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  1. I had a spot on the bleachers behind the podium, stage left.  The two of them had quite the mutual admiration society going!  I’m now even more convinced than previously that they would make a great ticket.  I just wish there were a way that the crowd didn’t have to wait so long at each stage, especially for the buses returning to the parking lots.

    • In the short clip on the “news” the cameraman made the mistake of including a brief shot of the entire area.  This put a true persepctive on “the crowd” in attendance.
      Was it sparse attendance.

        • pictures I still see empty field.  It is well known that a low percentage vote and I could say that within that percentage the reasons for choosing a candidate are based mostly on trivial celebrity type garbage.

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          p>I most remember that wide angle shot of the Army tank toppling the Saddam stature.  Presented to the world as a huge “crowd” that in reality was not.

    • They would make a truly terrible ticket. Hillary brings more baggage than good to any election. Obama needs a fresh face as his VP.

      • …is only in the eye of the beholder.  Is it baggage to have fought for universal health care?  Is it baggage to have been married to one of the most successful AND most popular Presidents in recent history?  Is it baggage to have the kind of enemies she has?  I would point to all of these things as sources of pride.  For any Democrat to say she has too much baggage is to me a surrender to the vast right wing conspiracy.  Remember, when she was still a candidate herself, she was doing better against McCain than Obama was.  As for the fresh face argument, that’s the part that Obama himself brings to the ticket.  Two fresh faces will only make the inexperience argument stronger from the other side than it already is.

    • Hanging out in a small northern NH town is a nice day trip.  I wanted to go but couldnt get it together in time and the bus transport sounded like a hassle.  I heard lots of commentators on radio ridiculing the Unity concept as contrived, but I think it is very well done –just hoping they can keep it up.  As far as Hillary for VP–I’m not qute there myself.  I like the way Biden is chewing up and spitting out Repubs on talking head shows.   (of course Hillary could do the same).    

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    On February 8, in Unity, New Hampshire, 107 people voted for me, and 107 people voted for Senator Barack Obama.

    Today, Barack and I were in Unity to celebrate a unified Democratic Party focused on electing him the next president. I was proud to stand with him today, and I will do whatever I can to help his campaign between now and November.

    Senator McCain and the Republicans may have hoped that we wouldn’t join forces like this. They may have wished that we wouldn’t stand united to fight this battle with everything we’ve got.

    But I’ve got news for them: We are one party; we are one America; and we are not going to rest until we take back our country and put it once again on the path to peace, prosperity, and progress in the 21st century.

  4. and this was the most awkward thing ever.  It’s like the kind of awkward you see between two people who slept together but don’t think anyone else knows, so they’re not being outwardly lovey dovey to try and dissuade suspicion but everyone already knows.  

  5.              Unite for Change!

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    p>        Join us in Peabody on Saturday!  

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    p>               Democrats United

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    p>In the sprit  of Barack Obama’s “Unite for Change” effort and Governor Deval Patrick’s request for Democrats to host community events across the Commonwealth.

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    p>A gathering of Democrats to show our support for Democratic Party candidates. Wear your campaign buttons and be counted!

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    p>This event will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 10 AM to noon on the sidewalk in front of 18 Chestnut Street (next to City Hall, one-mile off of Route 128 using the Lowell Street exit) in Peabody. Bring your own soda and lemonade. There is plenty of parking nearby.

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    p>This will be a time for old and new friends to gather. Mail-in voter registration forms will be available. Come join us to celebrate our Democratic pride!

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    p>Dress is summer casual attire.

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    p>In the unlikely event of inclement weather we will hold this activity indoors at Gallo Nero Pizzeria Ristorante, 89 Main Street, Peabody, Mass., commencing at 11 AM.

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    p>All Democrats and voters are welcome
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                   Yes, we can!

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    p>                Si, se puede!

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    p>          TOGETHER WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE!  

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        • I think it means he wants us to see his latest parody — or he wants to recruit the unwary into starring in his latest parody.

          • I am flattered that you recall some of my finer moments.  I didn’t know anyone care enough to keep track.  Thank you!

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            p>Well, when I met Deval a few years ago at the state convention, I met a go-getter.  When I met him again in Peabody, a few weeks ago, I met a man who’s hair had grayed and seemed surprisingly sincere.

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            p>Finally, I was sold that he was real.  Whatever he does.

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            p>As you may have noted, I have given the Governor the benefit of my belief he is sincere.

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            p>You might say that Deval has sold me!

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            p>KBusch do you work for John Kerry or Deval Patrick?

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    • On Saturday, June 28, the Peabody Democratic City Committee hosted a Democratic unity event in downtown Peabody.  Some 50-people attended.

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      p>Peabody Democratic Chair Russell Eckel spoke about Democratic unity and issues of concern.  

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      p>Former State Department employee and diplomat Josef Leary acknowledged the sacrifice made by Army Sgt. Nelson Rodriguez Ramirez of Revere who was killed last week in Afghanistan.

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      p>Leary said, “Democrats are strong on national defense and no one should ever think we aren’t.”  He went on to say that, “We are fortunate to have Congressman John Tierney as subcommittee chair of the House Oversight Committee’s panel on national security and foreign affairs.”

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      p>The event was attended by Governor’s Councilor Mary Ellen Manning, Democratic State Committeewoman Agnes Ricko, Democratic State Committeeman Arthur Powell, Middleton Selectman and Governor’s Council candidate Timothy Houten, Peabody Councilors-at large Ted Bettencourt and Anne Manning, Lynn School Committee Member Maria Carrasco, Andrew Eaton of U.S. Senator John Kerry’s campaign, and numerous supporters of Congressman John Tierney.  Also in attendance were 5th Essex District State Rep. candidate Astrid af Klinteberg of Gloucester and New England Obama steering committee member Katherine Cordova.

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      p>The event was part of Barack Obama’s nationwide effort to demonstrate that Democrats are united for change.

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      p>After encouraging those gathered to share their views, City Committee Chair Eckel led a group to Peabody Square where they held Obama signs and waved at passing motorists.  

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        • KBusch you could have met Peabody if you had come to Peabody on Satuday.  

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          p>Everyone was invited to show their unity!

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          p>I need to take the time to remove the W’s from your e-mail address and send you a note.

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          p>Note to File:  Send KBusch a note!  However, I enjoy communicating with him via BMG too much!

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        • I know some people who attended. Good job Peabody in posting the information about this event.  

  7. Got a funny text message from my brother on saturday.

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    p>”At my friend’s bar.  There is a room with an Obama fundraiser.  The black people are sitting with the black people & the white people are sitting with white people.  UNITY!”

    • I know you are just stimulating discussion.  But networking sometime means meeting other people.

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      p>Introduce yourself to someone you don’t know.  It should be asy at an event to bring everyone tiogether,

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      p>           Together,we can!

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      p>          Together,we will!

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