Give it up for Barack Obama! He looked like a president tonight

[EffieBlack]

As an American and as a black woman, I'm very proud of him.

[babylonsister]

1. He sure did, and he makes me proud, too! nt

[TwilightGardener]

2. Yes he did. Proud of him.

[H2O Man]

3. As a human being

and earth resident, I thought his speech was powerful. Very encouraging.

[ellisonz]

4. Seconded.

[Zorra]

17. Yes. I agree, from the same perspective. n/t

[mzmolly]

28. This "human earth resident" agrees.

:hi:

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

35. As a Grey from Zeta Reticuli 4

I thought he was pretty inspirational, too.

[JohnnyLib2]

5. Yup.

[Olney Blue]

6. As an American and Democrat- I am very proud of him.

:bounce::bounce::bounce::bounce:

[polichick]

7. As an American and as a white woman, I'm very proud of him too...

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[Catherine Vincent]

8. He did look great tonight.

His supporters should learn from him.

[arewenotdemo]

29. Hey, people here are partisan and, at times, become abrasive.

But don't let that determine whom you vote for. Cheers.

[FrenchieCat]

9. Aye!

[LiberalHeart]

10. As an American who thinks gender and race don't matter, but issues do....

I wish it were Edwards who won tonight.

[EffieBlack]

14. Some people have the luxury of thinking race and gender don't matter

But to those of use who have NEVER had a real seat at the table, seeing an African American or a woman pulling up a chair IS a big deal. And rejoicing in it is NOT problematic.

[LiberalHeart]

15. Come look at the color of my family, then tell me about my luxury.

[tekisui]

11. He made us all proud tonight. Thank you Pres. Obama.

[Mz Pip]

12. I'm one of those

old white women, (over 55).

I would be more than happy to turn the running of this country over to someone as smart and as articulate as Obama.

Maybe it's time for the next generation to try to undo the mess we have now.

I love you all :loveya: but we really do need to move on and turn the page to the next chapter of history. I'm willing to entrust my future to someone younger and energetic and (yes) ambitious.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[More Than A Feeling]

13. He borrowed Edwards' populism in his victory speech, and I'm glad.

The more the other candidates sound like John Edwards, the happier I will be with them.

[Beregond2]

16. Presidential...

He sure did. I'm an Edwards supporter, but after that speech, there is no doubt about who the nominee will be. This is a thrilling moment in history. I've been feeling so damn cynical lately, but Obama's soaring oratory had me believing again. Time will tell if he has the mettle to back it all up, but at least he is inspiring Americans to believe in their country again, and that may be more important than anything else, after eight years of shame and degradation.

[AdHocSolver]

22. Congratulations to Obama. However, this primary is just the beginning.

The pundits on TV are pointing out that the Democratic party has some 400+ so-called super delegates. These are party insiders who act as delegates and are not committed to any candidate. (I guess this is the Democratic party's way of ensuring that the party insiders can make sure that our nominee selection is anything but democratic.)

Anyway, the pundits said that many insiders have already indicated a preference for Clinton. If they anoint her like they anointed Kerry in 2004, we could be seeing another election stolen in 2008. Nobody would mobilize the Republicans as strongly as a Clinton candidacy. Bill is NOT a positive asset to her as far as the general election goes. That is what we have to win.

I support John Edwards. I have a serious problem with Clinton being our nominee, (as likely would the rest of the country). I would ask Obama supporters, if you have friends, relatives, or acquaintances who indicate that they may not vote for Obama (for whatever reason), that they consider voting for Edwards, rather than Clinton.

Edwards and Obama are for change. Clinton, by her own words, is for the status quo. She said in one of the debates that she would work for health care reform by the end of her SECOND term. I am sure SHE knows that if it isn't accomplished in the next president's FIRST term, it isn't going to happen. Conclusion: Health care reform will never happen under a Clinton presidency.

Clinton's vote for Kyl/Lieberman tells me more about her stance on Iraq than her recent campaign rhetoric about winding down the Iraq occupation.

Economic policy changes are needed to bring jobs back to America. Trade and financial agreements like NAFTA, WTO, IMF, etc. must be changed to reduce offshoring of jobs and, in fact, revised to promote policies that will return jobs to America. NAFTA, "open" trade with China, and similar policies that led to mass offshoring of jobs were promoted and put in place by Bill Clinton. Could anyone imagine Hillary undoing Bill's pet policies in order to save American jobs?

I urge all Obama supporters, for the good of the party and the good of the country, to help keep Edwards viable all the way to the convention.

[milkyway]

26. You nailed it. The filth of the bush/cheney years has left voters wanting a candidate

that will make them feel good about our country again. I like Edwards, but his repetitive theme of fighting isn't going down real well, and the Clintons haven't shown that they have any desire to elevate the national mood. It's always about them and what they've done and can do.

[Bread and Circus]

18. I am very proud of him. I hope he's able to continue his uplifting

message.


This is a depressing time in the United States. We need someone like him to lift us up. We need to lift each other up.

[AgadorSparticus]

19. I have to agree. He looked mighty impressive. JE is still in my heart, but....

Obama is definitely making me think twice.

[Avalux]

20. Agree! He inspires - a very special, rare thing.

It's not that our Democratic candidates are that much different when it comes to the issues; they aren't. What sets Obama apart is his ability to make all of us believe that instead of focusing on our differences, we can focus on our similarities and come together as Americans to do what needs to be done.

One person will not fix this country; one party will not fix this country. It takes all of us and it takes a leader who inspires us to WANT to do it together.

As an American and as a white woman, I'm very proud of him too! :hi:

[stillcool]

21. And so am I !

and I am very proud of the people of this country for going out there and voting in record numbers in every state!

[bigwillq]

23. They should all look like a president

that's what they're running for, right? :shrug:

[LittleBlue]

24. Anyone have video? n/t

[Califooyah Operative]

25. Go Barack! nt

[milkyway]

27. It must have been me, but he even seemed a bit older (and wiser) tonight.

Barack is growing before our eyes.

[ClayZ]

30. As an American and a Grandmother,

I am very proud of him. GO Barack Obaama!


BRAVO! K and R

[ShortnFiery]

31. Yes! As an American, Woman and Military Veteran, I'd be honored to have him as OUR President.

:patriot:

[applegrove]

32. Yes he did. Good job.

[populistdriven]

33. K&R! nt

[ginchinchili]

34. A president without experience? Haven't we had enough of that?

Or have we still not learned that lesson? Maybe we, the arrogant people of the United States, will start to get the drift after a few thousand more innocent people die due to our penchant for political charades.

If it was Colin Powell by a different name I'd be right there with you because you'd have someone with an applicable background, not just a head full of theories.