“A Change We Can Believe In” / Anthem / 160 Voice Chorus

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Details supplied with video
“Inspired by Sen. Barack Obama’s quest to become the first African-American U.S. President and his unifying campaign for change, celebrated percussionist Harvey Mason, legendary vocalist Deniece Williams and songwriter Jerry Peters, in association with Haven MediaGroup, have produced this inspirational anthem capturing the true spirit of Democracy.
Written by Williams, Mason and […]

Adviser Who Insulted Clinton Has Role in Transition / WP

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After reading this Washington Post article below I decided to leave a comment at the WP in response . A link to the full story at the WP is provided and a copy of the comment I left at the WP is shown below.

Washington Post.com  > Politics
Adviser Who Insulted Clinton Has Role in Transition
By Michael D. Shear
Samantha Power, the […]

The Obama Road to the White House

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The Obama Campaign for the Presidency in 2008
A three page chronological video record of pivotal events leading to the election of Senator Barack H Obama to the office of the Presidency of the United States of America. 
On February 10th 2007, the US Senator Barack Obama launched his historic campaign for the office of President of the United States […]

The Obamas / The Barbara Walters Special / 6 Videos

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The ABC Barbara Walters Special / 26th November 2008
The first post election interview conducted with President elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, the future First Lady of the United States of America.
Presented in parts to enable you to watch at suitable intervals

Barack Obama Part 1 .. 8 mins 05

Barack Obama Part 2 .. 10mins 05

Barack Obama Part […]

Was Jordan Sec of State Deal Maker?

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When I learned in reading the New York Times article titled,” An Old Home Town Mentor and Still At Obama’s Side”  that the extremely influential Democratic Party and Clinton supporter Vernon Jordan was married to the cousin of Valerie Jarrett, the current Obama Transition Team Co Chair and longtime personal friend, mentor and promotor of the Obamas, I realised that this personal connection could have had some bearing […]

A Song for Obama “The Power of One” / Donna Summer

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As the author of the profile article on Senator Barack Obama titled “The Power of One” on the 16th February 2008, I thought I should also post this musical video fortuitously found on You Tube not long after Senator Barack Obama became President elect Obama, on November 4th 2008.
Best Wishes
Go Obama / Biden Yes we Can

The Power […]

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

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 […]