Category: Politics and Elections

John Lewis will cast Super Delegate for Barack Obama at Denver Convention

John Lewis will cast Super Delegate for Barack Obama at Denver Convention

The above picture of Sen. Hillary Clinton and Rep. John Lewis was taken on October 12, 2007 when Lewis endorsed Clinton to be the Democratic nominee for President. She’s probably not smiling so hard today with the news that Lewis has decided to cast his superdelegate vote for Obama at...

Another college tragedy, school dealing with effects of more campus gun violence

Another college tragedy, school dealing with effects of more campus gun violence

This morning America is dealing with another shooting on a college campus.  Northern Illinois University searches for answers as a seventh person has now lost their life. No matter how much we try to close our campuses, we won’t be able to shut out students (and former students) with ill...

Thanks Mr. Governor: Ed Rendell (D) PA, tells us America is “not ready” for Black President

Thanks Mr. Governor: Ed Rendell (D) PA, tells us America is “not ready” for Black President

Thanks to Field Negro and Francis Holland for turning me on to this story out of Pennsylvania. It seems that the governor is trying to use a jedi mind trick on white voters in the Quaker State. “You’ve got conservative whites here, and I think there are some whites who...

Dallas Convention Center Hotel post on Friday

Dallas Convention Center Hotel post on Friday

I know there have been important developments in the Dallas Convention Center Hotel situation and I plan to comment soon.  Check back on Friday (PM) and I should have my thoughts together by then. SW

More Obama wins, Clinton staffer Mike Henry resigns, Bloggers4Obama.com launched

More Obama wins, Clinton staffer Mike Henry resigns, Bloggers4Obama.com launched

Senator Barack Obama racked up three more impressive victories tonight in D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. The myth that Obama’s appeal is limited to black voters and new voters was busted in VA and MD. Obama made huge strides among (white) women, rural voters, less educated voters, seniors, he won across...

Clinton/Obama Texas debate scheduled for Austin February 21

Clinton/Obama Texas debate scheduled for Austin February 21

Gromer Jeffers, Jr. and the Dallas Morning News report that the Obama and Clinton campaigns have agreed the particulars on a debate in Texas. According to Jeffers (click here for full story), The Texas Democratic Party and the Lyndon B. Johnson Foundation will host the debate. CNN will telecast the...

UPDATED: Obama Dallas plans march and rally for February 17th

UPDATED: Obama Dallas plans march and rally for February 17th

Notice the date and time change.  Keep checking for updates. Obama Dallas has planned a rally and march that is scheduled for Sunday February 17th at 3:00 p.m. According to the group’s website, longtime Obama supporter Ron Kirk will speak at the march which is due to end at Fair...

UPDATED: Hillary Clinton taps Maggie Williams as campaign manager to save struggling Democratic Presidential bid

UPDATED: Hillary Clinton taps Maggie Williams as campaign manager to save struggling Democratic Presidential bid

On Sunday it was announced that Maggie Williams would replace campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle, assuming the reigns of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Williams served as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff during President Bill Clinton’s first term. Some see the move as another effort by the Clinton campaign to reach...

Obama 4 for 4 on Saturday and a hit at Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Richmond, Virginia

Obama 4 for 4 on Saturday and a hit at Jefferson-Jackson dinner in Richmond, Virginia

On Saturday, Sen. Barack Obama won the Louisiana Primary as well as caucuses held in Washington and Nebraska. Obama continued the trend of performing very well in caucuses nationwide. Senator Obama’s lead continues to grow among “pledged” delegates, those awarded by primary vote and caucuses. The crowd greeted (Clinton) enthusiastically...

Clinton campaign’s panhandling and debate strategy reek of desperation

Clinton campaign’s panhandling and debate strategy reek of desperation

The Hillary Clinton campaign wants to debate everyday. Rather than have the candidates out with the people they would rather utilize the cold medium of television. I wonder why? I’m sure they will send more “seat fillers” to each debate who will clap (on cue) every time the New York...