Letters to the Editor
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Take a lesson from Donna Brazile
It's always entertaining to hear white talking heads interpret race issues. And good old Joan always gives HC the benefit of the doubt. Donna Brazile describes the Democratic party as encompassing everyone, not breaking down into factions as the Clintons have done to bolster a weak argument. The fact is, Obama could never have gotten as far as he is without white voters- slicing and dicing cannot change the figures. Furthermore, Bill Clinton got into office thanks to overwhelming support from the African-American community. Hillary benefitted from the relationship at the start of her campaign when the Obama camp was concerned that he wouldn't be able to tap into this strong Clinton advantage, their beloved Bill the "First Black American President". Remember? All the media was hammering on whether Obama was black enough while HC was the expected nominee. Don't remember? Hmmm.
But make no mistake: what is passing for exit poll voting segments (hard working white voters) is code. Let's not pretend we don't know that. For once, let's not mirror the denial of the Republicans and reach for our higher selves, in spite of the rancor this campaign has so far reveled in.
Joan, be a journalist again, not a partisan. Use your skills to speak about facts instead of manufacturing excuses for what has become an embarrassing and shameful primary.