1. In its 161 years, the Chicago Tribune has never once endorsed a Democratic candidate for President—until now. Yes, it's true, that bastion of the GOP says this: "On Nov. 4 we're going to elect a president to lead us through a perilous time and restore in us a common sense of national purpose. The strongest candidate to do that is Sen. Barack Obama. The Tribune is proud to endorse him today for president of the United States."
2. I'm not a huge fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber—"Phantom of the Opera" did nothing for me—but "Les Miserables" was by far the most moving, awe-inspiring show I ever saw. I still get chills when I listen to the music. So this was a treat: "Les Misbarack." Fun and exhilarating.
3. And truly exhilarating is this photo of an Obama rally in St. Louis today—100,000 strong:
Chills! (Update: Go look at the photo in all its HUGE glory here.)
4. 538.com relates this anecdote:
Woman turns back to canvasser, and says brightly and matter of factly: "We're voting for the n***er."
So there's racism, and then there's racism. John Murtha, U.S. Rep. for western Pennsylvania, acknowledges the racism prevalent in his constituency but still predicts a win for Obama in November.
What strikes me about the photo of that massive crowd in St. Louis is that you don't inspire 100,000 people to show up by spouting hateful things all the time. You do it by giving people hope.
Posted by: Elena | October 19, 2008 at 12:04 AM
That Chicago Tribune article made me cry! I've been to St. Louis and that's a LOT of people in that area. Wow!!
Posted by: Margaret | October 19, 2008 at 01:27 AM
I live in St. Louis. I so wanted to go to the Obama rally, but couldn't. "Packed" is an understatement. That area down by the arch isn't all that big.
Posted by: Kathy | October 19, 2008 at 10:50 AM