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In an interview with the Breeze, Ferraro said, "If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman (of any color), he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept." The comment was picked up by political blogs and cable news shows across the country. Full Article at Malaysia Sun
If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman (of any color), he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept.
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Ferraro Defends Controversial Comments on Barack Obama
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That is a really outrageous and offensive comment ... I think if Sen. Clinton is serious about putting an end to statements that have racial implications, that diminish Barack Obama because he's an African-American man, then she ought to really repudiate this comment, and make it clear there is no place...
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Sexism is a bigger problem
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Am I pointing out something that doesn't exist?
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Racism works in two different directions. I really think they're attacking me because I'm white. How's that?
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In all honesty, do you think that if he were a white male, there would be a reason for the black community to get excited for a historic first?
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It's OK to be sexist in some people's minds. It's not OK to be racist.
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He knows damn well that the best thing to do in a situation like this is to come back and hit with race
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I do not agree with that ... It is regrettable that any of our supporters on both sides, because we've both had that experience, say things that kind of veer off into the personal. We ought to keep this on the issues.
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When you wink and nod at offensive statements, you're really sending a signal to your supporters that anything goes
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