Organizing for America | Sam Graham-Felsen's Blog: Senator Kent Conrad endorses Obama

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 29th 2007 at 12:27 pm EST

Thank you for your endorsement Senator Conrad. Your assitance in electing our guy (Barack Obama) for President is greatly appreciated by all.

OBAMA '08

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 Dec 29th 2007 at 12:52 pm EST

I notice that those who endorse Barack Obama cite his ability to unite both sides of the aisle and actually get things done as one of their reasons. I really believe this reflects the general sentiment of the American people as a whole and why I believe he will win the election in 2008.

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By Ismael from Santa Rosa, CA Dec 29th 2007 at 1:06 pm EST

Smart move Senator Conrad, THank you, Thank you,
Senator Obama will be the greatest President our our generation, and a Nobel Peace prize winner!GO BARACK!
Fired UP and ready to GO!

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By Amy Dec 29th 2007 at 2:08 pm EST

Freedom, I think you're right.

People are finally tired of the vicious partisanship and attack mentality that Edwards is advocating, and they're tired of the right-left wars that Hillary has been a part of for decades.

We want our politicians to get together, put their hunger for power aside, and get things done for the people who elected them.

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By Ashe Dec 29th 2007 at 12:56 pm EST

Thank you for your timely endorsement. If only our other Democratic senators had the backbone to endorse Barack.

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By Tina Dec 29th 2007 at 12:57 pm EST

Thank you Senator Conrad. You to see the promise for a new beginning that starts with Barack Obama becoming our next President of the UNITED States Of America. We're GETTING CLOSE...FIRED UP?...READY TO GO?

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By Major_Man saying YES WE CAN! Dec 29th 2007 at 1:00 pm EST

A veteran senator endorsement. Great news! I see Sen. Obama winning many states on Feb. 5th and splitting votes from NY.

Then on his Feb. 10th "My plans for 2008" update he will simply talk about winning in VA and MD on Feb. 12th!

OBAMA '08!

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By bluecat Dec 29th 2007 at 1:58 pm EST

It's an even bigger endorsement than a newspaper, North Dakotan's are fiscally responsible as a state and I watch Conrad all the time when he's figuring out how we got reamed by the Administration and how to fiscally get out of it. He brings up the cost of oil as our import, lowering domestic spending on other important issues of the people. He points out that, the cost of buying the oil everyday, could educate over 400 thousand students for full tuition in a college of their choice. I like and respect Conrad, he works with numbers in black and white, and shows the damage done by the rubberstamping of the last six years.

His blessing shows that Barack will be surrounded by and supported by people who will move mountains for change in America.
Fiscal, open financial stability is just what the doctor ordered.

Go Conrad and Obama!!!

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By Amy Dec 29th 2007 at 2:21 pm EST

It's great news to have someone with Conrad's integrity on board with our movement for change. Fiscal repair is my #1 priority. Thank you, Senator Conrad!

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By shawnmarie Dec 29th 2007 at 3:41 pm EST

Thank you Senator Conrad for giving your support now and helping us all!

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By Global Citizen Linda Dec 29th 2007 at 6:46 pm EST

Thank you Senator Conrad for ednorsing Senator Obama giving your support to helping us bring about change in this country.

Barack is the one candidate who can win all parts of the country because he respects people with diverse views.

I hope that Iowa send Obama out with a landslide.

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By http://millardboutique.com Dec 29th 2007 at 2:40 pm EST

OBAMA IS THE NEW BILL.
'OBAMA '08AMA
PEOPLE ARE YOU READY.
BILL WAS NOT THE FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT-OBAMA WILL BE.

VOTE FOR PROGRESS

PEOPLE HATE CHANGE-

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By Maria Dec 29th 2007 at 12:29 pm EST

“We know Barack Obama is the candidate who will bring change we can believe in because he has done it throughout his two decades in public service,” concluded Conrad.

Thank you for your endorsement, Senator Kent Conrad. We The People, the most common, ordinary folks, join you in the movement to help Senator Obama win the nomination and then the presidency.

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And thank you for posting this great blog, Sam.

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By heartofohio Dec 29th 2007 at 12:29 pm EST

Thank you Senator Conrad. Your support is very much appreciated!

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By Rosalind Dec 29th 2007 at 12:30 pm EST

Thanks Sen Conrad on your latest endorsement to Sen Obama.

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By Blaze Dec 29th 2007 at 12:30 pm EST

feel extremely vindicated after ready this LATIME article which you could read here:Link.

The story talks about Obama adopting a more forceful and combative populous message just like the one Edwards is using.....

I've been suggesting for months now that Obama's "hope and change" message was seen as too weak by many rural Iowans and that those voters wanted more beef behind Obama's word...They wanted Obama to be more forceful and be more combative....They just hated the fact that his message was so reconcilliation-like instead of "fighting type" , and i strongly believe this had hurt Obama.

The reason Edwards has gained in many polls is because his combative message is more in line with many Iowans...Those voters feels like corporate America is stealing from them and they want a fighter that will go to Washington and fight them.

Better now then never , but i worry whether Obama's switch is coming way too late because his reconciliation message is so heavy that people may never want to see him as much of a fighter then Edwards.

This switch is necessary because Obama's "hope and change" message is not powerful enough to win the race and he needs to integrate a more fighting tone to get him pass the finish-line.

I'm a bit shocked it took them so long to see Obama's message wasnt enough.

Obama has got to move as far to the populous side to get maximum impact because he only has 6 days.

He does not have to throw away the hope and change message or banner...What he needs to do is intergrate a more fighting tone to it and more corporate/Lobbyist bashing.

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By Robert Haider Dec 29th 2007 at 12:34 pm EST

Good news, yes. But this is not the place for the story. IMHO, threadjacking is not good manners.

Peace

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By bluecat Dec 29th 2007 at 2:02 pm EST

It's all good because we can't all lead by our fists, if that was the case, there wouldn't be assault charges.
He's a smart fighter and when he has to pull the punch, rest assured, it will be thrown at the right time, at the right target!

Fighting at the wind is how we ended up in Iraq, instead of kicking Bin Rotten's butt.

Let's kick his butt and change the world!

Obama 08, ain't it Great!
No more Drama, Vote for Obama!
The world can't wait for Obama in 08!

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Dec 29th 2007 at 12:34 pm EST

Yes. Obama is surrounded by some very, very bright, experienced folks. They run the campaign effectively.

Auntie B.

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Dec 29th 2007 at 12:49 pm EST

IMHO. I don't think that it should be as much about vindication as it is should be about faith in HQ that they know what they are doing.

See timing is everything. If Barack had started the speech that he gave this week a month ago it would be old news now and would not have had the impact that it is having in the closing days leading up to the caucus.

I'm glad that you are feeling better about the tone of the campaign but the definition of
faith is believing in something that you cannot see, hear or feel.

OBAMA '08

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Dec 29th 2007 at 12:51 pm EST

And Blaze dear... you need not worry or be concerned. Channel your anxiety into something productive. Crochet works for me. Really relaxing.

Love and hugs,
Auntie B.

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By bluecat Dec 29th 2007 at 2:06 pm EST

Yeah and the media, DC Democrat leaders, and Rethugliklans, don't see the people's movement for change, nor do they think we mean business.

Can't wait til November, until then it's full steam ahead, to the White House, crisscrossing every state with the message of change from the American People who trust and support Barack Obama!

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By Amy Dec 29th 2007 at 2:26 pm EST

Blaze, give it up.

Edwards is not rising in the polls. He dropped dramatically when Obama started campaigning in Iowa in March, and has stayed down. Edwards has been in Iowa for almost 5 years, campaigning non-stop. If he didn't get more support than this by now, he never will. He is without organization in any Feb. 5 state. He's out of it. The only beneficiary to his game in Iowa is Hillary, and he knows that. He's a charlatan.

Obama's message is the same as always - a strong position on change that will lead to more success for progressive causes. His progressive cred is better than anyone else's in this race. He gets things done. People know that. His crowds are triple Edwards' crowds.

You're wrong.

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By shawnmarie Dec 29th 2007 at 2:50 pm EST

Blaze please stop reposting. Edwards is NOT better because he fights or argues like Hilary against anyone and everything. Think about it really! We need a leader with and open mind to work with ALL sides and that leader is Obama. Stop comaparing Obama to Edwards. Please!! I'm glad you feel vindicated, but uhhh I really don't see your point(again...sigh Blaze!!)

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By Mike aka Not this Time Dec 29th 2007 at 5:08 pm EST

Blaze... your compass does not point toward the direction of hope.. time to get a new one!

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By JONESEY Dec 29th 2007 at 12:31 pm EST

Thank you, Senator Conrad. It's about time Democrats started to recognize the potential they have in Senator Obama.

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By Robert Haider Dec 29th 2007 at 12:32 pm EST

Along with Sen. Conrad, I've been emailing Sen. Dorgan and Rep. Pomeroy weekly for months, so hopefully up here in ND we'll get a couple more before Feb. 5.

Peace

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By Rev. Jan Dec 29th 2007 at 12:38 pm EST

I have a question re endorsements, crowd size and poll data. Let me begin by saying that I realize there are lots of different polls out there using various means of polling voters. Some Edwards supporters claim that based on certain polls he is the most electable candidate. I also realize that some people coming to hear Obama speak come for a variety of reasons and will not necessarily caucus for him. I know that some voters who are polled have never attended a rally and press the mute button when political ads are aired. It has also been pointed out that some of Obama's supporters are not polled. I still feel that given the number of endorsements and the size of his crowds these polls shouldn't be so close. Any thoughts?

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By Roxanne from Bowie Dec 29th 2007 at 12:41 pm EST

I totally agree!! I believe that the contest will not be close.

Obama will win Iowa hands down.

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By Tamsin Dec 29th 2007 at 12:43 pm EST

Polls in Iowa are notoriously unreliable at predicting the results. We just have to wait and see-they have their own unique process.

Size of crowds tends to be a better indicator than the polls.

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 Dec 29th 2007 at 12:47 pm EST

Don't worry.

I have full confidence that Barack Obama has the support necessary to come out on top. Check this out.

Why I Am "Really" Excited About The Polls

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By Tina Dec 29th 2007 at 1:04 pm EST

I was a couple of minutes late, but I think I made part of your point for ya. WE ARE GOING TO WIN THIS FOR OBAMA!!

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 Dec 29th 2007 at 1:08 pm EST

Hey, it just shows we are all thinking along the same lines here.

Fired Up!

Ready To Go!

;p

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Dec 29th 2007 at 1:09 pm EST

I responded.

Auntie B.

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 Dec 29th 2007 at 1:20 pm EST

I saw that.

Thanks!

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By Amy Dec 29th 2007 at 2:48 pm EST

Excellent points, and great photos!!

I used to be Republican, well, still am, I guess, although I think of myself as an Independent now. And I, and most of my Republican family and friends are 100% behind Obama! We can't wait to caucus for him here in WA.

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By Tina Dec 29th 2007 at 12:51 pm EST

You're right to some degree-about the polls not being a true representation of the voters. Take myself. I've never been polled. I'm an independent who (although I'm not in an early state),and for the first time in my life I will declare and caucus for Obama. Nobody's counting me. Plus someone else made the point that many of these polls aren't contacting many folks that don't have landline phones. Don't know if that's true or not--but it could make a big dif! Not to mention us "pesky" independent(who don't like HRC, by the way)and a few republicans are probably going to sneek in too. GO OBAMA!!

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 Dec 29th 2007 at 1:02 pm EST

It's true. There's actual data on it. I posted a blog on it several months ago, but I can't find it now. But it's true. Younger people tend to have cell phones and pollsters do not poll people with cell phones. Also, those who don't own a home do not get included in a lot of these polls. I worked in polling for four years. When someone indicates that they do not own a home , the call is not "completed" which means it's not counted. There are several demographics underrepresented in polling and many of them are registered voters who will show up at the polls. Based on their demographics alone , many of them are more likely to be Obama supporters.

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By Major_Man saying YES WE CAN! Dec 29th 2007 at 1:03 pm EST

I've not had a landline since 2003 and have not been called by a poll or telemarketer since. I'm cetain none of the Barack Stars have landlines either -or- they are newly registered.

I'm feeling confident too.

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By Tina Dec 29th 2007 at 1:16 pm EST

YEAH, that's what I'm talking about. These "pollsters" don't have a clue. There's a movement afoot. Right now, they're just trying to figure out why the ground is vibrating. Better get the richter(?spelling)scale out on Jan 3rd.

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By bluecat Dec 29th 2007 at 2:13 pm EST

Yeah, I've been out of communication lately due to the Christmas season and a family of seven wonderful children, who now, thanks to the debt of the country, know the true meaning of Christ's Mass. All we had up was a homemade Nativity Manger, with Mary Joseph Jesus and the three wisemen.

We promised to try and give them something on income tax time, provided the 70% increase in heating doesn't take that too.30% increase in electricity and that's 100% no financial Christmas, in the Jones household. God, America needs change for the People, Of the People and by the People now. Please, this is the third Christmas, and if it keeps going like it is, we will be paying daily for our water and air. The oil companies are ruining our streams and rivers around the world. Please Lord, Can we have an Honest, trustworthy, intelligient, Charismatic, diplomatic, President for 2008? In this we Pray.
Amen.

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By Athena Dec 29th 2007 at 2:32 pm EST

Nice to hear from you again, bluecat.

And amen to what you just said!

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By shawnmarie Dec 29th 2007 at 2:54 pm EST

Amen bluecat and said it very well!! thanks

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By Kay Dec 29th 2007 at 3:14 pm EST

Amen!

I believe in prayer AND hard work. Let's keep the prayers going.

January 3rd will be historical!

I just wish I could be there!!!

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By Amy Dec 29th 2007 at 2:30 pm EST

The campaign is very confident or they wouldn't be opening so many new field offices in POST-FEB 5 states.

Obama's the winner, if we all stay positive and work hard.

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By Ryan and Chelsea Dec 29th 2007 at 12:45 pm EST

I encourage anyone who is planning on giving money to do so in small amounts.

I wanted to give $20 today, so my wife gave $5 twice and I gave $5 twice.

All four were matched. That's 8 donations. Had I given $20, it would have been 2 donations.

This is a grass roots movement and there are plenty of people who can only donate $5. Let's match all of their donations!

Donate today!

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By MartiM who is thrilled with Joe Biden as VP! Dec 29th 2007 at 1:05 pm EST

You are so right! I blew it yesterday -- gave $100 all at once. Sure it was matched, but still only two donations! Got carried away with emotion after seeing HRC on SitRm -- wanted to buck her, bigtime!

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 Dec 29th 2007 at 1:07 pm EST

I didn't think about that. I already gave $50.00 and someone already matched it. But I like your idea because you can get more people involved in the process. I could have had what , 10 people? LOL. Missed opportunity. But, I will think about that next time.

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By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Dec 29th 2007 at 1:48 pm EST

Good point. I gave $100 in four $25's over the last couple days and was matched every time. Also, as much as I love helping people with their personal fund-raising goals, I think we can double our impact by going the matching route.

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By Amy Dec 29th 2007 at 2:41 pm EST

I think you mean the matching donations?

I'm maxed, but my husband has been matching donations. He does a couple of $25 matches each day. The reason is that many of our first time donors have small amounts to donate, so he can match more donors that way. But he also sometimes offers a $100 match.

He might be almost maxed now, too!

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By raette Dec 29th 2007 at 12:48 pm EST

Thank you Senator Conrad.

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Dec 29th 2007 at 12:49 pm EST

The campaign is right on schedule. Timing is EVERYTHING!

Auntie B.
PS I've got some other wonderful news...
CNN just did an Iowa report with Candy Crowley. She was discussing the caucus procedure... the 15% rule (if only 15% show up for a candidate, that candidate is removed and the caucuser has to go for a second choice.)

Now listen to THIS... and I'm QUOTING:
"If, for example, Hillary Clinton (clip of HRC) doesn't get 15%, people will have to make a second choice."

To me, that means, "Despite all the bs CNN pays us to feed you, Hillary is toast. Make a second choice." Oh, she also made a big deal about people showing up. She said that HRC attracts middle aged women. Obama attracts the youth.

While I'm at it... guess CNN took a long, hard look at Blitzer getting blitzed by Barack on Larry King. The writing is on the wall. HRC won't win. They will no longer have to kiss her ring. And Candy Crowley rocks!

Anybody? Am I off base? Tell the truth.

Auntie B.