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Va. State Sen. L. Louise Lucas Says Mitt Romney is Gaining in Polls Because He Appeals to Racists
Virginia State Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) said that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is gaining ground in the state because he is appealing to racists who do not want a black man in the White House.
State Sen. Lucas said on John Fredericks Radio Show 1650-AM: “Mitt Romney, he’s speaking to ... a segment of the population who does not like to see people other than a white man in the White House or in any other elective position."
"Let’s be real clear about it, Mitt Romney is speaking to a group of people out there who don’t like folks like President Barack Obama in any elective or leadership position. We know what’s going on here. And some people may be afraid to say it, but I’m not. ... He’s speaking to that fringe out there who do not want to see anybody but a white person in a leadership position.”
The Obama’ campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell's (R) spokesperson told the Washington Post via email: “The Governor found the comments to be divisive and flat wrong. They are out of place and out of touch. This election is about who can best get Americans back to work, spending under control and our nation back on track.”
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Louise used to drive around
Louise used to drive around in a new Hummer, and not too long ago, there was a documentary on TV about politicians who abuse their "free vehicles paid for by taxpayers". She was never mentioned, but many others were. Who knows what she's driving now, but I'll bet it ain't cheap, and plenty of white folks are paying for it and the gas to go in it. She needs to shut-up and get out of the "idiot" spotlight. A microphone should never be placed in front of her. Camera either, for that matter.
You and the like minded
You and the like minded haters of whites are trying to start a race war all over again. Your statement as ignorant as it was makes no sense because Black Americans make up 13% of the population so that means more whites than Blacks elecked Obama in 2008. So how can white people be so racist? To teach your children hate makes you a horrible mother and I question if the are being best taken care of in your home. As a White non-racist person I'm sick of hearing this non-sense, we white people have mortgages, car payements and many other payements and I can tell you the last thing we are worried about is the color of your skin. Racism has all but died in the white American home but this election and you white haters are stirring up things that have been put to bed. Apologize on national TV and redeem some respect because right now you have lost any you earned. You are helping Romney with your ignorance I guess that is the ray of sunshine in this dark cloud you cast.
I have to agree that this
I have to agree that this woman is just plain silly. There are too many hypersensitive minority folks who think that all the problems of minorities begin and end with racism. Of course, this is an exaggeration. Moreover, a racist never would have voted for Obama, so there is no "switching" going on - another nonsensical statement.
HOWEVER, the only people that believe racism is dead are white people. I am white in a mixed race marriage. I have 25 years worth of racism to share with you if you are interested, including ongoing and not so subtle discrimination. For example, we have been at the same health club for eight years. My wife and I work out almost every day. Yet, when she walks into the locker room, some of the white patrons hide their smart phones and make sure their valuables are out of reach. Since my wife won't even swear let alone steal from someone, this is the epitome of an over reaction. Plus, she is there almost EVERY day...
Just because you can't point to anything you have done based on someone's race in no way means that racism across the country has been eradicated.
I like what you said and I
I like what you said and I guess we both agree. I just wish more people wouild make it known "out there"
First of all, you should be
First of all, you should be reprimanded by your party for even saying such a hateful thing.As the Democrats have proven in the past, if a Republican had said anything even similar to what you said, the Democrats would have been all over him and it would have been on ALL THE MEDIA STATIONS. Yet, since you're a Dem, you're protected. 2nd: YOU SHOULD NO LONGER BE A SPOKESPERSON FOR US FROM VIRGINIA!!!.NEXT TIME YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH, PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST. The white vote helped Obama become Pres. I was one of them. I have regretted it ever since. But, I'm getting off the point. You are the racist here. You teach hate to your children. Have you been paying attention, real attention, to whom Obama socializes with and where? Most of his big fund raisers, including Hollywood, are hosted by WHITE people. Yes many black people and stars of means donate, but do you hear much about that? Where does he take his family on vacation? Anywhere middle class, so it would help the local economy, or does he go to where only the upper social economic class lives or vacations. Who does he play golf with? Who goes to visit him in the whitehouse the most? Even Michele Obama. Remember how she boasted she wore cloths from regular companies(like Penneys etc), just like the rest of us. Ask her now where she buys her clothes. Bet it's not Pennys. Well,once I realized, he wasn't the man I thought he was, I started doing research, and keep up with a lot of it daily. The common thread through everything I just asked you, is WHITE. He is more WHITE than he is BLACK; and I don't mean by color.Has he actually helped any real BLACK neighborhoods or problems, outside of making it easier to go on welfare? I truly believe, there are many BLACK PEOPLE (I wouldn't call you citizens)like you that want to keep us divided. When that shooting happened in Florida, Al Sharpton, Jackson etc, all rushed to judge, without even knowing any facts. Even Obama spoke up, before he knew any of the facts,( that the boy could be his son, he said). Yet, I don't see any of the POWERFUL BLACKS, with their big mouths, rushing to Chicago or Detroit, to speak up about all the racial fighting and murders. Is that because they are all mainly BLACK? Where in Fl. one was black and one was hispanic, which you thought at first that he was white. Would any of you gone to the boys defense IF BOTH WERE BLACK???????????? I think not. we are waking up and realizing that you are blaming the wrong people for racism. YOU PROMOTE RACISM. You want to keep your own people down. On welfare. Uneducated. YOU AND MANY LIKE YOU, WANT TO LIVE IN THE PAST. I don't know about YOU, but I have friends of many different races and nationalities. I, and I think 85% of AMERICANS, have pushed the race card aside. Yes, I know there are still some racist WHITE people, but do you mean to tell me, that there aren't any BLACK PEOPLE WHO ARE RACIST??????????? You and the rest of your party, call the BLACK race card for every little thing. Do you hear the other parties use the WHITE RACE CARD? One last thing, the person I voted for in 08, preached UNITY, OPENESS, NO MORE SPECIAL DEALS FOR THE BIG GUYS; yet he has divided us more than any other president. He's working very hard to get rid of the middle class. Soon there will only be the very rich or the poor. He wants you to think he doesn't like the rich, but actually he does like them. He likes to use them as well as you. KNOWS THAT ALL HE HAS TO DO IS SMILE AND YOU ALL THINK HE'S WONDERFUL. People who have no say, people who can no longer think for themselves. LET ME ASK YOU, WOULD YOU SUPPORT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA AGAIN, IF HE WAS WHITE/
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Please learn how to use this
Please learn how to use this new technology we've come up with. It's called paragraphs, and it's a good thing. Really.
Whatever would we do without
Whatever would we do without you pointing out other people's ignorance? It is a wonderful thing that you never make mistakes....the use of paragraphs in this person's comment matters not.
cityboy - Is that all you
cityboy - Is that all you gleaned from that post? The poster was not writing a novel. You're right about one thing. he/she was using modern technology which does not necessarily require proper grammar, punctuation, or format. Try just going for content. Ok? You truly missed that from a really informative message.
My point exactly I can
My point exactly I can honestly say myself and the people I know that are both black and white never even waste time on the racism subject we just don't care about black or white but all of sudden blacks that are hate minded like you are claiming war on whites. Get over yourself I judge a person on who they are and not what nationality they are the race war was over!
Frequently (not always, but
Frequently (not always, but often), racists are the first to cry racism...and that appears to be exactly the case here...
Hey Louise, if not for the
Hey Louise, if not for the white vote Barack Obama would not have been elected President in 2008. Don't you comprehend this?? Are you even capable of comprehension?? No, because it is you who are clearly the "RACIST." When people wnat to unite, YOU DIVIDE with your racist comments!! Grow up or shut up!!
And there are those who will
And there are those who will vote for Obama simply because he is black. Neither is a good reason in my opinion, but it's their vote.
So much for Senator Lucas'
So much for Senator Lucas' intelligence level.......a senator too..:)
I think it is fair to say
I think it is fair to say that a racist wouldn't have voted for Obama anyway, so... those people were going to vote for anyone other than Obama and didn't switch because Romney is white. They were never voting for BHO to begin with.