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American University Washington College of Law

2009

Barack Obama

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Racial Paradox And Eclipse: Obama As Balm For What Ails Us, Camille Nelson Jan 2009

Racial Paradox And Eclipse: Obama As Balm For What Ails Us, Camille Nelson

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INTRODUCTION The 2008 political season provided us with sublime political spec- tacle. The contest for presidential nominee of the Democratic National party was an exciting and historic race. The subsequent presidential race whipped Americans, and indeed many throughout the world, into a frenzy. Never before did two white women and a black man exemplify the dreams and aspirations of so many. People the world over hoped and sought to change the course of history through the selection of the Presi- dent and Vice President of the United States of America. There appeared to be a captivating yet ironic handwringing around …