Obama
On Obama: The hunt for a 'Golden Ticket'
by Shannon Aud, CT news reporter
Wednesday, November 19, 2008; 11:20 PM
The swearing-in of President-elect Barack Obama may still be months away, but the event that typically draws people from all over the country to Washington, D.C. will instead force many to view the historic ceremony on television.
Letter: Legalize marijuana to help the economy
by Letter to the editor
Monday, November 17, 2008; 9:05 PM
Underneath the "hips" and "hoorays" being shouted across the world as America elects our first president who happens to be black, a ball of tumbleweed rolls down from the silent, dusty Wall Street to Main Street in Blacksburg. Economists say we face the greatest economic challenge since the Great Depression.
Column: While Obama's victory gives hope, really challenges remain
by Dennis Frenier, CT Columnist
Friday, November 14, 2008; 12:00 AM
I witnessed history last Tuesday; the first mostly black president of the United States -- since Barack Obama is, in fact, half Caucasian -- was elected by more than half of the people who voted in the election.
Column: During historic election, youth showed their mettle
by Ryan Kirwan, Regular Columnist
Wednesday, November 12, 2008; 10:25 PM
Last Tuesday, the world witnessed history -- a historic event many people never expected to occur, especially not within their lifetime. I will admit to having my own doubts about the direction and intentions of the American people. I am proud to say I believe a bit of that faith has been and will continue to be restored.
Column: Reasoning behind NObama on CT's post-election coverage
by Cate Summers, CT public editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2008; 12:00 AM
By now everyone knows that Barack Obama is our new president-elect. And I think it's safe to say that everyone knew this before the CT hit campus on the morning of Nov. 5.
Letter: Let's talk seriously about issues facing our nation
by Letter to the editor
Monday, November 10, 2008; 10:11 PM
The 2008 election has been decided and the American people have chosen Barack Obama to be the next president of the United States. However, there are still those who want to continue to paint him as a foreign object with "un-American" ideas. Let's cut to the chase.
Gubernatorial hopeful sees blue future in Va
by Zach Crizer, CT news reporter
Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 10:06 PM
Speaking with the Collegiate Times via phone from a rally yesterday in Charlottesville, Democratic state Senator Creigh Deeds said Mark Warner and Barack Obama are laying a positive groundwork for the Democratic party in Virginia.
Letter: As Americans, we should all support Obama
by Letter to the editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 9:24 PM
I can honestly say that I am disappointed with this election. I am by no means, however, unlike many others, upset because of the turnout. I feel that regardless of which way I voted, I am glad that I got the chance to vote, and the chance to participate in such a huge, history-making election. I say that I am disappointed because immediately after 11 p.m. last night I sat and watched people be ... very unpatriotic.
Letter: Both candidates handled outcome with class
by Letter to the editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 9:22 PM
My husband and I are both under 30, Virginia Tech alums and avid watchers of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Can you guess who we voted for?
Column: Personal preferences aside, Obama needs our support
by Kevin Gillispie, CT Regular Columnist
Wednesday, November 5, 2008; 9:12 PM
Despite what the Pennsylvania chapter of the Black Panthers may believe, coercion is not a means of necessity. Our elections, and the periodic transfer of power they represent, will happen because the great majority of the people wish it so. (Did they really think standing outside of a polling place in black leather wielding a baton would go unchallenged?)
Virginia girds for electoral battle
by Candace Sipos, CT politics editor
Monday, November 3, 2008; 9:32 PM
The state that was once barely touched by presidential candidates may determine who moves into the White House, with southwest Virginia's preference swaying the polls.
Tech, surrounding area give big to political campaign
by Meg Miller & Shannon Aud, CT news staff
Friday, October 31, 2008; 12:07 AM
College campuses are known for being politically charged environments -- on the Virginia Tech campus it is easy to spot Barack Obama and John McCain paraphernalia almost everywhere.
Candidates proffer different higher-ed plans
by Candace Sipos, CT politics editor
Friday, October 31, 2008; 12:00 AM
Higher education may have flown under the radar amidst the handful of top issues the presidential candidates are debating.
Letter: Experience can't stand alone
by Letter to the editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 11:08 PM
Those actively serving in the military aren't supposed to bring politics to the job. For better or worse, the commander-in-chief is ultimately the boss of all men and women in uniform. But remaining apolitical can be hard when your life is on the line, you've seen the effects of poor political decisions close-up, and you want to help make sure it doesn't happen again.
Column: Obama's plan to spread the wealth around flawed
by Erika Encinas, CT regular columnist
Wednesday, October 29, 2008; 11:01 PM
It is less than a week before Nov. 4 and I have been watching political ads on television, reading political fliers stuck in my doors, and receiving political phone calls on my cell. I am happy to report that I have learned a very valuable lesson from all this campaigning, in fact, I have been enlightened not by Maverick McCain, nor have I finally taken something of value away from Obama's rhetoric of change and hope.
Column: Rally for change inspires participation in politics
by Michelle Skeen, CT regular columnist
Monday, October 20, 2008; 10:43 PM
Friday morning I woke up before the sun, picked up some slightly hungover friends, and braved the crazy truck drivers on Interstate 81 to make it to Roanoke by 7:30 a.m. I stood in the rain outside the Roanoke Civic Center for two-and-a-half hours before the doors even opened.
Video: Obama speaks to Roanoke - Highlights
by Peter Velz, CT multimedia reporter
Monday, October 20, 2008; 8:09 PM
Democratic presedential candidate Barack Obama outlined economic, health care and education policies in his speech on Friday, October 17.
Video: Obama's full speech in Roanoke
by Peter Velz, CT multimedia reporter
Monday, October 20, 2008; 12:03 PM
Missed out on Barack Obama rallying voters at the Roanoke Civic Center on October 17th? Watch his speech in its entirety here.
Photo Gallery: Obama speaks in Roanoke
by Kyle Swanson and Sally Bull
Friday, October 17, 2008; 6:12 PM
Presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke Friday afternoon at the Roanoke Civic Center.
Obama speaks in Roanoke on economy, health care
by Caleb Fleming, New River Valley Editor
Friday, October 17, 2008; 5:16 PM
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama addressed an electric crowd filling the Roanoke Civic Center to capacity early this afternoon, campaigning in a traditionally conservative area of a commonwealth that has not voted in favor of a Democrat in a presidential election since 1964.
Obama to visit Roanoke today
by Caleb Fleming, CT new river valley editor
Friday, October 17, 2008; 12:11 AM
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama will hold a "Change We Need Rally" in Roanoke today at The Coliseum at Roanoke Civic Center.
Editorial: Will the real 'Joe the Plumber' please, please stand up?
by CT Editorial Board
Wednesday, October 15, 2008; 10:56 PM
Everybody on board the Say Nothing Express. What used to be about "straight talk" and "hope" has instead become a sad charade. Barack Obama has gone into "three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust" mode, making sure to cover up the football and not let John McCain have anything easy. McCain, for his part, took half-hearted jabs all night.
Column: It's time to focus on issues, not gossip in upcoming election
by Erika Encinas, CT regular columnist
Wednesday, October 15, 2008; 10:21 PM
As of today, there are exactly 19 days left until Nov. 4, 2008 -- Election Day, or as I like to call it, the day that will usher in heaven or hell. On that day, millions of Americans will wake up, go about their daily activities, and somewhere in between their already hectic schedules, find time to vote for the next president of the United States.
Clinton stumps for Obama in Roanoke
by Caleb Fleming, CT New River Valley Editor
Monday, October 13, 2008; 9:38 PM
President Clinton campaigned for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Roanoke on Sunday evening, exciting a crowd of thousands with his praise for Obama's commitment to policy change.
Photo Gallery: Bill Clinton rallies for Obama
by Sally Bull and Kyle Swanson
Monday, October 13, 2008; 10:42 AM
Former President Bill Clinton rallied for Barack Obama in downtown Roanoke on Sunday.
Editorial: A heaping helping of blah, blah, blah, 'or something like that'
by CT Editorial Board
Tuesday, October 7, 2008; 11:38 PM
With no notes in the thick of the battle, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain went toe-to-toe in Nashville last night with a largely emasculated Tom Brokaw holding sway -- the campaigns agreed that there would be no follow-up questions, though Brokaw did throw in a few over the course of the evening.
Letter: Voter registration push beneficial to students
by Letter to the editor
Monday, October 6, 2008; 9:37 PM
The author of "Push for voter registration on campus unappreciated" (CT, Oct. 1) insists that her main concern is the massive voter registration assembly on campus.
Support higher education that is affordable for all students
by Daron Williams, CT regular columnist
Monday, October 6, 2008; 9:31 PM
Sunday's Roanoke Times featured an article about our presidential candidates and their ideas for college funding.
On voter registration, an uneasy consensus
by David Grant and Raph Panlilio, CT staff
Wednesday, October 1, 2008; 11:10 PM
With Virginia in play on a national political level for the first time in recent memory, voter registration drives have swept college campuses across the commonwealth. But the combination of students, uneasy registrars and eager registrants led to registration controversies from Blacksburg to Norfolk. Now, state officials say, a consensus has emerged: Virginia college students both from in and out of state can register freely at their college addresses.
Push for voter registration on campus unappreciated
by Erika Encinas, CT regular columnist
Wednesday, October 1, 2008; 10:28 PM
It's 10 a.m. on Tuesday and I'm sitting at Au Bon Pain quietly enjoying a cup of tea with one of my friends.
Column: On energy, it's McCain; on US image, it's Obama
by Ben Woody, regular columnist
Monday, September 29, 2008; 11:39 PM
So, it's that time of the year -- two teams rehearse all week in preparation for a colossal showdown. Two powerhouses, study each other's playbooks, tendencies and key personnel in order to find some sort of advantage over their adversaries. You're right, it's football season!
Artists rhyme, sing for Obama
by Topher Forhecz, CT Features Reporter
Monday, September 29, 2008; 11:22 PM
On a dreary Sunday afternoon, more than half of the Haymarket Theatre inside Squires Student Center begins to slowly fill with people who are expecting an afternoon of entertainment. They carry signs and wear T-shirts for a face who won't be in attendance and when the acts perform, they wave his signs and yell his name. This isn't to discourage the groups; in fact, it is in celebration as the Young Democrats' Rally for Change is centered on rallying support for presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
Column: For younger voters, respect has no place in presidential election
by Liza Roesch, CT regular columnist
Wednesday, September 24, 2008; 11:05 PM
As the presidential election creeps closer, the race may be tightening but bipartisan friendships around campus definitely are not. As I talk to people and listen to discussions, I've noticed an unbelievable amount of defensiveness surrounding an individual's candidate choice and bitterness toward those who don't agree.
Column: Candidates are quick to deceive with false hope
by Kevin Gillispie, CT regular columnist
Wednesday, September 24, 2008; 11:03 PM
Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope, said Aristotle. I prefer, where there's hope, there's a liar.
Editorial: McCain's campaign gambit deserves national derision
by CT Editorial Board
Wednesday, September 24, 2008; 11:01 PM
In the midst of this compelling presidential season we may be sometimes wont to forget that both parties' nominees are serving U.S. Senators.
William & Mary student pushes for party unity
by Sara Mitchell, CT news staff writer
Thursday, September 18, 2008; 11:56 PM
Vote Bipartisan is a Political Action Committee -- just one of the many trying to influence politics as Election Day 2008 nears.
Presidential candidates criss-cross Va. in pursuing November success
by Candace Sipos, CT politics editor
Monday, September 15, 2008; 10:43 PM
Just days apart, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, as well as McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, made appearances in both southwestern Virginia and Northern Virginia.
Presidential hopefuls, the future of health care, and you
by Laura Duke, CT news staff writer
Wednesday, September 10, 2008; 2:04 AM
Words like premium, deductible and private coverage may not mean much to a typical college student.
Democrats address voting issues
by T. Rees Shapiro, Campus Editor
Monday, September 1, 2008; 11:44 PM
Virginia Tech Young Democrats and members of Barack Obama's Campaign for Change in Virginia hosted an impromptu gathering on the front steps of Squires Student Center Monday morning to encourage fellow Virginia Tech students to register to vote in Montgomery County. The group convened to dispel "misinformation and false statements" circulating around campus concerning legal repercussions of registering to vote in Montgomery county.
Column: Obama's presidential ticket offers voters total package
by Paige Pinkston, regular columnist
Monday, September 1, 2008; 11:13 PM
Despite relentless media coverage disputing the question of Barack Obama's probable running mate selection, the final decision impressively managed to come as somewhat of a surprise. Though Delaware Sen. Joe Biden's name had been casually mentioned on a semi-regular basis surrounding the vice presidential debate, the majority of press coverage naturally centered around the more "celebrity-status" contenders such as Hillary Clinton, or, more locally, Gov. Tim Kaine.
Registration drives: Cause for legal concern?
by Raph Panlilio, CT Staff Writer
Friday, August 29, 2008; 12:00 AM
All around the Virginia Tech campus and downtown Blacksburg, campaigners are hard at work registering students to vote in the upcoming election.
Kaine issues statement on Obama's VP selection
by CT News Staff
Saturday, August 23, 2008; 8:48 AM
After being widely reported as one of three finalists for the vice presidential position on Senator Barack Obama's (D-Ill.) bid for the presidency, Virginia Governor Tim Kaine responded to the selection of Senator Joe Biden (D-Del.) as vice president within hours of an e-mail message from the Obama campaign to supporters confirming Biden as the vice presidential pick.
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