i am a south african, wake up people, it is time black people vote for black people look how much positive change in black people in RSA since MANDELA become the first black president , a black person get recognized the same as a white person, either at work/business, it will take only a serious mental slavery for a black american to vote for a white american hoping for a change.black people lets support each other like the white do!

Seems to me that Ihateclinton has some issues of her own with her weight and animals. I don't think that what happens in the Clinton's personal life was really any of our business. Hillary handle him as she saw fit. Some of the best have skeleton's in their closet. I back you Hillary you seem to be a strong woman.

Excelent posting Sash, welcome aboard.

In response to Monte from NY. First I want to respond to your comment about "us" needing to watch more CNN for our information. Let me educate you real quick. First of all you need to do your own research and while you're at it make sure you look up many different sources because there is "media bias" So many people are misled as a result of being ill informed. They will report what they want to report and slant a story in their favor and will lead you to think the way they want you to, this is on so many different levels. So educate yourself. Secondly, no one is "hatin'." There are so many forces which drive the political processes, and yes, the media will push for "their" candidate and brainwash you. I remember several months ago watching an int. w/ Rep. Lewis on the news about his endorsement. He had made up his mind to endorse Sen. Obama because of how much admiration he had for him, but changed his mind after he got a call from Bill Clinton. Now that in itself should make you question the way business is done in Washington: loyalty, who you know, a favor for you, a favor for me…maybe? There is nothing wrong with being critical. As a black man, you should know better. From a young black woman to a black man, whatever you decide make sure you make an informed decision.

Educated black male, Go Obama 08!

The posters who don't like Hillary Clinton need to just STOP HATIN'. Seriously. We are sick and tired of the hate. Move on. You won't vote for her, but the rest of us will which is why she will win as she deserves. The people who are still skeptically and pessimistic of Hillary's election need to start watching more CNN. Hillary will be our next president whether you like it or not. You can't stop her. I am a black man and I strongly support her candidacy. She is the most qualified, the most experienced and she's READY TO LEAD.

Oh come on, let's get away from this Bush/Clinton rule that has gone on for too long now (20 years). Ridiculous.

I am so relieved to see, by reading these comments, that there are many black people who see thru the bull that Hillary and the so called great black leaders are feeding us. It's time all the workers of this country put the racism game they keep playing on us aside and fight for real change in government. If she wins, and helps us any more than Bill did with NAFTA and corporate pandering; we all, black or white, may as well head to Africa. I just wish we were all able to understand what is happening in US politics. We certainly would NOT vote for Hillary. If you can look around at the disparity and inequality as result of NAFTA and catering to corporate lobbyist and tell me your better off; then your an illegal alien or a CEO. The Clinton's chose NAFTA over health care and economic reform and hurt the working class more than any administration before or since. NEVER FORGET IT!!! At least vote for a candidate that acknowledges this until we can get a political party that will represent us, instead of the wealthy elite.

My people, don't be deceived. Everyone posting comments who SAY they are black, may not be who they say. Thanks to the Republicans we have no surplus, the world view of the US is negative, we are in a made up war, there is no more middle class, and they have used religion to alienate christians from voting for Democratic party. Clinton-(PRES)./Obama-(Vice PRES) will even the score.

After taking political science I realized that it is not about which party to vote for, but who as a person (You believe) has the necessary knowledge and experience to run a country.

At this point..my vote is going to Hillary..just because she has been involved in MAJOR politics almost all her life. And she is the strongest candidate out there at this point.

So, and with individuality put first, a Representative candidate can be elected from a non-bias electorate of the entire district, or for a Presidential candidate by that appointed Electorate College formed by the State legislature. In calling someone a Republican or a Democrat it removes the Representatives loyalty of that so labeled person away from the national federal congressional method which operates with a separate impartial presidential position.

Calling someone an African-American, A Latino, or a Hispanic states a disconnect with The United States of America; while one of a previous foreign based dual citizenship could become a full Senator or Member of Congress, once loyalties to that foreign nation were severed, one who held a dual citizenship and was first born in America could not easily become president due to association to the people with the non-complete-American label.

Republicans and Democrats are a foreign body a label separate to the Federal Government, as one could be a French democrat and still be a democrat and be working with a French ‘Jacobin’ method of party politics. When one has enough personal clout the party should not be required for election.

‘Clinton’ when taken alone makes it an individual.

While Sen. Clinton may not be as pandering and insincere as she sounds; her recent campaign statements targeted toward Black and female voters remind me of the days when White candidates tried to woo Blacks by serving free watermelons! Just because John Lewis is naive and inarticulate is no GOOD reason to support yesteryear's vision and presidential candidate. Actually, as I recall, Bill Clinton's best attributes included the progress of the US economy under his watch and the fact that he is not GWB.

US citizens, black, yellow, red, brown or pale, need a president better than any our country has ever experienced. One who cares not only about the middle class, but the working and poor classes, as well. Ms. Clinton and numerous other candidates err when they state that our country was built by the middle class (only). They conveniently forget, that slaves and the working poor gave the US its economic EDGE. This fact is often, if not always, omitted.

Judging the current crop of presidential candidates, I believe only Edwards and/or Obama possess sensitivity to those and other critical domestic issues. Plus, over the long-term, they seem to be closer to embracing much healthier foreign policy and diplomatic approaches.

Don't cheapen your vote by ignoring the issues and voting for the yesterday that certain panderers advocate.

Another Clinton administration? Let's just hope she doesn't use the Oval Office the same way her husband did, if you catch my drift…

In response to the comment Posted By SHE PANDERS, L.A.,CA : October 15, 2007 6:46 pm.

Do your research! Many of the programs by the Clinton Administration for Inner Cities, Health, Children, & Small Businesses were significantly rolled back or canceled immediately upon the election of the Bush Administration. Hillary has advocated for all of these things.

I am a black woman, and I am not voting for Hillary. Obama has my vote. All Hillary does is pander to those black women who will listen. I am an educated woman and can think for myself. I have six daughter that will be casting their votes for Obama. I dislike it when the media states that African women are supporting Hillary.
I do believe half of these women who throwing their support for Hillary, on voting day they will vote for Obama; their concious will not allow them to punch in Hillary's name.

No doubt some women support her because she is a woman. Certainly some men will not vote for her only because she is a woman. Witout any doubt she is far more experienced, competant, knowledgable than any other candidate. In 1968 he commencement speech was printed in LIFE magazine. Sam Walton made her the first female on the Walmart board of directors. She declined a directorship on Bloomberg's corporation. Reelected with 67% of the vote. Those who say she is inexperieced are too lazy or dishonhest to find out the truth.

Obama is so far and away a better candidate than Hillary it isn't even funny. I canvassed for Obama in Vegas and in Los Angeles. I've spoken to maybe 500 registered dems, and I HAVE NOT YET FOUND one solid Hillary supporter. People are either undecided because they haven't heard enough about Obama yet, or they're already Obama supporters. I've gotten at least 20 pledge cards for Obama.

Literally every volunteer I know has never worked on a campaign before, including me, but we're out hitting the streets anyway. We've agreed here locally to hit the streets for Barack every single weekend until the primaries. You gonna tell me that Hillary has that kind of commitment?

Obama 08

People need to realize that while Bill Clinton was President, the Republicans ruled. Most of the good things that came out of those years were because of Republicans, not the Clintons. I am no Republican, but let's be real. Vote Obama if you want real change.

I urge you to please check out Mike Huckabee (www.mikehuckabee.com). Regardless of what party you consider yourself to be part of, Mike is working for "All Americans" not a specific party. He places a high value on human life. It is part of his character. I pray that my fellow Americans vote Mike Huckabee for President!

A vote for Clinton, Why Clinton? you may as well vote for anyone even a Republican. A vote for Clinton won't change Washington, It will be BUSINESS as usual.
Make your vote count for Change and give our kids something to hope for.
Obama has the ability to bring this country back togeather, he's shown it in Illinos, Do some study on the man and lets have someone with judgement and courage in the white house that talks to other nations.
Lack of Washington experiance,a good sign as Bill Clinton said of himself before his election.

Let's see who was it that was president and first lady in 1994, oh yea the Clintons. What else happened in 1994, oh yea the genocide in Rwanda.
In the wake of the Rwandan Genocide, the international community, including the U.S did nothing. Despite international news coverage of the violence as it unfolded, most countries, including France, Belgium, and the United States, declined to prevent or stop the massacres. Canada continued to lead the UN peacekeeping force in Rwanda, United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Despite specific warnings and requests from UNAMIR's commanding officers in Rwanda, before and during the genocide, the UN Security Council refused to send additional support, declined UNAMIR's request for authorization to intervene, and even scaled back UNAMIR's forces and authority. Hillary, where was your concern for black people when they needed you most. As first lady you could have sounded the alarm bells of humanity and compassion if not to the world then at least our nation. Most Americans didn't know then and still don't even know now, about the genocide in Rwanda. But you did. No, Hillary, this educated black woman remembers your apathy, and does not think you are deserving to be president.

OK, why are there so many people trying to act like they understand black people (African Americans)? The media, freaking politicians, white people, black people, OMG everyone just stop please. Since when did we form a commitee and make these unanimous decisions as to how we're going to think and behave. This is getting on my nerves. There are so many differing opinions among us. Understand that first. For the few posts by the African American women in the first few comments…please speak for yourselves. The last time I checked, I was a black woman and I haven't decided who I am going to vote for. Hillary doesn't automatically get my vote nor does Barack. Word to the wise: educate yourself first.
I have a confession: when Bill was President, I loved him but I was like 10 years old. What would I know about a good president? What I see now is that Bill was so charismatic and such an eloquent speaker that he just charmed everyone including blacks, nothing all that substantive. Because of this my sisters, brothers, and everyone loved him. They, being teenagers and young as well, only talked about how cool and laid back he was as they saw him on tv. Ten years later, more conscious of the issues at hand, I ask what did Bill Clinton do specifically in the interests of black people other than just being likeable as if that's really something? The issues surrounding this presidential race sparked my interest and made me want to follow the debates. So I have been watching several debates and reading the paper. Yes, it is true. Hillary is a big panderer: when asked a question about Bill in one debate, Hillary said to one audience (go figure) that she doesn't want to be compared to her husband (because it was convenient and politically expedient at that time). But when it comes down to speaking to an African American audience, she says that it's going to be ran like her husband's presidency. Well I say, we need to educate ourselves about the pros and cons of Bill's presidency and make a conclusion about how he really helped black people. But it's like she, people in the media, and many "black leaders" or public figures, take the intelligence of black people for granted. I find it very distasteful. This doesn't mean that I don't think she is smart but please people, she has to come with more credentials than this. I mean Edwards seems to care more about issues that directly affect the mass of AAs than Hillary, so why isn't it more of an Edwards vs. Obama feud? I'm still checking Hillary out, but I need something more substantive this time around.

This is the first time in History that a black man and a female have had legitimate shots at being President. Someone mentioned eariler that Barack has surrounded himself by white folks and puts forth policies at help all Americans. Keep in mind that Barack does not need anyone to tell him what it means to be black in American. He is married to a black woman, who is authenicately black. He has two black daughters. His mother-in-law is black. He actually attends a black church even when there is no campaign going on. So let's be clear, Barack has black women influences in his life.

What has Hillary done for black women? Last night and during the Howard debate she talked about how AIDS would be a national emergency if white women were being infected at the same rate. This is not a new topic in the black community. If indeed she was concerned about the issue, she would have made it a priority as First Lady or as a Senator. She has not done so. She is really on giving lip service now that she is running for President. Black poliiticians know this, but because of political greed they are endorsing her. If she really cared about these issues, they would have been on the radar screen a long time ago.

Unfortunately, however, black people generally vote for those they are told to vote for. Now, some older black folks with a sense of community will vote for Barack because they want to see a President who is black. But many others will vote for Hillary because they are told to by there local religious or political leaders. I wish we as a people were not so blind. But I do hope that every free thinking black person call to task every black politician whenever they call for black people to support one another or to support them. Last night, Charles Rangel claimed that he didn't want someone (Barack) to learn on the job (President). The statement makes no sense, because unless a person has served as President, they will be learning on the job. Hillary has never been President. Thus, she like everyone in the field will need to learn on the job. But such foolishness is passed off as serious thought. It's really shameful.

I can't believe that so many black folks are running after Clinton, who many of the uninformed say was the closest thing to a black President, when we have the opportunity to have a real black President in the White House. You have to ask yourselves, what has Clinton done for BLack people? Why is Hillary acting like she cares about black people? What has she done in her life, before politics, that ever benifited the black community? Obama is the real thing because everyone knows that back when there were no cameras around, and no press reports, he went to the hood and committed himself to the community.

Obama walks the walk, Hillary just talks it. You'd be a fool to believe it.

This is called pandering:

"In her campaign to lock up black support, there are no qualms about playing the race card. Senator Clinton scored with black voters when she declared in a June debate at Howard University that the country would be more worried about HIV/AIDS if the disease were disproportionately affecting whites instead of blacks. The powerful political impact of her statement was not diminished by the circumstance that her facts were incorrect. The annual federal budget for HIV research is $3 billion. This is more than the nation’s entire appropriation for research on either heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, or breast cancer. But Clinton’s assertion that racism drives white-controlled government decisions on the allocations of disease research stoked anti-white anger and won her acclaim among black voters.

Probably no one at the Howard University event, black or white, was aware of the fact that in August 2006 Hillary Clinton was the only one of 20 senators of the Republican-controlled Senate Health, Education, and Labor Committee to vote to gut a plan that would have redirected more AIDS funds to heavily black communities in the South. Her vote prompted the National Black Chamber of Commerce to publish full-page newspaper advertisements denouncing Clinton as being “two-faced” on the issue.

~Theodore Cross

SHEPANDERS,LA,CA.. I really can't tell you what Bill did for afro-americans, but I can tell you what Bush didn't do for them in Hurricane Katrina, but that would take up to much space on this blog.

I'm African American and a Democrat, and will never vote for Hillary, and I am not fooled by this Great White Hope Theory that Bill Clinton was such a friend to blacks, even Dumya had African Americans appointed to some of the highest offices in American History, you can't say the same for the Clintons.

Unfortunately, while blacks may want another Clinton presidency, the rest of the nation really, really doesn't. Just shows how out of touch blacks are with mainstream, moral middle America.

Hillary Clinton truly thinks, I think she thinks, by this comment I that all Blacks are "Naive". As a black woman I am offened she had the audacity to say something like that. It's like she thinks we're DUMB! I can't believe I even thought about voting for you Hill. You've lost my love for sure!

I was recently at a Countdown for Change rally for future president Barack Obama and I was surrounded by beautiful, well educated black women and men. There were business owners, airline pilots, retired military officers, PhD's, all of whom are supporting Barack Obama.

The African American community is capable of recognizing pandering when they see/hear it.

Ask Marion Wright Edelman what she thinks of Hillary Clinton's ability to lead.

Hillary does not possess the judgement for the job. It amazes me that anyone is willing to vote for someone who supported the Iraq war, refused to limit GWB's power to execute the war, and has now voted for the Lieberman-Kyl ammendment.

No mother in good conscience could possibly support this woman. If her name was not Clinton, she would be competing in the polls with Mike Gravel.

As black woman and a teacher at a Title I school, all I can say about John Lewis and the ADC endorsement is – Shame, shame on you!

How do I explain your endorsements to my fourth graders, 98% of whom are black??? That even if they do all the right things I've been talking to them about…studying, getting a good education, playing by the rules, believing in themselves…that it still won’t be good enough for some black people. That white people will believe in their capabilities and talent, will support them, but other black people won’t. That a young black man who accomplished everything Martin Luther King envisioned in his dream, will not be supported by other black people? Not because he isn't qualified, but because they "like her husband"!!! Dr. King would be ashamed today, very ashamed. The inane reasoning behind the ADC endorsement makes me ashamed to face my students.

This post is in response to A Thomas…you are right HRC does want equality for everyone…that's called socialism and incase you didn't know it doesn't work. What happened to people wanting to stand on their own and work and not expect the govt or anyone to take care of them? Yes I am a black woman and I am not voting for HRC or a democrat.. Like the other guy said, we as a people need to stop voting the party because our family did the last 30 years, we need to look at the issues. Vote for whomever's values fit your values, regardless of party. Does anyone remember that the republican party was actually the first party to let black people vote? My vote so far is with John McCain because of shared values and his military experience. Please don't throw your vote away…let whomever you give it to earn it!

I don't vote republican democrat or independent…I vote AMERICAN!!

Can someone please tell me what President Clinton did for African-Americans that is still impacting the community in a positive way? Also, people look at some of the votes Hillary has cast that do not favor African-Americans.. What has SHE done for African-Americans??? Can a Hillary supporter please let me know?

Supporting Clinton just because she is a woman is the worse thing you could do for our country. Plus the fact that she is a socialist doesn't help either.

ANOTHER Clinton Presidency?? Sure…and then maybe Jeb Bush will run and after that CHELSEA!! This woman does NOT represent change people!! I have no idea what she promised John Lewis…his endorsement of her baffles me. Hear this…Hillary Clinton will NOT win a general election. Hillary Clinton will NOT bring this country together. Hillary Clinton does NOT have the judgment to lead us out of the horrible hole that George Bush has dug for us.

Obama 08 -

Yes, naive and irresponsible is one step above shiftless and lazy.

Way to go, Hillary. We know that you want us to just stay in our place and let the white folks (you and Bill) take care of us.

Let me tap dance on home now!

Since this will be another Clinton presidency I guess we can expect very few minorities in positions of power since the party that supposedly fights for the righst of minorities has problems with placing them in the highest positions available…

Yeah go girl, so much for African Americans that the first time you have a substantial disagreement with the most viable black pres candidate in history you call him NAIVE AND FRANKLY IRRESPONSIBLE. WAy to go. That did a lot for black people, thanks Hillary.

I am always amazed when I hear the results of the polls. I just heard that African American (according to the Polls) support Hiliary over Obamma. I am an African American woman and no one has ever asked me for I was going to vote. Who participates in these polls? I am an educator and most of my friends are, too. No one has asked them them either. If they would ask…I sure wouldn't say I was voting for Hilary.

I am embarrassed by John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, Ron Dellums, and all of the black folks on this blog who actually think that a white person cares more about us. Is this slave mentality? Are you repeating that experiment where the little black kids chose the white dolls over the black dolls because the black dolls were "bad?"

It wouldn't be so sad if Obama weren't so exceptional.

But as some of us know, plain white is better than brillant black any day in American.

How come all these candidates are so freakin' OLD, I know we younger people! I am a women, and I understand that women have far too many emotions to be put into big decision making problems, don't trust her she is an draconian as well as Gulliani!

I'm astonished at the meanness and name-calling — and especially at those who accused one poor poster of being uneducated and ignorant, while they themselves can't write one sentence that is properly punctuated with all words spelled correctly. Hmmm, glass houses, throw stones — you know the rest. But in the meantime, I think Hillary is correct — it's just another Clinton presidency, nothing more, nothing less. Good grief — who would want that?

What we DON'T need or WANT is *another* "Clinton" hillary-billary-presidency! Does Hilly think we've forgotten the embarrassment of the first??? Thinking about the first clinton presidency makes me nauseous.

That's a fallacy. Just because one black Congressman is endorsing Clinton, does not mean all black people are going to follow suit. We aren't sheep. We know what is at stake here.

John Edwards is ABSOLUTELY right about this! Hillary says what she thinks people want to hear when they want to hear it…

Witness her saying “I want African-Americans to feel that, when I’m president, it’s another Clinton presidency.”

She runs ON Bill's record when it suits her; she runs AWAY FROM IT when it doesn't.

It is well past time that America WOKE UP!!! How about a president who will tell us the TRUTH, even when it hurts?

John Edwards 2008…Because America deserves better.

The headline was intended to be, "The greater majority of Americans will vote for Hillary. They trust her and believe she is the most qualified candidate."

People wake up! Hillary is pandering to us just to get a vote. She isn't her husband they are two different people. You can tell she's pandering by the way she said it!

I think it is a sad day when African American Civil Rights Leaders cannot see to endorse a young African American to become president, especially if he is qualified. So when they say want certain things for the community, it only means if you pass everything by them first. This certainly looks like "back-room support" to me. I hope everyone else sees it that way. I don't want to hear that Hilliary is so much more experenced than Barack. That is certainly not true. Look at her votes in the Senate.

Where is the mentoring of the future leaders? This is why Rep Lewis and a number of other high profile African Americans will see their own demise and relevance disappear in the future for the young African Americans that want to follow. I am talking about the immediate generation behind them, their children, who already find them not relevant. They don't know how to let go and endorse someone that is truly worth endorsing Black or White. So what are they telling future generations, we won't endorse you even if you have all of the crendentials. Why would the country want 28 years of only 2 families in the Whitehouse. 300 Million people in this country, and we can only endorse the same 2 families. It is totally ridiculous. Hilliary is not Bill Clinton. They are living in the past. They had their time in the Whitehouse. Can we move on to new and real change?

As an black person,I remember my business benefiting from the revitalization programs under the Clinton presidency. And I experienced affects directly relating from Hillary's involvement. So be fair. If we want her for president. She earned it and deserves our support. Stop reverse rascism.

If Hilary wanted to be judge on her own merits as she stated in you tube debate then this will not be a William Jefferson Clinton presidence. It will be a Hilary presidence. Her attempts to pull black voters is a play on words that we as african american's call Bill the first black president. I for one would be backing an actual african american. Not just because his black but his values,views, and he is the best chance we have to affect a change in DC that is really needed. but i do see that if there was no more support from the black community that there will be a clinton/obama ticket for 08 race. He needs to win in lowa and New Hampshire to get the nomination.

Funny. First, she claims she is completely separate from her husband. As she said, "He's not standing right here is he" during the last debate when she came out against all torture after having said she was for some torture a year earlier.

Now, she claims she's an extension of her husband's politics. Well, which one is it Hillary? You can't play both roads. When will everyone begin to catch on that she's playing the American public like a whistle? These endorsements are nothing more than a big fat joke-

I am an "Educated Black Woman" as she put it who owns her own business and I will not be voting for Hillary even if she gets the nomination. I will support the down ticket candidates but she will never get my vote.

John I am disappointed in you.

Any one who can state that George W. Bush and the Republican party have morals and principles have no conscience or understanding of what morals and principles entail.

Well, I'm a black man and I won't vote for Hillary because she's a shameless, carpet-bagging shill, with no real opinion, but tons of hidden agenda items I'm sure. She's no kind of leader, and is incapable of making executive decisions. If she were to gain office, the United States would have three terrible Presidents in a row.

Either Obama or Guliani, I don't care. I'd prefer not to elect someone to the highest office based on nothing more than, "she's a woman".

Black or white lets give this woman a chance, not all of us agree with everthing Hillary has done or does BUT we are all human and we all make mistakes…I say give her a chance and if she does not fit the bill boot her out after the term…

Clinton will get the votes of most African Americans based on the good her husband did as Governor and President, but also because we aren't forgetting the HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE job Bush and his gang have done on New Orleans. It may not have been their intention to wipe out a majority color Democratic stronghold by letting it die on the vine, but it sure is what they are doing.

If Katrina had been a bomb, rather than a hurricane and its aftermath, Bush et al would be in prison, convicted of war crimes.

Guiliani said that he's ready if Mars attacks. OK, look at who we have running. The only one who makes any sense if Ron Paul and because he can't be bought by big corporations, he's not a thought. It would be a breath of fresh air if candidates would go back to running because of the people, not because they were able to bring in big bucks.

That would be 1 additional person of color vote. That simply means she will get those few black who own favors. Surely you are not saying African Americans should just not even show up at the polls just let these people vote by proxy. (For their whole Race) DAH! This means nothing! Heck their spouses will probably vote for some other candidate.

Am I crazy or isn't this the woman who said bill isn't running I am…

But for black people its…“I want African Americans to feel that, when I’m president, it’s another Clinton presidency.

I am TRULY OFFENDED BY THIS! For blacks its shut up and vote for OLE" MASSA! I am a black man and I have to say if black people continue to support the CLINTON TRICKLE DOWN CRUMBS TO OUR PEOLPE EFFECT… you have just sold out your people yet again! Wake up black folk this lady only cares about herself!

Right on Hillary.

Horrible… horrible… horrible… Hopefully African Americans as a whole wake up to this smoke screen unlike as it seems black elected leadership. I'd rather see African Americans vote for David Duke in mass than this candidate. At least you'd know where you stood. The wool is being pulled over African Americans eyes again. I wonder how many people would willingly go under the knife of someone's whose spouse was a brain surgeon. Oh, never mind I've never done this before but my spouse does it all the time… all is well. Yea right.

That's what I'm afraid of…another clinton administration!!!

Oh boy! Another Clinton presidency! Does that mean she will have sexual relations in the White House, almost get impeached, lie under oath, give a presidential pardon to numerous criminals, and leave the country vulnerable for another terrorist attack just like Bill did? Oh boy! Sign me up!

Hillary's message was very clear. She pointed out that the 2008 Democratic campaign seems to make more African-Americans involved and taking part of the debate. That's all.

And I think she ended very clear: "[We]’re going to be doing everything we can to get this country to be on the side of…people who are working hard and struggling so that they can have a better chance.” She didn't make promises to any ethnic or racial group, just to those who intend to contribute their work to the American society.

This is an educated woman that stands up to the demands of this century. She can be a good President. She may be Bill's wife, but she has her own mind.

And you don't have to spread all this hate in your posts. This is not the true American spirit. Or it is?

Well, it looks like Hillary has gone from implying a continuation of her husband's presidency to flat out saying it.

Don't fall for it, people. When you vote for Hillary Clinton, you're voting for Hillary Clinton–not Bill Clinton. Keep that in mind.

Wake up, America. Can't you see through the hypocrite Hillary? She and Bill are nothing more than self-centered, egotistical liars.

They have done NOTHING for the African American community and she will throw you away once you vote for her.

I cringe each time the media or political candidates refer to "the African-American Vote" or even the "Women's vote" It shows utter disrespect for each INDIVIDUAL African-American or woman. African-Americans and Women don't need candidates who PANDER to them, lumping them into groups based upon such shallow characteristics as race and gender. There is so much more to people than that!! I thought it was people like Hillary who were supposed to be advocating that fact!

What exactly did Clinton do for the black community??

Hillary talks presidential to me.

Her vision is an all inclusive society, where people of all races have equal rights, privilges and responsibilities.

Contrast Hillary to Obama who surrounds himself with white advisors and talks primarily to white issues. In other words, Obama sucks and blows the same time: he wants blacks votes because he is black, but he pleases the white issues.

Even the black leaders don’t like Hussein Obama Jessee Jackson said Obama acted like a white guy.
In addition the Rev. Al Sharpton launched a "big-time" effort to tear down Illinois Sen. Barack Obama as a candidate for president. He's saying that Obama never did anything for the community, never worked with anybody from the community, that nobody knows the people around him, that he's a candidate driven by white leadership.

I'm an African-American but I've been asking myself this question for years without any intelligent answer: What exactly did Clinton do for African Americans?
Perception and lip-service are not reality. Wake up and smell the Clinton fake, my fellow African-Americans!

Another arrogrant president wagging their lying finger at America, I can't wait…

I'm black and will not vote for HRC. Instead of wanting black to feel like she is Bill. What specific policy does she espouse that will directly benefit the black community. I haven't heard anything from her on Jena 6 or our criminial justice system or why she voted for a war which has killed and maimned so many soliders of color. Blacks arent going back and conjuring up the good old time from Bill's presidency. As another lyrical black said, "What have you done for me lately". -Janet Jackson.

John Lewis doesn't speak for me. I'm an African American male and she would be the LAST person I'd vote for on Earth. She's a crook, panderer and does not have the interest of the American people at heart. Go to hell Hillary and take John Lewis with you.

No doubt the black leaders, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and John Lewis are better off now than 20 yrs ago. How about you black voter?

Less government means less tax, that is the right direction. Don't be blinded by personality, vote policy.

Go Hillary, you have our support!

A ratio of population density exists against a set electorate of thirty thousand to one, so electing from that local thirty thousand: one district representative; a districts shrink with population growth.

I trust that black America will see through this ridiculous pandering. I guess the philosophy of HRC is "If you can't run on your own merits, use those perceived merits of someone else."

The Democratic frontrunner went on to say, “I want African Americans to feel that, when I’m president, it’s another Clinton presidency.

This woman is a JOKE! I'm so pissed off at all of her pandering I do not know what to do! I'm black. I live in NY. Mrs. Clinton has NEVER done anything to improve the lives of blacks in this state! The members of the black congress who line up with her are selling out their people and the civil rights movement for their own benefit! I grew up on shows like "Eyes On The Prize". I was taught that African Americans fought too hard and need to support and help each other. There needs to be an all out protest against the Black Congress! Black people we need to stop looking back to people who look down at us. Please vote Obama!

“I want African-Americans to feel that, when I’m president, it’s another Clinton presidency.”

Yeah, we all feel it Hillary. That sick feeling deep in the pit of our stomachs, much like we did when Bill was wagging his finger at us while lying about sex.

If your low enough to lie about sex or lie about not knowing your hubby is having it with others, you'll lie about anything…

“I want African-Americans to feel that, when I’m president, it’s another Clinton presidency.”
That's the problem. We "Black Folk" don't want another Clinton presidency!!!! If Mrs. Clinton would remember, it was her husband that signed NAFTA. The trade agreement that sent thousands of jobs to Mexico that at least could have been had by the undereducated and unskilled; [W]e’re going to be doing everything we can to get this country to be on the side of…people who are working hard and struggling so that they can have a better chance.”
The only good thing that happened in the Clinton years was that the Welfare Reform Act was signed into law, which would at least force some from the welfare plantation for which Mrs. Clinton seems to think we all are just trying to get back to. Sorry…I like being self-sufficient and independent

Why is CNN removing the positive comments about Hillary? is this FOX???

To all who doubt, Hillary Clinton will be the next President of the United States of America. She and her husband are bulwarks to all that is good about the USA. She is a believer in the American dreams for all Americans, rich or poor. She believes in equality of rights and aspirations for all Americans. She has the ability to socialize with the rich as well as the poor among us. Hillary is the total package and will be an awesome President.

CLINTON SAID,

“I want African Americans to feel that, when I’m president, it’s another Clinton presidency. [W]e’re going to be doing everything we can to get this country to be on the side of…people who are working hard and struggling so that they can have a better chance.”

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And here I thought Hillary was running on HER record of experience?? "Another Clinton Presidency" – sounds like she is asking African Americans vote for her because of Bill.

If this is not pure pandering.. then I assume she will gladly stand before ALL of America and say "Another Clinton Presidency" so we can examine the successes and FAILURES of the past Clinton Presidency??

(Some how I doubt she really wants that)

Hey, I Hateclinton, there's no need for the personal insults. If you don't like Hillary just don't vote for her, but is it necessary to bash her looks? What has that to do with her views on the issues? Besides, since when is a wife responsible for her husband's infidelity? As a woman you should know better!

Okay Hillary, if that's how you want to sell it, I'll vote for you if you name your husband Vice President and then immediately resign.

Please see true american racism at it's best from "ihateclinton" post…this ignorant black woman is why we are viewed as such! grow up! racist

EDUCATED BLACK WOMAN support CLINTON in 2008

only an African American knows how and what it means to be one. We need role models in our community as has been espoused by many including bill Cosby. We should not defeat ourselves and wouldn't it be great to support obama and get him into the white house so parents can say I want you to be like obama and its possible and okay ot get an education and speak well.

And what might that be? I'm still wondering how HillBill is or has done anything for black people! lol i find it funny you know! And these African American "leaders" lol endorsing her means nothing. Its one vote and most of these guys have been in the Clintons pockets from day 1!

Funny….Caucasian Americans don't have one voice….I think the tide is turning and many will start to think for themselves and abandon this victim mentality….ya think? Giuliani 08!

ihateclinton, afraid to use her name,sounds like this fat pig tried to write a post about the Wonderful, Educated Presidnet to be Hillary…

learn to write then you may find a way to vote…

If shes the best for Rep. John Lewis then she has my solid vote in 2008…

obama who?

Go CLINTON

Black people wake up ….The democrats take your vote for Granted and what do you get in return. I am a black man and realized a long time ago that the democratic party will promise the world and will deliever nothing. Please do some research and stop voting for a party cause your whole family does. I find that GW Bush has the same morals and principles as myself the democratic party has forgotten what it stands for. That is why last election I voted for Bush and will continue to vote republican till the Democratic party gives me another reason to vote otherwise.

After the primaries, when she's the nominee, she can stop all of this silly pandering. Ninety-percent of African-Americans will march lockstep into the voting booth and vote democrat, no questions asked.
They'll vote for whomever a select few African-American political and religious leaders endorse.

History of the past 28 years shows that roughly ninety percent African-Americans will ALWAYS vote democrat regardless of who is running, how well the economy is doing, if the country is at peace, etc.

So you won't see anything more than a few photos ops with Clinton and leaders like Obama, Jackson, Sharpton, etc and 90% of the black vote is all hers.

I urge ALL woman voters to support HILLARY! she is exactly what our great country needs at this time!!!!

Black voters support you Mrs Clinton!!!

Are black voters better of now than they were 20, 30 yrs ago? Are you expecting something different from Hillary??

Black woman voters are 100% behind you Hillary!

GO HILLARY IN 2008

I am a black woma and I wouldn't vote for this fat pig if you paid me. She is nothing but a pandering W____ and I am sick of her. Go home and try to keep your husband before you try and run the country