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Policies, Language Of Mayor Corey Booker Mirror Candidate He's Supporting: Obama

New York Times   |  PETER APPLEBOME   |   February 10, 2008 12:04 PM

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The language was soaring, the racial elements muted, the mood upbeat even though the road ahead remained unclear.

But the end of the speech was all about the political power of belief -- belief that the cynics would not triumph, that dreams can come true, that the human spirit is indomitable. Through war, he said, they believed. Through depression and segregation, they believed. And today, with a new day in sight, we must believe, too.

"We believe," he said, "like Stokely Carmichael, that we are the leaders we have been waiting for. We believe, like Gandhi, that we can be the change we wish to see in the world."

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- DownwithFearMongers I'm a Fan of DownwithFearMongers permalink

Hope is contagiouse

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:09 PM on 02/10/2008
- revoleurt I'm a Fan of revoleurt permalink

Well his apology mirrors Bill Clintons!!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:07 PM on 02/10/2008
- obama4america I'm a Fan of obama4america permalink

you're thinking of Kwame Kilpatrick. Booker's from Jersey, not Detroit. And do we all really look alike?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:53 PM on 02/11/2008
- larry278 I'm a Fan of larry278 permalink

It's interesting to read a concise, interesting article with the panache the NYT once had when the NYT was a newspaper of record. Comparing the mayor of Newark, NJ's rhetoric with BHO requires talent. It shows in every word of this story. To tie the story to the words of Dr King requires knowledge, style & daring. This story has it. It sure isn't a puff of Mayor Booker or BHO or is it? Whatever the story is-it isn't a clumsy puff.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:01 PM on 02/10/2008
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