Letters to the Editor
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why vote for Obama?
http://factcheck.barackobama.com/
Scroll down for more information on Exelon and its bill which Obama is still fighting for, and has mandatory not voluntary reporting in its wording, and that Exelon is still claiming to be "unnecessary."
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Also, Mark Penn, Clinton's friend and chief strategist also works with a PR front group for the nuclear power industry called the "Clean and Safe Energy Coalition" which purports to show "strong support among Americans for nuclear energy."
And there's also this new story about Bill:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/31/us/politics/31donor.html?ex=1359435600&en=23a4d96223965ebf&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
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Robert Sandy, You ROCK!
Said so much better than I could myself. My heartfelt thanks to you.
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Know What?
I have been sick with a rotten ear infection for days. I am hoping that I can actually get in the car and go vote for Obama tomorrow. But whether I can or not, I think I feel a little bit more inspired and hopeful now than I did in 2000 or 2004. Whether Obama or Clinton wins the big purse on Super Tuesday, I type this with a few tears in my eyes because I see by these 500 or so letters and the 10,000 or so that preceded them the last few weeks that these polarizing candidates have whipped up apathetic progressives into frenzies that I hope can carry us all the way to November. I said a few months back that I wouldn't vote Clinton if she was the nominee, but I think I am changing on that because of you guys and your passions. No matter what side you are own, thank you for your passion.
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ATTENTION: PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS
This Clinton vs. Obama saga has taught me a great lesson.
If I ever have a son who has presidential ambition, I will advise him to enter the race as early as possible, just like Obama at his 40s. Because too late, when you already have a history, then not only you can be easily attacked by your opponent, plus you never know which part of your records will offend your potential voters or criticized by the noisy mainstream media. Better has no enough experience when you enter the race. Based on Obama's case, without record is truly an advantage. Not only voters don't mind you don't have substantial experience, they will do their homework for you. They will use their own imagination to project their ideal leader onto you.
Another advice, don't ever enter a presidential race when your opponent is more than 20 years younger than you.
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Why blame John Edwards?
The only rational choice for those committed to Edwards is to vote for him. A vote for Edwards may not get him any delegates but it will serve as a reminder to Clinton and Obama that the issues that made Edwards the perfect candidate for many of us is his position on the issues, most notably the issue of poverty. We don't want them to forget that - it's why I sent in my vote by mail ballot for Edwards and if I were going to the polls on Tuesday I'd still vote for Edwards.
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Do you want to make the Republicans happy?
Then vote for Hillary. Go ahead- they want you to.
In fact, they are even more desperate for HRC to win the nomination than they are to have their name mentioned in the same paragraph as Reagan's. Did you hear good ole' Ann Coulter put in her bid for Hil today? See- the Reps want everyone to think that HRC can't be beat. They are afraid to even mention Obama's name.
The chance to beat HRC is THE ONLY way to ensure Reps come out and vote for whichever abysmal candidate they end up with. They don't want to talk about Obama because hey, a lot of Reps actually like the guy. And a lot of them do not like McCain.
I've been on the leading white power website a couple of times lately, thinking I would see the message boards lit up with anti-Obama tirades. Interestingly, I saw one feeble post about Islam in his family. All the rest were about whether Ron Paul is WP enough to vote for.
Apparently Obama does not even inspire hatred among strong racists. Hillary however, inspires hatred in half the country.
Hillary will unite the Republican party, and they will come out to vote against her. Obama will win the independent vote. Hillary will not. Obama will win the general election, and win it easily against the toad-like, warhawk curmudgeon McCain.
Vote Obama.
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May I suggest: "Clinton- Obama '08"
or Obama-Clinton '08... either bumper-sticker gets my vote!
Democratic team work is what's needed! Every liberal, progressive, moderate, tree-hugger, and yes, "Reagan Democrats" too, need to get on board.
Our federal government is infiltrated with 2nd-string lackeys who were groomed to strictly follow the GOP Lobbyist party line (bozo underlings who implemented "Gonzo-gate," etc). McCain will leave them in place with new "empty suits" demerring to a replacement Rove.
We can't afford to allow a Nader or Mayor Bloomberg to side-track 5% of democratic vote....(Let Ron Paul do that to the Republicans).
Obama or Clinton whomever wins 2nd-place must be a team-player and accept the 2nd-spot. We, Democrats, must accept the primary results and VOTE for that TEAM!
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Oh Gads
Well really, "But here is the honest part: Hillary Clinton is a woman. And so am I." And so am I, but I have to vote my conscience and I can't do that voting for the pro-war vote of Hillary. Sorry. I really don't understand all your angst about, even though I'm a feminist. Since when did that mean I have to vote stupidly?
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Yes We Can!
Dare to Hope again...vote for Obama!
The world is watching.
Here is a sample comment from the Obama Yes We Can Youtube video, one of many along these same lines:
"Vive les États-Unis d'Amérique ! Allez M Obama!"
The world is watching.
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I'm bringing a coin to the booth
because like Ms Traister, I too am undecided.
I have looked at the candidates' websites, I have read their books, and many stories written about them, I have listened to them debate and campaign, and I've gone to a few "pick your candidate" websites. There just isn't enough difference between them (policy-wise) to make a reasonable choice.
Supporters of either side disagree, I know. They have been yelling "But she did.../he said..../she's married to.../he knows ..." for months. But I don't buy it. There's not enough difference between the candidates' flaws, either.
So, in the end, I'll be making my decision on one of 2 factors:
1. I could be emotional, and vote for the candidate who I most want to be like or date, or have some other gut feeling about.
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2. I could be cold-hearted practical, and vote for the candidate I think would have the best chances to beat McCain in November.
Or I could just flip a mental coin. Which is probably what I'll do.
I'm disappointed that that's how I'll use my vote tomorrow. But I take comfort in knowing whoever wins the nomination will have my freely-given support in the general election. That vote, at least, is a crystal-clear choice.