Obama’s Concession Speech

Kenneth W. Chandler

While I believe in and am inspired by the presumptive Democratic nominee, I in no way believe he has the Presidency locked up. I am preemptively writing a condensed version of the speech for which I hope do not have to hear, but am prepared for should he not heed his own words and should his followers not engage in the process.

Good evening my fellow Americans. I would like to congratulate President-elect John McCain on his well run campaign, his statesmanship and his undeniable duty to our country. I have no doubts that he will lead with honor and integrity and I look forward to working with him in redefining our nation’s stature united rather than divided.

The Important (Neglected) Elections

Lewis C. Miller

This year, as important as reclaiming the White House is to Democrats, it is of much greater importance for the future of the country that the party secures an expanded majority in both houses of Congress. In the 2006 midterm elections, frustrated Americans voted Democrats back into the majority of both houses for the first time in over a decade. However, that majority has unfortunately not been substantial enough to successfully address many issues of concern to Americans, arguably the two most prominent being the war in Iraq and the Bush economic policies favoring the super-wealthy.