A week after the publicity bonanza of Roger Waters’ “Obama Pig” going missing in the California desert, presidential candidate Barack Obama received more conventional support in North Carolina from Canadian rockers Arcade Fire and native sons Superchunk. The show, which also supported North Carolina’s One-Stop Early Voting Program, was the culmination of a registration campaign that started in April. After earlier shows by Arcade Fire brought in new voters and helped him narrow a significant gap in Ohio, Obama doubtless hopes that this concert will encourage even more to hit the polls on Tuesday’s primary. The Illinois senator holds a slim lead over Hilary Clinton, who has yet to receive significant help from high-profile backers such as Jon Bon Jovi, 50 Cent, and Madonna. [Gigwise]
Thousands of prospective indie voters turn out for Obama shows
A week after the publicity bonanza of Roger Waters’ “Obama Pig” going missing in the California desert, presidential candidate Barack Obama received more conventional support in North Carolina from Canadian rockers Arcade Fire and native sons Superchunk. The show, which also supported North Carolina’s One-Stop Early Voting Program, was the culmination of a registration campaign that started in April. After earlier shows by Arcade Fire brought in new voters and helped him narrow a significant gap in Ohio, Obama doubtless hopes that this concert will encourage even more to hit the polls on Tuesday’s primary. The Illinois senator holds a slim lead over Hilary Clinton, who has yet to receive significant help from high-profile backers such as Jon Bon Jovi, 50 Cent, and Madonna. [Gigwise]
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May 4, 2008 at 5:46 p.m.
| jacksmith |
HILLARY CLINTON CAN BEST WIN IN NOVEMBER: It's time for everyone to face the truth. Barack Obama has no real chance of winning the national election in November at this time. His crushing defeat in Pennsylvania makes that fact crystal clear. His best, and only real chance of winning in November is on a ticket with Hillary Clinton as her VP. Hillary Clinton seemed almost somber at her Pennsylvania victory speech. As if part of her was hoping Obama could have proved he had some chance of winning against the republican attack machine, and their unlimited money, and resources. But it is absolutely essential that the democrats take back the Whitehouse in November. America, and the American people are in a very desperate condition now. And the whole World has been doing all that they can to help keep us propped up. Hillary Clinton say's that the heat, and decisions in the Whitehouse are much tougher than the ones on the campaign trail. But I think Mr. Obama faces a test of whether he has what it takes to be a commander and chief by facing the difficult facts, and the truth before him. And by doing what is best for the American people by dropping out of the race, and offering his whole hearted assistance to Hillary Clinton to help her take back the Whitehouse for the American people, and the World. Mr. Obama is a great speaker. And I am confident he can explain to the American people the need, and wisdom of such a personal sacrifice for them. It should be clear to everyone by now that Hillary Clinton is fighting her heart out for the American people. She has known for a long time that Mr. Obama can not win this November. You have to remember that the Clinton's have won the Whitehouse twice before. They know what it takes. If Mr. Obama fails his test of commander and chief we can only hope that Hillary Clinton can continue her heroic fight for the American people. And that she prevails. She will need all the continual support and help we can give her. She may fight like a superhuman. But she is only human. Sen. Hillary Clinton: "You know, more people have now voted for me than have voted for my opponent. In fact, I now have more votes than anybody has ever had in a primary contest for a nomination. And it's also clear that we've got nine more important contests to go." Sincerely Jacksmith... Working Class :-) |
May 4, 2008 at 8:49 p.m.
| Simon |
Another chance to be ruled by one of America's two royal families? No thanks. |
May 5, 2008 at 8:04 a.m.
| Alison |
Obama will be our next President. Case closed. |
May 27, 2008 at 2:59 p.m.
| Danny |
California will not even have to vote. Sen. McCain will be prident by then. Case closed now. |
It is worth noting that the primary in NC and IN and ultimately the election hinge on a bet by two of the candidates that low information voters will believe their preposterous assertions that a "gas tax holiday" will help them pay their fuel bills this summer. Anyone with a high school level education in economics will tell you a gas tax holiday will actually have the effect of raising gasoline prices. The consumer will simply never see a dime and the oil companies will make even higher profits. Not to mention the fact that it might put as many as 300.000 people out of work when the country is reeling from job losses or drive our debt even higher. It is simply impossible to even suggest that such a measure could be introduced much less pass through congress before the end of the summer given nobody but McCain and Clinton support it in congress. We are witnessing an epic and historic clash of old and new politics, one rooted in pander and deception of the past and one with the promise of truth and transparency.My vote is for Senator Obama