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Obama addresses his HQ staff after the win.
Here is a video of Obama addressing the staff at his headquarters after clinching the nomination.
It is every bit as good as his stump speeches but I thought more personal. He also makes some really good points about the election.
To paraphrase: While the primaries were important, the stakes weren't as high because if they stumbled - another qualified Democrat would still win and everything would be fine. However, now that they have won, the burden is on him/the staff. They HAVE to win, the entire country is depending on them.
It is a pretty inspiring rallying of the troops and a good insight into an Obama administration.
Here is the video - worth the watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnhmByYxEIo
Comments (6)
wait, I just watched this and didn't see the part you talked about. I just saw him talking about how great his staff is. Did I miss something?
June 8, 2008 11:16 AM | Reply | Permalink
That part starts at around 9:50.
Thanks to the poster for the link! Very interesting.
June 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Reply | Permalink
Oh, thanks! I don't know what happened but I hadn't been able to see the whole thing the first time.
June 8, 2008 7:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
For a post that contains both the Obama HQ video and a variety of specific tools for getting involved,
see Kid Oakland's post on Daily Kos at http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/6/7/233541/1086/910/532016
June 8, 2008 12:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
It's an impressive video. Seeing that, I just wonder how Obama would have responded to someone calling Clinton a bitch in his presence, or calling McCain a bastard.
June 9, 2008 12:09 AM | Reply | Permalink
I think the Obama staff is either too classy or savvy to call the other candidates such things(at least not while the camera is on!).
June 9, 2008 12:39 AM | Reply | Permalink
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