What about Hillary's speech? Why don't we hear about that? It was great.

It is sand and very disrespectful that Obama likes to compare himself to Dr. Martin Luther King.
I have read and watched most of the Dr. King’s speeches that’s been published.
And believe me Obama is NO Martin Luther King.
When Obama talks there is always a bitterness that you can’t ignore but when Dr. King spoke was all about tolerance, love and peace.
Martin Luther King carried a huge movement on his shoulders, What has Obama ever done and accomplished?
Comparing Obama to Dr. Kind is a huge disgrace to the memories and achievements of a Great man.

This message is for Senator Obama,

You can fix the SOCIAL SECURITY and the MEDICARE mess in a very simple way.

Deduct $2.00 dollard forSSA, and $1.25 for from all SDI from people who make over $80.000 thousand per. year and put that money in these ACCOUNT for two years as a test run to see how much money it pull/in and see if it's successful for that two years.

That is just my proposal to you.

Let's hope senator Clinton don't steal this Idea brfore you look it over.

Ozz, LA, CA…

Is campaigning so important, you cannot attend a service? That;s the hypocrisy. Everyone else manages to free up time and the African American candidate who made what we later learned to be false claims considered MLK to be a great influence and praises the Civil Rights Leader constantly. Shame on you Obama!

I had a chance to watch the complete town hall meeting and he did an excellent job of answering questions.
He related to the serious problems we have to deal with. Iraq in how it has used our treasure up that we need to fight the war on terror and to invest in jobs, roads, bridges, schools, education,and health care. He told of personal responsibity in doing our part in doing the best we can with our families, and communities, in conjunction with the government. The problems won't be solved if all aspects aren't working together.

He needs to do more town hall meetings because it shows his ability to relate to the big picture of how everything is tied together with Iraq.

Barak reminds so many of us of great leaders of the past like Dr. King, and Robert and Jack Kennedy. By evoking their memories he demonstrates knowledge of their roles and carries the torch for those of us who still want to see Dr. King’s dream realized.

SUSAN.MD
You are a hypocrite just like Clinton. I think you are referring to CLINTON and not Obama

Obama should honor MLK.

I am sure he thinks likes him, talks like him, and acts like him but he aint no MLK.

No Sir or No Maaam………

He is nothing but a "Con Man", that what he is!

Posturing is a great word for both parties! That's what politics is all about, saying yes on all accounts

Dr. King's vision is alive and strong in Barack Obama. In January of 2009 we shall all overcome, and Dr. King's voice will finally be heard by all. God Bless Dr. King and Barack Obama!

People are really funny. Just because Obama didn't show up in Memphis, he's now supposed to be somehow not credible about his positions on race. We are supposed to forget about everything else he's done in the past.

I'm African American and I can care less if Obama isn't in Memphis to commenurate MLK's death because he does so much more for the plight of African Americans. At the end of the day, ACTIONS speak louder than mere symbolic appearances (JOHN MCCAIN)!!

I don't think it is necessary for him to be there to honor Dr. King's memory and for anyone to say anything less is just. It could also be said that the only reason Senators Clinton and McCain went there to court the black vote. Senator McCain even admitted in his speech that he did not support the Martin Luther King holiday.

I do not get some of the comments on this blog. You are saying since Senator Obama is not in Memphis, he is not commemorating Dr King's death. Using that logic, since I'm not in Memphis at this time, I'm not commemorating his death either. I think I am doing more to recognize this day than most of you all. Senator Obama is giving a tribute to Dr. King from where he is and he will definitely express those sentiments gracefully. Do not let something like this influence you negatively. Let us remember this day, WHERE WE ARE, and use it to apply the principles Dr. King espoused not hating on someone because they are not where YOU want them be.

no matter what obama does, he will be critizied……..staying out of memphis was a smart thing, as the focus should be on MLK……not on hilary giving a speech about how she went to see him, a 14 yr old white girl, and he shook her hand, and she was so inspired, talk about show, at least mccain was a little more plausible, he voted against the MLK holiday in arizona, and he did admit it……but it is not about them, it should be about the change happening in the US, that still seemsto be on hold, about race, equality, schools, good jobs for all, fair wages, health care (affordable for all), housing (not ghetto)…… i was a young adult during the time of MLK and JFK, and did see all of the racism, and was inspired by the movement back then, and still am , i have grandchildren that are 1/2 black and 1/2 hispanic, and talk about discrimination, so it is so refreshing to see a young man like barack, commiting to change, and hopfully succeding…..i am a 66 yr. old hispanic woman-a reigistered nurse in the ER, still working and hoping to see better things happening for everyone, and the issue of color, race and religion a thing of the past…i would like to see before i die, that we measure a person by his or her ideals, hopes, and aspiring to do better for as many as possible, but we the people, have got to get engaged in the idea and move forward to make it happen…..so barack, you are my choice, go give them hell !!!!!!! dottie from washington state

I wonder what MLK would think of Rev. Wright.

How can Obama speak about MLK, they don't have the same philosophy.

MLK paved the way for Obama to be a serious candidate for president.

Obama's response is to forget MLK and campaign.

All well Hillary was there to honor King as usual.

We Highly Respected MLK, but Obama likes being in the 'spot light' way too much. We were first for him, but started seeing how 'star struck' he is, and that changed all our family over to CLINTON. Obama will say or do anything to be in the news.

CLINTON!!!!

This is when I know CNN is bias… Hillary was in Memphis (she actually went there) to pay respect to MLK…

Wonder what the heroic, loving, understanding Martin Luther King would have thought of Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Michele Obama? MLK saw the best in people, not exactly the philosophy of Jeremiah and Michele. Sad.

ATTN: Mike

Get a grip on reality! Republicans can not stand the fact that JFK was not only one of the greatest presidents this country has ever had but apparently this is one Republican who can not read either! as he like to preach at others. Your lies and distortions of the truth are the same hate and fear your party thrives on the only way you are able to get votes truly sad. I see the much bigger picture her though. The republican and the right wing extremists are losses there grip on the nation because they apparently did not realize they were going to grow old and have no one stupid enough to believe there fear and lies. They see them for what they really are 62 year old white male for Obama.

Go Obama 08

Looking forward to seening the 44th President of these United Stae of America in MIssoula MOntana tomorrow morning

OBAMA '08

CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN!!!!!

Some of these people HARPING on Obama not being in memphis as clinton and mccain please let it go MLK's kids weren't even in memphis they were in atlanta laying wreath's at the crypts of their mother and father will you criticize them for not being in memphis?? What difference would it have made had he been there "NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL" you just do this because you can't find nothing concrete on this man so you throw anything you can at him but the thing most of you are not seeing is it doesn't STICK like someone mention Obama had the worst month in march and still manage to attrack over 218,000 new supports and bringing in $40million. You need to realize YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL..

OBAMAM 08/12

What is wrong with you people, each presidential candidate took a moment out of this historical day to talk about MLK's dream and how much more work needs to be done.

MLK Jr. would be turning over in his grave if he read some of this crap some of you were writing, because Obama didn't come to Memphis or McCain originally didn't want a MLK holiday or Clinton spent a lot of time talking about herself during her speech. The bottom line today is not about them but how they can move his dream forward.

I believe Senator Clinton and Senator Obama are our best chance at moving MLK Jr.'s dream forward, although I think Senator McCain is a good guy.

There is no comparasion between MLK and BO. The formal is a hero, the later is a liar.

Seriously, folks.

Would Martin Luther King want the first black president to STOP working today?

Or keep working today?

Obama was in Indiana the same way Bobby Kennedy was in Indiana on that fateful day 40 years ago. It's not showing any disrespect. He is campaigning for the highest office we have and he is running against three Clinton's (Hillary, Bill Chelsea). This man is only one person and when you have to cover the same amount of ground as these three losers do, then you do what needs to be done.
Indiana this morning and Montana this evening.

Obama '08!!! You've got my vote from PA.

ForHill April 4th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Hillary is real. She's not making pretty speeches today about MLK, but in MLK's spirit making a commitment to fighting poverty through a poverty czar. Obama will say oh yeah, me too. People wake up.
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Ummmmmm, todayI watched CNN coverage of her "pretty speech" from Memphis about King's legacy.

Obama doesn't have to go to Memphis just because he's black. He can honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King from anywhere. He does it everyday. Only the McCain and Hillary supporters try to make his MLK speech in Indiana a bad thing!

People have become so fickle!!

If Obama went, he would have been ciritsized by Clinton's supporters, if he did not go, he will be critisized.

Im so over the Hillary supporters, they will use anything. First they say he is not black enough, then they say he is too racial, not that he is choosing to honor MLK in another state, they say he is not black enough again…..like you REALLY care about MLK, just another thing for clinton supporters to use against Obama….

ps: stop telling me to "wake-up" I am mroe awake than you!!!

OBAMA 08!!!

WE SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR DECISION TO HONOR MLK FROM INDIANA!!!

All I can say is if Clinton did not go to Memphis to observe then the black population would be up in arms. I'm so tired of it all!

Obama, you sir will NEVER have my vote!

What a phony !!!!

Obama is not a panderer. Never has been. McCain surely cannot say the same. We have to think for a second about what possibly would Dr. King himself want. He was a man of conviction, action, and work. Which is what Obama is doing. Not pandering about with people that you don't really care about. This campaign is too important.

Give Obama a break. If he were there and spoke he would be accused of comparing himself to King and courting the black vote. If he doesn't attend, he's accused of taking the black vote for granted. Its not a holiday. Its the day he died. Obama made a speech that Dr. King himself would be proud of. I think that says more that a PR trip to Memphis to honor his death.

Are some of you serious? Why does he have to be there? This is just plain silly. I'm not there…but I am still reflecting back on Dr. King today. I could easily say that Hillary and Clinton are there for votes and perception… but i'm not. It's not necessary. It would be silly to think Obama is not thinking of Dr. King today. Grow up people!

Robin April 4th, 2008 12:03 pm ET says:

"Is any out there as bored with this guy as I am?"

Well, you can't be too bored with him; you managed to read this article.

OBAMA 08

Voting in November will be difficult as we only have Larry, Curly and Moe to consider……..none of them have impressed me…..and Independent

In response to the everyone who thinks this is Obama throwing the race card, that is incorrect. This is the media throwing the race card. Good try though.

In memory of MLK everyone should be respectful and mindful of the tragedy of the great civil rights leader. Politics has nothing to do with this occasion.

The greatest socialist America has ever known. Go Obama! Take my money and give it to everyone else! You're an american hero because of all your work in….uhh well. Wait what have you ever done for anyone?

Wow I am amazed at the amount of hate on this blog!

Obama does not need to be in Memphis, he has lived his life, honoring MLKs' dream!

He is in Indiana, the exact place where Bobby Kennedy gave a historical speech on peace, following Kings death!

Hillary and McCain, are in Memphis, because it is politically correct!
Only to win votes!

Hillarys' speech, was aired on CNN, contrary to one of the bloggers!

Hillary speech, as well as many of her statements, focused on HERSELF. I intentionally listened, just to she how many times she mentions I, or ME, or MINE, MY, etc. Of course she didn't let me down!

If you don't' care about MLK, that is fine, but do you have to try and ruin this day for others? YOU CAN SIT AT HOME AND READ TO YOURSELF, WITHOUT POSTING HATE!

This is why Wright and others still make the comments they make, and this is why many African Americans, are NOT "REALLY" proud of this country!

And most of you STILL believe you are CHRISTIANS! SAD

Hillary needs to be there, she has a lot of sucking up to do as far as black folks go. I am black and I am not in TN.

Hillary make jokes about that

I am SOOOO glad Obama decided not to be in Memphis with the politicizing Hillary Clinton sashaying through the black church for the black vote, and the politicizing John McCain there too just trying to get the black vote. Give me a break, neither one of these two care about Dr. Martin Luther King and they know it. But I'm really glad Obama was not there because I'm sick and tired of every time the media mentions Obama's name they feel they have to print Hillary;s too, as if they are joined at the hip or if they didn't say anything about Hillary she would be slighted which she would be. Ugghhh. Now, Obama is in Indiana still giving a speech about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and there is no Hillary next to him! Thank God. You go BO! Go Obama! Obama '08 and Obama '12!!!!

Patriotism is the new code word for hate. All one really has to do is look at the brutality and barabarism inflicted on blacks in this country to know that any black person's sense of patriotism will be complicated and not without pause. Of course if you don't share that experience or had your grandparents treated worse than farm animals, the perhaps you would say enough already.
Omaba 08

How dare people say they are so SICK of hearing about Dr. King!!

You anonoymous bloggers have not contributed one iota of fraction of what Dr. King has done for a nation, but your hatred for a whole race of people and your fear of allowing them to have a voice allows you to feel superior enough to claim that you have heard enough about Dr. King!!!!!!

How dare you!

As for Lincoln or whomever else you wish would recieve more attention……you obviously do not understand the impact his decisions made on this nation…or else you would not be so upset with hearing and celebrating the life of Dr. King….

Please allow this nation to celebrate its diversity and complex history and allow future generations to me more OPEN and LOVING than you will ever be capable of.

Robin…. Yes I am bored too with this guy. He has nothing to offer… media has glossed over his character and record.

Sue April 4th, 2008 12:35 pm ET "HIllary Clinton has already done more for the black communities than Obama could think of doing."

Sue, it seems that you are the one who needs educating. YOU do your research and you will find that Obama was a CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY for many years doing plenty for the "black communities" by defending them and making sure they have the same rights as every one else in very POOR parts of Chicago. I'm sorry, I was unaware Hil was doing the same thing while representing Wal Mart for all those years?

like i said before, if HRC gets the nomination i will still vote for her,even though i dont care for her health care reform. If he gets the nomination,atleast know that he is just the face for democrats and there will be a whole slew of advicers just like Bill had to help. Every president is only as good as those who advise him.

You are not RFK, Senator.

Obama's absence from the festivities in TN doesn't mean anything. He is where he should be - on the campaign trail. Clinton and McBush are there because they NEED the votes of African Americans. They need to address their concerns FOR NOW, but once they get back to the business of politics it will be same old crap as before.

MLK will forever be remembered as a part of our history. On MLK day, I wasn't going to Atlanta to attend any festivities and I'm sure most of you weren't either so get a grip!

Confused???? Which race is Obama using to win the election????

Democrats are all that's left say's "and Barack Obama has to live with racism every day".

Are you for real????? Barack Obama is a millionaire with a Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard, and a US Senator, who grew up in Hawaii. Do you just type endlessly, or do you actually look things up once in a while?

Why does he have to be in Memphis to honor the life of MLK? I seriously don't understand. When we celebrate July 4th do we all need to go to the site of the signing of the declaration, and if we don't it means we are unpatriotic??

Obama, paraphrasing Dr. King's ideas does NOT give credence to yours.
Self-serving, repugnant. King advanced race relations by light years, Obama has set them back.

Why am I not surprised……..

Obama talks about MLK all the time, but doesn't have the time to show his respect for a civil rights hero. His arrogance and big ego are mind boggling.

It only makes you want to vote for McCain…..sorry dems….I am going to have to turn if Hillary doesn't make it.

As an Obama supporter, I am not condeming his decision not to go to Memphis. This really goes back to his point about patriotism. Just because someone has a flag on their lapel does not make them a true patriot. By the same token, just because you show up in Memphis for one day, does not suddenly make you a civil rights advocate. I personally respect McCain's service to the country but a number of his positions and votes are detrimental to people of color. Hillary is still in damage control mode, trying to regain the African-American support she lost months ago.

This guy skips everything. Everybody else is just as busy as he is. Is it ok for him not to show up because he's already black so he doesn't have as much to prove? I'm actually tired of hearing him speak. Why isn't Hillary's tribute posted? Also, Hillary knows how to give a great speech. She just doesn't sound like she's preaching from a pulpit when she does it. There is also substance behind her words.

The country is ready for an African American for President just not Obama, he's shown his racism by his Mentor. He called his pastor his Mentor, a Mentor teaches and guides. Look how he has guided him. His first year he had pork bills and isn't that one of the things he said he was against. Check out his IL records. Some people are so easily led by promises. Why don't they realize, anyone can make promises, you've got to do your homework & not just follow anyone blindly.

shhhhhhhhhhh

The Dream is alive! Obama 08

I can't wait for the Inaugural Address of President Obama in 2009. The world will cheer.

By being in Indiana on the spot where RFK appealed for peace and recieved it, Obama chose to commemerate not a location where MLK's message was silenced, but rather the place where his message was heard. Amen.

Not surprised at all. MLK is not important enough for Obama to take a little time off campaigning. What a shame and all the people sticking up for him just crack me up. I have a feeling if CNN reported that Obama murdered someone one all his supporters would say why is this news he did it for us !!!! CNN post my comment.

And why is McCain there? He opposed MLK day! He's there because it's EXPECTED and he doesn't want to come off looking bad.

Obama 08

I find it refreshing that Obama doesn't do what he thinks everyone wants him to do. He does what he feels is right and is willing to speak his mind.

This is a man of truth and you Hillary backers are nothing but hate-mongers and fanatical about her. Grrrr…

Go Obama

Obama supporters are asking why is he not there in Memphis? Maybe because deep down inside he's not really what he claims to be. Wake Up America.

Obama doesnt have time for dead pastors and pastors that hurt his campaign like Wright.

Obama is too busy with his career to bother with such events.

"Obama is a disgrace to his race"

did you really just say that, tobias? racism still exists in America…read these boards and that is clear as day. let's focus on the issues. race relations in the US is an ISSUE. and since MLK's day, all people do is try to avoid it. we've come a long way since the 60's, but clearly, we are not "there" yet. i commend Obama's speech on race relations. I commend his courage to question the system. I commend his courage to criticize the state of the US. If pointing out the flaws of our government and our society is "un-american", then I am one of many un-americans.

I very much doubt if MLK would be caught dead in Wright's church!

go obama

This is quite ironic. People comparing Obama to MLK when in fact MLK preached unity and alway's placed others before himself. Obama does not place anyone before himself otherwise he would have been in Memphis today instead of Indy. As for you youngsters (Drew) read your history book and when your a little more up to speed come back and reply. JFK was president for 2 1/2 years. in this 2 1/2 he was responsible for the Bay of Pigs fiasco where CIA operatives were taken hostage, was solely responsible for the Berlin Wall being erected, was percieved to be weak which led to the Cuban Missile crisis which happened 113 miles off our coast and appointed the biggest fluke, bully Attorney general of all time Robert Kennedy (who I would compare more to Obama). The only upside of his presidency besides HOPE (there's that word again) was the disarmament of Nukes in Cuba, headed up by his Secretary of Defense, Republican Robert McNamara. Now go to your room and study and then we can speak.

Ok name some of the things that Hillary Clinton has done for black people? I can name tons of things that Senator Obama has done for black people. The Clinton's claim to do things for black people and other minorities, although nothing on their resume has significantly helped any minorities achieve any progress. Senator Obama has for years worked for all races as a civil rights attorney and activist in low poverty and underprivileged neighborhoods helping to advance minorities.

Obama 08 !!!!!!

GUESS BARACK WANTED HIS CAKE AND EAT IT TOO. GOOD FOR HILLARY AND MCCAIN GOING TO MEMPHIS FOR MLK. BARACK'S PRIORITY WAS NOT MLK BUT HOW HE CAN USE MLK. WHAT A DISGRACE. HE COULD OF REARRANGED HIS SCHEDULE BUT THAT WOULD BE TOO INCOVENIENCE.

AND OH YES! BARACK IS NOT PRESIDENT OBAMA YET, SO DON'T PUT THE HORSE BEFORE THE CART. I TRULY BELIEF HILLARY WILL WIN.

Hey Sandy in Pa, I googled OBS and it said "Next leader of our great country" JA!!!!!!!!!!!

The fact that Senator Obama can run for President of the U.S. is a tribute to Dr. king's legacy, whether he is in Memphis or not. I believe sometimes we get caught up in things that are so trivial. I think we would be alot better off if we examined our everyday lives like we do these canidates who are human and prone to mistakes. "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." I bet we would all walk away! Lets stick to the issues please.

If one has to tolerate me please don’t. Tolerating someone is offensive. No one should have to tolerate another. We should understand someone’s differences and live in that understanding.

yawn……this guy bores me

here come the young plastic society voting for substance??

sure

I see people are crying foul that he did not attend the ceremonies in Memphis. Perhaps he feels that meeting with voters and focusing on the real problems is more important than some trumped up political PR fuss in Memphis. We don't have to travel to Memphis to remember and reflect on what Dr. King meant to the millions of disenfranchised minorities he fought for. We don't have to travel to New England to celebrate our heritage as Americans on Independence Day. We don't have to travel to Dallas to remember our nation's loss of JFK.

People are losing their homes and their jobs. Let's get back to the real issues!

Did he say he was anything like MLK? Or RFK?

You Clinton supporters are wack. Just because the man can give a great speech, something your candidate can't accomplish, does not mean that you have to lie and denegrate him as a worthy opponent. Besides, hello, he's most likely going to be the nominee so why don't you take your disrespectful, mean taunts and shut up.

Please stop with the "black vote". Does anyone question a white person on whom they choose to vote for? Heck, the last 40+ presidents have been white, was anyone worrying about my vote then? NO! And stop with the "Obama is a disgrace to his race" crap. He is half white and half black. Geesh!!!!!!!!!!!

MLK's message of empowerment has been lost to the self-absorbing message of victimization..

I know the Hillary's and McCain's will want to SHOW FACE in TN like they are acting 'BLACK', but make no mistake, the legacy of MLK is far more than acting 'BLACK' but making change and truly believing that race relations is still an issue in AMERICA.

We need to be true to ourselves and I believe Obama is living up to the creed that it's not just by showing up, but believing and really doing something to elevate the racial divide in America.

I find it utterly unbelievable that Obama was absent this morning. This should have been one of his number one priorities. Instead he is in Indiana buying a few delegates with his 40 million. Absolutely disgraceful and a diss to the memory of one of the greatest Black Americans to ever walk the face of the earth.

And HILLARY WAS THERE!!!!! Hillary, the little white girl from down
the street came upon the crowd, and Martin Luther King looked into
her face with love and it touched her spirit. Hillary was there! Where
was her rich mom?

Obama 2008 or No One. And forget Edwards. He sent Elizabeth out
to test the waters for "joining Hillary" NO NO NO. $1200. for 1 haircut!!!
And he cares about the poor. I LOVE ELIZABETH AND PRAY FOR HER
BUT, PLEASE, AMERICANS ARE SMARTER THAT THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

President Obama is saying to us that it is not about him or the other candidates, its about MLK. Just imagine with his popularity, if he were to come to Memphis, how much media attention he would draw. The focus would be on him instead of MLK.

Now you know it's true so stop the hating

Absolutly right , obama is a hypocrit.He tries to show cool. He is laughing at eurybody.White black ….. He is doing this to show that hillary and mc Cain are fraud. america please see the truth!!!!!

Marc

And you are no Barack Obama

What a loser you are.

Tobias- Obama did not miss the Congressional Black Caucas which is held in DC not Louisana that was Tavis' State of the Black Union.

He does not need to be in Memphis to remember MLK, Jr. It is important that he continues to give his message as Martin would have liked. Obama has a dream to get to the promised land that Martin talked about.

For the folks who are not aware of the violence you might want to read about events of that day. My mom was a child, but remember the lotting. Look at articles about places like Newark, NJ.

OBAMA '08!

Tobias

Speak for yourself…. You are a disgrace.

Those of you speaking negatively of Obama will go down infamously in history just like those who opposed MLK. If you don't think it's silly now… just wait.

Hillary Clinton lied about Bosnia and joked about it the same way Bush lied about WMD and joked about it. Vile and revolting. Then she makes a joke about sniper fire on Leno? She is joking about troops being killed during a time of war? She has lost her mind.

Obama is right in mind and heart to honor MLK today. There is no such thing as "hearing too much about MLK." If that were true, we wouldn't have issues with race in our society. You haven't heard enough until it is truly behind us.

Why is everyone against Hillary? She is on our side. Just because you like Obama does not mean she is dirt. Cant we vote for Obama without trashing others?

Once again, his absence in Memphis, just as his absence in New Orleans, warns us that his words may not match his actions. Senator Obama just wants to be president. And that ambition far outweighs his concern for the rest of us.

Obama made a very odd comment about trash collectors in his speech. It sounded disparaging to the people who get up everyday no matter what the weather and collect 'other peoples trash'.

is it sad that so many women are voting for Hillary because she is a woman? Gender and race are not qualifications to lead. Obama is a leader with the ability to unite. Hillary is a chronic, compulsive, documented liar. Get real, fast.

To Concerned Democrat….

how is Obama not making the day about Dr. King??? So, if we use your logic, Senator Clinton and Senator McCain are making the day "about themselves" because they are going to Memphis to pay tribute and draw media attention??

Obviously your attitude is coming from somewhere, if you don't like Obama, just say it, but please do not make up silly excuses.

GO OBAMA!!!!

So from what I gather from many of you is that Sen. Obama shouldn't reflect on Dr. King on this day?

Give me a break.

Yes We Can & Yes We Should!
Obama 08′

Blood was spilled and lives were lost to ensure that all Americans had the right to vote. Obama and the DNC phonies are willingly blocking the voting rights of the people of FL and MI. The HYPOCRISY is noteworthy. Perhaps it is easy because he is not a descendant of the American slaves.
The Obama campaign and its PR firm for Trinity Church should stop equating Rev Wright with Rev Martin Luther King. And stop equating Trinity with the entire black church. Free your mind black America you don't owe him. Honor those who died for the cause. BOYCOTT the
NONdemocratic party convention in August '08.

There are some sad, sick minded people here and in this country! The vile things I'm reading here in the comments are the kinds of things that keep the races divided and only hurt the democratic candidates in the fall. I mean, why the hatred? There are some who will look for any reason to hate Barack and bring further division to this election and the country.
Some of you need to seriously look at yourselves in the mirror and ask yourselves if you would say some of this stuff publicly to someone's face without the safety of the internet to hide your identity..
The truth is that we all knew someone would lose in these primaries. Both could not win. So get over the drama of it all, really!

Once again Obama shows who he really is… and as usual is pandering to the white vote and taking the African American vote for granted. 40 years since MLK was shot down because he stood up against a racist country. As an African American, I think she should have been in Tenn to pay his respect to the King family, but he's to busy tying to please those of you who think he's the man of change.

to all americans, we should be tired of bushes and clintons,they had the position for the past 27yrs. is time for a change

go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for president

MARTIN LUTHER KING GAVE HIS LIFE . CLINTON AND MCCAIN CAME TO TENNESSE TO PAY TRIBUTE PERSONALY OBAMA GAVE LIP SERVICE THEN HE WASN'T AT HIS CHURCH YESTERDAY EITHER OR IN NEW ORLEANS I GUESS HE MEANT IT WHEN HE SAID HE WOULD NO MORE TURN HIS BACK ON THE BLACK COMMUNITY THEN ON HIS WHITE GRANDMOTHER WELL WE KNOW WHAT HE DID FOR HIS GRANDMOTHER AND I GUESS THE BLACK COMMUNITY DESERVES THE SAME CONSIDERATION

The negative comments are so absurd.

America,America…..
Do not let his death be in vain . It's clear that many who commented here would be just as vile to him today if he were still here.

This guy is disgrace to Dr. King's legacy

Drew,

You have to be kidding me… Obama is just like Bush when it comes to experience… that is why the 30+ year olds have not fallen for his tactics… we have learned from our mistakes… one of these days you will understand that!!!

Go to school, graduate, and try to get a job… once you get out in the work force you are going to realize that college really did not prepare you for much… once you get a little experience 5 to 10 years then we will talk!!!

Hillary is real. She's not making pretty speeches today about MLK, but in MLK's spirit making a commitment to fighting poverty through a poverty czar. Obama will say oh yeah, me too. People wake up.

I am an African American from Memphis. I am so glad that Obama did

not come here to engage in POLITICAL POSTURING like Hillary, a

former Goldwater Girl who was against the Civil Rights Act and

McCain who voted against the Dr. King Holiday. Now they are here

expressing there admiration for his legacy. PLEASE! GIVE ME A

BREAK. Obama chose to pay homage to Dr. King as he has done

through out his campaign by way engaging diverse groups of

Americans without the HYPE from the media. Mccain and Hillary are

only posturing here in Memphis for the MEDIA and the BLACK

VOTE!! African Amerians are not stupid. GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As African Americans, this is not the time to find fault with a man, who is at least making an attempt to bring justice and equality to this nation. Barack is not perfect. Is this the way, we as black American support each other. There is much work to be done throughout our communities. Instead of putting Senator Obama down, try finding your place in this world and not ask what HE, is going to do, but ask yourself, what can you. Putting Barack down is not helping the black community, it only shows how divided we are as a people.

You Go Senator Obama.

Hillary and McCain are there for VOTES - not for Dr. King's memory. They are there for the 'photo op' and they won't be marching with folks in Memphis - according to Rev. Sharpton.

Obama is where he should be and doing what Dr. King's memory was all about - uniting America and Americans not tearing them down not speaking divisively

Sen Obama didn't go to the State of the Black Union because he was busy campaigning and now he's too busy campaigning to honor Dr. King or is it because Tenn has already voted he doesn't feel it's important to go there or it is because he knows he doesn't have to do any work to get the black vote at all, would taking a couple of hours on one day really have made a big deal for him, maybe some one should tell him that he wouldn't be where he is at today if it wasn't for people like Dr. King.

Im not surprised that Obama isn't in Memphis he got the votes he wanted and now he is moving on, if John MCcain and Hillary Clinton hadn't shown up you would scream that they are racists. Also to the person that quoted the polls for Indiana you conveniently missed the last two polls on real clear politics showing hillary Clinton in the lead.

Juliet - yes I am a PROUD AFRICAN AMERICAN. And No, Im not there but I wish I could be. I do understand HRC and McBush HAVE to be there, BUT as much as Obama places the race card (and as a supporter of him, lets be real HE DOES) he should be there. He has missed SEVERAL important conventions/caususes that is important in the black community and its going to take its toll. I garuntee leaders in the black community will roast him for this.

With that being said, Ive thought about it more and it makes sense why hes not there. What a better way to pay homage to MLK than to continue his legacy of change and equality. MLK was a selfless individual who sacrifed everything he had including his LIFE for this. I truly believe he wouldnt want Obama praising him right now, he would want him out there spreading the word and bringing MLK's dream into a reality.

Kudos to Obama.

R.I.P Rev. Bro. Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Obama has always been a oportunist. He never shows at these national events ! He has time to vacation on a tropical island while most of America is loosing their homes.
People are so Gullible. Obama has nothing in common with average Americans!! He bought his 2 million dollar mansion in 2000. He supports the rights for illegal immigrants who are taking the jobs of hard working black americans. He is an oportunist.
He will get ZERO done as he has gotten ZERO done in congress!! His claim to fame is an ethics bill. The same ethics bill that will be investigating his unethical dealings with Rezko the slum lord!
He brings sermons of rev.wrights to college, he makes him his person spiritual campaign preacher, he writes a book upon being inspired by rev. wright.
Rev. Wright is a paid student of Ghadafi and Farrakan. Ghadafi had an agenda as the FBI reported when they blocked Farrakan from bringing 4 million dollars from Ghadafi to be used to influence african americans against america.
This is serious and alarming, it is true and we all better look into it. As we do do not be surprised that Obama will prepare another series of speeches that all the networks will carry for free during prime time!!
How in the world can anyone call Obama a Unifyer????

MLK's own sister did NOT go to Memphis.

OBAMA, LIKE MOST OF THE COUNTRY, CAN REMEMBER AND

RESPECTFULLY HONOR THE MEMORY OF DR. KING WITHOUT

BEING IN THE LOCATION OF HIS MURDER.

Someone has some ruffled feathers. Rough night?

OBAMA WAS IN INDIANA WHERE BOBBY KENNEDY SPOKE HOW SMAR WAS THAT OBAMA IS GREAT….YOU CAN ENJOY MLK FROM YOUR HOME BLACK PEOPLE UNDERSTAND…OBAMA CALLED THE KING FAMILY AND THEY UNDERSTAND

It comes down to a simple question—who has done more for their fellow American?

The answer is Hillary of course because while Obama was "community organizing" (whatever that means other than doing all kinds of drugs) Hillary was fighting for abuse victims and special needs children, children's healthcare, healthcare for all, veteran's healthcare and needs, etc.

She has done so much more than Obama that it's an absolute joke that he's anywhere near her in this campaign, let alone slightly ahead. Wake up democrats and see that he doesn't even care enough about his own race's history to pay tribute in Memphis, getting power and spreading lies is far more important to Barak.

By the way has anyone visited the conditions of these so-called "communities" that Barak "organized?"

Obama should be in Memphis, period. There's no excuse for him not to be there. Especially with McCain and Clinton there. MLK kids aren't in Memphis because its probably too painful. I am disappointed in Obama.

Now he is talking about Robert Kennedy??? when will the comparison's stop…

Obama can not hold water to MLK, JFK, or Robert Kennedy… All of these icons were cut short due to their belief in a better America and real change… all of their work and struggles are finally starting to show progress… that was until the democratic primary… all of the excitement has turned into a huge division…

Obama should have been in Memphis instead of trying to earn votes in Indiana… another mistake and lack of experience!!!

Obama has NOTHING to do with MLK!

He is NOTHING like MLK… Obama is a closet racist and an empty suit who simply uses GREAT PEOPLE to forward his own selfish DEMAND that he BE PRESIDENT because it is owed to him!

HILLARY or NO DEMOCRAT!

@George,

Hey George and what the hell have you done for Black People. And, by the way Hillary insulted MLK back in South Carolina. Don't think that Black Americans are a sleep on that one.

George, Los Angeles April 4th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Obama is a gravy train candidate - like the same people he vows to "change". He has NEVER done anything for African Americans in his life. It's sad that so many of us are voting for him ONLY because he's African American.

This African American for Hillary 2008!
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Do some research about his work in Chicago as a young man in his 20's before you bother to make unbased comments.

Thanks.

I think Dr. King accomplished many things, however, I also remember that he was human. I say this, because I constantly read in these blogs references to Bill Clinton and Monica. Well, Dr. King had a number of ladies on the side during his marriage and he is being honored in spite of those "events". For those that bash or hate Hillary because she stayed with Bill, remember that King's wife stayed with him. This is not to condone the behavior of either man, but just to say that humans do err and yet those same individuals can accomplish much.

Obama still has not answered questions as to why he has belonged to a church that has a "non-negotiable commitment" to Africa and has a black value system that many believe is racist. I for one cannot vote for an inexperienced candidate who appears not to recognize racism when it comes to African-Americans, but uses it cleverly in his campaign to make it appear (through surrogates of course) that people like Bill and Hillary Clinton and others are racist. Is America ready for a black president, yes. Is Obama ready to be President, no.

Obama just can't please everyone. If he were in Memphis, rascists would say he is there just to please the African Americans. If he continues his campaign in Indiana, rascists will say he doesn't care about African Americans.

The fact is that Obama cares about "all" Americans. Give the man a break, please!

Why is he not in Memphis??? If Hillary hadn't gone to Memphis everyone would be on her like white on race. Especially the black community, which is sad. I am a black man living in the south and how does Obama know anything about what was going on when he grew up in Hawaii. I swear he is so fake and phony, god please I wish people would wake up and see it before it's too late. I mean for god sake even McCain was there and had to tackle an angry mob for his opposition against the MLK Holiday. Obama is just a disgrace. He was too busy for the black state of the union and not too busy campaigning to actually stop and honor MLK, but a little side speech at his rally is sufficient I guess. Give me a break!

I've seen more Obama bashers on this thread than any other one so far today and this one just started! I wonder why? I'm sure race has absolutely nothing to do with it right? This thread has turned into an invitation for ignorant racist to post ludicrous remarks.

I guess I'm a disgrace to my race too. I am a product of the movement and I'm not in Memphis nor was I at the Black Think Tank….
NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE can speak on who Obama is and what he means for the ENTIRE RACE OF PEOPLE!

Get a grip on reality

OBAMA 2008

HIllary Clinton has already done more for the black communities than Obama could think of doing. She is not racist and is in Memphis because she cares! If you are of the younger generation please do some research and see how much she has helped not only the black community but all people. IT IS IMPORTANT TO PUT THE RIGHT PERSON in the White House. Please do not make this election about race or gender. Vote for the person most qualified to clean up the mess America is in. I say Hillary all the way!!

If Obama wants to take up after King (our King) then he has to show by actions and not just words.

MLK had it all words and actions and he will always be remembered.

The good senator doesn't have to put up a fake front like Hillary and that old man. Sen. Obama has to live with racism every day, just like every other person in this country with skin that is not of the pearly white complexion.

He is not even close to MLK as he claims. Shame!

Please google OBS - Obama Bedazzlement Syndrome. Some of you are really in need of treatment for this newly discovered disorder that causes you to follow him so blindly and without bothering to research who the best candidate actually is. .

I hope America is watching this guy and listening ….

This is for Shirley Y in Seattle.

Your comment about Hillary and McCain makes no sense what so ever. You have to get past the race issue if we are going to become a stronger united nation.

Looks like he's made the decision that being in Indiana and trying to get a few more votes is more important that being in Memphis to honor MLK. He said that he "spoke at MLK' s church on his birthday" and "gave a speech on race two weeks ago". Hmm, yeah that should be enough to keep getting the black vote….. what an idiot!
Should he get the Dem's nod and the day after the general election John McCain is our next president all you Obama lovers out there will be saying to yourselves…. Oh my God, what have we done!

As a canadian i see Obama as a "Nation Builder" and at this day in time, this moment we must seize the oportunity to change the image of the United states of America.
Jimmy Carter is a very inteligent man and he knows what the country needs and that being Barack Obama.

Thank you Derrick in Houston!!

I am also disappointed in him not being there. If I could afford to take off work and go to Memphis I would have.

This decision troubles me. I don't know why his campaign decided not to go.

I probably will still vote for him during the NC primaries, but I do worry about his decision not to go and I would be lying if I didn't think it had anything to do with the fact that he does not want to be seen as the black Presidential candidate.

He is not there, just like he was not at the Black Forum. Winning Indiana is more improtant then anything else. When are you people going to get it? This man just wants to be President so bad he can taste it.

I'm fed-up with all these fed-up people. All this talk about pulling the race card, blah, blah, blah. There are real issues in America concerning race. We have come a long way but there is still a long way for us to go. Live in the South and tell me if race doesn't polarize the community. For all those Fed-up (that obviously haven't seen the big picture) I just want you all to know that our younger generation is waiting for the day that you all just die off. Generation after generation we perpetuate ignorance… It's time for it to end. It's time for change.

Obama 2008!!!

I'm glad he's not one of the many politicians (i.e. Hillary Clinton, John McCain) rushing to Memphis, Tennessee in anniversary of MLK death. Why this year are they flooding to honor MLK?

Sen. Obama has continued to run an honest campaign, which included a frank conversation on race.

And Derrick, he is the keynote speaker for the delegation today, and could not possibly travel to Memphis and be back in time to speak. It doesn't matter where he is as long as he acknowledges and shows respect to MLK; which he has.

I am proud of him, and continue to support his candidacy.
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Obama 08′

Please - give me a break! I am glad that Obama is where he is! He doesn't need to be in Memphis on this day. Dr. King was about America not just one place or one race. I am more touched by Hillary and McCain going and reaching out! McCain gave a great speech and it's from his hard. This too is part of King's dream. I can tell - some of you posters are the nightmares we need to get rid of!

Barack Obama is not Robert Francis Kennedy. RFK had an incredible amount of experience when he ran for President even though he was only 42. He had been Attorney General during some incredible times in the early 60s.
Obama might have been in Indy 40 years later than RFK, but the comparisons stop there. Obama doesnot have exerience.

Hillary, not to be outdone by McCain also visiting Memphis today said she'd have a Poverty Czar in her cabinet to further pander to the black vote.

Lets not forget that yesterday Martin Luther King III in an interview with CNN made an appeal to the candidates to create this position. I wouldn't be surprised if gaining MLK III's endorsement is part of her agenda for this Poverty Czar position.

OBAMA '08

Praetorian, Fort Myers
Obama Supporter

I was 7 years old when Martin was Killed. I lived in Chicago and as a 7 year old, I remember the violence that broke out. At least Kennedy was there in Indianapolis to quiet the violence.

And for you Obama Support, this is our time to reflect on Kings death. This is not about Racism or Sexism. Martin was about gaining justice and equality for All Americans, even you.

Hillary, not to be outdone by McCain also visiting Memphis today said she'd have a Poverty Czar in her cabinet to further pander to the black vote.

Lets not forget that yesterday Martin Luther King III in an interview with CNN made an appeal to the candidates to create this position. I wouldn't be surprised if gaining MLK III's endorsement is part of her agenda for this Poverty Czar position.

Everything that Senator Clinton does or says is to gain the nomination.

OBAMA '08

Barack is a constant reminder that MLK's dream is on the road to being achieved. Accordingly, it is not necesary for Barack to be in Memphis on this anniversary of the tragedy.

Barack is "on the road", as he should be, demonstrating the content of his character.

Why should he have to be in Memphis? Do blacks have to be in Memphis to celebrate Dr. King and his life? Not that I'm aware of.

Everyone honors Dr. King in their own special way and the manner in which Obama is doing this isn't offensive at all.

As far as dodging sniper bullets Praetorian, Fort Myers, that's shallow and stupid. Please don't write on this comment line again.

And race card–who is playing the race card here?!! Just because Obama is black, does that automatically mean he's playing the race card? Just because Hillary is a woman, does she play the gender card?

My thought is that you folks who say that–are playing the race and the bigot card. And you should all shut up about it already

I ttoally agree with NickSanDiego. I'm black too and totally understand that Barack doesn't have to go there to show his support. Hunker down though papa because those Hillary supporters are definetly going to use this as ammunition for a fresh new wave of attacks.

Perhaps through this we'll see the whole question of "is Obama 'black enough'?" rise to the surface again.. That was totally laughable. He's going all the way.

Obama 08!

Obama is a disgrace to his race. He missed the black caucus and now this. I am tired of his lies and misconceptions. He is not a product of the Selma peach marches. His father did not come to America because JFK donated money. His TV ad in PA are complete lies. When are people going to wake up? This guy is a hypocrit and his campaign is a fraud.

Obama is a gravy train candidate - like the same people he vows to "change". He has NEVER done anything for African Americans in his life. It's sad that so many of us are voting for him ONLY because he's African American.

This African American for Hillary 2008!

It's obvious that Obama is STILL doing damage control following the controversy with Rev. Wright. Before the incident, he wanted to keep race out of politics– now he just can't seem to keep quiet about it. It's almost as if he's trying to portray himself as the heir to MLK's legacy, and sadly, so many people (mostly naive young people) are buying into it!

Go home Obama. You are an oportunist. As we seen with your dealings with REZKO. Obama supports the rights of illegal immigrants over the interesat of hard working african americans who are loosing their jobs to these illegals. Obama is a fake and a proven liar!!

To the Fort Meyers person. I'm even younger than Obama and even I know that there was tons of violence and riots after Dr. Kings murder. My dad was a little boy and he remembers. It's also in like every history book! Either your uneducated or your white.

I love listening to Obama. And American's like him because Americans have been lied to so much. Americans CRAVE TRUTH.
And now, we can stop worrying about Edwards because Elizabeth
all but said Edwards is for Hillary. I believe that Hillary promised him
"the job". Edwards+$1200. haircuts. and he cares about the poor.
GIVE ME A BREAK!!!!

Retired Professional White Woman for OBAMAMAN—-NO MORE EDWARDS!!!!!!!!

One more attempt for Sen. Obama to try to turn the spotlight on himself when today should be a day for remembering Dr. King and his vision for equality and civil rights. How like him to invoke the late Robert Kennedy in an attempt to sway democratic voters. I don't see any likeness in philosophy, strength of character or policy. Sen. Obama is just another superficial politicial promising anything to anyone to get votes without a thought for how it will get done if elected. He obvioulsy has shed his roots and does not care for the poor or he would not sit by while his wife is on the board of directors of a hopsital that patient dumps african american's in need of care and that also charges uninusured African Americans up to five time more than white patients with insurance. But I guess this is how Sen. Obama will pay for his health care plan.

You, sir, are no Martin Luther King, Jr..

Go Obama spread MLK words throughout other states!! Its nothing wrong with that at all!!! Dr.King is probably looking down on us and realizing that this nation will pull together and be a better nation!

Derrick are Black, if so are you there. I mean really. The only reason that Hillary and McCainis there is to save face. Its has nothing to do with honoring MLK's legacy but everything to do with votes and brown nosing. Yes brown nosing!!!! let me play fake for the black people.

what mary said was the silliest thing i've ever heard…. if you cant say something smart then it is wise to not say anything at all.

Okay CNN I wonder where Hillary is? Oh, she is in Memphis! She had a great speech about MLK! Do you know about it? In no way will I support Obama. He can give a good speech but in no way is close to being the man the MLK was. I am not racist or gender biased. I just want the right person running this country. I would never hire someone with no experience in my company. I would train someone yes but not put in top position. Obama should get a bit more experience in politics, even he stated HE WAS NOT EXPERIENCED ENOUGH TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. You remember that interview don't you CNN?

Im sick and tired of being called a naive and delusional young person. To all you old people, THIS IS OUR COUNTRY TOO! In fact, you guys have had plenty of chances to pick the right president for this country and YOU HAVE FAILED MANY TIMES!! Stop bashing the youth because they are liberals and want change. Stop criticizing the younger generation because they are different. You go on and on about how inspiring and great JFK was, but fail to realize the similarities between him and Obama. Obama is OUR JFK. He inspires, he unites, and yes, believe it or not, he does achieve. I support any candidate that will lead us away from the corrupt system that has been in Washington for the last 20 years. Think about it. Stop bashing the youth because for once they are turning out in much greater numbers than you. We are taking what is rightfully ours in this country. Our vote counts just as much as yours does, so don't think you are more important to us. Experience only matters if you LEARN from it. If experience were a god indication of success in the White House, then Bush and Cheney would have been two of the best residents on the Hill EVER. Instead, they are percieved as the WORST administration ever. Obama can do this. Give him a chance if he beats Hillary. Don't vote McCain or else we will be even worse 4 years down the road.

Obama doesn't pander…that's why I will vote for him…

Obama is a cherry-picker.He misses important African-American events and doesn't bat an eye about it. He uses 'race' when convenient for him. He fails to incorporate all minorities into his race speech, so it is not a race speech, it is a black/white speech. This is the second major 'black' event he is missing. His absence should be a slap in the face to African-Americans, but they will support him anyway because his father is African American and it is their obligation. He is a farce as is his wife. Where is she anyway? Is she no longer allowed to speak because she speaks the truth and people will see through the facade Barack has built?

NOBAMA '08

I'm glad I have an opportunity to comment on this subject. Last night I heard some speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King and some of the things Dr. King said was as "inflamatory" or more "inflamatory" and "un-American" as the words of Jeremiah Wright. In fact, many people at that time (the1960's) and also up to when the debate about making Dr. King's birthday a national holiday (Former Sen. Jesse Helms amongst others) labeled King a "communist" and his remarks as "un-American."

The point I am making is that many people are making a hug