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By A Rebirth Mar 30th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT

To all Democrats, Independents, Undeciders, Republicans, and former supporters of other candidates:

Welcome one, welcome all
Listen up and heed the call
Out time is now, join in the fun
This campaign is indeed for everyone
You may hesitate, you may even be shy
You might even be tempted to tell a white lie
But one thing we know for certain to be true
This election is all about me and you
Remember now, all this noise will be soon pass
All the confusion and bother, it will not last
We all want to be content in this beautiful land
Let's do this together, oh YES, WE CAN!

ONE LOVE, y'all!

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By A Rebirth Mar 30th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

Awesome!

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change Mar 30th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT

congrats on first!

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By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
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I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

TWO NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS | Report to Admin

By Adam Mar 30th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

First of all, welcome to new folks. If you're new to our site, feel free to look around and ask questions. I made two videos to help introduce Barack and us to you.

Link

and

Link.

Help me pass them on. I hope you like them. Again, welcome.

McCain doesn't know if condoms prevent the spread of HIV | Report to Admin

By Jen Rencher from Jersey City Mar 30th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

Reporter: “Should U.S. taxpayer money go to places like Africa to fund contraception to prevent AIDS?”

Mr. McCain: “Well I think it’s a combination. The guy I really respect on this is Dr. Coburn. He believes – and I was just reading the thing he wrote– that you should do what you can to encourage abstinence where there is going to be sexual activity. Where that doesn’t succeed, than he thinks that we should employ contraceptives as well. But I agree with him that the first priority is on abstinence. I look to people like Dr. Coburn. I’m not very wise on it.”

(Mr. McCain turns to take a question on Iraq, but a moment later looks back to the reporter who asked him about AIDS.)

Mr. McCain: “I haven’t thought about it. Before I give you an answer, let me think about. Let me think about it a little bit because I never got a question about it before. I don’t know if I would use taxpayers’ money for it.”

Q: “What about grants for sex education in the United States? Should they include instructions about using contraceptives? Or should it be Bush’s policy, which is just abstinence?”
Mr. McCain: (Long pause) “Ahhh. I think I support the president’s policy.”

Q: “So no contraception, no counseling on contraception. Just abstinence. Do you think contraceptives help stop the spread of HIV?”
Mr. McCain: (Long pause) “You’ve stumped me.”

Q: “I mean, I think you’d probably agree it probably does help stop it?”

Mr. McCain: (Laughs) “Are we on the Straight Talk express? I’m not informed enough on it. Let me find out. You know, I’m sure I’ve taken a position on it on the past. I have to find out what my position was. Brian, would you find out what my position is on contraception – I’m sure I’m opposed to government spending on it, I’m sure I support the president’s policies on it.”

Q: “But you would agree that condoms do stop the
spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Would you say: ‘No, we’re not going to distribute them,’ knowing that?”

Mr. McCain: (Twelve-second pause) “Get me Coburn’s thing, ask Weaver to get me Coburn’s paper that he just gave me in the last couple of days. I’ve never gotten into these issues before.”

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT

You're kidding, right? Did this really happen?

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By Jen Rencher from Jersey City Mar 30th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

Unfortunately yes. McCain said it on March 16th, but the comment was eclisped by Obama's speech on race. It's sad to see such an intelligent man forced to say such ridiculous things in order to get his party's nomination.

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By Saska Mar 30th 2008 at 10:19 pm EDT

Actually, this was said on March 17, 2007. A year ago.

It did get a fair amount of play in the MSM at that time, as I recall. One can only hope McCain has educated himself on his position since then.

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By Wael from St. Paul, MN Mar 30th 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

Did you hear the latest from Hillary

A fight at the convention is just fine.

A BLOODY FIGHT IN DENVER IS JUST FINE.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??????

What is the chance of the Dems winning after a convention fight? ZERO

You might as well hand the nomination to John McCain.

Voters in the remaining contests can prevent that nightmare by voting to Barack.

A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS A VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN.

Clear and simple.

A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS A VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

A VOTE FOR HILLARY IS A VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

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By Michael in Portland Maine Mar 30th 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

The Clintons are going to do what they're going to do. There's no way this is going to Denver. It's just their way to stir things up and create more drama to distract people.

Skip the DRAMA
Vote OBAMA!

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By Srepen Mar 31st 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Yes We Can

The Obama News - Link

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By Mick >>"You may say I am dreamer, but I am not the only one!" Mar 30th 2008 at 11:19 pm EDT

This is just ....

Well I dont want to use the words that propperly describes this guy otherwise I will fail into ridiculous discussion with a Sean "Insanity" from the FIX news or something like that .

Good Help America and entire world if this people ever get chance to make any decision about anything again.

Mick

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By Mick >>"You may say I am dreamer, but I am not the only one!" Mar 30th 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

This is just ....

Well I dont want to use the words that propperly describes this guy otherwise I will fail into ridiculous discussion with a Sean "Insanity" from the FIX news or something like that .

Good Help America and entire world if this people ever get chance to make any decision about anything again.

Mick

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By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

OMG I used to work for an HIV/AIDS charity in South Florida - This is outrageous !

You know who should get this info besides Barack ? The ONE Campaign established by Bono from U2.

Im stunned and disgusted

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By Jen Rencher from Jersey City Mar 30th 2008 at 10:06 pm EDT

I keep trying to send an email via the one.org site, but the contact page doesn't seem to be working. Do you have a direct email?

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By EarthMama4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

To be fair, back in the days when McCain was still in the Navy sleeping around, cheating on his first wife in Jacksonville FL, that was before the AIDS epidemic was big so he had no reason to know about any use of condoms other than as birth control.

(I mean this tongue in cheek of course)

Lisa (Navy Wife) Pensacola, FL

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By Pat from Chicago Mar 30th 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

Hi

Here is the ONE Campaign in Chicago site -- they can pass on the info

BLOG: Link
EMAIL: annisa@one.org

Have an idea tell me what you think | Report to Admin

By Theresa Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

Since Obama is driving around the country side of PA. and trying to connect with the people there. (I personally think this is wonderful).. I think that the blue collar people there would find him more acceptable and lovable, and it would diminsh the notion that he only attracts the latte drinkers, if he gets a Boss Hogg (The Dukes Of Hazard) horn on that bus and also a pair of Texas Long Horns to put on the front of it.
What do you think....I know it sounds a bit corny, but heck it would also show people he has a since of humor and is one of us....

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By Katherine from Idaho Mar 30th 2008 at 10:25 pm EDT

Okay, you lost me. Maybe let Senator Casey guide him through Pennsylvania's terrain instead.

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By Sierra Hussein Cajun Mar 31st 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

Hi Theresa --

I think it's great to try to get Sen. Obama to connect with the people of Pennsylvania in what most pundits say is "Clinton Country" -- but a Boss Hogg horn and the Long Horns would seem to me to be fake. Remember when John Kerry went hunting before the 04 election? It looked like he was the most uncomfortable hunter in the world, and it looked fake.

But Sen. Obama does have a lot of "real people" stuff going for him: his maternal grandparents, and his struggles to pay back his student loans are the two things that come to mind at first.

I also hope in this election that people of all races, creeds, and backgrounds can vote for the person they think is best for the job, not the person who is most like them. The more real Barack can be, and the less fake he seems to people all over the nation, the better chance he has to win the nomination and the better chance he has to win in November.

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By Catherine of Riverdale, IL Mar 31st 2008 at 6:29 am EDT

Theresa, I believe Obama would actually enjoy that. He has said that his father was once a goat herder from Kenya. I think he has always wanted to connect with his father, who left when he was quite young. I know that Long Horns and goats should not be compared...but perhaps the spirit of the herders can be. Perhaps it will bring him closer to his paternal heritage. What do you think?

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama

Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

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By TV Mar 30th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

cool, thanks!

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By Katherine from Idaho Mar 30th 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT

Thanks for sharing this, Elizabeth. My favorite quote from this video (a BBC roundtable):

"Barack Obama suddenly makes it possible to love America again, you know, to believe in it again."

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By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger Mar 30th 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT

Yes, I can only hope... because I was really struck when one of the guests said, "Bush made it okay to hate all America and all Americans." Stunning because it's so simple yet so evocative.

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By Hai-Bah for Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

That was a very interesting video.

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By David from Houston, TX Mar 30th 2008 at 10:05 pm EDT

Today is the last day of the quarter so everyone should donate lots of money today to push the sure to be one quarter fund raising record even higher. Then when the press announces the totals of the Obama and Clinton campaigns first quarter totals she will look even more weak than she does now.

Stop-loss in Iraq war awareness (Meeting) | Report to Admin

By GM_from_Ohio Mar 30th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

Don, fellow volunteer is hosting this event.

Stop-loss (Movie) in Iraq war awareness

Let's get together and recharge at the movie theater when we all go to see the movie "Stop-loss" starring Ryan Phillip ("Flags of our Fathers", "Crash", and "Breach"). It's a story of how the US government pays back an Army combat soldier with an extra tour of duty (the practice of stop-loss or also known as back door drafting) after he had served in combat zone in an idiotic Iraq war (his words). It highlights the no end in sight Iraq war with its nonsensical killings, the post traumatic horror that awaits all veterans when they come home, and underscores the importance of supporting a candidate that has pledged to end this carnage and bring our troops home soon. This will give all of us a time to reflect and at the same time gather inspiration and shore up friendships while enjoying a wonderful performance. The BEST part is that we WILL ALL HAVE TO WEAR OBAMA VISIBILITY GEAR !! AND WE NEED TO COME OUT IN FULL FORCE ON A WEEKEND DAY WHEN THE MOVIE THEATER IS FULL! For others in Indiana, Pennsylvania and other states etc. they are encouraged to organize similarly in their own high visibility movie theater of their choice. Let's have fun and recharge after a long day of volunteering!

Time: Saturday, April 12 at 6:45 PM
Duration: 1 hour
Location: Beavercreek, Ohio

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 10:04 pm EDT

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STOP - LOSS

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This is an OUTSTANDING Film - A MUST SEE for all Obama supporters - Obama opposed the war and is committed to bringing our beloved troops home!
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After you take the kids to see Horton hears a Who - take yourself or loved one on a date to see Stop - Loss!

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By George from Minneapolis, MN Mar 31st 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

Mahatma Gandhi was right when he said; "First they laugh at you, then they ignore you, then they fight you, then you win."
How true! First they laughed at the thought of Obama putting to together any meaningful team to campaigning for the presidency. They even said he would not raise money. When he did all that, they ignored him and said it was inevitable that Hillary would be the Dem's nominee. When Obama started winning, they started fighting by throwing at him the kitchen sink and the boiler too. Then, we will win not only the primary -- which we've already won by the way -- but also the general election. Yes we will.

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By Marita Mar 30th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT

KEN YA?

YES WE KEN!!!

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Mar 30th 2008 at 8:18 pm EDT

I like that!!!!!

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By Kristen in Maine Mar 30th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

Hi everyone!!! These threads are hard to keep up with tonight! I am trying to raise $500 on my page! I haven't raised any yet as this is the first time I've put up my link! I have given to at least 10 other people's pages this week and I will keep doing so whenever I can! But want to increase my impact with my fundraising page! I do NOT have as much integrity as our next president- I can be bought! I will give $10 to the first 2 people's pages who give to mine (even if you only give $1). THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE WEEK FOR US! We have been making this happen (with a little help from our candidate!)- LET'S KEEP THIS MOMENTUM GOING AND WIN PA! YEESSSS WEEEE CANNN!!
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By LV Duckworth Mar 31st 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

This is going to sound really sappy, but I just wanted to say to all of you Obamites out there, I have truly enjoyed watching and participating in this campaign. Not just because Barack Obama inspires me, which he does, but because your love and emotional commitment to changing America's future toward the better is palpable. Seeing the fervor of patriotism this movement engenders spreading across the nation, especially among its youth is impressive and refreshing.

So thank you! You have restored the dreams of this child of the "60s" for a brighter tomorrow.

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By joe ruwe Mar 30th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

that was sweet!

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By Colleen "Hussein" Gallagher-Hooper Mar 30th 2008 at 10:01 pm EDT

done

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama
Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

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By Columbia SC NPC Mar 30th 2008 at 10:03 pm EDT

Thanks Elizabeth for the link. I don't usually click on links; however, I'm really glad that I did.

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By ALBERT J from Atco, NJ Mar 30th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

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By Grandma4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

Hey Bahama-Bamas!

Is there a melody to go with these lyrics? It sounds kind of danceable to me.

Thank you for the positive and upbeat contribution. Despite all the bumps and twists in the road, Obama people across the UNITED States are working steadily with heads held high to bring this victory home. Every word of encouragement is valuable, ESPECIALLY from our international friends.

ONE LOVE

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By Lawrence Mar 30th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

It is our time..YES WE CAN!!

WHITE DUDES FOR OBAMA | Report to Admin

By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Mar 30th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

PROVE THE HATERS WRONG.

JOIN WHITE DUDES FOR OBAMA.

Link

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By Angie in Chicago Mar 30th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

ROTFLMAO!!!

Yes, WE can!
Obama '08

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama

Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama

Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

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By Jan R in SC Mar 30th 2008 at 10:12 pm EDT

Elizabeth,
Thanks for putting up this link.
Very Interesting!

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By GREG KLINE Mar 30th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

Despite occasionally having to defend ourselves, this campaign is all about love at it's base. Everybody wants to be loved, listened to, and cared about. Listening to Barack, you can feel all the artificial lines and walls wash away, yielding to a spirit of clear skies and fresh air. He depolarizes the charges that keep people emotionally invested in "sides". And in people's hearts, that is where it's at. And THAT is how he manages to attract some Republicans and independents. Barack attracts PEOPLE, not Democrats per se.

LINCOLN'S GOOD KARMA LEGACY
Lincoln is one of a handful of presidents that touch me. I've been reading yet another biography of the man, and it lept out at me. When Lincoln ran for president, he was a relatively new and unknown candidate from Illinois, a back-woods lawyer having only served one term in Congress. Not favored to win, he was under-estimated by pundits and opponents, and it was his gift for words and persuasive speaking that was his strongest asset. He healed many political wounds, by embracing those of opposing
parties (ultimately appointing some of them to his cabinet). Sound like anyone we know? How ironic and karmic that Lincoln would free the very people who's lineage would eventually carry his torch in a most passionate and inspirational way.

Barack has always had the capacity to surf the hearts and sensibilities of the people. He is the conduit of a people's movement. A nexus for a progressive awakening, that you know is righteous in your gut. He's a natural, which is why Barack speaks so organically. An honest truthful message, at the right time and place, will be organic, striking a resonant harmonious chord.

Love & All Good Things,
That Greg guy

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By Gail from Sunny South Fla Mar 30th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

Here is another great song inspired by Barack....If you like a little rock and roll,you'll love this one!!!

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By Gail from Sunny South Fla Mar 30th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

Oops...here it is:

Link

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By Educators for Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 9:00 pm EDT

Does anyone have the link that shows how many donors or members we have now?

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By Educators for Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 9:02 pm EDT

Does anyone have the link that shows how many donors or members we have now?

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama
Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

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By joe ruwe Mar 30th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT

Hey everyone!

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By joe ruwe Mar 30th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT

Okay! What a sweet week! Only a handful of days/hours left to break all records for fundraising. Big time money bomb for the rest of March! We can do this!

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Mar 30th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

You can help by money bombing my goal!

Link

Working like crazy and actually losing my blogger butt down here in NC trying to get Obama a landslide victory down here. NC rocks and we are going to take it BIGGGGG for the campaign. The question is, how big???

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By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

MONEY BOMB for MARCH | Report to Admin

By Rebecca Hussein Kurth Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

FOLKS!

There were record donations to OUR campaign in January and February.

What will happen in March?

A significant slip in donations this month will be POUNCED on by the media as a NEGATIVE impact of the Wright controversy.

WE CAN’T LET THAT HAPPEN!

Please contact family and friends.

URGE them to donate again - BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY.

LET'S BREAK ALL RECORDS IN MARCH!

Choose one of the fundraiser links below - or someone else’s.

DONATE!

The Top Ten List:
1. Here’s a Mama For Obama. She needs $4491 more to reach her goal, make that $4476-$4471-$4461-$4351-$4326- $4276-$4256-$4241-$4191-$4166- $4141-$4116-$4106-$4096-$4071- $4046-$3996-$3971-$3951-$3926- $3876-$3861-$3836-$3586-$3576- $3481-$3456-$3431-$3421-$3396- $3346
Link
2. Here is Lisa From L.A. She needs $880 more…make that $870-$865-$855-$805-$795-$780- $770-$610-$600
Link
3. New To This has raised much of her $5,000 but still is lacking $1475-$1465-$1455-$1420-$1410- $1400-$1390-$1380-$1370-$1345
Link
4. IManOBAMAmama has been VERY busy starting groups in PA and making calls. Can we help her make her goal while she’s busy on the ground? $980-$965-$915-890-$880-$830-$ 785-$775-$725-$715-$695 to go.
Link
5. Jill helped another Obama friend raise over $800. Now she needs help. Can we give her some? $1665-$1655-$1665-$1645-$1619 to go.
Link
6. Denise wrote, “A year ago I would have never imagined I'd be spending a Saturday making calls soliciting support for a political candidate. For that matter blogging, sign waving, or reading every word a health care plan… Can anyone can help out?” Well? $900-$875-$850-$740-$715-$680- $580-$430 to go.
Link
7. Joe Ruwe lights up this blog every day. He always has words of encouragement. He’s looking for $905-$800-$775-$765-$740-$730- $715-$625-$565-$465-$320
Link
8. Willie B writes: If one has done it so can you, if no one has done it that one can be you. He’s looking for $1000-$855-$845-$825
Link
9. Here’s Gigi, who’s fundraising on behalf of her grandson. Her fundraising goal is based on her family’s lucky number 27, as in $2700…make that $2660-$2598-$2558
Link
10. Here’s Dog Lover, who is fundraising $500 on behalf of Obama and in the memory of a close loved one they have lost. Can we help? $500-$385-$375-$365
Link

WAIT!

Before quickly scrolling down the blog…

Joe's right - only a few more hours left to break all records for fundraising..

BIG TIME MONEY BOMB FOR MARCH

WE CAN DO THIS

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By joe ruwe Mar 30th 2008 at 9:29 pm EDT

Rebecca rocks!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

good evening joeruwewebarackforobamaholic!

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By joe ruwe Mar 30th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

hello to everyone's favorite marytnurse!

Disabled Vets for Obama! | Report to Admin

By LV Duckworth Mar 31st 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

Many people are in a similar financial situation to myself, living on a small pension or SSDI, unable to walk the streets knocking on doors, lacking the means or ability to spend countless hours calling prospective voters.

If this is you, here is your chance to contribute whatever you can spare, (as little as $5.00) will help us win the White House and return this country to the path that our founding fathers had envisioned and fought so hard to create, that our own fathers and grandfathers defended with their blood and that the current men and woman serving abroad deserve to come home to. A country with an agenda that is not mired in self made turmoil and devisive politics.

Help bring the dream to fruition, donate today!

Link

Thank you in advance.

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By ReneeaCA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

...hows everyonr?

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By maria from europe Mar 30th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT

good here... getting ready to sleep :)))

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By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT

just got here, missed the countdown, anyone saw it, how was it?

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By ReneeaCA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT

Dacoma here....lol

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By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT

is it raining there?;-)

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By Katherine from Idaho Mar 30th 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

Keith Olbermann's Countdown was great, as always, and what a TREAT!!--because it was the FIFTH anniversary of his show, I got to watch it on regular NBC (my full television screen) instead of our little computer screen!

(We have a modest cable package, without CNN or MSNBC.)

Now I'm gonna have to pressure NBC to do this more often, and not just keep him cooped up on MSNBC. He's too much fun!

Started out with something about Hillary NOT really "channeling" Winston Churchill in that famous "We Will Never Surrender" speech (reference her refusal to quit the race). I can't do his take on this justice--ya just gotta watch the show!

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By David - LA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT

For those who can stomach FIXEDNEWS, they are about to show Sheila Jackson Lee being booed by her constituents! They will also interview her so if you can watch; this will be a doozy!!!

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By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT

have they already shown that?

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT

Thanks for the heads-up...she's on NOW!

Re: Geraldo Live!!! | Report to Admin

By ✰TXRealtor✰ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

Okay, stick a fork in her...she's Done! Now, I have to go take a shower for tuning in to FixedNews...Yuk!

Re: Geraldo Live!!! | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

David, you hit the nail right on the head ... new term: "fixednews", because that's exactly what it is!

No thanks, I'll pass............... I saw it last night, I also heard somewhere that her car was vandalized.... If that's true, does that mean that her bodyguards did it? LOL LOL, crying laughing (literally)

Re: Geraldo Live!!! | Report to Admin

By David - LA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

This show may be a repeat from last night but I didn't see it, I only saw a link to a video that was posted here last night! S.Jackson Lee was boo'd when she came to the platform also! Geraldo only showed the end of her speech! Her district voted overwhelmingly for BO and she WILL lose her Congressional Seat! Mark My Words!!! She is supporting that loser because HRC probably promised her a state park in Timbukto!!! LOL The joke is on her though because HRC will not be able to deliver on her promise so Lee can KISS that Park goodbye!

FIXEDNEWS is what Keith Obermman calls it so he gets the credit, not me!!!

YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!!!

Re: Geraldo Live!!! | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

Sheryl is pretty much washed up right along with Hillary. She was sweating bullets last night;

There were empty seats all over the place, people were laughing and talking while she was talking....

In contrast, did you see the beautiful crowds in PA today!

Re: Geraldo Live!!! | Report to Admin

By David - LA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

I'm feeling you!!! LOL LOL LOL

YES WE CAN!!!

Re: Geraldo Live!!! | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama

Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

close | Report to Admin

By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) Mar 30th 2008 at 8:03 pm EDT

Near the top!

the bus tour | Report to Admin

By Aaron Mar 30th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

i made a map! Link

he's going to harrisburg, do you know what is near harrisburg?-- HERSHEY!!!!!!!!!!

Re: the bus tour | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:36 pm EDT

I don't think that's the map you meant to post. It's the whole United States.

: ) | Report to Admin

By KenHussein supporting President Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

New fundraiser for Barrack;
Link

Re: : ) | Report to Admin

By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Mar 30th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

come on ken, I still haven't reached the goal of my first/old fundraiser. I guess I am not as good at raising money as you are.

Should I beg?? Please donate. . . fellow Obamaniacs.

Link

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

lol -were all reaching for the same goal -right?

Bucks for Barrack : )
Link

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By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

New Info | Report to Admin

By Dee K Mar 30th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT

Here is a huffington post on HRC campaign manager

interesting info there .....talk about accountability
Link

Re: New Info | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT

This stuff is shameful....how could they do this to people?

Re: New Info | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Mar 30th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

Well, from the looks of things, Maggie Williams actually helped to get them on track to doing more of the right thing. But the people who headed up Delta Financial apparently supported the Republican party, so I wonder if Williams was the "token liberal black female" to "add diversity" to their board (sort of like Hillary Clinton was the female representative on the Walmart board back in the late 80s).

Re: New Info | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

token idiot is more like it... because you can best believe that when the sh*t hits the fan, she will be left with it in "her" face!!

Do you think for one minute that Hillary would try to help her??

Re: New Info | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois Mar 30th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

It's amazing what she gets away with.

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By GeorgiaPeach Mar 30th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

Nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to HRC, Bill, Maggie Wms, Rendell, Carville,... i could go on and on. Shame on you Clinton campaign!

I missed Keith O tonight | Report to Admin

By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT

i thought he came on at 8 pm. DRATS!

Re: I missed Keith O tonight | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT

keith is still on here...but i'm at work.....crying....i hate missing keith, but especially THIS keith!!!!

Re: I missed Keith O tonight | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Mar 30th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

kids in bed now. taped keith, going to watch now......

Re: I missed Keith O tonight | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

ok, when you're done, send it on to me!

Re: I missed Keith O tonight | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Mar 30th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

No problem Mary, it is on the way! =)

Re: I missed Keith O tonight | Report to Admin

By Hope4USA Mar 30th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

Lucky you two... I have to wait (U no who) is up and has the remote ...but I tape it

Clinton re Pardons | Report to Admin

By Canadian View Mar 30th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

Team We Can't Trust
By Dick Morris
Friday, March 28, 2008
Advertisment

Bill Clinton made a significant admission in Corpus Christi, Texas this month - saying he had decided to pardon Puerto Rican terrorists back in 1999 "based on the stuff I was given by the staff."

But Ron Kolb, the citizen whose questioning prompted the ex-president's comment, rightly pointed out that the FBI and Justice Department had opposed the pardons. The clear conclusion is that it was Clinton's political staff who pushed for clemency - with the obvious goal of helping Hillary Clinton's bid to become a New York senator.

Bill still denies that was his motive, of course - but no one believes it. The lobbying by Hispanic politicians from New York on the issue had been years-long; the culmination was noted by the New Republic noted back in '99: "Two days before the president announced the clemency deal, New York City Councilman Jose Rivera personally presented Hillary with a packet on clemency, including a letter asking her to 'speak to the president and ask him to consider granting executive clemency' to the prisoners."

The FALN, a terrorist group devoted to independence for Puerto Rico, bombed the Fraunces Tavern here in New York City in 1975, killing four and injuring 54 others.

It also:

* Bombed five other downtown New York buildings in 1974.

* Booby trapped a building in Manhattan and then called the police, seriously injuring and partially blinding an officer.

* Exploded two bombs in Chicago's Loop in 1975.

* Bombed the Merchandise Mart in Chicago in 1977.

* Bombed a Mobil Oil office in New York, killing one person, in 1977.

* Bombed two Chicago military recruiting offices in 1979.

* Injured three police officers in New York bombings in 1982.

Even in those pre-9/11 days, pardoning terrorists who weren't even remorseful drew public outrage; candidate Hillary soon wound up condemning Bill's decision.

But when it comes to politics, they really are a team - Hillary's administration would be staffed from the same pool that Bill drew upon.

The same team that freed hardened terrorists to win political markers for Hillary - the same team that's now willing to tear the Democratic Party apart in its desperate bid to steal the nomination for Hillary - would once again be empowered to free the guilty and endanger the innocent, whenever it suited their political needs.

Re: Clinton re Pardons | Report to Admin

By Hjamil Mar 30th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

As a Puerto Rican I can tell you that these pardons are probably the best thing Clinton did.

Re: Clinton re Pardons | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

Tell us more?

OVER A MILLION FREQUENT FLYER MILES DONATED!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 28 out-of-state volunteers to Texas and Ohio, and so far have another 21 going to Pennsylvania.

This means ***1,225,000 MILES*** have been donated to date!!!

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 on the ground where they’re most needed. We have to work harder in PA!

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

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

Re: OVER A MILLION FREQUENT FLYER MILES DONATED!!! | Report to Admin

By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack, his candidacy and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

Texas...... | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Mar 30th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT

Are you kidding me? TX is still stuck at 57% reported? Do we have any other information from other sources? I've been getting my info from BOR.

Phone? | Report to Admin

By Alex Mar 30th 2008 at 8:13 pm EDT

Anyone know how i can get information on upcoming Barack rallies in Philadelphia? I could not seem to locate any info regarding appearances and i know they sell out fast

thanks

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By Mean Machine Mar 30th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT

Actually the delegates will be awarded based off the convention delegates. Therefore we are winning 56% of the 87.19% of the convention delegates. The 57 percent is a result of the disproportionate delegates in the smaller counties.

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Mar 30th 2008 at 8:44 pm EDT

Actually 57% refers to the percentage of CONVENTIONS counted, while 87.19% is the percentage of the total delegates available. The remaining 43% of conventions not tallied yet are a bunch of small places (110+ of them) with between 1 and 10 delegates each. The only larger convention not reported yet is Collin (2 districts there), and they didn't caucus until today...there are more than 170 delegates that will be awarded from there.

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

have you hit the refresh button? last i looked we were over 80% of the delegates awarded...?

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Mar 30th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

No worries - they just haven't gotten reports from Collin County and a few other places.

This is not a scientific process - it's messy and it takes a while. I heard that Tarrant County or one of those other area counties ended up going til 4 AM!

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

makes me grateful for our 13 hour chaos!!!

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

Yes, but 88% of the delegates have been allocated. Out of the rest of the delegates, Collin County is worth 180 delegates, and the rest of the conventions are worth a very small number (some times, 1-2 delegates).

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By ✰TXRealtor✰ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:59 pm EDT

Please be patient with us. I posted earlier that we were at our convention until after midnight. I got home at around 1:45am and woke up this morning with a serious Caucus hangover!

The results of my Precinct caucus on March 4th was 7 delegates for Obama and 10 for HRC. With this result, we were awarded a possible one delegate to go to Austin. We could have given up and not attended or only give a half-hearted effort, but we were not deterred by what it "looked" like.

Thanks to the Obama HQ prep sessions that we attended last week and Precinct strategy meetings in between, the Obama delegates were in attendance and prepared.

Not so for the 10 HRC delegates from our Precinct. Not all of them showed up and the ones that did, didn't have signed "appointment" statements from absent delegates for the alternates.

Long story short, we walked away with the Delegate that's going to Austin in June (even though they started out with more delegates on March 4th).

Though we're going to Win, this takes a lot of work and lots of time to make sure every "I" is dotted and every "T" is crossed. Thanks!

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By GM_from_Ohio Mar 30th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

Thanks for everything

Re: Texas...... | Report to Admin

By ✰TXRealtor✰ Mar 30th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

Thank YOU, GM! I was born & raised in the Great State of OHIO...Go Buckeyes! :0)

Sure wish I could have provided one more vote for my homestate, but thanks for all you did on March 4th!

I know it's difficult for people to understand the TX election process (most of us were overwhelmed by enormity as well). 7 to 10 delegates that result in 1 delegate to State may not sound like very much, but it represents hundreds of people who voted and committed to our guy!

It takes more work than words can say to pull this off, but with the support of our Wonderful HQ staff and all of you guys making those calls...we will prevail!

Thanks again for Everyone's continued support!
Love my Obama family!
Obama '08 and beyond

Hope | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Mar 30th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT

Where Is The Love...

Link

Re: Hope | Report to Admin

By Katherine from Idaho Mar 30th 2008 at 11:19 pm EDT

Thanks for the treat, Strong Heart.

OMG, I am starting to enjoy rap music! Was never really my thing, but Black Eyed Peas does such uplifting lyrics.

There's a tenderness about them.

What's up with the Indy numbers? | Report to Admin

By yvette from pearl ms Mar 30th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

Hi hopemongers,
After making my 4th donation in honor of the troll infestation, I decided to call IN.
Long story short, I got alot of disconnected numbers, wrong numbers, and one number I called the lady told me the guy I was calling for (Ernest) was deceased!!!
Anyone else having similiar issues? I wanted to call back to NC (I had some fabulous calls there) but was directed to IN instead.
Sorry for the repeat post(I posted this on the last thread) but didn't get any response....

Re: What's up with the Indy numbers? | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Mar 30th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

Just be patient - it happens sometimes.

Hang in there and thanks for making calls!

I haven't really run into that problem in Indiana worse than anywhere else...

Re: What's up with the Indy numbers? | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

THANK YOU for making those CRITICAL calls!!! Sometimes the voter lists are a bit old, or the precinct you are calling has a lot of folks that don't stay long at one number, etc. it's just a random assignment. you'll fare better next time, and if not, you've gotten those out of the database!!

Re: What's up with the Indy numbers? | Report to Admin

By jen l Mar 30th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

I left several messages, talked with several undecideds, and talked with an Obama supporter (yeah!).

When making these types of calls, I've decided that it is better not to ask for a certain person, but to talk with whomever I get. That seems to work better for me.

Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Dude for Hope who is really, really proud to be an Iowan Mar 30th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

Last week I received an e-mail message from Chris Carlson entitled 'A Carrot, and a Stick'. You may have received Chris's e-mail or saw his posting at Link. In response to Chris' posting, I created a donation page at ActBlue.org called 'Friends of Obama'. Link

It's purpose is to act as a conduit for funds donated by Obama supporters to the elected candidates (super delegates) who have endorsed Senator Obama and to the Democratic party organizations Chris has identified. Please consider making donations through ActBlue and the 'Friends of Obama' page so that they can be tallied and reported periodically just as we are doing at the DonorsChoose website. The list of candidates will be updated as new endorsements are made.

Our intent is not to redirect contributions away from Senator Obama's campaign, that should always receive first priority, but to demonstrate that we are ready to support other candidates who are up for reelection in 2008. Like Chris, my action is in response to the Clinton donor letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi. I examined the records at OpenSecrets.org and determined that the donors who signed the letter have contributed a total of $443,200 to DNC Services Corp, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee during the 2008 election cycle.

Let's make our goal that of matching the $443,200 in donations.

Also please help publicize the page be giving a digg at Link

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Mar 30th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT

CR for Obama...........luv it!!

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Snucky Mar 30th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

hi everyone. i am new to this site. a disclaimer i am a hillary supporter but it is looking like obama will be nominated so i will support him in november. i come in peace so no slings and arrows please!

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Mar 30th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

Welcome! Please be tolerant of our occasional rants at the Clinton machine. They're not directed at you, or Clinton's many supporters. No slings and arrows...just candy and flowers, and a lot of love and truth... :D

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Snucky Mar 30th 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

thanks everyone for the welcome earlier. i left my computer for a couple of hours. there are a lot of hillary supporters like myself that would vote for obama but some would be very bitter. i would be dissapointed hillary losing but i cannot fill in a oval next to goper mccain in november.

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By frstan Mar 30th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

Hi! snucky We are glad to have you here. Unlike other (cough) sites we do let anyone post here as long as they are ciivl. Im glad you feel the way you do. A third Bush term would be to much! :)

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

just gotta ask..... what did you like best about Hillary/issues/views...anythin g ?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT

lol snucky, that's cute! we don't have any slings and arrows, well, sometimes for trollers we do, but...

Welcome!!! If there are any questions we can answer, any myths we can dispell, anything else we can do to welcome you, please ask!

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Mar 30th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT

Hi Snucky

Welcome.

If you could choose one issue/policy where you think Sen. Clinton has a better solution than Sen. Obama, what would it be ?

It's good to cross-fertilize good thoughts, no matter which candidate one prefers.

-- stanley h. for hussein a lovely patriotic name

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

Thank you Stanley Hussein for your most gracious hospitality....

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By belle Mar 30th 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

Welcome - and enjoy yourself. I must warn you though that this blog is hard to keep up with unlike on HRC blog were there are less than 100 comments to dig through for any particular thread. Every minute you hit the refresh button, there will be 2 or 3 comments added. So if it seems like no one is paying attention to you, dont take it personal, there is so much to read.

Y'ALL make SMUCKY feel at home as usual

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Angie in Chicago Mar 30th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

Welcome, Snucky. :) Don't worry ... you'll find little to no animosity here, especially when we all come in peace, which is one of the "pillars," if you will of Barack's campaign. Kudos to you, by the way, for coming in peace and not antagonism. In the end, we're all Deomcrats and we should pull together to take back the White House. Feel free while you're here to ask any question that you'd like and peruse Barack's positions, in case you haven't already. I believe you'll find that you most certainly won't be wasting your vote when (what we believe) the inevitable happens. :)

Yes, WE can!
Obama '08

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 30th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

Hola Snucky! It was for folks such as yourself that I'd written the following :)

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL NEW FORMER (& CURRENT) HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS!

I apologize if our tone becomes heated! It's NOT you :) If you're here for the first time because of recent frustrations over Hillary's "misspeaking" or electability issues please understand that if our blog sounds upset with her, we are NOT denouncing YOU!

In fact, we deeply admire your coming to rethink your options during this election! It takes bravery to stare your candidate in the eye and say, what would make me leave you?

I know that there are things that I would leave Barack Obama's campaign over, although I don't foresee these things happening, just as many of you never suspected that Hillary would actively discredit herself in such an upsetting fashion.

Also, please recognize that our blogs are highly unmoderated... we "self-report." If you are NEW HERE, and have a question, and you ask it politely, you will undoubtedly get a polite answer. We've had people from EVERY political ilk come through and ask questions. We also have trolls come through often, and that's an intrinsic problem with any campaign that supports free speech as we do.

We know we share the same hopes and dreams and we embrace you for coming here.

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Mar 30th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

snucky - you rock! everyone will welcome you here.....

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By EarthMama4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT

Hi Snucky -

We are so glad that you've joined the blog and that you are ready to support Barack. We welcome you with open arms! Please, bring your friends.

We sometimes have trouble seeing why people are still supporting Hillary but we're interested in hearing your thoughts and concerns. Please share them with us. We all know the big contest is in November and we want everyone on the same side by then.

Lisa in Pensacola, FL

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger Mar 30th 2008 at 11:21 pm EDT

Yeaaaaahhh, Snucky!! Welcome and thank you for your commitment and support. No slings or arrows here. Have a look around; read the issues papers; check out some of the links and downloads (for sure download a copy of the Blueprint for Change).

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

i'm trying to donate, can't get it to accept my email/password just yet....soon!!

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson Mar 30th 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

Hi Snucky!

You are welcome here. Remember respect = respect.

Read and enjoy!

Blessings to you.

Re: Friends of Obama | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 11:12 pm EDT

Welcome...We are glad to have you on board.
It might be hard for you to do this but have you had an opportunity to hear his message and what he believes in? I'm sure you will eventually feel this was a great decision and not because it looks dim for Senator Clinton.

Ha! | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Mar 30th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

Bush just got booed at the new Nationals Park for the opening pitch. I love my DC brothers and sisters. LOL!

Re: Ha! | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

YES, YES, YES.......

I heard that he's not welcomed at the olympics either!!!

Re: Ha! | Report to Admin

By AnnetteTN☺ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

What? They don't share the...er..."love"? Oh, my...! ;)

Re: Ha! | Report to Admin

By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Mar 30th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

Yeah I saw that too. I was at the exhibition last night. The park is wonderful!! Just think that might be Barack out there next season. :)

Re: Ha! | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT

might be.???? IT WILL BE!

GO BARACK BABY, GO!!!

Re: Ha! | Report to Admin

By Angie in Chicago Mar 30th 2008 at 9:15 pm EDT

Oh MY!! I just saw the video of GWB's first pitch. YUK!! The reason why he got booed is because the pitch COULDN'T have possibly been more high and outside. He's as bad at picthing as he is at running the country.

Yes, WE can!
Obama '08

Re: Ha! | Report to Admin

By EarthMama4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

Let's just hope Barack pitches better than he bowls, LOL.

Lisa in Pensacola FL where the azaleas are in full bloom

IT'S OVER HILLARY....OBAMA WON TEXAS!!! | Report to Admin

By alpha Mar 30th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT

*****************IT'S OVER HILLARY***************

*****************BARACK WON TEXAS****************

***************THE FUTURE IS HERE****************

Re: IT'S OVER HILLARY....OBAMA WON TEXAS!!! | Report to Admin

By ReneeaCA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

is there a l i n k ?

Re: IT'S OVER HILLARY....OBAMA WON TEXAS!!! | Report to Admin

By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

Re: IT'S OVER HILLARY....OBAMA WON TEXAS!!! | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT

I just wish the media would say it though! :(

Re: IT'S OVER HILLARY....OBAMA WON TEXAS!!! | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:27 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama

Must see video…Interesting!!!

Link

Re: IT'S OVER HILLARY....OBAMA WON TEXAS!!! | Report to Admin

By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Mar 30th 2008 at 10:18 pm EDT

very interesting and quite enjoyable to hear. i actually felt chills...this is all so surreal.

on the boards the other day, someone asked if we could imagine Barack Obama 10 years ago, i believe it was Leo, and was verbally flogged over it but he was correct in his assessment in that it was unbelievable -- even folks around the world see it as such

3/30 Sunday News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Mar 30th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the March 30th Sunday news content!

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

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

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

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By Canada&Africa4OB Mar 30th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT

I love this video on CNN with Obama at the Dairy Farm.

I wonder what the reference to his "shoes baby" was all about?

Anyway, this is cute!

Link

Re: Obama on Dairy Farm | Report to Admin

By VC Mar 30th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

I think when he made the comment about buying shoes, I think he meant that he did not have his dress shoes on in the dairy area. look at one portion of the film, he has on what looks like some kind of gray boots.

Re: Obama on Dairy Farm | Report to Admin

By Women in Canada - Congratulations President Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

Thanks for posting that link.

Was interesting to hear in the video a bit about the issues affecting this community's industry.

Nice to see Obama and Casey touring together.

Obama supporters are world class!!!

Yes You Can!!!
Yes You Can!!!

Women and Cluster Bomb Issue | Report to Admin

By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

I saw a heated discussion in one of the previous pages about what can be done to convince more white women to vote for Obama in PA. One of the suggestion given was to remind them that Clinton has opposed the ban on the use of Cluster bombs and land mines that have been responsible for so many civilian deaths and children losing their limbs...that is a very sad thing for a woman to have not opposed that, I am not sure if that position of her has been really conveyed to the voters/esp mothers..?

Re: Women and Cluster Bomb Issue | Report to Admin

By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

Re: Women and Cluster Bomb Issue | Report to Admin

By Katherine from Idaho Mar 30th 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

Hey ChangeIsComing,

On the subject of attracting white women in PA to vote for Barack, here's a whole different direction:

Link

In this 2 minute video, Barack reads from the intro to his first book. It's a very moving tribute to his mother, with lovely photos.

Would make a great ad.

Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By Courtnehh ! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

I think this song kind of fits the situation with Hillary...

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing - This Providence
Oh, you're throwing everything you have at me
cheap shots, low blows
will you ever let it go
you're so pathetic
give it a rest
you're not gonna win
you're never gonna

You love the sound of your own voice
in a crown of death upon your head
come on, you and all your royalty
only adds to infamy
you're going to taste my fist

You're so good at stretching the truth,
into a sugar coated lie.
Everyone takes a bite.
I have been dining with the enemy.
It was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Now it's so clear to me.
Oh-hhh-ohh

I've had enough of your games
if you're not trembling, you'd better be
cause we're gonna be the end of you
I've had enough of your games
I'm gonna show them who you really are
And I can tell you right now, it won't be pretty

You say, "I can convince anyone, anything"
provoking the anger of, a jealous God
still you spin a web of lies, fear, lust, pride, greed and shame
you said no one, oh you said no one escapes the pain, pa-a-a-ain.

I've had enough of your games
if you're not trembling, you'd better be
cause we're gonna be the end of you
I've had enough of your games
I'm gonna show them who you really are
And I can tell you right now, it won't be pretty

I'm a fighter not a coward, disguised as a lover
in disguise, in disguise
For so long now, you held me down
you held me, you held me down
you held me down
you held me down for so long
but its not gonna last
cause I can see right through your beautiful lies

I've had enough of your games
if you're not trembling, you'd better be
cause we're gonna be the end of you
I've had enough of your games
I'm gonna show them who you really are
And I can tell you right now, it won't be pretty

Oh you're throwing everything you have at me
cheap shots, low blows
will you ever let it go
you're so pathetic
give it a rest
you're not gonna win
you're never gonna.

Re: Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By We the People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

It's nice not to knock HRC when you don't have to. However, don't fall into the game of letting her count the Florida & Michigan delegates after it appears you have won. Remember, you still have to go to the DNC. HRC should abide by the rules of the DNC just like everyone else. She should also show her tax returns.

Re: Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By Courtnehh ! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

Eh, sometimes I just can't help myself.

Re: Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Mar 30th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

I totally agree L C!!! NEVER let our guard down, until the nomination is SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED, and OURS! never never never!!!

Re: Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

OOOOh Baby......lol lol

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By We the People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

It's nice not to knock HRC when you don't have to. However, don't fall into the game of letting her count the Florida & Michigan delegates after it appears you have won. Remember, you still have to go to the DNC. HRC should abide by the rules of the DNC just like everyone else. She should also show her tax returns.

Re: Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Mar 31st 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

There is a new doll this X-mas

Dressed up in ' Commander in Chief ' .

You wind it up and it whines

Re: Just a little entertainment... | Report to Admin

By We the People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

It's nice not to knock HRC when you don't have to. However, don't fall into the game of letting her count the Florida & Michigan delegates after it appears you have won. Remember, you still have to go to the DNC. HRC should abide by the rules of the DNC just like everyone else. She should also show her tax returns.

Smile | Report to Admin

By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

What struck me as the best commentary on the Bosnia story came from a poster called GI Joe who wrote in to a news blog: "Actually Mrs. Clinton was too modest. I was there and saw it all. When Mrs. Clinton got off the plane the tarmac came under mortar and machine gun fire. I was blown off my tank and exposed to enemy fire. Mrs. Clinton without regard to her own safety dragged me to safety, jumped on the tank and opened fire, killing 50 of the enemy." Soon a suicide bomber appeared, but Mrs. Clinton stopped the guards from opening fire. "She talked to the man in his own language and got him [to] surrender. She found that he had suffered terribly as a result of policies of George Bush. She defused the bomb vest herself." Then she turned to his wounds. "She stopped my bleeding and saved my life. Chelsea donated the blood."

Re: Smile | Report to Admin

By Courtnehh ! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

lmao !
That's great.

Re: Smile | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

David, my family thinks that i am over her going crazy because I am laughing so hard...

Our site is the BOMB!!

Re: Smile | Report to Admin

By Gail / Just another typical white chick for Barack Mar 30th 2008 at 10:18 pm EDT

When she talked to the bomber, she probably bored him to death.

Re: Smile | Report to Admin

By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Mar 30th 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

ROFL -- best one yet

she will not quit | Report to Admin

By Thomas from Houston, TX Mar 30th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

hillary clinton reportedly is behind on paying her campaign bills and she won't quit.

here's why so many say she's stayimg in the race:

Link

Be Not Afraid, People! | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Mar 30th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT

ATTENTION, FAMILY: THIS IS AN URGENT REMINDER.

IF YOU GET ANY CALLS FROM SOME MAJOR POLLING ORGANIZATION (PEW, GALLUP, RESMUSSEN, CNN OPINION RESEARCH CORP, WSJ, ETC.) ASKING FOR YOUR OPINION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AL GORE STEPPING IN TO UNITE THE PARTY, TELL THEM FLATLY: "NO, I BELIEVE BARACK OBAMA ALONE CAN UNITE OUR PARTY AND OUR COUNTRY!"

CLINTONISTAS... YES! CLINTONISTAS are floating the idea of calling in Al Gore to "save' the party from division because they don't want to see Barack take the nomiation that he deserves. They are using Fox, CNN, MSNBC and even some superdelegates to poison the atmosphere with that idea. Please, DO NOT BUY ONTO THAT.

And today, they same Clintonistas, through NYT op-ed by Mario Cuomo, are suggesting that Barack must sign a pledge to make Billary the VEEP right now in order to guarantee her support. That sort of implicit blackmail - couched as an imperative for party unity - is simply unacceptable.

I have even noticed that some of ours have been approached with the idea, and they are naively circulating it via emails and on their personal Obama blogs. Please, refrain from that.

Why are some of us losing faith in Barack, panicking and spreading fear among us, at a moment when we are winning clear and clean? What is all this story about Al Gore being needed to come and save us? We have no reason to fear! Barack will win the nomination and he will unite the party for the final victory...

(PLEASE, GO TO THE LINK BELOW TO READ MORE ON THIS TROUBLING DEVELOPMENT...)
HERE: Link

Re: Be Not Afraid, People! | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Mar 30th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

SORRY: HERE IS THE LINK:
Link

Re: Be Not Afraid, People! | Report to Admin

By Michael from EriePA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

It simply amazes me that given all that Senator Obama has accomplished to date, it is naturally assumed that he cannot unite the Democratic party; that he can't win in November; that he will not make a strong commander-in-chief.

If I have my facts right there are more that 4 million new registered voters in Pennsylvania alone. The Obama campaign is mainly responsible for this accomplishment. There are people that have not been involved in a political campaign before that are now precinct captains and delegates for the Democratic National Convention. Obama's candidacy is an enigma in modern day politics.

Not only will he unite the Democratic Party, he will take momentum into the November election, because he has what it takes to be a leader.

Video at Beginning | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

I just loved the way Barack handled the question about Nafta from the audience. Calm, steady - not attacking - but simply telling them the truth. He's great.

OVER A MILLION FREQUENT FLYER MILES DONATED!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 28 out-of-state volunteers to Texas and Ohio, and so far have another 21 going to Pennsylvania.

This means ***1,225,000 MILES*** have been donated to date!!!

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 on the ground where they’re most needed. We have to work harder in PA!

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

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

Essential Obama Audio CD | Report to Admin

By Tuan Mar 30th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT

I have a new idea (maybe its not new at all) that may help introduce new people to Obama:

I know a lot of people who have not heard and do not know enough about Obama. Being older they are not too internet savvy. Besides they are also too busy to sit down and peruse the website. But I know that every morning and afternoon they required to be stuck in their cars and stuck in traffic. So we could make it easier for them: turn off the radio and turn on a CD titled "The Essential Obama Audio", which consists mainly of his key speeches, and some audio of ads, key endorsements, bio, etc. Either the campaign can provide these CD's at an affordable price or, better still, have a depository where we can download mp3's and burn our own personalized CD.

Just a thought,
Tuan
Pittsburgh, PA

Re: Essential Obama Audio CD | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

the campaign has some of his early speeches available on DVD...i gave out several copies of it, and took it to our caucuses, not that anyone could hear it, but thought maybe they'd need some entertainment....

Re: Essential Obama Audio CD | Report to Admin

By Saska Mar 30th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT

This is a great idea. Earlier today someone asked for podcasts of major speeches, and this would dovetail nicely. If we could get mp3 audio of those speeches, we could make our own CDs.

I know it'd probably settle me down a fair bit to listen to "A More Perfect Union" on the one day a week I drive my car (and in commuter traffic, to boot).

Re: Essential Obama Audio CD | Report to Admin

By Carol Anne Mar 31st 2008 at 9:34 am EDT

Oh *yes*! I have been thinking the same thing. I think back to when I was trudging thru slush and freezing rain, knocking on doors for Barack before our RI primary... I wish I'd had CDs like the ones you describe to hang on doors and not the (unwaterproof) literature.

I wish we could get CDs to every voter in PA. I would most likely toss out a door hanger or brochure w/out reading it but I would be too curious about a CD not to listen to it. I think most people who'd heard about Barack's speeches would at least give them a listen. Should include a link to the website, too.

People who don't get it about podcasts, downloads, burning their own CDs, they all listen to CDs. Everyone knows how to shove 'em into the slot... It's like "viral" for old people, technophobes, and the cyber-clueless among us.

How much more expensive are CDs in bulk than print material? How much more expensive are CDs w/ volunteer door-to-door distribution than buying drive-time radio spots? Most people would pop in a CD to listen to while driving to/from work. (Especially good if they listen to it instead of hate radio blabber. A real, positive alternative.)

Barack's campaign has made good use of the Internet and now it's time to reach back to the demographics that don't use the Web and engage them, too.

Oh please, let's do this! Can we do this?

6 More Weeks of Primary | Report to Admin

By GM_from_Ohio Mar 30th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT

*********************

Pennsylvania Groundhog Punxsutawney Sees
Chelsea,
Predicts 6 More Weeks of Primary :-)

*********************

Re: 6 More Weeks of Primary | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 8:36 pm EDT

lol that's cute GM! How is your little one handling the truth and misspeaking?

Re: 6 More Weeks of Primary | Report to Admin

By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

funny :-)

Re: 6 More Weeks of Primary | Report to Admin

By GM_from_Ohio Mar 30th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

I told her .... for a 6-year old both lie and misspoke mean the same and are equally bad :-)

good reading | Report to Admin

By Tomás Mar 30th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

Link
shows us we shouldn't talk always about "change" & "hope" to skeptical PA voters.
Now I also get the "latte" & birks comment, it was a message to working class. (duh, took me a little while but I'm an espresso man ;)) I was a little annoyed about that "can Hillary step down please" earlier, I think that is done now. We need to stay focus on economy only and transparency.
Explain that Obama is the right man for this year. He is doing great, but I think it is very good to get some skeptical's guys over already now instead of waiting to the Fall.
THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

here some extracts from the link, I do like the underwear joke ;):
many people said they were wary of Obama.

''I don't care for him -- I think he's arrogant,'' said Vito Yeropoli, like Hillary. When you ask her a question about a problem, you get a plan. She'll give some kind of a solution.''
Obama, he said, talks theoretically.
Yeropoli also was put off by Wright's comments, which he called ``hate speech.''
'I can't understand it. He keeps spouting `change, change, change,' '' Paolone said. ``What's he going to change? Underwear? I don't get this guy. . . . He's got all these people mesmerized, like a cult figure.''

Jim Krawchyk,
''Hillary and her husband put us on the fast track with NAFTA, and the jobs went away,'' said Krawchyk, 71. ``Obama, he's still wet behind the ears, with a runny nose. He needs some paper towels.''

Re: good reading | Report to Admin

By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger Mar 30th 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

Indeed - these are bread and butter political types. I've been working in rural Ohio for the past couple weeks, with good salt of the earth people, typical middle Americans. Theory does not go over well here. They want practical solutions and concrete plans, which Barack has but hasn't communciated as well. The goood thing is he has Casey on his side, and is getting out among the avergae voters - the more people see him, the more they cone to realize that he is the right choice to lead the country now.

Re: Does anyone have the Penn State RALLY Video?? | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Mar 30th 2008 at 9:40 pm EDT

I think it's on the blog somewhere...?

Follow the leader | Report to Admin

By Saska Mar 30th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

Can we make a new rule? Just us, the blog people, something to stick with?

Can we agree that if we want to say something negative or vent about the competition, we also need to say something positive about why we're here, and what this campaign is really about?

Sometimes when I feel like I want to vent, I challenge myself to do just that -- and in the end, I don't need to be negative, I can find a different way to frame it or say it or maybe discover that I don't have very much venom left after all.

I feel like we should all take a lesson away from the very video this blog post is about. Obama didn't harp on Senator Clinton for anything except the plain facts. And he didn't frame those facts in a way that made the whole thing sound negative. He framed them in a way that reminded everybody that accountability is key.

I'm accountable for what I say here. And what I really want to say is this: the way Barack Obama handles himself, criticism, his responsibilities, and his campaign is the reason I think he's the best candidate for the Democratic nomination -- and for the presidency.

Can I get a "YES WE CAN"?

Re: yes we can! | Report to Admin

By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:37 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack and clarification on his positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

Re: Follow the leader | Report to Admin

By jen l Mar 30th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

Agreed. What a good plan!

YOU NEED TO SEE THESE PICTURES! | Report to Admin

By LangstonHughesFan Mar 30th 2008 at 8:37 pm EDT

Record-breaking rally in PA. Just saw this post on DailyKos. If you don't get pumped by seeing this crowd, I don't know what to tell you. Enjoy Obama Team!!

Link

Re: YOU NEED TO SEE THESE PICTURES! | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

Those are beautiful pictures. The rally looked awesome.

Re: YOU NEED TO SEE THESE PICTURES! | Report to Admin

By Women in Canada - Congratulations President Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

The crowds, the line. Phenomenal!!!

Obama supporters are world class!!!

Thank you for posting those pics.

Yes You Can!!!
Yes You Can!!!

Re: YOU NEED TO SEE THESE PICTURES! | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:40 pm EDT

London Discussion about Obama

Must see video…Interesting!!!
Link

Taking the High Road | Report to Admin

By Terry Van Loon Craig Mar 30th 2008 at 8:37 pm EDT

I love how Sen.Obama can hold strong without getting in the dirt with his opponents. I think his campaign needs to follow his lead, it will take us all to change the climate. GOBAMA!

Re: Taking the High Road | Report to Admin

By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

watching CNN, and they keep on saying that she is so close in the delegate count, Wolf Blitzer just said that, the anchors of ballot bowl were saying the same crap all day long, dont they understand that more than hundred difference in delegate count is not "sooooooooo small" when democrat winners dont take it all, its proportionate allocation of delegates..MSM is enough to execute by a firing squad!

Re: Taking the High Road | Report to Admin

By Mo Justice, Mo Peace Mar 30th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

I reminded a Clinton and Obama supporter of this fact last night. In a proportional system, a 150+ delegate lead is huge. It took 12 straight wins with an average of 33% to do this. If this was a winner take all system, then by all means i would say she has more than a shot, but it's not.

I guess many of the pundits or talking heads failed math and statistics. And this is why many Hillary supporters still think its close.

Re: Taking the High Road | Report to Admin

By Dr.Taruna Mar 30th 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

That Wolf guy does not know what he is talking , i left watching him quite sometime back, gave him a piece of mind in a lot of my mails .

He is always just short of telling the panel he interviews.." hey guys why dont we simply nominate HRC b/c wolf says so"..he is quite an insult in the name of free and fair journalism.

Re: YEAH | Report to Admin

By KA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:44 pm EDT

march 30,2008 at Huffington post JUST Read this YEAAAAH!!

Barrack Obama appeared to have scored a clear victory over Hillary Clinton on Saturday in the second step of Texas' multi-tiered process for selecting its delegates to the Democratic National Convention. With results available from about half of the district conventions held statewide, the Associated Press reported that Obama had won 59 percent of the delegates headed to the state party's June convention to Clinton's 41 percent. That translates into 1,858 delegates for Obama and 1,270 for Clinton.

TEXAS YOU ROCK!

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Saska Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

James Carville and his wife, Mary Matalin, are moving their family back to Louisiana, which to me is perhaps the clearest sign yet that people close to Senator Clinton believe she won't ultimately get the nomination.

This is the man who repeatedly called Bill Richardson a "Judas" for endorsing Barack Obama. I encourage you to look up both Carville and Matalin on wikipedia.

And as much as admit I have enjoyed Carville's acerbic wit and Ragin' Cajun style over the last 15 years, I don't think he has a single thing in common with the values, ideals, or attitude of Obama's campaign. I won't miss him.

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

agree, he is not one of us and he was also not very helpful in past, how much of a help he was to AlGore or Kerry, i will say him goodbue and dont come back to tv

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Saska Mar 30th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

In fairness, I think Carville overall was good for Bill Clinton's presidency -- this was before he became a CNN reporter, as far as I know. As I say, I enjoyed his approach to things during that time, but times have changed and this campaign is different.

Ironically, one of Carville's three main talking points for Bill's 1992 presidential campaign was "Change vs. more of the same."

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Red from Minneapolis, MN Mar 30th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

If, according to Carville, Bill Richardson is Judas then the Clintons must be Jesus and Virgin Mary

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 11:27 pm EDT

Hmmm let call him JUDAS CARVILLE....

Do you agree?

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:13 pm EDT

Hi SasKa (Obama-nite):

Louisiana don't want James, can any of the other Obama-nites give him advice as to what state might welcome him? Hell we still trying to recover from Jena. That's why we need Obama (smile)

Love, Grace, and Peace
Robby from Louisiana

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

He reminds me of that crazy creepy guy in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Re: James Carville-CNN | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT

Skeletor from He-Man cartoons!

Skeltor | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

Hey guys!

Man, I just saw James Carville yuking it up on CNN. WHat is WITH this guy? He just creeps me out.

Reminds me of Skelator from old He-man cartoons my brother and I used to watch as kids!

FREAKY!!

Link

I read somewhere that him and his republican wife are leaving Washington and heading to LA.

To bad for LA.

MSM | Report to Admin

By Sarah Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

MSM finally admits Obama won Texas:

Link

Re: MSM | Report to Admin

By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

Obama family,

If you welcome all people of any age, gender, race, ethnicity, faith/religion, party affiliation or presidential campaign asking sincere questions about Barack, his candidacy and clarification on his platform/positions on the issues because it is the only way we can get informed, gain knowledge and get educated.

Give here Link

If you reject visitors who abuse, use insults or pejorative talk, or false and misleading statements passed as fact, or veiled distortion in a bid to attack and deride Barack or his supporters (such visitors are aka trolls).

Give here Link

If you find the troll user names intentionally offensive (some of them are!).

Give here Link

If you reject the manner in which these trolls disrupt and divide by engaging in spreading fear, suspicion and hatred.

Give here Link

If you find what they have to say vulgar (some of them are!)

Give here Link

Thank you everyone!

Support Barack’s new dawn for the politics of the future, won‘t you join us? Link
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

MSM | Report to Admin

By Sarah Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

MSM finally admits Obama won Texas:

Link

MSM | Report to Admin

By Sarah Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

MSM finally admits Obama won Texas:

Link

MSM | Report to Admin

By Sarah Mar 30th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

MSM finally admits Obama won Texas:

Link

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By New Freedom, PA Obama supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

So, Obama CAN win big states. Puts big state argument to rest.

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By Matt Hussein Rosset Mar 30th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

""""" Texas Doesn't Matter !!!!

IT'S A RED STATE !!!!!! """""

I'm Hillary Clinton and I approve this lie... (oups sorry) "message" !!!

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Mar 30th 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Matt....LOL...Good one

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By Dr.Taruna Mar 30th 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

Mat..that was a real good one..ha ha ha

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

Well, so far it has only been Keith Olbermann, and usually, folks don't pick up on anything Keith says.
I wish Keith would get his own network . . THAT would freaking rock.

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By Jan in Illionis Mar 30th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

Maureen, the date on this article is March 7.

Does anyone have any predictions how this will end up? i.e. what counties have not reported? With 87% in, Obama is up by 11%.

Re: Skeltor | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

No.

Carville is the EXACT type that we NEED OUT of WASHINGTON.

He is in with the Clintons BIG TIME and he can stay in LA and FAR FAR AWAY.

Thought for today | Report to Admin

By Dr. Barbara Palmer Mar 30th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.

I found this interesting | Report to Admin

By Tomás Mar 30th 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Link
shows us we shouldn't talk always about "change" & "hope" to skeptical PA voters.
Now I also get the "latte" & birks comment, it was a message to working class. (duh, took me a little while but I'm an espresso man ;)) I was a little annoyed about that "can Hillary step down please" earlier, I think that is done now. We need to stay focus on economy only and transparency.
Explain that Obama is the right man for this year. He is doing great, but I think it is very good to get some skeptical's guys over already now instead of waiting to the Fall.
THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

here some extracts from the link,(better to read the entire article) I do like the underwear joke ;):
"many people said they were wary of Obama."

''I don't care for him -- I think he's arrogant,'' said Vito Yeropoli, like Hillary. When you ask her a question about a problem, you get a plan. She'll give some kind of a solution.''
Obama, he said, talks theoretically.
Yeropoli also was put off by Wright's comments, which he called ``hate speech.''
'I can't understand it. He keeps spouting `change, change, change,' '' Paolone said. ``What's he going to change? Underwear? I don't get this guy. . . . He's got all these people mesmerized, like a cult figure.''

Jim Krawchyk,
''Hillary and her husband put us on the fast track with NAFTA, and the jobs went away,'' said Krawchyk, 71. ``Obama, he's still wet behind the ears, with a runny nose. He needs some paper towels.''

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By Tomás Mar 30th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

just to add "the view" show was great and Obama does great with the ladies. Now it would be good if he goes out on a boat.
Do some fishing with some man.-out of the bus- Just little to no talk and only fish away, would be great on youtube!
Or some other man's thing that would connect him to skeptical working class man. Especially something where you have to shut up.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

he was awful today. Jamil had a tough time, I thought, keeping up with his "if obama can't take it now - those guys in november will be ruthless so he better get used to it" rhetoric. He was pitiful today. As an aside, he and he wife ARE getting out of Washington. Although they'll be keeping their house there, they are moving
to Louisiana. Perhaps the move will keep him very busy we can only hope.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

he was awful today. Jamil had a tough time, I thought, keeping up with his "if obama can't take it now - those guys in november will be ruthless so he better get used to it" rhetoric. He was pitiful today. As an aside, he and he wife ARE getting out of Washington. Although they'll be keeping their house there, they are moving
to Louisiana. Perhaps the move will keep him very busy we can only hope.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

he was awful today. Jamil had a tough time, I thought, keeping up with his "if obama can't take it now - those guys in november will be ruthless so he better get used to it" rhetoric. He was pitiful today. As an aside, he and he wife ARE getting out of Washington. Although they'll be keeping their house there, they are moving
to Louisiana. Perhaps the move will keep him very busy we can only hope.

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By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Mar 30th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

I think it is silly when they say "can he stand up and fight", "is he tough enough against the GOP".

HELLOOOOOOO!

He has been fighting against the CLINTONS and is WINNING!!

If he can go up against the Clintons and all of their tricks then he can go up against ANYONE!!!

And WIN!!

McWar and the GOP have NO CHANCE against BO in the general.

America is NOT going to have more BUSH.

Re: Skeltor | Report to Admin

By Gail / Just another typical white chick for Barack Mar 30th 2008 at 10:25 pm EDT

Excuse me, but Skelator is much better looking.

Love the Road to Change! | Report to Admin

By ☆ TengoEsperanza ☆ --- Love in Action Mar 30th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

Hi Obama Family!

Here are some ways to walk alongside Barack on the Road to Change! Plz check out these links, even if you cannot give--they are inspiring!

Plz take a look at my fundraising page, it will make you smile. I am a young disabled woman on a fixed income. Thru this campaign, I am expressing my hope in a better future for all. Thanks to your great response, I have raised my goal a little bit, but I am over 90% of the way there,

Link

Stephen Colbert’s DonorsChoose.org Challenge to Help PA schools, Show your support for Obama thru a tax-deductible donation to this fine organization! This is gonna be a landslide of the best kind!

Link

This one is for a classroom in Bloomington, INDIANA, which wants to study biographies and autobiographies including the Audacity of Hope (by student request)—It all starts with the children! They only need about $500 more!

Link

Thank you & bless you for reading & caring, my Obama family!

7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Joseph Mar 30th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

Link

"Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is expected to endorse Sen. Obama Monday, according to a Democrat familiar with her plans. Meanwhile, North Carolina's seven Democratic House members are poised to endorse Sen. Obama as a group -- just one has so far -- before that state's May 6 primary, several Democrats say."

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 30th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

woohooo!

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Mar 30th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Thank you superdelegates and this is good news

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Shiva Mar 30th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

This is big news.
Thank you.

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

YAY YAY YAY!! Cocktail time here in Portland Oregon. I think I shall celebrate and cheer:) Even if a little early for the seven coming over:)

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

YAY YAY YAY!! Cocktail time here in Portland Oregon. I think I shall celebrate and cheer:) Even if a little early for the seven coming over:)

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By DMan08 Mar 30th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

Great post. This is what I like about the Obama family. There is such power in so many of us united and doing things like monitoring what is happening (eg. Texas results) and what is upcoming (eg.more supers!). I love the Obama family.

Re: 7 SUPERs ENDORSING OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Women in Canada - Congratulations President Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 9:29 pm EDT

Oh!

Right on!!!

Obama supporters are world class!!!

Yes You Can!!
Yes You Can!!

Mural in Philly, anyone? | Report to Admin

By Abigail Mar 30th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

So I've been posting this idea all weekend- and I want to throw it out to you guys. first thanks to those who have responded to me.

here's an update:
I'm in the process of having my group "paint your town "Barack"!" approved- where anyone from any town can network and start their own Obama mural.

I've received emails from people who are interested and I have one possible location, but would love to receive more possible locations specifically in Philly, and the more visible the better!

So if you have a house or store or know of someone who does and would love an Obama mural painted- let me know.

I'm an artist, I am in grad school and my friends as well as all of you out there could paint a sweet mural in time for Obama's primary election in PA!!

YES WE CAN!

add me as your friend and let me know what we can accomplish together!!!

all the best!

btw here's my website!

Link

Crazy Brits.... | Report to Admin

By Jeff in Waterloo Mar 30th 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Gore/Obama ticket?

Link

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By 08AMA! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

Hahahaha Not Happening.

Obama will be the top of any ticket.

How about These Combinations...

Obama/Richardson
Obama/Sebelius
Obama/Bresden
Obama/Kaine

Re: Crazy Brits.... | Report to Admin

By Tomás Mar 30th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

you forget Obama/Bloomberg

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By JonnieRae Mar 30th 2008 at 11:26 pm EDT

Obama Richardson is the ticket. It gets us the latino vote, which might otherwise go to McCain. He is well-liked, a nice contrast in styles. WE will get the true dem coalition: black, white, brown. He also has a lot of experience and came in just after Edwards in a lot of the early primries .

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Mar 30th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

Obama /Sebelius ... bwth I'm from Kansas.

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By 08AMA! Mar 30th 2008 at 9:44 pm EDT

wats bwth mean????

Well, It'd make sense, Survey USA showed that if Obama's the nominee, Kansas is a swing state.
As well as the rest of the plains + Texas.

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By Amy Mar 30th 2008 at 10:17 pm EDT

I'm 100% for Obama/Richardson

Final Thoughts On Texas | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! Mar 30th 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

Anyone Like The Irony That It's Obama Who's Winning Pledged Delegates At The Conventions Despite The Fact That Clinton Is The One Trying To Poach Delegates??? He ended It With Almost 60%!

Iowa
Texas

If This Keeps Up, Hillary Won't Need To Worry About Superdelegates!!!

Re: Final Thoughts On Texas | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! Mar 30th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

She says she'll stay in to the very end!

Haha, she can kiss her chances of winning superdelegates goodbye!

Re: Final Thoughts On Texas | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Mar 30th 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT

Well Josh, you know its said "that the ditch you did for someone is usually the one you fall in"..

how to delete a "friend".. | Report to Admin

By Mary R. Il. Mar 30th 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT

How can one delete a "friend" if there is no delete tag underneath their picture due to a long name?

Any help will be appreciated.

Re: how to delete a "friend".. | Report to Admin

By EarthMama4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:47 pm EDT

Oh dear, what has your "friend" done to warrant being deleted? Sorry, I don't know how to delete friends yet I'm still figuring out how to add them. It is a little freaky having virtual "friends" to tell the truth.

Re: how to delete a "friend".. | Report to Admin

By Leo Mar 30th 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

That's interesting. I clicked through the screens and once both people agree to being "friends" I don't see a way to delete them. Maybe I missed it or perhaps they have left out that valuable option.

Re: how to delete a "friend".. | Report to Admin

By Michael in Portland Maine Mar 30th 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

On the right side of the screen you should see "Dashboard", "My Neighborhood", and "Friends". Click on "Friends". Under the list, there should be a "View/Manage All Friends Link". Click on that. You should see a list with "Delete" buttons.

Resistance | Report to Admin

By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch Mar 30th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

...The Hill gang are like teens. If you have ever had one, or if you have ever been one yourself, remember when that hormonal/obstinate age, when they were told to do something and would do the opposite just to be ornery. That's kind of like the Clinton posse at this point in time. They are pushing back real hard right now, because people are telling them what they can and can't do and they've got their shackles up and that is bringing this resistance. So, let's just do our own thing, and let them come to terms with the demise of their campaign on their own. I predict in-fighting and $ problems and the dawning of reality on the supporters.

I have this very distinct mental picture. Close your eyes (o.k. only after you read this):

There's a big grassy field and two very large groups of people are on the opposite ends of that field. One group is yelling and sniping and making rude noises amongst themselves and rude hand gestures to the other group. The other group is oblivious to the cranky group. They are too busy playing frisbee, there are dogs running around, there is a band playing, everyone is dancing and singing and laughing. Once in a while someone might catch on the air, an irritating sound from the other side of the field, they'll glance over, shrug at all the commotion and just start partying again, briefly wondering why anyone would want to be in that other group, so far across the field, away from the fun.

Now which group do you want to be in?

Hillary-The Movie!!! | Report to Admin

By David - LA Mar 30th 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

Here's a GREAT Sunday night feature!!! It is told by people that have worked closely with HRC and REALLY know her!!! It is confirmation to what we ALREADY know!!! Pass it on; especially to those who are sitting on the fence!!!

Link

Michelle B.: Please add this movie to your video list!

Re: History-making day at Penn State/Happy Valley | Report to Admin

By Michael from EriePA Mar 30th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT

There was a rally in the valley that will not be soon forgot! Senator Obama spoke for over an hour before a crowd of 22,000. They are calling it the largest political event ever at Penn State, and PSU has seen many political events in its long history.

It's happening and it will only get better.
YES WE CAN
YES WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD one political rally at a time!

Re: Hillary-The Movie!!! | Report to Admin

By Saska Mar 30th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

This is right wing propaganda by an organization called "Citizens United."

You can read their "About Us" page here:

Link

They are planning a movie just like this one about Obama when he is the nominee. Please don't give them credit now, as it will be hard to take back when they turn their sights on Barack Obama.

Ann Coulter, present in the film and perhaps the most right-wing of right-wing commentators, has "endorsed" Hillary for the Democratic nomination.

Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois Mar 30th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

Wolf Blitzer is so biased against Barack Obama it's not even funny. He continues to portray the race as "neck and neck" despite an almost mathematical elimination of the Clinton campaign. He always gives more time to Clinton surrogates. I have lost respect for him as a journalist.

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! Mar 30th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

Yeah, he's pretty bad.

He had Napolitano on a month ago and asked her if she'd switch to Clinton, she said no, so he cut her off.

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By Brett (Sacramento) Mar 31st 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

Yeah WOLF is annoying! I can't stand how he stutters & stumbles over his words. I think he is envious of Barack's oratory skills! LOL! When Jack Cafferty showed the infamous sniper reel of Hilary, Wolf tried to cover for her with some B.S. about "well there was still a war going on" and Jack said "Did you see the picture with the girl?!" Then Wolf cowered with his tail between his legs! I was rolling on the floor laughing!!!!!

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Mar 30th 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

Sounds like he read the latest Bill Clinton alternate reality e-mail. The newest phrase in alternate reality world in "neck in neck race."

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Mar 30th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

This happened for me about 3 months ago.

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By O-Yes O-Bama O-8 Mar 30th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

When he covers anything on the democratic race, I watch carefully to see who he has on, and who they are supporting.

He is so transparently pro-Clinton. I have never had any respect for him, so losing respect is pretty impossible.

I do feel your pain, and welcome you to vent and rant whenever you need.

Just wait until Obama is the nominee, Wolf will change sides and you will see him probably become very uncomfortable!! LOL!!

YES WE CAN!!

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 30th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

Her statistical odds of winning are placed at 5-12%...

A Wolf in Democrats clothing...

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By Cyndy in CO Mar 30th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

I hope his more-than-biased conduct (I won't even call it "reporting") results in a permanent reduction of viewership after Obama is nominated and elected.

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By Shiva Mar 30th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

Even last week guests of Wolf said "... after her win in Texas and Ohio... ."
If there was any chance of HRC winning in Texas, this weekend Wolf would have had big program with all those guests and hundreds of BREAKING NEWS.

Such dishonest propaganda machine he is!

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:26 pm EDT

Did you see the "situation room" (Blitzer) I believe i was the 7pm cst tonite shwing of the clips of obama and clinton on the trail today - am I crazy or was she using barack's definition of "her" healthcare plan? Barack says you do not hVE TO BUY IT IF YOU LIKE YOUR existing plan and he wants the health care to be as good as he has as a US Senator. I have never heard Hillary say those words until tonite on CNN as sated above. Her plan makes you purchase the plan and you are actually "fined" (so to speak) if you do not buy it - his is as stated above. IT WOUKD SEEM SHE IS USING HIS WORDS AND HIS PLAN NOW ANS CALLING IT HER OWN. I HAVE NEVER BLOGGED HERE BEFORE, SO I AM A LITTLE UNCERTAIN HOW THIS WORKS - I AM S SICK OF SEEING HER GET BY WITH THIS STUFF AND CALLING HIS PLANS HER OWN AND THEN ACCUSING HIM OF COPYING HER! HELP!!

Re: Wolf Blitzer needs to retire. | Report to Admin

By Can-Obama - Canadian for Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:25 pm EDT

No sweat; I have written-off this beast long time ago. He is the real WOLF in sheep's skin - no, actually he is an outright hyena..LOL!

Obama on the View | Report to Admin

By Nicole, NH "sweetie" Mar 30th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

In case you missed Sen Obama on the View, check the interview out here:

Link

Great interview!

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By Doc from Orlando, FL Mar 30th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT

Yes, Great Interview.

New York Times:Obama Communicates, Even Without Words.

"if the fluttery response of the show’s five co-hosts is any harbinger, Mr. Obama will not have any trouble assuaging female voters if Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton drops out of the Democratic race for the White House."

Link

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By CanadianPerspective Mar 30th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

I would trust Barack when it comes to womens rights! Definately would never trust Hillary! As far as I'm concerned, she's a sellout!

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By Doc from Orlando, FL Mar 30th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

Obama on ABC "The View"

Link

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By dee522 Mar 30th 2008 at 10:21 pm EDT

Obama should have no problem getting the women's vote. He has great respect for women...he was raised by women, he has a bright, independent wife and two daughters. He's been surrounded! I'm sure he wants the best opportunities for all the women in his life and would be an advocate for all the issues that concern us.

This is my first post and I see it says "unregistered" even though I'm listed as dee522...I have to figure this out...not too computer savvy. Help?

Re: Texas for change | Report to Admin

By fholley Mar 30th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

Just wanted to share my thoughts on how much this campaign has changed my life. Middle aged white and former head-in-the-sand republican, I joined the campaign right after Obama announced and have been working with my daughter for months. But nothing has been as rewarding as to join with Dallas grassroots and Obama staff in bringing the results of the March 4 Texas primary and caucus to a clear win today. At 2am Friday night, with only 8 volunteers left at Dallas headquarters, we were being guided by the lawyers to respond to each and every bogus Clinton credential challenge. They dumped them on us late in the afternoon and all had to be responded to before the conventions on Saturday. As a delegate myself I was able to see how the Clinton campaign tried to stall the democratic process in my Senate district, holding up the process while credentials had to assess each challenge. I am certain that part of the plan was to get delegates to tire and go home. So to those of you wonderful Obama Texans who stuck it out...what a feeling,huh? I have never been prouder of my state, my Obama family, and myself. And how wonderful the paid Obama staff was! We won Texas and we will win the nomination and I am, for the first time in my life, proud to be an American and know what that means.

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By Dianne from Brooklyn, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Go TEXAS!

Go OBAMA!

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By firefly : a call to the better angels of our nature Mar 30th 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

thankyou for everything..your time and energy and perseverance...thank everyone !!!

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By Nicky from Fort Lauderdale, FL Mar 30th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

Thanks you so much for your dedication.

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By Patricia from El Sobrante CA Mar 30th 2008 at 10:01 pm EDT

Countdown h with KO is on West Coast NBC NOW 7PM

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By Doug Mar 30th 2008 at 11:12 pm EDT

fholley,

Thank you so much for your time and effort. It has been rewarded with the results in Texas and I'm getting a feeling you're going be very proud in about nine months time :)

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By CatholicMamaforObama Mar 30th 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

Thanks for sticking it out this weekend and bringing home the delegates!! You are right-the Obama staff is wonderful. Encounters with them are like meeting up with old friends.

So true! | Report to Admin

By Virginia S. Mar 30th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

Accountability is the first step to a representative government.

Hannity's America | Report to Admin

By Nomination>FISA;PE>SOS;next time to be betrayed by a politician:2012 Mar 30th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

He is a low life, lower than ever before.

huff post | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

So is this the first paper out with the Texas results?

Link

Please donate for "Chili" | Report to Admin

By OBAMA CAMPAIGN WITHDRAWAL.....I NEED TO CANVASS OR PHONEBANK OR SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!! Mar 30th 2008 at 9:24 pm EDT

Hi Obama Family

My daschound of 15 years had his last breath about 3 hours ago.I have been so involved with this campaign, and I have no regrets, but I had not spent a lot of time as I usually do with our so loved "CHILI". He was such an awesome dog and he lived a very fulfilled life. Can you find it your heart to donate to my personal fundraising page? In honor of by lovely Chili.

Thanks to everyone.

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By Connie Mar 30th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

So sorry to hear about Chili. I have a 17 year old weenie dog and she's as bad as ever!

I will make a donation for Chili. Take care; I have lost two weenie dogs so I know how you feel.

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By Wanda from VA Mar 30th 2008 at 10:14 pm EDT

I'm so sorry about Chili. I have a 10 year old weiner dog "Nia" whom I love dearly. She is still going strong and is such a joy in my life. I will donate for Chili.

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By Amy Mar 30th 2008 at 10:14 pm EDT

I have lost two weenie dogs as well.

I'm so sorry :(

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By OBAMA CAMPAIGN WITHDRAWAL.....I NEED TO CANVASS OR PHONEBANK OR SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!! Mar 30th 2008 at 9:40 pm EDT

Here's my link sorry:

Link

Re: Please donate for "Chili" | Report to Admin

By EarthMama4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

Sorry for your loss. We lost our 12 year old Shiba Inu "Ginger" last August. We now have a wonderful puppy, an Icelandic Sheepdog named "Tinna" but as much as we love her, she can't replace our Ginger.

This has me wondering, are the Obamas dog-people???

Lisa in Pensacola FL

ADVERTISING | Report to Admin

By ALBERT J from Atco, NJ Mar 30th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

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By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 9:53 pm EDT

Spam?

Obama for President | Report to Admin

By Hussein from Canada-Alberta Mar 30th 2008 at 9:47 pm EDT

I wrote to the Obama HQ before asking them how can Canadians donate to the Obama campaign, they haven't reply me yet, I can understand they're busy, can someone here tell me how, Obama is very big here in Alberta and everybody is asking the same questions.
Also I belong to the progressive conservative of Canada let by prime minister Stephen Harper and have being donating $15.00/mth for last 10yrs. I just send back my monthly payment voucher to the party with the following message "untill the prime minister finished his investigation about who said what and where about the NAFTA-gate and let the world know, I am done with PC party"
NOT THIS TIME! YES WE CAN MAKE THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE!

Re: Obama for President | Report to Admin

By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 30th 2008 at 10:05 pm EDT

Hi fellow Hussein,

Only US citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) can make monetary contributions to our campaign as per the information provided on the donation page.

Ways in which those from overseas can contribute is by blogging (like you're doing now) by holding other politicians/media accountable for what they say and report(like you did when you wrote to your politicla party in Canada).

You can also join our phone bank and make calls to various states that will hold nomination primaries soon eg. PA, NC, IN, WV, OR.

Also, you may be able to get in touch with Americans living in Canada-get to know which candidate they prefer, why they prefer that candidate and talk to them about why you like Barack and what his platform/positions are on the issues and how they compare.

Hope that helps

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I adopted the name Hussein to denounce the politics of fear, suspicion and hatred.

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By OBAMA SUPPORTER FROM CANADA Mar 30th 2008 at 10:17 pm EDT

Hussein, I too am a Canadian and a supporter from Canada and realize that we are unable to contribute. Since I was unable to support the campaign I decided to support Barack Obama and bought his books, "Dreams from My Father" and "The Audacity of Hope". I am about 1/2 way through "Dreams from My Father". It is a wonderful read...I hope you don't mind shedding a few tears!!

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By Stanley H. Krute Mar 30th 2008 at 10:48 pm EDT

Howdy Hussein dang that's a great name

I believe that you can set up a fund-raising page on this site so that US Citizens can donate in your honor. They are donating, not you.

Anyone have a solid opinion from HQ as regards the okay-ness of that ?

== stanley h. for hussein a patriotic name

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By bitter-sweet(ie) anne Mar 31st 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

I have an idea but isn't sure if this is okay.

Since I am longing to get my hands on some Obama merchandise, perhaps someone whom we trust on this campaign .... like a regular known blogger here (so that we know for sure he money will be used for the pruposes of promoting Obama) ... can sell some of the stuff on eBay .... and the proceeds be used to complement the campaign like maybe purchase airline tickets for supporters who want to go canvassing, phone cards, or buy food for the local meets .... is this illegal? Just use the proceeds (the profits from the sale that is) in some way that contribute to the campaign efforts without breaking campaign regulations. Or are there independent efforts by supporters that can be done without breaking the rules? Maybe create a People around the World for Obama or something.

Healthcare | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Mar 30th 2008 at 9:52 pm EDT

From Elizabeth Edwards:

Link

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By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 10:01 pm EDT

Not re: this article in particular, but does anyone else find the LA Times to be just about the most biased paper in the world when it comes to HRC?

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By captain o - hopemonger Mar 30th 2008 at 10:06 pm EDT

LA Times is an (R) paper. Not at all surprising that they LUV Hillary Clinton.

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By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 10:08 pm EDT

That would explain it.

I'm glad the Chicago Tribune seems to be perched in the middle with their coverage (they're the most conservative here, and they actually endorsed Obama)

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 10:13 pm EDT

I find it appalling that Elizabeth or her cowardly husband want to speak to the media - they are not in a position to judge anyone when they refuse to take a stand on what they believe in - true cowards.

They care so much now...BS!

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By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 10:26 pm EDT

"Holtz-Eakin said McCain's policy would harness "the power of competition to produce greater coverage for Americans." Because McCain's plan would lower the cost of healthcare through competition, Holtz-Eakin said, it would reduce costs for consumers with or without preexisting conditions."

We've known all about "harnessing the power of competition". Funny how it never seems to work in favor of the consumer when it comes to big fundamental things like health care, energy, military contracts...

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! Mar 30th 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

You got that right. Congress and HRC put the fox in charge of the hen house 12 years ago, or so, and it's been downhill ever since. CEO salaries go up, clerk and administrative salaries in the insurance companies go up, premiums go up, provider fees go down, benefits go down.

Besides that, as Barack's statement above tells us, a couple of companies are taking over the whole thing (and thus controlling providers even more). It was supposed to be more efficient. Hasn't turned out that way at all. Hospitals going for profit was supposed to be more efficient. Hasn't turned out that way at all.

And now, getting the health care system back to prevention and not for profit isn't going to be easy.

Let's Run the Board! | Report to Admin

By retired and inspired in Ohio Mar 30th 2008 at 9:52 pm EDT

I'm so relieved that Obama has spoken in favor of Sen. Clinton not dropping out of the race now. It' only a matter of time until she will. I am an avid female Obama supporter that predicts we can Run the Board in the next 10 primaries. That way we let everyone vote and decisively show that Obama won the nomination fair and square. All the way to the White House.

A Shameless Plug | Report to Admin

By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 10:05 pm EDT

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STOP - LOSS

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This is an OUTSTANDING Film - A MUST SEE for all Obama supporters - Obama opposed the war and is committed to bringing our beloved troops home!
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After you take the kids to see Horton hears a Who - take yourself or loved one on a date to see Stop - Loss!

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By Amy Mar 30th 2008 at 10:12 pm EDT

I saw this film yesterday.

Very moving, very sad.

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 10:18 pm EDT

It really brings home the struggles our soldiers face. They serve our country with pride and then... well... they get sent back.... some don't return... they don't get married.... they don't have families... they don't get to start a business... We must bring them home!

I saw this film today in Beverly Hills and people were cursing George Bush and applauding certain scenes - it was great!

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By Brett (Sacramento) Mar 31st 2008 at 4:07 am EDT

I took my kids to see HORTON HEARS A WHO and all I could see was political symbolism paralleling the Dem race. Horton was Barack and Hillary was the evil Kangaroo who wanted to "toast the little guys" for her own status! I was entertaining and had a great message!

OBAMA 08

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By ♫Dawn ♫Omama ♫ Mar 30th 2008 at 10:26 pm EDT

Awesome movie, "Stop Loss." We took the kids last night...to make sure the message hit home.

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

Wow! You took the kids! That's awesome!

Worth IT | Report to Admin

By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Mar 30th 2008 at 10:14 pm EDT

After all my campaigning, time, efforts, freezing and donations, Today made me realize why I do it all and would do it again anytime for Barack. I seen President Obama today at a Town Hall in Harrisburg PA.....and I am more inspired then before. He was amazing, the crowd was amazing and he was funny and honest...He can bring change and wants to work with all people, no Matter what happens, he will go down in history. If you get a chance go see him and you will feel happy when you walk out...Thank you Barack Obama

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By Dianne from Brooklyn, NY Mar 30th 2008 at 10:18 pm EDT

Does anyone know when Barack is having the rally in Philadelphia? Date and time please!!!!

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By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Mar 30th 2008 at 10:25 pm EDT

Not sure about Philly but Heard he will be at West Chester, but he will be in philly sometime for sure...Maybe around the time he has the debate if not this week....I saw him tonight, It was amazing

Re: Healthcare | Report to Admin

By Kristy Mar 30th 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

Elizabeth Edwards has incurable cancer!!! Obviously health care is the biggest issue for her. We all make our decisions based on what is foremost in our lives -- our experiences, our beliefs.

We want everyone to "perform" on our time frame. But lets cut these folks some slack. John has suffered defeat in his presidential ambitions twice now. He has got to be overcoming that emotionally. It's tough when a dream doesn't become a reality. His wife and partner has limited time -- even though she says her cancer is being controlled. Their children are still so little. I admire them for continuing on with optimism and wanting to continue to be part of the national dialog.

He will endorse when he does. We will still be victorious.

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Mar 31st 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Kristy,

I absolutely agree with you!

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

We can all speak out about what we don't like! We need to stand for what we do - It's sad she nor her husband has made that decision!

I get that she's ill, but she's alright financially - her husband is a millionaire and they have healthcare - that's not an issue for her.

What is also sad is that thousands of Americans will be diagnosed with a disease requiring immediate attention and they won't be able to get the help they need.

What would be powerful is if she stood up and said if I were the one of thousands of women who don't have health care during a crisis I would want a plan that included xyz.

That's effective and does more than put others down who are fighting for healthcare reform!

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By Kristy Mar 30th 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

Point well taken

and I have read that Elizabeth is a little bitter because she feels that if Barack had not run it would have been John in this position to win the nomination.

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

Thanks Kristy!

That makes sense...

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By In the shadow of Katahdin Mar 30th 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

My 35 year old sister died of breast cancer five years ago. Hers, too, metastisized to her bones, as well as liver and brain. She left behind two children the same age as the Edwards
little ones. She did not have the insurance plan that the Edwards' have. She only had medicaid. In her memory, I will not be bitter towards Elizabeth about the insurance matter. When faced with death, she had a strength that was inpenetrable, as I am sure Elizabeth has. She had to for her children. She told people that her cancer was under control until she went into a two day coma and never spoke again. It was under "control" because she received chemo EVERY week for 9 months to prolong her life. She died within 2 weeks of discontinuing treatment. One thing we learned is that no matter what kind of insurance we have, there is no survival when this has spread. Elizabeth is going through this and their family should be spending every moment saying goodbye. There are plenty of endorsements to go around. At this point, that should be the furthest thing from John's mind. With all the love and compassion around here, it should be the furthest from ours. Instead, why can't we just flood his website with e-cards, expecting nothing in return. In honor of Maggie. That is what she would have liked.

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 31st 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Thank you Paula - you provided a beautiful reminder of what it's all about!

I remember taking in a homeless person who died in my home within a week of leaving the hospital - she didn't have health insurance and could have lived had she received treatment for her colon cancer during the early stages. She didn't have much to leave the world but her words.

Even if you don't have much - you do have something. Words are powerful they live beyond our lives.

I'm belive that Elizabeths words can be used to bring about change too.

But I understand your point as well as Kristy's

Thank you both!

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By In the shadow of Katahdin Mar 31st 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

On another note: the war. This is what kind of person Maggie was. On the morning of 9/11, while I ran around her sick bed talking of wiping out Afghanistan, she calmly said, "Turn the other cheek." I was dumbfounded. She said she knew how it felt to have limited time. She said many more innocent people would die needlessly. She told me noone would sacrifice their own life the way these terrorists did without a very strong belief. She said America was a respected superpower around the world and instead of revenge, it was an opportunity to show the entire world our compassion and true strength by banding together with our allies to understand this atrocity and ensure that it would never be repeated in any land. She said to let it end here because if we didn't, we would wind up fighting on other fronts as well. I couldn't fathom this line of thought. I attributed it to the brain tumor. She died shortly before we invaded Iraq.

LOOKS LIKE NEWS TO ME | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Mar 30th 2008 at 10:21 pm EDT

From TPM at 9:50 pm. EDT:

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is expected to endorse Sen. Obama Monday, according to a Democrat familiar with her plans. Meanwhile, North Carolina's seven Democratic House members are poised to endorse Sen. Obama as a group -- just one has so far -- before that state's May 6 primary, several Democrats say.

Link

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By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Mar 30th 2008 at 10:26 pm EDT

As I have said, the super delegates have never been a threat to thsi movement; they are the ones who know best how important it is to have the head of the ticket be a leade who,along with his supporters, can sweep to vitory in November, and bring along many, many more elected folks who believe in the new politics. On to the campaign against Senator McCain!

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By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Mar 30th 2008 at 10:29 pm EDT

As I have said, the super delegates have never been a threat to this movement; they are the ones who know best how important it is to have the head of the ticket be a leader who,along with his supporters, can sweep to victory in November, and bring along many, many more elected folks who believe in the new politics. On to the campaign against Senator McCain!

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By Lmoor Mar 30th 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

What an incredible group of kids! I have faith in each and every one of you. You all are just beautiful. Thank you for inspiring US!

He should have directly answered the | Report to Admin

By Barbara Mar 30th 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

He should have directly answered the oligarchy question- it was an important question that should have had a direct answer. Although he did indirectly answer it.

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By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Mar 30th 2008 at 10:49 pm EDT

i would've liked an answer. i've been trying to come up with one myself, in his position, and can't find one that wouldn't end up with the press causing trouble over

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By Kristy Mar 30th 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

Barbara -- I am a little out of the loop. What was the question, or where could I watch the exchange. do you have a link. Thanks

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By Robin Pontiac, MI Mar 30th 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

Hello everyone:
Just a reminder to register for the National rally. Contact me @ akatude10@yahoo.com if you need more information.

Fired up and ready to go...(on day one:)

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By Robin Pontiac, MI Mar 30th 2008 at 10:36 pm EDT

Hello everyone:
Just a reminder to register for the National rally. Contact me @ akatude10@yahoo.com if you need more information.

Fired up and ready to go...(on day one:)

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By Dr.Taruna Mar 30th 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

Robin,
Could you pls send me the details and of the rally with special reference to VA.

Adopt North America/ donate under $20 in a fun way | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Mar 30th 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

newer posts | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Mar 30th 2008 at 10:39 pm EDT

Have your heard these ones? | Report to Admin

By CanadianPerspective Mar 30th 2008 at 10:39 pm EDT

"Political experts are now saying it's almost impossible for Hillary Clinton to win, and everyone is urging her to call it quits and go home to Bill. Except, of course, Bill. 'Stay out there, honey!'" --Jay Leno

"Hillary Clinton's campaign is trying to embarrass Barack Obama. Have you seen this? They have circulated pictures of Obama wearing tribal dress. Obama wanted to strike back, but there are no pictures of Hillary wearing a dress." --Craig Ferguson

"In an upcoming interview with the gay magazine The Advocate, Hillary Clinton says the rumors about her being a lesbian are not true and she says she's never had sex with a woman, no matter how many times Bill has begged her to." --Jay Leno

"Bill Clinton is out there promoting his new book. ... In an interview, former President Bill Clinton says that most people don't know Hillary has the world's best laugh. Bill added, 'I get to hear it every time she pushes me down the stairs.'" --Conan O'Brien

"A new novelty item is now being sold. Get this, it's a Hillary Clinton nutcracker that cracks nuts between its legs. Yeah, Hillary calls the nutcracker silly, and Bill Clinton calls it chillingly lifelike"--Conan O'Brien

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By EarthMama4Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:57 pm EDT

I object to these sort of personal comments about Hillary. We have plenty to criticize in her public life without posting to mean-spirited, misogynistic comments however humorous they might be.

Repeat them to your friends but lets keep it off the blog.

Respectfully,

Lisa in Pensacola FL

attention clinton supporters | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Mar 30th 2008 at 10:39 pm EDT

TEXAS | Report to Admin

By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Mar 30th 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT

Sheila Jackson-Lee gets booed by Houston Dems
Video from Senate District 13 (Harris County), where there were 3627 delegates (and an estimated 5000+ people present):

The crowd was overwhelmingly African-American, and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee had to wait a couple of minutes for the booing and Obama-chanting to subside. She kept repeating, "I'll wait for you to stop."

She is one of the Texas superdelegates, and her constituents are leaning on her to reverse her support for Hillary.

Link

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By Patrice from Gardena, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 10:55 pm EDT

While I feel for her, she knew her voters would swing toward Obama. She like many early on jumped on Hillary's bandwagon. The truth is many in California (those that voted early) which they could take thier vote back.
She'll have a hard time when she needs to run again for her seat.

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By NorCal Woman Mar 30th 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

I always have admired Sheila Jackson. I do not know what favors she owes the Clintons-because most of her surrogates have some reason to be chained by them. They seem to think everyone owes them something. Look what they did to Richardson, because he thought from his heart and own mind. They hang their friends out to dry if they do not do as they are told by Bill and Hill.

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By DaveJ Mar 30th 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

When she is up for election again, Texans will make sure she is held accountable. Good luck Sheila Jackson-Lee.

last video | Report to Admin

By Bailey from Taos NM Mar 30th 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

The furthest video on the right hand side (Bronx students) is so indicative of the huge effect Barack is having on this country.

BIG SUPER DELEGATE NEWS | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Mar 30th 2008 at 10:43 pm EDT

From the Wall Street Journal tonight:

Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota is expected to endorse Sen. Obama Monday, according to a Democrat familiar with her plans. Meanwhile, North Carolina's SEVEN Democratic House members are poised to endorse Sen. Obama as a group -- just one has so far -- before that state's May 6 primary, several Democrats say. (EMPHASIS ON "SEVEN" ADDED)

Link

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By Clark (Kapaa, Hawaii) Mar 30th 2008 at 10:47 pm EDT

Hey Old NJ Dem. You beat me with the same news.

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By Dr.Taruna Mar 30th 2008 at 11:03 pm EDT

Is Sen.Amy a superdelegate ?

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By DaveJ Mar 30th 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

All dem senators are supers.

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By Barack or Bust Mar 30th 2008 at 11:19 pm EDT

yep!

Up coming Endorsements | Report to Admin

By Clark (Kapaa, Hawaii) Mar 30th 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

I just read that we have more endorsements coming for Obama. It was in the Dail Kos.
Link

Olbermann? | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 30th 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

Did Olbermann air? I can't find it online. It's usually on msnbc. If anyone has a link, or knows if it's just not up yet, I'd be grateful!

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 11:03 pm EDT

I believe he only airs Monday - Friday

The link is below:

Link

Re: Olbermann? | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Mar 30th 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

It was on NBC at 7pm et

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By Patrice from Gardena, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

SaSa,
He had a guest on tonight that said if Obama wins just about everything he is predicted to win on May 6, it would be over. Hillary could then even claim her delegates from FL and MI and it wouldn't matter.

Who is winning? | Report to Admin

By The blessed by Obama Mar 30th 2008 at 10:55 pm EDT

Who won TX?
Who is tasting a BYER'S REMORSE?

Who is good?
who is bad?

Who is Hillary?
Where is inevitable land?

Yes WE CAN
and
Here is BARACK

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By Michelle in Texas Mar 30th 2008 at 11:07 pm EDT

I just found this on the Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... www.startelegram.com

March 30, 2008
CLINTON ADMITS CAUCUS DEFEAT BUT MARGIN IN DISPUTE
Hillary Clinton's campaign concedes losing the first two steps of the "Texas Two Step" caucuses to Barack Obama. What's still in dispute is the former first lady's margin of defeat.

Clinton, of course, won the popular vote on March 4, netting her four Texas delegates via the March 4 primary. But Obama's lopsided victory in the caucuses erased her lead. Obama folks say he netted nine delegates in the caucuses. Do the math and the Illinois senator would have five more pledged Texas delegates than Clinton, a 99-94 split. That's how CNN projected it weeks ago.

But while Clinton's top Texas honcho, Garry Mauro, acknowledged losing the county-level conventions to Obama Saturday and Sunday, he said it was too soon to make precise delegate predictions. He agreed Obama was ahead Sunday night, but said it was between one and three pledged delegates statewide.

"It looks like he’s got a small lead, but it’s a lot smaller than it was on Election Night,’’ Mauro said

That the two presidential candidates are still fighting so intensely over what appears to be at most three Texas delegates -- weeks after voters went to the polls -- indicates just how bitterly contested the 2008 Democratic race has become. Obama leads Clinton nationally by about 125 delegates, depending on who’s doing the counting.

Obama thanked his Texas supporters in a statement released by his campaign Sunday night.

“I want to thank the record-setting number of Texans who participated in the caucuses and helped our campaign secure an important victory in Texas,” said Obama. “Texans from across the state sent a crystal clear message that families across America are ready for change in Washington.”

-- Jay Root

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By Michelle in Texas Mar 30th 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

More ...

BARACK OBAMA WINS CAUCUSES, HAS TEXAS DELEGATE LEAD
Barack Obama dominated Hillary Clinton in round two of the state caucus process over the weekend, leaving the Illinois senator poised to win more pledged national delegates from Texas despite narrowly losing the popular vote a few weeks ago.

The results won’t truly be official until the Democrats meet at their state party convention in June, but Obama’s legendary organizational strength -- helping him win 14 of the last 17 caucuses, including the one here –- all but assures he’ll leave Texas with more pledged delegates than Clinton.

The Clinton campaign, which had strongly criticized the caucuses as chaotic and prone to shenanigans, hadn't issued a statement as of late Sunday afternoon. The Obama campaign declared victory Saturday evening. Based on unofficial numbers provided by Burnt Orange Report and the Associated Press, Obama will have a net gain of at least three and probably five pledged national delegates from Texas. CNN earlier projected a net gain of five.

Of course there are still 35 Texas superdelegates who can pick whomever they wish. Nearly half remain uncommitted as of now, recent surveys have shown.

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By Matthew from Milpitas, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 11:55 pm EDT

This just illustrates why everyone hates the Clintons- the March 4 tally had Obama ahead 56/44 in the caucus- which gave him a 38-29 split of delegates. However, this had no superdelegates in it. For Clinton to get her 30-37 split of delegates, she need only get the margin down to 55.96%. If you simply take 345 state superdelegates and split them down the middle that will reduce the margin down to 55.96%. Therefore, nothing happened on March 30 except the obvious...and there was no Clinton victory.

twisting the knife | Report to Admin

By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

Not to twist the knife, but here's an article from this weekend I overlooked. It describes perfectly (IMHO) the relief a lot of us seem to be feeling w/the "sniper fire!" incident.

Link

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By DaveJ Mar 30th 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

Thanks for the link. I had missed it too.

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By Max Hussein Who lives in orange County California and has HOPE! Mar 31st 2008 at 2:02 am EDT

Sent the Writer at the WSj.. a small piece of my mind too.. and happened to mention she may want to take a look into the entire RON PAUL episode scheduled for trial in LA just following the PA primary....

Peace in the OC

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By Diane Hussein Mar 30th 2008 at 11:24 pm EDT

I enjoyed the article, especially the note about Bill Richardson having a look of ecstasy, as he ran toward the daylight and endorsed Mr. Obama.

She took the thoughts right out of my mind. When I watched the video of Bill Richardson endorsing Obama, I thought, "Wow. Bill sure looks relieved and happy."

LOL!

It is obvious that the Clintons were feared, not liked.

Texas | Report to Admin

By Debby in Albuq., NM Mar 30th 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

Am I missing something? The latest round of Texas' caucus seems to be saying, according to BOR, that BO has won both pledged delegates AND popular vote in Texas now.

This should be a big news story on MSM, even an HRC-biased MSM, should it not?

Why isn't this all over the media? BO Wins Texas After All!

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By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 11:35 pm EDT

Unless there was some recount somewhere that I missed, I think it's solid that she won the primaries portion of texas, but it does look like Obama's got the caucuses and the main portion of the delegates, so yeah--in reality, he won Texas. But Hillary and MSM don't live in reality these days.

But we do. He won the delegates in a delegate race.

D-Day MAY 6 | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

MAY 6, 2008 IS OUR BIG DAY!!!
Tonite on Keith's show he had a guest that stated
if Senator Obama wins every thing he is predicted to win come May 6, he would essentially be the closest to the nomination.
He said at that point, Hillary could even claim her pledged delegates from FL and MI and it still wouldn't matter. (I humbly believe she can't claim any from MI since Obama name was not on ballot)
So if what this gentleman said is true...we just need to hold out and work and donate and endure the crazy madness from MSM and others thru May 6.

to

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By Patrice from Gardena, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 11:26 pm EDT

P.S.
IF Hillary takes this all the way to the convention in Denver...the democrats are in trouble no matter what people say. This will not help us!!!!

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By Matthew from Milpitas, CA Mar 31st 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

Let's approach this logically- if Obama has a 10% lead in the pledged delegates- it is only logical that he should have a 10% lead or more in superdelegates....so if Clinton has 250 supers, and Obama has 215 supers, he needs 60 supers just to get to parity- where he should be...

the powers that be should be able to orchestrate around 60 supers that would come out and put things at parity....which would end this. I believe the party is making this much more difficult than it has to be...logically this can be accomplished without piling on....Clinton built her lead in supers when they thought they were rubber stamping something, and clearly most of these people would love to have their vote back...

Clinton is then free to carry on and run out the schedule, but of course this would turn off the spigot on the fundraising, which will end this, but that should have happened a long time ago....there is no way on god's green earth that so much money should be spent on an intramural fight.

This illustrates why why the Democrats have only controlled the White House for 12 of the last 40 years.

Daily Show | Report to Admin

By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter Mar 30th 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

I just saw an ad for the new Daily Show, and it looks like John Stewart has gotten a hold of a young (very young) superdelegate and has done an interview. This should be REALLY interesting...

the young man says that Celene Dion is his favorite singer, to which Stewart replies (paraphrased) "you really have your finger on the pulse of the young voter". Oh my. Maybe it's all a joke--we'll see.

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By Patrice from Gardena, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

Tastytone,
Just wanted to say HI. Haven't heard from you on the blog or maybe I just missed it. Wasn't the crowd of 22,000 amazing!

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By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 30th 2008 at 11:33 pm EDT

That's incredible. I so love this movement of change!

More-than-equal footing | Report to Admin

By Harry Mar 30th 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

You have more delegates, much more money, you’re John McCain to her Mike Huckabee.

So why act as if she’s on equal footing? Because the Clintons are acting as if they are, and the Obama camp is letting them. Her floating the idea of him working for her a few weeks ago was genius. This is causing real problems for Sen. Barack Obama. The answer isn’t for Sen. Hillary Clinton to quit, it’s for Obama to convince her supporters to abandon her.

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By Geo Mar 31st 2008 at 12:00 am EDT

Harrison wrote:

"The answer isn’t for Sen. Hillary Clinton to quit, it’s for Obama to convince her supporters to abandon her."

That's exactly right. We may wish she would quit, but it's not in the least bit useful to pursue it, and definitely not effective to be seen as pursuing it.

We have the lead and we must influence her supporters to move from away her in numbers. And we can't vilify them in the process.

That's going to take voter by voter work.

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By Matthew from Milpitas, CA Mar 31st 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

This whole thing about Obama saying HRC has the right to stay in this is brilliant- it is as someone alluded to- the equivalent of when the Clintons offered Obama the VP- you are assuming the upperhand....the more they can make her seem like Mike Huckabee the better...even if the press defends her it is irrelevant...because it only undermines her more when they start talking about letting the American people have their say because it turns into a philosophical argument about the democratic process as opposed to an argument as to who is winning. When HRC is stumping she is starting to sound like Hucakbee saying she is in it until someone reaches 1191.

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By Peggy Mar 30th 2008 at 11:39 pm EDT

I love Baracks honesty and his commitment to staying positive in this campaign. He is a role model for our children. This is how we tell our kids we want them to treat others and he is living it out. I am so thankful to have someone with so much character in such an influential position. Hopefully he will be the next president of the United States.

Yes we can!!!

Re: Way to go!!Foreign Media speaks better about Barack Obama then the Media in the United States,,,Please ask yourself why? | Report to Admin

By MissSBD Mar 30th 2008 at 11:52 pm EDT

Even the media from foreign country can appreciate and speak good about a good leader like Barack Obama. Fox News Network who leads the main stream media is too busy bashing Barack Obama because of his race. You have CLOSET RACIST like Sean Hannity leading the smear campaign as others engage too. I agree with the foreign media when they talk about the Bush Administration but of course Sean Hannity thinks George Bush was a great president. He is too dumb to see that Bush has really destroyed the United States around the world. A CLOSET RACIST like Sean Hannity doesn't know much because he still think people doesn't see that he is one of the biggest racist around along with Pat Buchanan.

It is time for America to stand up and stop allowing people like Sean Hannity, Pat Buchanan, and Steve Doocy to name a few from causing racial division in America.

The foreign media can at least report the Democratic Race correctly. They even said that Barack Obama has pulled way ahead of Hillary Clinton while our media is still calling it a close race. As you can see Barack Obama race doesn't matter to foreign media, they just report the Democratic Presidential Nomination the way it is while our media loves to "MISSPEAK" like Hillary Clinton.

Please see the video of the foreign media discussing the Presidential Election:

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By Lynn Mar 30th 2008 at 11:52 pm EDT

Peggy, I so agree with you! We all need to do what we can to help get him into the Whitehouse! I just got done emailing all of the undecided superdelagates of my state (IA). I'm hoping that what a citizen has to say will have some kind of impact on their decision.

Obama 08!

Be Not Afraid, People! | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Mar 30th 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

ATTENTION, EVERYONE: THIS IS AN URGENT REMINDER.

IF YOU GET ANY CALLS FROM SOME MAJOR POLLING ORGANIZATION (PEW, GALLUP, RASMUSSEN, CNN OPINION RESEARCH CORP, WSJ, ETC.) ASKING FOR YOUR OPINION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AL GORE STEPPING IN TO UNITE THE PARTY, TELL THEM FLATLY: "NO, I BELIEVE BARACK OBAMA ALONE CAN UNITE OUR PARTY AND OUR COUNTRY!"

CLINTONISTAS... YES! CLINTONISTAS are floating the idea of calling in Al Gore to "save' the party from division because they don't want to see Barack take the nomiation that he deserves. They are using Fox, CNN, MSNBC and even some superdelegates to poison the atmosphere with that idea. Please, DO NOT BUY ONTO THAT.

And lately, they same Clintonistas, through NYT op-ed by Mario Cuomo, are suggesting that Barack must sign a pledge to make Billary the VEEP right now in order to guarantee her support. That sort of implicit blackmail - couched as an imperative for party unity - is simply unacceptable.

I have even noticed that some of ours have been approached with the idea, and they are naively circulating it via emails and on their personal Obama blogs. Please, refrain from that.

Why are some of us losing faith in Barack, panicking and spreading fear among us, at a moment when we are winning clear and clean? What is all this story about Al Gore being needed to come and save us? We have no reason to fear! Barack will win the nomination and he will unite the party for the final victory...

FOR MORE ON THIS BURNING ISSUE, GO TO THIS LINK:
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Pastor Manning | Report to Admin

By In the shadow of Katahdin Mar 31st 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

This guy is insane. Said Obama was BORN trash. Just saw it while channel surfing. On the forbidden channel Fox. He said a whole lot more. Started out talking about obama girl. For those who were appalled by Wright's sound bites, you would find Wright a breath of fresh air on his worst day. This guy could very well have a future address in hell. BTW I love Rev. Wright after watching several sermons in full.

Endorsements | Report to Admin

By Carressa Mar 31st 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

Good News Good News. Check out the link

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By Carressa Mar 31st 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has gone the mile. Congrats for her support for Obama!!!

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CLINTON OVERSEAS MONEY | Report to Admin

By Marianne Mar 31st 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

"Time for Hillary to drop Out" from the "Little Brother Forum" by I believe Chris Pearson.
Hillary Lends Her Campaign $5 Million – Where Did the Money Come From?

Last week, in this space I wrote that Bill Clinton’s business dealings around the world could create a conflict of interest with respect to Hillary’s position in the U.S. Senate and her candidacy for President of the United States.

According to the New York Post: “Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton loaned her campaign $5 million from her personal bank accounT, officials acknowledged today — a surprising twist in the deadlocked race for the Democratic nomination… Clinton’s fundraising for January paled in comparison to rival Sen. Barack Obama’s officials said.”

Now, candidates have from time to time drawn significant funds from their personal accounts to cover campaign expenses. But Hillary Clinton's husband is a former president who uses his history in the White House to leverage business deals in an unprecedented fashion. The former president has traveled the world accumulating tens of millions of dollars in speaking fees from foreign interests (such as Dubai and Chinese communist interests). He also seems to have struck business deals with companies that don’t require him to work or to assume any financial risk.

For example, The Wall Street Journal reported that Bill Clinton is due to receive a $20 million buyout from billionaire businessman Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies. By Burkle’s own estimate, Clinton averaged about 500 hours per year, or 10 hours per week, on the Yucaipa business without making any financial investment. To say that’s a sweetheart deal is a gross understatement.

Question: What does Burkle expect in return for his generosity? And what about Bill Clinton’s other financial angels, many of whom reside overseas?

Hillary shares a bank account with her husband, payments to Bill Clinton are, in effect, payments to her. It was bad enough that she was a senator on the indirect take, but this is especially troubling now that Hillary has decided to use these assets to get elected president. Is there any real doubt that Bill’s business and speaking fee payments were de facto campaign contributions? Dubious foreign interests just give it to the Clintons directly. And now that money is being laundered, clean as a whistle, into Hillary’s campaign coffers.

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By John Hay - An Australian for Barack Mar 31st 2008 at 6:48 am EDT

Dead Right Diane!

A great comment yesterday from an Obama supporter.

By Diane from Cleveland..(now on my website)-Link

Excerpt:- ”Well, I have to say something here. Being a white woman, 50 years old, a lifelong Republican, I am an avid, strong supporter for Obama, almost obsessed! -Link

email: john@tellingthoughts.com
website: Link

See "The Power of One - Link - the profile on Barack everyone's talking about.

May I invite you to add my name to your Obama friends. Thank you JH.

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By 08AMA! Mar 31st 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

Wow, I just saw the Pew, Gallup, & Rasmussen Polls, and I'm feeling energized.

Push HRC out, let's end this thing May 6th!

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By Neva Mar 31st 2008 at 5:48 am EDT

Why not end it on April 22?

If each person committed to that, it could be done.

Change | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Mar 31st 2008 at 6:27 am EDT

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.
Rene Descartes

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By Strong Heart Mar 31st 2008 at 6:28 am EDT

Everything is self-evident.
Rene Descartes

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By Strong Heart Mar 31st 2008 at 6:29 am EDT

An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?
Rene Descartes

Campaign finance: Who do you serve? | Report to Admin

By Norm from Chelsea, MA Mar 31st 2008 at 6:46 am EDT

Obama is saying implicitly that when you are elected you are obliged to serve those who funded/invested in your campaign.
It follows that if special interests/lobbysts finance your campaign, you will become beholden to them and the ordinary American will become the victim of the politics as usual.
On the other hand a president who is elevated to office by the funds of ordinary people will focus on the needs of those who paid for his elevation.
Hillary is bankrolled by the lobbysts and this relationship imposes an obligation on her to look after their interests before those of the ordinary voters.The NAFTA "take it as a grain of salt" illuminates the core of this argument.
Obama whose hands are not tied to by lobbysts will more freely focus on the needs of the ordinary people who financed and voted him into office.

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By Strong Heart Mar 31st 2008 at 6:56 am EDT

Last, the new First!!!

Hillary's Court Hearing | Report to Admin

By Carressa Mar 31st 2008 at 8:01 am EDT

Okay HQ, I think that the American people deserve to know about this piece of news regarding Hillary v.s. Paul case that is set for trial on April 25th. The courts changed the date, how interesting!!

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Re: Hillary's Court Hearing | Report to Admin

By Tiffany - One Love For All Mar 31st 2008 at 10:38 am EDT

This video has received more than 2 million You Tube views and yet no media coverage, or very little.

Keep pressing...

Hillary Court Case v. Paul | Report to Admin

By Carressa Mar 31st 2008 at 8:12 am EDT

I sent the following to CNN news Tips. I feel that the American people have a right to know before makind a decision!!

To CNN:

Link

Okay CNN, I think that the American people deserve to know about the Hillary v.s. Paul case that is set for trial on April 25th. I feel that we need the media to report on these things so that we can make a sound decision. Why have you kept silent about the deception and lies continue to reign in this campaign

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3/31 Morning News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Mar 31st 2008 at 10:59 am EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the March 31st morning news content!

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

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

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

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