Interactive Graphic: Swing States on the 2008 Electoral Map

Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream that people 'not be judged by the color of their skin, but the content of their character." Well, his dream has failed. Every black person (and I have a lot of black friends) are voting for BO, BECAUSE HE IS 'BLACK' and it is time for change!? I ask them what kind of change are they looking for? You want the change out of my purse for yours? 'Cause I guarantee, right now, you'll be giving me money, (yes, I am that broke and still not taking hand-outs) and about this black thing, GET OVER YOURSELF. America really doesn't care what color your skin is, and neither do I. If you vote for BO because he is 'black' then you have failed MLKJ. and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Vote on moral principal. Vote for Protection from evil. Who can deliver and who can quiver... You all know the answer down deep in your heart. If the big bad wolf came knocking on your door, who do you want as your backup ... yes, your right,, Vote McCain/Palin.. because, common sense ain't so common anymore..tell a friend.

The truth is: the democrats that blocked banking reform everytime it was brought up the last 6 plus years are the one responsible for the mess we are in.. News Flash, if you vote Obama our next president it is only going to get worse... All the democrats that spoke, argued, and voted against the banking reform that would have provented this mess should all be removed from office not voted out, but just plan removed... they we're taking money and/or making sure their friends were getting rich from all the bad loans knowing that it was going to cause the housing industry and our economy to crash... how do I know this??? I was a mortgage broker for 10 years and saw first hand what the democrats were doing....

The stock market crash begin with Obama leading in the Poll!

How can he be better qualified to fix the economy when he never even had to balance a budget. Even Govenor Palin has had to manage the State of Alaska. Obama been a senator for 2 years and refuses to release any, documents concerning his education, health, selective service, certified birth certificate, etc. for review. Whats he hiding?? Spreading the wealth will not fix the economy!!! His plans will require TAX INCREASES. Does anyone remember in the Summer during his debates with Clinton, when asked about the Bush tax cuts...he said that if he is president that he wiould not renew the tax cuts...sooooo there you have it....... A TAX INCREASE!!!! A man passes a homeless guy as he enter a restaurant to dine....the waiter in the restaurant does an excellent job ..as the man goes to leave he thinks about implementing Obama's spreading the wealth plan...so...he decides to give the tip for the waiter to the homeless guy outside. The waiter complains furiously that he worked hard for his money and did a good job. The diner agrees that his service was excellent, but the guy outside deserves the money too!! (spreading the wealth)

Early on I listened with interest to Obama, seemed educated, good orator, but there are to many questions unanswered to let him take control of our country and moreover decisions concerning the defense of our nation!!

Mr. Obama has met challenge after challenge, growing as a leader and putting real flesh on his early promises of hope and change. He has shown a cool head and sound judgment. We believe he has the will and the ability to forge the broad political consensus that is essential to finding solutions to this nation???s problems.

In the same time, Senator John McCain of Arizona has retreated farther and farther to the fringe of American politics, running a campaign on partisan division, class warfare and even hints of racism. His policies and worldview are mired in the past. His choice of a running mate so evidently unfit for the office was a final act of opportunism and bad judgment that eclipsed the accomplishments of 26 years in Congress.

Obama believes we should give tax breaks to 95% of the US citizens. The other candidate calls the plan socialism because it does not help the 5% that make more than a quarter million dollars a year. What side of that fence do YOU sit on?

Believes that lobbyists & special interests have strangle-hold on agenda.

Believes there should be more disclosure around earmarks.

Believes there should be a "Google for Government" to track government spending.

Believes that everybody deserves healthcare like members of Congress have.

Believes that we should make the minimum wage a living wage.

Believes that cutting benefits & raising retirement age are wrong answers for Social Security.

Believes that there should be no tax increase if earning under $250K; tax cuts for those under $75K.

Believes that we should never negotiate out of fear, and never fear to negotiate.

Believes that the President must abide by international human rights treaties.

Believes that we should strengthen NATO to face 21st-century threats.

Believes that there should be strong labor, safety, and environmental standards on trade.

Believes that we should enforce environmental & labor provisions in trade agreements.

Believes that we should eliminate government programs that no longer work.

Believes we hold corporations responsible for pensions & work conditions.

Believes we should close tax loopholes for US companies relocating abroad.

Believes we should prevent money laundering by disclosing corporate owners.

Believes that the death penalty should be enforced fairly and with caution.

Believe we should not lower the drinking age from 21 to 18.

Believes we should invest in early childhood education and higher education.

Believes that teacher merit is pay ok if based on career instead of a single test.

Believes that we need a sense of urgency about improving education system.

How unfortunate our voting system is. Obama has spent more then Bush and Kerry combined to spread his message, and in these last few days he will spend over 600 million to express his message further. It is no wonder that he reneged on his promise to not accept private funds, especially when Mr. Soros is bankrolling him. Supporters of Obama may have a 'purchased' victory on thier hands....and (never being a sore loser) I say 'congratulations'. But...the bill to be paid will be coming, and many of you who are on Mr. Obama's bandwagon now may very well live to regret it later. Just return the favor and don't whine that "It's all the Republicans fault" when it does come due.

I want to speak about the people who say that people are voting for Barack bacause he is black. I have a friend who is black and he doesn't like Barack, he says "he's shady, and he will do something shady in office but I am voting for him because I think a black man should be in office". I'm sure there are plenty of other people white and black with that thought. I for one, feel we need to vote for a president who has experience and has proven they are proud to be an American. There are two many issues with Barack. He attends a very racist church with a racist minister, he was listed as Muslim at his school in Asia. He has ties to terrorists. He doesn't have any experience. His wife said she was finally proud to be an American. He did not put his hand over his heart for the national anthem-saw this one myself. He may be a good speaker. But people need to remember he was a community organizer, that's what they do. Speak to people on their level and get everybody thinking in the same direction. So great-he's done his job as a community organizer but not as president. People should not be fooled into believing that just because he says something, it is a fact. And just because he says he is going to do something, it may not get done. I beleive we should vote for someone with a proven background.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102802955.html

Obama's going to hurt the economy. Tax cuts are great and all, but everyone needs to stop listening to the people running for office. They're obviously not showing the whole picture.

Barack Obama scares the he## out of me. He doesn't seem to appreciate the greatness of America. His closest friends are either embarrassed by or hate America. This does not bode well for our beloved country.

Why then has Obama not done anything productive since becoming a senator? look at what his current constituency is paying in taxes, and what shape they are in. Ask yourself if this looks like a "take charge kinda guy"