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Teary 86-Year-Old Volunteer Meets Obama (VIDEO)

Sort by The Huffington Post (Free subscription) - 11/04/2008

Charles is an 86-year-old Obama campaign volunteer from Boulder, Colorado. He won a raffle to meet Barack at the rally in Denver on October 26th. Watch him emotionally recount the experience below. **See other teary-eyed people meet Obama.** **See more Obama slideshows .**

Thanks, Charles

Sort by Firedoglake (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

An Obama Campaign worker tells us why he is out there trying to elect a Democrat.

This Day In Obama Video

Sort by The Plank (Free subscription) - 10/30/2008

You can watch Obama's 30-minute TV ad here . But, for my money at least, this 3-minute Obama web ad packs a bigger punch: -- Jason Zengerle

Chris Walla on Obama: “We Will Win”

Sort by Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) - 11/04/2008

John and Sarah can’t seem to muster much more than smears at this point. It’s all they’ve got to run on. McCain’s platform is as thin as Palin’s resumé; cynicism is their last, best defense. They can make a lot of noise about Obama’s great oratory skills being empty platitudes, about him being untested and [...]

Meeting Obama

Sort by Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) - 11/04/2008

I just dare you to watch this and not be moved. He didn't say it in so many words, but I'm willing to bet that Charles Alexander has thought to himself at some point, "I never thought I'd live to see the day..." To understand the reason for his emotions about this election, you have to understand the context . ...In my gut, I know there's a chance that the first African-American to make a serious...

"Charles Meets Barack"

Sort by Slog (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

Having repeatedly posted heart-crushing crap like this , it's only fair that I share this glass-half-full-and-then-some video making the rounds. "You'll need a Kleenex afterward!" warned Slog tipper Janet, but I didn't think it was that sexy. Just kidding! I'm uncomfortable with emotion! Three cheers for Charles!

We Fight For This Guy

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Responses to “We Fight For This Guy”

VIDEOS-- Sweet and sour: Charles the Volunteer vs. Joe the Plumber

Sort by The Political Carnival (Free subscription) - 10/28/2008

By GottaLaff Tears: At the Boulder, Colorado field office for Barack Obama. H/t: SeattleDan vs. Jeers: Joe the Plumber won't explain 'death to Israel' remarks Fox's Shepard Smith questioned Joe Wurzelbacher on why he thought that a vote for Obama is a vote for the death to Israel. Who's more credible? Who would you rather associate with? Yeah, me too. And kudos to Shepard Smith. H/t: One of our Anonymi...

Charles Alexander, Born 1922, Meets Obama

Sort by Jack and Jill Politics (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

I dare you not to cry. Donate: Bring It for Barack - Jack & Jill Politics

Charles in Colorado Wants You To Volunteer

Sort by Obama HQ (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

This past Sunday Barack rallied 100,000 voters in Denver, Colorado . Supporters, volunteers and undecideds came out to listen to Barack and to vote early . The local Campaign for Change office held a rally the week before for volunteers to have a chance to meet Barack backstage before the rally. Charles, a 86-year-old volunteer, won the raffle and got to meet the Democratic nominee. Meeting Barack...

Charles gets to meet Barack Obama. Do yourself a favor and take a moment to watch this, trust me.

Sort by The Immoral Minority (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

The message from Charles to the young men and women who are going to someday be in charge of this country is something that every one of them should take a moment to watch. Charles, and the young people he talks about, make me proud to be an American. Bless you Charles.

This is really awesome

Sort by Rising Hegemon (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

Charles

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h/t HoneyBearKelly, who owes me a box of kleenex

Have Your Kleenex Ready

Sort by ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

HoneyBearKelly found this touching video about a volunteer in the Obama campaign.

Overly O-motional

Sort by BlueOregon (Free subscription) - 10/29/2008

I have Obama election anxiety. I think about him winning - or losing - all day long. I watch TV news with heightened stress and pray there is no October surprise. I fret while listening to the multi-cultural NPR shows that thoughtfully debate and discuss the impact of race, age and gender on voting. I worry about Election Day celebrations and hope that we can all keep our heads, no matter the outcome....