Barack Obama in Bangor, Maine

[MockSwede]

Correction - the Bangor Auditorium seats 5900 people. And we snaked around the building, down the Dutton Street access road, along Main street, and back up Buck Street - right up to the horse barns. So, it wasn't 2500 people. Maybe 2500 people out the main entrance, where he spoke outside - but there were another 1000-2000 in line behind - and that is certainly not the number of people waiting inside.

[thatfatboiforu]

His people came into the Tim Hortons in brewer where I work and they bought like 8 dozen doughnuts at 5am. Thats what I remember about his trip to my home town

[notyouraveragesmitty]

I WAS HERE! [dances]

[blorg13]

I wanted to go but I couldn't park within a mile of teh place so I figured it was full...it was

[smoose8]

ha, maine,that is the whiteist barrack obama crowd you will ever see

[DubeGoat]

hahaha,but its true

[infinitextimes]

It's about damn time someone understands the way America should work.

I had to miss this, wish I was there...

OBAMA 2008

[justinchenetteshows]

Obama 08' Be a Part of Something Great!!

[riwired]

Barack 2008! Obama will continue to sweep all the rest of the states. America has spoken!

[jmotz3]

hey, censor this

[asefati]

i am still paying my student debt and i only went to a 4 year school!

go obama...save us and this country...you are our last hope!

[Completedisclosure]

Go Maine!!! Good job! Says a lot of good things about the states, particularly the overwhelming white states, that went for Obama.

[punisher720]

Hopefully Obama will win. As a republican he is only choice.

[PeaceProfit]

There is no certainty in the words of a leader, a prophet, nor even those of God, the certainty of all rests in their actions.

Mr. Obama has already proven he can make positive change in the way politics are both regarded and practiced, by simply rising above the status quo, is not this what the world needs and desires of all its leaders ???

One who lacks the strength to stand with peace, needs only the courage to stand behind those who do not.

BL*M

[Soulquarium]

This man totally gets it. I love how he has had to work hard to get to where he is. I tend to trust people more who have had to work hard for things in life. It helps me know they understand the common man, as oposed to someone who grew up in immense wealth.

OBAMA 08

[CanadianVandal]

why are these always so short?

[Kane5260]

Go Obama

Obama for President

[Foolitics]

Foolitics on Hillary's Manager Change For Voters

[SHI7HE4D]

trust obama is the best man for the job

[dnlwood]

YOU DID IT MAINE!!!! We thank you and America Thanks you.

[darkgriffin5]

Actually Obama's a bit wrong about teachers... Teachers are having to work 2 jobs, and pay for supplies for themselves. And want to know what? It's not from underfunded schools, its from school administrations that are pocketing from levees that are passed that don't give the teachers the money, but rather the administration. I know, I'm a victim of administration pocketing money. I had to drop out because of my school administration using and abusing me for extra funding.

[cjbearce]

Ahhhh I see my friends!

[50procentLAZ]

he is good

[subtvtnt]

oooooobbbbbbbbaaaaaaaammmmmmmm­a for president!

yes we can and we will!

[kicuville]

you all know about DAVID vs GOLIATH right? i dont who is GOLIATH but i can tell you this guy is DAVID remember GAVID was young and GOLIATH was an experienced soldier

[malachi7608]

always loved maine, always will ... love you maine!

[ZaklampAjax]

Gogo Obama ;):D

[Nerrt45]

I'm proud of us Mainers...we made the right choice! I'm glad 'cause being overseas I couldn't be there to vote. I'm just stunned at how much of an "upset" the media considered this win to be. The data was right there...

Money raised in Maine:

Barack: $330,000

Hilary: $70,000

And Hilary was expected to win? Further proving the media and pundits know nothing...

And considering Maine is very open-minded towards female politicians AND 95+% white, this is a big, telling win for Obama!

[willbedone1]

Yes. We. Can

[cantinflasgz]

BARACK WON MAINE!!!!

[stlouispictures]

Way to go Maine!!! :-) Yes we can Obama!

[jedimindtrickus]

OBAMA'S EXPERIENCE QUESTIONED.

Experience of what? Of political culture? It will take your soul. Look at Hilary. Look at Bush. Vapid. Empty people.

When you throw around the word "experience" in politics think about what it means? It means jail time. It means being in a system that numbs the spirit.

We all have to rise to the occasion. We have to jar ourselves from our comfort zones.

This is the dawn of a new age. Have faith. Believe. We're the strongest country in the world. Act it.

[lQuantumTheoryl]

yes we can

[AlexTreeRat]

Barack, please defeat John McCain. The republicans will attack you on defense and on experience, but i know you will be best prepared to win for us. Long live Obama!!!!

[soxman17]

you are a fool

[MeLikeGoFast]

Mr. Obama...your a great speaker. But can you answer me one qustion? Are you willing to take military action agains Iran if all diplomacy efforts fail? And if you cant answer that one can you tell me ANY of you policies in detail...other than you will be differnt than G.W.Bush?

[sclafanisucks]

This is what I like to see... No dumb racist comments... just people who have one thing:

HOPE. COME GET SOME.

[m87zeny]

i am happy we did it,

[karimfdp187]

obama for president

[realproductions]

Please god, let this guy get past hillary.

[zytekfan]

WE WON MAINE!!!!

[Foolitics]

Foolitics - Politics For Us Fools! The SPIN ZONE starts here.

SLOGAN:

Foolitic us once, shame on you.

Foolitic us twice, shame on you, again.

Foolitics on Hillary's Cheating Heart

[SocialDRcks]

08'ama

[skawilliams]

thanks Maine

Obama '08!!!

[DuppyLoLo]

Obama's heading straight for the White House!

[moktook]

don't worry we mainers are cool

[sta937]

LOL!!! Yes you guys truly are COOL!!!!

OBAMA '08!!!

[acivilcampaign]

Indeed! Better than us Californians. ;)

[Qonox]

Obama just keeps on going and going...all the way to the White House!

[studentdotcom]

Go Obama!

[roscoegino]

GO OBAMA

[NoelLozano]

he said Fastfood Joint :D:D:D

[L0lgurl2]

"there is no liberal america or conservative america, there is the united states of america." i so love barack obama

[Joanne25339]

Obama '08

[kimofilms]

Beyond winning an election, what is it that we can do? Something to think about. For now, let's win an election.

[mrutzen2]

People, please work together to go on Obama's site and email him, suggesting that he use the song "IMAGINE" by John Lennon before or after his inspirational speeches. This will get baby boomers to remember their idealism, once embodied in this song, and to support Obama. It also fits in line perfectly with the message of this movement. If he plays this song before a speech, is there any doubt he would win?

[Meph552]

Come on Maine, its your turn to stand up for change and better our nation. Get out and vote and cast a vote for change! Vote Obama '08!

Yes, we can!

There are no red states or blue states, only the UNITED States of America!

[aLLiS0n012]

I'm in Maine.. Obama won here!

[dcice16]

It was deadly but we made it through...

had to fight through many old ladies who keep a steady diet of media bullshit, but in the end t'was worth it.

[hanatahuugafan1]

OBAMA'08!!!! YEAH!!!

[funk53daba]

Yes. The audacity of hope. The hopefulness of audacity. Let's fix our problems for a better tomorrow.

[mrutzen2]

And its whispered that soon,

If we all call the tune,

Then the piper will lead us to reason,

And a new day will dawn,

For those who stand long,

And the forest will echo with laughter.

This is real people. That elusive vision of something beautiful, that ideal that we hold as absolute good but can never quite put in words... It is alive in Obama. This movement is what we've sought for so long. Vote for this man. Donate to this movement on his website. This truth is real. Yes we can.

[moneymac101]

Congrats on taking all four states tonight Barack.

OBAMA O8!!!!

[luigiman425]

I live in Maine but my city loves clinton. I am hoping Obama wins the state though.

[SpunkyXeE]

It's so true...thanks you Obama for recognizing the little people.

[galleriagood]

Hi, I was very disappointed today when I went to C-Span at c-spanvideo dot org seeking to hears Obama's 2-10-08 victory Speech. I was able to see hilary's speech but they did'nt have Obama's speech. How unfair is that? Is'nt CSpan government funded? Should'nt they be impartial? Is C-Span a political wing of the Clinton Campaigne? Whats going on??? I really would like to hear Obama's speech....I think I have a right to... C-Span is not my political censor! Thanks for your help.

[Egendomlighet]

God bless Barack Obama. He is completely right - if you work in this country, you should not be poor. Working Americans deserve healthcare coverage, and their children deserve a shot at a good education. Moreover, we all deserve the chance, for once, to be proud of our government - and Obama uniquely guarantees that.

Obama '08!

[monie325]

obama for president !

[notyouraveragesmitty]

I WAS HERE! :D

God, it was amazing.

[Valeriec24]

As Maine goes, so goes the nation!

[kreepykrawlie]

Barack Obama WILL BE the next president!!!

[DonSvenneProduction]

yeah, david palmer for president

[kreepykrawlie]

Obama rocked!! If anyone listens to this man's logic and reason - and STILL supports a Republican candidate, then there must simply be something wrong with that person's cognitave abilities.

[livythecanuck]

TRUE, im in canada......i have got the grades but my family are poor immigrants......so i am going to be in loads of debt because i want to do my masters as well. I also want to get into engineering and that degree costs the most :(

[aLLiS0n012]

I live in Maine and wanted to see him today. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go. I'm glad I got to hear this, though. He's great.

[ellebell22]

This was such an amazing speech! I was amazed by him yesterday!!! I am going to caucus for him today!

YES WE CAN!

[dachshundlola]

Please Maine vote for Obama , he is what the US desperately needs ! Obama 2008 !

[mico8000]

Clinton o8 holla if you hear me.

[stanleymaiden]

Those who say that Barack should not talk up hope, that he is setting the american people up for failure should look at them selfs.

I believe that saying that it an insult to human beings and the anerican people.

The human spriet can do anything absolutly anything, if we put our mind to it.

we have made this mess, we can get out of it.

[JonStewart4President]

Whoa, he looks exhausted. This campaign is just grueling and he can't take any rest. He's going to have to continue to keep up this pace. And he has to have these rally and try and be inspiring to all these thousands of people who come to seem him, each time. That isn't easy. Well I wish him well in ME. And in his next round of elections. He will be a good President. I would love if this country gave us a good President. For the first time in 8 years.

[notsobad]

Why was that cut off?

[Icecube88]

white people love obama.

[candlegravity]

Common Maine, we Americans living overseas are watching and praying you guys will support Barack.  Just the fact that he is running has helped us lift our heads a little higher. Let's elect this guy and repair the image of America. YES WE CAN! Go Obama! GO!

[thachurchboy45]

Yes. we. can.

[fucksargin]

Obama is the ost inspiring candidate ever. WE NEED OBAMA! YES WE CAN!

[kleinespel]

German translation, part V:

"Überall im Land treffe ich junge Menschen, die die Noten, den Willen und den Wunsch haben zu studieren, aber nicht das Geld. Sie haben kein Geld und müssen sich was leihen. Zwanzig, dreißig, vierzigtausend Dollar. Sie haben eine Hypothek bevor sie ihren Abschluss machen. Bevor sie ein Haus bauen können, stecken sie bis zum Hals in Schulden."

[edizzidydawg]

It's the second coming!! We love you Obama, our MESSIAH!! Without a clear political philosophy or any innovative ideas, I still love you because of your speaking skills. You're youthful and handsome and God knows that's what it takes to understand how an economy works and how to deal with the complexities of middle east politics. Your naive view that all the politicians will just all get along when you get elected is adorable and that's why I love you. OBAMA '08!!

[kleinespel]

German, part IV:

"Überall im Land treffe ich Menschen, die keine Krankenversicherung haben und wenn sie doch einmal eine haben, dann wird sie immer teurer und bald können sie sich das nicht mehr leisten."

[kleinespel]

German, part III:

"Überall im Land treffe ich Rentner, die zusehen müssen, wie ihre alte Firma Pleite geht, ihre Renten den Bach runter gehen und der Vorstand geht mit einer Millionen Abfindung heim.

Überall im Land treffe ich Lehrer, meine Schwester ist übrigens Lehrerin und auch meine Mutter hat unterrichtet... Diese Lehrer, die ich meine, brauchen Zweitjobs um zu überleben. Und dann müssen sie manchmal noch Dinge für den Unterricht kaufen, weil die Schulen selbst nicht genug Geld haben."

[kleinespel]

Translation into German, Part II:

"Ich weiß davon, weil ich mit dem amerikanischen Volk rede. Und was ich höre, entspricht nicht meiner Vorstellung von Amerika.

Überall im Land höre ich von Leuten, die zwanzig Jahre in einer Fabrik gearbeitet haben und plötzlich wird ihnen der Boden unter den Füßen weggerissen. Und dann versuchen sie an der Imbissbude an der Ecke heraus zu finden, wie man von einem Sieben-Dollar-die-Stunde-Job (weniger als 5 Euro) überleben kann..."

[kleinespel]

Translation into German, Part I:

"Es ist leicht, gegen etwas zu sein. Aber zu dem, was das amerikanische Volk sucht, gehört ja auch für etwas zu sein! Die Menschen möchten das Gefühl haben zusammen wirklich etwas ändern zu können; große Träume träumen und große Dinge erreichen; die Probleme, denen so viele Menschen ausgesetzt sind in Ihrem tagtäglichen Überlebenskampf, in Ordnung bringen."

[changen6]

it must be hard for the politicians, they have repeat their speeches to so many states. barrack started with usual material, but then as rusticyuppie said below, he then went into more details and some new policies. I watched it on CNN and they didnt even discuss it. He's got lot more tricks in his bag, but, I feel, he wants to win against Hillary without having to use all of his tricks, so he can bring them out in Nov. I hope the ppl vote him ahead of Hillary. After that... YES WE CAN!

[placebofx]

I was lucky enough to get in with my friends... we came an hour and a half early and then waited in line Outside in the cold for 2 hours before we got in... I was also very impressed with the turnout... I have renewed hope in Maine's future... but more importantly in America's future... Can we build a better future for America and the world... I say "Yes We Can!"

-M

[wapminnin]

wow good

[asmiley200]

This was awesome, went today and the Senator is amazing! This was huge for Bangor as the population is only 30,000. Traffic was mad :-)

[stee1tiger]

i tried to get there today... it was unbelieveable... no traffic in bangor, except for the auditorium and that was at a stand still. people waiting in a line to get in that was for people wide and ove a mile long. and that is not a joke. that is how it was... that gives me so much hope to think that in a small state like my maine that there was almost 7 thousand people inside and atleast half that outside. we were 90 minutes early and thats how it was... :-) one thought: YES WE CAN!!!

[IrisReola]

I went with my boyfriend's family and we got in to see Hillary Clinton earlier and compared to the amount of people that went to see Barack Obama when we were waiting in line (we didn't get in though, damnit), she doesn't even stand a chance in Maine.

BARACK '08!

[cdgonsalves]

ilovebayarea, the bay area is beautiful, yes it is! ..... so is OBAMA!!! I join you -

GO MAINE!!!!!

[ch0c0b0fr34k]

YES WE CAN!

[kurdatheist]

Obama 08

[FL4BarackObama08]

The O-TRAIN is getting closer to the White House Station! YES, WE CAN YES, WE CAN! Obama '08

[iceheart920]

If anyone is in Madison, WI, Obama is coming on Tuesday 6:15 pm at the Kohl Center!

[hazeleyedguy17]

I WAS THERE

[glory789]

Vote for change, Vote for Obama!

[monkeypayson]

I was there today! Drove 3 hours, stood 2 hours in 25 degree weather and just barely got in with 7,000 other people. He was amazing! Maine only has 1.2 million people in the whole state and 10,000 people showed up today to see Barack. Everyone was there... students, moms and dads with their kids and babies, older people, teachers, anti-war activists, truck drivers and just plain old boring people like my husband and I. It was incredible. I'm still glowing.

[TomAwtry]

Congratulations Senator Obama, and hopefully the majority voters of within Kennebunkport's was with you on this auspicious day of "Change"!

[poomsie2002]

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!

[AngryPirateProd]

Everyone of us can. Yes, all of us can. All of us could use some more hope!

[yardmanja]

we are who we have been waiting for

[bohemiandiva]

oh hell YES WE CAN!!!!!!

[eldiplo]

OBAMA's new song!!

its called OBAMAFY!!

its so true!! he is the best!!!

OBAMA '08

We need to OBAMAFY our future!!!

[speedyrolls]

obama's mannerism reminds me of The Rock's for some reason...

OBAMA '08

[lucretia591]

Go for it in Maine tommorrow.

Michael Bates '05

[ilovebayarea]

go maine, claim the victory for obama tomorrow! yes we can!

[sunsfan24]

I agree- the Virginia speech I just saw was the best so far! He's really stepping it up. Let's do this Obama!

[mihaljev]

yes we can, maine!!

[rusticyuppie]

Your speech in Virginia was amazing. I thought you were getting a little too aggressive at first by directly addressing clinton while she might've been around and definitely in front of her supporters, but you really hit it home at the end!

Yes we ALL can!

[ArthurTyler]

She left right after she spoke. Maine would be a big feather in our hat. We can do it!

[yayahuh]

OBAMA>>>OBAMA>>>OBAMA>>>OBAMA>­>>

[emily92992]

He did so well tonight!

[conorfrog]

Washington! Nebraska! Louisiana! Obama takes them all!

[mtnluvr]

Obama '08

[kurdatheist]

Obama 08

[glowslowly]

It was amazing. Straight up.

[calicatty123]

you.are.amazing.

obama 08!

[ishara7]

Please put up Richmond speech, it's important that voters see and hear it poste haste!!!

[rcgrantjr]

Change is already happening through this great blessed campaign. Yes WE Can! Barack Obama 08'

[Zadernet]

Obama.

[CoCoButterAnyone]

i am voting for you

[ishara7]

Please put up Richmond speech, it is important that voters hear it poste haste!!!!

[walid266]

3RD COMENT LOL GO OBAMA

[Ctopkis]

Your speech was dope.

[maxtexture]

Thank you! "Yes, it was!"

[matc180]

I saw Obama there today!

[unrealxXx]

hell yeah!!!!

[HCortes96]

Obama 08!!!

[DollyToto]

OBAMA CANADA LOVES YOU

[NatFlyer]

ahh barack.