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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

Whoppee !!!

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By Celtic Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

VIDEO- New Pro Obama PowerPac 527 Ad- "What Matters" Link

Utahns giving — to Obama Link

Susquehana Poll: Obama Ahead in Pennsylvania Link
VIDEO- Michelle and Barack Obama Talk About Falling In Love Link
Rachel Maddow Gets Her Own Show On MSNBC Link
Brady campaign: NRA spy linked to John McCain Link
New Rumour- Ad Agency Says It's Sebelius For VP Link
Report: Obama will appear with running mate on Saturday in Springfield IL Link
Wingers Predicting McCain Will Pick VP Giuliani Link
Gore to speak on Democratic convention's final night Link
VIDEO- New DNC Ad- "5 Million" Link
VIDEO- Bill Kristol floats Musharraf as Obama’s VP Link
VIDEO- Countdown Special Comment- "McCain, Grow Up" Link
Quinnipiac: Obama Tops McCain by Five Points Link
Seems Cindy Lou Hensley McCain has a secret, mystery sister, and she's a Democrat Link
McCain's Ambien Use: a Security Threat? Link
McCain Didn't Cheat..... Because He's A Former POW Link
Video: Pastor Rick confirms McCain NOT in "Cone of Silence" during Obama Q&A Link
Did John McCain "Borrow" His "Cross In The Sand" Story? Link
VIDEO- Best Anti McCain Ad So Far-Approval Ratings: The Public v. McCain Link

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By Friends from Thibodaux, LA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

Barack Obama To Campaign With Running Mate Saturday: Link

Cheating at Saddleback: McCain Aware of Supreme Court Question: Link

Barack Obama Accuses McCain Of Questioning His Patriotism: Link

Cindy McCain's Half Sister: "Cindy Makes Me Feel Like a Non-Person": Link

Obama: Saturday to Showcase Running Mate at Old State Capitol in Springfield: Link

Presidential Poll: Latest State-by-State General Election Match-Ups: Link

White House, Pentagon Clash On Georgia Aid: Link

John McCain Seriously Considering Lieberman, Ridge?: Link

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

Please donate, thanks

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

done

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

nice!

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By Tamsin Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

Congratulations!! Care to donate?

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT)

done

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By Tamsin Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

Thank you!!!!!

This is our moment!!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

hey, my friends! how goes it??

getting ready to go out door knocking. i hate door knocking lol. worse than phone calling. but this is TOO IMPORTANT!!

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By Dinora Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT)

Done

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT)

sweet!

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By Dinora Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT)

thank you

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By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

congrats...donate?

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

Here's a small donation for you today.

Let's have a great day!

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Yeah Linda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT)

Chipped in a little for you today.

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

Linda, you rock my world and all your donations just now more than make up for the chicken littles of the last thread! thank you!

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Please donate, thanks

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Congrats Linda!!!!

And to all you "so-called supporters".....instead of complaining...........go canvassing, make phone calls, send emails to friends and relatives..........

I am tired of Barack needs to do this or that.

Stop the belly-aching!!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT)

Amen.

Here's a little for your efforts today.

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

TY Linda!!

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By Tom - "We are here to light the candle" Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Congrats Linda,

Care to donate? Here's my FR page:

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Done.

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By Tom - "We are here to light the candle" Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT)

Wow Linda, Thanks! You are being truly generous for our guy today.

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

you first?

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT)

Jeff, you get my last donation of the day.

I love you all.

Let's raise some money today and make some calls.

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

What is wrong with the blog?

HQ are you trying to send me a text?

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

TODAY:

Getting Negative Right: A Note to The Obama Campaign Media Team

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Still for Brian Schweitzer and a Note on McCain's Problem

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Plus on each of the above pages links. Don't worry -- there is a link to yesterday's.

RICE plays Cold War game by signing missle deal with Poland -- just what we need. A compelling case to elect Obama ASAP
AL GIORDANO says "Taking on The System" is the new Rules for Radicals for the digital era
REPUBLICANS have handed us a winning issue -- environment -- but we have not figured out what to do about it
MCCAIN wants to put your kids in harm's way
LIMBAUGH threatens McCain on picking a pro-choice running mate
CNN on Barack's meteoric rise
FACT CHECK shows truth about McCain and earmarks
HUFF's rampant veep speculation page
DOCUMENTING McCain's EARLY support for the Iraq War
MY MCCAIN's Gambling Problem makes Huffington Post
ASSESSING the power of the Obama ground game -- it's a big bet
AFGHANISTAN is burning
ARE new blue media transforming the culture?
JED on Obama hitting back with a VIDEO
OBAMANATION takes a back seat to questions about Corsi's credibility
VALERIE JARRETT is Obama's fixer
SEBELIUS fills the bipartisan mould
THE VOICE in McCain's Celeb ad is kept a mystery
MCCAIN campaign ties to NRA spy caper?
IS Barack giving away his running mate's gender?
MCCAIN celeb attack appears to be working

LEST WE FORGET: SCHWEITZER FOR VEEP

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All My HuffPosts Link

TALKING POINTS Give back as od as we get to John McCain. Link

DIGG LINK FOR MY HUFF PIECE ON MCCAIN'S GAMBLING 450 plus and counting

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By IA for Obama ☮ Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

As we get ready to meet our new running mate, I just wanted to thank everyone who has been here and on the ground for so long, making it happen. We got here by believing in ourselves, in our candidate, and in our country. We got here by working hard, pounding the pavement, knocking on doors, phonebanking, writing letters, protesting the MSM and their always biased coverage. We did not get here by kvetching about others, though sometimes we could not help but vent; we did not get here by moping about this poll or that spin. We got here through faith in action. And that’s how we’ll win in November, with all of us working hard together.

Any minute now, we will know who our running mate will be. Please let’s not fight when someone comes on the blog pushing this candidate or trashing that one. The choice has been made, and we will know very, very soon. It is up to us to make sure that person is not just a running mate, but the Vice President of the United States of America.

This is an awesome responsibility, and it is each of ours to win or lose. Our country needs us to win. The rest of the world needs us to win. Our future needs us to win. So be the change and make it happen.

“Hope has been the guiding force behind the most improbable changes this country has ever made. In the face of tyranny, it’s what led a band of colonists to rise up against an Empire. In the face of slavery, it’s what fueled the resistance of the slave and the abolitionist, and what allowed a President to chart a treacherous course to ensure that the nation would not continue half slave and half free. In the face of war and Depression, it’s what led the greatest of generations to free a continent and heal a nation. In the face of oppression, it’s what led young men and women to sit at lunch counters and brave fire hoses and march through the streets of Selma and Montgomery for freedom’s cause. That’s the power of hope – to imagine, and then work for, what had seemed impossible before." Barack Obama, Des Moines, IA, 12/27/07

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By Tamsin Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement Maeve!!

This is our moment!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

Maeve BaRocks! Thank you!

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By Soma Aug 20th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT)

Excellent post.
I have a question. Is anyone planning to record the Convention, especially the night Obama speaks? I need to get these on DVD. If anyone is willing to do this, please let me know and I will make a donation in your name.

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By Soma Aug 20th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT)

Excellent post.
I have a question. Is anyone planning to record the Convention, especially the night Obama speaks? I need to get these on DVD. If anyone is willing to do this, please let me know and I will make a donation in your name.

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT)

IA,
Perfect way to begin a new thread!

Let's get fired up, positive, and support our amazing candidate. Ignore or report the negative posts and keep it flowing strong.

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By Madtown Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

Great post!!!

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By yvette from pearl ms Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

Thanks so much IA for reminding me of what's important and for me to continue to work for Barack's election!

My mom in law have been fuming all morning (we heard McLiar is up in the polls) until I read your post...

Thanks so much and again YES WE CAN!! :)

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By vhm Aug 20th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

IA thank you for this inspiring post. It does the heart good to know that many of us still hold to the hope and confidence we started out with almost 12 months ago now. Thank you! God bless Obama and this movement.

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By Johnnie Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Yeah Linda

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By cuzzinpookie Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

Congrats!

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By Kathy Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

congratulations on being first! if you care to donate, I'm close to reaching the goal I set.

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By Larry in Georgia Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

Congratulations!

What a great Obama day in my home state of VA.
They have been loosing so many jobs there that perhaps people will be open to hearing a new message about how we can better compete in the global economy while keeping Americans employed.

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By sheilasnewyork Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

donate please

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

Yeah for Linda you are first!!

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By YoungAttorneyinDC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

McCain now ahead in the polls. Not surprised though, I get the sense among my friends and colleagues that Obama-fever is dieing out. Most are Independents like me and feel that ever since he won the nomination he has begun to talk and act like a traditional politician...pandering to special interest groups, not holding firm on his views/positions, and engaging Republicans in tit-for-tat attacks using mischaracterizations and generalizations. IMHO, he needs to get back to his roots and work to reinvigorate the base (i.e. the people who got him here)--independents and young voters.

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By Ms. "Call Me Sweetie Anytime" B Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

Thanks for your keen observation from the back...but NOT THIS TIME!!!

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By Elizabeth from Pasadena, CA Aug 20th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT)

I'm glad to see the Obama campaign ramping up their push on economic issues. That's where I think we'll hit "I'm not an economist" McCain hardest.

People have been saying the democrats need a buzzword selling point like the Repulican's "low taxes, smaller government". Maybe try "Targeted Investment" as your focus. Like all investment strategies, don't spend money you don't have, and chose how you deploy that money carefully.

Invest in health care security to allow people the freedom to start new businesses and small businesses to hire full-time workers without worrying about paying for health care. Put in some figures comparing how much businesses pay for employee health insurance and compare that to how much they pay in taxes. Mention how many businesses now are hiring part-time workers to avoid paying benefits.

Invest in energy security so that $700 billion a year stays in the country and the American economy rather than going to gild the palaces of Middle Eastern dictators. $50 billion to cut that 10% would pay for itself in a year, and keep paying for itself for decades to come.

Invest in education so that America can keep its position as a technological leader. All Bush's underfunded mandates have done is shift the burden to struggling local governments. Our children should not be a local problem, but a nationwide investment.

They'll try to call it "Tax and Spend". First of all, "Tax and Spend" Democrat doesn't look so bad compared with "Charge It" Republicans.

Second of all, even Republicans realized that you have to spend money to make money. It's time we made some strategic investments in America.

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By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:52 am EDT)

Great to have Barack in VA again! But I have to say this:

Okay, so here we are 3 days from Baracks VP pick, one poll has him down 5 points of likely voters. The word likely is so freakin important we always conveniently forget that likely is not Barack's electorate! Don't forget what we have learned for 19th months. Barack is steady, disciplined, intelligent, patient, strong and tough! He will never be just right for anybody. The media spends all of its time talking about McSame and we fall into their trap everytime. Now we have the final push of the Clintonistas (to use Ed Shultz's term) to choose her has VP. If he does fine, if he doesn't fine! But stop acting like all of a sudden you know what is the right thing to do. Either way we know something is going to be wrong with his pick. The media will spend more time analyzing his choice then they ever will for McSame. Barack should be able to depend on us, his supporters, to support whom ever he picks. Stop trying the drive the car of his campaign when you don't even have a damn license! Stop trying to be experts of his next steps! Go be an expert at calling, canvanssing, and raising money. Barack does not need us analyzing every move he makes. It simply isn't fair. Please trust him. We go through this at every bump in the road. We have so much work yet to do it is unbelievable and you all want to do summersaults on one poll. Sometimes you all act like the campaign has been messing up all along and that they work in a bubble. They watch TV, they read, they know what moves they have to make. Trust them to make them. Everybody, just stop for a moment, in every tough spot, Rev. Wright, bitter, "just words", and debates, has he EVER let you down?

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

"Likely voters" is a bunch of crap!

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

As a first-time voter I am NOT a "likely voter" but I GUARANTEE you, come **** or high water, I'll be at the polls casting my Obama vote!

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By connie allenbury Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT)

It is not a matter of the polls being a bunch of cr--..., nor a matter of "likely voters."
It is a matter that he has just begun to fight!
Remember Iowa? He was rather subtle for a long time.
I see this summer as a time of his biding his time, trying to just get thru it without any errors/gaffs/dustups/..not that there was any chance of that..but just getting thru the summer....
The polls today are more encouraging even than they would be if he were up 20 at this point, at least to my way of thinking...
ANd tho there are only three debates, and McActor is skilled in the cute riposte dept. his ignorance on specifics will be quickly manifest: such as one example from the stemcelljesuswhendoeslifebegin forgetaboutsocialjusticeforum the other nite.....McCain said we lost "More than 100 Marines" in Beirut...yeah, about 161 more.
Like that. People will see that there is one person who know policy and one person who is a cute character. Then it will be up to them to decide whether or not the country's problems are serious enuf to go with a serious person, a wonk, or maybe another four years with another "character" ...what the hell...it's only world peace, war, people's lives, the planet, the penquins, the rightwhales, children maimed by a non-war on jihadis....

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

A friend of mine sent this to me in an email this morning. I'm not angry with them, but I'm listening and seeing what we can do to make McCain go away. My friend is NOT a McCain supporter, but they are extremely smart about politics and so I think they deserve a listen. Maybe some people can put their heads together and tell me what's up with this!?

"This is a Reuters/Zogby poll. Zogby usually always calls it right. Your boy's in trouble, big trouble. He needs Clinton. McCain leads Obama among likely U.S. voters by 46 percent to 41 percent, wiping out Obama's solid 7-point advantage in July and taking his first lead in the monthly Reuters/Zogby poll."

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By LorethaJ-FL Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

Well said.

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By Monica in NJ....a GOP for BO Aug 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT)

Thank you Charmona. We all should take care of the things over which we have control. Obama is out there sneezing his brains out, but still fighting and explaining his policies, yet some of his ardent supporters are complaining about one thing or another.

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT)

Did anyone read this about his possible VP?

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By Vince in TX Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

Oh well....Such is life.

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By TheGerv in Maine Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:53 am EDT)

oh my

Attention ! Attention ! -- all TSIF sufferers ! | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

For those poll-driven, soundbiten backseat drivers that think the sky is falling (aka -- TSIF worriers doubting Obama's chance of winning on 11/04/08), good news for all you sufferers !

There's a new Obama '08 store item -- a first aid kit.

Items in the kit include the following:

smelling salts

umbrella

tin foil hat

backseat drivers manual

planetary guide for how to get to a planet that has no sky

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By Tamsin Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

ROFL!!!!

One of the great posts of all time!

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By Re-Joyce for Obama/Biden Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT)

lol

I promise not to whine thanks for the helping items.

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By Madtown Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

:) That's awesome!

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

Also, remember what Genreal McPeak said when he endorsed Seantor Obama during the primaries

". . . said the steady temperament that Mr. Obama has demonstrated during the campaign would serve him well as commander in chief.

“Senator Obama was up in Iowa, maybe not so up in New Hampshire, but he was the same Barack Obama,” General McPeak said. “Steady, reliable, ‘No shock, Barack. No drama Obama.”

Obama '08!

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By RJ (Desert Storm Vet) & Samantha - Hampton, VA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

Bravo! Bravo!

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By Ms. "Call Me Sweetie Anytime" B Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

For the sake of these "The-sky-is-falling" Henney-Penny" supporters can we buy these First-Aid Kits in bulks?

From the comments that have posted today alone there are a few who sould get them ASAP...so what about it...any bulk orders?

Warner for VP! | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

Warner is my choice for VP!!!!

This guy is awesome!

He is WAY BETTER THEN KAINE!!!

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By Debra from Austin Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

No question but he's running for first term Senate and won't get out now, it's too late. He has everything, experience on the state level and business background and young and progressive. But, alas, it's not going to be.

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By Ms. "Call Me Sweetie Anytime" B Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

I live in Virginia. He was the best Govenor we have had per my life time and I am 58 years old and have always lived here. He will win the Senator's seat hands-down. He was considered months ago, but he feels he will be able to do more as a Senator. Look for him to run for President in 2016.

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By We don't want C-graders running this beautiful country Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:54 am EDT)

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NBC sucks big time. They will try to milk it to max at prime time. But who cares in this globalized world, we can watch it through other means.

Obama people deserve better

Go Bolt, Go Obama

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By cuzzinpookie Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Donate?

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By D from Iowa City, IA Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

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By Arlene in Maine Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Oh my goodness...I can't believe it~! A NEW THREAD!

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By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Glad to see Barack back in VA, my home! But I have to say something!

Okay, so here we are 3 days from Baracks VP pick, one poll has him down 5 points of likely voters. The word likely is so freakin important we always conveniently forget that likely is not Barack's electorate! Don't forget what we have learned for 19th months. Barack is steady, disciplined, intelligent, patient, strong and tough! He will never be just right for anybody. The media spends all of its time talking about McSame and we fall into their trap everytime. Now we have the final push of the Clintonistas (to use Ed Shultz's term) to choose her has VP. If he does fine, if he doesn't fine! But stop acting like all of a sudden you know what is the right thing to do. Either way we know something is going to be wrong with his pick. The media will spend more time analyzing his choice then they ever will for McSame. Barack should be able to depend on us, his supporters, to support whom ever he picks. Stop trying the drive the car of his campaign when you don't even have a damn license! Stop trying to be experts of his next steps! Go be an expert at calling, canvanssing, and raising money. Barack does not need us analyzing every move he makes. It simply isn't fair. Please trust him. We go through this at every bump in the road. We have so much work yet to do it is unbelievable and you all want to do summersaults on one poll. Sometimes you all act like the campaign has been messing up all along and that they work in a bubble. They watch TV, they read, they know what moves they have to make. Trust them to make them. Everybody, just stop for a moment, in every tough spot, Rev. Wright, bitter, "just words", and debates, has he EVER let you down?

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

I'm ready for Obama to be the president. I'm tired of America always voting in guys who finish bottom of the class and are C & D or even worse students. Then they expect them to lead our nation? We need some brains back in the White House. McCain isn't it. We need to try something new, someone who is smart this time. A real presidential type without lots of scandal, etc. Someone like Obama. He also understands middle and poor America. The McCain's can't relate and don't think anything is wrong. If he doesn't think anything's wrong, then he will not attempt to fix it! Everything's ok and we're all a bunch of crybabies, according to McCain. I'm sorry, but he can't represent me...with their 10 houses, etc.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =cW94R1MeeYM
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No thanks! I want Obama, a man of the people!

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By vhm Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT)

Good post Charmona.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Just missed!

Biden?

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By Rich from FLA Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

This Time!!

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By Wanda J Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Am I near the top?!!!

Donate. Donate. Donate.

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:55 am EDT)

Countdown to Sunday night!

225 bucks left!

yes we can!

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

Help save the 92nd day of the Streak!

We're on a roll!

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Thanks to Linda way up there on top, the Streak is alive....

92 days in a row.

Obama '08

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By Monica in NJ....a GOP for BO Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Can't help anymore. I am maxed out.

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By Blue Angel Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

close maybe?

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

very close (to the bottom :)

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By CompassionateObama Supporter Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

Go Obama!!!

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By ken matthews who believes change is coming to America Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:56 am EDT)

Goooooooooo Barack

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By Dinora Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

I'm so close to reach my goal I'm begging for any spare change for the future of our children.
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By Mattcarr80 Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT)

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Excerpts:

"While some here think everything is going just fine, and that Obama has a secret plan lying in wait, I ask you to think back a year ago. Imagine if someone had told you that the most charismatic Democratic speaker in a decade would be in a dead-heat with a Republican has-been corrupt waffler - you would have laughed in their face. After eight years of George Bush? No way, people are fed up - that'll never happen.

Well, that's the reality today. This race is a dead heat and is up for grabs both in the national polls as well as in key states like Ohio, Florida, Missouri, etc. Face reality folks - something isn't working.

While some say ignore the polls at this stage, you can't really do that. To be sure, some polls are worth looking at and some are worth ignoring.

Not all is lost folks, Obama has time and money to make a shift. But if you thought that somehow this year was going to be different - something would change and somehow the American electorate would look completely different this year than any other year, the numbers today just don't show that. This isn't a transformative election, it's another hardscrabble, claw out each and every vote, election. To win that kind of election, you need to fight for every vote and fight hard. And it's backed up by years of experience watching the Republicans make Democrats look weak - Carter, Mondale, Dukakis, Gore, and Kerry. That line of attack works when not countered and we were defeated. None of us want that in 2008."

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

So let's get off our b%#&* and knock on doors!! Talk to neighbors and friends about our candidate for CHANGE!

Can't walk? Pick up the phone.

Can't talk? Sign up for data entry at your local campaign office.

Please don't sit on the sidelines. Get into the game!!!!

OBAMA '08

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By Carol-STL-MO Aug 20th 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT)

Instead of just talking...EVERYONE needs to start doing !!!!

Turn the TV OFF or get away from your computer & get out in YOUR community & Register Voters !!!

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By Carol-STL-MO Aug 20th 2008 at 11:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:47 pm EDT)

Instead of just talking...EVERYONE needs to start doing !!!!

Turn the TV OFF or get away from your computer & get out in YOUR community & Register Voters !!!

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By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT)

Oh Chicken Littles.. here it is August during the Olympics. The campaign hasn't even begun and you're telling us it's already over...

When will they ever learn?

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By James a Vietnam Vet from NC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT)

I believe the answer is in front of us.

1. The media, which is corporate owned, promotes its own interests.

2. The electorate is turned off and convinced that all politics is the same, full of promise but nothing will change.

3. Major polls are controlled by the media (ex. yesterday LA Times poll shows gap narrowing, but look up who recently purchased the LA Times and fired non conservative journalists).

4. The TV and print media are all promoting their corporate interests that includes control of the Federal Budget, Congress, and the Whitehouse.

Many Americans are now aware of they only hear and see what the corporations decide will keep the masses controlled. But, the numbers of voters who are tuning in is limited.

The elections will be tampered with as usual and the corporations will prevent coverage of this and the paid for Congress will not protest with action. They are confident that the outcome of this election too will be determined by them.

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

NOT THIS TIME!!!

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT)

My friend sent me this in an email today. They are NOT a McCain supporter or a Clinton supporter. He's a realist and extremely smart about politics. Rather than get mad at him, we need to listen and fix the problem. I think Obama's fast and easy fix that would give him the White House would be an Obama/Clinton ticket. It's true. Do you think Hillary would let some old man who graduated in the bottom of his class stand in her way? She's trying to make history and fix her husband's legacy. She'd deliver Ohio and Pennsylvania! Obama's got it, but it would seal things up. Obama's the house, Hillary's the floor and the roof and the plumbing...the house is nice, but without it being complete, it isn't quite getting it. I believe Hillary needs Obama, too...because I would not vote for her alone. I would only vote for her if Obama is on the ticket. Period. Anyway...here are my friend's emails in quotations and a link with what Nader is saying...

"This is a Reuters/Zogby poll. Zogby usually always calls it right. Your boy's in trouble, big trouble. He needs Clinton. McCain leads Obama among likely U.S. voters by 46 percent to 41 percent, wiping out Obama's solid 7-point advantage in July and taking his first lead in the monthly Reuters/Zogby poll."

His email the other day...

"As of today, I think your boy's gonna lose. The margin should be closing...he should be ahead by 10 to 12 points now. Instead, he's barely struggling to stay ahead of an inept candidate. I think Obaman's VP choice will be: 1) Kaine; 2) Nunn; 3) Bayh; 4) Clinton. I think Clinton would get him over the top. She'd destroy McCain to ensure her place in history. The others may help him a little. I just think the media game's up...and what's happening is that it's being revealed there's no real movement or ground support for Obama. War, debt, deficits, everything going backwards and he can't get on top of things decisively."

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I don't care about the primaries, the drama, egos, what the Clintons did and said this or that...I don't want another brainless, bottom of the class, republican leading our country. Get these two educated folks in the White House, and send McCain packing back to Arizona with his beer peddling wife. I want Change!!!

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By pf from Youngstown, Ohio Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

The latest McPoll LATimes/Bloomberg has BO leading McPain by only 2 points fulfilling McMedia's wish to make the race competitive. If only there were no McRacists, BO would have been leading by 5 more points. These McPolls are making me McTense & McAnxious about BO's chances of winning. It is beyond belief that after 8 years of McRove politics, people are still willing to vote for McSame just because he is a McPOW & BO is not and sadly in some cases just because he is McWhite & BO is not. How do we convince these McLowInformationVoters to unMc themselves and become "High Information Voters For Barack Obama" ? It is a pity that there is no video recording of BO's speech on his initial opposition to Iraq war in which he laid out thoughtful & reasoned arguments against the war. Clippings of that speech showcasing BO's superior judgment & clippings of McMoron's McDisastrousJudgment on the war could have been used to create a powerful ad comparing BO's excellent judgment & McExperience's McPatheticjudgment. Now, McHypocrite's campaign is acting as if the only thing that ever happened in the war was his McSurge and extolling McLiberator for showing good judgment and blasting BO for opposing the McSurge. All this is creating the McPerception that it is McFlipFlopper who has the better judgment and not BO. The McUndecideds easily tend to buy the McPerception instead of finding McReality. The only comforting thought for me is to remember what BO said in his speech when he won the nomination : "We are going to have our up days & down days in the weeks & months ahead". Currently, it seems we're in down days. Hopefully, the up day will be November 5th, 2008 after BO McTrounces McLoser.

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By IthacaForObama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT)

No, cheer up. All will be fine. Don't get hung up on polls, these are driven by republican operatives. PEW, GALLUP, etc, all are financed by the right wingers.
So take heart, Barack will do fine:)

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

I'm voting and many others I know are voting for Obama. None of us have been called by these polls. So, there will be lots of folks showing up (you have to show up!) and pulling the lever for Obama. We are being ignored and right now, we are not being counted. We are dark horses. LOLOL I like it!

Obama 08!!!!!!!

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By Pat- Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

The great thing about ignoring polls when we are up is that you can also ignore them when we are down.

Oh and by the way both Dukakis and Kerry were ahead in the polls at this time.

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By vhm Aug 20th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT)

Boy these repugs have really done a job on you! I thought I was part of a community of people who had faith.

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By Tom - "We are here to light the candle" Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:58 am EDT)

I personally went through some very tough times in Martinsville and Henry County, VA.

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

I'm sorry but this campaign has totally disappointed me! Contrary to what a lot of high road people here have been saying, we are in a free fall right now, and something better happen to change the narrative of this election, or we are going to lose!

All of you keep saying that we should just trust Ploofee. I love Davis, and I think he came up with a great strategy in the primary, but that doesn't work in the general. You have to attack back and set the agenda! He is too soft spoken, and not aggressive or mean enough to be the guy to lead us to victory!

We have been playing this nice guy stuff since the end of 11 strait victory's in Feb in the primary, and it hasnt helped us at all. Never attacking back at Hillary after that, just riding out our lead! That was a huge mistake, and it is the same mistake we have been making now.

Obama has to be on offense! He cant spend his day answering all of McCain's charges against him. He has to make that old fool answer charges for his votes with BUSH and CHENEY for the last 8 years! He has to GO AFTER HIM HARD!

Barack is not hitting him with the right messages. He should be hitting him on Jobs, and the economy. Telling people over and over that McCain is a LIAR! He has been lying this entire election, and the media has never called him out on it. It is up to Barack to do this EVERY DAY! Then show examples of all of his lies in TV Ad's. Make people question his character! Tell them that they just cant believe what he says and show them why!

Barack is trying to make an educated case to 95% of the country that isn't really educated, and involved enough to grasp his tremendous intellect!

All they hear is Higher Taxes, and drill here from the dummy Mccain! They are dumb, and the media doesn't help or set the record strait because they want a close race for Ratings!

Not to mention that all of these pundits probably want Mccain because they make like 300 K each and don't want their own taxes raised! They make me sick!

Here is what to do!!!!!

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT)

Facts are that we are losing leads in every poll in every key state. Its crazy but actually happening.

As much as it hurt me to say because I cant stand her at all,

1) He should put Hillary on the ticket!

It will excite her followers, re energize the democrats, and if the republicans attack her hard , then good. It will pump up her people even more so to donate and to get involved! It also helps us in Ohio, PA, MI, and Florida. If we can pull Ohio, and Florida, we win easy!

it will also satisfy Bill, and get them out in the open so they stop secretly working against us!

We need her passionate supporters now, and I would rather win with her, then lose without her!

2) Barack has to show more passion and emotion. Relate to the people with anger about the last 8 years of lies. Ties McCain to the lies of Bush by showing he also is lying!

He should act like he did that night in Indiana when he was mad and said he was in touch, and America was bitter and angry! It was beautiful! He has to wake people up and not be SO COOL all of the time! There is a place for cool, but also a place for passion, and emotion.

3) Show ad's with powerful music and images from the last 8 years of horror and ask, do you really want more of this from a guy who voted for 95% of what bush did! Katrina, the War in Iraq, and hit him harder.

Stuff like this scary video!
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Use these clips of Pat Buchanan calling McCain a War president who is unstable!

We need a Narrative changer in the media. Put Mccain on defense!

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

No what we need to do is register voters.

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By Nancy from Des Moines, IA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT)

Dan the Man,have some faith my friend. Obama is doing just fine. Stop listening to the media and some Clinton supporters. All they want is her on the ticket then they can have something to talk about.
On Mccain, all you remember about him is drill, surge and with Obama is a lot more.
Tammi you are right, we need to keep working on getting more people registered.

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By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT)

Okay, so here we are 3 days from Baracks VP pick, one poll has him down 5 points of likely voters. The word likely is so freakin important we always conveniently forget that likely is not Barack's electorate! Don't forget what we have learned for 19th months. Barack is steady, disciplined, intelligent, patient, strong and tough! He will never be just right for anybody. The media spends all of its time talking about McSame and we fall into their trap everytime. Now we have the final push of the Clintonistas (to use Ed Shultz's term) to choose her has VP. If he does fine, if he doesn't fine! But stop acting like all of a sudden you know what is the right thing to do. Either way we know something is going to be wrong with his pick. The media will spend more time analyzing his choice then they ever will for McSame. Barack should be able to depend on us, his supporters, to support whom ever he picks. Stop trying the drive the car of his campaign when you don't even have a damn license! Stop trying to be experts of his next steps! Go be an expert at calling, canvanssing, and raising money. Barack does not need us analyzing every move he makes. It simply isn't fair. Please trust him. We go through this at every bump in the road. We have so much work yet to do it is unbelievable and you all want to do summersaults on one poll. Sometimes you all act like the campaign has been messing up all along and that they work in a bubble. They watch TV, they read, they know what moves they have to make. Trust them to make them. Everybody, just stop for a moment, in every tough spot, Rev. Wright, bitter, "just words", and debates, has he EVER let you down?

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By saga4Obama/Biden Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

i am sorry love...but as we all know the stakes are high. America is in deep deep do doo...i agree we have to register, canvass, raise money and all of that...but do you remember 2000...McCain has the same people Bush did...and i will be honest with you i, like Dan am scared...not because i do not trust Obama, but the American people are trained to respond to a certain type of politics...McCain has not risen in the polls, Obama has dropped, why? McCain is dirty, he is a liar and a cheat just like Bush. He is the worst candidate we have had since Bush...but Bush won twice. i don't think we have the right to put anyone down for stating what they feel, people are afraid. we all know what the RNC is capable of doing. remember we can not bring a knife to a gun fight...i trust Obama, i know he will win in November...but i can understand Dan's frustrations

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By Timothy from Aurora, CO Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

I agree with you and Dan, he has lost his mojo. He has been losing ground for a whole damn month now. He needs Hillary now bottom line. Our party is clearly dvided and we cant win with a divided party. Meanwhile the Repubs are uniting. We need Hillary now to help unite the party. Im sorry but we need her.

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By Beautiful Shades Of Fuchia Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

It's a very good video - need some pros to do that in a 30 second piece. It can't hurt.

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By Pat- Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

I hate to argue Polls because personally I think they aren't worth Cr*p. However, we are not behind in EVERY state:

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You will note Georgia is labeled "barely GOP" - now that may not be significant to some but if you are from the state of Georgia as I am -that means a lot. I have relatives from every corner of the this state. None of us are seeing McCain signs and are getting luck warm responses to MCCain from people who in the last election had Bush stickers plastered all over their car.

Do we really need to hustle-SURE. But I for one plan to pat myself and the campaign for getting this far before the convention.

As a former Hillary supporter I don't think she will help Senator Obama -she will I promise you set off the conservatives down here who might not drag themselves out to vote for McCain but would love to cast a vote against any Clinton.

Good Luck to all

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

4) Make McCain out to be an unstable War Monger! McCain keeps saying that Obama would rather lose a war so he can win an election. Obama should come back hard and say, That's not true, but John McCain seems like he would like to start another war just so he could win an election! Look at Russia!

Make ads with McCain's many clips of him saying we will be in more wars! Very powerful!

This would be a great attack line for obama. If reporters asked, "Do you really think John McCain wants to start wars! Obama could reply, if you look at his record, he always seems to think that force and the military are the only solutions for every problem. That's just a fact! Just look at the way he perks up when he talks about Russia. Its kind of scary to me.

It would be great and he would get a ton of coverage about it! The onus would be back on McCain to show that he has at sometime opposed force in his career, which he has never done!

Let other groups leak out that McCain made propaganda films about America as a POW. I think that could tarnish mister All American 's image!
5) Keep Ploufffe running the registration effort, but bring in a guy like Paul Begala who actually won one of these things and lets go on the attack, and hit much harder telling America who McCain really is! .

Get a better ad team to go after McCain harder on the last 8 years. Tie him to Bush and show more of the even more hated Cheney! Dark commercials, that show a gloomy last 8 years and uplifting music for the future with Barack!

6) For god sake use the clips of Phil Grahmm calling Americans a bunch of whiners in TV ad's!

7) Also use the clip of Mark Sanford from Wolf Blitzer's report, who couldn't think of one thing that separated Bush and Mccain on tape. it was painful to watch and we haven't used it ONCE! Jesus who is running this ad team!

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By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT)

I AGREE W/ U WHOLEHEARTEDLY!! YOU R A GENIOUS!!

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By JonnieRae Aug 20th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT)

I think "somebody" is manipulating these polls to make the case for Hilary. I think this is Clinton backstabbing, especially after Bill's damming with faint praise of BO the other day. Gore introducing BO is symbolically a break from the Clintons and after the convention, they will fade back where they belong -- in the past. She has not allowed herself to be vetted even.

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By ball911 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

8) Dan the Man could pick up a phone and call voters.

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By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT)

9.) "Dan the Man" could register some more voters and make a real difference.

In 2004, John Kerry had THOUSANDS of these "Armchair Admirals" like "Dan the Man". They made absolutely NO DIFFERENCE and helped turn what should have been a solid win into a humiliating loss.

Instead of tut-tutting from the sidelines, why not DO SOMETHING? How about at least making a generous DONATION?

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT)

Dan the Man has canvassed in 4 states and donates 2300 sofar.

Dan the man has Registered 900 voters..

Dan the man is totally invested in this campaign because I know the country is desperate for change.

I am just frustrated in the lack of action in responce to attacks!

I mean Barack is finnaly using the Phil Grahm line, about whiners, but a 6 weeks later instead of the next day when he could have gotton tons of coverage!

It is like, that are always two steps behind!

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By John from Austin, TX Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Dan the Man sir you are right i'm been saying the same thing. Two steps begin try 10 steps.

People will call you chicken little but a chicken little is someone that looks at a poll that has Obama losing and say it's over it's over.

We have to keep talking and writing about the lack of push back and if you have them talk about ideas on how to push back.

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By Bon Aug 20th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT)

re: could register some more voters and make a real difference.

Speaking of registering more voters...

The Fall '08 College semester HAS ALREADY STARTED IN MANY STATES. Please email to EVERYONE in your address book and ask them to do the same.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: College students

We must remind all college students that IF they are away from home attending college on election day, they must be registered to vote at THEIR LEGAL RESIDENCES.

If they are still registered at home, THEY MUST OBTAIN an absentee ballot and mail it EARLY to their home state. A first class stamp is required.

IF THEY NOW LEGALLY RESIDE IN THE STATE OF THEIR COLLEGE, they have to change their voter registration to their current address (away at college) BY FILLING OUT A NEW VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION and *** RENEWING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THEIR NEW ADDRESS.

***Driver's License ADDRESS changes, in SOME states, MAY not be necessary. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE.

Many college students wait until the last minute to make the necessary changes and consequently are unable to vote.

Please pass this along to all college age students.

NOTE: This IMPORTANT REMINDER will be posted on most threads over the next few months.

Thanks all,

Bonnie

For those that have not registered as yet, you may do so here:

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

8)
Have Barack talk more about himself growing up! People don't have time to read his book.

They want to know he is just like them. that he is very American. he should share himself more with everyone.

All they know is that he is a good speaker.

Tell stories about winning the Hawaii High school basketball state championship! How he was a 6th man and a team player!

Talk about his doubts and fears and how he overcame them. Talk about what he loves most about America, and don't keep saying it is because it is the only place where his story is possible.

Talk about how he likes a certain food, and where the best place to get it is.
relate to Every American that way!

Talk about his mom and how she was a dreamer and what she would have thought about all of this! About how she worked hard and wanted only the best for him

Let the people get to know you on a personal level. that's what's missing!

Talk about what it was like growing up with white grandparents. Relate to people! How it helped him see both sides of things!

Also Make these point known well!

a) McCain graduated 894 out of 899 at the naval academy. Should he have even been a pilot? Do we really need another dumb president!

b) Talk about his pro life record! Make sure every woman in America knows he wants to over turn Roe vs wade!

c) Attack him for him wanting to ship jobs away from Ohio, and Michigan! Over and Over! He loves Nafta! Can we afford him to be president!

d) Add a new slogan to the change slogan!

Tell them to wake up and take their country back!

That should be his new slogan! TAKE YOUR COUNTRY BACK!!!!

Become the populist that Hillary was in the primary! Take off the F-ing tie once and a while! Eat ribs and get dirty! FAKE IT if you have too....

Lets go already!

The election is right around the corner!

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Monica in NJ....a GOP for BO Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

Dan, thanks for all you do. I know you are frustrated and you are here venting, but you are dragging all of us down with you buddy. I know you need reassurance, but maybe you can chat directly with some of the friends you've made here. If you drag us all down, not only will Obama have to be out there fighting for new votes, he will have to resuscitate the rest of us. Dang! I feel like I am swimming in tar over here.

Hang in there. Things are never as bad or as good as they seem. This is a miracle campaign. Look at all the odds that were against us at the beginning and where we are today. We need this challenge to prevent us from being complacent. Don’t lose faith. Picture the outcome you desire to have on Nov 4th and all that work you put in will make perfect sense

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By joe catskill mountians, ny Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

Dan,
This be a smart campaign. Don't want to peak to early. Much is about timing. We will not be accepting defeat!

-Joe

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

We are absolutely NOT in a free fall. Give me a break! I trust this campaign and if we fail, it will because of all the so-called supporters second guessing every single thing this campaign does instead of working hard to inform the uninformed.

John McCain is a far inferior candidate, but his supporters are loyal. Go to his web site and find one comment criticizing his campaign. They didn't even complain when he campaigned in the cheese isle.

Senator Obama literally PUTS HIS LIFE on the line every single day to fight for a better America for ordinary people. He deserves better from us.

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Timothy from Aurora, CO Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

You are missing the point, all of us stand firm with him but reality is reality. I do not trust this team because like many have alredy said we have no narrative and that is why we are losing now alng with McCain defining Obama thanks to that sorry weak team he has.

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Paul from Magnolia, AR Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

I disagree on one point. The election will, once again, turn on foreign policy.

We have to hit McCain on his warmonger instincts. We have to make what he sees as his strength into his greatest weakness. This can be done.

Make McCain into RAMBO.
Make McCain into a BULL IN A CHINA SHOP.
Make McCain TOO DANGEROUS to even consider.

Then every time he mentions POW, it works against him. This POW thing must be taken away from him.

They took (what they saw as) Obama's greatest strength, and turned it against him.

Take back the foreign policy high ground. We know it should be ours; it needs to be hammered in the media.

WAR IS BAD. PEACE IS GOOD. MCCAIN = WAR

Isn't it obvious?

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Paul J. Los Angeles Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT)

How come everyone else "knows" what Obama needs to do to win?

If it is "so easy" for everyone else to know what BO needs to do, isn't it equally easy enough for the campaign and BO knowing what to do?

Obama '08

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Paul from Magnolia, AR Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT)

You are right, I have no doubt that they know a lot more than I do.

My thoughts are just based on 28 years of frustration.

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT)

Barack has already lost the election. I saw it on CNN. If Wolf Blitzer and the best political team on television say so then it must be true.

Re: We need changes in Strategy! | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT)

You're right, because I hear that Wolf Blitzer is also the actor who plays Jesus at the Biblical/Creationism/NutCase Theme Park (his second job)...so how COULD he be wrong?

Blog Posts | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

TODAY:

Getting Negative Right: A Note to The Obama Campaign Media Team

Link

Still for Brian Schweitzer and a Note on McCain's Problem

Link

Plus on each of the above pages links. Don't worry -- there is a link to yesterday's.

RICE plays Cold War game by signing missle deal with Poland -- just what we need. A compelling case to elect Obama ASAP
AL GIORDANO says "Taking on The System" is the new Rules for Radicals for the digital era
REPUBLICANS have handed us a winning issue -- environment -- but we have not figured out what to do about it
MCCAIN wants to put your kids in harm's way
LIMBAUGH threatens McCain on picking a pro-choice running mate
CNN on Barack's meteoric rise
FACT CHECK shows truth about McCain and earmarks
HUFF's rampant veep speculation page
DOCUMENTING McCain's EARLY support for the Iraq War
MY MCCAIN's Gambling Problem makes Huffington Post
ASSESSING the power of the Obama ground game -- it's a big bet
AFGHANISTAN is burning
ARE new blue media transforming the culture?
JED on Obama hitting back with a VIDEO
OBAMANATION takes a back seat to questions about Corsi's credibility
VALERIE JARRETT is Obama's fixer
SEBELIUS fills the bipartisan mould
THE VOICE in McCain's Celeb ad is kept a mystery
MCCAIN campaign ties to NRA spy caper?
IS Barack giving away his running mate's gender?
MCCAIN celeb attack appears to be working

LEST WE FORGET: SCHWEITZER FOR VEEP

Link

All My HuffPosts Link

TALKING POINTS Give back as od as we get to John McCain. Link

DIGG LINK FOR MY HUFF PIECE ON MCCAIN'S GAMBLING 450 plus and counting

Link

Dariush's Daily Electoral Simulation & More | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

Dariush's Daily Electoral Simulation

Obama: 308
McSame: 230

Obama States: WA, OR, CA, HI, AK, NV, MT, CO, ND, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, NC, MD, DC, DE, PA, NJ, NY, MA, CT, RI, VT, NH, & ME.

McSame States: ID, UT, AZ, WY, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, TX, AR, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, SC, TN, VA, KY, WV, IN, & OH.

My simulation doesn't always represent who is ahead in the state. So for example if Obama is ahead in 68% of the polls in Ohio, he has a 68% chance of winning the state. But McSame also wins the state in 32% of the simulations.
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Will someone you guys help me raise as much money for Obama in this magical month of August?? Trust me I need A LOT OF HELP to reach me goal. Help me fundraise! =)
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Places to donate/Campaigns to join:
Link Barack Obama
Link Hillary Clinton
Link DNC
Link DSCC (Senate Races)
Link DCCC (House Races)
Link Moveon.org
Link New Hampshire Senate (Jeanne Shaheen)
Link Colorado Senate (Mark Udall)
Link Louisiana Senate (Mary Landrieu)
Link New Mexico Senate (Tom Udall)
Link Minnesota Senate (Al Franken)
Link Alaska Senate (Mark Begich)
Link Oregon Senate (Jeff Merkley)
Link Mississippi Senate (Ronnie Musgrove)
Link Georgia Senate (Jim Martin)
Link Kentucky Senate (Bruce Lunsford)
Link North Carolina Senate (Kay Hagan)
Link Oklahoma Senate (Andrew Rice)
Link Idaho Senate (Larry LaRocco)

Re: Dariush's Daily Electoral Simulation & More | Report to Admin

By Australian Helen Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

Thank you for posting the facts! if only you could just thrust them down the throats of some of the posters on this blog!

Phone banking tool | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 11:59 am EDT)

The phone banking tool is still not working...not sure what is going on...

Re: Phone banking tool | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

I emailed them last night and I think after the convention, they will put it back up. Instead of phonebanking, may I suggest everyone use the N2N tool to canvass in your own neighborhood.

Its on your dashboard and it's easy!! Take a friend with you. What a great way to meet your neighbors and spread the positive economic news that Obama brings!!

DONATE!!! | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT)

Will someone you guys help me raise as much money for Obama in this magical month of August?? Trust me I need A LOT OF HELP to reach me goal. Help me fundraise! =)
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VP | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT)

Clark or Powell.

You heard it hear.

I'm not thrilled about either but I'm on board all the way.

At least it's not you-know-who....

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

CLark I like

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By ObamaCanada Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

nope its not any of the three-its a surprise pick

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Tamsin Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

If you say so Joe...actually I don't think it will be but I do agree that I will work my heart out for Obama and his pick!!

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Debra - "Lipstick" wearing white middle-class female from Seattle for Obama/Biden 2008! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

In having a conversation with my dad last night I told him I thought it may be General Clark... I think the MSM is being bambooozled by the Obama campaign - but that is just my opinion of course...

Fired Up!
Ready To Go!
Obama 2008!

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By cindy from tucson Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Clark...not Powell....if among those 2

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By bryan lovsness Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT)

I am waiting to see why this mind-blowing,nerve-wracking strategy was used to announce the VEEP - it seems almost cruel - since so much of THIS campaign has been taken out of our hands THEY bear the responibility of picking wisely and well. It truly WILL be Barack's first real decision to judge him on. Clark, Zinni, WEBB, Gore, would be EXCITING and great picks - I am NOT thrilled with Biden or Bayh or Kaine.

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Q Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

I think it's Clark also. Think back to the Clark statement that just because JM crashed a plane does not make him fit to lead. And the the very next day BO made is Patriotism speech.

I said then that I felt those events were not coincidental.

If you notice, you haven't heard much from WC at all these last few weeks.

I truly beleive it's Clark.

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Zhana Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

There was someone online yesterday with inside information who gave the following clues:

1. Not in Washington over the past 8 years
2. Male
3. Not Biden, Kaine, or Bayh
4. Very powerful pick

My guess is General Anthony Zinni (registered Republican).

General Zinni would eliminate the risk/fear factor of an Obama administration and blunt any attacks against Obama's patriotism. The message would be clear... Change you can [truly] believe in. The best possible combination of change + experience. The best possible expression of post-partisan unity.

For whoever it was that left the clues yesterday: am I close???

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Rich from FLA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT)

GORE!!

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By msj for bho Aug 20th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

BIDEN!!!!!

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By James O'bama Aug 20th 2008 at 4:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 4:50 pm EDT)

Well I have no clue who General Zinni is but if it is Obamazinni, I'll try a plate. With garlic bread, please.

Re: VP | Report to Admin

By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

I'd be quite happy if it WAS Clark.

He's a gentleman..he's articulate..he's brilliant...he's got more Flair on his uniform than McCain could dream of....and he's got sweet brown eyes.

Let's Make a Deal | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT)

Let’s play a game: Who will Obama’s VP be?? If you think you know, kindly donate to my fundraising page and leave a reply w/ who ever you think the vice presidential choice will be. Among those who get it right, I will make 2 phone calls for every $1 that they donate. Example: If someone donates $10 and someone donates $15, I will make 20 + 30= 50 phone calls. Come on guys keep me busy!!

Donate here: Link

Thank goodness for this thread | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT)

The last thread was all messed up. Anway good afternoon from Greenville, SC.

*Obama to spend the night at the residence of Tim Kaine tonight. hmmmm. This according to Mark Halperins page.

IMPORTANT!!! | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

The Fall '08 College semester is starting in many states this week. Please email to EVERYONE in your address book and ask them to do the same.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: College students

We must remind all college students that IF they are away from home attending college on election day, they must be registered to vote at THEIR LEGAL RESIDENCES.

If they are still registered at home, THEY MUST OBTAIN an absentee ballot and mail it EARLY to their home state. A first class stamp is required.

IF THEY NOW LEGALLY RESIDE IN THE STATE OF THEIR COLLEGE, they have to change their voter registration to their current address (away at college) BY FILLING OUT A NEW VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION and *** RENEWING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THEIR NEW ADDRESS.

***Driver's License ADDRESS changes, in SOME states, MAY not be necessary. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE.

Many college students wait until the last minute to make the necessary changes and consequently are unable to vote.

Please pass this along to all college age students.

Post this on EVERY blog & mention in every phone call to supporters/volunteers!
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Keys to Victory | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:01 pm EDT)

Victory ’08: Keys to Victory

Alright guys it seems McSame is winning the summer portion of this election (before anyone bashes me, I said winning, not won, nor did I say he is winning the entire election. But please let’s get a grasp on reality, we are tied or our lead has severely narrowed in every poll). We can fight back on our own. Here’s how:

1. Take a deep breath. We can and will win this together. I promise.
2. Register to vote. Very critical. Some may not realize they are not registered and can not vote. Link
3. Listen to Rihanna’s new song. I love it!! Link Ok haha.
4. Volunteer: This is a grass roots campaign. Link
5. Donate: We need to help Obama fight back against McSame! Kindly Donate to my page. Link
6. Make Calls: We must identify supporters and ask them to volunteer. Soon we will start calling those who are undecided. Link
7. Create your own fundraising page: It will help you stay motivated and encourage others donate too. Link
8. Host or attend a convention party: It is grassroots at his best. No better way to energize the base. Link
9. Vote for Obama November 4th!

Another Note: We must help other Democrats who will in turn be helping Obama. Donate and help in the campaigns below. (Sorry if the post gets bumped). Tell me if I forgot something.

Places to Donate/Campaigns to Join | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT)

Places to donate/Campaigns to join:
Link Barack Obama
Link Hillary Clinton
Link DNC
Link DSCC (Senate Races)
Link DCCC (House Races)
Link Moveon.org
Link New Hampshire Senate (Jeanne Shaheen)
Link Colorado Senate (Mark Udall)
Link Louisiana Senate (Mary Landrieu)
Link New Mexico Senate (Tom Udall)
Link Minnesota Senate (Al Franken)
Link Alaska Senate (Mark Begich)
Link Oregon Senate (Jeff Merkley)
Link Mississippi Senate (Ronnie Musgrove)
Link Georgia Senate (Jim Martin)
Link Kentucky Senate (Bruce Lunsford)
Link North Carolina Senate (Kay Hagan)
Link Oklahoma Senate (Andrew Rice)
Link Idaho Senate (Larry LaRocco)

Weird day | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:02 pm EDT)

There is NO morning news so far. Are the gearing up for the big announcement?

Best Line of Defense | Report to Admin

By ObamaCanada Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

Our best line of defense from the McCain attacks is offense. Let's start attacking Mcshame before he attacks us..

Have him explain why he refuses to release his military records.

Re: Best Line of Defense | Report to Admin

By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT)

And full medical records and Cindy's tax returns.

All inclusive | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

Join me and other supporters for an spectacular event. This is a prayer event but I didn't want to leave anyone out and includes, meditation and reflective thought. This event is to send great vibes to Senator Obama and his campaign on the 28th. And with all these "so called supporters" around, I think its needed now more than ever!!

Here's the link to this event: Link

Weird day | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

There is NO morning news so far. Are the gearing up for the big announcement?

Re: Weird day | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

The whole site has been running weird and been under maintenance.

Oil and McDonalds packaging | Report to Admin

By Bryan from Vienna, VA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT)

McCain voted against having the oil we drill offshore to be exclusively ours. MORE OFFSHORE DRILLING MEANS MORE OIL TO CHINA, not America. Please keep stressing this. The American people don't understand that. Here's my commercial about oil (which stresses history). OBAMA'S GREATEST STRENGTH AND MOST POWERFUL LINES ARE WHEN HE WALKS US THROUGH THE TRUTHS OF HISTORY TO SHOW THE PROGRESS OF AN ISSUE.

THE HISTORY OF OIL

In the 1800's, America first became addicted to oil for light and heat... (Show gaslight)

Until Thomas Edison invented the electric light. Gas prices plummeted. (Show light bulb)

Freedom. (Show Menlo Park)

Gasoline was cheap. Then, America fell in love with the automobile. (Show Model T)

Oil created billionaires... with lobbyists.... (Show Standard oil, Exxon)

In the 1950's, a geologist with Shell Oil predicted US oil production would peak in a few decades. (Show traffic)

Since then:

The Iranian conflict. Oil. (Show the Shah)

Gas lines. Oil. (Show gas lines)

Pollution. Oil. (Show dead fish, Valdez)

The electric car killed. Oil. (Show electric car)

Global warming. Oil. (Show Katrina and fires in California)

The Iraqi conflict. Oil. (Show burning oil fields)

Bush/Cheney. Oil. (Show Halliburton)

The Georgian conflict. Oil. (Show Georgian pipelines)

McCain. Oil. (Show McCain on an oil rig)

John McCain's economic advisors created the Enron loophole allowing speculators to drive up oil prices. Record profits. Record gas prices. (Show Enron and Phil Graham)

John McCain voted against forcing American drilled oil to stay in America. American oil in Chinese cars. American gas prices stay high. (Show the pollution over Beijing)

Thomas Edison would say we need a change. (Show light bulb)

Freedom. (Show wind farm)

The American skies can't be shipped to China. The winds that blow across America, and sun that warms American soil, can create American jobs that stay in America... forever...
(Show workers in the sun)

PS... You brand Obama amazingly well, but not his solutions. The All-In plan; The Gas Tax Holiday; The Death Tax; The War on Terror etc... versus the Obama thousand dollar tax credit for middle income families to offset the rising price of gasoline. Please start calling it the "Amazing Grace" tax credit or SOMETHING to brand it.

Re: Oil and McDonalds packaging | Report to Admin

By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

I like it. Keep posting this.

Keys to Victory | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

Victory ’08: Keys to Victory

Alright guys it seems McSame is winning the summer portion of this election (before anyone bashes me, I said winning, not won, nor did I say he is winning the entire election. But please let’s get a grasp on reality, we are tied or our lead has severely narrowed in every poll). We can fight back on our own. Here’s how:

1. Take a deep breath. We can and will win this together. I promise.
2. Register to vote. Very critical. Some may not realize they are not registered and can not vote. Link
3. Listen to Rihanna’s new song. I love it!! Link Ok haha.
4. Volunteer: This is a grass roots campaign. Link
5. Donate: We need to help Obama fight back against McSame! Kindly Donate to my page. Link
6. Make Calls: We must identify supporters and ask them to volunteer. Soon we will start calling those who are undecided. Link
7. Create your own fundraising page: It will help you stay motivated and encourage others donate too. Link
8. Host or attend a convention party: It is grassroots at his best. No better way to energize the base. Link
9. Vote for Obama November 4th!

Another Note: We must help other Democrats who will in turn be helping Obama. Donate and help in the campaigns below. (Sorry if the post gets bumped). Tell me if I forgot something.

IMPORTANT!!! | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:04 pm EDT)

The Fall '08 College semester is starting in many states this week. Please email to EVERYONE in your address book and ask them to do the same.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: College students

We must remind all college students that IF they are away from home attending college on election day, they must be registered to vote at THEIR LEGAL RESIDENCES.

If they are still registered at home, THEY MUST OBTAIN an absentee ballot and mail it EARLY to their home state. A first class stamp is required.

IF THEY NOW LEGALLY RESIDE IN THE STATE OF THEIR COLLEGE, they have to change their voter registration to their current address (away at college) BY FILLING OUT A NEW VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION and *** RENEWING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THEIR NEW ADDRESS.

***Driver's License ADDRESS changes, in SOME states, MAY not be necessary. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE.

Many college students wait until the last minute to make the necessary changes and consequently are unable to vote.

Please pass this along to all college age students.

Post this on EVERY blog & mention in every phone call to supporters/volunteers!
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BLOG CLEANSING NEEDED | Report to Admin

By Australian Helen Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT)

Folks it is past my bed time. I've spent hours & hours on that horrific last blog trying to get reason & perspective into the minds of idiots (& it seems like lots of trolls too). I've RID a few, but the blog was so bad that I kept getting locked out whenever I did report someone.

So please, REPORT as many as you possibly can. Get them right off the blog & if they come back under another name, REPORT again. It is dangerous to allow all this bull currently being spewed forth & sends a terrible picture to the world including the news that Barack's supporters are unhappy. His real supporters are not unhappy, but McCain's supporters must be very happy with their efforts to disrupt.

Thanks

Helen

Clinton strategy working for McCain | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:05 pm EDT)

NOW YOU SEE THIS IS WHY HILLARY WOULD BE A BAD CHOICE FOR BARACK!!

"The McCain campaign believes that some of Hillary Clinton's tactics, especially questioning whether Obama is ready to lead, can be a real winner," Schneider said. Watch how McCain is borrowing moves from Clinton »

(CNN) -- John McCain's attacks on Barack Obama on national security issues seem to be working: Polls show McCain has cut the Democrat's lead in half.

Sen. John McCain speaks at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention Monday in Orlando, Florida.

1 of 2 According to CNN's average of several recent national surveys, Obama's lead is now a slim 3 points over the Arizona senator, 46-43 percent -- half of his advantage in a CNN poll of polls one week ago, and down from a high of 8 points in mid-July.

A Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg poll out Tuesday evening was the latest national survey to indicate Obama's lead is dwindling, putting the Illinois senator ahead of McCain by only 2 points, well within the poll's margin of error. The CNN poll of polls also includes new surveys from Quinnipiac and Gallup.

Russia's invasion of Georgia gave McCain an anvil to hammer away at Obama's inexperience, CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider said.

Clinton nearly overtook Obama during the primary campaign after she started airing ads asking who voters would rather have answering a 3 a.m. call to the White House.

"The McCain team has been very open that they went to school on the Hillary Clinton campaign,
that they learned from that," said CNN contributor David Gergen, a former counselor to three presidents.

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"And, on this 3 a.m. ad, what's very striking, as some have pointed out over the last few days, is that Barack Obama was winning a steady streak of victories against Hillary Clinton," Gergen said. "And then she ran that ad, and she really went on the attack on the experience question. And she won the bulk of the primaries thereafter in the closing months of the Democratic primaries, and won 500,000 more votes than he did and almost took it away from him."

cont..

Re: Clinton strategy working for McCain | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

When Russian troops invaded Georgia two weeks ago, McCain vigorously denounced the action and warned of consequences. Obama's reaction was more measured, and potential voters noticed, Schneider said.

"Which candidate do voters believe is better qualified to deal with Russia? McCain by better than 2-1," Schneider said. "More experience in military matters and foreign affairs."

That argument may be even more effective for McCain than it was for Clinton, said political analyst Marc Halperin, a former Democratic strategist.

McCain is "going after more centrist voters, more swing voters, more conservative voters who will be a much bigger deal in the general election than they were in those primaries and caucuses," Halperin said. Watch the Best Political Team on Television break down the race »

That's exactly why Obama is making appearances this week in Ohio and Indiana, key swing states with plenty of those working-class voters, said CNN political correspondent Suzanne Malveaux.

By at least one important measure, McCain already has overtaken Obama. The Republican's current lead in key states would give him enough electoral votes to win the election, Gergen said.

McCain has taken other pages from the Clinton playbook, saying that Obama has great style but little substance.

"Not only did the Clinton campaign give McCain and his advisers a road map, but [they] actually started the McCains down that path," said Dan Schnur, who was McCain's communications director in the 2000 campaign.

"That's why you're hearing from Obama very specific policy-oriented proposals here," said Malveaux. "There's not a lot of that kind of flash, if you will, from the earlier days."

But the recent downturn in the polls for Obama may not last. The Democratic White House hopeful is headed for a week of what is likely to be overwhelmingly positive coverage as he names his running mate and officially accepts his party's presidential nomination.

"The big question now is whether Obama can successfully regain control of the campaign agenda as we head into the Democratic convention," said Alan Silverleib, CNN senior political researcher.

Clinton did ultimately lose to Obama, after all. But she showed how to hurt him.

"What the Clinton campaign demonstrated is when you bring (Obama) back down to earth, it's a better battle," Schnur said.

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By K.J. in Dallas, TX Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT)

Hey Debra,

You know I've tried to give the Clintons the benefit of the doubt, but after reading that her brother had a meeting with McSame's campaign, something is going on. If he chooses her as his vp pick, I'll still vote for him, but I really hope he doesn't.

Re: Clinton strategy working for McCain | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT)

Well Kathy I don't trust the Clinton's and Barack must not choose her for VP!!

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By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT)

Don't worry about her 'brothers grim', oops! The 'brothers rotten', oops! The 'brothers Rodham', Hugh & Tony.

They're OPPORTUNISTS. Read all about them at 'Wiki'. They even had a Republic of Georgia connection too! Just like McSame's campaign advisor.

Tony Rodham was married to CA Senator Barbara Boxer's daughter & had to be sued for child support.

Tony is a a LOSER.

Read all about the 'Brothers Grim' here:

Link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H ugh_Rodham

Re: Clinton strategy working for McCain | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

Thanks for sharing Dianne!!

VP Pick | Report to Admin

By Dariel from Rochester, NY Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT)

Its hard for me to imagine what kind of president the senator will make when he cant seem to make a simple decision on who to pick for his running mate. This is getting old and tiresome.

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By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

Just because you don't know doesn't mean he doesn't know.

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By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

????

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

I know, it must be McCain's age or temperament keeping him from deciding. Which one do you think?

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By IA for Obama ☮ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT)

LOL

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By Suzanne - EurObama News Ferret Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

(chuckle)

Yeah and I guess McCain is a little tiresome .. ;-) and yes he is 72 but nowhere near having the mental acuity of many other 72 year olds I know.

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By ball911 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT)

Grow up.

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By IA for Obama ☮ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

LOL. Compare that with McCain, who STILL hasn't announced his, even though he clinched his nomination months before Barack did. He of course is waiting for Barack to announce his decision. Some leader McCain is, huh?!

Barack has already MADE his decision, Dariel. He just hasn't annouunced it yet. Any moment now . . .

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT)

Excellent answer Maeve- and True true true- where is ole' Johnny's leadership.. ALL he does is follow BO~

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By OBAMAMAMMA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT)

That was a great answer! McLame has had much more time to do his vetting, and still no decision from him? Why is that...scared and can't lead, his is only a follower. A follower for GWB 95% of the time!

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By MaryanneAZ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

The truth is that no one will ACCEPT a McCain VP ticket. Think about it. All of the first tier people would not risk their future in politics on what is more than likely a losing race. It is the Democrats race to lose after all. I just do not see anyone credible joining McCain's ticket. I believe that Barack has made his decision and it will be the right one. I have my personal suspicions that it may be Ed Rendell or some other dark horse who is not being considered by the media. We'll all know the answer soon enough.

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

By the way who told you that you would know today or any other day. the media. Think, Bo has never commited a date AS to when he would tell us who his pick was.

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT)

Barack & I wanted to announce me as his choice for VEEP today, but I have to get my hair cut. I'm looking for some shoes that will look good with the dress I picked out.

OK I said it | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT)

Barack's Speech Folk

need to suggest Barack not talk in the third person -- they when we is better.

need to isolate the applause lines and cut speech to these.

Speeches wander too much and need to be shorter and harder.

Now what THEY want...not THEY love this or that.

The we statements bring response.

OK I'll shut up.

GENUINE, LOYAL BLOGGERS PLEASE READ! | Report to Admin

By Australian Helen Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT)

It is very evident that so many blogging here have no idea of what happens inside a political campaign. As someone who has been involved in campaigns, let me reassure everyone that the situation is not near as dire as the polls & press indicate. In fact, it is going exactly to plan.

Campaigns take little notice of national polls or even state polls during the election process because they have their own highly paid pollsters feeling the pulse of the electorate every day. They are sampling swing states like you would not believe. They are testing ads in individual states to measure their effectiveness before spending $$$ on them & sampling the states shown to make that decision. They are not using the standard polling techniques. They have included newly enrolled voters, the youth vote, the Hispanic vote & the AA, just to name a few & adjusted all their calibrations to factor in the new voting patterns. They are testing for all the voters hot buttons & choosing which ones to include in speeches & ads.

What they are finding is that the campaign is going very well! They have not made any major adjustments to the campaign. That tells us that they know everything is going to plan & there is no need to divert from the chosen path.

McCain is doing exactly the same & his campaign is showing every sign of panic. He has tried everything & he can't get that boost he wants.

So stop fretting! Barack Obama & his campaign are doing brilliantly. Only if you see evidence of panic in the campaign do you need to start worrying

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

Read this early this morning and I couldn't agree with you more.

Re: GENUINE, LOYAL BLOGGERS PLEASE READ! | Report to Admin

By TeeCee Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

Right on post ..

The Sky Is Falling ... The Sky Is Falling ...

Don't become the blind sheep that all the Repubs and the MSM think we are.

We all know the MSM is manipulated why one wouldn’t one believe the polls also to be manipulated to suit big business.

Trust NO ONE … We are the voice .. we have the power

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By Paul from Magnolia, AR Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT)

Did you watch the American elections of 1980, 1988, 2000, 2004? They had nothing to do with reason and everything to do with manipulation by the side which was eventually declared the winner. And I am sure that "inside" the losing campaign, they thought they knew what they were doing.

I think the Obama campaign is great. I love that he is positive. But it doesn't seem like the rest of the party is pulling their weight to get him over the top.

I just don't want "deja vu all over again".

Of course, maybe it just looks worse from here in good old red neck Arkansas.

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By Q Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT)

I completely agree.

The rest of the party is just sitting back and watching. I don't know if it's because he's asked or not, but they need to get up off of their lazy arses and do something!!!!!!!

BO is doing all that he needs to. He is talking about policies and introducing and reintroducing and reintroducing and reintroducing himself to the electorate.

Other high profile people just need to step their game up!!!!!

Re: GENUINE, LOYAL BLOGGERS PLEASE READ! | Report to Admin

By John from Austin, TX Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

Oh is that right, well please explain to me what happened to Kerry.

Re: GENUINE, LOYAL BLOGGERS PLEASE READ! | Report to Admin

By Pat- Aug 20th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT)

Check out this link:
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Personally too much information in the form of Polls overloads my brain circuits-we are up, then down-we are up but the statisical difference is to small, its a reputable poll, it's not a reputable poll BLAH BLAH BLAH...

For those that want to get excited about the convention instead here is a link to the convention schedule:

Link

is he ick? | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:06 pm EDT)

He sounds terrible...is he sick?

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

Personally I don't think he sounds terrible- but Yes - yesterday he did say he has a cold.. from hanging with all of the kids during vacation~

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By Debra from Austin Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:11 pm EDT)

He's had a cold since his vacation. Got it from his daughters.

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Yes he has a cold. He said that he got the germs from one of the girls.

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By Sandra in PA, blogging here since day one and volunteering for BO since he announced his candidacy Feb. 10, '07 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

Yep. He's had a bad cold for a few days now. He said he caught it from his "germie" daughters and their little friends, in Hawaii! hehe Poor guy. His head must be an echo chamber. :(

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By S. danielle Clark Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT)

That is sooooooooooo funny. I also tell my 10 year old son and his friends to stay away from me because they have the cooties; especially when school first begins. They think it is hilarious that one of the parents ACTUALLY says it to them because I tell them "yeah, this is how all of us feel..you wipe your nose and don't wash your hands. Ick!!

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:13 pm EDT)

barack has a cold. i told him to take zicam.

~

didn't realize how engaging warner's southern accent was. that could be priceless in some states.

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By TstormLortonVA "Health Care Reform Now!: Aug 20th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

I was also going to post the samething about Warner. And I live in VA. WoW. I wish he could be our VP.

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By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 20th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT)

Yes he has a cold.

VP | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:07 pm EDT)

When will we get the text messages? Will it be on Friday?

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By bryan lovsness Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

we will get it next Wednesday - haha - hey- maybe it will be Jimmy Carter.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

*fingers crossed for any minute. :)

Place to donate | Report to Admin

By Jeanine Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT)

If you can donate, please visit the page for the quilt project:
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Click here for a flyer to distribute:

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Please get the word out on this wonderful project.

This is a good way to show people the great variety of people supporting Barack Obama.

arsenic | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:08 pm EDT)

did you hear the report that tied arsenic in the water with causing type 2 diabetes in people?

clinton had a chance to lower the level of arsenic in water. instead, he waited till the last minute until bush was practically walking into the white house to put that regulation into play, knowing that bush would reverse the order.

Here we go again... | Report to Admin

By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

I'm reposting this from the last thread...

Whenever we hear MSM's negative talk about Barack, we all know to ignore them. But now that ONE poll shows McCain with a slight lead, we are all ready to suddenly jump on board and believe them! We know the MSM will pick and choose the poll that paints Barack in the unkindest light possible yet we fall for it. We know he is leading in the electoral count and that is all that matters in the end. Please don't cave in to all this negativity--I feel like we're back in the primaries with all this doom and gloom. Honestly if you're going to be all "woe is me, why doesn't he fight back, it's Kerry all over again" please post it somewhere else. When his numbers go back up after the convention, what will you say then?

Barack WILL be the next President of the United States! So to all of you who are down about this one poll, please take a deep breath! Thanks.

Now go wait for that text message!

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

I agree Cynthia!!

Re: Here we go again... | Report to Admin

By Paul J. Los Angeles Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

Also, look at the source..A Zogby poll. I know we have short term memories, but in 2004, Zogby's Election Day prediction was off. He predicted a win for Kerry (311 electoral votes, versus 213 for Bush, with 14 too close to call), and even said that "Bush had this election lost a long time ago," So Zogby admitted that he was mistaken, but did not admit any possible flaws in his poll methods

On that note, interpret polls whichever way you want.

Obama '08!

Re: Here we go again... | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT)

I do not understand why does anybody care?
There have been polls since dec. '07; they all have the goal to control your mind and subvert your spirits...
I understand keeping a half an eye on the polls, just to not shield yourself completely from the twilight-zone-reality that some may be living in, but for all that is good and true...DO NOT BELIEVE THE HYPE!

If you get scared..only one thing that will help; work your behind of to make sure all the people YOU can influence have gotten a call from you.
Then VOTE.
And also know that this thing has been in the bag since last dec, when I made a deal with my guardian-angel (lol)

GO TEAM OBAMA

Re: Here we go again... | Report to Admin

By LarryG.... Montreal (Can) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT)

So today Zogby shows McCain up by 5% for the first time, yet Gallop has Obama up 1% from yesterday. BO now leads McCain by 2% (45%-43%). Go figure!!!

Re: Here we go again... | Report to Admin

By Jaena Rodgers Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

I have mixed feelings about this one. I agree....don't let it get you down.

But..............

Use the polls to create that fire needed to call, donate, or do something on behalf of Sen Obama. We cannot become complacent so when MSM shows us (flawed) polls, we must respond somehow. Feeling bad is not the response....use it to create a new and refreshed sense of urgency to move towards change. Get mad, concerned, and allow it to move you, motivate you, inspire you to not let them take this from us. This is our time.....our moment!

Fight, Obama! Fight! | Report to Admin

By worriedDem Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:09 pm EDT)

America doesn't care about your policies, it wants you to tear McCain and Rove's lies to bloody shreds! You can tell us about your energy plan after you're elected.

Fight, damn you, fight!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

oh please..pathetic mctroll

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

did you hear him speak on monday?

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

Really- you've talked to how many of these americans lately? I've talked to well over a thousand in the last month.. and I say you are wrong and Barack Obama is right~ If policies don't interest you then perhaps you're less dem and more repub.. since attacking is their modus operendi~

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By Megan in Northwest Indiana Aug 20th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:17 pm EDT)

While Obama is fighting, we need to phone bank, canvass, voter registration, get involved with the local campaigns and tell our stories which are everyone elses stories. We need to get more and more people involved and

Fired up! Ready to go!

This is OUR time (I always want to put a bad word after this but I won't)

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT)

Watch out for objects falling from the sky, they may hit you in the head.

Re: Fight, Obama! Fight! | Report to Admin

By Renée_Loyal Democrat from KCMO Aug 20th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT)

Why are there quite a few of these blogs are asking Obama to fight harder? What is going on? What is the motive? or is there an alternative motive? Do people want him to go the low road so it can haunt him later?

I heard Ed Shultz saying the Obama campaign needs fight harder. Is this where these comments are coming from?

Just asking.

Determine to see Missouri turn blue.

Re: Obama is the guy! | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

silliness. trollish silliness. i'm not in the least worried, you and i know Barack is a smart and savvy politician, and has an excellent team working for him; ALL OF US!!!

voter registration | Report to Admin

By Grace Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:10 pm EDT)

Getting Democrats registered to vote is an effort that can help deliver victory for us in November. You can hand out slips of paper to people printed with the Obama website address because right on the homepage is a link that says “REGISTER TO VOTE” for those who want to register themselves online.

Or you can find voter registration forms for each state at the Board of Elections links below. You’ll also find contact information at these sites so you can call and ask your Board about the requirements for registering voters in your state.

Registering can be a pretty quick and simple process. I keep a stack of registration forms with me and just in going about my day, I have been able to register friends, sales clerks, people at sporting events, and even the plumber who was fixing our faucet!

Again, if you’re going to try to register voters, be sure to find out registration requirements for your area and also please remind people about the IMPORTANCE OF BRINGING PROPER I.D. WITH A CORRECT ADDRESS ON VOTING DAY. Thank you.

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Lump in my throat | Report to Admin

By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:12 pm EDT)

I watched those pics of BO and the audience in the last blog pics, and just seeing the faces of so many supporter of diffrent races looking hopeful and wanting the change that BO offers brought tears to my eyes.

I just posted a possible energy solution on my Blog page | Report to Admin

By Richard Owl Mirror Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

I just posted a possible energy solution on my Blog page and I would really appreciate some input. I know Sen Obama will lead our nation forward on the issue of energy independence.
I too would like to offer my support, that's why I offered my solution on a public forum.
I hope somehow, Sen Obama might take a look at what I've offered.
Please, visit my Obama Blog and leave me some input on my idea.

Richard Owl Mirror

Obama Yay all the live-long day! | Report to Admin

By Megan in Northwest Indiana Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

John McCain supports big oil and has a new nickname - 'Exxon John'
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Obama Campaign annouces Mark Warner will give keynote at Denver convention
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McCain's top foreign policy advisor Randy Scheunemann on Georgia's (the country) payroll
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Campaign Contributions: Figure close to Abramoff scandal raises money for John McCain Link
Campaign Ad: Obama Campaign releases TV ad during olympics
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Campaign Contributions: Obama has received nearly six times as much money from troops deployed overseas than McCain
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Off the Bus - A Hoosier-Republican in a sea of Democrats
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Pennsylvania Polling: It's all in how you look at it.
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Pennsylvania Polling: It's all in how you look at it.
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Democratic Party Unity: Both Senator Obama's and Senator Clinton's names will be placed in nomination
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Define 'exotic'? Eight houses? That's exotic to me. $520 black leather Ferragamo shoes? Yep exotic.
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Go Joe! Joe Biden travels Republic of Georgia this weekend at the request of President Saakashvili
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Federal funding of faith based initiatives, taxes and how rich is rich?
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Freudian Slips: AP There's a fine line between a pick and um another word that's not so nice
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VFW National Convention: Barack Obama is a better man than me. OK, so I'm not a man, but you know what I mean.
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Intellectual Curiousity: Who wins? George W. Bush or John McCain?
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Uniting starts at home: Can Barack Obama's strategy unite and strengthen the Democratic Party?
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Grassroots Videos: David of Clintonistas for Obama has assembled some great grassroots supporter videos to inspire
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Indian country: First Americans drawn back into the process through HOPE and Barack Obama
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Inflating your tires enriches big oil? Huh? Is Newt Gingerich losin' it?
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Daily Kos says it well. Throw the bums out. It's not the 'Economy, Stupid'. It IS the 'Republicans, Stupid'.
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Saddleback Forum: Things that make you wanna say 'Rut Roh!'.
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Slashdot - Politics for nerds: Dust bunnys and voting machines
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Springfield is calling: Obama returns to the scene of his campaign launch --who will join him?
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Negative Campaign Ads Work: So does phone banking and door knocking - time to get to work!
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Calling 'The Democratic Base': If you want the bums out, you are going to have to fight for it.
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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:14 pm EDT)

Only 215 buck to go to pull of the impossible. A miracle!
$215.....

Link

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:19 pm EDT)

I think your banner Stmt will hold true, unlike GB! I get paid on Thursday I will hit you.

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT)

Tammi - - you are awesome! Everything I do for Obama is because of anger at neocons, love for my country, and hope for the future.

You have already given a lot.

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By jayman♦ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:24 pm EDT)

Joe-

Keep the "worried" and "concerned" at bay, keep fighting the good fight, and you can count on a nice donation from me. I have a few bucks left to give now that we are in the general and I can think of nobody more deserving.

I realize I haven't been on much, but I am running my own campaign for city council while still trying to help BHO take the White House. To all the worriers and chicken littles, I stronly encourage you to get as involved and ingrained in the campaign as you can. The effort you put out will make the reward only that much sweeter in November.

And finally, to the perpetually concerned, quit braying on about what you see/hear/read on the MSM. YOU are the campaign, YOU are the change this country needs, and YOU control the narrative.

Much Love, Joe! I'm off to do what needs doing.

jayman

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT)

Hey, Jay.

How's the campaign going?

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By jayman♦ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT)

Going Great! I'm still pulling for our girl as VP, too, BTW and eager to see if we get our wish. I gotta run, but glad to see you are still here fighting to keep the trolls under the bridge. We WILL win in November!

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By joe ruwe Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT)

Wow! Thanks for that great encouraging post jayman!

Good luck with your race, I sure would vote for you!

Thanks for all you do, man - we miss you here but I know you are and have helped this campaign alot!

I'm off to work, but I'm glad to see you!

Thanks for everything...

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By Arnold from Saint Louis, MO Aug 20th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT)

I am worried that Obama is being too gentle with Mccain. Mccaiin blasts Obama with specious lying insults and Obama appears to turn the other cheek and complement McCain. How about starting awrecking crew without dnc fingerprints to attack McCain. I understand that this is theold politics, but alas it works. I dont want to see Obama lose because he is playing by rules that his opponent has rejected
Worried Obama voter

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT)

Create a profile, so we can get to know the real you.

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By TeeCee Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT)

I don't understand this line of thinking. We all wanted a "DIFFERENT" kind of politician this time around.

Now that we have one, and it IS what got him here, some imply they want him to revert to the same old same. I just don’t get that line of thinking!

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By Paul from Magnolia, AR Aug 20th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT)

Civility would be nice, but a change in policies coming from the executive branch is essential to survival.

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By Bon Aug 20th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

re: don't understand this line of thinking. We all wanted a "DIFFERENT" kind of politician this time around.

Teedee,

You must understand that if Obama doesn't srike back, he will lose the election. You say this is what got him here, right? Think about the attacks by Hillary...in the last several primaries, she won most of them, all because of the negative attack rhetoric and negative ads. This unfortunately is the nature of the game. This unfortunately is what a lot of Americans respond to. This unfortunately is what you have to do to win the general election.
He got "here" as you say but this is a whole other ball game. Do you want him to remain here?

I've had much experience in the ad world and take it from one who knows, from one who for 25 years was a Senior VP At a HUGE ad agency...NEGATIVE ATTACK ADS ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS WORK, ESPECIALLY NEGATIVE POLITICAL ADS. This year will not be any different.

Now, let's get back to the here and now...

Have you noticed that the polls (although it's still early and we really don't want to look at them this far out) is shifting in McCain's favor?
Have you noticed that the polling data has not changed? Meaning, they still don't poll cell phones, unregistered voters and voters that recently changed parties, yet these same polls have moved in McCain's favor?

Have you noticed that these polls only started shifting, since McCain's new ad people/campaign managers revved up the negative attacks on Obama?

But all is not lost, why?....

Because it's still early and Obama has taken the necessary steps to combat the McCain negative onslaught:

Have you noticed that Senator Obama has stepped up his aggressive trail rhetoric?

Have you noticed the aggressive and very effective ads that the Obama campaign is running currently?

Have you noticed that these aggressive ads are NOT "down and dirty" and are NOT hitting McCain below the belt? You know, there's a lot of "dirty" ammunition to hit McCain with but Obama is not doing that. He is just fighting back without wallowing in the mud with McCain.

Look, he HAS to fight back and that is WHY HE IS~!

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By DallasBill Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

Agreed. Come September, all Barack's Dem senate colleagues need to start calling out McCain! ALL OF THEM! Get Jim Web out!!!

"McCain. The candidate who will say anything to get elected."

It's time to get tough and nail down who Barack is and who McCAin is not. Otherwise WE WILL be Roved!!!

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

Here's a plan of attack--donate, canvass, call, register, and uplift. That failing, how about we start a wrecking crew to go against all the worrywarts and trolls!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

great idea!!

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By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT)

In 2004, John Kerry had THOUSANDS of these "Concerned Voters" like "Arnold". They made absolutely NO DIFFERENCE and helped turn what should have been a solid win into a humiliating loss.

Instead of tut-tutting from the sidelines, why not DO SOMETHING? How about at least making a generous DONATION?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

yes, tho actually the voter fraud and election fraud installed bush, not the votes. but i agree, we have to win this by a landslide in order to win this thing!!

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By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT)

The old politics don't work with me. That's why I whole-heartedly support Senator Obama.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT)

you feel worried because you're being passive. if you do your part in pulling your own weight, you'd feel more empowered.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT)

(that's weird, i refreshed several times and didn't think this comment loaded.)

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By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT)

I regard Barack as highly as any leader I have encountered....BUT this calm, cool, and cerebral campaign will, I'm afraid, go way over the head and more importantly the gut of many voters.

I hate the "old politics", but I respectfulyy give the following observation: Obama should (daily) be a lot tougher in ways that hit the gut!

For example, Obama should (with much more humor) cite examples of what the '00 and '04 campaigns wewere about and compare this with examples:

The '00 campaign was about having a beer with someone, and who wind-surfed......

The '04 campaign was allegedly all about whether Kerrey was a real hero, and whether he was an efete snob!

After the last eight years, Obama should ask each crowd, were these supposed "issues" what we should have cared about?

OR should we have cared that the last eight years wwould leave our national reputation and world influence-effecting power in a shambles....

OR should we have cared that the last eight years would leave our nation poorer and less educated.....

OR should we have cared that the last eight years would leave our nation with more money in the hands of fewer and fewer Americans while we pay more for gas, more for food, more for housing......

OR should we have cared that the last eight years would have left our nation with absolutely NO progress in protecting Social Security, health care expenses, the environment, oil dependence, etc., etc......

IF Obama uses humor and gives comparisons to how McCain is using false issues to snooker Americans he will do much better IMO.

Obama using the kind, gentle approach, centering on the cerebral will not get him elected. It hasn't worked in the past, and won't work for him either UNLESS the economy get so much worse quickly that McCain loses despite a gentle Obama camapign. Don't rely on that, Barack!

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

IF Obama uses humor and gives comparisons to how McCain is using false issues to snooker Americans he will do much better IMO.

he did this monday. pointed to mccain's rhetoric on education, then pointed out mccain has never expressed an interest in improving education in the last 20+ years he's been in the senate. he's been MIA on the issue.
he basically called mccain a hypocrite.

in other speeches, barack spelled out you can't expect change from mccain. argued mccain makes all these campaign promises, but he isn't going to deliver on health care and alternative energy.

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By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

Thanks....Looked back at Monday (I missed it then) and I think you're right!

Also havinh had time to listen today I'm very happy with how Barack and Warner adressed questions and gave excellent comparisons with McCain without being snide but making it abundantly clear that McCin is full of it!

Thanks again.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

energy was stronger monday. barack really let 'er rip then.

maybe he'll feel better by tonight's event.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

you feel worried because you are being too passive. if you do your part in pulling your own weight, you'd feel more empowered, instead of feeling like a victim of circumstance.

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT)

My friend sent me an email this morning and this is what it says...

"This is a Reuters/Zogby poll. Zogby usually always calls it right. Your boy's in trouble, big trouble. He needs Clinton. McCain leads Obama among likely U.S. voters by 46 percent to 41 percent, wiping out Obama's solid 7-point advantage in July and taking his first lead in the monthly Reuters/Zogby poll."

I agree. And look, Hillary will not lose twice. She will not allow McCain to win. She won't let him get in the way of her and her husband's legacy. You think she's going to let an old man who graduated in the bottom of his class, who cheated on his wife, and whose wife is a druggie defeat her? Do you think she'll let them stop her from making history as first woman VP? Talk about attack dogs, Hillary is great! Obama/Clinton makes sense to me. I am not a Clinton supporter. I'm an Obama supporter all the way, but I'd rather see Obama/Clinton than McCain/Anything! I can't make it another day under a republican! If we want to win. If we want to make history all the way around. We want the original dream ticket everyone was talking about in the first place.

Obama/Clinton!

Here's another link...

Link

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By vhm Aug 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT)

Arnold, you may not want to hear this but Barack is living what he talked about in the forum last Saturday. Sounds like you want JC. If you want Barack to be like MC then its MC you want. I don't want Barack to change. If he changed to make everyone of you happy, then in the end we would not know he is anymore. Let Barack be himself. Give him a VP like Biden, whose personality it is to zap people like MC. I understand that you may get so angry with MC or the MSM that you want to punch someone and because you can't then you get mad at Barack. To be honest, I get mad too but I never knock Barack. This man has worked too hard, too diligent for too long.

Do you think this might be the reason so many people didn't like Jesus back in the day--they thought he was too gentle.

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By vhm Aug 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT)

Arnold, you may not want to hear this but Barack is living what he talked about in the forum last Saturday. Sounds like you want JC. If you want Barack to be like MC then its MC you want. I don't want Barack to change. If he changed to make everyone of you happy, then in the end we would not know he is anymore. Let Barack be himself. Give him a VP like Biden, whose personality it is to zap people like MC. I understand that you may get so angry with MC or the MSM that you want to punch someone and because you can't then you get mad at Barack. To be honest, I get mad too but I never knock Barack. This man has worked too hard, too diligent for too long.

Do you think this might be the reason so many people didn't like Jesus back in the day--they thought he was too gentle.

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By James O'bama Aug 20th 2008 at 5:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 5:01 pm EDT)

If Hillary is picked I'm OK with that. I did not at all appreciate some of her tactics during the primaries, but if there are behind the scenes data that show that in order to win he should select Hillary, then he should do it. He will be the president. Hillary would be the president in waiting.

Now before you start flaming. I have a profile. I have been working the phones and canvassing. I have been a supporter of Barack's from DAY 1, never shifting.

But I see no reason to keep bashing one another back and forth over HRC. The announcement will be made soon and if we want to win, we had better get behind this ticket no matter who the VP is.

That is unless you want another moron in the White House.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:16 pm EDT)

They are HERE...DONATE...CALL...CHeck your phone for VP news

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

Impressive, 1,400 people listening to Obama right now. :)

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

where do you see that number?

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT)

On the home page, to the middle right... It says Live with a light blinking.

Click on the video to see the number of people. Ther are over 2,200 on now. :)

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

Did you get to see it?

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

too late, i think. i don't see it.

i used to see a number figure read out on the bottom frame of the video feed that gets played on the blog.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

Did you go to Obamas Home page it's not on the blog? It is on the right side... IT says LIVE NOW. it is still there.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

It still says Live, but the video is off air :(

Oh well, try it next time he is on live. Today is the first time I notice the LIVE NOW blinking red light. It's kinda cool to see how many people are watching. He topped out at 2,400! :)

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By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

I have been hung up on at hq - now theyhave noone to answer the phones - hours are reduced - you have to wait thru 4 different "give me money" messages to get to the CHOICE to speak to someone...I have had posts here deleted - I am constantly (and probably even today) been treatedly rudely here - and now Obama is losing in the polls - can you PLEASE wake up and start talking to 57 year old Independent - Democrats - can you please take back that FISA vote? Can you please reinforce that Obama is a REAL DEMOCRAT and not just another Republican who will say and do anything? This is NOT because McCain has cone anything right - Obama (and you) are blowing it - even young people are running away - please wake up and return to the Democrats who WILL ELECT Obama and quit alienating us by talking through both side sof your mouth - quit mouthing health care, education, blah blah blah - quit IGNORING the economy by saying NOTHING about how you will REALLY improve things - TELL US WHY SPENDING 25 BILLION TO BAIL OUT FANNIE MAE ANDFREDDIE MAC CAN COMPARE WITH 15 BILLION A YEAR FOR ALTERNATE ENERGY !!!!!!) He said that today - 15 Billion for alternate energy - while he voted to prop up Freddie and Fannie to the tune of 25 Billion and tey may in fact be nationalized which will add 5 TRILLION to the national debt - we older boomers are not stupid - we will just sit back and watch your generation blow it - because that is what you are doing - so someone say something NICE to me - someone tel me what is going to IMPOROVE in this campaign - tell me what 15 Billion in alternate enerby spending will realy do when we spend taht much in ira1 in 2 weeks !?!?!?!

Obama is not today making sense - not at all - you may truly believe he is but friends - he is not and the polls show it.

Please start acting intelligently.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

Lighten up Ernie!

Not this time!!

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

Sounds like your generation is the one that blew it. Your generation is the generation that brought us to where we are today. Take a bow.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT)

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT)

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By S. danielle Clark Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT)

Ernie,

I do agree with you somewhat because I feel like we have been listening to someone else's voice for a while now. I do not know why but I hope Obama makes the decision to trust in himself and not let the "elders" rule him.

I do feel like he is losing his core constituency ...youth, African Americas and new or disenchanted nonvoters by going with this "Traditional, Centrist Clinton Democrat pose." He needs to let it go and break out.

He needs to embrace the "celebrity that McCain was afraid of and brilliantly made Obama run away from and USE IT to lead Americans to support policies and programs that advance our country's economic health (prosperity) and brings and keeps us peace. If they don't come they can't follow.

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By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

Ernie, sit down and listen now!

We're not through the WORST of it yet!!! Thanks to the FISCAL POLICIES of this Administration BUSH/CHENEY/McCAIN.

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac had to be RESCUED. Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac HOLD ONE-HALF of ALL MORTGAGES in the U.S.

So, yes, there will be money for other INITIATIVES once this MESS from the CURRENT ADMINISTRATION is CLEARED UP!

The BUSH/CHENEY/McCAIN ADMINISTRATION has increased the DEFICIT by DOUBLE!!!

The accumulated DEFICIT in 2000 was 5 TRILLION DOLLARS, IT IS NOW 9 TRILLION DOLLARS. In 2000 the BUSH/CHENEY/McCAIN ADMINISTRATION inherited a BUDGET SURPLUS for 2001. THE BUSH/CHENEY/McCAIN ADMINISTRATION is leaving a HALF BILLION DOLLAR DEFICIT for 2009.

MONEY DOESN'T GROW ON TREES!!!!

And, we DON'T KNOW the HALF of IT YET!!!

Signed:

58-year-old Baby Boomer Nana
WHO DOESN'T WANT HER GRANDCHILREN'S FUTURE MORTGAGED!!!

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By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

FURTHERMORE, that 5 BILLION DOLLAR ACCUMULATED DEFICIT was accumulated from ALL PAST Administrations over MANY, MANY YEARS!

THE BUSH/CHENEY/McCAIN Administration DOUBLED that ACCUMULATED DEFICIT in 7 1/2 YEARS!

Read yesterday's comments from Harvard Economist, Kenneth Rogoff, former International Monetary Fund President, at a conference in Singapore. We are in VERY DIRE STAIGHTS BOTH ECONOMICALLY & FOREIGN POLICY WISE!

Link

You won't hear any of this on CNN, FOX or MSNBC because there are PEOPLE who just don't want YOU to KNOW!

WISE UP!!!

THE URGENCY OF NOW!!! Just as Barack has said.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:18 pm EDT)

I want you all to imagine this:

It’s 10pm on Thursday August 28th

Barack is on stage at Invesco Field, 75,000 people inside are excitedly hanging on every word of his most powerful speech yet. Laying out his vision for America and honouring the eternal legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King who famous “I Have A Dream Speech” reaches it’s 45th anniversary.

0ver 100 million more are watching in their homes, at viewing parties, in Bars, with friends, or various other locations wishing they were there yet totally absorb by the message Sen. Obama is delivering.

But ALL are also anxiously waiting ….. waiting because they know they’re sitting on a ticking time bomb!!!

Then the moment arrives!!! Sen. Barack Obama says the following words:

"I accept the nomination of the Democratic Party for President of The United States of America."

AND THEN IT HAPPENS!!!!!

All across the globe proud American be they Dem.; Repub; or Independents. Click or text message almost as one and send whatever donation they can to the Obama campaign, to honor Dr. MLK and the embodiment of his dream in the person of the now Democratic nominee Barack Obama.

It is a bomb dedicated to make a statement that WE WANT CHANGE!!!

I hope you all can feel the magic this moment will have and feel motivated enough to first sign up yourself and second to do all you can to get everyone you know to also take part. $1 or $100 it doesn’t matter. What matters is that at that moment we all stand up for change.

What beautiful moment that will be; and what a statement it will make.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

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By Sandra in PA, blogging here since day one and volunteering for BO since he announced his candidacy Feb. 10, '07 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT)

Hillary Clinton's brother, backers, meet with McCain adviser Carly Fiorina in PA.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT)

Sandra are we really surprise!

THAT IS WHY I KEEP SAYING YOU
CAN'T TRUST THE CLINTON'S!!

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

Let them start a uproar and Bill'S azz will be excorted out by Reggie,

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By Sandra in PA, blogging here since day one and volunteering for BO since he announced his candidacy Feb. 10, '07 Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

Makes you sick, doesn't it Debbie? This is all part of her grand scheme, to allow all of this nonsense to continue while she innocently sits back, silent. I don't know where the heck the stalwarts of the party are; it seems our guy is out there day after day working his backside off while the rest of them citique, pass judgement, keep their mouths shuts. Where are Rendell and all of the other big mouthed Gov.'s who endorsed him? Blech, lol Just a downer day, but we'll prevail!

GET WELL SOON BARACK. Don't forget, drink lots of fluids! (Nurse speaking, lol)

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

Yes it makes me sick!

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By FinishLine08 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT)

Some high profile Democrats better not screw this up for Barack. I have a feeling that they might.

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By S. danielle Clark Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT)

I happen to think that any current down turn in Obama's support and up tick in McCains (if such exist at all) HAS EVERYTHING to do the the Clintons and very little to do with McCain. One day history will reveal this truth regardless of the outcome of the election and I only hope it is sooner than later. I got to believe that Obama and his people know this and their going along with all this Clinton crap for a very, very specific reason that will advantage Obama in the end. (I hope so anyway as I am sure that the Clinton's and their people are directly consulting with the McCain people and coordinating their attack. At this point I believe they may have an agreement that McCain will take only a 4 year term with the Clinton's help and then the Clintons will take the next 8 years...wait a short while; then run CheLsea.

Every country gets the leader it deserves and suffers the consequences it earns sooner or later.

Americans have made the right decisions most of the time and have been blessed. They have also been wrong a few times and suffered greatly ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PARTY LINE..Bush is a case in point.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

Good points Shelley. That is why you can't trust the Clinton's!!

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT)

Ed Rendell also said this morning on CNN that he will vote for Clinton at the convention. He also said that no one will leave the convention "overconfident" in Obama. Now I say to all of you Pennsylvanians to remember that. Someone should produce a new reality show called "Democrats behaving badly." I think they are trying to influence polls and perception as to try to force her on the ticket.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT)

Nothing new Latoria!

The Clinton's are nothing but trouble.

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By Czarina Vero - who loves her new President - OBAMA!!!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

I can't agree more. The "jig" is up. I am positive that the downturn in polls, etc., is due to Clinton. When she was away and Bill was in Africa with his mouth shut, we were doing just fine. Then she re-emerges, does some fundraisers, starts talking about "catharsis," Bill then starts talking about "no one" being ready for the Presidency, and then her memos get out, and our poll numbers and energy starts to fade.

Notice that McBush's numbers don't change. Obama's do. This shows unrest amongst Democrats or Independent Democrats. It is showing the Clinton-induced unrest.

Re: Hillary backers meet with McCain adviser | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

I agree Vero 100%!!

Don't worry McCain just preparing his own deception | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:20 pm EDT)

Don't worry folks, the negativity will not bear fruit.

McCain cheated at Saddleback Church and Barack spoke from his heart.
Truth always takes time to sink in folks.

Stay positive on the message to change America...
Inform those are still ignorant about the solutions proposed by Barack.

We had enough of bad politics during the last 8 years...

YES WE CAN AND THIS IS HOW.
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
President Barack Obama

Re: Don't worry McCain just preparing his own deception | Report to Admin

By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT)

Ok - 95% of Americans will get tax cuts"

And Obama wins - so what?

Americans have had tax cuts for 20 outof 28 years straight - Reagan 8 years, Bush 1 4 years, Bush 2 8 years - and the economy is in its worst condition since the 1930's -

So you want to win? And to win you will do the SAME THING Republicans do that will not work?

No wonder Obama is losing - you youngsters are so out of touch you actually talk and think like republicans and you do nto even realize it.

Clinton RAISED TAXES and we had the best 8 years in history...wake up.

Re: Don't worry McCain just preparing his own deception | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

oh honey, don't worry, some of us are as old and informed as you claim to be. and i'm willing to invest in my future. are you?

That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT)

Obama is blowing it - address the questions that people are asking - today someone who is disabled cannot work for minum wage without being penalized by losing 100% of their disability - sothey do not work - that was the question - where is the answer - another 3 points in the polls were just lost because more people are in this situation - you people better start listening because obama is blowing it - sadly - he is NOT answering our questions.

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By jayman♦ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT)

Whatever...

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT)

Every word you wrote is absolute bs. I am on disability and YES I absolutely can work and I can earn without losing my disability. Possibly you'd be more satisfied tuning into Bush's speech today~

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT)

You are lying - you can not make over $875 a month without losing 100% of your disability - at 160 hours a month noone can work for more than $5.25 an hour - lower than minimum wage!!!! - EVERYONE PLEASE GO TO SSA.GOV and confirm this - anyone - now you can see that actual, verifiable LIES are being posted here - this is serious - lies on a blog for Obama - so what else do you people not understand.

And it is a 100% cliff diabled people fall of of....one you hit that $875 you lose 100% of your disability - it is not phased out - so say you find a job under $875 a month and then you do a good job and get a raise....you have to qit or you lose everything disability - medicare all of it - it makes no sense - and that last poster tells you lies? And this person is for Obama and tells lies? man - houston(Obama) we have a problem

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EDT)

don't call me a liar. I didn't give you a dollar amount did I? But I will- I can earn over $1000. per month on my disability- and I live in the state of ND.. Sorry you aren't hearing what you want to hear.. but never refer to me as a liar- and don't pretend to know about being disabled or receiving disability when you obviously have no first hand experience with it. YOU are no Obama supporter and are posting bs merely to fill your McCain daily quota of fear-mongering. NO SALE~

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

It sounds like Ernie is one of those individuals that want to "cheat" the system. It would be irrational to think you could work 160 hours a month make what you want to make and still keep 100% of your disability. Ernie go to the ssa.gov website and look up the definition of disability. You will not see anywhere a description that says you are capable of working full time hours and still qualify as disabled. Sheri knows what she is talking about and as a person receiving disability so do I. The amount you can make increases every year. The cap is not $875.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

thanks Tori~ we Obamas have ALWAYS got each other's back.. Nice to see ya- hope all is well with your kids~ take care sweetie :)

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Ernie if you are capable of working 160 hours per month you are not disabled! That would be 40 hours a week. If a person can work 40 hours a week then they would never be considered disabled.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Aug 20th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

you my dear are QUITE WRONG. my son is fully disabled and yes, he makes more than that. not much, but some more than that. and everyone knows it, and they fully support it!! and the disability services he recieves to keep him employed cost probably as much as he makes.

but yes, you are wrong and do NOT get to call others' experiences lies.

LOOK OUT - THE SKY IS FALLING! | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT)

Anything you say, Sport..

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By K.J. in Dallas, TX Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT)

Ernie,

Did it ever occur to you that maybe Sen. Obama is sick??? He might be on medication for all we know. Sen. Obama doesn't dodge ANY questions. I think we all are on edge today so...

COULD YOU PLEASE GIVE IT A REST???

OBAMA/BIDEN, 2008!

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

Ernie I am one of those disabled individuals and I am voting for Obama. He is not losing our support. I also have a "ticket to work." You can work if you are disabled if you don't make over a certain amount of money a month. My dad is on disability and he works part time. He has not lost his disablity.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT)

"Ticket to Work" - ok, so your disability payments now goto your employer and you get a paycheck that is LESS than your disability - tel people the truth - there are so many lies here - Iam a Social Security Benefits expert - I work for attorneys in this area - you need to get lewgal advice becasue Ticket to Work is a rip off that allows businesses to get your benefits - then pay you low wages which are in fact subsidized because THEY GET YOUR DiSABILITY YOU DO NOT!!!

maybe it is just plain ignorance - maybe Americans are no longer able to think....been down so long it looks like up to you..

Iam sorry you and your dad are disabled but Ticket to Work is just another 1984 code word - get legal advice and save your benefits - work to get disability/work rules changed and you will be better off - as you get older you will be broke adn ti sadly sounds like that is what you want.

You can do better - we can do better - whycannot disabled people work in thefield of alternate energy without penalties?

If Obamaq wants to give new companies tax holidays then why not give everyone who wants to work a tax holiday?

Business yes - people no - this is the obama message and it will not work.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

I did not say that I work I said that under the law I can work. You should just beat it. Go hassle McCain's blog. You will not be successful here.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

That's bs. McCain gets his disability, along with his senate salary and his social security.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT)

Ernie,

Big Bird, Bert & the Cookie Monster are calling you.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT)

ROFLOL

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Lulu Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT)

Say Hi to Bert for us!

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By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT)

Ernie:

What a load of horse.....

Barack is, as usul, answering questions fully, intelligently, and with nuanced answers.

He and Warner couldn't be better...a complete homerun.

Re: That last question about Social Security Disability was NOT ANSWERED | Report to Admin

By Ms. "Call Me Sweetie Anytime" B Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)

Find another place to spew...

Not this time, from you or the likes of you.

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT)

YES WE CAN AND THIS IS HOW.
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
"With my plan, 95% of American workers will get a tax CUT."
President Barack Obama

Re: YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

I was on Ben smith politico saying that If Obama does not pick Hillary Hillary will be McCains VP that is why McCain is waiting to announce his VP after Obama and Hillary will use Obama's 75,000 to sing to her choir. Cannot trust Hillary and this would black mail Obama.

THIS was always "McCains and Hillarys' plan. Also McCain started this attack against Sout Ossita using the Presdident of Georgian who also has a shady past. It was a set to put his poll numbers up for fear mongering and get work!

Hillary will be McCains VP if Obama does not pick her.
that is why Hillary will not or has attacked McCain please I do not want her and pray pray and know Obama will win.

?????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????

Re: YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT)

That would be fine with me. They would get a total of 18 million votes.

Re: YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By T Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

If she not, wil man up and donate $100???
... put your money where your mouth is, or STFU!

Re: YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Kathy From Florida Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Yeah, right. Clinton is certainly pro-choice and the Republicans represent no support for women and family issues ... if she went with the Republican party in any fashion, it would be a disaster for her and the Republicans. On second thought, go ahead Hillary.

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

Well said Kathy. I'm with you on that!

"Hey guys, I'm not the guy. See ya." | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

Link

"Hey guys, I'm not the guy. See ya."

Everybody has something to say! | Report to Admin

By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

Okay, so here we are 3 days from Baracks VP pick, one poll has him down 5 points of likely voters. The word likely is so freakin important we always conveniently forget that likely is not Barack's electorate! Don't forget what we have learned for 19th months. Barack is steady, disciplined, intelligent, patient, strong and tough! He will never be just right for anybody. The media spends all of its time talking about McSame and we fall into their trap everytime. Now we have the final push of the Clintonistas (to use Ed Shultz's term) to choose her has VP. If he does fine, if he doesn't fine! But stop acting like all of a sudden you know what is the right thing to do. Either way we know something is going to be wrong with his pick. The media will spend more time analyzing his choice then they ever will for McSame. Barack should be able to depend on us, his supporters, to support whom ever he picks. Stop trying the drive the car of his campaign when you don't even have a damn license! Stop trying to be experts of his next steps! Go be an expert at calling, canvanssing, and raising money. Barack does not need us analyzing every move he makes. It simply isn't fair. Please trust him. We go through this at every bump in the road. We have so much work yet to do it is unbelievable and you all want to do summersaults on one poll. Sometimes you all act like the campaign has been messing up all along and that they work in a bubble. They watch TV, they read, they know what moves they have to make. Trust them to make them. Everybody, just stop for a moment, in every tough spot, Rev. Wright, bitter, "just words", and debates, has he EVER let you down?

the fear is rampant.. and FAKE | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

Ahh the whiners, the chicken littles and the trolls are certainly out in force today- BO had an excellent day yesterday.. the media whined and whined and speculated about his VP.. and lo and behold we are suddenly bombarded with fear and angst.. how freaking predictible the repubs have become.. you NEED to be afraid FOR McCain and the GOP.

Re: the fear is rampant.. and FAKE | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT)

thEY ARE trolls, NOT SUPPORTERS

Re: the fear is rampant.. and FAKE | Report to Admin

By Suzanne - EurObama News Ferret Aug 20th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT)

Yep and some of them are being paid to blog because they clearly won't do it for free.

You'd think people would look for honest work wouldn't you. Ah well ..

obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By ladiabla, crying big fat hope tears! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

michael moore's open letter to caroline kennedy:

Link

i have to admit, it has a nice ring to it, and it would be a huge surprise, not to mention a great choice.

comments?

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT)

Yes Dina I would just love that ticket!!

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By ladiabla, crying big fat hope tears! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

i think it could be a winner.

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By S v K Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT)

moore has finally lost it......
Caroline???????
Qualified...why, how??

Obama/18million voters.....nuff said!

SvK

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

NO HILLARY!!

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By S v K Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT)

yes

SvK

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By Matthew Aug 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT)

If You Support The Idea Of Hillary Clinton As VP:
Link

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

SAY NO TO BIDEN, CLARK, BAYH AND CLINTON

PS If Hillary has 18 million voters why can't THEY pay off her campaign debt?

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT)

Yeah, Kennedy is a great name and a Democratic franchise...but this has absolutely no legs and wouldn't help Barack at all. Nobody knows Caroline except as a sorrowful young daughter of an assasinated president.

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By Jaena Rodgers Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT)

Sounds good....but I think Americans might see it as a gimmick since she does not have the experience. I think it will give McSurge a little credibility when he throws that "lack of experience" label on Sen Obama. I'd vote for it.....but am afraid it wont get us the votes we need.

Besides, you have to ask yourself, is she ready to be President? VP must also be ready day one.

Re: obama/kennedy? | Report to Admin

By Matthew Aug 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT)

Caroline Kennedy would be great. Moore knows what he's talking about.

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

SAY NO TO BIDEN, CLARK, BAYH AND CLINTON

Campaign Memo | Report to Admin

By Dariush says HAIL TO THE REDSKINS!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT)

Campaign Memo: Paint and Slam McCain, Control Dialogue and Tone.

1) Personally call JM out for “Celeb” ad. Ask JM if he personally believes BO is really a “celeb,” release “What Happened” ad, portraying that has lost his touch: isn’t competent and HAD promised not to engage in personal attacks.
2) Issue #1: Economy. Turn talk off energy. Release ad “Clueless as Bush.” (Quoting JM admitting not good on Issue #1, pictures w/ W)
3) Slam JM for “Rich answer” and point out McCain’s $500 shoes and 6 houses. “Who is the celebrity now?”
4) Dialogue about attacks on JM, discussing these attacks highlights economy; media looks into “Clueless as Bush.”
Goal #1=Control Dialogue

^<>^<^><^>^& amp; lt;>^<^><^>< ^><^>^<>^<&a mp;g t;^<^><^><^> ^<>^<>^<
Saw this on a DNC blog, it might be leaked.

Joe Lieberman to speak at RNC | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT)

convention. I am not surprised. Link

Re: Joe Lieberman to speak at RNC | Report to Admin

By Mattcarr80 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT)

Of course. Joe knows Harry Reid doesn't have the balls to punish him.

Re: Joe Lieberman to speak at RNC | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT)

Yes. Until we elect a democratic supermajority of 60 senators they will have to continue to put up with DINCs like Liebermann. Make sure you are also working to elect a house and senate majority that Barack can depend on.

Re: Joe Lieberman to speak at RNC | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT)

Yes indeed....he has been ASS-IMILATED by the BORG!

remember this comment by Kentucky GOP's Geoff Davis ? | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT)

Link

April 14, 2008, 5:19 pm

G.O.P. Rep. Refers to Obama as ‘That Boy’

By Kate Phillips

...

“I’m going to tell you something: That boy’s finger does not need to be on the button,” Mr. Davis said. “He could not make a decision in that simulation that related to a nuclear threat to this country.”

Once the “boy” remarks began to circulate on the Internet, the Obama campaign moved swiftly to criticize them.

...

+++

Well, IMO, there are a number of bloggers postinc comments today that are condescending of Obama and his campaign handlers.

So, what is it with those debbie-downer, sky-is-falling, backseat-driving bloggers ?

Do they think that Obama is a "boy" that doesn't know how to run for president ?

Do they think they'd do a better job than what campaign manager David Plouffe is doing ?

All these so-called "expert advice" certain bloggers here, seemingly manifesting repeated spammed comments showcasing a high order of nervous tickitis, well maybe you might want to seek some medical advice.

Re: remember this comment by Kentucky GOP's Geoff Davis ? | Report to Admin

By Re-Joyce for Obama/Biden Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT)

Ok.

You tell it like it is. Love it. I read these blogs while im a work, and for the most part they are positive and informative. But you are right. Stop trying to run the campaign. They are doing quite nicely up till now. I am very confident.

Re: remember this comment by Kentucky GOP's Geoff Davis ? | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT)

Joyce -

It just smells to me of racism, this criticism of Obama -- deriding his abilities, his actions.

It's as if this blog after blog thread, day-in-day-out, constant comments nagging of Obama is a way of putting Obama in his place.

Why don't those bloggers come right out and say what is on their minds ? -- "I told you so, Barack Obama, that 'boy', he can't win. I, in my vast white-majority experience, know what's best for him, and I'm going to show him and his handlers how to run a campaign".

Please support the next President | Report to Admin

By cindy from tucson Aug 20th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT)

of the United States...Barack Obama. The sky is NOT falling. There are 2.25 months until the election. He will not lose. Americans might like sound bites, but, I have to believe they do recognize that we've heard these Republican scare tactics before...
So....please donate something today...to the quilters, please

Link

Fundraising | Report to Admin

By Regina from IL(changed from just "Regina" to avoid any confusion) Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT)

While the fundraising numbers for July were great, we must maintain and/or increase the numbers for August and beyond. We have a tough fight ahead, but we will prevail if we all continue to register voters, canvass, phonebank, fundraise, talk to our neighbors, etc.

Please donate today: Link

Donations of any size gladly accepted!!

"If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress." - Barack Obama

You have got to be kidding... | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Aug 20th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT)

Just because some very inaccurate polls show the race tightening, I see some folks getting all excited.

Guess what? We're going to win and win BIG in November.

Just keep doing what you're doing - call, canvass, donate, register - take action.

The strategy is working and we're set to reclaim the White House. Remember, don't let them break your spirit. Obama, in spirit and fact, is the better candidate - hands down.

-k
g+s+ :: focus :: !!

Re: You have got to be kidding... | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT)

Right on.
Stick to the plan. If people have concerns hit the phones and the streets. Register some voters. Stop parroting your TV and help us win. If you are an expert on strategy then send your resume to HQ. Otherwise get to work on winning votes. If you don't want to work then contribute. Othewise get out of the way. I have an election to win.

Re: You have got to be kidding... | Report to Admin

By LarryG.... Montreal (Can) Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT)

Link

Check out Gallop today's poll Barack up 1% from yesterday.

Obama Campaign plays joke on reporters | Report to Admin

By Jamal - It's not Mr. Obama, It's President Obama! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT)

With the political press corps on hair-trigger alert, Bill Burton, the Obama campaign's puckish national press secretary, sent reporters an e-mail Wednesday morning with the subject line, "Vice Presidential ..."

When they opened it, it said, "Just kidding." Coulda been: "August fool!"

Link

Re: Obama Campaign plays joke on reporters | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

Love it! Great humor from us~ and the media sooo deserves it~ Thanks for posting this :)

TROLLS | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT)

THe trolls are here.

Ernie is a troll and so are the others on here, they ALL say the SAME THING

Re: TROLLS | Report to Admin

By FinishLine08 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT)

Ernie needs to go find Bert and leave us alone.

Re: TROLLS | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

ROFLOL :)

Re: TROLLS | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT)

I didn't know that and I responded to Ernie. I wish I hadn't done that although I did not attack in my response.

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT)

All concerned, worried, frustrated, angry, disappointed with plenty of advice.

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By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT)

I am a TROLL?

What exactly is a TROLL.

I predicted this - and here you are again - ostriches with your heads in the sand - don't look behind that curtain taht says Obama is losing - you may see the Democrats, Boomers who are screaming at you to come back to the Deocratic party - start answering questions - quit being a neo-republican - I have seen Carter lose, McGoven lose, Gore lose and their supporters were smarter and more open than you - but they were NOT ignorant and they were NOT exclusionary - you folks are a sad testament to politics..you call people names and do not addres issues - so here is an issue - tell me why people on disability cannot work part time earning the minimum wage at a menial job that does not depend on their disability? They could then add to the economy - they could actually contribute - but the government makes that impossible. If a person who is a quadrapalegic makes over $800 a month they lose 100% of their disabilty payments so they do nto work - they stay poor - this si the question obama was asked - and no answer cam e back - not a human answer - not a 'i will get back to you' - nothing he ignored it - wel we are tired of being ignored - wake up - i am not a troll - I am a Democrat who is tired of voting for Republicans and Obama right now is just another Republican....thro down on that.

Re: TROLLS | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT)

R
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By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT)

Bella -

Amen.

Obama Late Morning Break.....More Stuff... | Report to Admin

By Darlene from Mundelein, IL Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

Link

More Clintons, More Problems | Report to Admin

By Matthew Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT)

Here:
Link

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

SAY NO TO BIDEN, CLARK, BAYH AND CLINTON

polls | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT)

Here are some rules regarding polls

Polls are statistical snapshots and are not predictive of the ultimate outcome in November

National polls have nothing to do with winning a presidential election

Polls that are within the margin of error can not be interpeted as showing a lead for either candidate. As such a poll that shows a lead of 2 for McCain is the same as a poll that shows a lead of 3 points for Obama if the the margin of error is 3.5 points. There is no significant difference between the candidates in either case and therefore they are tied in both cases. Any other interpretation is wrong.

It is not proper to simply average the results of 4 or 5 polls and report this average as meaningful. Real clear politics does this and it is not valid. A better way to do it is to look at trends as pollster.com does it or to look at simulations as 538 does. Rcp's method is misleading and invalid.

With this in mind 99% of the recent chicken little syndrome is based on invalid interpretations of statistical data. This is the type of lie that mark twain referred to when he said there were 3 types of lies.

I suggest that people who are willing to incite fear and suggest direction for the campaign at least learn some basic statistics before they post their demands on this blog.

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By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT)

amen!!!!!

Re: polls & Trolls | Report to Admin

By Australian Helen Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT)

Jim,

I've been on this blog & the previous blog for well over 12 hours. I first joined the Obama blogs in early May & I've been here ever since. I know just about every name of our regular & even irregular bloggers. Today & the night has been about the worst troll onslaught I've seen. I've reported & reported, but HQ is not killing them because they let them just keep on spewing rubbish.

Almost all the concern has been from trolls, not our own bloggers.
Please keep reporting them when I go to bed shortly.

CarolforObama and any other bloggers ... | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT)

... who have indicated that they might leave this blog because of the high level of posted negative comments and of comments belittling Obama by suggesting he isn't doing enough to win:

Two words for you, CarolforObama and others :

"Please stay".

Re: CarolforObama and any other bloggers ... | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT)

I agree Rich "please stay." I understand where they were coming from today though. People act as if this new poll is the be all end all to this campaign. I call it flawed logic. We were 30 points behind in every poll vs HRC but look at us now. We can not let hysterics control the blog.

Re: CarolforObama and any other bloggers ... | Report to Admin

By shawnmarie Aug 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT)

thank you rich - for your continued encouragement, and i hope too that many bloggers don't leave for the reason you mentioned.

Re: CarolforObama and any other bloggers ... | Report to Admin

By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

I woke up this morning and read the blogs from last night. For a minute, I was really discouraged and said I was leaving for the day.

But I'll be damned if I'll let trolls and fair-weather supporters run me off. I stand firmly with Obama and will do everything within my power to help him get elected.

Re: CarolforObama and any other bloggers ... | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

Good to hear that !

Re: CarolforObama and any other bloggers ... | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

damn right- I will NOT be leaving this blog- If it's here for the next 8 years- SO AM I.

Screwing up on Russia | Report to Admin

By Shai Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

I love Obama, but he is really losing some ground by not speaking more specifically on Russia's aggression in Georgia.

In general it seems like this campaign has become reactionary ... WHY??

We have great policies and great ideas. We can't sit on our laurels and let McCain run away with this election!!!

Come on Barack ... bring our ideas back into focus ... start talking more about comprehensive energy policy ...

Talk Fusion Power or the Fusion Reactor being built by ITER ... why can't the US put money into this as well since it would basically solve the world's energy problem forever.

Show them what we are made of ... don't let McCain steal the stage by assuming that everything is fine.

Go Obama 2008!!!!!!!!!

Who will be Obama's choice? | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT)

Link

Who will be Obama's choice?

Hi Everyone | Report to Admin

By Paul from Magnolia, AR Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT)

Could someone define troll?

Re: Hi Everyone | Report to Admin

By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT)

See here:

Link

Re: Hi Everyone | Report to Admin

By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect Aug 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT)

A person that comes to this blog with no good intentions, does not support the candidate, always posting negative stuff, always twisting the candidates postion, never donated, never made a call, just plain negative. Always has opinions but has never sone anything to furthe this campg. They are just plain stupid, Spam, No Profile. No user Name, devils Advocate

If you have at least three of theses qualities, I would be willing to bet you are a Troll

Barack missed the mark... | Report to Admin

By "Bitter" LeAnn in VA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT)

He should have hit McCain on not supporting Vets Benefits.. I remember a couple of days ago, Keith ran down a list of bills that McCain opposed/ missed.
Barack needs to through McCain's record right back at him.

Re: Barack missed the mark... | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

Yeah I gotta admit I was hoping he had done that too.

Re: Barack missed the mark... | Report to Admin

By Susan, Bloomington, IN Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

You know, I think that Obama understands that he's got the people he's going to get who pay attention to the primaries, etc. No matter how much he spent or said or argued; those numbers are pretty solid both ways. I think he knows that now that the convention is here it's time to make his move because the conventions will signal those people who don't pay attention to politics in the spring and summer to start listening. I'm looking for the convention to be the start of the REAL campaign; and, I think that people who under-estimate Obama's ability to play hardball don't understand Obama. Obama has modeled his candidacy in large extent after Lincoln's--and contrary to the opinion at the time---Lincoln played hardball when it suited him. So let's all enjoy the convention and come out swinging!!!

ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT)

As you well know, Bill Burton and the Obama press team have done a horrible job. Obama says all the right things in his town halls, but Bill Burton and gang simply refuse to echo Obama's message and talking points in the media. Obama's message is simply left on those town hall floors, never to be heard again.

Well, some very motivated folks have done something about this. They've created an alternate press team with daily messages and updates, and it already seems to have a pretty wide following:

Link

This is great news, and we should tune into these guys and help get a more constructive Obama message out into the world. They are doing a great job, with on-message hard-hitting press releases and talking points.

DISCLAIMER: I am not involved with STRATEGY '08

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT)

Yawner!!

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT)

But did you SEE what they've already done? It's no yawner.

The real yawners are Bill Burton press releases. They are so passive and dull that I can hardly even read them.

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

I'm yawning Craig!

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By captain o - hopemonger Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

Good luck with that, Debs!

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

Thanks Craig!!

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By Standing Firm for President Obama Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Debbie, Did you even read it? It's pretty good and it's what we all should be doing!

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

This is great...check it out at Daily Kos (link above).

Re: ALTERNATIVE OBAMA PRESS OPERATION | Report to Admin

By BeoncaEndorsesB-Rock Aug 20th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT)

Now this is what I am talking about. If this is indeed the "people's campaign" let the people do their thang! I have NO problems. I'd much rather have these folks put up than simply complaining.

Bravo, bravo bravo and I hope to see more grassroots action.

Winning is going to take action on different levels. I'm tired of this "either or thinking." Go on the attack, counter-punch, defend--fight on all levels.

changing voter registration | Report to Admin

By Rhonda in IL Aug 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT)

Is there anyone out there from IA that might know how to go about changing voter registration for a college student?

I think my daughter should change hers from IL to IA since she is a student there.

Thanks for any advice.

Re: changing voter registration | Report to Admin

By joe catskill mountians, ny Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

*******Copied from a previous post by Bonnie******

IMPORTANT REMINDER: College students

We must remind all college students that IF they are away from home attending college on election day, they must be registered to vote at THEIR LEGAL RESIDENCES.

If they are still registered at home, THEY MUST OBTAIN an absentee ballot and mail it EARLY to their home state. A first class stamp is required.

IF THEY NOW LEGALLY RESIDE IN THE STATE OF THEIR COLLEGE, they have to change their voter registration to their current address (away at college) BY FILLING OUT A NEW VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION and *** RENEWING THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH THEIR NEW ADDRESS.

***Driver's License ADDRESS changes, in SOME states, MAY not be necessary. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL STATE.

A lot of college students wait until the last minute to make the necessary changes and consequently are unable to vote.

Please pass this along to all college age students.

Interesting reads | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Aug 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT)

Swarzenegger supports Obama's inflating tires:

Link

Corsi book DOA declares Wolfson:

Link

It's only a hypothetical | Report to Admin

By FinishLine08 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT)

This is a hypothetical question: Let's just say, let's just say at the Democratic convention, when the roll call is taken place and people place their "votes" on either Barack or Hillary, is it possible for Hillary to get more of the "votes". What would that mean if she got more "Votes". Before you answer my question, I'm not writing this to cause trouble, I'm not a troll, I'm not a worry wart, but I am curious on how this process "Democratic Convention Roll Call" works. I have never paid much attention to politics until Barack got involved. Again this is a Hypothetical. Please don't attack. Thanks.

Re: It's only a hypothetical | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT)

I don't know the answer exactly - other than I suspect that she would then be the nominee. However, with that said- Let me assure you that Under NO circumstances would BO allow a roll-call if he had any doubt whatsoever that he'd win that roll-call- he is NO fool- this is for show, for unity and for no other purpose. You and others will have to trust that he does know what he's doing and that he actually IS in this to WIN it.

Re: It's only a hypothetical | Report to Admin

By FinishLine08 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

Thanks Sherri, I do trust that he does know what he's doing and the he actually IS in this to WIN it. I don't, let me repeat, I don't however trust some people in the Democratic party. I'll leave it at that.

Re: It's only a hypothetical | Report to Admin

By JD from Seal Beach, CA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

Answer is: Hillary would be the nominee.

Now here is another hypothetical. What would happen if it snows in Denver in August?

Re: It's only a hypothetical | Report to Admin

By Jaena Rodgers Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

“Clinton will speak on Aug. 26, the second night of the convention.

Historically, the state-by-state roll call occurs on the next day.

While Democrats say the mechanics of how that will play out still are being determined, Clinton — herself a superdelegate who gets a vote — is expected to release her delegates to Obama, announce her support for him and ask her backers to do the same.

Her husband is slated to address the delegates that day, too, as is Obama's still unnamed vice presidential nominee — yet another strong indication that he won't ask Clinton to be his running mate.

Obama finished the primary season with a 364-delegate lead over Clinton. Obama had 2,254 delegates, to 1,890 for Clinton, according to an Associated Press tally compiled three weeks after the last primary. It takes 2,118 delegates to win the nomination. About 85 superdelegates still had not endorsed a candidate.”

Link

Re: It's only a hypothetical | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 20th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT)

It is a vote. Whoever gets the most votes will win. So hypothetically it could be me that wins. But it won't be.

Mark Warner | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT)

This is the first time I've heard Mark Warner speak, and I must say I really like him- I'm definitely looking forward to his keynote speech and he and BO look very good together.. just an observation~

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By "Bitter" LeAnn in VA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

You're right they do!
Too bad he is running for Senate :o(

They would make a dynamic team!

Re: Mark Warner | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT)

Yes dynamic is a great description. But alas Virginia will need him~

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

first time i've really heard him at length too. there is a warmth to the southern accent and i couldn't but help wonder how that would play in wv and other states.

now he's sounding gruff, like a sergeant whose smoked too many cigars.

i'm sure the party could round up another contender for the senate if warner were to have a sudden change of plans.

how long has warner been out of office?

Fighting Nature for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Rich from FLA Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

Don't miss this last chance to donate to Obama and make my neighbors nervous! Tropical storm Fay is rolling out, but if you donate $10 to my fundraising page I will stand outside IN 50 mph WINDS, raise my fists and scream NOT THIS TIME!!!
$10 buys 5 minutes of defiance!

Link

If a tropical storm can't stop us, Zogby polls can't do $hit!

Rich

He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By James from Brooklyn, MD Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

Obama is having a tough month. I think I'm the first AA to say it but he will lose this race for the white house because he lacks toughness. I was a staunch supporter but now this race is tied, and the key states he needs to win OH,CO,VA,FL, to name a few he will lose. His political map is done.

Obama is tough. | Report to Admin

By YESWECANMOM Aug 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT)

He beat Clinton. He can beat McCain. Just watch.

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By Debra from Austin Aug 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT)

BS Troll

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT)

Ah, James from Brooklyn posts another empty comment.

His profile is STILL empty:

This person has not yet created a public profile.

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

R
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Re: You have allready lost (in) your mind | Report to Admin

By DuckfromacrossthePond Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Let me be the first lilly white foreigner to tell you that My Main Man Obama is going to be President whether you can deal or not.
Have you ever heard of projection? 'cause your comment about thoughness is projection as sure as I am a weak little girl

Please donate! | Report to Admin

By Regina from IL(changed from just "Regina" to avoid any confusion) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

Please donate here:Link

All donations($5.00, $10.00) gladly accepted!!!

Thanks!!

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

James, so true... Barack has lost the election. I saw it on CNN. The best political team on television informed me that the campaign is over and that Barack can't win.

Barack is truly a wimp. He couldn't cut it in politics. After all he comes from Chicago, a place that is known for electing wimps who are not tough.

As someone who lives here in Chicago, I can attest to the fact that politics here is very genteel. In fact, politicians in Chicago spend most of their time sipping tea and playing polo. I am sure that you had no idea of this but Barack is an excellent polo player.

To me it is truly puzzling that a 46 years old black man named Barack Hussein Obama can lack so much toughness. After all, he has had everything handed to him in his life. He hasn't had to work hard at all. America affords all sorts of opportunity to black and brown people. We have it easy and getting to the top tends to be a breeze.

You are so right, Barack Obama is a big, fat, sissy! He has lost this election. I heard it on CNN so I know that it must be true.

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By Regina from IL(changed from just "Regina" to avoid any confusion) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT)

Thank You ChicagoMK!!

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

AHH BEST POST on this silly silly thread :) thank you Marianne for my smile today~

Re: He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By saga4Obama/Biden Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

James...as another AA man, let me ask you, have you registered any new voters or donated or made calls or posted any fliers or any of those things? brother to brother we need to fight for the change, you should know as an AA nothing has ever just been given to us...we have to fight because we all know how DIRTY the RNC is

Clintons | Report to Admin

By Liza from Milpitas Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

Folks I have been very careful not to attack the Clintons after she endorsed Barack. But lately something hasn't been feeling right and the last straw was reading about a group including her brother meeting with McLame's advisor. I think that if these people are still unhappy after the convention, Barack should ignore them and work on other voters. I am sorry but I don't trust HRC and her crew - why is she not on TV defending him, where is Ed Randell and her other supporters. I fear they are all indirctly working to take us down. We will have to work hard and pray hard.

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

I totally agree with you...WHERE ARE THEY ?!?! Why aren't they all over the MSM?!?! Then the news about this "meeting"???

I'm praying for a shocker of a vp announcement: Al Gore...that might just blow the Clinton shenanigans out of the water!

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By AJ in Illinois Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

Is it possible that they are out there but that the media doesn't want to report it?

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By S. danielle Clark Aug 20th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT)

No, they are not. Clinton (the Mrs.) gives lip service while serving her agenda of keeping herself in the spotlight while Clinton (the man) strategizes and makes deals with McCain on giving him 2008 in exchange for 2012.

I can't wait for this to blow up. I feel it coming. It will happen right after the convention and I hope the Clinton's groupies play right into it!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

Well nothing new to me. That is why I keep saying you can't trust the Clinton's.

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Liza from Milpitas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

I know Debbie. You've always said that. I guess I was just giving them the benefit of the doubt.

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Yes I usually give people the benefit of the doubt, but when I saw the way the Clinton's act during the primaries everything has change for me towards the Clinton's. You never align yourself up with a Republican that is a no no.....Now they are using it against Barack!!

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By FinishLine08 Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

Beware the false motives of others/ Be careful of those who pretend to be brothers/ And you never suppose it's those who are closest to you/ They say all the right things to gain their position/ Then use your kindness as their ammunition/ To shoot you down in the name of ambition, they do/ Like Cain and Abel, Caesar and Brutus, Jesus and Judas/ Backstabbers do this/ It took me a little while to discover/ Wolves in sheep coats who pretend to be lovers/ Men who lack conscience will even lie to themselves, to themselves/ A friend once said, and I found to be true/ That everyday people they lie to God too/ So what makes you think, that they won't lie to you.

- Hip Hop Artist Lauryn Hill

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

I hear you Roland!!

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By S. danielle Clark Aug 20th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT)

I am just hoping and praying that everything Obama is doing with Clinton and her people is a keep your friends close and your enimies CLOSER.

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Aug 20th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

Ditto. And ditto again.

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Jaena Rodgers Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

I believe I saw Ed Rendell in a clip on MSM with a Repub yesterday. You are right....I think if McSame is going to hold a rally in OH or PA, our two Dem Govs should release statements on behalf of BO.

I too "aint" happy with the Dems performance thus far.

Re: Clintons | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

Randell already announced that he would be voting for Clinton at first roll call.

Barack Obama as a Fighter | Report to Admin

By Benjamin from Denver, CO Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

I am worried about Barack Obama's drop in the polls. He is going expose McCain through tougher attacks and negative ads. This play nice is not going to work! John Kerry tried that and lost!

Re: Barack Obama as a Fighter | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

Kerry ran out of money.

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

no need to worry

after Labor Day we will see a movement

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By YESWECANMOM Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT)

I have a hunch that Team Obama knows that they cannot go wrong with Selebius.

1. Outside of Washington (change the game players
2. Governor from Red State
3. Bipartisan
4. Female

Biden would be best in cabinet or Senate.

Obama/Selebius 08' will reinvigorate the electorate as never before. Massive voter turnout in November!

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By Kelly in MI Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

I'm not trying to be negative, but choosing a female VP(Selebius) doesn't mean HRC supporters will just jump on the train. In fact, I think it would be a slap in the face to HCR supporters and turn the ones who now support Obama away because it is such a slap in the face. Otherwise, your agument is good. Her being a female, in my opinion, doesn't help Obama. The idea of Selebius came up as a VP choice during the primary when he was against a female. He needed women voters then which is why she was talked about by his supporters. As a former HRC supporter and now Obama supporter, I hope he can choose a VP that together they can win the election easily.

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By Alexandria from CA - Already Looking Forward To The Inauguration Aug 20th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT)

Hi Kelly,

I appreciate your post. There is a lot validity to your points but there isn't going to be VP on earth Obama can pick that will help him win the election easily. Not even Hillary. Maybe even especially Hillary.

Just because it may make her supporters happy doesn't mean its going to make his supporters happy. They may start to peel off. Also, a lot of Independents and Republicans who can not stand Hillary will definitly peel off.

None of this is going to be easy. But...I think considering all the negativity swirling around right now against Obama, he's holding pretty good. And what's holding him steady is his message of change. Now we just need to be faster and inject more energy into the media narrative like we've always done. Swing Voters always follow the moving target. We need to get back to being the moving target who is dominating the narrative.

I trust whoever Obama picks. I actually think Sebelius would be excellent! It would certainly shake things up and knock McCain off his game. They would be scrambling trying to figure out what to do. That pick would be so unexpected.

And as far as women go who so badly wanted Hillary I believe most of them will fall in love with Kathleen as well. She is fabulous and has a spot clean record. She's a wonderful speaker. And she is someone the Republicans won't be able to attack without looking like scum of the earth. So yes it would be risky but so what. I say go for it. At least Obama would feel great that he chose someone he believes in and he would be setting his own agends not everybody else's.

He will lose VA | Report to Admin

By James from Brooklyn, MD Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT)

Obama is having a tough month. I think I'm the first AA to say it but he will lose this race for the white house because he lacks toughness. I was a staunch supporter but now this race is tied, and the key states he needs to win OH,CO,VA,FL, to name a few he will lose. His political map is done.

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT)

So you're no longer a supporter because polls are tied? Get lost James and I bet you're not even AA. What a moronic view. We must abandon Obama because the polls show him tied. I guess he should just go ahead and drop out of the race based on your expert analysis. Give me a flippin break.

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By Renée_Loyal Democrat from KCMO Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Thank you for that and I agree with you.

I am trying to figure out where are all these naysayers coming from. Why are they coming on this blog today?

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

I hear you Latoria!!

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT)

As an AA, he will win VA. I am taking donation at my FR page. Deposit them here: Link

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By Dinora Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

OMG your so right we are going to win why because Yes We Can we the people are working hard and so I said to you Not this Time. What have you done for yourself and our country to stand up and "Not This Time" We are the grassroot people and we are united a shotout to all of us true supporters ARE WE FIRED UP I AM.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

R I D

TROLLL

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

I'm yawing James!

Get real here!

Not this time!

Barack will win!!

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Oh, lawd. I have been so disappointed when I check in these blogs. Your idea of tough is not the same as my idea. You guys are the most fickle supporters I have ever seen in my life!!!

Now when he surges in the polls, don't come back to this site ready to be on the band wagon.

And when he wins the whitehouse, don't come to home down of DC to celebrate with the rest of the supporters that stood with him through thick and thin.

Peace.

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By Debbie for Obama/Biden Thank You Jesus! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

I hear you LaShanda!!

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Hey LaShanda - nice to see ya... they are not Obama supporters.. this is Trolling and it's so obvious.. same talking points since last night.. BO kicked McSame butt yesterday and the little whiners came out immediately afterwards~ same ole same ole bs.

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By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

You are so wrong on so many levels. But thanks for sharing...

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By IthacaForObama Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

Obviously you're not his supporter. Or you will not be so proudly negative. So, maybe you should go post your comments somewhere else.

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By Renée_Loyal Democrat from KCMO Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

Are they McCain supporters coming on this blog to tell we are not going to win to bring our spirits down?

Well it ain't going to happen. Not this time!!
We are the ones we have been waiting for.

Obama 08!!!

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By Tonia from Brockton Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

Really?
And you are a supporter? Bullocks! Where is your trust. It is people like you who ruin it. Stop with the discouragement please

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By IthacaForObama Aug 20th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT)

Careful, he doesn't have a profile!!!! I check his profile and got this:

This person has not yet created a public profile.

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By Regina from IL(changed from just "Regina" to avoid any confusion) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

Just say "NO" to naysayers!!

Donate here:Link

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

Go sit on the bench. This team has an election to win.

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By Judy Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

some supporter you are!

He will win, it may be a tough fight..but he will come out on top!

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By S. danielle Clark Aug 20th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT)

James,

No I do not think you are the first African American to say this as many said it during the primary against Hillary and many more expect it as AA in America.

Did you really think that Obama, an AA, would go into the election 15-20 points ahead? Maybe you were having one of the dreams Bill Clinton referred to.
As far as I am concerned the polls are GREAT news because I have a real hope that people are telling the truth and tne Bradley effect will not sneak up and bite Obama on the butt. I am pleased that McCain has given ALL the folks that needed a face saving reason to come out of the dark and into the light. I now feel the polls are more reliable.
Yeah, Obama is the underdog. If he were not AA would the Dem contender have a 15-20 lead? I don't think so if it were Hillary because I think her history and gender would present the same up hill battle.

The Most Memorable Photo From Beijing Not Shown in the Olympics Opening! | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT)

"Will we stand for the human rights of others?" Barack Obama

Link

The Most Memorable Photo From Beijing Not Shown in the Olympics Opening!

It doesn't look good | Report to Admin

By jerry25 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT)

Based on all the new polls out today, which I won't mention, Barack has no choice now but to make a safe and experienced VP pick ASAP (who will give a boost to Obama and quiet the Hillary supporters).

Today's polls will probably finalize Obama's VP decision if he hasn't already made his decision.
I would look at it as a good warning to those who think Obama can just choose any VP and still win.

He may have to make his announcement today, rather than later tomorrow, just to change the subject away from the polls.

The media aren't covering Barack's remarks anymore. They are too focused on VP and polls getting tighter.

Hillary's supporters could revolt next week and will point to the plummetting polls to justify their actions.

I think if Barack could have done this over again, he would have named his Natl. Security VP after returning from Europe, before the decline started.

(Please Trolls don't respond. The Trolls are hoping for a weak VP pick).

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By jerry25 Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

The Indiana SUSA poll was expected (-6) and could cause Obama to give up on Evan Bayh being able to save Indiana for the Democrats.

Please don't write how polls are all off. We know there are errors, but they keep moving in McCain's direction. As the media report this, they will cause further losses for Obama. People don't like to vote for a loser.

The correct VP pick is the best way to turn things around.

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By T Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

"correct" according to who??
... I was wondering do you volunteer or anything?
....I volunteer in a campaign office and you sure are gettong different vibes from what I am getting... is your ONLY source of info the media??

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By JonnieRae Aug 20th 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT)

The campaign has their internal polls and they rely on them. They have also mapped out every district in every state. This is all hype to get everyone to panic and put HRC on the ticket. It is orchestrated, I can tell you. But they will cause him to lose,not win. I also think think this Georgia thing was timed by Cheney and Bush. That they gave assurances or McCain did that they could go into that territory and we would have their backs. To create a crisis. I still think most people are worrying about pocketbook issues. Everyone I know is struggling because of gas and food. I still think Richardson would be good because we need a huge turnout of AA's and Latinos as well as young people , progressives and independents. Why go after the votes we can't get anyways by choosing some milk toast or military man. Richardson is half-white, has the international experience and the domestic experience, represents the concept of unity and change. And took a big risk supporting BO. He is the highest ranking Latino politician in the country, and he really cares about the average person, very anti-war. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, has negotiated with Chavez and North Korea, etc. He can deliver NM, NV,CO, and help in FL and TX. He is not "scarey" or inexperienced, or a concession to the right. Maybe he has skeletons, but I haven't heard anything.

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By Sir Ichigo "Hussein" Kurosaki a "Bitter" wrightous man [..Amen..] and unrepentent fox hunting elitist.... Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

Thought I'd climb aboard the Vp rumour wagon with this little number

Random Zen thought 'O' the day
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What if ......MCcain picks Hilary as his VP ?

dan dan daaaaaaaaaan....

(*hitchcock theme in background*)

Mother?? what have you done.... Noooooooo!!!

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By Solar Obama 08! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

if you wanted to makes some money off of this election, what would you do?

would you admit the country was going in the wrong direction and finally America had a candidate (Obama) that could change America for the better, for the least of these?

If you were the media, you probably answered No! Why because it's far better to make something out of nothing. You would play up the other candidate (McShame), even though they lack all qualifications.

polls can't be trusted.
don't believe the hype!

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By jerry25 Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

That has already been answered.
McCain is having a hard time getting any traction with Joe Lieberman or Tom Ridge who are pro-choice.
Lieberman is the one I fear.

No way he goes with someone more to the left than Lieberman.
Hillary wouldn't accept anyway.

Only Biden and possibly Dodd can debate Lieberman successfully.

Today is the worst day in recent memory of the campaign. The race is now a toss up, but can go either way depending on Obama's VP pick. And if his VP pick upsets Hillary supporters, it will be an additional negative.

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By IthacaForObama Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Jerry, your are so negative, man. Where is the faith, where is the hope, where is the action. I can tell you that I have been canvassing very hard, and many people I have talked to now see Barack as thier choice. Maybe, one day of doing some work for Obama will help you. How about that. Ignore the polls for a moment and go out and work. Democracy begins with the people!

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By Susan, Bloomington, IN Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

Do you remember Lieberman debating last time? He was a snooze! Biden would dismember him!!!

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By shawnmarie Aug 20th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

jerry25 - I want Biden too, but not just because of his foreign policy experience. Hilary, Edwards, were never my first or favs.
Obama was my absolute first and then Biden, then Richardson. So, I agree with your assessment about his experience being helpful with voters on the fence who may have that concern. The economy will continue to dominate, but the republicans will continue to force it on distractions, and foreign policy.
I'm not sure that has anything to do with the polls though.

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By Hope Won Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

I am a diehard General Wesley K. Clark supporter. He adds so much to the ticket and I really believe he would help cinch a win in November. His credentials are impeccable.

"Executive Experience
General Clark is the only potential running mate with experience of leading our nation’s armed forces into war. As NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, General Clark led Operation Allied Force, which saved 1.5 million Albanians from genocide, without losing a single American soldier."

Link

Obama/Clark '08 - Securing America's Future

PS - I know a lot of you here disagree and that is fine. I'm just voicing my opinion as all of us do! Thank God for America!

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By jerry25 Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Wes Clark may be the Alternative.

I just found the InTrade Market picks:
Link

It is Biden by a wide margin (he dropped overnight possibly because people weren't aware that he wasn't serious when he said "I'm not the Guy" - later was explained but not reported widely)

2nd is Evan Bayh but dropping.

A close 3rd is now Wes Clark!!!! Wes could solve Obama's FP problem, but has weakness if pinned down on domestic issues.

Could it be that Obama has been wrestling with Biden vs. Clark?

Also, another reason why its not likely Kaine is it would be strange to have a small event tomorrow with Kaine and then expect to have a huge celebration with the same person on Saturday and expect a huge result the second time.

It is theorized now (Fineman and Chris C.) that Obama is trying to shield his VP for minimal coverage before Saturday's unveiling - so that nothing is likely to go wrong. That once again sounds like protecting Joe Biden from saying something that media will "blow up". It would also explain why Biden is trying to minimize contact with the media.

The way Obama is unveiling his VP is suited to Biden, since Bayh is kind of robotic and Wes Clark or Dodd don't make many mistakes when given a message.

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By Hope Won Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

Thanks for that link Jerry. I sure like the Presidential odds. For me, Wesley Clark, rounds out the ticket nicely. He isn't a Washington insider, he has military experience, and he's brilliant to boot. He fits all of the qualities that Obama said he wanted in a VP. My hopes are fading though. But, you never know what's going to happen. No matter what, I will vote Obama in November.

Obama/Clark '08 - Securing America's Future

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By shawnmarie Aug 20th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT)

C'mon guys, it's not all about who he picks for VP, that is not what drives polls or voters. McCain got a lot of coverage while Obama was vacation, and Sunday, Obama actually made progress in quite a few areas in some polls i seen. McCain has his weaknesses, but people don't realize yet McCain isn't the Maverick of 2000, who ran against Bush.
Now he's embraced everything Bush, even former staff.
I really do like Biden, didn't always agree with him either, but he's still my favorite for veep. But it's Obama's message and his plans for the future of our country that matters, and we shouldn't hit panic mode.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

The campaign will not make decisions based on a few polls that came out today. To do so would be blatent incompetence. I am glad that the campaign is being run by cooler heads tha. That.

Realisms must prevail. | Report to Admin

By YESWECANMOM Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

Last two presidential elections were close. This one will be no different.

What will be different is the Independent vote. It will heavily favor Obama. Remember 2006?

Obama will get traction from the convention and VP pick and he will use this momentum to win in November.

WATCH. DONATE.

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By Paul from Magnolia, AR Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

From Wikipedia:

"Application of the term troll is highly subjective. Some readers may characterize a post as trolling, while others may regard the same post as a legitimate contribution to the discussion, even if controversial. The term is often used to discredit an opposing position, or its proponent, by argument fallacy ad hominem."

I don't like distractions, but I object to censorship in all of its forms.

We need Obama, and should welcome any suggestions regarding how we can ensure victory. So 'bye, I'm going to talk with our state's newly arrived campaign coordinator.

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By Debra from Austin Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

Suggestions and opinions for Obama are not 'trolls'. There is a certain amount of patience the community has when hearing the same complaint over and over but the complaint is still not representative of a troll.

However, anyone who starts talking about why they are not supporting Obama; calls him names or labels him; or are just outright destructive...they are trolls. I don't care if you used to support Obama; or want to support Obama, if you say you aren't going to for whatever reason, you need to go find yourself another location and candidate. That's just my opinion.

Historical | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT)

Join me and the Quilters for a fundraising extravaganza for the campaign.

The week of August 25th through the 28th, anytown, USA can participate in the biggest fundraising week ever for the Obama campaign. I am asking all to bombard the campaign with our dollars for this historical week. With Barack Obama being the first African American to formally accept the democratic nomination for President and on Dr. King's 45th anniversary of I Have a Dream speech and on the day Hillary Clinton is to speak, August 26th, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the ratification of women's voting rights 88 years ago to that date. Be a part of history in the making. Together, we can change America.

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By Judy Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

i have my obama shirt on today also! its time to really get going..this reuter/zogby poll has us down..which is ok, better to fight as a under dog..and i think it doesn't take into account summer vacations..and we don't know who they are polling..but barack and crew..its time to take off the boxing gloves and go into fight mode, we really need to get going! I say Obama Biden/Clark for pres...i hope its not hillary..i don't trust the clinton's for a second...either way we have to get obama elected..i have my hotel room in dc on hold for the inaguration...also big cheers for rachel maddow on her won show!

but everyone its time to get back into election mode..gotta fight mccain and his croonies!

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By vhm Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

Color me naive but I am not worried about these polls; neither do I agonize or get up in arms because right wing media (MSM)is always knocking Obama. I believe completely that Barack will win this election.

But let's just say hypothetically he loses. Barack would still be my president because he espouses the principles, beliefs, value system and philosophy that resonates with me. Whether he remains in the political sphere or becomes a leader otherwise, I am satisfied he will continue to lead and I for one will listen.

As for JM, well there is something erie about a gray headed grandfatherly type who gambles, lies, steals and cheats on his wife. As a result, I will never view him as my president. One has to have respect and belief in their leader. I have none of this for John McCain.

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT)

Join me and the Quilters for a fundraising extravaganza for the campaign.

The week of August 25th through the 28th, anytown, USA can participate in the biggest fundraising week ever for the Obama campaign. I am asking all to bombard the campaign with our dollars for this historical week. With Barack Obama being the first African American to formally accept the democratic nomination for President and on Dr. King's 45th anniversary of I Have a Dream speech and on the day Hillary Clinton is to speak, August 26th, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the ratification of women's voting rights 88 years ago to that date. Be a part of history in the making. Together, we can change America.

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By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT)

It just smells to me of racism, this steady stream of criticism of Obama on this blog of late -- deriding his abilities, his actions.

It's as if this blog-after-blog thread, day-in-day-out, constant comments nagging of Obama is a way of putting Obama in his place.

Why don't those DD (debbie downer), TSIF (the sky is falling), NT (nervous tickitis) bloggers come right out and say what is on their minds ? -- "I told you so, Barack Obama, that 'boy', he can't win. I, in my vast white-majority experience, know what's best for him, and I'm going to show him and his handlers how to run a campaign".

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By Doris from MD Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT)

Pathethic isn't it. The wishy washy supporters are worse than the trolls. No wonder our government takes advantage of us, we can't get behind anything and stand firm. Barack is going to have his work cut out for him just trying to get the people going in one direction. Too much drama and wasted energy.

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By Jo Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

The best and sure way to make sure that our candidate looses is to scream racism every time that he or his campaign are criticized. He is not perfect and his handlers have been playing defense during the whole summer. Finally, the hubris shown in Berlin has not helped us and opened the door for the celebrity ad that has been killing us with no effective response from our campaign. However, i trust them to turn this thing around, people have just started to pay attention. Summers have never been good for our man, i remember last summer when Senator Clinton was 15 points ahead and we were scrambling before turning things in the fall.

MIKE JONES.....................I NEED MY DAILY BLOG NEWS..................... | Report to Admin

By Me Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

HEY MIKE JONES.......

No word on VP yet, ANY clues when we will know and clues about WHO it could be?!?!?!

Much love MIKE JONES....and THANKS for holding us down!!!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT)

I miss MIKE too!!!

MIKE

WHERE IS THE VP?

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

Mike is on the morning news thread below this one. It was posted out of sequence but it is new. We are trying to squeeze into out as we speak.

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

I miss MIKE too!!!

MIKE

WHERE IS THE VP?

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By Dinora Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

Lol Mike I might be wrong but lets see Mike will come to the blog after the town hall meeting. Misterious Mike teheheh

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By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT)

He was in the Morning News!!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT)

I LIKE HIM A LOT!!!

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:05 pm EDT)

i don't remember another town hall where the host participated to the level warner has, in addition to barack.

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By Lovie Hussein Jersey Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

I love Mark Warner. I forgot how inspiring it is to hear him speak. My daughter graduated from the Virginia public school system. He was governor for most of the years we lived in Virginia. He had lots of work to do after Allen left office. He got it done! It would be amazing if his is chosen to be VP.

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By Alex in Lex Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

Too bad he is going for the Senate. This guy should have been (should be) the VP

TODAY'S FORUM | Report to Admin

By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

Today's forum was so impressive I'm going to make a special contribution and call 50 people to ask them to support Obama.

If he does what he did today, and if he uses some of these answers in his commericals, he will steadily improve his standing with undecideds.

I have worried about Obama's passivity, but today has convinced me that Obama has got it right-

as he just said, he will empahsize that he can help Americans' with great needs, he will assemble a great team to put forth specifics to help us, and that McCain's status as POW doesn't mean his policies are in our best interests.

THAT is the Obama emphasis I've been hoping would emerge, and we will go on from strength to strength if his VP choice is as good as I think it will be.

Great Answer | Report to Admin

By Ernie Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT)

I will leave on a high note - someone brought the disability question back and he naield it - everything the government does should be retought - get smart people in there and get it done right - and disabled people can do that - for a small wage if you do not penalize them

Good Job

For thsoe who slammed me - Obama did not!

I like him - you supporters need to learn from your candidate.

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By Alex in Lex Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

Great to have the live feed here.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

BYE-BYE Ernie. Don't let the door hit ya on the a-- on your way out.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT)

damn, warner reminds me of kennedy.

how is mccain going to compete against 2 kennedy types that exude a new generation of promise, progress, vigor and vitality?

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By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

My first choices have always been Warner or Kaine for VP. And it's ok if Obama even chooses Clinton, I'm with him all the way. This is interesting...have a look...

Link

By the way, Hillary hates losing. She will not let McCain win. She won't let McCain stand in the way of her making history and erasing the stain on her husband's legacy. The Clintons will not let McCain get anywhere. She can deliver or seal the deal on those states like Ohio and PA, too.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

nader is off his rocker. he lost what little credibility he had left when he complained barack sounded too white.

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT)

My little fundraiser page is looking pretty pathetic. I've only received one donation.

I'm not to proud to beg. So PLEASE help me move that little thermometer up a notch!

Link

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Aug 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT)

I'll say it louder

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE

:)

SPEECH! | Report to Admin

By Doreen D IOWA Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

Barack did excellent, also Warner is pretty darn good himself, never heard him before. Any news on VP?

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

To me, Warner is a no brainer to be the VP! Very impressive! I want him out on the stump all of the time with Barack!

I am happy that he is the keynote speaker, and wish he wanted to be the VP.

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By Willy Hussein Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

I saw it too, I was impressed. The campaign has quickly shifted into GE mode already.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT)

next event tonight:

6:35 pm
Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting at EC Glass High School in Lynchburg, Virginia

~

hey, isn't that falwell country?

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 20th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT)

Yep.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

And the tickets were all taken within minutes.

Go Barack!! | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

Having a son with Autism and a niece with MS, he is speaking the truth!!!

Thoughtful!!!

She's 33 and works but her job doesn't pay much and her healthcare provider is giving her the run-around about paying for MRI's, blood test, etc. They said she had a pre-condition but her diagnosis didn't occur until May. If she gets hot, it aggravates the condition. She stands on her feet for 8 hours a day yet when she applied to get disability because her condition is worsening, she was told that she would be denied.

Gimel, needs all kinds of therapy and is only allowed so much.

My family and I have worked all of our lives. Since most of us were 15. We worked and went to school and to have to go through the process, its disgusting!!!

Yes, lots of people abuse it!!! I agree whole-heartly that that has to end. I don't want my tax dollars going towards those who don't need it.

But Barack spoke passionately and I thank him for it.

Fiscal conservative.... | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT)

The folks in our Executive Branch and White House certainly are not fiscally conservative.

Our Congress controlled by the GOP until 2007 certainly was not fiscally conservative.

Our Congress today tries -- with pay-go rules -- but, despite laws requiring a complete accounting in the proposed budget, our President continues to send Congress budgets that don't include the costs of Iraq and Afghanistan. I'm certain everyone can see how difficult it would be to balance your own budget if your largest expense was not known to be included when you were sitting at that table writing your budget. That is EXACTLY what our President is currently doing to our Congress.

Our dollar is declining, prices are rising and wages are stagnant, or falling. We NEED fiscal discipline. Obviously, Senator McCain-- who plans to cut taxes even more on the very wealthy and seems to want more wars with more countries-- won't bring us any fiscal discipline. Anyway, after the last 7+ years of nonsensical fiscal policy from the GOP why would we trust Senator McCain, who stands toe to toe with our President on his tax policy, his social security policy proposals, his economic policies and his health care policy proposals? Fool us once, o.k., shame on you. Fool us twice? Well, shame on all of us. The GOP has a MANTRA saying that they are for fiscal discipline-- but we have NOT seen any fiscal discipline from that party in long, long decades.

It is more than time to change this. Senator Obama has run the most efficient, cost-effective Presidential Campaign. He also once ran the least expensive, most effective voter registration drive in history (in Illinois in 1991). We will bring fiscal discipline BACK to the White House. Congress will no longer be in the position of trying to budget without knowing what their biggest annual expense will be!

--Also, excellent town hall. Former Governor Mark Warner is impressive.

HAS ANYONE THOUGHT | Report to Admin

By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

Has anyone ever considered that you can make a poll say whatever it wants?

Has anyone ever though that they are trying to make it look like he is losing ground to make him feel like he has to take Hillary "as they have been saying all along"?

You guys make me laugh.

Let me remind the veterans supporters, remember when all the polls had us winning New Hampshire by double digits? What happened?

Stop letting these polls take you on a roller coaster ride. I can find 2,000 to poll tomorrow and have the election showing 100% win for Obama. Or I can find 2,000 people and show him losing 100%. Or I can find 1,000 people to show him winning, and 1000 to show him losing, and claim the polls are tied.

The pollers are just as corporate as the media. There is no such thing as unbiased polling.

Keep your eye on the ball and register voters and host some unite for change meetings.

For those that are still so worried, go to the neighbor to neighbor tool and share with your neighbors why you support Obama.

We support this guy because of his brilliance, please trust our campaign.

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By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EDT)

I must have said this a million times: ALL National polls are slanted/skewed, and the ONLY REAL poll that matters is the one taken on Nov. 4th.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

Yes, I have thought it, because it is true.

The statistical horse-race polls are more difficult to manipulate, but that too can be done. The polls where a question is asked are very easily manipulated-- it depends upon the wording of the question, and the delivery of that question done by the pollster.

You can ask the question in a way that suggests the answer, or uses a sarcastic tone against one of the candidates. You can also word the question in a way to actually get the answer that you want to get.

What I have been curious about is WHY the MSM seems to accept these polls as though these polls are as legitimate as 2+2=4 (though they do tell us the "polls" don't mean much now-- they still act as though these polls are an accurate reflection of what we, Americans, think and believe). I seriously doubt journalists and reporters are not aware of how easily polls can be manipulated.

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

Amen LaShanda. I totally agree. I posted something similar about the perception of the polls. There are some Democrats (Rendell) that are saying certain things that indicate that they are trying to influence perception and the poll numbers as to bully HRC onto the ticket. There has been a barrage of ridiculous comments coming from her staunch supporters that suggest this.

McCain Recruiting for Al Qaeda with his "gates of hell" talk | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

John McCain: Recruiting for Al Qaeda?

At the “Civil Forum” at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California this weekend, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) repeated a favorite line of his about Osama bin Laden:

If I have to follow him to the gates of hell, I will get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice. . . . No one should be allowed to take thousands of American, innocent American lives. Of course evil must be defeated . . . we are facing the transcendent challenge of the 21st century–radical Islamic extremists.

In his cogent, well-supported, and readable article, “What Terrorists Really Want,” Max Abrahms at UCLA argues that terrorists “are rational people who use terrorism primarily to develop strong affective ties with fellow terrorists.” Think of Al Qaeda as a gang that disaffected youth might join - something powerful to belong to that gives their lives meaning.

McCain’s “gates of hell” talk is leadership malpractice, and he should stop using it immediately. Calling the threat of terrorism “transcendent” is equal parts incoherent and false. Terrorism stands no chance of defeating the United States or the West unless we ourselves collapse the society. Speaking this way about terrorism thrills our terrorist enemies and draws recruits and support to them. Silence would be much better, presidential campaign or no.
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is any one having issues | Report to Admin

By saga4Obama/Biden Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

having problems clicking into bloggs...anyone else?

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By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

no problems here, not yet anyway.

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By saga4Obama/Biden Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT)

thanks Lace...how have you been

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By Lace; Yes We Did Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

one thing about it, though, my comments aren't showing up usually for at least like 2 minutes. Annoying.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Wow I thought it was just me. I have to refresh my screen like 10 times before my comment shows.

I remember... | Report to Admin

By jovie Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT)

I remember in the primaries, back before Iowa, Chris Matthews was saying that Obama had matched Clinton in fundraising and has not been doing well in the polls. He was specifically asking the Obama camp, what are they waiting for? When is he going to make his move? The Obama camp said, it is coming!!!

Then, w/o knowledge and w/o the press paying attention, Obaam started campaigning his butt off. Four and five events a day in Iowa was not uncommon. And he started gaining momentum. And it worked because fo the boots on the ground and the amazing energy. He was not supposed to win Iowa, the polls showed him behind.

I guess I take comfort in knowing that he takes a while to get going.. I am hoping that is all this is, that he is going to start camainging like he did in IOWA!!!

The IOWA OBAMA is what we need, that Obama is something that McSame should be afraid of...

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Aug 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT)

Most people don't pay attention to the election until after labor day. There is no sense throwing our best stuff at Mccain right now.

Barack is building an amazing ground game. After the nomination the gloves will come off.

I have faith in this campaign.
I have faith in all of you.

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By Suzanne - EurObama News Ferret Aug 20th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT)

It's good to conserve your energy. If you race flat out from the start you lose steam half way.

He will gather more and more speed now and arrive at November full steam ahead with the whistle blowing.

I trust Obama and his HQ people implicitly - they know exactly what they're doing.

The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT)

An article written by a Vet:

...I have tried to expose the political creation that I like to call The Legend of John McCainTM.

The Legend of John McCainTM is a masterpiece in political maneuvering that has strength like no one has ever seen. Somehow the McCain team has constructed a persona that can attack at will, but can never be attacked. They have used McCain's POW history to create a firewall to shield from all criticism, and as a universal qualifier for all things that pertain to foreign policy or to the military.

Here are some examples:
- Any question of McCain's integrity is instantly an insult to all military personnel and all veterans who have ever served.
- Any opposition to McCain's ideas must be prefaced with a disclaimer honoring his military service.
- Any McCain misstep or gaffe is instantly forgiven because he was once a Prisoner of War, and must be honored as such.
- John McCain's war hero status overrides the Ten Commandments, because according to Sean Hannity, his adultery is erased by the fact that he was imprisoned in Vietnam.

The Legend of John McCainTM has been perpetuated by the Republican party and the Corporate Media to crush all dissent and create a teflon candidate that is beyond reproach...
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Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

- Any question of McCain's integrity is instantly an insult to all military personnel and all veterans who have ever served.

that indicts the majority of the republican party, circa 2000.

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By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

I'm a veteran and I would compare my integrity with McCain's anyday.

McCain cannot hide behind his military service.

Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

He can't, but he IS. He can call to question Obama's patriotism because he knows darn well that NO ONE would EVER accuse him of not being patriotic. Look what happened to Wes Clark when all he did was to say that being a war hero does not automatically make you qualified to be President. McCain and the press came down on Clark like a ton of bricks.

Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

Here's one Obama ALWAYS does (which actually annoys the hell out of me):

- Any opposition to McCain's ideas must be prefaced with a disclaimer honoring his military service.

Obama's been telling us for months on end how much of a war hero McCain is and how much we must respect him because of that. Well, I have absolutely no respect for McCain. He lost all of my respect when he dumped his first wife just because she had been in a car accident that left her no longer "good enough" for someone who was a lot younger and prettier than her.... and he applied for the marriage license BEFORE he was divorced. He loses my respect every time he opens up his mouth and spews forth another lie.

Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Quite right.

Not only did the GOP violate this in 2004, they did so to a man, Senator Kerry, who was awarded the Bronze Star AND the Silver Star for courage under fire.

This attack called into question every award of a Bronze Star, or Silver Star-- but did the GOP care about that? Heck no, not if it meant they could win the election. Both the Silver Star and the Bronze Star are not awarded lightly, or thoughtlessly (like the GOP claimed in 2004)-- these are awards given to men and women who perform heroic actions on the field of battle. Senator Kerry was DETERMINED TO BE A hero by these awards-- and yet, the GOP felt few compunctions about the attacks waged against him AND the Bronze Star and the Silver Star.

Those in the GOP who did this are RADICALS, who don't respect our institutions one iota-- or don't understand how attacking something as important as the medals we award for courage under fire is a direct assault on the institution of our military.

Yet, just because the GOP did it, doesn't mean we should. I have great respect for Senator McCain's POW status-- and he deserves my thanks for suffering what he did. Yet, this does NOT mean Senator McCain knows how to "win wars."

Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

>> these are awards given to men and women who perform heroic actions on the field of battle...

What did McCain do on the field of battle?

Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT)

did you see this from raymond?

McCain's campaign is making the most of his time as a POW; it is becoming the default response to anyone who calls him out on anything. Obama can't touch it, but a fellow POW and Naval Academy classmate can - and does,

Link

a fellow POW explains why he can't vote for mccain.

Re: The Fabricated Persona known as John McCain | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

Here's another one:

McCain Is No "Hero POW"
He was a survivor

In August 1968, other POWs learned for the first time that John McCain had been taken prisoner (page 137) after Charlie Plumb and Kay Russell figured out that the "mystery" prisoner in a neighboring cell is McCain.

A September 13, 1968, cable from Averell Harriman, U.S. ambassador-at-large, to the State Department confirmed that McCain's captors had offered him early release, but that he had refused. The cable reported that, according to the Vietnamese, "Commander McCain feared that if he was released before the war is over, President [Lyndon] Johnson might 'cause difficulties' for his father because people will wonder if McCain had been brainwashed."

June 1969 - Hanoi has aired a broadcast in which the pilot son of United States Commander in the Pacific, Adm. John McCain, purportedly admits to having bombed civilian targets in North Vietnam and praises medical treatment he has received since being taken prisoner."

"There was pressure to see American antiwar delegations. . . But, there wasn't any torture.

In January 1970, McCain was taken to a quiz with 'The Cat.' A declassified DOD document reports an interview between McCain and Dr. Fernando Barral, a Spanish psychiatrist who was living in Cuba at the time.

According to the report, the meeting between Barral and McCain took place away from the prison at the office of the Committee for Foreign Cultural Relations in Hanoi. During the meeting, McCain sipped coffee and ate oranges and cakes with his interrogator.

While talking with Barral, McCain seriously violated the military Code of Conduct by failing to evade answering questions "to the utmost" of his ability when he helped Barral by answering questions in Spanish.

McCain was released from the Hilton on March 15, 1973.

1999 - March 25, 1999, The Phoenix New Times: Ted Guy and Gordon "Swede" Larson, two former POWs, who were McCain's senior ranking officers at the time McCain says he was tortured in solitary confinement, told the New Times that while they could not guarantee that McCain was not physically harmed, they doubted it.

In 1993, during one of his many trips back to Hanoi, McCain asked the Vietnamese not to make public the records they hold pertaining to returned U.S. POWs. Link

How the Fantastic Obama Family came to be. | Report to Admin

By 4earth, WA ☂ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT)

Here is a wonderful article all about how new technology has shaped this campaign and will now be the model for all future campaigns.

Reading it put me in awe, all over again, of the amazing people behind MyBO and everything else in this campaign. The high tech and the new ideas have merged here thanks to some very very clever and talented folks. Thank goodness they are on OUR side! This article is long but an excellent read: Link

Re: How the Fantastic Obama Family came to be. | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

4earth -

Thanks for posting a positive comment about the Obama campaign.

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By Suzanne - EurObama News Ferret Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

What a brilliant article. Really sets it out. Also explains the recent changes with the dashboard, to look at actual activity for future planning nearer to the election. Makes a lot of sense.

Veep announcement tomorrow? | Report to Admin

By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT)

From The Atlantic:

If Howard Fineman's reporting is correct, and potential vice presidential nominees have been asked to stand by on Thursday afternoon for "the call," then we ought to expect some sort of an announcement on Thursday afternoon before the evening news.

I just don't get the sense that there'll be an announcement on Friday. Something else is happening Friday; not sure what it is. I bet Obama is going to spend the day rehearsing his convention speech and attending to some other business.

It makes sense for Obama to announce his pick a full day before he appears with him or her; that person has to get his or her affairs in order. If that person is a governor of a state, he or she has to implement transition plans. A governor can't just up and leave a state for two weeks even if transition planning has already begun. (I am told that it has protectively begun in Virginia, not based on them possessing any special knowledge, but based on Gov. Kaine's staff being proactive.)

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

did you know that kaine staffer being talked about also worked for kerry?

Rep. Tubbs Jones On Life Support | Report to Admin

By SM from Georgia *** My Feet Are in the Right Place & I Am Standing Firm!!!*** Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT)

Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, D-Ohio, is reported to have suffered an aneurysm and is not expected to recover, according to CBS affiliate WOIO in Cleveland.

Link

That is sad news.

Re: Rep. Tubbs Jones On Life Support | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

I will be praying for her.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen Aug 20th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT)

Oh, goodness. She and her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

What is the counter? | Report to Admin

By Enrico Louis from Boston Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

So what are we doing about the perception battle?

1.) There's success in iraq and regardless of whether or not there has been political reconciliation it APPEARS to be moving forward. And because John Mccain has always said we should wait it out, he APPEARS to look better on the specific issue of the surge.

2.) Offshore Drilling: It APPEARS that John Mccain is forcibly FOR off shore drilling and it APPEARS as if Barack is ReLuCtAnTlY for offshore drilling. I understand that barrack does not think it’s a good idea. But is it not enough to say you don’t think it’s a good idea and then turn around and say you’d support a bill that includes it? Again, John Mccain comes out on top because of the image. And in a poll where 64% of Americans support offshore drilling, that has to be a significant setback for our image.

What WON this campaign was Barack's Willingness to speak eloquently and FORCIBLY against special interests, pernicious lobbying and the damaging psychology of the current administration.

Now it appears on the above two issues that John Mccain is weaning his way back into the mix. He seems to be winning this campaign of 'image', now. Why? Because his answers are clear cut, simple and most importantly CONFIDENT. We appear a little too nuanced in our answers and that gives room for Mccain to paint his pretty little picture (ugly, really) of us.

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

Agree 100%

It is also the media's fault becaue they never call McCain on his lies, and never tell the American public the truth. That Oil drilling here will do nothing to help us lower gas prices!

Obama should be hitting back hard on that and making MCain out to be a liar!

Get experts on your side and inform the people of the truth!

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By Timothy from Aurora, CO Aug 20th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT)

Cogesswoman Tubbs-Jones just died

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By Enrico Louis from Boston Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

So it seems that what we need to do is get back to the basics and appear VERY and I mean VERY confident and eloquent about what we believe in. Don't let john Mccain get away with these statements. What happened to telling the American people what they NEED to hear not what they WANT to hear? Of course offshore drilling is a bad idea! We should focus on practical solutions, not some far fetched, far off promise that will be insignificant when it finally bears fruit; if any. It’s very similar to the gas tax holiday gimmick during the primaries, right?

But, that’s just an example, not necessarily EXACTLY what we should be doing. I think we need to drive home the message that got us this far and not get TOO hung up on appealing to the center.

Perception and Confidence are very significant – nuanced answers may not be the best approach right now, because it plays exactly into the image that Mccain is trying to paint Obama as – not confident; not sure; nuanced; second guessing. Look at what he did at the debate with Rick Warren. His [mccain] answers were so clear cut, so confident and so “sure of himself”. That’s what he’s trying to do – project that image and make Obama the negative of what he is: airy weary, pie in the sky, unsure et al.

And finally, one last word on perception: What’s more important? Appearing to be correct, or actually being correct? Put that in context with winning the white house. Right now, Mccain APPEARS to be correct. But the good news is we ARE correct and we have the ABILITY to APPEAR correct as well. Being correct and APPEARING to be correct is what this campaign has always been about and is what has made it such a powerful, enthusiastic one.

Anyways, I’m sure a lot of this will change with the powerful speeches and powerful people giving those speeches at the convention.

Best of luck to us!

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By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT)

also..I knew it was a mistake when Obama wouldnt just admit that the surge was successfull.

All it did was make him look kind of ignorant to the facts on the groumd,and give the old fool another reason to keep spouting off about how Barack wont admit when he iswrong.

Barack should be hiitng back sayin your jusdgement on the war was wrong from the beginnning.

Also should be saying that Mccain would be willing to start a war to win an election!

It would put him on the defensive, change the media story line to one of Obama attacking, and make people think about a war monger president like Bush!

Rep. Tubbs-Jones in hospital | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT)

Rep. Tubbs-Jones in hospital with Aneurysm

Link

Our prayers are with her.

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

Tubbs Jones was one of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's biggest boosters during the primaries, then threw her support to Sen. Barack Obama in June.
Rumored to be on life-support.

McCain's profile in courage..... Inaccurate or defunct | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

The candidate we still don’t know….

What is widely known is the skin-deep, out-of-date McCain image. As this fairy tale has it, the hero who survived the Hanoi Hilton has stood up as rebelliously in Washington as he did to his Vietnamese captors. He strenuously opposed the execution of the Iraq war; he slammed the president’s response to Katrina; he fought the “agents of intolerance” of the religious right; he crusaded against the G.O.P. House leader Tom DeLay, the criminal lobbyist Jack Abramoff and their coterie of influence-peddlers.

With the exception of McCain’s imprisonment in Vietnam, every aspect of this profile in courage is inaccurate or defunct.

McCain never called for Donald Rumsfeld to be fired and didn’t start criticizing the war plan until late August 2003, nearly four months after “Mission Accomplished.” By then the growing insurgency was undeniable. On the day Hurricane Katrina hit, McCain laughed it up with the oblivious president at a birthday photo-op in Arizona. McCain didn’t get to New Orleans for another six months and didn’t sharply express public criticism of the Bush response to the calamity until this April, when he traveled to the Gulf Coast in desperate search of election-year pageantry surrounding him with black extras.

McCain long ago embraced the right’s agents of intolerance, even spending months courting the Rev. John Hagee, whose fringe views about Roman Catholics and the Holocaust were known to anyone who can use the Internet. (Once the McCain campaign discovered YouTube, it ditched Hagee.) On Monday McCain is scheduled to appear at an Atlanta fund-raiser being promoted by Ralph Reed, who is not only the former aide de camp to one of the agents of intolerance McCain once vilified (Pat Robertson) but is also the former Abramoff acolyte showcased in McCain’s own Senate investigation of Indian casino lobbying.

Though the McCain campaign announced a new no-lobbyists policy three months after The Washington Post’s February report that lobbyists were “essentially running” the whole operation, the fact remains that McCain’s top officials and fund-raisers have past financial ties to nearly every domestic and foreign flashpoint, from Fannie Mae to Blackwater to Ahmad Chalabi to the government of Georgia. No sooner does McCain flip-flop on oil drilling than a bevy of Hess Oil family members and executives, not to mention a lowly Hess office manager and his wife, each give a maximum $28,500 to the Republican Party.

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Polls Shmolls | Report to Admin

By JuJu from North Texas Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT)

Can I just say that I am glad that Zogby poll came out today with us down 5 points! Why? Because it PISSES me OFF. If there are idiots out there that would vote for McBush then we have got some serious work to do. This is going to push people like me who were sitting back feeling good about this race into doing something. I will now go register voters AND make phone calls AND donate more money because I will not let this country elect that horrible warmonger.

LET'S GET TO WORK MY OBAMA PEEPS!

With love,

Jennifer in Texas

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Yeah, Plouffe even said that we should ignore the national numbers.....and I agree- they mean nothing!

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By Women for Obama, Greenwich, CT Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

I agree that something needs to be done. Firstly, Obama needs to start a consistent, continous attack on McCain. Staying with the same message.

Secondly,he must stop complimenting McCains service or He will lose.

I am dissapointed in my party! | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Aug 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT)

I am very dissapointed in the way our party, (Democrats) have gone after this election.

After a very fine field of 6 or so great candidates, there are none of them out on TV every day to support Obama.

Where are Dodd, Clinton, Biden, and Richardson. Where is Kucinich to fight for the working man?

I dont get why the Republican candidates like Rudy, Romney, Pawlenty, and Huckabee are still in the news and on MSM every day, all with the same mesage, and taking Obama down

Why the hell our guy is on the defensive after the last 8 years of hell is beyond me.

Where is Dean and our attack dogs?

Why are we so silent?

Is it because Obama took the operation to Chicago? I just dont get why we arent really going after this thing as hard as possible.

Are we just complacent because we thought it was a shoe in after Bush?

Just cuious whats going on!

Re: I am dissapointed in my party! | Report to Admin

By Alex in Lex Aug 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT)

These people dropped the ball when they were out saying a long and nasty primary was good for the party. There are still 25% of Clinton supporters not supporting Obama. It's 25 in most polls not 17, not 10. Where are those who were saying that was good for Barrack? Still think so after the McCain camp running ads featuring Clinton saying "Obama brings a speech, McCain brings lifetime experience"

Re: I am dissapointed in my party! | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT)

These people dropped the ball when they were out saying a long and nasty primary was good for the party.

aint that the truth. that line was such a whooper. they knew all the while that a long fight would harden feelings.

i hate when these people take us for fools.

Re: I am dissapointed in my party! | Report to Admin

By Sole Aug 20th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT)

Get lost all of you! Especially Dan the Man, you were out for a long time, why did you come back? We don't need yours and or any of your friends advice, we still here, you and your friends weren't here for a long time. We survived a lot of staff, we don't need Monday morning quarterbacking by you or anybody else. Keep your negative post off of our site. Thank you!!

Re: I am dissapointed in my party! | Report to Admin

By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT)

(pats saku on the head)

there, there.

Re: I am dissapointed in my party! | Report to Admin

By mshazen Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)

Part of the problem with that is the MSM you need to be asked, and guess what they ask repubs. The clips they chose to show are repubs. I do agree it would be nice to see someone of the democrats out their making statements though.

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Aug 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT)

clearing the air...

Hillary is NOT going to be the VP for McCain

just ignore & report the posts from PUMA trolls

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

Is there a new thread? I would love a link if there is. :)

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By Alex in Lex Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

She might be the VP for Obama!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)

Alex,

THe VP is a MALE

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT)

Who is the VP & are we gonna find out today? Tomorrow?

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By J. Grateful 4 Obama Ohio Aug 20th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT)

Good to hear from you Mike. Can you tell us anything else?

test | Report to Admin

By Enrico Louis from Boston Aug 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT)

test

I gues this is the cherry on top of our "Bad News Day" | Report to Admin

By "Bitter" LeAnn in VA Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT)

Lobbyist working on our campaign...
Just read this on MSNBC.com

Link

I'm sure by the time I get home today the MSM will be all over it... I don't even think I'll watch TV when I get home today

Re: I gues this is the cherry on top of our "Bad News Day" | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

Hey LeeAnn.........I wouldn't worry too much!! They are going to ask him to resign. He just joined a couple of weeks ago and besides the McCain camp can't throw any stones on this issue.

Polls | Report to Admin

By Matthew Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT)

Stop worrying about them.

I get that people are nervous...And believe me there are things to e concerned about right now.

But polls are not one of them.

Let me remind some of you who may have come to this party late that Hillary through the first half of the primaries was leading Barack...

...BY 20 PERCENTAGE POINTS IN THE NATIONAL POLLS!

Barack is doing very well when you consider that people are most people are still more familiar with McCain.

McCain already ran for president years ago.

People got to know him so he has an advantage against Barack.

But it is more than good news that Barack his holding his own so well (its under ten points people) with four months to go till people start voting in the general.

Don't worry about the polls.

Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani led in the polls...

...And look where they are now.

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

SAY NO TO BIDEN, CLARK, BAYH AND CLINTON

Re: Polls | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho Aug 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT)

Say YES to whomever Barack selects... YES WE CAN !

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By Hope Won Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT)

Thank you Sandi. Who in their right minds would vote for McCain in this election? My heart is set on Wesley Clark but that doesn't mean I won't vote for Obama come November. I just want the ticket to be so strong that McCain will be shakin' in his shoes. We MUST win in November. This country cannot take another 4 years of the same.

McCain = Bush.

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By Matthew Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

This country cannot afford neocons from EITHER side.

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

SAY NO TO BIDEN, CLARK, BAYH AND CLINTON

Re: Polls | Report to Admin

By Hope Won Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

Matthew, I respect your opinion but Gen. Clark is NOT a neocon. He hates war. Of course, you disagree and that's fine. But quit misrepresenting who Gen. Clark is.

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT)

I agree.
Let there be no infighting on this vp pick.
Welcome him/her aboard the team with open arms, and keep working like crazy in our communities!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

New Obama Ad | Report to Admin

By Regina from IL(changed from just "Regina" to avoid any confusion) Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EDT)

Has anyone seen this ad? According to Jed Report, it airs in CO,MI,MO,NH,OH,PA,WI and VA beginning today.

Link

Kick Ass...Take No Prisoners!!! | Report to Admin

By alpha Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

Attention: American People...wake up!!!

Are you better off...then you were 8 years!!!

It's the "ECONOMY STUPID"

Sen. Barack Obama stick to your guns and blow away

the Republican with the economy!!!

New Thread up | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

New ad. Link

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

Thanks for the New Thread link. :)

Signs of Time | Report to Admin

By Gbenga Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT)

As someone that doesn't get rattle with day to day tactics of the campaign, i think the sign i have been seeing over the last three weeks are not good. Let me be specific, i don't like the way the campaign is handling McCain and the media.

McCain has been able to get away with so many negative attacks and all i see from O team is weak response. In NH alone, all i see every day is McCain's negative Ads. McCain is all over the place with bunch of false ads that are not correct but Obama's team response is totally weak.

Again, in the last 3 weeks Obama has been losing one news cycle after another. Okay, say we don't care about news cycle, how about the negative stories that keep appearing every week? Within three weeks alone, New York Times have posted more negative stories on Obama than McCain. However, WSJ only reported one negative story about McCain. Again, the conservative papers are falling in line while the so called liberal news papers are doing opposite.

Here is the bottom line: Obama's communication team needs to be aggressive with the media rather than wait for them to call a foul when they see it. I don’t question the team strategy but I am worried about their approach. Obama has been under full assaults for the past three weeks, yet, the communication team pretends as if nothing is happening. Again, before it is too late, Obama needs to toughen up or else he is going to give this election away.

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By Alexandria from CA - Already Looking Forward To The Inauguration Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

I suppose you are making calls for Obama today? Canvassing? Registering voters?

I think the campaign knows exactly where we stand. They knew before Obama's fair weather supporters knew.

So, I ask again...What are you doing for Obama today?

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By Jon Aug 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

You must be liberal. That is what Liberal do . They are 5% ignor them

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By J. Grateful 4 Obama Ohio Aug 20th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT)

I have been making lots of calls but I go to the South Summit county headquarters in Akron Ohio or I take lists home and make the calls. The problem is that none of these calls show up on my dashboard because I don't do this thru the website so it looks like I've done nothing. I have been working for the South Summit County for Obama, been to meetings etc. I guess there is no way to include this on the dashboard.

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By wanj Aug 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT)

I have to say I volunteer and contribute all the time but the media is how you reach most people who go to the polls. So, we can do our part but we also need to feel like the campaign is not turning to Dukakis. The current trend is not encouraging at all... it doesn't sound good but it's what even many hardcore supporters feel right now. People who will vote for Obama regardless. What we feel concerned about are the people out there who in all honestly are not sold but will get sold by the ads.. pure and simple!

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By Jon Aug 20th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT)

I agree with you. Most democrats are very annoyed with Obama on the way he runs...

People are saying Hillary was right this guy is not tough

McCain tells Congress to Get to Work, yet he didn't even bother to vote! | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT)

Source: TAMPA TRIBUNE, by Thomas Friedman, August 15, 2008

McCAIN TURNS BACK ON CLEAN ENERGY

John McCain recently tried to underscore his seriousness about pushing through a New Energy Policy, with strong focus on More Drilling For Oil, by telling a Motorcycle Convention that Congress Needed to come back from Vacation Immediately and do something about America’s Energy Crisis. “Tell them to come back and get to work!.”

Sorry, But I can’t let that one go by. McCain knows why.

It was only 5 days earlier July 30, 2008 that the Senate was voting for the 8th time in the past year on a broad, Vitally Important bill S.3335—that would have extended Investment tax credits for installing Solar Energy and the production tax credits for building Wind Turbines and other energy Efficiency systems.

Both Wind and Solar Industries depend on these Credits—which “Expire” in December, 2008—to scale their businesses and become competitive with coal, Oil and natural gas. Unlike Offshore Drilling, these credits could have IMMEDIATE IMPACT on America’s ENERGY PROFILE.

McCain did not show up for the Crucial Vote on July 30, and the RENEWABLE ENERGY BILL WAS DEFEATED BY THE REPUBLICANS FOR THE “8TH-TIME” In fact John McCain has a Perfect Record on this RENEWABLE ENERGY LEGISLATION. McCain has missed all “8” votes over the last year—which effectively counts a a NO vote each time.

Once McCain was even in his office in the Senate and wouldn’t leave his office to vote.
“McCain did not show up on any votes,” said Scott Sklar, President of the Stella Group, which tracks Clean Techonology Legislation. Despite that McCain’s Campaign Commercial running during the Olympics shows a Bunch of Spinning Wind Turbines—the Very Wind Trubines that he would not cast a Vote to Subsidize.

Barack Obama voted 3 times in favor of the Renewable Energy Legislation.

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By shawnmarie Aug 20th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT)

He beat the Clintons, he can beat McCain.
The republicans for the most part aren't offering anything new, different, or better.
George Bush was a perfect tough talker, where did that get us, but where we are now. Tough talk is not enough, you have to have substance to back it up. A real plan and real solutions.
These polls are going to keep static, it was like that all the way through the primaries. Obama campaign always stays focused and on message. It paid off!! We need to keep focused on our goals!

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By wanj Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the Obama ads are unbelievably lame too. It's like the campaign thinks everyone is educated and logical. Nope! Look what we had for president the last 8 yrs, and see how determined the repubs are determined to give us McBush and Obama is still approaching this in a high minded way... the worst thing they could be doing right now. It will be hard to change people's opinion of him once McCain cements it.... I'm extremely concerned and getting very discouraged!

Show us what you got Obama! | Report to Admin

By wanj Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT)

Obama, please please please hire a new ad making company ASAP! You ads have been very lame and forgetable. You are now seriously becoming a celeb thanks to those ads from McBush.... now, when will you start tearing into the real celeb John McWar?

Enough with this looking like a wuss! I volunteer and donate every month and would gladly up my contributions if I saw more offensive ads with McCain's own words instead of what your camp is doing. Spell out the amount each family would save in your tax plan vs. McCains. I know you mention oil companies McCain will help, but how about saying if you make $40K/yr in my plan you'll save $800 while McBush will save you $100. But if you make $4M/yr, you'll pay this much more in taxes, while McBush will save you an additional $500K?????????? I mean seriously, why put out those tax ads if you can even make them a hell lot more effective? You have to relate to the low info voter that can't even understand oil company tax breaks... talk to them about the details of the $$ they'll save in your plan, down to the details! People want to hear about the nitty gritty. They barely know what corporate tax rebates are. People are not as smart as you think sadly!

Let's grow some balls and also tell the hard truths!

Re: Show us what you got Obama! | Report to Admin

By Gbenga Aug 20th 2008 at 3:16 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 3:16 pm EDT)

I absolutely agree with you. Their is no room for nuance when it comes to taxes. Obama need to be specific in his ad. I want him to be on offence for once rather than reacting all the time.

Obama Fever Dieing-out | Report to Admin

By YoungAttorneyinDC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

Instead of spending so much time pandering to special interest groups like AIPAC and various unions, he needs to engage Americans as a whole with his message of change. I'm an independent and so are many of my friends, and we all feel Obama has fallen off his message ever since his nomination and turned into another traditional politician...especially his pandering to special interest groups, and not standing firm on his positions.

I really think Obama chose HRC for VP | Report to Admin

By Jon Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT)

I am still not convinced Obama will win this election.

I think he lost his base. He only has his core supporter Liberal. He doesn't have the majority supporter.

If he chose HRC, he wins the election. It is 100% clear.

If he chose others, he will likely lose the election easily b/s he is going to run against HRC and McCain and people automatically paint him very arrognace. His problem is , he listen his Liberal advisors < 5%

Anways good luck. Unlikely you win without HRC

McCAIN TURNS BACK ON CLEAN ENERGY | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT)

Source: TAMPA TRIBUNE, by Thomas Friedman, August 15, 2008

McCAIN TURNS BACK ON CLEAN ENERGY

John McCain recently tried to underscore his seriousness about pushing through a New Energy Policy, with strong focus on More Drilling For Oil, by telling a Motorcycle Convention that Congress Needed to come back from Vacation Immediately and do something about America’s Energy Crisis. “Tell them to come back and get to work!.”

Sorry, But I can’t let that one go by. McCain knows why.

It was only 5 days earlier July 30, 2008 that the Senate was voting for the 8th time in the past year on a broad, Vitally Important bill S.3335—that would have extended Investment tax credits for installing Solar Energy and the production tax credits for building Wind Turbines and other energy Efficiency systems.

Both Wind and Solar Industries depend on these Credits—which “Expire” in December, 2008—to scale their businesses and become competitive with coal, Oil and natural gas. Unlike Offshore Drilling, these credits could have IMMEDIATE IMPACT on America’s ENERGY PROFILE.

McCain did not show up for the Crucial Vote on July 30, and the RENEWABLE ENERGY BILL WAS DEFEATED BY THE REPUBLICANS FOR THE “8TH-TIME” In fact John McCain has a Perfect Record on this RENEWABLE ENERGY LEGISLATION. McCain has missed all “8” votes over the last year—which effectively counts a a NO vote each time.

Once McCain was even in his office in the Senate and wouldn’t leave his office to vote.
“McCain did not show up on any votes,” said Scott Sklar, President of the Stella Group, which tracks Clean Techonology Legislation. Despite that McCain’s Campaign Commercial running during the Olympics shows a Bunch of Spinning Wind Turbines—the Very Wind Trubines that he would not cast a Vote to Subsidize.

Barack Obama voted 3 times in favor of the Renewable Energy Legislation.

Re: I really think Obama chose HRC for VP | Report to Admin

By Opsimath44 Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

Only core, liberal supporters?

Two new conservative groups have come out for him in the last couple of weeks.

That's the key to Obama: he doesn't appeal to any particular "type" of person, save for "intelligent" types.

Please, folks, no "sky is falling" rhetoric until at least after the convention.

Re: I really think Obama chose HRC for VP | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

Barack has already lost this election. I know this because the best political team on TV says that this is the case therefore it must be true.

The best political team on TV | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT)

yeah... I got that memo, too! Until MSM told me who won the election (already), I had no idea it was already Nov. 4th. I've been enlightened!

Re: I really think Obama chose HRC for VP | Report to Admin

By Indiana Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT)

Those people are looking for excuses. Since when HRC became the conservative icon. GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: I really think Obama chose HRC for VP | Report to Admin

By Vegas Aug 20th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT)

Link

My friend isn't a McCain or Clinton supporter. He's just really, extremely smart about politics. He's a realist and most of the time, almost always, what he says happens. Here's what he wrote me today in an email. I'm not mad at him, but we need to address it and see what needs to be done so we can get Obama elected and send McCain back to Arizona! Better it's now then Oct. or Nov.

"This is a Reuters/Zogby poll. Zogby usually always calls it right. Your boy's in trouble, big trouble. He needs Clinton. McCain leads Obama among likely U.S. voters by 46 percent to 41 percent, wiping out Obama's solid 7-point advantage in July and taking his first lead in the monthly Reuters/Zogby poll."

Here's his email a few days earlier...

"As of today, I think your boy's gonna lose. The margin should be closing...he should be ahead by 10 to 12 points now. Instead, he's barely struggling to stay ahead of an inept candidate. I think Obaman's VP choice will be: 1) Kaine; 2) Nunn; 3) Bayh; 4) Clinton. I think Clinton would get him over the top. She'd destroy McCain to ensure her place in history. The others may help him a little. I just think the media game's up...and what's happening is that it's being revealed there's no real movement or ground support for Obama. War, debt, deficits, everything going backwards and he can't get on top of things decisively."

Now, let's fix it! I'm not a Clinton supporter either, but I'm for whoever can help deliver the White House to Obama. I believe that is Clinton. She will suck women out of McCain's column, she'll take the seniors and seal it with Penn., Ohio, and maybe Florida. Don't get me wrong, Clinton needs Obama, too. Why can't we have two educated leaders in the White House? Lucky us! Put egos and rival camps aside. We're in the general now. Let's get these lying, economy ruining, bottom of the class graduating Repubs out of the White House. Send McCain back to Arizona. It will be nice to have some brains in the White House, between Obama and Clinton, we can't go wrong, and look at the history. We're back to the dream ticket. It will work! It's reality now!

Obama/Clinton!

Please, listen Obama. We want you!

Despair | Report to Admin

By essexobamania Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

Honestly the level of despair on this website is fast becoming alarming. Politics is like soccer no one team dominates the entire match. Just because Mccain is enjoying some momentum now we think it's all doom and gloom for Obama. Wrong.
In terms of ball possession I would say in the first half (End of Primaries to Convention) ball possesion is Obama 60% McSame 40%. He has enjoyed a lead for the most part.

I actually think all this is a blessing in disguise that McCain is popular now because it will not last long. If this were October yes I would be worried.

Watch how Barack will slaughter him after the convention. Barack will re-strategise this campaign and the things will gell together once more. In last 30 days or so he has been out of the country and on vacation. It is understandable that he would not necessarily do well.

I am confident that just as he said himself that he win this election.

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By Jon Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

Man the signs are clear and loud for Obama .

He is getting red light. He is not doing good at all.

People are worrying whether he can win . They are saying HRC was right, he is too soft. He is not a right guy to go head to head with McCain

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By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

Source: TAMPA TRIBUNE, by Thomas Friedman, August 15, 2008

McCAIN TURNS BACK ON CLEAN ENERGY

John McCain recently tried to underscore his seriousness about pushing through a New Energy Policy, with strong focus on More Drilling For Oil, by telling a Motorcycle Convention that Congress Needed to come back from Vacation Immediately and do something about America’s Energy Crisis. “Tell them to come back and get to work!.”

Sorry, But I can’t let that one go by. McCain knows why.

It was only 5 days earlier July 30, 2008 that the Senate was voting for the 8th time in the past year on a broad, Vitally Important bill S.3335—that would have extended Investment tax credits for installing Solar Energy and the production tax credits for building Wind Turbines and other energy Efficiency systems.

Both Wind and Solar Industries depend on these Credits—which “Expire” in December, 2008—to scale their businesses and become competitive with coal, Oil and natural gas. Unlike Offshore Drilling, these credits could have IMMEDIATE IMPACT on America’s ENERGY PROFILE.

McCain did not show up for the Crucial Vote on July 30, and the RENEWABLE ENERGY BILL WAS DEFEATED BY THE REPUBLICANS FOR THE “8TH-TIME” In fact John McCain has a Perfect Record on this RENEWABLE ENERGY LEGISLATION. McCain has missed all “8” votes over the last year—which effectively counts a a NO vote each time.

Once McCain was even in his office in the Senate and wouldn’t leave his office to vote.
“McCain did not show up on any votes,” said Scott Sklar, President of the Stella Group, which tracks Clean Techonology Legislation. Despite that McCain’s Campaign Commercial running during the Olympics shows a Bunch of Spinning Wind Turbines—the Very Wind Trubines that he would not cast a Vote to Subsidize.

Barack Obama voted 3 times in favor of the Renewable Energy Legislation.

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By ISACK ENABLE Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

The despair is YOU, and your kinds. LOL We're doing so well, error free and nothing is sticking to OUR CANDIDATE.

Now guess what the expectations are totally gonna be on McBush to come through with SPECIFICS during the debates....that is where he will fall for good.

Obama 08! Our movement isn't online nor stuck with msm fake polls ..it is ON THE GROUND!

(Go away TROLL)

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT)

ohhh noes we are doooommmeeddd.

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By AJ in Illinois Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT)

I wish my son were here. He could reply to this...I'll do it for him..."Your Mom!"

That's all!

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By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT)

blogger Jon's comments are as empty as his profile:

The author of this blog has not yet written any posts.
Please come back later.

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT)

sources:

VP announcement tomorrow NOT today

thursday mid-day

so no need to stay up all night ;-)

developing..

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By AJ in Illinois Aug 20th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT)

Thank you very much Mr. Jones.

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By J. Grateful 4 Obama Ohio Aug 20th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT)

Thanks Mike!

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT)

I think it is somebody from Virginia. He is spending the night at the residence of Tim Kaine. This campaign is so good at throwing the MSM off!

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By Bella Hussein Reese Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

Are you sure

Yall are confusing ME!!!

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

Hey that was my guess.. how about GORE? After today though I've become quite fond of Mark Warner~ a nice Team - he and BO

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By Fired Up/Typical White/Elitist/Obamabot/4 life Aug 20th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT)

MIKE!!!

Damn it's good to see you on the blogs. I must have been under a rock, cause I haven't seen you in a while.

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By Judy Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT)

Mike, any idea who it is...give us 3 to pick from

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

good morning, barack.

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By Carol Aug 20th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT)

My 2 cents about the polls |
By Esy from Southfield, MI
Hear me out, I'm not a troll, i'll create a profile later :)

I don't care what anybody says. The McCain Campaign is shaking in their pants. Here are the reasons why:

1. If McCain does not get a higher polling number than Obama before the convention for about 1-2 weeks straight, he never will

2. Obama has a steady number at 45% or higher. He just needs the Hillary supporters and the misinformed to come on board after the convention which will take him to the 48% - 50% mark, If Hillary campaigns hard as she promised after the convention. This means Obama has room to grow

3. McCain on the other hand despite his negative campaigns is only solidifing his base, but has lost some indys (so much for the maverick) and cannot get past about 42% to save his life. In otherwords, he is stagnant and does not have much room to grow

4. Once Obama announces his VP he will get a lot more traction, excitment and bump in polls. Whoever McCain picks will not matter, because his base (90% of repugs) is already supporting him. The worse that could happen for him is that he will lose some of his base if they don't like his choice.

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By Carol Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT)

continued

5. After the convention, All the high ranking dems will come out in full force against McCain including the Clintons, Kerry, Gore etc and there is nothing that scares McCain more than a comparison between the dems and the Bush years in office.

6. If anything McCain is actually losing ground not gaining. The only reason why he seem to be doing well right now is because his base is supporting him after they were reminded with the negative ads that Obama will raise taxes and that he is not one of them. The same fear mongering and hate that has been keeping them in the repug party will still keep them they no matter what.

7. Some of the Hillary supporters been polled are saying they will vote for McCain, because they feel the worse Obama's polling numbers are the more likely Hillary will replace him at the convention or maybe be his VP. Remember a lot of people still feels she has a chance and this is their last attempt to give her a chance.

Calm down and pass the Champagne. Everything is great in paradise.

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By Mannie Aug 20th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT)

If those responsible for this campaign don't get their act together, this thing maybe over before it begins. Barack Obama has shown an utter lack of willingness to fight. What is his problem? This is not about him, this is about america and its people. If he thought this was about his easy kumbaya professorial talk, he could have let us go with someone else. He promise to fight, but he has allowed McCain to define him and now he is limping to his convention instead of sprinting.
I hope there are other realist on this blog and not just blind optimist. We have to hold each other accountable...that what barack has said. Im not being negative, Im being REALISTIC...We have raised the most money, why are we not doing better in a year when the republicans are demoralized? Call me what you will, but I want a leader who can win. Barack is not showing us that he can win. Maybe Im wrong, and I pray to God that Im.

Howard Dean's and Barack Obama's 50-state strategy | Report to Admin

By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

Howard Dean has got Barack's back and has been working hard to register voters in TX, MS, LA, GA, VA, OH, PA, etc.

Link

An update from Governor Dean

By Josh - Jul 21st, 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

Also listed in: Link

Governor Dean sent this update from the Register for Change bus over the weekend, but I'm just getting a chance to post it...

As I write this post, we are in Jackson, MS on our Register for Change tour. From the time I became DNC chairman, I have believed Democrats can win everywhere if we show up and ask for people's votes - including Mississippi. And this year we won a critical special election, and we are competitive in Mississippi in the presidential election.

There is so much energy here in the South for change. I really do think we will win in some unexpected places this year. We started out yesterday greeted by nearly 100 people in Crawford, TX. People in Crawford want change too - not four more years of Bush-MCain policies. It was a great sight to see people gathered there ready to work for change. We may not win in Texas, but I believe we will come very close and a re-energized Texas Democratic Party will win back the Texas House and undo Tom DeLay's redistricting scheme and elect Rick Noriega to the US Senate. From Crawford we went to Austin to talk to the Netroots community at "Netroots Nation". Over the last few years and throughout this election in particular, the netroots community has been working hard to support democracy and engage in this election.

One of the great things about Barack Obama's campaign is that he totally gets how important it is to help the down ballot races and therefore the future of the Democratic party. Speaking of the campaign, the Obama folks are on the ground in Texas and Louisiana and are working hard with the DNC staff that has been there for the last three years. They are young, energetic, and smart, and so far the tour has gone very well because they have been great partners. Anyway, So far it's been great to be back in the South, and great to be asking for votes for a national Democratic candidate in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Next week on to North Carolina and Georgia!

Democratically yours,

Howard Dean

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By rich Aug 20th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT)

Link

Day Two in Columbus

By Josh - Aug 14th, 2008 at 9:56 am EDT

We rolled out this morning for stops in Columbus, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Cincinnati was a good event with a group of excited people, and after an obligatory side-stop for some of us at a Skyline Chili, we made our way to Columbus last night.

We met Glen, the world's best bus driver, at our hotel this morning, and then rode to the rally with Senator Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota and Ohio House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty. Turnout was surprisingly high given that we were kicking things off at 8:45am -- it was also surprisingly enthusiastic.

Photos from the Columbus event here, but my favorite is below. This couple met while volunteering for Governor Dean's campaign in 2004, and then they had a baby. It's not a common thing, but I know of at least one baby at the DNC that came about the same way (and after Governor Dean helped pull off a surprise proposal in his office).

...

LYNCHBURG, VA awaits Obama | Report to Admin

By ggmome72 Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

Of course there is drama here in the Burg where Jerry Falwell is almighty! There is a shopping center owned by him across the street from E.C.Glass High School where Obama will be. Liberty University(?) the same as Regent University(?) refuses to allow parking at that empty shopping center for those attending the Meeting, which is a hop, skip and stroll from the site... There is nothing like mean sprited Republicans who profess to be Christian is there?

All the stores are closed at that shopping center, because the Falwells want it to look like a blighted area. I know of only 6 stores open there, it is called the Plaza and was the hub in Lynchburg, before they opened up the 'Mall' on his land, and deserted the area. The 'brown shirts' are all over the area, making stops to those with Obama stickers on their bumpers. I tell you there could not have been a better place for Obama to speak. We need help down here! Willie Lynch wrote how to train a slave here, and it is alive and well. You have never seen so many broken Sprits then there are here. It is the remnant of the results of Slavery... Thank you Senator Obama for lifting it up for Lynchburg, VA. It will also enlighten Mark Warner, even though he was the previous Governor... With the likes of Virgil Goode and Bob Goodlate as Reps, this is a wasteland, that is not too capable of Change!

My friends and family in Philly are amazed that you came here! The name portrays the area. Love/Hate prevails here. It is beautiful, but it is lacking!

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By Sheri in AZ Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

Per Huffington Post, Obama has a major event scheduled in Indiana on Saturday. Link

That fuels speculation his VP could be Bayh. If that is the case, there is a Republican governor and wouldn't the Dems lose that seat?

Does Kathleen Sebelius have Indiana roots? There is a report (supposedly from someone in O's ad agency) that Sebelius is his choice.

I think I'll go crazy before Saturday. It feels increasingly that Obama needs an attack dog--he sure doesn't want to be one--and I doubt that he will get that in Bayh or Sebelius.

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By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT)

I think this is part of the "NONE of the ABOVE STRATEGY". The VP choice will be someone entirely different.

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By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT)

I think ALL that means is that Obama decided to showcase his running mate in the very same spot where he first announced that he was running for office.

Seems fitting to me.

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By Sheri in AZ Aug 20th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT)

No, he announced in Illinois, and he will appear in Illinois.

But HuffPo is also reporting a major event in INDIANA, home of Sen. Bayh and not where Obama announced his candidacy.

Now, perhaps HuffPo doesn't know the difference between Illinois and Indiana???

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By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT)

The only major event I've heard about was the one in IL, with his VP... scheduled for Noon. I liked the symbolic nature of the "High Noon" major event. Kind of like the battle at the O.K. Corral, only Obama vs. the Sen. for AZ.

Breaking News ... Follow-up Stephanie Tubbs-Jones ... | Report to Admin

By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT)

Apparently, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones has suffered an aneureysm & is in STABLE condition.

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By Susan, Bloomington, IN Aug 20th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT)

Just in on CNN- Stephanie Tubbs-Jones died. God have mercy.

Dianne Feinstein Broke Her Ankle ... | Report to Admin

By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT)

Dianne Feinstein broke her ankle a couple of days ago & won't be attending Convention.

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By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT)

I heard about that earlier this morning. I have no idea why, but I don't feel at all sorry for her that she can't attend the convention.

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By Dianne Aug 20th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT)

I know exactly what you mean. Wasn't going to say anything but I've changed my mind. Two less to cause trouble at Convention. And, they both attract the media & have BIG mouths. Call me 'nasty', but that's exactly the way I feel after all these months of paying careful attention to the process!

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By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT)

When I heard the news, my very first thought was: Must be Divine intervention -- Karma came back to kick her in the butt. Oh well. Too bad. So sad.

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By yesterdaygone : they said this day would never come Aug 20th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

these things come in 3s.

whose going to be the third?

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By ruth thanks u for not feeding the trolls. Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT)

Wow the trolls are in full force!!! For some very starnge reason the polls are all going crazy and the trolls think they can come on here and scare us into thinkinh HRC ought to be on the ticket.
Nice try trolls- NOT THIS TIME!!!!!!!

Re: Can you mell the fear in the trolls today | Report to Admin

By Sans Doute Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT (Updated Aug 20th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT)

hahahaha..... Silly PUMAs. Tricks are for kids.

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