On Tuesday near Detroit, Michigan I spent about 10 minutes one-on-one with Barack Obama. In our conversation I asked him about his message to black conservatives who may be struggling with the fact that they have an historic chance and a real viable shot to vote for an African-American candidate for President yet may have to sacrifice some of their core principles to do it.
The Brody File is not at my home base in Washington, DC today. No. Instead I write this blog from near Detroit where I just completed a 10 minute one-on-one interview with Barack Obama.
We're only halfway through 2008, and have had no shortage of riveting stories from China. But it's not the Olympic festivities that have taken the media spotlight- they're still two months away. So far this year, China's extreme environment has captured the world's attention.
Not every county clerk is elated over the ruling handed down by the California Supreme Court allowing for homosexual marriage. "There's a lot of discomfort among about a dozen out of the 58 county clerks that I've talked to. They know that doing it by the book means that marriage is still between a man and a woman."
Hope everyone had a good weekend and a great Father's Day. Here's your Monday edition of the Morning Five ...
And you thought this weekend' s news of a huge Taliban jailbreak in Kandahar was ominous. From Fox News:
Larry Lessig is a law professor at Stanford University and a NON-PAID technology advisor for Barack Obama's campaign. During a handful of lectures throughout the last few years, he has shown a controversial video mocking Jesus You can view it here.
Three days have passed since Tim Russert has passed away and I think about his death constantly. It's so tough. He gave me such a wonderful opportunity to go on "Meet The Press."
Ok. So it's not Father's Day. Sue me. I know Barack Obama gave his Father's Day speech yesterday and I'm just getting around to it now but I was busy opening my ties and Brut by Faberge and Old Spice colognes. Can The Brody File not get something really useful for Father's Day like a new pair of 'blogger pajamas" so I can wear them in the basement while I blog? Sorry. Too much detail. I digress. Let me get to the real reason for this blog.
Here's the relevant question: How far will McCain go to court Clinton voters and Independents at the risk of alienating the base?