Photos: Barack Obama endorsed today by D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks to the media with District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty, after the mayor announced his endorsement of Obama's 2008 presidential bid in Washington on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)


Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks to the media with District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty, after the mayor announced his endorsement of Obama's 2008 presidential bid in Washington on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)


Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., responds to supporters chanting his name, after District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty announced his endorsement of Obama's 2008 presidential bid in Washington, Tuesday, July 17, 2007. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

I read somewhere that many African Americans don't even realize that one of their own is running for President. I also read that most African Americans are currently supporting Hillary Clinton, but not paying very close attention.

I think the African American vote is how Obama topples Hillary. It's the one group that can reasonably FLIP away from Hillary towards Obama. If Obama manages to win over HALF of Hillary's black support - then the numbers will change dramatically in his favor, since Hillary will lose 5 to 10% support and Obama will gain it.

Given that Hillary only has a pitiful 12% lead currently, this is good news indeed.

Many Clinton supporters don't realize that the only people paying attention right now are: pundits and hard core fanatics like us. Most people aren't even aware that a race is even going on. When they do and see the enthusiasm that Obama brings, Hillary is done.

No way African Americans will pass up the chance to elect the first ever African American because they liked Hillary's husband. NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1