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POLITICS: IT’S NOT OVER, IS IT?

Friday, May 9, 2008

According to the May 19th issue of Time, Sen. Barack Obama has refused to play by the old political rules and he’s about to be rewarded for it.

On Thursday, Obama sat down with NBC’s Brian Williams who asked if he is the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. Despite having more pledged delegates, popular votes, states won and money raised (and now superdelagates), Obama replied, “Not yet. I will be if Sen. Clinton decides not to go on or if we complete these six contests and we are ahead as we are now.” Check out the full interview.

Obama also made an appearance at the Capitol, which his campaign described as an opportunity to create an image of Sen. Obama as the soon-to-be-nominee. Elated members on the House floor seemed to agree, according to a NY Times article.

He has made no effort to pressure Sen. Hillary Clinton to end her run. In recent interviews, he has even praised her as a formidable candidate who could not yet be counted out. One organization, however, is not too happy with her.

On Friday, Color of Change denounced the Clinton campaign for stoking racial division in what they described as “a last-ditch effort to convince superdelegates to hand her the nomination, even as she faces almost sure defeat among voters”. With six contests left offering a total of 274 delegates, Obama will likely secure the necessary 2,025 delegates needed to win the nomination, and Color of Change wants to make sure that superdelegates don’t overrule the choice of voters.

Last week, more than 30,000 petitioners signed an open letter to party leaders and superdelegates asking them to “reject the idea that the nomination can be won with a strategy that preys on racism, sows division, and disenfranchises millions of voters”.

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Mr. ME_TOO

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

First! Oh, and GO OBAMA!

2.

Ara

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

It’s just a matter of time!

3.

mrssexcee1

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

YES WE CAN!

4.

UM...I GUESS

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

OBAMA!!!!

5.

Ms. Truth

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Mrs. Clinton needs to throw in the towel. This is too much and we need to unite.

6.

Original Truth (I don't care if ya get mad)

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

YES WE CAN!!!

Well, she is doing like any other woman would I’m sure and that is not going down without a fight!!! Duke it out Hil!

OBAMA 08!!! lol..

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donald meyers

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

they have a picture of Obama on the cover of Time Magazine

8.

T.Y

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

i saw part of that interview, i loved it, hes always careful as to what and how he says it, he very real, just because he’s well spoken, but if you let one of us translate it the way he wanted to say it, ya’ll would really see how much like you he really is. I won my vote along time ago. he never gets ahead of himself, or let the media trick him into saying something he didnt mean, or want to say. OBAMA for Life, YES WE CAN!!

9.

Sharonda

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I’m proud of both of Obama and Hilary, but someone is dragging this out a little too far.I think most are just tired of it, like I am.I guess Hilary is too worried about wanting to win sometimes you have to let go.It’s like ping-pong-back and forth between two good players.This race is bigger than both Obama and Hilary.I hope something does turn out great from all of this.

10.

Flygirl

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

i would like to see a post about Hill’s comment about her getting the white uneducated vote…

11.

1prettyb

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

OBAMA ‘08….
Can’t ya’ll see that the media is hyping this democrat nominee thing way up…it is just a deploy to take our attention off of the likes of MCCAIN. With so much focus on these two nobody is looking at the real issue….we want a DEMOCRAT as the next president. It is normal to want to divide and conquer but it is time we realize that our ultimate goal is DEMOCRAT… Hillary makes my ass itch just as bad as the next Clinton but I cannot help but say that if it were her fate to win the nomination I would have voted for her come NOV>

12.

1prettyb

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

YES WE CAN AND WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

13.

J. Dakar

J. Dakar

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

#10: As I mentioned in Angel’s Kanye West post, I included that in a political round up yesterday.

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J. Dakar

J. Dakar

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

#7: Thanks, I had seen a draft of the cover earlier this week, but couldn’t find any details about it, so I thought it must have been a very late April Fools joke or something.

15.

Eve

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I think Hilary really does need to sit it down….GO OBAMA!

16.

Lola AM

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

All I have to say is if you haven’t already REGISTERED TO VOTE, do so. REGISTER TO VOTE and VOTE IN NOVEMBER. Every vote counts!

Also, Obama picks up another superdelegate. That is 5 for today!

17.

MAI03

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Everyone please go out and vote–it’s time for a change and i do believe this man can give us just that.
Obama 08.

18.

Bahamas/Chicago/Cayman Gal

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I am so proud of this man, his eloquence, his poise and his humilty, how could people think his is an elitist! He is gracious to Sen. Clinton to a fault sometimes and she does not return the favor. I understand her reason for fighting on, this may be her last chance to see and office that she has been bidding her time for since her husbands days in office, she is not ready to fade to black… But what is, is and God willing, he will seal the deal and be the democratic nominee with out question.

OBAMA 08

19.

Holleywood

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

GREAT JOB J. DAKAR!!! KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU DO!!!

CL IS THE DEAL BABY!!! ;0

20.

B

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?

21.

Greg_Arious

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Does the article say hes going to be the next US President or the Dem. Nominee? I didnt read it so I dont know but I think calling him the next President is a little presumptive.

23.

Lovely B

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I’ve been for Obama since day one
However, I dont like that they did this
Can he OFFICIALLY win the Democratic nomination first?

OBAMA 08′

24.

natural mystique

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

GOBAMA!!! I hope this becomes reality. My tail will be headed to the inauguration.
Mrs. Clinton must be having some real diahrrea-style cramping going on right now.
But seriously, if any tricks are pulled by the Clintons come the convention, I’m voting McCain and all Republican down the line, then escape across the border.

25.

Rp

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Obama is not going to change the world. (sound of bubbles bursting)

26.

miss barbados

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

American’s stand up! We’ve come a looooooooonnnnnnnnggggg way baby! We have long way to go but the path has been cleared let’s get it. YES WE CAN!

27.

love the loop

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

love that photo of barack obama. i believe he will be our country’s next commander in chief!

28.

Jasmina

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Obama ROCKS!! The Time cover looks great!

Obama in ‘08!

29.

Lola AM

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Superdelegate Alert-He just picked up more! SEVEN total today!

REGISTER TO VOTE

30.

Jasmina

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

He will have a fight on his hands with the Rep party, but I *still* believe he will get the victory! Stay positive evreyone, stay in prayer for him and his family and believe we can make a change! Go out and vote.

31.

YUP

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

yesssss!!!!

I need to go pick up the new Time issue..I love how the mainstream media is finally starting to realize that there is really no chance for Clinton. I wonder if they would have thought the same thing if Obama lost in N.C……Definitely Not

I love how Obama as President is no longer a thought but more of a fact now.

32.

M$. Ho!!@nd

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

He is “Change We Can Believe In”

33.

yomama

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

some people here know nothing about politics..
wanting someone to win because of thier race is ignorent
obamas real name is barry,,his mama is a white lady
dont believe all the hype,,,hes not going to be helping any blacks thats for sure,..
just watch and see…this man is not who everyone thinks he is…

34.

V

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Nic picc, i’m soooo happy obama is really gonna win this. I don;t even live in the states anymore i just want to see a black man in power, it s about time!

35.

judasgoat

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

no; its far from over oh ‘tricky mccain’ is out the box w/ the war vets talking about his distinquished service in the war. which is a hold card and a ace in the hole. this is a cross country race and the finish line isn’t in site until november. w/ all this anti- american sendiment being thrusted upon americans. now people want to scapegoat anybody so watch out for the traps. ronald reagan went for the “self- esteem jugglar” when he spoke to his base which got them fired up and he won 2 landslide victorys when he ran for office. so lets move away from any reference to any comments which mature adults would be offended. you DO-NOT want to alienate the senior citizens anymore than you have to. i see the republicans bum rushing the same old tax and spend tag your way but after bush who can you tax and what can we spend? its more like get your coats on, cause we are going to have a freezing and cooling period on tax and spend. the race is far from over. just as you get over the hillary hill look-out. you got mccain, rush limp/ba, fox, and a host of folks, see iam even backing off the name calling this is the real deal now. scrunitze should be part of your name. just remember reagan pumped up the self esteem of his base because they felt under attack, being labeled and scorned around the world so take a page from the past. good luck you’ve only just begun. there’s room enough for everyone. peace

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Flygirl

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Oh okay I must have missed and I havent checked the other blog.. THX

37.

Islandchick_Bri

Islandchick_Bri

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Nice cover, he’s doing his thing but wow; Hillary sureeee is holding on for dear life; jus admit defeat already, lol

38.

sun in scorpio

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

You idiot # 33. His real name is Barry? Everyone is “ignorent”, but you aren’t??
Phew! Thanks for the late-day chuckle, yomama.

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tiffany

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Yuma..you are an idiot. Barack is his real name Barry was the nickname everyone called him.

41.

jscene

jscene

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I love this cover, Obama is so regal in appearance. It’s like he was born to do this.

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NoMoSoul

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Whoever said they’d vote for McCain should Hillary win the nomination, and then run across the border????? is stupid. I hope u were joking.

Anyway it is what it is. Obama looks like he’ll be our next President in the event that he beats McCain, which he should have no problem doing. These primaries have gone on for too long, i feel. Hillary put up a good fight and lost control of her own destiny because she really ran a terrible campaign. The people in her circle did her no justice (like Bob Johnson). I like the woman, she’s strong, very ambitious, and has a very interesting dynamical childhood. I know all about her supposed “dark side”, but I respect her for being the kind of woman that she is.

I think it would be wise for Obama to choose Hillary as his running mate. VP. Its better than nothing. U dont want to have wasted about a year campaiging for the number 1 spot only to get nothing, so number 2 should do for her.

Stupid political pundits can say whatever they want, about how these two on one ticket would be too much for Americans to handle at once. But i strongly disagree. Based on popularity alone Obama-Clinton would MURDER Mccain in the general election. Hands down. And together they have so much to offer this great nation. It would help with our road to recovery.

Two minorities on a ticket? That would be a great message to send to the rest of the world. That America has finally arrived in the new millenium. Obama I hope you understand this and offer her the VP position. It could definitely help you as well as America. Its what we need, whether some like it or not. You’re both phenomenal candidates who never give up a fight. You said “Hillary and I were friends before the election, and we’ll be friends after.”

So do it. Help this country.

Please don’t erase my post like last time, whoever moderates it.

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Carlitos

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I do agree that people shouldn’t vote for a particular race but should vote for who they think will get the job done and do the right thing. To Yo Mama, Even you are Half of any race and also half white then according the the United States that person is generally looked at as the minority half. I have yet to see an individual that is half white and another race classify themselves as white and I live in a mid to upper class area. Remember Plessy v. Ferguson. If that’s not enough proof then I don’t know what is.

44.

Carlitos

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

*Even if you (or any individual). Sorry for the typo.

45.

NoMoSoul

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

OBAMA O8!

oh, OBAMA-CLINTON O8!

46.

yomama

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I just think its humorous how people think obama is diffrent from any politician,,
it would be nice to believe and all but it just aint true
sorry,,
if it makes u feel better he’s the same color as u that’s great but it dosnt change much
this is just my opinion and no need to call names,,

ps
dick cheney is 8th cousins with obama

47.

yomama

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I just think its humorous how people think obama is diffrent from any politician,,
it would be nice to believe and all but it just aint true
sorry,,
if it makes u feel better he’s the same color as u that’s great but it dosnt change much
this is just my opinion and no need to call names,,

ps
dick cheney is barrys 8th cousin
LMAO

48.

KWJ

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Obama 08 baby!

49.

NoMoSoul

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

It doesnt matter if he’s 8th cousins with Barack. Who gives a flyin fuck about being 8th cousins? It doesnt mean he’s in league with Cheney. They’re not immediate family and even family members dont share the same views. So quit with the argument cause its wack.

Obama is the real deal. There is no acting. Sure he’s a politician, and sure i know he agrees with Rev. Wright on some of his views and is just doing what a politican does and says to win votes, but he’s more honest about his stance than any politician so far.

He’s a great guy. You’re just denying it.

50.

mzhonesty

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

jus throw in the towel senator hiliary clinton cause u aint getting the nomination. how about accepting offer as vice president.

Obama 08, yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

51.

Wick

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Holy cow!! “8th cousins”?!?

I better reconsider my decision……

52.

yomama

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

“change is fresh”

53.

Shelly

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

HILLARY YOU LOST BITCH

YAY OBAMA FOR THE WIN

54.

Greta

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

You Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

55.

RISA

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

BLACK IS THA NEW PRESIDENT!OBAMA

56.

bella

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

go hillary

57.

so fly atl

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

i love hillary

58.

REDHEADMC

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Obama’s inauguration theme song should be “99 Problems But A Bitch Ain’t One”

59.

*

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

51 comments on Barack Obama, 201 on Kanye West. Gotta love black people!

60.

Wick

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

In no way do i support Hillary’s campaign and I disagree with many of her tactics, but I don’t understand why there is so much sexism going around.

Everyone’s comments calling her a bitch while advocating for Obama are contradictory to the message of change and progress that Obama espouses. It’s counterproductive towards progress, and is just as ignorant as the use of racial slurs directed at Obama.

If you support Obama, that’s great, but do it with some intelligence and class, please!

61.

nika

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

Obama will win the democratic nomination. And Hillary will drop out by June. WATCH AND SEE. I give her props for staying in soo long and not giving up. But sometimes we need to just bow out gracefully instead of making ourselves look ridiculous. Obama will secure this nomination, and if he continues, he’ll secure the seat in the White House in November. His biggest goal is not to secure the democratic nomination. That’s practically his. But to get Hillary Clinton’s supporters to back him up instead of going and switching to McCain. How can he do that? Bring Hillary on as his vice president.

62.

nika

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

oh and i love that picture. Barack is soo handsome for his age. That smile is just beautiful. What an attractive Black president we will have.

OBAMAAAAAAAAAAAA

63.

STLCHICK

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

I love OBAMA!!!! Hillary should quit and join him as a running mate.

64.

gee

Friday, May 9, 2008 /

@51 that was ignorant but it was funny ass hell

65.

SouthernGoddess

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

he’s got my vote…black or white i like him better than hillary clinton…shes in it just to say she won and her antics are too dirty & childish for me. i’d rather have barack in office for four years trying to make a difference (he wouldnt be too bad to look at either!), than 4 years of listening to hillary do nothing but make lame and humorless jokes about the economy & our country’s rivals…

definitely going out to vote in november and im definitely voting for Obama!
and @ 51…thats hilarious!

66.

NoMoSoul

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

Hillary isnt running for President just to be the first woman President. No. Thats retarded. She’s not that shallow. She wants it because its a POWERFUL position. She’s highly ambitious and intelligent enough to make it this far. Every move she’s made has been calculated and anticipated.

Being the first female president would only be a plus to the job. But she has wanted this for a LLOOOOOONGGG time.

So please stop saying she’s doin it just to make history. Thats only part of it. She’s doin it because it gives her the power to shape this country with her own ideals and beliefs. Thats Hillary.

67.

kandiblack

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

Lord have mercy….some of these comments…congrats to Obama…even though I really wasn’t a supporter…but u gotta give credit where its due…maybe Hils will settle for VP or something

68.

recipebaby

recipebaby

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

i am so proud to be african american for the first time in a long time. I prayed to god this man would rise overall and so far god is answering “our” prayers

69.

blackenese

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

U wanna know what being that i’m a women i give it to hillary for not throwing in the towel, because she’s a women thats what most folks (men) is expecting/wanting her to do, you stick out till the end you go girl, but just a little food for thought hillary, Obama’s got this all the way. U not winning but keep trucking…women pride.

70.

Teflon Boy

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

’some people here know nothing about politics..
wanting someone to win because of thier race is ignorent
obamas real name is barry,,his mama is a white lady
dont believe all the hype,,,hes not going to be helping any blacks thats for sure,..
just watch and see…this man is not who everyone thinks he is…’

^In terms of policies, race should not be brought into it. From an aesthetic and cultural point of view however, race is very important. Obama may not be full black but he is ‘of colour’ which is a valuable thing not to be underestimated. For any of us who have looked at the political and cultural landscape and felt overlooked and ignored and for all those wayward, dissillusioned black males who have not had role models outside of gansta-made-good musicians, Obama represents a new cultural oasis. He represents the person of colour who gets up in the morning and just ‘is’. He is not removed from black culture, he is not confused, he is just not a walking cliche. And in a time where we need a fresh perspective his dual heritage allows him to see both sides of the coin in a way that a full black or white candidate never could. If Obama is nominated it will have an effect on the cultural landscape make no bones about it. Obama is perhaps one of the greatest hopes for the future of the planet we have in terms of racial harmony. The experience of being multi-racial is unique and what gave Bob Marley and Mariah Carey etc. added raison detre to remain where they are. Case in point Mariah’s been ridiculed for years for not picking a side, when truth be told when it comes down to her DNA why should she? Racial ambiguity itself isn’t a bad thing, but since race became a political tool to keep people in their place we should recognise Obama’s stance with more insight… it’s the thing in him that will keep him focused on what’s right for ‘the’ people and not just ’some’ people… he has a little bit of all of us in them. Additionally, unlike Bush, Obama has lived abroad and that’s why he has managed to unite so many overseas to. I say run with it, because this is where real long lasting change begins:-)

71.

Socha

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

YES WE CAN !!!
MAKE CHANGE IN 2008!!GO OBAMA ………….

72.

Z

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

I love the fine print written on the lower right corner.. lol..

73.

yomama

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

70 i hear you completly but i dont trust him like i dont trust any politician
sure he got a great smile gives great speeches and seems like a great guy but I guess in my mind i feel all politicians are greasy deep down and will do whatever is needed to get where they need to be and once thier there it all changes,,,
the whole change is fresh slogan seems like a gimmick to me..
i live in the bronx and they sell the change is fresh shirts on the same display as they sell the scarface,skeletons and “icy” fruit loops shirts whatever
for those that dont know the ones with the cartoon characters on them with dollar signs all over and refrences to drugs…anyway

its just interesting to see young kids who know nothing about politics or care to suddenly want obama to win because of his color. but as you said of course people are going to get excited since there has never been a black president before and i understand it to a point,,,,

68 i think thats pretty sad
there are long lists of african americans to be proud about…
your statement is kind of offensive to all the blacks who have gone down in history who have done things way larger than run for president but if he makes you feel better more power to you

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SARA

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

PEOPLE DO NOT BUY INTO THIS FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. HILLARY CAN STILL WIN ALL THE REMAINING STATES AND WIN THIS NOMINATION, IF POEPLE DO NOT GET OUT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA.
IF HILLAY IS ABLE TO WIN THE NEXT 6 STATES, SHE WILL WALK AWAY WITH THE NOMINATION, SHE WILL TAKE IT RIGHT OUT OF OBAMA’S HANDS.
OBAMA HAS NOT WON YET, DON’T BUY THE HYPE!!! THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO LULL YOU INTO A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY.
PEOPLE IF YOU ARE FROM THE UPCOMING STATES, OR KNOW PEOPLE IN THE UPCOMING STATES, TELL YOUR PEOPLE TO MAKE SURE THEY GET OUT AND VOTE, BECAUSE HILLARY, AND BILL, ARE OUT CAMPAIGNING HARD EVERYDAY, TO TAKE GET THIS NOMINATION FOR OBAMA, AND HILLARY WILL WIN IT, IF SHE IS ABLE TO WIN THE NEXT 6 STATES.

THE STATES WHICH HAVE NOT VOTED YET AND ARE STILL UPCOMING ARE: WEST VIRGINIA, AND KENTUCKY, AND OREGON, PUERTO RICO, MONTANA, and SOUTH DAKOTA.

DON’T MISS IT YOUR VOTING DATE, EVERY SINGLE VOTE COUNTS AND OBAMA NEEDS EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM, HE HAS NOT WON YET, THERE IS STILL 6 STATES TO GO!!!

75.

SassyT

Saturday, May 10, 2008 /

@74Sara>>>mathematically it is impossible for her to surpass Obama. She cannot get the nom even if she wins all the remaining states. They’ve been talking about it on the news. Obama has now surpassed her in superdelegates (as of today), he has the popular vote and more states. She can’t get the nomination, period.

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