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The Legendary Grateful Dead is gracing the stage of the Warfield Theatre, February 4th at 7:30pm in support of Barack Obama! Tickets are already gone but you can watch it on line at www.iclips.net.

Unlike any other presidential candidate, Barack Obama appeals to all people evidenced by the diversity in his supporters.

According to the L.A. Times, “His candidacy offers Democrats the best hope of leading America into the future, and gives Californians the opportunity to cast their most exciting and consequential ballot in a generation.”

Barack Obama has received numerous impressive endorsements over the past week…many are wondering if he’ll get the nod from John Edwards and Al Gore before Super Tuesday. With the momentum of the wind beneath Barack’s wings does it even matter?

Barack Obama Endorsements:

• Maria Shriver wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
• B. Moynihan widow of Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan
• 29 ND Legislators
• Senator John Kerry
• Senator Ted Kennedy
• Caroline Kennedy daughter of President Kennedy
• Representative Patrick Kennedy
• Senator Edward Kennedy
• Governor Kathleen Sebelius
• 50 100+ Newspapers
• Congressman Rick Boucher
• Senator Patrick Leahy
• Culinary Workers Union Local 226
• Mayor Shirley Franklin
• Mayor Shiela Dixon
• Susan Eisenhower daughter of President Eisenhower
• Senator Ben Nelson
• United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada
• Senator Bill Bradley
• Governor Jim Doyle
• Representative Wayne Ford
• Governor Tim Kaine
• 70+ Foreign Policy Experts
• African American Illinois Legislators
• Congressman Dave Loebsack
• Tom Daschle former Senate Majority Leader
• Congress Woman Betty McCollum
• Congress Woman Carol Shea Porter
• Lt. Governor Bob Anderson
• Representative Paul Shomshor
• Senator Joe Bolkcom
• Mayor Frank Cownie
• Representative Deborah Berry
• Representative Brian Quirk
• Alma Rangel wife of Representative Charlie Rangel
• Paul Volcker former Federal Reserve Chairman
• Congressman Earl Blumenauer
• Senator Tim Johnson
• Governor Janet Napolatino
• Moveon.Org
• Technology Leaders
• Oprah Winfrey
• Toni Morrison
• Stevie Wonder
• Ken Burns
• Hulk Hogan
• Kareem Abdul Jabar
• Scarlett Johansson
• Halle Berry
• George Clooney
• Jennifer Anniston
• Will Smith
• Forest Whitaker
• Tyra Banks
• Edward Norton
• Morgan Freeman
• Michael Jordan
• Matt Damon
• Sharon Stone
• Garrison Keillor
• Larry David
• Robert Deniro
• Chris Rock
• Dave Matthews

Just when it seemed that John Edwards wouldn’t be able to get a word in…he found his voice! Tired of the back and forth banter between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, John Edwards stepped up and said what needed to be said “It’s Not About Us Personally. It’s About What We Are Trying To Do For This Country.” This race gets more interesting by the day…

Hillary Clinton the winner. This is another defining moment in the 2008 Presidential Election process. Hillary Clinton leads New Hampshire primaries by 39%, Barack Obama trails with 36%, and John Edwards lags way behind with 17%.

At this point it really does look like a two man…two person race.

A few months ago Esquire Magazine featured John Edwards on the cover with a headline reading: Can A White Man Still Be Elected President? Read the full story

The big question and buzz: Who will win New Hampshire?

I predict that Obama will come out on top. Many have criticized Barack Obama for not having enough experience, but it seems to me that if we elect another experienced career politician, instead of change, we’ll get more of the same.

My question is: Are we all on the same page as to where the candidates stand on the issues? Have we all really considered what ‘issues’ are important to us? Have we all done our homework on the candidates?

Questions to ask yourself?

What do I stand for? Which candidate(s) stands for what I stand for?

Note: “If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything!” Read the full story

The August 2007 cover of Esquire Magazine poses the question:
Can a white man still be elected president and features John Edwards on the cover.

I’m trying to understand the point of the question objectively but its pretty difficult to do so.

All 43 American presidents have been white men.

Have the blunders of our current president resulted in American voters being unwilling to support white male presidential candidates?

I doubt it.

Do Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama pose a threat to white male presidential candidates? Probably.

Can a white woman be elected president?

Can a black man be elected president?

History shows that a white man can be elected President over and over, from the inception of this country white men have been elected.

So really, whats the meaning behind Esquire’s cover?

Can a white man still  be elected president? Is the keyword still? Is this a subliminal call to action to preserve America’s 212 year legacy of white male presidents? Is there any legitimate reason people should be concerned as to whether or not a white man can still be elected president? Is there some sort of conspiracy or movement going on to some how oppress or discriminate against white men?

People often say that race is no longer an issue in America and that everyone is treated equally and fairly. Some believe we all have access to the same opportunities. If this is true, then why is it even a question as to whether or not a white man can still be elected president? Does the race and/or ethnicity of the next American President matter? If so, to whom and why?

I thought electing presidents was suppose to be about voting for the most qualified candidate.