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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:00 AM

It's OK to vote for Obama because he's black

I'm voting for Obama because he's qualified, charismatic and progressive -- but his blackness seals the deal.

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  • Tuesday, February 26, 2008 03:15 AM

    Hillary Clinton and John McCain are not qualified to be President of the United States

    Being white does not entitle you to a position of importance or authority.

    Hillary Clinton would not be in the Senate if her last name was Smith. Her much disputed "35 years" of experience making bad decisions, allowing the Right to frame the issues, and mismanaging tasks inside campaigns demonstrates her lack of leadership and competence.

    John McCain does not have the temperment to be the President of the United States. His cozy relationship with lobbyists like Jack Abramoff exposes him as a corrupt phony.

    Barack Obama has been able to excite voters on the campaign trail and the old white people and Gary (Mr. Backhanded dismissive compliment of Barack Obama's 11 years of legislative experience) Kamiya are jealous.

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