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3/28 Morning News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Mar 28th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the March 28th *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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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT

Wanted to share my motto/song for the day in PA

Here we come!!!!!!
BAMA TIME!!!!!!!!!
da dummmmm dum dum dum, da dum, da dum,
CAN'T STOP THIS!!!!!
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;-)

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By Jason "No Distractions" Mar 28th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

Awesome ad. This is a great article too, take a second to Digg and read it: Link

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By IA for Obama ☮ Mar 28th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

Dugg it. Digg this one too (Alice Walker's open letter): Link

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By Jason "No Distractions" Mar 28th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

No problem, dugg.

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By Alpha Mar 28th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

You know what? I "get it".

Link

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By Srepen Mar 28th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

Also promote it at

TheObamaNews.com Link

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By Jason "No Distractions" Mar 28th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Nice site, built with the digg api?

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

Voted! I really like this ad.

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By David from Meridian, MS Mar 28th 2008 at 4:57 pm EDT

Published on FOXNews.com on March 28, 2008.

Hillary Clinton’s made-from-whole-cloth fantasy about the perils of her trip to Bosnia was no unique foray into a world of make-believe accomplishments.

She’s been doing that for a long time.

Here’s another telling example: At a 1997 race-relations forum for teenagers in Boston, Hillary recalled the “pain” of a “childhood encounter” that helped her to grasp the injury suffered by the victims of bigotry. Her comments came as her husband was launching his second term in office by calling for a national dialogue on race and reconciliation. In an effort to empathize with her audience and inject herself into the discussion, she made up yet another incident that never happened.

“During a junior high school soccer game” on a cold day, Hillary claimed “a goalee told her ‘I wish people like you would freeze.’” Stunned, the future first lady asked how she could feel that way when she did not even know her. “I don’t have to know you,” the goalee shot back, “to know I hate you.”

Nice story, but it never happened.

While today’s generation of young girls routinely play on multiple soccer teams in their schools and towns, Hillary’s generation had no such opportunity. Hillary may have attended lots of Chelsea Clinton’s soccer games, but, that seems to be the sum total of her soccer career. As a school sport, girls’ soccer teams didn’t exist when Hillary went to middle or high school. In 2004, the Athletic Director for South Main High School in Park Ridge — and a 34-year veteran of the school system — confirmed that there were no girls’ soccer teams of any kind in Hillary’s school district in the 1960s.

Hillary seems to have simply conjured up the tale, like the one about the Balkans and the one about Chelsea jogging around the Trade Center on 9/11 and the one about being named after Sir Edmund Hillary, to appear more relevant to her listeners and to establish a bond of empathy with them.

(Girls’ soccer was catalyzed by the passage of Title IX of the Civil Rights Act in 1972 which mandated that girls and boys sports be treated equally in public education. It was only well after that law went into effect that girls’ soccer teams sprung up. Unfortunately, Hillary was 25 at the time and well past her intramural days).

These “embellishments” of Hillary’s

MISTAKE | Report to Admin

By Pamela, Stillwater MN Mar 28th 2008 at 7:16 pm EDT

The ad says
"Invest in $150 billion in alternative energy"
it doesn't make sense!!
Fix it quick!

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By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

Dugg it!!

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

Dugg it!
This part of the article supports what I already suspected and is downright chilling -

"But I think it's fair to say of the establishment media at this point that it is well populated by people who feel such a lack of faith in Mrs. Clinton's words and ways that it amounts to an aversion. They are offended by how she and her staff operate. They try hard to be fair. They constantly have to police themselves.

Not that her staff isn't policing them too. Mrs. Clinton's people are heavy-handed in that area, letting producers and correspondents know they're watching, weighing, may have to take this higher. There's too much of this in politics, but Hillary's campaign takes it to a new level."

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By Adam Mar 28th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

Did anyone see McCain's new ad?

I thought I was watching a Fascist Propaganda piece at first. Then I saw McCain's name, and I realized, I WAS watching a Fascist Propaganda piece.

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By Adam Mar 28th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Obama's ad is great.

He should keep repeating "it's time Washington worked for you, not them."

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Yes... Great Ad :)

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By Marvin Mar 28th 2008 at 3:04 pm EDT

Great ad

Mr. Obama should keep repeating "it's time Washington worked for you, not them."

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

I agree and could see that as the tag line at the end of many ads to come.

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By Scott "I AM bitter but I want to get better" Mar 28th 2008 at 3:50 pm EDT

Great ad and I agree also that that is a great closing line!

Waiting to be able to say President Obama!

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By Abigail Mar 28th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

Fantastic ad- Obama Camp you're doing a great job!!!

and a reminder - donate to schools in PA if you haven't already, its tax deductible, goes to a great cause, AND you get to donate in Obama's name!

we have raised over $82,000 and are coming up on our new goal of $100,000!!!

Link

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By Freedom Lover Mar 28th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

LMAO!! If anyone other than Barack is our next president, I may have to move out of the country! OBAMA 08!!

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By Charles Town is O Town Mar 28th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT

My brother said if Hillary becomes the next president, he would move to Australia. :-D

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By Liba Mar 28th 2008 at 3:55 pm EDT

I have not seen it, I am in Europe right now. Can I find it on You Tube?

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By TK Mar 28th 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

Thanks Cris, I really appreciate what you are doing.

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By Lisa-Another Obama Mama (A TRUE OBAMA SUPPORTER; NOT SWAYED BY MSM, PUNDITS, POLLS, DISTRACTIONS, HATERS) Mar 28th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

Love the new ad!

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT

Your page is great Chistobal. Please keep up the good work!!!

YES WE CAN!!!!!

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By OLD ACCOUNT Mar 28th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Haha, I just now saw your posts on the other blog about the hearts...LOL.

Hey, rest assured, those hearts were for Sweet in LA (in honor of her getting First):
Link

But here's to you:

**muuwwaaahh**

FANTASTIC AD - WAY TO GO | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Mar 28th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT

FANTASTIC AD - WAY TO GO

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By Shel Mar 28th 2008 at 2:44 pm EDT

A-MEN!!

I remember those gas lines in the 70s.

It's SOOO much better now. (dripping with sarcasm)

GO-BAMA!!!

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By Hai-Bah for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

That's a very good ad. I think that they are scared because he is the nominee.
Yes We Can!

New TV Ad "For Decades" | Report to Admin

By Glenn from Lancaster, NH Mar 28th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

They're releasing a Second TV Ad, called "For Decades":

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/Glenn

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By Carey from Kentucky Mar 28th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

Has anyone noticed that he is dressed differently? Love the subtle message. :)

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By Chris San Jose Cal Mar 28th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

Both ads are great.

I agree, looks good for him to dress more casually in some of his appearances- the "rolled up sleeves ready to dive in and work" look.

Ties and suits are good for his speeches but I think he looks more casual, like a friend or coworker in some of these ads, tours of factories etc.

Keep up the good work campaign!

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By Athena Mar 28th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

Yes, I noticed that - GREAT AD! I liked his very take-charge attitude, and he came across as the "man on the street" - as a doer. Very fitting to have him at a gas station.

Great ad - WE LOVE YOU, BARACK!

As for his economic policy speech yesterday - WOW!

And a Casey endorsement.....what can one say.

I haven't been posting much lately, but you folks and Our Candidate are always on my mind. These days I have been blogging furiously defending him and his record. We must stand up for our movement in every venue.

God, am I proud to be part of this campaign....

Love, Athena

...hope to be back more often soon....

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By Jomo from Olympia, WA Mar 28th 2008 at 4:05 pm EDT

Great ads. One thing that may need to be watched is a continuous use of the words them and they. We do not want THEM to start rolling out the tinfoil hat stuff.

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By Hope4USA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:38 pm EDT

thank-you Glenn

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Mar 28th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

That's why they have the greatest team assembled. You can't have a guy in a suit and tie with a hard hat on walking around a closed plant. You then LOOK like the guy who closed the plant and shipped your job overseas...

Great work with the ads, Team Obama!!!

Thank you, Mr. Limbaugh! | Report to Admin

By LV Duckworth Mar 28th 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT

I have been thinking long and hard of late about how I feel about Rush's Operation Chaos, and I have finally come to a decision on the subject.

My first reaction to it was negative, believing it to be a serious breach of ethics by a media personality. But as it continues and I have had more time to think on it, I have come to realize that despite Rush's intentions to disrupt and bloody us, what he has actually accomplished is to increase the respect held nationwide for Barack Obama.

By stretching the Democratic primary out, Rush, other right-wing pundits, MSM and misguided Republicans voters have caused a series of events to occur. Primarily, the need for Barack Obama to address the issue of race in America.

If the primary had stopped after Super Tuesday II, the now increasingly famous "A More Perfect Union" speech would never have been so eloquently given. Thank you for this!

Additionally, people have gained an understanding of how manipulative the Conversative Republicans can be in regard to democracy.

To me its a win/win proposition for our campaign, so have at it Rush! Keep up the good work!

In the end only America and the Democratic party will gain by your interference. We will come together behind our nominee, which ever it is (from my viewpoint, preferably Barack Obama) and our ground game will be so organized and so motivated that neither McCain or any other Republican running for office anywhere will stand a chance.

In closing, Thank you, Rush Limbaugh and Thank you, Fox News!

THE STORY OF STUFF | Report to Admin

By Adam Mar 28th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

Ever wonder where your stuff comes from? Why you pay such a low price? Why you go to work to make money, spend it on stuff you bought last year, come home exhausted, watch TV and repeat the process again tomorrow.

There's a reason behind the madness.

Link

This is a good a reason as any to vote in a new generation, a new change, a new direction.

Vote Obama.

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By ravensbud Mar 28th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

Yes Adam this is a wonderful and entertaining little film that encapsulates the downside of our economic system so well (sounds boring, but its not!!). I sent it to everyone I knew when it came out, and ecourage anyone that hasn't watched "The Story of Stuff" to do so and share it with friends and family.

Thanks for posting it Adam.

March for change! | Report to Admin

By Nicholas from Dublin, OH Mar 28th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

We have a website up - please visit - sign up!

YES WE CAN!

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By Lynne Mar 28th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

Chris - Awesome blog!!! =-)

Can you put the super cool Obama video too?
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By Disappointed In PA Mar 31st 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT

Well he's right nothing has changed.
To date Sen. Obama accepted more that $160,000 in small contributions from various oil companies. Just another politician :(
Will we ever get a candidate with a sense of ethics?

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By Theresa in Maine Mar 28th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

Sorry my friend. Hillary has always run a secretive blog. Each message is looked at before posting. No message will be posted unless it sings her praises.

Her so called "blog" is closed to any kind of discussion that might actually help folks with their decision between the two candidates.

Her blog is as secretive as her "papers" and her income taxes.

Don't waste your precious time. I've tried many times.

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By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) Mar 28th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

McCain was for bombing Iran, war with North Korea, no talks with Libya.

McCain is a nationalist warmonger far to the right of most hawks in W's WH.

I think we'll have an easy task convincing people McCain is all about war...

Re: Welcome! | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Mar 28th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL NEW EX-HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS!

I apologize that our tone has become so heated! It's NOT you :) If you're here for the first time because of recent frustrations over Hillary's "misspeaking" 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 a campaign that does promote an attack-dog mentality: it trickles down into its supporters.

We know you aren't a bad person and we do embrace you.

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By James O'bama Mar 28th 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

There are bound to be some pretty raw feelings on whomever steps down from this nomination. It's pretty clear that one of the candidates will have to have enough courage and honor to realize that the time is close when it is necessary.

Does not make it any easier that's for sure. Imagine how we would feel if it were us after all of the donations, the calls, the blogging etc. So much eneregy goes into these efforts and it has got to be hard to tell your supporters that the end has come.

She is one tough competitor and I'm glad that Barack has never once disgraced her candidacy or her patriotism.

And that should tell her supporters a great deal about the man we have embraced.

This is not a race thing or gender thing for me. This is about ideas. If Hilary had the quality of ideas voiced by Barack, she might have my vote.

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By Celina from Frankfort, KY Mar 28th 2008 at 4:09 pm EDT

Sounds like Fox News. When you post on fox news, they delete blogs that are not favorable to them. So much for fair and balanced. How are we supposed to believe anything that Hillary post on this site? She just keeps right on insulting our intelligence.

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By Theresa in Maine Mar 28th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

I don't believe you and will report this outrageous post. As horrible as I might think it is for Hillary and Bill to be so unpatriotic and willing to kill our party by taking this bloody fight all the way through August, I can't believe she would say this.

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By Black Leather Rain Mar 28th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

Ditto. They're not funny, and there's no room for that divisive BS here. I welcome you to go post it on Free Republic, where I'm sure you'll have them rolling in the aisles.

Fox lies on Wright and Republican hypocrisy | Report to Admin

By Mikeystyle Mar 28th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

By now you’ve heard Wright’s “chickens coming home to roost” comment about 9/11. What you might not know is that Wright was quoting directly from Edward Peck, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq. If you watch the entire sermon, you’ll hear Wright say that he saw Peck make this comment on Fox. Unfortunately, Fox “news” conveniently left that part of the sermon out of their coverage.

From CNN:
“One of the most controversial statements in this sermon was when he mentioned ‘chickens coming home to roost.’ He was actually quoting Edward Peck, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and deputy director of President Reagan’s terrorism task force, who was speaking on FOX News. That’s what he told the congregation. He was quoting Peck as saying that America’s foreign policy has put the nation in peril.”

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See the whole video:

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Also see:
Gov. (and former Rev.) Mike Huckabee defends Wright
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Obama denounces controversial remarks
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Obama's "A more perfect union" speech
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Rev. Wright in a different light
Obama's church and former pastor defended by white 25-year member
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Fr. Michael Pfleger on Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright
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Different Standards for Black and White Preachers
The right tends to ignore the extremists in their midst
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McCain’s “spiritual advisor” accuses government of “black genocide”
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Far right preacher cheered for condemning America, can anyone say “hypocrisy?”
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Also check my email and letter writing campaigns on getting the word out about Obama and fighting the smear campaign against him:

Link

http://my.barackobama.com/page /community/post/Mikeystyle/gGB Zsp

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By Obamacan Chris Mar 28th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

Sechman,

These are getting a little too sexist. Chill out on these tones.

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

Same author of the comment above on the thread, and I have the same concern. This stuff is not helpful to this campaign. Please remove!!!

Thanks

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By Andrew Patterson Mar 28th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

He's pretty clear about the Change we need, we need to curb the interests of lobbyists and special interest groups, we need to focus on diplomacy,we need to end the outrage of 47 million people without healthcare and he has all the policies, just check out his blueprint.
I am sorry but you are the one who is just touting what the MSM tells you to tout.
Furthermore we need some fresh thinking and a different approach in Washington,He will probably be the most charismatic president the US has ever seen.
You need optimism more than anything with the US and the whole world sliding to a depression.
I know it is a big step for you, as far as your concerned he is a young upstart who has upset the apple cart,In our view that is exactly what we
need, He has defied conventional wisdom, and if he can, we can to in our daily lives. We are the change we have been waiting for.

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By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Mar 28th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT

We appreciate what you are doing, but this post is getting to be a bit much. You have posted it 3 times in the first 9 posts. Please slow it down a little.

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By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

You're right. That is so neat!!

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Mar 28th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Yeah, it's a bit much. I've seen this like 50 times in the past 24 hours.

I'm going to just start reporting to admin as spam. It's great to do positive things for Barack, but to beat his supporters over the head with it is quite another.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Mar 28th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

Same here, and I've tried to be nice to the guy and ask him to tone it down.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

Enough Already! It is posted here 3 times already. Come On Buddy, have some manners, Lace asked you nicely.

Good Ad for PA | Report to Admin

By Ilya Mar 28th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT

This is going to work well in most of the state.

Obama really needs to start making more ads with his PA supporters. When even HRC supporters see Casey or Murphy in an ad for Obama, they will think twice..

Prime Time | Report to Admin

By Joseph from Dallas TX Mar 28th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

Its the two minute warning .What an ad

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By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Mar 28th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT

I like, two minute warning. Clever. Great ad!!

New Yorkers | Report to Admin

By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" Mar 28th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

April 19th, there will be a rally in NYC. We need people to help get this together.

Link
http://www.obamabrigade.com/

Send me a message if you are an organizer or volunteer for the NY event.

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By Ilya Mar 28th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

Of course if any of you can come down to PA, it will be highly appreciated :)

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By yesterday gone Mar 28th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

i figured out why i was so taken by the audience's reception to barack in pittsburg. it's because i don't take it for granted anymore.

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By Obamakin in NS Mar 28th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

Ilya,

I'm planning to spend April 15-23 in PA. I will have a car. I'd like to go where I can do the most good. I'm white, female, over 50, blue collar roots. Any suggestions?

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By Michele Mar 28th 2008 at 5:47 pm EDT

Beyond Borders,

Go to the PA link under STATES and check with one of the city HQs there to see where you'd be needed the most.

Thank you for your commitment to all our futures..

OBAMA '08

Postcards | Report to Admin

By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT

Posted by someone before

Thank you so much for taking the time to support this initiative. I also appreciate the conversation and agree with you about the power and eloquence of Barack's speech yesterday. We believe that if we make a dent in the women's vote in Pennsylvania that we can help deliver the state to Obama.

A few suggestions are listed below on how to get started.

1. Organize a Post Card Party in your community or you can write a few by yourself. We ask that you or your volunteers purchase postcards and post card stamps.
2. Write a sentence telling women why you support Obama and another sentence asking for their support. (Sample Below)
3. Bundle all of the post cards from your community and mail them to: TaLisa Sheppard c/o Women for Obama, 146 N. Hamilton Road, #168, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. [Updated Address] We will send the postcards to the women in PA.

We would perfer to recieve the post cards by April 7th.

Dear Fellow Voter,
I voted (or I am voting) for Barack Obama for President because I believe that integrity and character have a place in American politics. He has the type of leadership we need right now. I hope that you will vote for him too.
Sincerely, (Sign Your Name)

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me. This campaign is so important. Men and women from around the world are coming together to reach PA voters.

ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ Mar 28th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT

I almost had a heart attack after reading the headline:

CLINTON AND FAMILY LEAVE

I was like wwwhat??? It was just an article of Clinton and the Family Leave Act.

Oh well, maybe next time!

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By Kat from TN Mar 28th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

LOL LOL LOL

This is why I should not read this at work, because I almost spewed Diet Coke all over my monitor.

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By ♥ ♥New Destiny♥ ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

ROFLOL

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Mar 28th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT

LMAO! I almost got excited as well!

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By mozzaikh Mar 28th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT

ME TOO
THAT ALL WE ALL WAITING FOR
IT'S TIME TO FOCUS AGAINST THE POW

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By Shel Mar 28th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

They tease, don't they??

THAT was funny.

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By Ilya Mar 28th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

don't worry it'll happen soon enough

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By Carla in WA Mar 28th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

Watching Obama on the view.

Doing a great job so far!

Hello World | Report to Admin

By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT

hello sabbah-el-khair heyello 你好 mambo dobré ráno hej hyvää päivää bonjour Guten Tag aloha shalom selamat siang ciào ohayou gozaimasu choni, roj bahsh salvete merħba ya'at'eeh hei as-salaam-o-aleykum pree-vyet alo, que onda hej ia orana sawa dee-ka dobriy deyn sholem aleikhem:

Hello to all of you out there in the world! Thank you for your interest in our Presidential campaign and for becoming part of making history! We need you. The world needs you. Go to the new "World" fundraiser at the link below to be part of it. No donation is too small and we take major credit cards. Feel assured that your donation is totally protected and safe. The deepest thanks to those of you that will get involved from all over the world by helping get Barack Obama become the next USA President! (All donations are in US dollars).

Link

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By OLD ACCOUNT Mar 28th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

A salaam aleikum!!

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By Sampo from Helsinki Mar 28th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

hyvää päivää! (vaikka onkin jo ilta Suomessa)

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By Strixie Mar 28th 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

Hello to you from Sweden, Kim from Florence - (or, in my own language: hej på dig från Sverige, Kim från Florence! - I doubt this will be displayed correctly, as I'm using a letter that doesn’t exist in “your” alphabet.)

I checked out your new "World" fundraiser, where I saw that you have to check the box "I am a United States citizen or a lawfully-admitted permanent resident", to be allowed to donate.
A few months ago I tried to purchase some stuff from the OBAMAstore, but I was not allowed... They were kind enough to put me in touch with Daniel Dozier, who confirmed no contributions were permitted from non-American citizens. Thanks to his suggestion, I did place a consistent order through Cafepress.com. And then I bought all books by Barack at Amazon.co.uk... (And then I sent money... anonymously to HQ! Naughty me....)And I'm campaigning my own way, publishing articles in European newspapers, forwarding memos, and so on... BUT: I am afraid it is impossible for non-American citizens living in Europe to donate through your "World" fundraiser! Please, enlighten me and correct me if I'm wrong.

OBAMA will be President. We all need him! And a BIG BIG THANK YOU to all of you, who are working hard to make this world better.
GO AMERICA!

Help me to donate PLEASE - INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY WELCOME | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Mar 28th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

I just placed a blue bumber sticker I purchased from the campaign which included a photo copy of my invoice. This is my way of donating back to the campaign. I opened this up to our International Brothers and Sisters who have no way of donating. The buyer will receive a copy of my donation to the campaign once it's made. I have 100% excellent selling/buyer feedbacks and my reputation is my word.

Link

Warm Welcome | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

A WARM WELCOME TO ALL NEW FORMER HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTERS!

I apologize that our tone has become so heated! It's NOT you :) If you're here for the first time because of recent frustrations over Hillary's "misspeaking" 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 a campaign that does promote an attack-dog mentality: it trickles down into its supporters.

We know you aren't a bad person and we do embrace you.

Re: Warm Welcome | Report to Admin

By Sano Mar 28th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

Excellent welcome!

And it is true. We really do welcome you and thank you for taking time to read up about why Obama is the best hope for the Democratic party and to change the direction of the United States. Register for account, make your profile public, and join us as we support each other and Barack Obama for president.

Re: Warm Welcome | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

Link

Peggy Noonan speaks today about HRC supporters sense of disenchantment and loss.

This is just so much like when John Edwards left the race, or was close to leaving, and his supporters began trickling over this way.

Now we have so many former Edward supporters who do share our excitement for Barack.

And certainly, I was pleased that Senator Clinton stated yesterday that Democrats would -- and should -- be unified.

Re: Warm Welcome | Report to Admin

By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

Great welcome. I also welcome ex-McCain supporters here as well (if they actually exist; I can't find anyone out there who's seriously supporting McCain).

Matter of fact, you're welcome here if you're looking to support the right candidate for President. Plus our blogs are hardly censored, so it's free speech over here for the most part. If you're looking for change and a new vision for America, you've picked the right spot and candidate to find it.

BARACK OBAMA 08 - It's time Washington started working for you, not them

Clinton supporter speaks the truth | Report to Admin

By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Mar 28th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

This is so great! Link to First Read on MSN. Funny how sometime the truth just pops out!

Link

Today is a good day | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Mar 28th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

I can feel it coming. We are on the verge of winning the nomination. Time to call Texas and make sure we get hold of those delegates. I have been seeing anecdotal evidence that there could be some problems. We need to call delegates and even it they have been called we need to call them again. It is possible that Clinton supporters have been calling off or our lists so we need to call and call again. Any Obama supporter will be happy to hear from us often so don't worry about calling too many times.

love | Report to Admin

By Samantha from CT Mar 28th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT

OMGosh

i love this man

since the 70's....

he has got it in his pocket. for once, the people will be heard. we will not back down. as kayne west says (in my fave line ever) "havin money's not eveything, not havin it is..."

sorry if ppl are offended i quote a pop star but to me that is true...i have no freakin' money; i am living from 28 dollars for the next week. i have to strategically plan every trip from my home so i do not blow the gas. and you know what??? i think BO is the only candidate who gets that. i actually have to wait for my fifteen dollar cc payment to clear to donate another ten bucks. that is how strongly i believe. and i do not think it will be done overnight. but he will do it, because he cares about all. such a wisdom in BO; he seems to understand all sides of any issue. i am so impressed with that. he does not say it will magically happen,but he needs US; how awesome is that?? one thing i think about frequently is how much good can we ultimately be, but if you take the amount we have donated to the campaign and apply it to any social program.......we have already had a miracle.

change happens (imo) in the heart first, mind second, and actions last. let us change our hearts and minds about this country. amen.

This ad is great | Report to Admin

By Kevin from San Francisco, CA Mar 28th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Obama's ads are great. It reminds me a bit of one of Biden's ads where he was in a cornfield talking about the sacrifices of our soldiers in Iraq. What I like is that Obama is talking to you. It requires more time on the candidate's part to do these, and it shows the candidate cares. Far better than an ad full of stock footage and a voice actor with "I'm {name} and I approve this message" tacked on the beginning or end.

My new post on the MSM sites | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Mar 28th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT

In the spirit of being a gracious winner, I think it is time to start being nice to Clinton and her supporters. I'm going to act as if Clinton has now lost and welcome her support in the general. At this point I believe that we have the momentum and will achieve victory. The calls for her to get out of the race are now starting to grow. Tomorrow, if we can get our delegates to follow through in Texas, will mark another victory for us. When the MSM media announces that CLINTON HAS LOST IN TEXAS it will be increasingly apparent that she has not only lost in Texas bus has lost in the USA. So in the spirit of being a good winner I invite all Clinton supporters to join us. Here is my MSM post:

"I believe that Clinton has proved to be a tough campaigner. As an Obama supporter I appreciate her standing up for what she believes in. I believe that she is a Democrat at heart and will fight to the end for the well being of the party. That said, I welcome her support for Obama in the general election."

Re: My new post on the MSM sites | Report to Admin

By Gary from Austin, TX Mar 28th 2008 at 3:12 pm EDT

Awesome!!! That's the right spirit.

Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By Matt in WI (Please don't veto my beer!) Mar 28th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Don't think so! Seem's like Rush Limbaugh's little ploy to keep Hillary around longer wont work in Kentucky.

Kentucky Law states you can only vote in the primary if you change your party affiliation on or before Dec. 31st of the PREVIOUS year. So, if any of his "Operation Chaos" faithful in Kentucky have switched parties after Dec 31 2007, they will not be able to vote in the Democratic Primary. Here's the link Link

Matt
Janesville, WI

Re: Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Mar 28th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

You are right on point. I live in KY and the rules are clear. So.......Say No to Rushin'. Not this time. :)

Re: Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By Kristen KY Mar 28th 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

Hurray for Kentucky!

Re: Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Mar 28th 2008 at 2:03 pm EDT

Good. It will be over before Kentucky. I don't think Clinton will make it past NC and IND. She will not drop out until then but I can see the end coming. Maybe I'm naive but this is what I see. Of course we have to plan for it to go all the way. We don't want to get caught short like Clinton did after super Tuesday. Also any infrastructure we set up now and any campaigning we do now will benefit the general. Watch as Barack goes at McCain and only acts as if Clinton is a pesky fly that you have to swat away when it comes buzzing around.

Re: Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

Plus they don't let Independents vote in the Dem or Rep primaries. I am a Independent who has been disenfranchised for decades. After the General Election KY's group of Independents are going to try to change that.

Re: Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By Sano Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

Was registered as an Ind. in KY also (in a previous life) and didn't like that I couldn't vote in primaries . . . but it was during the Clinton years and didn't want to be a Democrat OR Republican.

Registered Dem now (not in KY anymore).

Re: Operation Chaos in Kentucky? | Report to Admin

By Woody Mar 28th 2008 at 4:01 pm EDT

I'm glad to hear that "Operation Chaos" is dead in KY. I used to listen to Rush, but his unethical and illegal descent into election manipulation turned me off completely.

YES WE CAN

Come Home To Roost | Report to Admin

By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Link

It is a MUST READ short newspaper story for all us. Please take TWO minutes to read it. I promise YOU WILL LOVE IT.
TWO minutes to hear about HRC's chickens coming home to roost.

Re: Come Home To Roost | Report to Admin

By Former DC Resident Mar 28th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

This editorial was written over a month ago. Much has happened since then, including those 'chickens' writing the menacing note to Pelosi. Nice reading, but we've got a long way to go.

from MSNBC's First Note | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Mar 28th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
Think this will make Jon Stewart?

Clinton supporter Joe Sestak was on with NBC's Andrea Mitchell during the 1 pm MSNBC hour, and slipped in one response. Mitchell asked him if he was concerned that if this fight goes to convention that it could tear apart the party.

Sestak replied that he's not, that he's confident that if Obama were to lose the nomination, he'd turn around and say, "Support her." And if Clinton were to lose the nomination, she would turn around and say, "Support me."

Whoops.

Shaking his head, Sestak quickly corrected: "Support him."

We know what he meant, but still funny.

Re: from MSNBC's First Note | Report to Admin

By Ilya Mar 28th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

funny and sad at the same time

Re: from MSNBC's First Note | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:20 pm EDT

funny, sad and true all at the same time...

Another One | Report to Admin

By End The War Mar 28th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

NEW Superdelegate
Senator Robert P. Casey (PA)

Email Sen. Casey and thank him for endorsing Barack

Link

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Mar 28th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

DONE!!!...please post this again...throughout the day so others can...

Re: Another One | Report to Admin

By KC Woman for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

Done

Re: Another One | Report to Admin

By JonnieRae Mar 28th 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT

done. the ad is great.

Re: Another One | Report to Admin

By KC Woman for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

Done

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By sis.kim from Charlotte, NC Mar 28th 2008 at 3:55 pm EDT

done...thanks for the link.

That's an EXCELLENT ad | Report to Admin

By Black Leather Rain Mar 28th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

I'm glad to see my donations being spent so incredibly WISELY - that's one of the BEST ads I've seen in a long time. Straightforward, doesn't attack the "opposition" and offers solutions. I love it!!

I watched his rally in PA today through a link provided by a blogger earlier. My favorite part is that he is the first American politician I've encountered that has advocated a plan that I've wanted to see here for a long while - assisting Americans in their education should be balanced by the Americans receiving assistance then IN TURN working for their communities and for those in need. This is a circle of hope, a kind of bootstraps policy that the Republicans have never been able to fully realize. It is impossible for millions of impoverished Americans to get to the lower or middle classes without assistance. IMPOSSIBLE. But what IS possible is helping a fraction of them, and telling them - now, help your families, help your neighbors, help your cities, get ACTIVE and know again what the words "Civic Duty" mean.

Re: That's an EXCELLENT ad | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Mar 28th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

I agree, I am glad my donations are helping with these great ads.

Re: That's an EXCELLENT ad | Report to Admin

By Carrie Mar 28th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

I agree, the idea of asking for community service in return for educational help is so brilliant. Community involvement is a reward in and of itself but so many times we need to be encouraged to take that first step.

Nationwide Rally-One Voice | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Mar 28th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

One Voice for Change Across America - National Super Rally in Support of Barack Obama

1 Voice - 1 People - 1 Day - 1 Time - Real Change

April 12, 2008 12 noon EST/11 am CST/10 am MST/9am PST

Holding hands across America as we unite our voices for Change in support of Barack Obama.
We stand firm that we should follow Obama’s example and stay above the fray of negativity

SAVE-THE-DATE & SPREAD THE WORD

To attend register at Link

To organize an event in your area contact nationalcoordinator@newswatchd ogservice.com

Volunteers register here: Link

or go to Link
for more information

Calling Indiana | Report to Admin

By Tracey Mar 28th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

What a great experience!! Out of 20 calls spoke to 6 live people, all Barack supporters! One young man is giving a class speech at college on why people should vote for Obama. Another guy called me back after I left a message to let me know he had a group of 25 friends going to the polls together in their small town to vote Obama. We can do this!

Re: Calling Indiana | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Mar 28th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Wow, that is fantastic! =)

Re: Calling Indiana | Report to Admin

By Ilya Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

Sounds great.
I'll be going door to door this weekend, hoping for a reception half as good as that.

Great ad! | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Mar 28th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

What a fantastic TV Ad!

There is no surge in Iraq | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Mar 28th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Link

The only way we can shock the world into something like a sane willingness to confront the Iraq debacle is to elect Barack Obama President.

There is no surge in Iraq.

He is the only one with the credentials to knock some heads together and create the multinational pressure needed to keep the warring elements of Iraq from tearing each other to shreds.

GREAT new ad! | Report to Admin

By meta Mar 28th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

LOVE this ad! Genius and creativity at Obama HQ. Bravo!

Re: GREAT new ad! | Report to Admin

By Working Together Mar 28th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

This was a magnificent ad! I am not surprised at his talents. I am sure he has plenty more talents to share but he is holding back a little until the general election. Love it!

The View | Report to Admin

By SoCalHopeMonger Mar 28th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

Just finished watching Obama on the View. He did great, he was charming and responded to all of their questions well. I think it's great for him to go on shows like this because it reaches out to people who might not take the time to watch his speeches. Oh and Barbara Walters told him he was sexy, CLASSIC!

Re: The View | Report to Admin

By Candi J Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

I was very happy with how The View appearance turned out too. I feel he did a good job on answering Elizabeth's questions directly but not harshly. The sexy thing was funny too! My kids and I were all praying for him for this appearance. They can be so nasty talking about him when he's not there I was a little worried. Nothing to worry about though, great job!!

Re: The View | Report to Admin

By Working Together Mar 28th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

It was truly a good show. I think he recruited soem of the host! Yes We Can!

Re: The View | Report to Admin

By Vince in TX Mar 28th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

He recruited Elizabeth as well...Remember when that lady(don't know her name) said she wanted to help him on his campaign now instead of Hillary, Elizabeth chimed in and said her too.

If he can win Elizabeth over, that's pretty good.

Re: The View | Report to Admin

By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 4:09 pm EDT

Wow... and Elizabeth Hasselbeck used to come across as this conservative, Republican Hillary cheerleader... I guess Elizabeth saw the light after having Barack on her show, and knows that Hillary's days are numbered, and this shows Barack's power to change people's minds. Don't believe all the Hillary supporters who say if Hillary doesn't win the nomination they'll vote for McCain... they'll either come over to our camp in making history or just not vote.

Spending our money | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

Dear Barack and Obama HQ:

We LOVE the way you spend our money! Thanks for always using it wisely and not putting out silly season ads like Clinton's "Obama won't debate me" ad.

You all Ba-rack!!

This is Funny! | Report to Admin

By Working Together Mar 28th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

Please view this link:

Link

Thank you! | Report to Admin

By Lynn Mar 28th 2008 at 2:03 pm EDT

What a great ad!

I was in those lines in the 70's in D.C. as a college student. It was back then that I realized we had to begin working on alternative fuels. It's been almost 40 years now. I understand that we generally get things done under crisis (beginning with our independence), but this is ridiculous. 20+ years ago some were already beginning to work on this technology, but it was snuffed out by the automobile manufacturing industry. Our representatives continually voted to subsidize them for their woes instead of encouraging them to change.

Thank you, Barack. Let's hope we can do this! It's time we get our act together. Maybe even with some planning we could sell some of our innovations here around the globe.

Great ad!

Senator Leahy Statement to Hillary | Report to Admin

By Working Together Mar 28th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Did you all here or read about this-

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) today called on Hillary Rodham Clinton to drop out of the presidential race, saying there is no way the New York senator can wrest the nomination from her rival Barack Obama.

"There is no way that Sen. Clinton is going to win enough delegates to get the nomination," Leahy, an Obama supporter, said in an interview with Vermont Public Radio this morning. "She ought to withdraw, and she ought to be backing Sen. Obama." (Ouch!)

Link

Re: Senator Leahy Statement to Hillary | Report to Admin

By Freedom Lover Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

This is good news!

Re: Senator Leahy Statement to Hillary | Report to Admin

By EarthMama4Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

I've always loved Pat Leahy! Now he needs to say this on th t.v. networks. Vermont Public Radio is great, but I think a wider audience should be treated to Senator Leahy's wise opinion!!!!

Let's face it, the NPR listening crowd is already quite solidly in the Obama camp.

Lisa in Pensacola FL

Re: Senator Leahy Statement to Hillary | Report to Admin

By The Extreme aka Allen Norfolk, VA Navy Sailor. Really Proud member of the Barack Obama/American People Party!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 4:11 pm EDT

Leahy just owned Hillary with the TRUTH.

To quote Jack Nicholson (ironically enough, a Hillary supporter) "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!"

We Can Win PA | Report to Admin

By Disabled Vet 2000 Mar 28th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

With some hard work and a grassroots effort in PA, we can win! We can't keep talking about narrowing the margin, we have to fight for every vote, every district, every delegate! Talk to people you know in PA about party unity, the math, and especially why we know Obama is the best person for the job. In this race every vote does count and we need to be out there changing hearts and minds!

cnn | Report to Admin

By fourobama Mar 28th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

Please go VOTE at CNN.com and let everyone know you think Hillary Clinton's tactics are destroying the party by clicking on YES

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By ♥ ♥New Destiny♥ ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT

link please

Re: cnn | Report to Admin

By Ethel Mar 28th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

http://www.cnn.com/

on Right hand side

Re: cnn | Report to Admin

By KC Woman for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT

I had a problem with the question concerning Clinto and Obama fighting. I do not think Obama has been fighting Clinton. Even on this website we thought Obama was not tough enought therefore, I do feel HC fighting could hurt the DNC.

Re: cnn | Report to Admin

By WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

I said no to that poll. I object to the wording.

Obama has ran a respectul and dignified campaign through out. He never deflects from an issue and turns it on his opponent.

He always praises her abilitiies (whether we like it or not)

2 recent examples:

(paraphrasing) John McCain and I have passed the Commander and Cheif Test you will have to ask Senator Obama what his qualifications are

When she was confronted on CNN about the Bosnia Lie instead of confronting it head on and taking responsibility she turned it on Obama and said they had a list of serveral points were Obama has been untruthful. (keep in mind one of those he was not really law proffessor) Already debunked. Clinton would not know the truth if it bit them on the A S S

Re: cnn | Report to Admin

By KC Woman for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 3:51 pm EDT

I had a problem with the question concerning Clinto and Obama fighting. I do not think Obama has been fighting Clinton. Even on this website we thought Obama was not tough enought therefore, I do feel HC fighting could hurt the DNC.

Be careful! | Report to Admin

By Poisedandreadyforchangeinthefaceofadversity Mar 28th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

I posted this earlier today, but in case you missed it:

Check links before you click on them! I picked up nasty virus by clicking on a link in the late night blog. Now I have to incur the cost to repair the damage to my computer.

To those that are coming in the blog to do harm, I am (we are) not deterred! We will still blog and we are still voting for Barack! Now, go away!

Re: Be careful! | Report to Admin

By Nancy in Walla Walla Mar 28th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

Thank you.

I love it! | Report to Admin

By Justin Brogden Mar 28th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

Great Ad!

Re: I love it! | Report to Admin

By Justin Brogden Mar 28th 2008 at 3:16 pm EDT

Back to the issues! This is perfect.

Re: General Election Website | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Mar 28th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

Dude, now STOP!

Sorry bud, but this is getting rediculous. All of these posts from now on will be reported.

Re: General Election Website | Report to Admin

By Dr.Taruna Mar 28th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Devon,
I know your intentions are good, but i agree with Lace..its time you stopped posting this all the time, its losing its effectiveness and getting noxious seeing it again and again.

Re: General Election Website | Report to Admin

By Jeanie in Texas Mar 28th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

He is posting too many times, we are getting upset, too many, approx 20-25 a day the same thing

Hillary Attacks | Report to Admin

By capital P Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

The Clinton camp is fighting against this add.

Clinton Camp: Obama Falsely Claims He Doesn't Take Oil Money

Link

Re: Hillary Attacks | Report to Admin

By capital P Mar 28th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

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

Follow the Link

What do you guys think?

Re: Hillary Attacks | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:40 pm EDT

I think it's money from individuals. One of the commentators mentioned that. When WE make donations, we have to write what company we work for. There are really a lot of people who do work for the oil companies in this country! Yeesh. If you work at a gas station, you work for "Shell" and it will show up that way in your contributions.

Yesterday, the Clinton camp said Barack Obama was not a Professor! I was this close to contacting the University of Chicago before they announced on FirstRead that Barack was...

in fact...

...a Professor.

So that is ANOTHER lie from the Clintons.
It goes on their "lie scorecard."

ProfessorGATE

and I think know we're looking at PACGATE, or something akin to that.

Re: Hillary Attacks | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

Link

Nope, it's still there, sorry.

They still have the lie up about Professor Obama:

"He'd have to explain why he regularly claims he was a law professor when in fact he held no such title."

That's dirty. They're lying about him right on their site. We don't do that. Senator Clinton was really off-base to try to lie about this. It's a huge embaressment to her.

It shows that she lies. And it shows that she has poor judgement.

I dislike this maneuver.

There are a number of other lies on that page about Senator Obama as well. Every day she makes her blog link to various fallacious claims about him. It's really cheap.

Re: Hillary Attacks | Report to Admin

By Maryann in VA - The Times They Are A Changin'! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:40 pm EDT

Like a poster there said, if they're getting their numbers from individual donators, it means nothing, even if that donator is CEO of a company. If anyone looked further, those totals probably include employees of those companies since one has to list their employer when making a donation.

The CEO of my husband's company has contributed to both Obama and McCain and many people with money tend to do that.

Funny, HRC and her husband held stock in all those companies in the "blind trust" that they only sold after she announced she was running for president.

Barack - WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Mar 28th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

Whew - this ad is right on, but it's DANGEROUS TERRITORY.

Let's not forget what happened when Jimmy Carter called the oil companies "bandits" in the 1970's and tried to push through a windfall profits tax then..

CARTER'S PRESIDENCY WAS RUINED.

Barack is exactly right, the oil companies ARE obstructing progress on alternative energy use and are raking in obscene profits. Don't let anyone tell you anything else, and SUPPORT BARACK on his energy policy.. WE NEED THIS if we're going to survive as a nation!

Problem with the grammar. | Report to Admin

By Christopher Mar 28th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

I am having an issue with this grammar "Invest in $150 billion in alternative energy"

"invest in...in"? I'm not an English major, but isn't that incredibly poor grammar?

Re: Problem with the grammar. | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

Not too bad. "For" would be better than the second "in," though.

Re: Problem with the grammar. | Report to Admin

By Sam from ATL Mar 28th 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT

Maybe its not "invest in" but "investing"

Re: Problem with the grammar. | Report to Admin

By RICK Mexican American 4 OBAMA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

uh yes I could see this huting Obama! LOL

Could you imagine the exit polling out of PA...

"60% voted against Obama beacause of his use of grammer!!"

That's outragous... No need to worry not the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the ad... I'm sure voters will feel the same!

Viva Obama

Re: Problem with the grammar. | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Mar 28th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT

The first 'in' is an incorrect usage.

You don't invest in money.

Remove that, and the grammer's fine.

-- stanley grammar

Excellent Ad | Report to Admin

By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

I like the visual ref to the 1970s oil crisis under Nixon and Carter's administrations.

Re: Excellent Ad | Report to Admin

By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

and Ford.

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By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Mar 28th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

Great ad!!!!!!!!
I have heard about those long lines at the pumps
but that's before my era.
Good stuff!!!!
Speaks to a different group of voters.
I like it!!!!
Yes We can Pa!!!!
Obama 08

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By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT

Yvette, I was just a toddler when this happened. Getting old, just not there yet. ;)

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By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Mar 28th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

LOL.. :)

Re: Excellent Ad | Report to Admin

By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

Great Ad..YES WE CAN!!!

Barack WAS A Professor! | Report to Admin

By Rick in Maryland Mar 28th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Here we go again, another Clinton misconception unveiled! The University of Chicago Law School has a statement on their home page everyone should read:

Link

This is why our candidate is going to win the general election - he tells the truth, not fantasies.

GO OBAMA!

Re: Barack WAS A Professor! | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

And it's been removed from their blog (the Clintons).

A lie.

Bald-faced. Sitting on their blog. For days. That they haven't apologized for. But were debunked irrefutably over and then they just swept it under the rug.

Sort of like... Nafta :)

Re: Barack WAS A Professor! | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:50 pm EDT

"He'd have to explain why he regularly claims he was a law professor when in fact he held no such title."

Link

I'm wrong. It's still on their site. They have not redacted it EVEN IN THE FACE OF THE TRUTH.

ProfessorGATE.

Re: Barack WAS A Professor! | Report to Admin

By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger Mar 28th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

I lOVE this!! Thank Rick. Good lookin' out!!

Re: Barack WAS A Professor! | Report to Admin

By Falcon Mar 28th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

The truth shall set HRC free to go back to the Senate:

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"The Law School has received many media requests about Barack Obama, especially about his status as "Senior Lecturer."

From 1992 until his election to the U.S. Senate in 2004, Barack Obama served as a professor in the Law School. He was a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996. He was a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004, during which time he taught three courses per year. Senior Lecturers are considered to be members of the Law School faculty and are regarded as professors, although not full-time or tenure-track. The title of Senior Lecturer is distinct from the title of Lecturer, which signifies adjunct status. Like Obama, each of the Law School's Senior Lecturers have high-demand careers in politics or public service, which prevent full-time teaching. Several times during his 12 years as a professor in the Law School, Obama was invited to join the faculty in a full-time tenure-track position, but he declined."

News you may have missed | Report to Admin

By A New & Better Day! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Leahy calls for HRC to drop out!

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Clinton Attacks New PA Ad | Report to Admin

By Laura from San Francisco, CA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Link

Clinton already released a statement calling the claims in this ad false. It states that Obama voted for the Cheney energy bill, and he has accepted money from oil companies, albeit small amounts. Could someone clarify this for me?
The Obama camp needs to respond quickly. I am unwavering in my support of Barack, but I hate to see PA be another Ohio.

Re: Clinton Attacks New PA Ad | Report to Admin

By LJ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:38 pm EDT

Contact HQ's with your concerns.

Re: Clinton Attacks New PA Ad | Report to Admin

By mozzaikh Mar 28th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT

GOOD LJ
GOOD ANSWER
THAT'S LIKE A TROLL
THIS AD IS GREAT AND WILL STAY LIKE IT IS
THIS AD WILL MAKE GOOD THINKING ABOUT OIL PRICE

Re: Clinton Attacks New PA Ad | Report to Admin

By Linda Mar 28th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT

When people make donations, they are asked to provide the name of their employer. I am guessing that the campaign contributions came from individual donors who work for Exxon, Shell, etc. If the money were from lobbyists, the amount from last month wouldn't be so small.

excerpt from Clinton's memo:

Sen. Obama has accepted money from Exxon, Shell, BP, Chevron and just about every other major oil company. Just last month, Sen. Obama accepted another $8,400 from ExxonMobil, $12,370 from Chevron and $6,500 from British Petroleum.

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Mar 28th 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DISTINCTION FOR VOTERS TO UNDERSTAND.

You are correct---he cannot take more than $2300 from any one person per election. So money that appears to be "from oil companies" is actually just small amounts donated from individuals (like us) who happen to work for an oil company.
This means that no ONE person or company "owns" him because no ONE company or person could give him enough money to influence him. Hillary and McCain, on the other hand, accept huge amounts of money from lobbies and special groups that are specifically DESIGNED AND ORGANIZED TO influence them. And they do, because they are giving A LOT of dough with "hopeful strings" attached.

Does this make sense? This is my favorite issue but I have a hard time explaining it!

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By Linda Mar 28th 2008 at 4:11 pm EDT

So a secretary who works in one of Exxon's many offices could donate $50 to the Obama campaign because she believes he is the best candidate, not because she wants to push the corporate agenda of Exxon. On the record, she would still show up as an employee of (and therefore affiliated with) Exxon.

I wonder if Hillary's campaign has been questioning Obama's truthfulness because she herself got caught lying about her Bosnia trip.

Re: Clinton Attacks New PA Ad | Report to Admin

By C from Atlanta, GA Mar 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

It's true. Senator Obama has received over $160,000 from oil and gas companies, including Exxon, Chevron, BP and Shell. He voted for the Dick Cheney energy bill while Hillary opposed it. Senator Obama is lying to you. Don't just follow him blindly, check out the facts for yourself.

attention clinton supporters | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Mar 28th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

DNC Contribution Email | Report to Admin

By Citizen Jane (Middle Class Mama for Obama) Mar 28th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

I just received an email requesting money from the DNC to fight John McCain in November. Here is my REPLY.

Dear Sir,

I'll make a donation when the Democratic Party stands up and displays true leadership. I'm am disappointed that Howard Dean has allowed this FARCE of a RACE to carry on. It is not our fault that Hillary Clinton went after the BIG STATES ignored the SMALL STATES and fell behind in Both the PLEDGED DELEGATES and the POPULAR VOTE. You can email me and ask me for a contribution ANYTIME when you exert the true meaning of LEADERSHIP and not BOWING to the CLINTON MACHINE. It is horrible that they are given a free pass to ruin OUR chance at the DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENCY. So please, before you send us any more emails asking for money- STEP UP and show us what we as DEMOCRATS are paying for.

Sincerely,
Disgruntled Democrat

Re: DNC Contribution Email | Report to Admin

By JQ Mar 28th 2008 at 3:45 pm EDT

Aman

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By Craig from Harrisburg, PA via North Philly Mar 28th 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT

I told them I would donate once I saw that the race ended fairly.

newer posts | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Mar 28th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

Adopt North America/ donate under $20 in a fun way | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Mar 28th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

hope | Report to Admin

By fourobama Mar 28th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

I hope Hillary will do the right thing and think about the party?

I don't have TV but is the media talking about her other lies now other then her Bosnia fanbrication?

Re. Wright letter to the New York Times | Report to Admin

By Mary who knows Senator Obama is the ONE Mar 28th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

Please read this letter to the New York Times from Rev. Wright. This will shed a lot of light on the character assassination of Senator Obama and Rev. Wright.

Link

conference call w/ Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Bailey from Taos NM Mar 28th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT

Yesterday I was lucky enough to stumble onto the number and code for a conference call for the Clinton Texas precinct delegates. The call was touted as featuring Bill Clinton. First up was a guy who tried to get everybody to think there was a chance they could win the caucus delegates, hyping that there were a thousand people listening in on the call, etc. He prefaced many of his statements with: "Despite what you have read, despite what you've heard..." and then launched into his pep talk. Then a woman came on and began explaining the intricacies of the process, and exhorting listeners to "stand up for Hillary" at their district conventions. "We need to ask you to stand up for Hillary one more time," etc. The angle of the call was that Hillary has an opportunity to gain a lot of delegates at these conventions, w/ the between the lines implication being that she's in danger of LOSING a lot of delegates. Finally there was a long space of uncomfortable dead time when Bill was supposed to come on. (As usual, he was late.) Meanwhile, somebody asked the moderator how many people were in on the call. The moderator said there were 160 listeners. (Far cry from the thousand they claimed at first.) Finally Bill came on. He sounded tired, but was his talented self. He exhorted listeners to call their delegates and get them out. He said Hillary was going to win in Pennsylvania and possibly Indiana. He said at these district conventions in Texas, Hillary could get enough of a lead to secure the nomination. He said Hillary was only behind by 13 delegates in the primary elections but "What's killing us is the caucuses." "You can do this," he said.
If we can get the Obama people calling delegates TODAY we can swamp them with a fury. Obama has an opportunity to gain more delegates than the entire state of New Mexico will be sending to Denver. Please, please call delegates. Go to my profile and click on the event "Call Texas delegates" to get connected to the page.

The district conventions are tomorrow! Today and tonight are our last chance to make these calls.

Or even easier, go straight to the Obama "call texas delegates" page here:

Link

You will be provided with a great script and 25 people to call.

Memo to Clinton campaign | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Mar 28th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

Tere is no one who is big a Obama supporter as I am, but I dont know why we are putting memo's like that out telling everyone how the public doesnt like the negative aspect of Hillary's campaign, and that her negative stratagey hurts only her. I mean people realize that already, and thats why her negatives are so high anyway.

I dont think it looks good to attack her like that for no reason. People know on thier own that she is negative. i think it makes us look bad to try to rub her nose in her negative poll results.

I know we want to look like we are on offense instead of Defense, but this kind of memo we put out looks petty to me. It just doent seem to be needed when nothing had to be said.

we should have jut put out a memo saying how happy we were to get the new SD, and talk about how Barack is going to help working family's in PA.

I mea to put ot a memo like that just to put it out is strange to me.

Obama is a Professor | Report to Admin

By Clark (Kapaa, Hawaii) Mar 28th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

I just came accross this at The Huffinton Post.
It seems like the Clintons are digging deep to say that Obama has exagerated his credentials. Sorry it backfired!

Link

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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

talk about digging deep... why on earth would he lie about being a prof when it's so easy to figure out if he ever was. sheesh... i'm getting sick of the other side.

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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT

just to clarify... my point is that there's no reason he would lie about being a prof.

Blessed First Family | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Mar 28th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Ever wondered what a BLESSED First Family would look like? Well, take a look at this page and see the Blessing ("Barack") that this family will bring to our country. Just imagine...
Link

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By Masihi Hussein Mar 28th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT

Even had cusin Chaney there...now a truer picture will be when diversity is shown for many years to come. Thanks for the pictures

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

do you mean 'cousin pookie"? :-D

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By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge Mar 28th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

Beautiful pictures. So beautiful to see Barack with his family in such a passionate and lovely way.

First Newt, NOW Condi - I am Impressed. | Report to Admin

By New to This Mar 28th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT

Newt's comments on race were constructive. Now Rice's see Huffington Post:( Link make this a true dialogue.
This was the whole point of Obama's speech - to get us to take a serious look at the legacy of race relations in this country. I take my hat off to these two republicans in taking him up on the offer - and not engaging in politics as usual. It gives me HOPE. They could have tried to focus on the cause of the speech - but instead they have turned the page - and accepted Barack's invitation for a serious, constructive conversation.
It also really challenges Billary and McCain to step up - but now if they do they are kind of late to the party. However, better late than never.
This really shows what kind of leader Obama is and can be. A true Unifier.
Words.....Just words? Talking with (not at) one another is how change and progress start.
I am very proud of our political process right now in this moment.
YES WE CAN!!

Modern Internet via Fireside Chats | Report to Admin

By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

Maybe it is just me? But when FDR was Gov of NY and President he had the Fireside Chats. He got the people involved. I feel that Obama uses the modern-day fireside chats ... the Internet to get ppl involved. :) Just a thought.

Re: Modern Internet via Fireside Chats | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Mar 28th 2008 at 3:02 pm EDT

MSNBC just said Hillary is going to hold a press conference and tell about her endoresements!!!! LOL

Re: Modern Internet via Fireside Chats | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 28th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

mmmm... maybe so.

Bus tour? | Report to Admin

By Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity Mar 28th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

Dear Friends: Is there a link that enables us to "watch" the PA tour?

Thanks much...

Re: Bus tour? | Report to Admin

By New to This Mar 28th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

I do no think so - but there will be a community blog following it.

Re: Bus tour? | Report to Admin

By Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity Mar 28th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT

O.K. Thanks!

Re: Bus tour? | Report to Admin

By Craig from Harrisburg, PA via North Philly Mar 28th 2008 at 4:16 pm EDT

I've been watching Obama's speeches on CNN Live.

First Newt, NOW Condi - I am Impressed. | Report to Admin

By New to This Mar 28th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

Newt's comments on race were constructive. Now Rice's see Huffington Post:( Link make this a true dialogue.
This was the whole point of Obama's speech - to get us to take a serious look at the legacy of race relations in this country. I take my hat off to these two republicans in taking him up on the offer - and not engaging in politics as usual. It gives me HOPE. They could have tried to focus on the cause of the speech - but instead they have turned the page - and accepted Barack's invitation for a serious, constructive conversation.
It also really challenges Billary and McCain to step up - but now if they do they are kind of late to the party. However, better late than never.
This really shows what kind of leader Obama is and can be. A true Unifier.
Words.....Just words? Talking with (not at) one another is how change and progress start.
I am very proud of our political process right now in this moment.
YES WE CAN!!

Re: General Election Website | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 28th 2008 at 3:01 pm EDT

No need to shout, Devon.[caps are rude when overused]

And since some of us have been 'burned' on links, please tell us where is goes and what it shows!

Thanks; appreciate your understanding.

ps. Here is a link to an Obama song which will mellow us all out (Stephanie and guitar): Link (click on Yes we can link - goes to a media player version)

Yes, we can - O kakou hiki - si se puede!!

Unlucky at fundraising...but | Report to Admin

By A New & Better Day! Mar 28th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

I'll try a different approach until, well, until Barack is elected! So here's my pitch. I have created my 1st event! It is based on a global effort called Earth Hour. For more info about it see this short youtube video:

Link

then visit my event page to pledge as part of the Obama community!

Thank You!

Earth Hour is March 29th please add to my event so we can show what the Obama family can do outside the campaign!

Honestly | Report to Admin

By vanglight Mar 28th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

Nothing will change unless the American people want it. I support Obama because he is change.

LaQuita | Report to Admin

By Quita Mar 28th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

i love this new ad!!...people in PA need to wake up as well the rest of the country!!...we're paying too much in gas prices meaning our bills are going up everyday, food costs are rising, mortgages are getting effected by this too..hey, obama, love the ad as well you coming on the view to be real not fake!!..put hillary in her place regading the v-chip program that she's didn't create by herself because other senators as well congressional leaders are coming out about this!!..win in pa and put her back to ny!!..it's time for a new change with a new direction and get rid of old politics that are hurting us right now!!...i think that why older women are supporting hrc because they have men issues and they are taking it on you, older women who are supporting hrc need a reality check!!..the media is saying that you are getting a free ride and you aren't!..they are bringing you down with the mud but you rise above it which i really appreciate because it tells me that you have a great character as well being too smart to stoop to their level!!...but be aggressive against her like she did you and got away with it!!..don't let her win this because i am like gov. richardson says" the clintons think that they are entitled to everything when it comes to political office especially the white house and they hate to see new blood to come for a chance!" fight back OBAMA and end her campaign because the DNC isn't going to do this so you must do it for yourself!!...any dirt that you have on the clintons including the income taxes as well lists of donors (including hugo chavez donating money to their library), bring it on out!!..the conservative watch dogs are and you should too!!..when you go on tv, you act like a rock star but a passionate man who cares about his community as well the people!!!..GO OBAMA GO OBAMA!!! WIN IN PA, OR, IN, NC, WV, PR, Ky etc and end her misery!!!

Excellent AD, Go Barack | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA; For PUBLIC OPTION♪♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

This is an excellent AD, especially this time, when are spending $4 per gallon gas.

Thank you Barack for reminding us that ordinary people, can do extraodinary things.

This is our time.

OBAMA '08 & '12

Close race: | Report to Admin

By Ron Texas Mar 28th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

Why is that the media still thinks that this is a close race, and it's not? hrc's super rich supporters threaten the party? that's black mail,
do this or else. BO has won the nomination, by the math. yes we can....

Re: Close race: | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA; For PUBLIC OPTION♪♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

The Media just as HRC is in denial.

Just as we (the grass-roots) and Barack have so far surprised the media, they will also be caught by surprise, once Barack's nomination which is already imminent, will be made official.

Re: Close race: | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

Actually they (MSM) are being controlled. Here is an excerpt from a recent WSJ opinion piece that explains it -

"But I think it's fair to say of the establishment media at this point that it is well populated by people who feel such a lack of faith in Mrs. Clinton's words and ways that it amounts to an aversion. They are offended by how she and her staff operate. They try hard to be fair. They constantly have to police themselves.

Not that her staff isn't policing them too. Mrs. Clinton's people are heavy-handed in that area, letting producers and correspondents know they're watching, weighing, may have to take this higher. There's too much of this in politics, but Hillary's campaign takes it to a new level."

Brad Pitt cousin | Report to Admin

By O for USA **who just became citizen and ready to vote for barack in november Mar 28th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT

those geneollogical studies showed Obama is a distant cousin of Brad Bitt
no wonder he is so cute (Brad that is) ;)

brilliant | Report to Admin

By Scott Hall Mar 28th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

This is an absolutely brilliant commercial. It should play very well to blue collar workers in Pennsylvania!

YES WE CAN!

Re: brilliant | Report to Admin

By JP - VA 4 OBAMA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:44 pm EDT

Ditto - GREAT AD!

Re: brilliant | Report to Admin

By Cool Chick for Obama-Austin,TX Mar 28th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

Great Ad! Will play well in PA! Thanks!
Obama '08

Re: brilliant | Report to Admin

By Kevin from Mishawaka, IN Mar 28th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

I loved it. It's about time that we have a President who talks about taking on the oil companies. Just yet another reason to love Barack Obama!!

things are looking up | Report to Admin

By Ryan from Oakdale, NY Mar 28th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

Link

obamas lead is back

Got Ya | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Mar 28th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

Yes, HRC’s website is highly edited.

But why so slow in the process. I think I may have figured it out. She has outsourced the editing to Saudi Arabia, (where her tax returns are buried in the sands), and the double translation process just takes some time.

Bwhahahahahahahaha …

Re: Got Ya | Report to Admin

By lavender Mar 28th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

Lol obamacrat. That is totally hillarious. Glad to see obama supporters are holding up well. Over here in London and just visited the blog to get feel of what the mood is like . Upbeat . Absolutely fab :)

Pittsburg | Report to Admin

By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:44 pm EDT

Any link to the rally today in pittsburg area?

Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Former DC Resident Mar 28th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

All...Sun Times gossip columnist reports today that Hillary may be deeply in debt...but the column also states that Edwards may endorse Clinton. Apparently, Elizabeth Edwards is no fan of Obama because he stole her husband's fire...

Link

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Valorie Mar 28th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

If Edwards endorses Hillary because Elizabeth was jealous of Obama, what kind of MAN is he? I hope this is just a rumor. After the way he and Hillary disagree on every issue, that would be the epitome of hypocrisy.

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

Elizabeth Edwards is for Obama....

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Mar 28th 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT

How do you know that?

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Former DC Resident Mar 28th 2008 at 2:53 pm EDT

That would be great news if true...can you provide a source for that (or is that you Elizabeth?) :-)

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Leah from Houston, TX Mar 28th 2008 at 3:19 pm EDT

I've also hear that Elizabeth Edwards is for Obama.

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Kristen KY Mar 28th 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT

I honestly don't think Edwards will help either Barack or Hillary at this point. I mean, come on...he couldn't even carry N.C. against the Bush II.

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Mar 28th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

JE is not even a superdelegate ... but in his household I guess his wife is.

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Doug Mar 28th 2008 at 2:53 pm EDT

Hmmm... so he can either stick to his values *and* do what's best for the country... or.... well, I just don't see an "or" for Edwards, he'll do what he knows is best for all of us.

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By mozzaikh Mar 28th 2008 at 3:00 pm EDT

All this is untrue
Just bla bla bla

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Paul J. Los Angeles Mar 28th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

Even if true, JE's endorsement will NOT swing NC to HRC. Also, JE is not a SuperD. So, if he does endorses HRC, his effect may be a little too late, and have an impact, regionally, at best. He waited way too late....

"But just taking Edwards' endorsement of Clinton on its own, how much would it help Hillary and how much could it hurt Obama? Because Edwards has waited so long to do so, two things are immediately apparent. The first is there aren't that many states left to vote. The second is that Edwards' endorsement may be reduced to a regional influence rather than a national one"http://www.huffingtonpost. com/chris-weigant/edwards-endo rsement-of-c_b_91980.html

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 3:59 pm EDT

It just amazes me how naive some on this blog are. All it takes is for a piece of gossip or suggestion and some are off and running. My goodness stop and think before you go off half cocked about something that hasn't even been confirmed. Don't you guys realize there are McCain and Clinton supporters on this blog EVERYDAY stirring the pot, why? Apparently because some of you are very gullible and easily persuaded to get excited over every little nuance of the unimportant. There are far more pressing matters at hand... housing crisis, unemployment, health care crisis, and most importantly we are now 6 years in Iraq! Over 4000 American soldiers, and thousands of Iraqi citizens are dead. Get back on track, far too much is at stake to be distracted over blog spin.

Peace

Re: Hillary Broke?...Edwards to endorse her anyway | Report to Admin

By JuanE. Mar 28th 2008 at 9:53 pm EDT

Amen!! I concur

Excellent ad! | Report to Admin

By Kevin from Kansas City, Mo. Mar 28th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

Great ad! And so true.

Remember Nixon's "Project Independence". Yep. We were going to STOP importing oil!

And here we are now burning more foreign oil than ever.

We've got to end our dependence on fossil fuels. We've got to do this soon.

The "fierce urgency of now" applies to our energy situation. Time to stop talking and start doing!

Barack '08! Yes we can!

GRACIOUS IN VICTORY | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Mar 28th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

I'd like to urge people to lower the tone on criticism of Senator Clinton. We can now win without any reference to her or her campaign's behavior. Senator Obama cannot win in November without the ACTIVE support in the Fall from the great majority of Senator Clinton's supporters. If we act harshly now just to “get back” at Clinton, SENATOR McCAIN will be the next President of the United States

A little of our own math: in 2004, just over 59,000,000 voters voted for John Kerry. Kerry got the second most votes for President in our nations' history AND HE LOST. Even if Obama brings in 10,000,000 new voters (a highly doubtful number), that means there will still be probably about 25,000,000 Democrats who right now prefer Clinton to Obama. It is obvious that the Clinton campaign is math-challenged but we should not be. We cannot win the election if millions of Clinton supporters sit on their hands in November. It may take many of you months to come around, but you going to have to, or risk losing this election to McCain.

Look, MY WIFE supports Clinton. My wife worked hard for President Clinton both times he ran, is very active in local Democratic politics, and she thinks that Senator Clinton is talented (and I do too; I am just very disappointed in her campaign). We can't antagonize my wife just to score points. We need her help, and millions like her, to beat McCain in the Fall.

If you would rather be "right" than win, let me remind some of the younger supporters: many Democrats had that attitude in 1968 and "sat out" that election because they opposed the Vietnam War and Vice President Humphrey, the Democratic nominee who did not even run in the primaries. So, in a very close election, voters elected Richard Nixon, arguably the worst President of the 20th Century. The Vietnam War extended for another 5 years, leading to tens of thousands of additional American deaths. I'd rather save the lives than feel that I had won on "principle" while losing in fact.

As Senator Casey said today in endorsing Senator Obama - we all want a Democrat in the White House next January. And my Dad's reminder to me when I was a kid (in the Stone Age): it's easier to be gracious in victory than it is in defeat.

Obama 2008!

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By Obamaforus Mar 28th 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT

If anyone has contacts in TX, please call them and make sure as delegates they are fully informed. Let me emphasize, I"m not suggesting that the CLINTON campaign is officially poaching delegates however there is clear and apparent evidence from today and yesterday that some Locals and "campaign surrogates" are trying to do just that by stacking the caucuses, changing rules in midstream, keeping location of meeting info "secret"...we just need to be diligent - not hostile or mean...just aware..

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By Valorie Mar 28th 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT

True Words

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT

I agree. But does your wife not feel uncomfortable with Senator Clinton's lying about Barack Obama, such as continuing to claim that he was not a Professor when he was, which even the University of Chicago where he worked clarified?

Truly, I am curious about the rationalization that occurs to support a politician whom you know lies.

Perhaps because I am a religious person, it is difficult for me to get past the seeming amorality of supporting this in your candidate.

If Barack lied in this way, I'd be out of here in a hot minute. But he's a real straight shooter and he's amazed me with his candor and conduct both.

I know we'll win one way or another, of course. But it would be nice if good people questioned dishonesty more sharply. Again, I'm probably proselytizing a bit, but it does stand to reason that ethics are critical in candidates, does it not?

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant Mar 28th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT

Amen.

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By EarthMama4Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 2:57 pm EDT

Well said! I keep saying, let's forget about her and start acting like the nominee. I think that is what Barack is doing this week with his big speeches on the economy and focusing on McCain.

Plus, I personally think Hillary would rather be attacked than ignored. We need to ignore her. Sort of a "Oh, are you still here? I thought you had left by now." sort of an approach.

Lisa in Pensacola FL

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By Badge673 Mar 28th 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT

To kinda go with that. I was in the shower when it struck me.. what has been the press for the last 3 or so weeks? Positive news about any candidate or the relentless attack on the flaws?

Since when does the most tidious of flaws become more overpowering than the greatness of merit?

I admit, I have become that... I have spoken out on the "liar" or whatever flaw I can find about HRC. Instead I should be promoting the greatness of merit...that is, what do I believe that makes Obama the best candidate for the US? I should be promoting his fluency of language, his higher asperations of the american people, his willingness to move american ahead and put to bed the politcs of old.

I am for Obama because he can take us past the politics of old, but yet I find myself drifting back to politcs of old. I find myself saying, "liar", "racist", or that "i just don't like her."

Not this time. I like barack because he makes me want to be a better person. I have hope he will start to move this country to a place where my childern will inherit something better.

Therefore, I pledge (join me) that I will do more to elevate why I endorse Barack in a positive nature. I will denounce the politics of old of attacking the flaws of the opponent. If in a conversation I will only concentrate on the reasons why I am with barck and not engage in the flaw conversations that attack the character of the opponent.

Your turn, "I belive in barack because......"

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By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Mar 28th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

is there any link to view the rally today??

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By Tomás Mar 28th 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

look the latest gallup WOW!
lets move him to up 55!
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By Celina from Frankfort, KY Mar 28th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT

I believe in Obama because he rises above the little stuff.

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By Ryan from Oakdale, NY Mar 28th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT

GOD SONMEONES GOTTA TELL HILLARY TO DROP OUT SHES THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT DOES ANYTHING TO WIN EVEN IF SHE DESTROYS HER PARTY SHE DONT CARE

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By Freedom Lover Mar 28th 2008 at 3:02 pm EDT

That was a great commercial!! Honest and to the point. That's who I want in a president! Great job Barack!!

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Mar 28th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Okay Devon:

Are you trying to increase hits on your blogsite? Do you sell ad space? Are your posts automated on this blog? This is spam...

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:24 pm EDT

Hey Devon,
We appreciate your enthusiasm for Barack but can you limit your post to once per thread?

Thanks dude!

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By Jessica Sharp Mar 28th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT

Great ad! Well done, Obama team!

I'm SOOOO excited about my call/postcard party next week! 30 people have signed up to come! It's going to be soooo AWESOME!!!!!

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By paragraf Mar 28th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

We need an urgent response from the campaign. Huffpo article posted this morning quotes a Clinton memo claiming he's taken sizable donations and that he supported Cheney's energy policy. We need a response to this quickly!

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By Dyemanboy Mar 28th 2008 at 3:14 pm EDT

Barack is always best when he is in the ad.BUt there is an ad in Indiana that is equally as good in this on. Acutally he should have ran that one for PA becuase he's standing in a old closed steel mill and alot of blue collar voters could have related to it. Its powerful.

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By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger Mar 28th 2008 at 3:19 pm EDT

I am so impressed that according to the latest Federal Electoral Commission reports Sen. Obama has raised over $192 million so far, with no donations from PACs or lobbysists (well only $250 to be precise), whle his opponent has received more than $1.1 million from such organizations.

All his contributions have been from average (might I even say, typical) Americans from all walks of life. So I am confident that he will be working for us and not for "them".

Hopefully this link will work and you can see it for yourself:

Link

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By JonnieRae Mar 28th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

I love the ad!!!!!!!

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By Liba Mar 28th 2008 at 3:54 pm EDT

I like the ad as well. We need more alternative energy, and not to depend on the Middle East.

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Mar 28th 2008 at 3:27 pm EDT

As I said in my earlier post, it is NOT true that Obama accepts money from oil companies. He only gets money from small donors who have to report where they work.

Imagine:

1. One candidate cannot take donations from any company, and can only take SMALL donations of less than $2301 from any individual. This money may add up, but there is no one person who gets to have "face time" with the candidate to influence them with "hey, look at all this money I gave you and I will give you more for re-election. Now listen to what I want from you..." Why? because no organized group or person gave the candidate a large sum of money. Think about it.

2. Another candidate takes LARGE amounts of money from lobbies and special groups that are specifically designed and organized influence them. These groups will have and request meetings with the candidate before and after their election. These groups openly want something from the candidate.

And ask yourself: Which candidate do you trust to represent regular folks.

That candidate, #1, is Barack Obama.

Candidate #2 is Hillary Clinton.

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By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger Mar 28th 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

Senator Obama has accepted donations from nearly two million Americans, the majority of whom have donated less than $500 each. Certainly, some of his supporters may be employees of oil companies, and would have self-identfied as such according to FEC requirements.

I find it odd that anyone from the Clinton campaign would try to make hay of this. According to the Center for Responsive politics, yes, oil company employees have donated $160 million to the Obama campaign.

However, what Clinton supporters and surrogates don't point out is that his opponent has received *$289 million* from the same sources, and John McCain has received *$291 million*.

Senator Obama the only remaining presidential candidate who has not accepted PAC or lobbysist funding.

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By LA Mar 28th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

Just ignore them. Desparate times calls for desparate measures. It's interesting though how so many of them are starting to blog over here and have the freedom to do so without being attacked. All we ask is that you really really do some fact checking before posting because "it's truth and not myth" here. WELCOME HRC SUPPORTERS.

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By Oregon for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 3:54 pm EDT

Well said Diane, you are correct!

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By Liba Mar 28th 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT

I am not an employee of an oil company... I think that other politicians are jelous of his financial success. It is very revolutionary to be able to get so much support.

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By Courtney Mar 28th 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

Hillary, you do not know what you're talking about. Obama is right, and you are wrong. Barack Obama is the most honest candidate in this election.

Courtney in Ft.Myers,FL

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By Courtney Mar 28th 2008 at 3:43 pm EDT

Hillary, you do not know what you're talking about. Obama is right, and you are wrong. Barack Obama is the most honest candidate in this election.

Courtney in Ft.Myers,FL

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By Bernard from Streamwood, IL Mar 28th 2008 at 7:00 pm EDT

Courtney from Florida: what is your definition of honesty ? Does sitting at a pew, pretend you do not hear, then explain ,well yes, I heard something about that but give the Pastor a break, he is retiring, is this honesty??

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By Oregon for Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

I think what your missing is that Exxon the company is not on his donation list. Employees from Exxon may donate and by law they do have to claim where they work, but Exxon the company or any other oil company is not sending Barack Obama money...is my understanding.

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By FiredUpInCA Mar 28th 2008 at 3:57 pm EDT

I like this comment from LAJonathan over at Huffington Post regarding the claim from the Clinton camp:

"LAJonathan See Profile I'm a Fan of LAJonathan

The implication that he "takes money from oil companies" is that he would accept money in return for favors. Accepting donations from individuals, who happen to work for a specific company, as these do, is not the same thing. It is required, by law, to state your company affiliation when making a donation. Hillary knows this, but obviously, she doesn't care about what is true and what is not."

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By Eloise Mar 28th 2008 at 4:07 pm EDT

To: Hillary from Overland Park, KS
You talk about $160,000 but, you forget to tell us that the money was returned or donated to charities...when Hillary and Bill Clinton have taken millions for the oil industry...and took windfall stock and futures profits from the oil industry market....they have received MAJOR BENEFITS...but Americans get high gas prices...the Clinton helped to create this problem...WE ARE NOT STUPID....

When Bill Clinton was president...he did nothing to save us from reaching the crisis that we are in today...the Clintons took big money from the ultra-rich oil barons who are draining us dry...the Clintons live for today...they do not care are our future.....

The Clinton dog needs to tell the whole truth...telling me about $160,000 is a joke...we can generate $160,000 for Barack in less than one afternoon...

There are billions of dollar in profits being made by the oil industry...the Bushes and the Clintons put the ball in play before Barack set one foot in Washington...Do you think that we are stupid?

The Bushes and Clintons have been in the White House for 20 years....20 years....20 years....
20 years....THE CLINTONS ARE A PART OF THE PROBLEM...THE CLINTONS DUG THE HOLE THAT WE ARE IN AND NOW THEY WANT TO BURY US IN IT....

How much of the $500,000,000.00 that the Clintons received came from the OIL INDUSTRY??? Now, have the Clinton Campaign Spokesman Phil Singer tell us about that....

You really need to go and watch ‘Hillary: The Movie’. It’s about 90 minutes long, but you will enjoy it.... just Google it.

Tell Hillary that I said hello.....

Barack Obama '08

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By Radu Mar 28th 2008 at 3:30 pm EDT

Not a guest lecturer, a Senior Lecturer, which for all intents and purposes is the same as a professor, except it's not Tenure Track (meaning he doesn't want to become a professor forever)

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By Nancy M. Mar 28th 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT

The person you responded to states on her blog that she is "here to argue". Not here to learn, not here because she has an interest in Barack. She is just here to argue.

I suggest that we don't waste our time "arguing" with someone who does not have an open mind.

Greetings
By Hillary from Overland Park, KS - Mar 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am EDT
I am visiting to communicate with Obama supporters. I saw welcoming messages from bloggers to Hillary supporters basically if they were interested in defecting as I took it. I am not and I am here to argue. Anyone want to take me up on it?

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By Nancy M. Mar 28th 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

P.S. If you are inclined to argue, please do so on her blog rather than on the community blog. That way those of us who aren't interested in arguments aren't subjected to it here.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 3:50 pm EDT

How annoying. The invite was from me as above, so I'm well acquainted with the intention of it, which states unequivocally that it is for those who no longer support HRC and are seeking a new candidate, due to HRC's recent frustrating behavior.

While HRC won California on Super Tuesday, at present, she trails here in polls by 40% to Barack's 49%. That indicates to me that there is a lot of waffling out there. About 20% of California Democrats!

So... I anticipate HRC supporters will and are coming this way, and that we are open to them and discussing their concerns.

But argument is not debate, particularly when it's not for the purpose of clarification.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Mar 28th 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

On their website. I don't have the link offhand.

It states he was a Professor. That is a broad header over being the particular type of lecturer he was, not guest lecturer, but "Senior Lecturer in the Law."

He was invited for tenure by the faculty.

Tenured or not, that's immaterial. He was a doctoral candidate who taught regularly at that University.

That makes him a Professor.

Some of the bells and whistles here for me were the fact that a former business partner of mine is a highly accredited law professor who did a BAR keynote address.

On top of being on my own way toward a Professorship.

I was debating whether to call him or the U of Chicago, because the question was bothering me.

The U of Chicago makes no bones about it today, however.

The term Senior Lecturer of Law DESCRIBES the TYPE of Professor Barack was.

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By Debbie Hussein Allen Mar 28th 2008 at 3:10 pm EDT

I love this ad. It's crisp and to the point.

I want to share a story about my daughter who lost a tooth. We had just come back from seeing Obama in Minneapolis when my daughter lost her tooth. She put it under her pillow along with a note to the tooth fairy. She asked the tooth fairy what her name was, left her a small neckless she had made and asked her to please write back to her. At the end of her note she added, "Please don't forget to vote for Obama." Priceless.

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By Debbie Hussein Allen Mar 28th 2008 at 3:11 pm EDT

I love this ad. It's crisp and to the point.

I want to share a story about my daughter who lost a tooth. We had just come back from seeing Obama in Minneapolis when my daughter lost her tooth. She put it under her pillow along with a note to the tooth fairy. She asked the tooth fairy what her name was, left her a small neckless she had made and asked her to please write back to her. At the end of her note she added, "Please don't forget to vote for Obama." Priceless.

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By jOhnson Black Eagle (Obama 08') Mar 28th 2008 at 3:27 pm EDT

priceless..

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By Robert from Astoria, NY Mar 28th 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

It’s unfortunate that Senator Obama is using false advertising to explain why he can be trusted to do something about energy prices. Senator Obama says he doesn’t take campaign contributions from oil companies but the reality is that Exxon, Shell, and others are among his donors. I wonder if they’ll fix the ad.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Sen. Obama has received over $160,000 from the oil and gas companies. Two major bundlers for his campaign -- George Kaiser and Robert Cavnar – are oil company CEOs. Sen. Obama has accepted money from Exxon, Shell, BP, Chevron and just about every other major oil company. That's not change I can believe in.

In 2005, Sen. Obama voted for the Dick Cheney energy bill, which Cheney wrote in secret with the oil industry. Hillary Clinton opposed Cheney's energy bill, has a plan to eliminate oil industry tax breaks, and would require oil companies to contribute to a $50 billion strategic energy fund to jumpstart research and investment in clean energy technologies.

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By Abiyan Poe/One Voice Mar 28th 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

Senator Obama, took 160,000 compared to the Clinton's millons, 160,000 can hardly buy any favors. Not This Time!

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By Robert from Astoria, NY Mar 28th 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

But the claim is I DON'T TAKE MONEY. Which makes that a 160,000 lies.

As families are struggling to cope with the rising cost of oil, oil companies are reaping record-high profits. Yet because of the Bush Administration's failure to change course on energy policy, we find ourselves more dependent on foreign oil now than we were before 9/11.

Sadly, when Senator Obama had the chance to stand up against Dick Cheney's energy policies, he instead voted yes and helped bring us these huge tax cuts for big oil. In so voting for the 2005 energy bill, he provided billions in tax subsidies and giveaways to big oil. This bill was called the "The Best Energy Bill Corporations Could Buy," by Public Citizen. It provided $6 billion in oil and gas subsidies; $9 billion in coal subsidies; $12 billion in nuclear subsidies; and a host of other oil and gas regulatory rollbacks, including exempting a coalbed methane drilling technique called "hydraulic fracturing," from the Safe Drinking Water Act - an act that could make our drinking water unsafe. Senator Clinton opposed this bill because she believed we ought to be investing in alternative and renewable energy, and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Senator Obama supported this bill.

Just sounds like the same old politics...

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By Black Leather Rain Mar 28th 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

He DOESN'T take money from oil companies. What is difficult to understand about this? He took $160K from employees of oil companies, just like he's taking thousands from employees of retailers, thousands from employees of insurance companies, thousands from employees of government institutions, and thousands from manufacturers, service work institutions, and employees of every other type of work in this land! The money did not come from the company, it came from employees.

Should Obama instead say, "I'm sorry, Mrs. Patton, but you're a clerk at Exxon, and I don't want your money"? That's rude, and it's completely unfair for those of us who wish to support the best candidate.

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By Makeba from Baton Rouge, LA Mar 28th 2008 at 3:19 pm EDT

I work for a company and I have to declare that when I contribute. That DOES NOT mean that my company is a contributer.

But I guess you don't get that.

Or are you just upset that while the oil company, and other corporate big wigs are financing the Hill a Beans' campaign, the workers in this country are doing much better at financing ours?

Try backing up assertions with references.
Ooops...you can't.

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By Linda Mar 28th 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

Robert,

You quoted from a memo put out by the Clinton campaign. From the past couple months and especially with Hillary's recent "misspeaking" about her Bosnia trip, it would be wise for all of us to do some research and look deeper into claims she makes about Senator Obama. The Clinto camp is using the same old politics to misrepresent and distort the truth.

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By Sue, OH Mar 28th 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

SILLY SEASON again.

Bye bye -- go back to your website and argue there.
We don't have time for you.

Are any of the campaign stops in PA going to televised or shown on C-SPAN this weekend??

Obama 2008

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By Sheela N Mar 28th 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT

I belive that Senator Obama willdeliver on all of his promises. I think that he really try to help people will the raising cost of everything.

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By Former DC Resident Mar 28th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

I believe he will do the best he can. No politician can deliver on 100% of promises, but what is striking about Obama is that he is willing to listen to all sides of an issue and then do whatever it takes to get the job done - in a reasonable and respectful manner. Congress can be extremely difficult to work with, and if Dems do not have a majority when Obama is in office, fulfilling every promise will be difficult. But, I think his open approach may yield more results than we've seen in the past.

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By Laura from San Francisco, CA Mar 28th 2008 at 3:21 pm EDT

CLINTON HITS BOTTOM OF THE BARREL

I got some info on the donation issue asserted in the latest Clinton camp memo about the oil ad running in PA, and of course, it's a non-issue. I'm stii curious about the vote, and if this is another false statement by the Clinton camp? I know from my phone banking experience that those seniors and blue collar workers we need to persuade don't use computers to get their information. We need to address this in the MSM ASAP, or we'll have OH #2.

Clarification on donations:
Claiming that a candidate has "taken... money from" a certain entity or industry is false and misleading.

The above Clinton campaign memo is trying to incorrectly imply that Obama is accepting money from oil and gas-funded PACs and/or lobbyists.

The problem with this is that when they make the claim that "Sen. Obama has received over $160,000 from the oil and gas companies", they are relying on reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission by their opponents, which contain a variety of details on each of their donors. Federal law requires that these donor reports contain the name of each donor's employer.

As a result, when a candidate makes a claim that their opponent "accept[s] money from" a certain company they are simply saying that certain employees of that company made a donation to their opponent. In other words, it could be a VP of that company, or a Secretary, or a Janitor.

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By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

AND WHAT ABOUT THIS FOLKS....is this allowed???

Link

Clinton adviser in Canada talking about U.S. and Canada economic relations...here's a paragraph.

Sperling, whose speech was billed as a look how the economic problems in the U.S. will affect Canada, arrived in Ottawa at a time when cross-border relations have been rocked by allegations that Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government interfered in American politics.

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

Am I overreacting? CAUSE I REALLLLLLY think we need to get this whole Bill Clinton in Canada with Canadian NAFTA guru, Frank Giustra out in the open before April 22nd....I'm going to come there myself and go beat down Keith's door if I have to!!!!

I need some feedback please.

Article in the star (Canadian Newspaper)

Link
This is a visit from one of HRC's "top campaign advisers" - Speirling.

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By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Mar 28th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

Yup, after re-reading this carefully, I'm officially TICKED OFF...he's doing damage control about NAFTA explaining Hillary's position.

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By LA Mar 28th 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT

This is damage control because I read today that the Canadians plan to make their investigation into NAFGATE public really soon. I posted the link on one of the blogs. I have always tried to give the Clintons the benefit of the doubt because Bill Clinton was a good president BUT it's ringing true - HRC will do anything to win. She says one thing in speeches but does another behind closed doors. No one is perfect including Senator Obama BUT she's taking it to a new level. Let's pray for her and her supporters. PLEASE!!

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By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 3:28 pm EDT

??????

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By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 3:28 pm EDT

Back to normal for now.

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By Marian Mar 28th 2008 at 3:29 pm EDT

McCain Changes His Taxes Position Again, Back On The ‘No New Taxes’ Talking Point
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By MEL Mar 28th 2008 at 3:29 pm EDT

Great Ad. Glad to see his voice and his person finally in an ad addressing the voters, instead of some nameless actor's voiceover. It shows respect for voters.

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By Vee Mar 28th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

I think he's done this more than any candidate. He's been directly speaking to voters in more than half a dozen ads, and usualy that what works best.

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By Tricia Mar 28th 2008 at 3:29 pm EDT

That was an awesome ad!

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By Steve Mar 28th 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

This is a beautiful ad, and it should be very effective in convincing Pennsylvanians that Barack is the right person to lead at this time.

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By Inspired Canadian Mar 28th 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT

I'm sure Barack Obama would support this initiative.

On March 29, 2008 at 8 p.m., join millions of people around the world in making a statement about climate change by turning off your lights for Earth Hour

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By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT

From Newsweek

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By Dee - Looking forward to a brighter day Mar 28th 2008 at 3:34 pm EDT

Very nice.

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By cjsmom44 Mar 28th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

OMG look at Huffington Post quick re: AD

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By Jarita from Chesapeake, VA Mar 28th 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

Let's help Barack beat Hillar in the CNN straw polls. They broadcast these results to make it look like Hillary is a stronger candidate to sway the opinions of the undecided. Sorry, I'm too tech challenged to know how to create a link.

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By Eloise Mar 28th 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT

Jarita...

When you want to give us a link...just copy the web page address...starting with http and paste it into the comment text.

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By SWZR Mar 28th 2008 at 3:38 pm EDT

I have been following this campaign in depth, far beyond this site, all the way to Republican talk radio and some very disturbing right-wing websites (and yes, I have survived to tell you about it, but just barely). It's been about 10 months of digging deep for any genuine flaws or areas of concern towards Obama, and honestly there aren't any in regards to Barack's ability to lead this country and be a great president. All his supposed negatives are just a matter of objectivity and perspective, none should be considered factual or undeniably negative to all people.

That being said, my one concern, and it is a slight one, revolves around his connections with nuclear power and that industry. I have some minor concerns about his stance on that subject, but I haven't found anything to truly justify any substantial concern, just a watchful eye. He has my vote, and even if connections did arise to justify serious concern, it couldn't possibly be enough to dissuade me from voting for him, or campaigning for him as I have been fervently and proudly. He is a great leader relative to our choices now and could prove to be the best president ever... we shall see.

But I'd like to point out, that he will not be the first black president of the United States of America. That is just plain false. It's inaccurate at least and this aspect of his candidacy is being used as a way to scare off fearful white voters. As pathetic as that is, it's not even true. And it is being used against him by the repugnant and tired old politics of the past that we are trying to at least side step, if not obliterate, in our effort to bring about a new era in politics that my generation and open minded people can support and be a part of with pride.

Barack Obama will only be the first BI-RACIAL president.

He is not simply black, and all Obama supporters know this to be a fact that gets overlooked all too often. It's one of Obama's strengths that I love the most.

So, I only ask a small favor from each of you, to try and point out to others that Obama won't be the first black president. He will be the first true representative of the new America, a Bi-Racial President for all.

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By Jane Mar 28th 2008 at 4:11 pm EDT

Yes, Barack is bi-racial which means he represents all of us. In addition, his sister is 1/2 Indonesian, and, as he has said, he is sort of a United Nations in himself and his family. Although other countries have citizens of many ethnic groups, the United States is based on that philosophy. Now we have a chance to show it to the world by electing a president who represents our multiplicity. Perhaps he should use the same phrase Tiger Woods does, "I am multi-racial." And I suspect if most of us dug deep into our genealogy, we would find out we are too.

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By SWZR Mar 28th 2008 at 4:25 pm EDT

I can tell you that I am part a lot of things, including Native American and possibly even African from my fathers side of the family. I'm proud of the diversity and it has never occurred to me that I should want to hide such a great inheritance.

We are at several crossroads this election year, but I think the biggest most important one is the generational divide from the old Cold-War folks and my generation. We need to move past fear and be strong, proud, enlightened, very open minded and gracious citizens to be able to survive as a healthy nation in the new world economy that is facing us now.

Russia will come back into being competitive, the European Union will continue to grow stronger as they realize just how well their joint effort is working for them. China and India are also becoming big players in the international market... the world is going to go from one or two super powers to a handful of big fish in the pond. Adjustments need to be made that can only be accomplished by a unified country here. We can't afford this fear mongering BS any longer. Obama arrived on this scene just in time. Now it is up to the bulk of the Amercian voters to have a little more courage and reason this thing out with a broader perspective than they may be used to viewing the world with.

Keep the conversations going with all those stubborn friends a family members that you know. It takes a toll on them over time and they start to think about your point of view in ways they never have before. Your words and conversations have a big impact on our future. Stay positive and supportive, they will at least be more understanding and less afraid for what it's worth.

Peace,

SWZR

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By Jason "No Distractions" Mar 28th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

I, too, looked for every piece of dirt before I decided to support Obama. The nuclear power thing isn't anything to worry about, he tried to introduce stricter reporting and had to work and compromise to make progress. It's hard when you're the little guy standing up to special interests.

As far as the first black president... I'm no expert but I believe John Hanson wasn't actually black. There are some people who say that but I figure if there was anything factual it would be on wiki: Link

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By SWZR Mar 28th 2008 at 4:57 pm EDT

I have no concern about Obama's race whatsoever... My concern is the perceptions that "TAG" will have give to those that are less open minded about the current racial divide in this country. I think that if they hear and KNOW that Obama is also 50% White and raised by his white mother, and white grandparents, they will hopefully be more accepting of him.

Who knows, but I am sure that fact has helped a few people, but all too few know that it is a fact. His speech on race in America has certainly helped those facts come to light, so it will be helpful to continue to push his bi-racial profile before one or or the other. He is not just black, he is not just white, he is the face of what America has claimed to be all about since it inception yet we have not lived up to our own pledged ideals.

I am colorblind, in more ways than just racially. I am actually and physically red-green colorblind like so many other men in this world. But knowing that early on in my life, living within a mixed race southern community, and having to read crayons to be sure that I was using the right one for trees and such has always led me to be a bit more reluctant to judge things based on what I see at the surface.

I believe strongly that as time passes in this country, every following generation will be less and less color blind. There will of course be nay sayers, but how boring would this world be if we all agreed on everything.

As my blog title suggests, it's just a note, nothing of great importance.

As for the nuclear thing, I have probably read the same things you have, but I just keep an eye on it, since it is the one area that is still a bit to grey for me. Like I said, even if his connections in that industry turn out to be pretty broad and deep, it won't cost him my vote.

Thank you for your comment Jason.

-SWZR

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By ☻Cat, the left wing liberal lug nut, non latte sipping supporter of the DEMOCRATIC party. Mar 28th 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

Leheay to recant comments re the other Dem candidate to drop out of the race. Will be shown on MSNBC.

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By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React Mar 28th 2008 at 3:46 pm EDT

Hope to catch that live!

EFFECTIVE AD!! | Report to Admin

By LA Mar 28th 2008 at 3:48 pm EDT

Love the ad and what's he's saying is true. Our country is addicted to oil and is in so much debt to other countries because of it.
TIME TO CHANGE. Obama '08

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By VMC Mar 28th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

I just saw that ad on TV. I was at my Mother's - she lives in Delaware. Great ad. I'm sure I'll see it here in Pa.

Obama '08

The Clintons need a new bus | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Mar 28th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

It is getting too crowded under the Clinton bus

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By MGonzales Mar 28th 2008 at 3:55 pm EDT

Looking for more friends.

Please join my list,

Thanks,

Michael

I love the tv ad..... | Report to Admin

By Deagara from Frisco, TX Mar 28th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

It's original. Do more of those with real people who has real problems with the ecomony. Also I'm so glad you're going to be on Hardball with Chris Matthews on Wednesday. He's so....excited and I'm excited for him because he's real. Good Barack.

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By Bill from Lees Summit, MO Mar 28th 2008 at 4:01 pm EDT

I like this Add....but I wanna see Barack do more than just keep it close in Pennsylvania. He owes it to the residents of that state to WIN IT!!! Those people are looking for a reason to vote for Barack and he has to give it to them...We can End this Primary in just a few short weeks! LET'S GO!

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By lla Mar 28th 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

i really like this ad! it shows oBama right there where you get gas. It is very personal. I am with you. He should fight to win PA! contribute. Even if it's a small amount.

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By 1!! Juan "Hussein" Perez Mar 28th 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

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By Bobbie Sue Grenerth *OFA* www.handsontiffin.net Mar 28th 2008 at 4:16 pm EDT

The moments we've been working and hoping for will come.

1) Barack Obama will be the clear Democratic nominee, but our work will not be done.
2) Barack Obama will win the presidential election in November, but our work will not be done.
3) Barack Obama will be inaugurated on January 20, 2009, but our work will not be done.

Show your support for our next president, Barack Obama, by pledging to stay involved on the local, state, and national levels with issues that concern you and your neighbors:
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"My argument, however, is that we have no choice. You don't need a poll to know that the vast majority of Americans - Republican, Democrat, and independent - are weary of the dead zone that politics has become, in which narrow interests vie for advantage and ideological minorities seek to impose their own versions of absolute truth."

~Barack Obama, "The Audacity of Hope"

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New Ad | Report to Admin

By Tracy Green Mar 28th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

The new ad is great. Best of luck in PA Senator Obama!!!

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By S.R.E Mar 28th 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

Really like this ad!

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By VickynMaine Mar 28th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

I was in those gas lines and I do believe we (American People, me included)are paying over $3.50 per gallon. I did not get involved before...now I am! Yes, I can make a change. Thank you Senior Obama in believing in the American people.

Yes We Can!

3/28 Afternoon News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Mar 28th 2008 at 4:29 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the March 28th *afternoon* 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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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! Mar 28th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

For those of you that haven't yet bought a T-shirt:

When the store says they tend to run small, that's the understatement of the century. I got an extra large which I typically wear, and it might have fitted when I was a size 10.

Oh well, motivation to lose some weight!

It is good quality.

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By Women in Canada - Congratulations President Obama Mar 28th 2008 at 4:47 pm EDT

Way to go. Talk about the issues as they affect people. Green Economy.

And, make leadership work for people!!

Awesome!!!!

Obama Supporters are awesome!!!!

World Class Indeed!!!!!

Yes You Can !!!

TEAM WE CAN'T TRUST | Report to Admin

By Ton from Lynnwood, WA Mar 28th 2008 at 5:02 pm EDT

March 26, 2008 -- 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."

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This is a serious issue and the MSM is down playing it. Please read this and pass the message to as many voters as possible in PA. They need to know the truth about the Clinton's. This is a must read for every American.

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SPELLING MISTAKE! ALERT! | Report to Admin

By J.E. Mar 28th 2008 at 5:06 pm EDT

the ad reads "Invest IN $150 billion IN alternative energy."
There is an extra "IN" in there ...
It may be too quick on TV for anyone to catch it ... but I am thinking somebody should check these things before they air.
Good commercial, though. Go Barack!!!!!

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By Rachel Hussein- A Foot Soldier in the Obama/Biden army Mar 28th 2008 at 5:27 pm EDT

Make a $5 donation for truth, honesty, and inspiration.

Thou, too, sail on, O Ship of State!
Sail on, O Union strong and great!
Humanity with all its fears,
With all the hopes of future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate!

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"The Building of the Ship"

FIRED UP!!

Shut 'em down. | Report to Admin

By Shel Mar 28th 2008 at 5:27 pm EDT

From the Huffington Post:

A new memo out from the Clinton campaign:

"False Advertising: New Obama Ad Falsely Claims He Does Not Accept Money From Oil Companies
Phil Singer: "It's unfortunate that Senator Obama is using false advertising to explain why he can be trusted to do something about energy prices. Senator Obama says he doesn't take campaign contributions from oil companies but the reality is that Exxon, Shell, and others are among his donors. I wonder if they'll fix the ad."

A new ad by Sen. Obama running in Pennsylvania falsely claims that Sen. Obama does not accept money from the oil industry. In the ad, Sen. Obama says "I'm Barack Obama and I don't take money from oil companies or lobbyists and I won't let them block change anymore."

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Sen. Obama has received over $160,000 from the oil and gas companies. Two major bundlers for his campaign -- George Kaiser and Robert Cavnar - are oil company CEOs. Sen. Obama has accepted money from Exxon, Shell, BP, Chevron and just about every other major oil company. Just last month, Sen. Obama accepted another $8,400 from ExxonMobil, $12,370 from Chevron and $6,500 from British Petroleum.

In 2005, Sen. Obama voted for the Dick Cheney energy bill, which was written in secret with the oil industry. Hillary Clinton opposed Cheney's energy bill, has a plan to eliminate oil industry tax breaks, and would require oil companies to contribute to a $50 billion strategic energy fund to jumpstart research and investment in clean energy technologies."

My man doesn't lie!!!

I'm sure its more crap from HRC & Co., but would love to see an official response from BHO & Co.

Go get 'em, tiger!

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By Connie Mar 28th 2008 at 5:39 pm EDT

I hope that Obama ignores them. Hillary has lost all credibility, and frankly, everyone is sick of all the back and forth.

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By Black Leather Rain Mar 28th 2008 at 6:28 pm EDT

Ignoring the claims doesn't help anyone. What I'd love Obama to do is gather together the hundreds or even thousands of people that represent the donations from "Oil Companies" in a commercial with a representative saying, "according to Hillary Clinton, WE represent 'Big Oil.'" "I'm a mother of three that gave $25.00 to Barack Obama - and Hillary says I'm part of the problem."

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By Shel Mar 28th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

Yeah, I'm afraid its already out there and needs to be addressed.

I like your idea, Laura...

TV AD | Report to Admin

By ahsugarbear Mar 28th 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

Great tv ad!

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By Courage 2 Change Mar 28th 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

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By Gary from Boise, ID Mar 28th 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

Look at this blog, my friend. This is a people-powered campaign. To insinuate that Obama is in the oil industry's pocket is more Clinton silliness. Obama's rules are no donations from lobbyists or PACs. CRP's records reflect that he practices what he preaches on this. Of course, most of Obama's donors work for somebody, and a few of them work for the oil industry. But that industry is not even listed in the top 20 givers to Obama, and if any of those donors think that a few hundred thousand dollars of donations out of $193 million are going to give the oil industry undue influence over Obama, they are completely fooling themselves.

Now, if you want to continue this debate, let's take a look at Hillary Clinton's CRP records and see what undue influence really looks like.

Earth Hour | Report to Admin

By Inspired Canadian Mar 28th 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

I'm sure Barack Obama would support this initiative.

On March 29, 2008 at 8 p.m., join millions of people around the world in making a statement about climate change by turning off your lights for Earth Hour

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By Cindii *Obama blue sweetie* Mar 28th 2008 at 7:43 pm EDT

Does anyone have a Youtube link showing Senator Obama on The View this morning? I had to work today and I missed it. :-(

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By Shel Mar 28th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

On Youtube, I found it in three parts (part 1 is the ladies chatting before he comes on)

Part 2:
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Part 3:
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Part 4:
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If these links don't work, go to YouTube and search for THE VIEW OBAMA.

pe11201 posted the videos above, so I'd make sure you watch those. Someone else posted a video under a similar title & it was NOT Obama.

Good luck!

p.s. The man is so damned magnetic. You just can't help but like him.

Countering new Clinton press release | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Mar 28th 2008 at 10:07 pm EDT

According to the Federal Election Commission, the Obama campaign has received $8,190 from PACs in total for the entire campaign (2007 and 2008 until Feb 29th). Other than individual donations, it is the only source of funding which the campaign has received, amounting to 0.004% of the total $197,342,946.

Two names are dropped, implying that as CEOs, they are helping to bankroll his campaign. George Kaiser (owner of Kaiser-Francis) has not donated to Obama's campaign while Robert Cavnar of Mission
Resources has donated $2000 to the Edwards campaign on March 19th, 2007.

As one could probably guess, in each of the cases of the three oil companies, all contributions were made by individuals according to the FEC (with totals slightly different than those given by Clinton):

ExxonMobil: 14 individuals donating $8,350 in total
Chevron: 20 donating $11600
BP: 7 donating $6300

The issue of significance here is that PAC contributions have been made from the oil and gas industry, to whom have they gone. Of the $11,534,676, a full 30% (or $3,462,480) are for PACs while the rest is individual donations; however, 73% of the full total has gone to the
Republics while 27% has gone to the Democrats
during the 2008 campaigns.

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http://www.fec.gov/finance/dis closure/advindsea.shtml
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By Nicholas from Cocoa Beach, FL Mar 28th 2008 at 11:46 pm EDT

I'm sure this ad is targeted at the working class of PA, probably the white rural areas too where Hillary supposedly has more support.

It's okay, but not great.

I know you're trying to focus on an issue that directly effects them, but... I dunno. It doesn't do much for me. I can't put my finger on it.

I'd focus more on tax cuts and fixing the foreclosure crisis.

And I'm always a fan of talking about your focus on governmental transperancy. I think straight talk and cuttin the crap is something the average joe can appreciate. No more BS smoke up the ***, just straight honesty.

One more, somewhat unrelated thing.
I hear a lot about you having more delegate, more states, and more of the vote. Awesome.
But there's another great advantage you have that's not mentioned enough.
Your grassroots support. Your Obama Army. LOL (I'm glad I'm not a paid part of the campaign or anything - I can get away with saying things like that.) Anyway, how many people have contributed now? 1 million+? How many calls have been made now by how many people?
I mean, I've donated, I post here semi-regularly now and I just started wearing a HOPE braclet I bought and put an Obama bumper sticker on my car and I'm a registered Florida Republican!
There aren't a lot of people doing anything that have supporters so fanatical they wear braclets showing their support!
I really feel this is a strength that should be more widely talked about to the superdels and ideally in the media.

And one more thing. Another challenge to reach x dollars or y donors or z calls by the end of the month wouldn't hurt. (Or perhaps all 3. That donate and have it matched plan I thought was especially awesome.) We, not as Obama supporters, but as Americans do well when we're given a challenge.

Keep it up Barack! I hope the bus tour is fun and a great success.

HRC says this ad is somewhat of a lie--the truth please? | Report to Admin

By Camille from San Francisco, CA Mar 30th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

Hillary says Obama *does* accept money from Big Oil. Can we have the truth of the matter here please?

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False Advertising: New Obama Ad Falsely Claims He Does Not Accept Money From Oil Companies

Phil Singer, Deputy Communications Director: "It's unfortunate that Senator Obama is using false advertising to explain why he can be trusted to do something about energy prices. Senator Obama says he does

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