the elephant asks the donkey what is it like to have been born a jackass? The donkey ponders the question and responds. I would rather have been born a jackass than been born a complete ass any day.
Dexter Porter
aka BlueDogDem
- BlueDog, Decatur, GA
2008 Democratic Presidential Candidate / Senator Democrat - Illinois. Barack Obama has dedicated his life to public service as a community organizer, civil rights attorney, and leader in the Illinois state Senate. Obama now continues his fight for working families following his recent election to the United States Senate.
Sworn into office January 4, 2005, Senator Obama is focused on promoting economic growth and bringing good paying jobs to Illinois. Obama serves on the important Environment and Public Works Committee, which oversees legislation and funding for the environment and public works projects throughout the country, including the national transportation bill.
Vote description: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To H.R. 2642; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Vote description: Motion To Waive CBH Re: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To H.R. 2642; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Vote description: Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to Consider H.R. 6331; Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
PA Road to Change: Barack Visits Tama Manufacturing Company in Allentown
This morning, Barack kicked off Day Five of the "Road to Change" by visiting Tama Manufacturing Company, a clothing manufacturer, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He met with workers and discussed his plans to strengthen the economy. Check out the slideshow of pictures from the event!
Stay tuned for coverage of Barack's town hall meeting in Wilkes-Barre!... Read More
Fourth of July Parade in Butte Montana
Barack Obama addresses the crowd in Butte, MT before he and the rest of the Obama Family enjoy the Fourth Of July parade.
Unite for Change: National Wrap-Up
On June 28, 2008 all across the country, Obama supporters and those tired of the politics of the past joined together to build the movement for change.
Coloradans on Service
These Coloradans were in line to see Senator Obama speak about national service in Colorado Springs, CO.
