➠ July 20, 2009
When Barack met Beckett
There is nothing I do not love about this photo — not least the look on Youk’s face!
➠ February 5, 2009
Barack Obama is tired of your motherfucking shit
Barack Obama recorded an audiobook of Dreams of My Father, which means he says the words of the people in his life. Including Ray, who swore. Which means we have an MP3 of our president saying “You ain’t my bitch, nigga.”
This? Is awesome.
➠ January 27, 2009
The Obameter: Tracking Barack Obama's Campaign Promises
A scorecard for tracking President Obama’s campaign promises. A great idea.
➠ January 5, 2009
➠ November 4, 2008
➠ October 22, 2008
Callie Shell - Obama - Digital Journalist
Some really outstanding photos of Barack Obama and the hubbub surrounding him in the lead-up to him winning the party nomination.
➠ October 16, 2008
Lexical Analysis of 2008 US Presidential and Vice-Presidiential Debates - Who's the Windbag?
All manner of interesting statistics and visualizations drawn out of the presidential debate transcripts.
➠ October 10, 2008
30 Reasons
“30 graphic designers create 30 posters and give you their 30 reasons to vote for Barack Obama on November 4th.”
➠ October 6, 2008
McLobbyist
Another focused attack site funded by the Obama campaign. I wonder how the return-on-investment compares between these and running 30 second commercials.
John McCain's Record
Another “attack” site from the Obama campaign. Wish there was a bit more hyperlinkage for sources.
Keating Economics: John McCain and the Making of a Financial Crisis
The Obama campaign aren’t resting on their current lead in the polls. This shows promise that they intend to keep fighting all the way to election day.
➠ October 4, 2008
➠ September 12, 2008
Stumper : The Politics of Stupidity
“Years from now presidential historians will look back on Sept. 9 as the day the 2008 campaign got completely and utterly stupid.” I felt massively depressed on Wednesday, as the pig/lipstick and kiddie-sex-ed trains swiftboated on.
➠ September 3, 2008
Rupert Murdoch acted as peacemaker between Barack Obama and Fox News | guardian.co.uk
Some fascinating details on Rupert Murdoch swinging towards supporting Barack Obama. Murdoch has long been my favourite evil media tycoon — I may hate his right-wing propoganda arms, but I admire the smarts with which he’s conducted his businesses.
➠ June 13, 2008
Send Barack your baby
“Barack Obama travels a lot, but many babies live in places he hasn’t been. Send him your baby, and he’ll kiss it and send it back to you.”
➠ May 22, 2008
➠ March 19, 2008
Black Guy Asks Nation For Change | The Onion
Most gloriously offensive Onion headline in a while? Perhaps.
➠ March 18, 2008
Transcript of Obama's speech on race - msnbc.com
“The path to a more perfect union […] requires all Americans to realize that your dreams do not have to come at the expense of my dreams; that investing in the health, welfare, and education of black and brown and white children will ultimately help all of America prosper.”
➠ March 14, 2008
NPR: Obama Campaign Skewers Clinton E-mail Statement
The Obama campaign responds to a Clinton press release in a format which highly resembles a snarky follow-up on USENET.
