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Jarrett Lauds Obama’s First 100 Days
Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 19:54 in Politics Blogs | viewed 857 times | 1 Comment
Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to President Barack Obama spoke to African American media today about the accomplishments of the president since the first 100 days of his presidency.... (Continue reading)
Sharpton Ordered to Pay FEC $285,000
Written on 19 Apr, 2009 at 18:06 in Politics Blogs | viewed 919 times | 1 Comment
The Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network were fined $285,000 by Federal Election Commission (FEC) for violating a host of election laws during Sharpton's 2004 presidential campaign during which he received 2% of the Democratic primary vote. The National... (Continue reading)
Detroit Mayoral Candidates Bump Heads in Debate
Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 9:01 in Politics Blogs | viewed 748 times | 1 Comment
Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel and businessman Dave Bing agreed on very little at their second mayoral debate Wednesday evening, except that -- as General Motors, a top Detroit employer goes bankrupt -- the city is in desperate need of revenue... (Continue reading)
Did Jackson Bid $5 Million to Replace Obama?
Written on 14 Apr, 2009 at 15:58 in Politics Blogs | viewed 1,214 times | 2 Comments
Rep. Jessie Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) has emerged as the politician who stands to lose the most after the fallout from former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s indictment. As Blagojevich pleaded not guilty today to charges of racketeering and fraud, the Chicago Sun-Times is... (Continue reading)
GOP Response: ‘Americans Can Do Anything’
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 22:20 in Politics Blogs | viewed 1,434 times | 3 Comments
Governor Bobby Jindal’s Republican Address: “Americans Can Do Anything” “Good evening. I’m Bobby Jindal, Governor of Louisiana. Tonight, we witnessed a great moment in the history of our Republic. In the very chamber where Congress once voted to abolish slavery, our... (Continue reading)
Transcript: Obama’s Congressional Address
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 21:19 in Politics Blogs | viewed 2,451 times | 0 Comments
Remarks of President Barack Obama's Address to Joint Session of Congress Madame Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, and the First Lady of the United States: I’ve come here tonight not only to address the distinguished men and women in... (Continue reading)
Republican Gov. Jindal’s Take on Obama’s Speech
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 17:26 in Politics Blogs | viewed 1,066 times | 2 Comments
Though President Barack Obama hasn't released his economic speech, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal has already released excerpts of his speech, which will be the official Republican response. Are the GOP's criticisms fair and accurate? The Republican National Committee (RNC)... (Continue reading)
RNC Chairman Michael Steele’s Acceptance Speech
Written on 30 Jan, 2009 at 17:27 in Politics Blogs | viewed 945 times | 5 Comments
RNC Chairman Michael Steele's acceptance speech... (Continue reading)
Burris Sworn In as U.S. Senator
Written on 15 Jan, 2009 at 17:03 in Politics Blogs | viewed 685 times | 1 Comment
Roland Burris has officially become Illinois's state senator, making him the only Black member of the Senate. He was sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney Thursday at a Capitol Hill ceremony. His new colleagues in the Senate chamber applauded... (Continue reading)
Black Churches to Celebrate Inauguration With Ball
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 14:11 in Politics Blogs | viewed 1,666 times | 4 Comments
To commemorate the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, black church leaders will have its gala celebration, the African American Church Inaugural Ball, Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The ball, themed "We Have Come... (Continue reading)
