Barack Obama Race Issue

Obama And The Midwestern Color Line

Chicago Magazine | David Mendell | Posted 10.18.2008 | Chicago


In fall 2006, before Barack Obama and his coterie of astute political strategists decided to launch his campaign for president, they burrowed into the...

The Double Standard and Obama's Answer

David Bromwich | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics


David Bromwich

Obama can be described as many things: U.S. senator, state senator, organizer, author, teacher of law. For the sake of his campaign, he ought to revert distinctly now to the role of explainer.

Obama: McCain Campaign Cynical, Not Racist

AP | MIKE GLOVER | Posted 08.10.2008 | Politics


ORLANDO, Fla. — Republican candidate John McCain's presidential campaign is cynical, not racist, in its efforts to distract voters from real iss...