The mantra for Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign has come to be definitively defined by three words... Yes We Can. There has been a video floating around for some time and, with Obama's recent victory, it seemed the appropriate time to present it to this format. Created by Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am ("still I stand, mike in hand"), with inspiration from Obama's speech following the 2008 New Hampshire Primary, I have found the video to be continually motivational and re-watchable:


Now, I am in no way advocating that you decide who you want to vote for because of a music video. It is important to take a look at the issues and the people involved. Plus, I'm sure that John McCain has inspiring videos of his own (I encourage readers to post other Obama and McCain videos as responses to this blog entry).


If nothing else, take a look at the video and try to see how many notable Obama supporters you can recognize. SPOILER: Yes, that is Scarlett Johansson with a vocal solo in there. Almost makes me want to check out her Tom Waits tribute CD... almost.

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Comments (4)

Evan,

Extremely inciteful. Every morning as I enter the work day and another chapter in my life, I ponder the idea of change. What is change? Why is change? Is change the answer? Our friend Obama has the answer. Until next time.

Jared S. Kanefsky

Dear Evan,

Ironically I only decide who to vote for because of music videos. I can fondly remember writing in "Bono" during the 92/93 Presidential election. He didn't win.

Sincerely,

Your brother Matt

Ah, apparently I missed that. Good job looking out.

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