Barack Obama (20)
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What does Barack Obama need to do in the first 100 days of his presidency?
The most difficult thing that President Barack Obama will have to do in his first 100 days will be to manage the greatest number of expectations any president has ever had to deal with.
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Obama And The Media: What Press Bias?
There has been a lot of talk online about the 'press bias' that Barack Obama is receiving in his favour at the moment, the 'glowing reports' and positive articles.
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Barack Obama: A True President of the People?
According to one Spanish speaking voter, she had never heard a presidential candidate made a whole advert in Spanish and with such feeling.
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My name is Steve, Barack Steve Obama! (A speech that will split your sides!) How cool is this man?
I was amazed when I received the video of Barack Obama speaking recently at the Alfred E Smith dinner for the great and good in New York.
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Four Key Reasons Why Barack Obama Will Be The Next United States President (One Year On)
I came on Newsvine in the first week of July of 2007 and immediately got embroiled in heated debates about whether Barack Obama stood any kind of chance to be President of the USA.
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Three Reasons Why Barack Obama Won The First 2008 Presidential Debate
There is no two ways about it, Barack Obama won the first debate hands down.
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The Obamas: A Great First Family in The Making?
I have to say that this is such a cool album of pictures, they show why the Obamas would be a wonderful First Family.
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Barack Obama on Hurricane Gustav: Why he is so different from other politicians
If you go to Barack Obama's website, you will see an immediate page which sends you directly to places to make a donation.
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Four Main Reasons Why Barack Obama is Now on His Way to The White House
It must have been the most awesome sight standing at a podium trying to take in the exciting and enthusiastic presence of over 80,000 people who were there just for you,
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Who is Barack Obama? This great little scrapbook fills in some gaps!
There are lots of questions about Barack Obama and, perhaps because he did not come from a known political family, it is easy to be sceptical of his roots, and deny him a past, a history and a place in his community.
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Two Simple But Essential Reasons Why Barack Obama Would Make a Fantastic President?
Sometimes the best things in life are the simplest and what we often take for granted, yet they are likely to make the biggest impact on others and their life quality.
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What's the real difference between Barack Obama and John McCain?
If anyone wants to see what separates Barack Obama from John McCain, why Obama is increasingly looking like a winner, while McCain looks so incompetent, and just over a few short minutes, this video tells it
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Why Barack Obama is so Popular
Increasingly, nationals who have criticised America in any way have been regarded by many as 'unpatriotic' or not loving America as they should, or being traitors to its values.
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Four Key Reasons Why Barack Obama Clinched The Democratic Party's Presidential Nomination
One will hear all kinds of reasons as to why Barack Obama achieved a seemingly impossible American dream: the first African American in place for the White House.
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The Real Reason Barack Obama is Confounding the Pundits
Barack Obama, against all odds, is slowly cementing his hold on the nomination for the Democratic presidential candidate.
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Betting on Barack Obama to win the nomination
Within the first three months of coming on Newsvine, I did something rather rash, indeed. With very little knowledge of the key players on the Vine, I made a bet with one of its political heavyweights in a moment of folly.
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Counting the Ways Barack Obama is now President-in-Waiting
Unlike many people, I have had faith in Barack Obama's ability to be President of the United States from the first time I saw his photo taken on a trip to Kenya.
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Why Obama is Likely to Pip Clinton at The Post
The recent drop in support for Hillary Clinton is very telling but not entirely unexpected. It was bound to happen at some point.
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What could keep Barack Obama from the White House? Let me count the ways...
A few months ago I was sure Barack Obama would be America's next president, never mind what everyone else thought.
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Four Key Reasons Why Barack Obama Will Be The Next President
Some time ago I wrote a blog on Barack Obama, the new presidential hopeful. Then I was in awe of the 'audacity' of this man from nowhere,
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British Perspectives (15)
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If Obama wants to keep his Blackberry, we might have the solution! :o)
In a recent interview with Barbara Walters, the new President-Elect said he was trying not to give up his Blackberry
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Will Barack Obama Be a Victim of The "Thatcher Effect"?
November 22, 2008 marks the 18th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher being forced to leave Downing Street. She had no intention of leaving, but the numbers were stacked against her in an ambush while she was abroad at a meeting.
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Things I will remember about my trip (Final Day) - Live from Chicago!
Gosh! Has 10 days finished so quickly already? Unbelievable. I thought I would have have tons of time on my hands to do all the stuff I planned from home. Not a hope!
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The Real Value of Barack Obama Being President
Reading comments written by minorities from all over the world, reacting to Barack Obama's glorious election to the US presidency (one Brazilian and one African wishing they could come to America to bask in the glory)
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Noting political differences and much wind in the Windy City! (Day3) - Live from Chicago!
Gosh, it is cold! I am just getting used to my surroundings now and taking in the different atmosphere to home and I never realised it would be so cold, even though the sun is piercingly bright.
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Journey to the heart of Obamaland - Live from Chicago! (Day 1)
Yes, Boys and Girls. This is IT! I kept pinching myself all day yesterday to make sure I was actually where I thought I was: at Barack Obama's National HQ in Illinois.
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Yippeee! Guess who's coming to dinner in Chicago?!! :o)
Why, ME, of course! :o) For a variety of reasons I have settled on the Windy City for my gadabout.
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Gordon Brown backs Barack Obama and gets into hot water. Was he being ethical?
Gordon Brown has caused the wrath of his compatriots in the UK, and the McCain camp, for backing Barack Obama in a magazine interview.
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Happy Birthday, Senator Obama! Special Greetings From Across The Pond
Today you are 47 years old, just 10 years older than the age my son, Andre, will be in 10 days time. It's a very poignant month, for that particular reason.
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Obama's Big Day - And I Missed it! :o(
Life is always so full of the unexpected. Since last year July, I have been firmly batting for Obama, going by my instincts and confounding all the pundits with my unwavering faith
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The Fallout From Jeremiah Wright: A View From Across The Pond
One of the advantages of not being in the middle of an unfolding drama, but seated thousands of miles away in the serenity, peace and comfort of one's flat (apartment), is that one misses the trivial noises-off
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How the Election of Barack Obama to the Presidency Could Make America Internationally Great Again
Senator Bob Kerrey has apologised for linking Barack Obama's Muslim connections to the possibility of him reaching out to Black youth and Muslims around the world.
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Why I support Barack Obama though I'm a Brit
Though I am all the way in the UK, across the Pond, I have watched Barack's progress with fascination and awe at the sheer possibilities.
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The Real Value of Barack Obama's Presidential Bid
The first time I heard of this man he was touring Kenya, his ancestral village, and everyone there was gushing about him, treating him like a king returning home.
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Does the Audacity of Barack Obama Carry Lessons for Britain?
A man speaking more than 3000 miles away moved and uplifted me today as a Black woman and gave me hope for the future.
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Colour and Race Issues (18)
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Why the notion of valuing true diversity is a false and uncomfortable one!
Many people who know me and my pioneering equality work in the UK will find this post, in particular, rather strange, and might, in fact, fall off their chairs in some surprise!
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The Greatest Dilemma Many Black Voters Might Face in the 2008 Elections
There is a farcical belief that every Black voter would be lining up behind Barack Obama simply because he's Black and they are desperately in need of a Black president in the White House.
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The REAL Reason for Prejudice, Discrimination and Bias
For 12 years, from 1993, I was a very successful diversity consultant and trainer, advising all kinds of organisations in the UK
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The Problem With Opening Pandora's Box in The 2008 Elections
I had a lovely, inspiring poem and comment in my mailbox from an Obama supporter and it got me thinking a lot of things. Reacting to the disgraceful behaviour at the recent Palin rallies, Sue Shields wrote:
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Is America still in denial of White Privilege?
In 2001, the writer and academic, Tim Wise, made history in the UK by taking one of the top prizes in the annual British Diversity Awards(7th) held in London - see Wikipedia.
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Obama and Michelle Portrayed as Terrorists on the New Yorker cover: Is This Racist or Wot?
There is an awful lot wrong with the latest cover of the New Yorker which portrays the Obamas as terrorists residing in the White House and paying homage to Osama bin Laden while the American flag burns ominously in the cosy looking hearth.
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Why Can't African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, etc, Just be Called 'Americans'?
No they cannot. On the face of it, this should be an easy thing to do - claim to be just an 'American'. It's a simple label, right? No, wrong!
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Why People in a Multiracial Society Will Always Focus on Race
Human beings are distinctly divided into skin types for whatever reason our Maker saw fit. It obviously serves a purpose to prevent us being clones of each other and long live that little difference.
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Why Obama's Race Has Been problematic for Americans
The current American election cannot ignore race otherwise that would assume everyone in the country is at the same position in time, with the same understanding,
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Why Race Cannot be Ignored in the 2008 Elections
Minorities might boast about their 'heritage' just now simply because they have not had much of a heritage in public life to boast about down the years.
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The Real Fascination With Barack Obama On His Black and White Journey
The furore around Barack Obama's association with Jeremiah Wright, especially the indignant vitriolic cries about him being 'guilty by association' was a most interesting turn of events.
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The Racism Around Barack's Kenyan Roots
There has been a lot of comments about Barack Obama's Kenyan roots and how he might treat that country, perhaps in a favourable light, if he gets into office because of his links there.
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Can people ignore race issues in the 2008 elections?
People can never move away from the issue of race because people are more agitated by differences than similarities.
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Should political views be more important than colour?
I have heard people say that Barack Obama is the same as everyone else; that the media needs to stop dwelling on his skin and start focusing on his brain.
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Why Barack Obama Brings Hope to Blacks, in Particular
Some people might argue that class outweighs race in defining people of colour in the USA. But that is not quite true.
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Why are people 'colour-blind' when they are not 'gender-blind'?
Many people (White ones mainly) are always keen to boast how 'colour-blind' they are. But if race and gender are the two key aspects which make up our identity, why are they not gender-blind too?
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Self-identification among Blacks in America: How does Barack Obama fit in?
Many African Americans are happy Barack Obama is running for president, but they regard him as 'half black' or not 'not black enough', and not someone who has gone through a 'typical black American experience'
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Is the Bush Age responsible for the return to the racist '60s?
I have no scientific evidence to prove it and, no doubt, my American colleagues who can find such evidence will fish it out for me,
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Election Focus (23)
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A Tale of Two Voting Systems
While I was in Chicago a week ago (gosh! is it so long already?), I spoke to quite a few Democratic supporters who were worried that the election would have been 'stolen' from Barack, etc..
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Three Hidden Factors That Have Played the Biggest Part in the 2008 American Elections
If the Republicans are still reeling from Colin Powell's unexpected full endorsement of Barack Obama, they needn't worry about that too much.
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The problem with Republicans changing the rules at this stage and the main consequences of it
There are four crucial weeks left to the American elections, a very long time to test political fortunes.
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If YOU were the only person responsible for choosing the 2008 President, would you be right? Try this and see
This is a very neat little quiz called Match-o-Matic.
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Three Key Reasons Why The 2008 American Elections Are Making History
Looking at the attention the 2008 American elections have grabbed, it is easy to see just one reason why these elections are like no other: Barack Obama. But he is just one of the reasons.
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Is UNITY the easiest and cheapest word in the American political vocabulary?
It is very fashionable to desire unity in a party, especially when it begins to look remarkably fractious.
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Why CHANGE is difficult to understand and accept, even by Obama's supporters
It is fascinating watching the anxiety building up around Barack Obama as we approach Denver, especially relating to the actions of John McCain's opposition.
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20 Reasons why a President Obama would be wrong for America (Generosity to Obama Critics Week!)
With John McCain sinking to a new level of negativity to attack Barack Obama with each new day, clutching at pathetic straws while struggling to find brickbats,
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So what if Barack Obama is flip-flopping? Who cares?
There has been a lot of talk lately of Barack Obama shifting his views on key issues like guns, Iraq and the death penalty. So what of it?
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Why it is time for Jeremiah Wright to 'shut his gob', as we Brits would say
Jeremiah Wright made a speech recently, as well as answer questions put to him by the National Press Club.
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Barack Obama And The 'Bitter' Comment: Why We Get The Politicians We Create
There has been a furore around the comment of Barack Obama about embittered small town people who "cling to guns or religion".
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The True Costs of The Iraq War
The rising cost of the Iraq war has been measured mainly in money and life but when one brings it down to a personal level, the costs are immeasurable.
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Barack Obama and THAT Speech
When I watched the 'famous' speech on March 18th, and read the numerous comments on Newsvine, most of them very positive about his delivery and its impact, something else ran through my mind with the clarity of a bell ringing nearby.
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Did Someone Say Barack Obama Would be Inept at Effective Foreign Policy? Judge for Yourself!
This letter was sent to me today in an email by a friend. It was released by the US Embassy in Nairobi.
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Ooooops! How a Red Telephone could come back to haunt Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton's team thought it was being very clever using some sleeping children in her Red Telephone advert to awaken feelings of insecurity around Barack Obama's inexperience.
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Clinton vs Obama: Is America Sleepwalking into an Oligarchy With its Elections?
Definition of oligarchy: "a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution".
Is democracy now at risk?
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5 things America needs to change in its presidential elections
Thanks to Newsvine, I have been able to watch the American elections from close quarters, to see the progress or fall of the leading candidates and to even have my two cents worth from the hustings through my favoured candidate, Barack Obama.
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Will a Clear Democrat Leader Emerge From Super Tuesday?
YEEEESSS, for me! The one and only Barack Obama.
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Three Quotes That Sum Up The Reasons for Barack Obama's South Carolina Victory
There has been some fierce debate on Newsvine during this past week about the role of the two-headed Clintons in South Carolina, especially the ferocious dual attack on Barack Obama.
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Three Main Reasons Why Obama Won in Iowa
Since joining Newsvine, I have been following various debates, particularly as to why Obama wasn't likely to win the nomination,
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A Word to Barack Obama: Why experience isn't what it's hyped to be!
Jamie Wallace, a 19-year-old Seattle University student, speaking about why he is supporting Barack Obama, wrapped it up in one sentence: "Sometimes experience is not what you need.
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Should There be Limits on Contributions to Political Campaigns by Individuals?
Yes there should be, every time. However, it shouldn't be in the actual amount of money being pledged, but in the percentage being contributed.
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Barack Obama's presidential grassroots campaign: Just hype or is it sincere?
I believe Barack Obama's grassroots approach is not only very sincere but also very clever because it falls firmly into line with his own strong beliefs on being more inclusive in policy
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Hillary Clinton (10)
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Is Obama Right to Appoint Hillary Clinton to The Cabinet?
I think he is. There has been a lot of angst, and disappointment, this past week, especially among Obama supporters, regarding the appointment of Hillary Clinton, but I think it is misplaced.
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Has Hillary Clinton done herself out of a great job with her public reaction to her meeting with Obama?
If Barack Obama wanted to offer Hillary Clinton a job, will he be doing so after her public behaviour regarding his intention?
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The Single Overriding Reason Why Hillary Clinton Cannot be the Vice-Presidential Running Mate
Imagine the scenario: Hillary has been chosen as Barack Obama's VP candidate. They are in a town hall debate with John McCain and his VP
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Is Hillary Clinton hoping for Barack Obama to die?
One of the strangest comments coming out of a politician of any ilk was said by Hillary Clinton last weekend in reply to why she was still in the presidential race.
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Could This be The Actual Moment Hillary Clinton Lost The Democratic Nomination?
How can a candidate get it so wrong as to manage three own goals in a row? If she was playing football (soccer to you guys!), her team would have lost miserably by now.
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The Best Thing Hillary Clinton Could do For March 4th
Hillary Clinton has already lost, even though she is pinning her hopes on Texas and Ohio.
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Why Bill Clinton campaigning is unfair to Barack Obama
Barack Obama recently commented that there were three people instead of two in the race between himself and Hillary Clinton for the Democrat nomination: her husband Bill being the third.
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Why Hillary Clinton deserves to lose in New Hampshire and the country
After Hillary's dismal third-place race in iowa, she and her team quickly headed to New Hampshire.
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Is Hillary Clinton Getting Desperate?
Hillary Clinton did two things recently which have detracted heavily from her own credibility and questioned her ability to stay calm under fire and to actually lead others.
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Will Hillary Clinton win the Democratic ticket for 2008?
No, she won't. It is never a good thing to peak too early in any competition when there is still a long way to go.
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Inspirational (15)
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How Perception Affects Our Self-Esteem
I remember asking my favourite question (how much someone would rate their looks out of 10) to a high achiever with nagging self-doubts.
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Barack Obama has proven it beyond a doubt: We need only three things to succeed in life
Writing in my very first article regarding the momentous 2008 elections, I noted then:
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Grant Park Revisited in Pictures...and some Great Quotes to remember on Obama's election victory
My new friend Tammy sent the pictures that she took (including the two above) and I have to say that even her little camera revealed the awesome scale of that memorable night which I can never forget.
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Fancy a Job? Barack Obama Certainly Means Business! (Day 8) - Live from Chicago!
I couldn't believe it when this link was sent to me. And I thought my eyes were deceiving me, but they weren't.
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Victory, Grant Park, high emotions and a brand new President... wowwowwow!! (Day 7)...Live from Chicago!
I am crying as I write this, full of emotion for an awful lot of reasons. I can barely see the keyboard but I have to get this out, both to Newsvine and to Britain.
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First to Vote at The Polls: A Moving Experience (Day 6) - Live from Chicago!
When I wrote my first blog piece on the campaign in April 2007, election day, November 4, 2008, seemed like years away. I thought we would never reach it in that long drawn out campaign.
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First Day Blues And Some Surprises - (Day 2)- Live from Chicago's Obamaland!
Having managed to sleep for a few hours, but acquiring some bags under my eyes that perhaps needed to be declared to customs, I decided to take in my terrain.
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The Frog And The Wall: A modern day tale of Democrats and Republicans in the 2008 Elections
There was once a very timid frog who lacked confidence and was very fearful of any challenges. However, there was a race to climb a wall and he desperately wanted to be part of it.
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The Secrets of Barack Obama's Success: Part 1- RECOGNITION
A few years ago, I was absent-mindedly watching the regional news on television when I was suddenly rooted to the spot, overcome by feelings of surprise, elation and excitement.
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An amazing video song to kick off Barack's weekend!
This celebrity song - American Prayer is simply inspiring. It sounds beautiful and is very apt. Do have a listen.
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Why I am a BIG fan of Barack Obama! Two inspiring videos
I know that I come from way across the Pond and I am also painfully aware that i cannot vote. But the more I see of this man, the more he stands out as a leader and a one-off.
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The Real Magnitude of Bill Richardson's Endorsement of Barack Obama
Bill Richardson could not have had an easy decision, and that must be the understatement of the century!
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In Praise of Barack Obama: 7 Heartwarming Reasons to Vote For Him
Forget all the other serious reasons you have for wanting Barack obama to be the Democratic nominee. None of that heavy stuff today.
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Why Barack Obama is so Inspiring. How much HOPE do YOU have?
I came across this quote about HOPE from Barack and felt goosepimples as I read it:
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Obama's Fierce Urgency of Now: A brilliant, inspirational address!
Obama's latest speech, Dec. 27, Des Moines
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John McCain (9)
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The Top 7 Reasons Why No One Should Vote For John McCain
Everyone has their favourite in an election, and, I daresay, there are tons of people in the US who like McCain as a person, while some will be voting because he is the official nominee of the Republican party.
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What on Earth Can John McCain do Next to Win?
Senator McCain must be a very worried man today. His team has tried everything over the past few weeks to throw at Barack Obama, including the kitchen sink, and it hasn't worked.
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The ONE Single Reason why John McCain is Yesterday's Man! (Plus Debate Polls Review)
If John McCain still harbours any notion of actually becoming the next President of the USA, he needs to think again after last night's debate
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The 5 REAL Reasons John McCain Wants to Head Back to Washington!
John McCain is feeling the heat just now. The economy is in disarray and he is not sure how to act in the face of the latest developments.
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Five Key Reasons Why John McCain Shouldn't be The Next Leader of The Western World
Rachel Maddow, in doing her hilarious John Mccain's Week in Review, nailed it on the head with the segment where he kept getting the initials of the financial agencies wrong
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Is John McCain too Weak to be President?
The focus has been on Sarah Palin since her nomination for Vice-President. That was not so surprising given the fact that she is a woman, and a virtual unknown one at that, who would have attracted immediate attention.
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One House Obama is Trying to Prevent McCain From Owning: Great Rebuttal on John McCain's Houses
This must have been the quickest advert made in history!
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Barack Obama with the Veterans: Is this an awesome speech or wot? (HOT NEWS!!)
Today Barack Obama spoke to Veterans of Foreign Wars in Orlando, Fla., and it was astounding.
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The Day The Republicans Lost The 2008 Presidential Election
Watching pictures of the very statesmanlike Barack Obama on his first overseas tour has not only been extremely uplifting and enlightening in the power of this man to win friends everywhere
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Sarah Palin (6)
Other (7)
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Happy Thanksgiving! To My American Friends, From Across the Pond
Thanksgiving Day 2008 might leave a lot of people wondering what there is to celebrate, what they have to be thankful for.
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Why Sentencing Teenagers to Life Imprisonment For Any Crime is Inappropriate
America appears to be unique in sentencing confused and wayward teenagers to life imprisonment and throwing away the key, especially if they're black.
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Is this the Best Endorsement Barack Obama has ever had?
A few months ago the New Yorker was in deep trouble for its cover cartoon of Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in suggestive terrorist garb being anti-American.
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What about this hip new slogan for the Obama-Biden team?
I was just thinking that, in view of the new partnership between Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the slogan should really be changed to make it a more inclusive one;
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One Simple Reason Why Biden May Not Be So Right For Vice President
Since the VP announcement, there has been lots of rejoicing and back-slapping at the right choice being made.
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Sorry Barack, this pains me to say it, but I have to vote for Paris Hilton instead!
I hate to do this to my presidential intended, especially one so deserving of the office and all that, and after all that campaigning too,
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Why Jesse Jackson Really Said the N-Word
There appears to have been a furore over Jesse Jackson's recent remarks relating to Barack Obama, accusing him of "talking down to black people" and telling the "niggers" "how to behave".
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