Comments on: Obama Reaches Out to Ethiopian American Voters

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:40:09 +0000

I am saddened by the support of Ethiopians for Mr. Obama. His stance on abortion (against life and pro-choice) is one huge reason I wish more Ethiopian-Americans would reconsider and NOT vote for Mr. Obama. Please look closely at what he stands for before making your decision on who to vote for during this coming election.

By: Ethiopian Americans May Swing the Vote in Virginia at Tadias Magazine

Ethiopian Americans May Swing the Vote in Virginia at Tadias Magazine — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:07:08 +0000

[...] culture, and it is an honor to have so much support from your community,” he said in a recent letter directly appealing to Ethiopian American voters. “We are working to break all records for [...]

By: Ayele Bekerie

Ayele Bekerie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:20:06 +0000

Dear Tadias Staff,

I read and reread the letter Barack Obama wrote to the Ethiopian American Community. I am delighted that Obama clearly acknowledged the contributions of the Community to the country and to the culture. He also hinted that, if elected, he is going to have an active foreign policy with the intent of helping people in Africa. That means we should exert even more efforts to make sure that he is elected. By supporting his candidacy and by actively particpating in the political process, we are empowering ourselves.

Furthermore, the letter is historic. This is the first time that the Community has received a letter from a presediential candidate. It is indeed a great achievement for the Community to be recognized in such a manner. I think we should take his advce seriously regarding voting. We should stand up and be counted as Americans demanding change, as he puts it. That means those of us who have not registered to vote should immediately register to vote in the coming crucial presidential election.

Again, I would like to congratulate the works of E4O. Our voices are being heard and that indeed is good news.

Ayele Bekerie

By: John Harbeson

John Harbeson — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:59:35 +0000

Having written extensively on Ethiopia, taught in the country, and worked
there as USAID Regional Democracy and Governance advisor in the mid 1990s,
be delighted to help the Obama campaign in this area.

By: betemariam hailu

betemariam hailu — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:01:02 +0000

Wow, what a great news! We have heard today that barrack has understood our effort.