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Lawrence Lessig: "Why I am 4Barack"

By T. Neil Sroka - Feb 4th, 2008 at 8:37 pm EST

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Lawrence Lessig, world-renowned copyright & technology policy scholar and founder of Creative Commons, just put up this incredibly interesting, twenty-minute video about why he'll be supporting Barack tomorrow.

While Barack's strong technology policy, which Lessig called "important and importantly balanced" when it was first announced back in November, played a role in his decision, it was hardly the only factor behind his decision to support Obama.

See the video for the whole story...

Why are you supporting Barack? How have you shared your personal endorsement with your friends and family?

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By Diamond -- IrishAmericansForObama Feb 4th 2008 at 8:39 pm EST

Please make phone calls to Massachussetts. We need to win thee for Kennedy, Kerry and Patrick.

During phone banking today, I was speaking with a young voter and I heard her mum was saying in the background "If that's the Obama people, tell them it's about time. We alrerady had 3 phone calls from Hillary Clinton". I was astounded.

The Clintons are working the phones in MA, while folks are here posting comments. Please make calls NOW.

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By Adam Hussein Feb 4th 2008 at 8:52 pm EST

I've been trying to get into the phone bank application and it is busy :-(

At least it said it was due to 'overwhelming traffic.' :-)

In a side note, there was a prominent radio personality today that said he got three campaign calls this weekend. Two robocalls- from Ron Paul and Hillary Clinton, and one personal call, from a supporter of Barack Obama. Maybe those three calls from Clinton are robo-calls anyways...

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By CathyfromWilliamsburgVA Feb 4th 2008 at 8:55 pm EST

I got the same message about the server.

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By Amy Feb 4th 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

Contact a specific state HQ. States have their own set-up. IF the national campaign servers are maxed, try that.

I'm an LD district captain. I've got people phoning through our state system right now (non-Feb. 5 state.)

Call or email the state you want to phone to. See if they've got room for you.

Just came on for a minute - wonderful blog today! Thanks Sam, Sarah et all! Very motivating to come here for my "Obama fix." Thanks to the commenters, too - you guys make a difference. Keep up the positive momentum!

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By SK in Atlanta Feb 4th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

I got the same message too...was fine earlier when I was calling NJ.

If it is too busy now, you can always try calling CA voters later on if you are on the east coast (time difference and all) and hopefully it won't be as packed then.

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By Luke from Peachtree City, GA Feb 4th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

I finally managed to log in. Where do we need the calls?

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By Adam Hussein Feb 4th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

No matter what state, everyone's vote counts as 1 ;-)

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By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

MA & CA!!

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By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

MA & CA!!!

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By Ann Feb 4th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

I tried to get numbers here online a few minutes ago but I couldn't get any. I tried numerous times. I made hundreds of calls to folks in Georgia yesterday and today but toward late afternoon, the site was getting slower and slower by the second.

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By Abdul Egal Feb 4th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

I agree with you. Either make a phone call or take a sign and go nearest major intersection.
We need more calls and visibillity. Don't listen to polls or watch TV, ACT!!!!! every minute counts!!!!!!!!!!

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By Michelle One Voice Calling For Change Feb 4th 2008 at 10:18 pm EST

I am Colorado and a precnt capatin for Oba justgot a call from l Clinto Robo call.

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By KJ Feb 4th 2008 at 8:56 pm EST

Link

Billary squashes Spiderman | Report to Admin

By Steven from New Bedford, MA Feb 4th 2008 at 9:21 pm EST

SEE this link

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:22 pm EST

Even here in Iowa, where they drove us nuts for weeks, I only got one actual call from Clintons. This must mean they are learning from us how to run a campaign, if they've called three times. (I did get several robocalls and a couple of push-polls from her, and a total of probably 200 from everyone). I spoke with ONE live person from Richardson's campaign whom I believe I converted for second realignment, ONE from Edwards who had wanted to work for one or the other campaign and I told him how to find our offices, and all the rest of the live calls were from Obama supporters, in fact one I received while I was sitting in the office making calls lol.

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By Ron from Portland, OR Feb 4th 2008 at 9:30 pm EST

Lawrence...I used to represent you back when I was with the Leigh Bureau...thanks for your support

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By Joy IA Feb 4th 2008 at 9:33 pm EST

Please keep in mind the time difference!!! For those of us in the midwest and east coast, we've got a few hours left to call westward. My personal cut off time to call people is 8:00 p.m. so right now, that leaves me calling only states west of us...

YES WE CAN!!

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By Roger_ATX Feb 4th 2008 at 9:46 pm EST

barack is on cspan live right now

oh and this video was awesome!!!! YEAH!! YES WE CAN!

CNN Cafferty file/Who would unite the GOP, Hillary or Obama? | Report to Admin

By Matthew Feb 4th 2008 at 9:49 pm EST

CNN Cafferty file/Who would unite the GOP, Hillary or Obama?

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By collinbcool Feb 4th 2008 at 9:56 pm EST

BE AWARE ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS!

Hillary's campaign is getting all her supporters to go online to AOL.com and vote for her in their poll en masse! This is important cause people around the country look at this. SO GO ONLINE TO AOL AND VOTE FOR BARACK! So we can show who is really ahead nationally!

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) Feb 4th 2008 at 10:24 pm EST

EVERYONE PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO, THE CLINTON CHRONICLES. Not only watch it, but forward it to everyone you know.

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We'll take it | Report to Admin

By Lulu Feb 4th 2008 at 8:42 pm EST

Don't know who he is but we'll take the endorsement.

Anyone else just sick with excitement & nervousness & glee & hope & worry & awe & giddy delight in anticipation for tomorrow?

HOW am I going to be able to focus on work or anything else tomorrow? I'm a nervous wreck!

Lulu in CA

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By MB in NYC Feb 4th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

Don't worry about a thing. Cuz every little thing is gonna be alright.

Take a bath and put some soft music on. We will just be half way there tomorrow. Many states to come.

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By Michelle One Voice Calling For Change Feb 4th 2008 at 9:52 pm EST

Well said me too I wish we could know the outcome now!!! Obama 08

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By Neo Hussein Abraxas Feb 4th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

Trust me, if you're a geek (like me) this one is huuuuge!

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By Elise in New Ipswich, NH Feb 4th 2008 at 9:54 pm EST

If the phone bank servers are down, take some time on my blog and keep the online polls hummin' for Barack, or thank an endorser, etc. (all links provided)

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Elise in NH

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By esther Feb 4th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

lulu
i'm a reg rep 47yr old single mom in ny. i'm a poll worker..have to be there tomorrow at 5:30am..went to a meeting last week, they told us they've been overwhelmed with people calling to change parties...my 81yr old jewish dad in fl voted for barack and after sc my mom switched and she was a hillary fanatic..i volunteered in the city on sat and was amazed how may people..yes young and very old rich poor and g-d willing all the cabbies can vote because they were beeping their horns like crazy were for barack...at the very least we're going to make a very impressive showing...our voices will be heard, keep the faith...
FIRE UP IN NY!!! look at her #'s in ny, his in iL...!!!!! we're in it together...

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By Krish Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Thank you so much Esther!

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By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Feb 4th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

Esther,

What mitzvahs you're doing!

"A g'zhundt ohff dayne keppeleh!" (A blessing on your head)

Now have some cookies, bubbeleh, and go convert another lost soul.

Love and hugs,
Tantah Rivkah

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:24 pm EST

Lawrence Lessig is BIG to us geeks. In fact, it was because of hearing him on NPR that I got active about voter fraud and public funding of elections. Machine tampering is out of control and we've known about it for 7 years now...and still in most states it's out of control!

Larry is one of my heroes!! Thank you Larry, you are a true leader in ethics in informatics.

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By Michelle One Voice Calling For Change Feb 4th 2008 at 10:26 pm EST

We need sme of the bigger states ..

California voters | Report to Admin

By Joy IA Feb 4th 2008 at 8:50 pm EST

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Q: What is the Courage Campaign?
A: We are a California-based progressive online organization that empowers people just like you to plug-in to politics and turn out to vote.
Link

Are you registered as a "Decline-To-State" voter in California? Did you know that you have the right to vote in the Democratic Party presidential primary?

You just need to ask for a "Democratic Party ballot."

To vote for your favorite Democratic presidential candidate, all you need to do is ask a poll worker at your polling place for a "Democratic Party ballot."
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Q: I am a "Decline-To-State" voter and I am planning on voting in-person at my polling place on Tuesday, February 5. What do I need to do to vote for president in the Democratic primary?

A: When you walk into your polling location, ask for a "Democratic Party ballot" after the polling place worker asks you for your name. If you are handed a ballot that does not include presidential candidates, just hand the ballot back to the poll worker and ask for a "Democratic Party ballot" instead.

Q: What if the poll worker says I am not allowed to have a "Democratic Party ballot"?

A: Some poll workers may not be aware of the law. Be firm. If the polling place worker is not aware of your right to vote for a Democratic presidential candidate, explain that the California Democratic Party allows voters registered as "Decline-To-State" to vote in the Democratic primary.

If the poll worker continues to insist that you can only have the "Decline-To-State" ballot, then request a "provisional" ballot. Your provisional ballot will not be counted until the county elections official can determine its validity.
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WE STAND WITH YOU CALIFORNIA!! YES WE CAN!

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By Joy IA Feb 4th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

California gets its own butterfly ballot
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it's looking like Los Angeles County has managed to add an extra wrinkle that could cause all sorts of problems. This is a sample of the ballot in which a DTS voter must not only request the ballot and vote for president, but mark at the top of the ballot that they want to vote in the Democratic primary. Voting for the candidate, apparently, is not enough of an indication of intent.

This is a big enough deal that Barack Obama just sent out an email on the subject:

If you declined to select a political party when you registered to vote, you can still vote for Barack Obama if you request a Democratic ballot from the poll worker. Make sure you mark "Democratic" in the appropriate space or the vote might not be counted.

This is mixed in with the procedure for provisional ballots and the times that polls are open. Why is this such a big deal? Because nearly 20% of Los Angeles County voters are Decline To State. That works out to 776,000 DTS voters in Los Angeles County- which is 75% of the total number of Democratic votes cast in every primary and caucus so far. Needless to say, even on Super Tuesday, that's a big deal.

But it's even more odious than that. The law is pretty clear on this sort of thing and, well, it's not exactly on the right side of the law. And that has gotten the Courage Campaign legal team into high gear, sending a letter saying in part

DTS voters requesting partisan ballots and registered Democratic and American Independent voters will receive the exact same Ink-a-Vote ballot. However, contrary to statutory provisions set forth in the Election Code, Los Angeles County requires DTS voters to complete an additional hurdle by marking either box number 5 (for American Independent ballots) or box number 6 (for Democratic party ballots) or their vote for President of the United States will not be counted. Invalidating a ballot based solely upon the failure to mark a box, (box 5 or 6) even though the voter has cast his/her ballot for a candidate for president, constitutes an improper basis for rejection and a policy that violates the rights of DTS voters.
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Thank you field organizers and volunteers for all you are doing! YES WE CAN!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Feb 4th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

Is one to write "Democratic" or "Democrat" on the ballot? There is a difference. I wonder if it would mean anything of import. Here in Cook County IL when registering one is to write "Democrat". I hope this all gets done right in CA, sounds weird to be coming up this late in the process.

James

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Feb 4th 2008 at 9:08 pm EST

Or is one just filling-in a circle that is next to "Democratic"

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By Joy IA Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

The link to Courage Campaign shows a "ballot" and there's a bubble that needs filling in...

Please forward Courage Campaign's link to any/all Cali friends and family!!

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By JP Feb 4th 2008 at 9:08 pm EST

Unfortunately, the Obama campaign needs to ready a lawsuit to have these votes counted.

Shades of 2000: 'Just count the votes!'

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:35 pm EST

“It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.”

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By change Feb 4th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

Does anyone know what the rule is for NY state voters? I'm a registered voter who wants to vote for Obama. But I dont trust the powers at be, they told me I cant vote tomorrow because I did not commit to a party when I first registered. IS THAT TRUE??? I WANT TO VOTE FOR OBAMA CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE?????

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By SK in Atlanta Feb 4th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

NY is a closed primary...you can only vote in the Dem primary if you are registered as a Dem.

You can vote for him in the General Election :)

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By change Feb 4th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

You dont understand the pain I feel right now, I voted for the first time for Kerry.But that vote was just to get rid of bush.Never have I been so passionate about any candidate. I read MSM biased articles, get angry and blog non stop. My fiance is pregnant and is having problems so that keeps me home campaigning for Obama. So I ask for anyone out there for me and my family to pull two or three extra people to change and vote for Obama. My fiance is not an American citizen and cant vote so it is really devistating for us this house is Obama's house. I've been fired up, I've been Ready to go; And I cant even participate in the game! Its like breaking a leg before the Super Bowl! So to all of my Obama family members, I have been so inspired by all of the positive people Obama has brought together. We are apart of his true message, we are what America should be! This man is amazing and has touched us all. My three year old calls him "The Rock Obama" lol so for us Upstate NY york Folks. Go out and vote go and Rock the vote for Obama. And you know what I will be out there pushing the crowds at these voting stations for Obama!

Obama 08

real change | Report to Admin

By esther Feb 4th 2008 at 9:29 pm EST

listen
to get obama's true, you have to understand...you have made a difference...you will never be the same...i will never be the same, non of us...and because of us our children WILL have a brighter more honest descent future, we have changed the status quo...no matter what happens, if you do believe, if you have hope and have truly shed your cynicism you will not stop, we will not stop until out gov't really is for the people and by the people...this is the beginning.....not the end!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

Then you are doing more than most voters already! Keep letting people OUTSIDE this blog know why you support Obama. Does every single person in your email address book know that you can't vote because of registration problem, and now you need to tell them all why you so want them to go and vote in your stead?

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By esther Feb 4th 2008 at 9:16 pm EST

hey change,
you had to change your party affiliation by the first week in oct of 07, you can vote for barack in nov!!! do what i did, change the mind of a hillbilly!!!!!!!!

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By esther Feb 4th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

THIS INFO IS FOR NY VOTERS ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!

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By change Feb 4th 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

Yes NY voters only my blog respond was for. PLEASSEEEE DONT GET CONFUSED! WE NEED YOUR VOTE

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By ABear Feb 4th 2008 at 10:01 pm EST

Wife and I changed from independent to democrat to vote in the NY Primary tomorrow fo Barack and I converted several people at work as well here in Upstate NY. Went to a rally in Albany this past Saturday and we outnumbered an HRC group couple blocks away by alot. I have a feeing we will represent well on her home turf!

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By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

Same thing happened to us in Florida! So many wanted to vote for Obama but they were never told they had to register within the same party. That's why we are not laughing out here when Hillary claims victory in Florida...same Bush tactics repeated by hillary!

Hillary is bushed!

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By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 4th 2008 at 9:25 pm EST

WOOHOO. Thanks Joy. Nothing really to add. I've just been trying to log on, off and on for an hour, and this was my golden ticket! Welcome, all you folks who are checking us out for the first time! Barack is an AMAZING candidate. Truly change we can believe in. I lived in IL the entire time he was state senator, and I know he honors his words with action. Also, I'm in Iowa, like Joy, and we got to know all the candidates REALLY well. In such a strong field, Barack still stood out as by far the best. If you're wondering about where he stands on any issue, click on the ISSUES tab; the Blueprint for Change, a 60+page outline of his plans on a range of issues, is an excellent start. This swayed many undecided voters and voters who had been strongly leaning towards another candidate. Never had they seen such comprehensive proposals from a candidate--and that's saying something, as this is Iowa!

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By Neo Hussein Abraxas Feb 4th 2008 at 8:53 pm EST

For geeks like myself this endorsment has a lot of clout. Post it around to your geeky friends. They'll be really impressed!

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By Stuart Ballard Feb 4th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

Ditto - Lessig's endorsement was the first thing that turned me on to Obama in the first place.

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By rich Feb 4th 2008 at 8:54 pm EST

free streaming live online simulcast of a live reunion concert tonight 2/4 by the surviving members of The Grateful Dead 7:30 PM PST (10:30 PM EST) on a stage in San Francisco in support of Barack Obama '08:

Link

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By Michigan Girl Feb 4th 2008 at 9:01 pm EST

I am waiting for the server to give me more numbers for phone banking and I thought I'd stop and check out whats going on here. I am so happy to know that the Grateful Dead is supporting Barack Obama!!!! OH Yes we can!

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By Marcus from Upper Marlboro, MD Feb 4th 2008 at 9:28 pm EST

Yes We Can Vote Democracy over Dynasty

I’m going to keep this simple and straight to the point.

If Hillary Clinton is ANYWHERE on the ticket, I will change my registration to Independent and vote Republican for the first time in my life.

I know what some people are thinking as they read this blog…“We don’t want another Republican in the White House”…”The Republicans are far worse than Hillary Clinton”…”V ote for the lesser of 2 evils”

I know that this thinking may sound plausible…because we have been trained by the pundits to think this way. When we have come to the point when we are led to choose between “the lesser of two evils” we have to come to terms of reality that our democracy is slipping away from the true values of the American people. If you believe this cynical view, then you’re voting out of fear instead of conviction.

We see right now that the balance of power has shifted towards the Executive Branch when the son, George Bush 2, of a President, George Bush 1, is in the White House.

We can’t even begin to imagine how the balance of power will continue to shift to the Executive Branch if we have 2 presidents, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, in the White House at the same time for the first time in our history.

It strikes me in awe that people are so blind by their self-interest of winning and in fact state their reason for voting for Hillary Clinton simply because of having a president, Bill Clinton that already served the full 2 terms, back in the White House which would otherwise be unconstitutional. But at the same time these same people are wide awake and realize that a 2nd term of the Bush family was the worse thing that happened in the history of our Democracy.

Let me be very clear with my view on this.

My vote will not be against Hillary Clinton.
My vote will not be against the Democratic Party.
My vote will not be for the Republican Party.
My vote is bigger than Barack Obama.
My vote is for Democracy over Dynasty.

Too many times we have seen our “loyal” vote taken for granted by the Democratic Party, as well as, the Republican Party. So I say here today…

...continued on next thread

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By Marcus from Upper Marlboro, MD Feb 4th 2008 at 9:29 pm EST

My vote is not going to be a Democratic vote.
My vote is not going to be a Republican vote.
My vote will be an American vote for justice, peace and prosperity of Democracy.

America, we have the chance to lead the world in setting aside the Ideological, Partisan, and the Dynastical mind set that is so deeply rooted in Politics perpetuated by the Main Stream Media. The leaders around the world will begin to see that YES WE CAN win by uniting people across gender, religion and race.

Because I stand for Democracy over Dynasty…because I’m an American before I’m a Democrat…I will be force to change my registration to an Independent to send a clear message to the Democratic Party that my vote will never again be taken for granted.

I ask all that agree with this blog to unite on this message of Democracy over Dynasty. Let’s unite in one voice and send this message to every blog around the world…Every article that is written…Every Radio Station…Every TV Station.

YES WE CAN VOTE DEMOCRACY OVER DYNASTY.

If we do this America, Barack Obama will shock the world with the Audacity of Hope.

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By Canada&Africa4OB Feb 4th 2008 at 10:11 pm EST

I love the way you said it! Excellent article! That is exactly how I feel and many I know feel.

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By KJ Feb 4th 2008 at 8:57 pm EST

Link

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By Mehari Feb 4th 2008 at 10:20 pm EST

This is EXTRAORDINARY!!!

Now, forgive my ignorance. But is there a way to link this video with the popular 'Yes We Can' video on u tube so that the hundreds of thousands of people who go to see the music video also get to digg this extraordinary closing argument?

Please, techno people step up to the plate!

What the Tears Tell Us | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Feb 4th 2008 at 8:59 pm EST

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"What the Tears Tell Us" by TOM BEVAN

She's at it again, but it's difficult to see how it benefits her this time around. Her tears are either a calculated reconstruction of her "reverse Muskie moment" in New Hampshire, which will turn voters off, or they represent another display of emotion that will have people whispering about whether she's up to the job of president if the pressure of the primary campaign has seen her shedding tears twice in three and a half weeks.

Furthermore, it's a bit of a contradiction for Clinton to be constantly misting up and getting verklempt while simultaneously deploying the argument that she's tougher than Barack Obama and can handle whatever the Republicans come at her with in the general election.

Meanwhile, Obama seems to be holding up just fine, thank you very much. And not just because the winds are blowing his direction at the moment. This summer when the polls had him 20 points down and the folks around him began to panic, Obama stayed incredibly cool. After a shocking, even disappointing loss in New Hampshire followed by a hard fought defeat in Nevada, Obama kept his emotions in check, a feat made even more remarkable given that he was under daily attack by the former President as well.

If primary campaigns tell us anything at all, they give us a sense of the temperament of individuals and how they respond to adversity, which might be the most important thing the public needs to know when choosing a president. On that score, at least so far, Obama is acquitting himself much better than Hillary. While she flits back and forth between tears, cackles, and angry attacks, the freshman Senator from Illinois has shown a remarkably even keel.

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By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:28 pm EST

This is so true! I personally can't stand that pretentious laugh of hers mixed in with the hypocritical tears! God help this nation if that women is nominated!

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By Peng in Gresham, OR Feb 4th 2008 at 10:32 pm EST

I'm guessing this:

I think that HRC's tears will move many people who have not followed the elections until now.

It was timed perfectly...probably happened in the morning and just in time for her to talk about it in the town hall, so she can juice the most out of it.

Why I'm for Barak! | Report to Admin

By Maggie Feb 4th 2008 at 9:04 pm EST

I just wanted to share this with all. I have emailed out a more personal letter to everyone. It doesn't have much effect at this point, seeing that I live in Indiana.

There are many reasons that I support Barack Obama but the biggest one is that he gives me hope for a better future for my daughter. As a single parent, I often struggle with the thought, am I doing enough to ensure that she has the brightest, happiest, most secure future I can offer her. There are days when I’m sure that I am but as any parent, there are days when I’m sure I’m not. I have always been on the fringe of politics, I vote in every election and have since I was of voting age but yet I’ve never felt like I was voting for someone, only against someone. This year is different for me, after educating myself about all the candidates; I was leaning towards Hillary Clinton. What better way for my daughter to see that she could be anything she wanted to be, as a young girl growing up to be what I hope is a great woman. I had voted for Bill Clinton and although I found his personal choices awful, I still felt that he was a good president.

Then it happened, I heard Barack Obama speak on television, not in person with the excitement of the crowd, but just me sitting in my living room by myself. Now I had heard him speak at the Democratic National Convention and was deeply moved by his words, but this was different. I was watching a man that in just a 20 minute time frame made me feel empowered that I could make a change and it would be a positive change. I have always heard and in some way felt that one person’s vote didn’t count and it couldn’t change anything but felt this especially after watching Bush steal the last election. I had voted as had millions of other people, who were left feeling that they had wasted their time. I am not trying to speak for everyone but I’ve heard enough people voice this same feeling so I’m going to say it.

So today I sit here, having just checked on what I like to call America’s future, asleep in her bed and I know that I must add one

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By Maggie Feb 4th 2008 at 9:05 pm EST

Well it cut off my last thought!

That's why I must do all I can to get Barack Obama elected as our next President of the United States and that starts with my one vote and only builds from there!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:46 pm EST

I wouldn't count out Indiana-I know you guys aren't until May, but this is Clintons' dynasty we are messing with!! They may just not concede until there is absolutely no way.

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By Michigan Girl Feb 4th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

I am in Michigan and I have decided to talk to everyone I can now to get them warmed up for the general election. If we keep going strong I know we can make this happen. Barack has touched us all in such a way that I never thought possible. I have always been a dreamer but now I feel like I have a whole nation sharing the same dream, the only thing thats different is we are wide a wake and the dream is real.

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By Grandma Sally Feb 4th 2008 at 10:18 pm EST

Tahira -- I'm in Michigan, too. You need to become a member of the Michigan Democratic Party in order to attend the congressional district meetings that will decide who the "Uncomitted" delegates will be on March 29. It doesn't cost anything if you print out the form to join and send it in. We need to make sure the Uncommitted delegates don't get given to the candidate who promised to take her name off the ballot and then "missed the deadline." Here's the link to get the form Link If you join one of the Michigan groups, you ought to be able to get more information Link

Re: Why I'm for Barak! | Report to Admin

By Grandma Sally Feb 4th 2008 at 10:25 pm EST

Tahira -- I'm in Michigan, too. You need to become a member of the Michigan Democratic Party in order to attend the congressional district meetings that will decide who the "Uncomitted" delegates will be on March 29. It doesn't cost anything if you print out the form to join and send it in. We need to make sure the Uncommitted delegates don't get given to the candidate who promised to take her name off the ballot and then "missed the deadline." Here's the link to get the form Link If you join one of the Michigan groups, you ought to be able to get more information Link

Re: Why I'm for Barak! | Report to Admin

By Maggie Feb 4th 2008 at 9:28 pm EST

Well it cut off my last thought!

That's why I must do all I can to get Barack Obama elected as our next President of the United States and that starts with my one vote and only builds from there!

Re: Why I'm for Barack! | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 4th 2008 at 9:32 pm EST

Thank you for sharing your story, Maggie! Friends, family and neighbors are some of the most valuable endorsements Barack has. Thank you for standing up for him, and your assessment is spot on. With Barack, it's about what WE can do as a nation; with other politicians, it's usually about their empty promises of what THEY will do for us. I'll take the change I know we can believe in.

YES WE CAN!

Reminder: Two Days of Prayer for Barack - Feb 4 and 5 | Report to Admin

By CFK 1 Feb 4th 2008 at 9:06 pm EST

Hi team,

This is a reminder of the 2 days of prayer for Barack on Mon, Feb 4 and Tue, Feb 5. (Optional fasting on Feb 4). Please see my original post below, which has more details.

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Hi team,

Super Tuesday is fast approaching. Please join my family in 2 days of prayer for Barack on Mon, Feb 4 and Tue, Feb 5. We will be fasting on Feb 4, so please join us in that as well, if you wish. Please structure the prayer and fasting according to your preference (individual prayer, group prayer, partial fast, full-day fast, no fasting at all, prayer 2 times a day, prayer 3 times a day, etc).

Someone said in an email recently that Hillary has some serious prayer warriors in her camp. Apparently, they prayed for Hillary all day on the Tuesday of the New Hampshire primary and also the night before. It may be their prayers that caused her unexpected win in New Hampshire. As the apostle Paul wrote, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but … against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

Let us cast aside doubts and remember the words of Jesus: “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24). We have to believe that God will grant our requests, not only that He is able to grant them.

To echo someone’s comments previously, let us also pray for Hillary Clinton - that she will re-assess the choices she has made and that she will allow God to make her the woman He wants her to be. I’m confident that God will cause her to lose this nomination, not just for America’s sake but for Hillary’s own sake - a severe jolt to push her to look at herself in the mirror and change course. I will post reminders about the days of prayer just before Feb 4 & 5.

Re: Reminder: Two Days of Prayer for Barack - Feb 4 and 5 | Report to Admin

By BringTheNoise Feb 4th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

I'll join you. Only ate two small appetizers today and will do the same tomorrow. It's like starting Lent early!

Re: Reminder: Two Days of Prayer for Barack - Feb 4 and 5 | Report to Admin

By Liza from Milpitas Feb 4th 2008 at 10:14 pm EST

Prayed and fasted with you today. Will do the same tomorrow. Let's do it together all.....

Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By Kat from TN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

I won't be able to stay online too late tonight, but I was thinking about some things that I wanted to say.

I have read several items on the internet about the unrealistic expectations of Obama supporters. That does concern me, because tomorrow is just ONE battle of many that we will have to fight between now and November.

I would love for Obama to win all 22 states tomorrow. I don't think that is realistic. We will win some and lose some. The fact that some states are even in play is HUGE! The fact that Hillary is going to have to keep fighting after Feb 5th is HUGE!

So I am asking that we all keep that YES WE CAN attitude no matter what the outcome tomorrow. That we are more determined than ever. In fact, first thing in the morning on Feb 6th, I am donating to the Obama campaign. Who is with me?

(And by the way, if he DOES sweep Super Tuesday, I will happily come back here, find this post, and eat some crow!)

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By SK in Atlanta Feb 4th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

I'm donating too.

I still think we lose CA, NY, NJ, MA, AZ, NM, TN, OK, and AR.

But we'll be close in many of those and win a bunch of the others by a good margin :) Then the fun starts!!!

Yes we can!

We worked hard here in ATL, and I don't think GA will be much of a problem at all. If we don't win by 10% or more here, I will be surprised!

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By Michigan Girl Feb 4th 2008 at 9:16 pm EST

Come on Atlanta, think positive!!! Who thought we would win IOWA??? This can happen. Though some ++++++ in the air. "They said this day would never come"

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By SK in Atlanta Feb 4th 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

It's my way of not getting too excited!

I really think there is a good chance we win a lot of those!

and I don't know if Hillary's thing tonight is going to have a lot of impact...I doubt a lot of folks will watch it. It's a real snoozer

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 4th 2008 at 9:38 pm EST

I KNEW we would win Iowa. Folks on the ground have the best sense of what's going on. And in Iowa, people had the most time to get to know the candidates. The more folks get to know Barack, the more they realize he's what our country so desperately needs. It's just a matter of time, for folks to get to know him and to get over their well-conditioned cynicism. So keep reaching out to those in states that haven't voted yet; it's only too late once the polls have closed!

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:51 pm EST

RIGHT!! Which is why we only need to stay in this over Super Tuesday, and then when it gets back to the smaller numbers, we'll again climb on that MO wagon and roll!!

But we need to do ok tomorrow; keep calling!!!

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By ANON, NYC Feb 4th 2008 at 9:24 pm EST

I completely agree.

EVERYONE...OBAMA IS GOING TO DO GREAT. BUT, WE CANNOT HYPE..AS IF THE MEDIA IS NOT DOING IT ALREADY...

POSITIVE IS GOOD. BUT WE HAVE A LONG ROAD AHEAD...

YES. WE. CAN.

Re: Things I hope we keep in mind. | Report to Admin

By bethforobama Feb 4th 2008 at 9:28 pm EST

We are all with you, and will continue to be. Don't lose hope. This tremendous momentum won't be lost. YES YES YES WE CAN. we can sleep in November.

national town hall | Report to Admin

By Aaron Feb 4th 2008 at 9:07 pm EST

okay...hillary's event is going on right now...

i am watching it to hear the reception...

it seem to me that the people involved are just hillary supporters...idk how it will get indies and GOPers...

it's very innovative though...:((((

Re: national town hall | Report to Admin

By Carl Feb 4th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

I am sure all of the question for Hillary were pre-screened.

Re: national town hall | Report to Admin

By Aaron Feb 4th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

definitely

it's a good idea, but she is taking questions from people AT hillary 'parties' wearing hillary clothing and buttons...

this won't really bring in 'new voters'

Larry King LIVE | Report to Admin

By Niko-"God Says It's OBAMA'S time"...... Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Hey guys,

Bill Maher is on Larry King live tonight, and he had GREAT things to say about Obama and believes strongly that he should get the nomination.

Re: Larry King LIVE | Report to Admin

By Katherine from Idaho Feb 4th 2008 at 9:22 pm EST

Love it! Bill Maher is awesome.

Re: Larry King LIVE | Report to Admin

By Katherine from Idaho Feb 4th 2008 at 9:46 pm EST

Love it! Bill Maher is awesome.

Re: national town hall | Report to Admin

By JT Feb 4th 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

And she is a guest on Letterman tonight.

Re: national town hall | Report to Admin

By Ryno Feb 4th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

I understand, you just want to know what happens, but bro, take my advice.

Turn it off.

:)

Re: national town hall | Report to Admin

By sduncan Feb 4th 2008 at 9:51 pm EST

Cspan is going to cover Barack's Rally in Boston live now.

Re: national town hall | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 9:55 pm EST

I thought about it myself, but decided I didn't really want to hear what a bunch of people who are already committed Clintons supporters have to ask them. Someone earlier tried to ask a question for her forum but had to commit to supporting her before they'd be allowed to ask a question. So much for going after undecided voters, at least those that are aware!!

Phonebanking Tool | Report to Admin

By julie...loves joe biden, BUT Barack Obama is THE MAN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:08 pm EST

Anyone having difficulty with the phonebanking can go to Link
It is a link to MoveOn.org, they are 3 million strong and have a phone banking tool for those who wish to help out

Closing Times | Report to Admin

By Mason City 4 Obama Feb 4th 2008 at 9:09 pm EST

Does anyone have a listing of the closing times for the various states tomorrow night?

Success Stories | Report to Admin

By Adam Hussein Feb 4th 2008 at 9:10 pm EST

I think there needs to be a place on here where people can share their own success stories with this campaign. This is a campaign of the people and it is the people that are making the difference- all being led, of course, by Sen Obama and his incredibly dynamic wife Michelle.

So I'll start- I convinced my girlfriend to switch her vote from John McCain to Sen Obama. In turn, she got her three roommates to send in absentee ballots on Mr Obama's behalf. Also, I will be accompanying my boss to MN's caucuses tomorrow and he has never voted before (of course he'll side with Obama too!!! Yes.We.Can.

Re: Success Stories | Report to Admin

By Katherine from Idaho Feb 4th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

Nice work, Adam! Great to hear about the ripple effect, as Barack's message of hope and unity spreads out to inspire those beyond your immediate reach, through those you have already touched.

Re: Success Stories | Report to Admin

By CA Feb 4th 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

Great work Adam!

Re: Success Stories | Report to Admin

By bethforobama Feb 4th 2008 at 9:29 pm EST

Thank You Adam! Yes we can!

Re: Success Stories | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 4th 2008 at 9:44 pm EST

Great work, Adam! As a precinct captain in IA, I helped Barack get 5 of our precinct's 9 delegates, the remaining 4 being evenly split between JRE and HRC. We had nearly 250 Obama supporters there, whereas in 2004 there were just over 300 total caucus-goers. This followed months of canvassing, phone-banking, and generally talking the ear off of anyone who would listen!

YES. WE. CAN.

Re: Success Stories | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 10:03 pm EST

That's GREAT!!!!

As a PC here, along with my great staff and the blog's support, to get my precinct to go 4/10 for Obama in a VERY rural community; the other 4 for E, and 2 for Clintons. Clintons only made viability here by 6. It was so amazing!

I also phone banked in Cedar Rapids, where we spent several hours talking to voters. While I was there, I got a call from someone sitting in the room lol.

Event in Boston | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Feb 4th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

Does anyone have a live stream of the event in Boston tonight?

Doors opened at 8 PM, so I imagine the event will be starting soon.

Re: Event in Boston | Report to Admin

By David D Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

OBAMA RALLY LIVE ON CSPAN AT BOTTOM OF THE HOUR

Re: Event in Boston | Report to Admin

By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! Feb 4th 2008 at 9:26 pm EST

Thanks all! I can't wait to watch it! And after, I'm going to say a special prayer for Barack and for us all and call it a night. God bless you all. I appreciate all of you and all you have done for our movement. YES WE CAN.

Re: Event in Boston | Report to Admin

By Mason City 4 Obama Feb 4th 2008 at 9:16 pm EST

Looks like C-SPAN (c-span1) will air it at 9:30 ET / 8:30 CT. Looks like T. Kennedy and John Kerry are going to be there.

I don't know if C-SPAN.ORG website will live stream it on the web.

MSM | Report to Admin

By David "Hussein"- Disabled Vet East TN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:12 pm EST

Dan Abrams ranting or shall I say b***hing about the negative coverage the Clintons are getting compared to the positive Obama gettting. Saying if Hillary wins tomorrow she still want get any postive coverage. I like the fact his three guests is standing up to him on this subject.

Go Obama '08

Re: MSM | Report to Admin

By Kat from TN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Well you get back what you put out, is all I can say to that.

Re: MSM | Report to Admin

By David "Hussein"- Disabled Vet East TN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

My same thoughts. Negative campaigning v positive compaigning, news coverage reflecting that point.

Boston tonight | Report to Admin

By Mark from Maine Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Is there any video feed from the Convention center for us online?

This was very powerful!! | Report to Admin

By Patty Feb 4th 2008 at 9:14 pm EST

Thanks, Mr. Lessig. This really does sum it all up. I highly recommend that everyone take the time to listen to this piece done by Mr. Lessig.

corny... | Report to Admin

By Aaron Feb 4th 2008 at 9:15 pm EST

on hillary's 'national townhall' bill just showed up as the next person to ask a question....talk about cornyy....

AND there are NO tough questions

Re: corny... | Report to Admin

By Mason City 4 Obama Feb 4th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

totally forgot about it -- is it almost over?

Re: corny... | Report to Admin

By julie...loves joe biden, BUT Barack Obama is THE MAN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:20 pm EST

what was his question?

Re: corny... | Report to Admin

By Aaron Feb 4th 2008 at 9:21 pm EST

the iraq war....typical...

it ends at 10 i think...

Re: corny... | Report to Admin

By JJG - "The only game that needs changing is the one in Washington, DC" Feb 4th 2008 at 9:30 pm EST

in Boston, MA

i dont even HAVE the Hallmark Channel... i actually looked

Boston tonight | Report to Admin

By Mark from Maine Feb 4th 2008 at 9:16 pm EST

Is there any video feed from the Convention center for us online?

Re: Boston tonight | Report to Admin

By Patty Feb 4th 2008 at 9:21 pm EST

C-Span at 9:30PM
Link

YAY | Report to Admin

By Laura Hubka ~From Iowa Where It Started and Will Continue~~~ Feb 4th 2008 at 9:17 pm EST

I finally got on! I am never logging off agin!

dont forget the Greatful Dead for Obama 08 tonight, live stream here:

Link

Calls | Report to Admin

By Ivan R. Lopez Feb 4th 2008 at 9:18 pm EST

Quick break from phone calls....

While I was making calls I received:

A robocall from Chris Rock supporting Barack Obama. Nice.

I got a call from Dario (his area code from NY State)...he left a message asking me to make sure I got out to vote.

Then I had a missed call from someone in Jacksonville...didn't leave a message...I'm sure it was a campaign call.

Keep up the good work everyone!

This will turn Heads | Report to Admin

By Manny-Houston Tx Feb 4th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

Forward this email to all your older female friends supporting Billary.....They will get it if they are intellegent...
thanks

GREAT video - worth the watch!!! | Report to Admin

By Laurel Geis Feb 4th 2008 at 9:19 pm EST

Thank you Larry Lessig!!! That was incredible and absolutely worth the time to watch the video. I have some undecided friends who I'm sending this to and I'm sure they have some clarity after viewing.

Re: GREAT video - worth the watch!!! | Report to Admin

By Barb Feb 4th 2008 at 10:43 pm EST

This is an UNBELIEVABLE piece. Do send it to your friends who are intellectually bent. Lawrence Lessig just gets it. The heart, the core, the spirit of Barack Obama. We love Barack not because of the promise of things that he will do, but of HOW Barack will go about doing things. With Barack`s moral courage, integrity, and an ability to approach any situation with a non-judgmental attitude, he will elevate America, and each of us, to be a better version of ourselves.

Thank you Lawrence. Thank you Barack. You move and inspire me.

If anyone can put this on YouTube, please do. It`s a masterpiece.

Billary Squashes Spiderman!! | Report to Admin

By Steven from New Bedford, MA Feb 4th 2008 at 9:23 pm EST

Billary Squashes Spiderman!!

See this link

Link

Clinton Releases January Fundraising Number: $13.5 Million...$18.5 Million Less Than Obama. | Report to Admin

By Charles in Chicago Feb 4th 2008 at 9:25 pm EST

Clinton Releases January Fundraising Number: $13.5 Million...$18.5 Million Less Than Obama.

Link

Re: Clinton Releases January Fundraising Number: $13.5 Million...$18.5 Million Less Than Obama. | Report to Admin

By Patty Feb 4th 2008 at 9:27 pm EST

guess that will cut down on the advertising a bit! LOL :)

Decline To State CA | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 Feb 4th 2008 at 9:26 pm EST

We all need effort to get this link to CA Decline-To-State (DTS) voters immediately. They need know this and watch the video so they can vote for Barack

Link

James

Grateful Dead Concert | Report to Admin

By rjvih Feb 4th 2008 at 9:30 pm EST

Link

GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By Barb Feb 4th 2008 at 9:33 pm EST

Ok, ok. I was channel surfing, and landed on Fox news. They happened to be conducting a focus group of GOPs. A huge thing that came out was the around 25% - 30% of the group would actually consider voting for Obama if Obama was the Democratic nominee. That`s huge!!! They facilitator thought so too. They also commented that he was much more trustworthy than Clinton. No wonder Pat Buchanan wants Clinton elected so badly!

I hope America does the right thing tomorrow. He WILL be the next President of the United States if he has a really good day tomorrow. I`can`t believe how invested I am in this process. I`m Canadian, and I hardly care about Canadian politics!

YES WE CAN!

Re: GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By Let's laugh for a change. Feb 4th 2008 at 10:08 pm EST

Hi Barb - We're 2 kindred souls. I am a Torontonian but so "in" with the US election process - been losing a lot of sleep just to read blogs and respond and call relatives in the US to vote for Obama!

Re: GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By Barb Feb 4th 2008 at 10:48 pm EST

Absolutely. I`m not religious, but lets pray for wisdom for Americans tomorrow. Please pick Barack for your leader. He`s the only one who can lead the U.S. out of the dark. If Obama wins, I just might have to look into moving to the U.S.! And if he takes California tomorrow, I`m so there!

Peace and YES WE CAN!

Re: GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By Carol R from NZ Feb 4th 2008 at 10:52 pm EST

Hi Barb and Outsider, I'm even farther afield than you -- I'm a New Zealand citizen, in Auckland, and can't get enough of Obama and this website! Tomorrow, when America votes, is a holiday here in NZ but instead of hitting the beaches (summer here now), I'll be glued to the tv and my laptop watching for the election results!

All you guys/gals on this site, go out and make Obama your next president! The world is watching with great anticipation! Please make him your president and bring him to the world stage.

Re: GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By CM Feb 4th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

I was channel surfing and caught a glimpse of HRC's town hall. What a joke...it looks like an info-mercial. "Set it and forget it"!!!

Re: GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By ☞Aunt Becky☜ ... Blogyenta: "I kvetch, therefore I am." Feb 4th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

"And then you just walk away..."

Re: GOPs love Obama | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 10:09 pm EST

(((Aunt Becky))) I have been wondering where you were for a few days now!! Hope all is well!

Obama's Secret Weapon Hillary Does NOT Want You To See! | Report to Admin

By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:35 pm EST

Way to go CNN

Thanks for reporting the truth!

Link

Tomorrow night | Report to Admin

By Jason Feb 4th 2008 at 9:35 pm EST

Does anybody know where Barack plans on being tomorrow night after the vote is taken? I assume he will be in Chicago, but I haven't heard a venue of any kind.

Re: Tomorrow night | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 10:12 pm EST

I heard he'll be in Chicago. Don't know how accurate that is, but it was on MSNBC.

Hello from Colorado | Report to Admin

By Nancy M. Feb 4th 2008 at 9:36 pm EST

Hey Obama friends! Today was my last day at the Boulder office. Tomorrow I will do some work for the Boulder office remotely from Denver and then will help out at a caucus in Arvada. But tonight, I am exhausted and am heading for bed. I know it's only 7:30, but I am whipped!

Can't wait to talk to you guys tomorrow. I haven't had access to the internet where I have been staying and I have been too busy working to read the blogs.

On a couple of nights I had a chance to open about 7 blogs in Safari before I left the office for the day, and on those nights I could read the blogs off line when I got "home". But I couldn't write you back and I couldn't open any links! Last night was one of those nights and I got to listen to all of you talk about UCLA, and yes, many of you made me cry.

Right now I have my earphones in and am about to listen to all the UCLA women as my bedtime story.

I finally have internet access for a couple of days and can catch up on things. I will be hanging out with you guys here after I return from the caucus tomorrow night.

Tomorrow is a big day. I will spend it answering email sent to the boulder office and catching up on some of what I missed. If you guys have any awesome links that I've missed, post them here and I will check them out tomorrow.

I know this message is rambling and disorganized, but I'm too tired to care enough to fix it! In fact, I'm not even gonna preview.

Love to all - Nancy

Re: Hello from Colorado | Report to Admin

By Sharon Feb 4th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

Nancy:
It's so good to hear from you! I haven't been on the blog very much this month. I was in New Hampshire, and then things began to get very busy here in Maryland, and for the last week I've been in Delaware.

It sounds like you are doing a great job!

Sleep well.

Re: Hello from Colorado | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 4th 2008 at 10:01 pm EST

Great work, Nancy. You have done such an outstanding job in CO, in IA, in IL, and everywhere else you have called, written, wandered, etc. You are a true HOPE warrior, and we all thank you.

Let's go change the world!

Voting Question | Report to Admin

By Ande Feb 4th 2008 at 9:37 pm EST

Okay this may be a stupid question, but this is the very first time I've really been into politics. I was going to vote first thing tomorrow morning, but now I'm confused. Do I just go to where I normally vote (in the morning) or do I go to the caucus site????

The caucus doesn't open it's doors until 6pm. So, I'm think maybe that's something else.

I want to vote for Obama tomorrow. Please help!!

Re: Voting Question | Report to Admin

By Elisabeth Feb 4th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

Ande, What state are you in? If your state is holding a caucus you need to go to the caucus site at a specific time. If your state is holding a primary then you go to the polling place to vote throughout the day.

Re: Voting Question | Report to Admin

By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

I don't want to misinform you so wait a few minutes ..our obama family will come to the rescue soon enough!

Predictions | Report to Admin

By Supporter Feb 4th 2008 at 9:38 pm EST

My predictions for tomorrow are on my blog. What do you think? Enjoy!

Link

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By Samantha Feb 4th 2008 at 9:43 pm EST

I would have to agree mostly with you. Unfortunately, if those numbers are true then we're out :(... So, hopefully a lot of the states that we shows we're going to lose we will win. WE need to win CA!! and we will win GA and Illinois those are the only 2 certain ones. But, everything else is iffy/iffy... I think we have a good chance of winning Conneticut and Alabama!

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By Supporter Feb 4th 2008 at 9:47 pm EST

Actually, my numbers have us holding on past 2/5, which is monumental considering where we were a few months ago. We cannot 'win' or 'lose' on 2/5.

Any bit of survival past 2/5 is astronomical because Barack can then focus his attention on one state at a time (more or less), and it's well known the more face time he gets, the better his chances are!

I agree with your 'must win' points and hope that we are able to do that. Thanks for reading :-)

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 9:49 pm EST

I would not jump to any conclusions yet, too premature. Too many undecided voters & republicans that have shifted and seen the light!

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By Supporter Feb 4th 2008 at 10:03 pm EST

I am not jumping to conclusions...just telling it like I see it. Regardless of my predictions, I am all for every single American voting for Senator Obama.

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By ozark9812 Feb 4th 2008 at 9:55 pm EST

VERY WRONG PREDICTIONS: I WILL BET YOU $100 ON THIS.
Obama will win these 14 states:
Missouri
New Jersey (they are now tied at 43%)
Utah
North Dakota
Minnesota
Illinois
Idaho
Colorado
Massachusetts (Obama leading in latest polls)
Connecticut
Kansas
Alaska
Georgia
Alabama

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By Supporter Feb 4th 2008 at 10:01 pm EST

No need to bet me $100. Though my predictions may not match that of other Obamaheads, let me just say that I hope that you are right...not me. :-)

Re: Predictions | Report to Admin

By Adam Hussein Feb 4th 2008 at 10:02 pm EST

My God, I would love to have a swig of that Kool-Aid. Hopefully, you are right :-)

BTW, if you are wrong, take that $100 and donate it to the campaign!!!

HILLARY ON HALLMARK | Report to Admin

By David "Hussein"- Disabled Vet East TN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:39 pm EST

Hillary on Hallmark and taking weak questions for 8th graders. Also, she found her voice again....I like to know what she say, that's why I am peeping in on her.

Re: HILLARY ON HALLMARK | Report to Admin

By Elisabeth Feb 4th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

It's also on C-SPAN! :(

Re: HILLARY ON HALLMARK | Report to Admin

By Jenn J. Feb 4th 2008 at 9:44 pm EST

I read the description of her program. It said she is fielding questions from her "supporters." That's an odd way to hold a town hall meeting.... unless your last name is George W. Bush. I have respect for the people that want to vote for Sen. Clinton, when they say they support her for her leadership, experience, ect. I don't respect those that say they'd vote for her simply because she's a woman. That I don't care for.

I enjoyed the video by Mr. Lessig. He summed up all the reasons why I'm voting for Sen. Obama and why I was sorely disappointed in Sen. Clinton and her "supportive spouse." There is a lack of moral courage and integrity missing from both of them.

Re: HILLARY ON HALLMARK | Report to Admin

By Let's laugh for a change. Feb 4th 2008 at 10:12 pm EST

Did you watch Larry King Live tonight. Bill Maher is the guest and his first few lines are that Sen O will win. He compared Sen O to the NY Giants - underdogs, etc. while HRC is like the Patriots, the institution, etc! And all through the interview he was so positive that Sen O will win. He said that it is funny to compare Super Bowl with the Democratic race but there is something to it...

We will win!!! (I am from Canada but I feel that solidarity with you guys! I caught on the O-fever!)

new post | Report to Admin

By Aaron Feb 4th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

new post!

WoW, what insight | Report to Admin

By Baraka Feb 4th 2008 at 9:40 pm EST

I throughly enjoyed this presentation. Your words seem to impact the most profound objections to this campaign of change and hope, then shatter them into millions of microscopic molecules of defeated substances of lifeless residue.

Be well,
Baraka

Re: Voting Question | Report to Admin

By Ande Feb 4th 2008 at 9:43 pm EST

Thanks !!

BOSTON LIVE !! | Report to Admin

By ♫ ❀ ✿ ♪ MsCiara, in Paris ♪ ❀ ✿ ♫ Feb 4th 2008 at 9:41 pm EST

Barack, Teddy, Patrick and Kerry on c-span !! Live just started !

Sen. OBAMA | Report to Admin

By IManOBAMAmama Feb 4th 2008 at 9:42 pm EST

Coming up on C-SPAN LIVE (the first channel)

Boston rally NOW!!! JUST STARTED...

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By Barbara Feb 4th 2008 at 9:45 pm EST

It's not there...some other guy is talking at a news conference. Can you repost the link

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By John Feb 4th 2008 at 9:54 pm EST

Thanks for the Heads up, I just put it on...

I vote tomorrow California for Obama!

We Want Change!

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By John Feb 4th 2008 at 10:01 pm EST

It's intresting to hear the Califonia callers a lot undecided....I hope we keep it close in California

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By Let's laugh for a change. Feb 4th 2008 at 10:17 pm EST

Read this link from Yahoo - it's a "study" they made on whose campaign ad is making a lot of buzz and it's all Sen O's ads! Searches for his opponent is only on their debate - so even if they find the link, they'll still see him on the site! I can now hear her say - "That hurts my feelings you know!" and "I get teary eyed" -

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By CNN (corrupt news network) loves corrupt policiticians and lobbyists. Feb 4th 2008 at 9:42 pm EST

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HILLARY ON HALLMARK | Report to Admin

By David "Hussein"- Disabled Vet East TN Feb 4th 2008 at 9:47 pm EST

Hillary on Hallmark and taking weak questions for 8th graders. Also, she found her voice again....I like to know what she say, that's why I am peeping in on her.

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By Ryno Feb 4th 2008 at 9:49 pm EST

Yeah, I get it, just want to know what's going on.

Turn it off anyway, bro!

:)

CNN Cafferty file/Who would unite the GOP, Hillary or Obama? | Report to Admin

By Matthew Feb 4th 2008 at 9:48 pm EST

CNN Cafferty file/Who would unite the GOP, Hillary or Obama?

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Deadheads for OBAMA - Livestream concert link 10:30 EST | Report to Admin

By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Feb 4th 2008 at 9:54 pm EST

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Sweet!!!

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By Lulu Feb 4th 2008 at 10:08 pm EST

THIS IS THE ARGUMENT I'VE USED TO BRING MY HRC SUPPORTER PALS OVER TO BARACK. IT WORKS. Most Dems want to WIN. They want to win MORE than they like HRC. I've convinced 15 friends & about 20 strangers (in the grocery store line; at the bank, at the bus stop) to switch to Barack using this logic. Yes, I just start chatting up strangers. I'm a nut for Barack.

Lulu in CA

Why? | Report to Admin

By Barack Obama-A better President for a better America!!! Feb 4th 2008 at 9:53 pm EST

Can someone explain to me what Dave Abrams is trying to do? He is making it seem like Barack is getting special attention from the media and he is trying to put him in a negative light.

Please explain this to me.

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By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Feb 4th 2008 at 9:57 pm EST

Dan Abrams is such a stroke!

ANyway- listen up y'all....

Deadheads for OBAMA - the GD reunite for OBAMA- this one -shot deal will be simulcast in about 30 minutes ( 10:30 EST ) at this link. Sweet!

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Sweet!!!

HIllary's Town Hall | Report to Admin

By Piers from New York, NY Feb 4th 2008 at 9:55 pm EST

Is anyone watching Hillary's Town Hall?! To be honest - I like the idea, but I think she has done it VERY badly! She is being asked vetted questions by her existing supporters, and the hostess looks and sounds like an annoying old granny. Correct me if anyone thinks I'm wrong, but this looks to me like it can only help our movement. She's attempted to be dynamic and fresh, but has only ended up looking old and old-fashioned.

On another point - I live in NYC, and every day I went to work last week I saw Obama volunteers in the morning and the evening - THANK YOU! I've only once seen the Hillary lot, and they got chased away pretty quick when our rally of a few hundred people showed up from the North and South in Columbus Circle! Watch out Hillary - we're setting up in your backyard!

I'll be volunteering for the Big O all day tomorrow, and have already plastered the entire of 1st Avenue in NYC in Obama posters - THIS IS OBAMA CITY! YES WE CAN!

Hear hear... | Report to Admin

By Lee Feb 4th 2008 at 9:55 pm EST

I agree 100% with everything Mr. Lessig has to say in his video. The "final straw" that tipped me towards barack was a feature on msnbc where they described factual inaccuracies stated by both barack and hillary in the last debate. Barack's campaign had the class and honesty to retract barack's mistakes. It was obvious that they were unintentional slip-ups that anyone could make. Hillary's campaign denied that she had said anything wrong, in the face of clear facts to the contrary. Whether she intentionally lied or whether her campaign has just adopted the tactic of refusing to back down on any factual misstatement, it really doesn't matter- Barack's campaign took the high road, and hers took the low road. I think Hillary's kind of politics is the kind we are all tired of.

I have to say, however, (and I know everyone is going to pounce on me for this) that I was unimpressed with this campaign's flyer about the differences between Barack's and Hillary's health care plans. Although there were no direct lies in the flyers, they were misleading, as pointed out on factcheck.org and left a sour taste in my mouth. I know politics is a dirty business, but I think Barack has much more to gain from being consistently honest and presenting people with the unadulterated facts, and letting people know they can trust him, alone among the candidates, than he has to gain from skirting the edges of rovean politics. I hope he will do that and I hope the campaign will issue some kind of statement clarifying the distinctions that were made in that misleading flyer.

grateful dead reunion! | Report to Admin

By Tracey Malesa-Wheaton; Dyed-in-the-wool-DEM Feb 4th 2008 at 9:58 pm EST

Deadheads for OBAMA -

Folks.....the GD reunite for OBAMA- this one -shot deal will be simulcast in about 30 minutes ( 10:30 EST ) at this link. Sweet!

Link

Sweet!!!

Re: grateful dead reunion! | Report to Admin

By Piers from New York, NY Feb 4th 2008 at 10:07 pm EST

links not working - can you post again pls?!

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By Tijana Feb 4th 2008 at 10:15 pm EST

Barack rally on C-Span:

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tomorrow | Report to Admin

By sukhi sandhu (vancouver, canada) Feb 4th 2008 at 10:07 pm EST

Tomorrow is one of the most important days in the history of the United States. The world will be enthusiastically watching for the results of Super Tuesday.

As a Canadian, I pray that ALL OBAMA volunteers do the following

1) Put in 110% effort from the opening of the polls till closing
2) Do not get over confident, EVERY VOTE COUNTS
3) Do not get distracted by blogs, tv, or other stuff. Be focused
4) Make a promise when you leave home, that you will be a part of history.
5) In the last two years, do something EXTRA. Find those extra votes, or drive those voters who forgot
6)When the polls close, be proud of yourself, that you did EVERYTHING in your power to make a difference

During the South Carolina primary, I personally phoned every regional Obama office in the last three hours to let them know, how appreciative we all are, and how each vote matters. Volunteers couldnot believe a Canadian would be so motivated to phone them and say thanks.

As Senator Obama and his wife Michelle have repeatedly told us and inspired us during this MOVEMENT, that "we all CAN make a difference."

YES WE CAN.

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By Elisabeth Feb 4th 2008 at 10:14 pm EST

74 year old Caller on C-SPAN: "I'm voting for Barack Obama...I don't need the same cup of soup heated over and over again." Amen!!

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By Canada&Africa4OB Feb 4th 2008 at 10:15 pm EST

That was a great moment.

Even Bill Maher saw the light tonight :)!

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By Let's laugh for a change. Feb 4th 2008 at 10:20 pm EST

Sukhi - I am so glad that I found you here. Like you, I'm from Canada but very much into the process because I am so inspired by Big O. I continue to pray for enlightenment for all Americans.

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By Let's laugh for a change. Feb 4th 2008 at 10:29 pm EST

Sukhi - I am so glad that I found you here. Like you, I'm from Canada but very much into the process because I am so inspired by Big O. I continue to pray for enlightenment for all Americans.

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By JediMasterMatt "The Force is strong with this one (Obama)" Feb 4th 2008 at 10:32 pm EST

John Kerry delivered the weather report for tomorrow....there is 100% chance of CHANGE in the air!

WOOHOO!

OBAMA '08!

CT crowd | Report to Admin

By Tom Water Gives Clean Hydrogen Feb 4th 2008 at 10:34 pm EST

here you go. look at the amazing crowd in CT.

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I was there, it was amazing. 18000 people. all in a frenzy. people want real change. I shook his hand, a 2nd time. amazing. it energized me so much that i was stuck in a parking lot on the 5th floor after this event for 2 hours, and i got out, went to the 1st floor, and started lining up cars in 2 rows so we could all get out 2 times faster. my family was like wow, how did you do that all by yourself?

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By Karen Feb 5th 2008 at 2:01 am EST

Good job with the cars in the parking lot. Like Maria Shriver said yesterday, "We are the ones we've been waiting for" (a Hopi Native American saying or prayer). Like a call to good citizenship.

New Cup of Soup! | Report to Admin

By Canada&Africa4OB Feb 4th 2008 at 10:14 pm EST

I don't know if anyone is listening to C-Span this INCREDIBLE 74 year older woman just said she was for Obama. To quote her:

"I don't need the same cup of soup warmed over and over and over again."

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By Elisabeth Feb 4th 2008 at 10:15 pm EST

I LOVED her!!

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By Shawshank Feb 4th 2008 at 10:24 pm EST

This Video is so powerful and Lessing is so right about everything he says.
I am from Berlin and think that the WORLD can only HOPE that Obama becomes the next President!
Unfournatly I can not vote for him and I also can not donate for him, because you have to be a US Citizen for that.
But I thank each and every one of you folks, who supports Obama in any form and everybody who votes for him.
This SO important not only for the US but also for Europe and the entire World.
Through Bush America has lost a lot of its standing in the minds of Germans and Europeans.
Electing Obama will be a GREAT Steep in regaining trust in the US. For me and many more People all over the World.

Yes, We can
Ja, Wir können

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By Karen Feb 5th 2008 at 1:53 am EST

Thank you Alex in Germany! Nice to hear a prospective from abroad.

ANYONE NOTICE? C-SPAN | Report to Admin

By A A Feb 4th 2008 at 10:17 pm EST

anyone notice that from roughly 10 callers not a single one wanted to vote for clinton?? nearly all are calling for obama..am i hallucinating?

whats the clinton-event like?? any tricks being pulled?

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By Canada&Africa4OB Feb 4th 2008 at 10:19 pm EST

Is that his sister on stage right now.. I've wanted to hear and see her... is that her?

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By IA for Obama ☮ Feb 4th 2008 at 10:22 pm EST

No, it's Lisa Wong. Mayor of Fitchburg (?), MA.

Any Dave Matthews Fans out there | Report to Admin

By Donna Feb 4th 2008 at 10:19 pm EST

Posted on his fan club website:

Dear Friends,

I hope this finds you well.

A question, a reflection, and an endorsement.

Why is our country divided?
Why has this division been growing?

Can we not all agree that we are a country that supports its families, that protects its citizens and respects its neighbors?
A country that educates its children?
Are we not a country that can lead by example rather than by force?
Is ours a government of the people, by the people, for the people?

I would like to think so.
But I believe that corporate greed and its involvement in policy making, along with political cronyism have made it nearly impossible for the people to govern.
So we fight amongst ourselves over the spin of political slogans and half truths.
And so we are divided.

It is time for a change and that is why I support Barack Obama for President.

Respectfully,

Dave Matthews

Hillary Sheds More Tears | Report to Admin

By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 10:24 pm EST

Who would you want to lead this great nation? an emotional roller-coaster or a steadfast man who always shows dignity and grace whether we are up or down!

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YES WE CAN!

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By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 10:29 pm EST

sorry about the broken link friends. It was a clip of HRC shedding those calculated tears once again.

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By Victoria Feb 4th 2008 at 10:32 pm EST

you know what? that shows a lot.. I really would not want a president that breaks down constantly.

awesome video | Report to Admin

By dlucero Feb 4th 2008 at 10:35 pm EST

Wow!:
Sooooooooooooo beautifully arranged. I simply lovd it. I hope everyone sees this.

on fire! | Report to Admin

By JediMasterMatt "The Force is strong with this one (Obama)" Feb 4th 2008 at 10:36 pm EST

John Kerry is on fire in Boston!

Thanks John Kerry!

Thanks Lawrence Lessig | Report to Admin

By Tor Feb 4th 2008 at 10:39 pm EST

This piece has helped crystalize to me why my support has grown increasingly strong for Obama over the last month or so. I kept looking to minute policy differences and trying to read into them something larger, but in fact I am not always sure what the absolute best route is towards universal health care or legalization for undocumented workers, though I think both those issues are quite important, and how we get there matters. However, what tips the balance for me is belief in the integrity of the candidate who can stand by the courage of his convictions. I said it before and I'll say it again: I was convinced to switch from registered Green to Democrat because with Obama someone came along who I believed could make a real difference, not just by pulling the debate in a favorable direction, but being himself an agent for needed change not only of the policies but of the process.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People Feb 4th 2008 at 11:01 pm EST

I started as a supporter for Hillary Clinton. I've grown of course less and less enthralled by her. Initially when I decided NOT to support her was immediately after I researched ethics and voting records. It wasn't until after that I decided to support Barack Obama--I researched all of the candidates tirelessly.

As a former Clintons supporter, I believe I can speak to the outrage and indignation which those who so adamantly oppose her feel. It is only in small part in favor of Barack Obama that I feel this betrayal from her. Her adaptation of the Rovian techniques absolutely nails it for me, even if I had supported her or anyone else. These are the things that Lawrence Lessig spoke so clearly of in his video. Thank you so much for putting it so factually into words for me.

I absolutely trust Barack Obama. I truly believe in him. I am a changed person because of his candidacy and moreover because of this movement. There is no going back.

Great Vid! | Report to Admin

By Brett putting manufactored political distractions ON NOTICE! Feb 4th 2008 at 10:41 pm EST

That's it! I'm changing YES WE CAN to HELL YEAH WE CAN! :P

CNN/Should women feel obligated to vote for Hillary? | Report to Admin

By Matthew Feb 4th 2008 at 10:58 pm EST

CNN/Should women feel obligated to vote for Hillary?

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Clear | Report to Admin

By Gary from Hallandale, FL Feb 4th 2008 at 11:00 pm EST

Why cant more people think and express themselves as clearly as you

Thanks | Report to Admin

By tony a Feb 4th 2008 at 11:22 pm EST

Thank you so much for your presentation. It really helped me to put a few things in the right perspective.

Post 9/11 American Psyche | Report to Admin

By Karen Feb 5th 2008 at 1:39 am EST

Thank you Lawrence for breaking it down! You definitely cut through to the truth of the matter.

I always wonder if the reason people are ready for this candidacy of integrity, character, brains, and inspiration is due, in part, to the post 9/11 wound on the American psyche and it's unexpected aftermath--a tremendous surge in the feelings of Americans of solidarity and unity. In us, a spirit of hope, courage, and action was born. Then, in our vulnerable state, we were lied to about the war. That's betrayal, and this type of betrayal was further exposed with the way Katrina was handled.

But those same feelings--unity, courage, hope, and action--did not die. And I wonder if that yearning has made its way to a patriotic call to action for our nation, and yes, a nomination that gives a humane signal to the world.

Illinois Vote | Report to Admin

By "Makeda" Independent Sweetie who helped to elect President Barack Hussein Obama Feb 5th 2008 at 10:57 am EST

For those who live in Illinois.

They just announced on the radio that when you vote for Obama, please also vote for his delegates which are on the ballot..........They are marked, due not vote for Clinton delegates if you are an Obama supporter.......look through the entire ballot......read everything

I know we are in a thunderstorm today. BUT GET OUT AND VOTE.........

There is never anything easy about change

Yes We Can

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