Well, it is that time of year and after what may be described as a bad week for his campaign can Senator Obama now move forward knowing that by taking the “bull by the horns” and addressing the “Race” issue, as a nation he has attempted to clear the ‘air’ on a very sensitive subject. Optimistic about what may change, even if in a limited way, I am pleased that Obama made the speech he did, even if a back-lash prove/looks politically toxic at this time. It is an uncomfortable topic for most people to talk about, but the issue cannot/should not be swept under the proverial “rug”.
Will the coming weeks continue to prove difficult for him? Yes! Let’s not kid ourselves, talking about the Race Issue would have been a difficult for anyone. To his credit, Senator Obama is a politician and not a theologian. Most professional politicians would avoiod it realizing to could prove a political minefield–deadly. But in his quest to become the next president he addresses this important issue and I say ‘kudos’ for trying. Many others continue to skip around it, others avoid it totally, knowing that by only mentioning race and politics one’s political interests/career could be marginalized. Therefore, when the Senator attempted to explain what has been described as “hate speeches and anti-Americanism” demonstrated by his Pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago he was showing his cards a leader, not just a politician.
Also worthy of mention, Reverend Wright is well known and as an institution in Chicago and was embraced by former President, Bill Clinton during his presidency. The President of the United Church of Christ also came to the defense http://www.ucc.org/news of Wright. But were your questions on race answered? Was the Barak strategy the right one for this occasion? And will the “Zel Millers” in the Democratic party, pretend as if race issues within the party does not exist?
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