Does Obama have the political guts to stand up to tough black American leaders when their demands try to hog... [MORE]

Arvind 

Mar 23, 2008 22:15

John McWhorter is brilliant and insightful. In a recent column, "Ready for Obama," his assertion that "race trumps class" enlightened... [MORE]

Chip Drury 

Mar 22, 2008 16:30

Those of you saying McWhorter is wrong should just come out and admit it. You looked at the images of...

Carl Stronzo 

Mar 21, 2008 23:49

I'm ready for a president who listens to us, who is getting his money in small doses directly from individual... [MORE]

Stillman 

Mar 21, 2008 19:39

I am sure Senator Clinton and the former President have been in company where the "n" word was used. Provoked... [MORE]

Pamela Rios 

Mar 21, 2008 03:05

Thanks in part to writers like McWhorter, I've understood for a while that black churches engage in a certain amount... [MORE]

John Hadjisky 

Mar 21, 2008 01:19

I am really disappointed with Mr. McWorther's column. I would think he would be more objective on this issue. I... [MORE]

Mabel 

Mar 20, 2008 10:23

I don't think it follows that America must accept demagoguery to have a black President. Clarence Thomas shows us another... [MORE]

Tom 

Mar 19, 2008 22:47

Actually, Rev. Wright was quoting a white man when he said that... http://youtube.com/watch?v=QOdlnzkeoyQWatch the clip in the beginning of the video... [MORE]

Matt D 

Mar 22, 2008 01:06

The Clintons subjected the public to scandalous sex, not to mention the intern in the White House while Hillary was... [MORE]

broadcast 

Mar 19, 2008 22:47

John McWhorter wrote, "I, for one, am still ready for a black president. I wonder if the rest of America... [MORE]

John Rich 

Mar 19, 2008 21:54

How can we make progress if such negativity comes from the pulpit? If American Black churches are in this state,... [MORE]

Murielle 

Mar 19, 2008 21:07

As I understand it the Rev.'s sermons were on DVD's on sale at the church. Wouldn't you as a long... [MORE]

josephine 

Mar 19, 2008 18:09

I usually find Mr. McWhorter quite sound on the issue of race realtions, but I found this column defending the... [MORE]

Donald haverstrom 

Mar 19, 2008 15:42

Despite the excuses Mr. McWhorter makes for Mr. Obama, the responsibility of a leader is to lead not to follow,... [MORE]

mhr 

Mar 19, 2008 14:49

Obama made a very good speech yesterday in Philadelphia. But I don't believe he has put the issue to rest.... [MORE]

Robert 

Mar 19, 2008 14:42

American is righfully not ready for this black president. The horrific underbelly of black racism has been exposed. Obama makes... [MORE]

V Racer 

Mar 19, 2008 13:56

None of the present candidates offers everything that I want to see. But I think all of them could do... [MORE]

Arthur Dieli 

Mar 19, 2008 13:34

I don't appreciate Mr. McWhorter's coddling of the racists who blame others for their own failures to achieve! Women (... [MORE]

h brando 

Mar 19, 2008 12:23

It is not enough to say that Obama and his wife are really patriots and this sentiment is felt all... [MORE]

ethel scher 

Mar 19, 2008 11:30

I understand that Obama stated that he was not present on July 22, 2007 when 'reverend' Wright gave yet another... [MORE]

Kate 

Mar 19, 2008 18:17

Obama is an opportunist. He landed in Chicago and took up with the most powerful man in the Black community.... [MORE]

Dorothy Wachsstock 

Mar 19, 2008 11:11

John McWhorter actually wants readers to take him seriously when he says that Obama's solidarity with Wright and the Trinity... [MORE]

Amy De Rosa 

Mar 19, 2008 11:07

I like what you say. I take it that Pastor Wright was working hard, perspiring at performing for an audience... [MORE]

Leon Hyman 

Mar 19, 2008 09:49

Senator Obama has not been my choice for President since his entry into the field. Not because of his color,... [MORE]

Al Quartararo 

Mar 19, 2008 09:11

Dear Mr. Mcwhorter, Did Senator Obama lie when he first denied being present at the "controversial" speeches he now admits hearing?... [MORE]

samuel 

Mar 19, 2008 08:17

The battle against racism has to be fought with the proper tools. In order to fulfill the "dream," every racist,... [MORE]

Lesley 

Mar 19, 2008 02:00