Record Obama Crowd, the Size of a City

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) speaks to people at Waterfront Park in Portland, Ore., May 18, 2008. (Associated Press)
By Matthew Mosk
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Sen. Barack Obama has seen his share of large crowds over the past 15 months, but his campaign said they have not approached the numbers gathered along the waterfront here right now.
The campaign, citing figures from Duane Bray, battalion chief of Portland Fire & Rescue, estimated that 75,000 people are watching him speak.
The scene suggests this is not an exaggeration. The sea of heads stretches for half a mile along the grassy embankment, while others watch from kayaks and power boats bobbing on the Willamette River. More hug the rails of the steel bridge that stretches across the water and crowds are even watching from jetties on the opposite shore.
For more photos, see this gallery from Time magazine.
Posted at 6:24 PM ET on May 18, 2008
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Posted by: BusinessOnlineGuide.net | June 10, 2008 10:03 AM
America is the greatest country in the world. Now lets join together to change it!!!
OBAMA 08
Posted by: | June 9, 2008 12:48 PM
Is it that Americans wl leave on Clintons n Bushes for ever? In Kenya we proud of Obama n he deserves our support. AFRICA esp KENYA for Obama, not bcos he is black but we believe in change n we av confident he wil make it to White house. Like it or not Obama wl clinch the ticket. Come on America, join the race of change n lets change the world together.
OBAMA'08.
Posted by: Leah | June 5, 2008 8:57 AM
Need more people discussing the Issues and past policy decisions of Senators Obama and McCain. Too much Religion and racial issues are being injected in the opinions presented. While these may be concerns, this is a policical campaign for the next US President. There will be many more!
Posted by: P Morris. | June 4, 2008 5:07 PM
Obama is amazing. The day and time is appointed by God. Nothing anyone says or does will discourage him. For all you haters out there if you want to continue paying out the butt for gas, food, utilities, etc. then don't you dare part your lips to whine should the Republicans take it for another four years. It is time for change and that change will come with Barack Obama and other's who have this country at heart, not just about me, me, me and my friends.
Posted by: Cindy _Ohio | June 4, 2008 1:17 PM
i wuz axing 1 of my peeps. he be sayin dat obama be wantin to get us r deserves. he be sayin dat we be gettin reparations when he be gettin in the blak hous. dat be y i vote for him.
Posted by: | May 29, 2008 1:45 PM
Everyone needs to stop HATING. Obama has got what it takes, PERIOD. Nos deal with it.
Posted by: | May 24, 2008 6:50 AM
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Posted by: leonard gaither | May 23, 2008 7:30 PM
ONE MORE THING...why is hillary being shut out of the media...she whooped on him in kentucky by 35 points...i honestly don't get it.
and another thing that hardly let me sleep was, the counts coming in from oregon...did ANYBODY notice that the numbers were the same from 34% to 77% to 88% - b.o.= 58% h.c.=42%............then all of the sudden he went up one point and she went down one point?!! there's something fishy going on. can't anybody explain to me...oh and by the way HE HASN'T WON YET so stop making it seem like he has media..i wonder how much is in it for you. hmmm.
somebody really wants obama to win and i'm afraid its somebody more than us civilians.
he outspent her 4-1 and he still LOSES isn't anybody asking themselves why? oy.
Posted by: reflectonit | May 22, 2008 4:45 PM
you all know that most of those people out there were just there for the FREE CONCERT that was held before his speech right? the decemberists...yup they're getting famous. oo ooo and maybe they were also passing out free ipods too...hmm or $200 yea that's always helpful.. money doesn't buy everything and if you're decision is based on who gives me free stuff than you are totally blind. i can't believe a lot of young people are so clueless. some of them are only on obamas side because..."i think it'd be cool to have a black president" or there are those who have lack of respect for their mothers and say "hillary sounds whiny" i feel that hillary will be the best..she doesn't have anything to hide..her life and her accomplishments are well known and respected, who is barack obama??! and what the hell is up with that name?? i'm sure he's on his way to accomplishing a lot for the people as well but he still needs time. hillary is now! she has what it takes she really does. shes been through this before with her husband she knows whats next she can beat mccain but she will need us.
why wont obama debate her??!! he's afraid that's why, she is faster with answering questions she definitely doesn't stutter, she has a plan, everything is in her brain she's probably been working on it all her life, he's a baby compared to her experience, he should in my opinion, step aside and run in 4 or 8 years, do everything he can to earn the respect of a lot of people because he sure doesn't have mine at this point in time. HILLARY IS MY GIRL '08.
Posted by: REFLECTONIT | May 22, 2008 4:30 PM
Do you really believe that 75,000 people would come out just for a free concert? Sorry, but I'm in the music business and it's just not that easy getting tens of thousands of people out - even for a popular local band.
We're not talking a top 10 band here. I doubt they ever played before 75,000 people before. I swear, some people are just grasping at straws to make sense of this or to put this down.
Posted by: gary | May 22, 2008 3:52 PM
Amazing! A free concert by a popular local band on a gorgeous sunny day and people came! WOW! What a miracle!
Posted by: common sense | May 22, 2008 9:52 AM
A free concert by a popular musicians who also happened to be locals, set on a beautiful sunny day. It's a miracle that anyone showed up!
Posted by: common sense | May 22, 2008 9:41 AM
Wonder what the crowd the size of a city will say when Obama loses the country in November.
Posted by: Lesley | May 21, 2008 11:15 PM
He hasn't done much for Illinois- Oh, Maybe for Chicago:
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/2008/02/obamas_weatherman_connection.html
Posted by: priscilla | May 21, 2008 10:16 PM
He threw a free concert (the Decemberists) for students of at least 23 colleges and universities in Portland,Or. (the Decemberists). It was the first decent day of weather for them in a while. The 2 days previous were 95 and 97 degrees. Previous to that, cold and rain. Besides he bussed people in , not counting all people that came for the free concert from Washington. They weren't all there for this egomaniac. OMG! It's the The Messiah!
Posted by: priscilla | May 21, 2008 9:39 PM
This is reminiscent of obsessed fans in Japan who would faint at the sight of Michael Jackson, or better yet of Jesus' sermon in Bethsaida: where thousands of men, women and children stood in the sweltering heat hanging his every word. But even 'the son of god' never went as far to say, "You and I together, we'll change this country, we'll change the world." The pomposity of it all!
http://www.theidaexpress.com
Posted by: Ida | May 21, 2008 9:07 PM
It looks like the morons(repubs)came out in force today,they must be laid off or something. They are like the KKK and the "terrorists",spewing garbage while hiding their faces. Why no names,can't back up your silly little rants? Just think,after November,you'll have a true President,not some idiot. As for your hero boy shrub,hopefully him and dick C. will be but* buddies after the war tribunals tears your party to shreds. You morons always talk krap but never,NEVER,answer for the blunders over the last 7 1/2 years.Why is that? You Obama hater's have the mentality of my 6th grader with your petty name-calling and these long meaningless posts.How childish. Time to grow up and join the real patriots of this country and bring it back from the brink of destruction.
Again,How can you defend what's been perpetrated on this country by these profiteering traitors?
Clinton 94/00 = peace and prosperity
Bush(repubs)00/08 = death and destruction
Justify that repubs!
Posted by: jime | May 21, 2008 3:34 PM
For ALL those in whom the photo above inspires fear...
GOOD!!!
Be afraid--Change is coming!
Hey, racists & scum--We're coming for YOU.
(And don't think the KKK will save you.)
Posted by: nikto | May 21, 2008 3:31 PM
Proof that a picture is worth a thousand words... and many of the postings here just go to prove the fear that reality induces in the insane.
I, for one, am *extremely* proud that America (and Americans) have come so far as this photo shows.
And for those in whom it inspires fear, God bless you still. (With grace, I know that you'll get over it.)
And God bless you, Oregon. (I thank you with all my heart!)
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Posted by: | May 21, 2008 8:50 AM
Free Concert by Popular Band Preceded Obama's Big Rally
Unmentioned in national reporting was the fact that Obama was preceded by a rare, 45-minute free concert by actual rock stars The Decemberists. The Portland-based band has drawn rave reviews from Rolling Stone magazine, which gave their 2005 album Picaresque four and a half stars (out of five), and another four and a half stars for 2007's The Crane Wife.
How many of the people showed up to hear Obama, and how many to hear the band?
There's nothing wrong with a candidate using celebrity power to draw a crowd, but the media have a responsibility to report their presence. By ignoring the free concert, the Times and other outlets made it appear that 75,000 people were drawn only by Sen. Obama's considerable charisma.
Posted by: media lies | May 21, 2008 8:10 AM
Wow. It's obvious that there are some very intelligent people posting. It's also obvious that there are some that are not so intelligent....
Posted by: Kd11 | May 20, 2008 11:46 PM
I saw the crowd in my city. It was the single largest number of people I've ever seen. No doubt a few thousand came to see the 45 min rock band, but the other 70,000 came to see Obama. You ask anyone in the crowd why they came. It was free, the weather was perfect, and Obama was in town. Portland showed up for Obama when it counts in the end. May that never be forgotten. Portland is progressive--we don't want to recycle old presidents, Clintons, and Bushes, for another 20 years!! Revolving dynasties turn rotten after a while.
Do you follow me?
Posted by: Jim | May 20, 2008 11:09 PM
there was a free concert prior to BO speaking at his humongous rally...while no one doubts he can draw large crowds....interesting that none of the media mentioned that a free concert helped get the crowd together for him.
Posted by: ogdeeds | May 20, 2008 10:14 PM
What the WaPo's Matthew Mosk "forgot" to tell you was that Obama's opening act was a 45 minute free concert from a major local band:
http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/007700.html
This report is really, really, really dishonest.
Posted by: LonewackoDotCom | May 20, 2008 10:08 PM
MODERATOR, PLEASE!!
Posted by: Robbie | May 20, 2008 8:45 PM
i like turtles.
Posted by: | May 20, 2008 8:28 PM
Whiny republicans itt sound more and more like Scientologists every day.
Posted by: Anonymous | May 20, 2008 4:10 PM
For those of you who have made it this far, a little reward is due. This is from a friend's blog about the Portland rally this past Sunday:
A crowd of 475,000 people went to the Obama rally in Portland this weekend. In that crowd were hundreds of people with terminal cancer, crippling illnesses, birth defects, etc. They were all healed. While Obama was there, the Columbia and Willamette rivers ran golden with honey and the salmon grew wings and flew happily on to their spawning grounds. Sea Lions waved at them and sang Sea Lion clan songs of the renewal cycles of life. The Portland Light Rail flew by on rails of spun sugar and all the riders possessed stunning powers of positronic psychokinesis and spent their rides giving each other temporal lobe tickles. Mt. Hood emitted a rainbow sheened plume of smoking precious opal ash, which rose 50,000 feet into the Obamasphere and formed an image of Obama holding an infant in a diaper made from an American flag. Gas prices in the greater Portland area plunged by 300% and grocery stores gave away cartons of milk and boxes of Frosted Flakes.
I was driving home through the Columbia Gorge during Barack's speech to the nearly half a million devoted souls- as I was speeding along past the beautiful waterfalls and verdant emerald forests, completely unaware of the event, a young coyote along the side of I-84 waved at me and flipped me a peace sign and shot ruby red laserbeams out of his eyes that exploded into a million perfect rose petals directly in front of me. I had no idea why and frankly it kind of tripped me out. Later when I heard of the rally it all made a perfect sort of sense.
Every morning, Hillary's crack South Korean medical team of cosmetic surgeons and anesthesiologists put her under and surgically remove the leathery batwings that grew out of her back the night before. Her top aides and medical advisers have concurred that as long as she continues her futile challenge of Barack Obama, she will continue to transform into a winged hell demon. She needs to quit before she ruins her family. Chelsea needs a mom not a soul sucking incubus. Please quit Hillary.
Posted by: Dennis Berry | May 20, 2008 4:06 PM
We're all gonna be OBAMA-RICH!!!!!
Posted by: Bling 4 everyone | May 20, 2008 3:25 PM
I SEE RACISM IS ALIVE A WELL IN THE GOOD OLE USA!
Posted by: Mika | May 20, 2008 2:43 PM
Thats funny, a racist Afro American thinking Obama is not paid for by the same people as the other two candidates. He wouldn't have been created and hyped by the media if he wasn't an acceptable risk. Should be interesting, but I will, for the first time NOT vote, which is the same as giving permission to be raped of more liberty under a nanny state. We don't need these leaders or this two party system any more. It's useless.
Posted by: | May 20, 2008 2:21 PM
Today is Voter's Day in Oregon! Speak loud, clear, forcefully for the candidate Sen. Obama. We need each and every vote. Vote for unity, focus, stay above the "petty" and the "divisive" that's been a part of Sen. Clinton's campaign. She is dragging the Democratic Party down! She is dividing men against women. Look at the women... do they have the same "baggage" as Clinton? Did their husbands cheat on them, too? Did they accuse the women of hateful things? Hillary is such a polarizing figure for all the damage to her "psyche" has done. For over 32 years, she put up with her husband's infidelities. She's wearing thin... Americans, we don't need divisive politics in this country. We're already a multicultural country right here in the U.S.A. On another note: Bush the senators, congressman have been talking to rogue nations for over 40 years! Nixon to China and Kennedy to Cuba ... So, politicians please stop the fear-mongering. The young leaders want a better future and they see it in Barack Obama. There's nothing that you can say to change it. YES, WE CAN!
Posted by: challenge | May 20, 2008 2:18 PM
Wow you can tell the right wing web sites have all linked to this article.
I used to vote republican, but how can I now? Sorry what do you expect GOP? You can't run the country into the ground the way you have and expect to keep your jobs.
Gotta go in a new direction even if I am unsure about it. The new guys may be an unknown, but the right is a known, and not in a good way.
Posted by: Moderate From Oregon | May 20, 2008 2:11 PM
I realized that what we are seeing here on this thread is fear and anger. It is a natural reaction to loss...Part of the grief process. When this photo was displayed folks in the other two camps looked at the demographic of many of the people in the crowd and thought to themselves oh no, the demographic that we are both counting on to vote with us (that white, middle class, middle of the road demographic) really is going out for Obama, and that maybe just maybe they themselves are now in the minority and it doesn't feel all that good to be in that position. We will help you work through those feelings and get to a better place, despite our differences. We are just that kind of people. Things are changing the world is changing and it's about time YES WE CAN!
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 20, 2008 12:27 PM
Portland Oregon has gone the way of SanFransicko and needs to be destroyed. The rest of the state still values American values. We want the STATE OF JEFFERSON!!!
Posted by: Dr. Truth | May 20, 2008 10:31 AM
BOYCOTT CNN & MSNBC for manipulating the Presidential election with the biased pushing of obama before researching.
Reason Obama said he wanted to be President of ALL 57 states. Keep in mind U.S. doesn't have 57, but...ISLAM is what he is talking about!
Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is an international organization grouping fifty seven states which have decided to pool their resources together, combine their efforts, and speak with one voice to safeguard the interests and secure the progress and well-being of their peoples and of all Muslims in the world.
Terrorist Group Hamas Wants Obama As President this post:
http://blogsforjohnmccain.com/trackback/975
VOTERS DEMAND Obamas tell America about their relationship with Ayers, Gadaffi Syrian tycoon, Antoin Rezko, Saudi Arabian Scheiks and Nadhami Auchi, Iraqi billionaire, global arms dealer who was best friends with Saddam Hussein, and the main financial backer for Saddam's Iraqi -Saudi oil pipeline, and stood trial with Saddam Hussein for conspiring to assassinate Iraqi President Qasim. VOTERS are concerned why CNN & MSNBC refuse to question those relationships, coupled with Obama's 20 plus yrs with Rev. Wright shows a serious pattern, which Obama seems quite comfortable with people who really, really, really HATE U.S of America. If you question him or his values or policies, you're part of the "divisive, distracting" practices voters associate with Washington. Them's the Obama Rules.
Obama's chief political adviser David Alexrod on National Public Radio claimed white working class Democrats barely exist and hardly matter, white working class has gone to the Republican nominee for many elections, This is not new, WE don't need or rely solely on those votes.
Posted by: | May 20, 2008 9:18 AM
FACT: CLINTON WINS THE STATES THAT MATTER IN GENERAL ELECTION.
DONATE: hillaryclinton.com
Obama lost West Virginia by more than 40 points, an enormous fall, voters who went against Obama -- white, rural, older, low-income and without college degrees -- don't just live in West Virginia. They live everywhere in the country, in places Obama needs to win in a general election. Lost in all the talk of the inevitability of Barack Obama's nomination is the fact that Hillary Clinton has a very compelling case of her own. The contorted Democratic primary significantly differs from an actual presidential election. Caucuses, which is proportionately favor young, vocal enthusiasts who are willing to stay up late in the night; superdelegates; unelected party officials who are free to ignore the
will of the people and proportional representation of delegates are all electoral processes that have no parallel in November.
If the Democratic primary were a winner-take-all contest based on electoral votes like the general election, Clinton would lead Obama 290-214. The fact that Obama has won the majority of states, most of which are small, or has a slight lead in the popular vote does not mitigate the fact that Clinton is by a large margin the more competitive candidate in a national election
It is a fact that no Democrat has won the White House since 1916 without winning West Virginia, Obama lost West Virginia by more than 40 points, an enormous fall, voters who went against Obama -- white, rural, older, low-income and without college degrees -- don't just live in West Virginia. They live everywhere in the country, in places Obama needs to win in a general election. In anticipation of the West Virginia primary, college students for Obama were hurling insults at farmers and truck drivers. Now we hear pained remarks from the Obama camp that many white men won't vote for any black. Oh really? No one was complaining during the early races in Iowa, Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin, when most of the white male participants backed Obama. That was before the Rev. Jeremiah Wright ugliness became public. Obama's inability to persuade working-class white voters to back him points to serious problem for him in the presidential election. A large percentage of voters who backed Mrs Clinton said they would not vote for Obama in the presidential race if he becomes the nominee. Disrespecting the nearly 17 million who have supported Clinton is politically unwise, but turning them into "the enemy" is insane
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Posted by: YES WE CAN!! AND WE WILL!!! | May 20, 2008 7:38 AM
What gives? Is this a Presidential primary or a night at the WWF?
Grow up people. Show some respect for yourselves.
Goodness.
Posted by: Vance McDaniel | May 20, 2008 3:01 AM
I enjoy reading the posts from the republican bigots. I can't help think that you are seriously delusional with 8 years of your parties mental retardation. The dick-bush days will forever be your little cowboy 'glory days'. If you act quick, you can still pick up an "axis of evil" tshirt, or "I shot Osama...oops, unfortunately I'm too broke to find him" Or maybe your commander in chief will issue another challenge to the insurgency, "bring it on....". Well they did, and guess what? Fellow Americans died. Because we started a war without a plan to end it (objective=regime change. Can we go home now?), we still have not eliminated the mini-mind of 9/11. What message does that say to the world? If we were not strapped with a war that we started because diplomacy is too big a word for for a peanut brain dick-bush, we would have found and brought to trial those responsible for 9/11.
It was on YOUR post in which this and the collapse of the US economy has occurred. Yeah, I know it was probably the democrats 8 years ago that put this all in motion... It's comforting to see you all obey your instinct and "Preemptively mark your corners" in preparation of your new President.
After 4 years of prosperity, you too will be forced to mark that "D" bubble. After 4 year of intelligent leadership, you will be able to post how you were the decidererer when it was not cool to post on the internets.
Nothing gives me more satisfaction than knowing that those of you that voted for Bush, are going to have the most difficult 8 years of your simpleton lives. I want you to know that I am really truly enjoying the fact that your selected voice, Mccain, can't decide if he is a war hero, or if he should vote against a bill to support troops because they might leave the military and get an education. I sleep much better knowing that the outcome in Nov is already decidered. And especially, that I never have to think critically about anything political again, all I need to know before voting is are you a Democrat? Here's to you, you have earned everything you will get. Enjoy!
Posted by: Travis | May 20, 2008 1:36 AM
"All propaganda has to be popular and has to accommodate itself to the comprehension of the least intelligent of those whom it seeks to reach."
Posted by: Anonymous | May 20, 2008 1:08 AM
someone else said this but it is funny so sharing:
"AWWWWW! Now Barack is gonna be forced to denounce and reject his wife. Under the bus Michelle......."
Posted by: hahahahahah | May 20, 2008 12:32 AM
Nice one Randy!
Posted by: A True Patriot | May 20, 2008 12:18 AM
Obama needs to go home and wash Michelle's mouth out with soap and some braces or oral surgery wouldn't be bad either.
Posted by: Take control Obama! | May 20, 2008 12:04 AM
Hey Obama fan, love the manipulated "memo" there.
No surprise that you are still trying to tell us that we should vote for him.
All the money and he still can't close the deal.
All the media licking his face and he still can't close the deal.
All the hate him and his wife have for our great country and he still can't close the deal.
Keep showing your true ugly colors of hate, venom, and anger - we love how the compare to hope, change, bitter.
You better start getting used to Hillary being your President!
Posted by: Hillary is fit to be pres. | May 20, 2008 12:01 AM
Please, Hillary needs to go home to see who Bill's new chic on the side is. OBAMA!! OBAMA!!
Swarovski Crystallized OBAMA 08 T-shirts
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Posted by: Chanel | May 19, 2008 11:55 PM
In Obama's state, they just announced on the news - they are paying the highest gas in the entire nation!
$4.68 a gallon.
He gave them a gas tax 3 times BEFORE - but now that Hillary wants to help them SHE is "pandering".
I guess it is ONLY okay for Obama to PANDER when he puts "that pin" back on!
OBAMA SUCKS BIG ROTTON EGGS!
Posted by: Obama will NEVER be President | May 19, 2008 11:54 PM
MEMO: Feeling like a loser? Not so fast.
To: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director
From: Interested Party
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Re: Feeling like a loser? Not so fast.
Come on over to the Obama team and be a winner! Hillary's toast. She doesn't have a chance with the delegate count. Everybody knows it. Even you do. You just can't say so publicly.
Your dedication is commendable. But, come on, who's kidding who here? Obama's the man. Literally. You gals had a good run, but it's over. She'll get another chance someday.
2008 is all about Obama and movement away from current administration tactics and agendas. Hillary just doesn't represent the change that's necessary. Everybody knows it. Even you do.
Sincerely,
The Founding Fathers
Posted by: Founding Fathers | May 19, 2008 11:33 PM
Hubby (former Republican)anti-peta, beef jerky eating hubby lifted our sons up to see OBAMA."
Lots of fathers hold their kids up to see the clowns..
Posted by: Al O'bama | May 19, 2008 11:25 PM
Hey Obama,
The GOP can't ATTACK YOUR WIFE????
Well, EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN CAN ATTACK YOUR WIFE!!!!!!
SINCE WHEN?????
SINCE THE DAY SHE TOLD US ALL THAT SHE IS NOT PROUD OF THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!
SHE - IS JUST ONE OF THE REASONS - WHY YOU WILL NEVER BECOME PRESIDENT!!!!!
Posted by: LAY OFF AMERICA | May 19, 2008 11:17 PM
Atlas gonna shrug.
Posted by: Randy | May 19, 2008 11:16 PM
Obama's FEAR-MONGERING OLD-STYLE Tactics
http://www.attacktimeline.com/
Obama's FEAR-MONGERING OLD-STYLE Tactics
http://www.attacktimeline.com/
Obama's FEAR-MONGERING OLD-STYLE Tactics
http://www.attacktimeline.com/
Posted by: Obama's FEAR-MONGERING OLD-STYLE Tactics | May 19, 2008 11:13 PM
Posted by: Obama's Hubris | May 19, 2008 11:02 PM
5/19/2008
MEMO: Mission Accomplished? Not so fast.
To: Interested Parties
From: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director
Date: Monday, May 19, 2008
Re: Mission Accomplished? Not so fast.
Senator Obama's plan to declare himself the Democratic nominee tomorrow night in Iowa (http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0508/10184.html) is a slap in the face to the millions of voters in the remaining primary states and to Senator Clinton's 17 million supporters.
There is no scenario under the rules of the Democratic National Committee by which Senator Obama will be able to claim the nomination tomorrow night. He will not have 2210 delegates, the number needed with Florida and Michigan included in the process, nor will he have 2025 delegates, the number needed to secure the nomination without Florida and Michigan.
Premature victory laps and false declarations of victory are unwarranted. Declaring mission accomplished does not make it so.
While Senator Obama inaccurately declares himself the nominee, Senator Clinton will continue to work hard, campaigning for every vote in the upcoming states and making the case that she will be the best nominee to take on John McCain and be our next President.
Posted by: Obama's Hubris | May 19, 2008 11:01 PM
Wow. Just wow.
This sort of enthusiasm, or even mania is akin to Pre-Teen girls and Hannah Montana, Japan and Michael Jackson, the Germans and David Hasselhoff, or even the French and Jerry Lewis.
This just goes to prove that large crowds are never wrong.
Wow.
Posted by: Eye Dee Ten Tee | May 19, 2008 10:56 PM
Every time I read racist, sexist posts I get depressed over the future of America. This is a sign that I shouldn't read posts on the internet...
Posted by: | May 19, 2008 10:56 PM
ABC News: Hillary Leads In Total Popular Vote
5/14/2008 3:56:36 PM
Following her strong victory in West Virginia last night, Hillary regained her lead in the total popular vote, including Michigan and Florida. From ABC News:
Clinton: 16,691,283
Obama: 16,647,926
Posted by: Hillary LEADS in POPULAR VOTE | May 19, 2008 10:55 PM
View it from the air. There were that many people there.
Now tell me that the local news "doctored" this video footage too!
Posted by: Pete-WA | May 19, 2008 10:45 PM
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! IT OBVIOUSLY DOES NOT REQUIRE MUCH EXPERIENCE TO BE PRESIDENT. . . . LOOK AT GEORGE BUSH, who really doesn't know why we went to War OR BILL CLINTON, who didn't remember sleeping with Monica Lewinski. Come On America; please see through shady politics. Hillary Clinton and John McCain are one in the same, and have even stated they are friends. HILLARY wants so desperately to be back in the White House until, SHE RUINED HER ENTIRE CAMPAIGN WITH NEGATIVITY! Right now, it would not surprise me if she ran for Vice President with McCain. Her campaign, with the support of the Media has done everything they can to paint a terrible picture of BARACK OBAMA. This man naturally has a kind, loving and generous heart towards America and ALL people. He represents all of us. Let's not forget his Mother, grandmother, and grandfather raised him and for a long time white was all he knew. It wasn't until later on his life that he was acquainted with his Black side. He is a biracial man; therefore, White and Black! But suppose, we just didn't look at the color of his skin...He is extremely intelligent and more than capable of being the President, and it is evident. He is running a successful campaign, very well managed. He has maintained respect for Hillary Clinton and everyone else on the Champaign trail regardless of the sometimes spiteful hate thrown his way; all while remaining calm, poised and focused. OBAMA is a fresh set of eyes that is well aware of the games played in Washington DC. "You scratch my back; I'll scratch yours" type of Politics, and he wants the American People involved with the Management of this Country and aware of what goes on in DC. OBAMA is a capable of leading this Country. This man is 46 years old, and have achieved just as much if not more than Clinton, Bill and Hillary and without a Doubt George Bush. As far as Blacks voting for Barack Obama because he's Black...Maybe there voting for Barack Obama because right before their eyes they are seeing what all of the Super delegates who once supported Hillary Clinton are seeing. These same Super delegates that had their backs scratched by Clinton and who Clinton (thinking DC politics) thought would scratch her back! The Super Delegates know who Barack is and hopefully soon America will see. This Man will definitely bring the Change we are looking for. If only we as Americans can see pass the color of our skin and dig deep into the issues we face today, and look at the definition of Leadership. A leader is someone who helps others do and become more than they ever thought possible. Leadership is about unlocking potential, whether individual potential or that of a group, company, or organization. It's about inspiring them to see what they are capable of, then, helping them get there....BARACK has inspired MANY! I am inspired as well as the 75,000 that went to see him in Oregon. For the first time in a long time, American People feel like they can Hope, and they are inspired to live better, think better and do better. Once we do these things as well as trust that OBAMA can bring some order to the (WAR, Rising Gas cost, Healthcare Issues, Housing Foreclosures, trillions of dollars in debt etc.,) Let's OPEN our eyes America. America is the land of opportunities for all of us. Please stop the separation and lets join together and help bring a CHANGE!
BARACK OBAMA 2008!!
Posted by: Tonya | May 19, 2008 10:43 PM
power to the peaceful, love to the hateful.....
Posted by: tofucrew | May 19, 2008 10:40 PM
Obama - One degree of seperation
Posted by: LIBERALS LIE FREEDOM DIES | May 19, 2008 10:10 PM
I bow to the incoherent ramblings of the Hillary fans??? I can stand toe to toe with the red-neck's irrational fear of someone of a different race, but I don't even understand the point trying to be made by some of the latest posters and I'm a woman! I'm out-a-here
some one take up the torch
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 10:07 PM
All I have to say is WOW this thread is ridiculous,
people wasting time...
Posted by: BigBlair | May 19, 2008 9:42 PM
Obama's numbers:
143 - the number of working days in the senate till he announced his exploratory committee AND we know were he has been since then!
106 - the number of times he voted to NOT MAKE A DECISION, not voting yes or not voting no. WOW, WHAT A DECISION MAKER!
6 - the number of times - SIX TIMES - HE SAID!!!! HE SAID, HE "ACCIDENTLY, HIT THE WRONG BUTTON"!!!!!!!
Obama's numbers:
143, 106, 6
Obama's numbers:
143 - the number of working days in the senate till he announced his exploratory committee AND we know were he has been since then!
106 - the number of times he voted to NOT MAKE A DECISION, not voting yes or not voting no. WOW, WHAT A DECISION MAKER!
6 - the number of times - SIX TIMES - HE SAID!!!! HE SAID, HE "ACCIDENTLY, HIT THE WRONG BUTTON"!!!!!!!
Obama's numbers:
143, 106, 6
Obama's numbers:
143 - the number of working days in the senate till he announced his exploratory committee AND we know were he has been since then!
106 - the number of times he voted to NOT MAKE A DECISION, not voting yes or not voting no. WOW, WHAT A DECISION MAKER!
6 - the number of times - SIX TIMES - HE SAID!!!! HE SAID, HE "ACCIDENTLY, HIT THE WRONG BUTTON"!!!!!!!
Obama's numbers:
143, 106, 6
Obama's numbers:
143 - the number of working days in the senate till he announced his exploratory committee AND we know were he has been since then!
106 - the number of times he voted to NOT MAKE A DECISION, not voting yes or not voting no. WOW, WHAT A DECISION MAKER!
6 - the number of times - SIX TIMES - HE SAID!!!! HE SAID, HE "ACCIDENTLY, HIT THE WRONG BUTTON"!!!!!!!
Obama's numbers:
143, 106, 6
Obama's numbers:
143 - the number of working days in the senate till he announced his exploratory committee AND we know were he has been since then!
106 - the number of times he voted to NOT MAKE A DECISION, not voting yes or not voting no. WOW, WHAT A DECISION MAKER!
6 - the number of times - SIX TIMES - HE SAID!!!! HE SAID, HE "ACCIDENTLY, HIT THE WRONG BUTTON"!!!!!!!
Obama's numbers:
143, 106, 6
Obama's numbers:
143 - the number of working days in the senate till he announced his exploratory committee AND we know were he has been since then!
106 - the number of times he voted to NOT MAKE A DECISION, not voting yes or not voting no. WOW, WHAT A DECISION MAKER!
6 - the number of times - SIX TIMES - HE SAID!!!! HE SAID, HE "ACCIDENTLY, HIT THE WRONG BUTTON"!!!!!!!
Obama's numbers:
143, 106, 6
Posted by: 143, 106, 6 | May 19, 2008 9:41 PM
Hey Wapo -
Your comment section has become a place for idiots to post - so here I am among them. And this will be my last "comment."
People here are afraid of names. They are afraid of, apparently, being hynotized by Barack Obama. They can't believe a crowd like this so they say it's photo-shopped.
WHy so nasty and cynical? Were you at Woodstock? Maybe yous aw the move? Was that like Hitler's Germany? Was that photoshopped? What about the rally in Central Park - were you there?
I was in Portland and I can tell you there is nothing photoshopped here. WHY would you want to believe it was?? I clearly see that many of you can't understand what's happening but it's about YOUR INTERESTS as an American...about YOUR rights that have been stolen away from you by the current administration.
Ah yes, Obama is a Muslim - a BLACK (scary!)Muslim who is going to make us all bow down to Allah. This is why some of the smartest people in the country have endorsed him? All of you who believe this, please register as Republicans and vote for McCain. New Democrats are registering 3 to 1 higher than Republicans. We can afford to lose a few. Democrats have taken 3 house seats away from Republicans in "red" states.
Is the future becomming more clear? It's a better future for ALL of us - even peole with funny names who are a differnt shade of beige than you.
Posted by: sheridan1 | May 19, 2008 9:38 PM
This is reminiscent of obsessed fans in Japan who would faint at the sight of Michael Jackson, or better yet of Jesus' sermon in Bethsaida: where thousands of men, women and children stood in the sweltering heat hanging his every word. But even 'the son of god' never went as far to say, "You and I together, we'll change this country, we'll change the world." The pomposity of it all!
Posted by: Ida | May 19, 2008 9:28 PM
Right on Leah. I've waited my whole life to see this and now it's here. The dream of Marx and Engels is finally coming to fruition right before our eyes. No more 40 hour weeks. No more taking orders from bosses. No more dangerous working conditions. Stick it to those rich cretons with their huge houses and SUV's. World Marxism at last!!! Vote Obama!!!!! Hooray!!!!
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Posted by: Obama can not become President EVER | May 19, 2008 9:23 PM
Americans are too often swayed by political rhetoric that does not have any real impact on their everyday lives--remember the last presidential campaign's focus on gay marriage and fear?
I hope after all the suffering our country has experienced due to government's failure to care for war veterans and 9/11 first responders, enabling corporations like Enron & World Comm to destroy lives and pension plans of their employees , all the unmet needs of US citizens after natural disasters occurring all over the country, no safety net for workers jobs because most states have 'at will' laws that protect companies rather than people's jobs,
foreclosures leaving renters as well as homeowners without stable living arrangements, children hungry and homeless---PLEASE wake up and stop voting against your own best interest!!
Obama's life work started in community service and his work is to continue these efforts on a national basis. You do not go to the person that created your problem to provide the solution.Obama has not been among the old Washington political players. His background in Constitutional Law and practicing Civil Rights Law have prepared him well to effectively restructure government to SERVE ITS CITIZENS. His legislation to protect returning veterans is almost never mentioned by mainstream media.
McCain is truly the elite, married to an heiress and far removed from the lives 'regular people' lead. He admitted he's 'weak' on the economy! The economy is the only reason anyone should be running for President. Why would a guy that was a prisoner of war push war? His mental stability should be in question. His veteran status does not prepare him for the Presidency and his recent alignment with Bush should have all citizens chasing him into the nearest asylum!
Eventually, everyone has to go to the table
and negotiate. Why not exhaust that effort first? The US policy has maimed and killed 5x's more people than 9/11. There is no logic in US government policy to spend billions in the war, continue to overpay contractors that DID NOT have to bid, yet NEGLECT our own troops and veterans!! Why is their no outcry about this rather than debating about the origin of a person's name?! Just another distraction...
Clinton's claim to fame is her relationship with her husband and her health care efforts. The fact that she worked for a die hard segregationist [Goldwater girl] at the start of her career and has lied unneccessarily during her speeches, spins misinforamtion at the drop of a hat and lived a priviledged, suburban life growing up in Chicago, are all reasons to ignore her claims of 'being in touch'with regular people, or for having any integrity or ethics whatsoever. Why isn't she 'fighting' for the first responders of 9/11--they are her constituents and she keeps claiming to be a fighter. If she does not protect her state constituents, why entrust her with the country?
Obama knows the definition of insanity--doing things the same way while expecting a different result--and plans to change the way business is conducted in Washington. The masses benefit when politics is participatory. It is no wonder his opponents do not want him in office. If you cannot even IMAGINE change, how will you bring it about?
If you allow names, labels, gender, and propaganda to continue to distract you, then our lives will continue to be marginalized. Obama's mother and grandparents are/were mid-western Americans
that worked hard and instilled in him values of service and community. Just because his name is rooted in another continent does not negate any of the value in his upbringing.
You need to ask yourselves how many times will the US cut off its own nose to spite its face? And even more importantly, recognize that sometimes the enemy is the man in the mirror, not the boogeyman.
Posted by: Leah | May 19, 2008 9:19 PM
35,000 showed up in Penn. for Obama and Hillary got 200,0000 MORE votes that Obama did! Who cares if 1 million showed up, anyway on the "news" the number keeps growing - no surprise - by the end of the week they will probably say it was 2 million in attendance.
Hillary has received more votes than ANYONE ever in American history and the DNC thinks they are going to take it away from her - they better think again.
Obama is a charlatin.
Hillary is a real hardworking American who has dedicated her life to America and loves this country.
Look, I don't agree with Bush - I do find it "interesting" how Bush was referrring to something about "history" and Obama "claims" it as a personal attack on himself! WOW! This is what happens when two cokeheads fight!
Posted by: when two cokeheads fight! | May 19, 2008 9:13 PM
Ida what is your slant I can't figure out what you are trying to say?!
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 9:00 PM
This is reminiscent of obsessed fans in Japan who would faint at the sight of Michael Jackson, or better yet of Jesus' sermon in Bethsaida: where thousands of men, women and children stood in the sweltering heat hanging his every word. But even 'the son of god' never went as far to say, "You and I together, we'll change this country, we'll change the world." The pomposity of it all!
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Posted by: Ida | May 19, 2008 8:49 PM
I hope Obama gets that socialized medicine thing done quickly. I'm 48, have a bad foot, and I'm sick of working for the man. I already own a small condo and, with a socialist healthcare system, I can stop working 40 hour weeks and just work a couple of hours a week to buy food. Whoever said socialism was bad?
Posted by: Kappy | May 19, 2008 8:45 PM
I am from Portland, Oregon and I road my bike downtown and the picture is REAL it was so crazy down there the streets were crowded, it was hard to walk anywhere, there were bikes locked up everywhere some even vertical in the air. I finally went on the east side of the river where I could see the rally across the river and it was packed. I think its hilarious that people are saying its fake or spent time examining the photo. To them I say, you are just wasting your time. Anyway, It was such an amazing day and feel very lucky that I could be there.
Posted by: Robyn | May 19, 2008 8:42 PM
What religion does McCain profess??
I have never heard him speak of it?? In fact I only hear him speak of the war. Why just this morning I watched a GMA interview where Barack Obama professed his belief in Jesus Christ as his savior. As far as I know a proclaimed Muslim that goes on TV. and professes being "saved" would not be in great standing in the Muslim faith.
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 8:15 PM
How about something totally unheard of...
Let's put two good heads together to lead the nation.
Barack Obama and Ron Paul on the same ticket...
Cross the party lines, and bridge the gap.
Posted by: Troy | May 19, 2008 8:15 PM
I am from the UK and with our political system so dull and ineffective with true leaders, its amazing to see this race in the uk.
Americans should be lucky they have such diverse politicians.
Posted by: Robert McBride | May 19, 2008 8:08 PM
Barrrak Obama? Do you think we can somehow rotate the White House to face Mecca?
Posted by: Sarah - Georgia | May 19, 2008 8:08 PM
I have never sat out a presidential election in all my 36 years of voting, but this time I just might go to the beach on election day. Let's see, my choices are a far left socialist and an almost dead liberal that claims to be a Republican. The only redeeming aspect in this election is that I will not have to endure another eight years with Bill in the White House.
Posted by: Mark J | May 19, 2008 8:03 PM
Nobody has ever said that black people who vote for Obama solely because he's black is ok. Anyone who votes based on a person's race color or creed is an idiot.
Posted by: Marlon | May 19, 2008 7:54 PM
We are at war with Islam, and you head-in-the-sand loons are going to place in power a man sympathetic with Islam. I wish I could vote for General Patton, but he's dead. But then, even being dead he would be a better president than Barrak Hamas Obama.
Posted by: Mark J | May 19, 2008 7:53 PM
Rock stars yes...politicians not so much
I'd say the voice of the people is a good qualification 75,000 Go OBAMA
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 7:45 PM
My dream ticket: Obama with VP Chuck Hagel. Two honest men with the nation first and party second. Now that would be a REAL change!
Posted by: Dave, Allentown | May 19, 2008 7:39 PM
i like turtles
Posted by: zombie boy | May 19, 2008 7:36 PM
Right, 'cause Obama drew large crowds, and Hitler drew large crowds, logically this means Obama=Hitler!
Apparently, anyone that is charismatic these days are hiding evil intentions.
Posted by: nathan | May 19, 2008 7:28 PM
why is it ok for black people to vote for obama for the primary reason that he is black, but when white people vote for a white candidate for the primary reason that he is white, it is called "racist politics"? i am confused. someone please clarify.
Posted by: Manatos | May 19, 2008 7:09 PM
Most rock stars do draw a crowd but that doesn't mean he can run the office at the white house. That would require experience beyond a 20 minute resume`! Wasn't there a guy in Germany who drew large crowds as well?
Posted by: Sherri | May 19, 2008 6:52 PM
I CAN SAY WHAT I WANT. IF YOUR BLACK YOU KNOW WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT.
I lived in Baltimore/D.C. area for many years and never heard someone who was "black" ever say TALKIN or FIX'N or any such thing. I did however grow up in TX. and heard a lot of red neck comments involving a shortening of words with 'n or "in" instead of "ing" JUST A THOUGHT
GO OBAMA
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 6:27 PM
arch:
I am not "arbitrarily" capitalizing Obama's name -- I am emphasizing it -- I also emphasize Hillary DIANE Clinton's and John SIDNEY McCain's middle names. What's your point?
Posted by: JakeD | May 19, 2008 6:22 PM
from "obamamama" -
BARAK IS GONNA HELP US GET OURS. HE KNOWS IT AND WE KNOW IT. WHITE PEOPLE BETTER GET USED TO IT
RNC troll
Posted by: | May 19, 2008 6:10 PM
Oh look, a troll party. So this is how the RNC spends it's money.
Posted by: | May 19, 2008 6:07 PM
Oops "her" in last post just a typo. lest any one get wacky on me
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 6:06 PM
Sean you are confusing most of the posters her with intelligent rational people
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 6:02 PM
I am still waiting for that E-mail address so I can send that photo. if not I'd like to propose the photo being doctored a moot point!
Posted by: tinytreasures | May 19, 2008 6:00 PM
Since it was steel bridge (lower case) it
is true it is a bridge made of steel so
the article is correct. It is true that
we have a Steel Bridge and the people at
the rally were standing on the Hawthorne
Bridge. Does any of that matter???
It was a great day and a GREAT CROWD!!
Posted by: gretchen | May 19, 2008 5:59 PM
Hey anti-Obama posters, the RNC recently revealed its talking points for the upcoming election:
1.
FACT: Barack Obama and Adolph Hitler both wrote BOOKS.
??? DO WE WANT A MAN WHO, LIKE HITLER, WROTE A BOOK AS OUR PRESIDENT ???
2.
FACT: Barack Obama and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad both went to COLLEGE.
??? DO WE WANT A MAN WHO, LIKE MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD, WENT TO COLLEGE AS OUR PRESIDENT???
3.
FACT: Barack Obama and Osama Bin Laden both BREAK DOWN AND OXIDIZE FOOD MOLECULES FOR ENERGY.
??? DO WE WANT A MAN WHO, LIKE OSAMA BIN LADEN, BREAKS DOWN AND OXIDIZES FOOD MOLECULES FOR ENERGY AS OUR PRESIDENT ???
Spread the word!
Posted by: Sean | May 19, 2008 5:53 PM
from "obamamama" -
BARAK IS GONNA HELP US GET OURS. HE KNOWS IT AND WE KNOW IT. WHITE PEOPLE BETTER GET USED TO IT
I guess under the turd polishing guidelines of political correctness, I cannot call this "racist". I am interested as to how one "GET OURS". Rioting, looting, raping, pillaging? Or do you plan to "GET OURS" by hard work, education, delaying gratitude and investing in your individual future? Oh dear, sorry I suggested that obeying the law and living responsibly might have some benefits in the long run - I am such a racississississisiticimisstisus. I need to iron my white sheets.
Posted by: boogification | May 19, 2008 5:49 PM
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Because McCain sucks more than Obama.
Posted by: | May 19, 2008 5:45 PM
TO: Truth | May 19, 2008 5:23 PM
What are you talking about? You're obviously NOT Black or a person who falls into a Black category.
We DO NOT think, believe or know what you claim WE think, believe or know....idiot!!!!
Posted by: you must be AA | May 19, 2008 5:40 PM
jAkED:
Why are you arbitrarily capitalizing a part of Obama's name?
Posted by: arch | May 19, 2008 5:33 PM
P.S. to neil:
Isn't the Hawthorne Bridge where the picture is being TAKEN from? The "bridge" in the background of the picture is I-5.
Posted by: JakeD | May 19, 2008 5:32 PM
jr:
Barack HUSSEIN Obama did agree to accept public financing and then changed his position to what you described. You don't have to believe me though:
"Obama replied 'yes' in September 2007 when asked if he would agree to public financing of the presidential election if his GOP opponent did the same. His spokesman now says that he never gave such a pledge, and Obama himself has attached several conditions, including regulating spending by outside groups."
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/2008/02/dem_flipflops.html
Posted by: JakeD | May 19, 2008 5:28 PM
First off, Washington Post, that would be the Hawthorne Bridge, not the Steel Bridge. Nice fact checking. Secondly, smashliberal is a paranoid, delusional moron. As a Portland native I have no doubt that at least that many people showed up, and not all for Obama. The Decemberists were scheduled to perform as well. PS, smash, nobody cares about Ron Paul; even he forgot to quit the race. Take it down the road and pound it.
Posted by: neil | May 19, 2008 5:26 PM
I am convinced that many who support Obama do so because they don't know much about him. Little by little, the press is reluctantly releasing more information, and the more we learn, the more we realize that he is NOT the candidate of "change" or "unity." He is, in fact, the exact opposite. For example, how can someone claim to be a "uniter" when their religion is based upon racism, i.e. black liberation theology. Here is a statement from James H. Cone, one of the founders of black liberation theology, about the nature of Obama's religion, and you tell me if it is consistent with "unification."
"Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him. The task of black theology is to kill Gods who do not belong to the black community. Black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy. What we need is the divine love as expressed in Black Power, which is the power of black people to destroy their oppressors here and now by any means at their disposal. Unless God is participating in this holy activity, we must reject his love."
If all Americans understood even this single issue, then much of his support would dry up overnight.
Posted by: Truth | May 19, 2008 5:23 PM
Whats so funny to me is after some people yapped about how horrible Rev Wright was...look at the lengths these pitiful Republicans will go to spread hate. I always thought THEY claimed to be the party of such high Morals. Just let them post their hate and lets continue to have our party.
OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Brian Gregory | May 19, 2008 5:15 PM
Vote Bob Barr because McCain-Feing

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