Presidential campaign

No shouting, just good sense on health care reform in Illinois' Congressional District 7

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By Cassandra
No shouting, just good sense on health care reform in Illinois' Congressional District 7

Health care reform has the whole country talking and not everybody’s shouting and making fools of themselves at town hall meetings. In Illinois’ 7th Congressional District, several hundred voters/taxpayers turned out last Saturday morning for our congressman’s “State of the District 2009″ meeting. The crowd was civil, orderly and respectful. Imagine that. Well, I... »

It's not about health-care, get it? It's all about…

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
By Marty

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McCain on Palin's experience

Wednesday, October 1, 2008
By Cassandra

A poor temperament for president, Johnny »

35,000 turn out for Obama rally in Detroit

Monday, September 29, 2008
By Cassandra

BLACK AND WHITE IS GRAY correspondent Cassandra was in Detroit Sunday for the Obama-Biden rally. The crowd was huge, with people driving from all over Michigan and the Midwest to attend. Some started lining up at 7 a.m. for the 1:30 p.m. event. Here are some scenes from the afternoon: »

Meltdowns

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
By Cassandra
Meltdowns

The U.S. economy is melting down. John McCain’s campaign is melting down. One is a crisis. The other is gift to the American electorate. And, so Bush, Paulson and company rush in to try to save both–the economy and McCain’s campaign. But, thankfully, it looks like the voters aren’t buying it. They are rising... »

The Debate approaches

Wednesday, September 24, 2008
By Cassandra

In two days, a record number of voters will tune in to watch the debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. In Illinois, Obama is the favorite among voters. We caught up with a few who were willing to tell us why. Watch the video: »

Community organizers, unite!

Monday, September 22, 2008
By Cassandra

Let’s hear it for community organizers! They rock. And they are going to roll out the vote for Barack Obama on Nov 4. After two days at Camp Obama over the weekend, I have a new appreciation for community organizers and their ability to make a difference. The two-day intensive training for volunteer field... »