Obama Victory

More Than Just Winning

Andrew Sargus Klein | Posted 06.19.2009 | Politics


Andrew Sargus Klein

Obama is simply biding his time on the issue, letting Cheney's "doth protest too much" vitriol wither on the vine.

Can I Stop Giving Now?

Carine Fabius | Posted 02.13.2009 | Living


Carine Fabius

People are stressed about money. So, why is the president-elect still asking me to send in donations? You got elected. Can you stop asking me to give you money now?

Florida Democrats Infighting But Eyes on 2010

Ron Levitt | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Ron Levitt

After back-slapping because the state's 27 electoral votes went for President-elect Barack Obama, not-all-too-polite political activity became the norm in the Peninsula State.

Obama's Victory Prompts Major Changes In Black Press

Politico | NIA-MALIKA HENDERSON | Posted 02.03.2009 | Media


Barack Obama's election as president is prompting major changes in the nation's black press, ushering in a series of firsts that editors say will resh...

Change?

Bernard Rowan | Posted 12.27.2008 | Politics


Bernard Rowan

It's time to bring in a new generation of leaders to the White House, not just a new version of the same.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? Surprisingly, a Large Number of Republicans Say "Yes"

Ricardo Rossello | Posted 12.22.2008 | Politics


Ricardo Rossello

Given conservative Republicans' beliefs that Obama is a far left candidate, the more moderate (in their view) Senator Clinton may become a more acceptable choice for Secretary of State.

Memo To David Plouffe

Ben Arnon | Posted 12.19.2008 | Politics


Ben Arnon

Please, Mr. Plouffe, on behalf of the vast infrastructure of dedicated Democratic field organizers and community activists, go run the DNC.

Obama Victory Triggers Racist Backlash: At Least 200 Incidents Reported

CS Monitor | Patrik Jonsson | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


Atlanta - In rural Georgia, a group of high-schoolers gets a visit from the Secret Service after posting "inappropriate" comments about President-elec...

Latinos Pressure Obama On Immigration Reform Following Large Turnout

The Boston Globe | Posted 12.18.2008 | Politics


Before a huge crowd in San Diego last summer, Barack Obama vowed to make fixing illegal immigration a top priority as president, and Latinos nationwid...

Forces in Obama Landslide

Ricardo Rossello | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


Ricardo Rossello

Ever since Obama's historic election as the first African-American President, the pundits have been trying to demystify the voter attitudes and behavior that led to this unprecedented outcome.

Israeli PM Candidate's Website Looks A Lot Like Obama's... (PHOTO)

NY Times | ETHAN BRONNER and NOAM COHEN | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


JERUSALEM -- Click on the Russian-language version of the campaign Web site of Benjamin Netanyahu, the conservative Likud leader running for prime min...

"Joe The Plumber" Book Deal Details Emerge

CJR/Fox News | Posted 12.15.2008 | Media


In a somewhat predictable move, Joe The Plumber, aka Samuel Wurzelbacher, has signed a book deal. Joe told Fox News that he was "broke," but still to...

Obama Gives Ebony First Post-Election Interview, Photoshoot

The Swamp | Posted 12.15.2008 | Media


So which magazine was the first to get a sit down interview and photo shoot with President-elect Barack Obama? Ebony Magazine, which was visited by t...

No Communion For Obama Supporters, Says South Carolina Priest

AP | MEG KINNARD | Posted 12.15.2008 | Politics


COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina Roman Catholic priest has told his parishioners that they should refrain from receiving Holy Communion if they...

Suits claim election-night abuse by Chicago police

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 12.14.2008 | Chicago


CHICAGO — A lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that while a huge Chicago crowd celebrated the election of the first black U.S. president, some white...

The Times' Adam Nagourney Sows Seeds of Conflict Inside Democratic Ranks Where None Exist

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 12.13.2008 | Media


Joseph A. Palermo

It's interesting that at a time when the Republican Party is facing its most bitter internal battles, Nagourney chooses to ignore that story and jumps head first into "analyzing" non-existent antagonisms among Democrats.

Camille Paglia: Yes, I Still Like Palin

Salon | Camille Paglia | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Nov. 12, 2008 | Dazed and confused. A week after the election of Barack Obama, millions of American news junkies are in serious cold turkey, the big b...

Obama Merchandise Flies Off Shelves: "The Biggest Thing For Publishing Since Harry Potter"

Los Angeles Times | Posted 12.13.2008 | Politics


Much as Barack Obama has kindled unprecedented interest in presidential politics, so too has he prompted a flood of merchandise, collectibles, televis...

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.

The Kids Are Alright

Lance Simmens | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics


Lance Simmens

We must lay the foundation for the next generation of youth, so we can continue to capitalize on their energy, innovation, and creativity for the future.

New Will.i.am Video: "It's A New Day" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Will.i.am, whose pro-Obama "Yes We Can" video received much coverage during the campaign, recently released a new video. The video, "It's a New Day" ...

After the Obama Win.

William Galston | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


William Galston

On the critical issue of government's role, Democrats do not have a mandate. Rather, they have a chance to make their case.

(R)Evolution -- We All Want to Change Your Head

Suzette Standring | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Suzette Standring

This new multi-cultural, interracial, eco-green, techno-savvy, globally-minded young generation has made history.

Moving Forward: A Participatory Democracy

Kate Kelly | Posted 12.11.2008 | Politics


Kate Kelly

As the immediate excitement of Election Day begins to fade, we are left with new questions, among them: How is President-Elect Barack Obama going to ...

Right-Wing Media Already Feeding Its Post-Election Anger

via Los Angeles Times | Posted 12.10.2008 | Media


An article in Sunday's Los Angeles Times takes a look at how the right-wing media is responding to Obama's victory last week. Already, it seems, the l...