Obama works his magic on three more voters
The News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USA
On March 25 a bus bearing concerned citizens left Fort Myers to hear Barack Obama in Palm Beach. Some on the bus were like Will Prather, …

After attending Senator Obama’s rally, I have a restored faith in American government. Senator Obama addressed issues such as universal health care, ending the Iraq situation, improving education, and environmental issues. I know these are pretty common, run-of-the-mill issues, however, I must say that Senator Obama came across with a sense of sincerity, authenticity, and genuineness that I feel is lacking from many of today’s politicians.

I was particularly touched when Senator Obama spoke of restoring the faith and trust of American voters. I could not agree with him more. It is a shame that there is an air of suspicion surrounding American politics. I am grateful that Senator Obama is sincere enough to address this issue openly and do something about it.

Obama talks about health care in New Hampshire
Chicago Tribune - Chicago,IL,USA
PORTSMOUTH, NH — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday turned to both the durable tradition of the New England town meeting and the …

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said the campaign would consider the contributions as it develops health care policy and would seek to foster a discussion on its web site by featuring some of the contributions and inviting comments.

The approach is in keeping with the Obama campaign’s efforts to style itself as a decentralized, grass-roots movement and its emphasis on drawing supporters to participation on a tech-savvy web site. The campaign web site includes a social networking component that resembles such popular sites as MySpace.com and Facebook.com.

Obama could restore US prestige in world
Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA

Barack Obama, in my opinion, is by far the best, most qualified person to head our nation. I fully support Sen. Obama in his run for the office of the …

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, in my opinion, is by far the best, most qualified person to head our nation. I fully support Sen. Obama in his run for the office of the president of the United States.

Barack opposed our misguided efforts in Iraq all along and opposed the appointment of Alberto Gonzales for good reasons. The international disappointment we see over our behavior reflects the high expectations other nations hold for us.

The U.S.A. is truly a great nation, and Barack wants to restore our standing in the eyes of the world. The Illinois senator declares his intention to restore a sense that government operates with competence and honor.

Sen. Obama says, along with many Americans, that it is time to clean up the culture of corruption in Washington.

Barack speaks so clearly with very organized thoughts and has the true character of a good, strong leader.

When I see my president speak while the world is listening, I want to be proud of what he says and how he says it. The United States of America needs smart leadership for a change.

– David Pearl, Salem

Chuck D vs. Obama
East Bay Express - Berkeley,CA,USA
… ice queen Hillary Clinton and long-lost Duke of Hazzard John Edwards, Barack Obama seems the only logical choice for hip-hop generationers in 2008. …

At the Oakland rally, Obama spoke in a soothingly Midwestern "Farmer Jim" voice, a folksy cadence that resonated with confident leadership. This could prove to be his secret weapon as far as the all-important issue of electability is concerned. Both G.W. Bush and Bill Clinton plain-talked their way into the White House; Obama’s ability to twang like a geetar-picker might make statements like "we can’t continue this occupation" seem sensible to America’s heartland, while still appeasing progressive pockets like the Bay Area.

Barack’s speech told only half the story. His visit generated excitement in an Oakland crowd estimated at twelve thousand, many of whom brought their children. At the end of his 45-minute oration, instead of jaded cynicism, a palpable sense of optimism resonated through the venue. Yet hip-hop’s political observers are divided over whether Obama can be what Jackson and Kucinich weren’t.

Obama Built Donor Network From Roots Up
New York Times - New York,NY,USA
Senator Barack Obama, campaigned Monday in Peterborough, NH Valerie Jarrett, left, who led his Senate finance committee in 2004, was one skeptic Mr. Obama …

CHICAGO — When Barack Obama announced to friends over brunch in 2002 that he planned to run for the United States Senate, one of their first questions was how he could possibly raise the necessary millions.

After all, two and a half years after he had taken quite a “spanking,” as he put it, in his bid to unseat an incumbent congressman, he was still struggling to pay off a $20,000 debt, eking out donations of $1,000 here, $2,000 there.

Improbably, Mr. Obama, running as something of an outsider, wound up raising $15 million and winning that 2004 Senate race. Now that he is running for president, his fund-raising prowess has helped make him the chief rival to Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York.

Obama Supporters in Hawaii Use Internet As Campaign Weapon
KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG - Honolulu,HI,USA
(KHNL) - Hawaii born Senator Barack Obama is joined by thousands of supporters in Iowa and around the country as he hits the campaign trail. …

"We’ve got this ability here in Hawaii to use this technology to connect with voters on the mainland, to help build the Barack Obama campaign from the ground up here in Hawaii as well," said Fry.

And with this new campaign weapon, supporters say Obama is armed and ready.

"They understand what he stands for, they’ve been waiting for candidates like him that can speak his mind, and can have some principals behind what they’re saying, and I think he’s gonna run away with it," said Fry.

Obama greets fans at NH diner, declines "Hillary" sandwich
Boston Globe - Boston,MA,USA
… to go and ate a few bites of blueberry for the cameras, but there was one thing on the menu at the Peterborough Diner that Barack Obama wouldn’t touch. …