It’s about time! Obama’s speech on race.

Here is a link to the “Cliff’s Notes” of Obama’s speech on racism which was given in response to Obama’s pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s controversial and inflammatory sermon.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/03/cliffs-notes-fo.html?cid=107448942#comment-107448942

After reading it I am convinced Obama is good at what he does. Throughout Obama’s time campaigning he has been accused of style without sustenance, and this speech is probably an example of that. I think if he was sincerely interested in the topic he would have made it an issue from the beginning, but you got to give Obama credit for his ability to address the situation in way that in intelligent and non-divisive while still bringing attention to the matter. Instead of sweeping the issue “under the rug” Obama decides to directly address the problem and offer his “solution”. That Obama is able to pull off this save, I believe, is a good indicator of his ability to navigate tricky situations – an invaluable asset for the political arena.

For insight into the white side of the race debate: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.wordpress.com/