This blog purports to speak to the space (location: nebulous, admittedly) "where global issues, advocacy and messaging meet." A critical part of this mix is language, no question. I take a special interest in the way that Obama supporters and pundits (bear in mind that their candidate aims to reframe political discourse) are inventing terminology around Barack Obama--specifically around his fun-sounding name.

Slate.com has made a daily feature, Obamamania!, out of this wellspring of wordplay ("Barack Ness Monster," "Post-Baracalyptic"). Today's Obamaism:

Obamalaise (oh-BAH-ma-LEYZ) n. The emotional hangover resulting from repeatedly watching "Yes We Can" montages.