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TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 THE DAILY RECORD 9A

THE INAUGURATION OF BARACK OBAMA


“There seems to be a marked difference “I don’t have any expectations other than
in [the foreign-born faculty’s and stu- I think Obama, his lead-up to the inaugu-
dents’] confidence and respect in the ration, has been spectacular. He thinks,
country. In my 20 years here, it’s the first he plans. I’m really excited. … I actually
presidential inauguration that I’ve seen decided the morning of [the election] who
any interest and involvement. There are I was going to vote for and I’m very
pleased. At 7 o’clock in the morning, I
such high expectations, but from every-
thought ‘we do need change.’ … He’s going
thing I’ve seen he and his administration
to get us back on track, I hope.”
are up to the challenge. He’s looking for
the most informed voice, not who meets Richard Winelander,
his ideological qualifications. On so many Baltimore solo practitioner
levels, there is a greater likelihood of
peace in the change in our approach to
the global community.” “I don’t like a tax evader put in charge of
the Treasury and the IRS. I don’t like Hold-
Jane C. Murphy, er [because of the Marc Rich pardon].
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Aside from that, I have hope that [Oba-
University of Baltimore School of Law ma] can do what he seems to want to do,
and that is stop the bickering and come up
with some solutions. I hope he does well.
“It’s almost like a global movement. It I voted for him frankly because he select-
ed Joe Biden as his vice president, and
RICH DENNISON

has so many multiple meanings and it


frankly it’s the first decision that a nomi-
comes at a time when our country needs
nee for president has to make, and I
healing. It’s only a second thought that thought that was a great, great selection.”
Obama is a man of African ancestry.
That’s the kind of uniter we need. … He’s Members of the crowd to see Barack Obama at the Edgewood MARC train station Saturday strain to get a photo M. Albert Figinski,
not going to solve all the problems and of the President-elect. Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos PC
he’s going to make mistakes, but they’ll
be well-meaning mistakes. I’ll be happy if
when he leaves office we’re in a much
better position economically and we’ve
solved the wars on two fronts. I hope we
become a kinder nation. Every time I see
Michelle Obama, there will be a smile on
my face. To think that a black woman is
first lady, and such a wonderfully edu-
cated and accomplished one at that, is
absolutely phenomenal.”

Taunya Lovell Banks,


Jacob A. France Professor of Equality
Jurisprudence,
University of Maryland School of Law

“I’m hopeful we’ll have a resolution of the


Iraqi conflict and that we’ll be able to ad-
dress the suffering of people in the United
States who have been hurt by the financial
crisis. … I do think that he has the vision
and the acumen, along with the people
that he’s chosen for the Cabinet positions,
to really bring some peace and comfort to
those in need.”

Judge Lynne A. Battaglia,


Maryland Court of Appeals

“I hope that the Obama administration


can lead the American public and their
elected representatives from both parties
toward an effective consensus on how to
act quickly to address the financial cri-
sis. Perhaps this bipartisan cooperation
can then be extended to help move be-
yond the partisan gamesmanship that has
plagued Washington, so that our govern-
ment can find creative and effective so-
lutions to the other critical issues facing
America at home and abroad.”

Dennis M. Robinson Jr.,


Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP

“I’m a Democrat; I’m a screaming liberal;


I cannot be more excited. We’re seeing
somebody who’s so bright and thoughtful.
… I’m not naïve. I know honeymoons end,
but I’m so excited.”

Professor Byron L. Warnken,


University of Baltimore School of Law

“We have not comprehensively dealt with


immigration issues. We [prosecutors] are
forced to deal with it on an ad hoc basis.
I am hoping he [Obama] will help us.”

John J. McCarthy:
Montgomery County State’s Attorney

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