Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Seeking A President Who Gives Goose Bumps? So's Obama

For this weeks blog post, I read a column from The New York Times. The writer, Maureen Dowd, writes a conversation between Senator Obama and the fictional president from the show "West Wing", Jed Bartlet. Before writing Dowd consulted the creator of the show to make sure that President Bartlet sounded authentic, which I think he does. Bartlet and Obama's conversation is about the ongoing campaign and the recent blows the senator's campaign has taken. Throughout the editorial, Obama is seeking advice from the all knowing Bartlet, which is extremely difficult because of the President's sarcasm and humor. Through the writing, you can tell that Dowd is a big Obama supporter and dislikes McCain's VP pick, Sarah Palin. At one point Dowd says about her,"It's not bad enough she's forcing her own daughter into a loveless marriage...she wants the rest of us to guide our daughters in the same direction too?" I thought that this column was very humorous and entertaining, but I doubt it one who supports McCain would find it as funny. Also, it would be helpful if one watched "West Wing" but not necessary. It brings up good points against McCain and Palin, and although short, gets very heated. It's obvious Dowd is very passionate about the election. The last piece of advice that Bartlet gives Obama is something he says frequentlly on the show, "Break's over." "Seeking a President Who Gives Goose Bumps? So's Obama." Editorial. The New York Times: Sunday Opinions. 21 Sept. 2008: 10.

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