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President-Elect Barack Obama is the best thing to come along in a very long time. He is intelligent, sincere, and will be the one to get this country back on track, and get our allies back again. Thank God we will finally have a smart person in the White House who will work for us, the people of this great nation...the United States of America!!! I am so proud and can't wait till he takes office. He is a go-getter and an honest man who will always try to do the right things for our country and it's people.
Barack ObamaBarack Obama (46, Democrat) grew up in Hawaii with his mother. His father was born and raised in a village in Kenya, and returned there after attending the University of Hawaii. His mother grew up in small-town Kansas. While at Harvard Law School, Barack became the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review. After graduating in 1991, he practiced law in Chicago as a civil rights attorney and taught constitutional law. His advocacy work for the poor lead him to run for the Illinois State Senate, where he served for eight years. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004, where he has focused on veteran's rights and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction as well as ending dependence on foreign oil. He believes the key to a successful America lies in fostering bipartisan success by finding areas of common ground. He and his wife Michelle have two daughters.
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If elected, Senator Obama plans to implement a market-based cap-and-trade system to reduce carbon emissions by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. He would also ensure that 10 percent of electricity comes from renewable sources by 2012, and 25 percent by 2025. He plans to invest in clean energy and eliminate oil imports from the Middle East and Venezuela. Obama also wants to create more sustainable communities and protect our natural resources.
Obama wants to gradually withdraw troops from Iraq, and pressure the Iraqi government to rebuild and govern itself. He wants to send in more troops to Afghanistan to focus on defeating Al Qaeda and capturing Osama bin Laden. Obama advocates international economic pressure on Iran, as well as direct diplomacy. He also supports engaging Iran and Syria in direct dialogue and has been outspoken on Darfur.
Obama plans to pass the Fair Pay Act to ensure equal pay for both women and men, and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. He also advocates stronger legislation against voter fraud, hate crimes and racial profiling. Obama plans to strengthen the Privacy and Civil Liberties Board, while using diplomacy as the main tactic for homeland security.
Senator Obama would create a national health insurance program for individuals who do not have health care. While not mandated for individuals, all children would be required to have coverage, In addition, insurance companies would be required to cover pre-existing conditions. Obama plans to create a new tax credit for small businesses in order to provide health insurance for their employees.
Obama supports more funding for schools and demanding greater accountability from them, especially by reforming No Child Left Behind. He supports public charter schools, but not vouchers. He wants to create grants to help states move towards voluntary, universal preschool. He supports college outreach programs and plans to create the American Opportunity Tax Credit to make college more affordable.
Obama advocates more oversight of investment banks, and proposes an "economic rescue plan" which would include tax cuts to households earning less than $250,000. In wake of the recent economic downturn, he has also proposed measures such as temporary tax credits for firms that create jobs in the US and a 90-day moratorium on foreclosure for homeowners who are making "good faith" efforts to keep up their payments. As for long term plans, Senator Obama plans to invest $15 billion a year in renewable energy and the rebuilding of infrastructure, which would create seven million new jobs.
Elizabeth Bollington
Saturday November 15, 2008, 8:09 PM
Such narrow minded comments are not supportive of what will be a great president~
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Eric G.
Thursday November 13, 2008, 2:13 PM
We got it right this time - electing Obama and Biden will pay off handsomely, for America and the world at large.
Sharen B.
Friday November 7, 2008, 11:19 PM
Sharon K, you must be locked up inside your home. I cannot believe people still believe all the junk being told about Obama. McCain served, but please years ago. He is a much different man now, and no maverick. So, you are scared of Obama? Sounds like it. Please, I suggests packing up your truck and moving to Canada. or someplace you'd feel safe. It's alright, because we will not miss you.
Myriah Maston
Wednesday November 5, 2008, 4:46 PM
Wow okay first off for Aymee--I'm a proud vet of the Iraqi war, and if you want to protect an unborn life, don't get an abortion just because it is leagal, mainly to reduce the risk of women dying in the act of having an abortion due to unsanitary conditions, does not mean that you have to go out and get one. Second, I have never seen him say anywhere ever that he was going to try and amend the right to BEAR arms out of the constitution. Third I've never heard him or any of his supporters refer to him as a god. and I have read the Bible, and I can honestly say I didn't see anywhere in it that it is okay for you to hide behind God or christ's name to call people dumbasses and say who God will or will not punish. I did however read in my Bible where Jesus said to love everyone and to treat others well. And god really hates when you try to do his job for him by saying who he will punish. that is also in there. I'd be happy to send you a pm with the specific scriptures I'm refering to if you'd like me to.
and for your comments Vannessa R. neither President Elect Obama or any of his supporters have ever as far as I have seen said babies are a punishment. In fact the man has two daughters whom he seems to cherish and adore--I'm sure you can ask him and he would tell you they are the light of his life. And his skin color had nothing to do with why people like him or voted for him, at least not for the majority of people who voted for him.
and for your comments Vannessa R. neither President Elect Obama or any of his supporters have ever as far as I have seen said babies are a punishment. In fact the man has two daughters whom he seems to cherish and adore--I'm sure you can ask him and he would tell you they are the light of his life. And his skin color had nothing to do with why people like him or voted for him, at least not for the majority of people who voted for him.
Joe Z.
Wednesday November 5, 2008, 12:53 PM
Thank you for that very Christian commentary, Aymee. My favorite part was how the love for one's fellow humans shone through.
Maybe next time?
Maybe next time?
Renee B.
Tuesday November 4, 2008, 7:03 AM
You're doing just fine, Sharon. You share the same feelings that many Americans have today. At least you aren't consuming the poison Patricia and some others are.
It seems to be turning her comments into something more like hateful petty comeback's than any kind of intelligent commentary.
You see the truth like many of us do. Bless you for being honest enough to realize a snow job when you see one.
It seems to be turning her comments into something more like hateful petty comeback's than any kind of intelligent commentary.
You see the truth like many of us do. Bless you for being honest enough to realize a snow job when you see one.
patricia r.
Monday November 3, 2008, 8:42 PM
Sharon K. You sound like you have been spoon fed a stump speech. Try to do better next time. Obama/Biden08
patricia r.
Monday November 3, 2008, 8:35 PM
EcoMan, Thank you for sharing your comments. I agree, it is very hard for us to look in the mirror. OBAMA/BIDEN08
Eco Mann
Monday November 3, 2008, 6:24 PM
If I remember correctly, everyone (including some democrats) stated that Barack Obama's 'simple' community organizing experience was inadequate preparation for the Oval Office. Perhaps those individuals who doubted such humble service are the ELITISTS in this election.