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BJ, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:46:11 GMT

It's way cool how Hillary Clinton sounds like Barack and Obama sounds like Hllary...They are truly for each other for the better part of the Democratic Party..

The Republicans will have a lot of ground to make up on this one...
McCain picks anybody on his short list it won't even come close to echo how unified the Dem's are...
Romney..to left wing and wrong religion for GOP
Pawlenty..to unknown and bottom blender
Lieberman..to mother hen-ish...
anyone else, a dark horse, a women...
it looks like pandering and flops on the unity issue...to much ground to make up...

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the Pajama Pundit — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:46:38 GMT

'These times require more than a good soldier. They require a wise leader.'
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Indeed. Succinct and to the point.

http://thepajamapundit.com/

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ah damn the luck of the dems — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:47:01 GMT

The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product, or GDP, increased at a 3.3 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter.

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Tzalaran — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:47:17 GMT

Clinton, Kerry, and Biden all made superb speeches last night and outlined the case for Obama very well.

judgement and wisdom trumps experience.

integrity and honesty trumps slander.

vision and hope trumps fear.

The convention has set up Obama to deliver the knock out blow tonight, and i can't wait to see it.

Great Job Dems! i'm a registered independent, but you have my vote this election because of your platform, the clean way that you have run your campaign and convention, and because of the american values that your candidates showcase.

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Pat Huntington NY — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:47:54 GMT

Nice speeches, nice message, nice McCain attacks BUT....

Too bad Obama LOST the perception race.

The republicans already won because they succeeded in the perception war...getting most americans to perceive him as not ready to lead, not ready to be commander in chief, all of which Obama cannot overcome, or change. And this, my friends, will be why Obama will lose in November, despite the unity stuff and nice speeches this week.

Oh, and when McCain picks Romney as VP, watch McCain's poll numbers soar through the roof because Romney is perceived as an economic wiz, even though he's a flip flopping panderer of the worst kind.

Again, its all about how you are perceived, not reality, not the issues, and because Democrats never get this through their thick skulls, they will always lose the White House.

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Billy, Normal, IL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:48:24 GMT

You know, I will only believe what the Clintons say if they go immediately from the convention and campaign for him in the swing states. My guess is that many of these former Clinton supporters are waiting for the same thing. They want to look them in the eyes and hear it straight from them, not hear them reading from a teleprompter with a gun to their heads.

I'm a HUGE Obama supporter, but this "unity" has a very staged and uncomfortable look to it. It's way too fresh to be reflected in the polls anytime soon, and that will get the poll-watcher hand-wringing started in a few days, I'm afraid.

Will sure be some nice Karma to have Gustav in the picture next week, though. I expect the birthday cake shots of McBush will get plenty of play.

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:49:20 GMT

Ian:
Don't be fooled by yesterday's post by Andress. He is not a real Obama supporter, he's just a limp wristed conservative coward who's trying to masquerade as an Obama supporter in order to divide and conquer us. Go back and reread his post and you'll see the repugnant one's talking points all over his clueless comment. Note him saying Hillary ought to bow down and give oral pennance and that Bill did bad things in the Oval Office. To top it off he then goes on to try to paint Obama as some godlike figure. All repugnant one talking points.

There are many limp wristed conservative cowards here posting stuff falsely as Obama and Clinton supporters trying to fool us real Democrats into thinking we're still at war with each other. They are nothing but card carrying members of Nixon's "Plumbers Union" who are too cowardly to post as "Bush Hugger" McCain supporters because they're ashamed of their repugnant party. If a comment from a purported Obama or Clinton supporter sounds too negative towards the other candidate then it's just a dirty political trick of the repugnant ones.

These agents of Satan are most likely paid members of the repugnant one's party who are trying to steal the White House again. Understand the clueless rantings of these limp wristed conservative cowards for what they are. Isn't it ironic that these agents of Satan preach morality yet practice devilry?

Go Obama/Biden 08/12!

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Toby Gillies, Chevy Chase MD — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:49:29 GMT

For his speech, Biden just read the Democratic playbook. More unions, more taxes on corporations, "free" health care for everyone, take a pacifist head up his a** view of foreign policy. The Democrats have bleating this garbage for 40 years, it's no wonder they've only had only two Presidents in that timespan.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:50:22 GMT

I am proud of both Clinton's. They showed they are true blue. I thought the speech by Tammy Duckworth, the video and Beau Biden were so incredibly powerful. Saw it all on C-span. MSNBC really let me down on the convention coverage.

Go to youtube and find these three items. (Also LOVED John Kerry!)

Joe Biden is an excellent VP pick, I can't wait for tonight!

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NObama — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:50:30 GMT

The Democratic Party better get ready to salute John McCain.

Not b/c Bill didn't make the case.
Not b/c Hillary didn't make the case.

But b/c there is no case to be made for Obama. He has no experience, no accomplishment.

Bill did his best last night. But you got to have something to work with, for God's sake.

We love Bill. We love Hillary. And we are voting for McCain.

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A.T. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:51:45 GMT

Awesome. The dems ripped!

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Julius C., Citizen of the World — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:31 GMT

Stage? I've seen the stage. Will Barack be wearing a toga? And one thing that is a little confusing, is Obama running for President, or Roman Emperor?

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Ron Indiana — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:52 GMT

Bill gave a great speech last night. I've started watching the convention on CSPAN as I am tired of David Gregory's got'ya questions and Moron Joe and Racist Pat. A few days ago FR had three goals for the convention. Yes, there will be unity (minus 5%). Yes, they did frame Barack and Joe as Americans with American values. Forgot the third critieria. Getting more like McOld every day.

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Al's a GreenHouse Gas — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:53:57 GMT

Where was AlGore in all this hoopla? Stage not big enough to support him?

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BJ, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:54:12 GMT

It's way cool how Hillary Clinton sounds like Barack and Obama sounds like Hillary...They are truly for each other for the better part of the Democratic Party..

The Republicans will have a lot of ground to make up on this one...
McCain picks anybody on his short list it won't even come close to echo how unified the Dem's are...
Romney..to left wing and wrong religion for GOP
Pawlenty..to unknown and bottom blender
Lieberman..to mother hen-ish...
anyone else, a dark horse, a women...
it looks like pandering and flops on the unity issue...to much ground to make up...

4 years of I'm a POW..yuck ..no thanks..

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FL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:17 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5dPwegqgDU&feature=related

McCain is not the man he claims to be. The POW’s and military despise this man for all his lies and manipulation. Watch the video and see the real John McCain and I guarantee nobody will vote for this lying skunk.

http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmccain.com/

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No Class, Just Houses — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:21 GMT

Bill did well with an outward and definative speech and endorsement of Sen. Obama.

Surprisingly, Much more convincing that Hillary...

Glad to have them onboard.

But NO ONE was hard enough on mccain.
Is it because he is their 'friend'?
Will mccain be as gracious. We already know the answer to that, don't we...

He has No Class, Just Houses...

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Dave Dragon, Tampa Bay , Florida — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:36 GMT

I watched and enjoyed Biden's speech last evening and found him to be positive, energetic and forthright.

I think Obama picked the correct partner & running mate.
<a href="http://davedragon.rilysi.com">Dave</a>

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No Class, Just Houses — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:55:37 GMT

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Melissa,East Tennessee — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:56:15 GMT

What about Huckabee?? Am I the only one who thinks that this would go a long way with the conservatives & evangelicals?

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Walt, Rogersville, MO — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:56:21 GMT

Funny how so many of you who "despised" the Clintons during the primary, are now gushing on about how wonderful they are. Remember that a speech is "just words". The Clintons did it this way to ensure that Hilary will have a chance to run again in 2012. Slick, very slick. As for myself - no way I ever vote for a Clinton. They are manipulators and ALWAYS have an agenda. You can bet Chelsea will be running for something when she decides that bidding up oil futures isn't working any more.

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Rodney Hopper, Waxahachie, TX — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:57:03 GMT

Clinton, Kerry, and Biden were superb last night.

Clinton's references back to the knocks he took in his 1992 quest for the presidency were so appropriate and I think will help put it into perspective for a lot of independents. I think his line of the night was "The world has always been more impressed with the power of our example than in the example of our power."

Kerry delivered on many fronts. I was wondering when someone would hit McCain and Bush for being behind the Obama plans for Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. Line of the night on Candidate McCain vs Senator McCain: "Talk about being for it before your were against it."

Biden ripped McCain a new one: "Again and again, on the most important national security issues of our time, John McCain was wrong and Barack Obama was proven right."

Red meat... enough to fill 7 houses.

http://www.rodneyhopper.com

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MIA in Miami — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:57:33 GMT

Watching Cspan, Kerry, Clinton and Biden had very satisfying speeches. Thanks guys. Bidens sons (Beau) intro was very touching as well. I love the way they handled things down there and things were well put together. After watching that, the Demos are as united as ever, despite what the pundits think and Repubs.

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Cesar Millan, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:57:41 GMT

Joe Biden as an attack dog sounds like that annoying little rat of a dog chihuahua my neighbor has. Just like with the dog, just give Joe a good kick, and watch him sling off whimpering to some remote corner.

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Camie S., MO — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:58:55 GMT

Does stuttering cause you to plagiarize?

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Eric, Salinas, CA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:59:33 GMT

I was very impressed by the First Lady of Class, Hillary Clinton, as she pushed aside personal political ambition for party unity during the roll call vote. As an ardent and long time Obama supporter I am very pleased with Hillary's personal sacrifice for the party's good. I've watched conventions since 1968 and never saw a man do that!

Hey and how about Bill Clinton and his excellent speech last night? I'm so glad that he has gotten over it and now is working for the good of the party and the nation by backing Obama/Biden. He waxed eloquent on the evils of the "NeoNazi" Bush legacy of lies and stealing from our future generations while polluting the planet without care.

With the Clinton's help the Obama/Biden ticket will be the winning ticket this fall. We will take back our great secular democracy from the clueless lunatic fringe who sought to destroy it.

Unity is a beautiful thing and the repugnant ones are scared to death that we Democrats are going to take back the White House and restore law and order to our country.

Go Obama/Biden 08/12!

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Donna, Lincroft, NJ — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:59:46 GMT

Wow! Bill Clinton's speech! When he began speaking about Obama's qualifications for office, I squeezed by eyes shut, clapped my hands, and repeated, over and over, :I DO believe in fairies, I DO, I DO, I DO. . .

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Melissa, East Tennessee — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:24 GMT

Oops! The comment about Huckabee was supposed to post to the one about McCain's Veep pick.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:49 GMT

Its probably just me, but last night's choreographed thing didn't work as well as I thought it might. It seemed too artificial, and actually a little, well, wrong.

If you're going to do the roll call, do it. By starting it and the interrupting it, I thought it came across as a slight to all the states that didn't get to give their intro.

But I was already in a sour mood. Its impossible to pay attention to commentators during that much background activity, and its impossible to pay attention to the background activity while commentators were jabbering on and on. And most of the comments were, well, stupid.

Chuck, the only thing missing from your smart aleck comments about people doing the state intros was the Beavis and Butthead laugh.

The whole thing was surreal. It was like Mystery Political Convention Theatre 3000, except not funny.

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Convention Planner — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:00:53 GMT

First Read: “Perhaps not even Obama himself could have conjured up an oration so powerful on his behalf. Not only did Clinton utter the words ‘Barack Obama’ 15 times"

Oh, dear Lord! Now we're just going to have to find someone to say John McCain's name 16 times!

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Amy B Portland, ME — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:02:49 GMT

Bill Clinton was brilliant. Kerry's brilliance is more introverted, but clearly, he is twice the man, twice the hero, twice the American patriot John McCain or George Bush is. Biden stikes me as the most normal and healthiest in personality of any national politician to make it to the top since Gerald Ford. Who are the Republicans going to showcase: Cheney? What famous progeny are going to show up at the Republican convention? The Reagan kids are Democrats. The Eisenhauers and Julie Nixon support Obama. Guess the Republicans will have to go with their ususual theme: fear, fear and fear.

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Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:06:23 GMT

I thought Kerry laid some serious groundwork for the Dems.
President Clinton is the master of communications and showed it again last night.
Joe Biden was clearly scripted and going forward the Obama team needs to give him the theme and then let Joe go.

MSNBC, how about ratcheting up the quality of posts going forward? What do I mean?
Instead of letting people just rant, require that they at least put some bullet points behind their arguments if they criticize one of the two campaigns.
For example, and this is probably most prevalent, looking at the Hillary or McCain people.
That's fine, but at least require that they show one point that they agree with McCain on that either they disagree with from Obama OR that Hillary also championed.
Or, for Obama people, if you don't think that being the same is good for us going forward, articulate points why not. After all, we haven't had an attack on US soil since 9/11. So, is that so bad to not want to be the same in that regard?

Look, I'm an avid supporter of Senator Obama and want him to win. But, I'm also hopeful that we can change the discourse of our discussion and push the level of intellect even higher.

Links of actual words from the candidate, or video of them saying something, or a specific vote would be great. THEN, your argument carries a lot of weight.

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:09:13 GMT

Thank Cable for CSPAN. Unfiltered content is what we need.

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subgruvet, ok — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:10:41 GMT

I was so impressed - first with the Arkansas delegation and Mrs. Gwatney (tough dedicated lady)whose husband Bill, the head of the Arkansas democratic party was murdered so recently; cast all their votes for Obama...talk about party unity. And then watching Hillary and the NY delegation moving to go to acclimation was great. The democratic party is poised and ready to elect Obama/Biden. NO HOW NO WAY NO MCCAIN

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pedestrian — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:10:47 GMT

Uh, Obama will be the official "nominee" of the Democratic Party until he's elected in November. You may want to look up the word.

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Sam TE, Parchment MI — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:10:51 GMT

Lost in all this is the Democrats 'giving' full voting rights to Michigan and Florida. So the message is that you're only accountable to the rules when your votes might matter. When they don't matter, then Howard Dean and his merry men can do what they damn well please.

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Kirsch59, Salem, CT — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:11:33 GMT

John Kerry's red meat moment was spot on. Sen. McCain of 2000 is not the same man as Candidate McCain of 2008. This theme and the McCain and Bush attached at the hip theme will go along way.

Sen. McCain's worst enemy is Candidate McCain.

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TeeBone Pickens, Nevada — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:12:12 GMT

See Hillary supporters, your votes don't matter. Just lay back and enjoy the screwing you're getting.

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Tom Kaye — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:14:57 GMT

If Kerry gave a speech like that in 2004 he would have been President.

The Dems are hammering McCain for turning from Maverick to Sidekick. From promising a respectful campaign to a despicable Rove right-wing-radio personal attack campaign, and for caving in to the agents of intolerance he once despised.

The choice became very clear Wednesday night and will become even more obvious after Obama's acceptance speech.

We will never have an opportunity like this to look ahead instead of looking behind!

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Rafael, Roswell, GA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:15:29 GMT

Oh what a night! History was made yesterday as the party united behind the Obama-Biden ticket to victory! The parade of speakers with their personal endorsements moved me to tears! Veterans spoke out! The speeches by John Kerry, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden were historic.

As I observed the lady who was a pilot in Iraq passionately defend veterans, walk away from the podium ... I noticed she had no legs! They were amputated after her chopper was shot down. She ran for office in 2006,was vilified and attacked by the republican party with no mercy or compassion. She lost the election but not her spirit. She reminded me last night of why I am no longer a republican! Her name slips my mind this morning ... but not her sacrifice and service. She didn't remind us of her missing legs and pain. Perhaps McCain will learn from her and stop reminding us of his POW years! Stop using the POW smoke screen and answer the questions!

Biden simply captured it all last night when he stated the GOP is no longer the grand old party its simply ... OLD!

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Diane from Illinois — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:19:50 GMT

I was never as proud of my Party as I was last night with the official nomination of Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for the next President of the United States. It was a proud moment in history and for all those who came before us in order to make this event happen. I never thought I would see it in my lifetime and am so pleased I did. I will now work feverishly between now and November to get our nominee elected and see yet another milestone. I am proud to be an American.......again. Obama/Biden '08!

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:20:05 GMT

Madame Senator, I am profoundly sorry I ever doubted you!

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Nails on a chalkboard — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:21:32 GMT

Whoever was presiding over the roll call had the MOST ANNNOYING VOICE EVER!

I had to mute the TV because she was giving me a headache!!

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Dennis Boyle, Dallas, Texas — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:22:59 GMT

I am so tired of Polls. I only wish all the news media were tired of them too. National Polls seem useless. It might be because 36% of young voters do not have land lines, just cell phones.

I have found a website that seems to provide unbiased accurate analysis.

http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/

This was created by the same guy who created the baseball analysis website. For those of you that want the truth, instead of looking for a poll that favors your candidate. This might be the place. If you think you have a better one, let me know.

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Ed, 1SG, Retired Peoria, IL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:24:33 GMT

It was a great and wonderful moment in US history.

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Nino, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:25:09 GMT

America cannot trust more of Bush's and McCain's cowboy diplomacy. America cannot trust McCain's reckless, maverick foreign policy. America cannot trust McCain's maverick economic, health care and energy policies that let Americans fend for themselves. America cannot trust another Maverick in the White House!!!

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:29:34 GMT

"However, it’s worth pointing out that Obama will officially be the "nominee" until the conclusion of his acceptance speech," per the language of the Democrats' "Call to Convention.”
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Whether this was indeed "worth pointing out" is indeed debatable. I'm leaning towards NOT.

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"It was red-meat stuff for the 4,233 Democratic delegates packed into the Pepsi Center for the party's national convention"

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Clearly, the Democratic Party and the Obama campaign have made the RIGHT CALL in moving his acceptance speech to a larger venue - 4,233 seats will NOT HOLD the dreams of a generation of Americans.

This is a fitting send off to Senator Obama's HISTORIC candiacy. Not just historic because of his race - but also because of his unprecedented organization, fund raising, and uplifting message.

It is ashamed that his accomplishments have been so muted by the politics of ridicule and ridiculousness.

But this is what America has become . . .

TIME TO TURN THE PAGE!

Obama/Biden '08/'12

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Robert Jorgenson, Salt Lake City, Utah — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:33:43 GMT

If you are thinking of voting for john mcain please check this site out as a long life conservative this idiot will bring down the Republican party.
http://www.nojohn.com/

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Class Warrior, D.C. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:34:03 GMT

Who indeed. Bush is following Obama's advice, because Obama is RIGHT a great deal of the time. And Bush/Cheney and Mclame are very often WRONG. I became an Obama supporter just after he declared when I saw him on TV being asked a question by some cable news talkiing head. I saw Obama pause and actually THINK about the question, not just spew some prepackaged soundbite. I thought, "My God, the man THINKS!!! Too bad he's black, the country will never accept him." I was RIGHT in that the man does think, but WRONG in thiniking the country wouldn't accept him.And it's Obama's capacity to think and treat every question as an intelligent and thought-provoking one that makes him RIGHT so much of the time when so many Repiglicans are thinking with their macho swagger and being proven time and again that they are WRONG!!

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Sharon, Antioch, TN — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:34:11 GMT

They got it right. Kerry showed that Barack's judgement is spot on in foreign policy since McCain and the Bush administration are now doing the things that Barack called for a long time ago. Biden showed that McCain won't make the changes we need because he doesn't think any thing is wrong. And Clinton demonstrated that Barack is ready to be President. Ready to take on and solve the massive problems we face.

Listening to Morning Joe, you'd never know it with all their critiques of what should have been said and how it could have been said better. The American people are more than capable of hearing and analyzing the issues without name calling and spin, which seem to be what the pundits want to hear.

Whats the mater MSM? Don't you know how to discuss actual issues instead of dirt and fluff?

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Treena, NJ — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:35:22 GMT

John Kerry's speech was the best of the whole convention so far. And to think we could of had him as president instead of that buffoon GWB that we have now. I hope the country doesn't make the same mistake this time around.

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Evelyn R Hayes, Trumbull, Connecticut — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:36:50 GMT

I would like to say as a africian american female living in CT, I never thought that this was possible. When I say possible, I mean having a viable candidate who could and should be elected President of the United States.

You see, I am 42 years old and in two months will be 43 years old living in CT. I remember going to elemetry school and having teachers move me out of class once they found out that I was black. I remember growing up and having to fight every year because someone would use the "N" word, something they learned at home. Make no mistake about it, I had to fight a boy to show them all I was tough. I remember in 1980 and having our families mailbox blown up because we were the only black family on the block. I also remember in 1983 being behind a white teacher that referred to a black student as a "N" word, just, to be excepted by some students.

I say all of this to say, that I too was moved when Barack Obama was officially nominated as the Democratic Nominee for President of the United States. An MSNBC personality said to him he didn't see his color because he grew up with 50% African American at his school in Mississippi and that is great. What he doesn't get and will never get is that he is looking at this from his point of view, being a white man. I am looking at this as a Black woman, African American woman who has lived through covert biases throughout my life as recent as 1993. What he is missing is that while he lived through intergration which was positive on his side, the other children if they were honest and if he ever asked their stories, there memories would be a little different, but I think I get what was meant by his comment.

Barack Obama has an excellent chance of being the next President of the United States and I will do everything in my power to get the vote out and help him get elected. Not because he is an African American, but, because he is the only man in this election that can lead our country effectively. He is the only man for the job and he has my vote because his whole message has been one of including not segregating and asking for the nation as a whole to take our country back, that is the person we should elect and that is the person with whom I shall vote.

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AP from IL — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:36:52 GMT

For the first time during the whole campaign, I was reminded last night of why I voted for Clinton twice. His speech was riveting and captivating and drove home every point that needed to be made. In addition to the speeches, the roll call itself was a moving experience and I feel that we are lucky to be witnessing such historic events.

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Double E VA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:43:10 GMT

I saw President Clinton's speech last night and I was floored. I love that man! *S* I felt that he was sincere in his backing of Sen. Obama like he had never been before. He was a good president and he recognized that it was time to pass the torch to Obama, because like him, they attack Obama on not being "experienced" enough. Even Clinton had to admit, that no man (or woman) is actually prepared for that job because it's a job like no other.

Good job President Clinton. My hats off to you!

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:43:10 GMT

[ ...was given a final symbolic boost Wednesday by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who moved from the convention floor to suspend the roll call of the states and formalize her former rival's nomination by acclamation.]
--Here's what I don't understand. During the primary, Sen. Clinton was supposedly so focused on everybody having a voice and all the delegates counted (MI & FL). Yet, she called the role call short. (Obviously for unity and in conjunction with the Obama campaign). But I ask what happened to everybody being counted?

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Eileen, portland, Maine — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:43:56 GMT

The Dems' hit a home run last night.
Senator Kerry did an outstanding job with the speech he gave.

McCain is toying with you guys again. He hasn't made his VP decision yet. Everybody knows he has serious withdrawal symptoms if he thinks somebody else is taking away the media attention that he craves.

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Suz in KS — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:48:35 GMT

Clinton's speech was great. Classic Clinton. He took the listener all around the problem so that in the end they could say "oh of course! I should be supporting Obama." His logic was impeccable.

Joe Biden was terrific. He seemed at times overcome with emotion. He's going to make a great vice president!

Where was THIS John Kerry in 2004? This John Kerry would have won! He did a wonderful job highlighting the flip-flopping position of Senator McCain versus Candidate McCain. In the end he made it look like McCain had sold his soul to the Rovian devils for a shot at his parties' candidacy.

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Elizabeth — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:50:13 GMT

Both speeches are well worth looking up on a web-site and watching. Kerry's is dynamite - not hateful but strong, so very strong. Biden's is strong also, very knowledgabel -- and the personal part in the beginning matches Michelle Obama's word-picture of the Obama's upbringing and values. No one can complain that the candidates aren't letting us know who they are. To some (Biden, esp) the open warmth comes naturally and to others (Barack, esp) that much disclosure goes against his nature and experience. But Biden grew up with love and acceptance in a community (blue class Catholic) that was solid and known and established. Barack Obama grew up as a black child in a white family with a rich but dizzying and unique upbringing here and abroad: he had no models, no pre-established structure supporting him. So their attitudes are understandable. What's uncanny is that they have come to so similar a place and outlook. Two rather fascinating people.

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S.B. Stein E.B.NJ — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:04:01 GMT

I saw Bill Clinton speak as well as most of Biden's speech. Both did well and knew what was going on and how to say what needed to be said: Obama is ready to be president. This should be inspiring to all Democrats to vote for the ticket. This should be fear inspiring to many Republicans as well because it seems that the Democrats have unified. Those who claim to support Hillary Clinton need to be willing to do as she requests and support Obama.

Reviews of Day 3: By acclamation

Mary Ann, Laguna Hills, Ca. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:09:45 GMT

I have been watching both MSNBC and CSpan coverage, I listen to the complete speeches on CSpan, then watch MSNBC for commentary. I am the first to say I love Keith and Chris together, plus love to hear Rachel Maddow and Gene Robinson. I am extremely disappointed with the feed from Fox News, I understand there is nothing that can be done. However, realizing that the Country missed a beautiful moment last night when John Kerry gave a shout out to Obama's Uncle Charlie With Michelle helping him to his feet to accept the recognition, the fact that Fox doesn't want the Country to see that Barack has (gasp) white relatives, that they are heros in their own right, is absolutely disgusting. It was a truly beautiful moment that the viewers missed because of Faux News. I realize that MSNBC is doing the best it can with the feed they are receiving but somehow they need to develop some sort of plan to help viewers see the whole picture, not just the parts faux wants us to see.

Reviews of Day 3: By acclamation

Candace Jones, KCMO — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:16:40 GMT

I am pleased that the Democrats are not sinking down to the Republicans level. I hear everyone talking about why they don't 'GUT" them. Why, they have done it to themselves for the last 7 1/2 yaers. America desrves better than one man bashing the other. Let them keep talking about where we as a country needs to go and stop trying to make it about bashin Mccain and the Republicans!

Reviews of Day 3: By acclamation

Done w/Dem party — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:21:41 GMT

Well last night ended the Dems chance at the white house. I realize her doing the acclaimation thing was set up by obama to keep her supporters from voicing their opions. He made that part of the deal. He would allow her name in nomination, ONLY if she did the acclaimation.

And so ended the best chance we had. So, now time to move on. McCain 08