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DEL.ICIO.USShirley Franklin says she’s ‘150 percent’ for Barack Obama
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With New Hampshire over, the Georgia primary began in earnest this morning.
On an Atlanta morning radio show, Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin just declared Barack Obama to be her choice in the Democratic race for president — putting herself opposite John Lewis, her mentor Andrew Young, and members of the Maynard Jackson clan. They’re on the side of Hillary Clinton.
Here’s the two-minute sound clip, courtesy of WVEE-FM. Franklin was on the station’s “Frank and Wanda Morning Show.”
“There’s no question that Hillary is a strong candidate. What I like about Obama is that he is reaching - he is energizing a population that is not typically energized. There’s a lot of talk about whether he’s got enough experience,” the Atlanta mayor said. “It’s as if we’ve forgotten that Dr. [Martin Luther] King was a global leader at 34.”
So much for Clinton’s comment that Obama was no MLK.
“So I am 150 percent pulling for Barack Obama. Now, that is a new position for me,” Franklin admitted.
The mayor had heretofore declared herself a neutral in the fight, citing her position as one of the co-chairs of this summer’s Democratic National Convention in Denver. Bottom line, this means Georgia will be watching Franklin on one side of the Democratic presidential race, and two lions of the Civil Rights movement on another.
Franklin’s declaration was foreshadowed on Monday by an endorsement of Obama by state Sen. Kasim Reed, one of her top political strategists.
In the same interview on V-103, Franklin also plugged a local option sales tax for the city sewer system — which will also be on the Feb. 5 ballot.
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By NATIVE
January 9, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
Who didn’t see this coming?
By John in Tampa, FLA
January 9, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Gee whiz, her endorsement should give Obama the primary by a landslide.
By Happy in Conyers
January 9, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this
I like the fact that Shirley Franklin can think for herself. She has the right to make her own choice. That is the thing that keeps me for choosing Hillary Clinton. She didn’t go with her own thoughts when it came to 911. She went with the masses. That bothers me.
By Diogenes
January 9, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
This is “news” … why, exactly? The tangible effect of this “news” … nada, zilch.
By Michael
January 9, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Gee, what were the odds.
By Shirley Sux
January 9, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
I would prefer Mayor Franklin spend more time worrying about the rapidly decaying quality of life in this city and less time praising presidential candidates. The streets of Midtown are in HORRENDOUS shape and barely passable. And she has DONE NOTHING to address the situation. Our Mayor is a useless spotlight grabber who cares NOTHING for the people she pretends to represent. Remember your “pot hole posse” Shirley?! What a joke.
By wildbillhiltner
January 9, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
Wonder if Barry will disallow Franklin’s endorsement in light of the politics of division she practiced bt demonizing white America whilst endorsing Eaves. Also, given the mess I her own home one cannot understand how a mainstram politician would welcome her endorsement.
By k martin
January 9, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this
Jump on board the O train folks… let’s elect someone who can unite this country, rather than the same old partisan divide created by the Clintons and Bushes.
Compromise and unity is the only thing that will bring this nation out of a funk
great judgement Mayor Franklin!
By Lee
January 9, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
I get the impression hardly anyone listens to her anymore anyway. Remember her part in the negative ads against a gentlemen running for Fulton County Commission chairman a couple of years ago … how disgusting was that?
By jay
January 9, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
well there’s a shock. this is the same woman that sent a letter to the judge telling him Michael Vick was a roll model.
By Robert Bass
January 9, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
Mayor Franklin is doing an excellent job for the city and she is doing the right thing by following her gut and backing Obama for President, this is the chance for America to set things right, it would a defining moment in history. America would become a more prefect union As for Hillary she would make a great VP.
By Cane
January 9, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
I’m for Obama. But I wish that her endorsement to support Obama wasn’t published. Franklin has as much credibility as Jesse Jackson.
By Steven
January 9, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Considering Obama is big on saying he’s an agent of change, maybe we should take that to heart and “change” leadership in Atlanta. The mayor has done very little the past few years except see her family end up in jail or the hospital. Fixing pot holes was nice but what does it say about a city where a large group of employees walk off the job when a bank is a few hours late on getting their paycheck deposited? Pink slips should have been with their next check stubs, but no one is willing to tackle that “change” including Franklin.
By Jeff
January 9, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Mayor Franklin needs to spend less time endorsing candidates and writing impassioned letters to judges asking for leniency for felons (Vick) and more time on hiring police officers to keep up with the growing population of the city. While not a policeman, I am a citizen that is observing the lack of police presence to keep up with the petty crime running rampant through out city. Get it with Shirley! You have more responsibilities in this city than fixing our sewers.
By Jeff
January 9, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Mayor Franklin needs to spend less time endorsing candidates and writing impassioned letters to judges asking for leniency for felons (Vick) and more time on hiring police officers to keep up with the growing population of the city. While not a policeman, I am a citizen that is observing the lack of police presence to keep up with the petty crime running rampant through out city. Get it with Shirley! You have more responsibilities in this city than fixing our sewers.
By SharonH
January 9, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
The people who don’t like Shirley are probably the same people who are bitter about Maynard winning the first election back in 1973. They need to get over it. She is the best thing that has happened to this city in years and frankly, Atlanta has never been in better shape. Never.
As for her endorsement of Obama, that is her prerogative and I admire her willingness not to go along with the establishment, none of whom have given a compelling reason for endorsing Hilary. (see Andrew Young)
By PR
January 9, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
This is the same Shirley that wrote a letter to try to help dog-killer Michael Vick. Obama may be a nice guy, but he has NO EXPERIENCE in national government. Hell, he hasn’t even finished one term as a senator. I don’t need some rookie running the federal government. We put one rookie loser in for 8 years, we don’t need another one.
By PR
January 9, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
This is the same Shirley that wrote a letter to try to help dog-killer Michael Vick. Obama may be a nice guy, but he has NO EXPERIENCE in national government. Hell, he hasn’t even finished one term as a senator. I don’t need some rookie running the federal government. We put one rookie loser in for 8 years, we don’t need another one.
By PR
January 9, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
This is the same Shirley that wrote a letter to try to help dog-killer Michael Vick. Obama may be a nice guy, but he has NO EXPERIENCE in national government. Hell, he hasn’t even finished one term as a senator. I don’t need some rookie running the federal government. We put one rookie loser in for 8 years, we don’t need another one.
By Lisa
January 9, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this
Wow Steven, I suppose you don’t have family members that embarrass you. If you don’t,you must be of a family of one. We all have that issue.
While you are fair in your belief that some issues should be addressed and change is required, talking about issues one can not control is unfair.
By Zeke
January 9, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this
I see that the Nattering Nabobs of Negativity are out in full force! Shirley Franklin is nationally recognized as one of the best mayors in the country. She has done an excellent job by any measure with the resources that she was given. I have been a resident of Atlanta most of my life, and the changes that have occurred during mayor Franklin’s administration is unmatched, including pre-Olympic Atlanta. So stop whining about the Mayor, she has no control over most things that you clowns are complaining about - if you really need something to whine about, whine about this rag of a newspaper that you have in this city.
By pargolf
January 9, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
Wow, what a surprise. No one wants to talk about it, but this is a race issue and black people will stick with black people and it never rings more true than in politics today. Was it any surprise when Oprah endorsed Obama. Give me a break. I’ve yet to see any high black profile person endorse anyone other than Obama. Wake up people!
By Will Jones
January 9, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
The Mayor made the right move breaking from the Establishment to endorse Senator Obama for President. All human civilization pivots on urban culture and Atlanta is America’s hope for salvaging The Republic from the constitutional distress and overt treason we now suffer at the hands of the bi-partisan false-elite being fronted by Bush/Cheney and the Clintons.
Unrighteousness shall not prevail in Our Land. Mayor Franklin has taken a step on the Path of Righteousness by endorsing Barack Obama. May The People fully support his candidacy and G-d Bless America once more.
Death for Treason. Probity, Economy, Justice.
By Josh
January 9, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this
After embodying gutter politics of the worst kind in 2006 (with Andy Young, saying that if the GOP won some county seat, there’d be lynchings like the past), for once, Mayour Franklin has the common sense NOT to endorse Sen Clinton. Good. At least she has shown common sense unlike a lot of so-called respected black elites (Ambassador Young included), who continue to kiss Clinton a*.
By Cynthia McKinney
January 9, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this
You better endorse me.
By Fernao
January 9, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
I grew up in Atlanta but I got out of that place as soon as I could . I could see it going down when Bill Campbell was mayor. The Olympics there was a joke. Along with everything else in Atlanta. the falcons, the braves, the hawks, the thrashers. Why is it that every county except for Fulton and Dekalb have their own public transport system and not part of Marta? Enough said.
By Jesse Benjamin
January 9, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this
Not a shock. This “woman” endorsed convicted felon Vick and raised her daughter to be a dope dealer. Yep, her endorsement makes Hussein Oh-bamalama a shoo in for the White House, where the first thing he’ll do is change the racist name.
By Ray Robison
January 9, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
Much like Bill Clinton, Obama sounds fantastic when he makes a speech, but when it is done, you can’t remember anything of substance that he said, because he doesn’t really say anything. How superficial we have become as a society.
Ray Robison is the author of Both In One Trench: Saddam’s Secret Terror Documents’
http://www.bothinonetrench.com
By JG
January 9, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
To PR:
Let’s recognize that either of the Democratic frontrunners, if elected, will have the least political experience of any President since WW2. Obama has his partial term, Hilary has 8 years, and no, sleeping with your governor or president husband is not “experience”. (If that metric is true, we should all vote for Barbara Bush should she choose to run.)
BTW, the President with the least experience since WW2 is George W Bush — and we all know how well THAT’S turned out…….
JG
By truthy
January 9, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
This is a surprise because?
In the land of Cynthia McKinney, anything seems possible. I thank God daily that I do not live anywhere near there.
By hotlanta
January 9, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this
Excuse me PR but did Regan have any experience except for being in a movie called “Bedtime for Bonzo” and being a fake John Wayne on a horse. Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer.And what school(s) did they graduate from. The only experience that Hillary has is for being married to Bill and dealing with his infidelity for 35 years.That obly shows has a president she is tolarant andd she ignores serious issues. Obama has served in some capicity in political office even though it is not being the president. It is not like he just woke up and said I am gonna run for President and he only has a GED. I would put his experience/ education and especially his wife’s Michalle education/experience against any of the past presidents and those other croonies we have in DC anyday. PLEASE stop the madness. Bush is just there because of his father. Ask Dan Quall to spell potato. Remember that. Oh he had experience. RIGHT!!!
By GeezGuys
January 9, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
Great, Obama makes her feel good. So did Michael Vick. Shirley should go back to what she’s good at—administration—and quit messing in political races.
By Houckster
January 9, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
Based on Fernao’s post, when he left there was one less joke here in Atlanta.
By Lee
January 9, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
Birds of a feather … flock together.
By J-Man
January 9, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this
Right on Brother Steven.
In politics you have those who like, and those who don’t like, the politician in question. That’s good to be looking at all sides of the worm. You shouldn’t be surprised that-a-way, when the worm is ready to defecate so you can stand out of the way.
Atlanta is its best, Ever? That I know isn’t right, because I go all over the cities and know that, on the general, overall average, Atlanta is a hurtin’ lady right now.
By Flander Annapolis
January 9, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this
Hillary is going to get the “sympathy” vote from women, especially the ones whose husbands cheat. Her experience is being a FOOL
By david
January 9, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
can anyone tell me why atlanta is LAST in education, FIRST in foreclosures, and FIRST in chaos?
By Lee
January 9, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Ask Mr. or Ms. Hotlanta above how to spell Dan Quayle .. yes, its Quayle
By Joe Blow
January 9, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
who cares what candidate she endorses
By rkadp
January 9, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
El gato,
Please keep such racist remarks to yourself. You are clearly ignorant, uneducated, rude, inconsiderate and a jerk. If you cannot contribute something meaningful and positive to public debate, please keep to yourself.
By Jim
January 9, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this
Wow….didn’t see THAT coming, did you Captain Obvious?
By J-Man
January 9, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
pargolf - Some may question that statement, because some prominent blacks have endorsed Hillary.
Of course, you could debate that point because Bill was the first Black President (as stated by a number of Prominent Blacks), and no one has accused the Clintons of being a bi-racial family.
In all seriousness, though, there are quite a few blacks of high visibility who have endorsed people other than blacks for political office. The number is quite large and includes, for instance, Sharpton, Jackson, Raspberry, and Thomas.
By Dave Kamka
January 9, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
Ask yourself why the pools were so accurate for McCain, but so wrong for Obama. The answer is as obvious as the skin on Obama’s face. White liberals and “free thinking” independents who love to TALK about supporting Black folks just couldn’t pull the lever for a strong and independent Black man that does not need their liberal guilt-pity and condescending attitude. It’s simply the classic liberal plantation mentality coming to the fore. Faced with actually putting up or shutting up…they shut up. Or should I say shut out Obama. Just watch the dirt fly now from Hillary! The pitiful thing is that so many Black voters are just so brainwashed that they will support the white candidate that holds them in contempt instead of supporting their own man!
By jay
January 9, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
it is one thing to support someone but to only support someone because they are black is another and that is what the black community is doing. this man has already said he will raise taxes which means if you are sick everytime you look at your paycheck now just wait until he becomes your president. sit down and look at what he is saying instead of looking at the color of his skin and the same goes for Ms. Clinton and the rest of the democratic party. I really believe the black community thinks that just because he is black he is going to make it very easy for the black community wrong every bill has to go through the Senate and be voted on. it’s just like the Republicans wanting to lower taxes well just because Bush is the president doesn’t mean he can just say ok I am the president I am lowering them, it does not work that way and for what ever reason the democrats only want to raise the taxes so they can continue to support the low lives of our nation that does not want to get their lazy butts up and work they want you to have to rely on the goverment to raise your children..get a grip America
By The Cold, Hard Truth
January 9, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
Evidently, hotlanta is a “product” of the Atlanta Public School System.
If he/she/it had a REAL education, hotlanta would know that Reagan served eight years as the governor of California before running for POTUS.
The fact of the matter is that Hussein Obama is one of the LEAST qualified “serious” presidential candidates in American history.
God help us if such an underwhelming individual ever gains the office of POTUS.
By Florian
January 9, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
WOW! As if her opinion matters? She’s been a disgrace for several years not the least of which her support for Vick and her little race-baiting tactic a few years ago. Shirley has done more to turn Atlanta into a poverty-stricken ghetto than MS-13, the Crips & Bloods could ever hope to do. Nice job! And no Barack Hussein doesn’t stand a chance in the general election.
By puhleez
January 9, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
DUH…..big surprise there!!
She needs to spend more time focusing on the issues in Atlanta and less time trying to garner press coverage endorsing candidates.
By Agt. Smart
January 9, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this
So!
By michael
January 9, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Maybe he can pardon your ex son and law and the rest of your trash family.
By Tampa
January 9, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Hotlanta
President Reagan (not Regan) was governor of California our most populous state. President Carter was governor of Georgia, also a very large state.
Sounds like experience to me.
By big surprise
January 9, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
No big surprise. Does anyone remember the campaign ad she, John Lewis and Andrew Young did to help out John Eaves during his run for Fulton County Chairman. I wonder if she plans to throw in more of this same kind of “support.”
By Rusty
January 9, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this
Does anyone know what Obamas stand is on slave reparations?He has one folks.Anyone looked at his activities/playmates BEFORE he was elected to the US Senate?His endorsement of a Chicago Alderwoman named Tillman is a great place to start.America may be trying to become colorblind,but this guy isn’t.
By Shirly
January 9, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this
I laugh at all those people that say: Well I grew up in Atlanta and got the heck out of there. It was just a nightmare! Growing up in Conyers or going towards Alabama is not Atlanta. However, you still sneak and read the AJC everyday to see wants going on around the city. Give it a rest!
By Barry
January 9, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
Hey Y’all:
Why not Obama? For this man to be in the position he is in today shows that he has the tangibles and intangibles of a good LEADER. In this world, with its changing political environment, and the terrorist variable, it is imperative that we have a President/Leader who does not represent the arrogant American persona as we had in the past and currently have in the present. Obama represent a breath of fresh air in leadership style and charisma. We can use the past as a basis but we need young and current leadership to take us into a righteous and prosperous future in this coountry and the world. Shirley Franklin and Kasim Reed made the right choice in selecting Obama. Thier choice represents their vision for the future and it also represents mine.
SSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! This is a SECRET from an OBAMA fan. TELL EVERYBODY.
Ringold
By Barry
January 9, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Hey Y’all:
Why not Obama? For this man to be in the position he is in today shows that he has the tangibles and intangibles of a good LEADER. In this world, with its changing political environment, and the terrorist variable, it is imperative that we have a President/Leader who does not represent the arrogant American persona as we had in the past and currently have in the present. Obama represent a breath of fresh air in leadership style and charisma. We can use the past as a basis but we need young and current leadership to take us into a righteous and prosperous future in this coountry and the world. Shirley Franklin and Kasim Reed made the right choice in selecting Obama. Thier choice represents their vision for the future and it also represents mine.
SSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! This is a SECRET from an OBAMA fan. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Ringold
By hotlanta
January 9, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this
Excuse me Jay. Why is that every race VOTE for their canidate that looks like them but everyone try to criticize and tell Black folks not to do it. Why did the headlines say that WOMEN supported Hillary instead of MEN supported Hillary. Because FEMALES supported someone who looked like them whether they liked her position on issues or not. PLEASE!!!!White folks and other races live in their same race commmunites and send their kids to same race schools and so on and it’s okay. But the minute we do it is is racist. Excuse me Brittany is rich and still tooo lazy to raise her own kids. What is her excuse. Quit blaming everything on poor black people.
By racaulk
January 9, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this
pargolf - Ever heard of John Lewis? If you live in the city of Atlanta, he’s probably your US Representative. He has served the 5th district of Georgia, which includes the bulk of Atlanta proper, for 21 years. He’s a black man and guess who he endorsed? Here’s a hint: it wasn’t Obama.
This is not a case of “blacks sticking together.” Get your head out of the sand and try thinking before you post more ignorant and unfounded comments.
By gtfan
January 9, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
who cares
I’m surprised she didn’t say, *’voting for the other candidate is like going back to the 60’s and getting hosed down’ *
By AW
January 9, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this
AJC needs to stop these blogs. Although designed for debate and insight, alot of the comments posted are either ignorant or racist in nature. Grow up people!
The mayor is doing a great job with the resources that she has and is free to endorse whichever candidate she choses,even if we disagree.
Its okay to disagree but can leave the ignorant & racist comments out.
By Jackie
January 9, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
Of course she endorsed him. They’re the same color, LOL.. What a shocker!!! NOT.
By JRH
January 9, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
Compare and contrast - who used the word “I” more in the final speeches last night, Hillary or Obama?
By jay
January 9, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
please blacks always stick together. you see that everytime a black athlete gets in trouble you hear the excuses. it’s always a race issue with the community and that will never change.
By Uncle Tom
January 9, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Who in the world cares? Really, her endorsements mean nothing. In about 10 years, the civil rights “leaders” will all be in retirement homes hooked up to ventilators. The young black people of America know nothing about civil rights history. Most can’t even get past the sixth grade. What a wonderful job black leaders have done to black america. If either Obama or Hillary wins, that will bring the conservative movement back like never before. Putting a person in office because of skin color or gender is as smart as taking a knife and slicing your wrist. I think that white people should move back to Atlanta and take over the city and remove all black politicians. Now, start calling me a racist.
By DefWatch
January 9, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
Boy the critics sure come out of the woods to criticize Mayor Franklin whenever they get a chance in the BLOGs.
How many of them are actually doing something in Atlanta community advocacy besides criticizing? For that matter how many actually live in the city?
It is easy to sit a keyboard and chuck rocks, but it actually requires work and commitment to participate in the process, attend NPU meetings and council meetings and facilitate change.
Decades of neglect also require money. How many of you true Atlanta residents want another tax increase?
I wonder will the complaints be the same intensity when eventually Atlanta has a white Mayor like Clark Howard and we realize he can’t wave a magic wand either.
By MM
January 9, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this
Is interesting that our country is still so race conscious; it is also interesting that Obama is half white, so why is he always referred to as “black”?
By Tom Dockery
January 9, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this
You can do more for yourself than any politician can ever do for you.If the African-American population continues to look for a messiah,they’ll fall further and further behind in the new America.
By jay
January 9, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
MM I will answer that stupid question. I happen to be listening to Tom Joyner show one morning and he had Obama on and the first words that came out of Obama’s mouth was “what up my brotha” now you tell me why he is considerd black it’s because he considers himself black.
By Kady
January 9, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this
I love Mayor Franklin and believe in her and think she has helped change Atlanta for the best. I am very disappointed in her support of anyone but Sen. Clinton-who has the most experience-may not be the best speaker-but will make the changes necessary to move the country forward…
BUT Ms. Mayor, you can change your mind just like you change your beautiful flowers you wear!
By HillaryFan
January 9, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this
If the Obama somehow manages to win the nomination, I, for the first time in my life, will vote republican. It will take everything that we as a nation can give to handle the Middle East in the next couple of years and Obamalama ain’t got it. Hillary (with Bill as a wonderful bonus) is.
Gooooo, Hillary!!!
By Walter
January 9, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
Just out of curiosity, what “changes” will Obama bring about ? I know he is a socialist, but I wonder how those people who will are slaves to government extortion via the income tax will feel about having their taxes raised even further ? will they feel any unity toward Obama and his parasite followers ? I’d really like someone to explain that.
By Corey
January 9, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
For all the people griping about Mayor Franklin writing a letter to Vick’s judge. Hank Aaron also wrote a letter as did other popular sports figures. Would you deride Hammering Hank?
By Tired of election already
January 9, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
I don’t care if you are:
black or white or mixed
male or female
gay or straight or bi
republican or democrat or independent
young or old
from the east, west, north or south
Just please be competent and capable.
By James
January 9, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Jay,it’s spelled “role model” a roll is a piece of bread.We as black people need to look at the issues and vote the canidate that serves our needs instead of voting for who our “leaders” tell us to vote for.If we looked at the real issues a lot of us would not be Democrats..
By Jennifer
January 9, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
Jay-
Not all black people stick together just because. I understand your point and I actually feel some similar frustrations. But please add the disclaimer that not “all” blacks will jump on the bandwagon b/c Oprah says so.
I am a black woman I am voting for Hillary. I have NEVER been interested in voting Obama. I did my homework on several sites one of which obama.senate.gov and it solidifes that I’m not impressed with him nor what he’s bringing to the table. I think he’d be a great leader one day, not 08.
Also as a black woman, every time an athlete, rapper, celebrity, etc gets in trouble I’m not looking for Jesse or Al on tv, nor do I feel they speak my concerns effectively. I don’t need a spokesperson. I can speak my own thoughts and opinions.
So I would encourage you to understand that not all black people do what the masses are doing and there are some of us black people who find the same actions repulsing.
Oh yeah and Vick should sit in jail as long as possible. I think he’s a sociopath or in the very least shows the tendeancies. But I wonder how many Atlantans black and white will forgive him and be in the stands.
By Jennifer
January 9, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
Hillaryfan-
I stated the same feeling last week. If Obama wins I will for the first time in my life switch parties. I feel that strongly on Obama NOT being who we need right now.
By Jennifer
January 9, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this
To Corey~
Yes. I would and did think all supporters of Vick sending in letters to the judge used p** poor excersice in judgement “Hammering Hank” and whomever else. Of course they wanted slack on his sentence, not b/c they care about Vick…He kept Atlantas pockets lined!!!! He was their meal ticket…they want it back ASAP!!!
By james
January 9, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
Uncle Tom, you sound like a complete fool, I wonder what race are you? Your comment is a disgrace. Your mentality fits your name, “UNCLE TOM”, a negative sterotype.
By Cane
January 9, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
@ Hillaryfan
Its a suprise that you did not vote republican before since you are so worried about the middle east. Are you a suburban white woman? Did the government scare you again sweetheart? Going after Bin Laden is one thing but the whole middle east is another. We should worry about protecting America instead of invading the world.
By So There
January 9, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this
No one is asking Mayor Franklin to “wave a wand” to fix this city’s many, many problems… But she has completely evaporated from her role as a leader. She started out as a great populist mayor, but over the last several years, the only time her constituents hear a peep out of her it is an endorsement of one sort or another (whether it’s Vick or Obama). It is not a racist view to say that our Mayor has given up on us.
By ESR
January 9, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Oh, gee…the look of surprise on my face that the worthless mayor of the ghettotribe of urban Atlanta endorses a candidate predicated totally on race. She will have about as much success with this resounding endorsement as she did getting Mike Vick a lighter sentence. Mayor Shirley, do the job you are overpaid and unqualified to do and on Sundays go to the federal prison and visit the relatives you have in prison, where your daughter will soon be. No one in their right mind should believe we’ll elect a person for President that has the name Hussein, get real people. Someone needs to take this city back and make it safer. Be it Clark Howard or Sam Nunn, anyone that can curb the out of control urban crime rate. I live in a very high end Midtown area and I am almost held hostage inside my house afterdark because of young ‘urban’ robbing crews running around robbing people. It was just a few years ago I could walk anywhere I wanted at night in Midtown and be safe. Those days are long gone. Downtown Atlanta votes for anyone so long as they are black and only black. You’ll see pigs fly before you see a non-white chief of police, it just won’t happen. We always have to settle for the black ‘they’ feel is the most qualified where in reality, there’s probably two dozen or more non-blacks better suited for the jobs. Franklin needs to be impeached, she is about a dime better than Cynthia McKinney, okay…maybe a nickle, a penny.
By Dashund
January 9, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this
With comments like Jennifer and Hillaryfan, my consiracy theory is coming to light that republicans in Iowa and elsewhere are strategically registering as Democrats, voted and are voting for Obama to put him as the frontrunner, and then vote for the Republican frontrunner in the end knowing that millions of white people would do anything to keep a black man from office. Hell would freeze over before white America allows that.
By Huh
January 9, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Figures
By Make me laugh
January 9, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Ghetto thug Mayor for a ghetto thugged out city.
By Smitty
January 9, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
WELL WORTH READING ! !
Who is Barack Obama? Very iteresting and something that should be considered in your choice. If you do not ever forward anything else, please forward this to all your contacts…this is very scary to think of what lies ahead of us here in our own United States…better heed this and pray about it and share it. We checked this out on ‘snopes.com ‘. It is factual. Check for yourself. Who is Barack Obama? Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita, Kansas. Obama’s parents met at the Univers ity of Hawaii. When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father retu rned to Kenya. His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia.? When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocated to Indonesia. Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two years in a Catholic school. Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, ‘He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school.’ Obama’s political handlers are attempting to make it appear that that he is not a radical. Obama’s introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son’s education. Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama’s mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta. Wahabism is the RADIC AL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world. Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background. ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran. Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches. Let us all remain alert concerning Obama’s expected presidential candidacy. The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the United States, one of their own!!!! Would you want this man leading our
country?…… NOT ME!!!
By GeezGuys
January 9, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
Hank Aaron is an idiot for supporting Vick too. Hank recorded a nice warm message for Barry Bonds to celebrate Bond’s breaking of the HR record. Sensible people avoided supporting the obviously ‘roid pumped cheater.
Shirley Franklin’s fame comes from being elected, not hitting home runs. So if she’s going to jump on bandwagons, she should expect more criticism.
By Ernestine
January 9, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
I am happy to see Shirley is supporting Obama. It hurts me to see that Black men and particularly the so called Black male leaders don’t support Obama. What is wrong with you guys? Do we have a “hate” thing going on here boys. Because nothing else makes sense.
By HillaryFan
January 9, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this
Believe what you like but I am a died-in-the-wool Democrat. I strongly believe that Obama is a foreign policy lightweight - something that we DON’T need for 4 more years. Anyone that doesn’t realize how important the future stability of the Middle East is to the future prosperity of the U.S. is myopic and naive.
By Ed
January 9, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this
GREAT POST SMITTY!!! Obama will never be elected, it’s a pipe dream. All the blacks are jumping on the Obama bandwagon faster than Oprah on a ham based on his skin tone with no idea who the man really is. We do not need quota’s and affrimative action in the White House, both of these measures have ruined schools and businesses as it is.
By Orlando
January 9, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this
Jennifer, YOU ARE IGNORANT!
By Jane
January 9, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
I feel that Obama says what he thinks we want to hear not necessiarly what he means. This is a major cause of concern for me. I am also not impressed that Mayor Franklin is supporting him. I agree she has a right to her opinion but I truly don’t care to know what it is anymore that she would want to read an article about whom I chose to support.
By Shaun
January 9, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Smitty, get a life! you are lying through your missing teeth. Take the m out of your name and replace it with h. That sums you up.
By Shaun
January 9, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
Smitty, get a life! you are lying through your missing teeth. Take the m out of your name and replace it with h. That sums you up.
By Harvey
January 9, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
It’s funny how things change. Barack Obama for months have been addressing the issue of change in this country and most american want change except for those holy rollers. Now Hillary wants in on the band wagon that Obama created. How can we trust Hillary when Bill the husband get on the band wagon. You will think he is running for President again. We need new changes in Washington, we need someone who are going to stand up to big business. We need someone who are going to bring jobs back to america and now send them overseas for cheat labor. We need someone to make sure our food are safe to eat. We need someone to make sure our toys our children play with are free of lead paint. We need someone to make sure our hard working middle class values are heard. We do not need someone like Hillary to just say change are need just to get a vote and when elected big business move in and take over. I say lets give them one more term to create change and if not maybe we need to look at what the mayor of New York, City are talking about and that is exploring a thrid party free of special interest groups. ‘THINK ABOUT IT’
By HillaryFan
January 9, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
@Jennifer:
I agree with your observation about Obama and his leadership abilities “one day” in the future. He really needs to become more seasoned before taking on the presidential role.
By Sal
January 9, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
A President with the name Hussein…on my how funny !!! The funny thing is that ‘they’ don’t get the joke. Republicans crossed over to vote for the muslim because we know come election day, it’ll be a slaughter if his name is on the ballot. This is so funny because you all just don’t get it…..gee, you all are making me wet my pants I am laughing so hard.
By jay
January 9, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
WAY TO GO SMITTY…sad thing is this will not reach half of the ones still saying he is what we need until the world blows up when he is in office. what will he do if he does win and has to put his hand on the bible when sworn in. wake up America these guys know that we are a stupid nation and the Democrats and all the ones out there screaming about the war are the ones that will destroy our country…bottom line call me what you want but it’s the truth. the democrats already want to give the illegals free benefits why not elect a president that is a muslim
By renap
January 9, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this
I don’t have much respect for any politician that takes time out of their busy scheudles to be on such a pathedic show like the Frank and Wanda show. Talk about a couple of clowns!
By Rusty
January 9, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
Harvey, Bill Cosby is looking for you.
By jody D
January 9, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this
Oh, don’t get too excited. She’ll switch back and forth to align with the winner. We must remember that Ms Franklin’s real goal is to become Presidential Aviation Commissar, so she can dole out drug money-laundering concessions contracts to all interpolitan metronational airports in the US !! We’ll spread Atlanta corruption nationwide, and make the Bushes look like amateurs.
By Julie
January 9, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
She would!!
By faith
January 9, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this
I support Barack Obama. I think he has solid plans and truly has a vision to make this country better. You can disagree with him on the issues, but to make false accusations is wrong. I read his first book about his upbringing and his coming of age. Barack Obama is a Christian. And for other Christians like myself, it should make us recognize the power of our Father to see that he can take someone who grew up in the midst of radical islam and still reach him. Barack converted to Christianity while in college which is really about the time most of us begin to know who we are and make decisions about who we really want to be as adults. Since then, he’s been a devout Christian.
As for world politics, who better to represent the US in discussions with the Muslim world than some one who lived in it and now sees it’s wrongs from the inside out. He can speak to things that some one who grew up Christian would never understand and would never be able to explain to a radical muslim. I think he’s the best person for the job.
He’s inspired me and he’s inspired the people to do more and further the progress of this great nation.
By jay
January 9, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
you really need to change your name from “Fatih” to “Fooled”
By jay
January 9, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
you really need to change your name from “Faith” to “Fooled”
By don imus
January 9, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
of course she is…..big shocker there
By Ms. Lane
January 9, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
With my busy schedule, I’m glad that I actually had a little extra time to read the blog today. I just finished reading a bunch of IGNORANCE. It appears there’s more concern about “blacks sticking together” than the issues Obama is prepared to face in leading this nation. These are issues that pertain to all people of any race or gender - not just for Blacks. Not only do I think there’s alot of INGORANCE, but also FEAR. There is a fear that a more than qualified Black man could actually turn this mess of a nation around. As a highly educated Black woman, who happens to be an executive for a Fortune 500 company, I could vote for Obama because he’s Black or Hillary Clinton because she’s a woman. However, there are very impoartant issues on the table and someone’s race or gender is not going to help fix the nation’s problems. What the candidate stands for with a strategic plan is what counts. I encourage anyone who doesn’t know what the candidates stand for to do your research. Based on my own research of the candidates, I’m in strong favor with our Mayor Shirley Franklin and Oprah Winfrey. I was with BARAK OBAMA months ago and my support for him is even greater now. With all the IGNORANCE and FEAR in this nation, it’s important that Obama gets all the encouragement and votes from his strong supporters. For those in favor of Obama - any race or gender - let’s get out there and stick together! OBAMA is for “Change” and is “with the people”. He has said this all along. Once he started leading the polls with his slogan, now other candidates want to jump on board with “Change”. Think about it. Make it a great day.
By frank simmons
January 9, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
I don’t yet live in ATL but I plan to very shortly. Mayor Franklin is definitely one of the bright spots. I now see she has the vision to see a bright spot in Barack Obama whom I feel will one of the best president this nation can have. Both Shirley and Barack are people of extraordinary vision and talent that are true leaders with the kind of genious we need so badly now. Forget their color and sex and explore exactly what they see for us and encourage their efforts.
By VoiceOfReason
January 9, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
Gee, this is shocking! Just as shocking as Oprah’s endorsement The only thing that would be more shocking is if New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin would endorse him to. (The Chocolate Nation will rise again.) Does anyone know who Michael Vick in endorsing?
By Anne Weltner
January 9, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
Finally someone has the COURAGE to stand up the the Clinton Machine with all its history of lies, cover-ups, paybacks and punishments. Shirley Franklin did not recieve the “Profile in Courage Award” for nought. Pick at her for the many, many years of bad mayors she has cleaned up after. So, she has caught the Wind of change, but more of TRUTH, of TRUST.
By Don Imus
January 9, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this
Hey Hillary Fan
the term is Dyed in the wool not DIED in the wool.
No one stopped breathing while in the wool.
It’s a phrase meaning complete and will not change.
But then again, I would expect nothing less from a Hillary fan.
By melissa
January 9, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
Wow, I bet her Preacher is proud!
By wakeupcall
January 9, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Good post Smitty! The facts presented are true. For those who doubt the validity of it, go do the research. Do your homework before you vote! Remember the trojan horse?
By obama_noCure
January 9, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
Some people, black and white, see Obama as the cure for America’s racial ills—his been biracial and all. Which is not only further from the truth, but also disturbing. That some continue to see skin color all the while claiming skin color should not be a factor. If Obama’s racial makeup was a cure for America’s racial ills the problem would have been solved during and after slavery when America had Mulatto, Octaroon, Quadroons and so on at the end of the 19th century when more than 85% of the black population was mixed with European, American Indian bloodlines or a mixture of both. There would have never been any Jim Crow, Segregation or Lynchings to follow. Instead of trying to always introduce another element to the problem, America should grow some balls and deal with the problem. Using Obama’s racial makeup as a prop to cure America’s racial ills is one of the saddest jokes to be suggested to the American people and even sadder for those who fall prey into believing it.
By Bryant
January 9, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
I’m all for chnage but talking and doing are 2 different things. Presidents need more than the ability to give good lip service to what they will do. Obama is on the right road but still way “too Green” to make a differecnce in Washington. He does not have the ability to cross party lines and get the job done. Hillary Clinton does.
It is no surprise that the people on this forum who are for Obama automatically bring up the race issue. I find Obama appealing for a future president but at this time when the country needs to be pulled in a different direction I see Hillary as the agent of change with the past experience to make it happen. A junior senator with no major accomplishment other than that under his belt is not an agent for change but for dissaster. Gridlock will only mutliply with Obama.
By ROCKMAN1
January 9, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this
Smitty did you and Jay do any research on that article on Obama.You couldnt have. You guys couldn’t be more inaccurate. Stick to the truth gentleman.
By get A LIFE
January 9, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this
OK The mayor has announced her nomination for president. Obama. She has been an excellent mayor and she has made many improvements to this city. The issues you morons are complaining about has nothing to do with the mayor you can”t expect the mayor to fix 30 years of problem in 6 years she has only been mayor since 2001. Oh Elgato you are unintelligent and ignorant if you don’t have anything good to say don’t say anything at all. And for the idiot who said she raised a drug dealer for a daughter, you must not have any kids because you can have the best upbringing but when you are an adult you make your own decisions. I must conclude that your parents are idiots because they raised you. HUH? and as for SO there the mayor has not given up on the city proof the beltline.
By shut up
January 9, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
voiceof reason shut the f up.
By Don Imus
January 9, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
Well ROCKMAN1
Let’s hear “the truth”
Since Smitty and Jay got it so inaccurate, why don’t you set the record straight.
By GeezGuys
January 9, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
For the gullible out there, Smitty’s post is one of those stupid forwarded e-mails. It’s not true. Check out snopes.com
By Steven
January 9, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
Shirley Who?!
By KEVIN
January 9, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
i think ms.lane is a token
By JC
January 9, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
it’s amazing how the Black community at one time just loved them some Clinton’s and even made excuses for his cheatin ways but now that Obama is running all of sudden the Clinton’s are scum bags. yeah ok keep telling us it’s not because Obama is black.
By Fletcher Helms
January 9, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
Who is surprised that Franklin and Oprah are so supportive of Obama? I’m sure race plays no part, duh.
By Mikey
January 9, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Did the AJC really need to waste the ink and paper to print THIS? Is anyone surprised? I guess it really doesn’t matter what a person stands for as long as the skin color matches!
By Atlanta Pearl Girl
January 9, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Everyone has a right to their opinion…..
but it was a given.
By duke
January 9, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this
I JUST HOPE THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE VOTE FOR WHO THEY FEEL WILL BE THE BEST PRESIDENT OF OUR COUNTRY. I HOPE THAT BLACK PEOPLE DON’T VOTE FOR OBAMA JUST BECAUSE HE IS BLACK OR WOMEN VOTE FOR HILLARY JUST BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN….I PERSONALLY DO NOT WANT SOMEONE TO RUN MY COUNTRY WITH THE LAST NAME OF OBAMA WHO PRACTICED MUSLIM CULTURES. WE ARE IN ENOUGH TROUBLE AS IT IS……….WHY DON’T WE JUST LET ANYONE IN OUR COUNTRY WHO WALKS ON 2 LEGS, WHO IS MUSLIM, WHO BEHEADS PEOPLE, MEXICANS WHO BRING IN DRUGS, CHINESE WHO EATS MANS BEST FRIENDS. ETC ETC IT CAN GO ON AND ON……….
By ESR
January 9, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Ms. lane you are correct, there is some very justifiable fear involved in some of these posters. We have witnessed cities become killing grounds and white flight to the surounding areas when the inner city politcal landscape becomes all black. Name me one major city in the U S that’s headed by an all black politcal agenda that is less violent and in better shape than it was before the take over. I challenge you to name me ONE African country thats not wrought with genocide, rape and poverty. Atlanta is far, far more violent and wrought with crime than it was decades ago. All Atlanta is concerned about is having a black person in office without a spit of care as to whom the black is or how qualified they are, just so long as they are black. You can call it ignorance if that’s the word you want to use, in turn I will call it as I see it also, the truth!
By cy
January 9, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Franklin is a joke! Of course, this should be no surprise! As always, they show their true colors! (no pun intended…i.e. Oprah, etc.) Its time to clean out Atlanta City Hall once and for all and take this city back!
By cy
January 9, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Franklin is a joke! Of course, this should be no surprise! As always, they show their true colors! (no pun intended…i.e. Oprah, etc.) Its time to clean out Atlanta City Hall once and for all and take this city back!
By Sarah
January 9, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Okay, so the Oprah buzz word is change in regards to Obama. Someone please define the intended change to me. You can’t just sit and say change, what will change? How will it change? All I hear is the change word without anything to back it up and say what will change. If you can’t define the change, then you’re voting is race based. Isn’t race based voting something blacks have called foul over many times in the past.
By Ray Goff
January 9, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Wow, I for one, am surprised.
A black racist Democrat mayor supporting a black Democrat presidential candidate. Wow.
By VoiceOfReason
January 9, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
Mikey, ummmmm…..
Watch you’re staring at right now is called a computer. The AJC did not waste the paper and ink…At least not yet.
By eav73
January 9, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
I also believe that Ms. Shirley should spend a little more time tackling the problems in this crime ridden city, and the slime that prey on hard working folks. Next, if she has some time left it could be spent on trying to help her embarrassing family, which has done nothing more than once again humiliate the city and its residents.
By Richie
January 9, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Just because the Mayor has a preference and announces it, the negative thinkers and haters come out of the wall. Governor Purdue supports President Bush, the lowest rated President ever and we see more support than admonishment. Do you ever wonder why Georgia is rated so low educationally?
By VoiceOfReason
January 9, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Duke.
Wow. Just wow. I’m going to vote for whoever YOU’RE not voting for. I’m terrified that you might be a neighbor or co-worker of mine. You crazy nuts actually walk amongst us. Wooooooow.
By the way, I see a little stubble. Its time for you to shave your head again.
By VoiceOfReason
January 9, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this
Duke.
Duke! Wow. Just wow. I’m going to vote for whoever YOU’RE not voting for. I’m terrified that you might be a neighbor or co-worker of mine. You crazy nuts actually walk amongst us. Wooooooow.
By the way, I see a little stubble. Its time for you to shave your head again.
By Reagan, Jr.
January 9, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this
Are you kidding? Ronald Reagan was governor of this little place called California. Heard of it? It’s only the 3rd largest economy in the world.
Barrack should run for governor of Illinois and demonstrate some of his magic negro ability before trying to run the country.
By Goldie
January 9, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
An intelligent law professor, community leader, state Senator and now US Senator is running for President today— and what % of Georgians only care that his skin is black and therefore say he can never be elected in November???
This state is very scary — and I’m a native Georgian, so I know how long the scariness has been going on. When will Georgians come out of the 19th century? Ever???
By JC
January 9, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
hey if Obama could clean up Chicago’s southside then yes he may have a chance as president because that would show he could handle the destruction in the middle east.
By Earl
January 9, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
You know you’ve struck a cord and a nerve when they call you haters. In the same vein as the Mayor, I am voting for a white guy, don’t care who…just as long as he’s white. See, I can be just like Shirley ‘cept the big goofy flower.
By Maconite
January 9, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
The race card is certainly here. You better believe there will be change, no Bible, no pledge of allegiance, a Muslim president. What are Americans thinking after 9/11. To destroy from within is what they want, and they are getting to close to achieving those goals.
By AW
January 9, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Stop pointing the finger at Mayor Franklin and point it at the City Council for some of the problems in Atlanta.
They have the power to make alot of the decisions.
By GodHatesTrash
January 9, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
Obama will never be elected as long as Georgia trash still has the vote.
You people are filthy inbred stupid superstitious pigs. Trash.
By GodHatesTrash
January 9, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
I’m surprised that so much Klan trash has access to the internet.
Pigs. Vermin. Trash.
By Nora
January 9, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this
GHT,
Will you please list a person you hold in high regard and tell us why?
By Anonymous
January 9, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Maconite’s a good example of every “wrongheaded” prejudice about Southerners… the reason those slurs exist is because folks like Maconite still exist.
Next, he’ll claim Obama is actually an Al Qaeda operative. Sheesh.
By JC
January 9, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
to Godhatestrash look at the communities in this city and tell me who has more crime and poverty…. that would be Dekalb and Clayton so if your going to use Georgia Trash that would describe those 2 counties.
By Wanda
January 9, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
Good Deal Mayor Franklin. And for those of you that talk about experience: How long were you on your jobs before you considered yourself as experienced. Come on people, he has been on the Senate since 2004. No one has to be there that long and realize what a mess it is. So called experience tends to keep you comfortable in your processes; however, that lack there of can generate new, fresh and exciting ideas. Exactly the pill this country needs to swallow.
By Think About It
January 9, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
God doesn’t hate.
By Larry
January 9, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
To GodHatesTrash … just because someone doesn’t see things your way doesn’t mean they are racist, trash, pigs, vermin, whatever. Your remarks are pathetic.
By Election Year Disgust
January 9, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
Face it folks, there are bigots everywhere, black, white, hispanic and the list goes on. I do get tired of hearing it’s a southern thing….it IS NOT. Have you been to Chicago or Detroit or NY……it’s just as bad, maybe worse.
By shirley
January 9, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
I’ve stated my position. You can too. Be sure to vote for your candidate on February 5.
By jean
January 9, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
to all the racist idiots, who i took the time to read your comments, are more idiotic than ever. a few names jay,pargolf,ed smitty,sal. what rock have you been living under? you and your kind yeah, your kind have for years and years supported the masses in this country. your mama, your great grandma,etc your daddy and your great granddaddy etc. you went along with the lynchings the slavery, the hoses , the dogs , and you have the audacity to say we black people stick together we better or you and your kind will try and take us back 200 years. you haven’nt changed you just come out every now and then! you dummys put your current president in office by cheating and now the majority of the soldiers in this war were your own rather than the other way around in vietnam. you hated bill clinton and wanted bush so you got him. but now that a clinton is running against a black man you rather have a clinton back in office your twisted! have you not learned anything about reaping what you sow?? don’t be ignorant like your fore fathers read and then make statements and tell the truth it will set you free!!!
By Fernando
January 9, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this
I’m surprised that she did not write her endorsement on a “City of Atlanta” letterhead… Remember that she endorsed Michael Vick too, right?
By Arthur B.
January 9, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
Shirley - please tell me who you endorse for the next GM and Coach for the Falcons. I’ll be waiting…
By VESAVERSA
January 9, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this
GOOD FOR ATLANTA MAYOR FRAKLIN I TO THINK OBAMA IS THE BEST CANADATE TO RUN FOR PRISDENT . HILLARY AND HER FAKE TEARS ,BUT SHE WANT BE ABLE TO CRY HER WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE STAY TOON REDECKS
By Just asking
January 9, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Maybe I missed it, but did Oprah or Mayor Franklin endorse Al Sharpton when he was running for president? Since it’s ONLY about race and all. I don’t remember seeing that. But perhaps someone will come up with some other folk legend that will put my misconception to shame.
By too many racists on the blog
January 9, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
Jean you sound like an idiot. Racism works both ways. Reverse racism (black hating white) seems 100 times more prevalent now. Just because your ancestors were slaves doesn’t mean you where. You hold yourself back, not any other race.
By jcfromindy
January 9, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
Wow! The rednecks sure come out in the day and night :)
Soror Franklin, you have done a wonderful job for the city of Atlanta, if only they’d appreciate it.
The wonderful thing about living down south, is that you can see how racist this state really is.
I can’t fathom any natives thinking for themselves in this state, it just wouldn’t be right. Plantation mentality has set Georgia back 20 years. Until you folks realize the important of social, economic and culture change, you’ll continue to make ignorant statements about people.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with voting for a Black man for President of this country. How can one gain experience, unless given the opportunity is my question to these people on this blog.
This has to be one of the most ignorant states that I have ever resided in. Georgia wake up, and Soror Franklin, Kudos to you for standing up for who you believe in. Oh yeah, and so what Oprah can endorse whomever she wants to. Who gave you folks the right to tell people who to vote for anyway…………
God bless America. If we can endore what’s left of this pathetic administration, then we are are doing well!
Obama for President, and yes I am a black educated woman, and dam proud to see a young, energetic black men run for President!
By Lee
January 9, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
I agree with many of the other posters, this was a waste of time and space for the AJC … anyone with half a brain knows Shirley is supporting Obama.
By jay
January 9, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
yes Chicago I belive is the worst but that is where Jessie Jackson lives and the black community has also grown tired of him but everywhere you turn the people live seperate. you have the Polish section, hispanic, chinese, and all other ethinic communities and they don’t interact with each other so I agree with Election Year Disgust it’s not a southern thing and if want the truth the reversed racism in this country is off the hook
By Just asking again
January 9, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this
And also, just because I see my husband develop software does not a software engineer make me. I’m sooooo tired of hearing about all of HRC’s experience when she is, in fact, inexperienced herself. If she wins the nomination and then the election, we have had the same families running this country since 1988!!!! My gosh…and someone was actually asking what change does he bring?
By puhleez
January 9, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
Jean - you are spewing forth with more vile, disgusting racism than some of the posters you are criticizing. You are doing exactly what you are condemning. So much anger and hate is not good for you.
You make a very general accusation to say that whites will vote for Hilary over Obama…..not true. That’s same as saying all blacks will vote for Obama, also not true.
Educated people will hopefully go beyond election rhetoric and empty campaign promises and listen to determine if that candidate has a REAL plan or is just blowing smoke….for my money, there’s not a single one in either party I want as a president!
By Lee
January 9, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
Clark Howard for mayor …
By Darlene
January 9, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
How do you get or give 150% of anythin? Leave it to some dimwit idiot - like our mayor - to come up with a percentage like this. I would like to work for her and demand she pay me 150% of my salary!
By 2008
January 9, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
jcfromindy - I suppose there was no racism where you came from either? If we’re 20 years behind, why’d you move here?
By jay
January 9, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
jean I wish you took all the passion you put in your statement and took it to your crime ridden communities and asked that the killing against each other stop and keep it safe so the the young kids could play in the yards with out fear of being hit by stray bullets.
By Boo Yah
January 9, 2008 4:29 PM | Link to this
Who cares who you support. You need to worry about your own family.
By GodHatesTrash
January 9, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Obama is a good decent man, Shirley Franklin a good woman; yet you racist kkklown klan trash hoodlums spew your vomit and bile.
Pigs. Trash.
Your slatternly mothers are pigs, too.
By Math man
January 9, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
150 per cent? It’s obvious the Bell Curve worked in her favor in college, assuming she attended one.
By Hawk
January 9, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
I’m not even going to read this article, she needs back up the city of Atlanta 150%, with all issues such as traffic, before she even come close to backing up the so-called presidential candidate. She needs to take care of home (Atlanta)first.
By jean
January 9, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
to too many racists on the blog: i know i struck a cord with you i, can tell.thanks for having the guts to write back. i am a reformed racist i am not ashamed to say after viewing the stories of this nation as a little girl i became just like you you don’t like me, i don’t like you but after years of livng for god i understand. and your fear had you treat people of color inferior because you were so inferior. i have learned to pray for you.i remember watching the movies and hear the indians say do not trust the pale face (white man)now they are sitting on reservations! mostly after i read the ajc blog i revert back to my old ways and see how somethings will never change, until you meet your maker.or do you think you are god?? and you made yourself??? that may be half the problem. oh and another thing not you or anyone on earth can ever hold me back, you do not have the power to do that. i thought you knew that, did you not know??
By O'YES
January 9, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
GO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Mama J
January 9, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
Smitty, if I wanted to read a book,I would go to the public library!
By people make me sick!
January 9, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
no has experince until given a chance. we vote on what they can do. someone hired you w/out experience! we put people in office all the time and….no luck. they seem to mess that up! so be it!!!!!!
By Mama J
January 9, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
I have NEVER heard Mayor Franklin or any other “leader” tell us who to vote for. My guess is she was asked who she was voting for and like the rest of us, it is her prerogative to do so. Your assumption that if “we” looked at the real issues we would not vote Democrat,is just ludicrous. To me that’s similar to saying, if we looked at the mess we have been in for the past 8 years, we would never vote Republican either!!
By mamaj
January 9, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
Why would I vote Republican if all the issues that are important to me are espoused in a Democrat. The “R” in Republican does not mean “right always”, nor does the “D” in Democrat mean “dumb a*”.
By lucky
January 9, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
Obama will get 99% of the black vote, 99% of the Muslim vote, 99% of the Kook vote and a few Jew votes. Is that enough to win?
By Tom
January 9, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
Lucky, that means there is a 99% chance you will be voting for him since you are definitely a Kook.
By shirley
January 9, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this
I’ve stated my position. You can too. Be sure to vote for your candidate on February 5.
By Mr. Rodgers
January 9, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this
I am a middle-aged independent white guy. Obama is collectively all of our hopes for the future. Not because he is black, but because he is brilliant, honest, and speaking to what all of us want. A united loving country who helps those less fortunate and asks of those of us who have been blessed by this country to give back.
By Thanks
January 9, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Thanks, GHT, for chasing the trash off this board. It looks like they finally crawled back under their rocks today.
Georgia is one of the most backward places in the US - hell, on the whole planet!
By W. Jones
January 9, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
Mayor Franklin has the right to vote for whomever she wants. All individuals who can read, write, comprehend the English language should be able to decide for themselves which candidate they will vote for. We don’t need old sages who feel that because they marched with King…..they have to tell Blacks who they should vote for. People wake up and make intelligent decisions for yourselves. If you are behind Hillary….vote for her….not because of Andy, John or other old sages. However, if you feel that Obama is the one….vote for him. If you feel that neither one is your cup of tea…..this is America, vote for another candidate! This is 2008….not 1968! Listening to Andy Young spout his crap about not voting for Obama made me think of something my grandfather used to say. “It is better to be thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt!!!”
By jay
January 9, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
Jean it seems we have held you back your still living in the past. just by reading your blog you still are a racist and have gone to way to many Farrakkan rallies
By MC
January 9, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this
“Atlanta is far, far more violent and wrought with crime than it was decades ago.”
Actually, the city’s murder rate peaked in 1973 at 271 (58/100,000).
By Peri
January 9, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
People! Mayor Franklin is a public figure. Believe it or not, people ARE interested in knowing who she is endorsing for POTUS.
As for Billary — I think it is time for them to pack up and go on back home to Arksansas; wait for Chels to get married and give them some grandbabies and then concentrate on being the best “Granny” and “Boompah” that they can be. Their time is up.
No more Bush>Clinton> dynasties!
Barack Obama is the most exciting and promising politician the US has seen in a looooooong time.
GOBama ‘08!!!!
By JamieNAtlanta
January 9, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
Is she endorsing him because of his experience? She is only endorsing him because he is black. She is a horrible mayor but just a step above convict Bill Campbell. I’ll be glad when she’s out of office. Perhaps she can move back to the SWATS and take her gangbanger thug daughters with her. She is sooooooo GHETO!!!
By TheTruthHurts
January 9, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this
Is anyone surprised our racist mayor would support a black candidate over a white one? She would vote for anyone black no matter what the experience…she has 0 class!!
By Bethany Stephany
January 9, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this
Hillary makes me want to throw up. Why are she and that liar, Bill, so anxious to get back into the WH, anyway? Are there some people they forgot to pay off from their last tour? Do they have more criminal/friends they want to pardon?
Yawn They need to hit the mickey-fickey road. Seriously.
By David
January 9, 2008 6:30 PM | Link to this
Why don’t you viscious racist admit it? Thug is the “N” word for the 21st century. Say what? Now Mayor Franklin, former economics college professor and daughter of an accomplished Pennsylvania judge, is being referred to as a thug? Outrageous!
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this
WJones you just showed your ignorance even against your own. just because Andrew Young is not voting for Obama then he must not be black enough which that was one of the main concerns the black community had about Obama when he first annouced he was running for President. what exactly makes you black enough..must you listen to only rap, must only be a democrat, must only vote black when a black is involved I mean please explain what is not black enough
By Mr3000
January 9, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
Hellllloooooo…. OBAMA is about as black as I am a native american! He’s a mulatto who was raised by his WHITE MOTHER in INDONESIA. He is NOT an African-AMERICAN!!!! He also voted on the Illinois senate to do away with the law that required Immigrants to have a TAMPER proof ID card. That is pandering if I have EVER seen it. What is exciting about a candidate who won’t outline ANY of his policies and is popular by HYPE alone. After you’re done realizing Obama is a joke check out myspace.com/wearecapibara
By David
January 9, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Like it or not forgiveness runs deep in the black community. Perhaps too deep. Picture this: Suddenly three hundred newly freed slaves on a plantation with their former master and his family, they could have rightly sought plantation justice and slaughtered the entire family. They chose not to. Move forward to the sixties. A political party which once monopolized power thughout the south and fervently pulled out all stops to ensure that an entire group of people remained locked out and held down via legislation, suddenly begin to attract that group. Got it? Peace.
By gene
January 9, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this
to math man, exactly where did you attend elementary school??? you don’t seem very bright with that statement. please attend to your mind, pronto!!!
By Pat
January 9, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this
I admonish the African-American community to be cautious because the Clintons are openly stating that the intend to divide us. Their words are to “split the black vote”. Too many others have sought to divide us for their own selfish gain. Do not let irrevalent past and so-called civil rights leader speak for us. Andy Young is the present day overseer. John Lewis lives in the past and has nothing to offer for the future. The old civil rights leaders stand to gain financially and will help few people. They have forgotten their mission. Why vote for Mrs. Clinton based on your perceived notion that Bill loves black people. Bill and his wife are two different people. Do not be fooled by these two people. They play hard ball and will do anything to get power back. Lastly, the name calling of Mayor Franklin is only being done by idiots, and internet thugs. All liars go to Hell, and Obama IS NOT A MUSLIM!
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this
David you and Jean need to meet get married have kids and start a new organization called “The Nation of Idiots” which is about what the “Nation of Islam (Obama by the way)pretty much stands for.
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
OMG after reading your comment Pat I have figured it out. Now that there is a black man running the Clinton’s no longer have that clout in the black community which means if Obama does not win the Democratic Election then the black community will not go to the polls to vote because now all of sudden the Clinton’s are trying to seperate you so what that means the chances of a Republican being back in the White House has just gone up and our taxes won’t…I think I am getting excited about this election after all.
By one-day
January 9, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this
I am a black man. and yes I am voting for Barack Obama and I hope all blacks and many whites people will too. Even if he doesn’t win or doesn’t do the greatest job in Washington if elected I will be glad still. The reason is the world is watching and here is a black man that can make a difference
Black people have always been demonized and portrayed as monkeys, as unintelligent, or plagued, violent, backwards, you name it. But here is a back man greatly affecting the dynamics of politics and who can actually bring about the kind of change in politics that even whites have been dreaming about for years but just can’t seem to see past his skin color.
Wherever you go in the world, black people are doing poorly economically and they say it’s because we’re too dumb …fair enough, we don’t have much to show for our intelligence as far as material things are concerned. But anyone willing to dig deep into history will see how intelligence has nothing to do with the poor performance of blacks and realize that it is actually their morale which has been so greatly diminished for reasons I choose not to get into here.
But here is this man tainted by black blood showing the world that a black man can be just as intelligent as anyone and hinting that black people are just like any other humans out there and that when gifted can inspire the masses, unlike many politicians before.
They claim talk is cheap. I would like for someone to list the accomplishments of Miss Hillary since she is all about actions. Honestly what has she accomplished for this country if not just being the wife of the man that actually did accomplish something?
We all know that it is through inspiration and motivation that people come together and do great things or that artists, singers, inventors do great when inspired and that people achieve things they never thought they could simply because they were inspired. Even before one acts, one has to articulate the process of their action in their minds or in other words talk to the self before acting and we do it so much we don’t even realize it. Even Miss Hillary just confessed I FOUND MY OWN VOICE. So anyone claiming that the ability to inspire through words is nothing is denying their own existence or simply lying to us AGAIN.
Even the bible says that God spoke the world into existence. Our ability to speak is central to our creativity, which separates us from animals.
Barack Obama regardless of the outcome of the elections will show the world that it is ok to be black and that is why I support him primarily. And I hope some whites are not afraid to actually see that they have believed a lie that blacks can be as decent as any. My young white brothers have to realize that their parents and leaders have lied to them too long and divided us to be able to continue to lie even better and have made life even more difficult for all of us by creating the division through fear and deceptions thus partly even resulting in anger from black people toward the whites. This world will never be perfect for as long as we live and we will never fully unite at 100 % but we can get to a place of mutual respect, understanding and compromise and Obama for me is this step of the many steps we have to take towards spreading the truth by subtle change of perception. Hey white people!!!! blacks are just as normal as any other people out there. So stop hiding behind experience. You might miss something great.
Also through this I hope Blacks can begin to realize that by changing our attitudes a little we can gain support by some whites that are truly decent people in this country, which unfortunately, for us they rule. Hey that’s life.
For anyone interested on RACE go to link interesting article http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/OneBlood/chapter4.asp Color is truly skin-deep bros
And for those knocking Barack, please be honest and avoid double-standards do your research on him and Clinton, I’m sure you will find intersting things on both candidates and that will help you make a sound decision on who you should support not based on fear, or any form of emotions but on facts so you can choose based on you fell that you feel will look out for you and your family in this election and for those Skeptics please visit his website with an open-mind here http://http://factcheck.barackobama.com/ to and check the facts
By Pat
January 9, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this
No Jw;ppp… you got it ALL WRONG! We are going to the polls in record numbers to assure not putting another Republican in office. If the Republicans re-institute the draft, we will vote for them. That will instantly end that Iraq debacle. Just because taxes may not go up, the national debt will be in the trillions, and the quality of life will be in the sewer.
By gene
January 9, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
hey j thanks for writing back.it shows me your intrested in getting your soul right. i know you and all the other racists would like for me to forget what your forefathers did in this country. you would like for it to disapppear. however you can not hide and your past it will more than likely come back yo haunt you. it is called reaping what you sow. (there is still time to repent)you, jay, think you can run and hide but the chikens have come home to roost in your backyard. actually i love minister farrakhan, but as i stated i am a borm again christian i follow jesus christ. the one your forefathers built this country upon but have long forgotten. let me please remind you he is still in charge! holla back
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this
one-day thanks for the novel is it also in paper back. look Colin Powell and Condi Rice are also very intelligent black people trying to make a differnce but the problem is the black community won’t acknowledge that because they are republicans and not Democrats and believe that nothing should just be handed to you and that you need to get up and earn it so as touching as your comments were let’s not get it twisted
By Pat
January 9, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this
Why should we acknowledge Miss. Rice since she changed parties and has spent the time since distanting herself from anything African-American. As for Mr. Powell, as soon as he diagreed with Bush, the Republicans threw him away with the garbage. Anything we as blacks achieved WE WORKED FOR IT! In fact we worked for free(i.e. slavery). Stop lying Jw, and believing the biases from the media. It is obvious that you do not know any Black people because your views reflect it.
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this
you know it’s amazing how the blacks are so concerned about the war in Iraq but not enough about their own war going on their own communities and just you stating that you love Farrakkan shows your not a Christian and love God because he is the black version of the whites you seem to keep referring from the past but I am getting used to the double standard that our world is plaqued with right now so holla back to ya bro
By Atico
January 9, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
For some, the poliical race is about race not politics. However, to most this political race is about the substance brought forward to the American people. Honestly Barack Obama brings lots of charm but so little substance one has to be amused by the people that have voted for him in Iowa and New Hampshire. As “Forest Gump would have said, “thats all I have to say about that.”
By Mr. Rodgers
January 9, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this
African-American, Asian-American, Irish-American, blah blah blah…we all have ancestors from all over this big blue blob..a melting pot..drop the hate and anger listen to his positive message it’s refreshing…if you like other candidates because they have more experience great..but don’t bash the man for being honest about his youth and going for it he is an inspiration. Whoever wins I will support, but I am rooting for Obama
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
oh Pat you make me laugh, my comments must mean I don’t know any black people that’s rich but when a black person continues to preach on this blog about slavery that must mean they must not know any white people because their comments reflect it…ok what ever
By jean
January 9, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this
this is for jwp:ppppppp i see your afraid to disclose your identity. i hope you are not married because i would be very afraid for you to procreate. please do not do it! as for a nation we surely need to build a new one this one has ran its course. so let me enlighten you according to the scriptures it will be a new city forthcoming GOD tells us all about it in his word. so don’t worry yourlittle brain about david and i starting a nation this one will be far better than you david or me can imagine. holla!
By Experience This
January 9, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
George Bush with all of his “EXPERIENCE”,has left us in a “hot a$z” mess, and some of you don’t want to give Obama a chance because he is “INEXPERIENCED” is just too funny. I’m willing to take a chance on a fresh new face with new ideas, as opposed to all the same old farts with the same ideas getting the same results year after year,no matter what color the face is!!
By I hate ignorance
January 9, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this
It’s amazing how all the closet racists come out on these blogs. You never know who these people really are. They could be the good preacher, or your good co-worker that you eat lunch with. I tell you, that ol’ southern spirit comes out when you can’t see a face…
On another tip…Let’s be realistic… Hillary doesn’t really have that much experience. She was a Lawyer. She was Arkansas’ First Lady. She was First Lady for the US. Okay, she was on some “task forces” and “committees” while President Clinton (who I do like) was Governor and POTUS. Now U.S. Senator.
Now we have Barack Obama. Also a lawyer. was a local grass-roots leader. Worked with “the common man”. Was State Senator for Illinois. Also a U.S. Senator. Also, a new face for CHANGE in the U.S.
My point? Hillary Clinton doesn’t have that much experience, she’s just been around for a long time.
Barack Obama represents the American Dream. I believe that he gives hope to my generation (70’s -80’s babies) as well as baby boomers and pre-baby boomers…And I believe that U.S. Citizens are beginning to see that.
By Pat
January 9, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
To Jw: I wish you made me laugh instead of vomit. My reference to slavery deals with your implication that blacks are looking for a handout. Slavery is a historical fact and we worked for free.
To Atico: You need to read Obama’s record in Illinois before you lable him. Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago, a political genius, Irish American Catholic endorsed Obama many months ago. That also goes for those condemning Mayor Franklin. If Mayor Daley sees his strenghts way can’t Ms. Franklin. The problem is most of these bloggers need to travel more and read something other than sports!
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
I am having so much fun tonight…Jean you speak the name of God so much in your comments which is the only thing you and I seem to have in common because he is the almighty but Obama refuses to share his belief why is that oh let me see if I can answer that he’s a Muslim so go ahead and take your chance on him people and get ready for 911 part 2. it’s amazing talking to people about this because they come back with, well that was his fathers belief and he changed when he went to college…could you imagine if it came out that Huckabee’s father once practiced with the Klan OMG Sharpton, Jackson would be all over the place right now and this blog would be lighting up like a christmas tree
By evanescent
January 9, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this
I like Mayor Franklin and I would vote for her in a heartbeat for any office…..but I don’t care who endorses who. If you need to know who endorses Clinton or Obama in order to decide who to vote for, then we are in sad shape as a country. I’ll vote for my candidate, and I’ll vote democrat in the end regardless of who gets the nomination (to get rid of the repugs ruining the country). But Mayor Franklin, was it really necessary to write that letter supporting Vick? Have you written letters supporting every other person who might go to jail as well?
By otunba
January 9, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
Obama the MAN! I will be rooting for Obama…………..The best,young,intenlligent and honest.
By Jw;pppppppp'.;
January 9, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
Pat read up on Daley he also had mob connections so what’s your point
By Roland
January 9, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this
I beleive CNN’s piece about Obama’s grandmother was deliberately done to show up black people as trouble. It was done to so that the white people who support obama to think again. hence he lost NH narrowly
By alphagean
January 9, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this
Hey everybody, just a reminder, spell check is your friend. Really.
By MJ
January 9, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this
The fact that Franklin backs Obama makes me want to vote for the other guy/girl.
By Pat
January 9, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this
Jw, my point is that he runs a city and well, is significant and you are not. Lastly, you are a liar and the truth isn’t in you. Obama is a Christian and a member of a Christian church. Your lies will catch up with you. BYE.
By jean
January 9, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this
this for jw;ppppppp plaese do not et me started. sweetie check out who is on the top of the welfare rolls.you are and it is because you think you deserve something. too afraid to face proverty might jump out the window if poverty came.we have had to put up with no expierience some expierence even racists presidents we could not vote until you decided to take your foot off our backs! and now you want to get mad. hell we were working before you knew what working was remember we took care of ya’ll. well now if we want to get excited for a black man running for president well so be it i am going to shout about it if i want and you can;t stop me! too bad get glad!!!!
By terrance
January 9, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
Roland I don’t think the CNN report about his grandmother should make people stop and think it should be about his past with the Muslim relgion which his name still reflects
By terrance
January 9, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
Pat you just got busted on your remarks about Daley so let it go and go to bed and pray to your God for your ignorance.