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• Do you agree with former President Jimmy Carter that racism is tainting the political debate?

  Tue Sep 15, 2009
  • I am at a loss to find any other explanation for the hypocrisy and illogical arguments of the extreme right.

• Do you think the disruptions of town halls hurt the democratic process?

  Thu Aug 6, 2009
  • Shouting isn't the evil: it's the corporate sponsorship of "dissention" and manipulation of public opinion. Needs to be exposed, eliminated

• The owners of the World Trade Center site in New York have ditched the name 'Freedom Tower' for the new building replacing the Twin Towers. What do you think of the decision?

  Fri Mar 27, 2009
  • The old name, the real name, seems more resiliant. "Freedom Tower" sounded so ... Bush-branded. But I wonder about the Chinese role here.

• Do you think President Obama's online town hall was useful and informative?

  Thu Mar 26, 2009
  • It's great to have access to the president. It's great to have a president that has access to us.

• What grade would you give Barack Obama following his news conference?

  Wed Mar 25, 2009
  • In the midst of conflicting opinions & talking heads w/secret agendas, it's easy to lose confidence. Obama restores my trust when he speaks

• Do you believe Obama when he says he’ll resist lobbyists and special-interest groups?

  Sat Feb 28, 2009
  • He's ready for a fight. Music to my ears. I am, too.

• What do you think about President Obama's 'hard choices' budget?

  Thu Feb 26, 2009
  • I love the honest evaluation contained in the message from the president. I want to give this budget a chance to work.

• Who won the debate?

  Wed Oct 15, 2008
  • Barack Obama conveys an honest understanding of those issues and the people who live them (i.e., us). McCain's rage is cartoonish.

• Are you more or less likely to vote for Barack Obama because of his acceptance speech?

  Thu Aug 28, 2008
  • Amazing. Once again, Sen. Obama delivers. He came out swinging, he came out fair, he spoke with eloquence and force. I cannot wait to vote.