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Comforter-in-Chief

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President Obama hugs North Point Marina owner Donna Vanzant as he tours damage done by Hurricane Sandy in Brigantine, New Jersey (Larry Downing/Reuters)

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  2. 4 Mariele Rennie-Mambu (@mrm112)
    October 31, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    He is the best not matter what. He is caring, concerned and involved.

  3. 5 hopefruit2
    October 31, 2012 at 5:35 pm

  4. 6 yardarm756
    October 31, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Top 10 again?

  5. 20 jovie141
    October 31, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    That’s doable!

  6. 23 hopefruit2
    October 31, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    Advocacy group’s poll shows Obama, Nelson with double-digit leads among Florida Hispanics

    // United We Dream, a Hispanic activist group pressing for passage of the DREAM Act, is out with swing-state polling that says President Barack Obama has double-digit leads over challenger Mitt Romney among Hispanic voters in the five states polled. In Florida, the lead is 30 points — 61 percent-to-31 percent. Among “certain” voters, the lead is 56-to-27.

    The survey also shows two-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson with a comfortable 53-32 lead over his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Connie Mack IV, with 15 percent saying they’re still undecided. But among “certain” voters, Nelson’s lead is just 38-27. //

    http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2012/10/advocacy-groups-poll-shows-obama-nelson-with-double-digit-leads-among-florida-hispanics.html

  7. 24 donna dem 4 obama
    October 31, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Thank you President Obama for always showing empathy for this Nation.

    We Love You Back!!!!!!!!

  8. 25 donna dem 4 obama
    October 31, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    By The Associated Press

    More than 19 million people have already voted in the upcoming election, either by mail or in person. No votes will be counted until Nov. 6, but some key states are releasing the party affiliation of those who have voted.

    Colorado
    Votes: 1.1 million
    Democrats: 35 percent
    Republicans: 38 percent
    ___

    Florida
    Votes: 2.7 million
    Democrats: 43 percent
    Republicans: 41 percent
    ___

    Iowa
    Votes: 532,000
    Democrats: 44 percent
    Republicans: 32 percent
    ___

    Nevada
    Votes: 533,000
    Democrats: 44 percent
    Republicans: 38 percent
    ___

    North Carolina
    Votes: 1.9 million
    Democrats: 49 percent
    Republicans: 32 percent
    ___

    Ohio
    Votes: 1.3 million
    Democrats: 30 percent
    Republicans: 24 percent

    Looking Good!

    http://www.live5news.com/story/19967399/early-voting-update

    • 26 JojoRaze
      October 31, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      Been lurking for months now. But now in the top 25. Glad that Chips has instituted a No Chicken-Little policy a few weeks ago.

      I want to say “Thank You” to whomever posted that Princeton GMU website that gives early voting stats. It’s a great resource!

      Many thanks also to Betsy who posted her canvass/outreach to the eighty-year old Latino man in NV who had never voted! It has stuck in my memory and made me teary and hopeful.

      FORWARD everyone!

      • 27 cookemom
        October 31, 2012 at 6:09 pm

        Welcome JojoRaze, look forward to reading more of your posts. I say we serve up some chicken little fingers as victory snacks on the 6th.

  9. 28 utaustinliberal
    October 31, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    He most definitely is the “Comforter-in-Chief” He and his team have been fantastic.

    • 30 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      October 31, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    • 31 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      October 31, 2012 at 6:05 pm

      BTW, at ~ 14:10 in that video it appears that Gov Christie wipes a tear from his eye …

      • 32 theo67
        October 31, 2012 at 6:16 pm

        It must be comforting for him to know he doesn’t have to fix this mess on his own. I have even more respect for President Obama, if that’s possible, for dealing with the national emergencies effectively “on his own” – economy, auto crisis, bank bailout (getting the money back), winding down war in Iraq, dealing with the war in Afghanistan and the Middle East transformation, obstruction by the GOP and having to keep the government running and make some level of progress in the meantime, BP oil spill. He was all alone in those – he had to make the decisions and fix stuff. Christie seems overwhelmed, and glad to have the President to lean on. I’m glad he’s got President Obama to lean on, too.

  11. 37 tally
    October 31, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    So what’s everyone doing for Halloween?

    I’m getting my Downton Abby on!

    😀 😀 😀

    • 38 57andfemale
      October 31, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      that, and a good glass of wine, sounds great!

    • 41 dotster3
      October 31, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      Waiting for trick or treaters—–have only had 1 customer so far. Hope lots more show up—-have a huge stash of candy bars ready and waiting—–don’t want all these choc treats leftover tempting me.

      • 42 cookemom
        October 31, 2012 at 6:16 pm

        I bought two huge bags of my favorite candy 2 weeks ago. Today there’s a bag and one half bag left. So far, not one trick or treater.
        Note to self: Never, ever, buy Halloween candy before Halloween morning. Never, ever buy your favorite. smh

        • 43 Dakota
          October 31, 2012 at 6:33 pm

          I hear ya! Hubby just bought candy this afternoon. He had specific instructions not to buy any of “our” favorites!

        • 44 theo67
          October 31, 2012 at 7:46 pm

          This is a hard lesson I learned a couple of years ago – I only buy candy I can’t stand, and then I’m quick to take it to work and get rid of it the next day. The leftovers of the stuff you like is VERY hard to give away.

          • 45 cookemom
            October 31, 2012 at 7:53 pm

            I know and so far we’ve only gotten 3 sets of kids to ring the bell. I’m sure they’re done for the night. Our community goes from 3-6:30 on Halloween. Now I have all of this candy. I have no one to give it to, and not so sure I’m strong enough to do that anyway. SEND HELP!!!

    • 47 meta
      October 31, 2012 at 6:18 pm

      You look gorgeous, Tally! Have fun!

    • 48 jeff
      October 31, 2012 at 7:04 pm

      Gonna dress as a republican. J/K

  12. 49 utaustinliberal
    October 31, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    In the latest WaPost/ABC tracking poll, 78% of voters approve of Pres. Obama’s handling of hurricane Sandy. That’s pretty fantastic but it just hit me that this is a much higher percentage than he got from taking out OBL. The electorate is a funny one.

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2012/10/31/wapo-abc-tracking-poll-high-marks-for-president-obama-on-hurricane-sandy-response/

    • 50 jovie141
      October 31, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      That’s because Bush was taking the credit for killing Bin Laden, If you recall? This, it dampened overall support!

    • 51 Mary Jones
      October 31, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      This despite the fact that at the doctor’s office on Monday I hear Fox News people saying, “Oh President OBama is just going to use the storm as a photo op to polish up his image.

  13. 52 jovie141
    October 31, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    • 53 khyber jones
      October 31, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      We won Hillsborough by 36,000 votes in 2008. Looks like we’re on a good pace to win the County again.

  15. 55 jovie141
    October 31, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    About 2k in Ocala for Biden( trust me when I tell you this is Red Neck area)-

    http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121031/ARTICLES/121039878

    A very good Crowd for Joe in this area.

  16. 61 hopefruit2
    October 31, 2012 at 6:01 pm

  17. 63 utaustinliberal
    October 31, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    So much sugar in the air.

  18. 69 ourmanflint
    October 31, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    President Obama really empathizes with people and is able to comfort those who need comforting; and also takes practical policy steps to alleviate suffering, or avoid it altogether where possible.

  20. 71 Alycee (@jazziz2)
    October 31, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    Marco Rubio is headed to my area tomorrow for a rally… Good luck with that — DelCo is PBO country!

    In other news, the ghost and goblins better get here soon or there’ll be no treats left! I’m on my fifth bag of pretzels as we speak!

    • 72 cookemom
      October 31, 2012 at 6:20 pm

      How smart of you to get the healthier choice of pretzels. I did the unthinkable and bought my favorite Twix, Kit Kat, and Milky Way. I’ve already eaten half of the huge bonus size bag. tsk, tsk I’m going to have to Zumba for the whole month of November.

      • 73 jacquelineoboomer
        October 31, 2012 at 6:34 pm

        I always buy something I don’t like. Why do I hate myself so much??? (I like your way better, cookemom, no offense to Alycee and her pretzels – which I also wish I had right now!)

      • 74 Alycee (@jazziz2)
        October 31, 2012 at 6:52 pm

        Yeah, there’s a method to my madness. An open bag is an empty bag, therefore, I went with a no fat, low cal option just in case there are leftovers… plus, I’ve gone thru 3 48oz containers of ice cream in the last five days… I’ll be glad when I’m off these steroids, I’m eating eveything in sight!

  21. 75 theo67
    October 31, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Isn’t it amazing that Democrats are celebrating the opportunity for bipartisanship, and the fact that our guy is able to rise above partisanship and work his heart out to help out a governor who has maligned him just a few short weeks ago. Contrast that with Republicans who’ve obstructed him the entire time and who are gnashing their teeth at Christie’s support of President Obama. One group is proudly American – wanting the best for their fellow citizens in a time of crisis, and the other seems not to be.

  22. 80 jovie141
    October 31, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Are you at all surprised?

  23. 81 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    October 31, 2012 at 6:24 pm

  24. 83 jacquelineoboomer
    October 31, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Okay, I’m having a moment. My toddler great grandson just appeared at my door as “Woody” from Toy Story, although he refuses to wear the cowboy hat. His favorite word for candy is “num-nums,” so I guess “Trick or Treat” will have to wait until next year. I’m in love with that kid!

    Darn – My son got me an Obama mask (“Smile, Mom, i’s the only time you’ll have your photo taken with him!”), and I forgot to wear it for Woody!

    Happy Halloween, everyone! Hope y’all get some num-nums aka treats tonight.

  25. 87 Chipsticks
    October 31, 2012 at 6:27 pm

  26. 89 lamh35
    October 31, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    I’m sure this has already been front paged, but still… WTF! Damn, dude is just ridiculous. So he paid damn near $5000 for supplies for his campaign rally disguised as “storm relief” when he could have given that money to the damn Red Cross directly.

    This mofo really plans to buy his way into a presidency!

    http://tinyurl.com/azg6dnn

    • 90 jacquelineoboomer
      October 31, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      He can’t buy our votes!

    • 91 lisalovesobama
      October 31, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      i know!! that’s what I said. Just donate the money!! he’s so fricking awful!

    • 92 anniebella
      October 31, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      I could not and would not support someone like Mitt Romney. If he was a Democrat, and the Republican was a good decent man, I could not vote for a liar who have no character, or value.

    • 93 cookemom
      October 31, 2012 at 6:56 pm

      I said staffers purchased the stuff yesterday, when I saw the tweet of the picture of food so nicely lined up on the table. It just looked too staged even then. smh….dumb Mitt for brains

    • 94 Mary Jones
      October 31, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Giving money would also have spoken directly to the ‘rich and out of touch’ meme. I’m not surprised at him any more, but isn’t there anyone on his campaign with a clue? Is he running it like a CEO and not listening to anyone else? The books written after this campaign are going to be interesting

  27. 95 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    October 31, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    • 96 theo67
      October 31, 2012 at 7:55 pm

      If people thought that Republicans (this current version) were concerned about American people and the future of this country – they should be getting a nagging feeling of dread about now. In some way, this actually makes me feel a little better about the ugliness that they’ve spewn at President Obama. They are just horrible people, irredeemable and unconcerned about the country. They love their flag, their chanting of “USA! USA! USA!”, but they don’t actually feel real patriotism. They don’t know what it means.

  28. 97 jovie141
    October 31, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    President Obama cancelled a rally in Virginia on Monday due to Hurricane Sandy, but he is making up for it this Saturday.

    The president will appear at a grassroots event in Prince William County and he is bringing along former president Bill Clinton, WJLA reports.

    The campaign rally will also feature a performance by Dave Matthews.

    UPDATE: Obama and Clinton will also hit the trail in New Hampshire on Saturday, attending a rally in Concord, WMUR reports.

  29. 99 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    October 31, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    🙂

  30. 101 dotster3
    October 31, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    • 102 carla4obama
      October 31, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      The criticism by Christie, Chrysler and GM is a welcome sign that Republicans and corporate leaders may learn to cooperate with the president so many of their colleagues disrespect and deride. It also tells me something else: those three titans think Romney is likely to lose, and they don’t need to pay him any deference or worry about working with him in January.

  32. 104 Liberal Librarian
    October 31, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Seeing the hatred being spewed at Gov. Christie is just amazing. The nutjobs would rather that NJ drown than Christie accept help from PBO and the feds.

  33. 108 anniebella
    October 31, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Our President didn’t care if that woman was a Republican or Democrat, he saw an American who is suffering. That’s the kind of person he is.

  34. 109 dotster3
    October 31, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    Bri Wi on NBC tonight said “Obama was here in New Jersey today” and showed no vid or reporting on anything Christie or Obama said. They then went right to Peter Alexander for a full report on Romney in Fl. Then introduced Chuck Todd by saying he was travelling with the president today, Todd did not mention anything about Obama, talked only about the election proceeding in spite of all the problems of moving polling places etc. Obama was off limits on NBC. Disgusting and a disservice to viewers—-keeping them uninformed.

  35. 115 lisalovesobama
    October 31, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I read in the comments section at TPM that Chuckles Todd– never content to let sleeping dogs lie– will be revealing his ‘new’ and ‘improved’ Romney-centric poll numbers tomorrow. 🙄 ass.

  36. 131 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    October 31, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    • 132 Sara Chumley Carter
      October 31, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      referencing the picture of PBO with Governor Christie: an extraordinary person on the right;
      and THE possibility OF an extraordinary person in the making, there on the left. xoxox
      wouldn’t it be something if the art of politics became the practice/art
      of our transforming each other?

  37. 133 Anna
    October 31, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Sorry Chipsticks, for not checking my email address, was input incorrectly, fingers faster than key board today. Didn’t mean to make extra work for you.

  38. 134 lisalovesobama
    October 31, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

  39. 135 carolyn
    October 31, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    Write Williams. He likes to be liked. We don’t watch NBC any more for this very reason. He has gotten really terrible. You’d hardly know President Obama was president to watch them.

  42. 140 Liberal Librarian
    October 31, 2012 at 7:10 pm

  43. 141 desertflower
    October 31, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    http://uaw.org/articles/unions-good-government-groups-file-ethics-complaint-against-romney-failing-disclose-his-big

    Unions, good government groups to file ethics complaint against Romney for failing to disclose his big auto rescue profit
    10/31/12
    Groups urge Office of Government Ethics to make Romney disclose or divest
    WASHINGTON — A coalition of community, labor and good-government organizations is calling on the U.S. Office of Government Ethics to investigate GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney for noncompliance with the Ethics in Government Act and compel him to either disclose his investments or divest them.
    “The American people have a right to know about Governor Romney’s potential conflicts of interest, such as the profits his family made from the auto rescue,” said UAW President Bob King. “It’s time for Governor Romney to disclose or divest.”
    “While Romney was opposing the rescue of one of the nation’s most important manufacturing sectors, he was building his fortunes with his Delphi investor group, making his fortunes off the misfortunes of others,” King added.
    The groups sending the complaint letter, including SEIU, UAW, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Public Citizen, Public Campaign, People for the American Way and The Social Equity Group, believe that Romney’s undisclosed stock holdings create serious conflicts of interest. They point to the auto rescue as a key example.
    The Nation recently reported that the Romney family personally profited by at least $15.3 million from the auto loans of 2009 through his investment in the Delphi Corp. auto parts company. Yet Romney’s June 1, 2012, Public Financial Disclosure Report to the Office of Government Ethics did not reveal this windfall because he did not disclose the underlying holdings of his private equity and limited partnership funds.

  44. 142 desertflower
    October 31, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/obama-to-launch-major-pre-election-tour

    President Obama’s campaign announced on Wednesday a major, multi-state tour the weekend before the election, taking the candidate across Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Virginia on Saturday, and New Hampshire, Florida, Ohio, and Colorado on Sunday.

    He runs on ALL CYLINDERS!!

  47. 149 forus50
    October 31, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    Boom! goes the dynamite.

  48. 153 forus50
    October 31, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Someone mentioned the early vote tracker that I had posted a few days ago and am reposting here again. This is updated daily state by state – he did this in 2008 as well. Excellent!
    http://elections.gmu.edu/early_vote_2012.html

  49. 154 Tally
    October 31, 2012 at 7:29 pm

  50. 155 Tally
    October 31, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Just curious, since I do NOT answer my landline phone from UNKNOWN/UNKOWN callers – has anyone here been polled regarding POTUS?

    • 156 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      October 31, 2012 at 7:39 pm

      Same as you, Tally, if the # is not in my address book I never answer my mobile and, of course, the same applies to Skype. Have received dozens of calls from ‘unknown/blocked’ during the past several months, so some of them might have been pollsters. Beyond that, I’ve never been polled in my entire 65 years and I vote in every election 🙂

      #TrustBarack

      • 157 cookemom
        October 31, 2012 at 7:47 pm

        American Crossroads displayed on my phone. That’s rove’s group I think. Anyway, I sat there trying to pondering if I should answer and give them bogus information. Then I thought about all the starving brain cells that are wasted all over the world. I decided to save a few of mine and let it go to voice mail. I haven’t checked the messages. Perhaps I should check them just in case it’s causing the lady who does the voice for the voicemail to wilt.

    • 159 sherijr
      October 31, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      I was polled in ND about 4 weeks ago.. they asked questions about Heidi Heitkamp & POTUS.. it was a recorded call, but good questions & fair options for answers.

    • 160 hopefruit2
      October 31, 2012 at 7:52 pm

      I was polled by Quinnipiac once last year.

    • 164 dotster3
      October 31, 2012 at 8:13 pm

      Yes, I was polled by Gallup 2 or 3 months ago. Asked if they could call back closer to the election to check if opinions were same/changed. I said “yes” but no call—–probably because of all my 10’s for President Obama.

    • 166 nathkatun7
      October 31, 2012 at 8:13 pm

      I don’t either and have not been polled. I actually remember being polled in 2008. I’ve been getting dozens of “unknown” calls but I generally assume they are from scam artists trying to tell me I won a trip to Florida if I send them $49.99 dollars via debit or credit card. I never realized, until you brought it up, that these “unknowns” may have been pollsters.

  51. 167 Beverly
    October 31, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Hello, TODers!

    Lurker de-lurking here. I’ve been lurking here so long I feel as if I know everyone; I’ve cheered with CK on her call with the President, was all sad faced when Dudette lost her space at the DNC , had opinions on the dresses AMK bought for his wife, and I am completely in love with Bob and Yardarm and Lib Librarian and UT. And VC. And Hopefruit. My point is I figured it was time to stop lurking and say ‘Hey’.

    I just moved last week from my tiny South American country to Canada. I made that move with great trepidation because I would be far away from family and don’t really know people in Canada, but TOD makes me feel like I brought my virtual family with me. Thank you, Chipsticks, for allowing lurkers like me to be a silent TOD family member.

    I kind of invited myself to the TOD Election night watch and after party, I hope no-one minds. I am one of the millions of Global citizens who love and support President Obama (and think Americans are so lucky to have him and can’t understand why this race is even close!) and I have the greatest admiration for the unbridled support you give in this Forum. I send all of you whatever strength of spirit I have to share on the homestretch, and my best wishes to all those affected by the Storm.

    • 168 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
      October 31, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      Lovely comments, Beverly, and please don’t be a stranger … join in anytime!!!

      Thank you.

      #TrustBarack

      • 169 cman
        October 31, 2012 at 7:41 pm

        Don’t believe him Beverly. He’s being all nice cause you confessed your love for him. I’m onto you BoB. lol

        But Welcome! Election night is gonna be a roller coaster of a ride as we await all the result. Lurkers come out now, we are all gonna need each other to celebrate and cry tears of joy once again.

    • 171 Alycee (@jazziz2)
      October 31, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      Welcome, Beverly! You are among friends! Sure there will be many more folks delurking over the next few days.

    • 172 sherijr
      October 31, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      How nice of you to ‘delurk’ ~ best of luck & happiness in your new home Beverly… I hope we’ll hear lots more from you 🙂

    • 173 cookemom
      October 31, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      Hiya Beverly!! You delurked just in time to partake in the upcoming celebration on Tuesday. It’s gonna be a wang dang doodle (great fun)!! Let’s continue to hear from you as we past the time until then. Thanks for the kind words about PBO.

    • 174 collegekay
      October 31, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      Welcome Beverly! 😀

    • 175 Tally
      October 31, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      Hey Bev! So jealous of you in Canada, eh?

      I too cannot fathom how this race is even close, which is why I was asking how many TODers have actually been polled.

      I was in the UK for the 08 election, and the view was awesome from there. Everyone knew what a universally bad choice McSame/Palin was. I wish I was there now, it might calm me the fuck down. It’s unfathomable to me my fellow countrymen could be stupid enough to allow the biggest sociopathic liar into the Oval Office.

    • 176 utaustinliberal
      October 31, 2012 at 7:54 pm

      Hey Beverly (waves enthusiastically) welcome to the party. The more the merrier. Thank you for the kind words. I hope your transition to Canada occurs smoothly and you make wonderful personal connections.

    • 177 hopefruit2
      October 31, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      Hello Beverly – welcome to TOD. I guess you are one of our regular TOD lurkers I refer to in my “rise & shine” greeting! Glad to see that you are de-lurking and hope you will be around to celebrate with us when our PBO is re-elected on Tuesday!! 🙂 🙂

    • 178 theo67
      October 31, 2012 at 8:17 pm

      Welcome, Beverly! You’ll find a very easy crowd here, and soon, you’ll be posting all the time (addicted like the rest of us…). Welcome to Canada, too (my home nation). You’re going to love it in Canada – make use of the social programs to help you get adjusted and meet people. They’re very welcoming to newcomers. Which province are you in? You’ll find there are global citizens from everywhere on TOD, and many from Canada. Welcome!

      • 179 Beverly
        October 31, 2012 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks, Theo. I’ve been here just over a week and Canadians are awesome. Last weekend I did my first solo trip on the subway and had trouble buying a pass. I was so shocked when a security officer just gave me a token, just like that, and waved away my thanks. And when I was trying to figure out westbound vs east a young woman just came up to me and asked if she could help. Canadians are awesome!

        I am in Ontario, btw.

    • 182 nathkatun7
      October 31, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      Thank you so much, Beverly, for this beautiful comment. We are all working hard to make sure that the citizens of the world, like you, who love and appreciate our incredible President, won’t be disappointed in America on Nov. 6th. Speaking for my self, I deeply appreciate reading comments from people in Canada, Ireland, the U.K., India,Trinidad, Jamaica, Australia, Ghana and other parts of the world. Your love and respect for President Obama vindicates many of us who voted for a man we knew would improve the image and standing of the U.S., which had been badly damaged by the previous administration. Best of luck on you new country. I have family in Canada (nephew and niece and their families) and they all love the country and the people.

    • 183 Beverly
      October 31, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you all very much!

  52. 184 utaustinliberal
    October 31, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    • 185 cookemom
      October 31, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      In a bet with Axelrod this morning, Joe will grow the mustache if PBO takes Fla or No Carolina. Axe agreed to shave his musgache of 40 years if PBO loses either Penn, Mich, or Wisc. Axe told him that since after the election, there won’t be anything to talk about on Morning Joe, viewers can just tune in to watch is mustache grow.

    • 186 theo67
      October 31, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      I like the Fu Manchu.

  53. 187 xtine
    October 31, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Joe Isuzu actor (commercials from way back) has a funny skit morphing into Willard! Sorry don’t have link.

  54. 189 utaustinliberal
    October 31, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Republicans are math challenged.

  55. 194 ouapiti
    October 31, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    This is nice to see!
    FiveThirtyEight
    What State Polls Suggest About the National Vote
    By NATE SILVER

    Nearly every evaluation method based on state polls hints at a very slight lead in the popular vote, and an Electoral College victory, for President Obama.

  56. 195 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    October 31, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    A twitter bomb has exploded #SerialLyingMittIsUnfit 🙂

    #TrustBarack

  59. 198 Allison
    October 31, 2012 at 8:01 pm

  60. 199 dotster3
    October 31, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Just got what sounded like an urgent call to come to Mo. this weekend to canvass for Claire McCaskill. (I’m in Illinois) I was sorry to have to turn them down, but I can’t go, and I want to spend every spare minute making calls for President Obama. They said someone just dumped another boatload of money into the campaign of the rape expert, Looney Tunes Todd Akin.

    • 200 theo67
      October 31, 2012 at 8:21 pm

      A vote for President Obama will hopefully have postiive downstream impacts.

    • 201 Jey
      October 31, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      I watched a PBS special last night called BIG SKY,BIG MONEY … gave me a better understanding about the whole Citizens United thing. I don’t understand how the supreme court did what it did. Precisely the reason why the ppl of Montana need to wake up and vote for PBO.

  61. 202 Bobfr (@Our4thEstate)
    October 31, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    Governor Christi to Fox, Rush, Willard, etc … as of ~ 10 min ago on Twitter …

    … he’s correct, of course, and you can be sure come 2014 he’ll be reminding the GOP of that Tweet ….

    #TrustBarack

    • 203 theo67
      October 31, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      Personally, my memory isn’t that short. I don’t have Romnesia. I’m glad he’s appreciating the help he’s getting from President Obama, but he’s still the same character who only a few weeks ago was claiming that President Obama didn’t know anything about leadership. I can’t forget that.

  62. 204 99ts
    October 31, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    http://www.c-span.org/Events/Pres-Obama-Views-Storm-Damage-in-New-Jersey/10737435459-1/ wonderful wonderful man – no adjectives to describe him

    I just watched this one – everyone wants to talk to PBO – Gov Christie so respectful, standing behind , smiling and agreeing. Ha – he eventually started talking to some people a little apart from the President & shared a little of PBO’s love.

    And one guy just couldn’t keep sitting – although a few people behind the President – showing respect despite the misery of what has happened

    Why does it always seems to take a disaster for people to be together help each other and support each other? It is wonderful to see – hope it lasts for the next 4 years


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