Obama plans major "race" speech tomorrow ~

[mzmolly]

"I am going to be talking about not just Reverend Wright, but the larger issue of race in this campaign," he said.

He added that he would "talk about how some of these issues are perceived from within the black church issue for example," he said.

He also briefly defended Wright from the image that has come through in a handful of repeatedly televised clips from recent Wright sermons. "The caricature that’s being painted of him is not accurate," he said.

The speech could offer Obama an opportunity to move past the controversy over his pastor, and to turn the conversation to a topic he'd rather focus on: his Christian faith. But the speech also guarantees that the Wright story will continue to dominate political headlines. ~ http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0308/Obama_plans_major_race_speech_tomorrow.html">RCP

I think in the end, "people" will be sorry they've given Barack Obama an opportunity to respond?

:toast:

[BOSSHOG]

1. OOOOOHHH!

Will he be in his best Preacher voice as he discusses the preacher? And why is it a MAJOR race speech? Wouldnt' a minor one due for a tuesday?

Lordy imagine all the MAJOR speechs he'll have to make if he wins the nomination.

[Johnny__Motown]

2. Kinda like Hillary's MAJOR speech on the Iraq War today? The one nobody bothered to cover.

[BOSSHOG]

3. Then it wasn't a major one

Although much more timely and relevant as regards the opposition as opposed to having to react to something he felt no need to react to for the past 20 years.

[Diane R]

5. We've learned she always just repeats herself: Not a vote for war, it I'd have known then, etc.

[mzmolly]

9. Obama's not a preacher so I don't get the assertion that he'll use his "best" preacher voice.

I know that Hillary (while being a good/smart candidate) has a voice that grates, but I don't think we should belittle those who inspire because of that BH. :shrug:

[Noirceuil]

4. Obama's speech in a nutshell:

"Ummm...you know... I believe that the American people are tired of the old style of campaigning, the kind that tears down those who disagree. What the American people want is some hope. Jeremiah Wright is like an uncle. As you know, you don't always agree with your uncle".

Then he'll sprinkle in some references about MLK and the sheep in the crowd will baaaahhh baaaahh in agreement. We won't hear anything that explains WHY he associated and continues to associate with Jeremiah Wright.

[mzmolly]

10. He associates with Jeremiah Wright because Jeremiah Wright is a good pastor

I presume?

Oh, welcome. :hi:

[thoughtcrime1984]

16. Another ts'ed tool? You report, we decide!

[Danger Mouse]

17. enjoy your stay at du!

:hi:
try the pizza. it's kinda gritty, but i think you'll LOVE it.
:D

[avrdream]

6. With Donnie Mc on one side and Rev Wright standing on the other.

As if we can actually believe anything that comes from Barrack's mouth about this...he has repeatedly lied.

[mzmolly]

11. Hmmm, I've not seen any lies presented.

:shrug:

[Beacool]

7. Oh, how convenient!!!

NOW he gives a speech about race relations????

LOL!!!!!

[tridim]

8. Why does the issue of "race relations" make you laugh out loud?

[Beacool]

12. because if he was so concerned about this issue, he should have given this speech some time ago

and not after the Wright controversy blows up in his face. A lot of people will see it as political expediency.

[tridim]

14. Oh I see, he's just not following your schedule

That's a freaking laugh riot. :eyes:

When was the proper time for Hillary's speech on race relations?

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

13. This Is Gonna Be A Huge Test For Him Tomorrow.

In fact, his response could literally break him or skyrocket him forward. I think so many eyes are going to be on him tomorrow and he has the stage in which he could 'knock 'em dead' so to speak. If he pulls it off, it would likely go down as the most powerful moment of his campaign. However if he falters, then it may be the start of a downward spiral.

Personally? I think he's gonna hit it out of the fuckin park.

[mzmolly]

15. We agree

OMC. :hi:

"I think he's gonna hit it out of the fuckin park."

I can't wait!

[Tropics_Dude83]

19. I agree

Tommorrow is his defining moment. We'll know if he'll be president by this time tommorrow.

[woolldog]

21. Thank you, operationmindcrime

for supporting a fellow democrat, even though you're a clinton supporter. So many are mean-spirited here and gleeful at the thought of a fellow democrat failing, it's scary.

[ORDem]

18. RCP: doesn't that stand for Republican Clear Politics? :)

Yes, I think Barack will get the job done, again, as he always does.

:dem:

[mzmolly]

20. I don't find the website biased?

But, some do. ;)

[ORDem]

24. Then you haven't been reading it often enough. Definitely a GOP bias, most definitely. n/t

[goodgd_yall]

22. This should be interesting

This will be his first big test.

[woolldog]

23. not his first test,

but certainly his most important one to date.