Barack Obama's Hawaiian Getaway
From: Heidi Chang
Length: 00:03:13
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Piece Description
This piece captures a glimpse of Barack Obama's Hawaiian Getaway during the 2008 presidential campaign. After landing in Honolulu, Obama spoke at a rally, where he shared what he planned to do on vacation. Obama's sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, explains why it's important for her brother to return to Hawaii. But now when the Obamas come here to relax, the media follow them everywhere. Mike Burley reflects on how he managed to snap the first photo of Obama walking along the beach, which ended up on the frontpage of The Honolulu Star-Bulletin. And lifeguard, Peter Erwin, recalls what it was like to go bodysurfing with Obama at Sandy Beach.
Broadcast History
Broadcast nationally on Weekend America, Sept. 20, 2008.
Transcript
http://weekendamerica.priprod.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/09/20/obama_h
awaii/
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Timing and Cues
ANCHOR INTRO: In the midst of non-stop campaigning, presidential candidates need a place to rest and recharge. John McCain has his family's large cabin outside Sedona, Arizon, and a few other homes. Barack Obama doesn't own a second home - but when he can, he likes to return to the island of Oahu, where he was born and raised. Heidi Chang reports from Honolulu.
OUTCUE: I'm Heidi Chang in Honolulu. Sound of waves fade out.
