Indeed, it points to such laudable projects such as a low-cost, wind-powered land mine detonator -- not exactly the kind of thing one would pick up on the next Target run (even on sale).

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Frohnhoefer, 60, will need to pick up steam to hit his target of 400, 000 members in five years.

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That's roughly half of the Democratic party's turnout - crucial for Obama's campaign, and a tempting target for Republican John McCain to try to pick up.

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