Organizing for America | Sam Graham-Felsen's Blog: Texas Congressman Chet Edwards Endorses Barack Obama for President

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By Matt Hussein Rosset Feb 18th 2008 at 2:42 pm EST

YES WE CAN !!!!!!!!

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By V-Day Feb 18th 2008 at 2:50 pm EST

Thank You Chet! This is huge. Calling Wisconsin right now for voting tomorrow. Making progress. We need everyone to pick up the phone and start calling and letting everyone know who Obama is. The economy, the experience, unfortunately Obama had to cancel a meeting there because of the snow storm. So folks are questioning me about the experience. So whatever you can do....let's bring this home. Thanks again.

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By ·• ßlake ·•· Loves ·•· Øbama •· Feb 18th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST

This little analysis of our website made me quite happy:

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

Thanks, Blake! I agree, our site is so purtty.

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By Denise from Sarasota, FL Feb 18th 2008 at 4:17 pm EST

Obama Philly Sweep - March 1st - RSVP

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE!!

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Saturday, March 1, 2008 - starting at 10 am

Who?

Residents of Philadelphia and surrounding areas who support Senator Obama and his message of hope and change.

What?

A local community service project to transform Senator Obama's powerful message of change into tangible action by cleaning up our city streets while registering voters and spreading the Obama Buzz.

Where?

A Philadelphia neighborhood near you!

Why?

To quote Barack Obama: "WE are the change we've been waiting for."

Event Details:

We would like to invite you to participate in a grassroots campaign event here in Philadelphia called the "Obama Philly Sweep". This event will be three distinct efforts rolled into one and they are as follows:

1. A community service-based event which will give back to our city while supporting our cause.

2. An informal voter registration drive serving new voters and those who wish to change their party status.

3. A traditional campaign event to attract publicity and Get Out The Vote for Obama.

As Barack has always stated this campaign is not about him, it is about us. It is not just a matter of putting a candidate in the White House, it is about supporting a common vision of a nation based on community. When ordinary people come together around a common purpose they can achieve extraordinary things!

Please RSVP here Link and you will receive more event details in the coming week. We hope to see you on Saturday, March 1st!

Thank you!

Together WE Can!

Note: If you would like an Obama Sweep to help clean up your neighborhood, register voters, and get your community excited about the upcoming Pennsylvania Primary or if you have any general questions about the event please contact Amirah Naim, our Event Coordination Chairperson, at PhillySweepforObama08@gmail.co m.

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By Lynne From Bellwether MO Feb 18th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST

Nice review!

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By ♦ Gigi Feb 18th 2008 at 3:25 pm EST

I mentioned to a friend yesterday that the Hillary site reminds me of design in the mid to late 90s -- loads of animation, big banners / terminology like "Hillblazers"

It is so in your face (1,000,320,888,666 phone calls in 30 seconds!!!!), the emails mentioning "love" and "heart"...

I think the HRC campaign is still looking at the Internet as a Push technology. The Hillary4U video also comes to mind as a wee bit outdated.

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By VM Feb 18th 2008 at 4:42 pm EST

I agree. Her website has such bad vibes; when I go there to spy, it makes me so sick and dizzy I have to leave immediately. I think it may be the Walmart aesthetic left over from her old career. And I think "Hillraisers" is in bad taste because it is a play on "hellraisers". She for some reason loves to portray herself as dark and menacing, which she is.

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By UniversalLove Feb 18th 2008 at 5:10 pm EST

Awesome review!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA '08

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By stclaire for Obama 08 Feb 18th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST

Thank you Sir!

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 3:09 pm EST

in WI primary poll you list, there are some assumptions in there that make it tricky...

bottom line: we have to get our supporters to the polls tomorrow. all of them.

-kev
remember NH

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By V-Day Feb 18th 2008 at 3:19 pm EST

Exactly Kev. Please everyone on the horn and make the call, don't be shy. It's good for the soul.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:27 pm EST

Don't forget to KEEP CALLING HAWAII!

It's tight there too and there are less people phonebanking, I think?

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By Will Smith Feb 18th 2008 at 3:26 pm EST

The second poll shows his lead at only three percent if there is normal turnout. The big lead is only if the youth and African-Americans turn out like thy have in other states. With the bad weather and bad road conditions, we need to work doubly hard to get out the vote. Our ground game should give us an advantage, but we have got to really hustle.

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By MartisaHussein4Obama Feb 18th 2008 at 5:09 pm EST

Absentee ballots is the answer. Is that and option there?

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By LA From FL Feb 18th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

Don't pay attention to the polls.

Only votes counts.

We need to win WI to get Clinton out of the race.

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By MartisaHussein4Obama Feb 18th 2008 at 5:20 pm EST

LA

WI will not be the determining factor of her getting out of the race.

The determining factor of her getting out is Texas, Ohio, Penn...All are Clinton camps. Although he is gaining ground in Texas!

The work to do over the next few weeks is Ohio and I mean they have a really diverse voter playground, but I will say it's mostly Clinton.

We need to make sure those young voters are registered and vote.

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By SFT Feb 18th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST

I usually avoid polls, however this one seems as if it has really approached sampling well. Thanks for the Link. However, I have been making GOTV in WI phone calls. Has anyone else encountered many folks who have already been called for Obama08? Keep HOPE shining.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:29 pm EST

Please make some Hawaii calls if you're tired of Wisconsin. Please don't overlook it!

Call Hawaii, friends.

Call Hawaii!

Mahalo!

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By TrollBuster3000 Feb 18th 2008 at 3:04 pm EST

Great news!! Go Waco!

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By Bailey from Taos NM Feb 18th 2008 at 3:35 pm EST

Danielle,

Obama has more years of experience as an elected official than Hillary does; more years as an elected official than Bill Clinton, JFK, or Lincoln did when they were elected.

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By V-Day Feb 18th 2008 at 5:06 pm EST

Thanks Bailey, I know. Just trying to communicate with the Wisconsin voter who have been sold a pack of lies. You would be amazed of the shenanigans that I am uncovering on the phone. Now some of these folks believe that it is not true that Hillary gave Bush the authorization for War. Can you believe this....she is now acting like she did not do it. Unreal. Seriously, too much. The upside, is that I continue to make calls and at the same time it appears ad's are coming for Obama in Wisconsin. Nothing like team work.

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By Keoki Feb 18th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST

Sen. Barack Obama is spending a lot of money on television ads and radio spots here in Hawaii. It's all worth it though as Hawaii will make its native son very proud.

Go Hawaii!!! LET'S DO IT FOR BARAK!!!

Please if you could make a donation on my personal fundraising page. I am committed to making sure Barack has the money to wrap up the nomination and Presidency.

Below is my link to my personal fundraising page.

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Mahalo,
Keoki

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By Jay from MN Feb 18th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST

Hello all,

If you are looking for a great way to build momentum for the upcoming contests check this out:

Below is a link to the With One Voice fundraising campaign for Senator Obama. It was started in honor of the voter in South Carolina who gave this movement $3.01 and a bible verse. She, like most of us, could not afford to max out her financial contribution. However, the spirit of this movement is not a few people doing a lot, it’s many people doing everything they can.

The goal is to echo our friend 10,000 times over and raise $30,100. So far we’ve raised over $7000 from over 220 people.
This is an official Barack Obama fundraiser so funds go directly to the campaign and count towards the 500,000 by March 4th goal.

Please check it out, give what you can and pass the link on.

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Thanks!

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By sdfgdfg Feb 18th 2008 at 5:01 pm EST

Thank You Mr Edwards!

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By Libertine Feb 18th 2008 at 5:27 pm EST

Clinton, take two: Hillary steals husband's best lines
Independent, The (London), Apr 7, 2006 by Rupert Cornwell in Washington
The evidence that she is after her husband's old White House job grows stronger by the day. Hillary Clinton has long been stealing her husband's policies. Now she's (almost) pinching his best lines.
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be fixed by what is right about America," Mrs Clinton, former first lady and currently junior Democratic senator from New York, said in the peroration of a speech to a Hispanic group this week.
Sound familiar? It was. Scroll back to Bill's first inaugural address and his peroration then, to which Hillary was obviously listening very closely. "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America," the 42nd President told the nation on 20 January 1993.
Mrs Clinton's use of the phrase could have been a slip. Possibly, though, it was Hillary herself - one of the most influential first ladies in US history - who was author of the original line 13 years ago, which was then inserted into her husband's address.
But either way, one Clinton is starting to sound very much like another. On the ever-controversial issue of abortion, Mr Clinton used to say it should be "safe, legal and rare". Exactly that formulation has been used by Hillary, shifting to a more centrist position on that, as on other issues.

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By Neal Feb 18th 2008 at 5:41 pm EST

Yes! Victory is eminent!

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By Mia from FL Feb 18th 2008 at 2:43 pm EST

Thank you Chet. Thank you Texas!!

Every vote counts!

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By MIKE JONES |||||| UNITED WE CAN ! * 2012 * |||||| Feb 18th 2008 at 2:58 pm EST

Thank you sir
Thank you TX

another super delegate :)

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By James Brown.....Proudly Voted For President Obama ! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:13 pm EST

Great endorsement , thank you very much Chet !

GET OUT THE VOTE

YES WE CAN

Anyone who thinks Iraq was a noble mission should read this | Report to Admin

By We don't want C-graders running this beautiful country Feb 18th 2008 at 2:44 pm EST

As Iraqis See It

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Iraq: The Hidden Human Costs

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By Anthony from Abell, MD Feb 18th 2008 at 2:47 pm EST

This is a woman who hired an army of private detectives to trace down the women her husband was involved with, not to divorce him, not to reform him, not to catch him, but to blackmail the women into silence so he could get elected president. Do you want that person controlling the FBI, the IRS, the DEA, the NSA and the CIA?

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By Deb in MN Feb 18th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST

And making Supreme Court Justice appointments.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:06 pm EST

Let's not forget her ELECTION FRAUD! I hope the media reports on this story when her trial date is set:
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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:35 pm EST

Ouch, Hill.

"The cover-up of the largest campaign finance fraud in U.S. history will soon be exposed."

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By CBSNNJ: Yes We STILL Can! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST

Amen, Deb. Judges are SO important and often overlooked in the presidential contest.

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By Theresa LV Feb 18th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

This is what amazes me. It's not that Hillary stayed with Bill after his many affairs and public humiliation - she needed him to succeed.

The problem I have is that Hillary went after the women to destroy them and at the same time made Bill the victim. Now how do those "feminists" come to terms with that.

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By EM doing her part to bend the arc Feb 18th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST

Hey Mr. from Abell,

Regarding your post on the previous thread: Please don't come here and yell at people suggesting that they are not working hard on this campaign and that they are being lazy. Who are you? Who has the audacity to say this?
You obviously have no idea what is going on behind the scenes. You obviously have not contributed much yourself or you would have witnessed the 100,000 plus active volunteers who are tirelessly working and have carried this campaign to this point. Do you think any of these 100,000+ are relenting? Absolutely not, and the beauty is that more volunteers are joining by the minute.

So, Mr. from Abell, why don't you join us? Set up a public profile and do something yourself instead of YELLING in ALL CAPS at others who you are most likely working harder than you.

Thanks in advance for NOT yelling at us anymore and for getting to work yourself.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST

A big Amen to that, EM.

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By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST

The guy's a troll. Apparently, this blogger's done this before.

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By Kim D, I survived the Tx Dem Convention, Feb 18th 2008 at 5:32 pm EST

THANKS EM!! I get turned off by that, one night I stopped calling and even signed off. I work from a laptop and desktop, so I can post and make calls at the same time. I use my cell and lan line so I get upset when I am told to get to work. Even when I am not calling because I have a bad cold, I am printing flyers. So I am working. Again thanks for making this point.

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By Pilar from Iowa Feb 18th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST

Some people call this type of woman an abused wife. No one can be abused unless they choose to. I kicked the bum out. Why didn't she? I am a strong woman, she is not!!!

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By suzannebeam Feb 18th 2008 at 4:08 pm EST

I believe that Eleanor Roosevelt said that people can't treat you like a doormat unless you lay down and let them.

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By Dawn in Superstition Springs Feb 18th 2008 at 2:47 pm EST

Hillary's campaign has gone TOO FAR!

This really makes me mad! Nobody in America is a second-class anything -- Hillary Clinton is going to eat her words when the voters hear about this!

"Superdelegates are not second-class delegates," says Joel Ferguson (co-chair of Hillary's campaign), who will be a superdelegate if Michigan is seated. "The real second-class delegates are the delegates that are picked in red-state caucuses that are never going to vote Democratic."

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I guess this means she's skipping Texas???

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:14 pm EST

Speaking of going too far and eating . . .

Please consider donating through my page in honor of my Aunt's sister, Trish, who after serving TWO meals to Hillary and her posse back in 2000, was left without a nickel!

Trish was the first waitress to be stiffed by the Hillmeister. We know that now, we can add to that list at least 1 other waitress, a cleaning company, and a gentleman who rented out his building for her campaign.

If you don't know of her story, please check it out--there's a brief summary on my page as well as a URL that you can copy/paste to read an article. Even if you can't donate, I'm sure the story will get you FIRED UP!!!

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By ♥ ♥New Destiny♥ ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 3:19 pm EST

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU MR. OBAMA SHALL PROSPER AND ANY TONGUE THAT RISES UP AGAINST YOU IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED.. AMEN

Great Endorsment! | Report to Admin

By Ilya Feb 18th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST

Great endorsement and another superdelegate on our side!
(according to demconwatch he is a superdelegate)

One Edwards Down One To Go! | Report to Admin

By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST

Ok, that's one Edwards...how bout the other?

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By ·• ßlake ·•· Loves ·•· Øbama •· Feb 18th 2008 at 2:53 pm EST

I'm hoping we'll hear about him after our wins tomorrow.

We need Edwards campaigning for us in Ohio and Richardson in Texas with Barack and Michelle going in between.

It's for the best of the Democratic party :)

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 4:32 pm EST

Yeah, I was gonna post this page's link somewhere with "EDWARDS ENDORSES OBAMA!!", but then I thought I shouldn't be that cruel!

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 2:49 pm EST

Congressman Edwards, thank you for your endorsement.

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 2:51 pm EST

I've been getting 50/50 in WI and 60 (O)/40 (H) in HI. How about you?

-kev

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By Dan_NH Feb 18th 2008 at 2:53 pm EST

Both camps are predicting a close race tomorrow:

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Just another reason to keep calling. :)

Yes we can!!!

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By V-Day Feb 18th 2008 at 3:01 pm EST

I am making progress. Again, Hillary is handing flyers in Wisconsin on the specifics of her economic
plan. We need everyone to jump in and make a difference, your voice counts trust me! Making progress...just remember Wisconsin voters are the most polite folks you will ever come across. So stay positive and keep calling. Experience issue, economic plan. Please All Hands on Deck! Keep calling. Thanks

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By Ilya Feb 18th 2008 at 3:01 pm EST

Its tough to say.

I am hearing from a number of people that they are leaning towards Obama.

Few Hillary supporters stay on the phone long enough to answer any questions.

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By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 2:52 pm EST

Ya know. I'm usually ticked at the media and the hge Hill spin, but I think it should work to our advantage this time. MSNBC for instance, quote the number of polls in WI withing 4-5 points and the ARG poll showing Clinton up. Of course no mention of the latest poll with shows Barack up 13 points....But that's ok...It will just force more Barackies out there to make sure to vote!

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By Dan_NH Feb 18th 2008 at 2:55 pm EST

Exactly!! To beat the establishment we have to always fight like we're the underdog!

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By Steve in FL Feb 18th 2008 at 2:54 pm EST

Thank you Representative Edwards!

Keep them up | Report to Admin

By colonial82 Feb 18th 2008 at 2:54 pm EST

Keep them up, another superdelegate

Obama rally in Youngston - what do you think? | Report to Admin

By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 2:54 pm EST

I love it. Really great refutations of the 'arguments' against him...

favorite line so for: "I make no apologies for talking good."

lol,
-k

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By colonial82 Feb 18th 2008 at 2:55 pm EST

Great line

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:00 pm EST

so funny!

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 3:01 pm EST

I like that he is weaving 'technology' into his speeches without sounding like a geek.

I think showing people that he 'gets technology' and understands its impact on job transformation, education, socidet is a good thing - especially in the tech centers of the US.

-kev

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:05 pm EST

Great point, Kevin. Great point.

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By yvette from pearl ms Feb 18th 2008 at 6:26 pm EST

I truly believe we are going to take Tx. I just saW a poll that showed we are now tied there!!(cnn) I also read that George Lopez is going to endorse Barack today...Have you heard this also? This would be huge. I just wish they, I mean she(LOL) would bow out gracefully so we can start preparing for November. YES WE CAN!!

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Feb 18th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST

NOt like Bush and the "internets"

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By marti Feb 18th 2008 at 3:01 pm EST

it's one of his many talents that will help build a working majority! and along with that great ability, there happens to be a truly great person, willing and able to dedicate his life to helping this country and it's people live a better life.

Issues | Report to Admin

By "Makeda" Independent Sweetie who helped to elect President Barack Hussein Obama Feb 18th 2008 at 2:55 pm EST

Please keep some of these issues in mind. Especially, at this time when making phones calls today. Barack is full of substance....

Obama on Healthcare:

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No one will be turn away because of pre-existing conditions.

Obama on Disabilities:

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Obama Plan to strengthen the economy

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Obama on Education:

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Obama on Ethics:

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Obama on Family and Community (Foreclosures)

Obama on Fiscal Responsibility:

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Obama on Poverty (Increasing Minimun Wage):

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Obama on Rural Communities (Farming):

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Obama on Veterans:

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Obama on Faith:

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keep calling WI | Report to Admin

By Kris from Des Plaines, IL Feb 18th 2008 at 2:56 pm EST

dont worry about what media headlines today.
we all know that media is all out and supporting HRC.

we have good chance in WI and we should continue working hard to delever that.
still there are undecided voters . we can make difference.

Yes We Can.

Hooray for Chet Edwards | Report to Admin

By Jon Morgan Feb 18th 2008 at 2:56 pm EST

Chet Edwards is a great stand-up guy on church-state issues, and the best proof that even in a rural, Republican district, you can support the Constitution and religious freedom and pluralism while getting reelected--even when targeted by Tom DeLay. It's great to have him on our team, and I hope he can help us win Texas.

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By SPDPompanoBeach Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

Hello everyone:

It's my first time posting on here and wanted to share how I became a Obamican.

Obama's incredible speech and message of unity following his Iowa victory struck a chord in me I did not know existed. It gave me chills, and inspired me the way I inagine JFK inspired the people of his generation. I had a positive impression of Obama before this, despite policy differences, but the speech changed things for me. I realized how sick of the extreme partisan fighting that has been the hallmark of party politics for the past 15 years.

As a Republican throughout my voting life, I never would have imagined thinking as I do about Obama. In fact, I found it difficult to explain to fellow Republicans, and it's something I avoided up until now.

It's time to come out of the shadows. I've just pledged $1150 to the campaign. I expect to do that again next month.

On Feb 27th, I head for Dallas. I'm going to volunteer my services for a week including election day. Whatever the campaign wants, I will do.

I'm no longer on the sidelines. America needs Barack Obama and I won't let Hillary Clinton or John McCain keep things in the "status quo".

"Yes we Can"

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Feb 18th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

~ ~ ~

Welcome aboard SPD in Pompano Beach!!!

:0) xoxoxo ~~~ We're glad you're here!

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By dk from illinois Feb 18th 2008 at 4:26 pm EST

Welcome SPD!! Your story is my story:) It's nice to meet you here! It's almost surreal at first --at least it was me as a life-time Republican. I became more and more disgusted with the Karl Rove/Tom Delay machine and the lack of any official Republican leadership outrage at their own party's conduct. My change of heart was more tentative, however, than yours. Mine took place in 2000 between the Primaries and General Election. I didn't become engaged until 2004 as a Kerry Volunteer. But it was Barack Obama who inspired me even then! I wore an "Obama for Senate" button while canvassing in my neighboring state of Wisconsin in the Fall of 2004-- and the wonderful people of Wisconsin often commented favorably about my state's candidate for the Senate! I must share with you that my excitement NOW is 1,000 times greater than in 2000-2004-2006! We have such an opportunity right now for our country! Again, welcome and thank you on behalf of all of us who care deeply about our nation!

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By marti Feb 18th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

OMG! I am so thankful Senator Obama has you on board...we need you!

I don't know how anyone can turn away from this spirit of working together, knowing that it's real, and knowing the difference it will make in our country's future.

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Feb 18th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

That is great SPD - By the way I grew up in Fla. and I love Pompano Beach as well as the fish, yummy. I totally agree with you, I have been all over the political spectrum and I am totally disgusted with most of them. Obama is like a breath of fresh air.

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By Ang Feb 18th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST

Wow!!! what a wonderful story. Welcome aboard, all are welcomed in Obamaland.

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST

Welcome SPD!

I'm heading to TX from CA. Maybe I'll see you there!

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By Tennessee Liz Feb 18th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

Welcome! We can always use hard workers - people who work from the heart because they have a passion - a passion to see Barack Obama as our next president! Go get them!

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By suzannebeam Feb 18th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST

SPD,

Thank you for sharing your story with us. More importantly, thank you for your support! Together, we can move America in a new direction.

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By Obamakim Feb 18th 2008 at 5:42 pm EST

SDP you brought tears to my eyes. It happens every time I think about all that is possible if we work together on the things that we all have in common.

Show me the $$$ | Report to Admin

By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 2:59 pm EST

I've maxed out my contributions so I'm going to up my donation page from the current $1000 already raised to $2000.

This fundraising endeavor is in honor of Michelle Obama & all the brilliant, beautiful, bold, brave women who are part of this movement!

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Enjoy some of my favorite videos!

Wake up
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Words matter
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Words are cheap
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Barack’s sister
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By 11/04/2008 History Maker..one voice can change the world Feb 18th 2008 at 3:46 pm EST

Hi Lulu:

Thanks for the post...I love "wake up!"

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By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:55 pm EST

What of all this press chirping about Barack using Deval Patrick's lines? Basically, it was the "just words" litany. I don't think it's a big deal. Friends trade stuff all the time- especially if it's good. But get this, Howard Wolfson was the one who made a point to leak it the press and said, "I think it raises questions about his candidacy."

Now, isn't there something more constructive the HRC campaign could be doing?

Re: Media Needs to Report the PaulvsClinton CASE | Report to Admin

By NorCal Woman Feb 18th 2008 at 4:21 pm EST

Has anyone sent in the Court Case news about the campaigning fraud that went on for Hillary's Senate Campaign. There is a Hearing on Thursday in California-biggest fraud scandal yet out of the scandolous Clintons.WHY IS NOT THE MEDIA TALKING ABOUT WHAT THAT IS ABOUT?

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:43 pm EST

Wondering the same thing.

THE BIGGEST CAMPAIGN FINANCE FRAUD EVER vs. someone paraphrasing a friend.

I'm glad I don't purchase TV or support corporate media :)

Such spindoctors!

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 4:46 pm EST

Ha ha! Now THAT'S funny.

And for the thousandth time, their people are accusing us of doing something that they do all the time.

She's been plagiarizing from Obama the entire campaign.

Good grief they are arrogant.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:41 pm EST

The person whose been "plagiarized" would be the one to make a complaint.

That person being Deval Patrick.

Clearly, he's fine with this. Case closed.

Can you imagine if this were a court trial, with someone totally unrelated trying to accuse someone of plagiarizing with the third parties consent?

Ridiculous!

Who'd look like the fool there?

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By Virginia S. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:00 pm EST

I heart Chet Edwards! Thank you for your endorsement Rep. Edwards! :)

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By Jasmine, NC Congratulations President elect Obama, Feb 18th 2008 at 3:04 pm EST

On the topic of military and national security...I am an Arab American raised in Saudi Arabia, so I know a little about fundamental thinking. I also served in the US military intelligence sector and so I know a little on that end too. That being said, I feel that national security in term of terrorism is much more effectively fought through words and diplomacy. Large armies cannot fight individual terrorist...it's like trying to swat flies with a mallet. Our best chance of security is through reaching the moderates in Arab countries and changing the mind set from with in, and so I do feel that in this day and age Obama is actually better equipped to be our commander and chief then McCain, who I respect his service greatly.

Finally, soldiers are just people too, and it's high time that they had leadership advocating for them and their families. Tour after tour and disregard for the mental health of the soldier and their families will take a toll on our society long after the economic effects of the war are recovered. When war is needed, we American have proved that we will stand by our country, but we this is not that war.

Thank you Congressman Edwards for your broad insight and endorsement.

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By marti Feb 18th 2008 at 3:08 pm EST

it's nice to hear you informed and experienced view, wish it could be heard by many more ears!

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By Texan4Obama08 Feb 18th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

Thank You Jasmine for your service and great post. I agree with everything you say about fighting terrorism and also taking care of the mental aspects of war with our troops. Too many people just look at the numbers of casualties, but forget about the tens of thousands of our soldiers who come back home, but have devastating injuries and mental disorders from this war.

We can not defeat terrorism with military solutions alone and that is one thing John McCain just doesn't get. The idea that we should stay in Iraq for a 100 years would just fuel the propaganda machine for the radicals in the region.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 18th 2008 at 4:07 pm EST

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Jasmine. I think one of the worst things this administration has done is the rotations of our men and women. They have added tours and lengthened tours. They are forcing our men and women to give even more than what they signed on for originally - and what they signed on for orignally is sacrifice enough.

As to seeing to the vets and their families, I think there is nothing more despicable than the shortcomings in the systems that are supposed to support them. I know that services for our vets and their families are a high priority of Barack's and expect his plans in this regard to be some of the quickest to get through Congress after he is elected.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 5:17 pm EST

You are right, Jasmine. Thank you.

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By Travis Kiefer Feb 18th 2008 at 3:04 pm EST

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By Aris Feb 18th 2008 at 3:06 pm EST

Silly season seems to be back and I’d like to weigh in on this whole “just words” silliness in particular.

I’d like to start by defining what it takes to be a great speaker. To be one of those truly rare individuals that can take a room, stadium or country full of people on an emotional hayride, you first must have the gift cadence. You must have that innate ability that allows you to feel how others are reacting to your words and steer them to the peak or valley of your choosing by the tone and rhythm of your voice alone. This is a gift you either have or you don’t, but it must be there in order to wield the power of inspirational oratory.

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By Aris Feb 18th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST

The next thing you must have, of course, is a passion for words and expressions. This is where the gift of cadence meets the burden of study. It is also what separates a good speaker from a phenomenon. Since the beginning of time stories have been passed along from generation to generation by word of mouth as well as the written form. The great scholars and leaders in history did not only think and ponder about new things to say, they studied, thought, and pondered about the things that others had said before them. That is what rounds one’s ability to use the wisdom gained from the past to formulate the future. It was also common for these great leaders and speakers of the past to seek the opinion and insight of the people around them in their every day lives. Sometimes our deepest insight can even come “out of the mouths of babes” (oops plagiarism alert) It is also a rare gift to be able to catalogue all of the great lessons and expressions that you have learned and heard and be able to pull them out at the perfect moment to make something crystal clear. There’s nothing wrong with not reinventing the wheel.

So what if Barack Obama uttered words or ideas from a friend and adviser. Where were the cries of plagiarism when he said “E Pluribus Unum”? I’m sure that ditty was not his Where the cries of foul when he said “yes we can” and pushed a movement from an ethereal idea into a living reality? I mean, I’m pretty sure I’ve heard that a time or two as well. Where were the word police when he said “let’s go change the world”? I am also sure that he didn’t coin that one either.

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By Aris Feb 18th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST

It’s not what you say, it’s when and how you say it. It is what your words and expressions invoke in someone’s consciousness and behavior. It is also one of the greatest qualities we could possibly ask for in a leader, a quality that is a stark contrast from his opponents and bodes well for his chances to govern with success. Barack Obama will take advise and opinion from wherever he can get it and use it skillfully, wisely and appropriately. I even remember him telling Hillary that he looks forward to her advising him as well.

People have been repeating great words and stories throughout history, it is what helped us evolve. It is time to quit analyzing the words and feel the message. If you can’t, that is the real tragedy.

Obama ’08 – History in the Making

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:13 pm EST

Well said, Aris. As I posted earlier:

After HRC was running around telling everyone that Words are Cheap, some of us on the blog were throwing around the idea that it should be rebutted. We came up with the idea that someone should do a youtube video of HRC saying words are cheap intercut with shows of famous quotes: I have a Dream, Ask not what you can do…etc.

We were throwing this idea around a day BEFORE Obama made his speech in Wisconsin.

Desert Dan did a video BEFORE Wisconsin (IF WE CAN FIND IT WE CAN PROVE THAT BY THE DATE IT WAS CREATED & POSTED). Jim did one AFTER which included BO’s speech.

So if they are accusing BO of plagiarism, maybe he STOLE the idea from the BLOG! We actually were hoping that someone from the campaign was reading the blog & would STEAL our idea! LOL

It is NOT a major leap for ANYONE to hear Words are Cheap & think to themselves, “Well, what about (fill in the blank with any inspirational word). My high school students had the same reaction when they heard it!

That’s why people have reacted SO negatively to HRC’s word: because we ALL know WORDS DO MATTER.

It is insulting that we even have to waste our time on this. That being said, I do worry that some people will only hear one side of the issues & make their decision based on that. The MSM is STILL running this story. It's disgusting!

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By Kim in AZ Feb 18th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST

That is awesome! Great job guys!

Go Obama!

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By Aris Feb 18th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

I'm sure Dan will come through and guide you to it :) Aren't we lucky that he was again ahead of the curve?

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By Jan H. Texas Feb 18th 2008 at 3:25 pm EST

The whole point about words being cheap is silly coming from Bill and Hillary when you consider that since he left office...he has made millions giving speeches. Was he doing useless work?

The logic just does not work out.

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By swazi Feb 18th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST

What an unpleasant candidate!!!! Fortunately America is above this - these Primaries are showing the world that we are better than the ugly politics of yesteryear!

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By Nabz Feb 18th 2008 at 3:38 pm EST

Here's a link to the video which DesertRatDan created BEFORE the speech:

Link

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST

Thx! I wish we could get this to the MSM. They are STILL going on about it. Number 1 story on CNN/MSNBC. No one is coming out hard in his defense.

Ohhh, this makes me mad. They are saying that he should just say he made a mistake. BUT HE DIDN'T.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:44 pm EST

Exactly, lulu. My boyfriend walked through and said, what, that's the logical response?

He's baffled by this.

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By Sandra Monterey, CA Feb 18th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST

Ever since Senator Obama has become a Force to reckon with, Hillary Rodham C has been slyly adopting HIS campaign style, HIS rhetoric, and HIS message.

Consider this, Hillary Rodham switched from her "I, I, I" based speeches into the signature INCLUSIVE style of Sen. Obama "We, We, We..." In her recent speeches, Hillary Rodham talks about "the United States of America", of having a "50-state strategy", of "restoring our moral standing in the world", of "taking our country back", of "going to the UN and saying 'America is back!'"

Most BLATANTLY she has once again stole Sen Obama's speech ideas at the Wisconin Democratic Gala last Saturday, Hillary Rodham ended her speech by saying: "let us HEAL the nation..." "seize this moment" etc. etc.

Now, who does her speech remind you of?
Yet again this is a flagrant case of the Clinton Pot calling the kettle "black"...

Her plagiarism of Sen. Obama does not stop at stealing HIS campaign slogans "FIRED UP... READY TO GO..." OR "YES, WE CAN"... It goes on in a much more brazen way by ADOPTING HIS language and HIS message!
See for yourselves and look up her recent speeches.

Please HQ and Anyone else who has the time to analyze her most recent speeches, SEND THE COMPARISON TO ALL THE PRESS!!

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By Jim B from NC, ... now ... the hard work starts. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

Same as they did with race baiting. They accuse Obama of doing something they are already doing so if Obama says anything her press minions can spin it that it is unclear who started what and the two are squabling. SOS DD

Whoe cares? We will win this. And if they steal it from us, McCain will win.

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By Nancy Hnat Feb 18th 2008 at 4:10 pm EST

I think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. What he said is true regardless of who said it first. The bigger issue is why Clinton continues to discount african americans words as empty fluff. How dare she continue to paint afican americans as con artists who lack substance. This is the real issue and I hope this gets addressed.

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By Carey from Kentucky Feb 18th 2008 at 4:05 pm EST

Barack gave a beautiful speech on Saturday to the Wisconsin Democratic Party which was seen on CSPAN. The Clinton campaign has shown video of Barack and Massachusetts Governor Duvall Patrick using a few similar words.

First of all, David Plouffe was a part of Duvall’s campaign as well. Secondly, Barack and Duvall have said they bounce things off of one another which if the other party knows this happening, it’s ok. Third, let’s talk about using someone else’s words.

Barack’s campaign has been about CHANGE from the beginning and as far as using someone else’s message, all the presidential candidates have copied that format as well. Let’s not go to that place, Mrs. Clinton. It isn’t becoming of you. As the old adage goes, “People in glass houses, shouldn’t’ throw stones”.

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By Daniel from Texas Feb 18th 2008 at 3:06 pm EST

Chet is my REP. I wrote him to endorse Barack and asked everyone here to do the same.

YEAH!

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By CS Feb 18th 2008 at 3:08 pm EST

thats awesome!

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 5:30 pm EST

Dan got Chet Edwards to endorse Obama! Thanks, Dan!

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By Jason Feb 18th 2008 at 3:06 pm EST

Is there a list of all of the people that are endorsing Obama available somewhere?

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By marti Feb 18th 2008 at 3:12 pm EST

superdelegates (tho other endorser's who are not superdelegates won't be on here)

Link

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By CS Feb 18th 2008 at 3:07 pm EST

I guess we got Edwards' endorsement after all, lol

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:08 pm EST

On CNN - has HRC up by 5% in WI. For what it's worth.

Let's keep calling WI & HI

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By Lorraine Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

What new poll are you referring to?

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By Kris from Des Plaines, IL Feb 18th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

which poll is this?
any link?

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

I'm not sure what poll...it was one they reported on CNN...there are SO many polls out there it makes my head spin!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Feb 18th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

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Just goes to show how crazy these polls are.. I'm watching MSNBC, and they have Obama up by 7 in WI.

CNN must've been quoting one of the major rightie polls like ARG.

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

LOL! My head hurts!

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By Mo Justice, Mo Peace Feb 18th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST

You know CNN hired a company that backs Clinton to do their polls. It's totally biased, but it should make us work harder.

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By Laurie Feb 18th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST

cnn always has hillary ahead! ignore them they make me sick

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By Brenda in Indiana Feb 18th 2008 at 3:46 pm EST

Speaking of polls i just went to usaelectionpolls.com and theyreleased a new poll today that has Obama trailing in Wisconsin! Folks, we have to call, call, call today! I try my hardest not to pay attention to polls because they scare me but I guess its good because even if its wrong it makes me work harder.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:45 pm EST

They also have polls that show all sorts of craziness though... like that she's winning states in polls that he won by a landslide.

It's all rubbish.

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By Dan The Man Feb 18th 2008 at 3:08 pm EST

Remind me if I ever run for Office to not have Hillary's people in charge! They are totally incompetent! They never planned for Life after Feb 5th, and didnt even know the rules in Texas even though they want touse it as their fire wall.!

Per the washington Post

"Supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton are worried that convoluted delegate rules in Texas could water down the impact of strong support for her among Hispanic voters there, creating a new obstacle for her in the must-win presidential primary contest.

Several top Clinton strategists and fundraisers became alarmed after learning of the state's unusual provisions during a closed-door strategy meeting this month, according to one person who attended.

What Clinton aides discovered is that in certain targeted districts, such as Democratic state Sen. Juan Hinojosa's heavily Hispanic Senate district in the Rio Grande Valley, Clinton could win an overwhelming majority of votes but gain only a small edge in delegates. At the same time, a win in the more urban districts in Dallas and Houston -- where Sen. Barack Obama expects to receive significant support -- could yield three or four times as many delegates.

"What it means is, she could win the popular vote and still lose the race for delegates," Hinojosa said yesterday. "This system does not necessarily represent the opinions of the population, and that is a serious problem.""

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By Dan The Man Feb 18th 2008 at 3:09 pm EST

"Good lord, let’s see if I have this right. The Clinton campaign decides to cede every post-Super Tuesday state to Obama under the theory that Texas and Ohio will be strong firewalls. After – after – implementing this Rudy-esque strategy, they “discovered” that the archaic Texas rules will almost certainly result in a split delegate count (at best).

While they were busy “discovering” the rules, however, the Obama campaign had people on the ground in Texas explaining the system, organizing precincts, and making Powerpoints. I know because I went to one of these meetings a week ago. I should have invited Mark Penn I suppose. (ed. Maybe foresight is an obsolete macrotrend.)"

Note to self: If I ever run for office and base my campaign on the idea that I am ready to lead from day one, I must remember to actually run an effective campaign.

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By Bye-Partisan Feb 18th 2008 at 3:23 pm EST

forget ready to LEAD on day one you have to be read to READ THE RULES on day one. No wonder Obama is smiling in the face of scrutiny he actually read the rules and knew he would be ok in the mean time Hillary was complaining about debates. Give me a break.

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By Mo Justice, Mo Peace Feb 18th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST

She doesn't read the rules like she didn't read the NIE report.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 5:36 pm EST

Boom!

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By SFT Feb 18th 2008 at 3:46 pm EST

Since the Iowa Obama campaign staffers were at my son's house for Christmas Dinner--there were 100 or so--I have been telling many of our friends that they were so savvy and up to date technologically and "out of the box" thinkers etc. etc. Later I saw some of our opponents staffers and they look "my age" and actually I'm older than they are. I wondered how they could possibly compete with so much "out of the box" thinking as Obama08 has. Now we know. It's not that women my age can't be savvy--I use a Palm 755p all the time, but we just aren't as nimble. CHANGE we can BELIEVE in. Keep HOPE shining.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 5:41 pm EST

Lookout... Hillary's sixth firewall is crumbling...

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:47 pm EST

Yep. That's just not so ready on day one. Sorry!

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By B-40 Feb 18th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST

I won't be surprised. The demographics actually set up quite nicely in Texas. The black vote should be 22%+ of the total Democratic vote. If we can get 40% of the Latino vote, I think we're there.

GOTV will be EXTREMELY important, though. We need to focus all of our GOTV efforts on Dallas proper, Austin, Houston metro and throughout east Texas. I wouldn't even waste time calling west or south Texas. There's too much low hanging fruit in those areas I mentioned.

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By Rob Feb 18th 2008 at 3:12 pm EST

Great news!

Over the weekend....

I made about 300 calls, and spoke to almost 100 people. Of them,

51 supported Obama strong (40)/leaning (11)
36 supported Hillary strong (15)/leaning (21)
13 for GOP.

If these results hold up, for the good of the party, HRC should drop out before she damages the Clinton brand beyond repair.

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By Ariel Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

so now apparently the clinton people are thinking they aren't going to get TX because of how the delegates are proportioned.

honestly i never thought she had a definite hold on that state period. i think the demographics favor us and i don't think the latino vote is the same as it was in CA.

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST

where are they saying that? is there a link?

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 5:44 pm EST

System Worries Clinton Backers -- Link

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

were these all WI? 300 calls? my goodness!!!

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By marti Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

which state?

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By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

How many of them did you flip to our side?
Keep up the great work!

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By Donna No Shock Barack No Drama Obama of MD Feb 18th 2008 at 3:18 pm EST

Thanks Rob,

This is encouraging news because the polls are all over the place.

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By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ Feb 18th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST

Polls mean nothing ! In Wisconsin there is same day registration for the primary. Polls don't include Independents and republicans planning on voting in the democratic primary. Lets keep working !! We need Hillary to LOSE badly to stop her NEGATIVE attacks. Otherwise she will continue ! I expect her to go NEGATIVE at the debate this week. Especially if it is close tomorrow. She and her team will think it worked and pump up the negative ! BIG MISTAKE !

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By MrHusseinChuckles Feb 18th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST

Wow 300 calls! Rob, you are my hero.
Great work.

Go Obama!

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By Matt Hussein Rosset Feb 18th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST

which state????? WI??????

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Feb 18th 2008 at 4:35 pm EST

My guess would be WI since that and HI are where the push is right now. Rob?

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By Tennessee Liz Feb 18th 2008 at 3:36 pm EST

Thanks, Rob! Glad you are on our side. . .

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:22 pm EST

LOL! Good point, Wes. I'm tired of people using this site to promote their OWN business endeavors.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST

Hey, at least we haven't seen the message about that cool new, professionally made music video in a while. You know--the one where you can purchase the MP3 or get it through iTunes!! :0)

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By DianaR ILLINOIS whose conscience will only allow a vote for Barack Obama even if I have to write his name on the ballot! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:15 pm EST

I need the link where our donations are doubled. Does someone have it? Thanks.

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By SoCalHopeMonger Feb 18th 2008 at 3:25 pm EST

Here's the link. Everyone please remember to use this every time you donate, help us reach our goal of 500,000 donors in 2008:

Link

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By Kim D, I survived the Tx Dem Convention, Feb 18th 2008 at 5:57 pm EST

Thanks for the link, I have been wondering how to get it. So happy it made me make a third donation for today!! Lets win this fight. Donate and call!

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By Thomas from Houston, TX Feb 18th 2008 at 3:16 pm EST

for the latest on Obama and John Edwards please go to the following link

Link

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By BGinNC Feb 18th 2008 at 4:09 pm EST

People can't stand not knowing so they create endless speculations that may or may not have any connection with reality. I have read in a number of other places that Gore and Edwards and some other party faithful are remaining neutral in order to quell and mediate any chaos that could transpire before and at national convention if the primaries/caucuses do not deliver a clear winner. Based on what I know of Mr. Edwards and his positions, I'd say that's as good a theory, if not better, than any other out there. Maybe he doesn't want to be VP, Atty General, ambassador, Sec of State or any other staff player, maybe he wants what's best for the Democratic Party and its chances of stopping the failed policy positions of the past, which McCain is likely to continue if he wins. That's definitely worth being cautious and thoughtful and patient about.

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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:17 pm EST

When you call WI, remind them to check out voting location and hours and so forth. and i hope all these votes will be counted unlike in bronx and brooklyn.

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By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:21 pm EST

I hear ya brother! I live in Manhattan and the city hasn't even posted results for my district.
Voting in NYC is a sham!

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" Feb 18th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST

Andrew,
Keep us informed about what is going on there. When is the NYT or MSM going to pick up that 0% for Obama story. I can't believe that that is not on all of the stations. If I was a New Yorker in any of those districts I would be doing something short of starting my hair on fire infront of the NYT building to get this issue on the front page of every newspaper!

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By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:35 pm EST

I'm calling the board of elections tomorrow. The spin is that it was "human error", I can understand that in one or two districts, but 80? You've got to be kidding me!

$$$$$$$$ Today is Dollar Day $$$$$$$$ | Report to Admin

By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ Feb 18th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

$$$$$$$$ Today is Dollar Day $$$$$$$$
UPDATE..Goal=$1000.00
Only $925.00 to go..Yes We Can!!

Please join me in support for our next "President Barack Obama"...
I don't have a lot and wanted to do something, so I came up with the idea that my dollar along with your dollar can create many dollars..
Please help me reach my goal by donating $1.00 to my page.
Dollar by Dollar..we can make a change in this country..
Yes We Can!
Link

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST

I donated through you. You can't donate $1. I tried and got an error message that donations must be between $5 and $4,600, so you got a 5-spot from me.

Happy President's Day, Barack!!!!

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By Stephen Schein Feb 18th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

Thanks for your endorsement of our candidate and your courage to do so!

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By MDMike Feb 18th 2008 at 3:24 pm EST

I believe Rep. Edwards was a big target of Tom DeLay-style gerrymandering, but Texans know he's a good guy who works hard to represent them in Congress.

Democrats across the board respect Rep. Edwards because he, like Barack, shows every voter in every district is worth competing for-- once you break free of the cynical red state/blue state mentality.

Thanks for the support!

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By Judi Feb 18th 2008 at 3:25 pm EST

Does Barack have a rally scheduled for today in Wisconsin?

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By Steve Feb 18th 2008 at 3:31 pm EST

Yes!

Monday, February 18th
LIVE: Michelle Obama in Madison, WI
On C-SPAN at 4:15pm (ET)

Link

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By Steve Feb 18th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

Sorry, I thought it was Barack.But Michelle rocks!

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By Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

Barack is having a rally in Beloit, WI tonight.

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By MrHusseinChuckles Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

Yup:

Barack Obama in Beloit, WI
Join Barack Obama for a special Stand for Change Rally in Beloit, Wisconsin on Monday, February 18th. The event will be free and open to the public.

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama
Flood Arena
Beloit College
700 College Street
Beloit, WI

Monday, February 18, 2008
Doors Open: 8:00 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required, but an RSVP is encouraged. Please note: An RSVP does not guarantee admission. Admission is on a first come, first-served basis.

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By Jenny Feb 18th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST

These will make you chuckle! Just keep clicking . . . .

Barack Obama
Link

Hillary Clinton
Link

Michelle Obama
Link

John McCain
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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:54 pm EST

HAH! Very cute!

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By 1-300.000.000 A.K.A Sweetpea A.K.A Obama makes me cry. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:27 pm EST

HRC says "Speeches dont put food on the table." Obama says "Nafta doesnt put food on the table either." My jaw dropped when he pulled that outta the bag.If this comeback to Hilary"s comment is any hint of how he will use his arsenal vs. McCain this is going to be a fun election cycle to watch. This is a huge punch to the gut to Hilary.I was literally clapping my hands at my computer when I was watching. Looking forward to more of this,he been keeping it under wraps for a while.He lets little things out every now and then.I Keep hopeing for more.Im patient though.WAITING IN ANTICIPATION

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By Cheryl from Burtonsville, MD Feb 18th 2008 at 3:28 pm EST

I know this is off topic but this was in an article in the ny post yesterday:

By GINGER ADAMS OTIS

February 17, 2008 -- Barack Obama's primary-night results were strikingly underrecorded in several districts around the city - in some cases leaving him with zero votes when, in fact, he had pulled in hundreds, the Board of Elections said yesterday.

Unofficial primary results gave Obama no votes in nearly 80 districts, including Harlem's 94th and other historically black areas - but many of those initial tallies proved to be wildly off the mark, the board said.

In some districts getting a recount, the senator from Illinois is even closer to defeating Hillary Clinton.

Initial results in the 94th, for example, showed a 141-0 sweep for Hillary Clinton, but the recount changed the tally to 261-136.

As yet, none of the results have been certified, but a ballot-by-ballot canvassing of all voting machines has begun, a board spokesperson said. Many of the mistakes were chalked up to human error -- and some Clinton tallies were wrong as well. In several congressional districts she was shown as having received zero votes when in fact she got hundreds, Boe said.

Brooklyn City Councilman Charles Barron called the understated figures "outrageous."

"I think this is an all-out effort to stop a campaign that is about to make history and render America's first black president," he said. "We need some kind of independent or federal agency to investigate this."

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By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST

Yes, meanwhile the NY Times are apparently the only ones who know what the vote count was and in which districts Obama was marked as zero. I have searched all over the internet, the board of elections website, etc...and nowhere can I find 3's for my district in Manhattan...
So, I have no idea if my vote counted!
What a system!

Beloit Wisconsin tonite | Report to Admin

By FORUS50 Feb 18th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST

Yes, Sen. Obama has a rally tonite in Beloit Wisconsin. All the scheduled events are always shown towards the bottom of the home page. Going to Texas tomorrow!

Congressman Edwards | Report to Admin

By kandy Feb 18th 2008 at 3:30 pm EST

Thank you for the endorsement. You are a good example of what Senator Obama will do. Unite for the good of the people.

Backfire | Report to Admin

By ♦ Gigi Feb 18th 2008 at 3:32 pm EST

Clinton is pushing hard on the "plagiarism" (seriously) claim for the Gala Dinner speech.

Barack today:

"I really don't think this is too big of a deal," he said. He said he's noticed Clinton using his phrases sometimes, like "it's time to turn the page" and "fired up, ready to go."

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By ♥ ♥New Destiny♥ ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU MR. OBAMA SHALL PROSPER AND ANY TONGUE THAT RISES UP AGAINST YOU IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED.. AMEN

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By Believer Feb 18th 2008 at 3:36 pm EST

MSNBC is talking about this right now. The "swift-boating" has begun. Time to fight back. Obama must not ignore this like Kerry did. This is going to get dirty - fast. They're desperate.

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST

I know believer. Everyone wants to blow it off but it's been the number one story all over the news. THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!! THIS IS SERIOUS FOLKS. This could sway people. In this case I think the Obama folks need to come out HARD & SWINGING. THey need to nip this in the bud NOW.

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By Tara Rama Bo Bama Feb 18th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST

The Hillary-campaigner on MSNBC sounded ridiculous. She was so upset at the fact that MSNBC and other don't see a problem with Obama's speeches and similarities with other politicians. The MSNBC anchor was speechless...and the expression on her face was of someone that was trying not to laugh out loud. Hillary's camp is getting soooo desperate, and they're backing themselves up against a wall. GO WISCONSIN!!! VOTE OBAMA '08! Make us Proud!

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By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. Feb 18th 2008 at 4:41 pm EST

I know. It's kind of nutty and desperate. I posted earlier about this. Isn't their something more constructive that they could be doing?

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By ♦ Gigi Feb 18th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST

I wouldn't worry too much. It really is a non-issue - especially since the Governor has come out so strongly saying that he talked with Obama before the speech and suggested he use the words.

Already pundits on NPR are saying this is none other than grabbing onto whatever they can.

MSNBC & CNN always come out with these types of things with explosion. When details come out, it just makes HRC look bad.

Key is: The Governor suggested Barack use those words because they fit the charge!

Polls Polls Polls | Report to Admin

By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" Feb 18th 2008 at 3:36 pm EST

Remember that the only POLL that matters is the one tomorrow. CNN and FOX both are displaying the poll that has Clinton up by 7%. That is BS but the race will be close. Lets work to make sue that even if it is close that Obama is who ends up on top.

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:37 pm EST

They are making it a BIG DEAL on MSNBC now...this is disgusting

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By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:41 pm EST

Really! She's stolen his every line (and policy).

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST

"It raises questions about the premise of his candidacy," Wolfson told reporters in a conference call.
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Oh, Puh-lease!!!

Serious questions about his candidacy?

There folks are ALL about SWIFTBOATING, and little else!

What of Hillary's Senate Election Fraud? Cause for "concern"? You bet your arse, but few people besides us are talking about that! And you bet that the McCain camp ALREADY has that FACT in their arsenal. What of her super-shady campaign? Cause for concern? Hell yeah, it has already cost her supporters, entire states, and a serious downgrading in respect by her fellow Democrats.

They need to get over themselves and move on--before the race is over and they're still talking about the "solutions business" and unimportant speeches. If words meant nothing, why is it so terrible that Barack didn't footnote his speech? LOL!!

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By Yen Nguyen Feb 18th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST

This is a non issue and it shows what kind of Presidency Clinton will have in the White House, lots of bickering over non issue while more soldiers and Iraqis die, the environment gets worse, America loses it economic edge, etc....!

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By Larry-NorthDakota; A Proud Obamacan!!!! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:50 pm EST

This is exactly what her camp hoped to accomplish by putting out the Patrick video yesterday and all the stuff today (press conference).

She would rather have barack answering some stupid charge then keep on message of his campaign. He answered it and moved on.

She also hope to get his supporters all worried and off message...looks like she is accomplishing it also.

Come on folks, have some faith that barack knows what he is doing.

We need to get the message out that counts not hers.

Words DO Matter!!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:52 pm EST

Thanks Larry. You are so awesome.

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By Believer Feb 18th 2008 at 3:54 pm EST

This may be a non-issue, but this is the kind of thing that can become a thorn in the side if the HCC stays on it. Just ask John Kerry what happens when you don't fight back against "swift-boating." This is a way for them to question Obama's integrity. The HCC knows the public questions her honesty, so now they're trying to make people question Obama's. Every issue counts in a race this tight.

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By ♦ Gigi Feb 18th 2008 at 4:07 pm EST

No, no, no.

The problem with Kerry is that he did not respond in a timely fashion to the swiftboating.

Barack has responded very quickly to every charge.

To get upset about a friend suggesting Obama use some powerful words against the ridiculous "words are cheap" charge is petty.

I appreciate that Obama has perspective. He treats this latest as he should.

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 4:10 pm EST

Exactly, Believer. When that whole Swiftboat thing started I just laughed it off. I thought, "There is NO way anyone would take this seriously!"....and we know how THAT turned out.

Not every voter is as aware of the facts as we are...for UNDECIDED voters this could push them over to her side.

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By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. Feb 18th 2008 at 4:44 pm EST

The OB campaign has demonstrated an adeptness at quick response and an amazing discipline on message. After Barack answered to these rather hyperbolic charges, he closed by mentioning "change" and "America."

Everybody BE COOL.

Yes We Can (And Will)

GUT CHECK | Report to Admin

By 1-300.000.000 A.K.A Sweetpea A.K.A Obama makes me cry. Feb 18th 2008 at 3:33 pm EST

HRC says "Speeches dont put food on the table." Obama says "Nafta doesnt put food on the table either." My jaw dropped when he pulled that outta the bag.If this comeback to Hilary"s comment is any hint of how he will use his arsenal vs. McCain this is going to be a fun election cycle to watch. This is a huge punch to the gut to Hilary.I was literally clapping my hands at my computer when I was watching. Looking forward to more of this,he has been keeping it under wraps for a while.He lets little things out every now and then.I Keep hopeing for more.Im patient though.WAITING IN ANTICIPATION.Anyone else feel Obama really has to restrain himself not that hes going to explode but that hes got all the answers to a Hilary Or a McCain just waits for the perfect moment to strike?

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By Archaeology Jim Hussein Feb 18th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

Well...Hillary's words have put plenty of bread on HER table. And what does she know about "mountains of bills keeping you up at night" anyway?!

She feels so sorry for us poor folks that she is going to accept money from the rich folks so they can take more money from the poor folks.

Seriously, she is either highly disillusioned or lying through her teeth. I am not sure which it is.

In Obama We Trust!

Go Wisconsin and Hawaii!

DEFEND HIM! | Report to Admin

By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST

On MSNBC...Claire McCaskill could be doing a better job...IMO

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By Lorraine Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

What she must not be acting like the Village Idiot, Lanny Davis. Senator McCaskill HELPED Senator Obama win Missouri, so in my eyes she CAN NOT do anything wrong. She is an incredible, wonderful lady and so grateful she is on the Obama team.

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By Lorraine Feb 18th 2008 at 3:42 pm EST

***and I AM so grateful she is on the Obama team***

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By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 3:44 pm EST

My point is that the HRC supporter is BASHING him. Claire kind of just brushed it off. I like Claire.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

Yes, Lulu. I've noticed that, too, that Obama supporters often do not come across as really trying to defend him. I don't know why--they could do it as easily as the rest of us with a few simple fact checks. There is an African-American male--forget his name--but he is often on the panel discussions on CNN, and while he makes some good points, he is really soft when it comes to countering the nastiness/spin coming from the other side.

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By Believer Feb 18th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST

Senator McCaskill: paraphrasing "this is an attempt to to hit the team that's ahead in the ninth inning in the kneecaps."

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By Our1Hope Feb 18th 2008 at 4:15 pm EST

Hilary is Tonya Harding; BO is our Nancy Kerrigan.

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By trentjones70 Feb 18th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST

PPI Poll has Obama +13.

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they haven't been the best poll takers this season but at least it offsets ARG which has an even worse record.

certainly all trend are towards obama.

let's POUR IT ON and FINISH THIS!!!

PLEASE DONATE FREQUENT FLYER MILES | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Feb 18th 2008 at 3:34 pm EST

We desperately need more people to DONATE frequent flyer miles. Bev from GA sent seven people to Texas, I sent five to Texas and Ohio, but we’ve run out of miles and still have two anxious volunteers who can’t get where they need to go. One ticket costs 25,000 miles. Can you help? If so, please call me at 714-536-6104 so we can coordinate donors with recipients. Thank you!

We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Nixon Feb 18th 2008 at 3:36 pm EST

We need everyone to be on the phone now -- Please call in both Wisconsin and Texas now.
In Wisconsin, we need to have a 10 in a row to enhance the momentum. We need to encourage friend, family and others to support Obama.
In Texas, Early voting has already begun this morning and we need to have our encouragement out there now. We can make a difference, people have not seen Obama in full force yet leading the movement but they are already in line to go to vote.
You can make a difference!!

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By Ariel Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

i don't get it, who is he supposed to be "plagiarizing" from?

i think it's obvious they want to attack him on his speeches because that's his strongest asset, but what exactly is it they're accusing him of stealing?

is it like, one phrase or an entire speech? because there's a BIG difference.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:43 pm EST

The whole argument is ludicrous!
He said the same thing his friend said in response to being "all talk"

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:44 pm EST

They are so desperate!
Since when is quoting famous quotes plagarism? Gimme a break!

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By GC Feb 18th 2008 at 3:49 pm EST

Problems:

There needs to be a better answer on the charge of taking Gov. Patrick's words. Obama's support is new support. It was recently gained and can be quickly lost. Sr. McCaskill didn't have a good answer, and a Clinton support is hammering the media on this issue.

The campaign needs to come forward with a logical answer:

Same speech writer

Patrick and Obama were talking about the best response to this charge that words don't matter and Obama agreed to these three talking points.

Patrick is a key advisor and part of the staff and suggested these words, which were quotes of others, not Patrick.

They are slamming this issue on MSNBC, and it will get worse as the real shallow talk show host join in this afternoon.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Yen Nguyen Feb 18th 2008 at 3:52 pm EST

I think Obama, et.al., are handling it well. This is a non issue and it shows what kind of Presidency Clinton will have in the White House, lots of bickering over non issue while more soldiers and Iraqis die, the environment gets worse, America loses it economic edge, etc....!

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Lulu Feb 18th 2008 at 4:00 pm EST

I disagree, Yen. You would think that everyone KNOWS this is bunk, but it's ALL over the media AND HRC's supporters are hitting the airwaves HARD & LOUD & ANGRY. We can't assume the average citizen is as well versed on the subject as we are.

Folks hear: plagiarism & that's all they hear. It's one of the WORST accusations you can level at someone.

I'm a high school educator...one proven instance of it & you are kicked out of school.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Veteran For Obama Feb 18th 2008 at 4:14 pm EST

You guys are worrying about nothing! "I Have A Dream" "Ask not what your country can do for, but what you can do for your country"

There! I am guilty also!

Please, we have work to do people! Can't you see that HRC is reaching for straws and the Cable news folks needs something to talk about? Today is a slow news day.

Yesterday they were talking about "public funds" now today, this nonsense.

Let's make calls and DONATE:

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Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By kijero 'Who wants distractions, divisions, and destruction, under the bridge, and change, unity, and prosperity, on the bridge Feb 18th 2008 at 5:13 pm EST

The devil's in the details. And its call distraction.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Roberto Feb 18th 2008 at 4:31 pm EST

I disagree for several reasons.

1. There are 2 candidates in the race for the democratic nominee. HRC has a low ceiling and high unfavorables.

2. Most democratic primary voters don't know anything about plagiarism. What they will pick up is that Hillary and her team is going nasty and negative.

3. The number of people that do know something about plagiarism and would actually care and are truly undecided is minimal. And they will actually read below the headline and see that it is bunk and that if anything, Hillary is worse at the "offense" than Barack.

4. This is not a bread and butter issue that is impacts voters' daily lives.

5. Barack's supporters are not easily lost because of the deep connections he forms with them.

6. Barack and his team are responding appropriately to the charges.

When you put all of this together, at the end of the day, when people are at their polling place, this probably has a negligible impact.

Anyone really believe that in exit polling that this will be listed by a significant percentage of voters as the reason that they voted for Hillary (To tell you the truth, I wouldn't believe it even if someone said so- the person would almost undoubtedly be a plant- besides all but the marginalized strange people in the country know that Barack has an incredible amount of character).

I also don't believe that people will stay home and not vote for Barack because of this.

Remember, he is not even staying on defense. He is parrying the first thrust and responding with a better one, touche!

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By NorCal Woman Feb 18th 2008 at 4:36 pm EST

When the Clintons are on the defense the best way to move forward is to distract the nation with petty crap. This what the Bush people do-and the Clintons are the same-they are No different than Bush..The name of the game is to put crap out to the media and distract-distract-distract so as to not talk about real issues like Hillary is guilty of illegal campaign funds in the millions-now that is a real Story! PAUL VS. CLINTONS-going to court on THursday-the day of the debate.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By GC Feb 18th 2008 at 4:48 pm EST

The big speech is one of the things that is helping Obama's advantage. If they can call into question the integrity of the speaker, they can undermine his chief weapon. The answer needs to be clear, confidently stated and logical. Kerry let the swiftboat charges go to long before addressing, and it turned the election. The voter that we are trying to reach has little time to sort through the sound-bites and may not make the connections.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Feb 18th 2008 at 5:56 pm EST

It's not plagiarism if it's done with consent.

Ever.

That's what goads me.

HAWAII - TO CLOSE TO CALL | Report to Admin

By Keoki Feb 18th 2008 at 3:39 pm EST

HAWAII UPDATE:

There is so much excitement in the air. Hawaii is ready to rumble. I’m ready to devote my time to support Sen. Barack Obama in anyway I can. I’ll be making calls as well as trying to get donations for this worthwhile campaign.

It’s a beautiful morning here in Hawaii. It will be a nice and sunny day with the temperature around the 80’s. Hawaii is excited and ready to deliver the state to our hometown boy Sen. Barak Obama. Let’s all get together and make sure his string of wins continue.

Hawaii I still too close to call. Plainly put, it’s the Obama supporters up against the powerful old democratic establishment and the 25.000 member Hawaii Government Employees Association union. It will be which side that can get out the vote tomorrow night will be the winner of Hawaii.

Sen. Barack Obama was born and raised in Hawaii. He is our native son. It would be very sad if he would to lose on his home turf. Although Sen Obama has been advertising heavily on TV and radio, we must spread the word. He needs our help now more than ever.

Please continue to call, say a prayer, and donate to his campaign. I have been working hard to trying to raise money for his campaign through my personal fundraising page. I humbly ask to please make a donation for our next President of the United States, Sen. Barack Obama.

Hope you all have a wonderful Presidents Day.

Thank you,
Keoki

Click the link below to make a donation:
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*molly ivins endorses from heaven* | Report to Admin

By Susan Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

a texas icon has her say ~

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By Canada&Africa4OB Feb 18th 2008 at 4:03 pm EST

Another great article related to Molly and Kansas...

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 6:06 pm EST

Ivans: I will not support Hillary Clinton for president (1/20/06) -- Link

"Yes, he should run. He’s the only Democrat with any ‘Elvis’ to him.” -- Link

phonebanking question | Report to Admin

By NO DRAMA, JUST OBAMA on bainbridge island WA Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

I am calling Wisconsin and I notice the leave message button isn't on the call script. Does that mean we shouldn't leave messages?

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By MrHusseinChuckles Feb 18th 2008 at 3:45 pm EST

Leave a message!

On majority of calls I have made, I get an answering machine. Tell them why you support Obama in a personal way. It is so much better hearing it from a real person on their answering machine rather than the robo-call.

Go Obama!

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By NO DRAMA, JUST OBAMA on bainbridge island WA Feb 18th 2008 at 3:53 pm EST

so then how do I close the call, done or no answer?

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By NO DRAMA, JUST OBAMA on bainbridge island WA Feb 18th 2008 at 3:54 pm EST

so then how do I close the call, done or no answer?

Re: phonebanking question | Report to Admin

By NO DRAMA, JUST OBAMA on bainbridge island WA Feb 18th 2008 at 3:54 pm EST

so then how do I close the call, done or no answer?

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol Feb 18th 2008 at 6:17 pm EST

BOTH!! Both, both, both!

You enter the status of the call (Not Home, Refused (hung up), lupporter or leaning, etc) and then YOU MUST CLICK DONE, or it doesn't get saved.

That is why people get called several times (and then sometimes get angry), because the result was never saved in the first place.

Enter the info, then click "Done". Please.

Tavis Smiley Reacts to Michelle Outcries | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Feb 18th 2008 at 3:40 pm EST

Another great supporter joins our ranks! Welcome, Sir.

Hey!.. I'm not trying to beat this too much, but here's a very interesting post on my blog RE: Tavis Smiley & Michelle Obama; what struck me is how much malaise Tavis has brought among the African American community at the highest levels by not giving Michelle the respect she has from the rest of us:

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By Haze from Falls Church Yesterday at 7:33 pm EST
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Dear Tavis:

I am a 66-year old African American woman, the mother of two daughters, one son, one grandson, and two granddaughters. I am absolutely appalled by your misogynistic treatment of Michelle Obama. I am also appalled by your ego-tripping on Senator Obama. Stop acting like one of the �crab-in-the-barrel NEGROES!� Put your ego in check; it is NOT about YOU and it never was. You have offered the African American community a conduit, which was appreciated by many and needed, but you have gone too far. I doubt that I will ever look at you again with the same neutral stance as before you insulted the Obamas. So, STOP IT! YOU OWE BOTH SENATOR AND MRS. OBAMA A RIGHTEOUS PUBLIC APOLOGY.
FYI: My husband and I are EACH maximum contributors to Sen. Obama's campaign.

Hazel M. McFerson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of International Studies
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22043
>>

Tavis Smiley sent his reaction that you can see & comment on here:
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Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By Andrew From NYC! Feb 18th 2008 at 3:51 pm EST

That congresswoman Jones was so weak with her defense of Hillary's campaign of plagarism.
She was practically screaming at the anchor and how the media is unfair to Clinton. Meanwhile...MSNBC was happy to pick up the story at the urging of the Clinton campaign. Gimme a break, he used a similar argument that his friend and senior advisor did. He didn't buy his senior thesis for Harvard law school off the internet!
Desperation! Ah, desperation. I figured we'd see this wonderful day eventually.

Re: We need to call now in both Wisconsin and Texas | Report to Admin

By ♦ Gigi Feb 18th 2008 at 4:12 pm EST

Remember - it started FIRST with Clinton whining about the media beating up on her, it's unfair!
(Think Chris Matthews saying because of her husband's philandering, she is where she is now... or some such; and David Shuster's "pimped" comment.)

Clinton even threatened to pull out of MSNBC debate (translate = $$$$$$$$ for MSNBC)

Whenever Clinton pulls this card (the media hates the Clintons) you can bet that MSNBC will will treat her deferentially. But in the end, they're not stupid. My fantasy: They secretly are excited about a "new politics," too.

Stupid Speech Bruhhaha | Report to Admin

By ObamaMomma Feb 18th 2008 at 3:46 pm EST

Please, anyone at HQ get this stupid fake "controversy" killed. I'm sick of seeing drama-starved hosts on TV like O'Donnell hype this garbage up. Get Obama out in front and kill it.