Barack Obama
"Oh, McCain!"
Submitted by WesDem on August 1, 2008 - 8:56am.
Barack Obama | John McCain | McCain Flip-Flops | Political Cartoons | Democratic politics

This is a hilarious Lunatics and Liars video
It came in an email today from our dear friend John Soltz:
This is a turning point in our history, and the weight of some very serious issues has gotten pretty heavy. Almost no one knows that more than we do. But, it's also important every now and then to take a moment to laugh. There's certainly no shortage of things to chuckle about in our politics and policy debate.
Unite Behind Barack Obama
Submitted by Wes Clark on June 6, 2008 - 6:21pm.
Barack Obama | Democratic politics
There has never been a more important election in my lifetime -- with a war waging, gas prices at record highs, our health care in crisis, and our nation's standing around the world severely diminished. I spent the last year traveling across the country talking to great Americans in Iowa, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, South Dakota, Indiana and many other places. They all agree on one thing: This country needs new leadership, and it's time for change.
Many of you in the Clark community answered the call. Some of you worked tirelessly for Senator Clinton while others poured hours into Senator Obama's campaign. You did this because you were willing to sacrifice your time and energy to bring the change we so desperately need. I can't thank you enough for all you have done.
Now I am asking you to come together and make sure Barack Obama is our next president. This is a critical mission.
Hillary Clinton ran an amazing race. She inspired millions. Our party is a better party because of her campaign, and our nation is a better nation because of her service. She is and will always be a friend whom I admire.
I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on securing the nomination. His historic campaign has touched lives and his message has moved people in every corner of America. I believe he is not only ready for the challenge but will be a great President.
It's time our party comes together to stand behind Senator Obama as we move forward in this election season. I look forward to doing everything I can to help Senator Obama's campaign. While I respect John McCain's service, I know exactly what he stands for -- Bush's third term. America is a great nation, and our people deserve more. We need Barack Obama to be our next president.
Senator Obama Proposes Help for Small Businesses, in Bellweather Ohio Town.
Submitted by Nick Kelly on October 10, 2008 - 4:32pm.
Barack Obama

My hometown, Chillicothe, Ohio is a bellweather town in a bellweather state.
Chillicothe, focus of a Dispatch monthly series on the presidential race, has been a reliable predictor of Ohio's vote in recent elections. In the past two presidential races, the combined results from Chillicothe's 29 precincts varied from the state's by less than a percentage point -- 0.98 in 2004 and 0.05 in 2000.
What are the facts about Sen. Obama's relationship to Bill Ayers, and
Submitted by Nick Kelly on October 10, 2008 - 3:18pm.
Barack Obama | Bill Ayers

why is Annenberg's FactCheck.org curiously silent on this matter?
CNN's Anderson Cooper explores the relationship of Senator Obama and Bill Ayers in this video. Interestingly, Bill Ayers received a multi-million dollar grant from Annenberg, and Barack Obama was hired to oversee the dispersal of those grant funds. Apparently, some of those funds were awarded to organizations run by Father Pfleger and/or Reverend Wright.
The Economist: Examining the Candidates
Submitted by westcott on October 6, 2008 - 11:22am.
Barack Obama | economy

The Economist's poll of economists
Examining the candidates
Oct 2nd 2008 | WASHINGTON, DC
From The Economist print edition
In our special report on the election we analyse the two candidates’ economic plans. Here, we ask professional economists to give us their views

Shelly Mandell endorsed Sarah Palin. Will this make a difference?
Submitted by Nick Kelly on October 5, 2008 - 2:42pm.
Barack Obama | California | Joe Biden | John McCain | Sarah Palin
The New Yorker: The Choice
Submitted by westcott on October 2, 2008 - 3:42pm.
Barack Obama

The Choice
Never in living memory has an election been more critical than the one fast approaching—that’s the quadrennial cliché, as expected as the balloons and the bombast. And yet when has it ever felt so urgently true? When have so many Americans had so clear a sense that a Presidency has—at the levels of competence, vision, and integrity—undermined the country and its ideals?
Barack Obama in Reno NV
Submitted by westcott on September 30, 2008 - 5:30pm.
Barack Obama


Remarks of Senator Barack Obama (Reno, NV)
Reno, NV | September 30, 2008This morning - like so many others over the last few months - we woke up to some very sobering news about our economy. Over the course of a few hours, the failure to pass the economic rescue plan in Washington led to the single largest decline of the stock market in two decades.
Nevada: Up Close & Personal
Submitted by atdleft on September 30, 2008 - 1:34pm.
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Change We Can't Afford
Submitted by atdleft on September 18, 2008 - 2:18pm.
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On Monday, I talked a little about what's at stake in this election. And today, I'd like to expand on that some more. Now that the stupid scandals are gone and we're all focusing again on the economy, now's the perfect time.



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