On the trail

A week from Tuesday is Pennsylvania. Who knew I missed the pace of multiple primaries week after week, or the melodic tone of Chris Matthews voice?

Richardson says pressure from Clinton camp 'really ticked me off'
Before he endorsed Barack Obama, before he drew the wrath of the Clintons and was likened to Judas, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson nearly endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. But Richardson hesitated, and as the Democratic campaign turned ugly, he grew angry. >>
Los Angeles Times

Ed Rendell makes a difference, one vote at a time
If you've ever shaken your head and wondered who the heck pollsters call to get their results, we now have an answer: Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. >>
PennLive.com

The Other Obama
The blaring music that pulsated from the speakers was all but lost in the pandemonium. >>
The Chronicle

Dems plan $40M hit on McCain
Wealthy Democrats are preparing a four-month, $40 million media campaign centered on attacks on Sen. John McCain. And it will be led by David Brock, the former investigative reporter who first gained fame in the 1990s as a right-wing, anti-Clinton journalist. >>
Politico

Now, check out this link. It is an animated movie from The News & Observer. The title...Barack Obama - Jedi Master.

Combine that with this video, and you can see how strong the force is with him. Coincidence...or destiny?



Aside from politics, I am not sure if you had the opportunity to watch ABC to see Diane Sawyer's story about this professor, but it is something to watch with your family and learn from. If this doesn't give you a lump in your throat, or make you hug your loved ones a little tighter, than something must be wrong. It is inspirational, touching and heartbreaking at the same time...truly must-see-tv.

-RSKnopfJr

Comments

[Norman S Wolfrom]

The below is part of a " letter to the editorial" as it appeared in The Verde Independant 04-03-08---Cottonwood ,Az.
Is it the truth??? My understanding a local man is sending it to many newspaper.
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It seems that while (the slick??) Cheney, Clinton and Bush were getting deferments, a fourth young man, a young African American, gave up his deferment, left college in Virginia and voluntarily joined the Marines which had only recently become integrated. In 1963, having completed his two years of service in the Marines, he volunteered again to become a Navy corpsman to provide medical assistance to the Marines as well as to Navy personnel.

He became class valedictorian and a cardiopulmonary technician. He was assigned to Bethesda Naval Hospital as a member of the Commander-in Chief's medical team, and helped care for President Lyndon B. Johnson during his 1966 heart surgery. He was awarded three letters of commendation for his meritorious service to his country.

After serving his country, he finished college, entered the seminary, and eventually became pastor of a large church in one of America's biggest cities. Yes, you guessed it. That man is the Reverend Jeremiah Wright.
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(Above is a very short paraphrased extract from a long, heart rending letter to the Verde Independent (4-13-08). In fact, I nearly choked up. But half way to the punch line I did suspicion the young man's name.

After reading the lengthy letter, I have concluded that THREE WRONG PEOPLE are running for President.

The real runner should be: Jeremiah Wright. Somehow the term: President Jeremiah Wright lends sort of a biblical, pioneering days ring. We would be so lucky to be governed by the likes of such a great man. None since Lincoln have been greater.