Barack Obama Rises In the Polls—In Brazil!

AP–Mayoral candidate Claudio Henrique dos Anjos poses for a photo in front of one of his campaign posters in Belford Roxo in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008. Claudio Henrique “Barack Obama” is just one of at least eight candidates in Brazil’s upcoming municipal elections who has officially taken on the Illinois senator’s name, as a quirky Brazilian election law allows candidates to use any name they wish on the ballot, as long as it isn’t deemed offensive. Dos Anjos, who would be the first black mayor of Belford Roxo, draws parallels between his candidacy and that of the original Obama. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

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Quote of the Day

Instead of just a quote today, I am posting the historical text version of the acceptance speech of Democratic Presidential Candidate, Barack Obama, which was recited on August 28, 2008:

“To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation.

With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for presidency of the United States.

Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially the one who traveled the farthest — a champion for working Americans and an inspiration to my daughters and yours — Hillary Rodham Clinton. To President Bill Clinton, who made last night the case for change as only he can make it; to Ted Kennedy, who embodies the spirit of service; and to the next vice president of the United States, Joe Biden, I thank you. I am grateful to finish this journey with one of the finest statesmen of our time, a man at ease with everyone from world leaders to the conductors on the Amtrak train he still takes home every night.

To the love of my life, our next first lady, Michelle Obama, and to Malia and Sasha — I love you so much, and I’m so proud of you.

Four years ago, I stood before you and told you my story — of the brief union between a young man from Kenya and a young woman from Kansas who weren’t well off or well-known, but shared a belief that in America, their son could achieve whatever he put his mind to.

It is that promise that has always set this country apart — that through hard work and sacrifice, each of us can pursue our individual dreams but still come together as one American family, to ensure that the next generation can pursue their dreams as well.