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By Melissa from TX Apr 7th 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

so close!

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Apr 7th 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

Congrats!

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By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 12:20 am EDT

You know, if it didn't take three hours for my computer to load the blog page, I would have a shot if being in the top fifty by then end of the primary season...sigh

How is everyone tonight? Hopefully the site won't have difficulties like last night. It was the first time I was in bed before three in a month.

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By Seth Apr 8th 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

Can Hillary Win? *** Link ***

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By tolerance Apr 8th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

Awesome! love 'em! Obama 08 baby! gotta love this: hillary now has student volunteer program for the summer...haha wonder where she's getting all these wonderful ideas. looks like she doesn't wanna get left behind. wasn't it her last year at the outset of the campaign that insisted that her supporters were fully grown caucus-goers while Obama's supporters were in their teens? apparently, had she known then what she knows now, she would have taken to this campaign differently.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

HRC Colombia ties don't stop with Penn

Mark Penn isn’t the only Hillary Rodham Clinton supporter on the wrong side of the Colombia trade agreement.

The Democratic-leaning advocacy firm the Glover Park Group, former home to Clinton campaign spokesman Howard Wolfson, signed a $40,000 per month contract with the government of Colombia in April of 2007 to promote the very agreement that Clinton now rails against on the presidential campaign trail.

That means Glover Park Group was arguing the same position on the free trade agreement as has Penn, the contentious Clinton strategist and Burson-Marsteller chief executive who lost his campaign job over the weekend after The Wall Street Journal revealed that he’d met with Colombian officials to plot strategy on the pact.

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By Balloons Across America Apr 8th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

let's hope that after PA, she won't need them!!!
wouldn't that be great....

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

Hillary Clinton has proved during the past few months that she is a fighter, that she is tenacious, and that she is in the race to win. There's just one problem. She's already lost.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Fineman: Hillary's time may be up

By Bill Steigerwald
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, April 5, 2008

With fresh polls showing Hillary Clinton's huge lead over Barack Obama shrinking in the Pennsylvania primary, it was time to pick the politically savvy brain of Pittsburgh native Howard Fineman. The veteran Newsweek senior political correspondent/columnist and NBC analyst happened to be in New York City when I talked to him by telephone Thursday. But he's been busy studying Pennsylvania's latest poll results, talking to party insiders in Pittsburgh and Philly and interviewing likely Democrat voters:
Q: With Obama making up so much ground here, is the Democrats' primary effectively over for Hillary Clinton?

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

What Was Hillary Thinking?

Picking Mark Penn to run her campaign speaks volumes.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

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Why is this Link going through my mind every time i think about the Clintons ???

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA Apr 8th 2008 at 7:07 am EDT

Last time you were in 10th place, now you're in 1st. I smell a Clinton.

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By SHERYL Apr 8th 2008 at 9:00 am EDT

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Obama all the Way!

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By SHERYL Apr 8th 2008 at 9:00 am EDT

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By KJ Apr 8th 2008 at 9:31 am EDT

MUST READ!!!

GREAT ARTICLE!!!!

The two adult sons of Governor Doyle, 62, both black and both adopted, spoke to him with fervor about Mr. Obama’s vision of a multiracial country. Then Mr. Doyle’s young grandson piled on.

“He’s a complete Barackomaniac,” Mr. Doyle said in a phone interview. “When I asked him why, he said, ‘I think he’s really going to work hard for us.’ I thought, that’s it through the eyes of a 7-year-old. ‘He’ll work hard,’ and ‘for us.’ ”

In the Illinois primary, Mr. ElShareif voted for Mr. Obama. His daughter, thrilled, sent him an Obama sign, which he displays in his convenience store near the University of Chicago.

“The neighbors and the students come in now and say, ‘We like your sign,’ ” Mr. ElShareif said. “Maybe these young people know something we don’t.”

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 7th 2008 at 11:44 pm EDT

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 7th 2008 at 11:46 pm EDT

i'm on my slow computer tonight because i saw a zero! congrats Walt! ;)

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 7th 2008 at 11:45 pm EDT

"Barack Obama: He's not who you think he is."

Thus spake William Kristol in the NYT today, describing McCain & the Republicans' likeliest line of attack against Obama in the general election.

He continued:

"The supporting evidence would come from his left-wing voting record in Illinois and Washington, spiced up with fun video clips of Reverend Wright."

Read that again. The Right's telegraphing something important here.

What Kristol's really saying is this: We [conservatives & Republicans] need to take advantage of and build on the ignorance of the American people. We need to nourish and maximize the electorate's fears and ignorance. We need to whip up their fears about big government, tax-and-spend liberalism, and America-hating. We need to make voters believe that Barack Obama supports what they deplore.

The Politics of Fear. The Politics of Ignorance. We've lived it for seven-plus years now. We know it well. We know how powerful it can be.

So taking Kristol's cue, it seems to me that WE need to work to OVERCOME TWO THINGS amongst the electorate: FEAR and IGNORANCE.

And we can do it by helping to make Barack Obama FAMILIAR to people. By telling his story. Spreading the word. Canvassing neighborhoods. Talking to neighbors. Not being shy about suddenly bringing up politics with acquaintances & strangers – in the grocery store, waiting in line, whatever. Having campaign literature at the ready – there's TONS of excellent downloadable literature.

One idea: the first couple chapters of "Audacity of Hope" struck me as especially powerful. Instead of handing out copies of the book, what about photocopying the first couple chapters to hand out to people? "Fair use" I'd say!.

Another: toting around a cloth bag with an inch's worth of campaign literature; light, easy to carry around & pass stuff out.

Having a 30-second oral narrative at the ready, on "Why I support Barack Obama for POTUS". And then a dozen stories more, in your head, about his personal life, legislative accomplishments, etc. Oodles of Barack stories on the tip-o-the-tongue and ready to go!

Working to Overcome FEAR and IGNORANCE with the TRUTH.

Working to make Barack Obama as abidingly familiar to folks in our communities as he is to us.

That about sums up how I'm feeling about the task ahead.

Thanks, Bill Kristol (you execrable neo-con! Naw, just kiddin' Billy Boy! Hardy-har-har!! ) for helping me think about it.

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By Life as a Wave Apr 7th 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

Great ideas

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By awake Apr 7th 2008 at 11:51 pm EDT

Great ideas! Yes, we have to be quick and be able to say with conviction WHY we support Barack as POTUS! And clear answers to the attacks, i.e. Rev. Wright- explain the comments in their larger context- make it personal if you can- i.e. I wouldn't leave my church for disagreeing with some comments...and believe me- as a progressive Catholic, I could have left many times.

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By Anne933 Apr 7th 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

Great idea
Among the facts I suggest we all need is:
By Lawrence Korb
April 3, 2008

In 1961, a young African-American man, after hearing President John F. Kennedy's challenge to, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country," gave up his student deferment, left college in Virginia and voluntarily joined the Marines.

In 1963, this man, having completed his two years of service in the Marines, volunteered again to become a Navy corpsman. (They provide medical assistance to the Marines as well as to Navy personnel.)

The man did so well in corpsman school that he was the valedictorian and became a cardiopulmonary technician. Not surprisingly, he was assigned to the Navy's premier medical facility, Bethesda Naval Hospital, as a member of the commander in chief's medical team, and helped care for President Lyndon B. Johnson after his 1966 surgery. For his service on the team, which he left in 1967, the White House awarded him three letters of commendation.

What is even more remarkable is that this man entered the Marines and Navy not many years after the two branches began to become integrated.

While this young man was serving six years on active duty, Vice President Dick Cheney, who was born the same year as the Marine/sailor, received five deferments, four for being an undergraduate and graduate student and one for being a prospective father. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, both five years younger than the African-American youth, used their student deferments to stay in college until 1968. Both then avoided going on active duty through family connections.

Who is the real patriot? The young man who interrupted his studies to serve his country for six years or our three political leaders who beat the system? Are the patriots the people who actually sacrifice something or those who merely talk about their love of the country?

After leaving the service of his country, the young African-American finished his final year of college, entered the seminary, was ordained as a minister, and eventually became pastor of a large church in one of America's biggest cities.

This man is Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the retiring pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ, who has been in the news for comments he made over the last three decades.

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By awake Apr 7th 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

Wow! Why isn't the truth out there for all to see more readily...? Thanks for sharing.

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By I voted for CHANGE Apr 8th 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

the media will not talk about this much, but still today they are still playing the sound bite.

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By Ariel Apr 8th 2008 at 9:47 am EDT

Because it's easier (and more sensational) to demonize the guy than to actually give a fair portrait.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Have you all seen this Father Pfleger spanking the faux news guy on Rev Wright? He's a Catholic Priest...just so yanno.

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(it's a faux noise web site, but it's SO worth it!! full interview of what was apparently shown in short snippets, mostly the farrakhan comments, on billo or one of those other....errr guys).

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

Hi Mary!

And speaking of Catholics defending Rev. Wright, this is an article my Catholic theologian mother-in-law sent this evening:

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The first paragraph is a bit off-putting, but the second half analysis is brilliant.

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By Faith Apr 8th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

How do I send this link to myself to share with others?

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:41 am EDT

I think you have to "register" with the site. If you have trouble, send me an e-mail, and I'll send you the original e-mail that I got from my mother-in-law with the link.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

I like it! just getting into it, but it's good! I agree, tho, we are a sounbyte society...i'm fine with corporate media beating this one now...get it out of their system.

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By debbie Apr 8th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

Oh that was awesome. That Catholic Priest was right on the number. They are so wrong about Rev Wright. That's all they have to go on though so they will spin it every way they can. I pray for Rev Wright and Barack's church that they can have some peace in their lives, and let the awful news media faux news especially leave them alone. Sean Hannity, O'Reily, are all racist biggots, not to mention a lot of others I don't know their names. Shame on all of them!!!

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By Lee Church Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

It was great to see someone stand up against the smearing that FOX is trying to do on the pastor.

They are really trying to push that story and I think FOX will end up the loser before all is said and done.

Does FOX still use that motto with "fair and ..." whatever in it? Sounded like the reporter had quite an agenda to try to get sound bites for further propogation of the non-story.

anyway, thanks for the link.

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By I voted for CHANGE Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

Thanks Annie for the article i just emailed it to friends and family.

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By Jan R in SC Apr 8th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

Thank you.........

This too should go out to all MSM and especially in PA, NC,IN

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

The article is from the Chicago Tribune, which a lot of people in NW Indiana already get. :)

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By Will D Apr 7th 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Very true I had a discussion with a HRC supporter tonight that really did not know where either candidate stood on the issues...and had a new perspective on Rev Wright and the campaign after we talked...guys we can make a difference if only one person at a time....

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 7th 2008 at 11:58 pm EDT

Congrats! and that's exactly what grass roots efforts are about!!!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 7th 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

Ah the old fear and ignorance campaign. I bet you they throw in some hate and racism to top it all off. Thanks for the heads up Billy boy. I think I'll respond with a bit of honesty, and reconciliation. And if you right ring fools want to go negative, I guess we can just bring up your 100 year war and $700 billion deficit that you got cooking. And just to make sure we beat you I think I'll register another 30,000,000 voters because that's where the real action is.

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By Ang (Truthmonger from KS) Apr 8th 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Michael, your comments make so much sense. That's in many ways what I've been doing. In speaking out against the smears like him being a Muslim, I find myself giving a brief history of his life per Dreams of My Father, along with his Audacity of Hope.

The politics of fear and ignorance will label him. They've trained people, very carefully, craftily and deviously, to think that words like liberal and socialist are swear words and synonymous. For instance, I just learned today that the NRA gives him a grade of F. Sounds horrible if you own guns. But all I have to do is tell the hunters in my life that Obama, the constitutional historian, believes the constitution gives individuals the right to bear arms. The best defense is, of course, KNOWLEDGE, KNOWLEDGE, KNOWLEDGE. That's why I love this blog!

Obama supporters rock!

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By L Renard Apr 8th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

I wrote a couple of days ago and asked for the prayers of the Obamanites for my father who was dying of cancer. He was the son of a slave, grandson of an Irishman and Choctaw mother. We debated over the years about the elections and he always maintained that since the electorate college elected the President, we would never have a Black one. At his 90th birthday celebration in November, we once again revisited this issue and for once he felt that YES WE DID have a chance of electing the right person, BO. Well, he died tonight, without having opportunity to cast his vote for our next POTUS, but just his spirit makes me more determined to work for BO. Thank you Obamanites!!

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By IA for Obama ☮ Apr 8th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

Peace unto you and your family. We will work to make the possibility your grandfather perceived become the reality we all so desperately need.

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By IA for Obama ☮ Apr 8th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

so sorry--your father, not your grandfather.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

L Renard, Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. Your story carries great power. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. May God bless you and all of your family and may your father rest in peace.

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By Suzanne in CO Apr 8th 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

Our thoughts are with you at your father's passing.

My mother, also turned 90 in November (22nd), is wise in her actions but so misdirected (in my opinion) by her heroes in the conservative radio arena.

I am so happy that your father was able to see some of this "hope" being delivered to us and by us in this world now.

He saw alot and he knew what was coming. He must have passed peacefully.

Hugs to you,
Suzanne

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

I remember being touched by your post and I have had him in my prayers. I pray now that he is telling Martin and the Guys all about this brave, new world we are in. I pray that he is released from any suffering and will be joyful as he watches over your family. Cresia, thank you for sharing with us. I am proud that you are with us.

Chrystal

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 8th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

i'm sorry to hear of your father's passing, my prayers are with you and your family.

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By Max from CO Apr 8th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Your father had a dream. Unfortunately he won't get there with you but we'll be with here you. God bless you and our prayers are with your family.

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By Kelly from Illinois Apr 8th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

I'm sorry to hear about your father. Please accept my condolensces.

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By Cindy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your father. How blessed you were to have had time with him til the end. My dad died when I was 9 so I always am somewhat envious of those who still have their parents as adults.

Take time to grieve and know that you are in our prayers. We truly have become a family here and now I include you in mine.

Know that your father is at peace and carry on for him. You have no doubt made him proud.

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By Canucklehead Apr 8th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

Please accept my condolences. I lost my father 3 years ago and, although we were not close, it was trying nonetheless.

Sincerly,
Cynthia

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By ★Hold Firmly Without Wavering,To The Hope That We Confess★- bonnie4Obama of MD Apr 8th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

Also, Please accept my condolences, L, and know that I hold you and family in prayer. My dad too, passed away 3 yrs ago, so I know the pain you feel. Just know that God has you in his care and the pain you feel, shall pass when you're ready to let it go. Just know we are here for you.

Hugs And Prayers, Bonnie

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By Florence Apr 8th 2008 at 4:03 am EDT

L Renard, please accept my deepest condolences for for your father's passing. I know how it feels; my dad passed 14 years ago and I still miss him a lot. But his presence his with me all the time.
You will be fine knowing that he brought the report up there to Martin, John and all the Elders of the good fight we are in down here.
Our prayers are with your family.

Love and Peace

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By Florence Apr 8th 2008 at 4:44 am EDT

L Renard, please accept my deepest condolences for for your father's passing. I know how it feels; my dad passed 14 years ago and I still miss him a lot. But his presence his with me all the time.
You will be fine knowing that he brought the report up there to Martin, John and all the Elders of the good fight we are in down here.
Our prayers are with your family.

Love and Peace

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By WIB Apr 8th 2008 at 5:05 am EDT

L. Renard .. Blessings to you and your family during this time. My your father rest in eternal peace.

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By BetGR - ENOUGH!!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 8:15 am EDT

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. I know from experience how painful that can be. I lost my mother 4 years ago - (and my dad when I was 15). I am 100% sure that my mother would be dancing if she knew about Barack Obama and how well he is doing. She was an optimist and I got that from her.
My family is 100% Barack supporters and I just feel that he will be the next POTUS!

God Bless your father, and you and your family during this difficult time in your life.

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By Dr.Taruna Apr 8th 2008 at 10:30 am EDT

My prayers for your family at this hour and may god bless your fathers soul.May god give you all the strength and peace to you and your family. God bless you all.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

Thanks Angelia - yeah I learn so much here, it's really pretty amazing. And yes, there's a lot of misconceptions and misconstruals and misunderstandings - IGNORANCE - swimming around out there.

It really is amazing what a little humane discourse can do. Informed, knowledgeable, well-spoken comments, attuned to the concerns of the listener, can go a really long way. LISTENING seems key - not being preachy but instead aiming for sensitive, sympathetic, empathetic dialogue. Because lots of folks will tune you out in a nanosecond if they think you're preaching at them & not listening to them. Anyway thanks & your comments are dead-on.

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By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

I think this year, instead of running and hiding under a rock when the republicans start calling our presidential candidate a liberal like past years, we should stand up and basically say "damn right, I am a liberal." I don't get it, why is everyone so ashamed of it.
Paraphrasing my dictionary (if you can really paraphrase a dictionary...) a liberal is: free-thinking, generous, open minded...
Why would I be ashamed of that? I think that is going to be my next name when I change it again.
(By the way, I was under Sara G, typical white woman from Minnesota a week ago)

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

EXACTLY RIGHT!

"Liberalism" is NOT a dirty word, despite all the efforts of the Right to make it one. So I totally agree. But we shouldn't get stuck in it either. Labels are tricky, because people have stuck in their heads what "LIBERAL" means, and they're gonna hang onto that definition come hell or high water. Like my brother. He's hopeless, he'll always dislike "liberals."

That's why I loved Barack's response about his "Highest Liberal Voting Record" as US Senator as judged by the National Journal. He basically made it crystal clear that the ranking was meaningless. And he did it by talking about specific pieces of legislation, and showing how they couldn't be pigeonholed into "Liberal" or "Conservative" slots.

Ethics reform as "Liberal"? Give me a break!

So yes, exactly right: LIBERALISM IS NOT A DIRTY WORD! At the same time, not to get stuck on labels. To talk about the issues, not the freaking labels.

That's one of the real beauties of this campaign, is that it's transcending these pigeonholes & categories & slots of "liberal" vs. "conservative."

My brother would probably never vote for a "Liberal," but he would vote for someone who wanted an efficient national health care system and a more responsive & responsible federal government.

Anyway good thoughts!

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By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 1:18 am EDT

Michael,
I agree with what you said. Like all Americans want a decent job that can pay well to take care of their family, not just a liberal or conservative. Issues are the important things.
But I think they try so hard to make is sound like being a liberal is a bad thing...for example, my very republican uncle that calls me a bleeding heart liberal or even a socialist for voting for a democrat. And so to get rid of this fear that we somehow have of liberalism by showing that it isn't a bad thing is what needs to be done (at least by me when my family picks on me) Because the republican sites are already doing that...you know, why be ashamed of being open minded? But I also like the points Obama has made. I'm just sick of everyone running away from it.
So yeah, I totally get what your talking about, too.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

Sara, Yes, it's a real problem - and I like the way Barack deals with it in his book, where he basically says, look, some of the "liberal" programs went overboard. Sometimes they DID have negative consequences. Some bureaucracies DID get top-heavy and expensive and unaccountable. So yes, the liberal programs of the 60s and 70s had some real problems.

But that doesn't mean you throw the baby out with the bathwater. Those problems can be fixed.

On top of which, a lot of "liberal" social programs worked. From FDR & Social Security to LBJ & Vista & Head-Start & others. We need to build on those successes.

So Barack approaches the question by acknowledging the problems of the Great Society programs, but insisting that the basic impulse behind it was good & sound - to create an accountable federal government that protects and defends its people. That doesn't "coddle" them, or create "welfare moms," but that does look after its most vulnerable members, and create a kind of 'web of mutual responsibility' between the fed gov't and citizens.

In other words, that 60s-style liberalism had its problems, but we've learned a lot since then, and the problems can be fixed. The fed gov't can be both compassionate and efficient.

But I know what you mean, it's a hard conversation to have. Thanks for the good thoughts Sara!

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By Katherine from Idaho Apr 8th 2008 at 4:04 am EDT

Hi everyone! Great posts tonight. Thanks!

Yep, we need to reclaim the word "liberal" as a good and honorable thing. My response would be this:

"YES, I'm a liberal...as in 'Liberty and Justice for all'"!

(Just keep repeating that, endlessly, until the person trying to label you as something LESSER has to give up! Is that a fife I hear playing inside my head, circa Revolutionary War times? Don't let 'em ever forget the spirit which founded this country--a bunch of brave, honest, discontented souls! DEMANDING better circumstances!)

I'm ready to reclaim Old Glory and patriotism as well! These belong to ALL Americans, not just ONE particular political party, if ya know what I mean.

Okay, I'm gonna stop here...because I have to keep deleting my own comments on this subject. A bit too passionate--and I need to get some sleep before work tomorrow.

Lots of love to my Obama family...Nighty-night!

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By Lee Church Apr 8th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

I agree we need to prepare for this particular style of attack. At the same time we can't only prepare for that style of attack. It would be like putting our tanks in the sand pointing one way and then having the enemy attack from the other side (swartzcoft (sp?) shift sort of thing).

So we need to also have general preparedness as we do now. Think also about the structure of our response for unanticipated attacks (similar to the rebut, contrast with opposition, and present positive view on platform issues related to the attack).

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By Obama's Knights Apr 8th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

McCain & the Republicans' Definition of Patriotism

1. Accuse other Americans of being un-patriotic.
2. Accuse a (former, if you can ever be a former) US Marine of being un-patriotic for expressing freedom of speech.
3. Accuse US workers of protectionism for not wanting Chinese, Indian, and Colombian workers to have their jobs, so these workers in other counties can have enough money to by American products assembled in Canada and Mexico.
4. Bailout Bear Stearns and give bupkus to home borrowers in foreclosure
5. Must have a last-name that ends with a consonant
6. When ever the US dollar currency falls, put your hand over your heart and say “In God We Trust.”
7. Wear an American Flag lapel pin that is “Made in China.”

God Bless the USA an vote Obama in 08

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

Spoken like a true military strategist! Contingency planning. Flanking maneuvers. Feints & surprises & counterblows. Absolutely. This ain't just a feel-good talkfest. This is down & dirty rough & tumble POLITICS. Like war, really. Like Clausewitz said, war is just politics by another means . . .

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 8th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

What I've always wondered is how folks like W. Kristol sleep at night ?

My Dad would always say, "Quite soundly, on pillows filled w/ stolen dollar bills."

-- stanley h. for hussein a hope-filled name

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By Arlene Apr 8th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

YES I agree with you Michael
Here in our home we have the Audacity of
HOPE placed right where everyone can read it,
We have our OBAMA window signs up: and We have talked to many on blogs/messenger services across
America
Went to Caucus and talked up a storm to the opposite camp
BuT MORE important We have sent many in Wa and Oregon and California to this site
barackobama.com

YES WE CAN
and YES WE WILL

OBAMA in 2008 and beyond!

TRUTH SHALL PREVAIL
and
the public's ignorance will disappear
and be replaced but intelligence and strength!

Arlene and Dave in Kent/Seattle WA

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

As usual, you make my top favorite posts list, Michael.

Truth is the most powerful weapon of all. Satyagraha!

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 2:20 am EDT

Gracias, SaSa, a mi me significa muchisima esas palabras porque son suyas. Viva Barack!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

que'st ce que vouz dire avec moi, mon bon homme. Je parle la MAL Espanol, mais mon francais est comme-si comme-sa. Parlez vous Francais aussi? Je voudrais etudier Espanol dans une autre ans quand mon vie est plus calme.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

Creo que lo entiende, y la repuesta mia es que no, el frances es un idioma que yo no entiendo casi NADA . . . pobrecito idiota que soy. Porque ellos no tiene un 'blog' en espanol? O ya lo tiene? . . .

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 5:09 am EDT

The only thing I understood in that was:

I am a poor boy!!
(as in poor thing--sympathy)
Why don't they have the blog in spanish?

...I haven't exactly sat in Spanish class in a while.

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By Dave Apr 8th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

Michael,

I think you are awesome, happy you mentioned this article as I am going to read it, realize these are concerns of democrats and the strategies Kristol suggests are ones the Republicans would like to use.

I do though think we should give McCain the benefit of the doubt..Until he starts campaigning against Obama in the general election and using these policies Kristol suggests lets not try and punish McCain, attack his character with these assumptions. It will help him sure but lets have some hope he will not adopt anything goes philosphy like HRC.

Remember it was McCain that went on FoxNews and said he knows Obama well and these views of Wright are not consistent with Obama's values....

I really think this will be a very ethical campaign on the parts of both Obama and McCain. Sure, McCain might attack certain parts of Obama's policies perhaps falsely as he needs to in order to win support for his own but that is just part of politics. McCain will point out the difference in their experience but I don't see lots of personal attacks.

Unlike Hillary who has facilitated hurting Obama by spread of anti-muslim sentiments and fueling 15% of democrats to think he is muslim McCain will not allow it. I guarantee you if he is asked on 20/20 (like Hillary was) he will make hard and clear that Obama is not a Muslim and end this.

McCain had to sell out the last few years to get this nomination I agree, but nobody is all good or all bad. He still deep down has great character. I really think both candidates will focus on the issues. We can always specualte on what McCain will do and my opinion is not worth any more than yours but to almost assume he will do this will be to project hate on him by something that is presumptious and make us appear arrogant.

Also remember..what if you read an article that seemed to accuse Obama of planning to build a campaign around attacking McCain for his age, and falsely claiming he is too old to be competent. Sure this attack may help Obama's stock but to assume Obama will do this based on that would offend all ofus.

Kristol falsely said Obama was in church the day of Wright's most controversial sermon when Obama was in Miami.

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By redcat Apr 8th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

I can not wait for the debates between Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain to begin.

One thing that I am seeing already is that Mr. McCain/some Republicans are trying to avoid discussing how the Iraq war began. They want to refocus the discussion on 'what to do now.' De-emphasizing the run up to the conflict makes sense for them and ultimately, the response to the 'what to do now' question will take priority in American's minds, IMHO, because that is the question that must be answered.

Mr. Obama has said that he does not support keeping the enduring bases in Iraq while Mr. McCain is trying to sell some non-combative, long-term presence of US troops in Iraq. The case for removing all US troops from Iraq needs to be predicated on the fact that staying will cost more lives and money - and staying will also continue to limit what the Iraqi government can do on its own.

The idea of a complete pullout from Iraq may leave the American people feeling as if they did not 'do their best' to secure peace in Iraq before US troops left. If things then become even worse in Iraq - the complete pullout may be seen as a huge mistake - even though the problems in Iraq now were foreseen by many analysts before the invasion.

It was predicted that Iraq would fracture - and it has. Nothing that the US can do now will change that. This will be a hard message for any US politician to get across to the American public - especially in the face of McCain's stance that says we should stay in Iraq so that 'US interests in the region are protected' and the Iraqi's simply 'need more time' to learn how to govern effectively.

The discussion will come down to this - are Americans truly ready to walk away from Iraq or do we want to stay in Iraq for a long time - to maintain US 'influence' in a part of the world in which we are not wanted?

These questions must be presented/considered by the American public before November because McCain is clearly prepared to argue to stay in Iraq. The counter-argument must be made now that staying in Iraq means staying in an endless conflict which can not be 'won' by US forces.

Iraqis should be ruling Iraq - not the US.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 8th 2008 at 4:21 am EDT

If I can't even convince my own mother of the truths about Obama, how will I ever convince a stranger...especially when most people now are either so rude they won't give you the time of day on the street or worse, think you're some kind of mental patient or criminal if you approach them?

Yes I know. It's 4:20am. Danged dog woke me up again barking at her own shadow and I'm unable to go back to sleep....

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By Theresa in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 5:24 am EDT

These designs are stunningly beautiful.

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By Unknown user Apr 8th 2008 at 6:42 pm EDT

In Scotland we fought for many years - decades - against a political opposition who offered fear against our hope, dire warnings against our message of possibilities.

It worked for a long time but one thing we learned is that you can not keep the People in fear for ever and when they realise what you have done they will turn on you with great force. Scotland in 2007 elected its first Nationalist government in history and swept away the shackles of the British unionist control. Today our country is more confident, happier than in living memory and our new Nationalist government is more popular than ever.

America, reject the politics of fear and doubt, take hold of the possibilities ahead of you! If anyone says that you can not achieve your dreams, reply to them "yes we can!".

God speed Barack Obama. Europe and the whole World hold its breath, praying for your victory.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 7th 2008 at 11:55 pm EDT

Who's got first on lockdown now, Walt? :)

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Congrats on 1st

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Me too!

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By Suzanne from CT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

Michael, this is something I hope you'll post on other threads repeatedly, so that more people see it. Great ideas. And we should collect more.

Never leave the house without some campaign material to hand to, well, the person in the bank who's commenting on your Obama button, the woman next to you on the bus (yes, public transport is a gooooood thing), the mother or father you meet in the park where you go with your kids, and so on, one by one.

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By lemonkid Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

as much as I hate to post gossip, just a reminder of all that seems to have been forgotten...
follow the links (like the yellow brick/$109 Million road):

Link

be cool.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Monday, April 07, 2008

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Monday shows Barack Obama retaining a significant lead over Hillary Clinton for the third straight day in the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Obama now attracts 51% of the vote while Clinton earns 41%. Obama leads by five points among Democrats and by a two-to-one margin among unaffiliated voters likely to take part in a Democratic Primary.

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April 7, 2008

Obama Moves to 9-point Lead Over Clinton

Barack Obama has gained support in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking report for April 4-6, and now leads Hillary Clinton by a statistically significant margin, 52% to 43%.

Obama’s support has now been at or above 50% for three straight days....

Two events have been in the news in recent days that, in theory, could affect Democrats' support levels for their two candidates. Bill and Hillary Clinton released their tax returns for the last eight years on Friday, reporting that they made over $100 million during that time period. Sunday Clinton's chief campaign strategist, Mark Penn, resigned his position after reports that the public relations firm of which he is president had a conflict of interests with the Clinton campaign.

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By John Hay - An Australian for Barack Apr 8th 2008 at 5:54 am EDT

**The Power of One** ... The Obama story everyone loves… Link

Obama supporters are enthusiastically endorsing my profile of Barack Obama ** The Power of One ** with touching words of heartfelt appreciation. In first setting out my views and justification for supporting Barack, I appear to have simply reflected the deep personal feelings and reasons why so many people in the United States and from around the World, support Senator Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States of America.

My sincere thanks to you all ... John

Listen to what America & the World is saying:

** I can barely write because my heart is full, my tears free flowing, and the very depth of my soul is touched! What an awesome piece..both the written word and the media expression. It needs to play in Denver at the Democratic National Convention. I will replay it many times and share it with as many others. Thank you for your tremendous contribution to this cause! Posted by Robbie of Maryland | February 17, 2008, 5:02pm

** This was such a wonderful piece. I wish the world could see it. I hope the world will see it, eventually. This is a tough road, with the candidates so close, but I hope soon Barack will prevail and the support from everywhere will come flooding in. It’s an important time in our world, in our country, too important for anyone else to lead our country other than Barack. Thank you John for your post, the video, I am here in Washington, DC with tears rolling down my face. This summed up what my heart feels entirely. Posted by Jennifer April 5, 2008, 8:24 pm

** The Power of One ** You will never forget! Link

Go Obama Yes we can

An All for One Obama supporter
Link
john@tellingthoughts.com

May I invite you to be my Obama friend - I would be honoured.

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

Thanks Susanne, I don't want to annoy people by posting the same thing over & over but if folks think it's okay -- yeah it just steams you up when you read crap like this, "Yeah, let's Scare 'Em & Fool 'Em WWWAH-HA-HA [Evil Laughter]". But it's a good signal, because fear & ignorance are slayable.

We've got seven months. Successful literacy campaigns (Cuba, Nicaragua, Mozambique) have taken as long. You just gotta have the collective will. And I think we have it.

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By Jack Hussein Hutchinson Apr 8th 2008 at 8:48 am EDT

No, please don't (post on multiple threads).

Multiple postings weaken these blogs - having to go over the same post repeatedly looking for anything new.

Would a newspaper survive reprinting the same stories day after day?

Respect the bloggers. One time.

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By Mel "our time is NOW" in Montana Apr 8th 2008 at 9:30 am EDT

Thanks, Michael!
Let's replace the politics of fear and ignorance with the politics of hope and education. The people of Montana are undergoing an awakening regarding the politics of the possible and I pray that this wave of change is spreading across our great nation.
I read an interview yesterday with Dave Matthews in his support of Senator Obama that said something to the effect of "any of us can be pencil pushers or trash collecters...but it is a rare jewel who can make us want to work together for change."

Barack Obama is that rare jewel!

We are so much more than the sum of our parts!

Fired up!
Ready to go!
Yes we can!

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

I agree. I try to spend a few minutes daily posting truth on the AOL threads. I know they are so stupid and it makes me insane, but if one sane person sees it, it can help.

Today I sort of crashed my way into a horse rescue forum. We (Obama Bloggers) managed to contribute quite a bit toward a horse rescue project that was stalled and almost ready to fail, and it opened the door a little way for me to get some word out. I don't even really know these people, but I have been a rescuer for years...it's like a church.

Now, I'm asking questions, like what can we do to make this problem (horse slaughter just over the border) go away? I don't think they are used to thinking this way. There is always another horse to save. But if I can get hold of the big picture, maybe it can change. I asked, if the public suddenly became aware, what should they do? What legislation is out there?

That's what I have learned from you guys.

And we need to carry this into groups everywhere who are trying to accomplish good things. Even if they are not political.

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By c.clarke Apr 8th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

and thats what makes people that really support Barack Obama special.

They know all too well the games that are played in Washington and want something new.

Go Obama '08

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Apr 8th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

McCain's Hypocrisy On Troop Withdrawal – Must see video!
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A Silver Lining In the Blue Battle
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HRC Colombia ties don't stop with Penn
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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Apr 8th 2008 at 3:10 am EDT

McCain's Hypocrisy On Troop Withdrawal – Must see video!
Link

A Silver Lining In the Blue Battle
Link

HRC Colombia ties don't stop with Penn
Link

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By Elizabeth from New York, NY Apr 8th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

McCain's Hypocrisy On Troop Withdrawal – Must see video!
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A Silver Lining In the Blue Battle
Link

HRC Colombia ties don't stop with Penn
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By fanofann Apr 8th 2008 at 8:23 am EDT

The New York Times has endorsed Hillary and McCain.

I do not forget nor forgive the role of the NYT and Judith Miller, embedded with Scooter Libby and Dick Cheney, lying to the American people about the aluminum tubes, etc,all the way to Baghdad.

I read Frank Rich. I have just finished, for the 2nd time, The Greatest Story Ever SOLD. The New York Times, Network and cable TV, Congress (NOT OUR MAN OBAMA) pounded the drums for war and lied us into this 2 or 2 trillion dollar war crime.

They keep talking about a "political solution", and they will be talking about that all week once the hearings start today. Those words are code for privatization of the oil, which is also code for letting EXXON and BP(British Petroleum)SHARE in the oil rights.

That was Saddam's big crime of course. He nationalized Iraqi oil. It is very clear from all the research that everyone in the administration knew there were no WMD prior to the invasion.

Just like Chavez, another arch enemy, Saddam refused to privatize their oil. The US believed the new government the US helped put in place would quickly sign on the dotted line to share the oil rights with the US. That was the rationale behind 'shock and awe.' This is what we can do to your country if you dont sign. But they didnt!!!

Now they are talking about another regime change, actually putting in a USA-sponsored puppet dictator who will be more tractable. Whomever it is, he will have to stand up to al Sadr. and we killed the only one who could do that. Over 1000 of Maliki's army defected to al Sadr's in 48 hours last week.

British estimates place the number of Iraqi civilian dead at over 1,000,000. We will have to keep killing more and more Iraqis, not Baathists or al Qaeda in Iraq or Sunni insurgents, but Shiites. I guess that's why they use that catch-all, bad-guys. At what point does the rest of the world stand up, as Andrew Sullivan suggested, and start issuing warrants?

Iran has about 10% of the oil Iraq has. The invasion of Iraq was no accident. The oil Iraq does have is SOOOOOO much more accessible than anywhere else on earth that we know of.

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By Carol Apr 8th 2008 at 8:48 am EDT

Ironically I think America NEEDS to be educated about John McCain. Because I dont believe for a second they know this guy. First off I happen to think he is an Idiot. He wants to make Iraq into a Japan or a South Korea. Clearly this man has no clue about Middle Eastern Politics. Does he seriously think that America is the first country to try and settle Iraq he needs to READ HISTORY. MCcain proves to me that age and wisdon does NOT necessarily go together. He and Bush is sending the Economy into a tailspin with their fiscal and economic policies and we should trust them with or Foreign Policy. I understand Iraq history more than he does. Its UNBELIEVABLE to me that these people are in charge of making decisions that affect the lives of billions. This guy is FRIGHTENING. He makes Bush look like a chicken when it comes Foreign Policy. I'm just worried that Obama won't go at him hard enough because he is a war hero. Thats all good and well but just because someone is war hero doesnt mean they are an expert in Foreign Policy.

Thank goodness for Ed Shultz. I'm counting on him to keep at McCain Expose him. His straight talk express is going to drive this country Off a Cliff.

Carol

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 8th 2008 at 9:22 am EDT

This from todays NYT Political Blog:

Obama’s S.E.I.U. Boost in Pennsylvania

By Leslie Wayne

Pennsylvania’s economy may get a welcome boost thanks to deep-pocketed supporters of Senator Barack Obama. The Service Employees International Union and an affiliated health-care local are pumping a combined $976,000 into the state for salaries and literature that are part of a pro-Obama door-to-door canvassing campaign.

During the campaign ahead of the Iowa caucuses, Mr. Obama decried such outside support. He called it an “underhanded” effort that benefited his rivals, who were benefiting from strong support from outside, mainly union, groups.

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I woke up this AM thinking Barack should reinstate Samantha since Mark Penn is still making conference calls and then I thought NO, we need to work on a different basis. Then I read the above.

I thought, do we really need this if we are raising money as we are?

Without prejudging, where do we draw the line. Is there a subtle shift that takes place when victory is in sight. We think Barack gets more accepted if people see him as being part of the basic mix of politics as usual?

Wierd. Well, if this issue is raised we need a response and it will either be a shift or a step back to the Iowa mentality.

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By Tamsin Apr 8th 2008 at 9:34 am EDT

Hey Stephen, the difference is that SEIU is bringing in pro Obama literature.

In Iowa, a 527 was established by supporters of Edwards to go negative on Sen Obama.

The NYT, as with so many other stories like WMD in Iraq, has gotten this story wrong.

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By Stephen C. Rose in NYC Apr 8th 2008 at 10:20 am EDT

Thanks. That's most helpful. Does this mean that Barack approves of supportive external assistance and bases his opposition to it on its purpose -- whether it is positive or negative? If the answer is yes, fine. If this has not been addressed, then it might need to be. Thanks again, S

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By Global Citizen Linda Apr 7th 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

These are beautiful downloads and of course I want them all Ha!

Thanks Christopher for the heads up on these

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By meta Apr 7th 2008 at 11:48 pm EDT

Beautiful new toys!

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By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift Apr 7th 2008 at 11:58 pm EDT

Cool Doggies! I like new toys also!

Muchas gracias, Christopher!

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By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 12:14 am EDT

Glad you like 'em. But don't thank me, thank our amazing graphics team who work non-stop churning this stuff out . . .

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By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

YES, thanks to all the incredible creative talent as well. We love you! XOXO.

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By pyxe in MS Apr 8th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

As a designer myself, I really gotta hand it to the Obama graphics team. They are doing some AWESOME work! They even got props in a story I heard on NPR this evening. If they didn't catch it, here it is. Cheers to you all! :-)

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By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 12:30 am EDT

Thanks for the heads up on the NPR article, Wendy. I'll be sure to pass it along to the design team . . .

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

Hey Chris,

On my last refresh, I see that our 'house painter' has arrived. Can you get rid of that guy! (like forever, LOL)

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By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

Thanks Pyxe! This article was incredibly impressive. I especially enjoyed the last line that spoke to the collective sacrifice of Barack's early supporters who paved the way for millions to embrace the man and his message.

Obama 08' & 12'

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By Falcon Apr 8th 2008 at 4:02 am EDT

Wonderful Web Site! THANKS!!!

Regarding the blogs: Is there a way to adjust the posting format so that each "Reply Post" begins at the LEFT MARGIN rather than in a cascading/STAIR-STEP manner?

When there are a lot of replies to the same blog heading, the material goes so far to the right that it becomes somewhat of a chore to follow it down the page.

Regarding Contacting HQ: Can there be a couple of new Hotlines added to make it easier to bring urgent matters to the attention of HQ?

One more question:

Could there be a ticker tape added to the Home Page to provided viewers with timely updates?
I think this would add to the dynamics of the web site.

I deeply appreciate all of the effort that is going into managing such an excellent and interactive site.

Bravo!

-New Yorker Not for HRC

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By Bobby from Philadelphia, PA Apr 7th 2008 at 11:49 pm EDT

9th first time inside 10.

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By Renegade Apr 7th 2008 at 11:49 pm EDT

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 7th 2008 at 11:54 pm EDT

thanks for the posting...Sean Hannity has issues, I vote him Worst person on MSM!

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By Renegade Apr 8th 2008 at 12:01 am EDT

GeorgiaPeach, I'm starting to like you. Check your "Friends Request" ;-)

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 8th 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Thank you Rod, and we're officially friends!

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 8th 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

or like Barack would say... I like you too! ;)

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By Bella in NYC - Is it November 4th yet? Apr 8th 2008 at 12:15 am EDT

lol! And did you see we got a "bonus bill-O" tonight! That was hysterical.

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By SLH Apr 7th 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

Jayhawks win!!!

Also, Obama wins for the next 8 years with everyone's help (to make this post relevant).

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Ang (Truthmonger from KS) Apr 8th 2008 at 12:08 am EDT

Yeah I know, fireworks are being set off in my neck of the woods!

I'd Rock Chalk, but I'm a KSU Wildcat. My team was one of three that beat the national champs this season.

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Apr 8th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

Beasley should have been the Naismisth winner

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Apr 8th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

*Naismith ... too much wine

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By Cindy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

I have NO doubt on what Barack was doing tonight. I know he was watching that NCAA Final, I think thats why he went back to Chicago tonite. To kick back, be with the family, crack open a cold one and watch the game, don't you think? Maybe Bill Richardson was there with him!

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By LangstonHughesFan Apr 8th 2008 at 8:05 am EDT

BARACK CHALK, JAYHAWK!!! What a great day!!!!! Let's get going team Obama!!!!

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By Dinora Apr 7th 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

the new images down to earth lol

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By Dinora Apr 7th 2008 at 11:55 pm EDT

already nighty open tread wow cool getting close

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By michael Apr 7th 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

why are people on faux still saying that Barack sain he was a law professor when he wasn't?
Didn't the university come out to clarify this?

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By Alicia Hopemonger Apr 8th 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

Yes, they did -- they confirmed what he has been saying. The real question is why are you watching faux news? :)

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By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

good question!

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By Leo Apr 8th 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

YES! Check this article.

Link

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By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:55 am EDT

Link

Escalation Now....I started a Chat Room Here about 3 weeks ago. I am unable to donate (being Canadian) and wanted to do something.

Click on this link
Link

Save it (you'll get a smiley face w headphones)
When you want to enter the room, click "RUN"
Use the password: teamwork

It helps to have a moderator to boot any trolls...but its a chat room with our own browser, the barackobama.com website, Barack-themed music, can share videos, articles, etc.

I'll open it up right now, but in the future, anyone can go in there to chat. We've had some great late-night chats in there already....

Share the link:
Link

Share the password: teamwork

Cheers!
Terri

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By Another_Mama4Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 11:45 am EDT

Hi there,

I am a Kenyan Canadian in Ottawa and I have contributed to the OBAMA Campaign since last year. Not much but I try what I can. I just went there and signed in using my Ottawa address.

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By Neo Hussein Abraxas Apr 7th 2008 at 11:53 pm EDT

new right wing smears now claiming that Rev Wright is an ex-muslim:

Link

is there any truth to it?

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By Renegade Apr 7th 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

Fight the neocons back with this Link

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By Faith Apr 8th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

I know Rev. Wright personally. He has never been a Muslim. He grew up in Philadelphia where his father was a Baptist Minister, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Sr. He has been in the Christian church all of his life!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 12:11 am EDT

We have totally lost the racist vote and there is no way we are ever getting it back. But we never had it in the first place so there is nothing lost. They are just beating their dead horse.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

Let's find out what the total number of people who watch fox news and agree to register that many new voters.

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By GeorgiaPeach Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Jim, this is true. Hannity and company want to further divide and polarize this country, they are doing their best to fan the flames of racism. Shame on them!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

I'm really thinking of taking the summer off and getting a job with the campaign. I want to move to Georgia and register 600,000 new voters. Are you with me?

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By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

Jim -

Your comment was brillant and priceless. We have lost the racist vote - plain and simple. As if that was not brillant enough, you included the relevation that we never had it. Wow, we need to stop worrying about that demographic and move on.

Obama 08' & 12'

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By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

For us with lucky famalies, we have a diversity of religions (yes including muslims).

We should start asking: So what if any one in the US is or was a muslim - what is wrong with that? We should start to aggresively defend religious diversity

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By Jasmine, NC Congratulations President elect Obama, Apr 8th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

THANK YOU. thank you so much for saying that....we need to repeat that many times, I have felt shame when hearing all the muslim discrimination as if muslim in and of itself were a negative thing....this is America and we should be rrespectful of all races and religion....non above or below the other.

Keep saying it, your voice is in the minority I'm affriad, even on this progressive thinking blog we can get caught up in the...oh no he associated with a muslim thing....

that's fear mongering and it's discrimination. So again thank you for being level headed.

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By Tim Apr 8th 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

Wow, I can't believe how horrible that website is. The entire thing is dedicated to smearing Islam and making out all Muslims to be evil. Whatever happened to the Christian practice of tolerance? I guess the Bushies did away with that in the same way they did the Bill of Rights.

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Apr 8th 2008 at 12:59 am EDT

EERRRR! That stuff really gets to me. My dad was a minister for 20 something years before he died and a democrat. It really gets me how Republicans act like they are the only "true" Christians. When in a lot of cases they are going against everything Jesus stood for.

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By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

That's a great point, Tina. You are right, the Conversative Right act as if they have a monopoly on God, as if HE only values their opinion. As Progressives, we need to debunk this myth. In fact, I seen a 'liberal' author on Colbert who said 'we liberals do not take orders from God. I found that comment unnerving, I believe and trust in God. We need to do away with all of these meaningless and rigid labels that do not honor the complexities and richness of the human experience.

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

I would even go a step further and say Christians don't have a monopoly on God either. How many Christians really believe that someone growing up in a village somewhere in isolation from the rest of the world and whose never heard of Jesus or ever will but lives a good life is going to hell.
Even if you do believe that, then you should be ministering to them not hating them.

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By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

My dad use to say in very simple terms:

When people die they are going to be surprised at who they see in heaven. They're going to be even more surprised at who they DON'T see.

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By Kristen in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 1:44 am EDT

"It is easier for a rich man to pass through the eye of a needle than to get into heaven" -Jesus Christ.

I guess that leaves out- Pat Robertson, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, George Bush, etc. etc. They are horrible hateful people who know nothing about the teachings of Jesus and the love of God.

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By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:09 am EDT

You forgot Dick Cheney.

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By Bev for Pres Obama from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:53 am EDT

I understand how you feel and know that sometimes it helps to talk about what is frustrating you But
Remember to love thy neighbor. That means we have to love those right wing smearers also. So kill them with kindness and at times logical level headed discussion. Lead by example. But not name calling. Some act out of fear of the unknown and others act that way because they are scared that others will get ahead of them and others because they think it will get them something ie more money, power or prestige. Don't ply their game and give them the power that they seek.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Not all Christians are Christians.

When I get someone going on about race or gender or religion or names, I bring up the very important unspoken demographic, the horoscope.

A few well-placed remarks about the importance of star signs and what they mean, and it all sounds silly thereafter....

I wish I may
I wish I might that
for just one week
the press would write
in all the articles
all the time
identifying people
by their star signs.

Time for bed!!!!

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By Kestrel Apr 8th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

What makes me sad is that so many Americans seem to be "Muslim-phobic". I suppose it's because most people don't know a Muslim personally and have stereo-typed all Muslims (over 1 billion in the world?) as extremists since 9/11 when in fact a very small percentage are violent extremists.

I was raised in a Christian family but currently consider myself an agnostic. On a personal note, I roomed with 2 gals my senior year (1993) in college. One was a Muslim from Pakistan, the other a Hindu from India. We got along fine, except for the occasional phone bill. :-)

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By Altar Eggo Apr 7th 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

GLOW IN THE DARK Obama pins :: Link
..·:*¨¨*:;. GO OBAMA ! ..·:*¨¨*:;.
..·:*¨¨*:;. GO OBAMA ! ..·:*¨¨*:;.

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By Susquehanna Diana - Tattooed Lady who will find a way to be in DC on 1-20-09! Apr 7th 2008 at 11:56 pm EDT

ok, NOW i understand why none of those links were working last night. they were being updated!

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By Michelle B Apr 8th 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

Hahaha, I just pictured that in my head.

Yep, there is somewhat of a pattern
(in perenthasis are the average times for the thread postings)
1: Morning News (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
2: A few more posts (11:30 am - 2:30 pm)
3: A somewhat long lasting post or two (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
4: Updates/posts on campaign work (5:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
5: A somewhat long lasting post or two (8:30 pm - 12:30 am)
6: Late Night thread (12:30 am-2:00 am)
7: and every so often, they give us a new thread even after the late night thread, between 3 and 7 am)

yeah, I spend waay too much time here!

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By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

You've figured us out . . . The truth is every day is a little bit different, with news cycles, events, and breaking news. We're constantly working on content, but a lot of it gets shuffled around at the last minute as things develop. I only wish we could stick to a schedule!

But seriously, what kind of content does everyone like best? And what would you like to see more of?

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:22 am EDT

NO WAY....

Chris Hass did not just reply to my comment
(*feels like a superstar*)

Okay, I've got to think about this for a minute...

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By SK in Atlanta Apr 8th 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Chris,

I think y'all are doing just fine with content.

My favorites, however are the video links...since I don't have cable, I rely on the internet for my news and video content.

I also enjoy the morning news and general campaign announcements (ie superdelegates, etc). The PA bus tour coverage was also a lot of fun.

Word!

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

Great job on the content!

I'd love to see the return of the "Evening News!"

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By Dinora Apr 8th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

Chris sorry to bother you but can you do something obout this person always hijacking our tread is annoying can you block him. thank you

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

Chris, great work! And you folks do great on the content! I love seeing stories & images of various events in different towns & communities. Profiles of ObamaHeroes are always good.

ONE SUGGESTION: DOWNLOADABLE PODCASTS.

Barack's speeches. Q&A sessions at town meetings. Everything.

Is that hard to do? How come there aren't any?

Great work ObamaTeam!

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

Hey Chris as long as we got you on the horn here's a problem: today I received a "warning" from the site administrator in my email about something I'd posted - saying that if I did it again you guys would yank my account. I have no idea what for - maybe copyright concern for some fake "Foxx News" articles I've been posting? Whatever - something was flagged as "offensive," I don't know what. So I emailed & called & haven't heard back & I don't want an Official ObamaAdmonition on my ObamaBlogRecord! Let alone be Banished from ObamaLand! This is some scary shit. What do I do ? ? ?

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

Chris: Michael is right. For regular posters, the email warnings are just plain intimidating, especially if it was an accidental double-post because the computer glitched. I received an email and it really hurt my feelings because all I did was link to an article in Mother Jones, as far as I recall. PLEASE tone that warning email down. There are a bunch of people who have felt upset after receiving them for very minor reasons!

My favorite thing to see is new pictures of Barack with stories from the campaign trail, the incredibly well written press releases, and the openings at Headquarters!

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

Thanks SaSa, good suggestion (and thanks for backing me up! That was scary!).

Chris, FWIW here's another suggestion: SPANISH LANGUAGE BLOGS. This blog is wonderful, but it's so . . . English. But what if I don't speak English? Read English? Write English?

What about the HISPANIC VOTE? The LATINO COMMUNITY? What about SPANISH-LANGUAGE BLOGS?

Is it in the works, or . . . what?

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 3:00 am EDT

there is! It's on the upper left hand side, "En Espanol" and very low-activity unfortunately. Unsure why except that most non-English speakers may not have net access?

Which is why they MUST be approached on the ground. If we don't meet people face to face, this campaign will not work as it is supposed to. We need to take our inspiration from here and then use it out there in the world.

For instance, my favorite ruse at the moment is to stand in a public place, Michael, on my cell phone having an IMAGINARY converstation with (usually my sister) telling her all about how Reverend Wright is so shocking... until you know that he was just quoting us. ambassador Edward Peck, on Fox no less... yes she can google it (I spell it for "her")...

Or other issues of the day, like... "Well, you know I was totally undecided about who to keep supporting, I didn't actually vote in the primary, but there's a lot of decisions to be made now about who to get behind, especially with volunteering! So I did this incredible amount or research into the candidates and I can't BELIEVE what happened with Hillary Clinton this weekend, her approval rating is right around George Bush's! Well that can't be good. I'd vote for Nader or something if I didn't want to support a winner, especially if I'm going to try to promote a candidate this summer... no, I'm not interested in McCain, can you imagine! I'm a woman and I'd like to say what happens to my body, thanks so much! This Hillary, she strikes me, and I guess everyone else out there, as a pathological liar, yeah just google it, I don't know what terms, well, okay, try Hillary AND liar or something. So I really think I'm moving toward Obama but I'm not sure, what do you think? Obama, huh? Okay... you know, I think I like his grassroots approach and stuff, the Luger nuclear proliferation bill impressed me when it hit the news... what am I even waiting for? Where do I go to volunteer? Wait, let me read that back to you... www.barackobama.com, issues, and then phone banking. Is it hard? Oh okay, it's scripted, good. Thank you, love you!"

Heh.

Works!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Michael, That is an excellent idea.

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By Faith Apr 8th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Hello Chris,
i would love to see more video content. I especially would love to see more of Michelle's speeches. It would also be nice to see more of the Q&A time when Barack is in Town Hall venues. Otherwise - I love the content.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

Hey Chris!

So nice to 'see' you here!

In case you haven't heard it lately, you guys are the greatest!

- Mary

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 12:26 am EDT

I've got no complaints. I would like to see a contribution ticker so we know how much we are giving. It is very motivational.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

Missed the question at the end on my last post!

You guys give us such a great variety of stuff, I don't know what else to ask for! The stories about individual volunteers are great, coverage that you do of all major events are great, and the info on how to help (calls, etc) is great!

I know I love seeing pictures, video and write-ups on the 'smaller' events of the day (like all the GREAT stuff we got from the bus tour). But even on rally/town hall days, to see Barack mixing it up with those along the way (whether press, back room prayer circles, meal stops, etc.)is always a nice addition.

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By SK in Atlanta Apr 8th 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

Chris,

Just remembered something else I had been thinking about:

I have an iPhone and use it throughout the day (especially if I am waiting in a Dr's office, etc.) to keep track of the daily news. So an "Obama Mobile" format for the blog would be incredibly helpful because the graphics really lead to slow download speed. Several sites (such as fandango) have an iPhone mobile content version. Could this be done with the blog??

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

oh wow that is a great idea!!!

I have an ipod touch...I am always on it to check out the latest from this site.

a mobile version would be amazing :D

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By SFT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

Oh--what a great idea. I have a Palm Treo 755 and that would be terrific. I have the Obama08 site on my web favorites but it is agonizing to look for anything important. Keep HOPE shining.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

Palm (I'm about 80% sure) and Apple are both FAUX news sponsors :(

Sorry to ruin the moment, but I had to share.....

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

*sigh*

It makes me so sad that apple is a fox sponser.

Because the ipod touch is above and beyond the best mobile internet device I've ever used.

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By Canucklehead Apr 8th 2008 at 1:39 am EDT

Well, write to Apple and tell them that.

Seriously, this is s a brand that is highly self-conscious about reaching the 'mobile' generation (which would generally exclude me but I admire thair products and I have a iPod myself).

Let them know that you think that their sponsorship of Faux is wrong because it demonstrates values antithetical to what their advertising suggests.

Methinks Apples is one of the more responsive corps out there - very attuned to its image and how it is perceived by the outside world - and a few e-mails about what they're sponsoring could have deep implications.

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By Balloons Across America Apr 8th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

funny.... we're boycotting them!!!!

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By Winning in '08 Apr 8th 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

Completely agree... I check my phone all day for the news and sneak to this site every once in a while to get the real news. I work at a very conservative Stock Brokerage firm and everything is watched!!! Please make this site accessible through phones..

But then again, I probably won't do any work..

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By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 12:45 am EDT (Updated Apr 8th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT)

Edited: Okay, you guys answered before I could even type the question . . . I'll have to learn to keep up . . .

Obviously reformatting the entire site would be out of the question, but it might be possible to create a mobile content version of the HQ blog. Would anyone else find a text-only, iPhone friendly version useful?

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By Winning in '08 Apr 8th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

Yes, pretty please... I don't have an IPhone though.. I have an Verizon phone and I can get ABC, CBS, MSNBC... I would love to be able to see the blog... This would make my every dream come true....

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

that would be super great!

My ipod touch and myself would never be happier :D

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

Back to the old question, of what we'd like to see more of, I think one of the draws of the blog has been all the creative grassroots fund raising and publicity that Obamans come up with. Stories about that kind of thing would be great.

But I love the numbers, the counters, the graphs and charts....they comfort me.

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By SK in Atlanta Apr 8th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Absolutely! I really only look at the blog on my phone (I don't usually check out the main page even on my computer cause all the major news we need to see is right here). So if you could just have the HQ Blog posts with just some simple (smaller size) graphics and not all the misc links, I think it would load much quicker and it would be easier for kids to keep up with on a regular basis without slowing down their crazy social schedules. They LIVE on their iPhones now-a-days...well, so do I :)

If you can get ahold of an iPhone, check out the fandango website (for movie tickets). They have a specific iphone version...with just bare-bones content. Yahoo had that for a while as well, but it wasn't very well done. I think doing that with the blog would be "da bomb". [question, are we still saying that? seems kind of retro now...]

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By SK in Atlanta Apr 8th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

of course, that ONLY applies to the mobile version.

I LOVE the format of the standard blog for computer viewing and connection speeds are so fast that the large amount of content is no problem.

Thanks again for considering this!

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

yep facebook also has a mobile version..it works GREAT on my ipod touch. so much easier than the traditional version.

I'm always on my ipod touch...and an ipod touch with the obama hq blogs...well that's a match made in heaven :D

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

Chris, PLEASE don't put up the late night thread till pretty late, because it goes up so early here on the West Coast that by 11 pm it's really slow to load!

Y'all do an awesome job though. These blogs are oddly addicting. I'm one of those blogger junkies and this one is just right.

I'm so darned glad you don't go negative.

You know we just plain really want Barack to WIN and WIN BIG! Kick us in the butt sometimes. I LOVE seeing reminders to PHONE and DONATE (but am nervous to put the donation counter up because I like keeping the other campaigns in the dark).

You should blog more often, it's fun, Chris!

If you ever need help with Myspace in any way, one of my best friends is TOM's immediate assistant (he was their head of legal, now he's business development, if I recall)... and I have his number :) Not like you can't get through, however... we talk quite often and they're REALLY IN LOVE WITH BARACK at Myspace! I mean the company itself!

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By zoharita Apr 8th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Wow Chris,

How cool that you are asking. I am new to blogging. As a not very technically literate 40+ female I just LOVE the video updates. Especially featuring Senator Obama's speeches or townhalls.

I have successfully enrolled many new Obama supporters by sending friends links. It is also just great to get the morning news visual.

I will never forget the morning front covers of The Iowa WIN.........and I just can't wait for a full color national splash of the same when we LANDSLIDE, SLAM DUNK, BRING IT HOME in Pennsylvania!

Here in California, we think you personally and your HQ staff ROCK!

On that note....as my 4 year olds loves to say I am jammied up and ready for bed.

Goodnight all.

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By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

Chris -

First off, I want to say that you guys do an absolutely phenomenal job. This blog is addictive. Thanks for your tireless efforts!

The threads that I find most enjoyable are morning news and the late night open thread.

Assuming you would know or have access to someone who does? Does Obama ever read the blog?

Obama 08' & 12'

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

wow considering having chris here is enough to make us feel like we're amongst a celebrity...

can you imagine if Barack ever posted one day?

just randomly, he could post and go

"first!"

we would all go nutso! LOL.

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Wow...
That would be insane.

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By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:02 am EDT

it'll happen.

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

yes, it would!

and I really think he should post "first"

He deserves the honor. LOL.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

I'd be so honored. He could motivate us so well if he came through here. I wonder if he ever reads this stuff. I've often thought, would I rather or rather not? Then again, surely he gets curious from time to time, no?

Dear Barack, I'm so glad you reminded me of my love for Montana the other day. Now I want to go there. You totally captured the cowboy spirit and it fit you better than most of your suits. You'll win California like crazy with that attitude. And thank you for enduring this difficult campaign for us. We know it's not "for you." It sounds silly, but you just might be the first presidential candidate who has SERIOUS loyalty, like you could ask ANY of us for anything and we'd just make it happen for you. So, if you ever need a babysitter or homemade chicken noodle soup on the campaign trail somewhere, you should post and let folks know. You will have whatever you need or want. Because you care for us, we love you dearly. Not in an idolotrous sense. In a brotherly love sense! You have already WON the presidency in most of our minds, and we will continue to forever be inspired (for me, it's your civility and willingness to be yourself, and even recently when I was denied my doctorate in literature from Stanford and Berkeley and my whole life flashed before my eyes after 17 years of hard work, I thought, well, Barack Obama wouldn't give up and I'll just apply next year, and the year after that, and the year after that as well).

Barack, you really did make me come out of my anti-government shell for the first time ever, and I trust you so deeply.

If only you were reading this.

Someday I want to shake your and Michelle's hands. I am proud to have made 2000 phone calls for you! To have done visibility, flyering, fundraising, morale boosting, and only wish I could do more.

You make me proud, not really proud, just proud at all, for the first time in my life, to be an American.

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By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

You're right Amy, we could not even take it. I would definitely go nutso!

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

LOL its so true!

Just think about how excited we get after we win a contest...

but if our candidate posted?!

We'd all lose our blogging minds! They'd probably have to shut the place down! LOL.

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!

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By Suzanne in CO Apr 8th 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

Whoopeeee, Chris is here!!

First of all, you all do a tremendous job!! You must never sleep...well we don't either..

I love the stories about where Sen. Obama has been, love the photos. Love the anticipation of an upcoming trip - like the Indiana bus trip.

The video links are great too.

Why not feature one state per day - even if they have already voted - showing what volunteers are doing, grassroots events going on, feature bloggers from that area, etc.??

We are doing lots here in Colorado, and I know other states are too.

Ex. Petra in Tucson with her Bowling for Barack. Christine O'Bama in Chicago driving down to Indiana for canvassing, etc.

Featuring one state per day would last a while!

Thanks for all you do!
Suzanne

Re: 50 States | Report to Admin

By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

We're going to be re-visiting all of the states here on the blog, and sooner rather than later. We know that long after the "campaign" leaves town, our grassroots supporters are still working hard.

One of the benefits of the long primary is that it has given us a chance to build infrastructure in all 50 states. And we're going to need every one of you in November . . .

So yes, that's a great idea, Suzanne. I think you're going to get your wish.

Re: 50 States | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in CO Apr 8th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

Yeah!! Chris, thank you!

One more little suggestion - since I'm on a roll!

How about a "help desk" for our phone bankers? I have run into several instances (most recently, Thursday night calling WA state) where I ran across a question/problem that I couldn't answer. I needed some insight/help from HQ or someone who knew facts that I didn't have access to at the time.

Since we are doing SO many calls, it would be nice to know we have a "help desk" at our disposal for urgent questions.

Thanks, Chris! Asking us for input has just about given us another year's worth of energy!

Suzanne

Re: 50 States | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

When I get calls like those, I give them Chicago HQ numbers, or ask if I can call them back and try to find the info!

Sometimes it works.

Re: 50 States | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

I'll be here for Barack in the fall. I will campaign for him very hard and if I can, will travel to do it!

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

Thanks for being my PR rep., Suzanne! I just finished working (Batman and Superman cookies for a birthday party tomorrow), and thought I would check out what was going on on the late night thresd, and here is Chris Hass!!!!!!! Hi Chris!!!! :D

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By Suzanne in CO Apr 8th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

That's the least I could do, Christine, after all you are doing for our campaign of hope!

You rock (and bake, and canvass and call).....

Suzanne

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By Christine "No Distractions" O'Bama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:44 am EDT

Yeah. I may start a new Obama group: Renaissance Women for Barack! Want to be my first member?!

Re: . | Report to Admin

By Suzanne in CO Apr 8th 2008 at 2:40 am EDT

Yes I Can!! Be your 1st member!

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By Falcon Apr 8th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

Wonderful Web Site! THANKS!!!

Regarding the blogs: Is there a way to adjust the posting format so that each "Reply Post" begins at the LEFT MARGIN rather than in a cascading/STAIR-STEP manner?

When there are a lot of replies to the same blog heading, the material goes so far to the right that it becomes somewhat of a chore to follow it down the page.

Regarding Contacting HQ: Can there be a couple of new Hotlines added to make it easier to bring urgent matters to the attention of HQ?

One more question:

Could there be a ticker tape added to the Home Page to provided viewers with timely updates?
I think this would add to the dynamics of the web site.

I deeply appreciate all of the effort that is going into managing such an excellent and interactive site.

Bravo!

-New Yorker Not for HRC

Re: content and format | Report to Admin

By Lee Church Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

Christopher,
My view is that it's a bidirectional pipeline. The blog is not just here for supporters, and it's not just here for the campaign. You should do exactly as you (and HQ) are doing in determining the topics, and what you feel is important. Basically you have an army of people who can exhaust a topic as a giant think tank, provide researching and ideas that a smaller group may miss.

Having an effective mechanism to filter the blog information and send it on up the chain is important. And having a mechanism to direct the energy and tone of the Barack's Blog Army directed from HQ is also important.

Sometimes (often) we are off topic. This happens when there is square information that doesn't fit in any particular round hole. That makes filtering a bit more difficult on the upward link. It's tempting to suggest an ongoing 'misc' blog, but like a shoebox, it ends up with everything, even the stuff that belong in more specific blogs.

As long as HQ feels it's able to distill the information from the blogs effectively and that the direction(topic) and tone is adequetely set I don't see a need for significant change at this time.

Re: content and format | Report to Admin

By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

You make some good points, Lee. The site is and always has been a work in progress, and we've had to adapt to the huge influx of interest in the campaign over the last four months.

We're in a good place now, and hopefully as we move forward we'll be even better able to make use of the "bi-directional pipeline" that you're talking about.

Re: . | Report to Admin

By Canucklehead Apr 8th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT

Chris:

Just a note from a Canadian who (a) can't vote and (b) can't donate but (c) loves you anyway.

Ok, you may not love me back on account of (a) and (b) but so be it. Anyway, I love this blog because it is so open. We have this little problem with the would-be painter and I agree, he sounds sufficiently obsessive-compulsive that Secret Service (and I'm loathe to use the abbreviation "SS" in light of its Nazi predessor) should be given a 'heads-up' in case he's not just an a** hole). Clearly, this idjut is disturbed but whether he legally insane or not is best left to a jury, so can we please just lock him up pending that determination?

Otherwise, I love the campaign and the website and I can't wait to pop the cork on April 22 when it becomes readily apparent, even to Sean Hannity and to her Royal Highness (i.e., Clinton Herself) that what's-her-name hasn't a snowball's chance, in PA in July.

As for content, I love the announcement of SD endorsements, but what kind of critic am I? (I also loved the footage of BHO bowling - as Jon Stewart put it, "is he black enough now"?) Mostly I come here for the discussion threads by fellow Obamaholics - the confessions of the symptoms of Obama-mania, the links to the latest poll or the surest commentator of the anti-Hill variety. Some of the contributors are also pretty witty, in case you hadn't noticed.

We might do better with more regionally-identified stuff up top but by-and-large, we do pretty will with the format you've set out.

As a specific, I am making plans to be in the Chicago area in the week of May 5 - I was looking on the site for activities that I might participate in such as a primary watch on May 6 for the PA results but the events aren't organized by date. Do you have any idea what an issue it is for a non-Chicogoan to scroll down 857 (more or less) events (or so it seemed...) to find an event on May 6 for the primaries? Do you suppose you could add a feature to this part of the website to allow it to organize upcoming events by date".

luv from Canada,
CynthiA

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By CJS76 Apr 8th 2008 at 2:50 am EDT

I really like the pictures from the events because it allows us to see what is happening on the ground. I also really like the stories about grassroots supporters' events. One of my favorites was the one about the neighborhood that got together to clean up litter. Just hearing from the supporters and seeing what a diverse coalition we have created was really inspiring. And of course, being on the West Coast, I love the late night thread. Although, I sometimes wish it was even later because often by the time I get to it many of the discussions seem to be over and the people have left. Oh yeah, I also really like the idea of revisiting the states that have already voted. I would especially like to hear updates from the caucus states as they move forward.

Thanks for asking!

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 8th 2008 at 8:35 am EDT

Hi Chris

I'd like to be able to see complete videos of ALL of BHO's campaign events. They don't have to be here in the HQ blog, but somewhere on the site.

Other than that, you folks are doing a great job. You get the web. Other campaigns still don't.

-- stanley h. for hussein a great patriotic name

wow | Report to Admin

By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 12:00 am EDT

wow, is it just me or are these new downloads amazing?

all the states are represented and the posters and flyers and desktops are super!!...hq you've really outdone yourselves :D

Re: she and her supporters have totally lost it! | Report to Admin

By Alicia Hopemonger Apr 8th 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

They are delusional... it's almost kind of sad, really.

Re: she and her supporters have totally lost it! | Report to Admin

By Evan Apr 8th 2008 at 12:21 am EDT

not yet... As with any rule, if you're a Clinton, it's there to be manipulated.

The credentials committees are actually proportionate to total # of delegates. With the 25 DNC members, and 26 members still to be elected in future primaries, a majority on the credentials committee can swing for either candidate.

She can't win fairly in ANY capacity but she could still steal it by committee.

Re: she and her supporters have totally lost it! | Report to Admin

By JuanE. Apr 8th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

The credentials committee is selected based on the candidate's proportion of pledged delegates. Since Barack will have the majority of pledged delegates probably next month, he will have the majority number of delegates on the committee. I am quite sure that Barack will make sure that these delegates are hard-core loyalists. Hillary will not get anything that she wants unless she wants to quit the race. This is why Hillary is trying to throw the kitchen sink at Barack; she is trying to delay him from winning the majority of pledged delegates.

uh oh! | Report to Admin

By Bella in NYC - Is it November 4th yet? Apr 8th 2008 at 12:03 am EDT

Oh no, the late night thread is dangerous, once you get sucked in, it's hard to walk away!

Re: uh oh! | Report to Admin

By Susquehanna Diana - Tattooed Lady who will find a way to be in DC on 1-20-09! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:04 am EDT

lmao - yeah, i've been like, "oh, cool, late night thread..." next thing I know its 430am!

Re: uh oh! | Report to Admin

By Bella in NYC - Is it November 4th yet? Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

yeah, it's rough for the east coasters, we're lucky we still have jobs, lol!

Re: uh oh! | Report to Admin

By Christopher Hass Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Sorry Dina . . . We'll have to put up a special East Coast Thread one night at a reasonable time . . . On the plus side, you get to live in New York City.

Re: uh oh! | Report to Admin

By AlaskaObamaLady Apr 8th 2008 at 12:26 am EDT

one advantage of living in Alaska...the late night blog is actually pretty early here:)

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By I voted for CHANGE Apr 8th 2008 at 12:06 am EDT

sounds great and good luck!

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Mike Telesky Apr 8th 2008 at 12:07 am EDT

This is great news - We need SEIU, UFCW and Teamsters out in force in Indiana too!

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

This is fantastic! Thank you!

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Alicia Hopemonger Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

Great news!

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Cornell Hussein from Harrisburg PA Apr 8th 2008 at 12:22 am EDT

This is great news and will be a great help for Barack... Thanks Teamsters.
Also I got my first mailing about Barack today, and I was excited... and it was great and it wasn't even from Barack, it was from the SEIU. SEIU thanks for your support and great brochure..

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Mike Telesky Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Would love to see the SEIU mailer, can you scan and link or upload it?

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 12:36 am EDT

I hope that the Teamsters help Team Obama to close the gap and send this race to the finishing line

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By jayman♦ Apr 8th 2008 at 12:36 am EDT

I have been waiting for news like this for weeks! This is HUGE! We need the union vote in PA if we want to take down the HRC/Rendell machine. The Teamsters are critical to this race. I love this (can you tell?)!

Now, we need the fine people at HQ to get BHO back on a bus in PA sometime late next week for 3 or 4 days so we can finish this thing.

Re: REPOST: TEAMSTERS TOUR THRU PA. FOR BACK OBAMA | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:44 am EDT

agreed. this is pivotal. only weeks ago,
i thought we were supposed to be down by 20+ points. feel the MO.

Re: New right wing smears | Report to Admin

By Susquehanna Diana - Tattooed Lady who will find a way to be in DC on 1-20-09! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:15 am EDT

Sean Hannity is a vile human being.

NOT THIS TIME!!!!

Re: New right wing smears | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

> a vile human being

You give him too much credit as regards humanity.

We who have Marvelous senses know him to be ....

a vile SKRULL !!!!!

--- stanley h. for hussein a marvelous name

Kansas wins now on to the WH | Report to Admin

By LoveTide Apr 8th 2008 at 12:05 am EDT

I am not superstitous but Kansas winning NCAA tournament is a good sign.

Re: Kansas wins now on to the WH | Report to Admin

By ReneeaCA Apr 8th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

i'm just getting off work...THEY WON! YES! i knew it!....

yes, it is a good sign!

Re: KANSAS WINS FINAL FOUR - MIDWEST BIG IN 2008 | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Apr 8th 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

Re: KANSAS WINS FINAL FOUR - MIDWEST BIG IN 2008 | Report to Admin

By Ang (Truthmonger from KS) Apr 8th 2008 at 12:17 am EDT

We'll make it work special just for you!

Re: KANSAS WINS FINAL FOUR - MIDWEST BIG IN 2008 | Report to Admin

By LoveTide Apr 8th 2008 at 12:12 am EDT

The Citizens Galvanized for Monica from Beacon, NY or CGMBNY, do hereby say -- Gon girl!

Re: KANSAS WINS FINAL FOUR - MIDWEST BIG IN 2008 | Report to Admin

By Ang (Truthmonger from KS) Apr 8th 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

You'll have my vote!

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Walt we did it man! Check's in the mail.

Downloads | Report to Admin

By Mike Telesky Apr 8th 2008 at 12:08 am EDT

These are awesome - I had no idea this portion of the website existed. Can we make it a lead link on the home page? (or did I miss it?)

Re: . | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

Yeah, and it's a good thing that I'm homeschooled and finished for the semester!

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By Michelle B Apr 8th 2008 at 12:15 am EDT

Out of the many we are one | Report to Admin

By Andrew from Fort Kent, ME Apr 8th 2008 at 12:10 am EDT

E Pluribus Unum

Re: Downloads | Report to Admin

By Mike Telesky Apr 8th 2008 at 12:15 am EDT

Too funny - I thought "media" meant "media/press", so never clicked through.

night | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 12:12 am EDT

Check out the "night" one; i just set it as my wallpaper, loving it!!!

Re: night | Report to Admin

By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 12:23 am EDT

WHOA! Open up the Icontage one. Very trippy!

Re: night | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

hmmm is it silver or grey? it looks grey, but...?

KU | Report to Admin

By Linda from Leawood, Kansas Apr 8th 2008 at 12:12 am EDT

Rock Chalk Jayhawk ... Go KU

Re: KU | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 8th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

Did you see Roy Williams wearing the KU sweatshirt tonight?

Who said we can't all get along?

What unites us is stronger than what divides us!

Felt inspired... | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

CHANGE

"Change isn't easy",
My Higher Self said.
"It must start with YOU
In your heart and your head.
You can't watch and wait
For someone to change first.
You take that first step
And the change will be nursed.
Stay on this path,
And one day you will find
That all around you
Stand close those of like mind."

And then we can say
We won't wait anymore,
Because we are the change
We have been waiting for.

By Me

Re: Felt inspired... | Report to Admin

By Robert from Park City, UT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

thank you for posting this

Re: Felt inspired... | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

Very nice me!

Re: Felt inspired... | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Thanks, Sue and Robert... :D

Re: Felt inspired... | Report to Admin

By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:41 am EDT

Arlene, I loved this post, thanks for sharing your thoughts. What's incredible, is that his mentality works not only in politics but in personal relationship. Be the Change that you want to see, what a novel concept?

Obama 08' & 12'

Re: Felt inspired... | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

Yes, and quoting from another source..."I'll SEE it when I BELIEVE it!"...not the other way around. Thanks!

Today show... | Report to Admin

By Susquehanna Diana - Tattooed Lady who will find a way to be in DC on 1-20-09! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:13 am EDT

I heard earlier that Barack is gonna be on the Today Show tomorrow (Tues). Don't know where to confirm what time he will be on, so I am DVR-ing the whole show.

WHICH BACKGROUND DID YOU CHOOSE? | Report to Admin

By Aaron Apr 8th 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

i had a really hard time deciding, but i took the OBAMA SEAL today :)

how about you?

Re: WHICH BACKGROUND DID YOU CHOOSE? | Report to Admin

By Susquehanna Diana - Tattooed Lady who will find a way to be in DC on 1-20-09! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:18 am EDT

I went with the bad-ass lookin' silver eagle.

Re: WHICH BACKGROUND DID YOU CHOOSE? | Report to Admin

By Aaron Apr 8th 2008 at 12:20 am EDT

i was really close to picking that one (next week lol)

find me a cooler/more up to date candidate in the whole entire history of american politics and i will give you a dollar! lol

Re: WHICH BACKGROUND DID YOU CHOOSE? | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

That is a really nice eagle!

Re: WHICH BACKGROUND DID YOU CHOOSE? | Report to Admin

By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

I just had to go with 'night'

it was way too cool to not be unzipped.

Re: WV donations for HRC and Obama | Report to Admin

By Evan Apr 8th 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Same thing in my ZIP code (CO)... It was mostly Romney...

Re: WV donations for HRC and Obama | Report to Admin

By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

But some of your people have bought campaign buttons, so it may not be as bad as all that!

Re: WV donations for HRC and Obama | Report to Admin

By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

EscalationNOW & Evan-

How can you check that? Please advise - thanks.

Re: KANSAS WINS FINAL FOUR - MIDWEST BIG IN 2008 | Report to Admin

By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Kansas for Obama buttons, available on ebay.

Sorry to thread jack. But... | Report to Admin

By ATW Apr 8th 2008 at 12:24 am EDT

Ed Rendell has been a force in PA politics for over 3 decades now. He is someone who is far more familiar with how systems and elections are processed in this state then our campaign and campaign lawyers.

If we are serious about winning PA we need to be aware that highly unethical and illegal tactics will be attempted and employed in trying to secure HRC a 4-9% win here in PA and Ed Rendell a shot at the VP.

We need to alert all agencies and departments that could potentially influence PAs primary, that they are being documented and watched extraordinarily closely.

Unfortunately workers in these offices and departments are extremely loyal to Rendell and his cause, being that they are employed by his Gov't.

We need to be beyond vigilant in terms of insuring a fair and equitable election in PA. It's NOT going to simply happen that way. PA was recently ranked 3rd most susceptible to election tampering (blackboxvoting.org).

Ed Rendell has the potential to be the Katherine Harris of PA. Let’s do what we can to make sure that doesn’t happen.

Email Ed Rendell and demand a transparent process here in PA. Let him and all of his Gov't we, the people are watching very close.

Thanks,

Tim

PS -- If you watch Meet the Press from this week, it's creepy how sure PA he is that HRC will win by %4-9.

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By {:{:{:{Quantum Being}:}:}:} Yesterday at 5:26 pm EDT
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The price of liberty is indeed eternal vigilance.

You are so right about Rendell. And let's not forget... he was one of the MOST egregious race-baiters for WEEKS.

We need to pound away at Hillary's Walmart board of directors tenure, whereby she sat silently accepting repeated union bashing, not to mention Walmart being the world's biggest sweatshop, job exporting, slavemaster on the planet... all while Hillary claims to be this great populist champion of working people, women and children... and NOT ONCE has she called Walmart to task for their crimes against humanity.

PA is a DEEPLY blue collar state... hence, these issues will resonate DEEPLY with the Pennsylvania electorate.

Message me if you want my upcoming YouTube links to video clips which can be used to broadcast the truth all over PA.

Peace

Re: Sorry to thread jack. But... | Report to Admin

By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 12:34 am EDT

Hi Tim,

I'm quite sure that Barack and the team he has is very much on top of the bulls--t that Rendell and his slew of crooks might have planned. I remember on the onset of the campaign in PA, Barack stated to Rendell that he hopes that he will not say or do anything during the election that will cause the party to lose in the General. I think when Barack stated that during an interview, he already knew the tatics that go on, and he was putting Rendell on notice. Now that is how you stay 4 steps ahead, you call them out on the start, then you won't have to spank their a-s later on.

Love, Grace, and Peace
Robby from Louisiana

Re: Sorry to thread jack. But... | Report to Admin

By Jaquelin Apr 8th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

I just did this after reading your post.

I am afraid of just the same thing. It seems important
to have many write him and in so doing remind him that
we are paying very close attention and intend to do so
on Primary night too.

Thanks and keep posting please.

Re: Sorry to thread jack. But... | Report to Admin

By redcat Apr 8th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

On Sunday, Rendell said on Meet the Press that keeping Penn on the Clinton campaign wasn't a good idea. By Monday, Penn was supposedly 'fired' - but he wasn't really fired - because he is still helping the Clinton campaign.

Rendell's influence in PA can be countered by clearly explaining, in simple words, that Penn was working against keeping jobs in the US from the beginning of Hillary's campaign - and Hillary knew it. The second important point is that Hillary is allowing him to continue to work for her - and has not cut him out completely, despite what she has said.

The Clinton campaign wants this story to go away ASAP, hence, the fast turnaround time from Rendell's comment to the announcement that Penn was 'leaving.'

He isn't leaving - and the story needs to stay alive such that PA voters get the point that they were being lied to by Hillary from the beginning of this campaign about her promise to keep jobs in the US and are being lied to now about the fact that Penn isn't fired.

I wouldn't close my eyes to anything that Rendell and his friends could do to alter the voting or tabulation processes in PA, either. Their blatent and biased support of one candidate over the other - has been disgraceful for PA and they do indeed look as if they will stop at nothing - in order to win.

This is how Hillary will win! | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ Apr 8th 2008 at 12:24 am EDT

Hillary will be the next POTUS if she follows these steps.

Link

Re: This is how Hillary will win! | Report to Admin

By ATW Apr 8th 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

^ one of the funniest youtubes I have ever seen.

Re: This is how Hillary will win! | Report to Admin

By Alicia Hopemonger Apr 8th 2008 at 12:34 am EDT

Oh my gosh, that was AWESOME! Is it on digg? I'm going to put it on there if it's not!

Re: This is how Hillary will win! | Report to Admin

By Alicia Hopemonger Apr 8th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

I put it on Digg:

Link

Re: This is how Hillary will win! | Report to Admin

By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

Insanely funny.

yes they can | Report to Admin

By Mary R. Il. Apr 8th 2008 at 12:24 am EDT

KANSAS AND BARACK

YES THEY CAN!!

OBAMA 08

Re: yes they can | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

???

What's that mean?

BLOCKBUSTER...CLINTON IS FINISH! | Report to Admin

By alpha Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

ATTENTION: PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS

SEN. HILLARY CLINTON IS FINISH..ANOTHER TOP AID IS

DEALING $40,000.00 PER MO. FROM FREE TRADE COMPANY

ASKED HOWARD WOLFSON AND WIFE!!!

SEN. CLINTON IS FINISH..IT'S OVER!!!

AMERICAN PEOPLE SHOULD DEMAND THE 2007 TAX RETURNS

NOW...NOT LATER, THE CLINTONS ARE HIDING ANOTHER

$100,000.00 MILLIONS IN SECRET DEAL WITH MIDDLE

EASTERNER! IT'S OVER BILL & HILLARY CLINTON!!!

Re: BLOCKBUSTER...CLINTON IS FINISH! | Report to Admin

By Rami Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

We need to send to the MSM. Everyone, please start send this to everything.

Re: BLOCKBUSTER...CLINTON IS FINISH! | Report to Admin

By Leo Apr 8th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

Hillary is a scary individual. She is not finished until she says so (I am sorry to say). We should not ignore her either, she is quite a crafty person. So everyone, BE PREPARED (oops, that's from the Boy Scouts). Did you know Hillary was a Girl Scout? I copied this from a Girl Scout site:

Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The word "God" can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on one's spiritual beliefs. When reciting the Girl Scout Promise, it is okay to replace the word "God" with whatever word your spiritual beliefs dictate.

The Girl Scout Law
I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,

and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Is Hillary all of these things?

Charming article on kids pestering parents to support Obama | Report to Admin

By Rick in Boulder, CO Apr 8th 2008 at 12:25 am EDT

Charming New York Times article on how kids are rather persistent in persuading their Moms and Dads to vote for Obama!

See Link

Rick

Re: Charming article on kids pestering parents to support Obama | Report to Admin

By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) Apr 8th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

Nice article, thanks for sharing. Now we just need the PA, IN, WV, OR, MT, PR, NC etc etc kids to convince their parents and grandparents to vote for Sen. Obama :)

FIRED UP & READY TO GO!!!
Obama '08-'16.

Re: Charming article on kids pestering parents to support Obama | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

Great article. My favorite quote:

“He’s a complete Barackomaniac,”

And now I understand why Casey had to endorse. Who could say no to that family of beautiful women.

Who are you people? | Report to Admin

By Montana Apr 8th 2008 at 12:26 am EDT

Honestly, I can't get over how gorgeous the artistry is on this web site. Kudos (giant ones--whatever kudos are...) to you folks. Stunning.

I went to our Missoula HQ tonight after work (and wrote a few postcards at our postcard event on my lunch hour)and called about twenty people and then entered data into the computer, too. Two people I called were still on the fence, but everyone else was enthusiastic, and often told me their whole family was voting for Barack, they wanted to talk and talk about the rally here last Saturday. I think many Montanans were very impressed with Barack and those on the fence jumped to the Barack side over this last weekend.
We are having a grand opening on Saturday, at our HQ, and I signed up to work that event. It will be fun--an opportunity to show the people what this campaign is all about.

Re: Who are you people? | Report to Admin

By Seattle for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

thanks Montana for all you do for the campaign. I ran into another BO supporter at Costco and she was working at the WA delegate count on Saturday. She said we gained more delegates in WA. Hooray!

Everyone's efforts count. Go team!

Latest of...Maureen Dowd on 'Obambi' | Report to Admin

By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

Maureen Dowd is too funny. I have no idea why she writes of Obama like he's a super weak, effete dude with his head in the clouds. Her last two op-ed pieces are hilariously bizarre to me.

"Besides coaching Obama, Hillary is also shielding him."

Link

“[Obama is] one of those reprehensible nicotine addicts who seems to believe that the world is his ashtray.”

Link

I've also noticed how she always manages to fit in a description of his physical appearance in writing. I think someone may have a crush on Obama. Someone who is trying to overcompensate by hiding behind super aggressive writing.

Anyway, she's a feminist to the core and I love that she isn't pro-Hillary/Clintons. Her bizarre op-eds featuring Obama are far too entertaining to pass up-- as crazy as they are. But I don't think I can ever forgive her for that awful nickname she gave him (Obambi).

Re: Latest of...Maureen Dowd on 'Obambi' | Report to Admin

By ReneeaCA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

overcompensate = she! loves! him! too! watch, she'll come around...

right now she's fighting, trying' to find some balance between the [expected] feminist thinking and what she 'really' thinks/feels as a human.

please help me | Report to Admin

By Abomanite from brooklyn Apr 8th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

Please help me with my contribution of $975.00 before 4/22/2008

Re: Latest of...Maureen Dowd on 'Obambi' | Report to Admin

By Stanley H. Krute Apr 8th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

Dowd's whole shtick is cleverly tearing down anyone and everyone.

Her writing is technically good, and smart, but ultimately empty, due to her lonely cynicism.

So don't expect much of her in the months to come RE Obama.

-- stanley h. for hussein a hopeful name

Re: Latest of...Maureen Dowd on 'Obambi' | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

It would be helpful if we who hate the ncikname given by M Dowd do not repeat over and over again because this just spreads it to those who may not know it

Re: Latest of...Maureen Dowd on 'Obambi' | Report to Admin

By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Too late. I think it's stuck. She's been doing it since 2007. lol

Great Speech!!! | Report to Admin

By LT in CA Apr 8th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

I posted this in the thread for the "All the way to November" speech, but I wanted to repost here:

I know everyone is probably off the thread already and moved onto the next one, but I just have to say that was *The Best* speech I've heard Sen. Obama give. That was absolutely awesome!

I definitely passed on the link of that speech to my friends. Maybe I can get some converts.

Kudos to the campaign! Obama is first!

Fired Up!!

Rebutting attacks | Report to Admin

By Cheryl in Eastern WA Apr 8th 2008 at 12:29 am EDT

Getting ready for the Republican attacks we have all been talking about. Good to be armed with knowledge and facts, as someone pointed out earlier in the blog - we will be the grassroots defenders.
On Barack visiting Pakistan during college to visit his mother. What was happening during that time period in Pakistan was that the CIA was arming Bin Laden and others to fight the Russians in Afghanistan. There was no Islamic Fundamentalist movement at that time. Same with his time in Indonesia as a child - no fundamentalist stuff even happening for him to get "corrupted" by it. That would be ridiculous. The good part is that he has had some on-the-ground experience in those countries that broadens his understanding. His mother must have been an awesome woman, to have been working micro-credit programs in those years!

Re: Rebutting attacks | Report to Admin

By Ariel Apr 8th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

this 10 point lead in OR is probably right. i think we'll win OR, MT, and SD by about 10-15 points.

those are good wins, but less than our usual slaughter in the western states. that'll be because these are all primaries, and our other wins were caucuses in the west. so they'll be down, but still big wins

Executive Experience -- New message | Report to Admin

By Patricia aka "Sweetie" Apr 8th 2008 at 12:31 am EDT

This is the new message to sway super delegates. Judge the candidates by the effectiveness of their campaigns:

The largest organization any of them have led is their respective campaigns. So if you want to learn something about how well they will manage the people in their administrations, you can learn a lot by seeing how well they have managed the people in their campaign organizations.

In this department, the race is not even close. Barack Obama has proved himself a much more capable executive and leader than Hillary Clinton -- despite her claim of superior "experience."

The weekend saw yet another eruption of organizational dysfunction in the House of Hillary. Mark Penn's demotion from the post of chief strategist capped months of organizational in-fighting that has apparently turned the Clinton campaign into a latter-day Beirut-on-the-Potomac.

Link

Even more wallpapers... | Report to Admin

By T. Cerami Apr 8th 2008 at 12:32 am EDT

If you're looking for even more wallpapers, we built some for the Idaho for Obama web site last year. Here is the link:

Link

Is Chris Dodd, Obama's VP Pick? | Report to Admin

By jerry25 Apr 8th 2008 at 12:33 am EDT

Is Chris Dodd Obama’s VP?

Yesterday at a San Francisco fundraiser, Barack was asked a question about what he is looking for in a running mate:
Link

Barack surprised everyone a little with his answer. He minimized the need to find a military person or someone with lots of foreign policy experience, since he already felt confident in those areas. Instead he mentioned finding someone who knows a lots of policy stuff that he isn’t so knowledgeable in.

Immediately, I realized that instead of someone like Joe Biden or Jim Webb, the ideal candidate for Obama may be right under our nose. I’m talking about Senator Chris Dodd of Conn.
Here is some biography:
Link

Here are some Pro’s for choosing Senator Dodd:

Dodd is aleady tested as a Surrogate for Obama.
He has never embarrassed Obama and as far as I know has never made any mistakes.

He speaks fluent Spanish, having lived in the Dominican Rep. for 2 years, as a Peace Corp member. This is an advantage for the Latino vote.

Dodd served in the Army National Guard and went to law school in Kentucky.

Noone ever seems to say anything derogatory about Senator Dodd – which can’t be said of other “policy experts” like Kerry, Kennedy or Daschle.

He is undoubtably capable of performing the duties of VP and ready to step into the Presidency if necessary.

He is Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee and thus has the Economic background Obama is looking for.

He had the good judgment to endorse Obama early. He had the courage to say he was initially flat out wrong about the war in Iraq.

Also, he should be attractive to most of Hillary's supporters and especially to those over age 60, which is our weakness. I can’t think of anyone better to “mend” the Democratic Party.

Most of all, he seems like the type of person who Barack could admire and talk with endlessly, with all of Chris’ knowledge on a wide range of subjects.

On an issue such as Driver’s licenses for Undocumented Workers, Dodd stated NO. Barack wants a VP who doesn’t always agree with him and isn’t afraid to say so respectfully.

I’m sure some of you can think of some Negatives to Dodd, but we should at least put him high on the short list, following Barack’s remarks.

Re: Is Chris Dodd, Obama's VP Pick? | Report to Admin

By Rami Apr 8th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

Good point. I know the Barack will pick the right person.

Re: interviews of troop endorsements, all obama | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

I watched this ABC News interview of the service men and women adn was struck by how much they supported Obama.

McCain had better watch out because he may remain with only the older vets as millitary supporters

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:38 am EDT

nope not a person an it!

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By Student for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

These new downloads are awesome!!!

Thanks to the Obama team for these beautiful images and backgrounds! You all are awesome!

I just donated $15 more!

Go Obama 2008!!!

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

Love my new wallpaper, got my logo too. Everyday I find new stuff on this site. This site Ba-racks!

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

ITS BACK!

I know what you're thinking: "It's that #@%*# cookbook lady.. | Report to Admin

By Montana Apr 8th 2008 at 12:34 am EDT

Guam, Puerto Rico, I know you have recipes. All you states, I know you have recipes. All you countries in the world, I know you haver recipes!

We are working on a campaign cookbook as a fundraiser. We will encourage donations (after people download the book-due to campaign finance laws, we can't 'publish' a real book or CD)all the way through to the general election. If you would like to help us out you can send me your favorite personal or family recipes-the ones you are willing to share! (and any story connected with them that you would like to include) and I will see that they get into the FIRST VOLUME of our virtual cookbook and give you all the credit of course. This is a real grassroots cookbook-like the old-fashioned-but-fun church and school cookbooks of yore!

We would especially want to include all backgrounds and cultures and regions of the United States and the world. Because this is not just about us, is it? So far we have received recipes from Alaska to New York,North Dakota to Georgia, France and The Netherlands with more promised soon. Please make sure your state or country is represented.I have already received more than 100 recipes and stories just since Saturday, March 29th! We have editing and technical help, as well. I think we can create a pretty good book!

Good food is a great equalizer, I think, a common need. If you agree, please send me recipes that you love for any reason, grew up with as comfort, or provokes a special memory, the recipe gramma used to make, etc., not ones straight from another cookbook. And share the story if you would like to-we LOVE the stories!

It will be a nice memento of this whole experience we have had creating our Obama family.

If you would like to participate, send your recipes/stories please sign up for this fundraiser-my email is in the "location" section,

Link

I would like to get this done as quickly as possible. This isn't a traditional meeting, of course, just online and via email.

Let's make this a million-dollar April fundraiser for the Obama campaign!

If you don't send them in, I can't make Barack any money!

Making Video's on Youtube.com | Report to Admin

By Adam Apr 8th 2008 at 12:38 am EDT

Hey everyone, I've been in the process of making video's that help everyone that searches through youtube.com on Barack Obama. These videos are more based on issues than his inspirational message of change in America.

Please check it out, rate it and post comments if your willing. The videos aren't top quality, all I have is windows movie maker to work with.

Here's the link:

Link

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By Michael in PA - Outraged Hardboiled Citizen-Historian Thwacked Giddy with Hope Apr 8th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

10-4!

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By Srepen Apr 8th 2008 at 6:25 am EDT

Yes we can

Great pictures

Check the latest Obama news at

TheObamaNews.Com - Link

CNN to air "Compassion Forum" | Report to Admin

By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Apr 8th 2008 at 12:35 am EDT

CNN has this on their political ticker:

CNN to air exclusively 'The Compassion Forum'
Posted: 08:06 PM ET

The Compassion Forum in Grantham, Pennsylvania airs this Sunday on CNN at 8 p.m. ET.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will participate in a faith and values forum that will be broadcast live Sunday exclusively on CNN.

Clinton and Obama, in back-to-back interviews, will field questions from CNN’s Campbell Brown and Newsweek’s Jon Meacham as well as prominent members from the faith community. The Compassion Forum, sponsored by Faith in Public Life, will air at 8 p.m. ET on April 13.

The forum will take place at Messiah College, a Christian liberal arts and sciences school in Grantham, Pennsylvania nine days before the state’s presidential primary. In this hotly contested race for the Democratic nomination, 158 delegates are at stake.

Topics Clinton and Obama are expected to address include poverty, human rights and the worldwide AIDS crisis.

“The Compassion Forum will provide the opportunity for candidates to discuss how their faith and moral convictions bear on their positions on these important issues,” according to a statement posted on the forum’s Web site.

From: CNN Political Editor Mark Preston
Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • The Compassion Forum

This could really help put the whole Rev. Wright thing to bed.
Any thought?

Re: CNN to air "Compassion Forum" | Report to Admin

By Adam Apr 8th 2008 at 12:41 am EDT

I'm not really worried about the Rev. Wright controversy anymore, for now. It seems like Hillary Clinton has kept the gloves on regarding race, because she's too scared it will hurt her and she'd rather not speak.

If we don't talk about it, the media won't talk about it. Consider that.

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By Rachel, VA. Nobel peace prize laureate, PBO, 2012 :) Apr 8th 2008 at 12:49 am EDT

Oh, I am pretty sure she is binding her time. The gloves will be off 2 days before the PA primaries, as usual. Count on it.

Obama '08-'16.

Re: CNN to air "Compassion Forum" | Report to Admin

By Ariel Apr 8th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

do you guys think this mark penn situation will really hurt hillary with the blue-collars?

it's an issue that seems like it would, assuming working class voters are paying attention to working class issues and really catching on to this stuff.

i have to say, i have my suspicions about that. i know people say the nafta thing hurt us in OH, but i happen to think the exit poll numbers about race being an important factor were more telling of our loss there.

i really hope pennsylvanians are different. actually, i wish it had gotten more play about how filthy rich the clintons are, because i think that may have more of an impact among this group than we think. even if it's just an impact for them not to vote.

i still think we shouldn't get our hopes about PA too high. my dream would be to pull it off by 1 point, but i think we're going to come within 5-7

we can't let expectations change, because the clintons will try to lower their expectations more and more in the next 2 weeks

Re: CNN to air "Compassion Forum" | Report to Admin

By Jan R in SC Apr 8th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

This is probably where HC has some nasty little tidbit to throw in.......you know...her "more twists and turns".

After all it is ClintonNewsNetwork

Re: CNN to air "Compassion Forum" | Report to Admin

By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

I think this is a great idea, if they edit it fairly.

Is it possible to conjure up a big, big storm that will blow all the voters far from their precincts on the big day? Or interfere with the poles to cause electomagnetic car failure? That is what it is going to take for HC to win.

Re: CNN to air "Compassion Forum" | Report to Admin

By Tina, NC---I'm NOT willing to take a 10% chance on change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

Call me crazy but if I were her I wouldn't use a forum that will be mentioning spiritual topics to start bashing someone else given all her mis-speaks aka lies.

Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:36 am EDT

Shouldn't McCain also be getting a media thrashing right now re: Mark Penn? Not as big of a thrashing as Clinton Inc. obviously deserves, but . . . .

Did we forget that Penn also has ties to McCain?

Link

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:40 am EDT

you're right he should

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

this whole Penn thing just started- there is much more here if you go back

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

well, yeah...but he's not his campaign manager. and is mccain anti-colombia trade deal?

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

This is the connection: Charlie Black, John McCain's top adviser, is chairman of BKSH, the DC-based lobbying subsidiary of Burson-Marsteller -- of which Mark Penn is CEO.

I don't believe McCain is anti-trade. However, it would seem as though some Repub. voters would also have a problem with Blackwater, Countrywide, and some of the other companies and corporations that Penn deals with--restated, that Penn and CHARLIE BLACK deal with.

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 12:56 am EDT

i guess you'd have to ask, thus far they don't seem to have had a problem with blackwater in the least, and countrywide, no biggie, and they are all about free trade.....with or without job protections. and as far as union busting...well, that i can pretty well answer without much question, as a union leader.

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Barbara"Hussein-fistbump" BaRock-O-Biden Apr 8th 2008 at 12:43 am EDT

You're right, Jade, send this to Keith Olberman, Maybe he missed it. I'm sure he would love to make the connection of discovery. HA HA !!

you're good
love you

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By AlaskaObamaLady Apr 8th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

Just went to McCain's website...what a journey to the past...not much alive going on there!

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

AlaskaObamaLady:

I live in Anchorage! ~~~ xoxoxo ~~~ :o)

Just thought I'd share | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:37 am EDT

Hey guys,

Someone posted this on the last blog and I thought I'd share it with you.

Link
Wondering just how locked down we have the primary season? Go here, through Slate, and come up with your own percentages for the next primaries. Check the delegate totals at the bottom to see how things would end up if the states voted your way!

M'Cain Website | Report to Admin

By AlaskaObamaLady Apr 8th 2008 at 12:44 am EDT

Just went to the John M website for the first time...what a journey to the past!!! nothing very alive there!!

Making Videos on YouTube | Report to Admin

By Adam Apr 8th 2008 at 12:48 am EDT

Hello everyone, I'm making video's and posting them on youtube.com because I've had some spare time lately. While these video's don't capture President Obama's 'entire' stance on the variety of issues, it gives people a basic idea of what he does believe about it.

The first video is Barack on Iraq.

Please check it out, rate it, post comments, subscribe. I'll be making many of them, once a week perhaps.

Here's the Link: CLICK Link CLICK

Re: M'Cain Website | Report to Admin

By Leo Apr 8th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

It doesn't mean he lacks support ... most of them are from the days before computers existed (hey, I can remember those days myself!).

Re: Just thought I'd share | Report to Admin

By Robert from Park City, UT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

Home on the Internet

Connect me,
High speed,

Open Thread,
Free to sew the wounds,
Late night tastes right,
A keyboard by your bed.

Electric sheep,
And qwerty all alone
I’m changing things,
by starting here at home.

RS Powel

Re: Just thought I'd share | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

And...

Beware of trolls
Beneath your bed.
They'll steal your bandwidth,
Then your head...

If you don't WATCH OUT!... :D

Re: Just thought I'd share | Report to Admin

By Arlene in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

I always enjoy your writing, Robert.

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Apr 8th 2008 at 12:39 am EDT

right on, Mike. And thanks, Administrator, for being so on top of it.

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:42 am EDT

agreed! Chris, was that you?

I had no idea we were even getting spammed; I was sending someone a message and came back to see all of this!

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By Ken from Missouri Apr 8th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

This is the best approach, report them to the secret service. They will start a file.

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By Balloons Across America Apr 8th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

ha ha ha.... whoever it is has a serious problem!

Re: What HRC's bloggers are saying....yuck | Report to Admin

By barbie snow in k-ville TN Apr 8th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

Just to make comparisons between our two candidates supporters...hey guys, please stay positive, don't reduce yourself to this level..

Link

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:45 am EDT

Those poor guys- we're the only ones that can speak for them

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

We have got to bring our troops home immediately, in my hopeful opinion. We will obviously have some serious troubles after we leave, but I say leave first and then figure out a solution. sounds crazy, but we gotta do it.

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 12:46 am EDT

Thanks for that Mike. I saw a clip from the interview with the troops. The one person who bummed me out the most was the female lieutenant who said she likes Hillary for Pres. because she thinks that her husband did a good job as Pres. Gack!

And, btw, I saw the painter. Just as I reported it's first spam post, all of the others were deleted! The site admin is kicking arse tonight!

Re: Waiiiiiiiiit a minute . . . | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

It's pretty sad they're so misinformed because if they knew more they'd realize it is actually because of good old bill they're in iraq

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:47 am EDT

lol

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

nice 1st, Walt.

Letter to Ed Rendell | Report to Admin

By Jaquelin Apr 8th 2008 at 12:50 am EDT

OBAMAnites,

I read some concerns about Ed Rendell's very sure statement about the PA vote results. It sent a chill and I wondered to myself if
we should be concerned about a rigged election. I decided to write Ed Rendell as someone had suggested and put those worries out there. Here is the letter I sent. It seems harsh but I want him to know we are wondering and watching. As follows:

Well, my computer savvy failed again. No letter was copied over. I guess it's okay. You can compose your own and send it to him if you want him to be aware of our concern about an honest
and accurate primary vote.

The more everyone on the MSM talks about HRC having ALL The party machine of PA, all the heavy hitters on her side, the more I worry about the vote. It's fine if we don't win, we don't need to win, but a blow out would be highly unlikely under FAIR circumstances. This is my concern.

Am I being paranoid?

Re: Letter to Ed Rendell | Report to Admin

By Adam Apr 8th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

I wouldn't be worried about Penn. State at all, we could very well possibly win. It depends on what happens in the next two weeks, hopefully we can stay on the positive side of the campaign and focus on issues.

I don't expect us to win in Penn. State but I'm sure that it won't be a staggering defeat by high 10%+ margin. I'm predicting that HRC will win by 5% or more in the end. I'm optimistic though and hope that Obama will win. Anything is possible and Hillary Clinton has had a great couple of months so far.

Re: Letter to Ed Rendell | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 8th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Claire McCaskill has already predicted that Clinton will win by double digits - and Sen. McCaskill is a very strong Obama supporter.

I don't think that we have much of a chance - but then again, I didn't think Kansas could beat UNC or Memphis.

That's why you play the games!!!

Re: .Obama Mobile Format | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

Seriously?!

lol

Obama homage to Carter | Report to Admin

By Michelle B Apr 8th 2008 at 12:51 am EDT

Re: Obama homage to Carter | Report to Admin

By zoharita Apr 8th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

That is an AWESOME idea. If we could make this happen prior to the PA election!

Re: Obama homage to Carter | Report to Admin

By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Michelle,
I think that is actually a really good idea. Unfortunately, I live in Minnesota, a little far away from upcoming states.
However, I think Barack Obama has consistently stated that he believes that Americans need to take back their communities and work together and help one another. So I think just voluteering for something in your community would be great. I haven't been able to do much of anything since hurting my back. Maybe though, when it is done healing, I will look into the Habitat for Humanity in my local community.

Hannity & the other guy | Report to Admin

By Shel Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

I just turned on Faux news...haven't been there in a while, now I know why.

Bob Beckel (?) is my hero tonight. Sean wanted to slam Barack on everything. Bob kept changing the topic & Sean actually actually had to ask Bob why he didn't want to answer the questions.

After about 1/2 hour of this (and some channel surfing), Bob answered a question to Sean with "you're playing from a dead hand here."

He was having no part in the bashing. Hmmm.

Re: Hannity & the other guy | Report to Admin

By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 8th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

Sean Hannity is a parody of himself. I just watch him and laugh now. No tiene verguenza.

Need a ride to Indiana? | Report to Admin

By Jackie Apr 8th 2008 at 12:52 am EDT

I posted this on an earlier blog but we are still looking for someone who wants a ride to Indiana:

My son is off to volunteer in Indiana for Obama's campaign for the next month and has decided to drive as he found it hard to be without a car when he volunteered in Texas. His father and I would prefer that he not drive alone, so if anyone is looking for a ride from Northern California to Indiana this week please click on my name above and then send me a message. Of course another volunteer would be ideal! We're paying for the gas - you would just need to help keep him awake!

Re: Need a ride to Indiana? | Report to Admin

By Jaquelin Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

How about going to the Indiana or CA blog and post it there for
folks to know about. Many are making those trips but you just have to find out who.

good luck. So glad he wants to go and help. Great kid!

Re: Need a ride to Indiana? | Report to Admin

By Winning in '08 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

You've raised a good kid.. You should be proud!!! It's truly a reflection of his parents that he's involved in politics now!!!!

For all you conspiracy buffs... | Report to Admin

By lemonkid Apr 8th 2008 at 12:53 am EDT

Here's a trail for you:

"One good reason for Obama to ignore McCain: Robert J. Perry"

Link

I wondered why McCain shined up to Romney so quickly...
have fun!

Re: For all you conspiracy buffs... | Report to Admin

By Falcon Apr 8th 2008 at 4:46 am EDT

This may solve the Public Funding issue, but it points to some of the nastiness that BO can expect from Romney's friend during the general election.

If fact, he probably already has a project in the works.

Did you report this article to HQ?

Event! | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 12:54 am EDT

"Come gather 'round people
Wherever you roam
And admit that the waters
Around you have grown"... Bob Dylan

You're invited to a worldwide event! Anyone can join, no matter where you live.

Please sign up today! Link

Petraeus testimony | Report to Admin

By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 12:55 am EDT

Anyone know what time the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will be questioning General Petraeus? Barack will be there.

Re: Petraeus testimony | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 12:58 am EDT

The surge

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By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 1:00 am EDT

The failure.

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By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

seriously.

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By Nancy M. Apr 8th 2008 at 1:12 am EDT

Hey Meta,

I found this through google, so don't blame me for the fact that it's from fox news :-)

McCain is sure to use his role as a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee to gain the spotlight. The Armed Services panel is the first to hear from the two leaders. Clinton is a relatively junior member of that committee so she will be close to the end of the morning’s hearings.

Obama is a junior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and will be about 13th in line to question Petraeus and Crocker, an opportunity that probably won’t present itself until after the evening news on Tuesday.
The candidate to make the most gains is likely the one who can best parse the testimony being offered by the top U.S. military commander and diplomat in Iraq. The two are addressing the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees on Tuesday and follow up Wednesday before the respective House panels.

Both Sens. Carl Levin and Joe Biden, chairmen of the Senate committees, say they will not allow the hearings to be used as a commander in chief dress rehearsal. The candidates will not be given any special attention and they will be treated as any other senator in the hearings

Link

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By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

I heard on NPR that Barack's session will be in the afternoon

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By Ready4Change Apr 8th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

You guys are FIRED UP tonight, thanks for all the laughs!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 12:57 am EDT

Here It Comes

What happened right under our noses on Monday? … A shrewd move by McCain.

McCain stated that Barack is just another Adlai Stevenson and no more. He is trying to define Barack as one who will be a loser against a military man (like McCain). Stevenson lost the presidential election in both 1952 and 1956 to Eisenhower (the womanizing, golfing, do-nothing, Vietnam War starting president) who was the hero (ha!) general of WWII … In fact the singer Gene Vincent named his musical group after Ike’s golf cap; “Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps” (of “Be-Bop-A-Lula fame”).

The republicans are going to drive this message hard.

In fact, an important mentor of Barack was Senator Paul Simon of Illinois. Simon was known as the “Conscience of the Senate.”

The MSM let this pass right under their noses today. Whoops! They missed it, (too busy yakety yaking about their own egos I guess).

If you doubt this just ask yourself why McCain picked Stevenson’s name out of the many available. I can’t really imagine that McCain has the brains to come up with this idea himself. His strategists, and/or the like, told him to do it.

This strategy is being used to target a specific age group. Their will be others that target different age, race, religious, and gender groups (to name a few),

Divide And Conquer McSame is headed right at Barack and America now. Here it comes!

James

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:01 am EDT

Boy do you have a fine tuned ear!

I didn't think anyone had picked up on that- good point to bring up because it's coming!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Hi Victoria!

Yup, This is how republicans win elections even when they have a lousy candidate.

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

yup- they didn't have to try too hard with Bill but this time its different- I agree this is here!

Did I ever tell you about my Bush-Putin planet?
:)))) maybe one day!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:03 am EDT

We have to STOP worrying so much about what Weathervane McCain and his campaign will say.

McCain is a veteran, yes. But he has also voted against veteran's benefits for the past 4 years straight.

McCain is getting a free ride right now. But that won't last forever.

As soon as HRC can bow out and it's just one one one ---- watch out!

Remember, McCain is NOT being scrutinized by ANYONE right now. He has ample skeletans in his closet. You'll see.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

Those skeletons won't come out once the republican blitz starts. They will have any Democratic nominee on the defensive in a N.Y. minute!

I wouldn't underestimate republican strategists, ever. The blitz is starting now.

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:13 am EDT

Obamacrat-

You worry too much. You've seemed to forgotten how crummy McCain is when he tries to speak and how pathetic he'll be when he's actually up against Senator Obama.

And money --- the Democratic Party will KILL the Republicans this time with more money that we've EVER had.

The R's are the ones who will be swiftboated right up the stream.

Watch this Youtube of Weathervane McCain and have a good laugh. Make sure you watch all of it because it's only a taste of things to come -- Link

And p.s. HAVE SOME FAITH IN OUR CANDIDATE!! >;-(

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

its not about faith or lack there of in Obama- its about how they play the game and James is right

You'll see the hard cash coming for McCain soon once Obama is in...the fight with Hillary will seem like a cake walk

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

I have complete faith in our candidate ... but I also have complete faith that the republicans will try to rape him.

Barack is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I just don't think we can assume anything.

PEACE, I am on your side for the long haul.

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By Arlene in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 1:08 am EDT

And tonight, on one of MSNBC's evening shows, someone brought up the question of McCain, PTSD, and his temper. As a psychologist, I have wondered about this, but never heard it brought up "out loud" on the MSM.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

I think it is possible that they are just letting that out so it/he is fully vetted by the general election. Surely, he'll have a clean bill-of-health by then.

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

They already figured out they can't get Obama on the race issue so this is another direction- don't you think? - with exception to the Wright issue which they'll keep trying but McCain himself needs to stay away from race

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

I am talking about several races of people. I am not refering to AA's, but rather to Asians, Hispanics, and the like.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

A couple of points. I'm 50 and I remember the name Eisenhower because he was mentioned by my family a bit and they were very political. And secondly, Eisenhower had just won a war. He was THE hero of WW2. McCain is nothing relative to Ike. So yes he is targeting a certain age group, but they are older than I am. They are 60 and older. This is likely to be our weakest group and his strongest. But he is going to have real problems expanding his strong areas of support. These people are already voters and are already registered. We on the other hand have the luxury of being supported by groups who historically have been very poor at voting but are now highly motivated. We can expand our voter base by 10s of millions, while he can only convince those are are already likely to vote for him. So far McCain's campaign is: "If you like the war and you like the military, then vote for me." That's it. He also gets the racist vote with out trying. The rest of the country is ours. We can win in a landslide. I predict 350 electoral votes, including Virginia, Georgia and Colorado. Any others you want to add?

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

nope 45 +

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:16 am EDT

Bingo! 45+ and targeting mostly the males in the group.

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

Yup- white males

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

and with an IQ of----

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

Ha!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

But he will need a different story for the 45-55 group because none of them really knew the Stevenson Eisenhower story.

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

They already have the white male in his 60s- that's a done deal.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Then why is McCain bothering to work the 60+ gruop if he already has them? Aren't you assuming a bit too much?

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By Change comes from the bottom up, especially if you have a cattle prod , ya hear me Blue Dogs!!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Now Obamacrat, I think you're wonderful, but...

Although Eisenhower was pretty conservative in his economic policy, he expanded FDR's New Deal by creating the Dept of Health, Education, and Welfare. And, he was also a strong supporter of the Supreme courts decision in Brown v Board of Education of Topeka. And even more important is his granddaughter Susan Eisenhower is a huge supporter of Sen. Obama and this "movement for change." See Link , of her op-ed piece in the NYT. So please try to be a little more gracious in remembering Eisenhower's legacy.

Peace

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:28 am EDT

I have great respect for Susan Eisenhower, but Ike is a loser for me. I admit he did some good things in office like you say, but I'm more a Truman kind of guy.

I just don't get why McCain is starting with this unless what I said in my first post is true.

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By Dale (Man-in-the-Kitchen) in Idaho Apr 8th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

This is an AGE image thing and I'm not talking about personal age; I'm talking about the 50s! Ike is representative of the 50s - and times were good - real good for the white male.

I think maybe he is trying to create a Happy Days moment and identify himself with it. The post-WWII candidate.

Is that possible? But there are so many land mines in that field. It alienates minorities, women, youth - who am I missing?

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 5:36 am EDT

I have to concede that you are right in that there are many land mines in the field McCain is entering. The statement by McCain comparing Barack to Stevenson surely was carefully crafted and thought out by his strategists (I would assume). I imagine the 527's will do the dirty work trying to divide us along various groupings/subgroups.

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By VoteYourRebate in TX = Chrystal Hays Apr 8th 2008 at 1:31 am EDT

We have ple nty of 60 plus people in this with us. sorry, cat helped me type that

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

Yes of course we do. My mom will not be voting for Johnny boy and she is 88.

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By obamaman Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Adlai Steveson LOL............this has absolutely zero hold on the typical american who does not know who Stevenson is. I dont think this is shrewd. If your going to make a strawman make it something we can relate to. McCains strategists are also too darn old!!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

Republican strategists got Bush in twice. The are formidable opponents.

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

No Doubt. Just being positive. We can beat these guys. They will fight, but we can win. Pay attention to how weak the last 2 Democratic races were. We can be much stronger.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 5:41 am EDT

I Agree! I guess I am just saying we must never take anything for granted. I might be entirely off on my interpretation of WHY McCain is trying to glue Barack to Stevenson. But he is trying to glue them together.

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By joe ruwe Apr 8th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

Agreed. But the American people are starting to wake up, I'm thinking..... (hoping)

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By Oris in WA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

As I recall, Adlai Steveson was pictured with feet on desk, showing holes in soles of his shoes.
Seems like he got labled a phony???

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:32 am EDT

Watch the movie 13 days. Stevenson was UN rep for the US and was originally derided by Bobby Kennedy as being weak. But when it came down to it, part of the agreement with the Soviets was suggested by Stevenson and when he needed to he took on the Soviets at the UN and they ended up losing in the eyes of the world.

Also it was Eisenhower that warned about the "Military-Industrial Complex", which we are now suffering from.

Too much history for a sound bite. We might have to go with: "Who is Ike? Man you are really old John. What are you talking about now?"

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 5:43 am EDT

13 Days, OK ... will do. Thanks.

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By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

OK...I am trying to download one of the wallpapers for my computer. It asks what my resolution is. How do I find that info out??

I know one of you computer guru's can help me out!

thanks in advance!!

YES WE CAN!!!

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By Benjamin Vos, Nashville Apr 8th 2008 at 1:05 am EDT

standard is 1024x768 (I think that's the right #s). What kind of computer are you using? Windows based or Mac or something else?

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By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 1:11 am EDT

windows with vista

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By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 1:07 am EDT

If you have a Mac, just go to system preferences and then to display.

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By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

actually I just bought a mac pro book today as a birthday gift for my daughter who is in college. I wish it was staying here, but I will be delivering it to her on Sun.

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By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

I just replaced my old Mac laptop with a MacBook and I love it. Your daughter is going to love hers, too!

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By Bruce H Apr 8th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

If you're in Windows...

right-click on your desktop, Select "Properties," in the box that appears, select the "settings" tab.

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By Bruce H Apr 8th 2008 at 1:26 am EDT

For Windows Vista,

Open Display Settings by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, clicking Personalization, and then clicking Display Settings.

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By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Thanks Ben....that resolution was just right!

Love the new background....it replaced a snowman, how sad is that!

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By Cindy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:37 am EDT

Hey, we Illinoisans know that snow is always just around the corner, right?

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By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 1:48 am EDT

Who knows...I may have to put him back up!! LOL

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By Musicians4Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:04 am EDT

Check out all my GREAT EVENTS!
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By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Apr 8th 2008 at 1:06 am EDT

Here's an important breakdown of Barack's plan for workers, from our friends in Pennsylvania. This will come handy in every remaining state when you go out canvassing, or when you're ddoing persuasion in the phone. It will also make you ready to Talk Like Barack during the general election.

Please, check it out and bookmark/print it:
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One of Obama's best speeaches was in North Dakota on 4/4/08 | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

If you haven't seen and heard this 30 minute speech of Barack Obama's, that he gave on Friday, April 4th in North Dakota, you are really doing yourself a disservice.

This is one of the best campaign speeches I have seen that Barack has given, and I've watched a lot of them.

Now it's your turn. Invest 30 minutes to watch this speech.

Copy and paste the link into e-mails and send it to your friends and family. Copy it into future blog threads. It is one of his best. This man should be our next president. He is simply the best we have at this moment in history, and perhaps for a very long time.

He is a leader, and a teacher. He is an honest man, and a man with vision. God pray he becomes our next president, and God help us if he does not. Please visit the link below. Invest just a little time to watch this speech and listen to what could be a great future for our country.

Link

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By The Truth Apr 8th 2008 at 1:10 am EDT

You gotta love these graphic designers on the Obama site, they're like the best designers from any candidate website so far, thanks for the wallpapers!!!

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By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

that is so true.

His design team is above and beyond any other candidate in this election...but really, better than for any past candidate I can think of as well!

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By Rami Apr 8th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

You are absolutely correct. The graphic designers in my office were giving kudos to the Obama guys today. Keep up the good work!

Obama inspires!

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By cuzzinpookie Apr 8th 2008 at 2:39 am EDT

The new designs look so...ah..."Presidential"?!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Yes. Go at his strength. This is how you defeat your opponent. Weaken his military credentials. This is the same thing they did to Kerry, but with Kerry they lied. We don't need to lie. The truth is that he didn't support the troops when it counted. He didn't support the GI bill and he continued the war with the military stretched too far. This has hurt the military and made us weak. McCain is bad on defense. McCain is weak on defense. McCain does not support the troops when they need him. Am I going too far? Stop me before I tell the truth. He means well, he is a true American hero, but he is fighting the wrong war and it is bad for our security.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Then why the Stevenson reference ??? How do you explain that?

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By S. danielle Clark Apr 8th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

JIM,

You are right. It is the difference between suppodrting the War versus supporting the Warrior. McCain has supported the former but not the latter.

So I get this call... | Report to Admin

By TamTam Apr 8th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

at 9 pm from a man named chuck saying he saw this number on his caller i.d.
after going back and forth, I realized it was a guy who I had called for the phone banking to PA on Saturday. He was drunk as a skunk . Since I had him on the phone. I decided to ask him who he was voting for. He told me that he would vote for whatever November but for now he would "probably" vote for Clinton even though he feels Obama probably has it wrapped up. He likes Obama and his issues, but said he thinks Clinton knows Washington better. Well, fast forward 1 hour later and the man has to admit that Obama has more character and stronger on the issues of protecting working families. He says now that he is leaning towards Obama. He also wants me to send a pic of myself ...Lol!!!

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By FORUS50 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:17 am EDT

way to go Tamara. Get them all juiced up and then lay on the Obama sales pitch. :)

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall Apr 8th 2008 at 1:21 am EDT

I'm not sure I would send my picture to a drunk guy that might vote for Clinton. Sounds a bit iffy.

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By Rami Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

Good job Tamara

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

If you hear from him again (you probably won't if he was that drunk . . . he might even forget that he's now leaning Obama), tell him that he can see your pic if he joins Mybarackobama.com and starts reading the blogs. ;)

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 1:14 am EDT

Montana--Just wanted you to know I sent the recipe and write up I did via this site instead of email. For some reason you couldn't open my email.

I just read your bio and my heart goes out to you. I was a hospice RN before I became disabled a couple of years ago. I wish I could give you a big hug. I can't do or say anything else but let you know you are in my heart and prayers. Joan

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By Musicians4Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

Check out all my GREAT EVENTS!

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By Sowmya Apr 8th 2008 at 2:32 am EDT

That's really touching.

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By Cris from Saint Louis, MO Apr 8th 2008 at 1:15 am EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the April 7th *evening* news content!

For those who don't know, my name is Cris and I'm a Cuban-American who supports Barack Obama.

I run a blog that compiles pretty much every major news article and commentary that comes out each day about Senator Obama. My hope is that it's a useful tool for those who want to keep up with everything going on in the campaign. I also contribute my own commentary as well.

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

Link

Baracks' North Dakota speech-Incredible | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

If you haven't seen and heard this 30 minute speech of Barack Obama's, that he gave on Friday, April 4th in North Dakota, you are really doing yourself a disservice.

This is one of the best campaign speeches I have seen that Barack has given, and I've watched a lot of them.

Now it's your turn. Invest 30 minutes to watch this speech.

Copy and paste the link into e-mails and send it to your friends and family. Copy it into future blog threads. It is one of his best. This man should be our next president. He is simply the best we have at this moment in history, and perhaps for a very long time.

He is a leader, and a teacher. He is an honest man, and a man with vision. God pray he becomes our next president, and God help us if he does not. Please visit the link below. Invest just a little time to watch this speech and listen to what could be a great future for our country.

Please see my e-mail a few entries above and clck on the link for Barack's North Dakota speech from last Friday!

I am sad that the MSM did not show it in int's entirety, or at all. But they wouldn't would they. You can see it though, and pass it along to anyone you know.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:19 am EDT

Thanks, Cristobal. You do a great job! I missed the news of the upcoming "Compassion Forum" on CNN, so that was helpful to learn from your blog.

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By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

If you haven't seen and heard this 30 minute speech of Barack Obama's, that he gave on Friday, April 4th in North Dakota, you are really doing yourself a disservice.

This is one of the best campaign speeches I have seen that Barack has given, and I've watched a lot of them.

Now it's your turn. Invest 30 minutes to watch this speech.

Copy and paste the link into e-mails and send it to your friends and family. Copy it into future blog threads. It is one of his best. This man should be our next president. He is simply the best we have at this moment in history, and perhaps for a very long time.

He is a leader, and a teacher. He is an honest man, and a man with vision. God pray he becomes our next president, and God help us if he does not. Please visit the link below. Invest just a little time to watch this speech and listen to what could be a great future for our country.

Click on my link a few entries above this one.

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By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:25 am EDT

Robert, you're right. After that speech, I wanted to say that it was the BEST one I've heard so far. I think it was. (The Unity speech, I think, is and has to be in a category of its own, so I'm not comparing it to the ND speech.)

Thanks for the link. I could go for an Obama fix, so I think I'll watch it again.

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By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:33 am EDT

Jade,

I agree. The Unity speech is in a class of its own and my comments regarding the North Dakota speech class it amongst all of his other speeches, whcih also are good.

I read these blogs each night and I have appreciated your comments many times. Thanks for your commitment and dedication to this campaign.

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By Winning in '08 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

Robert.. you are the best... I'm watching it now... and this is FANTASTIC!!!!! It's 1:30am here in NJ and I'm tired but I can't stop watching...

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By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

New Jersey. That's great!

I knew people would like it. I did not come across it until tonight, in an earlier blog of Obama's called "All The Way to November".

Pass it along to others. This is one of his great stumps. He just gets better and better. Have a great night!

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By Winning in '08 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

Wow!! It just brought me to tears. This man has to become our next POTUS!!!I can see our country moving in such a positive direction under his leadership!!!

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By Ehuzu Hussein - We Built It Up! Thanks to All - Obama/Biden: The Change We Need to Keep the American Promise Alive Apr 8th 2008 at 1:20 am EDT

Like Billary, you too can have some fun with this Delegate Calculator.
It is simple, accurate and it shows that she just doesn't have much chance of winning this race.
See at the bottom of this page:
Link

YES WE CAN!

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 1:24 am EDT

I love this delegate counter. I always knew it was almost impossible for her to win but I didn't know HOW immpossible it was. Even if you give huge margins in FLA and MI to her, Obama still has it easily.

I agree that Hillary should take the time to really look into this or perhaps she flunked math.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:23 am EDT

Who saved a lot of asses? seriously

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By SFT Apr 8th 2008 at 1:22 am EDT

I made Night my desktop. Thanks! Keep HOPE shining. Night all--sleep well.

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By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:27 am EDT

Please watch Obama's North Dakota speechfrom April 4th. It's incredible! Copy the link and send it to friends and family. Watch it now!

Link

Re: Obama Night is Beautiful! | Report to Admin

By Amy Apr 8th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

I chose night as well!

What a talented and amazing graphics team we have :D

Re: Claire McCaskill of MO | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

My personal favorites are either Kathleen Seeblius from Kansas, or Richrdson from New Mexico.

But here's the great thing. I have faith that no matter who Obama chooses, it will probably be a great choice.

Re: Claire McCaskill of MO | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:35 am EDT

Meant to write Kathleen Sebelius and Richardson for my personal favorite VP choices. Didn't have my spell check working in the previous post.

Re: Claire McCaskill of MO | Report to Admin

By Ehuzu Hussein - We Built It Up! Thanks to All - Obama/Biden: The Change We Need to Keep the American Promise Alive Apr 8th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

Senator McCaskill demonstrated strength and independence of thoughts long time before it has become less risky to support Senator Obama.
In fact these two understand each other very well since Senator Obama strongly helped her get elected two years ago in a very close senatorial race.

No matter where she serves in the future she already gain a lot of respect for herself.
A great and wonderful woman!

YES WE CAN!

NEARLY ONE AND A HALF MILLION MILES DONATED!!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 29 out-of-state volunteers to Texas and Ohio, and so far have another 29 going to Pennsylvania.

This means ***1,450,000 MILES*** have been donated to date – putting ***58 VOLUNTEERS*** on the ground, helping bring it home for Barack.

DONORS: It takes 25,000 miles for a ticket. So – who’s got at least 25,000 on the same airline which they’d like to donate toward making sure Barack Obama is our next President?

Step right up — I’m getting requests almost daily from volunteers who want to help but can’t afford the airfare. Donate now, please, so we can get these people where they’re most needed. We have to work really hard in PA!

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to spend a week or more in PA, but can’t afford to pay your own way, contact me and I’ll try to match you with an airline ticket.

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

These are all ... | Report to Admin

By Liza Heider Apr 8th 2008 at 1:30 am EDT

just gorgeous. The Obama team is always thinking outside of the box. The graphic designer for the website is very talentd too. It just shows again that Obama's got style ; )

Re: These are all ... | Report to Admin

By V-Day Apr 8th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

Might I add, from the gate! ;)

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:39 am EDT

Would you like to know the name of the person that did the sighting alignment on the cameras that took the photos?

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:43 am EDT

Who?

I'd like to know all of it- it's the reason I'm here today - in the US I mean..duh!

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

See my answer above. I grew up with lots of ex German photo recon personnel playing cards on Friday and Saturday nights at our home ... Miller, Denhoff, to name a couple. My dad spoke four European languages too.

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

Very impressive Hugurosky! very impressive!

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

check your email OK?

Re: Claire McCaskill of MO | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 1:47 am EDT

I agree but I am biased because I live in Missouri. McCaskill is great but I was also thinking Sebellius or Richardson. The good thing about Sebellius is ( I hate to say this) that she is a female and that my draw some of the women who are going for HRC simply because it is their time for a woman. The other thing with her is that she is very good on finances. She brought Kansas out of a rut.

Richardson is Richardson. He is great but I can just hear it now about him getting the v peep for his gold--the Judas statement.

Re: Claire McCaskill of MO | Report to Admin

By DaveJ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

Sebellius is a positive and likable person, unlike Hilliary. She would be an excellent choice.

Richardson can be our ambassador to one of the European capitals.

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

be careful that download has spyware attached to it.

yea! | Report to Admin

By Michael Apr 8th 2008 at 1:34 am EDT

Really cool stuff... just updated my blog with the latest videos widget. :-)

Link

Re: yea! | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:40 am EDT

Michael--is it just me, or is your widget struggling to load? (Nice looking blog, btw!)

Re: yea! | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

Never mind, it's working now. Very cool.

Moment of clarity. | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

When will Hillary have one?

I had one tonight. I realized that by fighting so hard for this in the primary, I will be fully armed and battletested with knowledge for the general.

I am fired up and ready to go!

Re: Moment of clarity. | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 7:34 am EDT

We have to keep wishing

Send Good Wishes and Thoughts for Barack's interaction with General Petraeus | Report to Admin

By Global Citizen Linda Apr 8th 2008 at 1:36 am EDT

Petraeus testimony is on Tues and the MSM "eyes and ears" will critically examine how Senator Obama interacts with General Petraeus and the Ambassador to Iraq.

Please take some few minutes to send good wishes, thoughts and prayers for Senator Obama so that his interaction with General Petraeus goes smoothly

Re: Send Good Wishes and Thoughts for Barack's interaction with General Petraeus | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:45 am EDT

Candle lighting time.
Let's light this up for Barack to shine tomorrow.

Great desktops! | Report to Admin

By Ryno Apr 8th 2008 at 1:37 am EDT

Those are sharp! I wish there were one without "Obama" on it, but I understand. I work in a very politically charged environment, so I try to avoid the subject. Oh well, I'll just set it up and if anyone gets ticked off, they'll just have to deal.

I think I like the middle one the best as a desktop background. The icons pop out.

I ripped off the bottom one a long time ago and sized it for my iPhone background. :p

-----

BTW, check out this story about troops who are supporting Obama!

Link

I know some of them frequent this website and if you are reading this...

First and foremost, thank you for your service and sacrifice. Opposition to the war does not mean displeasure with our troops.

Secondly, thank you for supporting Obama! He's someone we all could be proud of! My clock says it's oh-nine hundred over there, so good morning!

MI and FL | Report to Admin

By FRED from Amherst Apr 8th 2008 at 1:38 am EDT

Any informaion on MI and FL?

This is so hot,,, | Report to Admin

By Liza Heider Apr 8th 2008 at 1:42 am EDT

I just printed out 3 pdfs off my printer which I'm taping to my windows tonight. I live in a high rise and all my neighbors in the high rise next to me are going to see them. My neighbors are going to think I'm an Obamamaniac.

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:44 am EDT

No, it was Raymond Johnson ... my dad. It was done in DesPlaines, IL

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

No kidding!

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

The Truth! One day my dad brought home a copy of an order signed by JFK ... each worker got to take it home for one night.

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:54 am EDT

All I have a is picture of my Dad shaking hands with Agnew- would you like it? for free!

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 5:59 am EDT

Cut Agnew off and I'll take it!

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 1:58 am EDT

Oh wait-there is another picture my Dad saved where I was actually sitting on Castro's lap---truth! Dad was always very political - on the wrong side of course but loved politics.

Pix was taken....Before anyone knew Castro's agenda, obviously

Re: Here It Comes | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 8:27 am EDT

?

Yes WE Can! | Report to Admin

By Evan Apr 8th 2008 at 1:46 am EDT

YES WE CAN!

WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

YES WE CAN!

EVERY STATE COUNTS, EVERY VOTE COUNTS, EVERY DONATION COUNTS, EVERY PHONE CALL COUNTS, EVERY VOICE COUNTS!

YES WE CAN!

STATE BY STATE, CROWD BY CROWD, PERSON BY PERSON,

YES WE CAN!

FIRED UP AND READY TO GO, FIRED UP AND READY TO VOTE!

YES WE CAN!

Re: Congrats Walt! & Thoughts on the Day | Report to Admin

By DenHusseinforObama MA Apr 8th 2008 at 9:55 am EDT

OK Obama from Milwaukee!

Before I even read your link,

What is the big deal about being a Muslim?

Clarify that for me then I will the article.

I'm not a muslim but I have friends who are.

In fact lets start a dialogue about religion. I would really live to discuss that.

Trying to convince those who don't get it! | Report to Admin

By Tim Q Apr 8th 2008 at 1:50 am EDT

I live in Pennsylvania and have some friends and family who haven't quite embraced Barack Obama. I'm working it pretty hard given how important this state has become. If we can win here, it will end the race and get us focused on November.

Rather than argue and throw mud with these folks, I decided to a take a different approach. I started a blog where I am trying to argue my point every few days. Perhaps it will help some of you make a few conversions. Please visit and, if you would like, pass along to others:

Whybarackobamacom: Link

Just challenge people to read and maybe we can convert a few.

Regards,
Tim

Re: Trying to convince those who don't get it! | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

Tim,
Arm them with knowledge know where he differs from Clinton on the issues. Get a copy of the article "Who's the real patriot" on Rev. Wright.
I have a copy of the voting records for both Obama and Hillary and the outcome of the bills. Show people the differences. It seems to be really working for me.

Good Night Everyone | Report to Admin

By Winning in '08 Apr 8th 2008 at 1:51 am EDT

Good night from New Jersey... It's almost 2AM here. I always check the blogs here before catching my train in the morning, so see you soon. I am so HAPPY that Chris who started the thread joined us tonight.... Hopefully, he can get the blog hooked up for all of the Smart Phones... I would love to blog during my morning and afternoon commutes..

FIRED UP AND READY TO SLEEP:)

South Bend | Report to Admin

By Janet from the Northwest--Fear will not determine this election. Not this time! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:52 am EDT

Obama is going to speak at Washington High School in South Bend, IN. The funny part is that Hillary tried to speak there but was snubbed.

Check out www.wndu.com

Donating | Report to Admin

By Kiz from Jamaica, NY Apr 8th 2008 at 1:53 am EDT

I think the Obama camapaign should make more of an effort to aid some people that are in desperate need of financial aid. There are many people who have been laid off from jobs and have seen there homes seized. The Obama compaign has earned millions of dollars in doanations and it would look really good on him to assist some desperate families in need. I definitely believe that it would help boost his campaing and make him seem more compassionate to US citizens. I'm a very young Obama supporter and I think the young people would see such an act of compassion as the mark of a true leader.

Re: response to Rev Wright | Report to Admin

By Pat from Chicago Apr 8th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

The Rev. Wright controversy is not going away. We need to understand and explain this situation from many perspectives. Here is my response.

The truth of the matter is that many priests and ministers in the past spoke hate but Wright when you look at his entire speeches does not. Trinity Church welcomes all, helps the poor, provides immense help to the community and white people go every Sunday.
Many religious leaders have a terrible history of preaching hate.
- In the 1960s Billy Graham was labeled anti-Semite for his remarks about Jews. He still was invited to the White House for virtually all presidents.
- Robertson, Falwell, etc. have a long, long list of hate speech. They got to be on tv.
- Religious Right leader Francis Schaeffer – “denounced America and even called for the violent overthrow of the US government, he was invited to lunch with presidents Ford, Reagan and Bush, Sr.
They [religious right ministers] call America evil and warn of immanent destruction. By comparison Obama's minister's shouted "controversial" comments were mild. All he said was that God should damn America for our racism and violence and that no one had ever used the N-word about Hillary Clinton.”
Source for Religious Right: Link
- Some on the far right call the Catholic church a “cult. “
- In the past the Catholic Church forbid its members to go into any Protestant church or synagogue.
- Catholic priests have been molesting boys for decades and church leaders just moved them from parish to parish so they continued molesting. The Catholic churches are still standing and these priests are in jail.

Wright is a brilliant and beloved man in his church and an honored theologian across the US.
He has a PhD in theology, 8 honorary degrees and speaks several languages.

One time a white member brought a group of German visitors to the church. Before the service Wright spoke to them in fluent German and during the service the choir suddenly sang a hymen in German. All the guests were in tears at this great kindness. This is how Rev. Wright welcomes and respects his white guests.

Religion mixed in politics has caused problems for hundreds of years. Our Constitution wisely creates a separation of church and state. We need to keep religion out of politics.

Re: Father Pfleger hosts Rev Wright | Report to Admin

By Pat from Chicago Apr 8th 2008 at 2:01 am EDT

Stars in Heaven to white pastor Rev. Pfleger of St. Sabina Catholic Church on the South Side of Chicago!

The Reverend Jeremiah Wright showed up for an event to celebrate poet Maya Angelou's birthday at Saint Sabina Roman Catholic Church – on Friday March 28

Rev. Wright makes a surprise visit
Link
http://politicalticker.blogs.c nn.com/

Here is a short video of Rev. Pfleger preaching in Trinity supporting Rev. Wright
YouTube video of Rev. Pfleger
Link

Father Pfleger is very famous in Chicago for operating an extremely creative, loving church.

A few days ago a friend at work whose cousin was a member of St. Sabina told me this. A few years ago, after his sermon, Father Pleger told the congregation, nearly all African American, to take out their tide money, hold it up and pray. He divided the congregation into groups of 20 -30 people, told them to combine their money and go out into the community and knock on doors and give the money to that person. They were not going to tide the church that day, but do missionary work in the community. The group my friend’s cousin was in had $100 and knocked on a door. The woman who opened her door had lost her job the week before and had no money. No money to buy food and was hungry. They all cried as this woman accepted the groups $100. This is just one small example of how Father Pleger serves his community.

Re: response to Rev Wright | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:02 am EDT

I just recently found out the religious right is approximately 15% of the country's electorate. I do not know how many lean that way but do not acknowledge it publicly. People like Sean Hannity and BillO perpetuate this thinking to the public daily trying to push these numbers higher.

Re: Donating | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

Obama's North Dakota speech from 4/4/08. Incredible!!!!!!!!!! Click on the below link. You won't regret it.

Link

Age of Obama | Report to Admin

By Vanessa in California Apr 8th 2008 at 1:56 am EDT

These desktop wallpapers are so beautiful! I just love them... let's face it, Obama has taken over the internet like no other! Forget the Age of Aquarius, it's the Age of Obama ;o)

Obama 4 Prez!!! Yes We Can!!! One Love...

Love 'em | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! Apr 8th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

I love the night wallpaper!

Re: Love 'em | Report to Admin

By Rhonda in IL Apr 8th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

I just changed mine too!! Finally got rid of the snowman.

I wish I could get one of these in a flag..still need to take down the snowman flag....too busy reading everything here!!! LOL

The Desktop Wallpaper | Report to Admin

By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 1:57 am EDT

I can't bring myself to choose any of them as much as they all have awesome design. I've still got this one of Obama in Iowa. Doing his rural thing.

Link

It's too pretty to change.

But I love the posters from Obama HQ. Those I'm going to print off. :)

Re: The Desktop Wallpaper | Report to Admin

By 08AMA! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:08 am EDT

ya think that's too pretty to change.

Check what I had for my desktop for a looooong time.

Link

Re: The Desktop Wallpaper | Report to Admin

By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 6:25 am EDT

That's gorgeous. I love landscape wallpapers.

Here's a really nice site for widescreen, hi-res wallpapers:

Link

Re: The Desktop Wallpaper | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:12 am EDT

The windows wallpapers are great!

question | Report to Admin

By dshush, I voted for That One Apr 8th 2008 at 2:00 am EDT

Anyone know if people at HQ actually read the email or pass up the chain ideas given by callers to HQ?

I have a couple ideas (positive ones) that I think could help close the deal for good in securing this nomination but am wary of the HRC spies on these blogs (don't worry, not in a crazy paranoid way - you know what I mean). Just curious. I'm sure they get tons of us campaign novices who think we know it all :>.

Re: question | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:03 am EDT

email- pa.barackobama.com

Re: question | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

sorry,
pa@barackobama.com

Re: question --HQ email | Report to Admin

By Pat from Chicago Apr 8th 2008 at 2:05 am EDT

the only email I have is
info@barackobama.com

Obama's Economic Plan to Raise Workers' Incomes | Report to Admin

By N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader Apr 8th 2008 at 2:02 am EDT

Here's an important breakdown of Barack's plan for workers, from our friends in Pennsylvania. This will come handy in every remaining state when you go out canvassing, or when you're ddoing persuasion in the phone. It will also make you ready to Talk Like Barack during the general election.

Please, check it out and bookmark/print it:
Link

Support for Obama grows in PR | Report to Admin

By BAKASSI (Fanor for Obama) Apr 8th 2008 at 2:06 am EDT

Those who think that PR is in Billary pocket should have a rethink.There is growing support for BHO in PR.
Link

Howard Wolfson too??? | Report to Admin

By Leo Apr 8th 2008 at 2:04 am EDT

Wow. alpha posted a statement about Mark Penn not being the only Hillary strategist supporting the Columbia free trade agreement. Howard Wolfson is taking over many of the duties from Mark Penn ... read about this guy ... unbelievable! This can't be for real:

Link

It's getting ugly for Hillary......

Re: Howard Wolfson too??? | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:18 am EDT

Yes it can get worse for Hillary.

Wolfson is a bigger creep than Penn is. Wolfson gives wolves a bad name!

It is no wonder that Hillary went negative with the likes of Wolfson and Penn guiding her.

I dislike Wolfson more than any other Clinton surrogate except perhaps the splineless sycophant, Ed Rendel.

Wolfson just seems absolutely evil!

Evil! evil! Evil! Makes Carville come off like a boy scout.

Re: OFF TOPIC BUT STILL VERY INETERESTING | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

i gotta say i loved seeing this!!! and the fact that they've put it out twice already was impressive enough. the banner was beautiful, very cool!!

Re: OFF TOPIC BUT STILL VERY INETERESTING | Report to Admin

By meta Apr 8th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

I live in SF and it sounds like things are going to be very interesting to say the least. They're expecting about 6,000 to fly in from all over the world to protest in addition to those in the Bay Area. There will be several events, including Bishop Desmond TuTu and Richard Gere holding a candlelight vigil and a group of monks walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. Stay tuned.

Politico article | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:07 am EDT

For late night reading, this is excellent:

OBAMA'S HAPPY, DRAMA-FREE APPEAL

Roger Simon

In the days and weeks ahead, the Barack Obama campaign is going to pose a simple question to the undecided voters and undeclared superdelegates who will decide the Democratic nomination for president: If Hillary Clinton can’t run a good primary campaign, how is she ever going to run a good campaign against the Republicans?

And while she says she is ready from Day One to be president, she is at something like Day 430 into being a presidential candidate and her campaign seems to be going from bad to worse to train wreck.

Full Article: Link

I thoroughly enjoyed it! :)

Re: Politico article | Report to Admin

By Robert For Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:13 am EDT

Escalation Now:

Thanks so much for the link of Kathleen Sebelius, Governor of Kansas, endorsing Barack OBama back in late January.

She is wonderful. I would love her to be the VP. We'll see.

Other Obama supporters, if you've never seen this 8 minute endorsement clip with Kathleen Sebelius, check it out now!

Link

Re: Politico article | Report to Admin

By Leo Apr 8th 2008 at 2:19 am EDT

Thanks, great article. The last line read:

But these campaigns are a test not just of a candidate’s managerial skills but how they handle the vicissitudes of the process. It is a good barometer.”

The last sentence should have read: "It is a good barackometer." Ok, not so funny ... hey I tried ... :-)

McCain's toast | Report to Admin

By Sam74 Apr 8th 2008 at 2:10 am EDT

I think bottom line, Obama has a smart, 21st century campaign that can withstand swift boat style attacks. When Obama wins the nom, nom, nom, John McCain will go down in a ball of You Tube flames. There is way too much fodder there and truly McCain will be toast.

I will improve my photoshop skillz but for now here you go.

Link

plus

Link

Re: McCain's toast | Report to Admin

By Pat from Chicago Apr 8th 2008 at 2:14 am EDT

We need to spread these FACTS about Mark Penn NOT being really fired and Howard Wolfson who is taking over many of the duties from Mark Penn is working for the government of Colombia too.

Ummmmm.... I feel more lies coming.....

The good people of PA have to put Obama's win by 60!
Hillary has to be toast.

Let's work really hard to get this infor out and win PA!

Re: McCain's toast | Report to Admin

By Leo Apr 8th 2008 at 2:23 am EDT

Actually Howard Wolfson broke his ties for the purpose of Hillary's campaign, so publicly he MAY be covered ... but are his ties really broken? Plus, we have found two; how many more people are "secretly" performing acts in contrary to Hillary's campaign?

Re: McCain's toast | Report to Admin

By Sam74 Apr 8th 2008 at 2:30 am EDT

sorry, my post is kind of irrelevant to the thread discussion--it was meant for a different thread about the repubs organizing a new swift boat tactic against Obama.

But yeah, Wolfson, et. al, needs to be exposed.

CHATROOM FOR NIGHTOWLS! | Report to Admin

By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:11 am EDT

Good Evening Night Owls;

Just wanted to let you know there is an Obama Chat Room available at this link

Link

the password is: teamwork

If you want to check it out tonight before heading to bed, come say hi, just watching the video someone just posted from North Dakota in there.

This is for Obama supporters. Live Chat, browser, obama website, can type or talk real-time with those who have microphones.

If you want to save the chatroom, click on the link and press SAVE....it will save to your desktop with a smileyface with headphones.

When you want to enter the chat room...double-click the icon and press RUN.

Then enter the password: teamwork

Link

Come say hi....share the link so we can start some live conversations at night, anytime!

Thanks!
Terri

Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:14 am EDT

What late-night music do you listen to, that brings you inspiration?

My favorite is Il Divo :)

I don't understand a word of Spanish, but it sure sounds great!

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:21 am EDT

I like "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison
Avalon -
Give Peace A Chance
WE ARE THE ONES!

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 2:22 am EDT

I actually really like Il Divo. I don't understand any of their songs, but they sound incredible. And what is funny is I may not understand it when they sing in Spanish or Italian, but I know all the words.
But right now I am listening to the Dixie Chicks. After that probably "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp.

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:37 am EDT

So true.. I am listening to their (Spanish) version of Unchained Melody, right now. Very pretty, and I know all of the English words, of course!

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

That's on their first CD right? I really like their version of My Way on that CD.

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

It's on Ancora :) I think it's the second CD? Not sure if Ancora came first, or Il Divo, Il Divo.

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Phil from Canada Apr 8th 2008 at 2:57 am EDT

Oops, nope, you are right, it is the first CD -- Il Divo, Il Divo :)

Re: Late Night Inspiration | Report to Admin

By Darren who will not be distracted Apr 8th 2008 at 2:32 am EDT

This works....Link

GREAT EVENTS! | Report to Admin

By Musicians4Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:15 am EDT

Check out all my GREAT EVENTS!

PHONE-A-THON:

Link

WORLD PRAYER CIRCLE #2:

Link

NY AREA KIDS CAN STAR IN A NEW OBAMA VIDEO:

Link

If you like my events...

ADD ME AS A FRIEND:

Link

Thanks,

Sahaja

Surprising Political Endorsements By U.S. Troops | Report to Admin

By Ton from Lynnwood, WA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:16 am EDT

"ABC's Martha Raddatz asked American soldiers in Iraq what issues are most important to them when looking at the presidential candidates."

Link

This is an interesting article... Please read it if you can :-)

Mark Penn ON HUFFPOST | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho Apr 8th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

He is something!

"Mark Penn, who resigned over the weekend as the Clinton campaign's chief strategist, went into full damage control mode on Monday, hosting a conference call with Burson Marsteller's managing directors to persuade them that the fallout from his resignation was both overblown and would soon pass. "

Link

Re: Mark Penn ON HUFFPOST | Report to Admin

By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

There's MILLIONS going to the Clinton Foundation...and the Clinton Campaign is paying for Bill to fly all over the world to raise money for her, Dublin and London....

Plus, after a rather hefty donation, Bill introduced Canadian (NAFTA) mining mogul, Frank Giustra, to Columbian President, Uribe!!

Read on....

Link

Re: Mark Penn ON HUFFPOST | Report to Admin

By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 3:02 am EDT

An even MORE TELLING story about the connection between NAFTA, CAFTA and the CLINTONS!

Link

Barack on Urban America | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:17 am EDT

On CNN a couple of days ago, David Gergen mentioned that he's surprised that with all of the talk about the economy--and about poverty on the anniversary of MLK's assassination--that NEITHER Democratic candidate has proposed an Urban Agenda. He did mention that there has been talk about urban America and its problems in campaign stumps and such, but was surprised that nothing more concrete has been proposed.

From what I hear, many people are talking about this same issue on the radio waves in PA--especially in the Philly area.

This may be something that Barack would like to address in more concrete terms. But in the meantime, I figured I'd direct the late night bloggers to the info. I could find on the site re: Barack's position. If the issue of not having an urban agenda continues to get attention, we should know where Barack stands.

Link

http://www.barackobama.com/200 7/07/18/remarks_of_senator_bar ack_obam_19.php

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By KC Woman for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:30 am EDT

Is this link true?

Link

Everytime they mention Penn the media mentions Obama's advisor talking with Canada but I was under the impression that Canada found out it was HRC advisor but that is not mentioned. So I am wondering is this true?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 2:37 am EDT

I'm confused; are you asking if Keith is telling the truth? of course!!!

I think they mention NAFTA now as that we know who was the one fabricating, but maybe i'm wrong...?

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By debbie Apr 8th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

I can't believe that the media doesn't pick up on that. Is is really true, if so they need to make it known. I don't know how to send links, but if someone would do that they need to be stopped about making it Barack's campaigns fault.

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By KC Woman for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

Well I was wondering because MSNBC and CNN have compared what Penn did to what Obama's advisor did. They never say anything about it was really Clinton.

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By KC Woman for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:47 am EDT

I had sent that link to 230 PA news, newspaper, tv, radio, and student newpapers. But I thought it would have been corrected by the media by now. I believe Keith but no one else sets the story straight.

OBAMA 08

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By Terri for President Obama & First Lady & your adorable girls & their puppy!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

The media didn't do a good job on this story...it was both, although Clinton denies it...here in Canada, they are asking for the Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Wilson to step down because he admitted he had talked to CTV's, Tom Clark the night before the story aired....he just so happens to be GOOD BUDDIES with Bill Clinton. The media also does not mention that Bill Clinton was in Canada on March 1st....so no-one will know.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 2:46 am EDT

well, sort of; what happened was that the Canadian ambassador asked for a tour of campus where (i can't think of his name now) is a professor; as he's giving the tour, they were chatting, and he ONLY said exactly what the campaign has said, that there need to be some adjustments, but he's confident that they can make them. it was a 2 minute conversation per (name unknown). No one contacted them and did a nod nod wink wink thing. that was entirely the other campaign's fabrication, and obama didn't know either about the campus conversation OR about the nod nod wink wink by the other campaign. but I knew, they should have asked me; i heard FIRST that their campaign had done it, then pretty soon it was both, then in an hour or so it was just this campaign, and...it was rotten!!!

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By KC Woman for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 3:03 am EDT

Thanks for the info.

Obama 08!

Late Night Music | Report to Admin

By JimmyBog Apr 8th 2008 at 2:26 am EDT

Just found this on the YouTube and thought I would share. It's new for me, and really fit my late night mood. Enjoy (or not).

Link

Re: Late Night Music | Report to Admin

By JimmyBog Apr 8th 2008 at 2:28 am EDT

and this is my favorite! (so far)

Link

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ Thanks! ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

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By JimmyBog Apr 8th 2008 at 3:02 am EDT

No worries, glad you enjoyed.

Dana Milbank & Chuck Todd | Report to Admin

By Joe Apr 8th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

Man watching KO - you certainly can tell that Milbank and Todd love being on TV every night because they try every way in the world to give HRC credit and an chance and Obama some doubt because of Wright.

Come on guys be a real analyst and tell the world that it really is over ... but heck no we want to come on TV every night and feel important.

I also think Milbank is up the Clinton's Butt - just a hunch.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 2:41 am EDT

Milbank has been tough on all the candidates, all along. I think it's as much as anything, tho, as you said; keep those ratings up, keep that level of conflict as high as possible. catch the comedian who is on later...you'll love it!!!

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By Joe Apr 8th 2008 at 2:42 am EDT

Thanks for the heads-up on the comic relief. I guess we have to play along with the 'ratings game' but it does become tiring.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Apr 8th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

i love it that he said that he's the only one going to Gitmo! lol he can come and see me and joe ruwe and sasa and tamsin!

Blue Collar | Report to Admin

By Oris in WA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:29 am EDT

Although Adli Stevenson's eloquent oratory and thoughtful, stylish demeanor thrilled many intellectuals and members of the nation's academic community, the Republicans and some working-class Democrats ridiculed what they perceived as his indecisive, aristocratic air. During the 1952 campaign

This is what McCain wants to paint Barack..

There gonna target the blue collar workers

Re: Blue Collar | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

Agreed in terms of being eloquent and a great orator but Obama is far from indecisive or coming off as an aristocratic.

Re: Blue Collar | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Apr 8th 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

I like reading your point of view on why McCain has interjected Adlai Stevenson into the presidential conversation for 2008. I have had some trouble reconciling McCain's use of Stevenson to attack Barack. Perhaps you are correct. But I don't see how that can work against Barack. I say that because Obama is not indecisive nor does he come off as an aloof aristocrat, as you say Stevenson was perceived. Maybe I am wrong. My post up the thread argues a different point of view. Nonetheless, it remains difficult for me to fully understand what the republican strategy is on this. Perhaps the answer lies somewhere in between what you say and what I say.

I do agree on the target though, blue-collar workers.

NYT heartwarmer | Report to Admin

By Bailey from Taos NM Apr 8th 2008 at 2:30 am EDT

To warm your heart read this from NYT

Link

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By ReneeaCA Apr 8th 2008 at 2:38 am EDT

...families coming together...for OBAMA!

HI ALL | Report to Admin

By Snucky Apr 8th 2008 at 2:31 am EDT

hi obamaland. just wanted to chim in and keep our road to a deocratic victory in november.

For those with parents who live in upcoming states! | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 2:36 am EDT

FOR EVERY PERSON WITH PARENTS IN THE UPCOMING STATES:

read this:

Link

It's not only superdelegates whose arms are being twisted. Some insight.

UC Davis getting ready to send Clintons to collections... | Report to Admin

By Matthew from Milpitas, CA Apr 8th 2008 at 3:01 am EDT

The Clinton campaign owes the University $5K for some costs in connection with a rally...amounts have not been paid...a final bill is being sent, and then the campaign is being sent to collections....

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 3:18 am EDT

"Teach your parents well,
Their children's hell will slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams
The one they picked, the one you'll know by".

... Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

As the Blog turns: update | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 2:43 am EDT

Michelle B,

Hey, if you're still awake....

As the Blog Turns

You know who/what I haven't seen in a while???!!!

Hmmm, maybe it worked!

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By Hockeygirl 4 Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 2:51 am EDT

I'm still awake.. then again, it's only 11:47 pm in Anchorage :o)

Hey.. Wanna see something INCREDIBLE?

I was just looking at AP articles ans saw this. BusinessWeek website is reporting that a group of Obama supporters plans to raise "one million dollars a minute" on April 21st.

Evidently they'll be launching their website soon. When I checked it, it had the "test" message up.

A million dollars a minute !?!? ZOWIE!

BusinessWeek's article is at: Link

Re: Dana Milbank & Chuck Todd | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 2:55 am EDT

Joe--really? Milbank had one of his best slams against HRC tonight. He said that she's been under sniper fire and is likely showing signs of PTSD now, so we should excuse her for "misspeaking" on her stump speech story about the pregnant woman.

And, I've never seen Chuck Todd say anything overly pro-Hillary, either.

Olbermann has the best show on, and he picks only people with integrity to be on his show.

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By Brad Forsythe, Minnesota Field Organizer Apr 8th 2008 at 3:05 am EDT

I completely disagree about Milbank and Chuck Todd. I think Dana is tough, but generally pretty fair. And Chuck Todd has become increasingly pro-Obama the past few months. Last summer and fall, I thought he was in the tank for Hillary. But now, he's one of my favorites on MSNBC.

Blast from the past. | Report to Admin

By Joeytj Apr 8th 2008 at 2:49 am EDT

Wow! I was reading through the comments that were made way back in 2004 at Dailykos about Obama's speech that night in Boston. THE Speech that started it all, and of course everyone was blown away at the time. But i found this little jem among the comments:

"I first met Barack in 2000. It was in a small church, a couple of blocks from my apartment, and Obama was debating other candidates in the Democratic primary for the Illinois first district Congressional seat. Obama got my vote then (though he lost the primary against incumbent Bobby Rush).

In January of this year, I volunteered for the Obama campaign. Those of you who have only learned about Obama recently might not have any idea of what the campaign was like back then. There were seven Democrats in the primary, and Obama was far behind in name recognition and money. (One of the other candidates ended up spending close to $30 million in the primary!) In February, a mere month before the primary, polls were showing a tight three-way race, and Obama was just breaking 20%. In the South Side Chicago office, we had second-hand computers and second-hand phones; you had to look around real hard to find a stapler. But we had volunteers coming off the street---old and young, rich and poor, black, white, and brown. And we had enthusiasm. And Obama won the primary with over 50% of the vote.

Even though Obama's rise now seems inevitable, it didn't seem that way just months ago. It took a lot of work and grassroots organizing. We're still working hard, registering voters and getting people involved. Yes We Can! "

Notice the Yes We Can at the end! and this is from 2003! and even before that, from 2000.

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By V-Day Apr 8th 2008 at 2:54 am EDT

Ditto Wow!

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By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 2:56 am EDT

Hi you're on!

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By V-Day Apr 8th 2008 at 2:59 am EDT

Yeah...can't believe it waited 4 the nightly news! It was a good day!;)

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By Sharon~Independent for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT

Thank you for sharing that "blast from the past" story with us. I have noticed how amazing it is that Barack has remained so consistent in his message over the years. He knows who he is and what he stands for and that will never change. Whereas, HRC keeps changing her message every 2 seconds and adopting a lot of Barack's message of unity. Barack is definitely authentic.

Let's Drum for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 3:04 am EDT

TOGETHER WE CAN!

Barack Obama has created a movement among people throughout the world. It has made us closer in spirit with one another.

Drum circles create energy and unity among people too. We connect with each other from the rhythm of the beats.

On Sunday April 20, two days before the PA primary, let us "drum for Obama". Send positive thoughts and energy towards the PA primary and how we will WIN.

You can participate in various ways.

Organize a drum circle in your area or hold one at your home.
Bring out your drum and spend some time drumming.
At 8 p.m. (your time), spend time "drumming in spirit".

I have put the time at 8 p.m. but feel free to hold a drum circle anytime on the 20th. If you do drum at 8 p.m., make the "connection" with everyone else who will be drumming at that time. Time is different all over the world, which means this "circle" could be going on most of the day.

Please share this event with others. Let's make this circle "worldwide".

Here is the link to sign up: Link

This sucks | Report to Admin

By Maggie Apr 8th 2008 at 3:06 am EDT

I don't know what I did to deserve this punishment but I will be in Chicago on Wednesday when Barack is in my town. I think I can make it back in time, just don't know if I will be able to get in. I knew this would happen, I'm home pretty much every night and of course the one night I'm not here, I miss out!

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By V-Day Apr 8th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

come on now. Do what it takes.

!!FROM BLOOMBERG.COM!!URGENT!! | Report to Admin

By Marianne Apr 8th 2008 at 3:09 am EDT

Bill Clinton Earned $15.4 Million From Burkle Firm (Update2)

By Ryan J. Donmoyer

April 5 (Bloomberg) -- Former President Bill Clinton has earned $15.4 million from billionaire Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. investment firm since 2003, according to tax documents released by his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

The earnings represent 20 percent of the approximately $75 million Bill Clinton earned during the same period, according to the documents. That may raise new questions about what services he performed for Los Angeles-based Yucaipa, whose investors include the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al- Maktoum.

Tax lawyers said the Yucaipa partnership income for Bill Clinton looks to be a form of salary because it was in round numbers for most years.

``Most people who make that much money work for it,'' said Yale University tax law professor Michael Graetz, a former Treasury Department official in President George H.W. Bush's administration. ``What are they being paid for, and if it's the Sheikh of Dubai paying the husband of somebody who might be the next president of the United States, what do they think they're paying for?''

Jay Carson, a spokesman for New York Senator Clinton, said in an e-mailed statement that former President Clinton is a partner in a Yucaipa fund and ``provides his best advice on potential investments, advocates generally on behalf of the funds, and seeks to create opportunities for investors to consider investing in the fund.''

Carson didn't respond to a question about whether Bill Clinton did any work for Dubai. In 2006 Senator Clinton opposed efforts by a Dubai-based company to acquire control over six U.S. ports.

Tax Returns

The payments from Yucaipa to Bill Clinton were detailed in seven years of tax returns released by Hillary Clinton, 60, following pressure to disclose them from rival Barack Obama, the Illinois senator who made public his own returns in March.

The returns covered tax years 2000 through 2006. Hillary Clinton's campaign also released information about the couple's 2007 income, although they haven't yet filed a return for that year. Obama has yet to release information on his 2007 income.

The former president, 61, received $1 million from Yucaipa in 2003, $4 million in 2004 and $5 million in 2005. In 2006, he received a guaranteed payment of $2.5 million plus a $156,611 share of the profits. The campaign said he earned $2.75 million from partnership income in 2007.

!!FROM BLOOMBERG.COM!!URGENT!! | Report to Admin

By Marianne Apr 8th 2008 at 3:11 am EDT

Bill Clinton Earned $15.4 Million From Burkle Firm (Update2)

By Ryan J. Donmoyer

April 5 (Bloomberg) -- Former President Bill Clinton has earned $15.4 million from billionaire Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Cos. investment firm since 2003, according to tax documents released by his wife, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

The earnings represent 20 percent of the approximately $75 million Bill Clinton earned during the same period, according to the documents. That may raise new questions about what services he performed for Los Angeles-based Yucaipa, whose investors include the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al- Maktoum.

Tax lawyers said the Yucaipa partnership income for Bill Clinton looks to be a form of salary because it was in round numbers for most years.

``Most people who make that much money work for it,'' said Yale University tax law professor Michael Graetz, a former Treasury Department official in President George H.W. Bush's administration. ``What are they being paid for, and if it's the Sheikh of Dubai paying the husband of somebody who might be the next president of the United States, what do they think they're paying for?''

Jay Carson, a spokesman for New York Senator Clinton, said in an e-mailed statement that former President Clinton is a partner in a Yucaipa fund and ``provides his best advice on potential investments, advocates generally on behalf of the funds, and seeks to create opportunities for investors to consider investing in the fund.''

Carson didn't respond to a question about whether Bill Clinton did any work for Dubai. In 2006 Senator Clinton opposed efforts by a Dubai-based company to acquire control over six U.S. ports.

Tax Returns

The payments from Yucaipa to Bill Clinton were detailed in seven years of tax returns released by Hillary Clinton, 60, following pressure to disclose them from rival Barack Obama, the Illinois senator who made public his own returns in March.

The returns covered tax years 2000 through 2006. Hillary Clinton's campaign also released information about the couple's 2007 income, although they haven't yet filed a return for that year. Obama has yet to release information on his 2007 income.

The former president, 61, received $1 million from Yucaipa in 2003, $4 million in 2004 and $5 million in 2005. In 2006, he received a guaranteed payment of $2.5 million plus a $156,611 share of the profits. The campaign said he earned $2.75 million from partnership income in 2007.

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 8th 2008 at 3:22 am EDT

✫ Thanks :) ✫

Mattews cuts of Howard Fineman | Report to Admin

By Joe Apr 8th 2008 at 3:13 am EDT

Matthews cuts of Howard Fineman when he was going into thinking Obama can wrap this up in a few weeks.

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By V-Day Apr 8th 2008 at 3:19 am EDT

of course, the political media does not want to end this any time soon. $!

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By Sharon~Independent for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 3:21 am EDT

If that's Hardball's Chris Matthews you are talking about...he cuts everybody off. Today, Chuck Todd could bearly get out that HRC's credibility/trust rating is 25%in NC. Sometimes I find myself yelling at him (TV) to shut up, because I really wanted the person speaking to finish his/her thought.

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By V-Day Apr 8th 2008 at 3:29 am EDT

Wonder how many commercial breaks there r?

The Organizing Fellows, does anyone know? | Report to Admin

By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ Apr 8th 2008 at 3:16 am EDT

I want to join the Obama Organizing fellows this summer but have two concerns:

a mandatory summer school class
50% custody of my son

Does anyone have any more information about what the fellowship entails. I'm interested. But not sure what they'll be teaching us. I'm already a community organizer! But am interesting in helping work within the system rather than simply oppose it. I guess my old revolutionary hat is being hung up these days for a more reformist positions.

And can this assist me down the line with my doctoral work in Literature somehow?

Re: The Organizing Fellows, does anyone know? | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 3:37 am EDT

Hey SaSa. Good questions. I was thinking about contacting the campaign and asking if they could provide more info. to all of us about the specifics. It'd be nice to have that info. instead of having to go through the enrollment process to get it.

Re: The Organizing Fellows, does anyone know? | Report to Admin

By HappyUniverse Apr 8th 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

Sa sa, you're a great lady...I wish I had one great piece of advice but I don't.

I know you've inspired me and my friends, online, and the people you inspire here become your legs when poor circumstances allow you none.

On BarackObamaDotCom, we are as good a family as any and I think that will continue - even after Barack is president!

We, simple ones, are so grateful for people like you Sa Sa.

Re: NYTIMES ARTICLE ON YOUNG OBAMA BACKERS TWISTING THERE PARENTS ARMS TO VOTE FOR HIM | Report to Admin

By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL Apr 8th 2008 at 4:05 am EDT

VERY NICE ARTICLE MIKE! THANKS!!

THE POWER OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!

Re: NYTIMES ARTICLE ON YOUNG OBAMA BACKERS TWISTING THERE PARENTS ARMS TO VOTE FOR HIM | Report to Admin

By Deepa Apr 8th 2008 at 6:29 am EDT

This is so cool - I was wondering about this the other day. I catually changed my parents opinions in much the same manner.

Deepa

wallpapers | Report to Admin

By international hope Apr 8th 2008 at 3:33 am EDT

I love the new wallpapers. They are such great designs! The 'Yes We Can' and 'Night' ones are my favourites. This site keeps getting better.

Proud Parents Everywhere! | Report to Admin

By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 3:34 am EDT

I love the articles on how children are influencing parents toward Obama! Link

"Teach your parents well,
Their children's hell will slowly go by,
And feed them on your dreams
The one they picks, the one you'll know by".
....CCS&Y

PARENTS: You should be proud!

Please consider my PROUD PARENTS FUNDRAISER the next time you donate. Link

Thanks,
A Proud Parent from Wisconsin

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By Sara G Apr 8th 2008 at 3:50 am EDT

Ohhhh...thanks. I have that song in my head now, right before I finally go to bed no less..lol.
I am only in my twenties, but my mom always made me listen to the "oldies" stations, and that was one of my favorite songs!

Donna Brazile | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

Does anyone happen to have a contact for Donna Brazile? The psychotic Clinton supporters over at Hillaryis44 are targeting her again, and I'd like to send her a supportive, positive e-mail. Sounds like she gets a lot of e-mails from the crazies. . . just thought it'd be nice for her to get some positive correspondence for a change.

Re: Donna Brazile | Report to Admin

By Victoria Apr 8th 2008 at 3:43 am EDT

Donna deserves it- you can't contact her via the DNC (don't think so) but try this: Georgetown University, she teaches there.

Re: Donna Brazile | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 3:50 am EDT

I just went over there to check it, says's suspended too much cpu?

Re: Donna Brazile | Report to Admin

By Gourrmett Apr 8th 2008 at 5:19 am EDT

She has a website, Brazille and Associates

Please respond to a letter! | Report to Admin

By Leftie Too Apr 8th 2008 at 3:35 am EDT

The Wilkes Barre Times Leader (I think todays edition) has a letter picking Barack apart.

Please go there and shoot down the letter writers opinion. This paper is also read in Scranton. Huge reader base.

Barack does not need this so close to the primary.

PLEASE help? Some of you are brilliant writers!

timesleader.com/opinion/letter s/2008
Thanks All.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 3:53 am EDT

not a brilliant writer, but can not find the letter.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 3:56 am EDT

found it
Link

Re: Please respond to a letter! | Report to Admin

By Leftie Too Apr 8th 2008 at 4:19 am EDT

Thanks Christi!

I don't know how to link.

The letter upset me so much I felt sick. Got so angry I couldn't think straight. At my age blood pressure can be dangerous.

Just made me furious he thought votes in FL. and MI. should be counted.

How did Hillary disobey the rules and still feel entitled to count them. SPIT

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By ArgieAmerican Apr 8th 2008 at 3:59 am EDT

I tink it would be better for someone from the Temsters bus trip or Wilkes-Barres itself to write in or possibl both. That way it maintains more relevance to the voters in PA.

Just my 2 cents.

Correction | Report to Admin

By Leftie Too Apr 8th 2008 at 3:42 am EDT

There should be no space between the r an s in letters. Sorry.

Blast from the past. | Report to Admin

By Joeytj Apr 8th 2008 at 3:44 am EDT

Wow! I was reading through the comments that were made way back in 2004 at Dailykos about Obama's speech that night in Boston. THE Speech that started it all, and of course everyone was blown away at the time. But i found this little jem among the comments:

"I first met Barack in 2000. It was in a small church, a couple of blocks from my apartment, and Obama was debating other candidates in the Democratic primary for the Illinois first district Congressional seat. Obama got my vote then (though he lost the primary against incumbent Bobby Rush).

In January of this year, I volunteered for the Obama campaign. Those of you who have only learned about Obama recently might not have any idea of what the campaign was like back then. There were seven Democrats in the primary, and Obama was far behind in name recognition and money. (One of the other candidates ended up spending close to $30 million in the primary!) In February, a mere month before the primary, polls were showing a tight three-way race, and Obama was just breaking 20%. In the South Side Chicago office, we had second-hand computers and second-hand phones; you had to look around real hard to find a stapler. But we had volunteers coming off the street---old and young, rich and poor, black, white, and brown. And we had enthusiasm. And Obama won the primary with over 50% of the vote.

Even though Obama's rise now seems inevitable, it didn't seem that way just months ago. It took a lot of work and grassroots organizing. We're still working hard, registering voters and getting people involved. Yes We Can! "

Notice the Yes We Can at the end! the commentator put it there at the end of his comment, and this is from 2003!! and even before that, from 2000.

Re: Blast from the past. | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 3:48 am EDT

Wow!

please post the link!!

That's one of the best stories I've heard in a while!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

Found this over there while I was looking for the comment above

Replete with "misstatements" and elisions and retracted and redacted and revoked assertions.--Carl Bernstein on HRC's record.

by Dump Terry McAuliffe on Fri Jul 30, 2004 at 01:48:54 PM P

This is so not new with HRC. I was not paying attention before.

Re: Blast from the past. | Report to Admin

By Joeytj Apr 8th 2008 at 5:00 am EDT

Here's the link! Look at the whole thread from that day and post, it's awesome to see everybody so blown away by Obama's speech.

Link

Re: Donna Brazile | Report to Admin

By Jade--Who Loves to Decorate Her Latte Cup With Flag Pins! Apr 8th 2008 at 3:59 am EDT

Ahhh, I hit the Clinton fan sites sometimes when I want to see what kinds of nasty they're up to.

Re: Donna Brazile | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 4:14 am EDT

I'm guilty of it too!

Re: Chris Mathews, an ass | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 8th 2008 at 4:02 am EDT

Hiiii, my name is Jennnifer and i'mmm a Obamaholic. i'm in the 12 step prooogram and stilll don't know how to turn off my computer ;)

Re: Chris Mathews, an ass | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 4:13 am EDT

QUITTER!!!

(just kidding, of course!)

Re: Chris Mathews, an ass | Report to Admin

By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 8th 2008 at 4:16 am EDT

What are you still doing up? lol :)

Re: Chris Mathews, an ass | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 4:22 am EDT

Good question! ;)

It's 4:30 here!

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 8th 2008 at 4:29 am EDT

OMG Lace! LOL

Ok... seriously, I've got to catch some zzz's.

Night all, see ya tomorrow. I have a feeling it's going to be a good news day!

ＹＥＳＷＥＣＡＮ

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 4:34 am EDT

First the new symbols, now the font!!

G'night Jenn!

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 4:38 am EDT

How do you get the symbols?

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 4:39 am EDT

Wow...symbols/wingdings?!

I never would have thought of that one!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 4:45 am EDT

Wingdings find the one you want get the code

#&the code;

Link

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 4:52 am EDT

Sorry Sue,

the code will be in the thousand like peace is 9774 but is is �

The 22nd Amendment | Report to Admin

By Deb in MN Apr 8th 2008 at 4:05 am EDT

I think the 22nd Amendment means Bill Clinton should not be anywhere near the White House again in life.

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL Apr 8th 2008 at 4:08 am EDT

I AGREE!!

THEY ARE TOO TAINTED and CORRUPT!!

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By Deb in MN Apr 8th 2008 at 4:09 am EDT

Dwight D. Eisenhower expressed his strong opposition to term limits, saying, "The United States ought to be able to choose for its President anybody it wants, regardless of the number of terms he has served."[5] Ronald Reagan publicly supported repealing the amendment. Bill Clinton stated his opposition to repealing the amendment, but supported modifying it to prohibit former presidents from serving more than two consecutive terms, but permitting them to seek election after an intervening term.

yeah! | Report to Admin

By Will Hussein R Apr 8th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

awesome downloads!!!!!

Positive Washington Post Article | Report to Admin

By LoveTide Apr 8th 2008 at 4:17 am EDT

Link

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 4:34 am EDT

Good Article,
Didn't know about the myspace page, anyone here ever see it?

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By Morgan in Seattle..... ¨ ¨°º¤ ★ Yes We Did! ★ ¤º°¨ ¨ Apr 8th 2008 at 4:23 am EDT

Sorry, I would make a terrible sponsor! I was asleep 2 hours ago and then my 3 year old woke me up and I just had to log back on. LOL

Proper Protocol | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 8th 2008 at 4:28 am EDT

Looking for opinions on this; my local County Commissioners are hosting a one hour reception this Wed for Michelle Obama not far from where my son goes to school (not near my home. we commute 3 hrs daily for better educational opportunities). I'd like to go and take my son with me but don't know how to handle the "contribution" thing since I've already contributed to the campaign a few times and can't really give more. Is it rude to go and not appear with a check? If I don't contribute, will we be relegated to the "maybe you'll catch a glimpse of her" area? (in which case it wont be worth taking my son out of school to go meet her). I have a really bright, welll-spoken kid with a disability who could give her an earfull of what's wrong with schools today as well as the "youth opinion" of what our gov't has done to this country. He campaigned for Kerry too and was interviewed by an HBO documentarian at a Kerry rally where he was wearing his "Kids for Kerry" self-designed shirt.

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By JuanE. Apr 8th 2008 at 4:52 am EDT

I think that you should go. You don't have to bring a check. Your volunteering to work on the campaign is an admirable substitute for giving money. That is why we get points for the things that we do in the campaign because it shows that even a little bit of work is appreciated.

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By Marina from Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 4:53 am EDT

Maybe you could find a friend to make a small donation and write out a check. But I'm sure they'll let you in anyway, esp. if you explain. I think people who have already made the maximum donation would be treated well.

If you haven't already contributed to the general election, you can do it now, and it will automatically be put into general election funds.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 8th 2008 at 5:12 am EDT

Does the campaign finance law allow contributions to the general election as separate and apart from contributions to the nominee elections? I've already given all I could to the nominee process. I assumed contributions all went to the same "pot" so to speak (nominating and/or general)

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By Marina from Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 4:56 am EDT

Whoops, sorry, I misread your post. Do go! Anyone with a little boy (or not) will certainly be welcomed.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 8th 2008 at 5:14 am EDT

not so little anymore. He's in high school....and is so angry at what he sees happening to this country that he tells us he's moving overseas (Ireland) as soon as he graduates. Says he'll either work or go to college there instead.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:20 am EDT

Do you know if it is a fundraising reception? Do you know your county commissioners? If you know someone that would probably help. If not I would still go for it. What do you have to lose? one day? It might be worth it.

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By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 8th 2008 at 5:35 am EDT

yes, the event description says it is a fundraising reception. That's why I wasn't sure about going and not contributing. I do not know my Commissioners personally, no.

DOWNLOADS SUGGESTION | Report to Admin

By Not-a-Sheep : ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Apr 8th 2008 at 4:33 am EDT

Can the Obama web site folks put some bumper stickers on the downloads page? With today's advanced printing functions and available magnetic and sticky printer paper, we COULD be printing our own bumper stickers....

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 4:35 am EDT

Great idea!

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 8th 2008 at 4:47 am EDT

Hi from Paris!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 4:50 am EDT

Good Morning Anna

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By Change is about ending the abomination to create the Obama nation Apr 8th 2008 at 9:34 am EDT

I'm near Toulouse!

Endorsement retraction | Report to Admin

By Felix Apr 8th 2008 at 4:55 am EDT

Hi guys,

I'm saddened by the retraction of Obama endorsements in Montana. What's really happening here? I don't understand. If its against party rules to endorse someone in contested state, why wasn't that case with all the other states that endorsed candidates before the contest was over?

Please educate me on this. I am not sure I clearly understand the reason for retraction.

Even the second endorsement, says she'll reconsider if Clinton wins. It just sound fishy to me.

regards,
Felix

Re: Endorsement retraction | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 5:02 am EDT

Different states have different rules for everything. :(

And as far as the endorsements go, we still have them! They simply cannot be officially announced until voting is over. That's all. We will STILL have all of those endorsements!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:09 am EDT

What I read today is that the Democratic party of Montana has a rule that will not let the vice-chairman of the party officially endorse while the contest is still going on. She officially endorsed today and had to take back the official part and remain officially uncommitted.

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By Felix Apr 8th 2008 at 5:33 am EDT

Ok. Thanks for the explanation. I hope Obama win Montana. People really like him when they see him in person. I hope he spend more time in Indiana and Pensylvania.

regards,
Felix

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By Montana Apr 8th 2008 at 8:47 am EDT

That is true, Christi--is is reported as a 'retraction' and that is unfortunate, but it really isn't. It is a rule that they cannot endorse officially right now.

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By Sue from Wisconsin Apr 8th 2008 at 5:07 am EDT

I see how this works.

Thank you Christi for the symbol link!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:10 am EDT

Your welcome, î

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:18 am EDT

Lace,
Are you number 1? I bet you are or close to it.

Re: TY Christi | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 5:22 am EDT

on the thread?

I'm not too far down, but I'm definately not #1! Not this thread....

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:24 am EDT

number one on the site. I will look at ya now.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:26 am EDT

64 is yu #

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By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 5:26 am EDT

Nah, not by a long shot!!

I'd need something like 7x as many points as I have. Not going to happen.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:32 am EDT

Whenever I am calling I always see Patricia Gold as making a couple of thousand calls. I wish the big boys here would profile her on the blog sometime.

AOL | Report to Admin

By lorna Apr 8th 2008 at 5:19 am EDT

AOL has a straw poll for voting who you want for president and seem like Hillary people know about it and always hve her ahead maybe we can tell people and we can turn the poll around go to aol and to straw poll

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:23 am EDT

That poll is a farce, do not even participate. We have all been voting and Hillary is winning all 50 states even Illinois. AOL is all Hillary.
She can have it, they are old school internet. We are the internet of the future. Internet and politics of change.

Join The Winning Team!!! | Report to Admin

By Hawaiian Vet who had ENOUGH!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 5:23 am EDT

Link

Check it out if you haven't already!

Terry McAuliffe, chairman of Sen. Hillary Clinton posing with Obama supporters.
***True pics, not Photoshoped in any way.

Do I hear a pleasantly plump woman singing????
Goodbye Hila-monster!!!!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:28 am EDT

Hawaii, what island? Realtor here Carlsbad.

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By Hawaiian Vet who had ENOUGH!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 5:30 am EDT

Aloha, from the Island of Oahu...

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:34 am EDT

Aloha, ah, the north shore, waikiki, learned to surf in waikiki by a very cute hawaiian boy many years ago.

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By Hawaiian Vet who had ENOUGH!!! Apr 8th 2008 at 5:53 am EDT

The Waikiki Beachboys are still going strong.

We got boys as young as 82 still teaching the wahines how to surf.

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By Change is about ending the abomination to create the Obama nation Apr 8th 2008 at 9:42 am EDT

I like that Mcauliffe is not so blood thirsty that he isn't willing to pose with his opponent's supporters. Even though it doesn't mean anything he also looks like a nice guy.

It's possible that he is a party supporter and is more concerned with a democrat in the whitehouse. Good guy in a bad camp?

Trade is the No. 1 issue in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 5:27 am EDT

Trade is the No. 1 issue in Pennsylvania

The resignation of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s chief strategist, who came under fire for advising Colombia on a free trade pact, gives Senator Barack Obama an opportunity he has awaited since Mrs. Clinton walloped him on trade issues in Ohio.

“Trade is the No. 1 issue in Pennsylvania,” said James P. Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which has endorsed Mr. Obama.

Mr. Hoffa said Mr. Penn hurt Mrs. Clinton’s campaign when he met Colombian officials in his position as chief executive of Burson-Marsteller, the global public relations firm.

Link

WE CAN WIN PA - This is huge and must be capitalized upon.

Re: Trade is the No. 1 issue in Pennsylvania | Report to Admin

By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:29 am EDT

I heard the media had not been reporting it yet. You can bet this will not go away, but they will try hard to change the subject.

Good Morn, Theresa

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:30 am EDT

media in PA local that is.

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By Theresa in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 5:42 am EDT

Good morning, Christi:

This issue must be taken very seriously. It speaks to Hillary's judgement and integrity. If the shoe were on the other foot, they'd be ramming this down Obama's throat and he would be toast.

Hillary is ultimately responsible for how her lousy campaign has been run and who has been running it.

I have to assume that our candidate's strategists have a blow-out in mind with TV ads, the entire 9 yards.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:48 am EDT

I assume from the way this campaign has been run they will take the high road and let the unions involved do most of the talking, but I hope BO calls her out on this in the debate. I am sure they will handle this wisely as they have with most of this silly season.

Mark Penn remains "very much in the loop," a Clinton source said | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 5:29 am EDT

Penn is not gone. We must capitalize on this point.

WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton's political guru may have been pushed from the top spot in her campaign, but he didn't land in the grave.

Despite embarrassing the White House hopeful by consulting for the Colombian government on a U.S. trade agreement she opposes, Mark Penn remains "very much in the loop," a Clinton source said.

Link

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By ObamaWill Apr 8th 2008 at 6:11 am EDT

The connections between the Clinton campaign and camp go far wider than Penn. Many are involved with vested interest too.

See this link in Politico

Link

Make this viral.

The Errors Haunting Clinton | Report to Admin

By Theresa in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 5:30 am EDT

The Errors Haunting Clinton

The most striking critiques of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign have come not from her opponents or her enemies but from her most loyal friends.

Since December, I have been hearing a steady stream of worries from Clinton partisans who took Barack Obama's challenge seriously from the start. These loyalists felt her campaign was misreading the nature of the political year, the state of the Democratic Party, the organizational requirements of a long struggle for the nomination and the complexity of the party's attitudes toward both the candidate and former president Clinton.

The failure in Iowa, which allowed Obama's candidacy to take off, was Clinton's original strategic sin. Clinton's advisers were ambivalent about competing in the state. They worried that her vote to authorize the war in Iraq would make it hard for her to win in a place whose caucus-going Democrats are, on the whole, staunchly antiwar.

According to a leaked internal memo, Clinton advisers considered skipping Iowa altogether. Instead, her lieutenants were sluggish in organizing in the state and then, realizing the dangers of losing it to Obama, poured in resources -- thus depleting her coffers for the fights to come. Her campaign seemed to have only two speeds: overconfidence and panic.

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:38 am EDT

I love Iowa! Laura and the other there, we would not be here if not for them. The fat lady is singing, can you hear her? I do. Everyday the calling gets easier and easier to convince people Obama is the right person for the job.

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By Theresa in Maine Apr 8th 2008 at 5:46 am EDT

Christi: Yes, I hear the fat lady. Surely the good folks in PA now MUST SEE that Hillary speaks out of the side of her mouth.

She's so incredibly unbelievable, lies, misspeaks, Whitewater, Mark Penn, questionable tax returen, not to mention all the 140 criminals pardoned by her husband the last day of his presidency. The list just plain goes on.

Come on, fat lady.... SING SING SING

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:53 am EDT

Sing, Fat Lady Sing! La la la la, I want so badly to sing the witch song from the wizard of oz, but will not do it, I will take the high road as Obama would want me to.

G'Night guys | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT Apr 8th 2008 at 5:32 am EDT

It's 5:30 in the morning here. I'm fried....

Good night bloggers! See you all again around noon or so!

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 8th 2008 at 5:36 am EDT

I've been asked to repost this message.

Hi from Paris!
Would anyone like to get involved in the PARIS OBAMA BRIDGE PROJECT ?

It's an effort to collect digital photographs of Obama supporters around the world, posing at, on or under famous bridges, displaying Obama banners-the bridge being an ideal symbol for the Obama candidacy.

All ideas welcome!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:41 am EDT

I am on my way to Pittsburgh, I will take my camera. I am sure they must have a bridge there.
Digital right?

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By Anna-Maria Apr 8th 2008 at 5:55 am EDT

Yes, perfect! It can be a picture of you on it or group of supporters on it - with some Obama paraphernalia of your choice!

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By ATA Apr 8th 2008 at 5:49 am EDT

Speaking of branding of the name obama,i read this on my way from Italy last night
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By Anna-Maria Apr 8th 2008 at 6:02 am EDT

Interesting!

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By ♍ Christi, Vote for Change ☮ -CA Apr 8th 2008 at 6:05 am EDT

I am part of the electorate and I agree. Great article thanks, from sans-serif to gotham. I will try gotham in my next letter.

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By Germany loves Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 6:32 am EDT

Hello! I live in Frankfurt, Germany but am headed to Venice tomorrow (with my camera of course!) so I will try to get a picture at the Rialto Bridge with an Obama sign. It will have to be homemade as I don't have a "real" one and no printer here at home to print one off.

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By Anna-Maria Apr 8th 2008 at 6:46 am EDT

Great! Have a good trip!

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By NY Woman for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 7:33 am EDT

Thank you for thinking of us - we appreciate it!

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By Maurizio from Italy Apr 8th 2008 at 7:37 am EDT

And after Rialto, another picture but with an Hillary's sign on Bridge of Sospiri ("sospiri" means "sighs"....).

Link

There is also a new bridge in Venice, a modern one (very controversial, telling the truth) called "Calatrava" from the name of the architect. Anyway, a good alternative choice for a picture.

Link

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By ReneeaCA Apr 8th 2008 at 7:50 am EDT

YEAH,I like that@!
More ifo - please - here in Tacoma we have the Narrows Bridge!

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Next to last row of pictures is the Govenor of WA. State, an OBAMA supporter!

Europe for Obama! | Report to Admin

By Anna-Maria Apr 8th 2008 at 5:41 am EDT

Cool article in the NYTimes
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By John Hay - An Australian for Barack Apr 8th 2008 at 5:58 am EDT

**The Power of One** ... The Obama story everyone loves… Link

Obama supporters are enthusiastically endorsing my profile of Barack Obama ** The Power of One ** with touching words of heartfelt appreciation. In first setting out my views and justification for supporting Barack, I appear to have simply reflected the deep personal feelings and reasons why so many people in the United States and from around the World, support Senator Obama’s election as the 44th President of the United States of America.

My sincere thanks to you all ... John

Listen to what America & the World is saying:

** I can barely write because my heart is full, my tears free flowing, and the very depth of my soul is touched! What an awesome piece..both the written word and the media expression. It needs to play in Denver at the Democratic National Convention. I will replay it many times and share it with as many others. Thank you for your tremendous contribution to this cause! Posted by Robbie of Maryland | February 17, 2008, 5:02pm

** This was such a wonderful piece. I wish the world could see it. I hope the world will see it, eventually. This is a tough road, with the candidates so close, but I hope soon Barack will prevail and the support from everywhere will come flooding in. It’s an important time in our world, in our country, too important for anyone else to lead our country other than Barack. Thank you John for your post, the video, I am here in Washington, DC with tears rolling down my face. This summed up what my heart feels entirely. Posted by Jennifer April 5, 2008, 8:24 pm

** The Power of One ** You will never forget! Link

Go Obama Yes we can

An All for One Obama supporter
Link
john@tellingthoughts.com

May I invite you to be my Obama friend - I would be honoured.

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By Ton from Lynnwood, WA Apr 8th 2008 at 6:02 am EDT

Awesome article - I must confess :-)

Good Night or Good Morning | Report to Admin

By Sharon~Independent for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 6:12 am EDT

It's now 3am on the West Coast and I'm going to bed. I've spent the last 2 hours reading all the questions on the 2 threads about "Dinner Questions for Barack." WOW! We are certainly an intelligent and dynamic group...give yourselves a pat on the back...those were really great questions.

Obviously, Barack won't be able to answer all our questions at the dinner...but at least, now he'll know what's on our minds. Smart move if you ask me.

Gen. Petreus Hearings... | Report to Admin

By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 6:23 am EDT

The Page has the schedule up:

9:30
Gen. David Petreus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. Both John McCain and Hillary Clinton will question them at this hearing

2:30
Gen. David Petreus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington, D.C. Barack Obama will question them at this hearing

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Funny Money | Report to Admin

By David Hussein Hopkins Willingboro,NJ Apr 8th 2008 at 6:26 am EDT

Two weeks to the Pennsylvania Primary!

Barack Obama has created a movement among people throughout the world. It has made us closer in spirit with one another.

Funny Money the Clinton Way: A Review

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Young people pushing parents to Barack | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Apr 8th 2008 at 6:30 am EDT

Great article.

Digg it!

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Is The World Ready For An American President Called Barack Obama? | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer Apr 8th 2008 at 6:30 am EDT

November 4,2008 :All 50 states and the District of Columbia will hold elections to choose the new American President.

A nation of 303 million people will elect not only their country's leader but also the most powerful man or woman in the world who, for better or for worse, will have a significant impact on the lives of the remaining 6.3 billion people in this planet.
Link

MORNING JOE | Report to Admin

By David "Hussein"- Disabled Vet East TN Apr 8th 2008 at 6:33 am EDT

That racist Pat Buchanan is back.

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By Renee - It's A New Day Apr 8th 2008 at 6:45 am EDT

I think both Pat Buchanan and Barbara Walters make statements that are indicative of their age too. I don't agree with anything either one of them say but I am always aghast at what comes out of their mouth. I find it offensive and they think it's fine.

I don't know why anyone watches Morning Joe. He's a diehard Republican and wants Hilary to compete with McCain because they think they'll beat her.

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 7:05 am EDT

Actually it seems as if he does not want McCain.
It seems as if he just let out a secret supporting Hillary. Everyone on his show knew .

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By Tracy in CT Apr 8th 2008 at 7:14 am EDT

I don't watch Morning Joe but I am sorry to hear the racist Pat Buchanan is back. Was hoping he would go away for good!

Re: MORNING JOE & PAT B | Report to Admin

By Kelly who just moved to FL so she could vote there for Obama Apr 8th 2008 at 12:33 pm EDT

I suggest we begin anew our email campaign to show our displeasure at having Buchanan on these talk shows. Please quote from his blog as example of his bias and be professional. Link

MSNBC
joe@msnbc.com, countdown@msnbc.com, hardball@msnbc.com, Abrams@msnbc.com
race08@msnbc.com, verdict@msnbc.com
letters@msnbc.com, steve.capus@nbc.com, bill.wolff@msnbc.com, jeremy.gaines@msnbc.com, phil.griffin@nbc.com, john.boxley@nbcuni.com,

Mark Penn says resignation is media stunt | Report to Admin

By Renee - It's A New Day Apr 8th 2008 at 6:36 am EDT

Make sure you read this and digg it so the media will get a hold of it. We have to keep this in the media attention especially in PA.

Link

DIGG IT!

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By Nanci A patriotic dissident Apr 8th 2008 at 6:49 am EDT

I just read this as well. It really infuriates me.

Of course, we knew he didn't really resign, so this just confirms it. More of the Clinton smoke and mirrors campaign.

Please everyone digg it, send it to newspapers in PA, get it out there. Clinton should not be allowed to get away with this, particularly after the fuss she made about NAFTA in Ohio and the whole Goolsbee thing.

The Penn scandal should be the focus of several questions in the debate.

Get this out to the Teamsters bus tour across PA folk, send it to all the Unions you know.

Oh and did you all know, that Wolfson's wife is the chief of staff for Nancy Pelosi? I'll find the link. It was in a story on Wolfson's Colombia ties (Apparently the consulting firm he used to work for before joining the campaign, also has a contract with Colombia lobbying for free trade! Think it was another Huff Po article...)

Change | Report to Admin

By Strong Heart Apr 8th 2008 at 6:37 am EDT

It is good that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.
Robert E. Lee

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By Strong Heart Apr 8th 2008 at 6:38 am EDT

The war... was an unnecessary condition of affairs, and might have been avoided if forebearance and wisdom had been practiced on both sides.
Robert E. Lee

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By Strong Heart Apr 8th 2008 at 6:39 am EDT

What a cruel thing is war: to separate and destroy families and friends, and mar the purest joys and happiness God has granted us in this world; to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors, and to devastate the fair face of this beautiful world.
Robert E. Lee

Morning Joe | Report to Admin

By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:42 am EDT

Get this--Joe S just professed his love for Hillary. e said he would come right out and say it because everyone else was backing Obama. Now is makes sense. He also trashed on McCain. Is talking to HC now.

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:44 am EDT

Joe S. was downright giddy saying it was a thrill talking to HRC. GAG "She's so tough" GAG GAG

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By Czarina CarolforObama Apr 8th 2008 at 7:34 am EDT

I was wondering myself why Joe S. publicly backs HRC. Then I wondered about his audience. Could it be it is predominantly female?

I do know the few times he's criticized her, he said he got all this e-mail claiming sexism. So, perhaps it's all about ratings.

Mind you, I don't know any of this for a fact. I do know if one's ratings start plummeting, the show is pulled and he's pounding the sidewalk seeking out new employment. Joe can't afford to lose his job since he's got two kids to feed and clothe and alimony to pay.

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By cjsmom44 Apr 8th 2008 at 6:47 am EDT

Yup I heard it too, all the way up in Maine...
I almost spit my coffee out right then and there..
He was in his glory...he is so in the tank for her..I shut the TV off...Did you see how glowing she was for Joe as well?
I am going to donate right now...
Lets say everyone donate this morning?
Go Obama 08

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:49 am EDT

I NEVER saw this coming. I always knew he detested Obama but I thought it was just because he is a republican--never knew he was FOR Hillary. Good grief, it made me sick to my stomach!

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By Tracy in CT Apr 8th 2008 at 7:20 am EDT

I am glad I don't have my TV on. It sounds absolutely sickening! YUCK!

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:51 am EDT

BTW--all my friends out here at Lake of the Ozarks, MO. are from Maine and they back Obama. Must be a great state.

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By cjsmom44 Apr 8th 2008 at 6:58 am EDT

Ahhh Yup...That we are, here in the State of Maine,
we don't get fooled very easy...We are also an independent sort, and can see through BS with "wicked good" insight...
A few more tidbits about Mainers
You Know You're in Maine:

If you own more than four pair of gloves.

If every other vehicle is a 4X4.

If camping is allowed it's only in steel sided campers.

If, when the sun goes down, you start looking for your coat.

If in March your vehicle is 43% mud.

If you leave your keys in your car and the next morning your car is still there.

If you're on the shoulder of the highway with your hood up and somebody stops to help you.

If you can pay for six big macs with a personal check.

If drive by shootings only occur on the evening news.

If your central heating system is fueled by large logs.

If you see numerous chauffeur-driven dogs.

If you can see the stars at night.

If people drive 100 miles to shop in a real mall.

If a deer throws itself under your wheels.

If you got a set of new snow tires for Valentines day.

If more than 1/2 the meat in your freezer is moose.

If the term "chill factor" is part of your daily vocabulary.

If the bumper jack in your pickup will lift a house.

If you only paid $5 to cut down your own douglas fir christmas tree.

If you enjoy a hot chocolate more than you do a margarita.

If a girls basketball game fill's the school gym.

If you put the car heater on your list of best friends.

If you pawned a snow blower instead of a set of golf clubs.

If dressing up means wearing a tie with your flannel shirt.

If you think you're in a traffic jam when you're in the second car at the light.

If you don't use your blinker because everyone already knows where you're going.

If your long john's don't come off until mid-May

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By cjsmom44 Apr 8th 2008 at 7:04 am EDT

AND I WOULD ADD

DO NOT THINK HIGHLY OF HILLARY CLINTON

ARE "WICKED WILD ON OBAMA"

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 7:09 am EDT

Hey--no wonder why. You guys sound a lot like us at Lake of the Ozarks! Sounds great.

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By Stanley H. Krute Apr 8th 2008 at 8:51 am EDT

Though my family moved when I was 2, I was born in Portland, and my sister was born in Kennebunk. We spent many summer vacations at Maine's fabulous lakes. I still have a crystalline-clear memory of being a 4-year old, out in a boat on Sebago Lake, fishing w/ drop-lines w/ my Dad.

Go Maine !!!! Stay warm !!!!

-- stanley h. for hussein a righteous patriotic name

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By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 6:55 am EDT

Joe is upset because he thinks the Democrats are going to win this year. He can't bring himself to believe in McCain and he definitely cannot bring himself to root for the Dem front runner. So he's rooting for by default Hillary.

I feel for him. lol

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By Joan from Osage Beach, MO. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:58 am EDT

I have no sorrow for him. There is one thing being for someone and another being downright nasty to the other candidates/

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By iheartzushi Apr 8th 2008 at 7:02 am EDT

He WHOLE lot better than a Hannity, O'Rielly or Buchannan etc let me tell you.

He doesn't bother me as much as those the crazier right wing folk.

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By Strong Heart Apr 8th 2008 at 6:45 am EDT

God downloads, Man uploads!!!

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By Strong Heart Apr 8th 2008 at 6:53 am EDT

and McCain reloads!!!

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By Matt Hussein Rosset Apr 8th 2008 at 7:18 am EDT

and Hillary xerox ?

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By maria from europe Apr 8th 2008 at 7:43 am EDT

lolololol

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By FarAway. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:52 am EDT

Rethink for Clinton after top strategist resigns· Failed tactics and conflict of interest force Penn out
Hillary Clinton's faltering presidential campaign will undergo a "mini-makeover" that will emphasise her more caring side following the departure of its main strategist, Mark Penn.
....In an attempt to refocus media attention, Clinton yesterday called on President George Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics....(Quistion Is why now, If she knows 80 world leaders, and is ready from day one, ???)

Link

Secret US plan for military future in IraqDocument outlines powers but sets no time limit on troop presence
Seumas Milne The Guardian, Tuesday April 8 2008 Article history
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The Teflon general with a liking for the limelight
General David Petraeus, who will today testify before two US Senate committees on the progress of military operations in Iraq, is the closest the US has to a celebrity general.....................

......Petraeus had no experience of combat before Iraq. He was too young for the Vietnam war, and his earlier deployments were in peacekeeping: with the UN in Haiti in 1995, with US forces in Kuwait in 1999, and with the Nato stabilisation force for Bosnia in 2001........

.....Following the invasion, he was in charge of the post-war occupation in Mosul. On his second tour of Iraq, from June 2004 to September 2005, he was in charge of training Iraqi forces.

Both missions were seen as success stories, in part due to Petraeus's relentless self-promotion.(Part due to Fox news)

..."There are reasons for optimism," he said. "Iraqi security forces are in the fight."..

...But the picture in Mosul, as in the training of the Iraqi army, was muddier. Four months after Petraeus left the city, the police chief he trained defected and it became an insurgent stronghold.

..Petraeus's ability to leave that past behind is a source of disquiet to some of his former colleagues in Iraq. "He is the Teflon general," a former US diplomat who served in Iraq said. ...

.."He hasn't been held to account for the fact that all the guys he was supposedly training in 2004 are nowhere to be seen and Mosul basically collapsed after he left."..

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By FarAway. Apr 8th 2008 at 6:56 am EDT

General David Petraeus is a papir tiger, as the Chinese would say.....nothing but a Bush man

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