Obama smoked in Salem and Portland today

[Iwasthere]

And no negative BS! Watch the polls over the next few days. The last week was just a small blip on the graph, I am confident of that. Barack Obama is AMAZING! In person it is different imo. Magic, that's the only way I can describe it. My 13 year old daughter and I were front row center, we got to shake his hand, got a autograph, a picture with him and I was able to tell him I will do all I can for him here in Salem. I am going to knock on doors tomorrow morning. My family is excited, even my wifes 101 year old grandmother. Going to start a website for her called CENTERAIANS4OBAMA.COM. I am rambling, am just excited (or MORE excited)!

[kid a]

1. AWESOME!

=)

[Ichingcarpenter]

2. I thought he quit smoking according to Michele

Seriously, being a smoker I was worried for a second.

Great news, thanks for the update.

[Cha]

22. I thought to crist that's what the OP

meant..I was like..Oh NOes! Better have pic or I won't believe it.:o

Smokin' HOt! That I can believe:bounce: :patriot: :kick: :party:

[grantcart]

3. I thought he gave up smoking ( sorry couldn't resist)

[MaryCeleste]

34. I thought the same thing when I read the title

[fadedrose]

4. Bless your hearts!!! How lucky you are nt

[K Gardner]

5. Excellent report.. you are SO lucky ! Thank you :-)

[ampad]

6. Good for you

I love all this excitment.

[silverweb]

7. Fantastic!

Congratulations on being front and center, and getting the picture and all. Thanks for all your work!


GObama! GObama!

[slinkerwink]

8. your wife has a 101 year old grandma? wow!

[Iwasthere]

15. Yes! I saved her a seat but she decided it would be too much at the last minute

Sad, I REALLY wanted her to meet him, she has seen a lot of presidents come and go. Just as well, the town hall started about 1 1/2 hours late, and it was FREEZIN outside (long lines). Her legs wouldn't have done very well. She doesn't own a wheelchair.

[slinkerwink]

18. that's awesome though

[Ichingcarpenter]

19. Can you post your photos soon

that would be great..!!!!

[SwampG8r]

44. dude

i dont know what your circumstances are or those of your grandmother
and im not trying to be nosey
my wifes dad recently at 83 became totally disabled due to stroke and needed a wheelchair we called the vfw and american legions
they brought him one
he didnt belong to either group but many of their members pass and leave chairs in their care
to be given to those who can use them
they will get the chair back when he doesnt need it anymore
like us they hope thats a long time from now

hope they can help her
aside tho think of that 101 it was 1907 when she was born
when i think of all the change her generation and the one that followed made it through it boggles the mind
several years ago one of my kids interviewed my wifes dad and did a pretty insightful job of detailing the changes
as a historical document these peoples lives as they recall them should be preserved

[DefenseLawyer]

9. He smoked?

Obviously pandering to North Carolina!

[silverweb]

14. As in...

SmmmmOKin!



:D

[Cha]

26. That's who I think of when I see "Smokin"..

now it will be Obama, too..

[silverweb]

31. We need a suitable Obama pic for that!

:D *glancing around for creative Obamaphiles....*

[Cha]

32. If you ask me..this is pretty Smokin'!

[silverweb]

36. That's the one!

:woohoo:

SmmOKin!

GObama! GObama!

[Cha]

37. Indiana Obama! He was just

about to go out and speak somewhere in Indiana B-)

[silverweb]

41. Love it!

He looks ready to take on the world.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

10. I love Obama nt

[Adelante]

11. Wow, that's great you're so energized

I'm glad Obama wasn't sneaking cigs, though. ;)

[RichardRay]

12. OMG!! Did he pass it to Richardson?!?!

Honestly, that's the first thought that came to mind when I saw the subject line. I thought it was some troll trying to claim that they'd spotted Barack and Bill rolling a doobie behind the Coliseum!!

Whew!

[durrrty libby]

13. Salem is menthol, right? I knew his character was too weak to actually kick it

[40ozDonkey]

20. People who have a hard time quitting have "weak character"?

Good to know.

[rug]

16. If Obama is still smoking in August I will support him.

:smoke:

[Nitrogenica]

17. It was the same thing here in Minneapolis, I was very impressed.

My wife switched from Clinton to Obama after we saw him at the Target Center.

He's very bright.

[boppers]

21. Get him some Chantix, stat!

:evilgrin:

(Actually, I'm going into week #4 on Chantix, myself. Down to 3-5 ciggies a day, was at a pack a day when I started.)








tpyo

[Cha]

23. So happy for you and you daughter!

..and the whole fam! :woohoo: :party: :bounce: :patriot: :patriot: :kick:

[crankychatter]

24. I'm at the end of it now on CSPAN

you're right... he's hitting some important issues

MORE emphasis on the restoration of civil liberties... is good.

[crankychatter]

25. I Just Thought of One Good Reason to Elect Clinton Though...

Then maybe New York will put a Democrat in her seat.

[dempartisan23]

27. great news!!

my state, virginia, went big for obama. i hope oregon does as well.

[UALRBSofL]

28. Link please

:rofl:

[cbayer]

29. It's really hard to quit.

I've tried patches, gum, pills, staying asleep for 4 days in a row.

I feel for him.

[SwampG8r]

45. lord yes

if you were addicted to heroin they could sedate you for a week and youd be clean
if they knocked me out for a month the first think id want when i woke up would be a smoke

wow
i finished and had to come back
cbayer this is historic lol
we agree

[Rhiannon12866]

30. LOL. And you actually saw him do it?! ROFL...

That really is awesome. I wish that ANY of the candidates would come to my neck of the woods, but here in NY, we're not exactly considered a swing state. *sigh* I would absolutely love to see Obama, and I understand your excitement. He certainly has it, whatever "it" is, LOL, and he truly is making history, with the enthusiasm that he's engendering.:woohoo:

I was fortunate enough to see and hear Bill Clinton back in 2006, when he came to my little burg to campaign for my Democratic congressional candidate, and he has "it" too, definite charisma, and it's something I'll never forget.:patriot:

Don't feel as if you're rambling. I understand your excitement and thanks for sharing your great experience. And it was wonderful that you brought your young daughter. This is is something that she'll always remember. I just wish that grandmother was able to join you... It would have been an experience of a lifetime for her, too... :hi:

And if Obama did smoke a few cigarettes? I think he's allowed... I can't even imagine the pressure he's under. If he's able to quit smoking at this time in his life, he's even more amazing than the way you describe him...:D

[Doctor_J]

33. I saw one of his earliest speeches when he ran for Senator

He channels JFK only with more fire. He will be a great leader.

[Reciprocity]

35. But did he inhale? n/t

[Bonobo]

38. For a minute, I thought this said "Obama smoked Salems in Portland"... I need sleep.

[mythyc]

39. couldn't resist =)

:P

remember the faux news freak out on this :rofl:

[Eurobabe]

40. What was he smokin>?

I thought he gave it up for Lent?

GOBAMA!!

[Blondiegrrl]

42. Congratulations! Obama is back, baby! Whoo! n/t

[Maddy McCall]

43. It's "centenarians"...

Not being an asshole, but just so, when you pay for the domain, you spell it so people can find it.

And your grandmother-in-law sounds like a cool person.