Wasn't Colin Powell Secretary of State before Condi?

I am a progressive Democrat and will vote for Hillary if she proves to be the nominee, but that is only because I do not believe a single Republican running for office is any better than her. Her use of the FEAR card is sickening. What betrayal we are witnessing by the Clinton's who brought us NAFTA and conservative economic priciples in the 90's. Wake up folks, Edwards is the answer not Clinton.

Umm.....wasn't Colin Powell the first black Secretary of State?

Condi Rice has been working with the Senator from Illinois to help curb the violence in Kenya.
Obama to has not published this or used it as an election issue. If this candidate were named Clinton I am sure she would. I continue to be impressed.  He is ready to lead
http://www.time-blog.com/swampland/2008/01/obamas_other_life.html

Wasn't Colin Powell the first black Secretary of State?

Dear Ms. Leist,

Condolezza Rice was not the first black Secretary of State. That honor belongs to General Colin Powell.

To read Secretary Rice's remarks almost brought me to tears. As a black man to read this is so inspirational. I'm a strong Democrat but i have a deep respect for Secretary Rice. I do hope if Obama becomes president he will work with her in his administration along with colin Powell. Today I'm feeling more and more like an American. May God bless us all.

I would like to encourage the use of a new name for woamen supporters of Barrack Obama.

Obama MaMas

I would think any female suppoprter of him, regardless of ethnicity, would be proud to be known as an Obama MaMa.  It would be a catchy name and sure to help generate excitement for this excellent candidate.  Let's get together and change America for the better.  Honesty trumps experience.

Uhhh... first black secretary of state?  How about Colin Powell, Condi's predecessor? A man respected world wide rather than merely a mouthpiece of the administration? Come on guys, this is recent history.

I thought Powell was the first black SoS? Condi is the first black female SoS.

uh, I know this is a blog, and the prequired pace of writing about these events can be grueling and often lead to spelling, grammatical and factual errors, but c'mon guys... condi rice was not the frist african american secretary of state.  powell is.  let's shoot for a little more competence, ok guys?

UHHH??? Condi is not the first black SOS. Did we forget about Colin Powell?

Secretary Rice is the first black secretary of state huh? That's nice but have you ever heard of Colin Powell???

Secretary Rice is the first black secretary of state huh? That's nice but have you ever heard of Colin Powell???

I think Rice would like to see Obama elected inspite of his party affiliation. Futhermore, I think she would lend her help to his administration if asked. That's the way our gov't should work. The divide and conquer technique has destroyed our country for nearly this entire decade. It's time for REAL CHANGE!

I'm not sure anyone who values credibility cares at all what lap dog Condi has to say about Obama.  I mean, this is a woman who spent 10 years studying Russian policy but who will leave office with the accomplishment that US/Russia relations are at their worst since the cold war.  She's educated yes, but that doesn't mean she's smart or indeed wise.

Condi wasn't the first black Sec. of State. That honor goes to Collin Powell. This needs to be corrected.

"In an interview with BBC Arabic, Rice said Obama's candidacy is "obviously different" than other black leaders that have come before him because he has a chance to win the Presidency."
--I would also add that he is "obviously different", because he is not a 'black candidate' running for President, rather he is a Presidential candidate who happens to be black.

"...Condolezza Rice, the first black Secretary of State who was once a part of the 2008 candidate rumor mill, has weighed in on the rise of Obama this campaign season..."

HELLO, then who was Colin Powell, or did I dream that part of history?

Ummm, wasn't the Colin Powell the first black Secretary of State?  Condolezza Rice is the first black female Secretary of State.

"...Condolezza Rice, the first black Secretary of State who was once a part of the 2008 candidate rumor mill, has weighed in on the rise of Obama this campaign season..."

HELLO, then who was Colin Powell, or did I dream that part of history?

Your story calls "Condolezza Rice, the first black Secretary of State."  What happened to Colin Powell?

she wasent the first,  colin powell was first.

first black secretary of state? hmm, doesn't that distinction belong to colin powell? wow, such short memories ...

First black secretary of state? Not quite...

That first sentence reads pretty awkwardly. It sounds as though you're saying she was the first black Secretary of State, which she wasn't (Colin Powell).

We checked this out on "snopes.com". It is factual. Check for yourself.

Who is Barack Obama?

< Probable U. S. presidential candidate, Barack Hussein Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM
from Nyangoma-Kogel, Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita, Kansas.
Obama's parents met at the
University of Hawaii. When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya. His
mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL
Muslim from Indonesia.?
When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to
Indonesia. Obama
attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta. He also spent two
years in a Catholic school.

Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, "He was once a
Muslim, but that he also
attended Catholic school."

Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that he is not a
radical.

Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that
this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct
influence over his son's education.

Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was
enrolled in a Wahabi school
in Jakarta.

Wahabism is the RADICAL
teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the western world. Since
it is politically expedient to be a
CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States, Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to
downplay his Muslim
background. ALSO, kee p in mind that when he was sworn
into office he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran.


Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands
over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches.


Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential candidacy.

The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the < st1:country-region w:st="on">United States, one of their own!!!!

Please forward to everyone you know. Would you want this man leading our country?...... NOT ME!!!

Why didn't you post my comment?

Glad you fixed it.

Why aren't the post being put up?

The Obama campaign has become inspirational. It is the first time we can really expect a new fresh Washington, D.C. I worked for the 2004 Kerry general election campaign and after the election, they treated me as if I did not exsist. I then converted to an Independent and now after Oprah has relaxed the nation with Obama, he has a chance to go all the way.

Thank you,

p.s. the Obama campaign answers emails and the other
    candadates have not

Black Obama is the real deal…..It's time for us to take back our country……payback time…..Condi,Tigerwoods, Oprah and now Obama….5 more years and we can own this country …..afterall we built it.

Go Obama!!

"Rice described Obama as someone she knows and respects from his work on the Senate Foreign Relations committee. They've also coordinated in the past week to help bring about about peace in Kenya."

I think comments like this, debunk allot of the garbage coming from the Clinton's over experience. Hillary doesn't have what it takes to even make peace within her own party (divide and conquer through gender pandering, etc), how do people expect her to make a "Change" in the rest of the world...

As I understand it, Obama refuses to recognize the National Anthem and that has not been addressed.  If that is true how can anyone take him seriously.

Condi by far is one of the most fascniating people that I can't wait to read/learn more about AFTER she leaves this shell of an administration.

There are things she says/does on party line, things that sound genuine to her, and things that sound like "the boss told me to tell you...."

An unrestricted full access interview with her thoughts on the last many years will be something so interesting to see.

Condaleeza is a class act...and proves it by taking a high road in her statement about Obama as opposed to a more traditional or expected GOP response.  Obama is definetely transcending party, gender, and ethnic lines like no has done before.

Thank you for that correct...I thought you guys had really lost it

Obama supporters…You think Obama is an agent of change but did you watch the video from his home town in Africa? What did he do to change his grandma situation/ From what I see she still poor, living in that village with his uncle trying to make a living and as you see he is living a very good life here. Did you ask yourself even if his grandma came in America even once to see how he is living?
Change is not just a word, you show leadership by working for change, not just singing. Watch the video and see it for yourself if in fact he did at least built a nice house for his grandma. It cost only $10000 to built a nice house in Africa and he can afford it. We African always even turn American citizen always improve our family situation. That is the least you can do to show love for your root. I don't see that in Obama and you American are just getting fool by the sweet talk. Do you know why women somethimes can not pick good men from bad? Same reason because they get fool by the sweet talk and charisma.

why is Obama black when his mother is caucasian?
why when an African and a Caucasian reproduce the result is African?
Is it that the African is the more powerful in his provision or that Caucasoids are less tolerant of other races?
You will hear of a black chinese but never a black caucasoid.Why is that?

Condi on Obama, what a great headline!

will someone verify the church barock obama belongs to . is he a moslem?

Yeah, I bet she was 'too careful' in her comments. I bet King George got to her and told her to pussyfoot around this one. Georgie-Porgy must be steaming hot over this race... just like the AM Radio Hatesquad.

The Right is scared and they have every reason to be scared. Their days are numbered when Obama wins the nomination and begins his journey to the White House. This horrible nightmare of Bush/Cheney will end without any of their scum allies - think Fred Thompson - there to carry the torch any further. Rightwing extremism is on the way OUT!

Hey Paul Hawkins, quit being lazy and look it up for yourself... or has the Idiot Talk-Radio Squad gotten to you already?

is he a Moslem? beleave it or not all religious people (epeshely the Moslem's)will stand by it even if destroies our American policies.

In response to
neighbor in kenya:

His grandmother and uncle seem to have love and admiration for him. Why can't America?

is he a Moslem? beleave it or not all religious people (epeshely the Moslem's)will stand by it even if destroies our American policies.

Black is NOT an issue.....I would vote for Powell in a heartbeat.........ability is the test and the next test would be islam vs christianity...Obama does not pass either test......a vote for Obama is a vote for the middle east.

I am glady to see in my life time that a black man may win the white house. I love this country. I think the past is behind us.

ONCE AND FOR ALL FOLKS.
SUPPORTER/NON-SUPPORTERS

Mr. Obama is a Christian

Hey Paul Hawkins

First of all your name is a proper name and should be capitalized. Secondly, if you are going to look it up you will need to spell it correctly, think Muslim.

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