[quote comment="31888"][quote comment="31770"][quote comment="31695"]No one is calling you a sell out if you want to support Hillary. But many people are saying that she has expereince. What experience does she have that so much more substantial than Obama. Just because your married to an MVP does not make you an MVP. Barack has well designed plans to lead this country and he is talking about really including the people in the process of having a voice on issues, something many people having been waiting for the government to do. Hillary is not interested in that because she is still supported by lobbyist and that's why we can't win because they prevent us from achieving solutions to common sense problems. Hillary has done a good job being smug enough to make you and other people believe that she is more qualified and that she has our interest as a community as a priority. You don't think that her camp knows exactly what to say to gain black people's support. Black people are so willing to let anyone in because they smile and extend a hand shake. Being aware of every aspect of our society is key to being successful including celebrities. That's for you NEE NEE.[/quote] I am glad you pointed this out...she was the FIRST LADY of a great president and that does not count for experience and obviously she wasn't doing that job well or Monica would not have been in the picture...but I am glad that question was asked of her last night in the debate-she only has a few more senate years experience over Barack which does not count for substantial experience and she still couldn't answer the question out right...because she has no real experience she is running off of Bill's record...what a shame! It shouldn't be a race or gender issue period but people have turned it into that...so sad...[/quote] If you did your homework you would know that Hilary did a lot of work in thw White House while Bill was president. Shje wasn't the average first lady. Do your homework before you make assumptions.[/quote] Oh trust I do my homework on every political candidate and watch the news on TV and keep up to date with CNN and MSNBC online while at work. Now when you can name what policy she put in place that made a dramatic change to the Clinton era then I will back down on my comments-BUT HILLARY herself couldn't even name one substantial thing that she did while being A FIRST LADY...she was ONLY the first lady so don't confused the things Bill did for America twisted by saying she contributed because she laid her head down next to him at night. No, she wasn't the average first lady and tried to keep busy doing "things" but you can't classify being someone's spouse as experience on your resume...and if you would re-watch the debate when she was asked this same question she had to stumble a bit to really think about what she did do that is so much greater than Obama...but your are entitled to your brainwashed opinion now aren't you...(smile).

[quote comment="31624"]I BLEED EVERY 28 DAYS I'M A WOMAN FIRST BEFORE I'M BLACK...[/quote] Again...another STUPID comment. You are not a woman first, then black. You were born a BLACK WOMAN at the SAME damn time. How dumb can you get? But like MsLady said, AMERICA sees you as a BLACK woman, not a woman...Chrissy, get it right stupid ass. OBAMA O8!

UNFORTUNATELY Hillary and Obama will split the democratic vote which will make it just as hard for OUR COUNTRY to win considering that the country is being forced to decide if they want to ELECT THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT OR THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT.

[quote comment="31593"]@ Marcus X, why are you so angry?[/quote] why a brotha gotta be angry though...why can't i be cynical at best? if i were white i would be that...but in your conditioned views i'm an angry black man just ranting along...lol. I'm not angry...I'm objectified in my reasoning. Do the math!!! Is the world round?

[quote comment="31653"]UNFORTUNATELY Hillary and Obama will split the democratic vote which will make it just as hard for OUR COUNTRY to win considering that the country is being forced to decide if they want to ELECT THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT OR THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT.[/quote] uh-um...do we have a choice...goodness...how eff'd up could it be after Georgie Bush...i understand the "vote with reason" but how many voters really vote with reason...it's a various degrees do we make our selective decision. Politics is Politics...but race is very major in this country, especially when a black man or woman is willing to sacrifice their life for this ish....Go OBAMA!!!

After having spent a considerable amount of time reading through the various comments posted on this site about the upcoming presidential election...it's sad to know that it will likely come down to sex and skin color for many of you. Voting is a right AND a privelege; an opportunity to use your voice to see things become better. The truth for many, if not all, is that on some issues you are/will be liberal and some issues you are/will be conservative. Your choice for president should be hinging on the main factor of, 'Does this person that I want to choose represent the issues that I care strongly about in the way that I want them to be represented?' Skin color and sex will factor into many facets of your life just because they ARE what make people different (and thus require different needs/things) but to say that 100% of all issues 100% of the time will only hinge on those factors is naive and not well thought out. Endorse the person who upholds the things that you want to see happen. Ask yourself right now if you could say that you know what position and what courses of action your chosen candidate takes on education, health care, mixing religion and politics, repairing the US's international credibility and reputation, what to do about the war, environmental issues, improving the economy and a million other issues that are important to everyone - white, black, immigrant, female, male, youth, senior, middle-aged, etc. If you are having a hard time articulating how your choice (Barack, Hilary, or McCain) plans to do the job they are currently applying to, then maybe going back to the drawing board is in order. Just a thought.

[quote comment="31520"][quote comment="31487"]We need someone who will tell the truth: - We are not leaving Iraq, anytime soon. - Racism is a given in multiracial society. - No one likes poor people (not the rich, middle class, and working class) - You will have to invest your time and money in your children in order for them to be successful. - Credit card companies make money when you’re indebt; you make money when you save. - The economy will improve. Your personal economy may not.[/quote] I totally agree. You don't become successful because you are white, you become successful in working hard. I have seen many black people including my brother blame white people everytime they don't succeed. I say it would be great to have a black president but that should not be the reason you vote for him. thats just ignorant.[/quote] Very well said! People need to vote for the person they think will get things done. Just because Barack is black doesn't mean that he'll solve or improve the problems blacks are facing and the same goes for Hillary...it's not a guarantee that she'll make things better for all women. This is politics people! Sure there will always be ignorat people but at least know why you're voting for the person you're voting instead of simply because race or gender.

Just wanted to let you all know that an older white woman came to my door endorsing Obama, giving me pamphlets, and letting me know the reasons for her voting for him. And during the South Carolina Democratic primary (yes, I live in SC) there were white people all up and down a street near my residence holding signs and showing their support for Obama. So vote for who you think will be the best president--white, black, male or female--because others definitely are. As for me I say "Go Obama 08!"

Apologize for the grammatical errors--was too passionate to check comment for errors (switched from speaking on my behalf as an af-am woman to speaking for us as a whole). btw...andre 3000, there is no reason for a man to wear knee high boots outside his pants...

Yes, the Clintons and the Bushes have held the Presidency, but you can not say that the Clinton administration was ANYTHING like the Bush administration. The national economy was on a upswing during the Clinton administration, we were not in a war that appeared to have no end in sight under Clinton. Honestly, the only thing that Clinton did that tarnished his presidency was be a MAN. Men cheat if they think they can get away with it. It amazes me that people jump on the bandwagon with buzzwords like "status quo" when these two administrations were COMPLETELY different. Please look at their policies on the economy, HEALTH CARE (on which they have different views), as well as the war and other issues of national security. As Americans, you're free to vote how you choose, but be aware that after one of them (or the Republican nominee) is sworn in as President, what they do in office will be more important and more scrutinized than whether they are black or a woman. If Obama wins, great. But if he's in office and inexperienced and doesn't make great choices, you know it will all come down to him being a black man and that could actually be another thing that white people mumble under their breath. Vote for who will do the best job REGARDLESS of race or gender.

[quote comment="31677"]i just watched the debate, Hillary was not impressive, she seem real phony to me, & she won't be able to control her husband, they putting on a front so they can both get back in the White House, they want a tag team presidency, I vote NO...wake up black people! BLACK LOVE=BLACK POWER, lets love each other and lift each other to new heights! OBAMA '08![/quote] Disagreed Sugar. Thought they both did well. Now people, take what you hear and make your OWN decision, Obama or Hillary or McCain or whoever. Don't get caught up in the pack mentality.

[quote comment="31669"]After having spent a considerable amount of time reading through the various comments posted on this site about the upcoming presidential election...it's sad to know that it will likely come down to sex and skin color for many of you. Voting is a right AND a privelege; an opportunity to use your voice to see things become better. The truth for many, if not all, is that on some issues you are/will be liberal and some issues you are/will be conservative. Your choice for president should be hinging on the main factor of, 'Does this person that I want to choose represent the issues that I care strongly about in the way that I want them to be represented?' Skin color and sex will factor into many facets of your life just because they ARE what make people different (and thus require different needs/things) but to say that 100% of all issues 100% of the time will only hinge on those factors is naive and not well thought out. Endorse the person who upholds the things that you want to see happen. Ask yourself right now if you could say that you know what position and what courses of action your chosen candidate takes on education, health care, mixing religion and politics, repairing the US's international credibility and reputation, what to do about the war, environmental issues, improving the economy and a million other issues that are important to everyone - white, black, immigrant, female, male, youth, senior, middle-aged, etc. If you are having a hard time articulating how your choice (Barack, Hilary, or McCain) plans to do the job they are currently applying to, then maybe going back to the drawing board is in order. Just a thought.[/quote] Agreed. Well-put.

I appreciate all the political arguing...but can we get back to what is REALLY important--Who is the FINE piece of manhood that is in the brown shirt with the dreads looking at Gabs play golf!!??!!?

[quote comment="31753"]Malcolm Jamaal Warner is getting finer with age. The man is simply awesome to look at. Obama needs Hillary and Hillary needs Obama to win the White House. Racial issues aside. That's it, or it's a no go for either of them and the Republicans will take over and we go to war with everybody. Personally, I don't give a crap who gets in there, because GOD is the man anyway. Only he and he alone can save the world. He gave man dominion over it, and he will only step in if asked to. So whoever wins better know him.[/quote] ODIN BOUT MALCOM JAMAAL WARNER HE IS A HAM AS$ BROTHER LOL

[quote comment="32128"]UM COME ON PEOPLE FREE COUNTRY YOU CAN VOTE FOR WHOEVER YOU WANT, AND WHY DOES EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE A RACIAL SITUATION?..WE AREN'T IN THE 19TH CENTURY ANYMORE..VOTING FOR HILARY IS SHOWING GIRL POWER TO IF KIKI WANT HILARY THEN LET HER DO HER THING..JEESH GROW UP![/quote] HEYYY I KNOW U LOVE U BABY<3

Andre 3000 is one of the sexiest men that I have ever seen in my life.

Fabulously First...maybe second ;)

Somebody said that if Hillary wins the nomination that she won't win the election because the Republicans don't want a woman?? And what the hell makes you think they want to have to listen to a black man? I feel that Hillary has the stronger platform and I think with the nod she would take home the election. Honestly and truly, I don't think the country is ready for a black president. Every damn Klansmen in the country will be on call just waiting to get their best shot at him. This is all my opinion. If Obama does get the nod we can say hello to another Republican president for four more years b/c there is no way in hell the rich white people in America will let a black man in office. Toodlez

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i love andre 3000 but you can't be a rapper wearing shit ike this you look simple and gay

UM NO hilary at least represents her women. she is the only presidential candidate who has a section for women on her website. barack supports higher tax breaks for 2-person households and encourages black men to be husbands to the mothers of their children, not realizing that the situation is never that easy. what i am saying is that i know why im voting for hilary. i know where she stands on the issues. barack can speak of change, but does he speak on his issues? what are his opinions for the economy, education, abortion, immigration. hes a president for four years. im looking for ms. right not mr. right now.

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I agree ms.lady

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