President Obama announced that he is running for re-election on April 4, as if no one knew he was going to run again. But his official announcement sets the tone and time for campaign funds. This time Obama intends to break the bank by raising one billion dollars. That’s the goal. Does it take that much to run a presidential campaign these days? If he raises these funds, it would serve as a first for American campaign history. This go round, Obama will not be running as the person with the funny name with the little Senate record. Instead, he will be running as the incumbent president. And the energy that was exhibited the first time around will not be the same. This time, Obama is the establishment and not the underdog running against the Clinton machine. While Obama will be able to raise substantial funds, the campaign will still need to engage youth, former first time 2008 voters and independent voters. That will be easier said than done. The euphoria that was felt in 2008 is … [Read more...] about The Billion Dollar Man
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What if Martin Luther King Was Not Assassinated on April 4, 1968
Forty –three years after the assassination of Martin Luther King on April 4, 1968, many still wonder what the world would look like if he had lived. Dr. King was the conscious of America who spoke out against hatred and bigotry, war and poverty and for social programs, change and equality. He probably would have been instrumental in the election of President Obama. More importantly, would President Obama be receptive to Dr. King’s advice on the state of our country’s affairs and particularly black America today? Today, the state of black America has the highest foreclosure, incarceration and unemployment rates. Ward 8 of the nation’s capital, home for many African Americans, is also home to the highest unemployment in the country. The country is in military conflict with 3 countries, with the newest intervention in Libya. Our education system is failing many of our youth. Yet, Martin Luther King faced many similar issues in the 1960’s. If Martin Luther King lived today, … [Read more...] about What if Martin Luther King Was Not Assassinated on April 4, 1968