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Michael J. Harrington

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    • 26 Jul 07
    • 12:57 pm

    "His political masterminds have transformed Obama..." Please, let the fantasy bubble about Mr. Obama remained busted, and let's move on to reality. Mr. Obama is the person responsible for his talking points that fail to reflect the realities of race. The PR advisers, pollsters, and handlers he hires may recommend, but he alone decides what he will and will not speak to and represent. Many of my white, progressive, Democrat colleagues here in Chicago have waxed eloquent about the "magical, dreamlike quality" in Mr. Obama that you noted. However, this Black man never saw it. The other side of the coin …

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    • 27 Jul 07
    • 11:20 pm

    Stella, you are inspiring, and your thoughts feel honest to me. And, by the way, what great turn of phrase: "...heal all wounds and start us afresh..." Let us know when you run for any public office because I want to vote for you!

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