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Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:00 AM

Obama's speech on race

Responding to the "divisive turn" the campaign has taken on racial issues, the candidate calls for Americans to "come together and say, 'Not this time.'"

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  • Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:44 PM

    Damage Control, not leadership

    Any speech loses its luster when it's given for damage control.

    This speech was more of the same from Oprahma the empty suit.

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