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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama makes a campaign appearance at Coronado High School Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Henderson, Nev.
Published Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 | 9:02 a.m.
Updated Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 | 11:15 a.m.
Obama's Final Campaign Swing
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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama campaigned in Henderson, his final scheduled visit to Nevada before Tuesday's presidential election.
The crowd has cleared out.
Obama’s summing-up speech, a mix of emotional appeal and bread-and-butter policy, fired up a crowd that was set to canvass later. It was strikingly similar to the one Nevadans first heard last winter, as Obama began his campaign.
The core policy points: cutting taxes for 95 percent of working families (he would raise them for those making more than $250,000 a year), giving tax credits to companies that create American jobs, investing $15 billion a year in renewable energy, providing near universal health care, investing in early childhood education and ending the war in Iraq.
Obama added he would “finish the fight with bin Laden and the al Qaeda terrorists who attacked us on 9/11.”
Though he said the campaign had a “righteous wind” at its back, he implored the audience to make phone calls and knock on doors.
“Don’t believe for a second this election is over. Don’t think for a minute that power concedes,” he said. “We have to work like our future depends on it in these last few days, because it does.”
Many in the crowd had come from California to volunteer for the weekend, and for those faithful the speech served as simple inspiration.
“I already heard everything he said,” said Dishawn Irwin, a 33-year-old radiation therapist who drove from Riverside, Calif. “I probably could repeat (the speech) verbatim at this point. It just made everything more real.”
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10:03 a.m.
Obama just finished, giving a fiery 25-minute speech and the crowd loved it, chanting his name.
The audience booed at the mention of John McCain's name.
"You don’t need to boo," Obama said. "You just need to vote."
The Democratic nominee is focusing on the themes he hit on at the beginning of his campaign. The core argument: He'll provide a new kind of politics and unite the country. And he told the crowd to expect more "slash and burn" campaigning from McCain in the final three days of the race.
On the economy in particular, Obama said he was the best candidate. McCain, he said, is offering the same policies of President Bush.
"That’s why he’s spending these last weeks calling me every name but a child of god," Obama said. "Because that's how you play the game in Washington. You make a big election about small things."
More to come.
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9:41 a.m.
Obama has arrived.
Nevada Sen. Harry Reid just gave an introductory speech.
"Every four years it’s the most important election of our lifetime," Reid said. "But you know, this time it’s true. Because America needs change more than ever. After eight long years of lost jobs, lower wages, after eight years of incompetence and neglect, after … the most significant foreign policy mistakes in the history of our great nation, we’re really all in this together."
"There’s only one candidate in this election who’s been someone who's been making the argument for change since the early days of the election."
Obama gave shout outs to Shelley Berkley, Dina Titus and Democratic state Senate canidate Shirley Breeden. Also special attention to D. Taylor and the Culinary Union.
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9:18 a.m.
Traveling press just arrived, which means the candidate is here. Waiting, listening to Brooks and Dunn’s “Only in America.”
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9:02 a.m.
Thousands have turned out to see Barack Obama in Henderson on his last visit to Nevada before Tuesday’s presidential election.
They’ve gathered at Coronado High School’s Cougar Stadium and parking came at a premium this morning. The parking lots of adjacent shopping centers and office parks filled to capacity, and supporters faced a roughly 20-minute walk around 8:30 a.m.
The campaign of state Sen. Dina Titus had a big street presence, complete with signs and volunteers. Street vendors galore too (Obama t-shirts are $10. Sample slogan: “Mission Possible,” on a black and pink baby doll tank-top.) A sharply dressed Sway Calloway, of MTV News, is also here.
Crowd numbers in the thousands but officials have cordoned off a large section of the football field. Campaign workers asked the crowd to canvass after today’s event. Waiting on Obama.
Think twice about Obama. You may not like the "rich" but they keep you and Nevada empoyed. Obama said "spread the wealth" He said tax people at 250,000.00 and above. He than said in his infomercial 200,000.00. Joe Biden said in an interview 150,00.00 and now in opening for Obama Gov of New mexico said 120,000.00. The people he is speaking of keep YOU employed. They spend money in the hotels, gambling,eating,shopping,spas, ect..ect..ect...They start paying more, they spend less (SIMPLE MATH ) Vote For McCain Nevada
Obama has not waivered. It's $250k now and always has been. And, believe it or not, ag1, it's not the rich that keep most of us employed. The economy is based on the majority of people being able to spend money, not just the rich. If a business doesn't have customers, the rich guy who owns it cuts his losses and closes up shop, or quits renting hotel rooms during the week. Oops! Who's not employed now??
You are misinterpreting what Obama, Biden, and Richardson are saying. They are giving examples... "If you make $200,000.. If you make $150,000... If you make $120,000..." All those amounts listed above are LESS THAN $250,000. He has not changed the $250,000 amount he originally stated. You need to LISTEN to what is being said and stop hearing what you want to hear. We need change! The majority of this country is tired of the direction the corrupt Republican administration has taken us over the past 8 years. They had their chance and blew it BIG TIME.
americangirl1 - If McCain is the best choice then why do you need to keep spreading lies about Obama?
americangirl1: When I get ready to push the button, there'll be one thought in my mind: Sarah "Heartbeat Away" Palin. That alone will suffice for me to vote for Obama.
Look...it doesn't matter if it's $250K, $200K, $150K, $100K...heck, it can even be $50K. How many of us make more than $50K. Most of us in LV make far far less than $250K. If you make more than $250K, then you should vote for McCain. However, I don't...so I'll be voting for Obama.
$250k (Obama)
$200k Obama)
$150k (Biden)
$120k (Richerson)
$42k (Congressional Budget resolution)
Just remember 44% of the people do not pay any taxes to cover government operations.
That leaves the other 66% to pay taxes to run the government and to redistribute the wealth with welfare checks to the 44% that do not pay.
While the top 5% are selfish but can afford to pay taxes that leaves 61% of you middle class taxpayers that have also been snookered into pay for the daily happy meal.
And remember that payroll taxes are for your Social Security and Medicare. Do not give it away without a fight.
BY REPUBLICANS FOR OBAMA
The hypocrit McCain will push YUCCA MOUNTAIN on Nevada while not allowing shipment thru his home state. This position alone makes McCain an ENEMY of Nevada.
Republican Senator Rick Santorum calls McCain unfit to be President of the United States.
Now that Cuba has scored a huge OIL FIND, the House Republicans want an exemption into the current embargo that would allow BIG OIL to partner with the Cuban Government, aka Fidel.
Talk about stabbing the Cuban Americans in the back, this would fit into McCain's plan.
The serial adulterer McCain's own advisors were concerned about his inappropriate relationship with hot blonde lobbyist Vicky Isenman.
Several prominent Republicans have openly endorsed Obama for President in addition to family members of Ronald Reagan, Dwight Eisenhower, and Barry Goldwater.
The smart choice, the only choice, the right choice for America is Barack Obama, THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Any one that attacks McCain on Yucca just refuses to admit that Obama will not be able to change the ongoing process REQUIRED by law
Obama promised to "End the notion of Yucca".
In four years, Nevadans will hold him to that promise.
Peruvian Shamans for Obama!
"A group of Peruvian Shamans gather in Lima to send good vibes to their favorite U.S. presidential candidate, Barack Obama."
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2...
Wow! Obama really knows how to reach across party lines! By the looks of this ritual, I would say McCain better be on his toes. Not those toes. The other toes!
I didn't know until today that Rashid Khanlidi was the professor at Columbia University that invited Ahmedinejad to the University this year. No wonder Obama can promise to sit down with him, they have close mutual friends. I wonder if America will have one at that meeting.
You'll laugh then you'll cry. Listen to the audio of this prank call from a Canadian radio show that fooled Sarah Palin (and her staff) into thinking she was having a conversation with French President Nicholas Sarkozy. This story needs to be covered by the press, because if this level of political naivete' was shown by the Obama campaign it would be the end of his candidacy.
Can anyone really accept McCain's VP choice as the best candidate the Republican party can offer?
http://www.tindeck.com/audio/filestore/w...
I will certainly cry if Barack Obama is elected President of the United States. And if Obama is elected, I am going to get a copy of this poster and put it on my wall until the thugs from ACORN come and arrest me.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/p-j-gladnic...
During his speech last Wednesday, Obama said that his "fundamental belief" is that "I am my brother's keeper". But what about his younger half brother George Obama? He's in his twenties. He lives in a slum in a hut in Kenya. He wants to become a mechanic but doesn't have the money. When he met Barack in 2006 he said it was like talking to a stranger. And although Barack Obama makes millions of dollars a year, he has never lifted a finger to help his brother. The duplicity of Barack Obama just shocks me. He is a smooth talking phony.
A few days ago, Obama said that if we don't want to pay higher taxes to help other Americans then we are selfish.
Barack Obama is the selfish one, and a hypocrite.
I had to split the link into two parts. Frankly, this picture looks like the true Obama. It accurately portrays what is (and isn't) in his heart.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/p-j-gladnic...
/2008/10/30/obama-infomercial-poster
Please listen to me, you must copy the links below and email them to everyone you know if you want Obama to win.
There are people out their who are still unaware of the FACT that Pro-life Palin kills animals for fun and supports the killing wolf pups, bear cubs, and imperiled polar bears. Please, get the word out, maybe just a few people will change their minds about voting for McCain/Palin, cause no true animal lover could ever vote this demon into office:
http://www.defendersactionfund.org/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHCcunc7S...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcDjxpeaD...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srv6AWySQ...
Don't forget that Obama is a Harvard graduate. HE HAS MORE BRAINS THAN MCCAIN, PALIN, AND BUSH COMBINED!!!
Certainly Obama is a very intelligent, involved,and engaged. Look forward and bring on an enthusiastic energetic man of our time. Quit driving by looking in the rear view mirror - it is a dangerous approach. I am an old white guy, and it is time for those even older than I to be turned out - no more Bush, McCain and company. Go and vote!
joinamerica "I will certainly cry if Barack Obama is elected President of the United States."
Oh boy! I wanna see!!! Please post it so we can all enjoy it.
"And if Obama is elected, I am going to get a copy of this poster and put it on my wall until the thugs from ACORN come and arrest me."
They'll have to hurry. Bill Ayers and I are planning to attack your home right after the election.
Geez, you guys sound so dejected. Come on! Buck up. Grow a pair for peet's sake. We don't really hate you righties. We're just pissed off about Bush and think you were really idiotic for supporting him. In time, people will forget, and you'll have another chance.
Until then I'm hoping you'll at least be decent losers. Not that I actually give a damn. But it would be nice.
"And if Obama is elected, I am going to get a copy of this poster and put it on my wall until the thugs from ACORN come and arrest me."
Were "the thugs from ACORN" deputized? Or do they go around making citizen's arrests?
BTW, "newbusters" not only is NOT an "org", it isn't a credible source of information.
That pretty much explains every single one of your posts.
Historic defeat pending for McCain. Sad, final days of campaign. That they even bothered to pull out the "illegal relative from Africa" thing is reflective of a cartoonish final week of this fiasco for repubs. The Triumvirate of
McCain, Palin, & Joe Plumber campaigning together looked and sounded farsical. Long, sad farewell for The old-timer.
Well, the market is down but according to these posts there is some investment advice. Invest in the stocks of companies that make kleenex and equivalent tissues - and then let the tears flow in those boxes with pics of elephants on their sides. Ok, long live all of you!
A leader giving this kind of speech and sending this kind of message is EXACTLY what our country needs! We do need to work harder and care more. Our future as Americans depends on it. I love Obama-- He will save us!
Palin: Her experience is as mayor of a city with a population of about 5,000
(at the time), and less than 2 years as governor of a state with about
670,000 residents. Some high schools have more students than Wasilla has residents. Many cities have more residents than the state of Alaska.
Palin campaigned in Wasilla as a "fiscal conservative". During her 6
years as Mayor, she increased general government expenditures by over 33%. During those same 6 years the amount of taxes collected by the City increased by 38%. This was during a period of low inflation (1996-2002). She reduced progressive property taxes and increased a regressive sales tax which taxed even food. The tax cuts that she promoted benefited large corporate property owners way more than they benefited residents.
The huge increases in tax revenues during her mayoral administration
weren't enough to fund everything on her wish list though, borrowed
money was needed, too. She inherited a city with zero debt, but left it
with indebtedness of over $22 million. What did Mayor Palin encourage the voters to borrow money for? Was it the infrastructure that she said she supported? The sewage treatment plant that the city lacked? or a new library? No. $1m for a park. $15m-plus for construction of a multi-use sports complex which she rushed through to build on a piece of property that the City didn't even have clear title to, that was still in litigation 7 years later. The sports complex a huge money pit, not the profit-generator she claimed it would be. She also supported bonds for $5.5m for road projects that could have been done in 5-7 years without any borrowing.
As Governor, she gave the Legislature no direction or budget guidelines, then made a big grandstand display of line-item vetoing projects, calling them pork. Public outcry and further legislative action restored most of these projects--which had been vetoed simply because she was not aware of their importance.
No legislative experience other than City Council. Little hands-on
supervisory or managerial experience; needed help of a city administrator to run town of about 5,000.
Palin is a dangerous, uninformed, and naive woman - certainly not a role model unless you are also uninformed. We are already the laughingstock of the world - this woman will only perpetuate the myth that Americans are ignorant.
Obama has 3 years part-time US senate experience and 7 years state senator experience.
Here is one of Obama's biggest achievements.
Obama is the chief co-sponsor of the Illinois Ethics Reform Bill that passed.
It is strange that you rarely if ever hear Obama brag about it.
Here is why.
Obama was not the author of the bill.
He did not work on the bill in any committee for the five months that it worked its way through the process.
He was not even listed as a co-sponsor of the Illinois Ethics Reform Bill until after the second reading of the bill which was on the day it passed.
Obama's mentor, Emil Jones, was president of the Illinois senate and Gov. Rod Blagojevich's enforcer (both Democrats). Jones made Obama the chief co-sponsor the bill after the 2nd reading on the day that the bill passed.
That "ethics" bill allowed Obama's mentor Emil Jones to convert over $500,000 in campaign funds for personal use when Jones retired the very next year.
I think it is an excellent example of Obama's accomplishments in the ethics arena.
No wonder we never hear Obama parading this accomplishment.
Even on his campaign site where he talks about his state senator time, there is no mention of this bill and I see why.
Hey, Jim; here's a radical (pun intended) idea.
Why not, for the very first time, post something IN SUPPORT OF McCain.
We all assume that's your candidate of choice, yet I've never once seen you post anything in support of him.
So be radical .... do it! I'll bet it will feel great :)
War Economy and Change to Distrust
During the primary months, the Iraq War appeared to be potentially the top issue for the 2008 election. Since then, the 1992 campaign slogan: It's the Economy Stupid has gained ground. More narrowly we have the housing crisis, by Presidential decree the root cause of the financial crisis. The more likely the root causes of both of these crises are Greenspan's unsustainably low interest rates and the unbridled, unregulated competition by lenders and their financiers.
With regard to the "Terror War", it is actually two wars, but not Iraq and Afghanistan touted by the presidential campaign candidates. The first war, declared, was Al Qaeda's War on America; with it central goal to "bleed America to bankruptcy" and the second is America's "War on Terror", with Iraq proclaimed by Bush and Cheney to be its central front. Aside from aforementioned unbridled/unregulated competition, our most pressing economic woes are traceable not to the acts of 9/11 but to Cheney/Bush response to the acts of 9/11 and resulting unorthodox War Economy. The "War on Terror" and the Bush tax-cuts have been financed by foreign borrowings primarily by China and OPEC. This fiscal irresponsibility is the primary driver toward Al Qaeda's central goal and amounts to trading certain economic insecurity for questionable homeland security.
A no-new-tax style War Economy and an overly accommodating fiscal policy have resulted in huge budget and trade deficits. These deficits have accumulated into an unsustainable national debt and an unsustainable balance of payments deficit, which when combined with an overly accommodating monetary policy unleashes "Weapons of Economic Destruction". The high oil/gas prices, a high tolerance for China's protectionist currency manipulation and the housing/financial crises are early effects of the resulting destruction and any reversal requires changing the unorthodox War Economy.
The changes necessary to reverse the effects of the ill-conceived 2003-2008 War Economy are unlikely to come from the no-new-tax advocates, who provide President Bush's current 25% favorable rating. These approvers make-up more than half of Senator McCain's current support. Unless Senator McCain flip-flops and throws the Bush/Cheney base under the proverbial political bus, promise of change by Senator McCain to address the root causes of economic woes is: Change to Distrust.
People believe that Obama will be compassionate and help them. Obama's aunt lives in a Boston slum. Also, his brother is in a hut in Kenya. Obama cannot even help his own family. I believe Obama to be very cold and calculating individual. Obama is only about the power and his agendas.
Obama does not represent the Democratic Party. He is very left wing outer fringe kook. It is very dangerous to have someone like Obama in power in the dangerous world that we live in today. His running mate Joe Biden stated that Obama will be tested in the first six months and there will be international crises. Meaning that Obama will be perceived as weak by the dictators and terrorist thugs around the world. America does not need Obama and the disaster that he will bring in foreign policy and our economy.
Many lower income people are excited about getting a tax cut. There are 40% of Americans who pay no taxes and would get a welfare check. All of this at the expense of taxing the wealthy and business. This will kill job creation and innovation in our country. Higher taxes will cause business to cut cost and thus employees. Also, the cost of goods and services will increase to help with the tax increase. This type of economic plan will cause massive unemployment and put our economy in a deeper recession.
I have never gotten a job from a poor person. Job creation only comes from the wealthy who own business.
We cannot afford to risk the poor judgment and inexperience of Obama.
Go McCain/Palin
So is this the latest right wing talking point:
"I have never gotten a job from a poor person. Job creation only comes from the wealthy who own business."
You have to be the fourth 'bot today alone to have posted that. You guys are so desperate (and transparent). LOL.
Last night was a great moment in our country's history. Here is a video celebration of Barak Obama's achievement on the way to the White House. Dr. King had a Dream of this Day. I believe Dr. King is looking down, smiling, and celebrating with America today. Music is by Queen Latifah, from he Trav'lin Light Album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZILLtXRG...