CW Political and Social Thought

Barack Obama Goes Before NAACP

Barack Obama went before the NAACP National Convention on this Monday, July 14th.  In ways that were in keeping with his message, he sought to universalize the plight of Black Americans into themes that almost all Americans struggle with like education, economic security, personal responsibility, the role of government, and the like. Overall, it was a much needed message of tough love.

Barack Obama: Speech on Patriotism

June 30, 2008

Independence, MO

Clinton and Obama First Joint Public Appearance

Since their contentious path toward the Democratic nomination diverged, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton held their first joint public appearance in Unity, NH on Friday. (On a side note, each candidate received 107 votes in the NH primary in Unity.) This event kicks off a national campaign strategy by the Obama campaign to unite his and Clinton's various constituencies. This Friday, hundreds of Obama volunteers will host "Unite for Change" parties around the country, hoping to attract Clinton supporters and independents.

Senator Hillary Clinton at the "Unite for Change" Rally

Senator Barack Obama at the "Unite for Change" Rally

Obama's First Post Primary Ad

"Country I Love"

The Virginia Democratic Party Convention

The Virginia Democratic Party Convention was held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Hampton Roads Convention Center.

The Politicians


U.S. Senator Jim Webb


Virginia Delegate Dwight Jones


House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong


State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw


Chairman of Arlington County Board J. Walter Tejada


Congressional Democratic Nominee for Sixth District Sam Rasoul


Congressional Democratic Nominee for Tenth District Judy Feder


Congressional Demo. Nominee for 11th District Gerry Connolly


Governor Tim Kaine


Governor Tim Kaine


Congressional Democratic Nominee for 5th District Tom Perriello


Gubernatorial Candidate Delegate Brian Moran


Gubernatorial State Senator Creigh Deeds


U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner


U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner



U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner   


Tim Kaine, Mark Warner and wife, Lisa Collis


U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner

The Districts and More







 

Hillary Clinton Concedes

After much conversation and consternation, Hillary Clinton concedes on June 7, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

Obama Wins Nomination at 2118