Obama's Tough Long Hard Row to Hoe...

I am optimistic that Obama could attract the numbers in the general election to become president. BUT for that to happen, I believe that Obama would have to attract a majority of women; especially white women and the majority of black men.

I hope we can agree to disagree that black women are more woman than black. In today's culture, the black woman for the most part has somewhat of a negative opinion of black men (Obama is a black man). But black women are very much in step with women's rights and advancement.

I also believe that black men are apprehensive toward Obama because of what I call the "Clarence Thomas" (Uncle Tom) syndrome. We can add Federal Attorney to Louisiana's western district; "Donald Washington" overseeing Jena La, to that list. We know what he did when the opportunity to stand up or shut-up knocked on his door. He chose the latter. So black men will have to be convinced that Obama is not just another "Uncle Tom."

Again, I would be delighted to see Obama sworn in as the first black president, but he has a tough long hard row to hoe.

About Hilliary!

I believe if she gets the nomination, she will change her focus to simply the economy. Race will be off the table and gender will reign supreme. Therefore when the choices are no longer black and white they become green. And Hilliary knows that very well.