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Obama to Deliver Major Address on Race Tomorrow

March 17, 2008 2:36 PM

In Philly, tomorrow morning at 10:15 a.m., at the National Constitution Center, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, will deliver what his campaign is billing as a "major address on race, politics, and how we bring our country together at this important moment in our history."

What do you think he should say?

- jpt

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malth - right wing anti-gay voters do not support democrats... are you implying they will pay good money to get into the concert knowing it benefits Clinton? LOL let em be stupid

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 10:16:02 PM

newb - if you have been following at all over the past few weeks you would know i beleive in separation of church and state .. this is about a presidential election... that person must swear to uphold the constitution that holds that wall... my spiritual beliefs are not at issue and i dont criticise anyone for theirs... i dont think it has any place in government because I am an American who believes in our constitution

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 10:13:05 PM

I think Clinton has high moral character even if her husband is a cheater. 40 mill dollars of investigations proved that to me.

As far as a strike in Iran... i dot know about that... but Obama's associates endorsed genocide of the jewish people past and present.

have a good one Jason

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 10:10:31 PM

Looks like a concert event... high priced seats. But you can always contribute the other way.

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 10:07:16 PM

Have not lost them all, but I am out. Thanks for the differing views.

Posted by: Jason | Mar 17, 2008 10:05:05 PM

I hardly think Clinton can claim any high ground on moral matters. And for the record, Hagee may not advocate "terrorism" but his is a person who advocates a first strike against Iran to prompt the second coming. I believe that is on par.

Posted by: Jason | Mar 17, 2008 10:03:33 PM

Just wait for the video my friends. It is coming as surely as Obama's downfall.

Posted by: Mark David | Mar 17, 2008 9:59:40 PM

Jung - nice sentiments but I feel no guilt for things other people did... perhaps you need to look to the serenity prayer which holds that we are ot responsible for things we cannot control

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 9:59:30 PM

hagee is not someone who supports terrorism so there is no comparison to the endorsements

i think mccain should reject it on principle but the topic was comparing it to Farrakhan and that is not a legitimate comparison

as far as principles, i guess you proved Clinton has more principles because of her rejection of a prejudicial group's endorsement

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 9:57:03 PM

transparency has nothing to do with lies about what he knows or doesnt know... transparency relates to reporting of funds and records... lying about how much he received and admitting to it is proof of a lie... if you cant see that i cant help you... lies of ommission are also lies and that was directly quoted so there was also proof... glad you gave up some more money to a man who doesnt need it... how about donating money to someone who does like the poor? lol

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 9:54:21 PM

DC,

He rejected the views on Catholics, not the endorsement. BIG difference.

Posted by: Jason | Mar 17, 2008 9:51:44 PM

P.S. Your claims of lies "are just words" ... but still, no evidence.

Posted by: malthusian77 | Mar 17, 2008 9:51:06 PM

Obama--yikes,

I agree. I just think it is absurd that Obama even has to deal with this. Last time a checked, nothing said in church effects the price of gas. But if he does not then he looks weak. He is in a no win situation.

Posted by: Jason | Mar 17, 2008 9:40:24 PM

DC,

I have yet to see McCain held to the same standard if he actually did reject the support (I seem to remember several pictures of them on the same stage).

I also, in doing a quick Google search, could not find any evidence of the rejection by the McCain folks. (however, i admit it was a quick search)

Posted by: Jason | Mar 17, 2008 9:33:35 PM

malthusian77 writes:
"For example, Obama DID give away ALL the direct Rezko money, though it took them a while (understandably) to turn up money from Rezko associates."
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Um-HMM. And Obama gave back a half-million dollars worth of "side yard" to MRS. Rezko, too -- when it became known he'd received it.

The uber-media gave John Edwards such guff about having a large house (which Edwards actually EARNED without help from mobsters), and never mentioned the Obama house and grounds?? (Where's the summer house, by the way? Or do they ... use someone ELSE's?)

Posted by: Navarro | Mar 17, 2008 9:32:25 PM

Barack Hussein Obama? Who am I? I am not who you think I am. I am not proud of my country and I do not tell the truth. I am a liar. I have not done anything for my own state and I do not know what I will do if I am elected President. I have no idea where to start other than talk about race issues and convince everyone that I am not a racist. My wife is proud of her country for the first time in her adult life. What more can I say about myself? I am sure if you stay tuned you will find out so much more about me and you will realize that if you vote for me you will be destroying our country as we now know it. Things will never be the same when I get in there and start all of my racist political crap.

Posted by: Pat | Mar 17, 2008 9:30:16 PM

This post said it all:
kris | Mar 17, 2008 2:46:55 PM
Thanks Kris... the following posted by Kris:
Senator Obama should admit that he has divided the Democratic Party and America as well by his very poor judgment of whom he aligns himself with. He should tell the truth about his relationship with Mr. Wright instead of spending days lying about it.

He should end his speech by saying he is stepping aside for the good of the Democratic Party and giving a Democrat a fair chance winning the Presidency because he will NOT win.

I'm not holding my breath however.

Posted by: sparklewdc | Mar 17, 2008 9:29:34 PM

he is going to lie.

Posted by: charlie | Mar 17, 2008 9:26:59 PM

Jason - McCain does not have ties to Hagee. Hagee endorsed him and he denounced Hagee's prejudicial views. Hagee is not his spiritual advisor of 20 years.

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 9:26:22 PM

malth - very typical reaction from you to change the subject. We are not discussing transparency.

If you think people cant trace contributions via a dB or spreadsheet in short order perhaps you dont know much about campaign accounting and reporting requirements. Reporters obviously had no problem finding the data. The public can find data after it is reported via the open secrets dB.

The Obama camp is predictable... avoid the question, change the subject, point the finger elsewhere. LOL

You asked for documented lies, you were provided evidence by many posters including myself.

You asked why I question his judgement and credibility without regard to religion. I answered.

I used to think he could be a good VP and possibly a future candidate. I advocated for the unity ticket. New evidence has come to light that changes my support. I have made my decision as an American to no longer support Obama in any way now or in the future and support your right to disagree with it.

Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 17, 2008 9:23:10 PM

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