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Welcome to Election Day Chicagoland! No matter who wins this election, it will make history.

So we want to know from you Chicagoland, why is this election historic to YOU? Why was it so important for you to vote today? Do you believe this is a turning point in American history?

Send me your comments throughout the day and then watch CLTV's election coverage this evening. And don't forget to VOTE!!!!!!

Ron Clark Academy puts this T.I. song to great use in "You Can Vote However You Like." I think that engaging students in creating song with political awareness, benefits schools, and shows students that their thoughts are valid. Obama on the Left, McCain on the Right, we can talk politics all night, but you can vote however you like..."

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You thought your favorite sitcom was coming on, but the Democratic candidate for president bought the time slot and wowwed viewers with a dazzling 30 minute infomercial stumping on networks with cinematography rivaling Hollywood. Was the money and time worth it? I think so. Obama continues to show that he is a formidible force of nature in the political world.

Call it pompous, conceited, confident, or "humble," Obama spares no expense in getting the message out to potential Barack backers. Senator John McCain should have countered by spending $3 mil to do the same. The film may be the tipping point. Senator, lawyer, organizer, father, husband, candidate, and diplomat, Barack Obama shows us that excellence and hope is just a vote away.

Halie Soifer, Jewish Vote Director for the Barack Obama Campaign, talks to Palm Beach County voters. Staff Photo/Jim Rassol, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

But is he good with Colonels? Yes, according to Colin Powell who gives Obama the thumbs up. But what about the Jewish community? The Swamp (the Washington Bureau of the Tribune) featured a photo of Halie Soifer - Jewish Vote Director for the Obama campaign - in FRM (full rhetoric mode). She has been appointed to quell the fears of Jews who may feel that Barack is a threat to the American Jewish Community and Israel.

Obama is not friends with anti-Jewish organizations and the Louis Farrakhan references are tired and insulting. The trick bag is filled with tricknology, half-truths, and fear. I am a little taken aback by Barack's committees. Are there directors for every ethnic and religious group in Obama's camp?  Irish Vote Director, English Vote Director, German, Italian, Neo-Baptist Swahili Vote Director?  Poor Halie says "I think some people have been swayed by all the slurs. They hear something and then their minds are closed." Halie - God Bless you - I'm glad that you're out there dispelling the myths of Barack being an enemy to Jews. You are to be commended. But some people love to be ignorant. It gives them a sense of comfort.

Is Sarah Palin the victim of sexism in politics? If I call her attractive, am I being a sexist? I think we have the right to be sexist pigs sometimes. After all, it's unintentional most of the time.

Do television news magazines focus more on her physical attributes than her interviewing prowess? She has the "look" down, but the woman needs a crash course in United States History. Beauty Queen or Calculating Coquette?

 Annikin Skywalker, also called Optivum Servator, has changed his named to Joe Lieberman. Changing parties to get elected by any means necessary is how the senator rules his Connecticut galaxy. With lightsaber in hand, Lieberman Skywalker told the delegates at the RNC, "when you vote for president, vote for the person you believe is best for our country, not for the party you happen to belong to." Tatooine has 2 suns so just flip to the party that elects you. 

Joe, are you a Democrat, an Independent, or a Republican? C3PO or R2D2? Hyperspeed, Darth Maul, Vader, or Nader? Lieberman Skywalker, may the Republican force be with you.  

John McCain went for the sympathy vote: He wants everyone to pay attention to his VEEP candidate Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska. Well, there is plenty of oil there so that may help in terms of energy arguments. She is capable of running a state. She was the youngest person, and the first woman, to be elected governor of Alaska. She is obviously a pro-life advocate - it has been reported that she knew her child would have Down's Syndrome and she chose to deliver: I do applaude her for this decision. Sensitive issue.

But can she deliver the female vote and sway the Hillary fanatics to leave the donkey and go for the elephant? I think the chess match has begun. Biden vs. Palin: 2 months of Vice Presidential contrasting.

Photo: Zbigniew Bzdak

On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, Senator Barack Obama will accept the nomination, deliver a speech, and continue his quest toward becoming America's next top model -- I mean President. Is there substance in his change movement? What about policy over politics? What would you like Mr. Obama to improve in this country over the next 4 years?

Do you think the Democratic Party is unified? Did Hillary trump or stump on Tuesday night? Can the democratics really beat John McCain and the Republican juggernaut?

Was Hillary Rodham Clinton's speech -- too good? Was she stumping for Obama or campaigning for 2012? I did like the speech...her metaphors and stories were memorable, especially the Harriet Tubman story, the slogans, and the Twin Cities remark about Bush and McCain. What were your thoughts on Hillary at the DNC?

The after-parties in Denver are going to be obscene...all of those democrats in one city for a whole week. Howard Dean, Alexi Giannoulis, Emil Jones, Jr., Jesse Jackson , Jr., and Michelle Obama are headlining tonight. Will you be watching? Is Obama your presidential candidate?

Secret Service can't protect you from everything and every idiot with a laser scope, but when you are a high profile political leader, you can't worry about  You have to be fearless and live your leadership...not hide under a table and ask, "Will they shoot me?" Barack Obama and John McCain have to concentrate on leading the country, not following a trail of fear.

Has Ebony Magazine dedicated too much coverage to the Obamas? They have put the Camelot couple on the cover several times which can be interpreted as newsworthy, political patronage, or smart art direction. The Obamas can sell magazines, especially in an internet content-driven reading environment.

Ludacris does it again...he is arguably the most clever lyricist in hiphop. Extremely volatile though...

Blends the serious with the mundane and here he's going to force Obama into apologizing for rap. The Senator may have to denounce the hiphop community...uh oh...Jeremiah and Jesse may be forgotten, or foregiven.

His metaphors and similes make you laugh - (and think). With the Obama song, he pushes buttons that would make Arsenio go, "HHmmmmmm."

Is he real or a processed politician? Can Obama lead our country out of this madness? Can he repair the damage of George DubYah? Very articulate, handsome, young, Harvard trained, superior organizer, constitutional lawyer...notwithstanding...

Can he lead the United States of America? I know he can.

What do you think?

Also, there's been a lot of talk about the concert held before Obama's major speech in Berlin earlier this month. Does it matter that a concert occured and was responsible for at least some of the people who attended Obama's speech?

Check out this clip from the show:

The media is clearly giving McCain the cold shoulder. Reporters don't even like following him. Obama is getting so much coverage, George Bush is probably jealous. Obama in Berlin giving a speech with all news sources covering him? Where is John McCain? Eating in a diner begging for 1 reporter to restore his relevance.

Do you think there is media bias in the presidential campaign? Give me some examples and tell me why.

Poll of Polls has the Presidential race at:

Obama 46% and McCain 42% (Source: www.realclearpolitics.com)