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First Black President? Older African American Voters Weigh In, Maya J. Pope-Chappell
First Black President? Older African American Voters Weigh In, Maya J. Pope-Chappell
Maya Pope-Chappell
Dolores Epps, 58, can’t wait to vote next Tuesday in the 2008 presidential election but she’s worried about the rest of her day. The 58-year-old says that she will turn on her favorite TV station so that she doesn’t get anxious about the outcome. She’ll wait to hear what she hopes are joyous screams from the halls of Isabella in response to an Obama victory.
City Council Votes To Extend Term Limits, Maya J. Pope-Chappell
City Council Votes To Extend Term Limits, Maya J. Pope-Chappell
Maya Pope-Chappell
New York City Council voted on Thursday to extend term limits despite two voter referendums that restricted the mayor and other city elected officials to two four-year terms. The 29 to 22 council vote will permit Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to seek re-election for a third term in 2009.
Colin Powell Backs Obama, Maya Pope-Chappell
Colin Powell Backs Obama, Maya Pope-Chappell
Maya Pope-Chappell
Gen. Colin Powell crossed party lines in his endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama this past Sunday, describing him as a “transformational figure.” In an interview with Tom Brokaw on NBC’s Meet the Press, the retired Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman and former Secretary of State under President Bush said Obama is prepared to handle the nations economic crisis and lead the country.