Obama's speech on the role of race in America was rather bold. His post speech interview on ABC was even more edgy. Personally I was pretty bored with the message of hope. I have felt, for a while now,that the time has come for Obama to discuss his ideas in details. I know very little about Kennedy's campaign, I heard he was a pretty hands on campaigner himself. Obama's speech was the most daring and precise I have heard about issues of black insecurity in America. Skeptics have pointed out that the speech only came after his campaign was at a jam about the race issue. I feel that his decision to make the speech, even against his strategists counsel is a risk that no other candidate will be willing to take. Notwithstanding the fact that the possible collateral damage on Obama is significantly higher than any other candidate. I see a candidate that was genuine and upfront. I wish more politicians will take a cue and stop dancing to the tunes of pollsters. I hope we can get back to the economy now. how will Obama make going to work in the morning worth looking forward to, once again. ** sent from mobile**
I am a republican, but I have always wanted to do something to push the Obama agenda. Some how I never had the opportunity to. I once had the urge to go door to door in my neighborhood but that too was quickly shelved. Today, I finally did something and I am feeling quite proud of my action. On the average I receive about 100 phone calls at work everyday, give or take 20. Today at the end of every conversation I gently urged people to cast their votes before the polls closed. The response was rather overwhelming. Many had voted for Obama, in their hearts and heads but did not feel the need to go to the booth. Granted it is a rainy day here in New York. Granted the Giants have a parade going on in Manhattan. I was surprised by the sheer lethargy with which people viewed the political primaries. I noticed this phenomenon was even more pronounced amongst blacks and African immigrants. One would have assumed that the Kenyan in him would propel his Nigerian and Ghanian brothers. My unscientific survey tell me otherwise. At the end of the day, it appears that my effort is paying off. On a lighter note, check out . Wouldn't it be beautiful if this can be implemented for subsequent Nigerian elections.
