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”.
First! Oh, and GO OBAMA!
It’s just a matter of time!
YES WE CAN!
OBAMA!!!!
♥
Mrs. Clinton needs to throw in the towel. This is too much and we need to unite.
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..
they have a picture of Obama on the cover of Time Magazine
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!!
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.
i would like to see a post about Hill’s comment about her getting the white uneducated vote…
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>
YES WE CAN AND WE WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#10: As I mentioned in Angel’s Kanye West post, I included that in a political round up yesterday.
#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.
I think Hilary really does need to sit it down….GO OBAMA!
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!
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.
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
GREAT JOB J. DAKAR!!! KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU DO!!!
CL IS THE DEAL BABY!!! ;0
CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?
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.
#20: Yes, head over to http://rockthevote.com/
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′
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.
Obama is not going to change the world. (sound of bubbles bursting)
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!
love that photo of barack obama. i believe he will be our country’s next commander in chief!
Obama ROCKS!! The Time cover looks great!
Obama in ’08!
Superdelegate Alert-He just picked up more! SEVEN total today!
REGISTER TO VOTE
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.
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.
He is “Change We Can Believe In”
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…
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!
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
Oh okay I must have missed and I havent checked the other blog.. THX
Nice cover, he’s doing his thing but wow; Hillary sureeee is holding on for dear life; jus admit defeat already, lol
You idiot # 33. His real name is Barry? Everyone is “ignorent”, but you aren’t??
Phew! Thanks for the late-day chuckle, yomama.
Yuma..you are an idiot. Barack is his real name Barry was the nickname everyone called him.
thanx
I love this cover, Obama is so regal in appearance. It’s like he was born to do this.
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.
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.
*Even if you (or any individual). Sorry for the typo.
OBAMA O8!
oh, OBAMA-CLINTON O8!
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
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
Obama 08 baby!
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy cow!! “8th cousins”?!?
I better reconsider my decision……
“change is fresh”
HILLARY YOU LOST BITCH
YAY OBAMA FOR THE WIN
You Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLACK IS THA NEW PRESIDENT!OBAMA
go hillary
i love hillary
Obama’s inauguration theme song should be “99 Problems But A Bitch Ain’t One”
51 comments on Barack Obama, 201 on Kanye West. Gotta love black people!
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!