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Can Blacks and the Clintons Kiss and Make-Up?

Posted Jun 9th 2008 8:00AM by Carmen Dixon
Filed under: BlackSpin, Elections, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton

One of the nastiest leftovers from the Democratic primary is the bad blood that's left between the Clintons and the black community.

Many black people once regarded Bill Clinton as a hero. But the former President threw away his 'Black Pass' popping off at the mouth in South Carolina comparing Barack Obama's win to Jesse Jackson's.

And Hillary Clinton's first foray into color tinged political knuckleball came when she appeared to diminish Dr. King's impact on Civil Rights legislation. By her campaign's end, Clinton was extolling the electoral potency of "hardworking white" Americans.




Now for the record, I do not believe the Clinton's are racists at all. It's more cynical than that. They were ruthless in courting the white vote and willing to say things and allow things to be said that caused real hurt to many of their formerly "ride or die" African American supporters.

The Clinton's were too quick to forget that during the darkest daze of his presidency, Bill Clinton called out for help and black preachers answered; black preachers including Reverend Jeremiah Wright.

But on Saturday, Hillary Clinton conceded and did the right thing. She delivered a rousing speech declaring her intention to "work her heart out" for Barack Obama and unequivocally encouraged her supporters to do the same. So at least that means no more Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D)-OH hyper-enthusiastically pushing Hillary's superiority to Barack Obama to any reporter who'll listen.

So my question is, will blacks and the Clinton's just kiss and make-up? Or is this divorce court?
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1. I have to SEE IT in order to BELEIVE IT! On Saturday, Hillary did what she was suppose to do but, I could see in her EXPRESSIONS that it was HARD
to say what she said about OBAMA and working really hard to UNITE the PARTY to work together? It seemed that she was UN EASY and it looked like she had a FORCED SMILE? That's my opinion.

Yes, there has been some BAD BLOOD between the two parties but, it's going to take some time to HEAL the DEMOCRATIC PARTY and all the Clinton and Obama Supporters as well. It can be done but, it's going to take WORK!

"OBAMA 2008"

Ms. Unique at 10:29AM on Jun 9th 2008

2. I think it is time to put aside our differences and reconize that the GOP is in a weakened state. Go Obama!

Willard N. Rose at 1:13PM on Jun 9th 2008

3. Yeah, we'll forgive her- but we'll never elect her to the presidency... And I may not vote at all if she's on the ticket. As VP she's only one gunshot away from the presidency and after all she has said and done, she deserves no support from the black community or people of color in general. She tried to bring us back a hundred years at least... Lest she forget, black men were given the right to vote before women, but were not allowed to exercise it (and oftentimes still are not). Yet blacks are still underrepresented in positions of power across the US while mostly white women have been making gains for the past hundred years. I used to love the Clintons, campaigned my butt off for them. I was 18 when Clinton first ran and it was the first time I could vote- NEVER AGAIN!

kauai mama at 1:27PM on Jun 9th 2008

4. HYPOCRISY OF POLITICS

The strange hypocritical world of politics now finds Hillary supporting Obama ---

http://pacificgatepost.blogspot.com/2008/06/inevitable-hypocrisy-of-politics.html

PacificGatePost at 2:04PM on Jun 9th 2008

5. The Exit Speech! SHE LOST! Made us wait so she could EXIT with Grace and some DIGNITY!
I am somewhat happy with her speech. I even like her again for the moment but, I don't believe in her completely. In my heart I want to believe in her but.....

I commend her on representing the Women of these United States Of America

What an Election!!!!

Obama is the NOMINEE !!! SHE HAS STRATEGICLY gotten her face and voice ...FRONT PAGE on every channel!!! Spotlight.....Power...Pride

All tho she should be very Proud of herself for she ran a hellava race, and is an amazing Woman!

Ok. She LOST, and Forced an EXIT with Grace and Dignity! Enough already! We need to be covering Obama/McCain now!

Why did she have to meet with Obama First, before giving this speech????? What else is there???? What was that chat between the 2 about???? $$$$$$!

She is in debt! (over $20,0000) Now can you see hiring a person for the VP spot who recklessly put her self in debt at all cost??? How would she handle our $$ ? You see what she did with her VOTERS $$$$$ .

And talk about Management /Leadership skills????? Remember, she said "Obama was not qualified". And now she is looking to Obama to help repay her debt!!!! He did a Fine Job handling his business as well his campaign $$$$ But we are going to have to help poor little selfish Hillar clear her campaign debts!! Her and her hubby together have $109,0000! she should pay this debt out her own pocket. (she contributed from her pocket so pay it back)

Dream Team?? I don't think so. This lady wants to lead the country herself. She is a Leader and a Power Ball Political Player! She even powerballed herself into debt , trying to GET MORE POWER!. (what a lottery)

She could never play 2nd fiddle to ANYONE...not even BILL! (at this moment in time) Her being VP.....no no no. That will not be good at all! Obama will be so busy trying to appease her, that he wouldn't be able to concentrate on DOING HIS JOB EFFECTIVELY. And if things went wrong, she'd be saying to the country, "I told you so"

He WON,.. over a Clinton! That there alone speaks for itself! And it will have to be him ALONE........., along with her help and support, as well all the Democratic Party's help to Win and Conquer McCain! But I can say this.....What a Woman! You either Love Her, or Hate her, or Both. I say again.....

I commend her on representing the Women of these United States Of America

But by doing it the way she did....on her own time and dime:
She is the Leader of:
Stirring up Hate!
It's time to make Peace...Not another War!!!!!
Clinton is acted like a spoiled stuck up, stead fast, Greedy selfish wanna be, who intentionally stirred up trouble amoungst Florida and Michigan voters!!!
And that trouble is hanging over because she re inlisted it by sprewing over her 18,0000 votes.
Obama had just as many!

I'm a firm believer that there's no such thing as a coincidence. There's a reason why Obama was in reach and did reach his goal as the Nominee, despite the threats, the racism and power struggles. There's been drama, skepticism and speculation on his success but He stayed on top even when he was down! Barack, like most of us good people, believes in a universal fairness. No Tactic formed against him( in any form) shall prosper. We have to realize that this movement is not about any one person, it's about the collective Black, Rich, Hispanic, Catholic, Jews, Old, Young, Poor and white, finally standing up and fighting for what's right and living a principled life!
I feel he can, and will help, Change this World, so that we as Gods People can live the rest of our days in a much DEEPER, Richer, FORM of Global Peace, Happiness, and Love.
Changing the hearts and minds of men and women is a hellava tasks. But he's been doing just that with God's help!
He's got to have the Lord guiding him and holding him up for this challenge!
And my God, Yes he can, and will.
So Hillary, now, take a back seat, stop being a spoiled little rich brat!!! Show your supporters that even YOU have a heart, (Hard to believe by the way you presented yourself), and take the mighty blow of PRIDE......and help Unite this party NOW!!!!...so us Democrats can Win this upcoming General election!

Quit being the Selfish, Scandalizing Hard knock Clinton that you are, and have Always Been, and show that even You Too.....can really Change. (Help make that Change)

She will not Get Her Way THis Time...........Wake up and move over!

Dont spoil (the other side) of History in the making for your own Pride and Glory.

she may destroy her political carreer unknowingly if she does not keep her word in Uniting the Party.

Everyone of you out there reading this:

It's time to Stop being Haters, in any form.

Spread Love, Peace Happiness and Freedom.......and you will get all that you are hoping for in life!

$$$$, Jobs, Healthcare, No more Wars........Housing, College Grants, Social Security and what ever you need to see you through!

Have Faith:

Believe and you shall receive.

But first, we as a people must start this process.....Not Barack Obama nor Clinton, Nor Mc Cain for that matter.............WE MUST TAKE A STAND! TAKE A CHANCE!

cybervee@aol.com at 3:11PM on Jun 9th 2008

6. Hillary Clinton needs to talk to her racist and sexist supporters before she can be forgiven. If you notice she did not attack McCain or defends Obama against McCains remarks against him.

Obama showed her some love and respect despite her mudslinging and racist campaing. She and her flock have become sore losers. I suggest that they pressure McCain to put her on his ticket or convince her to run as independent (with Bob Johnson as her VP). She's just destroying the Democratic party.

Muadi at 3:51PM on Jun 9th 2008

7. SORRY BUT I'M DONE WITH THE CLINTONS.......

B SHABAZZ at 4:08PM on Jun 9th 2008

8. What a primary!!!!"
Although Hilary showed her fangs during the 2008 Primary Season and their has been some bad blood, I have enough forgivness in my heart to kiss and makeup.

We must follow Barack Obama's example and take the high road. Don't allow the media to divide us. The Obama campaign will need all the help possible to win this race against McCain.

It"s time for change and healing." Obama will not only need African Americans but, all American's!" (whites, Africans, Jamacians, Hispanics, Chineese, Indian, Jews, ect...)

It's time to move on and kick-in as Americans!!!!!

United We Stand Together."



Let's Bet MCCain this November!


Obama 2008 "YES WE CAN!"

Rozlyn Ratliff at 4:34PM on Jun 9th 2008

9. To cybervee@aol.com #3, "TELL IT"! You were
"TELLIN THE TRUTH"! I don't think it would work with her on the OBAMA TICKET either! I liked reading your comment!

"OBAMA 2008"

Ms. Unique at 4:38PM on Jun 9th 2008

10. Please overlook my spelling error?

Let's Beat McCain this November!"


Obama 2008 "Yes We Can!"

Rozlyn Ratliff at 4:54PM on Jun 9th 2008

11. This has been a very exciting campaign election. I'm a 50 year old African American who resides in New Jersey.In all my years, I have never seen all Americans (White, Black, Hispanic, Indian, chineese, Jewish ect..) Stand together laying aside skin color instead voting for issues dear and personal to them. God has annointed Obama with a precious gift of healing. This is the person American needs as our next president. A man with the speacial gift of healing cultural differences. Perhaps, ending this war and regaining international respect is at hand!" Obama has generated a number of record breaking crowds of white americans throughout the united states. "outstanding!!!!"

I would like to use this opportunity to thank all americans for helping obamba create history last Saturday. Sure, Hilary and Bill Clinton have short commings, "Heck so do I." We must continue to stay focused and not allow this article to distract our vision. We have the support of many other cultures, enough to win this election against John McCain. By showing resentment toward the Clinton's any matter, It makes us no better than a biggot. In addition, we could lose some of her supportors.

Let's Take the high road by forgiving The Clintons and win this election against John MCCain.

Respectfully,
Rozlyn Ratliff

P.S. Don't let the media divide us.
If Obama can forgive , so can we!"


Obama 2008 "Yes We Can!"

Rozlyn Ratliff at 5:48PM on Jun 9th 2008

12. I never knew the Clinton's could be so divisive, hateful and mean spirited. Oh yes ,I can forgive anyone, but they will never get a vote from me for
anything!

still standing at 6:39PM on Jun 9th 2008

13.
Hello Still Standing,
This reply is in response to your thread.

I truly understand your sentiments. Make no mistake, My plea for peace and forgivness has nothing to do with an Obama & Hilary ticket for the presidency." I pray Obama does not select Hilary Clinton on his VP Ticket. It would be totally against the change Obama stands for. However, on the flip side;" I believe Hilary would be an asset to the Obama Campaign by and the american people by promoting her universal Healthcare plan. According to many ecomonic experts, Hilary's Healthcare plan is a well thoughtout and researched prospective value. I would love to see her within the Obama cabinet where she could promote her healthcare plan. Healthcare is a serious issue for me along with millions of americans. In addition, I would like to commend you for taking a step toward forgiveness. Your Awesome!"




Rozlyn Ratliff at 8:29PM on Jun 9th 2008

14. You obama koolaid drinkers are nuts if you think that
clinton supporters are going to embrace this candidate. Never! So enjoy your candidate and his ignorant, racist wife while you can.......It's McCain in 08!

jb barry at 11:15PM on Jun 9th 2008

15. I strongly believe that if we are going to be smart about this election and win,it would be better if barack and clinton run the race together. if we as a people allow the media and na sayers to use us and devide us by using the race as way to blind us. In this life you have to choose your battles and win for the greater good. We need to let AMERICA see what true change can do. It is bigger than we know it is prophecy. It's hight time.

sarah welcome at 2:43AM on Jun 10th 2008

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