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By BarbaraM Jan 29th 2008 at 8:05 pm EST

This is an excellent speech and the smiles in those photos are great!

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By Rick Jan 29th 2008 at 8:16 pm EST

Hey everyone, just my periodic reposting here of Latino media, including local outlets for the Obama campaign to reach Latino voters, an important bloc in the Tsunami Tuesday states.

Remember, as always-- emphasize that Barack Obama would not only stop the hated INS raids against Latinos, but that he has also consistently been against that repugnant border barrier, while Hillary Clinton supported it. This is an important differentiator and it helps to move Latinos away form Hillary's camp and decisively into Obama's!

Here's the list:

Spanish-language radio stations (very large and useful list, nationwide):

Latino newspapers, another large list:
Link

Various Latino magazines: People en Español, Buen Hogar (Good Housekeeping in Spanish), Vanidades, Selecciones (Reader's Digest), Para Todos, Tu Dinero and many others. (Also some local magazines such as Que Onda Magazine, San Antonio.)

Many television stations: Majors like Univisión, Telemundo, Telefutura but also Azteca, Galavisión, Discovery and other cable stations en español. Bulletin boards in Latino communities are valuable information sources in cities big and small.

As for the newspapers, big names like La Opinión are obviously important, but getting your name in the smaller players can help reach targeted communities and get interviews, endorsements. Some of the highlights:

Monitor Hispano (Arizona) Link
La Voz, Arizona: Link
Prensa Hispana, AZ: Link
La Estrella de Tucson:
Link
Al Dia, Philadelphia and Dallas: Link
Rumbo (many Texas cities): Link
Ahora Si! (Texas): Link
La Prensa San Antonio: Link
Mundo Hispánico, Georgia Link
La Voz Washington/Oregon: Link
La Opinión in Los Angeles Link
Hoy, LA: Link
El Mundo, LA: Link
El Tiempo Latino in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland: Link
Washington Hispanic: Link
La Guia Familiar, LA: Link
El Mensajero, San Francisco: Link
La Prensa San Diego: Link
Hoy, La Voz Hispana, and Viva New York in NYC
El Imparcial: Link
El Mundo, La Semana and El Tiempo, Boston: Link
La Voz Hispana, CT: Link
El Sentinel (Florida): Link and Link
La Prensa (Florida): Link
Nuevo Siglo, Tampa: Link
La Voz, Colorado: Link
Kansas City Hispanic News: Link
La Oferta, SF, CA: Link
La Voz Independiente, NC: Link
La Prensa Hispana, Indio, CA:
Link

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:53 pm EST

Thank you for the info

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By Eric from Lusby, MD Jan 29th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

Thanks Rick...I am reaching out as well.

The Time is Now

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By latinObama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:13 pm EST

Thanks Rick. Would you please tell me more about where I can find the info that tells Obama oposes the construction or the fence and Hillary favors it.

I haven't been able to find it and it is very important an issue for the latino community, specially in bordering states.

That thing alone can be a major issue to convince the undecided latinos to vote for Barack.

Go Obama GO!!!

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By Mario from Austin, TX Jan 29th 2008 at 9:57 pm EST

hey

its from the not always top-tier ny daily news:
Link
from april 23 2006, reported by lcasimir@nydailynews.com

in case the url gets munged, search the title:
"HIL: BORDER NEEDS WALL She backs legalization, two-step security plan"

interesting indeed...

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By Paul S.T. Jan 29th 2008 at 11:50 pm EST

obama voted for the fence-so did HRC

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By Joy Whitman Jan 30th 2008 at 1:11 am EST

Great idea - I am contacting Le Semana in Tulsa.

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By Nonie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:18 pm EST

Link

nsider Report Special Edition

Who Will Al Gore Endorse Now That
Teddy Has Spoken?

Sen. Ted Kennedy’s endorsement of Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination should come as no surprise to readers of Newsmax’s Insider Report, which has disclosed Kennedy’s membership in the so-called “Gang of Four” Hillary Clinton haters.

The Four — Kennedy, John Kerry, Howard Dean, and Al Gore — have pledged to stop Hillary from getting the nomination, and each has his own reason for detesting Clinton.

Newsmax has learned from Democratic sources that Gore is said to be waiting until after the primaries on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5 to enter the fray with an endorsement.

Story continues below . . .

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By Nonie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:25 pm EST

Insider Report Special Edition

Who Will Al Gore Endorse Now That
Teddy Has Spoken?

Sen. Ted Kennedy’s endorsement of Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination should come as no surprise to readers of Newsmax’s Insider Report, which has disclosed Kennedy’s membership in the so-called “Gang of Four” Hillary Clinton haters.

The Four — Kennedy, John Kerry, Howard Dean, and Al Gore — have pledged to stop Hillary from getting the nomination, and each has his own reason for detesting Clinton.

Newsmax has learned from Democratic sources that Gore is said to be waiting until after the primaries on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5 to enter the fray with an endorsement.

Story continues below . . .

The word in political circles is that if Obama appears the winner that day, Gore will endorse him — in hopes of driving the final nail into the coffin of the Hillary Clinton campaign.

As the Insider Report has disclosed on several occasions beginning in June 2005, Kennedy and Gore have been disgusted by Bill and Hillary Clinton’s moderate politics.

Both were disturbed by Hillary’s hawkish stance on the Iraq war. Early on in the 2008 race, Kennedy had even endorsed Kerry for the 2008 nomination.

In his endorsement speech Monday, Kennedy praised Hillary Clinton, but then made veiled comparisons with her and Obama, noting that the Illinois senator opposed the Iraq war from the beginning and that he does not “demonize” his opponents.

Who could Uncle Ted be referring to with those comments?

Former White House hopeful Gore blames his 2000 loss on Hillary, whom he says siphoned off key resources to her Senate race.

Howard Dean blames the Clintons for his 2004 campaign woes. A year earlier, Clinton had launched a behind-the-scenes campaign to pressure fellow Democrats not to support Dean for president.

As the Insider Report disclosed in July 2006, Dean supporters were unhappy with Clinton’s stand on Iraq and her cautious shift to the center. And Sen. Kerry feels Hillary stabbed him in the back, promising to go all out to support his 2004 White House campaign but then doing as little as possible to help him.

Newsmax.com cited Kerry’s membership in the Gang of Four on Jan. 10 after Kerry announced his endorsement of Obama for president. Now Kennedy has joined him.

Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has not yet endorsed a candidate, but insiders say he

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

I still believe he will endorse Obama soon

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By AshleyfromOKC Jan 29th 2008 at 8:57 pm EST

Insiders say he what?

The ending being cut off was like a season finale!!! If your post was a TV show, I would definitely tune in next season!!!

Tell me more!

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ Jan 29th 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

I'm not sure if I trust this post.

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By Joy IA Jan 29th 2008 at 9:58 pm EST

I'm with you momof3... this post has been posted and reposted through many threads...
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From Wikipedia:
Newsmax Media is a news organization founded by journalist Christopher W. Ruddy and based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It runs the Newsmax.com website and publishes Newsmax Magazine. Ruddy, who serves as editor-in-chief, describes Newsmax.com as "the leading independent online news site with a conservative perspective."

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By Sakina from Orlando, FL Jan 29th 2008 at 10:04 pm EST

It is very clear now that billary had been planning and plotting this all along for a long time for a presidential bid for a democratic win in 2008 . She didnot give her full support to gore so republicans could win in 2000 and did what you said about howard dean in 2004 because he was getting stronger and backed a weaker candidate kerry so bush can win again in 2004.The clintons are in a way responsible for putting republicans for 8 years while she got the sympathy votes to become a senator while waiting for a democratic easy win in 2008. One thing she is realizing now is how fast that dream is slipping away and hence those theatrics in NH and people fell for it. Is this what we are looking for in a leader of the new millenium. She stood by while this country was ravaged by a fool bush for 8 long years just to fullfill her ambitions. People need to know she is a back stabber and would go to any lengths by hook and by crook to win. She is dangerous and the clintons need to be stopped NOW before they do any more damage. Ted K., Kerry, Howard dean and gore should stop her madness and prevent her winning this elections and speak out openly. They owe it to the innocent and guillible people of America and tell the truth about her.

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By Obama4ever Jan 29th 2008 at 8:36 pm EST

LET'S GET B. RICHARDSON ENDORSEMENT.

The Democrats
Richardson's Choice
By Jose Antonio Vargas

SANTA FE, N.M. -- Gov. Bill Richardson's phone has been ringing off the hook. Sen. Hillary Clinton called Sunday night. That was followed by a call from former president Bill Clinton, then a call from Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who's supporting Clinton. Sen. Barack Obama called twice Monday morning.

And, at around 4 p.m. Monday, as we entered Richardson's office on the fourth floor of the state Capitol here, Richardson was finishing up a 15-minute phone conversation.

"That was Teddy," Richardson told The Trail. Sen. Ted Kennedy, who alongside his niece Caroline and son Patrick endorsed Obama at a packed rally at American University just hours before, is scheduled to stump for the Illinois senator in northern New Mexico Wednesday night. Kennedy is urging Richardson to support Obama. "Teddy's argument is that Obama can bring people together," Richardson said. "That's his rationale."

As the highest-ranking Hispanic in the Democratic Party, Richardson's endorsement is being aggressively sought by the Clinton and Obama campaigns. California, Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico are among the 22 states voting next week, and each have sizable Hispanic electorates. Richardson, who cruised to re-election as New Mexico governor in 2006, is a popular figure in the Hispanic community.

If Richardson is to endorse either Clinton or Obama -- "I might, I might not, how's that for an answer?" -- he said he'll do so by the end of the week.

"If I do endorse, it's going to be a gut feeling. It's not going to be about statistics, about past ties," Richardson said. "I've been on the campaign trail with both of them. I feel that I know them. I feel I know the issues. I feel I know what makes them both tick."

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:56 pm EST

This is an important endorsement, we need this

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By Florida4Obama08 Jan 29th 2008 at 10:53 pm EST

I urge everybody to email Gov. Bill Richardson asking for his endorsement to Barack Obama. It would go a looooong way with the Latino community. I already sent my email, follow the lonk below to send yours:

Link

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By Alex in Lex Jan 29th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

watch Barack's grandmother's cousin. She loves Barack, she is fired up and ready to go.
Link

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By RAH Jan 29th 2008 at 9:32 pm EST

Noticed how the reporter asked her what she thought about Hillary, and she said, she didn't want to think about it. Also she's a Republican, but doesn't like the current field, but she is a strong supporter of Barack. She is very proud and said Barack, speech and mannerism reminds her of her father.

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By Time Words Jan 29th 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

This video needs to go up on its own, she is so sweet and real like Obama

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By Liberal Atheist Jan 29th 2008 at 10:24 pm EST

True! She seems so genuinely sweet. Are Barack's grandparents still alive? I like his grandpa Stanley. He looks cool, especially in the Hawaii picture on the beach.

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By JonnieRae Jan 30th 2008 at 1:15 am EST

I wrote him today. Please flood him with mail. We need him before Super Tuesday. Ditto Gore. If he is going to endorse, the time is now.

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By Jo Ann Jan 29th 2008 at 9:59 pm EST

I have the flu and was not able to go to the rally in Eldorado today but I was still able to watch both rallies today the one in Eldorado and the one in KC on cnn. I was also able to watch the Kennedys endorsement at American university and Kerrys endorsement in SC. they were all live via internet all you have to do is find the time when he will be having a rally then check out CNN.com and to the right will be a section that has live videos. I hope that we will all be able to view more throughout the following months it really helps me feel more in the loop. Enjoy and hope you all will be able to catch one

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By Erin *YES WE CAN!* from KS Jan 29th 2008 at 10:50 pm EST

Still sick? Sorry to hear you didn't get to go!

Hope you feel better soon, the rally was great!

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 10:02 pm EST

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama

Link

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By Liberal Atheist Jan 29th 2008 at 10:41 pm EST

Wow.......I've watched that speech for a 100th time already and I am still shaken in my seat watching it again, with the awesome music in the background.

If we could get the Great Lion to deliver this fiery speech to 20 or so major university campuses, we can inspire the new generation to stand up for change on Feb. 5. Ask them to "convert" their elders, cousins, in-laws... to come out for Obama.

WE WON 8 COUNTIES!! TIED in ONE!! | Report to Admin

By Kyle "a CHANGE GONNA COME" Greene Jan 29th 2008 at 10:05 pm EST

I just went on CNN site to look at the counties we won and SINCE we went along to the rules we signed off WE STILL were able to win:

ALACHUA
DUVAL
ESCAMBIA
GADSDEN
HAMILTON
JACKSON - 3 way tie
JEFFERSON
LEON
MADISON

NOW REMEMBER!!! In my home state of SOUTH CAROLINA ALL CAMPAIGNS WORKED HARD TO WIN MY STATE. But at the end of the day WE WON 44 of the 46 COUNTIES!! So I say we can walk away with our heads HIGH on these results. Just imagine if Barack campaign in Flordia...........

p.s. I've heard many sources say a lot of Flordia voters cast their ballots early and wish they had NOT and that Barack did extermly well with voters TODAY.

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By J.L. Jan 30th 2008 at 5:56 am EST

I would be interested in the results (and demographics) of the Early-Voters. I have looked but have not found any information.

Anyone?

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 10:10 pm EST

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama

Link

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:21 pm EST

Sweet Kansas ! Thanks

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

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By Tara Jan 29th 2008 at 10:52 pm EST

My husband and I both just signed the petition- I will pass the word along to others!

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By Kelly from Illinois Jan 29th 2008 at 11:18 pm EST

Just signed the petition, also.

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By JonnieRae Jan 30th 2008 at 1:21 am EST

Done!! Thanks for all your hard work on this!!

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By Sharlene in NV for Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 11:51 pm EST

Where is part one?
I think the tone is harsh and you are asking to much. Would Obama approve of this?
Don't get me wrong. I am an ABC (anybody but Clinton) and have worked hard for Obama in my state.

Sorry, I won't sign.

Shar

Please help my friends | Report to Admin

By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 11:04 pm EST

My friends, this is a moment which we cannot become passive to win this upcoming Feb 5th date. We must activity promote our case on behalf of Mr. Obama. Please if you have a Myspace, Facebook, Blogs, etc. Please post my videos on there of Barack Obama’s passionate Speeches so everyone has an opportunity to judge for himself or herself who this wonderful man really is. The only reason Hillary Clinton won such a large margin in Florida is simply because every American knows who Hillary Clinton is because of Bill Clinton and the Clinton name and not everybody knows Barack Obama. I want to make it fair for everyone to know this man. Please help.

Thank You

Matthew

Link

Those pictures look great | Report to Admin

By Vegas mama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:06 pm EST

Look at all those people Fired Up and Ready to GO

we have to raise the white vote! | Report to Admin

By Laurie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:08 pm EST

We have to concentrate on the White vote! I am so appalled as a white woman in Missouri that so many people in this country are still so colored locked in their heads! It is time to move on from Black and White and vote for the best person for this Presidency!
Go Barack!

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By Charmed Jan 29th 2008 at 8:12 pm EST

I'm watching him live on CNN and his awesome....I made my FIRST donation EVER today to Obama!!!!!!!

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By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:14 pm EST

Good for you--congatulations on your very good sense!!

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By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:14 pm EST

Good for you--congratulations on your very good sense!!

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By HHH Hussein (Harmony, Happiness, Hope) Jan 29th 2008 at 8:24 pm EST

Charmed--

Thanks for making your first donation. Money well spent!!

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By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 11:06 pm EST

My friends, this is a moment which we cannot become passive to win this upcoming Feb 5th date. We must activity promote our case on behalf of Mr. Obama. Please if you have a Myspace, Facebook, Blogs, etc. Please post my videos on there of Barack Obama’s passionate Speeches so everyone has an opportunity to judge for himself or herself who this wonderful man really is. The only reason Hillary Clinton won such a large margin in Florida is simply because every American knows who Hillary Clinton is because of Bill Clinton and the Clinton name and not everybody knows Barack Obama. I want to make it fair for everyone to know this man. Please help.

Thank You

Matthew

Link

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By Beth in VA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:44 pm EST

Yay Charmed!!! I saw an Obama ad today and it was beautiful--you're helping to get these ads aired!

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:56 pm EST

Good for you

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By Duane Jan 29th 2008 at 10:01 pm EST

Charmed - you are part of the family! Hopefully the first of more to come. This is a great investment! We just need to make sure we spread the word!!!

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By IManOBAMAmama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Laurie,

SIGN UP TO MAKE PHONE CALLS TO WOMEN!!!

IF I could do this, anybody could do this!!

The scripts are right there. Read them first, then DIVE IN!!!

just make 5 calls. I promise you. It will work out fine!!!

I started with 5. I'm going to do at least 5 a night. Now I know that's small, but hey, it's a start.

I got a wonderful woman who said she was definitely voting for Obama. When I asked about volunteering, she said "I can't!! I'm 80 years old"

I said, "YES YOU CAN!!! You can talk to all of your girlfriends!!"

And she laughed and said, "Oh, I've convinced them all already! They are so tired of me!!!" And then we laughed together!!

Peace!!

I'm an OBAMA mama!!

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By Liza from Milpitas Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

I just called two people. If I can do it so can you all. Action everyone.....

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 10:03 pm EST

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama

Link

I am so scared! | Report to Admin

By Laurie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:13 pm EST

Please! America needs to wake up and realize that the thoughts of your grandparents and parents against race should be out the window now just like slavery went out! IT is TIME FOR BARACK OBAMA AS OUR PRESIDENT! HE IS THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE PRESIDENCY THAT HAPPENS TO BE A BRILLIANT BLACK MAN! I TAKE PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT HE IS A GREAT MAN AND I AM A REPUBLICAN READY TO CROSS LINES ON FEB. 5TH! LONG WAY TO GO IN A FEW DAYS! FIRED UP AND READY TO GO! WE HAVE TO SOMEHOW GET PEOPLE TO REALIZE THAT HE IS THE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE FOR CHANGE!

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By Troy Williams Jan 29th 2008 at 9:02 pm EST

i don't think it has to do with race, its that white american voters tend to be older and older people tend to take their time in deciding who to vote for and tend be more cautious about joining revolutions like this.

also some people think he is just to good to be true and are very pessisistic about the future of this country, and i am an educated balck man and this is my opinion. but if they want 8 more years of negativity then they should either choose the clintons and their corruption or reward the GOP for the past 8 years.

obama 08

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By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:42 pm EST

Don't be scared Troy,my husband I have been waiting for Barack for all forty-five years of our marriage.We have your back.

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 10:11 pm EST

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama

Link

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:22 pm EST

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

A natural born leader | Report to Admin

By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:13 pm EST

He just makes me feel as though I have some power after all. I like that he stresses accountability and looking after each other.

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By S v K Jan 29th 2008 at 8:16 pm EST

how are we doing in Florida's Beauty Contest?

SvK

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By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:21 pm EST

cnn has her getting 48% with 31% of the votes in. Obama is getting 30%-which isn't too bad considering the mess the FL primary is. McCain and Romney are virtually tied with Giuliani a "distant" third.

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By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 8:55 pm EST

Well yeah, I don't think he campaigned at all down there, right??
But I am sorry the Dem party should not count Florida or Michigan as the states were told would happen, THaT ain't Right!!

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:57 pm EST

Not bad for not even competing there

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By Laurie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:18 pm EST

I AGREE WITH YOU! why is it that women are so voting for Hillary just because she is a woman! Barack is going to help this nation in ways that people are not even thinking! There will be a woman in office soon I am sure but we NEED barack obama in there now! If hillary clinton were as honest and reliable as barack I would be voting for her! But........ she is owned by the lobbyist! Please women wake up! I promise you this! When there is a woman that is honest running I will campaign beside you just as strong as I am campaigning for Barack!

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By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:27 pm EST

That is right-I would like to see a female president, too--but not She Who Shall Remain Nameless. She has not stood on her own, she has relied heavily on her erstwhile spouse to bully people into voting for her. She does not represent the hardworking women of this country. I keep harping on it. I cannot understand voting for someone for whom I have no respect and who has not shown leadership ability--quite the opposite--she polarizes and divides.

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By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

Hi, Sandra, my dear friend. I think I am doing okay. It is nice to be back! (I sorta got mad at my internet company and had to do without it for awhile). I love to read your posts and I agree completely with you. I want the best person, the best this country can produce--we ra!"ise up our children, send them off to college and we certainly expect them to be good citizens. Barack is; billary is not. I find it hard to curb my enthusiasm for him. I keep thinking, " Yes indeedy! Okay NOW we are getting somewhere!" If you read his words or hear him speak, there is nobody out there who can touch him.
Take good care and love to you and yours, Sandra.

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By Holds Jan 30th 2008 at 10:24 am EST

Is it just me, or do Chelsea's facial expressions always seem to say "I'd be having more fun at an Obama rally"?

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

Great point

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By marti Jan 29th 2008 at 8:35 pm EST

yes, I get confused by women voting for Hillary. None of the nuturing qualities are apparent in her that many people feel have been missing from our leadership by having only men leaders. Barack actually has more of those qualities...nurturing, charming, warm, caring, family oriented.

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By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 8:58 pm EST

I have been asking all along. What has she done. She alone, what work can you tag to her and only her. Plus the mud and dirt the Republicans can pull up against her, unlike Obama. Remember they had a multimillion dollar defense fund set up?
But Ted Kennedy said it right, Obama has a unique ability, and we must embrace.
No hatred to HRC, ugh, but Obama is just the ONE!

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By mamafoxof3 Jan 29th 2008 at 10:54 pm EST

Laurie, I just got off the phone with my 69 year old mother and asked her the same question. Her answer was that she wants to see a woman in the White House in her lifetime. I then asked her whether she'd rather see a woman who may not be able to be trusted, or a black man who can bring the country back together in a way it hasn't seen in 40 years.

We talked for nearly two and half hours and I think I have her convinced.

To show what this man is capable of, he's now brought five members from three generations (my mom and her sister, my sister and myself, and my daughter) of educated white middle class independant thinking women together for one man. We range in age from 18 to 69. We live in three different states (Maine, Kansas & California)

The truly amazing thing is that my sister and I agree on this. We don't agree on anything.

Florida Results | Report to Admin

By MarkO Jan 29th 2008 at 8:50 pm EST

Real-time Florida results for those interested.

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By Deaf/Visual-Dependent Diverse People for Obama! Jan 29th 2008 at 11:20 pm EST

Several countries including the largest one- Miami-Dade- nobody bothered to show up to vote! Only 19% of Democrats showed up- sheesh- this *is* a beauty pageant!

New CT Poll | Report to Admin

By Jim Jan 29th 2008 at 8:16 pm EST

New Poll gives Barack a great shot in CT:

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:23 pm EST

he did well in FL on todays voters without
a campaign

it looks like he has a bounce :)

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By Miss.Jessica (CA) Jan 29th 2008 at 8:33 pm EST

I agree

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

Agreed

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:13 pm EST

It is terrible that she had to use a non-contest to try to boost her campaign

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:23 pm EST

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

Re: New CT Poll | Report to Admin

By olivia Jan 29th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

LOL. Is she really giving an victory speech?! I think HRC is losing it. Seriously.

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By Liberal Atheist Jan 29th 2008 at 10:56 pm EST

Did she give a victory speech for her win in Michigan over "Uncommitted"? Hillary: "Senator Uncommitted has just called to congratulate me on my big win". What a phony! No wonder she only does well with uneducated, low-income, and unskilled workers. Not to snub anyone, but those are low-info voters who vote based on name recognition. I don't think many of them even have access to the internet or use one or cable TV to hear what Obama has to say.

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By JonnieRae Jan 30th 2008 at 1:27 am EST

Oh, if true, that is amazing news. And if that was before the Kennedy endorsement, the numbers will go up. I grew up in CT. and the older folks love him, he was breakthrough as the first Catholic president and they love all the Kennedys.

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By HHH Hussein (Harmony, Happiness, Hope) Jan 29th 2008 at 8:27 pm EST

Jim--

We should be done with polls after New Hampshire. DON'T BELIEVE THE POLLS!!!!!

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By Jim Jan 29th 2008 at 8:41 pm EST

Agreed, however...it is still nice to see.

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By Beth in VA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:45 pm EST

Bernard is correct--we can't rest on any laurels or polls.

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Still a good sign

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Jan 29th 2008 at 9:32 pm EST

Being tied is not good enough. And polls should be taken with a grain of salt. The reason any CHANGE is happening is because of all of us working are @@#$% off until Obama is President.

Time to double, even triple, our efforts now.

It's a great feeling, being on the front lines with all of you!

-Kev

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By Rob Jan 29th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

Connecticut people- email Sen. Dodd asking for his endorsement. Should be easy for him to follow in Kennedy's footsteps

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By Matthew Jan 29th 2008 at 10:11 pm EST

Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama

Link

Re: Inspiration and Ted Kennedy Speech in Massachusetts for Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By JonnieRae Jan 30th 2008 at 1:29 am EST

That's a great idea. Dodd and Kennedy are great friends and Dodd was Kennedy's original choice.

Re: New CT Poll | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:02 pm EST

Good news in that poll

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By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

Thanks it is good to hear a poll to give us the push we need to attack this state with FACTS of OBAMA!

Another | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:17 pm EST

Another large turnout for his apperance, keep it up

Re: Another | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Jan 30th 2008 at 12:57 am EST

Thanks Governor and Senator for standing up in Missouri and Kansas

Campaign Theme Song??? | Report to Admin

By JediMasterMatt "The Force is strong with this one (Obama)" Jan 29th 2008 at 8:17 pm EST

Any time you need a boost, just listen and watch this professional video and song by the Bergevin Brothers....this is just simply fabulous.

I hope the campaign makes this the 'official' theme song of our movement!

Link

Check it out! You'll be glad you did.

OBAMA '08!

Hillary's Final Nail in her Coffin-article | Report to Admin

By Nonie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:19 pm EST

Insider Report Special Edition

Who Will Al Gore Endorse Now That
Teddy Has Spoken?

Sen. Ted Kennedy’s endorsement of Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination should come as no surprise to readers of Newsmax’s Insider Report, which has disclosed Kennedy’s membership in the so-called “Gang of Four” Hillary Clinton haters.

The Four — Kennedy, John Kerry, Howard Dean, and Al Gore — have pledged to stop Hillary from getting the nomination, and each has his own reason for detesting Clinton.

Newsmax has learned from Democratic sources that Gore is said to be waiting until after the primaries on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5 to enter the fray with an endorsement.

Story continues below . . .

Link

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:20 pm EST

the link does not work

please post the full article here

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By Nonie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:23 pm EST

nsider Report Special Edition

Who Will Al Gore Endorse Now That
Teddy Has Spoken?

Sen. Ted Kennedy’s endorsement of Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination should come as no surprise to readers of Newsmax’s Insider Report, which has disclosed Kennedy’s membership in the so-called “Gang of Four” Hillary Clinton haters.

The Four — Kennedy, John Kerry, Howard Dean, and Al Gore — have pledged to stop Hillary from getting the nomination, and each has his own reason for detesting Clinton.

Newsmax has learned from Democratic sources that Gore is said to be waiting until after the primaries on Super Tuesday, Feb. 5 to enter the fray with an endorsement.

Story continues below . . .

The word in political circles is that if Obama appears the winner that day, Gore will endorse him — in hopes of driving the final nail into the coffin of the Hillary Clinton campaign.

As the Insider Report has disclosed on several occasions beginning in June 2005, Kennedy and Gore have been disgusted by Bill and Hillary Clinton’s moderate politics.

Both were disturbed by Hillary’s hawkish stance on the Iraq war. Early on in the 2008 race, Kennedy had even endorsed Kerry for the 2008 nomination.

In his endorsement speech Monday, Kennedy praised Hillary Clinton, but then made veiled comparisons with her and Obama, noting that the Illinois senator opposed the Iraq war from the beginning and that he does not “demonize” his opponents.

Who could Uncle Ted be referring to with those comments?

Former White House hopeful Gore blames his 2000 loss on Hillary, whom he says siphoned off key resources to her Senate race.

Howard Dean blames the Clintons for his 2004 campaign woes. A year earlier, Clinton had launched a behind-the-scenes campaign to pressure fellow Democrats not to support Dean for president.

As the Insider Report disclosed in July 2006, Dean supporters were unhappy with Clinton’s stand on Iraq and her cautious shift to the center. And Sen. Kerry feels Hillary stabbed him in the back, promising to go all out to support his 2004 White House campaign but then doing as little as possible to help him.

Newsmax.com cited Kerry’s membership in the Gang of Four on Jan. 10 after Kerry announced his endorsement of Obama for president. Now Kennedy has joined him.

Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has not yet endorsed a candidate, but insiders say he

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By Nonie Jan 29th 2008 at 8:24 pm EST

Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has not yet endorsed a candidate, but insiders say he is working behind the scenes to promote Obama’s candidacy, in the belief that Hillary is too polarizing to win a general election.

Re: Hillary's Final Nail in her Coffin-article | Report to Admin

By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:29 pm EST

...and Chairman Dean is absolutely correct in that assessment. Good for him, if that is true.

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:04 pm EST

He is right, he needs to endorse Obama

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By Jon Jan 29th 2008 at 9:22 pm EST

Dean's group DFA (Democracy for America) pushed a "true progressives" campaign not long ago, urging Democrats to unite behind Obama or Edwards. While that language has softened, I expect another push before Super Tuesday. Especially if Gore endorses Obama.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 29th 2008 at 9:58 pm EST

That was in part based on our votes to support a truly progressive candidate, which none of us felt Clintons were. By a significant margin. I believe that DK and BO were the two leaders in that and their numbers were comparable.

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By JD from Seal Beach, CA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:22 pm EST

Florida primary doesn't count, and Hillary is going to get more votes, but the exit polls are showing that the voters who decided in the last 10 days are voting for Obama. This shows the impact of the SC win and the Kennedy endorsements.

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

Good point

Re: Campaign Theme Song??? | Report to Admin

By Beth in VA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:33 pm EST

Jedi Master: Great video and song! Very inspiring!

Re: Campaign Theme Song??? | Report to Admin

By Jane from WV Jan 29th 2008 at 9:47 pm EST

Wow!! I love this song!!!

Re: Campaign Theme Song??? | Report to Admin

By iacpt Jan 29th 2008 at 10:02 pm EST

Jedi, Keep posting this!
Many Thanks! (Glad you can't hear me singing along!)
OBAMA 08

Link To FLA results: | Report to Admin

By S v K Jan 29th 2008 at 8:21 pm EST

FLORIDA BEAUTY CONTEST:

live results:

here you go:

Link

SvK

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

It is a joke

MSNBC | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:23 pm EST

MSNBC is actually doing some fair reporting on Hillary's beauty contest.

Alot of the votes Hillary received were early. Before Barack caught fire. Quite a few people who voted today voted for Barack.

MSNBC is also stressing that delegates will not be rewarded.

This Florida thing is nothing. We will do well February 5th.

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By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 8:26 pm EST

THAT'S GREAT NEWS!!

LET'S WORK OUR BUTTS OFF FOR CALIFORNIA!! THEY ALSO HAD EARLY BALLOT VOTING!!

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By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 8:28 pm EST

in terms of florida, i also hope that the media can flesh out the percentages for people who voted today versus people who voted early. i think obama would have an edge there!!

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By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:28 pm EST

I was just thinking the same thing.

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By waterprise2 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:30 pm EST

They are being VERY fair...

reported that over 50% said the Kennedy endorsements were important to them...

said that a lot of people voted VERY early; but the majority of those who voted within the last month are going with Barack...

THAT'S the news!!

Re: MSNBC | Report to Admin

By Sonja_k25 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:42 pm EST

CNN is actually being fair about the Florida contest as well. They are admitting that Sen. Clinton wants them to report this as a major victory for her campaign. Gloria Borger actually said that it is their job to make sure the public knows what is actually going on. I am quite relieved that the media is not spinning this in Sen. Clinton's favor. We can move on after this, and focus on Feb. 5th.

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By Rob Jan 29th 2008 at 8:49 pm EST

The OTHER thing to note is that votes under 25 didn't show up because Barack lived up to the rules and did not campaign there and did not organize there.

MSNBC has not even let her finish!

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:16 pm EST

They should not be encouraging Hillary

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 29th 2008 at 10:03 pm EST

Also of note, one of the biggest draws on the Florida ballot was an income tax vote; those who own property are most likely not the same as those who might be strongest supporters of Barack. I DID SO love the guy taking around the cardboard cutout of Barack!!!

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:23 pm EST

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By Jayne in Boca Raton, Fl Jan 29th 2008 at 8:24 pm EST

About 25 of us were sign waving locally in Florida today and we were the only campaign out there - Dem or Rep! I know a lot of people early voted in Florida for Clinton and there is a lot of buyer's remorse! Someone told me today that two of their friends who early voted for Clinton told her that they wish they had waited and they had made a mistake!

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:29 pm EST

Jayne

same thing I'm hearing from FL

Obama did well with voters today in FL

Hillary won because of early voting & Obama did not campaign !

there is a bounce after SC & Kennedy :)

lets work hard !!!!

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

Good point

e-mail CNN now | Report to Admin

By Anacaona-Haitian for Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:30 pm EST

Important
Please send an e mail to CNN to urge them to do some fair reporting and point out that 53% of the vote was done prior to this week. a large portion since december. only about 15% of those votes cast today.
Please send e-mail now. So they can stop spinning.

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:32 pm EST

CNN is very pro Clinton

Re: e-mail CNN now | Report to Admin

By LA From FL Jan 29th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

CNN= Clintonm News Network

Re: e-mail CNN now | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:25 pm EST

Absolutely

Re: e-mail CNN now | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

Great point

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By Beth in VA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:38 pm EST

Thank you Jayne!!

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By Michael-David Jan 29th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

We call it "Clinton News Network" CNN. Obama 08

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By Jim B from NC, ... now ... the hard work starts. Jan 29th 2008 at 8:43 pm EST

Approximately 1,000,000 votes were cast prior to the election. MSNBC suggested that their exit polls showed Obama leading among voters that voted today. Regardless of how she spins it, you can bet she will know it!

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By LA From FL Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

some quotes from tonight January 29, 2008 MSNBC

Keith Oberlman: "Hilary victory celebration on FL democratic "kind" of primary. For those who are watching this doesn’t count. There are no delegates.
After the candidates agreed not to campaign in FL….I guess all these Hilary signs that these people are holding came from their home. Some kind of victory in Florida
Keith Olbermann: What is the celebration for?
Andrea Mithchell_The celebration is it is Not South Carolina and to say that she won something.

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Good quotes

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:24 pm EST

Olberman!!!! Sweet! You can always count on his candor!

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

Re: OU R TIME HAS COME! | Report to Admin

By J.L. Jan 30th 2008 at 6:03 am EST

I heard something similar but cannot find anything in print about the breakdown or demographics of the Early-Voters.

If you find something please post it.
Thanks...

MSM | Report to Admin

By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:26 pm EST

I think the top picture of this thread should be sent to the MSM so they can spend all day tomorrow discussing why Sen. Obama has his back turned to Governor Sebelius:)

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By JJG - "The only game that needs changing is the one in Washington, DC" Jan 29th 2008 at 8:29 pm EST

haha

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:31 pm EST

LOL !

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By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Jan 29th 2008 at 8:33 pm EST

Unbelieveable. I just read that story on realclearpolitics.com about the so-called snub. That story is so ridiculous. The media and HRC are really stretching to find something on Obama.

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By Joy Jan 29th 2008 at 8:33 pm EST

LOL, Obama snubs Sebelius!!! LOL
I posted the following in the community blog but thought I should post it here as well.

It must be a really desperate hour for the msm and the corporations that support them whom stand to lose billions of dollars if Obama is elected. The picture is a really pathetic attempt to demonize Obama. What those who attempt to do this should have learned by now attempts to demonize Obama seem to backfire in Obama's favor.

The "Snub" Picture:

I am a very loving and supportive wife however, if you were to take enough pictures of me in the same room with my husband. especially if we are at a crowded event, you will certainly be able to get a picture of me with my back turned to my husband at some point. If he is holding a conversation with a colleague, I will not enter the conversation without being invited. You could certainly get a picture of me looking away from him, talking to other people in the room etc. Now if you would like, you could add a caption to any of those photos for instance:

"Michael Snubbed by His Wife"

"Divorce Pending"

"Strained Marriage"

This is tabloid journalism.

I am a loving and supportive mother, however if you were to take a picture of me at my twins birthday parties, you could certainly get a picture of me with my back turned to my twins at some point, perhaps talking to guest, or attending to other duties. You could add a caption to any of the photos to suit your purposes:

"Cold-Hearted Mom neglects Children at Birthday"

"Children Ignored by Cruel Mother on Their Birthday"

That is tabloid journalism it is not real news. It is a shame that this is being reported as though it is serious journalism or real news. It is a shame that we are so used to tabloid journalism that we can not see right through it.

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By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:36 pm EST

Perfect examples. Kind of scary how things can get spun.

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By waterprise2 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:39 pm EST

You should send this to the papers!!

This is great!!

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By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:43 pm EST

I'm not sure how to do it but if someone else could I would love it. I suggest sending it to MSNBC-CNN-FOX and The View. They seemed to spend a lot of time on it today.

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By Danielo Jan 29th 2008 at 9:03 pm EST

Its all ridiculous. Was Obama supposed to wait in line to greet the queen? I think it was a coincidence that Ted got to Hillary before Obama and of course they had fences to mend. Obama had the choice to just spectate awkwardly, interject rudely or talk to someone else.

The whole thing sounds so stupid but still its raising a lot of negative comments on the CNN BLOG (3200+ comments) and I think Obama campaign should not ignore this. A strong statement to quell this heat and set the record straight is necessary now and not later.
Otherwise the CNN statement will stand in the eyes of some readers.

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By Kim Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Obama already responded to this and has moved on, let it go. We are only fanning the flames on this non-issue. Let's not get distracted and focus on Feb. 5th.

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By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:35 pm EST

:)!

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

That is garbage

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:26 pm EST

HAHAHAHA

What does HOPE mean????? | Report to Admin

By VA4Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:32 pm EST

Find out!!!

Link

View and pass along, we need to get this at 10,000 hits in 24 hours....

YE-E-E-E-CH! | Report to Admin

By waterprise2 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:37 pm EST

Even with MSNBC constantly saying this MEANS NOTHING...it is still sickening to see HRC try to spin this as a win.

What desperation!

What gall!

What phoniness!

The really sickening thing is how people are falling for this!!

OUR JOB: make sure that EVERYONE on the blogs and comments sections realizes that most of her votes came from A LONG TIME AGO.

Most of the people who voted within the last month voted for Barack!!

CNN | Report to Admin

By Anacaona-Haitian for Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:38 pm EST

Important
Please send an e mail to CNN to urge them to do some fair reporting and point out that 53% of the vote was done prior to this week. a large portion since december. only about 15% of those votes cast today.
Please send e-mail now. So they can stop spinning.

Re: CNN | Report to Admin

By Beth in VA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:40 pm EST

I wouldn't worry. I think American Idol is pulling in many more viewers than the irrelevant Florida Democratic election returns.

Re: CNN | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:43 pm EST

thank god for Idol !

Hi Simon LOL !

Re: CNN | Report to Admin

By waterprise2 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:40 pm EST

Will do; but CNN Corporate could care less...

we should get it out to as many media as we can...

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By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 8:44 pm EST

wow im watching the clinton rally right now, and what they're saying is such a joke.

work to do | Report to Admin

By ayak Hussein va Jan 29th 2008 at 8:47 pm EST

guys,
we have work to do
here are the states where we are lagging behind hillary
1)TN behind by 17
2)New jersey behind by 18
3)massachussettes 37
4)Alabama 15
5)arizona 10
6)california 12
7) delaware 22
8) Minnesota 15
9)new york 23
10) oklahoma 17

now here are the states we are doing ok
1) Kansas
2) illinois
3) connecticut
4) Georgia
5) Minnesota
6) Colorado
fox we have lots of work to do

Re: work to do | Report to Admin

By Troy Williams Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

msnbc this morning said there polls show that barack has comfortable leads in 8 states mostly in the south and the midwest including alaska and hillary has a lead in 6 states incl. calif.
and 10 states and areas are still up for grabs.

the edwards plan is working.
edwards helps pulls the moderate/conservative white vote away from hillary in key states.
he will be rewarded with the AG position in 2009.

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

Thanks for the info

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:25 pm EST

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

Re: YE-E-E-E-CH! | Report to Admin

By Ilya Jan 29th 2008 at 8:41 pm EST

Seriously... she having a victory rally over there..

Re: YE-E-E-E-CH! | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

What a joke. More evidence that HRC can't and will not play by the rules. She didn't have a big celebratory party in Michigan. How can she claim anything when, unfortunately, Florida votes don't count. I'm sure millions didn't go to the polls knowing their voices wouldn't be heard. Talk about snubbing and trying to stick it to the DNC. And, I'm really saddened that Florida voters were shut out by their state's Democratic leadership. Shame on them for trying to change the rules during an election process.

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By Troy Williams Jan 29th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

she is desparate, she needs momentum.
they actually said that rep. maxine waters from compton,ca endorsement is a big deal.

barack will win her district, if she can't deliver her some votes then what good is she?

obama 08

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By OneAmerica Jan 29th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

I live in Florida. Everyone knows it does not count. She won on name recognition and early voting. The Lady is desperate, I am sure we will have something great to steal the headlines tomorrow.

Fired Up

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By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:28 pm EST

Just makes me sick

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By Mid America Mom Jan 29th 2008 at 8:44 pm EST

I look at this thing in Fl for the other camp and think...

why is she spending time there instead of campaigning in one of the other 22 states that delegates do COUNT!

Disservice to her supporters there.

Mid America Mom / Moms for Obama- Link

Re: YE-E-E-E-CH! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:29 pm EST

Good point

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By Gail"not making decisions based on fear, but Hope and Possibility" Leach from SC Jan 29th 2008 at 8:51 pm EST

I can't believe that this is being billed as a "victory" speech. Please this is stupid and just trying to change the conversation.

Re: YE-E-E-E-CH! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:21 pm EST

I hate her spin

"Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Jan 29th 2008 at 8:42 pm EST

Who will Governor Bill Richardson endorse?

Here is an interesting blog on DailyKos.

Link

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:44 pm EST

i hope he endorse Obama ASAP

why is he waiting ?

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By Judy-Irvine,CA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:47 pm EST

Obama will be in NM at the end of the week, maybe he is waiting till then.

I'm getting yelled at by Hillary on tv. She sounds terrible and forced.

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By Greg Jan 29th 2008 at 8:55 pm EST

Imagine getting yelled at like that (scolded, if you will)....for 4 years?

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By Troy Williams Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

maybe thats why barack is going to NM with the kennedys but richardson doesn't want anyone to know yet from fear of the clintons?

obama 08

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:22 pm EST

Good idea

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By JonnieRae Jan 30th 2008 at 1:41 am EST

The article said the Clintons are coming the day before.

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 8:47 pm EST

SHE JUST RIPPED OBAMAS LINE ABOUT AMERICA IS BACK AND CONTROLLING OUR DESTINY

the media better ignore this.

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By latinObama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:35 pm EST

The media lives from our atention, don't watch it!!!

If you don't want her in the media, don't watch the media!!

I haven't seen the media this afternoon, and I am happy.. I saw the rally in El Dorado!!! it was great.

Better work hard because there is little time before super Tuesday!!!

Re: "Richardson Endorsement Decision To Come By Week's End" | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:31 pm EST

I believe he will

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Lewis Jan 29th 2008 at 8:47 pm EST

I dont believe you. Where are you getting this from?

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

what ? where are you hearing this ??

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

link please

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Shawn - Obama All The Way Jan 29th 2008 at 8:49 pm EST

Where did you hear that? He is a Republican Gov, it would be highly unusual (Great but unlikely).

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Greg from IL Jan 29th 2008 at 8:53 pm EST

I'm pretty sure that Schwarzenegger's wife is related to the Kennedy's is some way. That could have something to do with it.

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

She is the niece of JFK, from his sister Eunice
Link
But yes her husband is a Republican

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Aleksi Jan 29th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

really???

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 9:00 pm EST

guys i don't hear anything about arnold

Arnold's wife Maria Shriver's mother is JFK's sister

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Tom from IL Jan 29th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

I saw a blurb on CNN earlier about Arnold. Not an endorsement...he just said to some newspaper that he liked Obama and his ideals.

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:33 pm EST

I really hope so but where did you hear this

Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By Evan, Who Just Moved to the Liberal Elitist City of San Francisco and is Loving It Jan 29th 2008 at 8:45 pm EST

NEW WOMEN FOR OBAMA PHONEBANKING RESOURCE!

Link

At least, I think it's new. Ladies, please make these calls for Barack. Women will likely decide this election, and let's be honest- a lot of women are supporting HRC simply because of her gender. Please start making calls to female Feb. 5th voters to tell them why you support Barack.

Re: Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By Greg from Connecticut Jan 29th 2008 at 8:47 pm EST

Fox just said people who voted over the last three days in Florida, Clinton was ahead by only 3 percent

Re: Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By Greg Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

Over the last 3 days....this race is just about deadlocked.

That's the story!

Re: Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:49 pm EST

yes

it was closer today people who voted

Re: Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

Deadlock

Re: Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By Mildred Jan 29th 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

I did some of this phone banking tonight. It was interesting. I was calling MN. Such friendly courteous people. I spoke to husbands too (when wives were not at home). Many were leaning toward Obama. Good ads and publicity this week may close the deal.

Re: Phonebank- Women for Obama | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:37 pm EST

Thank you for your hard work

You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Greg Jan 29th 2008 at 8:47 pm EST

This is such a joke. The woman has no shame.

I'll tell you what.......if she wins.....I'm not going to support her.

If that happened I'll leave the Dem party.

Oh my God....this is awful.

I hit the mute button.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Lewis Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

I changed the channel.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:52 pm EST

watch HBO if you have it LOL !

its better than than CR$$ on CNN

HILLARY WON - CNN is so lame

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Jan 29th 2008 at 8:52 pm EST

I know. I've lost so much respect especially for Bill. What a shame that he has stooped so low and will do anything at any cost to get his wife elected.

The way I see it, HRC is running to advance women.

Barack is running to advance America.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By DianaKay Jan 29th 2008 at 9:09 pm EST

I don't think she's running to advance women. I think she's running to advance herself.

As a woman, I feel like she is the wrong choice for first female president of the US...I think she would actually make it harder to get another woman elected in the near future, because unfortunately anyone who wants to be sexist about it will point to anything she does wrong and use it as ammunition to say women aren't as good in the role of president as men are. [Please note that I do NOT agree with that stance--I'm just saying it's something that could happen.]

I also agree with someone else who posted earlier that the qualities women have long said are lacking from a male-dominated political system aren't qualities Hillary shows, but instead qualities we see in Obama: genuine nurturing, caring, empathetic behavior; a desire to look for ways to avoid war rather than wage more of them (i.e. his repetition of JFK's quote about "don't negotiate from fear but don't fear to negotiate" or something along those lines). Basically, a more balanced approach.

Anyway, I used to think Hillary had the interests of women in general in mind...now I don't trust her enough to believe that anymore.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Jan 29th 2008 at 9:13 pm EST

Thank you for your insightful post. I agree.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

She is running to advance HERSELF more likely.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By EAB4Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:38 pm EST

Yes I agree with you.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By David D Jan 29th 2008 at 9:42 pm EST

I had to hit the mute button too! I don't know what she was talking about, but all I kept hearing was "TAKE OUT THE TRASH"

we have work to do | Report to Admin

By ayak Hussein va Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

guys,
we have work to do
here are the states where we are lagging behind hillary
1)TN behind by 17
2)New jersey behind by 18
3)massachussettes 37
4)Alabama 15
5)arizona 10
6)california 12
7) delaware 22
8) Minnesota 15
9)new york 23
10) oklahoma 17

now here are the states we are doing ok
1) Kansas
2) illinois
3) connecticut
4) Georgia
5) Minnesota
6) Colorado
fox we have lots of work to do

Re: we have work to do | Report to Admin

By Krish Jan 29th 2008 at 8:50 pm EST

I think we should shut our ears to the cacophony emanating from "You know who's" mouth and focus on the job at hand...
Let us call, volunteer, donate to make dents in areas where we are lagging...
Come on folks, turn off CNN (which u should not be watching anyway :-) ) and let us get back to work..

Re: we have work to do | Report to Admin

By Liza from Milpitas Jan 29th 2008 at 9:46 pm EST

Couldn't agree more. If we are watching MSM and talking about HRC who is doing the work? Let's get some work done. I have been calling tonight - my first time. It's not that scary....

Re: we have work to do | Report to Admin

By Greg Jan 29th 2008 at 8:51 pm EST

are all these based on polls run in the last 2 days?

Re: we have work to do | Report to Admin

By Liza from Milpitas Jan 29th 2008 at 8:52 pm EST

Thank you for your posting. I am concerned that we are lagging. We need to talk action. What are we doing to help on Super Tuesday? Let's focus people....

Re: we have work to do | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Jan 29th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

Liza from Milpitas, California! You are so right! I am tripling my calls tonight! I am tripling my hours worked on the campaign until after Feb 5 is done.

I love California and it looks like we can win it - but we have to really work hard until the very last minute.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for your encouragement and reminder to focus.

You folks are great!

-Kev

Re: we have work to do | Report to Admin

By Liza from Milpitas Jan 29th 2008 at 9:54 pm EST

Kevin,
Thank you. I have been calling people too. I think it's important to note that a lot of people in California have already voted. So it is critical that we do what we can to help Barack. I think that people are focusing too much on the wrong things. This is a critical time to be making calls and other stuff not post about what MSM is doing or what HRC did.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Judy-Irvine,CA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

Hillary is yelling and it is so forced. She sounds terrible.

OBAMA '08!!!

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By ♥ ♥New Destiny♥ ♥ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:51 pm EST

THERE'S SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH A PERSON WHO WOULD PRETEND TO HAVE A VICTORY THEN GIVE A FALSE SPEECH TO GET HEADLINES. SHE REALLY HAVE SOME ISSUES THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED!!!

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Judy-Irvine,CA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

I agree. And she is not doing it for the voters of FL, she is doing it for herself.

She must be a little worried if she has to do this.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By GeorgialovesObama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:58 pm EST

I refuse to watch her. I'm not going to waste my time. I will do more phonebanking tomorrow.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By HS from Seattle Jan 29th 2008 at 9:00 pm EST

It's being mentally deranged. It's a true condition.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Gail"not making decisions based on fear, but Hope and Possibility" Leach from SC Jan 29th 2008 at 8:58 pm EST

Amen.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By Boomer_4_Barack Jan 29th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

Now that's a FAIRY TALE....

Incredible.

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By stclaire for Obama 08 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

Almost delusional!

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

She is so fake

Re: You can't get more phony! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

She doesn't know what shame is

SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh, do you hear that...!! | Report to Admin

By VA4Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:48 pm EST

.............................. .............................. .............................

That was the sound of an empty victory in Florida. An empty victory for an empty suit.

Re: SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh, do you hear that...!! | Report to Admin

By Judy-Irvine,CA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:50 pm EST

Nice.

Re: SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh, do you hear that...!! | Report to Admin

By Iowa_Loves_Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:51 pm EST

Ha ha.

I can't believe tv stations are actually airing this rhetoric. I wonder how this is going to play with people across the nation. At first I was thinking it would backfire but now I'm just a little worried.

Re: SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh, do you hear that...!! | Report to Admin

By Rome Jan 29th 2008 at 8:51 pm EST

How can Hillary claim victory in a contest that does not exist. She will do anything to get media coverage. She is acting stupid because Kennedy endorse Obama and is getting tons of media coverage.

Re: SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh, do you hear that...!! | Report to Admin

By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:52 pm EST

can you hear me now?

Re: SHHHHHHhhhhhhhh, do you hear that...!! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:43 pm EST

Sounds the same way

HRC | Report to Admin

By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 8:49 pm EST

Please get her off my TV!!!! Cheaters.

Re: HRC | Report to Admin

By GeorgialovesObama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:00 pm EST

I'm telling you guys to watch MSNBC or CSPAN. MSNBC is showing Mike Huckabee right now...I'd rather watch him than Hillary any day of the week.

Re: HRC | Report to Admin

By Sarah Jan 29th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

Is it just me, but I love, love, love MSNBC now. Compared to Clinton News Network, it feels to me that Matthews and the lot(even Scarborough, kind of) are on our side.... I just want to know when Pat Buchanan and the Clintons got to be best friends!!

Re: HRC | Report to Admin

By David D Jan 29th 2008 at 9:48 pm EST

Yes Pat Buchanan is really far to the right, but the nice thing is that Joe Scarborough laughs at him all the time. I think the whole lot at MSNBC are less biased than the other stations. Also, does it bother anyone else that Hillary's representative is almost always a black woman?

Re: HRC | Report to Admin

By EAB4Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:59 pm EST

Not really. They are trying to box us into the race game. We need to be aware of the game and ignore.

I keep thinking... | Report to Admin

By Montana Jan 29th 2008 at 8:50 pm EST

of how great it will be to have him as our president. He has such presence and is so very intelligent-he is already a world leader. It is only a matter of time--when every American gets to hear him speak, they will know what we already know. That is why I like him to rearrange but basically keep the same themes in his speeches--not everyone has heard those words yet and they are still very powerful.

Re: I keep thinking... | Report to Admin

By ayak Hussein va Jan 29th 2008 at 8:51 pm EST

guys,
we have work to do
here are the states where we are lagging behind hillary
1)TN behind by 17
2)New jersey behind by 18
3)massachussettes 37
4)Alabama 15
5)arizona 10
6)california 12
7) delaware 22
8) Minnesota 15
9)new york 23
10) oklahoma 17

now here are the states we are doing ok
1) Kansas
2) illinois
3) connecticut
4) Georgia
5) Minnesota
6) Colorado
fox we have lots of work to do

Impressed | Report to Admin

By Jim B from NC, ... now ... the hard work starts. Jan 29th 2008 at 8:52 pm EST

MSNBC pretty much did their duty, then blew her off. They are not buying to her hot air. Looks like CNN cut her off too. Sure would be nice for a big endorsement tomorrow to wide this off the map entirely :)) Where are you Al Gore? Your country needs you now!

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 8:55 pm EST

AL we need you ASAP !

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By Judy-Irvine,CA Jan 29th 2008 at 8:56 pm EST

Chris Matthews actually did one of his laughs.

I was thinking the same thing. It would be great to keep up the big endorsements all the way to Feb 5.

Where is Howard Dean? | Report to Admin

By Luis Jan 29th 2008 at 9:00 pm EST

Dean must be tonight in the media censuring what she has done.

OBAMA 08

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

i think it's good that the GOP race is so close. it's going to suck away time from media coverage of clinton's sham.

i just hope that ppl have enough sense that this was a sham.

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By Sonja_k25 Jan 29th 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

Guys, I am pretty sure our guy will roll out a major endorsement, hopefully tomorrow, to change the conversation away from her imaginary victory. I am praying for Gov. Richardson, or Sen. Al Gore!

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By Aleksi Jan 29th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

But look what this guy says

*************

By TheBlackKnight aka Isaac
The word is that Gov. Schwarzenegger will endorse Barack Obama. I guess that friendship does count for something, Oprah comes through again.

If Sen. Barbara Boxer does not step up and endorse Obama soon, when Arnold runs for the senate against Barbara Boxer, Obama will sit on the sidelines.

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By meta Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Arnold has said repeatedly he will not endorse anyone, nor do we want his endorsement. He is in a BIG budget mess right now and his healthcare package just went down in flames. We do NOT need him in any way, shape or form.

Re: Impressed | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

the govenor of Kansas, I am sure, but another one??

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Re: I keep thinking... | Report to Admin

By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Jan 29th 2008 at 10:26 pm EST

Stop Hillary from Stealing Delegates from “off limits” States

While Bill is temporarily behaving himself on campaign trail, Senator Clinton continues her old tricks- she has filed a lawsuit against the DNC to make all the states stripped of delegates count.

Of course the reason she is doing this is because she naturally has an advantage in those states.

Please we need to stop her- lets keep this DNC petition going – its not just mudslinging we need to stop- it’s the divisive politics of her campaign. Ergo- this Petition is still live and relevant.

Please sign and commit to passing it on to at least 5 people or in at least 5 blog sites and ask them to do the same and we can meet our goals very rapidly.

Time is of the essence!

Link

Thanks all! Obama 08!

Delegates | Report to Admin

By Iowa_Loves_Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

So I wonder how many delegates HRC will be getting.

WE NEED SENATOR OBAMA IN ORDER TO FIGURE THAT OUT - I'VE HEARD HE CAN DIVIDE ZERO. :)

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Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By Aleksi Jan 29th 2008 at 9:03 pm EST

She will not get any!!! in FLORIDA there is not any for the DEMOCRATS...

Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

OBAMA TEAM SENDS OUT MESSAGE TO MEDIA :

FL RESULT:

HILLARY 0
OBAMA 0

LOL !

Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By Aleksi Jan 29th 2008 at 9:08 pm EST

LOL

Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:21 pm EST

We got it right!!!

Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 30th 2008 at 12:14 am EST

Great response

Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By ♥ ♥New Destiny♥ ♥ Jan 29th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

lol

Re: Delegates | Report to Admin

By EAB4Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:47 pm EST

But I heard on MNBC she is trying Florida and Michigan deleges to be seated in the convention and once they are seated they will be counted....

Anyone who knows the regulation please explain...

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By GeorgialovesObama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Wait. I'm watching MSNBC and I didn't hear that....but I wasn't fully paying attention either.

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By GeorgialovesObama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

I found this article where Arnold praises Obama and McCain but he says he will not endorse any candidate.

Link

Re: Gov. Schwarzenegger | Report to Admin

By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

I heard it. Howard Fineman said it.

Need Link To All Obama Newspaper Endorsements - Anyone Got This? | Report to Admin

By addictedyeswecan Jan 29th 2008 at 9:03 pm EST

..would someone please provide a link to all of the Obama newspaper endorsements so we don't have people writing for endorsements we already have?

Re: Need Link To All Obama Newspaper Endorsements - Anyone Got This? | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Jan 29th 2008 at 9:09 pm EST

Obama Campaign Receives the Endorsement of More than 50 Newspapers

List here.

Link

Re: Need Link To All Obama Newspaper Endorsements - Anyone Got This? | Report to Admin

By Leana in Florida Jan 29th 2008 at 10:10 pm EST

anyone know how many newspaper endorsements Hillary has received?

Re: Need Link To All Obama Newspaper Endorsements - Anyone Got This? | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 30th 2008 at 12:16 am EST

Good point

Florada Huh!!!! | Report to Admin

By RobynM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:03 pm EST

Why is the media talking about Florada,the votes DON"T count and why make a fool of yourself Hilary.

Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By Greg Jan 29th 2008 at 9:04 pm EST

What will hold Gore back after watching this desperate act by Billary tonight?

I trust that he will do what's best for the country.

We also need Richardson.

Edwards?....my former candidate? I'm not so sure. He may be helping Barack now....by staying in.

If not now....he'll be there in the end.

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By Barbara Jan 29th 2008 at 9:08 pm EST

Stop obsessing about Gore's endorsement. It doesn't matter. He endorsed Howard Dean. His endorsement could backfire. We need to do old fashioned door to door foot work. Al Gore is not going to win this election for us.

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By Aleksi Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

Barbara

LOL!

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By BarbaraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

I disagree. I think that Gore's endorsement could have meaning if it is for Obama, as he is really viewed very favorably now, especially in the International community, due to his environmental work since 2004 and it could really go a long way toward validating one of the most attractive aspects of an Obama presidency (improving our standing with the rest of the world).

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By The Russianolive Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Gore wasn't a Nobel Prize winner when he endorsed Dean.

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By EAB4Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

Al Gore if you are watching and if you care about the direction of this nation this is the time to endorse Barack Obama. Now before Feb 5th while your endorsement will mean something!

Thank you

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By Leila Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Thank you, Greg.

Re: Is Gore watching? | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 30th 2008 at 12:17 am EST

We need all we can get

ATTENTION SUPPORTERS | Report to Admin

By Ethel Jan 29th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

Instead of watching Hillary on TV let's help the campaign by making phone calls to CA, AZ. If you get 10 people to come over to the Obama campaign tonight. We will be in better shape for Tuesday.

Re: ATTENTION SUPPORTERS | Report to Admin

By Justin from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

She’s energized tonight. She thanked all those Floridians who campaigned on their own for her, because she couldn’t campaign here as she adhered to the candidates’ pledge not to do so under an early state agreement. “With this resounding vote, with the millions of Americans who will vote next Tuesday, we will send a message that America is back and we will take charge of our destiny again,” she said.

This exchange was on MSNBC as the Clinton rally burst onto the screen:

Keith Olbermann: “What is this a celebration of?”

Andrea Mitchell: “It is a celebration of the fact that this is not South Carolina.”

She added: “This is, I guess, the Potemkin village of victory celebrations.”

Re: ATTENTION SUPPORTERS | Report to Admin

By Clay Hussein from Silver Spring, MD Jan 29th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

ROFLMAO. Really folks we do need to get to work. Okay, I'm ready to start calling and hitting people up for next Tuesday!

Fired Up!

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Re: Endorsement | Report to Admin

By Virginia Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

It was only an opinion, but Howard Fineman on MSNBC was talking about Republicans and mentioned Gov. Schwarzenegger will probably not endorse McCain. He says he'll probably endorse Obama, because "He's a Kennedy by halves."

Re: Endorsement | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:29 pm EST

Link

It does not seem that Arnold is too far off the mark!!

Re: Endorsement | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 30th 2008 at 12:18 am EST

I bet he might

Gov Terminator | Report to Admin

By CJ Jan 29th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

It was said on Msnbc tonight that Arnold might back either Mccain or Barack Obama. Yes, repubs do endorse dems just like dems endorse dems.

Seabiscuit 08

Re: Gov Terminator | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

TERMINATOR 4 : TEAM BARRACK

Re: Gov Terminator | Report to Admin

By Iowa_Loves_Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

Ah-nold endorsement = Locked up nomination.

Re: Gov Terminator | Report to Admin

By meta Jan 29th 2008 at 9:21 pm EST

As a Californian, I would absolutely not want an endorsement from Arnold in any way, shape or form.

Re: Gov Terminator | Report to Admin

By Iowa_Loves_Obama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:30 pm EST

I can see both sides. The democratic base would probably cringe but isn't California an open primary? I was thinking of Independents and Republicans voting for Obama if it is an open primary.

I don't know anything anymore. All we can do is stand together and work very hard.

Re: Gov Terminator | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

Did Arnold support the WAR??
If not he will back Obama, if yes he will stick with McCAin.
Can you imagine
Obama vs. McCain
Anti-war vs. WAR
YOUTHFUL vs. Senior
Midwest vs. Southwest

Sunshine News | Report to Admin

By Ruckus83 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

Hey guys,

Sorry I didnt get to update you guys today as I had planned. I just got home from a 15 hour day. We have been out having visibility around Tallahassee and had a HUGE amount of positive response. I know we lost the state but here in Leon county currently the results are as follows: Obama 50, Clinton 31, Edwards 16.

H
Obama
P
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Re: Sunshine News | Report to Admin

By Deepa Jan 29th 2008 at 9:23 pm EST

We won or are winning in 7 counties, without any campaigning and have performed over the projected poll #'s and if my math skills are correct, we could actually leave Florida with over 700,000 votes (using the % method).

And most importantly, we didn't cheat and we got a whole bunch of amazing endorsements which will be in the news cycle for a few more days.

thanks,
Deepa

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Re: Sunshine News | Report to Admin

By DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot! Jan 29th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

GREAT JOB!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Re: Sunshine News | Report to Admin

By Meri Who Loves Writing Haiku About Barack Jan 29th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

Yes. Tallahassee is my hometown, too; it's a very progressive city. Strong Obama support!

Re: Sunshine News | Report to Admin

By meta Jan 29th 2008 at 9:23 pm EST

Ruckus, a huge THANK YOU for all your work. I just heard Russert say that of the voting that happened today, Obama is ahead. I don't know if that's true and it doesn't matter, but it's interesting that Russert would put it out there.

Re: Sunshine News | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:30 pm EST

Thanks for raising a Ruckus for the campaign!!!

TV line | Report to Admin

By Michael from New York, NY Jan 29th 2008 at 9:08 pm EST

We need to get out all the surrogates on TV to recite the following line:

"If the Clinton campaign's southern strength rests on the outcome in a state where they're the only ones competing, that should give Democrats deep pause."

That is a choice soundbite, and will marginalize the Clinton's attempt to paint Florida as a momentum builder with humor.

Re: TV line | Report to Admin

By S v K Jan 29th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

guys we are not doing as bad in FLA as I thought!

SvK

WHAT BUMS ME OUT!

Is that 40% of CA has already voted!
We voted right after IOWA......

so many votes will go to Clinton 'cause many were not exposed to the Obama that now leads the news...

SvK

Re: TV line | Report to Admin

By Gbenga Jan 29th 2008 at 9:23 pm EST

I am a little bit concern with the CA early voting process. It is my understanding that over i million ballot has been casted in the early voting process.

What is our strategy regarding this early balloting?

Re: TV line | Report to Admin

By Leana in Florida Jan 29th 2008 at 10:16 pm EST

I also wonder how many other states have early voting and if significant numbers of votes have aready been cast. Is it possible to still register to vote at this point for the 5th of Feb? Getting new voters to register would be one way to counter the early Hillary voters, but may be too late for that everywhere.

Re: TV line | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 11:56 pm EST

I hate the early voting thing

MSNBC | Report to Admin

By Sarah Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Am I the only one who is now an MSNBC convert?? Matthews and Olbermann totally think this is a joke!!

Re: MSNBC | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:32 pm EST

I think many media personnel are losing face during this primary season. they are a little to opinionated!!

Re: MSNBC | Report to Admin

By Rob Jan 29th 2008 at 10:37 pm EST

Chris Matthews is a huge Obama supporter, he just can't come out and say it

Re: TV line | Report to Admin

By S v K Jan 29th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

guys we are not doing as bad in FLA as I thought!

SvK

WHAT BUMS ME OUT!

Is that 40% of CA has already voted!
We voted right after IOWA......

so many votes will go to Clinton 'cause many were not exposed to the Obama that now leads the news...

SvK

Re: TV line | Report to Admin

By George W Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Or maybe, if we can't trust Hillary in respecting a simple pledge, how can we trust her in respecting the Constitution of the USA. It is like we will be putting another George W. Bush in the office. I don't want somebody who is treatening any law (that we all don't agree on anyway but have to live by)of the land as a nuisance.

BREAKING NEWS!!! | Report to Admin

By Jim B from NC, ... now ... the hard work starts. Jan 29th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

In a comeback that can only be compared to the nine lives of General Francisimo Franco, John Edwards has achieved his long awaited first place finish. It happened today in Florida as Mr. Edwards tied for first place with Hillary Clintoon and the next President of the United States, Senator Barack Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

HUH, I see 15% for Edwards.

Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! | Report to Admin

By Arizona Grandma who needs affordable health insurance Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Priceless Jim! I love it! Do you suppose he will spin it like Hill has!

Re: BREAKING NEWS!!! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 11:57 pm EST

Good one

With One Voice | Report to Admin

By Jay from MN Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

Below is a link to the With One Voice fundraising campaign. The goal behind it is to honor our friend in South Carolina who gave $3.01 and a bible verse. We will honor her by echoing her with our voices 10,000 times over to raise $30,100. We are hoping for small contributions from as many people as possible. Most of us cannot afford to max out our contributions, but we can all chip in and make a difference.

Together, YES WE CAN!

Link

OBAMA08

Re: With One Voice | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 11:58 pm EST

Yes we can

questions for debate | Report to Admin

By Moeen from Chantilly, VA Jan 29th 2008 at 9:11 pm EST

Please submit questions along the following lines (make sure to rephrase them) for the dabate at Link

question 1: (Experience)
Senator Clinton,
On many occasion you spoke about your 35 years of experience to qualify for the highest office. During your tenure as a member of Board of directors Walmart's business practice resulted in shipment of, if not 100s of thousands, 10s of thousands jobs overseas. End result of your work in education, while first lady of Arkansas, was that Arkansas ranked 48th in education. I don't see how these are qualifying experiences. They are more fitting as disqualifying experience. And I am not sure experience of living in the white house as a first lady can be considered as a stong qualifier for the highest office.

Question 2: (Leadership/Natinal security)
All candidates,
part1: Had President Bush made the right judgment of the situation before going to war, we would not have lost so many invaluable lives of our young men and women in a war not worth fighting for. Why each of you believe that you have the ability to make sound judgment and correct decision when faced with a similar situation, which is detrimental to be ready to run the country from day of your presidency.

part2: Do you believe President Bush and those who made an error in judgment in voting for this war should ask for apologies to the families of all the men and women who lost their lives?

Question 3: (Economy)
Sen. Hillary Clinton,
Business practices of Wal Mart and companies alike resulted in shipping hundreds of thousnds of american jobs overseas. And it hppened when you were serving as a member of board of directors at Wal Mart.
NAFTA contributed to shipping of a larger number of job overseas, which you were a strong proponent of.
As a result American economy is hurting now.
How do these associaon of yours make you qulified for the higest office of our nation?

Re: questions for debate | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 29th 2008 at 11:59 pm EST

Good questions

Looking at the Republicans | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

Thankfully Rudy is DONE!!!

Re: Looking at the Republicans | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

McCain wins FL

Just pointing out... | Report to Admin

By JJG - "The only game that needs changing is the one in Washington, DC" Jan 29th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

SC results:
Obama 55%
She who shall not be named 27%

Obama is currently (50% reporting) at 31% in a state w/o campaigning....more than secondplace in SC (a state with ALOT of campaigning).

Re: Just pointing out... | Report to Admin

By stclaire for Obama 08 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

Good analysis.

Re: Just pointing out... | Report to Admin

By Joy Jan 29th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm feeling really good about the desperation I'm seeing from the HRC campaign. They are afraid and panicked and have no other cards to play.

Another thing, my husband pointed out how classless it was of HRC to hightail it out of SC without a concession speech. Obama has been completely gracious and classy in defeat and victory. He has always thanked those who have given their time and vote to his effort.

Re: Just pointing out... | Report to Admin

By OneAmerica Jan 29th 2008 at 9:26 pm EST

Agreed...I think they are defiitinitely worried. I am waiting for the next round of tears.

Re: Just pointing out... | Report to Admin

By Ms. T, Marietta, GA Jan 30th 2008 at 3:07 am EST

Yes, I had the same feelings it was very disrespectful I thought. As was yesterday when she refused all media questions and interviews.

Today HRC begged for the media attention and WOLF BLITZER played right along with the game, it was disturbing to me. I really felt the desperation for the HRC camp tonight speaking on the so called VICTORY in Florida, it was really sad.

The flight out of SC before the votes were counted reminded me of an angry women scorned, the same feeling I got from the NY-NOW organization's letter to Senator Kennedy about his support for Obama. These are not the kind of women I would feel comfortable with in making unbiased decisions.

Re: Just pointing out... | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Jan 30th 2008 at 12:10 am EST

0-0

Debate | Report to Admin

By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

When is the next dems debate and please tell me CNN is not hosting it? Thanks.

Re: Debate | Report to Admin

By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Jan 29th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

cnn hosts it

Re: Debate | Report to Admin

By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 9:16 pm EST

Thanks. I just found the info.

Re: Debate | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:35 pm EST

thursday night I believe??

Re: Debate | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

January 31, 2008: CNN and the Los Angeles Times host a debate of the Democratic candidates in California

OOO LORD | Report to Admin

By Aleksi Jan 29th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

LOL!! everybody laughs at CLINTON LOL!!

Re: OOO LORD | Report to Admin

By Larry Jan 29th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Why are the praising Hillary for Florida when no delegates where given? I'm lost

Re: OOO LORD | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

Link

look at the left side Delegat count
soon it will say HRC xxx (w/o MI and w/o FL)

email LouDobbs | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

Lou Dobbs ,Ugh, asked if Florida and Michigan should count, they said to email him , I DID
Why don't all of us..
loudobbs@cnn.com

Re: email LouDobbs | Report to Admin

By olivia Jan 29th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

I just emailed Dobbs.

Re: email LouDobbs | Report to Admin

By olivia Jan 29th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

I just emailed Dobbs.

Re: email LouDobbs | Report to Admin

By Dayton Diane Obama Boomer Jan 29th 2008 at 9:42 pm EST

I just emailed him. I don't like his spin. The truth is the Clintons are trying to disenfranchise the other candidates by trying to back out of an agreement with the DNC. I have lost all respect for this family and their lack of integrity. On the other hand, why am I surprised.

Re: email LouDobbs | Report to Admin

By P in SF Jan 29th 2008 at 9:48 pm EST

My email:

Dear Mr. Dobbs,

I am writing regarding the delegate issue in Florida and Michigan. As an independent voter, I am appalled by the behavior of the Clinton campaign and the message it sends. I have a young son who is perplexed by what he has seen as I have been watching CNN tonight. He likened it to his friend who tries to change the rules of the game at recess when that friend realizes he is not winning.

The bottom line is this: Florida and Michigan had their delegates unseated by the DNC because they moved their primary dates. All of the candidates pledged not to campaign. Hillary loses Iowa, escapes with narrow margins in both New Hampshire and Nevada, and is routed in South Carolina. Now, this past week she suddenly becomes vocal about voter disenfranchisement!?!

She is no better than the second grader at recess -- she senses she may lose and is trying to change the rules of the game. The silver lining: my son and I actually had a fruitful discussion about fairness, truth, and the importance of playing by the rules.

FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By kandy cane Jan 29th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

I would suggest all of Barack's supporters to contact the Democratic National Committee to encourage them to UPHOLD their decision to not allow the delegate votes in Florida AND/OR Michigan be counted for the Democratic Convention. You can access their website (Democratic National Committee) and get the proper information to write to them, phone them, or e-mail them, whichever you prefer. This is very important!! Hillary is already touting the idea that she is going to "get" those delegates. That is very unfair because the rules have been determined and I believe they should be upheld. It is not fair for her to get them because the primary held today in Florida was a "beauty contest" only, and no democratic candidate was allowed to do any campaigning there. In fact, in my opinion, she broke the rule by being there TONIGHT, as well as being there for "A FUND RAISER" on Sunday evening!!That was her way around it!! In reality she has broken the rules! She is really desperate now, so they are going to do "any dirty trick" they can to secure these Florida delegates as well as the Michigan delegates! Please, please, make your voice known to the Democratic National Committee and let them know you wish them to UPHOLD their decision to disallow the delegates because Florida and Michigan chose to move up the Primary Election date and thus received the penalty.

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By Jim B from NC, ... now ... the hard work starts. Jan 29th 2008 at 9:23 pm EST

I did already and I agree. They need to say up or down whether this garbage will be allowed or make it clear that the subject is closed.

It was funny what Keith Olberman said earlier about the Clintoons not campaigning and wondering aloud what the source of all the signs might be :))

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By Larry Jan 29th 2008 at 9:25 pm EST

So since the rules have been made why would they change them? Just to she can get the delegates?

Edwards Campaign | Report to Admin

By Carolyn Grace Jan 29th 2008 at 9:30 pm EST

I don't know if this is anything, but I found it interesting. The AP is reporting tonight that the Edwards campaign has cancelled two upcoming events, one was in North Dakota and I don't remember the other one. It said because of his poverty speech tomorrow in New Orleans. It also said that he still plans on attending the debate Thursday night in LA. Why would he cancel two previously scheduled events because of an already scheduled speech in NOLA? Any thoughts?

Re: Edwards Campaign | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

He Is Running Out Of Money. He will not be able to make it through most of the next 22 states. After Feb.5 he will most likely drop out.

Re: Edwards Campaign | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

I'm guessing because he's broke. I'm not at all sure how he's lasted this long. He REALLY wants to be monarchy-maker if he can't be the monarch, so I think he'll stay in until the pressures inside the party ask him to get out.

Re: Edwards Campaign | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:45 pm EST

Link

http://www.opensecrets.org/pre s08/index.asp

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By Tom Brown, Yonkers HS 1966 Jan 29th 2008 at 9:37 pm EST

There seems to be some misconception here. Hillary did not break any pledge at all. Like the other candidates, she did not campaign in Florida. She flew into Florida this evening after the polls had closed, which was allowed by the agreement. This is just for show, she is trying to fire up her supporters but it is really pointless. She did well because without our campaigning in Florida, she was a better known candidate. There are no surprizes tonight. Just be VERY happy for all the positive news we've enjoyed the last few days, and there are more good days to come. I have had three people who know I am an Obama supporter make contact with me since yesterday morning saying "I just saw the Kennedy endorsement, where can I get a yard sign?", or "How can I get involved" It's working for us, just relax, focus, make CALLS!!!! do visibility, stay pro-active.

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By Jake Hussein Jan 29th 2008 at 9:42 pm EST

she flew into florida two days ago..not tonight after the polls closed

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 29th 2008 at 9:45 pm EST

Agreed Tom, esp with the get involved parts. I do believe their repeated and very public mentions and challenges to O and E were in order to influence voters, and apparently it worked to a minor extent; and it will backfire across the country with exactly those Democrats that she's counting on for votes. The "old guard" are the ones who stripped the delegates, and those are the ones who vote for her because they are so afraid of change and so invested in status quo.

So let's get out there and fire up the ELECTORATE!!! Lots to do out there, let's go change the world!!! One call at a time!!

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Jan 29th 2008 at 9:45 pm EST

Agreed Tom, esp with the get involved parts. I do believe their repeated and very public mentions and challenges to O and E were in order to influence voters, and apparently it worked to a minor extent; and it will backfire across the country with exactly those Democrats that she's counting on for votes. The "old guard" are the ones who stripped the delegates, and those are the ones who vote for her because they are so afraid of change and so invested in status quo.

So let's get out there and fire up the ELECTORATE!!! Lots to do out there, let's go change the world!!! One call at a time!!

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By Dayton Diane Obama Boomer Jan 29th 2008 at 9:52 pm EST

My concern is that she is trying to get the delegates reinstated after she had agreed not to. Please correct me if I am wrong about this.

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By Gail from Sunny South Fla Jan 29th 2008 at 9:55 pm EST

She did make 2 stops in Florida on Sunday night...allegedly they were "fundraisers" but she was caught shaking hands and speaking with people....I live in Fla and was sickened by her deception...

Re: Concession Speeches | Report to Admin

By Virginia Jan 29th 2008 at 9:26 pm EST

Listen to the concession speeches tonight on the republican side and then remember how Hillary Clinton handled her loss in S.C. That lack of poise and graciousness is exactly what the rest of the world would see if she is president. And I won't even go into the lack of integrity.

Re: Concession Speeches | Report to Admin

By meta Jan 29th 2008 at 9:33 pm EST

I just heard Giuliani talk about having ideas for Americans, not just for groups by ethnicity, religion, class. He said the campaign shouldn't be about red states and blue states. LOL.

Re: FLORIDA DELGATES | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM Jan 29th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

AGREE

Just a thought | Report to Admin

By EJ Jan 29th 2008 at 9:26 pm EST

One way to look at what is going on in Florida is that HALF of the people did NOT vote for HRC!

Re: Just a thought | Report to Admin

By Luis Jan 29th 2008 at 9:33 pm EST

Over 400,000 votes so far for Barack,not bad considering.

OBAMA 08

Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Jan 29th 2008 at 9:37 pm EST

I can see letting people vote a few days or a week early, but to let people vote a month early in some of these states like Florida, and California, makes no sense.

First of all, some of the candidates you vote for wont even be there anymore, not to mention that so much happens in between these primary's, it doesnt make any sense to have the people vote SO early. It makes it hard to have an objective opinion.

How long have they been doing this anyway?

Re: Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Randy Jan 29th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

I agree. Voting early in primaries doesn't make any sense. What's the point of doing the campaigns in the first place? I thought we were a political party trying to see who our strongest nominee is. Voting early is similar to just holding a national primary on the same day. Either way what happens is the Establishment candidate with the name recognition wins every time.

This poster has been removed due to objectionable or inappropriate postings

Re: Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Pakakele Jan 29th 2008 at 10:06 pm EST

Sandra,
Did you post the article from the Washington Times regarding Hillary and the GOP?

If so, I did some research and found some very interesting facts associated with that article.

I too am surprised that the MSM didn't pick up the article.

Re: Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Leana in Florida Jan 29th 2008 at 10:30 pm EST

Just so there's no confusion....early voting in Florida does not go on for months. It started two weeks ago.

Re: Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Leana in Florida Jan 29th 2008 at 10:42 pm EST

Just so there's no confusion....early voting in Florida does not go on for months. It started two weeks ago.

Re: Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Leana in Florida Jan 29th 2008 at 10:56 pm EST

Just so there's no confusion....early voting in Florida does not go on for months. It started two weeks ago.

Re: Why do these states vote so early? | Report to Admin

By Leana in Florida Jan 29th 2008 at 10:57 pm EST

Just so there's no confusion....early voting in Florida does not go on for months. It started two weeks ago.

Al Gore's e-mail? | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

Anyone have al gore's e-mail? He cant be too happy about this BS show Hillary is trying to pull off in Florida tonight...

I want to e-mail him.

Re: Al Gore's e-mail? | Report to Admin

By GeorgialovesObama Jan 29th 2008 at 10:55 pm EST

He doesn't have an email addy. You have to either call or write him (snail mail).

MAKE SOME CALLS!! VOLUNTEER!! | Report to Admin

By IManOBAMAmama Jan 29th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

Make some calls!!!

It's pretty easy. JUST DIVE IN!!!

Start with 5 calls!!

JUST DO IT!!!

Peace,

I'm an OBAMA mama!!

Re: MAKE SOME CALLS!! VOLUNTEER!! | Report to Admin

By GeorgialovesObama Jan 29th 2008 at 10:54 pm EST

I made calls today for the first time. I was kind of nervous but after I dialed the first number I was okay. I'm pretty outgoing but I don't like the idea of calling strangers.....lol. Anyway, this campaign is very important so I will keep making calls! I will make more on tomorrow.

Romney is such a puppet! | Report to Admin

By Dan The Man Jan 29th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

Anyone catching him try to speak like barack Obama about the election not being about the past, but the future? And that this election is all about change...get Original buddy!

Re: Romney is such a puppet! | Report to Admin

By Time Words Jan 29th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

This lady is so sweet and real, wish she could make an appeal to the seniors for Obama.

Link

Seniors are definitely favoring HRC but thats not so much racism like plain conservative. FL is a state of seniors but this should energize Obama voters of all ages especially the young to get out and vote big time

good problem to have | Report to Admin

By Jean from Leawood, KS Jan 29th 2008 at 9:51 pm EST

I just waited in the bitter cold to see my candidate in Kansas City. Thousands of us had to be turned away because there was not enough room in the auditorium. I think this is a good problem to have! So many interested voters that you can't accommodate the crowds. I hope we get a chance to see him again. I feel like this is a historic moment for America and I wanted to be able to say, "I saw him when he was running in the primaries!."

Good luck.
jean

Re: good problem to have: SOMETHING IS WRONG | Report to Admin

By Hollie from Kansas City, MO Jan 29th 2008 at 10:00 pm EST

WHY WASN'T THE STAFF HONEST WITH US ABOUT GETTING IN? WE ALL WAITED FOR HOURS TO SEE OBAMA. I HAD AN E-TICKET. THEY SIGNED IT. I GOT MY HAND SIGNED AS WELL. THEY TOLD US TO WAIT. WE WAITED. THEN THEY TOLD US IT WAS FULL. THERE WAS NO OVERFLOW VIDEO OR SOUND FOR US. THEN A BIG MAN TOLD EVERYONE TO GO OUTSIDE AND WAVE OBAMA IN. THEY WERE STILL WAITING WHEN I GAVE UP. IT WAS A DISTRACTION TO AVOID A RIOT AMONG THE HUNDREDS OF US WITH TICKETS, WAITING FOR IT TO BEGIN. WHY WERE WE MISLED? WHY WASN'T THIS ORGANIZED BETTER? WHO WANTED OBAMA TO LOOK LIKE HE HAD A SMALLER FOLLOWING THAN HE HAD?
THE WORST PART WAS SEEING THE VOLUNTEERS DENIED THEIR SEATS--THEY WERE PROMISED SEATS BEHIND THE PRESS--INSTEAD THEY WERE TAKEN OUTSIDE.

Re: good problem to have: SOMETHING IS WRONG | Report to Admin

By Elisabeth Jan 29th 2008 at 10:16 pm EST

I signed up to see Obama in New Hampshire. I also had an e-ticket. The e-mail through which I received the ticket stated that holding a ticket is no guarantee that you will be admitted. Any event is overbooked because they plan on a certain number of people not showing up. It is unfortunate that you were not able to get in. I'm sure it would have been amazing.

Re: good problem to have: SOMETHING IS WRONG | Report to Admin

By NYCTeacher Jan 29th 2008 at 10:17 pm EST

I can understand your disappointment. I hope the bad taste this creates doesn't overwhelm your desire to contribute to the cause. My wife and I waited in the freezing cold of December to see Obama at the Apollo in Harlem. We did eventually get in, but I was stunned at how far up and away we were, and at how long it took everyone to get through the secret service screening.

I imagine anticipating the size of these events isn't easy when your movement is growing by leaps and bounds every day. Hope you can stay positive about the big picture despite what sounds like a real bummer for you, personally.

Re: good problem to have: SOMETHING IS WRONG | Report to Admin

By Hollie from Kansas City, MO Jan 29th 2008 at 10:51 pm EST

Yes, now I'm more settled out of the cold. I know my dissapointment was only because I missed out on seeing our future president!

Re: good problem to have: SOMETHING IS WRONG | Report to Admin

By Carol-STL-MO Jan 30th 2008 at 5:20 pm EST

Hollie,

Know that you were disappointed... Believe me I've known that feeling also.

I've been a supporter & volunteer for Obama since March. I'm a very active volunteer & I've worked at almost every event or rally he's been at in STL ( & even the ones he has not been at). I have yet to see him up close, shake his hand, or say a word to him or hear him speak in person.

Finally a couple of months when I was volunteering at an outdoor rally he had in STL, this time I finally DID get to hear him speak!!!!....but because I was working I was a football field lenght alway from where he was speaking (Basically in back of the crowd).

Saturday.. once again, Obama's supposed to be in STL. I had already volunteered to work at the Stand Up & Be Counted 3-DAY Event for Obama this week-end... I'm working 5 Hours Saturday helping get the word out about Obama on the ground in STL. Yep, I'll be there ---no matter what the weather, freezing cold, snow or whatever.

I would almost be willing to bet, that once again I WILL NOT get the chance to shake his hand, or hear him speak up close.

So yes, I certainly know what you mean by disappointed. I'm sure that feeling will be "refreshed" for me again Saturday.

But....I will continue to do my part (& more) to help Obama WIN Missouri !!!!

We can win CA | Report to Admin

By Liberal Atheist Jan 29th 2008 at 9:52 pm EST

WE CAN WIN CALIFORNIA. Obama must hit his base: colleges. There are over thirty universities and colleges throughout CA. If Obama will do what he did at the college rallies in Iowa and turn out young voters, we will win. We can send young Patrick, Caroline, Patrick Murphy (Iraq War Vet), John Kerry, and heck even the Big Lion Ted himself to all the college campuses. Get them sign pledge cards like we did in Iowa and call them to GOTV on Feb. 5. Nothing will fire up college students like Ted Kennedy's forceful speech like we saw on Monday.

The last thing I would post here is something from Bob Novak, but since Pat Buchanan recently took the title Prince of Darkness away from him (per Joe Scarborough), I though it'd be safe to do now.

"Experienced California Democratic politicians doubt the validity of Clinton's double-digit polling lead in the state. At the heart of Obama's support are upper-income Democrats (in exceptional supply here) and young voters whose intentions are difficult to predict. Will the state's huge, currently passive college campuses erupt in an outpouring of Obama voters?"

Link

Re: We can win CA | Report to Admin

By Time Words Jan 29th 2008 at 9:59 pm EST

I agree LA see what the GOP is afraid of

I think I agree with Andrew Stuttaford from a gazillion hours ago this morning - that the outcome hinges on what the Dems do. If they nominate Obama, then (as Andrew says) it will be a "narrative" election. If the GOP nominates McCain, then it's young, gifted and black vs old, cranky and weathered. He might pull it off. But Obama/Romney is more problematic because Mitt hasn't got a "narrative" - or at least not one anybody cares about.

Here's a thought to chill Andrew: Is Barack the new Blair? That is, if elected, will he be able (like Tone's first ministry) to push through big transformative changes under cover of the sheer dazzle of his glamor?

I'm rooting for Hillary to win big.

Link

Re: We can win CA | Report to Admin

By kasai Jan 29th 2008 at 11:52 pm EST

Obama went to Occidental College in LA...I am sure he will get much support from LA....
GO OBAMA!!!!

Re: We can win CA | Report to Admin

By kasai Jan 30th 2008 at 12:08 am EST

Obama went to Occidental College in LA...I am sure he will get much support from LA....
GO OBAMA!!!!

Event in KC | Report to Admin

By Douglas from Warrensburg, MO Jan 29th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

I was among probably a thousand people who couldn't get into the small venue at KC tonight at the Municipal Auditorium Exhibition Hall. We waited in freezing temps only to be told that we couldn't get in. Now, I saw Green Day in concert in the same building years ago and there is an arena that can fit thousands of people. Why did the organizers pick the Exhibition Hall when they could of picked a much larger venue? I drove in from Warrensburg in the snow and feel very cheated and sad that I missed Barack Obama speak in person. If he comes back, please pick a bigger venue.

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