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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

If they can upset Hillary Clinton, and win in Iowa, that really will help them propel them to the next stop, which is New Hampshire.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

Together, we could open up government and invite citizens in, while connecting all of America to 21st century broadband.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

When I'm President, we're not going to wait twenty years or ten years to raise the minimum wage - we'll raise it to keep pace with inflation every year so that American workers aren't falling behind.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

What you need, what America needs, is a President who will fight for you when it's hard, and not just when it's politically convenient.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

Politics didn't lead me to working folks - working folks led me into politics.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

We need to stand up to the business lobby that's been getting their friends in Congress and in the White House to block card check.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

I don't want to wake up one day many years from now and see that we're still standing by while American jobs get shipped overseas.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

I'm tired of seeing unions go to the bargaining table and fight for the benefits they negotiated a long time ago, instead of fighting for better wages to support their families.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

We need to help you compete with workers around the world by helping the auto industry compete with car companies all over the world.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

Politicians often say they're pro-labor at election time no matter what they've said or done before.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

That's why not answering questions because we're afraid our answers won't be popular just won't do.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

The only trade agreements I believe in are ones that put workers first - because trade deals aren't good for the American people if they aren't good for working people.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 11, 2007

Keeping faith with those who serve must always be a core American value and a cornerstone of American patriotism.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 11, 2007

Our veterans are a part of an unbroken line of Americans who have borne the greatest burden for our freedom.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 11, 2007

my commitment to reclaiming the American Dream by providing relief for the middle class and supporting America's workers.

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