Comments on: Endorsements and Watermelons: Can you really compare? http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: linda hemmingsen canada http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104740 linda hemmingsen canada Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:59:14 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104740 I think it is wonderful to see aafrican american like michael nutter voting for hillary it takes a brave man to say he is voting for hillary because of her experience and he thinks she would be the best for the job.So many other respectable blacks have been phoned, and harassed to change to obama or else they will not be re-elected. Thank god that people are willing to stand on the rights of a free vote, you are a democracy by the way. obma runs as a canadiate not as a black man he says but his supporters have turned this into all about race. sheild jackson lee was literly booed at a function she was trying to speak at because she was black and voting for hillary/ this is getting to be very nasty and the obama supporters have used intimination far too long.show respect for all people and their chose of who they want. I think it is wonderful to see aafrican american like michael nutter voting for hillary it takes a brave man to say he is voting for hillary because of her experience and he thinks she would be the best for the job.So many other respectable blacks have been phoned, and harassed to change to obama or else they will not be re-elected. Thank god that people are willing to stand on the rights of a free vote, you are a democracy by the way. obma runs as a canadiate not as a black man he says but his supporters have turned this into all about race. sheild jackson lee was literly booed at a function she was trying to speak at because she was black and voting for hillary/ this is getting to be very nasty and the obama supporters have used intimination far too long.show respect for all people and their chose of who they want.

]]> By: Kim http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104667 Kim Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:11:53 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104667 I understand what Nutter is going through. I am going through the same thing. I am an African American and My entire family with the exception of Myself, My sister and my Brother are Hillary Supporters and they call us sell outs, but the funny thing is we are all parents and we all have young children and all of us seperately always say that we are not voting to make history, we are voting for the future of our children, and we don't feel that Obama is the person for the job right now, but it is unbelievable how blacks automatically assume that we are supporting Obama, they will start conversations with you in reference to the campaign and ask you how do you think Obama is going to do as if it is a given that I would vote for him, but I could not in good concience vote for him, and I am not interested in making History, I am interested in Healthcare, continued Job Security, the economy, Education, etc. I understand what Nutter is going through. I am going through the same thing. I am an African American and My entire family with the exception of Myself, My sister and my Brother are Hillary Supporters and they call us sell outs, but the funny thing is we are all parents and we all have young children and all of us seperately always say that we are not voting to make history, we are voting for the future of our children, and we don't feel that Obama is the person for the job right now, but it is unbelievable how blacks automatically assume that we are supporting Obama, they will start conversations with you in reference to the campaign and ask you how do you think Obama is going to do as if it is a given that I would vote for him, but I could not in good concience vote for him, and I am not interested in making History, I am interested in Healthcare, continued Job Security, the economy, Education, etc.

]]> By: kenny cole http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104660 kenny cole Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:07:48 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104660 Ted Kennedy can not get pressure from his fellow WHITE man 'cos we all know it has allways WHITE affair,but just for a chance let try a BLACK man then the BLACK people will burried there RASICM Ted Kennedy can not get pressure from his fellow WHITE man 'cos we all know it has allways WHITE affair,but just for a chance let try a BLACK man then the BLACK people will burried there RASICM

]]> By: Larry B http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104641 Larry B Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:59:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104641 A politician with a mind of his own and who does not live in a black and white world - refreshing. Kudos to the Mayor A politician with a mind of his own and who does not live in a black and white world – refreshing. Kudos to the Mayor

]]> By: Michael http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104635 Michael Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:55:24 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104635 Nutter, Why do you think people are voting for Obama? Because he is black? How do you jusitfy Clintons story about Bosnia, Ireland, the lies to Ohio about Nafta, her top advisor working for the Columbian goverment? No you should not vote for Obama because he is black. You should vote for Obama because he will put a new face on this country. How does Clinton relate to us blue collar workers? 109 million dollars. Huge donations from foreign goverments? When some investment business from from the middle east wanted to buy our ports and Mrs. Clinton ws against them...remember that? Well she and bill were taking donations and making money off of the same invester. Conflict of interest? How can Hillary say one thing to american public denouncing it and profit from it at the same time? Nutter,

Why do you think people are voting for Obama? Because he is black? How do you jusitfy Clintons story about Bosnia, Ireland, the lies to Ohio about Nafta, her top advisor working for the Columbian goverment? No you should not vote for Obama because he is black. You should vote for Obama because he will put a new face on this country. How does Clinton relate to us blue collar workers? 109 million dollars. Huge donations from foreign goverments? When some investment business from from the middle east wanted to buy our ports and Mrs. Clinton ws against them...remember that? Well she and bill were taking donations and making money off of the same invester. Conflict of interest? How can Hillary say one thing to american public denouncing it and profit from it at the same time?

]]> By: Greg Miller http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104613 Greg Miller Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:42:21 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104613 It's articles like this that create problems. It's articles like this that create problems.

]]> By: Shawn http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104594 Shawn Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:34:23 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104594 Mayor Nutter is absolutely right. It's rediculous that he should get any pressure for not supporting Senator Obama simply because he's the black candidate. I'm from Philadelphia and am an Obama supporter and would have loved to have Nutter support his candidacy, but the Mayor needs to support the candidate that he believes will do the best job for the country. That is the only criteria that matters. Mayor Nutter is absolutely right. It's rediculous that he should get any pressure for not supporting Senator Obama simply because he's the black candidate. I'm from Philadelphia and am an Obama supporter and would have loved to have Nutter support his candidacy, but the Mayor needs to support the candidate that he believes will do the best job for the country. That is the only criteria that matters.

]]> By: Christopher, McLean VA http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104568 Christopher, McLean VA Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:18:25 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104568 Mayor Micheal Nutty of Philadelphia sured not feel under pressure to endorse Barack Obama because of his race. He, like every other political official, should endorse the best candidate of their choice. Mayor Micheal Nutty of Philadelphia sured not feel under pressure to endorse Barack Obama because of his race. He, like every other political official, should endorse the best candidate of their choice.

]]> By: John http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104559 John Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:16:04 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104559 It's easy for it all to be about race when, among other things, polling begins the second one votes, noting race. Between that and religion, why does this matter, unless that is indeed what it is all about. Polling on race should be illegal, as it only serves to further divide. It's easy for it all to be about race when, among other things, polling begins the second one votes, noting race. Between that and religion, why does this matter, unless that is indeed what it is all about. Polling on race should be illegal, as it only serves to further divide.

]]> By: David In Des Moines http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104533 David In Des Moines Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:59:49 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104533 The news media knows Americans have a very small attention span so issues like "race" and "gender" will grab readers or listeners attention. The American public has proven itself to be politically lazy and ignorant ,how else do we elect Bush for president twice? The news media knows Americans have a very small attention span so issues like "race" and "gender" will grab readers or listeners attention. The American public has proven itself to be politically lazy and ignorant ,how else do we elect Bush for president twice?

]]> By: bb http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104532 bb Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:59:01 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104532 So, in other words Mayor Nutter, you think that a pathological liar is the best choice for president. I feel that you endorsed her mainly due to the racial issues (though you say that this is not the reason people should vote for a candidate). You did not want to be labeled as racist so you endorsed Hillary. This is still not good. Do you have plans for the rest of your political career? I happen to know that Philladelphia is Obama country. So, in other words Mayor Nutter, you think that a pathological liar is the best choice for president. I feel that you endorsed her mainly due to the racial issues (though you say that this is not the reason people should vote for a candidate). You did not want to be labeled as racist so you endorsed Hillary. This is still not good. Do you have plans for the rest of your political career? I happen to know that Philladelphia is Obama country.

]]> By: Greg http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104512 Greg Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:41:00 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104512 Thank You Mr. Nutter for crossing gender and racial lines. Thank You Mr. Nutter for crossing gender and racial lines.

]]> By: Linda Miller http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104510 Linda Miller Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:39:43 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104510 Anderson, We are in a lot of trouble in this country, let's stick to the Solutions and not Race or Gender. Let's vote for the BEST WOMAN!!!!! She'll do the job . Let Barak go back to his Precious Pastor that hates America. I don't like his Religion, (New Earth) LM, KY Anderson, We are in a lot of trouble in this country, let's stick to the Solutions and not Race or Gender. Let's vote for the BEST WOMAN!!!!! She'll do the job . Let Barak go back to his Precious Pastor that hates America. I don't like his Religion, (New Earth)
LM, KY

]]> By: Frank Biosah http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104503 Frank Biosah Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:31:14 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104503 I am an African-Canadian (whatever that means) and I support Barrack Obama but I like Hilary Clinton - despite all her short comings; She is a strong and intelligent woman. I just wish they could stop all this negative campaigning that is making it increasingly impossible for them to have a joint ticket - with Hilary as a vice president of course. It will be a victory for American democracy. Anderson, I must say that I am kind of disappointed in you; off all CNN programs, yours dwells more on race and gender in this race than any else. You diminish the importance of this election by so doing. Please focus on the issues. I am an African-Canadian (whatever that means) and I support Barrack Obama but I like Hilary Clinton – despite all her short comings; She is a strong and intelligent woman. I just wish they could stop all this negative campaigning that is making it increasingly impossible for them to have a joint ticket – with Hilary as a vice president of course. It will be a victory for American democracy.

Anderson, I must say that I am kind of disappointed in you; off all CNN programs, yours dwells more on race and gender in this race than any else. You diminish the importance of this election by so doing. Please focus on the issues.

]]> By: Damon http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104493 Damon Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:24:20 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104493 He should be able to support whoever he wants. I'm an African American and I would hold no grudge against him if I lived in Philly. In the next election, I would judge him on HIS record as mayor and HIS accomplishments, not for who he supported in some election. Anything less would be an injustice to Mayor Nutter. He should have picked some better words to use than "fried chicken" and "watermelon". That was a poor choice of words, although I realize where he's coming from. He should be able to support whoever he wants. I'm an African American and I would hold no grudge against him if I lived in Philly. In the next election, I would judge him on HIS record as mayor and HIS accomplishments, not for who he supported in some election. Anything less would be an injustice to Mayor Nutter.

He should have picked some better words to use than "fried chicken" and "watermelon". That was a poor choice of words, although I realize where he's coming from.

]]> By: Deb - Canada http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104483 Deb - Canada Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:16:56 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104483 Interesting that the writer had to mention that he might have bruised feelings. Even when it is clear this man feels Clinton is the best candidate you try to bring in some other reason for his support. Anti Clinton biased reporting is rampant in the media. Interesting that the writer had to mention that he might have bruised feelings. Even when it is clear this man feels Clinton is the best candidate you try to bring in some other reason for his support. Anti Clinton biased reporting is rampant in the media.

]]> By: Brenda in Cherry Hill NJ http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104471 Brenda in Cherry Hill NJ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:04:22 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104471 The Commonwealth is a dirty political machine from Philly to Erie and all points in between. Nutter is under Rendell's thumb. Rendell wants to be Hills VP and his wife to be put on the Supreme Court. The Commonwealth is a dirty political machine from Philly to Erie and all points in between. Nutter is under Rendell's thumb. Rendell wants to be Hills VP and his wife to be put on the Supreme Court.

]]> By: Willie http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104469 Willie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:03:26 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104469 I don't understand why Randi Kaye or the rest of the media for that matter is making a big deal about an African-American endorsing a white woman. CNN just wants Mayor Nutter to endorse Obama so it would make Clinton look bad. This media bias is killing me. By the way CNN, the senator of Pennsylvania endorsed Obama because his father hated Bill Clinton. How about that for news. I don't understand why Randi Kaye or the rest of the media for that matter is making a big deal about an African-American endorsing a white woman. CNN just wants Mayor Nutter to endorse Obama so it would make Clinton look bad. This media bias is killing me. By the way CNN, the senator of Pennsylvania endorsed Obama because his father hated Bill Clinton. How about that for news.

]]> By: nilq http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104466 nilq Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:01:55 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104466 Stop playing the race card Cooper it's not about race, It's about principle, standing for what you believe. I am black and I support Hillary. Stop playing the race card Cooper it's not about race, It's about principle, standing for what you believe. I am black and I support Hillary.

]]> By: Roy http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/07/endorsements-and-watermelons-can-you-really-compare/comment-page-3/#comment-104463 Roy Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:58:34 +0000 http://cnnac360.wordpress.com/?p=561#comment-104463 I wish everyone would think of the candidates as RED BLOODED Americans who have a slight difference of opinion. The whole world is not all Black and White, some of it is Red ALL OVER! Vote for the Red person of your choice! Roy-Id I wish everyone would think of the candidates as RED BLOODED Americans who have a slight difference of opinion. The whole world is not all Black and White, some of it is Red ALL OVER!

Vote for the Red person of your choice!

Roy-Id

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