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Old 11-03-2008, 02:04 AM
 
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My wife made me canvas for Obama; here's what I learned | csmonitor.com

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Charlotte, N.C. - There has been a lot of speculation that Barack Obama might win the election due to his better "ground game" and superior campaign organization.

I had the chance to view that organization up close this month when I canvassed for him. I'm not sure I learned much about his chances, but I learned a lot about myself and about this election.

Let me make it clear: I'm pretty conservative. I grew up in the suburbs. I voted for George H.W. Bush twice, and his son once. I was disappointed when Bill Clinton won, and disappointed he couldn't run again.
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Old 11-03-2008, 02:09 AM
 
Location: Imaginary Figment
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Interesting story, thanks.
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Old 11-03-2008, 02:22 AM
 
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That was a really good story.. thanks for posting it
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:21 AM
 
Location: in the southwest
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Written by a banker! Wow, thanks for sharing.
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:27 AM
 
Location: NW Montana
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Sorry but hope will not protect us or help us out of this financial sinking boat. How will having a Demo control give us the balance we need. I think people are just riding a wave of brainwashing.
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:31 AM
 
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Sorry but hope will not protect us or help us out of this financial sinking boat. How will having a Demo control give us the balance we need. I think people are just riding a wave of brainwashing.
An imbalance got us into this mess.
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:44 AM
 
Location: NW Montana
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True, I agree with you on this post and believe me when I say I will decide in the booth, unbelievable! We will make it no matter what, I just support the troops so you know which way the wind is blowing for me.
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:49 AM
 
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I liked that.

And this quote brought a smile:
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...you can imagine my surprise when my wife suggested we spend a Saturday morning canvassing for Obama. I have never canvassed for any candidate. But I did, of course, what most middle-aged married men do: what I was told.
Oppressive women! (I jest)
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Old 11-03-2008, 03:59 AM
 
Location: Democratic Peoples Republic of Redneckistan
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That was a good,positive post with no mudslinging.Rep to you!
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Old 11-03-2008, 04:43 AM
 
Location: In the sunshine on a ship with a plank
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Very nice article. Thanks for a beautiful start to my Monday.
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