Win an Obama Front Page
The Nov. 5 editions of The Baltimore Sun, New York Times, Washington Post and other newspapers have turned into overnight collectors items, as folks scramble for a memento of Barack Obama's historic victory. The Sun, like many other U.S. newspapers, sold put its original press run and had to print thousands more on Wednesday to meet demand. One woman waiting to buy a copy today said she was going to put it away for 30 years, to give to her grand-daughter.
Here at Read Street, we want to share the wealth. We'll give away a copy of that historic edition of the Sun. Just post a comment -- in 50 words or less -- on what Obama's victory means to you and/or the nation.
Nancy and I will pick a winner on Monday, and someone willl get a nice piece of history.
Comments
The politics of division and fear were bested by the promise of something better. It means that the "American Dream" is no longer rhetoric and platitude spoken to grade schoolers, it is now practice. It can now be seen, heard and felt. It means pride.
Posted by: James from Hampden | November 6, 2008 11:08 AM
Our country is emerging into a new era, beyond prejudice or racism, and I feel that we are ready to accept social change and move forward. We have chosen a true progressive to lead us into the future instead of taking us further backwards.
Posted by: Melissa Smith | November 6, 2008 12:03 PM
Obama's victory is a symbol to the world that this country hasn't given up. We're still moving forward in our place in the world, trying to take the lead in this global world. We're still striving to better ourselves, improve on our past history. We still have hope that people can change the world for the better.
Posted by: Lesa Holstine | November 6, 2008 12:42 PM
So, I wake up all excited to buy a headline-making newspaper, mainly because November 5th is my birthday. ALL NEWSPAPERS SOLD OUT! Evidently, O’bama’s victory stirred a surge in our nation! I see revitalization as a nation. Some are happy; some are not. I still don’t have a newspaper.
Posted by: Pamela Friedman | November 9, 2008 10:07 AM
It was a thrill to celebrate with neighbors and family on Tuesday night, and to wake up to an elated city on Wednesday morning. What stuck with me the most during Obama's "a new day has come" speech was the face of the new First Family. This election has spurred a record number of volunteers and voters, not just because Obama is black, but because of his integrity and what he stands for.
Posted by: lydia | November 10, 2008 1:44 PM