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Obama Bids 'Sunshine' Good Bye, Vows to Return
May 23, 2008 7:10 PM
ABC News' Tahman Bradley reports: Before a packed stadium on a rainy afternoon in Sunrise, Fla., Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., voiced pleasure with his first visit to the state in six months. "We've had a great three days campaigning here in Florida. But I regret that we couldn't campaign here earlier. But I promise you we're going to make up for some lost time," said the presidential hopeful, who initially referred several times to Sunrise as Sunshine.
Obama spoke for about a half hour, serving up a compilation of his greatest hits. No mention of the assassination apology made by his Democratic rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. In fact, Obama praised Clinton for running "a magnificant campaign."
With lawsuits hanging in the balance and uncertainty about how the Democratic National Committee will resolve the situation with Florida's delegates, Obama promised residents their voices will be heard. "Rest assured, when we meet in Denver for the Democratic convention in August, Florida Democrats will be seated, your voice will be heard, and, most importantly, we will work together to make sure Florida goes Democratic in November."
The cheering BankAtlantic Center crowd heard Obama's familiar themes about change and hope. He tied Republican presidential nominee-to-be John McCain of Arizona to President Bush on the economy, arguing that the senator is out of touch with the average working-class, American family.
"John McCain looked at George Bush's economic record, and he concluded that we have been making great process," Obama said. "Clearly, John McCain isn't talking to the 260,000 people who've lost their jobs at the beginning of the year. He must not be talking to folks who can't even go out on a job search because they can't fill up their gas tank ...
"I don't see great progress. You don't see great progress, and that's why we're not going to let John McCain make any more progress to the White House."
On foreign policy, one last word, for now, in the debate over engagement with U.S. enemies.
"John McCain, he's been spending his entire week describing his foreign policy, which basically says 'here are the people I won't talk to, the diplomacy I won't engage in.' That's not change. That's George Bush. That's Dick Cheney."
May 23, 2008 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (47)
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I can't wait until this is over.
Hillary 08! Don't quit.
Posted by: BZ | May 23, 2008 7:44:27 PM
OH....Please!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: char19145 | May 23, 2008 7:45:49 PM
Just once I wish he could make a speech with out blaming someone for something. Condemning someone or something. Or Blaming everything on the government.
He is only a speech and hot air, empty promise, and lies.
He wants to rule the world. He thinks he is God.
Posted by: seah | May 23, 2008 7:55:57 PM
Stay in Chicago Obama. Florida's votes don't count thanks to you!!! You are a lying con man. I keep hoping for your arrest!
Posted by: carolyn | May 23, 2008 8:02:33 PM
If Obama is elected the first thing he will do is meet with the Muslim leaders and they will lay out a plan to take over this country
Posted by: Clifton Oglesby | May 23, 2008 8:16:25 PM
Jeez! There certainly are some very pathetic Clinton lovers here. Senator Obama tells the truth and he is criticized, Hitlery feeds you lies and B.S. so she and the Billy-goat may have another co-presidency, and you swoon like a bunch of goofy teenage girls. Get a life you idiots, and DO VOTE FOR OBAMA!
Posted by: Terry | May 23, 2008 8:17:27 PM
Amy @ 8:09 PM, if you read closely, the article says that Obama *didn't* mention RFK. In fact, he praised Clinton's campaign, as he often has.
The key to your second paragraph is the word "camp," rather than "campaign." This indicates you may know more than you let on, since of course the Obama campaign did nothing of the sort. (In fact, I know for a fact that there was a top-down memo telling campaign workers in no uncertain terms not to fan the flames of the racial controversy that was brewing over President Clinton's remarks.)
You can, of course, decide not to vote for Obama and you can convince five friends, etc. But for your freinds' sake, and ours, please do it honestly.
Posted by: Susan | May 23, 2008 8:18:50 PM
Guys, please read about obama, see his speeches, real about his policy statements before deciding what he stands for.
Carolyn, why do you think he should be arrested? Please, please don't take these things personally. Do what you think is good for the nation and the world.
Obama 08.
Posted by: elan | May 23, 2008 8:19:29 PM
The GOP has such little faith in America that they can only feel patriotic by categorically denouncing all people that are critical of it, regardless of intent or context. They use this amputated, insecurity to judge Obama's patriotism, a man who gave up several high paying jobs after graduating Magna-Cu*-Laude to fight for basic rights of blue-collar folks, black AND white. This view undercuts the basic premise of free will and self-determination that runs through the Constitution.
Obama own 12 year elected record clearly shows who he is --
** 800+ bills from 8 years in the Illinois senate. Barrack is the ONLY candidate to pass Healthcare reform.
http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2007/07/29/us/politics/20070730_OBAMA_GRAPHIC.html
From the US Senate --
**the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 (became law),
**The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act, (became law),
**The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed the Senate,
**The 2007 Government Ethics Bill, (became law),
**The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill, (In committee), and many more.
** Honest Leadership and Open Govt. Act (became law)
** Sponsorship with John McCain (R-AZ) of a climate change bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds by 2050
** joined Chuck Hagel (R-NE) in introducing legislation to reduce risks of nuclear terrorism (partial passage)
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2008/04/obamas-outreach.html
"Of all the leading candidates, he [Obama] is the only one on these issues who has consistently acted like a true American" says Naomi Wolf, the author of The End of America and the co-founder of the American Freedom Campaign.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/naomi-wolf/why-barack-obama-got-my-v_b_89017.html
Posted by: Young Atheart | May 23, 2008 8:20:21 PM
Well, when I read the slanted viewpoints of Hillary supporters, I am reminded that the main characteristic of these people is that they are less educated. Perhaps you cannot blame them, uh? Perhaps they know not.
Posted by: Harrison | May 23, 2008 8:22:21 PM
The BHO camp is pathetic. On a situation, they could have easily show a better side of human nature, to take a high ground and to show some compassion, before Memorial Day. They could easily said - no big deal and let it go. This would probably have had won back 5% of HRC supporters, which would be a very good start. Now you further alienated 5% of HRC supporters, and reaffirmed those who will not vote for this phony in the general election.
In their typical style, they make character assassination.
RFK stayed in a democratic primary without gaining nomination in June when he was assessinated, later than May (at the same time, HRC has been called or declared to quit or out of race since Iowa).
Which part is incorrect, and which part in not factual?
Why you guys cannot take a high road?
It is BHO who preaches 'New Kind of Politics", "Hope", "Change". Do you call this kind of character assassination by BHO camp "Hope" and "Change"?
Posted by: nobo | May 23, 2008 8:28:49 PM
Please maybe you ought to listen to your Hagee speeches before you make such claims. The country is plagued by American Christian TALIBAN may the universe rid us from such lunatics and bring this country back to its Constitution away from religion fantics warmongers and a SANE SECULAR SOCIETY.
Clifton Oglesby
Posted by: LA | May 23, 2008 9:13:33 PM
"This is part of an ongong effort to end this before it's over," Clinton said. "I sure don't think it's over."
WELL HILLARY 'ITS OVER NOW'...
Too many Americans still love the Kennedy's and while we're praying for the life of Ted, you throw Bobby under the bus-shame on you!
Posted by: oldwhiteguy | May 23, 2008 9:23:01 PM
Anyone who watched her interview can see she was listing different campaigns that went into June.
Bobby Kennedy was campaigning hard for the nomination and won California in June.
Ted Kennedy took his campaign to the convention, down 700 delegates, looking to change minds. Given the chump Carter is, and the shellacking the nation gave the Dems with him, same as they'll get with Obama, they should have changed their minds.
Obama was channelling Carter's idiotic wear a sweater and turn the heat down just the other day, because other countries won't think it's ok, and other major league loser comments like that from Obama.
And Hart took Mondale into June and to the convention. And Bill Clinton didn't wrap it up until California, again in June. And there was no talking heads and Obama thugs trying to force people out of those races.
So up till now I've been saying I'll write in Hillary to protest without giving the Repub's an edge, but screw you Obama people. I'm voting for McCain now, and so will millions of other Hillary suppporters. I can't stand you or your fairy godfather Obama and his Marxist associations.
Hillary '08
And I'm concerned about something happening to Hillary. There is a lot of hate out there, all you have to do is read the blogs. This blog at least is moderated well.
So yeah, the Secret Service does a good job for both Hillary and Obama, and of course we support their work to stop any nutjob.
Hillary '08
Posted by: rd | May 23, 2008 9:25:33 PM
Nobo
I think you and the Hillary camp are suffering from something called BUSH/REPUBLICAN SYNDROM.
Remember the picture with his African garb it didn't work. Then the allegation he was a Muslim then the remarks about clinging to guns and religion it WAS over kill.
How about the Wright controversy it WAS overkill. Thanks to Hagee I think the whities are even worse they hate the Jews and want and need another holocaust in order for their BS church to Rapture SCARY. And please she is a lawyer and she knows what to say unless she is suffering from Alzheimer as she couldn't remember that whether she was dodging bullets or not well you can't dodge this one for sure and why do you think she think she will get away with a subliminal murder??
Posted by: LA | May 23, 2008 9:33:24 PM
Why would any rational person vote for Senator Obama in Florida when he was the very one who refused to acknowledge the ballots already casts. He is a flip-flopper. Now, that he is behind in popular votes, he is out pandering again. He should be sent back to his corrupt Chicago.
Hillary Clinton did not say a word derogatory toward RFK. She was referring to the time frame. Simple as that.
Posted by: Mary | May 23, 2008 9:38:37 PM
Hillary supporters need to take their meds and stop your pathetic blackmail/male/female threats to vote for McPain in case your Conqueen is not elected (that is considered mass suicide) I guess it is your pathetic faith that embraces suffering and taught you to be masochist. Get a shrink and you should be put on suicide watch for now, Psychos.
Posted by: LA | May 23, 2008 9:41:01 PM
rd
Nothing will happen to Hillary and as I read in some article that suggested she'll do us all a favor if she goes for The Supreme Court and become a Judge than she can do better for women than to be a president.
Posted by: LA | May 23, 2008 9:46:12 PM
Senator Hillary knows exactly what she was saying, what is in a person heart will surface, you have to ponder on a thought inorder to say it out loud, the heart is very wicked, people often say you can't trust noone, you have to first trust yourself. The truth like never before is coming forth, that is why former President Bill Clinton wants so badly to put his wife on on the V.P. Ticket, they like many think Senator Obama will get assinated. It has been discussed just like race in the world it exist and it will alway be there.
Senator Hillary spoke what was in her heart. Come on America be real with yourself, come out of the group mind set and think for yourself.
America need much prayer, the world need much prayer.
I think about how the voting has been split between set or groups; white, black, asian, Jews, religious, hispanic, white collars, blue collars, men, women, young, old, etc.., Look at an individual vote, if you are old enough to vote and legal to vote just vote, 1 vote count as 1 single count.
The only difference is the party republic or democratic that is the only difference.
Also all we need to pray is for the best candidate to do what is right for the country and on their policies. 1 man or woman does not rule the world by themselves they are not God.Come on people can't we reason together -seek wisdom and understand from on high; When Our Lord and Savior returns to set up his Kingdom then we will have a 1 world government, we as people will never be as one, there is to many who wants to be head in leadership and not enough to lead.
Jesus Will Descend To Jerusalem To Set Up His Earthly Kingdom.Revelation 20:4-6 (NIV) I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
We need to support the one who will get the nominee stop tearing one another down.
I read that state and church did not mix, why is politics and church being a big issue this election. The importance of faith/belief statements:
We feel that every denomination, para-church organization, religious group, and religious web site should consider creating a statement of belief or faith and displaying it prominently.
King James Bible
mark 12:17
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Read your Bible, all this will come to pass: Somebody wrong the Bible is right.
Jesus Will Descend To Jerusalem To Set Up His Earthly Kingdom
Job 19:25-26 (NIV) I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. 26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;
Psalms 68:29 (NIV) Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring you gifts.
Isaiah 18:7 (NIV) At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD Almighty from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people feared far and wide, an aggressive nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers-- the gifts will be brought to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD Almighty.
Isaiah 24:23 (NIV) The moon will be abashed, the sun ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before its elders, gloriously.
Daniel 7:13-14 (NIV) "In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Daniel 7:27 (NIV) Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.'
Joel 3:16-21 (NIV) The LORD will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem; the earth and the sky will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for his people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. 17 'Then you will know that I, the LORD your God, dwell in Zion, my holy hill. Jerusalem will be holy; never again will foreigners invade her. 18 'In that day the mountains will drip new wine, and the hills will flow with milk; all the ravines of Judah will run with water. A fountain will flow out of the Lord's house and will water the valley of acacias. 19 But Egypt will be desolate, Edom a desert waste, because of violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood. 20 Judah will be inhabited forever and Jerusalem through all generations. 21 Their bloodguilt, which I have not pardoned, I will pardon.' The LORD dwells in Zion!
Zechariah 14:8-11 (NIV) On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half to the eastern sea and half to the western sea, in summer and in winter. 9 The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name. 10 The whole land, from Geba to Rimmon, south of Jerusalem, will become like the Arabah. But Jerusalem will be raised up and remain in its place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate, to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses. 11 It will be inhabited; never again will it be destroyed. Jerusalem will be secure.
2 Timothy 2:12a (NIV) if we endure, we will also reign with him.
Revelation 5:10 (NIV) You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."
Revelation 12:5a (NIV) She gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter.
Revelation 19:15a (NIV) Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter."
Revelation 20:4-6 (NIV) I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 5 (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. 6 Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
Shown above is a series of aerial photographs (approved by the IDF) of Jerusalem, from the perspective of coming from the East while looking West; the perspective that Jesus will have when He returns.
In the last photograph, note that the Golden Gate, or Eastern Gate in the right foreground wall is bricked in. This was bricked in by Suleiman the Magnificent, reportedly to keep the Messiah from entering through it.
Also note that the Golden Gate is off-center from the Dome of the Rock. Many historians and artist’s depictions reflect that the entrance to Herod’s Temple was directly behind the Golden Gate. Today there exists enough room on the Temple Mount for the Third Temple.
Posted by: Helen | May 23, 2008 10:03:38 PM
Virtually all my Florida-based friends and relatives are ecstatic that Obama is finally gone. They thought he'd never leave. He thinks they've forgotten that he actively refused a primary revote that would have been paid for without the use of tax dollars. All of them are Democrats, and not one of them will ever vote for him.
Posted by: Emily | May 23, 2008 10:05:53 PM
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