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Freedom of travel to Cuba

Obama needs to speak to, and for, the two thirds of Americans who want to end all restrictions on travel to Cuba and normalize relations. He can restore the Constitutional and human right to travel subverted during the Cold War, and rebuild US international credibility, especially in Latin America and Europe.

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Get to all 50 states

OBama (and Biden if possible) should visit EVERY state at least once before Election Day. This will help drive home the fact that the Democrats are competing in every state - the days of conceding the south to the GOP are over. A Democratic rally in Alaska would certainly generate quite a bit of buzz, as would one in Arizona (whose governor has supported Obama from the beginning).

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Inter-state Mass Transit Initiative

I think that the economic and political environment is right to push through a major program for mass transit on a federal level with both inter-state plans and matching funds for states. This would better address long-term fuel prices, as well as congestion and the rising cost of flying.

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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%
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36%
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