Barack Obama: Martinsville, VA

[breebree0709]

mccain bout 2 die an if he die palin gone be president.a she jus stupid.dont kno ish wat she doin an if obama win he mite get hurt by sum white person.they prolli try sum stupid but yo tail gone get caught so it dont matter but vote for obama.obama all day baby lol

[goblai67]

America the leader of the world. Economie: Bad Reputation: Bad Our world: Divided So What do we need... Change? The whole world want this man to win. People waving American FLAGS in europe. America will never finish suprising us. Respectfull, eloquent, intelligent his speaches educate, his story drop tears and make you think. Obama is the Water we need in this dry season. Think, please think,think and think. Obama 2008! God bless America!

[coochi17]

You guys wanna know why Obama is gonna win?

cause McCain is sleeping in one of his seven houses.

[xTheGreatOnexbcd]

his wives seven houses

[Webzilla]

Obama - The man of the future. And our childrens future. It's time for change and the time is now!

[onlyloveendures]

He's intelligent, able to stay focused, not easily rattled, not to mention he has a good heart!

[DivineMacabre]

We MUST get verified voting AND stop the corporate news takeover. Yes, Democrats wanted nothing to do with verified voting.

[1ThinkingMachine]

Well at least he has learned how many States America has .Obama's con game is about over . Only a fool would vote for him!

[dziffybaby]

hell yes we can

[mrvan12]

I love you Obama. ...from Washington state.

I am going to work with You For America.

I hope people will feel the same and

go make the change TOGETHER :)

[wickedassassin]

Thanks Barack, keep hammering away with Bush = McCain. This election is about more of the same vs fundamental change. The reason why the polls started narrowing is because Barack was on vacation. Now he's back we'll see Barack go back up in the polls. Barack came back a fighter. America loves someone with a fighting spirit. Fight for your country Barack. You can't just hope to be President...you must fight for the Presidency. BTW, Biden makes sense because it will bring fear to the GOP.

[papouliot]

god bless mccain

[aamir2smart]

OBAMA is the one thats what i know

[infinitepat]

Its not so much that he's eloquent;

when he starts talking about serving the interests of the people of this country, not just a select few, his words are true.

No ignorance, just honesty

He sounds like a leader to me.

[howieg43]

People don't care what you know , till they know how much you care Barack Obama is a man who cares.Not in my years have i seen a man with such girts. I think he really wants to help the people i think he will make change in the world that we have not seen in history he will go down in history as a great man with a warm hart and leader not for him self but for the people. i am form Ireland and live in Ireland and i can see this i hope ye the American people can see it too...

[lou1537]

this man is a "citizen of the world" and is uniquely unfit for the presidency of the U.S.A. JC Watts, Harold Ford Jr., Colin Powell, and Condi Rice are all excellent americans and great presidential candidates and would be better 1st African American Prez.

[LiBeRaLsSuCk08]

Hopefully Obama will not win the election this year. We can only pray people, that Senator John McCain will win.

Lets have someone who knows Honor, Duty, and Patriotism to our country actually earn the title of the President of the United States of America. Greatest Country of all.

[dmhandy]

I am glad to see Obama come to the area where most of my family lives.

Lets all pray that we finally get a president who cares about the welfare of the American people and not someone whose primary purpose in being president is to show how destructive he or she can be or lining the pockets of the rich by giving them tax breaks while the rest of America is losing money.

[amanuelb]

Obama isn't hitting hard on MaCaine. HIT HARD!!!

[gautam3]

I love his closing comments. So true.

[CynaBlue]

Former Governor Mark Warner, seated behind Obama will be running for US Senate. He has my vote. President Obama needs a strong Democratic majority in Congress!

[Marduk1968]

What frightens me is huge economic mess that he likely will deal with when he assumes office. We still have a way to go in this downturn and he will have to face a big challenge. The one thing we can be sure of is that we need a change in administration at the top.

[tubeinator2]

Obama-Warner '08! Make it happen!

[josephmalekzadeh]

Canadians for Obama!

[Incredibus]

A plague on both your houses? I knew he was well-educated, but I wonder how many people got the Hamlet reference in small town Virginia.

[honestandunmerciful]

He's such an eloquent speaker.

[viewer3001]

He once came to my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan for a visit and a meeting at the Van Andel Arena.

[Seppa2K1]

Obama better start kicking maccains teeth if he wants win this election... it is obvious in my eyes that america and the whole word need a good american president like obama. but unfortunalty good policies are not what is needed to win an election ... you need to fight...! and obama is not fighting enough. trash maccain !!! or get someone who will do it for you.

[desh79]

Watch the "Seven" ad, and also check out some of his recent comments on McCain. Obama is fighting back, and it's about time.

[mrvan12]

Yeah. about time. Go Obama.

American need Obama.

[nicothespartan182]

have you seen his commercials? there all about McCains faults.

[whatyousay12355]

have you seen maccains commercials? theyre all about obamas faults. thts wat happens in a political race.

[ashtonwallace]

Obama '08!

[GregMcIver]

That's so B.O.

[tedhu]

he's given the same speech in content but is doing a rope-a-dope speaking more concretely and in a much forceful way now that relates to regular folk, full of common sense and smarts.

this change is tone is mighty important. mccain is full of it. obama needs to show that he is not.

[MasterTerran]

Barack Obama 2008!!! even if i am not american i want him to lead you

[mrvan12]

YEAH! :)

[Ahughson3]

so no one is able to post an anti-O comment... hum... this is the man of the people... hum so much for thinking of me every single day!

[juicyluvr235]

im all for obama08!!!!

[greg2009]

I'm impressed that Obama can speak well in a town hall setting with SUBSTANCE to the common working class voters. This doesn't seem elitist or out of touch to me like many say he is. I was a Hillary supporter who was against Obama, but after listening to this, I'm voting for Obama, he has won me over. He sounds like Hillary in the primary.

[mtsmith81]

Chase, it's called a stump-speech. Every politician has about 3-4 speeches they know by heart and tailor them to audiences in respective areas. It may be a stump-speech, but truer words have never been spoken!

I can't wait to vote for Mark Warner (the guy in the shirt and tie behind Barack) too!

OBAMA '08!

[laura8sule]

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!

[eks56]

On a recent CNN poll 43% of Americans believe in Bigfoot. Most of them will vote for John McCain.

[LIGHTLOVEONE]

Beauty of life around theworld,ONE..americans, europeans, tibetans,africans, what a beauty to have such a inspired potential new president, for new vision. I love the logo:`Organize for change` and `New Energy for America`and

"I'm asking you to believe not just about my ability to bring about real change in W.D.C., I'm asking you to believe in Yours."Most important is to have trust in you.I admire american dream because of freedom to be YOU, to create a easy, gracious LIFE.love smile,Carla

[RandomUser2009]

I love him.

He is almost always saying the same in all speeches (no wonder, he is doing it every day) BUT he is rephrasing it every time ! .. Wonderful. Thats the result of a thoughtful mind!

Go on! Great man !

[bigbabii]

Obama, being elected will make elitists America wake up! They will finally realise that the same people that mow their lawns are entitled to respect just like they are. We must elect this man or face an uncertain future with a President in McCain that owns 6 houses and has no idea what gas even costs. How can Sen. McCain call Obama the elitists when his wife spends $100,000 a month on her credit cards? Is Sen. McCain still trying to say he's the average citizen? Right...God Bless.

[BelieveWeCan]

Barack understands what's going on in the US; what's going right, what's going wrong.

It's great to see him speak for 20 mins.

I'm not in love with a celebrity! I respect his intelligence and wisdom. He's a good man who wants to lead America for the sake of America. GOP stands for Conflict of Interest and I'm sick of it!!

I love my country! I want us to be #1. I want a sustainable plan. That's me and that's Obama

[dziffybaby]

whatever the polls says obama, u r our next president. mcsame continue to flip-flop and the media is mute but i cant wait for nov to vote full vigorously for u.

OBAMA '08

[radstorm]

I would be honored to shake your hand anytime, Mr Obama..win, lose, or draw you are still a good man..but I have a real deep feeling I will have that chance (hopefully), when you are President of the United States :) Obama 08!

[hornetknight]

Excellent speech. Specific examples perfectly demonstrating how well he understands the American voters. Barack gives real thought, explanation, and real logic when he speaks. Unlike McCain, he is very logical and specific. McCain speaks too abruptly and carelessly and superficially to get my vote. McCain is an "ideal;" Obama is the "truth." bottomline. OBAMA '08

[jamesbedard]

I can't wait until he becomes President~!

[javert12345]

I'm a Martinsville native. It's good to see him back home, and I really hope he wins this election.

[klimaxxx06]

Yes I believe Obama will fight for us because he worked for the people in Chicago for modest salary instead of taking lucrative jobs

[classic14rider]

This is a welcome change, for Obama to fight back against the McCain attack ads. I think this really energizes the troops. We are all beginning to sit up and take notice. Nothing against Micheal Dukakis, but it would be a shame if Obama had played Micheal Dukakis to John McCain's George H. W. Bush. That would be a losing strategy.

[tygerbrite]

Obama campaign: Instead of just the stump speech, PLEASE POST the question and answer sessions. This is often the most interesting part. And people would like to hear what Mark Warner had to say. It would help a lot to hear the surrogates also.

[2004JETTA]

this should have more views Obama '08-

[Rockkkstarr]

He is change we can believe, we don't need more of the same politics!

[Humanity2012]

If you believe George Bush was right 95% of the time your name would be John McCain.

George McCain energy policy is KEEP DIGGING BABY!

John McCain had 30 years to change Washington, and after 30 years he believes George Bush is right 95% of the time no wonder Washington is broke. After the blunders and lies it would just be wrong to vote Republican as they need a TIME OUT! John McCain good man wrong party, wrong century! May you and yours have all lifes karmas cheers!!!

[Rosannasfriend]

Barack, please tell me why you are always in Virginia or Colorado, and not states you're weak in like the Appalachians or states you need to maintain your lead in(which is shrinking) like the battleground states of OH, FL, and PA???? I don't understand this strategy. I would have been all over those states with a vengeance as soon as I won the nomination. I didn't say much, cause I trust your judgement for the most part, but sometimes I see the polls and wonder why you're not more worried.

[danielkvs]

This is a great video to show to people. Obama in a nutshell. absolutely awesome. obama '08 obama '12

[TheNerdyDirector]

Barack! Barack! YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT. My whole family's against u but i know your the one whos going to turn us around. am i right?

[dustinrorie]

Go Obama, all the way to the whitehouse! The young people are behind you all the way! When we show up at the polls on November 4th, the establishment will know that a new generation of patriots is ready to take up the mantle of leadership!

Go Barack!

[Kooroshebozorg]

I believe Barack Obama should get tough on McSame as it is important for him to be perceived as someone who doesnt retreat in the face of malicious GOP machine. He hasnt shown his toughness and I fear that would become his Achile's heels.

[JRWISEMONEY]

Barack genuinely loves America!

OBAMA '08

[obamaalltheway89]

Va has to go Obama! So watch my videos on why I want Obama. Let's take back the white house!

[Afgayn]

I hope you win Obama

[kyani08]

I have faith on the Democratic party, they will win all the seats in Nov. The recent polls showed on TV tonight saying McCain's score has been increased, but I don't buy it. I think too many American people out there like us have enough suffering to our Country today including other Countries.

[barbsnow37]

I have heard this damn speech so many times..it is tiring..get some new stuff..Obama many of us have poured our hearts and souls into this campaign..fight for us...the Republicans are fighting , but we are just talking...

[Silents30]

when you coming to Daytona Beach?

[DiabolicAndHungry]

Watch the Barack-Roll

[rcpowell6]

He will change the world!

OBAMA 08!!

[Basta11]

Who do you think is going to handle this topic better?

Economy: Obama

Education: Obama

Energy: Obama

Iraq: Obama

Healthcare: Obama

[rmbb10]

Go Barak go!!!!!!!!!!

[ednavelho]

great OBAMA!

[chitownalphamale]

Obama need a VIP that can attack Mr McNasty with more military

Pro's thin tha war hero.

So McNasty cant play the victume vet.

Obama hands R tied.

OOOhhhh yeahhh, stop showing respect to him who show's

you none. politics of tha pass....NO. Standing up 2 tha bully.

You hav to fight fire with fire.. Its sad but negative works.

what good is change politics message if you loose? 08AMA

[Wakdefman]

Please vote OBama, look how katastrofal G. bush and J. McCain are doing politic, searching new conflicts and pushing Russia, which is already a partner after good job done by Ronald Reagan, to be an enemy, when any child understand that there are enough problems to resolve now:terrorism,...And it is important to work together with Russia.

There should be a little beat moral in the politic.

[dancerbabyy03]

OBAMA 08' :D

[nycityzen]

I believe him when he says he'll wake up every morning in the white house and fight for the American people every single day.

[xcharliemx]

This! I don't care if GOP is saying he's BS'ing. At least he has an idea and KNOWS that what we've been doing has not been working. Man, I miss Bill Clinton.

[ChaseCCB]

I do like this speach...and I hope beyond all things that Obama is our next president, but am I having deja-vu or did he already give an extreamly similar speach?

Obama 08! :D

[rell127]

yea he did i remember he did it last year.

[suberfa]

Sometimes he has to give major parts of the speach again, becuase some people in the audience may not have heard his position unedited by the news. It's not dejavu, its reaching the undecided voter. The best thing we all can do is e-mail speaches like this to friends and relatives!!!!

[jasonthebot]

It's a stump speech. Before the internet, or national newspapers like the NYTimes, candidates didn't have to worry about appearing to repeat themselves day after day.

[hornetknight]

lol...its good you're paying attention! But yes he covers many of the same topics as they apply to the city he's speaking in. That, and he is simply a very moving speaker everytime he opens his mouth. :-) Don't forget to VOTE!

OBAMA '08

[ressecup1987]

Can you imagine if he or his advisers had to write a new speech for every state he visited?

[Himechansexytightass]

Obama, please come to Germantown!

[hasssan1]

YES SIR.

MD FOR OBAMA

[notoriousmaze619]

Obama 08!!!!!!!!11

[SpoolDonkey]

elephants, donkeys, left, right, blue, red... such technical terms in the world of politics now days.

[kyani08]

Because all of us are hurting. The Republicans

have overlooked the American people crisis. All they cared is themselves trying to fight in the middle east for oil.

[bmc2009]

Obama '08!

[masterhook]

thank god he is talking about biodiesel and sounding like he understands it. We really need to push this and push it now if we want to get out from under big oil.

[eddievanpagebarret99]

OBAMA 2008!!!!!!!!!!

[PirateoftheTouYube]

OBAMA 08!

[own3dby3m333]

Obama '08!

[michaelrobert1974]

Yes, America is a massive continent and just awesome!

[beserker45]

Go Obama make virginia blue!