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Michelle Obama redefines herself |
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
Michelle Obama may have clarified some questions about herself and her
husband Democratic Presidential nominee, Barack Obama when she took the
stage and delivered what many described as a moving speech at the
opening of the Democratic National Convention on Monday.
This woman, whose husband’s opponents have tried to portray as “an
angry Black woman” was the antithesis of anger. Rather she was the
epitome of grace and charm, efficiently delivering her speech with
great poise as she described her childhood in a working class, blue
collar environment, the tremendous love of an ailing father, her
career, her marriage, the love for her country, and the dedication of
her husband to make the lives of all Americans better when he is
elected president in November.
The crowd stood and applauded her loudly and long when she simply
stated “That’s why I love this country,” after describing how the
current of America’s history consisting of several improbable journeys
has now met with the “new tide of hope.” As the crowd cheered, Michelle
smiled knowing she had answered those critics who had been accusing her
of being unpatriotic because of a remark she had made earlier in the
primary campaign that she was proud of the United States for the “first
time” in her adult life. There was also loud and long applauses when
she praised Hillary Clinton for her accomplishments, especially in
placing “18 million cracks in the glass ceiling,” referring to the 18
million votes Clinton received in the Democratic primaries.
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“No way, no how no McCain” |
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
 First, Barack Obama’s wife, Michelle, thrilled the audience at the
Democratic National Convention’s in Denver, and a national audience,
with her emotional speech on her husband’s behalf, then on Tuesday
night his former rival Hillary Clinton, buoyed this audience speaking
in strong support of him, as she attempted to unite the party.
Obviously with the intent to mobilize her staunch supporters to vote
for Obama in November, she told the audience that she was a proud
supporter of Obama, and "Whether you voted for me, or voted for Barack,
the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose. We
are on the same team, and none of us can sit on the sidelines. This is
a fight for the future. And it's a fight we must win together."
One of the main concerns leading up to, and at the convention, was the
division that still existed between Obama and Clinton supporters months
after the Democratic primaries ended in June. Polls have shown that
some 49 percent of Clinton supporters said they did not intend to vote
for Obama in November. However, although Clinton obviously made a
valiant attempt to get her supporters to rally behind Obama, it is
uncertain if this was achieved.
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Barack Obama officially nominated |
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
 At approximately 6.45 pm on Wednesday, August 26, history was official
made at the Democratic National Convention in Denver Colorado when the
first African American, Barack Obama, was by acclamation, nominated as
the candidate of the Democratic Party to seek the presidency of the
United States of America in the general elections to be held on
November 4. Like a member of the Mississippi delegation to the
convention, with tears streaming down his face said, “This is an
unbelievable moment. Although we knew Obama won the nomination from
June, he was only the ‘presumptive’ nominee. Now he is officially
nominated as the first Black to run for the U.S. presidency by a major
political party.”
Tears flowed freely from the eyes of several Black, Hispanic and White
delegates on the huge convention floor, and one could really feel the
poignancy of the historic occasion, when Obama was finally nominated.
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Saturday, 23 August 2008 |
 Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama has done what many Democrats have been asking for and told his rival Republican nominee John McCain to refrain from bringing his character into question.
The Illinois Senator, who was addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention, said, "One of the things that we have to change in this country is the idea that people can't disagree without challenging each other's character and patriotism.” Obama was reacting to McCain’s constant refrain that his opposition of the ‘surge’ means he would rather win the election than win the war. Obama said this while reiterating his stance on the ‘surge’, which placed an additional 30,000 troops in Iraq. He pointed out that the surge did not bring about the kind of political compromise that was needed to secure long-term peace in Iraq.
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Monday, 18 August 2008 |
 In a time when the country is reeling from economic downturn, high
foreclosure rates, high unemployment rates, high gas prices and
inflation the people who we elect for office should be only those who
can adequately represent constituents and advocate for changes that are
necessary to improve our quality of life.
As such, the National Weekly Editorial Board is making several
recommendations in a number of races in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm
Beach counties, for the August 26 primaries.
Some of the most hotly contested races in the tri-county area have
highly qualified contenders, but experience, expertise or a record of
accomplishments might give a specific candidate the edge.
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