James Clyburn and Bill Clinton

James Clyburn Happy to Play His Familiar Part Once More

Sean Wilentz | Posted 05.07.2008 | Politics


Sean Wilentz

Clyburn may well be correct about perceptions of the Clintons among some black voters; but he simply hides how Obama, his campaign, and their supporters have willfully created that impression.

Clyburn On Bill Clinton: African Americans Have Lost A Lot Of Respect For Him

New Yorker | Ryan Lizza | Posted 05.05.2008 | Politics


On the Thursday before the Pennsylvania primary, Bill Clinton spoke to a crowd of college students at a gymnasium in Lock Haven. The event was typical...

James Clyburn Criticizes Bill Clinton's "Bizarre" Conduct During Campaign

New York Times | Mark Leibovich | Posted 05.02.2008 | Politics


The third-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives and one of the country's most influential African-American leaders sharply criticized forme...

Sam Stein

Clyburn: Voters "Recoiled" From Use Of Race

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


Speaking after Sen. Barack Obama's victory in South Carolina, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., all but credited the wide-margin of victory to a backlash ...