p. 1 We … what works Barack Obama. The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. 2006 rpt. 2008: Vintage. 159.
p. 2 following the war Barack Obama. Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance. 1995 rev. 2004: Three Rivers Press. 407.
innocent and released Ben Macintyre and Paul Orengoh. “Beatings and abuse made Barack Obama’s grandfather loathe the British: The President-elect’s relatives have told how the family was a victim of the Mau Mau revolt.” 3 December 2008: TimesOnline.co.uk. Accessed 3 December 2008.
Habiba Akumu John Oywa. “Kenya: Special Report: Sleepy Little Village Where Obama Traces His Own Roots.” 15 August 2004: The Nation. Accessed 13 July 2008. Xan Rice. “Barack’s voice was just like his father’s —I thought he had come back from the dead.” 6 June 2008: Guardian.co.uk.
two children and little money Obama. Dreams from My Father. 418–20.
son has written Barack Obama, “My Spiritual Journey.” 16 October 2006. Time.com. See Audacity of Hope, 204.
never a muslim Xan Rice. ‘Barack’s voice was just like his father’s —I thought he had come back from the dead.’ 6 June 2008: Guardian.co.uk.
p. 3 big bands Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008. legs off a couch Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008. railroad tracks Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008. Harry S. Truman Scott Fornek. “Mareen Duvall: ‘No more striking figure.’ 9 September 2007: SunTimes.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
received her diploma Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
George S. Patton Obama. Dreams from My Father. 15.
grieved the girl Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008. Madelyn’s brother Charlie also served during the war and liberated Ohrdruf, a part of the Buchenwald death camp complex, a fact that became a minor issue during the Obama Presidential campaign. Christopher Wills. “Obama mistaken on name of Nazi death camp: Campaign says Obama made mistake in saying great-uncle helped liberate Nazi camp at Auschwitz.” 28 May 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
East Shore Unitarian Church Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
1984 Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008. For the use of “Stanley Ann” see Amanda Ripley, “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com.
too young to go Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother.” 9 April 2008: Time.com. See Obama, Dreams from My Father, 16. University of Hawaii Obama. Dreams from My Father. 55.
p. 4 told her he was divorced David Mendell. Obama. Obama: From Promise to Power. 2007: Amis-tad. 30.
participated in the meetings Tim Jones. “Barack Obama: Mother not just a girl from Kansas: Stanley Ann Dunham shaped a future senator.” 27 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
white as milk Obama, Dreams from My Father. 10.
illegal in 22 states Kevin Merida, “The Ghost of a Father,” 14 December 2007: WashingtonPost.com.
dropped out of college Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com.
completed his studies Kevin Merida, “The Ghost of a Father,” 14 December 2007: WashingtonPost.com.
Cambridge Obama, Dreams from My Father. 10. p. 5 filed for divorce Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com.
was impressed nonetheless Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 274.
Franciscus Assisi Primary School Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com.
at the U.S. embassy Obama. Dreams from My Father. 36–7 p. 6 car and driver Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 275.
President Suharto Associated Press. “Obama debunks claim about Islamic school: Calls the reports ‘scurrilous’; Jakarta school open to all faiths.” 25 January 2007: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 22 June 2008.
the only foreigner Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com. Accessed 22 June 2008.
two hours each week Paul Watson. “Islam an unknown factor in Obama bid: Campaign downplays his connection during boyhood in Indonesia.” 16 March 2007: BaltimoreSun.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
My mother … transitory nature Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 205.
together at twilight Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 205.
But she had … so did I Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com. Accessed 22 June 2008.
not devout Kim Barker, “Obama madrassa myth debunked,” 25 March: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 22 June 2008.
never been a practicing Muslim Associated Press. “Obama debunks claim about Islamic school: Calls the reports ‘scurrilous’; Jakarta school open to all faiths.” 25 January 2007: Msnbc.msn.com. Accessed 22 June 2008.
The face … by the wind. Obama. Dreams from My Father. 37.
p. 7 She had learned … lay elsewhere Obama. Dreams from My Father. 47.
She came into … buster Obama. Dreams from My Father. 48.
If you … judgment Obama. Dreams from My Father. 49
In a land … liberalism Obama. Dreams from My Father. 50.
p. 8 My hands … how does that feel Obama. Dreams from My Father. 36, The strong man … Always Obama. Dreams from My Father. 4
p. 9 $15,725 a year Punahou School. “Tuition and Payment.” No Date: Punahou.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
won a scholarship Janny Scott. “A Free-Spirited Wanderer Who Set Obama’s Path.” 14 March 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
My first experience … race Obama. Dreams from My Father. 58.
started fifth grade Obama. Dreams from My Father. 58.
black children in the class Obama. Dreams from My Father. 60.
p. 10 coming for a visit Obama. Dreams from My Father. 62.
For brief spells … his company Obama. Dreams from My Father. 70–1
Two weeks … gone Obama. Dreams from My Father. 70
p. 11 period of destitution Obama. Dreams from My Father. 323.
automobile accident Philip Ochieng. “From Home Squared to the US Senate: How Barack Obama Was Lost and Found.” 1 November 2004: NationMedia.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
Sometimes … priority list Obama. Dreams from My Father. 75
with his grandparents Janny Scott. “A Free-Spirited Wanderer Who Set Obama’s Path.” 24 March 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
p. 12 I was trying … what that meant Obama. Dreams from My Father. 76 utterly alone Obama. Dreams from My Father. 91. I got high … my mind Obama. Dreams from My Father. 93. hoped for change Obama. Dreams from My Father. 74.
play like … that way Obama. Dreams from My Father. 74. The discussion was with a composite figure Obama calls Ray. The character is based on a real person named Keith Kakugawa, who approached Obama’s campaign in 2007. He had become a homeless person in Los Angeles and served prison time for a parole violation. “He wasn’t this all-smiling kid,” Kakugawa told ABC News. “He was a kid that would be going through adolescence, minus parents, feeling abandoned and, you know, inner turmoil with himself. He did have a lot of race issues, inner race issues, being both black and white.” Nightline, ABC News., April 2007. Cited in Mendell. Obama. Obama, 41.
p. 13 withdrawal … your own defeat Obama. Dreams from My Father. 85. People … sudden moves Obama. Dreams from My Father. 94. had been admitted Mendell. Obama. 56.
p. 14 I rose … narrow and small Obama. Dreams from My Father. 110.
You know … natural temperament Larissa MacFarquhar. “The Conciliator: Where is Barack Obama coming from?” 7 May 2007: NewYorker.com. Accessed 23 June 2008.
p. 15 wanted all of this Obama. Dreams from My Father. 115.
vacant lot next door Shira Boss-Bicak. “Barack Obama ’83: Is He the New Face of The Democratic Party?” January 2005: Columbia.edu. Accessed 25 June 2008. See Obama. Dreams from My Father. 118.
his stepfather in 1980 Amanda Ripley. “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com.
p. 16 into his studies Shira Boss-Bicak. “Barack Obama ’83: Is He the New Face of The Democratic Party?” January 2005: Columbia.edu. Accessed 25 June 2008
international relations Janny Scott, “Obama’s Account of New York Years Often Differs From What Others Say.” 20 October 2007: NYTimes.com.
nuclear disarmament Bwog.net. “Obama’s Schoolwork: Verily, a Mystery.” 25 July 2008: Bwog.net. Accessed 31 July 2008. At night … freedom songs Obama. Dreams from My Father. 134.
p. 17 businesses operate overseas The firm was later acquired by the Economist magazine’s Economist Intelligence Unit. Economist Group. “Our history.” 2007: EconomistGroup.com. Accessed 14 July 2008.
Business International Money Report Janny Scott. “Obama’s Account of New York Years Often Differs From What Others Say.” 30 October 2007: NYTimes.com. Forget … make you some money Obama. Dreams from My Father 136.
p. 18 trying to … recycling Obama. Dreams from My Father. 139.
mass transit … financial aid issues Janny Scott. “Obama’s Account of New York Years Often Differs From What Others Say.” 30 October 2007: NYTimes.com.
In six months … soup from a can Obama. Dreams from My Father. 139.
led by white priests Bob Secter and John McCormick. “Portrait of a pragmatist: As a raw community organizer in Chicago in the ‘80s, Obama preached reaching out to attain goals.” 30 March 2007: ChicagoTribune.com. See Obama. Dreams from My Father. 150, 166.
called back Mendell. Obama. 71–2.
community in the country Mendell. Obama. 65.
allowance to buy a car Obama. Dreams from My Father. 142.
p. 19 two freeways U.S. Census, Record Information Services. Cited in Wikipedia. “Roseland, Chicago.” 14 June 2008: Wikipedia.org. Accessed 26 June 2008.
Power comes … people Eric Norden. “Interview with Saul Alinsky.” 1972: Playboy Magazine rpt. No Date: Progress.org. Accessed 25 June 2008.
p. 20 Once I … build power Obama. Dreams from My Father. 155
The only answer … goals Eric Norden. “Interview with Saul Alinsky.” 1972: Playboy Magazine rpt. No Date: Progress.org. Accessed 25 June 2008.
97 percent African American The Field Museum. “Journey Through Calumet: Riverdale (Alt-geld Gardens) Boundaries and Major Infrastructure.” 2007: FieldMuseum.org. Accessed 25
June 2008.
hearty applause Obama. Dreams from My Father. 185.
p. 21 a fundamental way Obama. Dreams from My Father. 242.
but not both Obama. Dreams from My Father. 247–8.
Washington … Altgeld Mendell. Obama. 83.
p. 22 I would learn … fire Obama. Dreams from My Father. 276
When I … company of books Obama. Dreams from My Father. 188
made little impression Mendell. Obama. 72.
p. 23 Anglo-American Puritanism Trinity United Church of Christ. “About Us.” No Date: TUCC.org. Accessed 26 June 2008.
8,500 by the 1980s Howard University. “The Biography of the Reverend Jeremiah A. Wright. No Date: Howard.edu. Accessed 26 June 2008.
Oprah Winfrey Mendell. Obama. 75.
It might help … really Obama, Dreams from My Father. 274.
never enough Obama. Dreams from My Father. 279.
Probably never will be Obama. Dreams from My Father. 284.
By widening … organizing Obama. Dreams from My Father. 286
7:30 a.m. Obama. Dreams from My Father. 291
The Audacity of Hope Manya A. Brachear. “Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.: Pastor inspires Obama’s ‘audacity’” 21 January 2007 : ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 29 June 2008.
White folks’ … That’s the world! Obama. Dreams from My Father. 293
The audacity … find it Obama. Dreams from My Father. 294. The full text of a similar sermon by Jeremiah Wright titled “Audacity To Hope” delivered in 1990 was printed by The Atlantic in 2008. Andrew Sullivan. “For The Record.” 16 Mar 2008: AndrewSullivan.TheAtlantic.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
p. 24 The blood … world Obama. Dreams from My Father. 294
down his cheeks Obama. Dreams from My Father. 295
submitted … truth See Obama, Audacity of Hope, 208. See Mendell, Obama, 75.
Sidley & Austin in Chicago Law Review selection: Harvard Law Review. “2008 Harvard Law Review Membership Selection Policies.” 21 June 2008: HarvardLawReview.org. Harvard Law enrollment: Harvard Law School. “Harvard Law School Facts.” 21 June 2008: Law.Harvard.edu.
p. 25 largest in the country Sidley Austin. “Our Firm: History.” No Date: Sidley.com. Accessed 26 June 2008.
Harvard Law in 1988 Richard Wolffe. “Barack’s Rock: She’s the one who keeps him real, the one who makes sure running for leader of the free world doesn’t go to his head. Michelle’s story.” 25 February 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
world as it should be Richard Wolffe. “Barack’s Rock: She’s the one who keeps him real, the one who makes sure running for leader of the free world doesn’t go to his head. Michelle’s story.” 25 February 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
racial and ethnic conflict Scott Fornek. “Michelle Obama: ‘He swept me off my feet:’ 15th Wedding Anniversary, Obamas recall first date, proposal that ‘shut up’ Michelle. 3 October 2007: SunTimes.com. Accessed 26 June 2008.
p. 26 support to him Michael Levenson and Jonathan Saltzman, “At Harvard Law, a unifying voice:
Classmates recall Obama as even-handed leader,” 28 January 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 20 June 2008.
his memoirs Fox Butterfield. “First Black Elected to Head Harvard’s Law Review.” 6 February 1990: NYTimes.com. See Mendell. Obama. 89. Accessed 20 June 2008.
If the politicians … them Gretchen Reynolds. “Vote of Confidence: A huge black turnout in November 1992 altered Chicago’s electoral landscape—and raised a new political star: a 31-year-old lawyer named Barack Obama.” January 1993: ChicagoMag.com. Accessed 23 June 2008.
Mayor Daley Anne E. Kornblut. “Michelle Obama’s Career Timeout: For Now, Weight Shifts in Work-Family Tug of War.” 11 May 2007: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
shuts you up Scott Fornek. “Michelle Obama: ‘He swept me off my feet:’ 15th Wedding Anniversary, Obamas recall first date, proposal that ‘shut up’ Michelle. 3 October 2007: Sun-Times.com. Accessed 26 June 2008.
p. 27 Lecturer, an adjunct position Domenico Montanaro. “Professor v. Senior Lecturer.” 28 March 2008: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 24 June 2008.
Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland Miner, Barnhill, & Galland corporate website. 2008: LawMBG.com. Accessed 23 June 2008.
Joyce Foundation board Wikipedia. “Barack Obama: Early Life and Career.” 26 June 2008: Wikipedia.org. Accessed 25 June 2008.
p. 28 Public Allies in 1993 Karen Springen. “First Lady in Waiting: Native Chicagoan Michelle Obama married a skinny kid with a funny name. She’s keeping it real.” October 2004: ChicagoMag.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
She agreed David Jackson and Ray Long. “Obama knows his way around a ballot: Some say his ability to play political hardball goes back to his first campaign.” 3 April 2007: ChicagoTribune.com.
first campaign for public office David Jackson and Ray Long. “Obama knows his way around a ballot: Some say his ability to play political hardball goes back to his first campaign.” 3 April 2007: ChicagoTribune.com.
Hyde Park Herald cited in Ryan Lizza. “Making It: How Chicago shaped Obama.” 21 July 2008: NewYorker.com. Accessed 23 July 2008.
In this room … torch Amanda Ripley “The Story of Barack Obama’s Mother,” 9 April 2008: Time.com. Accessed 20 June 2008.
I owe to her Obama. Dreams from My Father. xii.
p. 29 December deadline David Jackson and Ray Long. “Obama knows his way around a ballot: Some say his ability to play political hardball goes back to his first campaign.” 3 April 2007: ChicagoTribune.com.
p. 30 What if … before them Hank De Zutter. “What Makes Obama Run? Lawyer, teacher, philanthropist, and author Barack Obama doesn’t need another career. But he’s entering politics to get back to his true passion —community organization.” 8 December 1995: ChicagoReader.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
three other rivals David Jackson and Ray Long. “Obama knows his way around a ballot: Some say his ability to play political hardball goes back to his first campaign.” 3 April 2007: ChicagoTribune.com.
My conclusion … going to be David Jackson and Ray Long. “Obama knows his way around a ballot: Some say his ability to play political hardball goes back to his first campaign.” 3 April 2007: ChicagoTribune.com.
two-year term “That’s what happens in Chicago,” said Alderwoman Toni Preckwinkle, one of his supporters. Scott Helman. “Early defeat launched a rapid political climb.” 12 October 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 28 June 2008. Democratic forces in the Senate Mendell. Obama. 124.
political godfather Scott Helman. “Early defeat launched a rapid political climb.” 12 October 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
52–4 in May 1998 Mendell. Obama. 124. The Washington Post said the new legislation made Illinois, “one of the best in the nation on campaign finance disclosure.” Charles Peters. “Judge Him by His Laws.” 4 January 2008: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
p. 31 property losses Mendell. Obama. 126
Malia Ann Lynn Sweet. “The scoop from Washington: Sweet Iowa July 4th blog special. Obama family stumps; Malia’s birthday, Oskaloosa bookstore rings up sales. Report 5.” 4 July 2007: SunTimes.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
promoted to Senior Lecturer University of Chicago Law School. “Statement Regarding Barack Obama.” No Date: Chicago.edu. Accessed 30 June 2008.
reelected to the Senate Seats in the Chicago Senate alternate between two-and four-year terms. Wikipedia. “Illinois Senate.” 29 June 2008: Wikipedia.org. Accessed 1 July 2008. For Obama’s election see Office of Illinois State Senator Barack Obama, 13th District. State House website. No Date: Archive.org. Accessed 30 June 2008. bipartisan majorities Mendell. Obama. 128–9.
p. 32 follow Harold Washington Mendell. Obama. 128.
blamed his wife Neal Pollack. “Rush to defeat: Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is a shoo-in thanks to a weak campaign by a congressman who should have been a contender.” 23 February 1999: Salon.com.
stop campaigning Mendell. Obama. 133.
white man in blackface Ted Kleine. “Is Bobby Rush in Trouble?: Two formidable opponents in the race for his congressional seat are banking on it.” 17 March 2000: ChicagoReader.com.
p. 33 trip to Hawaii over public safety Mendell. Obama. 136.
We called him … March 2000 primary Scott Helman. “Early defeat launched a rapid political climb.” 12 October 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
left disheartened Mendell. Obama. 144
The notion … seemed pretty thin Mendell. Obama. 150.
Natasha “Sasha” Obama Kathy Kiely “Obama reaching out to white working class.” 6 June 2008: USAToday.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
state-wide redistricting Michael C. Herron and Alan E. Wiseman. “Gerrymanders and Theories of Law Making: A Study of Legislative Redistricting in Illinois.” The Journal of Politics 70.1. January 2008: Journals.Cambridge.org. Accessed 24 July 2008.
Obama’s district Ryan Lizza. “Making It: How Chicago shaped Obama.” 21 July 2008: NewYorker.com. Accessed 23 July 2008.
p. 34 meeting with Penny Pritzker Mendell. Obama. 154–6. A few months later, reporter Mendell wrote, “it seemed that every member of the Pritzker clan had given the new maximum of twelve thousand dollars to Obama.” Mendell. Obama. 210.
David Axelrod Robert G. Kaiser. “The Player at Bat: David Axelrod, the Man With Obama’s Game Plan, Is Also the Candidate’s No. 1 Fan.” 2 May 2008: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 30 June 2008. See Scott Helman. “Early defeat launched a rapid political climb.” 12 October 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
p. 35 I don’t oppose all wars … income Barack Obama. “Remarks of Illinois State Sen. Barack Obama Against Going to War with Iraq.” 2 October 2002: BarackObama.com. Accessed 30 June 2008.
most proud of Mendell. Obama. 176. You can make the next U.S. senator Mendell. Obama. 180.
Chair of Health and Human Services Jackie Calmes. “Statehouse Yields Clues to Obama.” 23 February 2007: WSJ.com. Accessed 26 June 2008.
p. 36 legislative track record New York Times. “Obama’s Record in Illinois Senate.” 29 July 2007: NYTImes.com. Accessed 30 June 2008. Taping requirement: Monica Davey “Illinois Will Require Taping Of Homicide Interrogations.” 17 July 2003: NYTimes.com. “You got somebody good,” Jones said later, “you push him.” Scott Helman. “Early defeat launched a rapid political climb.” 12 October 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
Obama announced his candidacy “I think that, plainly, one of the lessons he learned from 2000 was start early, plan well, do the hard work of laying a foundation,” Axelrod said. Scott Helman. “Early defeat launched a rapid political climb.” 12 October 2007: Boston.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
Blair Hull Monica Davey. “Closely Watched Illinois Senate Race Attracts 7 Candidates in Millionaire Range.” 7 March 2004: NYTimes.com. Accessed 28 June 2008. A potentially devastating competitor was eliminated when Carol Mosely Braun, Fitzgerald’s predecessor and the first African American woman in history to be elected to the U.S. Senate, announced after weeks of indecision that she would run for President.
Dan Hynes Mendell. Obama. 182.
$40 million to win the race Monica Davey. “Closely Watched Illinois Senate Race Attracts 7 Candidates in Millionaire Range.” 7 March 2004: NYTimes.com. Accessed 28 June 2008.
p. 37 arrested for allegedly hitting her Mendell. Obama. 215. “Yes, we can” slogan Mendell. Obama. 229.
won the Democratic primary David Mendell. “Obama routs Democratic foes; Ryan tops crowded GOP field.” 17 March 2004: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 26 June 2008.
I’m really going to miss those little girls Mendell. Obama. 243.
Jack Ryan Monica Davey. “Closely Watched Illinois Senate Race Attracts 7 Candidates in Millionaire Range.” 7 March 2004: NYTimes.com. Accessed 28 June 2008. George Soros … Hillary Clinton Mendell. Obama. 248.
p. 38 sex clubs in New York and Paris “It was a bizarre club with cages, whips and other apparatus hanging from the ceiling,” Jeri Ryan said of the New York club in the court filings. Her husband, she added, “wanted me to have sex with him there, with another couple watching. I refused.” When she arrived at the club in Paris, she said, “people were having sex everywhere. I cried. I was physically ill. [He] became very upset with me and said it was not a ‘turn on’ for me to cry.” CNN. “Ex-wife of GOP Senate candidate alleged sex club forays.” 22 June 2004: CNN.com. Accessed 30 June 2008.
Ryan withdrew CNN. “Ryan drops out of Senate race in Illinois: Campaign hurt by sex club allegations.” 25 June 2004: CNN.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
p. 40 Hope … better days ahead Barack Obama. “Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention.” 27 July 2004: BarackObama.com. Accessed 23 June 2008. Alan Keyes nominated Juliet Eilperin. “Keyes to Face Obama in U.S. Senate Race.” 9 August 2004: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 25 June 2008.
Alan Keyes background Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 212.
Obama victory Associated Press. “Obama wins Senate race to become 5th black U.S. senator in history.” 2 November 2004: USAToday.com. Accessed 30 June 2008.
p. 41 sworn in … Dick Cheney Office of Senator Barack Obama. “About Barack Obama: United States Senator for Illinois.” No Date: Senate.gov. Accessed 30 June 2008.
p. 42 iron can’t get any hotter Ryan Lizza. “Making It: How Chicago shaped Obama.” 21 July 2008: NewYorker.com. Accessed 23 July 2008.
He quit smoking Mendell. Obama. 380.
Each and every time … a new birth of freedom on this Earth Barack Obama. “Full Text of Senator Barack Obama’s Announcement for President Springfield, IL.” 10 February 2007: BarackObama.com. Accessed 29 June 2008.
p. 43 tools at My.BarackObama.com Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
p. 44 We will do … privately Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 159.
at the heart … since its founding Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 149.
resources vibrant free market Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 152.
platform New York Times. “The Issues: Economy/Taxes.” 2 July 2008: NYTimes.com Accessed 2 July 2008. See Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.11–15.
p. 45 should never … been waged Barack Obama. “Obama Statement on Senate Debate Over Redeploying U.S. Troops from Iraq.” 18 July 2007: Obama.Senate.gov. Accessed 17 July 2008. not maintain permanent bases New York Times. “The Issues: Iraq.” 2 July 2008: NY-Times.com Accessed 2 July 2008. On permanent bases see Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. Accessed 17 July 2008. 51.
residual force Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 51. Accessed 17 July 2008. safe havens in Pakistan Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 54. Accessed 17 July 2008.
p.46 military force New York Times. “The Issues: Iraq.” 2 July 2008: NYTimes.com Accessed 2 July 2008.
Guantanamo Bay Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 50–1. Accessed 17 July 2008.
control its future Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 171.
Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 24–7. Accessed 17 July 2008.
sustainable sources by 2025 New York Times. “The Issues: Climate Change.” 2 July 2008: NY-Times.com Accessed 2 July 2008.
In a world … bargain Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 159.
highest dropout rates Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 21. Accessed 17 July 2008.
education proposals Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 25–8. Accessed 17 July 2008.
p. 47 health care proposals Obama for America. “The Blueprint for Change: Barack Obama’s Plan for America.” 20 February 2007: BarackObama.com. 6–9. Accessed 2 July 2008. See Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 184–5.
lagged far behind Pollster.com. “2008 National Democratic Presidential Primary.” 3 June 2008: Pollster.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
p. 48 campaign website Obama for America. 2 July 2008: My.BarackObama.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
Facebook Brian Beutler. “Obama Facebook group rockets toward one-million.” 26 January 2007: RawStory.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
biggest pro-Clinton group Seth Gitell. “Obama’s Facebook.” 13 February 2007: NYSun.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
Obama application Kashay Sanders. “Facebook co-founder pulls for Obama.” 15 November 2007: TheDartmouth.org. Accessed 1 July 2008.
31 March fundraising Washington Post. “Campaign Finance: First Quarter 2007 FEC Filings” 31 March 2007: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
p. 49 average size of Obama donations A Rasmussen poll released on 22 January found Clinton with 31 percent, Obama with 24 percent and Edwards with 12 percent, and the other candidates far behand. Rasmussen. “Weekly Presidential Tracking Polling History.” 22 January 2008: RasmussenReports.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
refused money from lobbyists Jonathan D. Salant. “Clinton Gets Most Lobbyist Money, McCain Most Help (Update1).” 4 February 2008: Bloomberg.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
criss-crossed the country New York Times. “Candidate Schedules.” 2 July 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
Obama Girl Jake Tapper. “Music Video Has a ‘Crush on Obama’.” 13 June 2007: ABC-News.go.com. Accessed 27 June 2008. The video had been seen 8.8 million times by July 2008. Obama Girl. “I Got a Crush… On Obama.” 13 June 2007: YouTube.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
2 July fundraising Jim Malone. “Obama Fundraising Suggests Close Race for Party Nominations.” Voice of America. 2 July 2007: VoANews.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
Oprah Winfrey endorsement Jeff Zeleny “Oprah Winfrey Hits Campaign Trail for Obama.” 9 December 2007: NYTimes.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
p. 50 94.6 percent white U.S. Census Bureau. “State & County QuickFacts.” 2 January 2008: Census.gov. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Iowa results CNN. “Iowa caucus turnout shatters record.” 3 January 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 2 July 2008. For 2004 turnout: Michael McDonald. “2004 Presidential Primary Turnout Rates.” 23 February 2008: GMU.edu. Accessed 1 July 2008. “37 field offices.” Evan Thomas. “Chapter 2: Back From the Dead.” In “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign.” 5 November 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 51 On this January night … hope Barack Obama. “Remarks of Senator Barack Obama: Iowa Caucus Night.” 3 January 2008: BarackObama.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
false hopes ABC News. “Transcript: ABC News/Facebook/WMUR Democratic Debate, Four Democratic Contenders Debate in New Hampshire.” 5 January 2008: ABCNews.go.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
choked up CNN. “Clinton chokes up, is applauded, at campaign stop.” 7 January 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
p. 52 New Hampshire results New York Times. “Primary Season Election Results.” 3 June 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
take a while Evan Thomas. “Chapter 1: How He Did It.” In “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign.” 5 November 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
Michigan results New York Times. “Primary Season Election Results.” 3 June 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Nevada results New York Times. “Primary Season Election Results.” 3 June 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
p. 53 Kucinich dropped out Mark Naymik and Molly Kavanoaugh. “Kucinich drops presidential bid.” 24 January 2008: Cleveland.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Obama on South Carolina Conferate flag: Barack Obama. “A More Perfect Union.” 18 March 2008: BarackObama.com. Accessed 1 July 2008. U.S. Census Bureau. State & County Quick-Facts. 2 January 2008: Census.gov. Accessed 1 July 2008.
South Carolina results CNN. “Exit Polls: South Carolina.” 26 January 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
campaign organizations Matt Stoller. “Some Campaign Observations.” 26 January 2008: OpenLeft.org. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Bill Clinton comment on South Carolina Jake Tapper. “Bubba: Obama Is Just Like Jesse Jackson.” 26 January 2008: ABCNews.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Kennedy endorsement Associated Press. “Kennedys endorse Obama.” 28 January 2008: MSN.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
MoveOn.org endorsement MoveOn.org. “MoveOn Endorsement Throws Progressive Weight Behind Barack Obama. 3.2 Million Members Nationwide Mobilize to Get Out the Progressive Vote for Senator Obama: Group Has Over 1.7 Million Members In Super Tuesday States.” 1 February 2008: MoveOn.org. Accessed 1 July 2008.
p. 54 Florida results New York Times. “Primary Season Election Results.” 3 June 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Edwards dropped out Julie Bosman and Jeff Zeleny “Edwards Drops Out of Democratic Race.” 30 January 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
delegates for nomination The number of delegates needed for nomination changed over the course of the campaign because of the disputed status of primary elections in Florida and Michigan. In the end, 2,117.5 delegates were required for nomination. CNN. “Election Center 2008.” 2 July 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 4 July 2008.
Super Tuesday results New York Times. “Primary Season Election Results.” 3 June 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 July 2008. Clinton $5 million loan Kate Snow and Teddy Davis. “Clinton Loaned Campaign $5 Million.” 6 February 2008: ABCNews.com. Accessed 4 July 2008.
p. 56 plagiarism allegation Jeff Zeleny. “An Obama Refrain Bears Echoes of a Governor’s Speeches.” 18 February 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
traditional Somali dress Celeste Katz and Michael Saul. “Dust up over Somali photo has Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton fighting hard.” 26 February 2008: DailyNews.com. Accessed 4 July 2008.
Senator Dodd endorsement Michael Powell and John Sullivan. “Dodd Endorses Obama for President.” 26 February 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
only a matter of time “No matter how you cut it, Obama will almost certainly end the primaries with a pledged-delegate lead, courtesy of all those landslides in February,” Jonathan Alter wrote in Newsweek on 4 March. Jonathan Alter. “Hillary’s Math Problem: Forget tonight. She could win 16 straight and still lose.” 4 March 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 2 July 2008. Stories of infighting in the Clinton campaign begin to appear. Peter Nicholas. No Title. Los Angeles Times. 3 May: LATimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008. See Peter Baker and Jim Rutenberg. “The Long Road to a Clinton Exit: After a cascading series of defeats in February, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s three-month effort to salvage her campaign failed.” 8 June 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
John McCain clinched Michelle R Smith. “Clinton wins Rhode Island; McCain secures nomination.” March 5, 2008: Boston.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
p. 57 Davis joins Rezko partnership Tim Novak. “Obama’s letters for Rezko, Not a Favor? As a state senator, he went to bat for now-indicted developer’s deal.” 13 June 2007: Sun-Times.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
help people in his district Tim Novak. “Obama’s letters for Rezko, Not a Favor? As a state senator, he went to bat for now-indicted developer’s deal.” 13 June 2007: SunTimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
Rezko connections Chris Fusco, David McKinney, Tim Novak and Abdon M. Pallasch. “Obama explains Rezko relationship to Sun-Times.” 16 March 2008: SunTimes.com. Accessed 4 July 2008.
totaled about $250,000 Chris Fusco, David McKinney, Tim Novak and Abdon M. Pallasch. “Obama explains Rezko relationship to Sun-Times.” 16 March 2008: SunTimes.com. Accessed 4 July 2008. See Sarah Wheaton. “Obama Elaborates on Rezko Relationship.” 14 March 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
p. 58 best price he could get Timothy J. Burger. “Obama Bought Home Without Rezko Discount, Seller Says (Update1).” 18 February 2008: Bloomberg.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
bought one-sixth of the lot Dave McKinney and Chris Fusco. “Obama on Rezko deal: It was a mistake.” 5 November 2006: SunTimes.com. Accessed 23 June 2008.
boneheaded mistake Tim Novak. “Obama’s letters for Rezko, Not a Favor? As a state senator, he went to bat for now-indicted developer’s deal.” 13 June 2007: SunTimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
give donations to charity Just one person linked to Rezko, financier and Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg, contributed to Obama’s Presidential campaign. Kenneth P. Vogel. “Obama releases names of Rezko-linked donors.” 17 March 2008: Politico.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
convicted on 16 counts Bob Secter and Jeff Coen. “Rezko convicted of corruption.” 4 June 2008: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 2 July 2008. He went to prison immediately. WLS-TV “Political fundraiser found guilty on 16 counts: Rezko begins serving time immediately.” 5 June 2008: ABC.Go.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
p. 59 chickens home to roost Brian Ross and Rehab El-Buri. “Obama’s Pastor: God Damn America.” 13 March 2008: ABCNews.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
said he was not present Barack Obama. “On My Faith and My Church.” 14 March 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
p. 60 choice … not this time Barack Obama. “A More Perfect Union” 18 March 2008: Barack-Obama.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
p. 61 Bittergate Allison Keyes. “Obama Catches Flak for Remarks on Working Class.” NPR April 12, 2008: NPR.org. Accessed 27 June 2008.
16 April ABC News debate New York Times. “Transcript: Democratic Debate in Philadelphia.” 16 April 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
valued member of the … community Mike Dorning and Rick Pearson. “Daley: Don’t tar Obama for Ayers.” 17 April 2008: TRB.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
bombing public buildings Brent Staples. “The Oldest Rad.” 30 September 2001: NY-Times.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
p. 62 organized an event Joanna Weiss. “How Obama and the radical became news: Story highlights the path from blog to mainstream.” 18 April 2008: Boston.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
notion … doesn’t make much sense New York Times. “Transcript: Democratic Debate in Philadelphia.” 16 April 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
game … smarter than that New York Times. “Transcript: Democratic Debate in Philadelphia.” 16 April 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
Clinton needed Jonathan Alter. “Hillary’s New Math Problem: Tuesday’s big wins? The delegate calculus just got worse.” 5 March 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
Pennsylvania results New York Times. “Primary Season Election Results.” 3 June 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
Rev. Wright on AIDS and 9/11 Rev. Jeremiah Wright. “Transcript: Speech to National Press Club.” 28 April 2008: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
bunch of rants Kathy Kiely and David Jackson. “Obama breaks with former pastor. Candidate cites rants on U.S. role in terror, AIDS.” 29 April 2008: USAToday.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
p. 63 declined to concede Mark Silva. “Obama defeats Clinton in North Carolina.” 6 May 2008: ChicagoTribune.com. Accessed 1 July 2008.
black man stealing my show Scott Helman. “Obama tagged with comments of another cleric: Priest mocked Clinton display of emotions.” 31 May 2008: Boston.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
answer for everything CNN. “Obama quits church, citing controversies.” 31 May 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
p. 64 more delegates than Clinton CNN. “Florida, Michigan get all delegates, but each gets half vote.” 1 June 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 3 July 2008. See Jesse Stanchak. “The New Math.” 1 June 2008: Slate.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
be the Democratic nominee CNN. “Obama: I will be the Democratic nominee.” 4 June 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
stop taking money from lobbyists Nedra Pickler and Jim Kuhnhenn. “Obama keeps Dean at DNC, bans lobbyist money.” 5 June 2008: News.Yahoo.com. Accessed 2 July 2008
for Barack Obama CNN. “Clinton endorses Obama, calls for party unity.” 7 June 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 3 July 2008.
Unity, NH rally CNN. “Obama, Clinton to promote unity in Unity.” 27 June 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
p. 65 raised over $295 million Federal Election Commission. “FEC Candidate Summary Reports.” 2 July 2008: SDRDC.com Accessed 2 July 2008.
public financing … is broken Jonathan D. Salant, “Obama Won’t Accept Public Money in Election Campaign.” 19 June 2008: Bloomberg.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
decline public funds Jonathan D. Salant, “Obama Won’t Accept Public Money in Election Campaign.” 19 June 2008: Bloomberg.com. Accessed 27 June 2008.
influence of special interests Obama. The Audacity of Hope. 134.
would be publicly funded Adam Aigner-Treworgy and Mark Murray. “McCain to accept public financing.” 19 June 2008: Firstread.MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
p. 66 let’s go win the election Barack Obama. “Speech to Campaign Staff and Volunteers.” Early June 2008: BarackObama.com. Accessed 2 July 2008.
p. 68 led national polls Pollster.com. “2008 National Presidential General Election: McCain vs Obama.” 5 November 2008: Pollster.com. Accessed 14 November 2008.
FightTheSmears.com Sam Graham-Felsen. “Take Action and Fight the Smears.” 12 June 2008: My.BarackObama.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
Obama Organizing Fellows Peter Slevin. “Obama Campaign Dispatching Thousands.” 13 June 2008: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
June fundraising Suzanne Goldenberg. “McCain eclipsed as TV anchors follow Obama’s foreign trip.” 18 July 2008: Guardian.co.uk. Accessed 19 November 2008. Third party candidates, who played significant roles in the 2000 and 1992 presidential contests among others, attracted little support. The nominees included Independent Ralph Nader, Libertarian Bob Barr, Green Cynthia McKinney, Chuck Baldwin for the Constitution Party, defeated Republican nominee Ron Paul for the Louisiana Taxpayers Party and, remarkably, Alan Keyes for America’s Independent Party, gained little support. Nader: David Ryan Palmer. “Get to know the third parties on the ballot.” 3 November 2008: MorningSun.net. Accessed 15 November 2008. Barr: Raffi Khatchadourian. “The Third Man: Bob Barr’s Libertarian run for the White House.” 27 October 2008: NewYorker.com. Accessed 15 November 2008. McKinney: David Ryan Palmer. “Get to know the third parties on the ballot.” 3 November 2008: MorningSun.net. Accessed 15 November 2008. Baldwin: Steve Kraske. 26 April 2008: KCStar.com. Accessed 15 November. Paul: David Ryan Palmer. “Get to know the third parties on the ballot.” 3 November 2008: MorningSun.net. Accessed 15 November 2008. Keyes: “The 2008 Election: A Winnowing Season.” 3 November 2008: AlanKeyes.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
knew enough about world affairs David Espo. “Obama’s Europe, Middle East Trip Marks First High-Profile Step Onto World Stage.” Associated Press. 18 July 2008: Huffington-Post.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
p. 69 media accompanied the frontrunner Itinerary: Sunlen Miller. “Obama Plays Down Significance of Foreign Trip.” 27 July 2008: ABCNews.com. Accessed 19 November 2008. Talea Miller. “Obama Trip Attracting Media Circus, Criticism from McCain Camp.” 18 July 2008: PBS.org. Accessed 19 November 2008.
This is our time HuffingtonPost.com. “Obama Berlin Speech: See Video, Photos, Full Speech Transcript.” 24 July 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 19 November 2008. the real Obama JohnMcCain.com. “Celeb.” 30 July 2008: YouTube.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
“Celebrity” ad Broadcast states: Alexander Mooney “McCain ad compares Obama to Britney Spears, Paris Hilton.” 30 July 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 19 November 2008. Transcript: Joe Miller. “Obama’s Celebrity Cred: A new McCain ad calls Obama a celebrity (true) who says he’ll raise taxes on electricity (false).” 30 July 2008: FactCheck.org. Accessed 19 November 2008.
Russian incursion into Georgia Elisabeth Bumiller and Michael Falcone. “Candidates’ Reactions to Georgia Conflict Offer Hints at Style on Foreign Affairs.” 9 August 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 1 December 2008.
within two or three percentage points Pollster.com. “2008 National Democratic Presidential Primary.” 3 June 2008: Pollster.com. Accessed 3 July 2008. Accessed 19 November 2008.
p. 70 network newscaster opinions James Rainey. “In study, evidence of liberal-bias bias. Cable talking heads accuse broadcast networks of liberal bias —but a think tank finds that ABC, NBC and CBS were tougher on Barack Obama than on John McCain in recent weeks.” 27 July 2008: LATimes.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
wrinkly, white-haired guy David Saltonstall. “Paris Hilton’s new attack ad fires back at ‘world’s oldest celebrity’—McCain.” 6 August 2008: NYDailyNews.com. Video: 5 August 2008: FunnyOrDie.com. Accessed 17 November 2008.
jumped to number one Jerome Corsi. The Obama Nation. 1 August 2008: Amazon.com. Accessed 20 November 2008. Bestseller: Jim Rutenberg and Julie Bosman. “Book Attacking Obama Hopes to Repeat ’04 Anti-Kerry Feat.” 12 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
debuted at number five David Freddoso. The Case Against Barack Obama. 4 August 2008: Amazon.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
bulk purchases The New York Times. “Hardcover Nonfiction” 24 August 2008: NYTImes.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
charges by Freddoso David Freddoso. The Case Against Barack Obama. 2008: Regnery. De facto infanticide claim: Jess Henig. “Obama and ‘Infanticide:’ The facts about Obama’s votes against ‘Born Alive’ bills in Illinois.” 25 August 2008: FactCheck.org. Accessed 18 November 2008.
p. 71 cut from the same cloth Christopher Wills, Associated Press. “Two books, two styles, one target: Obama.” 15 August 2008: Boston.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Unfit for Publication Obama for America. Unfit for Publication: 15 August 2008: FightTheS-mears.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Traditional media was interested Google News. “The Obama Nation.” 15 October 2008: Google.com. Accessed 18 November 2008. Google News. “Unfit for Command.” 19 November 2008: Google.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
Blogs were obsessed Google Blog Search. “The Obama Nation” 19 November 2008: Google.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.“Unfit for Command.” 15 October 2008: Google.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
cut to about three percent nationwide Pollster.com. “2008 National Presidential General Election: McCain vs Obama.” 5 November 2008: Pollster.com. Accessed 14 November 2008.
Obama on Biden MSNBC. “Obama chooses Biden as running mate: Foreign Relations Committee chairman has globe-trotting credentials.” 25 August 2008: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 24 November 2008.
p. 73 not ready to be President Adam Nahourney and Jeff Zeleny “Obama Chooses Biden as Running Mate.” 23 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Michelle Obama speech Cameron Brown, Gabriel Dance, Jonathan Ellis, Ben Gerst, Tom Jackson, Magdalena Sharpe, and Sarah Wheaton. “Transcript: Michelle Obama’s ‘One Nation.’” 25 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008. Video see: “Michelle Obama’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention.” 25 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Senator Clinton speech Hillary Rodham Clinton. “Remarks as Prepared for Delivery.” 26 August 2008: DemConvention.com. Accessed 18 November 2008. Video see: Cameron Brown, Gabriel Dance, Jonathan Ellis, Ben Gerst, Tom Jackson, Magdalena Sharpe, and Sarah Wheaton “Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention.” 26 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
p. 74 Bill Clinton speech Bill Clinton. “Bill Clinton.” 27 August 2008: DemConvention.com. Accessed 18 November 2008. Video: Cameron Brown, Gabriel Dance, Jonathan Ellis, Ben Gerst, Tom Jackson, Magdalena Sharpe, and Sarah Wheaton. “Bill Clinton’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention.” 26 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Mile High Stadium acceptance Many attendees waited much of the day to clear security checkpoints in lines that snaked for miles along elevated highways around the stadium. The stage set, a portico of Grecian columns reminiscent of an arcade at the White House, was toned down several times in response to accusations of hubris made in the “Celebrity” advertisement and associated criticisms. The night before the event, chief strategist David Axelrod ordered the lights dimmed and additional flags set behind the podium to subdue the scene further. Evan Thomas. “Chapter 5. Center Stage: Obama’s aides worried the Clintons might steal the show. McCain revved up his campaign with an impulsive choice—Sarah Palin.” In “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign.” 5 November 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 15 November 2008. Nonetheless, the McCain campaign derided the stage set as a “Barackopolis,” and reporters picked up on the criticism. Kate Linthicum. “John McCain derides Barack Obama’s” 28 August 2008: LATimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Obama Acceptance Speech Barack Obama. “Barack Obama, Illinois.” 28 August 2008: Dem-Convention.com. Accessed 18 November 2008. Video: Cameron Brown, Gabriel Dance, Jonathan Ellis, Ben Gerst, Tom Jackson, Magdalena Sharpe, and Sarah Wheaton. “Bill Clinton’s Speech at the Democratic National Convention.” 26 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
p. 76 McCain announces Palin as running mate Michael Cooper and Elisabeth Bumiller. “Alaskan Is McCain’s Choice; First Woman on G.O.P Ticket.” 29 August 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Audience for Palin’s speech Nielsen Wire. “Palin Triggers RNC Ratings Spike.” 4 September 2008: 4 September 2008: Nielsen.com. Accessed 18 November 2008.
Palin’s acceptance speech CQ Transcriptions. “Palin’s Speech at the Republican National Convention.” 3 September 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 19 November 2008. Video: Huffington Post. “Sarah Palin RNC Convention Speech.” 3 September 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 19 November 2008. Gravina Island bridge: Wikipedia. “Gravina Island Bridge.” 17 November 2008: Wikipedia.org. Accessed 19 November 2008.
p. 77 McCain will be known as John McBrilliant Andrew Malcolm. “Holy Limbaugh! Sarah Palin turns Rush to mush over the McCain ticket.” 4 September 2008: LATimes.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
McCain acceptance speech Cameron Brown, Gabriel Dance, Jonathan Ellis, Ben Gerst, Tom Jackson, Magdalena Sharpe, and Sarah Wheaton. “John McCain’s Speech at the Republican National Convention.” 4 September 2008: NYTimes.com. September 4, 2008. Accessed 19 November 2008. Video: NYTimes.com. Accessed 19 November 2008.
Enthusiasm for McCain jumped Pollster.com. “2008 National Presidential General Election: McCain vs Obama.” 5 November 2008: Pollster.com. Accessed 14 November 2008.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac collapse Ken Sweet. Government Seizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac. Sunday September 7: FoxBusiness.com. Accessed 14 November 2008.
p. 78 Lehman Brothers bankrupt Sam Mamudi. “Lehman folds with record $613 billion debt.” 15 September 2008: MarketWatch.com. Accessed 24 November 2008.
Poland GDP Wikipedia. “List of countries by GDP (PPP)” 17 November 2008: Wikipedia.org. Accessed 24 November 2008.
Merrill Lynch acquired Andrew Ross Sorkin. “Lehman Files for Bankruptcy; Merrill Is Sold.” 14 September 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 14 November 2008.
fundamentals of our economy are strong HuffingtonPost.com. “McCain On ‘Black Monday’: Fundamentals Of Our Economy Are Still Strong.” 15 September 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
what economy are you talking about … meant American workers Evan Thomas. “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign. Center Stage: Obama’s aides worried the Clintons might steal the show. McCain revved up his campaign with an impulsive choice—Sarah Palin.” 6 November 2008. Newsweek.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 79 Paulson proposal FoxNews.com “McCain Suspends Campaign to Help With Bailout.” 24 September 2008: FoxNews.com. Accessed 15 November 2008. Paulson plan: Department of the Treasury. “Text of Draft Proposal for Bailout Plan.” 20 September 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
more than one thing at once CNN. “McCain, Obama headed to Washington for bailout talks.” 25 September 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
Washington Mutual Savings Bank collapsed Eric Dash and Andrew Ross Sorkin. “Government Seizes WaMu and Sells Some Assets.” 25 September 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 1 December 2008.
broke up in acrimony Fox News. “Bailout Talks Disintegrate Into Verbal Brawl; Fate Uncertain.” 26 September 2008: FoxNews.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 80 Freddie Mac paid Rick Davis Jackie Calmes and David D. Kirkpatrick. “McCain Aide’s Firm Was Paid by Freddie Mac.” 23 September 2008: NYTimes.com. See Keith Epstein. “A Federal Probe of Fannie and Freddie: The mortgage giants have received grand-jury subpoenas on accounting and governance matters as the FBI widens its financial probe.” 30 September 2008: BusinessWeek.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
putting something in his Metamucil Huffington Post. “John McCain Cancels Letterman Appearance, Keith Olbermann Fills In.” 24 September 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 81 Obama and McCain debate CQ Transcriptions. The First Presidential Debate. 26 September 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 82 Obama the winner Rebecca Sinderbrand. “Round 1 in debates goes to Obama, poll says.” 27 September 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
House rejected Paulson’s plan U.S. House. “Final Vote Results for Roll Call 674.” 29 September 2008: House.gov. Accessed 15 November 2008.
worst single-day drop in two decades Vikas Bajaj and Michael M. Grynbaum. “For Stocks, Worst Single-Day Drop in Two Decades.” 29 September 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
in lock step Paulson’s plan finally was approved on 3 October after the addition of about $150 billion in tax credits and deductions to woo holdout legislators. David M. Herszenhorn. “Bailout Plan Wins Approval; Democrats Vow Tighter Rules.” 3 October 2008: NY-Times.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
jet didn’t sell Anne E. Kornblut. “Plane Not Sold on eBay” 1 September 2008: Washington-Post.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 83 Bridge to Nowhere Yereth Rosen. “Palin ‘bridge to nowhere’ line angers many Alaskans.” 1 September 2008: Reuters.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
Bush Doctrine Charlie Gibson. ABC News. “EXCERPTS: Charlie Gibson Interviews Sarah Palin. Republican VP Candidate Speaks with ABC News’ Charlie Gibson in Exclusive Interview. Sarah Palin on ‘the Bush Doctrine.’” 11 September 2008: ABCNews.Go.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
p. 84 I’m all about … not support this Katie Couric. “One-On-One With Sarah Palin: CBS Evening News Anchor Katie Couric Interviews Alaska’s Governor On The Ailing Economy.” 24 September 2008: CBSNews.com. Accessed 15 November 2008.
enormous interest David Bauder (Associated Press. “Vice Presidential Debate Ratings: Early Numbers 42% Higher Than First Presidential Debate.” 3 October 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
Biden the winner Mark Preston. “Analysis: Palin gets back on track, but Biden wins debate.” 3 October 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
If BS were currency Kathleen Parker. “Palin Problem: She’s out of her league.” 26 September 2008: NationalReview.com. Accessed 1 December 2008.
p. 85 a fatal cancer Danny Shea. “David Brooks: Sarah Palin ‘Represents A Fatal Cancer To The Republican Party’” 8 October 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 1 December 2008.
What on earth Christopher Buckley. “Sorry, Dad, I’m Voting for Obama.” 10 October 2008: TheDailyBeast.com. Letterman, for his part, was merciless. McCain’s recent visit to New York to introduce Palin to world leaders at the United Nations, he said, was like “take-your-daughter-to-work day.” David Bauder (Associated Press). “Letterman Attacks McCain Day 2: ‘I Feel Like An Ugly Date’” 25 September 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
palling around with terrorists CNN. “Fact Check: Is Obama ‘palling around with terrorists’?” 5 October 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
p. 86 Off with his head! Evan Thomas. “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign: The Final Days: Obama was leading in the polls, even in red states like Virginia. But McCain almost seemed to glory in being the underdog.” 6 November 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
hadn’t heard them Michael Falcone. “Palin Calls Reported Attacks ‘Atrocious and Unacceptable.’ 20 October 2008: NYTimes.com.
that one ABC News. “Debate Verdict: John McCain, Barack Obama Exchange Blows, No Knockouts.” 8 October 2008: ABCNews.go.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
54 Obama 30 McCain Paul Steinhauser. “Obama picks up second debate win, poll says.” 8 October 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
unlawfully abused her power Matt Apuzzo. “Troopergate Report: Palin ‘Unlawfully Abused Her Authority.’” 10 October 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
cleared of any legal wrongdoing Lisa Demer. “Palin says report vindicates her. Governor offers no apologies for her role in ‘Tasergate.’ 12 October 2008: ADN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
p. 87 a decent family man Secret service: Evan Thomas. “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign: The Great Debates: McCain bridled at reducing his opinions to sound bites. Obama prepped as if he were taking the bar exam—nothing was left to chance.” 6 November 2008. Newsweek.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. Minnesota rally: Newsweek.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. Video of rally: TPM. “McCain: Be respectful, Obama is a decent man. *CROWD BOOS!*” 10 October 2008: YouTube.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
McCain decided to avoid attacks Evan Thomas. “Secrets of the 2008 Campaign: The Great Debates: McCain bridled at reducing his opinions to sound bites. Obama prepped as if he were taking the bar exam—nothing was left to chance.” 6 November 2008: Newsweek.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
We need to know …_Justice Department Russell Goldman. “Barack Obama, John McCain Get Feisty in Final Presidential Debate Before Election Day.” 16 October 2008: ABCNews.go.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
campaigned in Toledo, Ohio Jake Tapper. “‘Spread the Wealth’?” 14 October 2008: ABC-News.com. Accessed 25 November 2008.
Joe wants … working Americans Commission on Presidential Debates. “The Third McCain-Obama Presidential Debate.” 15 October 2008: Debates.org. Accessed 25 November 2008.
p. 88 CNN’s post-debate survey Paul Steinhauser. “Poll: Debate watchers say Obama wins.” October 2008: CNN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
Obama’s plan Robert Barnes. “Joe the Plumber: Not a Licensed Plumber.” 16 October 2008: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 25 November 2008.
Is there … this way Pam Spaulding. “Video and transcript of Powell’s endorsement; Barack Obama’s response.” 19 October 2008: PamsHouseBlend.com. Accessed 25 November 2008. Photo: Platon. “Service.” 29 September 2008: NewYorker.com.
p. 89 We need … transformational qualities MSNBC. “Powell endorses Obama for president. Republican ex-secretary of state calls Democrat ‘transformational figure.’” 19 October 2008: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. Transcript:
p. 90 three million people Greg Sargent. “Obama Raises Over $150 Million In September.” 19 October 2008: TalkingPointsMemo.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. A later study found that because of repeat donations Obama received about the same fraction of contributions from individuals who gave less than $200 in total as George W. Bush and John Kerry: 24 percent compared to 25 percent and 20 percent respectively. McCain raised 21 percent of his funds from donors who gave less than $200. At the other end of spectrum, donors who gave $1,000 or more accounted for 47 percent of the funds raised by Obama, 60 percent of Bush’s, 56 percent of Kerry’s, and 59 percent of those raised by McCain. Michael Luo. “Study: Many Obama Small Donors Really Weren’t.” 24 November 2008: NYTimes.com.
margin of the campaign Mark Murray. “Poll: Obama opens biggest lead over McCain: Dem leads rival by 10 points among registered voters in NBC/WSJ survey.” 23 October 2008: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
clothes for her husband Jeanne Cummings. “RNC shells out $150K for Palin fashion.” 22 October 2008: Politico.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
pay for some items Newsweek. “Hackers and Spending Sprees.” 5 November 2008. Newsweek.com. Accessed 5 December 2008.
extravagant to many “Wasilla Hillbillies looting Neiman Marcus from coast to coast” said one Republican staff person, in a comment that was widely reported. Sam Stein. “Palin Clothes Spending Has Dems Salivating, Republicans Disgusted. 22 October 2008: Huffington-Post.com. Slideshow: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. Subsequent reports showed the R.N.C. spent an additional $110,000 on hair and makeup consultants for Palin. Michael Luo. “McCain Campaign Spent $110,000 on Palin’s Stylists.” 4 December 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 5 December 2008.
p. 91 For the first time … positive one Mark Murray. “Poll: Obama opens biggest lead over McCain: Dem leads rival by 10 points among registered voters in NBC/WSJ survey.” 23 October 2008: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
23 to 25 October Daniel Nasaw “Obama pauses campaign to visit ailing grandmother.” 21 October 2008: Guardian.co.uk. Madelyn Dunham died on 3 November. Shailagh Murray. “Obama’s Grandmother Dies.” 3 November 2008: WashingtonPost.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. Sunrise, Florida Associated Press. “Bill Clinton heralds Obama as ‘America’s future’ at Fla. Rally.” 30 October 2008: CBC.ca. Accessed 25 November 2008.
watched the program David Bauder, Associated Press. “Barack Obama Infomercial Ratings: 33.6 Million Watch Across All Networks.” 30 October 2008: HuffingtonPost.com. Accessed 16 November 2008. Video: Obama for America. “American Stories, American Solutions: 30 Minute Special.” 29 October 2008: YouTube.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
p. 92 Kissimmee, Florida Jim Stratton. “Barack Obama, Bill Clinton rally for crowd of 35,000 in Kissimmee.” 30 October 2008: OrlandoSentinel.com. Accessed 25 November 2008.
distribution channels Satellite channel: Ben Smith. “The Obama Channel.” 1 October 2008: Politico.com. Video games: Jake Tapper. “Obama Advertising Within a Video Game.” 14 October 2008: ABCNews.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
actually voted The Economist. “The ground campaign. Obama’s earnest army: Barack Obama’s get-out-the-vote machine is bigger, faster and smarter. 23 October 2008: The-Economist.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
allowed to vote Leslie Wayne. “Party Lawyers Ready to Keep an Eye on the Polls.” 27 October 2008: NYTimes.com. Accessed 1 December 2008.
p. 93 same week in 2004 Associated Press. “Campaigns uncork get-out-the-vote operations. With just two days, most polls show Barack Obama ahead of John McCain.” 2 November 2008: MSNBC.MSN.com. Accessed 16 November 2008.
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