TRANSCRIPT: President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address
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President Barack Obama Delivers Inaugural Address at US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Jan. 20, 2009
Full transcript as prepared for delivery of President Barack Obama's inaugural remarks on Jan. 20, 2009, at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
The 44th president delivers his inaugural address outside of the U.S. Capitol.
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My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Bush for his service to our nation, as well as the generosity and cooperation he has shown throughout this transition.
Forty-four Americans have now taken the presidential oath. The words have been spoken during rising tides of prosperity and the still waters of peace. Yet, every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because We the People have remained faithful to the ideals of our forbearers, and true to our founding documents.
So it has been. So it must be with this generation of Americans.
That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.
These are the indicators of crisis, subject to data and statistics. Less measurable but no less profound is a sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights.
Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many.
They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America - they will be met. On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.
On this day, we come to proclaim an end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas, that for far too long have strangled our politics.
We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.
In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.
For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.
For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.
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Full remarks of President Barack Obama's inaugural address.
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For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn. Time and again these men and women struggled and sacrificed and worked till their hands were raw so that we might live a better life. They saw America as bigger than the sum of our individual ambitions; greater than all the differences of birth or wealth or faction.
This is the journey we continue today. We remain the most prosperous, powerful nation on Earth. Our workers are no less productive than when this crisis began. Our minds are no less inventive, our goods and services no less needed than they were last week or last month or last year. Our capacity remains undiminished. But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions - that time has surely passed. Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America.
For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act - not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together. We will restore science to its rightful place, and wield technology's wonders to raise health care's quality and lower its cost. We will harness the sun and the winds and the soil to fuel our cars and run our factories. And we will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age. All this we can do. And all this we will do.
Now, there are some who question the scale of our ambitions - who suggest that our system cannot tolerate too many big plans. Their memories are short. For they have forgotten what this country has already done; what free men and women can achieve when imagination is joined to common purpose, and necessity to courage.
What the cynics fail to understand is that the ground has shifted beneath them - that the stale political arguments that have consumed us for so long no longer apply. The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works - whether it helps families find jobs at a decent wage, care they can afford, a retirement that is dignified. Where the answer is yes, we intend to move forward. Where the answer is no, programs will end. And those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.
Nor is the question before us whether the market is a force for good or ill. Its power to generate wealth and expand freedom is unmatched, but this crisis has reminded us that without a watchful eye, the market can spin out of control - and that a nation cannot prosper long when it favors only the prosperous. The success of our economy has always depended not just on the size of our Gross Domestic Product, but on the reach of our prosperity; on our ability to extend opportunity to every willing heart - not out of charity, but because it is the surest route to our common good.
As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals. Our Founding Fathers, faced with perils we can scarcely imagine, drafted a charter to assure the rule of law and the rights of man, a charter expanded by the blood of generations. Those ideals still light the world, and we will not give them up for expedience's sake. And so to all other peoples and governments who are watching today, from the grandest capitals to the small village where my father was born: know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman, and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and that we are ready to lead once more.
Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint.
We are the keepers of this legacy. Guided by these principles once more, we can meet those new threats that demand even greater effort - even greater cooperation and understanding between nations. We will begin to responsibly leave Iraq to its people, and forge a hard-earned peace in Afghanistan. With old friends and former foes, we will work tirelessly to lessen the nuclear threat, and roll back the specter of a warming planet. We will not apologize for our way of life, nor will we waver in its defense, and for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken; you cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.
For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers. We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we have tasted the bitter swill of civil war and segregation, and emerged from that dark chapter stronger and more united, we cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself; and that America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace.
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect.
To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.
To the people of poor nations, we pledge to work alongside you to make your farms flourish and let clean waters flow; to nourish starved bodies and feed hungry minds. And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect. For the world has changed, and we must change with it.
As we consider the road that unfolds before us, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Americans who, at this very hour, patrol far-off deserts and distant mountains. They have something to tell us today, just as the fallen heroes who lie in Arlington whisper through the ages.
We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment - a moment that will define a generation - it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.
For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. It is the kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our darkest hours. It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.
Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our success depends - hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism - these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility - a recognition, on the part of every American, that we have duties to ourselves, our nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our character, than giving our all to a difficult task.
This is the price and the promise of citizenship.
This is the source of our confidence - the knowledge that God calls on us to shape an uncertain destiny.
This is the meaning of our liberty and our creed - why men and women and children of every race and every faith can join in celebration across this magnificent mall, and why a man whose father less than sixty years ago might not have been served at a local restaurant can now stand before you to take a most sacred oath.
So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America's birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our nation ordered these words be read to the people:
"Let it be told to the future world...that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive...that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet [it]."
America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.
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date: Tues. Jan 20, 2009
subject: FULL TRANSCRIPT: President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
Fw: Update from Sen. Cardin on Inaugural Tickets
From: Senator Ben Cardin - Do not reply to this message
Subject: Update from Sen. Cardin on Inaugural Tickets
To: jbatec@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 3:32 PM
THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL BE A HISTORIC EVENT
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--- On Thu, 11/20/08, Senator Ben Cardin - Do not reply to this message wrote:
Dear Judy:
Thank you for contacting my office about tickets to the Inauguration. January 20, 2009 will be a historic event as millions of Marylanders - and Americans across the country - witness the Inauguration of Barack Obama as President and Joseph Biden as Vice President of the United States . Because of our close proximity to our Nation's Capital, requests to Maryland Congressional offices for free tickets to the swearing-in ceremony have been astronomical. To date, my office has received nearly 55,000 individual requests for tickets.
As you can imagine, the requests for tickets far exceed the availability. It is expected that each Senate and House offices will have less than 400 tickets to distribute and those will be primarily for standing areas on the National Mall.
For those who have requested tickets from my office, your name will be entered into a random drawing. I will contact everyone who has requested tickets via e-mail sometime in January updating you about ticket availability. I also will continue to send updates about Inaugural events as information becomes available.
For those who do not receive congressional tickets to the Inauguration, sections of the National Mall and Inaugural Parade route will be open to the public and will not require tickets. We expect that large-screen televisions and audio speakers will be placed throughout the Mall so that as many people as possible can hear and see this historic event. Also, please keep in mind that if the weather is inclement, the outdoor Inaugural events may be cancelled and the swearing-in ceremony will take place inside the U.S. Capitol with only family members of the President-elect and Vice President-elect, members of Congress, members of the U.S. Supreme Court, and other officials in attendance.
A word of caution: We all have seen recent media reports about people selling tickets over the Internet. I want to remind everyone that tickets to the swearing-in ceremony are free and will primarily be distributed by congressional offices. No tickets to the swearing-in ceremony are available yet and they will not be distributed before mid-January. Anyone who claims to have tickets to the swearing-in for sale is not being truthful. In addition, eBay has banned the sale of swearing-in ceremony tickets on its websites, including eBay, StubHub and Kijiji.
The President-elect also will form a Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC), which will be responsible for all balls, galas, receptions, parties and the official Inaugural Day parade. Ticket requests for these events should be directed to the PIC. Its website is: http://www.change.gov/learn/inauguration/ . Information on these events will be updated by the PIC as it becomes available.
Whether you are able to attend the swearing-in ceremony in person or whether you watch it on TV with family and friends, this will be a historic experience for all Americans and for our nation.
Sincerely,
Senator Benjamin L. Cardin
Please visit my website at http://cardin.senate.gov to sign up for my e-newsletter.
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Folks,
This is the forward information to understand the position of the Inauguration ticket, I have received a lot of inquiries. Again, tickets are not FOR SALE. To those who have received formal invitation or have their own connection to attend from out of the the State and Overseas must make sure they confirm their hotel bookings otherwise most hotels in DC and Maryland are already booked to the full.
People can also follow-up with their respective Senators at their respective States. I am still making consultations incase something comes up I will forward, keep you posted and pass on the information.
Please pass on information to friends and relatives.
Thanks,
Judy Miriga
USA
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Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:02:10 -0800 [11/20/2008 04:02:10 PM CST]
From: Judy Miriga
Subject: Fw: Update from Sen. Cardin on Inaugural Tickets
Re: From Obama
On 11/6/08, john maina wrote:
I've just been elected president of a global super power after struggling to make it for 47 years, Somewhere in the forgotten part of the world I hear a third world country which calls me 'our son" is having a holiday to celebrate the significance my election will have on their destiny. Isn't it ironic that this people whose only contribution in my life has been to Impregnate my mother and run away should suddenly be asking me to save them.
Yours Truly
Barack.
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Maina,
Would he stand at a Democratic Convention to accept nomination and mention his Kenyan roots. I don't think he would do that if he felt that low. We might look at issues differently here but one thing is that almost all of us (except you) are proud of Barack Obama Jr. and Kenya by extension.
Don't you think this year has been a good one for Kenya despite January? No politician died in August, our sports teams have done us proud and now everyone is flocking Kogelo to see Obama's roots. you've got to love your country!
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Felix Otiato
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From: Felix Otiato
Subject: Re: From Obama
Fw; Obama campaign finances
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 22:50:02 -0800 (PST)
From: odhiambo okecth
Subject: Fw; Obama campaign finances
There is one thing that I have learnt from the Obama campaigns; the power of mass mobilization.
At KCDN, as we approach 5th December 2008, can we mobilize as many friends as possible to be of help to our cause?
I want to believe that we will all be happy sharing the joy of
Christmas and New Year festivities with our families in the full
knowledge that we have equally brought happiness to some child who
otherwise could have had no access to the tools needed for going to
school.
As we celebrate with Barrack Obama on the expected landslide win in the
US elections today, let us spare a moment in reflection, about that
Child who needs to go to school courtesy of Free Primary Education as
offered by the Government of Kenya, but misses on text books, exercise
books, stationery, and does not have a school bag, shoes nor uniform.
Together, we can make it happen. Let us unite in our diversity for the
sake of the future of all our children. Therein, we will help create
change we can all believe in.
Odhiambo T Oketch,
KCDN Nairobi
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--- On Sun, 11/2/08, Marianne Markowitz, BarackObama.com wrote:
From: Marianne Markowitz, BarackObama.com
Subject: Obama campaign finances
Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 6:33 PM
I'm the Chief Financial Officer for Barack Obama's campaign. I track the donations coming in and the expenses going out.
I asked for the opportunity to write to you directly so that I could try to explain what's happening right now.
This weekend the McCain campaign said they would outspend us by $10 million in the final days.
This is on top of recent news that, as of October 15th, our opponents
had $20 million more in the bank than our campaign and the DNC combined.
We knew the McCain campaign was saving its resources for a last-minute
blitz, and now we know just how much they'll pour into it.
No matter what, we need to match what our opponents are spending in the
final stretch. We can't slow down between now and Election Day.
If you give today -- any amount -- you could be one of 5 first-time
donors who will have a front row seat for the big Election Night event
in Chicago with Barack.
Make a donation of $5 or more right now:
There's no doubt about it, supporters like you have fundamentally
changed how presidential campaigns are funded. You drive this campaign.
That's why Barack wants you to be there on Election Night as the results come in.
If you're selected, we'll fly you and a guest in and put you up in a
hotel. You'll go backstage at the big event and -- no matter what
happens -- you'll have a front row seat to history as we celebrate the
supporters who got us over the finish line.
Any donation counts -- whatever you can afford. Make a donation of $5
or more before midnight Sunday and you could have a front row seat to
history on Election Night:
https://donate.barackobama.com/frontrow
These last 2 days, we have to redouble our efforts. And we're counting on you more than ever before.
Let's make this happen.
Thanks,
MM
Marianne Markowitz
Chief Financial Officer
Obama for America
P.S. -- If you can't make a donation, you can help get us across the finish line by volunteering to help get out the vote:
http://my.barackobama.com/november
Joe Biden to be at campaign rally in Dayton Ohio Friday
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Hello: The economy hit a new low this week, and in every part of the country, people The recent financial disasters -- from the collapse of Fannie Mae and Freddie More than 600,000 Americans have lost their jobs since January. Home foreclosures John McCain's campaign is doing everything it can to focus attention on false I need your help to get the conversation back on track. I recorded a two-minute TV ad about our economy and my plan to solve this  For eight years, Bush-McCain economic policies have favored reckless deregulation More of the same failed ideas are not going to solve our economic problems. I'm calling for a $1,000 tax break for middle-class families -- not just I'm proposing a second stimulus package to save over one million jobs and And I'll end the "anything goes" culture on Wall Street with real regulation. This is no ordinary time, and it shouldn't be an ordinary election. Help Please watch the video and share it with your friends today: http://my.barackobama.com/economyvideo Thanks for helping to bring the change this country needs, Barack  |
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Midnight deadline
This week, we saw the stark differences between Barack Obama and John McCain on the economy.Â
With Wall Street in crisis and families struggling, Barack offered a solid plan to strengthen the middle class, including tax cuts for nearly all Americans. John McCain continued the same old politics -- lying about Barack's plan and offering more of the same George Bush policies, including more tax breaks for Big Oil and no solutions for working families.
It's time for that kind of politics to change. And thanks to supporters like you, our movement has grown by more than 50,000 new donors this week. Now we're within reach of a new goal -- 100,000 new donors by midnight tonight.
With just 45 days left before the election, your support will affect crucial decisions about infrastructure in key battleground states. A donation now could have a big impact on voter registration and Get Out The Vote operations -- so please don't wait if you're planning to give.
And if you make your first online donation today, your gift will go twice as far. A previous donor has promised to match every dollar you donate.
A matched donation of $5 becomes $10, a donation of $25 becomes $50, and a donation of $50 will become $100.
Show your support before midnight tonight and double your impact:
https://donate.barackobama.com/newgoal4a
Thanks for everything you are doing,
David
David Plouffe
Campaign Manager
Obama for America
Donate: https://donate.barackobama.com/newgoal4a
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Subject:Â Midnight deadline
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Hello: They sneered at the idea that people like you can play a crucial role in turning this country around. The Republicans just don't get it. Our movement was built by ordinary people working together in their communities -- and that's how we're going to win on Election Day. We have a new tool called Neighbor to Neighbor that makes it easier than ever to connect with potential supporters in your community. It allows you to reach out to your fellow voters by making phone calls or knocking on doors -- the choice is yours. Learn more and start making a difference in your neighborhood right now: Barack is making history by competing in every corner of the country. It's an aggressive strategy, and only you can make it work. No one knows your community better than you -- and no one is better suited to strengthen our movement from the bottom up. No prior experience is required. Neighbor to Neighbor gives you a list of potential supporters in your community, suggested topics to talk about, and an easy way to report back on who you've contacted. With less than nine weeks till Election Day, we need to act now. Reach out in your community and build this movement for change: You've owned this campaign from the very start. By making a few phone calls or knocking on a few doors today, you'll own it more than ever before. Thanks, Jon Jon Carson |
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Fwd: Sign up for Camp Obama in Illinois
--- On Sat, 9/6/08, Steve Hildebrand, BarackObama.com illinois@barackobama.com wrote:
From: Steve Hildebrand, BarackObama.com illinois@barackobama.com
Subject: Fwd: Sign up for Camp Obama in Illinois
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1:46 PM
Hello --
I wanted to get in touch with you again about the upcoming Camp Obama sessions we're holding in Illinois.
As you might have heard, John McCain and his Republican surrogates used their convention to attack Barack and disparage his work as a community organizer.
What they don't get is that ordinary people working together built this movement for change and will lead our campaign to victory in November.
That's why we've had such an amazing response to our Camp Obama sessions so far.
Supporters of all ages and backgrounds, some new to politics and some seasoned veterans, have expressed tremendous enthusiasm for the opportunity to learn the basic organizing principles of this movement and become Deputy Field Organizers in battleground states.
We can't do this without you, and there is still time to sign up. Learn more and apply for a Camp Obama session now.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve Hildebrand
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America
-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Carson
Subject: Sign up for Camp Obama in Illinois
Hello,
I want to tell you about an exciting program we're launching in Illinois. It's called Camp Obama.
During this two-day session, people like you will be taking their support for this movement to the next level by learning the organizing principles that this campaign and our movement for change are built on.
Camp Obama attendees will receive real world organizing experience that will have a direct impact on this election. Graduates of Camp Obama will go on to become Deputy Field Organizers who will lead this campaign to victory in crucial battleground states around the country.
Find out more about this exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in this movement for change.
By participating in Camp Obama, you'll get the kind of experience that Barack got as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago, where he learned that real change happens from the bottom up.
That experience transformed Barack's life and made him who he is today.
Camp Obama is your chance to put those very same principles into action -- to win this election and to strengthen democracy in communities around the country.
After completing the program, you'll be required to work as a Deputy Field Organizer in a battleground state where you'll be organizing supporters and helping lead our grassroots Get Out The Vote operation.
Apply for a spot at a Camp Obama near you and become a leader in our movement for change:
http://il.barackobama.com/CampObamaIL
This campaign relies on the passion and enthusiasm of ordinary supporters, but it needs leaders who can organize those supporters and turn their enthusiasm into votes on Election Day.
Camp Obama is your chance to step up and become a leader in this movement.
Thanks,
Jon
Jon Carson
National Field Director
Obama for America
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Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 17:53:36 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Fwd: Sign up for Camp Obama in Illinois
What you didn’t see this week
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Hello: John McCain and the Republicans had all week to make their case -- The whole Republican convention went by without offering a single idea about People noticed. In the last 24 hours, more people donated to this campaign Barack is making clear what this election should be about. At a campaign
We learned just this morning that unemployment jumped to its highest rate John McCain can talk all he wants about change, but he has voted with George Here are a few of the responses we received from voters who watched the "This is one Republican for Obama that knows 100% now that I made the right "Republicans like Palin, Giuliani, and Romney can engage in red-meat partisan "What the Republicans displayed ... is more of the same old thing -- unproductive Watch Barack's response to the Republican convention, and join these folks https://donate.barackobama.com/realissues1 Thanks for everything you're doing, David David Plouffe |
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Neighborhood Team Leaders in Ohio
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Hello:
With only 60 days left until Election Day, and early voting starting in We'll be counting on our Neighborhood Team Leaders to reach out to friends, We've made a short video of Ohioans like you organizing with their neighborhood http://oh.barackobama.com/OHntl This week, we've seen the Republicans mock grassroots organizing and -- But all across the state, our Neighborhood Team Leaders are proving them As an Ohioan, you know how crucial our state is, and how a few votes can No experience is required. Our staff will provide you with everything you Sign up now to be a Neighborhood Team Leader and spread Barack's message http://oh.barackobama.com/OHntl We can't do this without you. Thanks, Jackie Jackie Bray Visit: http://OH.BarackObama.com | Email: mailto:Ohio@BarackObama.com |
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McCain’s speech
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Hello: John McCain just accepted the Republican nomination and adopted After days of negative attacks -- and no mention of real proposals to fix Well, not if we have anything to say about it. Across this nation, people like you have joined this movement because you Step up at this crucial moment and make a donation of $5 or more to change https://donate.barackobama.com/changeweneed After the last eight years, it's up to you to keep America's promise alive. The American people deserve more than a 10% chance at change. No matter what McCain says, we can't bring about change by relying on the Show the McCain campaign that people coming together, giving what they can https://donate.barackobama.com/changeweneed Thanks for everything you're doing, Joe |
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