so what i want to know is who's gonna hold the torch out the limo moon roof as they tour/campaign thru (as jesse refered it as) Hymie Town ……once again Jesse has done more to ruin a Black man………he is the epitomy of black on black crime….

I hope he's just kidding.

TO MONTE,

IT DOESNT MATTER IF YOU ARE EDUCATED IF YOUR UNABLE TO UTILIZE COMMON SENSE IN YOUR PERCEPTIONS OF EACH CANDIDATE. YOU REFERENCED QUOTES FROM CLINTON…If white women were effected by AIDS as black woman are in America this country would be more concerned." She said, "It is very unfortunate that black people are not treated the same as white people in the criminal justice system"…
YOU FAIL TO SAY THAT THE FIRST QUOTE WAS A PANDERING LINE IN FRONT OF A NAACP AUDIENCE( WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU EXPECT HER TO SAY!)..AT LEAST OBAMA STATED IN FROM OF A MAFORITY BLACK AUDIENCE THAT WE AS BLACK MEN HAVE TO OWN UP TO OUR OWN RESPONSIBILITIES (THAT TO ME ISNT PANDERING, ITS BEING REAL)..ABOUT HER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMENT..SHE ACTUAL HAD THE EAR(AND LET HER TELL IT) THE POWER OF THE PRESIDENT WHEN HER HUSBAND WAS IN OFFICE FOR 8 YRS…I THINK THAT WE ARE HAVING THE SAME CONVERSATION ABOUT INEQUALITY IN SENTENCING AS WE HAD PRIOR TO THEM BEING IN OFFICE FOR 8 YRS..AND BY THE WAY THE JENA 6 SITUATION IS A RIGHT/WRONG ISSUE…ANYBODY REGARDLESS OF COLOR CAN BE RAILROADED BY THE LEGAL PROCESS..THE SIGN OF A TRUE LEADER ISNT TO PANDER TO RACIAL DIVIDES IF THERE IS COMMON THREAD TO BRING US TOGETHER….

BARACK 08!

i dont want some one telling me there taking jesse jasksons legacy place oh good gawd,he doesnt have his own merits ,this canidate is withering storms,somehow someway i do not believe this man is truthfull,hes against gays,for gospeland, islam,thinks he god to the country ,i am correct,i cant give ya my vote no way.

I would not vote for Hillary If you paid me a million dollars. What has this woman done for the Black community? Hillary is not the one for blacks Obama is.

taken up the torch for what ? we already hand out BILLIONS in public aid to "his people" . They aren't victims anymore, they are beneficiaries of those of us who actually WORK for a living. What's Osama – err Obama talkin' bout, Willis?

Jesse Jackson has a history of using borderline extortion tactics to get what he wants. In 2000, he made a deal with Budweiser to get one of the biggest beer distributorships in Chicago handed to his son because there wasn't enough minority owned distributorships. At one point, to hurt Budweiser, Jackson had encouraged African-Americans to quit drinking alcohol because of the harm it had done to the black community. But that stopped once his family got the distributorship. Jackson, however, had little interest in making Budweiser actually reach out to minorities or create a real plan to fix its problems.
Instead, Jackson used his position and title to have Budweiser pay off his family to keep him quiet.

This is what Barack Obama is comparing himself to? God, I hope not.

What does acting like he's white mean?

NewYork Times 2007-10-24

[IL Governor Deval] Patrick, the nation’s only African-American governor, delivered a forceful argument for why he believes Mr. Obama should be elected president…

Here is a passage from Mr. Patrick’s remarks, delivered in the heart of Boston Common before a crowd of several thousand supporters:

"For once, I want a campaign that’s not about the candidate, but about us.

Not about a resumé, but about character. Not about connections or convenience, but about conviction. Not about smearing the competition, but about lifting us all up. Not about the right and the left, but about right and wrong. Not about yesterday, but about tomorrow.

I don’t care whether the next president has experience in the White House. I care whether he understands life in your house.

I don’t care whether the next president is the first black president or the first woman president or the first whatever, to tell you the truth. I care that the next president has moral courage, a political backbone, the humility to admit what he doesn’t know, and the wisdom to learn from others."

Bill Clinton did not make blacks any richer or better educated and neither will hillary.

- Coach Haughotn (sp?)
———————————

And Barack Hussein Obama will do it ?!Make blacks richer and better educated ?
By becoming the next Jesse Jackson no doubt !

Another tragi-comedy by Coach "Notten" Haughton

I don't recall Barack ever picking up on racist talking points. The add is about barack being a new leader for the black community, not because he shares jesse jackson's views, but because he is black and running for president.

And monte, all the problems that you note about blacks in america have nothing to do with the president.

Bill Clinton did not make blacks any richer or better educated and neither will hillary. The notion that a president can somehow solve the problems in the black community is foolish. "for black people this will be another clinton presidency". THAT my friend is pandering.

Call me insensitive but i dont think the president should have a different policy toward blacks than toward anyone else.

What better for young black males than to know that they live in a nation where a black man can be president?
It's crazy that the same people who are crying about racial inequality are tearing down Barack Obama.

Monte, you make it obvious which candidate in this race is divisive. Listen to yourself talk.

I have to confess. The more I hear about Obama, the less likely I am to vote for him. I had hoped for more.

Why would Obama want to take the torch from a hateful racist like Jackson.

To all the Jesse Jackson and Obama fans who scrutinized my previous post. Let me first say that I am a black man and I am educated, I am not poor, I am in excellent health and I take nothing from the government. I earn my bread by the sweat on my brow like a dignified person. Apparently you "hope" sellers don't read numbers very well. Most black children rely on public education in America. Twenty-four percent of black people live in poverty. One third of all homeless Americans are black men. Black children score the lowest on SAT exams. Black people make up 44 percent of the prison population. Black men receive harsher penalties than white people in the criminal justice system. Black people are not treated the same in hospitals as others regardless of their health insurance. COLLECTIVELY WE ARE IN DIRE STRAIGHTS AND WE SHOULD NOT BUY INTO ANYONE TELLING US TO "KEEP HOPE ALIVE" We can't eat hope. Obama is an insult to us and he is trying to play politics with us.

We can reverse all the negatives that affect our people and we don't have to kiss no ones behind or pander to anyone to do so. We cannot afford to hand our votes over to a Jesse Jackson wannabe who panders and who is naive. We also can not sleep with the past. We already have Civil Rights we need effective leaders to enforce them. Most importantly, we need leadership that will address AIDS, the most important issue that effects our lives around the world. Bill Clinton stepped up to the plate. Don't join the right wing haters, egghead know-it-alls and demagogues. Please.

And to Calvin, what did Hillary say that would lead me to believe that she would make a better leader for black Americans than Obama? She said, "If white women were effected by AIDS as black woman are in America this country would be more concerned." She said, "It is very unfortunate that black people are not treated the same as white people in the criminal justice system". What did Obama say? He said, "Jena 6 is not a black white issue, it is a right wrong issue". He is dead wrong and his response on this issue, like everything else, demonstrates his naivete. Hillary was right. Black people can trust the Clintons way way more than they can trust Obama. Denial will get us nowhere, nor will pure hate. Hillary Clinton is the most experience candidate, the most qualified candidate and she's READY TO LEAD.

I a product of the Civil Rights Era. I am a 64 y/o black female. I participated in marches with the late Reverend C. K. Steele of Tallahassee, Florida and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and I can tell you, Hillary is no way near a Civil Rights Pioneer. Obama is the only candidate that I believe that understands our struggles. There is nothing Hillary can do for the black race. What has she done to prove that she can? I am still waiting to see her accomplishments. The ad that Jesse Jackson Jr did is excellent. Jesse Jackson Senior is a Civil Rights Icon and I don't look at the wrong that he has done, I look at the good and he has done and accomplished a whole lot of things. ALL THOSE WHO HAVE NOT SINNED, PLEASE CAST THE FIRST STON. Obama, Don't worry about these nay sayers.

TO MONTE BROWN
YOU CANT BE SERIOUS! YOU WROTE TWO LENGHTY PARAGRAPHS COMMEMERATING CLINTONS' CIVIL RIGHTS LIKE ACTIONS AND POSITIONS WITH OUT STATING ONE SINGLE ACTUAL EXAMPLE OF WHAT SHE DID. DID SHE TURN DOWN CORPORATE JOBS TO ORGANIZE AND RALLY FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE(I THINK THAT WAS OBOMA, IM NOT SURE!). I UNDERSTAND YOUR PASSION, ALBEIT MISGUIDED, FOR CLINTON. IF YOU WANT TO VOTE FOR HER, GO RIGHT AHEAD. PLEASE DONT PROMOTE YOUR DECISION USING DISRESPECTFUL COMPARISONS OF HILLIARY AND ANY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER.

The lack of voice from the black community in this blogshere speaks volumes about Jesse's 30 yr legacy.

Calm down white people. You're being silly. And, lets not pretend like you were contemplating voting for Obama until JJ Jr. endorsed him.

BARACK THE VOTE!!

Taking up Jesse's torch? So Obama will now become one of the country's biggest racists?

Barack has no chance no winning, unfortunently. He's not black enough for racist black voters, and too black for racist white voters.

And of course putting another Republican into office would be a death sentence, so my vote goes to Hillary.

Mr. Obama,

Aligning yourself with Jesse Jackson is possibly the most monumental mistake you have made to date with your campaign. Many Americans have a somewhat if not totally negative view of Jesse Jackson and to “Take up the torch” of Mr. Jackson’s failed presidential bid of twenty years ago makes you sound so sad, desperate and out of touch. Your credibility cannot take many more hits like this.

Senator, that's not a torch you really want to carry. He may have done some good back in the 1960s, but he has evolved into a money-grubbing, racist bigot. Besides, you're "too white," right?

To all of you who are desperately trying to stop Barack Obama from winning the nomination…

your comments on this page are only hurting your own cause. They're firing up the MILLION or so Obama supporters around the country. They're also making Hillary look bad.
Posted By we love barack Oak Park, IL : October 24, 2007 11:53 am

a million or so out of 190 million eligible voters sounds about right…

To all of you who are desperately trying to stop Barack Obama from winning the nomination…

your comments on this page are only hurting your own cause. They're firing up the million or so Obama supporters around the country. They're also making Hillary look bad.

Evidently Obama has given up on winning the presidential nomination and is now trying to just win back the acceptance of the black community..

monte,
tell black kids to value the education they're getting and watch the education gap shrink, plus if you cant get into a "white college" attend a historically black one. I read how H.B.C schools are having to go after whitey and hispanics to increase attendance. Cant argue with you on equal treatment under the law. want to stop aids stop having unprotected sex. equal opportunity will come with the education. are you a victim, what can hillary do except increase the nanny state. I cant understand how a person of color would want to rely on anything from the gubment. Let me give an insight here, white people are just as poor as everyone else, with the exception of a small % of whitey, and last I checked there are well off black people, maybe start idolizing them instead of rappers. I agree polaticians should stop pandering people for a vote.

I have never been a real fan of Obama since the biggining, just becasue I find his speeches lacking "something"… but he just lost my interest!!!

Following int he steps of a lime-light-seeker-bully like Jackson is not my cup/of/tee……

This is a second major reason I would not vote for him (lack of experience being the first reason).
I am concerned that with Obama we will get three for the price of one: Obama, Jackson and Sharpton.

Monte Brown- you rail agaisnt Obama, and say Hillary offers so much more hope and help for black people,
But do you remember which administration had a CHANCE to change the US sentencing laws regarding crack-cocaine disparaties between blacks and whites?

It was Bill Clinton's administration. The US Sentencing Commission recommended EQUALIZING amounts, and Bill Clinton REJECTED the recommendation.

Why is CNN putting this misleading title of "Jesse Jackson Legacy" while the message is from Jackson JR(I repeat JR) who is a politician / congressman in his own right and then every body piles up talking about the father. Misinformation catching fire.

Ouch… Obama seems to be his own worst enemy. First, there was the comment about invading a sovereign nation — which Hillary jumped all over and made Obama look foolish.

Now, he's being compared to a racist "wolf" wrapped in civil rights "sheep's clothing".

I used to think Obama was a smart man. But if he doesn't stop getting put in bad situations (especially being compared to Jesse Jackson of all people), Hillary is going to run away with the nomination.

Many Democratic candidates (especially presidential ones) try to curry favor if not the outright endorsement of Jessie Jackson. Obama gets his support and now he's a bigot. If a White presidential candidate won Jackson's backing, I doubt very much that the dozen or so comments presently on this wall would be about how race relations will become inflamed.

Does this mean just like Jesse Jackson, Obama will get to the White House but will have to turn around at the front gate? Simply stated just like Jesse, he will NOT get elected! You may want to find someone else's shoes to fill. Hey, an idea!! Fill your own!

Go Obama, Go sox!

Why would ANYBODY want to be compared to Jesse Jackson? He is about as bad of example of a person you could chose.

He is an adulterer, liar, blackmailer of companies for profit, sells out his race for his gain, etc.

Obama could have chosen a much better example of one he wants to emulate.

Barack Barack Barack, you can accept the support of Jesse Jackson but please do not use him in your ad. I am african american and Jessie doesn't speak for me. He is just another corrupt dude trying to fill his coffers. Jessie and Al Sharpton are no leaders to me.

It's moves like this that are going to move me further away from supporting Obama, who up until recently was my main choice in the primary.

can we say nieve? or has that already been said?

I think I would just look at the good things Rev jackson has done in this country by speaking up for the voiceless and somehow breaking racial barriers. This includes his match in NY where he said they are not against the police but Police brutality. Let not demean what he has done over years which might blind us from the betterment of this country. We know we have racial issues which probably can be improved in some other way and that is where the touch is being handed to Obama. Good job the son of Kenyan father. I hope everyday there are kids who looks up on you, morally and carreerwise

While this is a very strong endorsement for Obama in South Carolina, I'm still disappointed that CNN has yet to make a posting about another of Obama's VERY STRONG endorsements- from the Massachusetts governor. Gov. Deval Patrick has an amazing mass of supporters who are going to go to work for Obama. He's the only black governor in America. Obama had -9,500- people show up to the Boston rally a few days ago. Hillary only had 2,300 at her recently rally.

Like Gov. Patrick just said, we need more than a name change in Washington. We need a policy change, and Obama will bring it.

WOW. Too bad for Barack he chose to side with Jessie. Perhaps nothing could hurt his chances more, especially here in his home state, where Jessie is strongly disliked by blacks and whites alike for his messages of racial hatred and intolerance. Of course Jessie is a big fan of anything that will get him camera time or line his pockets, so I am sure HE'S happy. Barack would do well to distance himself from the radicalism of so-called black "leaders" Jessie and Al [Sharpton].

So if he's following in Jesse Jackson's footsteps, does this mean Obama will quit his job and travel the country emphasizing the culture of victimhood in the African-American community and continuing to divide America based on race by always blaming racism for the problems of the African-American community and excusing criminal activity in that community as he is doing in Jena?

I feel this ad is more symbolic than anything else. It is not meant to be literal. If Senator Obama and his campaign had said "I want to be Mr. Jackson", then I would be more concerned. One of the most important aspects in this article is their mutual respect. They may not agree on every issue but I never knew that they were suppose to do so.

I would try to look more at the big picture. But that is understandably difficult for some people to do.

Obsama better drop the Jesse Jackson torch real quick. He just shot himself in the leg.

It is quite understandable why Obama would choose Jesse Jackson. As far as black American’s life freedom and happiness is concerned, the two of them have done very little towards the cause. The last thing black Americans need is a mealy-mouthed, lame duck, hope selling, Hillary hating, politician pandering to us and using his race to steal our votes from the candidate who truly deserves our votes and the only candidate that can BEAT THE REPUBLICANS. It is so ironic how these two characters sell hope. WE CAN’T EAT HOPE. We are still in the hole in America. Pride is just another word for pure arrogance and we will get nowhere with arrogance. We don’t receive health treatment as much as other Americans. Our children are lagging behind other races in the education system. Our young black men are more likely to go to prison than college. We, as black Americans are in dire straights and are in need of RADICAL CHANGE. How dare Obama ask for the black vote and not put forth a RADICAL solution. Are you kidding me? You want to be a leader, Obama, than give us a reason to vote for you. Stop selling your own kind the Brooklyn Bridge. How dare you ask for our vote and stand before Black Americans and tell them that they are treated equally as whites in the criminal justice system? Obama has the “Audacity” to ask for the Black vote. We didn’t come thus far by sucking up and pandering, Mr. Booker T. Washington Obama. Come at us with RADICAL solutions to our problems or don’t come at all.

Black Americans must go with Hillary Clinton because she has the plans that will move us forward. Our three most important issues for which we should seek change in are AIDS, Education, and Equal Treatment under the law, and Equal Opportunity. Any black American, who decides not to take these issues head on without the spiel and the pandering, does not deserve any consideration from black Americans, whatsoever and any Black Americans, after all the struggling we’ve been through to get our rights, who accepts a Booker T. Washington panderer like Obama over a W.E.B Dubois liberator like Hillary Clinton, is a fool and is throwing away his or her vote. Bill Clinton took the first step at helping black people by making us more aware of the perils before us, AIDS. When last I checked black people were dying. Our children think that being smart is gay (not that there is anything wrong with being gay). Our children can’t read or speak English properly. Our young black men are being institutionalized by prison. Hillary Clinton addressed the issues of black women’s health HEAD ON. Hillary Clinton addressed the issue of racial profiling HEAD ON. She did not pander, nor did she waver from her position. Hillary Clinton really cares about our life, freedom and happiness and she will not pander for our vote. She will not sell us pride and hope. Black Americans must also bear in mind that Obama can’t beat the Republicans. Hillary can. Black America must play it smart. Hillary Clinton is the most qualified, the most experienced candidate and she’s READY TO LEAD.

Big Mistake…

Why does Obama want to taint himself by stating that he has taken up the torch from Jesse Jackson?

Obama, you need to learn to "pick your political allies like you pick your fruit". Jesse is rotton and the odor of being a "poverty pimp" is oozing from his pores. You don't need the support from Jackson to win the nomination, in fact, the association could cost you. For the record, I am an African-American female.

Jesse Jackson is liability to Obama. Jesse Jackson has contiously enriched himself and family by using Black causes. I am blck and I strongly believe that it is time Blacks stopped looking at Jackson as a symbol of Black power or prosperity. Jesse Jackson is not any different from Don King – users. I can tell you from what I've witnessed in SC that the state is Clinton's.

Obama is going to change the world and I can't wait.

Go ahead, right wingers. Smear him with your racist, childish taunts like "Barack Husein Osama." (Jim Bremer who posts this all the time.)

Democrats who vote in primaries are smart enough not to pay that crap any mind. Obama has also mobilized the youth vote, which is hungry for a REAL change.

He'll get the nomination, just watch.

OBAMA '08!

Nothing personal against Mr. Jackson but if Obama carries his torch he will hurt himself with the white vote…I love my freedom of speech & feel that NO one should be discriminated against or mistreated BUT sometimes Mr. Jackson goes over board with his retoric…

Another foot in mouth comment from Obama considering the current state of family breakdown, lack of education and prison rates Jesse has lead the black community into. Oh, and let not forget the enriching of himself that he has been doing the whole time..

I understand that Obama needs endorsements but to align himself with that hypocritical, racist, lying adultery Jesse Jackson may not be the best idea.

This is absolutely classic!!!

And that is something to be proud of? Jesse Jackson is one of the most corrupt racist beings in America today and his followers are just as bad.

Obama has asked Jesse Jackson's son, not Jessee himself, to narrate the ad?

Jessee Jackson must still be upset with Obama that Obama acted like a white guy in the Jenna 6 incident. On the other hand, another civil rights leader, Rev. Al Sharpton had 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.

Obama is still trailing after Hillary for black votes. With regard to black votes, hillary gets at least equal, if not more, than obama. Nearly 3 times more black women have indicated to vote for hillary. She is a woman, mother, and most importantly is regarded by many black women as a strong advocate for health care and women's interests.

It is no surprise that hillary has outpaced obama in civil right fronts. It started with her husband, bill clinton, who arguably did more for blacks than any other american presidents. Meanwhile, Hillary herself has networked with black churches, civil right leaders, congressional black caucus, etc.

More importantly, polls consistently show that hillary is light yrs ahead of obama in her experience, qualification and campaign machine, which translate into electability. That speaks volumes to black voters. The blacks hate George Bush so much that they want Hillary to get back the White House, as inexperienced obama cannot be relied upon to do this task.
There are whites and hispanics in several swing states like florida and louisiana that will vote hillary, but will not vote a black candidate (obama). Without winning these swing states, obama has not chance.

When Charles Rangel endorsed Hlllary, he said no one has convinced him that Obama is electable.

While linking yourself to Jackson may help in South Carolina, it hurts elsewhere. As a result of the communication age, you need to think about the consequences everywhere!

I would also suggest you run for everyone, not just the African Americans. Singling out one particular race could make you seem racist, with an unbalanced goal of bettering that race more than others. Just my thought. Still have my vote in the primary.

I used to like Obama….he was always a straight shooter…does he realize that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton create the conflict between races…and without it…they would be unemployed?? He is "taking the torch" from a anti-semitic racist?? The guy who would side with someone….regardless of the truth…but just because of the color of their skin…..I guess thats why Giuliani will win in 08….thanks for clarifying your position

If I were Obama, I wouldn't want to carry on Jackson's so-called legacy. Jackson has no interest in justice beyond skin color because he himself is a racist. If Obama chooses to go down Jackson's path, he will quickly make himself irrelevant with those of us who are not African Americans.

The President should be the President of all the people, not just of one class or one minority group.

That's just what our country needs is another radical,racist,liberal,feed the poor black folks, Al (idiot) Sharpton supporter. Does anyone really know how the Rev.Jackson earns a paycheck and who writes it? My answer is he lives off those poor black folks donating their last dollar.

Does Obama really want to talk about following in the footsteps of a known racist?

THE LAST THING AMERICA NEEDS IS ANOTHER JESSE JACKSON… I'LD RATHER HAVE PRESIDENT BUSH SERVE ANOTHER TWO TERMS THAN OBAMA BE OUR PRES.

That's why Obama should under no circumstances be elected President. He'll focus all his efforts on the blacks in America and turn everything into race. A minority President simply cannot represent the majority…. Do you really want Obama to be the face that represents America abroad? HELL NO!!!

New LA Times poll of the general election has Clinton AND Obama up against all Republicans by comfortable margins.

Barack Obama needs to learn to let the American people trust him for what he is – a highly articulate leader who has the potential to be the next President of the United States. He doesn't need Jesse Jackson, or even Martin Luther King, he stands head and shoulders above the rest of the Democratic candidates in his own right.

Honestly, I'm a liberal who would normally support someone like Barack Obama if it weren't for the candidacy of Ron Paul, and I am by no accounts a racist. I have lived together with people from all walks of life since I was born, and I hold no substantive (face it, we are all bigots in some small way) opinions that are negative about anyone on account of their race.

However, this disgusts me. The fact that Democrats have to pander to these "civil rights" leaders (who are more like demagogues anyway) is tragic and anathema to real progress in race relations taking place. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton are pretenders who do not really advance the interests of the black community in any real way – and their continued interest in what should be nonstories is sickening (remember Don Imus' remarks? Anyone who was surprised by those clearly had never listened to his program before) and Obama, who is most definitely not a stupid man, should not have to pander to these phonies.

But I suppose taking a principled stand on not wearing broaches is about as rebellious as any Democrat wants to be these days.

The ad is narrated by Rev. Jackson's son, Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., who says in the scrip that "Barack Obama has taken up the torch" from his father.

OUCH. No one wants to carry the torch for a race-bating hate monger.

There goes my vote.

what was jesse jackson doing with a torch?

obama is too weak to carry a torch.

Pity. Jesse Jackson is a racist loser that very, very few up-to-date people in America of all races and backgrounds like or pay attention to, so it's not flattering at all for Obama to be compared to him, much less described as his heir. What an embarrassing backfire!

Dear CNN POLITICAL TICKER

You must be busy. I have news for you:

OBAMA IN BOSTON ADDRESSES 9,500

THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR Deval Patrick said:

"For once, I want a campaign that’s not about the candidate, but about us.

Not about a resumé, but about character. Not about connections or convenience, but about conviction. Not about smearing the competition, but about lifting us all up. Not about the right and the left, but about right and wrong. Not about yesterday, but about tomorrow.

I don’t care whether the next president has experience in the White House. I care whether he understands life in your house.

I don’t care whether the next president has already met foreign heads of state. I care whether he knows something about how people live and think in distant cities and villages and can remember that our actions affect them, too.

I don’t care whether the next president is the first black president or the first woman president or the first whatever, to tell you the truth. I care that the next president has moral courage, a political backbone, the humility to admit what he doesn’t know, and the wisdom to learn from others".

(I know you guys are busy reporting other important stuff so you couldn't get the time to report "Obama campaigns in Boston"…and BTW draws 9,500)

We will gladly help you with reporting even though it is a little unfair.

I like Obama but I sure wouldn't want him carry on for Jesse Jackson. That's not the way to attract black votes Barak.

OMG, Does his wife know? Is he going to start having kids by his secretary too? I think this is a slap in the face to Michelle. Poor taste.

Make no mistake this was not a mistake, it is part of a well planed republican smear to try to blur the distinction between these two men for a sleeping public, and it could work!

give me a break what has Obama ever done for the black community!

Why would a well-educated and moderate public official _want_ to don the mantle of a self-marginalized race-baiter like Jesse Jackson?

As a black female, Obama is closer to the black community than Hillary. Hillary is condescending to blacks. Her strategy is to get the black votes. I have a problem with her when she refers to blacks as victims. Also, I hate when she uses black dialect. When Obama speaks, he speaks from his heart and I find Hillary to be phony.

For Obama to follow Jesse Jackson in trying to place well in the poles is akin to Nailing one foot to the floor.

Jesse was a self serving individual with no sense of what was good for america. Obama needs to follow someone with better lifestyle and morals.

Obama more black than Jesse Jackson?

Jesse Jackson is a fool so Obama should take his place.Good fit.Non-blacks do not like Jackson or Obama.

Aren't ads supposed to make us want to vote for a candidate? Jess Jackson is a polarizing figure with flare for dramatics that causes such things as supporting violent individuals who commit acts of brutality against innocents. If Obama carried on the legacy of true civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, or the later Malcolm X that would be a much more appealing message.

Meanwhile, new Rasmussen general election polls from Ohio, Illinois and Michigan suggest things could be rosier for Democrats — especially in Ohio and Illinois!