Bright new star describes our next prez

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Registered: 07-27-2004
Bright new star describes our next prez
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Wed, 07-28-2004 - 1:28pm
BTW, if you haven't heard anything about Barack Obama, you should get out more...he WILL be in the history books of the future!


"John Kerry understands the ideals of community, faith, and service, because they've defined his life. From his heroic service in Vietnam to his years as prosecutor and lieutenant governor, through two decades in the United States Senate, he has devoted himself to this country. Again and again, we've seen him make tough choices when easier ones were available. His values and his record affirm what is best in us.

John Kerry believes in an America where hard work is rewarded. So instead of offering tax breaks to companies shipping jobs overseas, he'll offer them to companies creating jobs here at home.

John Kerry believes in an America where all Americans can afford the same health coverage our politicians in Washington have for themselves.

John Kerry believes in energy independence, so we aren't held hostage to the profits of oil companies or the sabotage of foreign oil fields.

John Kerry believes in the constitutional freedoms that have made our country the envy of the world, and he will never sacrifice our basic liberties nor use faith as a wedge to divide us.

And John Kerry believes that in a dangerous world, war must be an option sometimes, but it should never be the first option."

- Barack Obama, Illinois' Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate, Democratic National Convention, Boston, MA, 7/27/04

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/07/27/dems.obama.transcript/index.html

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Registered: 03-24-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 2:36pm
I was absolutely dazzled by Obama!! I stated in another thread, while listening to him I just know he is going to go far!! He is educated, brilliant, a very good speaker, and has a good head on his shoulders. Definately an asset here in Illinois!
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Registered: 04-22-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 3:01pm
I heard him too. He was fabulous. I think he is definitely going to be big. Good luck to him in elections.
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Registered: 06-17-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 6:28pm
He is an excellent speaker and

Renee ~~~

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Registered: 08-31-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 7:20pm
I heard an interview with Obama several months ago, and was indeed impressed. However, in the interview, he came off much more moderate than what I am finding his positions to actually be presently. He is a very good speaker though. Now that it looks as though he will be filling Republican Peter Fitzgeralds Senate seat from Illinois, I hope to learn much more about him.
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Registered: 04-16-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 7:44pm
I was very impressed and hope he runs for president in the future!