Jackson to Democrats: save it for the 'Super Bowl'

Despite protests to the contrary, Obama has actively sought an opportunity to inject race into the 2008 campaign leading into the South Carolina primaries. He couldn't find it, so they first went with "fairy tale" being racist to describe one of Obama's positions. Hardly racist. Then his campaign picked up on Clinton’s MLK comment and misinterpreted it. He needed to trick and incite African Americans, while distancing himself enough personally so as not to be obvious to whites, Hispanics and others.

What a con man.

Obama needs to keep in mind, however, that if the race is held out as a reason to vote FOR someone, it must also be a valid reason to vote AGAINST someone. He can't have it both ways. I hope his disgusting race games ultimately crash his campaign.

The calculation of Hilary and Bill is evident and Jackson knows it, but I thank him for reaching for the higher ground here, we need to move on.

To Beck, sorry that you can only fix your eyes to try and see Obama as a "con" man; well most of US out here just do not see him as you do. To many he is HOPE and a CHANGE from the politics of compromising to the point where every thing you claim to stand for, I mean those things that should be the bedrock of your public life, are up for grabs.

Me and my house voted early and voted Obama in the Illinois primary and I know of a lot of folks who have done or are planning to do the same.

We see him as a man who is honest and as transparent as can be and would rather have him, with Edwards as his VP.

I think your label "con" is being attributed to the wrong candidate in this bid for the Democratic nomination. We know who is conning and has conned for far too long. There should be some issue and causes that are not up for compromise, especially if in compromising you hurt and wound life chances and opportunities while giving a nod and a blink to further your own political aspiration while those affected see glaring disparities in growth of moves toward self sufficiency and rates of imprisonment.

Agree about the Obama campaign's race baiting. His campaign continues to use every opportunity to inject race including this from Michelle Obama on Monday -- after the supposed "truce."

"We had a miraculous victory in Iowa," Michelle Obama said. "Ain't no black people in Iowa!”

Make no mistake -- it's all about race with the Obamas. The Obama's diviseness is NOT the direction we should be moving in this country.

Can we demand that Obama speak to his lack of record on the issue of "change" in Illinois or is that now considered "racist," too?

Can you imagine four years of this kind of racial slicing and dicing from an Obama adminstration? Nobama. No way.

His campaign continues to use every opportunity to inject race including this from Michelle Obama on Monday -- after the supposed "truce."

"We had a miraculous victory in Iowa," Michelle Obama said. "Ain't no black people in Iowa!”

Posted by: Derrick | January 16, 2008 9:40 AM

How is that injecting race? That looks like an observation. There also ain't no scyscrapers in Iowa. What do you think I'm injecting with that comment?

I still do not see what Barack Obama has done for Illinois. While in the State Senate he missed a lot of votes on important issues, and in the U.S. Senate all he has done is run for President. I do not know if the country is ready for a Chicago Democrat from liberal Hyde Park. When one thinks of Chicago you think of crooked elections and corrupt politicians. "Vote early and vote often" seems to be the Democratic battle cry in Chicago.

Hillary never expected a black(or semi-black) to challenge her. Is it to late for her to make a deal with Obama and offer him the 2nd place on the ticket in exchange for his concession?

How is Obama race-baiting? Did he ever sugggest that Hill's MLK comment was racially insensitive? It was Clyburn and others who brought to the fore. She was trying to make political points with emphasizing the need for LBJ's sign-off on CV legislation. Only after even some of her own supporters voiced their concerns did she come back and elaborate on MLK's role.

Meanwhile, The clinton Smear machine has used every tactic in the Rovian playbook to take Obama down. Sheehan, Andy Young, Bob Johnson, Bob Kerry, Mark Penn to name a few, have drudged up Obama's teenage drug use or his so-called Madrassa schooling; Rangel even called him stupid for something he never said or alluded to...They all later apologize after the damage has been inflicted. The more I witness Hill/Bill, the more I loathe them. Levin was right, they're professional liars, and will do or say anything to reoccupy the WH.

The Clintons have an insatiable GREED for office. They had 8 years to get it right. Now, it's time to pause and get some New Ideas, Fresh Faces... the legacy of the Clintons is LIES, LIES, DISTORTION AND MORE MIND-BENDING LIES.

Guys,

let's be honest with ourselves !!!

U know that Obama is all but dishonest !!!

Who started playing the race card ?

Clinton, of course !!!

Obama waited more than 1 week to finally respond to the bunch of attacks from the Clintons !!!

I bet that the Clintons didn't know how much success Obama would have during the starting states !!

Now their strategy was ( and was going to work ) : divise the dem party to reign. By implementing the race issue in the primary.

What would happen, in the long-term ?

Obama would get affection from the blacks, but the Clintons would succeed to capture the whites who trusted Obama and who voted for him (in Iowa and Hampshire !).

So Obama was going to lose because of the majority of whites countrywide !!!!

So, u people need to understand the Clintons' game !!!!

8 Clinton years, 12 Bush years, now do we want 8 more Clinton years...is this a monarchy?

This sounds like an elementary school playground.

Maybe Jackson should have said blog commenters should stop "picking at each other".

So, u people need to understand the Clintons' game !!!!

Posted by: Modou | January 16, 2008 10:27 AM

You didn't get the memo either? I want to talk about the real issues..this one does nothing for anyone. Get over it!

As far as I'm concerned, Obama has already had a chance to prove himself and failed.

You may recall that he promised “change” in Illinois too -- but failed to deliver anything. He has NEVER inititated or supported the kind of fundamental changes that would rid this city and state of the politics as usual that has crippled it. On the contrary, he has supported, and benefited politically and financially from our corrupt system here.

The media has an obligation to provide a more insightful and meaningful exploration of Obama's record -- or rather lack of a record – on the issue of “change” in Chicago and Illinois.

While on our payroll in the U.S. Senate he has focused almost entirely in Illinois on cutting deals to enrich himself and his wife. I would vote for lamp post with a burned out bulb before I would vote for this bum.

We'll see how long Hillary can play nicely with other Democrats? It's not in her nature. She's a play ground bully and thinks she's entitled to be Queen of the world. She's only playing nice because she edged out Obama in NH and won Michigan (against "undeclared".) As soon as the polls and press start saying she's losing we'll see her true colors again.

"We had a miraculous victory in Iowa," Michelle Obama said. "Ain't no black people in Iowa!”

Make no mistake -- it's all about race with the Obamas. The Obama's diviseness is NOT the direction we should be moving in this country.

Posted by: Derrick | January 16, 2008 9:40 AM

What I got from Mrs. Obama's comments was an observation that Barack won "despite" there not being many African Americans in Iowa. Proving how Obama is the candidate best suited to culturally unite this country like noone has before. It was not at all divisive.

Didn't sound racist to me at all, either. But if you want to play the race card form the comments, go ahead.

Didn't sound racist to me at all, either. But if you want to play the race card form the comments, go ahead.

Posted by: Steve34 | January 16, 2008 11:30 AM

I have to say I lean towards Obama but now wonder if he truely wants to help all. See if this sounds racist to you.....
Ain't no whities in South Carolina.

How is that injecting race? That looks like an observation.
Posted by: jackson | January 16, 2008 10:12 AM

So let me get this straight jackson..., when Mr. Romney won Michigan and later gave a victory speech saying "and there ain't no whites in Detroit" you and the media would think that was ok, right ? I think not jackson !

There has to be some truth to it when Don B and I agree!

The more race gets talked about in the campaign, the slimmer Obama's chances. That's why he almost never talks about race to the media. Was the Clinton campaign trying to inject race into the campaign? Well, it works to their advantage. And, obviously, Obama doesn't need an "oportunity" or an "excuse" to bring up race.

Re: Obama's lack of record: where is Hillary's record, aside from a position paper/announcement, occasional vote, etc Talk does not make things happen. She's just a reincarnation of her evil womanizing husband. Good ole boys and politics as usual. We don't need more of that. I'm not defending Obama. I won't vote for either one.

Did anyone hear Obama last night on the debate when he was asked when did he make decision to run for president? He said in Dec of 06. Isn't that right after he was elected as a senator? He really had the job as an Illinois' senator as his primary objective didn't he? Already thinking about his next job even before really getting into the one he just got. The man is nothing more than someone who only has his own personal interests in mind. I do not want him running this country until he proves he can do at least one job. I am sick of his words but that is all he has. No substance at all.

Why do we make up issues where their are none? A lot of us are a bunch of educated nuts.

Obama did cocaine and Bill Clinton dint ehale while getting oral sex from an intern that he lied to the country about.

So these are the issue that will encourage apathetic voters to get energized.?

If Jesse Jackson wants to weigh in, he, Sharpton and other black speakers need to go to the Clintons and convince Hillary to drop out of the race in favor of Obama. The Clintons had their moment in the White House. It's time to move on. But, here it is the Clintons, who profess to be in favor of blacks advancing, blocking the upward movement of a qualified black to the highest office in the land. If they don't
step aside, then it tells us that the
Clintons' real agenda is, "If you're black, get back." Jesse, it's time to stand up and be counted! The opportunity may never occur again in our life times.

Shandel says: "If Jesse Jackson wants to weigh in, he, Sharpton and other black speakers need to go to the Clintons and convince Hillary to drop out of the race in favor of Obama.""
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That's the spirit. Why should Obama have to compete against anyone and prove himself? Let's just give him the presidency because he's African American. Wow.

Why doesn't Obama drop out. If Obama is in favor of women advancing, he doesn't need to be blocking the upward movement of a qualified woman to the highest office in the land. The opportunity may never occur again in our life times. It takes a dragon lady to beat through the glass ceiling. Not a wall flower.

Shandel..I liked your other handle better Shantel. You wouldn't be one of those republicans who just want to stir the pot so their candidate can run our country in the ground, are you?

I'm not sure why people are saying that the Obama camp raised the race issue. Congressman Clyburn of South Carolina expressed concern about Bill Clinton's "fairy tale" comment and Donna Brazille expressed disappointment over Hillary's reference to Dr. King. Neither Clyburn or Brazille have endorsed Obama - both claim to be neutral. As for Ms. Obama's statement about white voters in Iowa, I see it as an attempt to reassure those who thought Obama was unelectable because white people would not vote for him.

Oh, you poor democrats. Your politics are now based on so many symbolic things - race, gender, hurt feelings, change. What about the constitutional rights of terrorists, death row folk, all of the other anti-America themes to be propagated? When will you all get back to your core "values"? Your constituency awaits.

Oh, you poor democrats. Your politics are based on so many trivial things - race, gender, hurt feelings, "change" rhetoric, hair, underwear, diamonds, pearls. When will you get back to your core "values" - Terrorists Rights, Freeing Death Row Folk, Class Warfare, General Hatred for all things American? Don't lose sight of the Big Picture, Mr. and Mrs. democrat.

Oh, you poor republicans. Your politics are based on so many trivial things - religion, hospital visits, bruised egos, "tough" rhetoric, divorces, wigs and dresses, acting, bird hunts, hair plugs, nap time, oil, throwing a rock in a pond. When will you get back to your core "values" - Selling America to China, More Sand Boxes in the Middle East, Arming Israel* to defend America, General Hatred for all things foreign? Don't lose sight of the Big Picture, Mr. and Mrs. republican.

*Israel Egypt Saudi Arabia