2008 Woodie Awards
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Rally draws 35,000 in support of Obama
Senator held his largest-ever rally at Independence Mall on Friday
Emily Schultheis
ABC moderators George Stephanopoulos and Charles Gibson faced criticism after Wednesday's debate for spending the first half of their questioning focusing on various campaign missteps and non-policy issues, such as why Obama does not wear a flag pin.
But Obama said voters needed to shift politics away from those "distractions" in this election season.
"This year we can't afford the same old politics," he said. "That's the decision you'll face on Tuesday."
Obama called for those voting in tomorrow's election to "help bring about the change that we need right now."
Penn students said this need for change was in part why they attended the rally.
"I don't like the way politicians antagonize each other and tend to be out for themselves and their own power and position," said Law student Dave Gardner. "I think Obama cuts through that . … He's above the antagonism that I think pervades Washington."
Medical student Ben Kozyak agreed.
"I think it's going to be a revolutionary campaign and a revolutionary presidency," he said.
But Obama said voters needed to shift politics away from those "distractions" in this election season.
"This year we can't afford the same old politics," he said. "That's the decision you'll face on Tuesday."
Obama called for those voting in tomorrow's election to "help bring about the change that we need right now."
Penn students said this need for change was in part why they attended the rally.
"I don't like the way politicians antagonize each other and tend to be out for themselves and their own power and position," said Law student Dave Gardner. "I think Obama cuts through that . … He's above the antagonism that I think pervades Washington."
Medical student Ben Kozyak agreed.
"I think it's going to be a revolutionary campaign and a revolutionary presidency," he said.
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Angela
posted 4/21/08 @ 1:02 PM EST
As a 60 y.o., I urge PA retirees to vote for Sen. Obama. DO NOT TRUST the Clintons. And, ladies, DO NOT vote for Hillary just because she is a woman. There is too much at stake for us and for the next generations. (Continued…)
Lauren
posted 4/21/08 @ 2:04 PM EST
Hillary, at the last minute, has released a new fear-mongering ad in Pennsylvania, worse than the red phone. One that uses Osama bin Laden and the war in Iraq and asks "who's ready?". (Continued…)
Lauren
posted 4/21/08 @ 2:18 PM EST
Everytime I hear a usually intelligent classmate give me the 'Hillary is experienced and Obama is just empty rhetoric," feeling all proud of themselves like they just said something mature, my mind wants to explode. (Continued…)
Matthew
posted 4/21/08 @ 2:22 PM EST
Fearmongering or not (I say not) Hillary has every right to question Obama's preparedness to be president. If Americans were certain of his capabilities, he would have wrapped up the nomination by this point. (Continued…)
Taxes will go up
posted 4/21/08 @ 2:59 PM EST
Hillary and Obama have both said that they will raise capital gains taxes (taxes paid on investments like stocks). A significant portion of middle-class Americans (those making less than $250K, according to both candidates) own stocks and have other investments. (Continued…)
Lauren = Lauren Burdette?
posted 4/21/08 @ 8:09 PM EST
Either way, stop spamming these boards. No one cares about what you think.
This isn't over yet???
posted 4/21/08 @ 8:33 PM EST
The Clinton years set the stage for baby Bush...I think that pretty much sums it up.
X Ray Vision
posted 4/21/08 @ 9:51 PM EST
Angelia and I know.
If you don't.
SORRY
Great Post's out there.
Jake
John
posted 4/22/08 @ 2:18 AM EST
Were you out of the COUNTRY when THE REV. WRIGHT story broke?? Because I know all you liberal elites savor your moral relativism with your morning lattes--but among real people. (Continued…)
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