The power of popular culture, the essence of this blog, and the precursor to the next 5 months was realized today. As reported by ABC News, “on Saturday night, Donatella Versace dedicated her Spring-Summer 2008 collection -- filled with tailored suits and scarves instead of ties -- to the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, BARACK OBAMA, describing the candidate as the ‘man of the moment’". Alluding to the fact that a man not need to flex his muscles – but obviously his wallet- to have/handle power, Versace’s endorsement has been one of the most unusual yet.
Other endorsements or support has been very controversial including Jimmy Carter, Louis Farakan, John Edwards, Al Gore, Congressman John Lewis?????, and even “former rival” Hillary Clinton just to name a few…But my question is, do various endorsements or public support hurt of help Obama? What does it mean when Versace dedicated an entire line to the presumptive nominee? Do sales plummet or sky rocket? Is Obama really the NEW BLACK as stated in an article before, or what?
In my opinion, Obama campaign supporters need to tread this line very carefully. A lot of supporters have admitted to Obama to capturing their hearts, but what about their minds? Those who vote with their emotions are seen as foolish and usually regret it in the end. Think of those congressmen devastated after 9/11. I am sure the vote to go to war wasn’t entirely made with a sound mind, but with an animalistic need to retaliate. And we all know what happened with that decision.
Women have a strong voice this coming November.
Other endorsements or support has been very controversial including Jimmy Carter, Louis Farakan, John Edwards, Al Gore, Congressman John Lewis?????, and even “former rival” Hillary Clinton just to name a few…But my question is, do various endorsements or public support hurt of help Obama? What does it mean when Versace dedicated an entire line to the presumptive nominee? Do sales plummet or sky rocket? Is Obama really the NEW BLACK as stated in an article before, or what?
In my opinion, Obama campaign supporters need to tread this line very carefully. A lot of supporters have admitted to Obama to capturing their hearts, but what about their minds? Those who vote with their emotions are seen as foolish and usually regret it in the end. Think of those congressmen devastated after 9/11. I am sure the vote to go to war wasn’t entirely made with a sound mind, but with an animalistic need to retaliate. And we all know what happened with that decision.
Women have a strong voice this coming November.
We can sway this vote either way.
Let’s vote because of hard facts, evidence, and civic responsibility and not because of the support of a fashion icon.
Did I just say that out loud?
Martinis UP for Donatella Versace
Martinis down for AARP…. Where is your endorsement for McCain….?
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