Gen. Colin Powell’s endorsement of Barack Obama for president on Meet the Press this morning gives Obama the buttressing he needs around the issue of his weak experience on foreign policy and lack of military cachet, especially vital to him in these waning, gut-checking days of the campaign. Even Joe Biden couldn’t deliver what Powell can and does. That’s good news for Sen. Obama.
Even more impressive, Republican Colin Powell condemned the outright lies and racist utterances promoted by McCain supporters, which his friend Republican Sen. John McCain himself has only passively disavowed.
Gen. Powell was direct in assessing Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s lack of qualifications to be president on day one, and he was pointed in questioning John McCain’s judgment in selecting Palin as a running mate.
His forthright critique of Sen. McCain’s faltering campaign does much to restore the good standing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell among many who are still stung with disappointment from his team player performance as a cabinet member in President George Bush’s administration.
Powell’s endorsement of Obama has been speculated on, if not anticipated, since the protracted ending to the Democratic primary last April and May and June. By breaking his silence about his support for Obama, Powell quietly restored the faith and respect I had for him as a reasoned and deliberate thinker, a fair and reliable judge of any issue threatening our national defense and our reputation around the world. Some of that faith I had in Powell was undermined by his soldier’s loyalty to Bush and his attempt to justify his pre-emptive attack on Iraq, based on unverified accounts of presence of weapons of mass destruction.
Now that he has acted independently to express his preference for Democrat Sen. Obama for president and, particularly, because he has rightly denounced and rejected the unchecked racist pronouncements by McCain supporters, Gen. Colin Powell re-emerges as an appealing figure who many Americans once had the audacity to hope would seek the presidency and bring the country together across racial and party lines. It is worth noting at this already historic moment that there are two men of African heritage on the national political scene who have enormous popular appeal among the masses to become president of the United States. Powell missed his opportunity to be our nation’s once and future king, but his well reasoned argument for supporting Obama puts him in an influential position to be a kingmaker.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Thoughts on the final debate
Most network polls conducted after the debate tonight give Sen. Barack Obama the winning advantage, but even as an Obama supporter, I say it was great to see Sen. John McCain finally come alive and respond freely to questions.
His previous scripted and rehearsed performances have so far kept me from believing in him as a man whose sensitivity to his immediate environment did not extend beyond a muffled sneer or vein bulging in his neck.
Tonight , McCain gave the audience a flashback to the aggressive McCain of old, someone who was ready to immediately pounce on his opponents and knock their ideas to the ground with a left hook out of nowhere.
The only difference in McCain these days is that while he is ready to throw a punch, the force behind it has been diminished by the amount of false accusation it has to travel thorough before it reaches his opponent. If Sen. McCain Cain would speak honestly maybe he could gain some ground
His previous scripted and rehearsed performances have so far kept me from believing in him as a man whose sensitivity to his immediate environment did not extend beyond a muffled sneer or vein bulging in his neck.
Tonight , McCain gave the audience a flashback to the aggressive McCain of old, someone who was ready to immediately pounce on his opponents and knock their ideas to the ground with a left hook out of nowhere.
The only difference in McCain these days is that while he is ready to throw a punch, the force behind it has been diminished by the amount of false accusation it has to travel thorough before it reaches his opponent. If Sen. McCain Cain would speak honestly maybe he could gain some ground
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Quick thoughts on last night's debate 10082008
Some quick thoughts on last night's debate ibetween Obama and McCain in Nashville:
Obama appeared more presidential than McCain. He improved his performance from the Rick Warren interview, for example, by shortening his answers and making a connection with middle America- emphasizing that economy, energy, and education were kitchen table issues that he was immersed in thinking about and already responsibile for improving. However, McCain spouted a lot of filler, especially beating the American exceptionalism drum--Americans are the best workers, best producers, best citizens, etc.
McCain seemed to take more cues from Obama, repeating phrases and answers Obama said. McCain's answer to the last question is an example, when he repeated Obama's statement that what often impacts even defines a new president's term is the unexpected crisis, not necessarily the problems he faces taking office.
Obama was aggressive without being offensive, often standing up and starting toward the center of the stage even when McCain was asked to address the question first. Obama seemed eager, energetic.
In contrast, McCain seemed, well, erratic, walking halting back and forth on stage, circling and looking stiff or as if he might stumble.
McCain needs to drop the assertion that Obama is "green" by signaling to Pakistan that he would invade them. Obviously, McCain is twisting Obama's words; it doesn't work.
The biggest surprise was McCain's $300B plan for distressed homeowners...which came across as too little to late. Or too much too late according to late night commentaries which reported that even conservatives balked at McCain's new plan.
McCain's campaign made a wise choice in not fueling the anger of Obama and his supporters by bringing up the sludge of guilt by association, i.e., William Ayers or even Rev. Wright. Nonetheless, McCain seems like his campaign is out of gas.
Obama appeared more presidential than McCain. He improved his performance from the Rick Warren interview, for example, by shortening his answers and making a connection with middle America- emphasizing that economy, energy, and education were kitchen table issues that he was immersed in thinking about and already responsibile for improving. However, McCain spouted a lot of filler, especially beating the American exceptionalism drum--Americans are the best workers, best producers, best citizens, etc.
McCain seemed to take more cues from Obama, repeating phrases and answers Obama said. McCain's answer to the last question is an example, when he repeated Obama's statement that what often impacts even defines a new president's term is the unexpected crisis, not necessarily the problems he faces taking office.
Obama was aggressive without being offensive, often standing up and starting toward the center of the stage even when McCain was asked to address the question first. Obama seemed eager, energetic.
In contrast, McCain seemed, well, erratic, walking halting back and forth on stage, circling and looking stiff or as if he might stumble.
McCain needs to drop the assertion that Obama is "green" by signaling to Pakistan that he would invade them. Obviously, McCain is twisting Obama's words; it doesn't work.
The biggest surprise was McCain's $300B plan for distressed homeowners...which came across as too little to late. Or too much too late according to late night commentaries which reported that even conservatives balked at McCain's new plan.
McCain's campaign made a wise choice in not fueling the anger of Obama and his supporters by bringing up the sludge of guilt by association, i.e., William Ayers or even Rev. Wright. Nonetheless, McCain seems like his campaign is out of gas.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Vetting Gwen Ifill
Gwen Ifill is the author of the forthcoming book, “The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama." Ifill is a professional and accomplished journalist, respected within her profession and held in high regard by many in the political arena she covers with passion and reliable and objective analysis.
That is why the flap from some in the Republican Party who are raising questions about her objectivity as moderator of tonight's vice presidential debate, because she is writing a book on Black political progress that reasonably must consider Barack Obama, is disingenuine, at best, but characteristically hypocritical and repugnant. Afterall, this is the Party that tolerated the presidential campaign tactic that made Willie Horton famous.
There is no reason to believe that Gwen Ifill will be anything other than professional and objective. The Republicans, insinuating that Ifill will be swayed by racial considerations in favor of the Obama ticket, reveal their own racism and bigotry. As Keith Olberman pointed out, no one has raised the question of whether Ifill would be biased toward Sarah Palin because she is a woman. Worse is the conservatives willingness to insert race into the debate when their true concern is to protect Sarah Palin, who has so far appeared as a lightweight dancing around the ring in this heavyweight contest.
As moderator of PBS's Friday night political round up program, "Washington Week," and senior correspondent for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," Ifill regularly brings in depth analysis to the forefront with integrity and balance. It is evident, particularly on "Washington Week," that the only preference Ifill favors is toward great reporting and insight, and she presses to get the best and most complete analysis of a story or issue from the journalists surrounding her on each program.
Watching Gwen Ifill revel in her passion, reviewing America's political drama each week, is as satisfying as considering the various points of view contributed by her guests.
Gwen Ifill is unrivaled in her fire in the belly for getting the story and getting it right. In that regard, she brings to mind a titan of politcal junkie's who appreciated her talent and made a way for Gwen to enter the ranks at PBS, the late Tim Russert. She will perform with integrity tonight moderating the debate, and tomorrow night at the helm of her weekly show.
Personal notes...
I have watched Gwen Ifill for years, reading her at least twenty years ago when she wrote for a newspaper in my hometown of Baltimore. I have met other professional journalists who praise her, and a few years ago, I enjoyed hearing testimony about Gwen in her early days when she wrote for the Black newspaper, the Boston Banner, from publisher Melvin B. Miller.
I have met and talked with Gwen Ifill on two occasions, at a formal talk she gave at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. several years ago, where she impressed the audience with her authentic journalist's heart and stories from her experiences working in news media. The other time was by surprise, one humid summer night at a crowded festival in a New Haven park, where Ifill stood on a dusty patch of ground up against a fence, and under the bright camera lights, conducting an interview with Ned Lamont, who was campaigning in his ultimate successful challenge of Sen. Joe Liberman in the Democratic primary two years ago.
Ifill took time to talk with me and an associate after her interview, sharing more of her genuine enthusiasm for reporting--in studio or even better out among people, where she liked to hear how the every day person interprets the politcal events of the day. She was tired, hot, perspiriing like everyone else, and loving the moment, exuding the same real excitement she does on tv. But unlike many things on the tube, Gwen Ifill was and is for real.
That is why the flap from some in the Republican Party who are raising questions about her objectivity as moderator of tonight's vice presidential debate, because she is writing a book on Black political progress that reasonably must consider Barack Obama, is disingenuine, at best, but characteristically hypocritical and repugnant. Afterall, this is the Party that tolerated the presidential campaign tactic that made Willie Horton famous.
There is no reason to believe that Gwen Ifill will be anything other than professional and objective. The Republicans, insinuating that Ifill will be swayed by racial considerations in favor of the Obama ticket, reveal their own racism and bigotry. As Keith Olberman pointed out, no one has raised the question of whether Ifill would be biased toward Sarah Palin because she is a woman. Worse is the conservatives willingness to insert race into the debate when their true concern is to protect Sarah Palin, who has so far appeared as a lightweight dancing around the ring in this heavyweight contest.
As moderator of PBS's Friday night political round up program, "Washington Week," and senior correspondent for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," Ifill regularly brings in depth analysis to the forefront with integrity and balance. It is evident, particularly on "Washington Week," that the only preference Ifill favors is toward great reporting and insight, and she presses to get the best and most complete analysis of a story or issue from the journalists surrounding her on each program.
Watching Gwen Ifill revel in her passion, reviewing America's political drama each week, is as satisfying as considering the various points of view contributed by her guests.
Gwen Ifill is unrivaled in her fire in the belly for getting the story and getting it right. In that regard, she brings to mind a titan of politcal junkie's who appreciated her talent and made a way for Gwen to enter the ranks at PBS, the late Tim Russert. She will perform with integrity tonight moderating the debate, and tomorrow night at the helm of her weekly show.
Personal notes...
I have watched Gwen Ifill for years, reading her at least twenty years ago when she wrote for a newspaper in my hometown of Baltimore. I have met other professional journalists who praise her, and a few years ago, I enjoyed hearing testimony about Gwen in her early days when she wrote for the Black newspaper, the Boston Banner, from publisher Melvin B. Miller.
I have met and talked with Gwen Ifill on two occasions, at a formal talk she gave at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. several years ago, where she impressed the audience with her authentic journalist's heart and stories from her experiences working in news media. The other time was by surprise, one humid summer night at a crowded festival in a New Haven park, where Ifill stood on a dusty patch of ground up against a fence, and under the bright camera lights, conducting an interview with Ned Lamont, who was campaigning in his ultimate successful challenge of Sen. Joe Liberman in the Democratic primary two years ago.
Ifill took time to talk with me and an associate after her interview, sharing more of her genuine enthusiasm for reporting--in studio or even better out among people, where she liked to hear how the every day person interprets the politcal events of the day. She was tired, hot, perspiriing like everyone else, and loving the moment, exuding the same real excitement she does on tv. But unlike many things on the tube, Gwen Ifill was and is for real.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Can atonement be accomplished on this historic night
On this historic night...
Everything surrounding Barack Obama's run for the presidency is historic. The significance cannot be overstated, however. On this historic night, Friday, September 26, 2008, Barack Obama, a Black man, participated in the first presidential debate of the 2008 general election at the University of Mississippi.
At this same institution a little more than 40 years ago, James Meredith became the first Black man to successfully matriculate at the University of Mississippi. Meredith was escorted into the university under guard for fear of the threat of violence waged against him by bigots and other zealous whites resentlful of his accomplishment. Ironically, Senator Barack Obama was escorted onto the University of Mississippi tonight under concern for similar precautions.
Of course--as a matter of course because he is a presidential candidate--Sen. Obama has a security detail assigned to him 24 hours a day. Not so much as a matter of course, Sen. Obama has had a security detail assigned for at least a year, since he began receiving credible threats to his life early in the run to the primary election.
Minutes before the debate between Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain began tonight, news media mentioned the historic aspect of Obama's appearnce at the University, given its part in the nation's ugly history of racial segregation, discrimination and intimidation. Some suggested this high profile event featuring Sen. Obama gave the University a chance to prove that it had changed its attitudes, its values, as it relates to race relations.
That thread of a notion--that the rising tide surrounding Mr. Obama's political career over the last few years somehow serves as an oppotunity for white American redemption--has been floated more frequently from various ports in recent months from the New York Times Sunday magazine to the political desks of cable news pundits.
The notion cannot be validated, however. An affirmation of Mr. Obama can never substitute or makes up for past abuses and injuries that white society inflicted on Black Americans. One primary reason is because those abuses do not appear to be a part of Mr. Obama' heritage. Without attempting to make too fine of a point, Mr. Obama's lineage does not suggest that his forebears were recipients of the abuses inflicted upon Black Americans during 400 hundreds years of enslavement. Unless his Kenyan born father or white American mother had relatives who were enslaved in America, Mr. Obama missed the boat so to speak on that terrible history of racial oppression.
I do not mean to suggest that Mr. Obama does not find genuine cultural kinship with other Black Americans or that he has not met racial prejudice or been shaped by it. Nor do I mean to cast doubt on the goodwill White Americans may have to "right the wrongs of society." It is just that in my forty plus years I have learned something about redemption, forgiveness and the requirement to forgive, about how hard it is to position oneself with humility in order to be the forgiver or the forgiven.
The problem is human nature. Human nature is an awfully complex composition; like the clay that the prophet Jeremiah observed in the potter's hands, our human nature does yield under the shaping of Divine guidance, but deep-set elements such as resentment, fear, anger and arrogance harden our nature. That means we sometimes have to be cracked open or broken before being formed into a humbler vessel willing to see itself in need of forgiveness or a figure of grace who forgives.
These are some of the discordant notes underlying the hopeful comments stated tonight about the significance of Mr. Obama debating in a presidential contest at the University of Mississippi. Black and white Americans, to borrow a phrase from a friend, are caught up in a "strange dance" in which we Do-Si-Do around racial injustice or electric slide past racial resentments. Then, our illusion of social tolerance--the substitute for social harmony--is dispelled by incidents like the reprisal of dangling hangmen's nooses to intimidate Blacks, the Jena Six case, the O.J. trial(s), affirmative action or the inequality in public school education. These incidents stop the pretense and make us face the real music.
White Americans who openly seek atonement show progress in this society. But they have to seek it from those who have borne the injuries in question. Mr. Obama has received every insult reserved for a Black man in America, I am certain. Some two thousand years ago one man, or Son of Man, accounted for the sins of many. Can atonement for the injuries to many be accomplished through one man--even on this historic night?
Everything surrounding Barack Obama's run for the presidency is historic. The significance cannot be overstated, however. On this historic night, Friday, September 26, 2008, Barack Obama, a Black man, participated in the first presidential debate of the 2008 general election at the University of Mississippi.
At this same institution a little more than 40 years ago, James Meredith became the first Black man to successfully matriculate at the University of Mississippi. Meredith was escorted into the university under guard for fear of the threat of violence waged against him by bigots and other zealous whites resentlful of his accomplishment. Ironically, Senator Barack Obama was escorted onto the University of Mississippi tonight under concern for similar precautions.
Of course--as a matter of course because he is a presidential candidate--Sen. Obama has a security detail assigned to him 24 hours a day. Not so much as a matter of course, Sen. Obama has had a security detail assigned for at least a year, since he began receiving credible threats to his life early in the run to the primary election.
Minutes before the debate between Sen. Obama and Sen. McCain began tonight, news media mentioned the historic aspect of Obama's appearnce at the University, given its part in the nation's ugly history of racial segregation, discrimination and intimidation. Some suggested this high profile event featuring Sen. Obama gave the University a chance to prove that it had changed its attitudes, its values, as it relates to race relations.
That thread of a notion--that the rising tide surrounding Mr. Obama's political career over the last few years somehow serves as an oppotunity for white American redemption--has been floated more frequently from various ports in recent months from the New York Times Sunday magazine to the political desks of cable news pundits.
The notion cannot be validated, however. An affirmation of Mr. Obama can never substitute or makes up for past abuses and injuries that white society inflicted on Black Americans. One primary reason is because those abuses do not appear to be a part of Mr. Obama' heritage. Without attempting to make too fine of a point, Mr. Obama's lineage does not suggest that his forebears were recipients of the abuses inflicted upon Black Americans during 400 hundreds years of enslavement. Unless his Kenyan born father or white American mother had relatives who were enslaved in America, Mr. Obama missed the boat so to speak on that terrible history of racial oppression.
I do not mean to suggest that Mr. Obama does not find genuine cultural kinship with other Black Americans or that he has not met racial prejudice or been shaped by it. Nor do I mean to cast doubt on the goodwill White Americans may have to "right the wrongs of society." It is just that in my forty plus years I have learned something about redemption, forgiveness and the requirement to forgive, about how hard it is to position oneself with humility in order to be the forgiver or the forgiven.
The problem is human nature. Human nature is an awfully complex composition; like the clay that the prophet Jeremiah observed in the potter's hands, our human nature does yield under the shaping of Divine guidance, but deep-set elements such as resentment, fear, anger and arrogance harden our nature. That means we sometimes have to be cracked open or broken before being formed into a humbler vessel willing to see itself in need of forgiveness or a figure of grace who forgives.
These are some of the discordant notes underlying the hopeful comments stated tonight about the significance of Mr. Obama debating in a presidential contest at the University of Mississippi. Black and white Americans, to borrow a phrase from a friend, are caught up in a "strange dance" in which we Do-Si-Do around racial injustice or electric slide past racial resentments. Then, our illusion of social tolerance--the substitute for social harmony--is dispelled by incidents like the reprisal of dangling hangmen's nooses to intimidate Blacks, the Jena Six case, the O.J. trial(s), affirmative action or the inequality in public school education. These incidents stop the pretense and make us face the real music.
White Americans who openly seek atonement show progress in this society. But they have to seek it from those who have borne the injuries in question. Mr. Obama has received every insult reserved for a Black man in America, I am certain. Some two thousand years ago one man, or Son of Man, accounted for the sins of many. Can atonement for the injuries to many be accomplished through one man--even on this historic night?
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Stay the course, Obama
Some Obama supporters are feeling let down and concern about the recent emergence of Sarah Palin, governor of Alaska in the Republican presidential campaign. The Obama campaign must not be swayed from its game plan by the fervor erupting over Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate. It is evident that in choosing Palin the McCain campaign was attempting to approximate the energy and interest surrounding the Obama campaign, a move designed to camouflage their lackluster candidate and vacuous platform. as well as warrant prime time coverage. Obama has celebrity, so the McCain camp wanted a celebrity. Selecting Sarah Palin was the equivalent of throwing a Hail Mary pass on fourth down with a minute to go in the third quarter of the Superbowl.
Now that both Democratic and Republican conventions are over, the Obama and McCain are officially operating in general election, the ostensible fourth quarter of this political season. There will likely be more gamesmanship from the Republican camp. While the Palin factor has launched McCain into the general election, she seems unlikely to have the gusto to carry him all the way to the White House. In fact, issues emerging about her early support for Alaska's "bridge to nowhere," her lobby for a reported $27 million in earmarks for her state, and some questions about her religious beliefs may prove to be heavy baggage that ultimately weighs down the McCain campaign hopes.
At this critical time, Obama should continue to pursue a campaign strategy based tightly on addressing the issues. The economy is the number one concern right now in the country. Obama is right to talk to people about their circumstances, how they are hurting, jobs are losts, homes are foreclosed on, while CEOs make multi-million dollar salaries and bonuses. As Obama has said recently, after the upcoming debates the American people will see a clear distinction between himself and McCain. The only way to achieve that distinction is to stay focused. Right now, McCain is running to be Obama. Obama must keep running for president.
Now that both Democratic and Republican conventions are over, the Obama and McCain are officially operating in general election, the ostensible fourth quarter of this political season. There will likely be more gamesmanship from the Republican camp. While the Palin factor has launched McCain into the general election, she seems unlikely to have the gusto to carry him all the way to the White House. In fact, issues emerging about her early support for Alaska's "bridge to nowhere," her lobby for a reported $27 million in earmarks for her state, and some questions about her religious beliefs may prove to be heavy baggage that ultimately weighs down the McCain campaign hopes.
At this critical time, Obama should continue to pursue a campaign strategy based tightly on addressing the issues. The economy is the number one concern right now in the country. Obama is right to talk to people about their circumstances, how they are hurting, jobs are losts, homes are foreclosed on, while CEOs make multi-million dollar salaries and bonuses. As Obama has said recently, after the upcoming debates the American people will see a clear distinction between himself and McCain. The only way to achieve that distinction is to stay focused. Right now, McCain is running to be Obama. Obama must keep running for president.
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Friday, June 6, 2008
Another river to cross
So many person have rightly called for Obama to ignore the Clinton-generated public campaign pressuring him to name Hillary as his vice-presidential running mate. Top reasons have been cited as the baggage attached to Bill Clinton, his untempered ego, charismatic dominance, yet to be publicly documented financial affairs, and personal behavior. Hillary has her own baggage, as well, not the least of which is her polarizing personality to many within both Democratic and Republican camps.
In addition, choosing Hillary as vp would make Obama look weak, and frankly, like the status quo candidate, not the agent of change that is his greatest appeal to a wide spectrum of voters.
So last night's meeting between the two, just days after Obama declared that he will be the Democratic Party's nominee for president and on the same night Hillary declared that she was going to consider her next steps in the campaign process, is a mystery.
Did Obama maintain the authoritative position he needs to be taken seriously in the general election campaign? Did he cave in to Hillary's contrivance that he cannot win without her 18 million supporters--and that he cannot get those voters without her as vp?
Obama's circumstance at this stage can be viewed in the example of Peter, who while steadfastly looking at Jesus, was able to do what is only possible with God, to walk on water. When Peter's concentration on Jesus was distracted, by the self-awareness that he was doing something amazing, he faltered and fell into the water.
In that context, if Obama stays true to his inner calling to "come," he will proceed in a direction that will defy the pragmatic analysis that considers Hillary's voter bloc as paramount, as the determinant of the remaining campaign.
If he stays true to the innver purpose that has so far presided over his amazing journey, he will choose someone other than Hillary, who some pundits and dispirited supporters say is his only hope to get to the White House. Hillary and the vp issue are a potential diversion, a distraction to Obama. However, if he stays focused on his inner purpose, this vp issue is just one more river to cross on his way to the Promised Land.
In addition, choosing Hillary as vp would make Obama look weak, and frankly, like the status quo candidate, not the agent of change that is his greatest appeal to a wide spectrum of voters.
So last night's meeting between the two, just days after Obama declared that he will be the Democratic Party's nominee for president and on the same night Hillary declared that she was going to consider her next steps in the campaign process, is a mystery.
Did Obama maintain the authoritative position he needs to be taken seriously in the general election campaign? Did he cave in to Hillary's contrivance that he cannot win without her 18 million supporters--and that he cannot get those voters without her as vp?
Obama's circumstance at this stage can be viewed in the example of Peter, who while steadfastly looking at Jesus, was able to do what is only possible with God, to walk on water. When Peter's concentration on Jesus was distracted, by the self-awareness that he was doing something amazing, he faltered and fell into the water.
In that context, if Obama stays true to his inner calling to "come," he will proceed in a direction that will defy the pragmatic analysis that considers Hillary's voter bloc as paramount, as the determinant of the remaining campaign.
If he stays true to the innver purpose that has so far presided over his amazing journey, he will choose someone other than Hillary, who some pundits and dispirited supporters say is his only hope to get to the White House. Hillary and the vp issue are a potential diversion, a distraction to Obama. However, if he stays focused on his inner purpose, this vp issue is just one more river to cross on his way to the Promised Land.
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