With “Super Tuesday” approaching and a tight race in tact, Barack Obama shocked many when he raised $32 million in January alone. Some would say the money raised is nothing compared to John Kerry’s $44 million in March 2004, but for someone who does not hold a sure place in the elections it was a surprise to many. When the Clinton campaign failed to release its own fundraising figure, it gave the notion that maybe it was not as good as Obama’s. Does it really make a difference how substantial a candidate’s fund is; does that show how important they perceive this election to be? Time will only tell.
Voters tend to consider everything when making their decisions, especially when it is involving our future President. With the elections just days away, this news could possibly have an impact on some people because their decisions will have a long-term effect on everyone. Timeliness was the key element here because the election is nearby. In addition, proximity also has significance, reason being because the local primaries are current and happening in our community. (Newsday, 2/1/08, p. A2)
In my opinion, the most interesting story was the one involving the new Superbowl Champions, the New York Giants. I found this story appealing because not only am I a fan of the team myself, but also because it is a story about the underdogs coming out on top. The story included some remarkable facts as well. For instance, the parade held for them the following Tuesday in New York City was the first parade for a Superbowl Champion ever, and the first ticker-tape celebration since the year 2000 when the Yankees won the World Series. It also incorporated many quotes from fans regarding their experiences and one woman even remarked about how she let her two children stay home from school that day. The writer concluded it by giving a great deal of detail and providing quotes from the players. There was enough detail involved to provide the reader with a picture of the actual event and feel as though you were there. I appreciated this because I was unable to attend the event that day. (Newsday, 2/6/08, p.W7)
Adoption con pleads guilty to two counts of second-degree grand larceny and will face anywhere from 3 ½ to 7 years of prison. (Newsday, 2/5/08, p. A6)... “Super Tuesday” anticipated being the largest involvement in a presidential primary since 1988, with the possibility of exceeding it. (Newsday, 2/1/08, p. A2)... Lord & Taylor buys out Fortunoff for $100 million, hoping to one day sell both jewelry and home furnishings throughout there 47 stores. (Newsday, 2/5/08, p. A7)… With televisions and pizza in sight, Hofstra University students gathered to watch the primary results as history was made. (Newsday, 2/6/08, p. A6)… Attempted burglary will be added to the list of attacks occurring at Stony Brook University since last October; the suspects are still at large. This is approximately the third incident on campus since start of the school year. (Newsday, 2/6/08, p. A18)
