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  <title>Readers for Obama</title>
  <author>Books Alive</author>
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    <email>tnblaurock@comcast.net</email>
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        <displayname>Barack Obama</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>Senator Obama is a great writer and speaker. In that vein, to see a return of appreciation for reading to the campaign for the Presidency, and to the White House, let&amp;apos;s crack those books! And crack out those credit cards! Donate!!

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        <displayname>Richard Durbin</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>Sen Durbin&amp;apos;s re-election drive is in gear: he says it best, in his closing words in a letter to constituents:

&amp;gt;&amp;gt;November 2008 seems over the horizon, but my decision to seek another term depends on how effective my fundraising is. My friend and mentor Paul Simon declined to run for a third term because the fundraising was such a chore. Paul retired rather than go through all that again. We all know that I will be a top target if I seek reelection -- the Republicans will have a very well funded candidate. That&amp;apos;s why I am turning to you. Paul Simon didn&amp;apos;t have an internet army covering his back. I do, at least I hope I do. I hope you will be a part of it. Please contribute whatever you can afford today! &amp;lt;&amp;lt;
 
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        <displayname>Al Franken</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>Al updates his website as he travels the state, and makes appearances. Check it out to hear his heart-felt reasons for becoming a candidate. Al will be a marvelous, knowledgeable, progressive, addition to the Senate.</pageblurb>
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        <displayname>Patrick Murphy</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>Rep Murphy has been targeted by Karl Rove. His stature as a veteran of the Iraq War gives him added influence when speaking in the House. Time to let Patrick know that we appreciate his service in both spheres of activity!</pageblurb>
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        <displayname>Joseph Sestak Jr</displayname>
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      <pageblurb>Retired Admiral and now Rep Joe Sestak is a strong voice for peace in the Mid-East. He speaks with authority from his life experience, and needs our support to keep up the good fight at home.</pageblurb>
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