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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT

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By msj for bho May 26th 2008 at 7:03 pm EDT

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By Election from Thibodaux, LA May 26th 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

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By A Rebirth May 26th 2008 at 7:14 pm EDT

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By A Rebirth May 26th 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

The Prayer by Celine Dion

I pray You’ll be our eyes, and watch us where we go
And help us to be wise in times when we don’t know
Let this be our prayer when we lose our way
Lead us to a place, guide us with Your grace
To a place where we’ll be safe

The light that You give us, I pray we’ll find Your light
Will stay in our hearts and hold it in our hearts
Reminding us that when stars go out each night
You are the everlasting star
In my prayer, let this be our prayer
There’s so much faith when shadows fill our day
Lead us to a place, guide us with Your grace
Give us faith so we’ll be safe

We dream of a world without more violence
A world of justice and of hope
Everyone give your hand to your neighbor
Symbol of peace and brotherhood
The strength You give us we ask that life be kind
Is the wish that and watch us from above
Everyone may find love, we hope each soul will find
Around and within himself, another soul to love.

Let this be our prayer, just like every child
Needs to find a place, guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we’ll be safe
And the faith that you have lit inside us
I believe will save us

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 26th 2008 at 7:31 pm EDT

Three Hawaii Superdelegates for Obama; Delegate Countdown - 49 To Go

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Senator Obama is now 49 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 26th 2008 at 7:36 pm EDT

What the Democratic Candidates Need to Win

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By ! Ryan Kopf May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

Let's pick John Edwards for Vice President!

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By Obamacan May 26th 2008 at 7:58 pm EDT

This is getting exciting to see the end in sight for the Democratic nomination. I have to confess that I am nervous and I don't know why, except to say that I really don't trust HRC. On the flip side I trust Barack & his campaign & I trust the American people and the superdelegates to do the right thing on June 3rd or shortly thereafter. I know that if Barack needs some superdelegates to put him over the top once they introduce the new # of increased delegates req'd incl. Michigan & Fla. that he has enough superdelegates in his back pocket that will come to the table for him.

Can you tell me why I'm nervous? ...or better yet please tell me why i don't need to be nervous.

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:55 pm EDT

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By Steph from Cambridge May 26th 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

We're all nervous, sweetie.

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By JonnieRae May 26th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

I am sorry to butt in but there are some horrible comments on the WAPo story, "Hil keeping RFK story alive by blaming Obama." It made me sick and ver frightened. I don't think they should actually allow bloggers to advocate murder of a specific person.

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By Ken from Wagoner, OK May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION !!
ON FOX NEWS LIZ TROTTA made a plain statement on assassination, worse than Hillary.
My question: Are there not rules and regulations goverened by the FCC and why isn't something being done to enforce these rules ????
Where is the voice of Americans, if you are for or against a canidate this type of talk on air is not the America that I grew up in.
This should be a concern for everyone !!!!!!

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By Ken from Wagoner, OK May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION !!
ON FOX NEWS LIZ TROTTA made a plain statement on assassination, worse than Hillary.
My question: Are there not rules and regulations goverened by the FCC and why isn't something being done to enforce these rules ????
Where is the voice of Americans, if you are for or against a canidate this type of talk on air is not the America that I grew up in.
This should be a concern for everyone !!!!!!

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By Wendy Wilson May 26th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

Feel free to e-mail the FCC. I did.

How to Contact the FCC

To Contact the Commissioners via E-mail

Chairman Kevin J. Martin: KJMWEB@fcc.gov
Commissioner Michael J. Copps: Michael.Copps@fcc.gov
Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: Jonathan.Adelstein@fcc.gov
Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate: dtaylortateweb@fcc.gov
Commissioner Robert McDowell: Robert.McDowell@fcc.gov

To Obtain Information via E-mail or On-line Form

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1-888-225-5322 (1-888-CALL FCC) Voice: toll-free

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

I agree. Don't know why this hasn't gotten more buzz. I know it is illegal to publicly threaten the President. Maybe you can publicly abet murder on anyone else and get away with it.

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By Concerned for our future May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

Earlier today someone posted all the sponsors for fox. I called all of them. I wrotee to the Secret Services, and the FBI, as well as the FCC.
All of us should. I also wrote a very polite but firm letter to hrc campaing statting that nothing less than a public apology to Obama's family and all of Obama's supporters would be neglectful, and extremely unethical.
Lets all write. I am sure HRC campaign is writing to all in order to curb the outrage.

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By VC May 26th 2008 at 9:40 pm EDT

Bill clinton claims cover up. Do you agree??
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By Elizabeth from Interlachen, FL May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

This footage with John Melvin was very moving.

~ Elizabeth

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By Susan in Spokane May 27th 2008 at 2:44 am EDT

Let's go PR!

I had a link forwarded to me earlier today of a radio station conducting a poll to see which candidate was ahead. When I placed my vote, I think it was HRC 53% and BHO 47%. From what the website said, the poll is closed now. Perhaps it's still available for us to view the results?

NOW IT SAYS IT'S STILL OPEN TILL 6 AM Eastern time tomorrow, May 27th. VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!! Checking now shows HRC with 55% and BHO with 44%. GET YOUR VOTES IN FOR OUR MAN!

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Thanks, everyone!
Susan in Spokane

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By Marcia--One who believes in Dreams! May 26th 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

Congrats on 1st. If you have time, visit my blog and read "In Remembrance..." If you're able to make a small donation, it's greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

Can't believe I was first again. To celebrate that, please visit my new fundraiser page and drop a few bucks. It's brand new and looking for the first donation. Tell me if you like the picture.

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

The brother in the video is awesome. I can see why they called him Carebear. He says he is a supporter. Me too.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 7:05 pm EDT

congrats!

I was third. If you can donate, please consider my page!

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Love,
CeCe

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 26th 2008 at 7:45 pm EDT

You may want to increase your goal. Check out your total raised.

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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 7:46 pm EDT

Cassondra

As a Canadian citizen, I can't donate; but I can raise money on here. So visit my page and drop a few bucks into my new fundraiser.

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It's for Barack Obama on behalf of the children of the world.

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

Kathleen Sebelius is ahead. But we need her here in KS more than the nation does and I am not kidding. Read, "What's the matter with Kansas."

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

CeCe ... Got ya! You're fundraiser is over the top!

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 26th 2008 at 7:08 pm EDT

I would have been first, but Dale is having quite the food party two threads back, and I'm sluggish from the barbeque (I'm vegetarian, but I couldn't resist) and guiness straight from England. Sorry you all missed it.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

lol i thought about visiting, but i'm 'healthy eating.'

so glad to see the focus on vets and military today!!

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 7:21 pm EDT

mmmmm..... I am still savoring those ribs!!!!! =)

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 26th 2008 at 8:07 pm EDT

A first rate feast! BBQ ribs... potato salad... strawberry rhubarb pie with vanilla ice cream... mmmm, mmmmm

Afraid it's time for me to hop the O-plane back to London and go to bed, however, got to get up for work in about 7 hours.

G'night Obama Family!

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT

G'night Holly! Have a safe flight and sweet dreams!!!! = )

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 26th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT

Jolly good, ta ta, Holly, thanks for the guinness.

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 26th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT

Hoping you all noticed my wonderful English accent.

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT

Nice Jeannie!!!!!

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:12 pm EDT

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By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:23 pm EDT

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:55 pm EDT

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By Women in Canada - Congratulations President Obama May 26th 2008 at 8:13 pm EDT

Congrats on 1st.

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By Denise from Sarasota, FL May 26th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

Since Hillary Clinton's campaign has been in damage control after the candidate brought up the assassination of Robert Kennedy before the editorial board of a South Dakota newspaper Friday, you'd think political analysts would be careful when talking about the fallout.

But yesterday, Fox contributor Liz Trotta, a former Washington Times editor and three-time Emmy winner, clearly wasn't when Fox host Eric Shawn asked about Clinton's Kennedy comment. Instead, she made a distasteful joke (in the clip above).

Trotta: "And now we have what some are reading as a suggestion that somebody knock off Osama, uh Obama. Well, both, if we could."

Shawn: "Talk about how you really feel."

With an uproar in the blogosphere, Trotta appeared around 9:40 this morning to apologize. Anchor Bill Hemmer reminded her that people have been criticizing her remarks.

Trotta: Yes, I am so sorry about what happened yesterday and the lame attempt at humor. I feel all over myself, making it appear that I wished Barack Obama harm or any other candidate, for that matter, and I sincerely regret it and apologize to anybody I have offended. It is a very colorful political season, and many of us are making mistakes and saying things we wish we had not said.

Besides joking about the assassination of a Senator who's had to take on secret service detail because of such threats, will analysts continue thinking its really funny to mix up "Osama" and "Obama" through November?

Anyway, after the jump is Trotta's apology from Monday's segment. (Hat tip Johnny Dollar).

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By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

Trotta should be fired. Those kinds of "slips" have a source somewhere in the commentator's mind. If you were a commentator, wouldn't you want to practice saying Obama's name enough times so that you would not make such a gaffe?

Everything she said was inexcusable...Osama, Obama, and assassination all in one breath, plus trying to laugh it off...she's SO FIRED.

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By Susan and John Townley May 26th 2008 at 10:10 pm EDT

Bill Clinton needs to be Fired!!!
Both of them are playing Bad Cop. No Good Cop- Bad Cop-just Bad--Bad.
Fox and pundits like Trotta seem to have a common bond.
A long weekend and the same Clinton talking points still on.

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By Babs May 26th 2008 at 9:44 pm EDT

I agree Senator McCain’s view of the Americas is out of touch, but so is telling CANF, sons of forces ousted from Cuba for crimes against humanity, that theirs is a legacy of conviction, commitment to freedom, and hard-earned prosperity.
Your message of freedom must first stand the constitutional test in Miami.
You spoke of freedom from fear, leaving out acts of terrorism perpetrated with absolute impunity against the people of Cuba; financed by CANF (by convicted terrorist Posada Carriles’s own account to the New York Times), costing more than 3,000 lives, and countless suffering.
You spoke of dissidents treated unfairly, yet this very week Cuba has put forth irrefutable evidence of convicted terrorists from South Florida sending those “dissidents” hefty contributions through the US Interest Section in Havana. That was a missed golden opportunity to attack the duality of Bush’s bogus war on terror.
You said injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Five Cuban political prisoners languish in US federal prisons for infiltrating organizations in Miami such as CANF, in order to avert acts of terrorism. They were unfairly tried in Miami and sentenced from 15 years to 2 consecutive life terms. This Administration continues to deprive them of basic human rights, while politicizing their case and squandering resources, in order to appease those applauding you in Miami.
You vowed to be a relentless advocate for democracy, but like Bush and McCain failed to define it, preferring instead to speak to fascists about Roosevelt’s speech on the Nazis.
You called Hugo Chavez a demagogue. Yet, while Exxon makes record profits, Chavez sells natural gas to the poorest in our country at modest prices. Maybe you shouldn’t spend too much time with extremists in Miami.
You spoke of freedom from fear in the America of Marti. Yet it was US meddlesome policies and expansionism that Marti taught us to fear the most.
While you are forced to raise millions of dollars to run for public office, Cubans can run for public office for free. While you promise to make health insurance available to all, Cubans enjoy one of the best healthcare systems on the planet, for free. While you promise to make college loans available, Cubans enjoy free education.
When I look at the coffee mug with your photo on it at work next week, I’ll blush.

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By Grandma Sally May 26th 2008 at 10:05 pm EDT

Enough is enough. You've said this plenty of times -- Fidel and Raul have gotten their money's worth.

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By msj for bho May 26th 2008 at 7:02 pm EDT

we can

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 7:25 pm EDT

Ready to Go!

Thank you John Melvin for your service and your endorsement of Sen Obama.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 7:28 pm EDT

Hi Tamsin! I was so happy to find a fellow fruitcake lover on the site. And of course I still LOVE your name!

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By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:37 pm EDT

hi Mia!!!!!

- one of your biggest fans

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 7:44 pm EDT

Hi Joe! I am amazed you're over halfway to your FR goal! Way to go JOE!!!

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By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT

thanks in part to you Mia, thanks in part to you....

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:12 pm EDT

Hi Mia, and I am confident that I will not have to bring a pen with me when I vote. Senator Obama WILL be on that ballot!!

Fruitcake lovers for Obama!

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT

You know some people were commenting on a thread yesterday about how excited they were to vote for Obama in the primary and how they had to double and triple check to make sure they filled out their ballots properly and I just had to laugh because I had done the SAME exact thing. I was like please don't let me screw this up! Anyway I, who took the liberty of copying the earlier version of your name, am really glad we will not have to take our pens to the polls in November!!! Isn't it amazing!

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

It is an amazing thing--but now we need to turn our focus to those machines. We all need to become legal eagles, know our voting laws, know who are Secretaries of State are, know the model and make on the voting machines, the names of the private companies contracted to program them (count our votes), and we need to prepare now so that our beautiful ballots are counted fairly and transparently.

Two stolen Presidential elections are two too many for me!!

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By Fire Is Born May 26th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

Tamsin,

The SOS in Texas had the best web site – I checked all of them in the primaries after Texas. They registered new data every 3 minutes on their site and were believably up to the minute for he couple days after. One could see some details too.
It would be good for all future elections to have such public LIVE vote count, perhaps with every district shown the very minute they are counted. This is very doable, and may help the public policing of important elections.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 7:03 pm EDT

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Obama listens to Veterans AND teachers!

Please donate!

Love,
CeCe

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By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 7:23 pm EDT

Cece I am on my deck at the lake with with a fifty yes $50.00 donation that I am
Willing to wager that SEN. HILLARY CLINTON will not concede to Obama on or one day after
June 3 .

If I am wrong I well donate $50.00 yes fifty to your fundraising page. If I am right you well donate 50.00 to my fundraising page.

Message me to except this challenge and I will hit you back to confirm.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 8:23 pm EDT

I'll donate to your fundraiser anyway but I don't think that she will concede either.

Blessings,
CeCe

(Donation will come on Friday, but it won't be $50--I teach!)

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By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

I will match it back to you. plus 5.00

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By End The War May 26th 2008 at 7:04 pm EDT

#3 wHOA

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By Mitch Hussein May 26th 2008 at 7:06 pm EDT

I'm in the top ten...that's def a first for me...

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 7:22 pm EDT

WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =)

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

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By Please delete my profile... May 26th 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

The divide is getting wider thanks to little miss Hillary in Puerto Rico. As her crowd chants Barack's Si se puede. they boo his name. Anger doesn't sut it. disgust does. Theya re tearing him down yet chanting our chant. Sickening.

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By Mitch Hussein May 26th 2008 at 7:09 pm EDT

Her crowd wasn't that big, so no big deal.

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By Please delete my profile... May 26th 2008 at 7:28 pm EDT

now that is good news...

I want to be happy about something... really happy, you know what I mean?

We've had a lot of shockingly horrible statement said this week about our Barack. I can't imagine how Michelle feels...

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By Please delete my profile... May 26th 2008 at 7:11 pm EDT

sorry for the typo's. I am upset.. so spelling doesn't count.

I was hoping for more to smile about. But this is a day of remembrance.

This primary has gone on too lang - no matter what anyone says. it hads brought out the worst in me as well. I don't think I have ever felt so much in the dirt as this past weekend. and the week of the paying Hillary debt rumor.

I can't wait until this is over...

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By Patty May 26th 2008 at 7:14 pm EDT

Don't worry, DoveSong, better days are just around the corner.......

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 7:23 pm EDT

Hang in there Dovesong..... we love you and we will make it through this together!!!!!!

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By Gwen, another Californian for Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:24 pm EDT

Be patient. There is a lot to smile about. Be thankful that there is a Barack Obama.

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By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:39 pm EDT

beating the powerful Cli@#$n machine was no small feat.

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 26th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

Think of St. George, the patron saint of England. People come to trust and revere a leader when they see the leader slay a dragon. The bigger the dragon, and the longer the fight, the more powerful the mythological impact of the event. And the dragon our hero is vanquishing has two heads.

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By Marie Fontaine May 26th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

I've been using the dragon analogy for months now. In the olden days, the great leader always had to slay the dragon before taking the throne.

She is one stubborn dragon isn't she?

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:28 pm EDT

Both heads are. Hillary AND MCCain

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By Lisa in Eugene May 26th 2008 at 7:48 pm EDT

Guys, why so blue?

We are winning!!

That's why the Clintons are losing it, the bigger they come the harder they fall. They are just thrashing around in the last throws of their defeat.

"Nothing can withstand the power of millions of voices calling for change"

It's happening!!!!
Obama/Change '08 (I really like Sebelius or Edwards or Richardson, so many great choices)

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By In Obama I trust May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

Remember, even if she wins in Puerto Rico, we will mop the floor with her in Montana and South Dakota.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

But we don't want her to win PR. We want to win all three remaining contests. I know that the math didn't change, but I was hurt when he lost Kentucky and W. Virginia, even though I was expecting it. Even though I know that they were not so much voting for her as they were voting against him.

It doesn't make it any easier to deal with, you know?

We want to win it, even though the popular vote argument is crap--we still want to win it.

That's not so bad, is it?

Much love,
CeCe

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By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger May 26th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

No, we don't want her to win Puerto Rico. So if you can please support efforts to get more Spansih speaking volunteers on the ground - contribute to housing (URGENT!!), or transportation.

Here's some request from the field team in PR
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ROAD 2 A BIG WIN in Puerto Rico
Spanish Phone banking contact Traci Johnson at San Juan HQ at traci.jeanette@gmail.com
now we have a system in place - called 'Build the Hope' - replacing the previous hand selected list !!! put in place by Benjamin Bates

Help get more Spanish speaking volunteers on the island - they are standing by, please think about donating miles...
contact Christine Potthast, communications director at c1potthast@swbell.net 713-984-1699
Field Updates contact Suhagey Sandoval, Field Director suhageysandoval@yahoo.com
If you are a fluent Spanish speaker come and stump in Puerto Rico for Barack! We are calling all Boriquas back to the island this week to stump in your hometown.

Again, Team Deliver Puerto Rico for Obama needs the following to Deliver that Concession Speech:

Lodging -- you can assist by donating hotel points, sponsor hotel rooms and rental units for 10-12 people
Flights -- donate airline miles 30K-70K per person, buddy passes and flight certificates or sponsored plane tickets
Send to Puerto Rico -- Gift Cards for gas, tolls and supplies (the Team accepts NO cash or checks) Gift cards can be purchased at local grocery and drug stores. For address contact Christine at c1potthast@swbell.net
Obama Visibility -- donate Obama gear for Puerto Rico from Wilco.
to order Obama gear for Puerto Rico call 1-866-321-1123
or e-mail Dan Willens -- wilco@netdirect.net -- Link

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They are really short on housing/ hotel rooms; please consider sponsoring a hotel room; I'm sponsoring one hotel room for tonight and tomorrow, but they really need to have places for volunteers to stay up until primary day on Sunday....

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By Kevin ":: g+s+ ::" Winterfield May 26th 2008 at 7:13 pm EDT

since when does 3 equal a crowd... especially when two are your relatives...? :)

-k
g+s+ :: unite to fight McCain :: !!

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:15 pm EDT

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By Debbie for Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

Nothing new and I really don't care!

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT

Good point Kev!!!!!

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT

I love your positive spin on things Kevin! ;)

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By Liba May 26th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT

It does not make sense anyway that PR can vote in the primary, but not in the general election. So, how can HRC use it as a big win???

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

Ain't no chasm too wide for the bridge that we can build together.

Top 20 | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 7:07 pm EDT

I'm in the top 20!

If you'd like to donate to my modest fundraising page:

Link

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By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 7:11 pm EDT

I am on my deck at the lake with with a fifty yes $50.00 donation that I am
Willing to wager that SEN. HILLARY CLINTON will not concede to Obama on or one day after
June 3 .

If I am wrong I well donate $50.00 yes fifty to your fundraising page. If I am right you well donate 50.00 to my fundraising page.

Message me to except this challenge and I will hit you back to confirm.

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By Renee - It's A New Day May 26th 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

I can't take that bet because I agree with you.

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By Carol Porter May 26th 2008 at 7:13 pm EDT

Yes We Can!

After the Hawaii convention, and election of 3 new Obama superdelegates, I eagerly await news of more superdelegates!

Anybody know of any new supers on the horizon?

Obama '08

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

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By Carol Porter May 26th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT

thanks, Carole.

FREQUENT FLYER MILES PROGRAM A HUGE SUCCESS! | Report to Admin

By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 26th 2008 at 7:13 pm EDT

The primaries are wrapping up and we’re no longer sending volunteers to other states, so now is a good time to summarize the success of the frequent flyer miles program.

Thanks to the generosity of many who donated their valuable miles and paid associated fees, we sent 93 volunteers to other states to work for anywhere from a few days to two weeks or longer. Some hard-working, extremely dedicated volunteers went to two, three, and even four states (Idris and Aaron, I’m talking about you).

Nearly 2.75 MILLION MILES were donated over a period of just a few months. I was assigning a value of 25,000 miles per ticket, but then stories started coming in of how donors were using twice as many miles or actually paying for tickets for volunteers when a ticket required double miles and the donor didn’t have that many. Others, who had no miles to donate, called to offer help with hotel and meal expenses. One generous woman (thank you, Esther) offered 100,000 miles, ended up using 300,000, and could always be called upon to help with expenses.

Thank you, everybody involved, for your miles donations, financial support, and thousands of hours on the ground working for Barack. You played an integral role in his earning the most pledged delegates and, ultimately, winning the Democratic nomination.

(I’m going to post this on each thread for a few days to make sure everyone who was following this program gets a chance to see the final results. I apologize if the repetition annoys anyone.)

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By Obamacan May 26th 2008 at 7:13 pm EDT

I listened to taht wonderful speech and was very inspired and I know that the peopel who were there were inspired.

Turned on MSM & I can't believe that a female talk show radio host telling Bill Hammer on Fox that they were discussing a lot about Obama's speech in a negative way on her radio show. She said the speech gave people a window into what he is about by telling the young people not to go after the new suits, cars etc. and that he was being hypocritical as he walks around in his nice suits. She said it was a disaster for the American way.

I switched to CNN and there ws Wolf Blitzer pepperng his panel about why Obama didn't encourage military service in his speech. They are never happy!

Best to stay aaway from these cynical biased media. Really spoils your day!
No wonder Obama called on the young people to help us believe again and get rid of the cynicism.

Anyway hope you are all enjoying Memorial day!!

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By Patty May 26th 2008 at 7:17 pm EDT

Absolutely stay away from MSM except for Keith O on MSNBC!!

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By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 7:36 pm EDT

Will KO be on tonight?

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By The Traveler May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

NO.

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By Gwen, another Californian for Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

Just shows you that Wolf is not a good listener (or reader since I believe they had a copy of the speech). Barack was talking about Public Service in the manner of Kennedy's Peace Corps. The Peace Corps was not a military effort. I think most everyone else got it.

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By Please delete my profile... May 26th 2008 at 7:23 pm EDT

It was a wonderful sppech and the Hillary boot licker's at CNN "WOLFIE Blitzen" tries to demean it by saying he didn't mention Military service. They were promise White house jobs you know... Doesn't matter, can't wait until Hillary is no more in the race and they can see thier dream journalist retirement go down the toilet.
Maybe they'll be nicer to Barack then... Money does talk - at least with them.

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 7:28 pm EDT

Idiots all of them, they dont get it at all, there is a big difference between saying dont strive for only those things and dont forget to give back "while" you are going for those things.

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By Anthony in N.C. May 26th 2008 at 7:28 pm EDT

If he had mentioned military service, they would have been accusing him of pandering. Also, the people on Fox just don't get it because it has been corporate greed and people looking out for themselves that has created many of the problems we have tody. We entered a war costing us billions of dollars that did not make us safe, but has taken billions away from programs that can help our citizens and veterans. We have come so concerned about making the almighty dollar that we have moved jobs other countries for cheaper labor to reduce cost, but did not plan for the fall out in this country when those jobs moved.

If they would remember, Senator Obama went into community service for awhile before he start making money. He is not saying dedicate your whole life to the service he mentioned but give a little back.

You know the media is racheting up its negativity of Senator Obama trying to boost Senator McCains positives. Let us hope that after June 3, he will be able to put his full General Election strategy into place.

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By Obamacan May 26th 2008 at 7:36 pm EDT

WE all get it....but they love to twist things to make their case. I guess we better toughen up because you are right it's only going to get worse once we get into the GE.
No matter what he will be POTUS!!

We will really need other to vent at times & keep sane :-)

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By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 7:40 pm EDT

We've gotten really tougher this year and we will get tougher still.

That is good for Barack and good for us.

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By becky for obama May 26th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

Faux News talking about joining the military? I'd be willing to bet not one of them has been in the military the same as their heroes Bush/Cheney/Wolfowitz/Feith, all those other great 'patriots' that didn't mind sending other people's sons and daughters into war so they and the oil companies could profit. Also, anyone know if Wolf Blitzer has ever been in the military? I'm guessing no.

Speech is for people who actually want change | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 7:32 pm EDT

That speech wasn't for Wolf and other passive pundits. It was for us and anyone that wants to serve like the daughter of this poster at Daily Kos:

"I just love to hear Obama speak, and I am more inspired by his words today than I have ever been.

I played this speech for my daughter, who has two more years of college left, and she now wants to explore ways of using her education for community service. Thanks, Barack - thanks (and my prayers) to Ted Kennedy - and thank you, Al Rodgers, for a great motivational diary!

by hulagirl on Sun May 25, 2008 at 05:05:49 PM PDT"

Link

November | Report to Admin

By Randy from Escondido, CA May 26th 2008 at 7:14 pm EDT

I'm posting this a second time because I think it's important. We need to start planning how to counter this now...

Who all thinks the special interests tapped into the republican party will make sure the election is rigged in November? Who all thinks John McCain would support such rigging as long as it lets him win (because he like George Bush has no integrity)? Who all thinks he learned this from George Bush in 2000? Who all like me will never get over what happened in 2000 in Florida (as Anthony Scalia recently said) because it left a permanent stain on our democracy? Who all doesn't understand how people can be so cold and callous and lack such an understanding in the deeper meaning of life? I am sorry I'm spewing such toxicity but when it comes to electoral fraud we need to kick them in the ass this year. Like starting now! We need to shame them over and over and over. We need to litigate them. We need to send George Bush to prison after Obama is elected. Congress needs to reenact its ability to send law enforcement into the oval office and arrest the president. The Justice department won't do it because they are afraid of the president. Finally...If they do cheat, we need to plan massive protests and boycotts and bring the economy to a standstill.

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By Debbie for Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

Sounds interesting to me!

Those repub better now try any dirty tricks.
We are watching.

Not this time!!!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 26th 2008 at 7:21 pm EDT

I am strongly in favor of indicting Bush for War Crimes and impeaching him. I find it an unjust country until we do that. It will go down in the history books that NOT penalizing him was something this society condoned. That is not the history I care to write about our Nation.

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By Patty May 26th 2008 at 7:23 pm EDT

even better if he did some jail time, too!!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

Frankly, I would like an international court put GWB & DC on trial for war crimes.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 7:34 pm EDT

I could NOT agree more! Please check out this link if you have a chance. It's long but to summarize it's an essay by Errol Morris who directed the documentary Standard Operating Procedure about the abuses at Abu Ghraib. They talk about how only the lower ranked soldiers were prosecuted but they talk about the dead prisoner in the picture and how he walked into the interrogation room only to be discovered dead shortly after. HARROWING!!!
Link

PS Loved the pictures of you and your family with Michelle Obama. What joy!

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By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:40 pm EDT

me too.

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By In Obama I trust May 26th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

me three.

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 10:01 pm EDT

Me four...I'm all four jail time for cheaters in this election. And I think we're being proactive enough this time to catch them!

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 26th 2008 at 7:42 pm EDT

However it's done, it should be done.

I understand why the DNC hasn't been able to, and I can respect it.

But this year will be the first year that many upset progressives are physically protesting at the DNC as well as the usual RNC protest, because they feel the DNC needs to indict Bush.

I've never considered the idea of an international court doing this and have no idea how this works, but it seems to make even more sense to me.

But again, it should be done. What GWB has done is heinously amoral. 945 lies, a false war, evidence purged, hundreds of thousands dead, and then our own economy devestated. Because of this imbecile Cheney puppet.

The lot of them should be brought before criminal charges, not only Bush!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 26th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

Maybe they could share a cell with Liz Trotta.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT

let the dirty rotten *(*#$#@$@#$(*@#U$@#$ think they've skated outta there, and then let's let a special assignment get them; no way to manipulate that. unless of course we do end up with a manipulated election, as is suggested.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 26th 2008 at 7:42 pm EDT

Sometimes I wonder... ;)

Maybe hope is a better word.

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 7:34 pm EDT

I for one am very concerned about this, I mean think about it the repugs control the media (big money), they have tried and tried to disenfranchise as many voters as possible, if that doesnt work, I really do think cheating will be their next alternative. The media, big corporations, and the repugs dont want things to change and I think they will do anything they can to make sure it doesnt.

Re: November | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:41 pm EDT

Link

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By becky for obama May 26th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

Remember, too, that the media is owned by big corporations - NBC by GE, ABC by Disney, CNN and CBS by Time Warner. All these corporations have a vested interest in keeping the public uninformed - i.e. GE gets defense contracts for jet engines, war materials etc. That is why you don't see any hardhitting, investigative reporting about the war and profiteering. The media was complicit in allowing the Iraq War because all the execs saw were ratings. War! Wow, yeah, embedded journalists, everyone will tune in! How much can we make off advertising??
It's disgusting. Those wonderful young men and women dying and being permanently disfigured/maimed for oil company, corporate profits. And instead of giving those young men and women a pay hike and a new GI bill and proper medical care when they return what does this administration do - give them a moment of silence at 3PM. This is a slap in the face to all our veterans. And I blame the media for not doing their job, for trading their integrity for profit.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 7:44 pm EDT

and the supreme court decision was nothing compared to the 90,000 voters that were 'caged' (of course illegally) in FL in that election. 90,000 votes. think it was an accident that the TX firm was hired and intentionally sent this list--KNOWING that it was NOT the same people identified on their list--to FL Katherine Harris? i don't for a second.

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

The bad part about all of this is it has already started and we havent even gotten into the GE yet, votes being thrown out, states trying to make changes in the middle of an election year to their election policies like proof of citizenship etc..., this is gonna get nasty, finding a way to stop this is gonna be key in preventing it, but it is gonna require voters across the US to start filing petitions and lawsuits in their own states to delay any and all changes until AFTER November, and to also where paper ballots are used to force the election boards in all states to make sure there are enough ballots for everyone so that we dont have people being given blank paper to post their votes on and then have those vote disqualified.

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

Somebody, we can do this. We have determined, organized, people in all 50 states. We educate ourselves, and we mobilize. We need to start now!

Without the right to vote we are not a democracy.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT

sing it Tamsin!!

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By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger May 26th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

Voter education is critical; everyone who is volunteering and registering voters should be sure that they know the details of their states election rules from now (don't wait till November). Prevention is better than cure and an informed electorate is the most powerful weapon of democracy.

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By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT

Yeah, this concerns me big-time, too...

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

Hey guys, we have NOTHING to worry about in this department. Barack's team is SERIOUS! I volunteered in Indiana and he had an attorney at EVERY voting station who would not let them turn voters away unless it was completely legitimate...and if something did happen they were right on it! Notice how voting stations stayed open later whenever they tried to pull some crap like "running out of ballots", or "turning people away."

We will be on top of things for sure....especially looking at how well they countered the corruption in the primary. That's why our donations are sooo important. Unfortunately fighting the Republican corrupt filth costs and because we are standing up to them TOGETHER as decent Americans, they won't cheat us, NOT THIS TIME.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

that is critical; so is being sure that the machines are programmed properly AND that random audits of all elections happens. period. and most states have no such measures in place, regardless of what the legislation says. our state just passed legislation that we have paper ballots with an auditable tape when votes are electronically counted; but there is nothing in the legislation that provides for any sort of audit; a frequency, a trigger for an audit, nothing.

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:36 pm EDT

Unless the auditing happens simultaneously, it is meaningless. Seriously once you start researching all the voting machines, laws, and problems, you feel as though you have fallen into the rabbit hole.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

yuh. once someone concedes...too late to audit. and thousands of votes would be a significant enough margin...and the chain of custody is AWFUL in most states. blackboxvoting has excellent documentation of those issues in NH.

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By becky for obama May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

An attorney doesn't do any good if the actual voting machine is rigged. There was a great documentary on HBO I think about this and how it impacted the Ohio vote in '04. Votes for Kerry that went for Bush, votes for Kerry mysteriously not counted. The repugs, who are always crying about democracy and patriotism, are the first ones to be against any kind of reform at the ballot box. Wonder why. The entire process needs to be the same all over the country, everyone should get a receipt, and all hard drives should be , programmed, installed and monitored by indepenent commission, not left to the likes of Diebold.

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By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

Are mail-in ballots any safer? Seems like Oregon's system of Mail In Only was successful....who on this blog knows about this?

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 9:11 pm EDT

Unfortunately there are problems with signature verification--or bogus verification that is.

Please, if you want your vote to be counted visit blackboxvoting.org to find out about the vote in your state.

Also, watch hacking democracy or American blackout--both great films.

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT

The problem was not with voting machines (that are constantly tested for accuracy during the voting period) it was with ballots (chads and dimples and missing ballots, etc). The machine that reads those ballots were inaccurately reading ballots. But the Obama camp is so well organized that identify their supporters before they even go out to vote, so they have a pretty good sense of how many votes they should get out of a particular district. If the turn out is high, yet this number does not reflect their extensive research, they will NOT concede until they fully investigate what is occurring. They do this MID DAY, hours before the polls close. Then once again towards the end. When I say they have it under control, trust me, they do. Just go and volunteer and canvass and you'll see exactly what I mean.

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

ALMOST FORGOT...That's another reason why it's SOOOO important for us to call! ALL OF US! The more people we reach and identify the higher the accuracy of the campaign's numbers.

WE ARE SOOO IMPORTANT TO THE CAMPAIGN! All of us, whether we're out canvassing or calling from home. We are really the change that we've been waiting for. If we don't want "Recount" occurring again in 2008, make those calls, volunteer, it's up to us everyone, it's really up to us.

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

All good points, and yes to some extent they do know exactly what the level of support is ( I have been involved in this process) BUT the machines, even the optical scanners are easily tampered with and you will not know until the votes are tabulated.

There is much to say on this topic but I suggest watching these two very short videos on youtube to get a glimpse of what I am describing.

A vote hacker's testimony
Link

Optical scanner memory card hack with a special cameo by the NH programmer.
Link

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By Grandmama4Obama May 26th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

That is REALLY good to hear!

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By Cyn May 26th 2008 at 9:28 pm EDT

I'm from Oregon. It's safer in terms of fraud, but I think it keeps some people from voting. It's easier than you think to see the ballot, mean to get around to it, and just never get it in on time. I know several people here who said they did that. (Not me, there was no way I wasn't going to get my vote in for Barack!).

For some people, a certain day when they all know they have to get out and vote helps. It keeps them from meaning to get around to it, but it never happens -- because there is such a greater sense of urgency in a live vote.

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By Cyn May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

I'm from Oregon. It's safer in terms of fraud, but I think it keeps some people from voting. It's easier than you think to see the ballot, mean to get around to it, and just never get it in on time. I know several people here who said they did that. (Not me, there was no way I wasn't going to get my vote in for Barack!).

For some people, a certain day when they all know they have to get out and vote helps. It keeps them from meaning to get around to it, but it never happens -- because there is such a greater sense of urgency in a live vote.

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By Grandmama4Obama May 26th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

Me,too, and this is a great reason to register unregistered voters and encourage people to vote early!

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By Phil May 26th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

Here is one idea that can help restore confidence in the voting process (a bit too late for November, but needs to be addressed as soon as possible).

To add transparency to the results, satisfy individual suspicions, and use GRASSROOTS action to make sure votes are counted accurately, the individual voter needs to be able to verify that his or her vote is included accurately in the total.

At the voting booth, you should be given a receipt that shows all your votes. If you vote on paper, the form could say "Press firmly" and you could take home a copy of your ballot. If you vote with a machine, it could spit out a receipt just like an ATM machine.

After the votes are counted, the election board should post all votes on a web site and you should be able to match up your receipt with a vote in the total.

Personally, I would definitely like to know my vote was counted. And I could ask my friends to check theirs, too!

This does not solve all problems, but look how our process works today -- I go to vote and then never really know if my vote got counted correctly (ouch).

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

I LIKE your method.. Is it original with you or "they" talking about this?

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By Phil May 26th 2008 at 10:12 pm EDT

Jean, I "made this up" but would not be surprised if someone else came up with it before me. I have a write-up with examples and reasons and so forth, and have sent it to a few people. I really think it is an important idea and I am trying to get others to take a look at it.

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By Czarina Jacqueline O'Boomer - "O' beautiful, for spacious skies" May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

Randy - Keep firing us up all the way from now to November! I agree with every word you wrote.

John McCain | Report to Admin

By Randy from Escondido, CA May 26th 2008 at 7:19 pm EDT

Barack Obama's best argument to John McCain that will get him elected is: If we stay in Iraq our economy is going to go into a depression. The recession we are now in has little to do with earmarks as John McCain likes to believe, it has to do with the billions of dollars we send everyday to Iraq (no matter what some moronic economists try and make us believe). Republicans will understand this argument and jump on board. The administration can't spin this crap anymore. The economy has gotten too bad and people are pissed off.

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By Debbie for Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:20 pm EDT

Some good thoughts!!

Good evening | Report to Admin

By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch May 26th 2008 at 7:20 pm EDT

Obama family.

I am hanging on my deck on a beautiful spring evening, beer in hand thinking of all the people I ahve loved and lost. I have some tunes on the cd. But I had the urge for something special, and popped in here to the You Tube for this.

Its been a while, but always good:

Link

Enjoy

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By Denisein NY May 26th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT

Thanks for posting this; with all this campaign has gone through, it's great to go back to the foundation of what this improbable journey is all about.

I with this would be Barack's speech the night of the last primaries!

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By Denisein NY May 26th 2008 at 7:31 pm EDT

oops--wish, not with :)

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By Arlene in Maine May 26th 2008 at 7:30 pm EDT

Thanks! I NEEDED that!!!... :D YES...WE...CAN!!!

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By Judy R. May 26th 2008 at 7:32 pm EDT

This is such a great video. Never tire of it. And almost 8 million views now! Yes we can!

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By Patty May 26th 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

Wow, it's hard to believe that is nearing 8 million views - always makes me feel better.......

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By Peggy May 26th 2008 at 7:41 pm EDT

Thanks so much for posting this. It for me was the beginning of my excitement about Barack becoming our next President!!

Blog Posts | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 26th 2008 at 7:20 pm EDT

Obama's Memorial Day Remarks Text Link
Obama VP: MT Gov. Schweitzer? Link
Memo To Obama HQ -- Post-Oil Communities Link
Clinton + FOX + Denial + Absurdity Link
Secret Service Notified of FOX Threat Link
Immigration Raids Sully Our Nation Link
Lou Dobbs DeLOUment Link
Barack's Wesleyan Speech Text Link
Grim Future for McCain Link
Give Spin Its Due -- We All Do It Link
Rep. W. Patrick Goggles Chooses Obama Link
Reckoning With The End of Oil Link
Hillary Clinton's Assassination Speak Link
Complete Obama Speech on the Americas (With Video) Link
Peggy Noonan on Hillary Clinton Link
Did Obama Say NO to Clinton VP Query? Link
McCain's Upstart Problem Link
No More Slack for Hillary Link
Memo to HQ -- Address CULTURAL Divisions Link

Money Bomb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 7:20 pm EDT

Fundraiser “MONEY BOMB” Today

… and this one is Rocking now!

Pam, Obama08NOW, came up with a wonderful idea to “Money Bomb” a blogger’s personal fundraiser. I was the fortunate recipient of her first “Money Bomb.” Pam is taking a break from the blogs, (understandably so). We all need a break from time to time.

Respectfully, I am calling for a surprise holiday fundraiser “Money Bomb” for Tracy In CT

Tracy is a fabulous blogger that always adds a special *** Sparkle *** to the blogs. She is emblematic of all the good this blog is, and can further be.

Her fundraiser goal is $2,500 but she is currently $1,473 short of her goal

*** Whoops !!!!!! Make that $668 short of her goal. $805 in already today! ***

*** Me (my family) will donate $450.00 into her fundraiser as soon as the first person donates any amount into her fundraiser today *** (THIS IS DONE)

Here is the link to Tracy’s fundraiser ------------- Link

It’s all for a great cause! How about $5 or $10 or anything you can afford to donate.

What ‘ya say folks? How about we take a shot at it!

Who’s with me?

Great !!! … Many have joined in! $805.00 already donated today! Can we ramp it up just a little. Please?

We can do this!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

It was 51 contributors and now up to 66. Way to go.

We can do this.

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:00 pm EDT

It is Done! Tracy is over the top at $2,522.00

Woooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo

Amazing!

Call PR | Report to Admin

By Sowmya May 26th 2008 at 7:24 pm EDT

Call PR(Spanish), SD and MT.
Do You Speak Spanish? Help call Puerto Rico!
By Marion Noble - May 23rd, 2008 at 12:36 pm EDT
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Next Primary is Puerto Rico on June 1st.

Help close the gap in Puerto Rico. We need Spanish speaking volunteers to call voters in Puerto Rico. Contact Benjamin Bates, (Team Deliver Puerto Rico for Obama) at 415-533-2570 to obtain call lists and script. Thank you!

Oh, Snap! Major Bloggage Today! | Report to Admin

By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 7:24 pm EDT

We're going through blogs like they're going out of style, everybody! The Pant-Suited Wonder wishes she had a follwing as cool and with it as us!

We rock! :)

Oh, if you haven't written MSNBC standing up for Keith yet, please take a moment to let them know how much we appreciate his going out on a limb for us, and that we support him, his Special Comment, and Countdown, 100%. He's getting a lot of flack from Camp Pant-Suit for Fridays well-deserved smackdown. Thanks! ;)

countdown@msnbc.com
letters@msnbc.com

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By Lois in VT, who's got hope~ May 26th 2008 at 7:49 pm EDT

Here's what I wrote:

Dear MSNBC folks:

I watch Countdown faithfully because Keith Olberman is a patriot who practices freedom of speech guaranteed in our constitution. He says things on the air that need to be said, and must be allowed, in order for our democracy to work. This is why Jefferson and Franklin made sure they had a free press that was not owned by the people in power. We must not suppress the truth of what is going on or it will never change. Please look at your consciences and remember why you became news people. If not to inform and take to task those who are doing injustice, then why bother?

I will continue to watch and support Countdown and Keith Olberman, and if he is removed, I will stop watching MSNBC altogether, as his show is the only reason I watch it now.

Keep the True Patriot!

Lois~

Re: Oh, Snap! Major Bloggage Today! | Report to Admin

By David - LA May 26th 2008 at 8:04 pm EDT

Here is what I wrote to Countdown@msnbc.com:

Keith,
Your Special Comments on Friday were AWESOME!!! I am in total agreement with everything you commented on and I thank you for your honesty and true integrity! It is journalist like you that the World needs! You are a rare jewel; you tell the TRUTH no matter how politically incorrect it may be and I applaud you for that! Stay true to who you are and keep reporting the facts because we look to you for the facts and look up to you as a renegade!!! Countdown is #1!!! You are a breath of fresh air and light in the midst of a darkened NewsWorld!!! Keep up the EXECELLENT Work!!!

Thank you,
David

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By David - LA May 26th 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

letters@msnbc.com is not a valid email but countdown@msnbc.com is!!! Let Keith O know how much we love Countdown and agree with his Specdial Comments!!! He spoke volumes and everything we are all feeling and thinking!!!

Thank you Keith O!!!

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By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

"Mrs. Olbermann" I think you need to change your name/blog handle because, for one thing, you're probably not the real Mrs. Olberman, wife of Keith, if he even has a wife, and two, you spelled Olberman with two n's and it only has one....

Who are you really?

Re: Oh, Snap! Major Bloggage Today! | Report to Admin

By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

She just likes him is all.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 9:53 pm EDT

Bad news Patty, you just pulled a Dan Quayle faux pas by attempting to correct someone's spelling when they had it correct. Keith spells his name with 2 n's at the end.

Re: Oh, Snap! Major Bloggage Today! | Report to Admin

By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 10:10 pm EDT

Well, it's been my handle here and elsewhere for quite some time, and given that there is no Mrs. Olbermann (yet), other than me, I'm not stepping on any toes, as far as I know. This is the first complaint so far. I'm sure Keith will let me know if he's got a problem with it, since I've used it on his own blog.

Who am I really? An longtime Barack supporter and loyal Countdown viewer. How 'bout you?

Nice to meet you. :)

Senator Obama is now 49 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 26th 2008 at 7:25 pm EDT

DELEGATES COUNTDOWN

TOTAL DELEGATES needed for the nomination 2,026

Senator Obama Total Delegates 1,977

0 PLEDGED DELEGATES needed for a majority (of pledged delegates)

49 TOTAL DELEGATES needed for the nomination

Link

Obama is ahead net 160 pledged delegates, and TOTAL net 195 delegates.

TOTAL remain Delegates

jun 1 Puerto Rico 55

jun 3 Montana 16

South Dakota 15
_____________________________
TOTAL 86 pledged delegates remain to be chosen

TOTAL Super Delegates - 797

Obama - 317.5 - Clinton - 282.5 = 600
_____________________________
TOTAL - 197- Super Delegates remain

Link

TOTAL - 283 - pledged plus Super delegates remain ....

Link

Senator Obama is now 49 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 26th 2008 at 7:26 pm EDT

Three Hawaii Superdelegates for Obama; Delegate Countdown - 49 To Go

The AP reports that Obama has picked up three superdelegates from Hawaii...

Obama now needs only 49 delegates for a majority!

Link

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 26th 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

TOTAL - 283 - pledged plus Super delegates remain

Senator Obama Total Delegates 1,977

49 TOTAL DELEGATES needed for the nomination

HRC Total Delegates 1,782

HRC would need 244 delegates to be at 2,026

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By Nov. 5th 2008 "Mission Accomplished," Ben from Monroe, NY HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!! May 26th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT

What the Democratic Candidates Need to Win

Link

Re: Senator Obama is now 49 delegates away from winning the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination. | Report to Admin

By Liba May 26th 2008 at 7:44 pm EDT

It is amazing to see how close is Senator Obama to the nomination...

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By Liba May 26th 2008 at 7:44 pm EDT

It is amazing to see how close is Senator Obama to the nomination...

Inspired | Report to Admin

By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

I write the blogs here everyday and seldom if ever write. Today I have to express how much I love all of you and especially our next president. Looking at the pictures of the native americans and PR americans makes my heart leap with joy. To view the countryside of PA during the train tour....what beautiful country. Oh my god, the view of Montana and Oregon is to die for. We have such a beautiful country. Experiencing as barack as toured it makes me feel at one with some many fellow Americans.

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By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 7:29 pm EDT

correction: read the blogs everyday.
3rd time I have blogged in a couple of months.
2nd time FIRST
Cool beans!!!!

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By Robinann from nj, who thinks Senator Obama has the integrity of Atticus Finch May 26th 2008 at 7:32 pm EDT

Hey Jeannie

Love you too! Cool chilly beans :)

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By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 7:30 pm EDT

Hi Jeannie,

Thanks so much for all you do for the blogs and Barack!

Yes, we are!

Re: Inspired | Report to Admin

By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

Awww...I thought you meant you write these blogs! :) No matter, still glad for all you do, and for supporting Barack!

Re: Inspired | Report to Admin

By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 7:38 pm EDT

I mainly read and listen to you guys everyday.
I donate, canvass and am a district and state delegate for Obama. I will be on the ground this summer turning Va into Barack country.

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By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 7:42 pm EDT

Congrats on your delegateness. :)

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By Jeannie "Make Three Wishes on Her Bottle of Hope for One and All" in PA May 26th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT

Nice name!

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By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT

Same to ya!

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 26th 2008 at 10:04 pm EDT

Jeannie, I'll be joining you in VA. I'm in Chesterfield County. I had my "baptism by fire" when I volunteered two weeks in NC prior to their primary, one week registering folks and went back the last week to GOTV canvassing! See you soon.

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By MT - Melisa KS May 26th 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT

This primary season has truly allowed us to get to know each others' key issues and needs. It establishes a picture of why we need to listen to each other more, work with those across the aisle and develop solutions that will serve all Americans.

We have a really cool country!
And thankfully our next POTUS will be a great leader.

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By Lisa in Eugene May 26th 2008 at 7:55 pm EDT

We love you back!!!

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By Doris from MD May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

Welcome delegate Jeannie, please accept my friends request!

Re: Inspired | Report to Admin

By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

Definitely...
I'm in No Va

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By Janise from Maryland says YES WE CAN! May 26th 2008 at 8:49 pm EDT

We love you back Jeannie!!

Thank you John Melvin! | Report to Admin

By pyxe in MS May 26th 2008 at 7:27 pm EDT

Thank you for your service and for your support, Mr. Melvin! Your smile put a smile on my face today. :-) And I can't pronounce or spell Zibig... Brez... xxx (Z. B's) name either! :-D

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By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 7:42 pm EDT

I think Zbigniew Brzezinski was Carter's National Securtiy Advisor. Jon Stewart had trouble pronouncing his name too. It's a tongue twister! 57 scrabble points! Thanks Mr. Melvin for your service.

Link

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By pyxe in MS May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

LOL! I missed that episode. Thanks for posting, Chickadee! :-D

Plea | Report to Admin

By End The War May 26th 2008 at 7:30 pm EDT

THIS IS IMPORTANT MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE:

From: Carla Mays

Date: May 26, 2008 2:00:58 PM PDT
To: California Obama Pledge Delegates

Christine Potthast
Paul Currier

Subject: Please Help w/ Puerto Rico
> >
Hello Fellow Obama Supporters and Delegates from San Juan, Puerto Rico!!!
I am calling on ALL of you to help me and Team
Deliver Puerto Rico for Obama.
We need your help with lodging, rental cars, gift
cards to support our ground game in Puerto Rico. We need your help to win in Senatorial Districts 3-7, current called Hillary Country! This is because for the most part we have been MIA! Help us cover the
island. A bad showing will have consequences at
the Convention and In November. Spanish speakers are watching this Primary to help Them decide on the General Election! They are the minority majority in the states, so let's set the stage for a victory with Spanish speakers.
I for one do not want to go to the Convention
with the Spanish
> > speaking argument looming over our heads.
> >
> > Right now I need help with change this around by sponsoring:
> > Weekly Rentals of lodging and cars for Volunteers in the South, West and East of the island
> > Gift Cards for supplies, gas and tolls
> > Obama Campaign gear

Call Christine Potthast Rainer, if you can help at
713-984-1699!

> > Our Spanish speaking organizers are like the
> people here in PR, and they need all of us to support them as they stump for Barack. Get
> > them to work in the critical areas for Barack. If we don't ask for the Puerto Rican peoples vote we won't get it!
> Bring organizers to help Puerto Rican grassroots organizers in the East, West and South of the island today.

Sincerely,
> > Carla Mays, MPA
> > Team Leader, Team Deliver Puerto Rico for Obama
> > District Obama Pledge Delegate CD 50

Thank You | Report to Admin

By Janice from Austin, TX May 26th 2008 at 7:31 pm EDT

Thank you, John "CareBear" for your service to our country and your support of Senator Obama.

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By Gaze May 26th 2008 at 7:42 pm EDT

Yes, thank you so much John for your service and your support!!!

Go Obama!!!

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

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Printable Obama Signs | Report to Admin

By Dan May 26th 2008 at 7:32 pm EDT

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

*** Puerto Rico for Obama *** [ Link ]
*** South Dakota for Obama *** [ Link ]
*** Montana for Obama *** [ Link ]
Obama '08 [ Link ]

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

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

Listening to our Veterans | Report to Admin

By SFT May 26th 2008 at 7:33 pm EDT

Senator Obama is doing such a marveloue job of listening and understanding the needs of veterans. It is wonderful that he can be so empathetic and willing to act.

On this Memorial Day and for the past 62 years this Day of the year has been especially poignant since my Dad was a B-17 pilot who flew 35 missions over Germany and then died in a tragic plane accident just as the war ended. He wrote at least one letter every day of his service to our family. My sister, who was born three months after his death, and I are transcribing each of the more than 400 letters onto the computer and eventually USB sticks etc. We call our loving task--The Suitcase Letters--since they were in a suitcase for all of these years. Until now we couldn't bear to read them because they made us so sad. Now we are reading them in the knowledge of WWII and its contrast to our current wars.

I know my father would have embraced Senator Obama and his Presidency. Even in 1943 as a 26 year old he describes how other men are characterized by slurs whether black, brown, German and other ethnic groups. It is astonishing to me that he challenged such things at his age. One of the things that he mentions is that when he was an Air Force cadet German POW's did their laundry.

So on this Memorial Day I still mourn my father and I am so full of HOPE that Senator Barack Obama will become a President of whom my father would be proud.

Keep HOPE shining.

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By MT - Melisa KS May 26th 2008 at 8:07 pm EDT

Thank you for taking time to share this important part of your life.
~ MT Melisa

Honor our Military | Report to Admin

By joe ruwe May 26th 2008 at 7:36 pm EDT

As we honor our military today, our fallen soldiers, of every generation, I pray that we will end our hyper-aggressive war-mongering ways.

Invasion and occupation of foreign countries based on scaring and lying to Americans is a disgrace of epic proportions.

Personally, I believe the "war on terror" is a complete fraud perpetrated on the world by a handful of powerful international criminals.

Not a single soldier more should be asked to die for this unjust exercise.

9/11 was the single event that started this global terror catastrophe and was never fully investigated nor properly explained to the world.

Since the 9/11 Commission explicitly asks for us to continue to research this event and shed light on that day, I have written this essay and I will repost it here.

It breaks my heart that troops continue to die everyday in this illegal, immoral war of choice that is rapidly being revealed as the fraud that it is.

Link

Joe Ruwe

(dedicated to my late grandfather D. Bader, Vietnam vet)

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By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 26th 2008 at 8:18 pm EDT

Hi Joe thanks for that post. As John Melvin said, soldiers will do the very best job they can, but what they expect is to be told the truth, not lies.

BTW, I found a good article on how speculators are driving up the price of oil -- posted it as a comment on your Oil blog.

ROLL CALL!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 7:36 pm EDT

Thank you to those serving now and to those that have served in the past. Thank you for making the great sacrifice.

- A humble and grateful American in Manchester CT

GOOD READ ! | Report to Admin

By IdigObama May 26th 2008 at 7:38 pm EDT

Arianna Huffington

Unmasking McCain: His Reactionary Record on Reproductive Rights

Link

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

Any woman that votes for him is taking 100 steps backward from all the freedom we've fought for in this country.

Re: ROLL CALL!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Obamacan May 26th 2008 at 7:41 pm EDT

Happy Memorial Day from Canada!

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By Carey from Kentucky May 26th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT

Greetings from Kentucky. Today I honor my father who passed one year ago today in March. He served in the US Army right after high school in the late 50's and sixties. He also served time in the National Guard 2123rd Batallion in Kentucky. I also honor my brother who served in the army stationed in Germany in the late 80's. I honor their service as well as the millions of other Americans who have sacrificed for their country. I would also like to honor those who have been left behind - the wives, the husbands, the children, the parents, the siblings of those whom have paid ultimate the price of having their loved one taken from their lives. They have been the pillar of strength and courage enduring all that has been placed at their feet. We are forever indebted to them. May the Lord's grace and mercy endure you through out today and always.

Silently reciting the Lord's Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven,
Thou will be thy name,
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread,
as we forgive those who trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass againist us
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil,
for thine is the kingdom, the power, the glory
forever........ AMEN.

Re: ROLL CALL!!!!!! | Report to Admin

By Carey from Kentucky May 26th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT

*today* should be omitted and ultimate was in the wrong place but you know what my heart was saying.

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By Barb ~ Blogging to Back Barack's Back May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Simply a beautiful tribute Carey.

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

Amen Carey Amen!!!!!!

GREAT EVENTS! | Report to Admin

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seems the shoe is on the other foot | Report to Admin

By In the tank for Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:38 pm EDT

BC was lamenting the fact that his wife was receiving no "respect". He was stating this on one of his stump speeches in PR. Now, I ask you, was it not that long ago that he was saying that the primary campaigns were a contact sport and you had better "suit up" if you wanted to play, and to add to that, what was the "if you can not stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Gosh, now all this whining about "no respect". Seems a comedian had a whole skit about the very subject. Am I reading this wrong, but what is up with that?

Re: seems the shoe is on the other foot | Report to Admin

By Liba May 26th 2008 at 7:48 pm EDT

It must be very hard for Clintons to accept their defeat... A few months ago they were sure of the nomination....

Re: seems the shoe is on the other foot | Report to Admin

By Tammy May 26th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

I think they're getting exactly what they deserve.

Sen. Clinton started her campaign with her a$$ on her shoulders telling us all that we would go to the polls and vote for her because she was "inevitable" and she was "in it to win it."

Well, I think it's perfect that not only is she not going to win it, but she is going to lose it by a very slim margin. That's worse than losing big. That's why she can't let go because she's so close. It's driving her crazy. But she deserves what she's getting.

She was very nasty in the beginning. She thought she didn't have to work for it.

Both Clintons have humiliated themselves. They refuse to let go because they know what's coming next. The minute she concedes the media is going to be all over them with their million campaign mistakes. The media will yell from the roof tops "Obama pull the biggest upset in American politics."

The Clintons are not looking forward to the ridicule that's coming, but they deserve every bit of it.

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By Marie Fontaine May 26th 2008 at 8:18 pm EDT

Oh yeah, and then they have to face the music in California with the Peter Paul case too. Maybe they will even wind up in jail. That's why they are fighting so hard. They need to win so they can pardon themselves.

The Clintons are respect-impaired | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT

Sen. Obama has more years of public service as an elected official than Bill Clinton's wife.

Yet on the campaign trail and in his interview with Charlie Rose, where he warned America that electing Obama would be a 'roll of the dice' he has frequently been disrespectful of Obama:

Bill Clinton: The point I'm trying to make here is that this really -- this whole election will be determined in part by what you think a president's supposed to do, and whether you want a president -- and what do you want them to do based on what they have done. And whether you think it matters that in theory, no experience matters. In theory, we could find someone who is a gifted television commentator.

Charlie Rose: You think? [laughs]

Bill Clinton: And let them run. They'd have only one year less experience in national politics. And so, you know, so I'm just saying -- but I don't want to be flippant here. There are a lot of people who honestly believe what you have done for other people in your public life --

Charlie Rose: Or your private life.

Bill Clinton: Is completely irrelevant, but what matters is what you symbolize."

I ask all of the people here who have phonebanked, donated and worked for Sen. Obama: did you do it for a symbol who is as qualified as a gifted television comentator?

Bill, who I admired once, now annoys me to the core of my soul.

Re: The Clintons are respect-impaired | Report to Admin

By Cyndy in CO May 26th 2008 at 8:18 pm EDT

The movie "Primary Colors" was about the Bill Clinton primary campaign for the presidency.

Now maybe it's time for a movie called "True Colors."

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 26th 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT

A great kos article talking about this.

Link

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By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift May 26th 2008 at 9:17 pm EDT

Faded Glory!

Re: The Clintons are respect-impaired | Report to Admin

By JQ May 26th 2008 at 10:16 pm EDT

Are Bill and Hillary really lawyers, they must be the worst lawyers in the country.

Salon & Political Trivialities | Report to Admin

By SFT May 26th 2008 at 7:38 pm EDT

This is really an excellent article Link

It tells the tale of why we need to keep reminding journalists that substance matters. This old woman also believe that substance matters when we use our voice on this blog.

Keep HOPE shining.

Re: Salon & Political Trivialities | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

Agreed!!!

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By Ca4Obama May 26th 2008 at 7:55 pm EDT

Will he is one to talk about respect. He has never respected her and the most importantly the people of this nation. But then again "just words".

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By Leah in CA May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

Thanks for the link; I agree.

Also, thank you for your post about your father. My uncle was on the Arizona in Pearl Harbor. Although I never knew him, I get sort of wistful, wondering what his life would have been like!

Now firing up the coals... | Report to Admin

By Dale (Man-in-the-Kitchen) in Idaho May 26th 2008 at 7:40 pm EDT

Now that the ribs have been marinading for a couple of hours, we'll want to start our briquettes before too long.

In case you missed it, I posted my pork ribs marinade back a few blogs on Caitlin's "Wolf Point Office Opening" blog. You can find that post about two-thirds of the way down.

As promised, I'll tell you the trick of starting briquettes for your barbecue. I am an elitist in this respect and I never use a gas grill - briquettes only.

First, you need to save back some of the ash from your previous barbecue and have a good little "carpet" of ash in the bottom of your barbecuer (I like the kind that have a lid that closes.) The ash will insulate the bottom of your barbecuer and keep the bottom from oxidizing and rusting out.

Above the ash, I place the coal grate, then build a 3/4 round, circle wall of briquettes, leaving a small open area in the middle. I use lighter fluid, but I NEVER squirt the fluid on the briquettes because it will make your food taste like lighter fluid. Instead, I squirt the fluid in the center of the semi-circle into the ash below. Then light the wet ash. Leave the barbecuer open while the coals start. They will be ready (outsides white) in about 30 minutes.

Then spread the briquettes (about 2 deep) evenly. Put your ribs on right away while the briquettes are good and hot and close down the lid. By closing the lid, with the top vent open, the smoke will keep the briquettes from flaring up and burning the meat.

I guess I'd better start my coals soon. Now don't be late for dinner.

Blackwater Cartoon | Report to Admin

By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 7:43 pm EDT

Obama mentioned Blackwater today when answering questions. Here is a Blackwater Cartoonand a Politics 08 Cartoon
Blackwater Business School

Link

Fully Vetted Politics 08

Link

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By Lisa in Eugene May 26th 2008 at 7:58 pm EDT

What did he say about Blackwater? Any links?

Thanks

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

Lisa..... Barack answered a question from the crowd concerning Blackwater, I don't remember all he said but he said it is a very expensive program that has to have some better oversight, etc...

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT

Sorry Second Link is not working.
Let's try this one.. I think I had a space in the other..Sorry

Fully Vetted Politics 08

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By pyxe in MS May 26th 2008 at 7:43 pm EDT

On Saturday, Senator Obama received an add-on Superdelegate from Wyoming.

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He is Rep. W. Patrick Goggles of House District 33 in Wyoming and is member of the Northern Arapaho tribe.

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I sent him a short "thank you" note on Saturday and got a reply today. Just wanted to share his message. :-)

'I support Senator Obama for my children, grandchildren and their future. I have "hope" and "YES, WE CAN"!'

Rep. Patrick Goggles, HD 33
State of Wyoming

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By Joe May 26th 2008 at 7:45 pm EDT

Hey Obama Nation,

I listened to Liz Trotta's 'apology' and to be quite honest I did not find it sincere at all. Please you all look and tell me if I am listening and viewing it correctly.

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By Mrs. O. May 26th 2008 at 7:52 pm EDT

Hrmmmmm...pretty wishy washy and condescending, IMO.

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By A Rebirth May 26th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

Mmmmm - yeh I have to agree with you. I got a very queezy feeling in my gut listening to her 'sincerely apologize' for her comments blah-blah-blah. Even the guy speaking with her was a pain in the arsenal; I really do not like him at all (in fact, almost everyone on that channel makes me want to just make them all disappear from cable news.) That Murdoch fellow has a lot to answer for - he has some nerve as a naturalized citizen to be so critical of blue-blood Americans don't you think?

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By Acorn from Texas May 26th 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

I think it was ok. I listened to her comments yesterday and it seemed to me she was hammering HRC and not BO. In other words she though the comment by HRC was inappropriate no matter how she meant it.

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By Lois in VT, who's got hope~ May 26th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

That arrogant look on her face says it all. She has no intention of apologizing the right way, which is directly to Michelle and Barack! I am in no way satisfied with that apology unless it comes from a jail cell!

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By T. Perry May 26th 2008 at 7:58 pm EDT

I thought it was pretty sincere. She sounded like she knows what a huge mistake she made and she very clearly apologized for it.

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By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

I watched your link. I'm sure Liz Trotta won't be voting for Obama (McCain I imagine since she works for FOX), but I thought her apology was decent and sincere. Trotta did a much better job than HRC's "apology" IMHO.

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By Obamacan May 26th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT

She apologized because of all the pressure that was put on her...... that's what a apology to try to save your job looks like.

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By joy May 26th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

at least she apologised. What did all the pressure on HRC do, she didn't apologise to obama and supporters, instead they decide to blame obama again for reacting.

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By Just another Dreamer (Jersey Girl ) May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

The problem is sincerity she should have mentioned Barack Obama by name in her so called apology she had no problem mentioning his name in her intitial comment. Grrrrrrrrr! These people aren't journalist they are puppets.

The American public needs to wake up the World don't hate us for our freedom they do because we don't see the World and our place in it. What our Country say and what our Country does behind our backs and right in our faces. The world gets real news like BBC of the impact of this illegal war in Iraq and even the righteous war in Afghanistan we get tabloid news.

Today I celebrate the fallen and living heros of the Armed Service men and women who bravely sacrifice for our Country. Including my Grandfathers, Father, Uncles and brothers.

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 26th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

I listened as well and, quite frankly, it sounded like it should have started with "On advice of counsel..."

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By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

lol....your'e probably right. "and to save my a$$"

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By Cindy May 26th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

I do think that Trotta was made to apologize but in doing so, she did a fairly decent job at it. She seemed sincere enough to me so I will let that one go. I think she did realize she made a huge error and felt stupid and that comes across. I say we let this one go, unlike HRC's which was an insult of an apology.

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By Kathy From Florida May 26th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

She seemed sincere in her apology. At least, she said she was sorry. Big mistake on her part, but Trotta owned up to it. I say let's move on. She got the message loud and clear. Job well done by the Obama Nation!!

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By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

Uh...let this go???? Hillary and now Liz Trotta mention that they are thinking about (and in Trotta's case, she said assassinate "both Osama and Obama if we could" and laughed) the possibility of assassination, and we should let this go??? NOT.

Hillary is definitely the most severe, in that she explicitly implied that since Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in JUNE after his nomination, thereby making him unavailable for the presidency, that something similar could happen to Barack...and that was her answer to why she's staying in the race!!!

C'mon people!

Apology or not, Liz Trotta must be kept off the air, if not fired completely. She has been put in a professional position, speaking to the public, so you can imagine that she has been trained, coached, or warned about how to get her verbalizations right. Mixing up Osama with Obama has been a classic ploy of the anti-Obama people from day one. Accident or not, it cannot be tolerated.

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By Herschel.Corpus.Christi May 26th 2008 at 10:38 pm EDT

Where does Fox News stand?

Resignations have been called for for far lesser offenses.

What is their position?

They have a responsibility when words go beyond the First Amendment.

What actions have they taken?

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By End The War May 26th 2008 at 7:46 pm EDT

This is a poll from Puerto Rico. Pereception is everything. HRC has now taken the lead. Go vote in spanish (votar) just find BO name. You can only vote once every 24 hours.

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By Shiva May 26th 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

keep voting, it is almost even now:

Barack Obama
5969 49.7%
Oponent:
6040 50.3%

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By Liba May 26th 2008 at 7:53 pm EDT

You can vote only once... I tried again.

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By Von from Omaha May 26th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

clear your cookies and vote as many times as you want

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

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By patty May 26th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

I just voted and Barack is in the lead!

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By Shiva May 26th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT

So, it switched.
It is still close.
Keep voting, if you did not.

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By Randy from Escondido, CA May 26th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT

so it's okay for our economy to become a third world banana republic because of one mans crusade for oil? I'm sorry, that is not a cause any soldier should be proud of fighting for.

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By Keith - "Who Moved My Cheese?" May 26th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

Brad,

Why is it, that individuals like yourself, come to this website and spew your non-sense. Honestly, do you think you are persuading in anyone here to change their allegiance?

Yours is a very flawed logic and premise. But then again, I would not expect anything less from someone like yourselve, who believes that whoever your candidate is he/she is the right choice for America.

Also if we honestly believe that you had an ounce of intelligent discourse, then we would be more than willing to openly discuss your concerns. It is people who much like yourselve, is part of the problem and definitely not apart of the solution.

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By Veritas May 26th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

Sir, may I point out that on Memorial Day we recognize both our service MEN and our service WOMEN.

Women have served and sacrificed in our military since the Revolutionary War, both in support positions and in operational positions.

Respectfully,
an active duty woman in the military

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By A shameless hopemonger... and an unabashed truthmonger May 26th 2008 at 10:04 pm EDT

We do not honor our sevice men and women when we sen them off to die or return home maimed on the basis of a lie. Nor do we honor them when we fail to provide them with adequate health care (including mental health care) rehabilitaton and reintegration in their return.

Nor do we honor them when we continue to stop loss them deployment after deployment and then fail to support their educational opportunities after their terms of service.

So pardon me if don't buy your argument. I believe that Sen. Obama is in fact equipped to lead these men and woman (and by the way, I believe the military has a strong chain of command an leadership structure - generals, Joint Chiefs, etc. Presidents aren't expected to make every tactical military decision; as SEn. McCain himself has said, military experience in not a required prerequisite to be president).

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 26th 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT

Anyone who can pitch in for Christine's (No Distractions Obama) fundraiser, PLEASE DO. It will be a wonderful birthday gift for one hard working, Obama gal. We love ya Christine! She is soooo close. C'mon people!!!

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By Liba May 26th 2008 at 7:51 pm EDT

It is pretty close, and it does not predict much... But anyway thank you for the link. It was fun to vote for Obama on Spanish website...

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

Christine has worked hard for this campaign, and has put up with more than any of us can know in her canvassing. she's one of the true obama superheroes!! if i weren't maxed myself she'd have some of my cash.

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 26th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT

Thank you Martynurse, you are one of the best yourself. :)

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

(blushes) awww ty!!!

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By Patty May 26th 2008 at 7:47 pm EDT

Has anyone seen the new Obama pens? Make nice graduation gifts!! Link

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By Liba May 26th 2008 at 7:49 pm EDT

Thanks for the link. I will buy those for my co-workers....

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 26th 2008 at 7:48 pm EDT

Sooo Obamas- I hope you've all had a sunny happy Memorial day.. Now for a huge laugh at the expense of right-wingers everywhere~

Apparently there are some that would like to put a "turbine" on BO's head (trust me this IS funny)

Diary at DKos (and happy laughing):
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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

The "morans" are everywhere.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:01 pm EDT

Actually Jim B it's maroons! (Or was that macaroons? Mmmmm, I love a good macaroon!)

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 26th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

I'm still laughing~ took me forever to figure out why on earth they'd want to put a turbine on his head.. this election might end up being just tooooo ez!

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By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 8:14 pm EDT

It's a secret part of his clean energy strategy - head turbines for everyone.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

Too funny!!!

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By marti May 26th 2008 at 8:09 pm EDT

omg that was funny...the little wind turbines were hilarious!

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By Women in Canada - Congratulations President Obama May 26th 2008 at 8:11 pm EDT

*falls to the ground (again) laughing*

That's a classic!!!!!

Too funny!!!

Gees, this blog is the best...

Obama supporters are world class!!!

Yes You Can!!!

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By Czarina rhiannon hussein aka le chat May 26th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

Thanks for that. I've been grading for days, and days, and days . . . really needed a good laugh. Laughed so hard I almost had an accident. :)

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By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

You know what makes me really angry? That they think Obama would be stupid enough to be a Manchurian candidate--and not change his name. I mean Barry Hank O'Bannon--now there's a Manchurian candidate. LOL

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 26th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

excellent point.. I mean what is wrong with these repugs.. do they think we think they're stoooopid???? :P)

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By Debbie UK May 26th 2008 at 7:50 pm EDT

Why should any public official encourage people to join the army? That's the army's role.

I'm uncomfortable with any politician pushing young people to go fight in the army. But it's only Blitzer. I bet no-one takes any real notice.

I wish the vid above could be a an ad. It's too long though. That's the problem with 30 second ads, you don't get a good picture of people.

Anyways. What a nice guy.

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By RTV in St. Paul. This election is for JFK, MLK, and RFK. Bring it home. May 26th 2008 at 7:52 pm EDT

CNN website has another non-story about how the mention of Obama at a Hillary Rally resulted in some boos. Well I've got news for CNN: that happens hundreds of times a day with any mention of Hillary, on this blog, and in the real world. Boo hoo !

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 8:07 pm EDT

Ok here is one for you, if we need to drill within our own shores so badly and stop depending on foriegn oil, why not restart the thousands of wells already in place in the US that were producing very well but were shut down because it was cheaper at the time to get it from overseas.

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By Keith - "Who Moved My Cheese?" May 26th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

Because Brad lacks the foresight to see long-term solutions as oppose to immediate short-term fixes. Again a flawed and ill-thought out premise.

Evidently, Brad does not have like minded individuals on the McCain website, remember he is the candidate that knows nada about the economy. It is all about war, oppression and occupying other peoples countries in the name of "Demoracy" or our own "Self-Interest".

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By Randy from Escondido, CA May 26th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT

the democrats have been supporting drilling off the coast of Lousiana and Mexico I believe, just not the Arctic Wild Life Refuge. Though you would have to check my facts. The problem with nuclear power is you have to dump the waste somewhere and no state wants it. Believe me I'm not a big fan of most democratic or republican politicians. My biggest problem is with politicians from either party who align themselves with special interests and are thus corrupt. This, John McCain has recently done despite saying he is a reformer and supporter of Election reform. He's been flip flopping like crazy recently.

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

Obviously Brad in not a member of our military..so it's easy for him to sacrifice a stranger's life for oil when it's not his families or his own.

Leaving Iraq is not surrendering, we have already won. We have already done all that we need to do. Hussein as been caught, the Iraqi government is set up. Iraq is now in a civil war. It is against our Constitution to interfere in a country's civil war.

Saying that leaving now is surrendering is just verbage used by corrupt Republican politicians in order to get votes further appeasing the lobbying oil companies who need us to stay there a few more years to sure up more profits. Use your own logic, your own wording....who are we surrendering to if we leave...the Sunni's or Shiites, Al Quaeda? The Iraqi government WE set up? Sadam Hussein (who we went in for)? Whom?

If we continue and finish the war in Afghanistan and dismantle Al Quaeda who is now STRONGER because of our "distraction of Iraq" THEN we can say we have won. Our war in Iraq is finished..our war in Afghanistan needs to begin.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 26th 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

Brad should talk to my son about "surrendering". He's fought a year in Bosnia, eighteen months in Baghdad and is going back in Nov. Or Brad served his country for over 20 years as my late husband did, then he could speak with authority about "surrendering".

Better yet, if Brad thinks leaving Iraq would be surrendering, he should suit up right now and go on over...they're taking anybody they can get these days, even using a form of drafting by implementing "stop loss". I find that the "brave, patriotic" folks who think it would be afailure to get out this war are almost always those who haven't served, don't have any relatives who are or have served!

Brad, you can go to the recruiting station in Richmond or down to Ft. Lee.

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By Cheryl from Boston Feels the Gift May 26th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

Frankly, we are now advancing through Columbia with a "created" tiff with Equador that cuts through Venezula--which causes Venezula to react to our new brethen Columbia (drug lords) who will allow us to put a base on the border of Columbia and Venezula--which of course Venezula doesn't want and then we have our Overt excuse to do as we "will" with Chevaz--uhem, and volia we then own all the OIL in our "backyard".

(Iran-contra affair still rides high with our wanting the original 100 year want of the San Juan River--hence the Iran-contra affair. And now we demonize Chavez so we can steal their oil!)

Watch for this--whilst our heads are always twisted towards the mid-east--the tricks are being played in C. & S.America... Keep posted!

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:48 pm EDT

Sometimes I wonder if it's all a highstakes gang war going on. Drug Lords {Clintons] against the Oil Lords...with occasional cooperation between them when it suits a mutual purposes.

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By Anthony in N.C. May 26th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

Brad,

It is pretty sorry of you to vote against or for someone because of a party. John McCain does not have the Executive experience and his military experience as POW does not qualify him to be the leader of the free world. If POW experience is what qualifies a person to be a leader then President Clinton, President Reagen, and both President Bush Sr and Jr. should not have been president.

Since I am in the Natural Gas business in North Carolina, it has been the Republican Senators who has led the fight to keep companies from drilling off the shore of NC and building a LNG faciltiy offshore.

Just maybe if we had not gone into Iraq, the oil prices we are seeing would not be as high. Second, maybe if we were a little more concern about the strength of the dollar, the long term view of the economy instead of corporate greed, and if the middle class was at the fore front of this current administration, the economy would not be as in bad of shape.

Instead of you being blind by bias based on fiction, please become more informed.

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By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

Before the invasion of Iraq, oil was $24 a barrel.

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By berkelbees feels the winds of change May 26th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT

Brad,

My children have to live in a world where the natural resources have been exploited. There are other answers other than oil to solve our energy woes.

Solar and wind.

Electric cars
Public transportaion
Railroad

Do not think the oil companies will lower prices if we open up exploration and find more oil resources here. That is naive.

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By Amanda from Ormond Beach, FL May 27th 2008 at 10:16 am EDT

There is a limited amount of oil in the world. At some point in the near future, the world's accessible supply will come to an end. Why use up ours first? Until we have a viable alternative, we should continue to buy oil from overseas and keep our oil in the ground for a future reserve. You just think it is bad dealing with foreign suppliers now. Can you imagine the negotiating position we would be in if we had already used ours up?

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By Carole@www.Americans-Away-From-Home.com May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

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By Karen from Vt May 26th 2008 at 7:56 pm EDT

Way to go care bear!! That was an inspiring piece!

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By David - LA May 26th 2008 at 7:57 pm EDT

For those who did not have the GREAT FORTUNE fo viewing Keith O's Specisl Comments on Friday, Here's the video!!!

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He says it ALL; everything we are feeling and thinking!!! He read our mail!!! Pass it on to everyone in your email address book!!! It is worth the WORLD seeing!!!

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

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By SFT May 26th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT

Now this is a wonderful analysis of "white working class voters" and what the Superdelegates should be looking for...Link

I certainly enjoyed reading it and found the information straight forward and substantive.

Keep HOPE shining.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:05 pm EDT

I just wanted to repeat what has been posted many times over that Clinton only won about 34% of the white working class voters himself (sorry can't remember the exact numbers) so their argument that Obama can't win because he won't get those voters is CRAP! And in terms of his election, he was definitely helped by Ross Perot. So they need to stop with the BS!!! Don't get me wrong--I really hope that we are able to win a lot of the "Clinton base" over. And it will be interesting to see how Bob Barr impacts the race.

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By pyxe in MS May 26th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

Good arguments. Thanks for posting!

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

I like it.

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By Chilean Observer May 26th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

Nice article.
The latest Rasmussen poll of Pennsylvania shows Obama beating McCain 45% to 43%. He loses among men (I suppose many of them are these 'blue collar'), but he wins among WOMEN by 9 points.
So, it's all about that counterbalance ;)

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 26th 2008 at 7:59 pm EDT

Good evening Obamaland...

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By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 26th 2008 at 8:00 pm EDT

I haven't been reading the blogs much for the past few days, so probably missed it. How much did Obama and Clinton take in for the month of April? Or where can I find out? Thanks.

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 26th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

Hello michelle. I havent been on that much myself, but I do believe it was 31mill

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

And HRC took in $20 mil but I think that's still how much her debt is so. . .

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By ♦♦♦ Crystal of NC ♦♦♦ May 26th 2008 at 8:10 pm EDT

Thank you mia for the info....

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT

Hi Crystal! We started the day together and now it looks like we'll be ending it the same way! ;)

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By In Obama I trust May 26th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

I think that HRC camp is not truthful in their numbers.

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By kandy cane May 26th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

It's not only the numbered!! They are not truthful about ANYTHING!!! Honesty is not a part of their psychology!!!! Their philosophy is to USE PEOPLE, and DISCARD THEM, after the people did the job they were expected to do!! Look at Mark Penn: He more than likely is still waiting for his last PAY CHECK!!! The only two people they care about are BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON!!
If only the American Voters that support them could understand what they are all about - Barack Obama would have won this nomination hands down
month's ago!!

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By Von from Omaha May 26th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

31 for obama, about 22 for clinton, 18 for mccain

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By Andrea - President Obama Supporter May 26th 2008 at 8:10 pm EDT

Obama 31.9 Million.

Clinton 21 million, so her team says -- we do not know if that includes the money she loaned her campaign in April.

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By The Traveler May 26th 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

They got 21M right after PA, so when they reported it last week, they were already back in the RED, and who knows how much!

Gloria

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By Andrea - President Obama Supporter May 26th 2008 at 8:13 pm EDT

Michele,

We appreciate all you have done for the campaign and our country. Thank you.

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By Lisa in Eugene May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

I read somewhere, can't remember where anyone got the link? that she is now 31 mil in debt. So much for the touted Clinton fiscal responsibility...

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By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 26th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

Oops, I meant May (I seem to have misplaced a month somewhere). We should have the numbers for May by now, right? Thanks to those of you who answered about April.

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By Michele from Huntington Beach, CA May 26th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

OK, I really don't mean May. I meant May report for month of April, which I just found on the FEC website. If I'm reading the reports correctly, Obama raised 32 million in April, owes 2 million, has 46.5 million on hand. Clinton raised 27 million, owes 19 million, has 29.6 million on hand. I can't figure out how much of this is reserved for the General Election.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 26th 2008 at 10:51 pm EDT

Hijacking but it's for a good cause...this is the last week in the month. It's important that we show that BO's support (financial) is not waning. Be good to keep the new donor numbers up as well (twist some relatives' arms!)

DONATE....DONATE....DONATE.... DONATE....DONATE...

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By Safe and Happy Holidays to All... "Yes We Can - Yes We Did" May 26th 2008 at 8:02 pm EDT

At last after 6 decades or longer we will have a President that listens to and cares about our US Military Veterans!

We have a great GOTV effort here in SD... Any calls you can make in, or to our state will help. That hrc group Link is bombarding our state with media ads of all forms...kind of a sad situation, considering our state has such a small population.

We need more from BHO in our state like another visit/event in Rapid City or Pierre featuring Barack and Michelle...would seal or at least garner him most of the dem vote in this red state! Most women I have talked to by phone, only seem to know of that hrc Link person.

Michelle is so dynamic, she could easily sway the middle aged and older women vote if she has the time...to visit again or show up and do a couple of big events with Barack!

Consider Donating to the BHO fund raising page: Link
To Empower Obama to restore our Country within itself and our Image throughout the World!

Please Pray and offer your wishes to the Great Creator or our/your God that Uncle Teddy will make it through this new challenge in his life once again.

With some/any kinda help, I will volunteer and or travel anywhere to help the BHO campaign until the General Election is WON!

Feel free to add me as a friend if you like...

Thanx, Rob
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By Gloria in L.A. May 26th 2008 at 8:06 pm EDT

I read that Obama is going to have a technology officer to stay in touch with the electorate via the net. And Obama's fundraising list was so large the fec couldn't process it.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:10 pm EDT

hoping he picks me lol. and yeah, so many donors we didn't all fit on their spreadsheet!

Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 8:08 pm EDT

Do you think Bill is a victim of Hill's wrath. I can't imagine him dealing with her. She is like a steam roller. I am sure she presses the hell out of him whenever she wants. He is well aware of losing his half-way decent legacy...
I just feel bad for him....not her! She's evil, but I don't beleive he is. He has to be catching hell.

Re: Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

I'm not so sure that he's not just as bad. Did you see his remarks in Puerto Rico?

Here's a preview:

Bill Clinton also suggested some were trying to "cover up" Sen. Clinton's chances of winning in key states that Democrats will have to win in the general election.

" 'Oh, this is so terrible: The people they want her. Oh, this is so terrible: She is winning the general election, and he is not. Oh my goodness, we have to cover this up.' "

Clinton did not expound on who he was accusing

Link

Re: Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 8:19 pm EDT

Perhaps they are truely a: BILLERY. cut from the same clothe.

Re: Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

He is as bad or worse than her. Having been a student of presidential elections for decades, he knew all the rules going into this game and tried to change them.

He supported a lawsuit to stop service workers from voting onsite in Nevada. He agreed that caucuses are undemocratic.

He's claiming that she's winning the popular vote and the general. He aids and abets racially-charged appeals to voters. He says that if Hillary is not the nominee the democrats will lose in November.

He's brilliant and uses his intelligence to mislead and for maximum harm. That's a pretty close definition of evil.

Re: Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

HC has ruined any legacy BC might have had/he's even catching blame for her problems.

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 26th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

I don't feel bad for either of them. Bill and Hill are the most calculating politicians of all time. They are the most power hungry people and will stop at nothing to get what they want. They are equally as smart and manipulative, and have no remorse for those that they trounce along the way. Why should anyone feel "bad" for these extremely weathly politicians? They've been living off of our backs for 35+ years!!!!!!!!

Re: Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By kandy cane May 26th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

Poor Bill!! BOHOOOOOOOO!!!!

Re: Bill and Hill | Report to Admin

By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

Monica Lewinsky had it right..."Down with Clinton!"

Cheers to John in Iowa! | Report to Admin

By AnnetteTN☺ May 26th 2008 at 8:10 pm EDT

Thank you, John Melvin, for your service to our country, and for your continued service to support Senator Obama - that was an awesome video!

Re: Cheers to John in Iowa! | Report to Admin

By Steph from Cambridge May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

And what a cute, adorable American man! Love his tattoo, and his beautiful little daughter and all.

Steph from Cambridge

All the latest | Report to Admin

By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 26th 2008 at 8:13 pm EDT

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Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Carol from Birmingham, AL May 26th 2008 at 8:15 pm EDT

I watched the Situation Room (for the 1st time) today and Wolf had Roland Martin and a couple of other correspondents on. BC actually is saying that his wife needs more time!!! Time to do what??? I couldn't believe my ears. So now what does he want to do? He said that the he has never seen such bad mistreatment of a candidate ever before as the media has done his wife. Are you kidding me? He must know that the SD's are favoring BO and now he's crying that they need more time. This is insane. Of course, the panel lit into his a@# about the whining.

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Deb in MN May 26th 2008 at 8:18 pm EDT

Didn't Bill Clinton say earlier that politics is a contact sport and if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen?

Now he's whining about mistreatment of his wife?
Pffttt!

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

LOL and they had the nerve to accuse Obama of whining in an earlier stage of the campaign. I am getting a serious neck ache from having to constantly shake my head every time I read something about them!

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By jeannie May 26th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

They played the right-wing conspriacy throughtout the his 8 yrs in the Whitehouse. Now, a left-wing conspiracy. The victim...whinner.

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Dave from NYC May 26th 2008 at 8:29 pm EDT

Don't worry about it. It's just their final flame out. No problem for us. We going on to the general, full focus after June 3.

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 9:40 pm EDT

I feel a need to re-post this:

Andrew Sullivan has an interesting post on his blog today. (copied below) It suggests that the timing of the May 31 meeting of the Rules Committee should be postponed. I think this is an idea worth pursuing.

Here's the blurb from the post:

"The timing of the May 31st DNC meeting to consider the status of the Michigan and Florida delegations seems to be particularly bad. Obama is less than 50 delegates away from crossing the nomination goal line. From the Puerto Rico, South Dakota and Montana primaries he will likely get 80% of what he needs, and then less than 10 super-delegates are likely to push him over - on June 3rd.

With success for Obama likely on June 3rd, what could the May 31st DNC meeting do? As far as I can tell, nothing useful.

If they seat the delegations, then the goal line has been moved when Obama is 98% there.

If they do not seat the delegations, then this gives Clinton an excuse to "fight to the Convention" in August.

I think the only rational thing the DNC should do on May 31st is to agree to postpone the meeting for a few weeks.

Obama could then claim the nomination, Clinton could be pressured to concede, and then a rational agreement on seating FL and MI could take place."

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By MagaPac May 26th 2008 at 8:34 pm EDT

What does Bill Clinton know about respect????

1. He cheated on his wife! (not once, twice....)

2. Disrespected his daughter, family, AND the White House!

3. He has disrespected both, White and African American voters.

4. He lied under oath during his impeachment!

Sorry Bill, I supported you for 8 years, but you have lost all credibility. You are barking up the wrong tree.
What dictionary are you reading? Look up the word respect (especially where it says "have due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others"

Try looking up the word "integrity" while your at it, or better yet, just follow Barack's example!

Bill Clinton, YOU GIVE US A BREAK!!!

Now, back to my carne asada on the grill!

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:44 pm EDT

Um Martha I have to quibble with your first point, more like untold numbers of times! And more disturbingly there has been more than one accusation of him forcing himself on some of them.

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Cindy May 26th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

Mmmmm, carne asada on the grill!! Can I have your recipe? Or can I come over?

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Amy - Who says trust in the good and let evil destroy itself May 26th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

Amen, amen ,amen!!

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By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 26th 2008 at 8:36 pm EDT

Here's an onloine article...CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!!!! What next????..............

AP(May 26) - Former President Bill Clinton said that Democrats were more likely to lose in November if Hillary Clinton is not the nominee, and suggested some were trying to "push and pressure and bully" superdelegates to make up their minds prematurely.

"I can't believe it. It is just frantic the way they are trying to push and pressure and bully all these superdelegates to come out," Clinton said at a South Dakota campaign stop Sunday, in remarks first reported by "ABC News."

Clinton also suggested some were trying to "cover up" Sen. Clinton's chances of winning in key states that Democrats will have to win in the general election.
" 'Oh, this is so terrible: The people they want her. Oh, this is so terrible: She is winning the general election, and he is not. Oh my goodness, we have to cover this up.' "

Clinton did not expound on who he was accusing.

The former president added that his wife had not been given the respect she deserved as a legitimate presidential candidate.

"She is winning the general election today and he is not, according to all the evidence," Clinton said. "And I have never seen anything like it. I have never seen a candidate treated so disrespectfully just for running."
"Her only position was, 'Look, if I lose I'll be a good team player. We will all try to win, but let's let everybody vote, and count every vote,' " he said.

The former president suggested that if the New York senator ended the primary season with an edge in the popular vote, it would be a significant development.

"If you vote for her and she does well in Montana and she does well in Puerto Rico, when this is over she will be ahead in the popular vote," Clinton said.

"And they're trying to get her to cry uncle before the Democratic Party has to decide what to do in Florida and Michigan," which Clinton said the party would need to do "unless we want to lose the election."

The current requirement to claim the Democratic presidential nomination is 2,026 delegates, a formula that does not take into account delegates from Florida and Michigan, whose contests were not sanctioned by the party because they moved them up earlier on the primary calendar.

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By MT - Melisa KS May 26th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

does it occur to anyone that BC is just trying to get the news story to change from Obama has <50 votes to victory...

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 10:58 pm EDT

Of course..........

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By Cyndy in CO May 26th 2008 at 8:41 pm EDT

"I can't believe it. It is just frantic the way they are trying to push and pressure and bully all these superdelegates"

From everything I have heard and read, this is precisely what the Clintons themseleves have been doing all along. I feel very certain that after the dust settles, when Obama has the nomination in hand, we will be hearing a lot about what was going on behind the scenes.

Can you just imagine how many tell-all books are going to be written?

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 9:45 pm EDT

Yet another blunder by the Clintons. How can this bs by Bill do anything but mess up Hillary's campaign ?

Is this another disguised attempt by Bill to sabotage Hillary's political career?

If you look at all the things he's done that have backfired on her (and him), it might be easy to conclude that they are actually in a bitter battle against each other.

As soon as Hillary has made a little headway...Bill jumps in with something ridiculous and totally laughable. He shines the floodlight on their fairytale!

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 10:59 pm EDT

The supers know who is doing the bullying........

Re: Whining!!! | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 26th 2008 at 11:02 pm EDT

bULLYING SUPER DELEGATES?? He should know. That's the only thing that has kept HC in this race this long when she has no chance to win fairly, Bill's bullying the supers!!

Remember in Feb. after super Tuesday when "asked" the SDs to "freeze", and not endorse to give HC time then! And they all froze until John Lewis came out. Even N. Pelosi shifted her position until the famous Bob Johnson letter/blackmail letter. That's when Pelosi went back to "it's pledged delegates" and she has maintained her stance since.

Bullying, blackmailing, bribing, whether with money or positions, those are what the Clintons do best!

Swing on by...... | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 8:16 pm EDT

Well, Dale in Idaho provided us with some yummy ribs so if you guys can get up off your lawn chairs and head my way I have a sundae bar set up...... come on over and make your own sundae!!!!

I am waiting......

Re: Swing on by...... | Report to Admin

By AnnetteTN☺ May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

Hey, Tracy - I think I can still make room for a sundae! LOL, I'll be there in a bit! Yummo - lots of ooey-gooey hot fudge on it...! :D

Re: Swing on by...... | Report to Admin

By 73071 May 26th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

Keeping Political Peace at your Cookout from NPR
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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

Hi Tracy, love the picture of your family on your donation page! The girls are SO cute!

Dale sounds like an excellent cook! And thanks for the sundaes!

Re: Swing on by...... | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 8:42 pm EDT

Thanks Mia!!!! Those kids fill my heart and make me work harder for the future President Obama.

Now pull up a chair and add extra whip cream if you like! =)

Re: Swing on by...... | Report to Admin

By Cindy May 26th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

Boy, between Dale's bbbq ribs, magaPac's grilled carne asada and your sundaes, I AM STUFFED!!
Thanks all for the great food and thanks to John Melvin for his serivce to our country and for his support for our wonderful Sen. Obama.

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By Simone from Richmond, TX May 26th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

You are so wrong for that. I'm sitting here craving some ice cream. I have a heel spur and it really hurts when I walk but I really want that ice cream now. Thanks alot!

Re: Swing on by...... | Report to Admin

By Jean May 26th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

Comfort yourself that Barack wants us all to be healthy and probably lose weight for his health plan. Sorry about the heel spur though. Really cramps your style though, huh?

APPRECIATION: GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS | Report to Admin

By Ton from Mountlake Terrace, WA May 26th 2008 at 8:17 pm EDT

MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR VETERANS
WE LOVE YOU ALL
THANKS FOR KEEPING US SAFE
WE ARE MOST GRATEFUL
GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS AND
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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By MT - Melisa KS May 26th 2008 at 8:21 pm EDT

You can say that again!

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 26th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT

Thank you for saying it Ton. I second it! We all thank each and everyone of you. from the bottom of our hearts. The goes for your loved ones as well.

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By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 26th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

Sorry about my spelling. Eyes are going all crazy today.

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:36 pm EDT

Beautiful Ton! Thank you for posting this.

McCain's pastor-1 min airtime; Rev. Wright-1 month airtime | Report to Admin

By Tsee from Los Angeles, CA May 26th 2008 at 8:20 pm EDT

I'm not letting this go! You all want to know why Hagee gets less than a minute of airtime while Wright got what seemed to be a year? Well the real reason isn't profound at all. If you take this poll, you'll find out pretty quickly:

Link

Re: McCain's pastor-1 min airtime; Rev. Wright-1 month airtime | Report to Admin

By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

lol

that's what i've said all along....boo!!

Re: McCain's pastor-1 min airtime; Rev. Wright-1 month airtime | Report to Admin

By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 8:27 pm EDT

Not nice!!!!!

TWO WINNERS: Barack Obama and John Melvin | Report to Admin

By CommenSensePlease May 26th 2008 at 8:22 pm EDT

John Melvin is a WINNER! He has a bright future. I think with his look, attitude, the way he talks, his smile he should consider a carriere in politics, for example, to start with representative for his electoral district.
He inspires confidence, honesty, integrity.
He has everything to succeed!

Re: TWO WINNERS: Barack Obama and John Melvin | Report to Admin

By pyxe in MS May 26th 2008 at 8:31 pm EDT

Indeed! Great smile, very charming and disarming. Glad he's on our team! Thank you John Melvin! :-)

Obama's Vision of Change | Report to Admin

By The EQualizer May 26th 2008 at 8:24 pm EDT

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Re: Coincidence | Report to Admin

By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. May 26th 2008 at 8:26 pm EDT

Yeah, HRC has got some weird mojo.

Re: Coincidence | Report to Admin

By MT - Melisa KS May 26th 2008 at 8:28 pm EDT

freaky!

Re: Coincidence | Report to Admin

By Steph from Cambridge May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

And then there's the WOMAN security escort riding on her motorcycle in the Hillary cavalcade who crashed and DIED....Hillary seems to bring a lot of bad luck to the ladies and the fillies.

Re: Coincidence | Report to Admin

By Carol May 26th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

Just say NO to VP. Thats all.

I'm so glad Keith Layed into her about her comment as far as RFK.

I dont want her anywhere near Obama.

Carol

Re: Coincidence | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 11:00 pm EDT

Barack won't be as pressured now to take her for VP.........

CHECK IT OUT | Report to Admin

By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. May 26th 2008 at 8:25 pm EDT

Cute article about some of our New York organizers and their valiant efforts.

Link

Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Alexandria from CA - Already Looking Forward To The Inauguration May 26th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

Hello Obama Family,

So, I've read the previous posts about Bill Clinton's latest ridiculous comments about his wife being treated unfairly and that she needs more time. Here's my gut feeling about what he and Hillary are doing:

Her "assassination" comments are lighting up a fire everywhere and they know it, so with Bill being the savvy politician he is, he is changing the narrative. The trick is to say something outrageous to change the subject.

Her comments were killing her chances for everything, including a possible VP spot. Bill is out trying to control the media's focus so the story isn't Hillary and her comments for the rest of the week before the last primaries.

He doesn't believe a thing he's saying and it doesn't matter as long as it stops the bleeding Hillary caused.

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Johnnie in Saratoga Who's Sane and Proud of her Country May 26th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

Hmmmm. Good point. Thank you.

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By MagaPac May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

Exactly Alexandria, the blogs everywhere on the internet are on fire over her statement, especially Huffington post. I believe they've had almost 19,000 posts!

HRC and hubby are praying this is not talked about tomorrow. (wishful thinking)
Dailykos also had an interesting write up on how and why it will be with us for a few weeks!

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Rob from Arlington, VA May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

Hillary's assassination gaffe will reappear as part of the storyline any time there is talk about Hillary or a Hillary loyalist being VP.

Hillary's advocates must be made to understand that Hillary's assassination gaffe makes it too dangerous for Hillary or a Hillary loyalist to be next in line to the presidency. As long as Hillary's people insist on talking about VP, then we must bring up the assassination gaffe to refute their arguments. The safety of our candidate is more important than their concerns about balancing the ticket or winning a particular constituency. Once the Clinton people stop pushing on the issue of VP, then and only then it will be time to let this story fade away.

Rob

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Jean May 26th 2008 at 10:10 pm EDT

You know what's too bad, we would be forced to try and make nice, if she would just let it go, instead she pushes and I mean PUSHES on to the detriment of the party and our chances in November. Barack has won fair and square according to all rules. It is more important that our winning candidate get to win in the fall than that she has her way.

Awhile back she said she like to think of herself as the "Goldilocks Candidate"...not too old, not too young, etc. just right. Well, remember what Goldilocks did? She broke the "just right" baby chair, ate the baby's "just right" porridge and took over baby bear's "just right" bed. Give us a break Hillary! Quit, while we have something left. We don't need another spoiler.

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

You have nailed it!

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Obamacan May 26th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT

I totally agree. For those of us who are politically savvy we cn see through the smokes & mirrors but as you know many just get the headlines and esp. the demographic that are their supporters will take his comments as gospel truth.

I guess this is partially why I am nervous.
This is getting exciting to see the end in sight for the Democratic nomination. I have to confess that I am nervous and I don't know why, except to say that I really don't trust HRC & Bill.
On the flip side I trust Barack & his campaign & I trust the American people and the superdelegates to do the right thing on June 3rd or shortly thereafter. I know that if Barack needs some superdelegates to put him over the top once they introduce the new # of increased delegates req'd incl. Michigan & Fla. that he has enough superdelegates in his back pocket that will come to the table for him.

Can you tell me why I'm nervous? ...or better yet please tell me why i don't need to be nervous.

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Patty in Colorado May 26th 2008 at 9:53 pm EDT

Bill's strategy (as described in the above post) isn't going to work because when June 5th comes along (the 40th "anniversary" of RFK's assassination) all of Hillary's comments are going to play a huge role in the media spew.

Re: Let's Not Be Fooled By Bill Clinton | Report to Admin

By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 26th 2008 at 11:11 pm EDT

And I intend to keep her comments alive by writing a super delegae each day stating how unacceptable it is. It goes to the heart of her unelectability, along with everything else she's done during this primary season, to include her pending trial!!!

We must keep it alive with the floks who really matter, the SDs. I agree the media will have to addressit if only on the anniversary date. If BO had said anything like this..., well, we all know. Just remember "bitter" which isn't even close!

Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By Trish - Working To Elect That One May 26th 2008 at 8:30 pm EDT

I've been silent for the last month because I have been taking a much-needed and long vacation to Europe, although I've been reading these blogs whenever I've had access to a computer.

Well folks, I am pleased to report that there is an Obama-mania across Europe. I had an Obama button on my handbag (and a few extras in it) as well as wearing my Obama bracelet the entire time. I have just returned home with no buttons and no bracelet, so crazy are people for Obama.

In Brussels, a restaurant owner almost screamed when she saw my button. In the UK, I parted with several buttons. In Germany, I gave away my favourite button and my bracelet. And everywhere we went, we were told time and again how much the world needs our man, and everyone wanted updates on the latest news. I met not one supporter of HRC, and of course no-one wants McCain.

I know this doesn't help our campaign over here in any direct way, but doesn't it feel good to know that America's standing in the world has improved dramatically even before Obama gets the nomination?

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By Cagey, a vigilant member of the Obama.Biden.Defense.League. May 26th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

It's encouraging to hear, thanks.

Re: Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 8:33 pm EDT

Trish it feels great to hear that. Thanks for the first-hand account.

Re: Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By 73071 May 26th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

So, from now on we can travel abroad with Obama-imunity from the "typical American" booing. I'll pack my suitcase with Obama shirts, buttons, etc.

IT makes since for the rest of the world to be crossing their fingers hoping we Americans get this one right.

Re: Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By Couldn't be happier with my new President! May 26th 2008 at 8:35 pm EDT

Welcome back Trish!

We love hearing about it. Thank you so much. It is WONDERFUL to know we have so much support overseas. No amount of support is ever too much! :)

I hope your trip was a great experience for you.

Check out:

Link

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

It is so wonderful to read about your great experiences! I have chills thinking about the prospects of regaining the standing in international esteem that we used to enjoy when Obama become POTUS!

Re: Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By Grandmama4Obama May 26th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

Now that's cool as heck. Thanks for sharing! :-)

Re: Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By Carol May 26th 2008 at 8:38 pm EDT

I'm so glad that he is loved overseas. The world and the US NEEDS this man.

Carol

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By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 26th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT

Welcome home Trish~ thanks for the great news.. I've always felt that the we need BO, not so much just for us here in America, but the world needs him too- he is every bit the humanitarian.. Now we really just need to do all thats possible to get him elected. Glad to have you back!

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT

It actually helps alot, the reputation of the US has suffered severely in other countries, the american people are embarrased by the way the world at large now sees us, for them to hear that the world would see us in a better light under Obama, it encourages them, and gives them hope that we may once again be better than what we have become.

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By Gaze May 26th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

I was in Europe in March and I met with a similar reaction. My family and I were discussing the primaries and Obama at dinner frequently. It never failed that someone, Italian, French, English, would interrupt our dinner with enthusiastic questions about Obama. The world is ready for change! Yes we can!!!

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By Just another Dreamer (Jersey Girl ) May 26th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

Trish great news my family and friends myself included have traveled to Europe and the Islands saying we were Canadian sorry Canada gotta do what you gotta do. No joking around our reputation abroad these past 7+ years have been brutal when traveling. Thanks Barack Obama changing our reputation around the world even before you take office.

Senator Kennedy | Report to Admin

By Lorraine May 26th 2008 at 8:32 pm EDT

Remember the Prayer Circle for Senator Kennedy on May 28 from 12-1.

This comment has been deleted due to offensive or inappropriate content.

Re: BOBBY AND BARACK | Report to Admin

By I don't want a nickname May 26th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

I think your letter is very well written. Definitely send it! I would feel strange using your words in my letters, but your post reminds me that I need to send some - at least to the remaining uncommitted supers in my state.

Re: BOBBY AND BARACK | Report to Admin

By Simone from Richmond, TX May 26th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

Excellent!

Re: BOBBY AND BARACK | Report to Admin

By Michelle "no distractions" in South Carolina May 26th 2008 at 10:34 pm EDT

All my thoughts spoken through YOU!

I would love if we could add signatures to this as a "collective group" calling for them to stand up !

The Clinton Chronicles | Report to Admin

By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

Can someone please tell me if The Clinton Chronicles are accurate?

Re: The Clinton Chronicles | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 26th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

yes they are accurate, the problem being they could never tie the Clintons to anything, but, anyone with common sense can see they paid dearly to have it thier way. and covered thier footsteps carefully!!

Re: The Clinton Chronicles | Report to Admin

By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

ok...because the day I watched them I had trouble sleeping when night time came.

Re: The Clinton Chronicles | Report to Admin

By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

i know what you mean. i used to dismiss all Clinton conspiracy theories. didn't want to listen to them. voted for BJC twice. but now i've seen too much evidence to ignore. i acknowledge i need to be more open to listening to my Republican friends....just as i hope they'll be open to me when i talk about McCain.

Re: The Clinton Chronicles | Report to Admin

By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 8:59 pm EDT

The film(s) were made in 1994. I don't know if everything in them is true. But there sure is some strong evidence of foul play. (Bush senior is also connected to the Mena drug smuggling).

Mena Connection Link

Vince Foster Link

Jim Web As VP | Report to Admin

By Mandy May 26th 2008 at 8:39 pm EDT

Hi everone, I just go an email re: this subeject which states:
Re: Webb's Wife is Asian: Not Going To Happen
This morning, I went through my morning rituals of reading all the
major political news of the day (starting with Eyes On Obama of
course, lol). And I came across a diary entry on DailyKos that I found
really insulting. The title was "Webb's wife is Asian: Not going to
Happen". For those who don't understand what it means, it was a post
about the diminished prospects of Senator Jim Webb becoming Obama's
running mate because his wife happens to be Asian.

For those who have read my posts before and know that I'm from Paris,
France, I should also say that my parents emigrated from Vietnam in
the late 70s. Jim Webb's "Asian" wife, as the diarist stated, is from
Vietnam as well. I find this diarist's perspective deeply personally
offensive, but I also believe that it is a baseless argument and I
will try and refute it on those grounds.

First of all, someone who is not willing to vote for Obama because his
running mate's wife is non-white, probably won't vote for Obama
because he is black! I don't believe that identity politics is
additive and that somebody would actually think to himself, "well I
would have voted for Obama even though he's black, but his running
mate's Asian wife is a deal breaker." The fact is Obama has a black
wife and black children as well as a half-Asian half-sister that he
publicly talks about. McCain has an adopted daughter from a Mother
Theresa orphanage (that has mysteriously disappeared from the campaign
trail, by the way), so I don't think that spouses and children will
become legitimate campaign issues.

I've stated why the "Asian" wife of Jim Webb probably wouldn't hurt
the ticket, but could it help? The diarist claims that Asians are only
found in high concentrations in reliably blue states. While it is true
that California and New York have a high percentage of the 11.9M
Asians in America, 10.9% and 5.5% respectively, they can be found in
strong concentrations in other states as well. Asian-Americans are a
key swing demographic in several purple states. According to the 2000
Census estimate, Asians make up 3.7% of the population in Virginia,
4.5% in Nevada, 5.7% in New Jersey and 4% in the reliably red

Re: Jim Web As VP | Report to Admin

By joy May 26th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

i don't understand this people. Obama has not even piked his vp yet, but they've started attacking the vp choices. They even attacked Kathleen Sebelius in another article.

Re: Jim Web As VP | Report to Admin

By Sheri~Freedom of Speech&Religion~Who's Sane *Obama~Biden* May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

I too saw that diary this morning, and just chose to ignore it and not bother reading. First off I've stayed away from an opinion on VP's.. mostly I guess because I'm actually of the mind that BO will choose THE very best VP for whatever HIS criteria is.. I say that based on this: He has run his campaign outside the box in every way- he has an excellent staff- but lets remember who picked this staff- HE did. He (imo) does not determine his people/ his administration based on gender, race or even (I believe) on religion. Yes he is very astute politically- but he is also open-minded and lives outside the tunnel-vision that so many others tend to make their decisions on. He sure as heck won't be against a VP because of the race of that person's spouse. What others might think (or write) is based on their own narrow perspectives. Not BO's. Luckily he is all inclusive.

Re: Jim Web As VP | Report to Admin

By IA for Obama ☮ May 26th 2008 at 9:02 pm EDT

I haven't read that DK diary, but it sounds like it is steeped in ignorance. True, for some bigots, ethnicity will matter all too much, but how many folks said Barack could never win because of his ethnicity?! That's an outdated and ignorant way of thinking, and to have it directed at a possible VP's wife is pretty twisted.

Webb isn't among my top choices for VP, for reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with his wife. But if he is Barack's choice, then I am certain he's the best person for the job.

Can't wait to see whom Barack picks. It will be yet another brilliant and inspired choice!

Re: Darkness out there | Report to Admin

By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

You stopped me in my tracks with this post. Had he not run I would be stuck in my delusion that as a long as a democrat won we would be ok.

My mind has been opened up this primary season and I am grateful for that.......

Re: Darkness out there | Report to Admin

By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

You're right. If it weren't for Sen. Obama's run, I would not have seen how ruthless they are.

McCain | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 26th 2008 at 8:40 pm EDT

McBush, now says he and Barack should visit Iraq together,,

Link

hmmmm? what do you think?

Obama'08

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Mitch Hussein May 26th 2008 at 8:42 pm EDT

Nope, Barack doesn't need to visti Iraq. He doesn't believe in this war. He doesn't need any convincing about anything...

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

Sounds like a great idea. Barack could make sure McBush got the parties to the civil war named properly so he doesn't look foolish this time.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Guy-----------Ohio May 26th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

yeah i can see it now, Barack would be helping McCain,

No john not "turds" ,,,"Khurds"

:) Obama'08

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

LOL :)

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

lol :)

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By Joe May 26th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

That would be fine. Bush-McCain will see that the troops are in favor of Obama by at least 70-30.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Mitch Hussein May 26th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

I wouldn't trust Haliburton people. With all this talk coming out about assanation, they could easy make it seem like an accident. Hell no...

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 8:59 pm EDT

Hell no!!!!!

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Carol May 26th 2008 at 8:44 pm EDT

I doubt the secret service would allow it and Obama doesnt need to go anywhere with McCain he will vist Iraq after he wins in NOvember and before his inaguration in January.

Carol

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By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

I think McBush wants to "show Barack around" as if McIraq is the expert and BO is the novice. I think it would be better for BO to stay here where the election is and spend the time pointing out how out of step McWar is.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Kathy From Florida May 26th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

Senator Obama doesn't need Senator McCain to show him around Iraq. Obama is not McCain's student, for goodness sake. If Senator Obama wants to travel to Iraq (and the Secret Service says that's ok) he could go after the nomination is secured. I had so much respect for Senator McCain ... but he seems like such a bully lately. Keep it up, Senator McCain, this general election is looking easier every day.

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By Cyndy in CO May 26th 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

McCain has always been a bully. Have you seen this letter exchange he had with Obama in '06? He is very, very condescending and ugly alpha male with Obama. It just extinguished any favorable feeling I ever had for him.

For starters:

"Dear Senator Obama:

I would like to apologize to you for assuming that your private assurances to me regarding your desire to cooperate in our efforts to negotiate bipartisan lobbying reform legislation were sincere."

Link

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By The Traveler May 26th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

McCain is a hot tempered bully, and an asshole.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Kathy From Florida May 26th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

Wow, thanks, Cyndy, for sharing this correspondence. Unbelievable. I know the campaign wants to stay positive, but hope they can get his bully-style of politics more into the open.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Cyndy in CO May 26th 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT

You're welcome, Kathy. Isn't this just truly stunning?

I do think McCain's bullying behavior has been a long-standing concern in the senate, and a lot more was being said out loud about it early in the primary. Many Republicans are very worried about his explosive temper. It seems less is said about it now as they have closed ranks.

I agree with the need to stay positive, but this is so important. Perhaps we can just keep things like this correspondence in the forefront and let his words speak for themselves. (And I will try not to editorialize so much as an introduction to it!)

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 10:12 pm EDT

I think it's because McCain is full of caca. He pretends like he'a a bipartisan guy for appearance sake, but in reality he's not. Either that or he's bipolar, which is what this letter shows imo. Can you imagine him dealing with a hostile leader and completely flipping and nuking someone? Scary, scary thought.

Obama should purposely get him riled up in a debate so we can see the multiple personality come out and him jump across the podium in attack mode....

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By Von from Omaha May 26th 2008 at 8:46 pm EDT

Great idea, then they go to a vets hospital together and talk to some young man who signed up last year and lost his leg in iraq and McCain can explain to him why he thinks he should have had to serve longer before we pay for his education.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By LW May 26th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

Do you think the amount of tuition is dependent on how many limbs you have lost? Is one enough?

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

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Why should Obama go back to Iraq except to maybe show the soldiers he supports them but not the war, our soldiers shouldnt even be in Iraq.

Re: McCain | Report to Admin

By Robby from Louisiana who loves the Middle Name Hussein and Believe in Barack Obama May 26th 2008 at 10:22 pm EDT

I say no to the double visit. At this point in the campaign I don't trust anyone of those McBushes with Barack, especially together in Iraq. Who knows could be a set up for sniper fire on the runway.

No visits with McCain
No debate with Hillary
No VP for Hillbilly

Say like Whitney Houston "Hell to da no".

Another viewpoint | Report to Admin

By LW May 26th 2008 at 8:43 pm EDT

This is part of a post on another blog. It made me see WV in a different way.

"...there are scores of people in the hills who have no internet or cable, and barely receive a good tv or radio signal. What they do get on the radio are often the (righty) Christian stations, and there is certainly no talk radio other than Rush, et al.

What I glean from this is that they may in fact be intelligent or even good-hearted people, but they have far less access to information than any of us on HuffPost. In other words, their evolution has slowed to a crawl, and while it may be unfortunate and sad that they don't see things from a broader perspective, it's not really their fault."

Re: Another viewpoint | Report to Admin

By Cyndy in CO May 26th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

And going to college, getting out and seeing the world and gaining new perspectives is pretty hard when you are poor.

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT

And remember too, they are people that their kids go without food, clothes and even medical care and so do they simply because they have no way to get to the local assistance offices or even food banks, their lives focus on short term goals, and some have even been taught through their parents that even though the help is there if they ask for it they could lose their kids, their homes and even their jobs. Not even 50 years ago if they tried to get help, crooked officials coerced them to give up their kids to wealthy homes so they could be provided for, instead of giving them the assistance so they could care for them themselves.

A refreshing Clinton supporter post | Report to Admin

By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

on HuffPo

"This may sound dumb, but as a Clinton Die Hard who once said he'd vote for Mccain, after watching Recount, and feeling the severity of that situation.....THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL I'D VOTE REPUBLICAN.

I may be dissapointed,I may feel that Hillary Clinton was the better nominee, but we all need to come together and show the republicans that we wont back down this time.

A Democrat in the Whitehouse in 08'

Yeah! I agree with his post that watching Recount brought up old anger and any Dem worth their salt will not vote (R) in Nov.! Thanks HBO!

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

Re: A refreshing Clinton supporter post | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 26th 2008 at 8:55 pm EDT

Do you have a link?

Re: A refreshing Clinton supporter post | Report to Admin

By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

Link

It is one of the blogger comments to her article UnMasking McCain - explaining why no feminist or democrat supporting HRC would want to support McCain because of his Reproductive Rights stance.

Re: A refreshing Clinton supporter post | Report to Admin

By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

If you missed Recount (like I did because I have no TV), here's two good alternatives that show voter fraud in the past two Presidential elections. I am now convinced GWB would not have been President twice without the rigging of the election system.

Hacking Democracy Link

American Blackout Link

sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By TOM SULLIVAN, MARYLAND, WHO WENT FOR OBAMA OVER WELMINGLY May 26th 2008 at 8:45 pm EDT

Wolf Blitzer more than ever is becoming a Obama hack!!!

I was watching him today and his tone and tenor is definitely hostile!!!

Waht is with him?

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By Joe May 26th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

He has a small pe..., I would start there and everything else can be explained.

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By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 26th 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

Omg....

lol

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 9:00 pm EDT

OMG! RFLMAO....LOLOLOL..Now THAT was funny....RFLMAO!

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 26th 2008 at 9:02 pm EDT

haha...yeah, when you live your life like that you're bound to be depressed and POd all the time...

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By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 9:03 pm EDT

LMAO!!! too funny!

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 9:39 pm EDT

Joe, shame on you for going there. Now that it is out there, it is probably true. . . .But you didn't have to go and humiliate the man!

LOL!

I told my hubby and he is howling with laughter and agreeing with you.

Hey, is that Rush's problem too?

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By Renée_Loyal Democrat from KCMO May 26th 2008 at 10:12 pm EDT

LOL!! I needed a good laugh!

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By Obamamaniac Jim B - Don't stand in the doorway - Don't block up the hall May 26th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

He is a sore loser. If your name was Wolf Blitzer you would be unhappy too. Funny thing is that he chose the name.

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Joe & Jim,
I can always count on a laugh when I read your posts. You guys crack me up!
Poor Wolf...he can huff & puff, but he can't blown our movement down!

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By Joe May 26th 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

Cool - glad we can bring a bit of levity to our blog; but I bet you money his is a little short in certain areas :-)

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By Tamsin May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

I think Wolf's problem might be one of levity...if you know what I mean.

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 26th 2008 at 9:02 pm EDT

Stature, for sure. The rest, I'll leave alone!
Started to say "won't touch that", but I'll leave that alone, too!
:0)

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

*ditto*
:)

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 26th 2008 at 8:59 pm EDT

lmao :)

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By Cheryl in Eastern WA May 26th 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

Lace, what does Imao mean?
Probably sounds dumb but I really don't know and I see it on the blog frequently..

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

It means "laughing my ass off"

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT

And what about Paul Krugman? He's an economist who has a regular column in the NY Times and I think he has hopped right on board the Crazy Train with the Clintons! I always thought he was very sharp and right on with his analyses (usually slamming the neocons) but I just do NOT understand what appears to be an almost irrational dislike for Obama. Anyway I can't take him seriously anymore.

Re: sadly, wolf blitzer is getting worse | Report to Admin

By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 8:59 pm EDT

I think CNN's Clinton bios is all about ratings and money.

They were very balanced in their coverage and comments until Obama got a big lead and it looked like the race was over.

That's when Dobbs and Wolf starting pounding Barack. It didn't happen before then.

It will be interesting checking their filings this quarter and compare to last year. I think we'll find the difference in ratings and revenue as a result of this primary going on so long is HUGE.

Truly makes you wonder. It's all about the buck-doesn't matter what happens to the people or country.

Re: Jim Web As VP | Report to Admin

By Mandy May 26th 2008 at 8:53 pm EDT

I personally think Jim Webb would be fantastic. And I don't want Hillary for VP.
I just don't trust her.

Re: Jim Webb As VP | Report to Admin

By Rob from Arlington, VA May 26th 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

Before the assassination gaffe, the reason why Hillary should not have been VP was because her approach to foreign policy is too much at odds with Barack. Now, of course, there is a much more important reason. Because of the assassination gaffe, having Hillary on the ticket would endanger Barack's safety itself.

There is a remarkable consensus among Democrats on domestic policy at this time - there is widespread agreement on the basic steps that need to be taken to undo the damage that Bush has done on the domestic front. I believe that the most important consideration will be for Barack to find a running mate who shares his approach to foreign policy.

Bush's extremely bellicose and inflexible approach has been an absolute disaster. Some Democrats, most particularly Hillary, are holding on to too much of Bush's bellicosity. They view Bush's failures as mostly being the result of simple incompetence. They do not understand how much Bush's failures are tied to the huge backlash in international public opinion caused by Bush's extreme bellicosity. Barack needs to select a running mate who understands the link between Bush's bellicosity and Bush's foreign policy failure - someone who understands how to correct course away from that counter-productive bellicosity without sacrificing genuine toughness. We need to trust Barack in making this determination.

Rob

I Should Feel Guilty But I Don't | Report to Admin

By Taliese Sweetie: a typical bitter elitist Republican who loves Obama & thinks WaSILLY Sarah Palin was an AIP Sessionist Plant May 26th 2008 at 8:47 pm EDT

I just called Liz Trotta in NY and left her a very ... um ... strongly worded message on her answering machine.

It felt great! Her number was published over on Koz, and I gather she's getting quite a number of spirited calls. To those who say "move on," this is MY WAY of moving on. The frustration factor over the past few days has been high, so leaving her that very ... pointed message was sort of cathartic. She and all those empty talking heads/pundits need to recognize what time it is. Obamanation will not sit by and let them say what they want. We're a force to be reckoned with.

It's a long long road! | Report to Admin

By elsie from CT, it's a long long road.... May 26th 2008 at 8:48 pm EDT

I haven't even read the blog, but watched Dan's new video. It's been sooo good to be away for a few days of the VERY long primary season! I'm so exhausted...I just want it to be over. I want to finally get what we deserve. But... as I watched Dan's pictures of the many phases of Barack, I realize how absolutely exhausted he, Michelle and the girls must be. It's been such a long haul. If you look at his face in the pictures, you realize for certain that he is doing this for US! How will we ever thank him enough for his dedication to the American people?

Re: It's a long long road! | Report to Admin

By elsie from CT, it's a long long road.... May 26th 2008 at 8:50 pm EDT

PS. A very positive blog for the rest of Memorial Day might be a good way!

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donation | Report to Admin

By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 8:51 pm EDT

HOW MUCH OF OBAMA'S PRIMARY MONEY CAN HE USE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION ?

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 8:54 pm EDT

Hey Drew! Thanks for asking this; I was wondering the same thing. Does all of his leftover money automatically roll over for the general?

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 8:56 pm EDT

yup, every bit of it can be used in the GE.

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By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 8:59 pm EDT

I'm not sure you are correct (but am not 100% confident I am either). I believe primary money can be used up to the convention, but not afterwards.

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By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

What this means is as soon as he can fully pivot out of "primary" mode - he can spend the money June through August in "GE" mode.

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By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 9:02 pm EDT

MAYBE YOU CAN TELL ME WHY HE SET ASIDE 9 MILLION ?

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 26th 2008 at 9:08 pm EDT

Set aside specifically for the GE.
This is one of the areas that was driving the HRC camp crazy. She had money set aside that she couldn't use.
My question is...where does her GE money go when she's no longer in the race?
Anyone?

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

If I remember right any GE money set aside by the non winning candidates goes straight to the DNC for the GE.

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By Molly H. Hopemonger in Missouri May 26th 2008 at 9:39 pm EDT

I thought I read that any GE money raised by anyone who did not win the primary had to be returned to the donors. Also, the money that Barack has "set aside" for the GE is from people who have given over the $2300 allowed for the Primary, therefore, it can't be used until we are in GE mode.
Thanks!

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

are you asking can he use GE money for the primary? no.

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By Von from Omaha May 26th 2008 at 9:00 pm EDT

Until he is declared official nominee in august he can use every penny as primary money

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By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

THANK YOU VON How about the primary money being used in the general

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

He can use primary money for the general...BUT he can't use general money for the primary.

General money at this point is donations of those who have already donated the maximum of $2300.00 for the primary. They can donate another $2300.00 now, but it can't be used until the general election....hope that makes sense :)

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

Each person may donate $2,300 for the Primary and then $2,300 for the GE. Once you donate your limit in primary, any $$ you give must go in the GE pot. You have to win the nomination to spend your GE $. You can roll it over to your Senate campaign after that time. but if you are in debt there is some Oct date that is involved and another candidate can not give you $$. You can have a joint fund raising campaign to pay off the debt of a candidate but the $ can not come from already raised $$. If primary $ is used in general, it then counts as general funds..me thinks..

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By Drew Hussein OBAMA,NATION MD May 26th 2008 at 10:43 pm EDT

Thank you Sweetie !

4th of june! | Report to Admin

By oscar of new york May 26th 2008 at 8:52 pm EDT

4TH OF JUNE: INDEPENDENCE (FROM HRC) DAY!!

REGARDLESS OF WHAT HAPPENS ON MAY 31ST, THIS THING IS OVER!

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By FiredUpInCA May 26th 2008 at 9:01 pm EDT

LOL! Independence Day. I like that.

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By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 26th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

I'll celebrate it every year!

Re: Obamamania Abroad | Report to Admin

By ★Holly♐HH Honored to Have Helped with This Historic Campaign! ★ Eugene May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

Oh, this is so terrible: The people all over the world, they want Obama. Oh, this is so terrible: He is winning the hearts and minds of the entire world, and she-who-is-no-longer-entitled- to-be-name is not. Oh my goodness, we have to cover this up.

“The Cardoza 40″:4 Exodus of Clinton Delegates | Report to Admin

By AB May 26th 2008 at 9:00 pm EDT

Wonder when they will start moving? Obama only needs about 49 now. They could end this very soon.

The Field has learned that Cardoza is the first of a group of at least 40 Clinton delegates, many of them from California, that through talking among themselves came to a joint decision that all of them would vote for Obama at the convention. They have informed Senator Clinton that it’s time to unite around Obama, and that they will be coming out, one or two at a time, and announcing their switch between now and the convention if Senator Clinton doesn’t do the same.

Link

Re: “The Cardoza 40″:4 Exodus of Clinton Delegates | Report to Admin

By oscar of new york May 26th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

STARTING FROM 4TH OF JUNE!

Re: “The Cardoza 40″:4 Exodus of Clinton Delegates | Report to Admin

By Stephen C. Rose in NYC May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

I hope this is settled when David Axelrod (and my own calculations) say it will be settled. First week of June. Ot os time to begin Round Two in earnest.

My guess is that if the CLinton's stonewall the DNC next weekend that the flood will come all at once. It will be the last straw (plus one in my book).

Re: I can't wait | Report to Admin

By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 9:02 pm EDT

Watch for a European + Israel + Iraq trip over the summer!

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By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 9:06 pm EDT

I would not be surprised if he didn't continue on to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and China - for a complete global tour.

A great way to demonstrate that he is, in fact, a global thinker.

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By G. Washington May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

Um, how about France, England, Spain, Japan, and China instead? We don't need to give Michelle real stories about "landing under sniper fire."

Re: I can't wait | Report to Admin

By Von from Omaha May 26th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

I hope he comes to the U.K. They are fascinated by him. Actually they are more fascinated by the idea of "how could americans elect this idiot bush for 8 years and then turn around and elect somebody like obama"

Re: I can't wait | Report to Admin

By OLD ACCOUNT May 26th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

He's headed to Europe? link please...!!

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

OMG... are you frikkin' kidding me?!

They will go CRAZY in Europe!!! Only then, when we see how the rest of the world respects and values Barack Obama, will Americans even have an inkling of the greatness that we have the fortune of living to experience...

I can't wait | Report to Admin

By A Rebirth May 26th 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

It would be very sad for the many non-Obama American supporters not to see what we around the world see in Senator Obama. If our votes counted, he would have a land-slide victory in the general, not to mention the primaries. We don't know what the non-supporters problems are but they had better wake up and smell what BA-RACK is cooking because we like what we smell over here, man!

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 26th 2008 at 11:49 pm EDT

Supporters from all over the world have already gone crazy for Obama! Some of the "old" regular bloggers were from Helsinki, Australia (John Hay), UK, Spain, Portugal, France and several other places. It's a shame they've stopped blogging but I hope they're still reading. I also hope they weren't "turned off" by the receent tone this blog can sometimes have, another reason to keep it civil, IMHO.

We'd love to have you back international supporters of Barack Obama!

Re: I can't wait | Report to Admin

By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

A visit to see The Pope would be a real good thing.

Family Fued | Report to Admin

By Stan Z- Christian-President Obama Knows His Stuff May 26th 2008 at 9:03 pm EDT

I'm trying to decide whether to vote against Senator Frank Lautenberg in NJ, but his opponent Rob Andrews also supports Senator Clinton. Wikipedia

"Andrews is a superdelegate within the Democratic Party and prior to the New Jersey primary he endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[16] Following the results from the Indiana and North Carolina primaries Andrews stated that he believed Senator Barack Obama would win the nomination and that the party should unite behind him. However he has not switched his vote as a superdelegate from Clinton to Obama stating that "such a move might 'retard' the process of unifying the party".[17]

Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By HHH Hussein (Harmony, Happiness, Hope) May 26th 2008 at 9:03 pm EDT

According to Bob Novak—of the Washington Post—Gov. Sebelius would not be a good running
mate for Obama.

The Roman Catholic Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann called on Gov. Kathleen Sebelius in May
to "STOP TAKING COMMUNION" until she ends her support for abortion.

The Archbishop also blasted for her veto April 21 of a bill that would have strengthened the
Kansas’ ban on “late-term” abortions. The bill had passed by a 2 to 1 margin in both houses of
the Kansas Legislature, and Sebelius vetoed the bill.

Last year, she vetoed a bill requiring
explicit medical reasons for a late abortion, and she vetoed other abortion legislation in 2006,
2005 and 2003.

Will this give the Republicans too much "ammo" to fight Obama if she's the VP????

Read the full articled here: Link

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By RTV in St. Paul. This election is for JFK, MLK, and RFK. Bring it home. May 26th 2008 at 9:07 pm EDT

Bob Novak is a loser.

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

Succinct and to the point. Love it! By the way, as a Catholic I think this Archbishop is an even bigger loser. Is he the same one who said he would deny John Kerry communion for the same reason? I thought the purpose of the church was to provide comfort and peace of mind, oh well. . . guess I'm not that good a Catholic. ;)

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By Bon May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

Yes, Bob Novak is a loser but I have to say, I think making K. Sebelius the VP would be a huge mistake, not for the reasons Novak suggests but for one reason and one reason alone...

In her supporters eyes, it would look like a huge slap in the face to Hillary. They would never, ever consider voting for Barack in that case.

Her supporters are going crazy already. They are willing to vote against their own interests if Hillary's doesn't get the nomination. Some say they will vote McCain and ride out the 4 years until Hillary can run again in 2012. Some say they'll sit it out and not vote and others will write Hillary's name in.

We don't need to alienate them even further by putting a women on the ballot that's not Hillary.

Regardless of what some here might think, we need as many of her supporters as possible, just like she would need ours, if she were the nominee.

BTW, do you know that Hillary's threads are censored?

My cousin tried to tell them why she wasn't a Hillary supporter any longer and they deleted her comment and then blocked her. Just goes to show how afraid they are to have any other views about Hillary, her campaign and the inevitability of the end of her campaign.

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 9:27 pm EDT

I've seen a lot of deleted comments on their site recently. Hopefully they are all being deleted for that same reason.

Funny how they allow the posts that say they will vote for McCain but not the ones that say they will vote for Obama!!

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By LisainNYC May 26th 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

Very good point!

Re: Gov. Sebelius as VP? | Report to Admin

By Rob from Arlington, VA May 26th 2008 at 9:49 pm EDT

I've also been hearing that a lot of Hillary feminist supporters would be angry if Gov. Sebelius was VP.

The simple truth is that Barack and Hillary have substantial differences on foreign policy. Hillary's approach to foreign policy is on the far right-wing edge of the Democratic Party. Republicans such as Bush, Cheney, and McCain are certainly farther to the right than Hillary. So is former Democrat Lieberman. However, Hillary is farther to the right than Democrats such as Edwards, Richardson, Dodd, Biden, Kerry, and Gore. In choosing Gov. Sebelius, Barack would be selecting a capable woman who agrees with his approach to foreign policy. If Hillary's feminist supporters could be persuaded to accept that very concrete and substantial policy-oriented explanation, then Gov. Sebelius would be a great choice.

Rob

Re: Gov. Sebelius as VP? | Report to Admin

By Jean May 26th 2008 at 10:37 pm EDT

I too think Hillary supporters would be offended or at leasat take it the wrong way if Barack has a woman VP not Hillary. Well, in their current mood, they will be upset for his not picking a woman or...FOR his picking a woman, either way.

SO, Barack should pick the one he feels most comfortable with and whom he knows will be an asset. He has very good judgement you may have noticed. I am looking forward to hearing his choice.

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By VA . Greatgran 'Grab A Mop' for President Obama May 26th 2008 at 9:27 pm EDT

AMEN,to that.

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By Chad D. (Bring It On McDubya) May 26th 2008 at 9:13 pm EDT

The blog after the article is brutal! I had to do some tactful and tacticle swinging. WOW!!!

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By Jean May 26th 2008 at 10:43 pm EDT

Archbishop Naumann is off his theology. Communion in the Catholic church is the gift of God for all SINNERS. It is not EARNED by right thinking. He should want her to have the active grace of God within her life to help her.

Re: Gov. Sebelius Baggage as VP? | Report to Admin

By Jean May 26th 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

The above is in response to the Novak article.

Offer Deluxe! | Report to Admin

By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 9:04 pm EDT

Offer Deluxe!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

Fundraiser “MONEY BOMB” Today

****** Amended With A Great Offer ******

PLEASE READ

Today I have asked for a surprise holiday fundraiser “Money Bomb” for Tracy In CT

Tracy is a fabulous blogger that always adds a special *** Sparkle *** to the blogs. She is emblematic of all the good this blog is, and can further be.

Her fundraiser goal is $2,500 but as of this morning Tracy was $1,473 short of her goal.

At the moment of this post Tracy is just $628 short of her goal.

$845 has already been donated so far today!

OFFER:

****** My family will finish off Tracy’s fundraiser goal this evening with an immediate $500.00 donation if some of you come forward and donate a total of $128 more ******

Here is the link to Tracy’s fundraiser ------------- Link

It’s all for a great cause! How about $5 or $10 or anything you can afford to donate.

What ‘ya say folks? How about we take a shot at it!

Who’s with me?

Many have joined in!

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

Done and done! Thanks for the incentives and of course everything else you're doing for this campaign!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

Oh Mia! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

I am floored by your generosity!

Here I come to finish it off!

Woooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo

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By Mia-NC, Know hope! May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

I'm embarassed because you're really doing the lion's share but I'm honored to be able to help!

YAY OBAMACRAT!!!

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

No No No ... You have been wonderful !!!!!! I could not do this alone. Our blogger family has done it together. Many donated today! All are my heroes!

God Bless you ALL ... $1,500 raised for Barack through Tracy In CT's fundraiser in just one day!?

I am lucky to be among you all.

James:):):):):):)

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By Obamacrat *The Original & Indefatigable* 1-20-2009 May 26th 2008 at 9:55 pm EDT

$500 Done and paid! Tracy is over the top at $2,522.00

Oh, what an Obamanite family we have!

ReCount | Report to Admin

By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 9:05 pm EDT

Recount is on again NOW on HBO! It is really good and must see.

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

I taped it but have not watched it yet. Is it going to make me REALLy riled up??????

My heart still hurts from when it 1st happened... =(

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:14 pm EDT

LMAO!!! I swear, us Obamaphiles are sooo sensitive!!! What's the term for that? "Empath", I think...

Re: ReCount | Report to Admin

By Carol in MN May 26th 2008 at 9:18 pm EDT

It's well done, but it does stir up all those old frustrations.

Re: ReCount | Report to Admin

By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

so true...however, it makes you determined,come hell or high water to GOTV and deliver in November. Just put those frustrations into positive energy and activity.

Re: ReCount | Report to Admin

By Carol in MN May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

Yeppers.

Bill Clinton Claims Conspiracy | Report to Admin

By zoharita May 26th 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

Bill Clinton claims Hillary is not winning due to cover up.

Please vote in the AOL poll that there is no cover up or conspiracy happening in this election.

Link

Vote now so Barack's legitimate nomination does not get undermined further.

Re: Bill Clinton Claims Conspiracy | Report to Admin

By Dee C. May 26th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

Ignore Bill Clinton..

I wonder who is taking him seriously

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By Debbie for Obama May 26th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

I agree!!

Sore losers!!

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

Shun them...

Re: Bill Clinton Claims Conspiracy | Report to Admin

By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

I agree with Bill Clinton; cover ups are the reason for Hillary loosing, but it's the cover the Clinton's orchestrated which is responsible for her failed campaign-no one else.

They covered up Nafta, the Columbian trade deal, the Clinton foundation, racial remarks, numerous "mispokes" and the grand daddy of them all was Hillary ducking and then covering up the sniper fire.

Keep Bill out there, the more people he talks to, the more votes Obama gets.

Re: Bill Clinton Claims Conspiracy | Report to Admin

By zoharita May 26th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

I guess it would be accurate for the Clinton's to call their "historic" primary season, the

SMELLER FELLER campaign.

They smelled it, they named it caused they did it.

Re: Bill Clinton Claims Conspiracy | Report to Admin

By Shiva May 26th 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

There was that vast right wing conspiracy.

Now there is this vast left wing conspiracy.

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By Cyndy in CO May 26th 2008 at 9:52 pm EDT

Perhaps Bill and Rush are sharing notes. My sister tuned in briefly to Limbaugh today (yes, I did question her on that) and the narrative he was trying to run is that now the Democratic primary is "fixed" in Obama's favor and what a travesty.

Donation Drive on Hillary site | Report to Admin

By Bon May 26th 2008 at 9:09 pm EDT

Hi,

My cousin (who used to be a Hillary supporter but NOW IS WITH US!!!) just mentioned that they have some sort of Memorial Day Donation Blitz on Hillary's site.

People are donating $$$ to Hillary's campaign in honor or memory of their loved ones who have served or are serving in the military.

I think she also said that this started in one of the threads by Hillary supporters, not by the campaign itself.

Do you agree with donating $$$ to a campaign in this fashion?

Just curious.

Re: Donation Drive on Hillary site | Report to Admin

By Unknown user May 26th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

Talk about throwing good money after bad!

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:29 pm EDT

I think it's a noble reason -- especially with family members who've served. However, since it's towards "her" campaign, it saddens me to even think that this may be a way to manipulate Memorial Day in order to "pad" the pockets of her campaign.

Especially since the money will go directly to her -- since she needs to pay herself back.

Sad and a little tacky, IMO.

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By Renée_Loyal Democrat from KCMO May 26th 2008 at 10:23 pm EDT

I agree with you. That is tacky.
There are a number of veteran's charities that money could be going to in the memory of their loved ones.

Drinks, anyone?? | Report to Admin

By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

Good Evening, Family!

As we wind down this long weekend, I am feeling compelled to savor the calm before the storm (of Superdelegates for Obama) between now and next Wednesday... So I decided to mix myself a refreshing caipirinha (you know how us 'elitists' do!). I will need the zen to endure more ignorance from the HillBillys, Faux Opinion Network, and McThuseleh until Barack is declared the official Democratic Presidential Nominee.

What all are you guys sipping on?

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By Tracy DC ☮DC T☮ YesWeDid May 26th 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

sippin on rum and hope

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By silent reader no more May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

I'm sipping on a SniperFire

1 oz Crown Royal Rye/Whiskey
.5 oz. Columbian Coffee
.5 oz. Bailey’s
1 dash of Bitters

Chase with:
1 oz. Kool-Aid (any flavor)

After a couple of these, you really do believe that you a dodging sniperfire somewhere:-)

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

O... M... G....

HA!!! (Chris Matthews style)

You betta patent that recipe!!! LMAO!

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

Ernest & Julio Gallo 'Cafe' Zinfandel (California).
A deliciously smoother, lighter style Zin.
Oh sure, the name "elitist", but the price says "a nice bottle of red wine from the grocery store".
:0)

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

HAHAHA!!! I used to live in Marietta, GA, and I swear, the Kroger's out there had a beautiful selection of domestic champagnes and chardonnays! SO funny!

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By ✰TXRealtor✰ May 26th 2008 at 9:56 pm EDT

lol
Oh my goodness, I grew up in OH and we had Kroger's!
I miss it. The big TX chain grocery store ran them out of business...(Dang 'em)...but this one's pretty good, too.
You're right, good selection of domestic wines! At just the right temperature and price!
:0)
LOL

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 26th 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT

Celestial Seasons Vanilla-Chamomile Tea....soothes the soul...

McNonsense | Report to Admin

By Nicole from Cochiti Lake, NM May 26th 2008 at 9:10 pm EDT

Oh yes, the crowds in Europe will be amazing. As someone who lived in Europe, I can assure you that Barack is exactly what Europeans envision the "ideal" American to be: cool, sophisticated, smart, good looking, powerful. Of course, that changed 8 years ago!

I have an answer to McDuff: Senator Obama will let you "teach" him about Iraq if you let him teach you about America -- because really you are incredibly ignorant about your own country and you should be living somewhere in a tent with your war buddies telling war stories and roasting marshmallows in front of a fire, rather than in the White House leading this country out of its economic and political crisis.

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By ♥Candy♥ *ENOUGH!!!* May 26th 2008 at 9:11 pm EDT

Do you know if Barack is headed to Europe sometime soon??

PR VOTE | Report to Admin

By End The War May 26th 2008 at 9:11 pm EDT

This is a poll from Puerto Rico. Pereception is everything. HRC has now taken the lead. Go vote in spanish (votar) just find BO name. You can vote once every 24 hours.

Link

HRC and BC's audience | Report to Admin

By Carol in MN May 26th 2008 at 9:12 pm EDT

So I've been thinking about just WHO is the audience for the HRC and BC plan for success?

Media speculation has been that it must be the SDs, but the more this goes on, it is very clear that the SDs are Not Buying It. If the SDs were buying the whole 'more people have voted for HRC'/'she wins the Electoral votes' thing, there would be some movement towards her. Almost the only SDs that she's been getting have been a few automatic delegates that are chosen based upon varying state rules.

It's not a story for the SDs. They MUST be aware that the SDs are not going to break massively for them in the way they'd need.

Therefore, the only possible intended audience is her supporters. People (non-SD) that have voted for her. That the Clinton's are continuing to push the whole 'it's being stolen from her argument does NOT point towards unity.

I think every time a Clinton talks about working hard for 'the nominee', or 'a democratic win in Nov', etc, they're ALWAYS thinking in the back of their mind 'well, assuming it's HRC'.

I no longer believe that they will fully support Barack when he is the nominee.

It's a shame, but it is what it is.

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By Debbie for Obama May 26th 2008 at 9:16 pm EDT

Very good points!

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By Tammy May 26th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

Bill and Hillary Clinton are absolutely positively not going to support Obama. They will try to make it look like they're supporting Obama and that's about it.

They are not trying to damage Obama to the bitter end because they want him to win. They do not want Obama to win for spite if no other reason.

They are pissed that Obama was able to take them down. They're not hardly going to campaign hard for him in light of that fact.

We'll all be watching though. And Sen. Clinton had better set carefully. If she ever intends to run for re-election she had better proceed with a whole lot of caution.

I'm going to watch the Clintons every move and listen to their every word to hear what signal they're sending to hardworking white voters.

I don't trust Bill and Hillary Clinton not even a little bit. They're both crooks.

Re: HRC and BC's audience | Report to Admin

By T. Perry May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

I don't know. I think they will come around because they are, in the end, realists. They know that if Obama loses and they are held responsible, their future in the Democratic party will be non-existent. Bill needs to restore his image with African Americans in order to polish his now tarnished legacy. Hillary needs the support of Obama's backers in order to hang on to her senate seat. Once Obama has the nomination, they will see the light and get on the Obama bandwagon if for no other reason than self preservation.

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By Carol in MN May 26th 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT

I hope that's true, 'cause if it's not, I'll donate to whoever is running against her for her senate seat (and I'm cheap).

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

Any "support" from the Clintons will be a double edged sword, they will give their "support" then turn around and say something to negate it, even if its vague.

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By SaSa ♥ NorCal vote RUE FURCH in the Fall! ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

Sadly, I have to agree with you.

They have grown increasingly negative in the past day or two.

Why don't they know any better? They come off like total political amateurs. It's bizarre.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

what main concerns do you have, Andrew?

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By Karen from Vt May 26th 2008 at 9:19 pm EDT

Maybe you could find out the answer to that question by checking out the issues section of this web site and reading up on what
Barack stands for in his quest for president. He has spelled out clearly in his blueprint for change where he stands on the issues. Best wishes in your search for answers!!

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

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By Tom Brown, Yonkers HS 1966 May 26th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

Youth (generational change) He "get's it" how we fit into the globalized world

Intellect
Judgement
Charecter
Inspirational
collaborative by nature

Look how he has run this campaign against the most powerfful political machine in the world.

And he is about 9,000,000,000 times better then any of the others.

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By Concerned for our future May 26th 2008 at 10:02 pm EDT

Senator Obama has spoken to a group of prominent business men in Wall Street last month. He spoke on the domestic and global economy. He included 8 point principles to fix most of our problems. Of course he would need support from congress. He also spoke this weekend with Cuban Ameircans in Fl. In that talk he showed exceptional knolegde of all the issues faced by every single countries in the Americas. He has talked alot about Health Care issues, The state of education, the predictment of veterans among other things. He speaks from a place of deep knowledge of all the issues and with very detailed proposals. One can definitely find all one needs to know about his position on every issue.
As far as the rev. Please also hear the entire speech. Not so you can parrove of it. I don't. But you will understand how easily it is to conclude that that man was not talking like that on a daily basis. We all know the man is a little coo coo, but take into account that a church is more than just a pastor. No one ever lives life comletely according to what is preached in church. Consider that 2 minds do not equal one mind. We all get from people what we think is positive and discard what we think is not.

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By Ekcemama May 26th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

That's not a hard question to answer; there are many reasons. I think that everyone has their own "issues" (ie roe v wade, iraq, economy). What's your key issue in this race? Then we can go from there.

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By T. Perry May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

You should vote for Barack Obama because he will end the war in Iraq, focus the military's efforts on finding Bin Laden, restore America's image in the world, reduce taxes for poor and middle class people, eliminate taxes for low income seniors, provide health care for all Americans who want it, and help make college affordable for everyone. These are only a few reasons, but really--why would you not vote for Obama? He is the best candidate.

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By AnnetteTN☺ May 26th 2008 at 9:24 pm EDT

I'm voting for Barack Obama because I am tired of working like a maniac and never getting ahead, while the rich get richer. I am tired of the current healthcare system in America - my rates keep going up, and my coverage decreases. I am tired of feeding money to other countries for oil when I know that we can make our own sources of energy and fuel right here at home. I want a President that actually thinks about each of his words and actions before he acts or speaks. I want to know again what living a good life feels like.

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By Marbwi May 26th 2008 at 9:27 pm EDT

Link

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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 9:29 pm EDT

Honesty, integrity, intelligence, compassionate, inner strength, exceptional listener, even mannered, inspirational,love for people.

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By msj for bho May 26th 2008 at 9:30 pm EDT

This country is in dire need of a president who can inspire Americans to be good Americans. Right now our country is in a miserable state. The housing market has crashed, food prices are rising, good jobs are hard to find, global warming is threating the lives of our children, our education is falling behind other countries, we are fighting a war we shouldn’t be, and the threat of terrorism still lingers.

Leaders can begin to implement processes that could help us out of this mess. Just as important as implementing strategies, and this is why Obama is my choice, we need a leader that will inspire Americans to do our part in making this country the greatest in the world. After 9/11 Bush told us to go shopping. Shopping.

In times of distress (whether it’s war or economic distress) Americans need to conserve, to serve, and to come together. Leaders do not operate alone, and the burden of making this country great again and keeping it great does not fall on the leader alone, it falls on all of us.

I am inspired.

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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 9:30 pm EDT

Honesty, integrity, intelligence, compassionate, inner strength, exceptional listener, even mannered, inspirational,love for people.

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By MJ May 26th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

He believes we have to fundamentally change the way we do business in Washington. We need to remove the influence of lobbyies and give it back to the citizens.

He says truthfull things I have never heard a politican say before, such as I made a mistake. So, we can believe him.

His economic plan has been rated by economists as the best of the candidates and the only one future oriented. Notice how he was the only one who said the gas tax break wouldn't work. Not popular, but he was right. He knew the Iraq war was wrong before the other candidates. He called for going after terrorists in Pakistan when everyone said he was wrong. Then the CIA successfully did that just. Overall, his judegment is better.

Most importantly he is a leader. He has more citizens getting involved in a campaign than ever before. All the other campaigns have copied things he has done. He is interested in lifting us up and having us work together. We have been divided and are failing. Look at where that is getting us.

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By Anthony in N.C. May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

Independent,

The question is "What are you looking for in a POTUS?" If you are looking for someone with ethics, integrity, compassion and intelligence, Senator Obama is your candidate. If you are looking for a leader with judgement, vision, management skills, and a strategy to bring about needed change in this country, Senator Obama is your candidate. If you are looking for someone with experience in working with a cross section of people in the community to help the poor, state and national legislation branch, and building a coalition to achieve results for the common good of the American people, Senator Obama is your candidate. If you are looking for someone to use all of American's resources to solve problems instead of using military resources first to achive more security for our country, Senator Obama is your candidate. If you are looking for someone to bring about a balanced budget and help this economy so working class families can prosper just as much as the top 2% of this country, Senator Obama is your candidate. Finally, if you are looking for someone who will return the government back to the people by making it more transparent, Senator Obama is your candidate.

If you do not believe me, then take time to read his policies and plan on the various issues. As an Obama supporter, I do not agree with everything as it relates to his policies or plan, but I do believe that overall his is the best candidate for POTUS.

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By Tiffany from NY May 26th 2008 at 9:52 pm EDT

Hi Independent,

I can't afford a tax increase either, but he isn't necessarily going to increase it for all. Look on this site, under issues, for his economic stance.

In any event, Obama has said that he will bring the best people to his cabinet, regardless of party affiliation. This means he wants all ideas fully vetted. However, he has also stressed the amount of money we are spending in Iraq each day - a mind boggling figure. It is possible that if that money were redirected back home, we would then have the money to fund many more initiatives here at home.

As for the religious issues, I am Roman Catholic. I was actually drawn to the church I went to because of the volunteer work they did in the community and because of all the great people I met who attended the church. I guess I sympathize with Obama because there were many a sermon I didn't agree with, but I sure felt a sense of community in my church and I was always taught that the community made the church, not the priest.

Anyway, thanks for checking us out.

Tiffany

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By ObamaRama in CO May 26th 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

Tiffany-appreciated your comment, as a RC, i sat in my church and simmered with anger as i listened to my priest say that to be in keeping with the church, you couldn't vote for a democrat if he was pro-choice. that, while bush sent thousands of americans off to a war based entirely on lies and while (tens of? hundreds of?) thousands of innocent civilians died at the direction of this same person who was so "pro-life"!

so, totally... GoBama!

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By Shilani "the glow from the fire of your purpose has changed the direction of my heart" May 26th 2008 at 9:15 pm EDT

Dear Obama Family,

By putting your 'love' into action:

Phonebanking
Donating selflessly
Standing up for change
Informing, challenging, reaching out.....

Giving of ourselves, to the best of each of our abilities;

Always striving to 'be the change'

Sacrificing personal time that would have been spent on less fruitful endeavours

These days, weeks & months will be the greatest moments of our lives

Truly 'paying it forward' for all of humankind

On this Memorial Day make a commitment to 'the bravest of the brave'

Match their courage, endurance & sacrifice with your own

YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN

YES WE CAN

OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08 OBAMA 08

Love Hope Change Movement Peace

Sending All Our Love

To All Our Military

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By donna from lakewood May 26th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

off topic,but,

i need some help. i really want to be at the rbc meeting on saturday. i booked the flight and got a hotel room. who can tell me how and when i can register? thanks.

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

tomorrow at 10:00 am. on the dnc website!!Link

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By firefly : a call to the better angels of our nature May 26th 2008 at 9:20 pm EDT

I've been riding this rollercoaster since around feb and i can't be on here all the time.little by little i'm getting the hang of things..I want to get my profile more together..so finallty got a picture up today ( hint :crop circle for obama ;- ) ..so please check it out and if you like it..i 'm thinking i need some new friends. We are getting an Obama group together here in Michigan...will keep you all posted.
Thankyou
Love the John Melvin video !!

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

Hi Beverly,

Was going to 'friend' you but apparently your profile is not public (so nobody can view your picture either!)

You need to edit your profile - somewhere on that page there is a spot to mark it public or private.

Repost when it is fixed so people can friend you!

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By Tracy in CT May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

See you in the morning!!!!!!

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By AnnetteTN☺ May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

Good night, Tracy! Sweet dreams!

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 26th 2008 at 9:21 pm EDT

May 26, 2008

Former Ga. Rep. Barr picked as Libertarian candidate

Steven K. Paulson

The Libertarian Party on Sunday picked former Republican Rep. Bob Barr to be its presidential candidate after six rounds of balloting.

Barr beat research scientist Mary Ruwart, who also sought the party's presidential nomination unsuccessfully in 1983, on the final ballot. The vote was 324-276.

Barr endorsed Wayne Allyn Root, who was eliminated in the fifth round, to be his vice-presidential nominee.

Barr left the GOP in 2006 over what he called bloated spending and civil liberties intrusions by the Bush administration.

The former Georgia congressman said he's not in the race to be a spoiler.

"I'm a competitor and I'm in this to win. I do not view the role of the Libertarian Party to be a spoiler and I certainly have no intention of being a spoiler," Barr said.

Barr said he expects the party to be on the ballot in at least 48 states and perhaps all 50 if the party can qualify in West Virginia and Oklahoma. Barr said he also expects to be invited to the national political debates by qualifying with poll support of 15 percent or more of registered voters.

Sunday's election also marked the end of the latest chapter in the political career of Mike Gravel, a former senator from Alaska who recently dropped out of the Democratic presidential race.

"I just ended my political career," he said. "From 15 years old to now, my political career is over, and it's no big deal. I'm a writer, I'm a lecturer, I'm going to push the issues of freedom and liberty. I'm going to push those issues until the day I die."

Gravel left the Democratic Party after he was excluded from some Democratic debates because he failed to meet fundraising or polling thresholds. He said the Democratic Party no longer represented his values because it continues to sustain Iraq war, the military-industrial complex and imperialism.

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By Gunnar May 26th 2008 at 9:22 pm EDT

This campaign is for John Melvin and all of the John Melvins around this country, especially his lovely child.

Many of us on this blog - and many more in the millions - were out in the streets trying to stop this senseless war. Unfortunately, too many of our fellow Americans had been blinded by the events of 911 and were too easily duped by the propaganda machine that continues to make it difficult for the People to really control their government.

It took great courage for John Melvin to stand up and be counted.

One can only hope that this courage will inspire others and will continue to inspire Senator Obama and those around him to continue to do the right thing.

We know that that there is still a long road to travel. Those backing the Clintons and McCain are doing all they can to stop people such as John Melvin from achieving both justice and a chance to live a decent life. We have to be honest and recognize that there are very powerful elements within the Democratic Party that do not want the movement that is behind Senator Obama to succeed - or even have a voice.

That said, this movement will not stop.

Not this time.

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By TOM SULLIVAN, MARYLAND, WHO WENT FOR OBAMA OVER WELMINGLY May 26th 2008 at 9:23 pm EDT

This just came into Puerto Rico for Obama Members --

1.) If you speak Spanish, The Obama Campaign could strongly use more bilingual support in making calls:

We need Spanish speaking volunteers to call voters in Puerto Rico.

Contact Benjamin Bates, (Team Deliver Puerto Rico for Obama) for call lists and script: 415-533-2570

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By Gunnar May 26th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

We will help with this - from here in Oregon.

We'll be calling PR.

Llamaremos a Puerto Rico.

Venceremos (We will overcome, we will win).

Si Podemos (Yes We Can).

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

Yay Gunnar! Si Se Puede!

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By Chad D. (Bring It On McDubya) May 26th 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT

New thread up
Link

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 26th 2008 at 9:28 pm EDT

He's ready on DAY 1 to take on JM. The question is JM going to be up for the challenge?

I just can't wait to see BO run circles around JM.

I plan to stock up on plenty of snakes because as BO would say, "that's a debate I am happy to have."

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 26th 2008 at 9:35 pm EDT

It's going to be a joke, I guarantee. Mccain will be all flustered and red trying to understand why such a young little 'twirp' thinks he can make the points he's making. He hasn't been around long enough! It's just not fair! he'll say.

It'll be like the Liquid Metal Terminator vs the old outdated Machine Terminator.

Guarantee it! But I don't guarantee that everyone will catch on. A lot of people are in a thick...and I mean THICK fog. But, that's natural and expected. The important thing is that MOST of us will see the debate for what it is.

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By Belinda May 26th 2008 at 10:31 pm EDT

You must know me and my family. Uh hey you wouldn't happen to be my family counselor would you. Does this mean I still have to pay you? or just donate to your page.

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By Carol May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

If they go after Obama's experience McCain opens up the possibility of Obama going after him because of his age. Obama will continue to push on the age factor particularly since its a concern for many Americans but he is not going to do it in such away that you will know he is talking about age what he will do is talk about the years McCain has spent in Washington he will talk about McCain being the past he will talk about McCain's years of service those are subtle ways of reminding people that McCain is OLD. He'll emphasize such things as the past Vs the Future.

Carol

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By Enrico Louis from Boston May 26th 2008 at 9:53 pm EDT

I'm sure he'll do that elegantly and tactfully. Also, I know there's a side to Obama that hasn't even come to the surface yet. Barack's intelligence is strongly based on 'connection' between seeming opposites and using 'common sense'. But, to the degree that that surfaces even more so will be dependent on the points Mccain makes; The more flustered John becomes, the calmer Barack will be.

Also, a very interesting point, with the above in mind - John and Barack have HUGELY contrasting principles and beliefs. With that said, Barack will flourish even MORE so in a debate against John, as opposed to the debates he's had with Hillary. I believe a debate with Hillary, as poisonous as she's been lately, will have GREATLY trained Barack. That's what you do when you train with ANYTHING: You train with people who are better than you ( not that she's better than he, but she's certainly better at articulation and I could go on about that as well and how it's been useful training so he's better prepared to express his ideas. Not only to have the RIGHT ideas but to be able to express them elegantly, which over the course of this campaign he's improved greatly upon ), then you when you get into the field with someone who's a few notches down - not just as a debater but as progressive ideas and on several other levels - , the training pays off. And we'll see that in the coming debate.

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By ObamaRama in CO May 26th 2008 at 10:41 pm EDT

and interestingly enough, i don't think it will be the younger folks who will question mccain's age, but those who are older...many of us already know that while we may have years of life and (hopefully) wisdom under our belt, our brains take a little longer to download information, and when stress is high, for longer periods of time, we don't rebound as quickly as we used to. that said, i still believe there are LOTS of right wingers that cannot entertain the idea of voting for a democrat no matter how bad the alternative is. but i think that Barack can bring around some of the repubs in the privacy of the voting booth!!

GoBama!

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

Ahhhh - I get it. You're here to be facetious.

There's no way on earth you've taken a look at the pages and pages of detail on the Issues tab -- and found "not much detail". No way.

If you're not here for a serious conversation, please move on. There are hundreds of thousands of lives and serious issues at stake in this election.

This is no time for banter.

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

oh well, eh?

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:55 pm EDT

LOL!

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By LaShanda (GRAB A MOP!) May 26th 2008 at 9:35 pm EDT

Well Clearly Sen. Obama does not agree with Pastor Wright, and he said so undoubtedly. You say you looked through his plans, and found no details, I found that hard to believe.

So if you really want to have a conversation, name your top three issues and I'll break down Sen. Obama's stances for you.

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By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

Of course, he's made it clear he does NOT agree with his former pastor on matters of substance when it comes to his view of America today versus what it was when Wright's views were formed.

I could easily be labeled as "Republican2008" since I've been a registered R until Feb., when I re-registered D so I could vote for Barack in the Oregon primary.

What I would share with you is that the role of President is a leadership role, much more than a management role. Barack has shown he can lead, and lead us in a direction of change that is vital for this country.

As a "recovering" Republican, I don't expect to agree with him all the time on policy. But I will vote for him to help lead us to a better place.

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 9:48 pm EDT

troll

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:25 pm EDT

You keep appearing here asking the same baiting questions under different user names. If you really wanted to learn more about the issues, you would have been able to do so long ago. Try reading the almost 70 pages of "Blueprint for Change" Link and you'll find the details. But, that's not why you continue to post these baiting questions, is it Andrew? Give it a rest with the Rev. Wright references, 30 years of sermons yielded thirty seconds of "controversial" comments, two of which were taken out of context and read entirely differently when complete. As I've heard said before, take the five dumbest things you've ever said in your life and play it on a loop 24/7 and we'll see how it compares. If you're even considering voting for Barr, you wouldn't have voted Democrat anyway.

What about this tape? | Report to Admin

By Pat May 26th 2008 at 9:26 pm EDT

Does anyone have any knowledge about the Michelle Obama tape (with racist rants) rumours? Does it really exist? It just doesnt make sense, why Larry Johnson would float something like that..I admire both Obamas, and really want him to win...it would really be brutal if something like this exists out there. Anyone with connections to the Obama campaign, please find out!!

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By Donna May 26th 2008 at 9:29 pm EDT

I thought you had given up on this.

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By End The War May 26th 2008 at 9:30 pm EDT

I forwarded one stating that to HQ a couple weeks ago. Haven't heard anything.

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

Racist rants? I don't picture her as the ranting type...now someone else's wife, perhaps.

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

Peanut Butter Apple Slices Recipe

Cut an apple into slices, put peanut butter on each slice, eat and enjoy....yummy...

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By marytnurse, supporting Barack Obama until I see his library built on donations from We The People May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

yummmm

how about ants on a log?

celery sticks stuff with peanut butter. add raisins to the top. enjoy.

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By Stacey - dreaming of a brighter future with Obama... May 26th 2008 at 9:48 pm EDT

never had that...I'm gonna try that next time...sounds delish!

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By MassachusettsMommaforObama May 26th 2008 at 10:30 pm EDT

That's one of my son's very favorite snacks. Good energy for sports and really tasty.

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By Cristyn Hussein Obama May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

i've heard about this. i'm not too worried. i figure that political insiders like edwards wouldn't be endorsing obama if they thought that this tape was really out there.

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By Chad D. (Bring It On McDubya) May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

It's called revenge of the TROLLS!!!!!!!!!! Get ta steppin.

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect May 26th 2008 at 9:32 pm EDT

Last desperate attempt HRC stilli loses and you do too, you got a name a profile or are you trying to start something after June 3rd what will you have to say. Troll-Well we have all of HRC and Bills clips where they are talking about AA so now what. We also have hrc calling out a hit. I guess if Michelle said that and there was a tape HRC would have released it by now.

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By Joseph from Dallas TX May 26th 2008 at 9:33 pm EDT

Get a grip troll.

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:35 pm EDT

Wow. The trolls really do come out at night.

Comical.

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By Sole May 26th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

Ignore this guy. He is a right wing republican. He was away for a while, now he is showing up. This is not the other "ünknown user". This is a different troll, just ignore...

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By Pat May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

uh...I'm not a troll, nor am I a right wing Republican...I just asked a question out of genuine concern..Given some of the comments, it seems like such a tape may not exist, I was just wondering if the campaign members had also dismissed it as just rumours.

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By Sole May 26th 2008 at 9:50 pm EDT

I know who you are, and I think you know me too. we have been in the opposite side in a lot of issues before. Your problem is you post some damaging thing some times and then you hide yourself by posting some good ideas at another time. You are the worst of the blatant trolls. You say you sre in Australia sometime in the morning and you say you are in Denmark in the afternoon. We know each other. So don't tell me who you are now, I will never forget you. You better have a profile like evcerybody else and expose yourself or just disappear, go away!!

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By Pat May 26th 2008 at 10:07 pm EDT

uhm..I dont know who you think I am..I absolutely do not know who you are. This is the very first time I am participating in any discussion on this website, and I just asked a question. I am not sure why you consider my post damaging. If I were some malicious anti-obama trol or whatever, I find it hard understanding what I would stand to gain from asking a question on a website. In fact, if I were a republican, wouldnt it be really dumb of me to talk about such a thing instead of keeping it secret..maybe I just dont understand politics, I'm sorry..

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By Sole May 26th 2008 at 10:15 pm EDT

I am not a child you can't cheat me. I know you very well. Everybody knows that this is not your first time, again you lied. Don't bring you venum here anymore. I am absolutely certain that you are a McShame guy, do doubt about it. Now get lost I am through with you, don't have time to converse with you anymore...

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By Pat May 26th 2008 at 10:46 pm EDT

Dear Saku,
I have no intentions whatsoever of cheating you, of damaging this campaign, or do whatever it is that trolls are supposed to do..I must say, I am really surprised with the caustic responses that you have meted out. Although I have no reason to justify myself, I want to state that I am as much an Obamaniac as anybody else, and if only I were a citizen of the US, I wouldnt think twice before actively participating in his campaign.
I dont expect anything I say to make a difference, given that you seem to have a well formed opinion of who I am.
Anyway, to all those who read my post, and dont believe me to be a malicious intruder, if you do find an answer to my concern, please post it.

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By Jean May 26th 2008 at 10:50 pm EDT

I think we have had more than one "Unknown User" but most of the time the posts do have a negative flavor. anybody who lists themselves as "unknown" is ashamed of their identity.

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By Pat May 26th 2008 at 11:08 pm EDT

Well, one of the things I strongly believe in is protection of user privacy and anonymity. Unless absolutely necessary or if I stand to gain from doing so, I would never reveal my identity in a public forum.
On a physically invisible domain such as a website, merely stating a name is no different than not providing a name.

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By Susan, Bloomington, IN May 26th 2008 at 10:00 pm EDT

Because if he could get some people to believe it; they might vote for Hillary instead of Barack. It would be naive to think that the SD's would believe it--but when you're desperate you throw out whatever you can.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:30 pm EDT

No, it doesn't exist. It's another one of those "dangle a carrot" e-mail/web hoaxes that are intended to sway opinions without actually offering any proof. It's the same old political BS, if you can't find anything negative, make it up. By the way, if you get a few minutes of free time how about creating a profile to introduce yourself to the group? If you need help, just post and someone will help with it.

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By End The War May 26th 2008 at 9:28 pm EDT

This Memorial Day consider a donation for all the veterans who have served especially those who gave their all. I will MATCH donations up to $100 total. Freedom isn't Free. My deepest thanks to them and you.

Link

breaking | Report to Admin

By TOM SULLIVAN, MARYLAND, WHO WENT FOR OBAMA OVER WELMINGLY May 26th 2008 at 9:30 pm EDT

BREAKING:
The Borg have endorsed Mcsame for President!!!

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By MJ May 26th 2008 at 9:35 pm EDT

who?

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By TOM SULLIVAN, MARYLAND, WHO WENT FOR OBAMA OVER WELMINGLY May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

forget it, it was a star trek joke..

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By Together We Stand for Change! formerly K. Bell May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

yea what MJ said...who?

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By JQ May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

I googled it and got this Link LOL!!!!!!!!

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By AnnetteTN☺ May 26th 2008 at 9:36 pm EDT

Resistance is futile - he will be assimilated!

:)

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect May 26th 2008 at 9:43 pm EDT

what is the borg

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By Shiva May 26th 2008 at 9:47 pm EDT

Could you post a picture of Borg for the ignorant?

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By katie May 26th 2008 at 9:49 pm EDT

LOL--that reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw the other day: "Republicans for Voldemort"--no offense to my Obamacan friends--I am sure you'd vote for Harry, too.

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By msj for bho May 26th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

drilling in America is not going to solve the problem long term. it's a band-aide, not a cure. we have been living on band-aides for to long. that is why we are in this mess.

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 9:39 pm EDT

OK first on the taxes, he wants to undo the tax cuts for the wealthy so people like you and me are not carying the brunt of it anymore.

On the oil issue, When Bush took office he shut down thousands of good productive wells in the US because it was cheaper to import, now we have oil at outragious prices, and productive wells sitting doing nothing, we dont need to drill anymore yet, we have the wells in place, we only need to turn them back on, and Bush wont.

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By T. Perry May 26th 2008 at 9:44 pm EDT

What has Bob Barr done to make you think he will address any of your concerns? Why do you think Obama will raise your taxes? He only plans to roll back the Bush tax cuts on the wealthiest Americans. Are you in that category? If so, I think you can afford to pay a little bit more so that people who are struggling just to buy the necessities of life can get a little help.

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By Gerry in Portland, OR May 26th 2008 at 9:44 pm EDT

He will raise taxes on folks making more than $200K a year - back to what they were in the 1990's. Was that a bad time for you, if you were making that then? I thought not.

I live with a view of the river in Portland, and I see better troll-ers every day than you.

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 9:57 pm EDT

Since you seem to have all the Fox News political points at your finger tips. You must be a multi-millionaire if you think he is raising your taxes, Let see about the Oil.... Drill for oil...well first UNCAP the hundreds of wells we have capped in the US because the price of oil was too low.. The Oil companies make more $ on imported oil. We Export and buy back some of our oil from Alaska. Kinda interesting. Some of AK oil we sell to foreign countries. Well anyway..

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By Rob from Arlington, VA May 26th 2008 at 10:01 pm EDT

What we do know is that Barack will include everyone in the dialogue, and that he will consider the wishes and needs of all Americans when formulating policy. Gone will be the days of governing by faction. We core supporters of Barack do not want him to give us the spoils of victory. We want him to do what he thinks is best for all Americans. We have agreed to make individual and factional sacrifices for the good of the entire country. Barack will not have to worry about placating us. That means that Barack will have much more freedom and flexibility in his policy choices. This does not guarantee success, but it does create far more options.

Rob

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:45 pm EDT

Studies have shown that if every new vehicle coming off the assembly line increased fuel efficiency by 5 mpg, we would save significantly more oil than could EVER be brought out of the ground from Alaska. So, which would be a better plan, increase efficiency and use less resources or continue tapping the planets limited natural resources without concern?

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By Jeffrey from Highland, CA who is going to meet President Obama at the Inauguration in January May 26th 2008 at 9:31 pm EDT

This past Friday, I picked up my newly framed and signed, limited edition Fairey's Hope, Progress, and Vote posters. They look terrific!

I am wondering if anyone else has these posters as well?

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By msj for bho May 26th 2008 at 9:37 pm EDT

But this is what he has done. A community organizer. Helping people help themselves.

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By Guy-----------Ohio May 26th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

here is his elected expierence, please do not take my word for it, you can look it up at the library of congress

During the first - 8 - eight years of his elected service he sponsored over 820 bills. He introduced
233 regarding healthcare reform,
125 on poverty and public assistance,
112 crime fighting bills,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
His first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 227 These inculded **the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 - became law, **The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, - became law, **The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate, **The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, - became law, **The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, In committee, and many more

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By Re-Joyce for Obama/Biden May 26th 2008 at 9:34 pm EDT

You no, not for nothing but Bill is really trying to sully Barack's chances in the general. It's time to take this nut seriously. HQ needs to address this man and his willful ignorant speeches. Maybe we know what he's saying is crazy but evidently there are people out there listening to this garbage. The DNC has got to make him and Hillary disappear before its to late. Just think about all that they have said about Obama throughout this process. The list is to long to list, but I remember every low life statement they have made. Bill looks like he has lost his mind. I am going to write a letter to Nancy Polosi and Howard Dean and let them know how much what they say is hurting the American Dream, my dream, and a wonderful campaign.

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By LW May 26th 2008 at 9:38 pm EDT

It would probably be better if a surrogate took it on.

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By JQ May 26th 2008 at 9:40 pm EDT

Do not worry, we have a week to go and he will be out of the picture.

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By Re-Joyce for Obama/Biden May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

Someone has to take it on. It really is dangerous for this man to turn his wifes loss into someone elses fault. It is pathetic.

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By My 5 yr old knows Taekwondo May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

HRC & WJC remind me of an awful rash I had once when I left my bathing suit on too long.

I tried everything to get rid of it and finally when I ignored it, it went away and never came back.

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By Dana May 26th 2008 at 10:00 pm EDT

I agree.Someone has to take this on.
Hq even.I understand Obama has won and the primaries are almost over but what bill clinton is doing now is trying to ruin his chances in november.That is clear.
He is putting in their supporters minds that Obama and the dnc has stolen this election from her.They are hating Obama more and more.
We are winning the primaries yes,but the clinton's are trying to dirty his win and stir up hatred against him.
Howard Dean,Pelosi,Gore,are just letting them do it.They were not supposed to go negative again,but look,they are.And it's worse.
I emailed Dean already.
I think I'll have to go back to being an Independant and vote for Barack as one.I can't be in a party of cowards like the dnc.I can't.

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By Sarah May 26th 2008 at 10:04 pm EDT

Re-Joyce - While you're at it, please ask them both to step down. We need stronger leaders who are capable of speaking up, not playing political games.

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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 9:41 pm EDT

Well Andrew, why don't you just trot off back to the McCain campaign and ask McBush about his pastor relationships, instead of being a troll here.

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By msj for bho May 26th 2008 at 9:42 pm EDT

Facts only please, Write never said Americans deserved 9/11. the "chickens come home" comment was a quote from someone else (ambassador Peck i do believe).

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By Carol May 26th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

Thats not what Obama said. He said that Wright had discuss controversial topics before but never in such terms using such incindiary language. He's already said that he doesnt share Wrights views anymore than McCain believes America was founded to destroy Islam. Stop judging people by their pastor. Many people go to church and their pastors say stuff that they dont agree with. Heck I remembered some of the crazy stuff I heard in church when I went if I agreed with that nonsense I'd be permanently scarred.

Carol

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

Obama's church stood for and still stands for Jesus Christ and supports the upward mobility of the African American community (and other communities, but as a church founded in the 70s-the AA community is the focus).

What Jerimiah Wright stood for is not what the church stood for. If you have any knowledge of the experiments done on AA men involving STDs, then you would understand how Wright came to this conclusion. There was a documentary on this I think titled "Bad Blood." I may have the title wrong.

As for the cause of 9/11, there are SEVERAL pastors with similiar theories. It is apparent that Obama does not share his beliefs. He (Obama) has addressed this. Wright's problem is that he cannot move his mindset out of the 60's and 70's. This is not the way he preaches, but this is the way that he thinks.

Barack does not believe this way. Obama should be judged on what he believes and his actions.

Hope this helps.

Blessings,
CeCe

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By BroncoSandi from Idaho May 26th 2008 at 10:03 pm EDT

YOU ARE A TROLL<<<
OBAMA........YES WE CAN !!

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By Karen Hussein kaffiyeh wearing American who thinks Reggie Love has an awesome job May 26th 2008 at 10:12 pm EDT

Andrew--

Perhaps Sen. Obama believed he could be a positive influence at TUCC because not all members believe that the gov't caused AIDS. Where do you think this idea even came from? (Are you familiar with the Tuskegee Experiment where the US gov't knew that AA men in treatment had syphillis, but did not tell them, did not give them penicillin which would have cured it, and allowed them to die while recording the whole thing? Look it up.) Wright was quoting an US Ambassador when he said that the US brought 9/11 upon itself.

A lot of Catholics heard that priests were abusing children, but continued to go to church every Sunday without investigating the rumors--why do you think that they did that????

Barack Obama has already inspired millions of Americans to reach out to others, volunteer, become engaged in the civic process, participate with the Dem Party in their counties, register people to vote, and he has not even been elected yet. That makes him a very persuasive and powerful leader and convices me that he can do the same as President, persuading and influencing Congress to do right by their constiuents for a change.

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By FirstCanidateIcanbelieve...GO BO!!! May 26th 2008 at 11:06 pm EDT

I do not believe that the Pastor said that the US deserved it..I believe that what he was saying was that with the outlook that many foreigners had about the US at that time and at this time that it was only a matter of time that something like this was going to happen..About the Aids thing...I do not know..It came from somewhere however, Most Important I believe it is in the US's best interest to become friends and restore our integrity in order to gain back the bright beacon that once shown off of our shores..I believe that of any of the candidates that are out there the only one that is going to achieve in getting US back into the principals that our fore fathers laid out to us is Barack Obama.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 27th 2008 at 12:16 am EDT

If you have a problem with Rev. W. then ask yourself or better yet, Bill and Hill if THEY have aproblem with him. The Clintons INVITED Wright to the White House back when he needed "religous cover" during the Monica mess! Do you think they agreed with everything wright has said? They certainly knew him well enough to have him in their "home".

If you've ever been a regular church attender you'd know that most folks don't agree with everything their pastor says, I don't. Also, a person joins for reasons of cummunity, fellowship and personal reasons. No pastor can form an individual's personal relationship with God; that is a matter between the person and God ultimately, NOT man. You sound very uninformed about the functions of churches, pastors and matters of personal faith.

So, you need to get over Wright; most thinking people have.

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By Somebody(was nobody) May 26th 2008 at 9:46 pm EDT

Neither can we, but is it fair that we are paying 30 to 35% of our wages while the wealthy are paying 10 to 18%, that is what Obama wants to change he wants corporate america to take back their responsibility, and get it off the backs of the working class, where Bush put it.

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By T. Perry May 26th 2008 at 9:47 pm EDT

As I asked you above, are you in the top bracket? If not, then you will not get a tax increase under Obama's plan. He is only rolling back the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. If you ARE in the top bracket, sorry, but you will have to pay a little more so that people who are making MUCH less than you are can buy the basic necessities of life.

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By ObamaCanada May 26th 2008 at 9:47 pm EDT

Andrew (independent) is a conservative troll.

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By Anthony in N.C. May 26th 2008 at 9:54 pm EDT

Independent,

What makes you think is going to raise taxes? He intends to get us out of the war to help pay for his programs which is why he indicated that some of his programs can not fully come on line immediately. He intends to allow the tax cuts given to the top 2% to expire in which will help to implement some programs and balance the budget. Also, he intends to invest into America's infrastructure in which this will create jobs as a result create more tax revenue. Unfortunately, he may not be able to balance the budget in his first few years due to the big debt our current POTUS is leaving this nation.

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By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 9:57 pm EDT

You won't have one (a tax increase) unless you make about a quarter million per a year. I think the ultra wealthy can handle the same tax rates before Bush gave them a tax cut. Obama wants to repeal the ultra-wealthy tax cut. Our nation can't afford not to make this step. If you are working class, then under Obama's plan, you'll probably get a tax cut. Go back to the issues tab and click on Fiscal to learn more.

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By Kestrel May 26th 2008 at 10:03 pm EDT

Okay, this post is not for "Independent" anymore since it's clear he does not have an open mind to Obama. But for those interested in Obama's plan in regards to taxes, click on the Issues button and look under Economy and Fiscal for more of Obama's details.

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By Joy IA May 26th 2008 at 10:30 pm EDT

Ind08, first you started on Rev. Wright, then taxes, then oil drilling, back to taxes, back to Rev. Wright...

It's clear you only want to put Barack into these little boxes so you can nitpick on these things. If you want to be open-minded, that's great, but I'm not sure you are. I find it funny that you come here to find out about issues then say "there isn't much detail." HUH??

To be quite honest, no candidate is ever truly experienced enough to be president because, well, they've never been president before. They are all "qualified" according to the requirements to run, but it's what the candidate can bring to the office that allows us to choose who we want in the White House. If Bob Barr is more in in line with the type of president you want, then you should vote for him. We happen to align ourselves with Barack for the change he'll bring to Washington. As he always says, he's not a perfect man nor will he be a perfect president and that's fine with me. What I do know is that he'll bring integrity and great character back to the office, thank god for that.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:49 pm EDT

Well, if you're making under $200,000 or so per year than you won't have a tax increase under Obama's plan. Those making more than that can afford to pay the same tax rates as those of us making significantly less. If you are making more than $200,000 per year and your taxes go back to where they should be, I can't say that I feel all that badly for you.

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By Connie Obama (Not held hostage by polls or media) May 27th 2008 at 12:27 am EDT

Don't worry about it; I'm guessing you don't have enough money to be in the top 1% who will have a tax increase. My portfolio is bleeding too, but I'm not whining about it. There are people out there who have to make a choice between splitting their prescriptions and buying food! I know some of them personally.

If I have to pay more, so be it. It's called being my brothers' keeper, or looking at the big picture. There's the war, education, economy, etc. It's selfish to be a "single issue" voter. Get over yourself!!!!!!! If you think Hill or McCain will be better for you, by all means vote for them. I have no patience with selfish, self centered "whiners"!!!!

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By Linda from Leawood, Kansas May 26th 2008 at 9:44 pm EDT

New Thread

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By ♥ Tanya ♥ May 26th 2008 at 9:53 pm EDT

Once again -- It's clear that you are not and never plan to be a supporter of Barack Obama.

You are a supporter of Bob Barr -- which is terrific.

Grace and peace to you, but to banter with you when all you'd like to do is raise questions about issues that you've CLEARLY not researched yourself is a waste of time. Yours in particular.

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By Guy-----------Ohio May 26th 2008 at 9:54 pm EDT

look , you are just here to cause trouble, We here happen to believe in our canidate strongly, we do not begrudge you for your questions, but don't state things that are taken out of context, his present votes were in Ill. not the US senate, and yes he voted present on 167 bills, out of 4000, so please atleast make accurate claims, it's kinda funny how you said you have looked at the web site and not found much info, it's only a click away in Detail, seems as though you have either "hi-jacked" the in-accurate info or you spent alot of time listening to Rush or Hannity

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By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it May 26th 2008 at 10:02 pm EDT

If you are questioning how Barack will balance a budget... THEN LOOK NO FUTHER THAN TO THE WAY HE HAS RUN IHS HISTORICAL CAMPAIGN!!!!

WHO IN THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS CAN SAY THAT THEY HAVE ACCOMPISHED WHAT OBAMA HAS,CONSIDERING HE STARTED WITH NOTHING.

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By CeCe in South Carolina where everyone is not a jerk like Wilson May 26th 2008 at 10:07 pm EDT

Voting present is acceptable and it sends a message to the bill's sponsor. This has been discussed a great deal.

Obama knows how to balance a budget. Heck, he knows how to budget. Look at his campaign. But he knows what he is doing, and he has the sense to surround himself with good advisors.

There is no increase on the middle class or small business owners.

I don't mind being questioned, but do a little research too.

Blessings,
CeCe

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By chicago2u May 26th 2008 at 10:52 pm EDT

Independent: I have experienced that people who use the derogatory term "retard" are themselves of diminished intelligence.

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By Marie Hussein from New Mexico May 26th 2008 at 10:22 pm EDT

These questions remind me of a speech Karl Rove gave in Jan 08. Rove had slides and video clips as his "documentation" of the points the GOP state ED's should use against Obama if he became the DEM nominee.

In fact, these questions are almost in the same order of those talking points. Interesting.

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By Banko May 26th 2008 at 9:51 pm EDT

BILL CLINTON EXPLODES: OBAMA FACES LOSS IN GENERAL ELECTION

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Bill Clinton says wife is victim of a ‘cover up’

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By Sarah May 26th 2008 at 9:56 pm EDT

Ha! Cover up! That seems to be the Clinton's trademark. All I want to know is what really happened to Ron Brown and Vince Foster!

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By Tammi King -No nonsence we know who we need to elect May 27th 2008 at 4:10 pm EDT

I never had sex with the woman

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By Ton from Mountlake Terrace, WA May 26th 2008 at 10:00 pm EDT

This is pathetic.... That a former president will come before the American people and lie, lie and lie. This is terrible...

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By lostAngeles May 26th 2008 at 9:54 pm EDT

if you put the FL/MI issue aside, how many supers do we need over the next few days to pretty much guarantee the nomination based on current predictions for the outcomes of SD, MT, and PR?

anyone know? it can't be more than 10-15 at most, right? and i would think there is a good chance of getting most of that tomorrow. esp. after bill clinton's increasingly crazy commentary ("cover-up" and all) and hrc's comments on friday.

what do you think?

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By Concerned for our future May 26th 2008 at 10:07 pm EDT

The media should repeat the video of HRC riduculing Obama, mocking him when she spoke of the skies opening, angels falling etc. whenever anyone speaks of disrespect to her.

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By MRA - Mary, NY - SO VERY PROUD OF MY COUNTRY! May 26th 2008 at 10:11 pm EDT

The expectations as per the 'Obama spreadsheet' is that we will get 42 delegates from the remaining contests, sooooooooo......

WE ONLY NEED SEVEN SUPERS (OR ADD-ONS)!!!!!!

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By ObamaRama in CO May 26th 2008 at 10:22 pm EDT

That is great news...i have been so anxious thinking we were gonna need a lot more supers then that.

GoBama!

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By One Who Usually Only Watches May 26th 2008 at 9:57 pm EDT

Thanks for this moving interview with one of "our guys"!

I am really moved.

YES WE CAN!!

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By Barack H. Obama is President May 26th 2008 at 9:59 pm EDT

Listening to our Veterans - what an awesime video. I think most soldiers feel this way. Willing to fight, but for the right reason, not a false cause. God Bless Care Bear.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:42 pm EDT

People that are truly middle class don't have stock portfolios of significant enough means that capital gains taxes are a concern. Right now, the middle class is too worried about finding jobs, paying for gas and groceries, and avoiding foreclosure. The only people truly concerned about capital gains taxes are those that earn enough yearly that they should be paying more.

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By Coracii - Counting The Days Until January 20th, 2009 May 26th 2008 at 10:46 pm EDT

Plenty of undecided people and those supporting other candidates are welcomed here with open arms. Many of them end up supporting Obama, some don't. The difference is in the attitude they displayed versus what you've shown. Ask questions, post your concerns, make statements, but do it showing respect and that's what you'll receive back. Random disparaging comments about the candidate whose website you are visiting is not a likely way to gain trust here.

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By Sarah May 26th 2008 at 10:10 pm EDT

What is Bill ranting about now..... "I've never known a candidate who's been treated so disrespectfully just for running." Where did that come from?

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By Nicole from Cochiti Lake, NM May 26th 2008 at 10:13 pm EDT

"Except when ah did it to her in front of the world...but that was diffrnt"

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By Sarah May 26th 2008 at 10:20 pm EDT

ah?

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By Hanne Maria. From MD May 26th 2008 at 10:40 pm EDT

I wonder what's up in Bill clinton's head?

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By Kevin from Mishawaka, IN May 26th 2008 at 11:10 pm EDT

I think Brett Favre would be a good Vice President because he threw for over 300 touch down passes in his career, he doesn't have anything to do right now and he would help Barack carry Wisconsin as it is a swing state. He also lives in Mississippi so he can campaign there. And if not Brett Favre, then Payton Manning and Peyton would help Barack carry Indiana.

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By di May 26th 2008 at 11:27 pm EDT

Hi John,

Thank you for your brave service for our country and for stepping forward to say these words for Senator Obama. You are obviously one of the best guys in America. One of the most rewarding parts of keeping up with this website is getting to learn about wonderful people like you. America is going to be better than ever because you and so many young people like you are excited about doing some great things for our country, not the least of which is electing Barack Obama to the presidency. Your generation is going to make all the difference for the better. I'm so glad to have this chance to know you. God bless you John.

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By Mary R. Il. May 26th 2008 at 11:46 pm EDT

Listening, real active listening, is such an art..and so few employ it.

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By Robert from Brooklyn May 27th 2008 at 1:49 am EDT

Here we go. The idea is officially out there. Someone has said it out loud without any nuances. I don't know man. I hate to sound like a conspiracy nut but this is the 3rd time this month the idea has been mentioned. You guys think it's officially dangerous for our boy?

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By Gwen, another Californian for Obama May 27th 2008 at 4:07 pm EDT

Robert, this is the same threat that everyone was taling about this weekend. You can file a complaint with the FCC, inform the Secret Service, write/call your government representatives. Liz Trotta has apologized; some people accept it, some people are still wanting further sanctions/firing.

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By Cris from Saint Louis, MO May 27th 2008 at 11:39 am EDT

Hi everyone! The blog has been updated with the May 27 *morning* news content.

For those who don't know, my name is Cris and I'm a Cuban-American who supports Barack Obama.

I run a blog that compiles pretty much every major news article and commentary that comes out each day about Senator Obama. My hope is that it's a useful tool for those who want to keep up with everything going on in the campaign. I also contribute my own commentary as well.

I hope this is helpful to everyone.

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You can also help spread the word by "Digging" this news site:

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