It was a wonderful speech given by a true gentlemen.

I'm glad Obama chose to be in Indiana and not clinging to the hip of Hillary, as the media would have posted them, as usual, can't mention Barack without throwing Hillary in there, after all she might get slighted. I think Barack Obama will make history as one of the greatest presidents we've ever had.

This guy will do or say anything to become the first Black President. I used to be an Obama supporter but this jerk lost my vote with all of his inconsistencies. I don't like any of the 3 candidates. What an awful choice we have. I guess I will wait until the general election to make up my mind but either I will skip my vote this year or bite down very hard on my tongue and vote for MCCain since I can not bring myself to vote for an empty suit.

His so called "race" speech. I think it should be called "Try to save my own A##! speech"

Obama begging to elect him so MLK's dream can come true... What a liar.

See Jesse JAckson, Sharpton .. some of MLK's close people. They are nothing but a disgrace to the Black community. They minted enough money to feed 10 generations.

I call it the "My Grandmother Made Me Cringe" speech.

I can't wait until Obama is made to look like the fool and the inexperienced candidate that he is once the general election starts.

Obama making a race speech. He constantly plays the race card. What a coward he is. I am not that big on Hillary but one thing I think most people have to say about her is she is fighter and stands up to people. Down with Obama!

It was a very thoughtful speech with great sentiment. He is always a good orator.
Along with his speech in Phillie.
Maya Angelo called his speech in Pa.
one that will be in the history books.
I also believe it will be, he done a fantastic job.

How come Clinton's remarks in memphis are no where in this blog?

Obama!

1- I never heard my Pastor make such inflammatory comments while I was in the pews/ -- in his race speech When I would hear inflammatory comments during his sermons etc. etc. You can't have it both ways.

2. Rezko - he gave me 100,000.00 ooops day before the trial - it was 250,000.

3. I don't believe in NAFTA! It hurst the country. When I become pres I will reform it. - Shhhh - hey Canada - this is only election rhetoric - dont worry about NAFTA- wink wink.

Obama is toast.

Again, speech.. speaker...He should run for speaker of house so he can speak his dream every day....

Again he showed his only experience, where he got well trained from his church how to speak about your dream and make you as his followers.....

He is unelectable is not because he is black... it is because he is no experience and accomplishments to earn such most honorable title...

Colin Power is much better than Obama in terms of experiences and leadership....Power would be true first black president if he would run...

America is not stupid.....He will be dumped either in Dems primary in the end or in G.E by REPs....

Dr King's Legacy is that he was human too. He had extramarital sex just like JFK & Bill Clinton. It is time we dropped the criticism of Bill Clinton about Lewinsky.

GREAT SPEECH BY CLINTON - SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GREAT ADVOCATE FOR THE EQUALTIY. NICE JOB - HILLARY - I MAY MOVE MY VOTE TO YOU.

OBAMAS SPEECH IS MUCH OF THE SAME - FANCY SPEECHES. DONT' THESE GET OLD FAST.

Report: Senator Hillary Clinton's voice quivered as she recounted her recollection of the day Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
I wonder how long she had to practice that one?

Lay it down, folks. Today we honor the Reverend Martin Luther King. Senator Obama has a right to speak to that legacy too.

Don't we all?

Because Mayou Angelo says it's a great speech and it is one for the history books. how the heck is she to tell us what is good. She writes poetry.

the only reason that Race speech was ever written and spoken - it was not because it was heartfelt - he was trying to save his campaign and the guilty white people bought it. I didn't cause all this racism and the history of slavery. I am not going to vote for someone because this country wants to show the world - we are not racist. We are racist if that is the reason most people vote for him. Is is ashame that 90% of the black popluation is voting for Obama. What does that tell you.

I don't think Hillary's choking up was planned. The Clinton's are a lot of things but no one can ever say that they are not true supporters of minorities and have always tried to help the black race. That is why Bill Clinton is referred to as the first Black president so LAUREN you should really read up on things before you make idiotic statements.

Truth Truth

I am with you. Obama is where is he because he is black. John Edwards is a much better person than Obama and it is a shame that he dropped out. We may end up with that jerk Obama. Oh well.

Do you think Obama is an honest man when he lied about his long time friend Rezko, his "uncle" pastor, and double-talking about NAFTA??

He is just the same politican as others, or worse because he tried to pretend he were clean...

So please give Americans the reasons why he is entitled to be US president with his little experiences and little accomplishments...

Hey CC4Obama -

funny you can remember 40 years ago. Let's ask obama how much money Rezko dontated that he in return donated to charity - first is was 100,000 and later on it was 250,000.

Nafta double talk and the lies about his pastor. Glass houses CC. He is a typical politician.

Donna, thanks for your agreement....

To be frank, I just can't find any reason Obama would have earned to be our CIC...based on his little experiences, his little accomplishments and his same old political tricks.....

Looks to me he is just a young power-hunger...

cc4obama
I myself was wondering that 1 too. Looks good thou doesnt it

In Hilary's own word:
"I don't think people should come to Ohio and tell the people of Ohio one thing and then have your campaign tell a foreign government something else behind closed doors," Clinton said then. "That's the kind of difference between talk and action and that I've been pointing out in this campaign."

"I would ask you to look at that story, substitute my name for Senator Obama," she also said. "If some of my advisers had been having private meetings with foreign governments and basically saying ignore what I'm saying because it's only political rhetoric … I think it raises serious questions."

Like in Obama's case this was not just a meeting. Penn is actually lobbying for free trade.

Also, wright coming to cleanse Bill's sins. Bill Clinton did not go to his church for 20 years and donate over 250K to the church and hang out Farrakhan - it is very very different.

was she talking about the late MLK or her self? its seems to me that she was talking about her campain and herself with this never gave up and all that. the fact is she could have done the things she said and she could have mis-spoke! But one thing is clear even she knows she is going down and fast.

OBAMA is a crook! He insults Martin King by likening himself to him. I would support Hillary 100%.
Personally, I think there's a government conspiracy to get Obama elected, i think the media are apart of this too. The reasoning behind this is that the half wit government thinks that, with Obama's Islamic connections, he will be able to make them see reason...bs!!!!! LOL but remember this, there is an element of truth in every joke. The only real joke would be on America if they vote for him and the only chance America has to get back on it's feet is by electing HILLARY as PRESIDENT!!!

CLINTON GETTING EMOTIONAL AGAIN.... HMMMM... SEEMS LIKE SHE DOES THAT ANYTIME SHE IS GETTING BEHIND IN THE POLLS! ONCE AGAIN, A PLOTTER SHE IS. IS THIS NEW HAMPSHIRE AGAIN! GET OUT NOW HILLARY. YOU'VE ALREADY LOST.

brian did Mrs.King say im not loretta lynn standing by my man? i personaly could care less if she stayed with him or left him but its comments like that, and the stay home and bake cookies comment that offend people.

Nice job, Obama... (not) use MLK's anniversary to promote yourself.. Obama, go away..

CLINTON GETTING EMOTIONAL AGAIN.... HMMMM... SEEMS LIKE SHE DOES THAT ANYTIME SHE IS GETTING BEHIND IN THE POLLS! ONCE AGAIN, A PLOTTER SHE IS. IS THIS NEW HAMPSHIRE AGAIN! GET OUT NOW HILLARY. YOU'VE ALREADY LOST.

Posted by: Rick Retting | Apr 4, 2008 2:49:23 PM

good observations Rick

Donna...
Yes you are correct that Obama gave the speech on race to save his campaign...That doesn't mean that he did not feel that way before the Rev Wright issue came out. I believe that him being mixed he has seen both sides of racism. This was the time for him to come out say how he felt. You are to concerned about why he gave the speech instead of listening to what the speech was about. Also since the artical is about MLK did you know that some of he speeches were considered controversial and unpatriotic just as Rev Wright.
Also Maya Angelo is not just a poet she has also written books, films, and plays. Lets not forget she is also a important figure in the civil rights movement. I would listen to her over you regarding a speech on race.....

you know what? i it was hilary that did that, she went on for a few sentances about not giving up going all the way i dont think its coincidence that was something she has been saying about her campain!

WAIT!!!! It's too early for her tears!!!! She usually holds those until 3 days before a vote!!!! Good lord the woman must really be getting desperate! Go figure.....

Obama called King an extraordinary American whose assassination, “left a wound on the soul of our nation that has yet to fully heal.”

And how right he is . The biggotry is still living loud and clear . Just read the blogs .

Clinton spoke about King’s drive and perseverance even when the media and everyone else counted him out and how he never gave up.

well yesterday she was Paulette Revere
The day before she was ROCJY
hummmmmmm.i wonder who she is today.

deanna
good for you i forgot thjat 1. so on april 19 we should she the water works.
Maybe on that day we should all duck and run for cover.

Bush has got over 4000 young men & women
killed, thousand injured, billions of dollars wasted and you talk about Clinton having sex in the white house & he is not running to be prez. How many of boys & girls have cheated on your other half? You need to look in the mirror. I will take the Clintons any day over Bush, if I recall the 1990's where pretty good for everyone

Obama said the dream that King began has not been completed, and it is all Americans task to now help finish
Hopefully we as a united country will be able to do it.

don fl. the facts are what they are, hilary can NOT beat mccain! so its obama or 100 more years at war!

I will take the Clintons any day over Bush, if I recall the 1990's where pretty good for everyone

Posted by: Don FL | Apr 4, 2008 3:10:52 PM

the problem is Don he can not be president again havent you been listening to Hill she said it is and always will be HER presidency.

don also must add mrs.clinton said yes to the war!

The statement that Hillary "choked up" when she learned of the death of Dr. King makes me want to THROW UP. The truth is: she was so moved she went right out and became a "Goldwater Girl," campaigning for the the Arizona senator who fought against the Civil Rights bill. Hillary is a phony as a three dollar bill.

69%believe Obama will win the nomination

Wait a sec... She said she was a junior in college. Didn't she go to work for Goldwater after she graduated. There's a disconnect in her statement and fact.

: jstern, SHE CANT WIN AGAINST MCCAIN ... SHE TOLD PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR HIM YOU THINK HE WONT BRING THAT UP? YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE GOING TO FORGET? EVERY TIME SHE PUTS HIM DOWN SHE WILL LOOK WORSE! SHE CANT TELL PEOPLE THAT HE IS NOT READY TO TAKE ON AMERICA WITH OUT HIM ASKING THEN WHY DID YOU THEN LEAD AMERICANS TO THINK SO AND VOTE FOR ME? WHY WOULD YOU LEAD AMERICANS TO ME IF YOU THOUGHT I WOULD DOOM THEM? WHAT IS SHE SUPPOST TO SAY? I WAS PLAYING THEM FOR MORONS TO BEAT OBAMA! OR MAYBE WELL YES I TRADED MY OWN PARTY TO ASK AMERICANS TO VOTE FOR YOU EVEN THOUGH I THINK YOU WOULD NOT DO A GOOD JOB BECAUSE WELL IM JUST SO MAD I WANTED TO WIN, SORRY GUYS I MISS-SPOKE!

Bloggers everywhere have been wondering how long it would be before Hillary felt her numbers were low enough that she needed to try the "New Hampshire Cry" play -- now we know.

BPATZ3 NO THEY CANT BECAUSE MCCAIN HIMSELF SAID HE KNOWS HIM AND HE ISNT!SO UNLESS HE WANTS TO LOOK LIKE A DONKEYS BACKSIDE HE WONT.

bpatz3
Has it Happened yet? Why do you think that Rush keeps on saying vote for Hillary? It is because they know they can and will beat her . They will have a good fight with Barack.

Barb -- I was just sick that I was NECESSARY for he to give a race speech, too.

JUST BECAUSE WE LEAVE WONT MEAN IT WOULDNT STILL BE THE TRUTH!

ToDarnBad, THEY BOTH SAID SOMETHING ON MLK, WHO FOUGHT FOR EQUALITY ON RACE.

Eric |I LIKED THE WHOLE RECYCLING THING..NICE ONE

Rush is saying vote for Hillary because even if he is a conservative he would not want anyone like Obama to have a chance to be in the WhiteHouse. Obama was a nobody until a year ago. The only thing keeping him in this race is his charisma and oratorical skills other than that he is just a used car salesman in an empty suit. People like you drawn to him like groupies will put a Republican in the whitehouse. Clinton might not be perfect but she is the best candidate we have that can turn this country around.

KS KATTY, UM WHAT PARTY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? DEMS ARE GOING TO WIN, YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY.

Sorry, but whenever Hillary tells a "story" now, recalling some event of her past, I question if they are actual memories or mis-statements due to sleep deprivation or faulty long term memory. I just cannot take her "memory" or her "memory of her memories" seriously.
But, she does appear to be making good use of her angst at her sinking chances of becomming President.
Crocodile tears!

Hillary plays politics with the memory of MLK. Do you guys know that this woman is paying for an acting coach? It's disclosed on her finanical records that she has to report. She's such a fake and is using her tears to gain votes. I hope the American people will look beyond her phoniness...it's just rediculous how she always has to pour on the tears when she's down.

I listen to Rush everyday, I find him amusing. He wants the republicans to vote for Hillary to keep her in the race because the longer the fighting continues the worse off the dems are. But he also thinks it would be easier to go up against Hillary.

Eric - do your homework before saying Obama only has Reszko and Wright in his closet. Check out William Ayers, Khalidi, Farakhan, Larry Sinclair, Frank Davis and Emil Jones. Obama's words and actions is totally different from the carefully crafted image that him and his camp is portraying. It is the MSM that is covering up for him. The American people deserves the right to know who the Real Barack Obama is before it is too late.

You Said
Barack is a big liar too, he is NOT without his faults. Neither is Hillary, but at least we know her and she doesn't have a racist pastor spewing garbage in what should be a place for worshiping. So what if Bill cheated, what male politician doesn't these days anyway? Doesn't make it right, but it happens. Barack is a closet liar, those are the worst.

You're right, Barack has his faults. And so does his pastor (who, for the record, can say anything he wants to). But don't tell me Obama is a closet liar and Hilary is not. There's no such thing as an "open liar" in politics, so maybe it's just that Hilary lies more often so she gets caught. Either that or she's much worse at lying.

you know, there's a reason so many ex-Clinton backers have endorsed Obama. They actually do see a better president in him than Clinton.

Remember... when you vote for Clinton, you are voting for LOBBYISTS to run your country

Rush is saying vote for Hillary because even if he is a conservative he would not want anyone like Obama to have a chance to be in the WhiteHouse. Obama was a nobody until a year ago. The only thing keeping him in this race is his charisma and oratorical skills other than that he is just a used car salesman in an empty suit. People like you drawn to him like groupies will put a Republican in the whitehouse. Clinton might not be perfect but she is the best candidate we have that can turn this country around.

Posted by: bpatz3 | Apr 4, 2008 3:43:59 PM

now do you understand why Hillarys numbers are what they are ? Texas and all the others states. Her numbers would be lower than what they are if there was not the cross over. simple math if there was 20 for example that voted for her and 10 were true rep. that crossed over then she really only won 10.
In nov. that 20 really wouldnt be there only 10 would be.

Barb, you could also say that about Hillary. Some women are voting for her just because she is a women.

You don't get it. Some of the republicans would rather sacrifice 4 years with a dem than put McCain in the white house. He can't win without the conservatives. And they don't like him. But they can't stand Hillary either.

This candidate has lost all her credibility and any sincere emotional episode is ignored by people who recognize her as a drama queen. She needs to give it a rest and get a job in Hollywood.

What a crock. Why is she READING her "memories" of what she did when she heard MLK was killed. I'm sure her speechwriters thought that would sound good if she said she threw her bag across the room, and there's no CBS videotape to show she's making it up.

The only thing missing form this acting job is the claim that she and Chelsea were running from sniper fire in 1968 when she heard about MLK...

People we are supposed to be honoring one of the greatest men in U.S. history who gave his life literally so you could have your freedom and be treated with respect. Can we have one day of unity and respect on this blog?

Obama has already won......HRC does not have a chance please get use to it!!!!!!can you people count?????? HRC is not entitled to the presidency... she cannot win at this point even with Mich and FLA the one most electable is the one with the most votes,delegates etc HRC have convinced you all that you are truly idiots!!! Get over race its not an issue, you have issues with your own identity go figure it out your choice is your choice.... my my my the anger this is exactly what our Bi-Racial President is talking about ignorance.

Lauren - you are too funny. Have you checked the news on FOX and TIMES? Obama's support is eroding fast. The American people is catching up on who Barack Obama really is. It's too bad the MSM covered up for him this long. If not we would already have our democratic nominee. I doubt you remember how good it was when Bill Clinton was the President.

I remember Bill in the white house but you can't go back to the 90's. We need to move forward.

bpatz3 | Apr 4, 2008 4:08:14 PM
Sorry, but we'll wait on some objective reports. Just because you SAY it, doesn't make it TRUE. You may want to go look up that Hitler quote, you know, the one that says keep repeating a lie until it's true. BS.

I find it highly inappropriate for someone on a campaign trail showing up in Memphis on the 40th anniversary of MLK’s death. This is a day of remembrance for HIM and to celebrate HIS life and there should be no distractions from someone on a campaign trail, whether it is Clinton, Obama, or McCain.

Was she even invited by the community to speak?

I just watched the link to Sen. Clinton's remarks. I was really touched and impressed.

Her remarks reminded me that she has supported African Americans & civil rights and human rights in this country for her entire adult life...40 years. I have been very hard on Clinton (still do not like her disingenuousness or shades of dishonesty). Still, in watching the video I feel I have misjudged her to an extent and that I have not been fair to her. I am an AA and until today I have been an avid supporter of Obama. However, when he chose to go to Indiana rather than Memphis and when I heard the rationale and read the "political" speech he gave I really now feel that I have to think twice. I thought I was voting for him more than just because he was Black like me. Therefore, after today I really must reassess and I urge all other supporters to reassess and make sure that you are not just so happy to have the first AA President that you pick the wrong person for not just the job but for your own self interest as a citizen in America. I want to be wrong. I have contributed money and argued with people fervently on this site against Hillary and for Barack, but after today I just do not know. Moreover, when I raised this issue on the Barack Obama blog I was attacked by his supporters and I started feeling like I was in a "Personality Cult" movement rather than a real movement like Dr. King led for Civil Rights and Human Rights. Remember, there was no position for himself that King either sought or received. In fact, his family lived in near poverty for most of the early childhood of his kids when his wife was left a widow.

Too darn bad - I am not just saying these things. You can check it out and be the judge. It is your prerogative to vote for who you wish will be the best candidate. Clinton might not be perfect but she is the best one we have out there.

shelgirl -- So this was after being a "Goldwater Girl", right? She was a working on Goldwater's campaign AFTER King was killed. It must not have matter too much then.

tiredofthelack - just check out the websites about Obama's support eroding. If I am delusional those other people are delusional. Before you accuse someone of delusional check out those people that I said and you be the judge. Vote with your conscience and not because you have the Clintons because of Lewinsky. SHELGIRL - thank you for the nice posting.

Everywhere I look - the media is telling that Obama is beating Hillary in the polls. The media tries to tell us that no one cared about the Rev. Wright scandal - Rezko - plagerism. It feels like the media is trying to demoralize the Clinton followers by trying brainwash us that it is a lost cause. Yet, every newspaper article's comments, on-line article comments all say the opposite is true: that people are disgusted with Obama. So, is this election for the people? Or, is this election being hijacked by the media?

Obama begging to elect him so MLK's dream can come true... What a liar.

Obama will never become the President of the United States. Most of the white people supporting him now are just setting him up for the big fall in Novemeber when they cast their votes for McCain. The media is intentionally blowing him up just to tear him down when he falls.

Isn't it interesting that Hill finds an opportunity to get "choked up" before each big vote? Her grabs at opportunism make it very difficult to feel the sincerity of her tears.

I watch Hillary nearly bursted into tears when given an address in MLK memory.

This is another way of seeking black votes, Can she produce the video to show her emontional claim? or is this another sniper fire story.
God help HRC

Tell me this.....

How could you be up by 20+ points in a place that's considered to be "Clinton Country" and check today and see it's only 5 points and dropping.

Sounds bad to the average, critically thinking human being.

Wouldn't it be a shocker to see Obama shut Hillary down in Pennsylvania? A place where she's favored to win?

Hmmmm, that would be classic. Starting to look better as we get closer to 4/22

What a joke... Not only does she try to pull these crocodile tears every time her campaign gets desperate, but to do it just prior to releasing her tax returns is ridicules. (Talk about deflecting). And then to top it off she ends her "speech" with the same biblical quote from Amos that Barrack ended his speech with out in Indiana. it's becoming apparent that her days are numbered, and it's quite insulting that on this Historic day she could not even produce the smallest amount of sincerity. Good luck Hillary...

Clinton's quivering voice is more sham sentiment from a professional prevaricator. Her credibility about anything that she feels cannot be substantiated is zero. Just what were her social leanings 40 years ago? There is NO WAY to verify just how she felt 40 years ago and she knows it, but I seriously doubt that the murder of Dr. King tore her up so much that she threw her bookbag across the room and felt that everything had been shattered. I wasn't a junior in college, but I also remember the day and my main emotion was bewilderment about why someone wanted to kill a person like this who had never hurt anyone. Sadly, however, there are many who are willing to accept anything a known liar says if the liar embellishes them well enough to the listener's liking.

clinton chokes up , again ? ? good grief. When we find out none of this is true , Monday she will be saying she mispoke , she was sleey. she meant when Pres. Kennedy or was it Bobby Kennedy was assassinated is when she threw her books. Oh no it was Vince Foster or was it Ron Brown??? She was under sniper fire couldn't think straight.Was that before or after she tried to join the Marines or was it the Army?

Forces unknown to you have been searching, digging and attempting to create negatives since they started realizing that America is drawn to him.

You're old news, but keep digging. Maybe you could look into his daughters' grade school papers to find something a little more scandalous. Allow me to share:

Rezko - No news
Rev Wright - Old news
Lapel Issue - You're funny
Mrs. Obama's Thesis Paper - A stretch
Commander in Chief - He'll Be that
A Muslim - Food for the mental midgets

Keep hope alive J

Obama supporters, now that Clinton has released her tax returns, why hasn't Obama released his for 2007???

Another issue I don't see mentioned, is what has Obama done in his career for someone other than himself? The Clinton's are always out there helping victims of aids, Katrina, poverty and you never hear anything that Obama does. The Clinton's gave over 10 million to charity, the most Obama gave to charity was $220,000 to his racist church.

People are quick to criticize the Clintons, but they are the ones out there taking up the cause and helping the unfortunate or victims of disaster-no matter what race, income, age, etc. It is a shame that some many people are lost in the empty rhetoric of Obama to see he is only in this race for himself and will DO NOTHING to help anyone else other than his cronies. Obama=Bush

Obama supporters, now that Clinton has released her tax returns, why hasn't Obama released his for 2007???

Another issue I don't see mentioned, is what has Obama done in his career for someone other than himself? The Clinton's are always out there helping victims of aids, Katrina, poverty and you never hear anything that Obama does. The Clinton's gave over 10 million to charity, the most Obama gave to charity was $220,000 to his racist church.

People are quick to criticize the Clintons, but they are the ones out there taking up the cause and helping the unfortunate or victims of disaster-no matter what race, income, age, etc. It is a shame that so many people are lost in the empty rhetoric of Obama to see he is only in this race for himself and will DO NOTHING to help anyone else other than his cronies. Obama=Bush