Why Now Obama?
Posted on June 2, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Obama, mccain
There is something unique the American Presidency that makes people want to believe in something good.
8 years ago, a poor farmer in rural Bangladesh, trekked on foot to hear a US President speak. ”For me, the most memorable event in my life was the day I walked seven miles and almost saw Bill Clinton,” he […]
The SNL Effect
Posted on March 5, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Obama
Only in the media environment of today could a comedy show alter the course of a presidential election.
Since the 1970’s Saturday Night Live has been parodying U.S. Presidents and revealing something about their personality or character. During his 2000 White House race, Al Gore’s aides showed him clips of Darrell Hammond’s spot-on parody, to […]
The Comeback Clinton
Posted on March 5, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton
Just three days ago, Barack Obama looked ready to score a knock out blow in Texas and Ohio. It didn’t happen.
Then came the 3AM phone commercials, the Resko trial, NAFTA debates and of course Saturday Night Live. A combination of forces turned in favor of Senator Clinton.
On Monday, Obama got roughed up […]
Critical Day For Clinton Campaign
Posted on March 3, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Obama
If this were a sporting event, its late in the 4th quarter and the Clinton campaign is taking the field. The question now is if they can morph into Eli Manning and deliver a come from behind victory? If the answer is no, then the Clinton campaign will not exist in 24 hours from the […]
Read More..>>Obama Campaign Following the Lincoln Blueprint
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections, Obama
It is rather silly to compare, as some have done, Barack Obama to Abraham Lincoln. But it is fair to compare their means of assent in the nomination process. How is Obama on the cusp of defeating the party establishment? This is not the first time an upstart candidate came out of nowhere to win […]
Read More..>>Will.i.am Releases New Obama Video
Posted on February 29, 2008 - Filed Under Obama
If you needed any further evidence that 2008 is the year the Internet changes presidential politics, then take a look at the new video released today by Will.i.am. The last video he released has been viewed by over 10 million people online. Cost to the Obama campaign - $0.00.
While this video does not […]
Clinton Raises 35M in February, But…
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections, Obama
Barack Obama may have raised over 50M.
The Clinton campaign dominated the after news cycle today by announcing they raised 35 million dollars in February. That is by far the best month of fund raising for the campaign. It was the kind of news that the campaign hoped would enable them to build momentum […]
Obama Surges into Lead in National Poll
Posted on February 27, 2008 - Filed Under Clinton, Elections, Obama
6 days from now, Ohio and Texas may prove decisive for Barack Obama. But in the meantime, he is finding surging momentum throughout the United States. A new poll finds, for the first time, that he leads Hillary Clinton among democrats nationwide. This is significant in that it confirms his support continues to grow as […]
Read More..>>Obama Wins 10 in a Row
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Elections, Obama
“Houston, I think we achieved liftoff here,†Mr. Obama told a crowd of 20,000 people in Texas as he celebrated his double digit win in Wisconsin.
With Wisconsin and Hawaii sealed for Barack Obama he has now won an impressive 10 states in a row since Super Tuesday.
This sets up the March 4th primaries in […]
Hillary Supporter: “Win Both Ohio and Texas comfortably, or She’s Outâ€
Posted on February 12, 2008 - Filed Under Elections
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In the truncated primary schedule of 2008, the fortunes of candidates can change in an instant. A little over a month after winning New Hampshire and looking to big victories in February, Hillary Clinton’s campaign is suddenly looking to make a dramatic last stand. Come March 4th, Clinton supporters are now saying that she must win both […]