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Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

bethani03 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:48:00 -0000

Hi there!

My roommate and I took the China-town bus to Philly this weekend to campaign for Obama. We were stationed in South-West Philly. It proved to be an enjoyable experience, knowing that we did out part:

"This is our time. And, if you're willing to stand with us, and if you're willing to march with me and organize with me and vote for me, I promise you we will not just win the nomination, we will win the general election and you and I together will transform this country, and we will transform the world."

-Obama ‘08

Thank you for the mixed tape: http://barackthevote.muxtape.com/ I already sent it out to my distribution list!

Bethani

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Ms.Martin — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:59:00 -0000

Bag

Thanks for the info. I'm not seeing any reporting on the crowds or enthusiasm for Obama.

One commenter on a WaPo story from a reporter following Obama's train ride said that the press is playing down the numbers at the rallies.

Keep in touch as often as you can with descriptions.

Thanks.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

The Bag of Health and Politics — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:14:00 -0000

"Put me in coach, I'm ready to play, I can be center field!"

The music is standard rally fare. The country was blasting out in Harrisburg too. I think they played "only in America." Good song, fits with Obama's campaign.

Keep it up with the country!

Uh oh, we found the divisive issue which will ruin the Obama movement: music. Ha ha.

Forgive me, I was out in the rain today. And I've been working extremely hard...South Central PA is better than expected. I needed a laugh. :) Tuesday will be a good day. I trust Pennsylvania.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Texas Girl in L.A. — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:40:00 -0000

Thank you for the wonderful post!

I'm new to this board, and I must say that I really look forward to coming here.

Thanks everybody.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Craig Hickman — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:17:00 -0000

John McCain is about to be vetted.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

justice58 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:57:00 -0000

"John McCain has apparently called on Barack Obama to denounce and reject the words of Bill Ayers on 9/11.

Don't even try it Grandpa!

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ahahahahahahaha!

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Ms.Martin — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:45:00 -0000

John McCain has apparently called on Barack Obama to denounce and reject the words of Bill Ayers on 9/11.

Don't even try it Grandpa!

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

ndenise — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:21:00 -0000

Great recap.
Funny you mention Sozi.

The black philly attorney community is pretty small, apparently so is the blogosphere.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

I am not Star Jones — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0000

Please ask Mr. Wilkins (if you get the chance)
what advice he has for journalism grads (undergrad and graduate) who will be leaving school this year?

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Craig Hickman — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:25:00 -0000

This is important to know:

Imperative in rural PA: Undecideds, Lies and Demographics

Voter 1 is a Vietnam vet perhaps 60 years old. I met his wife at the front door, who said she and her husband were undecided. She said if I wanted to talk politics, I should talk with her husband who was out back. I found him in his wheelchair out in the back yard with his dog Pee Wee. After a few minutes of general conversation about the campaign, he said to me "I like a lot of things your guy says, but I can’t vote for someone who won’t salute our flag". Sadly, I was not surprised by this comment, since the lies about Obama’s religion and patriotism are rampant in this community. What surprised me was that he was so open about it, since I usually have to talk longer or raise the issue myself. So we talked at length about those lies, and how he could verify from reputable sources on the internet that they are lies. After that discussion, he said something like "You’ve made my day. I am so relieved that I can vote for him". Needless to say, it made my day too. (At the end of the day I slipped under his door an Obama flyer on "Faith, Hope and Change" that I had found, with a note thanking him).

Polls say Mrs. Nixon's lead in rural PA is exactly 1 point.

1 point.

We need to call.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

rikyrah — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:10:00 -0000

Folks, you can make phonecalls. Just go to BarackObama.com and sign up.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

rikyrah — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:09:00 -0000

Julie Mason just said on MSNBC that activists don't matter much because we're leftists that aren't really accountable so Mrs. Nixon's diss means nothing

You know, replace GOP for Democrat and Religious Right for Moveon.org, and they wouldn't DARE utter such idiocy.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Villager — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:07:00 -0000

You make us all proud with your real world activism...

peace, Villager

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Olivia Ma — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0000

That was a solid post -- gave a great impression of your weekend there. Wish I were kickin it with you down there! I'm in Scranton.... but still hoping to see O tonight (though it means I'll miss you in Philly...)

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

rikyrah — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:57:00 -0000

Laugh for the day

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Craig Hickman — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:39:00 -0000

1) What do you think about 24-hour cable "news", blogs, and modern "journalism"?

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

Craig Hickman — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:36:00 -0000

Julie Mason just said on MSNBC that activists don't matter much because we're leftists that aren't really accountable so Mrs. Nixon's diss means nothing.

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

rikyrah — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:31:00 -0000

1. Why is he a rarity among his contemporaries in supporting Obama?
2. Do his contemporaries truly understand that they are on the wrong side of Black History?

3. Why have they been silent as Hillpatine has race-baited Obama from one end of this country to the other?

Re: Embedded In Philly: Rally, Canvassing, HQ Insight and Photos

rikyrah — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:39:00 -0000

Jack, thank you so much. Glad you checked in and gave us some insight from on the ground. I'll cross my fingers about the interview. We're a happening blog...it could happen...LOL