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Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union' Philadelphia, PA | March 18, 2008 As Prepared for Delivery "We the people, in order to form a more perfect union." Two hundred and twenty one years ago, in a hall that still stands across the street, a group of men gathered and, with these simple words, launched America's improbable experiment in democracy. Farmers and scholars;

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Julian Bond's (and Mary Frances Henderson and Wade Berry) public outcry on behalf of disenfranchised voters is a day late and a dollar short. Why now? Moreover, if Henderson and Berry assisted in writing the letter to the DNC together with Mr. Bond, why did they not sign it with him? Why hide in the shadows if this is indeed a sincere effort to bring about justice and equality for Florida and

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I opened my email this morning and there it was; the headline link for The Borowitz Report, "Hillary Accuses Obama of Bed-wetting." In a section just beneath the headline appears a warning, highlighted in yellow, "Prepared to be shocked."Shocked, indeed; disgusted is more like it. Whatever happened to integrity, decency, or how about just plan old manners. The Clinton campaign, if this is really

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When I hear someone question Barack’s experience, I am compelled to ask that person to clarify what they mean by “experience.” The dictionary defines experience as “the apprehension of an object, thought, or emotion through the senses or mind; (a) active participation in events or activities, leading to the accumulation of knowledge or skill: a lesson taught by experience; a carpenter with

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Nancy Pelosi Introduces Barack as the Next President of the US at the Iowa JJ Dinner!

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Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: A Change We Can Believe In Spartanburg, SC | November 03, 2007 One year from now, you will have the chance to walk into a voting booth, pull back the curtain, and choose the next President of the United States. Here's the good news - for the first time in a long time, the name George Bush will not appear on the ballot. The name Dick Cheney will not

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In response to an article in the L.A. TIMES (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-poll24oct24,0,2039684. story?coll=la-home-center) , Obama Supporter Gregg Heacock had this to say: Dear Editor, Your front-page article headlined "Clinton's past returns in her favor" skews information from the L.A. Times/Bloomberg Poll to celebrate Hillary's lead over Republicans while downplaying Obama's

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Connecticut Day of Action. On Sunday, October 21, 2007, over 100 Obama supporters and volunteers gathered at the Yerwood Community Center in the heart of downtown Stamford. It was a beautiful autumn day -- perfect for learning all about Barack Obama's movement to change this country. Volunteers who have taken the lead in their local districts and towns came from all across Connecticut to

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On October 2, 2002, while others followed the conventional thinking in Washington, Barack Obama showed the kind of judgment and leadership we need. He stood up against a popular war because he thought it was a mistake. Watch the video of Barack and others read his speech.

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On Fifth Anniversary of Speech Opposing Iraq War, Obama Again Challenges Conventional Washington Thinking Prepared Remarks Provided Below Chicago, IL – Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) is scheduled to deliver a foreign policy address at DePaul University in Chicago today, the five-year anniversary of his original speech opposing the war in Iraq, where he will challenge the same Washington

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Here's an important message from Sen. Obama. Make a Promise Now We're facing a hard deadline in less than a week. The financial reports filed after September 30th will set the tone for the last 100 days before people start voting and caucusing. The numbers will be a signal to voters in the crucial early states that our movement has the support it takes to win.The pundits and political insiders

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There is nothing like a town parade with marching bands, clowns, jugglers, cotton candy and the infectious joy we experience when we share good times and wholesome fun with those we love, our friends, families and neighbors. Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun-filled morning at Newtown's 46th Annual Labor Day Parade. Over 25,000 people are expected to attend. The parade will begin at

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Brzezinski Embraces Obama Over Clinton for President (Update3) By Janine Zacharia Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Zbigniew Brzezinski, one of the most influential foreign-policy experts in the Democratic Party, threw his support behind Barack Obama's presidential candidacy, saying the Illinois senator has a better global grasp than his chief rival, Hillary Clinton. Obama "recognizes that the

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Barack Obama Schedule: On Wednesday, Barack Obama began the Road to Change Tour, starting off in Cedar Falls with a discussion on transparency in government, followed by an address to the state AFL-CIO convention in Waterloo. Thursday, he conducted a foreign policy discussion in Council Bluffs, then visited a potluck in Atlantic before enjoying the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Friday, he

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CHICAGO, IL--U.S. Senator Barack Obama made the following statement in response to Karl Rove announcing his resignation as White House Deputy Chief of Staff. “Karl Rove was an architect of a political strategy that has left the country more divided, the special interests more powerful, and the American people more shut out from their government than any time in memory. But to build a new

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I am 44 years old, and was raised in a community where participation in the process/system was the best known method for changing the process/system. I have been a registered voter since my 18th birthday, and believe that voting is one of the most sacred of rights we have as Americans. It demonstrates the sense of responsibility we feel for our neighbors as well as a sense of how we would

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At roundtables and town halls in Hanover, Keene, and Nashua, Granite Staters discuss the consequences of our broken politics MANCHESTER, NH—At a roundtable at Jesse’s Restaurant in Hanover this morning, Senator Barack Obama kicked off a day of discussion with New Hampshire voters about the need for real change in Washington. Obama sat down for breakfast with a small group to discuss the way

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Barack Obama Schedule: (Follow the links below or to the right for the latest news). WED AUG 1: Barack Obama delivered an address on "The War We Need to Win" in Washington, D.C. SAT AUG 4: Sen. Obama participated in the YearlyKos Presidential Leadershyip Forum in Chicago, where he made it clear that lobbyists and special interests would not control Washington under an Obama presidency. That

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Last Week, two major Congressional endorsements from the Northeast: Representative Steve Rothman (NJ) and Representative Paul Hodes (NH). Representative Rothman will serve as a Northeast Regional Co-Chair for the campaign. Rep. Hodes is the first member of the New Hampshire delegation to endorse a candidate in this race so his support means a great deal to Senator Obama. On Thursday,

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What a grand debate on CNN/YouTube July 23rd! All the political pundits finally agree on something -- Barack Obama won! If you missed it, see video from YouTube below or visit www.barackobama.com. New Hampshire Canvasses -- August 4th and August 11th The momentum just keeps building day by day, moment by moment. Be a part of this historical wave of change. Join the New Hampshire folks on

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