The Black Elephant in the Room
At least Obama was trying, in his speech, to start a dialogue about the black elephant in the room. And that's more than any white politician has done.
At least Obama was trying, in his speech, to start a dialogue about the black elephant in the room. And that's more than any white politician has done.
Gene Koo | Posted 03.20.2008 | Home
Obama offers a theology grounded in a process, not an outcome: to work out salvation with fear and trembling. His professed beliefs puts him at odds not only with the president, but his own pastor.
Will Durst | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics
Since all three candidates have proven to be a bit, shall we say, delicate, a hastily compiled handy reference guide is in order.
NY Times | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics
The speech Senator Barack Obama delivered Tuesday morning has been viewed more than 1.6 million times on YouTube and is being widely e-mailed. While c...
Huff TV | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media
Read the full text of Obama's speech here. ...
Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media
Jon Stewart and the Daily Show gang have had easier targets of mockery than Barack Obama delivering one of the most warmly received speeches of the ca...
CNN's Political Ticker | Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics
Barack Obama told CNN Wednesday the recent uproar over his former pastor's sermons has reminded him of the odds he faces in winning the White House. ...
James Freedman | Posted 03.19.2008 | Home
Many in the media noted Barack Obama's speech yesterday morning was reminiscent when Mitt Romney tried to address concerns about his Mormon faith. But is that comparison actually warranted?
Lecia Shorter | Posted 03.19.2008 | Home
The infusion of race into the campaign of Senator Obama past yesterday will serve no purpose other than to continue to pour salt into a wound that has now been postured for healing, paving the path to a more perfect union.
Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media
Howard Kurtz's "Listen, dude, do you really want the sex?" segment was so good, someone else had it five days earlier: Dan Abrams and his crew -- including the same clips in the same order from the same reporters.
Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics
Following his big speech on race Tuesday in Philadelphia, Obama sat down with ABC's "Nightline" and reflected on its potential impact: Obama believes...
Mary Lyon | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics
Obama's speech demonstrated how wise and measured he is while meeting a crisis. It's reassuring to know that this is the mindset of the person who might actually have to answer that 3am call.
Adam McKay | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics
It was a monumental moment in modern American politics. Obama didn't distract, deflect, or attempt to frighten. He didn't accuse, declare war, or get angry. He didn't game play, scapegoat, or blame. Can you imagine?
Harold Pollack | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics
In 37 minutes, without the usual campaign artifice or spin and with surprisingly little superstar wattage or lofty rhetoric, Barack Obama said what had to be said.
Ferentz LaFargue | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics
In a political scene dominated by familiar family names such as Bush, Clinton and McCain, it is the kid with the funny name that seems to be doing the most to make his family proud.
Gov. Deval Patrick | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics
We have had transformational leaders in our history, leaders who have reshaped and refocused what the American Dream means and revived our commitment to it. Barack Obama showed again today that he is that kind of leader.
The Huffington Post | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics
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Jim David | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics