Peter Beinart at the Washington Post is afraid this Presidential campaign is going to be about race. He is warning Obama that it shouldn't be. It has been brought up though. But by whom? Here is what Beinart had to say:
That's the lesson of recent weeks, when the McCain campaign brought up race (on the pretext that Obama had brought it up first). The Obama campaign tried desperately to change the subject but couldn't. Once the chum was in the water, the media sharks went wild.
On the pretext that Obama brought it up first? Excuse me? Obama did bring it up first. Obama was the one who threw "the chum" in the water.
At a fundraiser in June here is what Obama said:
Story Continues Below Ad ↓They're going to try to make you afraid of me: 'He's young and inexperienced and he's got a funny name. ... Oh, and did I mention he's black?'
If bringing up the subject that "they" (McCain and Republicans) are going to try to make you afraid of him by mentioning that he is black, isn't bring up race, I don't know what is. There is no "pretext" here. It is what it is. Does he really believe that McCain was just waiting for Obama to mention race so he could jump on it?? The only motive the McCain camp had was to defend itself.
And then again in late July, Obama warned of the Republican's impending racial attack:
The only strategy they've got in this election is to try to scare you about me -- 'He doesn't look like all the presidents on the dollar bills."
Which Obama had to finally admit that he was referring to race among other things.Obama admitted he was referring to race, why can't Peter Beinart?
Beniart continues:
Obama should take that as a warning. Race will be central to this campaign because McCain needs it to be.
Really? Because McCain isn't the one who has brought it up. Not once. Obama, on the other hand, seems to be using the race issue to scare liberals into thinking that Republicans will be using the race issue to scare everyone else.
Obama and liberal writers should face facts. Obama seems to be the only one using race right now and no one is scared.
—Kathleen McKinley is a blogger whose posts appear at Rightwing Sparkle.
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The alternate reality of
August 13, 2008 - 15:21 ET by mattmThe alternate reality of lib-o-gandists on display again...
Man, that writer is on
August 13, 2008 - 15:27 ET by gopsteveMan, that writer is on something, either that or he's just trying to scare people himself with the race card.
Also, when you try to e mail the author of the article by clicking on his name, you get this.
http://projects.wash...
Brave guy...sitting up there in his little world avoiding having to hear a person taking him on. Yes, you can log in and post comments, but it's not the same.
Maybe that is because Obama
August 13, 2008 - 15:32 ET by USA4freedomMaybe that is because Obama DID bring it up first.
The Republicans did not bring up race and because they didn’t.. the Obama had to resort to the line: The Republicans “are going” to try to scare you, they “will” tell you I have a funny name, and did I mention that I don’t look like the Presidents on the dollar bills?
Its that tired old line, Conservatives are racist, homophobic, back woods, stupid, gun nuts..etc..etc..etc.. even if they don't act like it we know they are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only problem with that is, there is a hugh part of American that see through it. When Obama makes that line of clinging to our religion and guns, that would be about 80% of America believes in God.
Ronald Reagan, 1962: I did not leave the Democratic party, the party left me.
Insert: your name, 2008, and the Republican party.
Yeah, the Dems were so "sure" Republicans would bring up race
August 13, 2008 - 18:27 ET by Scout FinchAnd when they didn't, the Dems and Obama had to resort to bringing it up themselves.
Obama and liberal writers
August 13, 2008 - 15:30 ET by bigtimerObama and liberal writers should face facts. Obama seems to be the only one using race right now and no one is scared.
...that about sums it up perfectly....
I'm not scared, in fact I am past disgusted with this being used by the leftists 24/7...in fact, I bet it is going to grate against even more people by election time, McCain isn't my guy, but he is going to win in a landslide if this keeps up.
Talk about backfiring on thses simpleton race-baiting nit-wits.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
SOBama will
August 13, 2008 - 15:43 ET by Delsachoose Condi Rice as VP
Race is an issue?
Just guessing,
Dels... It's going to
August 13, 2008 - 15:46 ET by bigtimerDels...
It's going to break John Kerry's heart....latest rumor is he is being strongly considered for that spot.
Darn his luck...now he isn't the right color.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Obama should take that as a
August 13, 2008 - 16:10 ET by motherbeltObama should take that as a warning. Race will be central to this campaign because McCain needs it to be.
No, Obama needs it to be about race, or he wouldn't keep bringing it up.
I'm sick of him garnering sympathy from idiots like Beinart by putting words in Republicans' mouths, in the future, no less! Gotta get that race thing out there, since McCain doesn't seem inclined to bring it up!
Mr. Beinart, how did the McCain campaign bring up race in recent weeks? I must have missed it.
Tired of being called a racist
August 13, 2008 - 16:34 ET by In_AweI agree with bigtime. I mentioned to my wife last night that another 90 days of Obama and his supporters calling anyone who disagrees with or opposes him a racist may sink his candidacy. Quite a few Americans will tire of this routine especially when juxtapositioned against Obama's race based comments and longterm affiliation with Rev. Wright. They justifiably wonder what this guy would be like when subjected to criticism once in office.
I also fear what the backlash will be in this country should Obama lose. It will make the 2000 election "Gore was screwed" camp look absolutely sane by comparison. The Dems don't suffer political losses without trying to exact some form of retribution. Our nation will suffer from these left wing bigots trying to reignite a 1960's style racial unrest.
In_Awe...
August 13, 2008 - 16:39 ET by Clear thinkerI have to agree. I see riots in our future.
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
Tsk Tsk Tsk...
August 13, 2008 - 16:59 ET by JeffWeimerDon't you know, it's racist to even contest this election. He is The One, a lightworker, for crying out lound. Anyone who would oppose him must be racist by definition, and disagreements on policy are contrived to cover up this simmering hatred. After all, his policices are so obviously correct, why would anyone oppose them?
Post/Pravda
August 13, 2008 - 17:59 ET by ScrapironBirds of a feather.
Old, Retired and glad of it.
Bigtimer
August 13, 2008 - 18:04 ET by DelsaI was just kidding.
Maybe he'll choose C Powell as if that will send us lemings over the cliff for SOBama. Do you think the rumors are true re: Kerry forVP?
I can't see it but then I can't see SOBama as President either.
Personally, I'd like to see him back on the streets community organizing.
Condi gave a news conference today displaying her brilliance. She is no push over. She put the press in their places and her command of history was way above the heads of the idiots asking her questions.
She made me proud today.
Delsa...I was kidding right
August 13, 2008 - 18:13 ET by bigtimerDelsa...I was kidding right back with ya'.
I really did hear that about Kerry though....
Who knows, this whole Presidential race has gone on too long...it is almost about a soap-opera comedy to me at times.
For those who don't know me, I know how serious this all is...just trying to add a little humor.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Bigtimer
August 13, 2008 - 18:48 ET by DelsaI think one of the talk shows started a count down.
I CAN'T STAND IT!
Like you I too feel like it has been six years already.
If we have to do this the last four years of every four year term I'll go nuttier than I alreadyam.
McCain needs to attack MSM; they're campaigning for Obama
August 13, 2008 - 19:47 ET by nkviking75McCain should consider directly attacking the MSM, since the MSM is clearly campaigning for Obama. Obama has an anti-smear website, supposedly to respond to smears from the GOP and conservative media. McCain needs that kind of operation and more.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Good point. When poll after
August 14, 2008 - 13:53 ET by deerjerkydaveGood point. When poll after poll lately shows heavy recognition by the public that big media is in the tank for Obama it couldn't hurt McCain to take a few swings at the liberal media.
I'm confused. Why would
August 14, 2008 - 13:50 ET by deerjerkydaveI'm confused. Why would bringing up race help McCain? Is he saying that there are a lot of racist Democrats who will vote for McCain if they realize that Obama is black?
The reality is that they're just trying to make the subtle jabs and hints that Republicans are racist without having any evidence to support their outrageous claims. These liberal minds have convinced themselves that if McCain brings up race that it will excite the racist base of the Republican Party to show up and vote for him. The paranoia and delusions from the left in this country is disturbing.