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By TEH , Gibsonia, PA Mar 14th 2008 at 4:23 pm EDT

hehe

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By Mike Womack Mar 14th 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

James (Obamacrat) sent me this message:
Just to let you know, my wife Mary "Obamacan" just donated $625.00 to Ilya's fundraiser. My wife is disabled like myself. We noticed what you wrote about Ilya and liked it; a hard working volunteer in PA.
I had already reached my $2300 limit. With this donation to Ilya my wife has now reached the $2300 limit also. Phew!

These are the kinds of responses I get to this list. And the receivers of donations get similar notes. It’s pretty inspiring.

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could take #1 off the list? We need 154 people giving $25 to move off Mama For Obama. Also, three Pennsylvania people on the list.

The Top Ten List:
1. Here’s a Mama For Obama. $4491 more, now $4476-$4471-$4461-$4351-$4326- $4276-$4256-$4241-$4191-$4166- $4141-$4116-$4106-$4096-$4071- $4046-$3996-$3971-$3951-$3926- $3876-$3861 (or 154 donations of $25)
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2. Here is Lisa From L.A. She needs $880 more…make that $870-$865-$855-$805-$795
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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
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4. Brenda from Richmond is looking for another $450-$440-$435-$415-$390
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5. Adam_Philadelphia has been spending ALL his time on the ground in Philly rousing the troops. He needs a boost in his fundraising, if we can do it. $910-$860-$850-$805-$705-$680- $655-$630.
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6. Ilya needs $955-$930…WOW $305-$245 more. HE’s a volunteer coordinator working his heart out in Pennsylvania and doesn’t have a lot of time to raise money. Can we help him?
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7. IManOBAMAmama has been VERY busy starting groups in PA and making calls. Can we help her make her goal while she’s busy on the ground? $980-$965-$915-890 to go.
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8. Jill helped another Obama friend raise over $800. Now she needs help. Can we give her some? $1665-$1655 to go.
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9. Denis 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 to go.
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10. Joe Ruwe needs $905-$800 to go.
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By Tracy in CT Mar 14th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

Thank you James and Mary! You both are amazing!

Printable Obama Signs | Report to Admin

By Dan Mar 14th 2008 at 4:56 pm EDT

I've put together a lot of ready-to-print 8½ by 11 inch Obama signs. Print some out and tape them up in your car, in your house, give them to other supporters or use them as signs! Email your friends and family asking them to do the same!

Upcoming States:
Pennsylvania for Obama [ Link ]
Indiana for Obama [ Link ]
North Carolina for Obama [ Link ]

Additional Signs:
St. Patrick's Day [ Link ]
General Obama '08 [ Link ]
Jews for Obama [ Link ]
Nurses for Obama [ Link ]
LGBT for Obama [ Link ]
Irish for Obama [ Link ]
Lutherans for Obama [ Link ]
Veterans for Obama [ Link ]
Seniors for Obama [ Link ]
Grandparents for Obama [ Link ]
Indians for Obama [ Link ]
Evangelicals for Obama [ Link ]
Everyone for Obama [ Link ]
The World for Obama [ Link ]
Greeks for Obama [ Link ]
Educators/Teachers for Obama [ Link ]
Students for Obama [ Link ]
Families for Obama [ Link ]
Women for Obama [ Link ]
Obama Mama [ Link ]

Bookmark my growing collection of printable signs, wallpapers, images, etc. at obamamedia.wordpress.com [ Link ]. I've got a ton of requests and will be continuously adding signs.

If you like the work I'm doing please consider helping me reach my personal fundraising goal! [ Link ]

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By jstar Mar 14th 2008 at 5:47 pm EDT

My mom and I are big-time Obama supporters, and we would like to know his stand on Senate bill 1959, the "Thought Crimes Bill". We are very concerned that this bill threatens freedom of speech in public forums, including the internet. It has also come to our attention that the bill is currently in committee and he has power over whether or not it will be passed.

Why is he not speaking out on this bill? And if he has, what has he said?

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By Mike W Mar 14th 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

I do not know Jeanne. Hopefully someone will be familiar with this stance on that issue. If you do not get a satisfactory response, try contacting the campain. Click on the action button at the top of this page and there is an option to contact them. I love when we talk real issues.

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By Mike W Mar 14th 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

I should have previewed that comment. Sorry.

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By Jed K Mar 14th 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Hello, Obama supporters! If you've yet to become a member of VQTE, I urge you to head on over and sign up. Let's continue building momentum for Barack in every way we can.

- http://www.vqte.com
Link

Thanks!

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By jstar Mar 14th 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

Thanks, Mike. I'll do that.

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By Ian from Stevenson Ranch, CA Mar 14th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT

Sorry for spam..

Can someone please make this viral. I am sicking of watching MSM with this on the tip of my tongue, yet NO-ONE addresses it.

I am sick of Hillary spin.

RONALD REAGAN LOST PENNSYLVANIA IN THE PRMARIES BUT WON IN THE GENERAL ELECTION.

IN 2000 AL GORE WON NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE PRIMARIES, BUT LOST IT TO G.W. BUSH. THE KICKER IS THAT BUSH LOST N.H. MISERABLY IN HIS PRIMARY CONTEST.

Ted Kennedy beat Jimmy Carter in the 1980 Pennsylvania primary, but it was Carter who won the nomination.

Secondly, Pennsylvania has not played a leading role in choosing a nominee in a quarter-century. Since 1984 the primaries were already wrapped up by time the dems got to Pennsylvania.

Finally, for Obama, potential swing states like Virginia and Colorado (or others) would essentially undo the damage of a possible Pennsylvania defeat in the GE.

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene Mar 14th 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

Hi, on Senate bill 1959 questin, just checked around the web,and most recent article I could find is inconclusive on what Obama's position is / will be.

For others wanting to educate themselves on the bill (the author thinks it is a very bad idea), see this article:

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By Tiger Mar 15th 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

Hi,Jstar,
Not to worry about this bill, very early phase This bill introduced and sponsored by Republican.
This bill has to do- prevention and home grown radicalization of terrorism...

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By Jeri, from Denver CO. Mar 14th 2008 at 6:46 pm EDT

Daniel from MD:
It's so nice to see you here.
Reminds me of the older blogs when we were first starting the campaign.
Nothing about the Clintons, nothing about email protests, etc.
I believe Barack has a very good chance to win PA.
If we could concentrate calling this weekend to remind people about registering and voting.
The weekends are a good time to reach people
Thanks

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Mar 14th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

Barack will appear on Olbermann NOW!!!

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By Victoria Mar 14th 2008 at 4:44 pm EDT

Tell James I already miss him on the blog...and to Mary... thank you for the amazing work!

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By Mama 4 Obama Mar 14th 2008 at 5:21 pm EDT

I started my fundraising page on January 17 in honor of (Future First lady) #1 Mama Michelle Obama.

Click link #1 above to donate and honor the 'closer'.

Obama 08 and 12!

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By Eric Hussein Andraska of The Selfish Gene who is BITTER! Mar 14th 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

I have never been inspired by a political candidate like I have been with Barack Obama. He is the right man for the job, and he has the leadership qualities required and the plans in place to get the job done and restore hope to Americans from every walk of life, every political party, every race & ethnicity, and every financial background. His campaign is funded by the people, and he will help people like you and me when he is our next President.

I've made phone calls over the last few weeks to voters in Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Ohio, Wyoming, and Mississippi. I've been doing other ground work on my own, including sending emails and messages almost daily to friends and family. And I've made two cash donations to the campaign as well.

My birthday is coming up in a few days, St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. Since I will be heading into my final year of my 20's, turning 29, I have decided that I need a very special present since the realization that I will be thirty in a little over a year is not coming easy.

What I'm asking is for 100 of you Obama supporters out there to donate $17 to my fundraising campaign. My goal is $1700 by 11:59 PM on March 17th, and I’m a little worried I’m not going to make it. I’m currently at a little over $700, so please send in your $17 donation today. If you can donate more, that is even better! Who knows, maybe it will bring you a little luck. Or, more importantly, bring our man Obama a little luck!

Please click the following link:

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Thanks, and go OBAMA! --Eric

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By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Mar 14th 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

Superdelegate BY THE NUMBERS: From MSNBC FIRSTREAD

Pledged Count: Obama leads 1,400-1,251 Obama website count 1,1411-1250
Superdelegates: Clinton leads 253-217
OVERALL TOTAL: Obama leads 1,617-1,504

Since Super Tuesday, Obama is +47, Clinton is -7.
Since March 4, Obama is +6, Clinton is -1 (Spitzer).
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By Tiger Mar 15th 2008 at 12:09 am EDT

Hi, David Husein,
I like your humour: -1 Spitzer,LOL

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By Mikeystyle Mar 14th 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT

Help us fight the email smear campaign against Obama:
There’s an email you can send to everybody you know
Keep it in your inbox so you have a ready-made response
Link

Join the Hillary release your financial data campaign:
The Clintons refuse to release tax records from Hillary’s time in the Senate
-Should be easy, just release whatever they sent to the IRS, right?
They refuse to release a list of donors to Bill’s library
They “loan” $5 million to her campaign
Contact the media and hold the Clintons accountable
Here’s how:
Link

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Mar 14th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT

Barack will appear on Olbermann momentarily!!!

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By Franchee Mar 14th 2008 at 5:01 pm EDT

Here is an article written by a Hillary supporter who is asking her to step down. Published today in the Seattle Times.

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By ObamaColumbus Mar 14th 2008 at 5:28 pm EDT

Wow, thanks for the posting!

Obama 08

Time For Hillary to Step Aside | Report to Admin

By Linnie Frank Bailey Mar 14th 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

Good article!! Thanks for posting. I've heard there is a petition somewhere to ask her to step aside for the good of the party. Anyone know anything about this?

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By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge Mar 14th 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

Wow! Thank you for sharing.

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By Sole Mar 14th 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Vey good article indeed!

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By Chris San Jose Cal Mar 14th 2008 at 6:14 pm EDT

Thanks! My sentiments as well, although I never supported Hillary, despite being a 55 yo boomer woman. Now I am embarassed by the things this "first woman presidential nominee" has done

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By Darlene from Elizabeth NJ - who wants a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian for President Mar 14th 2008 at 6:31 pm EDT

Great article - thanks for posting it - He said very well just what I've been thinking

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By Michele Mar 14th 2008 at 10:35 pm EDT

This former supporter expresses what everyone is thinking.

We have STANDARDS in this country, principles of democracy, which in its history have made it great.

The last eight years have trampled on those principles--and HRC chooses to do likewise.

OBAMA is the only presidential candidate.

OBAMA '08

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By Time for Change Mar 14th 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

MSNBC host Chris Matthews lamented Obama's pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, "blaming 9/11 on us," and compared that to conservative ministers like Jerry Falwell blaming it on "sodomy and everything else." But Matthews stressed that it really shouldn't reflect badly on Obama, who is still a unifier, and not a "black separatist" like his pastor. MRC's Justin McCarthy did the transcript on the Democratic contest:

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By maria from europe Mar 14th 2008 at 4:28 pm EDT

hehehe

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By TEH , Gibsonia, PA Mar 14th 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

don't remember the posts here being off!

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By Elmo in NC Mar 14th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

Does anyone know where and when the next debates are going to be?

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By TEH , Gibsonia, PA Mar 14th 2008 at 4:41 pm EDT

Philly.. not sure when

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By Obamacan Chris Mar 14th 2008 at 4:44 pm EDT

So far April 19 in Philly is confirmed.

The next might be ~April 30 in North Carolina.

SAVE TIBET | Report to Admin

By Pamela, Stillwater MN Mar 14th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT

Senator Obama,
Please make a statement on the situation today in Tibet. We must bring to bear the full power of United States diplomacy to facilitate talks between the Dalai Lama and Beijing.

To my fellow Obama 08 supporters,
Please visit the website Save Tibet dot org

www.savetibet.org

We are a powerful group. We will remain a powerful group long after Barack Obama is in the White House. Next to that goal, we should come together to effect real change around the world. This is just one way.

go to

www.savetibet.org

now. This cannot wait.

Learn about Tibet and the horrendous atrocities being perpetrated by the government of China since the illegal annexation of Tibet in 1950. Millions killed, most of the monasteries destroyed, concerted efforts to destroy the beautiful culture of Tibet.

Get informed. Take action. click on

www.savetibet.org

As anthropologist Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt the power of a
small group of people to
change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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By Daniel from Texas Mar 14th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

Do you know what the government of Tibet would be if the Chinese were to hand over power to the Dalai Lama?

Answer me this question, so that I can know whether the rule of the Dalai Lama or the rule of the Chinese is preferable.

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By Barack or Bust Mar 14th 2008 at 5:21 pm EDT

The Dalai Lama has said that if the Tibets regained their freedom from China - the people of Tibet would choose what kind of govt they would have...

Here are a couple of links to read...

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http://www.tibet.com/

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By Tiger Mar 15th 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

Mr. Dalia Lama fled Tibet, India gave him refuge; China got mad attacked India and still hold part of India in Ladakh District. thank you India for our generosity. The same monks are protesting in India creating a political dilemma for India.
If we made an argument about this, then Ca, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas should go to Mexico. And all Mexican who are here, it is there birth right to be here because they were here before we were here. Mexico should and must stop the migration of Canadian geese, they are nuisance for their dropping !!!!
I strongly believe that Mexicans have every right to be here if they desire, open border , just like European market and union have no border restriction.

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By TEH , Gibsonia, PA Mar 14th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT

Now I remember bumping to someone on my way to the blog :)

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By Tracy in CT Mar 14th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

There you go changing the rules again Robert! =)

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By Victoria Mar 14th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

I think they have some inside connection...

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By Petra from Tucson Mar 14th 2008 at 4:29 pm EDT

I am sure you have been discussing this already, but I am afraid that something needs to happen here. Replaying the short passage of the Wright sermon is as bad as Hillary's tears before NH.
The downside of the youtube thing.
I am actually glad that this is out now, because the Republicans will have a blood fest with this (plus Michelle's statement).
This is a very difficult situation for Sen. Obama, and may be it should be Rev Wright who owes us an explanation of what he meant.
But apart from the content of the sermon, which I agree to to a certain extent, I truly dislike the delivery style.

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By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Mar 14th 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

already dealth woth, and as a wise observer noted, at least this will convince the 18% who thought he was Muslim that he is not.

No candidate can stand by 100% of what every supporter says and they all know this. If you dont like what Wright says then don't vote for Wright.

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By Anna - 1000% for Barack Obama Mar 14th 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Petra - Obama has responded to this, vehemently and forcefully.

Here's his response:

Link

YES WE CAN!

Obama '08

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By TEH , Gibsonia, PA Mar 14th 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

Petra.. we have been through this all day.. The pastor is NOt part of the campaign. Other than disagreeing with his views what else can be done? He is a free man to say what he wants, McCain supporter thinks that America was founded to defeat Islam and called it a fake religion. The other idiot called the catholic church bad names. You can't control everyone you know

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By Women for Obama, Greenwich, CT Mar 14th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

There is definitely a lot of good in disappointments. At least now the nation knows that Obama is a christian and not a muslim

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By For Change Mar 14th 2008 at 4:55 pm EDT

I don't agree with Pastor Wright either, but let's try to look at the bright side:

The story is not on the front page of CNN, MSNBC, CBS News websites, only ABC & Faux, because they are trying to drive the story. This information has been out there for some time and they are only bringing it out now, why is this, could it be because it really is a non-story. Last time I checked, Wright wasn't the one running for office.

Barack has repudiated the remarks already. There really isn't much else to say.

It's Friday, traditionally a news-dumping day, not as many people pay attention over the weekend. If they bring out the story now, it will get some play, but most people will be preoccupied with their own lives and the media can pat itself on the back for going ahead with the story.

Lastly, I really don't think any of the candidates want to go there - Clinton's pastor resigned over sexual indiscretions, Obama's got Wright and McCain has Hagee & Parsley.

If any of these candidates were to be held responsible for the words of their supporters, none of them would still be running.

I judge a candidate on their personal actions, not the actions of others. I do not agree with what Ferraro or Wright say, but I will defend their right to say it.

Barack Obama, in his own words:

Link

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By Petra from Tucson Mar 14th 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

I wish you were right - but I am glad Sen. Obama has come out with a comment. It is on the new blog.

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By LisainAZ Mar 14th 2008 at 6:25 pm EDT

I"m glad he came out with a statement as well. I had to endure listening to Sean Hannity this afternoon and all of his rants. He seems to be getting some kind of evil joy at "exposing" this story; he is such a tool!

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By Sole Mar 14th 2008 at 6:24 pm EDT

Peta;

Just wondering why did you say NO for the registered to vote question in your profile? Do we need to know more about you please??

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By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH Mar 14th 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT

slacker! he he

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By Carey from Kentucky Mar 14th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

Again. Dang Mr. Invisible you loosing it. Did you not eat your Wheaties today?

Two grassroots efforts to help the campaign | Report to Admin

By Mikeystyle Mar 14th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT

Help us fight the email smear campaign against Obama:
There’s an email you can send to everybody you know
Keep it in your inbox so you have a ready-made response
Link

Join the Hillary release your financial data campaign:
The Clintons refuse to release tax records from Hillary’s time in the Senate
-Should be easy, just release whatever they sent to the IRS, right?
They refuse to release a list of donors to Bill’s library
They “loan” $5 million to her campaign
Contact the media and hold the Clintons accountable
Here’s how:
Link

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By JohnV of Chicago Mar 14th 2008 at 5:12 pm EDT

Last lines of that link:

And while Rev. Wright's statements have pained and angered me, I believe that Americans will judge me not on the basis of what someone else said, but on the basis of who I am and what I believe in; on my values, judgment and experience to be President of the United States.

What else can he possibly do or reasonably say than this? Time to move on to more positive thoughts...

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By Eric Hussein Andraska of The Selfish Gene who is BITTER! Mar 14th 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

I have never been inspired by a political candidate like I have been with Barack Obama. He is the right man for the job, and he has the leadership qualities required and the plans in place to get the job done and restore hope to Americans from every walk of life, every political party, every race & ethnicity, and every financial background. His campaign is funded by the people, and he will help people like you and me when he is our next President.

I've made phone calls over the last few weeks to voters in Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Ohio, Wyoming, and Mississippi. I've been doing other ground work on my own, including sending emails and messages almost daily to friends and family. And I've made two cash donations to the campaign as well.

My birthday is coming up in a few days, St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. Since I will be heading into my final year of my 20's, turning 29, I have decided that I need a very special present since the realization that I will be thirty in a little over a year is not coming easy.

What I'm asking is for 100 of you Obama supporters out there to donate $17 to my fundraising campaign. My goal is $1700 by 11:59 PM on March 17th, and I’m a little worried I’m not going to make it. I’m currently at a little over $700, so please send in your $17 donation today. If you can donate more, that is even better! Who knows, maybe it will bring you a little luck. Or, more importantly, bring our man Obama a little luck!

Please click the following link:

Link

Thanks, and go OBAMA! --Eric

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By mac Mar 14th 2008 at 5:44 pm EDT

At Last! Lets hope this ends it! But if it doesn't at least the story has now moved on to how clearly and decisively Obama has dealt with it! Leadership! We have his strongly worded statement to use when we are asked about it.

Now get to PA, Obama, people are wondering where you are! Do big rallies at the universities, get a new stump speech and do lots of smaller, ordinary people events. It's Women's history month, so maybe you and Michelle who is wonderful could do a round table on Women's and family issues!

Just heard thta Obama is on Anderson Cooper tonight CNN. Great! Lots of positive footage to move the story on!

If You Are Thinking About Voting For Hillary Clinton... | Report to Admin

By Matthew Mar 14th 2008 at 4:36 pm EDT

...First ask yourself these questions:

Do you agree with Hillary's vote in favor of the Kyl-Lieberman ammendment?

Do you agree with Bill Clinton's bombing the pharmaceutical plant in the Sudan which eventually killed tens of thousands due to lack of medicine?

Did you know that Hillary voted in favor of No Child Left Behind in 2001?

Did you know that Hillary did not in fact vote against the bankruptcy reform bill in 2005 (as she claimed in the Nevada debate)? It turns out she didn't vote at all in '05 and in '01 she voted for it hoping it wouldn't pass.

Did you know that the mass genocide that occurred in Rwanda happened on Bill Clinton's watch?

Do you agree with Hillary's appointing Sandy Berger as one of her National Security advisors? Berger plead guilty to stealing and destroying classified intelligence documents (they were related to 9/11).

Do you agree with Hillary's having Mark Penn as one of her chief strategists (a major voice for her campaign) who represents Blackwater as well as a huge uniform supplier that refused to deal with the Culinary Workers Union and that he has a history of being a known union buster?

Do you agree with the Clinton's support of NAFTA?

Do you agree with Hillary's voting against increasing fuel economy and the production of renewable fuels like Ethanol?

Do you agree with Hillary's mandated health care plan that to this day leaves out the consequences for middle to lower income families who can't afford the rates she is proposing?

Do you agree with Hillary's statement in regards to social security that the majority of Americans in this country make over 90,000 dollars a year?

Do you agree with Hillary's voting against providing seniors with a prescription drug benefit?

Do you agree with Hillary's support and defense of lobbysists?

Do you agree with Hillary's support of current bankrupcy laws that continue to hurt lower income Americans and small businesses?

Do you agree with Hillary's voting against medical liability reform so that doctors are not forced out of practice for junk lawsuits?

CONT.

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By Matthew Mar 14th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

CONT.

Do you agree with Hillary's opposition against a level playing field so that people who pay for health insureance out of their own pocket get the same tax break the big corporations get for providing health care benefits to their employees?

Did you know that Hillary is against allowing people to shop for health insurance across state lines like we do with auto insurance?

Do you agree with Hillary's voting against allowing people to save tax free for their out-of-pocket medical expenses?

Did you know that Hillary has voted for penalizing senior citizens who have those private health care plans through Medicare?

Did you know that Hillary will not release her tax returns to the public until after she has secured the nomination?

Did you know that Hillary voted against the cluster bomb ban?

Did you know that Hillary refuses to sign a pledge to restore our constitutional liberties (something all of the other democratic contenders signed)?

Do you agree with Hillary's voting for the authorization of the Iraq war and not reading the NIE report?

Obama '08

Matthew

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By TEH , Gibsonia, PA Mar 14th 2008 at 4:40 pm EDT

It wasn't me :) I was already 1st
Must have been a mistake of some sort

Vote For Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Matthew Mar 14th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

Barack On The Issues
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He was against the Iraq war from the start.
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He is for diplomacy first with Iran.

Barack is willing to stand up to the wealthy on Wall Street:
Link

He wants to end tax breaks for companies that send jobs overseas.

Barack On The Environment:
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Barack On Energy:
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Barack On Technology And Innovation:
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Barack Cares About Our Veterans:
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He will close Guantanamo and restore the right of habeas corpus.

Barack has the strongest support from Independents and Republicans (a necessity for a democrat to win in the general election.)

He is against torture.

He wants to unite both parties and end the red/blue state divide.

He is supported by the top foreign policy advisors in the world:
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He will end the war in Iraq:
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Symbolically his race/background would represent the most profoundly positive shift in how America is viewed around the world.

He will be honest with the American people telling them "what they need to hear not what they want to hear."

Barack doesn't take any money from PACs or lobbyists.

Barack Health Care Record:
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Bills Barack Sponsored:

1.
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2.
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Barack served 8 years in the Illinois State Senate.

Michael T. Cushman's blog on Barack's senate experience vs. Hillary's:
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Barack promises that all seniors making 50,000 dollars a year or less will not have to pay income taxes.

He still wants to go into Afghanistan and get Bin Laden.

Barack will put an end to the genocide in Darfur.

Barack will give the country a health care system that works and he won't face the same gridlock that HRC did in the 90's because he is open to working with Republicans. He is also opposed to a mandate (like the one in Clinton and Edwards' plans) which would require many Americans to pay rates that many could not afford.

He has battled legislatively against the death penalty.

In Washington, he has worked with Republicans on nuclear proliferation, government waste and global warming.

CONT.

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By Matthew Mar 14th 2008 at 4:40 pm EDT

CONT.

Barack believes in full and complete transparency of government.

He stands faithfully by our rights in the constitution. Barack taught constitutional law for ten years.

Barack Obama will change America for the better.
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More On Barack:
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The Blueprint For Change:
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Read The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father

Obama '08

Matthew

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Re: Vote For Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Carol-STL-MO Mar 15th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

Matthew,

Thanks for posting the links...
(Hopefully folks WILL start having conversations about the REAL issues at hand)

Great! | Report to Admin

By Ali Alavi Mar 14th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

Could they make an ad for PA from this?

3/14 Midday News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Mar 14th 2008 at 4:40 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the March 14th *midday* 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

Fox News Racism towards Senator Obama | Report to Admin

By Jorge El Boricua Mar 14th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

Sean Hannity Bill O’Reilly Rush Limbaugh and other so called conservatives are having a great time attacking Senator Obama for comments made by his minister.
Regardless what that minister may have said, and who he chooses to endorse or support, I can’t seem to find any evidence of physical damage this minister has done to any American citizens.
If Fox news considers the comments made by the Minister to be offensive, as offensive as this mans comments may have been, he does not speak for Senator Obama and all Black people.
The minister’s comments as offensive as it may sound, has done no physical damage to any American Citizens in comparison to the damage done to African Americans in the 80s and 90s by Military officer now a current Fox News employee, that never spend a day in jail for his crimes against minorities. (Link )
Let me remind Fox News of book written by Gary Webb Title Dark Alliance { Link } Corroborated by Former CIA Agent Robert Steele { Link ).
The evidence is very clear, that Fox News employs a person that was once involved in supplying drugs to American Ghettos were most of the residents were African Americans. I encourage Fox News and the so called conservatives, to look into their own closet for skeletons before attacking Senator Obama.

Re: Fox News Racism towards Senator Obama | Report to Admin

By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge Mar 14th 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

I don't watch Fox News I haven't in years, And would never listen to Mr. Oxycondin, but I had been looking for this info, on the Iran/Contra drug infestation into the urban communities. The inner cities may have been dealing with a few bad dreams, but this is where the nightmare began. And these folks still need to be held accountable. Thanks for the links.

Read the handwriting... | Report to Admin

By The Fireman Mar 14th 2008 at 4:48 pm EDT

...on the wall. My psychic connection tells me the SD's are going to move en masse before Pennsylvinia. The net effect will be that with a competitive Obama showing (>40%), The Keystone State will effectively have the priviledge to put the Dem nominee over the top. The thinking is that it will keep Penn. in play in a big way for the general among other things.

So..., here's something to help those who don't, to get to know their next president;

Citizens of Pennsylvania, join this movement for Change and on April 22, 2008, "be here dedicated to the unfinished work" to return this nation to greatness. Join us as we renew the call which originally was made from your own hallowed Gettysburg, “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth“. (A. Lincoln, 1863).

TO THE BRAVE, HONEST, HARDWORKING CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, FROM THE FREED PEOPLES OF THE 49 OTHER STATES IN OUR UNION, IT IS MY HONOR AND GREAT PLEASURE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU THE HERALD OF OUR PATRIOTIC SOUL, THE SABER OF OUR CONSTITUTIONAL STRENGTH AND THE VOICE OF OUR COURAGEOUS NATIONAL COMPASSION. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, A GREAT DEFENDER OF DEMOCRACY FROM THE LAND OF LINCOLN, THE 21ST STATE ADMITTED TO OUR UNION, THE GREAT STATE OF ILLINOIS, I GIVE YOU THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE HONORABLE SENATOR BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.

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How can he change the status quo? With our help! Link
What about Senator Obama on other issues? Link
And more to help you know…Link
That this is our chance…Link
To turn this nation around…Link
And…Link
Leave a better world for our children. Vote Barack Obama 08! If you believe in us, welcome to your future and thank you for joining in this effort. Link

Let’s go change the world!

Go Barack!
Grow ObamaNation!

Re: Read the handwriting... | Report to Admin

By Mr. Unite Us Mar 14th 2008 at 4:58 pm EDT

Rasmussen has Obama up in again today in
the national polls .

3/14/08

Obama 50% Clinton 42%.

Re: Read the handwriting... | Report to Admin

By John (from CA, CT, and Ireland) Mar 14th 2008 at 5:14 pm EDT

Even better:

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It shows that clinton cannot win the big states as easily as she declares:

California
Obama: 53% McCain: 38
Clinton: 46% McCain: 39

That tells it all. She is constantly sqwaking about how she can win the big ones come November. Shame her predictions are not rooted in reality!!

I bet if CA had their primary again, he'd win there, too!

GOBAMA

Yes We Can Accapella | Report to Admin

By Makarios Mar 14th 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

You guys have to look at these high school kids singing the "Yes We Can," song Accapella.

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How inspiring!

We Love Barack and we know you love us back!

Re: Yes We Can Accapella | Report to Admin

By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Mar 14th 2008 at 6:16 pm EDT

HI there,

I love this rendition of Yes We Can. It is so upbeat and heartwarming. Barackapella is a group of Obama supporters from Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. At least one of the singers is a contributer to this blog!

~Jeanne

Re: Yes We Can Accapella | Report to Admin

By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge Mar 14th 2008 at 6:43 pm EDT

How, awesome!!! Maybe it can be posted on the site. Just another remember of what we're fighting for. Change.

Yes We Can

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By Tiger Mar 15th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

Very, very inspiring.
I am very glad that young generation is taking back their country, rightly so this is in part to Obama message and it is their future. Old farts messed up this country so bad, mess up the mighty Dollar so bad that even developing country refuse to take it unless officially converted to local currency.
Price of gasoline going up in States, because Dollar has plummeted , had sunk so low even Canadian $$ is same as US $$. Net 20 percent gain over US $$
Price of Oil is based just like price of Gold, media is not telling this truth, why we are paying so much: $$ 3.50/ Gallon

A Great Barack Song | Report to Admin

By Donna Richardson Mar 14th 2008 at 5:10 pm EDT

HI Everyone! This is a great spoof song about Barack Obama. I know that you will enjoy it. It was produced by KCBS San Francisco, look for "crocodie Barack", under "Sovern Nation"
I hope that everyone enjoys it ...it is just for fun!

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North Carolina Debate | Report to Admin

By Dandy from Atlanta Mar 14th 2008 at 5:15 pm EDT

Hi Everyone....
Wonder why HRC hasn't agreed to the NC dabate? Could it be that PA will decide it won't be necessary b/c she'll drop out?

Re: North Carolina Debate | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 14th 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT

Naw, that's too easy; she has probably already decided that B gets NC, and has a conflict on her calendar.

Let's focus on PA. NC will take care of itself for awhile.

Lack of events this weekend? | Report to Admin

By Alan from NC Mar 14th 2008 at 5:17 pm EDT

how come no events for Barack today (fri) and only one on the schedule for this entire weeekend and that's in IN. What's happening in PA?

Lack of events this weekend? | Report to Admin

By Alan from NC Mar 14th 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

how come no events for Barack today (fri) and only one on the schedule for this entire weeekend and that's in IN. What's happening in PA?

Lack of events this weekend? | Report to Admin

By Alan from NC Mar 14th 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

how come no events for Barack today (fri) and only one on the schedule for this entire weeekend and that's in IN. What's happening in PA?

Re: Lack of events this weekend? | Report to Admin

By Glenn Mar 14th 2008 at 5:20 pm EDT

Beware, Hillary's campaign is trying to hijack delegates from Barack in Iowa. Please see this Newsweek Article.

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By RobynFromFortLauderdale! Mar 14th 2008 at 6:25 pm EDT

He is going to to Indianapolis tomorrow :-)
He spent the day fighting with the media regarding his church . Cant catch a break :(

Please read this | Report to Admin

By ♥ Team GObama!! ✿ Mar 14th 2008 at 5:19 pm EDT

Senator Obama wrote this himself. Please read. Please don't believe the hype.

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By Ariel Mar 14th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

i love how everyone on the fox news channel is up in arms over this when those people spew nothing but HATE and INTOLERANCE all day long!

it's a sorry excuse for a news network as everyone knows, and this falso outrage is completely hypocritical and thereby typical of them.

they were more than willing to welcome ferraro on yesterday to spew her messages of hate and racism and basically agree with it.

it is SUCH a sorry excuse for a channel

Re: Please read this | Report to Admin

By Michele Mar 14th 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

Fox does not report the news. They comment on it. A very BIG difference for someone who is not eager to use another source.

The GOOD NEWS is that you have a choice.

There is PBS, online news outfits such as UPI, and your local news channel.

Cable networks, in particular, compete for ratings based on their being 'outrageous'---so you know that they 'make up' the news most of the time.

OBAMA '08

Re: Please read this | Report to Admin

By Eric Hussein Andraska of The Selfish Gene who is BITTER! Mar 14th 2008 at 6:30 pm EDT

I have never been inspired by a political candidate like I have been with Barack Obama. He is the right man for the job, and he has the leadership qualities required and the plans in place to get the job done and restore hope to Americans from every walk of life, every political party, every race & ethnicity, and every financial background. His campaign is funded by the people, and he will help people like you and me when he is our next President.

I've made phone calls over the last few weeks to voters in Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Ohio, Wyoming, and Mississippi. I've been doing other ground work on my own, including sending emails and messages almost daily to friends and family. And I've made two cash donations to the campaign as well.

My birthday is coming up in a few days, St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. Since I will be heading into my final year of my 20's, turning 29, I have decided that I need a very special present since the realization that I will be thirty in a little over a year is not coming easy.

What I'm asking is for 100 of you Obama supporters out there to donate $17 to my fundraising campaign. My goal is $1700 by 11:59 PM on March 17th, and I’m a little worried I’m not going to make it. I’m currently at a little over $700, so please send in your $17 donation today. If you can donate more, that is even better! Who knows, maybe it will bring you a little luck. Or, more importantly, bring our man Obama a little luck!

Please click the following link:

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Thanks, and go OBAMA! --Eric

Re: keith o's comment | Report to Admin

By Barack or Bust Mar 14th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

I have watched it at least 5 times by now!
It's currently my favorite.

Re: keith o's comment | Report to Admin

By frstan Mar 14th 2008 at 5:31 pm EDT

Ive just been told many Republicans are re-registering as Democrats in Pennsylvania.

Please let Barack handle Wright and the MSM, thats his job.

Your job is to CALL OUT in PENNSYLVANIA and help get Independents favoring Barack to go re-register as Democrats.

If you dont do this, you may allow the "Russ Limbaugh Republicans" to carry the State for HRC.

The DEADLINE is MARCH 24 -- just over a week away!

Re: keith o's comment | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 14th 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

Excellent points!
One ring-y ding-y, two ring-y ding-y,... (where is Lily Tomlin when we need her!)

letter writing campaign | Report to Admin

By Ken from Minneapolis, MN Mar 14th 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Here's a FUN IDEA that our political discussion group has been doing in Minneapolis. We're sending letters to the people in Pennsylvania that share our names. For example, my name is Ken Allen and there are 33 Ken Allen's that live in Pennsylvania.

Here are some tips
- Personalize your letter. Tell them about your earliest known ancestor. Or tell them about where you live.
- Tell them why you support Barack Obama
- Write your note on the back of a printout of one of Obama's policy papers

And most of all, whether they are a Republican Democrat or Independent, remind them that they need to be registered for the Democratic Primary on 3/24 to vote for Barack Obama on 4/22.

Here's a website that will show you the people in PA that share your name. Just enter your name with the state of PA and hit Search.
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Re: letter writing campaign | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 14th 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

If you don't have any one who shares you name, pick 10 at random?

Speech in Indiana is a great opportunity | Report to Admin

By Norm Mar 14th 2008 at 5:23 pm EDT

Look for BO to turn today's lemons into lemonade tomorrow in his speech.

I bet he'll explain that this week's talk of race and divisions are exactly why he's running for president. The distractions and divisions are so unimportant in the face of our common problems and the search for common solutions.

Hope, Faith, and Strength, Fellows of the ObamaNation!!!

Re: Speech in Indiana is a great opportunity | Report to Admin

By Michael from Lynnwood, WA Mar 14th 2008 at 5:26 pm EDT

Exactly. This isn't a disaster. It's a wonderful opportunity.

Your slip is showing | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 14th 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT

May I suggest: Let's use ObamAmerica rather than ObamaNation - ObamaNation (while clever) associates too closely with 'abomination' in English, and I don't think we want to go there -- : )

Re: Speech in Indiana is a great opportunity | Report to Admin

By Jama for the UNITED States of America Mar 14th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

NORM!

You got it exactly right! This is a GREAT opportunity to talk about the way we have divided ourselves by refusing to even be in the same room with someone we do not agree with %100 of the time. It's a great opportunity for Barack to address the fear around the false email claiming he's a secret Muslim, and for him to talk about faith and the role it can and should play in our public lives. It will be a GREAT opportunity for him to show us how he will lead during times of stress and worry. How he will answer those who would divide us with rhetoric and ugly talk. We need to all work together to solve our problems. Continuing to spew distrust and hatred will only get us more of what we have right now.

There is a second path. | Report to Admin

By Bobbie Sue Grenerth *OFA* www.handsontiffin.net Mar 14th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

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Number of miles to Pittsburgh: 238.8
Number of miles to Louisville: 257.5
Number of miles to Fort Wayne: 89.6
Getting Barack Obama elected President of the United States of America: PRICELESS!

Here in Ohio, we're surrounded by states that haven't voted yet. We're committed to spending time in neighboring states to register voters, canvass, make telephone calls, paint rally signs, provide front-of-the-line services at rallies, GOTV line services at rallies, and community service work to show what this ground-up activism is all about. We really enjoy talking with people and learning which issues are important to them. We will take the Obama message to our neighbors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,Louisville, Kentucky, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

We need YOU to “sponsor” some miles in our fundraising to “get us there”. $1 = 1 mile.
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In America, it has never been acceptable to complain about a problem, an injustice, and unrighted wrong without first being willing to show what needed to change and make those changes at home.
If you can’t get there yourself, sponsor some "miles" to get us there, and we’ll work EXTRA hard for YOU!

THANK YOU!

Bobbie Sue & Scott

Right now, gasoline is 3.459 a gallon. We're spending our own dough to make these trips. That's one of the ways we are able to contribute. Please donate directly to the Obama campaign: Link

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"There is a second path. It asks more of you."
- Barack Obama

Heartbroken. | Report to Admin

By Kris Aaron Mar 14th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT

You know guys, I've never given to a political campaign before in my life. I've given over $200 to this campaign even when my wife and I don't really have the money to spare, because I believed.

We made campaign phone calls, talked to friends and neighbors, sent e-mails trying to get support for Obama here in Texas and other states, we're both delegates for Obama, because we believed.

I've been enraged by the tactics of Clinton and was constantly digging articles and e-mailing news networks and leaving messages on forums here and at CNN CONSTANTLY, because I believed what was happening to Obama and his supporters was wrong.

But yesterday, when I saw Barack's paster of 20 years spewing forth what I consider strong hate statements towards Caucasians and saying the words "God d**n the USA"... my heart instantly broke. Because my feeling is, if you go to a church and put up with those kinds of messages for over 2 decades... then that's what you believe.

Honestly, at this point, I really am heart broken. This is not something Hillary has done to Obama... this is something he put up with for 20 years. No amount of rejecting or denouncing at this late hour is going to make up for attending and listening to that kind of bitterness and hatred for that long.

I feel lost in this election now. I had found and believed in so much hope for our future of uniting this country together like we never had seen before.

But today, all those people we got to support Obama and the dream of unity, our heart is broken. I don't know what to do now and I'm not sure what Obama is going to be able to say to make me understand why he would ever have respect for someone that uses that kind of hateful language in a place that is suppose to be about forgiveness, understanding, and brotherhood.

My heart is broken, because I believed, and now I can't believe what I've heard. God bless the USA, and God help us now.