I don't pay much attention to who endorses who but I guess, Dr E, if I look at it in the tribal way you outlined, then people who look up to the endorser sure would pay attention.

I can't tell very much difference between the 3 leading candidates. I'm not a statist & they are all for big Federal government so I shudder equally at all 3 LOL.

AS WE ALL KNOW, SENATOR BARACK OBAMA IS NOT FRIENDS WITH LOUIS FARRAKHAN!!!

In fact, Sen. Barack Obama has condemned Louis Farrakhan's horrendous hate speech and even criticized Trumpet Magazine for honoring him this past year! Please join me in telling Farrkhan to shut up; We don't need or want his endorsement! I just sent the following email to Farrakhan. I urge all of you to do the same…

To Louis Farrakhan,

I am a progressive white woman without a racist/sexist/bigoted bone in my body. I have been campaigning for Sen. Obama for months. I am deeply offended by your endorsement, which is completely unsolicited by Sen. Obama!

How on Earth can you expect any white and/or Jewish Barack Obama supporter to feel good about their vote when the hate-monger Farrakhan publicly endorses him? Louis Farrakhan, you are a disgrace!

You are the self-proclaimed enemy of white America. You and Sen. Obama have nothing in common! Sen. Obama is a symbol of hope for many Americans. He is fighting for peace and diversity in America. You seek only to perpetuates hatred and resentment.

Please do not attempt to associate your views with Sen. Obama's views! Please distance yourself from Sen. Obama! Your endorsement is not a welcome one!

Sincerely,
Obama Supporter

Wait until some GOP consultant figures out that he can put Farrakhan's anti-Americanism together with Obama's decision not to wear a flag pin or put his hand over his heart during the “Star Spangled Banner”.

This, together with Nader's quixotic mission to run again, is disasterous news for the golden boy!

Actually come to think about it, Barack's b'day is in August, too. So an article in the Onion about how the two conventions gave these presidential candidates their Prez. nominations as b'day gifts would be hilarious!

Hillary's b'day is in Oct. so I guess neither she nor I will be receiving the nomination as a gift. But that's OK, if Obama wins the presidency in Nov., that will be a nice enough gift for me. Maybe Hill will be veep so she can say the same.

I've been waiting to see who David Duke will endorse, who someone channeling Oral Roberts from the grave will endorse. We've already heard who A. coulter claims to endorse. And then there are the unendorsements. R. Limbaugh of JMcC, and on and on. I'm with T-Steel, it's enough to make your head ache, from laughing, from shaking it so hard in tiredness.

I hope you will read the tale of 'the youngest son.' I believe that is where the jing is underlying this story… Maybe I ought state it more clearly/boldly… Farrakhan's (who I sat next to on an airplane once… another story for another time) group may vote for obama or not.. someone might make some 'materialistic' something or other about Farrakhan speaking his mind… But, there is a destiny to the old being replaced by, allied with, the young that overrides such matters. The depleted WILL be replaced and restored or remade by the new, newer and younger, no matter who says what.

It might be that Obama is 'the youngest son' … regardless of what Minister Farrakhan or anyone else says or doesnt say.

If that's not clear in this article, pls let me know.

dr.e

Why Obama third? If Hillary and Obama are very close on policy issues (and you may not think so- personally I don't think Obama and Hillary are as close on policy issues as most people claim, but that's just me) it seems that Obama would be a natural second choice for you. McCain isn't on my list as any choice because I strongly oppose the Iraq war (among other reasons) and he wants us to stay there.

If you said that you would never vote for Obama, that's fine too. It just seems odd that you go from Hillary to McCain to Obama.

If you don't want to answer here, that's fine, it is a little off topic. Maybe I'll start asking people what their rankings are and why. That would be interesting. Thanks for the thought.

Jews who normally vote Democratic will not vote for an anti-abortion, pro-war Republican. Period. Obama and Clinton have identical records on Israel, church-state separation, civil rights, etc. Why do you suppose Obama would get such little support in the Jewish community?

Now I admit that Hillary Clinton has legitimate support among many Jews. I like her too. But I like Obama much more.

Actually it would have been a hoot if Farrakhan had endorsed Hillary, citing the reason for his support is that she went to the State of the Black Union conference whereas Obama didn't… ROFL!

Ain't that the truth. What a crazy place our country is sometimes. I hope this doesn't become one of those “faux defining moments” for Senator Obama. Would be quite sad if this causes a backlash against him. I seriously doubt Senator Clinton herself would had fuel to this issue. But you know SOME Clinton supporters and SOME right-wingers/Republicans are going to have alot of “fun” with this.

Oh well. Is November here yet? I just want the campaign season to end.

Actually it would have been a hoot if Farrakhan had endorsed Hillary, citing the reason for his support is that she went to the State of the Black Union conference whereas Obama didn't… ROFL!

I can just hear Taylor Marsh right now…. not saying anything in particular, just a high screech.