Obama Holds Rally in Nelsonville - Watch the Entire Speech Here
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Updated: 5:24 PM Mar 4, 2008
Obama Holds Rally in Nelsonville - Watch the Entire Speech Here
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Senator and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama spoke to a small crowd of college students, professors and business professionals in Nelsonville, Ohio on Sunday.
Posted: 12:55 PM Mar 2, 2008
Reporter: Lauren Hall
Email Address: lauren.hall@wtap.com
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Posted by: Theresa on Apr 19, 2008 at 12:44 AM

My my my... so many fingers. When was the last time you prayed and fasted for a gay person? When was the last time you walked a mile in their shoes? When was the last time you took the time to pull the plank out of your own eye? Quit being so self righteous, that's why the world hates Christians, there's no humility, or compassion or genuine desire to understand humanity just a drive to condemn and judge. Get over yourselves.
Posted by: derek Thomas Location: barbados on Mar 12, 2008 at 11:30 AM

just great so far
Posted by: Bento Location: Hawaii on Mar 7, 2008 at 06:02 AM

To quote Zane "So, Obama, we can call any of God's Holy Word we don't like "obscure." Some "Christian" you are!" It is obvious that Obama is a poser, no true born again Christian would Twist the sacred words in the Bible The living word of God and call passages that confict with Obama's unholy agenda as obscure. This is not a true Christian man. I believe he will have the flag of Islam flying over the White House if elected, this will happen right after he has USA surrender to the Jiihadists. All of Islam will be dancing in the streets and passing candies as they make those noices with their tongues as they did after 9/11. Through Obama they will really have pulled one over on us as we submit to our muslim masters. This fits in perfectly to the Koran's teachings on dominating or killing the infidel and conquering the world for allah. May God have mercy on this country if Obama is elected.. WAKE UP YOU BLIND SHEEP God bless America
Posted by: Chris Location: Kentucky on Mar 6, 2008 at 10:56 AM

To ref. the sermon is a gross distortion of scripture. At no place in God's holy word is homosexual marriage right in the eyes of God. If you want to support gay marriage and civil unions that is your position; PLEASE DO NOT distort and pick and choose scripture to do it. It's wrong and it's a blatant misinterpretation. Also, I would like to remind everyone that neither Clinton or Obama were able to vote FOR OR AGAINST NAFTA. However, according to the reports I've heard and read, both candidates have supported most free trade legislation they've seen. I'm a die-hard democrat, but I'm becoming very jaded with the party that seems to think I will believe anything they tell me. I'm educated, I'm informed, and I'm full of faith for GOD. Don't try to fool me into thinking you're something you're not, or trick me on your issues. It's insulting to all of us, democrats or otherwise. I'm tired of cloaking a few truths among many lies and half truths and misleading comments and agendas.
Posted by: kfry Location: Chicago on Mar 4, 2008 at 09:11 PM

Just imagine someone saying today: "I will tell you that I don't believe in [interracial] marriage. But I do think that people who are [in love with someone of another race] should be treated with dignity and respect and that the state should not discriminate against them. I believe in civil unions that allow [an interracial] couple to visit each other in the hospital or transfer property to each other. I don't think that it should be called marriage, but I think that it is a legal right that they should have that is recognized by the state. If people find that controversial, then I would refer them to the Sermon on the Mount, which I think, you know, is in my mind, for my faith, more central than an obscure passage in Romans. That's my view. But we can have a respectful disagreement on that." Is there an Obamamaniac out there who can explain this to me, please??
Posted by: Zane Location: Walker on Mar 4, 2008 at 03:26 PM

So, Obama, we can call any of God's Holy Word we don't like "obscure." Some "Christian" you are!
Posted by: Jim Location: Dayton, OH on Mar 4, 2008 at 02:07 PM

People following this guy are like lemmings. He doesn't offer "change" he offers more of the same - LISTEN to his proposals. $10 Billion in TAX money borrowed AT INTEREST to bail out home owners. MORE government regulation. He is just another tax and spend liberal and you people following him as some sort of "savior" are blind as bats.
Posted by: Ted Location: Kansas on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:35 AM

Sen. Obama's pick and choose method of reading Scripture-- giving more weight to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount than Paul's obscure passage in Romans condemning same sex behavior-- won't fly with evangelical voters. Plus, re-read the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has pretty narrow views on adultery and divorce (MT 5:27-32),and he upholds the moral code of the Old Testament (MT 5:17-20). Jesus is not a liberal when it comes to sexual conduct. Respectfully, Senator, you're wrong.
Posted by: Sandra Location: Belpre on Mar 4, 2008 at 03:25 AM

What's the connection with Rockefeller endorsing OBama? Is Jay that desperate> Well, the truth came out about how truthful Obama really is....lies about meeting with Canadians re NAFTA....confirmed with documents...yet the Obama campaign for one week said there was nothing that happened. Guess this guy has put on a big front. "I'm not a perfect man.' We dont need men in the Oval Office...look what we have from men in the oval office. Lets go for Hillary!
Posted by: Alan Frasz Location: Chagrin Falls, OH on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:06 PM

I am very pleased that you made the entire video for this event available for web viewing. It has allowed me to hear first hand where Senator Obama stands on a number of issues, as well as get a great feel for his character and integrity as a person. This is so much better than the 15-30 second sound bites that make regular TV news programs. I have come to the inclusion that he is truly an exceptional candidate, very intelligent and well versed on most issues, and most important - he deserves the support of all Ohioians and the rest of America to try and improve our country!
Posted by: Jo Location: Missouri on Mar 3, 2008 at 01:04 PM

Rockefeller doesn't know when to shut up, loves hearing the sound of his own voice which occupies time that we are supposed to be hearing the warm-and-fuzzy thoughts of Obama. We are fools if we place such an undocumented, unproven person like Obama in such a place of powerful leadership as the President of the United States. Fools.
Posted by: LaChar Location: Belpre on Mar 3, 2008 at 11:34 AM

All of you that think that Obama is a Muslim are wrong. He is a christian and has been for over 20 years. I think it is so very unfair to be afraid of him just because you Think he's muslim and it is unfair to the muslim religion. There is Freedom of Religion in the USA, so he can be whatever he wants to be. It is also ignorant to think that women will be wearing burkas and men wearing turbans. I would rather see a man in a white turban than a white hood, that way I could see his face. Oh, BTW, the Ku Klux Klan has endorsed Obama. Personally, I don't want another Republican in the White House, we can't afford it. My vote will be for Obama, but if Hillary gets in, I won't be mad.
Posted by: Linda Location: Belpre on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:52 AM

Mr. Obama is currently running an ad on the local TV regarding Hillary's vote for NAFTA and how he was against it. The NAFTA vote was in Nov. 1993, where was Obama at that time? Definitely not in a voting position. Hindsight is 20/20 and to make derogatory comments are easy. The truth is he has no experience and will need to depend on "advisors" for any policies that arise (if I remember right, that is what President Bush did). Presidential campaigns are generally mud slinging with a few truths thrown in. Mr. Obama has not had any "mud" thrown at him yet by the Republican party, what do you think is going to happen and how well do you think he will be able to handle what is bound to be thrown his way during an acutal campaign? Hillary on the other hand is already battle scarred and has experience on her side. For the democrates, this has become a two person race and we need to get back into the White House, experience not just "good feelings" are required.
Posted by: anna Location: Parkersburg on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:09 AM

Jordan, you are incredibly ignorant. There are plenty of racist regimes for you to join in other countries. Perhaps you should move.
Posted by: Dawn Location: litllehocking on Mar 3, 2008 at 10:03 AM

Obama says he will do all this stuff for the USA but he couldn't and even show us respect when he started he refused to put his hand on are bible and refused to say are pledge. now is that someone we want who started disrespecting us from the start. make me think if he did that in the start what does he have planned for the end? Just something for u all to think about.
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