Even presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been moved by the tragedy that has befallen Jennifer Hudson, as her mother and brother were shot to death earlier this weekend, and her nephew is still missing. Hudson and Obama met earlier this year, when Obama specifically requested she sing the National Anthem at the Democratic National Convention. Obama, like Hudson, lives in Chicago, and had the following to say:
"Michelle and I were absolutely heartbroken to learn about this unimaginable tragedy and we want Jennifer to know that she is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. We also pray for the swift and safe return of her young nephew."
Fellow American Idol finalists have also responded to the events of the past few days. Fellow Season 3 finalists Diana Degarmo and Camile Velasco have spoken out with support of Hudson.
More to come...
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Barack Obama Comments on the Deaths of Jennifer Hudson's Mother and Brother
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dancing with the Candidates: Barack Obama and Sarah Palin Cha Cha Cha
Thanks to my pal Kathy for sending this picture of Barack Obama and Sarah Palin doing the cha cha to me -- it made laugh out loud!
Monday, October 20, 2008
John McCain Attempted Suicide in 1968, May Be Covering Up Seriousness of Melanoma, New York Times Reports
A fascinating article in the New York Times brought to light many of the things we know, and don't know, about the health of the four major candidates for public office. Among the things the article discusses are the previous revelation that in 1968, eight months after he was captured by the North Vietnamese, John McCain attempted suicide, trying to hang himself with his shirt. There is also serious debate, and confusion, over how serious McCain's multiple melanomas were, and what that means for his longterm survival.
These questions, of course, are extremely relevant, especially because Sarah Palin is the vice-presidential nominee. And her health? No one knows. Yep, she's a candidate for vice president and she hasn't released one iota of health records. Nice.
Not like Obama is much better -- he, apparently, released a one-page letter from his physician that says he is in "excellent" health. And Biden? He had an aneurysm 20 years ago, and hasn't mentioned how recent tests have gone.
Makes you feel good, doesn't it? And makes Sarah Palin's appearance on SNL a little less funny and a little more scary, eh?
Click here to read the full New York Times artilce
Sunday, October 19, 2008
VIDEO: Watch Colin Powell Endorse Barack Obama on MEET THE PRESS
Colin Powell knows where it's at!
Watch former George Bush adviser Colin Powell endorse the Democratic nominee for president, Barack Obama, on this morning's Meet the Press. Love it!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Hillary Clinton Wins New Hampshire Primary! Could This Video Have Helped?
Looks like we got a race, folks.
Hillary Clinton is projected to win the New Hampshire primary, after having been written off after getting beaten by Barack Obama. Could it have something to do with the video below?
On the Republican side, John McCain prevailed, leading Mitt Romney and, in a distant third and fourth places, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani.
If the youtube video did, indeed, save Hillary in New Hampshire (and perhaps the rest of the race), we have entered into a new age of internet relevance.
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