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voter — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:44:09 GMT

lets continue to work hard to elect Obama. we can't be complacent. vote early if you can.

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Man Size Safe, Portland, Texas — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:44:32 GMT

In New Hampshire, the numbers are simple. In the primaries, almost 50000 more people voted in the Democratic primary vs. the GOP one.

Beyond that, keep in mind that even though McCain won his primary and Obama came in second, Obama still 16000 had more votes than McCain. Then when you add in the large part of HRC's 112000 votes, it's an overwhelming number. Obama will win it.

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C A, Tuscaloosa, AL — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:44:54 GMT

Welcome to the U.S. Presidency Senator Obama.

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Roofin Reality — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:47:55 GMT

HE told us what he was going to do (map all 50 states).
He did that for the most part and then scaled back to those non-RED states.
Now, he's looking like he'll take:
Virginia and Colorado (red states for years)
Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina and Georgia are in the mix. And so is North Dakota and Montana.
He punched so many holes in McCains boat that before he knew what hit him, McCain was sinking and couldn't plug everything in time.
Course, dropping that big anchor on his foot (Gov. Palin) certainly didn't help.

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nadeem — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:49:13 GMT

McCain and Palin are a pair, the houses (8), the clothes($150,000.00), the planes (2 - they each own one), the personal make-up artists (2), the cars (9)

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There are no words — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:49:48 GMT

David Plouffe is the Man!

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Vote Early if Possible! — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:49:59 GMT

As the facts trickle out on this bogus "attack" on the PAID McCain worker we may find out we finally have our October surprise!!! Stay tuned.

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Yalem, New York — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:52:04 GMT

America, please go out and vote! One person can make a diffrence and don't take the polls for granted. don't let anybody intimidate you or scare you. If you see anything suspicious call the Media. It is not over until November 4th.

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Beverly in Chicago — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:52:13 GMT

The Palin pick has driven away McCain’s traditional independent base in New Hampshire because she is not a community organizer like Barack Obama, Ghandi or MLK jr.

Too bad you took Hillary's bait, McCain.
More money= more supporters
The Culture vs. economy is not working for you and Sarah, Johnny boy. You're running around digging for lies; don't waste your money and time. Um, don't tell me your name is not Johnny.
Also, it would help if you'd tell the truth.
Make Believe Maverick the Real John McCain
www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/make_believe_maverick_the_real_john_mccain
Five myths of John McCain
http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/player/23654789
Btw; Joe the plumber can't vote; his name doesn't match. Source: guardiian co bc Uk

There is no hope, change, or reform with John McCain.
Also, it would help if you'd tell the truth.
Make Believe Maverick the Real John McCain
www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/make_believe_maverick_the_real_john_mccain
Five myths of John McCain
http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/player/23654789

Peace
No McCain/ Palin
Nobody but Obama/Biden

McCain is erratic. He’s hotheaded. He loses his temper not good.
John and Sarah are more of the same.
Nobody, but Obama Biden

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:55:57 GMT

An immaculate machine.
The new standard.
A pleasure to volunteer with and write checks to.
Thank you Davids!
Stay focused. Follow through is everything.

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sandy Ct — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:59:27 GMT

Good news, But it isn't over yet. We still have to work hard for Barack&Joe! If you can vote early..go out and vote now! Everyone else PLEASE make sure you vote on Nov 4! This is the peoples campaign, so it is up to us to not get to confident, and see this right through to Nov 4
OBAMA/BIDEN

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Libratine — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:00:34 GMT

Thanks to Ashley Todd, McCain's track to 270 - byway of Pennsylvania - just got severely derailed by his own supporter. John will have to take back his condolences and replace them with something else.

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Full Moon — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:00:59 GMT

I just saw this photo on CNN with Obama sitting at a desk, feet up, with holes in the bottom of his shoes.

Look pal, I know you're rich so get some shoes that don't make you look like you live in an alley.
Palin knows how to dress. Do you want the GOP to dress you too?

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JustThinkin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:02:57 GMT

As Obama reminds us all, "New Hampshire."

Since in my lifetime I have seen an election stolen from the Democrats via Florida, I haven't contacted the fat lady just yet. She's ready and willing to perform...

We just have to wait for the voters to make the best choice for our future.

Please take your vote seriously. It's not a game. It's not about which party you've always voted for. This is the future of our country and it's time the people take it back from the politicians.

I will cast my vote for Obama/Biden because I believe that they both believe the future lies not in past failed policies but in a new direction. They've spelled out their plan. Please vote early and support Obama/Biden.

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Ken, Midwest — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:04:42 GMT

I was surprised to see CNN list North Dakota as undecided. Not a lot of electoral votes, but TV ads should be cheap and would be a thorn in McCain's side. McCain also looks to need NM, NV and CO in order to win with PA probably too far away.

All in all it is going to be interesting to watch the polls as we move to Nov 4th as I believe there will be a lot of closing as we move forward.

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MSierra, SF — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:06:46 GMT

Just a little more than a week unitl the McCain campaign's 'Mercy killing'

Sayonaro, John

Don't let the door hit you on the way out...

But, what becomes of the Republican Party ?

Let's HOPE Simple Sarah becomes the titular leader and 2012 Presidential nominee

She'll be LAUGHED OUT OF THE RACE !!

Simple Sarah went to town...
Wearing her $150K wardrobe....
Just another working stiff

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Full Moon — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:07:24 GMT

Obama's team map probably reads like Carlin's weather map. "I'm your hippy dippy weatherman, with all the hippy dippy weather ..... man."

I wonder if Biden can find Ohio on the map.
The man is a mess of mistakes.

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Rick,Ky — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:09:06 GMT

David Ploufe is a number's cruncher, "Take it to the Bank". Remember the sheet he put out for the Media back during the Primaries? I do, & he was Right !

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Robber Barons — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:09:15 GMT

If they don't standardize voting machines and ballots we are again facing grand theft from the GOP.
This system is broken and the GOP likes it that way.
Hopefully a Dem Potus and congress can do something about this travesty. We will recount for 100 years if the Repugs rip us off again. Then we should file impeachment papers for every one of them. No more!
Lies, corruption and stupidity.

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Full Moon — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:12:01 GMT

"I will stand with the Muslims." - Barack Obama

"You know John McLane ... MCLLLAAAAANE." - Joe Biden

Are you kidding me? This is the Dem ticket? OUCH !!

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Jennifer, Palm Beach, Florida — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:19:39 GMT

I am pleased to see that the Obama camp is not declaring "Mission Accomplished" too soon. I know that they will fight long and hard to beat the Republican ticket, and even though anything can happen, it looks like the Democratic ticket will be winning this one.

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Cindi in Louisiana — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:20:18 GMT

I just saw a new MCain ad up with Joe Biden saying that he guarantees that something significant will happen in the first six months of an Obama presidency to "test the mettle of this guy." What in the hell was Joe thinking of???

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Democratic CPA, Rochester Hills, Michigan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:23:12 GMT

I'm one of the ground campaigners in Michigan. We're working hard to help make change in Washington and with the leadership of our great country.

I personally think Senator Obama's leadership will inspire and change this country significantly.

I don't think anyone (Republican or Democrat) sees McCain's leadership doing anything significantly different from GW Bush's.

This is an example why we are so passionate about this election.

Obama/Biden '08

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Norm, Aurora, CO — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:25:21 GMT

If Obama wins, this campaign is going to be studied and emulated for decades to come. Strategically brilliant at every turn.

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Panther Dad, Iowa — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:28:18 GMT

It is not surprising that places like New Hampshire and the Midwest are trending toward Obama. To start with the economy is a real problem and Obama at least has the intelligence and vision to work on the problem in a constructive way. There is another reason as well -- it is hard to underestimate the effect that the behavior of McCain's allies has in motivating decent people to vote for Senator Obama.

How many of you are finally sick and tired of McCain's allies smear campaign? Brad Flakeman, Michelle Bachmann, Karl Rove,Sarah Palin,Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, etc. This has been ridiculous -- they have no positive contribution, only a negative vision of Americans that relies on the basest of fears and resentments for its existence. They have called patriots who believe in a just and progressive America "un-American". They spend hours each week spewing sarcastic venom across the airwaves. They display utter contempt for our intelligence and no respect at all for millions of fellow Americans.

John McCain, who many of us used to believe was an honorable man, has participated in or condoned most of these tactics. Why do you think honorable Republicans like Colin Powell, Gov. Carlson, Gov. Weld, and Barry Goldwater's grandchildren have rejected McCain's candidacy? It's not really about policy, its about principle. It's sad to see how Sen. McCain and Sen. Lieberman have lost their own way.

It is time to put "the politics of fear mongering" in its rightful place. Americans blew this opportunity the last two elections. No excuses this time. On or before November 4 every person who supports Senator Obama must stand up, bring along every like minded person they can think of, show up at the polls, and vote. Lets change this mess!

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VoteForAmerica — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:28:56 GMT

The map and polls are definitely not looking good for McCain and the Republican party. The poor performance by the GOP is not isolated to just the Presidential race. At the moment the Republicans are one Senator away from losing all influence in government.

Senate Projections: Democrats 59, Republicans 41
http://voteforamerica.net/senate.aspx

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Jim B — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:32:28 GMT

Axlerod and Plouffe are brilliant. What I would single out as the best thing about (President) Obama is that he attracts the best and brightest people our country has to offer. Those great minds want to work for and with him. The same goes for world leaders. They are inspired by the hope and change as well.

Our country has become a breeding ground of anti-intellectualism under Republican watch. How could they have just sat on their hands and watch this country plummet to 22nd in the world in science and math.

I'm surprised that very few have put 2 + 2 together about Obama's plan to offer $4000 tuition reimbursements to college students in exchange for 100 hours of community service. Just think about what impact all of those hundreds of millions of man-hours over the next few years will have. Why has this subject never come up before? It's brilliant!

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just the facts — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:38:43 GMT

knock, knock!

I'm from the Obama campaign....

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Full Moon — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:38:46 GMT

This drive is impressive

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Beverly in Chicago — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:41:56 GMT

Obama supporters bring much better energy than Sard another culture vs. economy is not working for Sarah where Barack is transformative. This time it's the youthful energy of college kids.Sarah says she brings a fresh face and energy to the McCain campaign. Yup. she brings energy (pun intended)

Sarah has a lawsuit AGAINST FURTHER PROTECTION OF POLAR BEARS so as not to hinder oil drilling in Alaska's ice-filled waters e.g. her links to the oil companies’ lobbyist. Governor Palin has waged a deceptive, dangerous, and costly battle against the polar bear," Kieran Suckling, the center’s director, she even received a rubber dodo award from The Centre for Biological Diversity. Sarah “Moose head” Palin is suing Alaska because it opposed the endangered label partly because the listing would "deter activities such as … oil and gas exploration and development". Oil companies recently bid $2.7bn for rights to explore the Chuckchi Sea, an established polar bear habitat. The threatened species status might also impede the building of an Alaskan natural gas pipeline. Source: Guardian.co.uk

McCain/ Palin = renewing Bush's tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, oil corporations+ empty beer cans = more of the same.
Peace
No McCain/ Palin
Nobody but Obama/Biden

Hang in there toot, we are about to make history.

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Thom Murray, Auburn, WA — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:43:30 GMT

Obama's average poll lead is about 7.5% and holding steady. In '04 with about 10 days to go Bush's avg. lead was about 1.5%, and he ended up winning by about 3%. It ain't over, but Obama's looking good to win.

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Jason Habegger, Bluffton, Indiana — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:44:47 GMT

I voted early in Indiana. I'm an independent. I voted for Obama and local and state Democrats. Just really disgusted with the republican party.

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The Dude, Seattle, WA — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:48:17 GMT

If Obama runs the White House like this campaign, get ready for America 2.0! The best America yet!

Thrill, baby, thrill!

Go Obama!

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Flow, Asheville, North Carolina — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:48:40 GMT

When the Obama campaign tells you something put a house on it cause it's solid. They are pleased with the turnout so far. Everyone needs to vote. If you are upset about the economy, the war, your private rights being run over. Here is your chance to make your voice be heard. Do not vote against your own best intrest. Vote Obama/Biden.

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Shannon, Eustis Fl — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:53:46 GMT

The Washington Post McCain for President
McCain for President

By Charles Krauthammer
Friday, October 24, 2008; A19

Contrarian that I am, I'm voting for John McCain. I'm not talking about bucking the polls or the media consensus that it's over before it's over. I'm talking about bucking the rush of wet-fingered conservatives leaping to Barack Obama before they're left out in the cold without a single state dinner for the next four years.

I stand athwart the rush of conservative ship-jumpers of every stripe -- neo (Ken Adelman), moderate (Colin Powell), genetic/ironic (Christopher Buckley) and socialist/atheist (Christopher Hitchens) -- yelling "Stop!" I shall have no part of this motley crew. I will go down with the McCain ship. I'd rather lose an election than lose my bearings.

First, I'll have no truck with the phony case ginned up to rationalize voting for the most liberal and inexperienced presidential nominee in living memory. The "erratic" temperament issue, for example. As if McCain's risky and unsuccessful but in no way irrational attempt to tactically maneuver his way through the economic tsunami that came crashing down a month ago renders unfit for office a man who demonstrated the most admirable equanimity and courage in the face of unimaginable pressures as a prisoner of war, and who later steadily navigated innumerable challenges and setbacks, not the least of which was the collapse of his campaign just a year ago.

McCain the "erratic" is a cheap Obama talking point. The 40-year record testifies to McCain the stalwart.

Nor will I countenance the "dirty campaign" pretense. The double standard here is stunning. Obama ran a scurrilous Spanish-language ad falsely associating McCain with anti-Hispanic slurs. Another ad falsely claimed that McCain supports "cutting Social Security benefits in half." And for months Democrats insisted that McCain sought 100 years of war in Iraq.

McCain's critics are offended that he raised the issue of William Ayers. What's astonishing is that Obama was himself not offended by William Ayers.

Moreover, the most remarkable of all tactical choices of this election season is the attack that never was. Out of extreme (and unnecessary) conscientiousness, McCain refused to raise the legitimate issue of Obama's most egregious association -- with the race-baiting Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Dirty campaigning, indeed.

The case for McCain is straightforward. The financial crisis has made us forget, or just blindly deny, how dangerous the world out there is. We have a generations-long struggle with Islamic jihadism. An apocalyptic soon-to-be-nuclear Iran. A nuclear-armed Pakistan in danger of fragmentation. A rising Russia pushing the limits of revanchism. Plus the sure-to-come Falklands-like surprise popping out of nowhere.

Who do you want answering that phone at 3 a.m.? A man who's been cramming on these issues for the past year, who's never had to make an executive decision affecting so much as a city, let alone the world? A foreign policy novice instinctively inclined to the flabbiest, most vaporous multilateralism (e.g.
, the Berlin Wall came down because of "a world that stands as one"), and who refers to the most deliberate act of war since Pearl Harbor as "the tragedy of 9/11," a term more appropriate for a bus accident?

Or do you want a man who is the most prepared, most knowledgeable, most serious foreign policy thinker in the United States Senate? A man who not only has the best instincts but has the honor and the courage to, yes, put country first, as when he carried the lonely fight for the surge that turned Iraq from catastrophic defeat into achievable strategic victory?

There's just no comparison. Obama's own running mate warned this week that Obama's youth and inexperience will invite a crisis -- indeed a crisis "generated" precisely to test him. Can you be serious about national security and vote on Nov.
4 to invite that test?

And how will he pass it? Well, how has he fared on the only two significant foreign policy tests he has faced since he's been in the Senate? The first was the surge. Obama failed spectacularly. He not only opposed it. He tried to denigrate it, stop it and, finally, deny its success.

The second test was Georgia, to which Obama responded instinctively with evenhanded moral equivalence, urging restraint on both sides. McCain did not have to consult his advisers to instantly identify the aggressor.

Today's economic crisis, like every other in our history, will in time pass. But the barbarians will still be at the gates. Whom do you want on the parapet? I'm for the guy who can tell the lion from the lamb.

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John Doe, Chester, VA — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:58:08 GMT

Obama has run the smartest most efficient campaign of all time. My wife and I casted our in person absentee ballots here in VA for the Obama/Bidan ticket today. I am convinced that VA is going blue. The excitement here in not like I have ever seen it.

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mani the factguy,st paul,mn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:59:30 GMT

It is here you see what they call Grassroot Leadership in the community from bottom to up...Obamas campaign team will be forever remembered in History as the most fierce,organized and disciplin in modern politics.With all the Brains and experience both the Clintonites and Mccainiacs had in their campaign team none were able to match up against a little known chicago politician with a rezko/ayers mythical connection and lesser known his campaign team...Politics and campaign will forever change from now henceforth and i doubt if public finance will still be a fundraising option in the presidential election anymore. Lets see if Palin can now insult community organizers anymore since her 72hr fame from the convention is now a liabilty than an asset to both the RNC future and the Mccain camp....

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Free American Tehachapi Ca. — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:01:02 GMT

How are them red necks going to vote while home clinging to thier god and thier guns!

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Rob R. Holly Springs, NC — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:04:38 GMT

I just don't see how McCain has any real shot. None of the Kerry/Gore states appear vulnerable, and I agree with Plouffe that it's going to take an unprecedented swing in PA to switch that to McCain. He really has little to no shot there.

So, assuming Obama wins all of the Kerry and Gore states, he just needs 1 of VA, CO, NC, IN, OH, FL, GA, MO. I would find it hard to believe that Obama can't win at least 1 of those. And if he can't, then there needs to be an investigation.

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Patti Alexakis, Camarillo, CA — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:08:23 GMT

To those of you residing in the battleground states, please vote. Don't later regret that you didn't take the time to do so.

America the Beautiful--Please Vote for Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6osWPmwfWyE

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Ray C., Coral Springs, FL — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:10:59 GMT

I'm 57 years old, white, balding, two kids 18 & 13, Christian and just got laid off with grim prospects for work. I personally donated close to $100 to Obama because for the first time in my life I too am proud to be an American.

I will knock on doors, visit with neighbors, dialog with my closed minded church goers, put signs up on my lawn and car and wear a pin on my shire that says "Obama/Biden."

I'm ready to work for the man who will change America for the better. Folks like Michele Bachman scare the heck out of me.

Ray Callahan
Coral Spring, FL