Organizing for America | Kate Albright-Hanna's Blog: Video: Getting Out the Vote in SC

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By Mason City 4 Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:31 pm EST

Go South Carolina! Make us proud and remind the country what we started in Iowa.

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By Unknown user Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:33 pm EST

Iowans are in the Obama house! ;-)

DO IT UP SC, WE'RE STANDING WITH YOU!!

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By Sara Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:43 pm EST

Yeah South Carolina!

I am grateful for the opportunity to be a supporter of Obama in Illinois. Though I've been a little frustrated by the media and apparent fighting lately, I believe it is America's time for change and that only Obama will be able to unite our country in the way is needed for our government to again become effective-

Effective in providing real safety and security, effective in providing stability in our economy, effective in providing access to health care to all Americans-- Most of all effective in uniting us as Americans so that we can be proud of our country again.

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By Mason City 4 Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:51 pm EST

I can't even begin to say how moved I was with the video above of Kathleen and the reverend going door to door. Seeing their efforts on the ground and the reaction of both the adults and children (gotta love the fired up/ready to go chants) brought tear to my eye.

I've been very discouraged with the media lately, but it's people like these and other South Carolinians as well as those in the Feb. 5th states, that make me realize our movement is as strong as it was on January 3rd. We cannot be silenced by forces of our past or by the media.

For the sake of our country, we must nominate Senator Barack Obama to be the democratic nominee and the next president of the United States. It is time for a new beginning, no more reliving the 20 years of partisan politics and finally unite our country.

Stand strong and proud fellow hope-mongers and let's change the world.

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By John Cavanaugh Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST

SC will make Barack Obama the REAL Comeback Kid!

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By Ezekiel Jan 24th 2008 at 8:34 am EST

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a good watch that hopefilly gets around

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By Ezekiel Jan 24th 2008 at 9:15 am EST

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a good watch that hopefilly gets around

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By Jim Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:34 pm EST

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By Mason City 4 Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:44 pm EST

Jim, Thanks for sharing. I heard a lot about that, but never saw it. Very powerful stuff, isn't it?

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By Edmund Dantes Hamilton Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:03 pm EST

Who could ever forget this, especially us Apple Mac users!

Leave No State Behind pt.1 | Report to Admin

By Michelle Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:36 pm EST

How ironic is it that a front-runner in the presidential election leaves an early primary state five days before the election? Major news networks frame her exit as strategy. They say she is concentrating on February 5th states where a majority of the delegates will be awarded, while former President Bill Clinton and Chelsea campaign for her in South Carolina. Maybe it is good strategy, but it does not give me a good feeling, especially since the Clintons have boasted about their commitment to African Americans for at least thirty-five years. If Hillary wants African American votes, shouldn’t she, not Bill and Chelsea, be in South Carolina? Something does not smell right to me about this.

Hillary stated in two debates, one at Howard University and one in Myrtle Beach, SC, sponsored by the Black Caucus, that if white women were affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic like black women are, then there would be a national outrage. Her assertion is accurate. I am left wondering, however, if she is so concerned about the lives of black women, why did she leave South Carolina so early. It has been reported for months that black women are a crucial voting block in the state, yet Hillary is courting the Hispanic vote before black women even get a chance to vote.

I do not make this comparison to construct a competition between African Americans and Hispanics. I firmly believe that the Republican and Democratic establishments, and many of the politicians deeply imbedded in the system have left the bulk of both groups behind. What the comparison does illustrate, however, is that when the going gets tough, particularly in a racialized climate, Hillary Clinton might cut and run, in search of the next minority group she can exploit. I know “exploit” is a harsh term to describe what is happening, but I encourage African Americans to consider the chaos that is ensuing within the Democratic race now that a “real” black man, not a fairytale black man has a legitimate shot at the White House. Have we been hoodwinked and bamboozled?

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By Samantha Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:38 pm EST

I think Barack Obama or Michelle Obama should go on The View to appeal to the women's vote and its a pretty popular show. HRC has already been on there and I think viewers should see him as well. He was supposed to be on their but I don't know what happened, Michelle supposedly too in December... Anywayz, does anyone know if he's going to do any TV shows after the SC primary.
BUt ANYwAYZ so excited for the SC primary where I predict a win and I think it will be a big win like 12/13 points and if we win the white vote in S.C. there will be a ton of momentum like IOWA!

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By Christopher Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:45 pm EST

You sound very Ignorant....that is not the way to think of this....It's Anyway NOT with a Z at the end. People are so wrapped up in Black and White that is not what this campaign is about.

DON'T CONTINUE the stereotype. Speak correctly

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:04 pm EST

Was is really necessary to be that rude ?

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:53 pm EST

Hey, we are all on the same side, right? I think Christopher did not have to be that harsh. Let's not judge. Since you started it Christopher, do you really think that using a "z" by Samantha indicates ignorance? Judging by her post I assumed she was being cute with using a "z". I really didn;t think she did not know how to spell "anyway". Also, no one picked at your comment "Does anyone know where Barack is strong at" (in your post By Christopher from Mansfield, OH - Jan 23rd, 2008 at 7:30 pm EST)
for ending a sentence with a preposition, or where you said "Other then South Carolina, and Illinois". . . where I think you meant "other than", with an "a". We are postin on a web blog, not writing Senator Obama's speeches. It is just a step above sending text messages. As long as people get the point I don't think we all need to become English teachers. Plus, if we do need English teachers, it proves the Senato's point again - we need to change our education system. All I'm saying is lighten up. We got Samantha's point.

Yes we can!

Obama '08

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By Laura in Tallahassee, FL Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:34 pm EST

From an English teacher:

Samantha has her own voice. I heard it when I read her words. I liked it. She's far from bland. :)

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By Jim Jan 24th 2008 at 1:06 am EST

Nice one. I was rolling when I read this!

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By Michelle Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:40 pm EST

Leave No State Behind, pt.2

Hillary Clinton wants us to look at the record and to focus on deeds. So, now I, as an African American woman, am starting to put history into context. Remember the Clinton desertion of Lani Guinier, Joycelyn Elders, and Johnetta B. Cole. Let’s not mention the genocide in Rwanda. If Hillary is claiming thirty-five years of experience, then we must examine the track-record of cutting and running when Black women need her support. Heaven help us if it is a life or death situation like the present genocide in Dafur.

I am not saying Hillary does not care anything about black women, but leaving the state of South Carolina behind to Bill – that is an insult. Maybe she left because Bill is in fact as black as Obama. After all, he has “gone with more black women than Barack,” according to former mayor of Atlanta Andrew Young. At least Young said he was “clowning.” (Judge for yourselves) The question before us now is, have black women been clowned by the Clintons? Has Hillary thrown us under the bus now that polls reveal she is struggling to keep African American votes? This would not be an issue if the Clintons did not hold themselves up as the White Saviors of black folk. So in spite of how the media frames it, she jetted after the Black Caucus debate, literally. As the saying goes, “See ya’, wouldn’t wanna’ be ya’.”

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By Samantha Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:54 pm EST

My words weren't meant to be prejudice and I apologize for that. It's just that the media is making it seem like B.O. has the AA vote and isn't quite sure about other ethnic groups.
HOPE=Barack Obama
08!

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By Grandma4Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:16 pm EST

Hey Samantha,

This is the internet and people spell things however they want here. Your Z's just give your message a little flavor. I disagree with the gentleman from Ohio--your sentiments are right on. We don't have the TIME to focus on persnickety things like spelling. We are learning from Obama to NOT tear each other down or poke holes in someone's sincere expression.

LUV from Boston

CH

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By Foreigner Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:49 pm EST

Well said, Grandma... Love from Sydney, Australia.

Well, what else do I want to say, let's see... oh yes, Barack should not say "That's not the truth" or "That's not factually accurate" etc in response to lies from Bill/Hillary Clinton. He should say "That's a fairy tale!" :-)

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By Jim Jan 24th 2008 at 1:06 am EST

No one thought they were Samantha, with the exception of 1...some people will get offended by anything. Anywayz... :D

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By Boomer_4_Barack Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:31 pm EST

Well said, Michelle..

OBAMA '08

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By Unknown user Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:52 pm EST

Michelle, this is HRC's strategy IMHO:
She has set up low expectations for SC so when Barack wins (!), then she'll say "well, we weren't expected to win." Plus, since BC and HRC are running for the co-presidency, BC has taken on campaign duties in SC.

While HRC she spent weeks here in Iowa before the caucuses, the after effect was still the same: "we exceeded expectations!" What? How do you exceed expectations when you finished 3rd?

What's most disgusting about this "strategy" to me is how utterly dismissive and disrespectfulit is to her supporters. The day after the Iowa caucuses, the entire Clinton team was complaining about the caucuses, never mind that there were actually thousands of people who supported her! Not once did I ever see her *thank* her Iowa supporters.

Barack, on the other hand, being a man of integrity and class, has always thanks supporters in *all* the states so far.

Sorry for rambling... ;-)

YES WE CAN!!

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

Exactly Joy. They are preparing for the spin on the anticipated loss. I remember that when the polls favored HRC, the spin doctors were claiming that a second place for her would be a "victory". People seem to forget that we have been (I keep saying we)...People seem to forget that Senator Obama has come from behind in EVERY state. There was no state in which he had a lead until the days near the Iowa caucus and even then it was a very slim lead....Maybe 2 points at most. Then we..Then he won IA, significantly mind you, and then the spin doctors came out saying if HRC comes in second in NH, it is a "win". Now, if the polls are correct (this time), Senator Obama will win SC by a nice margin, so they have to prepare for the spin. Also, the IA win over HRC was by what, 9, 10 points? HRC is BARELY pulling out victories, and I'm surry, but ALL her victories are suspect, in my opinion. Addiionally, she has not won one sigle primary/caucus in terms of the delegate count. Whenever Obama wins, he crushes her. So they have to prepare excuses and create spins in order to justify their losses.

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

*sorry*, not surry...lol

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By B-40 Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:51 pm EST

What does staying in SC for 3 or 4 days have to do with how someone will tackle issues as President?

She's gotta do what she's gotta do to win. The truth is the SC probably isn't going to be that important. It's a TV event.

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By Unknown user Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:03 pm EST

If it's "just a TV event" then why send in BC to campaign for their co-presidency? Wait, he's there not because it's a trip to secure voters, it's an ego trip.

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:51 pm EST

If I was a voter in South Carolina I would take her early departure from the state as a sign that she really doesn't value my vote and if she is somehow nominated she would pay for taking my vote for granted in the general election.

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:54 pm EST

If I was a voter in South Carolina I would take her early departure from the state as a sign that she really doesn't value my vote and if she is somehow nominated she would pay for taking my vote for granted in the general election.

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:59 pm EST

If I was a voter in South Carolina I would take her early departure from the state as a sign that she really doesn't value my vote and if she is somehow nominated she would pay for taking my vote for granted in the general election.

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By Rebecca A from Belvidere, NJ Jan 24th 2008 at 12:59 pm EST

I will no longer support either candidate until Barack and Hillary stop this nonsense. Americans, especially Democrats, deserve a debate on the issues, and either candidate and both candidates CAN AND SHOULD take steps to stop the smearing.

Get back to the issues or the campaign won't see another cent.

Rebecca Musarra

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By Christopher Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:39 pm EST

I was worried at first because i heard SWIFT BOATING was going on down there. Then i watched your video
"GREAT" Make us all proud.

we need it | Report to Admin

By marti Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:44 pm EST

we need HOPE

we all need HOPE

Senator Barack Obama, we need you

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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! Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:50 pm EST

I gave up on hope - until Barack. I'm a 57 year old white woman.

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By Mason City 4 Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:53 pm EST

Amen Wanda. I was born in the '70s and I never felt what those who were alive with JFK and RFK experienced. This movement is what I imagine supporting them might have been like.

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:08 pm EST

Me too ! I have read about the great leaders, but sadly NEVER felt that we had one. Even with Bill Clinton, I always felt that he was more interested in the power than the people. But Barack touches all of us in a real way. I am so proud to be in this movement ! Keep our eye on the prize !!!

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:17 pm EST

I was only 10 years old when RFK was killed but I can still remember the "feeling" at the time. That feeling has never returned until now. The interesting thing is that, even in this day of 24/7 media, instant gratification, me me me rantings, the "feeling" Barack has inspired exceeds the one in 1968 by a large margin, IMHO.

With the cynicism that has crept into our psyches over the past 20 years, it makes it even more remarkable what Barack Obama has accomplished in such a short amount of time.

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By Senora from South Ozone Park, NY Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:53 pm EST

I, too, had given up on 'hope'. In fact, I am a former Clinton supporter who thought that although she did not really arouse hope in me, as a woman she had similar concerns (education,health care, etc.). I became a supporter for Barack after hearing him speak. He made me think of times long past. After watching the story of MLK on television, I was compelled to do something I've not done before. I wrote about my feelings in a poem; and, at the urging of my son I sent it in as a blog.

This Senior Citizen wishes to thank Obama for lighting the flame of hope I thought had gone out in me.

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By Mason City 4 Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

Thank you -- please spread the word in New York for 2/5. It would be nice to give the country a wake up call in NY. Thank you for supporting Sen. Obama. I'm going over to your blog to read your poem.

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By Laura in Tallahassee, FL Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:42 pm EST

I was born in '73. I remember asking my Mom, "Why can't we have a JFK, too? I wish we did..."

She shook his hand when he was campaigning and has always felt that she was so lucky she actually had the chance to see him.

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By Leah from Houston, TX Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:46 pm EST

Hey what's up in the video on CNN attached to the article titled 'Bill Clinton gets upset with CNN reporter' of Bill Clinton talking to the press and there's a comment in there where he said [Obama/he] put a HIT JOB ON ME. We all know what that means in slang!!!

Has anyone else noticed he slipping that in there???

How outrageous!

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By Deb for Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:47 pm EST

I submitted the Fact Check Choice Video from a previous blog to DIGG and because of your DIGGS it has now moved up to page 2 of the political news section. Please keep digging! Let's hit page 1

Link

DIGG IT

This is what I wrote as a description of the article:

How does Obama really stand on the issue of Choice? Hillary Clinton sent out mailers to the voters in New Hampshire right before they voted in the primary about this very issue and where Obama stood. Did her mailers help to sway some of the Women in New Hampshire? Were the mailers accurate? You Decide.

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By rusty Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:48 pm EST

You know, it seems to me that Obama has been given a bit of an opportunity in this campaign. One thing that really sets him apart from "the Clinton's" is the fact that he realizes that, in order to get things done, both sides of the political spectrum have to be engaged. The Clinton attitude literally reeks of a "we versus they" odor, and it can only insure a divisive administration if elected. Obama should run, and run hard on this difference in style. Polarizing, versus uniting, take your pick. The Clinton's would not only keep the country polarized if elected, they are presently doing a pretty good job of polarizing the demcratic party as well. In fact, they seem to relish it. It's all about them. With Obama, it's all about us.

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By Michelle Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST

I think for many people, African Americans I know, it is truly sad, even heartbreaking to think people would stoop so low -- and they can sleep at night. The dirtiness of this is heartbreaking. The loyalty we've given the party is being thrown back in our faces as if we mean nothing -- at least that is what a no show means to me.

Back to planning my Obama info session. Take care, I just needed to express this.

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By YESWECANMOM Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:23 pm EST

You are absolutely right. Their behavior is a slap in the face to AA. Worse, it speaks volumes as to how sick politics in America has become. It's all about a politician's agenda--not about the people.

Hiliary said,"I found my voice." Who cares. It's not about her voice. It's about the people's voice.

YES WE CAN!

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By marti Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:46 pm EST

exactly!

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By Laura in Tallahassee, FL Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:46 pm EST

Not to make light of your comments, but I really don't think Bill's sleeping.

Didn't you see his "dream"?

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By Edmund Dantes Hamilton Jan 23rd 2008 at 7:59 pm EST

This was maybe already posted in the blogs but I thought it was noteworthy because its on the main page of MSNBC.com with Tucker.

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By Boomer_4_Barack Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:44 pm EST

Nice. Hopefully the New York Times will follow..

OBAMA '08

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By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:09 pm EST

For these "on the ground, in the trenches" profiles of Obama volunteers. They definitely help keep us fired up and ready to go. My wife and I returned from 3 days volunteering in Nevada and I must say that it was the experience of our lives. I recommend it to everybody. There is always something you can do. My wife and I aren't too good on the phones but we felt very comfortable talking to people in person. After a little bit you'll find it easier and easier and you'll also feel yourself getting more fired up than ever before!

I really felt that this was just too important to sit on the sidelines, I had to get involved and I'm so happy I did. I have met so many terrific people here on the blogs and "in the trenches" and have really felt a brotherhood that I had thought I'd never see. Please everybody, come join in the fun!

Go South Carolina!

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By LizOhio Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:32 pm EST

I got back yesterday morning from Nevada and I also want to acknowledge all the staff, volunteers, everyone that is working so hard to get Barack elected for us and the world.
I was so impressed with everyone I met and struck by the energy and enthusiasm, the passion, and the commitment.
There is a stark difference between the Obama campaign and the Clinton campaign. I could not even believe the tactics of some in the Clinton campaign, let alone all the reports of what Bill was saying/doing.
I was proud to be a very small part of what happened in Nevada ....13 to 12..the good guys won!! I loved all the Obama people in Nevada.
You are/were awesome. KEEP IT UP EVERYONE.

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By Tani in CA Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:09 pm EST

I am deeply moved and inspired by the unwavering dedication that our Obama supporters demonstrate each and every day, all across the country. I'm so thankful to ALL of you for all your diligence, compassion, wisdom, and HOPE! This is what our campaign is all about... this is how we're set apart from the rest. I am so proud to be a part of this history defining movement, and my yearning to do more to support our cause only grows stronger by the day!!!

Dan, I think you captured the essence & beauty of what it's like to be out there, meeting our brothers and sisters face to face and sharing this profound message of unity that we all so desperately need. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do! I've been observing these threads along with all the commentary that comes from the terrific individuals here for a while now, and I FINALLY felt compelled enough to reach out and show my support.

It's people like you (and those wonderful human beings that were on that video which nearly brought tears to my eyes) that inspire me to do more. I'm not a fan of the phone, either, lol... but I'm confident that I would be much more effective & charged if I went out and canvassed for Barack Obama. I know how especially important that will be in my state of California!

This is a golden opportunity that we cannot afford to pass up....

Let's keep this movement going!!! ^_^

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By Tani in CA Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:32 pm EST

I am deeply moved and inspired by the unwavering dedication that our Obama supporters demonstrate each and every day, all across the country. I'm so thankful to ALL of you for all your diligence, compassion, wisdom, and HOPE! This is what our campaign is all about... this is how we're set apart from the rest. I am so proud to be a part of this history defining movement, and my yearning to do more to support our cause only grows stronger by the day!!!

Dan, I think you captured the essence & beauty of what it's like to be out there, meeting our brothers and sisters face to face and sharing this profound message of unity that we all so desperately need. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all that you have done and continue to do! I've been observing these threads along with all the commentary that comes from the terrific individuals here for a while now, and I FINALLY felt compelled enough to reach out and show my support.

It's people like you (and those wonderful human beings that were on that video which nearly brought tears to my eyes) that inspire me to do more. I'm not a fan of the phone, either, lol... but I'm confident that I would be much more effective & charged if I went out and canvassed for Barack Obama. I know how especially important that will be in my state of California!

This is a golden opportunity that we cannot afford to pass up....

Let's keep this movement going!!! ^_^

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By Dutch in Georgia Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:27 pm EST

It is totally fitting for Obama to continue to hit, and hit HARD, on Clinton's character.

That's like...a no-brainer.

But in terms of soaking doubt into the minds of Democrats yet undecided, he has got to go after her experince.

He simply must.

In any field of competition, you must attack your opponents strenghts and weakenesses.

For most Democrats, like it or not, they see Obama as having less experience in the ways of Washington. It's a frightening idea, but understandable.

Well, if Obama wants to really upend this race, he's got to agressively challenge the NATURE of her experience.

Here's my suggestion. In her time in Washington, Hillary has had the opportunity to lead on two issues: Iraq and Healthcare.

The second needs to be DRILLED into every voting
Democrat from now until August:

"Senator Clinton had a once and a lifetime opportunity to reform healthcare. She failed. Her partisan posture during that debate energized our opposition and as a result, Democrats lost control of the House for 14 years, and set into motion Republican dominance of the nation. Hillary loves to fight Republicans but the problem is that she never seems to win. And now, in our campaign, she uses the same partisan, empty and divisive tactics but this time against a fellow Democrat. Experience is important. But so are accomplishments and in 35 years, we've got a fighter whose never brought home the prize. It is time to turn a page, fellow Democrats. History and our republic may well depend on it."

Such a response, soberly told, links her character and experience into a virtuous knot that she cannot escape from.

What do yo guys think? Linking experience and character against Clinton?

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By sandra Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:04 pm EST

WoW!

That is great stuff. I wish Obama would address her with this. What can she say? Will she cry? Will she run and tell her husband? I don't know why Obama has used the "compare/contrast" tactic already. I know he wants to run on his record and ideas but he must show her flaws.
Could you answer a question for me? Why is it when the race was getting tough and Hillary actually had to work for the nomination did she break down and cry? She claims to be tough and weathered but yet a campaign is almost too much to bare. So, I doubt seriously that she will be ready on day 1 as she has repeatedly tells us.
She has had two prime opportunity to bring about change in this country: as first lady and as a senator. Yet to my knowledge she has accomplished nothing in either position. So, she put her name on a few bills that never got passed--Big Deal!! And the one bill that I know of that did get passed was the one that got us into this God-awful war in iraq. And just a few months ago she gave the crazy nut Bush authority to invade Iran and said she didn't. Talk about fairy-tales.

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By Kirstin Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:29 pm EST

Rock and Roll, South Carolina! That was such and inspirational video!

We're working hard out here in California! I'm hosting phone bank parties everyday this week. I made over 100 calls today to independent/decline to state voters and the ones I spoke with are all either leaning Obama or supporting Obama!

We can do this! We can beat the machine!

YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!

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By Twan Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:34 pm EST

Wow! As a black man that has been campaigning for Barack for over a year. I was getting upset and depressed about the media coverage of Barack and the Clintons and all their attacks and after watching this video..I have been redeemed from the curse of the media.

I am no longer going to watch the media coverage. I will come to this site and be lifted up everyday until Barack is President of the United States.

I can no longer endure Hardball, Tucker or CNN or Morning Joe..or anything on FOX...maybe C-Span.

But my focus will continue to be to canvass in the NY and NJ area. On Feb. 5th I will be volunteering to get people out to vote for Barack in Harlem.

Thank Rev. and Kathleen... you really lifted up my spirits tonight.

Let's continue to pray for the campaign and for Barack and his family.

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By Dan in NH Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:44 pm EST

Makes a lot of sense to me. In New Hampshire all day of the primary vote CNN carried almost non-stop HRC. We started calling it the Clinton News Network. Then a volunteer from Vermont said they just want more news stories so they want to drag it out.

Thank you for reminding me to take the media hype with a big grain of salt.

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By Twan Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:58 pm EST

Dan...you are welcome!

And you are right...

I really upset w/ Chris Matthews from Hardball..every since he made that insensitive comment about HRC only reason for being where she is was because of her husbands idolatry and then got blasted on the View..he has changed and his entire show is "spinned" in favor of HRC.

CNN was dogging Obama..and now they continue to create these blogs bringing up "drama"...that as a country we don't need.

Go Obama! Thank God for this place...

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By Laura in Tallahassee, FL Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:04 pm EST

You CAN do something about MSM "creeping into your psyche" as someone used above. Can I share my relationship with them?

You know, I tuned out MSM on television about two and healf years ago. It was mostly invented anyway, so why not? I get much more news online from a wide range of sites with topics that matter to me and hence, links to blogs, articles... Real news is out there and it's, well, real. NPR, VOA, Vanity Fair; all great sources.

Knowing others in the country still think they are getting news on cable is disconcerting at times. However, the public is weary of the charades.

In the case of major world events or catastrophe, MSM works for me for a few minutes.

Before and after the debates lately, I've watched many MSM outlets to actually examine the spin from each outlet. Dear god, I've turned news into a hobby or game or something!

(BTW, I was living abroad during the big Clinton scandal. You know which one. Thanks, MEDIA. I went to work one day to learn about it. Thanks, Prez. I represent our nation abroad. I therefore felt like an ass, how could I not? Watching the Japanese take on it was cool, though. So disappointed in the Clintons I actually voted for Bush once. Pretty stupid in hindsight. Then I registered Independent and have been ever since. I actually want to be a Democrat now! It's about time, that's where I lean 80% or so)

If you're still reading, yeah, you can relieve a hell of a lot of anxiety by just tuning them out, unless you are there knowing you'll analyze the spin if you do.

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By Grandma4Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

Twan's observations are right on the money. We need to be following mainstream media right now like we need a hole in the head! We need to surround ourselves with reinforcement for our POSITIVITY and disregard conventional thinking and naysayers.

This weekend I listened to the speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church. I was in tears. It's like we have another chance, as if the spirit of King is amongst us.

Then (dumb me!) I watched the debates and got so upset and scared for this country that I tossed and turned all night and went to work all cranky. It wasn't until I had the time to get into this blog that I'm back on track again.

We need to be our own media.

At first when I found myself following these blogs so avidly I felt like I SHOULD BE using this time to campaign, that it was being indulgent. Now from Twan's post I realize how much we need this international conversation in order to be strong and have the AUDACITY TO HOPE. It takes courage to believe in a dream, to do something unprecedented, to keep moving forward when it feels "impossible," to watch our beloved leader being slandered and misunderstood while unethical behavior gets rewarded.

Let me remind folks that in Massachusetts a year ago we swore in our first Black governor (he's one of two in these great United States) after an uphill race with the acting Governor (the Lt Governor to now-candidate Romney who did his damage in Massachusetts before skipping out to campaign)

The Lt Gov was a white woman with very little previous experience and plenty of GOP funding who ran an extremely dirty, nasty campaign (sound familiar?) No, she didn't have the Clintons' arsenal of spin, mythmongering, damage control and sneak tactics--so our battle now is more formidable--but then again, Massachusetts didn't have US-all, and Obama does.

So many things are possible that don't feel at all possible when you start out. I joined the Governor campaign late and everyone was saying how in the beginning NOBODY believed it was really possible. Well, THE NASTNESS BACKFIRED in Mass. and if the Clintons keep it up, they may be doing our work for us.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!
See you in 2009 at the Inaugural and THAT's no fairy tale!

Grandma / Boston

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By Sharon Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:40 pm EST

Beautiful video! Thank you.

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By Joseph Mwesigwa Bbaale Jan 23rd 2008 at 8:50 pm EST

Women Speak Out for The Truth - The Message Goes On...

Pass it on!

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By Grandma4Obama Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:57 pm EST

Ugandan Joe,

Thank you for calling our attention to this powerful, powerful rebuttal. This is the kind of response that's needed. This, and continued contributions to Obama ESPECIALLY after he is attacked unfairly so there is an immediate, negative consequence for those who spread smears and lies that spikes every time they try to pull off a fast one.

Everyone, we need to forward these videos and John Kerry's letter to our friends, especially the videos to our women friends, and especially to women who are currently enamored of the Clintons. These women expose the Clinton's underhandedness so starkly and definitively.

There may be other groups or individuals in a position to speak out authoritatively, so that Obama is not pushed into a defensive position and can keep the focus on WE THE PEOPLE. Let's think about this together!

This whole campaign seems to be teaching us some subtle and powerful lessons that we can use personally about how to stand tall when put down without being a victim and WITHOUT getting dragged into the opponent's gutter and responding in kind. I am so proud of Obama and all of us.

Special shout-out to our international friends! Thank you for your involvement and encouragement. We absolutely need every idea and every hopeful word you have to share.

BIGG LUV from Boston

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By Tenaya Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:57 pm EST

To our dear friends and supporters the world over,

Here is an updated list of all our friends around the world~ Thank you for your presence and words of support!

On this blog in the last few weeks we have been blessed by the presence of:

Cambodia
Australia
France
England
Germany
Switzerland
Puerto Rico
The Bahamas
Denmark
South Korea
Singapore
Italy
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Netherlands
Belgium
Canada
Ukraine
Scotland
China
Nigeria
Spain
Ireland
Slovakia
India
The Phillipines
Portugal
Austria
Japan
Brazil
Cameroon
Kenya

Barack Obama for President 2008!
Warm wishes,
Tenaya
Fairfax, California

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By Karen S, Cleveland OH Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:03 pm EST

I really needed to watch this today. I've been so frustated and depressed because of all the back and forth with the Clintons.

This is a VERY powerful film, and I think it could be made into an ad. It's amazing to see the smiles on the children's faces as they hold an Obama '08 sign chanting, "Fired up, Ready to Go!" I really think the Nation needs to see this to understand the depth of feeling supporters have for Obama's movement of Hope.

I'm so glad to have watched this today!!!

Obama!Ohio!'08!

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By Pete from Duluth, MN Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:04 pm EST

Good job, you guys! When Obama becomes President, it will be by efforts from people like yourselves.

I think we're gonna take South Carolina, and that will boost us into the February elections.

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By Unknown user Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

Hi Barack Obama Supporters,

I'm a Member of Germany's Green Party in Munich, I've been watching Barack and his campaign back from June 2007.

I'm very moved by what he stands for, his integrity, his openness. I am convinced he may be a great president, because he can lead by listening.

Not necessary to tell anyone, that I also hope for an America that will have a more diplomatic foreign policy.

Now - I'm moved by how you're campaigning, that you are really bringing together new people throughout the course of the campaign, you mobilize them, you have them spread the work... even beyond the campaign itself, I believe this will have an impact on the communities, where people like in this video find together.

Barack's campaign and message actually made me consider for the first time to go out actively myself. I couldn't make up a plan on how I could effectively adress Americans, the only voter I know is a professor, and I won't try... Also I don't want to make any harm to the campaign as a non-American educating your citizens.

However, this is something new for me, and it has been Barack Obama, his campaign and his message, that has convinced me that one may actually just take action to 'achieve extraordinary things'.

It is you supporters, who live that inspiring example. His campaign is really not about himself.

Best wishes and my prayer for all of you
Christoph

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By Tenaya Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:02 pm EST

Dear Christoph,

Here is a link to Eric from Cambodia's blog about a worldwide Obama event called THE WORLD STANDS FOR HOPE.

Please check it out and get involved!

Here's the link:

Link

P.S. If you create a profile we can be friends~ send me a message!

Warm wishes,
Tenaya Amelia

Fairfax,CA

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By Cheerio Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

This video really touched me. I just watched it twice and cried both times. I don't know how to explain why it touched me so deeply--but I think the best I can do is to say how amazed I am that this campaign really and truly is about the American people. These are people who have never before had their voices heard in American politics.

Barack has moved me to tears many times before, including when I read the end of the chapter "Faith" in The Audacity of Hope when he talks about tucking his girls in to bed and how he is sure he experienced a little slice of heaven that night. I'm not a religiuos person, and I don't believe in heaven, but I do believe in heaven on earth and that story moved me.

But the story in this video wasn't about one incredible man with a powerful voice and a powerful message. It was about all the people out there whose voices haven't been powerful all these years, until Barack came along and empowered them. That's an amazing thing.

I hope Barack watches this video daily to remind him of how important his work is. He is leading a movement... and that movement is creating many other leaders in communities around this nation. What a concept, to lead by empowering others to lead. We don't just need a president who can lead, we need a president who can inspire the American people, and especially young people, to become leaders in their own communities. That is how you change the world.

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By Idris Noor Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:34 pm EST

Amen Cheerio!

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By Lori Jan 23rd 2008 at 9:59 pm EST

I have recently started volunteering in SC. I, like so many I have met, have never volunteered for a campaign before and yet was inspired to do something to make it happen in SC. I was nervous the first time I picked up the phone and hesitant to knock on doors. I have overcome my fear of both and am determined to continue after Saturday by volunteering in GA and NC before their primaries. I encourage everyone who can to take the time to help Get Out The Vote in your state.

I was inspired the other day by my canvassing partner. He said that not only had he never volunteered for a campaign, he had never voted, despite being in his mid 40's. He was so inspired by Senator Obama he knew would vote for his first time. So many of us, regardless of our age, are finding ourselves in unfamiliar territory.

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By IManOBAMAmama Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:30 pm EST

Our wonderful mainstream media.

THIS is what a reporter called a "TESTY" exchange with Sen. Obama. WHAT??? Thank the good Lord for video cameras!!

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By Idris Noor Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:30 pm EST

Wow I just cant tell you what this video means and does to me. Its just incredible to see how easy it is for people to come togather for the better good, yet we choose not too. I like what an editor from the NY Observer said about Obaam " He is a generational leader that come once every so often". So lets not let our generational leader slip by.

Fired up and ready to go!!

Obama 08

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By MARTHA Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:54 pm EST

January 23nd,2008

“Speaking of the boomers’ inexhaustible fascination with themselves, Bill Clinton has transformed his wife’s campaign into his narcissism tour. As the New York Times dryly described a New Hampshire appearance the day after her Iowa rejection: “He talked about his administration, his foundation work and some about his wife.”"

However, it talks only about tactical campaigning. There is something of more concern.

Running to redeem a father and now, a husband, is a story worth writing.
Much has been written about George W running to redeem his father’s “failure” to “go to Bagdad”.
Some has been written this time around about Senator Dodd running to redeem his father’s failure-ethical lapses- and Governor Romney running to redeem his father’s failure-his brainwashing comments.
The press has been nibbling around the edges of Hillary running to redeem Bill and herself. That story, however, is the most intriguing of the bunch.

In addition, an article written about all of these “redemption” runs would probably convince us that voters should never vote for a presidential candidate who is related to a president or presidential candidate. I think with just my information it is fair to say that redemption runs lead to poor judgment in the political decisions of a campaign and in presidential decisions, clouding both. An experienced political writer or writers would be able to fully research and present clearly the results of that research.

I think that Hillary Clinton would still be leading if Bill Clinton had been kept in the background. What I am seeing and what I believe the press is starting to report is that Hillary’s race is all about Bill redeeming Bill and Bill’s legacy and Hillary redeeming Bill, Bill’s legacy, and Hillary’s legacy. Obama and Edwards have been clearly stating for a long time that their presidential race is about America or about the middle class or about the other America, not about them. Hillary in NH is just starting to say that her race is not about her. But she just said that the race for her is very personal, suggesting policy but in reality much more telling.

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By Laura in Tallahassee, FL Jan 23rd 2008 at 11:21 pm EST

If there's one thing we know about the media, after enough drama they are known to bite one in the ass. See Britney. 'Nuff said.

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By marc Jan 24th 2008 at 12:36 pm EST

After using race in new hampshire in a desperate attempt to make barack a black candidate, bill is insinuating the same race and gender card in every opportunity in the south. As a southerner himself, he is quite aware of the historical race dynamics there. he claims that he expects "blacks to vote for barack and women to vote for hillary". remember, "women" here is a euphemism for "whites" in general. remember, he is very slick. what he is doing is encouraging racial block voting. he wants to lose south carolina so as to paint it as race-based victory that he would later interpret as a race-based revenge against him and his wife for the MLK comments. in this scheme, he is counting on a backlash from whites a la machiaveli. here he attempts to take advantage of both blacks and whites.
i am not surprised at all, he has always used race in politics to get ahead, so him attempting to pit whites against blacks is not out of character.

i believe that i can anticipate his next slicky move.
this is his next move, please pay attention because he may do it in such a slick way that we may not realize it:
his next move may be to apparently praise barack by touting barack's background in an apparently honest way, he would mention how barack's father is a kenyan, and barack's monther a white woman from kansas. he might even mention that barack's mother was a feminist and would probably have trouble voting either for her son or a woman.
but, this would not be the real message. the real message would be to tap into the historic fear of miscegenation in the south.
what this apparent praise or apparently simple comment would remind southern males is that Barack is mixed-race, a product of miscegenation.

by the way, white the media is focusing on the 83% of blacks that voted for barack in nevada in order to make it a case of racial polarization, the truth may be much more generational than racial.
the vast majority of blacks in nevada is very young, not has come to work there in the entertainment and construction industry. since, the young tend to gravitate toward obama, this 83% support for barack may well be racial only superficially.
we need proxies to counterattack bill clinton, keep barack out of this fight!

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By MagaPac Jan 24th 2008 at 12:57 pm EST

Many of you are coming up with some EXCELLENT points!! CDUTCH and Martha are right on. I hope the Obama camp is looking to our blogs for ideas to keep the drive alive. Especially in the next two days before the SC primary, because we all know that's when Bill usually pulls out his trash. By the way, WHERE is HIllary?? Shouldn't she be in SC answering questions from the community? Instead, she leaves Bill behind to just wooooo the voters. This is not a popularity contest. If she really cared about the South Carolinians she would be here** not in Calif.

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... Jan 24th 2008 at 1:19 pm EST

This has already Started. See Bill clinton's Comments o

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January 23, 2008

How Clinton Will Win the Nomination by Losing S.C.
By Dick Morris (a former political adviser to Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.) and President Bill Clinton)

Hillary Clinton will undoubtedly lose the South Carolina primary as African-Americans line up to vote for Barack Obama. And that defeat will power her drive to the nomination.
The Clintons are encouraging the national media to disregard the whites who vote in South Carolina's Democratic primary and focus on the black turnout, which is expected to be quite large. They have transformed South Carolina into Washington, D.C. -- an all-black primary that tells us how the African-American vote is going to go.
By saying he will go door to door in black neighborhoods in South Carolina matching his civil rights record against Obama's, Bill Clinton emphasizes the pivotal role the black vote will play in the contest. And by openly matching his record on race with that of the black candidate, he invites more and more scrutiny focused on the race issue.
Of course, Clinton is going to lose that battle. Blacks in Nevada overwhelmingly backed Obama and will obviously do so again in South Carolina, no matter how loudly former President Clinton protests. So why is he making such a fuss over a contest he knows he's going to lose?
Precisely because he is going to lose it. If Hillary loses South Carolina and the defeat serves to demonstrate Obama's ability to attract a bloc vote among black Democrats, the message will go out loud and clear to white voters that this is a racial fight. It's one thing for polls to show, as they now do, that Obama beats Hillary among African-Americans by better than 4-to-1 and Hillary carries whites by almost 2-to-1. But most people don't read the fine print on the polls. But if blacks deliver South Carolina to Obama, everybody will know that they are bloc-voting. That will trigger a massive white backlash against Obama and will drive white voters to Hillary Clinton.
Obama has done everything he possibly could to keep race out of this election. And the Clintons attracted national scorn when they tried to bring it back in by attempting to minimize the role Martin Luther King Jr. played in the civil rights movement. But here they have a way of appearing to seek

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