Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has a great twofer pitch: "green jobs." It sounds like a winner. In one fell swoop he can promise to end unemployment and fix and save the planet from climate change. picked by JoshSF49 2 months ago

A New Zealand town names it's garbage dump after John Cleese. picked by ogri2003 1 year ago

Barack Obama accused Republican rival John McCain on Wednesday of stooping to low tactics by labeling the Democrat a socialist. picked by punthe 3 weeks ago

Throughout his campaign Barack Obama has mocked his critics, noting that they just don't get what a novel figure and consistent unifier he has been for his whole life. "They say: We don't know enough about him. His pastor once said something. He's got a funny name, sounds Muslim." picked by 1thirteen3 7 months ago

"Barack Obama has won the presidential endorsement of Sen. John Kerry, the Democrats' 2004 nominee who lost to George W. Bush."

In other news, Hillary Clinton now feeling more confident than ever. picked by ImNotBlue 10 months ago

When it comes to the economy, 47% of voters trust John McCain more than Barack Obama. Obama is trusted more by 41%. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey also found that, when it comes to the War in Iraq, McCain is trusted more by 49% of voters. Obama is preferred by 37%. McCain has an even larger edge --53% to 31%--on the broader topic of National Security. picked by ImNotBlue 6 months ago

"I expected this out of John McCain," Obama said in desperation. "But I've got to say, I'm a little disappointed when I start hearing the exact same talking points coming out of my Democratic colleague Hillary Clinton. She knows better." picked by 1thirteen3 7 months ago

"I think Sen. Obama may have opened up a slight window for John McCain here," New York Times reporter David Sanger said during Wednesday's taping of Charlie Rose. "If the McCain camp can find some way to exploit this miscue, it could have the potential to be a real game-changer." picked by tvirus 2 weeks ago

Altogether, 22 states were in play but neither candidate could emerge with enough delegates to secure the nomination. Clinton led with 173 delegates in early voting Tuesday, while Obama captured 149, though that did not include all the states where outcomes had been declared. picked by muppet 10 months ago

Barack Obama has said he wants to change the political system. Now that he is president-elect, we'll see what that actually means.

In his acceptance speech, Obama plans to offer some symbolic gestures, such as reaching out to Republicans and not appearing overly celebratory. This is a good start, but there's more he could do. Here are a few suggestions: picked by ImNotBlue 2 weeks ago

"The conventional wisdom is that Barack Obama will pick up maybe 60 percent of Edwards' supporters." picked by cb__ 6 months ago

In view of your failure to elect a competent President and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately.

*Thanks to the person at Worth for posting this there.

Note: John Cleese didn't really write this, but it's still funny. See comments for details. picked by dollyllama 9 months ago

Conservatives have been trying to frighten investors about the prospects of a Barack Obama presidency.

Wall Street however, disagrees, and is donating more to Obama’s campaign than to the campaign of Sen. John McCain picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

John McCain up 54% to 44% among likely voters according to a new USA Today poll.

Sarah Palin effect? Maybe? picked by JoshSF49 2 months ago

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has opened up a 10-point lead over Republican opponent John McCain two weeks before the November 4 U.S. election, according to Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released on Tuesday. picked by punthe 4 weeks ago

As she struggles to blunt Barack Obama's growing momentum, Democrat Hillary Clinton shuffled the top of her campaign staff on Sunday ahead of this week's U.S. presidential nominating contests, while Republican John McCain's march hit a few bumps in the road. picked by tchengrox 9 months ago

This is my last Pirate submission.........Ever

I promise. picked by Dangerman 1 year ago

If you loved the old Super Mario World, and you like Barack Obama, you’ll love Super Obama World game. picked by AutumnLotus 2 weeks ago

Rather than restate untruths about Obama, the campaign would do better to start some rumors of its own.

Such as: Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.

and: There's only one artist on Barack Obama's iPod: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. picked by JoshSF49 5 months ago

LYRICS: "Hillary hated on you, so that b***h is irrelevant," "McCain don't belong in ANY chair unless he's paralyzed / Yeah I said it cause Bush is mentally handicapped."

The song notes that Obama has praised Ludacris, and calls on him to "give Luda a special pardon if I'm ever in the slammer." picked by ImNotBlue 4 months ago