Slight of King Could Linger for Voters
"It was hard to escape the distasteful implication that a black man needed the help of a white man to effect change." Full Story »
Posted by Louise Franco"It was hard to escape the distasteful implication that a black man needed the help of a white man to effect change." Full Story »
Posted by Louise FrancoThis analysis piece explores the support of American American voters for either Clinton or Obama. It does present some of the nuance and complexity of this important voting block for Democrats, with quotes from black leaders and intellectuals weighing in on both candidates.
Article neatly plants idea in reader's head that Clinton, despite her husband's popularity with African-Americans, might not be above using racial divisiness. Especially in New Hampshire, which may still suffer from latent racism.