TX Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT)

Let's Ba-Rock/Biden this VOTE
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Come on ...let's DONATE!!!!
Get it on guys and gals...You know what to DO!!!
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The Cool Chick ;)

Can anyone help? | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT)

Good night everyone!

I'am $30 short of my goal - can anyone help me reach it? (just click on my name)

PHENOMENAL WOMEN | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:13 pm EDT)

Between Monday and Tuesday I saw two phenomenal women speak their conscience at the DNC about our nation and the new direction we need to take to recover from the many crises we face.

Michelle Obama introduced her family to the American public, and spoke of her upbringing, her father's influence on her life, and her decision to join in union with Senator Barack Obama. It is a story that most people, Black/White, can relate to and it is indeed a story not possible anywhere else but here in America. Michelle Obama has shown herself to be a dignified American Woman, and most importantly, a great mother and wife. The adage, 'a great man need a great woman', rings true and Barack could not have been blessed with a stronger ROCK than Michelle Obama. After listening to her speak I can say that she is a selfless person, a strong American, and a considerate Human Being. Surely she will make a wonderful first lady and someone that America can be proud to call their own.

In turning my attention to the Hon. Senator from New York, Hillary Rodham Clinton, I must say how impressed, so far, I am at her efforts to UNITE the party against the Republicans. her speech was gracious, and she did show her lioness as she spoke against McCain and the Republicans mismanagement of this nations economy, the squander of its good name, and the urgency to change direction by voting for Barack Obama come November. In her efforts the Senator did remind those reluctant supporters that they are not in it just for her, Hillary Clinton, but for their future. It is true that while both Senators were in contention for the Presidential Nomination and that while campaigning negative adverts were posted both Senators are more alike in their belief, hope and faith in this country than they have differences.

Coming from a family with some very strong females, some impacting our world in profound ways, I must say that both Michelle and Hillary are phenomenal American Women who have moved the feminist movement further down the road of progress. Females, not only in America, Black/White, have been affected in a positive way by the efforts of both women and are looking forward to a brighter future with more opportunities, and faith in a world made better by the efforts of both women. Hail to

TIME FOR OBAMA TO BE THE LION | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT)

According to Machiavelli there is a time to be a SHEEP, A time to be a LION, and a time to be BOTH. This is Obama's time to be a LION. Check the attacks from the McCain Camp and aggressively counter attack. Obama must not find himself on the defensive right now but must now begin his offensive against McCain and the Republicans. The attacks should not be limited to McCain but the overall ideology of the Republican party- People who are out of touch with the common person and as a result does not recognize the needs of the less fortunate, and does nothing in turn to relieve the common person's burdens. McCain is not the only elitist, the Republican party, as perceived by most voters, are an elitist party. The Republican party is basically out of touch and blind to the American Crisis, and can be defined as a party for the wealthy and not a party for the down trodden- at this stage of the game most Americans feel down trodden, no matter race, gender, sexual orientation, or creed.

If mud slinging has become the normalcy in American politics and scientifically they work then I do believe it fair for the Obama camp to so some mud slinging of their own. McCaine is a Wealthy man who is out of touch with our needs.

This is the time that Obama must be the LION.

Is McCain Playing Politics with American Lives??? | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT)

John McCain claims that he knows how to capture Usama bin Laden. This claim is not only preposterous, it is idiotic. American soldiers are fighting (and dying) daily to bring this evil incarnate to justice, America's wealth is being spent daily to root out the evil of Islamic extremism and the best a U.S. senator can do is claim to know what can be done about the situation but won't tell unless he becomes the president (despite the fact that his party is controlling the executive branch of government). His claim is traitorous if not treasonous.

Re: Is McCain Playing Politics with American Lives??? | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT)

You make a good argument...
Please post a Profile now, & Really join in!

PHENOMENAL WOMEN | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT)

Between Monday and Tuesday I saw two phenomenal women speak their conscience at the DNC about our nation and the new direction we need to take to recover from the many crises we face.

Michelle Obama introduced her family to the American public, and spoke of her upbringing, her father's influence on her life, and her decision to join in union with Senator Barack Obama. It is a story that most people, Black/White, can relate to and it is indeed a story not possible anywhere else but here in America. Michelle Obama has shown herself to be a dignified American Woman, and most importantly, a great mother and wife. The adage, 'a great man need a great woman', rings true and Barack could not have been blessed with a stronger ROCK than Michelle Obama. After listening to her speak I can say that she is a selfless person, a strong American, and a considerate Human Being. Surely she will make a wonderful first lady and someone that America can be proud to call their own.

In turning my attention to the Hon. Senator from New York, Hillary Rodham Clinton, I must say how impressed, so far, I am at her efforts to UNITE the party against the Republicans. her speech was gracious, and she did show her lioness as she spoke against McCain and the Republicans mismanagement of this nations economy, the squander of its good name, and the urgency to change direction by voting for Barack Obama come November. In her efforts the Senator did remind those reluctant supporters that they are not in it just for her, Hillary Clinton, but for their future. It is true that while both Senators were in contention for the Presidential Nomination and that while campaigning negative adverts were posted both Senators are more alike in their belief, hope and faith in this country than they have differences.

Coming from a family with some very strong females, some impacting our world in profound ways, I must say that both Michelle and Hillary are phenomenal American Women who have moved the feminist movement further down the road of progress. Females, not only in America, Black/White, have been affected in a positive way by the efforts of both women and are looking forward to a brighter future with more opportunities, and faith in a world made better by the efforts of both women. Hail to

Re: PHENOMENAL WOMEN | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT)

Okela today and tomorrow is Obama day. We are celebrating this Historic day. This convention is about Barack Obama becoming the next President of the United States!!

Re: PHENOMENAL WOMEN | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT)

Correction today is Obama and Biden day!!

Re: PHENOMENAL WOMEN | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT)

WE MUST BE GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO GIVE CREDIT WHERE DUE

PHENOMENAL WOMEN | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT)

Between Monday and Tuesday I saw two phenomenal women speak their conscience at the DNC about our nation and the new direction we need to take to recover from the many crises we face.

Michelle Obama introduced her family to the American public, and spoke of her upbringing, her father's influence on her life, and her decision to join in union with Senator Barack Obama. It is a story that most people, Black/White, can relate to and it is indeed a story not possible anywhere else but here in America. Michelle Obama has shown herself to be a dignified American Woman, and most importantly, a great mother and wife. The adage, 'a great man need a great woman', rings true and Barack could not have been blessed with a stronger ROCK than Michelle Obama. After listening to her speak I can say that she is a selfless person, a strong American, and a considerate Human Being. Surely she will make a wonderful first lady and someone that America can be proud to call their own.

In turning my attention to the Hon. Senator from New York, Hillary Rodham Clinton, I must say how impressed, so far, I am at her efforts to UNITE the party against the Republicans. her speech was gracious, and she did show her lioness as she spoke against McCain and the Republicans mismanagement of this nations economy, the squander of its good name, and the urgency to change direction by voting for Barack Obama come November. In her efforts the Senator did remind those reluctant supporters that they are not in it just for her, Hillary Clinton, but for their future. It is true that while both Senators were in contention for the Presidential Nomination and that while campaigning negative adverts were posted both Senators are more alike in their belief, hope and faith in this country than they have differences.

Coming from a family with some very strong females, some impacting our world in profound ways, I must say that both Michelle and Hillary are phenomenal American Women who have moved the feminist movement further down the road of progress. Females, not only in America, Black/White, have been affected in a positive way by the efforts of both women and are looking forward to a brighter future with more opportunities, and faith in a world made better by the efforts of both women. Hail to

****GIVING THANKS TO THOSE WHO BROUGHT US TO THIS POINT******* | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT)

Here are but a few names of the people who made this historic day possible:

Abraham Lincoln

Levi Coffin

Frederick Douglass

John Brown

William Lloyd Garrison

Booker T. Washington

Eleanor Roosevelt

Medgar Evers

Thurgood Marshall

Lyndon Baines Johnson

Malcolm X

Rosa Parks

Robert Francis Kennedy

Martin Luther King Jr.

Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST

Re: ****GIVING THANKS TO THOSE WHO BROUGHT US TO THIS POINT******* | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT)

Harry Truman de-segregated the Armed forces

ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 27th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT)

ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS!!!

DC says NO WAY! NO HOW! NO MCCAIN!!!!

Who's next!

Re: ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By CarlyForObama Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT)

New Jersey.... Unity!!

Re: ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT)

Maryland Says WAKE UP AMERICA!

Re: ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By Rachel Hussein- A Foot Soldier in the Obama/Biden army Aug 27th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT)

WAKE UP AMERICA

(DENNIS kUCHNICH, last night)

Re: ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT)

Wasn't Dennis K great?
Truthfully, I never liked the man before this.

(But of course, I only ever saw him on Hannity & Coombs! )

Now I'd like to get a video tape of Dennis Kuchnich's speech to show my (still) Republican daughter.

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By HSLK: Our Journey Has Just Begun Aug 27th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT)

South Carolina - 4 more months!!

Re: ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT)

Wisconsin says Yes We Can! ;-)

Re: ROLL CALL OF SLOGANS | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT)

IOWA: Country comes before Party!

Donate in honor of a Veteran | Report to Admin

By Ann ~ believing in hope and embracing change Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT)

We all know a veteran or two. I am one of those veteran that has served this great nation for 20 years and I am sooo happy to support of Sen. Obama.

Please help my FRP to help elect Sen. Obama as the next president of the U.S. of A.
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What time??? | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT)

What time is Bill Clinton speaking tonite???

Re: What time??? | Report to Admin

By HSLK: Our Journey Has Just Begun Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT)

9:00 EDT.

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT)

900-915

Re: What time??? | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT)

Bill Clinton at 9:00 pm (plus/minus 20 min?)and John Kerry at 9:15 pm.

Re: What time??? | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Aug 27th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT)

In about 30 mins - fingers crossed!

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By Eric in Boise Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT)

i think he's going to do a great job. hillary's speech last night was excellent and i think he'll do just as well.

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By Eric in Boise Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT)

and i love rachel maddow!

Donation time! | Report to Admin

By CarlyForObama Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT)

Hi everyone!

I know people will be donating quite a bit tonight (and tomorrow...and hopefully every day until the election!). I'm $40 away from reaching my fundraising goal. I'd really appreciate it if anyone would donate through my page!

I've donated a bit more than I probably should in the past few days... but I'm sure I'll be donating again tomorrow! Can't pass up on the big day!

But anyway, for those who are donating tonight... here's my page: Link

Thanks! Yes WE Can!

This is the day | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT)

that my ancestors can rest!!! All their efforts have paid off.

Thank you Jesus!!!

Only in America!!!

Martin said, "I have a dream"

Michelle said, "The dream lives"

Now I hope to hear:

Barack: I am the dream and the dream lives in me!!

Barack, you can use that!!!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Aug 27th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT)

Carey,
I have been so filled with pride tonight that it has been hard to even post. Those who struggled for this day are redeemed.

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT)

Overjoyed!!!

Please, Please Read for Me. | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT)

I am one of the proudest American tonight and still crying.
As I have written before, in my teens on our way home from California my church choir was denied a meal in the state of Utah because of the color of our skin.

With no bitterness, ONLY SADDNESS, we turned the other cheek.

NONE OF YOU WILL EVER KNOW THE PRIDE AND HAPPINESS I FEEL RIGHT NOW! I didn't think this would ever happen.

35 years later, AA's not only will be served a meal in most places but one very special man may become the leader of this great country.

Thank you America...
P.S. I did not support Barack Obama because of the color of his skin but because of the character of the man.

Thank you! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT)

Thank you Maxine and Barbara - I've reached my goal!!!!!

Good night everyone from this side of the Atlantic!

WOW!! | Report to Admin

By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT)

GO CSM MICHELE JONES
What a strong voice!!!!

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By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Aug 27th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT)

She was awesome!! What a powerful speaker! Guess that's what all that Army training has done for her :)

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By 44th …Embracing the change Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT)

I can not possibly put into words what this day means to me as an AA, but what I can say is the rainbow of people that I see supporting Sen. Obama is the world that I have tried to create for my daughter.

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By Eric in Boise Aug 27th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT)

it was amazing just watching it all happen today. a great day :)

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By Ann ~ believing in hope and embracing change Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT)

ditto

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT)

Amen Latonia!!

donate if you'd like! | Report to Admin

By Eric in Boise Aug 27th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT)

hello! please donate here Link

so far only two people have donated - only thirty bucks - would love to see it climb way way way higher!

no time to be polite | Report to Admin

By saga4Obama/Biden Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT)

my letter to DNC
look i have been watching this convention since day one, i have taken two days off of work for this convention, i have donated OVER $1,000.00 to the Obama campaign...and i am POOR, not just by McCain's standards but by any average American standards, i have registred people, knocked on doors, events...ect...i have done these things because i believe in Obama and what he will do for this Nation when he becomes president...BUT we HAVE to get him into the White House first. You guys HAVE to understand that this is NO time to be polite, Americans, America...we are in deep trouble. start hitting Mccain and HIT HIM HARD!!!! many of you who are running this thing are not like us, 1 pay check, 1 sickness, 1 natural disaster away from skid row...I AM, so GD it hit Mccain with EVERYTHING WE GOT!!! this is not the time to be polite!@ call him of his GAFFES, call him on the DRAFT, call him on IRAQ call him on all of the lobbyist running his campaign!!!Wayne Berman-Chevron, Rick Davis, Frank Donatelli-EXXON, Charlie Black-Occidental, Nancy Pfotenhauer-Koch Ind. and Randy Scheunemann-AMCO...turn the word lobbyist into a four letter word...let America know who Halliburton had Chaney in their pocket, how we went to war with Iraq to increase the profit margin of these companies at the expense of 4,000 American lives!!! ask McCain since he is running on his "war hero" status why wont he release his Military records!!! just please do some thing, we were polite in 2000 and 2004...we can NOT AFFORD $ more years!!!! DO SOMETHING!! if you know the desperation that we the people are feeling you would know how important this election is to us, how important Barack Obama and Joe Biden are to us...please START FIGHTING, START HITTING, go to you tube there are some great truthful videos against McCain that you can use, use them. thank you.

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT)

What a great letter!
I really want to know the truth behind that Randy Scheunemann-the lobbying firm he founded, Orion Strategies, which received more than $730,000 from Georgia since 2001, records show.

Scheunemann's role as lobbyist and campaign adviser came to light in May, when USA TODAY reported he had contacted McCain's Senate office on Georgia's behalf last year WHILE he was working for the campaign.

What's the REAL story of Georgia invading those two break-a-way territories?

Did Randy Scheunemann convince the President of Georgia that McCain would come quickly to their aid?

The Georgia President called out repeatedly to McCain....

McCain stood up (acting like President of USA !) proclaiming "We are ALL Georgians!"

I'd like a congressional investigation to see if McCain can be tried for the crime of sedition!

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By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT)

P.S. People were upset with Rick Warren interview, but most have not mentioned the question Warren asked of McCain, saying, "What about Georgia; What’s going on there anyway?"

This gave McCain a HUGE opportunity to jump right in there with his ready-made-spiel of Macho-In-Charge-Commander-In-C hief!

I didn’t hear him ask that same question of Obama!

Then on Larry King Live interview, Warren said the President of Georgia called him after the program to thank him for bringing up the dire problems in Georgia!!!

Sounds to me the whole Georgia-Russia episode was whipped-up to provide McCain his BIG opportunity to "showcase his tough-stuff"...
It could be criminal....

Convention Weekend of Action!! | Report to Admin

By CarlyForObama Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT)

I'm loving this Democratic Convention. Lets keep the excitement in the air, the momentum rolling, and show our communities just how much local support Obama (and Biden!) have by wearing our Obama/Biden t-shirts, hats, buttons, etc. on Saturday, August 30!

Join here: Link

Then pass it on to your friends, family, BO groups and local HQ! Thanks guy for helping make this a big showing of support for Obama and Biden!

Who was the young Iraq vet who just spoke... | Report to Admin

By Kevin from Kansas City, Mo. Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT)

I didn't catch his name. His speech was electrifying. I hope his speech is put onto YouTube. Needs be become viral.

Moving and poignant.

"Bush rushed to photo-ops with the troops and went AWOL on the veterans"

Re: Who was the young Iraq vet who just spoke... | Report to Admin

By Matthew Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:37 pm EDT)

Patrick Murphy. He and Michael Wilson were very effective.

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

Re: Who was the young Iraq vet who just spoke... | Report to Admin

By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Aug 27th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT)

Patrick Murphy from Bucks County PA (the district where I work.)

Re: Who was the young Iraq vet who just spoke... | Report to Admin

By Kevin from Kansas City, Mo. Aug 27th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT)

Thank you for the info. Patrick Murphy's speech was riveting. I really hope it gets posted to YouTube.

Some of my right-wing friends assume that since McCain is a vet, he will be responsive to the needs of veterans.

Patrick Murphy's speech really told it like it is.

Re: Who was the young Iraq vet who just spoke... | Report to Admin

By Matthew Aug 27th 2008 at 8:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:51 pm EDT)

Kevin,

Here is a link for your friends:
Link

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

THEADS | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Aug 27th 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT)

We must do something to close a thread when a new one is used. It's a complete mess, many threads running at the same time, refresh touch worth nothing, people left behind. The supposed most recent thread (when looking at the date), at the top of the list, is not necessarily the one which is used...

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By Canada&Africa4OB Aug 27th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT)

I really think there are some people who do not get the credit they are due in getting Barack Obama to the Nomination.

One of those people is Tom Daschle. He was instrumental and always passionate even when it was unpopular.

Thanks Tom for such a great speech!

Pres Clinton | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-"O"-wing Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT)

Former Pres Clinton is on CSpan now

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By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Aug 27th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT)

and starting very well !!!!

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER-MCCAINE AND BUSH THE SAME. | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT)

SOME LEADERS ARE NOT CHOSEN/ELECTED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE A WELL OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR THEIR LONG STANDING IN POLITICS BUT, INSTEAD, ARE CHOSEN/ELECTED BY THE POPULOUS OUT OF THEIR FRUSTRATIONS AT THE STATUS QUO.

THE QUESTION REALLY ISN'T ABOUT SENATOR OBAMA'S EXPERIENCE OR LACK THEROF BUT ABOUT THE REPUBLICANS EFFORT TO CONVINCE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT THEY DESERVE THEIR VOTE.

WHY SHOULD THE PEOPLE VOTE FOR MCCAINE? AFTER 8 YEARS OF MISMANAGEMENT OF THE ECONOMY, THE SQUANDER OF THE AMERICAN BRAND WORLDWIDE, THE LOSS OF AMERICAN LIVES IN WARS THAT WERE NOT WARRANTED, UNEMPLOYMENT, AMERICA'S FAILURE TO COMPETE ON A GLOBAL LEVEL DUE TO WRONG FOCUS, THE OUTSOURCING OF AMERICAN JOBS, AND ITS ENERGY CRISIS WHAT CAN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OFFER? NOTHING NEW, EXCEPT A CONTINUATION OF ITS FAILED POLICIES.

MCCAINE IS A REPUBLICAN, GEORGE BUSH IS A REPUBLICAN, THEY SUBSCRIBE TO A REPUBLICAN PARTY PHILOSOPHY, MCCAINE VOTES 90% WITH THE PRESIDENT, ETC., SO TO SAY MCCAINE IS DIFFERENT FROM BUSH AND OR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WOULD BE A FALLACY. IT IS THEIR COMMONALITY WHICH BINDS THEM, AND IT IS THEIR COMMONALITY THAT SUSTAINS THEM. IT IS THE SAME IDEAS THEY SHARE AND THE SAME PLANS THEY AGREE ON. THEY ARE REASONABLY ONE AND THE SAME.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER.

I TIP MY HAT TO PRESIDENT CLINTON: A CHAMPION | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT)

SOME MIGHT ACCUSE PRESIDENT CLINTON OF MANY THINGS BUT TONIGHT THEY CANNOT ACCUSE HIM OF NOT BEING A TEAM PLAYER. HE PRESENTED A WONDERFUL CASE FOR OBAMA AND WAS VERY REASONABLE IN HIS ASSESMENT OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND THEIR EXPECTATION TO GET OUR VOTES ('BE REWARDED') AFTER SUCH FAILURES THAT LEAD TO OUR PRESENT CRISES.

PRESIDENT CLINTON IS CERTAINLY A CLASS ACT AND A FIRST CLASS ATTORNEY, AND WILL CERTAINLY HELP TO CONVINCE SOME PEOPLE TO START SUPPORTING OBAMA/BIDEN.

OBAMA AND BIDEN IS GOOD TO GO

I TIP MY HAT TO PRESIDENT CLINTON: A CHAMPION | Report to Admin

By Okela Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT)

SOME MIGHT ACCUSE PRESIDENT CLINTON OF MANY THINGS BUT TONIGHT THEY CANNOT ACCUSE HIM OF NOT BEING A TEAM PLAYER. HE PRESENTED A WONDERFUL CASE FOR OBAMA AND WAS VERY REASONABLE IN HIS ASSESMENT OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND THEIR EXPECTATION TO GET OUR VOTES ('BE REWARDED') AFTER SUCH FAILURES THAT LEAD TO OUR PRESENT CRISES.

PRESIDENT CLINTON IS CERTAINLY A CLASS ACT AND A FIRST CLASS ATTORNEY, AND WILL CERTAINLY HELP TO CONVINCE SOME PEOPLE TO START SUPPORTING OBAMA/BIDEN.

OBAMA AND BIDEN IS GOOD TO GO

Great Convention | Report to Admin

By T. Harris Aug 27th 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 27th 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT)

The convention has been great. He has my vote!
I wonder if Oprah will speak tomorrow? We haven't heard from her since the beginning, and will someone tell Barack to stop wearing Red Ties!!
BLUE is the new color!!

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