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Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

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JenniferEver
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Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

I just got this email:

Dear Friend,


Watch Barack's statement on forming a Presidential Exploratory Committee
As you may know, over the last few months I have been thinking hard about my plans for 2008. Running for the presidency is a profound decision - a decision no one should make on the basis of media hype or personal ambition alone - and so before I committed myself and my family to this race, I wanted to be sure that this was right for us and, more importantly, right for the country.

I certainly didn't expect to find myself in this position a year ago. But as I've spoken to many of you in my travels across the states these past months; as I've read your emails and read your letters; I've been struck by how hungry we all are for a different kind of politics.

So I've spent some time thinking about how I could best advance the cause of change and progress that we so desperately need.

The decisions that have been made in Washington these past six years, and the problems that have been ignored, have put our country in a precarious place. Our economy is changing rapidly, and that means profound changes for working people. Many of you have shared with me your stories about skyrocketing health care bills, the pensions you've lost and your struggles to pay for college for your kids. Our continued dependence on oil has put our security and our very planet at risk. And we're still mired in a tragic and costly war that should have never been waged.

But challenging as they are, it's not the magnitude of our problems that concerns me the most. It's the smallness of our politics. America's faced big problems before. But today, our leaders in Washington seem incapable of working together in a practical, common sense way. Politics has become so bitter and partisan, so gummed up by money and influence, that we can't tackle the big problems that demand solutions.

And that's what we have to change first.

We have to change our politics, and come together around our common interests and concerns as Americans.

This won't happen by itself. A change in our politics can only come from you; from people across our country who believe there's a better way and are willing to work for it.

Years ago, as a community organizer in Chicago, I learned that meaningful change always begins at the grassroots, and that engaged citizens working together can accomplish extraordinary things.

So even in the midst of the enormous challenges we face today, I have great faith and hope about the future - because I believe in you.

And that's why I wanted to tell you first that I'll be filing papers today to create a presidential exploratory committee. For the next several weeks, I am going to talk with people from around the country, listening and learning more about the challenges we face as a nation, the opportunities that lie before us, and the role that a presidential campaign might play in bringing our country together. And on February 10th, at the end of these decisions and in my home state of Illinois, I'll share my plans with my friends, neighbors and fellow Americans.

In the meantime, I want to thank all of you for your time, your suggestions, your encouragement and your prayers. And I look forward to continuing our conversation in the weeks and months to come.

Sincerely,

U.S. Senator Barack Obama

Posted 1/16/07 1:22 PM
 
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alisonggg
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

I heard this on NPR this morning....I'm very excited about it Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/07 1:25 PM
 

leighla
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

I thought of you when I heard the news earlier, Jennifer!!

I think it's exciting!

Posted 1/16/07 1:42 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by leighla

I thought of you when I heard the news earlier, Jennifer!!

I think it's exciting!



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It IS exciting!

I think barack Obama is a great candidate and ahs what it takes to be a good leader. he's one of the very few politicians once CAN get excited about these days

Posted 1/16/07 2:07 PM
 

~Colleen~
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

I read that this morning - I think it's FANTASTIC! Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/07 2:08 PM
 

jms100303
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

I think it is great and from what I understand, having seen & read, he will make a great President. But honestly I don't think he is ready and I don't think he will be elected in 08. He is still too wet behind the ears and doesn't have enough experience in the Senate. But I do think he will be a great candidate in the future.

Posted 1/16/07 2:11 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Even if he doesn't win, the exposure will be good for a future election.

I would vote for him now

Posted 1/16/07 2:17 PM
 

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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by jms100303

I think it is great and from what I understand, having seen & read, he will make a great President. But honestly I don't think he is ready and I don't think he will be elected in 08. He is still too wet behind the ears and doesn't have enough experience in the Senate. But I do think he will be a great candidate in the future.



I agree.

Posted 1/16/07 2:23 PM
 

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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by jms100303

I think it is great and from what I understand, having seen & read, he will make a great President. But honestly I don't think he is ready and I don't think he will be elected in 08. He is still too wet behind the ears and doesn't have enough experience in the Senate. But I do think he will be a great candidate in the future.



that is what makes him a great candidate NOW- all the other candidates are life-long politicians. I think those career politicians are only after their own, and their party's good- I think this would be a refreshing change...

Posted 1/16/07 2:34 PM
 

alisonggg
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by Sassyz75
that is what makes him a great candidate NOW- all the other candidates are life-long politicians. I think those career politicians are only after their own, and their party's good- I think this would be a refreshing change...



I agree entirely

Posted 1/16/07 2:39 PM
 

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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by steph4777

Posted by jms100303

I think it is great and from what I understand, having seen & read, he will make a great President. But honestly I don't think he is ready and I don't think he will be elected in 08. He is still too wet behind the ears and doesn't have enough experience in the Senate. But I do think he will be a great candidate in the future.



I agree.



I agree as well. He needs more experience to play with the big boys.

Posted 1/16/07 2:40 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by Sassyz75

Posted by jms100303

I think it is great and from what I understand, having seen & read, he will make a great President. But honestly I don't think he is ready and I don't think he will be elected in 08. He is still too wet behind the ears and doesn't have enough experience in the Senate. But I do think he will be a great candidate in the future.



that is what makes him a great candidate NOW- all the other candidates are life-long politicians. I think those career politicians are only after their own, and their party's good- I think this would be a refreshing change...



I think this is what makes him so great as well. People really want a change

Posted 1/16/07 2:45 PM
 

chelle
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/07 3:05 PM
 

JenniferEver
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

What really bothers me is the ignorance showing up already.

Because he has the name Barack Hussein Obama, people will not vote for him.

It's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of in my life

Posted 1/16/07 3:11 PM
 

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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

What I've read and heard about him I like. But I too worry about lack of experience.

What I need is a cheat sheet of all the Dem candidates, what they stand for, pros and cons type of thing.

Maybe later when the pool is more shallow. Chat Icon

And btw, Obama's kind of a hottie, isn't he? Chat Icon

Posted 1/16/07 3:41 PM
 

megsm3
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

that is great news!

Posted 1/16/07 3:58 PM
 

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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

Posted by jms100303

I think it is great and from what I understand, having seen & read, he will make a great President. But honestly I don't think he is ready and I don't think he will be elected in 08. He is still too wet behind the ears and doesn't have enough experience in the Senate. But I do think he will be a great candidate in the future.



I agree with this

Posted 1/16/07 6:56 PM
 

MrsT
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Re: Barack Obama to form exploratory committee to run for Prez in '08!

I do no think he will run for 2008 but if he throws his hat in the ring for the primary it will probably help Hillary get the Dem nomination.

I'm a HUGE Barack fan.....just got to meet him in person at an event last week Chat Icon He is a really nice, down to earth man Chat Icon The paparazzi went NUTS over him. It was like he was a celebrity.

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