Hi Anderson I hope you feel much better today.

Today’s news Indiana and North Carolina’s primaries whats new?
McCain talking about elminating dependence from oil from the middle east I don’t think McCain will be a friend to the Republican’s for to long if he is talking like this. Plus a video floating around who did that again?
Arkansas seven people killed I have relative-in-laws who lives there hope everybodys ok?

Good Evening Everyone!

Friday!!!

Hi Anderson, Erica, and Bloggers!
my heart go to Arkansas people, buildings, cars, etc. I watched this morning on CNN , tornado stirke in Arkansas……..

Good evening Anderson, Erica and bloggees

Thank god it is Friday!

The weather here in Toronto has been not so great……my thoughts and prayers to those who lost loved one in Arkansas today

Hi Anderson,

I wish that despite the tornado damage, the residents of the affected towns are fine.

What a terrible wallop from Mother Nature. My thoughts go out to all that are affected.

Man this storm is horrible!! Anderson…glad you are feeling better and got to go to the National mag awards last night!

A lot of sleepless people tonite! I feel so sorry for their loss of their homes and the stuff INSIDE it that makes it their home.

Good evening Anderson and bloggers! TGIF!

Evening all. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their friends and family, from all of the natural disasters from the past two weeks. From Kentucky to Virginia to Arkansas, and all othe rplaces that I have missed.

wow! that is bad news for me to watch more 25 tornadoes in 4 states………

Hi all,

Pretty scary stuff. Looks like I might need to check with family in AL later…

Hey bloggers, happy Friday! Looking forward to the show

I’ve seen these topics presented earler today on CNN. I am looking forward to the AC take on it all.

TGIF, is it me, I think tornado came early this year; i was under the school of thought that tornado came in the middle of the summer. My thoughts to all that are affected

You must admit, Hillary and Bill are coming on like a freight train, as far as campaigning goes.

Hi AC! Weather was bad here also, but tornadoe warnings were in northern Ind.

It looks like Senator Clinton is pulling back out in the superdelegate lead. A 23 SD lead now!!!!!!!

Go Hillary.

God Bless everyone in the path of those horrible storms.

@ Erica,
Ask Chad Myers, Is that possible more damages including F2 or F3 in 4 states total 25 tornadoes?

Good evening there, this political drama just never seems to end…….at least it’s entertaining!

Funny thing is Obama proposed just such a gas “holiday” in 2002.

Bob - 23 superdelegates is hardly a big lead. Didn’t Clinton lead the superdelegate count by 200 at one point?

She’s still got an uphill battle, but she’s really shown a lot of heart…

Tuesday should be interesting. I don’t think we can imagine the twists and turns that will come. We’ll see.

Hey bloggers! Yes, it’s Friday. I’m feeling the excitement not only for the weekend but for the upcoming IN and NC primaries. Anything can happen!

Wow! For Barack Obama to scare people into thinking that Hillary Clinton’s proposed gas tax holiday would cost jobs and harm roads and bridges is so disingenous it almost rises to the level of dishonesty.
He knows she’s not going to touch that funding. It would only happen if it can be funded another way (windfall profit tax on oil companies)

If she wins these next two, she really does have an argument with the supers at being more electable in big states.

Cool! I love Tom Foreman uses magic wall!!!!

Good evening Anderson and Erica and all. More storms and tornadoes. My thoughts are with those poor people who have lost loved ones, and the injured ones.

Good thing this is a political race and not horseshoes where almost is good enough. HIllary is losing in money raised, most popular count, and most delegates. The only people that think differently are thouse that think they can change the rules, and counts to fit them.

Let us wait and see what happens next week shall we?

Seems everyone is scared that Hillary may actually have a shot at this thing!

I’m an educated voter for Hillary - I know the pundits are speaking in general about demographics, but I’m a bit weary of hearing that uneducated voters go for Hillary…

Is anyone else just sick of the rip apart e-mails about candidates? I swear if I have to look up another lie about Hillary or Obama to debunk it for the person who sent it to me I will scream.

You want to see electability, and I hope someone from CNN see this and points this out:

Theory: Hillary is more electable.

Evidence:
PA primaries. Barack closed a 20 point gap by spending, spending, spending, and still came up short. 9-10 points short.

NC primary. Hillary closed a 20 point gap, pulling in around 7 points without spending, spending, spending. People in NC are turning towards a candidate, the underdog, who puts herself out there less than the desperate to get and spend lead dog.

That equals electability, when a candidate becomes more popular yet does not spend tons of money to do so.

There is not much support in Congress for either the gas tax holiday or the windfall tax on oil companies - a President can suggest and push an agenda - but it takes a Congress to pass the laws..

Hey all…I saw the Video on CNN Election Center, trying to Slam the Clinton campagin…I really smell a RAT at the Obama Camp…This does NOT look good at all…I said it before, the Obama camp has being playing the race Card very suttle…and I am an Independent Black male…I do not subscribe to the race card playing NOT one bit.

Hmmm, let me guess, Rev. Wright’s theory is wrong? I guess I have to wait and find out. Sounds interesting.

Hey Michelle, I agree. It’s like saying that just because you are leading the game in all quarters, only the last one should count because that’s when your oppenent scores. If he’s leading, he is winning. Period

If the election were held today, Hillary would beat Senator McCain, but Senator Obama would lose to the presumptive GOP nominee. According to the most recent polls available, Hillary would beat McCain by a margin of 279 to 259 Electoral Votes. But McCain would beat Obama by a margin of 291 to 247 Electoral Votes.

I am so glad CNN is exposing the “doctored” War Room video from 1992 Bill Clinton campaign for the fraud it is. Who did the dubbing and paraded it on the Internet? And isn’t it interesting it comes out NOW, a few days before NC and Indiana? Hmmmm….

Lorie Ann: From the sublime to the ridiculous! There is something for everyone in this election. I am enjoying it immensely!

Hey good for Hillary if you discuss Rev Wright’s theory. He didn’t even say anything the last couple days and here you are able to pull out this old tape. yeah! good for HRC!

I am a young male who has 2 college degrees. I am for Hillary Clinton. I am also a liberal. I wonder if the polls are accurate about young males voting more for Obama? I think the caucus states really aren’t an accurate indication of what that state voted since a caucus doesn’t have large turnout in terms of the number of registered voters.

Caucus is less democratic so the exit polls shouldn’t be take serious.

I don’t think it’s so much “uneducated” voters supporting Hillary as people who have hit hard times. They may have a college degree, but can’t find a job, or lost theirs due to companies laying off to appeal to their stockholders.

Tamm, I know the feeling. What is so scarey is that people are believing any email or youtube video they see without checking out the facts for themselves.

Tammy- I certainly am! I can’t count how many times I’ve had to explain to my Grandmother in Oklahoma that no, Obama isn’t a Muslim extremist, and no, McCain isn’t the best choice for president.
Such insanity.

“Is anyone else just sick of the rip apart e-mails about candidates?”

That’s why I only pay attention to the emails that Anderson & Erica send.

@Lisa-I’m not for Hillary, but I know many extremely educated people who are and have supported the Clintons for years. It does annoy me, too, that education level is emphasized so much.

bob from pa

she is closing the gap without the money

North Carolina is 30% african american. I respect this community voting for Obama as I will support him if Hillary loses the nomination.

But I think Hillary keeping North Carolina in single digits is a major victory if that happens.

“I think the caucus states really aren’t an accurate indication of what that state voted since a caucus doesn’t have large turnout in terms of the number of registered voters.

Caucus is less democratic so the exit polls shouldn’t be take serious.”

Of course if Hillary won most of those caucuses the story would be different about how democratic they are.

I agree with Gerg…the gas tax thing is just a way that Hillary is pandering!

The gas tax exemption is TEMPORARY! While hopefully something else is thought of! Why not?

they are not going to buy more gas David we are trying to stay afloat

Indiana is the state to watch as either can claim an advantage. While it generally favours Clinton in a demographic sense, most of your reporters are right, the northwest part of the state gets news from the Chicago media market so it makes her work cut out for her.

And yes, Gergen is right, a win is a win for Obama in North Carolina. I honestly think if she wins either state, it will only buy her time, probably not delegates in the long run.

I don’t understand how Clinton or McCain want a gas tax holiday this summer…..how do they expect to do that when they really don’t have the authority to do it

Gergen and Crowley. Now THAT”S the Best Political Team on Television!!!

David Gergan, I want a lowwer cost of FUEL NOW, not 5 or 8yrs from now…30 dollars vs none…I do not have it…I will take 30 dollars right now…What has SEN Barack Obama proposed?…Nonething but, but “Campaign Gimmeck”…Give me a break

The tax break isn’t intended to increase consumption-It’s clearly to give consumers a break in the wallet. Having said that, I don’t think it’s worth it…

I like when I Iook at Senator Obama speeches/rallies and see the range of races supporting him. That is a picture of the world that I live in, young, old, black, white, asian, hispanic.

As for Hillary, to be so against hope, and with her chances of winning being very slim, guess Hope is truely what she is holding on to.

David, you are right that gas tax story is pandering. Today it was reported, if she were to go for energy companies windfall, they will turn around(exxon, mobil) and stick tax payers with it.

My heart goes out to my home state of arkansas as well, my family are all fine there, sorry for the others.

i wanted to add my 2 cents worth on the gas tax, (no pun intended) but if the gas went UP 18 cents it would suddenly seem like a lot of money……

hey, sorry im late, glad you started without me!

Jo Ann, I hate to admit it but I’m glued to the election coverage.
Tammy, yes there’s a lot of fiction spinning out there. Frightening to a certain degree.

I think Tuesday is going to be another nail-biter.

EJ, we had huge turnouts in MN for the caucuses. In fact, people walked one mile to get to the schools — and of course, one mile back to their cars. We had great discussions too…which you can’t have when you mark a ballot.

@ Megan O…they can’t!! They are hoping they can get enough politicians behind them so they can try to sway the vote.

wether this video is real or fake……look how young James and George look. George looks like a baby

Is there voter deception going on in north carolina?

“The gas tax exemption is TEMPORARY! While hopefully something else is thought of! Why not?”

It will take away jobs from those who do the roads & highway repairs..

A quick fix that won’t help anything

My hearts and prayers to all of the families and residents affected by the tornados today.

I accidentally posted my prior blog about the democratic primary in the wrong area….apologize, I’m new at blogging.

Again, prayers to all families and residents affected.

Jacob, I agree with you. The media stressed that Hillary had to win Pennsylvania by double digits in order for it to be considered a “win.” Obama had a huge lead in NC and now it’s down to 8-10 points. Why isn’t the same standard being applied to him?

on the other hand, taxing the profits of oil companies will NOT cause the oil companies to lower the price of gas

Megan, it is called pandering- saying what they want to hear. I’d like to know what the difference between that and lying. For HIllary, pandering seems like more lies.

I’m wondering how super tuesday states are feeling about Obama now.

It’s says something about Obama that he survived all of these negative news stories - true.
But it’s AMAZING that Hillary is still even with Obama given that the press keeps saying she’s has no chance at the nomination.

hmmmm. who could have put out a doctored video that makes it appear that someone on the Clinton team bashed the people of Indiana - just three days before the primary???? hmmmmm. I wonder….

I dont like when people say this long race is hurting the Democrats because its not , First of the Democrats created this rule, now its playing out as it should, its hurting the party? what a bunch of BS, listen if they dont like the rule, change it back to winner take all, or hush..

i know some folks are sick of this race, and at times i understand why, but i think this race is fascinating

Are we surprised that dirty politics has now entered into this race? I suppose we will never find out who put that smear tape out on the net.

How come we cannot hear the voices on the video so we can make up our own mind.

Politics is a dirty game - an honest person doesn’t have a chance ever to be elected because people don’t want to hear the truth and buy into promises that can’t be fulfilled.

Take away jobs?…It’s also Hillarys way of finally getting the tax break off the oil companies!

I’d like to know who doctored that “War Room” statement. Was it done by an Obama supporter or campaign worker? Maybe you’ll guys at CNN will get to work. It would be interesting to actually know that the media investigates the truth once and awhile and not just reports a ’story’.

hello all! im finished with classes…for now! missed ACs lecture at tulane…sry AC, u got trumped by a pharmacology final. the good news, I passed! lol

those storms are horrible, our water here is rising fast. anymore rain and we could have problems, but i still wouldnt wish that on anyone.

I will not be happy with such a small gas tax holiday. I want the gas prices back down to $3.00 , not a funky $30.00 savings over 3 months

I can’t believe there’s people who dont want the tax cut! Why in the world WOULDN’T you want the fed. gov’t to give a little tax break?

Hey Y’all !! I am here in North Carolina watching this wild spree of candidates as they come and go and as a representative of the Chapel Hill Graduates/NASCAR Babes, I will be voting for Hillary.
Come on down and join us, we are having a ball!

I COMPLETELY agree, Megan. Americans aren’t really stupid enough to believe that they COULD accomplish that, are they? Besides, as I and many others know, it is nothing but political pandering on the part of Hillary and McCain.

The voters are not that uneducated to know the differents between good news and bad news about the candidates. Our brains are not that burn out.

Anderson, I agree - at first, I thought this race would be historic because of the candidates being firsts - but now, with everything that’s happened in this primary - this would be one for the history books even if they were both a couple of the usual white guys running for Pres (no offense):)

I think the tax break on gas isn’t a smart idea. The people behind it want the oil companies to pay the difference. How are they going to make the companies do that and also wouldn’t the oil companies just raise their price to cover the cost? I wouldn’t mind a break just like everyone else but at what cost to us in the future?

This race is very facinating it is just sometimes hearing the same thing for months can eventually get to people.

We can all tell the story by heart now because we have heard it so much….but we will keep watching, us political junkies can’t help it

Sick of this race? No, it is interesting…I’m sick of half-truths being used just to win.

Exactly Kathy OH. Less money, but more popular? Obama tries hard by spending because he does not have a real message. Notice, that he always does really bad after a debate? No more debates for Barack? He’s scared, but he has plenty of money.

Onto the gas tax, I filled up yesterday and my itty bitty Honda cost me almost 40 bucks. When I bought her 10 years ago, she cost me less than 15 to fill. You all do the math. Thirty dollars is thirty dollars, but I do think it’s all politics. And ugh, I’ll have to check with the MS friends, too. This weather is freaky. I hated tornado weather when I was in North MS.

Anderson, we are not sick with race; it is the spin from media that can be very frustrating.

We are fine, but between the tornadoes and the floods we need everyone’s prayers. Is anyone else wondering if this global warming theory just might have something to do with all of this?

The Media is so Anti-Clinton that just blow my brains.
She can be the Best thing that can happen to the United States…, finally someone that can clean up the big mess you guys have been in for the past 8 years.
Start digging about ‘ Obama “. Ya…, talking about the Rev . Wright that he is a different person that he met 20 years ago…, but still sat there for 20 years listenning to him.
It is like going to the Gym.., I started working out 10 years ago., I went from 155 to 190 pounds from been dedicated to what I’ll be getting out of it…, something to think about!.
Good weenk-end to you Anderson!!!!!
Jack

HI AC
My heart goes out to those people in ARKANSAS especially kids.
THEN here IN NY with the gas price, I decided to walk to work, Maybe I lose some weight , our president can really do something..Look like this summer I will be paying only bills.

i probably shouldnt complain about gas prices since i live in louisiana, our gas isnt as high as it is in other places but $30 isnt anything.

its very ridiculous that we have to pay so much, that isnt even enough to fill my tank once and i have a fuel efficient car.

I really don’t care if the fuel tax holiday is political pandering. Maybe David Gergen should get out and talk to trucking companies and see if they really care about pandering. This will save me a lot of money at the time I need to renew our insurance. Maybe every trucking company and owner-operators should shut down for 2 days. Do you have any idea the fuel surcharge the steamship lines are charging? Anywhere from 25% to 35%, and believe me it is not passed on to the trucker. So I’ll take any help I can.

Amber…I am with you, wondering about how Obama would poll in super Tuesday states TODAY. The recent events re. Rev. Wright, “bitter” comments, Obama’s responses (which I think have been inadequate), have obviously taken their toll on him in Indiana and NC, at least according to the polls. Perhaps his decrease in popularity in the national polls of late gives the indication of how some of the Super Tuesday voters feels. Would be interesting to find out more precisely.

Anderson, don’t you think airing the “war room video” could have a negative affect on Hillary in IN and NC in these last days even though cnn declared it untrue.

I wish that guy would stop taking money out of my account!!! I have to buy gas ya know.

And here I am complaining because today was rainy and cold, and will be for the next three days - the tornado puts it in perspective for me.

@ xtina: the US government is in debt. Most of our debt is being financed by other countries. Some of us don’t want to see the US going broke for $30.

xtina- You’ve got to recognize that the gas tax holiday won’t do anyone much good. It’s a “quick fix” that fixes nothing! It’s just like the lame economy stimulus plan. $600 is a joke! The federal government needs to come up with REAL solutions, and stop pandering these useless little stunts.

The problem with the fuel tax break is that it could possibly put road workers OUT OF WORK! The gas tax goes pay their salaries! So we get a 18 to 30$ break and they lose their jobs!

Doesnt sound fair to me!

I’m a recent graduate from Indiana, and I have to say that this is the first time I have ever seen anyone here so excited about this primary.

Today John McCain says he has an energy plan that will prevent the need to send our troops to fight a war in the middle east AGAIN over oil….seems he is admitting that we are fighting for oil now (not terrorism, WMD’s, or other excuse for the 100 year war) - this may be good news for us Dems if EITHER of our candidates survives the primary

What counts in the general election? The electoral vote counts in the general election. Florida and Michigan count in the general election. Hillary is ahead in all categories relevant to the general election and is polling way ahead of Obama vs. McCain in the general election as CNN reported earlier this week. Therefore, Senator Clinton can make viable arguments pertaining to the general election, since the goal is to win the general election. Super delegates know this and will come to their senses after these ridiculous proportional primaries and caucuses.

NO becuase the OIL COMPANIES will be paying the taxes instead of US!!

Hi AC I think the gas tax is silly we will save a total of $30. for the summer Which is less than a dollar a day. When summer is over and we have to heat our homes what will happen then? My land lord turn off the heat in March because of the price of gas. Think people when all is said and done what would we have save, A total of NOTHING, NOTHING,

Sick of this race? NO! It’s way too interesting and ever-changing to be dull. AND history, like never before, is being made.

@Bob, I agree. Obama’s message of hope/change is fading. All talk and no substance. He looks like he on a field trip, bowling, basketball etc.
Hillary speaks about the real issues and can answer them.

Joe, i hear what you are saying about airing the “war room” video. we debated about it a lot today, but the fake version has been all over the internet, and i think its unfair to allow false information like that to just sit out there. We were very careful how we used the video, we did not want the fake audio to be heard, and it wasnt, we also wanted to put it in context with other “dirty tricks” that have been used recently.

In a way this election is a good thing because it challenges the voters.

Hi, Bob and Tammy. Wanted to point out something the Indiapolis Star pointed out today. It endorsed Clinton, but pointed out that it considered her tax holiday pandering. Apparently IN had a similar gas tax “holiday” type of thing done many years ago that did not work.

my prayers go out to the people suffering. isn’t early in the tornado seson

David gergen is very very knowledgable ..but it is so obvious he is smitten with obama– which is fine but at least acknowledge that. He made a comment about her gas tax reduction as a gimmick and commented about her view on fossil fuel. That was a rather dumb comment on his part!
She talks about a temporary relief and ONLY IF FUNDED BY EXXON,MOBIL,BP etc…! !0 bucks of savings is a lot better than none. Besides criticizing Hillary…what is Obama’s immediate solution?

Ashley, thanks for pointing that out…The Obama camp and supporters are failing to put that in their SMEAR AD against HIllary; she said it so many times…this tax will be paid for by the OIL Companies…Did anyone see the profits they made THIS WEEK? and yet the gas price keeps rising? I cannot afford it..ANYTHING will do RIGHT NOW…not 5 or 8yrs from now…RIGHT NOW

Why do you find it necessary to do a story on Rev Wright tonight? Is it a reminder to voters once the story has bugun to die down? Very unfair!!!

oh that’s right, Hillary is more for taxing us to death , so doing the opposite would be considered pandering to conservatives

@Joe, Anderson is very right and another thing you may consider- It could actually work to her favor if there is some sympathy for the apparant set up

I think cnn did do a great job with distinguishing between the fake video and reality, I guess it is just unfortunate that some people will still see the video and think it is true, but I do think it was the right thing to do to go ahead and air it.

Those Arkansas storms moved into North Mississippi earlier this evening with two tornadoes following roughly the same path. News of the damage is trickling in. Thankfully no reports of fatalities yet but one local hospital is packed with people.

The oil companies will never pay that tax…..they will raises prices before they EVER do that

Education has more to do with environment rather
than race. I have been in AP classes with all races.

im glad cnn aired the ‘war room’ video because at least its exposing the truth behind it. some of us cant tell with all the garbage out there that is being passed of as fact.

I’m definitely not sick of this race, I enjoy watching and learning. And I’m thankful that my first time voting will be in such a passionate race. Besides, the longer it goes the more educated voters become.

Anderson,

Hi. Happy Friday.
It’s a little frustrating that there is no definite winner in the Dem. race so late in the primaries, but the Clinton/Obama campaigns still have momentum–it will be interesting to see how the people in Indiana and N.C. really decide. Your profiles of the candidates are great.

Being a young voter I am very excited about this race. For the first time I feel excited about politics and what is happening within our country. I feel less apathetic and look forward to watching the race unfold.

As a teacher, I can tell you, it is all about environmental atmosphere Michelle, so you are right.

@Megan O: I agree with you. They won’t absorb a tax, it will pass through to the consumer one way or another.

Hi all

The race has continued for a long time, but one positive spin off of these campaigns is that it is like an intensive training in the democratic process. I think the thoroughness of the media coverage(mostly CNN In the rest of the world) is influencing to some extent the way that people are looking at democracy in their own environment. Maybe it will give a boost to democracy worldwide.

I am amazed that these candidates can do this day after day, and all day. The crowds must energize them.

It was refreshing to see CNN exposing the dirty tricks used on other candidates besides Obama for a change.

I agree with you guys, I am sick of this race.
Joe G.
I agree with you, CNN is right thing to do air it on “War Room”

I like these biographies of the candidates.

The thing that is great about Obama and Clinton is that they both fought hard to make something of themselves. They basically worked their way into Ivy league law schools. That is impressive and not an easy thing. I’d be happy to have either as president because they know what it takes to work hard for something.

The oil companies has alot to lose if a dem is in office. For eight years they have not pay their share of taxes.

Hello to everyone-
To Anderson:
Good job, in general, giving a comprehensive look at the candidates during this entire season. I am enjoying the show.

Condolensces to the communities hit by the tornado. For everyone else- have a safe weekend. Goodnight.

Many black children do learn differently from white children. Wright wasn’t saying that race was the exclusive factor.

Anyhow, numerous psychological & sociological studies back this up.

@jolene and megan: the oil companies always find a way around things.

oh goodness, i am not a fan of tom cruise, do we really have to revisit the couch jumping thing? lol

where is erica?

I’m glad you all are covering these “facts” about learning. I think you were going to do it earlier in the week but other stories took precedence. People deserve the truth whether or not people see it as bringing the Wright issue up in a bad way.

Tom Cruise is just cucko for coco puffs!

He needs some Ritalin!

Rev. Wright’s ridiculous learning theory doesn’t need to be highlighted. I’m disappointed in CNN for deciding to do a story about it.

Me too, Genevieve M.
I like biography of candidates. I agree.

Jeremiah Wright and Tom Cruise in the same program? HUH?

It takes a special person to be a President.

How is this a story, since when is Wright a developmental psychologist. Why does his opinion need to be “Kept Honest”.

How many of you at the age of 27-28 didn’t have a your own ideas of the world and society and believes? That was the age Sen. Obama was when he first started going to Rev. Wright’s church. So you really believe that he believes the rubish that Rev. Wright spews. Read his book or reseach it for yourself.

i know that there are left brain and right brain people, but I’ve never heard that race is a factor in that.

Oh, I’m so glad you’re doing this story! I was going to do some research…
and I just adore Soledad

I don’t think race has anything to do with how you learn!

I don’t think it matters what race you are in determining how one learns…..I am a white woman who is right-brained (according to my facebook quiz anyways :P). It is just how I learn but I don’t think it has anything to do with my race

Tracy……………Rev Wright was relying on old research..but I will tell you this as a teacher….. There is such a thing as an auditory modality…….it has to do with your hearing… how your brain precieves what you hear..not that you cant hear……… African Americans auditory modalities are more in tune to a certian beat (s) but then again some white people possess the same beat …. Rev Wrights analogy was correct when he spoke about beats…ie the different marching bands…

What black children is she talking about? Not all black students are like that! It is about the individual child.

Is this really the right time to discuss Rev. Wright’s learning theories AC, any mention of this man is bad for Obama in my view.

I do not think learning among color is a product of the brain, perhaps it is a product of experience. What would Jeremiah Wright say about mixed amerians, asians, or latinos. I think it is EXTREMELY ignorant to pit someones abilities in one group based on color, AND THEN to say America is set up to only cater to whites.

no no no no! Race does not have anything to do with the way a child learns. That is just crazy…black and whites, green and purple people…we all learn things the same way!

Culture base or economic base really? It’s a vicious cycle without education they can’t get ahead but without some economic reforms they can’t get education. In poorer homes, what’s the priority books or food?

I think right brain, left brain people learn differently. All races have right, left sided people. So race alone seems suspect.

Smaller class size also makes a huge difference. There is more interaction with the teacher, and students are able to get more help.

learning among color is not a product of the brain, perhaps it is a product of experience. What would Jeremiah Wright say about mixed amerians, asians, or latinos. I think it is EXTREMELY ignorant to pit someones abilities in one group based on color, AND THEN to say America is set up to only cater to whites.

Well sounds like Wright is batting .000

I still think that learning has a lot to do with parental involvement and enviornment. We need to work with our children.

Really nice show as usual! Have a great weekend, Anderson, Erica, and all!

Ok, so where did Rev. Wright get this right brain garbage from anyways? Thanks for giving us the facts. It was very interesting.

There are many cultural differences that do affect children’s styles of learning. I don’t think this is anything new or controversial. That is also why standardized tests have been scrutinized in the past - as they are created from an understanding of white culture. These differences do matter and that’s why some changes have been made since then..

Good night Anderson and Gary! Have a great weekend!

The school sounds like it subscribes to feminist pedagogy which says kids learn best when they feel validated and their words are heard. It’s more collaborative in nature. I spent a semester in my doctoral program playing with this in an independent study. I’ll buy that, but not that African American kids learn differently because of brain structure.

Have a great weekend everyone and hope we get a break from Rev. Wright!

kk, nite all, it has been wonderful.

im so glad tom cruise didnt jump again! lol

The judge is sueing again! He was responsible for losing his own job….and over a pair of pants. Didnt he get his pants back? This guy should not be aloud to preside over anything other than which pants he will wear today…..

the pants judge is back……oy vey

Katherine…..great caption

great show tonight Anderson, have a great weekend all and see everyone Monday night

Night Anderson…have a good weekend take care and
God bless, all.

Good show tonight! Enjoy the weekend Andy!