John Lewis endorses Clinton

Shadow, Hamden, CT — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:06:35 GMT

What the leadership and the voters do will be two very different things, much like in the Republican primary where the evangelical leadership has a problem with Rudy but the evangelical voters like him. Obama stand to benefit in the same way among African American; its better to have the voters than the leadership, given the choice.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:08:53 GMT

In the real world;

"In the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Clinton attracts 45% support followed by Barack Obama at 24%. John Edwards is at 12% and no other candidate attracts more than 3% support from Likely Democratic Primary Voters (see recent daily numbers). Obama’s support steadily declined from April through August, stabilized in September, and may have begun to turnaround this month. Clinton remains the frontrunner but the former First Lady’s nomination is not inevitable."

See, it says, "NOT inevitable".
Logic dictates that people are going to try to be on the winning side, and agree or not, Clinton looks like the eventual nominee, so it should be expected that she will garner lots of endorsements.

It also means that someone or some organization that wants to endorse someone else, will HOLD OFF making that endorsement as long as they can. Look to the hold outs and try to guess who they'd like to toss their support to...

Van

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Dawn of VA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:10:12 GMT

"That Lewis would endorse Clinton over Obama -- the first African-American with a legitimate chance of winning the Dem nomination -- is a blow to the Illinois senator's campaign."

A blow to Senator Obama? It is SOOOO telling that you can make these statements without stating THE FACT that the civil rights establishment, including John Lewis, Corretta Scott King, and then Atlanta mayor Andrew Young, did NOT support Jesse Jackson in 1984 either. They ALL, like many others in the civil rights movement who were actually friends of Jesse Jacksion, supported Walter Mondale. This is nothing new! I'm sure Senator Obama did NOT expect his support. This just shows that Black politicians are no less establishment minded and self-serving than white politicians.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Marcus — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:16:00 GMT

Not a blow if Obama uses it (quietly) as another example of how the Old Guard are rallying around one of their own, which would indicate that yup, a Clinton presidency would simply be a return to the past. The message he has to be pushing is FORWARD. When Clinton's negatives eventually come to overwhelm her like ivy on a wall - and they will, hopefully before the primary process is over rather than next summer - Lewis and his ilk will quietly and quickly affirm their allegiance to Obama.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

VL Concord, NC — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:18:10 GMT

He must have some skeletons in his closet.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Tuck, Realityville, Kansas — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:18:27 GMT

First, Obama is not 'African-America' in the USA sense of the word. His father was not an Africa American, never part of the Africa/America culture.

He was raised by his mother (white) and grandparents, in a state that is less than 3% African American.

It's no wonder why he doesn't relate with the American Africa experience.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:18:34 GMT

Let's apologize in advance to Mr. Lewis, for the slings and arrows he's about to take here...

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

mike, dallas, TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:21:47 GMT

John Lewis is a descent man but an old school. He has some debt to pay to the Clintons since her husband was helpful in funding some big projects(one of them the Atlanta Federal building). And I am sure he receieved a little wink, wink.. warning from them.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Americans for Positive Change — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:27:21 GMT

Mr. Lewis, we could not agree with you more. hillaryclinton.com

John Lewis endorses Clinton

mike, dallas, TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:28:37 GMT

Van,

You are fleeing from important issues such as Iran where you couldn't defend your lady Hillary (because she made it hard even for you by FLIP FLOPING so much) so you decided to come to some soft issue where you can spin things. BTW I am impressed with your loyalty-you literally defend anything and everything about HRC ALL DAY LONG. I mean ALL DAY LONG!

Are you on her staff?

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Jamal — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:33:10 GMT

I am a black American and i am not sold on John Lewis at all. Folks in my community doesn't even know him. Who cares about John Lewis?

John lewis is an old news. He belong to the generation of moses and their time have pass. Since they were elected into congress, what have they done to the black community. The answer is nothing.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Bee — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:38:38 GMT

What is good for John Lewis is not good for black guy suffering in south side of chicago. He owe debt to the clinton's and he need to pay his debt. Good for him. When Obama win the nomination, they will all come arround.

His endorsement is meaningless at this point because they all belong to democratic establishment that have ruined the democraticc party.

What have they done since they were all elected to congress? The answer is nothing. John Lewis, and the rest of the good old congressional black caucus belong to last generation and i am not interested in what they have to say. I don't listen to them then, i won't listen to them now.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Crystal (Time for change) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:40:44 GMT

Tuck, Realityville, Kansas--Sheesh, are you serious? Oh you right, let's take away the title of Halle Berry being an African-American Oscar winner as well, her mom is white. Your logic is far off to say the least!!! And as far as relating to the African-American experience, how does he not? What are you basing that on? In my opinion he relates to the American experience, he is not running as the president for African-Americans but as the President of the United States of America!!!

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Sajatta — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:41:27 GMT

John what?

What has he done for his community since Bill Clinton messed it up? The answer is nothing.

The last time i checked he was among the folks that are on Clinton's pay roll. Sold the whole black nation to the Clinton's clawn. Good for him but not good for my community.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

BlueDog — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:44:12 GMT

So the establishment endorses the establishment candidate. What else is new? Political favors no doubt.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Sierra, SF — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:45:43 GMT

Tuck, Realityville: '...It's no wonder why he doesn't relate with the American Africa experience.,,'

Tuck, how do YOU know so much about 'American Africa' ?
What's the source of your deep insight ?

I suspect that Obama was regarded as an African American by everyone he met.
Is that different from YOUR African American experience, Tuck ?

John Lewis endorses Clinton

D. Packnett, Macon Georgia — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:46:20 GMT

It's time to turn the page. As much as I admire John Lewis and Andrew Young for their heroism forty years ago, they are on the page that must turn. Both men owe their political success to the democratic establishment. Let's not forget, John Lewis and Andrew Young along with many other esteemed black political leaders are friends and colleagues of Vernon Jordan, one of Bill Clinton's best friends. I am sure that their age, loyalty to old political ties and the memories of the past glory of the civil rights movement trump any need to follow a young dynamic learder. Without a doubt, many old black leaders reacted similarly in 1954 when Martin Luther King came onto the national horizon. Change is never easy.

Barack Obama is the future. Hillary and Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan, Andrew Young and John Lewis are the past - albeit a distinguished past - but nonetheless, the past. The world has changed since John Lewis' heyday and we need a leader who not only understands the new landscape but one who is a product of that change. Obama 08.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Lyn, MD — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:15 GMT

Just curious...when a white person or a woman endorses Obama is it a blow to Hillary's campaign? If he had endorsed him you would have said it is to be "expected".

Jesse Jackson was in the civil rights movement ...but that was expected right?

John Lewis siad early on he got pressure from Bill Clinton not to come out and endorse Obama. He said that he owed Bill a lot so why was this not expected.

BTW as an African American it doesn't matter to me. It might to some?

And yes should we expect Gore to endorse Hillary? Afterall he was Bill's VP?

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Bee — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:22 GMT

Actually, this is not a blow. This is continuation of Bill Clinton's circle. What is good for John Lewis is not good for America nor African America

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Daniel, NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:47:25 GMT

This is the benefit of being the frontrunner... you snatch away all endorsements! But take a look at the lead that Clinton has built against Giuliani and Thompson in the new Rasmussen polls:
http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/10/polls-and-endorsement-clinton-building.html

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Larry, Toronto — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:48:31 GMT

What a brilliant argument from Tuck. Obama's father is from Kenya, Does Kenya exist in Asia?

Traditionally blacks came from Africa and the society gave them a name called "African Americans" instead of calling them black. Does any white American call himself British American, Irish American, French American etc? Tuck, wake-up.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Larry, Toronto — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:50:50 GMT

Van,

Go to "YOU BE THE JUDGE" and write your blah blah blah. If you don't mind, can I ask a question? What is your salary in HRC's office?

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Mike,. Lee, NH — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:51:12 GMT

WGAS ( who gives a s---) More bad people chasing worse. "Desperate" he says of America. Are we that desperate? God forbid.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Crystal (Time for Change) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:51:15 GMT

And what is this "a blow to Obama" thing? Oh, I see you think that John Lewis endorsement will make a difference. It is crazy how you say who DON'T endorse Obama but don't remember seeing anything about how Rep. Elijah Cummings or Former Governor Douglas Wilder (THE FIRST BLACK GOVERNOR) is out campaigning for Obama!!! I mean really!!!

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:54:00 GMT

Friday, October 12, 2007

Riding a crest in her political appeal, Senator Hillary Clinton now LEADS former New York Mayor Rudi Giuliani 48% to 41%. She also claims a STUNNING double-digit lead of 52% to 37% over former Senator Fred Thompson. Two weeks ago, Clinton led Giuliani by five and Thompson by eight.

These results come at a time when FIFTY-FOUR percent of Likely Voters express a favorable opinion of Clinton. That’s the HIGHEST level yet recorded for the former First Lady. For most of the year, the number with a favorable or unfavorable opinion of her has been essentially even (see history).

While opinions of Clinton have been improving, just 49% now offer a positive assessment of Rudy Giuliani. That marks the fourth straight week below 50% for the man who began the year as the most popular candidate in either party. At one point early in the season, Giuliani’s favorable ratings topped 70%."

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_2008_clinton_vs_giuliani_thompson

The unfavorable thing and the electability thing are becoming things of the past.

My touting Clinton's strength against the republicans is in no way meant to dismiss the other fine candidates running in the democratic party. That is not to say that she won't CRUSH the republican in the general election.

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Steve Turner Cedar Falls Iowa — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:02:32 GMT

Barack can look at JFK's settling for less on his first shot. Besides, when the Republicans impeach President Hillary for Jaywalking, he can run in 2012 and probably win.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:03:03 GMT

Many of you don't seem to have any idea, or care WHO John Lewis is. Those who are beneficiaries of Mr. Lewis' efforts have the most to be ashamed of.
Because someone has to do it;

Biography of John Lewis

Often called "one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced," John Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties, and building what he calls "The Beloved Community" in America. His dedication to the highest ethical standards and moral principles has won him the admiration of many of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the United States Congress.

podiumSen. John McCain has said, "I've seen courage in action on many occasions. I can't say I've seen anyone possess more of it, and use it for any better purpose and to any greater effect, than John Lewis." The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi has called Rep. Lewis "the conscience of the U.S. Congress." And Roll Call magazine has said, "John Lewis...is a genuine American hero and moral leader who commands widespread respect in the chamber."

He was born the son of sharecroppers on February 21, 1940, outside of Troy, Alabama. He grew up on his family's farm and attended segregated public schools in Pike County, Alabama. As a young boy, he was inspired by the activism surrounding the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the words of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., which he heard on radio broadcasts. In those pivotal moments, he made a decision to become a part of the Civil Rights Movement. Ever since then, he has remained at the vanguard of progressive social movements and the human rights struggle in the United States.

As a student at Fisk University, John Lewis organized sit-in demonstrations at segregated lunch counters in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1961, he volunteered to participate in the Freedom Rides, which challenged segregation at interstate bus terminals across the South. Lewis risked his life on those Rides many times by simply sitting in seats reserved for white patrons. He was also beaten severely by angry mobs and arrested by police for challenging the injustice of Jim Crow segregation in the South.

During the height of the Movement, from 1963 to 1966, Lewis was named Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), which he helped form. SNCC was largely responsible for organizing student activism in the Movement, including sit-ins and other activities.

While still a young man, John Lewis became a nationally recognized leader. By 1963, he was dubbed one of the Big Six leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. (The others were Whitney Young, A. Phillip Randolph, Martin Luther King Jr., James Farmer and Roy Wilkins). At the age of 23, he was an architect of and a keynote speaker at the historic March on Washington in August 1963.

In 1964, John Lewis coordinated SNCC efforts to organize voter registration drives and community action programs during the Mississippi Freedom Summer. The following year, Lewis helped spearhead one of the most seminal moments of the Civil Rights Movement. Hosea Williams, another notable Civil Rights leader, and John Lewis led over 600 peaceful, orderly protestors across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965. They intended to march from Selma to Montgomery to demonstrate the need for voting rights in the state. The marchers were attacked by Alabama state troopers in a brutal confrontation that became known as "Bloody Sunday." News broadcasts and photographs revealing the senseless cruelty of the segregated South helped hasten the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Despite more than 40 arrests, physical attacks and serious injuries, John Lewis remained a devoted advocate of the philosophy of nonviolence. After leaving SNCC in 1966, he continued his commitment to the Civil Rights Movement as Associate Director of the Field Foundation and his participation in the Southern Regional Council's voter registration programs. Lewis went on to become the Director of the Voter Education Project (VEP). Under his leadership, the VEP transformed the nation's political climate by adding nearly four million minorities to the voter rolls."
http://johnlewis.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=31

It is dismaying that the political season seems to bring out the worst in some people. This is a great American, people, and venting your anger and disdain on him is sad.

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Daniel , DEsmoines, IA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:10:07 GMT

I respect what John Lewis did in his time. He has struggled a lot to make things better. But he belongs to the Mosses generation and it is time that we pass the torch to the Joshua generation. Folks, this presidency is the struggle between the past and NEW, the old guard and the new generation where AMERICA wants to go. TEh Old guard wants to bring back the 90's fight into the 21st century. WE the people reject that, and will show them that the NEW ERA has begun in AMERICA! Way to go OBAMA!

GO OBAMA ' 08

John Lewis endorses Clinton

American-American — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:22:58 GMT

But I thought a brother had to vote for another brother. It's a law ain't it????
Just like all the frigid suit-wearing bags of the world must vote for Hilliry.

Who cares.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

J.D. in California — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:27:59 GMT

I support Obama. I think he is brilliant and will make a great president. I am glad to see that democrats are making endorsements not based on skin color but on their review of qualifications. This idiocy that great civil rights leaders like John Lewis are not to be considered because of their age is nothing more than shameful. You are idiots, pure and simple. Stop demonizing your allies and focus on the real enemy, the sociopaths of the republican party!

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Ty, Dallas,TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:28:04 GMT

Van-
I hope all of your dreams come true...since it seems the polls are your Bible.

Tuck-
Racist see Obama as African American...In society there is no such thing as Bi-Racial...it's sad people judge you on the color of your skin...so trust me being mixed...I know there is no different treatment...

Alot of the elder Afican American so call leaders don't have the "balls" to support anything that's not old like them. Barack is a picture of change and youth...America is scaried of that...

Well Hilliary is not afraid of change since she will change her stance in order to grow her Hillary Nation...what happen to the Hillary Bonds...and now is Barack a leader since she agrees with his foriegn policy stance as far as talking to rogue leaders?

Anyone that believes this person is a good leader is blind...She says one thing and crushes anyone that disagrees...but weeks later she says the same thing and her minions thing its gold...If she say "shyT smells like perfume" her followers would bath in it

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Tuck, Realityville, Kansas — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:31:22 GMT

yes, it was obvious that some of the slower members of this forum wouldn't understand that not coming from historic African-American culture would effect how one turns out.

His father was a foreigner. Halle Berry? is that true for her?
When Obama spent time with his paternal grandparents where did he go? Georgia? Penn? , er no, overseas.

He is not a classic Africa America dealiing with that culture.

And he was raised by his Maternal grandparents and mother, in a white home, in a white area.

Acknowlege the facts.
I'm sorry if some of you are so stupid that you have to be spoon fed.
(that's you crystal, larry, sierra.. since you need things spelled out)

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Ty, Dallas,TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:37:20 GMT

Van-
Now you have crossed the line...

"who are beneficiaries of Mr. Lewis' efforts have the most to be ashamed of."

He did great things but that was then and this is now. He is happy with the current state of blacks in America. You can't be apart of the black America because if you did you would see that there is a great generational gap in our culture...These black leaders are now just "LEADING BLACKS". They don't represent the race so our disagreeing with him is nothing to BE ASHAME OF! Like you will see the Black community wants change just like the rest of America...it's not about Black or White it's about Right! Thank God for sending someone like Barack that is more than a man to lift his race but HE WILL LIFT THIS NATION!

Don't insult us by trying to teach about the black struggle if you have not live the black stuggle...YOU MY FRIEND SHOULD BE ASHAME

John Lewis endorses Clinton

csh, IL — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:38:01 GMT

Another major score for Hillary. Mr. Lewis is highly revered amongst civil rights activists and Obama actively courted his support.

The Obama campaign is in free fall and anyone who cannot see that is fooling themselves. Yesterday’s FOX News poll showed Hillary leading Obama 50% to 18%.

As Van notes another new poll (Rasmussen) shows Hillary defeating Rudy by 7%. And her favorable rating amongst all voters is higher than his.

So much for the empty “electability” argument that the haters have been pushing.

In all my years of following political campaigns, I have never seen a stronger, more efficient campaign than Hillary’s. Of course, I’ve also never seen a stronger or more efficient candidate than Hillary.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Aidyn, NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:39:52 GMT

Hillary is the best for this country.

And that endorsement is a blow in the face for Obama.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Lyn, MD — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:41:39 GMT

On Rep. John Lewis's endorsement of Sen. Clinton, Obama spokesman William Burton e-mails:

“Barack Obama has great admiration for John Lewis and understands his long relationship with Bill Clinton. He looks forward to his support when Barack Obama is the nominee."

It's that not Obama suffers from a lack of support among civil rights heroes: Rev. Jessie Jackson, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Rev. Otis Moss, Jr., Rev. CT Vivian, Rep. John Conyers, Rep. Sanford Bishop, Rep. Al Greene, etc.

Gosh I don't remember a separate post when these guys endorsed Obama. Oh that's right they were Aa so they were suppose to. Like him going to AA churches. Don't for one minute believe if he wins in IA he will have 90% of AA vote. Also when time comes to press that button, I don't care what they tell pollsters they will vote for him. Jesse Jackson carried the AA vote with 90% without endorsements from any civil rights leaders.

This may make good copy....but that is it

John Lewis endorses Clinton

BIGOLDTEXAN — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:48:22 GMT

D. Packnett, Lyn, & Bee. You all are so correct.
Actually Van no one cares anymore of the thoughts of John Lewis and the old gaurds for the Afican Americans. In the last decades ( 10 or more years) or so they have sit on their hands and have done absolutley nothing for Afican Americans.
From 1940 - 1965 whats that 42 years of doing Absolutely "NOTHING"

John Lewis is in the clintons hip pockests and everyhone knows it, he owes the clintons, so now is the time to pay up.

As we all know the time for change is now. With the the old Black gaurds on hand we can`t expect them to change anything, it has been far too long and the things that are happening in this country for all of the people are far too serious to leave in the hands of HRC. She will not be the president of USA.
All my assoicates (work with these people)says that the country is not ready for a woman president and most of them are women themselves. They are saying that HRC changes her mind too much for them and woth somethinng like that in the whaite house could ruin this country mush wores than the Ass *&^%4 that`s in there now.
Get real all you HRC supporters.

Van. You keep posting polls. websites, and defending her as if that all you have to do. I trully beleive that you are on her staff and just waiting and watching all postings nad blogs that states anything about HRC.
Dude get a real job or is this it?
Don`t want to sound like I`m bitter however I am.
At this point I don`t know if I`m a democrat anymore.
with all that`s going on, I do know that I am not a rupke, that party just wasted the american people trust in our government not to say that we had that much trust in the government in the begining.

IT IS TIME TGO TURN THE PAGE AND GET SOMETHING DONE FOR A CHANCE..........IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE.
OUT WITH THE OLD......TIME FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN THINK FOR THEMSELF AND STAND THE COURSE OF CHANGE.
Don't nominate someone that doesn't have a chance in the general election.
END 15 YEARS OF DARKNESS AND CORRUPTION
NO MORE BUSHS/CLINTONS................End This War!!
NO MORE REPUBLICANS/CLINTONS..........End This War!!

Best Ticket: OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

NO MORE BUSHS/CLINTONS................End This War!!
NO MORE REPUBLICANS/CLINTONS..........End This War!!

OBAMA/EDWARDS '08

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Joe, Washington, DC — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:49:10 GMT

We can now safely hand out the "Understatement of the Entire Campaign Season" award: "That Lewis would endorse Clinton over Obama--the first African-American with a legitimate chance of winning the Dem nomination--is a blow to the Illinois senator's campaign." This statement will also likely take the "Master of the Obvious" award. And no Obama spin can cloud the clarity of Rep. Lewis's words: "Hillary Clinton is the best prepared to lead this country at a time when we are in desperate need of strong leadership."

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:50:00 GMT

Spin? How about Jessie backing off endorsing Barack?

"Lewis appeared with both Clinton and Obama during appearances in March marking the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the famed March for voting rights in Selma, Alabama that helped lead to passage of the Voting Rights Act.

"Barack Obama has great admiration for John Lewis and understands his long relationship with Bill Clinton," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Friday.

The Obama campaign also emphasized that it has increased its presence in Georgia in recent weeks. And Burton noted that Obama has the support of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a leading civil rights figure.

However, in a recent conversation with the Los Angeles Times editorial board, Jackson was quoted as saying, "I've said I would vote for Barack because he's my neighbor. I have very strong feelings for Hillary because we've worked together 30 years. I'M NOT REALLY CAMPAIGNING FOR ANYBODY."

– CNN's Steve Brusk, Lauren Kornreic
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/12/rep-lewis-endorses-clinton/#comments

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

BajanLuv, Newport News, VA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:52:47 GMT

Why? Because he is Black and should endorse the Black candidate? I am glad that they are endorsing Clinton. If Obama wins, he does not owe them anything. Who cares about endorsements any way? When I vote, I don't think about who endorsed the candidates. Do you, Mark Murray? A blow? I think not. BTW, I am Black. I think that Obama is doing fine without old school endorsements. Don't forget, Lewis is part of the same old Clinton machine. I think he owes Bill this one.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Mario Smalls, Milpitas, California — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:53:11 GMT

Some of these comments sounds like they are from fickle sports fans, folks we need to dig down deeper part of our being then that. We need to get behind the best candidate with the best possible chance to win the nomination for our country and our communities accross this great land. All the in- fightings will only get the other side elected and we are right back where we are now with (Rush Limbaugh) and the gang. The only Race Card we should be playing is the Race to extract the current from the Executive Office,get our boys and girls home; then next election we can move to the next level, it's 4-8 years folks; this one we've had enough!

John Lewis endorses Clinton

johnnyraygun — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:58:08 GMT

Barack has over twenty years in South Chicago. His wife even more. Hillary's experience in the African American Community is limited. Only a few times up in the hood. Never alone. She has learned a thing or two though. She has been heard to say "How y'all doin," "I here to represent." "Look at cha'." So far it seems to be working. It is fair to say that John Lewis's support has something to do with Bill.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:58:40 GMT

And speaking of Mondale, another endorsement;
Campaign 2008
Mondale to endorse Clinton
By Alexander Bolton
October 11, 2007

Former Vice President Walter Mondale, the 1984 Democratic presidential nominee, is planning to endorse Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.), The Hill has learned.

Mondale’s endorsement could prove especially valuable in Iowa, which borders his home state of Minnesota. Mondale won Iowa overwhelmingly in the ’84 primary.

The endorsement is fitting given Mondale’s decision more than two decades ago to select Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, the first time a woman was tapped to serve on a major party’s presidential ticket. If Clinton wins the Democratic nomination, she would also make history.
The Clinton campaign did not respond to several requests for comment."

http://thehill.com/campaign-2008/mondale-will-endorse-clinton-2007-10-11.html

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

M.W. Arlington, Texas — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:59:49 GMT

Thanks, John Lewis

Knowing you're behind Hillary will clear the way for Obama to definitely win. The educated individuals understand the weight of your position. By the way, it equates too simply ZERO.

You, Sharpton, Jesse, and King Jr. want Mr. Obama to bow to you guys, but I'm so happy that he is his own man and didn't acknowlege your overtures of, "you've got to go through Jesse, Sharpton and yourself".

You guys are out dated. Hillary, thanks for the coupe, it relieves the real world of these characters. Keep them in your "BOX".

SINCERELY,

Someone who truly cares.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

REESE, Arlington, Texas — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:01:15 GMT

John Lewis endorses Clinton

reese, Arlington, Texas — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:04:56 GMT

I FEEL THAT my position should be displayed. It was an honest position. I'm a person who truly feels that this all must end. These guys are misrepresenting the country.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

CJ — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:12:06 GMT

I'll let you guys on a little secret. African Americans under 45 yrs of age..do not consider the old civil-rights leaders relevant. I barely recognize any of them myself. It may matter to the older generation(which I figure may vote more anyway). There currently are major no leaders within the African American community..it's a loose cooperation of independant groups from various regions. Al Sharpton..no..he's viewed mostly as a joke. As is Jesse Jackson, as out of touch. I don't think these endorsements will affect Obama...b/c I know many such as myself who will vote for him by the way he presents himself and he is an exellent representative for the African American community.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

lyn, MD — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:12:37 GMT

It is dismaying that the political season seems to bring out the worst in some people. This is a great American, people, and venting your anger and disdain on him is sad.

Van

I have not read any of the comments as negative toward John Lewis( did I miss some). I think AA respect Lewis..others really have no idea who he is. But I don't think except in some circles it matters
a great deal.

It still never ceases to amaze me if a Aa endorses Hillary it earth shattering if a white person endorses Obama no big deal. Actually one might think it would be just the reverse

John Lewis endorses Clinton

independent at large — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:15:20 GMT

Hey listen Hillary has the money, she spreads it around and gets endorsements, everyone is for sale in the democrat party. and on Iraq the demencrats, launch a crusade against turkey, hopping to piss them off and cut off our supplies to the troops, of which 70% pass thru Turkey. In the Demencrats minds, the troops, rapist murderers, as they are usually called. are justa pawn in the election, Demencrats could care less how many are killed. And the more the leftwing America haters put pressure on the Demencrats, the more hostile the splineless Namcy Pelosi and Ball less Harry Reid become. "FOR Sale" Media ethics

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:19:29 GMT

"Alot of the elder Afican American so call leaders don't have the "balls" to support anything that's not old like them."
Ty, Dallas,TX (Sent Friday, October 12, 2007 12:28 PM)

This idiocy that great civil rights leaders like John Lewis are not to be considered because of their age is nothing more than shameful. You are idiots, pure and simple. Stop demonizing your allies and focus on the real enemy, the sociopaths of the republican party!

J.D. in California (Sent Friday, October 12, 2007 12:27 PM)

To say a man who risked his life for your rights has no balls is sad. I'd like to believe that it's just momentary displaced anger, and that you will read something about Lewis and realize the incredible misstatement you have made.
Dissing Lewis because he endorses Clinton is just wrong. Accusing him of cowardice is a disgraceful and terrible lie, and I don't have to wait for the polls to tell me that.

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Bee — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:19:44 GMT

Clinton belong to moses generation and i am sure John Lewis belong to that circle as well. The cirlce of Venom Jordan political associates. They've done their part, and it is time for Joshua generation to lead American into the promise land.

My bible tells me about Moses work in Egypt but the work was finished by Joshua. He lead the isrealite into the promise land.

I'll suggest we borrow the same history and use it today. Obama is ready to lead my generation into promise land. I appreciate what John Lewis' generation did, but i trust Obama to finish their work. It is time to turn the page. I am ready for a new era of leadership.

I know John Lewis generation like the power so much but the time is now for Barack Obama generation to lead us into the new era of America. A new dawn of leadership is what we want in this nation. It is time to turn the page.

To achieve the

John Lewis endorses Clinton

mark, colorado — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:30:42 GMT

not one person in this country has yet voted for a candidate and we're all to simply crown HRC because some poll says she's our leader. give me a break. we'll make up our own minds, not blindly follow the endorsement of others or the mythical poll numbers.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Tuck, Realityville, Kansas — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:39:44 GMT

crystal, larry and company.

Do you really need to be told that Obamas paternal Grandparents aren't Americans? Neither was his dad?
he was raised in an all white family, saw his father only out of the country.
He's not the US defination of African American... he has no ties to that community as a child or a teen.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Lyn, MD — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:47:30 GMT

Many of you don't seem to have any idea, or care WHO John Lewis is. Those who are beneficiaries of Mr. Lewis' efforts have the most to be ashamed of.
Because someone has to do it;

Biography of John Lewis

Ok I counted to 10 first because we had a tentative truce.

How dare you preach to me or any other black person about the civil rights movement or what benefits were derived from it. If he were not supporting that overweight liar you would not give a flying banana who John Lewis was or what he did.

So don't be a Johnny come lately to the "MOVEMENT" and pretend to educate me or any other black person on who he is. I respect Lewis and his struggles but supporting Hillary does nothing to increase his long admirable record and for many who are to young to know about it MY reduce it...that was his call, I respect that.

Go to the Iraq /Iran site and support HER she needs it but don't come here preaching civil rights education. You are out of your element. How do I know you are not Black...easy?

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Lek — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:55:10 GMT

We get it Tuck,

Obama is an American, period. Who cares if is great grand parents are irish? So what? Obama is black american . Any thing else.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Larry, Toronto — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:00:29 GMT

So Tuck, what a big deal?

Obama is an American who tries to run for US President election. I don't think he is running for African American Union election.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

G. Mitchell, California — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:14:47 GMT

Independent at large.....you need to learn how to spell or use spell check!

John Lewis endorses Clinton

HMT-MI — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:18:10 GMT

if we cannot agree with african american,-------we should agree we are the ugly americans-------we prove it every day---just read blogs and message boards we hate each other and out-ugly one another,day in and day out.Bush the great uniter of hate

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Greg Jackson, Houston, TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:18:29 GMT

Van: Who are you to tell AA what they should think? I'm AA and don't have a clue in hell as to who Lewis is. He is not from my district. All I will worry about is the representative from my district. It sounds as though you are the one with the demonizing with your comments about the republican party. We have some idiots just as bad or worse in the Democratic party. We have to get past all of this partisan BS. Bush is not running so he is not one to waste your breathe on, because he is going to do what anyone in his position would {Do just what the hell he wants to do}. All politicians when put in that position will do the same. Anyone want to bet on that????

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Cherri, Lafayette, LA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:26:00 GMT

Does this always have to be a black or white issue? Who cares if Obama was "raised" by a white family? Who cares if a "black" leader endorses Clinton? What matters is the mess that needs to be cleaned up today. It's all about who can turn this country around and get us on the right path. We need to focus on the key points that will lead us to that person. Forget the Black/White thing.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:44:28 GMT

Ok I counted to 10 first because we had a tentative truce.

How dare you preach to me or any other black person about the civil rights movement or what benefits were derived from it. If he were not supporting that overweight liar you would not give a flying banana who John Lewis was or what he did.

Lyn, MD (Sent Friday, October 12, 2007 1:47 PM)

Lyn-

Are you serious? I have every right to have an opinion about John Lewis and the civil rights movement. You are way off base here. I have every right to say that those who try to minimize or insult Lewis, simply because he endorsed Clinton (One person said that Lewis had, "no balls"),especially if they are members of the generation that has benefited from the movement's triumphs.

I'm sure that you are no bigot Lyn, but to imply that a person has to be black to have the right to an opinion on this matter is an affront to the many whites who rode those buses, attended those sit-ins, braved the dogs and the hoses standing shoulder to shoulder with their brothers and sisters of color.
I, Lyn am over 50 and I was ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.

Most here don't reveal mush about themselves and that anonymity makes it easy to be cruel and insensitive, but you are taking your support of your candidate over the line here.

You have no right to take one sentence in my attempt to educate some who showed absolute disrespect for an American hero, calling him a coward and irrelevant, and you have no business trashing one of MY HEROES.

Please, if you ever want a civil dialog with me again, understand how wrong you are and how your implication is wrong.

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

ben r. washington, CA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:53:52 GMT

I guess this means that we "All" African Americans have to get in lockstep and vote blindly because a Civil Rights giant is endorsing her. AA vote with what I call a "blinded vengeance". We think in order to get back at the man, we have to vote Democrat. I have news for ya "The Democrats hasn't done jack to further promote the plight of the black man no more than the republicans." We get so caught up in the theatrics and motivational speeches that Democrats give that we forget to think before we vote. You have to examine everything, not just a hatred for Bush "most of you will hate the next president too". They get you focused on Bush and off of the real issues. If they can build up your hatred of Bush, then they can slide right through with that automatic vote.ie" Anybody but Bush" slogans etc. In order to be President, you need executive experience, ie Governor, etc. You can say what you want about Bush, but he is smarter than you or I, He won twice, irregardless of what you think, he did it however he had to. ALL politicians will do whatever it takes. Lastly blackfolk "Think before you vote" If you want to vote with the Republicans, do it. IT IS YOUR RIGHT to disagree with the established rule.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Ty, Dallas,TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:55:26 GMT

VAN-
"This idiocy that great civil rights leaders like John Lewis are not to be considered because of their age is nothing more than shameful. You are idiots, pure and simple. Stop demonizing your allies and focus on the real enemy, the sociopaths of the republican party!"

You are the idiot because I didn't say his age was the issue...Don't talk about the issue of the black community if you don't have to deal with it...John Lewis is out of touch with the issue that surround the CURRENT black YOUTH of America...THAT IS ASHAME...talk what you know...
Hillary continue's to Flip Flop her stances- so that makes her a so call "enemy"
I may be an idoit because I don't believe there is an enemy, Republican or Democrat, just people who are out of touch...just like you...

So all idiot's join me and let's support the leaders that stand behind their statements because they mean them...not because they sound good and may help get them elected...Van I wish you, Hill and Mr. Lewis, could vist some of the high schools that I work with and see the generation that John Lewis has forgot about!

Maybe you should run at least you have not flip flop like you goddess...

COME TO THE HOOD: DON'T SEND US POLLS AND MEDIA CLIPS
WE RISK OUR LIVES EVERYDAY TRYING TO MAKE A BETTER LIFE FOR THESE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN...
SEND MONEY TO THE KATRINA RELIEF FUND OR JENA 6...

OUR TROOP RISK THEIR LIVES...THEY DON"T NEED A FLIP FLOP LEADER CHANGING HER MIND LIKE THE WIND

John Lewis endorses Clinton

BajanLuv, Newport News, VA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:00:04 GMT

Van,

Please. This is not about civil rights. This is about calling in favors. Read the lastest update. he changed his mind after he got a call from Bill. He is not sincere about what he said. I love Bill--Hillary is not Bill.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Ty, Dallas,TX — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:01:03 GMT

Tuck-

You like Van don't have a clue about the black race...When people see him they see his color...all white people are not decendants of the same culture but society sees us by our skin color...you are not living in reality if you can't grasp that Reality...

Van-
Have you ask Hillary to change you into a black man so you can talk about this subject with since...you my friend is the idoit...easy to call people name

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Rick,ky — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:04:17 GMT

Van, get real, you are only promoting that fact because you're for hillary. We get it! We're you down there supporting the Jena-6, I seriously doudt it because you're not payed to be there, your payed to be here 24-7 spouting the greatness of hillary. Here's some news for ya, Most of America ain't buying what she's selling. With so many post ( mostly negative) about her Hypocrisy ( Bush-Lite)is it any wonder you're the only one brave enough to try & spin the obvious, She's the Inexperienced one, not Barrack.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Lyn, MD — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:21:08 GMT

You have no right to take one sentence in my attempt to educate some who showed absolute disrespect for an American hero, calling him a coward and irrelevant, and you have no business trashing one of MY HEROES.

Van

So don't be a Johnny come lately to the "MOVEMENT" and pretend to educate me or any other black person on who he is. I respect Lewis and his struggles but supporting Hillary does nothing to increase his long admirable record and for many who are to young to know about it MY reduce it...that was his call, I
respect that.

Lyn

Van please point out where I trashed Mr. Lewis.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Gary, Franklin, WI — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:22:30 GMT

Judge and comment upon John Lewis (including his endorsement of Hillary Clinton) not by the color or his skin, but by the content of his character.

His decision to endorse Clinton is a practical one. All Americans, regardless of race or background, will be much better off with a capable, forward looking President to undo the tragic results of the Bush legacy.

No politician is perfect, neither is any voter. What is critical is one's ability to learn and move on. John Lewis has stood on principle for his entire adult life and is an fine example of a politician who learns and moves on.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:02:14 GMT

I am disappointed in you Lyn. perhaps I expected more than I should have, but that was one lame response. Only in this universe would I be getting this kind of flak for DEFENDING a hero of the civil rights movement. I didn't come late to the movement, I was a part of it. Thanks for acknowledging that fact.

You say you didn't trash Mr.Lewis and I'll take you at your word, but you trashed me and attacked my right to comment, and your response is far from satisfactory.

I didn't, "lecture", anyone by posting Mr Lewis' bio, but it is obvious that a lecture wouldn't hurt some.

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

vanreuter, NY NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:05:43 GMT

Vanreuter gets off quoting Hillary's unscientific poll numbers. Vanreuter is the biggest f***ing loser on this blog. How dare he lecture people on the AA struggle for the sake of political expediency. Hill and Bill give two sh**s about the AA community and only look at it as commodity akin to Republicans and the evangelical community. All I've gotta say to Van is: F*CK YOU!!!

Real Democrat, CA (Sent Friday, October 12, 2007 3:45 PM)

We will only approve comments that are directly related to the blog, use appropriate language and are not attacking the comments of others.

Congratulations on making it through the stringent moderation of the interns at MSNBC.

Van

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Real Democrat, CA — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:38:22 GMT

Vanreuter is an idiot. He is Howard Wolfson's gimp.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

HARD FACT ? AZ — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:48:35 GMT

The poor Black sector of America is beaten down By the Washington Paper Hanging machine, It is running scared as the next President must give more to the welfare system for thei vote!! Do you think this ""ONE"" fat cat ""Has the voice of the total black Vote ??

Look at reality, Nothing is free! Washington Paper Hangers use this racial card every election, yet the blue collar and those who struggle each day are just a myth to Washington Paper Hangers! Clintons Bond is nothing more than a election ploy to serve the false impression.

So Vote Clinton, You will get $5000.00 for every kid you pump out and """" 18 """"" YEARS TO FEED , CLOTH , EDUCATE THIS CHILD """ ALL FOR $ 5000.00 BIG ONE'S !!!!! """THIS HAS TO BE THE MOST LUNATIC SELF SERVING AGENDA EVER PROMISED BY ANY PERSON SEEKING THE OFFICE AS PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY!

VOTE FOR A LUNATIC ""CLINTON"" !!!

P.S. While you eat at the Golden Arches,,""She dines on Steake and Lobster!!!

John Lewis endorses Clinton

john doe, rock hill, s.c. — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:17:20 GMT

It just goes to show how many political people the Clintons have in their back pocket. You wouldn't believe the stuff he has accumulated on so many people and the threats he poses to so many others. They are basically afraid of their lives.

John Lewis endorses Clinton

Mike Brittingham — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:51:09 GMT

Did this get lost in the archives? January 21, 1998, Vernon Jordan, a high-powered Washington lawyer and longtime friend of Clinton, said Lewinsky told him she did not have a sexual relationship with Clinton.

Jordan also flatly denied suggesting that Lewinsky lie about her relationship with the president. "I want to say absolutely and unequivocally that Ms. Lewinsky told me in no uncertain terms that she did not have a sexual relationship with the president. At no time did I ever say, suggest or intimate to her that she should lie," Jordan said in a statement to reporters.