CLTV Local News: presidential election Archives

The Big O

CLTV Producer Afua Owusu is braving the crowds and fans, and is attempting to view the Oprah Show taping on Michigan Ave. She is live blogging from the filed.

WOOOOOO! I am back at work... seems like I've spent the last 13 hours in a dream. But really, I got the opportunity to experience the Oprah Factor in all its glory. Yesterday, I began my journey from the WGN TV Studios in Roscoe Village all the way down to the Michigan Avenue Bridge -- after a full work day which began at 3am to see the one and only Oprah Winfrey. Those of you that know me well- know she is my hero.

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Posted by Afua Owusu on September 8, 2009 4:15 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

President Obama's Muslim Outreach. Will it Work?

President Obama reached out followers of Islam this morning with a much-anticipated speech in Cairo, Egypt.

The president called for a "new beginning between the United States and Muslims."

He said the cycle of suspicion and stereotypes must end.

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Posted by Regina Waldroup on June 4, 2009 3:06 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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)

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)

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)

The Secret of Body Language.

I'll admit it. I'm a nerd. 100% purebred All-American nerd.

This claim is backed up by the hours I've spent watching networks like History Channel and Discovery.

I was guilty of it this weekend, in fact.

The show "Secrets of Body Language" on History Channel grabbed my attention.

Sure, I know what you do and how you say something is as important (if not more) as what you say.

That's how JFK "won" the debate against Nixon in 1960, right?

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Posted by Sean Lewis on October 20, 2008 7:25 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

Info on early voting

Early voting in Illinois begins today, the first for a presidential election. From the Chicago Tribune:

Through Oct. 30, voters can cast a ballot without having to give reason why they are not able to vote on Nov. 4, Election Day, as they would to cast an absentee ballot. A government-issued photo ID is required for early voting.

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Posted by Webmaster on October 13, 2008 11:37 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Rumble in Mississippi…

Ok, so I know it’s not as smooth as “Rumble in the Jungle” but not much rhymes with Mississippi… and the only other option was “Showdown in Mississippi.”
Well, America – tonight is the night. The first Presidential Debate of the 2008 Elections and the number one question on the minds of most Americans … surprisingly is not “what about the economy?” But, will McCain be there. We have less than 40 days until we march to our respective polling locations to select the 44TH President of our great but financially crumbling nation (in case you haven’t heard WAMU just got snagged up by Chase.)

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Posted by Afua Owusu on September 26, 2008 10:03 AM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: "Putting Lipstick on a Pig" is lazy reporting

The national media is taking the easy way out.

Late Tuesday, Senator Barack Obama went on the attack. He called the McCain/Palin campaign's reformist image "putting lipstick on a pig".

"The other side, suddenly, they're saying 'we're for change too.' Now think about it, these are the same folks that have been in charge for the last eight years," Obama said to the crowd.

"You can put lipstick on a pig. It's still a pig. You can wrap up an old fish in a piece of paper and call it change. It's still going to stink after eight years. We've had enough," he exclaimed.

Watch the video here:

Instead of covering the issues, the press is covering a darned pig statement.

Something stinks. I think it's the reporting barnyard they're wallowing in.

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Posted by Sean Lewis on September 9, 2008 9:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: Sarah 'Pawlenty' faux pas raises eyebrows

I've worked in television long enough to know that sometimes, things are in the TelePrompTer that aren't supposed to be there.

Perhaps that explains the faux pas from the co-chair of the Republican National Committee on Tuesday night.

In front of the entire convention (and presumably a national audience), Jo Ann Davidson of Ohio made a pretty noticeable slip of the tongue:

"We are holding a convention that will nominate a Republican woman, Governor Sarah Pawlenty, our next vice president," Davidson said.

Watch it for yourself:

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Posted by Sean Lewis on September 2, 2008 7:48 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

17 and Pregnant

It’s a situation we see more often than we would like to in this country.
And once again, the issue of teen pregnancy is back in the national spotlight.
Unless you have been living under a rock, you must have heard the news that presumptive Vice Presidential Nominee Governor Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter –Bristol - is 5 months pregnant.

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Posted by Afua Owusu on September 2, 2008 5:04 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: McCain introduces Palin

John McCain has chosen Alaska Sarah Palin as his running mate. Watch the video of McCain introducing Palin and parts of her speech from Dayton, Ohio.

After the jump, watch CLTV's Political Reporter Carlos Henandez Gomez's analysis of the VP pick.

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Posted by Webmaster on August 29, 2008 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)