Will race factor in your voting choice?

This weeks LTH question of the week. Give your answer here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

A recent ABC News/Washington Post Poll suggest that 3 out of 10 Americans admit that race will play a factor in theie voting descision. Will it be a a factor with your vote?

	No, I will vote for a candidate based on his merits.
	Yes in all honesty it will be.
	Yes but not a major factor.
	I hope not.http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Maryland elects first black congresswomen

Congratulations to Democratic lawyer and nonprofit executive Donna Edwards who won a special election Tuesday to become Maryland’s first black woman elected to Congress. Read her story by clicking the link below:

 

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Who should be Barack Obama’s VP

Who should Barack Obama pick as his VP?
Give your answer here and discuss this topic here: http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/LTHQOTW.html

 

Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton Caroline Kennedy Al Gore John Kerry Ed Rendel Other

Kenya celebrates Barack Obama’s victory

Kenya the homeland of Barack Obama’s father is celebrating in the same manner as African Americans over Barack Obama’s historic winning of the Democratic Nomination. Click the link below to hear from some Kenyans one being Barack’s grandmother.

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Charles Rangel not happy with Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton supporter Democratic congressman Charles Rangel explains why Hillary finally agreed to suspend her campaign and the frustration he and other supporters felt in dealing with the situation since Tuesday. Click the link below to watch video:

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BET founders letter to Congressman James Clyburn

BET founder Robert Johnson has sent a leader to Comgressman James Clyburn asking him to help reunite the Democratic Party and to help get everyone behind Barack Obama. He has also asked Congressman Clyburn to get the full support of the Congressional Black Caucus for Obama .

He of course also slips in something about Hillary being Obama’s Vice Presedential running mate. Read the letter by clicking the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

Barrack Obama June 3 victory speech

On June 3, 2008 American History was made as Barack Obama became the first African American to win the nomination of the Democratic Party for the Presidency of the United States. Watch the video and see a written transcript  of the speech by clicking the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/LTHSpecialReport.html

Associated Press declares Obama winner of Democratic Nomination

The Associated Press has proclaimed Barack Obama the winner of the Democratic Nomination for the Presidency! Congratulations to Barack Obama on making AMERICAN history. Watch the AP Report  by clicking the link below:

http://www.letstalkhonestly.com/blacknewsblackviews.html

 

Geraldie Ferraro writes that some whites are afraid of Barack Obama

Geraldine Ferraro has written a very interesting editorial for The Boston Globe about racism and sexism in the Democratic Primaries. She writes something that if true shows we have a very long way to go with race relations in this country. The statement refers to so called Reagan Democrats. She writes,

“…..They see Obama’s playing the race card throughout the campaign and no one calling him for it as frightening. They’re not upset with Obama because he’s black; they’re upset because they don’t expect to be treated fairly because they’re white….” Read the entire editorial by clicking the link below:

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Bill Clinton says Obama Campaign played race card

In an interview with Pennsylvania radio station WHYY accused the Obama campaign of playing the race card after the South Carolina Primary. Later on that same day he denied saying any such thing. Listen to the interview and decide for yourself what Bill Clinton said:

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