Obama and Lincoln

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Obama introduced Joe Biden as his running mate at Springfield's Old State Capitol, the same place he declared his candidacy in February 2007 -- the spot where Abraham Lincoln gave his "House Divided" speech. Obama referred to Lincoln liberally during his 07 announcement and counts him as a political hero. ...

Protesters and Activists at Saddleback

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

There may not have been many people protesting the fact of the Saddleback Church forum, but activists outside the church were certainly fired up about the candidates and issues. From stirnaman.photo (hat tip to Sue Salinger), here's a Bush (and, in smaller print, McCain) supporter: [stirnaman.photo / Flickr] Stirnaman.photo also captured this Obama-masked, ...

Broken America / Broke in America

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Musician Desjon Deluxe describes himself as "just some guy with something to say." In this song, that something is a message to the candidates about addressing poverty (thanks, James Mills): Desjon closes with a note: "Make up your own mind about the candidates, think for yourself..."