Entries from Gothamist tagged with 'samanthapower'
March 18, 2008
Photograph of Obama in Philadelphia by Matt Rourke/AP This morning, Senator Barack Obama delivered a 45-minute speech at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, attempting to put behind him the controversial remarks made by his mentor, pastor Jeremiah A. Wright. Though Obama quickly denounced the remarks last week, the story didn't go away. Today, he reiterated his condemnation of Wright’s more inflammatory beliefs about racism in America, but would not denounce him entirely, giving way to......
Continue Reading "Obama Talks Race While Trying to Quell Controversy"March 7, 2008
It's a monster mess! Samantha Power, a Pulitzer prize-winning adviser to Barack Obama's campaign, has stepped down after telling a reporter for The Scotsman that Hillary Clinton is a monster. Power said, "Last Monday, I made inexcusable remarks that are at marked variance from my oft-stated admiration for Senator Clinton and from the spirit, tenor, and purpose of the Obama campaign. And I extend my deepest apologies to Senator Clinton, Senator Obama, and the remarkable......
Continue Reading "Call Clinton a "Monster," Resign From Obama Campaign"September 17, 2006
Today in Central Park a Save Darfur event will be taking place that aims to educate through speakers, music and more. The Save Darfur Now: Voices to Stop Genocide rally has an impressive list of people involved, so head up there and get involved yourself: Speakers Madeleine K. Albright (former United States Secretary of State) Joey Cheek (U.S. Olympic Team speed skater, Gold & Silver medalist) Irwin Cotler (Member of Parliament, Canada, Mount Royal) Larry......
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