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Dinner with Barack: A Firefigher's Story

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Jim, a firefighter from Ohio, was a life-long republican until the governor there attacked collective bargaining for firefighters, police, and teachers.

As Jim says: "I really feel like the republican party left me."

After watching President Obama speak on jobs, he knew he was voting for President Obama.

Having a Meal with the President

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Today's your last chance to share a meal with the First Couple. After entering and winning the last Dinner with Barack contest, four supporters shared a meal with President Obama. Over lunch, they talked about everyday issues affecting them and their communities. Jim from Ohio, talked about his work as a firefighter and asked how the President balances his time as a father.

Favorite Quotes

So, President Obama and the Democrats did not weaken Medicare. They strengthened Medicare. When Congressman Ryan looked into that TV camera and attacked President Obama's Medicare savings as "the biggest, coldest power play," I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Key cuts that $716 billion is exactly to the dollar the same amount of medicare savings that he had in his own budget.

Democratic National Convention, September 5, 2012