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Fired Up in Denver: Thousands in Line for Barack Event This Morning
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Jaime Mulligan
- Jan 30th, 2008 at 10:28 am EST
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We're here in Denver and the doors are about to open at the
event with Barack
in
Magness Arena
. There's thousands of people lined up outside.
Among them are Denise, Nancy, Tina, Rachel, Elle, Jordan and Anna.
They're from Parker and are really excited to be here. They got up at 4:45 this morning to make sure they got a good spot in the line.
This will be the first time any of them have caucused---they all recently attended one of our caucus trainings. Are you in Colorado?
Click here to visit our caucus center
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Check back soon for more. Doors opened about five minutes ago!
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PrimeTimeMom
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:39 am EST
I have never seen so many people waiting in line in the freezing cold. Change is in the air! Yay Denver!
Obama '08
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MtnMom - an empowered feminist for Obama
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:53 am EST
Hello ~
Is this being covered live anywhere? I am stuck here in the mountains with snow and am terribly disappointed not to be able to attend yet I know Denver will give a great welcome!
Trying to find a live stream... anyone know?
Thanks!
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MtnMom - an empowered feminist for Obama
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:15 am EST
Nevermind....
Found live stream of Denver... here it is for others-
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Daniel H, Germany
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:16 am EST
Direct link. Should work, the audio is ugly. I'm search for another one ;).
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Joel S
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:29 am EST
If I go now do I have any chance of getting in? I'm only 3 minutes away...
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mnd
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:34 am EST
just go!
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M & J from NH
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:38 am EST
Yes, just go! I had the privelege of seeing Barack in person 4 times in NH. It is always worth the wait! The last time I saw him in Nashua there were thousands of people. We ended up in an overflow room. He still came in to see us afterward. We lucked out. Being some of the last people in, we ended up perfectly positioned to be able to say hello and shake his hand. Stop reading and go.
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Major_Man saying YES WE CAN!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:53 am EST
Colorado is fired up. By my count y'all have about 10 offices open out there.
I love how Obama rallies are a "family" type of atmosphere. Attending the Obama-Kennedy Rally was one of the most meaningful experiences of me life.
Link
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M & J from NH
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:41 am EST
I agree. We have taken our four children to every event except the one with Oprah and we were kicking ourselves for that one. Even that event would have been fine for kids. There are families everywhere at Obama events. We give our kids Obama stickers to hand out to the other kids so they can get fired up too!
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Charmona who is a believer in the ground game
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:29 am EST
That is what we did at American on Monday. Many of us got there around 6:30am and stood in the cold until about 10am. It was worth the wait. The Washington Post is reporting close to 7000 folks came to see Ted Kennedy endore Barack!!! Way to go Colorado!!
YES WE CAN |
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Chauncey
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:39 am EST
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!
I"M FIRST!!!!
Have the best debate ever tomorrow |
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We don't want C-graders running this beautiful country
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:40 am EST
With Senator Edwards not in the race, it will be the best time to put forward your vision for america. Hillary will be prepared with her detailed Health Care Plan, Economic Plan, Housing Plan, Immigration Plan etc...
Be ready with your game Senator. With little policy differences, this is the time to demonstrate your knowledge of all policy's and also talk about how you are more electable.
Keep an eye on those Latino and young voters.
Have your best debate tomorrow as she won't be able to live of sound bites anymore.
And don't do any tit for tat like last debate. We don't want to hit below the belt with Walmart type remarks.
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jordarundt
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:32 am EST
Agree 100 %. This is the time to play out our best cards. I really hope they are doing debate prep all night. Tommorows debate will be extremely important. That is the night we will show everyone why Senator Obama is the man.
Also, I know this might sound silly, but in a tight race everything counts. Some newspapers and news stations have a small list of most read stories and so on. We should read the stories that is below positive-HRC stories on the list, and by that get her of the list.
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:44 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
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PrimeTimeMom
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:50 am EST
I sent emails to super delagates who are undeclared here in CA. I also am wearing my t-shirt or button everywhere I go. It's amazing how many people want to talk about Obama.
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bdette
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:42 pm EST
I live in CA. Can you tell me who the CA super Delegates are in CA. I live in northern CA and I would like to try and influence the super delegates to support Obama
EDWARDS DROPS OUT!!! |
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S v K
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:44 am EST
Edwards just dropped out!!!!
hhmmmmmmm
SvK
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scozad
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:53 am EST
Yup it looks like it's official:
Link
"Edwards has told top advisers about his decision. It is expected he will announce it in a speech at 1 p.m. ET Wednesday in New Orleans, Louisiana."
Everyone - lets get out and reach out to the Edwards camp - lets convince them why they should support Obama. Now is our chance to get more folks to hear our message! With some Edwards endorsers switching to Obama it may be a good sign.
We can do it folks! YES WE CAN!
What is everyone's thought on an Obama/Edwards ticket? As I think that Edwards will likely try to play "let's make deal", he will probably go to both Obama AND Hillary and say something like "if you bring me on board I'll throw my support for you."
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Major_Man saying YES WE CAN!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:59 am EST
I'm glad he dropped out.
I'm sad to see the Media making this out to be a race war. It's shameful that their "Storyline" is all race & class based.
I don't think Sen. Edwards is very forthright. I suspect he will endorse HRC or just sit on the fence.
He's been whining for weeks about "not getting media coverage" and "running against $100M celebrity candidates." He's the one who has been running for President since 2004--everybody knows him. We just chose to support Obama.
Mark my words: Obama will NEVER have a VP who voted for the Iraq War.
Top 5 VP bets:
Gov. Sebelius (Kansas)
Sen. Webb (Virginia)
Gov. Mabus (Miss.)
Gov. Napolitano (AZ)
Caroline Kennedy
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scozad
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:12 am EST
Your probably right that Obama won't take a VP that voted for the war - it would go against his message on that issue.
I think the coolist thing would be for him to take a VP that ISN'T a current politician - but an average American. Think about that idea for a minute. How many of us feel that Washington doesn't listen to us? How many of us REALLY know that the problems are and have pretty good ideas how to fix them. Example the economy, we have large corporations sending manufacturing overseas, sending jobs overseas, laying people off, paying off politicians to do their bidding. If you could get an average American that is fully behind OBama as a VP I think would pull A LOT of weight from the middle class. Especially if the person was eighter a hispanic or african american female, or someone of mixed race. Don't take this as me bringing "race" into this. I more thinking of how it would show how much Obama TRULY is the uniter of ALL.
Just in! Obama has released a statment on Edwards withdrawl! Just heard it on CNN - look for it!
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eagleforlife
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:20 am EST
Fellow NORTH CAROLINIANS, NOW is the time to write our State representatives to ask them to endorse Barack Obama. GK Butterfield already has, so we just need to thank him and ask him to encourage others to chose as he has. If you know anyone else especially in your district ask them to write for support of Barack Obama also. Here is a link for the State Representatives. I don't have one for Governor Easley, but he typically don't take sides in anything, but you can goggle it and email him to ask. I did, but I haven't got a response back.
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eagleforlife
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:35 am EST
By the way all of this Representatives are up for re-election in November.
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eagleforlife
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:37 am EST
typo: these and not this
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Tamsin
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:15 am EST
How about Gov Kaine from Virginia?
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BucJ
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:16 am EST
Wrong, John Edwards was his Vice President after the second debate!!!!
Bucj
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Fired Up in Atlanta
Jan 30th 2008 at 2:03 pm EST
I don't think Edwards wants to be anyone's VP. He was a better President candidate when he ran last time than a VP candidate. I think he will be better suited for the Attorney General position.
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Chili Dogg
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:17 am EST
Webb is the best choice to combat the McCain military stance. Also rumors that McCain will have Colin Powell as his VP. That would be a formidable team. You need someone with a military background to offset that.
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Fired Up in Atlanta
Jan 30th 2008 at 2:08 pm EST
Colin Powell will not run. I think he may still have a bad taste in his mouth from being SOS. Also, he really likes Obama.
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Cynthia, overseas voter
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:23 am EST
I don´t want to be preachy, but I think we should all show a lot of respect for Sen. Edwards and his supporters. They believed in their candidate too and must be feeling quite sad. Edwards is a good person--he isn´t perfect and neither is anyone. He made mistakes but he admitted them and that in itself says a lot. In addition, he has really focused on the issue of poverty in the richest nation in the world. This is not a popular issue and he didn´t shy away from it.
I hope that we don´t act like vultures circling, wondering who is going in for the "leftovers". Give him and his supporters a respectful moment. Plus, let us all hope that his dropping out is not related to the worsening of his wife´s health. I repeat--they are good people.
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Kevin in Anaheim
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:40 am EST
I would like to second the sentiment that we be respectful of Edwards' supporters. He is a good man and was a good candidate. Be respectful of his candidacy and when they are open to it let them know that Obama holds many of the same values.
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Trish
Jan 30th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST
I agree wholeheartedly. While I am not particularly inspired by John Edwards, I've always considered him a good person with excellent views -- and while he voted for the war, he at least admitted his mistake and apologized for it. He never used dirty tactics like the Clintons did, and he always ran on his record.
And the fact that he is fighting for the average American against special interests makes him a kindred spirit to Sen. Obama.
I welcome all John Edwards supporters with open arms.
OBAMA A CHAMPION FOR VETERANS |
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Major_Man saying YES WE CAN!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:44 am EST
Send this to your friends who are Veterans:
Veterans for Obama:
Link
Obama embraces Veteran:
Link
VIDEO: General McPeak, USAF, supports Obama:
Link
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ tony-mcpeak/obama-was-right-on -the-wa_b_72692.html
Obama Sponsors Bill to stop Veteran Homelessness:
Link
Official Campaign positions on Veterans issues:
Link
Defense issues (from his Senate site):
Link
Senator Obama is also ENDORSED BY THE ONLY IRAQ WAR VETERAN IN CONGRESS: U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA)
Link
IRAQ WAR:
Interview about Iraq war Oct '02 (Listen to the problems he foresees…war started Mar ‘03):
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =EhpKmQCCwB8&mode=related& amp;search=
...Iraq War plans:
Link
OBAMA A CHAMPION FOR VETERANS |
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Major_Man saying YES WE CAN!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:45 am EST
Send this to your friends who are Veterans:
Veterans for Obama:
Link
Obama embraces Veteran:
Link
VIDEO: General McPeak, USAF, supports Obama:
Link
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ tony-mcpeak/obama-was-right-on -the-wa_b_72692.html
Obama Sponsors Bill to stop Veteran Homelessness:
Link
Official Campaign positions on Veterans issues:
Link
Defense issues (from his Senate site):
Link
Senator Obama is also ENDORSED BY THE ONLY IRAQ WAR VETERAN IN CONGRESS: U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA)
Link
IRAQ WAR:
Interview about Iraq war Oct '02 (Listen to the problems he foresees…war started Mar ‘03):
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =EhpKmQCCwB8&mode=related& amp;search=
...Iraq War plans:
Link
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:45 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:46 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:46 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:47 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:47 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:48 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:48 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:49 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:49 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
COLORADOOOO!!!! |
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latinObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:50 am EST
Let's go ColoradooooOOOOBaaaaMaaaaGOOOO O!!!!
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:50 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
Yes We Can! |
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◎Desert Dove Dan◎
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:50 am EST
YES WE CAN...stand in long lines in freezing temperatures to see and hear the next President of the United States!
YES WE CAN!
OBAMA: Champion for Veterans |
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Major_Man saying YES WE CAN!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:50 am EST
Send this to your friends who are Veterans -or- care about Veterans issues:
Veterans for Obama:
Link
Obama embraces Veteran:
Link
VIDEO: General McPeak, USAF, supports Obama:
Link
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ tony-mcpeak/obama-was-right-on -the-wa_b_72692.html
Obama Sponsors Bill to stop Veteran Homelessness:
Link
Official Campaign positions on Veterans issues:
Link
Defense issues (from his Senate site):
Link
Senator Obama is also ENDORSED BY THE ONLY IRAQ WAR VETERAN IN CONGRESS: U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA)
Link
IRAQ WAR:
Interview about Iraq war Oct '02 (Listen to the problems he foresees…war started Mar ‘03):
Link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =EhpKmQCCwB8&mode=related& amp;search=
...Iraq War plans:
Link
make it a barack day |
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:50 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
Re: Two Left in This Race |
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Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:02 am EST
Now that john Edwards has dropped out, i have aquestion regarding his supporters:
If all of John Edwards supporters were so strong for thier candidate,what happened to their financial support??? He has no funds left after SC, so I question how they supported John Edwards? Was it just lip service or just blogging??? If he had the support that some people are claiming he had, Then why no funding??? If we are looking for his supporters to come our way, then let it be known that this is a MOVEMENT AND IT TAKES MORE THAN TALK to get Barack Obama to the white house. WE ARE NOT ALL ABOUT TALK,We are the force with financing and phone banking and canvassing. We need more from supporters than just DailyKos blogging. IMHO.
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Trish
Jan 30th 2008 at 2:28 pm EST
Cilla, I think the Edwards supporters did all they could. Obama's campaign has just been more organized and Web 2.0 - centric, so it's been easier for us to get involved.
I know that it took a lot of prodding to get me out of my volunteering cocoon, but this website and all the tools within it has made it so easy for me, I had no excuse.
Edwards supporters, you are welcome here -- let's fight for our shared causes together!!!
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Julia
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:51 am EST
Look at that crowd, they're fired up!
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DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot!
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:51 am EST
Good morning everyone. Let's make it a Barack Obama day. Let's each do at least one positive thing today to get him on the ballot. Tell us what you did yesterday. Let's lift each other up.
I called for about 6 hours from home, and email Gov. Richardson three times to endorse the best candidate - the only candidate with integrity - Barack Obama.
Thanks for all every one of you are doing. BTW, I'm in IL and it's COLD HERE today!!!
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Brian S.
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:00 am EST
Diana - I appreciate your enthusiasm, but STOP the multiple, identical posts!!!
If it's on purpose, it's obnoxious!!! If it's a mistake, please stop hitting the "back" button on your browser!!!
Debate |
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Stephanie
Jan 30th 2008 at 10:56 am EST
Just thought about this, but with Edwards out now the debate tomorrow night is going to be just Obama and Clinton! This is gonna be good!
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CZARINA BJ in Chicago who has had ENOUGH of all this Partisan Bickering, who stands with her favorite POTUS Barack Obama
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:04 am EST
I am making homemade cookies and popping popcorn tomorrow night. My dad and I are going to be discussing JE departure all day.
I hope he endorses Barack!
Let the fireworks begin!!!!!!!!!!
BARACK STUDY HARD, AND PRACTICE YOUR COME BACKS, USE HUMOR AGAINST HER; SHE HAS NO SENSE OF HUMOR, SHE WILL SEEM CONFUSED.
STAY ABOVE THE FRAY!
VOTED FOR YOU ALL READY IN CHICAGO, WILL BE STANDING IN THE COLD ON TUESDAY WAVING SIGN TO GOTV.
Proud to be one of the Obama Nation!
GO DENVER.....EDWARDS DROP? |
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David from Elk Grove Village, IL
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:00 am EST
Nice work Denver..... Freezing cold temps don't keep barackamaniacs from showing up in droves (it is frigid here in IL too)....
What does everyone think, is the Edwards drop good or bad news.....
I dont know if a potential endorsement is to come b/c of the Kerry slight, but throughout his run he seemed to be siding with Barack over Hillary often
Barack 08.... Yes We Can
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GeorgialovesObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:07 am EST
I don't know why Edwards just won't come out to endorse Obama if that is what he wants to do. I don't understand the 'hold out' factor. What are they waiting for?
I have respect for the Republicans at least...when they get out they endorse another candidate usually. They are 'family' they support one another--publicly at least--- even if they don't like one another. Biden, Dodd, Edwards....they just want to sit on the fence. Where's Gore? Kucinich didn't even come out to give a formal endorsement.
I'm very happy to be an Independent! I don't respect either party frankly...
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latinObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:53 pm EST
I think it is very important to choose the right moment to make endorsements... I think Edwards is only saying he drops, and the announcement will come later in New Orleans. He make thake some time before any endorsement comes. Timing is of the esence.
By the way, Jimmy Carter praised Obama!
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latinObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:56 pm EST
opps!!!.. "he may take some time... " is what I wanted to say... sorry for the typo!
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CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists.
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:16 am EST
I hope Obama is ready for the debate on thursday. iam sure he is. CNN debates are biased.
wish i knew what personality hillary is going to adopt during the debate....i've seen her as a cry-baby, an attack dog, victim, hide behind her husband, angel....goes on...i don't what she stands for.
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Patricia in Iowa
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:20 am EST
While I've been hoping Senator Edwards would drop out of the race, I find myself feeling saddened by the announcement that he will do so today, which I just heard on NPR. I live in Iowa. Sen. Edwards came here early and was an excellent candidate. I could have easily supported him, but decided last Sept. to lend my support, donations, and some volunteering to Sen. Obama. But I have a close friend who supported John Edwards, hosted a fund raiser for him -- and with him -- in her home, and was a leader in his campaign in this state. I am sorry that such a good man has had to withdraw from the race, but of course, there can only be one nominee.
I doubt that John Edwards would accept the VP position again, with either candidate. I've read several days ago that the Obama campaign has (unofficially) offered him the position of attorney general. I'd love to see him accept that position in an Obama administration. I think there is an affinity between Edwards and Obama that is not there between Edwards and Clinton.
I don't know if Edwards leaving the race will help Obama. I believe there are those who would support anyone but Clinton (I saw that at my Iowa caucus) and I think Obama and Edwards share a similar appeal.
On the other hand, those "white" voters that Bill Clinton tried to scare into Hillary's camp in SC mostly went for Edwards. Will voters who MAY be factoring in race move to Clinton?
My best wishes are with John Edwards, Elizabeth and their children. I expect Sen. Edwards will continue to play a leadership role in this country in the years ahead.
Re: GO DENVER.....EDWARDS DROP? |
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Justin from Los Angeles
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:27 am EST
I do agree.
John Edwards has been distinguished in his campaign and i feel most Obama supporters hold a place in their heart for Johnny boy.
The media pushed the "white vote" issue in SC, but the american people are smarter than this in my opinion. A majority of JE supporters are switching to Obama is my opinion based on seeing most polls and even this morning's discussions on a variety of big sites.
For anyone undecided, lets remember this is an election about the the future vs the past.. We must move forward w/ our thinking. We must Unite if we are ever going to accomplish anything...
GOTV next Tuesday!
Yes, we can..
Fired up, Ready to go! |
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Ilya
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:04 am EST
This is going to be a great rally
you can watch it live
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Edmund Dantes Hamilton
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:18 am EST
Thanks for the link! It's working great.
yes we can |
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Lutz Peter
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:06 am EST
there is a movement around the world
we all want barack obama
yes you can
yes we can
its time for change
change is in the air
lutz peter from munich germany
cbs Denver has the stream |
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phillyPete
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:06 am EST
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Edwards |
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Nanci A patriotic dissident
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:09 am EST
What does it mean for Obama that Edwards is dropping out of the race?
Here is a link from the Wall Street Journal wire service. They think Edwards is more likely to endorse Obama than Clinton. Also, Mark Halperin, Time correspondent, said on CNN that based on his conversations and experience with the Edwards campaign that it is hugely unlikely that Edwards would go into Hillary's camp.
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Boston resident
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:15 am EST
Does anyone know if the Kennedys and Obama are planning on appearing together in CA?? I feel like in some of these cities/areas they need to appear TOGETHER to get the real momentum...
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Benissa
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:20 am EST
I heard the samething from Msnbc on Joe's show as well.
Go Obama, we are getting closer and closer to the Oval Office.
Re: Edwards |
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Benjamin Vos, Nashville
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:24 am EST
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Ask Edwards to continue his commitment to working Americans. Ask him to endorse and campaign for Barack Obama.
Amazing |
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Cornelius
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:11 am EST
The people in line are way more stoked and amped than the lame folk at Billary's lame fake victory rally in Florida.
Only Obama 2008!
Kids Not in School? |
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Edmund Dantes Hamilton
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:16 am EST
Looks like some of those kids should be in school? Is it a "Snow Day" or "Obama Day" ?
"Yes We Can!"
effective advertising |
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Phil
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:16 am EST
Home-made signs are EXTREMELY effective because they are personal.
Recipe:
two 20" x 30" foam core poster board
2 sticks, square not round 3/8" x 36"
12 upholstery nails
blue and red paint
paint brush
Put a board on each side for strength and 2-sided signs.
Paint your message, assemble, deploy.
Make a sequence of signs:
vote
for
change
REPLACE the last sign daily, ending with "Obama". People love the suspense.
EVEN BETTER: hold a sign and wave to people
Get them SMILING when they vote for Obama.
cut foam-core poster boards in half
take 3 pieces, join with clear packing tape
make them all hinge along one axis
center panel flips up and down
flip up: Honk for Obama
flip down: Vote for Obama
BELIEVE ME -- PEOPLE LOVE THESE
Another Great Day For The Grassroots |
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Dr. Barbara Palmer
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:17 am EST
These pictures of the people lined up to hear Senator Obama speak volumes. What a way to start the day. Freezing cold yet fired up and ready to go!
Call John Edwards! |
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Benjamin Vos, Nashville
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:17 am EST
Please remember to call or email John Edwards' campaign and tell him thank you for bringing issues of poverty and economic injustice to people's attention.
Remind him that Barack Obama has been working as a community organizer with unions and working Americans for almost 20 years. Encourage Edwards to stand for change against the corporate greed and lobbyists that are bringing too much corruption into our government.
Let's keep Edwards' legacy going!
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Alex from Falls Church, VA
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:20 am EST
Can anyone hear them talk,I cant hear a word, its all noise. PLEASE HELP!!!!
OBAMA 08
John Edwards |
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Ryan O'Donnell (Bethlehem Field Organizer)
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:22 am EST
Does anybody here have superior/influential writing skills who can draft a letter to John Edwards encouraging his endorsement of Barack?
Posting a sample letter would probably increase the number of people who will send John Edwards a message encouraging his endorsement.
Link
Re: John Edwards |
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Cynthia, overseas voter
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:33 am EST
I think we should leave that to Sen. Obama. I also assume that Edwards already knows what he will do based on his beliefs.
If we want to influence his supporters, then I suggest we be respectful, honest and nice to them and certainly not put negative things on these posts about them or Edwards. Some of the conversations/speculations about his supporters are not particularly a class act.
Senator Edwards |
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Patricia in Iowa
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:23 am EST
While I've been hoping Senator Edwards would drop out of the race, I find myself feeling saddened by the announcement that he will do so today, which I just heard on NPR. I live in Iowa. Sen. Edwards came here early and was an excellent candidate. I could have easily supported him, but decided last Sept. to lend my support, donations, and some volunteering to Sen. Obama. But I have a close friend who supported John Edwards, hosted a fund raiser for him -- and with him -- in her home, and was a leader in his campaign in this state. I am sorry that such a good man has had to withdraw from the race, but of course, there can only be one nominee.
I doubt that John Edwards would accept the VP position again, with either candidate. I've read several days ago that the Obama campaign has (unofficially) offered him the position of attorney general. I'd love to see him accept that position in an Obama administration. I think there is an affinity between Edwards and Obama that is not there between Edwards and Clinton.
I don't know if Edwards leaving the race will help Obama. I believe there are those who would support anyone but Clinton (I saw that at my Iowa caucus) and I think Obama and Edwards share a similar appeal.
On the other hand, those "white" voters that Bill Clinton tried to scare into Hillary's camp in SC mostly went for Edwards. Will voters who MAY be factoring in race move to Clinton?
My best wishes are with John Edwards, Elizabeth and their children. I expect Sen. Edwards will continue to play a leadership role in this country in the years ahead.
... |
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The Time Is Now
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:25 am EST
FOX live streaming is BAD. is it streaming anywhere else?
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Daniel H, Germany
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:31 am EST
CBS stream is better.
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Candi J
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:39 am EST
Much better. Thanks!
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Jen Deep in the Heart
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:36 am EST
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That one's pretty good.
Rolling Stone cover |
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Lone Star Liberal
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:25 am EST
I just sent an email to: Rolling Stone magazine, with a request for Barack Obama to be placed on their next issue's cover.
Please join me in this request.
Edwards |
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Terence
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:27 am EST
It amazes me how my fellow Obamanites are so concerned about who Edwards endorses. Have you all forgtotten what is driving this campaign??? This campaign is being driven by the American people who believe that this country can do better than what we have been getting for the past 35 years. Obama has always been respectful to Edwards yet Obama's strength comes from people like you and I and thats what will make him prevail in the race for POTUS, not who endorses him. There is a movement going on here people and the establishment cannot stop it.
I will be phone banking for Barack this Saturday and will vote for him on Tuesday.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING!!!???
What will YOU be doing? |
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Jim Lyons
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:41 am EST
Getting more signatures for Senator Obama to get him on the ballot in Pennsylvania.
I am also gathering signatures for myself as a delegate, and two other delegates in my area.
I will be at two local bus stops tomorrow and Friday in my area at 4:15 AM getting signatures.
Then I will be at a table in my community doing the same on Saturday.
Then we rented a table at the local mall for a week to gather even more signatures.
As first it was going slowly, but now we've got the momentum! 130 signatures so far. We are looking to get as close as possible to 500!
Yes we can!
In Hope and in Peace
Jim Lyons
Standing For Obama Video - taken 1/1/2008 in
Des Moines, Iowa
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M & J from NH
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:45 am EST
You're right. I made over 100 phone calls for the Denver event from my home in NH. I have four children and life is busy, like it is for everyone, but the time is now.
It's a lot easier than people think to make the calls for the national call bank.
Please give it a try. Just one call to try it out and you'll be hooked!
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latinObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:23 pm EST
I am planning to do it over the week end if. I am able to do it only throu skype, I hope it will work. In spanish for sure and only. I think the last-minute calls can be decisive!!!
I will concentrate mostly in southern California.
Go Obama Goooo!!
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Jen Deep in the Heart
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:41 am EST
I'm watching the live stream of the Denver rally (before Obama is on stage) and my 18-month-old heard the girl with the mic say "Whoo!" so now he's walking around making the same noise. It's pretty funny.
Just thought I'd inject something silly and irrelevant to keep it from getting too frantic in here.
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Justin from Los Angeles
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:48 am EST
Haha, yeah this girl is breathing heavyy into the Mic"
Dig her excitement though!
please vote in this online poll |
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rich
Jan 30th 2008 at 11:56 am EST
Please vote for Obama in this AOL online poll (see link below).
Almost all of New England (except for Massachusetts) is in Obama's column, as well as most of the Southeast states and many of the Midwest ones.
Especially need Obama online supporters here to vote from mid-Atlantic states like NJ, DE, PA, NY, OH; and from the Southwest and West coast states like CA, OR, AZ, NM, OK and TX.
I know this is only an online poll, but it's a big poll (so far over 125,000 people have voted in this poll -- started 1/28 and due to close on 2/2), so please vote, if you haven't already, and show the online community that Obama can catch and surpass her polled numbers even online.
If you have already voted, you can still click on the same link, and see the ongoing updated polled results.
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Alex from Falls Church, VA
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:12 pm EST
Watch Obama Live:
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Wow! |
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EAB4Obama
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:21 pm EST
Glory be to GOD!
Live Stream w/ continually updated blog |
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C from Buffalo, NY
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:29 pm EST
This site is very cool!
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Barack On Rockies |
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Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama
Jan 30th 2008 at 12:35 pm EST
Fantastic, I live in NYC, but my family is in Boulder, Colorado and my legally blind mother will be caucussing for the first time for Obama on the 5th. Obama '08 Colorado State.
wooow |
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latinObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 1:00 pm EST
Sweet Caroline for Obama!!!!!!!!!
Fired Up in Denver: Thousands in Line for Barack Event This Morning |
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A Rebirth
Jan 30th 2008 at 1:08 pm EST
Wow - amazing! Waiting for the FIRED UP speech (and velvety voice, as usual.)
fully positive!! |
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latinObama
Jan 30th 2008 at 1:18 pm EST
This is Obama, always positive!!! he just praised Edwards, Richardson, and also Hillary.
Obama President!!!!
edward supporters |
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BO our next POTUS
Jan 30th 2008 at 1:22 pm EST
guys,
we shoudl go the the Edward web-site and encourage his supporter on the blogs to join us. what do you think?
omg |
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Virginia S.
Jan 30th 2008 at 1:46 pm EST
This is a political event and not a rock concert? :) It might be cold, but they are fired up!
Obama '08!
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Flavio Amorelli
Jan 30th 2008 at 5:52 pm EST
Hi guys, I just want to let you know that the message for change of Obama reached out corners of the world which might be unknown to you. Here in Italy we are about to start a movement for change against the old politics and the old establishment. We wish to get a video support from Senator Obama which could benefit from this initiative attracting italian-american voters (20 mln people in US), but it's hard. I sent by post our proposed project but the call center is the only contact point and things are not moving on. Does anyone have an idea how can I contact the political dept. in Chicago or someone of his staff? I know, I'm asking a miracle, but I sat YES WE CAN.
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