Calm in the Swirl of History

On the cusp of becoming the first African-American to capture a major party nomination, Mr. Obama remains a protean political figure, inspiring devotion in supporters who see him as a transformative leader even as he remains inscrutable to critics. Full Story »

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Max Blum
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by Max Blum - Oct. 1, 2008

On the whole, an excellent article. Still and as one reads, the issue of whether this is a NEWS and information piece or an opinion piece does creep in. Some carelessly chosen descriptive words, such as "aloof," or "slow to recognize," or even "he is a liberal" can turn a piece with merit into an irresponsible and controversial article, particularly when the writer does not present facts that substantiate his or her statements and claims. More care and discipline must be applied to embody a sense of journalistic impartiality, in this article and in general. It is critically important on anything and all published by the New York Times.

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