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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:34 PM
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Ya know what's wonderful about the Clinton and Obama campaigns ....... ?
The fact that he's black and she's a woman seems to be of little interest to most people.

Oh sure, we all piss and moan about this or that ...... who's good, who's evil, who's tough, who's hanging back ....... the usual mid-campaign bullshit.

But we have a black man and a woman running one-two for US presidential nominee.

And I think that's just great!

Can I get an Amen?
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JeffR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:35 PM
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1. Amen.
:thumbsup:

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cynatnite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:35 PM
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2. I'll give you a hell yeah :) n/t
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The Traveler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:38 PM
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3. I'll echo that. n/t
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Grandrose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:38 PM
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4. Amen!
:patriot: :kick:
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sasquatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:38 PM
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5. It's of little interest to us
But to the Fox News viewers its of huge interest.
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:43 PM
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6. It's really an exciting time in our history. And I'm gratified to see that the
majority of discussion that goes on regarding these two is focused on their plans -- with the race and sex "cards" playing a far less significant role.

That to me says we're ready. We need to be proud of our accomplishment as a country that we've come this far in such a short time :patriot:
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:46 PM
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7. Amen!
and kudos to the supporters who don't play the discrimination card!
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ohioINC Donating Member (126 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:49 PM
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8. I can see a Clinton-Obama ticket winning
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againes654 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:57 PM
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10. Well that will never happen
Both have said that. Plus, those out there that discredit either one because of their race/gender would be doubled against them.
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jefferson_dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:09 PM
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20. But those who dismiss a candidate for gender would likely already dismiss a candidate for race...
and vice-versa. So, actually, there's little "risk."
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lumberjack_jeff Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 09:34 PM
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25. I'm not sure that's true.
I'm sure there are people who would vote for a woman but not an african-american. I'm also sure there are people who would vote for an african-american, but not a woman.

The likelihood that either of those groups are planning to vote Democrat is admittedly remote.
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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 04:54 PM
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9. Agree- Amen!
and it's damn refreshing to see that.

;-)
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Window Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 05:53 PM
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11. Amen!



Peace
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 05:54 PM
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12. Amen! I can't argue with that point at all. nt
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MazeRat7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 05:55 PM
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13. No, its takes more than physical characteristics to impress me. -nt
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:03 PM
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17. You win the Missed Point Award
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MazeRat7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 08:27 PM
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23. Yeah... I win !!!
:eyes:
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 06:47 PM
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14. Yes. Amen to that.
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goodgd_yall Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 06:49 PM
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15. Amen, bro!
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:01 PM
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16. Amen!!!!!
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zippy890 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:04 PM
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18. Amen. it reflects well on democratic party
a friend of mine who was a registered Independent changed to Democrat BECAUSE of the diversity of the candidates.
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:05 PM
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19. I thought it was great that a black woman ran for President in 2004. Carol Moseley Braun. nt
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CTD Donating Member (732 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:22 PM
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21. Oh how I wish I wanted to see either one actually win
But Hillary is Repub-lite and Obama is so inexperienced he makes Edwards look like an elder statesman. I look forward to casting a vote for a woman or a minority for POTUS. Too bad I cannot vote for either of these two in the primaries in good conscience.
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Olney Blue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 07:31 PM
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22. Amen! I am thrilled by this too.
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AwakeAtLast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 08:57 PM
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24. And two Dems are getting more press than all of the Repukes combined
:D
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lumberjack_jeff Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 09:37 PM
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26. A grudging amen.
Of all the women in public service, why Hillary?
Of all the african-americans capable of doing the job, why Obama?

Superficial attributes are not enough.
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Zomby Woof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 09:37 PM
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27. That's the most likely ticket too
Clinton/Obama. Just from an odds-on perspective, based on historical data and precedent.

But history also shows us ANYTHING can happen.
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 09:42 PM
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28. And don't forget a hispanic!
:hi:
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hfojvt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-27-07 09:46 PM
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29. of little interest to most people?
That must be why Oprah endorsed one of the white guys. First time she ever endorsed a candidate. What a coincidence.

I did not care that Jesse was black when I voted for him in the 1988 primaries, nor that Geraldine Ferraro was a woman when I voted for her in 1984.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.
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