Choosing A President / Video / The New York Times

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Choosing a President
The New York Times’s - Katharine Q. Seelye - narrates a look back at the two-year campaign for the Presidency of the United States of America.
Video duration 16 mins 32 secs
http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/politics/1194811622221/index.html

Clinton: Healthcare = Mission Possible

According to some media reports, the President elect Barack Obama, has offered the position of Secretary of State to the junior Senator from New York - Hillary Rodham Clinton. If that is the case, I would be more than surprised. Responsibility for healthcare reform I could understand.
Of one thing we can be sure. That is, that this story has not come from anyone in the official Obama transition team. In a tightly run Obama operation that is the only source for information about appointments in the future Obama White House administration.

The Gettysburg Address

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At this special electoral time in American political history, it is altogether fitting to reflect on the words of President Abraham Lincoln in his address at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania USA on 19th November 1863.

The Gettysburg Address .. Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States of America
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, […]

Obama’s Inner Circle Shares Story / Sixty Minutes

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This is a link to a 13 minute CBS 60 Minutes video interview with four of the top people responsible for Barack Obama’s successful campaign for the presidency of the United States.
It was recorded immediately following Obama’s victory address to more than 250,000 people at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois on election night, November 4th 2008. It went to […]

The “O” List in Washington

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This is the link to the New Republic article due for release on November 19th 2008. It comprehensively lists what their research suggests could be the 30 most influential people around President elect Barack Obama and muses on the roles they may carry out in an Obama administration.
It will be interesting to see how accurate the list […]

The Obama Presidency & Amazing Grace

At this point in time however, it is appropriate to give thanks that a man of such calibre has been elected to lead the United States through what is an extremely troubling time in US domestic and world affairs. Especially at a time when inspiring and practical leadership is necessary to give people hope for the future, plus evidence and assurance that America’s ship of state is in safe, wise and caring hands.

Beautiful Music For You / Post Campaign

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All things considered, it has been a long and emotionally draining rollercoaster ride for every Obama supporter involved in one way or another during the 2008 election campaign for the Presidency. 
Now that the campaign has ended, I felt it would be rather nice to have a few superb  videos for your enjoyment when reflecting on your marathon journey and efforts for Barack.
A […]

“I am so Proud” Maya Angelou Interview

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A discussion re the meaning of the presidential election result
Fortunately the television host had the courtesy to allow his special guest, the renowned American poet, Maya Angelou, to do most of the talking on this very important topic. “The election of Barack Obama, and what it means,  as the 44th President of the United States of America”. 
According to Wikipedia, […]

The Victory Speech / President Elect Obama

Never in the experience of Americans, particularly older African Americans, did they by their own admission, ever imagine such a result was possible. At Grant Park and across America, tears of unadulterated joy flooded the cheeks of young and old, rich and poor, and all manner of people who in their ethnic and racial diversity comprise the population of the United States. As the euphoria grew, it triggered a joyful release of long pent up and very deep feelings.Their emotion was palpable, moving and beautiful to see.This was humanity at its finest.Change came to America, on that momentous November night!

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

America, your first day in a country now even closer to your heart’s desire is dawning. Your impossible, improbable dream of a President Barack Obama has in one momentous day, become the new American reality.