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Archive for December, 2007

First Lady In Waiting

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

A “real person”, I can’t wait to have “real people” in the White House.  People who grew up with working parents, troubled families, people who went to the neighborhood school.  This Vanity Fair piece is a terrific introduction to Michelle Obama, someone you’ll want to be your best girlfriend before you’re through.
“Many voters are delighted [...]

Foreign Policy Forum

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

“I am running to do more than end a war in Iraq - I am running to change the mindset that got us into war. It’s easy for us to lay all of the problems of the world at George Bush’s doorstep. His judgments will be subject to the harsh light of history, and the [...]

Clinton Staff Resign Over E-Mails

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

A second Clinton volunteer coordinator resigned today after admitting to forwarding known smear emails against Barack Obama.
“Let us all remain alert concerning Obama’s expected presidential Candidacy,” read the e-mail. “Please forward to everyone you know. The Muslims have said they Plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than [...]

“A Call To Serve”

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

“…I didn’t have a clear answer about what I was doing. I wanted to step into the currents of history and help people fight for their dreams, but didn’t know what my role would be. I was inspired by what people like Harris did in the civil rights movement, but when I got to Chicago, [...]

Clinton Attack Strategy, The “Fun Part”

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

“Sen. Clinton of New York, who until recently would not even mention her rivals by name, used a news conference to question the ethics, character and “courage” of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, employing the most pointed language she has used in the campaign.”
“Well, now the fun part starts,” Clinton said. “We’re into the last month, [...]