This type of website needs to continue so that the American people can have a voice in government. I know that there are others out there, but from my point of view, which is based on everything, this has been an open forum with innovative ideas and contributors with an eye itno the reality of the American people.
Read more »Barack! You looked straight into the camera, keep doing it!
When Obama looked straight into the camera during moments of his democratic acceptance speech his power, his temperament, and his candidness was tunneled directly to all of us at home, and he did it again for the first two minutes of the first debate -- we need more of this power.
Read more »Use "Signs of Hope & Change" as an ad spot
The "Signs of Hope and Change" video available on Barack's YouTube channel is a brilliantly put together and moving piece that, judging by many comments on it from around the internet as well as my own opinion, perfectly embodies what this movement is about.
Read more »getting people to the polls
It may be risky in terms of the "buying the vote" criticism but who cares. I say, publicize early and often (billboards by public transportation would reach the most of the needy audience), all of the help Obama volunteers can give voters on election day. From childcare, to rides, to legal representation for employees who's employers refuse to let them leave to vote.
Read more »Change In My Lifetime
I refer to this ad campaign idea as "Change in MY Lifetime". I'm a 20 year old boy from South Carolina, I have donated money to Sen. Obama's campaign (obviously a first for me), am an avid supporter of Obama's success and his platform, and would clearly not be part of this ad's target audience.
Read more »"We the People" v. "Country First"
The McCain campaign and the GOP are heralding a "Country First" slogan on signs, banners, etc. during the GOP convention. This slogan assails the very foundation of the United States. The US is premised on the People.
Read more »Strike at Mccain!
I believe either obama himself or Biden have to attack Mccain.
Psychologically, the opinion of people vastly shift when negative points are brought forth.
Although Obama is not into NEGATIVE campaigning, I think its important for somebody, Biden, or someone else in the DNC to expose Mccain and hit mass people.
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First off, as a Canadian, who lives in Mexico I want you to understand that I am biased, but I thought I should make that clear, because many of us have biases, but aren’t honest with others and even themselves.
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How should Obama respond to McCain's negative campaign?
Stay above the fray - this campaign is about a new kind of politics
7%
Respond forcefully when necessary but keep talking about the issues
51%
Respond forcefully and hit back hard but make everything pass the truth test
36%
Get in the gutter with McCain and beat him at his own game
3%
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3%
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