Posts Tagged ‘Obama’

Green Inaugural Ball brings down the house

Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Chatting with some of the camera crews. ph: Linus Chen

Chatting with some of the camera crews. ph: Linus Chen

The Green Inaugural Ball ambiance at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

The Green Inaugural Ball ambiance at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

The 5-minute rev-the-crowd-up stump speech

The 5-minute rev-the-crowd-up stump speech

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That gorgeous purple silk beaded dress is by Carasan.
Fellow Udallers: Tristan, Linus and I.

Fellow Udallers: Tristan, Linus and I.

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Udall Scholars make good arm candy: Suzanne, Linus and I
Clef brings down the house.

Clef brings down the house.

Double vision. Sneaking in a book op. Thanks Linus!

Double vision. Sneaking in a book op. Thanks Linus!

Summer Rayne Oakes in Carasan & Holter Graham in kilt.

Summer Rayne Oakes in Carasan & Holter Graham in kilt.

Holter sporting his Scottish regalia

Holter sporting his Scottish regalia

Holter Graham & Annie Howell

Holter Graham & Annie Howell

Wy Clef knows how to pump up a crowd

Wy Clef knows how to pump up a crowd


Man, I wish I could have stayed in D.C. for all the inauguration festivities, but took an early flight home today. I could have used a few days catching up with friends, but the Green Inaugural Ball was packed with familiar faces. I got to catch up with a bunch of friends from The Summit - (Eben, Ben H., Elliot, Brett, Garrett, and Graham to be exact). Yah, you can tell some good friendships were forged there. And of course saw the Discovery peeps and some fellow Udall Scholars – like Tristan and Linus. 

I spoke at the event and got to plug Powershift 09 and the Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Bill that is currently being addressed in the House and Senate. I’m waiting for the FOX News piece to come out. The reporter casually mentioned O’Reilly and I inadvertently told him that, “I would eat Bill O’Reilly alive.” It’ll be a total hoot if they actually slip that one in there.

 

From The Talk Radio News

Brooklyn streets light up after Obama’s Victory

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Silvani and I headed to the streets after Obama’s victory only to find Bedford Avenue in euphoric celebration. Dancing, singing, and embracing all took place in the middle of the streets. Cars and buses detoured around the crowds. Chants of “Yes We Can,” “Obama! Obama!,” “USA!,” and the National Anthem filled the air. What an emotional uplift! Here is just a taste of the scene (video below).

OBAMA WINS PENNSYLVANIA!

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

I left for Pennsylvania to vote this morning. My grandmother just called me to tell me that Obama has won Pennsylvania. Twenty-one electoral votes. The results aren’t in on CNN yet, so I am hoping she is right!