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In this amazing primary season, superdelegates are the new swing voters. Under Democratic Party rules, these elected officials and party leaders are to exercise independent judgment and make their decision based on what is in the best interest of the party. In making that determination, superdelegates will look at electability in the general election. Their bottom line: Is Clinton or Obama better positioned to turn red states blue?
Like it or not, those are the rules. And many don't like rules that dismiss the will of the voters and that could lead to chaos at the national convention. With uncanny prescience, Will Rogers observed: "I don't belong to any organized political party. I'm a Democrat."
Meanwhile, the mess with the Florida and Michigan delegations is getting messier. Florida Sen. Bill Nelson wants the national party to pick up the $18 million tab for a do-over primary. Nelson apparently didn't get the memo that the Democratic National Committee is too broke to pay attention.
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By: Judy Ferguson on 3/10/2008 8:26AM
If the SuperDelegates choose Hillary over Obama the contituients in their State should hold them accountible when they come up for re-election! Many of them want Hillary because they are addicted to Lobbyist,Special Interest Groups, kick backs, and a 2 1/2 day work week with full pay and benefits.
Americans are sick and tired of lamb duck politics and Obama will make change and get something done for the interest of the people instead of the interest of their Bank Accounts and Perks.
It is time that us to put a March on Washington for Change and tell the Congressional Leaders friendship and loyalty will not work any longer.
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By: earl on 3/11/2008 6:21PM
In his lust for personal wealth has
Barack Obama sold his moral compass?
ObamaTruth.org
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!
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By: earl on 3/11/2008 6:22PM
Arabic influence galore. Hmm. I listed just a few below and
showed examples of the influence by Arabs within these
financial institutions that are supporting Obama.
Interesting website here for reference: ABANA (Arab Bankers
Association of North America)
UBS Investment Bank (2nd largest Obama Contributor)
This guy is conveniently unnamed at the UBS homepage but is
listed at ABANA (Arab Bankers Association of North America)
as a JOINT GLOBAL HEAD of UBS Telecom:
http://www.arabbankers.org/shared/custompage/custompage.jsp?_event=vi...
GO HILLARY!!!!
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By: Earthy on 3/12/2008 2:20AM
I think the super-delegates ploy is the way to stop Obama from winning the democratic nomination. Clearly he is the front runner. When the primaries begin, I thought we had two frontrunning candidates that were honorable and would run their campaign on the issues, but somewhere along the way Hillary became desperate. Once ego reared its ugly head, I saw another side of Hillary that I don't like. As a democrat, I am ashamed of what is going to happen in August. I will not vote for Hillary and her dirty politics. With McCain, I don't expect anything, but four more years of the little people suffering, but at least I know where he is coming from. With Hillary, I don't know what to expect, because I have seen another side where she smiles in your face, but stabs you in the back.
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By: Greg Jones on 3/13/2008 11:14AM
URGENT: From Blacks 4 Barack:
The 'WE WILL NOT BE CHEATED' Campaign !
Out of desperation, the Clinton campaign is now stooping to extreme lows by having surrogate Geraldine Ferraro in the media making racist statements against Barack Obama. Also, it is a fact that even if Hillary wins Pennsylvania there is absolutely no way she can get enough delegate votes to defeat Obama. And her BIG ploy now is to have a 're-do' in Michigan and Florida, despite the fact that this would be a changing of the rules in the middle of the game which should not be allowed.Her tactics will end up extremely detrimental to the Democratic Party. It is time to let the DNC know that if Hillary wins through ANY methods deemed trickery (which is the only way she can win) WE....THE PEOPLE WILL NOT SUPPORT HER IN THE GENERAL ELECTION ! National radio talk show host Warren Ballentine is asking EVERYONE to call the DNC at 202-863-8000 to let them know 'We Will Not Support A Cheater !'We need 50 thousand people to FLOOD THE PHONES !!! So Call Today !!!! Say It Loud....WE WILL NOT SUPPORT A CHEATER !!! Tell everyone you know to make this call. The Time Is NOW....To Take Back OUR America !!!!
Visit: www.Blacks4Barack.org
PASS THIS ON !!!
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By: Fifth Ward Preacher on 3/22/2008 3:00PM
Face it friends. We are probably in for another four years of Republican rule. The advent of SHELLACKuhBAMA has done what the presence of Colon Powell and Condomleeza Rice could not do....Dilute the Black vote. Tired of waking up up with that mysterious pain in your backside Black America? Stop falling asleep in enemy territory (uhBAMAland) and for heaven sakers DON'T BEND OVER!!!!!! peace.
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By: Leon Walker on 3/22/2008 4:17PM
Leon A. Walker
Freelance Writer
Pensacola, Florida
leonwalker@cox.net
March 11, 2008
“Clintons Show True Colors”
Senator Hillary Clinton has recently begun to employ shocking tactics in her quest for the Democratic Party nomination for President. The dynamics of American politics may be viewed from various perspectives and understandably so. Still, I am perplexed by the apparent decision by Senator Clinton and her campaign affiliates to both overtly and subtly conjure up negative images of fear aimed at her opponent. This is particularly troubling as these negative images are tied to race and religion.
I have been a staunch supporter of both the former President and Senator Clinton for nearly two decades. I was among those who laughed and in general terms understood when Chris Rock proclaimed Bill Clinton, “The First Black President”. I sought to believe that they, “the Clintons” were not only sympathetic to the struggles of working class Americans but particularly African Americans. For me, they created a real vision of figures in America’s seat of power who finally, were sincerely concerned for the welfare of all Americans. And through it all, the scandals and innuendo and yes, political missteps, I provided the “Clintons” with unwavering support and sincere appreciation. Appreciation for what I now believe was the gift of a myth, that has now become my worst nightmare.
As I reflect on the comments and antics of the Clintons in the past several weeks I am not only appalled but also tremendously saddened. I am gripped in a sadness that is rooted in betrayal. There is no need to highlight the specific comments and actions that are the source of my angst as they have been well covered by nearly every media vehicle. The point is that it has now become apparent that the whole of the Clinton mystique was a fraud.
I don’t fault Senator Clinton of the former President for wanting to win this contest or for their “never say die” mentality. I can even understand that while now poised for loss, their campaign is groping for any tactic which may provide another day’s life in this fight. I am troubled however, by the potential damage that they are seemingly willing to inflict on the Democratic Party; but that is not the basis of this writing. This is a statement of incitement regarding questionable ethics, disrespect and trust violated. The trust of a long time constituent, who as it turns out, was deftly manipulated and apparently used.
As best I can recall it was Shaquille O’Neal who coined the phrase “Don’t Fake The Funk”. Senator Clinton and the former President along with their powerful and vicious campaign are attempting to ignore me. To throw me under the bus along with many other long time supporters. Why? Because they don’t need me or significant numbers of African Americans, to get there hands on the nomination they seek. Because all along, they were faking the funk! They need poor, uneducated Americans who can be manipulated and fed images of fear and racism to erase their reality of despair, if only for a brief time. For me to imagine, that any politician, but particularly the Clintons would orchestrate such a despicable, theatrical and twisted tragedy is absolutely stunning.
So our “First Black President” and “First Black First Lady” ain’t so Black after all. It appears that when they need to be, when they feel they have to be, they are so White they make J.C. Watts look like “Fifty Cent”. They are opportunists. They are the quintessential cogs in the traditional Washington political wheel who will manipulate, haunt, bully and fear monger should that be required to secure a selfish prize. They are “more of the same”.
I will not cast a vote for Hillary Clinton should she gain the nomination she so ruthlessly seeks! Further, I will avoid as best I can, ever speaking her name again. And finally, I recognize that I am not perfect. Heaven forbid I should ever be emotionally reduced to leveling an insult at another Black person for ethnic confusion. But if I do, I will not refer to them as a “Tom” but rather a “Clinton”.
L. A. Walker
© Leon A. Walker, March 2008
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