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SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

Sunday Morning CHANGE!!

Let's start healing the nation with a small personal or family action.

Barack repeated that Sunday is the most racial divided day of the week in America.... so in that light...

Join me in the SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE!!!

Attend a Church, Mosque or Temple every Sunday until the April 22nd week, which has a different racial or religious background then your own.

A small step towards healing the nation.

When you are there let the pastor and congregation know that you are there as a Obama supporter helping to heal the nation racial divide.

Sunday Morning CHANGE - Link

Taking the WORDS and PUTTING them into ACTION!!!

Iraq War Anniversary -- Veterans show your support for Barack | Report to Admin

By Northern Idaho Mar 19th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

Today is the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. With this in mind, I wanted to be sure I brought attention to the signs I created at the request of an Iraq Veteran.

Iraq Veterans can show your support for Barack with a sign

Download & Print

Iraq Veterans
#13 Iraq Veteran For Obama 08 on Red BG
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#14 Iraq Veteran For Obama 08 on White BG
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#15 Iraq Veteran For Obama 08 on Blue BG
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>>>25 downloadable Barack Obama signs including the ones linked above can be found here: Link

If you like what I am doing, please consider making a donation to my fundraising page:
Do it here: Link

Regards

Essential viewing | Report to Admin

By Kayla Mar 19th 2008 at 4:44 pm EDT

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Daily Reminder of Essential Obama Videos, For Newcomers & Undecideds
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Barack's 2002 speech opposing the war, re-created by supporters.
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Barack Obama opposing the war in 2002, 2003, 2004... it was more than just a speech.
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"An American Dream," the story of college student Josh Stroman who pulled his life together after jail, and who was inspired by Barack Obama to get socially involved.
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Barack’s 2004 Democratic National Convention Speech: When the world was first introduced to Barack Obama!
Part 1
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Part 2
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Barack: “A More Perfect Union”: On Racial Unity
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And me touting my own video, "who was right?"
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Participate in a "good" Obama viral email project over at dKos!
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Re: Iraq War Anniversary -- Veterans show your support for Barack | Report to Admin

By Mark from Lexington, MA Mar 19th 2008 at 4:46 pm EDT

Barack's speech was excellent. We now know in great detail Barack's plan of action on the war.

It would seem that Hillary's advisors are split about what she would do about the war. Link
The architect of the surge strategy is one of Hillary's informal advisors. He believes that once Hillary's is in the Oval Office her actions on withdrawal may not be guided by what the HRC campaign would like us to believe today.

The lobbyist firm of her chief campaign advisor, Mark Penn, has Blackwater as a client. There are vested interests in her circle of advisors for maintaining the war longer than she promises.

We certainly know what McCain would do. He has said that we ought to spend 100 more years in Iraq and yesterday has said we should also spend 100 more years in Afghanistan. When asked what we should do about Iran, he has suggested "Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran."

Re: Iraq War Anniversary -- Veterans show your support for Barack | Report to Admin

By Excited about Change and Working Hard to Make it Happen Mar 19th 2008 at 5:45 pm EDT

Fellow Obama Supporters here...

Please make a donation to help me honor service men and woman, reach my goal, and add to the momentum of "our" campaign.

My goal ($2195) centers around my husband and his job. He is in the US Army and was born and raised in Goldsboro, NC. Additionally, his last duty station was Ft. Bragg.

I'd like 100 people to donate $21.95 in honor of a member of the United States Armed Services. Additionally, I'd like to compose a list of all the brave men and women honored by your donations. Please send me the name of the US Service man or woman that you’d like to honor.

I'm currently in my classroom (conferencing with parents) wishing that I had just a few minutes to make phone calls. HOWEVER, we go on Spring Break next week, so I will be able to make a ton of calls then. We're off until April 7th. Since I can't help make phone calls right now, I hope that you all will make a donation to help me honor service men and woman, reach my goal, and add to the momentum of "our" campaign.

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YES WE CAN!!!

STOP FOX NEWS NOW | Report to Admin

By CLINTON TAX RETURN, NOW. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:12 pm EDT

FOXNEWS AND COMPANY: LEAVE OBAMA ALONE! WHY ARE YOU SO RACIST AND BENT ON RUINING HIM? FOCUS ON JOHN MCCAINS ENDORSEMENT BY JERRY FALWELL, HAGEE AND THE REST. IS THERE NOTHING WRONG IN THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN THAT YOU CAN REPORT ON OR YOU ARE SO RACIST THAT YOU ARE BLIND THESE DAYS?
I WILL NEVER WATCH YOUR PROGRAM AGAIN.

Re: STOP FOX NEWS NOW | Report to Admin

By Cynthia Bartley of Portland, OR Mar 19th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

Actually - more alarming to me is so called patriots that are using our precious freedom to vote to fix an election- they are voting for HRC with the stated reason to fix the election- its illegal and we need to kick up a fuss with the media and voter rights group.

We need to also flood appeals to McCain on his site and wherever else, to denounce election fixing from his supporters.

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By Michelle For Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT

What is really alarming to me about Fox News is, they have no credibility outside of conservative Republicans and they make conservative Republicans look bad. I have friends who are conservative Republican and they are intelligent folks with opinions..but unlike coverage on Fox News they are willing to concede when right is right or wrong is wrong. Fox is a one trick pony and it's sad because they are joke when they could be fair to all.

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL Mar 20th 2008 at 3:43 am EDT

Michelle from Hillsborough, NJ

EXACTLY, I AGREE 100%!!

FOX News is a Propaganda Machine FILL WITH HATE towards Democrats!!

NOTICE NONE of the Democratic Presidential Candidates do not do interviews with Fox News or Let Them Moderate any Debates? BUT THEY DO SO WITH ALL THE OTHER NEWS ORGANIZATIONS!!

Fox News NEED to Take a Hard Look at themselves!!

Re: STOP FOX NEWS NOW | Report to Admin

By MARYLAND4OBAMA Mar 19th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

Look at it from my perspective. Fox is terrified of a
Mcain-Obama match up because they know who will win. They have to do what they can to bring down Obama, by any means neccesary.

The Wright controversy is a bone thrown to them and they chewing on it with gusto largely because they could not find anything nasty/dirty that would stick. Think about it, how many other candidiates have a supporter/pastor say some really bad things and it's not even the focus of news.

The reality is that BO is being held to a much HIGHER STANDARD THAT WE WOULD ORDINARILY EXPECT OF ANY CANDIDIATE in this election. It doesn't matter whether he repudiates 1,000,000 times, the right wingers will keep hurling hate until they can bring him down. And they will FAIL,

Fox news is hopelessly obsessed with Obama, so is rush/hannity etc. But the more they replay those Wright tapes and hope to keep this story running longer, the more they look utterly desperate and frantic trying to help HRC win the nomination.

Today was the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war which Bush poorly executed and should never have led this nation down this destructive path. But Fox news and hateful radio shows have no time to pay tribute to the closely 4,000 men and women who have paid the ultimate price but instead prefer to talk about Obama's FORMER pastor. How pitifully desperate is that???

YES WE CAN AND WE WILL!

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL Mar 20th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

MARYLAND4OBAMA

VERY WELL STATED!! I AGREE 100%!!

Yes We Can and We WILL!!

Re: Iraq War Anniversary -- Veterans show your support for Barack | Report to Admin

By Oxfdblue Mar 19th 2008 at 9:15 pm EDT

That's a nice idea... but...

People might want to try a synagogue on a Saturday morning...and a Mosque on a Friday.

TURNING THE WORDS INTO ACTION! | Report to Admin

By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

LISTEN TO THE SPEECH AGAIN AND START PROGRAMS FOR YOUR SELF, FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES.

WORDS INTO ACTION.. HOPE ACTION CHANGE....

Re: TURNING THE WORDS INTO ACTION! | Report to Admin

By cpr-konani Mar 19th 2008 at 5:30 pm EDT

Re Listening again - I have only found the exerpt on this site; is there one with all of it? I bet it was great - it's moving folks to action!

Gotta love this crowd! and I do!!

GO PA - We know you thinkers and doers are out there!!

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By ForChangeInVA Mar 19th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

Darn you Lawrence! :)

This is a great idea, especially in time for Holy Week and Easter, a time of unity.

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change Mar 19th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

I will do this!

3/19 Midday News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Mar 19th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the March 19th *midday* news content.

For those who don't know, my name is Cris and I'm a Cuban-American who supports Barack Obama.

I run a blog that compiles pretty much every major news article and commentary that comes out each day about Senator Obama. My hope is that it's a useful tool for those who want to keep up with everything going on in the campaign. I also contribute my own commentary as well.

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

Would the local Chicago neighborhood attendence at Trinity by blacks, whites, latino, asian and anyone else i've left out be viewed as a welcome home to unity over divisivness?

Might be a nice homecoming for Sen Obama after the speech and a difficult week to express the hope of unity.

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

GREAT IDEA... PASS IT ON AND POST IT ON CHICAGO / ILLINOIS OBAMA SITE.

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By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 4:52 pm EDT

Have the link?

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By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 5:02 pm EDT

Link

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By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 5:04 pm EDT

Sorry here is a link for the event.. pass it on.

SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE - TRINITY UNITED CHURCH - CHICAGO...ADD YOUR CHURCH, MOSQUE OR TEMPLE INVITE TODAY.

STOP FOX NEWS NOW | Report to Admin

By CLINTON TAX RETURN, NOW. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:13 pm EDT

FOXNEWS AND COMPANY: LEAVE OBAMA ALONE! WHY ARE YOU SO RACIST AND BENT ON RUINING HIM? FOCUS ON JOHN MCCAINS ENDORSEMENT BY JERRY FALWELL, HAGEE AND THE REST. IS THERE NOTHING WRONG IN THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN THAT YOU CAN REPORT ON OR YOU ARE SO RACIST THAT YOU ARE BLIND THESE DAYS?
I WILL NEVER WATCH YOUR PROGRAM AGAIN.

Re: STOP FOX NEWS NOW | Report to Admin

By JuanE. Mar 19th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

Jerry Falwell is dead. It could be his son who is endorsing along with a string of right-wingers.

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By KO is our guy!!! Mar 19th 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

We have to do something about foxnews. They are unbeilivable.I will never ever watch fox again and will make sure that everyone I know does the same thing.

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 5:04 pm EDT

Sorry here is a link for the event.. pass it on.

SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE - TRINITY UNITED CHURCH - CHICAGO...ADD YOUR CHURCH, MOSQUE OR TEMPLE INVITE TODAY. Link

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By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 5:09 pm EDT

Great,, looks like you already have the event set up..

Is there a blog that you mentioned in chicago for an entry or two of this idea? That's the link i was looking for.

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By FarAway. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

WoW!!posted this befor...am so glad to see we all stick togather.

**ON Politico they are suggesting that Rev. Wright is the KEY to success in November. They plan to go low...well fine. GO LOW. Ignore $5 gas and the weakened dollar and the mortgage fallout and inflation. FOCUS on WRIGHT. GREAT.

Rev. Wright is the KEY to success in November

We can send a word to Rev.Wright, Please would you take the time, just few seconds. To a man who has done great service for his country, for you all Americans as a marine. As a preacher he has buildt a community, helped and comforted...in the prisons, embraced Hiv infected, unemployed, speaking for for social justice. The children who received schoolership to better life and future.

Maybe some of you might find time to visit the church they do live service. I did just that last Sunday. Not that I am a christian, don´t belive at all...just that I am human. There was love, respect,inclusion, that everyone huged each other, warmth.

If you find in your heart, and if you felt outrage for those 30 sec. soundbit, then forgiveness is derserved. all the more reason for those 30 years of work. Where were the camara´s on those 30 years minus 30sec..?

I did thank Rev. Wright.....HoPe he does continue his service to the community and the rest of us. would you ???

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By FarAway. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:12 pm EDT

The bells are toiling.......wake up Chicago.

Show the rest of the country. Are we going to stand togather, when are up or when we are down. We have our wounded Rev Wright and Samantha Power.

We take care of our wounded....Right

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By Charolette who is a proud AMERICAN! Mar 19th 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Thank you for that comment!! I thought that I was the only one who thought that FOX News was racist. Let me just say that I love Keith Olbermann. His commentary tonite was right on point. He stated how racist Shawn Hannity was and the people who watch it. I just love him!!!

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By Cynthia from Jackson TN, who refuse to vote for anyone else other than Barack Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

Great idea indeed. This will be comforting to Barack, the church members and to Rev. Wright.

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By Cynthia from Jackson TN, who refuse to vote for anyone else other than Barack Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT

Great idea indeed. This will be comforting to Barack, the church members and to Rev. Wright.

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By Cynthia from Jackson TN, who refuse to vote for anyone else other than Barack Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

Great idea indeed. This will be comforting to Barack, the church members and to Rev. Wright.

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Mar 20th 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

GOOD IDEA!

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By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 5:21 pm EDT

One thing that bothered me in Sen. Obama's great speech was, "the most segregated hour in American life occurs on Sunday morning".

Would local Chicago neighborhood attendence at Trinity United Church of Christ by Blacks, Whites, Latino, Asian and any other race,creed, or color i've left out be viewed as a welcome home to forgivness and unity over divisivness?

Might be a nice homecoming for Sen Obama after that great speech and a difficult week standing by his church to express the hope of unity.

Here's the link: Link

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By Niko-"God Says It's OBAMA'S time"...... Mar 19th 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

Bob,

You have posted this several times...Actually, Senator Obama is not the first one to say this. It's a term that has beem used for years to describe the cultural and religious devide that exist ib America.

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By Dynamite Obamanite Mar 20th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

He was speaking religiously. On Sunday we go to Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, etc. churches. Not racial segregation, religious segregation.

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By Shosh from Austin Mar 19th 2008 at 5:58 pm EDT

Just an FYI - Although there are some daily services, generally speaking, Jews attend services at a synagogue on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Same about daily services for Muslims, and their special day is Friday noon/afternoon.

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By C.Lee Mar 19th 2008 at 6:04 pm EDT

I agree, I have also called for my friends to do the same.

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By RDG - FLA Mar 19th 2008 at 6:07 pm EDT

I love the idea! Everyone can and should reach out to others and help Senator Obama bring about change. Together we are unbeatable - yes, we can!

STOP FOX NEWS NOW | Report to Admin

By CLINTON TAX RETURN, NOW. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:10 pm EDT

FOXNEWS AND COMPANY: LEAVE OBAMA ALONE! WHY ARE YOU SO RACIST AND BENT ON RUINING HIM? FOCUS ON JOHN MCCAINS ENDORSEMENT BY JERRY FALWELL, HAGEE AND THE REST. IS THERE NOTHING WRONG IN THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN THAT YOU CAN REPORT ON OR YOU ARE SO RACIST THAT YOU ARE BLIND THESE DAYS?
I WILL NEVER WATCH YOUR PROGRAM AGAIN.

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By Danielle Mar 19th 2008 at 6:54 pm EDT

Let's do MORE than that! Some friends of mine have started a group that matches people of different Religious Backgrounds together for dinners. We meet with other groups and rotate the homes we have dinners at. We will learn their culture and their religion. I signed up just last week and can't wait. There will be an article coming out about it this week in Los Angeles Times....but you can check it out yourself at

www.commontables.org

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By Jacqueline from Stockbridge, GA Mar 19th 2008 at 6:59 pm EDT

I agree we will be attending a Methodist service this Sunday. I have always belonged to diverse churches, I raise my children to understand that America is not just one color and neither is our community.

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By VVB Mar 19th 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

man, just imagining people starting to go to each other services across town, on Sunday mornings... just the visual of it, it's making me cry... If you do this,please take pictures and share it with all of us!!!

10,000 PHONE CALLS BY APRIL 22nd | Report to Admin

By Musicians4Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

Are you too shy or too busy to make calls?
JOIN THE 10,000 CALL PHONE-A-THON
Donate here:
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I will make two calls on your behalf for every dollar donated.
We are currently up to 7,148 calls. We're well on our way to our Goal of 10,000 calls by April 22nd.

Together we can make a difference
YES WE CAN

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By Christiana Mar 19th 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

This is a great idea...for any month or any reason...but I think it's kinda important to note that, in order to visit many houses of worship during actual worship services one might have to go on a day other than Sunday......

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By Royal Mar 21st 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

No I don't agree with Reverend Wright, but I know he has a right to speak freely and we as a country have an obligation to ensure him of that right. I also know that as a nation we have the ability to change the Reverend's mind. It cannot and will not be accomplished with words. It must be done with actions. On Sunday April 20th I will be attending a different church. One that is predominantly African American. I will go there quietly, I will listen I will pray and then I will go home. I want to encourage others to do the same and visit a church on April 20th that is not your traditional church or place of worship. April 20th could be seen as a day of unity that has been long in the making and way over do.I truly believe in my heart and deep in my soul that we all have One God, One Nation and One Future President. Elect Senator Obama to be the next President of the United States of America and watch the "Generation Of Now" truly take off!

Am I... | Report to Admin

By ForChangeInVA Mar 19th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

First?

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By Lawrence Mar 19th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

Sorry :)

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By President Obama!!! Mar 19th 2008 at 4:37 pm EDT

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Great Work Sen. Obama! | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

Thought this might give everyone a great feeling all over again about yesterday's speech.

This is a segment of an article in the NYT by Ron Klain, 3-18-2008:

Senator Obama’s speech will be long-remembered and oft-acclaimed. It was powerful, brilliant and effective. No matter what happens in the 2008 presidential campaign, it is an address that Americans will read and recall for generations to come.

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By Lu-Ann Mar 19th 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL AND IF OUR BACKS SHOULD EVER BE AGAINST THE WALL, WE'LL BE TOGETHER, OBAMA AND US!!!

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By cpr-konani Mar 19th 2008 at 5:34 pm EDT

Obama and ALL!

:) It rhymes... :(

Make no mistake: Obama will be the Democratic nominee unless something | Report to Admin

By Banko Mar 19th 2008 at 4:38 pm EDT

Make no mistake: Obama will be the Democratic nominee unless something
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Republicans voting for Hillary Clinton? | Report to Admin

By Yesican Mar 19th 2008 at 4:39 pm EDT

March 17, 2008
Cafferty: Republicans voting for Hillary Clinton?
Posted: 02:13 PM ET

A republican supporter of Hillary Clinton holds a sign during a campaign rally in Westerville, Ohio
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:

There's no doubt the 2008 campaign has been full of twists and surprises, and here's one more: Republicans are coming out in huge numbers to vote for Hillary Clinton.

That's right. About 100,000 Republicans came out to support Clinton in Ohio. 119,000 voted for her in Texas, and 38,000 in Mississippi.

The Boston Globe reports on why this is happening: Some Republicans are supporting Clinton hoping it will prolong her bitter fight for the nomination with Barack Obama. Others think Clinton would be an easier opponent for John McCain to beat in November. And still others are voting for Clinton because they want to keep her in the race to expose more information about Obama ahead of the general election.

Consider this: up until recently, Obama was getting a lot more support than Clinton was from Republicans in the primary contests. At the time, many traditional GOP voters said they liked Obama and were willing to cross party lines. But, once McCain sealed the deal with his party's nomination, things started to change.

To read more and contribute to the Cafferty File discussion click here

Filed under: Cafferty File

DO NOT LET REPUBLICANS PICK THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE

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By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 4:49 pm EDT

Yes in deed.

I don't know if anyone saw our Florida Gov. Crist on MSNBC(?) this morning. Seemed rather hypacritical for a REPUBLICIAN Gov to be messing in the DNC process for our nomination and demanding that the hillary delegates be seated!!

Oh yes, wait a minute, John McCain can't win unless he can get hillary as his opponent!

Sooo,, Republicians want hillary as their opponent!

Gov. Crist wants to be John McCain's running mate!

Soooo,, keep the race in a mess or get hillary nominated and McCain picks him!!!

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By jerry25 Mar 19th 2008 at 5:05 pm EDT

And Bill Nelson of FL wants to be Hillary's VP!!
That explains his position.

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By ObamaBob NSB Mar 19th 2008 at 5:33 pm EDT

Yes!

Re: Republicans voting for Hillary Clinton? | Report to Admin

By Lmoor Mar 19th 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

What I don't understand is why all the democrats-- voters and officials-- aren't clammoring for the Govenor's head. It was his republican administration that forced the DNC into this position.

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By jerry25 Mar 19th 2008 at 4:50 pm EDT

Chris Matthews program yesterday was the first MSM to admit this was happening.
I believe Obama didn't want to press this issue before the registration process is over in upcoming primaries and that MI was dead.

The problem is even worse than reported because many people who are telling Exit Polls that they are Independents are not even being included in those numbers. Obama's support among so called "Independents" has also taken a hit. My guess is that the Limbaugh effect is much worse than reported. In fact, in Texas, had Obama won among Republican and Independents by just 13% (instead of by 1-2%), he would have won the state. Before Texas, Obama was winning by 20-30% among those groups.

Now is a good time to let the SD know of this embarrassment to the Democratic Party.

The SD must end this race now.

Re: Republicans voting for Hillary Clinton? | Report to Admin

By Wendy Wilson Mar 19th 2008 at 5:51 pm EDT

I personally think it is unAmerican for Republicans to cross over and meddle in the democratic party / nomination & get her on the ballot in the hopes she will loose to McCain. Either cross party lines and vote for the candidate you will support, or don't vote at all.

By voting Democratic, they are also showing a disservice to those Republican candidates running for their local offices and Congressional seats. Maybe those 100,000 votes the Republicans cast via a Democratic ballot has now cost the Republicans seats in their state legislatures and the national Congress. Shows you where their loyalties really lay - at the national level (special interests, lobbyists, corporate tax loop-holes), not the local level where things can actually be improved.

We certainly welcome Republicans who cross over to vote for Barack because they believe in him and this campaign and the changes we are trying to bring to America.

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By JuanE. Mar 19th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

It is not only un-American. It is illegal. Registration clerks and the DNC need to challenge these crossover votes and start prosecuting the offenders. This is the only way that we can stop this injustice.

Obama on Larry King | Report to Admin

By jerry25 Mar 19th 2008 at 4:40 pm EDT

I heard on CNN that Barack will be a guest of Larry King? Is he on both shows, back to back?
Please clarify?

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By maria from europe Mar 19th 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

larry king tomorrow i heard

Re: Obama on Larry King | Report to Admin

By Shawn - Obama All The Way Mar 19th 2008 at 4:44 pm EDT

Larry King = Tomorrow Night (THU)
360 = Tonight (WED)

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By jerry25 Mar 19th 2008 at 5:03 pm EDT

Thanks, I guess I assumed CNN was talking about tonight. Its unusually for Larry to announce more than a day ahead. Probably Barack wants to complete his triple crown of Major speeches.

I wonder if everyone is aware that Edwards was mentioned to be the first guest on Jay Leno on Thursday. The King interview could be an offsetting measure or it could be part of a well planned Knock-Out Punch.

Since no other SD have come forward, when you would expect someone like Joe Biden - who praised Obama yesterday, I tend to favor a planned Edwards endorsement of Obama. Certainly Barack has to know what Edwards is up to. (I checked the news stories and the only stories saying Edwards would endorse Hillary was pure prediction by Republican leaning journalists)

Different Standards for Black and White Preachers | Report to Admin

By Shawn - Obama All The Way Mar 19th 2008 at 4:42 pm EDT

Link

Rudy Giuliani's priest has been accused in grand jury proceedings of molesting several children and covering up the molestation of others. Giuliani would not disavow him on the campaign trail and still works with him.

Mitt Romney was part of a church that did not view black Americans as equals and actively discriminated against them. He stayed with that church all the way into his early thirties, until they were finally forced to change their policies to come into compliance with civil rights legislation. Romney never disavowed his church back then or now. He said he was proud of the faith of his fathers.

More...

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By Brandy from Texas Mar 19th 2008 at 6:34 pm EDT

I absolutely agree. (Disclaimer: I'm white.) Black people are held to a higher standard, even though ironically a lower standard is expected of them. I don't doubt they're used to this treatment (not saying it's acceptable). White people are not expected to disown people close to them for being racist.

From the schedules: Hillary Working on Nafta | Report to Admin

By Banko Mar 19th 2008 at 4:45 pm EDT

From the schedules: Hillary Working on Nafta
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Oops, must now watch--CNN! | Report to Admin

By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift Mar 19th 2008 at 4:46 pm EDT

OK, BO Folks, now is the time to watch CNN!

They will probably burn up from the sets tuned in! They are leaking water now from storm. We can storm them with our interest in watching them at 10 tonight, then nothing...unless they continue to cover our POTUS evenly thereafter.

Besitos y Paz
Si, se puede

something to think about on this upcoming sunday | Report to Admin

By Mary R. Il. Mar 19th 2008 at 4:47 pm EDT

and Easter no less, if one celebrates Easter. the most segregated day is Sunday or the Sabbath..we fall into rigid comfort zones ..

Wow something for religious institutions to contemplate. How tolerant are they really??

Conservative Talk Radio | Report to Admin

By scott Mar 19th 2008 at 4:51 pm EDT

The logic is slightly backwards on this theory, but I believe that this campaign needs to pay close attention to the conservatives on talk radio. I occasionally listen to see what the next attack will be on Barack. Honestly, I heard about this Rev. Wright issue a long time ago. If the campaign listens, they will be able to head some of this nonsense off before it reaches a critical stage like this past issue.

There are a whole new list of attacks about to come out. It seems as if they feel Barack is on the ropes and they want to knock him out.

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By B Mar 19th 2008 at 5:24 pm EDT

absolutely right!

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By Lu-Ann Mar 19th 2008 at 4:59 pm EDT

Obama in the highest, Obama forever more!!!

Race and Israel | Report to Admin

By Jeff Mar 19th 2008 at 5:07 pm EDT

I ask you: what other country in the world forces their leaders to pledge their allegence to a foreign country in order to get elected? Why must our candidates prove that they are unequivocally and without reservation behind and supportive of Israel, a foreign country?!? This astonishes me! I mean, Barack has a whole section (Under "Issues" then "Foreign Policy" and "On Israel") where he proclaims his unwaivering support for a superpower dominating over one of the poorest people in the world! And Barack has to re-iterate his support in his "Race Speech" as he distances himself from his Reverend: ("But the remarks that have caused this recent firestorm weren't simply controversial. They weren't simply a religious leader's effort to speak out against perceived injustice. Instead, they expressed a profoundly distorted view of this country - a view that sees white racism as endemic, and that elevates what is wrong with America above all that we know is right with America; a view that sees the conflicts in the Middle East as rooted primarily in the actions of stalwart allies like Israel, instead of emanating from the perverse and hateful ideologies of radical Islam."--B.O.). Maybe the great Liberator of the Liberals can support the position of Reverand Desmond Tutu? I bet not. Too bad.
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Maybe this is what happens in our democratic, free-speech country?: Link

I'm sure as the Palestinians hear this twisted logic of justice they hear the words stated over 2000 years ago: "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" ("My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?")

Good luck Barack, I'm voting for Nader.

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By Howard Mar 19th 2008 at 5:51 pm EDT

Jeff,

I think it would help everyone if you go post your comments on Nader website.

No, good luck to you and Nader.

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By Another_Mama4Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 7:37 pm EDT

I see what you mean. Nader cannot do much to fulfill your hopes because he will not become the President. You know how S.Africa was liberated? Because a few people had courage to do the right thing. If you leave Barack's camp you are giving way to despair. Let Barack get to a position where he may be able to negotiate a more satisfactory solution to the problem. I love Desmond Tutu for his courage to tell it as it is. And I do not hate any race, I may dislike their actions. Hate is a burden on the soul.

NBC's Chuck Todd admits Media Bias | Report to Admin

By jerry25 Mar 19th 2008 at 5:18 pm EDT

I must have missed this story, but this is a must read. Chuck Todd admits that the superdelegates aren't going to go for Hillary, because they have a bad past experience with the Clintons and they would have gone her way already. He said the only thing keeping Hillary going is Media Bias that began before the March 4 primary.
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We may be seeing the MSM (not the Republican led media bias) shift again. That could be the end for Hillary.

Awesome Hardball talk today | Report to Admin

By Jennifer in TX☺One Voice Can Make a Difference☺ Mar 19th 2008 at 5:38 pm EDT

I wrote a blog post on Chris Matthews Hardball post thanking him and Bill Maher for putting the truth out there..
I enjoy watching Hardball and Realtime with Bill Maher and they had an awesome interview today about Obama and it was great!!!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

I cant wait to see Obama on Anderson's 360 tonight :)

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Mar 19th 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

Bill Maher had an interview with Barack today?? When? Will it be re-aired on Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday?

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By Jennifer in TX☺One Voice Can Make a Difference☺ Mar 19th 2008 at 5:51 pm EDT

Bill Maher was on Hardball with Chris Matthews this hour...on msnbc's Hardball

it will be played after Keith's show im sure, dont miss it. it was great:)

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By Favor Mar 19th 2008 at 5:48 pm EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA

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By Favor Mar 19th 2008 at 5:52 pm EDT

PRESIDENT OBAMA IN AIRFORCE ONE!

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FIRED UP!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ Mar 19th 2008 at 5:43 pm EDT

Whooooo Hooooooo!!!!!!!
I just got home from seeing our President in Charlotte. All I can say is "WOW"

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By Nancy M. Mar 19th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

Congratulations! He is truly amazing in person.

Re: Different Standards for Black and White Preachers | Report to Admin

By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Mar 20th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

John Hagee + John McCain

Re: SUNDAY MORNING CHANGE | Report to Admin

By Howard Mar 19th 2008 at 5:55 pm EDT

CAN WE BLOCK THIS IDIOT!

LET'S STOP THE MEDIA INFLUENCE | Report to Admin

By Renewed Mind Mar 19th 2008 at 5:49 pm EDT

Stop watching the news so much people. Obama is ahead in pledged delegates and superdelegates do NOT WANT Hillary.
THE MEDIA wants this race to continue because people are watching the news like never before. The race is OVER but the media wants you to watch for RATINGS!

This is soooooo true that even the media is starting to admit it. (see above post)

I stopped watching and I have realized this more... I'm only watching a select few things that are only about Obama...like tonight's interview on CNN.

They are relying on the fact that we still think it's a race.....It's not.....Let the media feel the drop in ratings and they'll move in to something else.

Everytime they say it's "close" we tune in even more. Most of us have already VOTED.

Also check this out
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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Mar 19th 2008 at 5:52 pm EDT

next 15 mins got to watch on cnn.

cafferty file

experts AC and BO

28 Down, More to go | Report to Admin

By Mike Womack Mar 19th 2008 at 5:52 pm EDT

Just about every person received a donation in the last 24 hours! That’s fantastic! Thanks everyone. We’re just about to bump off one name so look for a new addition hopefully by the end of the night.

28 people helped so far.

6. Ilya is $50 away! Can someone push him to his goal of $2000? Link

The Top Ten List:
1. Here’s a Mama For Obama. $4491 more, now $4476-$4471-$4461-$4351-$4326- $4276-$4256-$4241-$4191-$4166- $4141-$4116-$4106-$4096-$4071- $4046-$3996-$3971-$3951-$3926- $3876-$3861-$3836-$3586-$3576 (or 143 donations of $25)
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2. Here is Lisa From L.A. She needs $880 more…make that $870-$865-$855-$805-$795-$780- -$770
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3. New To This has raised much of her $5,000 but still is lacking $1475-$1465-$1455-$1420-$1410- $1400-$1390
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4. Brenda from Richmond is looking for another $450-$440-$435-$415-$390-$365- $345
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5. I met Adam_Philadelphia at a Philly Sweeps event that he organzied. Over 100 people working for Barack on the streets of Philly. While he's helping out there, can we help him here? $910-$860-$850-$805-$705-$680- $655-$630-$605-$555-$500-$475- $390
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6. Ilya needs $955-$930…WOW $305-$245-$145-$120-$95-$70-$5 0 more. HE’s a volunteer coordinator working his heart out in Pennsylvania and doesn’t have a lot of time to raise money. LET’S FINISH THIS OFF.
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7. IManOBAMAmama has been VERY busy starting groups in PA and making calls. Can we help her make her goal while she’s busy on the ground? $980-$965-$915-890-$880 to go.
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8. Jill helped another Obama friend raise over $800. Now she needs help. Can we give her some? $1665-$1655-$1665 to go.
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9. Denis wrote, “A year ago I would have never imagined I'd be spending a Saturday making calls soliciting support for a political candidate. For that matter blogging, sign waving, or reading every word a health care plan… Can anyone can help out?” Well? $900-$875-$850 to go.
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10. Joe Ruwe lights up this blog every day. He always has words of encouragement. He’s looking for $905-$800-$775-$765
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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:00 pm EDT

Donna Brazil
Roland Martin
John king (republican)
Anderson Cooper
Susan Malwo
David Gergan

North Carolina | Report to Admin

By John in S.Florida Mar 19th 2008 at 5:53 pm EDT

Does anyone know if Barack picked up any endorsements in North Carolina? I was sort of hoping that John Edwards would could out to endorse Barack Obama.

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Mar 19th 2008 at 6:03 pm EDT

not that we have heard. Obama was leading in the polls in NC anywhere from 4-10%. Today they said he is leading by just 1%. I understand that that poll would not include the words of his GREAT speech yesterday, or his Iraq speech today though.

please vote in the AOL poll and add a comment, it is truly sickening to read the ones that are posted against him. I am saddened for our country, but using that to only strengthen my drive to canvas, do voter registration, and everything else I can to have him as President in 09!!!
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By Brenda in Indiana Mar 19th 2008 at 6:32 pm EDT

Nomad, I have posted over and over again on AOL stories and I have to say that some of the people that post there are the rudest, crudest people ever.

HILLARY CLINTON HELPED WITH NAFTA acc to AP | Report to Admin

By Renewed Mind Mar 19th 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

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THIS JUST IN PEEPS! HILLARY WORKED ON NAFTA WITH BILL...How do you think this makes OHIO feel?

SPREAD THE WORD!!!!!!!!!

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By JonnieRae Mar 19th 2008 at 6:52 pm EDT

Yes. This is the big story of today!! her recently released papers prove that she pushed NAFTA with Bill. It is irrefutable. That's how to get her in PA!!!!!

Those We Know Around Us | Report to Admin

By Frances Mar 19th 2008 at 6:02 pm EDT

I have been saddened over these past few weeks with the controversy surrounding Rev Wright. Not because of his sermon but because of America's reaction to it. Why is it that our character is sumed up to be that of those around us? In reality, do we really know those who we work with, live by, converse with in social events or even worship with? Will we ever know enough to make a sound enough decision to leave those who have been of our acquaintance behind for fear they may one day tarnish us or most importantly, our reputation? For it has been said that you don't really know a person until you have lived with him. If that's true, how many of us will have had the opportunity to live with those we have chosen to be our friend, colleague, or spiritual advisor? Not many.
Or do we really want to or need to? We should, in God's eye, be able to own up to the decisions we make and not need to answer for those around us. For as adults, we must be held accountable for our own publicized thoughts and actions not our relatives, co-workers, neighbors or common memberships alike.
Have faith Obama, America need your guidance to be able to raise above all the controversy today whether it's race, this fallen economy, health care and this needless war, we all need your leadership because you're the better choice and right now, the only choice.

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By C from Buffalo, NY Mar 19th 2008 at 6:06 pm EDT

PREVIEW OF ANDERSON COOPER TONIGHT:

Up Close and on the Trail

Posted: 09:34 AM ET

We are in the plane on our way to spend a day on the trail with Senator Barack Obama. The campaign has promised us unprecedented behind-the-scenes access with the Senator as he gives a speech on Iraq in Fayetteville, North Carolina and then travels to Charlotte for a town-hall event.

In between events Senator Obama will sit down for a one-on-one interview with Anderson.Most viewers are used to seeing candidates in formal settings, hearing soundbites, and reading recaps of highly orchestrated official campaign events. Seeing what actually goes into a day on the trail should be revealing.

We will take you with us as we go backstage and up close with the candidate on the trail. We will be with the Senator before he delivers an important address on the war in Iraq as the 5 year anniversary is upon us. After the event in Fayetteville the six of us traveling for the show will board the Obama press plane and fly with the Obama staff to Charlotte, North Carolina and see first-hand the questions voters have for the candidate.The day will end with our live show at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.

We love doing the show from campus locations because we inevitably draw a large crowd of curious, energetic students and young adults. It should be an apt end to a day on the trail with Barack Obama.

- Diana Miller, 360° Producer

Program Note: Watch Anderson’s report from North Carolina, on the campaign trail with Barack Obama, tonight on 360° 10p ET

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Obama Jewelry | Report to Admin

By Riv Mar 19th 2008 at 6:05 pm EDT

I've been hard at work on a couple of new items! I now have necklaces which are unisex. Check out my Obama Jewelry. I have also set up a fundraising page to reflect the money I've made so far.
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TV ALERT!! | Report to Admin

By C from Buffalo, NY Mar 19th 2008 at 6:09 pm EDT

OBAMA ON LARRY KING THURSDAY FOR THE FULL HOUR!!

From the site:

Barack Obama! The presidential candidate speaks out about five years of war in Iraq and the politics of race. Barack Obama for the hour!

• E-mail your questions.
• Send us a video e-mail!

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By "Makeda" Independent Sweetie who helped to elect President Barack Hussein Obama Mar 19th 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT

I love the fact he is letting the press in......... Transparency

Re: Obama will win | Report to Admin

By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:14 pm EDT

simple math...even is she adds some delegates (45-55) FL and MI delegates...she'll still loose.

Too bad. She warmed up too late ..when she won OHIO she said "iam just getting warmed up"!!!!
TOO LATE to get warmed up after 31 primaries.

Wolf thinks hillary could win if the delegates are (unfairly) seated.

Her attitude is if i can't win, he can't win either. is she a dumb politician or what???

These Polls DO Work Believe It | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Mar 19th 2008 at 6:19 pm EDT

Obama, Clinton Nearly Tied in North Carolina

The Reverend Wright issue has done major damage and Public Policy Polling ran a bunch of polls right in the middle of the worst sound bite tsunami. I think it can be said that Barack WON the 3:AM war. He did so by fighting back intensely. It remains to be seen if, by continuing on the offensive, he can finally overcome the effects of the Wright barrage.

I post this here to underline the serious crisis the campaign faces. We are entering the decisive phase.

Since Pennsylvania is at the center, I am christening Barack ROCKY and suggesting the campaign take its cues from the hero of that seminal film. Other polls can be found on my polls page. [MORE]

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By KA Mar 19th 2008 at 6:41 pm EDT

From what I,ve read, the speech have gotten Barack some of Hillary,s voters. But these news stations only report what they want!

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By Amy Mar 19th 2008 at 7:06 pm EDT

I'm not going to deny that PPP has been accurate, but I really think that picking apart a poll for a state that is voting over 35 days from now is a little bit much.

My vote should count | Report to Admin

By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 6:20 pm EDT

I am a Florida voter and registered on this site because after Edwards dropped out of the race, my son convinced me that Obama was exciting, vibrant and could move America forward much better than Hillary Clinton. Well, my vote not getting counted is just more of the same old same old, and I will no longer support Sen. Obama in any way. I am a loyal democrat- worked in both the Edwards campaign and in Wes Clark's campaign back in '04 as a delegate and as a campaign captain. I could be a lot of help to Sen Obama, but I simply will not so long as he opposes Floridians being given a revote or our previous votes counting in this primary. I'm not responsible for the Republicans in my statehouse who favored this early primary- I voted fof not a ONE of them. I voted and you are discarding my vote. If my state doesn't count to you, if private American's votes don't matter to you, I won't support you for president and may stay home in Novemeber for the election. You can't believe in the American people's right to vote and deny it. And if you dont' believe in the American people's right to vote, I don't believe in you.

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By Ben Mar 19th 2008 at 6:27 pm EDT

Not trying to be mean because I think it's an outrage that anyone's vote doesn't count, but why didn't you aggressively go after your local democratic party and the DNC. Obama is a candidate in the democratic race. The mail in vote was unconstitutional and no one could work out a compromise. Seriously I hope you don't think Senator Obama doesn't care about your vote or anyone here does. Democracy has failed in Florida twice in the last decade, but this one could be seen and dealt with almost a year ago when the DNC sanctioned Florida.

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 6:37 pm EDT

Yes, I do think Sen Obama doesn't care about my vote. I think that if either Florida or Michigan had gone his way he'd be clawing away trying to get those peoples votes to count. I'm sorry, but it looks a lot like he's afraid of a change in momentum just before the convention and he's fighting that. No, my local delegation doesn't count, and if the two major candidates AGREED that there should be a revote, it would happen. That's a large part of what's keeping it from happening.
Barack Obama is an African American. I live in the South. For many years down here (even into 2000) my state and the rest of the South made up all kinds of rules so African Americans couldn't vote. Well, talk about disingenuous (his words)- now Senator Obama is objecting to my vote counting on the basis of RULES made up by the DNC. These rules were broken by Republican legislators in Tallahassee, not by Florida voters. He doesn't give a damn because he's afraid of counting our vote. Sounds like what we already have in Washington. Why should I vote for him???? Explain that one to me.

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By KA Mar 19th 2008 at 6:56 pm EDT

I think you are someone from the Hillary camp!
See Ya!

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By VN Mar 19th 2008 at 7:15 pm EDT

Linda from Pensacola! Please don't try and use Barack as an excuse for your not voting for him. If you were truly for Barack you will still be for him. Barack had absolutely nothing to do with the mess you people have in Florid now or eigth years ago! Truly this seems cowardly of you. Like so many others it easier to blame the black person when you have your govenor, senator, the DNC, and chair who actually made the decisions down there. Have some guts and put the blame where it belongs. And admit it! You never intended to vote for Barack. Lina you are smarter than your post indicate!

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By fanofann Mar 19th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT

LINDA, YOUR VOTE SHOULD COUNT. THE PENALTY SHOULD BE PAID BY THE DNC AND THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR FAILING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE VOTERS. IT SHOULD NOT BE PAID BY THE VOTERS. AS FAR AS BEING TOO EXPENSIVE, THAT'S A LOAD OF CRAP. TAXPAYERS PAID FOR 3 ELECTIONS (AT LEAST) IN IRAQ, AND THAT WAR HAS BEEN COSTING US 12 MILLION DOLLARS AN HOUR. EVERY HOUR. FOR FIVE YEARS. A RE-VOTE IN FLORIDA WOULD COST 2 HOURS OF THE WAR IN IRAQ. I GUESS THE TAXPAYERS CAN AFFORD TO PAY FOR DEMOCRACY IN IRAQ BUT WE CANT AFFORD IT HERE IN THE USA.I THINK THE DNC AND THE FLA LEG. SHOULD PAY. SAME IN MICH. IM TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT THEIR DAMN RULES. THE VOTERS SHOULD GET TO VOTE. THE PRIMARY SCHEDULE IS NOT DEMOCRATIC. THE SUPERDELEGATES ARE NOT DEMOCRATIC. ADMIT YOU OFFICIALS HAVE SCREWED UP AND GIVE THE VOTERS WHAT THEY DESERVE AND PAY FOR IT. IN THE FUTURE GIVE US A NATIONAL PRIMARY DAY, NO
FAVORITISM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, IOWA...NO SUPERDELEGATES.

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By Trey from Seattle Mar 19th 2008 at 7:09 pm EDT

If you want to be angry at someone then you should be angry at your Democratic congressmen and the state superdelegates. They are the ones who got the primary moved up against the wishes of the DNC.
They knew the rules and decided to break them.
So, the punishment for breaking the rules is your delegates don't count.
Sorry, but thats how it is.
In any situation where there are rules you play by them or you don't, and if you don't play by the rules then there are negative consequences.
Move on....

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By VN Mar 19th 2008 at 7:13 pm EDT

Linda from Pensacola! Please don't try and use Barack as an excuse for your not voting for him. If you were truly for Barack you will still be for him. Barack had absolutely nothing to do with the mess you people have in Florid now or eigth years ago! Truly this seems cowardly of you. Like so many others it easier to blame the black person when you have your govenor, senator, the DNC, and chair who actually made the decisions down there. Have some guts and put the blame where it belongs. And admit it! You never intended to vote for Barack. Lina you are smarter than your post indicate!

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By Jenny Mar 19th 2008 at 7:55 pm EDT

I can understand your frustration but Senator Obama is trying to abide by the rules, that ALL candidates agreed to follow.

Ask yourself this question--if Hillary REALLY wanted your vote to count, why wouldn't she agree to seat the delegates with a 50-50 split, so the voters could have a voice but no one would gain an unfair advantage?

I urge you to please try to see this from another perspective...it's very unfair that Hillary--who went on the record saying the votes in these two states wouldn't count--is now demanding a re-vote because she's far behind.

I want a leader who follows the rules, and doesn't
throw them away when things aren't going his or her way.

And for the record, Michigan voted about 40% against Hillary, for the no name candidate. It is widely assumed that Senator Obama would carry that state in a re-vote.

Thanks for listening :)

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By Gloria in L.A. Mar 19th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT

I live in florida and I will abide by the rules. My vote doesn't count. I also teach my son rules and I, as well as he follows them. I 'd like a do-ver to, rescind my votes for bill clinton.

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By PTC GA Mom Mar 19th 2008 at 6:36 pm EDT

The votes in Florida will count..they just need to work through everything. How do I know they will count? Because Hillary can't win with them anyway..It's all about timing.

This is a non-issue.

Hopefully your vote was for Barack.;-)

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

No mam, my vote was for John Edwards. I was Edward's captain here in Pensacola, But I started to believe in Obama after Edwards dropped out. I don't anymore. I'm not the ONLY one here who thinks that way. You can blame it on Tallahassee, you can blame it on whoever you want to , but the result is the same. My vote doesn't count, again. I'd planned to vote for Obama in a revote, but since he opposes it so strongly, that won't be happening. You let your vote not be counted and see how you feel.

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By Marina from Maine Mar 19th 2008 at 7:16 pm EDT

Linda, Obama had absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Florida will not have a re-vote.

The Obama campaign was against a re-vote by mail, but so was your state legislature. There's just too much potential for fraud, trying to verify signatures without any systems in place.

Your own legislature decided against a re-vote. I personally am in favor of a re-vote for Florida, if it is a regular primary. But Florida's electoral rules make it nearly impossible. This is not Barack's fault in any way.

I am upset that you have been unfairly disenfranchised. This matter should have been addressed by the Florida and national Democratic party way back in February. Your party leaders have not served you well. But it is not Barack's fault.

To have the votes counted from the illegal primary makes no sense. There were many people who stayed away knowing that their vote wouldn't count. And as has been proven throughout the country, over and over again, once Barack campaigns, sets up an organization, educates the voters about who he is and where he stands, he turns voters towards him and away from Hillary Clinton. So to have a vote count, in a state where, at that time, he was not at all well-known in comparison to Clinton, does not reflect the outcome that would have occured had he campaigned there.

Please don't blame Barack for the failure of the Democratic Party. In its defense, the likelihood that this scenario would occur was highly unlikely when the decision was made. Unfortunately, it has turned out to be a fiasco, and has dissillusioned voters like yourself. I am so sorry that this has happened.

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By Brenda in Indiana Mar 19th 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

Linda, Senator Obama has NEVER said he opposed Florida coming to some sort of an agreement for a revote. This is not Senator Obama's fault nor is it Hillary's or John Edwards or anybody. It's your leaders in the State of Florida that caused this unfortunate event. They are the one's you should be angry at. What is Obama supposed to do? Foot the bill for a revote? It is unfair to seat the delegates exactly as the previous vote played out because there was no campaigning, we were fairly early on in the race, and your State knew at the time if elections were held with the new date that the delegates were not going to be seated. I am sorry you choose to blame Senator Obama for these unfortunate circumstances.

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By VN Mar 19th 2008 at 7:10 pm EDT

Linda from Pensacola! Please don't try and use Barack as an excuse for your not voting for him. If you were truly for Barack you will still be for him. Barack had absolutely nothing to do with the mess you people have in Florid now or eigth years ago! Truly this seems cowardly of you. Like so many others it easier to blame the black person when you have your govenor, senator, the DNC, and chair who actually made the decisions down there. Have some guts and put the blame where it belongs. And admit it! You never intended to vote for Barack. Lina you are smarter than your post indicate!

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By frstan Mar 19th 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

Linda, wrong target!
Sen Obama was not opposed to holdling a valid primary in Florida. He was opposed to holding a "mail-in" primary. So was the ENTIRE Florida delegation to the US House of Representatives. So were many others.

When the clique running the Democratic Party of Florida failed to get their (fraud susseptible) "mail-in" proposal accepted, THEY gave up and said there would be no primary.

Blaming Sen Obama for that is to blame the wrong target, and let the crooks have a free pass.

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

What a lie. I did intend to vote for him. Now you are making it about the BLACK guy- a racial issue. I've said not one word about color other than that it seems Obama would look at the past in this country and the many problems caused by disenfranchising a large segment of society. He spoke about the anger that caused yesterday, and it seems he'd be angry about disenfranchising ANYONE, but evidently a state that went for Clinton doesn't matter. Don't call me a coward- he's a coward because he's scared of letting Michigan and Florida vote again. You don't have a clue what race I am, by the way, do you?????????? Was that "smarter than you seem" comment a hint that you think I'm white????? Good God, talk about racism. You guys don't care because winning is all that counts- that's my point.
I VOTED and so did millions of other Floridians. Your candidate doesn't care if those votes count or not. You evidently don't either. How very Republican of you. BTW, you really do NOT know what race I am. You do know that I'm angry though,so I keep saying I'm leaving. I think I'd better before I decide to vote for Hillary, and that's about the last thing I'd want to do.

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By CLINTON TAX RETURN, NOW. Mar 19th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT

OBAMA AND JOHN EDWARDS REFUSE INTERVIEW WITH FOX NEWS, NOW THEY ARE FIGHTING BACK.

I Hope This Work.
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By Jeff Mar 19th 2008 at 6:39 pm EDT

Hi Linda

Its true your vote should count. However for reasons that make little sense Florida moved ahead their primary knowing full well that the votes would not count.

The campaigns were supposed to stay out and largely they did.

Let me ask you if your child disobeyed your rules would you later reward them? Even worse imagine if there was an event at school that your child was told wouldnt count towards their grade. So they opted not to do it. Then later some that did complained and wanted extra credit. What happens to your child who didnt show up.

As I see it the problem is that you do want to count the votes, its just that we have no idea who voted and who stayed home having been told this doesnt count.

As much as it may penalize you, surely you dont want to penalize them.

There are other issues of course with the vote as it went. Since there was no campaigning it would be like a static view in time. Now at that point Senator Clinton was well ahead in the polls and many people were simply not aware of Senator Obama. It is the same way that we return approximately 90% or so of Congresspeople each year despite dissatisfaction with them. You tick the box with the name you recognize.

This suggests that perhaps if both candidates had campaigned that results might be different. We had an example recently in Iowa where we could see that. As you know the delegates were revoted on and about half of Senator Edwards group moved to Senator Obama.

I dont know and sadly we may never know. What would be patently unfair would be to use the "vote " from before. It will undercount those who chose not to participate knowing full well that it didnt matter (same in Michigan).

Just think how your kids (if you have any) would feel if this happened to them. Hopefully if you do that you might start believing again.

I also note that your best opportunity to vent your frustration is to deal with the state government who have set this up in the first place knowing full well the consuquences.

They should bear the brunt of your frustration

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

Yes, he opposes a revote. Watch him on CNN tonight and he'll make that perfectly clear. Hillary Clinton was just challenging him about it and "disingenuous" is the word he used about her challenge. In other words- she wants it because she thinks she'll win. AND.............. If she did, at least the millions of disenfranchised voters here would count.
Just the fact that so many of you on here are making excuses for my vote not being counted tells me a lot about the "win at all cost" attitude. That's Bushism at it's worst. The Democratic party should ASSURE that all votes count in this election, no matter the cost. If they don't, I may not even bother to vote in the general. Floridians feel like this is 2000 all over again. You may not count Florida's votes now, but by God in November, we WILL COUNT. And if I stay home and a few more like me stay home, Florida will go to McCain.
You should be caring about this issue, not making up stories about punishing children. Breaking the rules??????????? Yeah, that's what African Americans were told for a couple of centuries. Sorry, but Obama stinks on this issue.

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By obamagal Mar 19th 2008 at 7:41 pm EDT

Linda,

BO never said that he don't want the votes to count. He has always said that he will play by all fair DNC rules. That's all he has ever done, play by the rules. I know you love Hillary, we all feel the same way about BO like you do HRC. But, don't believe what HRC says. I heard her on CNN saying "she do believe the votes should count and Barack should stand with her and start making speeches on making the two states vote count." This is what makes us on this board so upset with HRC. She tries to make her supporters feel like BO don't want the votes to count, and you all believe her. Barrack stated earlier that he will sign to a do-over if it was done fair, and the DNC met repeatedly and no one could agreed to anything. No mail-in, because of fraud. No primary because it cost to much, and no one want to pay for it. HRC really wants Barack to stand by her and say"go on plan a new primary and I will foot half the $15million bill, but us supporters of Baracks do not want to be donating to cater to Hillary. We are winning and don't need a new primary. I really hate it for the voters, but Florida had it's chance, if us donors help foot this bill, why should we believe that this will be done right. What if they mess up again and Hillary win and Barack don't feel right and want a do-over will HRC supporters support that. Love Hillary, but leave this alone. I love BO, but what his preacher said was wrong. While Hillary is continuing to press the issue and the DNC said no do-over for Florida, really makes her seems as if she is fishing for votes and yall are pushing for it.

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

Yes, he opposes a revote. Watch him on CNN tonight and he'll make that perfectly clear. Hillary Clinton was just challenging him about it and "disingenuous" is the word he used about her challenge. In other words- she wants it because she thinks she'll win. AND.............. If she did, at least the millions of disenfranchised voters here would count.
Just the fact that so many of you on here are making excuses for my vote not being counted tells me a lot about the "win at all cost" attitude. That's Bushism at it's worst. The Democratic party should ASSURE that all votes count in this election, no matter the cost. If they don't, I may not even bother to vote in the general. Floridians feel like this is 2000 all over again. You may not count Florida's votes now, but by God in November, we WILL COUNT. And if I stay home and a few more like me stay home, Florida will go to McCain.
You should be caring about this issue, not making up stories about punishing children. Breaking the rules??????????? Yeah, that's what African Americans were told for a couple of centuries. Sorry, but Obama stinks on this issue.

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By Ladyday Mar 19th 2008 at 6:49 pm EDT

Linda,

You're right - you are not responsible for the Republicans who favored your early primary. However, you are responsible for allowing that early primary to occur. Why was there no outcry from the voters when this decision was made? It never would have happened if you had gotten together and spoken out against it.

The fact that the votes wouldn't count was well-publicized across the nation (I heard all about it here in New York). Why didn't Democrats and Independents threaten to stay home in protest? That definitely would have gotten the legislature's attention.

I don't think that anyone on this board supports disenfranchising any voters, Democrat or Republican. But don't try to blame Senator Obama - he is not "discarding your vote" for something that he had absolutely nothing to do with, and no control over.

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By Annette from SC Mar 19th 2008 at 6:50 pm EDT

Linda,

Exactly where did you get the word FROM OBAMA that he was not wanting the votes to count?

I realize I don't hear everything, but what I heard Obama say was that he would go along with what the DNC decided. I think Clinton is trying to push this off on Obama, but unless I have missed something, he has never said he didn't want the Floridians votes to count.

Now, I do know he wants a fair distribution of the delegates...but wouldn't you?

I hope you will reconsider because I think there is some more to this story.

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 6:58 pm EDT

You have no "fair" distribution of delegates when voters in 2 of the nations largest states are disenfranchised. The delegate count means nothing right now because no one knows what it would be had our votes counted.
Protesting would have done no good. Republicans in Florida government did this to Democrats in our state. Period, And the DNC is letting them get away with it.
As far as what I heard Obama say- he was just on CNN calling Hillary's call for a revote or for our votes to count disingenous. He doesn't want it. Period.
Whatever, I'm getting off this forum because I want to find a way to unregister from this blog. I'm completely disgusted right now with Barack Obama.

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By Jenny Mar 19th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT

Actually, as I said before, the delegates could be seated by doing a 50-50 split. Give the voters their voice at the convention, but don't give an unfair advantage to either candidate.

Guess who is against it?

PLEASE WATCH KEITH OLBERMANN TONIGHT, HIS LEAD STORY IS ON THIS VERY SUBJECT.

I'm not yelling, just trying to emphasize the point.

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By Futbolmom5 Mar 19th 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

Linda- I, too, was a loyal supporter who worked very hard on General Clark's campaign prior to shifting my allegiance to the Kerry-Edwards ticket when my candidate dropped out of the race. I believed then, as I do now, that Democratic unity is critically important to reverse the abysmal and destructive policies of the Bush-Cheney administration.

As a voter in Colorado who has never been able to choose a Presidential candidate (previous primaries were scheduled w-a-y late in the season) I share your frustration, however, I believe it is sorely misplaced. Your state party leaders disenfranchised you-not Barack Obama or John Edwards (who also followed the national party's rules just like Barack Obama).

I suspect if the tables were reversed and John Edwards was leading in states, delegates and the popular vote, that things might look different for you.

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 10:22 pm EDT

Split the two states 50-50? That's not counting anyone's vote, is it? A revote is fair in Michigan because no one was on the ballot but HRC. Voters in Florida turned out in record numbers for the primaries- almost no one stayed home because they didn't think their vote would count, like some of you are trying to say. Guess who should NOT be in favor of a 50-50 split because she WON?
You can all think I'm a HRC supporter if you want to, but I signed onto this website a couple of months ago, not onto Hillary's. I still have never registered over there. I fully intended to support Obama after Edwards dropped out, and if you want to think I'm a troll, that's fine. You are wrong. That's wishful thinking. You are wishing people in Florida wouldn't be p.o'ed about our votes not being counted but it isn't so. Like I said, HRC did get on the bandwagon today of counting ALL the votes. When Obama gets on that bandwagon, maybe I'll consider him again. Otherwise, I probably won't vote at all. I'm not a HRC supporter, not in any way. Y'all don't believe that, but it's the truth. My vote counts to me. I was screwed out of it by a Republican legislature. MY PARTY leaders could and should do something about that.

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By Brandy from Texas Mar 19th 2008 at 6:54 pm EDT

Yep. You were disenfranchised by your representatives, Linda, who can't follow the rules. Every other state except Florida and Michigan was able to follow the rules. You should consider this when you vote for your LOCAL officials next time. They were told when they did it that their states would be penalized, and they didn't care. They spent YOUR money to hold a bogus election and apparently cannot afford to hold a real election now. It's unfortunate that your elected officials represent you so poorly.

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By Linda from Pensacola, FL Mar 19th 2008 at 7:24 pm EDT

Hey, Brandy are you counting FLORIDA's POPULAR vote when you say Obama is leading in the popular vote? And how do you know what the vote would have been in Michigan had their votes counted and Obama's name been on the ballot?
You don't, do you?
You can't because the state officials of those states screwed their voters and the DNC allowed them to do it. The DNC AIDED them in doing it by making those rules to protect the "little" folks in New Hampshire and Iowa. Those people have NO right to choose the nominees every four years by giving a candidate such momentum over another that the news media abandons all other candidates.
No, it wouldn't make any difference if John Edwards were ahead in delegates and popular votes. I believe every American's vote should count. If my guy lost fairly, then so be it. Unless Barack Obama comes out and shows he gives a damn about votes counting, I can't vote for him. And I'm not the only one. I'm out of here.

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By Kharizzmatik Mar 19th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

Actually, even adding in FL and MI, Obama still is leading the popular vote (which says something, considering he wasn't on the MI ballot). Adding in FL and MI delegates as-is, Obama is trailing by about 5 because that also adds in the super delegates that endorsed Hillary in those states. See, it isn't about the pledged delegates because Obama still leads her in pledged delegates even adding in FL and MI as-is, it's those supers Hillary really wants that gives her the edge. But no, adding in FL and MI as-is doesn't change the fact that Obama has the popular vote.

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But I'm guessing you really don't care, because you really aren't an Obama supporter or you'd already know this...

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By shug57 Mar 19th 2008 at 11:21 pm EDT

Why are you blaming Senator Obama? The Republican National Party and your States legislators have done this. Senator Obama played by the rules, he followed the laws. Blame the right people my God everyone wants to blame Senator Obama for everything. STOP! Senator Clinton is the one pushing for this and trying to blame Senator Obama and she is using this because she needs those delegates not because she cares about the people. Senator Obama did not make the rules he followed the rules.

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By ObamaMomma Mar 19th 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

Yet another humped-back TROLL! Go back to your swampy dwelling.

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By VN Mar 19th 2008 at 7:20 pm EDT

Linda from Pensacola! Please don't try and use Barack as an excuse for your not voting for him. If you were truly for Barack you will still be for him. Barack had absolutely nothing to do with the mess you people have in Florid now or eigth years ago! Truly this seems cowardly of you. Like so many others it easier to blame the black person when you have your govenor, senator, the DNC, and chair who actually made the decisions down there. Have some guts and put the blame where it belongs. And admit it! You never intended to vote for Barack. Lina you are smarter than your post indicate!

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By Annette from SC Mar 19th 2008 at 6:21 pm EDT

Today, I listened for a few minutes to Pat Buchanan ranting about the speech Senator Obama gave. He said he that Senator Obama did give a good speech, but he did not explain why he did not leave the church.

Who among any of us have the right to tell somebody they have to leave a church because THEY don't like what is said.

My opinion:

Pat Buchanan does not know Christ. Because if he did, he would not have the nerve to keep saying Obama should leave the church. Buchanan keeps saying that Rev. Wright preaches like this all the time... that's a bold face lie. If the news would just for once be fair, they would play some of his sermons which supports the love of God in our community. The commentator that was with him suggested that he go to Trinity and listen to the sermons. You know he said no. But then if he had any goodness about him, he would want to he known as a great man, a fair man - fair to the point that he would take time to listen to some of Rev. Wright's sermons and show some of his positive comments.

So if God dealt with Pat Buchanan and all the other critics the way they are dealing with Obama because of Rev. Wrights comments, then they are all doomed by their own charge. Jesus teaches us to love the sinner, but not the sin. Rev. Wright was wrong, but you don't turn your back on him because he was wrong. You let the love of God show through you. That is how people get changed.

That is the example our soon to be President Barack Obama is setting. He is the best!

KEEP THE FAITH!
Obama '08

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By Pammy Mar 19th 2008 at 6:53 pm EDT

Pat Buchanan is a JERK!. He is a Republican and is in the Republician party. He says all that stuff in support of them and so does Joe Scarbough. He really makes me SICK! I have stop watching them and only watch Keith on Countdown. He knows Fox news are Obama haters and hate all things good and clean. I feel much better when I dont watch. Plus I am boycoting like some folks on here as well.

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By Brandy from Texas Mar 19th 2008 at 6:58 pm EDT

I wouldn't pay any mind to Pat Buchanan. He's second class nut job.

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By Virginia S. Mar 19th 2008 at 6:22 pm EDT

Thanks for sharing this info, I'll be watching. :)

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By VN Mar 19th 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

I am listening to CNN discuss the Bush's administration's tactic of paying the Iraqi people to fight with US troops to help politicize the working of the surge. The truth be told this is much worse than anything Rev. Wright has said. It is an outcry! It is the most insane, unethical, cheep thing I have ever heard of. Yet the chickens like Wolf, Hannity even Chris Matthews are afraid to stand up and call it for it is. Jack Cafferty is the only one who has expressed just how inane this behavior. Unbelievable!

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By Jennifer in TX☺One Voice Can Make a Difference☺ Mar 19th 2008 at 6:29 pm EDT

please post something positive about Obama on Anderson Coopers 360 blog please

They are killin us on the blog..
let your voices be heard :)BE POSITIVE PLZ!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

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By PTC GA Mom Mar 19th 2008 at 6:38 pm EDT

No Thanks..People spewing that kind of dissent..will not be changed. Those that really are looking to decide will come to this site.

I did.

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By Eric B Mar 19th 2008 at 6:51 pm EDT

Have you realized that America is not ready for change? I don't think there is anything he can do or say that will get him any new votes. Hillary is hateful, she makes me cringe.

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By Brandy from Texas Mar 19th 2008 at 7:01 pm EDT

You're wrong Eric. ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE were affected by his speech. The media can spin it however they want. But Americans are ready to heal this country.

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By Nancy Hnat Mar 19th 2008 at 6:40 pm EDT

I live in Michigan and I know how you feel, however I am most upset with the party leaders of my state who played russian roulette with my vote to further their political agenda. I also feel they should be punished for doing this so it does not happen again. If you break the rules you suffer the consequences.

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By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Mar 19th 2008 at 6:35 pm EDT

Barack Obama’s speeches the last two days have shown him to be powerful presidential material. This adds even more weight to the argument that we need this man in the White House.

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 28 out-of-state volunteers to Texas and Ohio, and so far have another 10 going to Pennsylvania.

DONORS: It takes 25,000 miles for a ticket. So – who’s got at least 25,000 on the same airline which they’d like to donate toward making sure Barack Obama is our next President?

Step right up — I’m getting requests almost daily from volunteers who want to help but can’t afford the airfare. Donate now, please, so we can get these people on the ground where they’re most needed. We have to win Pennsylvania!

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to spend a week or more in PA, but can’t afford to pay your own way, contact me and I’ll try to match you with an airline ticket. Must be in April, otherwise we incur unreasonable surcharges.

Please call me at 714-536-6104 California time. (Don’t reply on the blogs; I probably won’t see your response.)

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By Alice from Richmond, VA Mar 19th 2008 at 6:47 pm EDT

Obama is a true leader! His was honest and acknowledged that his pastor made some bad remarks in his sermons. I just can’t believe that the voters are going to punish him for what his pastor said. What does his pastor have to do with Obama’s politics? First, you all thought he was a Muslim. Now he’s a Christian listening to a pastor, who is angry with the government. What’s next? We need to focus on the issues and listen to what he is trying to do for the United States. While the democrats are putting bad information out about Obama, McCain is raising money to defeat the next democratic candidate. He is going to use all the information we are putting out there to the public, against us! Can we please stop this nonsense and focus on the issues so a democrat can win the presidency. They are both good candidates, but Hillary is worried and she’s becoming ugly. She is following into the same footsteps as President Bush (playing dirty/cheating). I know I’m tired of the same politics? What about you? I want a change. I am positive and I believe that Obama will do his best to serve the American people. I just wish people would listen to him and give him a chance.

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By Damaris M Mar 19th 2008 at 6:48 pm EDT

FOXNEWS - Own buy Rupert Murdoch, Australian-American global media tycoon. He is the major shareholder, chairman & managing director of News Corporation (News Corp).

Clearly these are REPUBLICAN BIGOTS! Out to destroy democrats, by media TV influence the public! They will play this over and over. REPUBLICAN TRASHERS!

VOTE; OBAMA FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!1

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By Eric B Mar 19th 2008 at 6:55 pm EDT

Gosh, I have never seen anything like this. Something major has to happen to change the race and get BO back in good standing. He can't count on the American people to come thru for him. He has to realize that. He is campaigning as if he does not realize they are trying to take the nomination from him.

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By Brandy from Texas Mar 19th 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

Eric,

Do you have profile on this website? You're making an awful lot of negative comments with no support.

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By Eric B Mar 19th 2008 at 7:15 pm EDT

Yes... I do. How am I negative? I thought I could express my fears and hopes here? My fear is people are not listening... it is fantasy if you think the pundits don't influence this race. It is my hope that BO wins. So if I have to use fantasy instead of the stark reality that there are people who will use this opportunity to see Hillary nominated then I will indulge.

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By Ishara ☮ in Strong Support of MLK's Legacy☮ Mar 19th 2008 at 7:24 pm EDT

Brandy,

Eric has no public profile and his blog posts are really self explanatory, you be the judge as you read them for yourself.

Don't waste time responding to a troll-these so called supporters post the same message over and over wishing and hoping someone, anyone would listen to them-I won't!

I've waded through sufficient sewage.

Now I remain up to date by reading news papers, getting online, watching local news channels, NPR, listening to radio shows and last but not least-tuning in to Keith O. and Chuck Todd.

Troll opinion and info is pretty much a race to who can best scrape the bottom of the barrel.

Tell all the trolls that are out in full force,

NOT THIS TIME!

As Barack said, we need unity and will NOT be divided!

NOT THIS TIME!

Tell the trolls their time is better spent blogging in support of their preferred candidate as opposed to trying to pass for supporters in a bid to sow seeds of division here...it has not worked in the past few days they have been here posting this self same absurd message, it will NOT work today.

NOT THIS TIME!
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By CLINTON TAX RETURN, NOW. Mar 19th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

OBAMA AND JOHN EDWARDS REFUSE INTERVIEW WITH FOX NEWS, NOW THEY ARE FIGHTING BACK.

I Hope This Work.
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By Alisa Mar 19th 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

As I listen to the pundits response to Obama's speech today, there seems to be one train of thought that they overwelmingly harp on. That is, how could Obama continue for 20yrs to maintain and have respect for a man who espouses such things.

Well I think Obama answered that question in his speech when he expressed that if that was all that he knew of the man then his reaction to him would be the same as the critics. If one thinks about this statement carefully, it's no different than the mindset of this nation toward it's founding fathers.

These are men who were every bit as duplicitous in their nature as Jeremiah Wright. They are men who had great vision and foresight to construct the founding documents that would be the glue that formed and held together the greatest nation on earth. Yet, at the same time that they embodied such greatness, they engaged in the most agregious actions of all time. They declared equality and justice for all while brutally enslaving and murdering people. Jefferson partook in the writing of the declaration of independence, while at the same time, enslaving, and committing adultry and pedophillia sleeping with a 13 year old slave girl. I could go on, but I think you get the point.

Despite their most agregious actions, this nation still holds them in a place of honor. Why? Because this country knows more of the men than those most agregious acts. This country has decided to denounce their most agregious acts, while paying homage to their greater good. Because their greater contribution to this nation has not stopped producing and serving us well.

Has Obama done anything different in his denounciation of Wright's most agregious transgressions, while still treasuring the greater good that Wright has provided in his life? I think not.

If this nation ONLY knew of the vile and agregious transgressions of it's forefathers, would their faces be on mount rushmore and would we be paying such tribute to them? I think not again.

I submit that we ALL have some measure of duplicity in us. Some measure of conflict that goes against the greater good that our overall existence produces, and if we are to be judged by our most agregious actions, to the exclusion of all else, then we should all be condemned--starting with the forefathers of this nation.

My 2cents

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By Colin Inspired by President Obama' s proper bearings and strong visionary leadership. Mar 19th 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

Brilliant comment, Alisa.

Hear, Hear.

For the record, Senator Barack Obama was not duplicitous in any part of the "A More Perfect Union" address.

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By RaeOf Sun Mar 19th 2008 at 10:50 pm EDT

YES You are right in many of your points the U.S. Senate allowed Senator Byrd who has represented his state, West Virginia for years, was a card carrying member of the KKK, and the Congress never kicked him out or turned their back on him. He's now in his 90's and one of the most powerful members of the Senate. Can you imagine some of the things he may have said in the passed to his fellow congressmen. What was his position during the Civil Rights Movement, Jim Crow laws, voting rights, integation of schools. Yet it has been said that he has become one of the major fighters for Racial Equality. Who would of thought that old dog could learn new tricks. Rev. Wright has spoken at my church and I didn't get that from his message and I'm from a multi-racial family, my granddaughters are half white.I love my daughter-in-law, just as my son does. We live in Virginia and even in 2008 it's still not easy, but racially it's gotten better and this once red state is now blue. The worst thing about this subject is people have heard a few sound bytes and started yelling crucify him, while and the saddest thing is Christians are yelling the loudest.Did I miss that part in my bible, maybe I have studied the wrong ones. After praying about it a while I can say God lead me to see that no man can judge the heart of another, only God can do that. With Easter Sunday around the corner this may be a great time for all to reflect on the words of Jesus the Christ and what words he spoke that lead to his becoming hated or dangerous, what relationship lead to his arrest , trial, crucifixion. What would we think of Jesus the leader, Christianity or any religion if we only saw and heard 30 second Bytes on Utube, MSM or cable news? Would There be a different out come if Jesus walked in this time? It frightens me to think that nothing would have changed, just a larger group of follower with hope in our hearts, and many waiting in the wings ready to yell out, crucify him, crucify him again.
Just something to think about.
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By Jelena from Golden, CO Mar 19th 2008 at 7:28 pm EDT

I know, I was also stunned to find out that Barack Obama wrote every word of the most amazing speech given on race since MLK Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech, too.

So stunned that I made my first personal fundraising page- we NEED to thank Obama for his courage. Let's raise one dollar for every word of the speech that made us cry and made us hope when Barack spoke in Philadelphia yesterday.

I'm a broke college student and I'm giving this week's spending money to Barack by kicking this off with $25.00- that's a pledge of thanks for 25 words of the first speech written and delivered by a President or presidential candidate in ALMOST FORTY YEARS.

Please give what you can- Barack Obama and the world need to know that we the people are READY for a new kind of politics and a new kind of President: The kind who speaks from HIS heart, not a speechwriter's.

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By RobynM Mar 19th 2008 at 7:34 pm EDT

MEDIA BIAS ALERT!!! MEDIA BIAS ALERT!!!!

ELIZABETH HASSELBECK from ABC show The View is starting to become a parrot for FOX NEWS and conservative talk radio host. Mrs Hasselbeck is using The View to spread Sean Hannity , Joe Scarborough and other conservatives talking point about Obama.

IF you don't believe me,Elizabeth and Joe Scarborough had the same comment today about Obama's speech on race " Obama throw his grandmother under the bus".Hmmmm

I'm fine with Elizabeth being conservative and voting for McCain but her bias is SHOWING BIG TIME on this pastor's story.

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By VN Mar 19th 2008 at 7:41 pm EDT

The View has Goldberg and several other liberal people. If they sit there and let this woman bad mouth Barack, then I think this speaks more about their cowardice than hers!

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By shug57 Mar 20th 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

They do not just sit there, They have very strong opinions. Today Sherri told her that she was wrong about that comment that she and Joe made this morning about throwing his grandmother under the bus. People do not listen to a whole speech they pick and choose what they feel they can use to benefit themselves.

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By obamagal Mar 19th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT

I beleieve you, Elisabeth gets on my nerve, everytime I watch that show. She hates Barack, He was not trying to throw his grandma away, he simply tried to say both them(his grandma and Wright) are stuck in their ways. However both feel like family to him, He has heard Wright say some bad things as well as his grandma and he simmply couldn't bring his self to dis-own either. That was the point he wasa trying to make. Wright has resigned from the church, so I don't think he will be parding around with Mr. Wright no time in the future. Barack knows how deeply this has hurt, and he is sorry. Elisabeth is very conservative and therefore she is like Hannity, they will pick all the things out of any speech that they feel bab, because they don't like the candidate. I have learned to feel that no matter what. Thisare storms of ours. BO supporters, and this all shall past. If it is meant for our man it will happen. Keep the faith and love all you.

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By Caryl S. Foster Mar 19th 2008 at 7:49 pm EDT

Dear David Gregory and Chris Matthews,

What ever happened to the practice of real journalism? You and your fellow hosts of MSNBC programs have, for whatever reason, bought hook, line and sinker into the undocumented reporting, assertions, and consequently biased views continuously broadcasted by Fox News when it comes to Rev. Wright.

On the basis of selected soundbites and pictures strung together by Fox News (and subsequently replayed by MSNBC) in an obvious attempt to publicly embarass a democratic presidential candidate, you and your fellow peers at MSNBC have apparently readily accepted Fox News unfounded unproven assertions that Rev. Wright has spoken nothing but these "inflammatory" words every single Sunday for the last 30 plus years. Apparently, Rev. Wright has had no time to preach about anything else let alone do anything else for his Church members or his community other than repeatedly utter these sad words during all of his time spent in service at Trinity.

Intrinsically, you know that this is not true, yet you are willingly allowing anyone appearing on your shows to assert that this is true.Please do everyone a favor and do some basic background research on Rev. Wright in support of your effort to fairly report both sides of "The Race for the White House" while playing "Hardball Politics" in recognition of your deserved reputations as serious journalists. Otherwise, both of you are simply letting your guests opinionated statements be broadcast unchecked as facts. And once broadcast, these unchecked "facts" are perceieved as reality whether they are true or not.

A Little Journalism Please!

Caryl S. Foster

San Diego

PS: Please share this email with Morning Joe

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By CLINTON TAX RETURN, NOW. Mar 19th 2008 at 8:07 pm EDT

OBAMA AND JOHN EDWARDS REFUSE INTERVIEW WITH FOX NEWS, NOW THEY ARE FIGHTING BACK.

I Hope This Work.
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By David - LA Mar 19th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

Call FOXNEWS at 1-888-369-4762 and complain about Sean Hannity's biased reporting against Barack Obama!!! It is time for us to talk to FOX and let them know exactly how we feel as viewing Americans!!!

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By Will&Skill Mar 19th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

I just left a very detailed messaged regarding the unsubstantiated attacks towards Barack Obama.

I think Sean Hannity is extremely jealous!

He is a vicious man with lots of hate. This is really SAD. He needs prayer.

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By Will&Skill Mar 19th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

FOX is a station for those on the right. The station promotes a Republican agenda. The station is clearly BIASED.

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By Juliette from Stuart, OK Mar 19th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

I will certainly call Fox News regarding Hannity's prejudice reporting of Barack Obama. It seems obvious that Hannity is obsessed with Rev. Wright. I believe that Hannity is an advocate for white male supremency. He is increasinly showing his hatred for Obama. I recall several months ago on Immigration / Amesty matter, Hannity and O'Reily were expressing their worries that life in American for white men was in jeopardy. When the scandal came up on Dog the Bounty Hunter and Imus, Hannity readily ran to their rescue. Hannity keeps showing his true colors. He needs to be kicked out.

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By shug57 Mar 19th 2008 at 11:41 pm EDT

I totally agree, Fox needs to be taken off the air, especially Hannity. Go to Keith Olberman on msnbc and see what Hannity had on his web site about someone killing our candidate. It's under the worst person with Hannity picture. We have to come together at some point and get him off the air.

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By Juliette from Stuart, OK Mar 19th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

Maybe the advertisers on Hannity should be boycotted.

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By Unknown user Mar 19th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

For Fix News, it is OK if black americans get killed in tens of thousands in America's wars around the world, but it is not OK if one them as intillegent as Sen.Obaman to become president. He is an intellect that Fox News and conservative america can not put up with. Pres. Bush as a dumb is their trade mark.

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By shug57 Mar 19th 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

I'm for that. Do you know who the advertisers are? I donot watch Fox.

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By Rachel Mar 19th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

Please tell the campaign to publicly support a revote in Michigan. There is nothing wrong with pointing out problems on the plans, but Obama's position should be what he has previously stated that if the DNC approves it so will he. He cannot look like the impediment to a vote.

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By shug57 Mar 19th 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

They have not approved.

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By Richard Mar 19th 2008 at 9:27 pm EDT

Got to meet Barack today at the Town Hall in Charlotte! He was great, the town hall was so cool it felt much more like a rally than a town hall everyone was so pumped up from the speech yesterday and we were all so excited to see him live and in person!

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By Jacinda Mar 19th 2008 at 10:27 pm EDT

Everyone is expecting us to lose Penn. We need to tap into Clinton's demographics. How do we do this? Well the hardest group for him is what the media refers to as Reagan democrats or rural white voters. Why not have people who can relate to this demographic easily into those areas. Door to door campaigning. Sitting down and explaining Baracks positions and helping them understand that all these recent controversial events are all distractions from the big picture? Anyone? Yes, No?

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By Mandy~Yes We Did~ Mar 19th 2008 at 10:53 pm EDT

I am watching 360 tonight and also on his live blogging page (as well as this one). How do you guys deal with the people around you that do not support Obama. I don't watch Fox news, yet I live in a town (in PA) that has very few Obama supporters. It drives me crazy. I would love to help with the campaign as much as possible. We have purchased signs, buttons, bumper stickers etc. I have actually gotten phone calls from neighbors and friends asking why we would support Obama. I recently moved back here, as this is my hometown but I am now wishing I could move again. Agghhhh I just wish there were more people nearby that are like my husband and I. Hope this isn't too much rambling I just needed to vent. It is nice to read all of the comments on here. I am usually not one to post but read them quite a bit.

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By Jayne in Boca Raton, Fl Mar 19th 2008 at 11:20 pm EDT

Mandy - what I suggest you do is copy Obama's foreign policy speech and give a copy of it to all of these people - they might change their minds. So much misinformation has been spread by the corporations and special interests who are terrified this guy could actually win (oh Yes we Can!!!) and their days of calling the shots will be over - they are doing everything in their power to provent that. All of us must be very visable in out support - make sure you have an Obama bumper sticker on your car, wear your Obama tee-shirt whenever you can.

Be proud of your support - I know I am!

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By shug57 Mar 19th 2008 at 11:35 pm EDT

Please direct them to www.thomas.loc.gov/ and look up the Senator records and compare the two candidates. Senator Obama may surprise them with what he has already done for them and believe me its not just a speech. Compare it to Senator Clinton and tell me why any one would vote for her over Senator Obama.

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By RaeOf Sun Mar 20th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

Hi, hold your head up as a true person of change and hope someone who really cares about your candidate. The only candidate to bring a new type of leadership and unity to our country and the world.
Someone who is willing to listen to everone even people he doesn't agree with, someone who wants republicians and democrates, liberals and conservative, sunnis and shiites, tribes in Africa and the Middle East, that we all can learn to work together for a greater good a better planet.
Let them know you don't hold their positions or beliefs against them. Remind them republicians used poor judgement before 7 years ago, with the election of GWB. Are they better off now after his policies, lies and mistakes. Mistakes they still refuse to admit and when one of their leadership stepped out of line or disagreed with the policy. Under the bus they went, rememer SOS Colin Powell, HLS Brown, and many more.
When they bring up Rev. Wright and I'm multi-racial AA( and let them know younger AA don't support everything Rev. Wright said but many people have learned to respect their elders even when we disagree with their position.) That a still serving Senator Byrd of West Virginia, was a card carrying card of the KKK and is now one of the most powerful members of the Congress. That we as a nation needs to grow in our mind set, words and actions. That the candidate we elect most serve all the people of this great country or it will become like a tree that produces no fruit or shade just good for firewood and even a fire go's out when not fed. Hope this give you the faith of a tiny mustard seed just plant and water it and you grow a mighty tree.

Steadfast Obama 08

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By Mandy~Yes We Did~ Mar 20th 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Thanks, I am very proud to be an Obama supporter. We def have our sign in the yard. Which prompted phone calls from folks and I gladly answered any questions they had and told them to read Barack's books go the website etc. Not sure if any of it sunk in considering most people around here are very close minded. I wont stop speaking out. My husband has a very nice Obama myspace page. Somerset County for Obama. My Mom and Dad are voting Obama which I love. They were on the fence (blue collar whites) ya know typical Clinton people but after I talked to themI brought them over to the good (Obama) side hehe

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By E from Champaign, IL Mar 19th 2008 at 11:07 pm EDT

just watched the whole thing very impressed good work obama keep it up!!!!

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Mar 20th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

I really wish the media would just let the whole Wright thing go. By now people either understand or they don't. I just can't see how people can be so judgemental about this.
As a daughter of a baptist minister I can understand why Barack doesn't denounce Wright completely. My father said many things over the years that I heard him preach about that I didn't agree with. A good example would be on this issue of women being allowed to be ordained ministers. I never agreed with him and others in the church that women, according to their interpretation of the bible, wasn't allowed to "have authority over a man". Does that mean that my father didn't support me and encourage me to do all the things I wanted to in life? Of course not. Does that mean that my father was a man who didn't believe woman should remain bare foot and pregnant? Again, of course not.
Ironically, about 10 years before my father died he invited a WOMAN to preach at our church and changed his previous view.
That's what people should be taking away from this whole thing. That you can't simply start denouncing people for saying something terrible. Not when the person is someone who has done alot of good for you and for many others.
You should just hold true to your own convictions and do your best to help change their views.
It's amazing how the media is very silent on the radical right wing preachers out there who have said things much much worse than Wright did.
I think Barack did a good job in the interview with Anderson. I just hope this whole stink with Fla and MI gets resolved.

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Mar 20th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

Oops....
I meant to say :
DID it mean that my father thought women should remain bare foot and pregnant......of course not.

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By RaeOf Sun Mar 20th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

Need someones help understanding why a African- American candidate has to be prefect, no mistake allowed. Why must Senator Obama's wife, advisors, and pastor be without flaw, fault or blemish? Why do they keep moving the goal or finish line?
When I voted for President Clinton he had a list of issues and every candidate ever elected had some sketetons the voters has to look passed. For 7 years I've had to flip channels to avoid hearing GWB lies, spin, half truths and he alway pissed me off with his arrogance.All that drunk cowboy crap. How can the republicians say anything after the passed 7 years. The hypocristy.
I never asked for our president to be prefect because that candidate would be God himself.
I've talked to young people about the need to vote and worked for years to register voters, I even serve as an election official but this will be my last election if Senator Obama is not elected President. I've had to pray hard not to hate Senator Clinton because of her kitchen sink actions during this campaign. Only hearing the voice of God himself, asking me to vote for her could get me into the polling booth in November. To cast a vote for Senator Clinton would be rewarding bad behavior and that will require a act of God. And before I would answer that voice and vote Clinton I'd have to go to a doctor to see if I didn't need to be treated and medicated. LOL

Steadfast Obama 08

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By RaeOf Sun Mar 20th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

Need someones help understanding why a African- American candidate has to be prefect, no mistake allowed. Why must Senator Obama's wife, advisors, and pastor be without flaw, fault or blemish? Why do they keep moving the goal or finish line?
When I voted for President Clinton he had a list of issues and every candidate ever elected had some sketetons the voters has to look passed. For 7 years I've had to flip channels to avoid hearing GWB lies, spin, half truths and he alway pissed me off with his arrogance.All that drunk cowboy crap. How can the republicians say anything after the passed 7 years. The hypocristy.
I never asked for our president to be prefect because that candidate would be God himself.
I've talked to young people about the need to vote and worked for years to register voters, I even serve as an election official but this will be my last election if Senator Obama is not elected President. I've had to pray hard not to hate Senator Clinton because of her kitchen sink actions during this campaign. Only hearing the voice of God himself, asking me to vote for her could get me into the polling booth in November. To cast a vote for Senator Clinton would be rewarding bad behavior and that will require a act of God. And before I would answer that voice and vote Clinton I'd have to go to a doctor to see if I didn't need to be treated and medicated. LOL

Steadfast Obama 08

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By RaeOf Sun Mar 20th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT

Need someones help understanding why a African- American candidate has to be prefect, no mistake allowed. Why must Senator Obama's wife, advisors, and pastor be without flaw, fault or blemish? Why do they keep moving the goal or finish line?
When I voted for President Clinton he had a list of issues and every candidate ever elected had some sketetons the voters has to look passed. For 7 years I've had to flip channels to avoid hearing GWB lies, spin, half truths and he alway pissed me off with his arrogance.All that drunk cowboy crap. How can the republicians say anything after the passed 7 years. The hypocristy.
I never asked for our president to be prefect because that candidate would be God himself.
I've talked to young people about the need to vote and worked for years to register voters, I even serve as an election official but this will be my last election if Senator Obama is not elected President. I've had to pray hard not to hate Senator Clinton because of her kitchen sink actions during this campaign. Only hearing the voice of God himself, asking me to vote for her could get me into the polling booth in November. To cast a vote for Senator Clinton would be rewarding bad behavior and that will require a act of God. And before I would answer that voice and vote Clinton I'd have to go to a doctor to see if I didn't need to be treated and medicated. LOL

Steadfast Obama 08

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By am Mar 20th 2008 at 7:10 am EDT

very few people live by the ideal 'let he who is without sin cast the first stone'.We get frustrated being forced to hear and read biased coverage especially on the blogs.I have also noticed for several years [I have been guilty of this]being less than ideal in the practise of my religion while being able to point out others not following their obligation to the letter.I see the same thing happening to Obama he is expected to never say or do anything ever that anybody would find fault with.This also applies to all family and staff.Unless the american people can open their own eyes and see beyond the rantings of special interests they will regret at leisure their missed opportunities.

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