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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 […]

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, […]

Obama’s Historic Vote in Chicago / Video

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Historic indeed. A one minute record of Senator Barack Obama voting in Chicago, with his wife Michelle, in the 2008 Presidential election.
It is anticipated that the US Senator from Illinois will become the 44th President elect of the United States, only hours hence, on this very day, November 4th 2008.
Finally and for the better, America will be forever changed as a result.

US Senator […]

A Thank You To The Campaign / Musical

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I discovered this lovely musical video put out by Obama HQ people on You Tube to thank all volunteers involved with Barack’s historic campaign. I decided to place it on my site in the hope that more of you can enjoy it. It is quite uplifting and what a day to have it out there. Well done […]

Obama / Streets Ahead / A Photo

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This photo is typical of a scene that has been played out by hundreds of thousands of volunteers, in fair weather and in foul, every day, in every town and in every city across the United States, during the past 10 months. And it continues in these final days.
Of the millions of wonderful photos taken throughout the campaign, this one caught my eye […]

“Don’t Speak for me Sarah Palin”/ The Musical 3 min

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If you were appalled at the thought of Sarah Palin being promoted as the VP of the United States of America and the running mate of John McCain, a 72 yr old candidate for the Presidency in 2009, then you will enjoy this charming satire,”Don’t Speak for me Sarah Palin”.

The tune is based on […]

American Stories, American Solutions

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Broadcast on 7 television networks in prime time on Wednesday 29th October 2008, only days prior to the Presidential election on November 4th, this Obama infomercial ran for a full 30 mins.
Timed to perfection it should become the talking point for at least the next 24 hours of the news cycle. It was squarely aimed […]

“His Choice” / Latest Obama TV Ad / Link

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This information just through by email. The TV advertisement “His Choice” is due for screening on Thursday 30th October. 

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Today, the Obama-Biden campaign introduced a new 30 second TV ad, “His Choice”, which highlights John McCain in his own words admitting that he doesn’t understand the economy well. The Ad - “His Choice” – will begin […]