February 2008
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Clinton denounces anti-black supporter
The Daily Voice Sen. Hillary Clinton today rejected and denounced what some considered racist comments from one of her Hispanic supporters in Texas. Clinton supporter Adelfa Callejo had told the media that black politicians have done nothing for Hispanics and that Barack Obama “simply has a problem that he happens to be black.” The 84-year-old [...]
South African blacks express pain over video
Associated Press Four black university workers expressed pain and anger Thursday over being duped by white students into eating food allegedly tainted with urine for a video. The video, which shows four women and one man on their knees eating the food, has been seen around the world, exposing deep racial tensions in South Africa [...]
York County GOP chairman bids to be first black RNC member
Matt Garfield, The Herald Glenn McCall made history last year by becoming the first black chairman ever to lead the Republican Party in York County. Now, he’s seeking another first, this time on the national stage. McCall told The Herald on Thursday that he will run for one of South Carolina’s two seats on the [...]
Fallout From Obama Statement By Callejo Continues
CBS 11 News In an interview with Tracy Rowlett, noted Latino community activist Adelfa Callejo told CBS 11 that Hispanics would not support a Black candidate in the Texas primary. “Obama has the problem that he happens to be Black,” said Callego when asked if it was smart for Senator Barack Obama to reach out [...]
Democrats Bring in $80 Million, With Obama in Lead
MICHAEL LUO and JEFF ZELENY, New York Times Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton both had a record-breaking month of fundraising in February, bringing in more than $80 million combined, but with Mr. Obama again raising significantly more than his opponent. Mr. Obama’s campaign did not release an official estimate of its February fundraising [...]
