Obama doesn't want this furor on his hands right now, given all the incredibly important policy decisions he's handling.
But critics are off base when they carp about Carter and his comments. They were truthful. And they sting.
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A short solid excellent editorial which cuts directly to the truth–always most toilsome. The editorial cites percentages of those who voted for Obama in both Southern and Midwest states. The results are most illuminating and make a strong case for racism. Indeed, of the 47% who voted for McCain, given that about 18% are true right-wing “believers,” chances are that 29% voted against a black man, rather than for/against a candidate. In light of the right-wing’s screaming reaction, they also understand Carter’s assertion.
As for the nutcake right wing overreaction to Carter, “Me thinks they doth protest too much.”