Opinion

Letter to President Obama The Record February 1, 2009 Dear President Obama, Congratulations! You have been sworn in to the highest office in the land after a hard fought campaign.  You victory has changed the face of American politics, literally and figuratively, forever. You and former President Bush showed the world how to achieve a dignified and smooth transition of [...]

Politico January 28, 2009 If looking at the sea of faces gathered on the National Mall for the inauguration of President Obama did not send a clear message that the political winds have changed dramatically, then I wonder if anything will. Black and white, young and old, men and women from every religion and walk of life were there to [...]

The Record January 1, 2009 With the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama just weeks away, it seems a fitting time to examine both the Bush administration and the handling of the transition from both sides of the aisle. [...]