Is Hillary Playing the Race Card Against Obama?
Racial Undercurrent Is Seen in Clinton Campaign
WP-It has unfolded mostly under the radar. But an important development in the 2008 Democratic battle may be the building backlash among African Americans over comments from associates of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton that could be construed as jabs at Sen. Barack Obama’s race.
These officials, including Clinton aides and prominent surrogates, have raised questions or dropped references about Obama’s position on sentencing guidelines for crack vs. powder cocaine offenses; on his handgun control record; and on his admitted use of drugs as a youth. The context was always Obama’s “electability.” But the Illinois senator’s campaign advisers said some African American leaders detect a pattern, and they believe it could erode Clinton’s strong base of black support
[...] Andy Martin wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptBarack Obama’s race. These officials, including Clinton aides and prominent surrogates, have raised questions or dropped references about Obama’s position on sentencing guidelines for crack vs. powder cocaine offenses; on his handgun … Read the rest of this great post here Posted by [...]
One of the columnists quoted in this article stated:
“…but cast him (Obama) in a sinister light in a nation where black drug use and criminality is exaggerated in the media . . . .”
NO, the media does not exaggerate, but most certainly under reports the extent of black crime, especially black on white crime (the reverse is very, very rare). Check this free booklet of official statistics:
http://tinyurl.com/ytahed
Caroline should check this link out as it includes many reader comments about one of her favorite organizations, the Southern Poverty Law (sic) Center. But for those with inquiring minds, Jared Taylor, the subject of the article, is one brave, knowledgeable, and articulate individual!
http://tinyurl.com/yu5f64