***BARACK OBAMA APPRECIATION THREAD***

[RBInMaine]

Barack Obama, relatively unknown in many states when this primary contest began, has come charging from far behind to move ahead of Hillary Clinton who was supposed to be the hands-down winner in this contest. He has done this by blending a tremendous narrative of vision and renewed national unity with a progressive, populist policy message. He has defied the odds and won the hearts and minds of millions across the nation, in every part of it, east west north south and in the heartland. He is capturing the national imagination in a way we haven't seen since the JFK and RFK candidacies. He is most definitely experienced and brilliant, and he is ready to be President. I have seen this man up close in my state of Maine and was extraordinarly impressed. We need MAJOR change in this country. We are hungry for inspriational leadership, and we are hungry for national unity. We want to believe again. Barack Obama is the first presidential candidate in many years able to offer and deliver what we so desperately need to heal this nation, turn the page of history, and move toward a new era of American greatness. In poll after poll over a long period of time, Barack's favorables are MUCH higher than are Hillary's. If Hillary were to nominated, she would begin the general election with at least a solid 47% of the country opposed to her candidacy, and . this statistic unlikely to change. The Republicans are hoping and praying that she will be the nominee because it will dramatically energize and unite their party. In contrast, Barack Obama is drawing MANY more young voters, Independents, and cross-over Republicans than does Hillary while at the same time drawing more and more "traditional" Democratic base voters. I urge my fellow DUers to do all they can to help make Barack Obama our Democratic Party nominee for President. If you haven't already, please go to http://www.barackobama.com to learn how you can take action to help Barack Obama become our next President. Thanks very much.

[C_U_L8R]

1. I'm loving this >>>

from another thread....
BARACK OBAMA BAKED YOU A PIE

http://www.barackobamaisyournewbicycle.com /

[LSparkle]

2. To quote Obama: "Cyncism is a sorry kind of wisdom"

Sorry to see so many here adopting that attitude.

[C_U_L8R]

3. Cynical? I thought it was charming !!

here, have a heart ...and GOBAMA

[sloppyjoe25s]

4. So true that up close he is even more impressive...

and in COMMAND of policy and substance.

When i saw him here in NM at an "Economic Summit" - He was in TOTAL command even of detailed local issues on economic concerns particular to the state. Not at a "superficial i've been prepped by handlers" level - but at the level of a person with a brilliant mind - who actually understands how the economy works, and IN DETAIL, what we need to do to fix it. I saw a real leader - who will MORE than hold his own in these difficult times as OUR NEW COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

I also went to the Clinton rally - where I got Democratic Boilerplate... delivered to blarring music (Police - "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic") designed to make an otherwise ho hum crowd look mildly excited. I did not see details or experience in Mrs. Clinton. I saw someone who has insulated herself in a bubble of "yes people" - and who feels she is "owed the presidency". It was not presidential at all.

[TexasObserver]

5. Obama is the best nominee we have had in decades.

[UALRBSofL]

27. We Hillary supporters really love Obama

But we gotta vote for Hillary. :)

[blm]

6. The Anti-Corruption, Open Government wing of the Democrat Party supports Obama.

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[psychopomp]

7. Get involved

Things are going to get awfully heated in the next few weeks and I am sure the campaign for Sen. Obama can use more cash to buy airtime to get the message out. If, like me, you have no way to be active on the ground, donating money is the next best thing.

https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/yeswecan?source=stateoftherace

[goclark]

8. Michelle's Valentine is Wonderful!

Thank you Michelle for sharing him with all of us!

[caledesi]

9. Fired up! Ready to go! nt

[GarbagemanLB]

10. Yes we can!

[Bicoastal]

11. O, O, O Yeah! nt

[Johnny__Motown]

12. Thanks for starting this thread, I really Appreciate it.

[usregimechange]

13. Kicking

[stevenleser]

14. Y E S W E C A N ! ! ! !

Kicked and Recommended!!

[Tatiana]

15. Obamanos! n/t

[Moh96]

16. Yes We Can

[MadBadger]

17. Kick

[WyldRogue]

18. Wow

[TexasObserver]

30. Even as an Obama fan, I think that's a funny cartoon!

[Beausoir]

38. That is priceless!

[Cha]

39. Where's hilary? In the green room?

[democrattotheend]

19. Checking in!

Great post.

[Arugula Latte]

20. For years the prospect of Hillary being our '08 nominee depressed the heck out of me.

Thank you, thank you, Obama for giving us a better option! :toast:

[terrya]

21. He seems to be bringing new people into the electoral process.

And this Hillary supporter says that's a very good thing.

[calmblueocean]

22. Hee hee... I was wondering when I'd see one of these!

Win or lose, Obama is running the kind of campaign I want to see in the general election. It has a message with broad appeal, is bringing in young voters, and will help us elect more legislators downticket. Gobama!

[Enrique]

23. go Barack!

I prefer Hillary in the primaries, but I find the Obama phenomenon inspiring. :toast:

[grantcart]

24. Time to turn the page and we are able to do it with a candidate that everyone likes.

[jefferson_dem]

25. HEADS UP: Obama Rally in Milwaukee, WI LIVE NOW...on cnn.com

Can't launch a new thread just yet...but thought some of my fellow Obamaniacs might be interested.



---> www.cnn.com

EDIT: CNN just dropped the stream. Maybe it'll come back.

[babylonsister]

26. Si se puede! Count me in! nt

[rjx]

28. Video "Wake Up Everybody"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ma4ve_mjy0

Barack Obama For President '08 Tribute "Wake Up Everybody"


I already posted this in the video section when I completed it. But I thought many of you might not have seen it.

[psychopomp]

29. Great vid!

Love the song selection!

[rjx]

34. Thanks!

:)

[LordJFT]

31. Si se puede!

[ErnestoG]

32. That's my guy!

Obama 08!

[Guava Jelly]

33. I'm in..

[Bonobo]

35. I am VERY enthusiastic.

But I have pretty much been driven out of this forum by the anger and nastiness.
Each side thinks it is the other side doing it.

[nomorewhopper]

36. Hooray gobama!

Can't wait til November! Wewt!

[Cha]

37. Good write up, RBMaine!

Sorry, I didn't catch it in time to nominate it..happy for you that you got to see and hear Obama up close. I see you're Fired UP! Great, we need all the help we can get..