It would be nice for the press to provide the full statement so everyone can see that the comments were taken out of context by the Obama campaign for political purpose.

I forgot to add this, if Geraldine actually believes that if Senator Obama were white he wouldn't have made it thus far, that is an actual blatant lie.

The fact is Senator Obama is WHITE and African-American! How quickly people forget. That's why he is able to unite people, he lives in both worlds. His mother is white, her parents are white, he has white uncles, aunts, cousins.

Also his sister is WHITE and Indonesian which gives him the more depth as a person. He's lived in a foreign nation and off the mainland in Hawaii.

I bet you Geraldine has lived on the mainland in WHITE communities and WHITE America all her life. She only knows what she's been taught by her elders and being born in 1935 says it all!

If I've said it once, I've said it 20, 60, 100 times… If Obama was only popular because of his race, we'd have already had presidents Sharpton and Jesse Jackson by now. These comments are just distressingly misleading and misguided.

Poor Geraldine. Hillary's been so patient with her, to the detriment of her own campaign, but Ferraro is really giving her no choice. Three comments in 36 hours? It's getting harder and harder to believe that this succession of prejudiced statements isn't being approved, or even coordinated by the Clintons. They're going to have to sever ties with her, or accept the fact that people will jump to that conclusion.

What are all these advantages that black men in America get? This whole line of reasoning is patently absurd.

Go Gerry….I mean Geraldine. m

how about a little levity?

wanda sykes on Ellen today:

"I'm for Obama. But I'm worried because if he wins, black people are going to have to come up with another excuse. You can't blame 'the man' when you ARE the man"

funny lady

Ferraro is blatantly racist and her ignorance clearly prevents her from being able to see this. Well, she's just like Hillary and Bill so why should we be surprised by her statements.

By the way, I'm a Latina woman who will never support Clinton. Even if Hillary manages to pull enough shenanigans to 'steal' the nomination from Obama at the convention, which I would not put past her, I will simply write him in as my choice in November. No thinking person should vote for Clinton and hopefully people will wake up in time.

The popular vote and number of delegates do count but we already know that fairness doesn't. This woman has completely exaggerated her so called accomplishments and no one calls her on this. Do your memories fade that rapidly?

Hilary won the popular vote in Texas…sounds like a Bush/Gore 2000 redo…..

Hilary or McCain in 2008!!!!!

Geraldine Feraro was true when she said she is not a racist. She is a bigot. A bigot is a prejudiced person who is intolerant of opinions, lifestyles, or identities differing from his or her own. The statement was highly inflamatory and should not have been said. It was convienent for her to spike the juice moving into the Penn primary knowing there are rural whites in the west side that will undoubtedly vote for HRC. She knew exactly what she was doing. The true colors are coming out now that HRC campaign is still trailing and the short lived momentum buster in the Ohio has faded away after Obama, while he lost the primary in Texas, won the Caucus and in fact, came out on top with more delegates. HRC camps have been complaining of sexism in the media and everywhere else, but I have to look at statements that were made, like, I am entitled to my stay in the white house – HRC. That is the most irresponsible remark — I have lost all respect for the Clintons and I hope that the American people see through all of this Bull and continue to promote the most honorable candidate which now is Obama for the Dem Nominee first and Sen McCain second.

Can you just vote for the best candidate and stop your racial discriminiation? For goodness sake, its 2008!

OBAMA '08

Yes You are!

Clinton could be more clear: "I dont agree with her comments but I want the money she is helping me raise and that is more important to me than what she stands for because I dont really know what I stand for most of the time but I do know that I need the money to get back into the white house."

Why on earth am I still in moderation?????

Wow…Now I know why she never became the vice president of the US.

Dan Quayle (prior to VP), John Edwards vs. Obama – same education, same or more experience, also thought to be rising stars of their parties at one time, charismatic – Qualified for president NO. Think about it.

I don't think that Hillary has the correct judgement she needs to be a president

Your personal opinion isnt fact Ms. Ferraro, no matter how much you insist it is. You'd think someone who was a national nominee for Vice President would have a little brain power than this.

Hey Pennsylvania for Obama, Those 15-17 states are all RED states and he will not win them in November!!!

GO HILLARY!!!

Isn't this obvious that Hillary has a surrogate start her race baiting right before the Mississippi and most importantly PA primary. It is ugly and divisive and the kind of politics that most intelligent people despise. These dinosaurs need to crawl back in their holes.

Does the Clinton camp not see the growing number of Democrats posting comments like " if Hillary is the nominee I will stay home," or " I'd vote for McCain before her"? Ferraro and others are doing her much more harm than good. If they do not stop this kind of damage now Pennsylvania won't matter.

Amen sister! Finally, someone can say what we have all wanted to say!

As a black man who voted for Hillary Clinton, I totally and emphatically agree with Geraldine Ferraro.

Sorry ,Geraldine…this was not a statement of fact: "information presented as objectively real". Her statement reflects an opinion; an interpretation of information. As an attorney you should know the difference.

And she is only in the position she is in because she is a woman and married to Bill Clinton. I could close my eyes and listen to his speeches and still want to vote for him – that has nothing to do with his race.
Why isn't Hillary "rejecting" and "denouncing" Ms. Ferraro like she expects of Senator Obama. What a monster.

Ferraro just pointed out a known fact. Many people know it and no one dare to say it. I admire her for saying it and support her.

Florida supports Hillary.

It has become obvious to me that CNN is now acting as Clinton's mouthpiece. Before, the CNN reporters were acting as Barack's mouthpiece. For this reason, I will continue blogging here to protest all the biased reporting which is intended to "stir the pot." Once the Democratic Convention ends, I will not watch this silly news channel again.

As a Republican, I'd like to officially thank Ms Ferraro for validating everything we've been saying for decades. Validation is such a good feeling.

I don't think she's a true racist either. She's what I call a "closet racist." These people draw the race card or gender card if they don't get their way.

I know the Clintons are not racist either. Their problem is being corrupt for power.

Ferraro should simply apologize and move forward.

I would pay good money if half of you could define Racism. Besides throwing it in every conversation that touchs on race. Learn the meaning of a word before you use it. Half of these comments are a perfect example of the general dumming down of the American Electorate. God help us all and God save our Republic.

i would just would like to add..If this is about race why have so many democractic nominees from the past were voted in by black americans. Such as Bill Clinton. duh!

When will it end.

Most racists don't think they are racists because they believe their inflammatory statements to be true.

Ferraro is a prime example of the uneducated voters that Hillary brags about. I see some can even collect a thought and type them down on this feedback!
Amazing!!!!

We can also say that if Hillary was not married to Bill Clinton she would not be where she is.

Ferraro is wrong. This isn't a fact. Obama is winning because the American people see him as a wonderful candidate!!! The
Clinton campaign gets away with murder because all they have to do is say the media is picking on them. Right away they dump their remarks and antics on the Obama Campaign. Why doesn't the Media catch on and start supporting Obama.

How many primaries did Ferraro win…Obama is where he is because he is an intelligent, charismatic, captivating candidate, who communicates effectively and effortlessly with the American public, much like JFK did, much like Ronald Reagan did…Ferraro may be intelligent, though her recent comments put that in question…she certainly isn't captivating or charismatic…

No one cast a vote for Geraldine Ferraro to put her on the VP ticket in 1984. She was handed the slot without ever having run in a single primary. She is the one who got there just because of her gender.

Senator Obama has run in all fifty states, and earned every vote and victory that he has received, so Geraldine Ferraro is making a false comparison.

You Ms. Ferraro got the VP slot because you were a female.

Senator Obama has earned his victories on merit, despite being a Black man and not because he is.

Stop your race baiting tactics now.

Her statement reduces him to just a black man running for President.
How about the only reason Hillary became a senator was because of her husband. Would you Clinton supporters get offended if someone in the Obama camp said that? Yes.

Nobody's asking the question…What about Hillary's overwhelming support from woman?!

We are learning the real core of the Clinton campaign : it is to separate along race and gender and then declare they are against it.
Mrs. Clinton needs to either remove Ferraro from her position in the campaign or demand her resignation. There is no spin to set in motion, this just needs to be done.

This is getting scary and it saddens me to read some of your responses….and just to think…i thought America was starting to pull together. I think many people don't want a united America…to perpetuate this negative talk and thinking is so just…..unAmerican!

If both canidates don't relax we are going to end up with another republican.

Old people may not vote for Obama. Now they may vote for Hillary but in general election they will vote for the old man. Obama may not need them because he will get under 50’s.

Mrs. Ferraro is not stating facts. She has delcared herself unfit for any kind of respect on this issue. To suggest that Obama is not where he is based on merit, internal strength, integrity, policies and humaness is demeaning and false. She only exposes her own shallow qualities, and has obviously done no research of her own. I'm sorry for people who call truth a lie and a lie the truth. The more I see of Clinton, and some of these supporters the more greivous this becomes.

So Ferraro was nominated in '84 and lost in '84, both because she's a woman – so Obama is a candidate because he's black and should lose because he's black? Sounds like sour grapes to me…

It seems that Ferraro is losing her mind. What she is saying is absolutely incongruous. First she says her remarks about Obama been successful because he is black are not racist, but the others are racist because they would not be attacking her, if she was not white. ???

Needs no more consideration!

True comments from Ms. Ferraro. I will not vote for Obama.

The FACT is she needs to resign for the dignity of the Democratic Party.

Ferraro's comments are sad; but not surprising. In a sense they represent the reason I left New York. Beneth its liberal veneer, it is perhaps one of the most racially and ethnically charged cities in the USA. Far more so than many of the large cities of the South.

What she said fits right in with her generation. What is alarming, but unfortunately not surprising, is the way the Clinton campaign has chosen to deal with the issue. It is a manifestation of their own self serving ways that they have used Maggie Williams, an African American American woman, the way they have in this unfortunate situation. To me it is a wake up call for all true supporters of the Democrats: Do we want more of the same or do we wish to turn the page on this type of politics?

The way we answer this question will say a lot about the future direction of our beloved country.

Actually, I hope that she doesn't apologize, and I further hope that Hillary doesn't renounce and reject Ferarro the way Obama did with Farrakhan.

That just makes Hillary look worse!

I am a white woman with a graduate degree and I find Ms. Ferraro's remarks racist and disrespectful. Hillary needs to denounce and reject these comments.

I will vote Democrat if it is Obama, but I will vote McCain if Hillary is the nominee. My entire family will do the same.

I would not call her comments "racist" so much as shallow. Obama creates excitement with youth and optimism. Ferraro failed in political correctness and has confused her poorly reasoned opinions with facts. As I recall deep thought was not her nickname.

I believe the reason that Senator Obama will not win the presidency is not because of his race but due to his immaturity. In 2005 when he entered the US Senate, he said that he would unequivocally complete his Senate term, citing that he did not have the experience to be president. Having campaigned six times in the twelve years of his political life, it seems that Mr. Obama is certainly ambitious and gifted in the art of persuasion, but his record indicates that he lacks the ability to make the difficult decisions and take the heat for them. As much as we might like, we simply cannot be all things to all people. A president must have the courage of his convictions and be willing to take actions at times that others will criticize. To only placate others may bring temporary comfort and apparent unity, but it requires strength of character to be a true leader and make substantial change.

It would behoove Hillary to try to woo the black voters, not alienate them by refusing to disconnect from Ferraro. By the way, I am a white, elderly, blue collar female who has been a democrat all my lilfe and I would not vote for Hillary if she was the only person on the ticket.

How is talking about Obama being black anything to do with problems faced by the world? She said that. Hillary can do anything to win and this is just another example… I am just tierd of Hillary now. I am done. If Obama looses I am going with McCain atleast that man has character.

I'm sorry, Geraldine, but you are a loser. You lost in 1984, and you are going to lose again 24 years later.

- Sammy
Boston, MA

Okay, lets just talk about everything but the important things. How about the stock market, say what about those high gas prices, how about those poor souls who are in foreclosure. Yep good thing we have GF to make us stop thinking about some real issues.

Race always come up when a intelligent and smart black man is winning.

SAD DAYS

I think what disturbs me even more than Ms Ferraro's comments is the way she was attacked by Obama supporters. Any time someone says something even slightly negative about the man they go on the attack. That's not good for this country and it's certainly not good for democracy. Regardless of how wrong she was or how much we disagree with her she has every right to speak her mind. This isn't Obamaland yet, we still have freedom of speech.

The Clintons are doing everything to win the elections, unbelievable!!! Such smear campagnes won't stop and the Republicans will benefit in the end when McCain becomes President of the United States. Well done, Mrs Clinton!!

Wow, what anger here. Even though I don't agree with most of her remarks, there are some that ring true. Every time a poll is done, someone cries racism. Everytime someone uses "words" that Obama doesn't like… racism. Everytime someone uses his middle name… racism. Call it like it is. She merely pointed out what SHE thought, not what Clinton thought. Besides, if there's not an issue of race, why did 90% of blacks in Mississippi vote for Obama?

CNN, please post this. –Let's get real. If we want to look at facts, let's look at the U.S. Census. According to 2005 numbers, African-Americans make up 13.4% of the total U.S. population. That is a fact. Obviously, that number in any one state may be higher, or lower. However, overall, a candidate cannot win with just 13.4% of the vote (and not all African-Americans will vote for Obama, or necessarily vote at all, just as with white women).

So, let's get real. This pseudo-logic may be appealing, and I have no doubt there is still sexism in media, just as there is racism, even "unintentional" racism. But the reality is — no candidate, black, white, or green can win the nomination with only 13.4% of the vote. The majority of states have voted, and Obama is in the lead. He is a real candidate, with real substance. Disagree with his positions, but don't demean the race with phoney logic.

The old lady's comments were very mean spirited and unfortunate. This is not the 1930's. It is 2008 and we need to move beyond racial differences and move towards uniting the country. We do not need candidates that are going to divide our country and fragment it more than it already is.

Obama has won Texas, so CNN, FOX, MSNBC and the Clintons need to quit saying that the Clintons won it. Obama has won more delegates from Texas and was behind in the primary by 4% (after trailing by 20%).

He has won the past 15 of 17 races. If that would be Clinton people would be demanding Obama to step down.

This is the okey doke that Obama has been trying to warn us aganist. Ferraro is a season veteran. She knew these comments would ignite a fire store. Now she is trying to turn it on the Obama camp for calling her a racist. She injected the term racist. Reverse okey doke. This is a political tactic at its worst.

I can say, as a white woman, Barack Obama will never get my vote.

And for all the Hillary supporters calling the young voters dumb and uninformed… Who's getting more votes from the more educated? I'm sorry to sound harsh but I would be willing to bet the more educated younger voters have a much better grasp on the true issues than the highschool drop-out factory worker in Ohio who chooses the candidate who he or she heard say something about "getting jobs back to the American people" or something just as vague. They're the ones that are "easily charmed" as you call Obama voters.

I laugh when I hear Hillary supporters state that those who vote for Hillary are more informed…

I'm an Obama supporter and I do believe that there is some truth to Ms. Ferraro's comments.

But calm down people. She hasn't said there was anything wrong with it. She is simply saying that he is fortunate to be in the right place at the right time. She said the same thing about herself.

If you think about it, what she is saying is the opposite of racism. She is saying that this country, for the first time in it's history, is ready to vote for black man for president and that Obama has benefitted from that.

The only issue I have with her comments is that is giving him credit for helping to create and foster that environment.

At the beginning of Obama's campaign, I heard he would never win because he was black. Now, we hear statements that he is winning because his black. That is just a ridiculous statement. Obama has won in the so called "white" states. I am a white male and I support Obama. I don't support him because he is black. I don't care if he is blue, green, yellow, etc. I support him because of his stance on issues. If Ferraro wants to jump to that conclusion, then the only reason Hillary is doing well is because she is a woman who happens to have the last name Clinton. Take those away and this thing would be wrapped up. The truth is both candidates are doing well because they are intelligent individuals who are able to inspire large groups of people. I agree with some comments I have read that state everyone not named Clinton or Obama need to shut up. This divisiveness is going to give this election to the Republicans. A vote for McCain is nothing more than a third Bush term. Is that what you really want? Good lord people, build a bridge!

As a black man, I guess my question is, why wouldn't Obama be there if he wasn't a black man? The comment is irresponsible because it fails to address specifically address how he is benefiting from being a black man. I would argue certainly that George Bush would not be President if he wasn't a white man!!!

U don't find her comments so far off base from the truth. Yes, it makes people uncomfortable to think about and confront their biases, but that doesn't make Ferraro racist. I am black woman, who absolutely believes that 9:10 of blacks are voting for Obama b/c they want to see a black man in power. It makes it no difference that if he was of any other minority sect (Latino, Jewish, etc.). No, it doesn't make it right that the office of the presidency is decided on pride and an uplifting movement, but it is what it is. Ferraro just stated what many believe and know but would never go on public record to say

I thought Geraldine was history. She is as bad as Hillary with the things they try to twist. She should definitely apoligize, but she isn't the type, just as Hillary.

Is anyone aware that Ferraro said this same thing about Jesse Jackson in 1988? Politico has uncovered that. What is this woman's problem?

Yeah, he isn't smart or anything. Too bad he didn't go to college. He knows nothing about government. He got to the Senate because he was black. My goodness he can't even talk. There is no way white people would vote for this stupid man who knows nothing, and is only successful because he is black. Just the stupid black people vote for him right? Everyone know that Ferraro has suffered oh so much because of her white skin. Let's all cry for her.

Thanks for being brave enough to tell the truth. Anyone with half a mind can see that the black vote is primary to Obama's success. Some don't care if he is the best person for the job, they just want a black President. This is not politics as usual.

I think Ferraro definitely has some truth in her claim! I think the outcome in Mississippi proves her point further. How can (apprx.) 91% of Black voters vote for the Black candidate and this not have something to do with race? Taking race, and for that matter gender as well, out of this race is crazy! You can't really believe that all these Black voters really like Obama (who lets face it, has almost the exact same platfom as Clinton, and vice versa) better and it not be about race. Race and gender, it seems one more than the other, are playing a huge role in the decision making process. Also, Ferraro is right, we do still suffer from a sexist media when it comes specifically to politics, our society seems to still have issues with seeing a strong woman stand up and do/say what she really believes instead of playing nice. She is also right about the racist issue, anyone who critizes Obama is seen as racist, no one takes into account that maybe they just don't like his policy choices or doubt his experience. I think the medias unfair coverage of Obama stems from being overly politically correct, they too are afraid to speak out against him on anything because they are afraid of being labeled racist.

This is Clinton genious at it's best! Let's use race baiting to scare up the white folks in PA and then win big! I don't care what Hillary says she is SO behind this. Her whole campaign is about being devisive. It is really funny how Ferraro's comments came out right before Mississippi, where the Clintons knew they were going to lose and that blacks would vote overwhelmingly for Obama. So you through this out and now the story line is how race is against race.
The problem with the Clintons is they are taking the black vote for granted. I am a black woman, I support the democratic platform this year but I will NEVER vote for Clinton. I can't trust the woman and I would rather have McCain and SOOOOO many other black folks feel this way. CLINTON DOES NOT HAVE A STRONGHOLD ON THE WHITE VOTE. She is devisive so she needs latinos AND blacks to beat McCain and she does not have the blacks so she will lose.

The growing race divide is concerning however Senator Obama has won majority white states. So soon we forget Iowa! Oh wait they don't really count because all they do is sip latte's. Not only is Senator Obama a unifier he has encourgaged millions of young people to stand up for what they believe in and vote. For that reason alone he has my vote!

What experience in Washington proved to its Citizens..Not to trust the GOvernment.. Experience has made millions refer to the GOV as secretive , un-transparent and distrustful.. So FORGET experience..

Bring on the new..The CHANGE thats needed is social ,political and universal for this world were living in today.And Barack is the best candidate America has to offer this World…

P.S> Keep being negative Clinton and Team…I love it..

I think it is terrible that Ms Ferraro added to the extreme right frenzy about Obama and she should be ashamed of herself. How is it that she is "The Decider" of what is factual? Her angry rhetoric is not doing Hillary any good. In fact, it is harming her and Hillary should fire her before the end of the day.

She's right. I want to say that there probably would've been a better time to mention it, but you know what? She has every right to exhibit free speech, which is why Clinton probably isn't getting rid of her.

And yes, it does work both ways. While I do believe that Samantha Power's comments were boneheaded and short-sighted, not to mention wrong, technically she does have the rights of free speech, as well.

So Obama, the agent of change is playing the 200 year old race card. What a joke!

Divide and Conquer – The new Clinton Campaigne strategy.
A picture is worth a thousand words…picture me voting for McCain if Obama does not win the nomination.
It's a sad day in America when a presidential campaigne (Clinton) resorts to promoting racism to get votes.

The comments were most definitely racist, and definitely planned by the Clinton camp.

It is time for the Democratic Party to start calling some shots. They need to denounce and reject what was said. These women are dividing our party, and our country.

And what about CNN? Doesn't Ferraro work for CNN? MSN made some rude comments last month about Chelsea and he was fired.

C'mon people–WAKE UP!

Her comments are not racist. She can have her own opinion on why Obama is winning. I tought it was funny that she called half the Dem voters, a group that sees themselves as more exepting than most, sexist after making the stupid comment about why he is winning.

The real reason Hillary is losing is she is using the same gameplan Dems used against Bush, but she is using it against Obama. Just flip-flop on issues and say the opposite of Barriack no matter what her position was before, so she can seperate her self from Obama. Didn't work against Bush in the last two elections, definitely not going to work against someone from your own party.

Samantha Power of Obama's campaign was forced to resign for calling Hillary a monster, but Geraldine Ferraro can insult millions of Americans and that's somehow acceptable. Shame on her and the Clinton campaign. I don't see how they think they can (or deserve to) win in November running a campaign like this.

All I can say; this will soon be over. The black, the white, the male, the female, the women, the men, and our country is total chaos! This is the 21st century. We are gearing towards a historical feat in our country and it's turning into the wrong thing! A generation that never had to experience what the age gender from 40-65 had to witness and listen to in our homes and view on television. If there ever was a time for CHANGE; it's now! Let's grow up America; let the canditate that speaks to the hearts and minds of this country have the opportunity to bring all of this into reality; the handwriting is on the wall–A CHANGE IS GOING TO COME!!!!

For Hillary Clinton, what is important ? Party, Nation or Win ?

We all know what the world is about. Rasim still here to stay. As long as we sit here and put up with people like this. If Senate Clinton doesn't stop to say anything about this. I wil change my vote.

I have heard so many women say that we need a woman Presindent, so is that SEXIST? Yes.

The Clintons have shown their true "colors." Prior to this election, I was a major supporter of Bill and had great admiration for Hillary. I am disappointed by her refusal to "denounce" and "reject" Ferraro's racist remarks. If nominated, Mrs. Clinton will not receive my vote.

Her comment was racist and incorrect and was not necessary for Hillary's campaign.

We all voted for William Clinton back in the 90s to grant him his second term when they became democrats.

Barrack's has been winning the small states while Hillary has been winning big states that have open voting (which allow Republicans to vote democratic)

Everytime a woman tells me she is voting for Hillary Clinton she adds that it is "time for a woman to be president". I am made to feel as if I am being unfair to my gender because my vote is for Obama. And every woman who is for Hillary persists in telling me how dirty politics is and "that is just the way it is". I find fault with the logic in both of those arguments. And I want a country that is truly free – free of hatred and prejudices against race and religion. That is why I voted for Obama – I want an end to this type of discussion about color.

If you know about Ms. Ferraro's background, you wouldn't think she is a racist. Actually she is a fighter against racist and many other issues. The reason why many people think her comments are racial and absurd, is because those people either don't want to hear anything negative against Obama or anything related to race will be felt as racism.

America is a multi-race nation. We can talk race without racism. Ms. Ferraro is one of the cases.

I think the most interesting revelation over the last couple of days is not Ferarro's comments and the subsequent fallout … it is the fact that voters are being reminded that it is folks like herself that makeup the Democratic Party – recycled and useless politics.

Great post Jerry – Ferraro's comments are part of a despicable pattern by Clinton and the campaign team. The fact that this woman is so ignorant as to keep going with these statements confirms the judgement of people who didn't vote for her in her two senate runs.

Oh and wasn't she pushed out of the VP ticket because of financial scandals? Go away Geraldine.

Hey Wilma, it's called subject-verb agreement. Try it out. How's the weather in Stone Mountain?

I support her 100%

Truth Hurts Obama Camp.

It all started in SC with his camp running with the Bill Clinton "Fairy Tale" comment that was taken, spun and ran with.

A prime reason she's part of the politics we wish to leave behind. This business of Dems bashing Dems in the sort of way that Republicans are noted for doing to each other is ridiculous. Clinton should axe any affiliation with this bitter and unhappy woman and put her out to pasture! Shame on them if they don't.

Would Clinton be anywhere if she was not a woman? All this infighting does not make either candidate look good in my mind for the upcoming general election. It's sad to see that people cannot see the bigger picture here. I hope everyone is ready for McCain.

Ferraro's comments about Obama as well as her subsequent and ongoing comments on the subject are a reminder of why she wasn't supported in 1984 – she doesn't know when to shut up.

I can't believe what I am listening to! What on earth happened to free speech in this country? She is entitled to her opinion. This is America! Why are we censuring people? Obama needs to get the BIG chip off his shoulder. All criticism is NOT "devisive" and every person that questions your "readiness" is NOT a racist. Grow up!

I agree 100% with Mrs. Ferraro that she is just stating facts. I fel that we do not need a person in the White House who is constantly using racing to gain popularity as Obama has before going to the South and now. This could only cause more racial tensions if he is in the office.

Another instance of Clinton turning a blind eye to racism in her own campaign (if only she read what her supporters write in the PoliticalTicker comments!).

This is just another example of how close Hillary likes to keep her lobbyist friends. She needs Geraldine to make money for her, but also to say the things that she herself can't say and get away with. Catty, catty, ladies…

Common CNN let me speak my comments jerks. You want to be bias again ,like you havnt been through this whole race.

It's interesting that the Time headline next to this one on the CNN website is "Obama Win Defined By Race" Isn't that basically proving her point?

She is in the same old demographics that put us in this present predicament, they had their turns, they made bad decisions and the moment the young people of this country decide to get involved, they are crying gender and race all over and they'll stop at nothing to get to power, power that they had and couldn't achieve much, couldn't bring the country together, they not only would victimize, they would also pretend to be vic tims at the same time.
Let them go ahead and play the if I can't have it, no one else can game, the only person that benefits from this would be a President Mcain, and that is what all indications are showing beacause the DEMORATIC PARTY is on the verge of being damaged beyond repair, at least not in time for November.

Surely by her utterances,the CLINTON camp are already anticipating a
defeat,infact they are accepting it through her.

Can some one explain how one candidate received more than 90% of the votes in a democratic election? If it wasn't for race, what was it? FYI: it never happened before.

This woman spoke the truth !!!! whether you liked it or not.

Hillary will NEVER get my vote now. How IGNORANT can her campaign be!?? WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Geraldine may not be a racist.

But she sure is good at saying stupid things.

Now is NOT the time to be rationalizing.

Obama is also crushing Hillary among college-educated voters.

Just because those people have gone through higher education, they think its ok to vote for the more intelligent candidate. How dare they?

The Clinton women-voters are sexist for voting for Clinton, even though she has less experience than Obama.

Ms. Ferraro is just stating facts. In all states with a large black voter population blacks have recently voted 9 to 1 in favor of Barack. How racist is that? Whites have only voted for Hillary 6 to 1 in these states, so I guess blacks are more racist than whites, funny how CNN doesn't spin it that way? Racism is a two sided coin but liberals especially get caught up in the black-guilt crap/trap. Don't get me wrong, I don't blame blacks for voting for him, heck you would expect that wouldn't you? The first black man to truly have a good chance at being President, I would think most blacks are feeling very empowered by that, as they should be. That is entire the point; this is a normal and natural phenomenon, not some hateful Republican plot like some folks would have you believe. It is a natural outgrowth of differing social attitudes, people should be celebrating the diversity instead of decrying it. Isn't this the American ideal at it's absolute finest (so far)? Tell where else in the world could this happen but in America?

Mr. Tired of Clinton AKA Scott Hughes… you've hit the nail on the head. If Obama were White, the race would already be over.

To all that think his is winning because of the black vote… I'm sure the people of montana, idaho, maine, vermont… may have something to say about that being that there may be 15 black people in all those states combined.

Yes he gets 90% of the Black vote but he also gets 46-50% of the white vote (not counting the south) Ask your self why the only place Obama doesnt get into the upper 40's in the white vote is in the South.

Way to go Geraldine. Maybe you should be running for President. I am sick and tired of all this childish bickering between the candidates. It's good to know that someone still has the guts to stand up and speak the truth.

I have to agree with Ms. Ferraro. Barack Obama is where he is in the primary contest because many democrats are caught up in the idea of electing the first black president, regardless of qualification. Four years ago, another first-term U.S. senator ran for president on a platform similar to Mr. Obama's and could not generate nearly as much excitement. Why not? His name was John Edwards, & he was just another white male candidate in a field full of them. Similarly, Hillary Clinton wouldn't be where she is now if not for the fact that she is a woman who married the most astute politician of our generation. Had she not started her political career as Bill Clinton's wife, she never would have had a shot at the presidency. Either way, John McCain is the most qualified candidate out there, and will be the next president if the voters of this country know what is good for them.

No Ms. Ferraro, I'm not attacking your comments because you're white. I'm attacking your comments because you're old and stupid. We have a chance to truly unite this nation and you're against it? Get some better meds.

Consider this, Democrats. Many of you are backing a candidate whose surrogates are arguing that Obama is an Affirmative Action. candidate. A Democratic campaign is overtly appealing to white voters who fear black candidates. George Wallace is laughing his behind off down in hell.

Answer me this question, Hillary supporters. How exactly is Hillary going to garner the 90% black vote that she's going to need to win a general election?

The fact is that Obama is qualified for this job! It is not because he is a different color, so that makes her statement racist. It's just like Hillary Clinton being in this place because she is a women! The Clinton's and their political war machine are ruining the election process! She will ruin her political career, and will tarnish everyone around her. Ferraro should apologize and withdraw her support! Hillary is starting to loose some of the feminist support also!

Obama 08

Geraldine Ferraro is just the tip of the Clinton racist iceberg! The Clintons and all their "liberal friends" have shown their true colors in this campaign. For years they have hidden behind their facade of being color blind but the minute they were confronted with the possibility of losing to a person of color their true nature showed. the sad part is both America and the democratic party are being duped by them. These people are willing to divide and destroy this country just so she can have a check in the win column. What they are deliberately doing is setting this country back years but then they just don't care.

your right.. when your right, your right.. and your right

The fact of the matter is that she is right, about both Obama and herself… The country is looking to open up to more than just White men, so both Obama and Ferraro in 1984 (and Clinton today) get consideration they would not otherwise get….That is a good thing up to a point, but in the end we need the best PERSON for the job, and it is sad that more qualified candidates with better resumes like Joe Biden and Bill Richardson are pushed aside….But we still have John McCain to turn to.

Hillary should remove her from her campaign immediately, but she won't because she is behind the remarks. Having someone else do her slam bashing of her opponent. Can't people see through all of this, Hillary will do anything to get the nomination.

I wonder what the rest of the world watching this election on TV thinks of our democracy her in America. We try to preach democracy to all other countries and look at what we have become???? Bickering, slam bashing, liars, cheats and just plain disgusting people. Why can't we for once, set an example for the world. Hillary could care less what she is doing to achieve the White House. The Clintons are not and never were what everyone thinks or thought they were.

she needs to just fade away and take billary with her. what a poor excuse for a politician. i think she's the one that taught billary to cry–now she needs to teach her to step away.

PUH-LEASE. This isnt the first time ole' Ferraro has pulled the race card.

She said the SAME EXACT WORDS about Jesse Jackson in 1984- LOOK IT UP!

Fool me once, shame on you (!), fool me twice…

Lets not get distracted from our goal here people- Obama 08!

What I find interesting is that no one has mentioned that the only reason that Hillary is where she is because she is Bill Clinton's wife. Her whole campaign has been her running on her husband's record, not hers. Can she please stop using the 90's as her record. Those were Bill's accomplishments

oh and btw, Michelle's done a terrible job. Paid very highly, got into schools on affirmative action and not even proud to be an American.

So where's her resignation? And Hillary's tax returns for that matter?

It's nice to see Democrats focusing on what's right for the country and note getting on their soapboxes trying to make stupid arguments that really won't matter in November.

cough

I agree with Ms. Ferraro. She's just speaking the truth. But people doesn't want to hear the real facts.

PS. Ms. Ferraro would make a GREAT V.P for Hillary. That would really make History !

Go Ms. Ferraro !

Hillary 2008

Whatever old thing, you are racist and jealous. Believe it or not, Obama is going to be your president and you will bow to his feet.

Ferraro's words are a half-truth that upon examination are revealed to be poor deductive reasoning.

What is true about them: Many African-Americans are voting for Senator Obama because he is black. Never mind that he had to work to convince them that we was a worthy nominee (voting by A-As swung from Senator Clinton to Senator Obama over time, not instantaneously), She implies his A-A support is illegitimate and is based on the color of his skin. That is very likely true, although insulting to those A-As who choose Obama because of good reasons.

What is patently false about them: She ignores the inherent advantage of Senator Clinton being a white woman and who in fact panders to women exhorting them to vote for a woman. By the numbers, women are the majority of the electorate. If we are going to participate in the politics of slice and dice, then white women are the largest fraction of voters out there. To slam Obama for receiving A-A support while not slamming Clinton for receiving an inordinate amount of female support (and of white support!) is hypocrisy. It's extremely likely that Senator Clinton's unreasoned support is far greater in magnitude than Senator Obama's unreasoned support. And that's before we even consider whether many Latinos may be racist.

Does anybody really think Senator Clinton is NOT receiving votes just because she is a woman and just because she is white? As someone is is neither black nor white, I look at the candidates and I see Senator Obama as someone who has earned his way to the nomination.

He has more years of legislative experience than Senator Clinton. He has accomplished far more in the Senate in 3 years than she has in 7 years. He takes great pains to speak to the issues and to not embellish his experience, while Senator Clinton inflates her experience and qualifications. He has run a smarter, better organized campaign than Senator Clinton. The truth is he has had to be better than Senator Clinton in every dimension just to overcome his strange (to American's ears) name and his race.

Since when did being a black man in American society constitute being "lucky"? I have been discriminated against on occasion in this country, but I also know I was lucky not to be born black. It's sad, but obvious.

Many black people have run for President over the years and have not received sufficient support of Democratic voters to win the nomination. Why is this year different? Iowa, Minnesota, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, etc., all went to Senator Obama by HUGE MARGINS.

Hello, Ms. Ferraro, Senator Obama is not lucky, he is smart, determined, and earning every vote he gets. He wasn't gifted with millions of dollars from his spouse's foreign business dealings. He was not gifted with the support of 200 superdelegates the day he declared his run. He was not given a more than a hundred million dollars by corporate fat cats three months before Iowa. He wasn't given a free ride by the press just because he was a former President's spouse.

Clinton's record is as insubstantial as steam, and everything she says is hot air. Ferraro conveniently ignores Clinton's lack of qualifications.

Make no doubt. This is a coordinated effort of Clinton's campaign to diminish Obama, and Ferraro is the surrogate that volunteered to do it. Another out-of-touch politician who hopes we all fail to understand history and fail to realize that just because Clinton (and Ferraro) say it does not make it true.

vincent john don't think right but it's obvious to people of that kind racism don't have no room in this beautiful country someone better tell that old lady and hillary clinton that

How can anyone look at the Mississippi results which CLEARLY show a racial divide going on with Obama suuporters and not see the TRUTH and FACT in Ferraro's comments???!!! It's time Obama and his followers give up this stupid cry of "racism" every time he gets criticized or hears something he doesn't like! HE has caused this campaign to be divided along racial lines–NOT Hillary Clinton! Obama wants to use the race card to his advantage whenever it suits him…..and he DARES to imply he is "above" usual politics! He is NOT who we need to lead this country!!

The fact the Clinton campaign hasn't put a muzzle on this old windbag says they are tacitly approving what she's saying . . . more and more it becomes evident just who Hillary Clinton really is and how low she'll stoop.

As someone that is referred to as mulatto (I'm not a mule) I don't take offense to this comment by Mrs. Ferrero and neither should Mr. Obama. There is actual truth to it and what a great truth, but the other fact that she seems to have left out is that Clinton"s popularity can also be based on the fact that she is (get ready for this) a female (oh no I didn't) . Can we get past all the minor yip yap and let this election be about an election.

yeah, pretty weak logic by Mrs. Ferraro. you can't put up some hypothetical situation (what if Obama was white) and then call it "fact". the "fact" is Obama isn't white, anything else is speculation on the reality of some alternate universe. that sounds like science fiction

There is no place in the world for this kind of dialogue to be tolerated by anyone – whether you believe it to be true or not. It is digusting that the media continues to promote these statements in anyway, shape or form. As well how they continue to break down the campaign in racial and gender lines.

Yes racism and sexism still exists in this nation, and in politics influencing how some will vote, but the media has a responsibility to discourage this kind of talk – not encourage it by giving it press coverage, and by on their own talk shows speaking non-stop about the gender and race lines in politics.

It only excacerbates the situation and encourages people who are making decisions based on race and gender to continue making those decisions when if instead everyone really looked at the issues we would go a great length to help, although slowly, break free from these racial and gender divides we have.

Again I write for the umpteenth time to take a quote from Hillary, "Shame on YOU CNN, Shame on You" for the predicament of where this once suprsingly intellectual, bright race has turned to.

NOTE: Everytime I write about the media's responsibilty, nothing gets published. When I write a quick one liner or two on another subject, it does. Why is this CNN? Afraid to be criticized? Of course I write this in hopes of you publishing it, as I see that when I did this before you do publish to discredit what I am saying by saying SEE we do post people's comments and that person is just loonie, and everything else they said must be also. I'm interested to see if you have publish this one, though I doubt it.

As an Ohioan, I believe that if Obama were white, he would have won my state and would now have an even greater lead in the race. It's ludicrous to think he's ahead because he is African-American when the truth is he is ahead despite the fact that he is African-American. Anyone who thinks America is all of a sudden racism-free clearly hasn't watched a black man try to hail a cab at night nor have they looked at the voting data coming from rural Ohio.

In defense of her comments, Ms. Ferraro offers the observation that she was chosen to be Mondale's running mate on the basis of her gender. And that therefore, it's not a big deal to say what she said about Obama, because she's said the same thing about herself.

This is an absolute crock–although I think she actually believes it, which only confirms for me that she is deeply racist.

While it was true that Ferraro was chosen by Mondale clearly because of her gender, nobody chose Obama for anything. He rose to where he is today on his intellect and oratory. For Ferraro to confuse Obama's accomplishments with her own experience of being cherry-picked is, as Obama said, "patently absurd."

Did Obama out-organize Hillary in the post-Super Tuesday states because he was black? Was it his color that led him to choose smart advisers who, unlike Hillary's crew, don't snipe at each other and waste campaign funds? Ferraro is pathetic.

Geraldine Ferraro should be aware that "hidden racism" is a double edge sword……..it cuts both ways. To make such a statement is lowering herself to the same level as Hillary Clinton…….both of them scorned women. Times are changing Geraldine………

Of all the sorry, pathetic losers to grab the spotlight, Ms. Ferraro, you take the cake!! Please Obama campaign, stop responding to this garbage!!
It's immaterial whether it's true or not. If there's never been a black or woman president before well…shouldn't voters have a right to take that into consideration and give someone other than a white man a chance?!
So what happens is some people will vote for Barack cause he's black and others will vote for Hillary because she's a woman. But if these were the only factors at play, Jesse Jackson and Elizabeth Dole would have been president. Clearly, these are two qualified, intelligent candidates who ALSO attract attention because of the uniqueness of their race and gender in modern politics.

One of the reasons Rep. John Lewis switched his allegiance was because of the pressure he received to support the "black" candidate.

This is about two Angry women namely Hillary and Ferraro trying to take their anger on some one. By saying and doing absurd thing like this to fill their empty heart. They are Very old who cares they are going to die tomorow.

I'm impressed that someone has finally had the guts to actually say what so many people feel…without worrying about backlash and without backing down. No matter what people want to admit, this election is all about race and gender. Just listen to comments around you.."this world's not ready for a woman president" or "this world's not ready for an african american president". It's crazy. These things are not what should be focused on…but unfortunately this just goes to show that we as Americans have a long way to go! God Bless Us!

Why would Obama play the "race card" – he doesn't benefit from it. He wants to earn all votes. Ferraro's comments were not even necessary. The argument could also be made that Sen. Clinton would not be where she is if not for the obvious reason. As a US Military Veteran I served with people of all races and we knew that we needed each other equally to be the most powerful military in the world. We worked with great leaders of all races and gender. Come on USA – put the racial divisions behind us so that we can deal with the real dangers of this world.

Your comment was just plain dumb! I think she just wanted attention, that's all.

Bravo Geraldine for speaking the truth and not backing down. What's going on now is REVERSE DISCRIMINATION, and only we can stop it by not going along.

She is a racist… Point blank. I am sorry.

I am shocked insulted and outraged at the comments the former V.P. canidate had made. It shows a level of insensitivity that has no place in Ameria or the world! If these are the advisors Hillary has on her payroll she can keep them and her bid for president! Her campaign has turned into aslash and burn same old,same old style of politics! I am also disappointed with cnn for not drawing more attention to these racist comments! For Ferraro to suggest that Barrack is having an easier time because he's a black man iin America!?…Well she just showed her ignorance! Also the amount of coverage that was given to the comments made by Barrack"s advisor about Clinton being a monster, well there is no comparison to these racist comments Ferraro should resign now! Unless Hillary agrees with her comments!

She is just stating a simple fact, but again, who dares to say anything agaisnt the Obama camp, you may be accused of racism now. Just wait, if he gets elected, and you accuse him of anything, you may get something worse.

She's right. If Obama was some white freshman senator no one would even consider him.

I think this comment to help the republican candidate to win the national election on November not the Democratic candidate. Now
Obama is the ikely to be the candidate and these comments not to win for Democratic but helping Republican and looks like Clinton people do not want to win in national election.

Ms. Ferraro might not think of herself as a racist, but she is certainly willing to pull the race card out of the deck and throw it on the table. most other ethical minded people, decided that it had no place on the table. I believe, the racist shoe fits Ms. Ferraro's foot.

Any time you refer to one's race for anything, makes the comment racist! That is the fact you ignorant fool. In a time when all are to be equal humans will dignity should look past the colour of the skin.

Its kind of hard to say something is FACT when in FACT we have no way of knowing where he'd be if he were anything other than who he is.

Just like its a FACT that there's no way to know if Hillary Clinton would be where she is if she wasnt married to President Bill Clinton.

Of course, if someone were to say that – Geraldine herself would be saying that is sexist…not a fact, sexist. Yet, suggesting where Obama would be is fact, and not racist?

I agree though, Ferraro SHOULDNT have been the VP choice.

Ironic that in such a sexist and racist society, two people (who by her logic) have no business being where they are, are in fact, where they are.

Maybe we ALL are caught up in a moment??? Should we just vote for McCain since he's the lone white guy?

Ferraro is just another example of whats wrong with Hillary's campaign. A lack of common sense.

"everytime somebody says something about the Obama Campaign, they are called racist" This is an overstatement. There have been plenty of attacks on the Obama campaign that have not been labeled as racist attacks.

This lady fails to recognize basic concepts about individual identity. For her to publicy mention that a successful campaign has been primarily based on race is a huge slap in the face to the credibility of both candidates. However, it points to a common perception in our society that has yet been acknowledged, "Are Blacks Equal to Whites?"

If Obama was white and was winning due to a majority vote from white voter's, then would the success of his campaign still be due to his race?

If so, then the majority of presidential candidates in the history of this country have won simply because they are white. I hope that everyone can see the problem with her perception….that was a very myopic plan on attack that she had lined up there.

Just think of the backlash Obama would have gotten if someone from his camp said Clinton would not be where she is if she was not a woman or Bill Clinton's wife. More to Geraldine comment though, Obama is not the first black person to run for president, but has been the first to make such an impact. So that tells me that it has something more that being black. Let's move forward and see the candidates as two people running for the presidency. Can we do that? We continue telling the world that we are the smartest country in the world, but we are not showing that, are we?

This is ridiculous! Ferraro is right. America is in love with this narrative of race. BTW, why doesn't he ever talk about his white mother? He is multi-racial, and that in itself is a beautiful (and very American) thing. He has created this race issue, not Hillary. This is how he has garnered support. This is what he has banked on, and I can say this because I am black–so don;t you dare call me a racist!

Also, Ferraro is an elected official, it is not the same as Susan Power–a professor and campaign worker, you cannot fire a respected member of the DNC.

Hillary Clinton 08′ – The candidate that has brought about change for African Americans, not just empty promises

Please lady, Shut up!

CNN:

PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK: FERRARO SAID THE EXACT SAME THING ABOUT JESSE JACKSON IN 1988. THERE'S A PATTERN HERE.

Wake up America!

Obama needs a thorough examination of his ties with radical groups and criminals in Chicago.

He has lied about his tie to Rezko during one of the debates.
He has said he denounces a radical Islamic Farrakhan but continues to attend a church that supports Farrakhan.

Read about Farrakhan and Rezko. Then think about who has real problems.

Hilarys new campaign stategy is to connect with the Archie Bunkers in PA. We will hear a lot more about race and gender as we get closer to the primary in April.

@ Tired of Clinton

AMEN brother, AMEN!!!!!

How did Bill do with the blacks when he was running ?? thought he was the first black president… to me he looks kinda white

But it is ok for women to stand behind Hillary…

As Rodney King, one of our nation's finest put it: "Can't we all just get along?"

wow. If anyone is playing the race card, its not Obama for condemning her first round of comments but Mrs. Ferraro for bringing up all this race nonesense again. This is no different then how Bill tried to make it all about race in South Carolina – the Clinton strategy to make Obama the "black candidate" instead of just the "candidate" based on his on merits and strengths.

Obama quickly canned Powers after a remark that Clinton found offensive, yet Clinton seems like she is encouraging it and I wouldn't be suprised if some of these comments aren't actually "plants" just like that student who was a plant at one of her rallys a month or two ago.

what a pitty? I suppose the Reverend Jesse Jackson was white? the bane of the clinton campaign is their failure to recognize that Barack Obama represents something Americans and world are craving for. its not his race.

He has no experience, yet he is where he is today because he is a black man??? Ok!!!! Right…that makes a lot of sense. This is America right???

Would Clinton be where she is, if she didnt have that last name? Those power hungry Clintons need to step aside, so we can have a change in this country.

Here's a fact. Hillary is only in this race because people think electing her is the same thing as re-electing Bill. Take away Bill, bye bye Hill.

When this race started I preferred Obama, but thought I would be satisfied with Hillary. Now, if Hillary is nominated I will vote for McCain. I am starting to understand why half the country despises this woman. She has earned my distain throughout her campaign. Not denoucing this kind of ignorant drivel, is as good as endorsing it.

I'm almost certain CNN will not publish this truth I am about to tell but I will attempt it anyway. This comment is apart of the Clintons "Southern Strategy" and "Maestroh" is dead on point! She was sent out and no one knew who she is. Fact is how do you get away with a comment like this? Why, you send out the old "Lady"(woman) whose not "Bill Clinton" to say it and plant it out there. Hillary's been playing the woman card successfully and been getting away from it. They are only doing this to rally the White Voters and Closet Democratic Racists who need/want a reason to be upset b/c a black candidate is "finally" appealing to more than African Americans. It almost appears as if Hillary is strapping a bomb to herself to take the whole party down if she doesn't win and take away the true chance of a Democratic whitehouse if it's not her.

I'm sorry, but we are too caught up with there being a "first" black or female president. The Clintons and Obama are politicians. They will say whatever necessary to get the job. I don't think that Sen. Obama is any cleaner than Sen. Clinton. The worst part of that is that you don't know until it's too late… Then you "hope" and "Believe" that it AINT True!

when you talk about experience, who was actually qualified to run this country, do you have to have money, be an actor, What ?, you jump in and learn a job, just like any position

Hillary needs to finally accept responsibility for the talking points of her most noteworthy supporters. After such a retaliation against Ms. Power, Hillary needs to step up and act like a better candidate for President of the United States. Not another "fingers in my ears George W Bush".

Eventually, Hillary will need to realize that she can't effectively spin her way out of this and learn to choose better noteworthy supporters. Case in point, Gov. Spitzer.

Come on Hillary, it's time to accept responsibility for your people and act like the position you keep on telling us that you're ready for 'on Day 1′. Again, Obama has shown us that his judgment is clearly better and more well defined, despite his own political best interests. As a Southern white man, I voted for Obama and he continues to show me that my choice was correct.

Head on back to NY, Hillary. It's a state you won.

Why is everyone so upset? She told the truth and the exits polls back up her statement. Based on everyone's reactions, this just goes to further show our country is not ready for a black president.

As a black male, I happen to agree with Ferraro's comments as being fact. I dont agree however with the timing of her comments, I think all will agree that the Clinton camp knew exactly what they were doing when she made that comment, but oh, well thats how the game is played right.

Unfortunately politics is dirty, and for the first time there are two candidates that have achiles heels that WILL be exploited… He has his race to deal with…..And she has her husbands indescretions.

MCCAIN and LEBERMAN… thats my choice!

Angelina Julie
How can you explain states like Vermont, Colorado, Minnesota, or Wyoming? Did he win because of the huge black population?

This woman's comments are horrendous and extremely offensive. She should be fired immediately. She is obviously speaking on behalf of the Clintons and they are saying anything to win. If Obama looses this nomination because of Clintons' racist comments and antics, I will NEVER in my adult life vote democrate again. This is ridiculous! Blacks are discriminated against more than any other race on this earth. When Blacks finally make a little progress, idiots like Geraldine intercept with racists acts and remarks. God – please help our country!

God Bless Obama!

I'm interested to hear where Geraldine's logic comes from when she says Obama is where he is because he's black. Obama is where he is because he's a uniter. Obama being black wasn't winning him the popular vote with African Americans 2 months ago. Where's her logic?

She IS right.

What other presidential candidate has ever been taken seriously, when he hasn't even FINISHED his FIRST national senate term?

Ok, next, why is Obama?

Hmmm

I find it very interesting that the Clinton campaign jump down the Obama campaign's throat for an "off the record" comment. (that almost everyone agrees with. Now that someone on her campaign makes a blatant racial comment, Clinton only says that she does not agree with her statement but everyone has the right to express their opinion. Why is it that she hasnt asked her to step down, when it would be the right thing to do.

A "fact" must have some basis of support. What is the support for this fact? It is Ms Ferraro's opinion. Actually my opion is that this is Ms Clinton's doing – who put her up to it. If all you need to support a "fact" is a strong opinion – then let's just say that this too is a "fact".

I suppose that everytime someone makes a negative comment about Hillary, they are sexist.

It was a racist comment and she knows it. Senility seems to be the norm of Hillary's top advisors (Ferraro & Bill).

It seems the Clinton's want African-Americans to follow, not to lead.

She ought to be ashamed of herself. Her comments are self centered and low blows to the Obama campaign. Anybody who agrees with this dinosaur of a woman should explain to me how Obama won Utah, Iowa, Maine, etc. Not only did he win southern states with strong black populations, but he won random states that most people discount. He won because his campaign doesn't care about your race or gender, it's about people. Obama is trying to unite, not divide. Shame on you Ferraro.

If bad things happen to Ms. Ferraro – she says it is because of the racists.

If bad things happen to Ms Clinton – she says it is because of the right wing

Are they seperated at birth – are they twins?

Her comment is ridiculous. Obama has a better political resume than John Edwards did when he ran in 2004. Edwards came in 2nd and was the VP nominee. If a first term senator with no previous experience was qualified, why not a first term senator with eight years of previous political experience?

Okay lets see Barack is getting most of the Black vote because why? Is that not racist? Please explain the difference. Lets be real.
Lana

The Democratic party and some of its constituents have shown me in the past month that they are really no different than republicans, the one thing that deliniated the difference between the parties for me in the past was the attitudes regarding race. It seems that the majority of white democrats arent as liberal as people think. The liberal faction is a minority in the democratic party and the predjudiced folks seem to hold the keys to hillary success. So the line that separated the republicans and democrats in regards to race has been obliterated, IMO.

It has now been suggested by latinos that they dont vote for Obama for two reasons, #1 the Clintons have name recognition and #2 Obama is black. It has been suggested that Obama wouldnt be where he is because he's black but thats an out of place affirmative action reasoning and When Obama defended himself and denounced that statement it was said he attacked that person because she is white. Anytime a black person earns a much deserved spot it is some how attributed to race and special circumstances created for US.

Its painfully obvious that the Clintons will seek to win by any means necessary including playing the race card insidiously because they have some evidence that crap will work. The Clintons are political chess masters and theres a rhyme to any reason they do anything. They are not as stupid as people think. But they are smart enough to destroy the party in the process to get what they want and in striving to have it their way only, they are no different than bush and rove.

I would encourage all black people to take a cold hard look at the democratic party and ask yourself what has the party done for you to warrant your membership.

if Obama loses the nomintation because of political strong arming, vote republican.

Great post Tired of Clinton

Ms. Ferraro has been in politics too long to make such an ignorant statement. Americans will continue to set themselves back with this type of mentality. Senator Obama is winning because America wants a change from the norm. Clearly, Ms. Ferraro is stuck in the past and definitely stuck on stupid.

Th statement that Senator Obama is as successful as he is in this race is based on his race is obsurd. He is succeeding because he is qualified, his politics are different and the people of America are ready to move beyond race. Apparently Ms. Ferraro is not ready to move beyond race, she is not ready to accept the fact that a man's content and character are more important than the color of his skin. Ms. Ferraro needs to close her eyes and see Senator Obama as the man he is — educated, good for American politics, a man of good character and more importantly, a man who refuses to subscribe to the low tactics that many politicians are subscribing to because they are behind in their political aspirations.

Ms. Ferraro, Senator Obama is being nice to you albeit undeservedly. On a personal note Ms. Ferraro, Senator Obama does not need you, he's doing a fine job fundraising and getting his message out. Having you campaign or fundraise on his behalf will set his campaign behind. Your day has come and past, let's keep it that way.

I really don't think you can be so general as to say his success is because of the color of his skin. True, there are states where a large portion of the population is black and has voted for him. But in those same states, a large portion of the white population voted against him for that reason. Racism can run both ways, that's true too. But it doesn't make it right. I believe that both of these candidates have gotten to where they are for several reasons:
name recognition
history making
some experience
some inspiration
but most of all, I think that they're where they are because the Bush administration has all but destroyed our nation. I think that's why dems are out in record numbers. If the two candidates were in their positions solely because they have what it takes, they wouldn't actually be there. People like Biden, Dodd, and Richardson would be in the front and the history makers would be long gone.

This is a very precarious situation we're in. Times like these call for reality checks for sure, but they call for RESPECT even more.

This woman is hurting the Democratic party and more importantly, she's hurting America. Someone needs to shut her up. To come out and say that Obama is where he is because he is black, and then accuse the other side of racism because she was called out on her original comments is beyond ridiculous. She is appealing the worst in human nature and I for one am disgusted.

If he were a white man, the Clinton campaign would have conceded by now opposed to play the race card.

Let's put it this way: because Obama is black, the media thinks its okay for the Clintons to say he should be VP (this is the Rosa Parks syndrome, the media just wants to say that he can't sit on the front of the bus when he is leading in pledged delegates), that Florida and Michigan should be seated when Obama wasn't on the ballot, and that Hillary Clinton can still win the nomination even though she would have to win by 60% in every remaining state. And let's not forget that Hillary still has more superdelegates than Obama, even though he is leading in the popular vote and in pledged delegates. That is because of racial bias. And by the way, I think it would be good for CNN to discuss what will happen to Hillary when she wins the nomination (it probably will happen because no matter how far ahead Obama is, he has to sit in the back of the bus), because she'll lose the liberal white vote and the black vote, as well as the votes of many white voters (let's not forget CNN, before you decided that there's such a racial divide, you forget that Barack won in states with little or no black populace, such as Iowa, Wyoming, Colorado, Vermont, etc.). I don't think these voters simply voted for Obama because of his skin color. That is an obvious insult to their intelligence. Imagine if an Obama supporter would have said that gender is the main factor in the women's vote for Clinton? I really think that Hillary would have become hysterical. LOL! What is good for the goose is good for the gander!

Geraldine Ferraro has appeared unreasonably angry at Barack Obama since his campaign unseated Hillary Clinton's front-runner presumption. She has been angry all over the media before this – this last tongue-lashing has finally made the news and finally whiplashed her. It is so sad that the angry and insulting persona has now defined the Clinton campaign, and has again hurt women as a consequence.
Do we really want to go back to the Clinton wars, even with a woman's face?
All the women in this family are voting for the future, and for Barack Obama.

Hey Hillary, FIRE her NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a 40something WASP, married to a Latina. I lived in the same neighborhood as Ms. Ferraro in Forest Hills, Queens, America's melting pot. Yet, generationally, the idea of personal identity and its indicators (race, ethnicity, gender, religion, shoe size…) are attributes that SHE has conditioned come FIRST for the candidate, rather than their personna, ideas and impression of leadership style. For HER, she sees herself as the selected nominee as a female, at that place and time, as some element of tokenism. SHE SHOULD SPEAK FOR HERSELF and not try to characterize the groundswell of backing and support for OBAMA. Her remarks became dated, generational and racist when she attributed the MOVEMENT FOR OBAMA as primarily related to the phenomena of his being black. Although it might seem like I'm spliting hairs, it is significant. She belittles the movement and the genuine support for OBAMA as the PREFERRED CANDIDATE over her dear friend, Hillary Clinton. And, Hillary, by the way, was a viable candidate because of what she brought to the table, with her gender as a secondary attribute. However, Hillary is not the candidate of choice for the WHOLE PACKAGE – ideas, personna, leadership style.

Hillary says that Ferraro's comments are her own, but she needs to go further and repudiate them, or she belittles the premise of her own quest and campaign for the Presidency.

Black, white or purple, Obama is running a better campaign, raising more money, and impressing more voters than Hillary. That's really what Geraldine is upset about.

These angry old women need to take a breather and let the youth take this great country into the future.

The future is ours. Vote Obama '08!

Good for her. She said something that everyone knows to be true but most people feel bullied into silence by the ferocious Obamaton counterattacks.
The Obama folks make it part of thier game plan to attack anyone who dares to speak thier mind when it involves criticism of Obama.
Strange that he who holds himself up as above the racial divide is the first to scream racism when it involves any criticism of himself. Criticism is not racism.
By the way her comments were actually taken from quotes by Shirley Chism and Carol Moseley Braun, so Obamatons chew on that awhile.

McCain won because he was white, Hillary won because she has women, Obama won because he was black. Give me a break! I was shocked last night when I heard Geraldine Ferraro in an interview stating that Obama better back off or she would not help in fundraising in the GE. The Clinton campaign is very divisive. This election is turning into a circus. Obama continue on with your campaign and we shall suceed.

Geraldine Ferraro is a no-body backing a losing candidate. Her 15 minutes were up long before the first vote was cast in her losing ticket for VP.

She may not see her comments as racist or sexist and that is really not the point. Her arguments could easily be used against Hillary. Hillary would not be where she was if she were a man.

Wow , some of the comments on here underscore that we still have a long way to go in erasing the ignorant and prejudice attitudes that have haunted this great nation for so long. There is no doubt that there are some who vote for Obama simply because he is black and there are some who vote for Clinton simply because she's white, but if the entire democratic race to this point was based on that logic, Clinton would have already wrapped this thing up. Obama represents much more than an African-American vote and if you believe otherwise then you're probably one of those aforementioned people that vote for Clinton only because she is white.

As a successful African American male, I am once again offended by the ignorance that permeates throughout the comments of Mrs. Ferraro. While she may not believe her comments to be racist, they are very similiar to the comments of organizations such as the KKK which tend to relegate all of our accomplishments to our "privileged" status as black people in this country. Next she will be talking about welfare and how we all look for handouts rather than trying to work hard for what we get.

My experience has tended to run contrary to this wildly held American belief. I have found that I have had to be better than everyone else with better credentials in order to get the same job. I would contend that a white man with the eloquence and charisma of an Obama would already have the nomination for his party. And that in fact his color has hurt him with large blocks of voters that are not comfortable with an African American as a President.

The only good thing that can come of these ridiculous statements is that perhaps Americawill once again openly dialogue about issues like this because the only way these types of misconceptions can be addressed is for both races to become more aware of what it is really likefor the other. Until this happens, Mrs. Ferraro' s comments will continue to be thought and not said. At least she had the courage to be open about her feelings though misinformed they might be.

To Tired of Clinton:
Even as a "white" woman- your message made me cry..it touched me heart

I am really hurt by Democrat Party today.

When I am ready to move beyond this black and white..when I am ready to be color-blinded- you are still NOT ready to move beyond it…

All of the racist comments, have come from Hilliary's camp and it's always before an election in a state where blacks have an important role. In Mississippi, there has been a racial divide that has been going on forever. Mississippi just stopped share-cropping YESTERDAY, so why shouldn't the votes fall separately. That is a primitive state in the United States. It is a Republican state for that reason. There is a lot of hatred in the state, it is no different from Jena, Louisiana, FACE IT.

The media is campaigning for Obama. Maybe it's about time they campaign for Hillary.

You Go Girl!

Looks like Ms Ferraro has a history of saying this…note her attacks against Jesse Jackson when he was running against her. Also, if the only reason she got the VP nominee was because she was female, why didn't she decline it then, in the best interests of the country?

If it's a fact that Obama's race is the main thing in his favor, then what about Hillary? Would a male presidential candidate, black or white, be excused for getting stressed out and crying during an interview? Would she have got this far without riding on the coattails of her husband's name? Are the females who in large numbers have voted for her done the same, if she were a male, black or white? If certain things are 'facts', then those facts cut both ways.

Her comments are sanctioned by Clinton. The purpose is to divide his base, that includes such a cross section of voters, he will win. She needs to turn people against each other to beat him She has decided race will be the tool she uses!

Our Democratic Party must move beyond the simplistic and destructive race-identification / gender-identification political framework. Ms. Ferraro's comments are a gift to Republicans. By and large, the Obama campaign has tried to run a positive, people-centered campaign. His many lop-sided wins across the country, in states with widely varying demographics show that he can effectively carry the banner for the Democratic Party. His wise and strategic campaign to beat the "inevitable" Hillary Clinton shows he has the intelligence and self-discipline to be a good President. His 160 pledged delegate lead shows that he has understood and embraced the electoral process.

We've just gotta grind it out now. I hope when Clinton's probability of securing the nomination dwindles to nil, she has the wisdom and the grace to concede.

Ahh. the racist democrats show their true colors, again.. They hid them for many years, but we all know that WV Dem Senator Byrd was in the klan and the south used to be all democrat, well until the Slaves were freed by a Republican President.
When will you liberals ever try to live in reality?

Where is the call to fire Ferraro from the campaign? Obama has done this without hesitation with staffers. This is a Clinton ploy to have these seeds planted in voters minds. These statements are not being made by accident and by the time the backlash rises to an untenable level the damage will have been done.

It completely defies logic that an African-American with a name like "Barack" could somehow have an easier time getting elected than a white woman from suburban Chicago who can loan her campaign $5 million of her own loot (let's see those tax returns). This woman was the first lady of a of one of the most well liked (at least among his party) Governers and Presidents in recent history. She was a partner at a prestigous law firm, a board member for many powerful companies. How can this be a disadvantage? Complete and utter nonsense.

The only thing that has disadvantaged Hillary Clinton is her poor timing and caustic personality. When people really wanted hope and change, she offered more of the same. Let's face it people, she has simply been out strategized and has not been able to stay on message. Race baiting has been her only effective tactic, I only hope the American public is not foolish enough to fall for this.

Also for Geraldine and those of you who agree with her, Barack Obama is NOT successful because he is black. Yes, there may be people who vote for him because of the color of his skin. But there are just as many if not quite a lot more who do NOT vote for him for that very same reason. If Obama wins it will be because of his many attributes and because of his optimistic message for this country, NOT because of his skin color. To say that would be the same as saying Senator Clinton is successful due to her gender, which I am sure would draw fire from her side.

It's funny how everything nowadays is being boiled down to race or sex. This whole primary has been mainly talk about a black candidate and a female candidate. I understand how it can be the main point of controversy but we should try to concentrate on the real issues that effect this country. As for Ferraro, I think she's ignorant to think that Obama is at his place in his life simply because his race.

Does anyone else agree?

geraldine is an idiot and anyone that thinks because Obama is black, that this is the only reason this process is still going on or that he is receiving all this media attention is crazy and stupid. Remember 8 years ago when this same process happened and both candidates were white. You people need to take race out of this issue.

Well, this election has truly shown that the Dixiecrats are alive and well. How blacks ever ended up in bed w/these idiots is beyond me anyway. Now do you see the Clintons never meant you any good, they were only serving their own needs, not yours. We don't need more charity and welfare, get up, get out, go vote for hope and change.

James Carville, Ms Clinton’s chief strategist once called Pennsylvania “Philadelphia and Pittsburg with Alabama in the middle”. I think Ferraro’s comments were a calculated ploy to play the race card going into Pennsylvania.

If Clinton can make this about race she can win white Northern Alabama (central Pennsylvania). What better messenger to start such a gambit than an old sickly woman no one wants to beat up such as Ferraro. And what better way to fan the flames while staying out of the smoke than to offer a lukewarm disagreement, and then claim foul for previous unrelated transgressions. And wht better time than the eve of the Mississippi primary when Obama was already going to inevitably win.

I found it significant that the mayor of Alabama (Harrisburg), the only place in Northern Alabama with any kind of African American presence, Steven Reed was standing behind Ms Clinton during her speech last evening far from Harrisburg.

Rove has nothing on Carville when it comes to dirty tricks, and Clinton has said repeatedly that winning is the only thing that matters to her. The end apparently justifies the means, and the means are becoming very treacherous.

Clinton camp will say anything to undermine Obama. First they started by undermining his achievements: caucus states don't count, small states don't count, states with bigger African American population don't count etc etc. Then they started undermining his voters; prius driving latte drinkers vote for him, Obama girls vote for him, African Americans vote for him… etc. Now they are undermining his character… They simply can't accept that he is a good candidate with good ideas that people can relate to.

The way things are going Mcain will be the next president. I have seen it happen in New York when Bloomberg became mayor. The primary got ugly Green attacked his spanish opponent as being a puppet of Sharpton. The Democrats got so divided that Bloomberg won. The Democrats now seem to be just as divided and it seems very bitter.

The problem is that EVERYMAN that is been where Obama is right now has been White. The reason people are saying this is a rasict comment is because she is implying that Obama does not deserve to be where he is. That this is being handed to him because he is black. This is the same arguement people make against affirmative action. No matter what he has accomplished she's say it has nothing to do with his accomplishement but all about his race. He has been an elected official since 1997, longer than Hillary.. why does she deserve it?

His race is an issue as much has her gender is an issue, but no one is saying she is being handed anything because of her gender. Geraldine comments were ignorant. I dont think she is a racist, but the comment makes her look like one.

Her comments are ludicrous. If black men were as lucky as she claims…there surely would have been more than 3 lucky ones to make it to the Senate in the 300 years that this country has been in existence.

Kelton, you dont have to hope that blacks will not support the "monster". They will flat out wont even bother to vote, period. Its time the DNC stopped her witchhunting somehow or its a republican win without a doubt.

Anyone who thinks this isn't about race and gender is kidding themselves.

Good point Peter — I too am a white man, and I too have voted for Obama. It has nothing to do with race as far as I am concerned. I am looking for a new type of leadership that can finally unite this country. That leadership is in Barack Obama. We already have seen how the Clinton gang divide the country, and McCain will be no better. Our only hope is Obama, not HRC that is for sure. The fact that they are using Geradline Ferarro in this way is so sad really. What a shame that our first woman VP candidate has to sully her reputation with this Clinton game of divide and conquer. Shame on them all.

Wow, what anger here. Even though I don't agree with most of her remarks, there are some that ring true. Every time a poll is done, someone cries racism. Everytime someone uses "words" that Obama doesn't like… racism. Everytime someone uses his middle name… racism. Call it like it is. She merely pointed out what SHE thought, not what Clinton thought. Besides, if there's not an issue of race, why did 90% of blacks in Mississippi vote for Obama?

I love how you Clinton Idiots keep naging on Obamas experience.

Look at your candidate! She's got nothing. At least Obama got where he was on his own, not through his spouse.

And Obama brings more to the table that W did in 2000!

And how is it all of you can read minds???? I'm white, so I voted for Obama as a novelty, and so did a lot of other mostly white states? Can I borrow your crystal ball???

The statement is stupid period. Obama is were he is at becasue he has EARNED it. He campaigned; people agreed with is agenda; they voted for him; giving him the lead in popular vote, delegate count, and number of states won. Thats why he is were he is at. Not because he is black.
Also there are just as many voters that WONT vote for Obama BECAUSE he is black.
Now we should question Ferraro if she supports Clinton because she is a white woman. Maybe she does but Clinton is not were she is BECAUSE she is a woman.
Thats why the statement has no place.

White middle age male for Obama!

Ferraro is 100% correct.

Even though I really don't want a Republican in the White House this fall, can any of you grasp the significance that Hillary Clinton still has Geraldine Ferraro on her team?? How can any rational person reconcile the message of "change" and still employ Fritz Mondale's running mate? I honestly didn't even know she was still alive. Sorry, Hill, you're losing me here. In fact the whole "Bama for VP" thing is self-inconsistent and disturbing. If she can't manage her campaign team how is she going to manage Congress, the Supreme court appointments, Iraq, China, Russia, or any other significant agenda?

I can not believe that someone actually lets this person on camera. Her comment was patently racist and a sign of a bigot. In the 80's, she made a similar comment on Jesse Jackson.

Here is the fact. Obama has won 26 states because he was a better campaigner, has a better message, and is the better candidate. Many of these match ups were in places where there was little to no African American population of sufficient amount (such as Wyoming, Idaho, etc.)

Second fact, Geraldine has been a supporter of Hillary Clinton since Day 1. The fact that her candidate is doing poorly has seen to impact her now.

Third, when John Lewis supported Hillary, where were these comments? When Barack was campaigning in Wyoming, Idaho, Colorado, etc., where were these comments? Coincidence that these comments are floated at the last day of the Mississippi primary? Hmm..now all the pundits are talking about race and belittling the wins Barack had in SC, GA, LA, and MS. Nice play, Hillary camp.

Finally, the fact you say a racist ignorant comment is one thing. The fact the nation speaks up and says that such comment is wrong. The biggest issue is after you've been told how wrong you are, you go on national tv and state the comments again and blame everything on the now "black conspiracy", is just plain sad.

Please Americans, vote for change and vote for an end to this political spin game by the Clintons and their surrogates.

As for super delegates, do you really think at this point a continued election is good for the party? Do you really think you will ever have a party left if democrat elites, such as Geraldine Ferraro, steal the election for Hillary. Wake the heck up. Do your job and end this ridiculous campaign of Hillary Clinton.

It's a fact that race and gender still plays a factor in a 1st world contry just like it does in 3rd world countries.

It's a fact that Obama has had black's support but at the same time Hillary has had whites and women's support.

Would she be where she is if she wasn't a white woman and a former first lady? Would she have garnered the votes that she gets if she didn't have brand name recognition that she has?

There is always a bias in the way people think but I belive that if you are going to be a commentator then please do comment on both sides

Anyone notice that the next article on CNN.com was that Obama's win in MS was defined by race?

Who here can think back to the school days and tell me the difference between fact and opinion? If it's a fact, then it doesn't need to be agreed with; it just is. Like saying you agree that water is wet. Fine, but it doesn't matter whether or not you agree because it is. The fact that we disagree over this matter is sufficient indication that it's not fact.

As a bi racial lady (half white/half Korean) I found her comment very racist. She should be fired by Hillary, but I'm sure she wont. The Clinton camp love negative attacks, and they cant face the facts and blame others and never apologize.

what difference does it make…….CLINTON cannot catch up….and if florida and michican revote obama will be over the 2025 delegates needed to win the nomination…..i just read an add that said obama has offset hillarys RESOUNDING victories in texas and ohio….lol….no way…..her net gain of delegates between the 2 states was 4people……this is all media hype…..the dnc needs to step in and call a hault to this before permanent damage is done……..OBAMA 08

Geraldine Ferraro is once again trying to play the race card for her buddy Hillary Clinton to divide the country rather then unite the country. She is Hillary Clinton's close friend and on her Financial Committee. Once again it shows the true Clinton machine in action.
Clinton's will do anything to win or steal the nomination, even if it destroys the Democaratic Party. I have been an active member of the Democratic Party for forty years and this type of behavior by Hillary turns my stomach. She has lost my vote.

As a white male in FL that is absolutely sick of negative attacks and using fear to get votes (just like Bush did in 2004), I support Obama because of his positive message and his policies. I have never voted for a republican in my life but I will certainly vote for McCain before voting for Hillary. She is certainly willing to say anything and use any tactic to win votes; even if the tactics are unethical, racist, sexist, or simply incorrect.
This fight between Obama and Clinton is dividing the Democratic Party and will certainly make a big impact on the election in November. Clinton needs to give up and let the healing begin.

Obama 08!!!!

This woman just happens to be telling the truth.

The race in Mississippi shows how racially divided this country is. The sad thing is it isn't caucasians doing it. They're voting for everyone from Obama to Clinton to McCain to Ron Paul, because they seem to be voting "issues" and voting fair and square. Can't say the same for the others. Shame on all of you for perpetuating what you spent a lifetime trying to get rid of. You set racism back about 100 years with this election.

Here we have woman who was not veted enough (or rather failed to disclose her husband's shady dealings) who led our party to one of its worst defeats supporting another woman who refuses to disclose her tax returns with a husband who the NY Times reports has had some questionable financial dealings. The last thing we need is another surprise that wrecks our party's chances in November. What are in those tax returns? This whole thing could be seen as an attempt at diversion from the Clinton camp.

For the record: Based upon Clintonian logic, Obama should claim he's the expert on health care for all the work Michelle has done in the medical industry.

Hmmmm….just a few days ago Camp Hillary called for one of Obama's volunteer staff (a female Proffessor ) to be FIRED for calling Sillary a "monster". She left the campaign. Geraldine Ferraro makes racial comments and stands by/repeats the comments and says she will leave if asked. Why isn't Hillarious asking?

The truth is the truth. It may be uncomfortable to hear and think about, but it is still true. Obama would not be where he is if he wasn't an African American. Do you think he would be picking up 90% of the black vote otherwise? Honestly ask yourself that. Without that voting block he would already have been finished off.

Ms. Ferraro, travel back in time and we will vote for you to finally divide USA. However be reminded that today, we are working for a unified America that eliminates your language. Those days you witnessed 'human ownership' are burried.

Ferraro is basically correct in her statement. If any white or female candidate had a record as thin as his, they would not have been lionize by the democratic leadership as he has been. And after all that, his record in the senate is worse than it was back in Illinois.

Does any one really think Kennedy would have endorse a white candidate that still supports a minister that praises a racist and anti-semitic figure – say David Duke?

RE: TRW: As a white man, I will say if Obama gets the nomination, I will write in Hillary. Geraldine was so right on with her statement. You supporters and the biased media have labeled anyone who questions Obama as a racist while you vote for OHB because he is part black. It's pretty clear to most Americans who is racist here- African Americans. BTW- if you think that your candidate is going to win red states, you really are naive! Anyone but Obama in 08!

"Racism works in two different directions. I really think they're attacking me because I'm white. How's that?"

….but she's not racist.

I'm curious … what would have happened to an Obama supporter who said Hillary is only where she is because she's a woman?

Obama would've taken the HIGH ROAD and fired him/her! Too bad Hillary is encouraging the KITCHEN SINK approach.

As a white "woman" I voted for Obama- not because of my white liberal guilt or he is black or I do not like Hillary. I respect Hillary but her message of "experience" is sth that I just cannot understand. What experience does she have and on what basis she is going to fight with McCain if she is banking on "experience"…Where as I can get his message of "change"…

I wonder why Hillary only disagreed with Geraldine Ferraro's statements. Shouldn't she have denounce…oops, I mean REJECTED them? I think Hillary is two faced and will do anything to become president, including playing the race card, which Obama, to his credit, has not done.

She is despicable and a shame to all women!

America will never be free of racist pigs until people like this woman are wiped out. Can you imagine her being your neighbor and you are not white? God will wipe all these swines out of humanity way.

Not racist?

Go tell Al Sharpton how lucky he is to be black and running for president.
All ya gotta be is black, right Gerry?

I am a white woman who will not vote for Hillary if she is the nominee. The majority of Obama supporters I know are white. I am not sure what the media is doing by constantly trying to diminish Obama's wins- I actually heard one media outlet say that Obama ended Hillary's winning streak. . . her "streak" was one day- 2 actual states, compared to his 12. The media will decide who the nominee is well before Pennsylvanians vote.

Whether or not it is fact, this is just another example of how the Clinton camp is using underhanded tactics to get this campaign season off the message of hope so that she can reap the benefits of a divided Democratic party. The Clintons were once my heroes but I have lost all respect for the way they have ran their campaign. It's a shame that a couple that once truly had the American peoples best interest at heart can now only think about whats in it for them. Go home Hillary.

I dont' believe she's racist. I think her comments which were not well delivered or aticulated were taken out of context.

If educated people thought about what she said, you would realize she is right by perspective.

Part of this story should also be her 1988 comment about Jesse Jackson from a Washinton Post story: "If Jesse Jackson were not black, he wouldn't be in the race." Ferraro has a history of making absurd racially charged comments like this.

Mrs. Ferraro may not be a racist, but she obviously cannot see past the color of Senator Obama's skin if she thinks that is the only reason for his success. My support for Obama is based on his message of hope and his sincere desire to bring people together to work for change in America. And Mrs. Ferraro is not being criticized now because she is white. She is being criticized for her completely superficial analysis of Senator Obama.

Dear HRC,

This comment from your campaign is the FINAL STRAW in the series of comments in your campaign. You will NEVER get my vote because of your trickery and devisive ways. You will ruin the democratic party if you and your campaign continue with such foolishness and turn young voters, black voters, and high-educated voters like myself to the republican party or even worse to disenfranchisement.

Obama stands out because he is African-American. America is not nearly as racist as the African-American community thinks. And America is out to prove it by casting an affirmative action vote.

Obama has no real leadership experience. He has never run a business or a state. If he was white, he would not beat John Edwards.

Isn't Clinton's marriage to a former president a little more politically convenient than Obama's skin color? If being African-American is so politically empowering, why has there never been an African American president?

Worth noting: Ferraro made similar remarks about Jesse Jackson during his presidential run.

Is she a racist? I don't know or care. A bit warped? Perhaps. Is she causing unnecessary drama for a political party that needs stand united to win in November ? Definitely.

How can someone state an opinion and then claim it is a fact- that is the ultimate in hubris.

By the way a great author for her to read about this particular topic would be bell hooks (small b, small h). She is a well known author and professor at Boston College.

She's wrong. It's not a fact. Wasn't Jesse Jackson black? Wasn't Al Sharpton black? What about Shirley Chisolm?

It's not about race. It's about style. Get it right, Ferarro!

See, I expected Ferraro to apologize and for this to blow over. I had no idea that she was planning to dig herself down to the earth's core.

I love second-wave feminists, but you 60's ladies really do have some GIMME GIMME, ME FIRST, NO, I'M MORE OPPRESSED issues with the black community, dontcha?

All of you agreeing, please explain how being a black man gives you an advantage in a presidential race? This is an absurd statement!!

Wouldn't a black man have already been president? Gee, how smart are we in this country?

EVERY time someone criticizes Obama, they're accused of racism? Since when? It's happened, sure, but the idea that it's the prevailing reaction from his supporters is absolutely absurd. This reads as incredibly paranoid. But yeah, I'm probably just saying that because she's white. And a woman. Like me.

I think Ferraro hit the nail on the head & I admire her for making a statement like that. It was not a rascist comment. I feel most blacks are voting for Obama just because he is black & not because of the real issues at stake. If he was a white man he would not be ahead of Hillary. What the American people need to understand is a Vote for Obama is a Vote for Mcain and it is going to give us 4 more years of a government like Bush has done for 8 years. GOD HELP US ALL IF HILLARY DOES NOT GET IN THE WHITE HOUSE.

Ferraro is off her rocker. Does she really think voters in Iowa and other predominantly white states voted for Obama because he is black? If so she needs medical attention. Obama has run the most color blind campaign of any candidate.

Person A "gets an advantage" because of the color of their skin. Person B gets "treated unfairly" because of the opposite color of your skin. Person B thinks person A has no redeeming qualities and Person B can't see how her statements could possibly be offensive. You're not a racist?

You are not allowed to state an obvious fact. What ever happened to freedom of speech? Are we living in a Communist country now?

How can she compare herself to Obama even 24 years ago?

She ran for Senate twice and failed, she had no major legislation, Obama's accomplishments while in public service trumps Clinton's.

And Geraldine says he is lucky to be in this position???

What makes this so funny is that Ferraro made those initial comments last week, but Obama decided not to be offended by them until the day of a primary in a state that has been labeled racially polarized. THAT'S fanning the race issue. If he was offended, he should be offended when the remarks were made, not when it's politically advantageous for him to be offended.

She is entitled to her opinion. Sen. Clinton is entitled to put what ever face she wants on her campaign. It certainly doesn't look like a coalition of people who are considerate and sensitive to others. It looks like the same old politics that I want to get away from.

It is also sad to see an intelligent woman behave this way.

Geraldine Ferraro is a racist. Demonstrated by her words and actions.
Knowing she is a Clinton fund raiser is affirmation that choosing Obama over Clinton is the right choice.

Sure…it's IN FACT racist.

The fact that Hillary has not removed her from her campaign says a whole lot. I am very disappointed in Hillary and wanted to think I could vote for her in the general if she won the nomination. She keeps pushing me further and further away. I don't think I could overcome the cognitive dissonance I would have after voting for her.

Is she for real? I don't think she's being attacked because she's white. She's being attacked because she has just uttered some of the most idiotic words of this campaign season.

This is treacherous ground.If the Clinton campaign posesses the least amount of wisdomj,they'll remove Ferraro from their finance committee.If they don't take steps to distance themselves–definitively–from Ferraro's attack, they will encourage the very worst motives in voters.Is the Clinton campaign gambling that a racial divide within the Democratic party is in their interest, and could gain them a tactical victory in Pennsylvania? If so, they are playing with fire.

You have got to be kidding me. HRC needs to reject and denounce. Imagine that; lucky to be a black man in America. I guess that means any black man can get up, announce he is running for President, and actually have a shot at it. Nevermind his ability to lead, and inspire.

wow. When did she turn into such a racist idiot?

Give em hell Ms.Ferraro!
I will second that avoteforobamaisavoteformccain!!!!

GO Hillary!!!

The Clintons dirty tactics never seem to surprise me. They stage this "oops slip" stupidity stunts just to inject there typical venom in the race. But "every dog has it's day" and if Clinton were to get the nomination she may very well need the black support that I hope she doesn't get for her continued desperation

I'm a black man, and I think she's right… If Obama were a white man, he wouldn't be in the situation he's in today.

If he were a white man and he:

leads the popular vote
leads the elected delegate count
won 29+ states
won democrats abroad
electrofied crowds of thousands
was a qualified Senator
showed excellent judgement
was articulate
ran on a platform of hope
did not play "politics as usual"
had everything, including the kitchen sink hurled at him
did not get draw into muddy politics
was consistantly lied on
was constantly having his words twisted…

Yes, I'd say that if he was a white man, this country would be outraged that this nomination process was still going on. He would have been the nominee after IOWA… The media certainly wouldn't be trying to make him seem "questionable" as to whether or not he's worthy of be "Commander-in-Chief" So if you want to play the race card, which Obama has done everything in his power to stay away from, then lets call it like we see it. He has to do twice as much just to be on equal footing… Thats ok, we're used to it. You know what, just makes us stronger.

Nevermind this man's skin color… Elect him because he's the best man for the job.

Truth be told…nuff said…

Scott Hughes (ATL)

Geraldine needs to apologize and resign. I am fearful that she may be discribing an under tow in this party. People who are not comfortable with race would rather vote for a woman as opposed to an equally , if not better qualified, man of color. Guess what ..Hillary is capitalizing on this issue in blue collar areas with the racial thing may be more prevelent. This party can not be so confident of NOV that they can alienate 16 % of this party , nor, risk the solid UNQUESTIONING Support of this very same group that has put this party over the top for many many years. I am insulted by this divisive mode induced into this primary season from the CLINTON side!!! How dare they seperate this party and country…….THIS NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED NOW, OR I CAN ALMOST QUARANTEE YOU THE SUPER DELEGATES WILL. BYE BYE HILLARY

Clinton is using Ferraro as an expendable surrogate to appeal to the Archie Bunker voters in PA who will be turned off Obama's candidacy by the whiff of "affirmative action." It's patently untrue, of course, and completely shameful; Obama's qualifications are impeccable and actually outstrip those of Clinton.

But this is what the primary has come to, and if the DNC does not step in to end Clinton's quest to steal this contest through the use of superdelegates and poached pledged delegates, with a dollop of media-created "momentum" on her side–her only avenues to victory–the Democractic Party will lose in November.

"Ferraro also told ABC's Good Morning America that "every time" someone makes a negative comment about Obama, they are accused of racism."

When the negative comments are about race, don't we have every right to consider that racism? Criticize his policies or criticize his experience….but if you make racist claims, you will be called racist.

No, Ms. Ferraro, not everything negative said about Obama was considered racism, ignorant, but not racist. Not being ready as commander and chief, that wasn't racist. Releasing a photo of him in Kenyan garb (and saying it's Somalian), darkening and widening his features on a campaign TV ad, saying so what, Jesse Jackson won SC also, and having one of your top surrogates say the only reason he is the position that he's in is because he's black. Please Democrats, get a clue, stop supporting Hillary's racism campaign, we are better than that.

There are so many contradictions in what she says, how can anyone take her seriously? First she says that she was in the same position as Obama 24 years ago except being a woman (now i know why we lost that election) but then she says that he wouldn't be in this position if he was a woman. Then she says that she wants to stick to the issues, but she's the one diverting the issue of politics. I can't believe there are people who think like this in the Dem Party. I don't think she's a racist, but that comment was certainly malicious.

This woman is clearly an idiot…I am not an Obama supporter or a Clinton supporter but someone needs to tell this genius that if Obama's campaign is successful because he is black then Clinton's is successful because she is a white woman!!! LISTEN TO THIS EVERYBODY NEEDS TO SHUT THEIR MOUTHS EXCEPT OBAMA AND CLINTON GET IT? SHUT UP AND LET THE CANDIDATES SPEAK SO THE PEOPLE CAN DECIDE WITH OUT YOU MAKING IGNORANT STATEMENTS LIKE THE ONE REFERENCED IN THIS ARTICLE.

Make your colors show, woman.

Geraldine Ferraro is the gift that keeps on giving-to the Obama campaign.

Given sufficient rope, she will hang not only herself, but Hillary's campaign, as well. Keep up the good work, G!

When Jesse Jackson ran for president he didn't receive the same amount of support from the African American community or the European American community as Sen Obama has received.

The same happened when Rev Al Sharpton ran in 2003/04.

So, there is something outstanding about Sen Obama.

Something that has made states where the majority of citizens are European Americans supported him over Sen Clinton.

If Ms Ferraro was correct in her statement, then Rev Jackson and Rev Sharpton should have been just as successful as Sen Obama.

Her statement was totally ridiculous.

African American have supported almost 100% every Democratic candidate for president over the past 40 years. All of those candidates have been European Americans.

Now that they, for the first time is giving their support to a candidate of African descent, we see the RACISTS in the Democratic party showing their true colors.

I hope African Americans are learning from these recent revelations.

The Independent and Republican ranks should see more African American joining them in future.

This woman is a washed up political has been and is just trying to grab a few more minutes in the limelight with tawdry racist remarks. She is obviously a racist and is willing to say anything to try to undermine Obama. Hopefully the American people recognize her nonsense for what it is – ignorant attempts at extending her 15 minutes of fame that rightfully ended long ago.

You are both a racist and radical feminist Ms. Ferraro. Your tunnel vision only sees the world in view of feminism and anything that goes against that you use the gender card. You are dispicable.

There are no 'facts' to support her claim whatsoever.

Facts that appear to be emerging are that the Clinton campaign has resorted to painting Barack Obama as an Affirmative Action case in the minds of prejudiced voters.

Looks like Geraldine Ferraro wants to trade in being the VP who lost 49 states for being the race-baiting woman who tried (unsuccessfully) to derail the campaign of the first black president.

Nice work.

During my tours in Iraq I've seen a lot of muslims who were christian. They all believe in the same thing. They all think Allah is great. They all believe if they kill americans that there are going to be 72 virgins waiting for them when they get to heaven. I just don't see why this has to turn in to a racial or religion thing. I don't think Hillary should say whether she believes he is or isn't muslim. That has nohting to do with this campaign.

I will say that Ms Ferraro is wrong. I think that she is bitter she didnt get anywhere. I agree TRW, I will vote for Ralph Nader if Hillary is nominated! She DOES NOT have my vote!

doesnt Mississippi kinda sorta really make here statement a fact?

They're attacking you because you're stupid!

As a white male, I voted for Obama, not because he is black, but because he speaks of his positions clearly. Clinton sounds like every other politician with her vague, double-talk replies.

Now I know why she never became the vice president of the US

Talk about a dinosaur!

Even if Obama's race as a sole reason for his success were a fact, which is highly debatable.. by the virtue of the same accusation, one could conclude that Clinton is only where she is because she is a woman (and a former first lady at that).

Truly, she's an inspiration to millionaire former-First Ladies turned politicians everywhere.

Give em hell Ms.Ferraro!

It was racist and your lying to yourself by thinking otherwise

Ms. Ferraro, you have a very unimpressive deck there. It seems to be full of LOW cards. You keep playing them. It's time for you to fold, you are no longer a player at the table. Shame on you.

Way to go Geraldine……someone finally has the guts to speak the truth!

She's not a monster, we just don't agree with her.

Whats good for the gander is good for the goose Hill, kick her to the curb.

She is correct. Anyone with any common sense will agree with Geraldine. That's why we older white women all support Hillary…been through the prejudice in jobs, know the truth.

Geraldine, you know better than that. You can no longer express facts or tell the truth . . . you must simply toe the politically correct line or be crushed.

Silly woman.

"He won't win because he's Black… No wait.. The only reason he is doing good is because he Black." You guys are morons…. The guy is good at what hes doing…. Hillary is just getting her but kicked and now its because of his Color… Never mind that he has the backing of Utah, Iowa, Wyoming and many other states where White is the Majority….

Give me a break..

I have always respected Ms. Ferraro for being a pioneer in getting women more acceptance in the political arena. However she is HURTING Hillary's campaign with her racist remarks. And had she just left it at the initial "Barack is successful because he is black" comment that would have been bad enough. But no, now she is saying that she is only being attacked because she is white. And THEN she goes on to say she's not racist? She is the one bringing race into the conversation. I'm an undecided democrat and really I like both Obama and Clinton (anyone but a republican please!) but she needs to just STOP now. Ugh. I thought we were trying to look PAST gender and race in this election? Why then is she insisting on bringing it up?

She sounds a bit disgruntled if you ask me. This is Senator's way of dividing the country…

Ferraro is old politics at its best. Divisive, deceptive, and cunning.

Where has she been all these years? She should go back wherever she came from. Frankly if Clinton campaign does not remove her, Obama should bring Samantha Power back.

You go girl!!! Obama's camp is racist!!!

Geraldine is right! Obama doesn't have the resume and would have been out a long time ago, the media marketing of obama has given him more of a boost than he could ever have done on his own, and I have heard plenty of pundits including Bill Mahr he is voting for obama for "redemption."

It's a fact Mam. for those of you that like to see it differently go ahead and live in denial.

Can you believe Geraldine Ferraro's comments that if Barack Obama were white he would not be in the position he is. That would mean he would be someone like John Edwards. And John Edwards is…oops

I agree with Ferraro 100%….the only reason is he's black…he has no experience…… not ready to be president….. and so UN AMERICAN…

bravo geraldine………for once your honest…

First rule in politics: When you see that you have dug a hole, quit digging. Second rule of politics: Never interrupt your enemy when they are making a mistake. Keep on talking there Geraldine………….

Just how Black is Iowa????? Remember who won in that State!!!!!

We believe that every man was made free…until of course we feel that we have to start shooting them down so we can get into power then they are below us.. Right constitution?

Let's face it: nobody would even know who Geraldine Ferraro was if Walter Mondale had not decided to throw in the towel and make history by picking a woman – a woman, I might add, who was thoroughly unqualified at the time.

We also see that double standard conservatives always point out: if Ferraro was a Republican, a distancing statement by McCain wouldn't be enough. (If you don't believe me, go ask Earl Butz). He'd need to fire the guy – oh, and then those bastions of racial harmony – Jesse and Al – would keep screaming about how this 'proves' all Republicans are racist.

And any of you who think she's not doing this because she was sent out to do so? You're foolish. You know darn well Hillary wanted this done. That's how they play the game.

You can keep telling yourself lies, Ms. Ferraro, but the real fact is that your comments were racist. And I wouldn't be surprised to learn your logic is screwy because you're just an angry old woman. You're no better than Sen. Clinton on her off-days.

I agree with her it is a fact!

As a black man, I will say, if Hillary is nominated, she will never get my vote.