24
Feb
2009
Watch President Obama’s Speech Tonight at 8
Watch President Obama’s Speech Tonight at 8:00 – it should be on almost every major channel on your television. in fact, unless you’re watching MTV, it should be hard to avoid watching! Here is a good analysis from the Associated Press previewing the speech.
Comment below for extra credit!
3
Dec
2008
26
Sep
2008
Debate On!!!
Tonight at 8:00 John McCain and Barack Obama will debate each other – face-to-face – for the first time!
Just Wednesday, however, McCain threatened to back out of the debate in order to focus on the economy and the discussion going on in congress. Just a few minutes ago – McCain announced he WILL attend the debate! They’re meeting in Oxford, Mississippi, home of the University of Mississippi.
Do you think the debate will change any person’s mind? Or will it reinforce what they already believe? Also, what’s more important, what the candidates SAY, or HOW they say it?
It’ll be worth watching – entertaining television to say the least! (Seriously) I’ll be watching it on DVR a few hours later (or Saturday morning). They’re showing it on CNN and MSNBC (and maybe more channels).
Was there a clear ‘winner’ and ‘loser’? Did the candidates appear respectful of each other? What did you learn from the debate?
Let me know what I missed in the comments!
If you write up a debate summary with some of your own analysis and turn it in on Monday, I’ll give up to 50 possible points!!!
29
Aug
2008
Obama’s Speech
Here is Barack Obama’s acceptance speech from Thursday night.
If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s worth watching. Enjoy and comment away.
26
Aug
2008
Democratic Convention!
The Democratic National Convention (DNC) began last night in Denver, CO! Usually these Conventions are full of pomp and circumstance, so orchestrated that the speaker can’t sneeze without permission. First Read has a good analysis of the last night’s speakers up.
There will be rock bands, movie stars, speeches, and lots and lots of cheering! I’ve never been to a national convention, but I understand these events always sit on the verge of pure chaos. Pure, orchestrated, chaos.
But that’s interesting about this DNC is that there is STILL feuding between the Clinton and Obama camps. Some Clinton supporters are still quite upset about what happened in the primary and they’re going to let everyone know about it. What’s interesting is that Hillary Clinton herself has put her full support behind Mr. Obama.
The Democrats hope to get several things done this week at the Convention. Most of all, however, they want to introduce Joe Biden as the new VP, and get a big boost over McCain in the coming weeks. Remember, as soon as the Democrats finish their Convention, the Republicans start theirs up!
It’ll be a fascinating week, and a fascinating introduction to politics for most of you!
Watch the conventions tonight and write your constructive comments on them here for 2 ‘possible points.’
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