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Obama’s next move

January 17th, 2009 · 8 Comments · US Election 2008

At the end of the US election some of us were wondering what the very well oiled and funded machine will do next. I found this news interesting in the midst of the train journey and inauguration/transition coverage currently underway. Obama’s campaign moved to the next phase with the announcement today of Organizing for America […]

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It’s Morning Again in America

November 4th, 2008 · 3 Comments · US Election 2008

I was not won over by Obama at the beginning but after watching the campaign over the last few months I can’t not be moved by the energy and belief of those who are campaigning and voting and by the speeches and genuine nature of the man. Add that to the stories of the people […]

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A difference in the 2008 Election…

August 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments · Same Sex Partnerships, US Election 2008

…The way in which the words ‘gay’ or ‘sexual orientation’ are mentioned by every keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention. Michelle Obama, Hilary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Al Gore… Nothing from Joe Biden, the Catholic who scores well with gay rights activists. So Barak over to you. I know there are differences on same-sex marriage, […]

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