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My First Presidential Election and a New Face for America
I was pan-frying ground turkey when it happened. I added some basil and a pinch of pepper, and turned to glance at the TV. Plastered in red and blue lettering across the bottom half of the screen: “CNN Prediction: Obama Wins Presidential Election.” I turned the gas off—turkey be damned—and stood with my hand over [...]
Election ‘08: Brad Garrett of “Everybody Loves Raymond” on President-Elect Obama
Brad Garrett, who is well-known for his role as Raymond Barone, the brother of Ray on the hit show, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” apparently loves Barack Obama. Who knew? I caught up with the 6′ 8-1/2″ actor/comedian at the Obama California Headquarters Election Night celebration to get his thoughts on Obama’s presidential win. Garrett, who has [...]
The Green Report: The Post Election Round Up
Now that Obama has been elected president, environmentalists worldwide are wondering if the planet will benefit. Andrew Revkin of the New York Times’ Dot Earth blog is concerned about the world’s population growth and resources. He has requested proposals from the public on how Obama can help the planet on a limited budget.
While others are [...]
Daily News Roundup: The President-Elect Barack Obama Edition
Be careful what you ask for: Barack Obama won the US presidency in convincing fashion, taking 53% of the popular vote and snagging the lion’s share of the electoral college (349 with North Carolina and Missouri still hanging out there, according to CNN). With plenty of “this is breaking down racial barriers” stories already on [...]
Election ‘08: R&B/Gospel Sensation Mary Mary on Obama’s Historic Win
Last night at the Obama California Headquarters Election Night celebration, I caught up with the night’s headliner’s, Grammy Award-Winning R&B/Gospel sensation, Mary Mary. The duo just released their new album “The Sound,” which hit #1 on Billboard’s Christian & Gospel Album Charts, #2 On The Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart, and #7 On The Billboard Top [...]
President spam
If you were nominated by your major media bosses to cover the presidential campaign, congratulations and, I’m sorry. Although an important beat, it has also got to be exhausting, repetitive and overwhelming. The email alone must be mountainous, amounting to an inbox in every account, personal and professional, stuffed to the brim with messages from [...]
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