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THE 4TH OF JULY weekend is nearly here. I don't know about you, but I have mixed emotions about this holiday.
AS MUCH AS I enjoy a good Obama-bash, I have to disagree with you on this one. Given your penchant for calling me idealistic and naïve about therealpolitik of presidential campaigns, I'm surprised that you're tripping about UnityFest 2008.
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Posted By:
Bayani at 06/12/2008 7:14:22 PM
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This toothy, old fool would have been no more than a saleswoman had it not been for the condescending, crumb-distributing democrats. She got her crumb and by golly, she is protecting it. That is why she backs Hillary. It is not based on principles, it is based on: "this is the best thing that I ever got, so I am keeping it." Thank God the younger Blacks are self-respecting and would not take any crumbs. Mr. Obama and his followers are here to take the entire machinery. Something this fawning, sychopantic, Black woman would never understand. -
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gennie007 at 06/01/2008 4:05:35 PM
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I'm always suprised that we still have the crab mentally. We are the only nationality that does support it's own. hillary has brought the race issue to the for front. Was must the rules change with black americans.? the voting people of cleveland should be working on her defeat, from this day forward. You can get my money to help.!!!! -
Posted By:
Jorli at 05/25/2008 10:27:57 AM
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Any minority still supporting the race baiting hillary is obviously oppressed. First of all, I at one time adored the Clintons, despite the slick ways, but it was more Bill I adored and less of hillary because she seemed cold. When it became clear she released the Rev. Wright tapes, it became clear how ruthless and scary she was. Apparently, hillary feels the White House belongs to her. she seems to think its her turn. she talks about the will of the voters, yet she wants to overturn that will. It is obvious a lot of people just do not support her. Why can't she see that? Because she doesn't care too. she thinks she deserves the WH. but, as it has become clearer she cannot win the WH, she has stooped to pretending she is just fighting because she believes she is the better choice, when in fact she is deliberately destroying the Democratic party, race baiting, and helping her friend, John McCain win in November. So, Ms. Tubbs can rmain a Clinton supporter, but we will remember her and all politicians who stood by and watched Hillary destroy the Democrats and let the Republicans destroy the country. -
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adept2u at 05/13/2008 8:20:52 PM
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It is an insult that our politicians will not represent our interest. Hillary Clinton has with her campaign shown her disdain for the achievements of African Americans. She could have easily included us in her coalition. It was a calculated political decision that she didn't. I look forward to donating to your next Democratic rival. -
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Shadow at 03/12/2008 11:50:19 PM
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Can somebody please help me was it not the Clinton Administration that got the three stikes and your out for felonies. This loack up a great precentage of AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN. Please some one help me with this. Did not they kick people off of welfare to go work for WALMART where there was a shortage in the labor pool for these types of jobs. Please help me!!!! -
Posted By:
Moxie_Nouveaux at 03/05/2008 9:28:31 AM
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All this rhetoric is truly sad, disheartening, and ridiculous! I'm seriously considering NOT voting at all because I don't trust ANY of the candidates, black, white, male, or female. I don't like Obama anymore, I don't like Clinton anymore, and I definitely can't stand McCain. It's the same old tired junk from politicians every four years, and you all fall for it everytime! They say what you want them to say. And the last time I checked, I thought any U.S. citizen had the right to vote for whoever they choose. The superdelegate issue aside, who are you all to tell someone which person to vote for as a private citizen?!
Years ago, I used to be excited about voting and felt like I had a voice. Now things have gotten a lot worse -- voting problems across the country, death threats for your own personal views, just plain ignorance all around, and I'm sick and tired of all of it and will not have any part in it!!!!!!! If you all want to take what politicians say at face value instead of demanding more out of them, like hearing actual solutions to the issues at hand instead of just talk, you go right ahead. Everyone keeps going on and on about wanting change. You may get it in the form of a person's race or gender, but that's about it. From thereon, it'll be the same old format once in office. -
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Princessxblessing at 03/04/2008 5:19:42 PM
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I'm sure you are going against many of your constituants though. -
Posted By:
CINNALOCKS at 03/04/2008 2:44:59 PM
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Rep Tubbs-Jones is the ultimate status quo politician. She has so much vested in the old way, she had better stick with Hillary. This is not about character this is about what she can gain. Wash my hand.... I will wash yours politics.....and the beat goes on......I surely hope not. -
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domdella at 03/04/2008 11:23:19 AM
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all i hear on here is one-sided answers...there was one women who supported obama and also gave hiliary her props too....there are too many divisions in this country....i am a obama supporter....i am black...i think the fact that he is a black man running for office, is probably one of the most historical times of our generation and generations too come.......we finally are on top as race after being behind for centuries....but thats not my point i just wanted to throw that out there....obama supporters and hiliary supporters.....if either candidate doesn't win....the other candidate is still better than john mccain and the old politics that have brought this country to its knees....even tho i am a STRONG obama supporter....if he doesn't get the candidacy hiliary is my second choice...all of us democrats need to be united in saying F*** the republicans....thats the main point -
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domdella at 03/04/2008 11:12:44 AM
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i always here one-sided answers on these forums...so heres is my one sided answer..hilliary or barack....i'm a barack supporter...the fact that he is black and he will be the first black president opens the doors for brothas across the nation....and no longer will we be looked at as the underdog....cuz we run the country....but thats not the point i want to point out....the fact that we as democrats have came out of the wood works to assure we will not be spending another 8 years in reganomics, or bush policies is astounding.....i hope that everyone here undestands the main issue as a democrat....if barack doesn't get the presidency i don't have a problem voting for hiliary clinton....her policies are pretty much the same as his....and america will still be going in the right direction....maybe not as united but still entirely better than mccain...or any republican can offer.....thats the main issue.....that we as democrats stick together despite what we want or feel.....any democrat is better than any republican any day in my book..... -
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jwinston at 03/04/2008 7:02:59 AM
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Rep Stephanie Tubbs Jones is sadly out of step with history. Rev. Jesse Jackson says 'It ought not be that difficult to convince a slave that freedom ought to be his highest priority'. We (African Americans) should never apologize or try and explain away our commitment to self determination and thus validate our own inferiority.
Please redeem yourself Mdme. Congresswoman. Get in step with your historicity. Our children are waatching!! -
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AdireM at 03/04/2008 6:27:52 AM
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I must say that I am more than a little annoyed by the assertion by Hillary fans that because I support Barack Obama and happen to be black that, that I have voted for him merely because we share the same race. What an ignorant load of nonsense. We owe it to ourselves to not engage in such belittling of character. If anyone had bothered to ask my reasons for supporting Barack, it boils down to policy and character. Anyone capable of reading would understand that he has been in politics as a legislator for a longer period of time than Hillary Clinton. He has passed more substantial legislation [Lugar-Obama, Coburn-Obama, etc on securing loose nuclear weapons and ethics reform, as well as legislation to help returning veterans and victms of hurricane Katrina. More important to me, however, is character. Barack Obama has demonstrated that he is a man of character. Hillary Clinton has a list of transgressions of character too lenghty to address here. This was not a difficult choice for me but nor was it based entirely on race. Am I as proud as any ethnic group would be to see one of my own elected you bet, as I am sure Italians felt about Giuliani and Mormons felt about Romney but please do not reduce my thinking process to race. -
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AdireM at 03/04/2008 6:19:10 AM
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I must say that I am more than a little annoyed by the assertion by Hillary fans that because I support Barack Obama and happen to be black that, that I have voted for him merely because we share the same race. What an ignorant load of nonsense. We owe it to ourselves to not engage in such belittling of character. If anyone had bothered to ask my reasons for supporting Barack, it boils down to policy and character. Anyone capable of reading would understand that he has been in politics as a legislator for a longer period of time than Hillary Clinton. He has passed more substantial legislation [Lugar-Obama, Coburn-Obama, etc on securing loose nuclear weapons and ethics reform, as well as legislation to help returning veterans and victms of hurricane Katrina. More important to me, however, is character. Barack Obama has demonstrated that he is a man of character. Hillary Clinton has a list of transgressions of character too lenghty to address here. This was not a difficult choice for me but nor was it based entirely on race. Am I as proud as any ethnic group would be to see one of my own elected you bet, as I am sure Italians felt about Giuliani and Mormons felt about Romney but please do not reduce my thinking process to race. -
Posted By:
shimm59 at 03/04/2008 3:58:43 AM
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You guys forget whitewater already? ;p -
Posted By:
bolefunque at 03/03/2008 11:27:10 PM
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Why would one assume that the only reason that Obama has such strong black support is because he is black. If that is the case how do you explain that until the last couple of months the polls showed that Hillary was leading among blacks. Could it be he has such strong black support due to the racist remarks made by Bill and Hillary and she is now suffering from a "blacklash". Could it be that we believe he is the best candidate just like we overwhelming knew that the Iraq war was a bad idea. Stop selling african-americans short - we are thinking people to. -
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2cworth at 03/03/2008 8:34:43 PM
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I applaud the congresswoman for being loyal. I also support Hillary, even though it'll probably be academic. By the time the primary gets to Indiana, it'll probably be over and I'll vote for B Obama. Hillary's main qualifications are that she has felt the hate and tricks of the right and she's still foolish enough to want the job. She has no experience being president, but she has intimate details of what it takes, having been there for 8 years. If we think that S.C. was race baiting, that was child's play compared to what's going to happen if / when B.O. is the candidate. I think that when the politics of fear kick in that whites will desert B.O. at a rate similar to the rate that blacks have deserted Hillary. Hopefully it's a new day and my instincts are wrong. -
Posted By:
Laureate at 03/03/2008 8:22:38 PM
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I cannot believe my eyes! Did this site really allow the posting of support for Hillary? My how the wind blows. BTW: Daniel Chapter 7 and Rev 13 say that the antichirst will have great oratorial skills and will deceive the masses with spellbinding speeches. Like the Pied Piper he will lead astray the very elect. I have always believed that Obama is the antichrist-even before this election year. Christians: watch as well as pray. -
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anniemcw at 03/03/2008 4:33:57 PM
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Unfortunately, this piece simply does not convince me to become a Hillary supporter - where is the sound justification that she is "best suited" to become President? Has she been more supportive of African-American interests than Obama? Hasn't she only been an ELECTED OFFICIAL just a few years longer than Obama? Why should her years as a first lady (years without any accountability) count as years of experience? Aren't their policies very similar? I'm an open-minded person and have great respect for leaders such as STJ. I'd love to hear STJ and other leading Hillary supporters answer the hard questions about why Hillary is the best option, rather than provide the public with canned answers. If STJ casts her vote for Hillary based on loyalty, fabulous for her. But for those of us who have never met HRC and probably never will, we needs something more substantive than loyalty to base our choice on. Blind loyalty is what got our nation into trouble in the first place. -
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divajant at 03/03/2008 3:40:17 PM
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I appreciate your loyalty. This is something I pride myself in and it is very important to me with the people I allow into my life. As much as we would not like to include race in this election, that is a total impossiblity. I applaud Senator Obama for not using the race card, and there have been plent of people and organizations trying to get him to use it. It is terribly hard I believe for him not to be supportive to his people right not, but the most important issues are the ones he is standing for right not whether we as a people like it or not there is a much bigger issue at hand. And that the state of our United States as a whole. I believe Senator Obama can start to undo what Bush has visciouly done to our country, it will take more than the Senator's time as president to get us back on track. But I believe he has the foundation on which we can start. -
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rstanner29 at 03/03/2008 10:07:22 AM
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I have read a great deal about some of the black superdelegates pressuring Clinton supporters not to become the person who stands in the way of electing the first black president. I am saddened that they seem to be missing a main point of the dream of Dr. King - that people be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin. Rep. Tubbs is to be comended for having the courage to support the best qualified candidate, regardless of race or gender. -
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lashaun2 at 03/03/2008 9:52:09 AM
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That is the problem. Majority of the black people are voting for Obama because he is black. So what!! I she going to any better than any other white man that has been in the White House. It doesn't really matter who gets in the White House because it is going to take four years to straighten out the mess that Bush done made anyway. Stop looking at the man's race and think about who will do the better job. Vote for who you want but leave race out of the picture. If Obama Or Hillary gets in the chair history will be made. -
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bshomo at 03/03/2008 9:23:31 AM
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Race should never be the only reason a person is voted for. I am an African-American woman and I am not voting for Obama. I support Hillary. It has nothing to do with race. I support her because I feel she is the best for the job. I could care less about what other African-Americans feel. This is my vote and I vote the way I want. I am proud to see an African American male running, but at the end of the day, the decision is mine, popular or unpopular. I am sure there will be some dirty laundry coming out of his closet as well. What about the fact that he was an attorney for a SLUMLORD? Give me a break, He called John Mccain a real politician. Just what is he, he's in the same club. I am sure some deals are being made now. African Americans can yell really loud and degrade people that do not agree with them. Wait until he makes a decision that African Americans do not agree with. The backlash will be just as great as the support he is getting now. -
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someone who cares at 03/03/2008 7:52:47 AM
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You are very wrong to use the "SLAVE MENTALITY" verbage, Mrs Jones has the rights to her own views, if you like OBAMA - OK, but HILLARY was around long before OBAMA was ever mentioned and of course it's great to have a black man running for this position again, but everyone does not like OBAMA, so please leave the mud slinging to the politicans, Let the people just vote your opinion. Thank You -
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someone who cares at 03/03/2008 7:48:40 AM
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I think it is very wrong to use the words "SLAVE MENTALITY" IF YOU DO NOT LIKE "HILLARY" GREAT, but do not attack MRS JONES. Hillary was in the mix way before you even heard of OBAMA, and probably will be there long after, just vote your candidate and leave the attacks to the ploiticians. Thank You -
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phsaf@hotmail.com at 03/02/2008 11:37:58 PM
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We Papua Hahine(Women) Social Action Forum advocate for 'women in leadership' at all levels. We are from Papua New Guinea. We are sticking with Hillary Clinton because Hillary is brave, intelligent and great heart for women all over the world. We were at 1995 UN Women's Conference in Beijing, China were Hilary gave the official opening speech to thousands of women from all over the country. Hilary is Right Woman to be next President of the most powerful nation in the world. Hilary's win, will be the win for freedom for all women all over the world from abuse and violence. Thank you Hilary for your courageous and bold politacal stand. We pray for you and beleive in your leadership. Susan Setae for Papua Hahine -
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honesty at 03/02/2008 11:02:08 PM
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Why should she suypport Obama- Shes a part of NAFTA and Clinton to destroy Cleveland while she smiles at you and says she's serving our interest -
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honesty at 03/02/2008 11:00:49 PM
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Why should she support Obama- she been in office too long on kickbacks while jobs are lost in cleveland!! -
Posted By:
ttf at 03/02/2008 10:38:17 PM
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Am I the only one who noticed Bill Clinton on the news this past week saying that the problem with people elected president is that once they get into the White House "they start believing that _they are somebody_." (emph. Bill's) Did anyone else think he was trying, again, to compare Obama to Jesse Jackson? Does anyone think that loose a cannon is going to sit quietly in the White House and do what he's told for four to eight years? Or that if the spooky "3 AM call" comes that he won't try to muscle his unelected way into the situation room? -
Posted By:
Beignet at 03/02/2008 9:15:50 PM
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I would imagine that if you are that close to HRC that you have more than a friendship or a working relationship. Most likely you have been sucked into or have gone willingly into the corruption of the Clinton machine. Everyone needs to watch this and believe it, and be scared:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7007109937779036019 -
Posted By:
anastasiavonglantal at 03/02/2008 7:45:46 PM
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I met Hillary Clinton when she came through Atlanta. I am absolutely certain she is the candidate for the highest position in government. And I am confident she will run fairly and judiciously.
So, for everyone who thinks they have a claim to deny and rebuke her qualifications by simply posting one liners, I challenge you to do your research on the candidates. This isn???t a ???popularity??? contest or a chance to choose someone of a preferred sex or race; this is real life and real world. The choices we make now will decide if there is a United States to live in freely tomorrow. -
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Jenan at 03/02/2008 7:27:13 PM
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Loyalty is good. But serving the people you represent is better. Integrity and loyalty demand that we support the person best suited to lead. To say that loyalty to Mrs. Clinton is your reason for continuing to support her is a reason that is just not good enough for the position you hold.
Jenan, Florida -
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packerfan at 03/02/2008 6:45:51 PM
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I have supported Mrs. Clinton since way before she declared her candidacy. I admire her as a woman, mother, wife and senator. The first time I heard Mr. Obama speak I was in awe; but then I realized that he was an incredible speaker and that was all I knew or know of him. I admire and respect his campaign but I like Rep. Jones believe that Sen. Clinton is the best qualified and best suited to stop Sen. McCain and become our next president. I want a woman to clean up the mess in the White House.
"PROUD TO BE A DEMOCRATE NOW MORE THAN EVER"
"BACKING HILLARY"
WOMAN AIR FORCE VETERAN -
Posted By:
trock at 03/02/2008 6:40:08 PM
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At least someone is standing by there word. You go Girl! No flip flopping here!! -
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Patricia at 03/02/2008 5:59:53 PM
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Ms. Jones has stolen my heart since I saw her during the Black Caucus. I also saw her commenting after the debate in Cleveland. I tip my hat for someone who is loyal, since it is a characteristic that is not seen too much these times and days.
I have read numerous postings of people jumping ship. As Ms. Jones said and I repeat:
Many people do not understand what it means to truly support a candidate. It is more than a bumper sticker, or a yard sign, or even attending a campaign event. By supporting a candidate, you are making a commitment to that candidate.
Such is how I think about it and I have made a commitment too to support Hillary Clinton till the very end, a long time ago.
Ms. Jones I am so proud of you. You are unique and deserve a statute for your principles.
I am convinced that you will be remembered as a strong woman who did not bow out when the going got tough!
God bless you!
A woman -
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denison05 at 03/02/2008 4:42:05 PM
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I interned in STJ's office. I am not from her district or from Cleveland or a friend or related to her in any way at all. Let me just say, that as a person, she truly cares about her constituents, her country and about those whom she legislates on behalf of. She speaks from the heart and from the gut at the same time. She is respected by her Republican and Democratic colleagues alike. She serves on Ways and Means, the most respected committee in the House of Reps. It's hard to read all of these really personal nasty and especially racially directed comments on these boards. Look, we're all democrats...whether you support Hill or Barack. I give her credit for sticking by her guns, why can't when you disagree with her, do it on her beliefs and sink to this ugly racial low? Thanks. -
Posted By:
Hope and change at 03/02/2008 4:30:23 PM
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I just would hope that they hold her to the will of the people's vote in Cleveland, rather that is for Barack or Hillary, and as polls show at least in her demographic strong for Barack, I agree she is the perfect house pet for the Clintons if they do get in the White House. -
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I/will/vote/for/the/best at 03/02/2008 3:41:25 PM
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I am proud of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones. She is smart enough to vote for the best candidate to be our President. She is not voting on who is the most popular. You Obama supporters don???t even know what kind of person you are voting for. When Obama???s own supporter goes on Hardball to represent him and he himself was unable to come up with 1 thing Obama has accomplished, that said it all. All you are either voting for Obama cause you don???t like Hillary or because he is black. The fact is the facts, before the Obama campaign turned Hillary???s words around on the Comment of Dr. King, Hillary had many blacks supporting her. But you got so easily fooled, It was the Obama campaign that turned Hillary???s words around. She never disrespected Dr. King. She was just bringing to light that if it wasn???t for President Johnson passing a law to make all African Americans citizens, Dr. King never would have been able to pass the Civil Rights Movement because he would not have been a legal citizen. You could read this for yourself. Hillary never said anything that was wrong. The Obama campaign saw the perfect opportunity to make it seem like Hillary was disrespecting Dr. King, when is fact she was bringing out a true fact that Obama had failed to mention. You Obama supporters all make up your own conclusions based on what other people say. Do the right thing and research before you comment cause all you do is look ignorant. -
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Mil at 03/02/2008 3:38:37 PM
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I have just one question to ask, why Rep Tubbs would you give your word before examining all the facts? -
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Ms.Martin at 03/02/2008 3:07:45 PM
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Commenters be wise. This could be an attempt to gather statements and twist them to further support her position that she's being threatened and in turn will be used to ignite the emotions while using race and encourage the electorate in Ohio to vote for Hillary. This could be yet another desparate ploy that Ms. Jones-Tubbs is participating in for her friend! -
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Ms.Martin at 03/02/2008 3:04:17 PM
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Merc, I suggest you arm yourself with some factual information before you attempt to defend a position without viture. That repeated position that she is her friend is not a strong enough argument! -
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ejerod@hotmail.com at 03/02/2008 2:36:46 PM
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While I admire Rep. Tubbs keeping her word I find it also a bit silly to use that as the reason she is sticking with Hillary. Once one takes public office they have a sworn duty to their constitueny and their will. Note I said their will, not what the public official 'thinks is best" for the people they represent.
One of the reasons people have a real problem with Hillary can be seen in the defensive position she has put forth over her vote on the Iraq war. Every other Dem in the race that voted for the war acknowledged that they were wrong to support the legislation to invade Iraq and apologized to the people for not listening to the people's will. Hillary on the other hand did everything but acknowledge her mistake ( up until the last debate that is when Tim Russert gave her an out) and apologize to the American people.
We have had 8 years of a President and 6 years of a congress that has ignored the will of the people. It doesn't bode well for her to stick to her guns about her vote because her "handlers" think it will make her look weak as a "commander in chief."
Her handlers have mishandled her and she has been lied to. True judgement doesn't mean one is 'always right." Judgement also entails one being able to humble themselves if they find that they are wrong, apologizing for their mistake and then working for ways to correct their mistake.
So it isn't that America wants to blame her forever for her vote on Iraq. Biden, and others voted the same way she did. But what we as American's cannot tolerate is arrogant, uncompromising, "stick to your guns and the rest of the world be damned" attitudes in our leaders. We have that already in George Bush.
So it has nothing to do with race or gender. It has to do with knowing that we will have leaders who abide by the Constitution and will represent the will of the people, not their own will.
I find that the Representative has shown why she is finding herself alone. She said she is supporting the candidate "SHE THINKS" will represent the issues of the people. Wrong my dear Representative. It is your job to support the will of the people period. Not what YOU THINK. You gave up the right to vote as you think when you decided to represent the people in your district.
Again it's admirable to keep one's word and "go down with the ship" to show loyalty. But there is absolutely no dishonor in the captain of the ship saving their own life once they are assured that all the passengers are safe in the life boats. -
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masquerade5050 at 03/02/2008 2:35:23 PM
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My posting is in response to the ignorant comment that I just read from "bolefunque" posted today. Your appalling and racist words referring to Tubbs Jones as a "freed slave" with allegiance to Clinton is absolutley ridiculous and myopic. In fact, your racist posting is a blatant contradiction to what supporters believe Obama represents. I APPLAUD Congresswoman Tubbs Jones for standing up for what she believes. Hillary is a visionary and an intelligent and experienced candidate and I am voting for her because I also believe she will make a great President and that it is in the best interest of our country. Furthermore, how ignorant of you to say that she cares nothing about her "community". Why does the fact that she is African American take precedence over the fact that she is an intellingent "woman"? Hillary is by far the candidate for women. If all women took the time to actually read her issues posted on her website they will learn that she will make a difference for woman in this patriarchial country that we live in. This is not just about putting a black president into office. Hillary has proven that she is the more qualified candidate, and the fact that she is a woman sensitive to women's issues only makes her the smart choice--for women especially. Obviously, this country is threatened by the notion of having a female President. Congresswoman Tubbs Jones is brave, smart, and a progressive thinker, and I am thrilled that she is standing by Hillary!!!! -
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ejerod@hotmail.com at 03/02/2008 2:19:58 PM
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I do admire Rep. Jones integrity with keeping her word. It's akin to the Captain going down with the ship. But I think that once all the passengers are safely in the lifeboats, there is no dishonor in the captain of the ship saving his own life as well. I think that too often we buy into stereotypes of what loyalty and judgement means. Judgement don't just mean being right all the time. Judgement also means that if one finds out over time that one has made the wrong decision, as in Sen. Clinton's vote on Iraq, one has the humility and the courage to admit one was wrong ,ask forgiveness, then move to the path that is right.
I don't think anyone faults Sen Clinton for voting wrong on Iraq, what people hold against her is her inability (until the last debate ) to admit a mistake and say she was wrong. It reminds us too much of Bush and his inability to admit Iraq was a mistake in spite of every poll in the omniverse showing that, not only the American people, but the entire world saw Iraq as one of the biggest blunders in world history.
If she can't admit she is wrong on a vote that has changed history, what makes anyone think she will admit she is wrong on any policy she may want to support or initiate even if that policy creates more problems than it solves?
Again I commend Rep Tubbs on her keeping her word, but America is looking for real change. Not perfection, but honesty, integrity and the ability to admit one's mistakes. That in and of itself is the gale force wind behind Obama's sails. That honesty, intergrity and transparency is what America has endeavored to be since the writing of the Constitution. -
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Fiorella at 03/02/2008 1:49:18 PM
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I am proud of Congresswoman Mrs. Tubbs Jones. Keeping her word she shows her courage and integrity. God bless you Mrs. Tubbs Jones. We need more people like you. -
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Fiorella at 03/02/2008 1:42:18 PM
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I am proud of Congresswoman Mrs.Tubbs Jones. Keeping her word is showing corage and integrity. We need people like you. We trust you. God bless you Mrs. Tubbs Jones. -
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stavy at 03/02/2008 12:48:42 PM
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I support Barack Obama, but I also admire the congress woman's support for Hillary. We should be very careful about demoralizing any leader who support the Clintons. Hilary is not a bad person, infact black America loves Bill Clinton. While majority of black America is supporting Barack, we should not hate on the Clinton supporters, it will defeat the same reason that racial equality and fairness was fought for. Infact Barack will not come this far if not of white support. Lets prove that black America is also tolerant. In the end the superdelegates will make the right decision, but I think it shows great strength to be committed to your support like the congress woman is doing for Hillary. -
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Bayani at 03/02/2008 12:39:15 PM
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This is foolish. From the day that we were forced into slavery, we had dreams and aspirations of one or more of us becoming the President of our nation. Now that this historic event is upon us, you have misguided, confused people in opposition. In the case of this toothy woman, her oppsition is just plain stupid. -
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toot119 at 03/02/2008 12:14:44 PM
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I commend Rep Tubbs Jones for sticking with Senator Clinton through thick and thin. It shows that she has integrity unlike some of the others who pledged to stick with Hillary and than jumped ship because they said they want to be with a winner. Bravo to Rep Tubbs Jones and if some of these others had the character that she represents the world might be a better place. Well done job Rep Tubbs Jones for sticking to your integrity. Nay to all of you who want her to jump ship because Obama is a Black man. Wake up!! -
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bolefunque at 03/02/2008 9:25:20 AM
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Congresswoman Tubbs Jones reminds me of the freed slave who did not want to leave his masta - because the masta "had been so good to him". She lacks the strength of character to understand that the choice is not about who will be her running buddy but who will lead the country, and not to mention the historical opportunity for her community in Obama's candidacy. We have seen a great number of courageous whites who have longstanding relationships with the Clintons who despite those old friendships have come out for Obama because it is the right thing to do for the country. But they are not burdened with the slave mentality as is Tubbs Jones. I hope the people of Ohio send her packing in 2010 - she is a disgrace. I don't say this simply because of her choice but she has been carrying the Clinton's dirty water. She has appeared on numerous talk shows attempting to belittle Obama and that is not only pro-Hillary but anti-obama. She cares nothing about her community for her this election is simply about what's in it for house n*gg* Tubbs Jones. Shame on you Tubbs Jones. -
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pathways at 03/02/2008 3:31:55 AM
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Ii watched with pride, PBS broadcast of feature on the Black Panthers and the The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. My admiration increase with each passing day as i come to understand what these men gave their lives to. Dr. King told us of this day, When he said "I might not get there with you, but we as a people will reach the PromisedLland". We are there, but ths congresswoman stays tied to a past. But Dr. King dies so that she could have that choice. Judgement is a critical element in leadership and she has made her choice. -
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Ohpuhleezee at 03/01/2008 9:41:03 PM
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"My support was, and still is, based on her consistent support of issues that are important to my constituency"
"By supporting a candidate, you are making a commitment to that candidate. "
"I would hope that my constituents would respect my judgment and my choice to"
"In politics all you have is your word."
"but I made a commitment to her"
When Rep. Jones ran for her position didn't she give her word to her constituents that she would represent them and their interests? Shouldn't she be commited to her constituents first and her political allies second?If she goes against what the majority of her constituents want, she's not representing anyone but herself. She has the opportunity to support the candidate of her choice when she steps into a voting booth and votes as a private citizen. -
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merc18 at 03/01/2008 6:39:04 PM
Comment:
I ADMIRE STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES FOR HER INTEGRITY AND COURAGE TO STICK BY HER WORD AND SUPPORT SEN. CLINTON, HER FRIEND OF MANY YEARS, REGARDLESS OF THE PRESSURE SHE MUST BE ENDURING FROM OBAMA'S SUPPORTERS. BLACK-AMERICANS SHOULD BE PROUD OF THIS GREAT WOMAN. ALTHOUGH, I AM NOT BLACK, SHE IS CERTAINLY MY KIND OF PEOPLE. I AGREE WITH HER. HILLARY IS A GREAT WOMAN, WHO CARES FOR HER COUNTRY, AND ALL OF IT'S PEOPLE. -
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streightdope at 03/01/2008 6:23:20 PM
Comment:
Please,
One thing I can't stand is a teeth smilin' house negroe like Rep. Tubbs......Fact is, if she votes against her constituency and because of it Obama loses, she will suffer the backlash the next time she runs for office........Besides, in politics, there are no permanent friends and there are no permanent enemies...Rep. Tubbs says" in politics, all you have is your word".........Yeah right, the word of teeth smilin' politician huh??? That right there should be the fly in the wine glass........Its a shame that Rep. Tubbs would pick her indensured servitude to massa Hillary, over supporting what could be the biggest history making moment in America................. -
Posted By:
streightdope at 03/01/2008 4:49:20 PM
Comment:
Please,
One thing I can't stand is a teeth smilin' house negroe like Rep. Tubbs......Fact is, if she votes against her constituency and because of it Obama loses, she will suffer the backlash the next time she runs for office........Besides, in politics, there are no permanent friends and there are no permanent enemies...Rep. Tubbs says" in politics, all you have is your word".........Yeah right, the word of teeth smilin' politician huh??? That right there should be the fly in the wine glass........Its a shame that Rep. Tubbs would pick her indensured servitude to massa Hillary, over supporting what could be the biggest history making moment in America................. -
Posted By:
Drambo at 03/01/2008 4:22:04 PM
Comment:
Amen, Rep. Tubbs! What happened to LOYALTY? I also applaud Obama's success, however, I will continue to support Hillary. I truly believe she's the one who will go to work on Day 1 and handle "tough" issues facing this nation. As for one of the comments by 'eminka'...what will you say to your 'daughter' when she asks why you didn't support the first serious WOMAN candidate for the presidency? I am not voting for Hillary because she's a woman, I truly believe she is the strongest and best!-
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karessus at 03/02/2008 5:13:49 PM
Comment:
I hope that work on day 1 is not to help her no good brothers like they did while Bill was president. You people sure have short term memory.
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Posted By:
nawimean at 03/01/2008 3:24:28 PM
Comment:
Nice sentiments. Too bad, everytime you're given a microphone or a national television platform you use it to tear down Sen. Obama instead of lifting up your chosen candidate. I think that is what disgusts me most. Go ahead, support Clinton. Most of us could care less. But the disgusting race-baiting and outright defamatory behavior cannot be forgiven.
You ask black folks to vote for you because you are black. Not based on any particular accomplishment, just your blackness. Now, you are allowing the Clintons to hijack your blackness to do their race-baiting for them. I find this amazing. We are not stupid and you should not play us so cheaply. -
Posted By:
Dirk3rdd at 03/01/2008 1:49:38 PM
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Willa
I see exactly what you mean there are only 16 women serving a U.S. senators and 9 women serving as Governors -- there are so many more black men serving in high office than that. I've seen the light Woman are underrepresented in our nation???s political culture as compared to black men ... O' wait, I just remembered something kind of blatantly freakin??? obvious, there's just one black male senator [Obama] and the one black male governor [Deval Patrick]. Please forget I wrote anything. -
Posted By:
Dirk3rdd at 03/01/2008 1:40:57 PM
Comment:
Willa
I see exactly what you mean there are only 16 women serving a U.S. senators and 9 women serving as Governors -- there are so many more black men serving in high office than that. I've seen the light ... O' wait, I just remembered, there's just Obama and Deval Patrick.
Forget I wrote anything. -
Posted By:
bmooremsu at 03/01/2008 12:43:31 PM
Comment:
I still can' t understand how any self-respecting black person can continue to support Hillary after her race-baiting tactics in South Carolina, ie MLK was a dreamer, it took LBJ to get it done. Along with the fact that she has not denouced the support of Bob Johnson, the founder of BET, but is proud of it. Bob Johnson has probably done more to harm the black community than any klansmen ever did. His network practically invented the "video ho" which promoted misogyny and disrepect towards black women. In addition he profited and promoted the worst aspects of our culture by glamorizing the drug culture, ignorance, and ghetto mentalities. And please dont bring up shows like Teen Summit and BET Nightly News which, while useful, were far outweighed by the other content on his network. BET Uncut anyone? One of few black people in the world who was in a position to help uplift the black community and disprove negative stereotypes through a media outlet, used his position to line his pockets and tear down a people. His promotion of misogyny alone should enough for feminists cry for Hillary to denounce him, but of course they were only black women. To add insult to injury, he had the audacity to invoke Barack's past drug use in a interview like to doesnt have his demons. He probably promoted more drug use through BET than Barack ever did. Right now, Bob Johnson couldn't water my lawn, must less campaign with me from President. -
Posted By:
woodstock96 at 03/01/2008 11:51:35 AM
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Rep.Stephanie Tubbs Jones,Youare a" person of substence" People in Ohio should be proud some one like you representing them.You are my new" Heroine" -
Posted By:
woodstock96 at 03/01/2008 11:37:30 AM
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Rep.TUbbs,You are a person of "substance"People in Ohio should be proud that someone like you representing them.You are my new "Heroine" -
Posted By:
annevilla at 03/01/2008 11:04:06 AM
Comment:
Just the fact that you lowered yourself by referring to Obama in that photo wearing Somali clothing on MSNBC as Obama being "in his native dress" told me all I need to know about you. You are no better than the slime that swarms around the net trying to dupe people into thinking that Obama is a Muslim, and a dangerous one at that. I have no respect for them, and I have no respect for you - and you obviously have no respect for yourself. You are worse than them: you would not only deny Obama his religion, you stooped to try and divest him of his American citizenship! You are a very telling representative of your beloved candidate, which is why we MUST elect Barack Obama.
We need someone in the White House who deals in effective substance, not someone who dirty deals in fluff.
ELECT OBAMA - YES YOU CAN
OUR TIME HAS COME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCQYTu8u7Sg -
Posted By:
kid5rivers at 03/01/2008 8:40:01 AM
Comment:
And Hillary, too, sticks by her original commitment, I assume? You know? The one to send US soldiers to their death in IRAQ?
Hmm! I wonder what Barack Obama's commitment on that issue was? And whether he remains loyal to it?
Shucks! Guess that, for the likes of Rep. Tubb-Jones, we may never know. will we? -
Posted By:
eminka at 02/29/2008 10:31:08 PM
Comment:
I keep coming back to this simple question: What would I say to my daughter when she asks me what I did to support the first electable black candidate ever in the history of these United States of America? I suspect that "In politics all you have is your word" would not quite do it as an answer.-
Posted By:
Patricia at 03/02/2008 6:05:19 PM
Comment:
What you should tell your daughter is that you did not vote on the basis of color and that she should never do that too. You can vote for a person based on his or her accomplishments, track record and abilities. If that person happens to be black all the better!
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Posted By:
Dirk3rdd at 02/29/2008 10:03:10 PM
Comment:
If you had just written: Look, this Obama guy's nice and all but he's an existential threat to the ghettoized black political power structure I, and folks like me benefit from -- whom did you expect me to support.
I think I would have respected that. But the load of equine excrement above, give me break.-
Posted By:
Bayani at 03/02/2008 12:41:41 PM
Comment:
You hit it on the head, it is the "house negro" syndrome all over again.
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Posted By:
Willa at 02/29/2008 6:09:34 PM
Comment:
Thank You Rep Tubbs, You certainly are a strong dependable Represenative. We need more like you. You know since the black man wer given the Federal right to vote in 1870 Black and white women did not receive this right until many strong women worked another 50 years until 1920 to secure equal rights for women. In the last 88 years in the work place women are still suffering. Women are feeling rejected. If 50% of marriages end in divorce statistics tell us the women are usually responsible for the children. There are many single Mothers that do not have the work opportunities that her brother has. Many little girls have not made extremely high aspirations because there is not example that it is possible. We stive for our Nation to make an example to the world. We expect a great nation, United States to not only pick the very best Commander in Chief, but the one that people are assured will carry the burden of presidency with all people matter, not just a few. We want Hillary Clinton to be our next President to reverse all the last bad years and project us into a future that exudes confidence and through her own hard work, attains all our goals.
We TRUST HILLARY! -
Posted By:
cheerjimnast at 02/29/2008 5:25:37 PM
Comment:
I am a born and raised Ohioian, and I have followed Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones political career. She has made many me extremely proud to say I am from Ohio. I stand beside my Representative and back her choice to support a candidate that I also feel is "best suited for the job."
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Posted By:
Tara at 02/29/2008 5:12:51 PM
Comment:
This is the kind of leadership our community does not need. Old guard, pro-Establishment, and self-serving. While she definitely has the right to support her girl, we have a right to do away with this kind of leadership. The Black community has spoken loudly with our votes on what we want and the direction that we want the country to go in. If she can't follow us, perhaps it's time for her to get a job with Hilary. We voted her in and we have a right to vote her out. Any new guard competitors to get this woman out? -
Posted By:
Tara at 02/29/2008 5:07:22 PM
Comment:
It's easy for Hilary to support voting rights because in the past Black folks have supported the Clintons overwhelming. The article seems to be all about Ms. Tubbs JOnes. Hilary nor Bill have done nothing to deserve the black vote. We got welfare reform with no job opportunities, three strikes you're out with no anti-poverty initiative. Bill Clinton has been deemed the most pro-corporate President this country has ever known. His commitment was to Wall Street, not the citizens of this country. I think Stephanie's support of Hilary is all about what she can personally get. The Clintons have proven themselves to be no friends of the Black community nor working people. -
Posted By:
johnnelson at 02/29/2008 3:38:23 PM
Comment:
Your commitment should be to support the best candidate for president. It is truly unbelievable with the history HILLARY brings to the table, you would with a clear conscious support a candidate as divisive as Clinton. Do you think her negatives are through the roof for no reason. Just look at the facts.Hillary Clinton and John McCain both are perfect examples of what is wrong with Washington.As a life long republican, I Just feel Barack Obama will bring the needed change to Washington and provide the leadership I believe this country so desperately needs. We need someone who can get something done instead of going back to the same partisan politics of the past.-
Posted By:
merc18 at 03/01/2008 7:31:24 PM
Comment:
SHE IS SUPPORTING WHO, ALTHOUGH, SHE IS NOT SUPPORTING THE SAME CANDIDATE THAT YOU ARE, SHE IN HER HEART BELIEVES ISHE IS THE BEST CANDIDATE, AND BECAUSE SHE KNOWS HER FOR MANY YEARS, AND NOT BECAUSE SHE SHARES THE SAME RACE. MY HAT GOES OFF TO YOU, MS JONES. -
Posted By:
merc18 at 03/01/2008 7:19:45 PM
Comment:
BLAH, BLAH, BLAH-
Posted By:
janinedm at 03/02/2008 9:32:20 PM
Comment:
Somewhere on your keyboard, there is a button that says "Caps Lock." Please press this button to turn your Caps Lock off. THANK YOU!!1!!!1! -
Posted By:
ejerod@hotmail.com at 03/02/2008 2:45:27 PM
Comment:
Merc18 may I ask what is the highest level of education you have completed? Not to be funny or sarcastic, but just curious.
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Posted By:
democracy8888 at 02/29/2008 3:08:40 PM
Comment:
I am from Cleveland and used to admire STJ. Unfortunately, her behavior on national television recently in defense of Hillary and on the attack against Obama has disillusioned me toward her. Yes, I realize that as national co-chair of the HRC campaign she has to be somewhat of a hack in defense of the campaign. But, she has often been obnoxious and arrogant on tv, defending the racial (racist?) politics of the Clinton camp. And, when she claimed she had no problem with Obama wearing his native garb in the smear photo the Clinton campaign sent out. Uhhh... it was Somali garb, not Kenyan. But, apparently for STJ, all those African clothes look alike... (smile) -
Posted By:
ALove at 02/29/2008 2:42:10 PM
Comment:
I am a firm beleiever in your word is your bond. A Superdelegate has two votes. One as a private citizen. The Superdelegate vote should represent the concerns and interest of the community and should not be pledged before the community has voiced their concerns and interest. With much Respect,This is not representative this is dictatory. -
Posted By:
ALove at 02/29/2008 2:33:55 PM
Comment:
I am a firm believer in "your word is your bond". A Superdelegate has two votes, your personal (one person one vote), then your vote as a representative of the community which should not be pledged before your community has voiced their concerns and interest, which your are elected to represent. -
Posted By:
bwgdallas at 02/29/2008 1:58:21 PM
Comment:
Ms. Tubbs Jones, Awesome words. I will be voting for Hillary Tuesday here in Texas. I truly hope she wins here and the nomination. I too, am excited by the peoplewho are becoming excited by politics. If only these folks had become so 4 or 8 years ago we may not have had the mess that is W. Hillary 2008, but I will fully support Mr. Obama should he prevail. B. Garcia Dallas -
Posted By:
karessus at 02/29/2008 1:52:49 PM
Comment:
It is bad that black people have to work twice as hard to get a fraction of the success that white people are given. Now the black people who has made it can't support another brother or sister who is worthy only confirms that we can't get ahead because we don't work or support each other. I hope for success like yours or even better Rep. Tubbs but I will use my success to help everybody without compromise. -
Posted By:
ksilver at 02/29/2008 1:48:28 PM
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Finally, someone with guts. It makes my day -
Posted By:
karessus at 02/29/2008 1:45:08 PM
Comment:
I appreciate Rep Tubbs commitment and loyalty. But, the African American community has not had someone like Obama to run for president who not only speaks to us but to everyone. Which is better, brining people together and keeping them inform or fighting all the time. Open communication goes a long way and all Hillary wants to do is fight. Why didn't she try for universal health care in New York, giving the public the opportunity to see her plan in action. Her tactics is embarassing. Everytime she is asked a question on foreign affairs, it is I I I like no one contributed to her success. As time go by I lose more and more respect for her. I also respect but disagree with all Afro-American politicians and citizen who support her. The problem with black people is we don't stick together even when someone deserves it. I like quality not quantity. I remember the Clinton years and I cannot recall benefiting from anything Hillary claims she did. I am a single parent of 3 kids and I was not qualified to receive any type of assistance unless I quit my job. I didn't make enough to survive but made to much for help. Your 35 years of experience is like a blank page to me. -
Posted By:
williaj03 at 02/29/2008 1:26:36 PM
Comment:
That's just lovely, Rep. Tubbs-Jones. If you really do believe in Sen. Clinton, then you should continue to campaign for her vigorously. Support her to your heart's content. However, your constituents need answers from you--- they want to know that you won't overturn their will as voters by casting your vote as a Superdelegate for someone they didn't ask for. Because, when you get to the polls on Tuesday, you may vote for whoever you wish, as does everyone else. But, when it's time to act as a Superdelegate, you need to reflect the will of the people as their--GASP--representative. I don't think that's controversial and neither should you. -
Posted By:
Chim at 02/29/2008 1:09:38 PM
Comment:
Commitment is the fruit of substantial experience. Senator Hillary Clinton has proven to be the best friend and co-worker on behalf of children, women, and the middle class. She has been tested by time. She has remained faithful to her calling. It is not a surprise that Rep. Stephanie T