Schmidt is one of a number of top Silicon Valley executives who have served as technology advisors to the Obama campaign. Craig Newmark, founder of popular classified ads firm craigslist, is also an advisor to the Democratic nominee.

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Presidential hopeful Barack Obama (D-Illinois) can add technology whiz Craig Newmark to a growing list of important endorsements.

Newmark, of Craigslist fame, echoed his support for Obama during the opening of Obama's San Francisco campaign offices yesterday.

"First, remember that I am a nerd, not a wonk," Newmark told Fog City Journal, "but I've been hanging out around investigative reporters and I've learned that Barack owes very few people favors."

"He has not been largely controlled by lobbyists," Newmark added.

By Luke Thomas and Elaine Santore January 24, 2008
http://www.fogcityjournal.com/news_in_brief/lt_obama_sf_080124.shtml

I've heard Barack Obama speak and have seen and felt the effect he has on people. He's inspired me to step up a bunch of my personal efforts, including support for groups that honestly support the troops, such as Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

I am voting for Barack Obama because I believe he is that rarest of politicians, a genuine leader, and we sure need that now.

PRIMARY VIEWS Craig Newmark Candidate: Barack Obama Craig Newmark Sunday, February 3, 2008
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Barack offers something different in a big way, though, in a way where I'm quoted by Jose Antonio Vargas in the Washington Post

"I figure we really need a guy who knows right from wrong," Newmark told The Trail, "and who can remind the world that we're the good guys."

I'm not an American "exceptionalist"; I'm a customer service rep, and have spoken with thousands of people in the US and overseas. Everyone wants Americans to be the good guys again. We need someone who can credibly remind and lead us back into good guy-ness, in terms of of our actions and how we're perceived everywhere.

Leadership means that you need to be able to bring out the best in people.

Barack's the guy to do that.

Why I'm for Barack (Cutting to the Chase) Posted December 12, 2007 | 12:55 AM (EST)
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