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Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) joined the Change to Win Convention in Chicago on September 25 to share with us his thoughts on the future of the American Dream, and to take questions from the delegates.
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Mr.Obama has had my vote from the GET GO! Honesty, Integrity, Drive, Passion, Answers and a Plan. He understands the workings of the systems that need to be changed. We need a consensus builder that is NOT a polition. I come from the era when the pundits said John Kennedy would never win because a 'Catholic' could never be elected. If Kennedy were alive today Mr. Obama would certainly have Kennedy's vote. GO BARRACK!
Posted by Skye on October 2, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 5:57 PM
He strongly believes in the Labor Movement.
Posted by Russell Novkov on October 2, 2007 at 7:08 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 7:08 PM
Mr Obama;
I'm an old Vietnam era hippie. No way in hell am I gonna vote for someone who wants to continue the war. 2 things at least happening in Iraq. If the Sunni and the Shi'i got together tomorrow, all that means is they could ally themselves as patriotic Iraqis to expel the foreign invader-- US! Sorry, dude.
Cheney/Bush must be impeached.
Posted by Ted Voth Jr on October 2, 2007 at 7:08 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 7:08 PM
It would be nice if Barack Obama truly honored workers. Rhetoric and eloquence may be awe-inspiring; however, I say, look at the record.
I invite Obama supporters to read a very interesting article titled, The Obama Illusion, by Paul Street of Z Magazine. I offer a snippet.
Hmmmm? Might this agreement be is as a union contract? Those at the United Auto Workers Union hope for job security. Health Care benefits would be wonderful. With Barack Obama in office Universal Health Care would certainly be but a dream.Posted by peace on October 2, 2007 at 7:14 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 7:14 PM
Well, I've listened to all 3 candidates now, and in this order: Clinton, Edwards, Obama. It's clear to me that Edwards--overwhelmingly--has the greatest ability to connect emotionally with people. He gives more of himself and, in my opinion, is best able to unite and motivate the electorate. I also liked Obama but felt he is more distant. No matter who gets the Dem. nomination, I will vote Democratic. But my preferences, at this point, and in this order, are: Edwards, Obama, Clinton. I would think that an Edwards/Obama ticket is THE winning ticket for 2008. Unbeatable.
Posted by Frederic Martin on October 2, 2007 at 8:09 PM
Posted on October 2, 2007 at 8:09 PM
I have always voted a straight Democrat ticket. This time I cannot. I will not vote for any candidate that promotes amnesty for illegal aliens. I'm going independent.
Posted by Tom VanHoff on October 3, 2007 at 7:42 AM
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 7:42 AM
A response to Tom VanHoff:
Mr. VanHoff, I agree that amnesty for illegal aliens is a bad thing. If I had MY way, every illegal alien, and quite a few legal aliens, would be deported immediately. They are destroying our American culture in more ways than taking jobs from Americans. See Pat Buchanan's new book, State Of Emergency, for some alarming documentation regarding illegals. Eisenhower deported 1-1/2 million Mexicans in the 1950s. It shows you it can be done but, of course, we are now in the age of PC. I disagree with Edwards' position on fast-tracking illegals to citizenship, but I will still vote for him because I don't know of an independent who has even a snowball's chance, unless you can recommend one to me.--end--
Posted by Frederic Martin on October 3, 2007 at 6:44 PM
Posted on October 3, 2007 at 6:44 PM
The people have voted over and over again despite, the horific results, for candidates against the atrocity of Americans killing their babies. This infanticide has killed over 6 million healthy American babies. Obama states he has compassion for the worker, where is his compassion for the women of America that are subjected to the pressures of killing their own children? Even to the extent of carrying a healthy child, going through labor and delivery only to have been forced to sign papers to have that child killed as soon as its little head showed itself. That is the horror of partial birth abortion. A healthy child virturally finished with the birth process is murdered. Adversaries of abortion consider it a win that Bush banned that hideous practice. They will vote again for the best candidate that says "I believe all children have the right to be born." Believe it. All your fabulous retoric is for naught without that phrase. Your wonderful pro-union, pro-healthcare will go unheaded if you can still not listen to the people and say no to abortion. We speak with our votes but you prefer to ignore us. Do you hate pregnant women so much? Will your healthcare further demand that women accept the demand that they kill their baby? To say no to that seems like such a small thing to say, "I love pregnant women and their babies." That is all that is asked, yet you refuse to represent us.
Posted by Cynthia Irvine on October 7, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Posted on October 7, 2007 at 12:50 PM
To Cynthia Irvine, Did your two votes for George Bush in the past six years end legal abortions in this country? I don't think so! You even had a republican controlled congress and supreme court!!! Wake Up Lady. People like you and the church nuts that keep voting for people like George Bush are ruining this county for the rest of us.
Posted by scott adkins on October 11, 2007 at 8:45 PM
Posted on October 11, 2007 at 8:45 PM
I've read the issues on the candidates' websites. Of course there are similarities on some. But I haven't seen this kind of passion regarding all of us since I've been old enough to vote. I am a 56yo white working mother. Watch the eyes of the candidates as they speak. One can't seem to take his eyes off the 'cue cards'(McCain). One seems to have a speech so 'memorized' that if a line is skipped she looks like: uh oh, where was I?(Clinton). And one didn't have to find his voice during the campaign, or watch "cue cards', because he spoke from his heart with the passion he has to help people(long reflected by his past). That of course is Obama. The American people do still dream. And for once, we have a chance to have those dreams develope into reality - not overnight, but certainly by taking the steps forward to progress with a leader like Barack Obama. Research his web site, read his detailed proposals for solutions to the issues, our issues; Like with his college credit - he's not offering 'handouts'. He's offering the next generation a stepping stone to get involved with their country, their state, their community by giving back in return for help with their education. What a great idea! And that's only one of them. Read, please read. Alot of us have worked hard all of our lives and many of us have lost faith in our government. Now we have a chance to vote for someone who just might bring what is needed to the table so our children and grandchildren will once again be a people who are proud and involved with their own government. It's almost too late for some of us. Let's not give the next generation false hope for the next 4 years+ by not voting for Obama. We CAN change things if we vote for change - with OBAMA!
Posted by Alexa McClain on February 15, 2008 at 1:20 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 at 1:20 AM
What is the purpose of medicare and medicare when they refuse to pay for hearing aide for the ederly. What happen to holistic care and how do we change their policy to take care of the recipient total need.
Posted by Francie C. Patterson on August 24, 2008 at 6:04 PM
Posted on August 24, 2008 at 6:04 PM