Obama tried to explain what he actually meant to say in his infamous speech about small towns. His explanation may have made sense and showed what he meant to say wasn't "elitist", but it was wrong. Small town America are not fixated on cultural issues. Rather, it is affluent, college-educated people living in cities and suburbs who are most exercised by guns and religion. picked by 2manyusernames 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 6 months ago

If numbers don't lie, the Democratic presidential race is proving they can confuse: Both campaigns claim they are ahead in the popular vote.

Technically Hillary does have more votes, they just have been thrown out. Plus, caucuses don't report numbers, though that would tend to help Obama picked by 1thirteen3 6 months ago

Hardly surprising that a liberal democrat would want to tax more of your income. Of course reverting social security to something close to its original intent might help, but a plan like that wouldn't buy many votes from the entitlement-minded demographic. picked by 2manyusernames 11 months ago

It's a question Hillary Rodham Clinton and her surrogates raised through the last days of the caustic Pennsylvania primary contest. And unfortunately for Obama - who lost to the former first lady by a 10-point margin Tuesday night - it's a question that bears repeating. picked by 1thirteen3 6 months ago

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 1 month ago

Barack Obama has a message for Tennessee's Republican Party: "Lay off my wife." This was in reference to a video taking Mrs Obama to task for her "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country." He called the strategy "low class." picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

How do you explain the fact that Obama seems to be the favourite of the “rest of the world”?

he would represent a new vision of the US, one which is multicultural. At a time in global politics in which globalization and migration are raising concerns about multiethnicity and social cohesion people would see Obama’s election as a sign of progress on that front. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

The Barack Obama campaign is looking into two sites that look a lot like official sites soliciting money on his behalf. These two unofficial sites where up and running and asking for money until last week. picked by 2longdogs 6 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 5 months ago

This is the website to keep an eye on today. picked by hypersapien 6 months ago

Seems to me like he's apologizing more and more for what he says because he "didn't mean it the way it came out."

Update to this. picked by 1thirteen3 6 months 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 4 months ago

Almost Heaven Kennel- more like Almost Hell kennel.
EMMAUS, Pa. - October 2, 2008 (WPVI) -- It could be the largest kennel raid in Pennsylvania history.
Investigators in Lehigh County have uncovered a gruesome scene in Emmaus - dozens of dead and injured animals, some of which were found in a freezer.
Dozens of animals were brought here to the SPCA in Philadelphia overnight. Dogs, cats and picked by horsefeathers 1 week 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 5 months ago

England's Prime Minister Gordon Brown praised Obama and the Democrats, but neglected to mention McCain, infuriating the Republicans and raising Tory eyebrows. picked by meggysue 1 month ago

Sen. Christopher Dodd endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday and said it is time for Democrats to join forces to defeat the Republicans in the fall campaign. picked by MandolinOrange 8 months ago

Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Sarah Palin are both winners when it comes to spam. picked by Bornbad 1 week ago

In Virginia, Obama led Clinton 61-38 percent, early returns showed. Obama also finished ahead of Sen. Hillary Clinton in all five of the Democratic contests last weekend. In total delegates, Clinton tops Obama 1,157 to 1,145, according to CNN estimates. Obama leads 989 to 923 in pledged delegates, and Clinton is winning among superdelegates 234 to 156. Superdelegates, a group of almost 800 Dem... read full post picked by avivamagnolia 8 months ago

Barack Obama's campaign, riding a wave of 10 straight victories in the contest for the Democratic nomination after wins in Wisconsin and Hawaii, today urged Hillary Clinton to bow to the inevitable and accept defeat. picked by 2manyusernames 8 months ago