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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

OBAMA !!!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

YES! YES! YES!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT

With Florida, and Michigan, Obama is still ahead net 112 pledged delegates,and TOTAL net 130 delegates

TOTAL net = JAN - 24 - FEB - 141 - MAR - 5 = 170 - APR = 158 - MAY = 168

If it had counted, Florida's vote would have given 105 pledged delegates to Clinton and 67 to Obama, out of a total 185. Link Florida has 25 superdelegates.

TOTAL = net 130

The primary in Michigan would have given 73 delegates to Clinton, with 55 uncommitted out of a total 128 pledged delegates. Link It also has 28 superdelegates.

TOTAL = net 112

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Obama is still ahead net 168 pledged delegates.

Total Delegates 1,903.5

Senator Obama is now 120.5 delegates away from 2025 without Florida, and Michigan.

Should Florida and Michigan be seated 2209 would be needed.

Florida's vote would have given 67 to Senator Obama.

Michigan's vote would have given 55 to Senator Obama.

Total Delegates with Florida, and Michigan, 2018.5

182.5 delegates away from 2209

TOTAL - 225 - Super Delegates remain without Florida, and Michigan.

Florida has 25 superdelegates.

Michigan has 28 superdelegates.

TOTAL - 278 - Super Delegates remain With Florida, and Michigan,

TOTAL pledged Delegates remain

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16South Dakota 15
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TOTAL 189 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL - 467 - pledged plus Super delegates remain With Florida, and Michigan,

Senator Obama would need 182.5 delegates out of a total 468 remain delegates to be at 2209

HRC Total Delegates 1718.5

Florida's vote would have given 105 to HRC.

Michigan's vote would have given 73 to HRC.

Total Delegates with Florida, and Michigan, 1896.5

HRC would need 312.5 delegates out of a total 468 remain delegates to be at 2209

Subtract Senator Obama's 182.5 needed of HRC 312.5 needed = Obama is still 130 delegates ahead with Florida, and Michigan.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

Florida, Michigan delegates cannot save Clinton

Sorry, Sen. Clinton. Michigan and Florida can't save your campaign. Interviews with those considering how to handle the two states' banished convention delegates found little interest in the former first lady's best-case scenario.

And even if they were, it wouldn't erase Barack Obama's growing lead in delegates over Hillary Rodham Clinton

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By Edith from Dayton, OH May 16th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT

Take a look at HRC's home page.
The first thing that I couldn't help but notice is, in big letters, Michigan and Florida, with a picture of the two states in reverse placement.
Florida above Michigan.
Or is it just me?

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By LenaX May 16th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH

Senator Hillary Clinton has just sent out a massive email, on the email is a link for her supporters to link to the DNC and make their voices heard!

She is admonishing her supporters to make sure FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN COUNT!

Whoever knows how to "link" Please create a link for Obama supporters to denounce the counting of Florida and Michigan as unfair and biased toward Hillary considering her name was the only one on the ballot in Michigan!

Let's do this!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 16th 2008 at 12:29 pm EDT

YES YES YES Obama is #1!!

(HQ, I think you posted the wrong link. It took me to some news segment thing.... I clicked on live video at the link you took me to and got to the video)

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By Election from Thibodaux, LA May 16th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT

John Edwards Delegates Beginning to Move Toward Barack Obama:
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Tennessee GOP Attacks Michelle Obama, Obama Camp Hits Back:
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Where Will the Money Come from to Pay off Hillary Clinton's Debts?:
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Hillary Clinton Says She Regrets Comment About Race:
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By dana marie May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Watching this speech, I do believe that John McCain has grabbed a tiger by his tail!!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

Congressman Pete Stark endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 120.5 To Go

Today, United States Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) endorsed Barack Obama.

Stark endorsement bring Senator Obama’s superdelegate total to 294.5.

Senator Obama is now 120.5 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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TOTAL remain Delegates

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15
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TOTAL 189 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL Super Delegates - 796

Obama - 294 - Clinton - 277 = 571
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TOTAL - 225 - Super Delegates remain

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TOTAL - 414 - pledged plus Super delegates remain ....

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Senator Obama is now 120.5 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Courage 2 Change May 16th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

Obama picks up his 2nd Superdelegate this morning Honolulu Mayor Hannemann

Obama picks up Honolulu mayor's backing

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119.5 to Go !

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By Carol May 16th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

I have never seen him like this. He was really holding back with Hilary.

Carol

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By Victoria in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

I have GOT to see this interview!!!

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By Balloons Across America May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

He's taking on the big dogs now!! He was giving it to them too! I'm proud of BO and our supporters!

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By ~~~Phyllis~~~Dallas 4 Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT

He had to hold back on Hillary; he would have appeared like the "angry black man" attacking a white woman. We have discussed this already...So yes Obama had to hold back on HRC but look out McSame.

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By Balloons Across America May 16th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT

hillary who? ha ha ha ha

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By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 16th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT

Hello ObamaNation,

I am ready for the primary to end and the General to begin. I am ready for Barack and the Democratic Party to pull a None Stop Express on the Bush-McCain attempt to railroad the American People. We need to mount up all our energy and resources to bring the true rain of terror to an end. I am a 48 year old AA Female who is a U.S.Army Veteran and it pisses me off about how the Bush Administration has disregarded not only our Constitution, but also Bush-McCain are disrespecting the 4,000 plus deaths of our troops who are fighting a senseless war in Iraq. They are showing no respect for the sacrifices the men and women who serve in our military have given, and nor or they respecting the families that have sacrificed their sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, wifes, husbands, mothers, and fathers. We are a strong Country who is plentyfull in resources, but we can't take care of the needs of this Country when we are spending billions of dollars to rebuild another Country. We are rebuilding Iraq while that Government has billions of dollars growing interest in banks. Come on Americans, wake the hell up, and start saying with one loud voice ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

LOVE, GRACE, AND PEACE
ROBBY FROM LOUISIANA who knows Barack is what this Country need at this time in History, not because he is Bi-Racial, but because he is the light at the end of the very dark tunnel.

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By MarkkraM May 16th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

I think Barack is quite the tiger!!
He will chew the issues up.
America will not let a chucklin politician win again. This is serious business!!

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By jose and change May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

Actually I think we already have a curious george, and he's not running.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" May 16th 2008 at 1:09 pm EDT

And he's proven he's not a bit curious. LOL.

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By Helen NY May 16th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT

I'm at work, can you please update me on what is going on. Thanks

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT

I have one question for you people who talk about Bush's failed policies-how many times since he launched the war on terrorism has this country been attacked? Did any of you ever stop to consider if we were not fighting the terrorists in THEIR country where we would be fighting them? I am not even a defender of Bush-registered Democrat here with a son in the US Army. But as an American I am very grateful we took the war to them that it is NOT American babies living in cities torn apart by bombs & fighting. I am a Democrat that will vote McCain-I do not want a first lady that is "ashamed of her country", the reverend Wright issue-either way you think of it its a problem-as a Christian that attends Church I can not imagine attending my Church 20 yrs & not knowing what my pastor-especially 1 that brought me to God-believes (not to mention read the Church manifesto)or better yet I attended this church 20+ yrs & never paid attention-well then why was he in Church? (which is pretty insulting to American intelligence that we would buy this story) What type of parenting skills does it demonstrate to expose children repeatably to a pastor-that you have no idea what he believes..sorry as a parent I want to know what type of adult is influencing my child's belief system. What type of parent teaches their children it is acceptable to befriend terrorists of their country-AKA Bill Ayers?

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By Brandi May 16th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

How many times was America attacked before 9/11? Was it Iraq or terrorists from Iraq that attacked us? Where in sam heck is Osama Bin Laden? How many unwarranted deaths in Iraq are on our Presidents head? How many immigrants will be deported and back in the United States within days... so much for "Homeland Security". What a joke, build a wall and the tunnels get deeper and the ladders get taller. Michelle is proud of this country in the full sense of the word because never before has an African American or any person of minority color come this far in any campaign for Presidency.

If you vote for McCain, expect that our vulnerability gets worse not better! Iraq was not a haven for Al Qaeda until we made Iraq vulnerable enough to allow terrorists to set up shop.

There is a difference between ignorance by choice and merely being uninformed, I am in high hopes that you are simply uninformed.

Brandi
Minneapolis

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By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 16th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

Hi Brandi,

You stated the right question and that was How many times was Armerica atacked before 9/11? This Country under poor leadership has put the people of America at great risk. This Country use to have one of the strongest military, and high respect around the globe. Now our military is weak and by the looks of it, it will take years to rebuild the force we had when I was in the military, and it will take twice that long for the world to become comfortable with the U.S. as a strong leader. Under the failed leadership we have a military that is being depleated, and that which was an all volunteer military will soon have to become a military that is based on bringing back the draft. This Government has lied constently to the American People, and they have disregarded The Constitution of The United States of America. I for one will not allow another Bush 3rd term with John McCain and the other lynchmen who's mentallity is shoot first and ask questions later. For all those who are willing to sacrifice there children or grandchildren safety, than all I would say is why don't you go and volunteer for a war knowingly, that way you can share in the sacrifice that they will have to make for a Government that has shown it cares nothing about their future or yours. I pray that the American People wake up, and say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

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By keeping hope alive May 16th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT

Attention Victoria, first of all, I think you need to take your opinions to McSanes blog. Also, i'm sure that McSane has a lot of skeletens in his closet, of course with the media being republican biased, you will never hear of half of the issues that McSane has. however, you need to keep your divisve opinions to yourself or just move to West Virginia where i'm sure you will be welcomed.

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By Ken from Katonah May 16th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

We do have some real scary enemies in the world who want to kill us. And we must go out and confront those people. The question though is how to do it.

This is a big sprawling issue about tactics and strategy. Everyone has a piece of the truth in this discussion. But after 7 years of watching Bush try and figure this out, I believe we are justified in concluding he has gone down the wrong path, strategically and tactically.

Obama will follow a better path. That is why I am voting for him, and that is why you should too.

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By bobcat36 May 16th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

You can have the strongest leader in the world and you will still have a hard time protecting America's very porous borders.

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By AAB May 16th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

I don't think you'll find the 28% of Americans who support GWB on this site. Probably just the opposite. Also, it would be helpful if you created a public profile.

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By Marcello May 16th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

Given that 100,000 Iraqi civilians have died since March 2003, as reported by Iraqbodycount.org, and given that we are directly responsible for up to a 1/3 of those deaths (between 2003-2005, we were responsible for 37% of total civilian deaths, all 9213 of them:
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I'd say that we are basically indistinguishable from the terrorists, when it comes to the lives of innocent civilians in a foreign country. Consider if those dead, dismembered, maimed, burned, disfigured Iraqi children were your children. What would be your thoughts then?

Marcello

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By Jean from Lake Elsinore, CA May 16th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT

You have allowed Geroge Bush to frame your thinking. Our enemy is in Pakistan/Afghanistan mountaim ranges. That is our battlefield. If George Bush had taken the British and Canadian reports serious when they WARNED US that we would be attacked by plane, if our American entreprenuers had not offered simulated flight courses to terrorists and if our nation had not issued driver's license without proof of residency, we would have never been attacked.

We were too arrogant to care about an attack, we attacked in Iraq because as George Bush, Jr has stated so many times, 'THEY TRIED TO KILL MY DADDY", They are WALKING ON HIS FACE IN FRONT OF THEIR HOTEL". This is why we fight in IRAQ?
No matter who is is office, we would have national security after the fact. But how safe do you think we will continue to be with George Bush leasing out our import bases to Arab nations? Did you voice an opinion against that?
did you know that McCain was freed only after he
gave the enemy the information that they needed to attack and kill his fellow soldiers? I do, and I don't think to highly of him for doing so.

Michelle Obama has already enlightened those who may have misunderstood her comments. If you want to be 'stuck on stupid' go ahead. You may not be aware of it, but there are two Americas, and to be kicked in your teeth, just because of the color of your skin is a HARSH REALITY that Senator Obama is trying to get America to deal with in a wholesome responsible way.
Where's your questions about McCain's infidelity? Did you ask why Clinton still remains a member where her pastor was just convicted as a pedophile and is going to jail for it? The charges against Mr. Ayers was dropped 20 years ago. The frienship that you should be worried about are the one's that Senator McCain has with his staff who ARE CURRENTLY involved with countries and companies linked to terrorists activities. You and Sean Hannity are really pretty dull witted. If you like Senator McCain so much, go donate to his website, give to his campaign. did you get lost on your way to donate?
America needs someone who is smart, with specific plans to keep America safe and restore America's reputation. That man is Senator OBama!!

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By Stacey from Los Angeles, CA May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

we are advocates for Barak Obama here in CA and are diligently trying to recruit other colleagues to embrace his views and objectives. But, one general concern remains...many are ineffected by his speeches when they are inundated with um's, ah's, and uh'a. Such injections are unappealing and deliver a sign of vagueness. Many feel that he should better collect and organize his thoughts before facing the public. Other than that, he has our full support and we will continue to embrace his views and objectives. Go Obama!!!

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By MrsBell May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Seriously?? Major concerns over um's and ah's?
He's the best speechmaker I've heard in my lifetime.
He's constantly on the stump so some um's and ah's are FINE with me.

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By keeping hope alive May 16th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

Stacy, could you just possibly be an undercover troll?

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By lemonkid May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

uh...yeah...so..maybe you could just tell them that it's a sign that this man actually thinks before he speaks....er...and that it's not a sign of..um...uncertainty....just judgment you can watch happening.

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

That is called thinking on the spot. I would be more afraid if he was prepared for every imprompt answer. None of that fast talk from the Straight Talk Express.

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Actually, the way Senator Obama speaks shows me that he is actually thinking while he is speaking and not simply parroting what is written down for him. Many times a pause is followed by something entirely new and extemporaneous.

I also like it that Senator Obama actually answers the questions he is asked. Yes, sometimes it takes him longer to actually answer the question, but I prefer the pause to the immediate spin responses one hears from most politicians.

I am also in California. Perhaps you should advise your friends to listen a bit to Senator McCain. His speaking style is fairly atrocious.

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By dana marie May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

I teach interpersonal communications (sociology) and just covered this last week. Ums and ahs tend to be the result of two things:

1. Thinking as you speak....it gives you time to pick your next words.

2. It's a representation of American culture. We do not like silences and tend to fill our speech with these kinds of words as a result. It's like when we make small talk rather than sit in uncomfortable silence. It's just who we are.

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By ~~~Phyllis~~~Dallas 4 Obama May 16th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT

ums and ahs? Means,

#1 Thinking as you speak-------Something Bush knows nothing about. In fact, he can't think.

#2 It's a representation of American culture-----
Bush does not represent American culture after his display in front of the world yesteray. We disown & denouce that idiot.

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By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 16th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT

I am taking a communication class and what Obama does is called a VOCAL PAUSE.

VOCAL PAUSE- or hesitations are usually short in duration, whereas silence generally refers to extended periods of time w/out sound.

FROM TEXT:
Vocal Pauses can be used to emphasizea word or thought or to make a point to get others attention (teachers use it this way). Sometimes used to gather thought or to make a point by getting an individuals attention. Regardless of how its used it does send a message.

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

If you dislike the President so much, you know you have an option. Leave!!!

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By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 16th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

Unfortunatly you don't have an option here. We wan't you to leave...like now!

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By Michelle May 16th 2008 at 3:57 pm EDT

Is this really important I mean lets get real, what a waste of time commenting on Obama's pauses, hums and ums, who cares. He's an amazing speaker.

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT

Obviously he thinks well, that is why he thinks that there is the same amount of states in the United States of AMERICA as there is Islamic States.

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By Nancy "Something's stirring..." from PA May 16th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

From Victoria from Seiling, OK:
"Obviously he thinks well, that is why he thinks that there is the same amount of states in the United States of AMERICA as there is Islamic States"

I'm sorry, I don't understand this statement. Can someone here who is really smart explain this to me. What does is mean in the context?

YES WE CAN!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

ineffected???

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

May I also add that you might want to speak with these people that you know and ask them how many were on the Harvard Law Review?

This just cannot be a serious posting.

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By jose and change May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

Before anybody does anything else, everybody should watch HBO's Hacking Democracy.

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By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 16th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

Seen it, and it was so depressing and may happen again.

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By Victoria in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

He can't. Every SINGLE SOLITARY WORD that the man utters is scrutinized beyond anything resembling reason. Don't you remember the "he said CLING!" fiasco? Cut him some slack!

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By MarkkraM May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

I suggest buying or listening to several speeches. Barack speaks like a lawyer (I'm guessing), always thinking, unless it is a scripted speech he is reading. over the year it was strange but I don't care about that no more, it is about the issues.

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By Jeff F May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

Now he is an ineffective speaker!

What a laugh...

really nice profile you have there, Stacey

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By Balloons Across America May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

I agree... why would you even go there? ...

let me go throw up!

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By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

What? Thoughtful pauses before speaking is a plus - at least he is not giving ridiculous pat political spin answers like other candidates - he thinks beforw speaking.

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By I see skies of blue, clouds of white.... May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

He's a human being...I think we may expect too much out of him sometimes.

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By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch May 16th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT

I love Barack's speeches and I am his biggest fan of their content. BUT sometimes when he speaks he is quiet during his contemplation time, rather than filling in with um's, etc. I like the silence better.

It drove me crazy when my kids at a certain age, would come home from school with "Ya know" in between every sentence.

Just my opinion.

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By Cactus Wren from Tucson May 16th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT

Los Angeles is the center of Broadcast English - I don't think that they will actually vote on a person's acting ability? SNL has highlighted Obama's speaking style with the pauses, which makes them more noticible now to everyone.

Not only do his pauses give him time to think, and give a thoughtful response, it gives me time to think and digest what he is saying.

Just seems like an odd way to choose a president - understanding JFK was like learning a new Language!

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By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge May 16th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT

This reminds me of the crack on the back of the hand with the ruler, from the frigid teach who's strick adherence to the rule of speech, had no patience for ums and ahs utterances.

I had a public speaking professor who also cringed at too many ums and ahs. I did what he wanted to get an A out of his class, but quite frankly, I think those utterances do in most instances convey someone who is speaking extemporaneously, filling in the empty space between thoughts, with sound, truly giving credence to his words before ejecting them out into the air, after which they are unretrievable, and better yet, digging within himself, instead of memorizing some canned presentation. He sounds authentic.

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By Barbie (60 yr old Iowan) May 16th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT

Are you kidding? Compared to the many books of "Bushisms", that's funny! Have they heard McSame speak? The more he opens his mouth, the more senile he sounds. Scary! Barack is so intelligent & pauses to think before he speaks. (And he knows the definition of words such as "appeasement").

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By cwilli May 16th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT

To me that indicates that he is thinking before he speaks. Maybe some of the others need some ums ah ums so they won't put thier feet in their mouths

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By Michelle from West Orange, NJ May 16th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT

"with all due respect",everytime i see mr. obama standing behind the CHANGE sign, i'm tempted to hand him a twenty dollar bill for a ten,a five & five singles. a recommendation if he gets to the general election: madison avenue should & must be consulted in his endeavor to sell himself. make no mistake, all nominees are brands. the republicans will be laughing all the way to the white house, yet again, if the obamistas continue to encourage him to sit down at the table with terrorists.... we already have a dangerous & foolhardy president. do we need another one? bush wants to blow them to bits, obama wants to have a nice cup of tea & chat. there's got to be another way & i'm terribly afraid none of these well-intentioned political geniuses have a clue. who ever wins in november, we lose as usual.

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By Keith - "Who Moved My Cheese?" May 16th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

Michelle,

Hmmm...with all due respect!

You really should take your meds before you come to this blog. It is definitely not for the uneducated, be it either street smarts or book smarts. Please bring something substantive to the table or don't come to the party empty-handed.

OBAMA 08 & 12

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By Michelle from West Orange, NJ May 17th 2008 at 5:18 am EDT

keith
hmm yourself keith from perth amboy.
i guess having a masters and graduating phi beta kappa isn't quite enough education for this over-bloated blog. & why is a little healthy criticism met with such rancor? your brilliant comment OBAMA!!! is "substantive"? i have never come to the "party" empty-handed but if i did, i would think it a lesser offense than coming to the "party" empty-headed. i'm not referring to you, of course.
by the way, i hear amadinejad is bringing earl grey & pastries to the table if he & mr. obama have their "diplomtic" tete-a-tete. i see that as a promising sign that he's ready to change his mind about annihilating israel & the u.s. don't you? such civility!
contrary to what you might think, i like barack. unfortunately i find his foreign policy naive & counter-productive & i think it's going to lose him the general election. i also think that he handles criticism much more eloquently than some of his fanatical contituents. i'm not referring to you, of course.

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By Jean from Lake Elsinore, CA May 16th 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

To The True Obama supporters, people like:
Victoria from Seiling, OK; Stacey from Los Angeles, Ca and Michelle from West Orange, NJ
are Sean Hannity posers and are just a waste of time! They are born knucklheads and they will always be knuckleheads.
Click on the tab ABOVE the blogger's name and 'report to Admin'. The site monitors will block any future comment.

Just remember this: John McCain's own party doesn't like him, nor do they embrace him.

Every superdelegate is a politically savvy individual, they know the political game. Senator Obama has defeated the hate mongers of politics with his message of hope for a better America.
Don't waste time on these trolls. Puerto Rico is coming up. PLEASE COMMIT TO PHONE BANKING!!
This is where we can stand strong.
Our goal is to stand together and pull our resources together to get Senator Obama to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Remember this is just the primaries. We've only begun to fight!!
Stay positive. Make a pledge, everytime some one posts something negative on this site, donate $25, or host a 'call party at your home'.
We will win this nomination!!!!

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By Michelle from West Orange, NJ May 17th 2008 at 6:12 am EDT

jean
did you really write this in your comment?
"Click on the tab ABOVE the blogger's name and 'report to Admin'. The site monitors will block any future comment."
i'm shocked that a True Obama supporter would sanction censorship. madame, you're too funny but a wee bit scary.

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By Michelle May 16th 2008 at 4:04 pm EDT

Thats crazy!

1 | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

1

1st? | Report to Admin

By coop for Obama'08 May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

maybe its so???

Sebelius for VP | Report to Admin

By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

Obama is #1 Sebelius #2

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:22 pm EDT

Love the sound of that.

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By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

I want this ticket so bad....I hope Obama goes with Selebius......love her!!!

yess | Report to Admin

By Matt May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

tuning in now

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By Jeffrey from Highland, CA who is going to meet President Obama at the Inauguration in January May 16th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

1

The crowd is FIRED UP!!! | Report to Admin

By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:23 pm EDT

*Dancing*
Let's go SD!!!! Whoot Whoot!!
Yes We Can

wow | Report to Admin

By Mahendran May 16th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT

he is givin it to them..

McCain 1908
Obama 2008

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By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 16th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

I am loving it.

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By UniversalLove May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

ROFLMAO!!!

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 16th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

ROTFLMAO

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 16th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

*ditto*

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By Alisa May 16th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

ooooh, a great line...

"Bush's policy is not about winning, it's about staying"

Go Barack!

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By mamafoxof3 May 16th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

I can't wait to see BO and McCain debate face to face. I don't think McCain will stand a chance. He'll never be able to keep up.

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By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

Hillarious.

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

actually mccain was born in 1936 or 37. he would be the oldest person ever to be elected president

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By Mahendran May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

No he was born in 1736. He is the second oldest zombie in North America.

The first one is the guy said internet is a connection of tubes.

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

LMHO @ 1736
That's Hilarious!!
LMHO!!!

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By Mahendran May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

No. Really!!
That why he crashed 4 training planes in Annapolis, MD. He had to pee when he lifted off.

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

I really think the news media has their spin all wrong. They claim that Barack Hussien Obama is doing well with college educated people. Reading the immature & childish comments that are posted here I find this very difficult to believe. I hope that some of you realize that you are hurting Obama's chances of swaying an undecided. When people who are undecided come onto a website like this it is generally to gain a sense of the candidate. When a candidate's supporters are ignorant it makes you question the candidate themselves. I was a undecided voter-a registered Democrat who supported Hillary-scared to death of Obama & his naive ideas among other things. You people have convinced me to vote for McCain-not because I like him particularly but the mentality of some I have seen on this Board scares me worse than anything McCain can do.

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By sandra May 16th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Well, Victoria, you want to judge BO by the posters on this blog. Might I suggest you see a video of Kevin James on Chris Matthews show on yesterday. If he represents McCain's supporters and you feel that he is knowledgeable, thoughtful, insightful, intelligent then you should really be afraid. Most of the people on this blog are aware of the issues and problems that need to be solved today. Many of us are beyond arguing the point as to why BO should be the nominee(I think you know why). If you are truly an issues person who supports Hillary then you must agree that Barack and Hillary are pretty close on them. The only difference is approach. Are you concerned about women's rights, the Iraq war, the economy, healthcare? McCain wants us to stay in Iraq for 100 years, wants to replace retiring SC justices with ultraconservative ones, thinks the economy is just fine, and hasn't come close to a credible healthcare plan. Do you want your rights taken away? Haven't you had enough of this? I know you are feeling hurt right now but don't let you emotions overshadowing your thinking. I am a woman with children and these issues are important to me and I, with my government, want to see these issues acted upon immediately. I can't wait another 8 years. Can you?

Obama '08

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By bobcat36 May 16th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

FYI: Either: "the news media has its spin all wrong..." or "the news media have their spin all wrong..."

As you may know (or not) media is the plural of medium. Hence, the gramatically correct version should be "have their spin..."

In reference to us being uneducated...

Therapy dogs for Obama!

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By Barack H. Obama is President May 16th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

Victoria,

The Obama website has a blue print available for any and all who would like to read and get informed of where he stands on issues and policy. We've read his blue print and we've chosen to support Obama, we don't judge one another, because we know the world is made of people of different walks and talks.

Blue Print: Link

Family like to have fun together, and that's what we are. The bloggers on this site have never met each other before and have found a place to meet up and have some fun, to lighten the air some. (This race can get pretty ugly at times.)

A democrat voting for McCain puzzles me, because there's a huge divide on the issues, the difference are too great. Iraq war vs No Iraq war, Healthcare vs No Healthcare, bad foreign policy vs smart foreign policy, and the list goes on...

If you want intelligent conversation initiate an intelligent conversation. Don't be judgemental and accusatory. If you have questions, ask and I guarantee some informed person will provide a response.

So my question for you is... were you really undecided?

Obama 08!

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By Josephine from Monroe, MI May 16th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

Victoria: You better believe that the people on this site are very intelligent-- The spin is--we can be Honest AND intelligent AND down to earth (not elitist) at the same time. In fact, if you spend a little time here you'll find out for yourself. You will also find that they are very much informed-- they know their resources. If you would take the time to follow some of the links that are posted here you too can become informed and learn for yourself why there is such a passion for Barack Obama! IT IS (T)HIS TIME!

I'm sure you're not looking for a reason to vote for McCain-- but a reason not to vote for Obama. That's too sad-- Have you really took a good look at the choices-- Oh, and the so called "experience"... Where has it gotten this country-- Where do you think the so called experience like "McCain" or for that matter Hillary Clinton (I did not say Bill) will take us? You really need to do your research. I can assure you that if you were not so bent on being critical you'd have a lot of fun on this site-- and most certainly you would be informed. It's your choice.

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By TruthSeeker May 16th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

I guess you're what's called a "concern troll" and this is your latest, lamest attempt at psy-ops.

Sorry, but it has failed. Obama supporters are not wounded by your disappointment. We are amused that you thought it imperative to tell us why you do not support our candidate. In this world, there is somebody for everyone. You are for McNut, and all is right with the world.

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By Paul J. Los Angeles May 16th 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT

Victoria, you said above, "When a candidate's supporters are ignorant it makes you question the candidate themselves."

. . . and that is why I have been questioning HRC.

Because, if you and other HRC supporters swallowed hook line and sinker her gas tax relief pander, as well as her "I no longer support NAFTA" (while Penn was making deals), then one must ask the question, who are the ignorant supporters?

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By Marsha in MD Proudly Supporting Obama in Spite of all the False and Erratic Charges Against Him May 16th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

Ok then, we'll dump you in the same bucket as those who won't vote for Obama because of Rev Wright, or because he won't wear a flag pin, or because he won't say the pledge, or because he's a Muslim, or because he knows Ayers, or because....whatever ! Piece of advice...don't wear your lack of intelligence so proudly and loudly !

Fundraiser link | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 16th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT

Pocket change for real CHANGE!

FR--Link

Small amounts can make a BIG difference!

19 donors and counting... Please donate today, if not to my page to someone elses or to the donate now button.

God Bless You!

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Well I was in the top 10 at least lol..

FIRED UP!! | Report to Admin

By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb May 16th 2008 at 12:25 pm EDT

Fired up in Philly!!

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Fired Up in North Carolina!

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By Barack or Bust May 16th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

FIRED UP IN NY!!

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By Mahendran May 16th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

In Dallas,Tx

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By ~~~Phyllis~~~Dallas 4 Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Fired UP in Colorado!!!

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By T Jones May 16th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

Fired Up in North Hollywood, CA!
Barack Obama is on fire today and is reading Bush/McCain the riot act!

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By Hope Won May 16th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

Fired up in Utah!

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By SMraleigh May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

FIRED UP IN RALEIGH--- SWEETIE

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By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) May 16th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

Fired Up in Tennessee

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By silent reader no more May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

FIRED UP in MD!!

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By Patrice from Gardena, CA May 16th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

Fired up and ready to go in Gardena, CA

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

Fired up in Wine Country, CA!

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

Nashville is fired up and ready to go. (And ready to vote the GOP out of a Senate seat in Tennessee!)

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By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

Fired up and Ready to Go in PA,,,, and he will take PA...

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By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) May 16th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

I second that, Ben

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By Anna-Maria May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

Fired up in Paris!

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 16th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

FIRED UP IN SAN ANTONIO!!!

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By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 16th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

Fired up in Pasadena!

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By Cool Chick for Obama-Austin,TX May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

Fired Up in Austin,TX!

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

Fired up in Texas!!!!

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By Grandma 3 from Western IL May 16th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT

Fired up in Illinois- Home of Lincoln and Obama!

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By OBAMA ALL THE WAY May 16th 2008 at 1:01 pm EDT

FIRED UP IN PUERTO RICO NAD BUFFALO, NY

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By Jan R in SC May 16th 2008 at 1:16 pm EDT

FIRED UP in South Carolina!

READY TO GO!

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... May 16th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT

Fired up in L.A.

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By April Robinette-Hussein May 16th 2008 at 1:10 pm EDT

FIRED UP in South Carolina...and Ready To Go

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid May 16th 2008 at 1:12 pm EDT

Fired up in DC!!!!!!!!

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By Shoshana in Evanston, IL May 16th 2008 at 1:13 pm EDT

Fired up in Evanston, IL

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By Bamafille May 16th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT

Fired up in Oslo.

l wonder what we gonna blog about when Obama becomes the next POTUS?

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By Joy IA May 16th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT

*STILL* Fired Up and Ready to Go here in Iowa!! Wow, January 3rd seems like forever ago but that night is etched into my memory for as long as I have one! ;-) [Remember "she" finished THIRD here! sorry, being kinda snarky...]

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By Obamaismyguy! May 16th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT

Fired up in Oregon!

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" May 16th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT

Ready to go in Central Florida!

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By Barbie (60 yr old Iowan) May 16th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT

Fired up in IOWA!!

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By barobamamomma May 16th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

Currently "Fired up!" in Southern Florida...but normally "Fired up!" in the great, proud state of Illinois!

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By RI Voter May 16th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

Fired up and ready to go in Rhode Island!

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By DK May 16th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

Fired up in Bothell, Wa!!!

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By Humbly Speaking May 16th 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

Fired up in Sugar Land TX at work and Humble TX at home!

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By Artisha from Hampton, VA May 16th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

Fired up in Virginia!
Hey my Obama Family, did you all hear those TERRIBLE remarks that Huckabee made about Obama. He actually joked about Obama getting killed. I am HORRIFIED!!! Is there anyway that we can all send an e-mail to the Republicans and John McCain forcing them to reject and denounce Huckabee?

Oh and to Victoria, I am a lawyer that graduated from Dr. Pat Robertson's law school, and I am an avid Obama supporter, have you even gotten your GED?

With Florida, and Michigan, Obama is still ahead net 112 pledged delegates,and TOTAL net 130 delegates | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

With Florida, and Michigan, Obama is still ahead net 112 pledged delegates,and TOTAL net 130 delegates

TOTAL net = JAN - 24 - FEB - 141 - MAR - 5 = 170 - APR = 158 - MAY = 168

If it had counted, Florida's vote would have given 105 pledged delegates to Clinton and 67 to Obama, out of a total 185. Link Florida has 25 superdelegates.

TOTAL = net 130

The primary in Michigan would have given 73 delegates to Clinton, with 55 uncommitted out of a total 128 pledged delegates. Link It also has 28 superdelegates.

TOTAL = net 112

Link

Obama is still ahead net 168 pledged delegates.

Total Delegates 1,903.5

Senator Obama is now 120.5 delegates away from 2025 without Florida, and Michigan.

Should Florida and Michigan be seated 2209 would be needed.

Florida's vote would have given 67 to Senator Obama.

Michigan's vote would have given 55 to Senator Obama.

Total Delegates with Florida, and Michigan, 2018.5

182.5 delegates away from 2209

TOTAL - 225 - Super Delegates remain without Florida, and Michigan.

Florida has 25 superdelegates.

Michigan has 28 superdelegates.

TOTAL - 278 - Super Delegates remain With Florida, and Michigan,

TOTAL pledged Delegates remain

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16South Dakota 15
_____________________________
TOTAL 189 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL - 467 - pledged plus Super delegates remain With Florida, and Michigan,

Senator Obama would need 182.5 delegates out of a total 468 remain delegates to be at 2209

HRC Total Delegates 1718.5

Florida's vote would have given 105 to HRC.

Michigan's vote would have given 73 to HRC.

Total Delegates with Florida, and Michigan, 1896.5

HRC would need 312.5 delegates out of a total 468 remain delegates to be at 2209

Subtract Senator Obama's 182.5 needed of HRC 312.5 needed = Obama is still 130 delegates ahead with Florida, and Michigan.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Florida, Michigan delegates cannot save Clinton

Sorry, Sen. Clinton. Michigan and Florida can't save your campaign. Interviews with those considering how to handle the two states' banished convention delegates found little interest in the former first lady's best-case scenario.

And even if they were, it wouldn't erase Barack Obama's growing lead in delegates over Hillary Rodham Clinton

Link

Whoa........watch out now | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 16th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

Did he just say he welcomes the debate on foreign policy and will win? What????? Hot damn! :)

Re: Whoa........watch out now | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Feel the heat pubs? Its coming...........

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By Mahendran May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

John McCain just took a quick dash for the restroom.....

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By AnnetteTN☺ May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

YES!

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By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

Yes he did, he also said any time any day. I would be scared if I were Mccain.

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By Cheryl May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

What is he saying? I am at work and can't watch.

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

I just posted on the last thread that I cannot wait to see them debate because McCain won't know what hit him.

Re: Whoa........watch out now | Report to Admin

By Nibbles_the_Rabbit May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

He's did such a great job going after Bush and McSame... I'm impressed

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By Barbie (60 yr old Iowan) May 16th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT

CHANGE IS COMING TO AMERICA!!!

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By sandra May 16th 2008 at 2:03 pm EDT

It'll be like Tibbs in "In the Heat of the Night": They call me Mr. Obama.

Obama '08

General Election Look | Report to Admin

By Joe May 16th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

Has anyone noticed the 'General Election Look' - he has had this look going for around 4 days now:

(1) Darker Suits
(2) Strip Tips
(3) Flag Pin

I honestly believe this was planned all along - what do you all think?

Re: General Election Look | Report to Admin

By Deb in MN May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

2) striped ties??

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 16th 2008 at 12:28 pm EDT

very nice ties at that...

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By Joe May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Yes sorry about that - watching him talk and didn't edit. Thanks for the catch.

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By Michelle "no distractions" in South Carolina May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Very Handsome! Hadn't noticed it, but I do now. I love it!

And he is laying it all out on the table for those idiots, McSame and Bush! Gosh, I love this man!

You tell em, sweetie!

Yes I said Sweetie, we do that in South Carolina!

Ha ha...McSame noticed his 100 years remark didn't poll well so he changed his stance with no clear answer to how he gets us there.

"We don't need John McCain's predictions, we need a plan to end this war"

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By Nibbles_the_Rabbit May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

Everything is planned on a presidential campaign, every little thing.

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By Nicole, NH "sweetie" May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

...I think he is now using John Edwards' hair stylist as well.

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT

Has anyone noticed the hypocrisy? Funny you all think he is all that, he is totally a professional politician. He has no loyalty-he dumps his mentor-the so called man closer than a father-as soon as it is politically necessity. He refuses to wear a flag pin, until it is politically necessary-when working class make it clear he will not have their vote. It is politics as usual, he is no different, perhaps a little worse in some ways. He has made his value & belief system extremely clear by these 2 actions alone.

Re: General Election Look | Report to Admin

By Nancy "Something's stirring..." from PA May 16th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

Hi Victoria from Seiling, OK

Welcome to the Barack Obama website. Isn't freedom wonderful?

YES WE CAN!

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By ♦Sistah 4 Obama♦ May 16th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

Victoria from Seiling, OK

I would like for you to just take a second and look at Obama without the opponents spin, without the Republican rhetoric. Just for one moment think about what he is offering America as a choice.

And I hope you will see that the America he talks about in his speeches and his rallies. Is the America I know he will work to achieve!

Can we for once believe in a candidate?

~kyla

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By Paul J. Los Angeles May 16th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

Has no loyalty?? Are you kidding me!!!! Did you forget his speech in Philly??? He said he could not disown him....

I love my dad to death, but if God forbid he goes nuts one day and is trying to take me and or my family out, pops gotta go!!!

KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) May 16th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

The latest ARG poll paints a grim picture of KY (repeat of WV) and a really close OR race..

Per the poll HRC would get 65% and BO 29% in KY:(
In OR, among those who've returned their ballots, we are tied @ 49%. Oy Veh..

If these numbers hold, next Tuesday is going to be interesting. Let's collectively do what we can..

CALL, CANVASS, CALL, CANVASS, CALL, CANVASS

See details of the ARG poll below..

May 16, 2008 - Kentucky Democratic Primary

Democrats May 14-15

Clinton...... 65%
Obama........ 29%
Someone else*.. 4%
Undecided.... 2%
* John Edwards and "uncommitted" are on the ballot in Kentucky - both lines are combined here

Hillary Clinton leads Barack Obama 56% to 38% among men (45% of likely Democratic primary voters). Among women, Clinton leads 72% to 21%.
Clinton leads 73% to 21% among white voters (87% of likely Democratic primary voters). Obama leads 91% to 7% among African American voters (11% of likely Democratic primary voters).
Clinton leads 59% to 35% among voters age 18 to 49 (46% of likely Democratic primary voters) and Clinton leads 71% to 23% among voters age 50 and older.

12% of likely Democratic primary voters say they would never vote for Hillary Clinton in the primary and 50% of likely Democratic primary voters say they would never vote for Barack Obama in the primary.

May 16, 2008 - Oregon Democratic Primary

Democrats May 14-16

Clinton...... 45%
Obama.... 50%
Undecided.... 5%

Barack Obama leads Hillary Clinton 57% to 39% among men (48% of likely Democratic primary voters). Among women, Clinton leads 51% to 44%.
Obama leads 51% to 44% among white voters (88% of likely Democratic primary voters). Clinton leads 50% to 46% among Hispanic voters (6% of likely Democratic primary voters).

Obama leads 55% to 38% among voters age 18 to 49 (49% of likely Democratic primary voters) and Clinton leads 52% to 45% among voters age 50 and older.

Clinton and Obama are tied at 49% each among voters saying they have returned their ballots (58% of likely Democratic primary voters) and Obama leads 52% to 40% among voters saying they will definitely return their ballots by May 20th.

20% of likely Democratic primary voters say they would never vote for Hillary Clinton in the primary and 22% of likely Democratic primary voters say they would never vote for Barack Obama in the primary.

Link

Re: KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

This is one of the worse pollsters out there based on there record this year. Others have KY closer and OR much more in our favor.

This is why one should NOT pay any attention to polls...we just need to continue strongly calling, canvasing, etc!!!!!!

Re: KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

Thanks for sharing that -- I will do my part in calling OR and KY this weekend. I needed to share the grim news with my Obama family so that we don't get complacent. It's not over yet. Lot's of work that we can all do...

Here's to a blowout in our favor in OR and a really close race in KY :)

Obama '08.

Re: KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Hope Won May 16th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT

Thanks for lighting the fire under our tushes. We can't get complacent now. It's almost done!

YES WE CAN!!!!! YES WE WILL!!!!

Re: KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Michelle "no distractions" in South Carolina May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

Oh God! This isn't GOOD! That is WAYYYY too friggin CLOSE in OR!

Sh%^&

Re: KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Peggy May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

It is not that close in Oregon! Obama will carry Oregon!!!

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By Kat from TN May 16th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

Where have I read this kind of poll panic before?

Oh, right, before NC and IN, when everyone was running around citing polls that said that NC would be really close and Obama would get blown out in IN.

Re: KY and OR - STATE OF THE RACE.. | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

THIS IS ARG

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By DLT MN. May 16th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT

Does the name Mark Penn ring any bells? ARG? Mark Penn?

He may not be with the campaign in name but he still is advising from afar and still runs her polls for her.

Addressing appeasment | Report to Admin

By Barack or Bust May 16th 2008 at 12:26 pm EDT

Barack is trying not to crack up regarding the hypocricy of McSham's comments yesterday.

Go get em' Barack. Barack will chew up McSham in a one on one debate. Barack will be the only one to make these morons answer for the last 7.5 years!!

Bushie and McSham aren't FIT to run this country!

600 Billion and counting....and still not safer!
Osama Bin Laden...Iran stronger....Hamas running Palestine....the list goes on and on....MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE BARACK!!

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By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:27 pm EDT

anyone know where to go to get an accurate count? thanks

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By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Never mind - found it

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By Brenda from Orlando, FL May 16th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

Old Classic Movie Titles used to describe
Obama vs McCain

Obama

The longest yard
The King of Kings
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Beautiful Mind
Field of Dreams
Cry Freedom
The American President
A Man for all seasons

McCain

The God Father
Jaws
Physco
Alien
Big Foot
Grumpy Old Men
Touch of Evil
No country for old men

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid May 16th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT

On point and Funny

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By Linda London May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

Whilst I understand that you are hurting and grieving, I cannot understand the difficulty some of you have in your understanding that Obama is winning fair and square. Clinton has not had any election stolen from her!

Obama has won in every way used to determine a successful campaign. He has won 32 contests compared to Clinton's 17. He has won more delegates (this is how the party determines who wins its primary in a proportionate allocation of delegates and even Penn mistakenly thought California was winner takes all). He has won more states, more popular votes (get real, he wasn't even on Michigan’s ballot and neither were any other candidate apart from Clinton), raised more money, and the superdelegates who overwhelming favoured Clinton at the beginning of this race and none of you were complaining then (before super Tuesday, she had more than 100 more superdelegates than Obama), are now endorsing Obama mostly because majority of voters have spoken in their constituents.

Clinton is losing because the majority in majority of the contests, chose a different candidate. She is losing fair and square.

If you can find it in your conscience to vote for McCain, instead of Obama with policies most similar to your candidate, then perhaps you have some other prejudices about Obama that you need to examine because your vote clearly has nothing to do with policies.

If so, I am asking you to please reassess this decision. Is your personal disappointment a good enough reason to allow Bush’s third term in office through McCain? To allow thousands of innocent Americans to continue to die in a war in Iraq that America had no business starting in the first place? To allow the possibility of more wars in places like Iran because of a foreign policy that is interested in war mongering and not in reasoned diplomacy? To allow American to continue being ridiculed and hated by the rest of the world? To allow flawed economic policies by someone like McCain who has confessed to not being any good in economics? To deny your children choice by the abolition of Roe v Wade?

Surely your vote is worth more than a wasted choice made out of spite and anger, or even worse by personal prejudices that have wounded, pained and divided Americans for so many years.

Please read the rest of my blog, comments appreciated, thanks.

Link

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By lemonkid May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

I just called about 20 numbers in Bowling Green, KY. Some were undecided, but a LOT of them were voting for Obama! I only had one nasty...but that's okay...they "don't vote." (?) (Granted, I had a few answering machines, but it was SO encouraging.) I spoke with an immigrant from Bosnia (I used to live there, and there is a large population of Bosnians who moved to the U.S. after their civil war--some own a few AWESOME BG restaurants) who asked about Barack's religion--I cleared that up for him. Then he spent about 10 minutes railing on McCain and Bush, and outlining every reason Bush should be impeached! What a cool guy--I almost couldn't get off the phone with him! (And boy was he peeved about Bush's comments yesterday.) I learned a lot about Bosnia too... Those are the best calls. When you learn about some other life that you have never lived...

PLEASE CALL KY!!!
Link

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By Carey from Kentucky May 16th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

Feel free to use my blog as a guide as well when calling KY. I also have voter rights on a blog as well.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 16th 2008 at 12:30 pm EDT

msnbc is also carrying it live. so far so good!!

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By John from Danbury, CT May 16th 2008 at 12:31 pm EDT

Why do you need to start a defensive attack with a lie? Everybody heard the Bush quote. You could have used what he said. Instead, you distort it, claiming he declared YOU & THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY were appeasers. He didn't say who he meant, and you lose credibility by twisting his statement to fit your purpose. Don't you believe an honest quotation would have had enough effect?

Come on. Lets have a change and not this tired old stuff.

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By Bella Hussein Reese May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

trolls

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By ~~~Phyllis~~~Dallas 4 Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

:)

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By JakeBarnes May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

So...Bush was talking about no one...???

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

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By Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!! May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

That's why GWB aides on background said he was clearly talking about Barack...maybe you should follow things closer.

Barack just hit it out of the park on both GWB and his parrot McSame!!!!

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By Matthew May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

I hate to break it to you John but Bush clearly meant the democratic party. When Barack said he and the democratic party he meant his being included in that group....

...Because he is obviously a part of the democratic party.

No offense but I think you need to go back and listen to exactly what Bush said and revisit what Barack was saying after.

Obama '08

Matthew

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By shawnmarie May 16th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT

Absolutely!! NOT THIS TIME! The democratic party, and Americans are fed up with fear mongers. They do not own patriotism and morales. NOT THIS TIME!! One nation, one voice saying.....NOT THIS TIME! Obama will be our voice and Bush can't leave our beloved WH fast enough. Good bye and good ridance!

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By Ilya May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

A whitehouse spokesperson said directly to a reporter that Bush was referring to Obama.

Later in an official press conference the white house denied that it was directed at Obama.

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By Logan in WA (on to November) May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

Yeah maybe he was talking about his Gramps, good old Prescott Bush.

Link

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By Shane "Hussein" S. May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

The same old politics, John, it too attack in a thinly veiled manner and then hide behind some vague words. Everyone understands what the attack meant.

besides, Mcsame explicitly called out Obama.

BUSH OR MCSAME HAVE NO CREDIBILITY ON FORIEGN POLICY IN THE FIRST PLACE. THEIR POLICIES HAVE BEEN THE BIGGEST FAILURES IN OUR COUNTRIES HISTORY.

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

Right that is why you have been attacked here in US. Their policy is such a failure.

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By we can May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Go away troll. White house aides confirmed to media that its was about Obama and Democrats..

Bush attacked Obama and the Democratic party. Any fools know that!

Troll Alert!!

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By CanadianPerspective May 16th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

Oh please, EVERYONE who knows how to add 2+2, has enough common sense Bush/McCain were talking about the Democrats. Even Hillary went after Bush for making such non-factual accusations!

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By bobcat36 May 16th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

... and while these cleverly disguised ad hominem attacks are ongoing, North Korea (North Korea!)is expecting a jillion metric tons of food from the US.

I thought North Korea was on the list of non-friendly counrties.

What am I missing here?

Therapy dogs for Obama!

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By David - LA May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

John,
He said exactly what he needed to say! The White House Reporters travelling with Bush reported yesterday that his advisors said he was talking about Senator Obama! If he wasn't why did they not say exactly who they were speaking of and why did McSame jump on the bandwagon? This is the type of 'throw the brick and hide your hand' politics that is NOT going to work! People are too engaged and see through the lies and hypocrisy of the Republican Attack Machine! Our eyes are wide open and you are obviously not an Obama Supporter but we would like to encourage you to come aboard the TRUTH EXPRESS where CHANGE is coming your way!!!!

YES WE CAN!!! YES WE CAN!!! YES WE CAN!!!

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

Who really cares who Bush meant-if the shoe fits wear it. My grandpa once told me what someone says about you does not upset you if you know it isn't true, only the truth hurts. Bottom line is Obama does support appeasement, it is obvious-reason terrorist groups want him to be president. When you say that sure would sit down with ANY COUNTRY-without any preconditions-duh that is basically appeasement. Barack Hussien (funny how ashamed he is of his name) Obama flipped out because it is a fatal flaw he has along with his immigration stance, along with his health care ideas & so on. Anyone who knows history-KNOWS just what Bush said, appeasement was tried by Europe over & over again with Hitler & I think every rational person knows the results of that.

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By !Rhonda - We are President Obama's Secret Weapon & We are going to keep calling and emailing the fence straggling Senators! May 16th 2008 at 6:14 pm EDT

Do you think that Mccain was sprayed with Agent Orange like alot of the Vets in the earlier wars and do you think that's why he has problems with his cancer and do you think that mitt romney as vp would be dangerous and anti productive since republicans pretend that other religions are not accepted or can never pass their litmus test, so would't Mitt Romney's Mormon religion be a hinderance on and to the Mccain Ticket especially in the South because people down South will be offended with Mitt Rommey and I assure you that they will not vote for a ticket with Mitt Romney's name on it. The southern voters will definitely be against what they conider to be anti-Christian ticket, Because of the Mormons belief that Jesus and and the devil were brothers,and that republican ticket WILL be rejected.Say What???? and of course the fdls problems and going on in those sects will be attached to and follow Mitt whereever he goes. If Mitt thinks he is going to get a pass on his religion then he is naive and inexperience and will never be fit or ready to live in the Vice presidency house.
See, the Democratic Party do not discriminate against people and We don't judge you on who you believe or what you believe. We are ALL Americans, and we ALL have the right to choose not to let your grandfahter be our compass or our moral guide.

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By Phil from Canada May 16th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT

Hehehe... That's such a disingenuous argument. Even McCain thought Bush was referring to Obama's let's-talk-to-Iram policy. Not to mention, like, every single news person on the planet.

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By Rosalind May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

Who else could GWB been talking about FOOL; YOU. I don't think so; this was a good move for Obama and the Democratic Party because he does represent this party and I must say well. I cannot say the same for the Republican; Obama is going to mop the floor with McCain!!!

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By Obamakim May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

Then who was he talking about/to?
Anyone who believes he wasn't directing this to the Democrats in general & Obama specifically is blind to reality.
Actually the person that proved this is John McCain. Here is his response to Obama:

'McCain then tried to turn the spat to his advantage, saying Obama had made a "serious" error in offering to talk to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

"It shows naivety and inexperience and lack of judgment to say he wants to sit down across the table from an individual who leads a country that says that Israel is a stinking corpse," he told reporters on his bus.'

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By T Jones May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

John from Danbury...It's been confirmed by Bush's own people that he was referring to Barack Obama in particular and the Democratic Party as a whole...and when it comes to Bush...if you look up lying in the dictionary there will be a big old picture of Bush next to it! Where are the weapons of mass destruction? Let's not split hairs here...What Bush did yesterday in Isreal is appalling and even his own party recognizes it and some in the GOP have said that the Republican party is like dog food right now sitting on the shelf...Barack Obama will be the next POTUS!
Yes We Can

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

did you all know that calling names or saying anything disparaging to another is a violation of the Terms Of Service that YOU agreed to, in order to come here and post, create a profile, race for first, enjoy camaraderie with fellow supporters, etc?

disparaging remarks about another person's age, gender, sexual orientation, whether they have teeth or not; ANY of these things that have NOTHING to DO with whether they can function as human beings and as politicians--these things need to stay off the blog.

I of course disagree immediately with this person's assertion. I also want to remind us all that we can't continue to call names or disparage others and expect to hold accounts on this site. it's just how it is. if i have mean things to think or say about someone, i do it with a good friend in person or write them an email, i don't post it on a politician's blog. please remember that corporate media, and most of the rest of the genuine media like HuffPo and the like, are reading us too!!!

here are the TOS, so please review them before you flame me-- Link

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By Von from Omaha May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

Ouch, looks like Barack hit a nerve eh?

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By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! May 16th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT

GWB hit a nerve. They have no way of taking back what he said.

Not this time...

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By shawnmarie May 16th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

Not this time!!! Obama said we're ushering in a new era and he is right and gets it. McCain wants to play good cop bad cop with Bush like Bush Cheney did, then so be it. We welcome it! McCain will only continue to disgrace his party and this nation by thinking Americans haven't caught on or see just how badly their policies have FAILED us!

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By JohnV of Chicago May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

John, think about you are writing...the only other reasonable interpretation behind GWB's statement is that he believed John McCain was engaging in appeasement...do you think so? I don't but maybe you have insights others do not!

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville May 16th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT

Regardless of what Bush meant, we all know what right-wing radio hosts like Kevin James meant - Obama is an appeaser and he's "exactly the same" as Chamberlain.

Bush needs to back off his comments, defend Obama's approach, or prepare for a withering critique from opponents to Bush's foreign policy approach.

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By Keith - "Who Moved My Cheese?" May 16th 2008 at 1:28 pm EDT

Hey John,

Bush is not smart enough to tell a lie, without getting caught. The man can not even read a teleprompter correctly.

Regardless of who he actually was referring to, he was totally wrong on so many fronts. He has been lambasted by everyone, except those 27% still supporting his failed Presidency. He reminds me of the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz--Oh, if I only had a brain.

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By DLT MN. May 16th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT

Just who is the one person from either party being tied to wanting to talk to our enemies as well as our friends? Who is at the forefront of being asked about this policy?

Anyone other than Barack? Name them please.

You've only heard others talk about it only after the debate where Barack said he would negotiate with our enemies and not just our friends.

You don't have to be a words smith or some type of scholar to understand what Bush was trying to say, and just why did he say in front of the Knesset and not wait until he got back? Because of the Jewish vote perhaps?

He took an American political stance on foreign soil and at their 60th anniversary of independence no less. A stance that no President in our short history has ever a taken.

This has as much to do with the where and when then it does the what was said. This made it more political in nature than even our primaries.

The political policies of the Bush administration has killed our standing across the globe and we are to assume that he is not once again resorting to the policy of fear to promote his party?

We are to buy into the spin of "he never mentioned names or parties" as if we are the zombies he's been dragging along with him these past eight years killing not just our standing in the world but our country altogether.

The state of our economy, the deterioration of our roads and bridges, our low standing in the world education of our children, our high cost of health care, the loss of jobs to other countries because of lower costs to the companies, the plight of our environment and global warming, the need for reform of our securities and banking lenders, the loss of American life for a useless war that has brought us nothing but debt and the sorrowful pain of families of those lives lost, and good old George gave up golf as his statement for their loss. Thank you Mr. President.

He's supposed to be a God fearing man. I'm not so sure, but then that's my opinion.

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By sandra May 16th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

Okay...I guess he was referring to the Republican party since he implied Sen. Bora. I know you don't know who I'm talking about...go look it up!

Fire!!! | Report to Admin

By Bella Hussein Reese May 16th 2008 at 12:32 pm EDT

He is on FIRE

Yes we can
yes we can

I love that he is linking bush and mccain together. smart move

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By Lynne May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

CNN LIVE NOW!!!

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By Anna-Maria May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

YES! They are even showing it live on CNN in Paris!

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By meta May 16th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

Anna- Maria, I hope you and others across the world will join us in jubilation and celebration when Barack wins this nomination. I would love to see people from every country dance in the streets with us!

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By Anna-Maria May 16th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

Absolutely!!!!

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By MarkkraM May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

this has been an amazing ride
from Feb 10, 2007 to today and onward
1-20-2009

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By ♪ Proud to be an Obamacan! ♪ May 16th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT

O-BAMA!
O-BAMA!
O-BAMA!
O-BAMA!

YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!
YES WE CAN!

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

He looks so presidential right now. Loved his linking of Bush and McSame's foriegn policies.

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By Anna-Maria May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

He certainly does!

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By Jude May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

Way to go!!!

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By yesterday gone May 16th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

i liked people waving the american flag at his last rally.

usa! usa! usa!

it's nice to feel the pride return.

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By Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

Um...it's called paraphrasing, extrapolating and abstracting...it's called making an inference.

Please be kind,
T.

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By Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunity May 16th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

Oooops...I don't know how I got down here, I was responding to the person who was attacking BO's opener....

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By Nibbles_the_Rabbit May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

Ditto!

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

The best thing about this Bush fiasco is that I don't even think I've heard Hillary Clinton's name in about 24 hours. Wow -- the media has such a short attention span when they want to. Oh well, it doesn't bother me.

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By meta May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

Barack is in TOP FORM today. He hit it out of the park in his criticism of Bush and McCain and their blustery, divisive Washington games. This is going to be an excellent campaign in the coming months. He will be free to speak out firmly and aggressively against his opponent. Go Barack!

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By Matthew from Olympia, WA May 16th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

I gotta get a transcript of that speech!

Where do I go to get it?

Any help?

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By MarkkraM May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Yes on top, forceful and assuring!!
I have NO FEAR of Obama!!!

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By Jude May 16th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

Patience, it will be on this site soon, bettcha!

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By yesterday gone May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

a snippet:

“The president did something that presidents don’t do, and that is launch a political attack, targeted at the domestic political market, in front of a foreign delegation.”

“That’s exactly the kind of appalling attack that divides our country, and alienates us from the world… So much for civility.”

Link

the blog might offer a full transcript later on.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Hillary Clinton was truly a formidable and fierce opponent who was always crying "victim" so he couldn't really take a shot at her.

McLame and Bush -- if this is what we're up against from here on it, I can't WAIT. I think he'll cream them in the general, especially if they do a lot of town halls!

Anything Bush says is like a blessing. Bush speaks and Barack probably will get votes just for that simple fact.

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By meta May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Barack unleashed! Stand back! He is fierce.

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By Humble Supporter of OBama May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

What Bush did in Israel was despicable.
However it was an early Christmas present from him.
John McLame did not help himself by once again standing with Bush on this.
This will unite all the democrats. This will also remind people that John McBush is running for a third Bush term.
John McSame might have been a good man once but he has had to change most of his policies to win this election.
General Election is going to be easier for us than the long fight with a fellow democrat.

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By MarkkraM May 16th 2008 at 12:34 pm EDT

Tom Daschle VP!!

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By Matthew from Olympia, WA May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

MUST have transcript! Now.

That was wonderful.

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By ForChangeInVA May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

There's a fascinating article in The New Republic about the ins and outs of HRC's campaign and what went wrong, directly from her people, including some heavyweights. They were promised complete anonymity of course.

Link

But it was a comment to the article that disturbed me. Someone posted that the Republicans have something big on Michelle and are just waiting for the right time (October surprise) to reveal it. I won't post it here on the blog for obvious reasons, but I will be giving HQ a headsup although I'm sure they are already on top of it.

Is this true? Republicans are going after Michelle? Or just someone trying to stir up mess?

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By Kat from TN May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

The Republicans have already started going after Michelle.

As far as the "dirt" on Michelle, yes, this rumor has been all over the internet. Please note that the man purported to have this information is a man named Larry Johnson, a guy who also claimed that Obama had a gay lover at Trinity and had the man killed.

So, um, yeah, not to worried about the credibility of that one.

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By Michelle "no distractions" in South Carolina May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

Kat - Didn't that person making that claim about Obama take a lie detecter test and fail it miserably?

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By Bella Hussein Reese May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

yup he failed the test

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By Michelle "no distractions" in South Carolina May 16th 2008 at 1:04 pm EDT

lol! I thought so.

At any rate, I believe this...If the Republicans and/or Hilary Clinton had ANY information they feel could damage Obama, it would be out right now. Hilary would find a round about way to get it out wo linking it to her and McCain, they don't wanna run against Obama. They would have let it go also. They know they are gonna lose against this man.

LOL LOL LOL -- Oh Happy Day!

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By Saska May 16th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT

He only took the lie detector test because he was paid $10,000 to do so. He was promised more (by a guy who made his fortune in internet pornography) if he passed it, but he didn't. Then he took another one, and failed that too.

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By silent reader no more May 16th 2008 at 12:59 pm EDT

Oh please!!! Seeing as though McCain's wife STOLE from her charity to support her drug habit, I don't even want to hear that crap. She couldn't even use her millions to support her habit but had to steal. Get a life, McShame!!!!

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By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama May 16th 2008 at 1:08 pm EDT

Pure dribble - Sean Hannity radio show yesterday and about 3 weeks ago had this idiot "Rev" Manning (think that was his name), is spewing the worst gutter talk about Obama and Michelle and homosexuality and OMG it was so horrible and the ONLY reason I listened because I was on a road trip and the only station I could get was the one of Shame Hannitys' show - The second time I heard it was yesterday and it was like a time warp, because it was almost verbatum what Hannity had allowed him to say the previous time this creep was on his show 3 weeks before. I posted it on the blog last night but then fell asleep. An "August" surprise

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By Matthew May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

Let's assume for the sake of argument that they have something on Michelle (which I doubt)...Do you honestly believe that the Republicans going aggressively after a presidential candidate's wife is going to do them any favors; especially one as likeable, strong and composed as Michelle.

They may use whatever they have...But it won't work.

There is plenty that the DNC has on McCain's wife...Should they use it?

NO.

Because its inappropriate.

The NR article is a bunch of Hillary supporters and surrogates trying to stir stuff up.

The last gasp of a desperate campaign.

Let's talk about presidential spouses for a moment...Bill Clinton.

Need I say more?

Obama '08

Matthew

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

How anyone can call that bitter, hate-filled woman like able is beyond understanding. I have never heard anyone as bitter as she is. She to me is one of the largest problems that Obama has to get past. As a now McCain supporter I want them to keep letting her out in public. She is so rude & abrasive-it is beneficial to McCain.

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By sandra May 16th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

I think you are projecting your feelings onto Michelle.

Obama '08

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By ♦Sistah 4 Obama♦ May 16th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

I think she's headstrong, honest and a great compliment to Obama.

McSame is ackward, angry and dare I say... old!

~kyla

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By Josephine from Monroe, MI May 16th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

Victoria: Why are you still on this site? It's obvious you are just trying to create chaos. Go to McCain's site if you are so bent on supporting him.

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By Victoria from Seiling, OK May 16th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

Based on Michelle's comments & attitudes that she has exhibited I would bet money there is dirt. Since Obama himself says that he attended Church for over 20 years but never payed any attention-I wonder if Michelle-who attended the same Church & took her children there payed any attention?

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By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 16th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

Are you still here. If you support McSame then good. Go over to his blog and burn your Bra there. You and McSame make a good team...two anger filled people.

Women for Obama 08' and 12'

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By OBAMAMAMMA May 16th 2008 at 12:35 pm EDT

I just found out that Barack is coming to Bozeman, MT on Monday night...I want to go so bad, but I'm at work in Helena (90 miles away) and I can't get there to wait in line for tickets. ARGGHHHH!!!!

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

Call your local HQ and beg. You'll be able to figure it out but you have to put some time and effort into it. And believe me, it's worth the effort.

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By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Take off work to get the tickets or have a friend or someone who wants to go also get the tickets...
It is so much differnt seeing him in person then it is on TV... The crowd and atmosphere is awesome and uplifting... I seen him three times and I still want to see him more...

Re: Oh my gosh! | Report to Admin

By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

Hee, hee, I saw him three times too.

Re: Oh my gosh! | Report to Admin

By OBAMAMAMMA May 16th 2008 at 12:44 pm EDT

I did that, they are starting a list of those who can't wait in line. I also just sent an email to Montana Barack Obama website also. I have to get there, I'm the original OBAMAMAMMA. I also hosting campaign supporters from out of state next week. We are setting up booths at farmers markets etc. We can't be in the market due to politics, so we rented the entire park across the street to set up :0) I want this so bad. I missed him earlier in Montana because I had to work. I'm a single mom who works two jobs to keep afloat. I want to take my son with me and listen to Barack speak, I want to sit right behind him and show my support to the world, and all my republican friends.

Re: Oh my gosh! | Report to Admin

By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

Another bit of advice, I volunteered for two of the times I saw him which is a great way to get in. But also, one of the things they say is to never turn anyone away at the time of the event because once they fill the venue with the people with tickets, many times they have room to put in the extra people. Therefore, if worse comes to worse, just go and wait in line. Like the previous person said, just the camaraderie among fellow supporters is worth it.

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By An Old Woman from Marysville, WA May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

When Barack came to seattle, I drove to there and I was too late to get in to hear him. I had a great time talking to other people who did not get in and was Obama supporters.

Re: Oh my gosh! | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

they didn't put out speakers to the outside?

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By Saska May 16th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT

I didn't get in to that rally either, but I stayed outside with the other 3,000 people and listened on the loudspeakers and met the supporters. That was when I switched my allegiance and joined the campaign!

Maybe you're in one of my pictures! Link

Re: Oh my gosh! | Report to Admin

By OBAMAMAMMA May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

thanks everyone for the advice. I'm going to try anything to get there and see him.

Re: Oh my gosh! | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 16th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT

I am so jealous. He's been to Oregon so many times. He's been to KY once. He cancelled the Lexington visit due to business in Washington but never re-scheduled.

I have heard from fellow volunteers and supporters and are really upset. They wanted him to be here Monday and Tuesday........Oh well......

looking for new friends | Report to Admin

By MarkkraM May 16th 2008 at 12:37 pm EDT

Looking for friends in the right places
Looking for friends in all places
Looking for friends with happy faces
Looking for friends
Obama '08
Believe
Yes We Can
Yes We Will

ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Abigail May 16th 2008 at 12:38 pm EDT

I just invited my Mom to sit on the couch with me and watch Obama talk on CNN- because she needs to learn more about him for herself and not listen to the Men in my family.

She shook her head no and said she is not going to vote for him. She likes him, but doesn't like his economic plan.

My mouth was hanging open. (this isn't anything new mind you, I've know that this is where my Republican family stands- out to protect their wallets!)

and I told her she can't just vote on the economy. I told her that by continuing to be at war the economy is going to suffer! Nope, didn't fly.

AHHHHHHH wth!?!

I was dumbfounded! But we are going to run some errands together today SO I will try to work on her and at least plant some seeds.

But its just so sad! Seriously folks, my entire family is thinking this way about the election... its really depressing.

I'm thinking of complying a packet for all of them to read! Maybe I will make it into a pdf that you all can download like the signs. this will compile financial endorsements, like the ones yesterday from the republican party, and other issues and the difference between their voting records!

Start posting links or email them to me!

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

Have them speak to OTHER REPUBLICANS for Barack.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

We must be sisters because I have the same mom.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Abigail May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

LOL!!

I'll send you my packet once its done!

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Cyndy in CO May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

Please add me to that sisterhood, sad to say. I called my mom on Mother's Day and she let me know that Obama is elitist, McCain's temper is not a problem ("Did you know that George Washington also had a temper?") and that Obama is "as liberal as they come." Any guess which news channel is on non-stop in her house?

My small consolation is that her pumpkin bread recipe is in the Obama Cookbook, making money for him. :-D

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 16th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

Tell her that McCain is more elite. He is one of the richest Sen. in the White House. He owns 6 vacations home and his wife is a heiress that even has her own jet!

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By JohnV of Chicago May 16th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

Don't they have grandchildren for whom they would prefer a world struggling for peace rather than one that is war torn? Show them this video, it is an eye opener!

The McCain Attitude: A Century of Wars

Link

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Shane "Hussein" S. May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

Hey abigail, if you find a good hook let me know. I have an open minded neighboor who is a republican and I am working on him as well. He says the same thing, he likes Barack, but . . .

We all need to work on convincing our family and friends. That is how we can win big in november.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

She likes him, but doesn't like his economic plan.
My mouth was hanging open. (this isn't anything new mind you, I've know that this is where my Republican family stands- out to protect their wallets!)

emphasize barack offers a middle class tax cut.

and that he plans to make seniors making 50k or less exempt from the need to file a tax form.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone May 16th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

you could also point out our debt and trade imbalance has gotten worse under a republican regime.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

Also, while he isn't a fiscal conservative, neither has the Republican Government for the past 8 years been. The differnence, however, is the distribution and source of his economic resources for his programs. The main source is from 1. Ending the War and 2. Closing the zillion loopholes in Congressional spending and 3. Closing loopholes in Big Corporate Spending that reward corporations overseas in accordance with NAFTA and WTO policies.

These are monies that the American people have never laid claim to anyways. He's offering to restore them to people.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone May 16th 2008 at 1:02 pm EDT

who could not support his proposal to take away tax breaks from corporations moving our jobs overseas?

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT

John McCain doesn't support it.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Madtown May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

But John Mcsame has admitted he doesn't know much about the economy! She would really trust someone like that?!? First he was against Bush's tax cuts, now he's for them. He is a flip flopper and goes with whatever way the wind is blowing!

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Carolyn New York Obamacan May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

What doesn't she like about Barack's economic plan? McCain's plan is to continue to spend billions in Iraq. Why is our currency value going down? Why is the cost of gas up? It's because our government is bankrupting our nation! It's time to stop squandering our children's future by laying on this enormous debt!

Barack's plan is better because first he's going to stop the hemorrhaging of our resources. Second, we've gotten completely out of balance. CEO's have done very well to say the least while the middle class has gone backwards. This is based on actual data. We need to restore a sense of balance and financial health to the middle class. Also Barack wants to provide tax breaks to companies that invest in the US. He wants to take tax breaks away from companies that ship jobs overseas. This will help create jobs in the US. He also wants to invest in our infrastructure and energy. Both these initiatives will have big payoffs in job creation. McCain's position, just keep things the same as now. We will go in the same direction. Our currency will be worth less, we will have more inflation and lower real incomes, and our infrastructure will continue to crumble. Ask your mom to have an open mind. I'm a fiscal conservative. Barack's plan is of a similar direction to Teddy Roosevelt, one of the greatest Republican presidents ever!

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Lynne May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

My Mom liked McCain but now is all about Obama. She likes his plan of $1000 middle class tax cut and NO taxes for seniors making less than 50k per year. She also like his health care plan, which does NOT require you to buy it. It would be available if you need it.

Also, you might want to point out that Obama actually has more time in elected office than Hillary. She's counting her First Lady years as experience.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Joy IA May 16th 2008 at 1:17 pm EDT

Republicans for Obama site
Link
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Republicans for Obama was founded in late 2006 as part of the nationwide effort to encourage Senator Obama to run for the Presidency. Since that time, our volunteer-run, grassroots organization has grown to include over 1500 members from across the country.

Re: ARGH!!! My McCain loving Mom!! | Report to Admin

By Maxine From Montclair NJ May 16th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

My mom was convinced that Hillary would get her vote and she would not think about voting for Barack, until I told her the vote was not for her but for her now 19 month old grandson BJ. She voted for Barack. My dad voted for Hillary and now supports Barack 100%. Good luck, and continue to work on your mom's mind and heart. Barack is the smarter choice.

ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Sabrina ♥s her new President! May 16th 2008 at 12:39 pm EDT

LOL @ McSame denouncing the 100 year comment because it wasnt polling well... LMAO! GO barack!!!

Re: ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Matthew from Olympia, WA May 16th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT

Don't back down with "I don't like his economic plan".

What, specifically doesn't she like? This gives you a good opportunity to point out the horror that is John McCain's plan.

ROADBLOCK!! | Report to Admin

By Nicole, NC May 16th 2008 at 12:40 pm EDT

BO roadblocked cable coverage. CNN, FOX and MSNBC all carried it live! YEAAA!!!

Re: ROADBLOCK!! | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 16th 2008 at 12:42 pm EDT

LOL! :D

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By LenaX May 16th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT

NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH

Senator Hillary Clinton has just sent out a massive email, on the email is a link for her supporters to link to the DNC and make their voices heard!

She is admonishing her supporters to make sure FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN COUNT!

Whoever knows how to "link" Please create a link for Obama supporters to denounce the counting of Florida and Michigan as unfair and biased toward Hillary considering her name was the only one on the ballot in Michigan!

Let's do this!

General Election Time | Report to Admin

By Lawrence May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

Time to get the GENERAL ELECTION started...

It is time for Billary to go sit down....IT IS ON!!!

Re: General Election Time | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

No! Its time for hillary to get on board and help us WIN this fight.

I believe she knows that now. I liked her response to big bad bush. It reminded me of families who even though we may fight each other, nobody else can take a swing at my sister or brother. Way to go HILL!

yes we can. :)

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By Norma from Downingtown, PA May 16th 2008 at 1:15 pm EDT

This actually makes me feel like the General Election may actually be easier - did you also get the feeling that Barack was 'holding back' when running against Hillary? There was so much that he could have said but did not - probably out of respect for a democratic colleague. Someone else on this blog said it - we now have "Barack Unleashed". Strap your seatbelts, we're on for a ride!!

Re: General Election Time | Report to Admin

By Jess from PA May 16th 2008 at 1:18 pm EDT

Very good analogy with the sibling situation. I do believe you're right. Besides, she sure has kept life interesting!

LOVING the New Town Hall Format!!! | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 16th 2008 at 12:41 pm EDT

He is asking the questions first! Innovative and forward-thinking!

Re: LOVING the New Town Hall Format!!! | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

This is the best format yet! Conversational. Alright!

Re: LOVING the New Town Hall Format!!! | Report to Admin

By meta May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

He's combining the best of his short speech and small roundtables with his townhalls. Brilliant!

Re: LOVING the New Town Hall Format!!! | Report to Admin

By indyia-I don’t do cowering. May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

You guys are killing me! I am at work and so badly want to see this!! AHHH!

MCCAIN DOES NOT SUPPORT VETS | Report to Admin

By rosey May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

More proof that McCain does not support our brave vets:

Link

As a woman who gave 20 years of her life to the US Army, I am outraged.

(Women) Veterans for Obama!

Bush's Gift | Report to Admin

By Shane "Hussein" S. May 16th 2008 at 12:43 pm EDT

I would like to take a moment to thank bush for giving us this gift. It is hilarious to the most unpopular president in recent history attack Obama, especially on his own worst area, his foreign policy.

And then to have Mcsame ditto the attack. Obama slaugthered them both.

calling Oregon | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

Stacey you responded to my question about calling Oregon

. We can no longer send our ballot via U.S. Mail. The deadline for that was yesterday. It must be dropped off at a ballot drop location available at this link: Link

but the link you provided doesn't work could you repost please?

OMG | Report to Admin

By Gladbag from Virginia - proud supporter of President Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

I always think that there is nothing else Sen. Obama can do to impress me and then he goes and gives such a solid, factual and presidential thumping to McCain/Bush (as he just did). It will be such an amazing feeling to have a leader I can take pride in - even when I do not always agree with him.

Love the format of this townhall with those two folks on stage.

Funny - Sen. Obama is so oppposite to Bush in countless ways. With Sen. Obama I think - he cant do anything else to impress me even more. With Bush I think - he cant possibly do or say anything new to show what an inept "leader" he is and then he opens his mouth.

The next 8 years are going to be amazing!

Any Republicans in the house? | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

Who's a Republican here?

Abigail, up yonder, her parents are Republicans who state they don't like Barack's economic plan.

Can any of our Obamacans explain why the plan works for even Republicans?

Thanks!

Re: Any Republicans in the house? | Report to Admin

By Abigail May 16th 2008 at 12:50 pm EDT

Thanks SaSa!

I'm thinking of joining the group that is Republicans for Obama so I can get more info to pass along to my parents!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

Definately. This will come up again and again in the General, which is only 3 months long and we need to start being able to make these arguments!

Let ME know what you find!

:)

Re: Any Republicans in the house? | Report to Admin

By LenaX May 16th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT

NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH

NEWS FLASH

Senator Hillary Clinton has just sent out a massive email, on the email is a link for her supporters to link to the DNC and make their voices heard!

She is admonishing her supporters to make sure FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN COUNT!

Whoever knows how to "link" Please create a link for Obama supporters to denounce the counting of Florida and Michigan as unfair and biased toward Hillary considering her name was the only one on the ballot in Michigan!

Let's do this!

Re: Any Republicans in the house? | Report to Admin

By Eileen in Maine May 16th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT

Link

This is an excellent and informative link called economists for Obama.

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By Ilya May 16th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

This might help

Link

Re: Any Republicans in the house? | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

Well, I think the better question is "How is that Republican economic plan working for you?"

I wonder? | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

Call ma a 'swift boat' casualty, but i think it needed to be stronger. More on the order of the Wright response.. but who am i..

He seemed uneasy and not fully familiar with the speech. We had 36 hours to get ready for this thing?? The 1st bush/mccain full assult that is..

Anyway,, yes we can.

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By joy May 16th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

what are you talking about? it think it was strong enough. i only think he should have added his stance on isreal but he can always do that later. he tied mccain to bush very well and took the air out of mccain's speech yesterday.

Flag Pin | Report to Admin

By Ilya May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

I see that Obama is wearing the flag pin at almost every event lately.

What are your thoughts on the matter?

Now I don't think there is anything wrong with wearing one.. but I want everyone to think back to earlier in this campaign.

Remember what Obama said when he originally explained why he didn't wear a flag pin?
I thought that he made excellent and extremely valid points. I agreed with him 1000% on these points. Everything he said about the false patriotism, and being patriotic through deeds and not lapel pins just hit the right note for me.

Re: Flag Pin | Report to Admin

By Nibbles_the_Rabbit May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

I wish he would take off the lapel pin.

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By joy May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

A lady in indiana pleaded with him to wear it.

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By ♪ Skippy♪ not getting off my camel until BO is in the WH May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

he said one doesn't NEED to wear one to prove anything, he did not say that one SHOULD NOT wear one. Let it go...

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By Abigail May 16th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

I want him to wear a sports coat that is the print of the American flag!! And maybe a little uncle same top hat!

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By Peyman May 16th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

How about him wearing an Uncle Sam costume all the time. Going around and pointing to young people yelling: "I Want You"!!!!!!!!!!

Link

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By JonnieRae May 16th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

It's not a big enough issue to be stubborn about. So he is wearing one!! Where's yours?? I don't know, I think he is just kind of throwing it in the face of all the people who made such a big deal about it. Ok, now it is on, now what??

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 16th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

If this was the one given to him by that veteran, than I approve because it's meaningful and symbolic of not only patriotism but more importantly, Barack's commitment to Veterans.

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By indyia-I don’t do cowering. May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

I read he was given it by a Vet. who asked him to wear it. That gives it a whole new meaning.

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By Vision Achiever (George, Germantown, TN) May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

He wants to take that issue off the table.

It is a distraction and as invalid as it may be, it's one issue that can be pinned to him in the upcoming primaries and during the General Election.

I also think he did it because so many veterans (I am one) wished that he would wear it -- veterans are going to be critical to this campaign and not enough emphasis is being placed on absentee votes of our troops and government officials/representatives that will be voting.

I agree with the political pundit (can't remember which one, but I think it was Rachael M.) that says to "pander" a little over a big non-issue is sometimes worth it (paraphrasing).

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 16th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

He's previously stated that sometimes he wears it, sometimes he doesn't.
We're in the General Election mode now and perhaps he feels this is one of the "sometimes he wears it" stage.
It works with or without. I think this should be a dead issue.
IMHO

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By DLT MN. May 16th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

He's challenging MSM.

They have been all over his not wearing one and now he is daring them to ask him why he is now wearing it.

His response?

"So, you question me for not wearing one and now you're questioning me for wearing one? Just what is the importance in this again? I'm not a patriot because I didn't wear one so now because I am you still question as to whether or not I am? You've proven my point about flag pins and their significance in ones patriotism. Thank you".

I'm jealous!!!! | Report to Admin

By indyia-I don’t do cowering. May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

All these posts about his speech are making me jealous! I'm at work and can't watch! AHHHH! Can't wait to see it later!

Re: I'm jealous!!!! | Report to Admin

By meta May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

It's a great one so I'm sure you'll see the video and replays on the news tonight. He's amazing.

Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Barack OH BAMA!! May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

Oh my, you have to see this photo! :)

Link

Re: Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Canada&Africa4OB May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

Terrific Photo -- how did they do that?

Re: Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Barack OH BAMA!! May 16th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

Photoshop

Re: Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Jess from PA May 16th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT

And someone really, really talented at photoshop!

Re: Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Gladbag from Virginia - proud supporter of President Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

AAGGHHH - you should have put a warning label before that link... I am not sure I can recover.

Re: Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Barack OH BAMA!! May 16th 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

Sorry, I'll post free coupons for new eyes shortly :)

Re: Funny!!! | Report to Admin

By Gladbag from Virginia - proud supporter of President Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT

That is ok BUT I will pass along to you my psychological counseling bills (which I know will need once the photo induced nightmares begin)

OVER TWO MILLION MILES DONATED!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 16th 2008 at 12:46 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we’ve sent 29 out-of-state volunteers to TX / OH, 32 to PA, 17 to IN / NC, 1 to WV, 1 to OR, 1 to KY, and 11 to MT.

This means ***2,300,000 MILES*** have been donated to date -- putting ***92 VOLUNTEERS*** on the ground, helping bring it home for Barack.

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to spend a week or more in SD or MT, but can't afford to pay your own way, contact me and I'll try to match you with an airline ticket. (WV, OR, and KY are too soon, and we can’t send you to Puerto Rico; it takes too many miles as PR is considered the Caribbean, not the U.S.)

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 where they're most needed. No miles? Perhaps you can help pay airfare or meal/hotel expenses.

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

It's a wonderful thing | Report to Admin

By UniversalLove May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

It's a wonderful thing Senator Barack Obama's campaign sort to "expand the electoral base" to millions of people that have historically been ignored or written off in the past. Inviting everyone to become a part of this presidential election.

YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA '08

Put Barack Over the top in Oregon!! | Report to Admin

By Matt S. May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PUT BARACK OVER THE TOP ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!

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PLEASE COME TO SOUTHERN OREGON TO HELP US CANVAS!!! WE ARE JUST OVER THE BORDER!!!! WE ARE RIGHT OVER THE BORDER

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PLEASE COME TO SOUTHERN OREGON TO HELP US CANVAS!!! WE ARE JUST OVER THE BORDER!!!! WE ARE RIGHT OVER THE BORDER

CALL OUR MEDFORD OFFICE TO GET HOUSING WITH OUR LOCALS AND LET US KNOW WHICH DAY YOU ARE COMING!! WE ARE VOTING AND CANVASSING NOW THROUGH MAY 20TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CALL OUR MEDFORD OFFICE AT 541 494-0118 NOW FOR LOCAL HOUSING AND TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PUT BARACK OVER THE TOP ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!

CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA OBAMA SUPPORTERS CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA OBAMA SUPPORTERS CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA OBAMA SUPPORTERS
CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE COME TO SOUTHERN OREGON TO HELP US CANVAS!!! WE ARE JUST OVER THE BORDER!!!! WE ARE RIGHT OVER THE BORDER

CALL OUR MEDFORD OFFICE TO GET HOUSING WITH OUR LOCALS AND LET US KNOW WHICH DAY YOU ARE COMING!! WE ARE VOTING AND CANVASSING NOW THROUGH MAY 20TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CALL OUR MEDFORD OFFICE AT 541 494-0118 NOW TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING AND FOR LOCAL HOUSING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PUT BARACK OVER THE TOP ON TUESDAY!!!!!!!!

HELP w/ info @ Sen Obama'a mother | Report to Admin

By Mama 4 Obama May 16th 2008 at 12:47 pm EDT

All

My 80 year old mother received and e-mail that has really upset her. She checked Snopes but can't find anything to help her. It is very lengthy and deals with Sen Obama's mother. It mostly states that Sen Obama's mother was a radical in many ways.

Has anyone seen this (garbage)? My mom wants info to send back to the sender.

You can e-mail me through my profile as I always have trouble finding my posts.

Obama 08 and 12

Re: HELP w/ info @ Sen Obama'a mother | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

check your messages, i emailed you via your profile.

Re: HELP w/ info @ Sen Obama'a mother | Report to Admin

By Kim, part of the Greatest lobbying force Washington has ever seen May 16th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

I knew this was coming. Senator Obama's mother in the late 50's married an African immigrant. If she had not dared to love someone different, Senator Obama would not exist today.

The whole attack on Stanley Anne (may God rest her soul) is and will be premised around whom she chose to love and whom she chose to marry.

This is yet another attempt to awake and stoke the fear within us of tribal differences. Those who claim Senator Obama's mother was "radical" will attempt to "pretty up" their attack on love with some other lame references to her past, but at the heart of this attack (have no doubt about it) will be who Senator Obama's mother chose to love. This is raw vitriol thrown out in the hopes of starting a fire that burns out rationality and logic with ancient fierce flames of irrational fear.

Please tell your mother to either a) ignore it, b) consider and heavily discount the source (most likely a right-wing pundit), or c) discuss it -- should love be ignored simply because of a difference in tribal background? Personally, I think this particular line of attack is ancient and always has been horribly wrong.

Remind your mother of the story of Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare KNEW he was writing a tragedy as old as time. In the closing passage, the Prince summarizes the tragedy as follows:

"See what a scourge is laid upon your hate, that Heaven finds means to kill your joys with love. And I for winking at your discords too, have lost a brace of kinsmen. All are punished."

Even 400 years ago, Shakespeare saw that this sort of hatred is the basis of tragedy.

Remind your mother that Senator Obama EXISTS because his mother looked past these animosities.

Also, I wouldn't worry too much about this. Senator Obama's opponents have already tried to make us VERY afraid and it has NOT worked. This is why today Senator Obama is the presumptive Democratic nominee in all but official name.

Help! | Report to Admin

By L Renard May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

Today is a great day to donate to my fundraising page in honor of my father!
Link

Town Hall Meeting | Report to Admin

By Larry IN MD: Obama the next POTUS May 16th 2008 at 12:48 pm EDT

This is such a good touch Senator (President) Obama is doing. Talking to the two individuals on stage and listening to their issues and concerns before opening it up to the floor.

Nice touch.

MCCAIN DOES NOT SUPPORT VETS | Report to Admin

By rosey May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

More proof that McCain does not support our brave vets:

Link

As a woman who gave 20 years of her life to the US Army, I am outraged.

(Women) Veterans for Obama!

Re: MCCAIN DOES NOT SUPPORT VETS | Report to Admin

By Humble Supporter of OBama May 16th 2008 at 12:55 pm EDT

Lets step back and take a look at this.

Mccain says that he wants to make the Bush Tax cuts for the richest folks in US to be made permanent.
He also want to make new tax cuts for businesses.

He says that new GI bill is too generous. So he wants to helps the richest Americans and does not support folks who make very little money and put their life on the line.

This issue alone should be enough to not vote for him.

Utne Reader | Report to Admin

By Cyndy in CO May 16th 2008 at 12:49 pm EDT

In the spirit of positivity, I have a new personal goal of posting at least once daily something about why I so strongly support Barack Obama.

He has exceptional interpersonal skills.

The current issue of the Utne Reader - which, btw, features a great picture of our favorite candidate on its cover - has an article that made me think of Obama:

"The Power of Kindness: Real clout comes from being empathetic, cooperative, and communicative"

Link

An excerpt:

"A new science of power has revealed that power is wielded most effectively when it’s used by people who are attuned to and engaged with the needs and interests of others. When it comes to power, social intelligence—reconciling conflicts, negotiating, smoothing over group tensions—prevails over social Darwinism."

Re: Welcome Women for Hillary | Report to Admin

By Nancy M. May 16th 2008 at 1:07 pm EDT

Barack wasn't kidding in 2004 when he said "The pundits like to slice and dice us". That is exactly what all the exit polling has been.

I second your comment that most Obama supporters are not anti-Hillary.
I am pro-Barack not anti-anything.
Except the Bush administration, of course!

Blog Posts You Can Use | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 16th 2008 at 12:51 pm EDT

An influential pro-Obama blog combining original research and journalism with Obama site messages the wider electorate needs to heed. To DIGG articles go here: Link or hit the DIGG link at the bottom of each post. Digging gets these articles read more. It is just as important as any other campaign activity.

McCain's Ever-Moving Iraq Timeline Link
Voter Suppression in Missouri Link
Obama on Mortgage Forclosures Link
Obama on Clinton-McCain Gas Tax Ploy Link
Obama Economic Plan Widely Praised Link
Cynthia Ruccia from Under The Bus Link
Me & John McCain Link
What Is The Gospel? Seminal Errors (Or: Why Barack Broke with Reverend Wright) Link
Obama on Israel -- Friend & Truth Sayer Link
Almost Hell -- Clinton Wins WV Link
Obama Vs. McCain Link
Huffington Post Fails as Journalism Link
Obama Beats McCain -- Part Three Link
Obama Beats McCain -- Part Four Link
PPP -- Obama up 14 in Oregon Link
Indiana Congressman Joe Donnelly Endorses Barack Obama Link
Conyers Stands up to Bush on Iran Link
Obama Changes The Political Landscape. A look at Ike's Farewell Address and the Progressive Platform of 1912. Link
John & Cindy McCain's Fuzzy Keating Ties Link
Obama Beats McCain -- Part Two Link
Obama Beats McCain -- Part One Link
Obama's Deep Roots -- As Now, So in 1995 Link
The Making of A New Obama Coalition Link
Barack Obama's Agenda for Health Care Link
Barack Obama's Agenda for A New Foreign Policy Link
Bill Clinton Caused The Mortgage Crisis Link
Obama Splits With Reverend Wright Link
Obama The Intrepid Link
Obama Hits Bread & Butter Issues Link
Governor Rendell Honors Louis Farrakhan Link
Obama Most Electable By Far Link
Obama and Dan Rather Discuss The Campaign Link
Obama Cooper Union Speech on The Economy Link
Slam Poetry: Damn You Barack Obama Link
The Tide Is Turning -- The Song and The Poll Link

All right, speech over, let's pick a VP for Barack | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

Barack Obama will responded to bush at High Noon today (just love the symbolism of that with old bush'wack)!

Let's make it work with a donation (and a relatively painless one at that) and tally a vote for your favorite running mate for Barack!!

VOTE VP VOTE VP VOTE VP VOTE VP VOTE VP VOTE

Go to the VP selection blog and find out how (new names have been added today):

Link

I'm not just begging for Barack $$ here,, i'm tallying your selections so please help with a few bucks!!! Actually, $1 and some pennies is all it takes!

Remember the idea is to earn a few $$ for Barack so please help out!!

Any and all 'suggestion' donations are appreciated no matter what the amount!!

YES WE CAN!!

REMINDER - Calling Oregon | Report to Admin

By Julia in Eugene, OR - Obamacrat all the way! May 16th 2008 at 12:53 pm EDT

I apologize in advance for putting this on all the threads the next few days, but it is vital information that all those who might be calling Oregon voters need to know.

Oregon is ENTIRELY vote-by-mail, which means we have no polling places. I say this because my Mom got a call about a week ago by a very well-meaning Obama volunteer who reminded her to go to her polling place on 5/20. She corrected him so he wouldn't make the same mistake with someone else.

Some reminders to share with Oregon voters as you call over the next few days.

1. We can no longer send our ballot via U.S. Mail. The deadline for that was yesterday. It must be dropped off at a ballot drop location available at this link: Link

2. Be sure to sign your external envelope or your vote does not count.

3. Your ballot must be received by 8pm on Tuesday May 20th in order to be counted. The boxes are closed and locked at 8pm.

4. Call the local elections office or your local Obama office with additional questions.

As I am on the phone constantly for work and have an active 2 year old at home, phone-banking isn't something I can do. My MANY THANKS to all of you who have called in the past and those who continue to call to the remaining states.

Let's bring this home, everyone!

YES WE CAN!

Re: REMINDER - Calling Oregon | Report to Admin

By Logan in WA (on to November) May 16th 2008 at 1:00 pm EDT

On the news this morning I heard them say you could put them in the mail until the end of today. That doesn't jive with the calendar put out by the state, which says yesterday was the deadline for mail.

Oh My! | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ May 16th 2008 at 12:54 pm EDT

I knew it, I just knew it. The Republicans had NO idea what they were dealing with here! they thought they'd just trot out the same old fear and smear campaign. Well, NOT THIS TIME! Barack, eye of the tiger baby. Go get'em. Hillary should consider herself lucky Barack didn't unleash on her like this. You see, he's a warrior and a gentleman.

Re: Oh My! | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT May 16th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

Awwww man! I had to pick my daughter up from school and I missed it!!!!

HQ's pretty please post the video!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Re: Oh My! | Report to Admin

By sdfdf May 16th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT

I'm at work and missed Obama's comments back to Bush. Can someone summarize his response?

Re: Oh My! | Report to Admin

By Theresa "Offering an olive branch to Clinton and McCain supporters" from NY May 16th 2008 at 1:14 pm EDT

Dan, I missed it! I'm bummed! What did he say?

Re: Oh My! | Report to Admin

By ◎Desert Dove Dan◎ May 16th 2008 at 1:19 pm EDT

New Thread up. It has the video.

MAKE CALLS TO KENTUCKY! | Report to Admin

By CanadianPerspective May 16th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT

Is anyone calling Kentucky? I just jumped over to Hillary's communist blog to see what thet yapping about. They are bragging about stats showing Hillary's leading Obama by about 30 points.

Anyways, just wanted to give a heads up! Because we are too relaxed! They are trying to beat us in the popular vote. Furthermore, We all know the Clintons have alot of political power in Washington! I need to remind you that there's super-delegates out there who have not commited yet.

PLEASE MAKE CALLS! WHY RISK IT!

Re: MAKE CALLS TO KENTUCKY! | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 16th 2008 at 1:03 pm EDT

The Lexington Herald-Leader just endorsed Senator Obama. Two of the biggest papers in Kentucky have endorsed along with two congressman and the Lt. Gov.

I am pleading.........Come to Kentucky please. Here's the link to the endorsement.

Link

Re: MAKE CALLS TO KENTUCKY! | Report to Admin

By LJ May 16th 2008 at 1:06 pm EDT

I agree.However, The polls they are looking at are polls that were done at the end of April and the Beginning of May before North Carolina and Indiana. Most Pollsters stop polling he primaries.

Mr. “Straight Talk” | Report to Admin

By JohnV of Chicago May 16th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT

Video: John McCain-Mr. “Straight Talk”

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Cnn | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 16th 2008 at 12:56 pm EDT

Is it still on there - because over here they were talking about it and so I couldn't hear the Q and A and now they've moved on to other news.

Re: Cnn | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 16th 2008 at 12:58 pm EDT

cnn.com is running it still.

New Statement | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! May 16th 2008 at 12:57 pm EDT

Pastor Hagee has a new gem...

He said some some terrible things before; but this ices the cake!

You got

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