Gingrich surging as South Carolina vote looms

Newt Gingrich is surging in South Carolina polls while Mitt Romney's campaign appears to be collapsing the day before the big primary.

I have viewed South Carolina as a 'king-maker' state ever since the 2008 primary and it could play the same role for the Republicans this time around unless it is a very close race. With Rick Perry dropping out of the race and conservatives appearing the recognize the need to rally around a single candidate, Rick Santorum's support appears to be drying up in the southern state.

Of the remaining conservatives, Gingrich seems to be picking up most of the votes from Perry and Santorum.

Sarah Palin thinks the interview with Gingrich's former wife just before the primary will actually help rather than hurt Newt. She may be right.  Conservatives are generally suspicious of the "liberal" media and the timing of the interview may play into Gingrich's hands as he will be viewed as victimized by the "left."

If Gingrich wins, he will be in a good position to rally even more conservatives into his corner. When you do the math, it's obvious that the conservative candidates combined are well ahead of Gingrich in the overall vote count.  In conservative Iowa, it appears that Santorum will actually come out the winner.

Should conservatives coalesce around Gingrich, he should become the favorite in many states where the Tea Party has established powerful get-out-the-vote machines.



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Barack Obama's victory speech in South Carolina

Check out Barack Obama's victory speech after the South Carolina Primary.



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Barack Obama projected winner in South Carolina

NBC and CNN are projecting Barack Obama has won by a good margin. More details later.

Update: Those early numbers were based on just a few precincts. Barack has about 52 percent of the vote with 2 percent of the precincts reporting.

Huge crowds gather for pre-election rallies

A diverse crowd of about 5,000 people gathered earlier today at Clemson University in support of Sen. Barack Obama.

A large crowd has also gathered in Columbia for the final late night rally before tomorrow's primary in South Carolina.

Barack thanks Heidi in Beaufort

Barack Obama personally thanks field organizer Heidi Johnson-Young in Beaufort, South Carolina.

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Obama Events in South Carolina

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama

Outdoor Amphitheater
Entrance by Carillon Gardens
Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Friday, January 25
Doors open: 2:30 p.m.
Program begins: 4:30 p.m.

Stand for Change Pee Dee Rally with Barack Obama in Florence

Florence City-County Civic Center
3300 West Radio Drive
Florence, SC

Friday, January 25, 2008
Doors open: 6:20 p.m.

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama

Koger Center for the Arts
University of South Carolina
1051 Greene St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Friday, January 25
Doors open: 8:45 p.m.
Program begins: 10:45 p.m.

A Conversation with MICHELLE OBAMA (Meeting)

Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM

Central Oak Grove Baptist Church (Hilton Head Island, SC)

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SC Black News Endorses Barack

SC Black News Endorses Barack

by T. Neil Sroka, SC Obama Staff, Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 09:40 PM

The SC Black News, the largest African American paper in South Carolina, joined The State, the Rock Hill Hearld, and the Greenville News in endorsing Barack for the Democratic Presidential nomination.



SC Black News endorses Barack Obama

South Carolina's largest African American newspaper announces their endorsement of Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Senator Obama's message has remained consistent throughout this arduous process and throughout his career. His intent to hold the office of President appears to be genuinely selfless and not ego-driven, but driven by the need to bring this country, and the world together. We find him to be the most qualified to lift this country out of the despair and his approach to the political process refreshing and inspiring. Race has little to do with our endorsement. It is the content of the message and the character of the candidates that has moved us in this direction. Senator Clinton and Senator Edwards bring many fresh ideas to the table and we respect their candidacies, but neither brings the kind of hope and vision we feel necessary to navigate our country successfully through the perilous challenges that lie ahead.

While the differences in the democratic candidates' positions are really quite small, the tactics in which they have been delivered have undeniably influenced popular opinion. It may be impossible to negate the fact that when spokespeople are speaking off the cuff on your behalf, some less than diplomatic statements and responses may occur. However, Senator Clinton's camp has repeatedly employed questionable attacks on Senator Obama's character that have no place in the new political millennium as it relates to the racial divide.

In her eagerness to point out how white presidents can get things done, she in effect relegated Dr. King's sacrifice for racial equality to nothing more than a supportive role. And that came directly out of her mouth, not her husband's, a politico supporter's or a celebrity hired gun designed to reach out to the African American population. If indeed the barrage of attacks are unscripted and not part of a larger strategy to undermine Senator Obama, then they are at best indicative of a much larger problem. If she is unable to control and steer her campaign clear of divisive political disparages, how can she be expected to effectively run a country amid great partisan divide on varying critical issues? Senator Edwards has not availed himself to Black News after repeated attempts to establish a report. His message is strong in that he is for worker's rights, the less privileged, the unemployed and the underemployed, but his lack of effort to reach out to our readership has greatly influenced our position with his overall campaign.

Obama has proven himself to be unaffected by insider political maneuvering. He politically strives to bring constructive dialogue to a problem and is truly a man of vision and embodies the spirit of cooperation that has eluded us for the past seven years. In a speech given last fall, Obama said, "What we cannot continue to do is operate as if we are the weakest nation in the world instead of the strongest one, because that's not who we are and that's not what the US has been about, historically. It is starting to warp our domestic policies, as well. We haven't even talked about civil liberties and the impact of that politics of fear--what that has done to us, in terms of undermining basic civil liberties in this country, what it has done in terms of our reputation around the world." He has proven that through hard work, commitment and sound reason, we can come together as a nation to correct the evils that plague us, both domestically and abroad.

We feel his ability to work with both sides of the aisle far eclipses the other candidates' ability to effectively run a bi-partisan government and bring our country out of the darkness that now surrounds it. We believe Obama has the integrity and clarity needed to steer clear of such harmful digression and he will be able to affect change that can enrich us all. He has worked for civil rights, human rights and women's rights throughout his career in activism, law and politics. It is his commitment to equality for all Americans that resonates with us - and the country.

Senator Obama's record as a person who will work for change, champion those who need it most while maintaining an integral, innate sense of justice speaks for itself. Experience has been one of the most debated topics among the democrats. As a civil rights attorney and professor of constitutional law, Obama has a keen understanding and deep appreciation of our nation's core values and guiding principles. Obama will be a fierce defender of the fundamental American values of freedom and equality under law. He has very strong support in the African American community and speaks forthrightly about racial issues and has a great deal of history and experience in civil rights-oriented struggles. In many ways, he breaks that mold of the politician who softens his message in order to appeal to a wide range of voters.

Let's level the economic field for everyone, not just the rich and the privileged. Let's withdraw our troops from Iraq and begin the healing process we so desperately need. Let's make health care and medicines available to everyone who needs them, make housing affordable and keep our jobs in America. Let's educate our children and take care of our veterans and seniors. Despite decades of progress, women still make only 77 cents for every dollar men make. Obama believes the government needs to better enforce the Equal Pay Act, fight job discrimination, and improve child care options and family medical leave to give women equal footing in the workplace.

And last but not least, we have to consider electability in November. Clinton does not automatically enjoy the position as the most popular candidate. We feel she will be unable to sway the considerable number of moderate voters needed for a Democratic victory. In contrast, Obama is able to inspire all walks of people from different social-economic backgrounds and has single handedly rejuvenated the country's belief in a democracy that has the people's best interests at heart, not multi-nationals, defense contractors and special interest groups. He has awakened a cadre of young Americans to the philosophies of elective politics and inspired many to register for the first time in their lives. Obama is clearly the choice if we are to change the direction of this country from a selfish, greed-driven nation to one of peace and justice for all.

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The Road to Change: South Carolina

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The Student

Benedict College senior Joshua Stroman on why his generation is inspired by Obama.

The Barbershop

At Emerson's Barber Shop in Marion, SC, talk turns to the Iraq War and the need for real leadership.

The House Meeting

At house meetings across South Carolina, neighbors gather to talk about how to change their country.

The Trendsetter

Grace Cusack reflects on her house meeting - and how things have changed in her neighborhood - in Florence, South Carolina.

Obama Teams

Volunteers across the state assume leadership positions to get out the word about Obama.

The Civil Rights Activist

She marched for civil rights, and now Annie Bennett is standing up again: no bingo until Barack becomes president.

Oprah

Ms. Winfrey joins the Obamas to address a huge crowd at the University of South Carolina's football stadium.

The Reverend

On the eve of the South Carolina primary, Rev. Randolph Scipio and Kathleen Fox talk to voters in North Charleston.

Obama Events in South Carolina

Stand for Change with Barack Obama
North Charleston High School Gymnasium
1087 East Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

Thursday, January 24, 2008
Doors open: 5:30 p.m.
Program begins: 7:30 p.m.

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama

Outdoor Amphitheater
Entrance by Carillon Gardens
Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Friday, January 25
Doors open: 2:30 p.m.
Program begins: 4:30 p.m.

Stand for Change Pee Dee Rally with Barack Obama in Florence

Florence City-County Civic Center
3300 West Radio Drive
Florence, SC

Friday, January 25, 2008
Doors open: 6:20 p.m.

Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama

Koger Center for the Arts
University of South Carolina
1051 Greene St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Friday, January 25
Doors open: 8:45 p.m.
Program begins: 10:45 p.m.

A Conversation with MICHELLE OBAMA (Meeting)

Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM

Central Oak Grove Baptist Church (Hilton Head Island, SC)

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The Greenville News Endorses Barack Obama for Democrats

The Greenville News Endorses Barack Obama for President

by Sam Graham-FelsenWednesday, January 23, 2008 at 01:59 PM

Yet another South Carolina newspaper, The Greenville News, has endorsed Barack Obama...

The Greenville News endorses Barack Obama in Democratic primary

Obama could help nation face its challenges

Democrats in South Carolina go to the polls Saturday to pick their candidate in this state’s presidential primary, one that follows by a week the Republicans ' selection of John McCain in that party’s primary contest. The Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary took their toll on some second-tier candidates, and the two viable candidates remaining on Saturday’s ticket are Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois.

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards could do reasonably well in South Carolina Saturday given this is his home state. But Edwards’ 2008 campaign lacks the vibrancy of his effort four years ago. He bitterly replays his 2004 theme of two Americas, one rich and one poor, and his campaign appears to be sputtering.

This Democratic race really boils down to a contest between the first woman with a real chance of capturing a major party’s nomination for president and the first African-American with an opportunity to do the same. The Greenville News endorses Barack Obama in Saturday’s primary.

In this race that’s ultimately about giving the Democratic Party its strongest candidate for the November general election, Barack Obama has emerged as one of the most attractive candidates on the political scene in decades. He has a refreshing lack of political guile, and he inspires with his words and with his life’s story. His father came from Kenya, his mother from Kansas, and Obama was born in Hawaii. He has moved easily between different cultures, and he has said before that his life built on diverse experiences has prepared him to be a political leader devoted to uniting people and seeking common solutions.

Obama brings characteristics to this primary that lift up many people and elevate their sense of hope. He is not a hardened ideologue. While he does not minimize his Democratic Party roots, he talks openly and encouragingly of wanting to get "Democrats, Republicans and independents to work constructively on problems instead of (trying) to score political points."

He could help Washington move past its stubborn and destructive partisan politics. As he said in an editorial board meeting at this newspaper, "The politics we have seen and grown accustomed to over the past 20 years have not been productive." That’s so true.

In the area of experience, Hillary Clinton has a slight edge over Obama given a lengthier resume that includes advocating for children’s issues, her proximity to power during her husband’s two terms as president, and her Senate career that began in 2001. Clinton is an exceptionally sharp politician, by all accounts a hard worker, and is a strong advocate for issues dear to the hearts of many Democrats.

All but Clinton’s harshest critics could see her ably fulfilling the duties of the president of the United States, and that includes her serving as the commander in chief during a national crisis.

But despite whatever positive attributes Clinton could bring to the White House, she would undeniably continue this country’s politics of division. A most telling point has emerged over the past week, when Clinton has roasted Obama — and twisted his words — for daring to state that Ronald Reagan was a transformational political figure who realigned this nation’s politics. Our country doesn’t need another four years, or eight years, of divide-and-conquer politics.

On the major issues facing the nation, the Democrats are remarkably close in their positions, and it must be added, many of these positions run counter to those often expressed by this newspaper on this opinion page. The major Democratic candidates want us out of Iraq, but with slightly different timetables. They want tax policies that reflect the Democratic Party’s agenda, and they want to stimulate a faltering economy by putting more money into the pockets of more Americans, especially low-income Americans who don’t pay income taxes. The Democratic candidates also want to provide health care for all Americans, although again with slightly different approaches.

In this race to capture to the Democratic Party’s nomination, Obama makes the most compelling case for his nomination when he describes the differences between himself and Sen. Clinton. She is more comfortable with the "Washington lobby culture," he told our editorial board, and as seen in the failed health-care campaign in 1993, she is comfortable operating behind closed doors and trying to demonize her opponents.

Obama’s approach to governing would be based on openness, inclusiveness and transparency. That approach would serve our country well.

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The Rock Hill Herald (SC) Endorses Barack Obama

The Rock Hill Herald (SC) Endorses Barack Obama

by Sam Graham-FelsenWednesday, January 23, 2008 at 01:56 PM

The Rock Hill Herald (SC) has endorsed Barack Obama for President of the United States...

OPINION: Obama for Democratic nomination

Barack Obama, at 46, could have waited four or even eight years to run for the presidency, but decided that this year’s campaign was his moment.

We think he was right; his candidacy is ideally suited for this point in the nation’s history. Obama, more than any other candidate in either party, has based his campaign on the promise of positive change in Washington and an effort to heal the caustic partisan rift that divides not only the nation’s capital but also much of the nation.

The promise of change is nothing unique in the rhetoric of the stump. But we think Obama brings both a unique biography and an impressive set of skills to this campaign.

Obama, son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, is the first African-American to contend seriously for the presidency. As a child, he lived for four years in predominantly Muslim Indonesia before moving with his mother to Hawaii. And after graduating from Columbia University in 1983, he deferred the pursuit of a career to work as a community organizer for a church-based group in the poor neighborhoods of Chicago.

As he notes himself, he would bring a new face to the presidency, a new face representing the United States to the rest of the world. That, alone, is a significant recommendation for his candidacy.

But he also possesses considerable charisma and oratorical skills. He is coolly rational — perhaps to a fault. His deliberative responses to questions sometimes do not lend themselves to sound bites or serve him well in debates. But that thoughtfulness derives from an apparent depth of intelligence.

His experience has been questioned. But he claims foreign policy expertise — more, he says, than Ronald Reagan or Bill Clinton had when they first ran — as a member of the Senate foreign relations committee and as one who has traveled extensively and understands the world.

He also boasts political experience. In 1996, he won a seat in the Illinois Senate, where he served for eight years. In 2004, he was elected by a landslide to the U.S. Senate.

He concedes that he lacks administrative experience, but said that putting together a $100 million campaign says something about his organizational and leadership skills.

We trust that Obama’s chief Democratic opponent, Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York, would bring a wealth of experience to the White House. As she claims, she would be ready for the job “on day one.”

But we believe, because of her association with her husband’s two administrations, that she also would bring the baggage of polarization and bitter rhetoric that has dominated the political landscape for at least two decades.

Former N.C. Sen. John Edwards, a South Carolina native, has plied a populist message and concern for the nation’s downtrodden as the centerpiece of his campaign. But that message has failed to ignite the voters as Obama’s call for hope and change has.

Ideologically, Obama differs little from Clinton or Edwards. He plans to extricate the United States from Iraq, but cautiously. His catch-phrase is: “We need to be as careful in leaving Iraq as we were careless going in.”

While he stresses that the loss of life and the toll on the U.S. military have been the worst consequences of the war, he also believes the economic damage resulting from spending billions of dollars each month on the war is severe.

Obama has a comprehensive health-care reform plan whose goal is to make health insurance available and affordable to all.

He views global warming not only as an environmental threat but also a threat to the economy and, ultimately, U.S. security. He would offer incentives to promote efficiency, invest in research in clean technology and institute a system designed to reduce carbon emissions.

He would seek a tax cut for middle-class families, as well as a tax credit of up to $4,000 toward a college education. However, he would roll back President Bush’s tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and raise the capital gains tax rate on those making more than $250,000 a year.

But the principle reason we endorse Obama in Saturday’s primary is because he appears to have the skills and the genuine desire to engender new hope, bring more people — especially younger voters — into the political process, bring the nation together and restore America’s image around the globe.

SC: 'The State' Endorses Barack Obama for President

Check out this big newspaper endorsement out of South Carolina:

'The State' Endorses Barack Obama for President

by Sam Graham-Felsen, Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 12:36 PM

The largest newspaper in South Carolina endorses Barack Obama for President of the United States...

Obama most likely Democrat to unify America

The State editorial board's Democratic presidential primary endorsement

THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY in South Carolina this year offers voters an unusual choice. Earlier votes have winnowed out the most experienced candidates, leaving a field with fewer accomplishments and differences on policy, but including two candidates who come with the promise to make history just because of who they are.

Looking at the remaining field: Rep. Dennis Kucinich offers a bold plan on health care, but his platform is unlikely to endear him to many in South Carolina. John Edwards has morphed away from the optimist who won South Carolina in 2004. The candidate who stayed mostly above the fray four years ago is angry now, and pushing hard to turn working-class angst into political opportunity. He also has tried to one-up the other top Democrats with the least prudent plan for withdrawing from Iraq.

On positions from Iraq to health care, the policy differences between Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama are minute. Much of the debate between them has involved making these molehills look mountainous or clashing over who-shifted-when.

The one most significant difference between them can be found in how they would approach the presidency - and how the nation might respond.

Hillary Clinton has been a policy wonk most of her life, a trait she has carried into the U.S. Senate. As her debate performances have shown, she has intelligence and a deep understanding of many issues. Her efforts in New York focused first on learning her adopted state’s issues in detail, and pursuing legislation that would not necessarily grab headlines.

But we also have a good idea what a Clinton presidency would look like. The restoration of the Clintons to the White House would trigger a new wave of all-out political warfare. That is not all Bill and Hillary’s fault - but it exists, whomever you blame, and cannot be ignored. Hillary Clinton doesn’t pretend that it won’t happen; she simply vows to persevere, in the hope that her side can win. Indeed, the Clintons’ joint career in public life seems oriented toward securing victory and personal vindication.

Sen. Obama’s campaign is an argument for a more unifying style of leadership. In a time of great partisanship, he is careful to talk about winning over independents and even Republicans. He is harsh on the failures of the current administration - and most of that critique well-deserved. But he doesn’t use his considerable rhetorical gifts to demonize Republicans. He’s not neglecting his core values; he defends his progressive vision with vigorous integrity. But for him, American unity - transcending party - is a core value in itself.

Can such unity be restored, in this poisonous political culture? Not unless that is a nominee’s goal from the outset. It will be a difficult challenge for any candidate; but we wait in the hope that someone really will try. There is no other hope for rescuing our republic from the mire.

Sen. Obama would also have the best chance to repair the damage to America’s global reputation. A leader with his biography - including his roots in Africa and his years spent growing up overseas - could transform the world’s view of America. He would seize that opportunity.

He would close the prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, which has damaged America’s moral standing, and strive to rebuild many diplomatic relationships.

Despite America’s bitter partisan divide, all sides should agree on this: In such an environment, little gets done. Congress has been largely useless under both Republican and Democratic leadership. Setting aside the ideological conflict for conflict’s sake to get anything worthwhile done has fallen severely out of fashion.

And America certainly has things to get done.

From terrorism and climate change to runaway federal entitlement spending, there are big challenges to be faced. Sen. Obama is the only Democrat who plausibly can say that he wants to work with Americans across the political spectrum to address such subjects - and he has the integrity and the skills of persuasion that make him the best-qualified among the remaining Democratic hopefuls to address these challenges.

He would be a groundbreaking nominee. More to the point, he makes a solid case that he is ready to lead the whole country. We see Sen. Barack Obama as the best choice in Saturday’s Democratic primary.

The Importance of South Carolina

The most important move the Obama campaign can do now in preparation for Super Tuesday is to win South Carolina.

A win in the Palmetto State guarantees nationwide media coverage far exceeding any televisions ads the campaign could afford. Barack will have the "big mo" going into Tsunami Tuesday when 22 states pick the Democratic nominee.

If he loses there, people will say the Iowa win was a fluke. African Americans may see him as non-viable since he could not win a state in which they make up about half the Democratic electorate. There will be a lot of negative buzz about his electability.

The big task again, as with all other states except probably Illinois, will be to get out the vote, especially Obama's young supporters. The work requires voter contact, preferably person-to-person although robo-calls, radio ads and other mass media techniques can also help.



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Barack Obama at the late Dr. Martin Luther King's church


Stand Together rally in Columbia, South Carolina

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Get Out The Vote drive fires up in South Carolina

South Carolina supporters of Barack Obama are pushing with just a week left before the polls for a big turnout on Jan. 26.



Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus and former South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges rally Obama supporters to get out the vote.

Former SC Dem. Party chief Dick Harpootlian, a Barack Obama supporter, talks about the South Carolina race.

Upcoming Obama Events in South Carolina

Rock Hill Town Hall Meeting with MA Gov. Deval Patrick, former MS Gov. Ray Mabus, and former Gov. Hodges
Sunday, January 20, 2008 @ 2:15pm
Rock Hill, SC

A Conversation with Michelle Obama
Sunday, January 20, 2008 @ 2:30pm
Columbia, SC

Stand Together for Change with Barack Obama
Sunday, January 20, 2008 @ 5:00pm
Columbia, SC





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Obama finishes strong second in Nevada

Sen. Barack Obama beat expectations, unless you consider a single poll last week, and will probably come in about 5 percentage points behind Hillary Clinton in Nevada.

Hillary was strongly supported by the Democratic establishment. It is one of her strongest states next to New York.

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Obama Events in South Carolina today

Kal Penn & Tatyana Ali College Tour
Columbia, SC; Aiken, SC; Greenwood, SC
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A Conversation with Shelia Johnson
Orangeburg, SC
11:00am

Community Gathering with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Union, SC
5:30pm

Michelle Obama returns to stump in South Carolina

Michelle Obama will be meeting with the community in Florence and Georgetown in South Carolina on Jan. 14.

Florence Community Gathering with Michelle Obama(Official Event)

Monday, January 14 at 10:00 AM

Francis Marion University - Smith Center Gym (Florence, SC)

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Georgetown Community Gathering with Michelle Obama(Official Event)

Monday, January 14 at 3:00 PM

Bethel AME Church (Georgetown, SC)

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Sen. Barack Obama has added a stop in Pahrump to his Nevada tour.



In South Carolina, expert Samantha Power will be holding community gatherings to talk about Obama's foreign policy platform.

Clemson Community Gathering with Samantha Power
Monday, January 14, 2008 @ 1:45pm
Clemson, SC

Wofford College Community Gathering with Samantha Power
Monday, January 14, 2008 @ 4:15pm
Spartanburg, SC

Young people are really involved in the Obama campaign, and one sign of this is the report in the Washington Post that Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill was finally convinced to support Barack Obama, after praising him for months, at the urging of her 18-year-old daughter.

Gary Hart endorses Obama

Former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Gary Hart announced his support for Sen. Barack Obama today.

Hart, who still holds clout among certain sections of the Democratic establishment, described Obama as "the embodiment of what is best about our nation." The endorsement comes after the Obama campaign opened six offices in Colorado, Hart's home state.

There are also rumors that Rep. James E. Clyburn of South Carolina may be considering an Obama endorsement. Clyburn, whose nod is considered highly influential in the state, is angry about remarks made by the Clintons dismissing the influence of Martin Luther King.