The first of three 2012 presidential debates has come to an end. Who do you think was the winner of the showdown in Denver? Presidential debates are hyped up as pivotal moments for campaigns, although this isn’t always the case. Was it tonight? Did either candidate shine? Did neither? What was the most meaningful exchange? Was this the game-changer Mitt Romney needed, or did President Barack Obama help his chances for re-election? Share your comments below, and vote in our survey: Who won the first presidential debate of 2012? Barack Obama Mitt Romney View Poll »
From its Mars-like setting to the menacing voice of Tom Wilkinson, the preview for Johnny Depp’s Western reminds us of a few other flicks. By Kevin P. Sullivan Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in “The Lone Ranger” Photo: Disney
We take a look at five key moments during Barack Obama and Mitt Romney’s first debate. By Kara Warner Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama during the presidential debate Photo: Pool/ Getty Images
Hell yeah we’ll take a free trip! But that would mean we’d have Money Mitt running the country and that’s not worth any plane ticket. In a marketing gimmick that piggybacks on next month’s presidential election, JetBlue is offering a way for Americans to make good on threats to leave the country if “the other guy” wins. The New York airline said Wednesday that it will give away 2012 seats, or 1,006 round-trip flights, for customers that come out on the losing end of the battle between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Travelers who visit jetblue.com/electionprotection and pick their choice for President will be entered into the contest to win a (temporary) escape outside the U.S. JetBlue’s international routes include Mexico and the Caribbean. The free flight would not include taxes, fees or a hotel. We already checked and the answer is no…you can’t say you’re voting for Robney (and actually vote for Obama) and get a free ticket when POTUS wins a second term. LLS What do you think about this promo? Source Images via WENN
2012Trip019_zps45bb2031.jpg Brent was checking out nesting dolls You can see that they did ones for world cup soccer and North American hockey They had tons including ones for Barack Obama Justin Bieber and they seem to really like the Big Bang Theory over there Read more: 2012Trip019_zps45bb2031.jpg
Will we rally together again and help Barack gain a second term ? The new two-part special will give us an in-depth, behind the scenes look into the activism that many in our community choose to do; taking the time to help spread the word and encourage folks to vote: BET News has partnered with the Brick City TV producers Marc Levin and Mark Benjamin, (producers of the Peabody Award-winning and twice Emmy nominated series “Brick City”) and Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award nominated filmmaker Sam Pollard (“Slavery By Another Name” and “Four Little Girls”) to produce a two-part news documentary, “SECOND COMING?: Will Black America Decide the 2012 Election.” The documentary follows a diverse constellation of agents of political change and activism through the 2012 election cycle. Obama surrogate Kerry Washington, Usher, Samuel L. Jackson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Reverend. Jesse Jackson, Eve, Ice Cube, Yolanda Adams, pollster Cornell Belcher, Common, Snoop Dogg, 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, The RZA, Salt N Pepa, DMX, Redman, Cam’ron, Bun B, Joyful Drake, Warren G and Brandon & Lorielle Broussard, the young activists behind “Barack The Vote.” Narrated by S. Epatha Merkerson the series will also focus on grassroots activists in battleground states Tarsha Williams, Charles Perry, Pastor Jamal Bryant and others who will take viewers behind the scenes of their effort to mobilize the black community to vote in another historic Presidential election. Premiering Friday October 19 & Friday October 26 at 9 PM ET/PT, the character-driven series, rich with political insight and actuality, will marry journalism and reality television in a seminal effort to capture the African-American perspective on the 2012 elections in all its complexity. The producers capture both consensus and division among black organizers, celebrities and operatives as they wrestle with the process of making change and mobilizing voters to impact the Presidential race. The docu-series will follow behind-the-scenes efforts to mobilize the black vote against the backdrop of urban youth violence, the debate over gay marriage, and the economic crisis. “This groundbreaking series is a must see for the BET audience.” Said Executive Producer Sam Pollard “The series digs deep and hits hard and is a must see for viewers in understanding how they can’t just be bystanders but fully engaged in this historic election.” We hope this series will help shed some light on many of the political issues that effect our community and will bring back that sense of hope we’ve lost since 2008′s close race. No matter what your stance is on gay marriage, women’s rights, the economy, etc., we’re pretty sure Robney isn’t going to suddenly relate to us if he wins come November. Images via WENN
