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By Vijay from Milwaukee, WI Feb 29th 2008 at 3:14 pm EST

yes we can!!

-Obama 08 -

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By Vijay from Milwaukee, WI Feb 29th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST

And btw, this video is awesome... Obama brings the country together in a way no one else has or can!

-Obama 08-

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Feb 29th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

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Politico: Clinton Raises $35 Million in February

But: Obama spokesman Bill Burton says his candidate has raised “considerably more than that.”

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KEEP ON DONATING !!!

EVERY $ COUNTS !!!

DONATE NOW !!!

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By Northern Idaho Feb 29th 2008 at 3:57 pm EST

Fantastic video! Thanks for featuring it.

Please make some calls everyone, the upcoming races are too important!: Link

Why Signs?

In Idaho leading up to the February caucus there was hardly any signage in our area and many people that wanted to show their support for Barack Obama but could not. I did not want people in others states to have the same issue.

Exposure in the upcoming states is critical!

With this in mind, I took it upon myself to create several signs that people could download and print to show their support for Barack. The signs are in no way a substitute to yard or rally signs, but do serve the purpose of giving people the opportunity to publicly display their support for Barack Obama. Many have found them useful, we exceeded 30,000 downloads this morning.

To supplement my longer signage post, I decided to post the signage entry on my.barackobama.com blog. That way this post can be less in length and people can also bookmark the page.

If you like what I am doing, please consider making a donation to my fundraising page:
Do it here: Link

>>>The 24 downloadable signs can be found here: Link

A special thanks goes out to all who have already donated. Enjoy the signage.
Download – Print – Donate – Repeat.

Regards

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By Todd In SC ("What does a VP actually do?" - S.P. a month ago) Feb 29th 2008 at 9:00 pm EST

WOW! Great Video! I'd like to hear McCain's opinion on this captains video.

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By V-Day Mar 1st 2008 at 12:26 am EST

Indeed! At some level this would make a great commercial. Regardless, William - Thanks for your service and your video (straight forward and honest).;)

Bless Your Heart!

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By Lana in MA Feb 29th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST

Back by popular demand! I've had people email me and suggest this link be re-circulated on the blogs so that Ohio voters get the opportunity to read it. This has details about how Mandated Healthcare (like Hillarys' plan) works in MA, and shows how high the costs are. Check it out!

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Thanks to all of you on the phones and on the ground spreading the word!

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By DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot! Feb 29th 2008 at 3:56 pm EST

Awesome video!!!

Hey - if you want to help the campaign by making calls, but you've been too nervous about it, send me an email - I'll help you.

ladydi_deezee@yahoo.com

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By Robert R. from Marquette, MI Feb 29th 2008 at 4:26 pm EST

Wow, great Video. Thank you for your service William!

You are making an impact and your video hit home on the "patriotism" smack that irritates us all!

Givem heck!

OHIO-OBAMA-'08

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL Feb 29th 2008 at 4:44 pm EST

According to RASMUSSEN REPORTS

Ohio Democratic Presidential Primary
Ohio: Clinton 47% Obama 45%

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FINAL PUSH:

The next few days could decide whether we get that chance. It will take a massive effort across the country to Get Out The Vote on Tuesday, March 4th.

That means reaching out, making phone calls, and building this movement one person at a time.

You can use our online phonebanking tool to call potential supporters in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont from the comfort of your own home.

Start making calls right now:

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Feb 29th 2008 at 5:11 pm EST

I am inching closer to my fundraising goal of $1,000.00 for this campaign. I am hoping to reach this goal by the end of the day so that it can count toward our February fundraising numbers.

I only need 100 people to donate a minimum of $10.00 to reach this goal.

Whatever you can donate is appreciated. For all those who have donated, Thank you!

Katrina - N.J.
Obama 08

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By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Feb 29th 2008 at 3:23 pm EST

I know several people in Iraq right now , they are proud to be serving there country , but they don't agree with this war at all. They have all voted for Obama.

This is a great video.

YES WE CAN

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By jose and change Feb 29th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

President Clinton is somewhat wrong because

A LONG HISTORY IN WASHINGTON = HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF

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By Sean Feb 29th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST

Ok I know that this is a little silly, but guess what? Hillary's 3am ad wasn't all that original after all. I wonder if she got permission to use the idea?

See this user-generated John McCain ad from Jan 6, 2008

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By ♥♥Sweet ♥ in♥ Louisiana♥♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST

Deja Vu! Are her people feeding her corny punch lines and copying other people's speeches and ads on purpose? I sure hope she is not paying any of these people. They haven't given her nothing but BAD advice.

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By ☆ TengoEsperanza ☆ --- Love in Action Feb 29th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST

mondale used a "3AM" ad against Gary Hary too. Guess what? the guy who made that ad is currently working for Clinton. I guess that's what she means by experience, lol.

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By jose and change Feb 29th 2008 at 4:00 pm EST

Como dice la Senadora Clinton SI SE PUEDA? asi es que se dice????

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By Jules Feb 29th 2008 at 7:15 pm EST

What's up with 3 AM? All these ads with the same time? Why not 1:55AM? or 4:10? Is there some history of crises happening at 3 AM of which I am unaware. Hillaryous.

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By frstan Feb 29th 2008 at 10:12 pm EST

not original ?-- I think its very like an ad Geo H W Bush used against Bill Clinton. wont work now either

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By Warren "HUSSEIN" Davis Feb 29th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST

yes we can!!

-Obama 08 -

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By JohnAbdulMalikShabazzHussein From Reno Feb 29th 2008 at 4:02 pm EST

A little bit off topic, but here goes. I found this article on the BBC website. It was about Cuban doctors in Bolivia. Towards the end it talks about how a US embassy employee asked a Peace Corp volunteer to spy on the Cuban doctors. This kind of idiocy from our State Department is what is dragging us down in the world. Thank God we will have an Obama presidency to purge the brain dead Georgetown inbred ideologues from the State Department.

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Go Mr. O !!

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By American Refugee Feb 29th 2008 at 4:47 pm EST

Reno is my hometown... but I live between Dubai and Prague now. This was news over here for a while. I am surprised it didn't make it out much in the US (or am I?).

We need to change so much about our country... most of the world does not think too highly of us any more.

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By JohnAbdulMalikShabazzHussein From Reno Feb 29th 2008 at 6:39 pm EST

Lucky guy. Dubai and Prague. Never been to Dubai, but Prague is a beautiful place.

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By Mary in NorCal Feb 29th 2008 at 8:40 pm EST

there's a long history of peace corps volunteers being asked to or being used as, informants.

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By Kevin LaFleur Feb 29th 2008 at 4:05 pm EST

Hey everyone who is fundraising!

I recently wrote a reminder to some folks to help fundraise with me. Here is a copy of my letter. Please critique, or use it for yourself if it inspires your own letters to friends and fam.

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I know you're busy, but I just wanted to check in with a quick reminder about a note I sent you earlier.

(Quick note: No matter which way you vote, I encourage everyone to participate in this election year. The age of apathy is over for a growing number of people. Demand that our representatives [even the ones you support] answer tough questions and do their work with transparency. Hold them responsible.)

Today, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee had this to say when endorsing Barack Obama:
"I am all too aware that the threats we face are unconventional," Rockefeller said in a statement. "They are sophisticated. They are constantly changing and adapting. And they are very serious. What matters most in the Oval Office is sound judgment and decisive action. It’s about getting it right on crucial national security questions the first time – and every time.”

Obama's position on foreign policy matters is unique and encouraging; as a result, he is being supported by leaders with decades of experience on our most important issues. His decision to meet with old international adversaries is refreshing. The silent-treatment method practiced towards world leaders is juvenile foreign relations from the 20th century. We need to move forward, and the support Obama has earned demonstrate that people are ready.

I support Mr. Obama for his position on issues, his ability to raise the level of political dialog and inquiry, and for the respectable and positive manner in which he has run his campaign. In this election, we need a diplomat as President, and Mr. Obama embodies those necessary skills and personality traits found in one. Barack Obama and his supporters have reminded this country what practiced democracy is all about; we have witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of citizens paying attention to and taking part in the political process. If we are interested in promoting democracy around the world, we require a leader who is capable of promoting and inspiring it at home first.

Take a moment to check out my personal fundraising page and consider making a donation of any size.

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Thanks,

Kevin

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By EM doing her part to bend the arc Feb 29th 2008 at 4:19 pm EST

I am so proud to be working on this movement with all of you, but especially William J. Rausch. Your video is fantastic and inspirational. Thanks for all you have done by serving our nation in Iraq and on the ground in Ohio right now!

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By Keoki Feb 29th 2008 at 6:13 pm EST

YES WE CERTAINLY CAN

KEEP ON CALLING AND DONATING

Obama supporters are the greatest. We'll keep his campaign well funded till he reaches the White House.

Keep on donating for Sen. Barack Obama.

Click on this link to donate:
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By Camille in Oakland, CA Mar 1st 2008 at 5:24 am EST

Just a little concerned, so can someone please describe how Obama will win the 823 more pledged delegates he needs to win the nomination? This seems difficult with the remaining states to go. Thanks!

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By Matthew Feb 29th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST

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:
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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:

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Barack served 8 years in the Illinois State Senate.

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.

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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By barackcan Feb 29th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST

some humor for everyone that is working so hard

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super delegate movement (post 2/19) | Report to Admin

By rich Feb 29th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

super delegate movement since Wisconsin's primary 2/19 results:

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2-20-08 - Moved DNC John Rednour (IL) to Obama from Clinton. His son, also John Rednour, is on Clinton's steering committee
- Added DNC Donald Norcross (NJ) for Obama.
- Switched DNC Dana Redd (NJ) from Clinton to Obama
- Added Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX) , Rep. Ron Kind (WI) , Rep. Kathy Castor (FL) for Obama

2-21-08 - Added DNC Jason Rae (WI) for Obama.
- Added DNC Margaret Xifaras (MA) for Obama
- Added Rep. Steve Kagen (WI) for Obama

2-22-08 - Added DNC Sonni Nardi (OH) for Obama
- Added Sen. Russ Feingold (WI) for Obama
- Added DNC Connie Borde (DA)* for Obama
- Added DNC Leon Lynch (PA) for Obama
- Added DNC Belinda Biofore (WV) for Clinton

2-24-08 - Removed DNC Lionel Spruill Sr. (VA) from Clinton and returned to uncommitted

2-25-08 - Returned DNC Lionel Spruill Sr. (VA) after deciding the article was too vague to warrant his removal.
- Added DNC Mark Mallory (OH) for Obama

2-26-08 - Sen. Chris Dodd (CT), Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD), DNC Steve Powell (IL) added for Obama
- Added "Shadow Senators" Michael Brown (DC) and Paul Strauss (DC) for Obama

2-27-08 - Added DNC Dennis Mehiel (NY) and DNC Sylvia Tokasz (NY) for Clinton
- Added Sen. Byron Dorgan (ND) for Obama
- Added Rep. John Lewis (GA) for Obama
- Added DNC Marianne Stevens (ME) for Obama
- Moved DNC Senfronia Thompson (TX) from Clinton to Obama

2-28-08 - Changed DNC Ken Curtis (FL) from Maine to Florida after confirmation from the DNC. Superdelegate total is now 794.
- Added Rep. John Barrow (GA) for Obama
- Added DNC Ben Jeffers (LA) for Obama
- Added DNC Renee Gill-Pratt (LA) for Clinton

2-29-08 - Added DNC Brian Melendez (MN) and DNC Donna Cassutt ( MN) for Obama
- Added DNC Renee Pfenning (ND) for Obama
- Added DNC Rep. Hon. Yvonne Davis (TX) for Obama
- Added Sen. Jay Rockefeller (WV) for Obama

Stay tuned... we'll update this list as we find out more.

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By Carla in WA Feb 29th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST

The New York Times is estimating that the Obama campaign raised $50 in comparision to HRC's 34M.

WE ROCK!!!

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By Carla in WA Feb 29th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

oops 50M
Here's the link
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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Feb 29th 2008 at 3:19 pm EST

its more than 50 million

wait & see !

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By Randy Feb 29th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST

Hillary didn't raise 34 million. I'll bet you 34 million dollars that in a couple of months when she has to release the actual numbers we will find that they were fudging the heck out of that figure. They needed something to make her appear viable.

I'm not saying it matters so much if she raised 34 million anyway. We raised more and we've got the right candidate. But automatically believing any 'information' that comes out of Mark Penn's campaign that hasn't been independently verified doesn't really make much sense at this point.

That would be like taking George Bush at his word that he would only use the Iraq resolution if he absolutely needed it. There are just some people who it is foolish to trust.

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By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift Feb 29th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

I'm with you, Randall,

I seriously doubt she has raised that money. As well I heard she also has 1 million donors!!!? Are you kidding me!? Her folks are rather sleepy.

I wonder if she paid herself back out of that money with interest was expected...

She use to obfiscate, now she just plain face lies.

I remain a BO Folk.
Making those calls now to RI

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By Ilya Feb 29th 2008 at 4:19 pm EST

I can believe 35 million.. special interests, PACs and lobbyists do have a lot of money.

But that a million donated to her campaign? Thats just not possible.

If you look at the web traffic for the Clinton vs Obama sites, there is a ton more traffic here. Its not possible that a million different people went to donate on her site.

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By Ali Alavi Feb 29th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

I don't believe that either, everything out of their campaign seems to be tactical specially in these weeks.

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By Carol-STL-MO Feb 29th 2008 at 11:41 pm EST

Ali,

Agree... very tactical (almost like no holes barred...last ditch effort to pull something off--no matter what the cost).

Sort of reminds me of something you would see in a boxing ring...determined to WIN...NO matter what !!!...They WILL go down swinging

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Feb 29th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

Does the dollar figure includes money received from corporations, lobbyists, special interest groups?

Does the $35 Million include money given to the American Leadership Project?

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By Leila Feb 29th 2008 at 3:55 pm EST

Excellent questions.

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By Sano Feb 29th 2008 at 4:11 pm EST

If she ever releases her records, we'll discover that part of this $34 M is another loan! She can't advertise this one because the effect will be the exact opposite of her last "I'm so poor I loaned myself $5 M" plea.

WE ARE THE HOPE!
WE ARE THE HIPE!
YES WE CAN!

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By Janet from NH Feb 29th 2008 at 4:23 pm EST

Remember that last week Hillary held 2 fundraisers...one in DC and one in Boston. Her money didn't come from regular people like us. Obama doesn't have to do fundraisers because his campaign is funded by regular baseball-loving, apple pie eating, American people.

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Feb 29th 2008 at 4:24 pm EST

It seems strange if they were receiving $1M per day as they claim, then why the need to close the $1.9M advertising gap with Obama?

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Feb 29th 2008 at 4:32 pm EST

Another static [donor] counter on her site... This time be one of the 30,000 to donate in the next 48 hrs.

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By Roy Boy Feb 29th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST

Don't tell the media, how much were raseing until they start showing our candidate in a much better light, and also until the Clintons show prof of how they are going to collect thier 5 million back from the campaign loan.

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By Julia "H" From NC Feb 29th 2008 at 4:08 pm EST

I don't believe they raised that either. I read somewhere (can't remember where) she borrowed money from her general campaign to fund the primary. I think it was politico that said her numbers were stretched a bit. Probably around 22-24 million is the actual amount.

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By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Feb 29th 2008 at 4:45 pm EST

If she did raise it, she probably didn't get it from donors on her website. Barackobama.com ranks 4,060 in hits on Alexa, Hillaryclinton.com ranks 14,392.

Thank you Mr. Rausch | Report to Admin

By Hopeful Feb 29th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

That was great video! Thank you so much for everything you are doing and have done!

Oh, Yes We Can!!! | Report to Admin

By "Makeda" Independent Sweetie who helped to elect President Barack Hussein Obama Feb 29th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST

While we are making calls today and throughout March 04. Here is some encouragement:

New Video by will.i.am

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How our movement has grown, A Chorus of Millions:

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Out Moment is Now:

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Yes We Can Speech:

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Yes I can Video:

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We Want Change......

STOP WATCHING THE NEWS, TUESDAY WILL SPEAK FOR ITSELF.....

"So let me remind you tonight that change will not be easy. That change will take time. There will be setbacks, and false starts, and sometimes we will make mistakes. But as hard as it may seem, we cannot lose hope. Because there are people all across this country who are counting us; who can't afford another four years without health care or good schools or decent wages because our leaders couldn't come together and get it done." Barack Obama

Lets Get it Done!!!!

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By Dogon from Palmetto, GA Feb 29th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST

im with u, but we are coming on the 4oth year after kings death and things still seem the same

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By frstan Feb 29th 2008 at 10:17 pm EST

"things still seem to be the same"????

please take a look around............

Response to Hillary Clinton's 'Obama will kill your children' ad! | Report to Admin

By Dawn Feb 29th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST

I confess...I had a slight twing of sympathy for Hillary Clinton in the last couple of days. But this morning I realized that woman (I use the term loosely as I don't think she is fully human) doesn't deserve an ounce of sympathy. Her fear mongerring had is beyond dispicable! Senator Obama should produce an add with the same phone ringting but with a blunt interruption of footage of her at any of the various debates saying, "well if I knew then what I know now..." then a voice saying "We don't just need someone to answer the call at 3am; we need someone with the right answer b/c...there are no do-overs with the stakes this high...elect a leader who gets it right the first time" or something to that effect.

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By Joy Feb 29th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST

This is a great older video of Barack on Conan O'brian. It is hysterically funny. Enjoy!
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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 4:06 pm EST

You'd have to be NUTS to not vote for him! He's great. A total human being, quite witty, and absolutely charming!

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By Tennessee Liz Feb 29th 2008 at 4:19 pm EST

Wow! I didn't realize what a great sense of humor this guy had! Don't you get the feeling that he is very humble? I trust that he will do the right thing as President!

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By BonnieB from Iowa Feb 29th 2008 at 4:47 pm EST

I hadn't seen that one before. He did a great job! Very funny and personable...but in that none of us are surprised, are we?

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By scott Feb 29th 2008 at 3:36 pm EST

BILL CLINTON (appearing on Paula Zahn Now, 10/25/2004): Now, one of Clinton's laws of politics is this. If one candidate is trying to scare you and the other one is try get you to think, if one candidate is appealing to your fears and the other one is appealing to your hopes, you better vote for the person who wants you to think and hope.

1 Million in 2008! | Report to Admin

By Greg Feb 29th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

I happened to check the old counter for our goal of 500,000 donors in 2008 by March 4th.

It's up to 942,000! Let's hit a million donors for 2008 alone!

Check it out! Link

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By Wowgirl Feb 29th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

This man speaks so well about why he thinks Senator Obama should be President. When he says,
Leadership, you really believe this Mr. Rausch.
This should be a commercial!!!

Great Job!

Yes We CAN !!!

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Feb 29th 2008 at 5:12 pm EST

I am inching closer to my fundraising goal of $1,000.00 for this campaign. I am hoping to reach this goal by the end of the day so that it can count toward our February fundraising numbers.

I only need 100 people to donate a minimum of $10.00 to reach this goal.

Whatever you can donate is appreciated. For all those who have donated, Thank you!

Katrina - N.J.
Obama 08

New website | Report to Admin

By Seth from MI Feb 29th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

I know a lot of people have been watching the new Will.i.Am video on youtube. Did you know he also started a new website, where you can join the community and upload pictures and videos. You can actually have your picture become a part of the yes we can video. It's one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time, I highly recommend visiting and taking a look around and joining.

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By Lynne From Bellwether MO Feb 29th 2008 at 4:22 pm EST

This really is cool. I, too, would encourage exploring this site.

Listen to Bill! | Report to Admin

By Chad A Feb 29th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

Yes, this time you are spot on Bill!

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A comparison of two candidates. | Report to Admin

By michael Feb 29th 2008 at 3:41 pm EST

ONE SAYS WE CAN WORK FOR A BETTER FUTURE, THE OTHER SAYS VOTE FOR ME OTHERWISE THE TERRORIST WILL COME AND GET YOU.
THE IMPLICATION IS HRC IS NOT DIFFERENT FROM BUSH.

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By Roy Boy Feb 29th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST (Updated Feb 29th 2008 at 5:07 pm EST)

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

Please keep donating! | Report to Admin

By Ryan KY Feb 29th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST

Everyone lets please keep working hard in whatever way we can! Please keep donating, phone banking, canvassing and doing whatever you can! I have a personal fundraising page where I am attempting to raise $1,000 in small donations. Can you help me meet this goal?

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I have personally donated $140 to this campaign, but I do not have much money and cannot afford to donate anymore at the moment, but thanks to many wonderful Obama supporters my fundraising page has received over $600 in donations, can you help me reach my goal of $1,000 before March 4th by making a donation now?

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I particularly would like to get more young people like myself involved, Did you know Hillary said that work is a four letter word to young people? Lets prove her wrong! Even if you cannot afford to donate much why not donate $1 (cost of a Coke), $5 (a couple slices of pizza) or $10 (a ticket to a movie)? This small donation shows our stength in numbers and is how we will win the election!

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Latest Fox Poll | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Feb 29th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST

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WE HAVE WORK TO DO!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST

No one watches Fox News.

Online polls are incredibly easy to blur. You just clear your cache and click refresh and re-vote. You don't even have to clear it on some of the polls, like aol, where just to prove a point, I voted for Barack like 100 times or something.

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 29th 2008 at 3:54 pm EST

it's not an online poll - it is a tele-survey. Obama is down by 8 points in OH.

My otto is: ignore polls and trolls.

We have a lot of work still to do.

g+s+ :: 10^6+ :: rNH :: ->o<- :: !!
(the supporter formerly known as kev)

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By MNlawyer Feb 29th 2008 at 3:56 pm EST

The fox and CNN polls have consistently underpolled BO. He has on average performed 6-9 pts better.

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By ♦ Gigi Feb 29th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST

This is old news, but nevertheless revealing (I don't think it was posted here yet)

Regarding HRC's pressing of the point on "rejecting v renouncing." :

(LA Times 2/27)

... According to the reporter, Callejo "recently told us that African Americans never help Hispanics when they gain power and influence and that she would never vote for Sen. Obama. And now, quoting here, she said, 'Obama's problem is that he happens to be black.' "

Clinton was asked to react. ...

The Times' Michael Finnegan relates that Clinton responded: “Well, obviously I want us judged on our merits. I believe strongly that the fact that we have an African American and a woman running for the Democratic nomination is historical and I’m very very proud of that."

Pressed on whether she would reject and denounce such remarks, she said: "People have every reason to express their opinions. I just don’t agree with that. I think that we should be looking at the individuals who are running.”

She continued: “You know, this is a free country. People get to express their opinions. A lot of folks have said really unpleasant things about me over the course of this campaign. You can’t take any of that as anything other than an individual opinion.”

entire article here:

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By Sean Feb 29th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

She actually rejected it afterwards but she was quite reluctant to do so when asked on the spot.

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By CanadianPerspective Feb 29th 2008 at 4:04 pm EST

LOL, Flashback of the Ohio debate! Karma! At least Obama both "Denounced AND Rejected"! Louis Farrakhan

Hillary hesitated to "REJECT" her endorsement. She had to be put on the spot and pressured before she rejected it!

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By Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All. Feb 29th 2008 at 4:28 pm EST

Hey Hillary I not only denounce your campaign I reject your candidacy. Is that plain enough for you?

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By frstan Feb 29th 2008 at 10:23 pm EST

I ve been told her staff had to get to her and tell her she HAD to reject it etc. Of course the woman in question was perhaps long gone.....

A perfect example of what being "unprincipled" means......

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By Jim B from NC, ... now ... the hard work starts. Feb 29th 2008 at 3:47 pm EST

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The MSM and Hillary are struggling with pronunciation of the name Medvedev.

My wife, a Ukrainian TV anchor person and Russian linguist, presents this video of, "How To Pronounce MEDVEDEV" With a special bonus for Obama supporters. :)) Enjoy!

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By Arlene in Maine Feb 29th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST

That is sooooo funny! Great job!

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By Arlene in Maine Feb 29th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

I'll send this to Nora O'Donnell at MSNBC... :D

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By jose and change Feb 29th 2008 at 4:22 pm EST

LET ME TRY IT: MEDVEDEVEVEEEVEDEV

DID I GET IT??

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By Lynne From Bellwether MO Feb 29th 2008 at 4:27 pm EST

I do think this should get sent to MSNBC.

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By Terry From Rome, NY... A Team Member Welcoming Rivals For The Betterment of All. Feb 29th 2008 at 4:32 pm EST

Hysterical!
But I'm not even going to try to pronouce Yes We Can in Russian.

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By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Feb 29th 2008 at 3:48 pm EST

My name is Cris and I'm a Cuban-American who supports Barack Obama.

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

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

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By Steve Feb 29th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

Thanks Chris.Keep up the good work!

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By Ilya Feb 29th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST

I'm about to make my 100th call to Texas (in the last couple days).

In honor of that, please donate to my fundraising page. I'm currently just over half my goal

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By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Feb 29th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST

I really do.. I can't believe that it's come to this.. I will be really disheartened if it works...the longer this goes on the more it hurts the democratic party come November!!

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By La Bohème Feb 29th 2008 at 4:11 pm EST

I am a Republican, so naturally I never cared for Hillary. It's quite obvious that she is in it to win it---for herself by any means necessary. She's not even being secretive about stealing the election. She's doing it right in everyone's faces. We have as a country, this very unique moment to come together and mend fences.

We have to mend fences here at home and abroad. So far, Hillary has proven to us that she doesn't want to mend anything. She's anti-unification, anti-hope, and anti-inspiration. Who wants that in a leader? She didn't anticipate the will of the people and the will for change. Her whole campaign sounds so 90ish, "Solutions For America"? Come on, give me a break, that's so weak and uninspiring.

Hillary's biggest problem is the fact that she thought the Presidency was entitled to her. She just knew that it was going to be hers. Her ego is as big as George Bush's. This election is about her, not about us. That's why people dig Barack. His campaign is our campaign. We the people are going to be elected this year. This isn't just Barack's fight, it's our fight. In 2009, we will reclaim our government and start the long process of building this country back to where it should be---in the hands of its people.

Mille Bisous,
Shavon
xoxo

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By Robert Long Feb 29th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST

As one who served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 50's, I want to strongly support the words of Captain Rauch. He is a true supporter of the troops, and so are his brothers in the photo. Keep up the good work...and semper fi to my young army brother. Robert Long

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By Kathleen From Northern California Inspired by Obama's Courage Feb 29th 2008 at 4:09 pm EST

Captain Rauch,

Thank you for your courage, leadership, and service to our country. You are an awesome advocate for Senator Obama.

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By DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot! Feb 29th 2008 at 3:57 pm EST

I love this guys diary, it's a great reflection of how he became an Obama supporter.

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This article does a pretty good job telling the truth about Clinton's recent decision to conveniently be against NAFTA.

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As an aside, I make a lot of phone calls. I think my curiosity helps me a lot – because I really do like to hear what other people think. One of the things I have been curious about is how people felt about NAFTA when Clinton signed it. - Without exception, no matter what state I am calling, people tell me they didn't think it was a good idea. I didn't either – I'm old enough to remember and I wondered, “How is this good for us?” I thought I had to be missing something. ...time has shown me to be right – me, and EVERY SINGLE person I have asked.

Here's the article that really pointed out to ME why HRC being president is going to make it impossible for me to balance my budget. I'll be honest with you – I could never figure out why Mitt Romney didn't do better, considering his seemingly brilliance regarding the economy. I have a feeling, those people who didn't vote for him looked at how seriously he hurt his own state with health care...the same plan HRC has.

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Remember in the debate when Barack Obama said, “Her plan is good for the insurance company – his plan is good for the people.”? Hillary made no attempt to disagree. This is my opinion – Hillary, in every way is great for her lobbyists, not the people...they funded her campaign. We the people have funded Barack's campaign – HE is good for us.

Throughout this campaign we have had a huge up-hill battle because of people voting early – those early votes almost always go to Hillary because of name recognition or because they remember the Clinton years as good years, not realizing they set us up for the bad years to come – how could anyone ever guess that Bush would screw things up even further giving tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and throwing the rest of us to the curb! We ARE in a mess. We need a leader who is FOR US, the people...the top 2% income earners will be fine – most of us need to survive and heal.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 3:59 pm EST

It's important to know that Obama IS still getting a lot of flack for the Blackwater issue. There are a LOT of liberals, progressives, and even radicals who really really want to vote for him. They do represent a voting bloc that wins an integrity vote beyond belief. They like that he is a minority voice and pro-unions. I've been following this closely since yesterday.

But progressive radio and indie media is questioning him sharply on this and it's turning people away.

I would very much like to see him address the less mainstream concerns -- I know he's walking a tight rope right now and that you can't please everyone. But if the ultra-liberals say "yes," that does tend to impact the views of another voting block of general liberals.

I personally know I've done some fairly radical activism and watched it trickle right on down to more support from less direct action, more progressive types.

Barack needs to take a moment, at some point, to speak to the Democracy Now, KPFA, Nation, Green Party, Nader folks who ARE closely aligned with moveon.org. I sense that they just feel he's been ignoring them. They want to vote. Oh yes! Even the anti-voters would like to vote Barack this year. But they're putting up walls as to why not, and the biggest reason is "He's not answering our questions."

He's got my vote because I simply have faith in him. But faith is hard to come by for some.

Barack, please consider reaching out again to some of this demographic.

But if it's a bad political move, well I respect that and don't think it will cost you the election. It would win "integrity points" with many, however.

Many who are extremely vocal, no less.

The independent media crowd is aching to fall in love all over again with you, Senator Obama. They just haven't heard from you in awhile.

((hearts))

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By Jill Hussein. Here we come November. Feb 29th 2008 at 4:04 pm EST

I was born and raised in Ohio, it is one of the best states in our country I love it there! I am praying my birthplace will stand for Obama on Tuesday!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 4:07 pm EST

I'm praying right there with you Jill!

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By Daniel from Texas Feb 29th 2008 at 4:13 pm EST

Obama has addressed this in the past. He is against using Blackwater and private armies in security. He will not hire such firms when he is president.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 4:24 pm EST

Dan, I brought this up yesterday and concluded that this is true.

However, it's still all over independent media today. So maybe he wants to re-address it. The feeling is that it's been swept under the carpet. Like I said, that demographic, I suspect, wants deeply to believe him but is generally a hard win, and just needs a little TLC.

Most of the comments are about how he hasn't spoken out against it in a long time, so he must have changed his mind. He must be a typical politician. His heart's shifted.

I don't believe that, personally at all. Not a bit.

I'm just frankly amazed that a lot of these folks ARE even considering voting, period. There is NO conversation there for ANY other candidate. Because they are basically viewed as absolute status quo ultra-fake political scum by that faction.

So reaching out for a moment could be good. Just wanted to give a head's up because I've been scouring the sentiment about Obama today.

My boyfriend's a classic example. He's a 40-year old staunch non-voter who has actually phone banked for Barack, likes him, wants to believe in him, but grills me daily about why he isn't aggressively pushing on some of the issues that he was previously more vocal about.

I remind him that Barack's in the middle of an election and that he will be a man of his word when he gets into office.

There ARE issues I'd love to see him revisit myself. But again, he's trying to speak to the average American right now, and that's a balancing act.

The Blackwater thing though, that's a misperception that is out there like the muslim thing, looming in peoples' minds. So why not address it? Just because it's not on Foxnews? It's on absolutely huge Democratic sites!

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By Steve Feb 29th 2008 at 5:17 pm EST

SaSa,

Not sure if this will satisfy you but you might find this interesting:

"Last night, the United States Senate accepted an amendment to the Defense Department Authorization bill introduced by U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) that will require federal departments to compile and report information to Congress on the role of private security contractors in Iraq."

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Feb 29th 2008 at 5:59 pm EST

Great find, Dimitris! Thanks for adding this!

Would you reject a six-figure salary? | Report to Admin

By Peter from Switzerland Feb 29th 2008 at 4:02 pm EST

The measure of our man -- would you reject a six-figure salary to go to work on the South Side of Chicago?

This and other insights from an interview with Bill Harper about Barack Obama
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By Brenda in Richmond, VA Feb 29th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST

I am sorry to post this, especially when we're getting some wonderful endorsements and super delegates today. I try to post nothing but positive thoughts, even when I'm ticked off at the other presidential candidates and/or the MSM. But I am just at my wits end. I created a blog yesterday and shared some thoughts (frustrations) because I didn't want to be negative on the Blog. Someone posted a really mean spirited message back to me and it really upset me. I'm so tired of all the negativity. I really want this race to be over on Tuesday.