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Kennedy, King and Now Obama

Peter J Burns | Posted 12.07.2008 | Home


Peter J Burns

At Grant Park Obama reminded us of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and John F. Kennedy. I saw Dr. King's Dream come true on that stage. And Kennedy's vision was apparent in Obama's challenge to us. Kennedy and King never promised us a hand out. They promised us a fair shake.

Obama! By The Content of His Character

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


Miles Mogulescu

We must understand one more thing -- how successful President Obama will be in transforming America in a progressive direction will depend on us, as well as on him.

Obama to Accept Nomination on 45th Anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" Speech

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. | Posted 06.11.2008 | Politics


Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

Senator Obama's nomination confirms Dr. King's observation that "the moral arc of the universe" is long, but bends toward freedom and justice for all.

McCain Pays MLK Tribute In GOP Donor Rich Memphis

Nancy Watzman | Posted 04.11.2008 | Home


Nancy Watzman

This area is also home to the headquarters of Federal Express, whose CEO, Frederick Smith, is a McCain finance co-chair--and reportedly a possible candidate to run as vice president on the ticket with McCain.

WaPo Op-Ed: "Another Angry Black Preacher"

Washington Post | E.J. Dionne Jr. | Posted 03.29.2008 | Politics


Let's ask the hard question about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright: Is he as far outside the African American mainstream as many of us would like to think?......

Hillary Supporter Rangel: Obama's Remarks "Absolutely Stupid"

The Swamp | Christi Parsons | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton declared a truce in their recent war of words last night, but an important Clinton ally was still actively engaged la...

Racial Tensions Roil Democratic Party

Politico | Ben Smith | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


A series of comments from Senator Hillary Clinton, her husband, and her supporters are spurring a racial backlash and adding a divisive edge to the pr...

Looking Past Primary Season, Obama Foreshadows National Campaign Themes

Amanda Michel | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


Amanda Michel

Lebanon, NH -- With recent polls showing him firmly ahead of his Democratic rivals, a confident Barack Obama seems to be looking past the primary seas...