We are one nation under God!!!
We are all God's children – White, Black, Brown, or Yellow!!!
Finally we can say we are equal in God's eye...

PRAISE GOD! That we are finally maturing as a nation! That our children do not see a man of color......... but A MAN! I lived through the 60's when Civil Rights was just a dream. To see how people have embrace Sen. Obama and even, a woman, Sen. Clinton, is to have HOPE INDEED!

We still have a ways to go, there are still those who judge a person by their color, ethnicity, etc., but we are moving on!

When a citizen sees a candidate distort and lie about himself and his policies and decides he will not vote for him, the candidate's campaign calls it racism. That is not the case at all. People want to trust and believe the person elected to an office. Americans do not believe Senator Obama. Very simple.

Barack is not a member of a minority, ie: african american. I could understand if he came from a legacy of slavery, but he doesn't. Barack's dad came here, voluntarily, from Kenya, met and married a non-black woman and they had Barack.
Did we refer to JFK as the 1st Irish-American president?

We are ALL americans, no matter how or when we got here; hyphenation is just another means of self-imposed discrimination.

The next american' president has my full support.

The issue of race in today's political campaigns and the subject of race in general have to be discussed in the proper context. In far too many instances, race is used for convenience and as a lightning rod. Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice and Clarence Thomas all reached the highest levels of their chosen fields. It's not convenient to discuss them in the context of race and this election since they do not help advance certain agendas. Halle Barry is half white and half black but when she won an Oscar, it wasn't convenient to be anyone other than a woman of color. Barack Obama is also half white and half black, however, it's not convenient at this time for him to be anything but a man of color. While on the subject of race, it was Obama's spirtual advisors who seemed to have the most issues with people of differing colors. It's rather freightening to see men of the cloth articulating racist views. In order for this country to reach its potential, we need to stop using race as a tool for convenience and judge people based upon their character and the company they keep.

Martin Luther King, Jr. dream seems to be finally reaching fruition.

This statement he made seems to be coming true: "where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."

One biracial presidential candidate (from a Kenyan father and white American mother) does not equality in America make. It simply means 17 million people out of 304,270, 541 (5% of the entire US population) decided to vote for him. I'm not that impressed. When voters say they won't vote for him because he's black, we have a long way to go still. When pastors of this candidate play the race card, we have a long way to go still. When the candidate's wife writes a college thesis bubbling with reverse racism (and it's still haunting her years later), we have a long way to go still. I'll admit baby steps were made, but 5% isn't anything huge to write home about and is more of an indication of apathy in America that racial equality.

Commentators and headlines pumped out lines like 'Only in America'. From inside their walls and halls they see an 'it's about time' American achievement as 'an historical event'. NOT
Truth is, ethnic, glass, and rainbow ceilings have been broken for decades in other world democracies.
Just to the north, we have had an Asian woman Governor General, a woman Prime Minister, Aboriginal Cabinet Ministers, an East Indian Premier, and openly gay members reelected over many terms.
Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, Eva, and Bhutto have 'been there, done that.'
The only large democratic organization left in the World to show signs of equal opportunity is the Republican Party of America! What did they have on the slate this time, a dozen white males? (not that there is anything wrong with it!)

Everyone has a bias. Mature people work to prevent those biases from manifesting themselves in their decisions. The "something profound" going on in American society, is that the reasons people make claims of racism and sexism has changed. In my opinion, claims of both racism and sexism are now used as tools to accomplish something.
Racism is often so hidden, it can never be definitely pointed out as obvious by all parties. However, in this campaign racism was blatant. When 90 to 95% of any group vote for a particular candidate there is a bias. I would agree there was racism if 90 to 95% of the white vote went to Clinton. I would agree with sexism if 90 to 95% of either sex voted for that sex candidate. If 90 to 95% of the old veterans with gimp right hands had voted for Bob Dole, I would have said there was an obvious bias. Even in the states where Obama supporters claimed she won because of the "ignorant, poor white redneck racist" vote, she only got 70 to 75% of the white vote.
Obama supporters have claimed racism thoughout this race whenever anyone had a problem with voting for Barack. When, not if, Obama loses in the General Election, Obama supporters will cry racism. The fact is, the man does not have either the experience to be President nor has he voiced an actual plan to accomplish the changes he touts. Right now all I hear is "Hope we can Change." Between now and November, regardless of what Hillary says tomorrow in her speech, Mr. Obama better explain what his plans are and convince me he can do it, or I will be voting for McCain. Roe V Wade, be damned. Being called a racist, be damned.

I think that the majority of America have tried to move on from racism. But there will always be those stragglers who want to live in the past and are afraid to move on. Hopefully this election will stay on the issues and will not be about race.

Cindy...Ga.

Maybe the so called experts haven't noticed we have educated our children and changed? lol

We are the children of the 60's!!

Sine 1998 when both political parties in the USA declared the new economy for the world would be free enterprise based on the 19th century tenets of slave labour, corporate robber barons and deregulation for corporations, human beings are now human capital. The U.S. is full of racism, classism, sexism, and agism. Human capital has no value. Even Obama and other politicians use these "isms" to their advantage.
Obama considers me a white, lower middle class ,old racist because I believe illegal immigration is a economic issue that should have a national debate. I believe neither Obama nor any other politician who wants to legalize 20 million illegals has the guts nor integrity to demand that Mexico treat its citizens humainly and set up a safety net for its people, as should South America. Double standards for Obama and republican free market corporatists who want a 21st century slave labor force for corporate America.
remember folks in the USA there are no elits in our constitutional republic. Their are elites, slavery, and a corporate surremacy in the free market seditionists 21st century capitalists democracy. Save our Republic.

"Experience" I have heard this word repeated over and over from McCain supporters. But what do they mean by "Experience". Do we really want the same "Experience" that we have had for the last 8 years.

The same old "Experience"...Hmmmm, where has it taken us. Let's see, Higher gas prices, higher unemployment, the War, a housing crisis.

I really love this "Experience". More "Experience" if you please!

It takes years and time to heal history. Step by Step, it will arrive, but only until all sides, eliminate how we access eachother.
Which should be on an Individual achievement.
Division, is place in all categories, only to take away from the real meaning of what being oneself is.
This history/current events has shown us, takes unnecessary negative actions against everything/one on this planet.

As an individual from many different heritages, on both sides of my families, I have witness such divisions. I pass for white, which part of me is, but also the hidden races are unseenable. Also, from many different religious beliefs.

Maybe, that is why I have been able achieve my own identity.

When we take away the layers of division, we are all humans!

It's a start

The results of this primary have revealed that african americans are more racist as a whole than white americans. White americans were willing to vote for a candidate of a different color whereas the african americans' "as a whole" voted for someone of their own color. Which has me to believe in fact Obama won this primary bc the majority of african americans did not choose a candidate on their abilities to run this great nation, but rather bc he was of the same race .....dissappointing

Just think - the irony - and another indication of a sea change in U.S. society: Obama would be running against George Allen right now if Allen hadn't done himself in with "macaca."

Blah, Blah, Blah.....most have not had a problem with race in this campaigning.....except the blacks. All Obama did was play the race card to try and get the nomination. Nothing deep, nothing grand, just more manipulation. The only deep thing about it is that Obama has very radical friends like Wright, Pfleger, etc. etc. etc. If I had thought for one minute he was as capable as Hillary to be the President, I would not have hesitated to vote for him.. who cares what color his skin is. He's just not Presidential material.

Jackie, right on. The 60's boomers raised their kids right about race and gender! Still, I always did marvel at my son's middle school and high school "Experience" - which was kids hugging kids of all colors, shapes, and sexual orientation, without rancor, with, really, love.

At the "Senior Talent show" in 2006, the acts were a whole troupe of Indian kids from the school dancing; three Irish girls doing that Riverdance dancing; Latin music; a step dance group...and every act was CELEBRATED by the student body! It sounds corny, but it blew my mind. My high school experience about what constituted "talent" boiled down to (a) the cool kids thinking talent shows were stupid, or (b) the cool kids performing and our having to like it. And in 1959, God forbid should the black kids get up and do anything "black." And there weren't any other "ethnicities" at all.

To Jo Jo in California: We are all equal in God's eyes. You are so right. The problem here is that we have a man running for President who has listened to Wright for 20 years and he just now denounces him when he has to. So, it is not God we are questioning. It is a man who IS a racist and has convinced many Americans that he's not. I think people just prefer not to look at the facts they have heard. And it's not just Wright but a whole lot of radicals who are his friends!

Larry, JFK was constantly refered to as the first Irish president of the US.

America is still very much racially divided and has a long way to go before we will reach racial equality. Just look at the CNN panel that's discussing "Something Deeper is Going On" the panel only consists of one African-American. What Barack has done is to give those in America who wants a new America the hope that it's possible.

I hear some of you saying Obama lied, what did he lie about, and I have never heard him say anything sexist or racist. Please do not tell me about Rv. Wright, Rv Wright's name is not on the ballot running for President and I know a lot of people, pastors and everybody else and so do all of American, say stupid stuff - this is what Obama is trying to change. Please people try to put these divisive things aside, the world is looking at us and hardly anybody in the world is respecting or even like the USA because of these bias things. Wake up American or we will begging China and maybe African for food and water.

I'm hearing some of the panelist saying that McCain too is a picture of change and what those who are supporting change want. What planet are they living on? McCain is the mascot of what many of us who are screaming for change do not want in the 'White House.

Barack is giving us hope of a new America, the dream that your color is who you are but not what defines you. An America where the poor, the in between class and the middle class, the educated and uneducated have a chance of having a better chance of a moving up. An America where the topic of conversation isn't the ridiculousness of the high price of gas. We're not worried so worried about the price of food that we have to chose between food and medicine.

The old, young, gay, all races, colors and beliefs can come together to help make this country a better place.

Barack on the Democratic ticket says there's hope for Change.

As an African-American female, I deal with both racism and sexism. So for some to say that blacks are more racists as a whole than white americans is unbelievable. If you are a person of color, you wake up hoping that someone will judge by the content of your character instead of color, but in reality that is simply not the case. African-americans may appear to be more racists but they and other minorities have to deal with racism on a daily basis. Most white americans do not. Even when Bill was president the very idea that his black secret service men would not get served food in a local restaurant was unbelievable in the 1990s. However, it happened. The white secret service men with Bill got served food and they didn't think anything of it until it was brought their attention. Something as trivial as that still happens to this day. So, I do believe that baby steps are being taken. Otherwise, Barack Obama would not have gotten this far. Frankly, even if Barack Obama loses (which I hope that he will win), he still has won. He has broken through a glass ceiling that has paved the way for other people of color to seek the most powerful job in the world.

Barack is not a member of a minority, ie: african american. I could understand if he came from a legacy of slavery, but he doesn’t. Barack’s dad came here, voluntarily, from Kenya, met and married a non-black woman and they had Barack.

Barack is African-American.

Blah, Blah, Blah…..most have not had a problem with race in this campaigning…..except the blacks. All Obama did was play the race card to try and get the nomination.

Hillary lost. Barack won. Those are the facts... doesn't matter if you don't like the facts.

A post on racism – if racism was dead or dying in our society there would be no need to write about it. Living in Alabama I have already noticed the increasing segregation of the races but its not limited to blacks. It also includes the illegal Mexican population here. I'm not encouraged that racism is even coming close to ending.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

I wonder if it has gotten all that much better or just shifted. In these economically hard times there seems to be a resurgence of a kind of racism that is trying to alleviate frustration/despair and thus projecting hatred on someone different than themselves.

In our day, it is less the African American population than it is the Hispanic population. Listen to all the intellectual arguments over illegal immigrants, most of it is a veiled pramatism that is actually gross prejudice and a lack of generosity.

I do not mean to minimize racism towards African Americans either. I was HORRIFIED recently that a bi-racial family in my home town had to move out of their home because KKK was burned into their lawn.

God help us to love one another!

I am white and an older American woman. I don't know my family tree, nor do I care. I am what, I am. Some place much on color, sex, weight, height, or religion. I don't care about any of that. Who is going to start us down a new path, and we surely need a new path. I put my faith in younger Americans, because they see the world in a new and more connected way. I don't care if the person is green with white dots, we need help and change, that is not going to come from leaders that have become rich at our expense, nor from McCain that acts as if he is mentally not there, angry one moment, a bully the next, and then the buddy to all, and all at the point of starting an administration with a man that can't start a speech with out talking about his time as a prisoner of war,and how he was abused. That was abuse and how has that affected his mind, and lets face it it had to. No one goes through 5 years of torture and confinement with out mental issues. We need young, level minded, intelligent, and a new direction. If it works great, it it doesn't well at least we were willing to try and not stick to the same people and things that have sent us down this road. IGNORANCE – DOING THE SAME THINGS AND EXPECTING A DIFFERENT RESULT.

I believe the Democratic Party will have their work cut out for them in November. I thought this was the party who believed that every vote should count. Not so. Some people got to vote twice while other votes only counted 1/2. My friend wanted to Caucasus in Texas but she said they did not start until after midnight and she just could not stay up that late because she had to go to work the next day.

If the party doesn't want to run the strongest candidate they deserve to loose. If you count the actual electoral votes that each candidate earned, like they will be counted in November, Hillary Clinton would have over 270 which is all that is required to become President!

I have nothing against OBama but Hillary is a symbol of the females in this nation and they have been the most discriminated against in all of our society. It does not matter what race the females in this society come from they are more likely to be abused , paid less, and be passed over for promotion.

I grew up thinking I could do anything my two older brothers could do and a lot of the times I was better. It was not until after I was grown that I realized it really is a man's world. The Courts in some states do not force men to pay child support. In the 60's and the 70's
women of child bearing age were unable to secure loans from a bank in order to buy a home. In 1971 I had a good friend who was dismissed by Bell South because they found out she was pregnant.

When I saw Hillary Clinton and the other Democratic candidates during the debates I knew that she had worked harder and smarter than any of the others in order just to be there. This was the time for women to have the opportunity to show the world that we have what it takes to make responsible decisions. Men have just about run this country into the ground.

Monicruz,

Blacks have always voted for a white candidate because they had no other choice. No wait. They could have just not voted but they did because they fought for this right. Some were hung, beaten and killed just for the right to vote. How dare you make such a stupid comment.

Ann,

You have no facts because Sen. Obama is not racist. He has not lived his life as a racist. You are hiding behind Rev. Wright and we all know it. Rev. Wright didn't invent racism and jim crow. He's only reacting to the reality of it.

Some of you keep holloring about Rev. Wright but you purposely ingnore why he said the things he said. Why? What keeps you from addressing the horrors committed against blacks in America? Why is it so important for you to ignore the FACTS. Rev. Wright was addressing our government.

Those who hide behind Rev. Wright had no intention of voting for Sen. Obama in the first place. Instead of you getting some understanding and then speaking you rush to the Rev. Wright incident. And this tells me a lot about your character.

ANN, shame on you your biggots are showing.

barack is nation-wide! don't hate: congradulate!!!

“Only in America” there has never been a woman with experience and caliber for President, “Only in America” there has never been a black man with experience and caliber for President.
Sexism , Racism, truth is The Obama machine with the internet as their principal tool managed to energize the voters , the bias of the Media against Hillary and The Democratic clan whom opposes and are resentful of the Clinton’s and their successful lives dedicated to the American People .

Obama is a mix of black and white a man of not so ample experience but certainly a man of caliber, inspirational and also a convenient truth for the Democratic clan.

Hillary is a dedicated activist for a better America since a young adult, ample experience, great caliber, but....Hillary will be disaster-prone if she join the ticket and disaster-prone if she does not. So Hillary should not play the 2nd commander but just continue as Senator doing a fantastic job and wait to win the Presidency in 2012 when the 3rd "Bush" Presidency is over and America will finaly be ready for real Change, a wonderful woman named HIllary for President

I am amazed at the charges that Obama used race... I did not see race being used by Obama... rather it was used by Hillary even as she played the gender card... just as many of her supporters still do in not wanting to let it go.

I am voting for Obama as long as Hillary is not on the ticket, not because of his race or because if I do not I will be called a racist... I am voting for him because he gives me hope ... not just for the future of the USA, but for a change in the way we conduct ourselves politically and because I believe by his demeanor he will improve our image in the world ... a person who appears to measure his words and is not an angry person.

If Hillary is on the ticket,... he will send me a different message... that he did not mean what he said then I will probably not vote ... he should not pick someone whose image ties him to the past or a woman just to have a woman on the ticket... we are in the postmodern era and authenticity is important. It is also important that we find a better way of treating one another and that should extend to the way we conduct ourselves in politics

There is nothing going on here but the same B.S. .Obama is a racist and trying to cover his tracks. I or my family will not vote for a liar, a hate monger of america. The only people he is fooling are the left wingers who don't mind being called "WHITEY". They are trying to live down their white guilt I suppose. I have no white guilt. My parents were day labors and I picked cotton in a four sack at the age of five years old. I don't owe nobody nothing but the respect that I would want to reeive. The reason the liberals are fooled by him is because they hate america.and I can't figure that out. If I hated this country so much I would pack up and go to france or canada were their is a lot of liberals. Maybe tthey would feel loved then.

If one more person says that Blacks are only voting for Obama because he is Black I'm going to scream! I'm Black and a Republican and I'm not voting for Obama because he is Black. If just Black people deciding to vote can propel a man to be his parties nominee for President of the United States then by that logic Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton would have done much better. And here's another surprise, I would have cut of my right arm before I would have cast my vote for either of them. I'm not even voting for Obama because of his Rock Star campaign and his all most cult like following. I'm voting for Senator Obama because I believe in him...and not ,contrary to what his followers (for lack of a better word) think, the US is not going to suddenly be a better place. The price of gas will not go down, we will not get out of Iraq anytime soon, racism will not be vanquished. Change is difficult and fear of the unknown can be paralyzing. Senator Obama is not part of the "old guard" we've come to know and love. We had no idea what George Bush was going to do once he had taken office...we thought we did, but we were so very wrong. I guess it's once bitten twice shy. Let's not give up an opportunity to see this country at least try to be something better because we're afraid of the unknown. With John McCain and sorry to say (because I honestly like the Senator and I really don't understand this polarizing affect she has on people) to some extent Senator Clinton we will most assuredly get the same wheeling and dealing. It's time for people to step out of there comfort zone and allow something different to happen in this country, it may be for the better...it certainly can be for the worse. We can't deny that the "people" not just Blacks choose him to be their voice. And if he does become President of the United States, as the people we have to always remember that we got him where he is and we have to continue to let out voices be heard as citizens of this country and take him task when we feel that he has gone off course. He strikes me as a intelligent and thoughtful man. He will listen

I have always felt that in this country everyone is created equal. Not just now. People focus more on Obama's skin color that sometimes they forget the message and promise of hope he brings to the political arena. People actually voted for him because of his convictions, his vision and his desire to bring about change in Washington. Even he does not acknowledge that he is the first African American Presidential nominee. Unlike what the media portrays and features him to be, Obama, does not need to remind everyone that he is black and has walked into making history. He feels that it is his message that should be the focus and not his color. If a white man with the same idea and the same conviction and the same passion would come up instead of Obama, people would be voting for that man as well. Truth is, no African American with this potential and with this messageof hope and unity, has ever participated in our political life until now. So it is not his race that is groundbreaking, it is his message that applies to our times.

(Considering your shown is bias I will be shocked if you post my opinion- not really I wouldn’t be shocked but might be impressed) Obamas nomination is not history in the making- it was racially skewed. All the black people voted for him just because he was black and not on his credentials. (Just like the OJ trial- blacks (jurors) found him innocent even though we all new he was guilty.

Early on in the campaign I pointed out that Obama did not carry in his bag the legacy of slavery and this means a .lot. He did not have to interalise all the self-serving gibberish about white man's burden and a sense of inferirity complex. He is the son of a very proud Kenyan and equally proud white American who had the guts to marry an African at a a time when bigotry was the norm. Obama is made of very stern stuff. He could be president anywhere in the world. America is fortunate in having him and if Americans have the wisdom to elect him they will reap the reward. The struggle for racial and gender equality will go on regardless.

I am really puzzled with the Media's obscession with race. Why can't we look at him as an American who has worked hard to get where he is. He is half African American in a biological sense, probably he is by political definition. His mother desrves some recognition. Can we start defining people by their ability, not by their color, race or Religion. It is the American spirit that matters. You don't have to belong to a certain Race, Religion or of certain color. The reason for Obama being popular people see him as an individual who can do the job. American people are beyond race. They have recognized Modern America, they have made a bold statement to the whole World, If an individual is capable of doing the job and is the best, you get the job regardless of who you are. We have always done this in other fields, but we have proved we can do this in politics. I am proud to be an American.

Obama has used the race card both ways. He has divided this country even further. There is nothing "deep" about this shallow inept man. Just because I will not vote for this unqualified candidate does not mean that I have not "evolved." It simply means that I am capable of drawing my own conclusions after looking at all of the facts. Simply put Obama's one year in the US Senate, for which he showed up less than 50% of the time does not qualify him to be the leader of our country.

His lack of character, judgement and foul friends also disqualify him further.

If u were in a life or death situation and there was a person of color ready to help u, would u not accept the help? We r all human, and if confronted by life threatening forces, we would not care what color the package as long as we can be saved. This goes for religion as well. Love each other, people, we r all we have!

the fact that in the Democratic race was contested by one female and the others were male, and she end up being in the top two,that alone should make the women proud, when Rev Jesse Jackson ran as the first Black, he did not win, but he make or open the door for the now Democratic nominee, I have not heard any comment about this on any of the media,

i have been a democrat for 40 years and I will not vote for Obama,
not because he is an African American, but because I cannot vote for someone I do not believe in. He gives great speeches and his
"Yes We Can" is very impressive. His ties with Rev, Wright and Michelle Obama's remarks, "Bitter" remarks, the flag pin and so
on. I have too many doubts in my mind about his patriotisiam.

I feel John McCain is trustworthy and truly believes in america and the
american people and has the experience.

I voted for Hillary in the primaries and I would have voted for her as President, as I feel she is with the people 100% and have proven
to be a fighter in her campaign and would have been a fighter
for the american people. The press have been very bias against
her and it is very sad how they tried to destroy her and President
Clinton.

The secret meeting between Hillary and Barack is no real guess work,
Hillary has to make sure that Barack will accept a proposal, that, he will support some promises made by Bill to those who paid millions for speeches. The trade off is full support to him by she and Bill.

From a world perspective:

The United States of America has for decades gone all over the world to "teach" people how to vote. All votes counted is what they beat down the throats of many a nation. 1/2 Vote? Whoever heard of it?

So therefore Hillary Clinton won this race. This was really set up by the Old Boys of the DNC and blacks are just gullible. And women are just supposed to know their place.

Is this a new format?

Cassandra Bruyns,
Oakville, Ontario.

Why do Sen. Obama have to jump trough theese hoops?He earend the right to even pic his V.P. but people want to choose that too.Nobody putting the pressure for McCain to choose Huckabee as V.P. Mr.Obama played by the rules and now he is being raked over the coals from A to Z. I wonder how Jackie Roberson must have really felt.

i think the time has come to get pass this we are all americans under one nation one god but unfortunley jack i think its to many of the elderly people that cant move on it shouldnt be about race it shouldnt be about race or gender or age it should be about the issuses at hand like the economy mortgage crisis soaring gas prices thats what destroying people not race gender or age i think people shoul use their judgment on voting about the issuses and what canidate will be the best choice to start to fix this mess were in any other judgement is just place ignorance!!!!!!!

All I care about is having a job making enough money to keep my home, raise my kids, buy food, buy my other living necessities, be able to afford enough gas to do these things and by the grace of God be able to retire with health care and soc. security so I don't have to eat dog food.

PLEASE AMERICA, WE NEED A CHANGE. I COULD CARE LESS WHAT HIS RACE IS! JUST DON'T LET THE REPUBLICANS BACK IN!

OBAMA '08

We live in a multi-cultural society and the bar is being raised higher. Racism has become intolerable and people don't want to be classified as racist based on the color of their skin. When intelligect and education is put to good use, then the bar is raised and there is place and time for ignorance.

If we are talking about Obama--nothing deeper is going on. He is all talk.

I will follow Senator Clinton to the Obama camp today, then O is going to have to earn and appreciate Hillary supporters.

I am pretty sure that O would rather eat nails than ingratiate himself to Hillary voters. I just do not think he has got it in him to do it--without making some kind of backhanded sarcastic remark.

I started the primaries out in the Obama camp-even though I voted for Bill Clinton twice. Hillary's expertise and determination won me over.

If Obama mistreats or degrades-or allows anyone to "try" to hang her out to dry over the next few months-he can kiss her 18 million votes good-bye.

United States has always and will continue the concept that if one has 1/1000000000 part black that person is black; therefore, the concept of one of the bloggers that 5% of the population voted for him must also be undertaken that 5% voted for a woman but this United States News is playing the card of the 1st women manuveruing that status; and playing down the milestone reached as that 1st BLACK person with that 5% of the votes.

And that includes CNN.

Obama can start by suggesting that CNN send Jeffery Toobin and Wolf Blitzer to Wilderness Camp.

Over the course of these Primaries I have come to the opinion that Obama is an extraordinary "watcher" and while that is a wonderful quality to have as a President---people who are "watchers" make extraordinary journalist.

No wonder Blitzer, Toobin and King like Obama so much-–he is a pundit-just like them.

Our country deserves more than a watcher and pundit in office.

Oh my! Charlize Theron became a naturalized american in 2007 and now she's being referred to as a South African-American actress.

I think this discussion in itself proves what the UN guy said, that, unlike other countries, we at least are facing up to racism (I'd like to hear from those from many European countries, for instance, where either ignoring it or denial is the more usual response). The fact that the discussion is messy, complex, and at times emotional is a product of racism's ongoing legacy, but also, again, shows that we're trying to come to grips with it.

For those of you, who don't want to acknowledge that Sen. Obama's win is a historic event in the United States, perhaps you don't understand why it’s historic. As an African American woman, I never thought I would live to see the day that a black American would ever win a major primary election for president of our great country. Many of my friends and family thought a Black candidate would be assassinated just like JFK. Blacks like women have fought for their place in society. However Blacks have been hung, beaten, sold and separated from our families, and our women have been raped all in the name of slavery. Blacks remember segregation and the horrors many blacks and the brave white men and women who helped the civil rights movement endured as we fought for civil rights. JFK and Martin Luther King were assassinated because they fought for equal rights. As a result, a Black president was not something Black America could envision. While most of the international world has enjoyed women and minority presidential leaders, it was really just a dream in America.

I for one see this as a historic moment in our history because it is an indication that perhaps Americans are finally willing to embrace and accept an African American or a woman for president. It also means that America is doing a good job teaching their children to be color blind and to judge a person's character. For the first time in my life I have an opportunity to seriously consider voting for an African American for President. I truly understand what Michelle Obama meant when she said this is the first time she's been proud of her country. I am proud of America for finally beginning to mature into a country that is moving toward being color blind. This is a historic moment and a defining moment in our country. Something wonderful is happening and I'm proud to be a part of it. However remember this election is not about Sen. Obama, Sen. Clinton or Sen. McCain. This race is about what's best for the American people and our country. I encourage everyone to vote for the person that you honestly believe will deal with the overwhelming issues facing this country. For me that person is Sen. Obama.

I have to say that I have mixed feelings. On one hand I appreciate Bill Clinton for the good he did for our economy, while he was in the whitehouse. What bothered me about the Clinton's, is their selfishness, the whitewater scandals, questions if someone was killed because of the scandals; the fact that he did absolutely nothing – when a war broke out in Africa. For Hillary, I've never viewed her as a "woman's" activist – until she decided to run for president. I've never heard any views for women's rights. The fact that Hillary supported a most racist Barry Goldwater – who wanted to create an Indian Reservation in Alaska & move all the Native American's to Alaska & take what we have left in the rest of the United States! The Clinton's minimized Martin Luther King's contribution to civil rights! Yet, we all say Bill was a great president?! And, yes – he did many good things in spite of the rest. As I chose Obama, these things still stay in the back of my mind regarding the Clinton's. I have mixed feelings, because I think, if all this can be put aside, what a dynamic team, Obama, Michelle, Bill & Hillary would make! Yet, I consider the poisoneous baggage the Clinton's carry & don't think the two can walk together.

Ginger,

You are so right. I am an African-American living in a time where I could anything I put my mind to. But it just upsets me to know so many try to down play Barack Obama accomplishments. Hey as of right now I would take a new born baby over George W. Bush. You have people like Ann bringing up the Rev. Wright issue to play factor as who Barack really is. Our nation is in serious trouble and all this people could think about is what his pastor has said and done. On June 3, 2008 I called my grandmother who lives in Mississippi to get her taken what had just taken place, she cried over the phone. She said all her never in a million years she would have thought she would witness something as historic as what took place. All I am asking is for people who view him as a liar, racist (lol), and every other factor that has taken place for you to dislike him, please look at the bigger picture. He is a man who wants to take our country in the right direction. Even though I don't support John McCain, never would here down play this mans ability to do what he set out to do. You guys may say that African-Americans are racist because they call most people on their faults, but never would you here them down play a white mans accomplishments, but they don't agree with him.

Just something most of you need to really think about.

Democrats must realize that the only reason Obama won vs Hilliary is that there can only be one winner.....we must look at what took place here...two defining moments in history ....a woman and the other....a man of color....that was a difficult task when dealing with two candidates who are both worthy of being president of these united states of america.... if either were soley running among candidates in separates campaigns ....both would win with ease....but the timing was not on their sides and they both ended up running against each other .....so lets just take this opportunity for Obama to win back the white house and take this country in a direction that will afford all americans .....independents, democrats , and republicans....a better life.....Democrats hear me.....i think a woman needs the opportunity because 46 times men have had their chance so why not a woman.....and we also need to no that color does not lead but the ability to lead is what it takes to run this country and i am so glad that a man of color with now have the opportunity to prove such......YES WE CAN ....America become a better nation by showing our diversity!

The reason it took so long for the Rev. Wright story to come out is because all of the naysayers couldn't find anything that outrageous about Obama. Why dont they find something with Obama speaking like Rev. Wright. Until they do people need to drop that story because frankly Obama supporters don't wont to hear it. We've heard it and we still voted for him.

Why is people making such a big deal about blacks voting for Senator Obama? I have never heard people complain about blacks or any other race for that matter vote for a president before. Why now?

I tried to watch the CNN News at 5PM. I am so turned off by the "Hillary Bashing " , that I am done. Rasial bashing is not acceptable and neither is gender bashing. I am turned off and tuned out.

I think the slogan "All men are treated equal" will be a big test for the Democratic party. Minorities have all ways been loyal voters for the Democratic nominee, now Obama have to beg "white blue collar voters to support him. Not because of his policies, but because of his race. Now we will see what a person of color see about this country.

I get a kick out of the people who hug their Bible and religiously go to church but refuse to accept anyone of color as an equal. If this is any of you readers out there shame on you....................I don't believe Jesus cared about the color of a person's skin............

Why don't u guys print my comment? If Obama has a white mother and a black father why does everyone refer to him as black? Why not refer to him as being white, after all he is just as white as he is black? Because it would not be a true statement. He is not just black or just white he is both. To refer to him as a "black man" seems racist to me.

Why is no one mentioning anyone Black as Obama's running mate? The answer is obvious. While everyone is worried about white working class voters, Black voters are again being taken for granted.

We have come a long way with a long way to go.

This is still a very racist country. Think about it. The black person running for president, with the history of racism this country has, is the one that has to prove he's not racist. This screams how racist this country still is. Also the media keeps on talking about how Obama has a problem with the white voters, but never talked about Clinton having a problem with black voters. The standards were different for him than with any other candidate. Why?

I wouldn't mind seeing John Edwards as V. P. John McCain needs to grab the young crowd if he wants a chance of winning. What are the rules of an austrian-american governor as V. P.? The young crowd also liked Ron Paul. He could also pull alot of democrats, but that would be an odd old duo. I'm voting democrat unless McCain chooses a not-so-republican republican.

In Hillary's speech Saturday she said that in 40 years we have had 7 Republican Presidents and 3 Democrat Presidents. I guess I never thought about it. What's the deal? Do we want to fix this mess by the Republican's or what? Obama 08

I have not been putting up signs on my property. Now that the primaries are over I decided to put up a sign in front of my home. I put out a sign for Charlie Brown running for Congress of the district including El Dorado County, California. He being a Democrat I thought of putting out some of his sighns and also Barack Obama signs. I will be putting out the signs this week. Charlie Browns sign went up yesterday and today it was slashed to shreds. This is very common in this county as it has voted 75% Republican in the past. In the many years I have lived here I have been subjected to acts of Racism on many occasions. I will usually bite the bullet and keep my mouth shut. That is not going to happen this time.
A Mexican American Veteran from California

When the day comes when an individual, no matter what his color, can stand in a room of people who are of a different color, and not feel out of place, or isolated, then the world will have conquered racism.

I live in Barbados a zone of peace in the Caribbean. I am convinced that the present discussion comparing the era of Robert Kennedy's assinnation with Obama's nominations era is a recipe of encouraging the assination of Obama and the discussion should STOP right now . There is so much more that can be discussed about this election.

You may the reason for hurting Obama

As a registered Independent, Hispanic by birth and a U.S. Citizen for the last 30 years, I am more than ready to vote for a Black American that has inspired me and millions of other Americans!
I am tired of the same old politics that McCain offers, I am tired of traveling abroad and being blamed for the stupidity of our government over the war, I am tired of paying $4.00/Gallon of fuel and for this economy.
I have a son that has been in the Navy for the last four years, including seeing active duty in Iraq. Even tough I love him, I don't think that he has the experience to be the next President of the U.S. Without any disrespect, can someone please explain how been a POW and laying on a bed for five years gives you the experience to be the Commander-in-Chief ?

In this election, all the Blacks who never ever registered to vote, came out of hiding in droves to register,and to vote for a man with dark skin. Isn't this racism?
It is amazing, how among all the Democratic candidates for president with much more years in the federal government lose to an unknown candidate with paper thin resume. It did not matter what kind of people he associated with. The candidate is picked for the highest position in the US government. All that mattered was his oration and color of his skin.
"From the frying pan into the oven."

I watched my proud black men hang their heads down as whites shouted in their faces for no other reason tham for amusements. I watch daily as my mother sat in the back seat of a car of the woman she cleaned house for while the dog sat in the front seat, while I stood in the door crying as a child of three or four I first saw this as strange and it has stuck with me all these years. I have lost loved ones to prison because they challenged an bitter white. THe thing of it mine is mild conpared to most my elders you ain't even ready to know their, most can not speak of it, they hold it in shame! Tears flood my eyes as I think about these memories I' m only 45 years. When Obama told you all it took trained ears to hear and understand Rev. Wright he told you the truth, you all thought you were hearing hatred, but in truth you were hearing his PAIN! Those of us in the black community was shocked that whites did not understand this, we felt whites were attacking us ALL of us when they attacked Wright, because we knew the underlying message and reasoning and to say Obama should have left that church and pastor, we took that to mean he had to leave us, because no matter where he goes among blacks he will meet a Rev. Wright our existance is full of them with the same PAINS. Obama had to wait for him to do something really stupid before blacks would understand him denouncing him, he had to otherwise he would be denouncing us as a people, Rev Wright's pains was our pain, it is a part of us. Does this mean we hate whites? Absolutly NOT! Just have our pains acknowledged and dealt with. This game of pretense is the worst insult to us, that is like a knife in the wounds.

You people our a real Joke Obama's hole campain is about race and hate. Hello 20 year' s memeber of a racist chruch. Lets face facts Cnn and media have been unfairly trashing the Clinton's name for months. Its the same old game with Obama , no job skills and no leadership skills. Obama is not ready to lead the White House. We dont care all about the drama with Obama, were voting for a proven leader even if it means John McCain. All this crap about intentions of voting for Obama and putting people down because they talk about the truth and Rev. Wright incident., tells about your character its crap. Go back to your rock's now the show is over folks. Cnn news and the haters won't be back till the fall.

GOD GOD that all i see on here. that why we all in this upset . because people talk like this .and i think it is bad . dont know if there is a god. why do we jude all the time. if there is a god why he is keeping up here.? we are all carzy. the churches are taking are money and giveing it to poeple like Jermiah wrightand rev.michael Pfleger. im not and have not for a long long time.new home new carsans so on . make me sick of all of that bull .

a person who is born of mixed race (black and white) in my eyes is neither black nor white. Reason the love they have for both parents is equal. Why are these kind of person called blacks. The society forces them to disown one of the parents identity. I feel its also a kind of discrimination in its own way. In reality the society has refused to accept that they are an identity of their own. Obama being one of this kind of person will unify the human kind not only in America but all over the world because he's neither black nor white but both.

Here, here! Thank you Ginger. I thought Monicruz was being ignorant in her comment and needed some enligtenment. According to her, if blacks are being racist because we went for an African American candidate, then that means your racist because whites have been going for a white candidate for President which is all ludacris because blacks have been voting white for as long as I can remember.

I just want to say, I'm a black women who initially was going to vote Hillary. Like the rest of the majority, I felt she was the one and she was going to have this nomination in the bag. I knew one day she was going to run and had been waiting. I was like Barack who? But then he hit a cord with me and I changed my mind, didn't mean I disliked Hillary, I just was inspired and wanted a change. Now you may not like him for whatever reason and that's fine, but don't ever call majority of black people being racist because we've been there for America when America wasn't there for us, but we as a people keep moving forward. I know some people are still hostile towards whites and whites are hostile towards blacks. I have no illusions about it, but get some brains before talking about something you have no clue over and shut the hell up! Oh I hate to break it to you, but Barack is getting all types of votes, true the percentage may be greater or smaller in some areas, but the point is, still getting them. You forget that his core supporters are just as hight as Hillary's so stop deluding yourself.

He who wins the Presidency has already been determined
by God himself, Mr Obama for all the talk about change, needs
to realize who really is in charge, he really needs to think about
who is going to be his VP, with all the talk about John Edwards
and trying to put him on the ticket, Mr Obama knows that
he needs Clinton, we all have a skelton or two in our closet
as does Mr Obama, but if he says that he is about the business
of change, to get the GOPS out of the house please put Clinton
on your ticket with her you are unstopable/without her
you are just another african american nominee LOOK
WHAT HAPPEN TO JESSIE JACKSON RAN TWICE
END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS

Obama will succeed if and only if he can convince American voters that he can sucessfully conduct America's international relationships better than Mccain.
This may seem unusual in American politics of late where domestic issues are often what creates a winner.
The domestic race issue, and rekigious bias has moved to the sidelines, but the international aspect of both these is affecting America economically and reputation wise internationally.
These are the driving forces behind obama's success.
Regrds,
Hodgson.

Barack Obama, you are a man of honour. To bring that to the political world is a remarkable feat.

Thank-you for your expressions of kindness and forgiveness.
I wish you all the best in this upcoming challenging campaign against people who need to learn from your example.

The world needs more people like you in it. It is a better place because of you and will continue to get better because of your incredible work with people and your shining example of integrity.

I am truly disappointed that Hillary lost. Not only because she was experienced but also because she truly had brought change. She has worked across the party lines than Obama. He has voted down the party line 100% of the time. How can he really bring change when his campaign is a lie.

THough MAC is not the most youngest candidate, with his experience, his proven record to go against his party and reach across the partisan line, he will do more for us than Obama.

Those who keep saying he is 3rd Bush term will be slapped into reality. If anything history will show that Obama again is lying.

I just hope it is soon, many democrats are believing the koolaide..

Yes. You are right.

Something deeper going on.

If the blacks voted something like 97% for Obama. This can not be because of his proposal.

How do you explain this?

Turning the page on racism will mean not voting for McCain. If he is elected we will not only have 4 more years of GW Bush, but also the country will ride THE "TITANIC". That means our economy will sink. We will go back in time. There will be no "CHANGE" because you can't teach an old dog new tricks. McCain is definitely too OLD. He is ready for the ARCHIVES in the library like the History of the TITANIIC. Furthermore, the guy is a vietnam veteran. Most of those guys have social issues with society.

I see Barack Obama as I see civilizations being evolved. I firmly believe that Unites States' Presidency is in the hands of people who have the will to diminish the existing tensions between racial divsions in the future.

We as a nation, must accelerate boyond those lines and send peaceful signals around the globe.

The Next Strategy.

God prosper America.

Omar

I'm optimistic to see Americans even talking about and dealing with race issues. It's always a hot button issue, and many people seemed content for a long time to just never mention it. Many of the previous comments show some real reflection (of course a few are just coasting on the same ol' spew.) The past 17 mo. have been eye opening.

Here's what I'm thinking: does anyone else out there think it's just creepy to be talking about humans in terms of their "pedigrees." I mean are we sacred beings or just a bunch of race dogs. Who cares where your parents came from? Who cares about skin color?

As far as Barack's "content of character," I've read his books and followed his campaign, and I'm most impressed with his character. This guy's intellectual integrity is incredible. His logic is downright elegant. He's way deeper than Rev. Wright. It's wrong to think about a person who functions on Barack's level as some kind of sponge soaking up every word Wright says. I mean, c'mon.

Racism is a minor issue in America now. What we are dealing with now is selfishness. Reverend Wright was selfish. He had a hard life which made him bitter and antagonistic. But, he is not a racist. He is just stupid and unfortunately, unfiltered. But, he didn’t say “ I hope they come bomb America, I think they deserve it.” What he said is that according to biblical principles “You reap what you sow” and that the America government had interfered in the affairs of other sovereign nations and had suffered because of it. And he was quoting a white senator. He never said that Americans deserved it. We, the people, of America certainly don’t deserve it.
The people who keep calling him racist are also selfish. That statement is so arrogant. Even if he did mean that America deserved it, he is an American. America is made up of huge Black, Hispanic, Asian, Muslim, Jewish, etc., populations in addition to White. If that is indeed what he meant he was talking about all of us, himself included. Some people think they have a lock on being genuine American, now that is racist.
Reverend Wright was solider in addition to being a citizen. He earned the right to express his criticisms of those who sent him to war. But, what, when, and how he said it was Guinness Book of World Records stupid. That crap has now place on the pulpit.

I don't think JFK was not the first Irish president he was the first Catholic president. Catholics have there own problems with the bigots.

JC wrote Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice and Clarence Thomas had all made to the top of the fields they choose. He is correct but they been called to 'white' by some of Obama supporters so they must not count as true African-Americans

Ginger: There have been many black candidates on local, state and national elections. Several have tried to run for the presidency from both parties before. If your not voting for them it not others fault.

So we know that most of African-Americans are voting for Obama because he is African. They want him to fix all their problems at the local level when they should have been doing that themselves. They are just bigoted as their counter parts.

The USA has worked hard to advance all ethic groups and this debate done nothing.

In your profile of Obama, you forgot to mention he sat in Trinity
Church for over 20 years. This has been your reporting throughout
the campaign. For the first time in my adult life I will vote Republican
and also watch Fox news.

Sherry, Sounds as if you, like you said about McCain, have gone thru five years of torture and confinement and has left you mentally defieceint , girl you need to "wake up and smell the coffee". I'm an older white female and it doesn't take a so-called political ex-pert to figure out what Barack HUSSEIN O'Bama is all about. I think he is a black racist Muslim hiding behind Christianity until he can get into power, then his true colors [pardon the pun] will start coming out and Lord have mercy on us all !!!!! The man scares me , I'm not a fan of Hillary either and once said if she ever ran for office I'd vote for the devil before I' ever vote for her , little did I know how soon that comment would be tested, needless to say I would more then happy to vote for her over him. So since I have no other choice it will have to be McCain.

I was pro Hillary –Now McCain all the way

I find it difficult to understand, that as people who claim to be leaders of the world, we cannot rise above our selves and our past. I have yet to hear, read or find any real issues with Barack Obama. Other than some old whitemen and young ones too. Making themselves and their father a promise that a black man would neither be president. Then black folks are still shock that he has made it this far. They are now moving from shock to fear for his life. I urge you all, to look beyond the content of your individual skin and biases. Stop doing because you all told, but because you are willing to learn.
Good Day.

I am simply amazed by some of the arguments used to support to choice of Barrack Obama as the Democratic Candidate. Certainly it's wonderful that people in our nation are showing signs of FINALLY becoming "color blind." The atrosicities committed to the members of the Black community over the years are unforgivable and inexcusable. But the issue of Gender Bias is clearly alive and well. Perhaps tackling both these issues at the same time were far too difficult to overcome and the powers to be decided it would far less lethal to have the Women wait for another chance, than to try and convince the African American Community that their choice was not racially motivated. Besides "power" means far more to a group's ego, than is the color of the man's skin who represents them. Progress on one hand and same old story on the other. Now I know where the saying of "can't win 'em all", came from.

I watched your report on Obama and I'm still trying to figure out how he chose the black world? Look at him he was born that way regardless of where he was educated or decides to work he will always be looked at as a black man.

So bases on your report if he did not choose the "African American" world you would not call him the first black democratic presidential nominee? So I guess the white gentleman that graduated from Morehouse is now black because of his choice of schools?

I bet he can get a cab!!!

Ridiculous he can no more choose his perceived race then I can.

I am sickenned by all this Obama-messiah bull. This is a Saul Alinsky disciple, and a good Communist elitist, at that. My family and I will never vote for Dumbo. His ears are too big, and he is too ugly.
Worst of all, his elitist, arrogant manner is what is most offensive of his. In his book he reveals himself as a racist, with a deep inferiority complex.
I guess if I had to look at myself in the mirror, and see what he sees, I'd feel the same way.

My comment is as "moderated " as it can be. You leftist-fascists will only let through what is convenient to your agenda.

Why does CNN and the rest of the media keep referring to Barack Obama as an African American or "Black" Presidential Candidate? Senator Obama is as white as he is black and grew up among a predominantly Asian populace in Hawaii. This is a man who understands the hopes and fears of people from each of these cultures and sees the commonality in us rather than our differences.

Enough already. Stop feeding those who cling to the ideas which keep people apart. Please use your leadership in mass media to start pointing out the fact that Senator Obama is a MAN. An American man who has a dream of a future for people of all backgrounds.

With your help to send this message, you can help make our world a better place for all mankind.