USA Elections 2008

What should be Obama’s next game changer action?

Sep 9th, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: Politics and Economy, USA Elections 2008

It is now part of the accepted thinking that the selection of Sarah Palin has been a momentous game changer for this election. Where the crowds were small and lackluster for McCain, now they are out in number and enthusiasm.
Before despairing, we should also recognize that Obama has had his own fair share of game [...]



A bit of advice for Obama

Sep 6th, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: USA Elections 2008

Much to take away from Sarah Palin’s speech the other night but one thing I like to touch upon which has been the subject of much commentary is the comment about community organisers which was also mentioned by Rudy Guilani in his speech preceding hers.
From the take from the speech and the commentary that followed, [...]



Why is the Obama camp so quiet about Sarah Palin?

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: USA Elections 2008

It has been several days of non-stop information flooding the news with new revelations of Sarah Palin’s past and her political philosophy. Yet, other than a statement released today by Robert Gibbs that focuses on her reformer credentials, the Obama camp has been quiet. Why?
Given her statements and decisions on things like the Bridge to [...]



Video of the week: I have a dream

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: USA Elections 2008

How this video of an event 45 years ago today

 
made this moment possible



Random thoughts

Aug 26th, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: Commentary, Home Life, USA Elections 2008

A drizzlily day today which is quite welcome after a long dry period. Coolness is appreciated too. Starting to feel a bit like fall… Speaking of fall, yesterday was the start of the new school year. Christen is now a freshman at Parkland High. Seems it was not too long ago she was just starting [...]



Photo of the Day: The Obama HQ in Winston

Aug 2nd, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: Photo of the Day, USA Elections 2008

Note
Located at the Lowery Building on Fourth Street, this headquarter building gives every indication that North Carolina will be a battleground state for the presidential election.



Photo of the Day: Barack Obama on the Rolling Stone cover

Jun 25th, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: Photo of the Day, USA Elections 2008

Note
His second cover of the year.



Barack Obama: Country I Love

Jun 19th, 2008 | By Brian Leon | Category: USA Elections 2008