In carrying on with my tradition [1, 2], consider this my post on today's South Carolina primary.
Category: 2008 Presidential Race
VBDC breakfast: calling all Hillary supporters
The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee has been hosting a series of surrogate speakers representing the various campaigns for our candidates for president. Tomorrow, the campaign to be discussed is that of Hillary Clinton. Representing the Clinton campaign will be Susan Rowland, chief of staff for Del. Lionell Spruill and a longtime Hillary supporter. (Del. Spruill … Continue reading VBDC breakfast: calling all Hillary supporters
More endorsements for Hillary
The New York Times has endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president. As Democrats look ahead to the primaries in the biggest states on Feb. 5, The Times’s editorial board strongly recommends that they select Hillary Clinton as their nominee for the 2008 presidential election. [...] The next president needs to start immediately … Continue reading More endorsements for Hillary
Democratic debate on CNN
I'm getting a lot of hits from folks looking for the debate. It is on CNN and has just started.
Harlem pastor endorses Hillary
The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church, has endorsed Sen. Hillary Clinton for president. The church is the oldest black church in New York and one of the oldest in the nation, having been founded some 200 years ago by Ethopian sea traders. According to reports, [1, 2] Rev. Butts received … Continue reading Harlem pastor endorses Hillary
Calling for your candidate
I spent a few hours last night making phone calls to Nevada caucus goers on behalf of Hillary Clinton. Their enthusiasm was infectious, reminding me once again how important it is to connect with others who share your views. I talked to young people and older people, men and women. Those who couldn't make the … Continue reading Calling for your candidate
Richardson is a class act
I just received an email from the presidential campaign of Bill Richardson. The title? "Thank You" And not only does Richardson thank his supporters, he applauds the others in the field: Running for president brings out the best in everyone who graces the stage, and I have learned much from the other candidates running. They … Continue reading Richardson is a class act
Richardson out
The guy with the best resume in the presidential race, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson, has decided to drop out, according to this AP story. Richardson planned to announce the decision Thursday, according to two people close to the governor with knowledge of the decision. They spoke on a condition of anonymity in advance of … Continue reading Richardson out
Obligatory New Hampshire post
Yeah, I'm glad that Hillary Clinton has been declared the winner of the New Hampshire primary. However, I stand by my earlier comment: NH is just not representative of the broader electorate. But it sure is fun to see how far off the pollsters were 😉 EDIT: You can view the CNN exit poll here.
#2 or #3?
In light of recent events, now's the time to revisit my post from last year about who is #2 and who is #3 as it relates to white females and black males. I'm curious as to whether anyone's opinion has changed 😉
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