Stevie Wonder Soundtracks Obama's Near-Stunner in Ind.
Stevie Wonder extemporized a soundtrack for Obama-maniacs in Indianapolis Monday. Uptake Reporter Citizen Kate experiences the joys and frustrations of a life as a citizen journalist.
Stevie Wonder extemporized a soundtrack for Obama-maniacs in Indianapolis Monday. Uptake Reporter Citizen Kate experiences the joys and frustrations of a life as a citizen journalist.
The Uptake | Posted 05.05.2008 | Home
Local indie band Superchunk and indie hotness of the moment - Arcade Fire - get the groove on for Obama in Carrboro, North Carolina.
The Uptake | Posted 05.05.2008 | Home
At a Hillary rally in Indiana, John Mellencamp played a song. Mary Steenburgen told me that she and Hill are gal pals and that their daughters grew up together and that Hillary brags about Chelsea.
The Uptake | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home
On the ground reporting of morning turnout and voting machine problems in Pennsylvania.
The Uptake | Posted 04.21.2008 | Home
Last-minute adrenaline-fueled volunteer recruitment in Pennsylvania: it looks miserable, fun, rumpled, regimented, silly and important at once. A snapshot of our mad democracy in action.
The Uptake | Posted 04.21.2008 | Home
Rob Reiner impressed on the crowd that Hillary needs to "win big" in Pennsylvania just to stay in contention. It was refreshing to hear one of her dedicated followers say something like that out loud.
The Uptake | Posted 04.20.2008 | Home
Lehigh Valley, PA, is in transition: recession and recovery exist side by side. People want more change. So small business owners in this corner of the Rust Belt at least are leaning toward Obama.
The Uptake | Posted 04.17.2008 | Home
ABC News told news organizations that they can only use 30 seconds of video from Wednesday night's debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Is that all we need?
The Uptake | Posted 04.15.2008 | Home
"Northwest and Delta are talking about merging. It would be the largest airline company in the world. But what about jobs? It's just one more way for a couple of rich guys to get richer."
The Uptake | Posted 04.04.2008 | Home
"I really do believe our (Republican) party represents the highest ideals of what America is about". Coleman told an appreciative St. Cloud coffee shop audience. "We believe in quality jobs for the working men and women".
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The Uptake | Posted 05.08.2008 | Home