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President-Elect Barack Obama addressed the nation this morning, focusing on the economic crisis and help for the middle class.   Listen here. Here's a full transcript: On Tuesday, Americans stood in lines that stretched around schools and churches in numbers this nation has never seen. It didn’t matter who they were or where they came from; what they looked like or what party they belonged to – they came out and cast their ballot because they believed that in this country, our destiny is not written for us, but by us. We should all take pride in the fact that we once again displayed for the world the power of our democracy, and reaffirmed the great American ideal that this is a nation where anything is possible. This week, I spoke with… Continue reading

Yesterday, Rahm Emanuel was offered and accepted the position for White House Chief of Staff. Emanuel was a top aide to former President Clinton and has a lot of White House experience. He has a personal relationship with the Obamas. He has been credited as a brilliant strategic thinker, and many have hailed him as the person who knows how to get things done. Many agree that Emanuel is a pragmatist, knows the art of compromise and is a great non-partisan choice. House Minority leader, Republican, John Boehner considers Emanuel a partisan fighter, stating it was an ironic choice for Obama because he has promised change, and to govern from the center. In Fortune Magazine, Tom Cole of Oklahoma warned republicans of Emanuel's ferocity, calling him dangerous and… Continue reading

Today was a ridiculously crazy day and I barely had time to think about the looming election tomorrow. I was busy moving into a new desk, getting organized for the week and meeting my new boss. I didn't really even think about the election until the afternoon when I heard about Obama's grandmother's passing. I was so sad to hear that she didn't get to see her grandson become the president of the United States. But now, as I watch Saturday Night Live (and a million political ads), I'm thinking about tomorrow. I'm thinking about my daughter sleeping in the next room. About how her father and I have such big dreams for her. About how this election could change all our lives. I have been feeling like our family is… Continue reading

First, sorry Mountain Lover for stepping on your post. You point about Row v. Wade is very important, common sense about reproductive rights hangs in the balance. Vote, dammit! But, it is the night before the election, and since this is my site I figured I would engage in a little self indulgent venting. For no other reason other than I would like to sleep for at least 15 minutes tonight. In fewer than 24 hours, there is a good chance that we will know whether Barack Obama will be our next president. Obama is in the lead, the momentum is clearly his. Common sense dictates that Obama will win and we begin to heal our country after eight years of infection. Sadly, we have not… Continue reading

Take a moment to look at South Dakota. Tomorrow they will be deciding the fate of the nation. How? They're voting on whether or not to ban abortion. Their sole aim is to get a case before the Supreme Court and overturn Roe v. Wade. John McCain has vowed to have Roe v. Wade overturned, while Barack Obama believes that the decision ultimately rests with a woman. McCain has also stated that he would reduce what "health exceptions" would be allowed under the ban. Think about what that will do to our nation. How would they enforce that? How would they prevent travel to states allowing abortion? How far would enforcement go? A while ago they tried to… Continue reading

Pundits have predicted that the polls will tighten, and McCain may even catch up to Obama and win the requisite number of votes for the presidency. The candidates' schedules indicate otherwise. Both candidates are focusing efforts on states that went to Bush in 2004. Obama has purchased airtime in Arizona and is forcing McCain to defend his home state. Current polls suggest that Arizona has left the "safe" category and is now under "leaning right." Pollster.com shows a 49-44, a mere 5 point lead. While McCain will most likely win Arizona, the fact that he must defend it is significant…

Meet Brian Moore, the Socialist candidate for president. Brian Moore is a decent guy. He's volunteered for the Peace Corps, volunteered for health organizations in South America, he's adopted a son from Mexico, the list goes on and on. Let's take a look at his stance on some issues:

1) Stop The War in Iraq and Afghanistan and bring the American troops and reconstruction companies home immediately;

2) Implement a national health care system to include comprehensive health, dental and mental health care for all residents, foreign and domestic.

3) Initiate a guaranteed income for all American families, working or not, at a level of $35,000 per year per adult (2008 Cost of Living levels)

4) Nationalize Oil Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Banking and Insurance Industry, Railroad and… Continue reading

This has been all over the headlines today. Obama's aunt- the one that lives in public housing complex in South Boston may be in the U.S. illegally. This aunt, Zeituni Onyango, is Obama's father's half sister. Immigration and Customs Enforcement won't release any details, citing confidentiality. However, they are investigating who leaked the information to the media, and whether it was done to undermine Obama's campaign. Let's not forget the $265 she contributed to the Obama campaign (which the campaign is returning to her). What's the issue here? That Obama didn't turn her in? That Obama didn't know about her immigration status? That someone associated to him genetically would dare do such a thing? I'm trying to get a handle on… Continue reading

I read a post in CNN today, stating that the RNC bought radio airtime in 8 states: Colorado, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.  This was an UNREPORTED purchase.  The message to run:  Gun Control. Reverting back to the same fear tactics- Obama is a radical, a Muslim, a Terrorist, a <insert derisive name here> ad nauseum, they've aimed at moderate or "conservative" democrats, telling them that Obama may take their guns away. (Note, it's based in truth, with a twist on words to lead people to the cliff and let them jump to their own conclusions.) "If Barack Obama becomes president, your Second Amendment right to defend yourself could be in danger. In fact, in Illinois, Obama voted to prosecute law-abiding citizens who used… Continue reading

The past eight years have allowed me to develop a healthy degree of cynicism.  I no longer think that all of our countrymen (and countryladies) have the best interest of every American at heart. It has become painfully obvious that conservatives have no desire to compromise. I have considered what an Obama presidency without a fillibuster proof Senate would be.  The GOP would simply obstruct every single thing Obama, Pelosi, and Reid would try to do.  I find myself hoping for a completely Democratic Exec, House, and Senate just to get things done.   If the Democrats do not reach 60 seats in the Senate, we are guaranteed at least two years of complete deadlock.  That means no comprehensive health care, that means not raising taxes on rich assholes, that means at… Continue reading