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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Oct 7th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT)

More of the Same!

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By Tracy in CT Oct 7th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT)

Hello Ms. No Shock!

GOBAMA!!!!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Oct 7th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT)

Howdy Miss Tracy!

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By Lace; Yes We Did Oct 7th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT)

Congrats :)

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By Lace; Yes We Did Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

CNN on McCain and Keating Five--

Verdict: TRUE

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Mid Day Links | Report to Admin

By Celtic Oct 7th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT)

Veteran Report Card 2008: Who in Washington Really Support Our Troops and Vets? Link

Research 2000: Dead Heat in Indiana Link

28 Days And Counting!! Help us over the finish line Link

Chuck Hagel's (R-NE) Wife To Endorse Obama Link
Countdown Special Comment: Hockey Moms in Glass Houses... Link
Palin solidifying the base all right, the haters Link
VIDEO- Sarah Palin: Palling Around With Secessionists Link
Palin's crowds are dwindling Link
Palin flubs again, mammal extinction, and Joe Biden's sad week Link
McCain's Base Link
Poll-itics: Obama leads in Rasmussen poll edition Link
McCain Debate Night Bingo Link
Graph- National Polls Since May 1 Link
Poll-itics: Rasmussen's latest Link
Why McCain's new anti-Obama strategy won't work Link
VIDEO: SEIU ad says, "Send McCain your bills" Link
VIDEO- John McCain- "My opponents touchiness every time he is questioned about his record..." Link
CNN Poll: Obama Expands National Lead Link
Google Trends- "keating economics" the second-most-popular search term Link
Happy Obama Pictures Of The Day Link
Palin's Policies as Governor Reveal No Energy Expertise Link
Quote of the Day Link
Rasmussen- Obama 52%, McCain 44% Link
Must Read- "Barracuda" Link
Journal Poll: Obama Leads in New Mexico Link
Obama Pushes Registration Link
VIDEO- John McCain's Domestic Terrorism Problem Link
VIDEO- Keating Economics and John McCain Link
Overnight Happy Obama Picture Link
VIDEO: CNN's truth squad refutes Palin's lies about Obama Link
Happy Obama/Biden Pics Of The Day Link

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By junior Oct 7th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT)

the MSM makes me laugh sometimes because they also dont no what they are talking about they say gamechanger for mccain as if they are the ones that are voting in my opinion even if mccain wins the debate tonight they is no game changer mccain lost it when he picked sarah palini as his running mate and all the independent voter are now lining behind obama/biden ticket because they are sure of that administration and as people look were the country is going and thinking of voting for mccain/palini ticket common anyone with common sense knows that who ever the president is going to be needs a vice president like joe biden so that they can help each other so its not about the debate its about mccain chosing sarah palini and voters no she is not quilified for this job godforbid if anything happens to mccain the media thinks american people are so stupid no they are not they can see everything and now i am so happy mccain picked sarah

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Oct 7th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT)

Today

BULLETIN: Barack hits 51 in Gallup Daily.

Joe Klein's "Embarracuda" -- The Hopeless Descent of The McCain Campaign
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SCROLL DOWN FOR 28 T U E S D A Y LINKS

PALIN unleashed and other things you may not know VIDEOS
OLBERMANN special comment on Palin full text
WHAT to watch for in tonight's debate
MCCAIN whips up hatred in his rallies
OBAMA gains in states that went for Bush
MCCAIN's sea tragedy raises questions
IF MCCAIN's lies don't sink him, his health plan will
FACTCHECK flags McCain "Dishonorable" ad
MCCAIN's attacks herald Obama's strongest polling day of the year (538)
NOW even Palin supporters are off limits to media
PALIN doodle document suggests her debate MO
FLORIDA law could disenfranchise new voters
HIGH court refuses to consider racial profiling case
QUERY time in Tennessee -- debate preview
ONE in four mammal species faces doom
DEMS could gain 6 Senate and 15 House seats
CONDI says Iraq victory not assured
LARRY ROHTER on McCain stump speech distortions
WILL the "steady hand" win the debate?
RAMPANT executive power and we do nothing
NON-COMBATANT and most vulnerable Uighur Chinese still held at Guantanamo
NOTE TO MSNBC -- McCain showed "poor judgment" in Keating imbroglio
UNREPORTED rural foreclosures
UNREMEMBERED history -- Bush led in the polls in 2004
ALMOST all Democratic Senate candidates were against bailout bill
GLOBAL LENDING is drying up. Solution -- buy short term debt?
BIG AUSTRALIA rate cut nudges markets
5 ECONOMISTS dope out the crisis

YESTERDAY

Seven Debate Prep Notes for Barack Obama PLUS Bill Ayers: Open Letter
To Karl Rove, John McCain VIDEO
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RECENT

Barack Obama's Seven October Surprises
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Bush In A Dress, McCain Attacks, Obama on McCain's "Health Plan"
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ALSO:

Palin Breaking News and Information Link

Huff Link

Twitter Link

1st | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" Oct 7th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT)

Good luck obama!

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By Lace; Yes We Did Oct 7th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT)

I second that!!!

Gallup | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT Oct 7th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT)

51% - O
42% - M

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Oct 7th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT)

Look at the new PA poll:Link

O-55
M-40

Yippee!!!!

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By Tracy in CT Oct 7th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT)

WOW!!!

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By Hope Won Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

The Ayers thing is backfiring. Keep opening your big mouth John and Sarah!

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By Arthur...McCain has ran a very dishonorable campaign:one that has forever changed Americans opinion of him. Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

We often hear John McCain use the expression “My friends” While dangling the pork chop of becoming a vice president in front of his pit bull with lipstick (Sarah Palin).
A true friend would not subject you to harm and that is what he has done by irresponsibly choosing Sarah Palin as a running mate. The manner in which John McCain has elected to conduct himself is shameful and increasingly threatening to the future leader of America. He has erred in judgment by making false claims against Obama; in effort to make gains in support for has floundering campaign. Specifically making accusations that Obama is somehow linked to terrorist. Considering how emotionally scared Americans are, due to terrorist actions, it is not wise to torment the nation by painting a citizen as such; especially one who has served this nation as faithfully and honorably as Barack Obama has. The fact that John McCain, many others and myself have served in the military is honorable but not worthy enough to suggest that our service alone qualifies us to lead beyond a military capacity. It inflames me to see a veteran use this as a crutch to maneuver into a position, which they are not suited, as John McCain has, because the empathy and wisdom that America desperately needs is being undermined by his mere aspirations to be president. Barack Obama is the only candidate with a true agenda to improve America for every American and this is why his lead is growing and will continue to grow as Americans realize that they can no longer stomach the pain of hate and deceit which distracts it from being United in all States of this America. Let’s now move forward and unanimously elect the best person for the job of President and send a clear sign to the world that we are not asleep at this pivotal moment in our history.

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By Grandma 3 from Western IL Oct 7th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT)

What a wonderful post, thank you for sharing with us!

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Oct 7th 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT)

Athur, thank you for that beautiful post. It is so sad that even in a time that is bad for all of us, people like McCain, a sitting senator and Palin, a govenor would seek to further divide us.

Their comments of late have not just been smears, but downright dangerous and are a threat to a man's life! This from a former POW? Regardlesss of my differences on everything JM stands for, I at least respected his service.

I no longer have any respect for him at all.

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Oct 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT)

these threads are just as disturbing as the McCain camp....

You talk about racism...It's real...someone just emailed this to me....

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wears_racist_obama_t-shirt_out _in_public.html

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By meta Oct 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT)

We are sick of their ugly games!

NOT THIS TIME!

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By SMraleigh Oct 7th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT)

If Obama had real ties to any of this, then it may have made some noise. But since at this posting, the Dow is down 300pts, and overseas markets are diving too; no one cares who Obama's neighbor is. And since the Rezko thing was well hashed in the primaries, people know that an actual investigation proved Obama had no business ties with Rezko.

McCain can lie all he wants, because then he looks like a liar.

I just had a robo call from E. Dole in NC. It was how hard she had worked and how the liberals like Chuck Schumer of NY were in NC trying to fight against her.

Hello Kay Hagan, yes you have my vote. Let's give President Obama a Congress to work with.

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By Balloons Across America Oct 7th 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT)

Yeeeeeeah!!!

Go Obama Go!!!!

We love you!!

Great New! | Report to Admin

By Franklin A. T. Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT)

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A federal investigation is being opened into the actions and comments of Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott at a rally for Gov. Sarah Palin in Estero on Monday.

Erica S. Hamrick, senior attorney at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, wrote in to complainant Carl Spackler that due to his complaint, her office will be investigating under the Hatch Act, which governs political activities of certain elected officials.

The complainant stated the sheriff violated that act because the sheriff’s office receives federal money, engaged in political activity while on duty, engaged in political activity while in uniform, wore political buttons while on duty and used political influence or authority to interfere with an election.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel addresses the Hatch Act as it pertains to local officials on their Web site, which states the following:

“The Hatch Act applies to executive branch state and local employees who are principally employed in connection with programs financed in whole or in part by loans or grants made by the United States or a federal agency. Employees who work for educational or research institutions which are supported in whole or in part by a State or political subdivision of the State are not covered by the provisions of the Hatch Act.

“Employees of private nonprofit organizations are covered by the Hatch Act only if the statute through which the organization receives its federal funds contains language which states that the organization shall be considered to be a state or local agency for purposes of the Hatch Act, e.g., Headstart and Community Service Block Grant statutes.

“An employee’s conduct is also subject to the laws of the state and the regulations of the employing agency. Additionally, employees should be aware that the prohibitions of the Hatch Act are not affected by state or local laws.”

Neither Hamrick nor her office could be immediately reached for comment.
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By Franklin A. T. Oct 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT)

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A federal investigation is being opened into the actions and comments of Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott at a rally for Gov. Sarah Palin in Estero on Monday.

Erica S. Hamrick, senior attorney at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, wrote in to complainant Carl Spackler that due to his complaint, her office will be investigating under the Hatch Act, which governs political activities of certain elected officials.

The complainant stated the sheriff violated that act because the sheriff’s office receives federal money, engaged in political activity while on duty, engaged in political activity while in uniform, wore political buttons while on duty and used political influence or authority to interfere with an election.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel addresses the Hatch Act as it pertains to local officials on their Web site, which states the following:

“The Hatch Act applies to executive branch state and local employees who are principally employed in connection with programs financed in whole or in part by loans or grants made by the United States or a federal agency. Employees who work for educational or research institutions which are supported in whole or in part by a State or political subdivision of the State are not covered by the provisions of the Hatch Act.

“Employees of private nonprofit organizations are covered by the Hatch Act only if the statute through which the organization receives its federal funds contains language which states that the organization shall be considered to be a state or local agency for purposes of the Hatch Act, e.g., Headstart and Community Service Block Grant statutes.

“An employee’s conduct is also subject to the laws of the state and the regulations of the employing agency. Additionally, employees should be aware that the prohibitions of the Hatch Act are not affected by state or local laws.”

Neither Hamrick nor her office could be immediately reached for comment.
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By Loretta Oct 7th 2008 at 5:15 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 5:15 pm EDT)

Franklin, Where did you get this information? Can you provide us with a link?

Thanks Loretta

MICHELLE LIVE | Report to Admin

By Hélène, with an H... like in Barack ! Oct 7th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT)

Michelle live now on cnn.com live

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fivethirtyeight.com | Report to Admin

By Hope Won Oct 7th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT)

As the political world's focus shifts to the second presidential debate in Nashville, Barack Obama continues to expand his lead upon John McCain in all of our projection metrics, and now rates as almost a 9:1 favorte to win the election in November.

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Take a look at that Electoral Map! WOO!!!! HOO!!!!

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By Kimberly Helen Hussein Oct 7th 2008 at 4:56 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:56 pm EDT)

That's excellent, but we still gotta work like we're 20 points down all the way up until election day.

I love FiveThirtyEight but those numbers seems too rosy.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) Oct 7th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT)

Exactly. Voter registration ended in VA yesterday but we'll still be canvassing this and every weekend right up to Nov 4th.

We have to make sure we still try to get ppl to change their minds and Obama supporters to show up at the polls.

There is no room to rest because we're also going to be up against voter fraud; it's already stsarted in many states, including in VA at colleges especially.

Let us pray for Barack tonight. Thanks.

Please read | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Oct 7th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT)

Obama Family,
I am now officially scared for Barack. I can't believe what I heard from the crowd at both McCain/Palin rallies yesterday. At one, someone screamed "kill him" (referring to Barack) and then later when Palin said Barack Obama, someone screamed "terrorist". Neither McCain or Palin, stopped and said NO to this behavior. And in both newscasts I saw, you see they heard these "nuts" and their rants.

I just wrote Rachel asking that she call the McCain/Palin out on their ignoring these nuts at their rallies.

McCain and Palin are letting a very dangerous genie out of the bottle by alluding that somehow Barack is "mysterious", as is his "associates".

I am begging you all. Write the media and demand that McCain/Palin be called out on their campaigns despicable tactics. The McCain/Palin campaign is endangering Barack Obama.

Speak up and demand that McCain/Palin's immoral behavior stop what they are doing.

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By SMraleigh Oct 7th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT)

I am hoping that the Sec. Service of each detail discuss this with each other, and the MCCain detail tells him to chill on that before he causes some kind of riot. The McCain/Palin rallies are definitely provoking the nut jobs.

What a real disgrace McCain has become.

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By Ortiz1954 Oct 7th 2008 at 4:54 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:54 pm EDT)

Already have many times. They don't care. They too are shameless! Thats why i stopped watching any of MSM crap.

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By Suzanne in Jupiter, FL Oct 7th 2008 at 5:13 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 5:13 pm EDT)

Write your Senators. I think they would love to hear your concerns. This is serious stuff.

All I see are Obama signs in the crowd! | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Oct 7th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT)

I have not seen one McCain/Palin sign in the crowd behind the MSNBC set. I see one huge Obama/Biden sign that is more like a banner and an bunch of change we can believe in signs. The best one is the homemade sign that reads:

"Hockey Mom for Obama, You betcha." I thought that one was cute.

Good news | Report to Admin

By Greg from Brooklyn, NY Oct 7th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT)

Pennsylvania Whites Switch Horses, and Suddenly Obama is 15 Furlongs Ahead: In an election for President of the United States in Pennsylvania today, 10/07/08, four weeks to the vote, Democrat Barack Obama defeats Republican John McCain 55% to 40%, according to a SurveyUSA tracking poll conducted exclusively for WCAU-TV Philadelphia, KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, WNEP-TV Scranton, WHTM-TV Harrisburg, and WJAC-TV Johnstown. Compared to an identical SurveyUSA poll released twelve days ago, Obama is up 5 points; McCain is down 4.

Among white voters, who make-up 87% of PA's electorate, Obama had trailed by 3, now leads by 4 -- a 7-point swing to the Democrat, which, when combined with Obama's now 24:1 advantage among black voters, puts Obama in prime position to capture the 21 Keystone Electoral Votes as the two candidates head for home.

Obama today leads among PA men and women, young and old, rich and poor, more educated and less educated. McCain leads among Republicans, conservatives, pro-life voters, and gun owners. 21% of Republicans cross over to vote for Obama; 16% of Democrats cross over to vote for McCain. Independents break 2:1 for Obama.

Obama leads 2:1 in the Philadelphia area, leads by 10 points in the Scranton area, and nominally in the Pittsburgh area. McCain leads by double digits in Harrisburg and ties Obama in Johnstown.

PLEASE MAKE IT VIRAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Greg from Brooklyn, NY Oct 7th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT)

John McCain: Early Improprieties.

IT'S WORST THAN THE KEATING 5 AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THE MEDIA IS GIVING HIM A PASS

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By Balloons Across America Oct 7th 2008 at 4:56 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:56 pm EDT)

mccain is still as grimmy as ever... I had no idea that he was weird looking even back then... What a bold faced liar he is! His lying days are over!!

+++New PA Poll+++ | Report to Admin

By eric4obama Oct 7th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT)

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SurveyUSA Poll

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Obama 55, McCain 40 (Obama +15)

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NC | Report to Admin

By Noel Charles Winston-Salem, North Carolina Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT)

Election Day Registration

Election Day Registration, also known as "same-day voter registration," permits eligible citizens to register and vote on Election Day. Election Day Registration significantly increases the opportunity for all citizens to cast a vote and participate in democracy.

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North Carolina

Deadline for registering to vote is Friday, October 10, 2008.

The Motherlode of All Voter Registration Information That You Need

It is bookmark time and forwarding the LINK time. All 50 States of the Union, Voter Registration Information Here.

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NC | Report to Admin

By Noel Charles Winston-Salem, North Carolina Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT)

Election Day Registration

Election Day Registration, also known as "same-day voter registration," permits eligible citizens to register and vote on Election Day. Election Day Registration significantly increases the opportunity for all citizens to cast a vote and participate in democracy.

Link

North Carolina

Deadline for registering to vote is Friday, October 10, 2008.

The Motherlode of All Voter Registration Information That You Need

It is bookmark time and forwarding the LINK time. All 50 States of the Union, Voter Registration Information Here.

Link

Debate Response | Report to Admin

By SMraleigh Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT)

McCain: I have now copied all Barack OBama's financial policies, because they are the only ones that will work, my friends.

Obama: I am glad to see that John agrees with me (instead of I agree with John) on ...........

CHNAGE YOU DON'T WANT | Report to Admin

By Dr. Sam Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT)

MCCAIN AND PALIN SHOULD BE CHARGED WITH PUBLIC INCITEMENT

In some European countries (Britain for one) McCain and Palin would be charged with public incitement for calling Obama a terrorist or implying that he is one, that “he is not one of us” and suggestively using his middle name to imply that he is an Arab terrorist in disguise. A sheriff in uniform (shockingly) made this shameful speech calling Obama’s middle name for effect—making it seem like a state-sponsored action (NOTE: Florida Governor and Joe Sen. Lieberman were watching approvingly). During Palin’s public addresses in California and Florida someone in the crowd shouted that Obama is a “terrorist” and in Florida one person raised the issue of assassination. The shout rang out: “Kill him.” What better proof than this that McCain and Palin are inciting the crowd to harm Obama? The Secret Service and the Justice Department should take such public speeches more seriously. The question now is: Who is the real John McCain? Remember that McCain was a Board member of an extremist organization (Singlaub’s US Council for World Freedom) that provided a forum for anti-Semites, racists and supported terrorist ultra-right wing death squads in Nicaragua and other Latin American countries. Secondly, why is McCain so angry—especially against Obama? There are so many who would hold McCain and rifle-packing Joe Six Pack responsible should anything ever happen to Obama! Clearly, this is McCain-Palin idea of change—cultural division, hatred, and conflict, anger and total avoidance of what really matters to the people like health care, economic prosperity, security at home, and popular leadership of the US abroad.

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By Concerned for our future Oct 7th 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT)

Yes! We should not be silenced about this. We should demand justice. I can't believe that a man in uniform was able to behave like a leader of a lynch mob. Yes we need to call it a lynch mob because it is

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By We Need Obama Oct 7th 2008 at 4:47 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:47 pm EDT)

Incitement, yes! forward to headquarters right away

New Thread up | Report to Admin

By Tori from Greenville,SC Oct 7th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT)

NBLB Link

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Oct 7th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT)

New Thread

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The Obama Ghost Writer Guild needs your help. | Report to Admin

By Jude Oct 7th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT)

Over the last few weeks, we've built a network of people in battleground states (CO, FL, IN, MO, NC, NV, OH, PA, VA, OR) who submit our articles and letters to the editor to local newspapers. Now we urgently need more volunteers in these states, especially VA, PA, OH and FL.

All we are asking is a few minutes to email letters (with modifications if you wish) to newspapers in your state. They are well researched and written by professional writers and we’ll give you easy-to-follow instructions on how to use them.

If interested, please contact sthieme@kc.rr.com

kudos to Swinger blogger in last blog thread ... | Report to Admin

By rich Oct 7th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT)

Kudos to Swinger blogger in last blog thread ...

... for announcing decision to support Obama for Prsident.

It looks like the majority of swing voters are starting to swing towards Obama:

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YES WE CAN | Report to Admin

By eric4obama Oct 7th 2008 at 2:56 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 2:56 pm EDT)

Yes WE Can!!!!!!!!!

I feel good about tonight. I think Obama is going to deliver a great performance.

Obama/Biden '08

Palin's CLOSED office government style in Alaska | Report to Admin

By rich Oct 7th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT)

Palin's CLOSED office government style in Alaska:

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Palin pledges of Alaska sunshine marred by secrets

By RITA BEAMISH, Associated Press Writer

6 minutes ago

Sarah Palin's promise for a new era of government openness as the reform governor of Alaska started to crack even before Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign built a wall of protectiveness around her.

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her administration has claimed broad exceptions to Alaska's freedom of information rules to keep government e-mails secret, and it's shown reluctance to disclose documents about sensitive topics, ranging from polar bears to policy issues. And her state's online checkbook is limited in its detail.

Disclosures about private e-mail accounts used by Palin and her top aides have raised questions about whether they were trying to evade disclosure under the state's public records law. Her aides have denied this.

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Palin is dogged by accusations of stonewalling in a home-state investigation into whether she pressured officials to fire her former brother-in-law, a state trooper. After initially promising to cooperate, Palin challenged the lawmakers' impartiality. The results of that investigation are expected to be made public as early as Friday.

"As soon as the heat comes on, the openness and transparency goes away," said Anchorage Daily News editorial page editor Matt Zencey.

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Re: Palin's CLOSED office government style in Alaska | Report to Admin

By Concerned for our future Oct 7th 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 3:58 pm EDT)

I am about to send mails to just about all media outlet demending them to cover SarahPalin's rally for what they are, a lynch mob. I will point out that an uniform man entice hate in the croiowd and that S Palin speaks like a Hitler.
I hope that you alll join me in calling thse rallies a lynch Mob.

Re: Palin's CLOSED office government style in Alaska | Report to Admin

By Libertarian , antiwar, supporter of Obama Oct 7th 2008 at 4:14 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:14 pm EDT)

Palin is a demagogue who's bringing out the worst in people with her venom filled demonizing of Obama. And she calls herself a Christian.

Pressure | Report to Admin

By Concerned for our future Oct 7th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT)

Everyone pressure the lynch mob mentality relentlessely

Polls are unbelievable | Report to Admin

By jerry25 Oct 7th 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:02 pm EDT)

Just out:
+6 (49-43) OH PPP poll:
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3 weeks ago Obama was down 4 in OH

There was also another OH poll yesterday with Obama up by 6 (Democracy Corps) that slipped through the cracks. Overall we are up 4 pts from last 8 OH polls:
Link

Also +7 in Nevada-Gazette poll out earlier (50-43)

In a poll that hasn't been officially released, there is another PA poll (NPR/West Chester U.) with Obama up by 10 (52-42) I don't have the link anymore.
The NPR poll will BRING DOWN the 11 pt. average lead at RCP in PA (LOL)

I think we should move some force from PA to OHIO now that Registration deadline has passed. Any rallies by the Clinton's or Biden in PA should be moved to OH IMO. Thoughts?

Today's Gallup was surprising again (+9) A new record. This confirms that yesterdays attacks probably didn't hurt Obama.

I just wish that the stock market would level off and save its down days for another 3 weeks. I want a country left for Obama to govern.

Re: Polls are unbelievable | Report to Admin

By jerry25 Oct 7th 2008 at 4:16 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:16 pm EDT)

Yesterday I mailed in my mother's absentee ballot, for Obama, here in PA.

Has anyone in the media realized that Palin has probably enraged Democrats to give at least $30 million more for Obama and has United the Democratic party, including those over 65?

I suspect the campaign will release September numbers if it needs a boost. My guess is 75 million.

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By Theresa LV Oct 7th 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT)

Registering voters is only part of the battle - now you have to keep them energized to vote. Not an easy task, at times.

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By Blair Oct 7th 2008 at 4:04 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:04 pm EDT)

Does anyone know if what the Sheriff did yesterday at the Palin rally is legal? Meaning speaking out against Obama and campaigning(racial hatred) if you can call it that. Being a military wife I know active duty can't publicly support any candidate. You would think law enforcement would be the same as they are public servants.

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By Czarina JB in Arizona Oct 7th 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:12 pm EDT)

For one thing, he introduced him as Barack Hussein Obama.

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By Victoria in PA Oct 7th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT)

You are correct. They're supposed to be impartial. i've spoken with Troopers about canvassing who've said they couldn't b/c of their positions.

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By jerry25 Oct 7th 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT)

I was thinking the same thing, especially since he was in uniform.
I was surprised no one in the Media said anything.

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By Nacola Oct 7th 2008 at 4:52 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:52 pm EDT)

I thought that also, he was in uniform? Is that legal?

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By kim the first time voter Oct 7th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT)

i agree and i also herd from the crowd that mention kill, i hope i heard that right.

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By Blair Oct 7th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 5:25 pm EDT)

Upon talking to a VA BCH officer a few minutes ago its not allowed in uniform.I went to my local precint while out to ? it. An officer can be reprimanded which leads me to anyone in the FL area where this took place please call and complain.

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By Sam from Jasper, AL Oct 7th 2008 at 4:09 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:09 pm EDT)

At the start of this election cycle I was going to vote for Obama, but as I researched I became unhappy. You run down McCain and Pailin and most people blindly believe you. I have researched all voting records and have come to a conclusion. That conclusion is that the best team would be McCain- Biden. They at least take a stand on issues.Now I realize that this is probably not going to make it on to the comment section of this blog; but someone is going to have to read it. No Vote or Present is not good enough to lead this country. I think that you should be honest with the people who plan to vote for you and show themyour voting record. A lot of the people who like you might get upset and see that you don't "Practice what you preach". Link . That is the sight where people can really see how you feel about Change.
Peace Out.

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By Theresa LV Oct 7th 2008 at 4:16 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:16 pm EDT)

You're being far from honest when you say you "researched" anything.

For one thing, you would know what a "present" vote really means in the Illinois legislature. You wouldn't simply being spewing repub talking points

And well, your touting of McCain is simply mind boggling. His actions in the past few weeks since the economic melt down are frightening.

Now Joe Biden is great on any ticket.

So, my advice to you is actually read unbiased information, especially the rules of the Illinois state legislature. Read McCain's actual voting record and not what he says it is. Wow, you must have used the same reading material as Palin

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By Keira Oct 7th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT)

John McCain has missed 420 votes (64.1%) during the current Congress. The highest after a senator who had a stroke. You need to work on your research skills (product of the no child left behind fiasco?).

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By dannaseattle Oct 7th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT)

rid

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By In My Lifetime Oct 7th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:27 pm EDT)

Read your post and checked your link. The voting record I saw was consistent with Obama's values and mine. That's why I support him. No surprises here.

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By Concerned for our future Oct 7th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:30 pm EDT)

Maccain/Palin a lynch mob

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By Michele Oct 7th 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT)

Voting records in the Senate are complicated undertakings, particularly when a vote of Present is a tactic to elicit more information at the table.

Senator Obama has been consistent in his political demeanor over his public life. The team of Obama-Biden is the best to come along in a very long time.

Despite his penchant for 'straight talk', I wouldnt trust McCain as far as I could throw him. He has voted BUSH 90% of the time. No thanks.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

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By Steve Pugh Oct 7th 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT)

Here is my bumpersticker:

If "Stay the Course" is the right answer
John McCain is the right choice.

It seems to be his answer to both the war and the economy.

Poll after poll..Obama on top! | Report to Admin

By Stephen from Berlin Oct 7th 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:18 pm EDT)

There is no game changer even after long anticipated Town hall meeting. here are the facts
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By Stephen from Berlin Oct 7th 2008 at 4:19 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:19 pm EDT)

There is no game changer even after long anticipated Town hall meeting. here are the facts
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Poll after poll..Obama on top! | Report to Admin

By Stephen from Berlin Oct 7th 2008 at 4:20 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:20 pm EDT)

There is no game changer even after long anticipated Town hall meeting. here are the facts
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By Chriss Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT)

Yesterday in the State of Arkansas, my husband for the very first time registered to vote, he is 45 years old and has never voted. He will be voting for Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden. Well done guys if you can get my southern husband to vote for you you have it made! He has had it with the repubs and their dirty tricks campaigning and is now a new member of the Democrat party!

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By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) Oct 7th 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:34 pm EDT)

You posted this great news in the right place!

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By Karen Hussein kaffiyeh wearing American who thinks Reggie Love has an awesome job Oct 7th 2008 at 4:54 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:54 pm EDT)

FANTASTIC! Tell your husband I said, "Welcome!"

I have a friend who is 57 and has never voted--hard to believe. Imagine my surprise when I ran into her at an Obama rally in February! She is registered now and will vote for the first time in her life for Obama/Biden.

I think the lines waiting to vote on November 4 will go on forever. Pack your lunch folks!

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By Obamakim Oct 7th 2008 at 5:30 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 5:30 pm EDT)

Or better yet walk up to everyone you know and ask "Have you voted yet?" (If you're in a state that has early voting).

If not tell them where they can (give them the address) and all of the reasons to do so (no long lines, avoid risking something happening on election day that keeps you from voting, if you vote early you also make lines shorter for those that aren't and keep ppl from having to leave before voting).

This is one way to up our turnout. It's easy and doesn't require you talking to ppl you don't know.

I've gotten many coworkers to register and/or early vote this way. I still know who hasn't voted yet and will continue to ask them until they have indeed cast their ballot for Obama.

Our moment is NOW! | Report to Admin

By Stephen from Berlin Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT)

There is no game changer even after long anticipated Town hall meeting. here are the facts
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By Citizen Earth For Obama Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT)

After I and my wife got our citizenship last week, we have just received our voting registration cards here in Williamsburg, VA. I will be voting on November 4 so we can vote not just for our next POTUS, BO, but also to the whole democratic ticket, including the senate seat for Mark Warner.
In honor of two more votes to our guy in the battleground of VA please donate to my FR page.

Obama 2008, 2012

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By Vincent Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT)

McCain believs, or so he says, that if we were to give the oil co. $4 billions in tax breaks, they will tricklr it down to consumers. The trend is that those with money and power seek more money and power and are reluctant to share in the profits. Just look at the current situation of the record profits for this quater.

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By Helped turn VA Blue...Now Craving for a Blue Texas! Oct 7th 2008 at 4:23 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:23 pm EDT)

I would like to share my story as a community organizer this past weekend. The last time I went out to knock doors in Northern Virginia, I was dispatched to a neighborhood that was hard to crack. Even though I did not register anybody on that day, I felt that I had still played a role in giving an Obama/Biden Touch. It was good public relations.

Being the last weekend prior to the registration deadline, I had to knock doors. As usual, I arrived to a packed office of beaming and willing Obama/Biden supporters.

This time around, the ground on the neighborhood was soft, hopeful and inspiring! There were more Obama/Biden supporters! On seeing my Obama T-shirt, two of McCain supporters did not want anything to do with me. The doors were quickly closed! Two were open minded to listen to me. Their reason for supporting McCain:I am in the Military. My response: I kindly request you to conduct further research on McCains record with the veterans! After our discussions, one said to me: As a republican, I may actually vote for Obama because of the need for checks and balances, transparency and accountability. Republicans have been in office for eight years!; I agreed and used the same message for my talking points

After firing up and being fired up by my neighbors (yes, many admired the fact that I was in action knocking doors). I returned to my car and headed back to the office after a successful operation! But not yet. On my way, I stopped in a bus stop and asked if everyone was registered to vote. One person signed up! Finally, it was time to head back to the office and what do I meet: a beehive of Obama/Biden army of community organizers fired up and ready to knock those doors on the evening shift.

Please donate:
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Side Note: If McCain brings up the experience issue, Barack should respond by stating that: If experience means deregulation, I do need that kind of poor judgment experience that will send us to a recession or on poor judgment that send us to a war in Iraq.

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By Elizabeth, RI - ain't got nothing but LOVE for ya Oct 7th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT (Updated Oct 7th 2008 at 4:26 pm EDT)

What happened to it....we've done this thread before...