Chicago, IL –Today, United States Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) endorsed Barack Obama.
Congressman Stark said, “Senator Barack Obama has captured the imagination of Americans in a way we’ve not seen for decades. He’s inspired millions of young people to register to vote and join the ranks of our Democratic Party, he’s consistently opposed the war, he advocates universal health care, and he delivers a message that transcends party politics at the same time.
“I have the greatest respect for Senator Clinton and for her many years of service, but I believe the time has come to unify our party. The outcome we need in November is a Democratic President. To achieve that, we must turn our focus squarely on Senator McCain and his quest to continue another four years of the failed Bush agenda.
“Barack Obama is the person we need as the next President of the United States of America. I’m excited to help him achieve that goal.”
Senator Obama said, “Congressman Pete Stark has been a powerful voice for the people of California for decades, and I am proud to accept his support today. He and I share a common goal of making universal health care a reality so every man, woman and child in this country has affordable, quality health care coverage they can count on. He has spoken out powerfully on the issues that matter in the lives of working families, like ending the war in Iraq, advocating for all of our children and protecting social security for our seniors. I look forward to working with Congressman Stark to continue to bring the kind of change that matters to working families – in California and across the country.”
Senator Obama is now 120.5 delegates away from securing the nomination. Let's help him get there -- make calls to Oregon and Kentucky today!
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1. Senator Hillary Clinton speaks about primaries over caucuses as if the former is somehow more democratic than the latter. I think the opposite is true as indicated by the words -- "who came together, PUBLICLY" -- in the positive expression of hope you provided. I seek not to diminish the primary process. I was stimulated to speak up for the caucus process in light of Mrs. Clinton's public discourse. There is something about having to state your claim publicly that gives the caucus process a feel of authenticity and involvement that primaries do provide, but in a more sterile fashion. I am a proponent of the mix (primary/caucus) as it is now, though I anticipate after this cycle major changes are coming.
2. I have got to get to Iowa sometime; something good seems to be in the air there and I am in no way paying lip service (pandering) -- mine is a legitimate, heartfelt sentiment.
3. The story about the young lady touched my heart such that I cried (I do that from time to time for there is a lot of joy as well as sadness and crying serves to cleanse my soul such that I am rejuvenated). I am very male -- yet not macho, and in this day of people having backwards attitudes and opinions about the personal lives of others, it was good to hear about a story of triumph, coming of age, and enlightened thinking all in one paragraph. To the young lady I say strength and acceptance, may they be your constant companion. I pray thee strength to face the challenges and acceptance to weather the storms such that the sun on the other side shines ever more brightly because it cannot be eclipsed by thoughts that linger. To the other citizens who gathered and made no show of difference in respect and attention -- they made no bones about it -- I salute you as emblematic of what is good in us yet sometimes does not shine as brightly as it did on the day described.
Thanks for sharing your view from the high cliffs of life; the view is spectacular, and the air is invigorating to breathe. You have lived up to the idea that it is better to give than receive and that service is the highest yet the hardest.
I guess what your parents are talking about is that authenticity to which I referred. A telling sign for a positive experience is if you grow from it. I grew from this exchange. Sincere thanks and may you have joyous days leading to wonderous nights of serenity and warmth. This I hope for you and yours. Regards, A mere G. O. S.
RUBIN: "Do you think that American diplomats should be operating the way they have in the past, working with the Palestinian government if Hamas is now in charge?" McCAIN: "They're the government; sooner or later we are going to have to deal with them, one way or another, and I understand why this administration and previous administrations had such antipathy towards Hamas because of their dedication to violence and the things that they not only espouse but practice, so . . . but it's a new reality in the Middle East. I think the lesson is people want security and a decent life and decent future, that they want democracy. Fatah was not giving them that."
LINKS in this post WILL OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW(simply CLOSE NEW WINDOW when done)
NO to "distractions" NO to "defeatist" NO to "racial slice & dice" NO to "negatives" NO to MEDIA DECEPT IONS. BE POSITIVE, BE HOPEFUL, PRAY and WORK HARD for OBAMA
