In his first public remarks since he delivered his victory speech Tuesday night, President-elect Barack Obama vowed Friday that restoring the nation’s economic equilibrium will be a major priority of his administration.
“I do not underestimate the enormity of the task that lies ahead,” he told reporters at the Hilton Hotel. “We have taken some major [...]
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7 Nov
I do not underestimate the enormity of the task that lies ahead
Posted by Tishee in Barack Obama, Election 2008. Tagged: Barack Obama, Barack press confence, lame duck congress. 19 Comments
6 Nov
Are we going back in time???
Posted by Tishee in Election 2008. Tagged: church burning, Hate crimes, Macedonia Church of God in Christ, The Boston Globe. Leave a Comment
A predominantly black church under construction in Springfield was destroyed by fire November 4th, just hours after Barack Obama’s landmark victory, triggering concerns that the building was purposely set ablaze in a possible hate crime.
The blaze started at Macedonia Church of God in Christ at 3:10 and caused an estimated $2 million in damage.
Church officials [...]
6 Nov
Michelle Obama Portrait
Posted by Tishee in Barack, Barack Obama, Election 2008. Tagged: Barack Obama, Michelle Obama Portrait, Sasha Obama. Leave a Comment
The New Museum on the Lower East Side revealed a portrait of Michelle Obama, the wife of President-elect Barack Obama, painted by Elizabeth Peyton, on Wednesday. The work, above, titled “Michelle and Sasha Obama Listening to Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention August 2008,” is an oil painting that depicts Mrs. Obama [...]
5 Nov
Proud to be an American!
Posted by Tishee in Barack Obama, Election 2008. Tagged: Barack Obama, Barack the vote, Election 2008, Joe Biden, Michelle Obama. Leave a Comment
“As an African-American, I’m especially proud,” said Rice, her eyes glistening with emotion, “because this is a country that’s been through a long journey, in terms of overcoming wounds and making race” less of a factor in life. “That work is not done, but yesterday was obviously an extraordinary step forward.” -Condoleezza Rice
5 Nov
YES WE CAN!!!!!!! Obama wins!!!!!!!
Posted by Tishee in Barack Obama. Tagged: Barack Obama, Obama wins, Yes we can. Leave a Comment
I felt sad when I saw Jackson crying because I know this has got to be a day he couldn’t fathom. In spite of his lapse in judgment of the “open mic” incident, this man marched and lived through the assassination of Martin L King. This was truly something he couldn’t have imagined living to see. Too bad his comments kept…
27 Feb
Obama Boxers or Briefs?
Posted by Tishee in Barack, Barack Obama. Tagged: Obama Boxers or Briefs. Leave a Comment
In the new issue of Us Weekly, presidential candidate Barack Obama invited news director Lara Cohen to join his campaign for a day. He described some of his best Just Like Us moments, and took our Presidential Pop Quiz (where he revealed that his daughters think Britney and Paris are “yuck”).
Some excepts from the Us [...]
26 Jan
A President Like My Father
Posted by Tishee in Barack Obama, Caroline Kennedy. Tagged: Caroline Kennedy, JFK, NYT, Obama. Leave a Comment
Caroline Kennedy, John F Kennedy’s daughter endorses Barack Obama! In an interview with the NYT this is what she had to say…
Most of us would prefer to base our voting decision on policy differences. However, the candidates’ goals are similar. They have all laid out detailed plans on everything from strengthening our middle class to [...]
22 Aug
Oprah Winfrey’s big bash for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama
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Guests will be forking out $2,300 a head for Oprah Winfrey’s big bash for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama had better leave their cameras at home. All recording devices are banned from the Sept. 8 event at the talk-show queen’s $50 million estate in Montecito, Calif., reports Santa Barbara News-Press columnist Richard Mineards. And to [...]
16 Aug
Still looking good
Posted by Tishee in Barack Obama, Tyra Banks. Leave a Comment
Tyra looks like she is about to be in a Janet Jackson video. 4-3-2-1……..
This season Tyra will interview U.S. Senator Barack Obama. Obama’s appearance allows him to campaign before a largely female audience. Obama rival Hillary Rodham Clinton has a lead among women and will appear on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” next month.
Obama’s taping [...]
30 Jul
Barack Obama on the cover of Vibe magazine
Posted by Tishee in Barack Obama, Vibe magazine. 2 Comments
27 Apr
Well guess who Halle is supporting?
Posted by Tishee in Barack, Barack Obama, Halle Berry, Obama, Obama for change. Leave a Comment
16 Apr
Obama Returns Lobbyists’ Donations
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Democratic Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign has returned more than $50,000 in political contributions after discovering the donors were lobbyists.
Obama, who has pledged to change the ways of Washington, has repeatedly said he will not accept money from lobbyists or from special interests political action committees.
But as the campaign prepared to file its first quarter [...]
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