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john edwards endorses barack obama in grand rapids, michigan




* drop-off locations for Oregon mail-in ballots, up until 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2008. ** if oregonians want to mail in their ballot it should have been postmarked, Friday, May 16, 2008, use the location drop-offs linked above

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endorsement of john edwards for barack obama and complete transcript

Campaign Appearances

May 19, 2008 - Town Hall with Barack, Billings, MT
May 19, 2008 - Rally with Barack, Bozeman, MT
May 19, 2008 - Rally with Barack, Crow Agency, MT
May 20, 2008 - Rally with Barack and Michelle, Des Moines, IA
May 21, 2008 - Rally with Barack, Tampa, FL

obama in sunglasses, part two

What Went Wrong?
Obama's On-the-Wall Endorsement
500K African-American Votes in Play in Georgia
Obama Warns Republicans About Critical Ads
Is it now Obama's Party?
Wake Up and Smell the Disenchantment


obama at a rally on Saturday at Roseburg High School in Oregon

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Obama promises no let-up in support for Israel

Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama on Monday promised no let-up in US support for Israel, after his Republican foe repeatedly claimed he is the favored pick of the Islamist movement Hamas.


"You will not see, under my presidency, any slackening in commitment to Israel's security," Obama said in an interview with The Atlantic magazine online.


"My position on Hamas is indistinguishable from the position of Hillary Clinton or John McCain. I said they are a terrorist organization and I've repeatedly condemned them," Obama said.

"I mean what I say: since they are a terrorist organization, we should not be dealing with them until they recognize Israel, renounce terrorism." continue

Characteristics of an Obama, Vice-Presidential Candidate
A lot has been written lately of who should be Barack’s running mate, etc. Personally, we don’t know who that person will be for various reasons. Until we know the Democratic Platform, which is what Obama and his running mate will embrace, we don’t know who the candidate will be. In stating that there are a few things we can consider, due to how Barack has run his campaign.

First off, any vice-presidential candidate will have to embrace the one theme that has been constant throughout the Obama Campaign, change. This is easy because that is who and what Barack Obama represents, change. The vice-presidential candidate must not only embrace and represent, change, the person when he/she steps on the stage with Barack Obama, must look and be change. Any long time insider would not only contradict the message but bring doubt about the word change in whole.

Second, any vice-presidential candidate must be on the same wave length, thought process and democratic mandate as Barack Obama. There must not be any second guessing about the vice-presidential candidate, wondering if there is any personal agenda, etc. This person must back up Barack Obama and the mandate 150%. No questions and no wonderment allowed.

Third, the vice-presidential candidate is not the lead, the presidential candidate is. There must not be any questions or concerns about that. They must look as if they will work together but more importantly mean it.

Lastly, the vice-presidential candidate must be a partner and for all intention purposes, they must respect, admire and like each other. I know many say “look at JKF/LBJ”, I have and it was 1960, this is 2008. After the disastrous Bush II years, people do want and should be given candor, honesty and frankness and this must exude from the party’s ticket. These two people must trust each other, period. No back-biting, knife fighting, etc. This is what we are trying to run against, not trying to merge.

In the end it is Barack Obama’s choice of who his running mate will be. I am sure he knows how all factions feel at this time as the primary is winding down. But more importantly, he will choose a person whom he feels can win with him in November. Let’s trust his judgment; he has not done too badly thus far.


michelle in san juan, puerto rico

Audio/Video

Governor Katleen Sebelius (D-KS) on Vote for Change; Obama on serving our veterans; Obama at Civic Center Charleston, WV; Obama '08 - Vote For Change Video; Winner of 30 Second Obama Ad for moveon.org; Obama in Louisville, Kentucky; The Boys from Bend, Oregon; MSNBC's Pat Buchanan Complete Meltdown; Max Kennedy and actor, Dule Hule at Portland State University; NPR: Obama's Cash Machine, Built in Silicon Valley; NPR: Weekly News Roundup, Week of May 14, 2008

A Tale of Two Democratic Primary States
Top 10 Reasons Obama Defeated Clinton for the Democratic Nomination
The Obama Campaign's 'unsung hero'
Obama Over The Top: How New Voters Could Redraw The Electoral Map
Superdelegates put Obama within mathematical reach
How to end a presidential campaign






Keith Olbermann, Special Comment, "President Bush, 'Shut the Hell Up'"

Obama Cues Up to Play Pool

Senator Barack Obama continued the “regular guy who does regular guy things” portion of his campaign tour here, visiting a local billiards hall where he proved that his pool skills are better than his bowling skills.

But even in that light-hearted setting, he was confronted with his perceived vulnerability in this state: that white blue-collar voters here still have questions about his background.

During a short news conference right near the bar at Schultzie’s Billiard’s, a local television reporter for WCHS TV asked him about “The challenges of attracting voters in this state _ blue collar, white voters in this state.”

“They think you are un-American,’’ he said. “How do you get those voters? Democratic voters?”

Mr. Obama responded in detail: “We just have to get information out. Hopefully they’ll watch your program tonight. They’ll know that I’m a practicing Christian. They’ll know that my grandfather fought in World War II and I was raised to love America and all these phony emails talking how I don’t pledge allegiance are just political smears.”

A bit later, another reporter asked, “How problematic are those rumors that you were talking about earlier that you don’t pledge allegiance, that you’re a Muslim? They’re out there.”

Mr. Obama said, “They’ve been out there since the beginning of this campaign. This is something that has been systematically fed into the bloodstream. We notice these e-mails get sent out in each successive state that we were campaigning in, which indicates that it is not just a random sort of viral thing. I think you know this is a dirty trick that folks are playing on voters.”NYT continue

Vote for Change by SamGrahamFelsen
MS-01: If these voters don't care about Wright, which ones will? by kos
Five Reasons why 2012 is a No-Go for Clinton by poblano
Reality Sinks In by Al Giordano
Condescending to Voters, Playing to Perceived Racial Fears Does Not Work by Jonathan Singer
A Different Dream Team? Obama/Edwards? by Paul Rosenberg
Part I: Obama Roadmap to the White House by wizinit
Barack Obama, Champion of Children, Protecting them from Lead Poisoning by TomP




obama in macomb county, michigan

Endorsements

Congressman Tom Allen (D-ME); Senator Daniel Akaka (D-HI); Dolly Strazar, DNC Hawaii; Idaho State Democratic Chair Keith Roark; Anita Bonds chair of the DC Democratic Party; Congressman Joe Donnelly (D-IN); Mayor Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans (D-LA); Prince George's County Executive Jack B. Johnson, Flips to Obama; Former Governor of Colorado and DNC Chair Roy Romer; Endorsed by Crow Nation and Fort Peck Tribes; College Democrats Endorsements; Three Former SEC Chairmen; Wisconsin Superdelegate State Senator Lena Taylor; Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan; Indiana Congressman Pete Visclosky (D-IN); Democrats Abroad Chair and superdelegate Christine Schon Marques; NARAL Pro-Choice backs Obama; Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano; United Steel Workers Union; Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA); Congressmen Henry Waxman and Howard Berman (D-CA); Communication Workers of America Union and Larry Cohen, President Endorse Obama; Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA); Lexington Herald-Leader (KY) Endorses Obama; MD superdelegate Greg Pecoraro; DC Clinton Delegate Councilman Jack Evans is switching to Barack Obama

Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain
Obama's long country road
A Usually Legal Practice That Wears Black Eyes
Curious George publisher may sue over T-shirt
Republicans fear public has lost confidence


barack with sen. claire mccaskill (d-mo) in cape girardeau, mo

shoutouts:

The Stealth Campaign to Delegitimitize Obama by democrattotheend; What other murderous regimes does Cindy McCain profit from? by clammyc; "F*** yeah": Worse Than Abu Ghraib by Mash; Bill Moyers: The Meaning of Freedom by teacherken; NAACP picks young community organizer as new president by 174winchell; I'm a feminist, and that's why I don't support Hillary. by Queen Alice; I'm sick and tired by ebonyqueen; Bush Attacks Obama in Israel; Joe Biden Responds-"This is bullshit" by rikyrah; Huckabee thinks assassinating Democrats is funny by smintheus; Judiciary Committee Threatening to ARREST ROVE! by EmperorHadrian; Republican Radio Host DESTROYED by Chris Matthews on Hardball by AntonBursch; California Sup. Court Rules in Favor of Marriage Equality by UTBriancl; I Won't Do It. by RenaF; We need another attack - Rumsfeld by occams hatchet; Alaska will be competitive by kos; How to Market Obama to Your Republican Friends by Press to Digitate

Attacking Michelle and Defending Michelle
Florida, Michigan cannot save Clinton
Obama fires first shot in the real election battle
What should Obama do about the Clintons?
Can Obama, McCain get by on $84 mil. each?
A Subdued Clinton and Subdued Audience
Perfect Timing- Obama's Super Show Stoppers


obama at louisville, ky rally

PhotoBlogs

Barack returns to Eugene, OR! by The Great Gatsby; EDWARDS/ OBAMA (Now w/ After Party Pix & VIDEO !!) by Al Rodgers; Obama Visits Louisville; Obama in West Virginia; WV Field Offices for Obama by merrinc; BREAKING: Obama 51 - McSame 44 by Al Rodgers; Thank you Daily Kos, Lizardbox, and Indiana by foxsucks81; Nevada Convention Photos and Pencast by ThatPoshGirl

Michigan on Obama's map
Steeling Obama
A dreamier Democrat 'dream ticket'
Obama's success suggests we can transcend race
New Math for November
Obama Says Mississippi Election Proves He Can Withstand Republicans
Obama sports flag pin again after long absence


h/t Stroszek

Polls

New ABC/Post Poll--It's All Good by maxnyc; SUSA Oregon Poll-Obama up 54-43% by Parker2001; USAToday/Gallup: Obama 20% lead National by Canadian4Obama; SUSA & PPP "Hard-Working White" Oregon is Solid Obama Country by Steven R; Quinnipiac National Poll: Obama +7 Against McCain by Stroszek; ABC/WaPo: Bush At all Time Low (31), Obama Extends Lead Over McCain by DemFromCT; Whom Do You Trust? Not the GOP by DemFromCT

75K in portland, oregon

McCain Campaign Pioneers A First: Courting Lefty Bloggers
Obama says he'll reshape US foreign policy. But can he?
Is Obama Too Far Left on Taxes?
Obama compares housing crisis to Great Depression
Obama gets young people back in the race
Clinton’s huge West Virginia win changes little
‘Almost Nominee’ Status Keeps Obama in Limbo
PEJ Study: Media Declaring Obama the Winner


obama with advisor richard danzig

icebergslim’s last word: the playing of politics

We now are all aware of President Bush’s assessment and/or statement of Barack Obama and the Democratic Party as appeasers or playing “appeasement”.


While in Israel celebrating its 60th Anniversary, Bush compares Obama to Nazi Appeasers. Not only was this a crazy ass statement to make, but he was the one who ended up looking and sounding ridiculous. And he took major hits for this loose usage of language from the main stream media and print press.

"We have heard this foolish delusion before," Bush said in remarks to Israel's parliament, the Knesset. "As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: 'Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what it is — the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."

Then Obama Campaign weighed in:

"It is sad that President Bush would use a speech to the Knesset on the 6Oth anniversary of Israel's independence to launch a false political attack. It is time to turn the page on eight years of policies that have strengthened Iran and failed to secure America or our ally Israel."

"Instead of tough talk and no action, we need to do what Kennedy, Nixon and Reagan did and use all elements of American power -- including tough, principled, and direct diplomacy -- to pressure countries like Iran and Syria. George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists, and the President's extraordinary politicization of foreign policy and the politics of fear do nothing to secure the American people or our stalwart ally Israel."

Of course many Democratic Leaders weighed in, but it was Senator Joe Biden that really handed the Bush Administration their asses on a plate:

“This is bullshit, this is malarkey. This is outrageous, for the president of the United States to go to a foreign country, to sit in the Knesset ... and make this kind of ridiculous statement.”

Then John “McSame" McCain had something to say:

“Yes, there have been appeasers in the past, and the president is exactly right, and one of them is Neville Chamberlain,'’ Mr. McCain told reporters on his campaign bus after a speech in Columbus, Ohio. “I believe that it’s not an accident that our hostages came home from Iran when President Reagan was president of the United States. He didn’t sit down in a negotiation with the religious extremists in Iran, he made it very clear that those hostages were coming home.'’

The Bush Administration attempted to back peddle and state the remark was not towards Obama, but Obama put Bush and McCain on notice:



Finally, the icing on the cake is given to us, thanks to Chris Matthews of Hardball (MSNBC) and the right wing "talking idiot" Kevin James. Caution: Make sure you have your history in check before going on this show.



After watching that unloaded, talking point idiot, no wonder the Republicans have nothing further to say. The Republicans are as sorry as that talking no nothing “Kevin James”, and as one person wrote, “he calls himself a lawyer!!! Where did he graduate from? Rush Limbaugh U?”

We all got energized, legitimized, after viewing and listening to this idiot, for real.


well, the photo above reminds me of 'looking through the window'. when we look through the window, we see ourselves. we may not like what we see, or we may be proud of what we see. i say, barack is very proud of what he sees, as we all should be. he has run a great grass roots campaign, he has energized the democratic base, he has brought millions of new voters to the movement, and he is an honest, stand up guy. that is worth 'looking through the window'.

remember to stay involved, donate, and get ready for november. we need every single foot soldier for the huge mountain we must climb. and climb it to win, we must. h/t to al rodgers for the incredible slide show of the portland, oregon rally, below.

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This Week With Barack Obama

This Week With Barack Obama, May 4-10, 2008

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barack and michelle in raleigh, nc after winning the north carolina primary

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we now know who the democratic nominee is going to be....

What Metric is Left? Reality Time.
A valid, on point, honest question is one that the Clinton Campaign cannot answer.

Sure, she is dragging this out and looks like a fighter, but in the end the math does not work. Even if she wins the rest of what? Six primaries? It won’t happen. Especially, since Barack won North Carolina by 15 points and lost Indiana by 0.8 points, this was not the game changer Hillary Clinton needed. The popular vote Barack won in North Carolina wiped out her gains in Pennsylvania. Indiana did nothing for Clinton, since the race was tight and the delegate count will be split down the middle. In other words, she gained nothing and ending up losing the delegate and popular vote battle Tuesday night. Lastly on this delegate and popular vote count, there are not enough states left for Clinton to catch up. She needs to beat Barack over 70% for the remaining six contests and it won't happen. Now the superdelegates are favoring Obama.

What Tim Russert said, and if you don’t know, look at the video above, was like a shot heard around the world. Everyone knows that Barack Obama is the Democratic Nominee and there is nothing else that the Clinton Campaign can do, it is a fact.

I have stated this many times, this primary is one that many pundits will write about. Primarily, how the formidable Clinton Campaign was shattered by a new kid on the block, named Barack Obama.

We know that Barack will not win West Virginia or Kentucky, but he will win Oregon on May 20, 2008. In winning Oregon, he will have secured the most pledged delegates, period. And it is technically, totally and finally over, at least for Barack.

What is the most important now is bringing the party together. The most important mission that we have is to win not only the White House, but more congressional and senate seats for a working majority to assist the next president.

Now it is time for Hillary Clinton to leave the stage, gracefully, she knows it as well as the rest of the country. We are now waiting for her to do so.

Campaign Appearances

May 12, 2008 - Campaign Event with Barack Obama, Charleston, WV
May 12, 2008 - Rally with Barack, Louisville, KY

Why Clinton will not be his running mate
Obama Camp Blasts McCain on Economy
Hillary fades as Barack runs hot
'Super' surge for Obama
What went wrong for Clinton?
Clinton's end: time to yield and unify
Face it, HIllary: It's over
Republicans Give Mixed Reasons for Obama Votes
Edwards: Obama Will Be the Nominee





obama and brian williams of nbc nightly news

Video/Audio

Donna Brazile on CNN Primary Night; Barackula, the Musical; Obama in Eugene, OR; Obama Speech in Indianapolis, IN; Indiana Jefferson-Jackson Dinner; Obama Top Ten on Letterman; Dirt Off Your Shoulder Music Video; Obama in Beaverton, OR; Barack and Michelle on the Today Show; Obama in Bend, OR; NPR: Perceptions of Obama Shift with Strong Week; NPR: Week in Review: Obama Surges Forward; Meet the Press in Indianapolis

Feminists sharply divided between Clinton, Obama
Clinton's diminishing of black votes
What if Clinton had Obama's lead?

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Edwards Raises Doubts About Clinton's Chances

John Edwards, a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, cautioned Sunday that Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton “has to be really careful that she’s not damaging our prospects” by staying in the contest against Senator Barack Obama.

While Mr. Edwards, a onetime senator from North Carolina, has not endorsed either candidate, he made it clear on the CBS News program “Face the Nation” that he saw little chance that Mrs. Clinton could manage a come-from-behind victory.

“You can no longer make a compelling case for the math,” Mr. Edwards said, referring to delegate totals that increasingly favor Mr. Obama. “The math is very, very hard for her.” continue

obama accepts jersey from university of oregon coach, ernie kent

The Super Delegate March to Inevitability by maureen
Two more Black writers unload on Clinton by teacherken
vote for change by kid oakland
On the ground in West Virginia for Obama by Carnacki
Obama hits McCain HARD: He's "Losing his bearings"! by jkennerl
Rasmussen Calls the Democratic Race for Obama by Walt starr
It's amazing that Barack has even Made it this far by jenontheshore
We have a race problem..... by Elise


obama and abel valladares at luis's taqueira, woodburn, or

Photo Diaries

VOTE for CHANGE -- 1,400 New Yorkers take to the streets! UPDATED with video by casperr; Photoblog: Obama Voter Registration in Austin! by kath25; Barack in Indy on Election Eve w/ photos! by Debby; Yes We Can: A Photoblog of Young Obama Supporters in Indianapolis by BillyZoom; Making it happen in NC (w/photos) by merrinc; From Obama Blog: Barack visits University of Evansville, IN; From Obama Blog: Barack and Michelle visit Kempton, IN; Obama Rocks Assembly Hall Bloomington Indiana Photo Diary by HeartlandLiberal; From Obama Blog: Barack and Michelle in Noblesville, IN

Michelle Obama talks about her role if she is First Lady
Painful period for Clinton campaign
Party Like It’s 2008
Gingrich Warns G.O.P. Swift Change Is Needed
Obama's Next Big Challenge
Obama Takes Superdelegate Lead


a chorus of millions

Clinton Aides Doubtful About Future

After failing to win the decisive sweep in North Carolina and Indiana that could have reshaped the Democratic race, disappointed aides to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton conceded it would be difficult for her to catch Sen. Barack Obama in either delegates or overall votes in the six remaining contests.

The outcome caused the candidate and her campaign to intensify their efforts to persuade party leaders to include the results of disqualified contests in Michigan and Florida, both of which she won. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws committee is scheduled to meet on May 31 to consider two challenges pending on whether, and how, to seat delegates from those states.

"Absent some sort of miracle on May 31st, it's going to be tough for us," said a senior Clinton official who spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to be frank. "We lost this thing in February. We're doing everything we can now . . . but it's just an uphill battle." continue

victory speech in raleigh, north carolina

shoutouts: Yes to Unity. But Let's Not Go Overboard. by wmtriallawyer; Cheers to Hillary is 44, Taylor Marsh and MyDD by Morgan Sandlin; Mark Penn Denies Being an Idiot by BarbinMD; Mothers Day Message from Teresa Heinz by Teresa Heinz; Feminisms: McCain and Women by Elise; Countdown to $200 oil (4) - It's scheduled for 1/20/09 by Jerome a Paris; Breaking: FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel by aravir; Why can't Clinton win independents? by kos; Clinton's Race-Baiting Continues by dnA; Jeralyn Merritt "Obama For Hill's A-G..." by Mithrandir Istari

obama and wolf blizter going to the situation room

Endorsements

Tom Hanks Endorses Obama; Martin Sheen Endorses Obama; Nine Superdelegates Endorse Obama; 4 More Superdelegates Backs Obama; Kaylan Free, Superdelegate Supports Obama; Portland Mayor Tom Potter Backs Obama; Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) Backs Obama; Kristi Cummings Superdelegate (UT) Endorses Obama; David Bonior, Former Congressman (MI) and John Edwards Campaign Manager Backs Obama; Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA) Endorses Obama; Congressman Brad Miller (D-NC) Backs Obama,; Florida House Democratic Leader Dan Gelber Backs Obama; Congressman Harry Mitchell (D-AZ) Endorses Obama; Myrlie Evers-Williams, wife of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Endorses Obama; Two Virgin Island Superdelegates flip to Obama; Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (D-HI) Endorses Obama; California Superdelegate Crystal Strait Backs Obama; Kentucky Lt. Governor Dan Mongiardo Endorses Obama

Obama Seeks To Unify Party For November
For Hillary Clinton, no 'clear path to victory' -- nor to an exit
Jews for Obama, Oy Vey!
Pragmatic Politics, Forged on the South Side
The Cynic and Senator Obama


Larry Levine from Hinton, WV, part of Obama's small donor coalition

Obama's Results Center
5 Mistakes Clinton Made
Barack on iTunes
Clinton won't quit; Obama doesn't care
Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history


OBAMA: The Audacity of Hope

Fund Race: Obama Outflanks 'Hillraisers'

A key component in the Democratic presidential race is all but decided: In fund raising, victory belongs to Sen. Barack Obama.

As recently as a few months ago, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton had a seemingly invincible money machine -- a political ATM of well-connected followers who could raise tens of thousands of dollars with a few phone calls. But just as Sen. Obama has topped her at the polls, the Illinois senator's Internet-driven fund-raising model has eclipsed the one favored by the Clinton campaign.

Sen. Obama overtook Sen. Clinton in total fund raising in February and has raised more since. The New York senator, meanwhile, has loaned herself $6.4 million in the past few weeks, her campaign acknowledged Wednesday. continue

obama in 'da house....'

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A blast from the past by kos
Clinton debt HUGE
Republicans Crossing Over to Vote in Democratic Contests
Obama Campaign Chief Sees End Of Nomination Fight
Sit Back, Relax, Get Ready to Rumble


the empire strikes barack



icebergslim’s last word: prepping for the general election

Yes, it is that time. Yes, it is here, finally. Getting ready and pointing our guns to the Republicans failed policies and John McCain.

For all intention purposes, the primary is over. Now it is just about going through the semantics until Clinton exits. So, while we are waiting, Obama is already in the general election mode with a new stump speech focused on McCain.

As we wait for the six remaining contests to end, Barack is planning on visiting the swing states with town hall meetings. His first stop is Missouri on Tuesday, with more states in between the finale of the primary. Barack has also expressed interest in participating in focus groups around this country with John McCain to talk about the issues that the American public want to hear from these two candidates.

Also, the Vote for Change Movement was a huge success, this past Saturday, May 10th. This effort was to register voters in all 50 states for the upcoming general election. This will be an ongoing process throughout the summer and early fall to get people registered to vote. Remember, 60% of the new voters participated thus far in the primaries. This is critical for us to win in November that we know our voters and get them to the polls.

The Obama Organizing Fellows is a program designed to train folk on the grassroots level in organizing, messaging and other activities vital to make a campaign successful and winnable. Applications for this program end on May 15, 2008.

There is much coming up that will be unfolded for massive participation. So, there is no excuse not to get engage.

Lastly, this is an exciting time in American politics. This is a first on many levels. First, for the social networking of political activity. First, for the explosion of youtube in the campaigns, to reach millions of voters. The phenomenal participation of voters on the ground and through the internet by donating to Barack’s campaign has been astounding. And hopefully an end to divisive, old fashioned, top down politics.

The people have spoken and they are taking the Democratic Party back, their country back with the 'presumptive nominee', Barack Obama.

It is exciting indeed.

p.s. remember to continue to donate and remember to continue to remain engaged in this campaign. thanks.


looking at this picture, it reminds me of that ll cool j song, 'mama gonna knock you out'. well, mccain, 'obama gonna knock you out'. this was a fantastic week for barack. he showed his strength in two fold. he prepared and had has troops in north carolina and indiana wayyy ahead of clinton and got folks to vote EARLY. it mattered. especially for north carolina where he ran the numbers up. now since wisconsin, we all have said 'this is over' the pundits and networks are now stating, 'it is over'. they are ready to move onto the real story, 'obama vs. mccain'. as always, stay focused on obama and not the drama.....peace...