Aug. 30, 2008
Obama and Supporters Resound: Eight Years Is Enough
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Huntington, WV (HNN) – On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, Senator Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. He becomes the first African American nominated for the presidency.
Obama beat former first lady Hilary Clinton by delegate count, although she had more of the popular vote in the primaries. Ironically, the Democrats complained about the national popular vote tallies in the Bush/Cheney contests, which saw both Al Gore and John Kerry losing the electoral vote.
The charismatic Obama has won converts with his “change” message, but some voters worry that his platform of plans sound cool but implementation could mean the candidate will have to quickly learn legislative strategies and foreign policies so that his ‘promises’ do not become feel good, next to impossible to fulfill dreams.
His description of a childhood of poverty and a voluntary role of getting involved in the black Chicago communities assisted in revealing the overcome hurdles that have made him the party’s nominee.
Explaining his motivation for seeking the nation’s highest office, he told delegates at the Denver Convention that progress is measured by an “economy that honors the dignity of work,” not by a middle class that begins with those earning $5,000,000 a year. He reflected upon the job creation and economic prosperity during the Clinton presidency from 1993-2001, saying nothing about the personal scandals that devastated Clinton’s legacy.
Obama complained that the GOP for the last eight years had taken a hands off policy regarding the needs of the middle class. He explained the Republican philosophy remained one of making the wealthy wealthier so that the money will eventually trickle down to the middle and working classes.
The newly official nominee of the Democratic Party told the audience that the government needs to keep an “I am my brother’s keeper” position that gives tax breaks to companies creating good jobs in the U.S., eliminate capital gains taxes for small business and start ups, cut taxes for 95% of working families, set a clear goal for ending dependency on Middle Eastern oil, affordable health insurance at least equal to that offered to Members of Congress, retool auto plants so fuel efficient cars are built in America, ensure young people can afford college if they commit to serving their community or country, and eliminate insurance companies from discriminating against those with pre existing conditions.
Obama said, “This election is our chance to keep the American promise alive. We love this country to much to let the next four years run like the last eight. We must stand up on November 4 and say, eight is enough. “
He added, "Democrats are the party of Roosevelts , Kennedys and Clintons,” in a tailored response to McCain’s rhetoric that Obama would do well in leading the military as commander in chief. “I will end the fight in Iraq responsibly... and restore our moral standing for those who yearn for a better future."
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Obama and Supporters Resound: Eight Years Is Enough
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Reporter
Huntington, WV (HNN) – On the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, Senator Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. He becomes the first African American nominated for the presidency.
Obama beat former first lady Hilary Clinton by delegate count, although she had more of the popular vote in the primaries. Ironically, the Democrats complained about the national popular vote tallies in the Bush/Cheney contests, which saw both Al Gore and John Kerry losing the electoral vote.
The charismatic Obama has won converts with his “change” message, but some voters worry that his platform of plans sound cool but implementation could mean the candidate will have to quickly learn legislative strategies and foreign policies so that his ‘promises’ do not become feel good, next to impossible to fulfill dreams.
His description of a childhood of poverty and a voluntary role of getting involved in the black Chicago communities assisted in revealing the overcome hurdles that have made him the party’s nominee.
Explaining his motivation for seeking the nation’s highest office, he told delegates at the Denver Convention that progress is measured by an “economy that honors the dignity of work,” not by a middle class that begins with those earning $5,000,000 a year. He reflected upon the job creation and economic prosperity during the Clinton presidency from 1993-2001, saying nothing about the personal scandals that devastated Clinton’s legacy.
Obama complained that the GOP for the last eight years had taken a hands off policy regarding the needs of the middle class. He explained the Republican philosophy remained one of making the wealthy wealthier so that the money will eventually trickle down to the middle and working classes.
The newly official nominee of the Democratic Party told the audience that the government needs to keep an “I am my brother’s keeper” position that gives tax breaks to companies creating good jobs in the U.S., eliminate capital gains taxes for small business and start ups, cut taxes for 95% of working families, set a clear goal for ending dependency on Middle Eastern oil, affordable health insurance at least equal to that offered to Members of Congress, retool auto plants so fuel efficient cars are built in America, ensure young people can afford college if they commit to serving their community or country, and eliminate insurance companies from discriminating against those with pre existing conditions.
Obama said, “This election is our chance to keep the American promise alive. We love this country to much to let the next four years run like the last eight. We must stand up on November 4 and say, eight is enough. “
He added, "Democrats are the party of Roosevelts , Kennedys and Clintons,” in a tailored response to McCain’s rhetoric that Obama would do well in leading the military as commander in chief. “I will end the fight in Iraq responsibly... and restore our moral standing for those who yearn for a better future."
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