CLTV Local News: election 2008 Archives

election 2008 Archives

May 26, 2009

Leave Roland Burris Alone?

If you believe what you read, Senator Roland Burris may be in a heap of trouble.

Transcripts of phone conversations, secretly recorded by the FBI, show that Burris may have begged the brother of former Governor Rod Blagojevich for an appointment to the U.S. Senate.

In exchange, Burris agreed to make a campaign contribution to Blago.

I haven't read the transcript yet. But a federal judge Tuesday said the recordings should be given to a Senate Ethics Committee looking into Burris' appointment.

Rod Blagojevich, of course, was impeached in January for, among other things, trying to "sell" Barack Obama's former seat in the Senate to the highest bidder.

What do you think of this allegation? Do you think Burris lied when he said he didn't make an offer of payment of some sort?

Do you think the news media should leave Roland Burris alone and let him serve out the rest of Obama's senate term until January 2011?

Posted by Sean Lewis on May 26, 2009 9:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBacks (0)

January 20, 2009

President Obama: How do you feel about it?

Tears, screaming, silent joy, sober thoughts and pensive faces were all seen and heard during the inauguration ceremonies. As you watched the live coverage of the swearing in and first speech given by Barack Obama as President of the United States, what were the thoughts, feelings, emotions or musings that came over you?

Posted by CLTV Local News on January 20, 2009 12:44 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

November 10, 2008

Video: Obama's acceptance speech

President-elect Barack Obama addresses the crowd in Chicago's Grant Park on Tuesday night.

Posted by Webmaster on November 10, 2008 8:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

November 6, 2008

Obama's speech on CLTV

If this was your view from Grant Park on Tuesday night (or if you just want to relive the historic moment) tune in to CLTV this weekend for a rebroadcast of President-Elect Obama's victory address. Air times are as follows:

Friday Nov. 7 and Sat. Nov. 8: 7:30 pm and 10 pm
Sunday Nov. 9: 8 pm

Posted by Webmaster on November 6, 2008 3:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

November 4, 2008

Your Election. Your Voice

Have you voted today? How were the lines at your polling place? Let us know! Leave a comment or question about today's historic election below. Are you planning to attend the Obama rally in Grant Park tonight? Do you have concerns about safety or crowds? Whatever is on your mind this election day, let us know. We'll address your comments and questions throughout the day and night on CLTV.

If you're headed to Grant Park tonight, you may want to read Chicago Tribune's Guide to the Rally. Also worth a look, their Voter Guide.

Posted by Webmaster on November 4, 2008 4:45 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

Oh Snaps! Today is Election Day

We've waited four years for today, its hard to believe its finally here. Election day, when it pertains to the Presidential Election should be a holiday - that way people don't have an excuse as to why they couldn't go and vote.
And just remember if you don't vote - you don't have the right to complain in a couple of years. Today is the day that will help shape for many of us the rest of our lives.
GO and VOTE. As long as you are in line before the polls close at 7 p.m. you will get the chance to cast your ballot. So step it up and do your civic. Go VOTE

Afua S. Owusu
(uh-fee-yah) (Oh-woo-sue)
News Producer

Posted by Afua Owusu on November 4, 2008 3:14 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: Obama votes in Hyde Park

Early this morning, the Obama family arrived at their neighborhood polling place on Chicago's South Side. Read more about Obama's plans for election day on The Breaking News Center. And stay tuned to CLTV thought out the day and night for coverage of the election.

Posted by Webmaster on November 4, 2008 1:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)