Comments on: U.S. ready for woman or black president? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bryce from Buffalo, NY http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24632 Bryce from Buffalo, NY Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:44:11 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24632 Jack, I think the question is rather: is the media ready for a President who isn't a WASP? The Democratic Party has three great candidates, and I am concerned that the media has become so enamored with the first viable woman and african-american that the issues are being put aside and we are instead discussing petty issues like race versus gender. I like you Jack, but you guys in the media need to inform the American public about their options in this race about the THREE (Yes, that means John Edwards, too) candidates and their respective views. Don't be so quick to discard John Edwards from the race. He has singlehandidly driven the policy debate this year for the Democratic Party, and he deserves, at the very least, our thanks for talking about the issues that matter to the American people. Our society has become so interested in the latest scandals and Britney Spears developments that we are forgetting that we are about to determine the course this nation will travel for the next few years and beyond. This election isn't just about the present; it's about the future. Let's act like mature individuals and talk about what really matters. Jack,

I think the question is rather: is the media ready for a President who isn't a WASP? The Democratic Party has three great candidates, and I am concerned that the media has become so enamored with the first viable woman and african-american that the issues are being put aside and we are instead discussing petty issues like race versus gender.

I like you Jack, but you guys in the media need to inform the American public about their options in this race about the THREE (Yes, that means John Edwards, too) candidates and their respective views. Don't be so quick to discard John Edwards from the race. He has singlehandidly driven the policy debate this year for the Democratic Party, and he deserves, at the very least, our thanks for talking about the issues that matter to the American people.

Our society has become so interested in the latest scandals and Britney Spears developments that we are forgetting that we are about to determine the course this nation will travel for the next few years and beyond. This election isn't just about the present; it's about the future. Let's act like mature individuals and talk about what really matters.

]]> By: Daniel Grey http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24628 Daniel Grey Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:43:47 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24628 I think America needs a president who will represent the people and not the special interest...I don't care about the race or gender or any other silly factor...and that includes the last name I think America needs a president who will represent the people and not the special interest...I don't care about the race or gender or any other silly factor...and that includes the last name

]]> By: John from CT http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24626 John from CT Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:43:31 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24626 We need a president who can straighten out our problems. This country should be ready and proud to have either a woman or an african- american serve as president. But after last nights shameful performance ( both candidates deserve equal blame) neither one deserves to be the history maker. We need a president who can straighten out our problems. This country should be ready and proud to have either a woman or an african- american serve as president. But after last nights shameful performance ( both candidates deserve equal blame) neither one deserves to be the history maker.

]]> By: Tou http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24624 Tou Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:43:23 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24624 Finally, there are choices. Minorities only voted for Clinton in '92 because come on, were we really going to vote for Bush Sr. again? And really, Bob Dole in '96? Of course, we would vote Clinton again. I'm glad we finally have candidates like Obama. This is the year the majority and minority will unite to bring change and to let future generations know that in 2008 we changed history as we chose our leader not by skin color, religion, or sex but by their abilities to guide us in a more promising direction. Take a serious look at the Republican candidates, do you see a single person of color or a woman? No. The Republicans don't reflect any of the diversity of America and won't be able to bridge cultural divides. We are one step away from becoming a truly civilized society. Finally, there are choices. Minorities only voted for Clinton in '92 because come on, were we really going to vote for Bush Sr. again? And really, Bob Dole in '96? Of course, we would vote Clinton again. I'm glad we finally have candidates like Obama. This is the year the majority and minority will unite to bring change and to let future generations know that in 2008 we changed history as we chose our leader not by skin color, religion, or sex but by their abilities to guide us in a more promising direction. Take a serious look at the Republican candidates, do you see a single person of color or a woman? No. The Republicans don't reflect any of the diversity of America and won't be able to bridge cultural divides. We are one step away from becoming a truly civilized society.

]]> By: Jake, nyc http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24623 Jake, nyc Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:43:03 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24623 Jack I Think The Democratic Party better step in. Tell it's leaders to get in line and work together. Our State of Union needs a new Civil Rights movement vs. the Right wing establishment. Are liberties have been threatened like never before. capitalism can not control the People of the Untied States. And we can never let Terrorism destroy are Union for All Freedoms. Clinton/Obama08 Now! Jack
I Think The Democratic Party better step in. Tell it's leaders to get in line and work together. Our State of Union needs a new Civil Rights movement vs. the Right wing establishment. Are liberties have been threatened like never before. capitalism can not control the People of the Untied States. And we can never let Terrorism destroy are Union for All Freedoms. Clinton/Obama08 Now!

]]> By: jimerick http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24620 jimerick Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:42:54 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24620 By his shining example, George Bush has let everyone in America know that being a white male can equal incompetance, buffoonery, and dim-wittedness. As a white male in America, I am pissed that this secret is out and I may lose the undeserved priveledge passed down to me from generations. Thanks George. By his shining example, George Bush has let everyone in America know that being a white male can equal incompetance, buffoonery, and dim-wittedness. As a white male in America, I am pissed that this secret is out and I may lose the undeserved priveledge passed down to me from generations. Thanks George.

]]> By: Kevin http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24616 Kevin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:42:32 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24616 A woman, sure Billary, NO way! The egotistical, Whitehouse wedding for Chelsea Clintons are in it for the win. Bill owes Hillary bigtime for not turning on him during the what is, is Monica fiasco, and promised her the Whitehouse What could be next after the Presidency, Pope? Now for the black man. If Barrack Obama wave can deliver as promised we could finnally see progress in Washington. He has been there, seen how it works and knows it needs to be chaged. He even offers We The People to play along. He has class, dosen't get ruffled to easily and uses common sense in plans, something we havn't seen in a long time. He could very well be just what we need. He transends race and insider politics and finnally offers the country both Democrat and Republicans hope for the future. A woman, sure Billary, NO way! The egotistical, Whitehouse wedding for Chelsea Clintons are in it for the win. Bill owes Hillary bigtime for not turning on him during the what is, is Monica fiasco, and promised her the Whitehouse What could be next after the Presidency, Pope?

Now for the black man. If Barrack Obama wave can deliver as promised we could finnally see progress in Washington. He has been there, seen how it works and knows it needs to be chaged. He even offers We The People to play along. He has class, dosen't get ruffled to easily and uses common sense in plans, something we havn't seen in a long time. He could very well be just what we need. He transends race and insider politics and finnally offers the country both Democrat and Republicans hope for the future.

]]> By: Sam, SC http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24615 Sam, SC Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:42:14 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24615 I think America is chomping at the bit to elect big change. They want to see someone in the President's office that reflects them much more. The good side of the coin is that the remaining Democratic candidates are exactly that. The bad side is that we are noticing obvious baggage with some more than others - especially Hillary along with Bill. In the SC debate last night, it was also obvious that Obama was just trying to defend against multiple attacks. Any more proof needed? Multiple influential Democratic congress people asking the Clintons to 'chill' . I do think the media has skewed their observations of Obamas defenses to appear to be on the same level as Hillary's calculated smears. It is incredibly obvious that Hillary represents everything bad about old-school congress. I'm a SC Republican. I will vote Obama then McCain before I would vote for Hillary. I think America is chomping at the bit to elect big change. They want to see someone in the President's office that reflects them much more. The good side of the coin is that the remaining Democratic candidates are exactly that. The bad side is that we are noticing obvious baggage with some more than others – especially Hillary along with Bill.

In the SC debate last night, it was also obvious that Obama was just trying to defend against multiple attacks. Any more proof needed? Multiple influential Democratic congress people asking the Clintons to 'chill' . I do think the media has skewed their observations of Obamas defenses to appear to be on the same level as Hillary's calculated smears. It is incredibly obvious that Hillary represents everything bad about old-school congress. I'm a SC Republican. I will vote Obama then McCain before I would vote for Hillary.

]]> By: Matt http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24614 Matt Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:42:02 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24614 The people are tired of the partisan gridlock as much as they are disappointed in Bush. Your logic is correct, the Democratic nominee will win. So let's explore what the two possibilities offer in victory: Hillary has spent years blaming the Republicans for every negative thing that has happened to her and President Clinton. Does anyone really believe that these same Republicans, roughly half of the Congress, will forgive this and follow her leadership to deliver the Democratic agenda of Healthcare, ending the war, better education, etc.? Whether you support her or not, no one can argue that inevitably, a Clinton presidency ensures the people 4 more years of partisan gridlock where nothing is accomplished. Yes, the Democratic party will have won back the White House, but the Progressive agenda goes nowhere. Hillary can boast about toughness and experience to withstand the Republican Attack Machine in the general election (this amplifies my point), but Obama actually polls better against them, and also has the ability to work with the Republicans to make progress for the people. Progress for the people from Washington will be just as news-worthy. The people are tired of the partisan gridlock as much as they are disappointed in Bush. Your logic is correct, the Democratic nominee will win. So let's explore what the two possibilities offer in victory:

Hillary has spent years blaming the Republicans for every negative thing that has happened to her and President Clinton. Does anyone really believe that these same Republicans, roughly half of the Congress, will forgive this and follow her leadership to deliver the Democratic agenda of Healthcare, ending the war, better education, etc.?

Whether you support her or not, no one can argue that inevitably, a Clinton presidency ensures the people 4 more years of partisan gridlock where nothing is accomplished. Yes, the Democratic party will have won back the White House, but the Progressive agenda goes nowhere.

Hillary can boast about toughness and experience to withstand the Republican Attack Machine in the general election (this amplifies my point), but Obama actually polls better against them, and also has the ability to work with the Republicans to make progress for the people.

Progress for the people from Washington will be just as news-worthy.

]]> By: Nick T. http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24611 Nick T. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:41:35 +0000 http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/22/us-ready-for-woman-president-or-black-president/#comment-24611 Having been born in the 1980's I honestly don't think that race or gender are really valid issues. I do no see Sen. Obama as a Africa-American, or Hilary Clinton as female. I do not feel the Sen. Clinton is the wrong choice for president because she is a woman, I think she is the wrong person for the job because of her stance on issues like Health care and the fact that for the last several years she has been redefining her stance on substantive issues so as to make herself more electable. I feel she will say anything or do anything to become president and I think the Republicans will eat her alive. Having been born in the 1980's I honestly don't think that race or gender are really valid issues. I do no see Sen. Obama as a Africa-American, or Hilary Clinton as female. I do not feel the Sen. Clinton is the wrong choice for president because she is a woman, I think she is the wrong person for the job because of her stance on issues like Health care and the fact that for the last several years she has been redefining her stance on substantive issues so as to make herself more electable. I feel she will say anything or do anything to become president and I think the Republicans will eat her alive.

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