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By SAG

September 10, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

It won’t matter, just like Oprah’s big brew-ha-ha…won’t muster up enough votes to make a difference. She will stomp him in the primary elections. His inexperience is so evident each time he gets in front of a microphone. The funny part will be watching Oprah try to get back into good graces with Hillary once she has the Democratic nomination. Clinton will forgive her, but not before Ms. O crawls on her belly and begs forgiveness for awhile.

By who cares

September 10, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

will there be a burqa big enough to fit Operah when Barrack bin laden turns America into an Islamist country? Face it-it appears that Oprah is a black racist! Everything is for blacks-African Schools, african adoptions-where are the white things?

By Ethel

September 10, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Obama will probably take GA. I am proud that Bishop is supporting him.

Go Obama

By EKW

September 10, 2007 3:24 PM | Link to this

Hillary is trying to run on her husband’s experience. Her experience is on the same level as Obama. Obama will do well. Oprah will do well in backing him.

Go Obama!

By hdd3

September 10, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

Ms.O is a billionare and as a lot of influence. Why would she care about Hillary? Does not make sense to me.

By eSPO

September 10, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

Very funny ‘SAG” . Hillary is well known and her supporters have been active very early on. Barack Obama is just starting to pick up a little steam and the recent endorsements by prominent,respected public officials will bolster it. Oprah provides Barack Obama with much needed exposure. Once the everyday people of America see that he is articulate,intelligent and capable, they will vote. I look for the race to get much tighter as more and more people learn of the Obama phenomenon.

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

September 10, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

I think Obama is a very moral, bright & driven guy. Do I think he should be president…probably not. He is a wee bit inexperienced….but heck…..maybe that’s what it takes? Maybe too much experience is not a good thing either. It makes you not see clearly.

I will say this….just because you’re black doesn’t mean you should automatically vote for Obama….I’m not voting for Hillary just because I’m a female and white (She has hidden agendas in my book). But I do think she’s super bright and I would like to see a woman president….

I haven’t seen anyone yet who makes my toes curl yet. Except for Brad Pitt & George Clooney but they’re not running now are they.

By asd

September 10, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

That is the thing, poeple are backing Hillary because they are scared of what will happen to them if they don’t and she wins. But with Barack, you do not have to be scared because he will treat you just like any of his supporters.

By MarkieBee

September 10, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

Geez, stop with this “Obama is inexperienced” crap. He has twice as much elected legislative experience than Hillary and Edwards. And what does experience really mean? We can say George Bush is really experienced, eight years as Texas governor and now eight years as president. But that’s now 16 years as one of the worst politicians in our history. His judgment is clouded. His “experience” is in screwing the American people. I’ll take judgment over experience any day of the week. Obama was dead-on with his judgment on the Iraq War. He said back when it was very unpopular to do so that it was a stupid war, that we’d have sectarian violence to deal with and that it would cost way too much money and lives. Bush’s “experience” should have told him the same thing. Hillary’s “experience” should have told her the same thing yet she voted to authorize the war without reading the entire intelligence report. Same thing with Edwards. Their “experience” led them - and US - down the wrong road. I want to elect the person who has shown the best judgment. That person is Barack Obama. And to the person who is under the impression that Obama is a Muslim, you are wrong and hateful. Obama is a Christian and proud of it.

By eSPO

September 10, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

“Who Cares”.I know where the white thing is , its what they stuffed in your head to take up the empty space when they removed your brain.Paranoia will destroy ya.

By hdd3

September 10, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

By who cares,

I am not an Oprah fan at all. But how is it racist for her to use her money and influence to help a group of people that have been at a disadvantage for decades? She is black the people she helps are black. Seems logical. your comment is totally stupid and without merit.

By Darrell

September 10, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

It’s time! In every election the candidate with the household name lead in the polls. America is being introduced to its next President one by one; city by city. These endorsements don’t surprise me. The numbers will grow! President Obama. I’m looking forward….

By MarkieBee

September 10, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

Hey Pearl Girl, George Clooney and Brad Pitt are both HUGE Obama supporters. Does that count?

By Freddy K.

September 10, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Billary or Oblamma, one wants to continue where the lair, lair left off and the other doesn’t really know where he wants to start. Case of the clind, leading the blind. I will race you to the finish line, Oh snap where is it at?

By csh

September 10, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

eSPO – “Much needed exposure”?? – Please, the medial has provided Obama with plenty of non-stop and glowing exposure over the past 9 months. What magazine has he not been on the cover of? Voters have seen plenty of Obama – enough to know he lacks the experience and strength of Hillary as demonstrated in every debate.

As for Oprah – she is entitled to endorse anyone she chooses. Her endorsement of Obama has nothing to do with race in my opinion.

By Lioness

September 10, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

I see lots of people angry with Oprah for her backing of Obama.

Lots of jealousy….with a dab of racism, perhaps?

Those who back Barack do so because he is the best candidate. He is one of those extraordinary human beings that comes along once in a generation.

Hillary is a scheming, dishonest waffler without an ounce of authenticity. She positions herself as a strong woman, but she is running entirely on her husband’s coattails, and she has so little political courage that she keeps stealing Barack’s themes of change.

Really sad to see.

If Hillary is the nominee, Oprah will simply be disappointed. As for asking for Hillary’s forgiveness? Why do something like that when her only crime is to have done the right thing?

Hillary needed Oprah. Oprah does not need Hillary. Nor does the rest of the country. We have had enough dishonesty for too many years.

By RLH

September 10, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe people are on here talking about Obama not having enough “experience” sfter six years of this Bush debacle. Bush has certainly lowered the bar for having experience to be President.

By Howard

September 10, 2007 4:10 PM | Link to this

It amazes me that people continue to think that Hillary has more experience because she was a President’s Wife. Then why dont we have Laura Bush run then? Arent we all tired of Bush - Clinton -Bush and now a possible Clinton. Hillary doesnt represent change!! All those lobyist money she is taking will need to be repaid when she gets into office. Who wants that again? Which means the same ole Wahsington politics. VOTE FOR BARACK ‘08!

By Roz

September 10, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

SAG, sorry but wishful thinking; wake up and stop dreaming. Barack will prevail in the election; my advice to you is get smart and vote for winner!!!

By jen

September 10, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

What does Oprah’s help to blacks got to do with this. Will you can Bill Gates a raicist for helping africa, india and other poor nations.

By Lucy

September 10, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

Anybody but Hillary. Her only talent is in making herself scarce when her husband’s with his girlfriends. Oh yeah, then she punishes the girlfriends on her way to feminist meetings.

By justbeing real

September 10, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

Why everything have to equate to color of skin ..People get over that state of mind…It hard to beleive have aversion is still notorious in this country..We are all human and have the same rights..We want go BACKWARD..this is a NEW DAY !!!

By Jan

September 10, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this

I am a Barack supporter as well as my three year old who can say his name. He will be the next President. Some of you need to get your passports ready because we will take over this country.

By jc

September 10, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

I am African American and I am not voting for Obama just because he’s black. Nor am I voting for him just because of all the African slaves who died in transport to America’s shores. I am not voting for Obama just because of all the slaves who were beaten and hanged while slaves in this country. I am not just voting for Obama because of all the slave families broken up to fulfill the needs of a racist system which built this country on the shoulders of free slave labor. I am not just voting for Obama because of all the billions of dollars defrauded from black people through property, labor and legalized theft.

I am not just voting for Obama because of all of the employment opportunities denied African Americans through the more recent Jim Crowism in this country. I am not just voting for Obama because of all the African Americans institutionalized in American prisons, today, due to unequal justice. No, those would all be reasons adequate enough, but I am voting for Obama because despite all the opportunities denied African Americans, he still has the best qualification, intellectually, politically, constitutionally, and organizationally, to be President of the United States Of America.

By royal

September 10, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

To all you people who think Oprah is going with Obama because he’s black, That statement in itself shows your hidden racism and envy. In all of the 200 plus years in American history, there have only been White men Presidents. So don’t you think you voted for them because they were White, or was it the only choice you had? Did any of you vote for Jesse Jackson or Al sharpton? No, of course not. You knew they didn’t have a snowball chance in hell to win. But here comes Obama who can win and now you’re scared. All of those hidden racism feelings are coming to the forefront and it shows. If Oprah would’ve back Clinton or any other candidate you would’ve claimed she was smart. But she didn’t, she backed Obama and now she’s a racist. What a crock. 90 percent of her viewership is white. Aside from that school in Africa, most of her generosity is for whites.(thats what we see) Just face it, you’re racist envious.

By jgm

September 10, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

I am an Obama supporter. I attended another of several volunteer events this last weekend, this one with around 500 participants (only a handful of blacks, by the way).
What strikes me the most is that in every event I’ve attended, when there is a show of hand of how many have NEVER been involved in politics before or NEVER have volunteered to do something like this, ALWAYS well over half of the hands in the room go up, including mine. We are all motivated to get out and do something to change our country and we are inspired by Obama’s message that we CAN make a difference. I believe he is trying to change this nation, not by the old ways that have been going on in Washington for so long, but by inspiring all of us to get out and do something, in the same way that Martin Luther King and Gandhi inspired millions. He cannot make the necessary changes alone, and he knows it; but he knows if he inspires enough of us “ordinary people” who have always believed that we didn’t have any power to get up and fight for change, that it will happen, because it has been proven in history.

Believe me - I’ve done my homework on Obama, reading his books, researching speeches he’s made, checking out his voting record, and yes - at times I’ve even read and listened to all of the noise coming from the pundits too.
I’ve also spent quite a bit of time researching the other Democratic candidates too), and I’m not knocking any of them, but frankly when you boil it down, all of the candidate’s messages are not that different.

Obama may not have the best plan out there (and he’s said if a better one shows up, he’s not attached to it being HIS plan that we fight for), or have the most Washington political experience (although he’s no slouch of a poltician in my opinion), but he knows how to motivate ordinary people, and he has created a vision of how this country can be that huge numbers of us have stepped into and taken on as our own vision. That is the biggest reason that I’m impressed with him….plus the fact that many people who know him personally (including Oprah) have endorsed him and said he is really who he portrays himself to be. I hope he wins, despite what the polls say, and yes - my cynicism of politics has diminished because of him.

By cape cod

September 10, 2007 5:55 PM | Link to this

I believe Oprah makes decisions that have nothing to do with race or gender. Many folks out there trust Oprah’s judgement. Obama is the best candidate. Read his books, think about what he is saying to us all. I believe his words. There is enough out there to backup his positions. He is not a perfect man but pretty close. Read Ted Sorenson’s article in The New Republic about JFK and Obama. JFK was 40 when he ran for office. JFK was said not to have enough experience when he ran for office. Here is a quote from JFK “experience is like tail-lights on a boat which illuminate where we have been when we should be focusing on where we should be going.” This is a quote from a speech JFK as a ran for the white house.

Obama for President of United States

By royal

September 10, 2007 6:01 PM | Link to this

To all you people who think Oprah is going with Obama because he’s black, That statement in itself shows your hidden racism and envy. In all of the 200 plus years in American history, there have only been White men Presidents. So don’t you think you voted for them because they were White, or was it the only choice you had? Did any of you vote for Jesse Jackson or Al sharpton? No, of course not. You knew they didn’t have a snowball chance in hell to win. But here comes Obama who can win and now you’re scared. All of those hidden racism feelings are coming to the forefront and it shows. If Oprah would’ve back Clinton or any other candidate you would’ve claimed she was smart. But she didn’t, she backed Obama and now she’s a racist. What a crock. 90 percent of her viewership is white. Aside from that school in Africa, most of her generosity is for whites.(thats what we see) Just face it, you’re racist envious.

By Linda

September 10, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe that someone posted something here about Barack Obama being muslim. Please people…inform yourselves!! Barack Obama is an intelligent, honest, straightforward, CHRISTIAN man with an amazing amount of integrity and has the capacity to inspire hundreds of thousands of people. When he is elected, the world sees us differently…because we WILL be different. I don’t want the Clintons in the White House again. I don’t want someone who can play the “games” in Washington…I want someone who will put a stop to the “games” altogether. And that person is Barack Obama.

By JENEVE LECKY

September 10, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

I am an African-Canadian and if I were able to vote in the US election, Senator Obama would be my choice. Of course, Hillary is bright and have the so-called experience, but Bill Clinton will be the president. (I admire him, don’t get me wrong). America needs change, as well as the whole world. I believe that Senator Obama will make an excellent president not only for America but for the World. Go Obama, we are all rooting for you.

By Ben

September 10, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this

I’m excited to see all of these last ditch efforts to discredit Obama. It’s even down to name calling and racism.. Most of us know what that means. It means more and more people are waking up and realizing Hillary, and her Republican companions are playing of futile game of divide and conquer. They’re losing ground to an intelligent and independent group of Americans who are taking back this country from special interests. This is the last ditch effort is to divide everyone by party and race. Guess what… It’s over. I’m not scared and there are millions of other Americans that aren’t scared either. The race card doesn’t mean crap and neither does the female card. We’re choosing the best candidate. If you listen to one of Barack’s speeches you know where we’re headed and it’s going to incredible. I can’t wait for that first speech before the UN!!!! AMERICA IS BACK….

By Nick

September 10, 2007 6:49 PM | Link to this

Does this surprise anyone that Sanford Bishop would not vote for Obama? Obama is BLACK….His skin color, not credintials, makes him attractive. Bishop also realizes that if Clinton wins, he will not be “blackballed” by Clinton, because then she would be considered a racist. He can have his cake and eat it too. Obama has not had enough time to make a complete jackass and fool of himself like Jackson and Sharpton always do. Blacks will always vote for blacks because they are not smart enough to learn about the real issues that face the American public. Blacks are more interested in “free hand-outs” then anything else. That is why they will be always be inferior to everyone else!

By Ansu

September 10, 2007 6:58 PM | Link to this

My question is who will Obama play racism to? His Mother (White family) or His father (Black family).So, folks minus the racist card from Obama agenda.

By Future BO fan

September 10, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

So now if you don’t like Obama you’re a racist? I thought he was about transcending race? Bush was inexperienced and wet behind the ears and look what that got us—Cheney and Rumseld. I like Obama but he’s not ready to be president. It was just 4 years ago since he was a state senator. Geez. He’s come up the ladder so fast and with so much luck that it makes me uneasy. He a polician riding on his biography, not real accomplishments. Does that mean he won’t be a great president eventually?? Mabey in 8 years.

By Debbie

September 10, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

This is in reponse to Nick’s comment.

I wonder if you could endure and survive the things that Blacks have had to deal with over the years - I think not.

Blacks are a strong group of people so don’t give me this inferior to everyone else crap. There are many hard-working, moral Black people who give their all to companies only to see lazy Whites with no real work ethic get promoted and recognized as being so great only because they are White - not because they produce good quality work.

So I know people like you can’t stand to see strong Blacks who aren’t asking you or anyone else for a free handout. It probably troubles you to see that many Blacks can read, write, run businesses and live a better lifestyle than you probably live. Oh yeah and some of us have spotless homes, bank accounts, two-parent families and even bathe - ha, ha.

By John

September 10, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

His wife said Obama stinks.

By JOE V.

September 10, 2007 8:35 PM | Link to this

NEITHER ONE IS WORTH A “CRAP” !

By MarkieBee

September 10, 2007 8:40 PM | Link to this

When is someone “ready to be president?” Is there a written rule somewhere? Is there a qualifying round? The Constitution only says you must be American born and at least 35 years old. After that it’s your ideas against the other guy’s (or woman’s). What does experience really mean? There are plenty of congressmen who have years and years of experience but have done little in terms of effectively legislating. Obama has one less authored bill that’s passed the senate in a little less than two years than Hillary has in more than six years. It was the same thing when he was a state senator in Illinois. He passed the first real political reform bill in Illinois in more than 25 years. If you know politics, Chicago and Illinois, in general, is the big time. If you can get a reform bill passed in Illinois you stand a great chance of getting one passed in Washington. He also passed landmark legislation on racial profiling and death penalty reviews after Illinois found that 13 innocent black men were sitting on death row. He was a busy man in Illinois and he’ll be a busy man in Washington getting the people’s work completed.

But let’s look at the quantitative experience issue: let’s compare Obama to Hillary and Edwards. Obama has almost twice as much elected legislative experience than Hillary and Edwards. Edwards has exactly SIX years of political experience. Why is he not called inexperienced? Let’s look at Giuliani and Romney on the Repugnantcan side. Giuliani was an associate attorney general and two-term mayor of NY. Good, but not awe-inspiring experience. Romney has ONE term as governor of Massachusetts. Good, but not awe-inspiring. Obama has as much or more elected legislative experience than all of the front runners from both political sides.

But as I posted earlier, it’s judgment that really counts. Obama got Iraq right. Edwards and Clinton did not. Giuliani put his emergency services command bunker in the World Trade Center complex. One of the reasons he was walking around after 9/11 looking all tough was because his command bunker was under 50 feet of rubble. His people told him not to build there, but his judgment (or lack of) told him to build it in an area where terrorist had already struck once. Romney? Well, he’s had so many positions on the same issues it’s hard to tell where his judgment lies.

By Feb

September 10, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

“The Bush and Clinton family think they can pass the presidency around like a party joint!” Huh! Time out!

By loudguyrick

September 10, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

Nick, I can just hear the fiddle playin’ in the background….

You know what the saddest thing is about your racist diatribe? General Lee wouldn’t like it. You see, General Lee did not believe in slavery, did not consider the black to be inferior or less capable. General Lee was a CHRISTIAN. You sir, are the sinner.

Fortunately, when Mr. Obama is elected president he will still treat you the same as anyone else. Consider yourself lucky. I think you’re a racist pig.

By asmeret

September 10, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

I agree with you Ben, I cant stop smiling.Their argument has resorted to name calling and racist comments because they simply cannot win with their ‘intelligent’ arguments as to why ‘Obama cant win,wont win,Oprah shouldnt have endored him’-theyre beyond jealous and so desperate now-You know the media and Hilary campaign wouldve been driving us crazy with non-stop bragging if they had Oprahs crucial endorsement-especially since her audience are the very millions of female americans Hilary needs to win the nomination and presidency period.

LOL.

I have registered 762 Obama supporters since Obama declared his candidacy, mostly republicans and independents who are complying with their particular state laws requiring changing their party affiliation to democrats just so they can vote in the primaries and caucuses FOR OBAMA.They are attracted to his call for UNITY,consensus,theyre are impressed by his numerous achievements but above all they are in awe of his LEADERSHIP.The republicans turning to Obama admit they have been feeling between a scale of disillustion to disgust with the current administration and say although they dont agree with some of Obama’s policies they feel he will at least listen to them and include them in the decision-making process when he signs a bill into law or create a program etc unlike the divisive nature of Hilary who once mentioned in a debate held in illinois this summer that she has the experience to ‘beat the republicans’showing everyone exactly what america didnt need-more divisiveness, partisanship and red state/blue state mentality. These republican americans ive signed up and many more who are supporting republican candidates say this is exactly one of the reasons they do not want Hilary to win.They also see the distinctions between Hilary and Obama clearly, much to the disappointment of Hilary and co.

Her internal polling must be showing Obama is leading in those states where they know him which is why we are now witnessing Hilary’s new strategy for the finish line sprint- to trick americans into believing shes the real change candidate, cynically stealing Obama’s change narrative and ideas ie:

TWO ‘DINNER WITH OBAMA’ LATER, HILARY ORIGINALITY SHOWS WITH ‘LETS DO LUNCH’ WITH BILL THROWN IN FOR LUCK.

BELOW IS QUOTED FROM A RECENT EMAIL SHE SENT TO HER SUPPORTERS:

‘Your efforts will allow us to reach out to Americans across the country who are hungry for change — and will help elect Hillary. And when she is president, there will be no invisible Americans — all of us will count again because she can count on you.’

‘P.S. Let’s work together to win in your community’

NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

‘hungry for change’ is one of Obama’s key phrases, mostly used in his stump speeches since he declared his candidacy.A critical phrase because it strongly resonates with overwhelming number of americans.This is backed up by a recent gallop poll stating the vast majority are looking for fundamental change from the next president-cannot remember exact figure-too tired- its somewhere around 75%(please correct me if im wrong) that want a real change which is why hilary and co have suddently switched their message to triangulate Obama with their message stating ‘there will be no invisible Americans’.’invisible americans is a Hilary phrase but it doesnt resonate as strongly as Obama’s ‘hungry for change’ so theyve manipulated and merged their message to claim the mantle of change from Obama as hilary’s perceived ‘experience’ is not singlehanded helping her on the ground as their internal polling suggest.

Please deconstruct all her messages AND LOOK AT HER ‘ACHIEVEMENTS’since she ran for senate-see how much she has flip-flopped and wasted time and money acheiving very little for the american people.GO AND FIND OUT WHY SHE IS NOT DISCLOSING HER EARMARKS, TAX RETURNS AND WHITE HOUSE RECORDS.

To add insult to injury they added: ‘P.S. Let’s work together to win in your community’

NOTICE the sentence ‘to win in your community’ as if it is a game.TO WIN FOR WHOSE BENEFIT?

Shes clearly insincere by pandering to people who are genuinely concerned about their community. Goes to show how little she really cares about communities and their COMPLEX issues.You’d never catch Obama or any decent current or former community organizer pandering like that.

COMMUNITIES ARE NOT THERE TO BE WON OR LOST IN ELECTION TIME.THEY STILL EXIST WITH THEIR STRUGGLES.THEY NEED TO UNITE AND RESOLVE THEIR UNDERLYING PROBLEMS UNDER ONE AMERICA.

I started targeting republicans and independents, who i thought were the difficult group of people, who are the key to electability.I didnt expect to see so much interest for Obama building as he introduced and familiarize himself to the nation over a short time. More people are supporting Obama as more pay attention to this contest.

SEE YOU IN 2009 PRESIDENT OBAMA

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Gandhi

By asmeret

September 10, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” Mahatma Gandhi

BE UNDER NO ILLUSIONS PEOPLE THEY TRIED IGNORING AND LAUGHING BUT THEY FAILED TO STOP US.THEY ARE NOW FIGHTING DESTINY IN VAIN BECAUSE WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO WIN.

As Bobby Rush,Obama’s former enemy,now a supporter said, Obama is divinely ordered WHICH EXPLAINS THE DESPERATION TO STOP OBAMA AND MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ALONGSIDE HIM.

AMERICANS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO WASHINGTON TO TAKE BACK THEIR GOVERMENT WITH BARACK.

:)

By Alan

September 10, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this

“Romney? Well, he’s had so many positions on the same issues it’s hard to tell where his judgment lies.” -MarkieBee

Please indulge me on all these positions. I doubt you have any idea what you’re talking about on the subject matter. You’re repeating the same, typical DNC talking points. Just admit it.

I’m sure it must hard to show up and cast a vote day after day in the Senate. I would like to see Barack Obama be elected governor in a Conservative state, such as Nebraska, and balance its budget.

By MrLiberty

September 10, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

Some day there will come a time when blacks wake up and realize that all of the programs, projects, and special favors that politicians throw their way only serve to further disenfranchise them. A welfare and assistance system that disincentives marriage breeds generation after generation of adults who know little more than how to beg the state for assitance. Special set-asides discourage innovation and creativity, and federal reserve printing presses that help pay the way, only further serve to reduce the value of futuree retirement savings. The results are risky investment schemes, sub-prime boroughin to make ends meesd.

Responsible, fiscally conservative men of whatever color like Ron Paul show by example that this kind of goverment can exists and donn’t try to.

Rather than always thinking that the black man is so bad off he constant needs whity’s aid for everything, he would do well to realize that every rare moment a candidate comes along who actually speaks from his heart, from the constitution, and from the priciples of liberty that are intended to unite, rather than devide us all.

There is no more money. The country is bankrupt. Neither Obaba nor Hillary can change that fact. Ron Paul is the only one with the courage to discruss this. Every African american in this town would be wise to check out www.ronpaul2009.com

By Olddem

September 10, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

If all you liberal dems hadn’t pushed us out, we’d have Sam Nunn on top now

By Ken

September 10, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

I always look for the best candidate and I totally turn a blind eye to race. I work in HR so it is very important to hire the best candidate. My vote is definately going for Obama.

I’m also white !!!

By Alan

September 10, 2007 10:01 PM | Link to this

Will someone on this blog stand up and tell me what Obama’s positions and plan-of-actions are on the following issues? 1. US trade deficit with China 2. Social Security 3. Medicare 4. abortion 5. illegal immigration

Any taker? Didn’t think so…it likes the blind leading the blind. Has Obama even mention how he’s going to fund his initiative for Universal Health Care. Good Luck with that one.

By Alan

September 10, 2007 10:01 PM | Link to this

Will someone on this blog stand up and tell me what Obama’s positions and plan-of-actions are on the following issues? 1. US trade deficit with China 2. Social Security 3. Medicare 4. abortion 5. illegal immigration

Any taker? Didn’t think so…it likes the blind leading the blind. Has Obama even mention how he’s going to fund his initiative for Universal Health Care? Good Luck with that one.

By Alan

September 10, 2007 10:01 PM | Link to this

Will someone on this blog stand up and tell me what Obama’s positions and plan-of-actions are on the following issues? 1. US trade deficit with China 2. Social Security 3. Medicare 4. abortion 5. illegal immigration

Any taker? Didn’t think so…it likes the blind leading the blind. Has Obama even mention how he’s going to fund his initiative for Universal Health Care? Good Luck with that one.

By Ellen

September 10, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this

Obama stood up against the war when he wasn’t yet a U.S. Senator and thus didn’t have to make the tough choices that H had to make. He used it as an election issue when the war was already turning unpopular. But so what? So he’s was against the war earlier than H, and that is his credit to his judgement? Well, folks, we’d be talking a lot differently about the war if we had taken out Saddam and Bush had the foresight to plan for the post- war reconstruction of that country. The war failed not because we invaded Iraq, but because we failed to plan for post-war Iraq. If that had succeeded, Bush would be hailed a visionary president, democracy’s best friend. Barack’s “judgement” would have looked mighty timid now. But anyway, his “jugdement” on Iraq is just an boring old campaign line which he repeats over and over again. What exactly are his plans to take us out of there? WHat is his strategic vision for the United States vis a vis the rest of the world? Getting along? Making nice with dictators? Making America likeable again? That is not a strategic vision, its sentimental crap. Oh, and just in case you thought he is too soft, he can always bomb Pakistan to show he’s tough. Where does he want to take America beyond the let’s feel good get along stuff? That’s what I want to know.

By WOW!!!

September 10, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

all this blog is saying is that anybody is better than who we have in office now….

By JimmieFromDayton

September 10, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

Barack Hussein Obama 08!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K_ntZEPlHI

By JImmieFromDayton

September 10, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this

Ellen, how blind can you be. He was running for the Senate. He oppose the war at a time when that wasn’t a popular position to have. He risked his political life with that position because he had the courage and judgement to do so. Don’t pretend that crowd in Washington had a tougher decision to make. Where do we get these people.

By pat

September 10, 2007 11:21 PM | Link to this

“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein

We need a fresh approach, and I believe that Barack Obama can and does provide that. I also believe that he is pragmatic, and will do his best to solve our problems with a new direction and new thinking.

As for Oprah, it would be racist of me I guess to condemn those of you who clearly donot like African-Americans.

What is it going to take, to make this stop? JFK has been dead for 44 years almost, and then there was Bobby, and then Martin, and Lincoln has been gone for over 100 years, and yet this racist attitude still festers.

I don’t believe in patronage for the sake of any one class, race, or gender, but I do believe that sometimes the scales need to be tipped in their favor for a while so they can catch up.

I could almost guarantee that in many cities, if you are white, have a decent haircut, are dressed for an interview, and your grammar doesn’t give you away, based on your qualifications, you will get hired.

For people of color, all those things are true, but there’s one more thing, they have to hope that the person interviewing them doesn’t have a personal bias based on their color that might keep them from getting hired.

And as for Oprah, they are both African-American, they both live in Chicago, and they happen to get along great, but she’s not supposed to support her friend, because she’s famous, or she is supporting him because she’s famous. How about she likes the guy and believes in him, just like alot of the rest of us.

I have met him, he’s the real deal, he’s consistent, he is an incredibly hard-worker and extremely disciplined from what I have seen, and he clearly loves his family. And then there is the fact that he is incredibly bright, has a vision for America, and actually gives a damn.

And what if he was Muslim? Which he isn’t? Have you forgotten the camps for the Japanese in WWII? Paranoia is such an easy thing to expand and all it takes is some prompting at the right time and then frequently.

Our country is supposed to be about all races, creeds, and religions living in harmony, but instead everybody is b***, everyone doesn’t trust anyone, everyone has an agenda, it’s tiresome.

You either know when people are lying to you or they are not. What you do with that information is up to you.

I for one am giving every spare moment I have to his campaign, because I want to make sure that I do everything I can to see that he is our next president, who will just happen to be the first black man, by our society’s definition, because we as a society, don’t really distinguish mixed race from African-American, to live in the White House.

And then I hope maybe we will get the big idea about what a Rainbow looks like, and why they called it the Rainbow Coalition.

And maybe then Malia and Sasha can have that dog they want, and I hope they name him Freedom.

By Chima

September 10, 2007 11:39 PM | Link to this

Obama all the way!

I’m going to see him speak in Washington DC next week. This is the first time in my brief 32 years on this planet that I’ve ever been motivated to get involved in a campaign.

Go Obama…we’re behind you.

As for some people making the assertion that Oprah is only supporting Obama because he’s black…all I can say it that you can’t be serious….no way in hell can you be serious.

By Booma

September 10, 2007 11:52 PM | Link to this

Anyone who takes a look at the things that Osama has said over the years can see that he has changed his position on Iraq (see Nov 22, 2005, Obama Calls on Bush to Admit Errors. Washington Post.)

That article states that Obama has been against the war but then why this year he is now ready for military actions in Persia (Iran) without their permission if he feels the need to go after terrorists? How does that make him different from President Bush?

Growing up as a half-breed Anglo-Saxon-Cherokee-Malaysian, I am aways appalled that people talk about “People of Color” as if all Color comes out of Africa. That is Racist!

Anyone who is voting for Obama because he is “Black & White” is Racist. Vote for the Politics not the Melanin.

By pat

September 11, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

If you are referring to my comment, I used the phrase “People of Color” to include all people that didn’t happen to be born Anglo-Saxon.

By MeByTheSea

September 11, 2007 1:01 AM | Link to this

Thank you MarkieBee! People need to look at the FACTS and they’ll see Obama has MORE experience in public office than Hillary OR Edwards. Being the spouse of an elected person does mean you rake in their “time” as an elected person.

I hope Obama wins. He is our only hope for bringing Americans closer together as ONE country. Hillary absolutely cannot do that.

Time will tell. The Republican Media Machine WANTS Hillary because they KNOW she is beatable. They also know Obama will win IF he gets the Dem nomination - which they are doing everything possible to prevent - including stupid jokes about his name, lies about his religion and schooling, and any other UNTRUE stuff they can promote - INCLUDING the “lack of experience” myth that other Dem contenders also try to promote. Unless the Dems shoot themselves in the foot again (which they are so good at doing), Obama WILL be our next president.

If you’ve read his books, I think it helps greatly in understanding his point of view.

I don’t think Obama is perfect, but I do think he’s the best choice of all the candidates in both parties.

By Jay

September 11, 2007 1:03 AM | Link to this

I work with a group of Republicans that state, If change in office is really going to come, it will be on the back ot Obama, every time America faces challenges like it does now, you can look to those that have been in office for two or more terms, Lobby would have reached them by then.

Just a thought.

By Obama Truth

September 11, 2007 1:33 AM | Link to this

For all the ignorant rednecks out there reading is good for you, you might learn something!

Lie: The Clinton Campaign leaked information about Barack Obama.

Truth: Barack Obama’s attendance at a Muslim elementary school in Indonesia was discussed in his autobiography, “Dreams from My Father”. It was originally published in 1995. From his book, page 142:

In Indonesia, I’d spent 2 years at a Muslim school, 2 years at a Catholic school. In the Muslim school, the teacher wrote to tell mother I made faces during Koranic studies. In the Catholic school, when it came time to pray, I’d pretend to close my eyes, then peek around the room. Nothing happened. No angels descended.

Lie: Barack Obama attended a radical Muslim school, where he was taught Wahhabism.

Truth: Obama attended a Muslim elementary school largely because he couldn’t afford to go to an American school. He was not taught Wahhabism, or any form of radical Islam. From his second book, “The Audacity of Hope” page 274:

Without the money to go to the international school that most expatriate children attended, I went to local Indonesian schools and ran the streets with the children of farmers, servants, tailors, and clerks.

Lie: Barack Obama attended a Muslim school for four years.

Truth: Obama attended a Muslim school for two years, later attending a Catholic school.

Lie: A madrassa is any school that teaches radical Islam.

Truth: Madrassa is the Arabic word for school. English speaking Schools in Arabic speaking countries that serve the children of American service men and women are also called Madrassas.

Lie: Obama’s father raised him as a radical Muslim.

Truth: Obama, in his autobiography written in 1995, describes both his biological father Barack Obama Sr. and his stepfather, Lolo Soetoro, as born Muslim, but atheist or agnostic by choice.

Lie: Barack Obama is a Muslim.

Truth: Barack Obama is a member of the United Church of Christ.

By Alan

September 11, 2007 2:40 AM | Link to this

Wow…you people are pretty ignorant. I have yet to hear a single Obama supporter state a viable reason why he should be President of the United States. What are his stances on issues? What’s his plan of attack? Do you even know? Try comparing him to other canidates for a change. I’m sure you will find him more in line with the other Democratic candidates, if not more Left.

You people (I better clarify as in Supporters. Some idiot will take it the wrong way.) need to think more intelligently before you vote! Listen to the issues instead just blindingly voting for him because he’s Black or whatever.

By Pastor Daniel

September 11, 2007 3:13 AM | Link to this

I thought some of you may be interested in the “Political Experience” of a Great American.

He was a lawyer and served in the State Legislature of Illinois for 8 years, and then served a mere 2 years in the House of Representatives representing Illinois. Two Years federal experience before running for President of the United States? What Audacity!!! Who the Heck did he think he was Anyways??? Nothing but an Upstart!!! A man with Integrity… a man with some un-do-able Vision for a better America.

YEAH RIGHT!!! When was That?

State Legislature (Illinois 1834-1842) House of Representatives (Illinois - 1847-1849), and then he was elected the 16th President of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln.

Yeah… but he had only 2 years of Washington Experience! Hardly enough to ever get anything done.

Don’t miss your chance to support the next person who will have their face carved onto Mount Rushmore people!

Obama’08 is the Only Answer that can save this country from what it has become… and lead it forward to be what we all Wish it Could be.

By Florence

September 11, 2007 4:47 AM | Link to this

When will the GEORGIA Rep/Sen get on board with a Presidental Canidate, it take good leadership to pick one before the primaries. Lead by example……………

By D. Richardson

September 11, 2007 4:58 AM | Link to this

Hi…Let’s see: A black person walks into a job interview and the interviewer says, “We’re sorry, but you just don’t have the qualifications or experience for this job. If you work on improving yourself, you might someday, fit in our organization.” Sound like you heard it before? Oh yeah, Clinton said this about Barack Obama..Notice how no one said this about Governor Clinton, who had no beltway experience, or Governor Bush??? I do smell racism!!!

By Fred

September 11, 2007 6:17 AM | Link to this

If we take issue with Obama’s experience we’re now called a racist? That is not what Obama would like to hear ‘cause I thought his message was all about coming together. And how can you can you compare 1864 with 2007? Two different eras with two very differnt requirements for leadership!! Is that how far back you have to go to find someone with comparable “experience”? Obama has risen as fast and high as he has because of his biography and because he is a keen promoter of his story. Nothing wrong with that, but don’t compare him with B. Clinton, who was a governor, after all. And don’t forgot many governors have become successful presidents.Barack has no experience running anything at all, and that is the issue. WE’re not talking about belway experience but hands-on running something experience. The only real experience Obama has is as a politician in CHicago and that doesn’t require running anything, just deal-making. You Obama supporters are just repeating his stump speech lines. Connecting with a candidate is great, but the choice for president should be a rational one, and none of you sound very rational….more like some crazy followers of the new messiah who is going to save America. He’s a rock star and he’s got charisma, and that is all he’s got at this point. And stop with the racist crap. I thought we’re beyond that.

By Ruben E. Burch Jr.

September 11, 2007 6:59 AM | Link to this

This country doesn’t need 28 years of Bush-Clinton. This is America not England, if you need a King and a Queen move to Europe. Just say no to Bush-Clinton.

By DetroitLuvGirl

September 11, 2007 7:31 AM | Link to this

YOU’RE RIGHT NICK!

All blacks are stupid, lazy and looking for a hand-out. But get this: when Obama wins… this black, lazy girl is gonna kick your teeth out. (cause that what blacks do).

If he doesn’t win, then I’ll move to Jena, LA and kick your teeth out. Then you can sen me back to jail where I belong.

By DetroitLuvGirl

September 11, 2007 7:31 AM | Link to this

YOU’RE RIGHT NICK!

All blacks are stupid, lazy and looking for a hand-out. But get this: when Obama wins… this black, lazy girl is gonna kick your teeth out. (cause that what blacks do).

If he doesn’t win, then I’ll move to Jena, LA and kick your teeth out. Then you can send me back to jail where I belong.

By Milton A. Delaney, III

September 11, 2007 7:46 AM | Link to this

What good is experience if it’s experience in pushing the same tired agenda and perpetuating “Business as Usual”? Clinton talks out the side of her neck. I think she’s dishonest. Go to youtube and do a search for lovingj1 to see what I mean. Obama, on the other hand, seems honest and genuine and truly wants the best for this nation. http://miltizme.blogspot.com

By MGPTHOC

September 11, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

What a shame the AJ can only seem to cover race. What don’t you tell the people the truth. The Obama’s, Clintons, Bushes, etc have no interest in supporting the US Consitution they swear to uphjold. Doubt if they have ever read it.

Go Ron Paul!

By Rick

September 11, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

With YOUR and MY help, Senator OBAMA can & will win!!! Finally, we will have Honest Government & INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP in America!

Bush didn’t know what a Shiite or Sunni was, when he lied to justify killing their families and ours. Senator OBAMA implored the Bush not to launch an unprovoked invasion of Iraq thus starting a sectarian civil war and destabilizing the region.

The GOP, Hillary & Edwards FAILED to study the Intel or the history of the people of the region before authorizing this War. Any wise competitor studies their opponent before the battle.

Bush, Cheney & their cronies have gotten wealthier as a result of this war & its carnage; have YOU? OUR soldiers are still fighting and sacrificing life and limb, DAILY. Join the movement! God Bless America & GOD protect our Troops! Vote for CHANGE in DC politics! VOTE for OBAMA ‘08!

By Pete

September 11, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

The quality of intelligent responses by Obama supporters is really disppointing. You need to be more articulate and less emotional. None of you have still addressed the experience question beyond the talking points of his own stump speeches.

By Thinking out loud

September 11, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

Why is there an issue with voting for Obama because he is black. I have heard a lot of women interviewed on TV say that they are voting for Hillary because she is a woman and as a result understands the challenges of women and that her election as a woman will open up immense avenues for women. In those circumstances why then Can a black man not say I am voting for Obama because he is black. i believe that he best understands the challenges facing black people in this country and that his election will open a world of opportunity for black people. Why is the argument right for Hillary but wrong and racist for Obama

By diane aguilar

September 11, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

I will vote for Obama because he represents change and becuase we need a president that can be firm but fair, lead but listen, and be decisive but cooperative. This is what we have in Obama. Rest assured that he is standing on his own two feet and not running for president based on the presidential experience of his spouse. It’s as simple as that! If I wanted Bill Clinton back in office then I would vote for Hillary. I also think that the Clinton Campaign has latched on to the notion that Obama doesn’t “have enough experience” becuase they have nothing else they can use against an honest man in this world of dirty politics.

By diane aguilar

September 11, 2007 10:45 AM | Link to this

I will vote for Obama because he represents change and becuase we need a president that can be firm but fair, lead but listen, and be decisive but cooperative. This is what we have in Obama. Rest assured that he is standing on his own two feet and not running for president based on the presidential experience of his spouse. It’s as simple as that! If I wanted Bill Clinton back in office then I would vote for Hillary. I also think that the Clinton Campaign has latched on to the notion that Obama doesn’t “have enough experience” becuase they have nothing else they can use against an honest man in this world of dirty politics.

By FES

September 11, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Those of us from rural areas know what it means “to buy a pig in a poke.” That’s what voting for Obama is—buying a pig in a poke. He’s a media darling, and plays on emotion, but I don’t think he’s anywhere near qualified to be President of the United States. His two years in the Senate have been less than stellar, and the novelty of the first black or first woman in the White House won’t be much consolation when the country looks like it did under Jimmy Carter. That’s just what you will have—turmoil, inflation, political polarization—under Obama. It may be so bad that Ted Kennedy would look like a viable alternative, again. We don’t need Hillary or Obama or John Edwards.

By susan

September 11, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

Wow, what a lot of hateful comments by the Hillary supporters. Its that kind of vehemence and back-biting in politics that I’m sick of and Hillary perpetuates it…evidentally, so do her followers.

Obama doesn’t embarass himself. His ideas aren’t off-the-wall. He’s smart and charismatic and willing to truly work in a bipartisan effort..something Bush never did and something Hillary won’t be interested in either.

I’m glad Georgians are backing Obama. Its time to break the unhealthy cycle of Americans fighting Americans in this red-blue war that’s diverting the attention from the issues of healthcare, education, jobs and the economy.

By Alan

September 11, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

“I will vote for Obama because he represents change…” -Diane Aguilar

Yeah…where have I heard this before? I believe believe every candidate is painting themselves as an instrument of change.

“He’s smart and charismatic and willing to truly work in a bipartisan effort..something Bush never did and something Hillary won’t be interested in either.” -Susan

Again…where have I heard this before? All politicians say this until they’re elected to office. That’s the nature of politics. Get use to it. Obama is no different.

Now what is his platform? How does he plan to fix society’s underlying problems?

I have yet to hear an intelligent response on this blog from one of his supporters. I guess they’re too busy “jumping on the bandwagon”. This type of blind support for any politician scares me. I implore any individual to make a more rational decision before they decide to cast a vote. Either that or they need to up the voting age.

By RuthieM

September 11, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Congratulations, Senator Obama, on this great endorsement! You will win the nomination because we simply can’t have these hateful Hil-liars running the country! Go Obama!!!

By DIATUS

September 11, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

“Carpe Diem” Barack!!!

By Pastor Daniel

September 11, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

By Fred September 11, 2007 6:17 AM And how can you can you compare 1864 with 2007? Two different eras with two very differnt requirements for leadership!! Is that how far back you have to go to find someone with comparable “experience”?

{Pastor Daniel:} No, I didn’t need to go back to 1864 to find someone with “comparable experience”… I needed to go back that far to find a candidate for POTUS with comparable Vision and Personal Integrity. Now I’m not saying that there haven’t been many individuals since that time with “Vision and Integrity” because indeed there have been Many… but comparable to that of Obama?? For that yes, I had to go back to 1864.

and then there is Alan Now what is his platform? How does he plan to fix society’s underlying problems?

{Pastor Daniel:} Actually, Barack’s book “The Audacity of Hope…” answers those questions for you in detail. Are there any other candidates out there willing to put Theirs in writing and get it published so anyone can hold him/her to it? I think not. You Owe it to yourself to read it Alan (you too Fred). I’m pretty sure you are able to read, aren’t you?

I have yet to hear an intelligent response on this blog from one of his supporters. I guess they’re too busy “jumping on the bandwagon”. This type of blind support for any politician scares me. I implore any individual to make a more rational decision before they decide to cast a vote. Either that or they need to up the voting age.

{Pastor Daniel:} Sorry to dissappoint you, but it’s the Clintons who are driving That Bandwagon. We haven’t even Begun building one for Barack yet… but don’t dispair, we’ll have it done in plenty of time for when You need a ride Alan.

Those of us who have given our support wholeheartedly to Barack Obama have Excellent Vision and our eyes are WIDE Open friend.

Raise the Voting age, Alan? I’ve been voting (under protest)since 1971… Never since then have I been able to support a single “party” candidate… Until NOW. BTW, how high did you want to Up the voting age to? [pick a number, Any number.]

By Kathy Caudle

September 11, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this

September 11th, ‘07

Dear Editor:

It’s a good thing Hillary has 0. She deserves no support, and no endorsements of any kind, given that she put her husband up to appearing on Oprah’s talk show not really to plug his new book, that was just an excuse, but more sinisterly to try to undermine the support Barack Obama has not just from Ms. Winfrey but all the rest of us who believe he’s the best qualified to be our next president. When I saw this on TV I thought “What a dog Bill Clinton is, and how low Hillary is stooping because she as is her husband is paranoid of losing.”

The New York Times has a front page small piece in today’s paper under the heading “Clinton to Return Donations” because she took $850,000 from a suspicious donor named Norman Hsu. Hillary Clinton is equally dirty as her husband. Neither one of them has any ethics and/or common decency.

Good for Barack Obama. Everybody knows he’s gaining ground, and certainly will win this election. Nobody’s afraid of Hillary Clinton and that dirt-devil of a husband of hers who actually is the one almost more than Hillary, herself, who really wants back into the white house.

Now, we know exactly how low they’ll both stoop to get back in the Oval office. They’re both dogs! Thank you.

Sincerely, Kathy Caudle Salt Lake City, UT

By Alan

September 11, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this

“Are there any other candidates out there willing to put Theirs in writing and get it published so anyone can hold him/her to it?” -Pastor Daniel

Wow! He wrote a book! I’m so impressed. (Note Sarcasim here…) Writing a book before or while you’re running for “Office” seems to be a fashionable thing to do these days. Let’s count the number of candidates with books out:

1.Brownback, Sam. Building a Healthy Culture: Strategies for an American Renaissance.Eerdmans, 2001. ISBN 0802849180

2.Brownback, Sam. From Power to Purpose.Thomas Nelson, July 2007. ISBN 084990398X

3.Clinton, Hillary Rodham. Living History. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2003. ISBN 0743222245

4.Clinton, Hillary Rodham. It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996. ISBN 0684818434

5.Edwards, John. Ending Poverty in America: How to Restore the American Dream. New York: Norton, April 2007. ISBN 1595581766

6.Giuliani, Rudolph W. Leadership. New York : Hyperion, c2002. ISBN 0786868414

7.Giuliani, Rudolph. untitled memoir. New York: Hyperion Books, September 2007. ISBN 0786868422

8.Huckabee, Mike. Character is the Issue: How People with Integrity Can Revolutionize America. Nashville, TN : Broadman & Holman Publishers, c1997. ISBN 0805463674

9.Huckabee, Mike. From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 Stops to Restoring America’s Greatness. New York: Warner Books, 2007. ISBN