Obama Walks A Tricky Racial Line

Democratic Candidate Woos Blacks But Doesn't Want "Black Candidate" Label

(AP)  Barack Obama is walking a tricky racial line, trying to excite black support in the South without getting tagged as "the black candidate" and scaring off anybody else.

At a spaghetti dinner in the basement of a black church this week, he told a cheering crowd the civil rights movement started from the bottom up, with marches and boycotts. "That's how change comes," he said, linking black civil rights to his own campaign slogan.

But here in South Carolina, which has its Democratic primary Saturday, he also says over and over that color doesn't matter.

The same day as the church dinner, he told an audience at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, "If I came to you and I had polka dots but you were convinced that I was going to put more money in your pockets and help you pay for college and keep America safe, you'd say, 'OK, I wish he didn't have polka dots, but I'm still voting for him."'

A new McClatchy/MSNBC poll holds warning signs for Obama. He leads Hillary Rodham Clinton in South Carolina, but his support among white Democrats fell in one week from 20 percent to a mere 10 percent after race became more of an issue in the campaign.

Blacks comprise large portions of the Democratic electorate in Deep South states, and they could help Obama win a handful of primaries, including South Carolina's. Indeed, after the results are in Saturday night, he's heading to Macon, Ga., and then on to Alabama on Sunday for campaigning.

But the more Obama is seen through a racial lens, the more it might hamper him in other, bigger states, especially those where voters might be unaccustomed or unwilling to support black candidates.

Clinton's campaign isn't interested in helping him resolve that situation.

Her strategists deny any effort to stir the racial debate, but they say they believe the fallout has had the effect of marking Obama as "the black candidate," something he has worked to avoid.

Bill Clinton reminded a South Carolina audience this week, even as he linked Obama and Hillary Clinton as historic candidates.

"They are getting votes, to be sure, because of their race or gender," he said. "That's why people tell me Hillary doesn't have a chance of winning here."

Taking a softer tone, he said Friday in Spartanburg that "we have the largest percentage of Americans we've ever had who are literally aching to live in a post-racial future." People's backgrounds are important, he said, and we "celebrate them but believe that our common humanity matters more."

Obama was asked Thursday if he thought the Clintons were trying, to his detriment, to depict him as the black candidate.

"I'll let the Clintons speak to what their strategy is going to be," he said coolly.

As for his own campaign, he said his public career has been "based on the idea that we're all in it together, and that black, white, Hispanic, Asian, all of us share common dreams, common fears, and common concerns."

That approach, he said, won him votes "across the board" in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada, and will elsewhere.

Still, former South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges, who is supporting Obama, said he believes the Illinois senator will win Saturday in part because "black turnout will be higher than people expect." It might hit 55 percent of eligible black voters, he said, strikingly impressive for a primary election.

Obama, the son of a black father from Kenya and a white mother from Kansas, must juggle race-related matters that sometimes seem to conflict. He must convince blacks that America is ready to elect someone like him, so their votes for him will not be wasted and their hopes dashed. At the same time, he says voters can embrace him without regard to color.

The racial minefields haven't kept him from having fun with heavily black audiences in South Carolina this week.

The Harvard Law School graduate sometimes playfully breaks into vernacular, which seems to amuse him and his audiences greatly.

"I need you to grab Cousin Pookie to vote," he told a crowd in Kingstree on Thursday. "I need you to get Ray-Ray to vote."

At a similar rally in Dillon, Obama said Hillary Clinton was ducking the need to shore up Social Security. "There are some things that aren't right," he said, "and some things that just ain't right. And that ain't right!"

James Thrower, a federal employee from Sumter, was among the black voters charmed by Obama this week.

"In the beginning of this campaign, I didn't think America was ready" to elect a black president, Thrower, 50, said after one rally. "Now I do."

"This country needs some fresh blood," he said.

Both Clintons, campaigning separately, have wooed black and white supporters in South Carolina this week. An event Wednesday in Kingstree underscored the tension and suspicions animating the rivalry.

After fielding questions from an audience of about 200, Bill Clinton called on a black man standing near the stage. The man said he was a pastor and told Clinton that "black America is voting for Obama because he's black." He said Democrats are in a dangerous position because if Obama wins the nomination, voters will elect a Republican in November. "They're not ready for a black president," he said.

Several black audience members nodded and said, "That's right."

"I have to tell you I hope you're not right," Clinton responded.

He said that despite the "mean things" said about him "in the Obama camp this week," he would support the Illinois senator if he is nominated.

[rushlimpdrug]

"I need you to grab Cousin Pookie to vote," he told a crowd in Kingstree on Thursday. "I need you to get Ray-Ray to vote."

Where the helll did that come from? ? ? ?

If any other candidate would say that they''d be out!

[johnny343sc]

"Pookie and Ray-Ray" can vote all they *** want, but JUST HAVING discussions like this in the mainstream media PROVE we AREN''T ready for "President Obama" bin Laden.

No platform, no experience = Obama

total power-grubbing selfish witch= Hitler-y KKKlinton

Come back in 2016, O-bama... after you prove yourself in the public eye... thanks for the try, buddy.

He''ll win South Carolina because there are about 2 white Democrats that live in the state- but that''s it.

You know it is true...

;)

[l00ker]

All Barack has to do is stay on message, stay on form, tell HillBilly that he hasn''t time for the mud wrestling, and quickly but assiduously refute all false charges, and move on. Forget about this Clinton chump. If he was doing so much for black people and the country, then why did Gore had to constantly tell him to get with the ****** program.

[pepperp1]

%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026..look you can not call the Clintons RACIST and claim they did not cry for Katrina victims as the Obama campaign did and not alienate the non black vote, if the black community perceives Bill and Hill as racist the rest of us would then also be guilty as charged without a hearing trust is gone %u2026..this is the an Axelrod campaign attic and the play the press%u2026%u2026 seen it before it a CON but guess what the damage and non black flight is done there are not enough liberal left nationally for Obama to make it and the Rezko trial starts on February 24 %u2026..and not even Axelrod with his Press contacts can bring back the hope is gone it may be ugly but it is also over%u2026%u2026%u2026..cable news may give him a pass for this stunt but voters will not

and Im not even a Dem...

[paris1969]

Obama stated that he could guarantee the black voter ... now if this doesn''t make him the "black candidate" what would? I don''t believe that black people will vote only for race anymore than white people vote only for race ... there has to be substance behind whoever it is that we vote for.

[rohink-2009]

Stupid people will vote for someone simply because he is black. Stupid people will vote for someone simply because they are a woman. Intelligent people will vote for who they think is the best candidate who shares their values and vision for America. Hopefully there aren''t too many stupid people out there, but I have my doubts.

[johnfrost-2009]

Here is the testimny of the man who claims had gay *** and CRACK Cocaine with Obama. Curiously Obama has NOT disputed Mr. Sinclair testimony.

OBAMA PROBABLY DOESN''T WANT TO BE TESTED FOR COCAINE SO HE LIES LOW FOR NOW. AND HOPES THIS SCANDAL WILL GO AWAY.


Obama is accused and up against the wall.
The Obama camp is silent which is suspicious since if untrue they would be suing Sinclair right now.
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[rohink-2009]

We need to pass a tests to get a drivers liscense. We have to pass tests to graduate from school. Maybe we need people to take tests to see if they are informed enough to vote.

[l00ker]

Obama stated that he could guarantee the black voter ... now if this doesn''''t make him the "black candidate" what would? I don''''t believe that black people will vote only for race anymore than white people vote only for race ... there has to be substance behind whoever it is that we vote for.


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Posted by paris1969 at 04:37 PM : Jan 25, 2008


Can you please direct me to the source of that statement.

[johnfrost-2009]

Mr. Larry Sinclair has accused Obama of having gay *** in a Limo and a hotel room in Chicago, He also claims Obama smoked crack COCAINE with him as of Jan 1999. That Obama was well known to Limo Drivers etc.

[gunownerdan]

Barack Obama will actually fight for the rights of DANGEROUS CRIMINALS to SUE YOU if they get themselves hurt after breaking into your home! On the other hand he does not believe you have a right to protect yourself, your family, and your property from harm!
Both Obama and Clinton will say law-abiding citizens should not be trusted to own common handguns, rifles, and shotguns while they rely on armed guards who carry MACHINE GUNS every single day!

"Tyrants from Hitler to Mao to Stalin have sought to disarm their own citizens, for the simple reason that unarmed people are easier to control. Our Founders, having just expelled the British army, knew that the right to bear arms serves as the guardian of every other right. This is the principle so often ignored by both sides in the gun control debate. Only armed citizens can resist tyrannical government."
-- Congressman Ron Paul, June 27, 2006

[smashwl7]

Bill Clinton lied to his wife, he lied to his daughter, and he lied to the American People. Do you think he would have any problem about lying about Barack Obama?

%u201CI did not have *** with that woman!%u201D

[l00ker]

Question? Does anyone here truly believe that Hillary is going to get the Libertarian, Independent, and Republican vote?

[pepperp1]

%u2026%u2026%u2026..if the black community perceives Bill and Hill as not crying for Katrina as racist the rest of us would then also be guilty as charged without a hearing trust is gone %u2026..we are under no obligation to buy this slander

%u2026%u2026%u2026.this is the Axelrods campaign cult of personality the strategy hope as a leadership sale, and victimization to quiet decent just like the Bush Cheney traitor attack if you disagreed with Iraq no diff%u2026%u2026%u2026..Bill Clinton is right once the race card is played there are no facts everyone is on an the emotional rope with no way forward%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026. And Axelrod as a member of the press is playing at least cable and Wapo well enough %u2026%u2026 we have seen it before its a CON but guess what the damage and non black flight is done SC is I am sorry to say not a State Dems could have won anyway and there are not enough liberals left as there where in Mass to help Obama to make it back to hope and that 32 percent Repugs in the current pro Obama in the the newest poll in SC.... somehow I just don%u2019t buy they are going to vote for a Dem any Dem come Nov %u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026%u2026.and the Rezko trial starts on February 24 %u2026..and not even Axelrod with his Press contacts can bring back the hope and I don%u2019t think his former paper will play along like the Wapo cable outlets%u2026%u2026%u2026..




and Im not even a Dem...

[rowdytexan2]

Posted by l00ker at 04:36 PM : Jan 25, 2008

Obama should have stayed on task in the first place. But because he didn''t have a leg to stand on, and didn''t have a clue how to campaign on the issues, he campaigned by tearing down Hillary Clinton.

Now that''s she''s playing his dirty politics game, he''s crying foul! foul!

He can''t have it both ways!

[l00ker]

Posted by l00ker at 04:36 PM : Jan 25, 2008

Obama should have stayed on task in the first place. But because he didn''''t have a leg to stand on, and didn''''t have a clue how to campaign on the issues, he campaigned by tearing down Hillary Clinton.

Now that''''s she''''s playing his dirty politics game, he''''s crying foul! foul!

He can''''t have it both ways!


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Posted by RowdyTexan2 at 04:53 PM : Jan 25, 2008


Not so fast, he had to answer those charges against him, and all he was saying was that Clinton was distorting his record and misquoting him.

[krenz4]

And does anyone think that the slick Clinton Campaign did not know that introducing race into the race and forcing Obama to respond and discuss racial issues was not going to hurt him with White folks? They knew full well what the result would be!!! Wite folks cant accept a black manwho mentions the "r" word. The clintons knew that one mention of color would give those faint hearte whites a reason to ''abandon'' Obama.

[gunownerdan]

Are you sick of endless wars?

Are you sick of big government and out of control spending?

Do you value your Constitutuional rights?

If so, there is only one candidate for you...
RONPAUL2008.com
Hope For America

[krenz4]

Let us not forget that clinton fired the first salvo and wants to blame the Obama campaign for firing back. I expect nothing less of the clinton campaign except mudslinging and low down tactics. I want to see Obama just allow her to wallow in the filth and stay above that. She will eventually prove to the world just what she and bill are... business as usual, dirty dealers.

[themagic07]

WHY THIS ROOKIE SALESMAN CAN NOT BE TRUSTED?

..Muslim blood. Muslim%u2019s sons are Muslims for life. Blood is sticker than water. You can run but you can not hide.
..refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance. He did not want to offend ISLAM so he refused.
..claims he%u2019s running on his record.. He did not even know how to cast a %u201CYes%u201D or %u201CNo%u201D vote. He voted %u201Cpresent%u201D more than hundred times.
.. had 17 years%u2019 old unpaid outstanding parking tickets. He should spend sometime in jail.
.insisted that his health care provides care to everyone, does he know what universal means?
..a fabulous orator, but we need more than words; we need a doer not a talker
..he says one thing and does another
..will meet with enemies without preconditions
..he said that he was not taking money from the Lobbyists. How about the Rezko connection?
..playing old politics as usual, after he promised hope and change%u2026.
..used to be a drug addict or a pusher?
%u2026inexperienced, lack of accomplishments

For my fellow Democrats, please don%u2019t waste your vote to a salesman! Please be smart.

[ricardosolar]

"I need you to grab Cousin Pookie to vote," he told a crowd in Kingstree on Thursday. "I need you to get Ray-Ray to vote."

Where the helll did that come from? ? ? ?

If any other candidate would say that they''''d be out!
Posted by rushlimpdrug at 04:16 PM : Jan 25, 2008....

He''s not any other candidate. This is something new. That is why he can!

[hwy71so]

We are ready for a black president, I just don''t think HE''s who we need. I want Colin Powell to run! I''ve also noticed that (yeah, I know he''s an actor) Danny Glover has some really good leadership traits; from what I''ve seen.

I want someone who''ll keep to the issues with confidence in himself.

[l00ker]

I like Paul on a lot of issues, but he gets a little radical on some things. How would we generate and dispense government revenue under his presidency? I mean like for roads, schools, etc..

[themagic07]

WHY THIS ROOKIE SALESMAN CAN NOT BE TRUSTED?

..Muslim blood. Muslim%u2019s sons are Muslims for life. Blood is sticker than water. You can run but you can not hide.
..refused to say the Pledge of Allegiance. He did not want to offend ISLAM so he refused.
..claims he%u2019s running on his record.. He did not even know how to cast a %u201CYes%u201D or %u201CNo%u201D vote. He voted %u201Cpresent%u201D more than hundred times.
.. had 17 years%u2019 old unpaid outstanding parking tickets. He should spend sometime in jail.
.insisted that his health care provides care to everyone, does he know what universal means?
..a fabulous orator, but we need more than words; we need a doer not a talker
..he says one thing and does another
..will meet with enemies without preconditions
..he said that he was not taking money from the Lobbyists. How about the Rezko connection?
..playing old politics as usual, after he promised hope and change%u2026.
..used to be a drug addict or a pusher?
%u2026inexperienced, lack of accomplishments

For my fellow Democrats, please don%u2019t waste your vote to a salesman! Please be smart.

[l00ker]

We are ready for a black president, I just don''''t think HE''''s who we need. I want Colin Powell to run! I''''ve also noticed that (yeah, I know he''''s an actor) Danny Glover has some really good leadership traits; from what I''''ve seen.

I want someone who''''ll keep to the issues with confidence in himself.


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Posted by Hwy71So at 05:02 PM : Jan 25, 2008


You we rather have Glover over Barack? Why?

[pepperp1]

well big surprise we now have UPI naming Rezko Gate ......geeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzhhhhhhhhh dumb

[l00ker]

LOL! = If Barack Hussein can''''t deal with the attacks from his own party now, just wait until the Swift Boat and other patriotic organizations fire up their engines this summer and fall, if he wins the nomination.

This is just a food fight with the Clintons - the Swift Boaters will up it to a real blood fight.


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Posted by trapbreak at 05:04 PM : Jan 25, 2008


From my last update, he seems to be doing quite well; with media talking about sometime mid to late spring even.

[pepperp1]

Obama said Hillary Clinton was ducking the need to shore up Social Security. "There are some things that aren''t right," he said, "and some things that just ain''t right. And that ain''t right!"

James Thrower, a federal employee from Sumter, was among the black voters charmed by Obama this week.

"In the beginning of this campaign, I didn''t think America was ready" to elect a black president, Thrower, 50, said after one rally. "Now I do."



Aint right, Harvard Grad???? Oh my.

[l00ker]

For my fellow Democrats, please don%u2019t waste your vote to a salesman! Please be smart.




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Posted by themagic07 at 05:04 PM : Jan 25, 2008



If he is so bad, then why did he have Hillary crying up in New Hampshire and Bill turning tomato, foaming at the mouth, and popping veins.

[jamurphy4]

You can''t go into a all black and make a speech, sounding like a "Black Preacher", and not be labeled "Black".. I don''t think many of us the back the Democrats care one way or the other.. We want someone that has the experience, and leadership to take the lead and get the U.S.A. moving in the right direction.. Hillary is the best choice, and for sure the most experience, Obama should just get on board as the V.P. .. That would be a winning ticket..

[jaerasta]

ROHINK,
Yours is the most intelligent comment I have read yet. Keep it up and maybe we can convince people that casting their vote for people who think like them can make a difference... All these unfounded and unsubstantiated claims against Hillary or Barack will invariably have the same effect as the Swift Boat Vets for the Truth (Bunch of fabricators) had on Mr. Kerry and the Dems in 04. Dems do not need a repeat of that. Everyone listen to the candidates and make your choice based on how well they mirror your desires and opinions, and win your trust; not because they are a Man or Woman, Black or White!

[l00ker]

You can''''t go into a all black and make a speech, sounding like a "Black Preacher", and not be labeled "Black".. I don''''t think many of us the back the Democrats care one way or the other.. We want someone that has the experience, and leadership to take the lead and get the U.S.A. moving in the right direction.. Hillary is the best choice, and for sure the most experience, Obama should just get on board as the V.P. .. That would be a winning ticket..


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Posted by jamurphy4 at 05:12 PM : Jan 25, 2008


I respect your position.

[gunownerdan]

"How would we generate and dispense government revenue under his[Ron Paul''s] presidency? I mean like for roads, schools, etc..
Posted by l00ker

We spend trillions all around the world on over 150 military bases in dozens of countries. All that money can and should be used here at home and Ron Paul can make it happen. For instance, World War II ended over 60 years ago yet we still have many soldiers in Europe. Why?

[rushlimpdrug]

"In the beginning of this campaign, I didn''''t think America was ready" to elect a black president, Thrower, 50, said after one rally. "Now I do."

Half black makes him black?
He is one confused dude.
Maybe he could be the black and white candidate.
The "michael jackson" candidate.

How''s the leadership in Rwanda, Kenya, Malawi, Egypt, etc., etc.

[gunownerdan]

Both Obama and Clinton will say law-abiding citizens should not be trusted to own common handguns, rifles, and shotguns while they both rely on armed guards who carry MACHINE GUNS every single day!

"How a politician stands on the Second Amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual ... as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of."
- Suzanna Gratia-Hupp

[helnv]

Just a simple comment, Barack Obama mentions everyone but the Native Americans in this article. The article above said, "...black, white, Hispanic, Asian...". Nothing about the Native Americans who were here first.

[excoachken]

Bill Clinton was not the country''s "first black President" and neither will Barrack Obama. He is of mixed race, and to say he is "black" ignores the truth and is a put down (by omission) of the other half of his heritage. Isn''t he proud of that part of his DNA? If so, why not brag about it as often as he mentions his similarities to Martin Luther King? By claiming to be black, exclusively, Obama is "playing the race card."

[johnfrost-2009]

Here is the testimny of the man who claims had gay *** and CRACK Cocaine with Obama. Curiously Obama has NOT disputed Mr. Sinclair testimony.

OBAMA PROBABLY DOESN''T WANT TO BE TESTED FOR COCAINE SO HE LIES LOW FOR NOW. AND HOPES THIS SCANDAL WILL GO AWAY.


Obama is accused and up against the wall.
The Obama camp is silent which is suspicious since if untrue they would be suing Sinclair right now.
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[truthfulken]

Edwards Speaks clearly with little rhetoric. Edwards knows what to do from day 1 too. Obama is skilled at and uses lots of rhetoric, skirts issues because, he does not know all he needs to know and he is not sure of himself. Obama gets flustered when called on to clarify his position and just skirts the issue again and makes you feel good while he is skirting the issue. Obama has to learn all the immense detail of all the things a President has to deal with. Obama will need to have expertise in knowing all of this by Jan 20, 2009, which is impossible for Obama to achieve. I have heard all of this from people I know high up in the Republican Party. If we listen to the Republican Party and the Republican Propaganda Machine we will end up with more of the same old horrible politics - of the Rich - for the Rich - by the Rich - of the Republican Party. WE THE PEOPLE desire and deserve positive change that will help all Americans. VOTE FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

[truthfulken]

The Republicans know once two candidates are selected they will win against Obama or Edwards. The Republican slanderous Propaganda machine will eat them up. The Republicans also know they have little to no chance to win against Hillary. The Republican Party knows the only way they may have a chance to win against Hillary is to slander the Clintons heavily and cheat mightily in the election. Obama has 1 year of the Senate under his belt. Hillary has eight years as First Lady and her many years as a Senator which she has served or serves on some important committees. She has good relations with many government officials in others countries. She is an excellent negotiator. She uses very little rhetoric and mostly substance when she speaks. She doesn%u2019t have to learn the how to negotiate with congress, public relations, foreign relations, how to improve education, healthcare, and economics what works and doesn%u2019t. She already knows all these things.

[truthfulken]

It%u2019s time to face the cold hard facts of this Presidential election. My friends of influence in the Republican Party have told me The Republican Propaganda Machine (Republican owned media) endorses Obama and will do everything they can do to divide the Democratic Party. We have already seen the slanderous and untruthful rhetoric from the Republican Candidates in the Florida Debate. The reason the Republican Candidates attack only Hillary is that the Republican Party has a great fear that Hillary will get the Democratic nomination for President. Why? She will win the Presidency if she is the Democratic nominee. Because, there are more women voters than men voters, Hillary appeals too many more groups of people no matter what their race may be, economic background or religion. Unfortunately Obama or Edwards do not appeal to as many groups of people as Hillary does.

[random_radar]

If Bill Clintoon won''''t respect wife Hillary Clintoon, why should any of us????

Posted by badaxmofo at 05:22 PM : Jan 25, 2008

Or rather, if Hillary Clinton doesn''t have the guts to stand up to her philandering husband, how can she have what it takes to stand up for what''s right and lead America?

Why would any woman vote for the woman who puts up with an openly and unrepentant adulterous husband?

[missingamerica]

Hillary appeals too many more groups of people no matter what their race may be, economic background or religion. Unfortunately Obama or Edwards do not appeal to as many groups of people as Hillary does.

Posted by TruthfulKen at 05:48 PM : Jan 25, 2008

Is it me, or is that a truly pathetic attempt at reverse psychology?

[truthfulken]

For inside information on hw the Republican view the national election. Who will win and why read on.

[tigerjcs]

I believe that Hillary will get elected as the democratic nominee. Not because she is white, but because she is the best qualified and ready to start the presidency job on day one. Obama has a long way to go to prove himself. Well, don''t vote ''Present'' though. We need to know where Obama stand in his records. So, Obama need to grow up and be more responsible. People will not vote for him, not because he is black, but rather there are more candidates who are better qualified and ready than him, including those republican candidates.

[cbs4me3]

I am white male and have emphaty for the blacks. I understand why they reach out for a black person running for President. I believe Obama is not that person. He simply lacks experience and needs to spend 12 more years in the Senate. ABC is reporting other problems concerning Reczko of Chicago. The republicans will win handily if Obama is the party''s nominee. In fact, it will not be close.

[hwy71so]

About Danny Glover. Sorry, I can''t be specific. But, about 6 months ago I saw him in an interview on one of the extended channels and he wasn''t the actor. He was Danny Glover the man. He responded in a responsible and professional manner on one of the key issues (as I see it). I can''t remember what it was over, but it impressed me at the time as it was an impromptu response; not rehearsed. Of course, as with any candidate or prospect, I would have to look more into it.

My problem with Obama is that he is a legislator, yet doesn''t understand the American spirit. America has always stood with the oppressed (Kuwait, the Iraqis) against the oppressor (Hussein). Obama doesn''t see that when he rails on our actions in Iraq. He''s got tunnel vision just like all the folks who think we should just dump and run. Ron Paul included. As the state of Iraq is now, it would be more harmful for us to just pull out. Whether you agree with Bush or not; we are there NOW, let''s take care of business as we should.

[frb01]

Until he won in Iowa Obama was clearly taking the high round, looking for common ground and avoiding the usual suspects like Jackson and Sharpton. Once the Clinton machine got nervous and turned Bill on him the rehtoric got heated. I firmly believe the Clintons started this one.

Anyone who thinks Hillary is great, should come to Upstate NY, that place that elected her. We have been in deep economic trouble, so much that Gov Spitzer launched a campaign to help it. Mrs. Clinton has been too busy carpetbagging for the next office.

[chitwn4]

Wow sure are a lot of ignorant racist''s here! Good thing America is ready to move forward and leave the ignorant one among you behind.

[searingtruth]

Fellow citizens, I believe we are being led down the garden path on this one.

As I recently acknowledged, I have decided to support Edwards since a viable Independent candidate has not emerged, but I haven''t heard any comments from Hillary or Obama that seem sexist or racist. Although I have heard a lot of endless bickering about issues of no import, which I unfortunately hear in all campaigns.

I''m against them for their positions, which I feel too often verge on, or are, center-right.

And I believe most others are for or against candidates for the same reason, their political positions.

So let us not fall into faux debate. I haven''t been shy in criticizing both Obama and Hillary for their positions, and I hope that everyone will be just as passionate in their debate, even when it''s directed towards Edwards or anyone else.

I just hope that we can focus on not only their positions, but their plans, to pull our nation back from the brink of destruction.
ST


"It''s not a war on terror gone wrong, it''s a war on American liberty gone right."
SearingTruth

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