Barack Obama Makes History and Dares America To Dream!
“With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination
for the presidency of the United States."-Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama
Barack Obama made history by accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. He made a lot of promises that I hope he is able to keep. I really do believe he will do his best to fulfill those promises. He blasted President Bush really good and painted a dismal picture of the hardship the country is currently facing.
His speech was a great one! It was electrifying from start to end. I am impressed that so far he is running a clean campaign. He is keeping the race based on the issues and not stooping to slinging mud. The audience of more than 84,000 was excited and very supportive of Obama. I really liked the part of his speech where he asserted that this campaign was not about him, but about the people that work hard to make the country work. He mentioned the historical significance of his speech falling on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech on Washington.
This is the first time I’ve watched the DNC from start to finish. It was a great convention. The world is ready for change and Obama seems poised to meet the challenge.
Some great quotes from Barack Obama’s speech:
I get it. I realize that I am not the likeliest candidate for this office. I don’t fit the typical pedigree, and I haven’t spent my career in the halls of Washington. But I stand before you tonight because all across America something is stirring. What the nay-sayers don’t understand is that this election has never been about me. It’s been about you.
Instead, it is that American spirit – that American promise – that pushes us forward even when the path is uncertain; that binds us together in spite of our differences; that makes us fix our eye not on what is seen, but what is unseen, that better place around the bend.
We cannot walk alone. At this moment, in this election, we must pledge once more to march into the future. Let us keep that promise – that American promise – and in the words of Scripture hold firmly, without wavering, to the hope that we confess.
Get the text of Obama’s speech here .
Get more information on Barack Obama’s campaign at the official website . You can also see Michelle Obama’s speech and send her a personal message.
What did you think about the speech? Is Barack’s Obama’s nomination a hopeful sign for a better America?
First Lady in Waiting Michelle Obama-Fist Bumps, Please!
Did you see Michelle Obama on the View yesterday? She looked beautiful in her sleeveless black and white dress, didn’t she? I tuned in and I thought it was a great show. I’m very proud of Michelle, not only as a Black woman but as a woman in general. She always looks beautiful, she’s dedicated to her children and husband, and she has an aura of calmness and control about her. I think she would make an excellent First Lady because she’s intelligent and opinionated in her own right.
Some tidbits from the show:
- On the "fist bump" controversy-"It is now my signature bump. But let me tell you, I’m not that hip. I got this from the young staff. That’s the new high-five."
- She doesn’t wear pantyhose because they are uncomfortable.
- When asked if Barack gave her any advice before coming on the show, she said he just told her to "be nice."
- Her parents worked very hard to put her and her brother through Princeton.
- She wears her heart on her sleeve and she’s counting on people to take the time to get to know the real her.
- The one thing that keep her and Barack grounded are their two daughters.
- She didn’t want Barack to run for president.
