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BarackObama

  1. The party that finally made real the idea that no one should be denied health care just because they get sick: #FF @DemocratsDotOrg. less than 20 seconds ago via HootSuite
  2. As the U.S. combat mission in Iraq came to an end, West Wing Week spent a week on the ground in Iraq with our troops. http://j.mp/dCHnt4 about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
  3. The Iraqi people will have a strong partner in the United States. Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq’s future is not. 5:50 PM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  4. America’s men and women in uniform have served with courage and resolve. I am proud of their service and awed by their sacrifice. 5:40 PM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  5. There were patriots who supported this war and who opposed it. We are united in appreciation for our troops and our hope for Iraq’s future. 5:30 PM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  6. I made a pledge to the American people as a candidate for this office—and tonight the American combat mission in Iraq has ended. 5:20 PM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  7. Addressing the nation from the Oval Office about the end of the war in Iraq. Watch live at 8pm ET. http://wh.gov/live 4:45 PM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  8. Not only did volunteers surpass OFA’s goal of knocking on 200,000 doors last weekend, but they also made 168,330 calls: http://j.mp/9vwbPN. 2:05 PM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  9. I ask Senate Republicans to drop their blockade of a jobs bill that would cut taxes and make more loans available for small businesses. 8:06 AM Aug 31st via HootSuite
  10. RT @SpeakerPelosi: As our combat mission ends, I join in thanking those who have served in Iraq—and honor those we've lost. #SaluteTroops 2:39 PM Aug 30th via HootSuite
  11. As we mark the end of America’s combat mission in Iraq, a grateful nation pays tribute to all who have served there. http://j.mp/9Yowhz 11:59 AM Aug 30th via HootSuite
  12. The people of the Gulf Coast have demonstrated what it means to persevere in the face of tragedy—and rebuild in the face of ruin. 12:36 PM Aug 29th via web
  13. This weekend, join supporters in your community to reach out to voters about the importance of voting this November. http://j.mp/cd-K 3:10 PM Aug 27th via HootSuite
  14. Thank you to all the men and women who have served in Iraq. Your dedication, bravery and courage have made America safer. http://j.mp/d0BqjP 1:50 PM Aug 27th via HootSuite
  15. Democrats to follow: @TimKaine, @SpeakerPelosi, and @SenatorReid #FF 12:46 PM Aug 27th via HootSuite
  16. To keep moving America forward, we need supporters to knock on doors and talk to voters. Join a canvass this weekend: http://j.mp/cd-K. 6:42 PM Aug 25th via HootSuite
  17. The CARD Act will put a stop to deceptive practices and hold credit card companies accountable to their customers: http://j.mp/aWtnRo. 9:44 AM Aug 24th via HootSuite
  18. This weekend, OFA supporters will talk to voters about how important it is to vote this November. Can you attend a canvass? http://j.mp/cd-K 7:29 AM Aug 23rd via HootSuite
  19. We cannot allow the corporate takeover of our democracy. We’re going to continue to fight for reform and transparency. http://j.mp/bKo8TY 4:21 PM Aug 21st via HootSuite
  20. Vice President Biden is in St. Louis to address Democrats at the party's summer meeting. Watch live at 10:50 a.m. ET. http://j.mp/dnGEqd 7:40 AM Aug 20th via HootSuite