Barack Obama Acceptance Speech

Advice to Barack Obama: Be Modest in All Things

Reese Schonfeld | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics


Reese Schonfeld

It was a different Obama, with a different voice, that I heard at the press conference on Friday. He appeared to be flip and full of himself.

Our Eyes Have Seen The Glory

Timothy Cooper | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics


Timothy Cooper

On November 5th, I examined the red, weary eyes of my fellow taxpayers, which showed the residue of a sleepless night spent checking every news channel to see if it was really true.

How to Spend the Honeymoon

Walden Bello | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Walden Bello

The first 100 days of Obama's presidency will be, in the usual fashion, a honeymoon with the American people.

Prop 8 and Rethinking the Amendment Process

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Emma Ruby-Sachs

A change in the amendment process for states will not always ensure the protection of minority rights. But it will encourage consistency. It will deter attacks on specific groups of people.

Obama's Election is the "Triumph of Hope"

Linda Kulman | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Linda Kulman

With Obama as our president-elect, the country is, in essence, about to enter into its 44th marriage.

What We Won on Election Day

Sarah van Gelder | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Sarah van Gelder

Obama ran a campaign of high integrity, focusing on issues that really mattered, showing he could lead the whole country forward -- not pandering, but speaking to our higher selves.

The Morning After

Laurel Kaufer | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Laurel Kaufer

As we have heard from the analysts on both sides for much of the last month, this year we saw "the perfect storm" hit the Republican party in almost every conceivable way.

Silent Night

Beth Kohl | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Beth Kohl

As I think about the event in Grant Park last night, I think about those strangers whom I will never forget, no matter the randomness of our sharing this memorable experience.

The Unsung Heroes of Obama's Victory: The United States Secret Service

Stacy Parker Aab | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Stacy Parker Aab

Barack Obama, his staff, and his agents were brave enough and smart enough to figure out how to make him as accessible as possible without sacrificing his security.

American Beauty

Darin Murphy | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Darin Murphy

It's nearly impossible to grasp the sheer gravity of this moment. All watched with gaping mouths, transfixed by pride and disbelief, as Obama appeared for the first time as the next President.

Obama at Election Night Rally: "Out of Many, We Are One"

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 12.06.2008 | Chicago


Esther J. Cepeda

The first Black President of the United States strode out onto the stage in front of a hushed press and an alternately roaring and quietly awestruck crowd it hit me that it was for real - all the believers actually succeeded in believing this Presidency into being.

Mexicans says "Obamanos"

Jeannie Ralston | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Jeannie Ralston

"Obamanos" is a bit of political Spanglish seen on bumper stickers in states with large Hispanic populations that translates -- in essence, not literally -- to "let's go Obama."

Say it Loud, I'm Black (in spirit) and I'm Proud

Andy Ostroy | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Andy Ostroy

Obama's job will not be easy, but he has indeed demonstrated the kind of curiosity, intelligence, judgment, resolve and presence of mind, and the ability to inspire, that great leaders are made of.

The World Breaths a Sigh of Relief as America's Light Goes Back On

Rob Kall | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Rob Kall

Looking at the faces of the people in the crowd, as Obama gives his first speech as president-elect, I see a hope that beams bright, a hope that does not stop at red or blue state borders.

Obama Wins

Shahid Mahmood | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


Shahid Mahmood

Read more reaction from HuffPost bloggers to Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 presidential election ...

The Next First Family Of The United States

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 12.05.2008 | Media


"I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas. I was raised with the help of a white grandfather who survived a Depression to ...

Obama Victory Speech - VIDEO, TEXT

Huffington Post | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


UPDATES: Barack Obama Big News Page ***SCROLL FOR VIDEO, FULL TEXT*** The election is over. Tonight President-Elect Obama celebrated in Gran...

Of Cabbages and Kings and Good Ol' American Corn Flakes

Alice Singleton | Posted 10.09.2008 | Chicago


Alice Singleton

For the past eight years it has been as if Connie Corleone, acting as Bush surrogate, slipped a tainted canoli to each of us daily, rendering us too weak to reason with or fight against the poisonous regime.

Sarah Palin: Laura Roslin?

Mark Jeffrey | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics


Mark Jeffrey

Watching the whole Sarah Palin saga unfold, I can't help but think of Laura Roslin from Battlestar Galactica. On the show, humanity is all but wiped ...

Democratic National Convention Ratings: 38 Million Watch Obama's Acceptance Speech

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 09.29.2008 | Media


NEW YORK — Barack Obama's audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him wa...

Does Obama Have a Mama Obsession?

Lesley Jane Seymour | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Lesley Jane Seymour

Obama gave a huge metaphorical hug to American women in general and moms in particular. I'll admit I actually teared up when he said that the day she died was the worst of his life.

Obama Was Definitely Alright On The Night

Lola Adesioye | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Lola Adesioye

It was impressive, substantive, hard hitting and practical speech whilst still managing to deliver his change ideology and inspire hope for a new direction.

Obama's Acceptance Speech

Jerry Weissman | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Jerry Weissman

At Saddleback, Obama's answers rambled into long erudite analyses and complex discussions of nuances. Last night at Invesco Field, returned to his oratorical form.

Obama-Biden: A Hope for Change!

Michelle Bart | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Michelle Bart

Denver, CO - Senator Barack Obama not only rocked the Mile High Stadium in Denver tonight he took it all the way home for a touch down! The past fo...

Oh-Bama!

Andy Ostroy | Posted 09.29.2008 | Politics


Andy Ostroy

Call me Michelle Obama, but I feel damned proud of my country right now. Though he still has a major hurdle to climb in actually winning the presidency, our nation has truly entered a new era.