Bloggers bring big net gain for Obama
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Barack Obama addresses a rally of his supporters in Clarement, New Hampshire, ahead of today's vote.
Barack Obama addresses a rally of his supporters in Clarement, New Hampshire, ahead of today's vote.
After his shock victory in Iowa last week, Mr Obama has opened a double-digit polls lead over his main rival, Hillary Clinton.
It is the internet that is accelerating his support, with bloggers organising events across the United States. So much for the little guys being not making a difference!
More than 4,000 support groups have registered on the Illinois senator's website, ranging from Diabetics for Obama to Americans in Italy for Obama.
His campaign staff have been forced to post an apology on his campaign site, because they have sold out of T-shirts, badges and other paraphernalia. The number of fundraising events has also exploded: Mr Obama's site lists 115 in the New York area alone, compared with only ten on Mrs Clinton's site.
Meanwhile, bloggers are jamming the Obama site with messages of support. Typical is this from "Pamina" in Florida: "My parents are in their late 70s and have NEVER voted for a democrat in their life. Team Obama not only has their vote but I somehow managed to get $20.00 out of them." This is my favorite part. This is what I'm hearing from all over, but especially right around here in my little red state. Unbelievable!
See full article. Excerpt from The Scotsman
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