Democratic Convention
Post-Convention Wrap Up: Our Responsibility to Help Barack Achieve His Vision
When I watched Obama’s keynote address at the 2004 convention from my then-apartment in Chicago, tears streaming down my face because someone had finally articulated what it should mean to be an American citizen, like everyone else I thought: “This guy should be President.” To be sitting four years later at his electrifying acceptance speech [...]
Convention Overload, Big Couple Days Ahead.
The term “sensory overload” could not be more appropriate for how I’m feeling right now. The 16th Street Mall was a nightmare today, crowded with protestors (and their large signs with pictures of mutilated fetuses), cops, delegates, staffers … my head is spinning just thinking about them all! I just encountered some Republicans driving a [...]
Hybrid Media Love Fest at HuffPost Luncheon
A cast of entertainment, media and political heavyweights discussed the role of new media in the 2008 election this afternoon. Moderated by Charlie Rose, the lineup included Rahm Emanuel, George Stephanopoulos, WaPost’s Katharine Weymouth, Will.i.am, YouTube’s Chad Hurley and the guy who plays Barack Obama on Saturday Night Live.
While a lot of the usual arguments [...]
W&W: Hillary Hype Hurting the Dems’ Denver Bash? Who Wins the Grudge Match in MSM vs. Blogosphere?
The sound quality is a little rough in Monday’s Wilshire & Washington, as Ted was literally standing in the Pepsi Center during Nancy Pelosi’s speech while we were recording. We’ll try to quiet things down today. In any case, the program features:
What are Hilary’s supporters up to in Denver? Why won’t they support Obama, and [...]
Denver: Impeach Bush, Let Nader Debate & Adventures in Rickshaws
Twenty-four hours into the DNC, I’ve been getting the lay of the land (which has been pretty interesting). It’s one of those limited resources situations where there’s a plethora of political enthusiasts representing their various causes, and because you’re a liberal you have to pay attention to them. For example, I experienced some progressive guilt [...]
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