Obama: World wants to see U.S. lead Posted: 6 months ago by JoshSF49
Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday that the most important thing he could achieve as president would be to deal with Iraq and the threat of al Qaeda in Afghanistan while improving "our influence around the world."
This is where Obama's foreign policy starts to look like W's.
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Obama Opens Double-Digit Lead Over McCain: Poll Posted: 4 weeks ago by punthe
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.
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The Truth About Barack Obama Posted: 5 months ago by JoshSF49
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.
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McCain vs. Obama: Rasmuessen's Most Recent Report Posted: 6 months ago by ImNotBlue
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.
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Super Obama World Posted: 2 weeks ago by AutumnLotus
If you loved the old Super Mario World, and you like Barack Obama, you’ll love Super Obama World game.
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Both Clinton, Obama Claim Popular Lead Posted: 7 months ago by 1thirteen3
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
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Obama changes his mind (again) and refuses to do town meetings Posted: 4 months ago by JoshSF49
May: "If John McCain wants to meet me anywhere, anytime to have a debate about our respective policies in Iraq, Iran, the Middle East or around the world, that is a conversation I’m happy to have..."
August: "Obama is reluctant to take chances or give McCain a high-profile stage now that Obama is ahead in the polls."
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Obama, the Candidate of Shadows Posted: 7 months ago by 1thirteen3
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."
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Hillary Clinton will get nomination chance Posted: 3 months ago by suebe
A deal has been brokered between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton that will allow Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at next week's Democratic nominating convention.
Party unity????
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If Iraqis Could Vote It Would Be For McCain Posted: 3 weeks ago by ImNotBlue
The personal qualities and political platforms of McCain and his Democrat rival Barack Obama are of little import to Ali, however. His focus is on Iraq and its neighbours such as Iran.
"The Iranians believe that if Obama is elected he will not take action against them despite their nuclear ambitions. That worries me," said Ali...
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What Clinton Wishes She Could Say Posted: 7 months ago by 1thirteen3
Why, ask many Democrats and media commentators, won’t Hillary Rodham Clinton see the long odds against her, put her own ambitions aside, and gracefully embrace Barack Obama as the inevitable Democratic nominee?
Here is why: She and Bill Clinton both devoutly believe that Obama’s likely victory is a disaster-in-waiting. Naive Democrats just don’t see it.
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What Obama's Next Steps Should Be on Health Care, Transportation, Iraq and More Posted: 2 weeks ago by karenben
The most important thing for incoming Obama policy makers to remember right now is that, while Obamacare is a fine step in the right direction, they shouldn't be shy about using the words "single payer."
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Obama tried to sway Iraqis on Bush deal Posted: 1 month ago by JoshSF49
Obama secretly tried to sway Iraqi government to ignore Bush deal on keeping troops in Iraq
Reported by the Washington Times
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Obama struggles to fight back against criticism of his "badly worded" comments Posted: 7 months ago by 1thirteen3
"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."
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Clinton Shuffles Staff to Thwart Obama Posted: 9 months ago by tchengrox
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.
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Palin, Obama lead in election-related spam Posted: 1 month ago by Bornbad
Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Sarah Palin are both winners when it comes to spam.
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'I Would Make A Bad President,' Obama Says In Huge Campaign Blunder Posted: 2 weeks ago by tvirus
"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."
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Jimmy Carter tells Barack Obama not to pick Hillary Clinton as running mate Posted: 6 months ago by unzercharlie
"I think it would be the worst mistake that could be made," said Carter. "That would just accumulate the negative aspects of both candidates."
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If Obama and Hillary had a lovechild Posted: 9 months ago by jaxomlotus
Meowza strikes again! This time, with a video showing a mating between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, (made entirely in Aviary).
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E-Smearing 101 Posted: 11 months ago by ReBoot
Hillary Clinton's campaign staff registered the names of two websites with the express purpose of smearing Barack Obama, comically oblivious to the existence of a little tool called WHOIS.
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Obama lead decreasing Posted: 4 weeks ago by JoshSF49
Zogby, one of the most respected polling companies, reports only a 3% lead in polling against McCain. That is well within the margin of error.
Could there be an upset?
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