Organizing for America | Sam Graham-Felsen's Blog: International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Endorses Barack Obama

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By Laurita Feb 20th 2008 at 12:35 pm EST

What is a boilermaker!

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By Iowa_Loves_Obama Feb 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EST

Purdue University's mascot?

I googled it and got this:

A BOILERMAKER IS A SHOT OF STRAIGHT SCOTCH FOLLOWED BY A BEER CHASER

I don't think that's what I was looking for...

Here's another answer that came up:

A boilermaker is a trained craftsman who produces steel fabrications from plates and sections

That sounds more like it :)

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By AmyRock Feb 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EST

From their own website, a boilermaker is:

Anyone who works in the boiler construction or repair trade
A member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers
A Purdue University student or alumni
A shot and a beer

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By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Feb 20th 2008 at 12:52 pm EST

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February 20, 2008 - 11:29am

Two N.J. super delegates go to Obama; Norcross backs Obama; key Clinton supporters endorse Obama

Barack Obama today picked up the support of two super delegates from New Jersey as several major Democratic leaders in South Jersey announced that they would switch their endorsements from Hillary Clinton to Obama. Super delegates Donald Norcross, who had previously been uncommitted, and State Sen. Dana Redd, who had backed Clinton, are now for Obama. This is a net pickup of two super delegates for Obama and a loss of one for Clinton

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By Obama2012 Feb 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EST

Hillary Clinton. The gift that keeps on giving. LOL! thanks for the delegates Hill. That is excellent news David. Thanks for posting it!

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By Henni Feb 20th 2008 at 2:45 pm EST

And I can't keep my eyes of that clock. Did we just got nearly 44,000 donations since last night? Next step Texas and Ohio. Let's make the calls.

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL Feb 20th 2008 at 3:28 pm EST

ME TOO,I cant believe It!!

That is F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C

PLEASE, MAKE CALLS! Get on the phone and start reaching out to voters in the upcoming states. Especially OHIO and TEXAS!! You can phonebank directly from your own home:

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Thank you so much for your support and understanding!

YES WE CAN and WE WILL with your support!!

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By Anne in London Feb 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST

Cool! Thanks for this - much as I am enjoying the race, I am also aware that the longer it goes on and the more desperate Clinton becomes, the nastier she will fight and that kind of politics harms the democratic process and demeans us all.

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By Joe in Vermont Feb 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EST

1.) Whiskey and a Beer
2.) Member of a Purdue University athletic team
3.) Someone who makes "boilers". Used for heat,
manufacturing and I'm sure now encompasses
other trades as well.

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By Jean Feb 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EST

Boilermakers:

No-nonsense patriots that keep our country warm in the winter by manufacturing carefully crafting steel boilers to create steam for steam heat systems. They have to do it right the first time. Theirs is a precise technology which, improperly performed can result in explosions and extrtemely hazardous conditions.

Our whole hearted welcome and may you be employed and at fair wages forever!

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By Neuroist Feb 20th 2008 at 2:13 pm EST

Yes, welcome boiler makers! Thank you for your support.

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By Bruce H Feb 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EST

A shot of whiskey dropped into a beer, and then drunk together. Heh! ;)

Actually, it's a worker in a plant that makes boilers - huge steel containers for heating water to steam to heat buildings or provide steam power to machinery. Boilers were originally made from heavy steel plate and riveted together, making boilermakers a kind of indoor steelworker. Very hard, grimy and sweaty work.

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By eric4obama Feb 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EST

Good news. Thank you, Boilermakers!!

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

Eric

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By Rob from Arlington, VA Feb 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST

“Barack Obama is bringing together a diverse coalition and inspiring people to action like no other candidate has in decades,” said International Brotherhood of Boilermakers President N.B. Jones.

“I’m supporting Obama because this year, we need more than just campaign talk—we need results.” said John Clark, Retired Boilermaker member from Local 744 in Cleveland.

These union members realize that Barack is, in fact, the most practical candidate – that he is the one who can get results. The reasons are two-fold: 1) Barack will beat McCain, whereas Hillary would lose to McCain – you must first become the president before you can achieve any results; 2) Barack will put together the coalition that will bring about truly substantial results.

Rob

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By Logan Feb 20th 2008 at 1:57 pm EST

I'm trying to organize a carpool down to Texas from Colorado. I can't find details on where the training sessions will take place and what duties we'll perform, and people keep asking me. Does anybody know where I can find this information?

Thanks,

Logan
joshua.l.morrow@gmail.com

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By JesseW Feb 20th 2008 at 2:10 pm EST

CNN Reports MY brothers came through!

TEAMSTERS!!!

I knew it. All the guys were for him. Enough of us here in Southern California have been damn near killed by unsafe drivers in unsafe trucks, thanks to NAFTA.

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By JesseW Feb 20th 2008 at 2:14 pm EST

Oh, and a sizable number of my family members are International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and they're working HARD to get their union to come in!

SOrry, Kipling time. All the other hardhats will understand this poem.

'The Saxon is not like us Normans.
His manners are not so polite.
But he never means anything serious
till he talks about justice and right.
When he stands like an ox in the furrow
with his sullen set eyes on your own,
And grumbles, "This isn't fair dealing,"
my son, leave the Saxon alone.

'You can horsewhip your Gascony archers,
or torture your Picardy spears;
But don't try that game on the Saxon;
you'll have the whole brood round your ears.
From the richest old Thane in the county
to the poorest chained serf in the field,
They'll be at you and on you like hornets,
and, if you are wise, you will yield.

'But first you must master their language,
their dialect, proverbs and songs.
Don't trust any clerk to interpret
when they come with the tale of their wrongs.
Let them know that you know what they're saying;
let them feel that you know what to say.
Yes, even when you want to go hunting,
hear 'em out if it takes you all day.

'They'll drink every hour of the daylight
and poach every hour of the dark.
It's the sport not the rabbits they're after
(we've plenty of game in the park).
Don't hang them or cut off their fingers.
That's wasteful as well as unkind,
For a hard-bitten, South-country poacher
makes the best man-at-arms you can find.

'Appear with your wife and the children
at their weddings and funerals and feasts.
Be polite but not friendly to Bishops;
be good to all poor parish priests.
Say "we," "us," and "ours" when you're talking,
instead of "you fellows" and "I."
Don't ride over seeds; keep your temper;
and never you tell 'em a lie!'

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By Shawn Feb 20th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST

Teamsters is a huge endorsement. Certainly bigger than Edwards. Big news.

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By Jama for the UNITED States of America Feb 20th 2008 at 2:38 pm EST

Hey Logan, try joining a Texans for Obama group in West Texas, maybe Amarillo or somewhere like that, and ask them. Most of the stuff we did locally here in OK was organized at that level. You might also find the Obama office closest to where you'd like to travel and contact them the old fashioned way, by phone.

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By hopeful visions Feb 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EST

ok, that's the best union name ever

good hot water heaters rock my world. and industrial boilers are feats of science.

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By Antonette from Riverview, FL Feb 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EST

Thanks Boilermakers, great job. Way to go!!!
We definitely need a change,from the Bush,Clinton Bush,Clinton way of life. YES WE CAN...

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By Anne in London Feb 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EST

Thank you, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. This is great news from Ohio.

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Feb 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EST

I thought it was a drink and it really was an interesting read about the trades and skills that fall under that title.

Thank you folks you are backing the right guy!

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By Jeff from Overland Park, KS Feb 20th 2008 at 1:49 pm EST

I am not 100% sure but I believe a boilermaker, trade intent , is any person who is involved in the welding and fabrication of steel assemblies. Bridge girders, process piping,steel tanks for oil storage, water towers, structural welding of any kind.

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By Logan Feb 20th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST

I'm trying to organize a carpool down to Texas from Colorado. I can't find details on where the training sessions will take place and what duties we'll perform, and people keep asking me. Does anybody know where I can find this information?

Thanks,

Logan
joshua.l.morrow@gmail.com

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By Dave in Colorado Feb 20th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST

This is an email I received from the campagain:

Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:49:01 -0500

Help Barack in TexasMy name is Mitch Stewart, and I'm the Texas Field Director for the Obama campaign.

Barack's won the last eight primaries and caucuses decisively, and we're heading into the next set of contests with a lot of momentum. But the race for the Democratic nomination is still extremely close.

The March 4th primary in Texas is the single biggest remaining contest, and we need supporters across the country to get involved.

Sign up to take a trip to Texas before March 4th and help Get Out The Vote for Barack:

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We're holding training sessions for volunteers at locations across the state on Saturday, March 1st at 12:00 p.m. You are strongly encouraged to arrive in Texas in time for the training.

You'll spend the next three days working with our staff and fellow volunteers to help get every Obama supporter in Texas out to the polls on Tuesday, March 4th. There's no better way to make a difference in this election.

No prior experience is necessary -- whether you're a first-time volunteer or a seasoned veteran, you'll have the experience of a lifetime organizing for Barack on the ground.

Learn more and sign up to come make history in Texas:

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As we enter the final stages of this election, both campaigns are focusing on the crucial March 4th primaries.

Senator Clinton's campaign has even described Texas as a "must-win" state, and they're already devoting unprecedented resources to their operation here.

Our campaign has always relied on grassroots supporters to build our movement and spread the word about Barack Obama. I hope you'll join us in Texas and keep the momentum going.

Thank you,

Mitch

Mitch Stewart
Texas Field Director
Obama for America

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By Adam Kramer Feb 20th 2008 at 2:33 pm EST

THANKS FOR JOINING THE TEAM BOILMAKERS!!!

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By Blake Ellis Feb 20th 2008 at 3:05 pm EST

This is great news! Let's all go give $5 or $10 to celebrate. I know I am not alone in this, but I am really feeling the momentum today. Seems like everyone I talk to here in Houston is Obama crazy. Love it! Here is my fundraising page if anyone wants to help me reach my goal.

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By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

To celebrate our victories in Wisconsin and Hawaii, let’s all dig into our pocket and make a donation to the next President of the United States. Senator Barack Obama. The Obama tsunami can’t be stopped. We have the momentum to WIN in Texas and Ohio.
YES WE CAN!!!

We love you Wisconsin and Hawaii. Great job.

Click the link below to make a donation.

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By Still hearing the Choir of Angels Sing. Feb 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EST

Thank you Boilermakers!!!!!!

For the first time in my life, I am REALLY proud of my country. *

Our Great Democracy is sparkling as I've never seen it, right now. People are coming out to vote in great numbers, and this is only the primaries. I heard someone from England say yesterday, that our Democracy is envied. He says the Democracy we have is gorgeous. And believe me, it's only about to get more gorgeous. I am so proud of this.

There is a buzz like none I've ever heard. And it's free and open. Nobody's trying to bully me into feeling I am not a Patriot if I don't agree with them. I feel a real exchange of ideas with people I used to feel I couldn't talk to. I am so proud of this.

I am assured that We The People can make a difference, something I never felt so unequivocally, in the voting booth and beyond. I am inspired to sign petitions, write letters to my congressmen, and debate the issues. For the first time I REALLY know that this exacts change.
I am so proud of this.

*M. Obama

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By Still hearing the Choir of Angels Sing. Feb 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EST

Just to be clear, those words are mine. I'm just elaborating on Michelle Obama's idea of being REALLY proud for the first time.

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By AmyRock Feb 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EST

:)

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By Heather Feb 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EST

They are all of our words. It just so sad that the electronic media has become nothing more that malicious gossips. I pray that Michelle does not change her message one bit in response that rich pill head, should have done time in prison, home wrecking wife of McCains.

I, for one have yet to hear Michelle or Barack in person. When and if I get that opportunity, I don't want any of it to have been changed and their words guarded.

yes, we can.

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By Jenni Feb 20th 2008 at 1:08 pm EST

You go girl!!

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By Anne in London Feb 20th 2008 at 1:39 pm EST

Don't be nasty about Cindy McCain. From what I understand, McCain's first marriage was over before they met, and drug addictions are tragic - that was a really nasty ad hominem posting - not the sort of thing you expect to see on this website.
It's so unnecessary, among other things...

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By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) Feb 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EST

I was watching MSNBC’s election coverage today via the net and heard Meredith Veirra state that Michelle Obama had said that “For the first time in her adult life she is [really] proud of America”. I was rather puzzled because Meredith’s statement was missing the operative word “really”. Nonetheless, I attributed it to an innocent mistake.

However, another MSNBC video showed a clip of Michelle at the rally on Monday making the statement in question and conveniently the word “really” had in fact been edited out of the clip as well. Can you believe it? The audacity of these folks.

I am quite ticked off by the media’s coverage of this democratic race in general.

It is evident that the Clintons have cronies, others who are loyal to them and those who owe them favors in all places of influence, including the establishment, the courts, major businesses, and especially the media. It is even more evident that these associates and cronies share the trademark ruthlessness and disingenuous nature with the Clintons.

Machiavelli and Rove have nothing on the Clintons and their associates.

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By Still hearing the Choir of Angels Sing. Feb 20th 2008 at 12:48 pm EST

I know a lot of us here are really proud like never before. I think we should celebrate and ELABORATE upon that bold, great statement Michelle made.

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By Roberto Feb 20th 2008 at 1:16 pm EST

So, each time she did use the word "really"?

They played a clip without the word "really" and it did not seem like a cut out.

If she used the word "really" each time, then this is much, much easier to explain and understand. In fact, it becomes a very defensible and reasonable statement.

I would like to request a definitive answer to the question: Did she use the word "really" each and every time she made the statement?

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By EAB4Obama Feb 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EST

For the whole time we have seen how the media twist and turn Barack Obama's word to mis-represent. They are doing the same thing with Michelle's word.

But the more they smear, what do we see? More people supporting him.

No fear....

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By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) Feb 20th 2008 at 1:57 pm EST

Robert

At the rally on Monday, in addressing the level of participation and enthusiasm in the electoral process, Michelle Obama commented:

“For the first time in my adult life, I am REALLY proud of my country... because I think people are hungry for change”. The operative word being “really”.

Here’s the link:

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It is imperative that we call NBC on their intentionally deceptive and swiftboating antics.

We must issue a formal compliant against the network.

The partial media has jeopardized this campaign too many times. We must confront such contemptible tactics.

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By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) Feb 20th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

I was examining both footage, they appear to have been taken at different events within the same day.

Video clips:

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21 134540/vp/23252080#23251926

I guess Michelle had hosted more than one rally on Monday.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 20th 2008 at 5:19 pm EST

I believe she said it first without "really", then after everyone jumped on it, she said, "my meaning was wasn't 'first time ever', but 'first time REALLY (proud)'."

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By Alisa Feb 20th 2008 at 2:12 pm EST

Robert,

She only made the statement once, and yes she did use the adjective REALLY before the word proud. She then went on to explain EXACTLY what it was that she was really proud of.

I first saw the clip on CNN when Lou Dobbs had Bob Schieffer on the show and Mr Schieffer's whole take on it was that her use of the word REALLY was pivital in understanding the sentiment that she was conveying. The use of the word REALLY, coupled with the full context in which was speaking made it clear that her statement was in no way a general reflection of her patriotism, but rather, it was about a specific event that this nation is experiencing right here and now, and it is an event that is a first for millions of us.

During that Lou Dobbs segment, they played the unedited clip and the word REALLY was clearly spoken. But now all of a sudden, when the clip is played you can clearly see the amaturish attempt to deliberately cut it out, and that one sentence is removed from it's full context and attacked in isolation. Whenever you take a fragment and examine it in isolation, you will always draw an incorrect conclusion. That is what is being deliberately done here.

Here is a clip of Michelle, and you can hear (even thru the attempt to edit) her use the word REALLY, and moreover, you can hear the full context in which she was speaking.

Listen to this Link

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By Heather in Maine Feb 20th 2008 at 2:15 pm EST

You can see it on youtube. One shows the original, with "really" in it, and then you can see the edited one, where they took the "really" out.

It's bizarre.

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By GoBO 08 Feb 20th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST

She did use the word "really". When Fox played the clip she said "really" but I think CNN and MSNBC must have gotten their clip from the Clinton people because "really" was editted out!

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By Heather Feb 20th 2008 at 1:17 pm EST

We all know what time it is with regard to that statement. I don't recall the exact line of questions, but I recall Dr. Condalisa Rice being grilled about something regarding this war - and her response to them being that her ancestors were considered 3/5 a person at one time. What ever the line of questioning was , it sshut those senators up.

That is the beauty of this movement of change - Americans are not falling for the sane okeydoke.-our needs, wants and dreams are to simular to be played by the same political stuff.

Yes, we can.

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By Karen Hussein Hunter Feb 20th 2008 at 2:07 pm EST

Oh no, this has got to be the first scandal...

"Really" Gate 2008...let the media run with it, American's aren't falling for their "stir the pot" blather anymore...we heard what she had to say and she's being honest and forthcoming, something media and D.C. loyalists hate...but American's LOVE.

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By JesseW Feb 20th 2008 at 2:19 pm EST

If you get Air America, call their hosts on this one.

Then, write Amy Goodman over at Democracy Now!

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By The One Feb 20th 2008 at 2:22 pm EST

EVERYONE - PLEASE SEND SOMETHING LIKE THIS MESSAGE TO CNN!!

Here is the link:
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Just click on as many feedback links on the webpage - Anderson Cooper, Larry King, etc.

Make sure CNN knows we are NOT going to stand for this garbage!!

Here is what I sent:

This comment is regarding the Election special yesterday night. Time and again, a republican strategist or pro-Clinton mouthpiece brought up Michelle Obama's quote about her country. And time and time again, they got the actual quote WRONG. Here is what Michelle Obama said: "For the first time in my adult lifetime I am really proud of my country."

Both Amy Holmes and Toobin missquoted her, leaving out the words "adult" or "really". That makes a HUGE difference in the meaning of that statement.

For example, if you told your child, "Wow Timmy, for the first time this week, I am really proud of you". Does this mean you weren't proud of Timmy before? No, obviously not.

However, now take out the word "really". "Wow Timmy, for the first time, I am proud of you." BIG DIFFERENCE. Now, this obviously means you have never been proud of Timmy before.

See the problem? In their zeal to try and take down the Obama movement both Toobin and Holmes were foaming at the mouth at this "misstep", but never bothered to check the wording of the quote. This not only makes them look foolish, it is a poor reflection on CNN. This was a blatant Rove-style attack that had no basis in fact. They should be suspended or terminated. In addition, I believe they both should apologize for this, on-air. I expect this from FOX News, not CNN.

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

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By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) Feb 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EST

What else would you expect from someone who values power and personal accolades above regulations, protocol and the people?

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By ObamAmerican_birdlady_sf Feb 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EST

their website sucks. I clicked on the contact us link on the bottom & the page was a MESS!

LOL!!!!!

If they want to see people rise up and take to the streets, they can go ahead and try to steal American votes. Talk about fuel for McCain...

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By Sano Feb 20th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

Hillary's site in general is in a mess. Every other link is dead or moved. Lots of problems over there. Also a vicious feminist slant among several blogs. Amazing venom.

This blog is Obamalicious (my daughter's description).

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By Terri S. Feb 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EST

I clicked on the link, wish I hadn't! Such a blatent attempt to deceive people-representing their opinions as "fact". I wonder if they would be saying that if the shoe was on the other foot? Not likely.

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By Michael Feb 20th 2008 at 12:36 pm EST

I just made two matching pledges at

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Will you do the same?

Why am I supporting Obama?

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Yes, we can!

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By Renegade Feb 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EST

:-)

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By Michael Feb 20th 2008 at 12:37 pm EST

I just made two matching pledges at

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Will you do the same?

Why am I supporting Obama?

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Yes, we can!

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By Michael Feb 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EST

Whoops, accidentally posted that twice! Guess I am fired up and ready to go this morning. :-)

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By Jenni Feb 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EST

Careful - the plagiarism police will come-
I am fervent and equipped to decamp is a safer version ;)

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Feb 20th 2008 at 12:39 pm EST

Hillary Clinton loves phrases. "35 Years of Experience", "Day One", "Solutions". Who is this person who must define herself with catch-phrases and who changes themes like many change their shorts? She refuses to release the presidential documents that show what she actually did while First Lady. She now refused to release her tax records, although Obama and McCain have released theirs. She claims to be a populist and "for the people", yet sat on the Board of Directors at WalMart for six years and did NOTHING to benefit the workers, referred to as "blood-sucking parasites" by company attorneys. Now, she criticizes Obama for his oratory skills. I guess she'd prefer to run against George W Bush, for whom two syllables are a challenge, and three, Mt. Everest.

I have found many of Hillary's claims to be not true, such as is illustrated in the ad she is running in Wisconsin. Let's take a closer look at who's really qualified and or who's really working for the good of all of us in the Senate, Obama or Clinton.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term – 6 years - and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law 20 pieces of legislation in her first six years.

These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress www.thomas.loc.gov, but to save you trouble, here they are:

1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.

2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.

3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.

5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson.

6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.

7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.

10. Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

11. Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.

12. Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.

13. Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.

14. Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Feb 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EST

15. Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty. Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive.

16. Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.

17. Pay for city projects in response to 9/11 18. Assist landmine victims in other countries.

19. Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.

20. Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

There you have it, the facts straight from the Senate Record.

Now, let's compare that to Obama's Senate record. Unfortunately, the list of his legislative accomplishments is WAY TO LONG, so I'll categorize. During the first 8 years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced

233 regarding healthcare reform,

25 on poverty and public assistance,

12 crime fighting bills,

97 economic bills,

60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,

21 ethics reform bills,

5 gun control,

6 veterans affairs and many others.

His first year in the U.S. Senate, Obama authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 - became law, **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, - became law, **The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, - became law, **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, In committee, and many more.

In all, since entering the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096.

An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no record according to Hillary Clinton, who would prefer that this comparison not be made public.

Barack Obama is not just a talker. He's a doer. Just compare how they have managed their campaigns. Hillary dumped all her money and pinned all her hopes on winning the nomination by Super Tuesday. She failed. BAD JUDGMENT. She had no plans beyond that.

Barack Obama out-strategized her, outmanaged her, and out-financed her. His judgment appears impeccable. He OPPOSED the Iraq War. She voted to authorize it. He seems to be a step ahead of her at every turn. That is the kind of brilliance we NEED in the White House.

Oprah said it best: "I'm voting for Barack Obama, not because he is black, but because he is brilliant."

Yes we can!

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By "Makeda" Independent Sweetie who helped to elect President Barack Hussein Obama Feb 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EST

Great post Reggie. Everyone need to take notes including local officials...

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By Sheron from Baltimore, MD Feb 20th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

Please send your e-mail to all those people, newspapers, television shows and the like that say Obama has no substance. Maybe they will shut up.

Dallas Rally | Report to Admin

By Obamacrats Unite Feb 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EST

Is there a link for the Dallas Rally held today?

MSNBC & texas senator | Report to Admin

By Vijay from Milwaukee, WI Feb 20th 2008 at 12:40 pm EST

ATTENTION:

I hope the Obama campaign takes care of this problem. Yesterday on MSNBC, a senator from texas who represented Obama was unable to answer a simple question about the legislative achievements of senator OBama. Chris Matthews, the arrogant punk, kept pushing the senator to tell him atleast one thing OBama had done in the senate and the texas senator did not know any. (Even I could name 5-6 off the top of my head..)

Anyway MSNBC keeps repeating this clip and I hope the OBama campaign sends some one to take care of this before it does any damage.

--OBAMA 08--

Re: MSNBC & texas senator | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Feb 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EST

Vijay read my post above.

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By Vijay from Milwaukee, WI Feb 20th 2008 at 12:49 pm EST

Reggie,

My concern is not regular people like you and me and other here on BarackObama.com. People who are active on this site generally are aware of the accomplishments of Sen.OBama. But when this senator from texas, who is a supporter of Obama, is unable to name even one accomplishment it provides a huge chance for the Clinton machine to blow it into a big issue. I hope Obama camp sets this record straight with MSNBC...

When this Texas senator was drawing blank, I was shouting out, "tell him about the ethics reform bill, nuclear non proliferation bill, gun control..." there are so many.. but the person who is representing OBama on TV should be able to present the facts...

I hope more people see your post..

Thanks..
-Obama 08-

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By Heather Feb 20th 2008 at 1:29 pm EST

I have not seen it yet or heard the name of the Texas senator but people are embarassed in Texas. Houever, I would like to see the non-issue of experienced forclosed for good. Obama has the wisdon and vision to impart to the people her appoints to execute his desires. I would like to hear someone in this campaign say that they would have loved to employed Hillary to use her 35 years of experience but because her character and integrity is so bad - he can't hire her. It would be like losing that job because of a bad credit report. LOL

yes, we can.

Re: MSNBC & texas senator | Report to Admin

By Kat from TN Feb 20th 2008 at 1:41 pm EST

This issue has been talked about to death. It was talked about an hour after Obama won Wisconsin. On multiple threads.

It was a mistake. Those are going to happen. I am more than sure the campaign is aware of what happened, and hopefully will make sure it will not happen again.

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By Unknown user Feb 20th 2008 at 1:46 pm EST

Its going to be big deal for clinton and use this clip as negative experience and just talker. So we need email to send Obama experience and achievement to all his surrogaters when they goto TV apperance they should prepare. we should email to all TV channels his Total experience & achivements/

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By Unknown user Feb 20th 2008 at 1:48 pm EST

Its going to be big deal for clinton and use this clip as negative experience and just talker. So we need email to send Obama experience and achievement to all his surrogaters when they goto TV apperance they should prepare. we should email to all TV channels his Total experience & achivements/

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By Unknown user Feb 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EST

Its going to be big deal for clinton and use this clip as negative experience and just talker. So we need email to send Obama experience and achievement to all his surrogaters when they goto TV apperance they should prepare. we should email to all TV channels his Total experience & achivements/

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By Cherry NYC Feb 20th 2008 at 2:38 pm EST

Don't worry b/c Chris Matthews did the same thing to Gov Doyle, the Wisconsin gov and he could not name anything, but Obama still won by 17 points. Yes it is true the Chris Matthews never ask Clintons supporters the same question. The truth is the avg American doesn't know about the bills their respective candidates have passed. Most people can't tell you the current policy proposals of either candidate. However, I do agree that the surrogates should know something when going on tv, but that goes to show that people want change now and feel Obama represents that change.

The Clintons are going to be given all the help they can by the media since the media also thought she would be the presumptive nominee. No one wants to admit they are wrong!!

"Where's the Beef?" | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EST

First off, thank you, IBB! Go OH!

Secondly, I'd like to address one of the spin-meisters' more effective yet least accurate ploys, the claim that Barack is all rhetoric and no record, all inspiration and no substance. This is of course ridiculous to anyone who is paying attention, yet too many people aren't paying close enough attention.

So here are a few ways to reply when folks say "Where's the Beef":

The first is to talk about his impressive 25 years of public service, as a community organizer on the south side of Chicago, working to rebuild a struggling inner-city, standing with the members of the community, learning of the problems facing our society from their perspective and effectively addressing them. That gives him deep understanding of the multi-faceted challenges facing our inner-cities, which have suffered for too long and desperately need to be rejuvenated. Barack is the best hope our country has to do so; he truly understands that we are one another's keeper, that when any of us suffer injustice we all are diminished, and he can inspire us as a nation to act to redress the great injustices of our society. His experience as a community organizer led him to law school, where he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review, and then to become a civil rights attorney, a constitutional law professor, and a voting rights activist, before becoming a state senator in IL. All of these are incomparable assets in a President, and speak to his ability to address a wide range of challenges facing our nation.

But, impressive as this experience most certainly is, folks sometimes fail to appreciate its magnitude. Instead, they want to hear about his legislative record. So here are a few links to help them gain a better sense of the substantial legislation Barack passed in the IL senate.

One of my favorites is the NYT graph of his legislative record in IL: Link . This offers a representation of the more than 800 bills he sponsored in IL, including over 230 concerning heath care, 125 on poverty and public assistance, nearly 100 concerning business and the economy, over 60 on education, and 60 on civil rights.

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By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 20th 2008 at 12:42 pm EST

[continued]

But the graph fails to give a sense of just how spectacular some of this legislation is. One that stands out is his capital case reform. IL's capital case system was an utter mess; you may have heard of it when Gov. Ryan, a man not widely recognized for his ethical rigor, declared a moratorium on death sentences in 2000, as so many innocent people had been executed. Still, the system remained a mess, and in 2003 Barack was able to bring disparate groups together like the ACLU and the police, as well as Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, to pass legislation that greatly reformed the system, including requiring interrogations to be videotaped to ensure that confessions weren't coerced (see Link ). As Adam B points out on this issue, "Talk is cheap. What counts is getting substantive progressive reform passed into law, and time and time again, Obama has done it on behalf of groups for whom no one else was fighting." (Link )

Another article that discusses Barack's IL legislative accomplishments is Link ; see also Link, http://www.barackobama.com/200 7/03/30/obama_hits_chicago_dur ing_coun.php . and Link.

Now, I think it is yet another tremendous asset that Barack has such extensive experience as a state senator. He knows how state legislatures work, and he can better grasp the implications of federal policies on a state level. This will be extremely helpful when he is President. But still some people discount his years in the IL Senate. They want to know what he's done in the US Senate. So here are a few examples of that:

See Link to learn about the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, developed by Senator Obama and Senator Coburn, and signed into law in September of 2006. This bill is an excellent example of Barack's commitment to making the government accountable to the people and epowering the people to hold their government accountable. Via USAspending.gov, the search engine resulting from the FFA&T Act ( Link ), an individual can search all government contracts, grants, earmarks, and loans--WE THE PEOPLE get to see how OUR tax monies are being spent by the government. When someone is trying to cram in some pork, we will know about it; when somebody is trying to give their favorite companies no-bid contracts, we'll know about it--thanks to Senators Obama and Coburn.

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By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 20th 2008 at 12:43 pm EST

[continued]

Similarly, Barack sponsored the Transparency and Integrity in Earmarks Act (see again Link ): "The bill would shed light on the almost 16,000 earmarks that were included in spending bills in 2005. Under the bill, all earmarks, including the name of the requestor and a justification for the earmark, would have to be disclosed 72 hours before they could be considered by the full Senate. Senators would be prohibited from advocating for an earmark if they have a financial interest in the project or earmark recipient. And, earmark recipients would have to disclose to an Office of Public Integrity the amount that they have spent on registered lobbyists and the names of those lobbyists." Barack is the one presidential candidate who has made his earmarks public (see Link ).

Then there's the Lugar-Obama proliferation and threat reduction initiative, signed into law 1/11/07. From Link : "Authored by U.S. Sens. Dick Lugar (R-IN) and Barack Obama (D-IL), the Lugar-Obama initiative expands U.S. cooperation to destroy conventional weapons. It also expands the State Department's ability to detect and interdict weapons and materials of mass destruction. 'The Lugar-Obama initiative will help other nations find and eliminate conventional weapons that have been used against our own soldiers in Iraq and sought by terrorists all over the world,' said Obama."

Barack has also done impressive work on ethics and lobbying reform. From Link : "In the first two weeks of the 110th Congress, Senator Obama helped lead the Senate to pass the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act, a comprehensive ethics and lobbying reform bill, by a 96-2 vote. This landmark bill was signed into law by the President in September 2007. Most importantly, the final reform bill contained a provision pushed by Senator Obama to require the disclosure of contributions that registered lobbyists "bundle" - that is, collect or arrange - for candidates, leadership PACs, and party committees. The New York Times called this provision "the most sweeping" in the bill, and the Washington Post said: "No single change would add more to public understanding of how money really operates in Washington.
"In January 2006, Senator Obama laid the groundwork for the reform package that the Senate eventually adopted a year later. He started building a coalition for reform by helping to author the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act introduced with 41 Democratic sponsors."

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By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EST

[continued]

OK, OK, people might say, but all I hear about is hope and change. What exactly does he mean by change? Well, he gives an excellent answer in his Blueprint for Change. It outlines where Barack stands on the challenges facing our nation and how he will meet those challenges as President. It was critical in winning over many undecideds and those who had been leaning towards other candidates here in Iowa. It shows just how laughable the claim is that he has no substance. Folks here were amazed by how comprehensive it is--and it's just an outline! The Blueprint for Change, as well as thorough discussion of other issues, can be found here: Link .

After considering all these facets of Barack's experience and substance, some people may still not be won over. But that should be because they disagree with him. And that's fair enough. I myself don't agree with him 100% of the time; I don't agree with anyone 100% of the time. But I feel that Barack is listening 100% of the time and he especially considers the perspective of those who hold differing views, and again that's critical in a President.

But those who claim Barack lacks experience are either ignorant or they have a rather narrow and artificial understanding of experience. And as Barack has pointed out, there are few folks in government who are more "experienced" than Cheney or Rumsfeld. And look where that's gotten us.

Barack has the RIGHT experience, the better judgment, and the expansive vision that we so desperately need in a President. He truly is change we can believe in; his lifetime of honoring his words with action testifies to that.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! Feb 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EST

Great post IA Hope you'll read mine above as well.

We will not allow Obama to be swiftboated, NOT ON OUR WATCH!!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! | Report to Admin

By Anthony from Abell, MD Feb 20th 2008 at 12:41 pm EST (Updated Feb 20th 2008 at 1:06 pm EST)

This post has been removed due to offensive or disrespectful content.

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By MNlawyer Feb 20th 2008 at 12:47 pm EST

I actually think if true might warrant a complaint to the FEC and the FCC. I would send a copy of the complaints to CNN.

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By Floyd from Shreveport, LA Feb 20th 2008 at 12:53 pm EST

The word for the general election is- McBushed; a combination of eight failed years of Bush in the white house with four years of McCain in the white house or idiots.

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By native daughter Feb 20th 2008 at 1:04 pm EST

This is totally irresponsible reporting.

Maybe another thing we could do is target their sponsors. Let them know their products will no longer be bought if they continue to advertise on CNN. But we would have to do it en masse.

Also isn't there a rapid response site to report false media reports to?

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By Heather Feb 20th 2008 at 12:44 pm EST

In the up-comming debate, I would love to hear Professor Obama lecture Hilliary on the evils of treating the American electorate like used tissue and pawns.

What the demographic that she felt was hers proved to be more intelligent than she estimated. Their divide, wedge, ignore, and belittle, misrepresent strategy keep failing them by ever wideing margins, yet they continue.

Texas, Ohio, Vermont, and R.I. join the Obama change to a better America.

Yes, we can.

Hillary has just "borrowed" words from Senator Kerry's 2004 DNC speech | Report to Admin

By Mark from Brooklyn, NY Feb 20th 2008 at 12:45 pm EST

Hillary Clinton spoke this morning at Hunter College in NYC and an excerpt of her speech shown on television had her mention this following line:"...you cannot discuss family values without valuing families..." That line was used by Senator John Kerry at the 2004 DNC in Boston. Look up the transcript of his speech to confirm. Someone should ask Senator Kerry if he gave her permission to use his words. If not, then Clinton has plagiarized.

Re: Hillary has just "borrowed" words from Senator Kerry's 2004 DNC speech | Report to Admin

By Sam in UK (endeavouring to do my part to form that more perfect union) Feb 20th 2008 at 1:01 pm EST

Hillary has been recycling Bill’s speeches throughout her campaign. She has also been lifting material from both Obama and Edwards.

Re: Hillary has just "borrowed" words from Senator Kerry's 2004 DNC speech | Report to Admin

By Ellen from Henry, IL Feb 20th 2008 at 1:20 pm EST

GREAT NEWS!! Her recycling days are just about over!! She can lift words from Barack (don't forget for Barack that was plagerism -- for her it isn't BECAUSE THEY DON'T PLAY BY THE RULES)
and try ANY dirty trick or tactic she can muster now, BUT IT WILL NEVER WORK because HER DAYS ARE NUMBERED!! Barack Obama has the momentum, he just continues to get better and better -- his speech last night was FABULOUS, and I KNOW he will take her down a few more notches at the debate tomorrow night!!

BARACK OBAMA WILL WIN THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION, AND WILL CONTINUE HIS CAMPAIGN AND DEFEAT THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT!!

SO GET ON BOARD THE OBAMA VICTORY TRAIN!! THE TRAIN WILL LEAVE FOR WASHINGTON, D.C., ON JANUARY 20, 2009, THE DAY BARACK OBAMA IS INAUGURATED AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!
A SEAT IS RESERVED FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU -- YOU CAN RIDE THE VICTORY TRAIN FOR FREE -- WE DON'T LEAVE ANYONE OUT OF THIS CAMPAIGN!! WE ARE PLANNING ON TAKING AMERICA BACK AND HAVING BARACK OBAMA, OUR PRESIDENT, LEAD US AND GUIDE US TO A NEW, SHINING AMERICA AND A NEW RESPECT BY OUR WORLD LEADERS FOR AMERICA -- THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE!!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!

ROLL ON OBAMA!! I LIKE THE WAY YOU ROLL!!

Re: Hillary has just "borrowed" words from Senator Kerry's 2004 DNC speech | Report to Admin

By Ellen from Henry, IL Feb 20th 2008 at 1:22 pm EST

GREAT NEWS!! Her recycling days are just about over!! She can lift words from Barack (don't forget for Barack that was plagerism -- for her it isn't BECAUSE THEY DON'T PLAY BY THE RULES)
and try ANY dirty trick or tactic she can muster now, BUT IT WILL NEVER WORK because HER DAYS ARE NUMBERED!! Barack Obama has the momentum, he just continues to get better and better -- his speech last night was FABULOUS, and I KNOW he will take her down a few more notches at the debate tomorrow night!!

BARACK OBAMA WILL WIN THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION, AND WILL CONTINUE HIS CAMPAIGN AND DEFEAT THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT!!

SO GET ON BOARD THE OBAMA VICTORY TRAIN!! THE TRAIN WILL LEAVE FOR WASHINGTON, D.C., ON JANUARY 20, 2009, THE DAY BARACK OBAMA IS INAUGURATED AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!
A SEAT IS RESERVED FOR EVERY ONE OF YOU -- YOU CAN RIDE THE VICTORY TRAIN FOR FREE -- WE DON'T LEAVE ANYONE OUT OF THIS CAMPAIGN!! WE ARE PLANNING ON TAKING AMERICA BACK AND HAVING BARACK OBAMA, OUR PRESIDENT, LEAD US AND GUIDE US TO A NEW, SHINING AMERICA AND A NEW RESPECT BY OUR WORLD LEADERS FOR AMERICA -- THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE!!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO!!

ROLL ON OBAMA!! I LIKE THE WAY YOU ROLL!!

Saw this "hit" job in the Dallas Morning News | Report to Admin

By David "who's sane" in South Austin Feb 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EST

Link

There is going to be more stuff like this as the opposition gets more desperate.

The guys email address is there and I wrote to him - I also plan to send a Letter to the Editor.

Here's what I sent to the guy.

Your column in the Dallas Morning News regarding the so called bad week for Sen Obama's campaign seemed to be more of how you wanted the week to be viewed by others rather than how it really was. Obama did not admit to "theft" of anything - he said it was no big deal because borrowing from a friend with their consent is not stealing . Thankfully the voters in Wisconsin agreed emphatically.

As to your assertion that Mrs Obama said she was never proud of her country - total hogwash. If that were the case she would not have used the adverb "really" she would have have simply said "This is the first time in my adult life that I have been proud ..." The adverb "really" changes the meaning by adding emphasis and allows for lesser degrees of the sentiment to be true. e.g. If I say "This is the first time I have been really hungry" it does not mean that I've never been hungry, it means that it the first time that I have been "very hungry" or "extremely hungry". Plus, she was speaking about the political process in our country not about our country as a whole. More importantly the voters in Wisconsin emphatically disagreed with your cheap political parlor tricks.

I don't know where you bias comes from but you need to distinguish between the way things are and the way that you wish they were. The former is called reality and the latter is called fantasy. A dose of the former would make your columns less like works of fiction.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH | Report to Admin

By Anthony from Abell, MD Feb 20th 2008 at 12:46 pm EST (Updated Feb 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EST)

Deleted by Admin

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By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) Feb 20th 2008 at 12:51 pm EST

OUTRAGE

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EST

TROLL ALERT! Not only doesn't he have a public profile, but I have seen many of his tiresome posts over the last couple weeks.

I have reported this to Admin. and I would recommend in the future that people that come across something so unbelievable and not in line with Barack's campaign would do the same instead of responding. If you are unsure of whether something is accurate, just write that to Admin. asking them to check it out - I have.

I would also ask that you pay attention to who is posting - when you see this name, and others that have become familiar (e.g.Right to my opinion, Pat of Texas, Pat of Virginia)please disregard their posts!!!!

Anybody out there want to compile a list of known trolls???

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By AmyRock Feb 20th 2008 at 1:02 pm EST

So we are to believe that somebody was sitting there taking pictures of their television and just happened to catch this? Both lines of it?
They were taking pictures of every two seconds of tv?

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By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) Feb 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EST

No this was reported early in the blogs and they took a caption on it when the show was re-run.

It is real.

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By Jenni Feb 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST

I am a little skeptical as well -

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By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) Feb 20th 2008 at 1:18 pm EST

NO I read it last night they took photos of the CC during the re-runs...

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By HS from Seattle Feb 20th 2008 at 1:23 pm EST

Has this been reported to HQ??

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By Allison Feb 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EST

I am skeptical myself. I find it hard to believe the network would not have caught the captions prior to rerunning the broadcast. Supporters are very vocal and if people had really seen it they would have reported it to CNN and posted it on the blogs last night.

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By Paul J. Los Angeles Feb 20th 2008 at 1:45 pm EST

If so, then CNN or whoever does the close caption typing are the people who are doing this. This is the same station that had Obama pointing to Osama in a piece they did on what the candidates were pointing at...

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By A New & Better Day! Feb 20th 2008 at 2:13 pm EST

Bloggers here last night were discussing this and writing CNN immediately after it happened.

You don't have to sit around waiting to photograph the tv, many people have DVR or Tivo.

Delegate lead | Report to Admin

By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) Feb 20th 2008 at 12:50 pm EST

MSNBC's first read VOTED delegate count.

Obama 1,168
Clinton 1,008

Unallocated: 53 (27-26 split expected for Obama)

Anything above 150 is a decisive lead. We have more than 160, a 7.35% lead on allocated VOTED delegates.

wOOt

ATTENTION PLEASE!!! | Report to Admin

By Denny from Greenville South Carolina***Barack Obama 44th president of the United States of America Feb 20th 2008 at 1:07 pm EST

CAN ANYONE?? PLEASE???
make it a point to get this link to someone higher up in our campaign..
Its a 527 tactic the HRC people are gonna hit us with in Ohio via a 10 million doller TV blitz againt us...
I must assume our guys know this BUT lets not leave Any chance..SOMEONE HELP ME!!! OK?
Link

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By Hope Feb 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST

Go to the Action Button and click "Contact us"... i suspect they know since it's out in the media, but it doesn't hurt to point it out. Perhaps even suggest they run a fundraising campaign to get that $10 million the 527 group is getting for Clinton.

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By Denny from Greenville South Carolina***Barack Obama 44th president of the United States of America Feb 20th 2008 at 1:27 pm EST

I sent it to all 4 links thanks Hope (0:

Im also gonna call HQ right now

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By Heather Feb 20th 2008 at 1:43 pm EST

I don't know about Ohio and the other states, but that crap ain't gonna work in Texas. It will fall absolutely dead in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin if not more. Further , when you get into rural North Taxas and the Midlands, white folk there are sick of the Clintons'. They can give that money to our campaign. LOL

yes, we can.

Re: 527s | Report to Admin

By Bobbie Sue Grenerth *OFA* www.handsontiffin.net Feb 20th 2008 at 2:27 pm EST

I've had Eddie Schwartz's "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" going through my head all day.

Hillary's inability to show humility | Report to Admin

By La Bohème Feb 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EST

As one matures, a person needs to be able to show humility. Showing humility is not a bad thing. It's a sign that you understand that life and the circumstances that surround it are profound yet educating. If you've never been down and out before how can you appreciate the good times? Showing a bit of humility can go a long way.

She talks about her '35 years of experience' and yet to this very day I still ask myself, WHO IS HILLARY CLINTON? I have read and seen everything about her and yet I still can't get to the core of who she is. With Obama, I connected with him instantly. He comes across as a person who you could just talk to for hours. He's real and genuine. I don't feel that when I see or hear Hillary.

She comes off as unreal and not genuine. It's like she's acting. People want to know that there's a connection between the President and themselves. They need to know that a President can feel their agony, pain, and happiness. Barack has brought so many people together because he's real. He's been up, he's been down, he's been humiliated, he's been proud.

You can see all of those qualities from him every single day. There is no elitest attitude coming from Barack. He's a common guy just like his supporters trying to make an extraordinary mark on the world. He's not out for power, he is EMPOWERING the citizens of this country. He's giving back the beauty of this country which has been tarnished for over a decade. America deserves a fresh start. Barack is that fresh start.

Mille bisous,
Shavon
xoxo

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By Jean Feb 20th 2008 at 1:58 pm EST

I liked your comment about him being a person you could talk with for hours. If I were shut up in a blizzard-snowed-in cabin with Hillary, I feel like I would wind up taking a walk after about and hour and half. With Barack, I feel we could have some really good conversation and I feel the same way about Michelle.

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By Kat from TN Feb 20th 2008 at 1:44 pm EST

Right now 527's are not illegal, and trust me, they are going to be hitting Obama by the boatload in the general election. Better get used to combating them now.

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By Theresa LV Feb 20th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST

It's not a matter of combatting this type of behavior and attacks. It speaks volumes about Clinton's character. If our citizens are paying attention, they will band together behind Senator Obama and put an end to this type of behavior by our politicians. Let's help them pay attention. Let's not reward this unethical self-serving behavior ever again.

Let her behavior work for us by throwing our support to Barack by electing him President of OUR United States. Don't whine about this on the site, do something positive to make it backfire on her.

OBAMA LIVE IN DALLAS, TX | Report to Admin

By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) Feb 20th 2008 at 1:11 pm EST

Link

He should be on any minute now..

PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By Yiannis aka Stephen Colber(t) for Vice Presiden(t) Feb 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST

THIS IS REAL, calculated and it happens in every network:

Link

Respond to CNN by voicing your outrage on this story here

Link

Re: PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By StanVI Feb 20th 2008 at 1:21 pm EST

A lousy Photoshop creation. You are going to see a lot of these doctored up images going forwrd. Look at the source.

Re: PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By Bruce H Feb 20th 2008 at 1:56 pm EST

Specifically, somebody photoshopped a caption about al qaeda over the caption when Anderson Cooper was speaking about HILLARY calling and congratulating Obama. This was in response to news that Hillary did not congratulate him in her election night speech.

This is totally fake.

Please quit repeating it.

Re: PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 20th 2008 at 1:40 pm EST

The link connects to 'democraticunderground.com' - it reports nonsense about alqueda congratulating Barack. A troll posted the link earlier, which I had deleted. I don't think this poster is a troll, just that he picked up this item which does not deserve our attention from the troll. Please continue to ignore!!

This poster has been removed due to objectionable or inappropriate postings

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By Shawn Feb 20th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

People need to stop responding to such insane drivel. Don't call, write or post feedback. Don't forward it to HQ. Don't perpetuate it.

No one but a whacko is going to take this stuff seriously. I guarantee the campaign knows all about this sort of craziness. Just relax and focus on sharing Barack's message with those who are undecided.

Re: PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 20th 2008 at 4:40 pm EST

Sandra,

I just responded to the e-mail I received from you about me calling you a troll. I apologized if there was any mix-up, without knowing what post you were talking about.

Now that I've found this, I am still confused. I refer here to a link above that goes to what I said it does, a link that was initially posted by a troll, and go out of my way to say the person posting here is not a troll.

So, no, i never had any of your messages deleted - not that i'm aware of, certainly not in this thread which is where you are accusing me of it. I do not know what links you are talking about in your note here, but they are not the ones I referenced. I always check a person's profile before making accusations.
And, though I have only been on this blog for several weeks, I have been supporting Barack Obama since 2004.

So. please, take your own admonishment to heart and do not attack me for something that I don't even see that I have done. And again, if there is a mixup in whose post I responded to in another thread here, I am sorry. I had to have the troll's comments removed 5 times today; and i have seen others by him that others have called him out on - but there are still more, and I could not just keep chasing this guy around the threads by myself.

I do admit that maybe it is problematic that in some of the threads I saw him in, i did respond to the first response under him so people could recognize his post for what it is before going through dozens of responses to it. if i simply respond to the actual post, it would put this alert way at the bottom. But I still think it is a good practice.

I am sure if you have had a long presence here, nobody is going to misconstrue an attached message that is directed at the original poster.

My best to you, and all Obama supporters.

YES WE CAN

Re: PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By Chilean Observer Feb 20th 2008 at 2:01 pm EST

I was watching the tv when Anderson Cooper said "this" and I'd swear he said "Senator Clinton..."
and it's congruent because minutes earlier someone commented on how HRC didn't congratulate Obama on his win when she was about to give the speech (as well as thank the people of Missouri who voted)

I say this "caption" is absolute BS.

Re: PLEASE READ THIS | Report to Admin

By Sano Feb 20th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST

Of course it is rubbish. Doesn't it make you want to donate again!

Yes we can!

MSNBC - Teamsters to Endorse Obama Later Today! YES WE CAN! | Report to Admin

By West Coast Canuck who wishes she could vote, and contribute $$ Feb 20th 2008 at 1:13 pm EST

10:13 a.m. PST - Alert - Later today the Teamsters Union is set to endorse Barack.

teamsters union just endorses Sen. Obama | Report to Admin

By artis - a blue soul in a red land Feb 20th 2008 at 1:14 pm EST

I just hear on CNN, that the Teamster Union was supporting Obama for President. The Teamsters have over 1.2 million members and had deep root in Ohio! Yes We Can!!!!

Re: teamsters union just endorses Sen. Obama | Report to Admin

By Chad Feb 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST

All the unions endorsing him that's great.Go Obama!

Re: teamsters union just endorses Sen. Obama | Report to Admin

By Chad Feb 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST

All the unions endorsing him that's great.Go Obama!

Re: teamsters union just endorses Sen. Obama | Report to Admin

By Ellen from Henry, IL Feb 20th 2008 at 1:25 pm EST

YIPEE!!!!!!!!! ROLL ON, OBAMA!! I LIKE THE WAY YOU ROLL!!

Re: teamsters union just endorses Sen. Obama | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 20th 2008 at 1:35 pm EST

THIS IS GREAT!!

I read something last week that if he got one more big union, it means he gets bragging rights to a Union backing - there is an umbrella organization of unions and they have this policy. I expect we will hear more about this from the campaign.

Way to go IBB | Report to Admin

By ObamaBob NSB Feb 20th 2008 at 1:24 pm EST

Very nice to see this support growing in our Democratic core. Welcome aboard to Obama08!!!

Nice job IBB!!

Let's win Ohio big time!!

YES WE CAN!!

Dallas Feed | Report to Admin

By Lynne From Bellwether MO Feb 20th 2008 at 1:26 pm EST

Looks like a real party in Dallas.

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My Challenge | Report to Admin

By MartisaHussein4Obama Feb 20th 2008 at 1:33 pm EST

Hey guys:

I have been campaigning for our Guy even though I have been sick with this flu that seems to keep coming back after I feel better.

I know this is going to be a hard win, especially since his opponent is being called a
"machine" better yet, the "Clinton Machine."

However, I need your help to make my gold. I have been posting my fundraising campaign for a while, and it has done wonderful. But just a few hundred dollars away from my gold I am at a stand still. Please help me with my gold. Here is the Challenge. I make 1-call per $1!

So, if you send me $5, I make 5-calls for you outside of the calls I am making myself. Texas and Ohio is just 2-weeks away and these calls are going to be important. The extra dollar just motivates me to do more.

I think we can do it. Please give to my fundraising site:

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TO WIN TEXAS, YES WE CAN! | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Feb 20th 2008 at 1:36 pm EST

I want to be part of something great, something historic. Please, join me.
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TO WIN TEXAS, YES WE CAN!
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Barack Obama has a great plan for us all. I wanna win Texas for Barack! I was a part of the Las Vegas caucuses; so I know what it takes to win Texas.

I'm traveling to Texas to canvass, campaign until victory for Barack is won. YES I CAN!

I've set my own personal fundraising goal for the campaign, which you can see here:Link

I'll invest as much money in Texas for Barack's campaign as you give to Barack through my personal campaign, up to the amount of $5,000.00. YES I CAN!

Will you make a donation to help me reach my goal?
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YES YOU CAN!

YES WE CAN!

JULIO.
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TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By RICK Mexican American 4 OBAMA Feb 20th 2008 at 1:41 pm EST

BREAKING

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Re: TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Feb 20th 2008 at 1:47 pm EST

Every bit helps

Re: TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By Shawn Feb 20th 2008 at 3:19 pm EST

This isn't a "bit." The teamsters are the most politically active and well organized union in the nation. This endorsement means way more than an Edwards endorsement. The donations, visibility and get out the vote activities by the teamsters members will be a deciding factor in the remaining state contests.

Re: TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By Dina Feb 20th 2008 at 1:50 pm EST

I am a little worried about this new 527 that is collecting money ($10 million goal) to air ads for Clinton in Ohio. How do you go about setting up a 527? Is there a way to counter this... set up an Obama 527 separate from the funds collected on his website? Please... anyone that has any information on how to set up something like this please let me know, I and We have to do what we can. My email address in dina.badie@yahoo.com

thanks

Re: TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By David from Elk Grove Village, IL Feb 20th 2008 at 1:52 pm EST

Guys I know people are worried about the group in Ohio... but lets take 15 seconds to recognize how HUGE the endorsement of the Teamsters is. In the U.S. when people think Union Support they think HOFFA and the Teamsters. This is a big one.

Yes We Can

Re: TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By Shawn Feb 20th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST

Setting up a 527 to counter Clinton's is a horrible idea. This sort of stuff is a trap. Makes me wonder if you're a plant.

The worst thing Obama could do is cede the moral highground to Hillary. 527's are a scourge on the electoral process. The only thing to do is aggressively defend yourself from attacks. But you should never stoop to your opponent's level.

Re: TEAMSTERS TO ENDORSE OBAMA!!! | Report to Admin

By Carol-STL-MO Feb 21st 2008 at 1:23 am EST

Glad to see that my union brothers & sisters realize who is REALLY on THEIR side !!!!

Wish Obama was president back in the 1990's & again in 2000 (both times when MY union jobs in the aerospace industry were I worked for 26yrs were "outsourced" & I was laid-off (In 2002 I was forced to take early retirement & now work part-time just to make ends meet & afford health care)

Those good jobs would STILL be here IF Obama was president then !!!!!!

We CAN'T "fix the past".....but WE certainly CAN fix the future !!!!!

Barack Live | Report to Admin

By Elly in Townsend, TN Feb 20th 2008 at 1:51 pm EST

"Oh you look so beautiful...."

Barack Live Now!
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live now! | Report to Admin

By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 20th 2008 at 1:53 pm EST

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Barack just started speaking in Dallas.

Re: live now! | Report to Admin

By CMATT Feb 20th 2008 at 1:59 pm EST

I'm at work! Tell me what's going on. What is he saying? Is it a big crowd???

Endorsements | Report to Admin

By Unknown user Feb 20th 2008 at 1:54 pm EST

YES WE CAN!

The People have spoken.....we need to get some endorsements from Military generals now!!!

HOPE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!

Finally got the shipment, get yours today | Report to Admin

By Ruble from Siuox Falls, SD Feb 20th 2008 at 2:11 pm EST

I have received my shipment from Obama store today, finally. I have placed the order in January 27th. I know many of friends here have said the same about delay of the shipment. I hope Obama campaign would take a closer look on this issue and try to process store shipment a bit quicker, thank you sales department.

For my fellow believers, please go ahead and order some bumper stickers, yard signs, pins, hats, t-shirts and many things from the store. This sale helps the campaign finance and show Obama’s present in your neighborhood, be a proud Obama supporters. Thank you all.

Just a note, I would have my thoughts on Pakistan and Cuba issue in connection with Obama and his foreign policy.

Bill )'Reilly - "lynching party against Michelle Obama " | Report to Admin

By Jim Lyons Feb 20th 2008 at 2:12 pm EST

I would like to let the campaign know of a statement made by Bill O'Reilly on 2/19/2008 -

"O'Reilly then stated:

O'REILLY: You know, I have a lot of sympathy for Michelle Obama, for Bill Clinton, for all of these people. Bill Clinton, I have sympathy for him, because they're thrown into a hopper where everybody is waiting for them to make a mistake, so that they can just go and bludgeon them. And, you know, Bill Clinton and I don't agree on a lot of things, and I think I've made that clear over the years, but he's trying to stick up for his wife, and every time the guy turns around, there's another demagogue or another ideologue in his face trying to humiliate him because they're rooting for Obama.

That's wrong. And I don't want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there's evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels. If that's how she really feels -- that America is a bad country or a flawed nation, whatever -- then that's legit. We'll track it down."

This is outrageous. I will also be contacting Fox News and protest this horrible choice of words - and words matter.

In Hope and in Peace,

Jim Lyons

Re: Bill )'Reilly - "lynching party against Michelle Obama " | Report to Admin

By Shawn Feb 20th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST

O'reilly makes his living off of offensive comments. It's his stock and trade. The best thing to do is ignore it. Emailing Faux News about it just makes them happy. They want O'reilly stirring up publicity, being it positive or negative. It's what fuels his ratings.

Thank you Wisconsin and Hawaii | Report to Admin

By Ruble from Siuox Falls, SD Feb 20th 2008 at 2:12 pm EST

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to my fellow believers in Wisconsin and Hawaii for overwhelming last night. Now let’s get it going for Texas and Ohio on March 4th. As Obama is not stopping hard work of sharing his message to the votes in TX & OH, we would not stop your part. We are all fired up and ready for the change. Yes We Can!!

Is this a big endorcement? | Report to Admin

By Mike Womack Feb 20th 2008 at 2:16 pm EST

Is this a big endorcement?

GOBAMA! | Report to Admin

By Dandy from Atlanta Feb 20th 2008 at 2:17 pm EST

I am a 62 year old disabled retiree and I just couldn't stay away from the excitement any longer. For the first time in my life I have donated to a political campaign.....only ten bucks, but that's all I can afford right now.......social security is all I have to live on. Also, for the first time in my adult life I, too, am proud of my country! Thanks Barack...can't wait for 1/20/09 to have you as my prez!

Re: GOBAMA! | Report to Admin

By Brandon Feb 20th 2008 at 2:53 pm EST

That was so touching - thank you for your support. Go Obama! Yes we can go all the way!

Re: GOBAMA! | Report to Admin

By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 20th 2008 at 5:39 pm EST

Welcome, ddandivine!

Let YOUR Voice Be Heard! | Report to Admin

By Travis Kiefer Feb 20th 2008 at 2:24 pm EST

Congrats on picking up yet another endorsement! My name is Travis and I am a freshman at Stanford University. Because I believe Barack is the best candidate with the potential to revolutionize politics, I created a new website - www.digobama.com - that allows people like YOU to submit your favorite articles, videos and podcasts about Barack and vote on them. This site is only a week old and is already gaining momentum in spreading Barack's message. There are already 96 users, 169 articles, and 1069 votes! With YOUR help, this website can play an important role in helping Barack become the clear People's Choice as the next President. Thank you and Yes We Can make a difference!!!

Re: obamas family morles | Report to Admin

By CaliMamaObama Feb 20th 2008 at 2:44 pm EST

Seriously? Is this all you got?

Then I'll tell you what I have. one donation for each of the 2 parts of your 'point'.

I know all I "ned" to know about Obama's "morles" But thanks!

Re: obamas family morles | Report to Admin

By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 20th 2008 at 5:43 pm EST

Ha ha. The original's been deleted, but thanks for repeating its idiocy.

It never ceases to amaze me how often trolls have such poor spelling and grammar skills. Maybe they were home-schooled in their anger.

C'mon, trolls, vote for Obama; he'll get you a better education!

Thank you boilermakers! | Report to Admin

By CaliMamaObama Feb 20th 2008 at 2:37 pm EST

All these endorsements! Last nights resounding rejection of the status quo! This Obamacrat is fired up and ready for a KO in Texas and Ohio!! We need to get the primaries settled so we can join together to rescue this nation from the embarassing rhetoric of *my* party. Everyday I am reminded more and more why Sen. Obama is what America needs in the White House.

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Are there republican voter lists in the call bank? I would like to call on them specifically and explain why this republican is supporting Sen. Obama. I am a rookie phone banker and do not know if I am able to manage the lists I get. Can someone help?

Republicans for Obama' 08!!!

chewbacca | Report to Admin

By Kamaruzzaman Feb 20th 2008 at 2:43 pm EST

God bless the boilermakers,huh?! I always knew they were made of good stuff!

On the M.O. storm-in-a-teacup comment,don't worry about it: the media clearly aren't used to political folk telling the truth and shaming the devil - as we say in the UK (where our dear old BBC has even tried to make a story out of it -sad to report).

YES WE CAN | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST

Obama supporters are the greatest. We'll keep his campaign well funded till he reaches the White House.

Keep on donating for Sen. Barack Obama.

Click on this link to donate:
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Change for Change | Report to Admin

By Ryan KY Feb 20th 2008 at 3:08 pm EST

Hey everyone,

Well last night was another great night! However, looks like Clinton Camp are revving up their attacks and are going to get dirty. We cannot get smug, time to donate and make some calls. I'm planning to call in TX and OH. Also this is the first time Ive donated and decided after making several donations I would start a personal fund raising page called, Change for Change. My goal is to raise $1,000 through small donations of $1, $5 or $10 (of course larger donations are welcome :) ) I particularly hope to get young people like myself to donate on my page. Will you help me reach my goal?

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A SPECIAL LEI OF ALOHA | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 3:10 pm EST

LEI OF ALOHA FOR Sen. Barack Obama
Help string a lei for our hometown son. Each donation represents a single flower. It takes 40 flowers to make lei. Be a part of stringing a lei with your donation. Once 40 donations have been made, the lei will be complete and it will appear on my fundraising page.
In Hawaii, a lei is given for many special occasions. Tomorrow night after the caucus will be a special night for our native son Barack Obama.

Please make a donation of any amount. No donation is too small.
Together we will create a Lei of Aloha for our next President of the United States.
Update: So far there are 29 flowers, need 11 more to complete the lei
Aloha,
Keoki

Click on the link below to make a donation:
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A SPECIAL LEI OF ALOHA | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 3:12 pm EST

LEI OF ALOHA FOR Sen. Barack Obama
Help string a lei for our hometown son. Each donation represents a single flower. It takes 40 flowers to make lei. Be a part of stringing a lei with your donation. Once 40 donations have been made, the lei will be complete and it will appear on my fundraising page.
In Hawaii, a lei is given for many special occasions. Tomorrow night after the caucus will be a special night for our native son Barack Obama.

Please make a donation of any amount. No donation is too small.
Together we will create a Lei of Aloha for our next President of the United States.
Update: So far there are 29 flowers, need 11 more to complete the lei
Aloha,
Keoki

Click on the link below to make a donation:
Link

PLEASE KEEP ON DONATING | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST

Aloha Obama Supporters,

I am almost there towards my goal of $2.000 on my fundraising page. I have reached 84.9% and need just $303 more to surpass it. I humbly ask for your donations for Sen. Barack Obama. He is so worthy of our investment.

I thank all those who have donated so generously so far. I promise that once I hit my goal. I’ll work even harder on an even higher goal.

Hope you all have a great week.

Mahalo,
Keoki

Click the link below to make a donation:
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No to HRC Swift Boat-Style! YES WE CAN! | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ Feb 20th 2008 at 3:57 pm EST

There is now a 527 set up to go after Obama "Swift Boat-style" in the upcoming primary states.

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Here is their filing: Link

The guy filing it is Roger Salazar of Acosta|Salazar, located in Sacramento. Every Obama supporter needs to send him an email and tell him what a cheap pathetic Republican-like trick this is: Link

More Labor to follow? | Report to Admin

By barbie snow in k-ville TN Feb 20th 2008 at 3:59 pm EST

Just read where Teamsters Union is planning on endorsing Obama tomorrow.....
also Michelle Obama is going to be in Cleveland,Ohio tomorrow. Not on events list.

Teamsters union to endorse Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By MONTREAL FOR OBAMA 08 Feb 20th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST

Teamsters union to endorse Barack Obama

By JESSE J. HOLLAND, AP Labor Writer1 hour, 36 minutes ago

Sen. Barack Obama is poised to get the endorsement of the powerful Teamsters, the second major union endorsement for the Democratic front-runner in a week, union officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Obama will meet with Teamster President James P. Hoffa in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday. The endorsement is expected to come soon thereafter, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the planned formal announcement.

The Teamsters represent 1.4 million members.

Union support will be key in the Democratic primaries in the next few weeks, particularly in Ohio on March 4 and Pennsylvania on April 22. Ohio and Pennsylvania have some of the nation's largest number of union workers, with more than 15 percent of the work force unionized in Pennsylvania and just over 14 percent in Ohio.

The Democratic presidential contenders have lobbied hard for the Teamster endorsement because of the power the union wields through its fundraising for Democratic candidates and get-out-the-vote programs. The Teamsters gave more than $2.2 million to Democrats in federal races in 2004. They have given more than $24 million to Democratic election causes since 1989, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

The endorsement from the Teamsters is Obama's fourth from organized labor in a week. The 65,000-member International Brotherhood of Boilermakers endorsed Obama on Wednesday, the 1.9-million member Service Employees International Union backed the Illinois senator last Friday, and the smaller United Food and Commercial Workers endorsed him last Thursday.

Rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton by far has a larger number of unions in her corner with 12 endorsements from unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO — the nation's largest labor federation — and the United Farm Workers from the rival Change To Win labor federation.

But Obama also has one AFL-CIO union in his corner — the Transport Workers Union. He also has the backing of the independent National Weather Service Employees Organization. And with a Teamsters endorsement, he will have four Change To Win unions in his corner: the Teamsters, SEIU, the United Food and Commercial Workers and UNITE HERE, who gave Obama his first national endorsement from a union.

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GOOD LUCK SEN. OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 4:24 pm EST

Aloha Obama Supporters,

The Chinese believes the number 8 is good luck. Hawaii’s area code is 808, so it will be lucky for Sen. Barack Obama. In this tradition, let’s make a donation of $8 on my personal fundraising page so Barack will have good luck in Texas and Ohio on March 4th and the debate tomorrow.

Click the link below to donate on my personal fundraising page:
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Thank you,
Keoki

PLEASE KEEP ON DONATING | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 20th 2008 at 4:34 pm EST

My personal fundrasing page has been so slow today. =( I have been working hard to raise much needed funds for Sen. Barack Obama. I'm still energized by his landslide victory here in Hawaii.

I humbly ask for your support with a donation. No donation is too small.

Help me surpass my goal.

Click the link below to make a donation.

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International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Endorses Barack Obama | Report to Admin

By A Rebirth Feb 20th 2008 at 5:59 pm EST

Gooooo Teamsters - and thank you! We love you, man!

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