All politics is local
One of the perks of living in Iowa is that every 4 years, you get some special attention from the presidential candidates. I have seen Barack Obama speak twice in person here in Iowa City. First was his address on Earth Day. Check out a small snippet of it here:
Obama, Earth Day, Iowa City
Last week, Obama announced his plan for healthcare reform right here in my very own medical school. I was there as well. Check out a bit of that speech here:
Obama, Healthcare reform, University of Iowa College of Medicine
For a very impressive and inspirational promotional video, check out this link:
Obama '08
True, the election is still a year and half away. I'm not saying to vote for Obama (who knows if he will even be a candidate?) What I'm saying is - let yourself be inspired. Do away with the cynicism. Believe that we can (must) do better as a country.
Disclaimer: I'm not a Democratic...nor a Republican.
posted by D | 8:11 PM
4 Comments:
wait...you arn't a Republican? How can you be a christian?! :)
Have to say I'm liking Obaama and hope he stays in the race.
im neither as well derek. but dont tell my friends over at http://www.redstaterascals.com/
and i hear youre going to the tetons. im jealous.
if you're serious about the bamster you should sign up at a democrat so you can support him in the primaries. won't it be excited to vote in the primaries in IOWA?!?
I saw the democratic debate last weekend and I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with Obama too. I think he has some good ideas. I just hope he stays in the race.
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