Wednesday, November 19, 2008

News?

I had a heated discussion with my dad yesterday about the news media already announcing some of Obama's Cabinet members, even though they haven't been made official.

The main sticking point I had was that although they named the attorney general (some black guy from the Clinton years), they wouldn't do the same with Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State - even though both candidates seem to be at the exact same point in the nomination process.

In general, though, it seems like the news media should hold off on a lot of these nominations until they become official. I'm not suggesting the press should only report what the government says to report, but I think for some things, there's no reason to try and "be the first" to report an announcement. I really don't see the point.

Thursday, November 06, 2008

Obama's Victory Speech

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/05/text-of-obamas-election-night-speech/

This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time – to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American Dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth – that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope, and where we are met with cynicism, and doubt, and those who tell us that we can’t, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people:

Yes We Can.

Overall, I had the same reaction to his Virginia rally speech - not his best, but he finished strong.

The moment itself spoke much louder and carried much more emotion than he could ever convey in words that night anyway.

Inauguration 2009!

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Historic Night

And so it ends.

After 2 years of endless campaigning, Barack Obama has become the first African-American president-elect and the first Democrat to be elected President in 12 years.

His journey has been nothing short of historic and his victory tonight reflects both America's desire to be inspired and Obama's own tireless campaign strategy to reach every corner of the country.

I went to the rally in Virginia yesterday, and even though he was an hour and a half late, and the entire ordeal took much longer than it should have, seeing 100k people enjoying themselves at a political rally is probably something I will never forget.

Whether Obama will be able to accomplish all of his agenda items is something that remains to be seen, but his power to inspire and to "get out the vote" cannot be denied any longer.