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Posted by: A. Glenn Brady	4/25/2008
Sen. Obama was unable to close the door on the Democratic nomination with the win of Sen. Clinton in Pennsylvania. Even though it was expected, there was hope that an Obama upset could end the race. Instead, the Democratic party is growing more and more divided. The question is, "Why is Sen. Clinton still in the race? And what is former President Bill Clinton's problem?" The highest ranking African-American in Congress, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, called the former president's recent conduct "bizarre," and said several of Clinton's actions had deeply upset many African-Americans. If the poll results from the Pennsylvania primary is any indication, then the democratic vote is dividing between the elderly & white women for Clinton and the young & African-Americans for Obama. Truthfully, I'm surprised to see Sen. Obama survive the Rev. Wright issue, only to continue to be beat up by the Clintons, along with Sen. McCain. Next comes Indiana and North Carolina on May 6th. It appears that Sen. Obama will win North Carolina, so the real show down is Indiana. Many are saying that if Sen. Clinton does not win Indiana, the race should end and Sen. Obama be declared the winner. My question is, "Will Hillary Clinton bow out of the race if she loses Indiana?" Let me hear from you.

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Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By Michelle Nelms on 4/25/2008

You quote, "Sen. Obama was unable to close the door on the Democratic nomination with the win of Sen. Clinton in Pennsylvania. Even though it was expected." I, Michelle, DID NOT EXPECT SUCH A WIN. I knew Sen Obama wasn't going to win Pennsylvania. SO IT CAME AS NO SURPRISE FOR ME. What I was most glad about is the fact that he was able to greatly narrowed the gap from a 25% loss to just a 10% loss to Sen Clinton. I felt relieved that the 25% loss did not hold, therefore losing more delegates. He is still a whoppy 161 delegates ahead, not including the superdelegates. He did well if you ask me. It still anyone's game though. And to answer your question will Sen Clinton quit if she doesn't win Indiana....The anwer is A FAT (NO). Sen Clinton is a fighter. She will fight at all cause, and will fight to the very end. She is very smart and competitive.That's what I like about her. She's most definitely not a quitter.I personally believe that Sen Clinton is smarter than Sen Obama, but her message for change is not as genuine as Sen Obama. Sen Obama IS FOR REAL. He is true to himself, and takes unconventional stances on issues. Unlike Sen Clinton, Sen Obama doesn't accept money from lobbyists, which could obliged him to accept corruptions in Washington, which he is fighting against. Sen Obama is smarter in running a strategic campaign than Sen Clinton. Unlike other politicians, Sen Obama doesn't believe in playing dirty politic just to get elected. Some worried that he needs to toughin up a bit against his opponets though.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Michelle Nelms on 4/25/2008
I quote," I felt relieved that the 25% loss did not hold, therefore losing more delegates." I meant to say, "losing less delegates." My error.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By Bishop Keith on 4/25/2008

I believe Senator Clinton will stay in until June She still thinks super delegates will put her on top. I don't think that will hapen. I am not surprised Senator Obama has survived Rev. Wright and the rev is back in the headlines. I do think what is happening is toughin up Obama for the Republican attack if he survive these and I think he will he will be ready for whatever the republicans ill thro at him.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Bishop Keith on 4/25/2008
Thanks for the piece by Bishop Wagner It is very challenging and we must take the challenge

Re:Good Interview

By Michelle Nelms on 4/26/2008

I hope you all watched The Honorable Pastor Jeremiah Wright interview with my hero, Mr. Bill Moyers on PBS. God Bless That Man. At first, I thought it was a very bad idea to interview former pastor Wright just when it was so close to the next primary election. To my surprise, it was an awesome interview, which has shined light on any distortion from the truth regarding Wright's controversy. This should put all doubts about Sen Obama and his former pastor, along with his church to rest. I am so glad I watched the whole interview on the internet. Many people are now commenting saying they apologize to pastor Wright, and that the medias are liars and they need to apologize to pastor Wright and to his church, and seek God's forgiveness. Many said that that they were glad they saw it. And it has cleared any confusion, and thought pastor Wright is a good man with deep faith.....And have you heard that many of Sen Clinton's supporters are now fed up with her, for how she treated Sen Obama are now moving towards supporting Sen Obama? I am so happy that everthing is coming to light. I've been avoiding the medias this week to keep from getting upset.Now I need to watch House Majority James Clyburn on his condeming Sen Clinton on her campaign tactic against Sen Obama, because I did not see that, though I heard a lot about it.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By Bishop Keith on 4/28/2008

Wll since that interview the Rev. gave two major speech and the media is divided as to its impact on the Obama campaign. The Rev. is getting a lot of coverage that is seemingly distracting from the issues. The Rev is a great speaker and has tremendous knowledge. Some seems to be suggesting that there is a motive behind the Rev. speaking out at this time. Others are suggesting that Obama sever all ties from the Rev. I don't think he will but I also think that he Obama will survive.

Re: It's Very Sad, But Perhaps Necesary? I Think So

By Michelle on 4/29/2008

Dear Sen Obama, please know that there are good pastors out there praying for you; I know my pastor and our church especially...........Barack Obama denounces Rev Jeremiah Wright By Alex Spillius in Washington Last Updated: 12:06AM BST 30/04/2008 Barack Obama has made an impassioned denunciation of his controversial former pastor, calling remarks the Rev Jeremiah Wright made earlier this week “outrageous” and contradictory to “everything I have done in my life”. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00414/tcuk_400x82_normal_414585a.gif

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By gittysbug on 5/1/2008

I wish we could all peep into the future and “see what the end gonna be.” Fortunately only seers have this gift. The others of us have to vote and wait. Rev. Wright isn’t good for the Obama’s campaign. When Obama entered the race, no one knew exactly where he stood on certain issues. He became a type of fuel for the engine of change that this country is experiencing in relation to race. His message was ‘we are American; Black, White, Hispanic, Yellow, Brown, Male, Female, Young and Old.’ By his eloquence, he persuade people of all the above groups to join in as if that spirit of change were driving to chant-yes we can, yes we can. Join together hand in hand, the Dream is coming true, was the chant. But for twenty years, he and his family heard a different chant. A chant not like that of the Anti Slavery movement, a chant not like that of the Civil War movement, a chant not like that of the Civil Rights movement, but a chant of hate toward America. Now, he offers no sound explanation as to why he stayed under this philosophy for so long. Now his former pastor and mentor is calling him a liar. Rev Wright states that Obama is like all the other liars in politics that seeks to deceive the people for their vote. I believe Rev Wright. Obama has enough votes and delegates to win, however he can’t produce enough votes and delegates after the Rev Wright debauch to show that his engine has the same horsepower it did before. Subsequently, there is a different feeling about him now among many American. The question is -at what cost do we as Black Americans want to have a Black President or a Woman President or for that fact continue with the Bush Iraq policy. With that said the government of any great country is in the hands of the almighty God. No one will sit in this seat unless God places them there for his glory. Daniel 2:20-21, 4:17. If Hillary, or Obama, or McCain has been chosen by God, that person will stand and be sworn in. Don’t be surprise and cry foul if the person we think shouldn’t win wins. God’s word can not lie. The many prophesies of Daniel and the revelation given to John must come to past. Who will God use to bring them?

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By gittysbug on 5/1/2008

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Michelle Nelms on 5/7/2008
Congratulation To Sen Obama's Victory in North Carolina, and Congratulaion To His Much Better Than Expected in Indiana. Tonight Is His Night Over All..... Given in Delegates Net Gain He Will Receive, and Erasing All Sen Clinton's Delegates Win In Pennsylvania.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Michelle on 5/8/2008
New Topic Please! Who Is More Electable or Should Sen Clinton Stay In The Race & Why?

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Michelle on 5/13/2008
Sen Obama is expected to gain at most 25% or less in W Virginia, but I hope he gets at least 34% or better. I know he won't win W Virginia.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By gittysbug on 5/13/2008

Michelle, what do you think? My feeling is that she should not cash in what she worked so hard for these last four years. If Obama wins he wins. But she has every right based on the ethics of campaigning and voting to stay in until the very end. She is hoping for a miracle, and I hope she gets it. Her remanding in the race will not hurt or split the Democratic Party. If Obama hadn’t won the delegates that he won before the voter found out about his anti-American views, he would further behind Hillary than what she is behind him. Hillary is more electable than Obama. However, the electoral voting being what it is, Obama is more electable because he is out in front. Michelle, why are you trying to call the shots regarding subject matters on this blog? Just kidding.

Re: Hillary is catching up- More electable

By gittysbug on 5/13/2008

I guess you and I are the only ones out here. Hillary is picking up steam, however she may not have enough states to throw on the fire to past Obama. To be quite honest with you, there aren’t too many states lift for Obama with a huge Black American base population that can carry a single state like North Carolina did. Which mean she is coming too close for comfort. If the Supreme Court makes Florida and that other state vote, she will win. Once she and her followers she how close she is, she will take it to court because she thinks she has been divinely appointed for this office.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By Michelle on 5/14/2008

Hi gittysbug, hehehe....I'm not trying to call all the shouts, but it does sure seem like it, LOL....Thanks to you, I'm not alone after all....and yes....Sen. Clinton should stay in the race, especially if she feels she has a chance at taking the nomination, since Sen Obama hasn't reached the magic number yet. What Sen Clinton is wittily doing is waiting to hear from the DNC on May 31 regarding whether they would be allowed to seat both Florida and Michigan states' delegates, after they had violated primary rules,which would move the goal post up from 2025 to 2209 needed to claim the nomination.This is what Sen Clinton is hoping for, because that way, it would give her more leverage to catch up closer with Sen Obama in the race, while she is given more time to convinced superdelegates and voters alike why they should vote for her, and why she would be stronger against Republican Sen McCain than Sen Obama. She has compelling arguments that she'd won all large populated states, every swing state, and most importantly, winning states like W Virginia and Ohio are automatic guaranteed to the White House, which seems to be very true. She also kept stressing how it is so important to win those arguments, and thus has proven that she is more electable among whites,working class, and older white women in general, who make up the most population. That's her purpose for staying in the race dispite all who had suggested otherwise. I have to say although she scares me, because I like Sen Obama better, and want to see him win the nomination, the fact remains that she is very smart( manipulative) as well as resilient. Thanks gittysbug for not allowing me to talk to myself. You are a good person and perhaps a friend.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By gittysbug on 5/14/2008

Michelle, we are brother and sister. I conclude this because of the site we are on. Save Christian brothers and sisters should be able to discuss matters that relate to this world even if we disagree. It would be a good thing if people that engaged in discussion understood the usage ad homonym; not attacking the person but rather the ideal. None of us knows the outcome of this race, but it is sure good to discuss with mild manners intelligent people what we think will happen. Then after it does happen, to continue discussing why things are not happening. Thanks Michelle, I hope to continue our godly discussions as this and more topics arise in the future. I appreciate the information that you have collected to make us more informed regarding matters of fact.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By Michelle on 5/15/2008

Politic is an interesting subject, because it challenges our way of thinking on important issues, and it keeps us in suspense about the outcome, such as who will win the race? It's like playing an exciting game. It also let us know how smart we are, and if we think like other politicians, and if so, how close on target were we in our prediction on any issue? Politic doesn't have to be nasty, but rather fun ..... And I agree, we are brother and Sister, who enjoyed politic......I like that. Thanks gittysbug.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Donnie on 5/25/2008
Hello everyone. I don't mean this as criticism. I am sincerely seeking understanding. How can Apostolics support a candidate that supports upholding the current abortion laws, and same sex unions?<br>Personaly I like Obama, but I don't see how I can support him. I guess I won't be voting!

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By A. Glenn Brady on 5/28/2008
Well Donnie, what candidate has "all" the positive qualities that you are seeking with "no" negative qualities? Perhaps you gave your conclusion by not voting. President Bush was considered the "Christian" candidate and look what happened! I do understand your position but can't prayer change a person's view to reflect what we believe?

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By gittysbug on 5/30/2008

I don’t believe that Donnie was saying that he was seeking a person to be president that doesn’t have flaws, he was questioning the Apostolic view on voting for a candidate that doesn’t believe in our godly principles based on the scriptures. I believe that is a fair question and one that desired a biblically center answer. The nation voted for President Bush because of his view on sin. The sad fact one now is that we don’t have any candidate to vote for if we are voting for one that stands on biblical principal. We don’t have one to choose from in this election. The only thing we have going for us as Americans is electing the first woman or the first American male that looks like he was part of the ancestors from the Black African Slaves. Donnie, I hope that you do vote. Don’t ever get disgusted and give up. It will become a character, and when things don’t go our way, we lose hope. This is a great country. God brought us here for a reason. If you don’t vote, God will put someone in your place. Who knows, maybe you were brought to the kingdom for such a time as this.

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division	By Donnie on 6/18/2008
You're right, they all have views that go against godly principle. I agree that the Bush Administration has made a lot of mistakes and some

Re: Well The Race Continues Amidst Growing Division

By Donnie on 6/18/2008

You're right, they all have views that go against godly principle. I agree that the Bush Administration has made a lot of mistakes and some may say the policies cost lives, and has put America in an economic tail spin. As bad as he seems to have been, I can't ignore the attack against marriage by the gay movement, and legal abortion. I believe God calls for us to stand for godly principles, no matter how we suffer in the natural. Does our hope for a black man in the "white" house outweigh our hate for iniquity. If we don't do something about government supported gay marriage soon, we will suffer a worst fate than a war an economic uncertainty. If I'm not mistaken, Obama supports the Hate Crime Bill that will seek to make preaching against homosexuality a crime. I don't pretend to lecture you great men & women of God on godliness, I'm just thinking out loud. This is a time we need to saturate the Throne of God with prayer for whomever He places in power. Apostolics all over the United States need to organize prayer for 24 hours a day until we begin to stop our enemies advancement. I know this world will wax worst and worst, but we've got to do something QUICK! Gittysbug you're right, and I will vote, but I'm just not sure how. To be honest, I'd like to vote for Obama, but I'm not sure if I can. I'll be listening and praying for guidance.

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