The Inauguration (1)
Today worldwide only one story can be the top news item – the inauguration of America’s 44th and first black president. So, just a reminder ….
I first blogged about Barack Obama on 12 April 2004 [see that posting here]. I blogged 11 times on the Illinois Senate race won by Obama on 4 November 2004. In my last posting on the election, I wrote:
“I was delighted to see Barack Obama become the junior senator for Illinois and the only black member of the new Senate. This blog has been tracking his progress for many months. He is an able and inspiring politician who is destined to go far and maybe even as far as the White House one day.”
On 17 December 2006, I did a posting in which I opined as follows:
“In an article in today’s “Observer” newspaper, reference is made to Maureen Dowd, a “New York Times” columnist, who has dubbed the possible battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as ‘Hillzilla vs Obambi’, implying that the newcomer will be crushed by Clinton’s experience and money. Don’t you believe it. There is a desperate desire in the USA for an exciting new face and right now Obama does not need money to win publicity.”
Since Obama declared his candidacy, I followed him every step of the way and blogged about him every step of the way. I’ve read both his books: “Dreams From My Father” [my review here] and “The Audacity Of Hope” [my review here].
So I guess you could say that I’m fan of Barack Obama. Like many millions all around the world, today I’ll be watching the inauguration ceremony live on television.