I endorse Barack Obama for president

arthursimone · Post by **arthursimone** » February 19th, 2008, 7:17 pm

here's a good read in the New Yorker comparing Obama & Clinton's conception of what the Presidency should look like:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008 ... act_packer

nadine · Post by **nadine** » February 20th, 2008, 11:34 pm

When the Magic Fades:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/opini ... cc&ei=5070

Marc Majcher · Post by **Marc Majcher** » February 21st, 2008, 10:39 am

nadine wrote:When the Magic Fades

From the same columnist:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/05/opini ... ref=slogin

"Hillaryâ€™s approach is so absolutist, draconian and intolerant, it means a replay of 1993."

So, there's that.

mcnichol · Post by **mcnichol** » February 21st, 2008, 11:01 am

Or just systematically ignore David Brooks. That's been working for me for a while. Not a fan.

That said, I'm gald to see all different articles and perspectives posted in here. Thanks to everyone who's thrown a link in here so far.

mcnichol · Post by **mcnichol** » February 21st, 2008, 4:03 pm

I just saw this homegrown researched analysis of Clinton and Obama's senate records that is pretty good and revealing (and a great title to boot):

I Refuse to Buy into the Obama Hype (now a supporter)

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » February 21st, 2008, 11:49 pm

This is a report of a moment I loved in the debate tonight:

But the exchange that will be replayed endlessly in coming days was over an accusation by Clinton that Obama had plagiarized portions of a speech from Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, as she used Obama's campaign slogan "change we can believe in" against him.
"If your candidacy is going to be about words, then they should be your own words," Clinton said. "Lifting whole passages from someone else's speeches is not change you can believe in. It's change you can Xerox."
Clinton's attack - which concerns language Obama used at a rally to highlight the power of words that was nearly identical to Patrick's own - drew boos from the crowd at the University of Texas in Austin.
Obama defended his use of Patrick's language, arguing that the Massachusetts governor is the co-chair of his campaign and had himself urged the Illinois senator to use the comments.
"The notion that I had plagiarized from one of my national co- chairs, who gave me the line and suggested that I use it, I think is silly," he said. "This is where we start getting into silly season in politics."

I cracked up when he used the term, "silly season."

nadine · Post by **nadine** » February 22nd, 2008, 9:22 am

so is anyone going to the rally?

i'm tempted to brave the crowds with my bicycle.

Brian Boyko · Post by **Brian Boyko** » February 22nd, 2008, 2:06 pm

nadine wrote:so is anyone going to the rally?

i'm tempted to brave the crowds with my bicycle.

I am. And I'm pissed because my videocamera is out of commission until it comes back from the repair shop in a couple weeks

mcnichol · Post by **mcnichol** » February 22nd, 2008, 2:15 pm

nadine wrote:so is anyone going to the rally?

Hey Nadine,

I think Erika and I will be there for a little bit. We're in the 3-fer and then want to go to the Gnap party, but in between i definitely want to hear him speak.

nadine · Post by **nadine** » February 22nd, 2008, 2:32 pm

mcnichol wrote:
nadine wrote:so is anyone going to the rally?
Hey Nadine,

I think Erika and I will be there for a little bit. We're in the 3-fer and then want to go to the Gnap party, but in between i definitely want to hear him speak.

Maybe I'll tag along with you guys? I've never been to a rally before. I have class till 8 pm, and then will somehow make my way to the Hideout.

starkserious · Post by **starkserious** » February 22nd, 2008, 4:20 pm

It's just bad timing for HIllary. She's running against an opponent she never envisioned would be so daunting to overcome. Hillary is perfectly solid Senator and conservative on a number of issues even for Republicans but it still looks like the status quo with her as President and that's not what the country wants now. Also Obama;s campaign is running circles around her's right now.

arthursimone · Post by **arthursimone** » March 2nd, 2008, 5:30 pm

jorge1000xl wrote:
acrouch wrote:Link for the lazy?
Andy, could you try starting here:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/s/callerinterest

Let me know if this does or doesn't lead you to a place where you can begin making phone calls. I'm trying to figure out a stream-lined way for getting registered to phone canvas, so I'd like to know how this works out for you.

Great to hear that you're interested!

It's pretty easy to go to www.texasprecinctcaptains.com and make 2 calls or 50, whatever you have time for! you put in your address and call your neighbors! I've talked to a few Obama supporters that didn't even know about the caucus...

rharrison · Post by **rharrison** » March 3rd, 2008, 9:08 am

Barack who? I'm voting for this guy --

If he's got Time Magazines vote, he's got mine. If the Duke can't get it done, we're all doomed.

macarthur31 · Post by **macarthur31** » March 3rd, 2008, 12:59 pm

The eyes of St. Paul, MN (or at least mine eyes) are watching the Lone Star State to lock-it down for Barack Obama.

I had sent out the e-mail below to some friends and family right before Minnesota caucused to share why I was supporting Barack Obama.

[quote]Greetings from St. Paul. We just had a fresh layer of snow greet us yesterday, which only reinforced the Groundhogâ€™s prediction of 6 more weeks of winter.

However, Iâ€™m writing to you for a couple of reasons. First, is to encourage you to participate in your local primary/caucus today (or in the near future, if youâ€™re not in the Super Tuesday states). And, if youâ€™ve already participated (in Iowa, South Carolina, New Hampshire or Nevada, or by absentee), then thank you.

And the second reason is to share with you a story of myself, and why Iâ€™m standing for Senator Barack Obama in tonightâ€™s Minnesota Caucus. If youâ€™re not interested in reading, right on â€” enjoy the pic of my two girls, and carry on with the remainder of your day.

My first interaction with the Obama family was more than 11 years ago. I was interviewing for an AmeriCorps position in a Chicago branch of a little known leadership program called Public Allies. I had underestimated the commute from Evanston (as I was a graduating senior at Northwestern) to downtown, and had shown up 10 minutes late. I was still flush with confidence for this interview, perhaps a bit cocky, knowing that I had a pretty good record as a community service planner/organizer among Chicagoâ€™s campuses. However, my tardiness made it a rocky start with my three person interview panel, which consisted of a current Public Ally, one of its staff members, and the Executive Director herself, Michelle Obama. That was one of the toughest interviews Iâ€™d ever experienced, as she challenged me to move beyond my comfortable pat answers and to â€œget realâ€

Frank · Post by **Frank** » March 3rd, 2008, 1:07 pm

What's surprising me most right now is just how many of my card-carrying republican friends are not only endorsing Obama but are actually campaigning for him. I can't remember the last time democrats and republicans actually talked to each other without arguing.

Austin Improv

I endorse Barack Obama for president

Bad Timing for Hillary

Best Wishes, Austin and Texas