Obama On A Roll
By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Producer
Posted May 16, 2008 – This week will be a memorable one for Sen. Barack Obama. It started with him getting blown out by Sen. Hillary Clinton in the West Virginia primary and ended with him landing the most coveted endorsement on the Democratic political scene, former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.)
So, has he secured the Democratic nomination? At least folks are acting like he has.
It’s a sure sign a candidate is getting close when the opposing party leadership starts targeting him. And Obama appears to have caught the attention of President Bush.
On Thursday, while speaking to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, the president said that anyone who would negotiate with “terrorists and radicals” are no better than the Nazis of World War II Germany. The remark was obviously a veiled slap at Obama, who has said he would consider greater engagement with countries like Iran and Syria.
But – and President Bush knows this as well as anybody – Obama has never said he would negotiated with terrorists. “George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists, and the President’s extraordinary politicization of foreign policy and the politics of fear do nothing to secure the American people or our stalwart ally Israel,” Obama said. “It is sad that President Bush would use a speech to the Knesset on the 60th anniversary of Israel’s independence to launch a false political attack. It is time to turn the page on eight years of policies that have strengthened Iran and failed to secure America or our ally Israel.”
This is just the beginning from the Republicans. But the Bush quip – which was later co-signed by presumptive Republican nominee John McCain (R-Ariz.) – wasn’t enough to stem Obama’s surging popularity.
Following the Edwards endorsement earlier this week, Obama continued to add clout to his frontrunner status. On the heels of Clinton’s landslide victory in West Virginia, Obama picked up more heavyweight support and delivered a serious blow to Clinton’s prospects for overtaking his lead.
On Thursday, Reps. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and Howard Berman (D-Calif.) announced their super-support for Obama’s nomination.
Waxman chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; Congressman Berman chairs the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; and both are respected leaders in the American Jewish community and major voices in Democratic policymaking.
Their endorsements were timely and could help neutralize Bush’s assault on the Illinois senator.
This week also delivered an endorsement from NARAL-Pro Choice American and the United Steel Workers Union, in addition to a half-dozen other super-delegates who decided to come on board.
All of this will get Obama even closer to the number of delegates needed to win the nomination. Obama now has an estimated 1,896 of the 2,026 needed for the nomination, Clinton has 1,718.
The two Democratic candidates will face primaries May 20, in Kentucky and Oregon. Stay tuned.
that sure be a total blessin if he do get it.
Don’t let them harm this man once he wins.
Hillary is still the stronger candidate. Super delagates and remaining voters take note.
Seat Michigan and Florida. they voted
I agree with black and proud not to allow Sen. Obama and his family to be hurt. I truly believe that people are already plotting to kill him when he get elected. so please pray and keep praying for him and his family.
Yes, Senator Barack Obama has indeed secured the Democratic Party’s Nomination for President of the United States. Remember Ebony Magazine’s Cover Story, “In Our Life Time”.
We now know that Senator Barack Obama is on his way to become the nomination for President after this coming Tuesday’s,May 20th Primaries.
Although I am a huge supporter of Obama, I do give great respect for the courageous, tireless, and dynamic efforts Hilary has made during this election. Some of her actions may not have been fair, however she played the game just as well her male counterparts, however a lady always knows when to leave!
For heavens sakes people, STOP WITH THE FEAR!!. The main reason Blacks do not get ahead is because of fear. Obama like any other Black man is in danger of being killed just because of being Black in america not because he runs for President. The other side has put so much fear in our lives that we are afraid of our own shadow. What do you have to be afraid of? Every day Black men are being killed. Have the courage to stand up and fight for what you believe in. Living with fear keeps you in hell.
NO HILLARY IS NOT THE STRONGER CANDIDATE,THATS WHY SHE IS LOSING AS BAD AS SHE IS. ARE THERE STILL BLACK PEOPLE VOTING FOR HER? AFTER ALL OF HER RACIST REMARKS, THERE CANT BEN ANY BLACK PEOPLE VOTING FOR HER, 1. SHE IS A BIG LIAR THE WHOLE BOSINA I MISSPOKE THING. THE IM FOR HARD WORKING WHITE AMERICANS NOT HARD WORKING AMERICANS. 3. THE PRESIDENT ELECT GETS A BLANK CHECK FROM UNCLE SAM TO WIPE AWAY THEIR DEBTS, SHES 20 MILLION IN THE HOLE SHE NEEDS THAT MONEY LOL. AND 4. SHE HAS A HUGE EGO AND SENSE AND SHE DISREGARDS EVERYTHING HE DOES BECAUSE SHE THINKS THIS IS HERS.
hilary started this race the front runner, she thought she had it in the bag, as a closet racist she believed it belonged to her unchallenged it would have but for one thing..the courage of a man who believes in his own ability to lead ….. if faith can move mountains , obama barack can lead america back into the world community . dont forget there are many who dont like this sea of change ..americans i find to be quite backward in their acceptance of change .. they are used to the status quo… am talking about all americans.. most blacks didnt think he stood a chance but i never doubted it for one second..why?. his upbringing and his whole outlook is different.. no one out there can match this… no amount of marching and shouting can reach the parts he will.
CAMELL YOU ARE CORRECT.. THE FEAR IS HERE
“SOFTLY SOFTLY, CATCHEE MONKEY” SO THE SAYING GOES.. AND THATS BARACKS APPROACH SO WHEN BLACKS ARE HOLLARING AND SCREAMING HE IS BUSY GETTING ON WITH IT THE WAY HE SHOULD DO… HE LEAVES THE SCREETCHATHONS TO THE REV SHARPTON.. HE YOU CAN HIM A MILE AWAY..
OMMISION.. MEANT TO TYPE “YOU CAN HEAR HIM A MILE AWAY”
OBAMA THE PEOPERS ARE RIGHT, IF U GET ELECT PRESIDENT OR BEFORE HAND U MIGHT BE ANOTHER SENATOR EDWARDS, MR. KENNEDYS BROTHER. PLEASE BE CAREFUL, WE STILL HAVE SOME POWERFUL KKK’S OUT THERE. I DON’T KNOW WHY HAVEN’T ANY PRESIDENT PUT A STOP TO THIS RACISM GROUP. THEY DID IT TO THE PANTERS. PEOPLE GET REAL OPEN UR EYES.
Yes MyObama is on a roll!!!. I am so HAPPY. As Obama said at the beginning and as Obama is still saying Yes WE Can. We means all of us. Let us all do all that WE can, to make a change for a better USA. Support one another in any way that is possible.
Presently, Obama has the most pledge delegates, the most super delegates, and the popular vote. Hillary would have to win over 70% of the remaining primaries in order to over take Obama’s lead. She would also have to win the remaining majority of the super delegates. This is unlikely-but not impossible. I would have to say that Hillary will not be the nominee unless hell freezes over or something along those lines. I think Hillary hurt herself with all of the negative campaigning and personal attacks on Obama. I think if she would have ran a positive campaign, and stuck with the political issues, she would most likely be the nominee right now. As for Bush, only an idiot is going to take anything he says seriously-especially since Bush has really f*%ked up the economy and America’s foreign relations-not to mention getting us in a senseless war, and a needless body count of our troops. I don’t think the majority of Americans can stomach another four years of Bush’s politics by electing John McCain. And, Obama couldn’t do any worse than what Bush has already done. WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO LOSE AT THIS POINT.
Misty what are you smoking?
I KNOW DR.MARTIN LUTHER KING WOULD BE SMILING DOWN ON SEN.OBAMA,EQUALITY FOR ALL PEOPLE….
Democrat party must unite and say which direction our country is going. look at the economy,war in Iraq is this gonna continue another 4years term? There is a saying; if the horse is mad the person who is riding it is not mad, so cast your vote and chose a better person to lead Americas.