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Saturday, February 2, 2008
For many, campaign stop was event of a lifetime
For many, campaign stop was event of a lifetime
By CHRISTINA M. WOODS AND KATHY MANWEILER
Roughly 3,000 people packed into Butler Community College buildings to see Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama -- 2,300 in the school's gym and the rest in two overflow venues, according to a campus official.
As he spoke, people of different races and ages stood shoulder to shoulder and cheered Obama's goal of unifying the country.
Some in the crowd thought they were witnessing a special moment in history. Here are their stories:
Read the full article from The Wichita Eagle
09.06.06 Africa Trip Recap
Senator Obama just returned from a 15-day trip to Africa where he visited South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Chad. He discusses his tour of Robben Island prison, meeting with U.S. troops, visiting refugee camps of those fleeing the genocide in Darfur and the need for addressing Africa's growing AIDS epidemic.
11.15.06 Senate Democratic Majority
11.15.06 Senate Democratic Majority
Senator Obama discusses the new Senate Democratic majority and upcoming legislation, including an increase in the minimum wage, implementing all of the 9/11 Commission recommendations and a real energy policy.
Obama rally draws 13,000 to Coliseum
Obama rally draws 13,000 to Coliseum
By Anne Ryman
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama challenged Arizona to seize the moment and said the time for change is now during a rally on Wednesday in Phoenix.
"I believe change in America does not happen from the top down. It happens from the bottom up," the Illinois senator said to a crowd of more than 13,000 at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Obama covered health care, education, immigration and foreign relations during his nearly 50-minute speech.
Read the full article from The Arizona Republic
Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 437: H R 2764
Obama says he, voters can change America
Obama says he, voters can change America
By CHARLES J. DEAN
Sen. Barack Obama exhorted an overflow crowd of 11,000-plus emotional supporters Sunday afternoon to change America, delivering a message of hope, unity and change in an event that was part rock concert and part old time church revival.
"There is nothing we cannot do if the American people decide it is time," Obama told the cheering crowd at UAB's Bartow Arena. "There is a moment in the life of every generation, if it is to make its mark on history, its spirit has to come through. This is our moment."
Then in the soaring rhetoric that has marked so many of his speeches over the past month, Obama brought the crowd to its feet.
"This is our time. And, if you're willing to stand with us, and if you're willing to march with me and organize with me and vote for me, I promise you we will not just win the nomination, we will win the general election, and you and I together will transform this country, and we will transform the world," Obama said as the crowd filled the arena with shattering applause and shouts of, "Obama, Obama, Obama!"
Read the full article from The Birmingham News
Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 1: H R 4986
Congress 110, Senate vote: Vote 1: H R 4986
Question: On Passage of the Bill.
Bill: H R 4986
Vote description: H.R.4986; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
Result: Passed, 91-3, with 6 not voting.
Barack Obama voted Not Voting.
Obama says he, voters can change America
Obama says he, voters can change America
By CHARLES J. DEAN
Sen. Barack Obama exhorted an overflow crowd of 11,000-plus emotional supporters Sunday afternoon to change America, delivering a message of hope, unity and change in an event that was part rock concert and part old time church revival.
"There is nothing we cannot do if the American people decide it is time," Obama told the cheering crowd at UAB's Bartow Arena. "There is a moment in the life of every generation, if it is to make its mark on history, its spirit has to come through. This is our moment."
Then in the soaring rhetoric that has marked so many of his speeches over the past month, Obama brought the crowd to its feet.
"This is our time. And, if you're willing to stand with us, and if you're willing to march with me and organize with me and vote for me, I promise you we will not just win the nomination, we will win the general election, and you and I together will transform this country, and we will transform the world," Obama said as the crowd filled the arena with shattering applause and shouts of, "Obama, Obama, Obama!"
Read the full article from The Birmingham News
Obama speaks to middle-class dreams
Obama speaks to middle-class dreams
Wichita Eagle-Editorial
Kansas got its first close-up look at Barack Obama Tuesday in El Dorado, where hundreds braved driving snow to hear him call for restoring integrity to government and hope to the American middle-class dream.
His ability to inspire hope and involvement, especially among young people, is a rare gift and helps explain why he has become a political phenomenon.
It also explains why a growing number of veteran Democratic leaders have embraced his candidacy -- they recognize political lightning when they see it.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius cited Obama's rare leadership skills in giving her "enthusiastic" support to Obama at the event. Her endorsement even raised speculation of an Obama-Sebelius ticket. Could they put a red state into play for the Democrats?
Give Obama credit for even making that seem possible.
Obama, perhaps most effectively among the field of candidates, is tapping into a yearning in the electorate for a government that is principled and responsive and improves people's lives -- in short, a government that works.
Read the full article from The Wichita Eagle
Rep. Grijalva switches to Obama from Edwards
Rep. Grijalva switches to Obama from Edwards
By Paul Davenport
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona is endorsing Barack Obama after earlier backing John Edwards in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Grijalva cited Obama's electability and his intention to "fundamentally change the rules of the game" in Washington, according to a statement obtained by The Associated Press in advance of a planned Tuesday conference call with reporters.
Read the full article from The Associated Press
01.31.07 Iraq War De-escalation Act
01.31.07 Iraq War De-escalation Act
Senator Obama discusses legislation he introduced yesterday: the Iraq War De-escalation Act of 2007.
"This plan would not only place a cap on the number of troops in Iraq and stop the escalation, more importantly, it would begin a phased redeployment of U.S. forces with the goal of removing of all U.S. combat forces from Iraq by March 31st, 2008 - consistent with the expectations of the bipartisan Iraq study group that the President has so assiduously ignored."
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