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My Boy, Joe Bidennew

My one and only encounter with the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, back in 1984, almost ended my journalism career before it started.
Style Weekly  |  David M. Poole  |  09-04-2008  |  Commentary

Why It's Easy for Jesse Jackson's Critics to Mock Himnew

Literally, in a matter of months, he's gone from the It guy in black America to a supporting player.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Vincent Williams  |  07-22-2008  |  Commentary

Jesse Jackson Sticks Foot in Mouth ... Againnew

Jackson has crossed the point of no return and for what? His obsession with being in the limelight pushed him to sabotage what's left of his career as a public and relevant figure in the world community for 15 more minutes of fame, or should I say infamy.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Nsenga Burton  |  07-16-2008  |  Commentary

Incomprehensible Statements Pile Up in Campaignnew

At one point in a sympathetic Time magazine piece, John Kerry made a foolish statement, which taken out of context is going to bite him in the ass. "We have to get back to the place we were, where terrorists are not the focus of our lives, but they're a nuisance," he said.
New York Press  |  Russ Smith  |  10-13-2004  |  Commentary

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