Friday, February 29, 2008 |
According to the 2008 Issues Poll, over 5000 Concrete Loop readers are most concerned with the economy (33%), health care (20%) and education (16%).
The other issues listed in the poll included crime, the military, immigration, the environment and foreign relations. Each received single-digit percentages.
As we’ve mentioned numerous times, Concrete Loop hopes you vote based on your personal thoughts and beliefs and how closely those of a presidential candidate relate to your own.
The following information, compiled from the candidates’ websites, offers details on what the major Democratic and Republican candidates would do to stimulate the economy, deal with one of the most critical issues facing millions of Americans–health care–and ensure our children receive the best possible education.
Keep in mind that it is, by no means, complete plans of any candidate. For this reason, a link to each candidate’s stance on the issue has been included.
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Friday, February 29, 2008 |
Will.i.Am just released a new star-studded video featuring celebrities speaking on why they support Presidential hopeful Barack Obama. The first video “Yes, We Can” hit the internet by storm last month. The newest video features cameos from: Zoe Kravitz (who knew she could sing), Regina King, Tyrese, Tichina Arnold, Nate Parker, and a whole bunch of other people. Peep it.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
(Photo: John Nowak for The New York Times)
One of the most prominent civil rights leaders of the 1960s has dropped support for Sen. Hillary Clinton in favor of Sen. Barack Obama.
On Wednesday, Rep. John Lewis released a statement saying Obama’s campaign “represents the beginning of a new movement in American political history” and that he wants “to be on the side of the people.”
“After taking some time for serious reflection on this issue, I have decided that when I cast my vote as a superdelegate at the Democratic convention, it is my duty…to express the will of the people,” according to the statement.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
(Photo: Matt Sullivan/Reuters)
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debated in Ohio Tuesday evening for the last time before key primaries in the state along with Texas, Rhode Island and Vermont on March 4.
Political analysts (and even her husband) say that Clinton must win Texas and Ohio if she hopes to continue vying for the nomination.
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Monday, February 25, 2008 |
( American Blackout Trailer )
Check out the trailer for the 2006 documentary American Blackout, which chronicles the 2004 re-election of Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney to the U.S. House of Representatives and discusses issues surrounding alleged voter disenfranchisement and the use of voting machines in both the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections.
The film is being screened nationally. Visit American Blackout for showtimes. You can also view the documentary in its entirety on Google. (Thanks Niaa for the tip!)
Concrete Loop hopes you’ve already registered to vote, but just in case you haven’t, Declare Yourself today!
Should any problems arise at your polling place, visit Smart Voter which provides numerous resources available to you within your state. You can also call the national hotline regarding voting irregularities: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 |
Sen. Barack Obama has introduced his wife, Michelle Obama, as his “rock”—the person who keeps him focused and grounded. According to Michelle, she is just making sure he is “keeping it real.”
Mrs. Obama covers the Feb. 25 issue of Newsweek. She responds to reports of emasculating her husband:
“Somehow I’ve been caricatured as this emasculating wife,” she tells Newsweek. “Barack and I laugh about that. It’s just sort of, like, do you think anyone could emasculate Barack Obama? Really now.”
And mentions how she met her husband:
In 1989, she was assigned to mentor a young, unconventional summer associate by the name of Barack Obama. Michelle was unimpressed by the office gossip about the hotshot Harvard Law student, a biracial intern from Hawaii whom she dismissed as “a black guy who can talk straight.”
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Friday, February 22, 2008 |
(Photo: Richard Phibbs)
Sen. Hillary Clinton is apparently bad with money, borrows words from her husband and John Edwards and has an unrefined palate.
She also needs to win the upcoming Democratic primaries to keep her campaign alive next month. When voters in Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont cast their votes on March 4, she will have the opportunity to gain 444 delegates.
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