Bruce Springstein to rally voters for Obama in Philly

Progressive Outpouring for Roselli, SEIU-UHW by Randy Shaw‚ Nov. 19‚ 2008    A Who’s Who of progressive San Francisco came out to honor SEIU-UHW last night, striking a defiant stance against efforts by SEIU International to change the local’s leadership. Hosted by Dolores Huerta, John Burton, Clint Reilly and Aaron Peskin, it was attended by a long roster of labor and political leaders including Mark Leno, Tom Ammiano, Ross Mirkarimi, Sophie Maxwell and Eric Mar. Bille... more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- President-elect Barack Obama wants Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to serve as his secretary of Homeland Security, sources told The Washington Post.... more

The latest from Change.gov : President-elect Barack Obama today returned phone calls to five world leaders and expressed his appreciation for their congratulations on his election. President-elect Obama spoke with: Colombian President Uribe Nigerian President Yar’Adua Senegalese President Wade South African President Motlanthe United Nations Secretary General Ban ... more

I’m speechless. But I can still type, so I visited Michael Warns’ / Michael the Black Man’s website and learned that he is affiliated with the group that protested the Obama rally earlier today . I also found one of Michael Warns’ websites features this banner, which I feel compelled to share with you: ... more

In his historic acceptance speech in Denver, Colorado, this summer, Barack Obama implored Americans to “be our brother’s keeper.” But is he his brother’s keeper? Barack and George share the same father, but a different mother. He says Barack Obama is his inspiration . George Obama lives in a 6 by 8 foot shack in Nairobi’s Huruma slum. He has no phone and can rarely afford the costs of an international call. Nairobi’s Huruma slum, pic... more

HUFFINGTON POST: Obama heckled for not focusing on Black issues. On Friday it was Barack Obama who found himself being yelled at — several times — by African-American attendees who argued that he ignores “black” issues. In an appearance in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Illinois Democrat’s address was interrupted when several young black males stood up, hoisted a banner that read, “What about the black community, Obama?” and began peppering ... more

Terry Ann Online: If one is ever curious which demographic the Obama campaign thinks it’s struggling with just look behind him at the rally. Remember when Hillary was going to take Pennsylvania and Obama had those three Abercrombie and Fitch guys behind during his speech that some felt it was an attempt to reach the so-called “white, working class voters.” While watching a Obama speech today on television, I noticed one particular demographic stood out. ... more