The Clintons’ Black Superdelegate Problem

Dems need to save their Party. The in-fighting caused by the Clinton’s race-baiting has not been forgotten, and now Clintonites speak only of Latinos, abandoning the AA base of the Party. That spells t-r-o-u-b-l-e in November.

When you live by ‘identity politics’, you can die by ‘identity politics’. American voters are smart and experienced, they want to hear about issues.

I think it would be amazing if they both ended up in office. One as President & the other as VP. Race & gender should NEVER be part of any political arena. :) good luck!

I wonder why Mrs.Clinton has a Black Superdelegate Problem?

Lets see now, we got McCain, Obama and
Clinton. May the best idiot win!

Soory to burst your “race card” bubble! I have no problem! I am voting for Hillary! I am a woman first! I know the issues and Hillary has solid solutions. Some willwork some may not, but she knows the behind dealings and she will make a great effort!
African-Americans are just to blame for the situation we find ourselves in TODAY, not yesteryears! We need to concentrate on who will deliver for the American people, I am so damn tired of the race card being pulled by both Whites and Blacks! I am proud of Obama but I have issues as do millions of other americans who live in the this country!
Concentrate on the candidate you feel in your heart will truly concentrate on American issues, bring jobs back, strenghten the economy, keep people in their homes!! DO NOT VOTE FOR SOMEONE BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE, SEX, OR RELIGION!!!

How could they do this to Hillary after all she’s done for people of color in her lifetime?! If it weren’t for Hillary (and Bill) Clinton, in what situation would they be now?

I was raised by my grandparents (born in late 1890′s). They were simple, hard working people and they valued “common sense” when it came to making decisions. Where is the common sense in Hillary trying to change the rules vis-a-vis Florida and Michigan? I was taught that once the rules are accepted, you can’t change them to suit your hand. I was also taught that you don’t take cuts in line; it’s cheating. These seem like trivial issues but they speak to the sense of honesty and fairness that I was taught by my grandparents. I and my wife have long anticipated and hoped for a strong woman leader in the White House, but Hillary is not our gal. She touts this “35 year” thingy like it has substance; there is no beef between the buns so to speak. She and Willy have taken waaaaay too much money from the godless Chinese powers for us to ever trust them. No folks, it’s time for Obama. John McCain is one of the better choices out of DC, but when he turns just right and the light falls just right, I discern the puppeteers (lobbyist money) strings — same with the Clintons.

“People who have been waiting for years to vote for a woman or a black find themselves conflicted having to make a choice between the two at one time. That’s very, very tough, especially on African American women.” What a telling statement! Whatever happened to voting for the candidate with the best qualifications? Sure its great to have a black and a woman running with one of them ending up in the White House. But lets llect one of them because they are the most qualified to lead this country.

The race card was played by the black voters in South Carolina. They flocked to Obama and discarded the Clintons, politicians who had been credited with being as black as any “white” politician could be. Why? Would blacks have voted disproportionately for Obama if he were 100% white?
This has been the criticism of black voters for a long time–consistently showing a blind loyalty based solely on color, even to the point of electing felons. The message is sent clearly. You’re only as good as the color of your skin, no matter how much you advocate for their rights. Which is why non-black minorities will not vote for Obama.

It’s a sad commentary on a life of commitment to the black community when all that can be seen is color and not a life time of support.

First we had Bill Clinton claiming he was the first Black President, and then he was claiming beceause Jesse Jackson lost twice in S. Carolina that he was a questionible candidate.
Now that that has backfired, they want to go against the DNC to seat the delegates she won when Edwards and Obama refused to campaign in Michigan abiding by the wishes of the DNC National committee.
They look desparate. Having been a long time democrat, I wouldnt vote for this dynasty if Hillary promised to give me all the oil in Alaska.
If this election over to the super delegates and dismiss the wishs of the majority, I will be voting independant.
As a citizen of Michigan, I think the only fair thing to do, is NOT TO SEAT ANY DELEGATES FROM FLORIDA OR MICHIGAN PERIOD.
I am mad as hell that the State Party hacks are trying to tilt this election.
I am voting for Obama in November because he will unify this country, not divide it.
Electing Hillary will be a vote for business as usual and cronyism politics.

So this means white Superdelegates Kerry and Kennedy must now vote for Clinton right? or does this flip flop only apply to black Superdelegates?

No one from the Obama campaign or the major media has called the Clintons racist. In fact, many have noted the Clintons’ history of working to advance civil rights. What has been highlighted is the fact that Bill Clinton and several Clinton campaign surrogates, such as Bob Kerrey, have practiced dog whistle politics. The code words and the tone is there. And it strains belief that the Clintons, who are such experienced political operators, do not know that. Maybe that is why Obama is winning now not just in blue states, but also red states. And in Virginia, a former Confederate state, he won the majority of the women’s votes, the majority of blue collar voters, and 55 percent of white male voters. It appears that voters are basing their choices not on the color of the candidate’s skin, but on the quality of his character and the judgment that he has shown on issues including steadfast opposition to the Iraq war, growing the economy, and providing universal health care without resorting to government mandates.

PEOPLE KEEP SAYING “WHO IS BETTER TO RUN OUR NATION?”, TAKE A LOOK AT MR. OBAMA: READ “OBAMA’S RISE THROUGH SPECIAL INTERESTS”, “OBAMA AND NUCLEAR LEAKS”, “OBAMA’S VOTING SLEAZE”, “OBAMA AND TONY REZKO”, AND “REZKO WATCH”.
PEOPLE TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO READ!

You know I’m sure the Obama camp would be calling everyone racist if they didn’t allow Florida and Michigan’s delegates to vote at convention if he had won these states. 100% sure. It’s so cheap and so sad to misuse this word. It diminishes real acts of rascism and real victims of racism to talking points and politics.

I guess s.b. missed all the times when Clinton played the “gender card” (that’s when she lost me)…unfortunately, both candidates aren’t above playing the special interest cards. db is right on…

Obama is green – let’s face it. Hillary Clinton has a life-time of dedicated service to this country as does her husband. They have supported African Americans from the get-go. We need to do what is best for this country and not squabble over words. Hillary Clinton is BEST for this country.

I have been a Obama fan for some time now, however the more I hear him speak the more I’ve come to realize that he has become a master great speeches that say nothing. He keeps talking change and I have eagerly waited to hear what those changes will be but so far nothing. I am starting to fear another President that campaigns’ on nothing so if elected he is free to do anything he pleases.
Clinton on the other hand has been a rock so maybe I’ll wait to support Obama when he has some history behind him just to be sure.

The Clintons will say anything to get elected, anything. And while that has helped them with some people, it’s hurt them with others – they are their own worst enemy.

Blacks are not supporting Obama simply because he’s black. Two weeks before the South Carolina their support was evenly split between him and Clinton. It was the race baiting by Bill Clinton that drove them away. And yes race baiting is racist, so I’m shedding no tears for the Clintons.

Blacks are the one’s being racist. Clinton has done more than anyone for the black community. Now see what they are doing to them in the name of color.
If anyone ever screams racing ever again, I am not hearing it, ever agin.
You want equality, you need meet half way and not being blinded by your color.
The biggest dissappoint for the black will be that Obama will loose the General Election and that will be the end of Obama the Mesiah

Here’s the question: Who do you think would do more to advance the plight of women and minorities in America and the world over the next four years: Brian Moore or Condoleeza Rice? I realize you don’t know who Brian Moore is because opposition parties have effectively been banned in the US. But the idea that a president’s skin color or gender is a boon to those who share it is a fallacy. Here’s a tip for all these torn superdelegates who’ve been dying to vote for a woman or “a black” all these years: Vote for Cynthia McKinney, of the Green Party ticket.
It’s a shame you and the mass media are so in the pocket of the republicrat cartel.

I find it very ironic that the same wedge issues that the republicans used to bring conservative christians to the polls, is exactly whats splitting the republican party up.
if you think a gop member will win the white house, you are brain damaged.
liberals and conservatives belong in the same cesspool.

In response to Jeff,being half-white makes you ALL black.If there is any doubt, try being “half” white when the cops pulls you over. You can bet your butt that you are all black then. As black people, we KNOW that if you are ever unsure if you are all black…. someone will remind you. And if Obama were someone who CLEARLY shouldn’t be president, like Al Sharpton, he wouldn’t get the black vote simply becuase he is black. Stop talking about Black people like we are stupid enough to vote for “the black candidate” instead of who we think is actually best. We recognize who is who. Barack has a more honest, cleaner track record. Less baggage and will bring people together unlike Hillary. And he’s not crazy enough to press “the” buttom like McCain. Please stop with the “blacks are voting Obama because he is black”. Duh, if were the only people voting for him, MAYBE, you would have a litte support for that argument. But that is not the case, is it?

what would make anyone think that Obama can unify the country? He can not even unify the socialists. I will be crossing over in the ohio primary to vote for hussein obama just to keep the clintons out of office. If he wins in novemebr, I will write him every day until I get my piece of his $845 billion dollars in spending increases.

The superdelegates switching their allegiance from Clinton to Obama are in or associated with states whose primaries Obama won overwhelmingly. The use of superdelegates smacks of elitism in the first place; if a superdelegate in an Obama state – especially an African-American superdelegate, cast his or her vote for Clinton at the convention . . .? Well, it would seem downright Republican, wouldn’t it.

what would make anyone think that Obama can unify the country? He can not even unify the socialists. I will be crossing over in the ohio primary to vote for hussein obama just to keep the clintons out of office. If he wins in novemebr, I will write him every day until I get my piece of his $845 billion dollars in spending increases.

Poor Hillary.

I completely agree with db. How sad to portray the Clintons as racists. People should wake up and analyze his remarks in the context of was he was refering to. It is just unfair. The Obama camp is engaged in an infair game calling anything and everything as raicist.
If Obama camp says it is racist then no harm done. But, when Hilary camp says you are polarizing…then it is racist. What sort of reasoning is it!
If Chelsea goes campaining for her mother…according to a great reporter..it is pimping out. If Mrs. Obama or Caroline Kennedy goes out campaining, it is just and heroic and welcomed as “our favorite daughter’s” endorsement. . Afterall these two (the Clintons)have (even with their human frailities) have devoted their life to serve this country and to make this country great. Be reasonable…even in your criticism.
The electorate is just mad…has gone mad!

The problem i have is people who vote “as a {your minority here}”. The candidates, the media, everyone seems to be trying to split us apart to win our votes: The Clinton camp expecting to win “women and non-college-educated-whites”, the Obama expecting to win “blacks and white men”. Does the line “United we stand, divided we fall” ring a bell to anyone. Vote for a candidate with positions you respect who you believe can implement them – I don’t carte what color or gender a candidate is: if they are socially liberal and fiscally conservative, they have my support.

How come when people say that black people bloc vote it is racist? All we ever hear is how Christians bloc vote. Look at the result of the 2004 election. Christians split their vote pretty evenly. Blacks voted for Kerry 85 or 90%. And Christian bloc vote? Black people are voting for Obama because he is black. Why is it racist to say that? Why else would they be voting for him? All 3 of his years in the US Senate where he has written no legislation? Or the fact that he was “against” a war he was in no position to vote for or against? It is easy for him to say he would not have voted for the war, but how do we know what he would have done? For all the talk about how progressive and tolerant the democrats are they are the ones that are making race an issue.

Let’s talk about the race card. Remember the unbiased, fair, and politically wholesome Oprah Winfrey? Enough said.

I’ve always been pretty conservative, but I have to tell you, I like a lot of what Obama says. I (like so many others) am tired of good ol’ boy/girl politics, and the Clintons embody that for me (as do all the Republican candidates). My #1 requirement for voting is to find someone who’s been in the political system as short a period of time as possible, because it just seems to corrupt people over time. The Clintons have been in “the game” way too long, and Hillary’s shady past with her legal firms makes me very uncomfortable.
While I hate that there are racists both for and against Obama, and sexists both for and against Clinton, that just comes with free voting. There were people who voted for Reagan because he was an actor, it’s just human psychology to have preferences. The only thing that scares me is that if Obama wins he might feel obligated to give preferential treatment to the racial groups that helped him get elected, or if Clinton wins that she might feel obligated to give preferential treatment to the groups that got her elected (labor unions in particular). I know this comes with politics, and the Republicans have COMPLETELY done this with the oil companies, but my appeal to Obama would be if you win, focus on issues that have been ignored by the current administration (healthcare, alternative fuel R&D, global warming initiatives) but don’t cater to special interest groups regardless of their current push to get you elected. Those groups only want a puppet (just like the oil companies wanted and got) but they don’t serve the good of the majority of citizens in this country. If the next president does nothing but address healthcare and help establish real advancements in electric/hybrid/hydrogen engines for cars through extreme tax breaks for manufacturers and buyers, or even directly invest in the R&D required to get this country weaned off oil, we will be a much stronger country in 4 years than we are today.

I am a firm beleiver that people should not be judged by the color of their skin. But I know I live in a world where others do not necessarily beleive this. This is just a fact of life at this point in time. After careful consideration of their experience and plans to help this country move forward, I support Senator Clinton. It is upsetting that remarks indicating that some people are not ready to support a black candidate are condemned, but Jessie Jackson Jr.’s attempts to influence black superdelegates by telling them that they should vote for Obama so as not to prevent a black man from taking the White House or threatening them that a vote against Obama could ruin their careers, is not eliciting critism.

Anyone who would vote for a Democrat or a Republican at the National level is a complete retard. It’s a one-party, corporate-controlled plutocracy. It’s not just Reagan and Bush who punished the thirld world and crushed democracy around the globe. It was also Clinton, and Carter, and Kennedy, and Johnson.
Having Obama in office isn’t going to be too terribly different from having Bush serve a third term, other than we may get raises for the first time in 7 years.

Here’s a shot of honesty:
I think it would be wonderful if Mr. Obama wins the Democratic nomination and goes on to win the presidency, based on the facts that:
1. He brings a fresh, new flavour to politics – he’s smart, he’s energetic, he has a great leadership style, and he has a good conscience.
2. He obviously enjoys what he is doing, and frankly, if you enjoy your job, you’re usually good at it;
3. It would be wonderful to know that the great America is mature enough to elect the best man for the job, inspite of his colour!
If that makes me politically incorrect and racist, sue me!

personally, i am to the point where i say give me a republican, all the race issues and all that crap make you tired of trying to find out what issues are important to that candidate, right now where do Obama and Clinton stand on what is important the welfare of this nation, no one knows do they.. personally i would like to know who cares about the american people??

What ever happened to the words of Martin Luther King:
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
Isn’t going exactly against the wishes of Martin Luther King for any black person to vote for Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. just because he is black? Wouldn’t they be “judging him by the color of his skin” and not “the content of his character?” Now, I may think he has to character of worth, but that is a different topic…

JT Chisholm – You have the “concern troll” routine down pat! Your post makes it abundantly clear that you were never a real supporter of Obama’s or you would already be aware of his detailed and thorough policy plans (all publicly available on his website for months).
Nice try to shill for Clinton, though. Too bad it was so transparent.

This country has seen and heard enough from and about the clintons, both Hill and Bill. The good that they may have done has been wiped out by their ego-driven attitude about “Me first, everything else last”. The sooner they retreat to Little Rock, the better the country will be.

The racial nature of Hillary Clinton’s campaign – whether it is concerns the Africanness of Obama or is directed to Hispanics – is indicative of a meanness of spirit, and a shallowness of vision that would handicap her as a good leader. She has lost the plot. A leader cannot play the race card, divide the people for temporary advantage, and later seek to unite them in victory. The divide-and-rule spirit is alien to all the claims is good about her candidacy.

The problem as I see it is Hillary does have more experence, but the baggage she carries will no doubt be what the GOP will use to make a very dirty campain. I agree with many of the readers that it is not and should not be about race or gender. But rather who can and should be elected. I like Hillary and I would like to see her get a chance to get into office. And Obama just does not have the experance to lead the contry. If Hillary is not the Dem Canidate I will be voteing for McCain.

So a old white man, a white woman and a black man entered a bar…. If only politics were such a joke. As a conservative white male maybe I don’t have the sensitivity to the race or gender cards that many do, but if you remove the pictures of the candidates, and just wrote down a column of their positions, accomplishments and character, I think we’d have much more informed voting. I’m against quotas in all their forms, including representation in politics. May the best candidate win; man, woman, black, white or other.
PS. Let’s not forget the first serious woman candidate was Elizabeth Dole, or that fear of racism kept Colin Powell’s wife from encouraging his candidacy. I do believe and recognize that racism and sexism are alive in this country, but as many have pointed out, endorsing someone for their race or gender is promulgating the problem, not fixing it.

I think this is a defining moment for the Clinton’s, whether they have been fighting for themselves (their position of political power and glory) or equitable justice for the African Americans and the average people. We know they sacrificed a lot to bring the African American issues to the front. Now that the fruit of their hard work is ripe, they should enjoy it,not destroy it. People would question their motives if they tore down what they had built.
This race, as any other in the future, should not be about the color of the skin or the gender of the candidates but the content of his/her promises and the commitment to fulfil the them. The Clintons should play a reconcilatory role for the party and the nation rather than a divisive one, as it may sound.

Hillary is about as authentic as a recycled aluminium can. The poor woman has twisted herself in so many directions, in order to please, that she has no idea who shew is.
We get asnew Hillary every two or three weeks.
And as to her expertise and experience, how come she’s done so little in her eight years as Senator? Surely she could have at least giving a preview of all her promises….cuz, well, frankly, she considered an “extremely poor” legislator. 2 bills passed in 8 years.

Its amazing how many idiots we have voting in this country when they make statements such as they wanted to elect a black or woman canidate.What ever happened to voting for the best person for the job.This just shows how biased liberals are.Suddenly liberals are jumping ship on Billery and i an just luvin it to death.

I have always voted and voted democratic but with the in fighting in the party, I view the process as corrupt no matter who wins.I will for the first time stay home come November.

Obama is best at picking up the black and independent anti-Hillary vote. He will not fair as well against McCain. Unlike Obama, Hillary has original ideas to solve problems and would have a much better chance in the general election. Obama talks a good game, but is better at stealing plans and ideas then actually having any.

I have been a conservative and a Republican all my life, and heavily campaigned for all of their candidates and platforms. But in Obama I suddenly see someone who can unite our country and more importantly, get the rest of the world to like us. He deals in love, not hate. And we need him to bring us all together, and stand up to those right-wing, intolerant racists! Maybe with Obama in office we can finally start putting some of them in prison where they belong!

Two things: Firstly, for the most part, criticism of Hillary is a bit harsh. Having have navigated the massive gender double standards that exist in this country, I have no doubts that she will be an effective commander in chief if elected. In every way that we find Obama bold and inspiring, a woman would be perceived negatively for displaying similar characteristics. Food for thought.
Secondly, I can’t believe this “It took President Johnson” nonsense about the Civil Rights Act. US history is chronically (and wrongly) slanted toward the individual, ignoring the contributions of popular movements. It’s not a question of LBJ vs. MLK, it’s this: Would LBJ have passed the Civil Rights Act if there were no civil rights movement? Laughable. He was critical link in the chain, yes, but that by no means entitles him to the credit.

I think Hillary has succeeded in shooting herself in the foot.
In the NY primary on Super Tuesday I was torn, and stood there in the voting booth for a little while scratching my chin before I finally pulled the Obama lever.
It’s that close for MANY people.
All it takes to tip to Obama is things like
*The racial backlash in SC
*Injecting 5 mil of her own money
*Replacing her campaign manager
These things introduce doubt, and are probably enough to tip the beans into Obama’s pot.
Obviously, if Hillary does not come away with wins in Texas and Ohio she is done, it’s a very slippery slope from there…

I am an international student graduation in journalism. The four years in this country, I was surprised by the lack of political sense americans have. One of the reasons the terrorist groups didn’t attack america after 9/11 is that they fear Bush. Because Bush shown that any country wh is directly or indirectly involved in the anti-american activity will be hit like Iraq and Osama Bin Laden fear that if Bush hit pakistan, his safe hide out will be destoyed. That is the reality which is happening outside america which the whole world knows but Americans dont. So this election is so important for america. If Mccain is the president, they they fear him as they fear Bush. On the other hand, if Obama is the presdent, this country will be destroyed as some of the international media is already reporting that “America is going back to history and the this century will be lead by China or India. Hillary is a better candidate than both these as the rest of the world is projecting. I am so surprised how people of America got in to the charm of speech not substance…..interesting

It appears our choice for President has boiled down to a naive adolescent and a grumpy old man. No doubt, in these dangerous times, I’ll take grumpy over naïve every time. Slick-Willie in a pantsuit is a goner!

I am from Ohio. At this point in time neither I nor my friends have no idea what Hillary really stands for. We have listened to her throughout the campaign starting with Iowa. We listened to her debates. We even factored in and gave her some benefit of doubt since she is of the gender. But so far Hillary has gone through so many adjustments in her campaign, so many image makeovers, and finding her voice after some of those early wins. But today she is just a blur . Her vision for this country is a blur. Even though she expects female votes, she hardly talks about gender equality, and her vision for what she will do for gender equality is a blur.
On the economic front, she is the worst of all. Her campaign raised more money than Obama in 2007, but she ran out of money in January and had to dip into her pocket for $5 million. Also she put it as a loan, so that she can take it back, whereas others like Romney spent their own money instead of saying it is a loan. If Hillary can not control her campaign money properly, she definitely will not be able to handle it for our country. On the other hand, Obama has proven that e can control the campaign finances and win a lot more states at the same time.

First of all, this is my first comment ever on a non-sports related story. I am dismayed by the branding of Lewis’ purported move to Obama as a racial decision. What folks are failing to point out is that most black lawmakers come from districts that overwhelmingly voted for Obama. With Congressional elections around the corner, what congressperson wants to spit in the eye of most of the likely voters in their districts by going against their constituents choice for the nation’s highest office. This has nothing to do with race, it’s just smart politics. I really cringe to see it painted in purely racial overtones. It’s intellectually lazy and demeans the political process.

Look up “Clinton Uranium” and see what Bill has been up to lately. Don’t tell me Hillary doesn’t know about this, especially with the huge donations he’s gotten for his work. If you question what Obama stands for and what his plan for the nation is, it’s on his website in detail. Hillary has info on her site also so you can compare and make an informed decision.
On another note, Obama didn’t name himself at birth. His parents did. So, the nonsense around his middle name (the idiotic conclusion being “he must be Muslim”) is ridiculous. He goes to the same church a lot of my friends attend and has done so for a long time. Although, if he was of another faith and people condemned him for it, that would be as wrong as attacking Romney for being a Mormon or someone else for being Catholic. I don’t care who anyone else votes for, who endorses whom, etc. I look at the facts and evaluate them based on what I want and need from my next president and leave it at that. We all should do the same and stop attacking based on twisted media reports and propaganda. That way, we might just end up being a strong united country.

Let’s see what Obama believes in. His father and step father are muslims. His half sister is also a muslim. He hides his middle name “Hussein”, why do you hide it if you don’t think it’s a problem? His pastor is a racist. I don’t know what he believes in, you tell me.

It’s too bad that Obama surrogates keep fanning the racial flames, and are not called on it. Obama could call for a stop to it, but he keeps quiet. Ms. Clinton is not a racist,yet the media keep playing it up. M. Obama gets a pass on her crude comments. Blacks played the race card in S.C. Clyburn claims he’s neutral, but he.s not. “Code word” was put out there by a black and the media ran with it. A S.C. legislator went on t.v. on election day and implied senator Clinton was not in the state and of course that was not true. Did he apologize? He didn’t. The media is doing a great disservice to the public by anointing Obama instead of doing fair coverage. Too bad, some see a racist in a person if Obama is not that person’s choice.

Hillary’s past solutions.
1)NAFTA
2)Voting to go to war.
Anyone that voted for the Iraq war doesn’t have the wisdom or understanding of the regional ethnic conflicts that have led us to a quagmire of epic proportions that will drain this country of billions of dollars and cost the future generations for years to come.
We need a president that has the vision to lead this great country. Not one of negativity and fear.

His getting Afr. Amer. support is no different than her getting women and white support. And, all of us know the only reason she is getting some of their support is because she IS a woman and she IS Anglo. If you don’t believe or know that, then you have your face buried in the sand.
The simple fact of the matter is this: she was polling higher than he was among blacks. She was getting a higer level of support than he was, except Bill over-played his hand. Not to start anything racial here but, some co-workers and I had the discussion many times in the past of why so many black voters were going with her over him. It seemed to us that they would want to back their own.
Well, enter Bill stage left and all hell broke lose….Anyway, many of these superdelegates are people that made up their minds last year. Of course they have a right to change their mind. The story that’s not reported here is, there are still black super delegates that will not change their mind and still have plans to vote for Hillary – no matter what. They have that right as do those who want to change their mind.
Change of heart or not, make no mistake about it, she still has more instutional support among blacks than he EVER will. And we know why too.
And, I suspect some people are beginning to realize the level of support she has among the black elite and are wanting to strike a balance or something……In any case, it has taken them 2000+ years to reach this point. So, of course they are re-evaluating, many of you would as well if placed in the same position under the same conditions. Anyway, who makes up their mind a year in advance? That’s as stupid as mailing in a ballot for someone months in advance.
Simply stated, people are allowed to change their mind, regardless of the reason. What’s a shame is the press is feeding people this race tag line and so many are buying into it. For goodness sakes people, exercise a little common sense; because black, white or purple, Hillary is a flawed candidate.
As a white male, I’m more than happy to vote for anyone against her. I don’t care if that person is Obama or McCain. The thought of this woman running the country is very scary. I’m more than happy to lend black voters some support. It’s about time they opend their eyes and realized the Clinton’s aren’t the only game in town. It’s good to see so many others are realizing it as well.

Becky, are you serious? You really think everyone’s problems with Hillary are because we are sexist? The woman is inconsistent and she is trying to claim her time as first lady to be political experience. She is evil, thats not sexist, thats just a fact. Even Maureen Dowd admits that Hillary is a bad test case for American sexism.
The Clintons bring so much baggage with them, and most of the country just wishes that she and her ilk would just go away and never bother any of us again. She bought one election in New York and now she is surprised that she can’t buy off all of America. Her rallies are degrading at best, and extremely racist at worse. Bill’s attacks on Obama are uncalled for. If he wants to slam Obama for something, slam him on issues.
I am sick to death of the Clintons pulling this kind of stuff. They claim they will do one thing and then backstab everyone.
HILLARY GO AWAY AND NEVER COME BACK!

Ditto “Mr Judgment”
“If Hillary can’t manage her campaign finances, can’t keep Bill on a leash, and can’t find her message — how exactly will she lead the country?”

Hillary’s experience = Bad experience
People need a new direction and a president worthy of trust. McCain should look for a retirement home and Hillary should step aside and stop doing more damage with her negative image. She will only unite republicans.
And I am not sure all that anger and frustration of Bill is not because he was hoping to get loose on all those interns again while Hillary is busy! What he thought was a sure thing seems to be slipping away!

The real challenge we have within the Democratic race is that we are dancing around the 800 lb elephant in the room. The third rail issue is race and every reporter, news anchor and pundit wants to remain as far away from this as possible.
As with all politicians who earn a significant majority of the vote from one particular group or party, there is concern as to what the massive support from such a group is expecting in exchange for this blind support? Barack has already given some inkling as to the sensitivity of this overwhelming support by avoiding vote choices on issues involving tougher laws for criminals and the reduction of plea bargaining. This is after he stood at the podium claiming to be tough on crime. His voting record (or lack of it via the ‘here’ votes) shows the contrary. It seems that anything that looks like it is supporting the local police and courts by closing loopholes or reducing tolerance goes against the massive support building behind him.
He is against illegal immigration but sought the support from one of the biggest benefactors of an illegal workforce, the Culinary Union. The reality is that if immigration reform includes amnesty, unions will see this new “legitimate” labor force as the equivalent of fresh meat in a singles bar. The ability to organize millions who will come out from the shadows means a whole new base of health and welfare payments.
Barack is for many things and from a viewpoint at 30,000 feet things look really good. But the lofty goal of bringing the two parties together is not going to be a reality with the current legislative body. What few realize is that laws and bills bubble up from the bottom and not from the top down. The rhetoric of bringing the world together is just that, rhetoric. As a newbie, his political capital will be lean if he were to be elected and he would spend that awfully quick trying to get one or two bipartisan proposals passed. After that, the continued objectives of congressional leaders and the required support of their home state agendas will continue as usual.

Vivi, you wrote ” Ms. Clinton is not a racist,yet the media keep playing it up. M. Obama gets a pass on her crude comments.”
Do some research. Hillary was a “Goldwater Girl” — get your facts straight!

Comments (media & blog) are becoming more and more vehement as people discuss the issues of race and gender. It is a fact of our existence that we learn at early ages to take a healthy amount of pride in, not only our accomplishments, but also in our identifications, our cohorts (be they race or gender). In our youth, we were pitted ‘boys-versus-girls’, and we were made better by fostering a friendly but meaningful sense of competition. We wouldn’t dare call that racism or sexism.
Now that we are voting, contributing adults, we learn to hash through political ideas or intensions that will work to make our lives better–ideas/intensions that transcend race and gender. But, that doesn’t discount that healthy sense of identity we gain from being white, black, Latino, Asian, or bi-racial—for that matter.
We shouldn’t HAVE to have Black History month or tributes to other minority groups because the accomplishments of those groups should equally be included in American history. However, that doesn’t negate the healthy sense of pride I especially feel in learning of the contributions of African Americans. When J.C. Watts was a staunch Republican representative in congress, I was proud. When Colon Powell and Condoleezza Rice were the first African Americans selected for such posts, I was a proud black American AND a proud American because of the strides such selections imply. Likewise, I was proud when Barack Obama was elected to the US Senate.
Ultimately, I will vote for the candidate that spawns ideas that contribute to a better quality of life for me and my children, but if I vote for Barack Obama because he is black, then that also contributes to my children’s view of a limitless future (of personal opportunities) as well. (Obama is a good man too. I would not vote for Marion Barry for anything, and he’s black. But, Obama is a positive role model for men, black men, and people in general.)
My point is that while we should vote on issues predominately, fostering and perpetuating a sense of pride in my race or gender is not racism or sexism. It’s not. Obama’s and Hillary’s accomplishments as people and as minorities are something to be proud of in a healthy way. If you are conflicted because of his race or her gender, then you should be. You were taught that. It’s not unhealthy. If they were not good people and patriots, then you would be remiss to be led by race or gender in making your decision. No one is choosing Obama just because he’s black. He is substantive (despite Rush Limbaugh’s opinion). No one is choosing Clinton just because she’s a woman. She has a solid history.

This is a sad and fantastic time all at once for American politics. Let me say that as a Black man, when Obama first anounced his intention to run, I thought it was a joke. When he actually did, I thought he was crazy. But then I started to listen and I read about him. I went to his website and I went to Hiliary’s I am currently reading his book, the Audacity of Hope. I am now a 100% Obama supporter, and NOT becasue his is black, but in part due to what I have read as his ideas and what he plans to do and based upon his intergrity.
If I can I will state a few reasons why Obama should be given a chance to lead this country above Hiliary Clinton.
1. Like Bill Clinton, his has a story from rags to success, so he understands what the average citizen goes through to make ends meets. And he knows what to do to make things better.
2. He has the credentials in my opinion. A law degree from Harvard, a community organizer, a law Professor, a state senator and then a US senator, so indeed he has moved up the ladder and understands politics and policy making.
3. He certainly has the ability to work both sides of the Isle. You should note that Hiliary Clinton always speaks about her experiance and ability to FIGHT and TAKE ON the Republicans, she does not know how to work with them.
4. He draws support from both parties. We now see there are Obamacans, Republicans for Obama. We know that Senator Lincoln Chafee is now supporting him and Colin Powell has indicated that he likes him and may support him. Such is the Charisma that he has.
5. His programs are REALISTIC, and not based on promises that will end up being broken. For example he correctly says that all through the cold war years, the USA maintained dialogue with Russia though we were techincally at war.
6. If you think he does not know foreign policy, he has foreign family roots, has lived abroad as a youth so he understands how to deal with foreign cultures. It is rumored that George Bush had only travelled out of the country once or twice before becoming president.
7. He is certainly intelligent. Being the president of the Harvard law review, an elected position to run one of the most respected legal journals in the United States, he cartainly must have shown his collegues he is intelligent. Being a law professor shows that he is intelligent. Intelligent people know how to make tough and good choices and decsions.
8. You cannot overlook his charisma. In times of tria and tribulation, many times it is the Charisma and intelectuality of an induvidual that gives the people hope and strength to carry on despite the odds against them. He has also almost single handedly ganvanized the youth vote in the country, if he does not win the nomination, the youth vote may shy away from the general election.
9.Oh! I forgot, this experience issue. Consider this, George W Bush was a Two times Texas governor before he became president, one would have assumed that would be adequate experience required the run the country effectively correct? We now see that this is not the case.
10. And to round up. His age. John F. Kennedy was younger that Barack Obama was when he became president, so how does Obama not qualify to be president?
There is more, but I think thats enough. Obama needs your vote. You will note that I have not mentioned anything as regards race or gender.

Cathy,
My facts are “straight”. I’m aware of Clinton’s “Goldwater” days. She was 13, or 14 at the time. What’s your point? Are you calling Senator G. a racist? Senator Clinton is not a racist. I’m entitled to my opinion. FYI, I was responding to the article.

All candidates for political office make mistakes in their campaigns.
All candidates for political office have segments of their past, life-choices/policies/associations, that will not appeal to some segment of their constituency.
As voters we need to attempt to ignore rhetoric and the multitudinous spins put on everything that any candidate has to say. We need to listen to what they say and then parse it for ourselves. We need to avoid the sound bites and look for the substance. We should make comparisons between the candidates’ histories and what is now being said by, or about, them.
In short we should take the time to become informed voters.
We serve no one, least of all ourselves, if we vote solely on the basis of political party, race, color, creed, sex, sexual preference, or anything other than how much a candidate reflects our morals, values, ethics, views, and priorities. It is very unlikely that any candidate will shares all of the above with any individual, but either by selection or process of elimination we will still come to a decision, hopefully our own decision.
As a final thought, I would urge the DNC to rethink the how, why, and wherefores of the super delegates. I do not believe, that as they are now constituted, they work beneficially toward the democratic process of the democratic party.

Center of Responsive Politics
HOPE FUND
Obama has given over $698,000 to super delegates that will support him.
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Don’t dis, this is a fact. If it comes down to superdelegates being the deciding factor. Its because OBAMA BOUGHT THEIR VOTE

Superdelegates are now king makers ? Voting’s goal is to accurately represent the public’s desires. If superdelegates vote any way other than what the popular vote in their district, county, city, state, country, is, then the Democrats are no better than the Republicans. Remember how the republicans handled Florida and the ‘hanging chads’, ‘dimpled chads’, et cetera ? WAKE UP SUPER DELEGATES AND DO YOUR JOB !