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Thu Jan-03-08 09:25 PM
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Big Congratulations to Senator Barack Obama. You May Have Won Me Over Tonight. |
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I've sat it out all year, but tonight the guy who opposed the war in Iraq has beaten all the odds and inspired NEW voters to show up, turn out and stick with the candidate.
This is a historic evening. The first contest of the year is won by a man of color in the white, white state of Iowa. That speaks to my heart and inspires me in ways I can not even communicate.
Congratulations to Senator Obama and all of his supporters who have worked so hard to make this evening happen. The victory was yours.
Tonight I am an Obama guy!
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:26 PM
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:27 PM
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3. Obama got young people and independents out. That simply rocks! |
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:26 PM
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:33 PM
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11. I can't wait to see Obama speak. It will be historic. |
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Tonight I am an Obama guy!
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:27 PM
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4. Edwards to the end here... |
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And I find it hard to believe you weren't Obama all along.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:29 PM
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6. John did very well tonight coming from way behind in just weeks. He's still in the running. |
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But tonight belongs to Senator Obama. It might be an Obama/Edwards ticket.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:29 PM
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5. I'm standing with Edwards, but if he doesn't make it, I'm for Obama |
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I, too, am ready for change. I hope Barack Obama will pick up on Edwards' fire, but he will get my vote, IF Edwards drops out.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:31 PM
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John Edwards isn't anywhere near finished, though.
Congrats to Obama. Tonight's his night.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:38 PM
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12. Edwards supporters are classy people. |
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And you, Ikonoklast, are class act.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:30 PM
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7. Edwards or nothing as far as I'm concerned. No empty platitudes. /nt |
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:31 PM
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9. History is being made. |
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:44 PM
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14. The entire world is watching. Be proud of Iowa tonight. |
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:32 PM
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It's time to call the Neocons in for a big party, so everybody can just get along.
Don't be surprised when the Neocons, who have stabbed us in the back 1000 times out of 1000 times in the last 20 years don't do it again.
Cooperation my ass. This marshmallow man is going to get cut to shreds in his first 100 days of office by the knives of the neocons. I sure hope he picks a good VP to move in when he has his mental breakdown by day 100.
Good god the democrats depress me. Always acting in their own worst interests. Not a single worthwhile candidate.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:38 PM
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13. Yes, congratulations to Senator Obama and his supporters... |
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I wanted Gore to get in and I prefer Biden or Edwards, but I would have no problem voting for Obama in the general. This is a day that I am happy to see - an African American winning a Presidential primary. I'm so proud to be a Democrat tonight!
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:49 PM
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16. I'm proud to be a Democrat tonight, too. Obama ran a world class campaign. |
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What an exciting evening.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:47 PM
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This campaign just got interesting.
I'm proud of the Dems and of Obama. And I'm ready to do this!
W.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:55 PM
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19. Be proud. It's a big and historic night. |
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And nice to meet you here, WillTheGoober.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:51 PM
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17. He's done really well. |
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Turnout was through the roof. If he can get independents and first time voters involved in the political process like this, he may well end up President.
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:01 PM
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21. Barack delivered new voters, young voters and independents. That speaks to me. |
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Big night!
You write: "If he can get independents and first time voters involved in the political process like this, he may well end up President."
I think that this is a watershed moment in American history.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:54 PM
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18. The people have spoken, damn them! Congratulations to Senator Obama and |
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all his supporters who worked so hard to help him come this far.
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:02 PM
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22. Hello to my friend, Rowdyboy! You are a class act. |
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Democrats can be proud of all of our candidates tonight.
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Thu Jan-03-08 09:58 PM
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:45 PM
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24. Congratulations, jefferson_dem. |
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What a night. What a victory for Senator Obama.
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:04 PM
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23. We welcome you with open arms, David! |
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You're right, history was made tonight. The election has just been flipped on it's head- and in a very good way!
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:02 PM
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29. I am now with Obama. He's the one. He can win. He's proven it right in Iowa. |
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All of our candidates are admirable, but Senator Obama is now my choice. I'm on board.
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:42 PM
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30. Thank you, ripple. I am now on board. 100%. All the way. To the very end which is a November victory |
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Thank you for your warm welcome. I couldn't decide. But I have now.
It's Obama. There is no second choice.
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:57 PM
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25. Thanks guys, for such a classy post! Viva Obama! |
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:43 PM
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32. I just saw Senator Obama's speech in Iowa. Damn! He is the one! |
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:59 PM
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:46 PM
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33. I have Obama fever. He's the one. No doubt. |
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What an amazing speech he just delivered in Iowa.
This is the one that can win. And I like all our candidates, but Barack showed his stuff tonight.
Every Obama supporter who worked for him up to this point should be very proud. Tonight is your night.
And I am now on board...late, but I'm here 100j% now.
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Thu Jan-03-08 10:59 PM
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points, David, with your poignant post!
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:49 PM
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34. And you, zidzi, are simply one of the reasons I come to the DU. |
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All I can say is that it took me a long time, but it was Iowa tonight that helped erase my hardened cynicism and made me want to believe.
Barack is the one. There is no second choice anymore.
Thanks zidzi. And, if I may, here's a victory hug for you :hug:
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Fri Jan-04-08 12:01 AM
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:hug: :pals:
I'm excited about the Change that's coming after 8 years of 1984 TwilightZone Nightmares~
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:01 PM
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28. Hi David......you've said it in your op..... |
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Thu Jan-03-08 11:50 PM
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35. What inspiring photos you provided in the link! |
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And, your thread made me cry, too. I'll admit it now, but it is true.
Barack is the one!
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Fri Jan-04-08 12:28 AM
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37. Thanks. I am with you now. All the way. |
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Fri Jan-04-08 12:33 AM
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Edited on Fri Jan-04-08 12:33 AM by AtomicKitten
You are one of the many fine minds here at DU I was hoping Obama would persuade.
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Fri Jan-04-08 12:48 AM
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I am a southern black woman who had a lot of friends and family watching the outcome in Iowa with bated breath. Now they know what I've always known.
Yes, a BLACK man can be the president of the UNITED States of America!!!
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Fri Jan-04-08 01:17 AM
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40. Well, thanks for the welcome, angee_is_mad. |
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Yes he can. And he will. He will make us all proud.
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