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Clarification, please
Over the past several months they have found themselves standing against the ambitions and talents of the first black American who could become president. In a situation that demanded sensitivity and caution, both they and their associates have too often spoken and acted carelessly. That the same charge can plausibly be made against the Obama camp does not absolve them.
Joe, what did you mean by that last sentence, exactly? Are you implying that the Obama campaign intentionally or inadvertently used sexist language during their campaign against the first legitimate female candidate for president? Or are you saying that the Obama campaign played the race card and unfairly painted the Clintons as bigots? Neither rings true for me, so I'd appreciate some clarification.