Obama campaigning in MI townhall now:

[jenmito]

http://www.cnn.com/live/

"Sen. Barack Obama holds an economic discussion with workers at Macomb Community College in Warren, MI."

He didn't start speaking yet.

[jenmito]

1. kick

[Bozita]

2. Online viewing of the entire event is also available at ...

www.wdiv.com
www.wxyz.com

[jenmito]

4. Thanks!

:hi:

[Bozita]

9. another live streaming link ...

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/myfox/

[jenmito]

13. Thanks again! Lots of live streams!

:hi:

[goclark]

44. I keep getting a pop up~ is it on Television?

[stillcool]

39. Thanks! My favorite venue

love the Q & A!

[jenmito]

3. kick again-He just started speaking.

[jenmito]

5. kick again

[helderheid]

6. greatest page and thank you!

[jenmito]

8. Thanks! I'm just trying to get people to watch the next POTUS campaigning in MI, preparing

for the GE! :D

[helderheid]

10. :)

:hi:

[TahitiNut]

7. My late uncle would be proud - he was Dean of Academic Services at MCC before he retired.

As a New Deal Democrat, I think he'd be very supportive of Obama, even if he'd express frustration with Obama's less-than-liberal positions.

[jenmito]

12. And I'm sure you're proud of your late uncle!

:hi:

[TahitiNut]

25. He was a VERY complex (often aggravating) man ... with demons.

A sexist and often emotionally abusive, he was also a long-time member and vocal supporter of various civi rights organizations, including the ACLU, NAACP, NOW, and NARAL. He was the very first from his family to spend even a single day in a college classroom, obtaining his Masters in Political Science on the WW2 GI Bill in four years at Michigan State, magna cum laude. He was a poltical "insider" - and dealt first-hand with folks ranging from Jimmy Hoffa to RFK during his career. Like I say... a VERY complex man.

[jenmito]

28. WOW! That IS very complex...

but very accomplished also.

[myrna minx]

11. Kick.

I wish I could watch it.

[jenmito]

14. I wish you could, too. Maybe later?

:hi:

[helderheid]

30. kick

[helderheid]

15. 5,000,000 new green jobs!

[indimuse]

16. why?

[helderheid]

17. to annoy you?

:shrug: :P

[jenmito]

22. Because...

[indimuse]

18. why?

[helderheid]

21. Thanks for keeping this kicked!

:hi:

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[helderheid]

65. I'm chicken sceerd? What the hell is that?

:rofl:

[Zachstar]

29. To win against McCain.. Somthing wrong?

[barack the house]

19. Good for Obama ignoring all the nonsense an staying focused as we should ...

Time to barack the vote in all states.

[jenmito]

33. I agree. He's running a perfect campain regardless of how the MSM is spinning things today.

Barack's how I roll! :D

[NatBurner]

20. watching-

i like these green job initiatives, i can't lie

[helderheid]

24. It's an excellent plan!! I am so impressed.

[MattNC]

23. I still think

he should be campaigning more in Kentucky/Montana/South Dakota.

[MadBadger]

26. There is no reason to campaign in SD or MT right now

I think he should go to KY and OR however. I like that he is spending the day in Michigan today because it reinforce the fact that he will be the nominee.

[tokenlib]

34. Going to Grand Rapids is very strategic--

Believe me, his campaign people know what they're doing..

[jenmito]

27. He is going to. But also, he has lots of work to do in MI according to at least one Dem. official

on MSNBC this morning. Especially with how tough he supposedly was to the auto industry earlier.

[LisaM]

62. He lectured the auto industry about fuel standards

Then it turned out he was driving the largest (I want to say Buick?) sedan with a Hemi!

He since has bought, I understand, a Ford Escape hybrid.

[demmiblue]

31. Thanks for posting... listening now.

[jenmito]

35. No problemo!

:hi:

[jenmito]

32. The first questioner just said he voted "uncommitted" and Obama just won his informal primary poll

taken by this guy, with over 70% of the vote. :D

[helderheid]

36. KICK

[jenmito]

37. He's talking about Childers' victory in MS last night!

:D

[helderheid]

40. I am so excited!

[Barack_America]

38. Wow. Diving right into the birthplace of the "Reagan Democrat", I see.

A bold move.

I like it.

[jenmito]

41. Yup! Great move!

[TahitiNut]

48. Macomb County is EXACTLY where Obama should campaign a lot.

It's part of the 'ethos' of the "Reagan Democrat" to admire, even grudgingly, a candidate that comes and faces them directly. Above all else, they're angered by politicians that dismiss them. While DUers love to engage in mud fights about "elitism," we tend to ignore or rationalize the chauvinism of various demographics. The "blue collar" voter of Michigan is chauvinistic - emphasizing the social merit in getting one's hands dirty.

[Renaissance Man]

42. The Green-Fuels Initiative

Love it? These proposals are REAL solutions for the 21st century. Unleash the technologial beast. Renewable fuels and higher emissions standards.

[demmiblue]

43. Good for Gabby!

For those who don't know, University Liggett School is a very high-brow school. Kudos for her to stand up for the Detroit Schools, and against NCLB!

[helderheid]

45. This guy talking now is INSPIRING. Die hard Republicans in his family and for Obama!

[helderheid]

46. talking about Iraq

[goclark]

47. I got it on the web CNN ~ thanks everyone

[helderheid]

49. kickin

[goclark]

58. k again he is really explaining and valuing each person

"They will get a seat at the table, they just can't buy every chair!"

Drug companies... even talking about Viagra!

[NatBurner]

50. gi bill: veterans get treated like shit

no lie

and i'm a veteran

ANYTHING obama can do will be an improvement

may i propose: no taxes for vets EVER?

[helderheid]

51. sounds good to me!

:patriot:

[demmiblue]

55. No, many people serve their country in many important and different ways.

Personally, I want to see that all vets have their medical and emotional needs fully met. However, I think that there are many people in this country that put their lives, and emotional health, in jeopardy on a daily basis. They should be held in high regard, as well!

[NatBurner]

64. i was half-joking

howzabout: no taxes for ME, ever?

he made good points about PTSD however

[demmiblue]

66. He made wonderful points about PTSD!

I think the mental illness issues that our vets suffer is a silent disease that our military does little to address. It pains me to know that they, our troops, are systematically put back into the very environment that caused it.

However... no taxes for NatBurner! :hug:

[helderheid]

52. GI education. Oh I can't WAIT for the debates between McSame and Obama!

[helderheid]

54. Universal Health Care

[stillcool]

56. Never heard it put that way...

health insurance won't pay for a dietician but will pay for a foot amputation.

[helderheid]

57. exactly!

[goclark]

61. He Rocked It in Warren

I know the area and it is the right location for him to reach out to ~ many working class people that have lost there jobs.

[helderheid]

59. that ROCKED!

Er, BARACKED! :D

[helderheid]

60. OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!

[gblady]

63. thanks for heads up....

I just love getting a daily dose of Obama!
Uplifts the spirit!