The University of Pennsylvania Democrats have voted to endorse Barack Obama for president. Here is the press release:
The University of Pennsylvania Democrats are proud to announce the endorsement of Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primary. Obama – a progressive, motivated and passionate candidate – impressed the Penn Democratsʼ members with his dedication to both domestic and foreign policies.
Senator Obama supports drastic reform in education, fiscal policy, and healthcare. Obama has been consistent in his outspoken criticism of the war in Iraq, and the Penn Democrats have confidence in his plan to bring our troops home within 16 months, while at the same time promoting regional diplomacy.
Obama served in the Illinois State Senate for eight years before running for the United States Senate in 2004. His tenure in the United States Senate was marked by efforts to work with members of both parties to champion ethics reform.
The endorsement of the Penn Democrats – the largest political organization at the University of Pennsylvania – brings the full weight and support of over 2,100 students from across the Penn community. Members of the Penn Democrats look forward to doing everything possible to support Senator Obama earn the Democratic Presidential nomination. Membersʼ efforts will emulate those taken by the Penn Democrats in 2006, when members knocked on over 15,000 doors for Iraq War Veteran and Congressional Candidate Patrick Murphy in an election he won by fewer than 2,000 votes.
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Ahh the religion continues ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xtNr5-up0U
Voters in PA need to take a hard look at both campaigns here for the Democrats from a very real standpoint. Voters need to ask themselves some very important questions and be honest with themselves about their answers.
1. Which campaign has demonstrated the organization, leadership, inspirational motivation, overwhelming grassroots growth, and consistency of message since Iowa?
2. With content of character being at the very core of Democratic values, which campaign is truly committed to genuine transparency, advocating full disclosure of any and all monetary sources (ie. where did a spare $5,000,000 come from?)
3. Which candidate is truly less polarizing and has the greatest ability to reach across party lines in Congress to actually get things done in Washington?
4. As a Democratic voter, does it matter if one campaign destroys another with all out negativity, essentially arming Republicans with damaging political ammo and a more likely victory for Republicans in November? (While it may be fair, is it ethical?)
5. Which candidate offers the clearest contrast to the current administration appealing to the overwhelming sentiment that where we are is not where we want to be?
6. While it doesn't necessarily affect the political process here in the U.S. - does it matter to you that there is overwhelming International support for one of these candidates and do you think that this support might ultimately strengthen the U.S. alliances worldwide?
Open, honest answers to these questions should help decide what our country says to world as the largest free Democracy.
It should be noted that most of the entire country had no idea who Barack Obama was 1 year ago and looking over the growth and support graphs over the past few months should be a clear indicator as to where the U.S. wants to go.
Best of luck to both campaigns. This is a remarkable time. Let's try to focus on bringing people together to get this done in November.
Great choice. Can you please join us in ensuring he has a fair chance in winning your state. We have to take a stand against the media. Please see: http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/veeta/gGBbsB
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http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/veeta/gGBb9R Please pass the word. Contact info: dembocommittee@yahoo.com
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