Yes. We. Did. Barack Obama is MY President

Is it me or is the sun shining a little bit brighter today? Today is a new day and last night, America turned the page on the deep depression that settled over us when George Bush was appointed president in 2000.

Barack Obama is my president. Michelle Obama is my first lady.

I have to repeat these sentences because it still feels surreal. I'm still pinching myself. I was at the rally in downtown Chicago and I had keep asking my friends, "Did this really happen?" Yes it did happen and in one day, the world has changed.

Getting a ticket to the downtown rally was truly a blessing from God because the Obama campaign emailed it to me at 4:23 PM last night. I was preparing to leave to join my friend and canvassing partner Tara as her guest downtown (bless you Tara!). For some reason, the email junkie in me saw 23 messages and made me check my email one more time before I left. I looked and there it was, "Waitlist update" and there was my ticket to the downtown rally. I couldn't believe it, I felt like I'd just received a golden ticket from Willy Wonka to go to his chocolate factory!

With this great opportunity, two more people were invited, I ran to lab to print them out and then I was off. I hopped on the green line and rode into downtown Chicago. After stepping off the train, everything was cool until I walked onto Michigan Ave. The place was bananas and I wanted every Obama shirt that I saw. After meeting up with friends, 4 security checkpoints, airport style metal detector checks and a lot of movement we were in and it was liberating!

It was funny because we were in the center of it all but we only had CNN to rely on. Without my eyes glued to a TV, I felt so unaware of what the news media was saying. My parents gave me updates and we stood next to a guy with a radio but we still were clueless at times because I guess we were in the middle of history. Everytime they called a race we cheered but in my heart I didn't believe it because I was looking for the percentage of precincts reporting as well as the exit polls.

It's funny because although I bought three buttons that declared victory for Obama, I had to see it for myself. First I saw 199 EV's and then 207. I knew that California would give 55 EV's so at 262 EV's we only needed 8 votes to put us over the top. So when Virgina was called I knew it was all over. Virginia was like a symbol for change because not long after that California was called for Obama and then the words that I dreamed to see on the CNN jumbotron, "Projected: Barack Obama, President of the United States!"

The crowd went wild and I screamed at the top of my lungs. I hugged my friends, my canvassing buddies and was vaclempt. I couldn't believe it. And then John McCain conceded. This was really happening! Oh my God, it's really happening. Barack Obama is the president! I called everyone that I could until my phone died. I dedicated my minutes to phonebanking that day but I didn't predict that I would use it until the battery died.

And then it began. The page turned and we bowed our heads for prayer. We prayed together in that crowd and then we said the Pledge of Allegience. I've never recited those words with so much pride for my country before. Yes, I finally feel like this is my country too. And then we sang the Star Spangled Banner and I sang every word with true sincerity in my heart. Next "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by Stevie Wonder and "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" by Jackie Wilson was played. We also heard "Only in America". But when they played "Sweet Home Chicago", I never felt more at home than I did that night. I love my city and last night we were the center of the universe.

Then there was silence and they announced the First family of the United States! I lost my mind and screamed again. I felt so much pride as the Obama family marched across the stage. In that moment, the Obama family was lifted up as a beacon of love and positive family values for all Americans and especially African-Americans to see. We have a new Huxtable example and they are real people. I felt like Black folks finally had a symbol, an example and a leader to follow. I saw Barack and Michelle embrace and I saw her say, "I love you too". Black love is beautiful y'all and it was there for all to see.

And then he made his victory speech and we closed the chapter on the Bush years forever. He set a new tone through his leadership and in one speech healed the nation.

This morning I woke up to NPR and they said it again, President Obama (smile). I went outside to pay the meter and saw that I got a $50 ticket 8 minutes prior. But it didn't matter, Barack Obama is the President of the United States. The flowers outside my apartment were shining brighter and the world is now on the right track.

We have a reason to believe again because with President Obama (I smile every time I type those two words) I see a brighter future ahead.

Today I feel like a normal person again. Like a "Born-again American". I feel like the civil rights that we lost with the Bush administration have been restored. I feel like common sense will rule again and that we now live in a world where anything is possible. Congratulations America! Welcome to a new day and a new world!

How will Obama's tax cut directly affect me?

Roadtrippin' for Obama

Hi all,

My sitemeter tells me that you have been checking out my blog so take a few minutes to check out my first attempt at being a director/producer. I made a video about a recent canvassing trip to Michigan. Let me know what you think!

Please pass this on to people who say they don't know about Barack Obama

Americans want answers not distractions

Yes spare us all because I'm all about action, not distraction.

Obama unplugged part II

Obama unplugged. . .

Ok, I'm not one to promote Faux News but I had to post this interview. It was Obama at his best, one on one blocking punches and givin' it back to O'Reilly. I'll be posting the rest of the interview over the next week.

Don't trust the media--Sarah Palin should not be our VP

***UPDATE*** You can find out more about Palin from the perspective of a Wasilla AK resident here.

This video clip should be enough to show that you can't trust the media. Before McCain's pick was chosen, the pundits were giving the obvious reasons why Palin would not make a good VP. Then immediately after the announcement they've changed their tune? Sounds like they are flip-floppin'! Please research the candidates for yourself and don't trust the media. Disclosure: I'm don't approve of McCain's choice. It scares me to think that Palin would be able to step in if McCain was incapacitated because she has no national or foreign exposure. And no, you cannot compare her to Obama because he has been vetted by 18+ million votes.



I think this choice really betrays how McCain makes tough choices. He uses his instincts (which could be wrong) more than information. His lack of judgement is clearly shown by the fact that he did not really check out the background of Palin before he offered her up for public scrutiny. Now, instead of admitting his mistake, he is stubbornly defending this woman despite her allegations of corruption, flip-floppin' on earmarks and thin resume. Sound familiar? I do not want third Bush term and I hope that you don't either. Please vote Obama/Biden '08!

Barack Obama is MY president!

It's hard to truly express how I feel now that Senator Obama has accepted the nomination to be our next president. After his speech I was proud, I felt secure and safe, I felt satisfied that he addressed the smears and then went on the offensive! And I felt a renewed sense of motivation to volunteer for the campaign again--I took some time off to work on a little thing called my thesis dissertation.

I also appreciated how Senator Obama spoke clearly and directly to the American people. He clearly outlined the policies that will be a priority in his administration. He clearly described that he would pay for it by ending the tax-break policy for the rich and by going through the national budget line by line to cut out the fat. Now this statement really resounded with me because we are paying 10.25% sales tax in Chicago to be able to pay for our politicians relatives to have a job and for police brutality settlements that are in the millions! I know that my local and national governments are not spending my tax dollars correctly so it makes me glad to know that atleast one of them is going to get an audit!

So from now on, I am attributing any claims that "He lacks substance" or "He can't pay for it" to either failure to listen--pay attention America-- or shady attempts to distort his policies for low-information voters.

Last night I witnessed history. I saw Barack Obama become the Democrat's Presidential nominee "not because of the color of his skin, but because of the content of his character."

And for the first time in my adult and young life, I am proud of my country. You see, being raised by Nigerian parents (who are now also US citizens) have instilled in me the need to be proud of my heritage. And despite all the drama, corruption and lack of infrastructure that plagues Nigeria, I am proud of my Nigerian heritage. I've gone home to Nigeria three times now (as recently as this summer) and each time I'm reminded that there is a place that I call home where I will not be discriminated against for my skin tone and that I feel like I am mainstream.

I've never felt that way in the US. I've always felt like African-Americans have been the exception and not the rule in mainstream America. And this feeling is not because we do not make up the majority of the population, it's because the mainstream culture of this country is completely ignorant of what it is like to be Black in America.

But last night, and actually from the day that I started volunteering for Barack Obama, I've actually felt like I was working to improve a country that was mine too. I've met people from all walks of life and we have been unified through our main goal of working to elect Barack Obama as president of the United States of America.

So now, I am proud to be a member of a country where I previously felt like I didn't belong. I'm proud of the citizens that realize that we have a choice and that choice is to make our government work for us, the people.

Thanks for reading this really long post! Please take some time to share your thoughts. Sincerely, Chi-Chi (:

Michelle Obama is my role model and my hero!

Growing up, I've had wonderful role models in my mother and older sisters and in close friends that I've grown up with. I've also had heroes like FloJo who, with her beauty and talent, made me want to be just like her as I pursued track in school. I've also had heroes in my Graduate Dean of students, a female scientist with a family and others. But in this election, I've added another hero/role model to my list. When I first saw Michelle Obama speak last summer, I felt a strong sense of inspiration to do better. She made me feel like nothing is better than devoting your life to the service of others and I was truly inspired by her. Last night she did it again! Unfortunately, the online press is not acknowledging her greatness and so I'm compelled to do so here. Please take a minute to watch her speech again and tell me how you were affected too.

Take care,
Chi(:

They told me to write!

Hey My Peoples!

Here's an update. I just had a meeting with my Thesis committee today where I described the three projects that was working on. At first I was nervous because I didn't know if they would think that I had enough data to constitute a thesis, but luckily I have too much data! (:

Basically I was told to write up the first and second projects and get the first one accepted in to a research journal and then complete the third project as a postdoc once I complete my thesis.

So basically, my committee told me to write up my data, and they will be chapters in my thesis! The experimental drudgery is over, let the writing begin!

Thanks again for your encouragement and your support. Keep praying because your prayers are working. I will keep you updated to let you know the defense date. I'm aiming for august but that will depend on the peer review process so we'll see.

Stay Tuned. . .
Chi-chi

OBAMA! 08! YES WE CAN! YES WE DID!

Hey blog family,

I haven't posted in a while because I have been working fervently in lab and finishing up experiments. I have a penultimate meeting with my thesis committee on June 16th so I pretty much have no life until my committee gives me permission to write my dissertation.

But today I just had to stop and mark this historic day. BARACK OBAMA HAS WON THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION!!!!! He surpassed the number of delegates needed to win!

Last night was surreal. It was so anticlimatic that I couldn't believe that it happened. But when I saw his speech I knew it was true. Obama makes me so proud! I'm proud of this country, I'm proud to support a winner, I'm proud to know that someone who I trust and believe in will be our next president!

I'm just smilin' today and I don't care. I have my "Obama" T-shirt on and it feels good to represent! I hope you all enjoy this day because we've just experienced history!

Well, back to work, I'll keep you posted on my defense date.

Chi(:

My Two Cents. . .

As I listen to the media reaction to Barack Obama's speech on race I am sad, angry and proud. I'm proud because Barack Obama did not compromise himself in the face of considerable political pressure.

I'm angry because the press has minimized his speech to, "Did he reject his pastor or not?" This speech not only revealed more about his philosophy on race and politics it allowed Barack Obama to describe these past events as a distraction. We are being distracted from the issues and the more the media keeps this up the more people are looking away from problems that are real in their life.

I'm sad because in order to understand the situation fully people have to actually believe Barack Obama when he says that these sermon snippets do not represent the pastor or his church. But how will people believe that when all they see are these continuous clips of inflammatory speech? They would actually have to take Barack Obama at his word, research the church and the pastor and come to their own conclusions. But I'm sad because I don't think the American people want to do this. It's too easy to watch TV and let their opinions be formed by what they see in the media. But looking at those clips is like looking at a red spot on a white suit and calling the suit red.

If Barack Obama's relationship with his church and pastor are what people use to decide whether he should be president, then I have and am losing faith in the American people. I'm not sure we deserve Barack Obama's talent if it has come to this. What I do know is that I'm glad he took a stand for what he knows is true. This church is not racist and Barack Obama is not racist either. It's better that he maintains his character and lose the race than cave to political pressure, compromise himself and lose the race.

What happens next? I think that he will go back to talking about the issues but lets hope that this speech ends the discussion of his church and pastor. Judge Barack Obama for who he is--study him and his policies. But don't make assumptions about his pastor and then project your incorrect conclusions on him.

A more perfect union. . .

Here is the speech that Barack Obama made in Philly today. I'd like to give my comments later but I would like to hear your reaction first. Lemme know whatcha think!

I have an announcement. . .

Yesterday, I applied to graduate in the coming spring quarter!

In 70 days I have to:

1) Have a final thesis committee meeting and get permission to write up.

-So most of my experiments should be finished, I'm thinking by early april--This is tough because I keep thinking about questions that I want to answer and experiments that I can add in a short time! But I know that I can expand on those ideas after I finish and do a little transition post-doc in my current lab.
-In the meantime, I'm writing a review that will be published with my boss (first chapter of my dissertation).
-I'm working on a journal article that will describe my data (one or two chapters in my thesis)
-I'm compiling my data thus far--I have a lot, I didn't realize!
-And I'm praying for strength, I see a lot of long days in my future.

2) Submit my dissertation by April 30th (first draft)

-I want this to be my final draft, there will probably be changes after my defense
-I'll keep you posted on my defense date!

3) Submit a final draft of my dissertation by May 21st
-That's it, thesis defense done, dissertation signed off by my advisor and committee, it all has to be in, formatting changes made, that's it!

4) Walk and be "hooded" on June 13th!

I knew this time would come but it easily felt that it never would! I'm scared and excited at the same time, but it's time. . .I can't wait!

Talk to ya soon, and please keep me in your prayers, I need all the support I can get!
Chi(:

Finally, The press speaks out.

Keith Olbermann confronted Senator Hillary Clinton in a ten-minute "Special Comment," saying that he was not endorsing Barack Obama but that "events insist" that he speak and stand against her "tepid response" to the controversial remarks of Geraldine Ferraro wherein she said that Obama wouldn't have been as successful if he were not black.

Check out the video here.

Although I agree that race may play a role for some voters, I DO NOT condone Ferraro's comments NOR do I believe that Obama's lead in delegates and states is because he's African-American. There's something about the way he runs his campaign. It has themes of unity, integrity, and giving political power back to the American people. I don't know about you but his campaign and his character make me an Obama supporter. What do you think about Ferraro's remarks?

Obama is ready to be Commander in Chief

Dylan Loewe

The Case for Obama's Readiness

Posted March 10, 2008 | 08:57 AM (EST)
Hillary Clinton's success in Texas and Ohio suggest that questioning Barack Obama's readiness to lead may be a tactic that can resonate with voters. Though exit polling data from Wisconsin and other recent state primaries had suggested that voters saw Obama and Clinton as equally capable to be commander in chief, new numbers reveal a shift. A Newsweek poll now shows Clinton beating Obama on readiness with a 12-point margin.

The poll also finds that only four percent of Democratic primary voters view national security as their top priority. But if Clinton continues to make national security the centerpiece of her campaign, we may see those numbers begin to increase.

Much of the media views Obama as facing a delicate and unique challenge. It will be difficult, they argue, for him to repudiate her attacks without appearing to have abdicated the high ground. For the most part, this portrayal is overblown. The last six months of the Democratic race have included serious and sustained negative attacks from the Clinton campaign; throughout all of it, Obama has been able to attack swiftly from a defensive position without undercutting the rationale of his candidacy, or damaging his persona.

Yet these new attacks do bring with them a sense of urgency. Hillary Clinton has displayed a surprising willingness to paint her Democratic rival as less qualified than the Republican nominee. Her success won't do much to deliver her the nomination, now nearly out of reach. But it may help produce vulnerabilities in Obama's armor, each of which will be meticulously exploited by John McCain. As a result, Obama must respond quickly, making an honest case for his readiness.

But if he is to convince the voters of his readiness to lead, he must first define what it means to be ready.

The presidency requires a vast knowledge base, not just of policy, but of philosophy and history. Each decision requires a distinct framework of thinking, one that has been shaped by collective wisdom. Surely Barack Obama meets this test -- the Harvard Law Review editor, turned constitutional law professor, turned United States Senator. Obama brings to bear a deep understanding of the world around him.

The president must also be capable of asking thorough questions to his advisers, the only real tool for analyzing the validity of disparate arguments. A knowledge base is a prerequisite for such an ability, but it is not sufficient to guarantee it. One must be able to connect what, to some, may seem unconnected, to draw analogies to history and politics that help frame the decision. It requires instinct and perspective, precision and insight. Obama's decisionmaking framework, as described by Cass Sunstein of University of Chicago, is thorough and non-ideological. He is "a careful and even-handed analyst of law and policy, unusually attentive to multiple points of view."

Readiness also requires a coolness under pressure, the ability to stay even-tempered, to be unflappable in a crisis. Neither Clinton nor Obama have had the authority to make decisions even remotely close to those within the power of the president. That is a distinction reserved to only 41 people since George Washington, one of the many reasons to discount a candidate's claims to experience.

But Obama's temperament on the campaign trail does reveal, to some extent, how he responds to pressure. Without exception, Obama has exhibited a calmness, an assured self-confidence that falls well short of arrogance. He is resolute and measured whether winning or losing, and has stayed emotionally intact throughout. If the campaign is a yard-stick for the presidency, Obama is ready.

Armed with a knowledge base, strong instincts, a questioning spirit, and an even demeanor, a president still cannot be ready without judgment. A president must have the ability to gather all that is needed to make a decision. But ultimately, they must make the right one. There can simply be no better metric for judging a presidency. To date, Obama has displayed an almost prophetic judgment.

He was right on the Iraq war in 2002. His judgment was based on a working understanding of Middle East geopolitics, as well as non-ideological instincts and the willingness to ask pointed questions. If there are weapons of mass destruction, but we don't know where they are, what will happen to them when we destroy the government that controls them? Iraq and Iran have balanced each other's power in the region. Will Iran's strength and influence expand when we create a power vacuum? What happens after we gain control of the country? Is there any way to avoid an occupation?

His questions received answers that solidified his opposition.

He has shown similar foresight in other global policy decisions. He questioned whether the U.S. relationship with Pervez Musharraf was the most effective means of dealing with Pakistan. Months later, his concerns have been validated as the U.S. finds itself on the wrong side of a Democratic revolution. He spoke of the need to target senior al Qaeda leadership in Pakistan, even without Musharraf's approval. Recently, the U.S. succeeded at doing just that, taking out the third-highest ranking al Qaeda official. He was right to question the Bush administration's saber-rattling toward Iran, once again vindicated by a National Intelligence Estimate that found Bush's case to be far overstated. He has proven, time and again, that his global worldview is sound and sophisticated, and that he has the tools to make the right decisions. In terms of judgment, Obama is clearly ready.

The readiness debate will no doubt continue. But from any honest perspective, the answer to Hillary Clinton's threshold question is clear. Can Barack Obama be an effective commander in chief?

Yes he can.

Wake up America, we are smarter than fear.

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Obaminize your vocabulary

Hey y'all,
Here's alittle somethin' somthin' for fun. Let me know if its an "Obamination"--ouch I can't believe I typed that!

Chi (:

Chi-chi for Obama!

Hey peoples,

A friend sent me a cute link for "Cats for Obama", and guess what I found. . .


Just wanted to share (: Updates (birthday, Obama, graduating) to come soon!

Hey! Please vote on Tuesday, it really does count!

Hi fam,

I went to St. Louis yesterday to walk door to door and promote Obama's campaign for president. It was so cool to talk to people one on one! The first person I talked tried to give me the run around for 20 minutes but I had the come back to every retort. One comment really struck me. He was like, "Don't they want to kill him? What about those people who were disenfranchised; whose votes didn't count?"

My response was, "Obama ain't scared! But more importantly, he is risking his life to do this, please keep in mind that he is committed to his campaign." I also said, "I know that there was disenfranchisement and in Chicago, Obama worked as a civil rights attorney for people whose votes were disenfranchised. But I know one thing for sure, if you do not vote, your vote will not be counted."

It was so invigorating to get out and see people face to face, I had a lot of fun. I also have a cool video to share. Check it out and let me know what you think. Click here for will.i.am's reason for putting it together.

Holla!
Chi(:



Cool video check it out!

An inspiring story, please read and share.

Hi all,

I know my blog has been heavy on Obama info but I hope it's not turning you off. If it isn't please leave a comment and tell me because I'm starting to feel a little lonely here by my lonesome (; Hopefully this story will be just enough to inspire you, if not about Barack Obama, then about the power of the human spirit. Enjoy.

Why do I want Obama to be president cont...

I hate to quote the current Bush but, Obama is "a uniter not a divider". I didn't get a chance to watch the debate in SC tonight but after reading comments on ABC's website, I had to post about a comment made by a Republican:

I watched this debate as I have all of the previous debates. It's getting punchy in there all right...but we knew it would especially with a Clinton (or should I make that plural) in the mix...I appreciate Chuck Todd's comment that Hillary "rarely answers a charge directly"...The only thing Chuck is you should change the word "rarely" to never...The Clinton's game plan IS never answer directly, choosing to carefully word answers without subject and verb and few adjectives using words and phrases right out of the latest opinion poll...Course I guess, it depends on what the meaning of the word "is" is....On Obama, I understand his "anger" so to speak, but in my opinion it was justified...I like the guy, and quite frankly, this long time Republican voter (me) is seriously thinking about voting for Obama for President...I can't remember the last time I voted for a Democrat, but he thinks out of the box, and I liked his brave statements about Reagan this past week. We need a President who thinks BIG, reaches across all aisles for support in Congress....Demo's and Rep's can ONLY fix what needs to be fixed by coming together, which would never be the Clinton way of doing things....She prefers to hit the people over the head with a hammer until they are knocked out or give up from the pain...The country needs to wake up and give Obama the chance of a lifetime...He seems like the only one with a fresh vision of our country and what America can become with the proper respect and dedication.

John Dewey (Sent Tuesday, January 22, 2008 12:01 AM)

Obama can bring people together and make Republicans take a second look. This is why I can't be for Hillary--I don't think the entire nation would get behind her and vote for her. It'll be Democrats vs. Republicans. With Obama, people will actually have to think before they vote (what a concept!). I just had to share--and by the way, I'm an Independent voter (just in case you were curious).

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Obama spoke at Dr. King's church, Ebenezer Baptist, in Atlanta yesterday. Here he speaks of unity--I think King would have been proud to see this speech. Check it out!

Why am I supporting Barack Obama (You may ask)?

(Shameless hair pic--it is a partial hair blog afterall and this was a good hair day!)

Am I one of those people who are impressed by his oratory skills? Is it just hype? Am I jumping on the bandwagon? NO! As a scientist, I'm trained to be skeptical. I've read up on his take on the issues. Actually, I believe in his vision for the country. He is truly for the people.

Check out an excerpt on Obama's Economic Plan for the country:

Work/Family Balance

Obama will double funding for after-school programs, expand the Family Medical Leave Act, provide low-income families with a refundable tax credit to help with their child-care expenses, and encourage flexible work schedules.

• Expand the Family and Medical Leave Act: The FMLA covers only certain employees of employers with 50 or more employees. Obama will expand it to cover businesses with 25 or more employees. He will expand the FMLA to cover more purposes as well, including allowing workers to take leave for elder care needs; allowing parents up to 24 hours of leave each year to participate in their children’s academic activities; and expanding FMLA to cover leave for employees to address domestic violence.
• Encourage States to Adopt Paid Leave: As president, Obama will initiate a strategy to encourage all 50 states to adopt paid-leave systems. Obama will provide a $1.5 billion fund to assist states with start-up costs and to help states offset the costs for employees and employers.
• Expand High-Quality Afterschool Opportunities: Obama will double funding for the main federal support for afterschool programs, the 21st Century Learning Centers program, to serve a million more children. Obama will include measures to maximize performance and effectiveness across grantees nationwide.
• Expand the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit: The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit provides too little relief to families that struggle to afford child care expenses. Obama will reform the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit by making it refundable and allowing low-income families to receive up to a 50 percent credit for their child care expenses.
• Protect Against Caregiver Discrimination: Workers with family obligations often are discriminated against in the workplace. Obama will enforce the recently-enacted Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines on caregiver discrimination.
• Expand Flexible Work Arrangements: Obama will create a program to inform businesses about the benefits of flexible work schedules; help businesses create flexible work opportunities; and increase federal incentives for telecommuting. Obama will also make the federal government a model employer in terms of adopting flexible work schedules and permitting employees to request flexible arrangements.

He truly does care and he doesn't have to cry to show it (;
Hope this piques your interest.
Chi(:

YES WE CAN!

This phrase was on the Obama website as well as this message:

"When faced with impossible odds, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people.

Yes we can.

This campaign has always been about building a different kind of politics. We don't take money from lobbyists or political action committees, and we're going to build a broad base of individual donors to ensure that this campaign answers to no one but the people."

Obama is not giving up and he's starting a new message (because everyone is already using the message that he started with--"change"). Obama wants YOU to get involved in politics. Not just in voting, he wants YOU involved after the election. The man is a genius! He wants US to join him in pressuring Washington to pass reforms on healthcare coverage, education and more. He can get it done. He can mobilize the American people to be involved in the laws that are made. There is no one else right now who can mobilize and inspire people more than Barack Obama.

The race has just begun, hold on to your hats, it's about to get interesting. . .

When is 3% a large number?

When it's enough to beat Barack Obama in New Hampshire. So close! One thing I don't appreciate the negative anti-hype. The Obama phenomenon is real and I'm tired of the press undercutting it. When John Kerry won Iowa-as an underdog-the press didn't question it.

Everyone is critiquing Obama's experience but I don't see how Hillary can be the one. She is so abrasive, I am sure she will divide the nation in a national contest. Obama is more electable because he can pull Republicans and Independents. I know because I've seen Republicans come to the Chicago headquarters and volunteer for Barack! Two more states are left before super Tuesday and I think that the key will be to increase exposure to Barack and get on the offensive. I'm still volunteering, I'm still in it to win it because I believe in this man.

I think that people can expect the same ol' same ol' from Hillary but we can go above and beyond with Barack!

Peace!

Obama! 08! OBAMA WINS IOWA!!!

Just in case you didn't know. . . Barack Obama brought his A game and won! This a historical moment right now, we have a viable African-American candidate that can be president! It's not even about him being Black, or Biracial or even Dick Cheney's distant cousin. It's about selecting someone who can bring this country together and put the people back in power. I'm fired up, I'm ready to go! Are you? Just in case you don't know about Barack, here's a quick video.



What can you do? Check out his website here and get to know him. Register to vote, and vote for him in your primary! I've never been so inspired by someone who motivates people from all walks of life to participate in the political process. I honestly believe that Barack Obama can shake this country from it's apathetic trance.

But the battle is not over. New Hampshire is this coming Tuesday (1/8/08) and then 22 Democratic primaries will take place on February 5th. It may be a battle to the end, but Barack has just received a boost that can give him the nomination!

Until next time!
Chi(: