Comments on: Ferraro: My comment wasn't racist, it was a fact http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: RC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713786 RC Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713786 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! 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!

]]> By: john http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713787 john Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713787 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. 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.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713784 Mark Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713784 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. 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.

]]> By: Brad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713783 Brad Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713783 What are all these advantages that black men in America get? This whole line of reasoning is patently absurd. What are all these advantages that black men in America get? This whole line of reasoning is patently absurd.

]]> By: Mila Warner http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713781 Mila Warner Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713781 Go Gerry....I mean Geraldine. :)m Go Gerry....I mean Geraldine. :) m

]]> By: Amy, Kazoo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713778 Amy, Kazoo Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713778 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 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

]]> By: Marisol Fitzpatrick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713777 Marisol Fitzpatrick Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713777 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? 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?

]]> By: Ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713769 Ann Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:25:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713769 Hilary won the popular vote in Texas...sounds like a Bush/Gore 2000 redo..... Hilary or McCain in 2008!!!!! Hilary won the popular vote in Texas...sounds like a Bush/Gore 2000 redo.....

Hilary or McCain in 2008!!!!!

]]> By: Caldog http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713757 Caldog Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:24:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713757 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. 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.

]]> By: TO RACISTS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713756 TO RACISTS Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:24:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713756 Can you just vote for the best candidate and stop your racial discriminiation? For goodness sake, its 2008! OBAMA '08 Can you just vote for the best candidate and stop your racial discriminiation? For goodness sake, its 2008!

OBAMA '08

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713750 Anonymous Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:24:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713750 Yes You are! Yes You are!

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713723 Independent Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:22:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713723 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." 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."

]]> By: M. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713701 M. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:21:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713701 Why on earth am I still in moderation????? Why on earth am I still in moderation?????

]]> By: ramd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713690 ramd Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:21:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713690 Wow...Now I know why she never became the vice president of the US. Wow...Now I know why she never became the vice president of the US.

]]> By: Maria http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713689 Maria Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:21:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713689 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. 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.

]]> By: Sheri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713669 Sheri Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:19:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713669 I don't think that Hillary has the correct judgement she needs to be a president I don't think that Hillary has the correct judgement she needs to be a president

]]> By: Kate http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713666 Kate Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:19:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713666 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. 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.

]]> By: fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713646 fred Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:18:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713646 Hey Pennsylvania for Obama, Those 15-17 states are all RED states and he will not win them in November!!! GO HILLARY!!! Hey Pennsylvania for Obama, Those 15-17 states are all RED states and he will not win them in November!!!

GO HILLARY!!!

]]> By: Amy in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713633 Amy in Iowa Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:18:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713633 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. 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.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713627 David Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:17:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713627 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. 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.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713623 Anonymous Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:17:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713623 Amen sister! Finally, someone can say what we have all wanted to say! Amen sister! Finally, someone can say what we have all wanted to say!

]]> By: Monte Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713618 Monte Brown Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:17:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713618 As a black man who voted for Hillary Clinton, I totally and emphatically agree with Geraldine Ferraro. As a black man who voted for Hillary Clinton, I totally and emphatically agree with Geraldine Ferraro.

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713613 Mary Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:17:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713613 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. 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.

]]> By: Va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713603 Va Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:17:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713603 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. 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.

]]> By: orlando http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713610 orlando Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:17:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713610 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. 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.

]]> By: Obvious http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713600 Obvious Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713600 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. 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.

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713596 Jeff Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713596 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. 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.

]]> By: RSL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713602 RSL Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713602 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 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.

]]> By: Larry Buchas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713612 Larry Buchas Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713612 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 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.

]]> By: Debra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713593 Debra Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713593 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. 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.

]]> By: Phil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713586 Phil Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:16:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713586 Most racists don't think they are racists because they believe their inflammatory statements to be true. Most racists don't think they are racists because they believe their inflammatory statements to be true.

]]> By: JerryZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713579 JerryZ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:15:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713579 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!!!! 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!!!!

]]> By: Robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713569 Robert Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:15:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713569 We can also say that if Hillary was not married to Bill Clinton she would not be where she is. We can also say that if Hillary was not married to Bill Clinton she would not be where she is.

]]> By: Simone http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713557 Simone Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:14:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713557 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. 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.

]]> By: adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713553 adam Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:14:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713553 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... 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...

]]> By: Liam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713547 Liam Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:14:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713547 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. 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.

]]> By: Denis, NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713546 Denis, NYC Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:14:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713546 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. 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.

]]> By: Brian NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713541 Brian NC Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:13:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713541 Nobody's asking the question...What about Hillary's overwhelming support from woman?! Nobody's asking the question...What about Hillary's overwhelming support from woman?!

]]> By: Bruce Taylor,Berkeley/Sacramento,CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713539 Bruce Taylor,Berkeley/Sacramento,CA Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:13:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713539 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. 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.

]]> By: Natasha M. in KY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713537 Natasha M. in KY Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:13:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713537 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! 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!

]]> By: Ide http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713497 Ide Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:12:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713497 If both canidates don't relax we are going to end up with another republican. If both canidates don't relax we are going to end up with another republican.

]]> By: robinspp http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713463 robinspp Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:09:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713463 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. 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.

]]> By: JMarno http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713453 JMarno Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:09:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713453 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. 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.

]]> By: RH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713443 RH Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713443 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... 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...

]]> By: Edgardo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713439 Edgardo Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713439 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! 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!

]]> By: Judy Bruce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713438 Judy Bruce Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713438 True comments from Ms. Ferraro. I will not vote for Obama. True comments from Ms. Ferraro. I will not vote for Obama.

]]> By: Bruce Taylor,Berkeley/Sacramento,CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713430 Bruce Taylor,Berkeley/Sacramento,CA Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:08:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713430 The FACT is she needs to resign for the dignity of the Democratic Party. The FACT is she needs to resign for the dignity of the Democratic Party.

]]> By: Patrick, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713426 Patrick, Fl Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:07:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713426 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. 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.

]]> By: Brian from Fort Mill, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713419 Brian from Fort Mill, SC Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:07:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713419 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! 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!

]]> By: CLK from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713415 CLK from Texas Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:07:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/12/ferraro-my-comment-wasnt-racist-it-was-a-fact/#comment-713415 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 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.

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