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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:03 PM
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Newsflash: HUGE turnout in New Hampshire
Barack Obama's candidacy and record turnouts are not separate events , folks.

Many of you may not like this, but it's how we designed this campaign to work; to revive moribund voters who were turned off previously. To eliminate the close " both candidates are the same" elections.

Just enjoy what we're bringing to the table here: record Democratic turnouts
booyah.
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origin1286 Donating Member (292 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:03 PM
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1. The sad thing is...
I'd be willing to bet Clinton supporters prefer a much smaller turnout (less people taking part in the process) if it meant their candidate won.
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SteppingRazor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:06 PM
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5. To be fair, it's easy to say that when your candidate's on top...
if the reverse were true, and big turnouts were good for Clinton, there'd probably be some Obama supporters hoping people stayed home.
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origin1286 Donating Member (292 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:07 PM
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7. Hm
I don't think I've ever officially declared my support.

Or if I support any of the big 3.
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SteppingRazor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:12 PM
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9. Now, now. Be honest.
All I have to do is do a post search on you and I can see that nearly all of your posts are pro-Obama. Nothing wrong with that. I plan on voting for the dude myself. But you don't have to be all mysterious about it. :P
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dbackjon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:04 PM
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2. Obama AND the desire to throw out the Republican bums
Without Obama, the turnout would be heavier than normal, but not this big.
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Roland99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:04 PM
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3. Oh come on.
Everyone knows Gravel supporters have descended upon the polls in NH!!!


:)
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Birthmark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:04 PM
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4. I hear this every election it seems.
Think I'll wait until the votes are counted to believe it. No offense intended.
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SteppingRazor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:07 PM
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6. Well, there's already been record turnout in Iowa, and initial reports of long lines...
presage a big turnout in NH too.
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Birthmark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:29 PM
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19. It might at that. :) eom
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:09 PM
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8. it's so exciting that it matters!
the more people who turn out the better!
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David Zephyr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:13 PM
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10. How exciting this is! Democrats in waves showing up at the polls now in two states!
Obama is something else! Congrats to you, Capn Sunshine...you've been there all along for him. You must be very proud today.

I came to Obama late, as you know, but he's making me proud of our party and of America. I feel like I did with Bobby Kennedy in 1968.
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:15 PM
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11. Just know that we've discovered a way to bring out people
who said in '04 and '08 "there's no difference between the parties"

Celebrate with us.
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:17 PM
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13. I simply love you!
:loveya:
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:18 PM
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14. back atcha Frenchie
:toast:
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:21 PM
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17. I love Obamians! Y'all are soooo smart! Especially the ones
Edited on Tue Jan-08-08 06:21 PM by FrenchieCat
with boots on the ground! :hi:

I'm making phone calls later on today......
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:16 PM
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12. I am enjoying what
ya'll are bringin' on the table. Thanks for doin' some of the heavy lifting, Capn B-)
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:19 PM
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15. Thanks Zidzi
You know I love you too.
If only we had been able to trigger this pulll through in 04...the world would be a better place today.
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:43 PM
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21. Right..and Dean's entrance
onto the national scene has helped create our atmosphere today..we don't want to lose out on real Leader again.

And our sweet Dean is still goin' Strong!

I was undecided too and spent so much time just defending Obama from hillary's group that I became an accidental supporter. I like Edwards and glad he's in the race!

Thanks again, Capn'..be interesting when the other states have their primaries. Ours is Feb 5th. I see your's is now the 5th of Feb, too.
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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:19 PM
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16. This is the outgrowth of the Dean movement.
Internet organization has been the key to information and activism that has in the past been only for the dedicated few.
GWB has been such a disaster that the whole country is very anxious to get on.
I don't remember a time in my life that the 70+% of the country felt it was on the wrong track.

There will continue to be huge turnout across the country, and the people will support the person who represent change and invites them to become a part of their own solutions to the problems that face us.

:hi: Mike
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Capn Sunshine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:21 PM
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18. J!
You be crossing paths w/ me soon?

How about Bergamot?
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jaysunb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-08-08 06:34 PM
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20. I'm looking for caucus backers..( delegate selection)
too bad you're not in the 44th, I could beg for your vote. :rofl:

BTW, have you heard when it;s going to be ?
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