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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:27 pm EDT

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

SORRY ABOUT THE DUPLICATE

I SWEAR I DID NOT MEAN THAT!!!!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:29 pm EDT

Please delete my other posts!

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By Adam Apr 1st 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

I want to see video of the kid that asked Barack how to become President.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

Me too!

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By The Pollitikat Apr 1st 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

Please check out my blog and donate:

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By Student for Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Did you all here about Senator Obama's recent endorsement by 70 Jewish leaders in Pennsylvania?

Here's the link to the New York Times story:

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And, here's a online poll for the presidential elections - let's give our candidate some votes:

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

Thanks for the link, Ed. I passed it on.

auntie b

Have a cookie, tatteleh...

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By Jean Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Dear Reader,

You are about to be treated to about two inches of spam, referring to about how far you will have to move the tab down the track, before you get to anyting interesting. You will need to start blogging here, or go way to the end.

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By Norm from Chelsea, MA Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:11 am EDT

Reported this spammer. But it appears the moderator takes too long delete these childish posts.

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By Student for Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:23 am EDT

Did you all hear about the new poll put out about Pennsylvania? It shows Senator Obama overtaking Senator Clinton. Check it out at the Real Clear Politics site. The poll was conducted by Public Policy Polling. It's good news:

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By Nelson from Northern VA Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

The support from the Jewish community is nice. Any way to find 70 Catholic leaders in PA to endorse our candidate? This is PA.

The Jewish community support will be critical to have a prayer in FL in the general election.

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By Katherine from Idaho Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:32 am EDT

Senator Casey is Irish Catholic.

He is proving to be a wonderful teacher for his "quick study" candidate, helping Barack make warm-hearted connections with so many "Casey Democrats"!

We're very grateful to you, Senator Casey.

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By George from Minneapolis, MN Apr 2nd 2008 at 9:22 am EDT

Obama went on in rapid-fire succession, not shying away even from his recent underwhelming performance in a Pennsylvania bowling alley.
COFFEE OR TEA? — “Tea.”

WHICH PRESIDENT WOULD HE MOST WANT TO BE LIKE? — “Lincoln.”

WHY? — “He never lost sight of the humanity of even those who opposed him.”

IS HE SURE GOD EXISTS? — “Yes.”

HOW OFTEN DOES HE PRAY? — “Once a day, sometimes twice a day. It depends on the day.”

BEST THING HIS MOTHER TAUGHT HIM? — “Empathy, making sure that you can see the world through somebody else’s eyes, stand in their shoes. I think that’s the basis for kindness and compassion.”

WHICH MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM DOES HE LIKE, THE CHICAGO CUBS OR CHICAGO WHITE SOX? — “White Sox”

BASKETBALL OR BOWLING? Basketball.

NOT BOWLING? — “Not bowling. You saw those gutter balls. But you know what? That shows that I’m willing to try new things.”

WHAT MAKES HIM LOSE SLEEP? — “When I lose sleep at night, it is not because I am worrying about what’s going to happen in Pennsylvania or Indiana or how we’re going to resolve this contest. I lose sleep at night because I think about being president and all the challenges we have to face out there.”
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Now, let's see Clinton's answears.
Q. “Mrs Clinton, Basketball or Bowling?”
A. Ummm…(what city am I in) ‘Phillie’ BASKETBALL!
Q. How often do you pray?
A. PRAY!? Uh, I pray.
Q. How often?
A. Well, (is there a big religious base in this city?) ‘Yes’. I pray all day -- everyday (with members of the family but let’s not say that out loud)
Q. What makes you lose sleep at night?
A. LOSING! THE THOUGHT OF LOSING! I MUST WIN AT ALL COSTS! WHATEVER IT TAKES! WON’T DISENFRANCHISE FL OR MI, BUT WILL DISENFRANCHISE THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE AT THE CONVENTION! I WILL EVEN SAY ANYTHING TO WIN - WHATEVER IT TAKES!
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By A Rebirth Apr 1st 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

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

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

ONE LOVE, y'all!
Never give up, never give in
Keep the faith, keep HOPE alive!

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By Montana Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

That is a really nice poem. I love it.

Howzabout sending me some recipes, folks? I know they have recipes in the Bahamas, and I am pretty sure White Dudes for Obama even have a few recipes. Am I right? Come on. Represent!

I am making us a cookbook for a fundraiser. I need the good ole recipes that make you happy. You can sign up here for the 'event' and get five points:
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or just go ahead and send them to: m_e_studer@hotmail.com

It is going to be so great and make a million dollars. Be a part of the historical record! You snooze, you looze.

I expect to wake up to a PLETHORA OF FINE RECIPES.
If there isn't a PLETHORA, I will be pretty miffed.

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

I joined this event. Would it still be a hit if it was just a slough?

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By Montana Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 pm EDT

Yipes, Karen, you have got me there! If it turns out to be a slough, then I am just not sure. I will have to think about it and consult the experts and get back to you.
I am so happy you will send in a recipe. The stories are wonderful and the recipes, absolutely lovely. We are half-way there (we would like to have 200-250 recipes) and with a little luck and the wind to our backs, we can crank this out for 'publication' long about the 10th of April.

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

I look forward to it!

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By MtnMom - an empowered feminist for Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Hi, I sent you two of my fav recipes just renamed them:

The People's French Bread and As American As Obama Apple Pie.

Enjoy!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

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By Montana Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Thank you so much!

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By MtnMom - an empowered feminist for Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

Your welcome... great idea.

Please let me know if you need more. I am a bit of a food freak and have some amazing, unusual but delicious recipes that I'd need to type in. ((smiles))

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By Montana Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:14 am EDT

Thanks MtnMom

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By Steve from Scranton, PA Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:16 am EDT

Obama is a amazing man, and i strongly believe that he will bring great changes to America.

I have posted my review to this great speech in my blog, please have a look and leave your comment.

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By CBSmith Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:10 am EDT

Don't you mean "Freedom Bread" :)

you know, like "Freedom fries?" Anybody else remember those shenanigans?

Oh, how I long for a new president... :)

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By ♥♥♥ dreams of peace( who is tired of sara "kill em" & "drill em palin) ♥♥♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

check out my new barack obama music video

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By 1-300.000.000 A.K.A Sweetpea A.K.A Obama makes me cry. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

It is above average sort of.I almost shut if off in the first minute but I gave it another chance.Im glad I watched the whole thing.Not the best but the content very telling.

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:26 am EDT

Sorry but I'll be blunt. I did not like it much. It looks too much like the so called citizen united videos which tend to cut sentences short to reflect more negativity. But I liked the end when you focused more on the positive with the beautiful song playing in the background. Maybe you should make the video more of this instead.

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By Dr.Taruna Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Sorry Maria,
was a bit busy with my son today, will send you the recipes tomorrow,
Taruna

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

Don't worry about it! They'll be farther down before you know it!

I am feeling lucky (despite being 6th, 7th, something like that) because I just got hit with that problem that's been going around and couldn't get into any blog for the last hour or so.

I could get into the site, and the main blog page - but no inividual blog.

Just before it happened I saw that the really objectionable troll that has been around the last few days was present (posted like 20 posts in a row of the same line). Anyway, wondering if he has something to do with it?

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

You just want to make sure we all get that your first -- three times!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 pm EDT

I feel horrible. They're gonna delete my account. I just got a warning from yesterday from doing duplicate posts. I was so excited to start this new group. People reported me for spamming and I got an email warning from Emily saying they were gonna delete me if I did duplicate again. This time it was totally accidental. I hope they don't delete O-Smackdown. I'm not a troll I'm not a spammer. I'm just a white dude for Obama.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 pm EDT

We already know about White Dudes group ... why not find something else to post comments about?

Just a thought ... keeping it fresh, you know?

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

Ben. Just ignore my group. There are new people viewing the site everyday. I want to make sure that all white dudes are accounted for since the media has gone to such great lengths to write us off. I feel deeply insulted by the whole thing. I know so many white people who love Obama and I want their voices to be heard. Kind of like how Obama uses a similar speech in each state since new states are hearing it for the first time.

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By LW Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

I'm a white old lady dude (is that possible?) for Obama. Good for you! Welcome.

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By California Democrat Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

Hi,
I'm an old (71) white woman, and I love Obama!

YES WE CAN

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

I'm a white Dudette, and yeah, I am tired of being told how I will vote based on my skin, income, age, etc....

Welcome, BOYS!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

Once again, the media is playing the race card. yahoo news frontpage is carrying a story about White Indiana voters not being swayed by Obama's perfect union speech

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I pulled this article off Yahoo 15 seconds ago.

Nice and fresh.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

I'm glad you're doing what you are doing.

It's unfortunate that the media and/or the other campaigns have decided to prey on perceived racial or gender biases and that we have to fight back in this way, but... it's also a positive counter-narrative to offer.

I marched in the Cesar Chavez parade several days ago and was conspicuously "white" but felt proud to support others whom I felt support for and empathy with. Crossing the racial and gender divide is a good feeling, indeed. Suddenly you find you are much more free from those boundaries. You feel liberated, I suppose.

Si Se Puede!

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

O-SMACKDOWN, I can't believe they are threatening your user account, when that Osama Troll posts the same racist spams on ever thread every night, and he's still around. (Although tonight I did finally send a note to HQ asking them to finally revoke his account.)

We all know you are just excited about your new group.

Peace

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

To be honest, I was kind of surprised too. Maybe it was not Obama supporters who reported me. Maybe it was opposition operatives who troll this board. Maybe I'm just being paranoid but a I don't trust very easily. I'm a devout Obama supporter and they were gonna pull my account. I must've got reported big time. I've met him in person, donated...you name it.

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By Jing from Irving, TX Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

I hope everything will work out, buddy. I don't want to see you deleted.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 6:40 am EDT

I've been sending messages every night asking them to either delete the account or, more appropriately block the IP address for that idiot. I'm betting it's a high-school age nimrod that comes on here in between his video games and internet "adult entertainment".

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 pm EDT

Thank you sincerely. I refuse to wait in silence as they shape the narrative. Racism exists but far less than the button-pushers would like us to believe. Many democrats are voting against Obama, not because of racist tendency but because of a perceived racism in the electorate. The media planted these exagerrations and some democrats fear Obama can't win in the general election. They vote against him because they feel he can't overcome all this supposed racism and hate.

The funny thing is, if you're interested, I can show you an analysis that shows Obama beating Hillary by 100k votes with white males.

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By LV Duckworth Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Personally, I think the idea that white male vote was falling away from Obama was started in Mississippi when media didn't take into account the cross-over dittoheads (primarily white males) that skewed the polling.
JMHO

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:00 am EDT

You are DEAD ON about the way the media narrative has shaped that perceived racism to fearmonger the electorate.

They did the same with the Latino and African-American issue, which was bizarre to me because I work with the NAACP on behalf of Latinos, and with some gang intervention groups out here in California (loose Latino rights advocacy stuff). It's like the pressed hard on old turf wars they dug up from the 1970's. That issue, in my very stolid opinion, is NOT a "Latino" issue... it is a Catholic issue more or less. And Latinos tend to be Catholic. That racial exaggeration just about did me in! It was race-baiting at its worst.

I'm sure a lot of folks would love to see the analysis. Sock it to us.

You should never be silent when there is something crucial to be said.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

SaSa, what was/is the Catholic issue? That they go for Hillary or McCain? As a "Catholic for Obama," I just don't understand why Obama does not have better support among Catholics.

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By WA APIA 4 Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:24 am EDT

Hi Christine:
You may want to check out this link (if you have not done so already) and share it with your friends, family, colleagues, etc. It was created by a group of Roman Catholics for Obama.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

Polls have consistently shown that Catholics strongly favor HRC.

If you look at the exit polls in every state, you'll see this trends a lot more strongly than it does across racial lines.

It was first brought to my attention when I asked Latino friends why Barack wasn't winning. They were confused. They first pointed out that it was predominately with Catholic Latinos. I started watching the trend lines from exit polls and found it looked right, but crossed some racial boundaries.

The press credited it to "educated" and "younger" Latinos, but it was much more Catholic Latinos who seemed to be voting for HRC.

Then the same held true with folks of other races, particularly in Ohio and Rhode Island.

I have no real sense why this is and am deeply curious, so if you have any ideas, feel free to share. I know Barack has some Catholic support, of course. But that's the "ignored" place he's made less inroads, in following this race. Much more so than with any particular race or other religion, including most other Christian denominations, from what I've watched.

I'd absolutely love to turn it on its back side because I feel it's the biggest impediment in PA.

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By CJF from Santa Fe, NM Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Well, I am a young Catholic Hispanic woman who supports Obama! Of course, I have a masters degree and drink lattes so I guess that explains it. :_)
Really, though, I don't understand why he doesn't have a larger Catholic support than he does. In my experience, not everyone in my parish church supports the pro-life republican. I think we weigh the issues. In Santa Fe county, we are predominantly Catholic and predominantly democratic. Obama did win the caucus in SF county.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:52 am EDT

I know Hillary reels in Catholics well... and we certainly attract some. So disproportionate though. I actually had a Russian Orthodox Republican friend vote Obama this year.

They know Hillary is pro-life, as is Obama.

I lived up in Taos awhile... sure do know Santa Fe. Very similar, in some ways, to where I live. Although I live in the barrio, essentially, in NorCal. But surrounded by beautiful agricultural lands, and my neighborhood is 80% Latino (40% for the city, which is close to the size of Albuquerque). And Obama won here too.

You should look into Melissa's page. That page should be made into fliers that could be passed around PA to help some Catholics who might want to veer more toward Obama than Clinton find something they resonated with in there?

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By Viva Obama so proud to have voted for HOPE and to have rejected the hype Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:37 am EDT

Hillary and Obama are pro-choice actually.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:19 am EDT

typo! sorry! I "misspoke" lol!!!!

Snipers were firing at me while I was running off the tarmac, desperately trying to type that last post ;)

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

Christine,

The people I have met on this have been anti-pro-choice. I think they are threatened by "pro-choice", not fully looking into the legal reasons for keeping faith and law separate.

That is just my experience here in Texas.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

O.k., I went up to put on jammies and go to sleep, but saw the Mac on the dresser, and thought I'd check this post, and here you all were, with very thoughtful responses to my question. So at 11:54 pm Central, here it goes....

As a right-to-life Catholic (like Sen. Bob Casey!), I support Barack Obama because I think he has the best record of supporting a "culture of life" -- that is, respecting life in all its forms: He opposed the war in Iraq from the start; he is in favor of programs that not only encourage women to keep their babies, but supports pre-natal care, healthcare for children, and education for children (he wants the children of this world cared for); he opposed the death penalty in my home state of Illinois. This is not to say that I agree with his pro-choice stand, but I am willing to keep praying that one day, we will all be able to come together as a people on this issue -- one that I know Barack does not take lightly.

But as for other Catholic voters going more toward Senator Clinton -- that I do not understand. I could understand Catholics for McCain much more readily because of the Republican party's anti-abortion platform (my conservative Catholic mom is one). My only guess is that Catholics comprise a higher percentage of lower-income voters, which is currently a big part of Sen. Clinton's current base.

Now, I would love to hear more on this, but I MUST get to bed, so I can proof-read my second-grader's homework in 6 hours before school (yikes!). But if you'd all like to discuss this further, I will copy and post this in my personal blog and you can comment there too.

Night all. ;)

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Ha! I meant to say "right-to-life Democrat" (right-to-life Catholic is a bit redundant, no?!) Must get sleep now.

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By Katherine from Idaho Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

There are two pro-choice Catholics in my family, who go to mass every Sunday. You never know!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

This is a wonderful conversation. I feel like we can come back to it over time. We need to figure out how to best pick up Catholics (and everyone) in PA.

This could be interesting.

In the Catholic Church here, they will make political announcements from the pulpit? I know "clergy" endorsed Obama in PA. Do they announce political stuff from pulpits? Because that could be a powerful place for Barack or his surrogates to forge alliances.

I've done it with march organizing. The main board I'm on is headed by an immigration attorney, who was permitted to speak at a Catholic Church to 1500 people from the pulpit. And they were like a block. They came to the march all together.

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By Roy Boy Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:33 am EDT

THe bible say life begins at birth, if you don't want an abortion then that is your choice, don't have one. But don't push your religion on to me, that is my choice! Otherwise I push back and it don't get pretty.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

I'd never considered the socioeconomics of Catholics. It seems that more conservative Catholics who are less financially endowed are more attracted to Senator Clinton.

Are Catholics generally thought of as Republican? I didn't know that. The word "Catholic" triggers "JFK" for me immediately!

Interesting how little I know about Catholicism. Only a bit about Christianity in general. I could brush up. My grandmother is an evangelist, so I know a bit about that... and I KNOW Obama can do REALLY WELL there... strangely enough. Evangelicals seem to really like Barack, at least so far in my experience.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 2nd 2008 at 8:34 am EDT

Good morning my intellectually stimulating friends!

Yeah, dare I say this among Democrats here, but JFK was not at all revered in my conservative, Irish Catholic (Republican) house in NY. (My Mom could not get over all of the Kennedy males' "extracurriculars," which she thought were very un-Catholic.)

And, in my personal experience, in the places I have lived (NY and Chicago), my Catholic friends were overwhelmingly Republican. This was also true at Notre Dame, where I went to college, and where 92% of the campus was Catholic at the time. The reason is the abortion issue.

And, SaSa, of all the Catholic churches I have been a member (and I attend Mass every Sunday), they have NEVER spoken about the political from the alter. Catholics are actually, I think, a lot more careful about the separation of church and state, at least at mass. (But maybe we DO have JFK to thank for that.)

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By Chendy Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:10 am EDT

I don't mean this as offensive to any Catholic; I was raised Roman Catholic myself and went through twelve years of parochial school.In that system, lo these many years, true intellectual creativity was often seen as arrogance, speaking your mind, advocating for doing things differently, changing the status quo, being different in the way you look at things, were all cause for censure.This was in the old days when the nuns ruled the roost. I sense some of this fear of standing out, by committing to the new, as being part of what we are seeing here.

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By Florence Apr 2nd 2008 at 8:05 am EDT

I second that. I went thru similar experience when I was younger with the Catholic parochial education system. I want to believe that this is not the case generally at least in the US, but in Latin America, Asia and Africa, the stigma of that creativity/flexibility censure goes deep.
I think that it is part of the reason why Latino Catholics tend to "stay" with household name.
Any suggestion on how to approach this?

Peace

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:17 am EDT

White males prefer Obama analysis on dailykos.com

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By cwilli Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

Why didn't you just make your screen name white dudes for Obama, then you just have to insert the link and other won't get upset about the posts.

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT

I never thought of that. But I don't think people would click my name and I would feel quite ridiculous asking people to click on my name in my posts.

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By LV Duckworth Apr 1st 2008 at 11:47 pm EDT

Can't see where the 3 posts at the beginning are a problem - each appears different. Fine by me!

Yes we can....we must!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

A lot of us have gotten those emails, I think :)

Because we're self-moderating.

I've been very active with the campaign and I've received one of those emails. For inferring that someone was a troll, which in retrospect, was the wrong thing to do. We need to not presuppose anything about one another and I was glad for that reminder.

Like you, I was concerned, but I contacted the blog owner and it was quickly (in a week or so, they're very busy at HQ seeing that Barack is elected) and amicably resolved.

Don't worry. Just make sure to direct your attention to the moderator who can assist better than we can on the board!

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:18 pm EDT

You're kidding, right?
---was it over that troll?

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

Nope. It was the day the "positive police" were out in full-force (LuLu coined that term, I think).

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

Okay, 'cause I was gonna say....

Positive Police, haha, I love the term! And I know exactly what you're talking about.

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By Biglenec Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

Bret from Matthews, NC

I am sorry you have been reported for during that, so I would like to suggest that 1. you separate your with more distance between each post 2. They have new post starting throughout the day, so perhaps you can post your information in each one of those new threads throughout the day. I am not sure why people are complaining, but to ensure they do not take away your profile try the two options I gave you. These postings are up and open 24/7 and you do not need to post them all in the same thread. I know you want to get your word out and that's good, but others come here for information and feels like they have to go through a lot of messages to find something that appeal to them. Again, I am sorry this has happened. I personally enjoyed seeing the name. Do not leave just worth within the system.

Remember we are here to support our candidate: Barack for PRESIDENT!! 2008-09'

Yes we can!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

After the email warning I decided to do like you said and post one post in each blog (whenever I can). But then I posted duplicates accidentally today in this one blog. I don't want to clog the board and I want information too. I also think it's crucial that we not be ashamed to express our support. I want to break the stereotype that says white dudes will vote for McCain. Not all white dudes will vote for him. Many will vote for Obama but the media keeps suggesting that we won't. It's frustrating.

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By ♦ Gigi Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

Don't worry O - the MSM will get tired of the white dudes and then start reporting that all the typical menopausal white women are voting for HRC... but they'll be wrong!

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:15 am EDT

And us ATYPICAL, white, menopausal women are obsessed with Obama!

When I look in the mirror, I expect to see the reflection of a 25 yr old. What a surprise to see this 60 yr old face so lit up with joy, purpose, and passion.

I sure wasn't like this one year ago. What's changed? Hmmm....

auntie b

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By Katherine from Idaho Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

Typical Obama Mama!

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By Nancy in Walla Walla Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 pm EDT

Hey, dude!

I'm a white grandma of "a certain age" who is proudly for Obama! I know the feeling of being demographically challenged.

Keep talking to the folks around you (and us, too, of course). Sometimes all it takes to break stereotypes is for folks to see that it isn't universally true. When we express our support, people realize that NOT "all white men" or "all older women" are voting for McCain and Hillary.

Keep the faith!

08AMA!
Yes We Can!

g+ s+

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By Roy Boy Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:42 am EDT

Hey, everybody I want to come out. I am a Italian, French, American who is for Obama! God! I feel good comming out, It was scary in that closet. Yes We Can!

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Hey O--some of us can help you out and post the links for you.

There is lots of racism in the whole "will whites vote for Obama" discussion. I personally cringe every time they say "working class whites". They never say working class blacks...why?

We have had to remove all heavy objects from our family room. My kids are afraid that I will break our tv in a fit of MSM rage.

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

That would be simply amazing if all the regulars post a link to 'White Dudes for Obama' as a challenge to every single article referred on this site that contains media attempts at race baiting, racial divide and racial profiling. I'm anxious for the next phase of my mission 'White Dudes for Obama' to kick in. The media wants to make this personal? Let's make this personal.

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By Roy Boy Apr 2nd 2008 at 6:57 am EDT

I think it is nothing more then a reply in protest to what the media is doing, just like when the media said Obama was muslim. So what! People started putting thier name out as Hussan. Don't read more into it then it really is. I believe they are thing to tell the media that we are a rainbow of sun shine, you feel nothing but warmth and unity here, not the cold darkness of hatred because someone is different.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

Things that get on my nerves:

"working poor"

Unless you are going to then reference the unemployed poor, or the working rich, just toss this out the window. It's a "deadly killing spree" waiting to happen.

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By Roy Boy Apr 2nd 2008 at 6:50 am EDT

This is what I'm talking about, Administration needs to stop these Email letters or your going to scary people away!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

are you sure you aren't with the corporate media? i mean, that's a triple post...most of us CAN count....lol teasin ya!!!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

My delegate math is better than average. Trust me.

I reported myself on my own post.

That must be a first.

I got so excited I was first I hit publish comment like it was goin' out of style.

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

Congrats on 1st!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

Thanks Tracy. I'm on an Apple Laptop with Wifii. Don't know if that makes a difference. I just want to help Obama win the white house.

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

We all do! Be proud and work hard for Obama!

BTW, I am on a MAC too. LOVE LOVE LOVE Apple!!!!!

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

Ah, but they support FAUX NEWS!!
(though I have to agree with ya, apple is alright!)

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

Oh man, now I am bummed out Lace!!!! Going to cry in my pillow!!!

i just can't win! WAHHHHHH!

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:07 pm EDT

:(
---
Yes We Can!

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:09 pm EDT

Of Course We Can!

Good night Lace! =)

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

Good night!!

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

I'm on a Mac too. I always think that if Obama was a computer he would be a Mac. Silly, but I can't help it.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

Nah, he'd be a PC running Linux.

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

People have compared his campaign to a mac and hillary's to a pc.

Works for me! (I love my Mac....I think it's my 7th. I bought the first one they sold in PGH. IN fact, I sat in their demo window and wrote my dissertation proposal until mine came in!)

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:08 am EDT

If BHO can bring Mac folks and PC folks together .... dang, what can't be done ?

-- stanley h. for hussein a great American name

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:21 am EDT

Oooooh! I love my new iMac. It's adorable! So easy to understand. It speaks my language.

Anybody for some cookies?

auntie b

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Got any chicken soup? My cold went from bad, to better--overdid it--and now it is much worse. I am supposed to go to PA this weekend to start volunteering...

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

Oooooh! I love my new iMac. It's adorable! So easy to understand. It speaks my language.

Anybody for some cookies?

auntie b

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

no, actually i reported myself one night....i know others have reported themselves as well....but it is a novel accountability thing, eh?

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

One thing about Obama supporters...we like to do the right thing.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:19 pm EDT

I've done it too!

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By MartisaHussein4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 pm EDT

Dang, I wish you were older!

LOL! Just trying to loosen up the tenseness that creeped in about your post. But you are...

LOL!

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

Link

Bill Richardson writes on RCP why he endorsed Barack

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 pm EDT

Actually, that is from the Washington Post

RCP just links to all kinds of sources besides their own articles.

I have pretty much stopped reading most of the stuff they generate themselves - have not found much to admire! And I look at where all the others are coming from and avoid a lot of the lesser knowns for same reason. I pretty much rely on the links here (especially that come with referrals!)

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By Liba Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:59 am EDT

Dont´t worry about duplicates... who cares? congratulations on being first.

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By Mike Womack Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

So far we’ve helped 36 people!

Mama For Obama has been sitting at the top of the list for a while, as you can see. She’s slowly meeting her goal. Is there anyone out there who can give the maximum $2300, or close to that? It’d be great to take her out already.

The Top Ten List:
1. Mama For Obama has been sitting up here for a while. Can anyone give the max donation of $2300? She needs $4491-$4476-$4471-$4461-$4351- $4326-$4276-$4256-$4241-$4191- $4166-$4141-$4116-$4106-$4096- $4071-$4046-$3996-$3971-$3951- $3926-$3876-$3861-$3836-$3586- $3576-$3481-$3456-$3431-$3421- $3396-$3346-$3261-$3036
Link
2. Here is Lisa From L.A. She needs $880 more…make that $870-$865-$855-$805-$795-$780- $770-$610-$600-$570-$520-$420
Link
3. New To This has raised much of her $5,000 but still is lacking $1475-$1465-$1455-$1420-$1410- $1400-$1390-$1380-$1370-$1345- $1320-$1300
Link
4. Jill helped another Obama friend raise over $800. Now she needs help. Can we give her some? $1665-$1655-$1665-$1645-$1619- $1519-$1469 to go.
Link
5. Denise wrote, “A year ago I would have never imagined I'd be spending a Saturday making calls soliciting support for a political candidate. For that matter blogging, sign waving, or reading every word a health care plan… Can anyone can help out?” Well? $900-$875-$850-$740-$715-$680- $615-$605 to go.
Link
6. Willie B writes: If one has done it so can you, if no one has done it that one can be you. He’s looking for $1000-$855-$845-$825-$810 -$760
Link
7. Here’s Gigi, who’s fundraising on behalf of her grandson. Her fundraising goal is based on her family’s lucky number 27, as in $2700…make that $2660-$2598-$2558-$2523-$2498
Link
8. Here’s Dog Lover, who is fundraising $500 on behalf of Obama and in the memory of a close loved one they have lost. Can we help? $500-$385-$375-$365-$290-$230- $145
Link
9. Futbol Mom is an “automatic monthly donor”. She’s been giving for a while. Now she needs $786.
Link
10. Donna Henderson is ready to go!
Link

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

I love this idea. It is so CUUUUTE!!! Wish I could join, but alas I am not a white dude, ahhhh!!!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:49 pm EDT

Thanks Lee.

Well dudettes are welcome if you like to be associated with the cause. If you like the concept, you can join. We have women in our group. We're here to let Obama know that we have his back and we will not be silenced. Not this time.

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By Obama08NOW Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 pm EDT

My 13 year old son wants to know if he can join?

Is it 18+ white dudes???

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

My Myspace profile blocks under 18 year olds from my friend's list. I'm not sure if the group uses the same filter. Tell him to give it a try.

must see | Report to Admin

By I voted for CHANGE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:55 pm EDT

Hillary Clinton and the Iraq N. I. E. New must see

Link

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

Wow. I just watched it.

Awful.

Hillary Clinton gave an extensive speech in favor of going to war. Refused to vote in favor of the Levin Amendment. Claimed she was personally briefed by the Bush Adminisration but never read the NIE.

It's all stuff we "know" but to see the video evidence is just sad and disappointing.

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By Nelson from Northern VA Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Good video link, extensive explanation about the NIE and HRC's neglect by failing to read it BEFORE the Iraq war vote.

BTW, when BO mentions Jay Rockefeller read the NIE and voted against it, I believe he was referring to Sen. Bob Graham, former senator of FL. I believe that Rockefeller actually voted for the war.

Obama '08

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By Jan R in SC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

YES!

Can you PA folks get this in the press in your area?

You great bloggers.......get this out to PA, IN, and NC

Powerful!

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By ForObama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

When MSM wont give coverage to these kind of stories it is upto us-- We the People to STRUGGLE in face of the overwhelming odds & shine light on what is being wilfully hidden.

1) We shd circulate this and make this go viral.

2) This video is good; a couple of months ago there was another HRC video which was circulating on this blog which had slightly better audio and video quality minus the excerpts from the commentators----just HRC contradicting herself on Iraq on various occasions. I am going to look for that on YouTube.

Till then, let's forward this link everywhere--amongst people and MSM email addresses. Help make this go viral. spread it far and wide.

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By I voted for CHANGE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:56 pm EDT

Hillary Clinton and the Iraq N. I. E. New must see

Link

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By ♦ Gigi Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

What a great video! Tim Russert really does not let up, God bless him.

Former Rep. Hamilton to endorse Obama | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

Former Indiana Rep. Lee Hamilton, the top Democrat on the Sept. 11 commission, is backing Barack Obama in an endorsement that could boost the presidential hopeful's national security standing, The Associated Press has learned.

Although Hamilton is not a Democratic superdelegate, his backing comes on the heels of several high-profile endorsements for Obama, who leads Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in delegates for the party's nomination. Sens. Bob Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota endorsed Obama in recent days.

Link

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By Dustin McQuary Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

this is a very strong national security endorsement

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By Raf who support Obama for the future of America Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

I am black dude who want to be part of White dudes club. I want to be one black dude that every white dude claim they have black dude as friend.:)

Obama08

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:33 am EDT

Great idea, black dude.

But on the other hand, on the internet, will they really know if you don't tell them?////

but then, I suppose it would miss the point....

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By Change is about ending the abomination to create the Obama nation Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:45 am EDT

this is Obama's "extended" family. I think that's even tighter than friends.

-a white dude.

New endorsement - Yeah!!!! | Report to Admin

By Computer Engineer Apr 2nd 2008 at 6:06 am EDT

Hi People,

Lee Hamilton co chair of 9/11 endorses Obama. See link. Another strategic foreign policy victory.

Link

Solicitor
UK

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By Debbie, PA Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:02 am EDT

go vote for Obama on the Economy

Link

TOTAL net JAN FEB MAR | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:21 am EDT

****************Obama***net*** **HRC***net
JAN

Iowa -------- ---16 - - 1 -----15

New Hampshire ---9 ----0 -------9--0

Nevada --------13------1 -----12

South Carolina -25 ---13 -----12
_____________________________
TOTAL net JAN =========== 15

****************Obama***net*** **HRC***net

FEB

Alabama --------27 ---- 2 -------25

Alaska -------- 9 ----- 5 --------4

American Samoa-1 -----------------2 --- 1

Arizona ------ 25 -------------- 31 --- 6

Arkansas ----- 8 --------------- 27 --- 19

California -- 166 ------------- 204 --- 38

Colorado ---- 36 ----- 17 ----- 19

Connecticut - 26 ----- 4 ------ 22

Delaware ---- 9 ----- 3 ------- 6

Democrats Abroad - 5 - 3 ------ 2

Georgia ---- 60 ----- 33 ------ 27

Idaho ----- 15 ----- 12 ------- 3

Illinois --- 104 --- 55 ------- 49

Kansas ---- 23 ----- 14 ------- 9

Massachusetts - 38 ----------- 55 ---- 17

Minnesota -- 48 ---- 24 ------ 24

Missouri --- 36 ---- 0 -------- 36 --- 0

New Jersey - 48 -------------- 59 ---- 11

New Mexico - 12 -------------- 14 --- 2

New York -- 93 -------------- 139 --- 46

North Dakota - 8 -- 3 -------- 5

Oklahoma -- 14 ------------- 24 ---- 10

Tennessee - 28 ------------- 40 ---- 12

Utah ------ 14 ---- 5 -------- 9

Louisiana - 34 -- 12 ------ 22

Nebraska - 16 --- 8 ------- 8

Washington - 53 -- 28 ------ 25

Virgin Islands - 3 - 3 ----- 0

Maine ----- 15 --- 6 ------ 9

District of Columbia 12-9 - 3

Maryland -- 42 --- 14 ---- 28

Virginia -- 54 --- 25 ---- 29

Hawaii --- 14 --- 8 ----- 6

Wisconsin - 42 --- 10 ---- 32
______________________________
TOTAL net FEB =========== 141

****************Obama***net*** **HRC***net

MAR

Ohio --- 66 -------------- 75 --- 9

Rhode Island - 8 -------- 13 --- 5

Texas --- 99 --- 5 ----- 94

Vermont - 9 --- 3 ------ 6

Wyoming - 7 --- 2 ------ 5

Mississippi - 20 - 7 --- 13

Iowa --- + 9 --- 10 *** - 1

______________________________
TOTAL net MAR =========== 13

TOTAL net = JAN - 15 - FEB - 141 - MAR - 13 = 169

Re: OBAMA Strategy to win in PA | Report to Admin

By wendynyc Apr 2nd 2008 at 9:48 am EDT

Obama needs to aggressively bring up the NAFTA issue with Pennsylvania voters - and show how Hillary and Bill supported and passed it causing large scale job loss in OHIO and PA.
He needs to get a little more aggressive just like they are and start battering her so that he can close this race out quickly!

WHITE DUDES FOR OBAMA | Report to Admin

By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

Link

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By Winning in '08 Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 pm EDT

Your group sounds soooo cool. I wish I could join...but I'm an AA femaie... At any rate, I salute you and your group... You should start a fundraising for all of us who wish we could join!!

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:07 pm EDT

An AA dude joined. Supercool dude. He was so excited, he just had to be a part. There's a fundraiser link on the group page and yes it links to barackobama.com. No money yet, but this is just the beginning!

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

How about white chicks? Are we in?

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

LOL. Yeah a couple have joined...

White Dudes for Obama is sweeping the nation!

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

Cool, just joined! Glad you are on our side, with all that enthusiasm!

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

Do you have bumper stickers yet? I may have to make a button for you!

(What icons symbolize white dudes, though? Mayonnaise?Ideas anyone? )

WHITE DUDES FOR OBAMA | Report to Admin

By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

Link

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By cwilli Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT

Looking at the pics of your friends i see why you call yourself the smack down. LOL

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By IGNORE FOX/CNN/ABC/NBC/MSNBC/AP Apr 1st 2008 at 11:39 pm EDT

I'm a puppy dog.

1 | Report to Admin

By Rob Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

frist

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:34 pm EDT

It's like first but NOT.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 pm EDT

It's also like the former Republican Senate Majority Leader, who, by the way, is NOT running for president. (Too much of a yes man, I think...)

What's going on? | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

Tell me what's happening with calling in PA!!!

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By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

What do you mean? how well its going?

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

Yeah, what are you hearing from others in PA? Any interesting discussions?

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:40 pm EDT

I just got back from the local HQ to learn data entry. We were supposed to be on the computers, but right before we arrived a whole bunch of college students had just dropped by wanting to make calls. So it was a busy place.

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By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

Things are going fairly well, lots of supporters, lots of undecideds, but its definitely an uphill battle.

We really need as much help as we can get, three weeks seems like a lot of time, but its really not.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:57 pm EDT

What does "help" look like?

Help make calls?

Need info?

Root for the Phillies?

Visit the Amish?

Just let me know...

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By TV Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 pm EDT

Ilya probably means help with calling.

Disabled Vets for Obama! | Report to Admin

By LV Duckworth Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

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

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

Help bring the dream to fruition, donate today!

Link

Anything you can give will be appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

LV Duckworth,

I'm also on a fixed and diminishing income. Just a reminder that many of us will be getting "economic stimulus checks" from Mr. Bush in May, and that is a great time to give to the campaign. I have pledged 10% of mine. We will all give what we can when we can! Thanks for your support and service!

not first | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

can't hurt to try

4th! | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 pm EDT

hey all

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By Abigail Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 pm EDT

Hey- back at yah!

I love that Obama keeps bringing up the equality issue btwn the sexes with rights and wages, etc This is great! A few of us were mentioning this a week or so back and its great to hear it. I mean just look at the guy- his whole life even up in the present time- he is surrounded by women!!

He's so great.

Keep up the great work OBAMA! Rest up now, I want you bright eyed and extra spunky when you get to Philly!!

We're waiting for yah!! We have tshirts and pins for sale all over. There are posters on lamp posts, and posters at bus stops, signs in Barber shop windows... we can't wait.

So bring that "change train" right on through to the city of Brotherly LOVE!

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

What's with that nut, Nutter? I guess HRC can't bring up Wright again, so she sends Rendell's "boy" now to mimic her words, "I would have left the church"?

At least the "Tom" could have made up something original!! Don't know how it played in Philly, but for once, I'm glad the MSM seemed to ignore this mention, and consequently, Nutter. Guess he isn't as important as he thinks he is!!

What do the people of Philly think of him??

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By Praying Hard Apr 2nd 2008 at 6:17 am EDT

Everyone knows that he's only backing HRC because because Barack backed his opponent during the race for mayor. We're still winning Philly!

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By Roy Boy Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:27 am EDT

Were are closeing the gap in PA. Hell we could even win PA. But she had already said she wont leave, so be it. I hope she is welcomed back in New York!

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By KAN & BOBAM44 Apr 1st 2008 at 10:29 pm EDT

first after smack down

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By BARBARA in Queens, NY Apr 1st 2008 at 10:34 pm EDT

Everyone we need to send all of the uncommitted superdelegates the complete thirty five min. speech by Rev. Wright.

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By Dr.Taruna Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

Good Idea, I think its great,
Tough i personally feel that they are already aware of the mess the HC people have done ..its , i feel the SD's will come in , rather trice in , its the general pubic that we have to cover so that they know what the truth is.

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By LV Duckworth Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:26 am EDT

I don't think we should be sending out that to Supers - I would rather that Barack handled the Supers.

I understand why you are suggesting it though, with HRCs camp alleging that Rev Wright will cause BO a problem in the General election.

I don't believe its true and when we win in the coming primaries, especially in the western states the argumenmt will not hold water.

Stop worrying, HRC is grasping at straws.

Yes we can!

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

Surely the SDs who are Wash. party insiders, know that there's a whole lot more dirt, conflicts of interest, questionable business dealings and donations, etc, (whew) that HRC has compared to the one story of Wright against Obama.

Recent polls show people got more and more fed up with it the more the media and HRC tried to keep it alive. I'm proud the majority of voters are more intelligent than the mSM and HRC give them credit for. Besides, it can always be argued that those were Rev. Wright's words; HRC's lies have all come straight out of her own mouth!!!!! No comparison if she's talking electability. Wright will only be a factor if the SDs allow her to keep harping on it instead of showing it's a non-issue by getting behind BHO once he's the nominee. Plus, Mccain, altho he distanced himself, can't really talk (or have his 527s do it for him) since he had Hagee and Parsley!

BHO's movement is too great across too many groups that won't allow this to keep them from voting for him!

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By LA Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

A bigger problem for HRC is credibility. We already have a lying president and her credibility or lack there makes her unelectable. We have to focus on getting this across. This is a huge issue. Her lies are not from a third person but from the Senator's own mouth, not once, not twice but several times and each time the story became more graphic. You know it still bugs me that Andrea Mitchell was on that plane and knew that she was lying and said NOTHING. What kind of integrity is that? Wow.

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By LV Duckworth Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT

I agree whole heartedly and if this article holds any truth at all, the lies she told about her Bosnia trip could mean her death nell.

The source being a neo-con writer, makes the story more questonable, but it still offers a scathing review of HRC's possible motives for lying.

JMHO

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By LV Duckworth Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT

Lets try that again - but this time with the link to the article in question. LOL - senior moment!

I agree whole heartedly and if this article holds any truth at all, the lies she told about her Bosnia trip could mean her death nell.

Page 1
Link

Page 2
Link

The source being a neo-con writer, makes the story more questonable, but it still offers a scathing review of HRC's possible motives for lyingabout her trip.

JMHO

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:29 pm EDT

Hi Obamafamily!!

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

Bill Richardson has written an article in RCP to answer WHY he endorses Barack

Link

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:29 pm EDT

saw this live, he has some awesome moments!

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

wow, higher than I thought!

How long till our april fool get here?

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By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift Apr 1st 2008 at 10:30 pm EDT

Duddettes for BO

These threads grow fast............

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By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift Apr 1st 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

Hello K! BO-Friend!

---Time to go to bed for me...My Boo-Boo is being most patient with my absences--not to mention I am becoming a zombie.

Keep track of the activities and let me know if I missed anything special

Besitos

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

Hey Cheryl, looks like I missed you, but I'll keep up and fill you in tomorrow, if you like.

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By Abigail Apr 1st 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

I know, i was just so excited to get here less than ten mins after it went up!!!

this is awesome.

I've been reading some great articles on Obama this week. His bus tour has really shown some reporters his personable/ real side. Which is what we all LOVE!

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

Yeah! Dudettes for Barack!! I dig!!

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By Kayla Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 pm EDT

This might sound like a stupid request, but the first time I saw the Husseins sprinkled around this blog, I wondered why so many middle easterners were supporting Obama. It took me a while to figure out what was going on. It might take others a while too. So, as politically incorrect as it might sound, I hesitantly make the suggestion that it might be time to take away the Hussein middle names, if not so many people are doing it anymore.

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 pm EDT

Kayla, yeah, I guess you had to be there. Many of our pages explain why we have adopted the name.

I wish you could have been here the day it started, when everyone spontaneously added it; it was touching & powerful as it came on the heels of our candidate being battered by the name-calling.

I have always thought it to be a valid form of peaceful protest & show of solidarity.

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 10:48 pm EDT

It was a GREAT night when we all adopted the name!!! Very powerful indeed!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:49 pm EDT

Hey Tracey,

How did you get those cool thingies next to your name?

:-O

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 pm EDT

Here's what you do (there are lots of these things!)

Go here:
Link
and find one that you like.
Look at the number under the Dec colum (number should be somewhere in the thousands)

Copy the code

To add the symbol to anything, type:
& # yourcode ;
(NO SPACES)

voila!

Enjoy!
✴

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

Cool! Not to steal from you lace...I have always HAD to use the asterisk, though my real signature gets a star. There now I feel more like myself!

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

Stars too here!

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

Now look who's getting creative? Very nice new look Tracy.

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

So, you like my new hair cut Jeannie??? LOL!

I have to credit our young friend Lace King. She is the best!!!! She hooked me up. So here it goes:

for * type:
✿

for a star symbol type:
☆

OK, I am logging off and going to bed before the late night thread goes up!!!!

Sweet dreams!!!!

Tracy

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

I knew it was a Lace haircut, but it looks good on you! Nighty night -- I promise I'm pushing the button off soon.

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

Whoops! Sorry! I did that wrong!!!!

type

& # 10047 ;
with no spaces

another is

& # 9734 ;
with no spaces

SORRY! That is why we need Lace!

Really going to bed now!

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By Millie Bradenton FL Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

Ok I'm going to try. Let's see if it worked.
'

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

:D

I didn't give her the haircut, LOL, I showed her how to create the symbols.

Much love to ya Jeannie!
(I may not have ever said so, but you're one of my faves on the blog!)

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By NURSE "HUSSEIN"- an EXTREME OBAMOPHILE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

Tracy My name is Hussein because I am beautiful just like Barack!!!

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

You are beautiful!!!!

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By dara "leos rule" walker Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

tracy, i chose the name hussein because im glad that we finally have a candidate who doesnt only represent americans with typical "american" names, but ALL americans.
see, my first and middle names are african, and most people dont pronounce them right. (dara tene which means beautiful love in SOME african language and im not even sure of which one). and i feel that barack hussein obama represents me for the first time in my life. i cant tell you how disenfranchised i have felt in my life when everywhere i go i see personalized pencils, keychains, backpacks, everything with names other than mine, lisa, diana, stacy, etc. i cant tell you how lonely that has felt for me. (no representation.)
and now, finally, FINALLY theres a man running for president of these united states who has a name that is like mine. so i understand about the importance of names and why we shouldnt be ashamed of ours. no one should. our names came from a good place, all of us. (for instance my parents named me "beautiful love" because they were in what they describe as the most loving phase of their marriage during the time of my conception and birth.)
anyway, speaking of respect for names, thats why i was kinda upset with hillary during that debate when tim russert asked her the name of the new president of russia snd she was like, "demetri medye whatever." see with my history of having a name thats not your typical average "american" name, i understand how important it is to show the respect of saying someone's name the right way. thats just simply respect and thats something that i think that barack can appreciate, people of all cultures with names that may sound different to us americans.
hillary doesnt get that. barack does.
thats my two cents. sorry for the long post.
:-)

G O B A M A '08

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

Dara, I can completely relate to wanting one of the cups, keychains, nameplates, etc and they didn't make them with my name.

The night we all became Hussein was a great night. We were sending a clear message that ignorance and fear mongering about a name just wouldn't do--not this time.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:28 am EDT

I sort of miss being a Hussein!

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Dara,
RIGHT on!

1. I was spelled like Chrysler, so I was an almost-ran for all the logo things.

2. I'm going to have to go to bed soon, because I forgot what 2 was...

3. I am SO glad you caught that. I have told people that Hc "whatevered" Mediedev and no one even believes me! He is on my long list of people she has managed to offend during her campaign.

4. I love your name. I work in retail, and every day I see names and get to try to pronounce them when we page people. I love it when I get it right. Tonight, it was a lady named "Enda". She says she gets called "Edna" a lot, which was her mom's name...

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

I have thought about this off and on. I kind of like them around. I feel that my eyes need to get used to Husseins.

There are names that used to seem odd, like Lakesha and Tiara, that are pretty much commonplace now (in Texas, anyway). We may need to switch to Abdul or Mohammad next, but what the heck?

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By dara "leos rule" walker Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

1. thanks for saying you love my name.
2. i am glad that now "barack" is becoming one of the more popular baby names. i think that can be a new beginning. its not cool that we who are supposed to be a melting pot, only represent certain segments of society. thats what i love about barack. im not for a separation of parts of society. im for inclusion of all.
3. yes, she has been so offensive to so many and so many people havent caught it. (im glad you and i did.) i wish i could do an ad on tv just showcasing her various offenses, but nah, that would just stoke the fires and she would claim that everyone's unfairly against her and then that would rally her supporters behind her even more. oh well at least we see it. and probably a lot of other obamanites, too. (i hope. lol.)

G O B A M A '08

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By AnnetteTN☺ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT

Lol, you shoulda seen it for a few days after the Hussein remark came out in the Republican party newsletter - we were almost ALL Husseins for a couple of days!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

The "Republic" Party has a newsletter?

I didn't think any of them could read.

Huh.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:56 pm EDT

They had pictures - you know, a picture is worth a thousand words?

The picture was Barack Obama in Somali garb during his trip to Africa in 2006.

That was about 2 weeks before the Jeremiah Wright "political lynching" started.

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:50 pm EDT

It was definitely a very moving and fun night. I don't think anyone on the blog didn't have Hussein in their name! It's also the night where I think we all started realizing we could change our names, and we started getting more creative.

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By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

I think that was also close or on the night we were almost at a million donors, wasn't it?

I know Jeanne couldn't have used her new trademark name that night!I think I turned off my computer about 2a.m. I, who is usually in bed by 9pm. This Obama stuff, I'll tell ya, gonna have to go to Betty Ford or something when he finally gets in to the White House to overcome the blog addiction.

Hey J-where are u in PA? I am in NW Jersey. Trying to get the 12th off work to come out with a friend.Are u east or west?

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:07 pm EDT

I'm about 40 miles west of Philly. O.k. I'm going to bed!

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 pm EDT

Jeannie, I gave you bad instructions the first go around. Look back up thread for the "new hair cut"

Nighty night!

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

I was there - I do think that 100% of the names had Hussein for a while!

The creative names are great - and it is funny how you still know who people are rather easily!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:25 am EDT

That really was quite the evening! I started as a "Rat," became "Hussein," but ended up as a "Dove;" which is really closer to my true being.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:30 am EDT

I always sensed this evolution made much more sense, from my humble perspective.

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By Leila Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 pm EDT

Kayla,

I love the name Hussein (it means "handsome"), and I hope a lot of middle easterners do support Barack. Nothing wrong with that.

I'll keep it short and sweet:

Don't give in to fear.

Moving on..

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By www.fierceurgencyofnowproject.com Apr 1st 2008 at 10:33 pm EDT

Please check out my link!!!

Link

WE NEED A SHELTER DOG IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!! A REAL MUTT LIKE MOST OF US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lets vision the First Family Obama adopting their new dog from the local shelter and saving a life!!! Imagine the impact it would have on the world.

In case you did not know Melia and Sasha have been promised by their Daddy a dog once the race is over!!!!!!

We need a once homeless mutt in the White House!!!!!!!!!!

Just another thing to be proud of!!!

If you believe, donate to my page-it is a new month!!!

Peace and Love to all,

Lisa

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 1st 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

I've got a dozen dogs, all rescues from the local shelter.

I love the idea of shelter dogs for the White House.

These dogs, IMO, are very special guardian angels sent down to help us learn how to love. One or more of them in the White House would be just perfect.

-- stanley h. for hussein a patriotic name

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By LW Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

I have written a blog about wanting the Obamas to adopt a homeless puppy or dog also! I actually think they should get two. Dogs are pack animals and are happy with a fuzzy friend when the people in the family are busy doing those silly people things.

I think it would be a great project for the kids to take on and they could speak for the wonderful pets begging for a home.

I probably shouldn't admit this, but I have 7 pets, all of which were homeless from a shelter or strays that always seem to find my yard and know there is a sucker living there. They are all precious, loving little guys who really appreciate a home after being out on the streets hungry, wet, and cold.

I would love for the girls to adopt from a shelter, or a rescue organization if they want a specific breed. There are some beautiful full-breed dogs in shelters also. That Pedigree dog food commercial with the dog in the shelter who doesn't understand why he is there gets me every time.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

I have written Senator Obama and asked him to consider this. It is the only thing I personally would ever ask, that he adopt not only a shelter pet, but a pit mix. Big black dogs are the most discriminated-against of all.

I've been in rescue for over 15 years. Seven is not a big number. The main thing is being able to keep them healthy and happy. We have BAD overpopulation issues in Texas, partly because of the warmer weather, and also there is lack of education and general poverty. Limiting number of pets never works.

Did you guys know that of the 50 dogs seized in the Micheal whatever-his-name-is thing, only one had to be put down, and the rest are in homes?

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:19 am EDT

Nothing wrong with seven pets, that's the same as we have gracing us with their presence in the house and they're all from rescue organizations also. Four parrots (three macaws and a conure), two dogs (totalling 220 pounds), and a cat all keeping us company here.

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:34 pm EDT

Senator Clinton was being interviewed about the negativity between both campaigns.

1st of all she was ‘trying’ to talk all PEACEFUL - LIKE, as if she was a unifier all of a sudden... She was repeating what Senator Obama has been saying for weeks.FOLLOWING again...

Let me ask, did anyone hear anything close to Senator Obama saying that he was TIRED of campaigning?

She said, “Senator Obama said he was TIRED.” That ‘his’ supporters were saying that she should quit, that they wanted it to be over.

NO MENTION of all the other people hinting/telling her to step down – not even those within her own organization.

She’s trying to paint some weird picture of herself as the one, who is stronger, as if she has ‘worn’ Senator Obama down.

There was no mention of her campaign and the devious crap they automatically spit to the media outlets – daily!

She re-stated her ‘behind the scenes’ opposition to NAFTA, even had one of her puppets speaking on her behalf; If anyone is trying to say that she was for the agreement, they are trying to hang the issue around the wrong neck.’ Meaning that it was Prez. Clinton - not the 1st Lady who backed the agreement.

Again, over the years she had spoken in favor of the agreement. Now she wants voters to BELIEVE, that no matter what she said in public, it’s the behind the scenes, the INVISIBLE WORK that counts and makes her worthy of the White House.

SAY ANYTHING…again

How’s about I go with what I have read and heard from her mouth as reason enough NOT to give her my vote.

She was asked if there were other issues that she disagreed with her husband on…she said “Yes”….but didn’t give details.

This leaves her open – in case another issue comes up, she can AGAIN claim that she was in opposition – behind the scenes.

Oh, she needs to leave the funny stuff to SNL, as usual, her timing is way off.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 pm EDT

I'm looking forward to the bowl-off...

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:40 pm EDT

she said it wasc a JOKE....but as NPR said, it was a dig at Senator Obama...she's trying to capatialize on his style...pleeezzzee

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 pm EDT

I'd love to see her suit up for a game of pick up basketball.

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By Leo Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

Proficiency in sports is acquired by muscle repetition. If Obama is a good basketball player (I hear he is) then he could learn bowling very quickly. His form really didn't look that bad. He just doesn't understand how a pendulum works... it's not rocket science. :-)

I would take Obama anyday over Hillary in a game of bowling. With a little instruction he'll beat the pants off her.

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Yep, he just needs follow thru and thum to the verticle. A few tips and he'd pick it right up!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:33 am EDT

no matter how bad those pantsuits' pants are, I'd really like Hill to keep them on. Thank you!

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By JediMasterMatt "The Force is strong with this one (Obama)" Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 pm EDT

Shame on you Barack Obama, Shame on you....MEET ME AT THE BOWLING ALLEY!

-Hillary Rodham Clinton

LOL

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:47 pm EDT

funny...funnt...funny
I'm forcing myself to be nice tonight, cause I could say something here with reference to bowling balls...BUT I won't...LOL

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By Abigail Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 pm EDT

tee heeh

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By ObamaMomma Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

She will show up in that God awful taxi-cab-yellow-sniper-proof-p ant suit to blind and distract Obama and then claim victory.

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By Colene from New York Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 pm EDT

ha!

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By MI4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

OMG! I almost peed my pants reading that! --sniper-proof pant suit!!!!! LOL

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

So wrong and yet so funny!

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By Leo Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

I never will understand some of those outfits. They are more fitting for Bozo the Clown.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Okay, I have in my bag of tricks some really mean remarks about HC, but I am not going to use them. Let's try to keep this from being personal. Please?

Maybe women who wear pants-suits should form a group to support Barack. Let's not alienate them.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:37 am EDT

Okay, but I say no to forming a group for other women who, like Hillary, also look like they've done serious damage to Imelda Marcos' walk-in closet. Perish!

For that much darned money... I mean, she has a fashion coordinator... ooooh, I won't talk about it. BUT MAN, SHE PRETENDS SHE IS FROM NY. That pretty much obligates her to be chic...

Barack puts on a rumpled suit and blue shirt and he looks like Fred Astaire. How's that work out? I can't even talk about the mastery of his ties. Forever will I remember the true beauty of Barack Obama's policies... and ties.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

Pantsuits: Who wears those polyester looking pantsuits in every Caribbean color? Mostly middle-aged and older white women!! (Please, I'm not being racist; I worked with a lot of them and live in a predominantly white neighborhood). This is the way a lot of them dress, so it's more of HRC's fake front to say, "See, I'm just like you".

If only they knew she's worth about $56M and together with Bill, about $85M!!! Which would tell them she's not going to do a thing for them if she could get elected! A lot of them buy this act, tho, and that's why they're so blind to the truth. They have the nerve to talk about a "glass ceiling". HRC broke thru that in Arkansas when she took over Bill's governship!! It's only the rest of us who truly have to contend with a glass ceiling (we're not married to a former prez and actually have to work for a living!) Well, hopefully, for all our sakes, these women won't ever find out that HRC is a republican who is making money hand over fist and cares for no one unless they're filthy rich!!

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:04 am EDT

THANK YOU Vote With Your Rebate!! Tons of Clinton knocks and criticism and we need to move forward, focusing on what is RIGHT about OUR candidate. Not to mention, welcome in new support. This blog is the Barack Obama blog, and that should be the major focus. Will it happen? Think about the big picture and what we need to do.

"You can attract more bees with honey than vinegar"

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By MJ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

I swear she actually believes the crap that comes out of her mouth.

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By Doris from MD Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 pm EDT

Hillary or someone in her awful campaign picked on last week when he said that he missed his wife and kids. Someone asked him at a rally what had he learned about himself or something like that from this race. I was thinking today and she was using that to say that he was tired and ready to get the race over with. She is such a witch.

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

...and I'm not the only one who thinks so!

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By In the shadow of Katahdin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:03 pm EDT

Thoughts on lee hamilton endorsement?

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 pm EDT

Lee falls into the Colin Powell category for me, personally. Great American patriots who let us down when our country was in greatest peril. These guys could have used their names and status to prevent some serious misdeeds and disaster but were completely overwhelmed by the Machine that controls them. I'm trying to forgive them both, since they would be great advisers for Obama, and I might not have done much better myself, but it's tough. You know?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

awwww ty!!! (blushes)

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

you are not alone in that at all. And Joe, if one of us is chosen for dinner, I think we should give marytnurse our spot instead.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

lol tamsin, you are a hoot! i love you!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:46 am EDT

Heck no you aren't alone!

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By Mike Womack Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 pm EDT

That was a great video. And Barack is right, we agree on SO many more issues than disagree, but those are the issues we focus on and it's distracting. How unfortunate.

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By Rokeys Apr 1st 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

Does anyone know how I can find out where Obama will be in Pa tomorrow? I have a few friends and myself who would like to see him.

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By vw (Hussien)cat - Because I am very bitter and elitist Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 pm EDT

he is doing hardball at a college outside of Philly.
Check the front page and scroll down. should have his schedule.

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By My Country Tis of Thee, Sweet Land of Liberty Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:12 am EDT

he will be at a college in westchester i heard on hard ball.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 pm EDT

If youre going, go early and bring a coat, hat and your best "I gotta stand in line for 4 hours" shoes!! Im not kidding!

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By New to This Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 pm EDT

He ends in Philly.

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By Abigail Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

Oh man when I read your post, I hadn't seen what it was on response to so it gave me a moment of pause- party because I'm in Philly...

but it made me think- Hell, yah, this ends here In pHilly!!!!

Thats wrap this one up yall!

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By vw (Hussien)cat - Because I am very bitter and elitist Apr 1st 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

I posted this on the earlier thread but, will here as well.

Lee Hamilton, the head of the 9-11 commission endorsed Obama
He has extensive foreign policy and said he was impressed with Obama's fp. ideas.

Maybe a super, not sure.
From Indiana

But, he is a giant.

Lee Hamilton endorsed Obama!

Link

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

I asked this question earlier but I had to run errands.

Who is Aaron Levine? I'm sorry I am not familiar with this name.

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

whoooohooooo

That's how it's done!

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By Doris from MD Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

Someone on previous thread said that he is NOT a superdelegate according to Politico.com.

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By Suzanne from CT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

He is not a superdelegate, he's a former Rep from Indiana (among a bunch of other things). AP is now reporting with some more details:

Link

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By Rokeys Apr 1st 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT

Can someone tell me where in Pa Obama will be tomorrow I cant find any info on here.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

He's in Wallingford, PA mid-day, and at West Chester University in the evening.

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By Abigail Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

hardball baby!!

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

I can hardly wait. It should be great!

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By iheartzushi Apr 1st 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT (Updated Apr 2nd 2008 at 11:15 am EDT)

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:47 pm EDT

Link

I have attached a link to the names of all the super delegates and who they are committed to...I hope this helps...

I did not see Lee Hamilton's name on the list

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

I love you Iheartzushi, but I've got to report your post. We can't have this on the website. Beware of trolls.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:50 pm EDT

Arlene,

I appreciate your reaction, but the video she is referring to was actually shown on network tv (hysterical - actually Jimmy Kimmel's reaction "I am f*ing Ben Affleck" is even better with a dozen cameos!)

I was a little surprised to see the way the title was written, but figured it is late, and we're not even on the overnight thread yet.

Haven't seen the copycat video yet but HIGHLY recommend finding the other two on You Tube (gotta watch them in order, Damon first then Affleck)

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

Arlene,

Sorry - just realized you are probably reporting because of the copycat video! Yeah, that doesn't sound good at all!

I caught the mention to the other (original) ones and skimmed by the rest - had no interest in going there.

But do go see the others!

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

Oh, I've seen the Damon and Afleck videos...they are hysterical. Just the title of this one sounds really tasteless on a website that represents Obama and is supposed to welcome newbies. Don't worry, I'm not a prude... :D

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By iheartzushi Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

Well it contains no explicit language.

But if it offends/concerns you for whatever reason, you can have it taken down.

I won't be offended. :)

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

It's the title of it that seems to me to be offensive on this website. Something that refers to Hillary F***ing Obama is so antithetical to the image Barack works hard to portray...I'm sure Barack wouldn't like it, would he?...at least in his own public forum? He's trying his best to keep things respectful towards our "opponent" and civil.

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By Global Citizen Linda Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

I must have a funny mind because I really enjoyed it although i never watched the originals from which this routine was copied

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

I watched it too, and thought it was funny, just as I enjoyed the Damon and Afleck versions. It's the title.

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By Suzanne from CT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

he probably wouldn't like it in any context ;)

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

I don't think he would appreciate it. And BTW I'm not "blog police"...I get in trouble with them every time I play the "1st" game... :P Obviously the post wasn't taken off...so maybe admin thinks it's okay??

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By Suzanne from CT Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Maybe they're still laughing, and will take it down when they're calm enough again.

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

LOL...well, of course! ... :D

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

Just my two cents, I thought the video was pretty funny, probably because of the clever editing. But there was no profanity in it or anything, just sophmoric innuendo.

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By Rokeys Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

The hardball is in west chester tomorrow night but tickets only does anyone else know where else he will be tomorrow. No info on here about it.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

Hi all you old time MyBO bloggers. Who was around for this?

Can you remember this cute guy with a funny name that got us all hooked on "Barark-on-iks"

Link

Seems like years ago....... But it was only a little over a year ago.

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 10:55 pm EDT

I was actually thinking earlier today about how much fun it was to be here in the months leading up to Iowa. That was really something. I'll never forget the night of the JJ Dinner. The whole day leading up to that was just unreal. Then the concert and the march to the auditorium. And then when the Obamas entered the room. And then when Nancy Pelosi introduced him at nearly midnight and he gave that speech that changed everything. Wow. Took my breath away.

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 10:57 pm EDT

And remember the night we all stayed up to see the counter roll over to the magic number? :-)

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:03 pm EDT

Yes, I dontated 5 dollars over and over again...

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

What was the magic number, do you remember?

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

which one?

There have been so many bench marks. One was 250,000 I think, then 500,000 then 1,000,000,000
remember the one with the people on the front? with the little white house?

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

this was the first one, though. I think i saved the blog somewhere as a file on my computer. maybe i should look for it...

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

My wrist, arm and shoulder were all messed up for two weeks from overuse.

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

Yeah! What a lot of great memories we've picked up here. We were trying to live so many of these big events and we couldn't keep up with any of it. Wweeeeeeeee!

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 pm EDT

Yes, I remember the blogs and how we all told our stories. I remember the JJ dinner also. how I got thier early and all those Hillary signs were up and I was so dissappointed! I thought somehow we would lose. Then as we left the building with John Legend and waited outside for the march to the supper, I turned around and saw ALL THOSE PEOPLE! I was crying. I knew then we would win and win big! What a night that was!

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

Oh, right, I remember that! Didn't your husband help you? That was such a tense evening in some ways. But look how it turned out! LOL.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:09 pm EDT

yes, my soooooo non political husband got caught up in the whole thing. He grabed signs and we stood on the stairs leading up to the doors. We covered up the whole wall of Clinton signs. I was so proud. I will not soon forget that night. and all those dang Clinton plastic "bat" things. they were so annoying. But as we left, there were many on the ground. and people taking our signs. Also at the Oprah, Obama rally in Cedar Rapids in the freezing rain, it took me 2 hours to get there and 4 hours to get home. People in ditches everywhere, but the place was packed! Oprah was freaked out at how many came out in the weather!

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

That was a great night--my husband and I stayed up late to watch him speak on c-span--both of us crying and cheering. When I saw the video of the march and all the kids fighting the sign wars and the whole arena chanting fired up ready to go back and forth I felt a profound happiness.

Thank you so much Iowa for starting things right for the rest of us.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

Laura,

My wife and I were watching on C-Span, thoroughly captivated once Barack finally got to speak. The anticipation was killing me, I couldn't sit still during all the other speeches, pacing and blogging, I think. Then I searched for, downloaded and used images from the parade and the JJ Dinner in my Obama videos. Iowa has such a special place in my heart, just as I'm sure it does in Barack's also.

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By Colene from New York Apr 1st 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

anyone have a link to that speech?

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:17 pm EDT

JJ speech.

With the Pelosi intro: THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (with her giddy laugh)

Link

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

There's a ton of other stuff, but here's the basics:

Getting ready:
Link

Marching in:
Link

The House:
Link

The speech:
Link

That night was really SOMETHING!

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

You guys really know how to do it up in Iowa!

Seriously, when the MI and FL stuff first flared up I was giving some thought to Iowa and NH's spots.

I came to a couple conclusions. One, that the size of the states really allows the candidates to be known to just about everybody (given the long time they spend there!). But also, the history of political involvement in the nominating process in these states is such that it does give you a strong reference to be the ones to do the initial sizing up of the candidates (we'll just discount NH screwups this year for the benefit of these statements!)

I remember reading in January how some were recommending rotating which states voted early each year. I thought then, and feel even more strongly now, that that should not happen. To thrust this important task into a new state each year would not garner the same level of involvement nor the same commitment/sense of responsibility to the task.

WE LOVE IOWA!

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By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

That's a coincidence. I was just checking out "My Barack" and was startled to see I've been registered for nearly a year, now.

My, how time flies when you're having fun! :-)

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

Did you guys see the Chris Matthews thing tonight about Barack "fidgeting" on the View? It was so good-natured that it didn't bother me at all, and I couldn't stop laughing through the whole thing..

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By ObamaMomma Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

That was Obama's allergic reaction to Hasselbeck(sp) and her idiotic questions.

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By iheartzushi Apr 1st 2008 at 11:03 pm EDT

Is it online anywhere?

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By iheartzushi Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

Nevermind, I found it it under todays the video highlights of Hardball.

Link

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

I remember knocking on my first door in August 2007. No one even knew who he was here in Iowa. People said it was too early to start talking politics. Then I dislocated my ankle just before Barack came to Luther college, but I went anyway. I went to every event and shook his hand 3 times, I talked to him once and to have him look in your eyes. You can feel the truth in there. You feel it to your core. This is the real deal. To hear him speek, it is like the world is right for that moment. (yeah I know, the kool-aid is kicking in) But it was the most inspiring thing to me. My children there. Listening. I kept looking at them, in my mind knowing they will always remember this. Like the people watching JFK or MLK. wow, makes me cry now....

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

Laura, I felt so bad when you hurt your ankle! And then it got confusing because there were so many bad Iowa ankles!

The best (sorry) was when you posted the photo of your ankle. :-)

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

I know you are not a woman who is easily convinced - so your endorsement really speaks volumes. You did your homework.

Thanks again for all you've done to change the world.

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

Yikes, the first door you knock on is the hardest, just like the first phone call. But it was definitely my first time listening to him and shaking his hand here in CA that turned me into a volunteer forever. He is a very special person. OK, now my Kool-Aid is kicking in, too.

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

I will never forget my first door in Iowa. Never. I am so grateful to have been able to be a part of Iowa before the caucus. I know this will sound dumb, but sometimes I think "we'll always have Iowa". The phrasing is a half-joke with myself, but the sentiment is serious.

Barack has done a great thing here, waking all of us from our belief that we were stuck with our world as it was. And Iowa was amazing. I will never forget listening to Barack's victory speech at HQ with so many other people.

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 11:27 pm EDT

Oh, God! That must have been amazing!

I remember watching him and Michelle and the kids at the State Fair and thinking, oh, wow, I really hope they give this guy a chance. Then he jumped on the bumper cars with Sasha and let it rip. I still can't believe it.

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

And then his line at the debate, about preparing for it by riding the bumper cars at the state fair.

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By Jason in Iowa Apr 1st 2008 at 11:40 pm EDT

That was a fun night. I remember getting out of our caucus and quickly checked CNN on my phone and Obama was already the projected winner. We raced downtown to get to the victory speech. And there were groups of Obama supporters all over the place chanting and marching and driving by honking. (Along with large groups of Ron Paul supporters.)

It was more like Obama had won the general or had won by 80%.

Anyway, it was all rather exciting.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

You are making me envious for missing out. I am flying to PA next week and will canvass with women. I have no idea what to expect. I have never done anything like this before. Any advice?

Link to the view

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

BE YOURSELF.

You have the belief in Barack.
You have a good heart.
NEVER say anything bad about Clinton.
Smile.
Smile.
I always start out with.

Hi there my name is Laura, I know everyone loves people working with politics to come to thier doors! That is why I am here! I was wondering if you are planning on voting in this primary?..................if they say yes, then I say. Great, so many people are coming out, it is great to hear that you are involved. Do you have any questions? What is the most important to you in this election? Health care? Economy? Education? (bring your brain with you, know your info. on where Barack stands on these things, also know talking points from Clinton on where they differ) Print out 4-5 of each of the pages from the "issues" section on these things to give out or to look over while you are out) Let them answer and have your answer ready. I say, you are not alone in your thoughts, a lot of your neighbors are feeling the same way. (if they say healthcare) I might say something like, I am voting for Barack because of his stance on healthcare. I believe that having a lower cost will encourage everyone to get healthcare and will help us become a healthier nation. Barack does not mandate (force) people to buy health care. He feels that this will make it easier to get his plan passed in the house and maybe one day move on to universal health care. Small steps. ect....

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

What can I say but THANK YOOOU!

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

I find that once you have sincerely introduced yourself it is not hard. Sometimes, people are embarrassed to tell you their concerns or objections. My co-workers, who I have worked with daily for over two years, have been shy when asking about Obama. One had heard a horrible rumor, that was so horrible she did not want to say it out loud, but somehow she half-believed it. (the black-only church rumor)I listened and took her concerns seriously and was able to email her all the answers she needed.

It's okay to say, there's a lot of stuff on the internet; do you have any questions?

Pets are a great connection, by the way.

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By Bobbie Sue Grenerth *OFA* www.handsontiffin.net Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:29 am EDT

This is excellent stuff, Laura.

When we give folks the opportunity to talk - when they feel as if they are being listened to, it really makes a difference.

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By Patty Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

Wow, Laura, you're getting me all choked up!! I hope to see Barack someday in person and feel the magic, too( although I felt the magic about 2 minutes into his speech at the convention in '04). Stayed with me for days and days and days.....course it's still with me now!!

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By Foreigner Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

I remember that ankle injury. You had a photo for all of us to look at! How has it healed by the way?

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

Wow, it's Foreigner! Where've you been??!!

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:31 pm EDT

I still limp. I guess I should have stayed off of it. But I just could not. I remember Barack looking at me while I was a volunteer, with my crutches. I was front and center for a picture, he said, "you should be sitting down" I said, for this I can not! he shook my hand!

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:35 pm EDT

I remember you telling us about that the night it happened. Seems like yesterday, and forever.

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 pm EDT

Thank you all for sharing. I am glad to be a new addition to the family.

It is at these time I wish I had had television to see the speech by Barack Live and see the commercial announcing his website.

I have been a supporter since he announced, but had no IDEA that there were so many of us!

I am honored to be a part of this movement for change.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

It is almost impossible to hold how many of us there are in mind. In spite of EXPECTING thousands at rallies, my eyes have brimmed at every one at the number and composition and disposition of the crowds.

We are many. So very many. And some of us don't even have computers! Doesn't that seem sad? I am spoiled.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

Ah, so nice to see the "old bloggers" here. refreshingly positive!
nice
memory lane,,,it is a good thing.

remembering why we are all here.
for the greater good.
no more evil.

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By Patty Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

no bad times...only good and good days ahead!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

Pass the Kool-Aide, Laura! You are awesome, you are beyond awesome. You are NOT the first person to feel this way. President Obama's truth shine's through in a very special way.

You're story is beautiful. You ought to blog it. It's a keeper.

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By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

<<>>

Au contraire! I was in Decorah for the weekend (at Seed Savers Farm to hear the Greg Brown Concert) in early July. There was an Obama office right downtown and I got my first bumper stickers and buttons there, on a hot-as-hell but gloriously colorful, sunny day (right after wandering the Decorah Prairie and visiting the fabulous Willow Glen nursery. :-).

We then had a great time driving our Obama car all the way to Philly in August, to take my daughter to her first day of college. I saw a couple of other Obama cars along the route, but also my first "Hillary"--it whizzed past in a speeding van on the PA turnpike.

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By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

(sorry! I accidentally turned Laura's quote into hypertext and thus my post made even less sense! Here's what I meant to reply to: )

:::no one even knew who he was here in Iowa:: (in August):::

Au contraire! I was in Decorah for the weekend (at Seed Savers Farm to hear the Greg Brown Concert) in early July. There was an Obama office right downtown and I got my first bumper stickers and buttons there, on a hot-as-hell but gloriously colorful, sunny day (right after wandering the Decorah Prairie and visiting the fabulous Willow Glen nursery. :-).

We then had a great time driving our Obama car all the way to Philly in August, to take my daughter to her first day of college. I saw a couple of other Obama cars along the route, but also my first "Hillary"--it whizzed past in a speeding van on the PA turnpike.

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By Marianne Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 pm EDT

Hillary Clinton spent some very precious campaign time comparing herself to Rocky Balboa and saying that it is important for her to continue running up the stairs to the threshold of victory. Then she goes ahead and challenges Barack Obama to a bowling game...what substance, what attention to issues ....Wow.....there was dead silence in the crowd and you could hear a pin drop.

I hate to get personal but she is really running out of steam and INSTEAD OF RELEASING HER TAX RETURNS AND PAYING THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS OF THE VENUES SHE RENTED she is using old outdated references and weak wimpy words to lose the interest of the crowds so carefully positioned to hear her. The people looked pretty miserable and kind of stared at each other.

Also, as Barack's numbers increased in the lead against Schlocky Balboa incarnate the news media called for her to step up her vitriol as the only way to win. Wow - again, I know today was April 1st but if she listens to this advice she is just a puppet who PROBABLY DOESN'T REALIZE THAT JOHN MC CAIN'S NUMBERS ONLY GO UP WHEN HILLARY ATTACKS BARACK AND HE HAS TO ANSWER BACK. THE VOTING PUBLIC IS TIRED OF THE FIGHTING BACK AND FORTH.

Hillary should not quit this campaign because anyone tells her to - she should quit because HER CAMPAIGN is becoming a travesty and even though everyone protests, she is becoming a caricature. You know damn well that all the political cartoons are going to have her dressed in trunks and punching gloves and with a few black eyes or whatever which she brought upon herself.

HILLARY, GATHER UP WHAT DIGNITY YOU HAVE LEFT AND LEAVE. WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND REALLY SEARCH YOURSELF YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE SMART ENOUGH TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING. YOU DO NOT NEED THIS FURTHER EMBARASSMENT AND RIDICULE.

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 pm EDT

It's like she and the media are in this ugly co-dependent relationship and I'm sick of watching it.

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

I *really* think Hillary and Bill want this so desperately that they cannot see how foolish she looks. They are blinded by their own ambition.

Or maybe they do see it, and it's sort of a double or nothing thing. They see that their stature is diminished and winning is their only chance of getting that back.

Either way, it's very sad.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

So, tonight, I watch John McCain on Letterman. I admire the man, I really do. I don't want him to be our President, but he's not a bad guy.

And he was calm and cool and respectful, and he let everyone know he wants to run a respectful campaign with no mud. He may as well have said, "Hillary is a loser."

He also said some very sensible things and side-by-side with her, he looks like VP material all of a sudden.

Let's be careful not to fall into the trap that has sucked HC and her campaigners down. Let's be cool. Let's be nice. Because we are right, we can be extra-polite.

Once Barack and McCain go up against each other, we will hear issues discussed as we never have before outside of a college classroom.

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 pm EDT

on another blog, i found it interesting that someone pointed out that Apollo Creed , a black guy had beat Rocky...that she didn't watched all the Rocky movies...
[i didn't know becaus i've never watched any of them]

Attempting to paint herself as 'one of the boys", yet she's the 1s to cry that 'they're picking on me cause I'm a girl....

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

woah - Rocky I and II are some of the best movies ever made in the 70's. Rocky I was Oscar winner for Best Picture!

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

That was my first thought. Hey! Didn't she see that movie? Rocky lost.

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By MJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT

WE SHOULD ASK KEITH O. TO DO A COUNTDOWN TILL THE RELEASE OF HER TAX RECORDS.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

EXCELLENT IDEA!

Problem is, she'll come out with 2007 - we really want 2000 to 2006. Since we know those are available now and she's not giving them out, you can bet 2007 is all we'll get if she releases any. (okay, bit of a convoluted sentence!)

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By Another Mama4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

I think that is a great idea about Keith; but I am sure when we do see her taxes that bill and her probably had them scrubbed.

Put up or shut up Hillary!

Lee

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

One thing about America...you can't scrub your taxes once they are filed. I don't care who you are. That's why they are such a great source of information.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

MJ - email me. let's get on this. it needs to happen.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

MJ - email me. let's get on this. it needs to happen.

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By Jeff F Apr 1st 2008 at 11:18 pm EDT

Senator Clinton, I (trained) with Rocky Balboa: I knew Rocky Balboa; Rocky Balboa was a friend of mine. Senator Clinton, you're no Rocky Balboa.

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Perfect Jeff!

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By Jeff Salmon Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:05 am EDT

Who is more like Rocky?

The party elitist who thought she could roll this primary race, take a holiday on fund raising and generally look at anyone with disdain that doesn't hold with her presumed superior candidacy?

Or the one who came out of nowhere, was given no shot and worked his way county by county, state by state, went above and beyond to raise funds nobody thought he could and has gone toe to toe with the party's heavy weight family with the only way he'll lose the fight is on a decision by judges?

You tell me..

Obama '08!

Superdelegate intimidation | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

How completely appalling that Howard Ickes, Clinton's advisor, is using the fear and negativism of the standard GOP meme to SCARE superdelegates.

I cannot imagine what a negative laundry list regarding Senator Clinton, fine-tuned for Superdelegate ears, might look like... short of the Unabridged Version of "War And Peace."

Really, this is the politics of old and of fear. Is this truly motivating to Superdelegates to restrain their endorsements, or does it not have the potential for backlash against Hillary Clinton, in Barack's ultimate favor... much as it has had on the American Public.

Either way, I find a Democrat using this strategy to just be extremely disturbing.

Pandering to social anxieties has never historically worked, and usually only increases revolt and a sense of oppression against the fear-mongerers.

I do hope Emanuel Cleaver decides to join our positive, beautiful, and inspiring campaign. As a pastor, he ought to respect those who hope instead of doubt, those who love instead of back-bite.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

I CAN'T WAIT. Chris Matthews is in love with Barack Obama!!!! I wonder what Chris will try to throw at Barack tomorrow, about the people in PA. The state that Hrc is "supposed to in by double digits". I am anxious to hear how Chris Matthews will speak to Barack since he can't stop saying he will be on the show tomorrow,LOL!!. Hillary has not yet accepted Chis' invitation to appear on the College tour.

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:56 pm EDT

Hillary hasn't replied to Chris because there's no SNIPER fire...only basketballs:-)

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 pm EDT

ROFLOL

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

Shhh, don't tell Chris. He'll tone it down! :)

(Chris Matthews is a God in my mind lately)

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

SaSa - I got all happy and glad when I saw you posting tonight.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:28 am EDT

Yay! Joe I thought of you today when I watched this Michael Moore video on youtube where he calls out Wolf Blitzer!

Current Reading (do not laugh): "Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72" by Hunter S. Thompson. My only pleasure reading until my Lit classes are done. Except when Mateo (my son) and I lit candles for earth hour and I read him most of John Keats' poem "Hyperion."

SOMEDAY I WILL READ FOR PLEASURE! *fists to God*

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By joe ruwe Apr 2nd 2008 at 9:35 am EDT

love that book! politics with the duke! perhaps you have but be sure to read 'fear and loathing in las vegas' as well. it totally melted my brain and then rebuilt it in a much more creative fashion!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

SASA!!! sweet!!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:37 am EDT

I'm fired up!
Didn't finish my city council speech about free speech (well, wanted to make it... perfect, complete with examples, empathy, pathos, allegory and a solution...needs work)... found out the proposal is on the 15th. So, I'm going to write two speeches. My boyfriend spoke tonight and sort of briefed them on assessment: a march is a right not a privelige and to overrule it is unconstitutional.

I'm going to meander into the moral implications of how if they pursue it, they are opening the city up to mass civil unrest as well as marginalizing the voices of the poor, which are often those of minorities here. Which is illegal. And then I'm going to tie it the conflation of a parade with a protest march (their city code does this and I am going to ask them to amend this since it is a source of the problem), which serve two separate functions, one of which is not entertainment but the right to express grievance at a governmental system that has failed to hear or assuage the tensions of its constituency. I'll end it with... I myself am someone that would fall into that category, so I do hope that you've been listening keenly to my words.

blah blah...

and surgery put off until the 10th, wooohooo!

and sun on my shoulders today :)

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 pm EDT

I'm pretty sure Chris will feel a tingling up his leg. :-) I shouldn't tease about that, though, 'cause I thought it was a really honest moment for Chris Matthews, and he really put himself out there with that. So it's good-natured teasing.

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 pm EDT

Wineaux-Thanks...

Wow...as you can see I'm over 35:-) And that's the story I'm sticking with....

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

Lee Hamilton endorses OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Alex Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

This is great news....

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 pm EDT

The pure of heart still have a chance for redemption and can certainly show courage at this time, joining in our campaign.

All those who step forward now are brave and true.

Hillary is big Barack Obama supporter! | Report to Admin

By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:55 pm EDT

Well, it looks to me that Hillary and Bill are HUGE Barack Obama supporters!

This is what they are doing. They are bringing up every little thing that the republicans will bring up in the primary. They are telling lies that are very easily verifiable and debunked, they are meeting with republican newspapers, they are fully vetting Obama. When the time for the smear campaign happens against Obama in the fall...everyone will be saying to the stories of Rev. Wright.."Oh yeah, I already heard about that guy, old news" and as to him being Muslim "Oh yeah, I heard about that too..." and the flag pin thing "yeah, yeah...booooooorrrring" "dont ya got anything else??

So as I see it. They are true democrats. They are lying out all thier dirty laundry, thier tactics you see are to get Obama the presidency! They LOVE Barack just like us. They are proving to be the best people in the world for us. I thank them. I know it has been hard for us. But really, they are doing us the biggest service in the world!

Thank you Bill and Hillary for doing to Obama what the republicans would have done in the fall. Thank you for taking the hits on the Bosnia trip, and for making racial and sexist statements that could be taken out of context. Thank you for supporting the strongest candidate for president. Now that I see what you are doing. It makes me proud!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 pm EDT

If you are right, I will take back all the bad comments I made about them.

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By Denny from Greenville South Carolina***Barack Obama 44th president of the United States of America Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 pm EDT

and Ill donate to there library all 0.02 pennies

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

Laura,
Your comment is powerful for me. I have been so stressed out for two weeks, my husband thinks I am crazy. I am gonna relax now.
Thank You so much for pointing this out to me.

I LOVE THIS MOVEMENT!

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By Pat Hussein Schaffer Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 pm EDT

No way. I don't buy that Clintons would be that un-selfish. However, I do agree with you that their attacks have benefited Obama. Imagine the damage if the Pastor issue had not come out until October!!! I even think our own camp maybe behind its early release (time it perfectly to minimize damage). This will all be old news by November. Also, as a result of this conflict with Hillary, Obama is becoming a better / more confident general election candidate.

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By april Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

i think her post was noting the irony of it all. it is VERY funny that everything they've tried to do to him has ultimately strengthened his support. not that they planned it that way (we know that isn't the case), but it really is something how life works. how god works.

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 pm EDT

I just logged on to briefly catch updates before turning in and saw the beautiful conversational thread about the beginning of this movement.

To see your comment now about the Clinton "attacks" puts a smile on my face and places everything into perspective. You're right. All things have a way of working together to benefit those that are pure in heart. Barack fits into that category for sure.

Thanks, Laura -- and everyone who worked so hard in the events leading up to Iowa -- for your dedication to this campaign and your consistent, positive perspective.

Why is Clinton afraid of appearing on Hardball College Tour? | Report to Admin

By James a Vietnam Vet from NC Apr 1st 2008 at 10:57 pm EDT

She was invited by Chris Mathews to appear on his College Tour program, and she has not accepted.

Also invited to appear on Larry King on CNN, but again not accepting.

conclusion, like GWB, she must have a prepared script surrounded by supporters. More and more she is another BUUUUUUSSSSHHHH.

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By Nancy M. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

Yet. She has not accepted yet. Maybe she wants to time it closer to PA.

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By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 pm EDT

I don't think she is going to do it in PA. Obama is on tomorrow, and McCain the week after.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

She should switch to (R) after she loses the nomination. She can be run on McCains ticket with him. She seems cozy to thier political tactics.

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By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

You forget, Hillary believes on FOX is unbiased!

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:07 pm EDT

she'll probally try to interput it in the middle of the trip....SPOTLIGHT on me...again...

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 pm EDT

Besides the obvious--she doesn't like answering questions . . . especially hard ones, it may have something to do with this:

Link

but, you'd think that if she can do an interview with a newspaper organization that called her a murder and spent millions to smear her, she could certainly handle a hour with a guy who has professed his hate for her.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 pm EDT

oops . . . *murderer*

Hillary Clinton and the Iraq N.I.E. *NEW* (MUST SEE) | Report to Admin

By I voted for CHANGE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

Link

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By meta Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

WOW, that is a great video. Someone needs to put that on digg and spread the word. It's an utter incomprehensible outrage to me that she gets a pass on this.

Please vote | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

We are behind in this poll.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

This is comedy central, we need to landslide this poll. send it to everyone you know.

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By greenparty4barack Apr 1st 2008 at 11:35 pm EDT

done

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

Voted--we are almost winning! Keep voting. Keep HOPE shining.

Hillary Clinton and the Iraq N.I.E. *NEW* (MUST SEE) | Report to Admin

By I voted for CHANGE Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

Link

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By MJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 pm EDT

Why aren't people talking about the fact that she did so little prep and just lies it away.

At 3am I want someone who is prepped and ready.

Happy April fool's NIGHT | Report to Admin

By Abigail Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

IN an attempt to keep it light, but still political- check this out!

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By 1-300.000.000 A.K.A Sweetpea A.K.A Obama makes me cry. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

GIGGLE>

bowling | Report to Admin

By Mary R. Il. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:03 pm EDT

I could not be more thrilled to find out there is a person in this country who is a worse bowler than I am.

OBama can join my team anytime..The Gutter Grew..I can see the bowling shirts now!!! (I bowl about 50- 60.)

And he-BO- was willing to go public with his game..I would never dare do that..hey this fellow is courageous! I'll even bet with a lesson or two, he'd be better than I am.

Let's donate $37.00 in honor of OBAMA's bowling game

THROW AWAY YOUR TELEVISION! | Report to Admin

By berkelbees feels the winds of change Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 pm EDT

Even the Red Hot Chili Peppers have a song...

Link

I have taken a break from the MSM for the past 7 years.

I ENCOURAGE all Obama supporters to try this for a week. KILL your TV for 7 days only.

See if this changes your perspective.

See if you can live without the day to day drama.

See if the smears really work if Obama supporters live the hope that is offered by this campaign.

Here is a link to this EVENT. Please join in a united protest against the MSM.

Link

Is this too much to ask? I have only three *SNIFF* *WHINE* *WHINE* signups..

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By Mike J Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

Thats a huge pickup! He has a lot of pull in Indiana as well as in the party. Not sure if he is a super, I doubt it but it would be nice.

Happy April | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:05 pm EDT

Three weeks to the PA Primary!

New month!

New quarter!

Donating? Please consider my link: Link

Looking for an event to help create positive energy for the PA primary? Try this: Link

Thanks.
SfW

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By Phil from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

I wonder how the numbers turned out for March! =)

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 pm EDT

Me too, but I would think it would take a few days.

I miss the meter saying how many supporters there are.

AOL POLL | Report to Admin

By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 pm EDT

WEEKLY ACTION - AOL Straw Poll, Please Vote

Note From AOL: Our weekly Straw Poll was restarted again on Monday, March 31 at 12:15PM ET. After voting, check back again next Monday for a chance to recast your ballot.
Last week's poll received almost 575,000 votes. On the Republican side, John McCain came out ahead with 87% of the Straw Poll vote. Hillary Clinton led the Democrats with 53%, over Barack Obama's 47%.
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By clearwater Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:14 am EDT

I voted on that AND another "Hot Seat" poll to the right of it. HRC was ahead in that. Clearly this is a site they go to more than we do.

Maybe post this comment again next Monday?

Thanks!

Recipes, I need'em. | Report to Admin

By Montana Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

Howzabout sending me some recipes, folks?

I know they have recipes in the Bahamas, and I am pretty sure White Dudes for Obama must have a few recipes. Am I right? Come on. Represent!

I am making us a cookbook for a fundraiser. It will be nice to show your grandchildren in your dotage. I need the good ole recipes that make you happy. You can sign up here for the 'event' and get five points:

Link

or just go ahead and send them to: m_e_studer@hotmail.com

It is going to be so great and make a million dollars. Be a part of the historical record! You snooze, you looze.

I expect to wake up tomorrow to a PLETHORA OF FINE RECIPES.

If there isn't a PLETHORA, I will be pretty miffed.

P.S. Barack, if you perchance are reading this and I don't know why you would be unless you woke up with a leg cramp or something (I mean, geez you must be tuckered out most evenings-I don't know how you do it), please come to Missoula, Montana, for a visit.
We all try to be pretty much above average here.
For the most part.
We are devoted to trying to be good citizens, most of the time. I think you would find us rather charming. Please make our day and come for a visit. Devotedly, Montana

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By AnnetteTN☺ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

I'll bet poor Barack is thinking more "sleep" than "check the blog"! Lol...I feel that coming on myself, now! ;)

I've got a few days off from work, so I'll check my recipes, in the morning, and see if I can find a good one that's been in the family for years!

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By Montana Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

You are a fine person and a credit to our cause! Thank you.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 pm EDT

Just for you, Montana... just for you.

Got to figure out which and type it up though. I'll pm it to you by the morning. What a fantastic idea this is!

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By Montana Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

SaSa, dear, I am so pleased you will be sending in a recipe. Thank you so much. This just took off on Saturday (3-29) night for some reason, much to my surprise! So if you can't get to it until the weekend that is fine too. I am aiming for April 10th to try to have it ready-that may be too optimistic, though. We have more than 100 so far and I would like to get twice that. We can always add updates, too, as new people join the campaign and the blogs. Thanks so much to you, and everyone, for taking the time to reply!

Lee Hamilton | Report to Admin

By Nathalie Hussein 4 Obama! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:09 pm EDT

he endorses BO.

Another Judas for the week. What say you Carville?

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By Lisa in MA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:19 pm EDT

Here's the link, not super, but nice. Connection to Indiana too.

Link

Lisa

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

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:09 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 28 out-of-state volunteers to Texas and Ohio, and so far have another 22 going to Pennsylvania.

This means ***1,250,000 MILES*** have been donated to date – putting 50 volunteers on the ground, helping bring it home for Barack.

DONORS: It takes 25,000 miles for a ticket. So – who’s got at least 25,000 on the same airline which they’d like to donate toward making sure Barack Obama is our next President?

Step right up — I’m getting requests almost daily from volunteers who want to help but can’t afford the airfare. Donate now, please, so we can get these people where they’re most needed. We have to work really hard in PA!

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

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

Join the Change Train! | Report to Admin

By DanForObama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

It's been a while since I posted on here, but I check it constantly, and it is great to see Obama reaching out to independents and republicans even in a state that has closed primaries. His message of unity is one that I constantly tell undecided voters when I make calls, and I think it helps to sway undecided voters to our side. Keep up the hope mongering people and the message of uniting our country. Yes We Can!

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Thanks for all that you do to help and support Obamas Champaign.

Together, Yes We Can!

Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi today | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 pm EDT

Sort of catching up on the programs that were on today... it looks like Howard Dean was challenged pretty firmly this morning to take a position. I thought his response was very good -- particularly in terms of "fairness."

I also felt that he could not have been asking (on Democratic terms) for superdelegates to step forward quickly and endorse. Similar to what Nancy Pelosi stated in the past day or so.

Should we start another letter writing to superdelegates campaign, stressing the Democratic Party's strong request for candidate endorsement?

I feel like that's something I want to do. Even though I've written so many times. I feel that I can really stress that I'm simply backing the Party Chairpeoples' own strong call for action.

What say y'all?

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

*I felt that he could not have been asking for superdelegates to step forward MORE quickly...

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

We should be writing to them. If many of us contact the party seniors it might encourage them to do the right thing.

I have written letters in the past and I am willing to do it again. Perhaps we can start a petition.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

A petition is actually a really good idea, since we're pretty much simply requesting that people who have not endorsed and do have a preference that they feel requests the will of the people do so efficaciously, as per the Party.

I'll draft one in a bit and begin distributing it.

But I'll also write privately.

If nothing else, it's very pleasant to get mail back from some very stellar people in Government who apparently care about those who write to them... two Governmental officials who are noteworthy (whom I will never forget as utterly gracious) are Governor Rahall (WV) and Governor Schweitzer (MT -- uncommitted but very good to reply to his mail).

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

I hand-wrote cards to all my SDs in Texas. I think petitions are too easy in modern times, and have lost their impact. Now, the old-fashioned letter or card indicates more dedication and diligence.

No, I don't work for the post office... but it does give them something to deliver besides junk mail.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:25 am EDT

Hand writing, I like THAT even more. I can do that. I'll even use nice paper. You're really onto something.

Shoot, I should scent them!

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By cuzzinpookie Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

It's "feet to the flames" time for the supers...

"We won't let the momentum die. I'll take personal responsibility for that. We plan to hold politicians' feet to the flames ... to remind them that we can produce a bloc of voters large enough that it cannot be ignored." — Barack Obama, 1993

Campaign Song | Report to Admin

By Cole from Binghamton. NY Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 pm EDT

Can I recommend a song I came across a couple years. Mind you I'm only 18 but it really changed my view of things.

Everybody's Free(to wear sunscreen)-Norman Greenbaum

It's an excellent song and points out many truths in American society today.

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By Miriam Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 pm EDT

colbert11 where is it? Im waiting..

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By Cole from Binghamton. NY Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 pm EDT

Sorry I linked it a couple posts down

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:13 am EDT

I've been hearing that many Super delegates get called daily, sometimes many times by the Campaigns.

Some are really getting sick of the inquiries and pressure. One of the reasons Bill Richardson endorsed Obama he said, was because of Bill Clinton's big pressure on him to endorse Hillary.

So keep that in mind, folks. We should each write or email our state Super Delegates, but not go overboard.

"You can attract more bees with honey than vinegar"

Daily Presidential Tracking Polling | Report to Admin

By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 pm EDT

Obama Clinton Date
46% 45% 04/01/08

Link

Rasmussen Polling History

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change Apr 1st 2008 at 11:40 pm EDT

What I love about this poll is Obama consistency
and his gradual rise to come even with Hillary. If this is not an example of a strong campaign, I have no idea what is.

Obama's support will not erode away.

On a serious note: | Report to Admin

By Sabrina ♥s her new President! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

Does anyone ever think about Obama's safety?? Its something i pray for every night...

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By Amy Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 pm EDT

I do too.

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By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

I have seen Barack in person , and i can tell you that he drives his secret service people nuts. Barack is a people person , and tends to just dive into the crowd , shaking hands etc. His secret service people freak out big time.

What causes me the most concern about his safety is if; somehow Hillary was to end up as Barack's VP.

THEN I WOULD BE VERY CONCERNED.

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By TV Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

I meet a fair number of new voter registrants who are concerned for his safety. My reply: if he and Michelle are willing to put themselves on the line, then it is our duty to back them up.

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By MI4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 pm EDT

Yes. I do not worry for him, but I do pray for him.

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By Athena Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 pm EDT

Yes, I do. Whenever I see the pictures and videos I scan the images for Secret Service agents and am glad to see them close by.

I was really shocked, though, when I saw a picture o9f Our Candidate INSIDE THE SENATE BUILDING - being followed down a flight of stairs by two agents. Granted, the public has access, but it was a shocking reminder of his need for security, and this was right in the midst of the Wright controversy.

I am an atheist, so instead of praying I keep my fingers crossed, and I keep the Obama family in my thoughts and my heart.

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By Patty Apr 1st 2008 at 11:50 pm EDT

I do that too, Athena, I always look for the Secret Service at the events. I'm not much of a praying person, but I always try to send Barack and his family positive energy on a daily basis!

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

He has lots of secret service and security. Local police forces, too, take their responsibility seriously. And the ones you don't see are there, too.

Have faith; he does. He and his family decided he could risk himself for us. I figure the least I can do is support that.

Security increases with every event, I think. Let's not fret. Personally, I think it would be awful if anything happened to McCain or HC.

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By Leila Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

Please, let's not bring this up on a public blog.

Don't worry, he has tons of secret service protecting him.

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By Patty Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 pm EDT

You're right, Leila, he is WELL protected!!

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

I agree, perhaps we need to report ourselves to get these posts deleted.

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:28 am EDT

I think the original poster didn't mean any harm...they were simply asking who prays for Barack and thinks of his safety. They weren't sounding an alarm, at least thats how I took it.

Hillary -- Copy Cat Again! | Report to Admin

By Patricia aka "Sweetie" Apr 1st 2008 at 11:21 pm EDT

This Rocky a-la-Obama video was made over 6 months ago! Once again, Hillary takes the best from the Obama campaign and tries to adopt it as her own:

Link

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

That is just too funny.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

Outstanding.

I am going to run to the kitchen and fix me a tall glass of raw eggs...

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!!!

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Wait, they could call it "BaRocky"

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By Eubie24Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

lol Hillary never has her own theme. She is always stealing from Obama supporters, but that is what she is good at.

Digg and share as though your life depended on it! | Report to Admin

By Athena Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

Hello, everyone:

Before you do anything else, go here:

Link

(I know this has been posted here before, but let's try to make it the most watched of videos).

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By Cole from Binghamton. NY Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 pm EDT

Amazing song from the 90's

completely relevant today

Link

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By Barath Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 pm EDT

Please do check out the video Athena posted about Clinton's lies about NAFTA, and more than that, pass it on to voters in Pennsylvania and Indiana. Also, check out this ABC News report about Clinton and Walmart:

Link

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By Patty Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 pm EDT

Dugg and watched!!

Blog Posts | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

Recent Posts

Obama's Opponent and Bosnia Genocide Link
Mikeystyle's Guide to Combating Anti-Obama Smears Link
As President, Will Barack Reopen JFK Questions? Link
Curry on The Trail: Barack Obama One on One (Video) Link
Obama Likely to Win in PA Link
Bill Moyers on Rupert Murdoch Cites Clinton Ties Link
Chris Cillizza Assumes Much Too Much (predictions) Link
Ed Rendell Condones FOX Libel -- Incredible Link
PPP Gives Obama A Big NC Green Light Link
Barack's Opponent : Economic Woes Loom Link
Mario Cuomo's Candidates-as-Running-Mates Idea Link
More Obama Superdelegates on Track Link

Obama on The Issues

Obama Will: Barack Obama's Agenda for Health Care Link
92 Things Barack Obama Would Do As President -- Verbatim Link
Obama's Substantial Program -- 102 Things He Would Do as President (with his legislative achievements) Link
Obama Will: Barack Obama's Agenda for A New Foreign Policy Link
Obama Cooper Union Speech on The Economy -- Full Text Link
Full Text: Barack Obama's Philadelphia Speech 18 March 2008 Link

Relevant Past Posts

From Pennsylvania Poll to Pennsylvania Miracle Link
Obama Can Win Pennsylvania Like Rendell Did Link
Playbook for The Coming Weeks Link
Annotated Response to Clinton PA Memo Link
Rev. Wright's Letter To The Editor of The New York Times Link
Video: Context of FOX "God Damn" Soundbite Link
The "Chickens Roost" Sermon Uncut Link
FOX Virus Video Link
Pastor Wright on Who Writes History Link
Good Friday Sermon Excerpt -- Memorable Link

The Opposition

The "Biggest Bell in US Politics" Keeps Ringing Link
James Carville Loses It -- Judas Remark Over The Top Link
Seven Ways To Resolve Florida-Michigan at Minimal Cost Link
James Carville, Pat Buchanan and Hillary Clinton Link
Hillary Clinton's Hate Speech Link
Hillary, Dean Snyder, Reverent Wright Link

Ted Turner on PBS Now (EST) | Report to Admin

By JakeBarnes Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 pm EDT

Terrible Ted Turner, founder of CNN, is on "Charlie Rose" blasting CNN for how it operates today. He says the network is trivial these days, he says Lou Dobbs has "flipped out" and that he never would let him put his personal opinions about who he likes and doesn't like on the air. He says there's not enough international coverage. He doesn't like the fact that they let Judy Woodruff go and in her place the network has these models or "chickies" with a focus on personality instead of news to get the ratings up. Nice dose of reality--from the man who started it all--for all of us who have been questioning cable news lately...

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By FORUS50 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 pm EDT

Nice post! I know the whole CNN thing is driving Ted Turner crazy. And he isn't afraid to tell it like it is.

I would really really like one of these young upstart companies like Facebook or Google to start a REAL NEWS cable show. JUST so called boring NEWS!!! I want to know what's going on in other countries -other continents - not 55 minutes of Obama bowling and Hillary talking about being Rocky.

Like maybe we could get real reports about the war in Afghanistan?!?

And no entertainment news - we can find that on any channel. No 5 minutes of news with 55 minutes of talking head opinions.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

Tell it, Catherine!

(Hey, I just saw you are in Chicago... hello neighbor :)

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By Jean Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

News hunger is rampant. Somebody who wants to make a buck should be able to satisfy it. We nver know what is happening. We feel so isolated. I love political news, but that is all you get and then it is just a smidge, repeated over and over again.

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

I know an upstart group that has about two million very informed folks who should absolutely start their own media outlet--hint hint.

Seriously, the MSM is as messed up as our government. We are the ones we've been waiting for.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

Yes, and add to that the fact that print media's profits are down 10%, the lowest ever??? Is it any wonder why? Because, like the MSM, they stopped being journalists and investigators and started publishing too much of their own opinions, or only push the opinion of their owners!!

That's why a Boycott of the MSM could cause the same result and maybe then we'd get a "real" news media!!

p.s. I agree with Ted T. Where in the world do they get some of these airheads male and female? Oh, I forgot...if your relatives (Zbibigsky) and so many more have a name you get a career. Sometimes I like Mika but she's not the sharpest commentator. Some of these people can hardly read!!!

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 2nd 2008 at 8:01 am EDT

And it is just this sort of conversation that turns into happenings. The creation of an independent, and genuinely receptive to all POVs, channel is implicit in the Obama movement as is (I think) its quintupling in size by the fall election.

Scarboro on Texas | Report to Admin

By Kenneth from San Diego, CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 pm EDT

Hi All,

I sent the following to Mr. Scarboro:

Hi Joe,
I'll be the first to admit that Texas is more complicated than most states with its primary/caucus combo.

That being said, however, I'd like to try to present it in a simpler format using a sports metaphor.

In football, a touchdown is worth 6 points, while a field-goal is worth half of that at 3 points. This is similar to Texas where the primary allocates 2/3 of the delegates, while the caucuses allocate 1/3 of the delegates (half as many as the primary). In football, if the other team scores 1 more touchdown than your team (6 points), but your team scores 3 more field-goals than the other team (9 points), your team wins.

The other team can't claim (after the game is over) that only touchdowns will be counted.

In 2007, Texas beat Oklahoma State by a field-goal (38-35). I would not recommend telling any Texan that they did not win that game.

Sincerely,
Ken Schei

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By MJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:27 pm EDT

This is great! So well said.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

I always love the sports analogies.

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By yvetteh- obama/biden 2012 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:35 pm EDT

good play.

hope pea brain joe will understand it.

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

Kenneth, that is Absolutely Perfect!

It ALL counts and the team with the Most points at the END of the game...WINS!
Yes We Did!!!

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By clearwater Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

Kenneth, thank you. Great explanation.

And satisfying to hear that you sent it to him.

I was sputtering today after wonderful Rachel Maddow spoke up to say on David Gregory's show that Obama actually won (YES, thank you, Rachel!) only to have her seemingly overridden by Joe. She might have come back with something if they hadn't moved on...but wish you had been there to help her out!

Milestone | Report to Admin

By Athena Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 pm EDT

The "Hillary Clinton's Nafta Lie Exposed" digg now has 3,000 Diggs!

Digg it, watch the video, rate it on YouTube, share it, etc.....Let's make the MSM sit up and notice:

Link

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By ReneeaCA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

i've been looking for something like that to present to some of my HARD HEEADED Friends...I think this will pull em over the line....thanks

First Pets? | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 pm EDT

Does anyone know if the Obama's have any pets? It would be a neat human interest story for the MSN's to cover who the next "First Pets" will be.

Re: First Pets? | Report to Admin

By Staton Rabin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 pm EDT

If I'm not mistaken, Senator Obama made a deal with his daughters that if they move to the White House, the girls can have a dog.

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 pm EDT

That would be a nice story!

I'm actually a cat person myself. I'm down to only one right now (had three). Holmes (a SHE -- we had a Watson when we got her) is over 15 and has a thyroid problem so she only weighs around 3 lbs. But she is happy and eats everything she can get off of our plates.

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By Staton Rabin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 pm EDT

If I'm not mistaken, Senator Obama made a deal with his daughters that if they move to the White House, the girls can have a dog.

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By Athena Apr 1st 2008 at 11:35 pm EDT

That's TOO sweet!

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By Liba Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:40 am EDT

It must be hard to grow up in a white house - not many friends. I love dogs...
We just have to try hard to get Obama into White House.

Re: First Pets? | Report to Admin

By jStacey Apr 1st 2008 at 11:31 pm EDT

They do not have any. The deal Barack made with the kids was that after the race is over, they get a dog.

So they will have a family pet when they move into the White House.

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By TstormLortonVA "Health Care Reform Now!: Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 pm EDT

Not sure. But I think he promised his daughters win or lose, they would be getting a puppy.

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By LW Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

It would be fantastic if they went to a shelter or rescue organization and adopted a homeless dog or puppy. Actually, it would be good to get two dogs, one for each daughter. That would be good for the dogs also, since they like to be with doggie friends when the people are busy.

Melia and Sasha could have their OWN issue/project for the country. It would be fantastic. They could talk about the horrors of the puppy mills, whose only concern is profit. They could also talk about getting pets neutered to prevent overpopulation.

It would be great!

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By Leila Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

I hope they will adopt from the pound.

Tonight's Gretawire survey | Report to Admin

By AlexaII Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 pm EDT

Who would make the best First Lady?
Mrs. McCain 66%
Mrs. Obama 4%
Mr. Clinton 30%

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By MJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 pm EDT

Cindy McCain?! That woman needs to learn to chill out. She is so tightly wound.

I do love Bill getting 30%!

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By Cristyn Hussein Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:37 am EDT

Does no one see the obvious comparison of Mrs. Obama to Jackie O??? Out of all three, I think the Obama's look the most naturally "presidential."

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By Denny from Greenville South Carolina***Barack Obama 44th president of the United States of America Apr 1st 2008 at 11:37 pm EDT

Ugggg thats just wrong

1.Mrs.Obama would be amazing
2.Mrs.McCain ok Im sure (she looks great 4 her age)
3.Mr.Clinton will spend all his time horing interns.

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By Another Mama4Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:02 am EDT

Cindy McCain reminds me of a Stepford wife.

Lee

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

4% my AS$

Yes She CAN!

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By MissSBD Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

I sent Greta an email two days ago letting her know that her poll numbers will not reflect how Democratic voters feel because we don't watch their "FICTION AND BIAS shows. So those poll numbers mean nothing. Nothing against Cindy McCain but a ex-drug addiction person like her would not be the best First Lady. Greta didn't put up Michela Obama best picture. The picture didn't do her justice at all. She is a very pretty woman and she didn't have a drug problem like Cindy McCain.

Vote for the better candidate | Report to Admin

By fifilaroach Apr 1st 2008 at 11:31 pm EDT

I hope Pennsylvanians are listening to Obama, and will vote accordingly. I'm lost as to why Hillary still holds a lead in my state. But I plan to get out there and vote, and I hope we'll take the state. Go Obama!
Link

Funny video | Report to Admin

By Non-American_Obamafan Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 pm EDT (Updated Apr 2nd 2008 at 11:43 am EDT)

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

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By Dr.Taruna Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 pm EDT

In my humble opinion , lets stay on the track...there is a lot of garbage on the net concerning the elections .

Pls do not take me in the wrong way..i mean all i say in good faith..no offense to anyone.

BIG Endorsement... | Report to Admin

By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:31 pm EDT

Lee Hamilton - former Congressman from INDIANA, 9/11 Commission Co-Chair, and Iraq Study Group Co-Chair Endorses OBAMA!!!

Link

Awesome foreign policy cred!!!

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By Patty Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:02 am EDT

absolutely!!

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:22 am EDT

That is so absolutely FABULOUS! That is better than $ in the bank, Keep HOPE shining.

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By B-40 Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Not a superdelegate. Next.

Just kidding!!!

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By Amadeo_AMAZED_AT_CONTRADICTIONS Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Fabulous NEWS! HAVE NOTHING BUT HIGH RESPECT FOR Congressman L. Hamilton!
Thanks

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:00 am EDT

Endorsements like this, mean big support and votes. It's not just all about Super Delegates!

Don't forget, this race is going to go on and on. It's been expressed A LOT in the news lately! Nobody is backing down. That's okay. we will prevail. Hang on for the ride...

"You can attract more bees with honey than vinegar"

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By LA Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

Great news. What's Hamilton's email address. We have to say thank you.

Time for a Game Changer | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 pm EDT

I think that it is time for a "game changer" in this primary season. Sen. Obama should give a speech a few days before Pennsylvania about the "meaning of being American." I think that he has the potential to reshape the debate about patriotism in this country. I think that only he could deliver such a message. It would show strength in taking on the explicit right-wing and implicit HRC insinuations that he is NOT PATRIOTIC which is blatantly ridiculous on its face. I am constantly hearing people in my family asking in hushed tones whether he is really "patriotic." I think that Sen. Obama should tackle this issue in much the same way as he did the Wright controversy. I think that he could put this issue to rest in the minds of those who are willing to hear, listen, and be open-minded.

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By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 pm EDT

GREAT idea, MK!!!

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

I'm sure the Senator has this worked out - what are you going to do tomorrow to get him elected?

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By ChicagoMK Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

Hi Carol,

Thanks for the question. I have been an active volunteer and donor for this campaign from the beginning. I canvassed in Iowa, Ohio, and for the past two weekends in Indiana. I think that I am doing more than my part. Thanks.

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By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 pm EDT

Awesome idea - he needs to buy like a half hour airtime in Pennsylvania the night before the primary! He is an awesome speaker! I cried during his race speech! I cried bigtime, it brought back lots of memories of my late grampa that I was very, very close too - but boy he was very racist! He always talked terribly about blacks until he and my gramma as fulltime RV'ers were helped on the side of the road in Arizona one time by a black guy! My grampas whole outlook on being such a racist his whole life changed that day!

With our new campaign earnings results he can afford a half hour - VERY GOOD idea MK... pass it on to headquarters. Let them know us supporters want a say in where some of our donations go...

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:21 am EDT

MK,

I think you have a good idea there. After all, you can be sure it will be brought up as an issue in the generals.

"You can attract more bees with honey than vinegar"

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By Non-American_Obamafan Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

I am sure u might have seen the video... "I'm F*cking Matt Damon" by Sarah Silverman.
If not, here is the link: Link

Anywayz, there is a really good parody of that video: "I am F*cking Obama" - Hillary
Link

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By Athena Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

That is a superb idea! I hope he does that soon. You should write to HQ. They may already be planning it, but you never know.

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By Global Citizen Linda Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

MK,

I think you have a brilliant idea and that you should contact the HQ about it.

I know from experience that when I suggested something, the campaign appeared to be listening since it did something close to what I suggested within a few day.

I believe that such a speech would also emphasize the strength we have a nation generated from the diverse backgrounds of the residents. In fact, as part of BO's foreign policy, he should state that he will enlist as goodwill ambassdors, citizens of the US who have roots in these countries

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By happy idiot Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

April 16th will be the debate in Philadelphia!

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By Aging Radical Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

Mk

I think that is a fantastic idea but should go further. This entire episode in our history of dismissing someone you don't agree with as unpatriotic began with the Bush family power grab after 9/11. It was implicit in the "patriot act" that was a way to go after anyone who criticized Bush (I know I am a victim). Thanks for the idea it needs to get out into the public.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:38 am EDT

The meaning of being patriotic and American? All he has to say is that he was the one who saw that things were corrected at Walter Reed Army hospital!
Others paid lip service, he acted! I prefer that kind of "patriotism" anyday!

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 pm EDT

I have got to go to a higher level - I am tired of scrolling through chatter blogs -- anyone interested -in a higher level of thinking - a wider range of vision --join me -- click on my name and we'll talk. All military personnel past and present are encouraged. All of you who are a member of the military certainly keep things in perspective, and I know I can learn from you, and look forward to it. Bowling, dogs, the Senator's physical appearance, what HQ should do, who we think he should take as a "Veep" the MSM, is driving me crazy. Trust me folks, he knows what he is doing. If not, you probably shouldn't be thinking about voting for him. Those of you who want to work with me to get him elected, join me. People are dying, as you blog about bowling, the wife and kids, the dog, these endless, mindless things. What happened in Iraq today???? Who knows? The MSM is sensationalizing the democratic race, the blog is focused on bowling....... If you aren't happy with the MSM turn it off!! You have that choice. Actually, technically speaking MSM is incorrect - Main Stream Media is not what all of you are upset with or about. In closing, make a difference today. Stop blogging -- start doing. Talk to me when you have done something to change your life, and the life of the kid who's drunk Dad just punched him, do you think he cares who Barack will take as his "VEEP" - do you think the soldier sitting alone now in Iraq really cares about the "Bowl Off"?, probably not. Maybe the Mom in Biloxi contemplates the upcoming election - for a moment, then she needs to figure out her own life and that of her kids tomorrow. There's always the displaced refugees throughout the world - the family in Ghana, kids, 13, 11 and 9 who saw their Mom blown up by a grenade which was inserted into her body. Stop blogging, start doing. At the very least, call the upcoming states ---- and pray for those who are in very grave conditions.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

The "higher level" is hardly the superior level . . . the "you need to stop your mindless blogging, but listen to my mindful blogs instead."

Yikes.

Part of Barack's Unity speech was about recognizing the contradictions that exist in all of us and the consequences of those contradictions. Sometimes those contradictions are exhibited through hypocrisy, sometimes a poor choice of words, sometimes symbolic violence, etc.

This would qualify as both hypocrisy and symbolic violence.

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

Where did I say "you need to stop your mindless blogging and start listening"? Where is that?

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

Well, as someone who is sensitive to tone, I'd say that message is in your post as a whole. The comment title is "higher level"--which connotes superiority; you speak of mindless things that people are blogging about; you tell them to stop blogging and do something (i.e., "Stop blogging -- start doing. Talk to me when you have done something to change your life . . . ") AND to report back to you once they have. Then, you continue blogging--telling folks in other threads what they should be doing INSTEAD of what they ARE doing.

Hope that helps.

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By Amadeo_AMAZED_AT_CONTRADICTIONS Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

PLEAAAASE! Let us stop arguing. This is a free country, and Carol has made her point with which some of us will agree and some of us not.
Those who agree should join her in that direction and those who don't and want to pursue another direction. That is fine too! It takes variety to make a WHOLE! So Let us just keep ploughing ahead each contributing in their own way. I do think all the directions have their impact. Discussions lead to great things!

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 pm EDT

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooo

I spent 10 years in the Navy, I have spent the last 24 years working in a hospital. I have dedicated my life to the working poor, the unhealthly and the healthy and the worst and best of all humans, I have knocked on doors, I have made phone calls, I have worked for Barack Obama since July 2007.
My children and I volunteer at a cancer camp every summer.

Let the people talk, it is 1030 at night here in Iowa. I am done phone calling, writing speeches, sending emails.

If I want to talk about dogs, my ankle, funny little things that make my day, well I am human, this is what keeps us human.

Relax, and let us tell stories.

Some of us have been on here a long time and are like family.

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By ☆ TengoEsperanza ☆ --- Love in Action Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 pm EDT

I agree with Laura, this is a place we can just be ourselves, we can go from laughing out loud to tears streaming down our cheeks in just a few minutes. We are here because we care. There are people here who have done a lot for this country and this campaign, donating, traveling, knocking on doors, etc. But there is no price of admission for free speech. I am disabled and spend each waking minute in a fair amount of pain, pain that the multiple medications I have been taking for 17 years cannot erase--these blogs and the warmth, love, silliness, fun and profundity and caring found within are better than any painkiller man has ever invented.
I want to say thank you to everyone here, and plz never stop being yourselves because I have come to depend on being a part of this blog family everyday.
(I seriously hope President Obama will keep this site going after he is elected and sworn in as POTUS.)
I believe in change, but the blog ain't broke, so don't fix it!
Love and blessing for my Obama family!

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By ChicagoMK Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 pm EDT

Thanks Laura for putting it out there. I find it interesting that people assume a lot about others without knowing a thing about their lives. It seems to me presumptuous to assume that those who are posting comments on this blog are not also working every day in 1,000 ways to better our lives and this country. So keep on sending lighthearted messages. Keep smiling. Keep having a good time. These things can take place while also working. As Emma Goldman said: "I don't want to be part of your revolution if I can't dance."

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

Laura, I understand that and respect it. I, too, have been here for a long time, perhaps too long. I am fortunate enough to have family and friends to go to for the "can you believe this" story. I thought this site was more about the grassroots working together to get the Senator elected. For me, this means channeling ideas, more about who has this area covered in phonebanking in PA from a working class perspective, etc., perhaps I am wrong. If so, I stand corrected.

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By ☆ TengoEsperanza ☆ --- Love in Action Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

Dear Carol, There's a group here called BarackInspiredPhoneBankArmy that talks about precisely topics like that. They do emails and conference calls to discuss calling strategies. If you haven't joined that group yet, I highly recommend it! I found out about it here on the blog!
Big hugs! I know we're gonna make it all the way to thw White House, we are so fired up!

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By ☆ TengoEsperanza ☆ --- Love in Action Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

oops left out the "S"--it's BaracksInspiredPhoneBankArmy!

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

I know, that I too, sometimes get frustrated with the things posted here. But I also understand that the Obama community is a good one. I do not think there are many people that post here that are not doing things everyday, in thier own way to get Obama the presidency.

Pushing people to go write postcards, or organize thier call list will not work. This is Clinton style. I think that telling stories of what I did during the day to get Obama ahead gives others ideas. I believe finding a place where we can openly talk about our feelings of the MSN (main stream media) and how it is so frustrating just lets it out. We are not all surrounded by others so willing to listen to our rants when it comes to politics. Here we can let it out and know it is understood.

Sometimes we forget that in all honesty greater than 90 percent of the voting public are NOT watching MSNBC, CNN, C SPAN or any of the shows we see these things on. Mosty it is little sound bites on the regular local news. So they do not get it all, they just are waiting for the weather to come on and fall asleep, just like I used to do.

So here we come to our fellow Obamanites and bring the things we can share. To some of us, it is the only way to let this frustration out.

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By CalBear Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Very well put, Laura! Thank you for your service...and I agree with you--Discourse, whether it's about pets, bowling, or the devaluation of the US dollar, is what this campaign is about. Keeping informed--through communities like this one, is what this campaign is about. Supporting and encouraging one another is what this campaign is all about. Why criticize that? The people here, and out there knocking on doors, chatting in coffee shops and lobbying their independent and republican family members, deserve a comfortable space to come and share ideas. No need to shame us into action. We're already acting...I think we get that the stakes are high for this election. It's why we're here to begin with.

Carol--As my California high school students would say, "chillax!" Remember who your friends and allies are--us. We ALL get frustrated and impatient--we want change NOW. But this race is a marathon, not a sprint. And this blog is one of our little refueling stations. Let us refuel so we can get back out there. Thanks!

:-)

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By Brian S. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Amen, Laura...We all do our part in our own ways on our own time. No one can judge what we do or don't do by one or two posts on a blog.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

Thanks for the invitation. But I'll pass on the offer I'm sure your club will be great for some but I need a well rounded day: work for Barack, yes; make calls for Barack, yes; fundraise for Barack, yes: be serious all day long, no; I can't do that. Humor is a necessary release for humans, as is crying and the like. Without humor we would be scrambled eggs. Good luck. Count me out however.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Hey Obamacrat:
I thought you were a reublican? Shouldnt you be telling us to grow up and quit "talking" to each other? You must have really changed! lol

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

I do not get your reply, seriously. Please restate.

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By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

maybe this is an April's Fool prank

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:17 am EDT

Ok, Im sleepy..
thinking your name was Obamacan...as in Obama republican...

I need to go to bed

sorry, what I meant was that you were being nice, and had changed from republican....

anyway.

I was trying to be nice, but my brain is sleepy and maybe a bit confused...

lol

sorry.

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By Carol Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:14 am EDT

I have obviously touched a few nerves. Obamacrat, I thought this site served a different purpose than that of a way for those of us who work to nominate the Senator to unwind. I thought it was about spreading his message and most importantly carrying out his message, I didn't realize it was about unwinding after we did those things. Again, I stand corrected. Regarding a club, we are all in the same club, and I am impressed that you spend all day working to nominate the Senator. I work all day, and raise three children. I am one of those white educated self employed republicans, 52 years old a woman nonetheless -- and catholic, who switched my party affiliation when I learned Barack Obama was running for President. I've been following him since he published his first book. He's a man of character. He wouldn't want us to be focusing on these kinds of things on his blog

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By Mary Obamacrat Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:30 am EDT

No problem. Please read what my wife Mary Obamacrat says above. btw, She is disabled with M.S. since '92 and I am disabled substantially too.

I did not attack your post. I disagreed with it. Nothing personal after all.

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By Mary Obamacrat Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

... that's me Obamacrat but my wife is logged in ... my response not hers ... have to log-in and out and in and out ...

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

the only thing I disagree on with that post is that all women are lumped together. It just came across as kind of harsh that way. Good points, definitely, but I felt slightly attacked as a female being lumped into that category even though I am not going to vote McCain. No offense.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

Yes, my wife does lump women together to a good degree. But she intended it for ladies that planned to vote for McCain retaliating if Barack does not get the nomination. There had been a lot of talk on the blogs like that when she originally posted it.

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

no, and I understand. And I disagree with voting for McCain because of that.

In fact, I've said that on the blog before...only to get put in my place so to speak by other bloggers here. After a while, I just gave up on that.

So I see what your wife is saying..I'm just pointing out there are other women here who aren't going that route, but maybe we're just not as vocal about it.

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

and I'm very sorry you've been getting attacked. I don't know the entire situation and its really none of my business, but its sad if our blog family is snapping at each other. I think everyone is just getting really stressed :(

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By meta Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:39 am EDT

Can we once and for all drop the whole nonsense about voting for someone other than Barack Obama? Please stop grinding the MSM's talking points on this blog every day.

This is Barack Obama's blog and if he came on here and read all the handwringing every damn day about whether or not we're going to vote for HRC or McCain, I think he would be just a tad put off. Please, focus.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:08 am EDT

Meta, I'm with you 100%. We all do what we can; I maxed out yesterday with a total of $850.00 in March alone, am going to NC next week, but most of all, I pray!

If I'm not in the mood for a certain type of banter, conversation, etc. I just scroll to what IS interesting. Some times I actually turn off the computer and do something else I need to do, oh...,like dishes, bills, taxes... I've been enjoying and finding this blog educational and have let stuff slide.

In short, as Bill would say, "let's chill". LOL

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By Obama08NOW Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

Carol,

Obamacrat just made a several hundred dollar donation tonight, partly to me. If that is not supporting this campaign I don't know what is.

What part of that is not spreading the message??

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By Carol in MN Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:03 am EDT

You sound very frustrated. I appreciate your words and good intent, but if the blog is annoying you, it might be worth your peace of mind to take a little break from it.

There actually IS value in the chatter, for many.

Personally, I tend to skip by the stuff that doesn't interest me, as I would assume many would.

There are some great nuggets interspersed with the chatter.

Please don't assume that just because someone is being friendly and chatty on the blog that they are not doing other things to support Barack Obama. We all support him in multiple ways. Part of that is community building and supporting each other.

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:08 am EDT

Can I just say as one who reads the blogs more than I actually respond or comment.. that I see frequent comments that are not only insightful but also inspirational? I mean thats just me, on any given day at any given time I've read outstanding commentary here, discussions I find valuable and quite thoughtful. Now yes I've also read frivolous, chatty, even catty and
down right hillarious postings also.. and like anything else in life, I've personally chosen to pass by or overlook, or take with a grain of salt, that which doesn't work for me at a given moment. What I try to keep in mind while reading these blogs, is that they are the thoughts and writings of people, just people who have multiple lifestyles, venues, ethnicities, ages, genders and beliefs.. not all correspond with mine- but ALL of them are valuable to the writer. Isn't this like anything else in life, we keep what works for us, we give less effort possibly to what doesn't, but either way we've seen a little more of our fellow human.. and though on occasion we might find our fellow human wanting or behaving in a lesser way than what we'd like, do we then just discard the person too? One thing I've rarely doubted on here is that every one of these postings is written by a person that cares sincerely on many levels about Barack Obama and doing whatever they themselves are capable of doing in an effort to get him elected. Yes sometimes it is playful on here, and sometimes I find that nice too. I think, I believe that we all know of the atrocities going on in the world at this moment, few of us need to be reminded of such things.. most of us have lives beyond this election, beyond this blog.. and what draws all of us here is one simple quest.. we share that in our different ways.

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By Carol in MN Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

hear hear, well responded

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By LW Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

With all due respect, none of us know what problems and hard times our fellow bloggers are facing each day. If we can find some pleasant times in a place where there are people who share our goals and yet challenge us with different ideas, then I think all the more power to us. It is good for the health, both physical and mental, to smile and laugh during the day. This is an intelligent group with high morals and a work ethic that I admire. People on here have worked in different ways for this campaign, and I respect that. We don't all have to contribute in the same ways.

Include.
Respect.
Empower.

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By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

$$$$$ 30 MILLION DOLLARS! $$$$$

Awesome!

Obama $30 Million Man for March

Link

Obama Keeps Cash Lead Over Clinton

Link

Yes We Can!
Go Pennsylvania!

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By Denny from Greenville South Carolina***Barack Obama 44th president of the United States of America Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

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By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

AWESOME!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

YES WE DID!!!

YES WE WILL!!!

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By In the shadow of Katahdin Apr 1st 2008 at 11:50 pm EDT

How could Hitlery have raised 20 million when last night her doomsday clock was at just over 3m?

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By Carol in MN Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:12 am EDT

That was a short term goal, I think, they were trying to raise 3 million in 3 days.

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By GeorgialovesObama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

I'm so proud of our campaign! We are really bringing the money in EVERY month and it's not decreasing!!! I also believe that most of us give without any prompting. We give because we believe in the MAN and want to support him financially. Hillary has to beg her donors for money....and even when she does she still can't out raise Obama.

As for Hillary raising 20 Million....I would love to see it before I believe it. I still question the 35 million from last month...lol. I don't trust anything coming from the Clinton camp. I just don't think she's bringing in all the money she is claiming. Much of the money she raises can't be used in the primary anyway....

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By SJB1464 Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:44 am EDT

Just a note: OF the $35 million HRC raised in February, $23 was for the GE. Only $12 million could be used during the primaries. Also......the link above states HRC raised $20 million in March. I am wondering how much of that money raised can be used during the primaries as well.

I really do think the Clinton campaign is hurting in the money department. Unfortunately that means many more hard working, small business owners will continue to go unpaid. And.....as her campaign goes on and on, how many NEW people will not get paid as well. It is sad.

I feel for all of those people who did the job they were hired to do and did it well and with a sense of pride only to be stiffed by a Presidential Candidate. I can't believe HRC can even continue to spout her claims that she is the candidate that can best represent and help the American people. She is one of the people that is adding to their money problems.

I hope the people in PA really listen to and give Senator Obama a chance. I am tired of hearing how PA is Clinton country and all Obama can do is hope to not lose by alot. Look what happened in Iowa and all across this great country. If New Hampshire could vote for and turn things around for Hillary, why can't PA vote for and bring home a big victory for Obama???

WOMEN FOR OBAMA '08

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By Nancy in Walla Walla Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:22 am EDT

Yee haw!! This is great news!!

08AMA!!
Yes We Can! and Yes We Will!!

g+ s+

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By Global Citizen Linda Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

I suspect that the number publicly given by Hillary is lower than her actual total bacause the C-Team wanted to know how much we raised so this $ 20M must be the minimum

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By Amylouise in idaho Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Yay! Thank you for posting. I have been wondering all day - and yesterday - how we did! My granny even donated for the first time. $10. Every bit helps.

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By frstan Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:25 am EDT

Given "Clinton speak" the phrase "close to $20 Mil" could mean less, maybe a lot less. And some of that is doubtless "General Election" money. Her financial reports must be filed around 4/20. I wonder what her debt will be then?

btw I had heard but not mentioned that a bunch of scheduled H. Clinton TV buys in NC had not actually taken place because there was no money available. I now raise this from rumor to "unconfirmed but likely".

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By Montana Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

wow-that is great news!

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! Apr 2nd 2008 at 7:41 am EDT

So what you're saying is that we HAVE been contributing? I think I'm loving my job "For Obama!" and having fun with it, too! Holy shmokes imagine that! :)

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By BarbaraM Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

Obama keeps cash lead

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By Jason in Iowa Apr 1st 2008 at 11:47 pm EDT

I wish should would have got the afternoon slot for her own show.

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By Chima "Hussein" Ordu Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 pm EDT

You guys have to watch this video of Mr. "Morning Joe" getting owned by Rachel Maddow. Absolutely priceless!

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 11:40 pm EDT

Why do we have to watch that? Let's write post cards instead!

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By LW Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:06 am EDT

Let's all do what we can in the ways that we can.

Let's respect each other's differences.

Let's be kind to each other.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! Apr 2nd 2008 at 8:38 am EDT

Because we nominated you to do it because you're so good at it! (just a funny...I couldn't help myself!)

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By Acorn from Texas Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

We need to put her on the Clinton Bulldogs Lanny & Kiki.

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By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

Carol,
What postcards?

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

There is a women for obama postcards campaign thing going. You write postcards, just telling why you like Barack, then send them to the person who will mail them to women in Pa.

More detail is out there somewhere....

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By Millie Bradenton FL Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

She was just great! I like her, she's quick and has good command of the facts.

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By KA Apr 2nd 2008 at 11:45 am EDT

I give Rachel Maddow a HIGH five for putting ole Joe Scumborough in his place and not backing down! You are right. Maddow owned ole Joe!

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By GeorgialovesObama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

Michelle Obama is better than either of them. She has great style and reminds me very much of Jackie O. She's articulate, intelligent, graceful, honest....I haven't seen a first lady like her in my lifetime honestly. She's the perfect compliment to Obama and she'd make a wonderful First Lady.

Cindy McCain just doesn't look right. She certainly does not look like first lady material...too much bleach and too much leather. Does she speak? Aside from her saying "I don't know about you but I'm proud of 'my country'...blah blah".

I have no words for 'Mr. Clinton'...........

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:30 am EDT

And the one line Cindy was given, she flubbed IT!!! Jm had to look back at her to prompt her to say it. I thought at the time, why does she have to jump in? I know people make mistakes, but if I'd been a drug addict, stealing meds from patients who were really in pain, and, obviously was going with a married man (how do you meet at a party and a month later when JM's divorce is final you marry?), I think I'd keep my mouth shut!!!!

She wishes she had an ounce of the class Michelle has!

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By Booman Apr 1st 2008 at 11:39 pm EDT

Look what could happen if Hillary wins !

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

Why look at what could happen if Hillary wins? Get your call list organized for tomorrow instead.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

are you a "personal accountablity republican"?

Relax, maybe these things are done already. it is 1043.

I have spent a day at work, and have sent my emails to my local delegates.

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By Nancy M. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

Yikes, is there a full moon tonight?

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! Apr 2nd 2008 at 5:33 am EDT

Carol,

You make a very good point about us staying focused on what we're here for: Getting Obama elected as the next President of these United States. That's what this blog is all about, supporting Barack, not dissing Hillary every minute.

At any rate, we need to pull in those new voters, not scare them off.

Thank you for reminding us and keeping us on track. You're a positive voice on the boards. :)

"You can attract more bees with honey"

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

Carol, sorry to say, but you're sounding like a complete tyrant.

Why must everyone do what YOU want them to be doing?

Please think about it before becoming upset with me for pointing it out.

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

I'd just like to say that Carol's cracking me up! We're definitely family here.

I know she's not trying to be funny, but....

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By Booman Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

I posted it so that we could lead the trolls from ignorance to knowledge

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By Suzanne from CT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Well done. Too late for calls now anyhow.

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! Apr 2nd 2008 at 8:46 am EDT

Question: What good is "My Dashboard" for then? I'm still in the double digits...I don't have time to do postcards, too! LOL My bad! :(

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 pm EDT

On HRC's analogy:
Didn't Rocky get the crap beat out of him by a black guy?
(Laughter)
Then he said: Yeah, she's Rocky, unless she's in Bosnia...then she's Rambo.

Too funny!

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

LOL! thanks for the laugh! :D

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

LOLOLOL!!!

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By Maryann in VA - The Times They Are A Changin'! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:47 pm EDT

I thought that was great, though I started to wonder if one of his writers read the blog here. I could've sworn someone posted that, almost verbatim, earlier in the day! :)

I love how he thought it was great that Obama only bowled a 37. He should have other things better to do. He can imagine that Bush is good at bowling, darts, checkers, quarters... lol

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

actually she said she doesn't GET up....which may be the most true things she said!!

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By Susquehanna Diana - Tattooed Lady who will find a way to be in DC on 1-20-09! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

Yes, to which my 12-year old daughter had a very quick, witty retort: "So, I guess she really won't answer the phone at 3am!"

The kid is quick, I tell ya!

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By Benny Ambrose Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:33 am EDT

Diana:

Make sure we spring a surrise in PA, and take the state. If we do, then it is all over.......Yes We Can!!!!!!!!!!!

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By FORUS50 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 pm EDT

Great numbers again YEA!!!!!!

a million a day!!!

30 million in March for Obama
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By MJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

woohoo!

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 pm EDT

it might be higher than 30!! like areound 35, 37 million, etc!!

regardless these are awesome numbers especially after the month we just endured!! go obama!!! :D

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By June from GA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

Yea, and the Time's article states that Clinton only raised "close to" $20 million. I hope Obama out spends her 4 to 1 in Indiana. Let's end this bad movie.

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By ILBAMA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

Spread this video showing HRC's double-talk and flip-flopping on NAFTA. NAFTA has fu*#ed Pennsylvania and their people need to see this. Watch it and email it here.

Link

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By DaveJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 pm EDT

CLINTON CONTINUES TO LIE ABOUT NAFTA

Clinton Says She Raised ‘Yellow Caution Flag’ on NAFTA. (NYT), Link

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By SFT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

I was able to watch the whole Town Hall and I thought Barack did an amazing job. He is so interesting when he responds to questions and he has so much information. I couldn't believe the number of standing O's. Keep HOPE shining!

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By SFT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 pm EDT

The United Church of Christ has raised the money to have a full page ad about our Denomination in the NYT's tomorrow. Link
It made me tear up to read the ad because it is such a wonderful and courageous denomination. Please take a look. Keep HOPE shining!

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By SFT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 pm EDT

This evening on PBS--WTTW Chicago, Chicago Tonight, Dr. Martin Marty a retired Dean of the Divinity School at the University of Chicago who knows Trinity UCC and Rev. Wright very well was interviewed. He was Rev. Wright's Professor at the U of C Divinity School. Dr. Marty is a highly respected theologican and suthor. He was able in a totally unbiased way to indicate what was appropriate and inappropriate about Rev. Wright's approach to sermon delivery. It was excellent and so balanced and fair. If you have chance to see it -- take a look. I will post the link when it is available on WTTW. Keep HOPE shining.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

SFT, that's really cool. are you in the chicago church?

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

No, I'm a member of a Congregational/UCC Church about 30 miles away in Elgin, IL. Trinity is famous with all UCC churches for their amazing community activism and out reach every where. Another Congregational UCC church in Des Moines, IA is nearly as big as Trinity and they are also huge in out reach and mission. I have been a Congregationalist (Mayflower/PILGRIMS) all of my life. It is an amazing Denomination and so congruent with who Barack is. As the Ad says 11 signers of the Declaration of Independence! Keep HOPE shining.

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By Booman Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

Great ad. Thanks for sharing.

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By clearwater Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

Wonderful ad, impressive church...thanks for sharing that.

You probably all know this, but Martin Marty was also in the NYT a while ago defending a lot about Wright. I don't have a link, but you could google Martin Marty and NYT...I think that's how I found it.

It was so good to read in the midst of all that. I'm sure seeing him say it would be even better!

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By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 pm EDT

I know huh? Seems he has gotten the most standing O's in Pennsylvania! What is up with that? Seems like they love him in PA - hope so!

My husband is like "are you watching him give another speech? You have seen them all!" Yep I am!

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:00 am EDT

I have to see him at least once a day to maintain my balance and sense that we are going forward step by step. I want to always be positive and focused. Keep HOPE shining.

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:08 am EDT

My brother saw him in person and I asked him if he made as much an impression in person as we see him on tv- he said yes, and what was more impressive is seeing the peoples reaction towards him; the small kids just gaze and look in awe and he saw many young AA with tears flowing down their faces-

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By Nancy M. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

All I can say is that when you see Barack in person, you know you are in the presence of greatness. That's how it is for me, anyway. I don't know that you can feel it in the large rallies, but when I have seen him in smaller settings it's really amazing.

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

Cool! Were you there in person?
Or is there a link that shows the whole Scranton town hall?

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Nice post! Thanks for sharing that.. and I agree, I also love it when BO answers questions, he doesn't shy away or equivocate.. nice to see that in a leader, isn't it? :)

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By Benny Ambrose Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:37 am EDT

SFT:

Make sure we carry PA, talk to all our friends, we are depending on you guys to close the deal. Yes We can!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Howard Schumann Apr 1st 2008 at 11:47 pm EDT

I would like to suggest that Barack and his advisers consider changing his strategy in the last few weeks in PA. His focus on McCain and ignoring Clinton is based upon positioning himself as the presumptive nominee. However, it should be considered that refusing to engage Clinton makes him look as if he feels he's got this all locked up, the aura of inevitability again.

This turns off a lot of voters, especially when we know he will be blindsided by Clinton in the last three days of the campaign. Then he is put on the defensive and does not have time to refute her lies. The time to go on the offensive is now. Act like there is a contest going on that you are fighting to win.

The current strategy is doomed to failure.

Saying he respects her and what a strong campaign she's waged is not going to get him a victory. She will blindside him in the last three days and everyone will be so shocked.

It is not enough to say that he has a different approach than Sen. Clinton. He has to seize upon the public perception of her untrustworthiness and act as if he is in a do or die campaign. The American people cannot survive four years of either Clinton or McCain. Where is the fierce urgency of now?

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:03 am EDT

Howard, your comments are understandable. I'm sure that it's difficult for Barack to walk that line . . . wondering how much to differentiate himself from McCain and how much he should be differentiating himself from Clinton. I'm not going to weigh in on how I think it looks to voters, because the truth is that I simply can not know. At the same time, if you pay attention to Clinton, you'll see that SHE is doing the same thing--taking shots at Obama and McCain. (Mostly, taking shots at Bush, though.) From my own perspective, it seems more silly for her to be straddling that fence and acting as if she has two opponents when the simple fact is that she's FAR from being the nominee. Again, though, I couldn't even imagine how that kind of tactic registers in the minds of voters.

What I'd personally like to see more of as Barack goes into working-class areas is a synthesis of his and Michelle's stump speeches. All of us who have been listening to Michelle know that she commonly discusses the plight of average Americans as they "do what people told them they needed to do" to succeed, yet are still faced with uphill battles. It seems that Barack could use this and tie it into his own stump speech re: the economy. AND, if he wanted to take a subtle shot at Clinton, he could mention that people have been doing what others told them they needed to do to succeed as adults, and that they have been PLAYING BY THE RULES, only to find themselves struggling to make ends meet and plan for their futures. Working-class folks pride themselves on hard-work, and they play by the rules. In a lot of ways, they respect those rules, even though those rules can stifle them. I'm sure you can see how he could add Clinton into that picture and portray her as someone who will play by the rules until they're not working for her anymore. That message, in my humble opinion, would resonate with working- and middle-class voters. Few things are as infuriating as playing by the rules all of your life and struggling regardless while others bend and break the rules consistently in an effort to get ahead--especially when those rule breakers happen to also be of the privileged class who gets to MAKE (and enforce) the rules.

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By JakeBarnes Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

At this point in the race is it more important for HRC and Obama to tear into each other or focus their charges against McCain? Remember, the SDs are watching... As for the last 72 hours, well, that is indeed a challenge that this campaign must rise to for PA. We were blindsided in OH and TX. I have no idea as to what's planned but I have to believe that HQ is going to get it right this time.

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By June from GA Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:14 am EDT

I have watched a recent rally where he has been critical of Clinton. According to this article, one strategy is to convenience voters that Clinton cannot win the nomination mathematically. So, apparently, the statements by Senator Leahy and Senator Dodd were made to place Clinton on the defensive. If you have noticed, this entire week she has had to defend herself and say things like "I am like Rocky". People are beginning to doubt her chances and the more this is reinforced, the less likely people will donate. She then will not have enough money to compete in the other 9 races. Obama has continued to say that there are 9 other races. And, if Clinton's funding dries up, Obama can make a stronger case to the superdelegates. Also, I think the media is making too much of the volleys he hit over the net to McCain. He has said things about Clinton too, but the media just picked up on the McCain stuff.

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By Howard Schumann Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

Thanks June and the other bloggers as well for their thoughtful replies. People always root for the underdog and of course she will play that for all its worth even though there is little reality to it. How can one be the underdog in a state where practically every single official is in your corner? He must as FDR used to say get this little drama straight and start capitalizing on her weaknesses not praising her at every opportunity.

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By June from GA Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

I know, I wish he would slam her. But, I think he acknowledges that he needs Clinton's supporters to win the general election. So, he has a harder walk than in the general because he has to balance so much. It is funny, on other blogs, Clinton supporters claim that he is arrogant and hateful. Imagine what they would say if he really started to slam her.

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By Liz in California | “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them” ~ Einstein Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

Link

LA TIMES Story Headline: "Remember Clinton won the Texas primary? Turns out, she didn't. Obama did"

I think they published this today. Just happy to see it out there!

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By Ann from Platteville, WI Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 pm EDT

Not sure if anyone mentioned it earlier, but Brian Williams on NBC Nightly News also announced tonight that "Barack Obama won Texas." So, it's out there.

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By Benny Ambrose Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:47 am EDT

This is interesting because I reported this win almost three (3) weeks age on my page. See the articles on my page. Yes, We can!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Vladimir from Hempstead, NY Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

I just change my car plate to GOOBAMA

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By Biglenec Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

Cool! &65

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Too Cool :)

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By Carol in MN Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:06 am EDT

Hmm. This one is a little mean-spirited.

'Stop being a waste because you are lonely.' ?

I think that's uncalled for.

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By Balloons Across America Apr 2nd 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

"higher level" .... ???? lol lol lol

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

oh. kay.

for those who have donated, volunteered, and also come to the blog for discussion and information, what exactly do you suggest?

xoxo
-S.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

THIS is all part of the grassroots effort.

Seems that someone is collecting recipes for a fundraiser. What's wrong with that? Creative ways to make money are somehow flawed?

There's something wrong with a person wondering if the Obama's have a pet?

I won't even touch the rest of it.

Perhaps you and Carol should start your own site if this one doesn't live up to your efficiency standards.

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By VC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Hello all
I was listening to Anderson 360, and they were talking about how Hillary is trying to change the mind of the super delegates. They were saying that voters will probably be asked at exit polls in Pennsylvania, questions about Rev. Wright and if it affected their vote. I think that People in Pennsylvania should be warned not to answer any questions related to Rev. Wright, or any questions related to race on these exit polls. Exit polls were originally designed to give an early snap shot as to who voters were voting for, however, the news media is using this as an opportunity to twist the results and interject their own opinions in order to change voters opinions in up comming elections. They are using race and Rev. Wright to try to continue to stop Barack and be divisive. The media should stick to the issues. This can’t happen. Please help in spreading the word in Pennsylvania. Do not answer questions pertaining to Rev Wright, or race when completing exit polls.
thanks

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

While I don't like the Rev. Wright issue being in the exit polls, exit polls have ALWAYS been about issues. It used to be more standard, perhaps - what was your major issue? war, economy, environment, etc. But, there have always been questions trying to determine not only who was voting for whom but why.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Actually, I should have also stated that if the 'Rev Wright issue' IS in fact an issue in the PA voting, the campaign needs to know that and then deal with it.

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By Michelle B Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

Whatever happened to Strong Heart? The quoting indian?

I miss him.

I miss all the old bloggers.
Not that the new ones are bad (no hur feelings please)

I am a little bit misty tonight with rememberances of the late night blogging we used to do.

About the build up to Iowa, the dissappointment in NH and then the super Tuesday excitement.

I miss the words of encouragement. Now everyone wants to tell us what is the latest smear. guess it is good in some ways as we can not all watch every channel out there.

I am happy to hear about the 30 mil. how much did we have last month? seems so long ago.!

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By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:00 am EDT

Last month was the $55 million - I think.

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By Aaron Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

hi laura,

you have been here longer than me, but i have been here for a pretty long time :)

we raised 55 mil. last month

this month at least 30 mil
and hillary raised 'around 20 mil'

we are flying high!

how are you?

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:02 am EDT

Hey, Laura -- It was great to read the thread above where all of the original bloggers were reminiscing. The tone of this blog is what drew me into the campaign in the first place and it was nice to read about how things all got started.

Just wanted to say "We hear you"....and you guys are great.

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By Colene from New York Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

agreed.

you guys hooked me and i've been here ever since!

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By Liba Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

I agree. this is very addictive. i have to check the blog at every european airport.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:02 am EDT

he still comes on in the early mornings....and still inspirational!!

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By Athena Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:03 am EDT

Hello, Laura - how nice to heare from you!

I have been out of the loop too. I miss the old bloggers myself. It is great to see all of this support, but when I come across 500 or 600 postings per blog it gets so intimidating that I don't feel I can have a conversation. Too many of us talking all at once.

Oh, please don't take it the wrong way, anyone. This is a huge movement and that is what makes it so great. I just miss the old intimacy.

I also miss the days when each thread was long and on-topic - it made conversation easier. Sometimes the first thread of comments in each blog gets chaotic with each person posting his own idea in "reply" to something completely different. It gets difficult to read.

Then you get lots of lonely posts that nobody sees in all of the chaos.

I come here every day and read all the blogs that HQ puts out but I rarely participate - so crowded.

But I always keep my fellow Obamaites in my thoughts.

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By Obama08NOW Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

The Giant Troll is back!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Laura,

Strong heart has been posting every other week. Not like he used to. I miss the early morning quotes.

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By Brian S. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

Laura, I miss those days, too, but it's inspiring and exciting to see SO MANY new people!! It wasn't possible for it to stay that way forever...unless we were losing. So, it's a good thing - but I feel ya!!!

We need some cookies from Auntie B. about now!!!

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:21 am EDT

And ANY post from Obamacrat!

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By Obama08NOW Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

Yes, I was pretty bummed last night. Stayed away most of today and just reading tonight mostly then along came

Obamacrat

He made my day, and my sons day. He is the ultimate Obama/blog supporter.

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By FedUpFireHorse Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

Laura H., I hear you. I miss the old days too, when all we did was pump each other up and pass on good news we'd heard somewhere. Now it's all about, "Guess what they're saying now?!!"

Like you, no offense to the new bloggers, but I miss getting your Iowa updates in December, and I miss bloggers like SvK, Aunt Becky, Kevin, Joe from Vermont, and the rest.

I'm SO grateful we have so many new supporters, but I miss the good mood and tone of the older blogs. Too much bad news and negativity and fretting these days.

Anyway...

Best to all!! We're gonna win it!

Obama '08!!

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By Petra from Tucson Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

Hey - what about me????
I miss you, too.....

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:26 am EDT

Yeah!! Petra!!

Hey, lets all tell when we joined this site.

i joined in May 2007!

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By Petra from Tucson Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:30 am EDT

Darn it - you beat me! But only by a few days, signed up here for my first canvassing on June 9th : )

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

hmmmm i think june. i made my first donation in july, and found the blog shortly after that...was busy prior to that organizing my precinct lol

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By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

I think my first anniversary is coming up on the 4th! I joined the Sioux City for Obama group that day, for sure...

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Laura,
You are a legend in this movement and you have touched & inspired me tonight. I am so glad you came here and gave us your knowledge and memories. I am grateful for it.

Barack Obama 08

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By Nancy M. Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

I have been noticing that the blog gets pretty quiet on Friday evenings. I was going to suggest that maybe we old-time-bloggers try to have a "blog date" on Friday evenings.

Anybody up for it?

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By CalBear Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:20 am EDT

I was just saying that Friday evenings are the BEST blog nights! I am relatively new (Feb) but I think the Friday vibe captures what you folks are reminiscing about...

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By Athena Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

Nancy, That would be wonderful.

(Remember me?)

I have wonderful memories. It can be overhwelming these days (see my post above).

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

I am going to put up a new thread called "late night game"

Lets play an old game i started a long time ago. We have not played in a long time.

it is for all readers, lurkers, regulars...

p.s. anyone remember the night when the lunar eclipse was? and i had everyone go out an look at it. how connected were we then?!

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Nancy why not call it oldies but goodies night

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:28 am EDT

OH a date! I havent been on one of those in ages! yeah lets do it!

Ill bring the wine!

Whos got the roses?

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By meta Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:30 am EDT

Haahahhaaa! I love that idea!

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By Leila Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Great idea, Nancy.

I miss you guys and the good ol' days.

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:21 am EDT

I signed up on the first night @ 11 pm and I had never in my life posted or knew anything about blogging. Little by little I found my voice especially because I am one of the older folks. We learned to cheer everybody on and we worried together but we worried productively. I vowed to be like I usually am--positive and focused. I also wanted to be sure everyone knew about Senator Obama being a member of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and that our Denomination was correctly characterized. I believe I have stayed true to both. I love all of the early folk--Laura, Strong Heart, Dan, Aunt Becky, Wheel Barrow, and so many others that I'm forgetting at the moment. However, I also love the new ideas and thoughts. As always, keep HOPE shining.

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

That's a good attitude Sandra

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By GJC Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:21 am EDT

Hey Laura --

I've been a lurker (mostly) here since sometime in November 2007. I know what you mean about the feel of the blog. The pre-Iowa atmosphere of this blog is part of what drew me to follow Obama's run so closely. The sense of possibility leading up to the contest and the excitement of the ups and downs of unfolding of the early contests leading up to Feb. 5 kept me rivetted. I've never gotten involved in a campagn before (not even to donate), but I called a bunch of those Feb. 5 states and some of those that followed (and have made regular contributions). I think the blog atmosphere was part led me to do these things. No offense to everyone posting these days, and I think it was ineveitable that the blog's feel was to change bit -- you just have so many more people involved and excited about Obama (which is a good thing). There are so many posts you can't really keep up with it all. At least I can't.

Anyway, I wanted to thank you for all your hard work to make Iowa happen. Without Iowa, that initial validation that Barack needed to get the nation's attention, I don't think we'd be where we are now with Obama on the brink of the Democratic nomination. Your hard work and insightful postings on these blogs have been and are an inspiration to Obama supporters, new and old.

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By Petra from Tucson Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:22 am EDT

BUT: Laura, Athena, Mrutnurse and all, when I started blogging last summer (I had never been blogging before!), this web site was the only place I could talk about Obama - all my friends thought I was nuts!
'Petra with her Obama thing....'
Through he campaign I have found really good friends here in Tucson - Pat, Kelly, Judy - and we are organizing events:
Hikes, food for the food bank, fundraisers in the park, bowling for Barack.
And of course we were crazy busy before Super tuesday.
I think that's when I stopped blogging.
Too much ground work.
But I check the blog every day and I look for the old names : )

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

I've only been on here since january or so, but I feel like you guys are family, even though I haven't been a member of the blog family since Iowa!

*hugs*

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

Hi Amy!

Welcome!

you know it is funny. We were all such regulars, we used to welcome all newbys cause we saw a different name.

how bout an old game?

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By Petra from Tucson Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

Let's give Joe in Vermont a call - and DesertRatDan. Where is Matthew?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

dan is now desert DOVE dan, and matthew only comes on to post his if you're thinking about voting for Hillary, and his list of barack's accomplishments; he's faithful, i love his posts, but he never talks any more. joe vt hasn't been around since shortly after vermont i think....i wonder if we haven't lost some of the old faithful when their states were over.....

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By meta Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

Amy, not sure why we're being so nostalgiac tonight, but there is no slight intended to the great new community here. It's changed a lot over time and that is as it should be. This is a HUGE campaign and I'm so thrilled for all the momentum. I was looking through some old photos of Barack and just thinking about how far he's come, we've come.

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

its ok, I understand! I think its probably one of those things that if you were there from the beginning, you feel even more invested...you were part of the original movement! and perhaps it feels frustrating when new members post constant worries and things like that, so don't worry, I didn't feel slighted by you guys being nostalgic, I totally understand :D

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

It is wonderful to reflect the past and welcome the new. We need all of us to keep HOPE shining.

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

Laura, I think about Strong Heart and Danielle Clarke and so many other "old timers". Wonder what they're up to and how they're doing.

I love the new faces. What enthusiasm, energy, determination, caring, and compassion. Does my heart good...

auntie b

COOKIES!!!!

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

YUM!

I just started coming here in January (after New Hampshire), but one thing's for sure -- I've missed your cookies!!! :o)

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

Hi all you old timers!

Hope you all caught my post up thread where you were waxing nostalgic and I talked about not only what a great job Iowa did, but how it needs to keep having the first position!

Anyway, I too am not insulted or anything by your nostalgia, but just wanted to throw out there that the change on the blog is not only a result of the number of people in this movement now, but it is a totally different campaign from what you had in Iowa. You did not have the daily bashing of the HRC camp or the MSM, or the polls from everywhere, or the fight over MI & FL, Supers, etc. There is so much we have been given to worry about! Though I am not one to worry too often, I do understand how this all wears people down.

I would hope you guys could come back around more often. Have caught you here as a group on a couple evenings and you always set a wonderful tone! It drives me nuts, all the people that actually keep posting 'okay, i know this has you down or that has you down ' and I wasn't down till they told me I was! I have responded a few times that they would be better off just posting a positive post than what they write - and that is what you guys do!

In any case, thanks for all the early work - we all owe you guys! And, please, do come around more often!

When do we find out... | Report to Admin

By CJS76 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

I've been out of the loop for a few days. When do we find out who won the dinner???

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By Patty Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

yeh, quit posting this nonsense!!

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:22 am EDT

I agree.

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

By Michelle B Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 pm EDT

Please get this out! | Report to Admin

By Jan R in SC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 pm EDT

PLEASE!

All you bloggers get this out to all MSM, PA, IN, NC media. If the people see this she cannot carry the working class vote!

Hillary Clinton and the Iraq N.I.E. *NEW* (MUST SEE)
Link

Hillary Clinton's NAFTA Story Exposed
Link

This is just as good as the "Bosnia - sniper fire" deal.

Let's get this going across the country and especially all the upcoming elections. If we all try to get this info out, it may FINALLY shut her down!
*************

attention clinton supporters | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:00 am EDT

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By Barath Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

Michelle -

I like the sentiment of your post, welcoming Clinton supporters, but I might suggest that the links you include be lest confrontational about Clinton and less negative about her. (In fact, it might be best to have no links about Clinton and just have positive Obama links.)

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By Jean Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

I've been thinking the same thing. I don't want them to feel shamed for supporting Hillary. I know all of them have done so for their own reasons, which were good ones.

If they are curious about Barack, they are SO welcome here, and all sincere questions or even challenges are welcome too.

On so many issues that count, we Democrats are ONE. We just think Barack has the ability to not only reach across the isle, but as President to get others to do so as well...Hillary not so much.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:03 am EDT

What are you talking about?????? What attitude? I am a Vietnam vet mind you. McCain??? what does that crack mean?

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

I see it's ladies going after me again. My wife will now log-in with a beauty of a post just for you that she posted a few days ago. PLEASE WAIT and READ IT.

She is Mary Obamacrat ... just a minute please ...

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:30 am EDT

James, these are newer bloggers and they have no idea who you are or what you have done for Obama's campaign.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:36 am EDT

Ahhhhhhhh, James, please, buddy, keep this lady out of it!!!

I saw your $300 donation turn into a $500 donation an hour or so ago. I've read your blogs and know a lot of what you have done for this campaign. I've seen you inspire people to call, to donate, to canvass. I've seen you engage others--including myself--in important discussion.

All of it matters. EVERYTHING! Even the most outlandish comments about Clinton--supplied by the right-wing matter! (Through it, we challenge others to learn the truth and to stop spreading false information.)

I'm with you. A lack of a sense of genuine community is in large part one of our biggest social problems. It keeps us isolated, anxious, fearful, stagnant, etc. THIS is a genuine community. A cyber community, sure, but things get done here. Things that are said here get transferred into other public and personal action. We learn from eachother here, we teach each other here, we inspire eachother here, we work with eachother here, have fun with e/o, love e/o and on and on.

Nothing wrong with that. In fact, there's EVERYTHING RIGHT with it!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

Jade, thanks, well taken here. You and I don't converse often but I read a lot of what you have to say. I think you and many others are a little younger than I. That means I get to learn a lot from different generations. Even though I post often I do more reading than posting. Can't learn if I'm always typing (slowly:)

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By Mary Obamacrat Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

Woman-To-Woman (You gentlemen might just want to stay out of this.)

(My name is Mary, My husband is “Obamacrat” [James or “Jamie”, as you prefer]. I am witness to all of the hateful emails, posts, and filthy messages hidden in “friend requests” sent to my husband, all by women bloggers. Oh my, how very sweet of you little brats.)

Women, all of us, have had it made in this country since its founding. We can vote any way we want, send hundreds of thousands of men, both young and middle-aged, off to wars all over this planet yet have no personal risk or liability ourselves. Yes, we can, and we do just that. We are the largest voting block in America. We own the polls and control 80% of private wealth in this country; such a deal, can’t beat it with a back-scratcher!

It’s sooooo nice to read on these blogs that so very many of my sisters plan to “protest vote” for McCain on November 4th if Obama has Clinton on the ticket as his running mate. So, you’re all planning a mass girlie tantrum. Stomping your little feet ladies? So full of hate and revenge that your lattes are shaking in your hands?

When you place your vote for McCain on November 4th, don’t forget to drag your selfish asses down to your local military recruiting offices on November 5th and sign on the dotted line. And don’t forget to bring your children, both boys and girls of course. Yes oh Yes, put your life and your childrens’ lives right where your hateful voting mouth is. Oh, but maybe you are simply just the hypocrites that this sister knows you to be. So then, just rationalize for a moment, swig down that latte, and stay home on November 5th. Of course, of course, I understand; life is a bitch. After all, you are entitled, oh so entitled, what with all that nagging Hillary hate bottled up within you. Yes oh yes you poor babies, don’t keep that hate bottled-up. Take it out on men! Vote for McCain and send the guys off to die in Iraq and Iran for John McCain. And then be sure to bitch, bitch, bitch for the next four years about how nasty war looks on television. (Be sure to keep the air conditioning on 70 lest you get a tad warm.)

cont’d

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By Mary Obamacrat Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:24 am EDT

Yeh, that’s a great solution my fellow ladies. You put Bush in the White House twice so what’s the big deal in putting McCain in for a go at it. Sure, go ahead and vote for Johnny. Make that rational “unemotional” statement. We’ll never find your rear end in a body bag stacked on some pile of sand halfway around the world.

Won’t vote for Hillary if she’s the nominee? Then all-of-the-above still applies (now doesn’t it!) God gave me a brain, but I choose to use it. I (and my husband) will vote for the Democratic nominee in November. Hopefully it will be Obama. But if it is Obama/Clinton, Obama/?, Clinton/Obama, or Clinton/? (oh I feel your hate now) then I will still vote for the Democrat.

I have plenty of printer ink so be sure to keep that hate email rolling in. Don’t forget my husband. He just loves to hear your accusations: fear mongerer, (oh that’s a premium one), traitor (oh that’s ripe), dumb-ass, ignorant S.O.B., But ah the best one of all; troll. He sure deserves that one ladies, OMG yes!

Psssst, ladies; considering what my husband has done for Barack, your trite little efforts don’t reach his knees. (With a few exceptions of course, but it’s highly unlikely you are one of them. They know who they are.)

Like I said hate-fools, I have plenty of printer ink. When you vote McCain please indicate the same on the blogs. Then I’ll print-out your profile, if you have one, and sticker it with the name of a dead soldier from Iraq (or post new military draft Iran).

Mary
(Now let’s hear you hateful outrage and well thought-out responses. Hit me with your best shots, [cheap or otherwise], so I can print them and spit on them. Start with the “you’re ranting” taunt. My husband gets some of those. Gee, I want one too.)

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

Wow.

...and I was just enjoying how "touching" most of tonight's posts have been.

Oh well....

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

With full respect to you, those are my wife's feelings. If you befriend her she will gladly respond politely to any criticisms or arguments in a civil manner. But I cannot speak for her one way or another. Never have and never will, not that you are asking me to.

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

?????

What I said was in jest. If either you or your wife were offended, please accept my apology.

I'm going to bed now. *sigh*

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By Cindy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

Wow Mary Obamacrat--you've really opened my eyes here. I guess I am guilty of taking these blogs too lightheartedly but then I occasionally mix it up with requests for prayers for Barack. Then I switch gears and go off and insult Hillary. It makes me see that I am all over the map emotionally,like scattered light, unfocused, almost like playing a game. But this is not a game, this is a serious campaign and I am acting like a teenager instead of a dedicated supporter who can be doing more to help this campaign along.

It is easy to forget that there are real men and women that come home in body bags from Iraq. It's easier for me to ask Aunt Becky for a silly virtual cookie and to joke with others about stupid things that Hillary did or said.

But you are so correct in many of your observations regarding Sen. McCain. This is not a joke. Sen. McCain's war experience has shaped him to be enamored with the war experience, probably because this is the aspect of himself that he needs to heal from, so he will relive his trauma of war over and over and sucker the American people into his unhealed nightmare. Kind of like the psychologist's term--"transference".

When I look at McCain this way, it is like a light bulb has gone off over my head, an 'aha' moment--this man McCain has war wounds that are so deep that this has now become an almost spiritual journey for him and we the Americans and the world will get to see it play out but at the world's expense. I hope this makes sense to some.

I am so fortunate that I have not experienced this war firsthand through anyone I know. I have made many statements to people that I would vote for McCain in flip remarks in passing but it was not until now, that you have made me see the importance of my decision.

Thank you Mary Obamacrat. You and I are neighbors from the western suburbs of Chicago. I thank you for the tone of your words. Words do matter. I will NOT vote for John McCain under any circumstances. We must stay committed as Democrats at all costs.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

My head hurts. LOL!

To Mary: Your frustration is palpable. Your points are understood. Just about the only thing I disagree with is the re-posting in this context. It didn't seem like James was being "attacked" by the ladies--just by one whom obviously doesn't know much about him at all.

But to the both of you, very sorry to hear that James has been hit with hate mail. That's actually pretty shocking. The best I can say is to consider the source. People--women--who send stuff like that are sadly at odds with reality and are probably not very good thinkers.

Now to find a fun thread . . . .

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

Jade, my wife just read your response. She agrees it might not have been wise to repost her remarks here.

All I can say is that I find great irony in all of this. I originally made a simple reply saying that humor need be an important part of the blogs ... and then all hell broke loose. I think that supports my argument for humor on the blogs as a necessity.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

Ugh. (Not directed at you or your wife--just general frustration with the whole situation plus a nicotine headache.) Yes, you are right about humor. This type of thing ALWAYS happens when someone decides that they need to step in and tell the rest of us "kids" what we should and shouldn't be doing. I say that if someone wants to control what others say and/or do, then that person might want to check out the Clinton site. Funny thing is, I even feel bad for saying that. I know that everyone here has good intentions. And I also get that sometimes people "play rank," "blog police," etc. for reasons that have a whole lot to do with their own psyches--they don't really mean to insult or offend the rest of us. I guess that all we can hope is that folks learn from these kinds of interactions. Your coming under cross-sniper fire was a direct result of someone feeling that they needed to tell the rest of us how to conduct ourselves, and it was TOTALLY DESTRUCTIVE--which again serves your point.

It should be a lesson to all of us. Freedom of speech has its consequences. We should all do our best to choose our words and our tone wisely.

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By Tamsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

Mary, I can only speak for myself but I made a promise that I would vote my conscience and never vote for anyone who authorized the use of force in Iraq. That means no to McCain and no to Clinton.

I would certainly be willing to discuss my reasons for this with you, but I do not appreciate the tone you are taking in your post. I do not know what incident or emails you are referring to and I have never sent any hate mail of any kind to anyone.

I personally do not feel that Hillary Clinton is a better option than John McCain. Mark Penn's firm represents both Clinton, McCain, and Blackwater--nice company she keeps. And I was appalled by Senator Clinton's support of Kyl Lieberman which was another vote based on trumped up intelligence and propagandizing. Besides, the supply routes run through Shia areas--so starting a war with Iran would have been devastating to our troops in Iraq.

Much more to say but it is late and I need to sleep. If you would like to dialogue about these matters, message me.

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By dara "leos rule" walker Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

wow i hear you mary! excellent post. i agree wholeheartedly. we cant afford to let mccain take this cuz of some stupid, childish grudge that will put more lives in danger and further plummet our country on a downward spiral. we already have over 4000 american soldiers who have lost their lives and some millions i hear of iraqis (they count, too). its not worth it to keep all that going just cuz of some disagreements. and both barack AND hillary are right, there is more that we have in common with each other than with mccain.
please. lets be mature and look out for whats best for america. (hint: it aint john mccain.)
thank you for saying this mary! :-)

G O B A M A '08

p.s. im actually an independent, but i feel like a democrat. you know what im saying.

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By Obama08NOW Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

Yeah, that is not right!!

Jon Stewart was funny though!!!

obama- schooling | Report to Admin

By In the shadow of Katahdin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

Beware: Michigannews.com is spewing muslim accusations toward Barack. Saw it on msn homepage

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By Biglenec Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:14 am EDT

I just viewed that page and I did not see anything regarding the subject you referenced. That is the home page to find out what all is going on in Michigan unless I missed it. Did you use the right link..... Please try again.

Thanks

Edwards Criticizing Clinton ... mmm... | Report to Admin

By Barb Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Check Edward's statement toward the end of the article.

Link

Looks like Edwards may be hopping onto Barack's bandwagon after all.

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By In the shadow of Katahdin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

Wrong Edwards- it is Chet

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By Liba Apr 2nd 2008 at 4:24 am EDT

It would be great if Edwards would finally endorse Obama. I will be back in Usa tonight, so will have to catch up with news.

Hillary WASN'T LYING! Bosnia gunfire footage discovered... | Report to Admin

By AB Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Breaking news!!!!!!!

Youtube Link:

Link

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By Ken from OR Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:06 am EDT

New Thread

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

There is no new thread guys!

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By Liberal Atheist Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

Ha! I love how she used her hand to describe "running with our heads down to our bases". Wow! That was a priceless moment indeed.

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

She's told the same story three times- my priceless moment was when I saw her trying to get out of it..

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By Victoria Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

as well as her cronnie Carvelle- who can't seem to get a real job so she's his last hope-

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By Liberal Atheist Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

James Carville is a scary guy. He reminds me of the guy who eats people in one of the X-Files episodes.

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By Biglenec Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

Thanks for the scary picture.....:() LOL!!

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By Mary in NorCal Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

scares me too...it's like he's proof positive that they have landed and are living amongst us ... interbreeding.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO JOIN BOYCOTT AGAINIST FOXNEWS SPONSORS-TODAY | Report to Admin

By Biglenec Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Thanks for the post!

Another Endorsement | Report to Admin

By Debby Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

Lee Hamilton from the 9/11 commission endorsed Barack today! Fantastic!

Link

“I read his national security and foreign policy speeches," Hamilton told Bloomberg News today, "and he comes across to me as pragmatic, visionary and tough. He impresses me as a person who wants to use all the tools of presidential power.”

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By Rachel Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

Is Hamilton a Super Delegate?

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By Debby Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

I don't know. Does anyone know?

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By Canada4Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:20 am EDT

Nope he's not a super but we'll take it. :)

Link

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By Debby Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:26 am EDT

I thought Hamilton endorsed today, but I guess he'll announce it tomorrow. Stay tuned... Wohoo!

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:15 am EDT

No he is not. He is no longer a congressman.

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By Debby Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:17 am EDT

Even if he's not a Super Delegate, the endorsement is a big deal because it gives Barack even more credibility regarding foreign policy.

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By Leo Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

This is a really good page. It shows all the superdelegates by state and shows which ones have endorsed Obama:

Link

GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Here's another good site for stats.

McCain on Letterman now | Report to Admin

By In the shadow of Katahdin Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:12 am EDT

McCain on Letterman now

I'm in tears.... | Report to Admin

By Athena Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

SFT just posted this link to an ad that the United Church of Christ is taking out in the NYT. Here it is again:

Link

It brings tears to my eyes. Such a wonderful church and community being villified just because some people objected to snippets from sermons by a well-respected, if blunt, pastor.

That whole controversy did nothing but sully reputations, sow division and make many forget the complexity of human nature, that mixture of good and bad, moderation and intemperance that afflicts us all.

Barack has always understood this complexity. Is this nation adult enough to understand him - and to understand his church's mission?

A question I pose to any non-Obama supporter who may be lurking on this blog.

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By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

thank you for sharing Athena

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Yes - this is beautiful. I am so glad they've done this.

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

Thank you Pamela - maybe we should all show up for the Sunday coffee hours at our local UCC just to show solidarity!

NOT THIS TIME - We can, and will.

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By Athena Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:34 am EDT

I'm an atheist, so I will do that in spirit. This sounds like such a wonderful, caring church.

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

Pamela,
Thanks for your perfect reflection and understanding.
Sandy

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By SFT Apr 2nd 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Sorry--Athena, thanks!

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

wow.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 2nd 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

Larich,

I don't know why bees are in your bonnet, but we are not here sharing recipes. If someone is collecting them for a book for fundraising, that sounds like campaigning to me. Creative, grassroots campaigning. And dogs are an issue in themselves. Cities spend uncountable tax dollars every year because of dogs and cats. No one is putting cups of flour out here.

Some of us work in jobs where we are instructed not to talk about the campaign, even with co-workers. Some of us go out of our way to find creative ways to reach the community and open subjects. And all of us are human.

I know I am, because it is way past my bedtime and I am replying to a post that is hours and hours old.

They say married people live longer, and it is probably because they get told to go to bed on time.

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By Jill in Phx, AZ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:20 am EDT

When Hillary reports $ taken in, it includes $ for the primary & general election and doesn't minus debt. We are really kicking her a** even more than the intake of $ because we have minimal debt and most of our $ is for the primary.

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By Athena Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Also, remember: she is HUGELY in debt - by several millions, and has been unable to repay herself the $5 million loan she made.

I have seen several stories in recent days about vendors who say that the campaign no longer responds to their entreaties for bills owed. Some of these vendors were event organizing companies in Ohio.

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By Dr.Taruna Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

Right, and i read about this guy whom she owes $600, and he is so upset b/c she her campaign has stooped replying to his calls..he had this to say " the money may not be all that much to her but is a lot to me " and all this is what one gets in her ' wanting to help the poor".

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

that, and she's got corporations and PACs supporting her....barack? just US!!!

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By Hussein from Canada-Alberta Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

How come the people around HRC are so corrupt and selfcentred; ed rendel, james carville, bill clinton, mark penn, lanny davies......etc. I guess birds with the same feathers fly together. This wowan is completely delusional and a liar and still wants to be the president of USA, the most powerful country in the world! hmmmm.
I read Gov. Bill Richardson article " Loyal To My Country" today, I think from the Washington post, that was so beautiful.

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By Sarah Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

It's like that old saying...."Bird of a feather." My father said it better through....."Show me your friends and I'll show you what you are." Unfortunately, that goes for a lot of her supporters as well.

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By Dr.Taruna Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

Perfectly said Maureen ..you have also reminded me of what my father always says.

THE RESULTS ARE IN | Report to Admin

By Seth from MI Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

THE PRELIMINARY RESULTS.....

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Obama Keeps Cash Lead Over Clinton

Barack Obama raised more than $30 million in the month of March, a campaign official told TIME on Tuesday.

Though the official would not provide an exact number, he did say, "The number starts with a three and we are still counting. It's in the 30s."

While a monthly fundraising total of $30 million or more would be well short of the more than $55 million Obama raised during the month of February, it would still represent nearly $1 million a day - a healthy pace for a campaign that had a politically rocky last few weeks. And it likely insures that Obama will be able to afford large TV and radio advertising buys in the remaining primary states, the official claimed.

As of Tuesday night, the Clinton campaign had not released its March totals. But one Clinton campaign adviser hinted that the New York senator's total for the month will come close to $20 million. That estimate could not be independently confirmed.

A must see | Report to Admin

By Lincoln Park Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:28 am EDT

Please take the time to watch this. it will make you proud of being a part of this historical movement. Pass it on!!

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Fundraiser in Tampa | Report to Admin

By Another Mama4Obama Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Obama will be in the Tampa area if your interested in seeing him. :)

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Lee

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By Carol Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

I hear all of you. I stand corrected, and apologize to anyone who read my post and took offense to it. It was not my intention. Hope to meet you perhaps one day, someday, I'll be in attendance at Barack Obama's inauguration. He is a man of a "higher level" of thinking and a wider range of vision. I'm sorry to have offended anyone. I will not post to you anymore. I didn't mean to upset anyone. I have shed enough tears. Goodnight and God Bless all of you and those who can't blog tonight.

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

((((HUGS))))

We love you, Carol!

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

lol, if anything, it got an open dialogue going, for the most part like adults...something Barack aims for.

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By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

I sent you a message Carol. Please read it.

Good night and God Bless!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

Carol, dont go, I dont know what you are talking about, but i am sure I dont want you to stop posting, Please don t go. love khandie

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

WHAT happened with Carol???????????????

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By Amy Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

its up higher on the blog...

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 2nd 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

I am clueless too!

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