First, strategically speaking, it would be ideal for the Clinton campaign if Obama began complaining about percieved racial attacks. In order to be a post racial candidate he must ignore and resist devisive issues of race. Obama is challenging all of America to look past his race and listen to his plan and vision for America. If Obama is not successful it is more a reflection of who we are as American citizens and less a reflection of the quality of Obama as a presidential candidate. Race baiting was used by the Clinton's in Iowa and South Carolina ie "maybe he's a drug dealer" or "Jesse Jackson won too" etc. Obama was successful because he did NOT take the bait and continued to redirect attention to issues that matter such as healthcare coverage, making college affordable, stemming the foreclosure crisis and most importantly getting out of the 10 billion dollar per month war in Iraq. He goes even further and makes the point that we have to end the mindset that got us into this situation and end the gridlock that results from partisan bickering in Washington. All of those stances are appealing to the masses of voters.
This maybe true but should not be the focus of Obama's supporter
Submitted by Wayne Phillips on Fri, 07/03/2008 - 18:22.First, strategically speaking, it would be ideal for the Clinton campaign if Obama began complaining about percieved racial attacks. In order to be a post racial candidate he must ignore and resist devisive issues of race. Obama is challenging all of America to look past his race and listen to his plan and vision for America. If Obama is not successful it is more a reflection of who we are as American citizens and less a reflection of the quality of Obama as a presidential candidate. Race baiting was used by the Clinton's in Iowa and South Carolina ie "maybe he's a drug dealer" or "Jesse Jackson won too" etc. Obama was successful because he did NOT take the bait and continued to redirect attention to issues that matter such as healthcare coverage, making college affordable, stemming the foreclosure crisis and most importantly getting out of the 10 billion dollar per month war in Iraq. He goes even further and makes the point that we have to end the mindset that got us into this situation and end the gridlock that results from partisan bickering in Washington. All of those stances are appealing to the masses of voters.
Wayne Phillips