This Week With Barack Obama, February 25-March 1, 2008

cross-posted @ Daily Kos


obama in austin, texas

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michelle in cleveland, ohio

Endorsements

Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) Endorses Obama; Cincinnati Enquirer Endorses Obama; Former Governor Mark White (D-TX) Endorses Obama; Congressman John Lewis (D-GA) OFFICIALLY Endorses Obama; Toledo Blade Endorses Obama; State Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-TX) Moves from Clinton to Obama; DC "Shadow Senators" Paul Strauss & Micheal Brown Move to Obama; Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) Backs Obama; DFL Chairman Brian Melendez and Associate Chair Donna Cassutt of Minnesota Superdelegates Back Obama; Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) Endorses Obama; Ohio State "The Lantern" Endorses Obama; Houston GLBT Caucus Endorses Obama; Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins Endorses Obama; Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Endorses Obama; Dallas Morning News Endorses Obama

Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama
Texas Early voting Shatters Records, Republicans Scared by FishOutofWater
Obama's Support Grows Broader
Obama Gets His Green On by kath25
Clinton, Obama have final say on Georgia delegates
Gay Clinton backers defect to Obama, eroding another bastion





obama and security

Video/Audio

Andy Stern, SEIU President & Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) Video; Obama in Rhode Island; NPR: Obama Volunteers Trained in Organizing; Are you Puro Obama?; Lisa Ling for Obama; Response to the Clinton "Red Phone" Ad, Here; NPR: Obama Seeks to Continue Streak in Ohio; NPR: Texas Women Reflect Shift in Political Sentiments

Samuel L. Jackson Skips Oscars to Campaign for Obama
Brisk Urban Turnout Seen Key for Obama in Texas
Obama Aces the Farrakhan Test
Obama Pounces on McCain Criticism


we are the ones, new video by will.i.am



Obama's Fate in Texas Hinges on Volunteers

Sen. Barack Obama's pivotal victories last month in Iowa and South Carolina over Sen. Hillary Clinton were engineered by professional staffers who worked those states for nearly a year. In Texas, the story has been a lot different.

His organization in the Lone Star State, which holds its potentially decisive presidential primary on Tuesday, has been "more like a baling wire and duct tape thing," says Mitch Stewart, who is running the campaign here. Mr. Stewart and the first dozen paid Obama staffers touched down in this capital city less than three weeks ago.

The uncharacteristic late start has left the Illinois senator relying to an unusual degree on the groundwork of volunteers such as Ian Davis. The 29-year-old Austin community organizer has been laboring for months with no guidance at all from Obama headquarters. When Sen. Obama's team finally arrived, Mr. Davis handed over laundry baskets stuffed with 20,000 handwritten names of potential volunteers, which Mr. Davis had gathered on his own. WSJ, continue

Obama: The $50 Million Man
Black Delegates Under Pressure to Switch to Obama
Day of Rekoning for Clinton- Signs of Serious Trouble at Clinton HQ
GOP Frets over Democratic Fundraising



democratic debate, cleveland, ohio, feb 26th. video and transcript here

GOTX for Obama! by Kath25
OH--IO, O-BAMA by Albatross
Obama Shoves Iraq down McCain's throat by Paleo


senator chris dodd endorses obama in cleveland, ohio

Pressure Building for Clinton to “OPT-OUT”
And I am being kind here. The reality is this, even if Clinton wins Ohio and Texas, the margin of win will not be large enough to move the real count, the delegate count.

Clinton must beat Obama by upwards of 65% from all contests out. That is not going to happen. From the latest polling Texas and Ohio is a tossup, with Texas favoring Obama and Ohio favoring Clinton.

It is reality check time. And the establishment is talking out in the open now.

Mr. Richardson, saying that it was vital to Democrats’ hopes in the general election in November to mount a positive, unifying campaign, said on the CBS News program “Face the Nation” that “whoever has the most delegates after Tuesday, a clear lead, should be, in my judgment, the nominee.”

What Governor Richardson is stating is nothing new. Since Clinton just conceded 11 elections in a row to Obama, what else can you conclude? We know obviously it was a money problem that she did not even have the resources to combat on the ground. She allowed Obama to run the numbers up so great, that it is mathematically impossible for her to catch up. And finally, if Obama lost 3 to 5 in a row, he would have been OUT. The case would have been closed. Yes, she should have been gone after the Potomac Primaries.

Beating Barack Obama at this stage by 5-8 points is not good enough, because the delegate count will be split. She must win convincingly by more than 30 points, and in these contests it is not going to happen.

Younger members of her campaign team fear she will damage the Democratic Party, as well as her own reputation, if she fights on in vain to deny Barack Obama the presidential nomination.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Clinton should get out of the race if she does not perform well. Take the money raised, pay your debt off, and stand with the party. If not, you will watch your superdelegates publicly humiliate you by backing Obama, from here on out. Meaning, no possible way she can win the nomination.

Clinton, the choice is yours.


obama in flight to ohio, march 1, 2008

shoutouts: Elise; bonddad; jhutson; poblano; Geekesque; Delaware Dem; VirginiaDem; slinkerwink; turneresq

General Election Projections, Beta Version by poblano
this is about all of us by kid oakland
Obama's National Lead
The Secret to Obama's Success


students walk seven miles to the polls in texas

Finger-pointing, frustration in Clinton Camp
Obama Seen as Better Democrat to Face McCain, NTY/CBS Poll Says
Debate Unlikely to Change Race
Obama Sets Another 1 Million Goal


obama in providence, rhode island, march 1, 2008

icebergslim's last word: march 4th

It is extremely important that we continue to use the undeniable tools, at our touch, to reach out to Texas, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Vermont voters.

Yes, it looks good, but nothing is over until the fat lady sings and she is warming up now.

This means that we continue to volunteer, phone bank, donate, and get the good people of these states to the polls and caucus on March 4th, 2008.

Everything you need is provided by clicking on the image below. Now is not the time to relax and think it is in the bag. Nothing is in the bag until the votes are counted. As much as I have on my plate, personally, I picked the phone up today and called Ohio voters. This is not over, until we KNOW Barack is the Democratic Nominee.

1.5 Million calls need to be made. Let's do this, together.




as in all we do, this one is for you. keep working hard, this won't be easy, but it will test the sheer will of all of us. and remember to focus on obama, and not the drama....

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Late Edition of This Week With Barack Obama, February 17-24, 2008

cross-posted @ Daily Kos and One Million Strong


obama at university of texas-pan american, edinburg, tx, with secret service in tow

Debates

February 26, 2008 - Cleveland State, Cleveland, OH - MSNBC

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It is that time again....
Time to pick up the telephone, time to volunteer, time to canvass, time to donate, time to do whatever it takes to move Senator Barack Obama closer to become the Democratic Nominee.

We know we can phone bank from home, here. We know that if you are in one of the early state above, you can volunteer here. We know that you can donate here. We know that it was never to be easy. We know that this task was monumental. But we also know that we are almost 50% there. So, while we continue to write our diaries and comments, remember, we must continue to do more to finish this primary season off, so we are ready for the general.

Pssssst. Our goal is to make 1M phone calls by March 4th.

YES.WE.CAN. Let's get busy!!!

Official Appearances

February 25, 2008 - Keeping America's Promise Rally with Barack Obama, Cincinnati, OH
February 25, 2008 - Keeping America's Promise Rally with Barack Obama, Dayton, OH
February 25, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Michelle Obama, Beaumont, TX
February 25, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Michelle Obama, Galveston, TX
February 25, 2008 - Caroline Kennedy in Austin, Austin, TX
February 25, 2008 - Community Gathering with Caroline Kennedy, San Antonio, TX
February 27, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally, San Marcos, TX
February 28, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally, Ft. Worth, TX
February 29, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally, San Antonio, TX

Clinton or Obama? Gender less important to young voters.
Obama Vows to Repair Mexico Relations
Wins Put Nomination Within Obama's Grasp
Obama Learned Politics Helping the Poor


houston, texas, 19K+ strong

Clinton Trying to Stop Obama's Momemtum
Obama Seek to Turn the Tables in Ohio and Texas
The Obama Express
2008: Our Moment is Now by kid oakland
Obama Works to Appeal to
Ohio's Working Class
Obama and McCain Sparring Over Pakistan




obama with the texas longhorn coach and players

Endorsements

Teamsters Union Endorse Obama; Prominent Indians Backing Obama; Wooed Superdelegate Backs Obama; ACORN for Obama; Mayor Mark Mallory (D-Cincinnati) Endorses Obama; Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray Endorses Barack Obama; Canton Repostitory Endorse Obama; Dayton Daily Endorse Obama; Spike Lee for Obama; UWUA Endorses Obama

¡Viva Obama! the translation is here

Obama Rumored on Track to Raise 50M for the Month of February
Superdelegates Jump to Obama
Hawaiians Stressing Importance of Caucusing
Obama's Rise After SEIU Endorsement
Ben & Jerry &, Obama
Why College Women Support Obama





debate, feb 21, 2008, @ university of texas-austin, video here and transcript here

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The Audacity of Hoplessness by Frank Rich

WHEN people one day look back at the remarkable implosion of the Hillary Clinton campaign, they may notice that it both began and ended in the long dark shadow of Iraq.

It’s not just that her candidacy’s central premise — the priceless value of “experience” — was fatally poisoned from the start by her still ill-explained vote to authorize the fiasco. Senator Clinton then compounded that 2002 misjudgment by pursuing a 2008 campaign strategy that uncannily mimicked the disastrous Bush Iraq war plan. After promising a cakewalk to the nomination — “It will be me,” Mrs. Clinton told Katie Couric in November — she was routed by an insurgency.

The Clinton camp was certain that its moneyed arsenal of political shock-and-awe would take out Barack Hussein Obama in a flash. The race would “be over by Feb. 5,” Mrs. Clinton assured George Stephanopoulos just before New Year’s. But once the Obama forces outwitted her, leaving her mission unaccomplished on Super Tuesday, there was no contingency plan. She had neither the boots on the ground nor the money to recoup. continue here

Fine Words and Economic Reality
How to Woo a Super Delegate-Patience, Persistence and Personal Touch
I found the BEEF by Helenann





Si Se Puede Cambiar

shoutouts: cenk uyger; dday; kath25; FishOutofWater; kid oakland; bonddad; Mr Populist; Bob Johnson; wmtriallawyer; Nuisance Industry; thereisnospoon; hekebolos; Steve Novick; clammyc; maureen

obama after memorial service with father of a fallen student from niu shooting in dekalb, il on feb 24, 2008

Obama's Borrowed Lines Don't Amount to Plagiarism, Experts Say
University of Texas-Austin Grand Opening Obama Headquarters
Clinton attacks major Obama asset - his oratory
Trade is the issue that sets Clinton, Obama apart


obama's winning speech in houston, feb 19th, pt 1


obama's winning speech in houston, febeb 19th, pt 2

icebergslim’s last word: one’s desperate state, brings desperate measures

Much has been written about the stability of the Clinton Campaign this week. But Frank Rich hit the nail on the head with his The Audacity of Hopelessness.

I know I have weighed in, primarily on the financial stability and comparing the two campaigns. Not just for the money aspect, but the management, vision, and judgment of how funds at the 100M+ were spent and on what.

After the debate on Thursday night, I said Hillary gave the best closing statement I had heard in a very long time. I respected that and all of us should have been proud. It was seeing the two of them, Clinton and Obama, on stage and witnessing this that propelled the standing ovation.

It was a class act by Hillary Clinton.

Over the weekend that was tossed to the wind and the “Shame on you Barack Obama...” crap was spilled all over the television. I had folk calling me this weekend laughing and confused about this rant. I just simply said, “In desperate times, desperate measures are taken.”

Now, the Clinton Campaign is rumored to have pushed a photo of Obama in Africa, as kos wrote about. I am going to take the Clinton Campaign at their word, that they had nothing to do with it. But, I am also not going to state, "I whole heartedly believe them." Sorry, they have been bad in the "trust and honesty department."

This is very suspect, that a photo with Obama having African garb on while visiting in Africa with his family, is not meant to be nice since Drudge (god forbid) said it came from the Clinton Camp.

We would hope a fellow democrat would not try to tip-toe and pull some Rovian Tactics on another democrat, only to subtly push the Obama is a Muslim meme. We would only hope that is not what is going on here. Pretty soon we will see on March 4th, what the good citizens of Texas, Rhode Island, Ohio, and Vermont have to say. To see if they finally send Hillary Clinton & Crew back home for good. (Here is Obama's response to this mess supposedly made by the Clinton Crew.)

But who knows? Now Clinton is stating, this:

I’d love to carry Texas, but it’s usually not in the electoral calculation for the Democratic nominee. Florida and Michigan are.

So, here we go again. Switching up states, again, basically because she can't win them. Pssst, this is the big secret that is out in the open that everyone is talking about.

Sigh.

Folks, let's end this on March 4th, so we can look ahead to the convention and the general election. I think we all have had enough of Hillary Clinton & Crew.

We all are tired of deperate tactics, by desperate candidates.



early voting is on fire in texas

Obama Making Headway With Women and Hispanics
Obama Wins Wisconsin
Obama Defends Wife on Matter of Pride for America
Obama Wins Hawaii in a Landslide
Obama Wins Democrats Abroad Primary


obama sold out in toledo, oh, feb 24, 2008

Returning Fire, Obama Emphasizes Contrasts

“Today Senator Clinton told us that there is a choice in this race, and I couldn’t agree with her more, but contrary to what she’s been saying, its not a choice between speeches and solutions, it’s a choice between a politics that offers more of the same divisions and distractions that didn’t work in South Carolina, and didn’t work in Wisconsin, and will not work in Texas,” Obama said.

On a conference call with reporters, campaign manager David Plouffe said he was anticipating negative advertisements by the Clinton campaign in both Texas and Ohio.

“If her speech last night and this morning is any indication, they will run a negative campaign,” Plouffe said.

“There were even reports this morning that there could be a 527 kicking up to the tune of $10 million dollars to run against Obama in Ohio and Texas.” continue here

well, vermonters got it goin' on, with the obamamobile!!! wow, i would love to drive that just once through my neighborhood!!!! ummm, much is going on, we are all busy. barack has won 11 in a row, counting the democrats abroad. things are looking up for our guy. march 4th is almost here and things are looking good. hopefully, this will be over soon, but if not we must continue on. keep doing what you have been doing, and always remember to focus on obama, and not the drama...

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This Week With Barack Obama, February 10-16, 2008

cross-posted @ Daily Kos and One Million Strong


obama in wisconsin

Debates


February 21, 2008 - University of Texas, Austin, TX - CNN
February 26, 2008 - Cleveland State, Cleveland, OH - MSNBC

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Obama is Winning

The Grand Old White Party Confronts Obama
Obama and Clinton in Dispute over Role of Super Delegates
Democratic Candidates Emphasize Unity
Obama Campaign Relies on Tech Tools-Uses Technology to Connect with Voters Effectively
Obama Bringing Campaign to Dallas-Ft. Worth


Barack's Rock - the Newsweek cover story by teacherken

Campaign Appearances

February 18. 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama, Beloit, WI
February 18, 2008 - Keeping America's Promise Rally with Barack Obama, Youngstown, OH
February 19, 2008 - Stand for Change Town Hall with Barack Obama, San Antonio, TX
February 19, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama, Houston, TX

“the fierce urgency of now” by Populista
What's an Obama State? With February predictions. by poblano
Leaving Delegates on the Table: Why Clinton Might Lose by psericks


obama in virginia beach, va, feb 10

Hope and Experience
Hillary Clinton said the folllowing:

``It will take more than just speeches to fulfill our dreams. It will take a lot of hard work,'' New York Senator Clinton, 60, said at a Wisconsin Democratic Party dinner in Milwaukee late yesterday.

Barack Obama said the following:

``Don't tell me words don't matter,'' Obama, 46, said in a speech following Clinton's. ``If we don't inspire the country to believe again, then it doesn't matter how many policies and plans we have.''

I watched the Wisconsin Democratic Party Dinner on C-SPAN, Saturday night of February 16, 2008. I thought, and my friend asked me "What is wrong with you?", that Hillary Clinton gave a good speech. Why? Over the past month or so, her speech has changed and her theme has changed, AGAIN. And if you did not catch her new theme, it is the "solutions" presidential candidate.

OK. I give credit, where it is due. My opinion, I thought her speech was good, but she is not Barack Obama.

Barack gave a "greatest hits" speech filled with substance and passion. He was dead on about words do matter, since the Clinton Campaign said his speeches don't matter.

After almost 8 years of being dragged through the mud by this current administration. After almost 8 years of not trusting a thing that come out of President Bush's mouth. Almost 5 years of a war that has killed many and maimed in the thousands. The general public is sick and tired and tired and sick of the lies, cynacism, and distrust of elected officials in this country.

Words do matter. Grounded principles do matter. Inspriation does matter. And Hope, definately matter. You would think, the other side would understand this by now.


over 10K in baltimore, md

Obama Surge Stuns Democrats
Obama Courts Hispanics in Texas
Obama and McCain Sweeps Primaries



obama wears wristband of fallen soldier

Endorsements

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Endorses Obama; Corpus Christi Caller-Times Endorses Obama; The Honolulu Advertiser Endorses Obama; Houston Chronicle Endorses Obama; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Endorses Obama; The Capital Times Endorses Obama; George Lopez Backs Barack; Jim Hightower for Obama; Congressman David Scott (D-GA) Switches to Obama; Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) Endorses Obama; Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Endorses Obama; Austin Mayor Will Wynn Backs Obama; Mayor Dave Cieslewicz of Madison Endorses Obama; SEIU National Backs Obama; United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Backs Obama; Texas House Democratic Leader Jim Dunnam Endorses Obama; State Senator Kirk Watson (D-TX) Endorses Obama; Former Bill Clinton Campaign Manager, David Wilhelm Backs Obama; Burnt Orange Report Endorse Obama; Former Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chaffee Endorses Obama; Sarah Swisher, Superdelegate Switches to Obama

obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng


Over 100 Newspaper Endorsements and Counting...
Vermont's Superdelegates Lean Obama's Way
Obama Fever Catches Among Women
Free Your Mind, With Mind Sorbet


barack with a cutie pie in oshkosh, wisconsin

Michelle Obama Thrives in Campaign Trenches

There is no confusing Michelle Obama for her husband on the campaign trail.

Asked at the Democratic debate in Los Angeles whether he would pick Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton as a vice-presidential running mate, Senator Barack Obama said she “would be on anybody’s short list.”

But when a television interviewer asked Mrs. Obama last week whether she would support Mrs. Clinton, if she won the nomination, Mrs. Obama was less generous.

“I’d have to think about that,” Mrs. Obama said on “Good Morning America” on ABC. “I’d have to think about — policies, her approach, her tone.”

Outspoken, strong-willed, funny, gutsy and sometimes sarcastic, Michelle Obama is playing a pivotal role in her husband’s campaign as it builds on a series of successes, including a sweep on Tuesday of contests in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Her personal style — forthright, comfortable in the trenches, and often more blunt than Mr. Obama — plays well with a broad swath of the electorate and has given the campaign a steelier edge while allowing Mr. Obama to stay largely above it all.

“I am trying to be as authentically me as I can be,” Mrs. Obama said in an interview. “My statements are coming from my experiences and my observations and my frustrations.”

Mrs. Obama says she dislikes politics — she insists there will be no second run for the presidency if her husband falls short this time — but relishes a good fight, the competition of it all. NY Times

obama town

Blogs and Websites

Edwardiansforobama.com; Obama Cycle; One Million Strong; This Week With Barack Obama; Brown Iowa; The Populista Report; Relentless Liberal; Washington State; Obama Dallas; NYC4OBAMA; NewYork4Obama; Texans for Obama; Republicans for Obama; Vermont for Obama; Independents for Obama; Seattle for Obama; Idaho for Obama; Asians for Obama; Bay Area for Obama; Sacramento for Obama; Families for Obama; Irish Americans for Obama; D.C. for Obama; Obama NH; Obama News Vine; Black Women for Obama; Obama Santa Cruz; Think on These Things; Iowa Republicans for Obama; Another Democratic Woman for Obama; RENObama!; Go Barack Obama; Netroots for Obama; Economists for Obama; Why We Need Obama

Michelle Obama. First Lady Material
McCain and Obama Turn Fire on Each Other
Obama's Economic Plan Is A Pitch to the Working Class
Obama Crowds



for obama dreamers....

Obama Wave Crashes Through

Hillary Clinton spent years of maneuvering and over $100 million building what was supposed to be an impenetrable seawall capable of warding off any political assault. But Barack Obama has created a wave that began in the caucuses of Iowa, ebbed in New Hampshire, grew again in South Carolina, endured Super Tuesday and in Virginia and Maryland may have broken down the Clinton seawall at last.

From the beginning, Obama has faced the challenge of turning an air of excitement and energy into a movement on the ground and votes in the ballot box. In what's been called the Potomac Primary, he has gone a long way toward completing that task. more, CBS

lovingj is back!!!

Obama Strongest General Election Candidate
Top McCain Advisor Will Not Stay With Campaign if Obama is Democratic Nominee
Obamanomics: Barack Talks Tough on Trade
The Tech of Obamamania: Online Phone Banks, Mass Texting and Blogs
Obama responds to Clinton Criticism


obama in janesville, wisconsin gm plant

Obama is preaching the politics of hope - not division

During recent weeks, I have watched with increasing dismay the media suggestions that Latinos will not vote for Barack Obama in the Democratic primary because of underlying racism or tension that exists between African-Americans and us.

What surprises me most is the overly facile and inaccurate juxtaposition of Latino vs. African-Americans as a "race" conflict. I chair the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Educational Fund and, in that capacity, work with Latinos at every level of government across the country.

And guess what? We are black, indigenous, white and everything in between. We are also blond-haired and blue-eyed, we are Catholic and Protestant, Republican and Democratic, and, as far as I have been able to determine, we are not unanimously supporting one candidate more than another. The idea that all Latinos speak with one political voice is a false dichotomy and makes flawed assumptions that show a basic ignorance of Latinos and our very diverse culture. more

March 4th Together: TX, OH, RI, VT by kath25
New York City districts significantly underreport Obama's votes by PrometheusSpeaks
confidence and strength by kid oakland
a contest for Pledged Delegates by kid oakland
Barack Obama's sister Maya takes Islands by storm by raatz
Obama's Youth Movement




obama's madison, wi speech, after winning potomac primaries

Video/Audio

Obama's response to Clinton's Debate Attack Ad, here; Michelle at Ohio State; Barack in Baltimore; Wisconsin Democratic Founder's day Dinner, Milwaukee, WI, February 16, 2008, here; Barack in Alexandria, VA on Education, here

obama in college park, md

icebergslim’s last word: movement.

This week the Clinton Campaign suggested that their movement will meet our movement on March 4th.

That is all fine and good. I am glad that the Clinton Campaign has come to terms that a campaign is only as good as the people who are committed to it. As we have seen in record number of people at Barack’s events, from the primaries and caucuses he has won, to the money raised by the small donors, Barack’s campaign is that of people involved in a movement.

Movement. Folk who come together for a common purpose to fix the problems ahead. That is what we are in this campaign. Ones who are behind Barack’s quest, and one’s who will help him fix the problems, as grave as they are, that we face for this country.

Barack Obama offers more than speeches, false hope, and platitudes. He offers the many disenfranchised voters, new voters, swing voters, independent voters, republican voters this, a chance to take responsibility of what we want for our country from here on now.

For these politicians to try to break the vision, excitement and hope of voters, do it at your peril. These are the same voters you will need to be fired up behind you, and from where I am sitting, there is nothing exciting to be fired up about, but Barack Obama.

Lastly, the repeated remarks by the Clinton Campaign and former President Clinton that caucus states do not matter. Well, all I can type is this, "How stupid of a statement is this!!" Do you want people, many from swing states, to vote for your candidate if the nominee? Obviously, not.

Moving on, Yes. We. Can.

We.Are.A.Movement.

We are not done, far from it. Keep phone banking here. Keep volunterring here. Keep donating here. And keep hope mongering, always.


above is one of my favorite photo's of barack and michelle. we have stuck with them and believed in the change that they have put forth. in only working hard, will this change come to reality. so, let us keep believing in hopes and dreams. i will never be ashamed of wanting something better for me, my family and my country. will you? as always, focus on obama and not the drama....

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This Week With Barack Obama, February 4, 2008-February 9, 2008

cross-posted @ Daily Kos and One Million Strong


10K, bangor, maine, february 10, 2008


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Obama is Winning by JedReport


Clean Sweep for Obama (Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington State and US Virgin Islands)
Yes, totally clean as rikyrah breaks it down. So, now what? Well, Maine today and the Potomac Primaries on Tuesday.

If all goes well for Obama on Tuesday, yes what next? These primaries don't mean anything? As the other side is trying to spin it. Last thing I heard about winning in politics is this, "a win is a win", and that is the truth.

No one can dispute that Obama has a broad appeal and building a coalition across this country based on movement. Movement for the average american to become engaged and participate in taking our country back.

I don't care if Obama wins a straw poll, caucus, or primary. A win is just that, a win. Hillary Clinton need to take heed and stop criticizing caucus goers. Why? Because if the shoe was on the other foot, she would have absolutely nothing to say. That is, if she was winning.

Congratulations, Obama Campaign and Obama Advocates/Supporters. Now it is time to continue to keep our eyes on the prize, ignore the tea leaves, keep working like we are 20 points down and remember we are the underdogs. Nothing more, nothing less.


michelle and barack, chicago, il, super tuesday draw

Blogs and Websites

One Million Strong; This Week With Barack Obama; Brown Iowa; The Populista Report; Relentless Liberal; Washington State; Obama Dallas; NYC4OBAMA; NewYork4Obama; Texans for Obama; Republicans for Obama; Vermont for Obama; Independents for Obama; Seattle for Obama; Idaho for Obama; Asians for Obama; Bay Area for Obama; Sacramento for Obama; Families for Obama; Irish Americans for Obama; D.C. for Obama; Obama NH; Obama News Vine; Black Women for Obama; Obama Santa Cruz; Think on These Things; Iowa Republicans for Obama; Another Democratic Woman for Obama; RENObama!; Go Barack Obama; Netroots for Obama; Economists for Obama; Why We Need Obama

Obama Had Bigger Iowa, National Payroll as He Battled Clinton
Candidates Look Forward to Potomac Primaries
Some Obama Supporters Would Like Second Michigan Primary
Japanese Town of Obama Has New Hero


10K in Omaha, Nebraska

Campaign Appearances

February 11, 2008 - Stand for Change with Barack, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
February 11, 2008 - Stand for Change with Barack, Baltimore, MD
February 12, 2008 - Stand for Change with Barack, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Texans for Obama by Kath25
Virginia's Jeff-Jack - a look back the morning after by teacherken
Free Your Mind with Mind Sorbet
Senate’s Long Losing Streak on Presidency Could Be Near an End


obama on capital hill wednesday

Endorsements
Governor Chet Culver (D-IA) Endorses Barack Obama; Governor Chris Gregoire (D-WA) Endorses Obama; Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) Backs Obama; Congressman David Obay (D-WI) Endorses Obama; Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA) to Endorse Obama; Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY) Endorses Obama; The Nation Endorses Obama; Baltimore Sun Endorses Obama; Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus Endorses Obama; Cleveland Plain Dealer Endorses Obama; Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey Backs Obama; SEIU Washington For Obama; Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch Endorses Obama; Honorable Patricia Wald Endorses Obama; Bangor Daily News Endorses Obama; Ben Cohen, Co-Founder of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Endorses Obama; Alexandria Times Endorses Obama; Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Endorses Obama; Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown Joins 28 Legislators in Washington Endorsing Barack Obama; Raising Kaine Endorses Obama; Donna Edwards Backs Obama; Nebraska Native American and Superdelegate Frank LaMere Endorses Obama; Maryland Leaders Back Obama; San Antonio Express News Endorses Obama; El Paso Times Endorse Obama

60 minutes interview, feb 10, 2008

Obama Touts Green Jobs
Obama Lays Out Program to Rebuild New Orleans
Clinton Challenges Obama One Debate a Week
Newt Gingrich on Obama
Grassroots Edge to Obama


speaking to crowd outside, bangor, me, at sold out event

Upcoming Primaries and Caucuses

February 12
Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C.

February 19
Hawaii, Wisconsin

March 4
Ohio, Texas, Vermont, Rhode Island

Information at the Obama Action Center. Do something, Get Involved, We Need You!!!!

Obama No Clear Winner
Greatful Dead Concert for Obama
Barack Obama Wins Grammy!!!!



governor tim kaine (d-va), virginia jj dinner introducing obama



obama at the virginia jefferson-jackson dinner, feb 9, 2008

Audio/Video

Washington Democrats Debate Electability vs. Inspiration, NPR Radio; Obama in Omaha, NE; Obama in New Orleans

Support Divided, Top Democrats Trade Victories
Despite some setbacks, Obama exceeds expectations
Obama Wins Big on Independents
Why Republicans Like Obama and What it Means
Democrats Choose Different Paths Toward Nomination
The Money is Pouring In!!!


obama and governor kaine, virginia jj dinner, feb 9, 2008


Clinton, Obama Brace for Battle After Tuesday Split

Senator Hillary Clinton won the biggest of the Super Tuesday primaries while Senator Barack Obama won more states, extending their struggle for the Democratic presidential nomination into next month and beyond.

Clinton, 60, won California, the largest prize in yesterday's voting. She scored victories in her own region, winning her home state of New York as well as New Jersey and Massachusetts on the biggest day of voting in the nomination race. She also took Arkansas, Oklahoma, Arizona and Tennessee.

Still, Obama, 46, prevailed in Connecticut, next door to Clinton's home base. He also won his own state of Illinois as well as Georgia, Delaware, Alabama, Kansas, North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Idaho, Alaska, Utah and Missouri. The only race still undecided was New Mexico, where Obama held a 518-vote lead over Clinton with 92 percent of voting precincts reporting, according to the Associated Press. Thousands of provisional ballots remained to be counted. Bloomberg

Obama Opens Office in Stevens Point, Wisconsin
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Yes.We.Can.

shoutouts: A Nomination Analysis: Why Obama Has the Upper Hand by BooMan23; Oh, Yes He Just Did by Nulwee; Wanted: You. by Elise; Why This Deaf Woman Supports Obama by slinkerwink; How Obama defied Reid and got real ethics reform passed by beachmom; Am I a Cult Member? by thereisnospoon; Went to See Obama, Saw a President Instead by exiledfromTN


obama and governor gregoire in seattle, wa, feb 8, 2008

icebergslim’s last word: path to the nomination

Obama Supporters and Advocates should be proud of themselves. Why? We are grunts. Yes, grunts.

We understand what needed and still need to be done to win the nomination. It takes dedication, hard work and money. Many of us have given and still are giving.

I am a grunt. Yes, I, icebergslim, a grunt.

I work a 40 hour gig to take care of my family. But then, I am a grunt for Obama. I work the phones, have maxed to the primary, been to Iowa politicking many weekends, converting many to Obama and write and compile this weekly Obama review.

When I first started ‘This Week’, I really did not know if there were other Obama supporters out here. I soon found out, there are many, like me.

For me, a grunt, this campaign has consumed some of my life, dealing with the good and bad of the campaign, but always looking for the rainbow at the end.

I was in Iowa when Barack won and it was exhilarating and straight up exhausting. It was then, we, grunts knew we were in for the long haul.

Through poll numbers, tea leaves, ups/downs, wins and losses, we never have taken the eye off the prize. We understood that we were up against The Clinton Machine. We understood that eventually it would get not nice, we knew that we had to fund our candidate to the max and we knew that we had to take the message to the people.

Now, that we have won Maine, that is number five for Team Obama, since Saturday and the split decision of Super Tuesday. We know what need to be done, next the Potomac Primaries on Tuesday.

Maryland and Virginia need phone calls to be made. All the information is here.

If you are in one of these upcoming states through March 4th, volunteer here.

And lastly, we would not be here without money and I am not shy to ask you to donate here.

Congratulations Team Obama, now back to work!!!


this is a photo from the virginia jefferson-jackson dinner in richmond, virginia on february 9, 2008. we survived super tuesday by a draw, and have won 5 contests since. now we march into tuesday's potomac primaries and after that wisconsin and hawaii. march 4th is around the corner where ohio, texas, rhode island and vermont weigh in. if you are in any of these upcoming states with primaries/caucuses please volunteer, phone bank and donate. lastly as always remember to focus on obama and not the drama....

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This Week With Barack Obama, January 28-February 3, 2008 (Late Edition)

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Michelle, Maria, Caroline and Oprah

Yes, Strong Women Stood Tall for Barack Obama
Watching these strong individual women was something to see on Sunday, along with the great Stevie Wonder to top it off. But, we were in for a shock, as the First Lady of California came on the stage and said that she is backing Barack Obama's candidacy. Yes, many had their mouths gaped open, including me. But it was Maria Shriver's speech that was riveting and to the heart of the matter. It was what she said about Barack, that I will never forget.

"The more I thought about it, I thought, if Barack Obama was a state, he'd be California. Diverse, open, smart, independent, bucks tradition, inspiring, dreamer, leader."

Those words are Barack Obama. He is truly what we need to transform and move this country, and asking us to help him along the way. When was the last time a president asked us to do anything, to participate anywhere, to care about something? This is the candidacy of Barack Obama.



"YES WE CAN!!!!"
will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas has released a new celeb-studded music video in support of Barack Obama with appearances from Jesse Dylan, Scarlett Johansson, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriquez, Kelly Hu, Adam Rodriquez, Amber Valetta and Nick Cannon.

Obama and Clinton go nationwide with less face time, more air time

As police motorcycles raced along Sen. Barack Obama's motorcade here Sunday afternoon, three boys playing under a sunny southern sky gazed up with looks of amazement and uncertainty.

The motorcade was a blur. And for the next nine days, the presidential campaign will be too.

After months of toiling mostly in just four states, the Democratic nomination battle has gone national, now literally a coast-to-coast affair that will make the past town hall gatherings and one-on-one meetings seem like quaint and distant memories. more

governor kathleen sebelius, kansas, endorses obama

Campaign Appearances

February 4, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Michelle, Salt Lake City, UT
February 4, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Barack, East Rutherford, NJ
February 4, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Barack, Hartford, CT
February 4, 2008 - Stand for Change Rally with Barack and Governor Patrick, Senators Kennedy and Kerry, Boston, MA

BIG MO!!! by Al Rodgers
It's Clinton that Is Running Out of Time and Money by The Field
Clinton Push-Polling in California

Obama Campaign Superbowl Statement

A reminder - seven years ago, a patriotic group of Americans had to make a choice between conventional experience and change they desperately needed. It wasn’t an easy decision. Both options were compelling in their own right, but when it was time to make a decision, the choice was clear. The New England Patriots started Tom Brady over Drew Bledsoe, and Brady went on to be the MVP of Super Bowl XXXVI. Now that’s change we can believe in.

nightline, jan 28, 2008

Endorsements/Announcements

Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS) Endorses Obama; New York Post Endorsement; Los Angeles Times Endorses Obama; Brooklyn Papers Endorses Obama; State Senator Yee (D-San Francisco) Endorses Obama; Ethel Kennedy Endorses Obama; Latinos Come Out for Obama; Majority of North Dakota Legislature Endorses Obama; Albuquerque Tribune Endorses Obama; Latino Support in Delaware for Obama; Former Governor Cecil Andrus (D-ID) Endorses Obama; La Opinión Endorses Obama; Greatful Dead for Obama; Seattle P-I Endorses Obama; Tech Crunch for Obama; Alma Rangel wife of Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-NY) for Obama; Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels Endorses Obama; MoveOn.org Endorses Obama; Susan Eisenhower, Granddaughter of President Eisenhower, Backs Obama; California SEIU Backs Obama; Chicago Sun-Times Endorses Obama; Hulk Hogan for Obama; United Healthcare Workers Back Obama; Transportation Workers Union Back Obama; Former Federal Reserve Chairman, Paul Volcker Endorses Obama; Connecticut Congressmen John Larson and Chris Murphy Endorse Obama; Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) Endorses Obama; Santa Fe New Mexican Endorses Obama; Fresno Bee Endorses Obama; New Jersey State Senate President Richard Codey to Endorse Obama; The Stranger Endorses Obama; Elizabeth B. Moynihan, the widow of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Endorses Obama; Councilman Bill Rosendahl (D-Los Angeles) Endorses Obama; Gitmo Lawyers for Obama; Congressman Micheal Capuano (D-MA) Endorses Obama; Story Brook University, The Statesman Endorses Obama; Native Times Endorses Obama; Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) Endorses Obama; Congressman Jim Oberstar (D-MN) Endorses Obama; Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) Endorses Obama; Rory Kennedy Endorses Obama; Austin-American Statesman Endorses Obama; Newark Star Ledger Endorses Obama; Birmingham News Endorses Obama; Albuquerque Journal Endorses Obama; Kate Michelman Endorses Obama; Garrison Keillor Endorses Obama; Joan Baez Endorses Obama; Feminist Leaders Endorse Obama; Virginia State Legislators Endorse Obama; Boston Herald Endorses Obama; Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) Endorses Obama

Delaware, 20k+ STRONG....

Over 100 Newspapers Endorsements for Obama
Hope by Femlaw
Obama Attracting California Republicans and Independents
In Background, a Battle for Superdelegates

Video/Audio

Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS) Ad; Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) Ad; Caroline Kennedy Ad; Super Bowl Ad Buy

ROLL TIDE, ROLL by Al Rodgers
For Current Polling, Pollster.com
After Barack Obama, racial politics won't be the same


albuquerque, nm in the thousands

The Obama Opportunity by Janet Napolitano, Kathleen Sebelius and Claire McCaskill

Once in a generation, an opportunity comes along -- not just for the Democratic Party, but for the United States of America -- to build a new majority for change. Barack Obama's candidacy offers us that opportunity. As Democrats, and as Americans, we must seize it.

This moment in history is marked by the magnitude of our challenges. Our nation is fighting a war in Iraq that has made us less safe. Our planet is imperiled by a global climate crisis that we have done little to combat. Our economy is sliding toward a recession. Wages aren't keeping pace, as the cost of everything from health care to college is rising. Whether it's a world-class education, a secure mortgage or a dignified retirement, too many Americans are seeing their dreams slip out of reach. more, WSJ

robert deniro endorses obama at new jersey rally

Incredible Energy behide Barack Obama by John Kerry
Yes, We Can by kid oakland
Obama Campaign Focused on Delegate Race
Obama's Ground Game Advantage
Super Tuesday Preview by poblano


14K Strong in Boise!!!!

Barack Obama: Chicago by kid oakland
Obama Urges Path of Peace in Kenya
Will Young Voters Have an Impact?
Michelle Obama ELECTRIFIES Delaware!!!! by XStryker
"Watching her, I started to feel oddly sorry for her husband's opponent" by teacherken


17K in Connecticut!!!!

icebergslim’s last word: WE ARE UNDERDOGS.....PERIOD.

I saw a ton of diaries on different sites about Obama as the frontrunner, surging, will win big tomorrow.

Folks, wake up from your dream. It ain’t happening. Why? Hillary Clinton is an established candidate with the establishment behind her. Wake up and get to the Obama Office and work your duffs off. Why? Remember, New Hampshire? No phone number, contact, communication can be unturned tomorrow. It is all about GOTV and GOTCV. Period. And this means looking at the precinct rolls and pulling these folks into the voting booths. That serious.

I don’t agree with my landlord too much, I do have a love/hate with him. That is real. But kos was absolutely RIGHT with his diary, Irrational exuberance.

Writing diary after diary about Obama winning this, that and the other is ridiculously stupid. All you have to do is look at the undecideds to know it ain’t decided!! Meaning, we don’t know how any of this will break, period. So, writing these diaries defeat the purpose, which is working hard for Barack and getting the folks to the caucus spots and polls.

I understand excitement, been doing this a long time, but let us put on our “realist glasses” here and look at this race for what it is. A horserace. Meaning, both candidates are running and we don’t know who will cross the finish line first. So, we keep running until the polls close.

Obama winning enough delegates tomorrow is enough to go on to Maine, Nebraska and Louisiana and then onward to the Potomac Primaries next Tuesday, including Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. This campaign is about us and hard work, period. Not getting exhilarating on poll numbers, especially Zogby’s.

I am proud of this campaign that Barack has put together; it is truly about each one of us. Even when Barack lost in NH (though he split the delegates evenly with Clinton) it was his brilliant speech of “Yes We Can” that moved us, committed us, and found us believing that we can do this.

This campaign is not paid for by lobbyists, corporations, it is paid by us. Barack hauled in over 32M for the single month of January and 27M was by the INTERNET ALONE. We all own a piece of this. We all are working our you know whats off for this campaign. We are excited and the momentum is in the air, but always remember this, winning don’t come by just assuming it will happen. Winning come by working your you know whats off to make it happen.

This is not over until Obama gets the nomination. A shoutout to all of you working so hard for this campaign. If we win, this will transcend and transform politics from here on out. Always remember that.

Peace, Love, and Hope.


fired up, ready to go!! MATT CAMERON OF PEARL JAM AND THE TOTAL EXPERIENCE GOSPEL CHOIR

February 5th States Primairies/Caucuses

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklaholma, Tennessee, Utah

February 9 States Primairies/Caucuses
Louisiana, Nebraska, Washington

February 10 Caucus
Maine

Potomac Primaries, February 12
Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland

Above is the Obamathon Fundraiser, powered by Populista (read Populista's story here). If you have not given, now is the time. Let's help the future member of the Democratic Party out and donate. And as February 5th is tomorrow with Maine, Washington, Nebraska, Louisiana, around the corner and the Potomac Primaries of Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland next week, always remember to focus on Obama and not the drama.

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