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By Angel

January 28, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Maya I must disagree. I am no poet but I am inspired by Obama! He brings and promotes a strong family many of what this generation fails to do. I believe he would be a great president for our country, yes he has a lot of work to do because we are in a mess but I truely believe he can make a difference. We need a president that promotes good morals, honesty, and strength and he has it all - my man!

By Angel

January 28, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Maya I must disagree. I am no poet but I am inspired by Obama! He brings and promotes a strong family many of what this generation fails to do. I believe he would be a great president for our country, yes he has a lot of work to do because we are in a mess but I truely believe he can make a difference. We need a president that promotes good morals, honesty, and strength and he has it all - my man!

By bfd

January 28, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Who cares? I guess it’s better than other story about how Heath Ledger is still dead and the whereabouts of his corpse today.

All this Clinton vs. Obama sniping reminds me of a middle school student council election.

What I’m waiting for is Monica Lewinsky’s endorsement of Obama.

By Mitchell

January 28, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Maya has lost her mind as well as Magic Johnson. And, there is no competition when you compare a writer, such as: Toni Morrison. To an old shucking and jiving woman like Maya.

By Donald

January 28, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

I would reject this endorsement flat out. It is clearly an attempt at black for black, it’s t** for tat. Have we not had enough of this racial stuff? Hillary should politely decline her help. It’s just more division…..

By Jon

January 28, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

I am not inspired by Obama. I and my classmates were taught real values. Words without action are just that. We are voting for Hillary Clinton.

By rob

January 28, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Interestingly, only after I find out Caroline Kennedy and Ted Kennedy endorsed Obama, do I find out that Martin Luther King III endorsed John Edwards an entire week earlier. Robert F Kennedy, Jr endorsed Clinton back in November? Now when find out Toni Morrison comes out to endorse Obama, I find out Maya Angelou had already endorsed Clinton and cut an ad well in advance of Toni Morrison.

Why is when Obama gets an endorsement it is like a media frenzy with streamers and balloons, but when the other candidates get endorsements it hardly makes waves?

Interesting stuff, the way events are “broadcast”. It seems very indicative of the way things go in this game

By GaConservative007

January 28, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

I thought Maya Angelou was Morrison’s nom de plume. Really, they are different people?

By Liberal in GA

January 28, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this

Donald are you saying that minorities should back off? What kind of con heresy is that???? JFK and Dr. King must be so disappointed in our party. You, sir, are a bigot. Speak truth to power…Vote Obama. Keep the Faith!!!

By Churchill

January 28, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Tim would like to buy an upper case for his proper nouns. Wait. That is not fair, he was, undoubtedly, taught in a government school.

By Elise

January 28, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

GAConservative,

Morrison and Angelou are, indeed, different people —- yes!

Rob…the “way things go in this game” can be looked at a lot of different ways. For instance, every time I’ve called up CNN.com in the past few weeks, a picture of Hillary is on the initial splash page, along with coverage of her campiagn, front and center. No matter what happened in the respective campaigns that day. Similar for Reuters.

If you’d been in NH the day before the NH primary, you would have been treated to Hillary’s “tears in the diner”, wall-to-wall, all over the media. Many people have admitted to voting for her solely because they felt sorry for her. Whatever.

I guess it’s all just a matter of perspective. Different news outlets have biases. Trying to consume a balanced diet is a challenge, but it’s a worthy goal.

Elise in NH hard-core Obama supporter and volunteer

By happy

January 28, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing how much bad rep the Clinton’s are getting. I watch CNN and all of the analyst are anti-Clintons. I am not saying vote for the Clintons or vote for Obama, all I am saying is treat each candidate fairly. I can’t believe though how some people think Obama is God, I am sorry but I have heard no clear ideas from him. It’s all talk… give me some concrete plans. It’s foolish to think he can unite the government when the two parties are so different. I hope he doesn’t brain wash people like Bush did the second term.

By De' Angelo

January 29, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

Happy is a Clintonoid with hemorrhoids. She hate Obama ‘cause she want the white girl to win. Shame on you, Happy. All democrat should vote for Obama, if all of us are civil right supportin, progessive democrats? O.K.?

By benbree

January 29, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

It is unfortunate that we have Clinton vs. Obama. It is unfortunate that we must choose one over the other. It is most unfortunate that both parties seem willing to do whatever it takes to win – even if they do not personally create the ads. It is even more unfortunate what happened to a great leader like Colin Powell – he trumps them both. I like Ms. Clinton and Mr. Obama and I like Ms. Angelou and Ms. Morrison. Nothing about these primaries changes that. I truly want what is best for us and either of these candidates is better than what we have. I do not care what the media says or even what the candidates say – I will vote for a Democrat in November for the good of us all.

By Jessica

January 29, 2008 12:44 AM | Link to this

I agree wholeheartedly with Maya Angelou. As a black woman, I was torn between voting for Clinton or Obama — but based on the issues I chose Clinton. Now I’m feeling the “black backlash” of my decision and the intraracial gender politics. I never realized how important it is to have a strong, experienced female president until my brother said he refused to vote for Clinton because she’s a woman and may be “PMSing during times of national distress and refuse to address the problem.” That’s the kind of ignorance I hope electing Clinton as president will thwart.

By Cecilia

January 29, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this

Maya Angelou is supporting Hillary Clinton only because when Bill Clinton was president he said Maya was his favorite poet. Most of the older “leaders” of this nation and civil rights movement (ex. Andrew Young, John Lewis, etc.) still don’t get it. It’s not about friendship and paying back the Clintons (or any other candidates)for what they did for you years ago. It’s about what’s best for this country TODAY. Once upon a time I had high respect for our civil rights leaders and talented artists like Maya Angelou. In fact, I declared Maya Angelou my favorite poet for close to 20 years ago, “Still I Rise”. I’m saddenly disappointed in the decision she’s made. She’s not a supporter for change which is critical for the future of our children and young adults — boys and girls, men and women. Maya, like Andy Young, John Lewis and others are “opportunists”. Thank God Sen. Edward Kennedy, Toni Morrison, Caroline Kennedy, Mayor Shirley Franklin, Oprah Winfrey, Sen. John Kerry, Sen. Jesse Jackson Jr. and many other wise people recognize that our country is in a crisis and there is a man who has a vision for change. He’s instilled HOPE in the lives for so many people. I guess that doesn’t mean anything to someone like Maya Angelou. You say “Still I Rise”? Ms. Angelou, What does that really mean to YOU? A “rise” for all — or were you speaking of just yourself? Just what I said, “An Opportunist”.

By TeeFas

January 29, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this

Hillary is 61 already so there is no chance of ‘PMSing’ which you claim.

The problem is this: like the case of Howard Dean, Tsongas, all these clebrity politicians will not last.

Let us imagine Obama wins the nomination, you will see how the GOP will make a mincemeat of him. All the endorsement by liberals like John Kerry and Ted Kennedy will hurt him in the general elections.

Up Hillary ‘08

By Delores

January 29, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this

Sen. Barak Obama picked up some heavy weights for endorsements. Endorsements from people that America respects. People who actually make a difference. That speaks volumes. Who “Maya Angelou” and “Magic Johnson” supports doesn’t matter. Hey - I guess Hillary Clinton needs some supporters…even if they aren’t people that the public woooos over. Poor Hillary…this shows desperation. In Support of CHANGE (OBAMA), Delores.

By khb

January 29, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

Obama, is clearly not the choice for informes, articulate, non-emotive and truly thinnking beyond color voters.

What amazes me is how colorful Obama became in SC and colorless he was in Iowa.

Obama is whatever you need him to be. What I need him to be is the distinguished genetlmen from Illinois and clean up East St. Louis and give them hope and courage and change before he tries to change the country.

HRC has my vote, and my support.

Please America, think beyond buzz words before you vote. Vote informed on the 5th of February, not color.

By t

January 29, 2008 1:31 AM | Link to this

I believe in Obama and want him to get the nomination. I was disappointed by the Clintons in the SC primary, but I can’t believe that everyone expects there to be one Black vote, and expect all the endorsements of African Americans to all go to Obama. That seems to not respect people’s individual beliefs and feelings. If you want more people to eventually vote for your candidate of choice, you shouldn’t attack the current supporters of the other candidates either, and try to avoid identity politics. I am a woman (white) but don’t expect people to say “You should vote for Hillary because she’s a woman”. I think Obama’s campaign has been pretty much above the fray and positive, but not innocent of certain campaign strategies either.

By Tammy

January 29, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

BARAK OBAMA definitely gets my vote on Super Tuesday. He’s also getting votes from some of my Republican friends in Georgia. Imagine that. CHANGE…yes we can. And we WILL. Barak and Michelle Obama ‘08.

By De' Angelo

January 29, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this

Clinton supporters are racists. The Clinton’s got to the big dance on the backs of African Americans, and now that a brother has a chance of winning they play the race card. If she is as lberal as she says she is, then she should drop out and support Obama.

By Val

January 29, 2008 1:51 AM | Link to this

khb: Yes, he’s just what I need him to be and just who I do NOT need him to be. Hillary Clinton.

That IS an informed vote. Their policies barely differ. I like him better. Not because of Gender/Race or any other thing you can dream up, it’s because he has inspired me enough to register to vote, inspired me to think about our future as a country, and I frankly want my kids to have better than I did. What I had was Bill/Hillary Clinton. I was old enough to vote, but didn’t because I was APATHETIC and in my 20’s. The fact that this NEW generation are NOT apathetic for their future because of Barack Obama.

That has signaled something to me and I’m tired of being cynical about my country.

I will probably support either in the general, but please do not reduce my vote to a response to buzz words. It’s deeper than that for me, and I’d appreciate it if you didn’t lump me in with your generalizations.

Thank you.

By Churchill

January 29, 2008 2:02 AM | Link to this

Anybody But Hillary

By Wackolibhack

January 29, 2008 2:09 AM | Link to this

It is Bush’s fault that the Clinton’s are racist.

Peace!!

By N Martin

January 29, 2008 2:11 AM | Link to this

I feel sorry for any Candidate for President that has to clean up the mess that the “beloved” George Bush has made.

By TR

January 29, 2008 2:14 AM | Link to this

khb what are you talking about? Your statement is ridiculous. The same could easily be said about Hillary. Her record is incredibly inconsistent, and quite frankly she is riding on the coat tails of her husband’s prestige.

I would say that Hillary supporters are looking back to the glory days of Bill Clinton’s administration, and rather than looking at how they think she would be as a leader, they are hoping that her political connections will give her the push to win her the 2008 presidential election. I mean who is running this campaign anyways, Hillary or Bill (He seems to think he is running things as of late)?

As for you TeeFas, you really don’t think that the republicans will emphasize the already present hatred for Hillary Clinton in relation to her husband’s infidelity? Are you kidding me! It infuriates me when people try and bring up this argument like it has some kind of validity. The republicans will come out of the wood works to prevent that woman from getting into office. Hillary simply represents another 4 years of the same old bi-partisan politics. Not to mention her campaign funding from special interest groups. Yeah… she really is a candidate for the little guy! (Roll of the eyes)

Yours Truly,

an articulate, informed (spelled correctly) and proudly emotive Obama supporter 08’!

It’s time for change, let’s break away from the political dynasties (Bushs and Clintons) and give political control back to the people!

By Churchill

January 29, 2008 2:22 AM | Link to this

Anybody But Hillary!!

By Wackolibhack

January 29, 2008 2:25 AM | Link to this

It is Bush’s fault that N Martin feels sorry for Presidential Candidates. I hate the Bush/Clinton Dynasty!!

By t

January 29, 2008 2:27 AM | Link to this

congratulations to Senator Obama for the endorsement from Toni Morrison, one of America’s most brilliant writers, every American should read her books to know this country better. Beloved is one of the most powerful American novels ever written. Words to her are living breathing beings, you can’t read it without it wrapping around you. There is no way I can describe it.

By Gezahegn

January 29, 2008 2:40 AM | Link to this

What ever positive change America is looking for, it will only come if Hillary Clinton is elected president. Everyone who backed her so far has a credibility that society needs.

By Billy

January 29, 2008 2:47 AM | Link to this

Alice Walker endorsed Obama last September. YouTube http://tinyurl.com/2dplac

By Churchill

January 29, 2008 2:53 AM | Link to this

“Everyone who backed her so far has a credibility that society needs”????? What does that mean. That is nonsensical. It makes no sense. Are you related to Will Jones?

By dude

January 29, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this

Yea, like a poet or author is going to influence my vote … if they influence yours, you’re the mindless voters they’re counting on to get the numbers up.

By dude

January 29, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this

Yea, like a poet or author is going to influence my vote … if they influence yours, you’re the mindless voters they’re counting on to get the numbers up.

By Gezahegn

January 29, 2008 3:28 AM | Link to this

It means people who can do something, not just talk.

By D**

January 29, 2008 3:56 AM | Link to this

Of course Maya likes Hillary. Hillary is a woman. How do you spell butch?

By Glynis

January 29, 2008 4:06 AM | Link to this

Maya, You are such a beautiful wonderful lady. You have inspired millions with your powerful words. I am a major supporter of Hilary Clinton for all the reasons you just made in your statement above. God Bless you Maya. GO HILLARY GO!!!!!

By Brett Albright

January 29, 2008 5:31 AM | Link to this

I would just like to point out as an Iowan that B. Obama dismissed Hillary’s endorsements as a vote for the past. At that time he had only a handful of endorements compared to Hillary’s many. Now that he is getting endorsements from high profile political figures, it suddenly matters. My question for him is this: How can you be an agent of change when you are looking back 45 plus years for inspiration? When the Iowa caucuses were going on, Hillary already had the backing of ten US senators. The press could have cared less. Now that Obama is starting to get endorsements, the press and Obama suddenly care. The press is very anti-Hillary. The truth should now be spoken.

Gender plays a greater role than race, as it is still socially acceptable to degrade women. It is not socially acceptable to speak about race. I am a white man who has seen the degradation of women in my life first hand. I am not voting on race or gender: however, how can we pretend that gender doesn’t matter when 43 presidents have been elected and not one has been a woman? Hillary is the first person ever to win a primary or a caucus. Obama is not the first black man to win in a primary or caucus.

By Ed Shull

January 29, 2008 5:39 AM | Link to this

I’m not sure of the importance of either Maya or Toni’s endorsement. Writers and poets are not any more an expert on politics than actors and other celebrities. It does surprise me a little because Obama’s very candidacy makes me think of “I Rise”.

Either way my support for Obama grows each day.

And as far as the media picking on the Clinton’s; they are just pointing out the obvious, the Clinton’s fight dirty. Let’s not forget that Bill Clinton is a liar, and Hillary is running about as dirty of a campaign as one can imagine. All the democrats have similar policies they want to implement. Obama’s health care plan is opt in, as opposed to mandatory, but that’s the biggest difference. So it comes down to character and the ability to unite the nation and take the White House in November. Obama is bringing voters to the booths like never before. The democrats can ride that right through to the Presidency. And clearly Obama has better character than either Clinton.

By jos

January 29, 2008 6:03 AM | Link to this

Do we want Bill for a third term?

By Orikinla Osinachi

January 29, 2008 6:38 AM | Link to this

The public records from Illinois to Capitol show that Barack Obama is a DUMBASS, that’s why Antoin Rezko fooled him into writing solicitation letters which Rezko and his gang used to rip off American tax payers to the tune of $14 million.

Old Ted Kennedy who has been jealous of the success of the Clintons has endorsed the DUMBASS as he endorsed the first DUMBASS John Kerry in 2004 and the Democrats lost the Presidential Election to the Republicans.

Only a Dumbass will vote for another Dumbass.

“Black people have always been used as a buffer in this country between powers to prevent class war.” ~ Toni Morrison

By Orikinla Osinachi

January 29, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

The public records from Illinois to Capitol show that Barack Obama is a DUMBASS, that’s why Antoin Rezko fooled him into writing solicitation letters which Rezko and his gang used to rip off American tax payers to the tune of $14 million.

Old Ted Kennedy who has been jealous of the success of the Clintons has endorsed the DUMBASS as he endorsed the first DUMBASS John Kerry in 2004 and the Democrats lost the Presidential Election to the Republicans.

Only a Dumbass will vote for another Dumbass.

“Black people have always been used as a buffer in this country between powers to prevent class war.” ~ Toni Morrison

By AL Abroad

January 29, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this

The reason the Clintons are getting bad press is because their behavior invites it. Ted Kennedy, like so many of us, had simply had enough. The lawsuit in Nevada, the attempt to restore Florida’s delegates, the lies, the racist comments and staged tears…what an appalling campaign. Disgraceful stuff coming from a former president.

By AL Abroad

January 29, 2008 6:50 AM | Link to this

The reason the Clintons are getting bad press is because their behavior invites it. Ted Kennedy, like so many of us, had simply had enough. The lawsuit in Nevada, the attempt to restore Florida’s delegates, the lies, the racist comments and staged tears…what an appalling campaign. Disgraceful stuff coming from a former president.

By Rufus Paige

January 29, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Maya, I disagree that Barack does not have the experience. The man is on point and will be a great President. He has addressed issues not just to get elected but serious about his beliefs and convictions. I trust and believe in Barack Obama. I knew he would be where he is now when he did the key note speech in 2004. We all knew he should have been running for President.

By ken

January 29, 2008 6:57 AM | Link to this

Ted Kennedy endorses Barack Obama, Check out the video. Wow!

http://www.seferm.com/news/us/governementelection/elections.asp

By craigD

January 29, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this

I wonder if Bill realized his rants and distortions would cost their campaign endorsements by the Kennedys. Not only is he venomous, he’s a fool.

By Charles

January 29, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

I wonder if Hillary is waiting for the California primary to FINALLY announce she is actually gay. Not only will she be honest for a change - it will bring in the gay votes.

Come out of the closet Hillary and stop the charade of being in a marriage!

By Bitter EX democrackkk

January 29, 2008 7:33 AM | Link to this

REALLY!!! Can we get PEOPLE magazine to do a feature on Monica Lewinsky and HER endorsement? I bet we can!!! now where’s their email?…

(Id be damn embarrassed if Teddy Kennedy endorsed me!)

STRIVE to be SMARTER than a democrat!

By NONIA

January 29, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

Who cares about whom the Kennedy’s endorse. I’m actually glad they endorsed Obama, because everyone they have endorsed in past history has lost the election! I don’t care what people say about the Clintons, I KNOW WHAT MY POCKETS AND BANK ACCOUNT LOOKED LIKE WHEN THE CLINTONS WERE IN OFFICE!!!!! This country can’t afford to have another 4-8 more years of on the job training-(Example)-Hillary doesn’t have to ask were the restrooms are in the Whitehouse, she knows the lay of the land. Hillary can start day 1 on reversing and repairing the damage done to this country. Our dollar has lost it’s value, economy is tanking, we now have the largest defecit in this country’s history, War in Iraq….etc. With Hillary we get 2 presidents for the price of 1.

By THESTREET

January 29, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this

“One man, one vote”, One America; “Yes we can”.

By ADL

January 29, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

Well Democrats, still too weak to make up your own mind? Are you going to let a celebrity endorsement decide your vote? Vote for the candidate, not the celebrity!!!

By Al

January 29, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

Never heard of this person before Clinton had her recite some inane poem 15 years ago. And her credentials are? Basically, who cares?

By Kay

January 29, 2008 8:14 AM | Link to this

NONIA has said it all, the rest of you can shut up! and Bitter EX democrackkk if you are an example of the Republican Party, I’m and every other American (Democrats or Independents) are smarter than you.

By Craig

January 29, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

jos @ 8:03 - yes, we do. He ran wars competently, and balanced the budget. 20 million new jobs, and a booming stock market. Rising incomes for the middle class.

It’s a no brainer.

By Iris

January 29, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

No matter what you think of Hillary, hers is a two headed candidacy, and the nation would be at the mercy of her uncontrolled husband’s loose cannon. Pity other nations who would have to deal with their their uncoordinated acts, wondering where the power really lies. These two are codependent, a source of mayhem that would make us wish for anyone but Clinton.

By Mechi

January 29, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

To Happy..I totally agree with you… I think both Clinton and Obama would be good a choice. Clinton has a little more experience with a plan, but Obama has an amazing vision, something that this country needs to end the war, lower our trade deficit, and get back on track. I just hope IF he gets the nod, that the momentum keeps going and people get out and vote. Cause what we definitly don’t need is another blindslide by Republicans to get Clinton out and Obama in only to lose out in the end. Think people this primary is just the battle we still got to get through the war in November.

By Voice of Reason

January 29, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Yeah Nonia,We sure wouldn’t want the president to have an accident trying to find the toilet. Good God - I’m scared that you actually get a vote.

By Corey

January 29, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

People, do we really want to go back to the days of Clinton drama drivel day after day? Remember the nineties. Ms. Clinton in the White House will bring out attack dogs who will hamstring any of her efforts. THE CLINTONS HAVE TOO MANY ENEMIES!

By Will Jones

January 29, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Obama has been anointed by Caroline Kennedy to recoup the Nation with The People, from the Fifth Column Rockefeller Bushite traitors who murdered her father when he ordered us out of Rome’s Vietnam, and her brother for the threat he posed to the Clintons and them.

Clintons are co-dependent, dyfunctional, deviant white-trash, also fronting for Rockefeller, but just from the “counterfeit coin’s” flip-side of the Bushes’.

By T-Mango

January 29, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Honestly, I’m not sure why the AJC felt as if this needed to be formally discussed. Maya Angelou are two respected Black writers. But, they are also two different women. They have the same rights and freedom to support whomever they want to politically.

I’m sure that if you take the time to research you will find two respected White, Latino, and/or Asian writers that differ in their support of the candidates as well. Why didn’t you choose to include them in your discussion about “who trumps who” politically?

An endorsement is simply an open announcement of support-it does not instantly crown the winner. Focus on the issues and not the endorsements…

By JohnSmithP

January 29, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

A person’s character is shaped and tested by their experiences which is why our next President’s character should matter as much if not more than their experience.

1969 – While Barack Obama was being raised by a single mother and experiencing a life of racial and cultural diversity, Hillary Clinton was learning the art of triangulation and writing an admiring college thesis on Saul Alinsky whose fifth rule of political agitation was, “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.”

1979 – While Barack Obama was actively involved in the South African divestment movement to end apartheid, Hillary was reaping profits of almost 10,000% in the futures markets and leaving taxpayers with her real-estate losses in the Savings & Loan bailout.

1989 – While Barack Obama served as the Harvard Law Review’s first black president in its 104 year history, Hillary Clinton then wife of the Arkansas governor was receiving payments from a law firm that was doing the state’s business and receiving board of director payments from Wal-Mart where she remained silent about Wal-Mart’s anti-labor union practices.

1999 – While Barack Obama was securing bipartisan support for health-care reform and passage of low-income tax credits and child care subsidies in the Illinois legislature, Hillary Clinton was urging her husband to bomb Yugoslavia and supporting his Iraq “regime change” policy in order to divert public attention from the president’s marital, legal and ethical infidelities.

2007 – While Barack was promoting a restoration of balance between work and wealth and criticizing special interests for distorting U.S. tax codes, Hillary and her husband were liquidating their blind trust of the nearly $50 million amassed during their years in public office.

The U.S. needs a uniter not a divider for President as the global economy teeters on the brink of economic meltdown not unlike the Great Depression.

Afterall the Roaring Twenties decade that preceded the Great Depression, like the Irrational Nineties that preceded our current decade, were both a golden age for technology, scandal-plagued politicians, corporate greed, and unrestrained personal debt and speculation.

By wrkgma3

January 29, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

As a future English/Language Arts teacher, I am quite offended by the comment that states that “Maya” has lost her mind. How dare you! Dr. Angelou is a well-respected, award-winning author, poet and activist. Give her the respect she has earned as an African American woman first and foremost. Her political views may or may not differ from mine, but she deserves RESPECT.

By Joseph

January 29, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

So am I hearing myself correct? People are saying to vote for Obama because he is black? I realize the statement of progress that having a black man in the office makes, but I also remember Dr. King speaking about judgeing a person on the content of his character not the color of his skin. Vote a black man into office because he is the best candidate, not because the color of his skin. Doing that…well it would be rascist!

By JayB

January 29, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Can someone please explain Hillary’s emphasis on 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE…if my math is right that would mean that she is counting everything she has done since she finished law school!!!! Are you serious??? …are we really looking for someone to lead this country who is still touting Senior Class President on their resume of accomplishments and validation of experience…this is a joke…with ALL of that experience why was she just finding her “Real Voice” in NH…I don’t buy any of this garbage…and to the idiot saying we get two presidents for 1…you embaress me.

By barack obama

January 29, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Orikinla Osinachi, I will be sure my immigration laws, through your Dumbass out the country when I become president. People like you with a name like that shouldn’t blog on the ajc, I guess you can express yourself in your own country.

The Clintons and Maya are played out. You guys keep talking about when I was in law school, Hillary was fighting for this. Dammit she suppose to she 61 years old. I mean, that’s what being older does. Don’t be disenchanted with the bigots out there.

I will do America good!

Vote for me, and you will see!

By Brad

January 29, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

I just LOVE watching the democRATS go after each other like this. If Hillary is truly sincere about her opinions on affirmative action, shouldn’t she step to the side and let Obama take the nomination? It is just hilarious that all these years of kissing the rear end of blacks, she (and her red-faced, angry husband) turn out to be the true racists. I encourage black people to take an honest look at the Republican Party and consider switching parties. “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime.” If you believe in this quote, you are a Republican.

By joywinnebago

January 29, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

For a candidate who talks a lot about the future, there sure are a lot of ghosts from the 60s sneaking into rhetoric and his version of reality.

Camelot II v. Clinton II?

If that’s how the story line is reduced, I’ll choose the reality of what happened in the 90s over the myth of the 60s.

Forward thinking?

Truly universal healthcare, a 90-day moratorium on mortgages. That’s forward thinking….

Continuing to use the words of icons from the 60s…not so forward thinking.

By miss p

January 29, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Insider: I just listened to Maya’s radio spot. You quote her as saying “Each generation of African Americans stands on the shoulders of those who came before.” She actually says, “Each generation stands on the shoulders of those who came before.” What’s up with your misquote?

By Robert

January 29, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Why is it no one brings up the “gender card” when HIllary and/or her supporters bring up her unique qualifications as a mother, daughter, wife? These messages are clearly there to drive a stake into women’ hearts (“she’s one of us — she gets us — better vote for her so we can have ours in the office”).

Content of character, not what’s in your pants.

By joywinnebago

January 29, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Robert:

Probably for the same reason no one calls Obama on using the race card whenever he quotes MLK, Jr., continuously or evokes images of Selma, or implies “they said it couldn’t be done.”

They are who they are….

It’s the “card” language that’s annoying.

By JK

January 29, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Only one will become the nominee. They both bring different advantages and disadvantages to the table. Let’s stop trashing each other because we favor one or the other, and agree to pull together to fully support the nominee in the race that matters. That’s what being “united” is really all about! Who’s with me?

By Ziza

January 29, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

co-signing with Mitchell and Delores. You both are right on. Keep speaking truth.

By Interns for the Clintons

January 29, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

We want slick willy back…don’t worry, we don’t wear dresses! Go Billiary!!

By call me Barry

January 29, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Finish my first full Senate term?Fool, I got no time fot that,I gotta “change the world”!

By doggirl

January 29, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

Why do I care who these people endorse? It would only be surprising if they had the intelligence to tell the democrats to kiss off and actually endorse a candidate who wasn’t looking to be the caregiver to every person not interested in taking care of themselves. Try endorsing a candidate that has actually read AND understood the US Constitution. One who actually understands that the responsibility of the government is to get out of our way and let us make our own lives…good or bad…and that it is NOT the role of government to provide us with our every need and desire. Stay the hell away from my paycheck and let me do with it as I please.

By David Lee Roth's Wig

January 29, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Ga Liberal, are you out there??

I have prayed for your dark sould today…..

By Snory and stinky

January 29, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Man, when I get the President of Mexico to endorse me I’ll have this thing in the bag!

By Copyleft

January 29, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Funny how intelligence usually leads to liberalism then, isn’t it?

And gosh! I guess all those Democrats who’ve proudly held office and served our country throughout the past two centuries (and change) never once ‘read the Constitution,’ eh?

Silly, silly little girl. The only reason you HAVE a paycheck is because of the society, and government, providing the opportunity for your business to exist and operate.

By Cynthia Mckinney

January 29, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

I am officially endorsing, right here today,right now,my brotha Barack(call me Barry)Hussein Obama!He will be a voice to the voiceless,hope to the hopeless,up-trodden to the down-trodden,minimum wage with a baby on the way to the minimum wageless with a baby on the wayless!Daddy did I forget anything?

By Ms J.

January 29, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I noticed you indicated **paycheck…working class no doubt? Have you ever lost your job due to whatever circumstances beyond your control and had a difficult time of getting back on your feet? Until you’ve walked in another’s shoes, you would realize that the American people are not looking for a care giver but a government that cares, and that they don’t want a hand-out but a hand in time of need.

By Sherri

January 29, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I am so sick and tired of all this crap. The world in its current state is already going to HELLO in a hand basket. You would think that people, by now, would have advanced in the way technology has, but no such luck. Humans are still as narrowed minded now as they were back when, just in slightly different way. People are compassionate and sympathetic towards a woman who did no more in the White House than the housekeepers. She lived there. Just like all the other 1st ladies, she lived there and visited schools etc. If this is called experience, why not vote for Laura Bush or Rosalyn Carter or why not go all the way and vote for Bush’s Mom. Bottom line, the intervention this world needs to sustain comes from the force from which we were created. And as long as man rules and makes the decisions concerning the people, this world we’ve come to know and love will only get worse. I vote for CHANGE and Hilary is not change. She cried on National TV because people weren’t really feeling her and they liked Obama better, but she didn’t cry when her husband had a stowaway under his desk. (Sympathy Votes Earned, Kudos) Please! If she’s emotional about what people say, how will she react when the situation concerns the safety of the people, all people and not just Hilary? I am a woman and we are by nature emotional creatures that tend to react on emotion and she’s menopausal or close to it, hell we might as well elect a child with ADD for President. Stop it, for real! Hilary is not Bill and if you recall they wanted to impeach him, so what does that tell you. Maya Angelou is old and needs some attention so we’ll know she’s still alive and Tony Morrison insulted African Americans with that stupid comment about Clinton, Black, President. Yeah right! There opinions, in my opinion, are invalid. CHANGE is Good and I support it, 100%.

By Pfp

January 29, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t going to vote for anyone until I listened to Barack speeches. I personally feel he couldn’t do any worse than any other President before him. Our country has been sold to the hightest bidder. We are worried about if a racially mixed individual can run the country. What is it that they have versus what his capabilities are. I believe he can do it. Hillary and Bill is another subject what’s in a person heart will soon reach the tongue. We don’t need Bill back in office with Monica.

By Just curious

January 29, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Sherri, so if Hillary just barely edges Obama for the nomination, are you going to cheer for the Republicans? Or will you stay home? In November, it’s either/or, not woulda/shoulda/coulda.

By joywinnebago

January 29, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Sherri…are you one of those women? The kind who doesn’t acknowledge what it means to be a human who happens to be female. I agree that simply being First Lady isn’t adequate experience—it’s what she did as First Lady, both for Arkansas (improved school system) and for America (improved relations oversees and elevating women’s rights in oppressed countries to the status of a human rights issue). I agree they are both extremely qualified — Obama and Clinton. I feel most confident in her ability to lead and to face down (even if she doesn’t let you see her cry about her husband’s faults no matter how crassly you describe them).
She’s got incredible grace and moxy…enough to extend her hand to Ted Kennedy on a day when that couldn’t have been easy. That’s the kind of intelligent courage we need working on our behalf with foreign countries.

By Tina

January 29, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Color SHOULD NOT be why someone votes for a person … whether they be black, white, asian of something else.

I agree with Ms. Angelou - Hillary Clinton has been fighting the fight for all Americans a long time. Behind every great man there’s a woman - Hillary was definitely an integral part of the successes Bill Clinton had during his Presidency.

I’m not voting for her because she’s a woman, I’m voting for her because I believe she is the best candidate in all parties!

Men are afraid to have a woman President because the KNOW, they can and will do a better job. Guess what, the time is here!

By Here's an idea:

January 29, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

On Tuesday, lets vote for the one we prefer, be gracious, shake hands all around, and then support whichever one wins the nomination! Democrats, unite! Lean on to victory in November.

By Leilani

January 29, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

It appears Maya Angelou may have been under some pressure. She knows the Clintons are divisive and corrupt. She knows a Hillary presidency would not only hurt the country but would hurt women. She knows Obama could bring unity and class back to America. She knows the world would look at us with renewed respect with Obama at the helm. Or maybe she’s just one of those senior ladies who is stuck in the old ways.

By Ohiostatebuckeye

January 29, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

It’s very interesting that Ms. Angelou is forgetting the Clinton’s started a racially dividing program during the primary race in South Carolina.

Let’s not give too much credit to Hilliary during her time in the White House she tried to input Health care reform and it failed.

Bill Clinton and Congress only passed fiscal responsible policy to balance a budget which only work do to the Internet explosion and all the companies worry about computer systems not being able to work when the year 2000 came in.

Obama is reaching out to everyone to solve the issues of this country. Check his record with the Illinios senate he mad alliances that allow changes to happen for all the people.

Mr. Obama is supported by all races in the state of Illinios don’t miss out on a chance to vote for someonewho wants to improve everybody life!

By Just curious

January 29, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Leilani, What is the basis of your statements about Maya Angelou? “She knows..” Did she actually say ANY of that? Do you hang out with her? Is she quoted? Or did you pull that out of your a-s-s because you like the other guy better? Why don’t you make a case for your candidate, or shut the heck up? You make Democrats look bad. Do you want another four years of Republican rule?

By Breezmom

January 29, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

As an African American woman I am not drawn to Mr. Obama because of the color of his skin; I’m drawn to who I THINK has the most experience and the best interest for all of us regardless of race, color, creed or national origin. It is because of this that I, too, agree with Maya Angelou. Hillary Clinton is the best person for the job.

By Vanessa

January 29, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

The problem with all this is that we assume that because we are black we have to vote black. We can vote whomever we want to. If Maya Angelou wants to vote for Hilary that is her choice (something that so many of us have fought for the choice) even if she wanted to vote for a republican she can do so and shouldnt be judged for her beliefs. I mean why can’t we say that she is voting for Hilary because she believes in the issues that Hilary is discussing or because she is black. Its sad that people want to make her into such a simple minded person to say she is voting for Clinton because Bill said she was his favorite poet. Please give this woman more credit than that. Maybe you can’t see pass color or passed simple minded things such as what you stated but you should really open your eyes. I may be voting for Obama but it has nothing to do with the face that I am an African American and so is he. The issues is what I agree with. Its so funny how black people just know how to divide themselves fighting over who people should vote for based on our own opinions and beliefs like how we feel is universal and everyone should. I mean if Obama was a killer and wanted every black man in jail all black people should still vote for him right? Again black people are playing the dumb role not spending time looking at the facts of each candidate and then making a sound decision and the white people are sitting back and saying look these black people cant get it together. PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE FOR WHO THEY WANT TO! Do you know them personally did they tell you what made them choose what they choose? Just curious. I am a black woman and its a shame how quick we are to put down our own. Lets just try to respect our fellow blacks and people who have done a lot for us as a people and the same way no one is telling you who to vote for don’t try to tell someone else how to vote. Lets just focus on the issues at hand and make sure that another 8 years doesnt happen because we all spent too much time wasted on the color and gender.

By Ohiostatebuckeye

January 29, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Mr. Replublican!

Let see how we should support you!

1.Food prices and gas prices have risen 300 percent in 7 years!

4.The Lending instutions need to be bailed out with Government welfare!

I can go on and on!

I did not know the Terrorists all wanted Iraq for the starting base I guess they are so stupid that whereever American Soldiers go they will follow to blow our boys up!

This Adminstration is the worst of all time! It took a nation that was strong and made it weak!

I am happy you Replublicans only care about yourself! You should be called the SELFISHCANS because it is all about you!

By BossLady

January 29, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

Thanks TeeFas well said.

Obama cannot defeat the GOP and all the democrats will look very foolish when another Republican is elected.

The Black vote is too divided and the democratic vote is too divided.

By Sherri

January 29, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Hi Again! I read what everyone had to say and it really doesn’t matter what anyone thinks, myself included, we are all going to vote for whomever we think best serves us. Some will vote based on experience, some race, some gender and some just because they liked Bill. I honestly wish a human was not allowed to run the country/world. Whomever or whatever force created the people and this place, should be “The Ruler.” Who are we to say who’s right and who’s wrong? All people will say and do what they think people want to hear or see, to get what they want. And not just in politics, but in relationships, friendships etc. Especially when you WANT something really bad. Whether it’s a job or some money. If your Game (so to speak) is tight, you stand a better chance of winning. For example, if a kid wants some candy and you’re like no, that kid will say and do anything to try and change your mind. Cry, beg, smile, dance, whatever. And if you’re a little weak or sympathetic, you give in. I’m somewhat guilty of it myself. However, if you’re going to come to me, you have to come correct. You have to make me feel like it’s about me, us, we, the people, not just about,”YOU or I.” Hilary comes across like she deserves to be President, like it’s her “Birth Right,” like we owe it to her and personally, it doesn’t sit well with me. I feel like it’s about her and what she wants and not at all about what the people want or need. Her campaign, again in my opinion, is selfish and I can’t get with that. I need warmth in words and sincerity in your heart, again make me feel like you really care about the current state of society. A society that allows people to die because they can’t afford health insurance, a society that Leaves Children Behind, a society that can publicly dictate what they think is acceptable, while doing there dirt, behind closed doors. Give people a chance. Make me feel like I can sleep with my door unlocked and like my children are safe to play outside or are able to go to college. Bottom line, vote for your perfect candidate, whomever that may be, because I’m damn sure gonna vote for mine. Bush forcefully served two terms in office, which only goes to show, it really doesn’t matter who you vote for anyway, if “The Machines Behind the Man/Woman” wants you to be President, you’ll be President. NO MATTER WHAT WE DO! These last two terms proved that. And with that being said, I am going to BARACK the Vote! Happy Voting to All… Group Hug!

By ChicFan

January 29, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

The Uninted States was once a Nation that inspired Nations. Shouldn’t we have a leader that inspires the people so that we can again become the Nation that inspires all Nations? Barak Obama Inspires people… inspires change…inspires hope. The same things that inspire Nations. Get it together People aren’t we tired of business as usual? uhmm Hilary Clinton??? Are we so afraid of real change that we lean on “experience”?

By PM

January 29, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

Ok enough already. I am sitting here reading all the comments and trying to figure out what the Hxxx all you complainers are doing to try and help this country on your own. I don’t care who Andrew Young, John Lewis, Maya Angelou or Toni Morrison support, the point is that you people (especially Cecilia) Dr. King gave his life so all of God’s children would have the freedom of choice. I am a black female and a democrat, but I could very well vote republican. So people give it a rest. Let people vote for whom they want to without the commentary from all you do gooders not doing a dxxx thing to help your own neighbor. Stop making everything about race you are doing exactly what they want you to do and that is making a fool out of yourself. Looks like the Whitehouse will have another 4 years of republican leadership.

By Maia

January 29, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

Maya Angelous has said that she made up her mind FIFTEEN (15) years ago to vote for Hillary if ever she ran. How can that be considered a smart or considered decision TODAY? I love her poems, but there’s not getting around it: Hillary is NOT honorable, not wise, not particularly experienced (if you don’t count her hanging on her hubby’s coat tail), and NOT a candidate who can bring change or challenge McCain. If she wins the democratic nomination, I’m going with McCain.

Obama ‘08

By Jak

January 29, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Dear Brett Albright,

you hit the nail on the head… it IS acceptable to degrade women but NOT to be racist. We, even some women - are not comfortable seeing a woman of power or success. Many females dont support Hillary b/c they say she is cold and driven - a b*tch. What other candidate isnt???!!! It really infuriates me to see this going on. Hillary has a difficult and fine line to walk and nobody in the press is giving her credit for it. She’s doing a great job dealing with this.

By Shamekia

January 29, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

I wish Obama the best of luck,but my vote is with Hillary Clinton. Let’s think outside the box people. I understand that african americans want a black president and you may feel like this is our chance to have one, but who knows what God has in store for us. Put on your thinking caps.

By Lynn

January 29, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Mitchell you are ignorant and I expect that from someone who doesnt know history at all. A shucking and jiving - this is not baboozled. What part of what Maya Angelou was not true pertaining to Hilary Clinton. She isnt wrong - this is a free country and no one should be shuned for what they beleive in especially a past National Poet, Historian and Professor.

By Kayaker

January 29, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Ahh yes that paragon of virtue and honesty Ted Kennedy. Now that is a person to put your trust in. Yea right. I would not vote for either Hillary or Obama. One is too scary and the other lacks experience.

By joywinnebago

January 29, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

When you say you are voting for McCain if Hillary wins, it proves you aren’t supporting Obama because of how he wants to govern. The Democratic policies of both Clinton and Obama are extremely close. If you are voting for Obama, but won’t vote for Clinton if she wins, you are not a Democrat. You are only swept into Obamania. I don’t see how that’s good for our country.

Again, look at the issues. Look at who has been able to work effectively in a bipartisan environment. That’s Clinton. She’s managed to cosponsor — in a bipartisan manner — a truckload (far more than Obama) of bills that have actually been signed into law for our country.

Be reactionary if you choose, but recognize what you are sacrificing in the process.

By ben

January 29, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

I was original thinking about voting for Hillary. As time has past its now clear to me that the clintons will not stop not only raising the black and white issue but in California they are now using the latinos to say that they will not vote for a black president. The Clinton camp will use anything and anybody to get to the white house. I for one will vote for Obama. However, if Hillary wins I will vote for repablican.

By BB

January 29, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Disturbing that neither Oprah nor Morrison have ever endorsed a candidate before-Could skin color have pushed them into the fray? Oh no-that would be racists wouldn’t it?

By Churchill

January 29, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

ANYBODY BUT HILLARY!!!!!

By CWest

January 29, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Go Obama!!! Hillary will just be more of the same. The Republicans hate her guts and will do everything they can to obstruct her every step of the way. I think Obama will be more likley to get Republican cooperation so we can actually get things done.

By CWest

January 29, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

GO OBAMA

By kt

January 29, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

Let’s not forget we are voting for the leader of the free world. At a time when our president is distrusted by the world not couting our citizen, we must not take a gamble with an unknown quantity. Do you remember the Bush slogans, “I’m a uniter, a compassionate conservative, and I reached across the ailes to compromise”. Well you know the answer. This country cannot afford to gamble on another leader. Let’s vote for a known quantity, vote Hillary!

By Copyleft

January 29, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

quote: “ANYBODY BUT HILLARY!!!!!”

Great, Churchill! So are you an Obama supporter, or are you still holding out for Edwards?

By tunde

January 29, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Imagine the psycological effect of a Clinton 3rd term on other despots running roughshod over defenceless people around the world…democracy only has one color and is a family’s birthright.

By douglas

January 29, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

I am truly a clinton fan.What she brings to the table is results.Obama should tone his opproach and be her running mate.Perhap after 8 years his feet will be wet.

By Churchill

January 29, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

I am a Romney supporter, but I am pulling for Obama on your side. The last thing this country needs is to have Bill/Hill in the White House again. Can you imagine all damage Bill will do with all free time he will have trying to score in the White House again?

By GOP Promise

January 29, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

“Obama will be more likley to get Republican cooperation so we can actually get things done.”

SURE we will cooperate! Can’t you see how nice we’re being to him now? We love him! We promise not to swiftboat him this summer. And we’re ALL gonna cooperate and really CHANGE. We PROMISE! Hahaha!

By TypicalRepublican

January 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

I don’t care about any of these endorsements. I’m going to do exactly what Sean Hannity, Neal Boortz, and Rush Limbaugh tell me to do. I already repeat all of their witty little one-liners verbatim to all my friends. It makes me feel smart!

By jack Atlanta

January 29, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

For all of the spin Hillary has given on ‘experience’, what are her specific policy plans for:

*Revamping public education to cause our kids to be competitive in a global environment in the future? Our highschool diploma graduate rates continue to fall, and many who do graduate have difficulty reading their diplomas!

*Specific plans to cause American enterprise to become more competitive in a global environment? What we seem to hear are threats against businesses, yet she claims she is going to bring back jobs — HOW???

*Providing additional health care availability without throwing the baby out with the bath water… HOW?

*Plans and policies to cause the US to become energy independent in 10 - 15 years (walking vice driving is not a solution!)?

*Revamping the US military to bring the strength of the forces back to the levels of 1990 — prior to the cuts of the mid 90’s — with heavier reliance on robotics and artificial intelligence?

*Cleaning up the obscene waste by the Federal government — especially earmarks by both parties?

With all of Hillary’s alleged experience, would like for her to address the above. If she can’t, then her experience equals ZERO!!!

By THE VOICE

January 29, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Has this society really become so dependent on the guidance from the government? Can you name one thing the government is protecting us from?…..besides maybe predatory lending?

Private enterprise will always dictate how the economy should flow, and traditional family values will dictate the values in society. The government is poor at steering both. Only people that don’t believe in capitalism and the free market want to have more government involvement. These people will vote democrat. Welcome to socialism people if you can’t see it now.

By bz

January 29, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

You are forgetting that Bill has the experience. Am I missing something here. Who’s running for president Bill or Hillary. Who was president before? Bill or Hillary. When you speak of Hillary with experence you talk as if she was one of our past presidents. She just happen to be sleeping beside with one. Also, why not give Obama a chance. You never know what this man can or cannot do. Let me ask you this question, when you arrive to a new job, do you go in to that new job knowing EVERYTHING? I don’t think so.

By well

January 29, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

nonia is right - hillary should be the president because she knows where the restrooms in the white house are. case closed.

By Keep It Moving

January 29, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

I don’t think Obama’s camp or anyone else should concern themselves with the ‘strength’ of the GOP. George Bush has single handedly destroyed that party already.

Whether you pick Obama, Clinton, or Edwards - the GOP won’t be a problem!

By Rocky

January 29, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

I think Hillary and John are great candidates. I really believe they are what they say. I believed John Edwards and Kerry back in 2004 and I still have no doubt he can do the job as president. BUT. Barack Obama is by far the agent for change in america. The reason he is best is obvious. He is REAL!! His wife is REAL!! and his little girls are REAL!! When I say “REAL” I mean he and his wife have actually lived this life. Nothing handed to them. REAL work ethics, REAL ambition, REAL obsticles. He has been faced with the very same american issues as me. Not just because I’m a Black Man of 30yrs but because he represents truth. He represents what a MAN is not just for Black men but for all men. Although us Black men need to see success like Obama. He really gives me a true sence of HOPE, PRIDE and love for this country. When I speak of Obama I speak of real intellegence. Not ill-intent rhetoric of a man who has obviously been given EVERYTHING his whole life because of who his daddy was. Obama forces this nation to look beyond the color of his skin and judge him by the content of his character. UH-OH In what DREAM was that from….exactly. Magic and Maya should be ashamed!!! I’m sad for them. Hillary and John are great but NO ONE IS BARAK OBAMA…OUR SUPERMAN!

By milla

January 29, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

We have a uniter, we have a man with a vision in the WH and it hasn’t been working. Economy tank, prestige: down the hill, No child Left Behind: in limbo, Small Businesses: tank down. We need a grown up, someone who understands the past and chart a path to our future. Please no more promises such as the sun will rise, change will come or life is change. No more rhetorics, please.

By JK

January 29, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Good arguments on all sides. Again, let’s vote next week, and agree to fully support the nominee! Each has something to praise and something that gives pause. Either way, let’s unite to WIN in November! The Republicans want to divide us, so let’s deny them.

By Mike

January 29, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

I respect Maya Angelou’s un-biased support. She is one of the most talented writers and is in a perfect state of mind (unlike the silly comments above).

By Craig

January 29, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Amen JK, work like crazy for the one you want, but in the end, any of the three of them would be light years better than McCain or Romney.

By Reuben

January 29, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

Well

Maya is an excellent poet! BUT let’s not forget the White Water stuff anyone could see Hillary And Bill were Guilty as Sin! Just look at the facts http://www.halfvalue.com/wiki.jsp?topic=Whitewater_(controversy)

And how anyone could vote for Hillary to day! My God! help us.

By JK

January 29, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Reuben, for your GOP party-line input. Want to tell us why there was never a prosecution of those heinous whitewater crimes? Is it because the Republican Congress and liberal media were always giving the Clintons a free pass on everything? HaHaHa! Sure. If you had a valid point would you be digging up an old dirty pop top and calling it a nickel?

Unite, Dems. The Republicans will just hate it.

By kimvic1

January 29, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

TO MITCHELL:

May Angelou “Shucking and jiving” HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND??? That woman has more grace and compassion than most of the women in the world times ten. She is a brilliant poet and words simply can’t describe the beauty and aura this woman exudes.

By Joni

January 29, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

Maya even when so out of touch (and depth) you’re magnificient!

By Adale Alexander

January 29, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

What a bunch of ignorant SOB’s with ignorant comments….I (black male) support HRC.

By elizabeth bennett

January 29, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

sure, and more than a decade ago, toni morrision was telling anyone who would listen, that o.j. simpson was an innocent man. see, according to ms. morrision, that poor lamb was a civil rights martyr, get it?????? i don’t believe she was maliciously lying, but i do think her critical-thinking skills don’t equal her skills at artistic literary prose. bill clinton ain’t black, either. and by the same token, barack obama may be a delightful seminar leader, but hillary clinton is the most formidable presidential candidate.

By Brian

January 29, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this

Jeffrey Toobin said something refreshingly honest on a CNN roundtable a day or two ago. One commentator noted that when Hillary was front and center in the campaign, she did very well, and when Bill has been out front she’s dropped in the polls.

Andson Cooper asked, “So will we be seeing less of Bill and more of Hillary now?”

Jeffrey Toobin, bless his heart, said something like, “Well, let’s be honest — we’re the ones that decide that. We decide whether we feature what Bill Clinton says or what Hillary says.”

Jack Cafferty, an unabashed Obama supporter who thinks he’s “wonderful,” seemed to scoff at that. Toobin reiterated, “No, really, let’s be honest. We have some say in what gets focused on.”

Those aren’t exact quotes, but that was the gist of the conversation. Thank you, Jeffrey Toobin, for acknowleging what so many of us have noticed: that CNN will cover negative campaigning by the Clintons and ignore the countless nasty and untruthful attacks on Hillary by Obama that have been going on since early 2007. (See attacktimeline dot com)

By Churchill

January 29, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

ANYBOODY BUT HILLARY!!!!!!

By Diane

January 29, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

An endorsement for Obama from the Kennedys is a good reason to vote Hillary. Really gang, let’s look beyond the personalities and the campaign sniping and go to who has the beef. The last period of economic stability came during the Clinton years. The woman is level headed and runs a highly organized office. She is on top of it. Imagine the top GOP candidate saying he doesn’t know anything about economics! Maybe someone ought to send him overseas to head up a military outfit. McCain sounds really over the hill. And Obama? He would make a great VP. But he is too naive for DC yet. He needs to know how to handle himself in a fight.

By ted

January 29, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

obama supporters need to stop acting like a bunch of whining babies. we’re not obligated to vote for him, nor are the clintons obligated to let his surrogates smear them without fighting back.

By shawn

January 29, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

By snubbing Hillary Clinton at the State Of The Union Address, Barack Obama showed his true colors…

He is not a Statemen, and cannot be trusted.

And, Ted Kennedy is no friend of women. He accidently killed a young girl when he was younger, driving drunk.

So now we have a coke head, and a drinker enabling one another, and both trying to shatter the dreams of someone who truly can lead America.

GO HILLARY, GO!

Shawn

By shawn

January 29, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this

By snubbing Hillary Clinton at the State Of The Union Address, Barack Obama showed his true colors…

He is not a Statemen, and cannot be trusted.

And, Ted Kennedy is no friend of women. He accidently killed a young girl when he was younger, driving drunk.

So now we have a coke head, and a drinker enabling one another, and both trying to shatter the dreams of someone who truly can lead America.

GO HILLARY, GO!

Shawn

By shirlin

January 30, 2008 12:48 AM | Link to this

Should the Clintons return as Co-President for another un-constitutional eight years in the White House, we Americans will truly enter into a United States of Slime and Sleaze, and return back to a future of a crazy mirror of deceptions and misrepresentations. The Clinton Co-President Dynasty will re-instate its old guard and party machine that have openly threatened to kneecap and bankrupt any opponent. The best hope for despairing Democrats is to turn to a third-party candidate like Bloomberg, which may mean that McCain may well become our next President. The Clintons are shameless in their pursuit of personal dynastic ambition and heedless to the world of hurt their lust of power is causing our great nation and our Party. And we can only feel shame at the sight of an ex-President like a slavering old dog attempting to savage the brightest of the generation that is logically, under natural law, to inherit the democracy that he had sworn to protect when he was President.

By larry r

January 30, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

But would you let Ted Kennedy drive your kids to school?

By larry r

January 30, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this

But would you let Ted Kennedy drive your kids to school?

By Churchill

January 30, 2008 2:25 AM | Link to this

ANYBODY BUT HILLARY!!!!!!!

By Bill Gates

January 30, 2008 2:46 AM | Link to this

Clinton is an experienced hack. We need someone with a vision not a mechanic’s license.

By Jacko

January 30, 2008 3:23 AM | Link to this

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Does this sister know her ABC’s? Anybody but Clinton, Maya baby.

By LoneStarr

January 30, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this

Any endorsement is better than one from Rezko the Syrian slum lord or Ted Kennedy who left his injured girl-friend to die as he ran away to avoid a moving traffic violation citation.

By Churchill

January 30, 2008 7:49 AM | Link to this

I love to see the libs throw “the Swimmer” under the bus. Did you know that he, Uncle Teddy, named his dog splash? Anyway, carry on libs trash away.

Anybody But Hillary!!!!

By glennmcgahee

January 30, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

The media holds back certain information that can be used by the Republicans when the General Election rolls around. If you are wondering why you haven’t heard much about Obama’s Rezko real estate deal, thats why. It will become a big deal if Obama gets the nomination. Remember that the networks are corporate controlled. NBC is General Electric, war profiteer.

By sky

January 30, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

Maya is an amazing and beautiful, wise woman with deep insight. She would not endorse Hillary lightly. As for Toni Morrison, Oprah, and the others who follow Obama—that’s simply where their heart goes. I’m for Hillary, but I certainly respect those with a different opinion.

By Ben

January 30, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

worst poet ever

By Univers09

January 30, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

Obama as I see him is the future, the new blood in today’s politics. he has new ideas and vision. He represents the people mostly the young people and the people represent him. He will be the new face of this country abroad showing america openess to diversity, liberty, youth, real democracy and not a fictive one because my friends the reason why promoting our democracy around the world has failed is because our own democracy is an illusion. And quite frankly we are so arrogant to the point where the world is against us. So we need a strong president who will be a uniter as he is the world leader. And the only one I see who does not represents the establishement and self-interests is Barak Obama (By the way Barak in hebrew means “Lightning” and in arab it means ” Blessing”).Hillary represents her husband third term seeker, the establishement’s interests,the senior people and the elite.She seeks power and control ( Top down agenda which is not the people agenda but the elite’s )She has no experience actually I should say that she is relying on her husband’experience. Obama has enought experience to be the President of the United States Of America, our and the world president.He is smart and will surround himself with brighest minds to helps change this country within and abroad while keeping it strong and safe. Voting Hillary means voting for the elite and the message you will send is ” I want the elite to keep and stay in power forever and we the people will serve them forever. Voting for Obama is voting for the future, news ways and for the people not the elite and the messages you will send are ” I want America and the world to change in positive manner”and “That We the people own this country and this gouverment not the elite”. Then You will begin to see the positive changes around the world as America will show change leadership and regain his credibility and respect. Only Obama could unite Republicains, democrats, independants, latinos, whites, blacks, oriental, Christians, Muslims, non-religious and etc… I believe in him as we will all be part of his administration. (“Dont ask what this country could for you but what you could do for this country” JFK)(“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” MLK Jr). The choice is ours. As for me I’m voting Obama !!!!

By TJ

January 30, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Magic’s commercial is funny. If experience was that important…why didnt the Lakers beat the Bulls in the championship when the more experienced star (Magic) faced the less experienced star (Jordan)? Or why didn’t the Lakers beat the Pistons? Experience does not always equal preparation…Obama 2008!!!

By mom of three

January 30, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

I don’t think any of the endorsements should mean much to the people. But I do agree with Rob below. Obama has gotten a lot more positive support form the media than the other two canidates.

Experience should and does count for a lot. At 13 you think you know everything. At 18 you realize you knew nothing, but now you know it all, right? Well until you don’t again.

Time and life expereinces do matter. Hillary Clinton has political and life experiences to really get our country out of this mess that we have dug ourselves into these past 8 years. Hope is great,but we need experience and actions right now.

My Vote: Hillary Clinton

By Univers09

January 30, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Hillary has the experience to represent the elite not you not your kids unless of course you’re part of the elite. The clinton’s wants power and supremacy nothing else reason why they’re ready to destroy Bill’s reputation for Hillary to be elected. That is sad.

By Univers09

January 30, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Experience and actions without hope won’t get us anywhere. to get this country out of this mess, you need to get people involve in the gouverning process in this country, all of us and not only the elite Hillary represents. She doesnt have collective agenda, only a top down agenda. We are no longer in 1930. We are all smart and we could all be part of this. we are not dumb .We don’t need Hillary to tells us that with her experience she could fix anything while attacking the republicains on all fronts. She wont be able to pass anything. she is to corrupt and hated by the republicains. On the other hand Obama has at least some republicains on his side. that counts for a lot shows he is a uniter.

By MAC

January 30, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

Enough already!! At the end of the day - vote for whomever YOU beleive in. This back & forth with endorsement numbers (quality & quantity) is inane. Who really cares about any of the “voices”. Seems to me, America and yes fueled by the media prefers to be hand fed in sound bites - really do not want to think about what their votes means for the next year, generation etc. With respect to Abama - so he is “younger”, “blacker than Bill”, less experienced, etc - so Hillary is “older”; has 35 yrs of what experience (if you subtract being AR and first lady) - and on another note - what has HRC really done for blacks -are we not America - what has she done for “whites” - if that done for is someone’s benchmark?? Everybody has an opinion - i just wish we as individuals would step up to the plate and express our opinion at the polls.

By Janel, Indianapolis, Indiana

January 30, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Maya Angelou Endorses Hillary Clinton That holds more than anyother endorsesment to me. If Ann Richards were here today..she would be in Hillary’s court too.

By ana

January 30, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

I don’t care who wins anyway, they all the same no matter color or ethics! Once they become presidents they forget the People who vote for them..So, for me It could be a Tranny for all I care

By Michelle

January 30, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Man hating feminists supporting each other…suprising? no

By Whats_good_for_the_goose

January 30, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

White hating black racists supporting each other..surprising? No.

By Dolores

January 31, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

At the end of the day…..we must vote for the Democratic candidate that wins!! Realize that the bureaucracy (and that includes the media) are Republican. The rich are not hurting in this country. They want us to bicker about Hillary and Barack. They nit pick and manipulate us to favor or dislike one over the over. They point out things to us and suggest negative behavior (the handshake thing and the MLK statement) Wake up folks….it is there way of putting another Republican in the White House. Have you ever heard of “divide and conquer.” Whoever wins the Democratic primary deserves our vote! America can not survive another Republican administration….at home or abroad.

By Mir

February 3, 2008 1:44 AM | Link to this

it would be “t** for tat” except Maya Angelou endorsed Hillary in June, 2007. Morrison just now endorsed Obama…sorry, but at least someone had the guts to give an early endorsement and not ride the wave of an early primary victory. Hillary 2008

By BeMore

February 6, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

Maya: they don’t call it senile for nothing! Black Pearl has lost her luster.

Keep Hope Alive. Maybe these two remarkable candidates will join forces on the same ticket.

By Univers09

February 9, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Pls, Have a look at this and share it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq8aopATYyw&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMfUajhL24I&NR=1

By Frank Fama

February 11, 2008 2:27 AM | Link to this

I see no one talking about the real problems that are affecting the American people!

The Government spends trillions of dollars of our tax money on give a ways to other countries and war/police actions so a few in this country and other countries get rich, or should I say richer!

We see our children killed or coming home with missing body parts and the rich people who live in and out of the USA get richer from our tax dollars.

We Americans have to work longer hours and to older age and with less vacation/free time than the rest of the developed world so we can support the world—-lets stop this bull and support our country’s people first. We have now reduced SS payouts to our people and have cut interest rates on savings so low that are older Americans will not have a life of any value after they can no longer work. Plus our great government keeps rising the age for SS and we all know that once a person not in a government job get older than 50 they have little hope on getting a liveable job or for many holding on to their middle level corporate jobs.—-We see who the Government supports and cares nothing about!

Now we are supporting give-a-ways in the many 100’s of billion dollars to countries that have 3 times are growth rate and who currencies have gain over 30% to the USA Dollar —why, because the pigs are making more money at the cost of the poor to middle class American.

Our major Corporations and the Rich have major investment outside the USA, and they what us to pay to make those investments valued to its max by our Government give-a-ways to other countries of our tax dollars—and we are..

In addition products manufacture in Asia comes to our stores with such low prices, in many cases at lower than the prices sold in Asia and yet American made products sell from 2 to 5 times the USA price in Asia. What great free trade agreements our government supports. Has any one seen large or small price decreases on imported goods that were once produced in the USA—the answer is NO! Just the Rich making more money and America getting poorer with little or no future for our children.

Keep our tax dollars in the USA and stop being the Police and Army of the World—just match the average number of soldiers and dollars sent by the other countries in NATO. After all the American people should have a life not just the other countries. Stop spending on supporting the world—save that money and use it to support America.

Tax the hell out of imports like the rest of the world and increase the tax rates for profits of $10,000,000 and greater for sources of production outside the USA and $50,000,000 for all others and rise the Federal and State income taxes to the 65% rate on income over $1,000,000. Increase the tax rate for all companies that do not provide medical insurance and a livable pension plan based on the real interest rates and cost of living in affect.

Set the rates that doctors and hospitals can charge by medical service performed to real levels and limit the insurance cost and payouts for medical liability—-after all should not the real cost be a crime. Control the cost of drugs, not that a person can not import same—reduce the cost to Americans so the cost is the same all over the World—not that Americans have to pay more for the same drug!

When will a person run for office that will address the real problems that faces the American people who are not the Rich pigs? Let are tax dollars reduce our cost of living and let our people have a life other than work and a real life for most if not all of the older Americans who worked. After all that is what Government employees get and the rich will still get richer just not mush greater than the cost of living increases.