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President Obama Spurred by MLK's Legacy
It was more than fitting that President Obama’s second inauguration fell on the national day of celebration for Martin Luther King Jr., Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes at his blog. After all, he says, Obama knows that King is a big reason for his political success. … Then Democratic presidential candidate Obama first publicly expressed deep…
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What About Executive Orders to Curb Gun Violence?
In a piece for the Huffington Post, Earl Ofari Hutchinson explains the benefits and complications of such an approach, but ultimately he concludes that the ball is in Congress’ court. Dozens of Democratic lawmakers implored President Obama to simply issue executive orders toughening gun curbs. They made their impassioned plea three years before the horrific…
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Tea Party Now a Huge GOP Liability
Writing at his blog, Earl Ofari Hutchinson distills the challenges that lie ahead for the Tea Party in the face of the resignation of South Carolina’s Jim DeMint from the Senate so close on the heels of Dick Armey’s departure from a Tea Party group. The resignation of South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint from the…
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Maybe We Weren't Conservative Enough?
With Mitt Romney’s loss, there has been a firestorm of finger-pointing among the GOP as to what happened and who or what caused the Democratic win. And in that swirl, many Republican pundits feel that their party just wasn’t focused enough on extreme right ideas, writes Earl Ofari Hutchinson in the Huffington Post — and…
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President Obama Is Our Only Choice
Earl Ofari Hutchinson makes the case at the Huffington Post that President Obama has accomplished his task with skill, dignity and grace. In 40-plus years of political observing, analysis, watching, and of course voting, I have never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate. I have zealously maintained the hard firewall that I believe should exist between…
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Can Romney Win With Just White Votes?
In a piece for the Huffington Post, Earl Ofari Hutchinson breaks down the racial backdrop to the GOP candidate’s presidential race. Former Florida governor Jeb Bush, GOP political guru Karl Rove, and the parade of Hispanic and black speakers at the Republican National Convention either said or were testament to one belief and that’s GOP…
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Romney Poses Greatest Danger to the Supreme Court
The justices Mitt Romney will chose if elected president will not be protective of civil rights, civil liberties or fairness, Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes at the Huffington Post. GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney recently publicly mused about who his likely cabinet picks would be if elected. But conveniently he was tight-lipped about the one institution…
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Dump-Biden Talk Is Just That: Talk
In a blog entry at the Huffington Post, Earl Ofari Hutchinson takes a contrarian view of the vice president’s so-called gaffes, calling them well-scripted messages designed to convey the president’s politically advantageous policy stances. Hillary Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines turned faux rapper when he thumped out a rhythmic message to the press vehemently denying that…
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Will the Supreme Court Throttle Health Care Act?
As the U.S. Supreme Court decides the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, author and political analyst Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes at the Huffington Post that those on the front lines of the American health care crisis — uninsured blacks and Latinos — are likely to face devastating repercussions if the reform law is overturned.…
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The GOP's New Ploy: Saying Obama Disses White Workers
In a blog entry at EURweb, Earl Ofari Hutchinson writes that President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is being hammered by ultraconservatives who are painting him as a job killer for white workers. He urges the Obama campaign to respond appropriately. *The new ploy among ultra-conservatives, right wing talk show jocks, on their websites, and blogs…
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