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Phyllis Mystic, CT — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:59:44 GMT

Ferraro made a second statement today - not sure it is any better. http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_8533832

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Good for the Goose Mrs. Ferraro — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:01:35 GMT

If Hillary Clinton were not a Clinton and a woman, she would not be in contention either. She has virtually NO foreign policy experience and her only domestic policy experience was a disaster. She's a junior senator with no qualifications that would put her where she is other than the fact that she is Bill Clinton's wife.

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What? — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:02:34 GMT

WHY is it important to remember when she said it? Does that make it somehow acceptable? I don't get it?

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Stacy, Virginia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:03:16 GMT

Lets put this in Context. Should Spitzers wife run for Govenor now? She and Hillary have the exact same qualifications for their husbands jobs. Spitzers wife went to Harvard, has acted as first lady of NY with grace and intelligence. She is smart, and has watched her husband as Attorney General and Govenor. She has also been humiliated by her husband and stood by him. I really think she should be Govenor just as much as Hillary should be President.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:03:33 GMT

Perhaps Hillary will choose Rush Limbaugh for Vice President.

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patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:04:21 GMT

I don't see what the big deal is.

Again Obama crying foul when somebody tells it like it is.

Clinton 08

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twocanpete — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:05:05 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
It takes a real dunce to think that Obama is only where he's at because he's black. If that's the only requirement there ought to be at least a dozen 'black men' running for office! This arrogant old power-elite is starting to see that she and her kind are irrelevant and she is as mad as hades. Go get em' Barak!

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Seattle — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:06:43 GMT

Being "emotional" and being a loser does not make it OK to be a racist.

Hillary Clinton has failed to reject Ferraro's support and denounce her statements. Hillary Clinton is failing to live up to the standard she set for Barack Obama, which when his supporters have made ugly remarks, he has lived up to.

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DiverGirl — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:07:42 GMT

Gerry is a loser. She didn't get elected. She's another angry old woman who thinks the black man should wait his turn - just like Clinton. They are so 19th century. Crying old Grandmas - elect a Mother President because the black man is going to hurt you.

Get off the stage Gerry. Neither you or Hillary will ever get elected in YOUR state again. Obama almost took Brooklyn - 50-49. Next election he will win it - and all his supporters will remember what you said.

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Stacy, Virginia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:08:28 GMT

ANOTHER CONTEXT point.....

Sinbad went on the Bosnian trip that Hillary Clinton touts as foreign policy experience and has a great comment about how the only red phone moment was about where they should eat. He, Sheryl crowe and Hillary Clinton. So much for her experience. The witch behind the curtain is beginning to shrink.

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Very Disappointed — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:08:50 GMT

African Americans are not not voting for Hillary because she is white. We are voting for Obama because of his stances, policies, and his integrity. I attended one of his rallies, and I was very impressed with him. I looked around and there were people of all races and ethnic groups. Everyone appeared to be on the same page. It made me feel really really good. I am an African American with a graduate degree. I have attended luncheons, parties, and other social events with caucasian co-workers. but I never felt that there was a real connection. While I was at that Obama rally, for the first time I felt a real connection. It made me feel really good, and for the first time, I felt proud to be an American. I am not saying that I hate this country, that has never been the case, I just never felt that I was completely a part of it. I say this because it appears that white america is extending its hands to black america whole heartedly. I finally felt embraced. It was beginning to seem as though racism was dying out, and was not as bad as I thought. But after witnessing all that the Clintons have been doing and the comments on this blog, I guess I was wrong. And I say this with a sincere sad heart. I almost feel like crying. Black people have always voted for white people, but the moment we vote for another black person, it is called racism. Does that seem fair to you. Since white americans out number black americans, probably half of his votes are from blacks and the other half from whites when you look at the actual numbers. I guess I was bamboozled. I thought America was changing. But, I do want to thank the white americans who have seen past the color of our skin and see what we are truly capable of doing.

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Leon Gillette — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:09:21 GMT

When she ran for Vice President, the U.S. Geraldine Ferraro, a nondescript Representative with a husband with questionable business practices. So in keeping with the will of the people, Hillary Clinton should both DENOUNCE and REJECT Geraldine Ferraro's comment.

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Stacy, Virginia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:10:10 GMT

Look at KOS and read about how lucky Obama is to be a black man in todays politics. It will turn your stomach to see the blogs about how he should be killed and how the person could kill him. I knew there was prejudice in the world but just reading it made me sick to my stomach.

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bill dalton — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:10:26 GMT

grealdine ferraro, what a loser. hw bush was right, when he said, he kicked a little ass after their veep debate in 1984. little is the key word, she is a little person, just like patty,sd,ca.

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TJK, Hunt Valley, MD — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:13:24 GMT

Who cares what the actual timing was? That was a despicable, hateful, racist and sexist comment from Ferraro. So many Clinton surrogates have shed their scaly skin and revealed themselves to be their real reptilian selves. Ferraro is as cold blooded as the rest. Some of these surrogates need some hormone therapy. They are simply wacko!

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The Working Man's Man — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:17:20 GMT

When you think about it, the comment is so far off what Hillary has been saying all along "He's not fit to be Commander and Chief, He's just speeches. . ." No wonder Hillary didn't have a real problem with a racist comment.

However, I personally would want a working man like me to be president. Obama is a working man's man. Let me prove it---check out the record below.

Who's the best? Obama's the best. Take a look you sad Clintonites and you'll see that Obama did more in 8 months then most senators do in a lifetime of service. That's the kind of president I want working for me.

The following information gathered from the Library of Congress on the Legislative experience Junior Senator Hillary Clinton and Junior Senator Barack Obama. Please Feel free to check these records for yourself and draw your own conclusion.

Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term, which is 6 years and another year campaigning, has authored and passed 20 twenty pieces of legislation in her term of six years into law. These bills can be found at (wwwthomas.loc.gov). Senator Clinton has passed.

(1) Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site.
(2) Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month.
(3) Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
(4) Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall.
(5) Name courthouse after James L. Watson.
(6) Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea.
(7) Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(8) Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
(9) Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hamilton on the bicentennial of his death.
(10) Congratulate the Syracuse Univ. Orange Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(11) Congratulate the Le Moyne College Dolphins Men's Lacrosse Team on winning the championship.
(12) Establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program.
(13) Name post office after Sergeant Riayan A. Tejeda.
(14) Honor Shirley Chisholm for her service to the nation and express condolences on her death.
(15) Honor John J. Downing, Brian Fahey, and Harry Ford, firefighters who lost their lives on duty.

Only five of Clinton's bills are, more substantive.
(16) Extend period of unemployment assistance to victims of 9/11.
(17) Pay for city projects in response to 9/11
(18) Assist landmine victims in other countries.
(19) Assist family caregivers in accessing affordable respite care.
(20) Designate part of the National Forest System in Puerto Rico as protected in the wilderness preservation system.

She has a nice list, but note that these are The Fact's straight from the Senate Record; Therefore, it is not made up.

Now, It is time to post Senator Obama's record from the Library of Congress.I have to mention that Senator Obama's list is too substantive, one is coalesced to categorize. Since its alot, remember you can go to the Library of Congress website, and check it out yourself, but I am just summarizing his first 8 months.

During Senator Obama's first 8 eight months of elected service he sponsored over 820 bills.

He introduced 233 bills regarding healthcare reform,
125 bills on poverty and public assistance,
112 bills on crime fighting,
97 economic bills,
60 human rights and anti-discrimination bills,
21 ethics reform bills,
15 gun control,
6 veterans affairs and many others.
In his first year in the U.S. Senate, he authored 152 bills and co-sponsored another 427. These included:
(1)the Coburn-Obama Government Transparency Act of 2006 that became LAW,
(2)The Lugar-Obama Nuclear Non-proliferation and Conventional Weapons Threat Reduction Act that became LAW, (3)The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act that passed the Senate,
(4)The 2007 Government Ethics Bill that became LAW,
(5)The Protection Against Excessive Executive Compensation Bill that is in committee just to name a few.

In all since he entered the U.S. Senate, Senator Obama has written 890 bills and co-sponsored another 1096. An impressive record, for someone who supposedly has no legislative record. Read the facts and not emotion.

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:17:37 GMT

Perhaps Hillary would like Rush Limbaugh as Vice President.

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John Karanakes, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:20:54 GMT

I don't understand. Why is a racist remark more acceptable if you think you may be losing?

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s.berman, agoura hills, calif. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:21:00 GMT

And she's right. Can anyone honestly disagree with her statements??? Numbers dont lie.

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Jon, Reno, NV — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:21:28 GMT

Amazing! Ferraro was just as irrelevant in 1984 as she is in 2008.

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Ron Hussein Allen — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:22:38 GMT

It does not matter when she said what she said. She is a Democrat, isn't she? What good does it do to tear at fellow Demcorats? Does she know a thing about respect? It is like blaming Obama for Hillary's defeat even though she is losing because of her divisiveness and negativity. Obama is mostly responded to Hillary's senseless allegations, and for Geraldine to start using the race card to ask Hillary's polarizing force is an outrageous act.
Geraldine and Hillary are both stupid politicians who should never be role models for aspiring women politicians unelss they cease their deliebrate use of divisive and ugly political tactics that will only increase America's poisonous partisanship.
I am glad Geraldine never had the success of becoming a woman vice president.

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Sharon Smith, Portland, OR — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:26:18 GMT

Did reporter Jim Farber say why the newspaper waited over a week to report Ferraro's comments? If it had come out sooner, it might have changed the outcome on March 4th--Senator Clinton's campaign might indeed have "gone under." It would've saved a lot of grief, in other words. Please let us know their reasoning.

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Dave, Evergreen CO — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:26:56 GMT

It's ironic because Geraldine Ferraro would never have been nominated as VP in 84 had she not been a woman. If she hadn't been nominated no one would be listening to her now. And Hillary Clinton never would have made it this far if she wasn't the wife of Bill Clinton.

History disagrees with Ferraro. An African American has never run for National office, only three have been elected in history to the US Senate and only two have been elected Govenor of their states. Contrast that to the number of women US Senators or Govenors. Those numbers are still pathetic but are much higher.

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Andre Kaz — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:29:04 GMT

Barrack Obama is like "Drizzt Do Urden" from the R.A. Salvatore Best Selling Book Series. He lives, stoically, by his principles--which guide the direction of his words, action, and life.

Go Drizzt--Go Obama.

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okay — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:29:30 GMT

Oh I get it, it's okay to be sexist/racist if you're about to lose an election? Yeah, makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for the context.

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Class — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:30:51 GMT

Hillary, don't be a MONSTER! DENOUNCE and REJECT Geraldine Ferraro's comment.

Obama has so much more class that Hillary.

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Judi, Pueblo, CO — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:31:26 GMT

It does not matter when such a remark is made, it is offensive at any time. This is simply another attempt to diminish Senator Obama's candidacy and his impact on the American electorate. As the Obama campaign rightly points out, this is exactly the sort of politics that makes people tune out. These grade school playground antics have been outgrown by those of us working for a living and finding ways to work together and get along, and frankly I cannot believe we are setting the example for our so-called leaders, instead of the other way around.

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Enri, San Diego, Ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:31:28 GMT

To everyone reading this. We should be proud to be Americans, not any color just Americans. This country was built on a constitution that all are created equal and we should live on that. We really have to lose the immature shallow thinking for those who like to throw stones and live in glass houses. I as a woman had great respect for our former First Lady and now Sen Clinton but as time goes on she shows a side that is only self forfilling first and the people second because if she had the American people in mind first she would know not to be throwing or have her people throwing vicious attacks at her opponent and destroying the Democratic party. There is a time to choose your battles wisely. Each time she tries these attacks it only boomerangs back to her. Everyone bring their own idividual experience to the table and each has strong points but over all I feel that Sen Obama has the countries best interest in mind where as Sen Clinton paints the picture she has her own interest in mind first then the people.

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Anti Reaganess, Columbus Georgia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:33:47 GMT

OMG!!

It's been way over due, that someone finally has the balls, to say what everyone else knows, but won't even dare think, for fear some left wing guilt ridden liberals or blacks would hear....

That Barack Obama would not be where he is at today if he was not black. He gets 9/10 black votes, anywhere else except this would be viewed as extreme racism.

But not by the above groups, they define, own, and decide what's racism. That includes the 3:00am phone call... That ran in Texas and Ohio, Chris Matthews, says it's racism.... A quote right out of his mouth...

Bill Clinton saying the word "fairy tale" is racism. Hillary Clinton saying President LBJ, made some pro AA laws is racism.

Saying Jesse Jackson won South Carolina twice is racism....

The hypocrisy rages and no one is willing to say a word because the yellow belly spineless pundits and politicians ram it down our throats.

It's just time to speak the truth.....

The black vote has carried him, he has got a lot of other votes, but the bottom line is he would have been dead in the water by now if he did not get 9/10 of AA votes. That's just the way it is. You can't change it. The numbers are not lying, only the pundits and politicians are....

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patty,sd,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:34:37 GMT

Obama stop crying what part of what she said isn't true?

Get her in trouble she is speaking the truth.She is calling me a black man.

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David, Charlotte, NC — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:37:34 GMT

Patty said "I don't see what the big deal is...."
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Of course not, you're a proud member of Clinton's uneducated demographic.

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Stewart, Bethesda, MD — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:38:06 GMT

obama let me be absolutely CLEAR.....
I WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOU.
YOU ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT.
I WILL RATHER VOTE FOR GEORGE BUSH DOG BARNEY.

You are so presumptuous to think we who supports Hillary will automatically vote for you. ...WRONG.

So keep playing your only strong political point, which is, THE RACE CARD.

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mike — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:38:13 GMT

Why should she denounce an comment by one of her supporters. with her backstabbling, lack of morals and underhanded type of politics if she speaks out against this would make her look respectable and this is not one of her traits. so she should keep being herself no matter which one of her 4 or 5 personalities that show up that day.

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Rene, St. Louis, Mo. — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:39:16 GMT

While I'm curious how Ms. Ferraro either have been so careless or stupid, I'm equally curious why the reporter waited so long to file the story. Since he was getting the story from "the horses mouth" he couldn't have been checking his facts.

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Shtuey — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:42:04 GMT

Hey Stacy from VA, I'll see your Sinbad, and raise you a Richard Holbrooke:

Statement of Richard Holbrooke, architect of the Dayton Accords, and former permanent representative to the United Nations.

“It was dire in May 1999 when Hillary Clinton arrived in Macedonia. The government of Macedonia had slowed the flow of refugees from Kosovo to a trickle. After visiting refugees and gaining a first-hand assessment of the situation, the First Lady had intense talks with President Gligorov and Prime Minister Georgievski. In these talks, one in the Presidential Palace, another in the residence of the American Ambassador, Christopher Hill, Mrs. Clinton pressed the Macedonian government to fully open the border so that Kosovar Albanian refugees could flee the war zone to safety. She also committed herself to work with the government and people of Macedonia who also faced an emergency because of the threat to their own safety and stability. Hillary Clinton promised to take action to help the Macedonian economy. Returning to Washington, she pressed hard in the administration for action to support the Macedonians. She even contacted American business executives to ensure that American textile contracts in Macedonia were not canceled. There is no doubt in my mind, nor in the minds of those people I worked with in the Balkans at the time – that her intense efforts resulted in easing a crisis of significant dimensions and contributed to saving many lives.”

So much for Sinbad.

And I suppose you don't think she did anything in Northern Ireland either. Take a moment to educate yourself with the facts instead of Obama camp spin for a change:

Hillary traveled to Northern Ireland seven times between 1995 and 2004, and gave what Northern Irish leader and Nobel Laureate John Hume recently described as “decisive support” to the peace process in Northern Ireland. She focused especially on encouraging the emergence of women in the political process. In addition, Hillary's work at the grass roots and behind-the-scenes helped cultivate the conditions necessary for the peace to take hold and last.

As political leaders on all sides of the process have attested, Hillary made important contributions in a wide variety of ways. She made private calls to the negotiating parties on all sides and at all levels to encourage them towards peace. She gave advice and technical assistance to Northern Ireland leaders on a range of governance issues. She used the bully pulpit to inspire and to challenge at a major address in 1998 before leaders from the contending sides.

In 1998 under the auspices of the U.S.-led Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, established by Hillary and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright the previous year – Hillary brought together 400 women in Belfast, Northern Ireland to foster their rise to prominence and leadership and to ensure that their success helped support peace. She met with community workers and with women politicians in Northern Ireland to encourage them to take on a larger role. She carried a pledge to the government of Ireland that the United States would remain a partner in the peace process.

Senator George Mitchell said that “She was very much involved in encouraging the emergence of women in the political process in Northern Ireland, which was a significant factor in ultimately getting an agreement.”

Hillary’s efforts have continued as Senator. She visited the Republic of Ireland on her first trip during her Senate term, and Northern Ireland on her second trip, where she spoke with all of the major leaders in Northern Ireland.

Every year, she meets with the Taoiseach and other party leaders from Ireland. She continues to take calls from all parties to provide help behind the scenes and to keep the process moving forward. And she has held meetings in her office at the request of Northern Irish officials on job creation, trade, agriculture, autism, policing, economic development – and of course reconciliation.

In December 2007, when Martin McGuiness and Ian Paisley were in Washington, they met with President Bush and Hillary, thanking Hillary for her contribution to the peace process.

Testimonials:

Statement from John Hume former MP MEP, founder of the SDLP and an architect of the Good Friday Agreement. He is the only person to win the Nobel Prize for Peace, the Ghandi Peace Award and the Martin Luther King Peace Prize.

“I am quite surprised that anyone would suggest that Hillary Clinton did not perform important foreign policy work as First Lady. I can state from firsthand experience that she played a positive role for over a decade in helping to bring peace to Northern Ireland.

She visited Northern Ireland, met with very many people and gave very decisive support to the peace process. There is no doubt that the people of Northern Ireland think very positively of Hillary Clinton’s support for our peace process, due to her visits to Northern Ireland and her meetings with so many people. In private she made countless calls and contacts, speaking to leaders and opinion makers on all sides, urging them to keep moving forward.

Anyone criticizing her foreign policy involvement should look at her very active and positive approach to Northern Ireland and speak with the people of Northern Ireland who have the highest regard for her and are very grateful for her very active support for our peace process.”

Inez McCormack, first female president of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions:

"Hillary Clinton took risks for peace in asking me and others to bring women and communities from both traditions to affirm their capacity to work for common purpose and to assert, when there was no public dialogue which supported it, that working for common purpose on the basis of mutual respect was the core of effective peace building. She used her immense influence to give women like me space to develop this work and validated it every step of the way. This approach is now taken for granted bit it wasn't then. She told us that if we take risks for peace, she would stay with us on that journey. In my experience, it took hard work, attention to detail and a commitment of time and energy which she delivered steadily and where it was needed over the last decade."
Baroness May Blood of the House of Lords, who worked for many years as a community leader in Shankill area of West Belfast

"The First Lady sent the message that the work and influence that grassroots women were undertaking within their communities was just as important as anything else that was taking place. I witnessed her building new confidence in women at the grassroots level and their statue grew within Northern Ireland as a consequence. All of a sudden they were being taken more seriously. The message we were also told by Hillary Clinton was that this work needed a political focus."

Geraldine McAteer, Chief Executive of West Belfast Partnership Board

"As First Lady, Hillary Clinton was extremely supportive of the peace process in Northern Ireland, and in particular, of the women who live here. In her visits during the peace process negotiations she met with women from a range of backgrounds and she recognized there was a real need to strengthen and support the voices of women in the post conflict context and get the needs of women and communities to the forefront of the new political agenda. She recognized that this would be best done through building the skillls of women here. Through her Vital Voices Conference in September 1998, I and others were able to develop our skills for the betterment of our communities."

News reports:

2007: Hillary honored for her work on the Northern Ireland Peace process. Irish American Magazine named Hillary “Person of the Year”, celebrating “her work on the Northern Ireland peace process”. [Irish American Magazine, April/May 07]

2007: Hillary met with Irish leaders who wanted to 'pay their respects to Hillary' for her work on behalf of peace in Northern Ireland. Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley recently traveled to Washington on behalf of the fledging Northern Ireland government, and they specifically requested two personal meetings: one with President George W. Bush and one with Senator Hillary Clinton. They wanted to “pay their respects to Hillary” for her long and varied role in promoting and working for peace in Northern Ireland. [Guardian, December 8, 2007].

As McGuinness put it, “these are wonderfully exciting times for all of us back home, not least because of the contributions made by President Clinton and Mrs. Clinton.” [AP, December 7, 2007].

1999: Northern Ireland Secretary: ‘Hillary is one of the essential reasons’ Ireland had peace. An August 1999 issue of Talk Magazine quotes Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam: "Hillary is one of the essential reasons we've had 18 months of relative peace. Without her we would have no economic boom."

1999: Hillary made frequent trips to Northern Ireland where she was 'not just in the humdrum affairs of state…but in the nitty gritty of the political scene' “A few years back the notion of an American First Lady speaking out on any aspect of life in Northern Ireland would have been taboo. Now it is accepted that not just this First Lady but also her husband make frequent trips to the North, and that they become involved not just in the humdrum affairs of state such as opening a new training center or mouthing niceties at a conference, but in the nitty gritty of the political scene too." [Irish Voice, May 25, 1999]

So, what was that about Sinbad?

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jon doe — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:42:35 GMT

I agree with ferraro

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Lin Lo — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:44:15 GMT

This is getting too ridiculous. Geraldine Ferraro needs to keep her big ignorant mouth shut. Here's the latest from Ben Smith at Politico:

Ferraro, again: "Attacking me because I'm white"

Ferraro calls the Daily Breeze back, and re-iterates the Clinton's campaign's allegation that Obama is playing the race card.

"Any time anybody does anything that in any way pulls this campaign down and says let's address reality and the problems we're facing in this world, you're accused of being racist, so you have to shut up," Ferraro said. "Racism works in two different directions. I really think they're attacking me because I'm white. How's that?"

WHAT? She is too stupid to believe. No one is buying it Geraldine. This is even worse, she seems to be saying that all Obama supporters are black? I'm a 49 year old white woman, and I'll say it to your face, it's not because you're white, it's because of the stupid bigoted things that come out of your mouth. I used to respect you. No more.

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Rob, Philadelphia — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:44:50 GMT

As someone else noted above, I'm not seeing the relevance of the timing of this interview. Could you please explain a bit more why something that would otherwise be offensive and racist isn't, simply because it was uttered when Ferraro thought her candidate was going to lose?

Either it is offensive or it isn't. Please expand on this point. Thanks.

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Gerry, Vancouver, Canada — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:45:13 GMT

I am shocked that Hillary would not reject and denounce Geraldine Ferarro. The spin by Mrs. Clinton and her surrogates is shameful
I recall when President Clinton lied to the nation and the world about his relationship with Monica, there was Hillary blaming a right wing conspiracy for the problem.
It seems truth and honor has no relevance in the world of Hillary Clinton.
I fear the words of Samantha Power about Hillary's character may come to haunt the US and the rest of the world for years to come
And talking about words, what was it Barbara Bush said about Geraldine Ferarro?

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rodeo, ellensburg, wa — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:45:39 GMT

As a first-gen feminist who earned her success I find these comments appalling. Hillary should treat Geraldine Ferraro as she would anybody (any color, either sex) in her campaign that makes uncalled-for and disrespectful remarks. The fact that she was not IMMEDIATELY removed from the Clinton campaign speaks volumes.
I do not want this woman representing American values here or anywhere else.

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Gerald, Texas — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:46:27 GMT

Making a comment such as Ferraro's because the Clinton Campaign was "about to under" is immaterial and offers NO relevant context whatsoever. Intelligent, reasonable-thinking people of ALL races reject comments such as these.

A tremendous irony is that Ferraro's fame comes from being the first female VP Nominee. Most, at the time , believed she was qualified and considered it unfortunate that she was unable to realize a significant accomplishment.

If "experience" TRULY does matter, it seems that Clinton and her surrogates would immediately recognize the same.

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The Eagle Spirit Terre Haute, Indiana — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:46:56 GMT

Farro should bend over in front of a mirror and look at her back side bet she has black in her

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nuanced — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:47:08 GMT

"Ferraro made a second statement today - not sure it is any better. http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_8533832"
Phyllis Mystic, CT

-- Phyllis, thanks for that link. It is a real eye opener. No it is not better, it is shocking! But she does re-inforce why I first decided to lean toward Obama which is that it is harder to get a woman elected; I agree with that. I want the candidate who can win in November. I would have prefered John Edwards but given the choices I know Obama has the better chance of winning. I don't think the melanin challenged voters support Obama because he is melanin endowed but in spite of it. It is just crazy to say that is why he is getting votes.

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Carl, Las Vegas, NV — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:47:11 GMT

Much of this nomination battle is a generational shift, as evidenced by the strong support by X-ers and Milleniums up their mid-40's; and support for Hillary from the boomers and silents. Barack is an early wave X-er (1961) as defined by Strauss and Howe.

Ferraro's statement is just another example of Identity Politics; and its something I have seen often. They are oblivious to the notion that this may be generational, and more importantly, by generations that did not grow up in a 'black and white' world. We just dont see those racial or gender lines the way older generations lived them.

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Joyce St. Helen, MI — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:47:32 GMT

Just like Hillary....Geraldine is an embarrassment
to women and to this country!!

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Kelly, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:47:52 GMT

You're not alone Very Disappointed. I for one am beyond tired of being told I'm voting for Barack Obama because I'm black. Is that the same spiel doled out to the white voters that aren't voting for Hillary for any other reason than the color of her skin (and don't get me started on the uterus connection she plays at every angle)?

I resent people telling me I'm voting for the one truly presidential candidate in this race because we are half of the same background while those snearing about it are the same ones barely able to hide their racist tendencies and raw fear that they may be wrong and that a man with an African heritage may well be the ruler of the land very soon so get this this "I'm voting for Hillary. She's the most qualified and experienced candidate" yap? Seems to me Bill's wife was clearly exposed first thing this morning on her "experience". Why not gnaw on that for a while and then explain why so many people who aren't black have put Obama in the lead when this should have been a done deal on Super Tuesday.

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Sheila, Chicago — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:48:16 GMT

And why did the Daily Breeze hold the article for 8 days before publishing it?

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John, Santa Cruz, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:48:57 GMT

Clinton's hypocrisy is astonishing. She demands that Obama "denounce and reject" Farrakhan’s racist comments (“denounce” just wasn't quite enough for her). She is horrified that Powers calls her a monster (a charge that seems more and more true as the campaign goes on). But, as for Ferraro, well, "can't we all just agree to disagree"?

Both McCain and Obama have shown the leadership to stand up and strongly denounce the racist garbage from some of their supporters, and if Clinton won't, it just shows me what a weasel she really is. I started this season out thrilled that we had two exciting Democratic candidates, and I was certain that I would vote for whichever one won the nomination, but this is the event that pushes me, personally, over the top. I can't put my mark by her name. I just can't.

And for patty,sd,ca (Sent Tuesday, March 11, 2008 6:04 PM) who says "Again Obama crying foul when somebody tells it like it is", GET REAL.

WHO BUT AN ABSOLUTE IDIOT WOULD CLAIM THAT BEING A BLACK MAN IN THIS SOCIETY IS AN ADVANTAGE.

It particularly galls me to hear a rich, privileged, white woman like Ferraro whine about it. She doesn't have a clue. And now she has responded to the controversy over her comments that (if you can believe this) people are just attacking her because she’s white!!! I'm ashamed that I voted for her for VP.

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A Charles, LA, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:49:07 GMT

Hillary is just a political operator. She stands for nothing and no one. She even takes money from firms charged with blatant sexual discrimination $170,000.

Susan Power was right. Bring back Susan Power!

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spd — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:49:09 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro?

Oh good lord, that appears to be the move of the truly desperate.

Is HRC claiming her experience as well. Last I remember it was a landslide....

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Sheila, Chicago — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:50:12 GMT

And why did the Daily Breeze hold the article for 8 days before publishing it?

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Wheeler, Los Angeles, Ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:50:38 GMT

Why does the context matter at all? What is the logic: racist comments are okay if you think you're going to lose?

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Chris Hanover NH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:51:15 GMT

With support like this who needs democrats in any office! Maybe Ferraro has memory loss! Isn't Spitzer a white man? Comments like this makes me never want to vote for a woman! I will be registering republican if Clinton gets nominated! Clinton and Ferraro would make a good team, in hell! I think Ferraro has been doing too many of her sons drugs!

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b taylor — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:51:45 GMT

She has to go now. Period. This a much uglier and clear cut case than the S. Powers dust up.
Is Hillary reluctant to pull the plug because it will anger many of those older, white women that she needs to hang on?

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Brian — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:53:04 GMT

The question that needs to be asked then is why did the paper hold onto the story until after the big primary day? This is unexcusable and not the first time this election season where a newspaper did not print the story as it occurred (see for NY Times on McCain Lobbyist friend for one example).

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Ted in Chicago — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:53:26 GMT

Very Dissapointed - Please see the other side

Your comment - African Americans are not not voting for Hillary because she is white. We are voting for Obama because of his stances, policies, and his integrity

I agree in half. I do not think (do not want to believe RE DEMS that) many are voting AGAINST anyone due to their sex or color. Lets say 5% will never vote for a woman and 5% will not vote for an African American. That is progress from 40 years ago.

But I differ on the current YES voting. HRC gets about 1.5:1 with Women - about 2:1 with Latinos - etc. So much for BO or HRC is demographics - the Dunkin Donuts vs Starbucks - the Volvo vs the Taurus etc. but but - the best anyone does on demographics- other then the Black vote is 2:1 ... based on policies experience personality whatever NO candidate carries any size shape sex color sexual persuasion right handed or left handed more then 2:1

Yet the ONE single only demographic that is more poweful is Black voting for B.O.

In that context - the rest of the world's behavior for both candidates --- NOTHING can explain the Black vote ratio of 8:1 for BO then Blacks are voting for a Black (who of course is qualified and intelligent and articulate -as are both of them and both are liberal etc. - One Harvard One Yale etc.)

Why does any one deny that race is a factor in who some people vote for. Whites are used to multiple candidates and its hard to say whites vote for whites
-- it is not happening here and seldom does anymore (see New Orleans and its new Mayor etc) Yes there are asshole bigots who do not vote for non whites
but that is the 5% above in the DEM primaries.

Why is it wrong to say Blacks are allowing race NOT just qualifications to influence their vote. Maybe that is good?

If one does not accept that idea - at least to discuss - then what is left - do we say Black people are inferior or superior or that they hear differently then ANY other group supporting ANY candidate --- 8:1 is a racial vote. It may be understandable - it may be payback time - it may be correct - it may be needed affirmative action - it may be UNdemocratic - but it is racially motivated --to deny that as a starting fact for a good discussion is to deny reality
Now the way GF said it sucks - but is it time in a calm mature way to have this on the table and face it - it is the 800LB gorilla in the room that everyone has been ignoring for fear of being called racist. That in and of itself is racist I imagine

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Kirk D. Monroe Jr., Baltimore, MD — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:54:42 GMT

The thing that I don't quite understand is that when Louis Farrakhan wanted to endorse Barack Obama the country was in an uproar. Due to Farrakhan's stance on race, especially his contempt for Judaism, it was expected that Barack Obama would reject this endorcement. Now that Ferraro is minimalizing the suucess of Obama, on the grounds of race, it is fine within the party. Why is Hillary Clinton not rejecting this woman's endorcement? By standing by this woman Clinton is in essence condoning everything this woman stands for. Therefore, a vote for Clinton is a vote for RACISM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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J.K. Bowman — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:54:53 GMT

Can you imagine the outcry if this comment had come from Haley Barbour? The political cover being given Geraldine Ferraro is really quite amazing.

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enough is enough — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:55:32 GMT

As long as Obama camp does not put an end to the dirty politics played by and/or on behalf of the Clinton camp we will be hearing more and more of these comments. What is this double standard that we are watching day after day; yet another Clinton supporter makes a racist remark and no one cries foul and asks for the end of Clinton's alliance with her, only days after Obama's adviser was asked to be fired after a very honest remark.

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KNH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:56:30 GMT

I just checked the election map on the New York Times site, and moused-over each state. In states where Clinton won, it was usually by single digit margins and a few by low double digits, the only exception being Arkansas.

Whereas Obama won most of his states by 38%, 46% and Hawaii by 51%. So to Mrs. Clinton's argument that she's won the big states: yeah, barely. And he's won twice as many "small" states.

It's not just the math anymore, it's the reality. The Clintons can play their desperation game - throw out everything they can and hope something sticks.

Probably not. She's lost the delegate count, the popular vote, the number of wins. To think superdelegates can wave a magic wand and save her seems unlikely.

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LEELER,FL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:58:06 GMT

OBAMA CAMP CAN NEVER HANDLE THE TRUTH
INSTEAD THEY HAVE TOO CRY RACISM...
TO KEEP YOUR ATTENTION OFF THE REAL ISSUES

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Iowan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:00:08 GMT

ABove post about Billary only being in this race AND a Senator because she is a CLINTON is dead on!!!!

This woman would not be ANYwhere near the WHite House had it not been for ol SLick Willy. Barack Obama doesn't have anyones coattails to ride on, or anyone elses experience to claim as their own.

Ferrero is just a BITTER OLD HAG! Right up Billary's alley.

And maybe. just maybe, the AA are flocking to Obama because of all of the DISGUSTING, OFFENSIVE, FILTH that has been flying out of the mouth of Billary and the doushbags in her camp. They were driven AWAY from her because she is a fool and a liar.

Obama 08

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Chris, Quincy IL — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:00:11 GMT

Pathetic comments for a woman who is supposed to possess a higher level of inteligence. But, having said that, I'm thrilled when the media attributes such comments to a Hillary supporter. It's a daily reminder of the kind of "schtick" the Clinton's live by. One more reason why we as Americans want the kind of positive change that Senator Obama is leading us into.

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(John Doe — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:02:36 GMT

She is telling the truth........and Obama wants to cry racism. He and his frowning wife are the racist.

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CJ, Newark, NJ — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:04:10 GMT

That is a very important question is why he did hold onto the story after the Ohio and Texas primaries! That is very disturbing that this reporter would hold onto this story for over almost two weeks. What happen to reporting the news as it happens.

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nuanced — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:06:11 GMT

Very Disappointed,

I am so sorry for you. I am saddened that the Clinton campaign has seen fit to make us all feel bad and be reminded of the racism and sexism in America.

fear, despair or hope -- our choices in this election.

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Anthony, San Diego, Ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:06:27 GMT

Ms. Geraldine Ferraro I guess has forgotten that Sen Obama's mother is white and that he was also raised by his mother so it shows the stupidity of her remarks. I am glad Sen Obamas mother had the maturity to not be so shallow in her thinking. So since Sen Obama is a product of interacial relationship the world gets the best of both sides and not just one.

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Linda Mau, Roeland Park, KS — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:07:32 GMT

March 11
Talking about Ferraro remarks on Obama decried - Barack Obama News- msnbc.com
TUCKER!

You don't get it do you? Yes people have the right to say anything they like because of free speech. Yet, be factual is all I ask. Lincoln, one year in Congress before he ran...... did he win because he was a white man given the qualifications or lack their of. Hey let's get into this century. John Edwards, with his qualification on his first run for the Presidency. Check the records before as you said on your show today "stupid comments" come out of your mouth. Please remember, although many in the Clinton campaign want you to forget, Hilary had the black vote at the beginning of this campaign. You, the media were asking was the man, Barack Obama 'black enough'. Mr. Obama, became stronger and worked hard to earn the black vote, now he has it and Ms. Ferraro's comments are okay, alright to say. I was a delegate to the New York convention on the Dukakis/Ferraro ticket. Supported her through out her career. However, her comments today were inappropriate, inaccurate, and totally out of line. In the words of Hilary Clinton, the Clinton camp needs to "denounce and reject" Ms. Ferraro and she should be asked to leave the campaign.

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nuanced — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:10:14 GMT

Please Superdelegates, step in NOW and put an end to this long national nightmare.

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Robert Ford, Reno, NV — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:10:28 GMT

Obama would not be where he is if he was not black and he sure as hell would not be getting 80% of the black vote if he was not black. He hasn't ever done anything except serve 2 years in the senate, and speak out against the Iraq war. McCain and the Republicans will beat him soundly before it is over, thanks to the Obama true believers. What they are doing is an act of faith, because he sure hasn't done anything to warrant all the excitement.

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twocanpete — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:17:25 GMT

http://twocanpete.blogspot.com
Have Gerry and HRC forgotten that Obama won Iowa which has over 97% white with maybe 1% to 2% of population being black. This guy was filling auditoriums while Hillary was pushing crowds into hallways to make the turnout look bigger and asking questions from plants.

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GO OBAMA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:18:12 GMT

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Ferraro playing the RACE CARD is another pathetic example of Clinton Politics ... Old, Tired & Losing.
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Robert Ford, Reno, NV — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:24:27 GMT

To: Working Man's Man: So why isn't he talking about all the bills he passed instead of using all the flowery rhetoric about change? If he has done all of that, he ought to let people know about it.

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RS in Calif — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:29:32 GMT

I believe Obama or Clinton would be a good president, but reading through these comments it is absurd to not recognize the hate expressed here by so many. I find myself asking if those expressing these comments are truely Obama supporters or merely Clinton haters. Each candidate offers so many positives and all you can do is deride her.

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Grant, Centerville, Utah — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:29:53 GMT

I wish Michelle Obama were running then I could vote for her. Anybody but Hillary (or Geraldine). Get a clue. We are trying to move beyond race and gender and all other irrelevant division in our search for quality. Hope is not yet dead no matter how hard the fearful fight in their tragic rear-guard action. Vote for Hope. Vote Obama!

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Mike Rincon, Bernalillo, NM — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:30:03 GMT

I think - all things being equal - Americans are more likely to vote for a women President than a Black male President. Now, in this race all things aren't equal...Clinton has so many negatives that she will be hardpressed to get the nomination. Obama is relatively unknown but he has not created a lot of controversy so he is seen as electable. Now, how easy is it going to be for an elderly white male get enough votes to become President? John McCain is no Ronald Reagan!!!

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A Charles, LA, CA — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:34:08 GMT

I really she this is old thinking vs new thinking. She thinks she can inject race & the public is too dumb to notice. Just like Hillary, she's too great to have made a mistake. Well the most powerful woman in the world disagrees with these tactics. Nancy Pelosi: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/11/pelosi-joint-ticket-impossible/

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Max Wade, Minneapolis, MN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:34:26 GMT

A strong case can be made that Obama would have risen just as fast, and possibly faster, had he been white -- contrary to Ferraro's moronic statement. People forget that Obama's 46, not 36. He's got every bit as much raw brain power as Bill Clinton, and, I would argue, more skill as a speaker and "stumper" than Bill had as a candidate. Bill was a year younger than Obama when Bill first ran. White guys with Obama's talents are often recruited for statewide offices as entry-level elected positions, not state legislature positions. Had he been a white Harvard Law Review president with oratorical skills to die for, his trajectory might have been state attorney general (Bill's first elected office), then governor, then presidential candidate. Obama had to start his electoral career in a state senate district with a high African American population, because no money people would bet on a black statewide candidate. People often forget the stunning fact that, since Reconstruction, only 3 blacks have been elected to governorships and only 3 blacks have been elected to the US Senate. So please stop stoking race resentment, Ms. Ferraro. You have become a monster.

Here is her radio interview where she lashes out at Obama, it is MUCH WORSE than how it reads:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqL_sm0J8jc

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ECSR, HOUSTON,TX — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:42:01 GMT

PLEASE LETS KEEP THINGS(PEOPLE) IN ITS ACTUAL PLACE!
OBAMA ISN'T CRYING FOUL! REALLY THIS IS A CAMPAIGN AND SOME PLAY ON THE HIGH ROAD(LET'S MAKE CHANGE) AND OTHERS TAKE THE LOW ROAD(ONCE A BAD COMMENT IS MADE, OH I HAD NO IDEA THAT WAS GOING TO BE SAID. BEFORE YOU ALLOW SOMEONE TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF YOUR CAMPAIGN PLEASE DO BACK GROUND CHECK ON THEIR VIEWS.

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Mike Conley, Minneapolis, MN — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:44:56 GMT

The irony is that Geraldine Ferraro was a token candidate when she was the VP pick. She had accomplished little and her only qualification was her gender. She proved to be a very weak candidate with a scandal in the closet.
Barack is a gifted politician, speaker, and leader. Anyone who has seen him in person realizes that he has rare gifts. Ive seen Bill Clinton and Barack and Bill does not have the eloquence, charisma, and integrity of Barack. So if Obama is black, white, Latino, or any ethnic background he stands out because of the tremendous gifts he has. And unlike many in America today he's never cashed in on his talents- he's devoted himself to service as a community organizer, state legislator, and now US Senator. When you graduate from Harvard law as Editor of the Law Review and turn down the big bucks as a corporate lawyer, that says a lot about your character. Character is what we need in the White House. These are the reasons Barack is where he is, ahead of Hillary.

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jacob, los angeles, california — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:45:31 GMT

the HUTSPA of the clintons campaign spinning everything opposite from the truth, is really an insult to the intelligence of the american people. if anything, its fair to say that obama got to where he is DESPITE him being an african american, thanks to the more evolved and progressive portion of the american people, (the blacks are less then 10% of the dmocratic primery voters), clinton on the other hand got to where she is BECAUSE her being a female, thanks to the voting power of women (about 60% of democratic primary voters) and the big name recognition as the wife of a president.

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fairness — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:49:46 GMT

I just heard the original tape of the Gibson show where she spoke. She was later interviewed for a news article. This is one of those situations where you can't take just one sentence; you needed to hear the whole discussion. She was speaking about his experience and substance and that no other candidate would be considered viable with his resume. She is also being interviewed now. She is pointing out what many have felt. You can't question anything about Obama or his campaign yells racism. She pointed out that he is "lucky" in that the times have changed. She did not say "he's lucky to be a black man." She also pointed out that Axelrod called her racist today but that he hasn't minded asking her to come and speak in support of other minority candidates he has managed. I hope you all get a chance to hear the interview in its entirety. However, I don't know that some are open to listening to the truth/

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Linda Leary Hampton Beach NH — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:53:27 GMT

I don't agree with Ferarro its not because he's black its because of the insurance that Hillary has compared to Obama and the issue on Iraq war that Hillary voted for the war and Obama didn't and also that Hillary didn't leave her husband .

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Lyn, MD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:19 GMT

Hillary Clinton is just an empty rhetoric-talking pantsuit. She is all about speeches, no action.

If she can't take the little bit of heat Obama is throwing at her, I guess she'll fall apart when the Republicans tear into her. She should just quit now.

She has only gotten this far because of whom she is married to. All she does is whine. She forgot to reject and denounce Ferraro's racist statement.

When will this nightmare of a campaign end?

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Lyn, MD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:04:19 GMT

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Whitey Dem — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:06:45 GMT

I am glad the Whites in the Democrat party are finally telling the blacks they better know their place.

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mark, cespool of democrats in southern california — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:08:29 GMT

Racism as defined by Websters...
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.

Racism defined by websters.

How are Ferraro's comments racist?

You silly liberals project your own racist ideas into whatever context you please.

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mark, cespool of democrats in southern california — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:08:45 GMT

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Greg Gorman, Mission Viejo, CA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:18:35 GMT

Obama's Hope and Change mantra depends on comparisons to Martin Luthor King, Jr. If he was White, the comments would seem trite and facile. Since he is black, they are considered deep and profound. Just telling it like it is...

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Lisa in New Britain, CT — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:33:38 GMT

This is similar to the Power remark (monster)...probably said in an emotional moment as the campaign hit a set back (Power's remark was after mini-Super Tuesday).

Of course I still believe that the two remarks are very different (Ferraro more entrenched racism, Power a mere catty remark).

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K Dale, NY NY — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:36:09 GMT

It's quite ironic for Ms. Ferraro to make the statement she made considering that most agree if it weren't for her gender she never would have been nominated for VP in 1980. She had less experience than Obama does now and was only in her third 2-year term in the House. She's a has-been who never really was.

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Chris, Hudson, WI — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:36:43 GMT

I think I'm like alot of Democrats who like both candidates alot. The thing that I am worried about is how each candidate will stand up under the onslaught of Republican attacks that is already beginning to surface. I have concerns about both candidates but i believe that Hillary is more likely to be able to withstand the onslaught having experienced it first hand while in the White House. I'm not sure how Obama will deal with it. I think the Republicans are licking their chops looking at both of the Democrats. But McCain is very vulnerable as well. I just think Hillary is a better all around candidate and can do a better job.

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Lyn, MD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:40:16 GMT

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Disgusted with Hillary, sun city, AZ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:48:15 GMT

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Geraldine Ferraro's latest statement is:

HILLARY WOULD NOT BE IN THE POSITION SHE IS IN ---- If Bill, Hillary, Spitzer, et al., HAD SOME BRAINS.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Lyn, MD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:50:19 GMT

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common_sense_not_today — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:55:24 GMT

The Top 10 REASONS Obama is in the WINNING position is:

10) Hillary LOST Iowa and came in 3rd place (29%) BEHIND Obama (38%) and Edwards (30%)of the vote

9) Obama did reasonably well in his 2nd place finish in New Hampshire among Whites, Independents, and Republicans

8) Obama was raising MILLIONS of dollars - record sums of money - from online donors to compete

7) Hillary's old 1990s politics of top-down campaigning and not realizing that grassroots campaigning is changing communication methods and the drawing of the younger voters and energizing the party

6) Hillary's lack of planning past Super Tuesday March 5th primaries

5) Hillary LOSING 11 caucuses/primaries in a row and all but conceding to Obama who won them decisively thus picking up huge sums of delegates

4) Obama's voter appeal to different voters in the tradition of Dukkais, Hart and Tsongas - battles that have been going on for almost two decades within the Democratic Party and now bubbling over

3) Bush 41, Clinton 42, Bush 43, Clinton 44 - maybe dynastic politics isn't so good?

2) Bill Clinton - good or bad - the man draws attention and the two-for-one deal is not a plus

1) Democratic Votes (according to ABC News and including MI and FL) in any event - Barack LEADS in popular vote excluding Mississippi -
Clinton 13,600,228
Obama 13,603,153

The fact of the matter is that with the Clinton name recognition in a battle with a nobody, who gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, who would have thunk it?!

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Elaine Medina, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:57:53 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro spoke the plain Facts of the matter: Obama has won most of his delegates because of the black vote. Just saying the word "black" is not racist. Speaking the truth is not racist.

MSNBC/NBC is the CULPRIT in CREATING this "racist" scenario. Clinton spole the word "fairytale", and the "msm" called it "Racist". Hillary Clinton stated the fact that President Johnson got the civil rights legislation passed - & the "MSM' called that "racist".

Tim Russert .... rustled ... in his hand ... at one of the debates THE SOURCE of those UTTERLY RIDICULOUS accusations of "racism" .... An Internal OBAMA campaign MEMO --- PUSHING THOSE ACCUSATIONS TO THE PRESS & asked Obama a question about that MEMO - WHEREIN The OBAMA CAMPAIGN Played the RACE Card.

Obama mumbled a few platitudes ... campaign staff gets carried away.... blah, blah, blah. and THERE the Matter dropped. The MSM Mever mentioned it again .... JUST LIED .... & blamed the CLINTONS for the ENTRY of "racism" into the debate.

AS a RESULT of Obama playing that race card --- Obama won the S.C. Primary .... & a whole lot of delegates since --- thanks to: MSNBC/NBC, et al --- the highly paid media whores owned by GE ... all the better to futher the CHENEY ENERGY Bill RIPOFF & defraud the American Taxpayers of BILLIONS OF $$$.

This election is not about Democrat/Republican/liberal/conservative/Black/White --- its about MONEY.

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Doug, Dayton, OH — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:26 GMT

Ms.Ferraro's comments are certainly perplexing - perhaps some disease?
I am not particularly enamored with either Mr. Obama or Ms. Clinton, however according to www.thomas.gov, Ms. Clinton sponsored (or cosponsored) 155 bills whereas Mr. Obama sponsored or cosponsored 115 bills (in contrast to information given earlier). The details can be examined at the thomas.gov site or at the Library of Congress (see www.loc.gov).

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J.K — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:58:48 GMT

since when being black has been a benefit? these elections start off in states that are over 90% white. lets not forget that obama could not win the presidency with stricly the black vote.

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Paul Hopkins, Simi Valley, Ca. — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:06:00 GMT

My comment is this. If Hillery Clinton somehow becomes the democratic party nominee for president of the United States, i will stay home on election night. I cannot vote for that racist person.

Vote for someone with credibility.

Vote for someone with a humane moral compass.

Vote for Obama!

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Anonymiss — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:08:26 GMT

It doesn't matter when she said. All that matters is that she made a thoughtless remark and she needs to be reprimanded for it.

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DG Chicago — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:11:25 GMT

She really underestimates the decision making ability of the vast majority of democrats. It's insulting to me as a Democratic voter that I would vote for Obama only because he's black and/or that I wouldn't vote for another candidate who is female. Do you think Iowa, Missouri,and Wyoming voted for Obama because he's black? It's absoultely ridiculous...

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Don, State college, PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:19:42 GMT

Considering who all is in the race and the voting along racial lines I have to think she is correct.

Obama supporter's might not like the statement but it appears to be right on the mark. If in the general election if McCain received 80-90% of the white vote you would hear all kinds of trash talking about how America is racist but not when the shoe is on the other foot.

Please vote Hilliary 08

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Jackie — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:41:36 GMT

She made an almost verbatim comment about Jesse Jackson 20 years ago. Her views on race were well established then.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0308/A_Ferraro_flashback.html#comments
(And at that time it was Reagan saying the 'black' candidate got easy treatment by the press. Clinton's whole campaign (red phone, Ferraro, etc.) is sort of a testament to recycling.

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Val, Blue Bell, PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:46:25 GMT

I would be interested to hear from former Democratic candidates, who "know" they only won because of the overwhelming Black Democratic vote. No Democrat would have been able to win the Democratic nominee or General Election without the Black vote. Does anyone think we should apologize for that, similarly, does anyone think whites should apologize for not voting for Obama? The only reason Geraldine Ferraro had even a slim chance was because of blacks, she really needs to check herself. Somehow Blacks are only being smart and well informed when it benefits some white person.

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Curtis Williams, Brockton, Ma — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:57:12 GMT

I read "Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune" The Letters of Robert Gould Shaw. It was quite informative, especially the behavior of some of the leading aboloishnist of that day. Rich, influential men and women who still had the problem of accepting African Americans as people. African Americans were good enough to free, but they never wanted to see them in the position of making laws or voting other into office. Even Robert Gould Shaw was internally torn on this subject 'til the day he died leading the Ma 54th USCT (United States Colored Troops) in the battle of Ft. Wagner during the civil war.
That problem undoubtedly still exist today. Rich, influential individuals (Politicians and Corporate) with the hidden fears of African Americans in power positions. Until America comes to grips with it's past and accept the fact that people are people...Individuals with gifts that can help America move forward and become the truly great nation it's destined to be, we as a country will stay in a state of perpetual stagnation.
From the Corporate Board Room to the Suburbia and Inner-city Classrooms, it all starts with leadership. Racist and sexist remarks from those who are suppose to be the nation's leadership only keep us divided as a nation. Isn't it bad enough that the United States, in the view of the rest of the world is seen as a nation of hippocrats. This is the message our elected officals has sent to the world.
I think it's time that we have a change. Do we elect people who actually care about the citizens of this country. Or do we elect an individual who moved to New York and declared citizenship of that state for the soul purpose of positioning themselves to climb the political ladder (Senator; with aspirations of being President)?
People....This or any other election is not about only who you like, it's about what's good for the nation. Racism and Sexism has been instilled and accepted in this country even before it conception. Let's rise above this muck and mire. I say this especially to the leadership of our nation. Lead by example, or don't try to lead at all. With the state this country is in, we as a nation have no more time for this juvenile and destructive behaivor.

I would love to hear anyone's view, positive or negative, on this statement. please email me at:

cwillia5@hotmail.com

Thank you,
Curtis Williams
Brockton, MA
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London for Obama, London — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:58:08 GMT

FERRARO IS DEMENTED...she said today that Obama better be careful because if he wins the nomination he will need her...Need Ferraro for what?...campaign strategy help being that her ticket with Mondale was the biggest Democratic lose in history...Need her to get out the vote and for fundraising...When Obama is turning out the largest number of voters and raising more money --- than has ever been done in a Democratic primary. --- Clearly, FERRARO IS DEMENTED.

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mike, kentucky — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:04:32 GMT

What bothers is the real loser in all of this is the American people. At the begenning we had a historic race, one that every merican could be proud of. Even the rest of the world watched America,s renewed energy, and unity in even the youngest of americans. With classrooms all over the U.S. buzzing with thought of the first african american and the first woman canitate for president. Now winning at all cost is all that matters, poeple in little states don't matter, bieng black is the only reason you could be this far in a race for the white house, trying to belittle your opposition instead of just winning on your own merits. his win at all cost will do one thing, it will split people thinking of race and gender as weapons in politics. this is a fine thing to teach our childern watching this race and not to mention how it looks to the rest of the world. If the higher powers in the democratic party doesnt take control soon no matter who wins as a people we lose.

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Jane, Laurel, MD — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:12:50 GMT

When people in the limelight say things like this, what do you xpect from people that cannot get to microphone. We are human beings, we walk the same way, we eat alike, we do almost everything alike with exeption of the individuality way the Lord creared us. When someone is doing good, why can't we just congratulate, applaud and be happy for him, instead of putting a label on his achievements.
Obama is where he is, because it is his time and the Lord has ordained him to be there, not because he is black or a man. If Geri or patty, sd ca or any Clinton's supporter is jealous or has a problem with it, file a petition and take it to the LORD's court. You either join him or leave him alone. I used to think that the Clintons are all good people and not racists, but these campaigns have shown us their true colors.
Like someone said earlier if Geri and all Clintons supporters say that Obama is where he is because he is black, then we can also say thay Hilary is where she is because she Bill Clinton's wife and a woman and also people are supporting or pitying her because of the Monica Lewinski's issue (which are really the reasons some people are supporting her.

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Pater Coop, Tucker, GA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:24:27 GMT

Very Disappointed, this message is for you:

1. Do not despair! Yes, racism is still a problem in this country, but we have come a long way. Could Mr. Obama have realistically run for president 30 years ago? I doubt it. Furthermore, his campaign does seem to transcend racial barriers, so I think you should feel embraced and validated. American culture is making progress (slowly, slowly) toward rejecting racism and bigotry.

2. That being said, let me interpret what Ms. Ferraro said. (I may not hit the mark, but I am giving it my best shot.) Let's assume that Ferraro does not have a political agenda. Let's assume that she is not trying to use words devisively. What she is saying is that if you were to hear Mr. Obama's campaign rhetoric with a blindfold on, there would not be much in his message that would be substansively credible. All you would hear is "Vote for me because I promise to not do things the same way the other guys have been doing it." Now that message in itself may be enticing to some, especially for those who like change for the sake of change; however, as they say, talk is cheap. Anyone can promise the moon and the stars, but can they deliver? Ms. Ferraro is simply asserting that Obama has been drawing support not simply on the grounds of his message. If I were to run for president delivering verbatim Mr. Obama's rhetoric--word choice, delivery, the whole package--I promise you that I would not be nearly as effective. No, there must be something more to Mr. Obama's appeal than his message. Perhaps a white man simply cannot speak persuasively of change anymore. Maybe we cannot trust the message of change from anyone representing the entrenched (white) power structure. The fact is, Obama's appeal is very much connected to his race. There is nothing wrong with that. Just because Ms. Ferraro points this out does not mean that it is a bad thing or should be argued. Her remarks are not racist unless she intends to belittle Obama's achievements by suggesting that people are only voting for him because they have some sort of racially equalizing agenda. Let's assume again that she is not intending to belittle him. We can then agree with her. Mr. Obama has arrived at his prominent position exactly because he is not white. His campaign, while lacking substance, is credible and compelling for the very reason that if he is elected--because he is black--he will propel the U.S. onto a completely new, unanticipated course. His election ipso facto would change the U.S. political landscape.
I cannot say whether Ms. Ferraro spoke with malicious intent, but I cannot see anything malicious in the point she made. As a culture, it is imperative that we learn how to interject the issue of race into popular debate without summarily being branded a racist!

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ss — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:25:15 GMT

Anytime this guy is confronted with reality he comes out crying racism.He in my opinion is the real racist for playing the racecard.Good way to keep majority of americans away from democratic party for a long time.

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Geoff in Brooklyn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:40:45 GMT

THis is a defining moment for the media. The Clintons are race baiting because they think it'll help them in rural PA. It is truly disgusting. It should be reported, pressed, and exposed. Otherwise what is the media's function in this world? Clinton should have to withdraw in humiliation from the nomination fight. This DISQUALIFIES her to be president in the 21st century. ANyone disagree?

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Zach B, PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:49:59 GMT

Too bad this didn't come out before Hillary won Ohio and won (I mean lost) Texas. Another example of the press dropping the ball when it comes to exposing Hillary.

I hope Penn voters realize that Obama is where he is DESPITE being black. He has had to overcome hurdles and obstacles Hillary couldn't even begin to comprehend.

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nuanced — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:00:36 GMT

mike, kentucky
You make good points. It is very sad that something beautiful and historic has been turn into something ugly. I would have been fine with allowing the race to go to the convention but now I want the nightmare ended. Superdelegates anyone?

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Lynn — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:03:30 GMT

Good for her. As a minority I think that Mr. Obama has taken the race card too far. Why was admitted into Columbia and Harvard on the basis of affirmative action, when he is half white and belongs to the educated elite on both sides of his family? Obama’s message for change wasn’t so different from Edward’s, in fact they have shared the same speech writer. Except Edwards did not have media hype and Oprah on his side.

His knack for opportunism is life I find absolutely repulsive.

He obviously, with the help of the media used the race card. You are blind if you can't tell that.

The White house is not up for affirmative- action people. Or I least I hope not.

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Craig,Boston,MA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:07:53 GMT

First Bill Cliton(impeached xpresident) makes a racist remark in South Carolina about Barack, Then comes Bill Cunningham. Now Geraldine Ferraro. What bothers me is that she is a FOX contributer and her answer to a direct question was like a ignorant bully who got caught a very cowardly double talked her way out. She is RACIST. We all have to find a way to make her step down just like the sex crazed NEW YOEK GOV.

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Craig, Boston, MA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:16:42 GMT

lets look at Barack credentials. He is a Harvard Law Grad. Look a small job in Illinois vs a corporate job in New York. One of his first jobs was to be a community organizer and help the poor. This is why he can speak so well and has been in the trenches of the needy. Hillary on the other hand, floated around with Bill like a trophy wife. If you noticed she talks about her 35 years experience. Never once has she pin pointed one. He being ready at 3am. Maybe only if you count changing her daughters diapers or receiving a call from Bill saying he is working late. Bottom line is that we should have a massive internet coalition to make sure that Clintons do not have another chance to stain the white house again. Hillary as a running mate is also absurd. If this happens, millions of Democrats including me will automatically vote for John Mcain

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Calstad — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:30:21 GMT

Hillary cannot renounce Geraldine's racist comments because It will damage her standing with her base in Pennsylvania. It's better to deflect than live up to principals that you expect others to live up to.

Oh, and sex scandals. or just scandals in general. Don't say anything, maybe they will go away. Or blame the media, or a vast right wing conspiracy, or something. Just don't take responsibility personally or hold others in your campaign and life to a higher standard. It's only for the other guy. The agent of real change and hope. She's politics as usual and that game plan has worked well so far. Let the surrogates attack and don't hold them responsible.

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--Rebecca Miller, Charlottesville, Virginia — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:16:48 GMT

If Obama were not in the race, I would have voted for Hillary Clinton--happy to have a woman president, and I'm liberal and I liked Bill very much.
For the last 4 years I worked as a paid caller for an independent political polling firm. I learned everybody has strong feelings about Hillary, half of them very negative. I didn't get it. And one of the most-volunteered opinions in every election survey is "it doesn't matter who wins--they're all corrupt. Politicians say whatever they have to, to get elected-- and then they won't do any of it. They're all crooks."

Learning about Barak I became convinced he is different.
I started out saying I liked Hillary and would be happy with her if Obama didn't win.
As I watched the primaries go by --with an interest I haven't felt in politics for decades-- I came to believe he represents a whole new paradigm, not just a generational change. --
Since Super Tuesday, Hillary's campaign antics have alienated me completely. She will say and do anything she thinks will help her win. She has given the Republicans the whole play book of lies and dirty tricks to try against Obama once he gets the nomination. Her actions are irresponsible, and I have no belief that her actions if she wins will be any better.
We must recognize, respect, and work with each other, even if we don't agree--if we plan to survive the coming decades. I believe Obama not only asks us to do this, but embodies it in his campaign.

I'm trying not to go into a long list of examples--I thank the respondents in forums like this for speaking eloquently about them (thanks to Blue Collar Man for the list, for example.) Hillary doesn't have the integrity or dignity to be the same person from one campaign speech to another.
She is incredibly polarizing --
I can't believe it--as I write I just heard her on TV say "I won't hold hands with the Saudi's!" in a Missippi primary speech. Isn't she embarrassed at the ridiculous manipulation she is putting out?
Her campaign is based on an "axis of evil" model--the Clinton good guys and the Other, whom she must attack and defeat--at any cost, deceit and means required. And in the past few hours Ferraro has been making outrageous racist, sexist comments and Hillary doesn't blink an eye.

The outmoded paradigm of us versus them, instead of us and them, will guarantee global catastrophy in the coming decades if we allow it. We have to act with respect for others, towards a win-win solution, be willing to sacrifice and take risks--including the risk of believing in someone (like Obama) and in ourselves, if we are going to mobilize against climate change, genocide, etc. --Hillary and Bill came out of the 60's and yet Obama is carrying the idealism and vision that young people had then.

Obama won't accomplish everything we hope. But I know absolutely that we will get somewhere.
If Clinton wins, and she won't, we will make no meaningful progress-- given her ineptness and lack of integrity we'll slip backwards, whatever her intentions.
And regarding the claim "he wouldn't be where he is if he wasn't black" -- I would vote for any man, woman, black white asian hispanic native american, young or old person if they embodied what Obama embodies for me. It is amazing to me how much his race is irrelevant to me--except inasmuch as it informs his beliefs and behaviors.
But as a white person, I am glad and proud if we as a country are willing to prove to ourselves and the world that we are learning and growing beyond what we may have been. I know there are women who recognize that the difference between Obama and business-as-usual is much more dramatic than the difference between the outer edges of skin color, heritage, religion, sex, etc. I can't believe Hillary Clinton is that woman.

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Elaine Medina, Phoenix, AZ — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:38:11 GMT

Geraldine Ferraro spoke the plain Facts of the matter: Obama has won most of his delegates because of the black vote. Just saying the word "black" is not racist. Speaking the truth is not racist.

MSNBC/NBC is the CULPRIT in CREATING this "racist" scenario. Clinton spoke the word "fairytale", and the "msm" called it "Racist". Hillary Clinton stated the fact that President Johnson got the civil rights legislation passed - & the "MSM' called that "racist".

Tim Russert .... rustled ... in his hand ... at one of the debates THE SOURCE of those UTTERLY RIDICULOUS accusations of "racism" .... An Internal OBAMA campaign MEMO --- PUSHING THOSE ACCUSATIONS TO THE PRESS & asked Obama a question about that MEMO - - WHEREIN The OBAMA CAMPAIGN Played the RACE Card.

Obama mumbled a few platitudes ... campaign staff gets carried away.... blah, blah, blah. and THERE the Matter dropped. The MSM Mever mentioned it again .... JUST LIED .... & blamed the CLINTONS for the ENTRY of "racism" into the debate.

AS a RESULT of Obama playing that race card --- Obama won the S.C. Primary .... & a whole lot of delegates since --- thanks to: MSNBC/NBC, et al --- the highly paid media whores owned by GE ... all the better to futher the CHENEY ENERGY Bill RIPOFF/29 new nuclear polwer plants & defraud the American Taxpayers of BILLIONS OF $$$.

This election is not about Democrat/Republican/liberal/conservative/Black/White --- its about MONEY.

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Jon Fernandez, Kapaa, HI — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:31:08 GMT

Correct me if I’m wrong, but Ms. Ferraros statement just seems to be really bigoted: “blacks just vote for blacks” – which just trivializes their vote. You could say the same thing for Mrs. Clinton – that she’s lucky to be white since whites always vote for whites (without taking into account the character of the person).

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FJ Stratford, King Of Prussia PA — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:13:10 GMT

Enough already! Obama seems to cry racist everytime he wants to get out of a tight situation. Like now - he has to prove that he will follow through on Iraq after Power said that he wouldnt; he has to prove that he means well with the NAFTA issue; plus the Rezko trial and Nadhmi Auchi issue is unfolding.

He is using racism to divert people's attention from his lies on NAFTA, Iraq, Rezko.

Sadly, Democrats accomodate him every time... no exceptions. And then those he maligns get stuck with a charge that is false but takes time to defend.

Enough!

If Obama keeps this up, half the Democratic Party will be accused as "racists" before the primary ends. See here:

Obama used "racism" when people raised his cocaine use. Obama raised "racism" if we say his middle name. Now he says its racism if we mention that "90% of the black votes - the same race as him? Is Obama going to control our words, our thoughts and our actions by threatening "racism" on the whole country?

Ridiculous.

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John Reeves — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:51:58 GMT

This is from the Washington Post, April 15, 1988:

Placid of demeanor but pointed in his rhetoric, Jackson struck out repeatedly today against those who suggest his race has been an asset in the campaign. President Reagan suggested Tuesday that people don't ask Jackson tough questions because of his race. And former representative Geraldine A. Ferraro (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that because of his "radical" views, "if Jesse Jackson were not black, he wouldn't be in the race."

Asked about this at a campaign stop in Buffalo, Jackson at first seemed ready to pounce fiercely on his critics. But then he stopped, took a breath, and said quietly, "Millions of Americans have a point of view different from" Ferraro's.

Discussing the same point in Washington, Jackson said, "We campaigned across the South . . . without a single catcall or boo. It was not until we got North to New York that we began to hear this from Koch, President Reagan and then Mrs. Ferraro . . . . Some people are making hysteria while I'm making history."

Here's your story -- Geraldine Ferraro has a history of these comments. She did this to Jesse Jackson in 1988 and 20 years later repeats it with Obama. Why is this not reported? Were you unaware? When I studied journalism, we were taught to leave no stone unturned. Know your subject -- basic rule 101. Perhaps you were rushing to get something to print and had no time? Is there a follow up that shows this?

Let's move on. How about the many statements that Ms. Ferraro has continued to make. Here's one on Fox News Radio. Listen to the clip -- at the end you can clearly hear her racist views.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqL_sm0J8jc

And how about the fact that Senator Clinton made such an underscored point that Senator Obama not only denounce, but denounce and reject Louis Farrakhan. Farrakhan is not in any way associated with the Obama campaign -- not a fund raiser, not on the financial committee, absolutely no connection. And Senator Obama has to denounce and reject him. But then Senator Clinton can simply say that she doesn't agree with Ms. Ferraro's views here, but does not denounce nor reject her. A person who has a direct connection to her campaign.

Have you seen all of the other comments that Ms. Ferraro has been making?

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Jay — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:02:50 GMT

"Obama acknowledged when he arrived in the Senate that he got more attention, his big book deal and his celebrity, because he is not white. He was only the third black senator elected since Reconstruction."

So what's the big deal?