McCaskill: Obama the First Black Leader to 'Come to the American People Not As a Victim But Rather As a Leader'

it is racist too black people vote for black. Bush make good oil price

who the idiot choosing Obama or, where is your dignity. Dimitry Russian more greatness. Or Korea fast run their economic. Weak up man

what's fool and stupid choose Obama.
friends terrorist and what's his record,what was his contributed. Hy man we still has dignity, don't be fool. See around the world. Don't be fool USA. Where's our united

Obama is not a leader for leaders don't have to cheat to win an election. Also, if Obama was a leader, he wouldn't change is plans each day to say whatever it takes to win. Obama is the new type of leader that should scare EVERY AMERICAN.

The latest investigation influenced by 31 of Senator Barack Obama’s insiders (31 lawyers sent by Obama to Alaska), led to the results reported yesterday in Alaska to no surprise of anyone. Any man that defends his family like Todd Palin should be praised and not attacked as the Alaskan Democratic Party and Obama insiders with full support of the liberal media including most reporters within Fox News network. It hasn’t been that long since during the post-primaries, that Fox News started following all other news networks and reported mostly positive Pro-Obama news. At that point, Fox News mostly started their covert attacks against Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin.

Any human that defends anyone including a dishonest policeman that tazers a 10 years old child and caught drinking while on the job should not be seen as anything but what that type of person is, a repulsive and in decent human. Gov. Palin now knows what happens to someone that is a true change maker. The liberal media attacks them for defending their family. But then what can any decent American expect from those that attacked a fellow Democrat such as Senator Hillary Clinton solely to support the Change Politician, Barack Obama. Now Obama is using a “fear strategy” to have voters support him. I never knew that my three decades in the military were solely to support one corrupt political Party referred to as the Democratic Party and Sen. Obama.

As for the new type of Washington Politician, the Senator from Illinois, Senator Barack Obama, why isn’t the FCC bringing charges against an unethical politician that broke the law by giving a biased organization ACORN $800,000 to commit voter fraud? But as expected, Both Ways Obama that as a politician that has never kept his long list of promises pertaining to tax cuts deliver his latest promise. Small businesses that make $250,000 will not be taxed. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise as Jim Nabors would say. This election will be the first election won before one vote was entered in a ballet box, by Senator Barack Obama. If the Democratic Party and Obama will go to the level they have gone to attacking the Palin’s, Americans soon will have their lives changed forever but in the worse way possible.

Left out, Obama is not a MLK. MLK was for freeing all people, Black, White, Brown, etc. Obama is for himself and his friends. I wish I would have a church build me a new multi-million dollar home and give me a 10 million dollar credit line of credit. Why is the IRS not stepping in? Taxpayers are paying for this as well.

Everyone,

I am personally sick and tired of this incessant ranting about ideology and the cults of personality. In our hearts we know who the best candidate is to intelligently lead our country. We know we need someone with dignity, family values, and a world view not tainted by shameful chumminess and cajoling.

It is about time we had a president who was interested in the whole country and not just a few segments which they not only are a part of but from which they benefit. And most importantly we need someone who will bring international credibility back to the white house and to our nation.

In all honesty. We KNOW who that is.
So stop the bickering and support our nation.

for the people who claim now that they have heard a sermon from Reverend Wright, they will not support Obama, who are you fooling? You were never going to support Obama. You just needed a convenient reason so that you could divert your racism.

Unless you are blind, Hillary Clinton has shown herself to be a horrible actor, racially divisive, and a liar. To attribute Reverend Wright's words to Obama is not only stupid, but an obvious attempt to erase his commanding lead in this election. Hell, if guilt by association is what you are talking here, wouldn't Hillary Clinton be guilty of all the filth her husband did (BJ notwithstanding)while in the White House? Not to mention White Water, and scandal after scandal---yeah, she's one to talk ethics or morality. I'm sure she had a huge part in these things, too, right? Oh, no......that's right, she was busy signing treaties and negotiating hostage releases.

She has played the white girl in distress role to the hilt in this election. I don't understand what the fuss is. This is a contest and she is losing. That's simple math. And the fact that she is losing to a black man makes it worse. Bill Clinton's underhanded comments are just what he's been thinking about blacks all along. He enjoyed black support for far too long and why I don't know because I don't know of anything that he's ever done for anyone other than himself and Hillary.

The reason Clinton supporters are so upset is because they (and she) crowned herself winner before the campaigns had even started. She didn't think there would be a contest because she thought Americans )especially African Americans) were as in love with the Clintons as they are with themselves. Ah, the always present sense of entitlement. She will stoop to absolutely anything to win, and yet, her win is impossible without erupting a civil war.

Her supporters spin everything to make her out as a damsel in distress. Her failure to reject the words of the racist Rendell proves this point. When he said that whites in PA were not ready to vote a black for President, everyone knew the codes behind this statement. He and Hillary are actually hoping and banking for racist whites to "deliver" a win for her. Why didn't she reject his words? Because they were her words, she argued, and therefore, she shouldn't be guilty by association, sound familiar?

There also seems to be a tacit implication that if the nomination is stolen by Clinton and her spin machine that they can just get Jesse or Al to "butter up" Obama supporters to get behind her in the general election. Please know that it will not happen. If she tries to pull yhr phony stuff to appeal to black voters and the millions of whites and others who support Obama, the only way she will stop foot in the White House is to visit John McCain. We've been loyal for 400 years. Now, it's over. But, enough trash talk. We can show you better than we can tell you.

Barrack Hussien Obama is no leader!! If he was then he wouldn't be avoiding Michigan and Florida. The only reason he didn't visit those two states before was because there wasn't any delegates at the time. Hillary Rodham Clinton went there why couldn't he?

Hillary in -08-

It took a Clinton to clean up after the first Bush mess now let's get the other Clinton to clean up this Bush and the terrible mess that he's left us in.

Who's the real leader of disception? Hillary has been throwing mud at Obama since New Hampshire. She flat out lied to the people of Ohio about Nafta? This to me is the most serious lie in this nomination. The media needs to start pressing Hillary for the truth. The only person benifitting from this smear campaign are the republicans. They are using the slander to their advantage. Split the Dems in half and they actually might win this election. How the rest of the party hasn't stepped up to stop this nonsense is unbelievable. Is Hillary trying to sabotage Obama's campaign so she gets the nomination in 2012. Nothing would surprise me. BTW I'm a white Canadian just giving an outsiders perception

I am proud to say that I have contributed to Obama's campaign, I have made calls to other voters on his behalf , I have purchased Obama T-Shirts and will continue to donate to the campaign until victory is achieved. I should say "mission accomplished".

Posted by: Arnaud

Right On! Arnaud. Go for it!

That "mission accomplished" schtick worked out really well for G. Dubya.

I certainly hope it works out equally as well for you and Obama.

I really was for Obama. I have now changed my vote. Wright controversy was about Character, integrity, judgement. Courage of convictions. I do not need a guy whos church gave Farakhan a lifetime achievement award, give me a race lecture.
Melanie u made a very good point.

I think Obama has seen everything already. Being accused of not being Black enough or not white enough, Being accused of not being christian enough and not being muslim enough; being accused of copying speeches despite his adept mastering of the English language. Short of finding real political flaws, we look for distractions.

I have seen this before. Remember Tiger Wood and the other guy speech about Tiger Wood going back to his black roots??????

I am proud to say that I have contributed to Obama's campaign, I have made calls to other voters on his behalf , I have purchased Obama T-Shirts and will continue to donate to the campaign until victory is achieved. I should say "mission accomplished"

I don't think anyone could explain it as well as Obama , this is the America we live in right at this moment..anger, separation,confusion..fear, frustration. We need an honest voice of truth..Obama is the only one (running for office) not afraid to speak truth..bruises & all. I know that when I vote for president I need someone with a voice to inspire the nation, to help change the attitude of the American people who actually don't believe that we are one nation under God..The people who would never want to be "one" with anyone else. People who couldn't unite with even their next door neighbor if he happened to be a different color than himself or a different political party or anyone he just didn't like,for that matter. We need someone to change that mentality. If you truly listen to what he says..you realize that he is speaking from truth... He understands why people feel this separation..how they arrived at their perception..he is never speaking from only a 'black "point of view or a "white" point of view..he speaks from a human one..as an observer..open minded, with compassion,without judgement..ready to help talk it out..ready for the blows that may come, steady until it is resolved & until there is change.....isn't that what we intrinsically need? That's what we need as children.. isn't that what we need as a nation.. Isn't that the man he is? All I know is that I want somebody with that kind of statue to lead the country for my children & make a difference. As for Hillary camp's latest desparate move to undermine Obama's integrity & drive a wedge between races....would you ever want to be held liable for someone elses words.. especially when they were venting frustration? Anyone who would let this deter them from voting ,never believed in him anyway so ..............TIME FOR CHANGE ..YES WE CAN , OBAMA is a LIGHT in this DARKNESS that we're facing ....Let him SHINE!!

Us Govt. regulations re "affirmative action" allow one to CHOOSE ones race, as Obama did, as Bill Richardson did.

Do not know if either did it for that reason, however, it certainly does give one "a leg up"/advantage re employment and college acceptance. I do support affirmative action, though it has never benefited me. Believe it necessary to "even out" past inequities.

But, do not agree with one's choosing the more advantaged "half" for political or affimative action purposes.

I am a white "mongrel", I am some of everyone, yet definitely have 1/16th Cherokee in my lineage (great, great, grandmother full-blood) and could obtain tribal membership through "Dawes Role" means. Yet, Federal laws re scholarships require enrollment in a federally recognized tribe as well as a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood card showing at least a one-quarter Native American descent.

Higher standard for Native Americans than any other racial or ethnic minority. But, I could say, "I am black!", no problem. Go figure.

CNN reports today--"Among Pennsylvania Democratic primary voters, Clinton's lead over Obama more than doubled from last month, according to polls.
Obama's association with Wright appeared to be hurting him as of last weekend."
Now that Rev. Wright and Mr. Rezko sitting on his back, it going to all downhill for Sen. Obama from now on, although the Washington media is looking the other way, unfortunatly this may be too late to save the Democrats in 08, who have a reputation for bungling their presidental runs. If they do not have re-do primaries in Michigan and in Florida and let Sen. Obama be their nominee for the presidential run, Republicns are going make Rev. Wright Sen. Obama's running mate. That will be end of story for Democrats! It's only Hillary Clinton who can save the democrats from OBAMA-WRIGHT team!

Words matter, but intentions matter more. I accept and respect that McCaskill's intentions are positive, supportive and in the right place.

I, an African American, do not require an apology for an honest expression of good intentions. Her heart is in the right place. That's good enough for me.

ARE WE MORE THAN THE COLOR OF OUR SKIN?

IS THE WHOLE GREATER THAN THE SUM OF IT'S PARTS?

In a perverse way Geraldine Ferraro was right--Obama wouldn't be where he is if he wasn't black. Ironically, however, he really isn't black! The reality is Obama has black skin but did not know what is was like to be a Black American. He grew up in Hawaii and Indonesia. He attended a prestigious preparatory high school and attended a predominantly white college.

Obama's father was Kenyan, privileged, a Muslim with black skin and most significantly--absent. His stepfather was Indonesian, privileged and a Muslim with brown skin. His Mother was a Kansan, privileged, and a Atheist with white skin. His controversial mentor is American, unapologetically Christian, a Marine Veteran, and unashamedly black. Other than his wife Michelle, the Rev Wright is the only real tie that Obama has to Black America. It's a double edged sword, but Obama needs Rev. Wright to retain the Black (and Christian) vote. With political aspirations in mind, he intentionally joined a Black Christian church to assimilate into Black American culture. Despite Rev. Wright's harsh rhetoric, Obama stayed with the church for 20 years as he studied Black America and worked on his metamorphosis.

By focusing on black vote, Obama is guilty of being racist. With his unique background he could equally embrace all racial groups. Obama should redefine himself as a citizen of the world, multicultural and all inclusive.

I guess she forgot about Martin Luther King?

Pay attention to the "blame" Obama places on mostly Clinton to keep the spotlight off himself....he avoids accountability every step of the way........ever try to put na eel into a soda bottle???????

Obama and endorsers are condoning the most vile of hate speech directed at our Country. Were it an Imam spewing forth such hate in a Mosque? We know there would be grave consequences.

No wonder Obama was absent on July 26, 2007 when the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission were voted on....he, being a member of the Homeland Security Committee of the Senate???? It passed and was signed by the President in spite of him. Keep our country safe from internal Hate as well as external? HARDLY.