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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 9:38 am EDT

Good morning!

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By Lawrence Apr 1st 2008 at 9:39 am EDT

I thought this was an A1 prank..until i saw it..

HILLARY IS ABOUT TO END HER BID - $8 million in debts!!!!

CNN.COM - Link

YES WE DID!!!

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By Renegade Apr 1st 2008 at 9:42 am EDT

Don't be an April's Fool...

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By Nwaogu Apr 1st 2008 at 10:21 am EDT

HC lead in PA is shrinking according to the new poll.47%-42%

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By Nwaogu Apr 1st 2008 at 10:23 am EDT

HC lead in PA is shrinking.Here is the link
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By JQ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:30 am EDT

No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Sean Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

Hi everyone, lets not let Sen Clinton get away with saying that she was against NAFTA. Lets digg this video showing the truth:

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 am EDT

Sean Hussein, God bless you!!! I'm 57 and not swiftest person on the internet. But, I have been emailing, and even called CNN programming for months to ask why they're not reporting any of the following BEFORE the Pa primary. Could you try, along with a large number of other bloggers to get the MSM to report on the following:

- Bill and Hill own business in Canada (CGSGI) and Mexico, benefitting from NAFTA

- Their Canadian patner, Mr. Giustra raised and donated $14Mil to HRC's campaign

- Gov. REndell is a business partner of the Clintons (exact business unknown)

- Altho they jumped all over BHO's tax return, when they couldn't find anything wrong, hey picked on his charitable contributions, YET we haven't heard one word about the first page of the C.'s tax return which shows questionable businesses in the Cayman Island!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT ONE WORD!!!

-And of course, the MSM's non-reporting of the Peter Paul vs. HRC and Bill case, no matter if the outcome is known; it's enough that it's out there!!!

- it was HRC's camp who contacted the Canadians to "take it with a grain of salt", referring to her talk about changing NAFTA
The Pa voters need to know more than the twisted "new" currently on the MSM!!!!
Thanks for ALL YOUR HELP FOR BHO!!!

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By Srepen Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 am EDT

Great news Obama family

Obama is only 5 points behind Clinton in Pennsylvania

Obama 42 Clinton 47

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Promote this news at TheObamaNews.com by voting here - Link

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By silent voice Apr 1st 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Connie,
What I suggest we do is overwhelm Jack Carffity, or George staphanopolous with mails. These are only two whom I think don't care what anybody thinks. They just say the truth. Send him the links, and protest mails(No emotions) I think they will listen. Shall we start? "The Carffity file"(CNN)
Silent voice

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By Musicians4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Did you hear about this event?
Check out the details. It's not too late to participate:
Link

Also, don't forget you're invited to join my network of friends united to elect Barack Obama. You do not have to be a musician to become a friend.

Follow this link to my page where you can add me as a friend:
Link

Thanks,
Sahaja

YES WE CAN!

We also need someone to translate the prayer to other languages so people all over the world can participate.
Please reply before April 5th.

Here's the translation event link:
Link
Thanks again.

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By lea Apr 1st 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT

I think Giustra donates to the Clinton foundation.

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By Vicki Apr 1st 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT

Don't forget Keith Olberman. He's been one of few that has been fair to Obama!

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By Sine in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT

...And she's going around telling voters she will create jobs in PA, yet she also promised 5 million jobs to NY and instead huge numbers of jobs were lost (which she blamed on Al Gore not becoming president).

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By Liba Apr 1st 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT

thanks for the link. I hope that we will be able to win PA...

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By LA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:35 am EDT

This is great news. I agree with another post in that we should just sit tight with this poll result. If we make too much of it and OB does not win - pundits will say he should have won, he outspent her, blah blah. Let's not forward this around too much and let America speak and not give MSM anything to spin. The polls are speaking for themselves. YEAH!!!
We are the ones that we've been waiting for.

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By Sean Apr 1st 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

IN fact, I think we should go with the story this morning that Barack is losing support among young people and African Americans.

This way we can fight the MSM's agenda of trying to categorize Barack into a youth or black candidate and allow the older 65+ people to feel comfortable about looking beyond age and race...

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. Apr 1st 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

I do not think we should say nor think anything negative. I think we should speak and think positive that Barack is not losing anyone and that he will win, which is what I do.

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By ☮ CR ❤ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 am EDT

It's no fool's joke.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

SCHWEET!!!!

Yes We Can!
Yes We Will!

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By Mark from Lexington, MA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT

How many of you have been thinking about ways we can influence the super delegates in a positive manner to ask them to make a decision sooner rather than later?

The current plan of waiting for a mini-convention of super delegates in June will give McCain a free ride for far too long.

How about a grassroots solution?

What if we organized an event where a large group of voters walked to or visited each of the remaining super delegates' offices and delivered a petition asking them to announce their decision on the day of the Pennsylvania primary?

We could organize events across all 50 states to make it clear that all 50 states are important.

We could call the event - Super Delegate Decision Day or Super Tuesday for Super Delegates or {your idea here}.

What would be required to succeed?

1) A list of all remaining undecided super delegates and their addresses.
2) Draft a petition
3) Get the petition signed by local voters.
4) Schedule an event on my.barackobama for each super delegate meeting.
5) Sign up 100 people who are willing to walk to their local super delegates' offices to deliver the petition.
6) Notify the local and national news media of the fact that there are ~300 simulataneous Super Delegate Super Tuesday marches going on across the country.

7) Sit back and watch as the super delegates respond to their constituents' request for action.

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By A Rebirth Apr 1st 2008 at 9:46 am 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 Shamaka Apr 1st 2008 at 9:57 am EDT

Very Nice I like this!!

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By Saska Apr 1st 2008 at 10:10 am EDT

I know today is the day of pranks, but in the spirit of this message, can I ask you all to agree to something?

Can we have a GOOD day on the blogs today?

We're only down by 5% in PA.

We're up in Gallup nationally for six days in a row (four of them statistically significant).

Can we conduct ourselves as our candidate does -- by talking about the issues that affect us all as Americans, and not by being harshly and personally critical of other candidates?

We can win this race if we talk about what matters to voters. It is ours to lose if we behave poorly.

Yes we can be positive, stay positive, and show that we vote on the issues and the credentials, not on emotion and vitriol.

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By TstormLortonVA "Health Care Reform Now!: Apr 1st 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT

Agreed! I'm in a great mood and I'm getting really good vibes out of PA.

Let's keep focused and working hard.

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By ken matthews who believes change is coming to America Apr 1st 2008 at 10:19 am EDT

love it

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By The Fireman Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Mine was a 3:30am tome, somewhat somber but working from a semi-dream state. This was part of my response to a 40-something self described "privleged" republican doctors wife, "coming out of the closet" (her words) in her support for Sen. Obama.

I could tell you of lessons you’ve already learned,
Or about things that I’ve seen in mine.
Though you’d likely not listen, your head unturned
Your eyes shifting and racing time
The rich man suffers though poor in wealth,
the poor man rich in love and health.
The wise man content in Gods good grace,
the sinners are sold, their lives in waste.
If you’ve had happiness in this life you know,
Of the voice heard and listened to,
It’s the inner being whose thoughts do sow
To thine own self, be true

HMW 2008

Go Barack!
Grow ObamaNation!

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By Eliz Vermont Apr 1st 2008 at 10:14 pm EDT

Bahamas: Thank you. Keep it up.
Going positive g+
Staying positive s+
The People of the world are watching...
"We say, we hope, we believe- YES WE CAN!" Obama March 4

Thank you to all for your efforts so far, let's keep giving all we can. To quote Obama "Now let's get to work."

I am going to keep passing on my hope to others and my faith to others!

We shall overcome...
We are not afraid...
We shall stand together...
We shall overcome!

I am with him when he is up and with him when he is down.
I am with him and YES WE CAN!

Fired up and ready to go!
Mustard seeds for everyone. (thanks Rick)
Going positive. (thanks kev)

Peace!

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By ♥♥♥ dreams of peace( who is tired of sara "kill em" & "drill em palin) ♥♥♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

This is one of idiot Clinton supporting aussie PM picking and eating his own earwax......ewwwww

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This one is of James Carville - Dr evil with huge stuttering issues.

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By Roy Boy Apr 1st 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT

Hrc is now comparing her self to the movie person ROCKY, because he is a fighter and she has no intentions of quiting. Hey! Hillary, rocky never lied and always told the truth. Besides he was always transperant, so why don't you try to be at least half he was and show us you taxes and campaign finance books and those ear marks. What are you hidding, the world wonders!

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By Kevin Apr 1st 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Rocky also lost to Apollo Creed!!! Maybe she never actually watched the movie, just trying to get fans!

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By Theresa LV Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Rocky was also in it for himself and his fame. Same as Hillary Clinton.

we already have a president who never backs down and will not admit a mistake and take another road. We don't need another egomaniac running this country.

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By april Apr 1st 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

and sylvester stallone (aka "rocky balboa")--just like hillary--backs john mc cain!!!

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 9:42 am EDT

GOOD ONE!!!!

LOL...I was like what...ALL RIGHT!!!!

April fools to you too!!

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

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By Anne-OR RN in MD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

Nice job ;)

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By annie -This is a race about issues, NOT an issue about race. xoxo Apr 1st 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

so, I went out for coffee this am and when I got to work and saw the blog, I was like, oh, my God, she finally dropped out.

QUICK!!! I have to turn on the news... Oh, my God, QUICK!! I can't believe of all the mornings I don't come to work and be obsessed with the news and I have to miss this moment - LIVE- as its happening...? F**K!! Thank YOU! - and then I realized the links didn't work... then I scrolled down .... BEST April Fools joke of all!

You got me.

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 am EDT

annie - we love you!

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 am EDT

Did you pick up a latte for me too? :D

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By Liba Apr 1st 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

I think that it was really great aprils fool with HRC dropping out... Great work, and we should try to make it happen.

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By Jan in Illionis Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 am EDT

I'm not sure about the legality of this--using the CNN banner. Probably not a good idea.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT

Oh Poo...

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 1st 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT

Hehe, you had me clicking like mad on the "link"

It won't be long now!!!

YES WE CAN!

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT

You got me!

Good one...

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By ♥♥♥ dreams of peace( who is tired of sara "kill em" & "drill em palin) ♥♥♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

It is really inspiring - Young Palestinians want peace in the middle east with Israel. They think Mr. Obama is the only one that can bring peace in the middle east. They are young kids who hope for change.. It is amazing..

I hope Mr. Obama wins too. He is inspiring so many people to think different.

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT

My friend Tom and his wife is heading to Israel for two weeks with their church. I have been talking to him about Obama but he is still a McCain man. I asked him to ask the people in Israel what they think of Obama.

I hope he does...

In Obama We Trust!

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By I voted for CHANGE Apr 1st 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

This really got me! I started to make phone calls to friends and family members and then I realized I didn't hear anything on the radio this morning on my way to work about her dropping out of the race. Also, the more I looked at the website something was not kosher. That was a really good one!

Obama getting closer in poll in Pennsylvania
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Hillary not paying health insurance for her staff!
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By lea Apr 1st 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT

I think God is the only one we can trust. Let's hope he keeps Obama on the right track of he is elected.

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By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 9:39 am EDT

Pennsylvania shows Clinton leading Barack Obama by just five percentage points, 47% to 42%.
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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 9:43 am EDT

Great news!!! Some of us were nervous this morning that Matt drudge was playing an April fools joke!!!! This is terrific!!!!!

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By Andrea - President Obama Supporter Apr 1st 2008 at 9:43 am EDT

The more he stays in PA, the better he'll do!!

They are loving him!!!

4,000 at the Allentown Town Hall! Unheard of for a Town Hall by ANY candidate!! A GREAT sign of support for the Barack Obama campaign!!

I'm lovin it!

Andrea
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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 9:46 am EDT

That Allentown crowd was FIRED UP! I love listening to them!!!

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By A Rebirth Apr 1st 2008 at 9:49 am EDT

How sweet it is to be loved by PENNSYLVANIA! We diggin' it here in The Bahamas, man!

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By Elyse W Apr 1st 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

Great news from Pennsylvania! More calls! More canvassing! More donating! More postcards! And yes -- MORE BASKETBALL! =)

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By ken matthews who believes change is coming to America Apr 1st 2008 at 10:21 am EDT

Let's make those calls

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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 9:57 am EDT

also, I know here in Iowa, where the world was addicted to all things predictive, they did a horrid job of polling; they rarely called independents in those polls, (and we didn't have HUGE amounts of Rs crossing here, but they weren't asked EVER), they didn't even include new Dems except for rarely and with incomplete information...even on the campaign voter logs we would have one person listed in a huge family of Dems...this is why, imho, all but the register was so wrong about the polls here.

(NH the EXIT POLLING was, imho again, CORRECT, and the vote was corrupt or at least grossly affected by faulty machines--either the touch screens or the ballot counting machines....investigate, begin NOW to consider the reality that voter and election fraud can happen! what will we do in November if we're willing to ignore the evidence in January-March?)

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By frstan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 am EDT

yep, Mary. In NH Barack won all the paper vote precincts and lost all the touch screens........

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By ♥ Tee (a.k.a. Tanya) ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

Wow. I didn't know that.

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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 11:09 am EDT

then you probably didn't know that Dennis called for an audit, as did an obscure R candidate (sorry don't recall his name); there was one precinct where 30 people voted for RP; NO VOTES showed up for him; many many other issues....DK was allowed to do a percentage of the audit, the Rep candidate had to pay for the entire state at once...DK ended up saying there were plenty of discrepancies and that this should now trigger a full audit (in spite of the fact that the ballots weren't held in ANY secure way WHATSOEVER!!! see blackboxvoting.org or more important check youtube for blackboxvotingdotorg vids!!); the Secretary of State there instead claimed that DK had run out of money; he hadn't.

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By Lissa from IN Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

Thank-you MaryTnurse! I have been following voting fraud since 2000 and everything you said was true. As Americans we have assumed our votes count and our democracy is safe, but we are naive to think there hasn't been major voting fraud since that advent of electronic voting machines. Two beacons of democracy are free elections and a free untampered press. Do we have these in America? We should continue to be "awake" and keep asking ourselves this question.

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 am EDT

Weren't there some big problems in the New Hamphire primary? Never really heard the rest of that story.....

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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 11:42 am EDT

sure were!

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and video gathered during the recount Link

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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 11:46 am EDT

this one is even better and was the one i meant to post but they are ALLLLLL good; Link

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

Mary - you really are on top of it! I'm going to have to draw up another 29,000 word thesis on election fraud next! Fired Up! Ready to Go!

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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 12:20 pm EDT

SWEET! I <3 Joe!

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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 11:35 am EDT

If this were any other country, the UN would be supervising our elections; PEOPLE RIOT IN THE STREETS OVER SUCH ATROCITIES AS HAPPENED HERE IN 2000 and 2004!!!! But not us, we'll just turn on the corporate media and let them and their conglomerate owners to tell us what happened.

Why are we suffering through the last 7 years? why are people being falsely imprisoned EVEN NOW, EVEN IN THE US???? why are we LOSING OUR CIVIL RIGHTS DAY BY DAY??? why are we losing our young men and women, and our livelihoods in Iraq???

Election 2000, where 90,000 voters have been PROVEN to have had their votes stolen, and dubya won by 537 votes...

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 am EDT

Wow, Mary, you are really FIRED UP AND READY TO GO this morning. Love that spark!

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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 12:09 pm EDT

every MINUTE i can get the word out there about election fraud, i'm on it!!!

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 am EDT

Apathy - public enemy #1.......

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By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

Morning Tracy...

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

Good morning Jay!

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

nice 1st!

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By jobamamama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:04 am EDT

Does anyone know how to get a message to the campaign with a logo-affiliation request? I'm sure I'm not the only person who would wear a patch of...

...Harley Riders for Obama!

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By Sally from Lees Summit, MO Apr 1st 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT

I am an advocate for positive political campaining. Check out this great website with free stuff. Link
Hope you have a wonderful day.

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By Lawrence Apr 1st 2008 at 9:38 am EDT

I thought this was an A1 prank..until i saw it..

HILLARY IS ABOUT TO END HER BID - $8 million in debts!!!!

CNN.COM - Link

YES WE DID!!!

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By Excited about Change and Working Hard to Make it Happen Apr 1st 2008 at 10:06 am EDT

This is a prank. None of the links work at the top of the page.

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

Okay, Lawrence - figured I'd bite! Very well done! LOL!

Take a peek into the future folks!

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By stefan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:40 am EDT

Ha ha!

stefan/Amsterdam

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ Apr 1st 2008 at 9:39 am EDT

so close..no cigar..

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By firefly : a call to the better angels of our nature Apr 1st 2008 at 9:40 am EDT

barack is #1

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By BARBARA in Queens, NY Apr 1st 2008 at 9:41 am EDT

i turn my back for one min. and now I am too late.

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By Laura from Bend OR Apr 1st 2008 at 9:47 am EDT

I too am late. Kept trying all morning. Went to get some coffee and put some laundry in and missed it. Oh well Barack is #1!

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By firefly : a call to the better angels of our nature Apr 1st 2008 at 9:47 am EDT

you are never too late...our time is NOW

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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 10:00 am EDT

I'm a recovering alcoholic/addict; we have a saying, the only meeting you're ever late for is your first one.

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By A Rebirth Apr 1st 2008 at 9:51 am EDT

Always right on time, y'all! Never give up, keep the faith, believe it and you will achieve it! Much love, one love from The Bahamas!

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By Roy Boy Apr 1st 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT

I hear that the Rapper 50cent use to back HRC but recently heard Obama talking about race and is undecided now. 50 cent I invite you to come on the blog and ask question we will answer any question you have and by doing that I believe we will be able to woo you to Obama. So why don't you climb aboard and take a ride on the O-Train it cost nothing to ride and if you stay we ask for donation or services. peace my brother from another mother!

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By JimmieFromDayton Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

I'm sorry but I've got to ask you what makes you think anybody cares about who the heck that idiot is voting for?

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By JimmieFromDayton Apr 1st 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

I'm sorry but I've got to ask you what makes you think anybody cares about who the heck that idiot is voting for?

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By Abraham from San Antonio, TX Apr 1st 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT

50 cent can't vote for anyone because he is an ex-felon

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By Abraham from San Antonio, TX Apr 1st 2008 at 4:28 pm EDT

50 cent can't vote for anyone because he is an ex-felon

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By Abraham from San Antonio, TX Apr 1st 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT

50 cent can't vote for anyone because he is an ex-felon

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By Maxx - Apr 1st 2008 at 10:04 am EDT

Hey Obama Family

Here's a good video blog from A.B. Stoddard, she has some interesting thoughts, towards the end, about our campaigns approach to Florida & Michigan.

Link

Carpe Diem!

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By Andrea - President Obama Supporter Apr 1st 2008 at 9:40 am EDT

Good Morining Obama Nation!

The Barack Obama campaign is blowing them away in PA.

They are loving Barack in PA!

GO Obama!

OBAMA '08

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By Barack or Bust Apr 1st 2008 at 9:43 am EDT

Happy April Obamacrats!!!

Last night was a great night on the blogs - lots of
excitement and positive attitudes! I know we did awesome fundraising for March! Can't wait till HQ releases the numbers!

I'm off to class!

Love to you all!
Bianca

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 9:45 am EDT

Good Morning Bianca! I have a feeling we pulled in a lot of money yesterday to finish off the month. We will have to wait and see.

Have a great day!

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By Barack or Bust Apr 1st 2008 at 9:47 am EDT

Thanks Tracy -- Hope you have a great day too!

I'm walking out the door with a 'spring' in my step!

Doesn't hurt that its 58 degrees! Not too shabby for
upstate NY!!

God Bless

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 1st 2008 at 9:43 am EDT

Recent Posts

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

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

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 9:46 am EDT

Stephen...thanks for the links and keeping us up-to-date...

EH

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

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By olivia Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 am EDT

To Steve Rose, thank you for these Links. Am In Europe and haven't
seen PBS for years. I have liked Bill Moyers since he did the series
with Joseph Campbell. <<that was a long time ago. But I have been here. I had no idea that Murdoch owns Yahoo. I am changing
TODAY. I refuse to have anything to do with anyone as evil has that man and his organization. Also says a lot about the Clintons,
you know, birds of a feather.......
again thanks for the links.

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 am EDT

Fantastic point Olivia. I had not thought of the power of people being applied to Yahoo, but anyone who has a Yahoo base can let them know you are switching. Thanks for your note. S

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By firefly : a call to the better angels of our nature Apr 1st 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

Stephen you did an awesome job w/ these links..i can use all of them to persuade & unite. ( family reunion next week.. I'm takin it all w/ me :-)
THANKYOU !

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 1st 2008 at 10:23 am EDT

Thanks massively!

Here's the latest which is NOT an April 1 joke:

Obama Likely to Win in PA Link

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT

Thanks, Stephen for the excellent links. Even tho I follow and keep up, you provided a lot of confirmation to other sources I've seen this stuff, especially the Murdock-Clinton Connection.

It's understandable why the MSM is not willing to touch any of the Clintons' many negatives.

It's just a pity that the average voter who doesn't can't or won't take the time to educate themselves. It shows that this is what the Clintons and others are relying on, and sadly, a lot of people are not disappointing them!!!!!!

Keep up the good work tho; I always pass it on!!

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 9:46 am EDT

Aaaugh!!!! I believe I need one of those 10 step programs. I am addicted to getting Obama elected. I can not sleep, nor eat, nor watch TV that has anything to do with anything but Obama and the nomination.

Does anyone know of any Obama Anonymous groups? I would love to join.

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By idaho obamacan Apr 1st 2008 at 9:49 am EDT

Me Too!!!!!!

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 9:52 am EDT

Oh my goodness Joan...I lost 10lbs. this month...THANK YOU OBAMA AND THE NATION OF CHANGE!!!

I've burnt two meals, my husband is going crazy, my daughter is depending on her dad now...Calgon take me away:-)

It's all good...

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

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By IA for Obama ☮ Apr 1st 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

LOL. And canvassing is a great way to get in shape. You wouldn't think this about Iowa, but my precinct is super hilly, and lots of folks' driveways are way too long and steep. Plus doing it in the cold, usually while pushing a stroller, made it that much more of a cardiovascular workout.

YES WE CAN!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

Calgon, hahahahaha! I haven't seen that commercial in ages, sure fits the situation though! :)

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By Cecie Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 am EDT

Me, too. My husband begins to be jealous! LOL

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By Excited about Change and Working Hard to Make it Happen Apr 1st 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT

Mine is a little jealous too! When I get out of bed because I can't sleep, he actually says "Are you going to talk to Obama? (getting on the blog)" I think he finally understands why I've been working so hard.

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. Apr 1st 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

I am addicted to Obama's blog too. It is the first thing I want to do when I get on the computer. I just love being here amongst all these people just as passionate as I am. I think it is awesome to be amongst people of all ages, races and backgrounds that we all want one thing a better future for America and our families.

Thanks for showing up every week keeping us inspired.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT

Elizabeth, I need the help!!! I've GAINED 10 pounds, become a chain smoker and living off pb&j sandwiches because I can't tear myself away from the blogs long enough to go the grocery store!!!

I need a twelve-step program SOON!!!!!!!!!! LOL

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By firefly : a call to the better angels of our nature Apr 1st 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

You're in one right now...Obama Blog !! OBA

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states Apr 1st 2008 at 9:55 am EDT

Maybe a little self help? Pull yourself up with a little analysis:

It might be time to get up from the computer when:

Your children begin every sentence with if you don't have to do anything for Barack Obama today can you (you fill in the blank) mine (go buy groceries?) and your response is maybe tomorrow.

What????? I like cereal for dinner!

No Drama Stops Obama
Obama 08

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

LOL! We are all in the same boat!

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By Simone in Kansas, who is counting the days until she can say "President Obama" Apr 1st 2008 at 10:29 am EDT

Ha ha --I'm with you Cynthia.

My kids have been like, "You're always on the computer!"

And whenever they hear me cheer and clap my hands, they ask, "Did Obama win?"

My younger daughter wrote this Easter card to me:

"Dear Mom,

Happy Easter. I sure hope Barack Obama becomes president !"

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By Excited about Change and Working Hard to Make it Happen Apr 1st 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT

That's so funny and true! My kids say..."Mom when you get finished working for Obama, can we play a game?" That's so bad--Last week I took a break since my husband and I were off at the same time (extremely rare). BUT, I'm back on the grind this week. I think my kids understand the "fierce urgency of now" and are willing to let me do what I can for the campaign (even though they miss me a little). They know how important it is for Obama to win the nomination. I'll be back later on today--we're actually going to spend some time reading the Bible together this morning. So, if you feel like donating this morning, please consider helping me reach my goal--only $584 left.

Link

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Apr 1st 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

Uh, my name is Kris... and I am an Obama addict.

("HI, KRIS!!")

I don't remember exactly when it started...

Oh, I experimented with political donation in 2006, when John Kerry suggested I try it for four friends in embattled states. I gave just a little taste, $10 each.

When all four won their states, contributing to the Democratic majority, I felt all warm inside. "Hey, I helped change the government!"

But we all know what happened next. Months and months more of the arrogance, the fear, the crass divisiveness, and the fascism camouflaged as "security". I had to find something to ease the pain...

And up walked a calm, learned man of mixed race whose unity of purpose was in his very skin color. "Trust me", he said, "I've done this before."

"Donate", he asked. "Just a little..."

Okay, I can handle it. He was charismatic, yet so genuine. Somehow different than the other future peddlers that I was wary of.

And whenever the Bush crime family stressed me out, I'd go to his place just to listen to him talk, and read his words. And hang out with his friends...

I needed more.

I committed to giving him a little money each month. Please don't put me down, it makes me feel all warm inside.

And then September arrived. As I've done several years, in remembrance of September 11th, I gave blood.

And on September 12th, I gave my hope dealer $100.

Me, $100!! I used to despise politicians! But deep inside, I *had* to help this man and his followers teach. Help them give this feeling of hope and faith in the future to the people of America, and all around the world!

September 12th: the iconic first day of the "different world". I made it positive!

And this weekend, because my hope supplier just needs a little more help, I am giving a little more...

So, dear friends, let me confess to the room, here and now:
I am addicted to honesty. I am addicted to integrity. I NEED a president who will listen to all viewpoints, even the "other side", a leader who will use his intelligence and power to truly represent the common man, the average woman, and every child.

A MAN WHO WILL HELP US RETURN OUR GREAT COUNTRY TO THE AWESOME VISION OF ITS FOREFATHERS.

I am addicted to Barack Obama.

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Apr 1st 2008 at 10:15 am EDT

--Clap--Clap--Clap--Clap

"Thanks for sharing Kris!"

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By annie -This is a race about issues, NOT an issue about race. xoxo Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 am EDT

keep coming back, it works if your work it. :)

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By Eliz Vermont Apr 1st 2008 at 10:19 pm EDT

Kristian, Love it!

Peace!

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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 10:16 am EDT

Kristian, i love this post!!!! and you may want to join the truthout group lol

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 am EDT

Here's the signup sheet!

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 10:23 am EDT

This is good to hear, I have gotten so far behind in my life it's unbelievable!

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By Theresa in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 am EDT

Kristain: Beautiful, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:15 am EDT

I am with you too.
I am spending most of my spare time reading these blogs. I have donated half a dozen times in last 6 weeks.
I am watching MSNBC KO, Chris Mathews for the first time in my life.
If Barack is speaking I cannot hear anyone in my family.
I have stopped reading all technical books.
Everyday I feel that this is not healthy so I plan to spend 1 day without coming here but the first and last things I do any day is reading these blogs.

I like I am in the movie "Ground Hog Day".

The polls are looking good in PA. I hope we can win PA and get some rest before getting ready of general elections.

I am ecstatic to be part of OBama Community.
Our members span all over the world.

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:18 am EDT

You've already joined, Joan. The Obama Anonymous is right here -- nobody else can even begin to understand, but we all can.

Repeat after me:

Hello, my name is (fill in the blank), and I am an Obamaholic.

The first step is always the most difficult.

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By Computer Engineer Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 am EDT

Thank you group cordinator. Another new member here. I promise to take one day at a time.

Solicitor
UK

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 1st 2008 at 10:21 am EDT

We'll work on Recovery from Campaign Addiction after Obama's inauguaration. Until then, this is the only Recovery Program that I'm following.

It's an original.

Peruse it whist ye enjoy some of my world-famous virtual cookies and a cup of coffee...

Aunt Becky's 12-Step Program for America's Recovery:

1. We admitted we were powerless over fear--that our lives had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that an enlightened democracy could restore us to sanity.

3. Made a decision to focus our thoughts and our faith on its principles.

4. Made a searching and fearless inventory of our government's strengths and weaknesses.

5. Made that inventory public.

6. Had faith that our enlightened democracy could remove these defects in government.

7. Worked together to remove these shortcomings.

8. Made a list of all nations we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

10. Continued to take frequent condition-checks on our government, and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.

11. Sought through prayer, meditation, and/or contemplation to improve our conscious contact with one another, as we're all connected.

12. Having had a spiritual and/or ethical awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

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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 10:23 am EDT

I <3 Aunt Becky.

Obama/Aunt Becky

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

Yes, wonderful cookies in the WH all the time. Obama/Auntie B. 08

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:21 am EDT

WOW, yes indeed Auntie B. Beautifully articulated this morning, thank you. That went perfectly with my oatmeal and blueberries. Just as oatmeal helps strip the body of bad cholesterol, the Aunt Becky 12-Step program will help strip our government of its' bad cholesterol, you know, those little buggers that keep clogging up the arteries of a free-flowing democracy.

No matter what party, if they're not doing their jobs, throw the bums out! This is OUR country and WE are the boss!

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By Eliz Vermont Apr 1st 2008 at 10:20 pm EDT

Love you Auntie B!

Peace!

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By ♍ ♈Marion4BO♈ ♍ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 am EDT

I think I a bit worst, when I sleep, I sleep Obama. But I love this Yes We Can, We Are The Ones, Obama08 kool aid - tipping my cup to everyone!

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 1st 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

OK, I'll divulge my "need help" story. I've been so busy with the blogs, writing letters, reading articles, etc. that I've ignored a few things in my life:) Kind of like some bills....
Yesterday, as I sat reading endlessly, I knock on my door. Guess
who?

The electric company - coming to turn off my service!! Somewhere along the way, I made an honest mistake.....well - you get the picture. So, I scribbled a quick check - in full - and ran back to my computer:) Talk about letting the everyday fall behind. I'm so embarrassed.
My name is Barbara and I'm an addict:)

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By Vicki Apr 1st 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT

Count me in too. My hubby loves "O", too, but gets after me all the time for the time I spend on the computer these days! LOL

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By ♫ Cynthia ♫ championing choice, affordability and quality Healthcare in all 50 states Apr 1st 2008 at 9:46 am EDT

Good Morning Obama Family,

I am now officially declaring the race for LAST is on!

Have a good day. I'll see you at the bottom of the post.

Thanks for getting over 90% in the Colbert Challenge

No love for my kids though. Not one contribution. If you have friends you have not invited to join in this campaign, invite them to donate through my fund raising page. Thanks for the love.
Link

No Drama Stops Obama

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By A Rebirth Apr 1st 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

The first shall be last, and the last first. Keep the faith, keep hope alive. Your moment is near! :-D

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By Eliz Vermont Apr 1st 2008 at 10:21 pm EDT

Cynthia, No drama stops Obama!! (^: Great.

Peace!

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By Mary R. Il. Apr 1st 2008 at 9:47 am EDT

Interesting read on swiftboating OBAMA:

Link

Everyone needs to be ready for this to continue. Because it will. It won't be over till Nov. 5 when OBAMA is the president elect of the US!

But we need to stay focused and calm and continue to work.

CALL
CANVAS
CONTRIBUTE
OBAMA 08

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Apr 1st 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

Something to think about. ...

Swiftboaters rely on television commercials. The people that watch TV commercials are not the "young" or Obama supporters.

So, the only way for Swiftboaters to succeed is if the MSM picks up on it and runs the commercials on a news loop. We know they will do that ... but then who watches Morning Blow, Lou Dodds or CNN? They gave it their all with the pastor comments and failed. I think you all would be surprised how many people hate this kind of reporting.

I think this is the first campaign of its kind. Obama supporters have been phenomenal in debunking everything, including the kitchen sink, before it even lands.

We have work to do, but we can do it. Yes We Can.

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:12 am EDT

The thing is, though, we can't let the right-wingers take over the agenda this election like they did in 2004.

If Hillary threw the kitchen sink, be prepared for the Republicans to throw the bath tub, the toilet stool, the refrigerator, the dead mice under the refrigerator, and two rats in the garage.

The good thing is our numbers are high, and we can fight back. We are a very resourceful people. When they hit is, we will regroup and come back even stronger.

Gosh, I'm looking forward to this election (salivating).

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:20 am EDT

After what the Swiftboaters did to John Kerry, I have some faith in the American people that they will not fall for this again. Getting 4 more years of Bush was the payoff for listening to those ads...won't get burned again. And, everyone must have learned this from George Bush: "Fool me once, shame on you...fool me...uh,...you can't get fooled again".

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By Cecie Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

And that's the truth! Imagine what ugly lies they're gonna go with! But Obama, I think, learned from Kerry's mistake that you don't just ignore the lies. You confront them. That's different from dropping to their level.

Obama '08!

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By LA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 am EDT

The link does not work. Can you explain what "swiftboating" is for those of us who don't fully understand it.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 am EDT

The term "swiftboating" comes from the 527 (Internal Revenue Code) Group that called itself the Swiftboat Veteran's for Truth. They ran negative and totally false television ads against John Kerry in 2004 stating that his war record was a sham and questioning his patriotism. It worked in that it distracted everyone's attention away from W's less than stellar Air National Guard career, Cheney's deferments from service in Vietnam, etc.

527 groups are not restricted in the amount of money they can raise or the type of advertising they can do.

I've been wondering if there is going to be a pro-Obama 527 group to combat the right wing groups, maybe with funding from people like Warren Buffet, Oprah, Michael Bloomberg.

So, how's that for a little primer on "swiftboating?" I bet you thought it was some sort of water sport, now didn't you? Just kidding. ;)

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

Dan, doesn't MoveOn.org qualify as a 527 also? They've already done some positive ads for Obama.

I also heard someone, maybe even Obama himself, responding to a question about swiftboating. And the answer was that John Kerry waited almost 3 weeks to respond to the ads, and Obama has responded to the attacks immediately...reference his response to the Wright videos and his eloquent speech on race, that he was able to "whip up" in a short time. Geez, that man is brilliant!!! So I guess Obama's response to Swiftboaters is to immediately steer them into Swift rapids, and down Swift, steep, and deep waterfalls... :D

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT

Yes I believe MoveOn.org is a 527. My feelings are that they were marginalized a little bit last year with that "General Betray Us" ad and have still not recovered fully from the backlash. At least they were smart enough to endorse Obama though, so I'm holding out hope that they can regain their voice.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 1st 2008 at 9:48 am EDT

This is a great video clip.

We Can't Wait !!!!

PA is So Winnable !!!!!!

gobama! gobama!! gobama!!!!

-- stanley h. on a lovely April morning in Siskiyou County CA

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By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 9:56 am EDT

Hey Stanley, it's beautiful here in SF, too.

I hope Barack can do another bus tour because he is making great inroads and he is obviously having fun. Love the momentum.

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By A Rebirth Apr 1st 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

Success is enjoying what you do while doing it; having fun is part of the deal.

Walt Disney: "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." :-D

We must be starting something in PENNSYLVANIA! Too legit to quit!

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By Hopeful Apr 1st 2008 at 9:49 am EDT

I'm loving how the polls can change in an instant (not to say that I'm relying on polls always... NH taught as much), but this is encouraging news.

But I have to say this:

I DARE Howard "Ooooooo" Wolfson to try to lower the bar as he has done in previous primaries. I DARE him to try to say that Obama should win PA if these polls continue to move upward the way they are.

I have one thing to say: that if the primary were held today and Obama were to lose by 5%, that in all intensive purposes is a VICTORY, since BO should have been trounced in PA.

I want to see how the opposition's camp will spin this. I DARE them too...

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By Hopeful Hussein, Palin-McCain - the gifts that keep on giving! Apr 1st 2008 at 9:52 am EDT

if howard spins this the way you know he will, i will got to his office or find my way onto a teleconference he happens to be on and laugh like this

Link

one of my all time favorite laughing scenes

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:19 am EDT

I'm just picturing you laughing like that in Howard Wolfson's face. I'm laughing so hard now I'm almost on the floor with my feet up in the air.

Thanks for the best laugh of the day....ROTFLMAOing!!

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:24 am EDT

Now, THAT was freaking hysterical!!!!!!!

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By hinda-hopeful Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 am EDT

ahahhaaa aahhaaaaa....thanks Hopeful
I am at work and people are looking at me wondering why i am laughing like that....and it is true, give him another few days and Howie the freak will spin this thing big time and with no shame...

hahahahaaaa...thanks again honey for the laugh

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By Patricia from El Sobrante CA Apr 1st 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT

I agree. No matter if HC wins by 10 votes they will spin it as a landslide and BO can't win the big states. Look what happened in Texas. That was suppose to be a big win for her with a 20h% firewall. (not to mention the republicans voting for HC) Let's not worry about the numbers. We just need BO to keep getting his message out day by day. The people will vote for him when they here him. Victory will be ours.
PS even with a 5% victory for HC the delegates pool becomes more shallow and harder for her to overcome.

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By alpha Apr 1st 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

ATTENTION: 3 WEEKS IS A LONG TIME FOR ANYTHING TO

HAPPEN..PERHAP A UPSET BREWING IN PENNSYLVANIA?

THIS IS MAY POSSIBLE...SEN. BARACK OBAMA HAS A

GROUND TEAM..OR MACHINE LIKE NO OTHER. WELL OVER

2 MILLIONS FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS

I PREDICT AN UPSET IN PENNSYLVANIA

CLINTON..49%
OBAMA....51%

SEN. CLINTON WILL RETHINK HER PRESIDENCY FOR THE

WHITEHOUSE.

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By Ehuzu Hussein - We Built It Up! Thanks to All - Obama/Biden: The Change We Need to Keep the American Promise Alive Apr 1st 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

This may not even be that close.

YES WE CAN!

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

Aaaugh!!!! I believe I need one of those 10 step programs. I am addicted to getting Obama elected. I can not sleep, nor eat, nor watch TV that has anything to do with anything but Obama and the nomination.

Does anyone know of any Obama Anonymous groups? I would love to join.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

No - don't know of any. If I could just figure out how to get away from the computer for a shower and to get what is supposed to be a very busy day started, I would share! Of course, every day I try to figure this out - and I have a seasonal business re-opening in 5 1/2 weeks AND lost my hard drive in Feb. AND can't locate a backup of my most important file - my database - which is where all my inventory, reporting, sign- printing, etc. is done from!

Only thing that is a consolation is that I have been on a political fast for 7 years, and am now making up for it! LOL (And, of course, having Barack as next POTUS!)

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:26 am EDT

Why would you need one of those when you have US!!!!! bwahahahahaaaaaaaaa!!!

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By Ehuzu Hussein - We Built It Up! Thanks to All - Obama/Biden: The Change We Need to Keep the American Promise Alive Apr 1st 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

The Obama'08 bus tour is having a very nice ride in PA. Let's roll until the the April 22nd primary.

YES WE CAN

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By Lee Apr 1st 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

from my reading Obama needs to quickly address the Oil Money rhetoric already under scrutiny. If there is any questionable money i know our candidate would gladly give it back. I understand an oil company employee can give but the executives part looks sketchy. Obama must move quickly like he always does to be in the right.

If he removes any question then he can REALLY stick it to the other two players.

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By Rachel Apr 1st 2008 at 10:08 am EDT

I think returning any sketchy donations is a great idea. He can use the opportunity to demonstrate that his financing is not only transparent but also responsive when it diverges from his platform of full disclosure. At the same time he can use the opportunity to again ask HRC to disclose her Earmarks and tax returns.

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By Lee Apr 1st 2008 at 10:10 am EDT

*high five Rachel... our candidate so rocks... and the article came from newsvine which is update through my Facebook Obama support lol

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By Supporter of BarackObama, still bitter.. Apr 1st 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

I cannot understand how someone would donate after reading the disclosure on the donation page, which explicitly states he does not take donations from organizations.

I think however gave money was a plant (troll as some people call it). I think it was a way to make it seem like Obama is taking money from big business, which is not true.

I think Obama's people need to respond quickly, to not lose any momemtum, plus everyone needs to pray a protective hedge about Obama and this campaign.

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By Futbolmom5 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 am EDT

I can see that coming up in the next debate & being easily explained (at least 2 million of us know that we have to designate our Employers when we make our small donations). And she CLEARLY has received more money from special interest groups & lobbyists. Her camp continues to 'charge' him with things they are guilty of. I guess the premise is that she ADMITS to taking money from special interests so for her it's a non-issue?!

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By TV Apr 1st 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

Should it matter what position (i.e. oil exec) the donor has? as long as the donor is limited to the same $2300 limit that all of us have, then he/she won't have any more influence on obama than anyone else.

i only worry when big money is being dropped from lobbyist.

Debunking Hillary Myths that she can win! | Report to Admin

By Shamaka Apr 1st 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

Myth: But if we did do it like the Electoral College, that proves Hillary is more electable than Obama, because of states like California.

This is perhaps the saddest little myth of all. It's ridiculous to suggest that Obama will lose New York and California to McCain because Clinton won them in the primaries. No, come November, those states will join with Obama's Illinois to provide 40% of the electors necessary for him to win.

Myth: Very well, then, Mr. Smarty-Math.

But if we counted Michigan and Florida, THEN Hillary would be winning!

Nooo, she wouldn't. The margin would depend on how you allocate the delegates, but Obama would still be ahead. And he'd still be about 100,000 ahead in the popular vote, too, despite not even being on the ballot in Michigan. However, it would enhance Hillary's chances of catching up in the remaining races.

Myth: Ah HA! So Dean is keeping them out just to help Obama! And Obama is keeping them out.

That's two myths, but I'll treat it like one. The only people who can come up with a solution to this problem are the states themselves, to be presented to the Rules and Regulations Committee of the DNC for ratification. It was Rules and Regs, not Howard Dean, who ruled that Florida and Michigan were breaking the rules when they presented their original primary plans. If the two states cannot come up with a plan to reselect delegates, they can try to seat whatever delegates were chosen in the discounted primaries by appealing to the Democratic Convention's Credentialing Committee, which includes many members from Rules and Bylaws.

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By Shamaka Apr 1st 2008 at 9:52 am EDT

Myth: If they don't get seated until the convention but a nominee is selected before these poor people get counted then these states are disenfranchised.

There are two ways to debunk this myth: semantically and practically. The first is based on the word "disenfranchised:" these people have not been deprived of their right to vote. Through the actions of their states, their votes don't impact the outcome. Now, you may say that that is specious semantics (Myth: I do say that!) but practically speaking, this is the usual effect of the nominating process, anyway. All of the Republican primaries since McCain clinched the nomination have been meaningless, but those voters are not disenfranchised.

Florida and Michigan tried to become more relevant in the process by breaking the rules. They risked becoming irrelevant instead.

Myth: Well, I say they are disenfranchised, and Hillary Clinton is their champion.

Only when it suits her. Last fall, when the decision was first made to flush 100% of Michigan and Florida delegates, Clinton firmly ratified it. That was because the typical punishment of only 50% representation also kept the candidates from raising money in those states. Figuring that she would wrap up the nomination handily anyway, the clear front-runner agreed with all the other candidates - including Obama - to completely "disenfranchise" those two states.

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By Shamaka Apr 1st 2008 at 9:52 am EDT

Myth: Well, never mind 2007. She's doing more now to bring them in.

Not really. Recent stories in the St. Petersburg Times political blog said that 1) the Obama camp has reached out to the Florida Democratic party about a compromise and that 2) the Clinton camp will discuss nothing else but re-votes, which are legally, practically and politically dead.

Myth: Whatever! Hillary can still win! I know she can! She and her 37% positive rating will sweep through the remaining primaries and Michigan and Florida, winning 70% of everything and superdelegates will flock to her banner and Barack Obama will personally nominate her at the Convention and John McCain will give up and George Bush will even quit early so she can take over and... and... and... can I have a glass of water?

Yes, and you should lie down, too.

Re: Debunking Hillary Myths that she can win! | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 9:57 am EDT

Don't forget that the Michigan Courts ruled the first vote unconstitutional! And yesterday, HRC was still saying "ONLY counting the original vote or a re-vote is acceptable in MI and FL" (paraphrased) Well, if the original MI vote is unconstitutional and clearly a revote cannot be managed, then maybe it is HER keeping Michigan out! While no court has ruled in FL (that I know of), I'm guessing the same might be found, despite Barack being on that ballot.

She is the one who will not agree to any compromise at this point and is stuck on 'original vote or re-vote) - two NON-options! This is what we should get out there.

dig deeper! | Report to Admin

By jayman♦ Apr 1st 2008 at 9:51 am EDT

Team Obama-

I know we all dug deep into the couch cushions to make our donations yesterday, but we have a little more work to do!

The kids in PA are waiting for us to finish off our goal at the Colbert Challenge. This is tax deductible, and it goes to help fund schools in PA. Those teachers and parents vote, by the way.

Please honor BHO with a small donation. The PR on Colbert will be well worth it! Thanks...

Link

Re: dig deeper! | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

Good Morning Jay!

Congrats on meeting your fundraising goal! Tracy

Re: dig deeper! | Report to Admin

By jayman♦ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:04 am EDT

Good morning! Thanks for your help. You got me started...

Re: dig deeper! | Report to Admin

By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Apr 1st 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

GEEZ they moved the goal posts on us again!!!!!!!!!!LOL

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa Apr 1st 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

GEEZ they moved the goal posts on us again!!!!!!!!!!LOL

Big Oil | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 1st 2008 at 9:52 am EDT

This article about the oil companies being called before congress today was at the end of the last thread:

Link

This whole issue makes me sick. Here is a small excerpt:

"The threat of nationwide $4-a-gallon gasoline, perhaps this summer, and $100-a-barrel oil is producing strong political reverberations, even as lawmakers acknowledged there is little that Congress can do to bring prices down."

WHAT I WANT TO KNOW: WHY CAN'T CONGRESS DO ANYTHING? To me, for years, this has been an issue of pricefixing, which, last I looked, was unconstitutional (anti-trust laws!).

Right after the above quote, there is a paraphrased statement from the industry about how they are making an 'acceptable' return on investment. Here's what I think. When oil was say $50 a barrel, if they had a 100% markup they would have charged $100 a barrel. Now, say it costs them $100 a barrel(I know it's over that!), if they keep the same percent markup, they are charging $200 a barrel. So, yeah, their 'return' stays the same but now they are making TWICE AS much per barrel. Now, as a business owner, I realize prices will go up with inflation, BUT we have not had 100% inflation in the last 2 years! These profits are ridiculous.

Other point: Most utilities, which are necessary to us all, phone - natural gas - electric, are all regulated. WHY CAN'T THE OIL INDUSTRY BE REGULATED? Heating our homes and fueling our cars are necessary - certainly my home heating bill is listed under 'utilities' in MY budget.

I find the oil profits to be truly sickening as so many across the nation struggle in so many ways. I WANT THE OIL INDUSTRY REGULATED and I want some of those pricefixed profits back!

If I were to go to dinner with Barack, this would be the one issue I would most want to raise!

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By Lee Apr 1st 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

DEAR GOODNESS... congress can get together and through government MANDATE that all american's get a digital TV or digital converter box. then supply the nation with 40% coupons to buy this 'converterbox'. Then government has the AUDACITY to tell us they can't really do anything .

They have the wear-with-all to tell us that an electric car that could replace the famly car is 20 years away. ???? WTF

we can put a robot on MARS but we can't figure out how to make a stronger battery. BIG OIL seems to be alot stronger than we thought hopefully obama isn't under their thumb as well.

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By Lee Apr 1st 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

government needs to stop being bought out by big oil and mandate electric car laws like CARB did in the early 90's.

If i were at dinner with Barack Obama i would ask him why can't we mandate something so crucial and so dire as getting electric cars up to snuff and into the publics hands ...but we can get goverment to mandate universal change of TV sets and foot a little bit of that bill?

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT

From what I understand, the cost of "charging the batteries" every night of an electric car would defeat the purpose because we would be using twice as much coal-produced energy, as a lot of our homes are still powered by coal.

Here in Arizona I don't understand why we're not leading the planet in solar technology. EVERY SINGLE home and apartment should have solar panels on them and be totally solar-powered. Then the above argument goes away. Electric car batteries powered from a totally renewable energy source. Not to mention all the jobs it would create and maintain. Not to mention the cleaner and quieter environment, not to mention the fact that we'd no longer need to steal some other country's resources, thus maybe a more peaceful planet.

Dreamer? Maybe, but I have HOPE. Hope breeds ideas. Ideas breed action. Action breeds change. In this case change is GOOD! Let's go change the world, okay?

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By Mark from Lexington, MA Apr 1st 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT

You are very right about the solar powered solution.

Did you read the cover story of the January Scientific American? A Grand Solar Plan. They think we can supply 90% of all of our energy (transportation included) using solar.
Link

If not, you should. It is an excellent article, especially for someone from the Southwest.

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 4:20 pm EDT

Thanks for that link, I hadn't seen this article. To everybody else, here's just a snippet to whet the appetite:

The technology is ready. On the following pages we present a grand plan that could provide 69 percent of the U.S.’s electricity and 35 percent of its total energy (which includes transportation) with solar power by 2050. We project that this energy could be sold to consumers at rates equivalent to today’s rates for conventional power sources, about five cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). If wind, biomass and geothermal sources were also developed, renewable energy could provide 100 percent of the nation’s electricity and 90 percent of its energy by 2100.

The federal government would have to invest more than $400 billion over the next 40 years to complete the 2050 plan. That investment is substantial, but the payoff is greater. Solar plants consume little or no fuel, saving billions of dollars year after year. The infrastructure would displace 300 large coal-fired power plants and 300 more large natural gas plants and all the fuels they consume. The plan would effectively eliminate all imported oil, fundamentally cutting U.S. trade deficits and easing political tension in the Middle East and elsewhere. Because solar technologies are almost pollution-free, the plan would also reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants by 1.7 billion tons a year, and another 1.9 billion tons from gasoline vehicles would be displaced by plug-in hybrids refueled by the solar power grid. In 2050 U.S. carbon dioxide emissions would be 62 percent below 2005 levels, putting a major brake on global warming.

Re: Big Oil | Report to Admin

By Eliz Vermont Apr 1st 2008 at 10:24 pm EDT

Dan, You rock!

Peace!

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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 10:27 am EDT

congress COULD; we just have the wrong congresspeople in there.

Going to try and get my theory on as many threads as possible... | Report to Admin

By Jennifer Apr 1st 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

Going to post this on new threads when I can stop by...please don't hate me!

I stop by Senator Clinton's site now and again to see what the tone is there. I've noticed that her supporters seem to really care about the willynilly polls out there (probably because real polls always show Senator Obama winning:)...so, I do post these poll links that the Senator Clinton supporters go to often. I think if we can send a clear message there, that Senator Obama is the favorite, maybe they wouldn't feel that she is ahead and that this race should continue. Here's a few links...please vote if you have not!

Link

http://news.aol.com/political- machine/straw-poll
(for some reason this link keeps messing up...cut and paste and delete the space between the - and machine...sorry)

Link

On the last link, you can blog...the Senator Clinton supporters there try and run you out though. Thanks!

Re: Going to try and get my theory on as many threads as possible... | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

AOl is owned by Time Warner who is an HRC supporter

I dont trust those polls

Re: Going to try and get my theory on as many threads as possible... | Report to Admin

By Jennifer Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 am EDT

That's probably why Senator Clinton's supporters go there ....

Re: Going to try and get my theory on as many threads as possible... | Report to Admin

By Jennifer Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

Actually...Senator Obama is ahead in 2 of them, so, I say we go for it =)

Repeat after me... | Report to Admin

By Kat from TN Apr 1st 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

PA is a victory if we stay within 10 points. PA is a victory if we stay within 10 points. PA is a victory if we stay within 10 points.

That is the media narrative we need. That keeps Hillary from spinning PA as the Be All End All Of Primary States.....

we can't wait! | Report to Admin

By WV Obama Mama will be at the Capitol in D.C. for the Inauguration!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

we can't wait until November so we can vote and get Barack Obama into the white house!

great video! he is such a motivator and his message for change is rolling like thunder across the nation.

Yes We Can!!

p.s. Good Morning All

Not Until the Fat Lady Sings | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Apr 1st 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Good column, IMO, on HuffPost by Jon Robin Baitz: Link

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"It could have been different. As I have said before, character is fate, and that is what we are witnessing, as her campaign falters. Let it go on until all hope is exhausted. Those of us who look at the Clintons and see the full dimensions of the failure of their promise to America will also feel some sense of loss when she withdraws. She shied away from greatness, so as to hold on to power. Character is fate."
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By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:26 am EDT

Not singing yet but I think she is in the room. Bill Clinton asked her to "Just Chill" while Carville called her a traitor.

She is tired of this crap and might just be headed to the microphone soon.

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:41 am EDT

I know that many of us were Clinton supporters until what ever time Barack Obama won us over...For me it was when he announced his candidacy in Springfield, IL, which brought me to tears and made me run to drag my husband downstairs to listen with me. After seeing Hillary play her campaign out, I have become more and more disgusted...indeed, "character is fate".

I had a fun conversation with my cousin, who had named her two baby kittens "Bill and Hillary" about 15 years ago. While Bill is gone, she still has Hillary, but is a rabid Obama supporter. When I asked her one day if she had thought of changing Hillary's name, she went on and on saying how betrayed she felt by HRC, ending with "...and I named my CHILDREN after you!!! How COULD you?!?!?!"

So, it is "somewhat" depressing (not in a sad way, tho) to see the Clinton ship sinking because "character is fate"...For me it's more of a loss of some delusion I had been spoon fed for all these years. It's amazing how little we will settle for, absent the clear contrast of something so far superior, as in Obama.

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 am EDT

It's interesting how people's true colors become apparent during stressful events, like weddings and funerals...I guess now I would include elections in that category... ;D

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By IA for Obama ☮ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 am EDT

I hear you, Arlene. I was never a HRC supporter, but I didn't hate her and I thought she was a worthy, if distant, 2nd. And I defended her AND him many, many times throughout the '90s. Much of what I defended her against, I still would, because there's a lot of rabid hate out there. But on more than one point now I see that my defenses of both of them were just plain wrong. I feel betrayed by both of the Cs, and angered that I let so much slide in the 90s.

He's marred his legacy, and she may well have ruined her career, given how they've conducted themselves in this campaign.

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 1st 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

"Character is fate." Brilliant!

auntie b

April 4th | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:00 am EDT

April 4th marks the anniversary of MLK's assassination. This remarkable and inspiring man paved the way for our candidate . Please donate to my fundraiser in honor of MLK :

Link

My goal is 404.68 - to mark the date

Thank You In Advance

rassmussen poll | Report to Admin

By Zack Apr 1st 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

according to rasmussenreports poll in PA we're down by 5... not bad huh

Obama Anonymous | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

To All those people who can not eat, nor sleep, nor watch anything but pro Obama TV I am starting an online Obama Anonymous group.

The rules of the group are as follows;

*we shall meet hourly, each day, on the current blog.

*we shall avow that Obama will win at each meeting

*we shall make phone calls and write postcards during our meeting

*we shall only think positive thoughts and not cave into the viciousness of others

APRIL FOOLS DAY!!!!

Todays Schedule | Report to Admin

By Renee Vegas4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

Good Morning My Obama family
Does anyone know what time Obama is going to be in Wilkes-Barre and Srcanton today.

Re: Todays Schedule | Report to Admin

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

Wilkes-Barre is 11:45 according to cnn.com/live

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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Apr 1st 2008 at 10:30 am EDT

All Morning shows (ABC, CBS, NBC) all favoured Obama.

One-on-one with Ann Curry(nbc) was great. Obama is very shrewd and brilliant.

Obama has to win or tie in the upcoming contests, then Supers will still favouring Obama. Most of the Supers are on the fence and will soon decide him or her.

Obama08

Floodgate has began!!! | Report to Admin

By alpha Apr 1st 2008 at 10:06 am EDT

FLOODGATE HAS BEGAN,,,,

SEN. CLINTON IS IN FINANCIAL TROUBLE, 8 MIL IN

DEBTS....SUPERDELEGATES, ARE YOU WATCHING WHAT'S

HAPPENING IN PENNSYLVANIA? 3 WEEKS IS A LONG

TIME..AND SEN. BARACK OBAMA IS GAINING ON HER

I SEE A POSSIBLE UPSET IN PENNSYLVANIA...

PREDICTION

CLINTON..48%
OBAMA....51%

Colbert | Report to Admin

By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 10:06 am EDT

Did anyone watch last night? Was it new? Did he mention the challenge?

Now that my husband is back in town, less time to spend with my Obama family........sigh, not that I don't love him too :)

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By jayman♦ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:09 am EDT

He did mention it, briefly, but we have to seal the deal before it gets a big POP!

I know we all dug deep into the couch cushions to make our donations yesterday, but we have a little more work to do!

The kids in PA are waiting for us to finish off our goal at the Colbert Challenge. This is tax deductible, and it goes to help fund schools in PA. Those teachers and parents vote, by the way.

Please honor BHO with a small donation. The PR on Colbert will be well worth it! Thanks...

Link

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By alex Apr 1st 2008 at 10:11 am EDT

He said Obama is leading in the money challenge. But he didn't mention the amount of money raised. He also made fun of Obama's bowling.

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By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 10:15 am EDT

Oh well, I can't bowl either!!

I donated to both the campaign and the challenge yesterday and pledge to do so again on Friday :)

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By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 10:18 am EDT

Colbert Challenge

We need $6749.00

Remember it's tax deductible and a great way to support our candidate!!

Link

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 am EDT

This is an excellent cause ... but surely you know that they will raise the bar again. We are chasing our own tail.

Give to Barack, get him elected and the school children in PA and everywhere will be fine.

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By Obamacan Chris Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 am EDT

Yep, they have upped the target again to $150,000. I think this is fair that they continue to tap a grassroots effort. Folks only give what they can and when they can. This is a particularly good fundraiser for people at their campaign spending limits.

One thing that I think they should do is expand the choices beyond Pennsylvanina to include other upcoming states, North Carolina, Indiana, West Virginia, etc... and I sent an e-mail to Zach at Donors Choose requesting they do that this morning after seeing the goal go up again.

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By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 am EDT

That's a wonderful suggestion to include other states and it is worthwhile for those that have maxed out contributions as this time!!

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By Sano Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Yes, do suggest that. I have also noted that many of the requests sitting idle on that woman, Mrs Clinton's challenge site, are being co-listed on Obama's. No big deal, because it is benefiting some great kids in PA.

HOWEVER, if the list could be expanded to every state in the upcoming primaries, I think it would be a little more fair. Is Colbert wanting to disenfranchise students in North Carolina, Kentucky, and West Virginia? LOL.

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By Sano Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Yes, do suggest that. I have also noted that many of the requests sitting idle on that woman, Mrs Clinton's challenge site, are being co-listed on Obama's. No big deal, because it is benefiting some great kids in PA.

HOWEVER, if the list could be expanded to every state in the upcoming primaries, I think it would be a little more fair. Is Colbert wanting to disenfranchise students in North Carolina, Kentucky, and West Virginia? LOL.

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By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 am EDT

Unfortunately, I see that you are right....
It was raised to $150, 000 this am after I posted...

While we are a wonderful group of people, we cannot continue to give unconditionally to this cause. I will continue to support this program, but I don't think we should try to meet each goal. Senator Obama needs our financial support :)

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By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 am EDT

Unfortunately, I see that you are right....
It was raised to $150, 000 this am after I posted...

While we are a wonderful group of people, we cannot continue to give unconditionally to this cause. I will continue to support this program, but I don't think we should try to meet each goal. Senator Obama needs our financial support :)

Postcards | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

Who do I send postcards to ? Does anyone know ?

Plus- why no scheduled stops today in Pa ?

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Carolyn New York Obamacan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:15 am EDT

Here you go:

Here is how to participate in 3 easy steps:
STEP ONE: Individually or with other women in your community, purchase 10 or more postcards for each of you to write along with post card stamps. If possible, purchase postcards that represent your city or state.
STEP TWO: If writing postcards in a group, have a Postcard Party to get them all written and posted at the same time. Each postcard message should be brief and to the point - no more than 2-4 sentences. The following provides sample language:
Dear Fellow Voter,
I voted (or I am voting) for Barack Obama for President because he is the best candidate to bring our country together to solve the problems we are facing. This is the type of leadership we need right now. I hope that you will vote for Barack too.

Sincerely, (Sign Your Name, City and State)
STEP THREE: Put stamps on each card, leave the return address and mailing address areas on each card blank (the cards will be addressed by volunteers), and mail all of your postcards together in an envelope(s) or box to:
WFO - Women For Obama
Post Card Campaign
193 E. Rich Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Please mail your postcards no later than Monday, April 7th.

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By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:16 am EDT

Thank You Carolyn ! I am from Florida and I am going to add that my Dem Party disenfranchised me , NOT Obama !

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Phil Apr 1st 2008 at 10:19 am EDT

Post Card Campaign address was posted previously as:

WFO - Women for Obama
Postcard Campaign
193 E. Rich Street
Columbus, OH 43215

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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 10:33 am EDT

yes, that was FOR OH ONLY; there is a current one for PA.

obama's surrgates need to start defending his asap | Report to Admin

By Trish Apr 1st 2008 at 10:10 am EDT

Clinton and her people are all over the media spinning that obama does not care about the voters and its his fault where Micigan and Florida are now. Then everyday I see Gov. Rendaul and Carl Rove spin against Obama and the Obama people are letting them do this and that up-sets me! Where are Obama's people? Why aren't they on everyday telling the truth when Clinton's people are lieing! Someone also should put Hannity in his place!Hannity is on a mission to degrade Obama and why is no-one defending Obama? Now is when Obama needs his people out there! Please Please get out there with the truth against these people!

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By Elisabeth Apr 1st 2008 at 10:20 am EDT

Trisha,

If you are getting this information from Fox News do yourself a favor and stop. There is no point other than raising your blood pressure. Of course Karl Rove is going to say Obama is trying to disenfranchise the MI andFL voters - he want Hillary to win the nomination. Same with Gov. Rendell. In fact, Rendell praised Fox News for their coverage of Hillary's campaign even though, as Keith O. enumerated last night, they've taken a number of cheap shots at her including one regarding PMS.

I get aggravated as well when I hear the Clinton campaign talking about making sure the upcoming states' votes count (not that I don't agree). But, coming from the campaign that didn't plan after February 5th, I find their position a bit disingenuous.

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:24 am EDT

Sen. Obama has gone on record saying Clinton should stay on the ballot as long as she wants. I've seen it all over the news.

I know what Clinton is saying, but I agree his surrogates should point out that Obama has NOT said Clinton should drop out of the race.

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By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 am EDT

Hillary doesn't want to disenfranchise a few voters now, she wants to wait until the convention and have all voters disenfranchised by letting the "credentials committee decide"

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By frstan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 am EDT

Carol
At National Convention, each candidate gets 3 votes on the credentials committee for each state won. I don't think we have a lot to worry about there. :)

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By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 am EDT

Actually the best surrogate I have heard in a while was Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa.

Link

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By T. Perry Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

I heard him. He was fantastic.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

Agreed!! Chaka Fatah is the best of the two surrogtes BHO has, the other being Richardson, but I haven't seen enough of him lately. Can't ever tell if he's out there tho, since the MSM shows so little of the positives in BHO's campaign.

Sen. CAsey has done a great job in Pa, as well. Just where the heck is Kerry, Dodd, Kennedy, etc.?????

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By Vicki Apr 1st 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

Both Kerry and Dodd have been on MSNBC for the past couple of days and have been great surrogates! They do not get as much talking time as Ed Rendall has been given however.

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By MGonzales Apr 1st 2008 at 10:51 am EDT

But, she does not know how to count votes in a caucus state. Rembember, those voters are not as important as big state primary votes.

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By Niki Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 am EDT

Hey you!!
Hear you loud and clear. I'm hoping, whether people think nasty or not, that Obama is going to hit really hard in PA with impulse ads, but not until just prior to the vote, to have an impact on last minute voters. If he wages too soon, she has too much time to diffuse and spin the issues. So, I may be unpopular, but I think hitting hard is not a negative campaign- it's forcing her to take ownership of the issues, tell the truth, confront the controversy, and cause voters to stop dead in their tracks and look at the reality in these situations. My feeling is we have to focus on a WIN-only in PA- not breaking even or narrowing the gap, to stop the Clinton machine because hers is a perception game. We'll hear about what any "victory" for her means from here until August even if it is a point. And while the above would be a great statement for his strength, an upset might seal the deal with the "supers" and shake the media game up for a minute. I believe he can... I believe WE can. GO PA!!!! Chin up, eh?! : ) And who knows, maybe her tax questions and campaign funding will be a game changer in a dramatic way right about that time...

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

Hi Niki,
Great points! I have similar concerns about not hearing too much in any news media about HRC lying about Nafta and more pressure to get the taxes in, contributors, earmarks, etc. Yesterday Rendel said the taxes would be in this week. I think they will just dribble in slowly. I've always thought that the end would come when full transparency occurred. I sure have my doubts.
Anyway, in my opinion, those two things would be the show stoppers in PA. Thoughts?

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT

Show stoppers and what would be the end of her campaign!!!! Which is why the MSM is covering for her and not revealing any of this stuff, especially the NAFTA thing more extensively, including the fact that the C.'s own businesses in both Canada and Mexico!!! Those folks in PA don't know this, just as those in Ohio didn't.

She can't afford to get out of this campaign, even if she wanted to now. I think it's shameful that she's chanting, "I'm staying in..." because she's still trying to get folks to donate to her so she can pay off her camp. bills before she leaves them high and dry!!! The die-hard HRC supporters will be getting just what they asked for in blindly following her. I do believe some have caught on tho and stopped giving which is why she's in debt!!!

One thing is for sure, the Clintons will leave this campaign just as rich, or richer, than when they entered it. They never come out on the losing end! Their supporters? They'll be forgotten just like all other supporters/friends of the C.'s once they've been used!

Re: Floodgate has began!!! | Report to Admin

By Niko-"God Says It's OBAMA'S time"...... Apr 1st 2008 at 10:25 am EDT

I agree....She is plotting and scheming.

Alpha,

Why do you post such alarming messages, usually in all caps. You were the one that posted about Hillary going to jail. Let's just stick to the facts and focus on what we need to do to enrich our campaign.

Thanks

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By Sano Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 am EDT

Gosh, if Bill won't we shouldn't.

(sorry . . . going to time out)

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By Amy Apr 1st 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

sano .. Clever and Funny .. well worth a time out.

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By Shawn Apr 1st 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT

The fact that Clinton is broke might engender sympathy, but she is broke.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT

Walt, I agree you have to always be thinking what really is true with the C.s! I believe she is in trouble as more of her supporters are beginning to wake up, but I'm not falling for it.

I maxed out yesterday to make sure we stay on course, regardless of what comes out of the mouths of the Clintons!!!!!!!!!!!

New Clinton NAFTA video | Report to Admin

By halfcreek Apr 1st 2008 at 10:12 am EDT

Check this out and help distribute it.

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NEW PA POLL | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 10:12 am EDT

I woke up this morning to:

RASMUSEN PENSYLVANIA POLL:

OBAMA 42
CLINTON 47 (+5)

Link

http://rasmussenreports.com/pu blic_content/politics/election _20082/state_toplines/pennsylv ania/toplines_pennsylvania_dem ocratic_primary_march_31_2008

What a wonderful way to wake up!

THANK YOU PENNSYLVANIA!!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING AMERICA!!!!

=)

Re: NEW PA POLL | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 10:22 am EDT

New NBC/SUSA Poll too, showing Clinton at +12 (link on Ben's Blog), but no actual poll stats yet. Improvement from Clinton +19 by previous SUSA poll.

Fired up, ready to go!

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:29 am EDT

I don't think we should get too excited over polls. They are going to be all over the place, especially as things get closer to the actual PA primary.

It is good, though, that we are closing, which I totally expected. Barack is working very hard for PA which shows he is willing to fight for every state, including those that the MSM and everyone else feels he doesn't have a chance in.

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By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

While it is exciting we need to act like we are still behind. Can you imagine the spin the media and Clinton will put on this if we suddenly become expected to win PA? Don't let the polls fool you.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT

Great!!! But is anyone getting these links/facts to the PA voters, bloggers, etc. I'm sure the PA newpapers wouldn't print it (the wide support for the Clintons in print and media news).

Thanks for all you "investigators"; seems like the MSM must not have nay! Yeahhhh, right!

We got 2 more delegates from MS | Report to Admin

By Sowmya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:12 am EDT

What was originally predicted by Obama campaign turned out to be true.
We get 2 more delegates from Mississippi.
Link
Send this to MSNBC, RCP and CNN

Re: We got 2 more delegates from MS | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 10:21 am EDT

Yes, we squeezed through by a nosehair during the vote count certification. There were two errors that totalled to less than 200 votes.

EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

Re: We got 2 more delegates from MS | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 am EDT

Great find Sowmya.....! Thanks for sharing.

Re: We got 2 more delegates from MS | Report to Admin

By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 am EDT

Try this link

Link

Re: We got 2 more delegates from MS | Report to Admin

By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 am EDT

Try this link

Link

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

God bless "Voiceofreason" (Jeff) of Houston!!!! A lot of us don't know how to keep up with this arcane, senseless system, but I'm grateful for those of you can and are willing to. It keeps the MSM honest!!!! Well....sort of. :-)

Pelosi Says Democratic Race Should Go On | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:12 am EDT

NOW I HOPE THE PUNDITS SHUT UP.
All the male pundits have been doing is driving woman to see Hillary as being victimized. REMEMBER NH, my friends.

Speaker Palosy is RIGHT ON!

Pelosi Says Democratic Race Should Go On

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the superdelegates who may ultimately decide the Democratic party's presidential nominee have a right to vote as they wish, and that the drawn-out contest between candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama should be allowed to reach its conclusion.

"These superdelegates have the right to vote their conscience and who they think would be the better president, or who can win, but they also then should get involved in the campaigns and make their power known there," Pelosi said in an interview aired Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America."

Pelosi repeated her view that it would it be harmful to the party if superdelegates were perceived to overturn the will of voters, but made clear she was not suggesting Clinton withdraw from the race.

"I think the election has to run its course," Pelosi said. "I think that for all that I have said about respecting the will of the people that the inference to be drawn from that is that we have to continue the election in terms of hearing from the people.

"I do think that it is important for us to get behind one candidate a long time before we go to the Democratic National Convention if we hope to win in November," Pelosi added.

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Apr 1st 2008 at 10:27 am EDT

Interesting Theresa - what I read here is that Pelosi is being professional and subtle, but she's calling on every superdelegate to publicly endorse right away, to build a coalition, so that HRC will have to drop out or become irrelevant. She's careful to state that she's not calling for HRC to drop out to avoid a backlash...

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By Theresa in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:30 am EDT

Sarah: You are correct. She's doing what she must do. If Hillary is continued to see as being victimized, woman my age will continue to flock in droves. God knows, we spent a lifetime of being put down by men.

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 am EDT

I hear you. What do you think: Claire McCaskill as VP (sp?? ;-)

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By T. Perry Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 am EDT

I love Claire McCaskill. She is my senator. But--she is too inexperienced for the v.p. spot. I think it would be better for Obama to pick a governor--perhaps Sebelius?

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By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 am EDT

Great observation....I read that also. Let's see if it happens in the next few weeks. I think if 50 or so came out in one direction or the other, this race would either become very interesting or over.

If they are going to support BO....come out and do it. We can still let the people vote....but I agree that supers should get involved with the process.

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By Simone in Kansas, who is counting the days until she can say "President Obama" Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 am EDT

I also heard Pelosi say this morning that while the superdelegates are free to vote their conscience, she said, something like - "But then they need to get involved in the campaign and work for their candidate."

THAT IS NOT AN EXACT QUOTE!

But she seemed to be saying that superdelegates should get off the fence and endorse sooner rather than later.

She was very composed when she said it, but she seemed a little emphatic in her tone to me. She was being subtle, but I felt she was sending a message.

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By Theresa in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:49 am EDT

Simone: Yes, she is sending a STRONG MESSAGE.

It is high time for the superdelegates to endorse. What are they waiting for?

So many jumped into the endorsement of Hillary last year before anyone gave Obama a chance to let himself be known to the people.

Seems to me the states who voted overwhelmingly for Obama, the supers need to follow now. It is the will of the people.

WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY WAITING FOR?
Where are their guts?

I pray that the DNC will get rid of this entire superdeligate fiasco before the nexe presidential election. It's undemocratic to have 1 super count for 12,000 Californians who went to the polls. And don't tell me that these folks should be priviledged. One is a 21 year old kid - 2 years younger then my grandson.

1 VOTE should EQUAL 1 person.

The republicans don't have this and we shouldn't either. It makes a complete mockery of democracy. It was installed by party insider big wigs in the 80's?

Why? They wanted to be able to CONTROL presidential elections.

THIS IS A TRAVESTY TO JUSTICE.

Re: Pelosi Says Democratic Race Should Go On | Report to Admin

By dara "leos rule" walker Apr 1st 2008 at 2:38 pm EDT

it IS a travesty to justice! whose ridiculous idea was it to institute this mess in the first place?! i hope that when obama gets into the white house, he will do something to change it. it is simply ridiculous. 1 vote equalling 2000 votes. ridiculous.

G O B A M A '08

Obama Supporters Townhall Meeting in NC | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:14 am EDT

Kudos to the folks on the ground in NC.....

"Obama supporters to hold town hall meeting
published April 1, 2008 9:45 am
HENDERSONVILLE – The group, Henderson County United for Barack Obama, will hold a town hall meeting later this month.

The meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. April 12 in the Kaplan Auditorium of the Henderson County library.
The program will feature video highlights of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s speeches on major issues including, health and wellness, the economy, energy and environment, the Iraq war, immigration and education in America, according to Gary Prichard, the coordinator of the group.

The group is also planning a voter registration drive, according to a news release from Prichard.

“Our goal is to register 600 or more new voters for the primary,” Prichard said in the release. “We have more than 100 active volunteers in the Obama campaign, and we intend to do our best to assist people who want to vote in the primary to register.”

North Carolina’s primary takes place May 6. The deadline to register to vote is April 11."

Re: Obama Supporters Townhall Meeting in NC | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 10:28 am EDT

Wow! That is fanastic. Thanks, NC!!

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Yehhh! I'm excited to be going there Apr8 - 12th in the Wake Co., Raleigh and Henderson Co. areas to help with registrations!!!
(Staying with son who can now pay back all the tuition I paid!!!! LOL

Ann Curry Interview | Report to Admin

By Miriam For Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:14 am EDT

Ann Curry from the Today show spends a day on the campaign trail with Sen. Obama.

Link

P.S.when you get to the link you may need to select the video.

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By Carey from Kentucky Apr 1st 2008 at 10:22 am EDT

Great interview.

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By mom hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 am EDT

Thanks for the link. This interview made me smile! Obama and Curry both seem like such warm and sincere individuals.

Kick-Starting April | Report to Admin

By Mike Womack Apr 1st 2008 at 10:14 am EDT

First, thanks. Rebecca, for taking care of the list while I had a much needed spring break!

Second, thanks to EVERYONE for your donations. Five names removed! Hot dogs! That makes 33 total! #9 is almost there!

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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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9. Futbol Mom is an “automatic monthly donor”. She’s been giving for a while. Now she needs $786.
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10. Donna Henderson
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Some folks who are really close:
Rev Bry is $40 away. Let’s put him over the top.
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LV Duckworth fundraiser for disabled Vets..$51
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Re: Kick-Starting April | Report to Admin

By Futbolmom5 Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

Mike W.- You're my hero! (When I saw I'd made your 'Top Ten' I think I finally understood the 'First'thing;) Thanks! -FM

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By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 10:24 am EDT

Yeah you did Walt!!!!!

New Blog Entry from onemantruthsquad. | Report to Admin

By Charles from Tustin, CA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:18 am EDT

New blog entry:

Race in America 1968-2008

Enjoy.

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Adopt North America | Report to Admin

By Dan from Illinois Apr 1st 2008 at 10:18 am EDT

Get em while they last!

Michelle B. from Cincinnati, OH has started a fundraising campaign based on having donors ‘adopt’ a state by donating an amount equivalent to the year that state entered the union. For example, you can adopt Delaware for $17.87 because it entered the union in 1787. The biggest ticket item offered is DC (since that’s the last stop for President Obama) which is going for the low, low price of the difference between Michelle’s goal of $1000 and the sum total of the 50 states. (Michelle claims to have done the math but I bet she used a computer.)

I am a Canadian married to a US citizen in northern Illinois. Recognizing that electing Barack Obama has global implications Michelle and I hooked up to add a new twist to the fundraiser. Michelle has agreed to add the Canadian provinces (10) and territories (3) to the list of US states. The Canadian Confederation was formed almost a century after the US so it will cost about a dollar more for each province/territory. (Didn’t want you thinking it was because of the exchange rate.)

The sum total of the Canadian adoptions will be $246.08. I have committed to Michelle that I will donate $253.92 to her fundraiser if we get all 50 states and 13 Canadian provinces/territories adopted, bringing the total goal to $1500.00

Update: A very dedicated Obama supporter recently added a huge donation to the pot and now ‘owns’ North Dakota (thanks Kim). That actually put us over our original target, so we’ve raised the goal to $2500.00 as we still have half a continent available to adopt.

Because of Kim’s generosity, I decided to complete my above commitment based on getting all of North America adopted. So here’s a new challenge. I’m not seeing enough movement on the Canadian provinces. So I will commit to another $100.00 if Canada is adopted completely before all the states have been adopted. (The race is on!)

All funds must be in US dollars (smiley face here).
Help us meet our goal by donating at the following link.

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Webb or woman VP? | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:20 am EDT

VEEPSTAKES: CONSIDERING WEBB
Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:02 AM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: Democrats, 2008

In the New Republic, there’s a discussion about Jim Webb as Obama's veep. Two things he brings: he's a gruff white guy who can talk economic populism in Southern Ohio; and, perhaps, more importantly he can go toe-to-toe with McCain on Iraq and may even have little problem going after McCain.
______________________________ ___________________________

I personally believe the VP should be someone who is best for this country....man or woman. That person must be ready to step in and be ready to run the country.

Having said that, I know this all is purely strategic. So....is it best to go with Webb or perhaps consider a woman who can help carry HRC's base? I like all of the woman Govs on our team and think they are also ready. Anyone but HRC.

Re: Webb or woman VP? | Report to Admin

By MGonzales Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 am EDT

I like former GA Senator Max Cleland.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

Maybe a little biased here, but I KNOW MY STATE!!! Virginia, the "old Dominion", in which I was born and raised, shocked me when they voted overwhelmingly for BHO!!! (I was equally shocked when we voted in the first Black gov. in U.s. history in Douglas Wilder). Both our gov., Tim Kaine and DEm. state Sen. Webb endorsed BHO immediately!!

Sen. Webb being a VP nominee balances BHO's ticket in many ways: military and foreign policy experience, being from a traditionally southern state, could carry a large part of the blue collar white male and female voters, etc.

Again, I could be biased (LOL), but given the effectiveness with which BHO has run his campaign, I know he is more than capable of making the best choice for a vp that will be the best in the GE.

Just thoughts from a Virginian....

cnn poll | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:20 am EDT

Do you believe there is a media bias against Hillary Clinton and in favor of Barack Obama?
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By Shiva Apr 1st 2008 at 10:33 am EDT

propaganda
Actually, Lou Dobbs (and MSM) is such a nut.
What kind of BIASED leading question is that?
Poll questions can not be LOADED like that.
Question should have been whose way the the media is biased?

Those who watch Lou Dobbs are nuts.
If you are polling the only nuts that is nowhere near a scientific poll.
Such a poll is not worth more than his own propaganda.
I know this much statistics.

What a propaganda machine these Lou Dobbs and such media anchors are.

Re: cnn poll | Report to Admin

By Cheerio Apr 1st 2008 at 10:40 am EDT

Lou Dobbs could not be more irritating if he tried. Maybe he does try, I'm not sure.

I've never heard anyone so self-righteous on a "news" broadcast before. He belongs on Fox News for the way he shoves his opinions down viewers throats as though he's the be-all end-all truth teller. He thinks he is somehow more American than all his guests, his viewers, and the presidential candidates themselves. Yep, sounds like Fox News.

I REFUSE to give the guy any ratings. He doesn't deserve to be on television.

Re: cnn poll | Report to Admin

By TV Apr 1st 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

Totally agree. His questions are loaded--look at the results of his polls, they are almost always 90-something percent one way or the other. I've never seen this consistent unanimity in polling anywhere else.

Lou Dobbs is a quack in journalism!

Wisconsin Obama Fans | Report to Admin

By Tony from Wisconsin Apr 1st 2008 at 10:23 am EDT

GET OUT AND VOTE TODAY

BUTLER MUST WIN!!!!!

Re: Webb or woman VP? | Report to Admin

By MGonzales Apr 1st 2008 at 10:35 am EDT

I've been saying this for along time.

Re: Webb or woman VP? | Report to Admin

By James in Eugene Apr 1st 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

2 Senators won't fly as a national ticket.

Allentown Pa- Yes you can | Report to Admin

By ***Yvette in DE Standing for Change with Obama-Biden*** Apr 1st 2008 at 10:27 am EDT

Very Nice!
We can't wait either Senator Obama!
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Yes we can Pa!
Obama 08

THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!! | Report to Admin

By alpha Apr 1st 2008 at 10:27 am EDT

THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP....

FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEN. CLINTON 8 MIL IN DEBT!

PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY IS IN DANGER OF HER LOSING

THE STATE BY 3% POINTS TO SEN. BARACK OBAMA!

THERE IS SIGNS THAT KENTUCKY MAYBE UP FOR GRAB.

THE MONICA SAGA HAS RESURGE IT'S UGLY HEAD IN THE

RACE...THAT'S THE PAST..PEOPLE WANTS TO TURN THE

PAGE TO THE FUTURE.

Re: THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!! | Report to Admin

By m4rk0 Hussein the vegan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:31 am EDT

Where are you getting this info from? Are you making it up?

Re: THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!! | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 10:40 am EDT

made up...

Re: THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!! | Report to Admin

By Humbly Speaking Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 am EDT

alpha,
with all due respect...please stop posting this. enough already. Our opponent is not broke.

Re: THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!! | Report to Admin

By James O'bama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

Wolfson said tax records are coming out. When will that be and are they actual tax returns or a redacted summary of them?

Re: THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!! | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

James, the tax records will come out the same time knowledge of the Clintons owning businesses in Canada and Mexico under NAFTA....after the PA primary!!!!!!

Hat to match suit..... | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 am EDT

Did you all see that Clinton got the yellow hat to match the yellow suit? Nice....

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 1st 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT

Laughing my tuchas off!

Have some of my world-famous virtual cookies.

auntie b

Re: ANY OBAMA EVENTS TODAY? | Report to Admin

By Syd *** Exotique est magnifique*** Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 am EDT

The Obama campaign has a town meeting at Wilkes University that starts at 11:45 a.m.

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By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

Live feeds???

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By Syd *** Exotique est magnifique*** Apr 1st 2008 at 10:50 am EDT

cnn.live

Re: ANY OBAMA EVENTS WEDNESDAY | Report to Admin

By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

how about Wednesday????

I am trying to decide if I have to cancel a Drs appt if he is going to be anywhere near Philadelphia

Re: ANY OBAMA EVENTS WEDNESDAY | Report to Admin

By James O'bama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT

Suggestion: is there any way Senator Obama would consider swinging back to Southcentral PA to deliver a speech on or near the place where President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.

This would indeed be a momentous event.

NEW RASMUSSEN POLL | Report to Admin

By VC Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 am EDT

NEW POLLS SHOW BARACK ONLY DOWN BY 5 POINTS IN PENNSYLVANIA.

Link

Re: NEW RASMUSSEN POLL | Report to Admin

By m4rk0 Hussein the vegan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:33 am EDT

Survey USA has him down 12% in PA. It was 19% last time they had results.

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By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:41 am EDT

direct link to the poll

Link

yes we can!

PA and IN | Report to Admin

By Joy IA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:32 am EDT

I posted this a couple of times yesterday only because it speaks volumes about the importance of PA and IN. Wins in those 2 states could potentially mean the end of her campaign. We know the challenges ahead but we've never run from a challenge, have we??

This is part of the challenge at this point so phone banking will be critical to *us* connecting with voters.

Obama Speech Fails to Assuage White Indiana Voters
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Two Senior Advisors: We'll Tell Hillary To Resign If She Loses Indiana
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Clinton Says Obama Wants to Stop Votes -
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This is the spin that has to be countered:
"..."My take on it is a lot of Senator Obama's supporters want to end this race because they don't want people to keep voting..."
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YES WE CAN, YES WE WILL

Re: PA and IN | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 am EDT

I think we have to be careful about pressurizing her to drop out she will spin it into her being muscled out of the race by the guys because she's a woman - people fall fro this kind of thing and she could get a sympathy vote and more women too.

Re: PA and IN | Report to Admin

By Joy IA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 am EDT

That's my point--*we* as supporters have to COUNTER this spin coming out of her camp. We can't do anything about what surrogates like Leahy say, but continue to spread the message that Barack has already stated, that he's all for HRC staying in the race.

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 1st 2008 at 10:33 am EDT

Good morning from France!

Some interesting articles :

Obama is the change that America has tried to hide
Only one candidate offers the radical departure for the 21st century the US needs, for its own sake and the rest of the world's

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McCain admits he was caught off guard by Basra offensive

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The Tall Tale of Tuzla
HILLARY CLINTON'S BOSNIAN MISADVENTURE SHOULD DISQUALIFY HER FROM THE PRESIDENCY, BUT THE AIRPORT LANDING IS THE LEAST OF IT.
By Christopher Hitchens

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About Those Polls | Report to Admin

By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:34 am EDT

If you go to Real Clear Politics Link

you will see that Rasmussen has the latest polls. There are other polls listed there also, but Rasmussen is the most recent.

They will change in the coming days (hopefully, in our favor). While you're at it, you can check out the national polls and the Intramarket data.

Re: About Those Polls | Report to Admin

By I'm4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:48 am EDT

MSNBC just talked about Obama still behind by double digits and losing ground with youth and blacks in PA ... wonder what polls they are using. Let's see if they ever get around to the new Rasmussen poll. I think we can win PA ...

YES WE CAN !!!

Re: NO TO WEBB | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois Apr 1st 2008 at 10:47 am EDT

I agree. Give the VP spot to Hagel before you give it Webb.

Re: NO TO WEBB | Report to Admin

By Paul J. Los Angeles Apr 1st 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

We can speculate all we want, Obama has said and continues to say that it is pre matture to talk about veepees right now. So all this talk about Webb has been generated by everyone else, BUT Obama for America.

In Memory of Felicia Dunn-Jones | Report to Admin

By Jim Lyons Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 am EDT

I am asking you to donate to the campaign in a very special way. I have created a fund raising page. My original goal was reached. Thanks so much to all who donated. I am increasing the goal to $2,750.00, in memory of Felicia Dunn-Jones, the 2,750 victim of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

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My wife met Felicia while attending Brooklyn Law School in 1985. Felicia left law school to have her second child, but later returned to complete her law degree.

African-American, parent of two, U.S. Civil Rights attorney, Felicia’s life had parallels to Senator Obama’s life story.

Felicia worked in lower Manhattan. When the World Trade Centers collapsed that awful day, Felicia was caught in the dust cloud that enveloped lower Manhattan.

She lost her shoes running from the dust, and walked barefoot across the Brooklyn Bridge, where she eventually was able to reach her home on Staten Island late that night.

Felicia soon developed a cough that would not go away. The autopsy determined that cause of her death was sarcoidosis, which slowly but surely diminishes lung capacity.

Felicia Dunn-Jones died on February 10th, 2002. The cause of her death was recently ruled as directly connected to the events of September 11th, 2001.

Felicia’s name was read for the first time last year as part of the September 11th Memorial Ceremonies held at the World Trade Center site.

I made a film last year about my relationship to friends who died that awful day.. I met the architect and designer of the Staten Island September 11th Memorial, Masa Sono.
The Staten Island Memorial has plaques containing carved profiles of all the victims of 9/11 who lived on Staten Island. Felicia’s portrait was the last one added.

In Memory of Felicia, please donate whatever you can.

Click the YouTube link below to see “Things Changed Forever.”

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Click the YouTube link below to see a slideshow of The Staten Island September 11th Memorial.

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In Hope and in Peace,

Jim Lyons
Alternate Delegate
Pledged to Senator Obama
11th CD - Monroe County - Pennsylvania

Warning !!! internet Bugs | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 am EDT

WARNING !!!

INTERNET BUGS out there today !!

Hey everybody, be sure that you have protection on your computer.

My computer was just attacked by a bug when I tried to get into the blog. I had to debug it this morning. and I have automatice protection already.

So Be Careful, Dont take chances. I have STOP SIGN protection.

This is the second time I've been attacked trying to get into this blog.

love

Re: Warning !!! internet Bugs | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 am EDT

I have the answer for that....never leave!! ;~}

Re: Warning !!! internet Bugs | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

I feel like I never leave. But, it happened when we got a new thread and I tried to get into it. My computer went crazy and all I could do is turn it off by the off switch.

love

Re: Warning !!! internet Bugs | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 11:03 am EDT

hmmmmm odd. do you have a spyware program too? maybe too many trojans and spyware things...spybot search & destroy and ad-aware SE are both free and quite good.

New Poll | Report to Admin

By Sharon Apr 1st 2008 at 10:36 am EDT

According to a link to Rasmussen on Drudge this morning, Barack Obama has narrowed HRC's lead in PA to 5 points.

HRC 47
Obama 42

And this with 3 weeks to go!

Yes we can.

Re: New Poll | Report to Admin

By Simone in Kansas, who is counting the days until she can say "President Obama" Apr 1st 2008 at 10:38 am EDT

This is freakin' awesome !

Re: New Poll | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:39 am EDT

Its official we are within 5 points!

Link

Re: New Poll | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Apr 1st 2008 at 10:40 am EDT

YES WE CAN PA : )

Ethel Kennedy speaks about Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Lynne Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 am EDT

From the LA Times:
In an unusually enthusiastic statement that calls Obama "a magnetic force" and compares the freshman Illinois senator favorably to her husband, a senator from New York when he was gunned down in Los Angeles campaigning for the California Democratic primary in 1968, Ethel Kennedy said:

“Over these past few years, I’ve watched Senator Obama inspire....

Americans from all walks of life to believe in real change and a new sense of hope and possibility. He’s a magnetic force, drawing the nation together for the common good and galvanizing us all to help shape our country’s future.

“Barack is so like Bobby, who struggled for the rights of the poor in the Mississippi Delta and Appalachia, traveled to California to stand in solidarity with Cesar Chavez and farm workers, and fought to end another war that cost so many lives.

“Today, we crave a leader with vision who can help us regain our lost humanity and rekindle our inherent generosity. With courage, caring, and charisma, Senator Obama is leading us toward a kinder, gentler world."

“Senator Obama’s candidacy sends out ‘ripples of hope’ that can build a ‘current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.’ I am proud to support Barack Obama, and look forward to him leading this country toward a brighter, more hopeful future.”

Article: Link

Re: Ethel Kennedy speaks about Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By MGonzales Apr 1st 2008 at 10:57 am EDT

I am so happy to hear that Ethel has endorsed Barack. I was an idealist college student when Bobby ran for President. I had hoped for so long that some one of his stature would come along. Finally, Almost 40 years later, we have Barack OBAMA. I have not been this excited about a presidentiall race as this once since Bobby Kennedy.

win PA | Report to Admin

By Shiva Apr 1st 2008 at 10:37 am EDT

win PA

HRC campaign is constantly losing fuel.

New poll is in
Link
Texas win will create another momentum.
Bus tour in on and Debates coming.
Sen. Casey and others endorsed.

Sniper gate and other lies are getting exposed.
HRC cannot pay her bills.
It is not easy to sustain a campaign based on lies and dishonesty for such a long time.

Mathematical reality is becoming obvious to the voters.
Financial reality (and the truth) is becoming obvious to the voters.
EVEN media pundits started saying that it is over.

HRC turn out will be low.
Who would feel energized to go to a the poll to vote for a LIAR
who is ultimately going to lose.

We will win PA.

Morning All | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:38 am EDT

Morning BO peeps

just in on Huff post

Pelosi's take on SD's
Link

Re: Morning All | Report to Admin

By Amy Apr 1st 2008 at 10:50 am EDT

yeah, it looks like she is having a change of heart, at least in public :(

Re: Morning All | Report to Admin

By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

She is only backtracking so HRC cannot claim the victim card and women's groups do not get upset. read posts about this topic.

Re: No delegates for michigan | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 am EDT

You are so dead on about this. Obama would agree that all delegates should not solely go to him. I hope someone is smart enough to point that out about this.

Re: No delegates for michigan | Report to Admin

By 오 바 마 (ChiSox) Apr 1st 2008 at 10:54 am EDT

This "disenfranchising" argument is a bunch of political BS. If those states did not want to disenfranchise their voters they should not have moved their primaries, end of discussion. This is as black and white an issue as there is.

Those states moved their primaries because they wanted to be "relevant" as Clinton marched to her "inevitable" nomination, and figured once she had it locked up they would be seated regardless of whether they played by the rules. They took a big risk and got burned.

Now the Florida and Michigan Democratic officials who moved the primaries are scrambling like mad because they are going to have some pretty angry voters who will hold THEM accountable for their disenfranchisement, as they should be.

As Barack says, even a six-year-old knows that you don't change the rules in the middle of the game.

Re: No delegates for michigan | Report to Admin

By womenpa/ Obama inspiring the younger generation to walk on a moral, honest, dignified path to lead this country and the world. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 am EDT

Oh Yes!!
Korean American for 오바마=Obama !!
Yes, we can=그래, 우리 할수있Ꮕ 2;!
Obama 08/오바마 08

Re: No delegates for michigan | Report to Admin

By 오 바 마 (ChiSox) Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 am EDT

I love it!

Best Surrogate for Obama in a While | Report to Admin

By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Apr 1st 2008 at 10:41 am EDT

Actually the best surrogate I have heard in a while was Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa.

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Re: Best Surrogate for Obama in a While | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

Chakah Fattah is great, proud to have him as my congressman.

He came to our first organizing meeting for volunteer leaders and was very fired up.

Re: Best Surrogate for Obama in a While | Report to Admin

By VMC Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

I heard him on TV and I thought the same thing as you. He was really wonderful. He hit on every point that I was thinking about. Great job.

Re: Best Surrogate for Obama in a While | Report to Admin

By TstormLortonVA "Health Care Reform Now!: Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

Great job! We need to use him more often.

Great Fundraising Even in Downingtown, PA | Report to Admin

By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:42 am EDT

For all you PA people who are not to far from the great city of Downingtown, PA, there is a wonderful fundraising event going on this Friday.

Check it out and please try and come -- it's going to be great!

Link

Re: Great Fundraising Even in Downingtown, PA | Report to Admin

By ATW Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 am EDT

Thank you for posting this!!!

Is Hillary Pragmatic | Report to Admin

By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 1st 2008 at 10:42 am EDT

In her eagerness to prove to the country that she's a fighter, HRC has vowed to take this all the way to the convention. The prevailing thought among most of the Democrat elders (including her own supporters) is this would be complete devastation for the party.

I am optimistically hopeful that Hillary is pragmatic, perhaps more so than her husband. Here is some food for thought, though, and if any Hillary supporters are here (and I say this with all due respect), you may especially want to read this: Link

Re: Is Hillary Pragmatic | Report to Admin

By MGonzales Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

That will never happen. It will be Barack's convetnion.

Clinton and NAFTA: the real story | Report to Admin

By Barath Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 am EDT

JedReport - creator of the now famous Hillary in Tuzla, Bosnia video - has posted a new video about Hillary and NAFTA. This is a much more important issue. Take a look and spread the word:

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It's also up on Digg - go digg it:

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Re: Clinton and NAFTA: the real story | Report to Admin

By Futbolmom5 Apr 1st 2008 at 10:48 am EDT

And here's one just for fun...

A new and improved parody of the Sarah Silverman "I'm f****g Matt Damon' vid, using actual footage of HRC, Edwards, Russert, Obama. Best one yet, I think! (PG-13 rating)

Link

Re: Clinton and NAFTA: the real story | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 10:50 am EDT

BAM!

Lest we forget | Report to Admin

By Robin, grandmother from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 10:43 am EDT

Lest We Forget: An open letter to my sisters who are brave.
By Alice Walker | TheRoot.com

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Quote of the Day:

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."
Marcus Aurelius

One of the many Canadians supporting Barack Obama for President.

Warning !!! internet Bugs | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 10:44 am EDT

WARNING !!!

INTERNET BUGS out there today !!

Hey everybody, be sure that you have protection on your computer.

My computer was just attacked by a bug when I tried to get into the blog. I had to debug it this morning. and I have automatice protection already.

So Be Careful, Dont take chances. I have STOP SIGN protection.

This is the second time I've been attacked trying to get into this blog.

love

Democratic National Convention | Report to Admin

By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 am EDT

The Democratic National Convention will be held August 25-28, 2008

MARTIN LUTHER KING DELIVERED HIS "I HAVE A DREAM SPEECH" ON AUGUST 28, 1963

Re: Democratic National Convention | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:47 am EDT

WOW! THAT is an auspicious omen! Kewl.

Re: Democratic National Convention | Report to Admin

By Carol Apr 1st 2008 at 10:55 am EDT

The DNC wouldn't possibly nominate Hillary on August 28th if Obama has more votes, more states, more pledged delegates would they?? I'll move to another country if that happens.

Re: Democratic National Convention | Report to Admin

By Tking Apr 1st 2008 at 11:40 am EDT

Just to be real if that happened this country would be subject to riots as in the days of MLK, Kennedy's I hope that they are smarter than that. Or maybe that is what they want I guess we will see. I don’t see Americans allowing them to do this without consequence is riots the answer but we have a bunch of things boiling in the pot. Here is the recipe for disaster.

2004 Election

2004 Election

Race that has been injected in this process

The racist whites that don't want to call Obema Mr. President because they once could call him boy.

The Racist AA that somehow would feel that America allowed this to happen so there would not an AA president

People who felt like we were at the door of change and again our government whom we elect took it from us.

That spells race wars and riots, some may think it is negative not this is reality

WE WON TEXAS | Report to Admin

By Matt Hussein Rosset Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 am EDT

Hello my Obama family,

I'm an Independent and I'm fired up and ready to go.

Obama won Texas !!!!!

TX Delegate Results - Total

Obama 98 50.78%

Clinton 95 49.22%

Total 193

DONATE FOR TEXAS
Link

Re: WE WON TEXAS | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 10:48 am EDT

Now can we unstrip TEXAS, and say we can win the Big states.

Re: WE WON TEXAS | Report to Admin

By Sugar Land for Obama/Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

News Link from Austin, TX:

Link

The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By Ben_C Apr 1st 2008 at 10:46 am EDT

Senator Clinton is running out of cards to play. She has run a good campaign and made strong arguments on serious issues that have surely contributed to the national debate. But it's becoming increasingly clear that this contest is over. If she's committed to returning Democrats to the White House, she can make her biggest contribution now by dropping out of the race.

Visit Link and sign a petition urging Hillary Clinton to withdraw now.

Forward this link on. Encourage everyone you know to visit and sign the petition.

Re: The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By frstan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:55 am EDT

Ben
That is counter productive IMHO. And helps H. Clinton play "boo hoo the boys are being mean to me." which will rally her supporters.

Take a lead from Barack. Let her run if she wants to........

DONATE
CALL PENNSYLVANIA
CANVASS

That will do more to get her out than any petition.

Re: The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By MGonzales Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 am EDT

I agree.

Re: The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By frstan Apr 1st 2008 at 10:55 am EDT

Ben
That is counter productive IMHO. And helps H. Clinton play "boo hoo the boys are being mean to me." which will rally her supporters.

Take a lead from Barack. Let her run if she wants to........

DONATE
CALL PENNSYLVANIA
CANVASS

That will do more to get her out than any petition.

Re: The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By JakeBarnes Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 am EDT

I think we want to be careful with this. Isn't there something perverse about HRC claiming the high ground, in this case the idea of letting the voters in the remaining states have a say in the election? Do we really want to be on the opposite side of the argument? I don't think so...

Re: The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 am EDT

No!!! We do not want any petitions for HRC to quit. She will use this against us and Barack and play the victim card.

Please, no talk about her quitting and no petitions. Even the msm has said this.

Re: The Pressure Is Mounting | Report to Admin

By Valorie Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 am EDT

Obama himself stated, Hillary has a right to stay in the race. Stop saying she should get out. You allow her to be THE VICTIM. Just DONATE, CALL, CONTACT. Why isn't everyone following Obama's lead on this issue? If he hasn't said it, WE SHOULDN'T SAY IT.

PR | Report to Admin

By _Stacey_ Apr 1st 2008 at 10:47 am EDT

I have been fwollowing this campaighn since IOwa and i think that its been such a great campaighn.
However i feel that at this point Obama is missing two major weapons

-Press

We need a press co ordinator who will be making known the different projects that the Obama family are doing and the real positive impact it has had on the youth

-Personal assistant

The bowling dint go quite well
we need an assistant with him to put him on track incase he forgets eg to loosen his tie. the press is after his every move and word

Abortion

the campaighn should give him a specific line on that issue especially since Penn is sensitive on the issue. He handled it well by mentioning that he has two daughters then when he said getting pregas is a punishment it all went flat

Re: PR | Report to Admin

By Jeniffer from Allston, MA Apr 1st 2008 at 10:52 am EDT

He was criticizing abstinence-only programs. He was NOT talking about abortion. Sean Hannity has been twisting Obama's words.

This is what he actually said, in response to a question about sex education:

When it comes specifically to HIV/AIDS, the most important prevention is education, which should include -- which should include abstinence education and teaching the children -- teaching children, you know, that sex is not something casual. But it should also include -- it should also include other, you know, information about contraception because, look, I've got two daughters. 9 years old and 6 years old. I am going to teach them first of all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby. I don't want them punished with an STD at the age of 16. You know, so it doesn't make sense to not give them information.

Re: PR | Report to Admin

By jordarundt Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

Trust me he has a personal assistant, and he has a whole group of communications advisors. Among them several spokespersons. And communications director Robert Gibbs. This is a huge national campaign with a lot of staff. Don't worry...

Re: PR | Report to Admin

By jordarundt Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 am EDT

This is Gibbs here, being the target of Baracks somewhat bad snowball throwing...

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Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By VMC Apr 1st 2008 at 10:50 am EDT

This really makes me angry. If Hillary was anyone else, she would have been run out of town with the lies she has told. Now, she has the nerve to accuse Sen. Obama of lying. She's really gotten off easy with her big Bosnia lie. Now she wants to bring Barack down to her level.

This woman is really dangerous. She's going to stay in this race until she can come up with some horrible lie about Barack. She's hoping that she can destroy him and his reputation. How does anyone vote for her?

Link

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:00 am EDT

lol lmao rofl all of the above

factcheck.org responds to this.. since our opponent wants to get technical, one can say that she is even more guilty of the crime than Obama

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By VMC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 am EDT

It's so tiresome to check the news and day after day Hillary starts another "brush fire" that has to be put out. She is truly a nuisance. I don't know how Barack stands it. He does a wonderful job.

I worry that she is cooking up something really horrible - like she did in Ohio about NAFTA. Even though it is a lie, people believe her. I guess that's the most frustrating part. It's not tht she lies (that's bad enough), but it's that people will still fall for it.

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:05 am EDT

VMC:

I read that also and it's just simply not true. Obama has said to let the race go on.

How can she lie like this?

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By VMC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 am EDT

Theresa - I love your picture on your "blog". It is so beautiful. Makes me want to go to Maine.

I think that Hillary is waiting until she can come up with a lie that she thinks will stick to Obama and ruin him. Then, she'll steal the election. Am I worrying unnecessarily? We're so close to getting the nomination, I just want it to be over.

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

She gets away with it because the MSM turns around and regurgitates everything she says, no matter how untrue! The sad thing is they know a vast majority of folks just rurn on their TVs and swallow everything they hear and see. If they don't blog any alternate sources or otherwise educate themselves, they fall for it, something HRC counts on and a lot of folks don't disappoint her!!!

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By ♍ ♈Marion4BO♈ ♍ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 am EDT

For as long as she is in the race she will be on the attack. We expect this.

Re: Clinton accusing Obama of Lying!! | Report to Admin

By VMC Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 am EDT

I think I'm just tired today. LOL. I'm not up for her lies.

GOOD MORNING | Report to Admin

By MY HEART OUTSHINES MY SMILE Apr 1st 2008 at 10:52 am EDT

What A BLESSED morning it is.

?? has anyone received any information on the lost votes in NEW YORK????

Another thing the DNC needs to do | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:53 am EDT

This is another thing the DNC needs to do. I guess they can't do it alone, but it's up to the Democratic State Parties to do.

EITHER GET RID OF ALL CAUCUS STATES or hold caucuses, but be damn sure everyone can vote by absentee ballot.

If Maine had not allowed me an abscentee ballot, I could barely walk, stand or sit due to impending surgery.

Lots of oldsters can't take the vigorous pace of these caucuses, even if they are in good health.

LET THE VOTERS DECIDE. STOP FREEKING WITH MY VOTING RIGHTS.

Re: Another thing the DNC needs to do | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Apr 1st 2008 at 10:59 am EDT

This is total BS. There is NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING wrong with caucuses.

This country has used caucuses from the beginning, and some of our best presidents, e.g. JFK, were elected by winning lots of caucuses. Bill Clinton, for example, won most of HIS caucuses. Nobody thought there was a problem then.

Caucuses are not "too fast-paced for the oldsters". They disenfranchise NOBODY. They work, and they work well. And they are much less EXPENSIVE TO RUN than fully-blown primaries.

Re: Another thing the DNC needs to do | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 am EDT

I agree that I really liked the caucus. This was my first caucus ever, as I moved to Maine in the past 3 years. There are no caucuses in Calif. or Ill. Going to the caucus gave me a much better sense of our community, and is a great tool to encourage the community to become more directly involved in the democratic process on all levels...local to national.

I think caucuses are even BETTER when combined with an option to cast an absentee ballot. I don't mean in the Texas 2-step style, but as an either/or option based on preference.

Re: Another thing the DNC needs to do | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 am EDT

not going to happen....there's SO MUCH to get done, I know we can get a lot of it done, but...

we had folks come in in WCs, we had folks come in and sit in the room; one woman had alzheimer's so bad she barely could remember where she was (she wasn't out for us, she recognized a woman's name!! her daughter was with US!). i think any campaign is more than willing to make accomodations

FYI, i work swing shifts, and i very clearly requested the night off for the caucuses. any of those unable to participate in the caucuses could have done the same; we knew (barely) long enough in advance!

Re: Hillary Backer says OBAMA is NEXT PRESIDENT!!! | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 10:56 am EDT

Nice to see some of our elected officials be somewhat in touch with reality.

Re: Hillary Backer says OBAMA is NEXT PRESIDENT!!! | Report to Admin

By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 am EDT

Ilya, can you make it to this? Great music, art, food, and fun in the burbs. Bring everyone and anyone you know. We need numbers.

Check it out: Link

Re: Hillary Backer says OBAMA is NEXT PRESIDENT!!! | Report to Admin

By meta Apr 1st 2008 at 10:56 am EDT

Mmmmmmwwwweeeeeeeee!

Re: Hillary Backer says OBAMA is NEXT PRESIDENT!!! | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 am EDT

lol

sweet

Great interviews on Black Liberation theology on Fresh Air | Report to Admin

By Marina from Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 10:56 am EDT

There was a wonderful interview on the radio program "Fresh Air" about Black Liberation theology. The founder and a current scholar are interviewed. You can listen to it by going to this site Link.
Scroll down to Fresh Air archive for March 31.

Idea for MI & FL??? | Report to Admin

By Wendy Wilson Apr 1st 2008 at 10:57 am EDT

The more I think about this, the better it sounds. Personally, I think the DNC should stand by the rules they implemented. But this is about the most logical thing I've read to resolve & move on:

"Howard Dean and the DNC Rules Committee should simply divide the delegates proportionately between the candidates based on the over-all delegate count nationally each candidate has won after all of the primaries are over." -Joseph A. Palermo (huffingtonpost).

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Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Tarik Apr 1st 2008 at 10:58 am EDT

This morning Rasmussen released its new poll in Pennsylvania showing Obama significantly closing the gap with Hillary. While this is encouraging news we all know from past experiences we cannot take anything for granted. Lets make calls and canvass the streets.

RASMUSSEN POLL
Clinton 47%
Obama 42

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Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Shiva Apr 1st 2008 at 11:01 am EDT

Great news!
Thanks!
HRC is losing fuel constantly.

We have another three weeks.
There will be at least one debate.

We will win PA.

Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Deepa Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 am EDT

I just heard on MSNBC - wait for it - yes Kentucky is the new goal post! The Clinton campaign is pointing out that they are up in Kentucky!!! I guess NC/IN are now irrelevant? Gosh I was at least hoping she would make a play for us here in NC.

Oh well. I can't wait to vote on may 6th for Sen. Obama!

Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Tarik Apr 1st 2008 at 11:21 am EDT

Deepa,

Are you serious?...lol; The Clinton campaign is becoming a side show acts now, seriously. They cannot keep moving the goal post this is not football...lol
WE ARE GOING TO DRIVE THEM OUT OF THIS CAMPAIGN!

Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By German Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 am EDT

But this poll also says that 15% are undecided. In Ohio mostly of the undecided people voted finally for Clinton:-/

Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By JakeBarnes Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 am EDT

Not just in OH. Late deciders have gone to HRC in most if not all of the previous contests. That's the challenge for this campaign -- what will happen in the crucial last 72 hours before the election day to convert the unconverted....

Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By _Stacey_ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

I have been following this campaign since Iowa, its great!i also feel that we could improve it

there are three things that i would like to point out;

PRESS

I feel that the campaign is not getting enough coverage in regards to what they are doing for the communities at grass root levels, the discussions about race, the fundraisings that are done by Obama family for other causes

Secondly we should not have CNN call Jamal, someone press co-od should asign several serrogates to deal with the press. jamal kind but too soft for the Clintons
We need somebody at this point totally incharge of the press, reading all the articles and fwollowing the news then sending sarogates(strong ones chosen speciallly for the press like Webb)to talk on his behalf or if need be Obama can himself adress the issues
Personal assistant

By now Barack should have a personal assistant to help him put up a certain image. he cannot afford to blunder like not releasing the tie before bowling, using terms like "typical" etc. He cannot afford to blunder

Pro life

the campaighn should have specific answers to the question, Clinton camp is naughty and can plant someone to trap him. that was the second time he has been asked and im sure there will be more to come

Re: Obama Narrows Clinton's Lead in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Liba Apr 1st 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

I think that undecided voters in Ohio went for HRC because Barack got very bad coverage the night before on T.V. They brough up the stuff with Rezko and were showing photos of his house etc. I believe that someone was controlling the media and planned that the night before March 4th.

Re: TERESA HEINZ-KERRY to Join MICHELLE OBAMA in PITTSBURG!! | Report to Admin

By Ryno Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

=) That will make things interesting. lol

Can't go to PA-Rally where you are! | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:02 am EDT

******Action Alert*****

BACK TO BACK FOR DOUBLE IMPACT

NATIONAL RALLIES APRIL 12TH & APRIL 19TH

Respond Now

Background

No time in history have so many people felt the need to stand to be heard. Hope, change and inspiration has moved a nation.

Barack Obama has moved not only the Spirits of our nation, but has impacted the world. He has inspired and birthed a movement of change filled with hope and inspiration and a YES WE CAN spirit.

What are we doing?

News Watchdog Service and The Nation for Change heeded the call to organize a massive effort by the people building an army of hundreds of volunteers to achieve a seemingly impossible feat. A National Rally not just one weekend but two weekends back to back for a double impact, jump starting and driving the momentum of change as we scream for our voices to be heard in support of our candidate Barack Obama.

The Double Impact National Rallies are strategically scheduled for April 12th before the debate on April 16th, and then again on April 19th before the primary in Pennsylvania on the 22nd.

April 12th “One Voice for Change Across America” Rallies will include major metropolitan cities New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta. April 19th “Nation for Change” Rallies will include Phoenix, Denver, and Oakland, CA – and many many more cities on both dates.

Both rallies are a movement by the people and we need you!!!

What you can do?

1. Be a part of this historic double-impact event. You voice counts, stand up and be heard, come join us on April 12th and April 19th at a location in your area.

2. Spread the word – Forward this Action Alert to all your family and friends and other Obama supporters. Help get the word out. Email, send text messages, make phone calls, word-of-mouth.

3. Organize an event in your city – organizers will provide you with the guidance you need.

4. Volunteer your heart, your time and your services to this explosive opportunity to push Barack Obama over the top.

Who do you Contact?

April 12th “One Voice for Change” rally - News Watchdog Service Link

April 19th “Nation For Change” rally - Nation for Change - Link

Double Impact Rallies are sponsored by You, the People in alliance with the Obama campaign

Re: Can't go to PA-Rally where you are! | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 am EDT

I need Volunteers in Richmond Virginia. You can go to the event section on the Barackobama.com site, and sign up to.

But I'm looking for organizers, Needed ASAP!!

LOOKING for Organizers in RICHMOND VA for the RALLY!!

Please email me at onemillionmoms@yahoo.com

Campaign alert | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:03 am EDT

Campaign alert on MSNBC. It is official now according to MSNBC. Obama won Texas!!!!

Just came in on the news.

Inch by inch anythings a cinch

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 am EDT

Awesome! I hope MSM will report about it all day long.

MSNBC announced We Won Texas !! | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:04 am EDT

MSNBC just announced that WE Won Texas, It sound like it hurt them to admit it. But they did just now.

Can We Un Strip TEXAS NOW ?????

Re: MSNBC announced We Won Texas !! | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:06 am EDT

Wow! Look out your windows everyone cause pigs must be flying!!!!! The MSM actually acknowledges that we won Texas!!!!!

WOW!!!!! =)

Re: MSNBC announced We Won Texas !! | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

the tide is turning.

they have to face reality sonner or later

Obama '08

Re: MSNBC announced We Won Texas !! | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:12 am EDT

I thought that was awlful big rain drops out my window. LOLOL

Texas | Report to Admin

By Gary in Obamaville formerly of Crivitz, WI Apr 1st 2008 at 11:07 am EDT

Finally, MSNBC announced that Barack won Texas. I was wondering when MSM would report.

Re: Jim Webb | Report to Admin

By JakeBarnes Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 am EDT

I agree that he's an attractive candidate but, for some of the reasons you've outlined below, I don't think Webb can pass the muster when it comes to the vetting process. He would give Obama street cred in national security. There are others...

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

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:08 am EDT

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

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

DONORS: It takes 25,000 miles for a ticket. So – who’s got at least 25,000 on the same airline which they’d like to donate toward making sure Barack Obama is our next President?

Step right up — I’m getting requests almost daily from volunteers who want to help but can’t afford the airfare. Donate now, please, so we can get these people on the ground where they’re most needed. We have to work harder in PA!

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

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

POSTCARDS | Report to Admin

By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 am EDT

Hi all --

Now that we have closed out March with a big donation push, how about focusing on

Postcards for Pennsylvania?

I sent 222 postcards off yesterday. See the following link for details -- DEADLINE for getting them into the mail is April 7

Link Link

I crafted a message based on watching when Barack gets the biggest applause in his Pennsylvania events. Here it is -- feel free to copy, adapt, denounce and or reject, but please, add a few postcards of your own to the effort! Not as scary as calling strangers on the phone :)

Dear Citizen—

Because Senator Obama’s campaign is funded by ordinary citizens like you and me, we are the people he listens to, not lobbyists and billionaire donors. We need sensible solutions to our economic problems instead of distorted policies designed to return political favors. Please join me in voting for Senator Obama.

Sincerely, NAME, City State

(I also added "Born in Philly" since I have a PA connection)

& Here’s ANOTHER EXAMPLE provided by reneea

"""Hello from the Great Pacific Northwest"""

I'm writing to ask that you consider casting your up-coming vote for Barack Obama.

As a Veteran, my initial attraction was his strong stance on Veteran's Health Care. After reading further, my vote was sealed. As you know because of the on-going war, many of our current military members will need After Care for years to come.

Please visit the official web site Link where his high regard for "All of America" can be viewed.

Here's to good voting and to a better America. Thank You so much for your consideration.

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By Carol Anne Apr 1st 2008 at 11:45 am EDT

I just finished my stack 'o' postcards...174!! (One stamp got ruined, was supposed to be 175). It was so much fun, so relaxing...nice to do while watching KO's show, Hardball, etc.

I must say it really improved my handwriting. Had not written stuff by hand in a reeaally long time (except to sign checks to pay bills... :-(

If I could afford to buy more postcards/stamps right now I would get another batch. But I am self employed and tapped out till my clients pay me. (No, Hill is not one of them!)

I definitely recommend writing postcards, it makes you feel so connected w/ Americans.

Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 11:10 am EDT

The goal was raised again to $150,000.00

While we are a wonderful group of supporters, I don't believe that we should continue to meet each new goal. I will continue to support this worthwhile cause. However, Senator Obama needs my support and this will ultimately lead to better things for schools across America!

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 am EDT

Well, it sure would be nice if he would let us REACH the goal first before moving the posts!! I'm really getting what Michelle says about people constantly raising the bar. I want the good feeling of CROSSING the bar before it gets raised again!

Just a little rant here to get it out of my system... I've made several donations to the Colbert Challenge, both the 66K and the 100K.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:21 am EDT

no kidding LOL!

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By ♥ Tee (a.k.a. Tanya) ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 am EDT

I agree 100%. I've made donations towards both goals too, and was looking forward to crossing the threshold.

Though it's a great cause that I strongly believe in, continually raising the bar before you reach goal can take the wind out of your sails....

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Tking Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 am EDT

Jacque,

I said this after the first increase, and we can not get into picking and choosing what cause we will support, I feel like although there is a need they are pray-ing on us because they know that we contribute and that we are excited, yeas that being said we are not gullible, If another state that is pending comes up with such a request and we decide not to take it on we will be looked at in a very discriminating way.

I think that this website should be strictly used for campaign financing. I think it out of control, if people want to donate to a cause they should seek the cause out for themselves and donate directly to them. Don’t associate with the Obama website.

Michigan has some of those same issues in our inner city schools but I would never solicit funds for that, I talk with our Legislators.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 am EDT

Enough is enough. Our guy NEEDS THAT MONEY.

Colbert has now doubled his original goal, largely thanks to our generosity. But now..

DONATE TO THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN.

PRAY FOR THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN.

MAKE CALLS TO PA.. we can win this sucker!

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:18 am EDT

I agree, we really need to push hard for PA.

If you can donate to the campaign, please do. If you maxed out, definitely donate to the school projects.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 am EDT

No respect since he raised the goal AGAIN. I say we did our part, now lets concentrate on getting BO elected with our dollars.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Gary in Obamaville formerly of Crivitz, WI Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

I disagree. We are reaching more than 16,000 students and their parents, teachers, administrators and families. It really is to the core of Barack's education policy that these are all our children. We are making a huge impact and I will continue to pick out programs to support. Someone gave me a helping hand several times in my life..I can return the favor.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 am EDT

Obamacan Chris made a wonderful suggestion to the Donorschoose organization to include future primary states. I do believe that this is a wonderful cause and if your maxed out it is a great tax deductible way to support our candidate. (It's just frustrating sometimes that it keeps changing.) But I also agree that our candidate needs the funds. So support one or both-whatever your pleasure.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Kevin from Kansas City, Mo. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT

Colbert is killing the goose that lays the golden egg.

When he raised the goalpost the first time, I donated in hopes that Obama supporters could meet the higher goal.

Not a good way to treat donors, Cobert. Count me out now.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Obamacan Chris Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 am EDT

I suggested this morning to Donors Choose that they expand the reach beyond Pennsylvania to other upcoming primary states, NC, WV, IN, etc... This is the response I just got from Zach at Donors Choose:

Hi Chris -

Thanks so much for supporting public education, while supporting both Colbert & Obama! You make some great points - and I'll be sure to share them with our CEO. My guess is that he'll even mention them to Stephen Colbert himself next time they talk. The decision to expand the challenge is really in Colbert's hands - as this whole thing was his idea and we are so grateful for his help that we're basically just taking orders from him. :-) For instance - it was at his suggestion that the goal be raised again.

Hopefully we can expand this further - and we might do that on our own after the PA primary has passed. To do that now would steal some of Colbert's thunder, though, and you don't want to get on his bad side.
;-)

Thanks again for your email and support!

- Zach

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Jacque in KS Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

Wow, that was a quick response. Thanks for emailing those suggestions to the them. I think that the idea was great to include other primary states.

Re: Colbert Challenge-Raised the goal again... | Report to Admin

By Obamacan Chris Apr 1st 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT

Thanks Jacque,

I responded to Zach letting him know some of the frustration on this blog and thanking him for the consideration.

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By Steve from Bartlesville, OK Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

I've been folllowing the comments by various people about Obama for some time now and I find the various ideas and thoughts interesting. However one thing I feel I should mention especially to those who are christians is that we should remember to pray for him. After all, he is only human; we should pray that his health does not fail during this period, we should pray that nothing derails him from achieving the goal of being our next president. We should pray that all his opponents should be vanquished. As a matter of fact I would also venture to suggest that we form a prayer chain for him, that one day a week we make out time and pray on his behalf. What do u all think?

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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 11:14 am EDT

I would agree that nearly any who are spiritual and of any sort of religious denomination might pray. Christians are welcome to be part of that.

Re: obama | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

I think there is already a prayer group for him. Try looking under the groups link along the sidebar on your screen.

Re: obama | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:20 am EDT

sorry, that won't get you any info.

try looking at this blog: Link

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By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

I concur.

Amen.

Re: obama | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

I think there is already a prayer group for him. Try looking under the groups link along the sidebar on your screen.

Give Barack Time, He'll Win You Over | Report to Admin

By Bob (It's like the day after the moon landing) Mutch Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

The bus tour is working! Hillary's lead is shrinking, day by day. By April 22, we should actually be able to win this thing! Even if the margin is where the polls indicate it is now (5 percent), the Clintons will be hard pressed to go on.

This also shows that Obama vs. McCain polls mean nothing right now. Barack will win over the country after he's officially the nominee. Just imagine what he'll do in debates against McCain.

Oh happy day!

Re: Give Barack Time, He'll Win You Over | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:14 am EDT

April 22 is a great day. It is Earth Day and it is also my birthday. Wouldn't that be a wonderful birthday gift. That is all I ask. Joan

Inch by inch anythings a cinch

Interesting Link | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:11 am EDT

This is an interesting link. Food for thought. This explains a lot of things.

Link

Inch by inch anythings a cinch

Re: Interesting Link | Report to Admin

By Saska Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 am EDT

In the interest of true discourse:

Which is it? That a candidate does not necessarily support the views of his or her religious leaders, or that they do?

If you fight the battle on the grounds that a religious organization defines the political candidate, then you're saying that Wright defines Barack Obama.

Can we let BOTH candidates be their own people, or must we tally up the score of guilt by association?

I'd really like to see us drop the Wright thing and the religious leaders thing altogether.

Re: Interesting Link | Report to Admin

By Shawn Apr 1st 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT

I think there's a profound difference. Obama belongs to a Church that's founded on the Christian ideals of love, tolerance, responsibility and charity. Occasionally, his pastor has strayed from that message. Obama's membership in the church means that he supports the church's guiding principles. It does not mean he endorses everything his pastor says. And Obama's church is not a political organization, even if his pastor may occasionally make political comments.

"The Fellowship," the organization to which Hillary belongs, is by design a political organization. Its members are politicians and other powerful individuals who have used "The Fellowship" to exert political influence. It's also a largely conservative organization politically, which calls into question Hillary's supposed status as a liberal (even a moderate one).

I don't think that anyone has stated that one should not be judged by the religious organizations to which they belong, only that they should be judged fairly. The philosophy of Obama's church and the legacy of its former pastor were distorted by the media to turn Obama's church into something it is not. Black liberation theology is not separatist or radical. It's merely a philosophy that says that there is a Biblical origin for the assertion that African Americans, and all other oppressed peoples, are deserving of freedom and equality. Black liberation theology was largely a response to many southern white church's centuries old tradition of using the Bible to justify slavery and racism.

Obama's church is a mainstream Christian organization. "The Fellowship" seem to be more secretive and cultish. I don't it's perfectly acceptable to judge a person by the organizations to which they belong, as long as those organizations are represented accurately.

Re: Interesting Link | Report to Admin

By Bob (It's like the day after the moon landing) Mutch Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

I've seen a similar story link floating around this site for a couple weeks now. I question the fact that all of them only site the one source: Jeff Sharlot's book.

I'd take it with a grain of salt until more sources come forward, or we have a "smoking gun", i.e. Hillary in wizards robes, roasting a small child.

At this point, it doesn't seem necessary. The outcome of this process is crystalizing, and we're near the point where outreach to Clinton supporters is job one. HQ ought to keep a top-of-page link to Clinton "conversion" points, so we can start accepting them to our ranks.

NO FOOLIN' N.DAKOTA ST CONVENTION 4/4-4/6 | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 am EDT

Next Up:

NORTH DAKOTA STAT CONVENTION 4/4 -4/6

FLEX THOSE OBAMA MUSCLES!!!

Re: NO FOOLIN' N.DAKOTA ST CONVENTION 4/4-4/6 | Report to Admin

By ☮ CR ❤ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 am EDT

SENATOR OBAMA WILL BE KEY NOTE SPEAKER AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE CONVENTION

Closer every day | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:13 am EDT

At this point we have 1419 pledged ant at least 222 super delegates.

This adds up to a total of 1641 !!!!!!

We only need 383 to win the nomination!

Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By Heather - An Obama victory would fulfill everything the rest of the world has been told America could be! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

Nancy Pelosi has gone back on her declaration that superdelegates should follow the will of the voters.

Link

Write to her. This is so obviously her bowing to the pressure of those funders who wroter her a threatening letter last week. I am disgusted. Here is my letter to her:

Dear Speaker Pelosi,

I am so disappointed to hear that you backed down on your statement that superdelegates should follow the pledged delegate and popular vote counts. The fact that this came right after the letter you received from Clinton's donors makes it so obvious that you are bending to the will NOT of the voters, but of the fundraisers. I was so proud of you and so happy to have your leadership on this issue. Now, I am crushed and I have little faith in the leadership of the Democratic Party to do what's righ rather than be the lapdog of the special interests.

Sincerely,

Heather Halstead

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 11:19 am EDT

Actually she is NOT betraying us at all. She is asking the delegates to step up to the plate and work for the candidate they support. She wants to help end this thing so the will of the people will be upheld.

PLEASE everyone continue to support Dean, Pelosi et al. They really are in our corner. Can't say the same for the Dem establishment, like the DLC, and all of Hillary's cronies, but Pelosi and Dean are not at all part of that group.

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 1st 2008 at 11:19 am EDT

She didn't really "betray" us:

"Pelosi repeated her view that it would it be harmful to the party if superdelegates were perceived to overturn the will of voters, but made clear she was not suggesting Clinton withdraw from the race."

Her view is consistent, but she's shifted the emphasis a bit. This is not a bad thing: Clinton WANTS it to seem like "everybody is against her". Pelosi is just saying the same thing Obama is -- Clinton has the right to stay as long as she wants.

Doesn't mean there's a good reason to, as Leahy puts it.

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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 11:23 am EDT

Politics; she's right, and their conscience will lead them to where we are. She's also saying that they need to declare NOW and start campaigning. Good point, quit being wimpy and worrying about being threatened by the CM.

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By Theresa "Offering an olive branch to Clinton and McCain supporters" from NY Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 am EDT

Hi Heather,

I didn't get that impression from reading the link.

Nancy Pelosi is simply stating that she believes that the Democratic race should run its course.
Pelosi still believes that superdelegates should follow the will of the people.

The fact is that Senator Clinton can stay in this race and she will stay in this race.

I, personally believe that it's a good thing for Barack if this thing runs it course because then the case can be made that he won fair and square.

To end the race prematurely could seriously hurt Barack when it comes to Dem voters, who may say that the race ended to quickly and the American people did not have their say.

We would not want that, especially since we need as much support as we can get to beat McCain in the fall.

Campaign Finances | Report to Admin

By jakuva Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 am EDT

Why is the MSM not making a bigger deal out of HRC's campaign finance problems - debt, loaning her own campaign money, not paying small businesses (the same ones she supposedly supports).

Contrast to Obama's campaign, with it's myriad of small donations, paid bills, and excess funds.

Which of these candidates is more likely to dig us out of a financial hole created my irresponsible spending?!

I can't believe people aren't making a bigger deal out of this!

Re: Campaign Finances | Report to Admin

By Praying Hard Apr 1st 2008 at 11:39 am EDT

One reason could be that the last time it was reported that Hill was in financial trouble, she got a huge surge of donations. Then we (Obama supporters) viewed her surge as a challenge and you know how we like a challenge, made her surge look like peanuts.

Our effort was great PR for us and it made her look irresponsible and less electable.

I Met Barack!! | Report to Admin

By Peggy Sharp Apr 1st 2008 at 11:16 am EDT

I met with, and spoke to Barack last night in Allentown!!

My husband and I, along with 3 other super volunteers in the Lehigh Valley, were chosen to personally meet Barack Obama before he took the stage at Muhlenburg College!! We spoke about our mutual admiration for Lincoln, and then I told him that I thought his vision for our country was the fulfillment of Lincoln's "With Malice Toward None" speech. He told me he was very humbled to hear that.

I've been so busy working for Barack that I've put little effort into my personal fundraising goal. Please donate and help me reach my goal!!

Donate.

Link

Let's win PA for Barack.

You'll see a photo of me and my husband with Barack when you go to my fundraising page.

Donate!

Link

Yes We Can Win PA For Barack!!

Re: I Met Barack!! | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:31 am EDT

Thats great, lucky you!

Rolling Stones | Report to Admin

By Sarah Apr 1st 2008 at 11:17 am EDT

Here is a great quote from Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones (from the 60's):
"When this you see, remember me -
And bear me in your mind.
Let all the world say what they may.
Think of me as you find."

billary | Report to Admin

By Gary in Obamaville formerly of Crivitz, WI Apr 1st 2008 at 11:17 am EDT

Again....Billary's words come back to haunt him and his wife.

Link

PR | Report to Admin

By _Stacey_ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:18 am EDT

I have been fwollowing this campaighn since Iowa, its great!

there are three things that i would like to point out;

PRESS

I feel that the campaighn is not getting enough coverage in regards to what they are doing for the communities at gras root level

Secondly we should not have CNN call Jamal, someone press co-od should asign several serrogates to deal with the press. jamal kind but too soft for the Clintons

Personal assistant

By now Barack should have a personal assistant to help him put up a certain image. he cannot afford to blunder like not releasing the tie before bowling

Pro life

the campaighn should come with exactly how he is to handle the question. that was the second time he has been asked and im sure there will be more to come

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By ♥ Tee (a.k.a. Tanya) ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:27 am EDT

Stacey - many have replied to your comment. Just scroll up. No need to repost! :o)

Re: PR | Report to Admin

By _Stacey_ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 am EDT

No reply to my post...any way does anyone know how to contact the campaighn managers ie David etc?

SEN BARACK OBAMA... | Report to Admin

By alpha Apr 1st 2008 at 11:19 am EDT

ATTENTION: OBAMA CAMP

continue your bus trip in Pennsylvania it brings out the very best in you,,,as a human being. I like the small town stop over...it give you character and humanity.

Sen. Barack Obama, will change the world for your
understanding with this world is all about...it's
being, "H U M A N TO M A N K I N D"

Re: SEN BARACK OBAMA... | Report to Admin

By The Fireman Apr 1st 2008 at 11:39 am EDT

Light defeats darkness, truth defeats lies and love defeats evil. These have been the truths I have known in my life, coming from the East Terrace Homes (projects) of east San Antonio. Now 52 years and able to find peace through forgiveness, I add education defeats poverty, excellence defeats bigotry and knowledge equals power.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 1st 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT

Fireman

Thanks for these fine words of Truth and Love.

BHO inspires us all to raise the level of our lives. That's the living definition of Leadership with a capital L.

In my 57 years of blessed life in this remarkable country, there's never been a political movement with the historical Rightness and huge potential of this moment.

Seize the day, Obama family. There are some mountain tops coming into view ....

-- stanley h. for hussein the All-American name

Yes WE Can! | Report to Admin

By Evan Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 am EDT

YES WE CAN!

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

YES WE CAN!

EVERY STATE COUNTS, EVERY VOTE COUNTS, EVERY DONATION COUNTS, EVERY PHONE CALL COUNTS, EVERY VOICE COUNTS!

YES WE CAN!

STATE BY STATE, CROWD BY CROWD, PERSON BY PERSON,

YES WE CAN!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO, FIRED UP AND READY TO VOTE!

YES WE CAN!

Hillary's Mentor? | Report to Admin

By Monica M from TX Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 am EDT

From the NewsMax.com Staff For the story behind the story... Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 5:02 p.m. EST Hillary Gives 'KKK' Byrd Freedom Award In a little-noticed ceremony before she flew off to attend Iowa's Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner Saturday night, Sen. Hillary Clinton presented ex-Klansman-turned-Senator Robert Byrd with the Franklin Roosevelt Institute's Four Freedoms Award. Addressing the crowd in Hyde Park, N.Y., Mrs. Clinton praised Byrd as a mentor, saying he provided a wonderful example for her. "When I think of the Senate, I think of Robert Byrd," the former first lady said, according to an account in the Hyde Park Townsman. It was during Roosevelt's third presidential term that Byrd joined the Klan, saying he wanted to fight communism. And though he left within a year, he continued to advise Klan leaders on how to expand the influence of the anti-black terror group. In 1971, Byrd co-sponsored a measure to have the Senate's main office building named after Sen. Richard Russell, an unabashed white supremacist who led the fight against anti-lynching legislation in the Senate. "He was kind of my mentor," Byrd said recently, noting that Sen. Russell was known as an expert on Senate rules, much like himself. In 2001 Byrd was forced to apologize after he blurted out the "N"-word twice during a nationally televised interview. Editor's note: Hillary has a bold plan to capture the White House ? Click Here Now Read more on this subject in related Hot Topics: DNC Sen. Hillary Clinton

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By TopRamen Apr 1st 2008 at 11:27 am EDT

Link

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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 11:30 am EDT

To be fair, Byrd has apologized for his involvement with the Klan, and invited Barack to speak with him in his office, offering him a signed set of (someone help; was it his journals from his time in Congress??). He shared some wisdom from congress, and Barack was easily able to forgive him, or maybe found that he never needed to.

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By Obamacan Chris Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 am EDT

Byrd wrote a history of the Senate that is several volumes long. During Barack's first week or so in office he visited Senator Byrd, who gave him a signed copy of these books.

(I just finished reading Audacity of Hope. this is chronicaled there.)

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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 11:49 am EDT

Thanks, I thought that's what it was! Thanks to Audacity, via Barack!!

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT

agreed. old man Byrd has definitely been a voice of reason when it comes to the criminals that currently run our country. it seems like he has been battling BushCo. most of the way......

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By Saska Apr 1st 2008 at 11:35 am EDT

Newsmax is ultra-conservative. Take with a shaker of salt.

BIG MO....... | Report to Admin

By Indiana Apr 1st 2008 at 11:23 am EDT

I am glad to see Speaker Pelosi saying that HRC should stay in. If she is percieved as being bullied to drop out, we will certainly see another NH, except that, this time we are actually behind in the polls, therefore, the margin might be 5 times more. I am sorry to bring up identity politics but women do not like to see her being pushed around, as I am sure many blacks may have seen the situation if the roles were reversed. Let's keep hoping and fighting, until then, bring the latees in!

Re: BIG MO....... | Report to Admin

By JakeBarnes Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Exactly. Don't let her play the victim. We can beat HRC fair and square in any given contest(s)--that's been demonstrated through this primary season.

THE REAL THREAT TO DEMOCRACY | Report to Admin

By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:24 am EDT

Before Sen. Obama began to widen his delegate lead, one would be hard pressed to find most in the MSM questioning his patriotism, now... well. I watched this tactic used as Bush argued with Congress and the American people to invade Iraq. Remember that strategy? Simply accuse someone of being anti-American or unpatriotic, no matter what they said, their words would be twisted and a phantom argument would surface which would put the opponent of the war on the offense because they were now defending their very right to have an opinion about invading Iraq. Question the President... you're unpatriotic. Say your government was wrong to invade Iraq... you're anti-American. Remember? Some excellent journalists lost their jobs because they didn't fall in line. MSM allowed politics to come before the public’s interest. What do I mean? Well... when was the last time you saw the body of a dead marine come home in a coffin draped in the American flag? Why aren't we allowed to see the thousands of paraplegic soldiers coming home in wheel cheers? MSM never misses an opportunity to show the able bodied marine leaving in a cloud of balloons and kisses when they are going off to war torn Iraq, do they?

Today someone posted a Link from Bill Moyer's Journal where he discusses the real threat to Democracy, media mega conglomerates such as Rupert Murdoch's World Corp. Moyer also confirms that Murdoch is financially backing Sen. Clinton's campaign. And Stephen C. Rose writes "Make no mistake, the Murdoch-FOX attack on Sen. Obama is not playing games for ratings. It is dead earnest and mandated from the top." We need to be vigilant about sharing this information with undecided voters, so when they turn on Fox News (however unfortunate that thought is), they are at least looking through an filtered prism.

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By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:27 am EDT

Link

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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 11:51 am EDT

just to repeat;

And Stephen C. Rose writes "Make no mistake, the Murdoch-FOX attack on Sen. Obama is not playing games for ratings. It is dead earnest and mandated from the top."

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By Joseph from Dallas TX Apr 1st 2008 at 11:25 am EDT

According to Daily Kos Barack got one more delegate from Mississipi because he worn 62.5% of the vote

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 am EDT

Actually, he got 2 more! :)

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By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Mississippi Certified Results Today: Obama + 2 (Updated2x)

Link

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

SWEET!!!

Nancy Pelosi | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 am EDT

Thank you for your post on Nancy Pelosi. I also emailed her and said that I believed she caved into the power of the wealthy and that it was apparent that she does business as usual.

Here is the link to email her with your thoughts. Joan

Link

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:28 am EDT

Ann Curry's eyes are saying something, as she interviews Obama. Watch out Ann,you'll be drinking the kool-aid soon,if you dont watch it.

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By Radu Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

This is NOT caving in. She can't change the rules - she's stating the rules. She didn't back down on her opinion.

But most importantly, she said SDs should COME OUT NOW and put their money where their mouth is - i.e. if they think somebody should be pres, they should be campaigning for them NOW.

This is important, because it robs Hill of "plausible deniability". If more supers come out, it'll be over sooner.

I expect more calls like this soon. Most people should state their current preference at least, even if they can't promise to vote one way or another, at least they should be out on the record.

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By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

The worst thing you can do is get caught up in being manipulated on this blog by reading someone else opinion and embracing it as fact. Nancy Pelosi is being extremely clever, she knows the body politic better than you and me, so everything she has said to the press before and after receiving pressure from Clinton surrogates has been to keep the Democrats focused as a united entity. What she did in that interview was remove the Clinton's argument by confirming that she also believes that everyone should have their voice heard. It was very politically savvy of her, well done Nancy!

The best contribution you can make to this "movement for change" is to recognize game, as it is played on this blog EVERYDAY!

Peace

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By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 11:47 am EDT

Oh Pulease.......

So I guess you think Bill Richardson 'caved' because he decided to support BO, after he said the delegates should follow the voters in his state?

Actually she is NOT betraying us at all. She is asking the delegates to step up to the plate and work for the candidate they support. She wants to help end this thing so the will of the people will be upheld.

PLEASE everyone continue to support Dean, Pelosi et al. They really are in our corner. Can't say the same for the Dem establishment, like the DLC, and all of Hillary's cronies, but Pelosi and Dean are not at all part of that group.

Re: Nancy Pelosi | Report to Admin

By Kat from TN Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 am EDT

Whatever Pelosi's real feeling are, she has to be neutral right now. I saw her interview on GMA this morning, and she said exactly what she should be saying.

YIPPEEE!!!! | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:26 am EDT

It's OFFICIAL! We won TEXAS by FIVE delegates:

(copied from First Read)

Delegate update: Obama wins TXPosted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 10:12 AM by Domenico Montanaro
Filed Under: 2008, Obama
From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
NBC News has allocated the remaining nine Texas caucus delegates, 7-2, in favor of Obama. That means the Illinois senator has won the most delegates, 99-94, as a result of both the Texas primary and caucuses.

Obama now leads by 129 in the overall delegate count, 1637-1508. Obama leads by 162 pledged delegates, 1415-1253. (There remains just one delegate unallocated from Democrats Abroad.) Clinton leads among superdelegates, 255-222, per the NBC News Political Unit count.

Also note, the Obama campaign has passed around that it has picked up two delegates in Mississippi, showing Obama with a 20-13 lead. NBC News' count remains 19-14 for Obama so far.

Re: YIPPEEE!!!! | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 am EDT

It would be nice to see some big headlines "OBAMA WINS TEXAS", but not likely...

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 am EDT

Does this mean they will report on msm channels today? I sure hope so. I have been so depressed the last day and half. This will pull me right back up.

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By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 am EDT

Thanks so much for posting the GOOD NEWS!!!!

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:35 am EDT

Usually Chuck Todd reports on TV what has been in his columns at First Read. But, he always tends to low key it...so I'm sure it'll get mentioned...somewhat... :P

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 11:37 am EDT

...and don't forget that, according to Hillary, Texas isn't an "important" big state. But, WE WILL change that in November, WON'T WE?!?!?!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 am EDT

OBAMA WINS TEXAS
Link

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 3:22 pm EDT

Maybe tonight on Keith O. only; the other MSM tend to downplay, if not ouright refuse to report the real news if it's unfavorable to HRC! Nothing new.

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 am EDT

I don't believe she's caving... she's being smart. Well played Nancy, well played.

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

I concur.

She is House Speaker first. She has to make sure that she is clear and not 'biased', you know that word.

But besides we all know who she is for.. lol the true winner

Obama '08

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 am EDT

I agree that she betrayed us. She is now skirting the issue. If she really wanted to back up her previous statement she would have said that she feels that the super delegates should vote for the one who is ahead n delegates BUT the delegates are also free to vote as they wish. I feel this was a cop out. Joan

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

Actually she is NOT betraying us at all. She is asking the delegates to step up to the plate and work for the candidate they support. She wants to help end this thing so the will of the people will be upheld.

PLEASE everyone continue to support Dean, Pelosi et al. They really are in our corner. Can't say the same for the Dem establishment, like the DLC, and all of Hillary's cronies, but Pelosi and Dean are not at all part of that group.

Re: Pelosi betrays us | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT

Hey now everyone just calm down.

I don't want to start hearing the "judas "comments and the Carville act from THIS campaign!!!

Pelosi and ALLLLLLLL the supers still know that they will not overturn the will of the voters.

I think this is just a tactic to try and offset HRC claim that BO and his surrogents are trying to "disenfranchise" the voters by ending this thing before others can vote. That is HRC new game plan. She has been doing this with Michigan and Florida and now she will try and use it for the rest of the states.

I think the supers are GLAD that they don't HAVE to elect another Clinton-(with the exception of Carville et al) and they can actually use the "will of the voters" as an excuse!!! (and they REALLY think BO is a MUCH better candidate too)!!!!!!

So don;t worry and be happy!!!!

WE ARE WINNING THIS!!!!

MORE DLEGATES.
MORE STATES.
MORE POPULAR VOTE.

(Someone had this on their post and I like it!!! and I am not PLAGERIZING!!!)

John McCain's free pass from the press | Report to Admin

By jakuva Apr 1st 2008 at 11:29 am EDT

Eugene Robinson on Bush/McCain botched Iraq policy

Link

Very good read

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By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:32 am EDT

Thanks so much for posting the link!

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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 12:04 pm EDT

i <3 eugene!

Wish Everyone Could Hear Him | Report to Admin

By Disabled Vet 2000 Apr 1st 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

I wish he could speak to every American in person! I f that were the case he would win by a landslide! Every time I hear him speak it makes me proud to be an Obamacan, but most of all; proud to be an American!

Re: Wish Everyone Could Hear Him | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:34 am EDT

Agreed, hopefully we can get some undecided voters to some of the larger rallies or meetings in PA.

Re: Wish Everyone Could Hear Him | Report to Admin

By CathyfromWilliamsburgVA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:38 am EDT

I agree completely! I just finished reading the Audacity of Hope the other day and even though I have been an ardent Obama supporter, I was so impressed and touched. He is an outstanding writer --but his writing just reveals what a thoughtful, deeply caring person he is. He is no doubt a once in a lifetime candidate.

Re: Wish Everyone Could Hear Him | Report to Admin

By Georgia For Obama/Yes We Can Apr 1st 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

I ordered a lot of his books from Amazon a couple months ago, and if you really want to know the man, read his books. They are so insightful, honest, and shows his character and brillance. Audacity of Hope, the one by Mendell, and I started Dreams last night and read for hours and didn't want to put it down. This man really loves his family, his country, all people and I understand now why he is running.

Great General Election Site | Report to Admin

By Obama/Olbermann Apr 1st 2008 at 11:31 am EDT

ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND DEMOCRATS A LIKE SHOULD REVIEW THIS WEBSITE THEN PASS ON TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. LEAVE A COMMENT OR TWO AS WELL .

Link

Donate | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:37 am EDT

It's April....the March madness has ended with Dinner with Barack. Barack still has a way to go and he needs our financial support. He said yesterday that it was because of us that he could go on and not have to worry about finances...

Also, has anyone heard about the NY primary?

Donate, Donate, Donate....
Make calls....

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Dawn who never stopped believing that Obama would be the President of the United States Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 am EDT

We are fired up and ready in Pennsylvania.. . . . By the way Florida loves Obama!!

Re: Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:40 am EDT

so does California!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

So does Virginia

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By Carrie Apr 1st 2008 at 11:50 am EDT

So does Indiana!

Re: Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Cheerio Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 am EDT

So does North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 am EDT

Connecticut too!!!

Re: Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT

add so does Maryland!!!

Re: Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Canada4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT

So does Canada! :-)

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By Jason from Kildare, Ireland Apr 1st 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

So does Ireland

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By GoBO 08 Apr 1st 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

So does Illinois! We did first!

Re: Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Maxx - Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

VIDEO - Light hearted 'Leno' gotta love those women at the view lol

Link

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

I noticed that too on the VIEW...You have to love though...Jay Leno likes Obama too!!!

Does anyone have a link.. | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:33 am EDT

for Obama's townhall meeting at 11:45 ?

Re: Does anyone have a link.. | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:37 am EDT

try cnn.com/live

Colbert raised the bar again. | Report to Admin

By Frank from Holland Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 am EDT

The Colbert's challenge bar has been raised again. Now it's up to 150,000.
Now I know it is for a good cause, but personally I would like to achieve a goal first before you set a new goal. And I wouldn't mind a recognition that we are now close to 150% of the original goal instead of 66% of the new one.

Link

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Apr 1st 2008 at 11:39 am EDT

I've given several donations and I'm completely done with this. My $$ go directly to BO campaign until Colbert gives us a much bigger plug.

Comedy Central may not be jazzed on Colbert making a big deal over his pet fundraising project - so be it, they can raise their own money in PA.

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By alex Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 am EDT

It looks like Colbert is moving the goal posts just like the MSM does in favor of Hillary.

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By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 11:42 am EDT

I agree. In the end, he might just give the credit to the "candidates" for their contributions.

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By Frank from Holland Apr 1st 2008 at 11:39 am EDT

oops. Wrong link.

Link

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By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 am EDT

I think Colbert is trying to pull a Hillary...moving the goalposts.

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

i think we need to redirect nall of our money to the Obama campaign. period. we can fix schools once he is President.

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By jakuva Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

Colbert let us down last night. He didn't even show how much ahead the Obama supporters were ahead - just said HRC was 'in second' last night (the fine print showed $80k to a measely $10k or something like that). This is about Colbert showing how much influence he has - he's certainly not about supporting Obama outright, or he would have given Obama supporters a better shout out last night. I expected better of him.

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:54 am EDT

I don't even watch his show. But I watched last night and I was disappointed.
I still like helping children in PA but he could have spent a little more time on it.

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By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT

It is very unfortunate. We know. Keep donating peeps. He'll get tired of keeping changing the goal from our overwhelming donations.

Most importantly it's for the children
Link

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By Sarah "that's my name again" Hussein D. in MD, who woke up in a new nation today Apr 1st 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT

Exactly, let's help children by getting BO elected as POTUS which will have a much bigger impact on children in PA and the other 49 states -

Next thing we know, Colbert will bust us for being "suckers" and meeting whatever goal post is set/raised no matter how high.

Back to contributing *directly* to the BO campaign!

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By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT

exactly.

Re: Colbert raised the bar again. | Report to Admin

By Obamacan Chris Apr 1st 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT

I was concerned about them raising the bar again and suggested this morning to Donors Choose that they expand the reach beyond Pennsylvania to other upcoming primary states, NC, WV, IN, etc... This is the response I just got from Zach at Donors Choose:

Hi Chris -

Thanks so much for supporting public education, while supporting both Colbert & Obama! You make some great points - and I'll be sure to share them with our CEO. My guess is that he'll even mention them to Stephen Colbert himself next time they talk. The decision to expand the challenge is really in Colbert's hands - as this whole thing was his idea and we are so grateful for his help that we're basically just taking orders from him. :-) For instance - it was at his suggestion that the goal be raised again.

Hopefully we can expand this further - and we might do that on our own after the PA primary has passed. To do that now would steal some of Colbert's thunder, though, and you don't want to get on his bad side.
;-)

Thanks again for your email and support!

- Zach

Hopefully will have an impact on this promotion. I agree it is frustrating to keep having the bar raised but hopefully they will take this suggestion and modify the drive a little.

I think is is still a very worthy charity since I have a wife and daughter who both work in public education and they always spend out of their own pocket for this type of school projects.

Re: Colbert raised the bar again. | Report to Admin

By Cheryl in Eastern WA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

I gave them money and now wish I had donated to the BO campaign. If HRC supporters start to catch us, I may give more, but not right now.
However, it may come out in the end. I sure hope the PA schools learn who gave the money.

Re: Colbert raised the bar again. | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

I've always said what Michelle Obama says: Until BHO is sitting behind the desk in the oval office, he'll be getting all my money, which he did as of yesterday! Maxed out!).

I will now look to donate to one of the "special fundraiser interests", but if BHO becomes prez. he is in a better position to help ALL children!!!!!!
Especially, since this Colbert seems to be playing games without giving proper recognition to where it is due and squeezing the donors by raising the bar!

Thinking about one that represents Vets so I can continue to donate!

Stay in PA | Report to Admin

By John in S.Florida Apr 1st 2008 at 11:36 am EDT

If the recent polls are any indication..Barack Obama should spend more time in PA. I hope the campaign people will consider extending the bus tour and make plans for another Bus Tour in the following weeks.

Re: Stay in PA | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:40 am EDT

John...when it gets closer to the voting date you'll see BO in PA way more frequently...

Fund Raising | Report to Admin

By Joanna Apr 1st 2008 at 11:37 am EDT

How did we do for Fundraising in March?

Re: Fund Raising | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

Joanna...I think we all are waiting and expecting better results than in February...

Any thing is possible...

Let's get rolling financially for an awesome April!!!!

Can someone put up a link for their fundraising page???

more votes, delegates, states-Obama '08

Re: Fund Raising | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

Please come visit my little O-page! We gotta raise some more buck$ for Obama!

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:48 am EDT

Joe I need your link of do I just click on your name???

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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 12:07 pm EDT

how about RIGHT clicking his name, leaves you where you are on the page, and open a new window, read this man's blog...but only if you've had your caffeine! in-depth stuff there!!

Re: Fund Raising | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

ha! so true though, i guess. i never knew about the right click thing.......sweet.

has anyone told you they love you yet today, mary?

i do!

Re: Fund Raising | Report to Admin

By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 am EDT

Lets start donating in April by helping me reach my fundraising goal.

Link

I will return the favor in near future.

Thanks

Re: Fund Raising | Report to Admin

By John in S.Florida Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

Lets not set unrealistic expectations. I'm sure the campaign fundraising was impressive in March but I don't think we'll see February #s.

Re: Nancy Pelosi | Report to Admin

By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

The worst thing you can do is get caught up in being manipulated on this blog by reading someone else opinion and embracing it as fact. Nancy Pelosi is being extremely clever, she knows the body politic better than you and me, so everything she has said to the press before and after receiving pressure from Clinton surrogates has been to keep the Democrats focused as a united entity. What she did in that interview was remove the Clinton's argument by confirming that she also believes that everyone should have their voice heard. It was very politically savvy of her, well done Nancy!

The best contribution you can make to this "movement for change" is to recognize game, as it is played on this blog EVERYDAY!

Peace

HRC on CNN.... | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 11:41 am EDT

Quote:

"Senator Obama said he is tired of the campaign."

Really? Did I miss the rally when he confessed this.

Re: HRC on CNN.... | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

Was that a quote that was said by the senator from NY? She has been pushing this that Obama wants this to end and is trying to get the sympathy vote.

Re: HRC on CNN.... | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 am EDT

Yep, that was her way of saying the Obama campaign has asked her to get out of the race. However, the way it came out in front of her audience was that Obama was cocky and tired of playing games with her.....as though he belittled her.

Re: HRC on CNN.... | Report to Admin

By Kat from TN Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 am EDT

HILLARY! We are ALL tired of this campaign. Every day McCain makes gaffes totally not covered by the press because they are all consumed by your five act flame out.

The only person NOT tired of this campaign is you, because you gain strength by drinking the blood of freshly killed puppies.

Ok, that was a little much, but you get my general idea.

Re: Stay in PA | Report to Admin

By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 1st 2008 at 11:46 am EDT

I couldn't agree more. BO needs to be ready to win the battle of last 72 hours. In OH and TX he spent most of his time defending himself.

If Barack wins PA even with 1% margin Hillary should end this race. However I have already seen comments by Hillary's staff that Indiana is important.

The goal posts keep on moving.

heads up | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 am EDT

upcoming town hall meeting in a couple of minutes.

Link

if cnn.com events menu is correct.

Re: heads up | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 am EDT

Its not on yet, the bummssssssss

Re: heads up | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 am EDT

oh goodie, it's up. i wondered for a sec if this was the fake event that somebody put out as a prank.

We know the real McCain | Report to Admin

By steve-hope Apr 1st 2008 at 11:43 am EDT

If McCain would want to introduce himself as the son of war heroes ,he can as well tell the country all the not-so-good legacies of his grand and great-grand fathers who had plantations and had more than 52 slaves who work and bled for them to prosper as American.

Mccain , please tell America all you know about your family history not only war heroes.
You are an opportunist,it wouldn't fly.

Re: HRC on CNN.... | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

No trick. I just saw this on CNN....

She was giving her "I'm a fighter" speech in front of the AFL-CIO org.

April Fundraising | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

Something tells me that even when we kick Hillary's ass in PA, this crazy Primary will continue on.......

We will need to keep up the donations and the calls for awhile longer.

Please visit my personal O-page page throw in a couple dollars to help get this man into the White House.

Be sure to take a moment and read some of my shocking, tin-foil posts while you are visiting. Be sure to wear your 3-D glasses......

Re: Today's link? | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:51 am EDT

Cnn.com/link is starting right nowLink

Re: Today's link? | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 11:53 am EDT

are you guys getting audio?

Re: Today's link? | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 am EDT

CNN sucks, audio goes in and out

Hope Vs Fear The Vlog | Report to Admin

By Obama/Olbermann Apr 1st 2008 at 11:47 am EDT

ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS AND DEMOCRATS A LIKE SHOULD REVIEW THIS WEBSITE THEN PASS ON TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. LEAVE A COMMENT OR TWO AS WELL .

Link

Re: Nancy Pelosi | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

ok - this is silly. This is just a divide and conquer mentality. She is on our side. How foolish and fair-weather-friend would Obama supports look if we send thank you letters one day and condemnations the next for people who are on our side in this fight!

Stop with the Pelosi bashing already. I'm beginning to suspect outside influence here to divide the party.

Re: Nancy Pelosi | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT

Guys come on!

We are starting to sound like Carville.

Pelosi is not caving. The supers WILL NOT OVERTURN the will of the people. And I for one think they are GLAD that they don;t have to elect another CLinton.

They like BO and they WILL come out for him, either now or later.

I think this is just tactic to try and offset HRC new plan of attacks that BO and his surrogents are trying to "disenfranchise" the voters by ending this before everyone gets to vote.

She is not caving and the supers know what is up.

As Bill Clinton would say "Chill". LOL

WE ARE WINNING!!!

MORE DELEGATES
MORE STATES
MORE POPULAR VOTE

Obama 08

Obama LIVE!!!!! AVOID CNN LINK....... | Report to Admin

By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 am EDT

Obama LIVE!!!!!!

Link

Re: Obama LIVE!!!!! AVOID CNN LINK....... | Report to Admin

By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:50 am EDT

Sorry that is CNN LINK....LOL

our Next President of the USA | Report to Admin

By Arlene Apr 1st 2008 at 11:49 am EDT

You heard it folks, Our Next President of the USA Barack Obama WE CAN'T WAIT any longer, we need
action now, on Healthcare, Economy and ending
this WAR which has taken money away from Us, You,
your Children ...and can you imagine...All of the money the Feds spent on the war in Iraq in the last 7 years....Could have taken care of
Healthcare, the changed the real estate market-housing market,jobs that went overseas because Companies decided NOT TO PAY AMERICANS for those jobs.... Social Security
would have stayed financially balanced....
Senator Barack Obama is the ONLY one who can help us dig out from this dark whole of wasteful
spending...
Both other opponents have done nothing to help us folks...Remember that ..please..

YES WE CAN
and
YES WE WILL

AND WE WILL NOT WAIT....

Arlene and the gang in KENT
Seattle, Spokane, and beyond ..Washington

Townhall Meeting | Report to Admin

By Nicky from Fort Lauderdale, FL Apr 1st 2008 at 11:50 am EDT

Obama Townhall Meeting Live

Link

New SurveyUSA poll in PA | Report to Admin

By Nicky from Fort Lauderdale, FL Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 am EDT

I think SurveyUSA is a more realistic PA Poll

Clinton 53, Obama 41

Re: New SurveyUSA poll in PA | Report to Admin

By Ilya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 am EDT

I like the other one better..

Although always have to keep working like we're 20 points behind...

Re: New SurveyUSA poll in PA | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT

This poll is good news...The last SUSA poll had us down by 19 points, so we've gone up 8 points.... That's great! :)

Re: New SurveyUSA poll in PA | Report to Admin

By jakuva Apr 1st 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT

Yes, pay close attention to the surveyUSA numbers. They are the only polling outfit that has been remotely accurate this season. Almost got TX correct (and they would have if evil crossover Republicans had not voted for Hillary).

Re: New SurveyUSA poll in PA | Report to Admin

By Jay "Hussein" PhD Apr 1st 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

I agree. I think we should stay away from the polls.

Seeing 5% will only disappoint us if its larger. I say we go with the pessimistic view (totally not me) and realize the hill is steep. This will keep us on our toes and fight harder.

Re: New SurveyUSA poll in PA | Report to Admin

By Richard -Awe Kooda Bilaxpak Kuuxshish- Hussein from Illinois Apr 1st 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT

I believe the truth is not that you find Survey USA more realistic, but that since you are an HRC supporter you find that poll more comforting.

Nevertheless, that same poll showed Obama behind by 19% just a couple weeks ago. So according to that poll and the Rassm. Obama has closed the gap by about 35% per week.

Consider the time and money your are wasting on HRC, she has no path to the nomination. Come along with us to change America with an honest, trustworthy and brilliant candidate.

Obama LIVE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:52 am EDT

Obama LIVE!!!!

Link

Re: Obama LIVE!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 am EDT

That crowd is FIRED UP!!!

Re: ATTENTION: THE RICHEST PEOPLE IN CONGRESS!! MUST SEE NOW!! | Report to Admin

By Donald from Camden, ME Apr 1st 2008 at 11:58 am EDT

Actually I would believe that Ted Kennedy would be worth many times that in actual worth... however, I am sure it is hidden and buried in many places not directly accountable to him... The Kennedy's are billionaires and then some...

Re: ATTENTION: THE RICHEST PEOPLE IN CONGRESS!! MUST SEE NOW!! | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT

good god, how is jane harman that rich?

remember, mccain wont release his tax records either.

I hate april fools day!!! | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 11:55 am EDT

All morning I've been hearing good news, things that I've been dying to hear, like hillary dropping out, and each time I've fallen for it only to be disappointed LOL!!! I might go crazy by the end of the day lolololol! :D

Re: I hate april fools day!!! | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 am EDT

they are loving him in the crowd...I'm excited!!!

Yes We Can. | Report to Admin

By Dan in NH Apr 1st 2008 at 11:56 am EDT

Capitol Steps April fools on NPR

TOO MUCH!!!!!!

Let it Be----Huckabee

LEADERSHIP IS OBAMA'S BEST QUALITY | Report to Admin

By Ton from Lynnwood, WA Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

Very interesting article on the leadership qualities of Barack Obama. Link

4/1 Morning News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the April 1st *morning* news content!

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

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

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

New York Post Endorses Obama!! | Report to Admin

By Lynne Apr 1st 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

Link

Excerpt:

"Democrats in 22 states across America go to the polls next Tuesday to pick between two presidential prospects: Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

We urge them to choose Obama - an untried candidate, to be sure, but preferable to the junior senator from New York.

Obama represents a fresh start.

His opponent, and her husband, stand for déjà vu all over again - a return to the opportunistic, scandal-scarred, morally muddled years of the almost infinitely self-indulgent Clinton co-presidency.

Does America really want to go through all that once again?

It will - if Sen. Clinton becomes president.

That much has become painfully apparent.

Bill Clinton's thuggishly self-centered campaign antics conjure so many bad, sad memories that it's hard to know where to begin"

April Fundraising | Report to Admin

By Joanna Apr 1st 2008 at 11:59 am EDT

Link

Here is my fundraising page. Lets start April out with a bang. As manuy of you know the number one Obama supporter in the world is my mom Loretta. She has lung and breast cancer but has been doing ok. She ended up in the hospital the day before yesterday with her heart acting up. With that said, I'm not able to give yet for April. I'm saving my money incase I have to fly out to CA earlier than I had initially planned on the 12th.

Please donate to my page if you are looking for a place to drop some money. If you're tapped too say a prayer for my mom.

Thanks

jd

WELL, THERE GOES THAT ARGUMENT | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 1st 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT

Late yesterday ,a different Gallup Poll from the one you saw earlier yesterday:

ASKED OF DEMOCRATS AND "DEMOCRATIC LEANING INDEPENDENTS":

In your view, would Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama have a better chance of defeating John McCain in the Presidential election in November?

59% Obama
30% Clinton
4% Same
7% No Opinion

ASKED OF REPUBLICANS AND "REPUBLICAN LEANING INDPENEDENTS":

In your view, would John McCain have a better chance of defeating Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama in the Presidential election in November?

22% Obama
64% Clinton
11% Same
3% No Opinion

On the Democratic side, twice as many believe that Obama is the stronger candidate; and on the Republican side a whopping three times as many believe Obama is the stronger candidate.

This is the most impressive polling result I have seen this year. I wonder how the opponent's campaign will spin this one?

Link

Re: WELL, THERE GOES THAT ARGUMENT | Report to Admin

By Maria Apr 1st 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT

they said it was "just a moment in time" and that polls change all the time....

CLINTON BLUNDERS SUBJECT OF WSJ ARTICLE TODAY | Report to Admin

By Sheila Apr 1st 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT

Thought this WSJ article today might be of interest.

Link

Dems and GOPs agree: BHO's the one | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Apr 1st 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT

This is the most important poll I've seen lately.

It needs to be brought to the attention of EVERY super-delegate.

Dems know it, 2 to 1. GOPs know it, 3 to 1. BHO's the strongest champion We The People have got.

Dems and GOPs agreeing, by landslide margins ... dang, there are some ice cubes clinking in Satan's scotch right about now....

-- stanley h. for hussein the All-American name

Re: Dems and GOPs agree: BHO's the one | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT

i'm sure they know, and yet they still drag their feet.

Re: WELL, THERE GOES THAT ARGUMENT | Report to Admin

By Maria Apr 1st 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT

they said it was "just a moment in time" and that polls change all the time....

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

Re: Post bad things about the Ausiie pm | Report to Admin

By Trish - Working To Elect That One Apr 1st 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Mocking ANY foreign leader is not in the spirit of what Obama is about. We cannot expect every person in every nation to agree with us on everything. That is what Bush and his cronies expect. We allow for differences and respect those who disagree with us. Or are we just so much talk?

New video | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT

This is a new video regarding the Iraq war. It is a MUST see.

Link

Re: New video | Report to Admin

By Maria Apr 1st 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT

That's a powerful video. Hope it gets aired on the MSM...

Obama Live On CNN | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT

★ ☆ ★ ☆ Obama LIVE...( Link ) ★ ☆ ★ ☆

Drum For Obama | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 1st 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT

Drum circles create energy and unity among people. We connect with each other from the rhythm of the beats.

So bring out your drums, your shakers, and other instruments and help create positive energy and synergy for the Obama campaign. NO DRUM? I hear plastic pails work just fine.

Here is the link with details:
Link

Re: Drum For Obama | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT

These people are FIRED UP !!!

Link

OBAMA'S RALLY crowd, they are infected with the obamamania. We might just take PA,if this keeps up.

WOO HOO

Re: Drum For Obama | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

i love drums at protest rallies. i'm kinda disappointed barack's rallies don't open up with more drum corps.

Postcards | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT

I was told to send postcards to Ohio - but I thought we are sending them to Pa ? I need an address so I can send mine out , please :-)

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Futbolmom5 Apr 1st 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT

Robyn-
I, too, am sending PA postcards. They are being handled by 'TaLisha' from Ohio. The address I have is for Gahanna, OH. I think they're being distributed from there. Anybody know otherwise?

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Amy, Bethesda, Md. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT

POSTCARDS go to Talisa Shepard, c/o Women for Obama
146 N. Hamilton Road, #168 Gahanna, OH. 43230

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT

That address was for the Ohio campaign. There is a PA address somewhere. Please send your postcards to PA not OH.

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Amy, Bethesda, Md. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

Talisa said headquarters is giving them the PA. address's of undecided women and they will affix them and send them on.

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Apr 1st 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

ok, my bad. Here was the original msg:

You are invited to join women volunteers across the US in writing postcards to women in Pennsylvania that asks for their vote for Barack Obama. The goal is to write at least 100,000 postcards by April 7th - together we can achieve this goal!

Here is how to participate in 3 easy steps:

STEP ONE: Individually or with other women in your community, purchase 10 or more postcards for each of you to write along with post card stamps. If possible, purchase postcards that represent your city or state.

STEP TWO: If writing postcards in a group, have a Postcard Party to get them all written and posted at the same time. Each postcard message should be brief and to the point - no more than 2-4 sentences. The following provides sample language:

Dear Fellow Voter,

I voted (or I am voting) for Barack Obama for President because he is the best candidate to bring our country together to solve the problems we are facing. This is the type of leadership we need right now. I hope that you will vote for Barack too.

Sincerely, (Sign Your Name, City and State)
STEP THREE: Put stamps on each card, leave the return address and mailing address areas on each card blank (the cards will be addressed by volunteers), and mail all of your postcards together in an envelope(s) or box to:

WFO Post Card Campaign
193 E. Rich Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Please mail your postcards no later than Monday, April 7th.

TaLisa Sheppard

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT

Ok - I was given a different Ohio address , lol I am so confused ! LOL

Any help - Bueller ...Bueller ?

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Yvonne--- for World Peace Apr 1st 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

Email TaLisa if you want confirmation. She prefers the Gahanna address, because the Columbus address is their headquarters, and it isn't always open.

For expediency send them to the Gahanna address posted here somewhere. It is true, the Columbus address was on the original message, and will work.

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By AZgrammy-'O'-wing Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

Thanks for the postcard-person address.
My effort has been to get my Letter-To Editor into every newspaper in PA.
But perhaps sending the message on postcards would be more effective?
Almost every day I email Rush L. asking him to stop, but naturally he ignores me.
Lest any one think he is only blowing smoke, I heard somewhere that PA had 86,000 Republicans change their voter registration to Democrat! If a huge segment of 86,000 are doing what Rush asked them to do, it is a BIG number of votes for HRC. She thinks SHE is the reason for her Ohio and Texas wins, ugh!

Here is my L to Ed. if anyone in PA would copy-paste to an email, and send to their local paper, Please?
To Editor:
Republican to fellow Pennsylvania Republicans about April Primary election in your state. If you have bought into Rush Limbaughs "Operation Chaos" directive, asking you to vote for HRC, and against Barack Obama, carefully consider that whomever you vote for, you may end up with as YOUR President! Rush may sit and chortle over the prospect of creating chaos in the Democratic Party, but if SHE gets the nomination, then circumstances in Iraq go badly for McCain, we will have HER for President! Can YOU live with THAT? If you cannot stomach "Billary" in the White House again, vote FOR Barack Obama.

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Yvonne--- for World Peace Apr 1st 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

I sent mine out already and was also confused about the address issue.

TaLisa emailed me back, and said to send them to the Gahanna address.

Women for Obama in Ohio are spearheading the campaign. They have the PA mailing database and will label our cards with the voter addresses and drop them at the post office.

Re: Postcards | Report to Admin

By Heather in WA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

alright, now i am confused. i have two different addresses to send these to and i have 225 cards ready to send out today. can somebody give the final word on this....please?

Colbert Report | Report to Admin

By Dawn who never stopped believing that Obama would be the President of the United States Apr 1st 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT

I was also disappointed last night at how Colbert reported the numbers. I know that the important thing here is that we help the kids.

However, with such a huge margin between the almost $100,000 Obama supporters raised and the measly 15,000 or so HRC supporters have raised, I believe it warranted some mention.

I think we have done our part there to meet the $66,000 set originally and we should now try to focus on making sure our candidate is funded to carry these primaries thru Puerto Rico.

Yes we can!!!

Texas win on msnbc | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT

There was just a specific 1-min. segment on MSNBC's show with Tamarin (?sp)...about our official win in Texas. Thank you msnbc.

Re: Texas win on msnbc | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT

Yeah,I know its hurting them to annouce our win, but NA NA NAH NA NA

WE WON TEXAS !!!

Re: Texas win on msnbc | Report to Admin

By Shiva Apr 1st 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT

MSM misspoke!

Like HRC, whole Main Stream Media 'misspoke' about Texas.

Habitual missSpeakers!

Re: Texas win on msnbc | Report to Admin

By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT

LOL...well there goes Clinton argument that she won all the "Big" states that are "important" in the General Election....LMHO!!!!!!!!

Re: Texas win on msnbc | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 1st 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT

oh, don't you know that Texas isn't an "important" big state...anymore? it's too red, so wouldn't help anyway... :P

Re: Texas win on msnbc | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT

i liked chuck todd's reminder the other day on cspan: barack has won more primaries than the other one, not just more caucuses.

Fundraiser! | Report to Admin

By Pintos for Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT

I have been raising money since february for my fundraiser, but havent had much luck!

Yesterday, I received a few nice donations, and want to thank everyone who donated! :-)

I am trying to meet my goal of $2500 in the month of April, in honor of my son's 2nd birthday, and in honor of the child I am due to have in April as well! :-)

Will you help my family reach our goal? :-)

Link

WATCH THIS... | Report to Admin

By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT

Hillary's NAFTA-GATE:

Link

check it out...digg it...spread it!!!

Re: WATCH THIS... | Report to Admin

By Maxx - Apr 1st 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT

Just read on TPM...

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), who is supporting Hillary Clinton, went seriously off-message in an interview with Canadian public radio.

"If I had to make a prediction right now, I'd say Barack Obama is going to be the next president," Cleaver said. "I will be stunned if he's not the next president of the United States."

Link

Re: WATCH THIS... | Report to Admin

By Cool Chick for Obama-Austin,TX Apr 1st 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

digg itLink
thanks jedreport!

Re: Floodgate has began!!! | Report to Admin

By Shawn Apr 1st 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT

What am I falling for? It's basic arithmetic. You add up her campaigns debts (including her self-loan) and subtract it from her cash on hand. As of March 1, Hillary's campaign was in the red. This is not something she could fudge. These are documents that have to be filed with the FEC.

Hillary Clinton's NAFTA Story Exposed (new video) | Report to Admin

By Will&Skill Apr 1st 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT

Hillary Clinton says she opposed NAFTA from the beginning. That's not what the record says, and this new video aims to expose Hillary Clinton's NAFTA story as the "sniper fire" nonsense that it really is.

Link

Re: Hillary Clinton's NAFTA Story Exposed (new video) | Report to Admin

By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT

lol...great minds?

How much did we raise in March? | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT

How much did we raise in March?

Re: How much did we raise in March? | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

how much do you think we raised?

Re: How much did we raise in March? | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

I would like to see us match our $55 million in February (only 29 days in February, 31 in March).

Any word?

Re: How much did we raise in March? | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

my guess was 30 mill.

no, i haven't seen any word.

Re: How much did we raise in March? | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 1st 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

i bet O-bloggers will know before anyone else!

Changing Styles | Report to Admin

By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT

Really good article in the Times about changing styles for Pennsylvania and the influence of Bob Casey.

Link

Re: Changing Styles | Report to Admin

By Valorie Apr 1st 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT

Last night, Chris Matthews said if Hillary had her mandate(healtcare) she would have been fined for not paying for 2 months. They were laughing at her. lol

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 1st 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT

I'm about to start making calls to Pennsylvania. I'd like some advice from those of you with more experience. I checked out the script - it seems to imply that you don't have much of a conversation with anyone - is that the case? Also, do I have to check off answers...?
Thanks for your help.

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By jayman♦ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT

The script is a guide, but you can have any type of conversation you want. Just be sure you are all about OBAMA and ask very nicely for their support.

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Mina in the blue Commonwealth of Virginia Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

The script is there as a guide but you don't have to follow it religiously. You can tell them why you are supporting Obama. You can ask them if they have any questions about Obama or his policies.

There are standard procedures though if you need to leave a message or if the person on the other end is definitely going to vote for Hillary.

good morning all! | Report to Admin

By ♦ Gigi Apr 1st 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT

Check out this Incredible Picture at the head of this article!! A beauty -

Along with the article itself, it's a good morning!

NY Times:

.... Mrs. Clinton’s aides said they could see no circumstance in which she would withdraw unless she lost Pennsylvania on April 22. Two senior advisers and one close ally said they would urge her to quit the race if she lost Indiana two weeks later, on May 6. ...

Link

Let's win PA! And Indiana!

Hillary's Holiday | Report to Admin

By Nancy Hnat Apr 1st 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT

I will be disclosing my tax returns. April fools.
My campaign is not behind in payments. April fools. I was in danger in Bosnia. Aril fools. I will make the best commander and chief. Aril fools. Happy April Fools Day Hillary.

Speech | Report to Admin

By Tking Apr 1st 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT

Such passion and fervor today, not that he is any different in any other speech but I think he is mad about were American is today. Wow!

nafta | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 1st 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT

Good morning from Portland, Or.
I read somewhere, yesterday, that the Canadian investigation re:
Nafta was called off? Any information out there?

Link

Re: nafta | Report to Admin

By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT

Oh well...check THIS out:

Link

send to EVERYONE you know!!!

Re: nafta | Report to Admin

By Cool Chick for Obama-Austin,TX Apr 1st 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

digg it NOW!Link
thanks jed report!

Re: nafta | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 1st 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

Oh believe me - I've sent it along alright. And I would hope that makes the Canadian investigation meaningless at this point in time. But I just wondered if they had decided to stop it or not
publishing results. Thanks though for your inputs.

Re: Obama's VP | Report to Admin

By Brian S. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

Agreed he'd be awesome with regard to Iraq, but may give too many Democrats (myself included) pause due to conservative view on social issues...if he PLEDGED that he would vote as Obama requested in close Senate votes (where VP is tiebreaker), it could work though...he'd have to swear ABSOLUTE allegiance to Obama and his social positions though...might be tough...

Maybe Sec. of Defense instead??

Re: Obama's VP | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 1st 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT

Most Democrats, which are the bulk of Barack's base, would never accept a social conservative on the bill as V.P., in the event of Barack's untimely death or illness.

A V.P. is a lot like a backup President.

For those voting for a Democrat, and that is the majority of the campaign, it won't pan out.

I've still got it bad for Richardson as VP.

What happened to Hillary's vacation??? | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT

Last weekend MSM was reporting that Hillary was going to take a few days off. She has been speaking at a rally every day. Maybe the PA Poll numbers are beginning to make her a little nervous.... What do you think?

Barack LIVE | Report to Admin

By sweetonobama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Barack LIVE now!

For those of you that cannot watch the CNN link

WCBSTC is broadcasting Barack LIVE here:

http://wcbstv.com/

Re: What happened to Hillary's vacation??? | Report to Admin

By sk from Pune, India Apr 1st 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT

HRC cannot go on vacation as she reasoned in the debate that she so busy that she hardly gets time to sleep when asked about releasing tax returns. She is probably worried about the press going after her tax returns should she go on vacation.

March Fundraising | Report to Admin

By Patricia aka "Sweetie" Apr 1st 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT

Hello Fellow Obamaians!

Any idea how we did in our March fundraising?

Hope it was great!

Re: March Fundraising | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

Does anyone know what the polls are for Indiana? Was this a clinton state at first????

Re: March Fundraising | Report to Admin

By Joy IA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

Don't know about polls but we have to work really hard in Indiana!

Obama Speech Fails to Assuage White Indiana Voters
Link

YES WE CAN!

Re: March Fundraising | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

NOPE...we probably won't know for a few days....

I believe we did better in March than in February!!!

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

I don't know how we did in March | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

as far as donation go, but I'd thought I try to get in there early in the month of April. As you all probably know I am the world's worst fundraiser. I have been absolutely overwhelmed that I have raised $519 of my $1000 goal. You guys are just amazing so I'm down on my knees begging again. Please help me raise that last $481, Please?

While you're thinking about it or going to get you credit card, go to this link, turn up your speakers and use it as a little inspiration this morning.

Link

Love is Alive

Re: I don't know how we did in March | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

you credit card? Try your credit card. I really am edgeamacated. ;}

Re: I don't know how we did in March | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

lol

Re: I don't know how we did in March | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Apr 1st 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT

I then I forget the link to my fundraising page, duh!

Link

Somebody get me a doctor!

Re: I don't know how we did in March | Report to Admin

By Eliz Vermont Apr 1st 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

Thanks Dan. I needed a song fix. Tapped out from a few too many donations last night....

Peace!

SPLC | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 1st 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

I've been a member of the Southern Poverty Law Center since 1997, tho I'm pretty sure it was earlier...anyway, they just contacted me again, here's what they had to say (another horrible side effect of a stolen white house)

"We recently told you about the 888 organized hate groups operating in our country — a staggering 48% increase since 2000 in white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-immigrant extremist, anti-gay and other groups."

check this link, see how many are standing up against hate in your state, county, etc, and join them if you're so inclined!

Link

Yes We Can | Report to Admin

By Srepen Apr 1st 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

A new Gallup Panel survey finds a majority of both Republicans and Democrats saying Barack Obama has a better chance than Hillary Clinton of defeating Republican John McCain in the November presidential election.

Link

Promote this news at TheObamaNews.com - Link

Barack , Philly & Rocky | Report to Admin

By Freedom Lover Apr 1st 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

Hi everyone :)

I saw a report where Hillary compared herself to Rocky Balboa, the legendary character played by Sylvester Stallone. I was thinking, it would be cool if Barack could do a promo with Stallone in Philly. I know how the symbolism of the Rocky character is something that hard working people love and can relate to. If the Obama camp is listening, maybe they can check to see if Stallone will shoot a quick promo for "change". Here's Rocky's speech on "Change". I think Barack would be proud :)

Link

Re: Barack , Philly & Rocky | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

Freedom Lover..that sounds cool...I hope Rocky/Sylvester is for Obama:-)

more votes
more delegates
more states
Obama '08

Re: Barack , Philly & Rocky | Report to Admin

By Freedom Lover Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Oh well... I just found out Stallone is supporting John McCain. Rocky, how could you?!? LOL It was a fun thought while it lasted :)

Re: Barack , Philly & Rocky | Report to Admin

By Kevin from Kansas City, Mo. Apr 1st 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

"Rocky" supports John McCain, huh?

I guess that means that Hillary has something in common with "Rocky".

Barack in Wilkes-Barre | Report to Admin

By Allen Arthur Apr 1st 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

I'm currently watching Barack's town hall meeting in Wilkes-Barre, PA. I'll say this. It certainly doesn't look like any "town hall" meeting I've ever seen. It's packed and totally raucous!

Barack said something brilliant that I think is the distillation of his campaign. He was talking about health care, and how Hillary's plan is not too far off from his plan. But, he said, it is not just the idea but who is enacting it. There is a reason why politicians get up in front of you every election year, promise healthcare reform, and nothing happens. In his opinion, it is because we are electing leaders who do not include everyone in the conversation. He stressed the need to have a dialogue about health care with Democrats, Republicans, experts, and even prescription drug executives. This inclusion, he hopes, will pave the way for a firm and compromised deal. It is government EXCLUSION, not a lack of ideas, which has handcuffed us.

I just thought it was a tremendous speech and a tremendous view of things. : - )

Re: Barack in Wilkes-Barre | Report to Admin

By Cheryl in Eastern WA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

I have cut and pasted this comment to my "Blog nuggets" file. I keep trying to say it to people, but he said it much better, (of course).
Thanks for sharing.

Where in PA is Obama? | Report to Admin

By Kia from Phoenixville, PA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

Hello All!
I have been searching high and low for Obama's appearance schedule in PA. I know he is going to be in Philly tomorrow (April 2), but can anyone tell me where? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Obama '08!

Kia

My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Kenny from Delaware, OH Apr 1st 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

Here is my submission for the Obama in 30 Seconds ad competition sponsored by MoveOn.org. Tell me what you think.

Link

Thought I would share! Thanks all!

Kenny

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By BO our next POTUS Apr 1st 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

good job,good luck
go Obama !!!

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Georgia For Obama/Yes We Can Apr 1st 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

This was really good, but can you tigthen up the very end a little, something more distinct instead of fading?

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

That was excellent!! I loved it!! Great job!

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Kenny~ thanks for sharing, very nice.. I love that you use his own words in the ad.. and specifically those words!

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Poisedandreadyforchangeinthefaceofadversity Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

Good job Kenny. Best of luck. I love it.

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Nicole, NH "sweetie" Apr 1st 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

Great job! It is very good Kenny, best of luck.

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Nicole, NH "sweetie" Apr 1st 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

Great job! It is very good Kenny, best of luck.

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 1st 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

What talent! It's a 10!

Have LOTS of cookies.

Love and hugs,
auntie b

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Apr 1st 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

What talent! It's a 10!

Have LOTS of cookies.

Love and hugs,
auntie b

Re: My Submission for the MoveOn.org Obama Ad Contest | Report to Admin

By Jaquelin Apr 1st 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

Agree with poster who said the end fades and you lose those
precious last few seconds to hit it out of the park. Otherwise
it is very good. Make sure all words spoken are clear and not
drowned out by the music.

good work!!!

attention clinton supporters | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Apr 1st 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

if you want a good laugh... | Report to Admin

By NOW is the time! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

Hey guys just got a good laugh reading the comments left here Link about the Clinton comparison to Rocky in her speech today....the comments are so funny!

Re: if you want a good laugh... | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

cnn just ended the stream line on Obama, I will never watch them again. I dont care if he on there or not.

UUUUUGGGGGGGGGGH

ANYBODY HAVE ANOTHER SITE I CAN WATCH????????

newer posts | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Apr 1st 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

France can compete -- and they have Uni-Health! | Report to Admin

By Norm Apr 1st 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

Hi Folks,

It just occurred to me (listening to a Wilkes-Barre question) that as part of the Aerobus debate, perhaps Obama (or Clinton for that matter) should be pushing the fact that even the U.S. Military thinks that the European company can compete on price.

If the Europeans, with their big, fat, socialist government health plans can "outcompete" Boeing in the eyes of the U.S. Military, than why can't American firms be competitive with a relatively lean government supported health plan????

Re: France can compete -- and they have Uni-Health! | Report to Admin

By Norm Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Want to make it clear that I don't consider the European plans or governments completely socialist nor big and fat -- the emphasis was for what opponents might say about them!

Re: France can compete -- and they have Uni-Health! | Report to Admin

By Norm Apr 1st 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

woh- - what happened to the CNN feed from Wilkes-Barre?

Re: France can compete -- and they have Uni-Health! | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

I read that European companies are not subject to the same environmental regulations as U.S. companies operating here. Therefore, their cost to perform the tasks is inherintly less. This enables them to under price us.

I work in archaeological and environmental compliance so this makes sense to me. The cost to comply with EPA regulations is very, very high.

Seems we are hamstringing our companies with our own regulations.

Go figure...

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

By Michelle B Apr 1st 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

new PA poll | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Apr 1st 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

Folks, we're catching up! People think we can't do this in PA, if you believe media reports. Well just look at this, released just hours ago:

PA: YES WE CAN !!!!

In a new Rasmussen poll in Pennsylvania (March 31, 730 Dem LV, MoE +/- 4%), Clinton's lead has been cut in half from a Rasmussen poll taken a week ago.

Clinton 47 (-2 vs. last poll, March 24)
Obama 42 (+3)
Undecided 11

Re: new PA poll | Report to Admin

By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

NEW THREAD

Re: new PA poll | Report to Admin

By Archaeology Jim Hussein Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

I heard that poll is an April 1st joke.

Confirm?

Re: new PA poll | Report to Admin

By Shel Apr 1st 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

No joke according to Rasmussen:

Link

Re: new PA poll | Report to Admin

By Cheryl in Eastern WA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

The polls are looking MUCH better, thanks to our candidate. But you know what HRC does every time - three days before the vote. And you know that she is planning something right now!
So I say let's roll up our sleeves and get busy. We are not just spectators, we are do-ers!
Mine for the day: writing postcards. I picked up the pre-stamped ones from the post office. I'm printing a beautiful picture of our ranch, with script under it that says "Greetings from our ranch in Eastern WA"
Then I write my message on the back.
Please join me and lets blanket PA with messages from every state.
Let's gear up and go forward!

Check This out!!!! Support Obama!! | Report to Admin

By Radio from Wentzville, MO Apr 1st 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

Everyone,

You have to goto this site and post your comments on why you want Obama for President.
GO to HMTalkandRock.com and tell the world why Obama should be our next President!
Oh yea and check out the free online radio station that plays good old American Rock!

GOTO:

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Link

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Link

MA VOTERS ALERT: CAUCUS FOR OBAMA DELEGATES THIS SAT. | Report to Admin

By clearwater Apr 1st 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

For any Massachusetts voters in the 1st Congressional District (Jon Olver's district), please check out the "Nancy K. Stenberg" event under Events.

There will be a caucus this Sat. (4/5/08) held at Amherst College to choose delegates. There are three listed at this site who are firm Obama supporters and would not waver at the convention.

You can help elect these delegates! (If you've been a registered Democrat since Feb 13, according to Nancy Stenberg.)

Please check out the event posting. There's a pizza party first with some state officials and others. Please consider showing up to support these committed Obama delegates.

Obama didn't win Mass. much to our horror and dismay, but he did heavily win Franklin County (ours!), and one of the people responsible for that is a delegate up for election Sat. (He won some other counties too.)

Another delegate is a student who worked for Obama at UMass.

Check out the Nancy K. Stenberg (Meeting) event page for details.

There will be a lot of MA HRC delegates at the convention. We want FIRM Obama delegates who will withstand any pressure to change.

Thanks!

Re: WOW | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

hey, i got cut off!

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By Futbolmom5 Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

I just lost the feed....

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By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT

he needs to tighten up his scenario of how he's going to get lobbyists on the record on cspan.

i liked how he said his grandmother is tight with a nickel. implication is he'll be the same way because he shares her values. we need to clean up waste and fraud in washington.

WTH ? | Report to Admin

By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Why did the live stream end ?

CNN live stream of Obama townhall meeting?!?! | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

Did the live stream end for anyone else?

Re: CNN live stream of Obama townhall meeting?!?! | Report to Admin

By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

yep. and I wanted to hear about his grandmother.

Re: CNN live stream of Obama townhall meeting?!?! | Report to Admin

By ajax Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

Mine too!

Re: CNN live stream of Obama townhall meeting?!?! | Report to Admin

By olivia Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Yes it did end. He was so amazing! Where can we see it?

Re: CNN live stream of Obama townhall meeting?!?! | Report to Admin

By Henry Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Yes.

Dang it | Report to Admin

By Joanna Apr 1st 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

CNN cut the live feed to Barack

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

I know!! At they cut it off at an interesting point Obama was making about senior citizens ugh! :(

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

OBAMA RALLY LIVE

http://wcbstv.com

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

omg thanks so much mike!! :)

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By ajax Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

Thanks!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 1st 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

Thanks mike,

but set up a profile so we can know who u r,

love

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Apr 1st 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

??

i have a profile

Dang it | Report to Admin

By Joanna Apr 1st 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

CNN cut the live feed to Barack

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By ajax Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Any other link?

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Apr 1st 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

OBAMA RALLY LIVE

http://wcbstv.com

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By ♍ ♈Marion4BO♈ ♍ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT

Yes they did, I wonder why.

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Angela in Ohio Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

how can we find out what happened????

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By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

Just as he start talking about how he would help the older people known as "HRC" voters they cut they feed.......what a shock!

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Bobby from Philadelphia, PA Apr 1st 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

CNN cut the live feed of Barack. They are Clinton News Network = CNN

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Please delete my profile... Apr 1st 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT

What happened... anybody catch the rest??? After CNN did thier trick (what losers) we missed the good parts.

Re: WTH ? | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Apr 1st 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT

OBAMA RALLY LIVE

http://wcbstv.com

Re: WTH ? | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 1st 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

i can never get this kinds of feed to work. even if i switch browsers.

World Prayer Circle to Heal America #2 | Report to Admin

By Musicians4Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Did you hear about this event?
Check out the details. It's not too late to participate:
Link

Also, don't forget you're invited to join my network of friends united to elect Barack Obama. You do not have to be a musician to become a friend.

Follow this link to my page where you can add me as a friend:
Link

Thanks,
Sahaja

YES WE CAN!

We also need someone to translate the prayer to other languages so people all over the world can participate.
Please reply before April 5th.

Here's the translation event link:
Link
Thanks again.

How much money was raised this past month? | Report to Admin

By NY Woman for Obama Apr 1st 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

Does anyone have the scoop yet or know when it's coming?

Re: Obama's VP | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 1st 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

Well before Senator Obama showed strength in the primaries, I was talking to Democratic friends around the country about Senator Hagel as the VP nominee on the Democratic ticket with any Democratic nominee.

Even you diehard Democrats - just listen to him ON ANY ISSUE. Sure, he is not in agreememt on some issues with mainstream Democrats, but his STYLE is very much like Obama's. For years he has been critical of the nastiness of political discourse. He has never been afraid to stand up against his own party's majority. He has been right on the war. Whetehr he ever supports Obama, I think of him as an "Obama American". I would trust him as President.

Obviously, his selection would also underline the "new politics", consistent with Obama's consistent message that our probles are national, not one party's or the other's, and that solutions can come from anywhere. Plus, he is from Nebraska, again underlining that this is a NATIONAL campaign, not just a "Blue State" campaign like Senator Clinton would run. In addition, he is appealing, as is Obama, to independents.

Senator Hagel would be an excellent choice for the VP nomination.

Re: Obama's VP | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

Old NJ Dem, I've noticed, too, that Hagel after announcing he would not seek another term, has been making the rounds on the MSM, touting the truth about the war and other topics. Most importantly, i heard him praise Obama on one show as having the "best judgement and ability to bring about a real change in Washinton..." This was about 2 or 3 weeks ago.

I wouldn't be surprised if this isn't being considered (his being the VP nomination). He also said he totally diagreed with McCain and wouldn't rule out supporting a democrat. Just been a "buzz" in the back of my mind ever since.

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Apr 1st 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

Is that true?!!?

Re: Dang it | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Apr 1st 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

Yep...Rupert and the C.'s are good friends. He held a fundraiser for her campaign. since he owns about half the media, is it wonder the media won't report the real news???

good feed | Report to Admin

By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ Apr 1st 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

http://wcbstv.com/

Re: good feed | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 1st 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT

:) He was great!

Hillary's Lies: Disqualification from Presidency | Report to Admin

By SV Apr 1st 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

Check out this article from Slate.com. HRC has really not been called out on her huge lies about Bosnia which, as this article argues, should automatically disqualify her from being Commander-in-Chief. The campaign and Obama supporters need to keep pressing this issue; the article says she has not been punished enough for her blatant lies.

Link

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