Daniel Finkelstein in The Times Online discusses the role of the presidential candidates McCain and Obama in transforming the legacy of ‘68
The Sixties and the presidential race
June 21st, 2008 No Comments
Worried About Assassination of Obama?
April 9th, 2008 No Comments
It is quite common these days to hear worried remarks about Obama being assassinated, just like MLK and RFK were in 1968. This is part of the legacy of 1968 that we have to navigate in contemporary politics: promising leaders of the past who spoke critically about class and politics in the US get assassinated. […]
Tags: Assassination · MLK · Obama