The primary elections have turned long-distance family time into an election year debate. Read the full description.
The very close Democrat primary race between HIllary Clinton and Barack Obama has created a divide in families committed to their presidential choices. My frequent phone calls to my family have turned into long-distance squabbles. And, I blame the Democrats.
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The very close Democrat primary race between HIllary Clinton and Barack Obama has created a divide in families committed to their presidential choices. My frequent phone calls to my family have turned into long-distance squabbles. And, I blame the Democrats.
Timing and Cues
The pieces runs 3:18 and begins with phone actuality.
Sarah Lange
Posted on February 11, 2008 at 06:16 PM | Permalink
Review of What Have the Democrats Done to My Family?
...eerily close to my own family phone conversations.
I like the interweaving of narration and real phone conversation, keeps listener engaged. this has enough intimate details to show family connection without straying too far away from the theme(debate)
Dave is a Hillary fan right? :)