Black State of the Union vs. Obama

I was so proud to be in attendance last year at the State of the Black Union (SOBU). It is a very powerful event. Last year many of the attendees were very critical of Sen. Obama for not attending the conference. I was with them. Then I though a little bit more about it. It was the same day Obama declared his candidacy for the Presidential nomination. It was also around Abraham Lincoln's birthday celebration in Illinois. This was the perfect opportunity for him to announce he's running for President of the US. Now if he simply wanted to be the premier leader within the Afro-American community he should've been there. Obama needed to show he is a leader amongst all Americans; Black, White, Puerto Rican and Asian.

Well this year Tavis is back at it. He is upset that Obama will not put a hold on his campaigning to go the Nawlins (New Orleans) to participate in this year’s SOBU. I personally agree with Obama. It could prove detrimental if he doesn't present himself to those still to vote. The people of Louisiana already showed their overwhelming support to Obama. He needs to focus on TX, OH & WI.

Hillary has confirmed that she will be in attendance. She has something to prove to Afro-Americans. Once her family was adored within our community and that is no longer the case. Obama needs to gain the support of all Americans because he is already fighting out of a hole.

Obama offered his wife to attend in his place. That would be a welcomed site. We have already seen plenty of Bill Clinton this season. Why not compare the entire team. The Clintons showed that the role of the 1st mate might be more than throwing dinner parties, so we should at least know what we're getting from both Obamas. The black mother is the foundation so let's spotlight Michelle.

Super Fat Tuesday

You have to love the American way of planning. The crowd in this picture should be lining up to vote, but more than likely they are flashing their breasts for beads. My plans would be a jaeger bomb before I go in the polls, a burbon & ginger in line and a ton of beer all night. There's a good chance I might end up voting for Reagan as a write in out of pure drunkeness.

I will be atending a viewing party tonight at a local lounge. This will be my 3rd one this year. It is sponsored by Obama supporters. What's the draw of Obama, simply look at this event. It will be a room full of well to do, young, African Americans who are successful in their careers. It is what many would consider an attractive crowd. Many people could even be models. This is what Obama is causing. Many of these people are first time voters or closet voters. Closet voters are those who usually dont get involved or discuss politics but do vote.

The interesting thing about the scheduling, win or lose people will probably get drunk tonight. Either celebratory or to drown their sorrows. Check with me tomorrow to see how it all goes.