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By Zach Ritter (Austin, TX) May 9th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

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By Sarah May 9th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

Gahhh 0 seconds and you beat me!

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By V-Day May 9th 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

Congrats! Holly molly guacamole! U did it. ;)

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

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:38 am EDT

Before my other post of this gets buried, I'd better repost it!!!

READ THIS

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

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By Susan from Richmond, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Just reading on Huffington that Obama campaign may pay some of Hillary's debt, especially part to Penn! No, No - I've made numerous $25-30 donations regularly over the past few months and I'd feel awful if anything of what I gave goes to Clinton.

This could really hurt the donations needed for Obama - someone clear this up on Huffington and elsewhere!?

Maybe set up a separate donation fund for those who WANT to do donations for this purpose - but not from the regular Obama funds!

Susan in California

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By TastyTone is apparently a MuslisocicommienaziKenyafacist supporter May 9th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

Susan. Read up the blog just a few posts please. Many thanks.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

:o)

*stunned*

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By Mary B. Call me sweety, call me old, just don't call me late for election day! May 9th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

Have been trying to say this for past few days! some don't read lol

Keepup the great work Lace

Love reading your posts.

Love from an
Obama grand mamam

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By AWE KOOTA BILXPAAK KOOXSHIIWIASH, which translates to "he who helps all people of the land." May 9th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

This is another reading I found very informative:

Link

There very strict rules in paying-off campaign debts.

Though it is not explicitly mentioned:
It is illegal for Barack to give HRC money to payoff her debt! PERIOD!!!

The only and only way Barack and others can do to help HRC (I only support it if she reciprocates in all forms)

is to initiate a brand-new fund raising called "debt-retirement efforts" geared directly and explicitly to payoff the specified debt.

Just like the one Governor Richardson has here:
Link

In short:

We will know it when it comes; there is no hidden-room dealings !

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By The Truth May 9th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

Hey guys, go to this College Super-delegates youtube page and post your comment. The 2 Super-delegates there wants to know who you want them to endorse. This site posted on Wednesday I believe. But here's the link.

Link

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By M from Dallas, TX May 9th 2008 at 7:53 am EDT

West Virginia Primary - Vote Barack

Who do you predict will win the West Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary?

--------> Link

Vote Obama!!

.

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By barbie snow in k-ville TN May 9th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT

We are down by 40 in W. VA...

big issues..Iraq (suicides in W.VA is high among returning military)

Economy..coal mining..Mountaintop clearing..

Mention Ted and Caroline Kennedy's support

Please call, time is short, we have to narrow the gap.. for the most part, people are older and want to talk..
some will still give you remarks about Muslims..

Christianity Today has a great interview with Barack. I will try to get the link later

Grandma Barb

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By bluecat May 9th 2008 at 3:22 am EDT

Okay. Like Richardsons.

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By Jim Clark May 9th 2008 at 7:15 am EDT

Way down in the article ...

Under federal campaign finance law, the Obama campaign cannot directly
pay off Clinton's debts, or the $11.43 million she has loaned the campaign,
because that would violate campaign contribution limits. But if Obama is the
nominee, he and his donor base could provide invaluable help to her in
raising money through signed appeals, joint fundraisers and by other
methods.

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By Obama supporter in Mesquite, Texas May 9th 2008 at 9:36 am EDT

Susan, if you have made contributions to the next president campaign fund, why haven't you created a profile?

Senator Obama is now 164 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 11:51 am EDT

AFGE President and Superdelegate John Gage Endorses Obama; Delegate Countdown - 164 To Go

The AP reports that the American Federation of Government Employees and its President, John Gage, have endorsed Barack Obama. Gage, a previously uncommitted superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 267. Senator Obama is now 164 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Link

TOTAL remain Delegates

may 13 West Virginia 28

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15
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TOTAL 217 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

John Edwards 19
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TOTAL 236

TOTAL Super Delegates - 796

Obama - 267 - Clinton - 275 = 542
_____________________________
TOTAL - 254 - Super Delegates remain

Link

TOTAL - 490 - pledged plus Super delegates plus John Edwards pledged delegates remain ....

Link

Senator Obama is now 164 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 6:53 am EDT

Unless I see this directly from the Obama campaign, I'm going to treat it as nothing more than the media spewing the same filth that we've consistently seen this primary season. There's no reason and no comparitive history for Obama to pay her debts, especially when 12 million of them are personal loans. My thought, this is intended to disrupt the flow of donations into our campaign, nothing more. The media hasn't proven trustworthy to this point, why believe them now?

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By Catherine of Riverdale, IL May 9th 2008 at 7:14 am EDT

Susan, that was irking me too, I just read this a litle further back on the blog. I am reposting it because others may not see it . HQ's ought to post it for all to easily see If you see a need to repost it for someone, this is an OK way to get the message out.
______________________________ ______________________________ __

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

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By Alayssa from Lake Charles, LA May 9th 2008 at 7:24 am EDT

Hi everyone another SD!!!!!!!!!!!! just heard on CNN..

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By Luyombya4Obama May 9th 2008 at 8:25 am EDT

YES! We are getting closer.Just heard on CNN another superdelegate defecting from Clinton to Obama...West Virginia its time to TURN THE PAGE Vote Barack Obama on tuesday.YES WE CAN

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By Lynne May 10th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

tell me where to sign up...I will pay what I can if she will just go away.

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By Dave from NYC May 9th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT

Susan: I freaked out yesterday too about Huffington and made almost the same post. Given all the information people have dug up, it is not true. We are not covering their debts.

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By SMraleigh May 9th 2008 at 8:26 am EDT

HQ needs to come out with reassurances over this. It is good for us all to research and post, but they really need to clear this up so that fund raising remains high!

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By Michael from Nashville, TN May 9th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT

NO.....NO....No....I contributed for Obama, not Hillary!

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By Julie S from Media, PA May 9th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

My first thought is that I won't contribute any more to Obama either but....think about it...
Has to be a MSM Rumor trying to keep supporters from sending anymore money. (I'll bet that Billary whispered it into Tim Russerts ear)

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By Mark Wiznitzer May 9th 2008 at 10:26 pm EDT

I am sorry to have to say this, but Barack Obama could pick no better way to debase the entire premise of his campaign for change than to devote his efforts to Hillary Clinton's financial problems. That would put him in the same club as Norman Hsu and Marc Rich.

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By Shashi0224 May 10th 2008 at 8:24 am EDT

I also hate the idea of any of my money going to Hillary; however, if that's the price I need to pay for her to go away, I will pay it. Her constant negativity toward our guy will cost us anyway - to restate facts! Plus, I trust Barack to do the right thing. He hasn't let me down yet. Barack, whatever you decide, I'm with you!

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By WeMSA-4 May 9th 2008 at 6:01 am EDT

INTEGRITY IS PLAYING BY THE RULES: The DNC set the rules at the beginning of the presidential primary season. All presidential hopefuls signed on and geared their campaigns accordingly. Now, more that 15 months later, the losing candidate is seeking to change the rules. No way!

We know that politics is a dirty game, but even a dirty game has to have limits on the load of dirt. Senator Obama must INSIST on the rules. That's integrity, and that's the only way to play the New Politics that he and we, his supporters, represent. Nothing else will do. We must be 100% prepared to sacrifice, on the sacred Altar of Principles, any crooked, game-playing tricks by the Democratic Party. Senator Obama and all down-ticket Democrats will win by a landslide in November, by showing unshakeable integrity to the American people. He must show that this is a NEW day in American politics!

These 2 items are the principled parameters:
1. FL & MI delegations will be seated but, since they KNOWINGLY broke the rules, their illegal behavior must NOT be allowed to impact the results delivered by those who obeyed the rules. Their delegate votes must be split according to the OVERALL POPULAR VOTE earned in law-abiding States. A 50/50 split is NOT acceptable. We will take to the streets to make this point, if necessary.

2. It will be "unpresidential" weakness for Senator Obama to accept any less than a proportionate split of delegates. The country at large will support him. Senator Obama must show "presidential" strength, not weakness, in this instance of doing what is right. The Fairness Streak in the American people will applaud and respect him. It will be a kow-towing to the discredited, old politics of promising one thing and doing another.

SERIOUS: Senator Clinton's campaign, having lost by all lawful parameters, is expecting only a "Natural Disaster" to give her the nomination. In plain language, they are hoping that something bad happens to Senator Obama - perish the thought! But what you sow is what you reap. So, why will she be immune to a "Natural Disaster", if that is what she's wishing on another? We already saw the "physical prophecy" in the unexpected death, on the racetrack at the Kentucky Derby, of her surrogate filly. A word to the wise!

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By Neva May 9th 2008 at 7:52 am EDT

Dr. Uche,

Hillary Clinton has no INTEGRITY.

She will do anything to further her selfish game. She's not interested in "integrity."

This is not a new story. We all new about this, or should have known about it, when the Clintons were in the White House.

It is the main reason why we cannont, under any circumstances, ever allow her to be president -- that includes stopping any plans to which she may aspire in 2012.

She has done enough damage for a lifetime.

Democrats, send her into private oblivion, or be smarter next time.

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By scozad May 9th 2008 at 9:18 am EDT

NO! MI and FL delegates SHOULD NOT be seated! I'll tell you why if they are seated the magic number goes from 2025 to over 2200 - PLEASE do your research. If the magic number goes up we WILL NOT get there unless a FLOOD of SD's come over, I'm taking hundreds of them. IF we seat MI and FL it gives HRC the power to go all the way to the convention like she wants. She feels that if she can't have the nomination she will tear the party apart over it. Not that I'm totally against the Democratic party being ripped up, like the Republican party. We hav had a two party monoponly for WAY TO LONG! As an independant for Obama I think the DNC needs to stick to the rules and NOT SEAT MI and FL. We can get to 2025 without them. We only need a handful of SD's to do it. If they seat MI and FL kiss it good bye folks. The whole "seat the delegates" is a RUSE to GIVE HRC the nomination. Trust me on this that is what is happening behind closed doors.

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By Ken from Wagoner, OK May 9th 2008 at 6:55 am EDT

I am 100% for Sen. Obama !!
I read that the Obama campaign is trying to figure out how to pay off Hillary's campaign debt !!
I will not donate another cent if this is FACT !!!
Leave them in the mud where they placed themselves !!
I am also reading Sen. Obama is considering Hillary for his VICE !!!
I am wondering what has happened to Sen. Obama has he gone BONKERS, I pray he has nothing to do with the Clinton's or there financial problems !!!
NO HELP FOR HILLARY WITH MY CONTRIBUTIONS !!!!!

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By Catherine of Riverdale, IL May 9th 2008 at 7:17 am EDT

Ken, that was irking me too, I just read this a litle further back on the blog. I am reposting it because others may not see it . HQ's ought to post it for all to easily see If you see a need to repost it for someone, this is an OK way to get the message out.
______________________________ ______________________________ __

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

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By Neva May 9th 2008 at 7:55 am EDT

It wouldn't surprise me if Hillary Clinton's people started the rumour about paying her debt.

It would fit right into her campaign's strategy of damaging diversions -- this time to stop people from donating to the Obama Campaign.

Ignore this rumour, move on, and donate as much as you possibly can.

The race is not over, there is work to be done.

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By Another_Mama4Obama May 9th 2008 at 8:53 am EDT

Hi Obamanites!
We shall be joining the prayer circle and In Kenya we mostly pray in Kiswahili. Kindly add our language to the one's below.

KENYANS FOR OBAMA!!

G'OBAMA 08!!!

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By Brian Lawrence May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Thanks Lace. I saw way too much widespread panic about this on the last thread.

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By Craig from Rockland, ME May 9th 2008 at 6:48 am EDT

Teacher: Have you posted your commentary, which is right on, to Obama HQ's? If not, you should - minus the last paragraph, which seems unnecessary. Otherwise, your comments are well said and full of integrity.

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By Saeed May 9th 2008 at 7:24 am EDT

You get my vote and support

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Thanks Lace, and to my favorite blogger Obamacrat. I am still donating I don't care what the MSM fantasized mainly because I did not believe it.

Barack on!

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By Henni May 9th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

Sorry to hijack. Late night update, another switch: Congressman Payne (NJ) switches from Clinton to Obama. Those are the best. Obama one up, Clinton one down the difference makes two.

THE Super Delegate DIFFERENCE is now UNDER TEN. In January Clinton was 100 Super Delegates ahead, by the end of March 34, today we are closing in at 7 1/2.

May 8
Obama: Added Rep. Brad Miller (NC)
Just added Rep. Rick Larsen (WA)
Congressman Payne (NJ) Link

Since Monday 5/5 Barack got 14 Supers including add-ons. Hillary got two and lost two. 14:0 so far this week. It’s betting time. Will we surpass Senator Clinton tomorrow or will it be over the weekend?

Most States
Most Votes
Most Delegates
(Most Money, thank you all)
And 7 ½ Supers away from Most Super Delegates

Please donate to my fundraiser page for each Super Delegate we gain: Link

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By T Jones May 9th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

Congressman Payne served the district where I grew up in Newark, New Jersey! So happy he has seen the light and is coming to the Obama side...Yes We Can Everyone!

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By Sara Hassan - Aussie for Obama May 9th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

And add another one: Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama.

Link

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger

Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM]

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama

Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 265.

Senator Obama is 166 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Link

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By T Jones May 9th 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

what's that mcdonald's theme/jingle for their commercials...badddaadaaa...i' m lovin' it! this is the land where anything is possible...barack obama represents the classic david versus goliath story...the pull yourself up and make it happen american story that inspires me to push myself to be the best...i'm up late on this thread...well it's 10:30 in cali but when i shut this down i will continue reading dreams from my father...i know i can still achieve my dreams and i will definitely instill that drive and inspiration in my son, joshua...God bless you all...yes we can.

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By Scott from Australia May 9th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

Appreciate the advance apology Henni but you can hijack a thread anytime with that kinda news and no apology req'd!!

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Love this kind of news! Keep it comin'!

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 2:25 am EDT

DeFazio throws his support to Obama

Posted by Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian May 08, 2008 22:21PM

Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer to the presidential nomination.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 266.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Link

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By Darlene from Elizabeth NJ - who wants a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian for President May 9th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

WHOOPPEE !

DONALD PAYNE is MY CONGRESSMAN !

(If these hard core machine politicians are supporting Barack Obama, you KNOW he's got the nomination .... !)

Ok, Frank Lautenberg, who's next ?

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By Darlene from Elizabeth NJ - who wants a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian for President May 9th 2008 at 2:25 am EDT

note to folks not from New Jersey:

Frank Lautenberg is our local political boss. If he endorses, we'll get a flood of endorsements !

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By Taube May 9th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

I just got an email from Kerry (for money) that Lautenberg has a serious primary challenger.
Doubt he'd stick his neck out right now...

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By Marvin from York, PA May 9th 2008 at 7:52 am EDT

Where can I find the links to contact the remaining superdelegates to ask for their support of Obama?

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By Jason May 9th 2008 at 4:42 am EDT

Great News.. I am worried about WV.. why is Obama in OR and not WV.. I would've thought he would spend the whold week there.. he needs to close that gap as much as possible.. I guess we are going to have to start calling WV like crazzy! We need to close the gap!

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By JFyfe May 9th 2008 at 4:54 am EDT

I agree he needs to spend some time there....maybe one day with lots of events. The main reason is that this can be a swing state in the G.E.......He cannot win it vs. HRC in the primary, and acknowledges outright that he will lose it big to her. I am sure the campaign has it figured out where his time is best spent. It is a complex game.

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By JuanE. May 9th 2008 at 5:21 am EDT

Although Oregon's election day is listed as May 20, their election is held entirely by mail. Their ballots have all been mailed out and most of the voters have them and are mailing them back in. The deadline for the ballots are May 20. He is campaigning there because they are voting now. He will be in West Virginia this week.

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By cbn2 May 9th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

Thank you for posting this, Lacie.

I've donated often to this campaign, but I really don't want any of my money going to HRC or her minions (like Penn). She spent her money trying to fulfill her own ambitions at the "expense" of our candidate. She and Bill have much more money than I will ever have (and more than the Obamas have). She can pay her debt back by using the money Bill got consulting for the UAE or the Columbians. Honestly, I wouldn't give her one cent, especially considering her most recent graceless and delusional conduct. We owe her nothing.

Meanwhile, I'll cheerfully continue contributing to the campaign of our next President, Barack Obama.

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By Keith in Colorado May 9th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

What a relief! Long exhale. Thanks for posting (reposting!)!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

You're welcome :)

Sorry that my comments are taking up...probably at least 10% of the space on the thread. I think I'm at like 10 re-posts already :(

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 2:37 am EDT

Great job Lace, you our own personal investigative reporter!!! LOL Cant wait til you run for anything any where, I'll vote!!!

Thats my girl ;-)

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

**mmuwwaaahhh**

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT

Now thats what I call a great start to a day!!!!

Can't do colors ..... yet!! LOL but......

***Muuuwaaah*** back atcha!!!!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

haha, I'll send you a message with instructions.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

*sent*

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

Got the hint huh?? LOL

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

Yes, I did. ;-)

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By JFyfe May 9th 2008 at 4:50 am EDT

Well.....you can slice it and dice it anyway you want, but he will pay her bills when all is said and done. Maybe not from funds raised on this site, but from another one that will be created. Please don't be naive.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 6:08 am EDT

Tell it to HQ

They're the ones giving us this info.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:00 am EDT

Unless I see this directly from the Obama campaign, I'm going to treat it as nothing more than the media spewing the same filth that we've consistently seen this primary season. Not only is it illegal according to campaign finance rules, there's no reason and no comparitive history for Obama to pay her debts, especially when 12 million of them are personal loans. My thought, this is intended to disrupt the flow of donations into our campaign, nothing more. The media hasn't proven trustworthy to this point, why believe them now? The only legal way Obama could assist Clinton with her debt would be to create a fund specifically spelling out that donations would be going to Clinton, and we would then have a choice as to whether we would donate to that fund. I, of course, would choose not to donate.

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By Obamakim May 9th 2008 at 8:23 am EDT

It would have to be a separate fundraising if so. Anyone who did contribute would know full well that that was what they were contributing to.

Spending 2 days on this blog after one of the best days on this campaign discussing this has done absolutely nothing to help us reach our goals of
1)Cutting the margins in WVa & Ky
2)Getting everyone to mail their Obama vote in by May 20 in Oregon
3)Continue to do gangbuster fundraising in support of our candidate
4)Continue to increase both the number of people volunteering & donating
5)Continue to educate Americans on Senator Obama's plans on important issues & "the big picture".
6)Registering more people to vote in order to increase voter turnout this fall & strengthen our democracy.
7)Welcoming Clinton supporters and helping them to recover from what many of us know is an extremely painful time (many of us have been there, it sucks), and helping them to see the importance of working together to beat John McCain
8)Focusing on John McCain. He continues to get a free ride with both the American public & the media. He's every kind of disaster all rolled into one. He could be worse than Bush.
9)Winning the democratic nomination by doing what we've been doing.
10)Repeat 3-9 until the General Election.

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By Erin *YES WE CAN!* from KS May 9th 2008 at 10:51 am EDT

I doubt very seriously after this campaign that President Barack Obama is going to be helping someone that ran a horrible smear campaign against him and treated his supporters like dirt by raising money to recoup what they borrowed from their millions.

She's got Bill to do that for her, let him make some more crooked deals with foreigners.

I know for a fact that I won't send her a dime to run again and I won't ever hold her in the regard I did before this primary, she showed me what she's made of and I'm disgusted.

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By AzKCKen, an Obamafan from Obamaland chanting 'Not This Time!' May 9th 2008 at 5:06 am EDT

Thank you for finding this out. I was alarmed and now I am relieved. I would also like to know if "excess" current donations, if there is such a thing, if not used for the primaries, do they carry over for the general? If not, what happens to that money? Does any one know? Thx.

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By KA May 9th 2008 at 6:51 am EDT

Thank you so much. I feel much better knowing my donation WILL NOT GO TO HILLARY'S DEBT.

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By Mark from Surry, ME May 9th 2008 at 8:03 am EDT

Can the Obama campaign itself confirm the report that it will not pay off Clinton debts? All we have here is a statement by a supporter, which very well may be true, but a statement by the campaign would help.

Here is a post I put on Huffington:

Here's a plan:

The Clinton campaign submits bills to the Obama campaign, which selects which ones to pay. They would pay tradespeople, but not Mark Penn. They would not issue checks to the Clintons. Whatever this added up to, it would make it easier for the Clintons to raise money for themselves and their cronies.

The Obama campaign would have to keep the process completely transparent, or it risks a drastic drop in new contributions.

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By Dave from NYC May 9th 2008 at 8:05 am EDT

Great job. Good to put this behind us.

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By Mark May 9th 2008 at 10:26 am EDT

The talk of Obama paying off Hillary's debts needs to be addressed by Barack, directly.

"For many Obama backers, Penn, the former chief strategist for Clinton
and head of one of the biggest PR-lobbying conglomerates in the nation's
capital, is the quintessential Washington insider, capitalizing on political
connections to become a multi-millionaire."

Link

I wouldn't see it as buying peace. I'd see it as buying 3am ads, fear mongering, having Mark Penn's companies profit, buying influence, putting race at the forefront, previous pastors, paying for people to find things to hit Obama with.

Paying off the opponents debts may have happened in the past, but this is the Clinton's with a horrible campaign.

Although you can't pay off your opponents debt directly, you can use funds you have gained to organize fund raisers for them. SAME THING.

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By California May 9th 2008 at 12:00 pm EDT

Well, you are only partially correct. While the Obama campaign cannot use your campaign money to directly pay off her debt, as a financial analyst, I assure you there are numerous ways to do this without "directly paying off her debt".

My greatest concern is more the "shared fundraising" suggestion. Let's face it, the smaller donors (like us) wouldn't send Hillary money on a good day, much less now that she's a loser. Her big money comes from lobbyists and rich business people who have a vested interest.

The read-between-the-lines statement that I am hearing is that he would be expected to use his campaign clout (which as far as I am concerned, means his ethics and integrity) to attach her debt consolidation efforts to his future fundraising efforts. Which means he WOULD be taking money from lobbyists - big time!!!!

So yes, while he may not be selling us out by giving away our hard earned money directly to her, Obama would be selling out by using his new political clout to help pay off her debts.

Memo to OBAMA: You do not need to sell one ounce of your soul to gain this nomination. NOT THIS TIME! Remember? NOT THIS TIME!!!

This time, let the loser pay off their own debt. Maybe that will cure such obnoxiously expensive campaigns for the future.

I believe in Obama, I want to support Obama but the intelligent adult in me is knows that the odds are very high we will be sold out. It's been that way my entire lifetime.

Words do not move me...action does. When I have seen clear evidence that his campaign will in fact NOT divert money - even the legal way - I'll send him more of mine. In the meantime, I have a tank to fill (at $4 per gallon)and rent to pay.

PS: If Obama campaign has so much extra cash sitting around, why not offer to fund a re-vote to shut MI the hell up?! That would be a more productive use of $20 million.

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By Lance from Tampa, FL May 10th 2008 at 12:45 pm EDT

I would offer this suggestion, Do Not Offer Any Support What So Ever To The Clinton's In Order To Gain The Nomination. NOT THIS TIME! Remember? NOT THIS TIME!!!" I've heard that so much, & believed it until I heard you may offer, through fund raisers, to assist Mrs. Clinton in resolving her debt issues.

Let me just say that if you do you'll lose my vote, & mine won't be the only one. Everyone I've talked to has said, "See, he's no different than any other politician"..!! Please, prove them wrong..!!!

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By swanie May 10th 2008 at 6:07 pm EDT

Although I respect what you have said, and don't doubt the phone call, I will not provide any more donations to the Obama campaign until the candidate says he will not pay off her debts. It is one thing to help her pay them off, it is quite another for him (which means US) to provide any funds to do that.

He needs to say it, not anybody else.

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By Ken from Wagoner, OK May 9th 2008 at 10:25 am EDT

Thomas B. Edsall of the Huffington Post has a morning article that the Obama Campaign is privatly trying to figure out a way to pay off the Clinton's financial campaign disaster !!
I am for Sen. Obama all the way but why doesn't he just come out and say that he needs contributions to help Hillary !!!
NO MONEY FOR HILLARY FROM ME !!!!!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:36 am EDT

Despite the public bluster in a conference call with reporters Wednesday, some Clinton advisers were resigned to their candidate's likely loss. They have turned in favor of her bowing out for party unity, according to several who asked not to be named.

Only a few are said to be urging her to fight on, even to the Aug. 25-28 convention in Denver. Among these voices,

the loudest belongs to her husband, former President Clinton, according to one longtime Democratic Party insider and Clinton supporter.

Link

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By New to This May 9th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

HE CANNOT WAIT TO GET BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE - AND I THINK HE IS ENCOURAGING THE SLASH AND BURN DIVISIVENESS THAT HAS BEEN THE TONE OF THIER CAMPAIGN.

MAKE CALLS TO WEST VA - DO NOT TAKE THIS FOR GRANTED.

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By Ron May 9th 2008 at 2:25 am EDT

Barack's calendar of events thru Saturday, May 10, has him out in Oregon. It's like he's just conceding W.Va. on the 13th to Hillary by not campaigning there.

Maybe he's letting her have a free ride in W.Va. in order not to run up the score; it's maybe something he's giving Hillary and her partisans in order to better unite the party. In the CNN interview with Wolf Blitzer today (May 8), Barack sounded like he's letting her have W.Va., even by a wide margin, because his poll numbers are poor there.

Maybe that's a sound strategy from the standpoint of party unity, but I think it might make him look arrogant and lazy while Hillary is buzzing from coast to coast and all points in between like a queen bee and Bill is working W.Va hard, even though theirs is apparently a losing cause. Barack is taking it easy while the Clintons still slug away for votes. Doesn't look good on Barack.

Barack's campaign should not be acting like it's over until it's actually over, IMHO. Otherwise, with Mich. and Fla. unresolved, six more primaries to go, and Hillary maybe taking this nomination fight to the convention in Denver, it might indeed end up being over -- for Barack.

- Ron

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 9th 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

Ron,

Barack is campaigning in each of the upcoming states, and taking nothing for granted. He always makes a point of stating that also, and said so again tonight on the CBS evening news, with Brian Williams, interview.

As for Obama seeming "arrogant", "lazy", and giving over W. VA to Clinton, that is far from the case. The campaign and supporters are also working hard to do well in each and every state ahead. People are canvassing, phonebanking, and sending out postcards. There will never be any slacking with Obama and team. It just doesn't happen that way.

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By Katherine from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 7:57 am EDT

Hey Ron,

Calm down, guy. Get a footrub or something. All is well. Barack is very smart and very aware, and so are his advisors...if not, this campaign would have been sidelined long ago.

Take a deep breath. Breathe...breathe.

There is no cause whatsoever for panic or dire predictions.

It's all good.

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By Aidan from Livermore, CA May 9th 2008 at 3:41 am EDT

I agree. Obama should seriously campaign in WV, otherwise no consistency to his 50-state message. He ought not give his detractors (incl. the Clintons themselves) an opening to criticize him with.

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By Charlotte M. from Sacramento, CA May 9th 2008 at 6:24 am EDT

Ron

Arrogant and lazy? Those are two adjectives you do not use when describing a man of color, in particular an African American. One has to be careful of the "words" being used when describing Obama. Words are suggestive. People are more inclined to pick up on the negatives before picking up the positives. Although, he has campaigned nearly 15 months, there are people who still claim they don't know him. Arrogrant and lazy would be the words they will pick up on not to get to know him.

If you remember, Obama did not campaign in every state, he had people on the ground campaigning for him. Maybe that is what his campaign is doing in WV. No one knows what strategy he and his campaign are using, but it must be one that they are confident with.

By the way, I feel confident in making the statement that I made. I am a 66 year old, female of African descent who has heard for too many years that when a person of African descent shows "confident" they are labeled as being "arrogrant." When circumstances are sometimes beyond their control, they are labeled as being lazy.

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By Smuhamm May 9th 2008 at 8:48 am EDT

He did not make it to Alaska but WON it.Chill out take a positive pill, you never know why he may not make WVA? Do your part in WVA to make the case on why you are supporting Barack and why people should vote for him. Get those creative juices flowing. If indeed you are really for him, what comes from your heart WILL indeed reach the hearts of others in WVA.

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By Ms. T, Marietta, GA May 9th 2008 at 6:51 am EDT

Trying to understand why you chose to use those words. I really do not think anyone in their right minds will use these adjectives to reference the behavior of a black man, especially not this one. One who has already sacrificed his family and his privacy being on the road constantly for the past 16 months or so. What is your hidden message/agenda? I do agree and hope there is more time spent in W. Va by Senator Obama and his campaign, and adamantly disagree with the words you chose today!

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By Ron May 9th 2008 at 2:34 am EDT

Barack's calendar of events thru Saturday, May 10, has him out in Oregon. It's like he's just conceding W.Va. on the 13th to Hillary by not campaigning there.

Maybe he's letting her have a free ride in W.Va. in order not to run up the score; it's maybe something he's giving Hillary and her partisans in order to better unite the party. In the CNN interview with Wolf Blitzer today (May 8), Barack sounded like he's letting her have W.Va., even by a wide margin, because his poll numbers are poor there.

Maybe that's a sound strategy from the standpoint of party unity, but I think it might make him look arrogant and lazy while Hillary is buzzing from coast to coast and all points in between like a queen bee and Bill is working W.Va hard, even though theirs is apparently a losing cause. Barack is taking it easy while the Clintons still slug away for votes. Doesn't look good on Barack.

Barack's campaign should not be acting like it's over until it's actually over, IMHO. Otherwise, with Mich. and Fla. unresolved, six more primaries to go, and Hillary maybe taking this nomination fight to the convention in Denver, it might indeed end up being over -- for Barack.

- Ron

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By Taube May 9th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

Obama's supposed to be in WVA on Monday.
He did great Wed with Blue Dogs in House, biggest bloc of uncommitted super-del.

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By Katherine from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 8:08 am EDT

Ron,

Please, oh please, take your foot off the gas pedal and enjoy the scenery.

You seriously gotta mellow out. Hope you return to read these very thoughtful posts on your choice of words.

It's a new day. Think about the tone you're setting. It's a brand new day.

(He's won.)

We still need to keep up all the hard work, but the finish line is in sight. Strong and steady, confident and aware.

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! May 9th 2008 at 3:25 am EDT

How you could say that someone is arrogant and lazy who worked from 4:00 am until midnight Tuesday after weeks of grueling campaigning is beyond me. For gosh sakes, the man barely rests. He's doing his best to get to everyone. He can't be everywhere at once. He's trying to balance and coordinate an awfully lot. It amazes me how quickly people turn on him when he's not doing his campaign just the way they think he should.

Grumpy me is now getting some sleep.

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By Cynthia, NY -- I TOLD YOU BARACK WOULD WIN! NOW Let's Get Our Leader to 1600 Penn. Ave. May 9th 2008 at 6:29 am EDT

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!

Have Faith, Trust Your Leader to do the right thing. Barack knows what he is doing... Believe, Believe, Believe and stop getting twisted everytime things are not going your way.

It amazes me how easily folks get distracted and start making negative statements.

Be Careful... What will you do once he becomes President and does something you don't like. EHM!!

YES WE CAN!
OBAMA '08
INAUGURATION '09

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By Dave from NYC May 9th 2008 at 8:14 am EDT

Ben: Old Bill has looked worse and worse through this campaign. He began with some stature -- maybe not the greatest President, but plenty of authority.

I don't think, after the party weighs his collective gaffs in this campaign, including how he hurt his wife's efforts, that they will take him very seriously.

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By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader May 9th 2008 at 2:26 am EDT

North Carolina and Indiana are behind us, folks! West Virginia is coming fast in a few days; Oregon and Kentucky will be here before we notice them too! There is no time for us to rest yer.

Primaries and caucuses past are nothing but a memory and their only importance in debates today is to prove that we have won the most states, the most primaries and caucuses, the most delegates.

It's time to move forward. We still have a few more contests and we can win most of them, if we continue working hard. YES WE CAN!

I've set my own personal fundraising goal for the campaign, which you can see in the thermometer on my page. YES I CAN!
Link

Just as I did in the past, I will continue to invest as much money in the campaign to win this nomination for Barack as you donate to Barack's campaign through my personal fundraiser, up to the amount of $5,000.00. YES! I am matching all small donations of $5, $10, $15, $25, etc. given through my personal fundraiser.
Link

TRUTH BE TOLD: I have personally spent a lot for myself and a loose team of supporters traveling to Nevada, Texas, Pennsylvania, etc. to work for our victory. All I need is extra motivation. Please, can you donate to Barack and help me close the matching gap, and add more fuel to my already high motivation? YES YOU CAN!
Link

Will you make a generous donation to help me reach my goal, and motivate me further to work even harder for Barack?
Link

YES YOU CAN!

YES WE CAN!

Our victory is almost here! Keep on hoping! Keep on working!
Link

JULIO.

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By 4earth, WA ☂ May 9th 2008 at 2:15 pm EDT

I think it's very important that Barack do some more campaigning in W. VA before the Primary there on Tuesday.

I think he could bring down her numbers considerably there. She's already labeled the "white working class voters" there as bigots, saying they would never vote for Obama. She has said the same thing about Kentuckians.

I think this is going to backlash on her just as the gas tax did. Playing the race card is the McSame old insider politics that we are all tired of!

Barack needs to go to W. VA and show those folks how much he cares about them, how close his roots are to theirs, and show them one on one what a wonderful president he will be and how he'll be looking out for them!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

congrats Zach :)

READ THIS

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

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By Sarah May 9th 2008 at 12:34 am EDT

Thanks for posting this up at the top-- I hope everyone reads it before they write a freak-out comment.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

This was one of the 1st times ever that I've seriously banked on getting a 1st post....didn't happen. I hope that not too many people hijack the 1st reply to the 1st post, so that this stays near the top and does not get buried.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

haha Lace, you are a regular on the late night Open Threads =)

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By Zach Ritter (Austin, TX) May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

Sorry for stealing your thunder Lace. You had a good reason to be seeking the first this time.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

No no, it's all good!!!!!

No worries! I just went ahead and hijacked our usual link-posters (no offense guys!!), so I'm still right at the top. And I have this post as backup.

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By V-Day May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

Good show! Setting the record straight!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

They're already at it....

so, looks like I have to do a little bit of hijacking myself....

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 9th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

You're getting slow in your old age.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

LOL...

I blame my connection.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Sure. There are always excuses. Next you will be forgetting the difference between Shia and Sunni and I bet there is no Joe Leiberman standing next to you to fill you in on the facts.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Actually, I live Dearborn, MI, which has the largest population of arab-Americans in the nation as well as the largest mosque in the nation.

No forgetting that particular difference here! :P

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By MTT May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Thanks for the info...but why doesn't the campaign just post a statement and end all this panic about paying off HRC's debts?

Also they need to put an end to suggestions of Hillary as VP. Not acceptable if they are considering it. Many of us support BO b/c we agree that the old political games need to go - signing on HRC as the VP would really damage Obama's core message.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

I agree, we might want to consider a campaign-wide memo. I don't want to be the one telling HQ what to do, but....

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

--as far as the $$ issue goes--

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By cbn2 May 9th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

AGREED!!!

NO HRC on our ticket, please!

Her negatives are HUGE and we do NOT want her anywhere near Presidential power.

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL May 9th 2008 at 2:08 am EDT

I AGREE 100%!

HILLARY IS NOT A GOOD FIT!! She Dont Believe in Bottom-up fundamental "CHANGE", as a matter of fact she and Bill redicule this campaign many times, saying that we are foolish, naive and delusional!

Hillary PACK her Campaign with a bunch of CROOKS, LIERS and Washington insiders/lobbysts!

SHE MISMANAGES EVERY FINANCIAL ASPECT OF HER CAMPAIGN untill it RUN'S DRY "BROKE"!! She has poor judgment that is CLEAR through this election season.

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

Old age, hah! I'm impressed with Lace's dedication. And she has *years* to influence this country! Keep it up, girl! Maybe we'll be voting for you someday!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

If you live in Blanca, CO, maybe ;D

Link

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 9th 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

Now I'm confused.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

That's my *other* hometown.

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

Perhaps it's just old age! LOL!

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

Lace For Mayor! She wants the job! :)

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

Haha funny you should say that. Myrrl flat out said in an interview that he's simply waiting for someone who wants the job to step in so that he can retire ;o)

Lets hope he can wait another 10-15 years!

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Patience is a virtue!

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 9th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

...lets put Lace on the ticket Obama/Lace :), Lace I'd vote for ya!

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By zelda46 May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

I am extremely anti- any ticket with Clinton involved. We have all worked so hard for a CHANGE. This is our movement, our time. Hillary shouldn't be coddled because she is throwing a tantrum and doesn't want to leave the stage. Every single Democrat in my area is furious at the thought of a ticket with Clinton involved. I was at headquarters today, and the thought is very disturbing to all. It makes all of us feel as though the hard work we have been putting in is sort of being pulled away from us. Hillary is the old politics. We got into this for the new. Keep Hillary off the ticket.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

Nah, no Veep for me.

I'll take his Dept. of Education cabinet spot :)

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By Suzanne in CO May 9th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

How about you being the head of the "Dept. of the Future"? - think we need someone young who can design a strategic plan for our future.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:27 am EDT

If there is such a thing...!

Now, haha, lets hope that nothing I've ever said on the blogs comes to bite me in the *** someday LOL.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

oops, I didn't finish what I was saying. Meant to say, "If there is such a thing...sure!! ;)"

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

Campaigning already I see. LOL

Remember the lesson of the Lion and the Fox!!!

But no worries there, you're a natrual because you are natrual

Go get em!!!! ;-)

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT

Well, I can't exactly say I have a whole lot better to do with my time anymore! ;o)

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

Ahhhhh Lace what you do, what you are about is far more than a person with excess time on there hands.

But it is this humility that we all love about you

;-)

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 3:14 am EDT

*smile*

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 3:13 am EDT

THANKS
**mmuwwaaahhh**

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 3:15 am EDT

Ooooops it didn't work!!! :(...

but it did show in the preview.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

??!!
Let me go check my "instructions" LOL :P

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 3:23 am EDT

hmm, I copied and pasted the text into a comment on my Obama blog (and then deleted it), and it worked.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 3:31 am EDT

Just replied to your O-mail, btw.

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT

O.k. I'll try again

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By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 3:38 am EDT

Hey it worked!!!!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 3:45 am EDT

;-)

I replied with the other instructions (in the e-mail, not at the link) too.

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By Saint Lucian for Obama May 9th 2008 at 10:28 am EDT

There I was delightfully enjoying what seemed to be some affectionate *sparks*... potential connection ... between Lace and Reggie and then the blog just had to go serious again !

Shucks! :)

Ahhhh, I am just a hopeless romantic, aint I.

LoL

Seriously though. With what seems to be so much of a family atmosphere, I sometimes wonder whether any relationships of the romantic sort have been brewed on this site.

Obama might have to put in a disclaimer. LoL

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 11:44 am EDT

LOL

I hope you enjoyed ;-D

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By Cyn May 9th 2008 at 3:02 am EDT

Yes, I agree. No Hillary Clinton on the ticket! Obama would have to be suicidal to put her on. She will try to undermine him every chance she gets -- hoping to somehow pull him down so that she can get him so unpopular she can run in 2012.

She's already shown she's in it for herself, not for the party. Please Obama, don't do it! Spread the word!!!

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By Saint Lucian for Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:15 pm EDT

Certainly, I did.

Signed.

Cupid

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By Cyn May 9th 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

Yes, I agree. No Hillary Clinton on the ticket! Obama would have to be suicidal to put her on. She will try to undermine him every chance she gets -- hoping to somehow pull him down so that she can get him so unpopular she can run in 2012.

She's already shown she's in it for herself, not for the party. Please Obama, don't do it! Spread the word!!!

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By ApostasyUSA May 9th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

Diplomacy.......??

Stay positive people.....don't get caught up in the drama.......

Barack Obama said he has yet to talk to the Clinton camp about a unity ticket.

Has the concept been hypothesized?How better do you think the country could be unified without Clinton?

Maybe you've already considered it, but think it would cause problems in the GE?

If you have considered a unity ticket with Clinton, and your models show it beating McCain, what could be a better demonstration of Obama's vision than to offer her the VP position proactively, taking women and African-Americans into the future together, behind Barack Obama's real and unifying message of hope and diplomatic understanding?

My hopes and dreams of a united country are with Barack Obama.

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

I agree. Thanks for posting.

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By ApostasyUSA May 9th 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

Thanks......read you later......

"God bless America. This phrase is used correctly when it conjures an image of God helping people cope with the great losses they have incurred, when it pulls members of the nation together to help and serve one another, and when it asks for the healing of our brokenness that only God can offer. This phrase is used incorrectly when it implies that God should bless our nation at the expense of others, that the United States should enjoy special privilege in the sight of God, or that the lives of Americans are inherently more valuable than the lives of any other people in the world."

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

AP IMPACT: The people in Obama's army of small donors

Riggs and Schwartz are foot soldiers in Barack Obama's 1.5-million-strong army of campaign contributors. Dozens of Associated Press interviews with donors, and an AP financial analysis show how contributions that make only a soft ka-ching by themselves, arriving in increments of $10, $15 and $50, have collectively swelled into a financial roar that has helped propel Obama toward the Democratic presidential nomination.

Altogether, Obama's campaign has taken in an unprecedented $226 million, most of it contributed online. His donor base is larger than the one the Democratic National Committee had for the 2000 election.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

I respectfully disagree. Im sure there should be a role for Sen Clinton in an Obama administration but as the VP, Im not sure. Had the tone of the race not become so negative and polarizing, perhaps, but not now. Half of the voters in Indiana considered HRC untrustworthy and dishonest and the whole theme of Change would be undermined in my opinion with her as the VP. There are better choices out there for VP and I just dont see HRC playing second fiddle in the White House when she co-ran it for 8 years. Then there is the question of where Bill falls into things if that were the case, which is a whole other can of worms as the two of them are a team.

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By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Putting Hillary on the ticket belies the whole theme of new politics, We need a VP who can be trusted to support Obama, one who has been a supporter all along, one who can attract Hillary's base with women, who has real executive experience, who has proven to be a winner in a red state we will need, one who can be a help in Ohio, one whose choice will demonstrate to the supers and to the party as a whole that Obama is a unifier while truly representing Change We Can Believe In. Only one person fills that bill: Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of Kansas and daughter of a former governor of Ohio, and would be the woman we could unite behind proudly for President in 8 years.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

I would enthusiastically vote for that ticket

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By MTT May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

No way should Hillary be on the ticket with BO...it would completely undermine his message and the reason for his success. While it would be nice to have a woman as VP, BO really needs a solid white guy to calm some of these racists. No...he should not pander to the racists but I want him to win...so I think Jim Webb would be a great choice. He is a great senator, military guy.

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By Tammy from Menlo Park, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

Vice President: Bill Richardson

Secretary of State: Joe Biden

Attorney General: John Edwards

Secretary of Defense: Jim Webb

No way HRC anywhere near Obama (she is mortally dangerous to him and his family, did you hear her deliberate racist remarks today? Oh, my God).
It is scorched earth strategy...God, please keep the Obama family safe.

HRC needs to go home to New York and be a Governor and write a book.

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By MTT May 9th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

Agree that Obama could be in danger if he picks HRC as his VP...even David Gergen on CNN said that Obama would need a full time food tester if HRC is the VP! So even the media is talking about this.

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 9th 2008 at 3:17 am EDT

I don't think any of us have to worry about who Obama is going to put on the ticket with him. I'm supporting him for President, because i believe he is really good at making the right choices and decisions and so...I've got faith he will continue to do so, and get even better at it as time goes on.

Stop fretting over every little thing the media puts out there. Obama doesn't bow down to them. We shouldn't either. He's going to be the next POTUS. I think he knows how to choose a running mate that suits him!

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By AhTrini "Hussein" May 9th 2008 at 10:58 pm EDT

The pundits on MSNBC always joke, if he puts her on the ticket, who is going to be the food taster.

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By Obamamaniac In Oregon May 9th 2008 at 3:08 am EDT

Tammy-

That is EXACTLY the same line-up I have envisioned for the last month! All those guys would be perfect.

John Edwards just needs to get behind Obama, and soon! He would make a great Attorney General.

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! May 9th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT

Obama said to Brian Williams he will be talking to Hillary and others about HOW TO UNIFY THE PARTY, not about selecting her for VP. He dodged the question. That says volumes to me.

Moyers on Charlie Rose tonight said her best work is done right where she is, in the senate, that she would continue to do good work there, possibly as Majority Leader at some point.

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By Obamakim May 9th 2008 at 8:42 am EDT

I think she could be a good majority leader but, she needs to temper her stubborness (and I mean this in a good way) with the ability to find common ground. Part of the issue I've had with Senator Clinton is that she works well with people she agrees with & are loyal to her but less so with those who are not. I suspect she's probably learned alot during this campaign about what the American people want-people that can work together for common goals.

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By Tammy from Menlo Park, CA May 9th 2008 at 3:52 pm EDT

I used to think that but not anymore, I think she would sabotage Obama in the Senate just to tank his Presidency.

She needs to go home and be Gover. of NY or go home and write a book.

It is going to be REALLY hard to find a place where the Clintons can do no harm to Obama but still help the American people.

Maybe something that help women or international diplomats somewhere?

I THINK HRC CANNOT BE ANYWHERE NEAR WASHINGTON NOW.

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By Tammy from Menlo Park, CA May 9th 2008 at 3:45 pm EDT

Link

PEGGY NOONON SPOT ON ARTICLE ABOUT NOM BATTLE, SHE SUMMARIZES IT FOR OLDER, WHITE WOMEN EVERYWHERE

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By Tammy from Menlo Park, CA May 9th 2008 at 3:47 pm EDT

HOT OFF POLITICO.COM

KENNEDY on HRC NO TO VP!

Kennedy: No veep slot for Clinton

It's fun to think about, but there are so many obstacles, and Ted Kennedy isn't buying, he said on Bloomberg Television's "Political Capital With Al Hunt," which airs this weekend.

"I don't think it's possible," he told Hunt of the joint ticket, continuing that:

Obama should choose a running mate who "is in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people," Kennedy said. "If we had real leadership — as we do with Barack Obama — in the No. 2 spot as well, it'd be enormously helpful."

Ouch.

By Ben Smith 12:48 PM

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By jenmca May 9th 2008 at 5:16 am EDT

amen to that! Obama/Sebelius '08!!!

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By Chendy May 9th 2008 at 6:55 am EDT

Hilliary, anywhere near the administration of Barack Obama, would undermine everything he and this campaign have stood for. She and Bill would work very, very hard to undermine and destroy an Obama administration. Look to how she is running her scorched earth campaign for proof of future behavior.

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By Amylouise in idaho May 9th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

Rachel Maddow had a nice comment the other night, that tickets are created looking for what's best for the future, not trying to heal the past.

my 2 cents: Clinton's presence would undermine the Obama campaign as she represents the opposite of the change he seeks to create. He is working for positive politics; she is the opposite (scare mongering ads, etc). He is working for transparency in government; she is more secretive than Bush (for example look up Peter Paul on YouTube). He is working for not beholden to lobbyists and special interests; she is owned by them (taken more $ than him or the Republican), He is working for very every American getting involved to create change from the ground up because one voice can change a room, then a block then a town, etc, to make this about WE and not just 'he'; she has shown cronyism and told entire states of Americans that they "don't count." He has shown fiscal responsibility with how he has run his campaign; she has bankrupted hers several times. He had the judgement to oppose the war and saw the future implications; she went with what was politically expedient (it polled well). He offers progress to solve problems for us now ($1000 tax cut for middle class per year right in your pocket to help pay for food, gas, whatever you need); she offers pandering (it polled well and the Republican was doing it). He has experts (economists) coming out saying he is right; she says she doesn't listen to 'experts' (either does Bush). He offers a real choice from McCain; she is campaigning like him, voted like him on the war and offering his same gas tax policy. How would anyone feel like they are having a real choice? A joint ticket only helps the Republicans because her presence neutralizes all the differences that Obama is offering America. It is not possible to turn the page with someone who is still writing in the old book. Plus, with a look at how she has conducted her campaign and the integrity that she has shown, Obama would have to guard his safety if she were VP.

-Lou, another person inspired by Barack Obama to get involved. Visit my fundraising page to see my son and I at our first politcal rally: Link

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By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

Amen!

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By Dale (Man-in-the-Kitchen) in Idaho May 9th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

Agreed. Also, HRC could (probably would) be a huge loose cannon. Imagine the things she might say that Barack would have to clarify!

So far, she has shown no capacity toward party unity nor for party loyalty. How can we trust her to bring either? Besides, how do we know she would not try to torpedo our nominee to better her own chances of running again in 2012?

And....think about all of the baggage she brings that would allow the Repugs to launch negative attacks against the Dem. ticket. She's just WAY TOO RISKY to have on the ticket.

Besides that, no one here likes or trusts her.

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By BetGR - ENOUGH!!!!! May 9th 2008 at 7:36 am EDT

Rachel Maddow is terrific! What if she were to be Press Secretary for President Obama. She is clear, honest, tells the truth, has a keen analytical mind, she is insightful, she can see through people's "stuff" and she is one very smart woman! I know it's early but she would be so great after Perino.

AND CLINTON CANNOT BE THE VP. NO WAY! SHE AND BILL WOULD BE POISON TO OBAMA.

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By Gloria in L.A. May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

AA aren't going anywhere with the Clintons. You are confused. We don't support racist behavior, at all. It's evident 92%. Bloggers who think that AA's would follow lock step with that plan, think again. They know that at hdqtrs.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

Progressives to, you know, the Moveon.org activist set that's great at GOTV?!

Yeah, me.

We don't support it doubly.

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By Hope in Michigan May 9th 2008 at 8:37 am EDT

Rachel Maddow as Press Secretary! I love that! Obama '08

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By Leftie Too May 9th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

I see confusion here? Didn't she think McCain would make a better President than our Barack?

I think she would be better off being asked to join his Rethug ticket.

Certainly NOT Barack's. There are too many great choices he himself will make...

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By Taube May 9th 2008 at 2:08 am EDT

Obama needs to make a speech about judicial nominations to counter McCain's on Tuesday.
No better way to mobilize women supporters of Mrs. Clinton than this topic.

Voters > 65, her other core, are 17% of the electorate. and vote. But, voters <45 are now the majority, which is why higher voter particpation is so key to this campaign.

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By Tom May 9th 2008 at 2:24 am EDT

The problem with a BO/HRC ticket is that all those republicans and independents (independents like me) will not vote for that ticket. It negates all the gains that he has made with those voters. Those are the voters that have gotten him the popular vote and the most pledged delegates. I'm hoping that the thought is just the MSM blowing smoke out their butt and that when and if the though crosses HQ's mind they collectively retch. I'd have a hard time voting for that ticket myself and I think Obama is the best politician to come along in decades.

Tom...

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By Michele May 9th 2008 at 4:48 am EDT

What is your source for this statement?

"Barack Obama said he has yet to talk to the Clinton camp about a unity ticket"

Link, please?

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By ApostasyUSA May 9th 2008 at 1:36 pm EDT

Barack Obama, Dateline interview, MSNBC, 5/8/08

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By scozad May 9th 2008 at 9:32 am EDT

No we SHOULD NOT offer VP to HRC. They have a "body count" that is follwing them. Although no one has ever been able to PROVE they were involved. There is enough circumstantial eveidence to think it so. I strongly feel that if HRC was VP she and Bill would be ploting how to knock off Obama so she could then become President. Us all knowing how bad she feels she has the god given right to it I don't think it's such a conspiracy theory to think Hill and Bill wouldn't plot such a thing... In fact I think she she be voted out of office entirely. She and Bill have TOO MUCH corruptiong surrounding them. Isn't that what Obama is trying to put an end to? End the corruption in Washington?

Read about the Clintons:
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http://prorev.com/legacy.htm

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By Erin *YES WE CAN!* from KS May 9th 2008 at 11:15 am EDT

I am all about UNITY and UNIFYING this country, but Hillary Clinton on any ticket is an immediate FIGHT, and is not all inclusive.

We have the chance here to bring in Independents and Republicans and you know....HRC is VERY polarizing...she scares me!

Seriously, she's very self serving and after reading a lot about her over the years, I give her the credit for being smart, but being smart and vindictive is a dangerous combination.

I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but I really have problems with her rise to fame...I don't really attribute this to the fact Bill was our President as much as I do with how transparent she was in her move to New York and then running for Moynihan's seat.

Hillary has tried very hard to make sure everyone in the Democratic Party knows that she's the BOSS and when they don't agree with her, their toast!

Seriously, this is not what I want out of our First Woman President or First Woman Vice President. I couldn't fathom the idea that Barack would even consider giving her the VP spot after all she's said about him and his supporters.

As my dad would put it "Hillary you've made your bed, now sleep in it!" If Hillary was about unifying this party and this country she wouldn't continue turning women, less fortunate citizens, and older democrats against this movement.

I have yet to hear her say a positive thing about this movement...when is she going to get it?

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By Lou May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

When is Barack going to West Virginia?

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By Taube May 9th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

It was good that he went to the Hill today, met with the Blue Dog coalition, the biggest group of uncommitted super-delegates.

He is supposed to go to Oregon on Friday, and be in West Virginia on Monday.

Neither Gore or Kerry won W VA. Wolfson said today Clintons expect to win by 15%. Sen Rockefeller and one Rep already endorsed Obama. I wonder if Sen Robert Byrd will emerge before Tuesday and endorse.

Obama has to try to keep it below 15%, but no one ever expected him to come close in W VA. Tough state -

I am also hoping he will soon make a good speech on judicial appointments to counter what McCain said on Tuesday.

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By Martha May 9th 2008 at 9:02 am EDT

YES, he must go! Remember the tortoise and the hare? He must go to a few towns and speak to the people! Go Mr. Obama to West Virginia, you know how HRC can twist things around.

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By Peter from Great Neck, NY May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

In addition, I think the talk of Obama picking a Clinton supporter as a running-mate is ridiculous. It would water down the basis for his presidency--CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN! I also wondered whether his running mate should have to have been or voted against the Iraq war but I feel that as long as they've come to terms with their mistake, it doesn't matter. Anyway, obviously, it's up to Barack and he will make the right decision, but I personally have a list of four in order of preference--Governor Bill Richardson (NM), Congressman Robert Wexler (Florida), Senator Claire McCaskill (Missouri), and Chris Dodd (CT).

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By Niki May 9th 2008 at 2:35 am EDT

As folks call WV or visit the area getting out the vote- I wanted to offer a little narrative from having lived there 5 years, graduating from WVU. This is a very diverse area highly populated in the college areas with students from Jordan, and many middle eastern countries. As well, there are many areas that are very secluded, rural, full of folks who protect their privacy, adamantly. As a student in social work at the time, I can attest to that as a true cultural distinction, and in no way want anyone to feel I am stereotyping or putting down the culture. It speaks to the pride of the state. It is also, obviously a coal miner's state, with a history where many families have seen their loved ones give their lives trying to make a living. I only add this narrative, because I think it always helps to try to understand the perspective of folks we're talking to, and to handle every cultural difference with great respect. It is a beautiful state... and honestly, I'm not sure why Clinton would do so well there, actually, given so much diversity and that truly the folks I knew and grew to love in that area were down to earth, honest, hard working people. This to me should be Obama land, as my friends and neighbors there really appreciated truth, integrity, and most certainly understand sacrifice. I feel they would see through any pandering or political gaming. Just my 2 cents- with great admiration for a state I still carry in my heart, a people I still admire for such conviction to family, hard work, and truth.

Thanks for listening- and thanks for all who are working hard in WV and Kentucky to help bring a more unified country spreading Obama's vision!!

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By Taube May 9th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

Thanks so much Niki - that is beautiful.

Clinton has name recognition, and she has done so well in neighboring states; counties with similar demographics, that there is this expectation. Plus, Bill won WVA twice, but neither Gore or Kerry could win WVA.

I hope Senator Byrd says something. Rockefeller has already been doing a lot for Obama.

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By Zach Ritter (Austin, TX) May 9th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

Woot another one!

Hello everybody!

I'm a 17 year old student for Barack Obama!

I just set up my first fund-raising page yesterday so if you want to learn more about me or my page, please visit!

Yes We Can!

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By Debbie for Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

Welcome Zach!!

Glad you are on our team!

Now let's bring it home for Barack!

Keep up the good work!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:34 am EDT

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Clinton Rejects Latest Michigan Delegate Plan | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

Clinton Rejects Latest Michigan Delegate Plan

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday rejected a compromise plan to seat Michigan's delegates to the national convention that would give 69 delegates to Clinton and 59 to Barack Obama.

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By Julian “Who believes that Barack will bring about positive change.” May 9th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

hmmmmm... what else do she wants?

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By Julian “Who believes that Barack will bring about positive change.” May 9th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

hmmmm.. what else does she wants.

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By Michele May 9th 2008 at 5:00 am EDT

75/53

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:10 am EDT

If she had her way 128-0 would be ideal.

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

Wow, Zach! I must say that I am impressed at your 1st's over your last two days on the blog!

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By Zach Ritter (Austin, TX) May 9th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

Thank you. It's been really lucky for me. I was just reading one of the articles in the new TIME about Barack when I had the urge to refresh the blogs.

What a thrill!

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

Time to celebrate!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

Obama's Game Changing

Barack Obama has refused to play by the old political rules. He's about to be rewarded for it

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By Julian “Who believes that Barack will bring about positive change.” May 9th 2008 at 2:22 am EDT

Maya & Desmond are sooo cute!

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

thank you! my little pals.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

ditto. And this is coming from a veteran ;o)

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

Pocket change for real CHANGE!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

The AP reports that Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) has endorsed Barack Obama for President. Larsen, a four-term Democrat who represents Everett, Bellingham and other areas north of Seattle.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 264. Senator Obama is 167 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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TOTAL remain Delegates

may 13 West Virginia 28

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15
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TOTAL 217 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

John Edwards 19
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TOTAL 236

TOTAL Super Delegates - 796

Obama - 264 - Clinton - 276 = 540
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TOTAL - 256 - Super Delegates remain

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TOTAL - 492 - pledged plus Super delegates plus John Edwards pledged delegates remain ....

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Senator Obama is now 167 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Jamal - It's not Mr. Obama, It's President Obama! May 9th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Wolf Blitzer interviews Barack Obama
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Tom Hanks endorses Barack Obama
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Great interview with Barack with Dan Rather
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Barack sings Animation
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3 on 3 Basketball Indiana/News report
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Barack on Real Sports
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By Patty in Colorado May 9th 2008 at 4:44 am EDT

The Obama Family is number one !

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By Kathleen from Quincy, MA May 9th 2008 at 11:36 pm EDT

As an American first, Democrat second, Obama contributor/supporter third, I would be willing to dig into my not so deep pockets for the practical matter of unifying this party and defeating John McSame in the fall (as long as I was told upfront that was what the money was for).

This has been a tough hard fought campaign, by both parties, and we need to bring this party together to have any chance of winning the White House, Congress, and the down ticket ballots. We need to be able to do all of these things in order to make any progress on the war, health care, social security, jobs, environmental changes, etc. Please, take a step back, cool down and keep in mind the bigger picture here.

KATHY IN BOSTON,
Obama 08

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By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) May 9th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

Obama all the way!!!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Obama plans to declare victory May 20

"On May 20 we're going to declare victory," said an Obama senior advisor who asked that his name be withheld to speak candidly, adding that after those contests they will be "the ones with the most pledged delegates and the most popular votes."

While the nature of that declaration of victory is "still developing," in the advisor's words, the Obama campaign contends that the winner of a majority of pledged delegates should be the party nominee.

"Senator Obama, our campaign and our supporters believe pledged delegates is the most legitimate metric for determining how this race has unfolded," wrote Obama campaign manager David Plouffe Wednesday in a memo to superdelegates. "It is simply the ratification of the DNC rules - your rules - which we built this campaign and our strategy around."

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By Jacques May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

i'm so excited for that day to come, but we still have to be busy with our eyes toward the larger prize!!!

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By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 9th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

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By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 9th 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

Yikes! I saw 0 comments and by the time I got on, I wasd way down here! Oh well...

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Re: GREAT EVENTS! | Report to Admin

By Srepen May 9th 2008 at 6:34 am EDT

Yes we can

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WHOOOOO! | Report to Admin

By Yokozuna May 9th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

1st for Obama

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By PTC GA Mom May 9th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

Welcome to ObamaLand!

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By JT May 9th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

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Printable Obama Signs | Report to Admin

By Dan May 9th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

I've put together some ready-to-print 8½ by 11 inch signs made for the upcoming contests. Print them out and tape them up in the windows of your house, tape some up in your car, give them to other supporters or use them as signs! Email your friends and family asking them to do the same!

West Virginia for Obama [ Link ]
Kentucky for Obama [ Link ]
Oregon for Obama [ Link ]

Obama '08 [ Link ]

I also have a growing collection of other signs, wallpapers, etc. at obamamedia.wordpress.com [ Link ]

If you like the work I'm doing please consider helping Barack by making a donation and help me reach my personal fundraising goal (all donations go directly to the campaign) [ Link ]

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By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Dan I saw calls for White Working Class/Blue Collar Voters for Obama. Do you have these?

From tomorrow's NY Times editorial | Report to Admin

By Donna Hussein May 9th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

Both candidates have been vowing in the last two days to unite the party, and Mr. Obama could do more to rein in his anonymous campaign aides and other supporters who spend their days trashing Mrs. Clinton.

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By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

The Clintons always accuse someone of something just before they do it themselves. That way it looks like they are responding in kind rather instigating.

Vote Obama in '08

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By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. May 9th 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

Hre's the Link

And let's not forget that they endorsed her.

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By Jacques May 9th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

that is quite an editorial!!

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By MTT May 9th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

Yes it is...but why would they say that it is a mistake for her to continue and then in the final line say "if she hopes to win the nomination"(or something similar)? I am so tired of the press being too chicken to call this race over - they always leave some suggestion that she can still win and this just eggs on her deluded supporters.

Re: From tomorrow's NY Times editorial | Report to Admin

By Michele May 9th 2008 at 5:13 am EDT

It sure is. Though her behavior is typical HRC, why would they ever think she would change now?

OBAMA '08

Re: From tomorrow's NY Times editorial | Report to Admin

By Kestrel May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Not to speak for Donna, but I think she's referencing this statement from the editorial to show that some Obama supporters, whether on this blog, other blogs, out in public, wherever, sometimes take it too far in their attacks on Hillary Clinton (and John McCain). I probably have been guilty myself and will try to do better.

Yes, it's free speech on this blog, but comments that are incendiary are not helpful to the Obama campaign and prevent us from trying to unite this party and country. Extreme and inflammatory opinions are probably expressed disproportionately to the less vocal but more moderate views that really held by the majority. It's easy to sprout off comments behind the semi-anonymous shield of the internet. But before posting, ask yourself if the comments are respectful enough to share with a neighbor face to face who is supporting a different candidate.

The goal is a dialgoue, not school-yard taunts and whines. Occasionally some of us are going to break down but let's pick ourselves and each other up and try to set a better example. If you really need to vent and it's going to be offensive, consider resticting it to the walls of your own home. Or email your Obama friends privately.

By the way, here's the link to the full editorial.
Link

Re: From tomorrow's NY Times editorial | Report to Admin

By OBX artist May 9th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

I agree that there have sometimes been rather vicious remarks regarding HRC on these blogs. But people came to Obama because his call for change resonated with them at their core. There are strong emotional connections at work here and sometimes we go too far. We should take care not to engage in vile character assassination just to be hurtful or to try be entertaining.

That being said, I have no problem with valid criticism. Since we won NC, and nearly won IN, many bloggers have suddenly gone all butterflies and unicorns while others are screaming like rabid dogs about HRC as VP and the paying of HRC's campaign debt. Reality, I think, is somewhere in the middle.

HRC has lied in public. She's totally mismanaged her campaign. She and her campaign have engged in highly questionable strategies, comments and actions. She does exhibit a certain amoral quality. There's nothing wrong with continuing to point these things out. She's still running for President.

HRC does not make sense as VP from any vantage point. I trust Barack to make the right decision here. From what I read on these posts and elsewhere, it is not legal for our donations to be used to pay HRC's campaign debts.

We need to try to defeat HRC in the remaining contests. There is no better way to show her lack of viability as a potential nominee than to beat her again and again from now until June 3. We need to keep the pressure on.

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident May 9th 2008 at 4:11 am EDT

I loved your post! Butterflies and unicorns v. rabid posts about a potential HRC as VP candidacy and potentialy paying off her campaign debt....

Yes, the truth is somewhere in the middle--but for my two cents more toward the concern that the woman 'isn't dead yet' and keeps insisting that 'it's only a flesh wound'.

I love that NYT editorial. It's definitely a warning shot across HRC and WC's bows. I am really pleased that they called her on her comments yesterday about race baiting.

She is only hurting her long-term political future to carry on in such a divisive way.

I really think the supers need to intervene and take her off life support if she does one more thing like yesterday.

Obama Rocks | Report to Admin

By Adrianne May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

Great Day for Obama! Good night my O-Peeps!

Long Road | Report to Admin

By Robert from Park City, UT May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

It’s been a long road son,
And it won’t be stopping soon
Been in Boston ‘n down to Baton Rouge,
Seen some cars broke on the side the road
But me an’ this caravan we jes’ fix it up an’ go,
Crossed the land with a bent rim an’ a squeaky wheel,
Found myself in the rusted belt of the land of steel.
Talked to farmers, talked t’ city folk,
Don’t we both know the pains just days from bein’ broke.
Tore my bootstrap off,
Picked my self up too many times,
New workin’ boots ‘d be just fine.
but I'm the wanderin’ kind.
So I’ll use ma walking shoes,
n’ keep walking down the line.
I talked to demicans n’ republocrats,
‘n I know we ain’t the same,
But if there’s a thing that we all want:
it’s change.

Don't get too red in the faces.... | Report to Admin

By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

I sent an email to Sam Graham-Felsen asking for clarity on the law and campaign contributions. He'll come through. Never fear.No one is paying Hillary's poor vendors.

I'm off the bed, setting TWO alarms, and before I go, I am honor-bound to ask that you remind the World or at least everyone in your world to VOTE with the REBATE. Link

Also, what with summer coming and all, remember your sunscreen. Ears, too. If you apply it the night before, or several hours before, you are exposed to the sun, it soaks into the sensitive deep layers of skin that burn. Just the outer layer is not always enough.

Chrystal in Dallas, fighting melanoma in Obama supporters everywhere.

Re: Don't get too red in the faces.... | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

PAYING OFF HRD'S DEBT WOULD BE LIKE GIVING HER CAMPAIGN A HUGE DONATION - THERE IS A LIMIT - $2300 - NO MORE - SO IT IS ILLEGAL.

OBAMA CAN HELP HER TO RAISE THE 4, BY SENDING APPEALS AND SIGNING THEM. THAT IS ALL

Re: Don't get too red in the faces.... | Report to Admin

By Dave May 9th 2008 at 1:29 am EDT

Hillary has 110M$, SHE SHOULD PAY these vendors. Look, she INVESTED 12M$ in her campaign. She has not gotten a return on her own investment. That is HER LOSS.

She should pay the $11M of her money she lost. SHE SHOULD PAY the $10M owed to Mark Penn or stiff him, don't pay him I don't care.

The vendors should get paid but they should be paid by HER. SHE made the commitment to them that if they set up these events for her they would get paid. SHE has to keep up on that.

She has 110M$, let her pay the 20M debt. She has to learn her lesson.

If she thinks we will pay she will just rack up more debt.

Re: Don't get too red in the faces.... | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

Lace posted above a VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE about this. She posted it twice and used purple letters saying READ (I think).

Spanish Page Error-Please Fix | Report to Admin

By Jose from Miami, FL May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

When you go to the page in Spanish, there is no way to toggle back to the English page. The button "EN ESPAÑOL" should read "IN ENGLISH" and take you back to the English view. BTW, I just checked Hillary's page, they have it right.

Re: Spanish Page Error-Please Fix | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

PLEASE CREATE PROFILE

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

Great catch!

I emailed HQ to have it fixed.

Thanks so much for the constructive criticism. I speak ok Spanish and have posted some stuff over there but never noticed it.

Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

HRC HAS A 30 POINT LEAD IN WEST VA - THAT IS TOO BIG - AND IT WILL BE EMBARRASSING - SO PLEASE CALL TO HELP NARROW THE GAP. THIS IS NOT OVER YET. THE FAT LADY HAS NOT SUNG.

STAY FOCUSED AND BRING IT HOME.

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Musicians4Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

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PLEASE ADD YOUR VOICE & SPREAD THE WORD!!!!
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Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 9th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

Calls will work. People are willing to switch. Her support is very weak. If we call we can get much closer. This will help end the race. Call all weekend.

Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

it's really hard for me to make calls b/c my kids get totally crazy when i'm on the phone. i'm definitely going to try this weekend, though!

Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Oh, man! You're not kidding! As soon as I get on the phone, the kids fight and the dogs start barking! So glad to hear that I'm not the only one encountering this phenomenon.

Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By Flowers4Change May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Don't forget OR has a mail in ballot and they are voting now!

Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By Babysqueezer May 9th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

If the people of West Virgia are watching the news, there is a chance that they know that Hillary can't really win. Now is a great opportunity to call people and ask them to join our campaign. I believe that everybody wants to chear for the winning team.

Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By Ed in Austin May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

It's West Virginia. She'll win it big and no one cares.

Re: Please call West VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By Lou May 9th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

When is Barack going to West Virginia?

Attention Clinton supporters and/or undecideds | Report to Admin

By Michelle B May 9th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

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By V-Day May 9th 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

I need a joke tonight! Got any?

Re: Attention Clinton supporters and/or undecideds | Report to Admin

By Joy IA May 9th 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

This isn't a joke but it's darned funny!

Link

If you remember, King Arthur (Graham Chapman) is passing through a forest when he is confronted by the Black Knight (John Cleese). After observing The Black Knight destroy one of his own knights, Arthur tells him, "You fight with the strength of many men, Sir Knight... You have proved yourself worthy. Will you join me?" The Black Knight refuses to join him, and refuses to let the King pass. "I move for no man," he intones. The two then go at it mano a mano, as our current president would say. King Arthur first cuts one of the Black Knight's arms off with his sword, then another. He then cuts off his leg. Bleeding from three stumps, hopping around on one foot, the Black Knight magnanimously announces, "All right, we'll call it a draw."
-----
"Tis but a scratch;
A scratch, your arm's off!
No it isn't."

ROFLMFAO

Re: Attention Clinton supporters and/or undecideds | Report to Admin

By V-Day May 9th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Monty Python! Can't go wrong! Thxs! ;)

Re: Attention Clinton supporters and/or undecideds | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

Sorry for not posting that at the top for you Michelle...

I had a bit of business to take care of, though...

Re: Attention Clinton supporters and/or undecideds | Report to Admin

By Jacques May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

very helpful. thank you, Michelle.

yes, we can.

Tornado moving fast , be careful | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

Richmond Virginia Area is under a tornado watch, So I am up Watching out. I have my two elderly parents to look out for. So you guys pray for us.

love!

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

Barbara, i am here with you in Fairfax county, have a2 yr old, keeping watch..dont worry all will be fine.

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

I watch in our area is over, was till 12.30....but many areas have it till 12.45 ...and hopefully all will be good...though we all will face heavy rain,
pls get yourself a torch and keep it with you Barbara and also some water to drink..incase there is power breakdown.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

Radar map:
Link
(in case anyone needs it)

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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

hey all!

i'm in silver spring, md and the street in front of my house has become a river. i can't sleep with all the loud thunder and rain pouring!

glad i came here to see what was going on. thanks for the radar, lace!

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

same here Bindu, and just to mention, thats also my mothers name,
i am here in reston/herndon area....just watch any tv channels and they update u on the latest on the storm,..just asking us all to watch out for flash floods and power shutdown.

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By bindu who can finally wake up from this 8 year long nightmare! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! May 9th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

seems like it's really bad in VA! hope all of you are doing well! stay safe!

Re: Tornado moving fast , be careful | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Lace, you have O-mail

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By Debra in Aptos CA May 9th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

Lace, thanks for always being there with the information we need! You Ba-Rock! =D You are so young to be an "elder"!

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

You are a smart young lady , Lace,
Will do very well in life!
God Bless!,
Taruna

Re: Tornado moving fast , be careful | Report to Admin

By SK in Atlanta May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

Praying we are!

Take Care you must!

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

Thank You SK.

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By Donna Henderson,NV May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

Yes, You and your Parents are under the blood of the lamb Barbara,as you dwell in the secret place of the most high may you abide in the shadow of the almighty. Ps.91:1

Amen

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

ok lot of rain coming down, lots of thunder and lighting.

I'm in Beaverdam Virginia, just 20miles north of Richmond,off highway 95. Near Kings Dominion.

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

What county are you in?

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Hanover County

Re: Tornado moving fast , be careful | Report to Admin

By Day Lily "Virginia Mom" May 9th 2008 at 7:31 am EDT

Im in Caroline County, Va. and it has stopped raining. It was really bad last night though. I expect it to rain all day.

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By Dr.Taruna May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Fresh Warning issued till 1.30am for Prince George's county.Pls be safe.Get to your basements till 20 mins after the warning time is over..and keep a candle and/torch and water.

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 9th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

...everyone who is on Tornado watch please be safe we need you, take your laptop, family, pets etc and head to the basement.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

I am praying for your family hon! I believe God will keep them safe..

Re: Tornado moving fast , be careful | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Don't worry, God will watch over the region.

Hello, Hello! | Report to Admin

By Donna Henderson,NV May 9th 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

Ahh finally room to s-t-r-e-t-c-h- o-u-t
Whtats up everybody?

Re: Hillary is mad | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Sure we have room for everyone here on the Obama blogs! We are open minded folks from every walk of life... We love everyone even Hillary supporters.

Re: Hillary is mad | Report to Admin

By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

Bill, go ahead and switch sides.

The ladies at this campaign are MUCH prettier than the one you've been hangin' at anyway.

;-)

To all Hillary supporters and undecideds... | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

(Reposting)

Well I thank you for your opinion. I would like to tell you mine now if you will listen. I am a white married 21 yrs female age 39 and mother of two ages 21 and 16. I differ from you as I have been an independant.
I support Obama not based on race religion or gender but because he relates to me in a way no other canidate has in my adult lifetime. I have normally done the vote for the lesser of the evils canidate and now gladly have the chance to actually vote FOR a canidate. As much as I liked Gore and Kerry even they did not have the impact Obama has in regards to my vote.
I have worked outside the home and also currently a housewife so I have seen it from all sides. I have strong democrat and republican family members and even some racist relatives.
This election isnt so much for me as it is my children and their future. I am uneducated (GED) and we live on a 30k a year income with no security (contract work) which includes no health care as well. We had all this at one time and life was grand as we felt we were going to make it but that all ended in the 90s and has steadily gotten worse. It started after the false promises of Bill Clinton and all the while Hillary supported him every step of the way. McCain is just the same as Bush on way to many policys to count.
I am sorry that you feel that strongly against Obama but in many ways Obama and Clinton have many same policy views just different ways to go about them.
Finally I would like to say that sexsism and racisim is only there if you see it when you look in the mirror. Everything in life starts with one being you and from there its simply step after step to change whatever may be ahead of you in the future..

God Bless You!

Re: To all Hillary supporters and undecideds... | Report to Admin

By Germany loves Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

April, I love your new name and it gave me a good laugh as my 8 ball is still sitting here on the desk after using it for predictions on Tuesday!!

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Hugs Suzy- I posted on the last thread the latest magic 8 ball question.. Will repost that here as well..

Magic 8 ball question..

Will Obama ask Hillary to be his Vice President?

Answer-- Outlook not so good.

there ya have it thee latest magic 8 ball question..

Re: To all Hillary supporters and undecideds... | Report to Admin

By Germany loves Obama May 9th 2008 at 2:07 am EDT

I too asked the same question:

Don't count on it!!

Since two "official" 8 balls agree--it must be so!!

Good as any poll I have seen!!

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 6:02 am EDT

Count me in: HIGHLY DOUBTFUL

today | Report to Admin

By sheilasnewyork May 9th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

I am outraged that Hillary said that hard working WHITE Americans will only vote for her

I'M WHITE
I'M OVER 60
I'M A NEW YORKER

I voted for Barack in the New York primary
and will vote for him in November

Did anyone notice how Bill and Hillary's southern accent has emerged over the past couple of weeks of campaigning (in a pick-up truck!)

Bill was restricted to small rural white towns

They need to put that race card back in the deck!

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

has anyone noticed how big and red bill's nose is? heavy drinker?

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By JFyfe May 9th 2008 at 4:57 am EDT

It is not his nose it is his whole face. He obviously has high blood pressure but it is a stretch to accuse him of drinking (though who could blame him lol) Remember he had a major heart operation several years ago. I agree he didnt look good on Tue. night, but you cannot drink to excess and do the campaigning he is doing at his age.

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By JFyfe May 9th 2008 at 5:04 am EDT

It is not his nose it is his whole face. He obviously has high blood pressure but it is a stretch to accuse him of drinking (though who could blame him lol) Remember he had a major heart operation several years ago. I agree he didnt look good on Tue. night, but you cannot drink to excess and do the campaigning he is doing at his age.

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By Michele May 9th 2008 at 5:23 am EDT

I read somewhere that he got a sunburn riding around in those pickups.

In fact, that's pretty much ALL he got out for campaigning for HRC in North Carolina.

OBAMA '08

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

I work, I'm white, I'm American, and I'm a woman. And I've been with Obama since last September. Oh, and I still am! Don't take me for granted, or discount me either.

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By sheilasnewyork May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

My son is a bartender in New York and Bill had about 100 people (little fundraiser??) in the restaurant.

When I saw Bill on stage with Hillary in Indianna...I said to my son, "Look how red his face is!"

My son said "He's drunk!" He said he served Bill FOUR Grey Goose (vodka) and tonic in less than a 1/2 hour!!!!!

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By Phil from Canada May 9th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

She said, "I have a much broader base to build a winning coalition on, that found how Sen. Obama's support among working, hard-working Americans, white Americans, is weakening again, and how whites in both states who had not completed college were supporting me."

When I heard the MP3, my first read was that working, hard-working Americans are... white. That's just, well, not a nice thing to say.

I've vowed to be nice to Hillary -- but this is not helpful to her, to Obama, or to the Democratic Party. She wants to keep running? Fine, but she needs to watch what she says. You can be share if Obama had said that (with a couple of different adjectives) it would have been headline news for a week.

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By Jeanne, "who volunteers at the pleasure of the President" in Eugene, Oregon May 9th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

Well, there's absolutely no weakening of his support with this "working, hard-working American, white American". How ridiculous...putting people in boxes!

Give me a break, please...

J.

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By Erin *YES WE CAN!* from KS May 9th 2008 at 12:03 pm EDT

My friends husband used the N word, much to his wifes dismay, but it was always part of his vocabulary and he was a self proclaimed racist.

Not just against blacks, but anyone that was not just like him, a southern redneck!

Many occasions his wife would yell at him that she didn't approve of his vulgarity and that in no way shape or form did she want their daughter to grow up with this kind of attitude towards others.

I was always glad that he wasn't registered to vote. He always had a lot to say about what went on in the country, but he never followed politics.

A few years back he got involved in Head Start and started attending political events in Topeka and he did so because he's illiterate and thought he should speak up.

He challenged Governor Graves to start thinking about the kids in Kansas and showing how he cared with more funds and help for teachers, especially for Special Education.

I've always been politically active, and I often bombard their house with my views.

One day he said to me...tell me more about this black man running for President. We all three ended up having a 3 hour long conversation from everything from appropriations, health care, education, FCC and the media, and how campaign finances and lobbyists control our politicians.

After that night I noticed that this man and his wife started watching caucus results and all the candidates speeches and paying close attention to who ran what commercials on what channel and on the next visit he asked me how to register to vote and did so the next day.

He also vowed to never use the N word again and to this day I've never heard him say a derogatory thing against another race :)

His wife caucused for Barack, and now anytime he talks to folks, he tells them "this will be the first time I vote and I'm voting for a black man!"

He doesn't say this to be derogatory, he uses this line to start a conversation with folks who have always known him as a racist.

I can't take credit for this transformation, he did this on his own after listening to the speeches given after the South Carolina primary.

If he can connect with Barack, I'm sure there are many more out there just like him.

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By Erin *YES WE CAN!* from KS May 9th 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT

I just read my previous blog post to the fella I wrote about, I am at their home and he left with tears in his eyes...just a little dust or something I guess.

The fact is, there are many men and women in this country that are being moved by this campaign and it's truthfulness.

This southern redneck came to realize after listening to Barack speak on many occasions that the plight of a black man in Chicago who was raised by a single mom, or an Asian in California that's not getting the education she needs, or a steel mill worker in Pennsylvania that's job was sent overseas, is also his plight!

I've talked to many people right here in Kansas about voting against their own interest and I hope that I can lead another to the truth. It's up to all of us to be the messengers for this campaign. We must share our stories, even if it's painful, there is always someone out there with similar life paths.

Please take time to write your congressman/woman and let them know, Americans are looking for a new direction, we are organizing in great numbers and that they either start to help us, THE PEOPLE, or we're going to vote them out of office.

Please take time to write your local newspaper editors and share your views on the direction this country should be taking. An agenda that is FOR THE PEOPLE, and not for corporations that rob us of our dignity and self worth.

Please take time to get involved in local events and show pride in your country by not just talking about helping others, but by doing it. Action speaks louder then words!

Please take time to READ to your children, learn about your school system and who is in charge, and if you disagree with something, attend the next PTA Meeting and voice your opinion.

Please take time to SHARE with your friends and neighbors, because they of all people know you and know what you've been through, and they of all people will listen to you, even if they don't agree, plant the seed.

Remember what Barack says "I am my brother's keeper and I am my sisters keeper!"

United we STAND, divided we FALL!

We must come together as a nation, it's imperative for future generations. All for one and one for all!

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By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

you mean the accent RE-emerged. Didn't you hear it in TX?

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

If you check my Profile and my financial contributions record , you will see that I am such an ardent supporter, I get accused of being a friggen cult worshipper. I say that so you will understand very clearly what I am about to say and take it very seriousy.

The little rumor out there suggesting that you are going to take the money I gave you and pay off Hillary so she will exit the race faster ? Uh.....No you will not. I join hundreds of thousands of others in saying I will not drop another single dollar if you allow your senior staff to do this. Not a single dollar !

Out of respect , I am not going to use profanity , but every word you can think of was screamed out of my mouth when I read the story that your staff is looking for ways to pay off Ms $109.00 Million Dollars. Not only is it unethical, it's not your characture and if you do it anyway, it will be used against you in November.

I can see the Republicans now saying , "He had to pay Hillary Clinton to drop out. We'll Mc Cain or the White House is not for sale". Mr. Obama , don't you dare fall for this gimmick. You point out gimmicks to us, you need to see that this is a gimmick , a set up and a trap . Don't do it.

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it May 9th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

HEY FREEDOM,

HOW YA BEEN!!!! LONG TIME GIRL!!!!

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 May 9th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

Hi,

I've been on Daily Kos most of the time. I'm so ( GRRRRRRRRR ) right now.

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By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

Obama can't take money from his campaign and pay someone else. Its illegal i think!

Don't believe the crap from the MSM what ever you do. It won't happen, believe me. Her debt is not our problem.

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

It better be just a rumor because it's got a whole lot of people fuming tonight.

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By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

Don't worry it won't happen! Obama needs the money for the General Election anyways!!

Don't worry!!

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

I'm so upset, I want him to issue a statement. Like , that's how mad I am . I want to be very sure he wont let his staff do this.

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By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

I hear ya! But this is just another Clinton tactic.

It's illegal for him to pay her debts. She should pay her own freaking bills, with all that money she has.

It's not OUR PROBLEM!!

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Exactly,

I'm sick of the pundits saying it and reporters hinting that they are thinking about it. This is the very Old Politics and Games he's talking about getting rid of . Hillary should be ashamed of herself for floating it out there in the first place.

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By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

Good news, this should put a smile on your face!!

Obama just picked up another superdelegate!! :)

A clinton switcher from NJ. :)

Link

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Jonathan, thanks for the news! It continues...drip, drip, drip.

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By Babysqueezer May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

This is a great way to start off the day!

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 5:05 am EDT

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama

by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger
Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM

Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

Link

DeFazio throws his support to Obama

Posted by Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian May 08, 2008 22:21PM

Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer to the presidential nomination.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 266.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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By Jenny from Vancouver WA May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Please read the urgent post near the top of this blog posting and be reassured that our $$ is not going to pay her debt.

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By FreedomOfSpeechForObama2008 May 9th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

Oh THANK GAWD ! I was totally freaking out here. Thank you. I'm cool now.

Thanks,

Dee Anna

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

Hugs freedom we still love ya..

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By Bringing the Government back to the People~ or "Curious in NC" May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

hey... that's my name...

but mine is spelled Deanna

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:21 am EDT

My wife's younger sister is DeAnna, how many different ways can we spell the same name? Ok, so it's just a difference of a capital letter between your spelling and hers.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

This has been refuted by HQ, read the top of this blog =) No fears, I feel the same way and felt comfortable throwing another donation Barack's way.

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Aint nobody paying off hrc bills for her but bill clinton. What does she take us for, some suckers. Aint gonna happen!!

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By JFyfe May 9th 2008 at 5:13 am EDT

Once again.....no matter how you slice and dice this, he could very well end up paying her debts. That is the truth. Dick Morris said this 4 to 6 weeks ago on Fox when he was stating that she had lost and how this would all play out. Maybe the money won't come from this site, but it will come from somewhere in the Dem. world, supported by BO, and be paid to her. Please dont be naive!!!! Some of us are still cynics and realists even though we support Barack.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:22 am EDT

Unless I see this directly from the Obama campaign, I'm going to treat it as nothing more than the media spewing the same filth that we've consistently seen this primary season. Not only is it illegal according to campaign finance rules, there's no reason and no comparitive history for Obama to pay her debts, especially when 12 million of them are personal loans. My thought, this is intended to disrupt the flow of donations into our campaign, nothing more. The media hasn't proven trustworthy to this point, why believe them now?

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:20 am EDT

Unless I see this directly from the Obama campaign, I'm going to treat it as nothing more than the media spewing the same filth that we've consistently seen this primary season. Not only is it illegal according to campaign finance rules, there's no reason and no comparitive history for Obama to pay her debts, especially when 12 million of them are personal loans. My thought, this is intended to disrupt the flow of donations into our campaign, nothing more. The media hasn't proven trustworthy to this point, why believe them now?

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By Sabrina ♥s her new President! May 9th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

The comments by Hillary Clinton saying how "Obama doesn't appeal to hardworking, hardworking white americans" is hitting the internet like a firestorm!!

Obama, PLEASE get on top of this. I know HQ reads these blogs...

So I think its a good idea to make a new tv ad, stating that unlike Clinton, you arent trying to court a specific racial group. You should state you are for you are for and will fight for EVERY american. White, black, hispanic, asian, arab, native american...etc.

Am i alone in this? Who is with me? I think its a good idea, and he should do an ad like this

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By Jason in Iowa May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

Let her self immolate.

Obama is giving her room to implode..

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

exactly.

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

Just enough rope...Obama doesn't need to do anything with this one.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Im a hard-working white American and he appeals to me enough to have donated over $600 to getting him into the White House.

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By Wendy Wilson May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

I'm a hard working, white, female, 34-year old and I support Barack Obama.

My father's wife is a hard working, white, female, mid-60s, that SWITCHED her support from Clinton to Obama about 2 months ago.

Even I'm offended at these comments from that woman.

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By sandra May 9th 2008 at 9:16 am EDT

I am so glad that you all responded to this. It is a shame that HRC is doing this to the country. She has colored all whites as ignorant,uneducated, hate-filled racist. I think her motives are far sinister than most people think. Because although I don't think all poor uneducated whites are racist there are a few and they may take some extreme measures to ensure HRC gets the nomination. I pray every night that that fool doesn't incite some crazed racist to do something heinous. Hillary is talking like the leader of the KKK right now and someone has to stop her. They can't keep giving her a pass calling it politics. This is the politics during Jim Crow. Her speech is dangerous and it may be too late to put the toothpaste back into the tube. I don't want to be negative because I know that we try to be positive here. But I am sensing something malevolent here. Let's not forget this woman backed Goldwater who was against civil rights, pro-choice and every other civil liberty afforded to america. She has just gone back to her roots. She scares me. She scared me in the nineties and she scares me now. I just pray for Obama because I know he will make the best POTUS.
Please don't get up set with me for writing this but I am truly afraid for him.
Obama '08

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 9th 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

I believe I speak for many when I say that the MSM is really working at keeping our country, in particularly our DEM party, racially divided. The exit polls are ridiculous, but the whole "black vote," "college vote", etc. is used to have groups attack one another.

Why can't votes just be votes?

I'm sure Barack Obama knew that some (NOT ALL) white working class men and women might have some qualms voting for him. I'm sure he understood that way before exit polling. However, when he first began running, Obama did not have the support of all AA. Nor does he have all of their support now. When I was canvassing in NC, the only HRC supporter that I came across was a middle aged black woman who identifued more with HRC as a woman.

Anyway, I pray that we will overcome all of this mess! Voters are voters and none are all the same.

Much love,
CeCe

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By Donna Henderson,NV May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

I agree and might I also add the MSM is in for a rude awakening as well as the Clintons.
Things are not always as they appear.
Never under estimate the american people.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

Hi CeCe, I was thinking along the same lines . . . and thinking about how so much of what the next six months need to be about is FAMILIARIZING people with who Barack Obama is. Lots & lots of people, for a variety of reasons, just haven't gotten to know the guy. And THAT seems like the key dynamic in this race - because once they get to know him, the chances that they'll actually vote for him go way up - seems like a pretty direct correlation - Familiarity = Support.

So that strikes me as one way to address what you're so rightly pointing to - the MSM's insatiable desire to slice-and-dice the electorate - which is EDUCATING as many people as we can reach, regardless of race & religion & region, about WHO Barack Obama is & what he stands for - giving some Substance to the Supposedly Empty Suit that so many people still evidently see - so that EveryBody - women & men, black & white & brown, urban & rural, working poor & middle professional class - starts to see him not as an African American candidate for POTUS but as an AMERICAN candidate embodying the best of American ideals. Familiarizing & Educating it seems are the keys. Anyway thanks for that! Well it's off to crash, long day mañana - good work in NC!!

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By Grandma 3 from Western IL May 9th 2008 at 8:51 am EDT

You are so very right! We are Americans for Obama and we do not need polls to tell us how to vote! I think it is terrible to be labeled like the MSM tries to do! Let' keep spreading the word! Yes WE Can!

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Okay guys. I am up to 91 different donors to my fundraising page. That is incredible, I'm thinking. I want to try to reach 100 by the morning. I will stay up all night if I have to, ranting and raving and spouting poetry and reggae lyrics and tirades against the Bush/Cheney mockery of an administration. Who will help me with my historic goal of 100 donors?
Thank you, bless you and you guys rock!

Your friend in O-land,

Joe Ruwe

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

Joe, my aunt will help you out in a short while:)

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Obamacrat, your family is amazing. Dick Cheney Haiku in honor of you sir:

DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND, THE NOBLE SCHOLAR AND PATRIOT, OBAMACRAT -

A wart on our nation
can't trust him and don't like him
I will haunt Dick's dreams.....

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Check your fundraiser Joe ... We hope that makes your night shorter ... but I'll stay up with you:)

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

Cheney is the human typo:)

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:44 am EDT

absolutely, truly, completely, utterly and thoroughly amazing and impressive! Heroic, even. thank you, thank you sir. I thank you and your family for their amazing work.
Forget about the human typo - we have the Obama movement!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

:) May I eat dinner now? I haven't eaten today, ROFL ... not kidding ... back in 30 minutes ...

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

that's a late dinner, senor.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

Cant find your FR page to donate, sorry.

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By ABear May 9th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Found it, Joe. Puts you up to 93 =) Have a good night!

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

Thank you!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Here is a link to Joe's Fundraiser:

Link

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

my bad!

Link

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

up to 93 donors......

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

up to 94 donors....

BARACK TO PAY HILLARY'S DEBTS????!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 9th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Hey I Heard a Horrible Rumor I'm Hoping My Friends Can Squelch Like a JuneBug Squishing Between Your Thumb & Index Finger! POP!!!

I Heard the Obama Campaign Is Going To Pay Hillary Clinton's Debts!!!!

IS THAT TRUE????

LACE??? OBAMACRAT??? ANYBODY????

I mean, I Know575 Separate Postings in the Last 14 Hours Have Provided Substantive Evidence Demonstrating The Falsity of This Claim, But Despite this Avalanche of Incontrovertible Evidence I'm Still Wondering - IS THIS TRUE????

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By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

LOL.

No, I don't think it's true. I saw a post earlier saying it's not legal ;-)

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

Funny you should mention Lace and Obamacrat; we're both on it!! ;o)

READ THIS

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

Re: BARACK TO PAY HILLARY'S DEBTS????!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Veritas May 9th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

May I add?

/sarcasm

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By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

See Lace's post near top... No way… It is illegal. The Obama Nation would be too pi$$ed off!

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By Jenny from Vancouver WA May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Michael, your post is made of "awesome". :-)

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By Phil from Canada May 9th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

Hi Michael! :)

A far better idea would be to divert the national revenue for one month from the GAS TAX to pay off Hillary's campaign debt. Any amount left over can be written over to MARK PENN as a severence package, since clearly he was overpaid.

Now, not to be snarky to HRC supporters, but c'mon, aren't there ANY HRC supporters out there that think that their donations went towards 10 million+ of Mark Penn bills?

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By jenmca May 9th 2008 at 5:35 am EDT

I hereby promise to give Hillary the entire amount of money I save once she grows wings, flies over the frozen lakes of hell, and passes the gas tax holiday this summer. That ought to give her -- what? -- a good solid $15?? (I'm a California girl; mostly, I ride a bike or walk.) :)

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By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 9th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

Remove one tongue from cheek?? Hey Micheal....

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By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

Another of Micheal's victims... LOL

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By sb May 9th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

Hi all,

I do not blog often as most of the time i just read the blogs. I am basically an Obama blog stalker. I cannot believe how quick some are quick to be so negative or believe everything that they read from the MSM. i do believe that the Senator would like us to take the high road and not be so darn negative especially with all of the visitors that may be undecided. If I was undecided there would be some days that these blogs would just turn me away.

As far as HRC's debt. The only thing he could do is to ask his loyal supporters to donate to HRC. He cannot legally give any monies donated to him to any other campaign. Maybe, just maybe some of these articles we are reading stating that we are going to pay off HRC's debt are planted by the HRC camp in order to make us believe and not donate to Obama?

We need to chill just a bit.

Respectfully

SB

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By Vision Achiever (George, Germantown, TN) May 9th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

Very good post!

In between boredom, the media will continue to play this up -- to distract from the fund-raising of the Obama campaign. If it doesn't come from the following professionals take no stock:

-BO
-David
-Same
-Axel

That's the voice and face of this campaign -- like my best mentor in the Navy told me: Professional organizations don't deal in rumors.

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

SB,

If Senator Obama tells us that helping her out by that method is what he wants us to do, I'm sure we'll all look at it differently.

But he hasn't suggested anything like that yet.

As far as I know.. the only who who seriously made the suggestion was Tim Russert at MSNBC?

How can we help to pay off her debt when she has no plan of exiting stage left? :o/

I'll wait until Senator Obama gives his input ~ :o)

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By sb May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Libby,

I never suggested that he had or that we should donat to HRC. I was only stating that this is the only way that his supporters could legally help her. There are too many blogs here stating that they will not donate to Obama because they fear their donation will go to HRC.

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

Ok ~ thank you sb!!!

(((( Obama Group Hug )))) xoxo ~~ :o)

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

Thanks for the post!

Just to clarify on the whole debt issue:

READ THIS

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

WOWOwowoOWOW..

This place is SOOOOO busy!

I was yacking away on the old thread and didn't even know this one was up.

I looked at the time this thread was put up, and within the first 12 minutes - there were already 70 (SEVENTY) responses!!

Seventy responses on a new thread and I'm still blabbing away on the old one.. At that rate, I'll never be first! LOL!!!!!!

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By Phil from Canada May 9th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

rofl... I have done this many times ;)

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Why yes it is true.. We are busy busy people here.. After all per Hillary logic we sit and sip our lattes and we certainly dont work and not a single one of us are women or even white for that matter.. /sarcasm off..

Ye we are busy posters here we love to stay in touch with one another like real family!

Hillary's Money ... Hillary's Problem ... | Report to Admin

By Smedley Butler May 9th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

I have participated in helping raise well over $2000 for the Obama campaign. I am very concerned about the idea that the Obama campaign will in any way support efforts to retire Clinton's campaign debt. I don't care if this is how things are traditionally done. We are moving on to a new type of politics and we don't need to reward selfishness and failure ... we have bigger fish to fry. Until the Obama campaign makes an official statement that no effort will be made to reward the Clinton campaign, or Hillary herself with any kind of role in an Obama administration, I will be holding off on making any more donations at this point. We need to hear some official statement from the campaign, that we will focus on winning the the race against McCain and not waste effort on spoiling Hillary any more than she is already .... She has lots of other people around her that will take care of that.

Re: Hillary's Money ... Hillary's Problem ... | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

This is not going to happen. It is not legal and will not happen. There are a number of posts up top that make it very clear that this will not happen.

Re: Hillary's Money ... Hillary's Problem ... | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

OBAMA CANNOT GIVE HILLARY THE $$ - IT WOULD BE AGAINST THE LAW. HE CAN SIGN AN APPEAL TO HELP HER RAISE THE $$. I WOULD NOT FRET ABOUT THIS. AS FOR GIVING HER A PLACE IN HIS ADMINISTRATION - I THINK WE SHOULD TRUST OUR CANDIDATE - RUNNING MATES ARE NOT ALWAYS DECIED BY THE CANDIDATE ALONE. OUR CAMPAIGN HQ HAS TO MAKE THE ASSESSMENT OF THE BEST COURSE TO TAKE TO BRING THE PARTY TOGETHER. BELIEVE ME I AM NO FAN OF HRC - AND THE $$ I RAISED WAS FOR OBAMA'08.
THESE ARE TRICKY WATERS AND SHE DOES HAVE SOME VERY LOYAL SUPPORTERS - THEY ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR CANDIDATE - WE SHOULD RESPECT THAT, EVEN THOUGH WE DO NOT AGREE WE CAN BE AGREEABLE. THIS BASE NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT INTO THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN, AND WE MAY NEED HER TO DO THAT - SO WE CAN FRY OUR BIG FISH!!

STAY FOCUSED ON OBAMA NOT THE DRAMA. CALL WEST VA!!!

Re: Hillary's Money ... Hillary's Problem ... | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Smedley Butler is that YOU??? You wrote a book called "Old Gimlet Eye" about your Years in the Marine Corps during the Golden Age of US Imperialism in Latin America - and it was in 1933 I think it was that you said something like:

"War is just a racket. A racket is best described, I believe, as something that is not what it seems to the majority of people. Only a small inside group knows what it is about. It is conducted for the benefit of the very few at the expense of the masses.

"I believe in adequate defense at the coastline and nothing else. If a nation comes over here to fight, then we'll fight. The trouble with America is that when the dollar only earns 6 percent over here, then it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100 percent. Then the flag follows the dollar and the soldiers follow the flag.

"I wouldn't go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket."

That was 1933, wasn't it Gen. Butler? Well I gotta say it's a Real Treat to have you here on the Blog!

And no, the DEBT THING IS NOT GONNA HAPPEN SMEDLEY THERE ARE ,b>654 POSTS IN THE LAST 18 HOURS DEMONSTRATING CONCLUSIVELY THAT OBAMA IS NOT GOING TO PAY HRC'S DEBTS!

Seriously, it is not going to happen. No Way No How. Donate away.

Re: Hillary's Money ... Hillary's Problem ... | Report to Admin

By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:26 am EDT

Unless I see this directly from the Obama campaign, I'm going to treat it as nothing more than the media spewing the same filth that we've consistently seen this primary season. Not only is it illegal according to campaign finance rules, there's no reason and no comparitive history for Obama to pay her debts, especially when 12 million of them are personal loans. My thought, this is intended to disrupt the flow of donations into our campaign, nothing more. The media hasn't proven trustworthy to this point, why believe them now?

PLEASE MAKE CALLS OVER WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

HRC HAS A 30 POINT LEAD IN WEST VA - THAT IS TOO BIG - AND IT WILL BE EMBARRASSING - SO PLEASE CALL TO HELP NARROW THE GAP. CALL WEST VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND. THIS IS NOT OVER YET. THE FAT LADY HAS NOT SUNG.

STAY FOCUSED AND BRING IT HOME.

YES WE CAN!!!

Re: PLEASE MAKE CALLS OVER WEEKEND | Report to Admin

By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

Great start!!!!

kill the fly! | Report to Admin

By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama May 9th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

I watching Elizabeth Edwards on C-SPAN and there's a fly buzzing around her and I'm wondering can't somebody get rid of the thing so she can talk???

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By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

lol!!

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By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Must be another one of those "distractions" that take us away from the real issues. LOL!

Another SD switch from Clinton | Report to Admin

By Dustin McQuary May 9th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM
Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

Link

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By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo taaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Hell yeah... keep them coming!!

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 5:16 am EDT

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama

by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger
Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM

Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

Link

DeFazio throws his support to Obama

Posted by Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian May 08, 2008 22:21PM

Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer to the presidential nomination.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 266.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Link

Re: Another SD switch from Clinton | Report to Admin

By Walter & Mallorie in So Fla May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

This is the kind of news we should be blogging about...

Please everyone continue to work like we are 20 pts behind...

If BHO would not pay street money in Philly... why do you think he would pay HRC to back out of the race when in two weeks it will be abundantly clear his is the nominee ?

No matter what happens in WVA and KY... Oregon will put us over the top....

H
OBAMA 08 12
P
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stay focused... we have hope...

Re: Another SD switch from Clinton | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

YAHOOOOOO

Re: Another SD switch from Clinton | Report to Admin

By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 9th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

OH YEAH!!! That's three today!!! Or two yesterday and one today...lol. BABY!!

Re: Another SD switch from Clinton | Report to Admin

By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

Matt and Oreo at demcomwatch.blogspot.com must be asleep! It's been over an hour and they haven't posted it yet. Imagine that. People who sleep at 1:00 a.m.

Hi there Thursday nighters | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

Hi there Night owls
~ ~ ~ ~
Hope all is well with U

The light is at the end of the tunnel and the fat lady is warming up.
Hill is having a major supporter meeting May 15 and I saw it on HuffPost.
Life is good and I got my Obama shirts today..
Woohoo!

Re: Hi there Thursday nighters | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

On to McCain!

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

The week is coming to an end and senator Obama has picked up around 6 delegates so far. Tomorrow we will see more announced. It will be at least two or three per day I think from here until June. I said last week,be patient and you will see the Super Del's come on board. Did all of you see how ALL OF THE CRONGRESS WENT GA GA OVER HIM TODAY??? Everyone loves a winner.

I have a little story for y'all. One of the congress women is named YVETTE CLARK. She is from a district here in NYC(brooklyn),she is in congress only a full yr. and has backed HRC with such vigor you would think she has been in congress for at least 10 yrs. Anyway, Yevette Clark today was asking Barack obama for his Auto graph when Barack was visting the capitol. Just like the rest of congress was grinning from ear to ear to take a photo with him. I say all tis because "ALL THESE PEOPLE SAID OBAMA HAD NO EXPERIENCE" and HRC was the one to lead this country,well I guess experience is out the window and EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE. Yvette Clark is not liked in her own borough and has lied about finishing college,does she have a few things in common with the one she once worshiped???

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Yep Obama had like a mass of people following him.. No wonder the MSM labels him like a rock star. Well hes my hope for a better future and encourages those that live in a bubble to get out and make a difference and YES WE ARE and YES WE CAN!!

Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Tom May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama

Link

Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

"After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs," Payne told The Star-Ledger for today's editions. It was "one of the most difficult decisions I have made," Payne said. "I've really been mulling it over for quite a while."

With Payne's switch Obama has the backing of five of New Jersey's 20 superdelegates. Clinton has 11, including Gov. Jon Corzine; three are uncommitted and one who has backed Clinton is wavering.

By announcing his support for Obama now, Payne said he hopes to help unite the party so it can focus on defeating Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, in November.

"At this particular time we need to really unite behind one candidate," Payne said. "It's time now for us to pull our party together. The quicker it's over, the better we'll be able to bring all of our forces together."

Payne said he endorsed Clinton "early on," at a time when he did not know whether Obama's candidacy "was just a trial balloon." As Obama secured one victory after another, "I did certainly have a great deal of pride in the fact that an African-American would do so well," said Payne, who is African-American.

Payne called Clinton "a good friend" whom he holds "in high regard." He said he had "worked closely" with both Hillary Clinton and President Clinton, "especially with international activities in Africa and Haiti." He said Hillary Clinton "ran a very aggressive campaign" but he did not blame her -- as some have -- for injecting race into the campaign.

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

~~ Awesome!

Thanks for that info Tom and welcome aboard Congressman Payne! :o)

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Joe May 9th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

Cool that gives us a +2

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Yay!

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Zach Ritter (Austin, TX) May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Great news!

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

Wow, Tom, thank you for the great news!!!

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

I don't know about Congressman Payne, but WE all knew that Barack's campaign was not a "trial balloon". :)

We should be proud of ourselves! WooHoo!!

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Kevin the Mavrick doing Mavricky things everyday to Help us win! May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

A big high 5 to those with the Testicular Fortitude to get off the fence!

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

Yes and thanks to the Ovarian Fortitude of Claire McCaskill & Amy Klobuchar & many others we will soon have this thing wrapped up! Let's hear it for banishment of gender exclusionary machista metaphors and our Newest Superdelegate! Yahoo!!!!

Re: Congressman Payne NJ switches from Clinton To Obama | Report to Admin

By Just another Dreamer (Jersey Girl ) May 9th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

We will take Paynes super endorsement of course we need it that's the numbers game we are playing but this guy has no respect left in his district.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 5:21 am EDT

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama

by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger
Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM

Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

Link

DeFazio throws his support to Obama

Posted by Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian May 08, 2008 22:21PM

Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer to the presidential nomination.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 266.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Link

Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 9th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

Ok guys and gals, I have worked hard to get this Info on our TROLL

OSAMA FROM STATE COLLEGE,PA

I will give it to anyone who donates to my page!
:)
His name & address, parents name & address, cousins names

Link

Obama'08

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Deb in MN May 9th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

Ooo! Tempting...

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Give me a nugget. Is he really from the UofI?

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

NY

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Dude, that is just wrong. I don't care if he is a troll. Don't go searching for our information and posting it for all to see.

We have to have trust here.

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 9th 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

Ahh, excuse me, I would never offend anyone here, and he has been on our blogs for over a month not only practicing Hate speech, but, jamming our blog and making sexual remarks to some of the younger girls, so chill out!!

Re: Pimping Info | Report to Admin

By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

I have seen some of these hateful people out here, too and been deeply offended. However, maybe the info should just be sent to HQ directly and not to the blog? No need to respond. It is jsut a suggestion.

Sleep well!

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Leftie Too May 9th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT

Guy I thank you for finding him. I myself felt he was beyond just being a pest. Some posts sounded like he was a little disturbed, to the point of being dangerous.

Just tics me off it took a blogger to catch him, so you deserve a hats off!
Jill

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 6:17 am EDT

I too, wrote HQ several using that very word 'dangerous" and very concerned!

HQ has SO much to do and is doing an outstanding job so I am glad you could help them out Guy.

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 6:12 am EDT

Oh man, I'm with YOU Guy! There are EXCEPTIONS and this slaughtering basket case is THAT exception! What an aweful being that thing is..er, uh..was!

You gave him mucho warnings!

FANTASTIC JOB!

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Dinora May 9th 2008 at 3:34 am EDT

Guy thank you for your hard work this guy is really crazy the thing he put today were not funny at all. I hope they get him soon he belongs in a mental hospital.

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

What the heck. It's time for my "payday" donation, anyway. ;-)

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Nanci A patriotic dissident May 9th 2008 at 4:39 am EDT

Guy!!!! Thank you!!!

Well done for spending so much time and effort on getting the scoop on the troll. I really appreciate it! This person is disturbed and he needs to be stopped. He's a stalker of some sort.

My only concern about this is that you don't give away information that will jeopardize any investigation. He needs to be nailed for this.

Can you keep us all posted as to what happens with the invetigation. That's the kind of info I'd 'buy' and contribute to your fundraising page for.

Anyway a huge huge thanks!

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

You are WRONG

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 9th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

Monica,

make a profile, or we might think you are a "T" word, and if you are, tell me what you would like on your Pizza's

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Norm May 9th 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

no need to mince words, "Monica" is a proven TROLL!

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Norm May 9th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

Or mince the onions and anchovies!

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

yes, monica is a notorious nuisance. ignored...moving on.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Come on Monica,dont make me
zap you, saying something like that!

remember that blackflag bug spray, Zap and you are gone. I have the technology.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Donna Henderson,NV May 9th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

LoL , too funny

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

It wont happen don't worry

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

It wont happen don't worry

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Sara G May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

He is not. HQ say this is a rumor, and it is illegal. Please stop posting this. It seems like we have to answer this twenty times on one blog for the last two days. It was something the media has started. He is not doing this. It is ILLEGAL.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jeff in "Mayretta", GA -- Middle aged, yet a first time voter because of Barack Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

no profile. repugnacan tool perhaps?

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By The (Obama)LAW May 9th 2008 at 10:19 am EDT

I just came to this page, and I read a little of the rumor, and even without anyone telling me, of course I know right away it's a rumor. I mean, come on people. Does that make any sense that Obama would have to pay for his opponent's debt? That just doesn't even make the slightest sense. Don't listen and believe in everything people. Just focus on the fact that we are almost surpassing Hillary in Superdelegates. We are just so winning. We need to focus on having our man win in November. That is our ONLY concern!!!

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 9th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

Checked and saw that too. No public profile. Just trying to create noise and distraction.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

"Repugnacan" I like it!

I used to work in Marietta, GA...when I was 10 years old. ;)

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

PLEASE CREATE A PROFILE

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

Please don't post that kind of crap on here. Do you get that it is illegal for him to take our campaign contributions to pay off another candidates debt. If there is a deal to pay her debt, it would have to come from DNC funds, even if that includes helping them to raise money for her. Believe it or not, the Clintons did the same for their opponents in 92.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

Let's fight back on these trolls' lies. Donate a $1 (or $5 if you can afford it) for every time a troll posts a lie about Obama on here. In case you get the urge to write something nasty to them, just correct the lie and then donate. Let their nastiness help our candidate. We can consider it a contribution from them.

If you can't donate, then provide a link to your personal fundraising page or a link to the HQ donation page for easy access to first-time donors.

I'll start by providing the link to my personal fundraising page below.

Link

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

M O N I C A ---

You are citing Tim Russert's suggestion.

The suggestion NEVER came from the Obama campaign!

Didn't your mama ever tell you that it's not nice to lie?

>:-(

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

Never trust a troll.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

Let's fight back on these trolls' lies. Donate a $1 (or $5 if you can afford it) for every time a troll posts a lie about Obama on here. In case you get the urge to write something nasty to them, just correct the lie and then donate. Let their nastiness help our candidate. We can consider it a troll contribution.

I'll start by providing the link to my personal fundraising page below.

Link

If you can't donate, then provide a link to your personal fundraising page or a link to the HQ donation page for easy access to first-time donors.

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Monica-- Thank you for posting and we welcome everyone but honestly if you read the article you posted weather to stir up trouble or not you will see that its simply a IF and that any funds donated to the Obama campaign are stickly for that purpose only..

It may be that some of the upper class people who also support Obama and have funds to work with may offer help as assistance.

I repeat it will not be with the funds for the Obama campaign period nor is that even legal to do..

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

.
The foregoing posts remind me of Gomer Pyle's Immortal Words on The Andy Griffith Show:

SHAME SHAME SHAME!!!

Throwing a Nasty Old Troll a Gigantic Slab of Red Meat! You Guys!!!

Okay Everybody on the Floor and Gimme 20!!!

. . . G'won Monica ya-Big-Ugly-Troll-ya getoutahere . . . back to the rusty old paint can you crawled out of . . . hilarious . . .

I wonder how many more times we're going to have this "Debt" conversation? My bet is 125 more posts tonight on it . . . Good lord . . . I gotta get some shuteye . . .

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria May 9th 2008 at 6:13 am EDT

No profile!

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 6:37 am EDT

Monica,
I am sorry that you are bitter that your candidate robbed you. That's why I feel even more fortunate and blessed that I chose to donate to a presidential candidate that I can trust to tell us the truth without a bunch of mispoken lies.

~YES WE CAN
TRUST, DONATE & BELIEVE IN OBAMA!

Re: IT'S OFFICAL OBAMA TRYING TO SCREW US OVER | Report to Admin

By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:31 am EDT

Unless I see this directly from the Obama campaign, I'm going to treat it as nothing more than the media spewing the same filth that we've consistently seen this primary season. Not only is it illegal according to campaign finance rules, there's no reason and no comparitive history for Obama to pay her debts, especially when 12 million of them are personal loans. My thought, this is intended to disrupt the flow of donations into our campaign, nothing more. The media hasn't proven trustworthy to this point, why believe them now?

Friends | Report to Admin

By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

No friend request denied. Step right up people and befriend I.Believe aka Dionne

Re: Friends | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

I AM EASY TO BEFRIEND AS WELL!!!

BO's Intervew with Brian Williams | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 9th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

For those of us who didn't catch it earlier, MSNBC has a link to the interview at Link

Call the Oregon governor! | Report to Admin

By Stephen for change! May 9th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

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Hey friends! I believe that one of the keys to winning Oregon, my home state, in the upcoming weeks is CALLING THE GOVERNOR and asking him to switch from Clinton to Obama! Here's the information! Let's flood the inbox with messages! Tell him that its time to unite the Democratic party and bring the fight against John McCain!

Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Message Line
503.378.4582
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Hey friends! I believe that one of the keys to winning Oregon, my home state, in the upcoming weeks is CALLING THE GOVERNOR and asking him to switch from Clinton to Obama! Here's the information! Let's flood the inbox with messages! Tell him that its time to unite the Democratic party and bring the fight against John McCain!

Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Message Line
503.378.4582
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Hey friends! I believe that one of the keys to winning Oregon, my home state, in the upcoming weeks is CALLING THE GOVERNOR and asking him to switch from Clinton to Obama! Here's the information! Let's flood the inbox with messages! Tell him that its time to unite the Democratic party and bring the fight against John McCain!

Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Message Line
503.378.4582
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Hey friends! I believe that one of the keys to winning Oregon, my home state, in the upcoming weeks is CALLING THE GOVERNOR and asking him to switch from Clinton to Obama! Here's the information! Let's flood the inbox with messages! Tell him that its time to unite the Democratic party and bring the fight against John McCain!

Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Message Line
503.378.4582
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Hey friends! I believe that one of the keys to winning Oregon, my home state, in the upcoming weeks is CALLING THE GOVERNOR and asking him to switch from Clinton to Obama! Here's the information! Let's flood the inbox with messages! Tell him that its time to unite the Democratic party and bring the fight against John McCain!

Governor’s Citizens’ Representative Message Line
503.378.4582

Re: Call the Oregon governor! | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

You are also WRONG.. HQ says be nice

Re: Call the Oregon governor! | Report to Admin

By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

and when i lived in portland, everyone despised governor kulongoski....did something change otherwise i dunno that oregonians will care too much. they are an independent, free thinking bunch to begin with. (that's a compliment)

Re: Call the Oregon governor! | Report to Admin

By Kestrel May 9th 2008 at 2:08 am EDT

I'm from the east side of Oregon and thus not in the heart of state politics. But even I don't perceive Govenor Kulongoski as having that much sway with Oregon voters. Former Govenor Kitzhaber though would have been a different story.

Re: Call the Oregon governor! | Report to Admin

By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 6:45 am EDT

Oregonian here. I wrote & called to give him a piece of my mind with the stupid petition thing.

Personally, I don't know of anyone who likes him anymore... He comes off as one shafty critter around here. After this I suspect ol' Theodore Kulongowski will not be re-elected in this State. So naw, he's a waste of time. I almost expect him to come crawling around like a Scarborough though.

Obama we got your back | Report to Admin

By steve-hope May 9th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

To Obama Campaign Squad

I think it is pertinent that you release a memo to assure your supporters / donors that you are not part of the discussions of paying off clinton`s debt as been insinuated. Some people does not welcome that move, as been thrown out there.Link

We will continue to support you. You are doing a great job.

Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Donna Hussein May 9th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

I know everyone is very upset right now, and I know this will make some people angry, but --

I want Obama to be president. That's what it's been about from the beginning -- not getting even or making a point. If the campaign asks me to donate to help HRC retire her debt, I'm going to do it. And I've been as mad as her as any one of you.

I don't think they can use your money to do that without your permission, but I'm going to do it if they ask. If that's what it takes to help heal the wounds and get the party together behind Obama, then I'm willing. I think Obama is calling us to put the bitterness behind us. I know it's hard with her out there staying stupid stuff, but no one promised us it would be easy or that she would go first. We are the ones we've been waiting for.

In addition, as much as I don't want her as veep (really, really), I'm going to accept her if Obama feels he must do it. I know he doesn't want to, and I'm not going to make it harder for him by refusing to support the ticket.

That's my two cents.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

READ THIS

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

--Just another reason to go MSM Free for Obama: Link
Hey, all of you who said “I’m not gonna donate until I find out this isn’t true:” you now have your proof! Now go DONATE! Link

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

Thanks Lace! We all needed that! You're the best, but of course you know that! :) Sue

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

PLEASE KEEP REPOSTING YOUR BRILLIANT POST - I THINK THIS IS BEING STIRRED UP A BIT FROM THE OUTSIDE.

THANKS.

PS HEY EVERYONE PLEASE CALL WEST VIRGINIA THIS WEEKEND TO MARROW HILLARY'S 30 POINT LEAD - IT IS NOT OVE RUNITLL IT IS OVER - AND HER CAMPAIGN WILL SPIN THE HEAD OFF OF THAT WIN.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

Believe me, I am...

And I have to say that West Virgina is by far my favorite state I've called!!
(out of Louisiana, West Virginia, Montana, Indiana, and Oregon)

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

Putting Hillary on the ticket belies the whole theme of new politics, We need a VP who can be trusted to support Obama, one who has been a supporter all along, one who can attract Hillary's base with women, who has real executive experience, who has proven to be a winner in a red state we will need, one who can be a help in Ohio, one whose choice will demonstrate to the supers and to the party as a whole that Obama is a unifier while truly representing Change We Can Believe In. Only one person fills that bill: Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of Kansas and daughter of a former governor of Ohio, and would be the woman we could unite behind proudly for President in 8 years.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

I cannot accept Hillary as VP. She would be a constant threat and obstruction. And a VP is supposed to be one we would want as Pres if anything should, God forbid, happen to him. If you're not willing to have her as Pres you should not acquiesce to her as VP.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Donna Hussein May 9th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

I agree with all of that. I'm just saying that if he is backed into a corner, I'm not going to abandon him.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

It's up to us to make sure he's not backed into a corner. Best way is to rally in a big way for Sebelius, strengthens his hand to stand up against her.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

Ditto!

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

We are not upset. We know what HQ said and there are no $$ going to Hill.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Your point is well taken and I know your best interest is with Senator Obama. Kudos

Now while I agree with much of what you have said HRC has made it almost impossible to be considered a canidate.
In addition, the most important issue is November when he becomes the official nominee.
The republicans aren't playing and they don't play nice...The media has a great relationship with John McCain and he will be tough to beat. Almost half of the republican base does not support or even like McCain but the difference in the republican party and the democrats is THEY STICK TOGETHER...SINK OR SWIM...Unlike what we have done in the past.
Obama should be preparing for the November election as we speak so I certainly understand everyone's disappointment.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

Donna, I agree with you. I am still put off by HRC, Bill and members of her camp and I don't believe that BO will us our money to pay off her debts. From what I have been reading he would most likely ask his bundlers secure donations.

However, with all that said, if BO asked for 5 dollars to help her pay off her debts and the consequence of doing it would be her leaving the race, I would donate 50! There would have to be stipulations of course.

I believe that we are cutting our noses off to spite our face in this situation. We need a united party going forward. If HRC doesn't campaign for us we may have some difficulty. The McCain narrative is being written everyday. And, the love affair that the media has with McCain is ongoing and not being challenged. Everyday that HRC is in this fight using divisive rhetoric is one day that we could be using to push back on McCain. I saw a snippet of Cindy McCain on one of those morning shows and I have to say that she came across very personable, warm and philanthropic (minus the whole I am not releasing my taxes thing.

Now, I know that plenty of you hold contrary opinions and that's fine but this is my two cents.

This country needs Barry in the White House and if 5 or 50 gets us any closer I am willing to do it.

Hillary will get her comeuppance in NY hen and if she decides to run again for senate.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Sorry, forgot to add that I hate the idea of her being on the ticket. I think he will have a hard time reigning her in. She is divisive and will only work to incur the wrath of those on the opposite side. However, if BO and other people in the campaign believe that they cannot get the votes without her, I will have a big scream, a drink, call up friends and complain to no end. I will avoid the media and then in a couple days reconcile myself to the fact that this has to happen.

Re: Keeping your eye on the ball | Report to Admin

By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

Let's fight back on these trolls' lies. Donate a $1 (or $5 if you can afford it) for every time a troll posts a lie about Obama on here. In case you get the urge to write something nasty to them, just correct the lie and then donate. Let their nastiness help our candidate. We can consider it a troll contribution.

I'll start by providing the link to my personal fundraising page below.

Link

If you can't donate, then provide a link to your personal fundraising page or a link to the HQ donation page for easy access to first-time donors.

IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Joe May 9th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

The IN results are in 50.4 (C) - 49.6 (O) that is 0.8 difference in our world but in the Clinton world I assume this is a double digit win.

I would use this example it is like a Coconut Cream Pie ---- we cut the pie in half [50/50] and let Clinton have the pie plate with the crumbs from the cutting process.

So it was 50 - 50

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By A Dork Who Prefers to Act Instead of React May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

hmmm, somebody's hungry... ;-)

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

Dont give her the knife you used to cut the pie with, she might stab you in the back with it.lolol, no take the knife away.

So We Tied. WoW ! heartbreaking to hrc.

But I say, Welcome aboard Indiana!!

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Iowa Hussein Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:09 am EDT

hahaha

technically a double "decimal" win!

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Joe May 9th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

double 'integer':-))

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

LMFAO. ;)

:D

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

lol!! Good one!

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 9th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

LOL...So sad she got .4, you can't even round it up, because my 5th grade teach Ms. Martin said it has to be .5 or higher.

I notice Barack got .6. lol

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

LMAO!!! Oh yeah... Thank you for that post!

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Joe,

Seriously, Indiana was THAT close???

And that's with Limbaugh's lame "Operation Chaos" scheme?

By the way, you know if you're going to serve coconut cream pie... we ALL want a peice!

:oP

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By Joe May 9th 2008 at 1:29 am EDT

The campaign and others estimate it to be somewhere between 4.5 - 7.0 therefore if so this would correlate with David P.'s projection sheet where he had the race at 53(O)-47(C).

Re: IN is like PIE | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:37 am EDT

Well I count that even more as a win for us... Heck I counted it as a win for us when it was 2%.. Way to go supporters and keep up the awesome work!

Re: Message to HQ | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

its unfortunate that people continue to fall under the spell of the media rumors.. kind a like Obama is a Muslim.. this is where that 'spin' falls.. in the trash. with that said, you can call HQ if you have concerns and ask for yourself.. heres a diary at DKos that also explains the legalities involved and how it would be ILLEGAL for BO to pay her debt. But I realize some people would rather just continue to believe the rumors.
Link

Re: Message to HQ | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

If you read this articel it states that it wont use the funds that are for the Obama campaign as for one that is illegal.

There is a contact link up top so anyone can contact them. They have addresses as well.

I only have a GED and I know this would be illegal. If anything there would be aseperate donor link to go to a new funds area they wouldnt even cross paths.

The way the article reads its Obama big wigs who have tons of money who may be thinking of helping Hillary out not us.. Obama has some Big Wigs supporters who make a millon or so a year too..

Stop sweating it please.

Pocket change for real CHANGE!

FR--Link

Small amounts can make a BIG difference!

Please donate as my fundraiser has been lonely lately.

Re: Message to HQ | Report to Admin

By James from Chicago, IL May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

I second the motion. This is OUR campaign and I do not want one penny of my donations going to Senator Clinton. So she lent her campain $11.4 million. She and Bill can live off the other $100 million they "earned" (cough, cough) since leaving the White House.

This would look especially terrible because this money was used to smear Senator Obama's good name. The Republicans will do everything they can to make Barack look weak. Paying for his own smearing would play right into their hands.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T DO IT!!!

Another Super Delegate switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Henni May 9th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Late night update, another switch: Congressman Payne (NJ) switches from Clinton to Obama. Those are the best. Obama one up, Clinton one down the difference makes two.

THE Super Delegate DIFFERENCE is now UNDER TEN. In January Clinton was 100 Super Delegates ahead, by the end of March 34, today we are closing in at 7 1/2.

May 8
Obama: Added Rep. Brad Miller (NC)
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA)
Congressman Payne (NJ) read why he switched. Link

Since Monday 5/5 Barack got 14 Supers including add-ons. Hillary got two and lost two. 14:0 so far this week. It’s betting time. Will we surpass Senator Clinton tomorrow or will it be over the weekend?

Most States
Most Votes
Most Delegates
(Most Money, thank you all)
And 7 ½ Supers away from Most Super Delegates

Please donate to my fundraiser page for each Super Delegate we gain: Link

Re: Another Super Delegate switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Hi Henni, just a suggestion, maybe you could ask everyone to "Supersize You" in donations. lol!! ;) Sue

Re: Another Super Delegate switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Patrice from Gardena, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

News like this is always encouraging, thank you.

Re: Another Super Delegate switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Henni May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Thanks for the suggestion. My fundraiser page is a little dry lately.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 9th 2008 at 5:27 am EDT

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama

by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger
Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM

Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

Link

DeFazio throws his support to Obama

Posted by Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian May 08, 2008 22:21PM

Tonight Rep. Peter DeFazio became Oregon's third Democratic congressman to endorse Sen.Barack Obama, putting the Illinois politician one delegate closer to the presidential nomination.

His endorsement bring the total number of superdelegates to endorse Senator Obama to 266.

Senator Obama is now 165 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Link

Hill's gone very soon. | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

Hill's gone very soon.
Link

Re: Hill's gone very soon. | Report to Admin

By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Hopeful thought is that she will drop out after saving some face in WV.

Re: Hill's gone very soon. | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 9th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

I don;t see how this is any indication that she will be gone soon... it just seems like another attempt to manipulate her supporters and convincing them she can still win!

What happens when hillary wins WV/KY?!? | Report to Admin

By Priscilla ; A change is coming to 1600 Pennsalvania Ave! May 9th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Will the media go back to pretending that this is a close race and claim hillary is back?! Honestly these next few weeks make me more nervous because I have no idea what the clintons are up to!

Re: What happens when hillary wins WV/KY?!? | Report to Admin

By Deb in MN May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Chaos, distraction and unpredictability.
Yep, that's the Clintons.
That's what their White House used to look like, too.

Re: What happens when hillary wins WV/KY?!? | Report to Admin

By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Nope. They already saying "She'll go on to win WV, KY, he'll win OR, and that's when she'll get out. Leaving on a high note.

SD | Report to Admin

By DEA Dem. May 9th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

Sooooo?????

3 supers for BO today.

0 supers for HRC.

Right?

Re: SD | Report to Admin

By Joe May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

HRC lost 1

Re: SD | Report to Admin

By Henni May 9th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Since Monday Barack got 14 Supers, Hillary zero. She won two and she lost two.

chill like Obama | Report to Admin

By Robert from Brooklyn May 9th 2008 at 1:41 am EDT

Hey!!!
Everyone needs to be on their best behavior until this contest is officially over. The GOP is trying to make sure there will be a permanent split in this party. Every action and word will be used as an argument against why Obama should not be the nominee. Remember, camera phones are out there too, so, don't do anything stupid, please. We need every vote this fall. Don't scare the Clinton supporters away. The last thing this party needs is in fighting. Don't fall for the divide and conquer shinanigans. I know you guys are smarter than that. I'll be posting this everywhere, so, don't be annoyed.

chill like Obama | Report to Admin

By Robert from Brooklyn May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Hey!!!
Everyone needs to be on their best behavior until this contest is officially over. The GOP is trying to make sure there will be a permanent split in this party. Every action and word will be used as an argument against why Obama should not be the nominee. Remember, camera phones are out there too, so, don't do anything stupid, please. We need every vote this fall. Don't scare the Clinton supporters away. The last thing this party needs is in fighting. Don't fall for the divide and conquer shinanigans. I know you guys are smarter than that. I'll be posting this everywhere, so, don't be annoyed.

chill like Obama | Report to Admin

By Robert from Brooklyn May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Hey!!!
Everyone needs to be on their best behavior until this contest is officially over. The GOP is trying to make sure there will be a permanent split in this party. Every action and word will be used as an argument against why Obama should not be the nominee. Remember, camera phones are out there too, so, don't do anything stupid, please. We need every vote this fall. Don't scare the Clinton supporters away. The last thing this party needs is in fighting. Don't fall for the divide and conquer shinanigans. I know you guys are smarter than that. I'll be posting this everywhere, so, don't be annoyed.

Our Better Angels | Report to Admin

By David G. May 9th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.
— from Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address
March 14, 1861
***
When Abraham Lincoln, a 52-year-old from Illinois, spoke these words, our nation was broken. We were on the brink of Civil War.
The Confederate States of America had been established just more than a month before. Less than a month later, Fort Sumter took the first shells of this war between brothers.
The four years that followed were the most trying in our nation’s history. The blood of Americans — killed by other Americans — spilled across this great nation. At Atlanta, Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Chickamauga, Richmond, Shiloh and Vicksburg, the air smelled thickly of death and destruction.
Lincoln, the blade-thin statesman from Illinois, faced stern tests. He had a nation to heal. He had a nation to rebuild. To do so, he convinced Americans to believe in their “better angels.”
It did.
Our nation survived and, within the next century, it was revered as the greatest nation on Earth. People longing to live here risked everything to get here. America, nurtured and guarded by Lincoln’s resolve, became a beacon of hope the world over, a symbol of all that is good and right in our world.
***
It is that fundamental belief -- It is that fundamental belief: I am my brother’s keeper. I am my sister’s keeper that makes this country work. It’s what allows us to pursue our individual dreams and yet still come together as one American family. E pluribus unum: Out of many, one.

Read more on my blog.

Link

OBAMA '08!

Re: Our Better Angels | Report to Admin

By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 1:59 am EDT

Well said David! Thank you for your lovely inspiring post..

Sort of a George Carlin Routine? | Report to Admin

By Becky Ready to Rumble in NW Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

I found this comedic rant on Ben Smith's blog at Politico, posted as a comment. It made me chuckle! The "breathless pace"--ahem--has been left unedited:

Wait! Obama could still lose if: If video of him punching a baby surfaces If Hillary summons a Kraken If Obama confesses that the blackout ending of the series finale of The Sopranos was his idea If pictures surface of an 8-year-old Obama in his local neighborhood bomb-making class with William Ayers and other Weather Undergrounders If Bill Clinton starts campaigning on his behalf If The Drudge Report uncovers shocking photographic evidence that Barack Obama and Osama Bin Laden were actually college roommates. They depict Bin Laden doing keg stands while Obama stands to the side holding his turban and counting in Arabic. If he was the one in the grassy noll. And there's video of it If he's actually John McCain's illegitimate black child If the Clinton campaign digs up records in the National Archives proving that Hawaii was not a state at the time of Obama's birth, thereby making him ineligible If Obama needs to be photographed windsurfing and then get eaten by a shark If Obama, trying to fit in with the Oregon locals, goes on a white-water rafting tour arranged by Lanny Davis Excursions If he's really Rev. Jeremiah Wright (note that you never see the Rev. & Obama in the same place) If Hillary appeals to the Supreme Court, which, based upon a 2000 ruling, decides that the candidate with fewer votes wins the election If one of the lesser-known consequences of quantum physics called quantum tunneling occurs:At a campaign stop in West Virginia, completely out of the blue, the aggregate wave functions of all the particles in Barack Obama's body end up instantaneously transporting him through the entire Earth and leaving him treading water somewhere in the Indian Ocean. OR If Hillary Clinton parachutes into Pakistan while under heavy sniper fire, infiltrates al-Qaida using a fake beard, putty nose, and duct tape, and captures Osama Bin Laden, whilst singing the Star Spangled Banner with one hand over her heart and an American flag lapel pin prominently shown on her outfit. She must film all of this in HD and create a montage scored to Lee Greenwood's God Bless the U.S.A. Hillary must be hoping for something along these lines at this point?

Re: Sort of a George Carlin Routine? | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

Haaaahaaaahaaa Thax

Re: Sort of a George Carlin Routine? | Report to Admin

By Robert from Brooklyn May 9th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

an 8 yr old Obama making a bomb as a cynical cartoon would be funny as hell. I know there are some animators here. Someone should hook that up.

Re: Sort of a George Carlin Routine? | Report to Admin

By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

So George Carlin! I needed that. Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight everyone..Lots of love to you all

Re: Sort of a George Carlin Routine? | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 9th 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

yep - not only funny but possibly true~ it could be where we go next.. beyond the twilight zone~

Re: Sort of a George Carlin Routine? | Report to Admin

By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

My favorite part is if Bill starts campaigning for him. LOL!

Let's not forget if we find out that Barack was part of the U.S. government's plot to spread AIDS to the AA community and HRC comes up with the cure for AIDS and then figures out a way to make the cure free for every American. She could totally win then. And that could still totally happen.

WaPo - May 9 | Report to Admin

By RussellfromArlington May 9th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

The Card Clinton Is Playing

By Eugene Robinson
Friday, May 9, 2008; A27

From the beginning, Hillary Clinton has campaigned as if the Democratic nomination were hers by divine right. That's why she is falling short -- and that's why she should be persuaded to quit now, rather than later, before her majestic sense of entitlement splits the party along racial lines.

If that sounds harsh, look at the argument she made Wednesday, in an interview with USA Today, as to why she should be the nominee instead of Barack Obama. She cited an Associated Press article "that found how Senator Obama's support . . . among working, hardworking Americans, white Americans, is weakening again. I have a much broader base to build a winning coalition on."

As a statement of fact, that's debatable at best. As a rationale for why Democratic Party superdelegates should pick her over Obama, it's a slap in the face to the party's most loyal constituency -- African Americans -- and a repudiation of principles the party claims to stand for. Here's what she's really saying to party leaders: There's no way that white people are going to vote for the black guy. Come November, you'll be sorry.

How silly of me. I thought the Democratic Party believed in a colorblind America.

In private conversations last year, several of Clinton's high-profile African American supporters made that same argument to me -- that America wasn't "ready" for a black president, that this simple fact doomed Obama to failure, that a Clinton Restoration was the best result that African Americans could realistically hope for. Polls at the time showed Clinton leading Obama among black voters, a finding that reflected not only Clinton's greater name recognition but also considerable skepticism about a black candidate's ability to draw white support.

Obama did prove he could win support from whites, of course, beginning in Iowa. He and Clinton effectively divided the party into demographic constituencies. Among the groups that have tended to vote for Clinton are white voters making less than $50,000 a year; among those who have turned out to vote for Obama are African Americans, whose doubts about his prospects clearly have been allayed.

Assuming that Obama is the eventual nominee, he will have some work to do in reuniting the party. But there's no reason to think he won't succeed -- unless Clinton drives a wedge between

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:14 am EDT

Well umm then I guess I am suppost to support Hillary per her thoughts? I mean seriously I am a woman and I am uneducated (GED) I am 39 years old. My husband makes 30k a year oh and lets not forget I live in one of those BIG states she counts that she won narrowly in (Texas).

Seriously the poll people they do poll which I have never been one, are sadly mistaken..

Please tell me you guys arent going to kick me to the curb and force me to support her..

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By Jan R in SC May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

.......New Blog.....Reposting.....

This white, female, over 60yrs. Obama supporter is:

CALLING ALL WHITE OBAMA SUPPORTERS!

PLEASE....If you are white and support Barack Obama....contact Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia.

Contact link for Senator Byrd
Link

Ask him to support Obama and let him know how ashamed and embarrassed we white Americans are of the racial divide
that Hillary Clinton is creating in this country.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Sen. Byrd carries a lot of weight with W.VA voters and he can put an end to this debacle.

I don't care what color the next president is, he could be a green Martian..I do care about his personal integrity.
Something that the Clinton's obviously know nothing about.

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By Debra in Aptos CA May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Thanks Janet, I sent Senator Byrd an email requesting his support. Yes we can!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

I also hope that Governor Manchin of WV (who has not endorsed anyone yet) jumps onboard with us!!

:o)

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By Jan R in SC May 9th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

See Post further down thread.

ADDED: W VA GOV. AND KY GOV. LINKS

WE HAVE TO SHUT THIS RACISM DOWN NOW!

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By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

Please continue to post this-I think its a great idea.

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By CatholicMamaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Great idea Jan. I sent an email to Senator Byrd. Keep posting this--it would be great to send a tidal wave of "white" voter concern.

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By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

Great idea, Jan. Barack the WHITE vote in West Virginia. :)

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

Well said Jan and thank you for posting..

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

Thank you.

I wrote to Senator Byrd just now and said,

"Dear Senator Byrd,

As a long-time white volunteer and supporter of Senator Barack Obama, it is my feeling that Hillary Clinton tried to appeal to the underlying racism that lurks within the souls of so many today. This has been an unfortunate pattern for Senator Clinton, particularly as she faces six states that are all predominately white.

I understand some of your personal journey with racism and respect you for it, Sir. I am as lily-white as the come, amd a Daughters of the Revolution 32-year old with three boys.

I think the "dog whistle" message to inflame and incite peoples' racial prejudice on the sacred soil of your lovely West Virginia (where I have enjoyed travelling) from Hillary Clinton is simply unacceptable. It preys upon peoples' psyches and conditioning. It would speak volumes about your character, and the character of West Virginia if you endorsed Barack Obama, who is now the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party!

cont...

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

...cont from above

Ordinarily, the race would have ended by now if Senator Clinton were not so tenacious and unable to accept losing.

Mathematically, she must win 86% of every state to secure enough delegates to win. She argues that the popular vote is more important than delegates, until she lost the popular vote. She is telling people what they want to hear, no matter how outlandish it is. She spoke of being a duck-hunter!

Sir! I am an NRA member and Senator Clinton is NOT a duck-hunter! She stated in a debate that she did not own a gun, and of course tried to overturn gun rights entirely, but you'd know more about that than I, I'd suspect.

Barack Obama's concern regarding guns extends only (and rightfully) to inner city violence. He's from Kansas. I'm sure Toots and Gramps had a Mossberg behind the door. But he doesn't flaunt it.

My point is, this is an opportunity for you to show the country what West Virginia is, and is not -- and that is a place where people of all colors are welcome, particularly (and most possibly) the Future President of the United States. You have the opportunity to set a beautiful precedent and I pray upon Jesus Himself that you do so.

NOT because Barack Obama is shy of superdelegates right now. I'm sure you can see they're coming in just fine. But because you can help show West Virginia that the sign doesn't still say "Whites Only" and that an African-American is no longer 3/5ths of a human being but now can run for President.

...cont...

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

...cont from above...

I think you'll find tremendous support, some in West Virginia, but much Countrywide.

You know Barack's perfect union is the same one dreamt up by MY hero Benjamin Franklin, where people are hard-working, earnest, kind to one another, and united. When fear, intolerance, lies, and pandering are what we are sold, we're doomed as a Nation.

Please help lift this Nation up, Senator Byrd, and join us in our quest for perfecting the history of the United States of America, not only racially, but also in its world standing, economically, with foreign policy, as the strong leaders of this Free World that we are.

Thank you so graciously for considering my endorsement request,

I will pray you make your decision from that place of your good soul and not your transitory political inclinations, for this Nation, for West Virginia and the people in it, as well as for yourself.

Barack Obama may not win West Virginia, but at least you'll know you voted from your conscience, to uplift and inspire others, and to combat negative old stereotypes that have no use in a modern world,

Sincerely,

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
mother & teacher"

/end letter

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT

Thanks, Jan. I just emailed him as well. Thanks for giving us a way to get our voices heard. We are so offended and needed a place to express ourselves. Thanks again.

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By Guy-----------Ohio May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

He is currently under investigation, and yes, what he was doing could be up to a 2nd degree felony, Hate speech!

:) but, we got him

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 9th 2008 at 7:30 am EDT

Depending on how far the law would be willing to go, technically quite a bit of what he posted could be up for prosecution. Between the openly racist comments and the Denial of Service attacks on the website, there are possibilities. Realistically though, nothing would be done beyond a slap on the wrist warning even if it was pursued.

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By Cheryl in Eastern WA May 9th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

OK, so let's summarize what's happened with this debt business...
Someone on the MSM makes an oblique remark on the night of the election, to the effect that Bill C. will have this issue on the bargaining table.
We all go crazy, not having any information whatsoever or facts about the circumstances.
We even threaten to stop donating!
The MSM pick this up and reports it- they do read our blogs, you know. We aren't the only ones being entertained by them.
Hopefully this has helped headquarters in some manner. They can at minimum point a finger at us and say... see, we could try to help you in the future, but... uhhh.
But they do need to give us some sort of signal or statement.
And WE NEED TO HAVE FAITH THAT THEY WILL DO THE RIGHT THING SO THAT OUR CANDIDATE GETS NOMINATED AND WE GET ON WITH IT.

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By Walter & Mallorie in So Fla May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Preach Sister....

you guys read that...

Make Calls

Donate

Talk to your Friends....

hope... we got it.. they want it...

OBAMA08 12

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 9th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

Well no we didn't ALL go crazy, nor did we ALL threaten to stop donating.. and if you read further up the blog you will find proof that this was in fact only a rumor and you can call HQ for yourself to clarify if you need to. Check out Lace's multiple postings all along this blog. also here is a diary at DKos addressing the illegalities of this same issue:
Link

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

i don't mean to be snarky but....
IS THIS ALL WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT TONIGHT??? Am I the ONLY one who reads the threads instead of just jumping in and barfing up the same question answered 100 times in a half hour? For cryin' out loud people!

Rant over.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

I read every post too or try to.. I even go back and start at the begining and check for new posts on threads that really intrest me..

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 2:48 am EDT

"Barfing up the same question. . " Heather, that made me laugh! :)

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By Cheryl in Eastern WA May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

Sorry, Sheri and anyone else who might have been offended. Didn't mean to at all. It's just that I have been on and off the blog all day and seen such a range of reactions - it seemed a little crazy to me. I didn't know what to think. But I never thought for one second that BO and the campaign would do anything but the right thing...

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

no, not offended by anyone to be honest because i know it's just everyone reacting to the msm. just frustrated with every other post being some hyper freak out about somebody's donated beer money being sent to hrc.
:)

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By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

Hey, it takes a lot of hope to part with one's beer money...nobody wants to give that away to Ms. Crown Royal.

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 9th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

Oh Cheryl now I feel bad- I'm sorry.. you don't need to apologize.. I've just gotten a tad testy over the panic around here on this issue the last couple days.. so please- forgive my grouchiness~

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By No longer in Berlin but still for Obama May 9th 2008 at 4:40 am EDT

yes, the campaign does not need what someone termed yesterday as "supporters-gone-mad." Let's try to take our direction from Obama's "calm fortitude."

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By RussellfromArlington May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

important elements of the party's historical coalition.

Lower-income white Democrats may well defect to John McCain in the fall if Obama is the nominee, Clinton is arguing, whereas African Americans -- who have been choosing Obama by 9 to 1 -- are going to vote for the Democratic nominee no matter what. Thus, she claims, she can better knit the party back together.

Let's examine those premises. These are white Democrats we're talking about, voters who generally share the party's philosophy. So why would these Democrats refuse to vote for a nominee running on Democratic principles against a self-described conservative Republican? The answer, which Clinton implies but doesn't quite come out and say, is that Obama is black -- and that white people who are not wealthy are irredeemably racist.

The other notion -- that Clinton could position herself as some kind of Great White Hope and still expect African American voters to give her their enthusiastic support in the fall -- is just nuts. Obama has already won a majority of the Democratic primary contests; within a couple of weeks, he almost certainly will have won a majority of the pledged convention delegates and will be assured of finishing with more of the popular vote. Only in Camp Clinton does anyone believe that his supporters will be happy if party leaders tell him, in effect, "Nice job, kid, but we can't give you the nomination because, well, you're black. White people might not like that."

Clinton's sin isn't racism, it's arrogance. From the beginning, the Clinton campaign has refused to consider the possibility that Obama's success was more than a fad. This was supposed to be Clinton's year, and if Obama was winning primaries, there had to be some reason that had nothing to do with merit. It was because he was black, or because he had better slogans, or because he was a better public speaker, or because he was the media's darling. This new business about white voters is just the latest story the Clinton campaign is telling itself about the usurper named Obama.

"It's still early," Clinton said Wednesday, vowing to fight on. At some level, she seems to believe the nomination is hers. Somebody had better tell her the truth before she burns the house down.

eugenerobinson@washpost.com

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By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

Thank you for this, Russell. I wish these guys would say this on TV. I live Eugene. I thought he had a hard time holding back tonight - being civil about this - on KO.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

Please see my post above on another Eugene article that was posted..

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 2:52 am EDT

Thanks, Russell. I read the first part & was wondering where the rest is. I really like Eugene. And he's right, as usual.

$3Trillion spending spree | Report to Admin

By Brian Lawrence May 9th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Hi all-

The ongoing war/occupation of Iraq is projected to cost American taxpayers $3 Trillion dollars-so far.
What would you do with that kind of money?
Find out how much you can buy with $3 trillion dollars here:

Link

Personally, i like the health care for all over on aisle 3.

What do you like for $3 trillion?

Of course, if you like this post, feel free to donate to my webpage...we need it.

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By Joe May 9th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

So HRC is trying to say that the meetings up in Washington were this ---- yeah right she got told no and they are trying to spin it as we have some but they can't come out for political reasons.

Link

Clinton's super meetings

Two colleagues and I have a story on Clinton's meetings on the Hill:

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to Capitol Hill this week may have been more about weighing her support than it was about wooing superdelegates.

According to a senior Democratic aide, Clinton asked some uncommitted superdelegates if they could commit to her privately — without the political risks of a public endorsement — so that she could gauge whether she has the support she feels she needs to remain a viable candidate.

A Clinton staffer acknowledged Thursday that the campaign was in the process of “counting up” superdelegates because, “at the end of the day, we have to know where our numbers are.”

“We do have some private supporters,” the staffer said. “[But] for their own political purposes, they can’t be on record.”

The staffer conceded that lawmakers could, in theory, “privately back” Clinton then ultimately support Obama but said: “We need to track where we are, and there’s no other way.”

Clinton met with a smattering of superdelegates Wednesday; aides and lawmakers said she appeared at the offices of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and simply asked to meet with any uncommitted superdelegates who happened to be around.

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By Patricia aka "Sweetie" May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

I put together a "scrapbook" of our blog victory party from Tuesday night. Enjoy!

Link

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By Anita -- "Be the Change You Want to See in the World" - Gandhi May 9th 2008 at 3:20 am EDT

Fantastic! Thanks!!! What a fun read!

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By Francis from Majuro, MH May 9th 2008 at 4:58 am EDT

I don't believe the Media, When Obama announced his intentions to run last year everyone thought he would loose to Hillary, Obama was clearly the underdog and he pulled off an upset, Now that he is the presumptive Democratic Nominee Everyone Thinks he will loose to McCain, Is Obama considered then an underdog, Look out for a big big upset to all the Media, Republicans, and McCain. I just mailed in my $25 donation.

GO OBAMA

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By Michele May 9th 2008 at 5:53 am EDT

Lose to McCain? Not likely.

The American people are coming out in droves for CHANGE.

Obama against McCain will be quite a contrast. McCain is a very weak contender--more of the same.

Stick around, you'll see.

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By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Yall need to CHILL!!!!

Obama is going to win! The race is over!

With that in mind, we have to start thinking about the general election. I am not saying that we disregard our efforts in calling the remaing states...however, I am talking about a shift in our mindset.

Our bitter rivals now need to be welcomed as if they have been our friends all along! I know this will be tough for some, but we have to think about the greater good.

Our goal is to win the general election and we will need all the Clinton supporters we can get to do it. If helping her settle her debt is going to ease some of that tension than we must do it.

At this point, it doesn't matter what has been said or done by the HRC camp. It doesn't matter that we were offended or angered or resentful. If we make it an issue we lose the election, period!

We are going to need to have the love fest of the century with HRC supporters and that starts right now with biting our tongues!

NO MORE NEGATIVE HRC BLOGGING!!!!!

I know, it will be like quitting crack for some of you, but remember...GREATER GOOD!!!!

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By Brian Lawrence May 9th 2008 at 1:29 am EDT

Thank you Ryan!

We need ALL Democrats in this race.
Let's start planning how to welcome them in!

Yes We Can!

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By Musicians4Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

I agree with that and I wanted to know if anyone saw Barack on CNN. He was interviewed by Wolf Blitz..

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By Henni May 9th 2008 at 2:09 am EDT

Barack did great. At the bottom of the screen it said: Obama (D) Presidential Candidate. Made me proud. The round table talk in between was very respectful. How the MSM changed overnight.

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By OBX artist May 9th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

Yes, Barack did very well. I'm always amazed that he is so thoughtful with his answers, even when it's obvious that not much thought was put into the questions asked of him.

Imagine...a President who thinks before he speaks, who actually reads books, who knows the Constitution forward and backward, who revels in cosnidering differing viewpoints to find the best solution to nation's problems...

What a refreshing change of pace.

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By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

Let's welcome Clinton supporters, especially her women supporters by showing we understand their deisre for a woman on the tickey. Let's rally around the best woman available, a real Obama supporter that all of us could be proud to have as Pres someday (2016), Kathleen Sebelius. If we can unite behind her it will strengthen Obama not to go with Hillary, and Sebelius would more than satisfy Hillary's women supprters, and bring party unity.

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By 08AMA! May 9th 2008 at 2:58 am EDT

And siphon off enough moderate republicans and GOP women to flip Kansas and the rest of the prairie, possibly even Texas?
And with her moderate GOP appeal, and GOP apathy for McCain, we have a shot there.

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By Lisa from Vancouver, WA May 9th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

I am very disappointed with what has happened. I have supported Hillary Clinton for so long, and I am heartbroken at the way this has to end. But it has to end. I will not lay down and die and refuse to vote. Worse, I will NEVER vote republican. I HOPE for change. I HOPE Obama can live up to people's expectations.
I pledge my vote to Obama and thank him and Hillary Clinton for waking this country out of it's slumber and making them feel like they have a voice again.
I am sure there are many Clinton supporters who feel this way.
Now, we need to band together and make sure John McCain get NOWHERE near the WhiteHouse!

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By Seth from MI May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

Thanks Lisa! But remember - Hoping doesn't mean wishing and sitting around doing nothing.

It means imagining, and then working towards. It means going out and talking to your fellow Clinton supporters, and explaining why it is so important that we elect a Democrat in November.

So welcome to the family, and let's win this thing!

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By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

We appreciate your objectivity and welcome your support!!!

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By mom hussein May 9th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Lisa, I know that it's hard to let go of a dream that you worked so hard for and must now surrender. I appreciate your coming here and trusting us with your honest feelings. Welcome aboard. You are so right that we must work together now to beat McCain, because we cannot allow another four years of the same kind of governing.

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

~ ~ ~ ~
Lisa from Vancouver, WA
~ ~ ~ ~

What a beautiful, beautiful thread!!

You are SO welcome to post here at ANY time, and I hope that as you get to know people here and that as time passes, it will become easier for you to accept a new candidate.

((((BIG HUGS TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER !!! )))) xoxoxo!!!

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By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

Lisa, I'm impressed that you are here. I hope that many others do the same. You are so welcome here and we look forward to working with you to make your hopes and dreams come true for our Country. This is what our campaign is about - no matter where you are from, who you are, what age you are, what color you are, what religion you are, you are welcome to be part of the Obama Family if that is your wish.

We love newbies! ;)

Sue

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By Sharon from Texas May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

Lisa,

Welcome! Many of us started as supporters of HC and then made the switch over to Barack. You're definitely not the only one.

I have good memories of Bill's presidency and Hillary's part in that. My kids were the ones who first became involved in Obama's campaign, and I started to look more seriously at him and was enormously impressed. Since then, I've served as a Texas precinct captain and done phonebanking. The best way to get involved is to learn about Barack's position on the issues and then volunteer in some way.

The campaign has been hard fought and it will take a while for the wounds to heal. But the only way we'll win in November is if we join together and pull. Welcome to the campaign!

Sharon

P.S. I'll do a friend request to you.

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By Scott from Australia May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

Hi Lisa,

Until I came across this site a few months ago I never had much admiration for America, or it's people (though I must admit it was all based on nothing but your nation's foreign policy and international behaviour). The words of your post, your courage and willingness to stand alongside your new comrades, are so inspirational, and, like so many other wonderful comments I have witnessed on these blogs, makes me realise how narrow-minded I was to judge a great people by the words and actions of their politicians. The words of Barack Obama led me here and I feel so very fortunate that I happened to hear them...welcome!

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By Michele May 9th 2008 at 5:48 am EDT

What is wonderful, Scott, is that FINALLY we will have in President Barack Obama a truly great American leader who will represent us with dignity and respect throughout the world.

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By Lisa from Vancouver, WA May 9th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Wow, thank you for your welcome. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but everyone has been very kind. I was sure I would find a lot of Hillary Bashing, but I am happy that I haven't.
Barack Obama would be very proud to read this thread, and I, for one, feel much more confident that I can stand behind Barack Obama as our president.
Thanks for your support, guys - and I will talk to the many Clinton supporters I know. Thanks again for understanding and respecting our feelings.

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By CatholicMamaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:59 am EDT

Welcome Lisa,
As Democrats we want the same principles and are determined to take back the White House. We need you. We need all HRC supporters and gladly welcome you to our family. Spread the word!
Stacey

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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 2:09 am EDT

Thank you, Lisa, for doing your part in moving this campaign and this country forward.

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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

Welcome Lisa. We need to work together to get the country back on track and with your help and other supporters we can do that.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

Lias please read this..

I would like to tell you mine now if you will listen. I am a white married 21 yrs female age 39 and mother of two ages 21 and 16. I differ from you as I have been an independant.
I support Obama not based on race religion or gender but because he relates to me in a way no other canidate has in my adult lifetime. I have normally done the vote for the lesser of the evils canidate and now gladly have the chance to actually vote FOR a canidate. As much as I liked Gore and Kerry even they did not have the impact Obama has in regards to my vote.
I have worked outside the home and also currently a housewife so I have seen it from all sides. I have strong democrat and republican family members and even some racist relatives.
This election isnt so much for me as it is my children and their future. I am uneducated (GED) and we live on a 30k a year income with no security (contract work) which includes no health care as well. We had all this at one time and life was grand as we felt we were going to make it but that all ended in the 90s and has steadily gotten worse. It started after the false promises of Bill Clinton and all the while Hillary supported him every step of the way. McCain is just the same as Bush on way to many policys to count.
I am sorry that you feel that strongly against Obama but in many ways Obama and Clinton have many same policy views just different ways to go about them.
Finally I would like to say that sexsism and racisim is only there if you see it when you look in the mirror. Everything in life starts with one being you and from there its simply step after step to change whatever may be ahead of you in the future..

God Bless You!

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By Henni May 9th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

Lisa, I supported Hillary when she announced to run for President. I love to have a great female being our POTUS and show the world. For me it was a process to switch to Obama. But once I got to know him I knew he represents what I am looking for in a President. Read one of his books, listen to some speeches or go over the issues here on the web page and I'm sure you will be happy to vote for him in November.

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By frstan May 9th 2008 at 2:30 am EDT

Good for you Lisa. We are glad to have you with us. :)

(and heck I was a Republican for 30 years before I got the light!)

:)

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By Lisa from Vancouver, WA May 9th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

April In Austin - I am speechless. You are amazing. You say you are not educated, but you are incredibly intelligent. Thank you for sharing with me. I can see your enthusiasm and your determination.

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 9th 2008 at 2:52 am EDT

Lisa,

Welcome to the Obama team, and thank you for your thoughtful post. I couldn't agree with you more!

We must all rally around and make sure that the Democrats get in office in the fall. This country cannot afford another "Bush" term, or almost dictatorship state, such as we have had to live with for the past 8 years. It is time for change, and we must do whatever we can to see that our Democratic candidate gets into office. It's time to move forward.

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

Welcome, welcome, welcome! So glad to have you here. Look around the site & I think you'll see that this is a great place to be. Thanks!

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By Anna-Maria May 9th 2008 at 6:38 am EDT

Well done!

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By Horace B. - Houston, TX May 9th 2008 at 9:50 am EDT

Welcome Lisa!

You are a part of one big family. We appreciate your courage and wisdom.

With your help, we can accomplish anything.

Lisa 08!

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By Jeremy May 9th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

This is my first comment on this site. I live in Spokane, WA, and I was wondering if/when Barack Obama would come to Oregon or Montana. Also, what cities in OR/MT do you think he'd be most likely to visit? I really want to see him in person before the primary is done, because I'm afraid he may not come nearby again.

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By JakeBarnes May 9th 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

I thought he was in Oregon for the next two days.

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

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By OhSusannaforObama May 9th 2008 at 1:29 am EDT

Hi Jeremy and Welcome to Obamaland! We're so happy you're here! I'm sorry I do not know the answer to your questions, but I am sure someone will in just a few seconds. Hang in there and someone will get to you.

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By Simone from Richmond, TX May 9th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

I have read on the previous blog that he will be in Oregon tomorrow.

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Yup.

He left DC for Oregon late this afternoon so I suspect he's there already.

The crew in Oregon said that had a busy, busy schedule for him there!

As far as Montana, I also hope he'll be returning back there again soon.

I read today that Governor Schweitzer's brother is HRC's paid Montana campaign chief.. :o(

When I read that, I thought.. Oh man, I hope his brother doesn't talk him into endorsing her right before the Montana election!!

I am VERY familiar with Montana as I have land in a town called Bigfork. From all the family and friends that I have there, I was shocked to hear that Gov. Schweitzer's bro would have anything to do with her campaign because Montanans LOVE Obama!

The one thing that I have to remember is... Governor Easely was also super popular in NC and look what good that did.. Senator Bayh is incredibly popular in Indiana and that turned out to be a big whoop-te-do.

I'm certain knowing Montanans like I do that they will go for Obama BIG TIME. If you go to the website "Fund Race" and click on the page that shows different colors for donations, Obama is doing much better than Clinton or McCain in the Bigsky State.

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

he's in portland, eugene and bend tomorrow i think.

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By Jeremy May 9th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Okay, I have looked at the Oregon site now. Do you think that I should wait for Barack to come to Montana instead? It seems the most populated cities in MT are much closer to me, about half the distance. Eugene, OR is a 7 hour drive for me, and I'm not sure my car would make it.

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 2:07 am EDT

jeremy,
probably a little ambitious to get to oregon by tomorrow at this point. he'll get to montana...join the montana listserv group and you should be kept in the loop.
(i've seen him twice in seattle...you totally gotta do it if you can!)

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By Jeremy May 9th 2008 at 2:30 am EDT

How do I get on the Montana listserv group? Is it the 'join Montana for Obama' link on the Montana page? I wish the campaign gave more advance notice...I looked on the Oregon webpage yesterday, and I saw no event. Do you think that Barack will continue his tour of states after Oregon, or start going to 'big' general-election states? I'll go to Eugene, OR if it's my last chance to see him...I just don't know.

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

yeah i think you can join the montana group and then opt in (or out) to be on the list.
looks like you can get a flight from spokane to eugene tomorrow for 400 bucks on alaska and it takes about 5-6 hours to get there (gotta stop in sea/pdx).

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 5:02 am EDT

Jeremy, boy you have a tough call. Yet, I am sure Obama will get to Montana before the GE. He loved Montana!

The only info I have is that Obama will be in Eugene, Oregon at the Unniversity of Oregon, Unniversity St/E 13th & Kincaid. Doors open at 5:45pm. Last time we waited in line for 3 1/2 hours but were lucky because those coming in shortly after that didn't make it in.

Nothing else has been reported except that it is free and first come-first serve basis.

OBAMA
~WE CAN'T WAIT!

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 5:19 am EDT

Sorry, there's been so many States. I didn't realize that Montana doesn't have their primaries until June 3rd. No worries... Obama will be in Montana be for that. Stay home, get out the vote and donate a few extra bucks, as it's going to be a long expensive haul with McCain, too!

Take care & Let's keep looking out for each other!

~YES WE CAN!

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

Hello Jerry :)

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By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

I'm sorry , its late, I cant read,

Hello Jeremy :)

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By SunMB May 9th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

Hi Jeremy. I passed through Spokane many times to and from Seattle & Pullman (WSU). I live in So. Cal now and am considering a trip to Oregon May 20. I think it is going to be crazy there --it's the great Pacific Northwest! You should definitely go if you can. I too am looking into getting the details to see if I can make the trip. I might even pick up my 76-yr-old mom in Seattle and make her come with me. I know it is going to be CrAzY!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Sunny,

Take your mom with you! xoxoxo ~~~ What a great Mother's Day gift.. Obama as our next president!!

:o)

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By New to This May 9th 2008 at 2:02 am EDT

CONTACT YOUR ACTION OREGON TEAM. YOU WILL FIND THEM ON THE OREGON STATE PAGE .

TO GET THERE CLICK THE STATES TAB, THEN SCROL TO OREGON AND CLICK.

I THINK THEY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU, AND IF YOU JOIN YOU PROBABLY GET EMAILS ON EVENTS.

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 9th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT

Jeremy,

Obama has already been to Montana, and from my understanding, he will be back here again in May.

I'm not sure of the date yet. He is in Oregon Saturday, someone on here must know the places and times.

Won't Happen | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 9th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

READ THIS

Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.
Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.

James

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By Norm May 9th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

Thanks again, J, for posting this.

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By Jonathan May 9th 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

As posted by blogger Obamacrat:

“Hillary’s Debt Will NOT Be Paid By Obama for America.

It is not legal to do so.

I secured this information personally from campaign HQ in a phone conversation with the Finance Chairman In Chicago at 2:40 P.M. EDT today Thursday, May 8th. I was asked to relay this information onto the blog by the Finance Chairman.

DONATE to Obama with Absolute Confidence.

There is no need to worry that your donations to Obama for America will go anywhere else.

None of the money you donate to Obama will be diverted to payoff Hillary Clinton’s debt.

Kill Any Rumor To The Contrary … and pass this along, please.

A rumor started about this based on some loose comments by Tim Russert.

Many here became worried and said they would stop donating if it was the case that HRC’s debt would be paid for by us. It Is Not The Case and it will not happen.

Why did I call HQ about this? I called because many bloggers had/have posted that they will not donate to the Obama campaign if Hillary’s debt is paid for by us / Obama for America.”

Don’t believe him (as trustworthy as he is ;o) ?? Call for yourself: 312-819-2008

I reposted it because you forgot the phone number. :) Call for yourself to confirm.

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By Daniel from Los Angeles, CA (I believe in Barack!) May 9th 2008 at 1:29 am EDT

thank you as always, for your positive approach to the negative postings.

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

But where does Dick Cheney fit into all of this?

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:24 am EDT

Didn't you hear? We built him a house in a backyard somewhere... umm where is that place again... Oh yeah his own doghouse... Giggles..

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

!!!!! i love it...

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Kee May 9th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama
Posted by dmurphy May 09, 2008 00:05AM
Rep. Donald Payne (D-10th Dist.), a New Jersey superdelegate who had been supporting Hillary Clinton for president, has switched his allegiance to Barack Obama.

"After careful consideration, I have reached the conclusion that Barack Obama can best bring about the change that our country so desperately wants and needs," Payne told The Star-Ledger for today's editions. It was "one of the most difficult decisions I have made," Payne said. "I've really been mulling it over for quite a while."

With Payne's switch Obama has the backing of five of New Jersey's 20 superdelegates. Clinton has 11, including Gov. Jon Corzine; three are uncommitted and one who has backed Clinton is wavering.

By announcing his support for Obama now, Payne said he hopes to help unite the party so it can focus on defeating Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, in November.

"At this particular time we need to really unite behind one candidate," Payne said. "It's time now for us to pull our party together. The quicker it's over, the better we'll be able to bring all of our forces together."

Payne said he endorsed Clinton "early on," at a time when he did not know whether Obama's candidacy "was just a trial balloon." As Obama secured one victory after another, "I did certainly have a great deal of pride in the fact that an African-American would do so well," said Payne, who is African-American.

Payne called Clinton "a good friend" whom he holds "in high regard." He said he had "worked closely" with both Hillary Clinton and President Clinton, "especially with international activities in Africa and Haiti." He said Hillary Clinton "ran a very aggressive campaign" but he did not blame her -- as some have -- for injecting race into the campaign.

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By Leo May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(still excited)

Here is a link:

Link

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By sb May 9th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

How is everyone tonight. I was able to donate enough miles today to bring an Obama supporter from New Jersey to Oregon. I would like to remind anyone that wants to get tickets via someone elses mile to try and doit at least 14 days ahead of time. I used AA miles and since it was less than 14 days I could not use the normal 25k miles. I needed to upgrade to an anytime ticket which is 50k miles and 60 dollars extra. At least it was for a good cause. Remember 14 days notice.

sb

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

great work!

Re: Supers for Barack, etc | Report to Admin

By ("AKA")4Obama/Biden"Fired UpinAZ" May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

Adrian I like the name:)

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By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

Hey, go to Link and see the 7.5 delegate difference. He has gained fourteen delegates since May 5. Two of them changed sides for the good of the party. This means a 16 superdelegate change. That's newsworty, eh!

Check out this graph of the delegate da-dip! Link

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By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

don't worry, be happy...

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By Henni May 9th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

Isaac, Barack got 14 supers since Monday, Hillary zero. She won two, but she lost another two. I'm the person who put the updates sometimes on the blog, and yes, I can't stand it they don't come out all together but we are on the right path. And we had 3 :) switching from Hillary to Barack.

on the RACE issue | Report to Admin

By kg May 9th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

When Hillary sank inside the hole she digged, many of all races including "Rural White Blue collor senior woman conservative under graduate" will be forced to pick Obama. Reasons: Democrats are not in the power, McCain is not conservative/poor/White enough for some.

As Obama has many races completely captured, youth, educated, urban captured, that will cover more than what will be left over in "Rural White Blue collor senior woman conservative under graduate" if at all he can not pick a VP who can not bring them back.

BILL CLINTON is playing the "RACE CARD" with TRUST that he can CAPTIVATE all African-American after Nomination.

why cant we believe the same with opposite group.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

Havent you heard? We have that 2 football size sinkhole here in Texas and I am sure its big enough for them to be comfortable.

Seriously though race or gender should not be given the time of day. If I had one wish it would be for world peace and therefore eleminate race and gender issues.

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By Robert from Park City, UT May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

Welcome . . .

It’s been a long road son,
And it won’t be stopping soon
Been in Boston ‘n down to Baton Rouge,
Seen some cars broke on the side the road
But me an’ this caravan we jes’ fix it up an’ go,
Crossed the land with a bent rim an’ a squeaky wheel,
Found myself in the rusted belt of the land of steel.
Talked to farmers, talked t’ city folk,
Don’t we both know the pains just days from bein’ broke.
Tore my bootstrap off,
Picked my self up too many times,
New workin’ boots ‘d be just fine.
‘cept I'm the wanderin’ kind.
So I’ll use ma walking shoes,
n’ keep walking down the line.
I talked to demicans n’ republocrats,
‘n I know we ain’t the same,
But if there’s a thing that we all want:
it’s change.

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By Leo May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

Let us stay positive and root for our candidate, Barack Obama.

This is not just about a new President, this is about US, we the people.

GO OBAMA!

YES WE CAN!

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By Sabrina ♥s her new President! May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

Welcome!!! *rolls out the welcome mat*

Its great news that you and your family are considering Barack Obama as the next president.

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By FORUS50 May 9th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

Welcome!! and thank you for sharing why you like Barack. I think he will make the U.S. proud again and will be intelligent, confident and humble in his role as POTUS.

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 9th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

Of course you're welcome, so's your family.. and I'm glad you were able to see Senator Obama's interviews today.. we're also very happy you'll be voting for him! Where are you from?

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By Justin May 9th 2008 at 1:37 am EDT

Welcome aboard, let's beat John McCain. I'm a proud democrat. I would have voted for Hillary if she had won. They're similar on policy, what matters is that we get a dem in. Thanks for joining and hopefully you can convince other Hillary backers to come along as well.

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By Connie from Menlo Park, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

Of course we welcome you! Glad to hear you are opening your ears to him. When I was deciding, I had orginally been attached to Hillary, but the more I watched his speeches, listened to what he said, researched his record (check out the Library of Congress website), and read up on his positions, I became convinced he is the candidate for me.

Glad to have you and your family here with our Obama family.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:39 am EDT

Welcome to the blog!!

Feel free to ask questions.

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By Leo May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

I have been following this thing since January and I have been an Obama supporter during this time. Obama can do this and he CAN unite this country like never before. I have believed that and still do. All the negativity they have thrown out there has not fazed me.

Come aboard, be positive, and be happy!!!!

GO OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By Veritas May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Welcome! There's a nationwide voter registration event going on this Saturday. Please join us! It's a non-partisan event - we're just trying to get as many people registered for the fall as possible. It would be a great time to meet other members of the "Obama family". I've canvassed and phone-banked and volunteered and hands-down - the people I've met through this campaign have been the nicest and most welcoming ever.

Also, if you want to learn more about Barack Obama, I'd highly recommend reading his two books, Dreams of My Father and Audacity of Hope. The first one is the story of him growing up and how he ended up running for Illinois Senate. The second one lays out all of his policy proposals in a very clear and sensible manner. Plus - the books are extremely well written and easy to read (not like dry textbooks).

Again, welcome!! Glad to have you aboard the O-Train.

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

OF COURSE WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS. WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT, AND TO READ YOU KIND WORDS FOR THE CANDIDATE WE HAVE BEEN SUPPORTING.

YOU ARE RIGHT WE SHOULD ALL STAY POSITIVE - THIS IS WHAT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS ALL ABOUT. IT IS A CHALLENGE ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU FEEL YOUR CANDIDATE IS GETTING ROUGHED UP - BUT IT IS THE EXAMPLE THAT IS SET AT THE TOP - BY THE GREAT MAN HIMSELF: BARACK OBAMA.

YES WE CAN!!!

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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

Glad to have you. Welcome aboard.

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By Michelle B May 9th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:32 am EDT

Welcome and I hope you make yourself at home here. Just to start off here is my welcome post to those Hillary supporters and undecideds .

Well I thank you for your opinion. I would like to tell you mine now if you will listen. I am a white married 21 yrs female age 39 and mother of two ages 21 and 16. I differ from you as I have been an independant.
I support Obama not based on race religion or gender but because he relates to me in a way no other canidate has in my adult lifetime. I have normally done the vote for the lesser of the evils canidate and now gladly have the chance to actually vote FOR a canidate. As much as I liked Gore and Kerry even they did not have the impact Obama has in regards to my vote.
I have worked outside the home and also currently a housewife so I have seen it from all sides. I have strong democrat and republican family members and even some racist relatives.
This election isnt so much for me as it is my children and their future. I am uneducated (GED) and we live on a 30k a year income with no security (contract work) which includes no health care as well. We had all this at one time and life was grand as we felt we were going to make it but that all ended in the 90s and has steadily gotten worse. It started after the false promises of Bill Clinton and all the while Hillary supported him every step of the way. McCain is just the same as Bush on way to many policys to count.
I am sorry that you feel that strongly against Obama but in many ways Obama and Clinton have many same policy views just different ways to go about them.
Finally I would like to say that sexsism and racisim is only there if you see it when you look in the mirror. Everything in life starts with one being you and from there its simply step after step to change whatever may be ahead of you in the future..

God Bless You!

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:33 am EDT

Im also in Texas.. Austin Texas to be more specific..

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 9th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

Welcome Jon,

We're happy to have you on the Obama boards and campaign. We have alot of fun here and sometimes we're goofy and playful, but we also get alot of work done, as the results of Barack's success show.

I'm glad you and your family are all aboard!

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 3:07 am EDT

Welcome! I think you're really going to be please being here. Thank you for sharing your story. We're very glad you're here! :)

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By Mr. NOBEL President Obama & Vice-President Biden I Trust and RESPECT! May 9th 2008 at 5:49 am EDT

Welcome Together We Can! Enjoy. :)

Link

WEST VIRGINIA | Report to Admin

By Persian Fan May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

Dear West Viginia folk!

Why would you want to follow a campaign that has at best deceived you?
Since Super Tuesday, Hillary's campaign needed 65%-35% wins in each and every State to catch up to OBAMA. Have they bombarded you with this fact or preferred you to follow the Jeremiah Wright story etc.?
I've known for 3 months that it is's been over. Primaries are about delegates. And yet the campaign and the media dragged you along.
Dragged you along in hopes that the "popular argument" might work.
Finally, since Super Tuesday, OBAMA has been getting superdelagate endorsements 10-1 compared to Hillary. 10-1!!!!
It isn't making headline news. And your campaign is ignoring it.

Would you want to vote for this much deception? A campaign that raises money from wealthy lobbyists and votes from blue-collar voters? Please respect yourselves more. You deserve to!

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By Nashfan for Obama in Phoenix, who has had "ENOUGH!" May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

The race for the democratic presidential nomination is not over yet. We cannot relax until Barack has officially won the nomination.

Let us continue to work hard to make sure Barack wins the nomination.

Please continue to call.

Please donate to my fund raising page.

Link

Obama for POTUS!

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By Connie from Menlo Park, CA May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

I second that! Keep making calls! We can finish this up sooner the harder we continue to work.

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By April in Austin with the magic 8 ball May 9th 2008 at 2:35 am EDT

Pocket change for real CHANGE!

FR--Link

Small amounts can make a BIG difference!

My fundraiser has been loney lately so please donate today.

Who is Cindy “No, Not My Tax Returns” McCain? | Report to Admin

By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

What do we know about her? We know she forced John “Tricare on a Tirade” McCain to sign a prenuptial agreement. You know, nothing says pride and trust like a pre-nup. If this is what she thinks of him, why should the American people vote for him? Why doesn’t she drop the pre-nup, if he is so devoted to her, just as he would be to all Americans? Oh, probably because he’d file for divorce in a New York minute and take half the diamond-plated keg with him.

Why won’t she release her tax returns? Perhaps, his voting record will perfectly align with her family’s $100 million in investments. Nah, can’t happen… McCain would never be influenced by the likes of Keating and the hordes of Airbus lobbyists around him. What about the Rockefeller precedent? When Nixon resigned, and Rockefeller was up for being Ford’s VP his whole family released their investments! Why? Because the American people have a right to know how their President or Vice President might be affected by their family’s personal interests.
Is Cindy going to put all that money in a blind trust to prevent conflict-of-interest? This is basic information the USA needs to know about a Presidential candidate’s family’s $100 million in investments!

Re: Who is Cindy “No, Not My Tax Returns” McCain? | Report to Admin

By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

you know, this story has bothered me all day...i mean, she just flat out REFUSES to open up her tax returns? can you even IMAGINE the hell fire if michelle had done that? but beside that, why would anyone be concerned about their tax return (we already know what she's worth) if everything is legit?

Can Someone Please Answer This For Me? | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

Has anyone ever asked the Clintons or the pundits that if Hillary was such a strong contender, with the backing of "hard-working white people" why her campaign is damn near bankrupt?

If she had momentum and had the will of voters behind her, why is she having so many money problems? This is a legitimate question because it stands to reason that if a large amount of people were with her and behind her candidacy, then she'd be pulling in a cool 25, 30 or 40 mil every month.

I'm asking this because I want to know what their spin has been on this question. It's really bothering me.

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By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Taliese...

Don't let the spin bother you anymore. The race is over. We need to focus our energy on McCain. It isn't worth it to even talk about HRC unless it is positive from this point forward.

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

I just look forward to the day when she says, "It's over. I'm done."

I still expect her to pull a rabbit out of her hat. She always does. Until then my guard will remain up. lol

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By Obama's Knights May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

… Because Mrs. Clinton only accepts donations at 3 am.

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

lol

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By Ron Texas May 9th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

You just answered the question. If you see this, then I'm sure others see also.....
HRC is bankrupt, and it don't make sense to keep campaigning to a lost cause.

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By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 2:02 am EDT

This perplexes me: the Clinton campaign has money. The problem she can't touch it. A large portion of the money that she hauled into her campaign went towards the general election. Her plan (I am guessing) was to win the primaries on name recognition and policy wonking and then fight bitterly the attacks of Republicans in the general. I wonder what happens to the all that money she has stashed away.

Kill em with Kindness!!!! | Report to Admin

By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

We are so good about recognizing and not engaging with trolls of any knid on this site. It is now our turn to start policing ourselves!!!

NO MORE NEGATIVE HRC BLOGGING!!!

We need to be thinking now about the transition to the general election and we will need all the support we can get.

If you have to vent...focus on McCain or Bush or Fixed News.

We are the welcoming committee and we need to start making that adjustment....BITE YOUR TONGUES

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By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

We should start answering any negative HRC post with an overly positive one. I know it sounds crazy but the race is over and we need to put our animosities to the side.

THE SOONER THE BETTER!!!

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By Steven from Columbia, MO May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

I agree not to be negative to HRC, but I am against her being on the ticket. And that is because for so many reasons Sebelius is one of us and helps us more than HRC would!

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By Leo May 9th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

Steve, I agree, but for now I stay positive. Wait and see how things roll out. Obama himself says it's too soon to talk about VP.

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By Musicians4Obama May 9th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

I don't agree with that. There is a lot that has been done that I will remember always. For example some of the racial stuff. I never knew they could be like that.

Instead, I will just be cordial and welcoming but I will not pander and pour it on thick. To the credit of the HRC supporters -- they are intelligent and will recognize that as coming on too strong. I will be myself and I will keep it positive. But I will not insult there intelligence by laying it on thick.

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By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

I am not saying that we should pander...but we should be objective and understand what we are trying to accomplish.

The Primary race is over...so how can any negative HRC comment help Obama at this point.

I am not saying we need to poor it on thick, but rather eliminate the negativity that has built up over the past few months.

The sooner the better.

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By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

Great idea. I suggest you copy your original comment and paste it on Hillary's community blog, too.

Let's see how many Hillary supporters wanna come over and make nice.

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By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

I have been over there, trying to have reasonable conversations and if you're not saying stuff like "Whooo Hillary!!! You can still win!!", they aren't trying to hear you. I say let Barack kill them with kindness. That's why I'm supporting him, because he has the temperament to put up with this gorilla warfare from the HRC campaign. I'm gonna continue to work hard to support him. And if that includes getting snarky every now and then, so be it.

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

Ryan,

Your post is commendable, but I think it's going to take some of us a bit longer to get over this. Myself included. Even your party elders agree that this "healing" process won't happen overnight. This woman has done severe damage and it's going to take a lot more than wishful thinking and positive posts recommending that we all play nice for now.

Although this blog is a place for us to support our candidate, it also acts as a refuge for us to share our cares and concerns as well as our frustrations. This too is part of the healing process. Being able to vent.

Again, I agree with what you're doing, I just think you need to understand that this is going to take some time. Although I'm a Republican, I know a lot of people here are still very bitter over what she's done to the Democratic party, but most importantly I share in their bitterness over what she's done to this country. She's driven a wedge in it.

HRC has done a great amount of damage, Ryan and it's going to take a leader like Barack to put things back together. But it's also going to take patience and understanding from everyone involved.

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By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

Yes, Taliese, you totally get it. This is a community blog, which means that we use it to spread information, socialize, and...vent. If you don't have anything to vent about, then that's great. But there are many of us who are *drumroll please* bitter about how this race has been run by HRC. This race is just a microcosm of the problem with politics as usual. And I want to be able to talk about my feelings and know that I won't be told that those feelings are wrong and to just get over it. It's kinda hard to forgive someone of something that they keep doing. Since HRC is the one running the negative campaign, the responsibility is on her to raise the truce flag, tell her surrogates to stop making inflammatory statements (Carville questioning Obama's set of cojones, for example), and start running on her own strengths without making up lies about Obama.

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 2:26 am EDT

Jara,

I agree. I don't want the "thought police" inspecting every post I write for venom, because trust me, it's gonna be there. Like I said above, I'm still angry and as you've said, it doesn't help that she's still tossing Molotov cocktails at us.

On the other hand, I understand where Ryan is coming from. So I guess we should all just be patient with each other. Know that some of us are ready to turn the other cheek, and respect that, while others are still licking wounds that won't heal because Mrs. Clinton keeps throwing salt on them.

:-)

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

I'm all for moving on, but I think it's a mistake for us to think this is over. Even Barack agrees. He said he's not the nominee yet since SHE is a "formidable opponent."

Like I said, until she pulls out, my guard will be up and I don't trust her because she's capable of anything. Her racist comments today prove this.

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By Musicians4Obama May 9th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

I agree that it is a mistake to think this is over until he is declared the nominee and she pledges her support to him.

HRC should not continue to make the kind of statements she made yesterday because it will only come back to hurt her in the future. People do remember these kinds of things.

What I was trying to say before is that, it is possible to state your case in a positive way without being offensive or rude. I hope we will all do that. Tell it like it is - but stay positive.
Yes We Can.

Re: Kill em with Kindness!!!! | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

See my above post to Ryan. :-)

Re: Kill em with Kindness!!!! | Report to Admin

By Musicians4Obama May 9th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

I'd say we Agree!

Re: Kill em with Kindness!!!! | Report to Admin

By Taube May 9th 2008 at 4:03 am EDT

google Obama nd Muslim or Obama and Hamas and see what REALLY nasty stuff looks like.

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By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

I AGREE. BUT PLEASE DO NOT THINK THIS IS OVER - AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PHONE CALLS - WEST VIRGINIA IA INSURMOUTABLE - BUT WE CAN NARROW THE GAP.

ON HILLARY'S USA INTERVIEW WHERE SHE MADE HER UNFORTUNATE REMARKS - I LOOKED UP THE AP ARTICLE SHE REFERS TO - THE ARTICLE WAS 4 DAYS AGO - AND THE POLL WAS IN APRIL - SO AT THE HEIGHT OF THE BITTER AND WRIGHT (PHASE1) CONTROVERSIES - SO HE WOULD HAVE BEEN AT A LOW - NOW CLEARLY IN INDIANA HE GOT A PORTION OF THAT VOTE - WHICH WAS THE CROWD SHE WAS PLAYING HARDEST TO - GAS TAX, AND ELITISM. THE PRESS NEEDS TO NOT JUST REPORT EVERYTHING ANY POLITICIAN SAYS - THEY SHOULD INVESTIGATE WHETHER IT'S BASIS IS TRUE. THEY ALLOW POLITICIANS TO FRAME THE ARGUMENT - AND THEY DO NOT OFFER ANY DISPUTE - AS THOUGH THAT MIGHT NOT BE OBJECTIVE JOURNALISM. SO HER ARGUMENT WHILE CLEARLY BEING DIVISIVE, AND OFFENSIVE TO SOME - IS ERRONEOUS. SHE IS GRASPING AT STRAWS.

Re: Kill em with Kindness!!!! | Report to Admin

By President Obama!!! May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

That's true!We should start courting HRC supporters.
However, she keeps throwing bad stuff that makes one react. Like May 7 divisive statements.

Re: Kill em with Kindness!!!! | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

It's hard as heck to kind when she's still tossing spit balls and poison darts. The sooner she steps aside, the better.

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By Hope In Texas May 9th 2008 at 3:16 am EDT

Exactly! It would be easier if she didn't keep on saying inflammatory things.

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By Leo May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Ryan: Thank you ... I'm in......:-)

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By Rachel Hussein- A Foot Soldier in the Obama/Biden army May 9th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

Sorry Ryan: I wish you well, but I don't care for it.

still awake | Report to Admin

By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

Hey, the grand people at demcomwatch.blogspot.com are still awake and have posted the latest superdelegate defection. Http://demcomwatch.blogspot.co m

They rock!

Re: still awake | Report to Admin

By Sarah from Middletown, CT May 9th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

oops!

Link

Re: still awake | Report to Admin

By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. May 9th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

Thank you!

Re: still awake | Report to Admin

By fholley May 9th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

was just posting about the new NJ super. Yes we can.

*** Breaking: Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA; For PUBLIC OPTION♪♥ May 9th 2008 at 1:39 am EDT

*****BREAKING NEWS:
Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama
by Robert Schwaneberg/The Star-Ledger Friday May 09, 2008, 12:05 AM

Thank you Congressman Payne.

Link

This is a net of +2 compared to Clinton.

Superdelegate update (does not include this new one): Link

Re: *** Breaking: Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! May 9th 2008 at 1:41 am EDT

7 supers and counting!!!

Re: *** Breaking: Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Henni May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

Since Monday Barack 14, Hillary zero. (she won two, she lost two)

Re: *** Breaking: Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By Donna Henderson,NV May 9th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

Woo Hoo that steady drip is really coming along.

Yes We Can and without the creative math scenario.

~DANCING IN CIRCLES~

HRC is busy talking and the SD's are busy Walking YES!

Re: *** Breaking: Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

fu@#ing sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

Re: *** Breaking: Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama | Report to Admin

By frstan May 9th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

yeah? well how bout this:

Added Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR) for Obama

The Numbers | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! May 9th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

Alright, the Next 3 contests...

Worst Case Scenario
West Virginia Clinton 70%
Clinton 20
Obama 8

Kentucky Clinton 70%
Clinton 36
Obama 15

Oregon Obama wins 60%
Obama 31
Clinton 21

Final would be
Clinton 77
Obama 56

Obama over the top...more pledged delegates. Nominee. Period. End of Story.

What I expect...
Clinton wins WV 60%
Clinton 17
Obama 11

Clinton wins KY 60%
Clinton 31
Obama 20

Obama wins Oregoan by 60%
Obama 31
Clinton 21

Final tally
Clinton 69
Obama 62

Clinton nets only 7 delegates and Obama goes over the top in elected delegates. Nominee. Period. End of Story.

May 20th, I'm ready!

Re: The Numbers | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 9th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Nice. :-)

Re: The Numbers | Report to Admin

By Carol May 9th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

I dont think Obama is going to even bother contesting WV and Kentucky I think he will just concede those two states. He might hold a rally but there but thats about it. I think he will focus on Oregon.

Carol

Re: The Numbers | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! May 9th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

I think we'll deliver a smackdown in OR.

I think it's best to concede those states.

Re: The Numbers | Report to Admin

By S v K May 9th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Our losses in WV will be far worse than that.....

Be prepared for a 72+ smackdown in WV and similar in Kentucky.....

SvK

Re: The Numbers | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! May 9th 2008 at 2:45 am EDT

That's a little extreme. I don't think it'll be that bad. Unless undecideds break to her by more than 70%.

Re: The Numbers | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 2:09 am EDT

YES HE WILL FOCUS ELSEWHERE - BUT WE SHOULD ALL CAMPAIGN - WE REALLY CANNOT PREDICT WHAT CAMPAIGN CLINTON IS GOING TO DO. SO MAKE PHONE CALLS AND HELP NARROW THAT GAP.

ALSO IT IS GOOD PREP FOR THE GENERAL.

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 9th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

TY Issac!

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Jamal - It's not Mr. Obama, It's President Obama! May 9th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

All I have to say is

Cool!

Thanks for your work Guy!

Re: Pimpimg Info | Report to Admin

By Reggie; Who Just Signed Up For An 8 Year Tour Of "O"-Duty!!! May 9th 2008 at 3:58 am EDT

You did good Guy, stay on point!!

mmmmmm | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:41 am EDT

I just made myself a chocolate milkshake. mmmmm. and i don't even usually drink milk! I must be feeling frisky....

Re: mmmmmm | Report to Admin

By BonnieB from Iowa May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

Ooooh, that sounds good. I'm stuck in a hotel room (out on business) and it would cost a fortune to get a milkshake at this hour. Please enjoy yours twice as much for me?

Re: mmmmmm | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

done!

Breaking News! | Report to Admin

By Leah from Houston, TX May 9th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Breaking News!

Congressman Payne, NJ superdelegate, switches from Clinton to Obama

Link

.

Re: STAY KIND TO CLINTON | Report to Admin

By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

HRC did make Obama stronger.

Yes, she may say some things that will piss us off in the next few weeks, but we need to stay above it.

She is an amazing, historic candidate and I welcome all of her supporters with open arms.

Re: STAY KIND TO CLINTON | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden May 9th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

Actually, she brought fame to the President.

Remember He started out as a no body, but because he was running against the name Clinton, people listened to him.

And once they heard him , they liked him, once they liked him, they listened to what he was saying, then they loved him.

So thank you hrc, you actually helped us. So I like that about you. Maybe that is what your intentions were all along. thank you.

Re: STAY KIND TO CLINTON | Report to Admin

By Michelle B May 9th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

yeah but we've come with some good answers so far!

Re: STAY KIND TO CLINTON | Report to Admin

By I.believe "ready to work hard to get Barry elected" May 9th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

1. I think she looked rather nice in the powder or baby blue pants suit (you know the Tuesday night outfit).
2. She has fortitude

Re: STAY KIND TO CLINTON | Report to Admin

By Jara from CA May 9th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

You can be kind to Hillary here.

Link

Let's fight back on these trolls' lies. Donate a $1 (or $5 if you can afford it) for every time a troll posts a lie about Obama on here. In case you get the urge to write something nasty to them, just correct the lie and then donate. Let their nastiness help our candidate. We can consider it a troll contribution.

I'll start by providing the link to my personal fundraising page below.

Link

If you can't donate, then provide a link to your personal fundraising page or a link to the HQ donation page for easy access to first-time donors.

Re: STAY KIND TO CLINTON | Report to Admin

By Bleuceruleum May 9th 2008 at 2:37 am EDT

Okay: Senator Clinton, I despise your lack of integrity and honor, but I thank you for giving my chosen candidate hell with your slants and lies. He is a much stronger candidate now and this was a great gift.

I am sad everyone cannot be a winner and sincerely hope you can find the grace to be an honorable loser. At the end of the February 21st debate you said, "I am honored, I am honored to be here with Barack Obama." At that moment I felt a great affection for you, and I thank you for your words. Now is the time you can show your words were sincere.

The manner in which you step down is going to determine how those of us who have the deepest admiration, indeed love, for our candidate will accept whatever role you and your supporter play in the remaining months. Show me you do have integrity and honor.

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

Technically, Obama would be considered more liberal based upon his voting record, as he was dubbed with having the most liberal voting record in the U.S. Senate. As far as individual issues go, you can click the "Issues" tab in the menu above ^^^ (right below Obama's picture at the top of the screen) and click on any sub-tab for more information.

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By Sara G May 9th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

Welcome! I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to sit and watch his interviews today and giving him a chance. We all appreciate it. Please let us know if you have any questions!

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By New to This May 9th 2008 at 1:59 am EDT

HE HAS PROGRESSIVE POSITIONS ON THE ISSUES, BUT IS A FISCAL CONSERVATIVE. THE LABEL TAX AND SPEND LIBERL REALLY DOES NOT APPLY (AND THE REPUBLICANS NEW PRACTICE IS BORROW AN SPEND - WHICH IS FRANKLY MUCH WORSE - TOTALLY IRRESPONSIBLE). SO FOR ANY PROGRAM OBAMA IS ADDING TO THE BUDGET HE WILL GENERALLY NOT ADD COST - INSTEAD HE WILL INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF SPENDING - AND CUT COSTS OR PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE PROVEN INEFFECTIVE.

FROM THEIR POSITIONS ON THE ISSUES IN THIS PRIMARY RACE - THEY ARE ABOUT THE SAME THOUGH - THEY ARE NOT FAR APART ON THE ISSUES. 95 - 98% THE SAME. THEIR BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN MY VIEW IS ON CAMPAIGN FINANCING - WHERE OBAMA RAISES ALL OF HIS $$ FROM US - THE VOTERS, AND NOT FROM FEDERAL LOBBYISTS AND SPECIAL INTEREST PACS (CLINTON DOES ACCEPT THIS FINANCING).

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By Darlene from Elizabeth NJ - who wants a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian for President May 9th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT

Could you take the caps lock off ? My eyeballs just fell out....

Re: I am Hillary Supporter ? What do you think ? | Report to Admin

By Wendy Wilson May 9th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

My republican coworker in Texas today told me there is only ONE senate vote difference between Clinton and McCain. Not sure if it's true, but interesting....

We also talked about how McCain wants to put ultra-conservative justices on the Supreme Court and he said "well, that's OK with me". (even though he previously told me he might not vote for McCain, would consider a vote for Obama - more against McCain, but a vote for us is a vote!)

I had to remind him that McCains Senate votes do not support his rhetoric of the Supreme Court nominations. They are in stark contrast of each other. And pro-choice women should be very fearful of a McCain presidency after his comments about the Supreme Court yesterday.

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By New to This May 9th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

I THINK THAT IS HOW OBAMA GETS ALL THOSE WOMEN BACK ON BOARD FOR THE GENERAL - PROCHOICE WOMEN WILL HAVE A REAL PROBLEM TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN - THAT STUFF IS TOO SERIOUS TO GET ALL HUFFY ABOUT.

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By Heather in WA May 9th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

newtothis, can you turn off
your caps lock, sweetpea?
.....it's makin' my eyes hurt.
thanks! :)

West Virginia | Report to Admin

By Obama all the way May 9th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

Why isn't Obama campaigning in West Virginia. One poll shows him down 40 in West virginia. It would be terribly embarrassing if he lost badly in that state. Why isn't he campaigning there ?

Re: West Virginia | Report to Admin

By Carol May 9th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

He is going to lose bad there thats why Hilary is going on she wants to rub it in imo. BUt he is right in not bothering, just concede it to her.

Carol

Re: West Virginia | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 9th 2008 at 2:08 am EDT

We are.
We are calling and he will be there.

Re: West Virginia | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

He will be.. and we have our ground people there and of course we are phone calling.. it'll happen.

HQ: We Need A Mother's Day Ad... | Report to Admin

By TrinityLee May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

Something that shows mothers as being the cornerstone of this society and the center of the family. Caring for the things that matter. Don't forget the mother's in uniform and those that work hard to support their family.

Just an indea...

[This is a repost of a blog I started earlier. There are a few suggestion's from other's; simply click my name and take a look at the comments from the previous post.]

Re: HQ: We Need A Mother's Day Ad... | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 9th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

This would be wonderful to air in West Virginia and Kentucky this Sunday.

Day dedicated to Hillary | Report to Admin

By President Obama!!! May 9th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

Yeah, I think we should dedicate a day to HRC. We should all point positive things about her and wish her all the best. This was not a campaign against HRC, but for America and the World that is tired of fear mongering and wars. It is important to remember that: This is not a campaign against Hillary, but for America.

Re: Day dedicated to Hillary | Report to Admin

By Ryan from Jersey - This One is voting for That One! May 9th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

we need to be careful not to seem disingenous. It would be too soon for that.

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