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By Dee C. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

God bless you Obama

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By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

Congrats on first and a great way to start off a new thread!

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By Nibbles_the_Rabbit Apr 29th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT

PLEASE KEEP THE DONATIONS COMING
Rabbits for Obama: Link

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By The Truth Apr 29th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT

Super-Delegates Petition:
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By The Truth Apr 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT

The Gas Tax Holiday has to be the silliest thing I have ever heard. I'm so glad Obama not with it. LMAO. What was Hillary and McCain thinking?

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT

They want to offer the illusion of leadership!

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By The Truth Apr 29th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

yea. LOL

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By jose and change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

The mccain Hillary quick fix (or band aid deal) is like they suddenly became bodyguards for the oil CEOs (you know with the ear pieces and all)

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By The Truth Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

lol

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By Laura from Bend OR Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

Obama is a very smart man! We DO need the money for our roads and bridges and for the jobs they creat. Thank goodness he does not pander for votes. He tells us like it is even if we don't want to hear it.

GO OBAMA!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

YES WE WILL!!!

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By The Truth Apr 29th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT

Oh, Clinton just keep changing her plans again. She's trying to say a little of what Obama said now. How funny of her. She didn't want to admit that it's a dumb plan.

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By Jean from Griffin, GA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

I wish we could ignore the media comments concerning wright. is it legal to encourage people to switch sides to vote for the benefit of a single person? rush limbaugh is encouraging people to do this

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By Jesus from Los Angeles, CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT

Anything the US Government touches ends in a tragedy.Look at IRAQ,they said they wanted to save the people from Saddam Hussein,now the IRAQI people wish they still had their Leader.
Look how the Iraqi people live in chaos now.
Now America have Senator Barack Obama,and look how the media is acting.This is America's last chance.Sometimes I wonder if the American people is asleep,stupid,or racist that they can't get past the colour thing.What do the American people think that John Mccain or Hillary Clinton can do for them.These are the same people from the past who control the USA for Hundreds of years,and look at the condition and state they have brought America to.America is being "RAPED" by it's own Government.

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By Roberto Apr 29th 2008 at 2:03 pm EDT

Totally agree!

Barack is actually honest with the American people!

He is concerned with actually helping to improve our lives in a real and meaningful way and not just some political gimmick!!!

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By Justin Brogden Apr 29th 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT

I Love it!

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By Terry Echols Apr 29th 2008 at 3:39 pm EDT

I agree, this is the "absence of leadership" not "leadership in action".

What will it take for Americans to take their heads out of their collective butts? Senator Obama is the politician we all hope for, for the religious among the readers -myself excluded- pray for. Why then, when one finally presents itself, can we not recognize it?

When did Americans become so complacent as to accept whatever our government throws our way. Politics as usual has become so commonplace that a genuine candidate is seen as the proverbial "outsider".

Barack seems to genuinely care about people, his country and our ranking in the world as a leader by example. This goes all the way back to grade-school and parenting "do as I say, not as I do".

Grow up America…

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By Boyd from Turtle Creek, PA Apr 29th 2008 at 11:22 pm EDT

The gas tax holiday is not only silly, but it has absolutely ZERO chance of passing through Congress.

Even if Clinton and McCain joint-sponsored a bill on it, it would fail miserably. No gas tax holiday has ever passed Congress - precisely for the logical reasons that Obama laid out. Who wants to be responsible for cutting up to 300,000 jobs in the US?

Clinton's funding plan for the holiday is even dumber. "Temporary windfall tax"? I guaran-damn-tee the oil companies will make up the shortfall - through OUR pockets. And, by the time anyone can begin to act on this, the holiday will be over, and the oil companies will simply adjust for the tax, with no harm done to their bottom line.

Obama's plan is the only one that makes long-term sense. Hit the oil companies with the windfall profits tax - and invest that money into alternative fuels research! That's not a Band-Aid, that's the beginning of addressing the root of the problem.

Please, please, PLEASE don't be deterred by the boogeymen thrown up by Sen. McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Clinton (R-NY). Logical, clear-headed solutions are what we need - and we need them NOW.

Tune out the rhetoric, and talk to your friends, your family, your neighbors, and your co-workers about this election. Don't let the voices of doom relegate us to the same failed policies and Washington backbiting.

We are the elixir to break the fever of fear. We are the hammer that will snap the bonds of the special interests. We are the ones we have been waiting for.

Finally, a few quotes. The first predicted that we would see what we're seeing now in the campaign.

"We will be told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics. They will only grow louder and more dissonant." - Sen. Barack Obama

The second tells you what happens when you remaing strong and true to your word.

"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

We're in the fighting stage now. It will be long and hard. But just think how it will be worth it when Wolf Blitzer has to choke out the words:

"...CNN now projects that Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States."

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By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT

This is really important to send our message to the Superdelegates. HRC recently had a party for them at her house. We need them to hear our side.

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By AmyRock Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Does the campaign want us contacting the Super Delegates? Early on they wanted us to let them handle it.

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

I heard NO.

They do not want the supers to be deluged with emails and get po'd.

There is supposedly an email addy to send letters to HQ that they will review and pass on as needed. I do not know what that is though.

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By Radmanaustin - Channeling my Bush aggression for positive change - Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

It's ok that Hillary had that party for the superdelegates. With her finances, all she could afford was some cheap beer, saltines and cheese wiz.

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By Laura from Bend OR Apr 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

lol

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By Northern Idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT

I was excited to see rabbits for Obama as we have a house rabbit who is quite a character. After further exploration, I was disappointed to see you were talking about VW rabbits. Great fundraising idea thought. Congrats!

On another note, this goes out to everyone:

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Enjoy!

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

I haven't met my fundraising goal yet!
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By Nibbles_the_Rabbit Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

Thanks! The wheels are in motion. The VW Rabbit will be decked out with Obama stickers in a fashionable motif.

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By Renita Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

Obama on MSNBC now throwing Wright under the bus

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By Rosalind Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

He did not throw him under the bus he just denounce what he said, you all is so eagerly to cast someone aside; maybe someon should throw you somewhere. You not making things any better.

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By Renita Apr 29th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

I live in Cincinnati Ohio if you think you can throw me somewhere then bring it on. He did throw him under the bus rightfully so he has completely severed his ties. Also Rosalind I'm a grown women entitled to my opinions don't tell me what I can or can not say or view things.

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By Sam from ATL Apr 29th 2008 at 2:56 pm EDT

Hey, we're all on Barack's side, right?

I appreciate what Sen Obama did today. I know the loss of this relationship, whether a deep one or not, has to be disappointing. And to think that your pastor would throw you under the bus (as he did yesterday) in such a disrespectful way must be disappointing indeed. I thought Barack handled it (as usual) with poise, grace, strength and wisdom. But he definitely needed to sever those ties.

Chris Matthews made an excellent point. From now on, whatever Wright says, Barack has already aligned himself against it by what he did today. It negates the power of Wright to a big extent. Barack said that Wright was pretty much the antithesis of everything Barack stands for. So now they can be seen on opposite sides. Wright is no longer the load of baggage he was previously on the Obama campaign.

All in all, a sad state of affairs and a major distraction to this campaign. I hope this quells the furor for a while. At least, it makes this newscycle belong to Barack and the fact that Wright's beliefs are not Obama's.

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Apr 29th 2008 at 3:00 pm EDT

Rosalind -
I know how you feel and I was one who thought that Wright was being taken out of context with those earlier clips and Barack denounced those statements. But Rev. Wright comes out yesterday and basically disavows Barack and his speech in Philadelphia?! Wright is a highly intelligent man and I just don't believe that Rev. Wright did not know that his comments would not only be devestating to the campaign, but also to race relations in America. I understand the Black Church very well and I was hopeful that this learning moment give opportunity for all Americans to learn and understand the Black Community and its culture, but some of that opportunity was lost with Rev. Wright's last speech.

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By TV Apr 29th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

I don't agree. Obama gave Wright the benefit of a doubt in his Philadelphia speech, only to have it turned on him by his reverand. Obama was hurt and angry, and I must say, this was the only response he could've made.

The reverend was certainly intelligent, but by being so flippant during the question and answer session, his message of racial understanding and reconciliation got lost.

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:24 pm EDT

NO - he did not throw him under the bus.

IMHO

Please listen to the video or read transcript.

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By Marguerite from Bellows Falls, VT Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Sorry, this doesn't pertain to rabbits but I read on the Huffington Post that Hillary Clinton's supporter, Barbara Reynolds set the Press Conference up for Rev. Wright. I thought that was pretty strange as did the author of the report. Wonder if it was a set up???

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By Laura from Bend OR Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

Sorry this doesn't pertain to rabbits either. Yes I think a HRC supporter set that up. Also does anyone know the link for the T-shirt you can get for donating $30.00 before April 30th?

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By ☆ TengoEsperanza ☆ --- Love in Action Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

As requested by Laura, here is the link for the limited edition "Vote for Change" tshirt with the donation of $30 or more by the end of April--

Link

Enjoy, and I would like to welcome friend invites from all who are so inclined---
Yes We Can!!!

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By Unknown user Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

Link

Donate $30, get a Vote for Change t-shirt

YES WE CAN

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By Laura from Bend OR Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

Thank-you Tengo and Joy!

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

People should change the subject/comment title and start a new thread if your comment is "off topic" from the one you are responding to.

Blog etiquette 101. :-))

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By Balloons Across America Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

I love this man!!

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By WeMSA-4 Apr 29th 2008 at 3:29 pm EDT

Congrats, Dee. An associate and I answered the call and each made a donation again today to the matching program.

Let us recognize that the "Special Interests" that Senator Obama is working to weaken in Washington is fighting ferociously back. They control the media and will do all they can to manipulate the news against Senator Obama. Do not expect that to change. Right now, the Special Interest's media are working to crucify Senator Obama for what somebody else (Rev. Wright) said. He disavowed the statements, but the MSM choose to disbelieve the Senator and believe the "divisive pastor". That's manipulation.

What matters though is that the MSM are going in one (wrong) direction, and reality is going in another. Six super-delegates for BO since PA, 2 for HRC. That's reality. So, stay strong, people. We are almost there. (April 29, 2008)

By the way, I'm looking for LOTS of friends; please click my name and become my friend today. Thanks.

Yes, We Can.

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By O HOPE Apr 29th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT

wow so close!!!

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By barbie snow in k-ville TN Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

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Oh well, I think we are all getting vetted, another battle ahead in W.VA

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By Dee C. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT

I am waiting for the day when Obama wins NC and media starts saying,"Wow despite rev wright issue- he still won...."

Story will change...

Patience ppl patience

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By jose and change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

The president says the oil reserves are there in case of a terrorist attack. So I guess he is practically admitting that his war in Iraq is a catastrophe. He probably knows something we don't and its probably not good Scared republicans are not good for the country.

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By QForBarack --Away we go Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

Gov. Easley who just endorsed HRC said that Wright is not a problem in NC. They are used to this type of ministry.

There you go! Now what is the next issue you guys are going to fret about?

"Move confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." - Thoreau

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By Dee C. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Wright is not THE problem anywhere as the more media talks abt Wright- the more they show Wright on TV- the more people know how different Obama is from Wright

Media will get bored with Wright soon as they have given way way way too much attention to this pastor...

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By AmyRock Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

Or as soon as Bill CLinton says something to hurt Hillary's campaign again.

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By The Truth Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

yup, that's what I keep telling people, they think that will hurt Obama, but is they who want to make it into a bigger issue. They don't understand it's a 2 against 1 game. You have most of those McCain's people and Hillary's people trying to raise the issue. I didn't say all, just most of them for this political reason. And those that don't get it, are just helping them make it a bigger issue than it really is. In my opinion, I don't think Wright is the Devil like many want to paint him as. I'm glad Easley understood.Thanks for that info. I'm sure media will get bored with it except Hannity. Obama is speaking about it right now on TV

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By Laura from Bend OR Apr 29th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Barack is giving a great news conference on the Wright issue on CNN right now!

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By Nita**who is filled with delight that this day is here! Apr 29th 2008 at 3:33 pm EDT

What is amazing to me is that anyone could believe that the GOP thinks that Obama is the weaker candidate..if they really believed that it would be Hillary they would be beating up on right now and quickly knock Obama out in the Fall.

They know with whom they stand to loose the most!

She will be an easier opponent and she will not stand for CHANGE, it will just be more of the same!!! For goodness sake she agree's and aligns herself with most everything they say and do!

Wake up America, Wake up!!

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:19 pm EDT

Gov. Easley who just endorsed HRC said that Wright is not a problem in NC.

Happy to hear this.

HOWEVER - Wright may be a factor in IN - so we need to make calls to IN and hopefully get some undecideds on the phones and sawy them to Barack.

Last I heard, it was a dead-even tie in IN, with 10% undecided. Too many undecideds go to HC last minute and we must change that course.

PLEASE MAKE CALLS TODAY AND THE REST OF THE WEEK.

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By Wije Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Since my last two predictions were correct, I am very worried about the coming election as well. 1) The NAFTA mess up caused Ohio very badly and to some extent Texas. 2) Bitter remark may have caused the PA election to be lost by wide margin. Now Rev Wright’s recent remarks may upset the outcome of the coming races especially Indiana. It is beyond me as why Rev. Wright has to talk these issues now before the critical elections (North Carolina and Indiana). His speeches may be dividing the country when Obama needs more Blue Collar white votes. His speeches may be o.k. with intellectuals but with the majority of the people it may not go well. Most of the media will spin the Rev. Wright’s remarks in a negative and divisive way. Only MSNBC Count Down is on Obama’s side. I think the worst one is CNN Anderson Cooper. I don’t listen to FOX News at all.

After JFK, we finally got a great candidate, Obama, who is half White and Half Black. He is in a uniquely position to understand both White and Black issues. So Rev. Wright should have waited for a more opportune moment than now. This would have allowed this great candidate to be elected. Sometime people are very short sighted and forget the long term goal like unite the country and serve the people. Since I am neither Black nor White I can look at this issue in a different perspective. Thanks.

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Apr 29th 2008 at 6:44 pm EDT

I am waiting for Barack to win both Indiana and North Carolina!

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By Fired Up/Typical White/Elitist/Obamabot/4 life Apr 29th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

Clinton Criticizing Closure of Indiana Factory That Clinton Helped Close

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I put this at the top hoping that someone in the Obama camp(if the haven't already) needs to address this BIG TIME!!!! Another reason why Clinton can't, and should not win.

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By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

Amen! I pray for him everyday.

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By Toni Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

I'm so happy about his opposition to the gas tax holiday!!!! This makes so much economic sense! (I'm an economist.)

And he is just rocking at the news conference on Reverend Wright.

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By Toni Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

I am so happy about his opposition to the gas tax holiday! This stupid policy flies in the face of everything we know about economics.

And he's just rocking at his press conference. It's great!!!

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By bluecat Apr 29th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

Yes! Thank you God! I knew he wasn't gonna take this crap any longer.

Get em' Obama!

Rip Wright a new asshole, for acting like one, during this historic campaign season.

He knew better. There is no leader in America, that would put up with his Sh*t, and be patient as you have, to try and change his one sided political government hatred.

Barrrrrrrrrrrrrrrack On!!!!!!!!!

Rip that a$$ a new hole.

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By Rosalind Apr 29th 2008 at 2:38 pm EDT

I think your comment is so juvenile; please grow up.

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By Time for Change Apr 29th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

Obama's 50-state-strategy looking good outside the Beltway
by kos
Tue Apr 29, 2008 at 11:00:09 AM PDT
While the Clinton campaign is content to argue that the only states that matter are Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, the Obama campaign continues to focus on building a national Democratic Party, and it's an effort that is paying dividends with those supers who, well, live outside of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.

Despite his loss in Pennsylvania and other campaign bumps, Barack Obama is heavily favored to win what will be the final and decisive contest for the Democratic presidential nomination -- the "invisible primary" for the convention votes of party leaders.

The reasons say a lot about these superdelegates' calculations for the November elections -- the presidential one, or their own [...]

Among elected officials, Sen. Obama leads in endorsements from governors and senators. He is behind among House members by one, but both camps expect him to pull ahead unless he does badly in next Tuesday's Indiana and North Carolina primaries. If he doesn't stumble, enough elected Democrats are expected to back Sen. Obama after the last primaries June 3 to give him the delegate majority needed for nomination.

Many of them see Sen. Obama as more electable than Sen. Clinton. But even those who don't have been impressed by his grass-roots organizing and fund raising and the legions of new voters he has attracted, particularly younger and African-American voters.

The politicians -- especially Democrats with significant African-American populations or college campuses in their districts -- see benefit for themselves in these new voters. By contrast, many see Sen. Clinton's alienating some general-election voters.

A Democratic strategist to congressional candidates cites Sen. Clinton's high negative ratings in opinion polls. Politicians "all think Obama will stimulate African-American turnout, and they all know there's no way she gets independents or Republicans," says the strategist, who is unaligned in the presidential race.

What's more, last week's announcement of a 50-state voter registration drive perked up many a super-delegate ear.

His campaign also just announced a 50-state voter mobilization. That reflects another pitch to nonelected party officials: That Sen. Obama would work to build the party even in Republican "red" states, and has the money to do it, while Sen. Clinton focuses only on Democratic "blue" states and battlegrounds such as Ohio.

Interviews with party officials suggest this appeal has effectively exploited lingering resentments that the

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By Michael from Brooklyn, NY Apr 29th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

I think I see components for an ad in that clip. That's what I am talking about. Give people details so they can see through the nonsense.

GO BO!!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 29th 2008 at 5:35 pm EDT

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By Charles Town is O Town Apr 29th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

Donate donate donate!!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 29th 2008 at 5:38 pm EDT

Congressman Chandler is Senator Obama’s 244th Superdelegate endorsement. Senator Obama is now 288 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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TOTAL remain Delegates

may 3 Guam 4

may 6 Indiana 72

North Carolina 115

may 13 West Virginia 28

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15

John Edwards 18
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TOTAL 426 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL Super Delegates - 795

Obama - 244 Clinton - 259 = 503
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TOTAL - 292 Super Delegates remain

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TOTAL 718 pledged plus Super delegates remain ....

Senator Obama is now 288 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By O HOPE Apr 29th 2008 at 1:21 pm EDT

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By AmyRock Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

Woo Hoo!! My "I am one of a million" T-shirt finally came!!

Loving it!!!!

Obama '08!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

I'll email you my address so you know where to send it:)

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By Brenda in Richmond, VA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

You can get the new limited t-shirt for a $30 donation, as long as you do it before midnight tomorrow night. I got my One of the Million shirts, too, so my husband called dibs on this Vote for Change shirt. Darn! :)

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By AmyRock Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

When Senator Obama was here we got Ohio for Obama shirts, and at the rally one of the teamsters offered to trade me a Teamsters windshirt for the Ohio for Obama T-shirt. I declined. They're like collectibles!!

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 1:22 pm EDT

Did you guys hear Senator Obama say at the rally that there will be a news conference regarding Reverend Wright? I am sure I heard that. Hope so, sooner rather than later.

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By Dee C. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

Obama should NOT throw him under the bus..However- he has to denounce his remarks very very very specifically...

Black votes are our powerful tool to win GE..Throwing Wright under the bus might offend many black voters and who knows- out of anger, Wright might come back with more comments..

However- he has to let voters know how different he is from Wright..

And MSM seems to have fallen madly deeply and truly in love with Rev Wright

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By Former DC Resident Apr 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT

Obama should do whatever he believes is right. I've got his back, whatever he decides to do.

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT

Barack loves this man and has the highest respect for him. He will do the righ thing, that's what makes him a great leader!

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By Dee C. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT

In fact you are right..I take my words back...;-)

Obama knows the best

Trust him......

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By Alpha 1*hell-bent on maintaining The Movement* Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

Amen. He should not have to walk on egg shells for this man or anybody else. The truth is what matters. I'm all for defending yourself, but IMHO this man is trying to garner his 15 minutes of fame. If truly cared about Barack, he would say what he needed to say and STHD and STHU because this campaign isn't about him. I'm tired of this man and I say to all of those afraid, if he dare talk s*it about Barack, he's going to get the worst end of the stick. Don't play AA's small, we are not going to risk not putting someone like Barack Obama in the WH over what some Reverend says. There is no contest. Believe that.

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 1:29 pm EDT

Keep us posted Sandra, I am not watching MSM!

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By TeeCee Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

All he needs to do is say "he doesn't speak for me or the campaign"

He can’t denounce him now, too late for that and I don’t think he needs too.
Rev. Wright has the right to cash in on his life’s work.
Still wish he would say “Barack speaks for himself” instead of “Barack speaks as a politician”

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By Mr. PC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

I sure hope Sen Obama doesn't pander to the folks who were "offended" by his former pastor. I was reading this blog yesterday and the day before, and from the way people were talking about it you would think Rev Wright went on a real life killing spree with Mel Gibson posing as Danny Glover! Then I heard Wright's entire speech replayed on the radio last night and thought, "what's the big deal?" Sure, he was being a smart allick because he was irritated with the media. Who wouldn't be? This man is not running for office and he needs to stick up for himself and his congregation. I refuse to live up to the stereotype of a wussy democrat who can't handle simple truths. It's time to stand up for ourselves. DON'T BACK DOWN, SENATOR!

Re: OBAMA NEW CONFERENCE RE. REV WRIGHT | Report to Admin

By TV Apr 29th 2008 at 3:40 pm EDT

The reverend had the world stage yesterday and could've taken the golden opportunity to speak about what he considered "media distortions" as well as speak his gospel and racial harmony. But, unlike the Moyer interview, that message got lost with his over the top question and answer session. He was being flippant to the moderator and showed arrogance. This is not the way to win over observers. Instead, he seem to have added more fuel to the fire.

And calling Obama a politician and not caring about what impact it would have for Obama was the dagger in the heart.

Re: OBAMA NEW CONFERENCE RE. REV WRIGHT | Report to Admin

By Akinsangel Apr 29th 2008 at 4:07 pm EDT

I'm so sad Obama had to do this. He looked hurt and truly torn to have to do this. Wright left him no choice. I went to listen to the Natl Press Q&A and it just didn't seem like Wright made no apologies for his behavior. I also watched the CNN NAACP sermon and tat was fine but it seems like something happened to him when he spoke at the Natl Press Club. This too shall pass! Go Obama I'm behind you all the way.

A NEW DAY FOR RAISING HOPE #6 | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 29th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT

A NEW DAY FOR RAISING HOPE

A number of us have been communicating and we'd like to try something with you. Starting now (noon Eastern time Tuesday), we'd like to see if we can get this site RAMPED UP ON HOPE for 24 hours.

WE'RE NOW ONE AND ONE HALF HOURS IN AND MAKING SOME PROGRESS.

RAMPED UP ON HOPE! What's that mean?

Can we get postings for 24 hours beginning at noon Eastern on Tuesday that ONLY show how we've been changed by this campaign; or how our view of politics has changed FOR THE BETTER; or how we've connected with new people, especially those we'd never otherwise come in contact with (through posting, calling, rallies, etc.); or how we have had our hopes for our country and the world raised by this movement?

Can we get postings for 24 hours beginning at noon Eastern today that mention NO piece of negativity? NO depression, NO criticisms (justified or not) of the MSM, or individual coverage, or of Senator Clinton, or her campaign, even of Senator McCain, about Wright, or about bitter"?

(If you need to vent in the next 24 hours, there are other sites that are available to you. And, its, a free country and a free speech site, so this is not the "law", just a gentle request.)
If you're for that, how about replying NOW with your agreement to this message? Then, sometime during today, copy this message and post it under your name. And, separately, start the ball rolling at noon or later on Tuesday with a message of hope for the rest of us.

We can do this! And, remember -

BARACK OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Re: A NEW DAY FOR RAISING HOPE #6 | Report to Admin

By Roberto Apr 29th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

What do you think that he should say, Old NJ Dem?

A NEW DAY FOR RAISING HOPE | Report to Admin

By Cactus Wren from Tucson Apr 29th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT

A number of us have been communicating and we'd like to try something with you. Starting now (noon Eastern time Tuesday), we'd like to see if we can get this site RAMPED UP ON HOPE for 24 hours. RAMPED UP ON HOPE!

What's that mean?

Can we get postings for 24 hours beginning at noon Eastern on Tuesday that ONLY show how we've been changed by this campaign; or how our view of politics has changed FOR THE BETTER; or how we've connected with new people, especially those we'd never otherwise come in contact with (through posting, calling, rallies, etc.); or how we have had our hopes for our country and the world raised by this movement?

Can we get postings for 24 hours beginning at 8 a.m. EDT on Wednesday that mention NO piece of negativity? NO depression, NO criticisms (justified or not) of the MSM, or individual coverage, or of Senator Clinton, or her campaign, even of Senator McCain, about Wright, or about bitter"?

(If you need to vent in the next 24 hours, there are other sites that are available to you. And, its, a free country and a free speech site, so this is not the "law", just a gentle request.)

If you're for that, how about replying NOW with your agreement to this message? Then, sometime during today, copy this message and post it under your name.

And, separately, start the ball rolling at noon or later on Tuesday with a message of hope for the rest of us.

We can do this! And, remember -

BARACK OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Re: A NEW DAY FOR RAISING HOPE | Report to Admin

By jose and change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

Before anybody does anything else, every body should watch HBO"s Hacking Democracy.

The big tent | Report to Admin

By Sharon from Texas Apr 29th 2008 at 1:23 pm EDT

Take a look at this opinion piece on Mr. Boren who recently endorsed Obama.

Link

A great example of different types of people coming into the big tent to reach a common goal.

Herbert Op Ed | Report to Admin

By Jude Apr 29th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT

For those of you who haven't seen it, here is Bob Herbert's NYTimes OpEd today on the effect of Rev Wright on our campaign--

Link

If You're Thinking About Voting For McCain, Please Be Informed | Report to Admin

By Renegade Apr 29th 2008 at 1:24 pm EDT

Read first Link

The big tent | Report to Admin

By Sharon from Texas Apr 29th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT

Take a look at this opinion piece on Mr. Boren who recently endorsed Obama.

Link

A great example of different types of people coming into the big tent to reach a common goal.

Re: The big tent | Report to Admin

By Shirley from GA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

I was happy to see Mr. Boren endorse Senator Obama because I've always had a lot of respect for him and for (ex) Senator Nunn who has also endorsed Obama.

Barack Obama knows he can't do everything himself and will surely get the best cabinet and advisors on his team. In my estimation, Boren and Nunn are a good start.

Re: The big tent | Report to Admin

By Shirley from GA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

I was happy to see Mr. Boren endorse Senator Obama because I've always had a lot of respect for him and for (ex) Senator Nunn who has also endorsed Obama.

Barack Obama knows he can't do everything himself and will surely get the best cabinet and advisors on his team. In my estimation, Boren and Nunn are a good start.

Virginia's tornado | Report to Admin

By Giovanni Apr 29th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT

Dear Mr. Pluff, dear Barack,

we both are from Europe and are supporting you from the very beginning for the feelings you are able to inspire. We wrote in a lot of blogs propagating your message and we even used our language knowledge (Spanish mothertongue) to call latinos in Texas.
Now we are a bit disappointed, we have read of a tornado in Virginia and none of the candidates takes a quick flight to go there. If nothing else, at least for political strategy we would have appreciate to see you flying there and show the common people how you care for them (as we believe you do). It would be probably symbolical and touching (and resonating) if you would donate money from your campaign for the people affected.

Many regards and best luck for the upcoming contests

Vesna & Giovanni

Re: Virginia's tornado | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Apr 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

It would be seen as a photo op here in America. I am sure he's called Govenor Tim Kaine who is a supporter of Obama's to offer whatever he can.

Re: Virginia's tornado | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

Furthermore, there are fires raging in California and Florida, and I am sure, other areas suffering similar things.

Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Floods, Fires - These would have the candidates zigzagging across the country from now till the election.

A statement is all that can be expected. The country is too large and if you tracked the natural disasters that occur, I am sure they would be much more numerous than one might expect.

This poster has been removed due to objectionable or inappropriate postings

Re: Virginia's tornado | Report to Admin

By Hansr Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

Unfortunately, there is at least one fatality, and about 200 inured (mostly light injuries). About 140 houses are damaged or destroyed.

But, since this is not a major disaster, no one is expecting him to come here for a visit. Plus, he would honestly just get in the way of the recovery effort - his security detail would basically have to shut down any activity in the area he would visit. I think it's better if he stays away.

Re: Virginia's tornado | Report to Admin

By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

That is a good idea. Thanks for supporting us.

MY FOURTH REASON | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 29th 2008 at 1:25 pm EDT

I am from New Jersey and support Senator Obama

because

I used to feel isolated when I voted on Election Day, even if millions of others voted the same way as I did. Now I feel connected, not just to a candidate, but to a movement. I now see that numbers united can change our nation. We can solve our problems. We can embrace the future, not fear it. THIS IS OUR TIME.

Re: MY FOURTH REASON | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 29th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

I am from the UK and I support Barack Obama!

Re: MY FOURTH REASON | Report to Admin

By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) Apr 29th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT

I'm in Tennessee and Barack is the reason that I am voting for the first time in 25 years for a person who can truly change our country while bringing it together.

Re: MY FOURTH REASON | Report to Admin

By Angela who still hopes... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

Love this idea!

I am voting for & working with the Obama camp as I feel empowered everytime the word "WE" is used. My entire family (extended, not immediate) is with HRC & I just smile & tell them, no, not for me, not this time, for me, & my family, we still have hope!

Go Barack, I'm fired up & ready to go!

Re: MY FOURTH REASON | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Apr 29th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

I am in Des Moines and support Barack Obama
because

his campaign challenged me to be a part of something bigger than myself, to understand that *I* am the change I have been waiting for.

Thanks to Barack Obama and the campaign of which I am so very proud to have been a part of here in Iowa, I am a *changed* person.

Re: MY FOURTH REASON | Report to Admin

By Nita**who is filled with delight that this day is here! Apr 29th 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

Bruce,

I hear you..when you are inspired to do more than just vote wonderful things can happen. We have so many people that are engaged in what is happening right now..which means the type is ripe with opportunity..that time doesn't come along often and up until this point we've not unleashed the power of we the people.

If people can stay engaged, maybe not to the level of the campaign, but inspired enough to know that we are the ones that we have been waiting for and to understand that nothing will happen without us!

It would be said for the country to miss this opportunity.. Sincerely, when I think about younger people being engaged when most parents fight with their youngsters to think about something other than than themselves..I say the time is ripe with opportunity!

It would be sad to the this opportunity pass us by!

BO '08

A leader of Americans! | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

Link

Thinking and leading us in the direction to a victory in Nov. that is what Obama is doing.
Reasonable, practical decisions in this Chaos is what we need.
Thank you Obama!
Yes We Can!! And We Will !!

Frank Zappa | Report to Admin

By geegee Apr 29th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

I posted this right after everyon made the leap to the new thread so I thought I would share it again. If you were ever a Zappa fan you know these lyrics well. If not they represent why we shouldn't trust the MSM. He know this 30 years ago.

"I'm the Slime." by Frank Zappa

I am gross and perverted
I'm obsessed 'n deranged
I have existed for years
But very little had changed
I am the tool of the Government
And industry too
For I am destined to rule
And regulate you

"I'm The Slime."

I may be vile and pernicious
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I am the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I am the slime oozin' out
From your TV set

You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we don't need you
Don't got for help...no one will heed you
Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are sold

That's right, folks..
Don't touch that dial

Well, I am the slime from your video
Oozin' along on your livin'room floor

I am the slime from your video
Can't stop the slime, people, lookit me go

Re: Frank Zappa | Report to Admin

By aint gonna work on maggie's farm in MA, USA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

My favorite Zappa song. Didn't he perform this on SNL?! THX!

Re: Frank Zappa | Report to Admin

By Max Hussein Who lives in orange County California and has HOPE! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

One of my very first intros to Frank and the Mothers of Invention!

great Lyrics, Great Song!

Peace from the OC

Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By Kathleen From Northern California Inspired by Obama's Courage Apr 29th 2008 at 1:27 pm EDT

From DailyKos : Link quoting Des Moines Register:

Winthrop farmer Richard Machacek, an Iowa superdelegate, said today he is pledging to support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama.

Machacek, a member of the Democratic National Committee, had been uncommitted. He said he saw little difference between Obama and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton on policy positions or ability.
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Machacek, a Buchanan County Democrat also on the party's state central committee, said Obama's performance at Saturday's Democratic district conventions in Iowa tipped the balance in his favor.

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

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

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By AJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

yep! 2nd today so now we are only down in supers by 20. it was close to 100 less than 3 months ago. if you find the quotes from her campaign people at that time, it is a real pickmeup. "this race is about delegates, and there is no way that he can break into our lead" etc etc. :)

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By AJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

here's one just for giggles:

WOLFSON 2/6/08:
We think that we are in the pole position because we have a lead, overall, in delegates. We think it is going to be very difficult for Senator Obama to make up that lead because of the way in which the party allocates its delegates proportionately.

[...]

Senator Obama does enjoy some advantages in the contests in the rest of February, but not in a way that should permit him to overcome our lead in delegates.

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By SchublaKhan Apr 29th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

Thus the problem with the MSM. Any intelligent journalist/news organization would say to them: You used this argument a couple of months ago. Why is this not a valid argument for the Obama camp to use now that the tables are reversed?

What could they possibly say?

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Did you know that almost 100 of the remaining super delegates are from states that Obama is stronger in than the other candidate? Obama has and will run a NATIONAL campagn and can carry states that the other Democratic candidate cannot possibly carry. (Examples: Virginia and Colorado.)

Once Senator Obama is the nominee and we turn to the general election campaign, the strengths of his candidacy and the weaknesses of the other party's will become stark and we will win this election and we will transform America!

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

That is great since Barack only needs approximately 85 more supers

(using the estimates in the campaign spreadsheet of expected delegates from the remaining races - plus I added a few since we will do better than they projected in NC then I added 8 supers which have pledged to go with the delegate leader - so if you don't like my figuring make the number above as high as 95; the bottom line remains the same: he needs about 1/3 of the remaining supers (297) and that other person who won't go away needs over 200 of them!)

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By jose and change Apr 29th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

This Clinton-mccain "holiday" deal is pretty much like they went and got black suits and became bodyguards for the oil CEO's ( you know with the ear pieces and everything)

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Actually, according to DCW we are only down 19!!!! Link (after they add the REp from KY - see notes at bottom of the list)

Re: Iowa Superdelegate Endorses Obama | Report to Admin

By indyia-I don’t do cowering. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT

I was at that convention and spoke with him. He gave no hint of leaning, but clearly by the end of the day he say the light! I'm proud to say we have influenced his decision!

Mother's Day is coming. | Report to Admin

By Sharon from Texas Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

An idea whose time has come....

Mother's Day is coming May 11th. There are so many wonderful mothers and grandmas who've posted on this site as well as sons and daughters who've spoken about their moms and grandmothers with love. I am asking us to make this Mother's Day special. My loving kids and husband usually give me a present tied up with a ribbon. This year I asked for a special gift. I explained that nothing would make me happier than to have them make a donation for Barack in my honor. That is what they are doing, although I have a hunch that the lumpy package hidden in the corner of the hall closet also contains an Obamamama t-shirt!

Are there other moms and grandamas out there who will join with me in doing this? Or perhaps there are sons and daughters who want to make a donation in honor of a much loved mom or grandma who's also an Obama supporter? If you'd like to pledge your support, sign up here:
Link

I would love to have some of you make your "Mother's Day" donation on my fundraisisng page: Link

But the important thing is to make the promise and donate somewhere on this site for the campaign! Anyone else with me?

Senator Obama, Please Get the Media and Voters to Refocus!! | Report to Admin

By Hopeful in 08 Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

Dear Senator Obama,

It is driving me crazy that you are being pushed on the defensive at every turn. I am sure that I am not alone when I ask you to consider the following options to get control of the press and connect better with voters:

1. Talk to us like we're five years old. Don't talk down to us, but simplify your message. Many of us love your intellect, but some of us are intimidated by it.

2. Remind the press about what your campaign is NOT about: a) It is not a referendum on the Black church or on the rights or preferences of any one racial group in America over another. You are for ALL of the people. Your run is about changing how we get things done in Washington so that we can get things done!

3. Identify better with us. You don't have to seal the "Bubba gap," but you should let us know that you "get it" that our grocery bills and gas bills and utility bills have doubled (among other costs) and we are drowning, and borrowing, and falling further in the hole!

4. Explain to those who don't know what a "community organizer" is (and there are probably more than you think) exactly what you did and how you helped people to find jobs--tell some anecdotal stories about some successes. Prove you know firsthand what it takes to "create" a job!

5. Tell us why your going against the "special interests" will ultimately affect us individually--many of us have to worry about the here and the now and can't envision tomorrow. Do a connect the dots scenario about a commodity like corn-- talk about ADM's or Cargill's influence in the ethanol lobby and how their stranglehold is costing us more for all of our groceries as a result--with neglible environmental improvement or savings.

6. Remind the critics who complain that you are not as detailed as Clinton in your proposals of the power of vision vs. technical. A leader has vision and the smarts to deploy a team to execute that vision. Cite some relevant contemporary corporate visionaries who have done just that. Give examples!

I'm sure there are smarter people than me offering you advice, but this has been on my mind for some time, and I wanted to share it with you. Looking forward to your leadership in 09!

Re: Senator Obama, Please Get the Media and Voters to Refocus!! | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky Apr 29th 2008 at 1:34 pm EDT

Please send that to HQ. He doesn't read these blogs.

Re: Senator Obama, Please Get the Media and Voters to Refocus!! | Report to Admin

By Hopeful in 08 Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

How do I send it to HQ?

Re: Senator Obama, Please Get the Media and Voters to Refocus!! | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

Got to the top of this page and click on action. There is a choice "contact us". Send it there.

A note to Hillary Clinton Supporters | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

Since there are seemingly many Hillary supporters visiting these last few days, I hope that you will take the time to read my short note to you.

Senator Clinton's supporters now have adopted the mantra that Hillary should be the Democratic Nominee due to the damage that Reverend Wright has caused, and also that Obama supporters are foolish, or blind, for standing by their man.

I will concede that Reverend Wright has been a negative for Obama. However, Democrats, and hopefully, Americans in general, have been able to look past far worse scandals that Hillary Clinton has suffered: travelgate, cattle futures, whitewater, Norman Hsu, and Bosnia-Gate, to name just a very few.

One cannot reasonably argue that Rev. Wright irrevocably damages Obama, while on the other hand argue that the problems that Hillary has had do not diminish her as a candidate. The Obama campaign has not brought these skeletons out of the closet; this is a sign of respect for a fellow Democrat that the Republicans will not feel constrained to, should Hillary be the nominee.

Further, many of the people Clinton's supporters are now being disparaging to, by essentially saying "you're fools for standing by Obama" forget that in the Clintons' greatest times of need -- during ALL of their scandals, some of those that stood most staunchly by them and supported them were African Americans.

Yes, even Reverend Wright.

So, before casting Obama as a "damaged candidate", please look at your own candidate of choice. If you feel the allegations against her were scurrilous and do not diminish her, then please also look at those presently being pointed at Barack Obama in the same light -- nobody has even accused him of wrongdoing. He has never done anything illegal, never done anything unpatriotic, and never done anything that indicates that he does not have a profound love of his country. He is not perfect; but he does endeavor to do the best he can for the country he loves. Even if you prefer Hillary Clinton as a candidate, please try to respect that.

Respectfully yours,

Phil

CNN Money article on gas prices | Report to Admin

By AJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

Tax cut could push gas prices higher
Despite claims from McCain and Clinton, temporary cut in gas taxes could lead to more demand and push prices higher - leaving taxpayers to cover shortfall.
Link

Posted on the last thread just before this one came up...

You are invited! | Report to Admin

By A New & Better Day! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:30 pm EDT

Hi Obama Family,

Have you ever wanted to go to NOLA for Jazzfest? Mee too!

You are invited to join my "Jazzfest watch" event:

http://my.barackobama.com/p...

Watch from the comfort of home and hopefully avoid a line for the bathroom ;-)

Good Afternoon | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

Hi Everyone,
SO excited to see two more supers today!
Yesterday I sent 40 postcards out & today I purchased 40 more - it's fun to do. I also wrote to Governor Richardson and Senator
Casey again. When I think of those two men and all they've done and continue to do - I can almost get a little teary.
Might be a nice thing to do every now and then...to let them know how critically important they are to Barack's campaign.

And now that I found out HRC is going to be on FOX with Hannity, I will take an hour and write to some specific sponsors:)
Oh...and while I'm here at home writing, I light a little candle and think about how I'd like to have 2 more supers today.

Re: Good Afternoon | Report to Admin

By Jude Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

Who is the second Super today?

Re: Good Afternoon | Report to Admin

By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

I thought I had read on the last blog kentucky and........and.....
well, I guess I picked up on a bloggy rumor????? someone had said two.

Re: Good Afternoon | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 29th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

Rep from Kentucky

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

One of them is from Kentucky
One of them is from Iowa.

It is nice to have upport from Kentucky as it is going to a tough state for Barack.

Re: Good Afternoon | Report to Admin

By Jude Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

Richard Machaceck from Iowa

And who is it from Kentucky?

Sullivan on Maintaining Hope | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Apr 29th 2008 at 1:31 pm EDT

By Stanley H. Krute 29 seconds ago
Our best political blogger, a conservative who sees what Obama represents and supports it, on fighting Wright-related despair: Link

As always, we must do what we CAN do: Contribute. Canvass. Call.

No need, IMO, to blind ourselves with filters. We can handle the truth and reality of this moment. And, as always, the nomination and election of this great young American Barack Obama is so important, and we continue inch by hard-fought-for inch to move in that direction.

-- stan

Re: Sullivan on Maintaining Hope | Report to Admin

By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT

Thank you Stan! I just love Andrew Sullivan. And he adores Obama. Again, thanks! Made my day.

YES WE CAN!!!!

Re: Sullivan on Maintaining Hope | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

Glad you enjoyed it.

There are 1.5 million of us invested in this movement. We have the energy, vision, and intelligence to overcome the huge obstacles being thrown in our path.

Somebody said that change is never easy. Know that, embrace that, and whistle while you work.

-- stan

Postive Video | Report to Admin

By Unknown Apr 29th 2008 at 1:32 pm EDT

It's old, but every once in awhile it bears repeating...

Link

Re: Postive Video | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Thanks - great video!

Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:33 pm EDT

Yum! Lobster, shrimp and crab filled ravioli with balsamic vinegar sauce while reading BO's plan for gas prices! Best lunch break I've had in a while.

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

Oooh! You're such an elitist!!!

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

LOL. Made me smile!

YES WE CAN!!!

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

HAHA! You know how we are so out of touch with the lunch box citizens! I am currently enjoying a lunch of penne with prosciutto and chicken, with a melange of pesto and alfredo. I think Michelle Obama would approve of my lunch!

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Dang, girl! If I hadn't eaten already (sans latte), I would have begged to join you!

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

*ladling out some of my penne for us to share*

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

nuh-uh....I did NOT have a latte with that!

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 1:44 pm EDT

Darn. Did you at least have a Pellegrino or Evian? Crab-stuffed ravioli with lobster always makes me thirsty...

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

nope sorry. Can't mix liquids and food at same time. Too filling.

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Apr 29th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

...yummy!

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By jose and change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

But the thing is a lobbyist didn't buy it so he's not.

Re: Lunch & Edification Too! | Report to Admin

By jose and change Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

an elitist

News Conference? | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

At the town hall I heard Barack say he was doing a news conference today "on the subject" when the lady questioning him brought up the Moyers interview.

Did I get that right? Anyone know of a scheduled news conference by Barack today?

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By Tori from Greenville,SC Apr 29th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

Obamacrat you heard correctly. I am not sure what time it will be. He definitely said that he will be holding a news conference after the town hall was over. It should be shortly. I don't know if cnn will stream it live or not.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 29th 2008 at 1:43 pm EDT

I have a gut feeling that he will be saying something rather important concerning his former pastor. I might be wrong of course but that is what I'm guessing is coming.

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

MSNBC at 1:55 says it is coming up "soon"

Idiots are on now talking about you-know-who and so the sound is off. I will see if I can find a time.

MEDIA OWNERS LIST | Report to Admin

By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 1:35 pm EDT

If anyone wants Major MSM owners, I ran across this site.
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By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Thanks! Notice who owns CNN. The top corporation, Time Warner. Then Rupert Murdoch owns number 3. We only get the news they want us to get. Propaganda.

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

Yes. In fact the top 6 or 7 control almost all of the media. This consolidation occurred much in response to the telecommunications act signed into law by none other the Clinton. Is it not a wonder that these corporations do not support us.

This telecommunications act was decried by many to the left of the Clintons. Unfortunately many Democrats overlooked this due to their love of Clinton.

It is important that we remain vigilant after we elect someone to make sure that they act in our interests. This will be true even in the case of BO.

This telecommunications act has now come back to haunt us. As the media has consolidated that have become more beholden to profits and less interested in actual news. Note the currant state of affairs.

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By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

Here's a link to Clinton's top donors. Guess who's on it. None other than Time Warner.

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YES WE CAN!!!

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

from politico:

Obama is asked about Wright by a woman in Winston-Salem who tells the audience to watch his PBS interview, which will quell their concerns.

"I’m going to be having a big press conference afterward to talk about this Obama says, then refers back to a story the woman told about a mother having to borrow month to get to work.

"This is diverting attention from the first story that you told," Obama says.

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DELEGATE COUNT | Report to Admin

By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 29th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

As of today, Senator Obama has added more total delegates since March 29 than has the other candidate. Therefore, his lead HAS WIDENED, even including the Pennsylvania results.

Senator Obama has NEVER trailed in this race since the day before the Iowa caucuses on January 3.

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By Ilya Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

At least 244 Superdelegates, and more on the way..

PA and Wright not helping Clinton in national gallup poll | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Apr 29th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

Good news! The national gallup tracking poll has us tied with our opponent for the last few days. This is goodness as it means, according to Gallup, that our opponent has not been able to capitalize from the PA primary or the latest pastor stuff.

While we did lose our statistical lead, the fact that she hasn't been able to do anything but tie us, means bad news for her in the long run.

Keep doing what you're doing!

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-k
g+s+ :: call IN/NC :: !!

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By Mitch Hussein Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

This one's even better news. Zogby was pretty on in the PA elections. Gallup was off by 6 points - they do it the old way...

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

Ugh, Clinton showing some gains in Indiana at +8 in the newest PPP... rawwr...!

Obama needs us to make more calls!!!

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By Dinora Apr 29th 2008 at 1:37 pm EDT

I know a lot a people are going to jump of my comment but please the message of the campaing it's hope so please have hope we will win ate the end. We come so far when nobody thought we are going to be were we are. Even Sen. Hillary thoutht that she had everything for winning this whole thing. She did not count that OB was going to bring so many people together for a common cause, we are fired up like never before have faith things happen for a reason let's leave Rev. Wright behind us unless someone comes and wants to ask because they are new and not sure what all this mean. Just my humble opinion, I don't participate often on the blog but I donate to the campaing and also did a litle phone bank.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

Thank you Sayra, for all your Hard Work!

FIRED UP?? READY TO GO???

♪ ♫ YES WE CAN! ♪ ♫ OBAMA'08! ♪ ♫

presidential trivia | Report to Admin

By Thomas from Houston, TX Apr 29th 2008 at 1:38 pm EDT

do you know which president is the answer to the following clues?

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Breaking news: Bush scolds congress for not fixing economy | Report to Admin

By I see skies of blue, clouds of white.... Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

How can Bush have the nerve to scold congress for this economy mess?

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Off to see Mr. Fineman | Report to Admin

By Saska Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

I'm off to see Howard Fineman (MSNBC commentator, Newsweek political director, author) on his book tour.

Hold down the fort, keep reposting Link for me, and look forward to my report on Mr. Fineman in person this afternoon!

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By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Please report back! I like Howard Fineman. Seems pretting honest to me.

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Please report back! I like Howard Fineman. Seems pretty honest to me.

YES WE CAN!!!

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By JakeBarnes Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

Ask him if he was responsible for hiring Karl Rove.

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

POLL on who should drop out of race | Report to Admin

By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

The ORR (Obama Rapid Response) group has asked that his poll be circulated to EVERYONE and that you vote tohave HRC drop out.

PLEASE READ THE QUESTION carefully.

Barack had the "lead" by 1% to be the one to drop out ----NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vote now, please. We know public opinion counts, sometimes.

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Also leave comments on the site - there are thousands. I did not take the time to read them so do not know how they are going.

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By meta Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

The Obama Rapid Response group is not affiliated with the campaign. Please be sure that you don't misrepresent this campaign.

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 5:56 pm EDT

I don't think I did.

Be the Change- yes | Report to Admin

By Mid America Mom Apr 29th 2008 at 1:39 pm EDT

To the grassroots volunteers out there.. Thank you for making the commitment to support and advocate the best candidate for Change and Hope.

But as with all journeys there will be tough times. You knock on 20 doors and no one is home or they are but will not answer. When you call someone and they hang up on you or ask you to take them off your list. Times when your friends or family ask about a smear. When you look out to your community and see it suffering from loss of jobs. When another school, your school, is struggling to meet the standards of No Child Left Behind. A family member or friend is suffering under the weight of medical bills due to lack of or inadequate insurance.

But in these moments - it reaffirms my belief and faith that CHANGE NEEDS to HAPPEN. And it can only happen when people like you and me rise up to meet the challenge. Yes America The Time is Now. And that fuels me to yet make another phone call and knock on the next door. And I hope it does for you too. DO it TODAY.

YES WE CAN. Mid America Mom
Moms for Obama- Link

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By OLD NJ DEM - Bruce Taylor Apr 29th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

Mid America Mom - Thanks for your great words! We have already changed politics forever. We are about to change America!

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Thanks for the rally cry! Now off to make more calls....

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By A New & Better Day! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:40 pm EDT

I'm getting really excited about meeting our donor goal!

When we turned over 1 million, it was like new year. Many of us were on the blog until very late at night/early morning, but it was like a carnival....yes, a carnival of HOPE!

:-)

Between a rock and a hard place | Report to Admin

By chuckk Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

When he speaks about Rev. Wirght today BO has to be careful not to offend AA's. He needs to win NC and needs to win the AA vote in NC overwhelmingly.

I think the Clintons did a great chess move. They had their supporter sponsor the National Press Club meeting and invited Wright. The press caught onto it and now he has to do something - while appeasing folks in Indiana and rural NC'ers he needs to avoid offending AA's in NC.

He is between a rock and a hard place.

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

Barack is a leader, who is not afraid of facing challenges. He will do the right thing. He understands us, AA's, and he will unite all of us around bettering the lives of the American people. Have faith in him, this is why we want this man to be President. He knows what he is doing.

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

I don't think he needs to be concerned about offending us. We clearly understand the seriousness of Rev Wright's comments yesterday and their very real potentially harmful impact to this campaign. Trust me, we are far more emotionally committed to Senator Obama.

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By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

I'm incline to believe he's a better chess player.

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By Hope Won Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Thanks Chuck. But, Barack Obama is not between a rock and a hard place. He needs to be his authentic self. I believe that is all he can be. My take on the Rev. Wright issue is this. It's a good thing. He is distancing himself from Barack Obama so Barack won't have to defend himself later in the general election. I believe in my heart, it helps Barack Obama for Rev. Wright to do what he is doing. I cannot see how it hurts him. Rev. Wright is saying he is his own person and what he says is not Barack Obama's fault. He defends himself, as he should. That's all. Barack Obama cannot try to please everybody because if he does, he will soon whittle himself away by trying to do so.

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Keira Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

let it go .. and AAs are not homogenious. Wright does not represent AA. and let's stop this Wright thing please!!!!!!!!!!

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

I am African American and a Christian and I believe he should denounce Wright.

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By Lucy Hussein who is bitter because her posts keep getting lost on this blog Apr 29th 2008 at 3:32 pm EDT

Look, IMHO The Rev. Wright controversy is just that, controversy. Rev. Wright is an American, a decorated American at that. As an AA, I don't think Wright has to tip toe around Obama. If a person supports Obama, they will support him no matter what someone else says. Wright is not Obama. So can we kill this? At least here on the blog.

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By Shiva Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

Clintons have been very methodical in engineering such manipulations:

1) Yes, I believe National Press Club meeting was engineered by Bill Clinton.
2) The ABC debate was engineered by Bill Clinton right before the PA primary, with the help of his friends in ABC.
3) The Canadian Embassy story was engineered by Bill Clinton right before the TX, OH primary, with the help of his friends in the Embassy.

Bill Clinton actively works on creating such stunts on time.
I expect one or two more such stunts before next tuesday.

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By Rayrick Apr 29th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

Virtually every time I've found myself thinking, "boy, he really needs to be careful how he handles this...", he exceeds my expectations. Here's hoping the same will hold true today.

Contact info | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Does anyone have the contact info on the new super Ds so we can send Thank You?

Great Response - Senator Obama | Report to Admin

By V-Day Apr 29th 2008 at 1:41 pm EDT

Exactly. Don't believe the gimmick that McCain and HRC r trying use to get elected. No guarantee that the price will even come down during the summer months.

Thank You Senator Obama for breaking this down. ;)

For the next 24 hours-Positive Messages | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:42 pm EDT

have never been involved in politics before this year. I voted in every Presidential election since I was 18. I am now 47 and never have I been inspired to stand up and work to make a difference to our country. I made my first donation to a candidate in January. In the last week February I made over 1000 calls to Texas and Ohio. I spent 13 days in Pennsylvania working on the ground to help reach out to as many voters as possible.
I have learned so much about how our system works and doesn't work by being involved in this campaign. I have met so many wonderful people through this effort. Bruce from NJ has taught me a lot and has helped me maintain my high level of hope. Laura Hubka has inspired me and gave me the sense of accomplishment I was looking for. Joe Ruwe is one of the coolest dudes here. Lace King is amazing! Helene Nseir in PA took such good care of me while I was staying at her home.

We are all here for the same purpose, to help change our country for the better. I would love to hear from you why you support Barack Obama and how it has changed you.

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By Dominque from oakland,cali~who's waiting on change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:45 pm EDT

OK THIS IS THE LAST NEGATIVE ONE OK! HILLARY IS ON TV. MSNBC SHE MAKES ME WANN PUKE MY GUT'S UP! URRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRL

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By mary lee Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

We have to stop going negative on HRC? I thought just RW?

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By Dominque from oakland,cali~who's waiting on change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

HAVE YOU HEARD OUBOUT HER YELLOW CHICKEN BUS THAT SHE HAS RIDING AROUND POSTED AT OBAMA HEAD QUARTERS THAT SAY OBAMA SCARED TO DEBATE HILLARY AND THEIR CALLING HIM A CHICKEN! WELL IF HE'S A CHICKEN SHE'S YAK.............BECAUSE THAT'S ALL SHE DOES LOL

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By AmyRock Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

How absurd. Chicken? Nah. Just doesn't need to be bothered. He's ahead. Why should he debate her AGAIN!!! She wants a debate with no moderators! She never followed the rules when they did have moderators. I think that if he agreed, which he won't, she would just go on an hour long rant and there would be no debate.

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

I am a new US Citizen. Even in my country of origin I never voted. I felt that my vote didn't matter. Most of the politicians were corrupt so I felt they were not worthy of my vote.

Barack came along and change everything for me.
Since January I have donated 10 times. I have made phone calls and I am writing post cards etc.

I have come to know about so many great people in these blogs. United States is a great country. It is full of people who are from different back grounds but so many of them have been inspired by Barack to support him.

I have already had the honor of voting for Barack in MN primary. I can't wait to vote for him in November.

Questions to Barack | Report to Admin

By Kim Apr 29th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

After watching the town hall today and other town halls I realized that people feel very comfortable with Barack. They are not afraid to ask him anything, issues on race or Rev.Wright or the white vote. He is always very open and gives people such thoughtful and sincere answers. He doesn’t get enough credit in this area from all those who say people don’t know him. I get the feeling that people would not feel as comfortable talking to Hillary or Mc Cain this way.

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By !st time in 2nd District - Omaha for Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

Does anyone have the update on Barack's Press Conference today? and I agree with you Kimberly...he is one of us and we are one of him!

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By Michael-David Apr 29th 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT

Thank you for your support. That is what I like to hear! what have you done today to get Barack Obama in the White house?

Obama 08

Why Obama Did Not Leave His Church? | Report to Admin

By BWJA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

The reason Reverend Wright has become a household name is due solely to the fact that Barack Obama was one of his parishioners. While I have never met Mr. Obama, as someone who is a member of a predominately Black inner city church, with a pastor, who shares a theology that is similar to Reverend Wright’s, I believe I understand why Barack chose to remain a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ.

1. Trinity’s Ministries: Trinity has been widely regarded throughout the country as a model for ministry beyond the walls of the church. Trinity’s decades of transforming lives and giving hope to the “least of these” is partly what let Obama to the church in the first place.

2. Trinity’s Members: While Trinity is a predominantly Black congregation, its membership reflects a broad socio-economic spectrum. Its members are warm and loving people, who love the Lord and seek God’s grace to better themselves, their families, and their communities.

3. Trinity’s Worship Experience: People who have worshipped at Trinity testify to the lively, praise and worship experience, in which one feels the very presence of God.

4. Trinity’s Pastor: Jeremiah Wright is no doubt a brilliant theologian, an inspired preacher, and an animated presenter. His sermons are intellectually, morally and spiritually challenging, and he often draws on extra-Biblical material in his sermons. Like many preachers of ilk, there are occasions when parishioners have diverse opinions on aspects of some sermons. The may not agree with some of the supporting references but agree with the conclusions, and vice-versa. In other words, there is a degree of filtering of the message in somewhat of a cafeteria style. Each person receive the message in ways that are applicable to their lives, while holding true to the central tenets of their faith.

It is obvious that he loves and respects Reverend Wright, but he does not worship him. He knows that no man is perfect, regardless of his calling. Does Barack agree with the views and ideals of his pastor? To some extent yes. For one thing they share a similar faith, but Mr. Obama has repudiated some of the utterances that he has found to be offensive. To attribute one person’s personality and belief to someone else is nothing short of imbecilic. This would still be a stretch even if they were identical twins.

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Apr 29th 2008 at 3:26 pm EDT

Well said

Republican & Independent for Obama | Report to Admin

By MKT Apr 29th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

I am an Independent from Colorado for Obama!

My Father is a Republican from Missouri for Obama!

I'm white, female 45 yrs. My father 70yrs. My mother almost on board.

Oh Yes We Can!

BARACK THE PROF? | Report to Admin

By Keira Apr 29th 2008 at 1:46 pm EDT

During this well fought battle what has surprised you the most /what have you learnt about yourself and the the world we live in?

My biggest surprise has been the extent the main stream media simply manipulates facts/data to fit into certain special interests' agenda.

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By Kevin the Mavrick doing Mavricky things everyday to Help us win! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

I watched Sherman march through the south during the Civil War. ( on History Channel)

There is many things about Race and this Campaign battle that is very much like Sherman's drive.

I have learn more this last 12 month on Life, History, People!

What a great time in History

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By akmk Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

Right on, Senator Obama. What we need are sound energy policies, not temporary gas tax relief that gets us npwhere for the the long term. Imagine if the money being spent on war in Iraq were instead being directed to green jobs and sound long-term energy policy.

Rev. W. | Report to Admin

By Dayton Diane Obama Boomer Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

Here is a positive article re Rev. W. Also see many positive comments.

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Education | Report to Admin

By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

I would like to hear more about education from both candidates. Public education in NC is extremely far behind the rest of the nation. Bush's no child left behind isn't working. In fact it is making things worse.

Being the mother of two completely different children I can say that public education needs to be able to accomodate both the gifted and the impaired.

My daughter is and always has been top of her class in all AG and honors classes with many awards... etc etc etc. I am very proud of her accomplishments. However, I have felt that often public schooling did not challenge her enough.

My son has recently been diagnosed with a form of dyslexia that affects his grapho-motor skills and his ability to effectively write. While he was on the honor roll last reporting period with all A's and only one B he may be in danger of failing the 4th grade. In NC the 4th grade is the first year they have to take a 'written' exam. The exam is to judge their ability to write, spell etc. I have been informed that if he does not pass this test he will fail the 4th grade. This concerns me.

What are my options... homeschooling?

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT

Curious, I will send out the education brigade for you. Give me some time today to put the info together.

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By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

lol... cool...thanks...

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson Apr 29th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

Curious,
I homeschooled my children for five years. I was a part of a homeschool group based out of Columbus, NC (even though I am in SC). I am a certified teacher and my husband is an administrator. Obama's education policy is a huge reason why we are such loyal supporters.

Barack Obama understands the challenges that many schools face. He is the ONLY candidate who talks about school reform in terms of teachers AND parents. He understands that students are coming to school without the guidance of parents and that the teachers do not hae the parents' support. That is one reason why test scores are low. I spend more time parenting and calling parents than I do teaching.

Obama also understands that teachers and schools need resources, and that some schools need more resources than others. Title one schools, schools with a high level of poverty, receive some funding, but every year it becomes less and less. It is difficult to stay competitive with a tiny budget and huge problems. Just look at what is happening in California!

Obama wants ALL children to receive a quality education. One that is rich in reading, math, science, social studies, arts, music, languages, etc. He understands that our students need to know about more than what happens in the United States and that there is a lot more to a child than what he or she makes on some standardized test.

And the college plans---don't even get me started.

Barack Obama has phenomenal plans for education and I support him 100%. He is the kind of person that teachers have been praying for and that parents need. He is addressing educational and societal concerns as far as educational policy is concerned and he also talks about the need to invest in technological and environmental industries in order to prepare our kids for the future.

Check out his other educational policies and positions under ISSUES at the top of this page, and feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns.

Much love,
CeCe

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By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" Apr 29th 2008 at 2:53 pm EDT

That's great to hear!

I appreciate the precarious position teachers face everyday. I too went to school for 4 years to be a teacher and decided against teaching after speaking with many teachers in my internships. I went back to school for 3 more years and am now in the technology field... go figure! LOL... that being said..

My problem with my son's teachers this...

1. He is at the age where he is supposed to be taking more responsibility for his own education as the school states it. I am not always aware of what his homework should be and what he has not turned in (even though I ask him daily and yes he has been grounded sooooo many times for this.... he says he forgets) until weeks later when she decides to contact me. I know that she is busy and has many other students. I think there should be much smaller classrooms in the scheme of things.

2. My son has dyslexia only in name sake. It is not the common form of dyslexia and they are not equipped to deal with it. My husband also has dyslexia and apparently it is common to pass thru the male line.

3. Because my son has problems with graphomotor skills he is falling behind in other subjects as well. Their assignments are written... even math. He spends so much time trying to make his little hands do what others do with ease that he is missing much needed instruction and is not able to concentrate on what is important. In a technological society his problem will not be that cumbersome after school as everything is typed and spell checked... etc.

Anyway, the only way I know to help my son at this point is to take him out of public school all together and teach him at home. This way I can tailor his education to him so that he may work on learning and not on making his hands do something they don't seem to want to do. He is also becoming increasingly discouraged as he gets harassed by teachers for taking too long in his assignments. He takes so long because he is trying to write... it's just a catch 22. By teaching him at home I will know what his assignments are each day and can assure that they are done and done properly.

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By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

THIS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER:.....
Link

Best thing Roger Simon ever wrote.....

FACT:

No Democratic president since Lyndon Johnson has won the white vote. Both Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton found that if you win enough of the white vote and an overwhelming percentage of the black vote, you can get to the White House.

SvK

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By Mattcarr80 Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

according to Drudge, Hillary will appear on O'reilly tomorrow night. Now Barack's appearance on Fox won't seem so bad. I've read so many silly blog posts on Daily Kos, talking points memo and others attack Barack for doing Fox News Sunday. Barack shouldn't be afraid of engaging with people that disagree with him. That's not what this campaign is about. Of course now O'reilly will use her appearance to hammer Barack and say he's scared to come on The Factor. But we'll see how her appearance goes.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Hillary on O'reilly.

For some reason I think I'll be missing this.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

"Orally" still creeping around in the mud I see.

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By joy Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

i don't think oreilly is going to be hammering barack. beleive me he has a lot of questions that he will be asking hillary that the media have refused to cover. he is no lover of bill and hillary, and dick morris has been feeding him a lot of information.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back Apr 29th 2008 at 1:47 pm EDT

to carry press conference in a bit
is there also a link online?

Lightening The Mood For a Sec | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

If Barak and Michelle came to your house for lunch, what would you serve?

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By Ilya Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Borscht.

Obama said that his least favorite food is beets, which just means that he never had them cooked well.

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By AmyRock Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

Lasagna. It's the only thing I really make very well!

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By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

They said on shortly!

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By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

they? CNN?

NEWS CONFERENCE! | Report to Admin

By olivia Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

Obama's news conference coming up on MSNBC soon.

Re: NEWS CONFERENCE! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT

tuned in, thanks!

Re: NEWS CONFERENCE! | Report to Admin

By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

online?

Re: NEWS CONFERENCE! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

TV. On now.

Re: NEWS CONFERENCE! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

He just commented on how he was opposed to Wright's admiration of Louis Farrakhan BUT HE DIDN'T MENTION THAT RENDELL IS A FAN OF FARRAKHAN'S TOO! THAT WAS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GET THAT OUT THERE! WHY DIDN'T HE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT? (BO is too nice)

Re: NEWS CONFERENCE! | Report to Admin

By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

Thanks Olivia!

What Do We Believe In? | Report to Admin

By BWJA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

Should the candidacy of someone who even his critics would agree is a decent, intelligent, inspiring and committed person be derailed because of his faith, or religious affiliation? Should he be disqualified from holding this nation’s highest office because of his “crazy” or “unpatriotic” pastor? If so, this would disqualify millions of those who attend churches with “divisive” pastors from holding elected office. Do we really want to go down that slope? What kind of message are we sending to those who are inspired by Obama’s campaign? Are we saying that your affiliations will doom you, or stymie your progress regardless of your personal values and accomplishments? Can anything be more anti-American? What message are we sending to the rest of the world, because they are watching?

So what should we do?
1. Remember what led you to support this campaign in the first place and do the best you can to support Barack’s candidacy.

2. Counter folly with reason. Some people might not get it this time, but hopefully more will in the future.

3. Contact your elected leaders, especially your Congress people, many of whom are people of faith. Let them know that this kind of nonsense and scurrilous attacks should not stand.

If they can’t firm on this issue, what will we stand for?

New conference | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 1:48 pm EDT

They said on shortly!

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By Theresa "Offering an olive branch to Clinton and McCain supporters" from NY Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

Link to news conference on CNN Live:

Look to right of the screen:

http://www.cnn.com/

Indiana News papers | Report to Admin

By Jessica_"I am completely in love with Keith Olbermann"_in_IOWA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

Hey my Obama peeps!

Great news today with our 2 super d's!!! Shout out to my wonderful fellow Iowan for jumping on the O-train!!!

Thank YOU!!!!

So, up in Huff post is a little article about The Clintons closing down business in Indiana.

Link

I think we should be sending this to ALL Indiana newspapers, just incase they haven't seen it.

I also was thinking we should be sending some "letters to the editors" commenting on it. Maybe they will print some if we bombard them. Asking how the residents in Indiana feel about this?

Anyone have links to Indiana newspapers?

Anyone care to join me?

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Wonder if they will leve town without paying vendors like they have done in others where they skipped out because they thought they couldn't win?

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

Vote on who should quit the race
Link

Re: Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

As it stands 43% want Obama to quit 42% want Clinton to quit - it's very quick!

Tell the Superdelegates | Report to Admin

By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 1:49 pm EDT

From the truth above. This is really important to tell Superdelegates how you feel about Barack. These people hold the election in their hands. You don't have to leave a message if you don't want to. A lot of messages on this blog would make the perfect post. At least hit the big ones (it's on the list). It is really easy and important.
Super-Delegates Petition:
Link

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

I was going to say....what is that? A new breed of vegetable that likes to be cantankerous? LOL

Please Pass this Around | Report to Admin

By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Apr 29th 2008 at 1:50 pm EDT

North Carolina has some ugly racist stuff going on, please pass this to everyone in NC that you know.

Link

Re: Please Pass this Around | Report to Admin

By Kevin the Mavrick doing Mavricky things everyday to Help us win! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

WOW thanks Bill and Hill for doing your part to bring america together1

FACT | Report to Admin

By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

No Democratic president since Lyndon Johnson has won the white vote

No Democratic president since Lyndon Johnson has won the white vote

No Democratic president since Lyndon Johnson has won the white vote

FACT
Link

Re: FACT | Report to Admin

By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

Both Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton found that if you win enough of the white vote and an overwhelming percentage of the black vote, you can get to the White House.

Re: FACT | Report to Admin

By mary lee Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Then she looses

Re: FACT | Report to Admin

By mary lee Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

Speak up college kids and AA's

She won't win without you

Re: FACT | Report to Admin

By Mel from PA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

I LOVED this article!!!! When did we DUMB DOWN the Presidency? When did being incredibly intelligent become a bad thing? When did we decide we only vote for presidents that we would want to have a beer with?

It's time to lift up the Presidency again and Barak Obama is the person to do it!

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By Joe Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

I posted this response on the Open Thread last night and thought it would fit here. Thanks for the link.

I have been traveling all day and reading the blogs via my PDA and to be honest I am a little sad at the tone. I am honored that the 'hardcore' members of ObamaNation have been pushing back hard against the 'doomsday squad'. So here goes my spin:

(1) We are the Nominee!

(2) Neither Carter nor Clinton won a majority of the White Vote! This goes overlooked but it is true.

(3) We will have a HUGH Majority of the AA vote - I would say 92% or greater and it will also be the largest turnout in HISTORY.

(4) The 'YOUTH VOTE' will be the largest in HISTORY.

(5) The HISPANIC VOTE will be the largest in HISTORY.

(6) The 'Upper Income' Latte Liberal White Vote will be the largest in History.

(7) The Blue Collar white vote will be won by US at a margin of 65-35 contingent upon the running mater and UNION EFFORT.

(8) The WOMAN VOTE will go largely in our favor --- simply due to McCain's attitude toward WOMEN in general and more specific his Pro-Choice Stance.

So we can bemoan the Wright Issue for days and days but in reality the 'perspective' we are looking through is the mindset of an anxious white voter that is afraid of change. Like Axlerod said --- McCain can have the 'bigots and racist'.

So that is it ----my 42 y/o White Male Texas A$$ is going to work my butt off for Obama and when we stand in Washington, D.C. on 01-20-2009 we can all say Yes We Did with tears of joy streaming down our collective multi-hued faces.

So let's get to work ---- a new day in America and the World awaits.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dr. Joe H. Nichols

This one's for YOU Grandma! | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

My Grandmother Genevieve was born in 1891. Her first husband died from wounds he received in France in World War I, after he languished for months in the VA Hospital at Fort Snelling, MN. She remarried in the late 1920s, had a baby girl – my Mom – and her second husband died. That was 1928. Then the Great Depression hit.

Soon after Grandma's second husband died, her sister Nell died, leaving two children. Grandma promised Nell on her deathbed that she'd tend & care for the children. She did. Until Bernard, at 15, was killed in a car crash. And until his older sister Dolly died of scarlet fever soon after.

My Grandma had no skills. She scrubbed toilets for a living through the Depression. She was also chronically ill, with a thyroid condition and an incompetent doctor that nearly burned her throat off because he forgot to turn off the radiation machine. She had scars on her throat for life from that.

It's a long, sad, tragic story. More tragic than even Dickens or Dostoevsky could capture.

And you know what? Know what I remember most about my Grandma?

Her Sense of HOPE.

Her COMPASSION and WARMTH and LOVE.

Her Abiding Sense of Hope & Optimism & Faith in the Essential Goodness of All People.

I Love You Grandma. With All My Heart and 34 Years after your Death, I Love You with Every Bone in My Body.

And I know you would Love Barack Obama.

May You Rest in Peace, Genevieve Sullivan Delehanty. May the Lord Smile on you Every Single Day. Because I can feel you smiling down on me right now.

♪ ♫ YES WE CAN! ♪ ♫ OBAMA'08! ♪ ♫

Re: This one's for YOU Grandma! | Report to Admin

By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

Thank you for sharing this with us.

Re: This one's for YOU Grandma! | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 29th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Very heartening. Our love for our parents and grandparents and their sacrifices will never end. My father would have loved Obama. He was a kind compassionate man. My family misses him so very much. I wish he had met his great grandchildren but he died just before he knew.

Your words are well-written but your thoughts are inspirational. Thank you Michael.

Re: This one's for YOU Grandma! | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

Thank You for the fab post Micheal!
Hey All!
Tell us why you support Barack Obama and how this movement has changed your life.

Re: This one's for YOU Grandma! | Report to Admin

By Andrea in Germany (who loves our new President Obama!) Apr 29th 2008 at 4:31 pm EDT

Thank you for your beautifully-written post Michael, it made me weep for joy. HOPE is one of the most precious things we humans have!

Andrea

cnn live stream on | Report to Admin

By maria from europe Apr 29th 2008 at 1:51 pm EDT

Link

news conference

THE YELLOW CHICKEN BUS | Report to Admin

By Dominque from oakland,cali~who's waiting on change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

HAVE YOU HEARD OUBOUT HER YELLOW CHICKEN BUS THAT SHE HAS RIDING AROUND POSTED AT OBAMA HEAD QUARTERS THAT SAY OBAMA SCARED TO DEBATE HILLARY AND THEIR CALLING HIM A CHICKEN! WELL IF HE'S A CHICKEN SHE'S YAK.............BECAUSE THAT'S ALL SHE DOES LOL

Re: THE YELLOW CHICKEN BUS | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

She can claim "fowl" all she wants butn she was too chicken to go on Hardball College Tour.

Re: mccain | Report to Admin

By Tking Apr 29th 2008 at 2:38 pm EDT

Suggest, he said it in the ad, now

news conference | Report to Admin

By Hope Has Prevailed!!! (Don in Johnson City, TN) Apr 29th 2008 at 1:52 pm EDT

Obama news conference

Link

Humor!!! | Report to Admin

By Invincible Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

Here is a little laugh to brighten everyones afternoon! I had to make a comment on this video (invincible22). It's Hillaryus :)

Link

Re: Humor!!! | Report to Admin

By Invincible Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

Cnn conference is on NOW, so watch this video after Obama speaks :)

Media's Obsession with Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By AO Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

The world is amused at what is going on here in the US regarding Rev Wright. The media is completely off-base in their coverage. When are we going to start worrying about the views of Obama's trainer, his yoga coach, his drycleaners, his chauffer, his late Mum, his late dad, his late grandparents, his professors, his godparents...

Does it mean all the thousands of good people that listen to Rev Hagee who has called the Catholic Church "a cult" agrees with his views on the Catholic Church. The answer is No.

I do listen to Rev Hagee, and I have done so for a while - My wife is catholic and I know that the Catholic Church is not a cult. I go to church to pray to God, not to Rev Hagee. The imperfections of Rev Hagee and other Priests remind us why we should worship God, not our priest, rabbi, Imam..

The Media in this country has been taken over by people focused on ratings, money at the expense of reporting what is actually important.

The focus on Rev Wright is sickening, very sickening.. Our soldiers are dying in Iraq, Gas prices are over the top, unemployment figures are way up, yet these overpaid, underperforming media folks cover trash all day. God help our country

Re: Media's Obsession with Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Couldn't agree more.

When the campaign asked us to submit questions (connected to the dinner with Barack that some won) I had three topics:

gas prices (specifically the antitrust laws that seem to be being ignored);

elections (all the fraud and disenfranchisement we have seen in the primaries across the country) and

the media (aren't there any standards set by the FCC against outright lies across the airwaves; if not, why not; if so, how about enforcing them?!)

God has helped us - he gave us Barack. Hope WE don't screw up this election!

Obama '08!

NEW CONF | Report to Admin

By Jude Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

CNN.COM HAS PUT UP THE NEWS CONFERENCE!!

hasn't started yet

Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Shannon Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

Is the press conference going to be shown on the internet (I have no tv)? If so, can someone provide a link please? Thanks!!!

Obama '08!

Shannon

Re: Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Charmona who is a believer in the ground game Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

cnn.com

Re: Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Jude Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Here's the

http://www.cnn.com/

Re: Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Jude Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

wah! it didn't create link!

Re: Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Theresa "Offering an olive branch to Clinton and McCain supporters" from NY Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Link to news conference on CNN Live:

Look to right of the screen:
http://www.cnn.com

Re: Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

Link

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

here you go
Link

Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

Does anyone have Rev. Wright address?

Re: Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By Dominque from oakland,cali~who's waiting on change Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

HIS ADDRESS IS 5250 STAY OUT THE PRESS AVE! LOL

Re: Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By Sano Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

Excellent.

:o)

Humor is hope's or dispair's best friend!

Re: Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By ! Jim Chap Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

I'm praying that Obama takes a firm resolute stance with Rev. Wright. Obama needs to show resolve right now before this thing is irreversible. I defend Rev. Wright's right to say anything but a condemn his timing and the guilt by association that the media has conveyed upon Obama.

Obama, act now!!!!!!!!

Re: Rev. Wright | Report to Admin

By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

What is the HELL are you doing! Leave him alone!
STOP THIS! You people are going too far!
I am angry - some of you are really egoist!
You have NO right to contact him or his church!
You do not own Barack =- Nor his family - NOR his EX-pastor!@

Obama speaking soon! | Report to Admin

By A New & Better Day! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:53 pm EDT

CNN:
Link

Live | Report to Admin

By FarAway. Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Sen. Obama Live on

Cnn.live

Media Spin | Report to Admin

By dg_from NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 1:54 pm EDT

Folks,

Why do you guys care about Rev.Wright supposedly damaging Barack's campaign. The way I see it the more the media focuses on it the more it will become annoying to the American public.

On the flip side of the coin alot of African Americans are already and continually becoming digusted with the Clintons and their tactics. Every African Amrican I hear on the radio and speak are coming to agree on one thing they would not vote for Hilary in the general.

The media can focus all the want on Barack struggling to get "working class" voters in some of the tailor made states for Hilary. Mark my words if this nomination is stolen from Barack the country will really see a party divided.

Obama 08

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

Here is a copy of the letter I just sent to NBC/MSNBC based on comments Chris Matthews made following the Press conference given by Barack:

Regarding today's televised conference by Barack Obama about Reverend
Wright,

Chris Matthews and Andrea Mitchell wonder if this conference is "enough to stop the bleeding" -

YOU, the network and your news people can control that by NOT covering the
follow-up press conferences that will surely follow by the Rev. Wright.

Chris Matthews has said repeatedly that he is certain that Rev. Wright will hold press conferences in response to Obama's press conference today and that he (Wright) will not let this go away.

You can do YOUR job of focusing on the ELECTION and the needs of the American people by refusing to cover any further press conferences or sound bites given by the Rev Wright. He has no right to dominate the news during this very important time when the American People are trying to elect the Democratic Party nominee.

Instead of being sensationalistic, stick to the important matters facing the American People. Those issues are jobs, gas prices, economy in general, health care, Iraq and other foreign policy issues.

I implore you to do YOUR JOB.

OBAMA NEWS CONFERENCE LIVE | Report to Admin

By Doc from Orlando, FL Apr 29th 2008 at 1:55 pm EDT

CNN.COM
Link

Re: OBAMA NEWS CONFERENCE LIVE | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

He's on the camera now

obama | Report to Admin

By carrieSC/ 5 more days and 12hr:) Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

cnn live nowwwwwwwwww

Press Conference | Report to Admin

By Lynne Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

hey - it's getting ready to come on ->CNN!!

MSNBC | Report to Admin

By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

Barack is live on MSNBC

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By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

YEEEESSSSSSSS

he threw him under the BUS

THANK YOU!!!!

SvK

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By Henry Apr 29th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

Shit. Did he? Damn.

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By Carla in WA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

Had to.
He gave him the benefit of the doubt but was shown no loyalty or respect in response. He gave him no choice.
I think it was ego, and part of him is jealous of the attention Obama is getting. It is sad.

Re: MSNBC | Report to Admin

By mopdavis Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

what did he say, I'm at work, I have limited access to the internet

Buchanan | Report to Admin

By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 1:56 pm EDT

I just dropped MSNBC an email and told them since I saw Pat B sitting there, I would watch the press conference on CNN. I also told them why.

If you care to join me, here's the address:

letters@msnbc.com

Re: Buchanan | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Done!

give her what she wants.(crush her) | Report to Admin

By Detrick from Louisville, KY Apr 29th 2008 at 1:57 pm EDT

I know that you are trying to be the better man,but she is asking for it .Debate her and crush her.Don'nt hold back nothing,I know you have alot of ammo,use it.

Re: OBAMA NEW CONFERENCE RE. REV WRIGHT | Report to Admin

By Charolette who is a proud AMERICAN! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

OK! I heard that Alpha!! :)

5000 more donors needed to hit GOAL | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Hey obamanites, We only need less thatn 5000 more new donors to hit our goal.

Call your friends NOW!

Email your friends NOW!

TEXT your friends NOW!

If they havent donated yet, tell them to donate $5. or more today.

love

Perception | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

vote on the 14 aol hot seat questions on the lower right

Link

Re: Perception | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

Under the bus!

Re: Perception | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

Hope this does not bring Rev. back out!

Re: Perception | Report to Admin

By Mr. PC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

That's really too bad. I like Rev Wright, but I guess I'm in the minority :-(

It's also too bad we've adopted right wing catch phrases like, "throwing so and so under the bus" rather than being fine with Obama saying "I think the Reverend is right about some things and wrong about others." I guess that sort of nuance and truth telling is too much for people. God help us.

HOT AIR IS GAS TOO | Report to Admin

By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

Clinton and McCain are full of HOT AIR when it comes to GAS!
BO again is hitting a home run on gasoline prices.
He has very elegantly called HRC and McCain down on their pandering "summer federal tax holiday" gas proposal.
It is a home run to reduce this to dollars and cents (Reagan was great at this) to show that the "savings" amounts to 1/2 a gas tank to the average American IF the oil companies don't simply hike the prices by another 18 cents anyway! Given the past several months, who thinks gas prices are not going up another 18 cents pretty quickly?
You think it isn't dawning on the American public that the real culprit in the gas prices are : the Iraq war, a president "in bed" with Saudit and Middle Eastern oil oligarchs, successvie adminsitrations willing to do absolutely nothing (except ruin our environment) about our strategically horrible reliance on foreign crude, etc. etc?
Barack points all this up, as well as the unintended consequences to the care and maintenance of our highways should this pittance per person be taken from the Highway Trust Fund.
Doesn't anyone know what the cost is when your car hits a pothole and bends the chasis or flattens your tire?
There goes the savings plus!
I think BO should continue to hammer home the fact that HRC is pandering (along with her twin John McCain) and I think this will ressonate in Indiana where the populace is a lot more savy than some other states.

GO OBAMA '08

Obama on TV too | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 1:58 pm EDT

He's live on CNN TV too.

quick vote | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

Which candidate should quit the race 43% say Obama 42% Clinton - just a quick vote
Link

Re: quick vote | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT

hit the other 14 on that page, bad perception right now

Re: quick vote | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 29th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

It's AOL

Don't stress!!

Re: quick vote | Report to Admin

By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

AOL

has a very old demographic...Very Clinton.

SvK

Re: quick vote | Report to Admin

By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

sorry did not mean to offend older barack supporters....

SvK

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

Pretty silly poll so I'm not going to vote since I believe the only answer is that THE ONE THAT HAS ALREADY LOST SHOULD PROBABLY BE THE ONE TO LEAVE!

this is the obama we want to hear from | Report to Admin

By irit_k Apr 29th 2008 at 1:59 pm EDT

barack is absolutely right.... this is a great speech and exactly the kind of thing we need to hear from him... to really speak clearly to the american people about the sacrifices that we all need to make to deal with the difficult problems that we are facing.... hillary and john mc cain are just telling people what they want to hear and not proposing any solutions except the same old same old ....we need to get off of fossil fuels... and it will need some sacrifice from all of us...

Too good ! | Report to Admin

By Willy Hussein Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

Hey guys, this man is too good.

This is what we are fighting for, real solutions, not hal-solutions and half-truths that are only designed to get candidates thru an election.

This man is one of us.

IN and NC for Obama

Let's Get to Work...OBAMA '08

Love this guy!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

Just telling the truth the way it is.

Not what we want to hear, but what we need to hear.

Thank you Barack.

I am FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

conference | Report to Admin

By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

conference up on cnn.com

I'm Gonna Need a Sedative after this Primary Season! | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:00 pm EDT

My blood pressure is rising everyday, with the drama and intrigue!!! Stop the drama, and just NOMINATE OBAMA!!!

Re: I'm Gonna Need a Sedative after this Primary Season! | Report to Admin

By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 2:03 pm EDT

I need one NOW :)

Re: I'm Gonna Need a Sedative after this Primary Season! | Report to Admin

By JK57 Apr 29th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

I have to say I'm glad Barack did this. I don't think Rev. Wright proved to be his friend.

BO Missed Perfect Opportunity! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT

He just commented on how he was opposed to Wright's admiration of Louis Farrakhan BUT HE DIDN'T MENTION THAT RENDELL IS A FAN OF FARRAKHAN'S TOO! THAT WAS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO GET THAT OUT THERE! WHY DIDN'T HE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT? (BO is too nice)

Re: BO Missed Perfect Opportunity! | Report to Admin

By lawyers4obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

Can some of you please fill those of us in that can't get the stream at work?

Dying to know how Obama handled the media led W issue.

Re: BO Missed Perfect Opportunity! | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

I think some one said earlier, Obama through him under bus.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

I see it a bit differently.

Rev. Wright walked out into the middle of a freeway, wearing a large neon sign saying "hit me".

I think BHO is doing the only thing he can do. He is speaking from his heart. He is speaking his truth.

I have faith in the American people, the people whose hopes have been raised up by this movement, the voters in Indiana and North Carolina.

-- stan

Re: BO Missed Perfect Opportunity! | Report to Admin

By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT

I totally agree with Stanley.
Rev. Wright walked out into the middle of a freeway, wearing a large neon sign saying "hit me".

Barack did NOT throw Rev Wright under the bus. I like Stanley's metaphor.

Wright hit Barack and he hit him back, so to speak.

He said that the Wright that has spoken in the last couple of days is not the Wright he knew, and that obviously Wright does not know him either, since for Wright to say that Obama is just acting like a politician proves that Wright does not know the true man, his values, integrity and committment to the American People.

NOW - let's get to the phones - IN needs us.

Re: BO Missed Perfect Opportunity! | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

In a nutshell, he is repudiating Wright and his latest comments but added that he understood that Wright felt attacked and felta need to defend himself but that he questioned the timing of Wright's recent appearances.

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

Like others, I'm at work and would really like to know what Barack said. Could someone please pose an overview?

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By Amylouise in idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

I can't hear the questions, but I can hear BO's responses. He is answering with a lot of "uhhs" "ahhhs" "uuus" that made him sound unsure. I know he is clear in his ideas, I wish he would speak more clearly at times (without the fillers). He is better than he is doing.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 29th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

I think he's doing fine.

He's thinking. He's thinking very hard. He's reaching into spaces inside that very few of us ever have to make contact with.

All of this on the fly. With an MSM and VRWC and HRC campaign waiting to jump on anything they can twist.

And I think it comes across just fine. I think most folks watching understand that the pauses indicate deep thought.

-- stan

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

I agree - Barack simply likes to engage his brain before his mouth - something many more politicians (and many more of ANY group) should probably practice.

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By TV Apr 29th 2008 at 4:13 pm EDT

Regarding "uhhs" and "ahhhs", Obama has also spoken that way, not matter what the topic is. It is his thought processes in action, where he has to make a pause in order to articulate his response more accurately.

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By TV Apr 29th 2008 at 4:15 pm EDT

Oops, I meant Obama has "always" (not "also") spoken that way.

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By Cyn "Grab a Mop" in Philly suburb Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

He said that the Reverend he saw yesterday, is not the Reverend he knew while attending church. He said whatever relationship he had with rev wright has changed now. He does not subscribe to the views wright expressed. WRight does not speak for him or his campaign.

(I'm trying to type the highlights being show on the screen :)

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By Vish Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

Huff Post has a sort of transcript. Simply refresh to get more info. Link
I'm proud of him. He needed to do this.

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By Humble Supporter of OBama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

This is good to know.
This shows that super delegates saw through the hype. They knew that win 10 additional super delegates is not going to help Hillary catch up.

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By Jonathan Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

You forgot one more?

Link

Paul Kirk (MA) endorses Obama;

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By Cee in MD Awaiting that Sweet announcement: "Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States"!!!!!!! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT

A NEW DAY FOR RAISING HOPE

A number of us have been communicating and we'd like to try something with you. Starting now (noon Eastern time Tuesday), we'd like to see if we can get this site RAMPED UP ON HOPE for 24 hours. RAMPED UP ON HOPE!

What's that mean?

Can we get postings for 24 hours beginning at noon Eastern on Tuesday that ONLY show how we've been changed by this campaign; or how our view of politics has changed FOR THE BETTER; or how we've connected with new people, especially those we'd never otherwise come in contact with (through posting, calling, rallies, etc.); or how we have had our hopes for our country and the world raised by this movement?

Can we get postings for 24 hours beginning at 8 a.m. EDT on Wednesday that mention NO piece of negativity? NO depression, NO criticisms (justified or not) of the MSM, or individual coverage, or of Senator Clinton, or her campaign, even of Senator McCain, about Wright, or about bitter"?

(If you need to vent in the next 24 hours, there are other sites that are available to you. And, its, a free country and a free speech site, so this is not the "law", just a gentle request.)

If you're for that, how about replying NOW with your agreement to this message? Then, sometime during today, copy this message and post it under your name.

And, separately, start the ball rolling at noon or later on Tuesday with a message of hope for the rest of us.

We can do this! And, remember -

BARACK OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

No Thank You CeCe,
Please tell us why you support Barack and how your life has changed by this campaign.

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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Apr 29th 2008 at 2:02 pm EDT

Obama on TV

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By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

Would you consider making a public profile please!

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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

Hilary's surrogate arranged RW press club yesterday. she knew It will distract Obama and hilary can campaign on issues.

HILARY IS SO MEAN AND DIVISIVE. CREATING A FIGHT AND MISUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN OBAMA AND RW.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 29th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

I joined that club the LAST time Rev. Wright was all over the news...

...& it's been great ever since :D

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By Karen Hussein kaffiyeh wearing American who thinks Reggie Love has an awesome job Apr 29th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

Andrew Sullivan. (I am not posting the link because when I go to a link, it takes forever to get back)

So many readers seem to be feeling it. I have too. But remember what we're dealing with here: last fall, no one gave Obama a chance. It was always a very long shot. When I wrote that Obama piece, Clinton was ahead by at least 20 points and it wasn't budging a jot. Every pundit also expected the classic Clinton-Giuliani set-up for 2008: the perfect boomer red-blue battle. It didn't happen. The Republicans, from a smaller and demoralized base, gave us McCain. And the Clintons have lost the mathematical chance of winning the nomination by any fair means. The change has already happened.

Obama is a freshman senator; he is 46 years old; he is African-American; he is a liberal - even if he is very gifted in talking to conservatives. He has taken on the biggest brand and machine in American politics, the Clintons, and won. If you didn't think this would be an uphill struggle, you've been deluded. Of course, race will not go away; it will come back again and again and again. Of course, generational resistance will not go away: Obama is a big leap for the over 50s for all sorts of reasons. Of course, the usual Rovian tactics will be used against him - brutally. He does represent real change - culturally, politically, and in terms of global politics. Politicians who represent real change do not win easily; they usually require a real crisis to rise. That's how RFK and MLK emerged - in crisis, after being smeared (sometimes with a grain of truth) and finally assassinated. That's how Reagan and Thatcher emerged. We forget how their chances were considered flimsy for so long.

Obama is still in this; and the Wright fiasco gives him a chance to remove this cloud and address it again. He has the most votes, the most states, the most money, the most new voters and the most delegates and the most Senators on his side. This is no time for a failure of nerve - on the part of the Obama team or his supporters.

The only way past this is through it. And it's not just up to Obama; it's up to those of us who see him as a vehicle for real change.

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By Joseph Apr 29th 2008 at 2:04 pm EDT

With some polls now showing Hillary Clinton polling as well or better than Barack Obama against the presumptive republican nominee, with the resurgence of the Reverend Wright flap, and with Obama’s inability to win over blue collar voters in America’s rust belt, have come renewed questions of Obama’s electability. Hillary Clinton, and her supporters are laying out a case, and have been for months, for her nomination on the basis of her being the more electable of the two candidates; the only one of the two with the ability to beat John McCain in November.

That case, however, leaves out a vital variable: the candidates’ respective paths to the nomination. Barack Obama can go on to win the nomination in a manner that will be fair and well-earned. For Clinton, her only remaining path to the nomination, involves the democratic party’s presidential nomination going to the person with less pledged delegates, less votes and whose won less states, by virtue of party insiders. Such a case, although fully within party rules, will be perceived both by the American public and by the world, as an undemocratic overturning of the will of the people.

Such a scenario, would disenfranchise some of the democratic party’s most pivotal voting blocks. How much of the black vote will Hillary Clinton get if it is perceived that the nomination, and therefore the presidency, was stripped from the only legitimate black candidate in the countries history? It's not only a matter of how much of the black vote she would get, but also, how many black voters will even bother to vote in a general election? And why should they? Should she win the nomination, this primary campaign will serve as a striking reminder that their votes don’t matter anyways.

What of the new generation of voters that Obama has brought into the process; the hundreds of thousands of younger voters, who for the first time in their lives, are engaged in the political process. What will their first impression of that process be, if they are forced to watch as their hours of volunteering, phone-banking and involvement are brushed aside by 800 individuals with the power to overturn the votes of 30 million. Will they vote for Hillary Clinton in November? Will they ever vote again? volunteer again? The answer is likely a resounding no.

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By Joseph Apr 29th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Or the almost 1.5 million people who have donated to Barack Obama’s campaign, how will they feel if their hard-earned money is tossed aside by the DNC? Will they vote in the fall? Will they vote for Hillary Clinton? Will they donate?

This is not only an issue for this general election, but an issue that the democratic party will have to contend with for the foreseeable future. Through every senatorial, congressional and presidential election in that future, a future in which the votes of millions had been overturned by the votes of a few, the party will struggle as these voters either sit on the sidelines, or vote republican. The democratic party has now, this election year, a chance to build up a base of young voters that will be relied on to win elections for the next fifty years - they are getting dangerously close to squandering that opportunity.

What kind of an example will such a situation set for the world, (and this year more than ever, the world is watching) when we, America, we who so loftily proclaim our democratic ideals, who have focused our entire foreign policy approach to spreading American democracy, how will we be perceived if we allow such a thing to happen? What right will we have, to criticize and impose sanctions on President Mugabe and others like him, for not upholding the will of their people, when we ourselves don’t do it. This is not simply a nightmare scenario for the democratic party, but also another nail into the coffin of America’s standing in the world.

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By Joseph Apr 29th 2008 at 2:05 pm EDT

Hillary Clinton’s entire rational for remaining in the contest is her ability to fight the republican attack machine and win a general election. On a singular level, a legitimate argument can be made highlighting Hillary Clinton’s advantage in electability over Barack Obama, but taking into account the candidates’ paths to the nomination, it becomes patently obvious that any such advantage will be negated by the divisions and perceptions that such a situation would breed. Can Hillary win a general election as the democratic frontrunner? Certainly. Can she win a general election after being granted the nomination, not by virtue of her accomplishments, but by virtue of her relationships to democratic insiders? That remains to be seen, but with the party as divided as it currently is, and a situation in which the voices of over 15 million people would have been wrongfully silenced, it’s highly unlikely.

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By HARRY -"OBAMA IS 44; OUR NATION IS THE VICTOR! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

Joseph:

Spot on brother! Your analysis couldn't be better stated.

Hillary Clinton may (in some polls) be polling better vs. Mccain than Barack for another, simple reason. And I don't think it is MSM bias IMO.

When you are ahead (as BO has been for awhile) everyone's focus is on you (in this case BO) as the presumptive nominee, tending to ignore the candidate behind (HRC).

Why? Simply put becasue the MSM is doing 'due diligence" on who they already see as the candidate.

IF HRC were to actually be the leader or the actual candidate, BOOM, they will come down on her like a ton of bricks.

It won't be pretty, and HRC's polls compared to McCain will drop like a lead balloon.

So, we should not obsess over whether HRC polls a little better (and only in some polls) than Obama; rather we should be amazed that after all the battering that Barack is still ahead of McCain.

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By Anne933 Apr 29th 2008 at 2:06 pm EDT

Hi everyone!

When I went to the Huffington link awhile I go, a light bulb struck. Link

I was reading what Dukakis was saying when it struck me. Each one of us needs to be informed about our local Democratic situation. Google it and call you County folk to tell them how and why you support Senator Obama. They are the ones with links to the Super Delegates. If we bombard them with the energy we have here, it might shake a few more loose.

Dukakis said: ......"So how come the other guy’s ahead?” he asked. “Because at least in the caucus states, he and his people understood better than the Clinton people what it takes to win.”

Sen. Obama needs to improve his organization too, Mr. Dukakis said. “Obama hasn’t done anywhere near as good a job at the precinct level in the primary states as I would have expected,” he said. “There was no precinct-based organization in Massachusetts. None.” ........

Think about it. Let them know what you are willing to do when our guy is the nominee.

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

Please write your visceral response -- first opinions:

Obama's remarks - Offensive to AA's or not?

Obama's remarks - Offensive to non-AA's or not?

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By LINDA FROM COSPGS Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

No and No

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

Me (non-AA); I think his comments were helpful for him, and show that he's willing to be tough when he needs to be.

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By Keira Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

what did he say?

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

He's still on CNN. I think they'll replay it many times today.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

Link

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

Essentially, he's saying that Wright contradicted everything Obama beleives in, and that Wright yesterday was NOT the person that Wright was for the last 20 years.

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 29th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT

Go away!

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

Since when are WE your market research tool?!?!

WTF!!!!!

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

WTF? I am a huge Obama supporter. I am just looking for other Obama supporters' responses (positive or negative). I am watching Obama on TV, and want to see how AA's respond to it, as opposed to Non-AA's.

There were comments above that said, "Obama needs to walk a fine line with AA's so as not to lose their support in NC" -- so quit it with grilling me on this one.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

what?

he isn't going to craft his response to be in accord with any focus groups. he's going to say what he believes.

if they offend anyone, that's too bad. they'll have to deal.

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By Tking Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

This is such a sensitive matter because of Church and AA. I think we would all be best served by allowing Obama to say what he is saying and leave it alone. And I believe this has the potential to divide us here on this link lets realize that what are goal is.

And not let something that we have had no control over destroy what we are building. The Trolls will be out. Let’s not respond at all. Please I’m saying this out of desperation for us. I have mixed emotions on the issue and no I did not think all that RW has said is wrong just most of yesterday news. I am sure there are many that feel this way so let’s show some respect and allow this time of separation to take place.

Love yall thanks.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

what do you feel mixed about? barack did the right thing.

doesn't mean the hard truths about policy and race relations wright tried to convey have been nullified. it was questioning barack's character that was unacceptable.

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By Zenovia From Greenville SC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

As an AA female I am not offended.

I have left a church before because of a strong difference of opinion with my pastor, and people are crazy to think that folks never leave an AA church for one reason or another. I'm not mad at ya. Barack do what ya gotta do! we ALL have your back.

OBAMA 08'

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

I Am African American and want him to denounce Wright

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

I am a non AA. I do not find his remarks offensive. I suppose the remark about the government and AIDS is the most controversial thing he said. Well, if we remember the US government has a history of doing experiments, etc. on poor blacks. Look at how, for a test, the government tested the effects of untreated syphilis on poor blacks. They let them suffer just for statistics. Deplorable. Most Americans do not know of this "scientific" experiment. I am a RN and have studied it. It is true.

While I don't believe that the US did anything to cause AIDS I do believe that the governments reaction to the epidemic was way too slow. Some say that this is due to the people afflicted with the HIV virus were gays and blacks.

I can see how someone with Wright's history could perceive the AIDS government relation.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT

these are the 2 books wright cited:

Link

http://www.amazon.com/Medical- Apartheid-Experimentation-Amer icans-Colonial/dp/076791547X

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

AA and not offended. SHOCKED is a better word. I guess it did offend Barack a lot about the implication that Barack was just a politican... I thought that was bad of Wright - but I like Wright and Farrakhan. One doesn't mean to denounce the other. Barack will be a great President - for ALL citizens of the US.
I do not know how people will feel. But Wright was very odd during the question answer period.

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

I really reacted to your question the way I did because it sounds JUST like one of those stupid aol, cnn, fox, yadda yadda polls. And what does it do? It puts us in two different camps. What's the point?!?! This is sooo much deeper than an opinion poll.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

Phil,
I appreciate your concern about the AA and the non-AA. Thank you for questions. Now, let me add that I am an AA and unless Obama decided to strangle Wright on live television, he could not offend me.

I am at school so I cannot watch the comments, but it is obvious that this is what Wright wanted. He has been goading Obama all week and I personally believe that he is angry that Obama did not defend his statements the first time.

I pray that this helps Obama, but I know that he and Michelle are heartbroken. It is a painful thing to leave one's church or to break with one's pastor. My heart goes out to his family.

The AA voters will side with Obama. I believe that we understand that this had to be done.

Much love,
CeCe

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By Karshi and Tina "Kiss Your Surge Goodbye, McCain" Smith Apr 29th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

I'm a Black woman and again, I'm with CeCe on this one!!!

Though I'm at work and can't see it, this essentially leaves HRC with nothing...oh, and her friends, the republicans. She said that Wright was a liability, and he was. Though he was smart, he's proven, intentionally or not, to harm Obama's chances for POTUS. In order for BO to shake the hate of MSM/HRC/some SuperDs who's afraid of this relationship, he had to let go of his only liability.

What argument does HRC have now? The liability no longer exists.

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By GoBO 08 Apr 29th 2008 at 4:35 pm EDT

I'm an AA and I think Rev. Wright was not speaking like a Christian and BO should distance himself from anyone who is self-promoting or trying to divide us. Looks like Rev. Wright's friendship with the Clintons is stronger then his friendship with the Obamas and I am disappointed in the Clintons and the Rev.

So much for the past
Let's get to work for the future.

♪ ♫ YES WE CAN! ♪ ♫ OBAMA'08! ♪ ♫

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By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:07 pm EDT

Am watching Obama and I think this is one of the hardest things he has ever done.

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By Keira Apr 29th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT

why? please explain .. can't watch right now.

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

I agree. I think he's coming across as very sincere.

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By JK57 Apr 29th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT

I agree, Kelly. I am sure he loves Rev. Wright and this has been so painful to him and Michelle. But Rev. Wright didn't seem to have the same concern for Barack.

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By maria from europe Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

i agree... hope media gets it... and just moves to issues

he is a great man xxx bless him

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By Tking Apr 29th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

They will not move on they are going in for the kill they will spin this and connect it to his judgement

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By lawyers4obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

Please fill me in -- at work can't see video's here.... dying to know -- he is in such a tough spot -- this has to be emotionally draining on him --

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By sdfdf Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

Please tell me what did he say. I'm at work and don't know how to find the press conference info. Please tell me, what did he say?!!!!

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

I am watching with dismay, what Obama is saying now will damage him more than anything Rev. Wright has said or done. I am seriously wondering if I should continue supporting Obama....he is now playing 'old style Washington politics' I am saddened by this.

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

Who do you recommend? HRC - the Liar or McCain the Warmonger? Barack is not perfect and he can't please everyone. You aren't even American

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By nstand Apr 29th 2008 at 3:18 pm EDT

Newone,
I am AA, 60 years old, and, I have two word for you "GO AWAY". Barack did what he had to do. We all are depending on him to take us into a united future in this country.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 29th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

I must disagree.

Rev. Wright let his ego control his mouth. In so doing, he damaged this campaign, and this nation.

Barack is speaking his truth and his heart.

I think we are all, atheiststs/agnostics/faithful alike, praying that we can pass through this test as we have passed through all others.

Barack's campaign is a poultice, drawing out 500 years of racisim on this continent. What is coming to the surface is nasty nasty stuff. But he is dealing with it courageously and in the most forthright manner, amidst an MSM and pack of political entities that are taking advantage of this moment to attack a seemingly-weakeded Barack.

We all must dig down deeply inside ourselves and try to bring up similar wellsprings of hope, intelligence, and courage.

-- stan

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

After listening to Barack's statement, what's your opinion?

Me? My mouth is still hanging open. I'm stunned. Overall, I think he came off looking strong. He said what he had to say, and I believed him.

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By Keira Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

what did he say?

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

Yes. What did he say? I'm at work and don't have access to info. Is Barack okay? I know this had to be really, really hard for him. The MSM forced him to this position. Could someone provide some specifics?

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By Rachel Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

The bottom line of what Barack said, which is what I observed having seen all three presentations Wright gave in last 3 days, is that Wright made himself into a characture by his "performance." He gave him credit for the many contributions he has made to the Church and the community, but several statements made were against his (Obama's) core beliefs, including the part on HIV aids, Farrakhan's position among AA, and making a parallel between US policy and terrorists.

He came across very well and differentiated himself in just the right way, in my opinion.

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By Obama08NOW Apr 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

I feel bad for him, wife, kids!!

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By Hansr Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

Since I didn't see it, I have no opinion.

I do have a strong desire for a summary though...

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By Rachel Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

He is doing great! He is proving, at least to me, that he is authentic, that he is strong, that he is willing to stand and defend what he believes is right. Every time he has been challenged he he faces the test. My respect for him grows every time.

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

I think I am going to struggle to continue supporting Obama to be honest. I feel very let down by Senator Obama at this moment

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

Why? Rev. Wright implied that Barack was dismissing his views for political convenience. Rev. Wright took center stage to Barack's disadvantage, even knowing that while Barack can respect many of his views, he DOES NOT speak for Barack's campaign.

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By Karen Hussein kaffiyeh wearing American who thinks Reggie Love has an awesome job Apr 29th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT

Newone--

This is a battle that Obama MUST win in order to win the war. By that I mean, he must settle this issue as much as possible in order to win the nomination and win the general election. Please do not think less of him for it. The man must do what he has to do so that he can move on and lead us all in this movement to bring CHANGE and HOPE and PROGRESS and HONOR and INTEGRITY and TRUE PATRIOTISM to America once again.

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By TBB Apr 29th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT

Let down, why ? I think he was put in a very tough position by Rev Wright. He needed to distinquish his polictical beliefs from those of Wright. The fact that he appeared to be deliberating during his comments shows that he is hurt but what has transpired and is sincere in what he once felt for Wright and his beliefs. It is also clear that this is more than polictical for him.

I think the fact that there is a strain between Obama and Wright can help the campaign, by easing the idea that Obama has adopted Wrights views or that their relationship should be an impediment to his presidency.

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

To DIGG articles go here: Link or hit the DIGG link at the bottom of each post.

TODAY

Proof Of Clinton's Illegal Push Polling in NC Link
A Choice Not an Echo 2008 Link
Obama The Intrepid Link

YESTERDAY

Obama Hits Bread & Butter Issues Link
PPP Calls NC Closer Link
Rev. Wright's Detroit Speech in Four Videos Link
How Jeremiah Wright Helps the Obama Campaign Link

SUNDAY

Obama Needs to Tell Where He Stands Link
Clinton's Amnesia Persists, Hayden Reveals Link
Governor Rendell Honors Louis Farrakhan Link
Puerto Rico Primary Information Link
Obama Most Electable By Far Link
Obama, McCain, Clinton on Economy Link
More Superdelegates Move to Obama Link
Obama and Dan Rather Discuss The Campaign Link

STRATEGY

My New Obama Magic Number -- 59 Link
Obama's Victory Margins Dwarf Clinton's Link
Edwards People Move to Obama Link
Obama Campaign Should Run People Ads Link

BARACK

Obama Cooper Union Speech on The Economy Link
Obama's Deep Roots -- As Now, So in 1995 Link
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By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Apr 29th 2008 at 2:08 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the April 29th *morning* news content!

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

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

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

You can also help spread the word by "Digging" this news site: Link

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By ObamaBob NSB Apr 29th 2008 at 2:09 pm EDT

Sen. Obama is sounding like most of us on the blogs all morning..

Enough's enough. Get off the stage Rev.

Well done Barack Obama!

YES WE CAN!!

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By ObamaBob NSB Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

That's the way! Duke it out Ba Rocky and stand in there for every last question they have on another 'distraction'!

Maybe they'll get their fill of it..

I would subscribe to not mentioning Wright's name again..

BYE, BYE AND BACK TO THE ISSUES!!

YES WE CAN!!

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By JK57 Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

And I think it's sad that the media has made this such a spectacle and basically his relationship with his church and pastor is forever changed.

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By Sam from ATL Apr 29th 2008 at 3:07 pm EDT

Rev Wright made himself a spectacle. His statements were outrageous and not based on fact. He basically threw Obama under the bus and called him a phony. That was untrue and uncalled for. IMO, that's not the behavior of any kind of spiriutal being, nevermind a pastor.

Wright denounced Obama. Obama gave Wright the benefit of the doubt way back with his Philly race speech. Wright severed their relationship, not vice versa.

Obama continues to be a real class act. What a strong, wise, compassionate, honest and admirable leader and future President.

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

Frankly I'm beginning to believe that he is just too good for us, for America, too honest, too decent and better than we are smart enough to grasp or cling too. He's the best damn thing to happen to this country and I am freaking fedup with watching everybody try to eff him over. Listen to who the hell he is and either believe or get the hell out of the way... or we are going to sabotage what is truly our best chance at having true leadership and good for our country. He deserves way better from all of us.

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By Telperion "Not this Time" in DC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Hear, hear!

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

Exactly.

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By lawyers4obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

AMEN!

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

It is too bad that Rev. Wright felt the need to go with his national notoreity and go for shock value. Barack is being very clear, but you can tell this is so difficult for him. He REALLY does not like being equated with Rev. Wright's views. He is clearly denouncing it. He WILL not have it. He could not be more clear.

What seems to offend him the most is his pastor's implyiing that Barack agrees with him, but was just saying what he had to, to be political.

It is very hard. The neo-cons are of course going to insist that Barack agreed with Wright all along and still does OR was duped and had poor judgement. The fact is people change. They grow old and they grow foolish. This is what happened to his pastor and it is not Barack's fault.

I think Barack was right from the start...those who weren't going to vote for him anyway, still aren't. The rest of us are. Period.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

It is clear that a large portion of the American People want to rid D.C. of special interest politics. We all know that those special interest groups are afraid, very afraid, and are all backing either McBush or Hillary. We need to get the word out that the only path to beginning the process of cleaning up government and getting rid of speccial interest money and influence is to send Barak to the White House!

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By Willy Hussein Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

Hey guys, good job to this campaign for fighting back. You guys rock.

Don't forget HUMOR:
Obama on Jay Leno: "I think I am fighting three people in this race, McCain, Hillary, and Rev. Wright"
"I changed my mind. I think I am going to consider one of my opponents as V.P.: Rev. Wright. Think about it. He has served 6 years in the military, and he can bring out the Christian vote."

The underlying theme we want to send to voters throughout the rest of this election: "This man cares about us."

Let's Get to Work...OBAMA '08

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:10 pm EDT

After listening to Obama right now, I am becoming worried! for the first time!

We all need to pray hard!

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By Larry IN MD: Obama the next POTUS Apr 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

Why are you worried? This is showing his strength and ability to hit things head on.

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By JakeBarnes Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

why?

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

Don't be! This is one of the best things to come out of the dreck that you-know-who put him through. Barack is shining right now, and the nation and the DNC (SD's included) are taking note how he can handle the constant vetting!

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

Why? I Barack okay? Why are you worried?

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By Gemini Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

why are you worried???? He is doing a good job.

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By WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE MR. PRESIDENT!!! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

Will you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE STOP all your alarmist comments!

If you have no faith consider aligning yourself with the liar and panderer

We need positivity here!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

Typical, THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

However, I do see your point. But dont be trying to push me off this bus. I put some gas in this Bus.lolol

But you did make me smile. I sound silly. love

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

Ok, you guys pray for me, I love President Obama. I can feel his pain in this and his wife. I just want every thing to work out for his family and all of us. Americans.

I really in tears now! And I guess because all of this has happened!

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

So you should be...because Obama is going to lose some of his core support after this. I think he is losing me....luckily I am not eligible to vote as a foreigner but I think many AA's will feel very betrayed by this.

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By Telperion "Not this Time" in DC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

yeah well so -called "african-americans" are not a monolithic group anymore than european americans are a monolithic group.

so don't worry about the "african-american" vote - worry about the VOTE. i am sick and tired of my vote being diminished and denigrated simply b/c of my ancestry.

i am bi-racial, so i am both, and i will support obama to the end of days. so don't worry about my "african -american" vote. *rolling my eyes

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By nstand Apr 29th 2008 at 3:41 pm EDT

I am AA, and I will support Barack ujntil the wnd of days too.

Barack 08

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By Obama Diva Extraordinaire Apr 29th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

I'm AA and I couldn't be more proud of Obama.

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By Julia "H" From NC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

I to am AA and my vote and no one else I know in NC is going anywhere accept to the next POTUS Barack Obama. I think he did great and I am so proud of our guy.

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By Canada4Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT

Well it took a lot of courage to come out and say what he did, especially before NC primary. I think that's what you want need in a President. So you can't fault him for that. Will he lose some support? Sure. Will some AA leaders come out hard on him? Probably. But you know at the end of the day you can never please everyone. You just can't.

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By TBB Apr 29th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

Troll alert. You have yet to explain your concern?

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By Karshi and Tina "Kiss Your Surge Goodbye, McCain" Smith Apr 29th 2008 at 3:53 pm EDT

Don't speak for me! I'm an AA woman and he did what he needed to do. We (all of us) need him in the White House.

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By ChicagoMK Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

Here is what I want to say. I am an African American. We are not a MONOLITH. We come in all shapes and sizes with many different views. There is no such thing as "the African American vote." Sen. Obama did the right thing here. Rev. Wright pushed him to this. He could have just done the Bill Moyers interview and the NAACP event (even) but the Monday National Press Club performance was HORRIBLE. I have spoken to members of my family across the country and the verdict is the same: "Sen. Obama NEEDS TO CUT TIES WITH THIS NUTCASE." He is a brilliant nutcase but a nutcase still the same. This was needed. It may not gain him any new votes but this is OK with me. Sen. Obama is speaking to HIS OWN VISION of the world. He is NOT Rev. Wright.

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By Vee Apr 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

I don't think Senator Obama has watched the Bill Moyers interview with reverend Wright.
He only watched the Q&A session yesterday.

I'm very concerned. This is wrong. I actually think THE WAY he addressed this IS a mistake. Regardless how wrong reverend Wright's way was in expressing his view, I too think Senator Obama's response to his way is the wrong one.

Senator Obama is saddened by reverend Wright act yesterday, I am saddened by Senator Obama's act in this press conference. I hope in the future he will learn from this. I still WANT him to be our POTUS more than anything, but for the 1st time I'm disappointed in his action.

I also know it's not easy to be in his position. Just as much I'm disappointed, there'll be others who approve & support it. If he act in a way that I approve, there'll be plenty of those who don't. But, he made his stands knowing full well the implications, I respect him for that.

Senator Obama has my support ALL THE WAY even if when we disagree. This is one of those times when we disagree and it won't be the last.

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By hopeful mama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

I think what made him decide to do this is the fact that his beliefs as a person were questioned, that his Philadelphia speech was implied to be political posturing instead of it showing his real vision. You can see his pain but you can also see his resolve to stand true to who he is.

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By Colin Inspired by President Obama' s proper bearings and strong visionary leadership. Apr 29th 2008 at 3:20 pm EDT

Vee, I agree with both you and Hopeful mamma. I am saddned, but I understand.

Barack Obama is determined to forge a new unifying politics in America for solving many of our intractable problems. I will stand by the good Senator. It has been my own mission in my personal relationships, before his super nova brilliance brought hope, for that reality sooner than later, of a once in a lifetime transformational political figure in our national leadership.

Rev Wright cannot be censored, but I hope he will join the process of upholding his own prideful beautiful legacy of uplifting a broken and marginalized community on the South Side Chicago within a larger better American story. He has to be part of the change as well. He cannot remain stuck on zero.

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By Sarah Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

Barack on MSNBC now!

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By Sarah Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

Barack just totally denounced everything that Wright has said the last few days. He said he is very disappointed.

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By SoCalHopeMonger Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

His words were strong but they were much needed! I'm so glad he's decided to make this statement.

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By Theresa "Offering an olive branch to Clinton and McCain supporters" from NY Apr 29th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

I agree, Karen.

Barack highlighted the fact that Rev. Wright's words were 'antithical' to what this campaign is about.

He said Rev. Wright's comments yesterday --"Made me angry and made me sad."

He mentioned the timing of Rev. Wright's appearances and how they were distracting the American public from what is really important, how we are struggling.

I applaud Barack and HQ for being strong and taking charge. Bravo!

Now, let's win this! Onto to NC and IN!

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

My heart is so heavy that Senator Obama has to give a press conference, of all things, about his Pastor.

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By Peanuts Apr 29th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT

Darn I missed the press conference but I'm glad he did what was needed.

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By Brian in St. Louis Apr 29th 2008 at 2:11 pm EDT

I haven't been paying attention to the election much the past week or so. I'll admit I was getting turned off by the tone that not only the process was taking but our campaign as well. Having heard Baracks speeches over the past few days, I can say that I'm pretty psyched about his new found energy and hope for the original premise of this campaign. I feel like this is the beginning of a positive turning point in what has been a pretty dark few weeks.

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By Amylouise in idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

me too.

Then I read the various papers and blogs and am watching the current press conference Q&A on CNN. I hope he can keep up the wonderful new tone that I saw yesterday at town halls. Yesterday, when I watched his morning town hall, I felt like I got my campaign back. I hope we can keep it.

I like being part of the most diverse campaign. I like being part of an honorable, honest, problem-solving campaign. I don't want to be part of a on-defensive campaign. How can WE be the campaign to set the tone instead of just reacting to the tone of other candidates and spin?

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By Lori from Merced, CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

Somebody asked about "Dreams from my Father" a couple of minutes ago. I have found a website that is promoting it. The website also supports Obama. You may share it.

Link

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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

nOW THAT Obama has called "rants" "wrong" "destructive" on RW's performance...

now CNN will say, "Obama didn't have to throw him under the bus...RW spoke the truth about america. he wasn't all wrong.."!

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By Amylouise in idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

lol. probably. Now HRC will come out and say "I would have been supportive of my minister if he was trying to clear his name." in that fake maternal voice she uses

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

She will probably, go to Rev. Wrights church now!! and become a member!

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By Michelle Apr 29th 2008 at 3:24 pm EDT

You are 100% correct! That is exactly what MSM is going to do! They are now going to align themselves w/ RW and become a sympathetic supporter. Espousing that he was only speaking his truth. Amazing!

However, as always it amazes me...stuns me really...that guilt by association is the ONLY way to attack Barack. AMAZING!

Sometimes I feel that this nation deserves everything it gets. We elect our officials (for the most part). We have the opportunity of a lifetime to elect a genuinely honest individual who represents the possibility inherent w/in this country. And literally after hearing RW comments MSM and Americans seek to categorize Barack as a RW follower! How dare we diminish the greatness of Barack Obama by what HIS EX-PASTOR believes.

If the same yardstick were applied to all Americans, we each would come up wanting! What Church is perfect? Which pastor is perfect? Which parishioner is perfect? How many of us agree w/ every sermon, word and statement uttered by their pastor...who is merely a man? Barack's judgement called into question? What? To believe in the best in someone speaks about his inability to adequately judge! That's laughable. Why can't most see that!

This is our time! I am extremely proud of Barack and how he has carried himself from the beginning of his political venture. Look at the man, look at his life, look at his deeds and judge him based on that!

Barack Obama has my support! Barack Obama for President of the United States!

And, another thing...if you had any doubts...remember...

Yes We Can!

Love ya!

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By Kyle "a CHANGE GONNA COME" Greene Apr 29th 2008 at 2:12 pm EDT

Rev Wright has done the unthinkable to Barack. After seeing him speak at the NAACP and on Bill Moyer I thought he was pretty good in reflecting who he was. HOWEVER, he showed his ass on Monday and I cannot understand what Rev. Wright was thinking.

BARACK WE STAND WITH YOU IN CUTTING TIES WITH REV. WRIGHT!! He has lost all RESPECT and CREDIBILTY TO ME AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN. He doesn't need to defend my black church we are all GOOD!!

THANK SEN. OBAMA FOR SPEAKING OUT SO STRONGLY AGAINST HIS POSITIONS AND STANCES. WE WANT MORE OUT OF ALL AMERICANS EVEN YOU REV. WRIGHT!!

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By S v K Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

Question for African Americans on this blog......

Will Baracks's "throwing" Wright under the bus cost us Black Votes??

SvK

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

No. I am AFRICAN AMERICAN, and will always suppot Barack. I am 59 years old and understand my community and Barack is doing what he has to do. I understand Rev. Wright, but he went too far!

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

Absolutely NOT!!!

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 2:23 pm EDT

And by the way, he is not throwing him under the bus.

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By nstand Apr 29th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

I am AA, and I applaude Barack for his strength and courage. I voted for him once, and I will vote for him again.

Barack 08

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By lawyers4obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

AA here -- well 1/2 white and 1/2 black and Barrack has my support 100% and my families the black, white, and brown!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

1/2 white and 1/2 black, 100% with Obama all the way to the White House.

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By Tking Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

I cant speak for all AA'S and you should not expect anyone e;se to, this does not help right now. Its called sensitivity.

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By Kyle "a CHANGE GONNA COME" Greene Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

Going to the barber shops and just around my community a lot of African Americans are FEED UP BIG TIME with Rev. Wright. He does speak some sense to the AA community but a lot of the stuff he's saying he can't back it up with sound FACTS!! The AA community see's Barack as our ONLY chance of HOPE for the future where we can tell our young black males that they can grow up and reach for the moon and if they fall they'll still be among the STARS!!! Barack has inspired us to REACH, and HOPE and CHALLENGE the unimaginable.

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

I don't think so. My husb and I were discussing this this morning, and we concluded that won't be the case.

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By maria from europe Apr 29th 2008 at 2:22 pm EDT

i am sorry but he didnt do that.... he is making a issue clear... if u ask me the rev did throw obama in front of the bus... obama with this conference stopped the bus...

now media is driving the bus.... we will see :D

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

Yes it will because Obama is now showing himself to be duplicitous. Part of Obama's inspiration is as a result of Rev. Wright and for the sake of political office is denouncing him...so much for the 'audacity of hope' the autobiography he wrote whose title was inspired by Rev. Wright...Obama is now pandering to MSM and they will crucify him for this and he is going to lose a lot of support after this.

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

I competely disagree. People, in particular AA's understand the historical significance of this campaign and what's at stake!

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT

Nonsense. We all know people who have changed, in a serious way, as they get older. Wright remains smart, and well educated and articulate, but he has absolutely NO right to use Barack to promote his own extremist views. Yes, the neo-cons will try to use this, but rational supporters will credit Barack for unequivocally separating himself from this.

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

And newone: Looked at your profile. You do not have a dog in this fight, so stay at home with your negativism.

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By Telperion "Not this Time" in DC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

hell to the naw. he wasn't my pastor... lol besides - its not like hateration is a new thing.

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By ~~~Phyllis~~~Dallas 4 Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Absolutely, NO this will not affect the AA vote...! Rev Wright should be ashame of himself. I am black and I am glad BO denounced him.

I am in tears for Obama right now but he did what he had to do and I am proud of him. I know it was hard. Sometimes you have to break ties with people you love. Let Rev Wright self-destruct by himself. Thanks everyone for your continued support for our candidate.

Love you Obama!

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

I just don't understand Rev Wright.......I was one of his staunchest supporters initially. If I'm hurt and saddened, I can't imagine how Barack and Michelle feel.

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By sdfdf Apr 29th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

Hello all.

I haven't heard the press conference or Obama's stmt but from what I gather in skimming over the blog, he's denouncing what Rev. Wright said. I'm from Il, so he may receive "some" blowback, but speaking for myself, I was shocked, appalled and embarrassed at RW's conduct in front of the national press corp. I have attended Trininty maybe 3 or 4 times, and I know he's controversial, but that "performance" at the national Press Club was too much for me to bear. My husband and I discussed this at length last night and both agreed Obama should distance himself. As for AA voters after the Clintons' conduct in this race, I can't imagine that he will lose too many votes on this primary and they will not vote for Clinton in Nov. Not at 90 plus percent. Count on that. However, my heart is heavy over this matter. RW has tried to make this about the black church and I'm afraid that's more than I can swallow. His post 9/11 remarks were made by him and he should apologize for his conduct. I know that a lot of the HIV/Aids stuff about the govt. has been out there a long time b/c of the Tuskegee experiments, but to embrace Farrakhan on the national stage and the rest of his antics at the NPC was too much for me. I will still donate, canvass, and call for Barack. I will pray for RW and Trinity. This has to be very difficult for all involved. Politically and morally, it was absolutely necessary and the right thing to do. Those are my thoughts.

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

Well said.

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By Rachel Apr 29th 2008 at 2:43 pm EDT

No. Any intelligent person knows that Rev. Wright went too far in his performance on Monday. It's as if Wright wanted to reflect negativity to harm Obama.

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By Peanuts Apr 29th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

No absolutely not! I for one don't see Barack as throwing Rev. Wright under the bus the Rev. threw himself under.

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

AA with Barack all the way! I still love watching Trinity and I still love Barack for POTUS!

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By ForChangeInVA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:54 pm EDT

Nope. Wright did it to himself. He broke the "code" and didn't have Barack's back. If he really cared about Barack, he would have made himself scarce.

I agree with some of Wright's sentiments. Some I don't agree with. His stance on HIV is ridiculous and borders on schizophrenic.

He (Wright) wants to talk about his church, his people all the time...well they had his back. AAs knew what was up. We didn't need him going out on a "press" tour. That was pure ego on his part.

We had his back. He didn't have Barack's. So Barack had to move on for the good of EVERYBODY.

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By Gbenga Apr 29th 2008 at 2:56 pm EDT

I am an AA, i think he did the right thing. Obama gave him a benefit of doubt but the man allowed himself to be used by the Clinton's machine.

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By Michelle Apr 29th 2008 at 3:36 pm EDT

Hurt the African American vote? I can only speak for myself (one African American woman, married w/ two kids). Absolutely not!

But if Barack speaking the truth in any way causes previous supporters to change camp, they never really understood the man and his position in the first place. It is not about the color of your skin...it is so much DEEPER than that!

We really need to get a clue! Educate ourselves and realize there is more to a person then the umbrella of race under which they were born.

Yes, We Can. All of us!

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By Karshi and Tina "Kiss Your Surge Goodbye, McCain" Smith Apr 29th 2008 at 3:56 pm EDT

NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M STAYING RIGHT HERE UNTIL BO IS IN THE WH!

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

I'm sad Cynthia, I want to cry.

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By Keira Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

what? .. did someone die .. is the world coming to an end .. what happened?

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

I'm not watching any news now. I have on Sabrina the Teen Witch.

I take it Barack held a press conference about Rev. Wright. I'm sure my mailbox will be full of e-mail about this.

But I have to say that I trust Barack 100 percent. He is a very wise man and knows what he's doing. I am still hyped up about going down to NC and canvass for Barack. I am definitely a very ardent supporter of his.

This too will pass. I'm already gearing up for voter registration drive.

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By JakeBarnes Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

This man is going to be President. He's handling himself just fine. Keep your head up.

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

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By Henry Apr 29th 2008 at 2:17 pm EDT

Sad.Sad.Sad. Am crying. Barack u caved in to MSM?I didnt like the Q&A myself..but...

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat Apr 29th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Barack never caves. He has to make hard decisions. That's what POTUS does. We must stand behind him. This was forced on him, as will many difficult decisions in the future. I trust him completely.

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By _Stacey_ Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

excuse me? did you watch the rev's press conference? i geuss you dint

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

Yeah, I'm crying

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By ObamaSoccerMama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

Barack didn't cave in to MSM. He stood for US and what WE all stand for... bringing people together despite our color and differences. Look at the BIG picture and don't cower to the smallness the MSM has painted. Change the channel... I did and it feels GOOD!! Now let's move this country forward.

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

No he didn't cave! He was insulted! He was hurt! Did you hear what Rev. Wright said at the Press club during the QA??? I did! I am AA and I thought he made light of who barack is and what he stands for! He repeated taht Barack was just a politician - almost to say with no morals!

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

I watched Rev. Wright's press conference and Q/A. Which bit of that was damaging to Senator Obama?

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT

He belittled Barack as just a politican - like politicians are less than people with morals or believe or cannot be led by God. He implied that Barack wasn't as great as Farrakhan. He made light of the election... by saying i will be a preacher after Nov 5 (election day) and after Jan ( swearing in). He also said that he would come after Barack when he take office - because i guess being a representative of the Gov means you are bad...

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By Mr. PC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

Agree, Cynthia. Very sad. I'm really thinking of moving to Canada, quite honestly. Their media acts like a pack of wolves too, but at least they cover the issues rather than feigning offense over someone's pastor. Totally ridiculous. I really feel sorry for our guy and his family.

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By Peanuts Apr 29th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

I do too. This must be such a painful day for Barack and his family, to loose a pastor and church family all in the same day. Just awful, I'm praying for them.

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By hopeful mama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:57 pm EDT

He has to be true to who he is and I admire him for that. His pain and his resolve is clear for everyone to see.

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By Henry Apr 29th 2008 at 2:13 pm EDT

This is just unfortunate that it has to come to this.This is the only time that I disagree with the campaign.I still love Barack though.

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By Phil from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

YES.

I agree. I'm beginning to hate politics, because of what it can do to such a sincere, GOOD man. But, we need to support Barack. With everything we've got.

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By SoCalHopeMonger Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

He needed to say this. As he said, Rev. Wright showed no concern for him or his dream for the country when he chose to speak out yesterday. He needs to distance himself!

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 29th 2008 at 2:29 pm EDT

Try to resist the hate thing.

It's a trap.

It's esp. dangerous when the anger feels righteous.

Pay attention. Note the behaviors that lead to this sort of situation. But do not hate. It'll kill your soul, and help improve nothing.

Know hope. Make it real.

-- stan

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

That is the whole point of my anger and dismay, Obama is playing politics with the Rev. Wright issue and this is going to be his downfall because now all the questions the Republicans have been asking are now very legitimate....Obama is now saying that everything Rev. Wright said ONLY yesterday ran contrary to what he has been about all his life...so is Obama seriously telling me that he did not know these views and opinions of Rev. Wright having been in his church for 20 years?? The MSM and political opponents are going to finish him on this one and rightly so...I am insensed!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

The only thing you need is JESUS!

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By _Stacey_ Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

try to find ALL the press conferences/interviews in you tube

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By Gail "Who has had ENOUGH" from Pickerington, OH Apr 29th 2008 at 2:44 pm EDT

Obama and Michelle are/were 2 of 10,000 members of this church!!! Obama did what he had to do today and I support that decision 200%!!1

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By Telperion "Not this Time" in DC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

oh for crying out loud - keep up or don't post. obama has said for a LONG TIME NOW that he denounces the controversial statements wright made.

go back to fox news' blog. i really do not need your insipid typing right now.

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By joy Apr 29th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

i beleive in my heart that wright gave obama this opportunity to do this. he knows that the only way barack can sperate himself totally is by the showmanship he did yesterday. Rev wright has just sacrificed himself for barack and us. why do you think he did this just now, because he knows the only thing left for barack to get to the nomination is the white working class who are threatened by wright. i respect him.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

I tend to agree with you Joy. Everything else I have seen, heard, read about Rev. Wright shows him to be an intelligent man of Christ with his heart in the right place.

Though I never watched yesterday's press conference, I certainly heard a lot about it here and, hearing how Barack himself described it just now, it certainly seems out of character.

The third quote I have listed on my profile is "Judge not lest ye be judged."

I will not judge Rev. Wright at this juncture - maybe some years from now hindsight will allow a better view of what has been happening.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

I think it is very plausible that REv. Wright told Barack some time in the last several weeks to just throw him under the bus, but Barack refused. He may have done the only thing he could in order to put clear distance between himself and Barack.

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT

No, I do not think that at all. The are people not puppets. Barack is real and for real - Rev. Wright made it look like Barack was just for show.
I feel bad...
But - NEXT!
We've got an election to win.

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By cerbere Apr 29th 2008 at 3:02 pm EDT

I think that everything is staged. I mean JW acted foolish on purpose and that that was decided long ago...
If not we will have the answer tomorrow, depending
on JW reaction.
If JW does not respond in a harmfull way so it will be ok.
IF JW keeps on making controversy so it might be a problem and a proof that JW has a personal agenda.
But BO did a very good job.

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By cerbere Apr 29th 2008 at 4:32 pm EDT

I think that everything is staged. I mean JW acted foolish on purpose and that that was decided long ago...
If not we will have the answer tomorrow, depending
on JW reaction.
If JW does not respond in a harmfull way so it will be ok.
IF JW keeps on making controversy so it might be a problem and a proof that JW has a personal agenda.
But BO did a very good job.

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

Joy, I wish you were right, but they are crusifying him on the Media right now. Racist people can never be satisfied. They will never vote for him. He is Black. and They are stupid!

Racisium kills everybody!

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By olivia Apr 29th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT

As an AA woman, 63 (old :)) I am HAPPY he has distanced himself from his former pastor. Rev. Wright went to far with that interview yesterday. He had no consideration for Barack (insinuating he is just a politician); no consideration for the campaign. This wonderful man has a chance to be the first AA president, and Rev Wright interjects himself into this campaign and causes this uproar is ridiculous. It wasn't until the news conference YESTERDAY that he went overboard. I am disappointed in the Reverent who has been so beneficial to the community in Chicago, but he obviously have little regard for the AA comunity nationally, the American community, or the world community.

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

I agree. That's why they are putting him through the fire now. They see the writing on the wall.

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By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ Apr 29th 2008 at 2:14 pm EDT

The Democratic Presidential Nomination remains stable. It’s Obama 49%, Clinton 41%

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By JK57 Apr 29th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

Phil, I have hated politics for a very long time for this very reason. It was not until Barack came along that I had reason to hope that maybe things could be different.

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By Doris from MD Apr 29th 2008 at 2:16 pm EDT

In that regard Isack, you are right. This our leader and the next leader of the free world.

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By Tking Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

Let’s not use this as a hammer this is personal and very hurtful thing to have to do.

When I left my church over 10 years ago for some bad reasons, I still have the pain of the lost relationship. Though it was the best thing to do.

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By Amylouise in idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

Thank you for your perspective. I am proud that he is tackling this head on instead of letting it chase him around in the media stories. This way, his response can be the story.

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By ♥USMC Wifey in AZ !!! ♥ - President Obama & Vice President Biden!!!!! Yes We Can!!! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

New thread up!!!!

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By SoCalHopeMonger Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

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By ObamaBob NSB Apr 29th 2008 at 2:18 pm EDT

I have never, never seen him this angry at anyone or anything.

It's the feeling most of us we're feeling that the Rev was purposely trying to hurt Barack both politically and personnaly.

He's handling it very well and people are seeing that this man is made of the right stuff!!

YES WE CAN!!

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By Lori from Merced, CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:21 pm EDT

Don't be angry! Believe in the Dream!! For those asking about the book "Dreams from my Father" - I may have found a site that is promoting it. Take courage in the book and keep your dreams and the dreams of Barack becoming the new POTUS alive!

Link

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By End The War Apr 29th 2008 at 2:19 pm EDT

We must push Clinton up in who should drop out. Right now Obama is losing. Everyone go to the poll. It takes less than a minute and is very important.
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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

Sorry, but I have a problem with a poll that asks whether the person who cannot win or the person who has already one should drop out. Not going there.

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By Anne933 Apr 29th 2008 at 2:20 pm EDT

I am watching CNN right now. My heart goes out to Senator Obama. He is doing such a great job in being honest with his reactions and his depth of understanding of the complexity of this issue, as it does every issue.

We have got to be busy in helping to get this man elected.

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By V-Day Apr 29th 2008 at 2:24 pm EDT

Ditto. Good 4 Him.

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By Arlene from CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

I felt the disappointment he expressed. He was talking from his heart.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

This made me sad. He was obviously hurt and I don't mean politically I mean personally.

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT (Updated Apr 29th 2008 at 3:42 pm EDT)

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:33 pm EDT

Okay well that is one opinion. Maybe you should actually be angry for him, angry for the Rev.. angry at the media pigs who advocate shredding relationships in an effort to fix an election. Maybe you should be angry that he had to waste a minute on this crap.. maybe you should be angry that he was forced to choose between his pastor and the American people. Because that was the choice he had to make.

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By Mr. PC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

Well said, Sheri.

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By _Stacey_ Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

more than how rev was praising Farrakan? more than how he was alianating the whites? more than him calling Barack a "politician"?

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

'newone' is posting negatives up and down this thread - not even worth responding to.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

he's a bad actor too. lol

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Frankly I'm beginning to believe that he is just too good for us, for America, too honest, too decent and better than we are smart enough to grasp or cling too. He's the best damn thing to happen to this country and I am freaking fedup with watching everybody try to eff him over. Listen to who the hell he is and either believe or get the hell out of the way... or we are going to sabotage what is truly our best chance at having true leadership and good for our country. He deserves way better from all of us.

And also I find it ludicrous that he must even feel pressured to answer to this crap when we have a President that has not been asked even ONE GD QUESTION ABOUT THE TORTURE HIS ADMINISTRATION HAS ADVOCATED FOR 5 YEARS. Where the hell is our deep-thinking oh so America-loving MEDIA when it comes down to something like torture? AWOL

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By Darlene from Elizabeth NJ - who wants a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian for President Apr 29th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT

My heart also goes out to him.

How about we all say a prayer for Barack and his family ?

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

Okay, everyone.

I'm renewing my challenge again to everyone on this blog. Barack is going through all this mess for all of us and we need to continue to have his back.

Let's all make a personal commitment to make no less than 100 calls between now and May 6. We have to get that phone ticker moving, and we have to close the deal on NC and IN.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 29th 2008 at 2:26 pm EDT

committed

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

My and my family's committment has never waivered, and it won't. There is only one candidate here capable of being an actual leader for this country. My committment to doing every single thing within my abilities to help him become elected will also continue to remain steadfast. And Barack I am sorry that you've had to endure this pathetic BS.

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By maria from europe Apr 29th 2008 at 2:25 pm EDT

Obama is amazing... just pray that the media has a cent of respect ...this is a painful issue for him

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

tide is turning!

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho Apr 29th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Link

Yes A Divorce!! Good Bye Wright!

Thinking and leading us in the direction to a victory in Nov. that is what Obama is doing.
Reasonable, practical decisions in this Chaos is what we need.
Thank you Obama!
Yes We Can!! And We Will !!

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT (Updated Apr 29th 2008 at 3:08 pm EDT)

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:31 pm EDT

Don't think so - Barack has the nomination locked up and will easily win the Presidency.

Buh bye!

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By ChicagoMK Apr 29th 2008 at 2:32 pm EDT

Please leave the site. Please move on. You don't really want to be here.

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By Yvonne - They Thought, But Then God... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

He isn't an American

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

I didn't mean that as an insult but I think Obama has damaged himself more by distancing himself from Rev. Wright like this...it just creates a new and more credible narrative that he is no different from any other Washington politician and that will damage him fatally.

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By Mr. PC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

Insightful analysis! I even shared it with the site admin.

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By Ruha from Kyle, TX Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

You are in the wrong sight , you meant to say that to HRC , go to her please, bye

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

Newone, you need JESUS!

Nice try. But WE ARE GOING TO THE White House! So get over yourself.

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:27 pm EDT

Well, I understand completely. Can't help but to feel sorry for Barack and Michelle. I know tha they loved thier church. I also felt it was going to be hard for them to return...
Rev. Wright in a way threw him under the bus and I guess, Barack is sensitive... Loyalty is important.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT

i bet there are some people at that church who are mad at wright for going too far in putting barack's campaign in jeopardy.

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By Rosalind Apr 29th 2008 at 2:57 pm EDT

It want be hard for them to return that is the differnt between AA churches and others. I am sure he will get a calls or emails from members embracing him that what we do in the AA churches regardless of what you have done someone always have their arms out strectch to embrace you.

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By Rosalind Apr 29th 2008 at 2:59 pm EDT

And the Chuch will embrace Dr Rev Wright as well; AA are forgiven people. We don't throw someone under a bus when conflict occur we are stronger then that.

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* Apr 29th 2008 at 2:28 pm EDT

It's terrible that America is putting this amazing man through this ordeal. Thank you, President Obama, for continuously stepping outside of your comfort zone, for the greater good of America. Because WE NEED YOU!!!

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By Please delete my profile... Apr 29th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

I also felt his pain. and I know Rev. Wright will be hurt too... and the church family over this. I will say a prayer for them both...
Reconciliation... possible, but it has changed a lot.

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By Michael from Central Islip, NY Apr 29th 2008 at 2:30 pm EDT

LINK BROKEN !!!!!!!!!

Lost?
The page you are looking for doesn't seem to exist.

You tried to go to:
Link

Please check the url and try again.

please fix soon!

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By _Stacey_ Apr 29th 2008 at 2:34 pm EDT

the best part is that atleast its easier to explain the rev issue now. HOW?- he is history!!!!

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" Apr 29th 2008 at 2:35 pm EDT

Wouldn't we all like to have a friend like Barack?

A friend who considered the message in the "looped" videos from Rev. Wright, and tried to understand and put his pastor's words into context for the rest of us;

A friend who took the time to talk to us about racism in this country, as though we were adults;

A friend who didn't put himself first as he tried to get through the trials and tribulations of the MSM's overblown anti-Wright campaign;

A friend who finally had to tell his pastor that he was not helping the country - not to mention the campaign - but who felt more disappointed than angry about it (I'm convinced).

And we do have a friend like Barack -- that's the best part of this whole experience. We have your back, Obama!

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By jpistorius Apr 29th 2008 at 2:36 pm EDT

The link under the video is broken it doesn't take you to Sen. Obama's plan to lower energy prices.

Here's one that might work.

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By Citizen Jane (Middle Class Mama for Obama) Apr 29th 2008 at 2:37 pm EDT

I am here everyday because I believe in the gift of Barack Obama. I am a single mom of one beautiful little girl, and I'd be lying if I said things have been easy for us the past few years. I don't think it's been easy for any of us. Which is why we spend our time calling, donating, canvassing, and working hard for Barack. I can't do very much- but that I can do, I will do. "Faith without works is dead," So, here I am faithfully working my tail off to make a difference. Help me if you can. Donate to my fundraising goal Link

All donation sizes appreciated-

$1, $5, $10- whatever you can afford. No donation is to small- and it will all add up to victory.

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By Thomas from Mill Valley, CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:38 pm EDT

Dear All,
Forgive me for the following message, but I am so concerned--I found myself crying a bit when I got home last night in the fear that the hope of the past few months might dissolve. I don't think it has to end that way, although the Clintons have done their best to craft a narrative of the "come-back kid" that the media is buying into because it keeps the horse race fever going. In whatever way each of us can contribute--prayer, money, phone calls, deep wishes--let's do our best to make sure that Obama wins this nomination and that Hillary's "fighter" nature is put out to pasture as a style of political warfare that we don't have to settle for over the next four to eight years. Anyway, here is my prayer:

"The hope of Obama--the heart of his spirit--is the conviction that we can make the world new again. Let's get back to the core of his message!!!!!!"
From a 65 year old white, Jewish shrink

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By Corinne Apr 29th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT

I felt the same way but feel better now after the news conference.

A 52-year old Jewish Mom

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By Max Hussein Who lives in orange County California and has HOPE! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

Please.. focus on the positive, we keep getting Supers, were only 280 votes from the NOMINATION and we have the greatest candidate since JFK on our SIDE!

What could possibly be negative? Forget all about the MSM & other Loose Cannons!

They are not WHAT MATTERS in this election AT ALL!

Some who visit here may not have been listening yet? Or are still unconvinced that this is OUR TIME and MAYBE just MAYBE there's actually a candidate who really cares ABOUT YOU!@ ABOUT US!

If you look at the "BIG PICTURE" Barack is ABOVE the FRAY period!

Look at the crowds in NC, listen to his latest Video, and don't forget MS WEISS his 82 yr old running mate!

Please , please.. stop the whining about the REVEREND!

Its just a Distraction!

We need to wrap this thing up and get onto the general!

_Peace from the OC

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By Fired Up/Typical White/Elitist/Obamabot/4 life Apr 29th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

Don't have to tell me, I am a BARACK OBAMA supporter thru and thru.

Everyone else needs to decide if they truly want change or just want to talk about it.

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By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

Barack Morning Buzz-4-29-08
On to Victory in November

(1) New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman Endorses Obama
Ariel Alexovich-New York Times-The Caucus
Link

(2) Obama Heads for Super Delegate Edge
Jackie Calmes-Wall Street Journal
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(3) Obama Pledges to Return to Message and Avoid Negative Campaigning
Kristin Jensen and Karen Leigh-Bloomberg
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(4) Eyes on Blue Collar Voters as Obama Shifts Style
Jeff Zeleny and Adam Nagourney-New York Times
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(5) Why Wright Does Not Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination
Andrew Romano-Newsweek-Stumper
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(6) Heated Campaign Souring Democrats on Rival Candidates
Associated Press
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(7) Obama Needs Realists Like Former Oklahoma Senator David Boren
William McKenzie-Dallas Morning News
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(8) Political Theories Abound in North Carolina, But Don't Ask John Edwards for His
Julie Bosman-New York Times
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(9) Clinton Joins McCain in Hitting Obama on Gas Tax
Boston Globe-Associated Press
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(10) On Affirmative Action, Obama Intriguing But Vague
Peter S. Canellos-Boston Globe
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By Mike (Fired Up) Apr 29th 2008 at 2:39 pm EDT

Hi Guys

There is nothing wrong expressing your feelings about the battle we are undertaking. As Barack said it is going to be hard and we will face some difficult days through this journey. However keep in mind that this a movement my friends. we are truly blessed to have this family unity (almost 1.5 million strong) so we can lean on each other during times of doubt, fatigue or struggle. As I said early, this battle is preparation for the Superbowl in the fall. These moments will test our true character. we know Barack is moving forward. Let's show him that we are in this fight too. Step by Step Brick by Brick Stone by Stone

Fired Up & Ready to Go/ Donate... Donate...Donate...

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By Suzanne R.N.(ex Canuck voting for Obama) Apr 29th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

I am so proud of Sen.Obama...all the "talkingheads" said he had to show anger at Rev. Wright and come out strong and fighting. He did that, and it must have been a very difficult situation. I still don't understand why Rev. Wright decided to sabotage Barack's campaign...a man who talks about empowering African Americans and then did THAT to Senator Obama??/ Very odd.

Did anyone call or send link from Huffpost about Clinton supporter setting up the talk by Rev. Wright yesterday???If you haven't could you please consider doing so???I called MSNBC, and CNN..has anyone heard anything about it on MSM???( I know a lot of you don't watch it anymore, which I understand, but I still maintain I have to know what the enemy is doing)

Please help me barrage the media to address the fact that HRC is behind part of the Wright appearances..I think AMerica needs to see how HRC is continuing to be divisive and race baiting, and fear mongering.(the NC governor backing her said an anti-gay slur this morning..disgusting)

Once again, Senator Obama has shown how strong he is and NOTHING CAN KNOCK HIM DOWN. I agree with someone who posted earlier..I also think he is really TOO GOOD for this country...more than a lot of folks deserve!

DONATE today to show him we are 200% behind him during another tough week..
AND let the mass media know that we ARE ON TO HRC.

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By Zenovia From Greenville SC Apr 29th 2008 at 2:41 pm EDT

Rev. Wright I too gave you the benefit of the doubt, but after the last press show, all doubt has been removed.

As an AA female I stand with you Barack and Michelle.

Obama 08'

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By KC Woman for Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 2:44 pm EDT

So do I Barack. Rev. Wright you were very unfair.

Obama 08!

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By Petra from Tucson Apr 29th 2008 at 3:05 pm EDT

Zenovia,

How do you think the AA community will react?

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By Abercrombie, Barack, and Fintch Apr 29th 2008 at 2:42 pm EDT

As a racist, sinful, and imperfect people we are, we do not deserve a man like Obama. For all the b.s. Rev Wright and the Media put on him and undermining his message of a different and positive campaign, we do not deserve a leader like Obama. I really hope that I'm wrong. I really hope people look beyond this distractions and see who Obama really is and elect him as President, but knowing the sins of our country all I can do is doubt.

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By newone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT (Updated Apr 29th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT)

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT (Updated Apr 29th 2008 at 2:58 pm EDT)

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:53 pm EDT

Jean,

I'm also guilty! Am just going to post 'Ignore' to all of newone's comments from here on out.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 29th 2008 at 2:52 pm EDT

Will you please stop posting your ridiculous statements.

We are not only likely to get him, WE ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET HIM TODAY THAN WE WERE YESTERDAY,

AND LESS LIKELY THAN WE WILL BE TOMORROW!

Again, Buh bye!

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By Unknown user Apr 29th 2008 at 2:56 pm EDT

Hey newone in the UK, way to offer such great support to all of us--thanks for the words of encouragement! snark

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By Barack-Biden_the_Vote for Change Apr 29th 2008 at 2:44 pm EDT

The Link for Barack's gas price policy is not working. Could someone from HQ please check the link.

Thanks!

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By Jean Apr 29th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

Better to go to action above; contact us; and thoughts and comments. Most are busy and do not "do" the blog.

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By ChicagoMK Apr 29th 2008 at 2:45 pm EDT

From Andrew Sullivan's Blog:

That was a very impressive, clear and constructive re-framing of the core message of his candidacy; and a moment given to him by Wright. No one will ever be able to say that Obama threw his father-figure and pastor under the bus. We all know that the reverse happened. We also know that this clear repudiation of Wright's toxic, indeed "ridiculous" views on AIDS, 9/11 and permanent immiseration of people of color could not have happened unless Wright had made it necessary. Skeptics may wonder whether Wright actually deliberately did Obama a favor. I doubt it. But a favor it unintentionally is.

Maybe God does bring good out of bad. Maybe these racial and cultural divides can help us understand how better to move beyond them. Cynics may scoff - and certainly will. They will parse every nuance and try to paint Obama as another cynical, positioning pol. I don't believe it. He has more sincerity and integrity than the vast majority of politicians, more honesty, and more resilience in a very tough spot.

And today, we found that he can fight back, and take a stand, without calculation and in what is clearly a great amount of personal difficulty and political pain. It's what anyone should want in a president. It makes me want to see him succeed more than ever. It's why this country needs to see him succeed more than ever.

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By Renee - It's A New Day Apr 29th 2008 at 2:46 pm EDT

Check them out!

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By John_M_USAF Vet Apr 29th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

If this genuinely, heartbreakingly honest news conference doesn't lift Barack over the top - nothing will.

And I believe it will.

There's not a person in this country who hasn't gone through something similar whether it be with a school friend, a family member - even one of their own children - betrayed after coming to their aid.

This will be played and replayed. His sadness and hurt caused by this awful betrayal more than anything else, has helped show the world the real depth of his humanity. God works in strange ways indeed.

God bless him - he's one of us.

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By Arlene from CA Apr 29th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

Well stated, John. I agree totally.

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By ObamaBringsNoDrama! Apr 29th 2008 at 3:00 pm EDT

Yes, God Bless him, I have tears in my eyes right now as I am writing this. Obama didn't want to do this, but he felt he had to, because of the way Rev. Wright acted at the National Press Conf. If Rev. Wright had stayed true to his message without the "flippin" attitude, body language and remarks, Obama wouldn't have had to stop campaigning to do a news conference.
I agree that Rev. Wright spoke the truth, on Friday, Sunday, and in the begining at the press conference, but at the Q & A session, he really showed a side of himself that shocked "some" people, and that's why Obama had to do what he did today.

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid Apr 29th 2008 at 3:44 pm EDT

I fully agree.

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By ChicagoMK Apr 29th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

John,

You are so right about this. I so appreciate your comments. I was thinking the same thing.

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By Roland from Brewerton, NY Apr 29th 2008 at 2:59 pm EDT

Rev. Wright is just one man among millions of people. I personally have had many pastors of whom some i agreed with and some i did not. Church is about more than the sermon. It is about the fellowship with other members of the congregation, and the celebration of GOD. We each take something different from each sermon we listen to.For Barack to endure this pressure and handle himself so well given the adversity, is a testament to the greatness of the man. Our lives are not influenced by just one person , but by all with whom we come in to contact.Take this in to perspective and remember "We are the ones we have been waiting for" Let's give Barack Obama the support he deserves and let's all be proud to elect him as our President !!!!

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By Renee - It's A New Day Apr 29th 2008 at 2:47 pm EDT

Lawrence O'Donnell was very informative about how HRC knows that her gas tax plan will never happen on the Ed Shultz show. He used to run that committee. Anyone know how we can get his comments.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT

i hope he repeats them on keith.

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By yesterday gone Apr 29th 2008 at 2:48 pm EDT

Link

new new thread on top of the other one

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By Donna from Bowie, MD Apr 29th 2008 at 2:49 pm EDT

Simply state that you have responded to the Wright issue and all the other attacks and that you will now only discuss the issues that are important to this country. Let voters ask you questions directly.

Let the voters know that if Clinton and McCain want to wage this type of smear campaign they are free to do so, but you won't be part of it. People will respect you for it.

As for more debates, no one wants to hear them, particularly after the last one where absolutely nothing of importance was discussed.

Clinton has enough baggage for all three of you and, if your strategists want to use that, put it out there on your website as an itemized list.

I remember what the Clinton's brought into the White House and now Bush has done the same thing. We don't want a leader's friends in there, we want qualified people (of any party) who are experts in their field and will make the right decisions. Had this been the case in the Bush reign, we wouldn't be in in Iraq.

You are a gifted, intelligent, promising candidate, maybe the first one in years (and I am a Republican saying that). Please don't stoop to Clinton's level. "Yes, you can".......stop it.

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By proudhammer from Oslo Apr 29th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

The right thing to do at the right time. The strain is obvious but the truth will set us free. Barack will gain even more respect for his courage and honesty. This is done.

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By Larique from Bridgeport, CT Apr 29th 2008 at 2:51 pm EDT

I could honestly feel Barack's pain and disappointment while he was speaking. SO SAD! North Carolina & Indiana please don't let him down. He needs all the support he can get now. The man is hurting!

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By Gbenga Apr 29th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT

The reviews are in on the press conference. Here is what Andrew Sullivan have to say:

That was a very impressive, clear and constructive re-framing of the core message of his candidacy; and a moment given to him by Wright. No one will ever be able to say that Obama threw his father-figure and pastor under the bus. We all know that the reverse happened. We also know that this clear repudiation of Wright's toxic, indeed "ridiculous" views on AIDS, 9/11 and permanent immiseration of people of color could not have happened unless Wright had made it necessary. Skeptics may wonder whether Wright actually deliberately did Obama a favor. I doubt it. But a favor it unintentionally is.

Maybe God does bring good out of bad. Maybe these racial and cultural divides can help us understand how better to move beyond them. Cynics may scoff - and certainly will. They will parse every nuance and try to paint Obama as another cynical, positioning pol. I don't believe it. He has more sincerity and integrity than the vast majority of politicians, more honesty, and more resilience in a very tough spot.

"And today, we found that he can fight back, and take a stand, without calculation and in what is clearly a great amount of personal difficulty and political pain. It's what anyone should want in a president. It makes me want to see him succeed more than ever. It's why this country needs to see him succeed more than ever."

Making a $25 Donation | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Apr 29th 2008 at 2:55 pm EDT

Dear Sen. Obama,

I know that there is nothing that I can do to help you heal from the hurt that you are certainly feeling today. In my own small way, I will contribute $25 to the campaign today in honor of you and Michelle. Peace be onto you.

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By Donna Henderson,NV Apr 29th 2008 at 2:57 pm EDT

This is why Barack Obama is the Man for the job.
I love it,he steps up to the plate and takes on the Wright issue head on, he did not have to take questions but he did so. Senator Obama is a Man of integrity and high standard and I'm honored to be a supporter of this movement.
I'm off to donate and I suggest we form a conga line follow me to my fundraising page and donate in honor of our Man of Honor cant you here the music? Da Dum Da Dum Da Da! whoo Link

Please donate Obama08'

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By JuJu from North Texas Apr 29th 2008 at 2:59 pm EDT

Thank you Senator Obama! Now that's what I was looking for! I posted earlier that I would not donate any more money until Obama came out and denounced Wright. I will now donate more. Who's with me???

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By JuJu from North Texas Apr 29th 2008 at 2:59 pm EDT

Thank you Senator Obama! Now that's what I was looking for! I posted earlier that I would not donate any more money until Obama came out and denounced Wright. I will now donate more. Who's with me???

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By WYO OBAMA FAN Apr 29th 2008 at 3:04 pm EDT

Jennifer, I just did...

Also did you see that the gas tax holiday that McCain and Clinton have suggested will save you over the three months of summer $25.00 to $30.00????? whoopeee!!

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By WYO OBAMA FAN Apr 29th 2008 at 3:06 pm EDT

Jennifer, I just did...

Also did you see that the gas tax holiday that McCain and Clinton have suggested will save you over the three months of summer $25.00 to $30.00????? whoopeee!!

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By Czarina JB in Arizona Apr 29th 2008 at 3:03 pm EDT

I just came on the site and saw that Barack had a press conference regarding Reverend Wright. Does anyone have a link to it? Unfortunately, to work for a living is interferring with my interest in this campaign. I donated again this morning and will continue to support him no matter what. YES WE CAN!

Let's Lift Him Up | Report to Admin

By ChicagoMK Apr 29th 2008 at 3:04 pm EDT

Do any of you have ideas for what we can do as grassroots supporters to LIFT SEN. OBAMA UP after what has had to have been one of the most personally trying times in his life?

Any suggestions? I think that donating to the campaign in the name of love and tolerance is one way. Does anyone have some more creative ways that the grassroots can rally to support Sen. Obama?

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By Jara from CA Apr 29th 2008 at 3:04 pm EDT

I really, really hope Barack wins. I'm not voting for a speech. I'm voting for a candidate that I hope can make a real difference in my life.

Three months ago, I was in a really bad car accident. My Nissan Sentra was completely totaled. I still haven't purchased a new car because I'm unemployed and can't afford gas. I literally can't afford gas or the public transportation costs to get to job interviews. So I've been paying lots of attention to Barack's plans for alternative fuels, sources of energy, and transportation development. Barack is the only candidate that plans on building our national public transportation system to match the one currently in the northeast (New York, D.C., New Jersey, MA, etc.). Yay to bullet trains! I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and the traffic congestion is horrible. People are not giving up their cars even though gas is now $3.95/gallow here. :-(

I have given all I can afford to give financially to our campaign, so I started a fundraising page in the hopes that I can help multiply my contributions. $1, $5, $10, $25 - Whatever you can spare would be great.

Thanks!

Link

Also, if you haven't voted already, please vote for your favorite Barack ad in the MoveOn.org contest.

The winning commercial will be aired nationally.

The 15 finalists are at the link below.

Link

If you would like to help Barack raise enough money to air commercials nationally, please donate to my fundraising page by clicking the following link.

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BARACK PRESS CONFERENCE | Report to Admin

By Doreen D IOWA Apr 29th 2008 at 3:04 pm EDT

YOU GUYS I AM IN TEARS, CAN WE HAVE SOME ENCOURAGING WORDS? I FELT BARACKS PAIN, HE WAS SO SADDEN THAT HE HAD TO DO THIS. YOU GUYS LETS STAY STRONG WE ARE A BIG FAMILY AND WE ALL NEED EACHOTHER THROUGH THIS. LETS BE POSITIVE AND ENCOURAGING.

I LOVE YOU ALL! I LOOK FORWARD TO THE ENCOURAGING WORDS.

THANK YOU!

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By Mama for Obama Apr 29th 2008 at 4:21 pm EDT

Doreen,
I was at lunch when the conference happened and I too am now in tears. I feel so badly that this had to happen. I felt really bad when he had to denounce Farrakhan (just because)but this really hurt me. I am a Black Studies Major and I know that some of what Wright said is true, but the spectacle was unnecessary especially since he knew all of America was watching. I feel Obama's families pain and we are part of his family.

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By Carol from Birmingham, AL Apr 29th 2008 at 3:09 pm EDT

I'm an AA and I don't believe that whatever BO says about Wright will not offend us. We understand and are proud that an AA is even running for the presidency. When Wright was on PBS, I really saw him in a different light. Then, came the NAACP function(which wasn't too bad) and then the Press Conference! I saw him acting a damn fool, strutting around like a peacock. Now, don't get me wrong. I think he's eloquent, brilliant, intelligent and very well-versed. I admire him because he does speak truth. But I was ANGRY that he would come out and behave the way he did right before the most crucial time in the campaign. I thought to myself that his timing was impeccable and there must be something more to this. I just couldn't figure it out. But then I figured, he's retired and has nothing to lose. I'm even willing to bet that the opponent(s) had something to do with it (money wise). How else can you explain it? He may be angry at BO for denouncing his words earlier in the campaign. I'm sure that the MAJORITY of AA's will agree with whatever stance BO will take on this. This is much too important for a "preacher" to ruin his chances of becoming the POTUS. Sure, there may be some controversy amongst some AA's, but I'm pretty sure that the Mass Majority feels that he was wrong for his public display.

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By GoBO 08 Apr 29th 2008 at 5:08 pm EDT

I agree with you 100%

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By capital P Apr 29th 2008 at 3:09 pm EDT

that was awesome.

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By The ArchDruid Apr 29th 2008 at 3:17 pm EDT

I love this video. It is simple, direct, and oh so telling. McSame and Billary supporting a gas tax holiday and Barack pointing out it won't amount to much, about half a tank of gas. This is their solution??? Well shame on them and more power to Obama.

It's time this type of phony gimmick is exposed and called to question. We need more direct questions and attention to issues, as demonstrated by our next President.

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By The ArchDruid Apr 29th 2008 at 3:23 pm EDT

I love this video. It is simple, direct, and oh so telling. McSame and Billary supporting a gas tax holiday and Barack pointing out it won't amount to much, about half a tank of gas. This is their solution??? Well shame on them and more power to Obama.

It's time this type of phony gimmick is exposed and called to question. We need more direct questions and attention to issues, as demonstrated by our next President.

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By Wowgirl Apr 29th 2008 at 3:16 pm EDT

I was just listening to Clay Aiken's new cd, which actually comes out next Tuesday. Anyway, there are some great songs on this CD. What's wild is There is a song on there called "On my way here." I immediately related it to Barack!
It's an amazing song about the journey of life and the struggles that we all have to go through.
The last line is...
"I took my first step
On that black and white kitchen floor
I sometimes wonder if that house is even there anymore
I had my first glimpse
Of love when I was five
I watched two people split apart
But still the three of us survived
I’ve seen the best
I’ve seen the worst
I wouldn’t change what I’ve been through
I’ve touched the sky
I’ve hit the wall
But I did what I had to

Chorus
On my way here
Where I am now
I’ve learned to fly
I have to want to leave the ground
I’ve fallen hard but I’ve been loved
And in the end it all works out
My faith has conquered fear
On my way here"

I wish I knew how to do montages, This song would be another perfect match to show case OBAMA!

LOL there's another song on the cd. which made me think of hillary called." Everything I don't Need" LOL you can figure it out why I related it to Hillary. I just don't need her.

Dose of New Reality | Report to Admin

By Roberto Apr 29th 2008 at 3:25 pm EDT

Poll Movement in NC, IN and move on Intrade

If we look at trends in NC, there has been a 10 point move against Obama for Clinton. It is true with Rasmussen, with PPP, with SUSA. That is a concern. It appears that he has mostly been around 50, sometimes a little higher and sometimes a little lower.

SUSA has his lead at 5 in North Carolina.

In Indiana, both PPP and SUSA have Clinton leading by almost 10 points.

Again, undecideds and margin of error have typically acted against him and for her.

Recently, on Intrade, (www.intrade.com), Barack was trading in the middle 80's or so.
Clinton was trading at 16 or so. (This means that the people participating in this market believe that Barack is 5 times as likely to win the democratic nomination and will pay for a share in that outcome of $80 ).
Now, Barack is trading at 75.
This is a significant drop.

National numbers are mixed, but lower than the double digit leads he held previously.

The question needs to be asked why the drop?

Is it Wright again?

Is it the NC ads against Barack?

The source of this drop needs to be effectively diagnosed and addressed.

The amount of data showing a significant move against us and towards her is large. So, this movement must be real.

We will probably win North Carolina, although it looks like it will not be double digits, judging by current data and the trends. At this point, it looks like she wins Indiana by single digits.

She will probably win KY and WV by 20 + points.

We will probably win Oregon by double digits.

We will probably win Montana and South Dakota by double digits.

She will probably win Puerto Rico by double digits.

Based on current information, we probably win the popular vote by less than 100k (only importance is to SDs). We will win the pledged delegates by 100+. Thus, we will get enough SDs (they will go with the pledged delegate winner) to get to 2,025.

This movement if not countered could move some SDs.

We will still win, but it's now a lot more competitive.

We have a battle on our hands.

Let's hope the press conference helps.
Let's also hope that this was a temporary movement and that we can turn that movement back in our favor again.

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

I heard that one of these -Puerto Rico or Guam - is winner take all in delegates.

Anyone know anything about this, or did I hear wrong???

Please, I hope I heard wrong.

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By Roberto Apr 29th 2008 at 3:35 pm EDT

Not true.

It is divided proportionately.

Democratic Party is more democratic in that sense!

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By Kathy in Toms River, NJ Apr 29th 2008 at 4:01 pm EDT

"Although Michael Barone points out in this U.S. News and World Report article that Puerto Rico has traditionally been a winner-take-all state, that is not likely to happen this time around in such a hotly contested race. Moreover, the Democratic National Committee will be keeping a very close eye on the outcome, especially if the nomination depends on the territory’s results. Any attempt by the governor or a high-powered legislative figure to garnish all the votes for one candidate will likely be reined in very quickly.

This whole scenario has a bit of comical irony. Both candidates have spent millions upon millions of dollars campaigning for the better part of a year, telling each state’s citizens why they are the best candidate for that particular state, and the fate of the Democratic Party might hinge on a Caribbean island that gets no say in the general election for president."

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By Colby from San Antonio, TX Apr 29th 2008 at 3:31 pm EDT

yes its nice that obama is saying all this but iv heard it all beofore in the past okay this bush isnt that great matter of fact he reminds me of nixon leaving rich from office but my thing is gas prices are way too high now this country has oil resveres and people want to stop adding why not use those oil resveres is all im asking obama only said we would stop adding if we open those containers we could lower gas prices but alot second obama dosnt have a plan to build new refinery in the north as far as i could see now obama seems like the best out of the bunch but all i want is some one who will lower gas prices i dont care about anything else the first one gets my vote its only about gas is all i care so obama friends all i care about is how is he planning to do what he says i want gas prices normal by winter is all there is too a easy fix just open the reserves is all i ask or me and my family will being visiting the food bank in summer i cant afford this any more okay war and all that other stuff is politics i dont care im a ole country boy and all i want is lower gas prices

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By Roberto Apr 29th 2008 at 3:46 pm EDT

Good post.

Fair questions about policy.

Thing is, if you open up the reserves, it is only a temporary fix. It won't help for more than a few months, according to my understanding.
It is reserved for an absolute emergency, like 1973 when there was an actual oil embargo.

Truth is, there isn't a quick, easy solution to this. No candidate can offer you a solution that will change gas prices for more than a couple of months.

We can build more refineries, but that would take time and will not be good for the environment. Clean Coal technology is better than the old coal technology, but not the best solution, environmentally speaking.

Nuclear power plants are a possible solution; however, some bloggers here and many environmental activists (and I count myself as an environmental activist) are concerned about its imprint on the environment also.

However, we may be able to use nuclear power plants in an environmentally friendly way, which is something Barack is willing to consider and study.

Other technologies which are much better for the environment will be incentivized. So, companies will be given incentives to develop clean sources of energy. After development, they will need to be improved for large scale application. To use a technology for large scale, it will have to be made less expensive.

Demand is continuing to increase. China is a large source of the reason for the increase in demand. They are building refineries (open pit mines) weekly, I understand.

Newer technologies will take time and money to develop. Widespread application will require more time and money so that they will be able to be used widely efficiently.

Bottom line: No candidate can solve this problem quickly. Any candidate that says that have a satisfactory, quick, easy, painless solution is just not being honest with you.

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By Bev for Pres Obama from Canada Apr 29th 2008 at 4:00 pm EDT

gas prices are going up along with yours. Even though we have oil the oil for domestic consumption has to be purchased at the going world market price on the world market. So why not a joint project with Canada to finance and find new sources of energy. Share costs and benefits.

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By 44 mpg (in the US) by 2010 Apr 30th 2008 at 9:56 am EDT

$5 per gallon before 2011?

"Rubin predicted oil will average $120 per barrel this year, up from not quite $98 in the first quarter, and will reach $150 "by the end of the decade." The trend will benefit oil companies while boosting near-record food prices and hurting an airline industry that already has recorded four bankruptcies in a month, Bloomberg said."
Link

At $150/barrel, that is almost $4/gallon JUST for the CRUDE OIL. Add $1 for processing, profit margin, and taxes ... that is terrifyingly close to $5/gallon.

Please ... nobody sneeze!

The only "escape" for the consumer is radically higher fuel economy, say 40~60 mpg(US) combined average. IT CAN BE DONE ... WE NEED THEM NOW ... and they need to be AFFORDABLE!!!

See my post (in this thread): NC and Our Auto Industry, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Oil Imports, and Employment, Wed 4/30/08 at 1:11 am EDT.

IF ... these types of vehicles come "on line" in reasonable quantities ... there could be a refining capacity surplus greater than 50% in the US.

Oh ... also OIL IMPORTS could approach ZERO (0) within 10 years. That would be a reduction in national petro fuel consumption of about 0.2 TRILLION gallons of fuel per year.

THAT translates to about $0.8 TRILLION/year [at today's fuel prices] in fuel cost savings/avoidance.

That is a little over $2,500 per person per year savings.

That is enough to fund three (3) of Bush's wars!

That is about 10% of the "National Debt" every tear!

Note that approximately $0.6 TRILLION/year of that money is just to pay for the IMPORTED OIL!

** SAVE AMERICA ... ONE GALLON at a TIME **

****** More 44 mpg (in the US) by 2010 ******

*** PUT MONEY .. in the BANK .. NOT .. in the TANK ***

* FIND (or START!!) US a REAL AMERICAN AUTO MANUFACTURER! *

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By AgeOfAwareness Apr 29th 2008 at 3:54 pm EDT

A CHANGE politics - which is about the REAL ISSUES (i.e. the Economy, Jobs, Health Care, the War, Pay equity, etc)...

Politics of HOPE and of the FUTURE.

To CHANGE Washington in FAVOR of the "ordinary" American.

NO to "Lobbyists",
NO to "PAC money",
NO to "slice and dice",
END "the War" and
Bring Troops Home
RESPONSIBLY.

Politics of INCLUSION (for everyone)!!!

CLOSING IN ON TWO MILLION MILES!!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Apr 29th 2008 at 4:19 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 29 out-of-state volunteers to TX/OH and another 32 to PA. Our focus now turns to the next important states. So far we have 12 going to IN/NC.

This means ***1,8250,000 MILES*** have been donated to date — putting ***73 VOLUNTEERS*** on the ground, helping bring it home for Barack.

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to spend a week or more in IN or NC, but can’t afford to pay your own way, contact me NOW and I’ll try to match you with an airline ticket. The longer you wait, the less likely we’ll be able to help you.

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. *** WE NEED MORE MILES! ***

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

Dr. Wright | Report to Admin

By Dr. Keith Augustus Burton Apr 29th 2008 at 4:24 pm EDT

With Obama's insistence that Rev. Wright has it wrong on matters of race and American imperialism, I can no longer support this candidate. Either he's playing politics, or he is seriously naive about the African American experience. Either way, his comments are truly disappointing.

BTW, neither do I support Hilary Clinton or John McCain. Initially I believed that Obama was the "better" candidate, now he just seems to be the "lesser" of three evils. This does not spell hope to me.

Re: Dr. Wright | Report to Admin

By Joyce in AZ Apr 29th 2008 at 4:51 pm EDT

Dear Keith:
Sen. Obama said before that he and Rev. Wright are from different generations and have different life experiences and different perspectives. As Rev. Wright stated about other differing cultures: "Not deficient...just different." Is there room for only one opinion? I'm sure all of these college kids voting for Obama - white and black - don't have the visceral feeling of Dr. Wright's experience.

My own opinion is that this is what happens when religion is dragged into politics. Everybody sticks to his/her own set of core beliefs regardless of what the pastor says. They can preach, but we will take what we need for our own spiritual growth and ignore the rest.

Re: Dr. Wright | Report to Admin

By MorphnMomma Apr 29th 2008 at 7:58 pm EDT

Dr. Burton, Trust you are basing your decision on having heard/seen Wright's interviews/speeches in toto the past few days.
Wright went from admirably erudite on Moyers, to socially relevant (Difference is NOT Defeciency) in Detroit, to mean-spirited, snarky and torched earth at the Press Club. After hearing his remarks there, it was clear why he brought body guards. Also, Wright tried to fig leaf his own vanity by claiming he was speaking for Black churches; yet, the black ministers who are speaking out are adamantly disputing this and saying Wright himself drove a stake into the heart of Black Liberation by back-stabbing Obama. So, please get all the facts and don't rush to judgement the way the MSM did with Dr. Wright several weeks ago.

TAKE A HOLIDAY FROM DRIVING | Report to Admin

By Joyce in AZ Apr 29th 2008 at 4:33 pm EDT

I have a much better idea how to spend less on gas. Don't drive as much! Sen. Obama says the savings from the Clinton/McCain gas tax "holiday" would amount to a paltry $25-30 bucks a month...about a half-tank of gas. We could all cut our driving habit a little bit. Folks...it's not as hard as it seems. Of course you have to drive to work - unless you're retired like lucky me. But, you can save in other ways. For instance: Do your kids a favor...let them stand on their own two feet and walk. It's healthier. It gives them a sense of responsibility and independence. That's a start.

Re: TAKE A HOLIDAY FROM DRIVING | Report to Admin

By Hupp Apr 29th 2008 at 5:11 pm EDT

Joyce,

I agree 150%. I feel a boatload of pressure to be flexible for my employer. Being 1.5 hours away from work, it would be quite challenging to accommodate carpooling and flexibility equally.
Two options:

Hybrid (or fuel cell vehicles in CA)
Carpooling

God bless.

The Battle of Change | Report to Admin

By Hupp Apr 29th 2008 at 5:02 pm EDT

With this topic and many others, I think the challenge our movement needs to overcome is that of change.

I go to a church where folks get all up in arms because they move the baptismal font gets moved an inch or the eucharist is bread vs. a wafer. This sentiment seems to gel with long-term members of the establishment.

Seems to me that my elders generation is resistent to change of all shapes and sizes, and the reason the hill is so steep, is that we are outnumbered.

Re: The Battle of Change | Report to Admin

By Joyce in AZ Apr 29th 2008 at 5:38 pm EDT

Hold the phone Mike....
Don't lump all of us oldies into the anti-change category. It's funny - just about every one of my friends in the 60-70 year old age category is very much pro-Barack Obama. Maybe I just have positive forward-thinking friends!

4/29 Morning News | Report to Admin

By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Apr 29th 2008 at 5:14 pm EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with Senator Obama's recent press conference, denouncing Rev. Wright.

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

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

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

You can also help spread the word by "Digging" this news site: Link

Printable Obama Signs | Report to Admin

By Dan Apr 29th 2008 at 5:44 pm EDT

I've put together some ready-to-print 8½ by 11 inch signs made for the upcoming contests. Print them out and tape them up in the windows of your house, tape some up in your car, give them to other supporters or use them as signs! Email your friends and family asking them to do the same!

Guam for Obama [ Link ]
Indiana for Obama [ Link ]
North Carolina for Obama [ Link ]
Obama '08 [ Link ]

I also have a growing collection of other signs, wallpapers, etc. at obamamedia.wordpress.com [ Link ]

If you like the work I'm doing please consider helping Barack by making a donation and help me reach my personal fundraising goal (all donations go directly to the campaign) [ Link ]

Pander Bears (driving SUV's) Come Home to Roost | Report to Admin

By MorphnMomma Apr 29th 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

Amazed that all the media talk on Gas Tax holiday pandering never mentions Congress's SUV Gas-guzzling travestry of the 1990's. And yes, I'm talking about McCain and both Clinton, both Dems and Repugs, who wrote the hole in the Fuel economy laws that allowed SUV's to be treated as trucks/farm vehicles and enabled one of the most egregious periods of conspicuous fuel consumption in US history. Has driving an SUV become an in alienable right--a third rail of American politics?

We cannot pander ourselves out of this energy/foreign debt/fuel thug dependency crisis. We must change our CONSUMPTION habits, and we need leaders to carrot and stick up to do this, rather than keep indulging cheap fantasies of quick fixes.

Back in the 1970's, when the fuel crisis first raised its ugly head, we installed passive solar at our home in NC, with tax incentives that Carter supported but Regan later dismantled. Immediately after 9/11, our family installed solar panels and bought an electric car and a Prius hybrid--with NO federal incentives or rebates, because we were lucky enough to be able to afford this and we believed deeply that it was the right thing to do.

Obama may not be the Perfect Candidate--but he is so much better than anybody out there, and much more honest about the hard decisions ahead. Enough of the Bush/Clinton/McCain Koolade that Both parties have ben handing out for a generation.

Given Obama's steady, calm, diplomatic style, I am betting that he is the only candidate that CAN and WILL execute needed reforms by bringing parties and special interests together for the Greatest Good of the Greatest number of Americans.

NC and Our Auto Industry, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Oil Imports, and Employment | Report to Admin

By 44 mpg (in the US) by 2010 Apr 30th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

Here are some of the real facts:

As adults, Detroit3 management hopefully understood (and STILL understands) the intent of CAFE that STARTED with the oil embargos of the 1970s ... AND ... CONTINUES WITH the EVEN MORE URGENT NATIONAL NEED ... today. Sadly, their domestic performance does NOT REFLECT THAT UNDERSTANDING.

They, the Det3, have demonstrated their capability to develop and provide radically higher fuel economy (AND lower emissions) in Europe (EU) since 1998!

The 2008 US vehicles rated 25 (plus) mpg combined average compared to their European offerings:

US Chrysler = 4 vehicles ("best" @ 26 mpg) [Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep]
EU Chrysler = 7 vehicle configurations rated ~32 to ~40 mpg(US) combined

US Ford = 5 vehicles (2 "bests" @ 32 mpg) [Ford and Mercury]
EU Ford = 22 vehicle configurations rated ~42 to ~58 mpg(US) combined

US GM = 24 vehicles ("best" @ 29 mpg) [Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Pontiac, Saturn]
EU GM/Opel/Vauxhall = 50 vehicle configurations rated ~42 to ~53 mpg(US) combined

Link

http://www.vcacarfueldata.org. uk/search/

There are NO Detroit3 US vehicles rated above 33 mpg(US) average.

Explain how Chrysler, Ford, AND/OR GM meets either the intent OR spirit of the 27 mpg plus 2008 CAFE?

The US versus EU offerings clearly demonstrates that the US consumer could easily reduced (by choice) their fuel consumption more than 50-60% by a different choice of vehicle IF it were available to CHOOSE!

That choice, COULD put several $1,000s/year of current fuel cost back into the consumer pockets for other domestic goods and services.

With reasonable acceptance, oil imports could approach ZERO within 10 years. That's about $0.8 TRILLION/year savings in unnecessary fuel consumption ($0.6 TRILLION/year just for imported oil) at today’s petro pricing. And automotive emissions, including CO2, possibly reducedby 50% or more!

Oh, that "new" $0.6 TRILLION per year circulating through the domestic economy would generate about $0.6 TRILLION/year in annual tax revenue

That $0.8 TRILLION/year fuel cost savings could pay for 4~8 million new jobs: for our young people; those displaced by downsizing/outsourcing; and the many people returning to civilian life from the military.

This raises the question, how can the EU do in 10 years what the USA has not done in 30 years?

It will be interesting to see how Barack's plans and policy statements will be adjusted to CLARIFY HOW he will make this URGENTLY NEEDED CHANGE "START TO HAPPEN" and HOW QUICKLY!

Indiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oregon.... | Report to Admin

By Obama '08 Apr 30th 2008 at 7:48 am EDT

Welcome!

To all new bloggers and supporters - please consider a small donation today of $5 or $10!

We are trying to reach 1.5 million donors by May 6th to show the number of donors getting involved.

Thank you for your support!

Unity and working together with Obama to make it happen!!

Donate today - Obama Car magnet | Report to Admin

By Obama '08 Apr 30th 2008 at 8:54 am EDT

Link

Last day to make a difference in April 2008 fundraising - show your support and get a cool OBAMA Car Magnet!

$15.....for change in the White House - well worth it!!

McCain/Clinton Gas Tax Holiday | Report to Admin

By Atypical Jewish Person May 2nd 2008 at 3:13 pm EDT

Give me back my money!

Gas Tax Holiday | Report to Admin

By R Mac May 2nd 2008 at 3:37 pm EDT

I applaud OBama's rejection of the silly tax holiday. I'm wondering how such a thing could even happen this summer with the election in November? This seems a good argument against Clinton... one I haven't heard. On a different note, I'm over 60, female, and white. I will not in good conscience be able to vote in November if OBama is not on the ballot. I live in Arkansas and could NOT put a Clinton back in the White House, nor can I consider a Republican.

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