After losing in Iowa, Hillary Clinton asked voters why would they waste their votes on someone who could never become president. At that moment, I knew she would begin using the race card.  She has and her surrogates have continued this strategy since.  Hillary would do anything to become President.  Not only did Geralding Ferraro use this race coded tactic, but Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania said not long ago that some white Pennsylvanians are likely to vote against her rival Barack Obama because he is black.  Since he is a Hillary Clinton supporter, I believe this was another Clinton race coded tactic. To suggest that she should be number one on the Democratic ticket and Obama under her as her vice-president nominee when she's running second furthers my belief that she turning her presidential compaign into a race baiting campaign. Why couldn't it be the other way around?  Maybe because White out trumps Black?

--Karen Thomas

I wouldn't be surprised if the Clinton campaign asked her to make those comments in an effort to gain votes.  Barrack Obama is in the position he is in because of his ability to convey his message and his message of change.

--Jacquelyn Sturdivant

Madame Farraro's comments demonstrates the frustration and shock within the Clinton campaign. They never in their wildest dreams could have ever thought that they could be in this position. They have lost 15 out of the last 18 contests. Yes 15 out of 18. The Media is not looking at the Texas Caucus  ( I wonder why) But Texas has a two step process. First you have the Primary in the Day , which Clinton won by 4 yes only 4 Delegates. Then you have the Caucus at night which Obama is winning by about 10 Delegates . I was always good at Math ---thats a 6 Delegate advantage. It seems like that Clintonites just cant catch a break. They keep shifting the goal posts and time is tuning out. The outburst by Farraro is just frustration and the externalizing of some deep seated resentment over the Brother's success. Success that she never had.

--Clive Anderson

Who knows if she Geraldine Ferraro is right, and who should care?  The issue is whether Barack Obama is qualifed to be the President of the United States of America.  What did it mean for Hillary Clinton and perhaps even Geraldine Ferraro over the years to march for equality; to march arm in arm in recognition and respect for the spirit of Martin Luther King's life and message.  When are African Americans going to be judged by the content of our character as opposed to the color of our skin.  The race card has been pulled one too many by the Hillary camp.  Oh, but it seems okay to vote for Hillary simply because she is a woman.  Senator Clinton and many of her supports do not know, understand or care about the history of Black folks.  Many people of color humbly smile when they learn of that the number of non-african american people's support of Barack Obama reveal an impressive showing.  This may mean that he is indeed being judged mostly by the content of his character and ability and not because of his skin.  And yes where Ferraro's observation may shed some light, the souls of many black folks may be voting for Obama because he is black.  That is coupled with the confidence and comfort that Barack Obama is considered my most as not 'just anybody'; that he has a good chance, he is smart, he represents the American culture well;  he has been blessed by the it and victim of the culture as well.  Therefore it would behoove people not to paint this picture that people who support Mr. Obama do not know how to judge a persons ability to be commander in chief.  If we as African-Americans don't support him then we fail to embrace or celebrate our existence, pain and uphold the sacfifice made by many, before this time, in their demands for equality.  If the comments from Hillary and her support continue to be damaging in the name of politics, the democratic party will be torn apart in the long run.

--Jackie Durant

I take offense at what Dean Wight said about Obama.  It is typical that kind of remark that simply stated makes Afrian Americans believe that this person who wrote this is probably Caucasian.  I guess if you are not in the limelight and often in the news paper you are not recognized for what you have done.  Does Mr. Obama have to have the celebrity fame and status of the Clinton's to be somebody.  I think not just look at what Mr. Obama has accomplished and not at what you think he should be.  After all he may very well be the next President and he can do no worse that Mr. Bush.

--Carol Richard

It is a very sad commentary of American life today that what anyone says regarding a candidates ethnicity, race, religion or sex, is even a topic of debate.  As a country we have way to many issues to deal with that are far more impacting to each of our daily lives, and our collective futures, than to be worrying about the "implications" of what someone's statements mean when they make comments about ethnicity, race, religion, or sex.  The economic and social impacts from out of work adults, poorly educated children, lack of appropriate medical care, and escalating economic challenges are impacting many if not all races, ethnicities, religions and sexes in America today.

--Kevin Flood

Open mouth, insert foot, Geraldine. It is classic "white ignorance" of what it means to be racist. When one attaches the word lucky to anyone's efforts to achieve anything, it infers that without luck they would not be where they are. And underscores the connotation that it was luck, not intelligence and ability, that got them where they are.

--Audrey Thornton

I am going to chock this up to "some things should just be left unsaid".  Her comment has not done anything to add to the National discussion.  In fact, she has placed Hillary in the position to having to "denounce" her in the same way that she demanded Senator Obama "denounce" Minister Farrakhan. Obabma was no more responsible for the Minister's support than Senator Clinton was for Ferraro's comments.  That just goes to show that your brand of politics is not conducive to moving this country forward. It even has struck Senator Clinton's very own campaign.

--Gwendolyn McCoy

I think that Ms Ferraro's comments are being taken to the edge here.  In my opinion Ms Ferraro was tying her statements to her very own experience as the Vice President candidate.  The points that Ms Ferraro make are very valid and really need to be looked at.  I have heard too many times at work "it's about time a black man became president" or "nows the time for the black man to run the country", these are statements coming from within the Afican American Community.  As proven by the percentage of the Afican American vote that Obama is receiving (Mississippi really drives that point home) that people are looking at Obama's skin color and voting based solely on that, not on any merits that he may or may not have and this is exactly what Ms Ferraro is talking about.  If people are really honest, I think the majority if not all of us can say we have heard the same thing from freinds, co-workers, neighbors and family members that a very large number of African American's are voting strictly on the color of someone's skin and that I think is truly racist.  This view point is strickly that of my own and my own believes, based on my own personal experiences and interactions.

--Troy Aucoin

As an African American who was born a male, we know from history what those who "enslaved" my ancestors felt about us, our women, and our children - we are not human!  Even though there are now laws which keeps America from "supposedly" mistreating us, the hatred still lies in many of their hearts.Any rational human can look at Barack's record from birth until now and know that he has earned the right to seek the presidency.  Who else but a proud person of African descent would know how to address the "ills" of America and the rest of the world? Who else has the strength and endurance to overcome or address stressful obstacles; or to answer the "red" phone call at three o'clock in the morning to handle any crisis. Who else better can be compassionate, caring, humble, self-confident, and provide the leadership through vision than and educated, family-oriented, Christian, and fun loving, articulate, and wise person, who just happens to be Obama.  Ferraro said what Hillary and other are thinking.  Even though, some Caucasions might have marched for civil rights or passed legislation on behalf of African Americans, they still feel superior to us and don't want us in their exclusive neighborhoods.No matter the outcome of this and any election, God the Father is still in control of this Universe and I believe Obama is guided by Him.

--Terrick Bowman

Ferraro is the reason I didn't vote Democratic when she was the vice-presidential candidate.  Her comments demonstrate how distanced the "elite" are from the real world. Everyone should understand, however, that her comments reflect on her.  They do not reflect on Obama, and they may not reflect on Hillary, except that Hillary had the bad judgment to hire her.

Bottom line: We're lucky Obama entered this campaign.  He's the only one with a clear VISION left standing.  If he were a woman I'd vote for her.  If he were white, or Asian, or any other category, I'd vote for him based on the vision he has put forth.  Direction is what we need, and we'll get it from him if we elect him.

--Steven Fain

That has got to be the dumbest reason for a person to be lucky. Obama is still a man, and it shouldn't matter that he's a black man. No mor that it should matter that she is a white woman. This is when you know someone is just talking to hear themselves talk. I mean seriously, how could you think that was a bright thing to say about someone. The reason why he is so popular is because everyone wants something different. If you put Hilary in, you get Bill all over again. That's all.

--Krystal Hall

If this were Ms. Ferraro's first foray into this kind of thing perhaps I could say she was just being misinterprested. I have seen a repriont of a statement almost exactly the same made in 1988 by Ms. Ferraro about Jesse Jackson. She seems to htink black people can only get ahead by leveraging their race. The monumental ignoarance of that is appalling and divisive.

Mr. Jackson was observed by the public, both black and white and deemed to be wanting as a presidential hopeful; therefore, he didn't move far into the process. With what has happened to Barack her comments are just really offensive.

--Cassandra Paschal