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By Justin Brogden May 3rd 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

First?

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By Justin Brogden May 3rd 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Yeah!!!!

Keep Hope Alive! | Report to Admin

By A Rebirth May 3rd 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT

To all Democrats, Independents, Undecided, Republicans, and former supporters of other candidates:

Welcome one, welcome all
Listen up and heed the call
Our time is now, join in the fun
This campaign is indeed for everyone
You may hesitate, you may even be shy
You might even be tempted to tell a white lie
But one thing we know for certain to be true
This election is all about me and you
Remember now, all this noise will be soon pass
All the confusion and bother, it will not last
We all want to be content in this beautiful land
Let's do this together, oh YES, WE CAN!

ONE LOVE, y'all!
Never give up, never give in
Keep the faith, keep HOPE alive!

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By Kayla May 3rd 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

EXPERIENCE
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TIME magazine: “Barack Obama's Varied Experience: Obama has a longer record in elected office than Clinton does, as a second-term New York senator.”
Link

What experience did Hillary get as first lady?
New York Times reviews those 2 terms in the Whitehouse. Link

SPECIFICS
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Chicago Tribune: "Chicago Tribune Analysis: “Yes they are filled with platitudes, but Obama’s speeches discuss policy as much as his opponents' speeches do”. Link

IRAQ
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Barack Obama's Statement Against Invading Iraq Link
"I know that even a successful war against Iraq will require a US occupation of undetermined length, at undetermined cost, with undetermined consequences..."

Hillary's Statement FOR Invading Iraq Link
"A vote that might lead to war SHOULD be hard, but I cast it with conviction."

Barack Obama opposing the war in 2002, and 2003, and 2004... Link

New York Times Feature Story: "Hillary's War": a detailed account of Hillary's history and nature of support. MUST-READ. Link

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By Suzanne, Feeling SAFER with OBAMA on the Planet May 4th 2008 at 10:41 am EDT

Keep posting this.

All I hear is that HRC is a fighter with experience.
Experience in fighting is not going to change anything. It will only lead to more fighting.
Like begets like.

Time to turn the page in American History.
Time for a President who we can trust, who speaks honestly with us. WITH US. Not against us.

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Zogby Poll: Obama Holding Lead in NC; Race Still Deadlocked in Indiana | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 4th 2008 at 12:21 pm EDT

Released: May 04, 2008

Zogby Poll: Obama Holding Lead in NC; Race Still Deadlocked in Indiana

Democrat Barack Obama of Illinois holds a nine point lead in North Carolina, and has now edged ahead of Hillary Clinton of New York by a statistically insignificant two points in Indiana, a pair of new Zogby daily tracking telephone polls show

After a good day of polling, Obama retains a lead in North Carolina - 48% to 39%, with 13% either unsure or favoring someone else. In Indiana, Obama won the day by a small margin and now holds 43% support, compared to 41% for Clinton, with the balance either favoring someone else or undecided.

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By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 4th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

Good Morning Obama-Nites:

I just finished watching Barack Obama on Meet The Press with Tim Russett. Barack was amazing. He was precise, deliberate, and Presidental. All I could keep saying was "Wow, what a great presence to the world." Barack answered every question that was imposed to him, he didn't shy away from the questions that the Republicans would attack him on. And he said he is happy to have a debate with the Republicans about the war, his patrotism, and the economy. He spoke about Hillary and her comment about plan for a gas tax relief, and how she would handle Iran. I have not seen Barack so determined and forceful in laying to rest the issue about his experience. This is our President and the world need to stand up and say "It's a new day in America".

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By Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama May 4th 2008 at 10:48 am EDT

I'm watching Meet the Press now, such great information to take on to the doors with me. I'm in Durham volunteering and GOTV. One great point, I knew that the gas tax was short term pandering and that it would cost construction jobs and take money from our Infrastructure, but what I didn't know was that Senator Clinton has already committed the windfall profits tax to something else or that to get the tax through it would have to be signed into law by PRESIDENT BUSH!!! This is obviously NOT going to happen. You don't have to have a college degree or even be bright at all to figure out that this is blatant PANDERING that is going to solve any of our long term problems. I for one know that I would not sell out this amazing country and all its potential for 1/2 tank of gas. NO THANKS.

Obama '08

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By Cathy May 4th 2008 at 10:58 am EDT

Thank you for being on the ground for us! I'll be on the phones -- looking forward to an update from your perspective after canvassing today...

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By Jolly, a person of unyielding hope who helped elect President Obama May 4th 2008 at 11:17 am EDT

Will do Cathy. You get them on the phones and I'll try to get them at the doors. I flew in yesterday and so only had a few hours of canvassing yesterday afternoon, but so far I have not come across even one Clinton supporter (at least that would admit it). Still some undecided voters, but they seem to be leaning Obama. My favorite was a strong Obama supporter, a 96 years woman that will be voting for Obama curbside (and her daughter will be voting for Obama too, and said she would be "happy" to stand in line with other Obama supporters to vote). Yes We Can.

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By A Rebirth May 3rd 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Shoot! Yeah!

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By A Rebirth May 3rd 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Monday April 28 – 1 Super D
Tuesday April 29 – 2 Super Ds
Wednesday April 30 – 3 Super Ds
Thursday May 1 – 4 Super Ds
Friday May 2 – 5 Super Ds
Saturday May 3 – 6 Super Ds
Sunday May 4 – 7 Super Ds
Monday May 5 – 8 Super Ds
Tuesday May 6 – 9 Super Ds
[Wishful thinking I know, but so far it is working!] = D

See my beautiful country: Link

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By marti May 3rd 2008 at 8:58 pm EDT

it is beautiful

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By Phil from Canada May 3rd 2008 at 9:11 pm EDT

Well, we got us 5 superdelegates today, which ain't bad!

(I'm counting the two 2 Guamanians!)

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By Bracy May 3rd 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

We Won Guam! YES WE CAN!!!

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 4th 2008 at 9:48 am EDT

Well....

Looks like I got the FIRST post TODAY, haha...

everyone's comments are showing up as posted yesterday, yet the video was posted 15 minutes ago.

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By OLD ACCOUNT May 4th 2008 at 9:51 am EDT

off to church. See you guys later...

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By Balloons Across America May 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

good girl lace... ((smile))

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By Scott from Australia May 4th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

Watch out Lace - that might mean you have to donate :-)

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By A Rebirth May 4th 2008 at 11:25 am EDT

Me 2! We're ready for CHANGE in America!

Lake Norman NC area - looking for a way to help? | Report to Admin

By Susan from Davidson NC May 4th 2008 at 10:35 am EDT

Thank you to everyone in the Lake Norman & Huntersville area for all the support. Personally, I could not be prouder to be associated with such a generous group of people.
Now, I need to ask for a little more - and I ask, knowing how busy you all are with family and jobs. I am right there with you. But I cannot stress how critical it is that we find more volunteers for Sunday, Monday & especially Tuesday. The race in NC is unexpectedly close. We critically need your help to go door by door to ensure that every voter makes it to the polls. I have to ask you - can you give 3 more hours? If the worst happened on Tuesday - would you feel that you had given your all? Please remember, that putting a Democrat in the White House is critical to the Supreme Court. 3 spots will open up in the next Presidency. Those appointments will affect your child & mine, for a generation. Please, find a babysitter, take a few hours off work, and come help. We have learned that on the ground volunteers on election day, can swing an election by 4-5 points. Polls currently show Barack only up by 5-6 points. And Hillary Clinton has declared that NC is going to be a "game changer". Don't let NC change who will be President of the United States.
I'll personally train you - I'll make sure that you have a job you are comfortable with. The office is local - 582 Davidson Gateway Drive, Davidson NC - take Griffeth to the 2nd roundabout, take left, it's office with sign on Left, right before Halo Hair Salon. Email me at Susan@galwayco.com for more info or to schedule a shift. Sunday, 2-6. Monday 10-2 or 2-6. And CRITICALLY, Tuesday (Election Day) 9-12, 12-4, or 4-7:30. If you can't do a full shift, just let me know what you can do.
I love how much you have all done already. This has been an exciting & inspiring campaign. As Barack Obama said "I am not asking you to believe just in my ability to change Washington, I am asking you to believe in yours." We need your most valuable resource - time. If you cannot help this time - please find one or two people that can.

Senator Obama is now 275 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. | Report to Admin

By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 4th 2008 at 11:03 am EDT

Guam Superdelegate Jaime Paulino Endorses Barack Obama; Delegate Countdown - 275 To Go

Jaime Paulino, a superdelegate and Vice Chair of the Guam Democratic Party, endorsed Barack Obama today:

The endorsement brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Barack Obama to 257. Senator Obama is 275 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

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TOTAL remain Delegates

may 6 Indiana 72

North Carolina 115

may 13 West Virginia 28

may 20 Kentucky 51

Oregon 52

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15
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TOTAL 404 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

John Edwards 19
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TOTAL 423

TOTAL Super Delegates - 795

Obama - 257 Clinton - 267 = 524
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TOTAL - 271 Super Delegates remain

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TOTAL 694 pledged plus Super delegates remain ....

Senator Obama is now 275 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Big D from Milwaukee, WI May 3rd 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

1st?

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By Hai-Bah for Obama May 3rd 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

Yes we can!

First? FIRST?? The Trend Perez Hilton Started Has Arrived!! | Report to Admin

By Tommy Ates from Austin, TX May 3rd 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

I am number 1247849!!

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By Big D from Milwaukee, WI May 3rd 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

1st?

Just steped in!! | Report to Admin

By DenHusseinforObama MA May 3rd 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Thank you Guam!

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By Big D from Milwaukee, WI May 3rd 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

1st?

everybody... | Report to Admin

By marti May 3rd 2008 at 8:57 pm EDT

get out there and tell the world what you know!

OBAMA '08

gas tax holiday calculator | Report to Admin

By Victoria in Virginia May 3rd 2008 at 9:00 pm EDT

Send this link to family and friends and encourage them to send it on...I would save just about $24 during the gas tax holiday, and the country's infrastructure would lose big time. If you pass it on, maybe this email will land in the inbox of some NC and IN voters:

Link

Go Obama!

Hillary Clinton the murderer | Report to Admin

By Sabrina ♥s her new President! May 3rd 2008 at 9:00 pm EDT

"I want everybody to place a little money on the filly for me" - Hillary Clinton

Kiss of death!!

Link

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By Jay from Miami, FL May 3rd 2008 at 9:03 pm EDT

Obama did not win guam by 7 votes. he won by 7% of the total delegates. they don't go by the total raw votes count.that's total gelegates, we don't don't know how manu people votes....I hope u guys would stop saying 7 votes

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By Leo May 3rd 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

Jay: Excuse me, Jay, but an article in CNN says "7 votes!!!" Yes, that's what they are claiming. I was shocked myself, because the last time I looked he was up by 6% with 86% counted. I guess a win is a win. We are only talking about 4 total delegates ... probably to be split 2 - 2.

Thx.

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By Balloons Across America May 4th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

I was thinking the same thing.... surely the "7"

vote thing can't be right... how could they know

that? In any case, we can consider this another

butt spanking... with many more to come! lol lol

Obama '08!

Guam | Report to Admin

By A Rebirth May 4th 2008 at 11:28 am EDT

Kellygirl, I agree with the butt-kicking; I just hope he leaves his footprint as a reminder too! = B

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By Jay from Miami, FL May 3rd 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

Obama did not win guam by 7 votes. he won by 7% of the total delegates. they don't go by the total raw votes count.that's total gelegates, we don't don't know how manu people votes....I hope u guys would stop saying 7 votes

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By marti May 3rd 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

I thought I read somewhere only 1000 people voted there in 2004, and this year expected 5000. That would make the numbers they were showing the actual votes, wouldn't it?

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By Leo May 3rd 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

Here is the article ... is it true, who knows? Who knows how accurate the count is. I heard they were counted "by hand" what ever that means (literally?):

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As you can see, they are claiming 7 votes, not 7%.

Whatever, it's 4 delegates, probably to be split 2 - 2.

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa May 3rd 2008 at 9:58 pm EDT

Hey on the last thread they was an article. RECOUNT MONDAY 500 spoiled ballots and they gave out 8100 ballots and only about 4500 turned in. FISHY FISHY FISHY I think we have asked for a recount.

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By ♥ dreamweaver "Grab A Mop" ♥ aka Vicki from Iowa May 3rd 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

Hey on the last thread they was an article. RECOUNT MONDAY 500 spoiled ballots and they gave out 8100 ballots and only about 4500 turned in. FISHY FISHY FISHY I think we have asked for a recount.

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By Nomad in NC - Voted for "That One!" May 4th 2008 at 10:26 am EDT

This reminds me of New Mexico where a Hillary Clinton supporter took a few boxes of ballots home and that is why it took days to give the winner. Interesting, very interesting = corruption, I think so.

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By JT May 3rd 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

I hope Barack has some time tonight to rest and prepare for MTP tomorrow.

I'm sure he'll be asked about Rev. Wright again. He should be prepared. If I had to guess it will be why he stayed in the church so long?

The key is to answer the question quickly and then pivot. Something like:

I was attracted to the Trinity Church community because of all the good works they do helping people in the community. Ministries for the poor, the elderly, prison etc. Helping people get a good education. I could see how much good was being done in the community and I wanted to be part of that.

Now I have denounced my former pastor remarks because they are offensive and do not represent my values. And the issues for voters is my values.

I'm the product of an interracial couple. My mother born in the heartland of Kansas instilled in me mid=western values. As the product of an interracial marriage my whole life has been about bridging differences and bringing people together. That is my record and that is what I intend to do as President. To unify the nation, to heal divisions so we can finally start solving the problems that we've just been talking about for the last 20 years.

Something else people should know - I was not born into wealth. There were times when my mother had to get some help just to put food on the table. I know how hard life can be. When I first moved to Chicago I was living in a basement making less than $15,000 a year. That's why when I see politicians promoting gimmicks for those struggling instead of real solutions I get angry - because the people of this country deserve better.

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! May 3rd 2008 at 9:39 pm EDT

For whatever it's worth, McCain's campaign manager was on NPR two or three months ago, and he had said that if Obama was nominated, he would quit. They pressed him to tell why, and he finally said, "I don't want anything to do with a smear campaign against Barack Obama."

I think there's a lot of respect for him out there. People see he's a leader and a man of integrity. That's why the supers will nominate him.

If they don't, I'm really going to feel like giving up on this country. This nonsense is really getting old.

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By marti May 3rd 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

this thread disappeared from the main blog! Where am I?

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By Phil from Canada May 3rd 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

Uhhhmmm.... LOL... I dunno! what happened? ROFL

Ninjablog!

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By Jan R in SC May 3rd 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

What's wrong with the blog?

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By Phil from Canada May 3rd 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

It no longer appears on the "blog" page.

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By Jan R in SC May 3rd 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

I saw on CNN earlier with 100% of the vote in ...

Obama 55%
Clinton 45%

Quit checking then and came here and it's 50 - 50!

How did that happen?

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By Nashfan for Obama in Phoenix, who has had "ENOUGH!" May 3rd 2008 at 9:24 pm EDT

When I heard the difference was 7 votes, I thought Clinton would ask for a recount.

May be we celebrated too early?

I predict the following: | Report to Admin

By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 3rd 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

I predict the following:

Obama wins NC by:17 points

Obama wins IN by: 5 points

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By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ May 3rd 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

Reading my mind.

I touch and agree with you in the Name of JESUS!

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

OBAMA '08 & '12

I predict the following: | Report to Admin

By A Rebirth May 4th 2008 at 11:30 am EDT

"Where to or more are gathered in my name, . . . " I agree also in Jesus' precious and holy name. Amen.

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By Nashfan for Obama in Phoenix, who has had "ENOUGH!" May 3rd 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

Congratulations to Senator Obama on winning Guam. Thank you Guam!

Let us continue to work.

Please donate to my page.

Link

If you are in the Phoenix area, please consider attending my Postcard Party on May 7th (that's Wed. evening). For details please check out the events (zip code 85044).

Please continue to call IN and NC.

Reminder - Calling Oregon | Report to Admin

By Julia in Eugene, OR - Obamacrat all the way! May 3rd 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

I wasn't planning on posting this yet; I was going to wait until after Tuesday and let people focus on Indiana and North Carolina, but my Mom just got a call from an Obama volunteer, and it looks like not enough people know this.

Oregon is ENTIRELY vote-by-mail. We do not have polling places and people can vote anytime between now (our ballots arrived today) and 8pm Tuesday May 20th.

Please help us spread the word by posting this on as many of the blog posts as possible - maybe even have it be its own thread after Tuesday's primaries.

Thank you everyone and keep up the great work.

FIRED UP in Eugene!
Julia

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By Easton - [Obama is the "ONLY" One Can Restore America's Image Around The World]- FL May 3rd 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

REPUBLICANS CROSSING OVER TO “MUDDY-UP” THE CAUCUS IN GUAM

STILL FELL SHORT for Clinton!

ACCORDING TO GUAM Democratic Charman, Tony Charfauros Speaking to KUAM TV, Some Republicans plan to be a Democrat for a day to “MUDDY-UP” the Nomination process by voting for Clinton!!

THANK Goodness This Movement Believe in an awesome God!!

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By Lorraine May 3rd 2008 at 10:01 pm EDT

That's why its so important to work to get out everyone of our voters.

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By A Rebirth May 4th 2008 at 11:35 am EDT

Thank you; getting involved, being diligent will produce the results you want. While hanging around on the blog provides great stimulus for those of us who cannot, for those who can should be at the campaign offices, on the streets, on the phones making sure they are doing all they can to win.

Winning takes effort, commitment and focus.
We can do this, yes we can!

*** BREAKING: Clinton's Magnequench ad 'hypocritical,' critic says *** | Report to Admin

By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ May 3rd 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

************** BREAKING NEWS ******************
Clinton's Magnequench ad 'hypocritical,' critic says:

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Please send to media:
48hours@cbsnews.com,
60II@cbsnews.com,
evening@cbsnews.com,
earlyshow@cbs.com,
efm@cbsnews.com,
ftn@cbsnews.com,
mkx@cbsnews.com,
pma@cbsnews.com,
rbc@cbsnews.com,
grain@cbsnews.com,
aaron.brown@turner.com,
am@cnn.com,
360@cnn.com,
andrea.koppel@turner.com,
bill.schneider@turner.com,
bruce.morton@turner.com,
candy.crowley@turner.com,
carol.lin@turner.com,
crossfire@cnn.com,
daryn.kagan@turner.com,
david.ensor@turner.com,
daybreak@cnn.com,
kurtzh@washpost.com,
inthemoney@cnn.com,
insidepoliticts@cnn.com,
jeanne.meserve@turner.com,
jeff.greenfield@cnn.com,
jim.walton@turner.com,
deirdre.walsh@turner.com,
kelly.wallace@turner.com,
kyra.phillips@turner.com,
live@cnn.com,
livefrom@cnn.com,
livetoday@cnn.com,
lou.dobbs@turner.com,
loudobbs@cnn.com,
miles.obrien@turner.com,
moneyline@cnn.com,
Caffertyfile@cnn.com,
Gloria.Borge r@cnn.com,
joe@msnbc.com,
countdown@msnbc.com,

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By Gloria in L.A. May 3rd 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT

About ten of these email addresses are incorrect. They bounced back as bad.

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By Jan "Sweetie" 4Obama May 3rd 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

I trump that link with this link which is an ABC story they released and dropped!

Link

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By SunMB May 3rd 2008 at 9:56 pm EDT

Here's the link to Digg this story.

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CLOSING IN ON TWO MILLION MILES!!!! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 3rd 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable frequent flyer miles, we sent 29 out-of-state volunteers to TX / OH, 32 to PA, and another 17 to IN / NC.

This means ***1,950,000 MILES*** have been donated to date -- putting ***78 VOLUNTEERS*** on the ground, helping bring it home for Barack.

Our focus now turns to the next important states.

VOLUNTEERS: If you want to spend a week or more in an upcoming primary state, but can't afford to pay your own way, contact me and I'll try to match you with an airline ticket.

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 NEED MORE MILES! *** No miles? Perhaps you can help pay airfare.

Please call me at 714-536-6104 California time. (Don't reply on the blogs; I probably won't see your response.)

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By Scott from Australia May 4th 2008 at 10:03 am EDT

Link

It was 7 votes people - some of you need to get your facts straight - have been seeing a lot of people on media blogs getting into arguments saying it was a 7% win, not 7 votes...let's stick with the facts people.

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By Kristian "I Ain't Afraid of No GOPs" Idol May 4th 2008 at 10:13 am EDT

From Guam website:

Obama wins Guam caucus -- Link

Elected Democratic chairwoman notes problems with election -- Link

Obama won by just seven VOTES, and then 500 ballots were "kicked". But I can't find anything about who the bad ballots were for...

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By PB May 3rd 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT

I was wondering why the Hillary interview on O'Reilly(had an affair a few years back) went so smoothly this week. It finally hit me. O'Reilly like her husband are cheating spouses. Barack is faithful and she does not know how to be in the company of such men.

SHAME | Report to Admin

By Bowal May 3rd 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT

SHAME ON THE MEDIA for continuously hammering on Rev Wright. Only stupid people will not know by now that "powers that be" in CNN, MSNBC etc have ulterior motives for consistently hammering on Rev Wright while ignoring dozens of Hillary's questionable associations.
McCain's statement yesterday indicate that we are in Iraq because of oil. This is a very grave statement, more important than Rev Wright, but it did not enjoy good airtime.
3 days to Indiana and N. Carolina election, MSM is STILL airing Wright again to kill Obama's chances. SHAME ON MSM!

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By PB May 3rd 2008 at 9:39 pm EDT

The meia does internal polling and they know that OBAMA is crushing her in NC and winning slightly in Indiana. So they are trying to influence the vote.

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By Woman over 60, finally old enough for Medicare! May 3rd 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

I listened to both CBS and NBC tonight, and it really seemed that both were talking up Clinton and saying she's closing the gap in NC...and they sounded like Obama was just parading his kids to get some votes.

Good for Michelle for just saying it: "We wanted to have a family day because we want people to know that when we're in the white house, we'll be working for families..."

She's great.

It will be interesting to see what Meet the Press does tomorrow. THere's gotta be some fear of God in them, seeing what happened to ABC. I sent them a good factual question about his legislative experience. Let's see if they can be decent. I've also taken Tim to task on his playing down Obama's successes and playing up Clinton's. So we'll see how it goes.

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By Gloria in L.A. May 3rd 2008 at 9:54 pm EDT

Yep.

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By Lorraine May 3rd 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

Always work like we are 20 points behind and we won't have to worry about polls.

Do we know anything about the plans of the Guam superdelegates?

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 3rd 2008 at 9:39 pm EDT

don't mention this person by name on here. We can use some other means of identifying him. To give hime more publicity is not our goal.

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 3rd 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

The reason I say this is because it is time to move on. And the only way we can do this is by leaving the past in the past where this is concerned. I have mentioned him in the past, but I'm done with it and if we want to move on, then we have to do so here first.

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By Brenda in Indiana May 3rd 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

Keep emailing them for their shameful behavior and above all boycott CNN, MSNBC(except for Keith O.), ABC and of course Fox.

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By Aging Radical May 3rd 2008 at 9:56 pm EDT

Last month a storm knocked CNN of the air for a while. I was happy. While I don't want any real damage or injury it would be nice if an act of nature would knock them off permanently. I must admit I wouldn't cry if a house in Kansas with a little girl and a dog blew away and landed on Hillary as long as the little girl and dog didn't get hurt.

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By NorCal Woman May 3rd 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

America is controlled by corporations-corporations control our government. The media is the only way people get information. If the major corporations are dictating the media, then what would you all expect? The media is told what to say and do. I do not understand why people keep watching the propaganda on MSM. They will not change their behavior no matter how many letters the people write. The agenda is to discredit Obama at all costs. Listen, do you think the corporations want a president that challenges them? No-they will not give up their money. of course the corporations want Clinton-probably more than McCain-because she has already promised them everything they want -just like she has told a million lies to the American people about everything she plans (to not) do for us. My gosh-the Clintons are knee deep into money and lobbyists all over the world. Obama is in a great struggle against very powerful people and we should thank him for the fight.

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By Vincent May 3rd 2008 at 11:27 pm EDT

I agree with you 100%. It makes me sad sometimes that some of us don't understand what this candidacy is about. The people fighting to take back control over our country against coporate interest. The MSM will tell every lie, pull every dirty trick, to protect the billions of corporate welfare at stake. They have been completely caught off guard by this people's movement and are scrambling to shore up Hillary every way they can. This fight will go on even after we are successful getting Senator Obama elected as president. Trust me on THAT!!

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By NorCal Woman May 3rd 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

America is controlled by corporations-corporations control our government. The media is the only way people get information. If the major corporations are dictating the media, then what would you all expect? The media is told what to say and do. I do not understand why people keep watching the propaganda on MSM. They will not change their behavior no matter how many letters the people write. The agenda is to discredit Obama at all costs. Listen, do you think the corporations want a president that challenges them? No-they will not give up their money. of course the corporations want Clinton-probably more than McCain-because she has already promised them everything they want -just like she has told a million lies to the American people about everything she plans (to not) do for us. My gosh-the Clintons are knee deep into money and lobbyists all over the world. Obama is in a great struggle against very powerful people and we should thank him for the fight.

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By Robert For Obama May 4th 2008 at 10:10 am EDT

I agree 100% with NorCal Woman and Vincent.

Like Hillary, the MSM underestimated Barack so got their destruction machine against Barack running very late in the game. That's why one reason why, Thank God, he is still ahead.

With Howard Dean in 2004 they had a much earlier warning and took that poor guy down by playing one scream over and over again. It was absolutely ridiculous. That average Americans fell for it.

Had the corporate media been fair and the average American been fair perhaps Howard Dean would have been our current President.

Certainly, on the issues and when it came to toughness Dean was stronger than John Kerry, but the MSM and those richy rich corporations got the weak candidate they wanted and defeated him with Bush the monster.

Obama's still got a chance, but everyone should sense that his opponents are not just Hillary and McCain. His opponents include almost every MSM TV and radio station in America. A few commentators are giving him a fair shake, Olberman on MSNBC (not sure how he has kept his job) and Rachel Maddow and Ed Shultze who are on Air America.

May God Bless Barack Obama and help him defeat Corporate America.

Corporate America may be successful, and may be smart in some ways, but blinded by its greed for power and money they are very very stupid when it comes to understanding what is good for the future of America and the future of the Earth.

No one looks to Corporate America for leadership in spirituality or moral guidance. There's a reason for that, Corporate America basically has no leadership in those areas.

May God Bless Barack Obama and help him be vistorious over the Darkness that is the Corporate media.

Which brings up my question for folks on the East Coast who were able to see it already:

How'd Barack do on Meet The Press this morning?

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By A Rebirth May 4th 2008 at 11:57 am EDT

Yes; he is our DAVID vs Goliath; but David defeated Goliath with Jehovah God's help. With God all things are possible; let us stay in the Lord's winning ways.

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By ♥♪Ben, a true evangelical for OBAMA♪♥ May 3rd 2008 at 9:52 pm EDT

Link

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

Are there any newspaperendorsements in Indiana or North Carolina?

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By christine from chisholm mn May 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

Charlotte Observer for Obama

North Carolina's biggest paper backs Obama for his potential to restore decency to politics, and for a list of reasons it doesn't like Hillary:

[W]e're troubled by, to cite a few examples, these aspects of her presidential campaign:

• Many of her supporters seem intent on depicting Sen. Obama as the Jesse Jackson of 2008, a leader who appeals to an ethnic minority but not to the broader electorate needed to win.

• She sometimes exaggerates her influence and experiences, as when she claimed she "helped to bring peace to Northern Ireland" and said she ducked under sniper fire in Bosnia.

• Florida and Michigan were stripped of national convention delegates after breaking party rules by scheduling their primaries too early. The candidates didn't campaign in them. Yet after Sen. Clinton did well in those states, she pushed to change the rules and count the votes. That's a cynical, self-serving effort to corrupt the selection process.

• Her tendency to tell voters what they want to hear is disturbing. Her proposal to suspend the federal tax on gasoline this summer is campaign gimmickry, not leadership. Her assertion that she was a critic of NAFTA from the beginning is simply unbelievable. The record shows she was an ardent advocate of the trade deal.

Link

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By German May 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

Thank you very much!! I love the Charlotte Observer:-)

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By MissM -- supporting Barack "One House/One Spouse" Obama and Joe "Straight Talk" Biden in 2008! May 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

Love it! I love all of the newspaper endorsements BO has gotten, but this one has some real bite to it. Finally, somebody writing the raw truth about Hillary's nonsense, lies, exaggerations, and pandering.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Charlotte's Observer and another from Louisville, KT!

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

Just wanted to thank the makers of that video (the energy was thrilling, the message was direct and important, and nice touch with the rising sun there at the end)

Also, this morning, I noticed a few improvements on the home page. So overdue thanks to the designers and contributors to this website: the most stylish and useful of the 3 presidential-campaign websites!

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By Nick, READY TO FIGHT in Iowa! May 4th 2008 at 9:49 am EDT

Where you at??

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By mary lee May 4th 2008 at 9:52 am EDT

Marietta, GA for Obama

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By Donna NH - Thank you my fellow Granite Staters! Yes we did! May 4th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

Hi from Gorham, NH.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

Barack asked us to work our heart out from now until Tuesday! How many of you are going to do just that??!!!

PLEASE MAKE CALLS TODAY!!! We need ONE MILLION CALLS by Tuesday! Time to roll up our sleeves just as Barack does.

We should have a dead blog today!

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By Chris from Florida ♥ Obama May 4th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

please check out the local papers
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By Eileen in Maine May 4th 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

YES WE CAN! I agree we should take a break from blogging and msm and work our hearts out to make sure we make a difference in NC and IND.

How will we feel if we leave the work up to 'somebody else' and Barack loses both states. I am aware that the undecideds have been breaking in Hillarys favor, (for whatever reason, doesn't matter). What matters is that we put nose to grindstone for 2 solid days.

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By VMC May 4th 2008 at 9:53 am EDT

I'm so tired of worrying about the Clintons cheating during this election. Now Guam is questionable. It seems some cheating may have gone on there.

Doesn't it seem like every state we have a contest in, Hillary does something unsavory. For example, robocalls; fliers filled with lies; telling people not to report to caucus sites; closing doors before it's time and not letting people in to caucus, etc.

The amazing part to me is that people still vote for her. Blows my mind. I guess some people cannot be helped.

Barack will win in the end. He is on top - in spite of all of her dirty tricks.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

I'm not worried about whether Hillary cheats or not. It's a certainty. She is consistent, and deserves full credit for it. Bwaha!

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 4th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

Way to go, Obama!! You are doing well and speaking well. How you are able to sit and talk this way without a break and with Russert barely giving you time to answer. Excellent foreign policy, excellent handling of Rev. Wright, great work with the gax tax--thorough explanation of how he knows that this will not work, and a very well defined explanation of patriotism!

If you missed this, MTP replays on MSNBC at 6p (EST). I'm sure someone will youtube and link, but well done.

We have lots to be proud of!

Much love,
CeCe
:-D

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By Nick, READY TO FIGHT in Iowa! May 4th 2008 at 9:54 am EDT

I have to watch, I am just too curious to see if Step is tough on her or not.

I gotta say he was a little tough on her but not too tough. I think he will get soe cred for being objective here by other commentators.

Hillary seemed to get questions she was not ready for because she really did not answer many of them. She babbled alot, just trying to fill space and change subject to something she wanted to talk about.

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By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Babbling is all she seems to do but unfortunately thats what also seems to pass for knowledge in these debates and talk show hosts.

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By Jayne in Boca Raton, Fl May 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

He was fantastic!!! Wow - way to go President Obama!!!!

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By dlaurels May 4th 2008 at 9:58 am EDT

Excellent interview on Meet the Press. Very intelligent, reasoned and personable. We absolutely must win in Indiana and North Carolina.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 4th 2008 at 10:02 am EDT

Meet The Press doesn't air until 11:00 in Chicagoland, wth?

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By Lisa in Illinois May 4th 2008 at 10:07 am EDT

My chicagoland tv cable guide says it is on at 10am on channel 5.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 4th 2008 at 10:15 am EDT

Ya, me too.

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By Nashfan for Obama in Phoenix, who has had "ENOUGH!" May 4th 2008 at 2:01 pm EDT

I missed MTP. I knew about it but I am on PST, so there was no way I could get up that early on a Sunday. Will there be any reruns? I certainly hope so. Otherwise I will watch it on YouTube. I was disappointed to miss it but I was up until 2am, and it was just not possible to get up early.

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By KenHussein supporting President Obama May 4th 2008 at 9:59 am EDT

Sunday, May 04

North Carolina Democratic Primary Zogby Obama 48, Clinton 39 Obama +9.0

Indiana Democratic Primary Zogby Clinton 41, Obama 43 Obama +2.0

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By Vana (Hey Sarah Palin, can you spell and define "Maverick" May 4th 2008 at 10:01 am EDT

This is encouraging but I would not get too comfortable with this poll.

REMEMBER its a daily tracking poll. It changes EVERYDAY, so tomorrow it may have Clinton up in IN and I do not want us to get too upset if this happens.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 4th 2008 at 10:04 am EDT

Work as if we are down 15 in both states! Take nothing for granted.