Friday, 3rd September 2010

Obama State of the Union Message: From “Yes, We Can” to “Yes, I Get It”

Posted on 24. Jan, 2010 by James Devere in American Politics

Obama State of the Union Message:  From “Yes, We Can” to “Yes, I Get It”

In the wake of the Massachusetts special election, Democrat incumbents are nervous that the President’s agenda is costing them political capital that they just do not have.  In reaction, Obama plans to stake the 2010 mid-term elections on change: a change in his fundamental message from “Yes, we can” to “Yes, I get it.”  But, [...]

Senator Whitehouse Deals a Race Card From the Bottom of the Deck

Posted on 22. Dec, 2009 by James Devere in Political Commentary

Senator Whitehouse Deals a Race Card From the Bottom of the Deck

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse made some curious comments on the floor of the Senate while discussing healthcare.  In the video, the Senator calls foes of healthcare Birthers, Militia Members, and Aryans. Unfortunately for the Senator, polls show that the majority of Americans are against the current healthcare bill.  Why Senator Whitehouse feels compelled to characterize over [...]

DNC and BarackObama.com offer Some Insight into the President’s Plan for America

Posted on 29. Oct, 2009 by James Devere in American Politics, Political News

DNC and BarackObama.com offer Some Insight into the President’s Plan for America

In September, BarackObama.com, Organizing for America, and the DNC put out a call for videos that would promote healthcare reform. Below is the original announcement from Natalie Foster. From BarackObama.com: Announcing the “Health Reform Video Challenge” posted September 27 10:38:21 AM Yesterday, OFA/DNC New Media Director Natalie Foster announced the kick-off of the Health Reform Video [...]