During this campaign I've been on the McCain/RNC email list and an Obama email list. From the standpoint of delivering materials bolstering a message, the RNC was the most-effective in sending a steady stream of emails with links to many stories critical of Obama. Most email from the Obama side to this site was the official Obama campaign email which some info on an issue or … [Read more...] about Obama’s ‘Thank You’ Email To Supporters
Google Victory: Broadband Permitted in the ‘White Spaces’
Tech Crunch: Google and other tech companies won a big battle in Washington today. In an Election Day meeting, the FCC approved the unlicensed use of “white spaces” spectrum newly freed up as a result of TV broadcasters going from analog to digital broadcasts. Google has long been leading the lobbying effort to turn this spectrum into a sort of WiFi 2.0. Telecom companies and … [Read more...] about Google Victory: Broadband Permitted in the ‘White Spaces’
Excited About Obama, Realistic About Transatlantic Cooperation
German and American policy pundits and exchange students look forward to a new phase in transatlantic relations, but also recognize the limits of further US-European cooperation. That's my conclusion from speaking to dozens of America enthusiasts at Telekom representation in Berlin, where one of the many election night parties took place. Here's my interview with Dr. John C. … [Read more...] about Excited About Obama, Realistic About Transatlantic Cooperation
The Same But Different: Anti-LGBT Ballot Measure Victories
Amidst the enthusiastic celebration of change, I was oddly-depressed last night. Early on, it became apparent that Obama would not win my home state of Georgia. Worse: When the votes have been counted tonight, the G.O.P. will reap the final fruits of its Southern Strategy. The Republican Party will have transformed itself from the Party of Lincoln into the Party of the Old … [Read more...] about The Same But Different: Anti-LGBT Ballot Measure Victories
The Barack Obama Landslide & Leading America Out Of The Wilderness
I voted yesterday in the most important election of my lifetime after the most dramatic primary and general election campaign of my lifetime. And as I left the polling station and walked out into the chilly morning air, it all fell into place: Barack Obama represents what America once was and can stand for again. As well as this: Obama did not transcend race so much as make the … [Read more...] about The Barack Obama Landslide & Leading America Out Of The Wilderness
Promised Land
Cam Cardow, The Ottawa Citizen … [Read more...] about Promised Land
Obama’s Election: A Sea Of Shattered Assumptions (News And Weblog Roundup)
The election of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States is a breathtaking development not just because an African-American winning enough votes to be America's leader is a milestone but because it also has shattered various assumptions. The phrase "transformational leader" now seems to join the words "defining moment" as a new overused … [Read more...] about Obama’s Election: A Sea Of Shattered Assumptions (News And Weblog Roundup)
Obama as Exemplar: Will The Two Parties Reach Across the Aisle This Time?
Listening to many persons tonight who are moved by Obama's being Prez-elect, seeing people in the moment changed by their own joy and awe... I just wonder sometimes, don't we sometimes be changed, even slightly against our wills, when others are changed suddenly for the better? Or just out of their plain happiness for something they value deeply? Obama has said both parties … [Read more...] about Obama as Exemplar: Will The Two Parties Reach Across the Aisle This Time?
India Celebrates Barack Obama Win
It is much more than celebration time in India. Barack Obama's victory in the US presidential election has brought palpable relief among general public as well as political parties of all hues (Surprise...Surprise!!!...Including the Left parties). However, a few policy experts have some reservations about Obama. IANS writes: "Obama, 47, who has promised to renew American … [Read more...] about India Celebrates Barack Obama Win
Watching America.com: First global press roundup
Watching America.com is quick to the punch with global press reaction to Obama's victory. For a quick-off the mark translation, this piece from The Democratic Republic of Congo, (translated from French from the publication Le Potential) captures a widely held sentiment. Barack Obama Saves America! Other perspectives can be found at Daily Nation, Kenya Lessons for … [Read more...] about Watching America.com: First global press roundup
American Turning Point
"Yes we can!" changed from a defiant campaign mantra into a soft-spoken promise from the nation's new voice as President-Elect Barack Obama rallied Americans, not to celebrate his victory but join him in meeting "the challenges that tomorrow will bring...the greatest of our lifetime--two wars, a planet in peril, the worst financial crisis in a century." In his graceful … [Read more...] about American Turning Point
WORLDMEETS.US: Headlines from Britain On Obama’s Victory
First out of the gate are the British - as always. This is what WORLDMEETS.US has posted thusfar: This editorial from Britain's Guardian is an unadulterated congratulation to the American people. It says in part: "They did it. They really did it. So often crudely caricatured by others, the American people yesterday stood in the eye of history and made an emphatic choice … [Read more...] about WORLDMEETS.US: Headlines from Britain On Obama’s Victory
Obama’s Unifying Victory Speech: Pipedream Or Blueprint?
What was most notable about President-elect Sen. Barack Obama's victory speech was its stress on the idea that the United States isn't merely a country ruled by one group that got more votes than another and therefore can impose its political will on the losers -- but a cohesive united whole that can cooperate and work together. His comments reaching out to those who voted … [Read more...] about Obama’s Unifying Victory Speech: Pipedream Or Blueprint?
John McCain’s Classy Act
One of the reasons that I have liked John McCain is because he adheres to some old values like honor and respect. As the Arizona Senator delivered his concession speech, he did it with the grace and humility that is classic John McCain. How we lose is just as important as how we win. If Obama showed solemnity in winning, McCain showed honor in losing. Kudos to Senator … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Classy Act
A More Perfect Union
It's hard for me to hold back tears right now. Philosophically, I am a conservative and a Republican, so some level it is sad to see the GOP lose so dramatically. But I am also an African American. My father grew up in the Jim Crow South, and I've faced my share of racism and discrimination. Tonight, as my partner Daniel and I heard now President-elect Obama speak, I … [Read more...] about A More Perfect Union
John McCain’s Concession Speech: The Return Of The 2000 John McCain
What was most striking about Republican Senator John McCain's classy, gracious, unity-embracing concession speech shortly after it became Democratic Senator Barack Obama had enough electoral votes to win the White House? Two things: 1. Unlike in past races, McCain didn't turn out to be the non-winner who lingered before conceding: he quickly moved to put an end to the … [Read more...] about John McCain’s Concession Speech: The Return Of The 2000 John McCain
WORLDMEETS.US: Selected Headlines from Around the World
What a moment. What a country. What a time to be alive and to be an American. These are the initial opinions being expressed from around the world that have been posted on WORLDMEETS.US: A very moving testament to the meaning of Obama's victory from Canada: National Post, Canada 'A Divide Has Been Crossed' ANALYSIS on the ramifications for Britain: BBC NEWS, … [Read more...] about WORLDMEETS.US: Selected Headlines from Around the World
Historic Homepages
Most captured 10 minutes after the West Coast polls closed… … [Read more...] about Historic Homepages
McCain: What a Speech!
John McCain delivers a classy concession speech with deep historical sensibilities and personal grace. [This was cross-posted on my personal blog.] … [Read more...] about McCain: What a Speech!
One Word: WOW!
I voted for Bob Barr. I gave my reasons. I stand by my reasons. But I have to say it. As a black man. As an American... WOW! I'm still having a hard time digesting this win for Barack Hussein Obama; I mean President-Elect Barack Hussein Obama. WOW! I just got off the phone with my grandparents. It wasn't much of a conversation. Just many tears and exclamations on … [Read more...] about One Word: WOW!