Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses. Racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars. Incidents around the country referring to President-elect Barack Obama are dampening the postelection glow of racial progress and harmony, highlighting the stubborn racism that remains in America. Ugly stuff. I'd hoped we were [but knew we weren't] be... read full post picked by abandonedcouch 3 days ago

2006 article from the Chicago Tribune suggesting why Obama should run for president in 2008. The article and comments are quite interesting.
link fixed picked by 2manyusernames 3 weeks ago

The Obama campaign announced the giveaway moments before the former presidents speech drawing many of the attendees away.

"I was leaning toward Obama, but this sealed the deal for sure," one student said. picked by coldbladed 8 months ago

Did her refusal to accept legally and socially mandated dehumanization mean she was turning her back on black culture? Two essays debate the point.
This is especially interesting considering accusations from some blacks that Barak Obama isn't 'black enough' to represent them. picked by VoodooPeacock 2 years ago

I don't get it. I mean, am I the only person in the world who's noticed that Barack Obama isn't black? picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago

A black commentator, angry about white perception of his race's riot readiness, flips the looking glass and asks if whites will riot if Obama wins. Suggests that white are just as likely to riot as blacks. picked by tontodiablo 2 weeks ago

Throughout his campaign Barack Obama has mocked his critics, noting that they just don't get what a novel figure and consistent unifier he has been for his whole life. "They say: We don't know enough about him. His pastor once said something. He's got a funny name, sounds Muslim." picked by 1thirteen3 7 months ago

On Election day twelve Obama voters were interviewed extensively right after they voted to learn how the news media impacted their knowledge of what occurred during the campaign. These voters were chosen for their apparent intelligence/verbal abilities and willingness to express their opinions to a large audience. The rather shocking video below seeks to provide some insight into which informatio... read full post picked by shuallyo 1 day ago

Sen. Christopher Dodd endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday and said it is time for Democrats to join forces to defeat the Republicans in the fall campaign. picked by MandolinOrange 9 months ago

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama emerged victorious in the first election returns of the 2008 presidential race, winning 15 of 21 votes cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire.

It was the first time since 1968 that the village leaned Democratic in an election. picked by belvario 2 weeks ago

The media's worship of Obama is quickly dying off. In answer to this "hard-hitting expose", yeah he probably did and it is incredibly offensive and should be illegal. The problem is every single politician from dog catcher to POTUS has done the same thing.

-Of course this is just proof #1419 that his "change" consists of a change in payees not a change in politics. picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Sen. Robert C. Byrd, a former member of the Ku Klux Klan and a one-time opponent of civil rights legislation, endorsed Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

CBS finds out that the US has a serious race problem when it decided to close comments on Obama articles due to comments filled with hate filled racist remarks. picked by shredtone 2 years ago

I wouldnt normally have posted this but the reactions shocked me and worried me alot. You should see what kind of people are going to be voting.

I dont know why this video only shows black supporters I thought that was odd picked by dork 7 months ago

• He applied to appear in a black pin-up calendar while at Harvard but was rejected by the all-female committee. picked by gammerus 4 days ago

Barack Obama has a message for Tennessee's Republican Party: "Lay off my wife." This was in reference to a video taking Mrs Obama to task for her "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country." He called the strategy "low class." picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Considering our lively discussion over the appropriate use of the label "black" in regards to our President-elect, this article discussing the cultural identity of blacks in America seemed fitting. picked by lynxears 2 weeks ago

Rather than restate untruths about Obama, the campaign would do better to start some rumors of its own.

Such as: Barack Obama wears a FLAG PIN at all times. Even in the shower.

and: There's only one artist on Barack Obama's iPod: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY. picked by JoshSF49 5 months ago

Getting an endorsement from a True Expert in finances is great even if the endorsement is by default.

Buffett told a press conference here Monday he had offered support to both Obama and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton but that since it appeared Obama would win the party's nomination, "I will be very happy if he is elected president." picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

It's just days away from one of the most anticipated US federal elections in history and both sides are plowing into spin overdrive. Which is why we love this amazing original advertisement that has succeeded in doing what most politicians don't - cut through the crap in a single succinct moment. picked by statboy 2 weeks ago