Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The new benchmark: One MILLION donors!

http://my.barackobama.com/page/contribute_c/onemillion_email/graphic

Refresh to your heart's content!

Michelle Obama Clarifies 'Proud' Remark

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/2/20/142515/577/108/460611

Posted by goon "Eggplant999"

Source: Obama On Track To Raise More Than $36 Million In February

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/02/source_obama_on_track_to_raise.php

Posted by "DaveWoo"

Looking for some Obama gear?

Goon "Malinois" brings us this post:

Alright guys, everybody that wants the real Obama schwag just like the Obama Store but you want it NOW, go here: http://www.demstore.com/

They have almost everything that you can get from the official site, and they have it in stock. I just ordered both white and blue shirts, buttons, rally signs, and bumper stickers and it is shipping out today.

Very important distinction: Just remember that if you order through them that none of the money will go to the campaign so if you can order you can donate. Try to match money to the campaign accordingly.

Kirk Watson blogs about his experience last night

http://www.kirkwatson.com/media/whats-new/2008/02/20/msnbc-and-me/

Thanks "DaveWoo"

Juan Cole's takedown of McCain's criticism of Obama's Pakistan statements

http://www.juancole.com/2008/02/mccains-holiday-from-history-in.html

Thanks "Nickyandthefuture"

Obama picks up Teamsters endorsement

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8UU70681&show_article=1

More superdelegate defects from Clinton to Obama

http://www.bluejersey.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6972

Chuck Todd breaks down some numbers for us.

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/02/20/684156.aspx?GT1=10856

Using magic.

Hey Obama supports! Get educated and don't be this guy!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=PGeu_4Ekx-o

Ouch. Use this site, the issues from Barack's homepage, the Audacity of Truth page, and the rest of the internet to ensure this doesn't happen to you! This post was a direct response to the video.

Foreign Policy article

Posted by goon "WhiskeyJuvenile"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/19/cia-operation-similar-to-_n_87433.html

Hawaii called for Obama! 10 in a row!

It's a terrible site, but if you look hard enough in the center, the results are coming in. At the time of this post, a little over 50% in, Obama - 76%, Clinton - 23%

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

Also, check the usual sources like CNN, who called it first.

That's 2-2 today! Here is the Wisconsin post:

http://goonsforobama.blogspot.com/2008/02/wisconsin-results-another-obama-win.html

If you need to know what Obama has accomplished in office, here are a few examples

"RedQueen" hooks us up with the following post:

With Clinton sinking, I figure the next two weeks will be filled with more crap throwing than ever. After tonight's brilliant MSNBC showing by the Texas state senator, I figured more people will attack with the legislative background angle. I put this together... if you run across someone who asks you about Obama's background, these are good bills to mention.

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 - Bill Link.

* Co-sponsored by Tom Coburn and Barack Obama, introduced to the Senate on April 6, 2006. Passed the Senate and House. Signed into law by President Bush on September 26.
*Requires the full disclosure of all entities or organizations receiving federal funds beginning in fiscal year 2007 on a website maintained by the Office of Management and Budget.
*Created the very effective USASpending.gov.

Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act - Info Link.

* Co-sponsored a bill with Chuck Schumer to criminalize deceptive practices in federal elections, including fraudulent flyers and automated phone calls, as witnessed in the 2006 midterm elections. On the calendar, but not yet passed into law.

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act - Info Link.

* Worked with Sen. Feingold to to eliminate gifts of travel on corporate jets by lobbyists to members of Congress and require disclosure of bundled campaign contributions under this bill. See link.

Of course there are many more.

A short interview with Maya Soetoro-Ng, Barack's Half Sister

http://blip.tv/file/332972

Thanks, "Arkane"

Barack Obama in Houston after winning Wisconsin

There are two parts of this hefty speech, roughly 25 minutes each. Go to town!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfRWwZNv6FA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1AvNqnramA

Thanks to goon "MarsAttacks" for the links.