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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 12:53 PM Original message |
If he runs, Obama is now my candidate in '08, haters go right ahead |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
1. ..and he won't stand a snowball's chance in hell down south... |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 12:57 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Thanks for your productive input, I'll take my chances. . . |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
18. Productive or not, the south will not vote for a black president... |
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Tiggeroshii (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 04:07 PM Response to Reply #18 |
51. Sorta like how Tennessee has never elected a black Senator? |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:02 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. Don't be so sure . . . |
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keta11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. He won't do well up north either |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:13 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Maybe it's time to stand up to that racism and work to turn America around |
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keta11 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:36 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. You can't force people to change what is in their |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:38 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. No, we can't. But we can outvote them. |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:15 PM Response to Reply #7 |
33. White racists are not the only people allowed to vote in this country. |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:07 PM Response to Reply #7 |
55. won't do well up north? - a lot can happen in two years -- Obama hasn't |
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Autonomy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 09:08 AM Response to Reply #55 |
71. LOL |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:04 PM Response to Reply #1 |
8. I'm not so sure about that |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
16. I dunno, Bush appointed a black woman to Sec of state and as such, |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:56 PM Response to Reply #16 |
21. Kindasleazy Lies is a token, just like her predecessor... |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:59 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. So we should disqualify Obama because of Rice? |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:03 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Nope. But Rice ain't gonna be Pretzeldent either... |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:12 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. Plenty of them have said they would. |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:26 PM Response to Reply #30 |
40. ...right up until they have to pull the lever in the voting booth... |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:31 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. So says you. |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:09 PM Response to Reply #21 |
27. I disagree fully. |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:11 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Ford is a DINO, and he hasn't been elected yet... |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:13 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I don't care if he's a DINO or not, he's a black man polling even |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:16 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. 'cos he says similar things to the rethuglicans (he voted FOR torture)... |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:20 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. You're contradicting yourself. Does skin color matter in an election |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:25 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Yes it does, and the only reason he is this close is because he... |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:26 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. The white guy in the race does as well. |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:47 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Don't you realize its perfectly acceptable to hold Barack. . . |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:50 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Apparently I'm in the dark about Obama? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:50 PM Response to Reply #1 |
19. Increased black voter turn out |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:13 PM Response to Reply #19 |
32. Indeed. |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
53. What southern states can someone even remotely progressive win anyway? |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 10:37 AM Response to Reply #1 |
78. Actually, the South is poised to send its first black man to the |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 10:47 AM Response to Reply #1 |
79. The racist idiots who wouldn't vote for a black candidate |
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hiphopnation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 11:50 AM Response to Reply #1 |
82. that's the spirit!! n/t |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 12:52 PM Response to Reply #1 |
93. A Black Republican would be elected President before a Blk Dem |
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T_i_B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
3. No flames from me. |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Beautiful! |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. The experience issue just don't hunt |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #5 |
54. Governor Blagojevich will appoint his replacement |
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Benhurst (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:05 PM Response to Original message |
9. He's a good speaker. |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
11. I like Obama....although I don't think I want him to run for Prez in '08 |
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SaveElmer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:22 PM Response to Original message |
12. Obama WILL be President... |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:13 PM Response to Reply #12 |
57. Kick & Recommended |
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BluegrassDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
13. THANKS FOR POSTING!!! |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 03:32 PM Response to Reply #13 |
48. Experience only matters when you are Black. . . |
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BluegrassDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 03:56 PM Response to Reply #48 |
49. Yeah, I've noticed that brotha' |
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beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 03:57 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Amen - just as willing to apply double standards - but more sanctimonious |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
17. Scarryborough and Buchanan were RAVING about him on Joe's show |
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MontanaMaven (94 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:29 PM Response to Reply #17 |
42. That's what gets my antennae up |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:48 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Keep looking for a reason not to like him. . . |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:51 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. Could be I suppose? |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
20. He should run now before the Senate poisons him. |
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1932 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
23. I'll take a serious look at Obama if he runs. His IL state house work was |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
25. Is it 2007 already? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:08 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. I tried to wait. . .but the Obama bashing forced my hand. . . |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:18 PM Response to Reply #26 |
35. He's a light-weight DLC creation... |
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1932 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 07:20 AM Response to Reply #35 |
61. Oh, really? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 07:25 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. Well the DLC called him a rising star a few years ago. . . |
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1932 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 07:39 AM Response to Reply #62 |
64. I wonder if TrueBrit is aware that |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
28. I would definitely seriously consider Obama. |
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gully (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:21 PM Response to Reply #28 |
37. I'm with ya. |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 02:22 PM Response to Reply #28 |
38. Would there be any doubt in your mind if he were the |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
52. I can certainly understand and appreciate your enthusiasm for |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
56. If We can accept Rice? Obama is a golden gift!!!!!!!!!!! |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Oct-17-06 05:37 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Hey! Who's accepted Rice? |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 07:04 AM Response to Original message |
59. Kick |
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mtnsnake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 07:13 AM Response to Original message |
60. No other Democratic candidates come close to inspiring like Obama |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 07:32 AM Response to Original message |
63. No hate here |
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The Count (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 08:14 AM Response to Original message |
65. Sorry, I don't see it. And Wes WILL run - just has other things to do |
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IndyOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 08:16 AM Response to Original message |
66. IGNORE 08. GOTV. DONATE. GOTV. DONATE. GOTV. DONATE. |
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Catchawave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 08:26 AM Response to Reply #66 |
68. Can't you just hide the thread ? |
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IndyOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 09:57 AM Response to Reply #68 |
75. Not meaning to poop on anyone's party - just want to make sure |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 08:16 AM Response to Original message |
67. Again... Only way he could win is if the other candidate is also a Senator |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 08:36 AM Response to Original message |
69. There's something about Obama that transcends |
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skipos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
70. A senator hasn't been elected President in 40 years (easier to smear) |
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reality based (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
72. What kind of leader would he be? |
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TayTay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 09:17 AM Response to Original message |
73. I think he's a good man, but not ready |
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yodermon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
74. Great post. To all Obama detractors! |
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dapper (755 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
76. I'm voting for Gore, my wife is voting for Clinton |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
77. Sure - go right ahead a push someone that has NO CHANCE |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 10:51 AM Response to Reply #77 |
80. Those racists aren't going to be voting for Wes, either. |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 12:59 PM Response to Reply #80 |
94. I'd say more will vote for Wes than would vote for Obama |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
81. Thanks for your courageous post -- I'M WITH YOU! |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 01:58 PM Response to Reply #81 |
83. I'm still a Clarkie. . .or I prefer the term Wes Winger |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
84. He will certainly run sometime; however, I think he will hurt his |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-18-06 02:37 PM Response to Reply #84 |
85. In 2012 he would be running against an incumbent, either in the primary. . |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 07:59 AM Response to Original message |
86. Kick |
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BoneDaddy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
87. I would vote for |
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rigel434 (42 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 08:11 AM Response to Original message |
88. Same here, Obama is our most charismatic politician since RFK |
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ChipperbackDemocrat (331 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 08:47 AM Response to Reply #88 |
89. I like Obama, but not in 2008 |
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rigel434 (42 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 09:15 AM Response to Reply #89 |
90. He knows the important things already |
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jeffrey_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 09:35 AM Response to Reply #89 |
91. "he has to learn how Washington works" |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
92. "Haters go ahead?" |
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Imagevision (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-20-06 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
95. Obama, wise choice in 08, - he'd run circles around McCain or Juliani |
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