Campaign brings out black TV pundits

Why do I always look at some of the Black women and wonder if and to what measure they are "weaved out"? And what's the deal with Zambian born Amy Holmes? Sure she's cute, and smart, but the men she dates? Columnist Lloyd Grove (18 years older than her) and journalist Mickey Kaus (21 years older than her). Much older White men. What's the deal? I guess her African father was not much in the picture and she's searching for her White daddy that her White mother never found? Michelle Obama & Amy Holmes went to the same school, Princeton, but I highly doubt before Barack Michelle was giving up that cookie nookie to old White men, what do you think? Why? Esteem maybe? There are definitely some issues around Amy Holmes as to why she gravitates to old White men...you Republicans can keep her!

This is a true testament of how historic and important this election is. Both Barack and Hillary has openned the door for many others to follow. Do not get me wrong, I am not saying that racism and sexism will no longer a part of our life. However, I do believe that they (Hillary and Obama) have cracked open the door, especially Obama for many young African Americans (Black-whichever you consider yourself to be) giving them a sense of hope. As a young African American man living in this country I love turning the TV and see Roland Martin, Jamal Simmons, Donna Brazile, T.J Holmes among many others. I do hope that in the future more and more of them will be on TV.

The legendary and super intelligent Donna Brazil plus Roland S. Martin.... Heaven!!!! Give me more please!

Um, Michelle Malkin is Filipino, not black.

Umm let me see, I've always loved Donna Brazile, I still have a lil thing for George Stephanopoulus though he aint black, Roland Martin is ok too but I heard him mispronounce W.E.B. Dubois' last name (Dew-boys, not Dew-Bwah) on TvOne last week. Oh and speaking of glass ceilings, is there any reason in the world why Keith Boykin is not an anchor? The man is brilliant, experienced and lets be real, the camera loves him.

Since when is Michelle Malkin black??? Stupid is as stupid does... Red, and yellow, black and white, they are precious in HIS sight... I love you, Michelle Malkin!

So, does this make Michelle Malkin an "Uncle Tom" for going Conservative?? ;^D

Michelle Malkin is not a black woman, please get your facts straight.

Since when is Michelle Malkin black??? Stupid is as stupid does... Red, and yellow, black and white, they are precious in HIS sight... I love you, Michelle Malkin!

Michelle Malkin is yet another want to be white Asian and one with black features although she is Filipino, and, lets be clear there are some black Filipino's in the PI and not the offspring of American military men, indigenous, but, sorry, nothing she says is of any interest, if, I want a bitter white woman, I'll go with Ann Coulter. That Amy Holmes chick, whenever she is on, change the channel, these GOP shills who happen to be black are beyond boring and offer nothing to any debate. And, let her keep right on dating old white men, maybe they can give her the apparent self esteem that she lacks as a black woman. That 5% of the GOP that are black, I guess it makes it easy for them to trot one out to bash any black person since, for a few coins they would and have sold their souls to the devil and shill their hate, sorry GOP, I get the two mixed up.

Your racism towards Amy Holmes gives you away. Grow...We don't like racists like you so whay don't you crawl back under your slimey rock.

I'm amazed at some of the racist comments here about Michelle Malkin. I think that if anyone had bothered to ask her, they would have found that she is not Filipino. She is an American. As MLK taught us, "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." We would do well to remember those wise words. .

The moderators must have deleted the racist Malkin comments because I don't see any. American is not a race, it's a nationality. I doubt if she writes in "American" on formal documents.

I wonder if whites could imagine turning on their televisions, and every news channel had a black host, and anchor person. And every story in the news was being told from a black prespective. Even the stories about them, and their culture. Wow, I wonder if they would be as calm and dossal about it as they expect blacks to be? Hmmm.... Of course its refreshing to see black commentators such as Roland Martin who used to go to my church Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, and other professional journalist who are obviously qualified to have their own shows. But you know the saying "Conversation Rules the Nation", And he who holds the mic. Holds alot of power! Think about it...

it's docile and yeah, i expect my blacks to be docile just like i expect everyone to be docile now stfu and let my cracker ass watch more BET

"even Fox News" your prejudice is showing.

I wonder if the liberals bashing Amy Holmes realize what funny little caricatures they are. Apparently, her skin color should dictate who she dates, lest she be criticized. In LiberalLand, it's not possible she could be attracted to older white men simply because that's who she finds attractive.

Self esteem has nothing to do with being liberal or the odd/strange woman "conservative" of color. if, Amy Holmes actually would have something of interest to say, and, would actually tell the truth, that the GOP does not want blacks in the party unless they somehow can disavow anything black, which they all do, since, everyone one of them has a spouse who is of another color, something that the average Republican looks down on, it would be one thing, but, if they can only date white men, its their business, even if they are as old as time. They are public figures, Holmes, Malikn and all the rest, they speak loud and often times in not so nice tones to get their points across, so, they don't need any of the Internet folks defending them, they have found a nice niche to be in and are getting paid quite handsomely by the RNC to spread their twisted platform which the GOP is based on two things hate and tax cuts for the rich.

Cracka, Is that what you call yourself? Is it because smoke crack? You probably dont even know what channel Bet comes on. I know that comment was just to be funny, but thats what an ignorant "cracka" will do when faced with the real issues of race. Ever seen Freddy Krugar? Remember at the end the way he was destroyed he was forced to look upon himself. If you want to make whites like "cracka" squirm in their seats put them in a black church and let the subject of racial injustice come up in the sermon. Thomas Jefferson once said that when he thinks of the horrors of slavery and that God is just he shutters. Shutters just like many white American still are over this subject. Aint yahll tired of shuttering? Yahl couldve paid black folks a long time ago for the crimes against humanity committed by this government. And we couldve already been over this. Oh well I geuss America has the heart that the bible says o Pharoh had. "Why should I let your people go?" Why should we deal JUSTLY with the blacks in America? Well we all know how that story ended. Maybe thats why were having so many pestilences and natural disasters? HMMM...... Oh and Cracka. Mature, educated blacks dont even watch bet no more. So go read a book or something...

Sadly the news, regardless of what network, is ALL about entertainment which only proves just how far the dumbing down of america has gone. Does anyone out there remember the story of how Edward R Murrow went on TV to chew the ass off of the american public for sitting back and doing nothing while that blowhard Sen. McCarthy was taking the country down the toilet? That is what guts was about. The hell with a million dollar contract and the fact that he too could be labeled a communist. This man more of a danger than a patriot. LOL if he were only alive now. Walter Cronkite is still alive but who remembers him when it comes to comments and opinions? The antics of the Chris Matthews, Pat Buchanans, and a never ending flow of people of color (who for some strange reason are not only very smart but attractive, the type you just have to tune in and watch) should raise ebrows. But if it raised ebrows in that sense it might lower ratings.

Does Jonathan Capehart ever say anything? So vapid and boring. He always seems so hungry to be on TV

People, People, Some of the comments are horrendous. Let’s calm down on some of this. After all it shows the diversity of Blacks strategists in this campaign and their twist on the candidates. It always good to agree to disagree. At least their being visible that's a good thing. Don't you agree? Now I'm no fool because I'm not a fan of Tara Setmayer, or any of the FOX people AT ALL and even though Amy Holmes is called a "Republican" strategist she is a registered Independent now. But they all have opinions and opinions are just like A$$Holes.

Mornin'Chris. Check you gmail lately?

I have a problem with Joe Watkins, Republican and so-called minister. He is always making rude remarks or inserting comments about Rev. Jeremiah Wright into any and all conversations--no matter what the subject. He is in no way qualified to even speak about this brillant man of God. I wonder who comes to his church. He has sold himself to the highest bidder.

I have a problem with Joe Watkins, Republican and so-called minister. He is always making rude remarks or inserting comments about Rev. Jeremiah Wright into any and all conversations--no matter what the subject. He is in no way qualified to even speak about this brillant man of God. I wonder who comes to his church. He has sold himself to the highest bidder.

The biggest hypocrites out there are the so called black republicans. I have no problem with them when they stick to conservative issues such as lower taxes and less government, but, the black ones seem to always have to be meaner and nastier when it comes to any topic about blacks than Bull Connor, and, that's the only thing they can ever discuss are black issues, never anything else, so, just paid sellouts to the RNC.

A little late to this discussion, but what the hey... Does anyone think the representation of Black republican commentators truly represents the demographics of the party? Heck, no. The prance their tokens out there to make it look like their party has a "big tent" when everyone knows there are only white people in that tent. The Black republican strategists make me cringe because it is so obvious that they are being used, and they are just so happy to play their role. I know it's a living, but it's a soul-sucking living. I have never met a single Black republican that I would like to know longer than 2 minutes. The lack of authenticity that seeps from their pores is nauseating. It's like they are ooze self-hate. And, those wondering why someone like Amy Holmes would gravitate towards old white men, let me just say, what choice does she have. What self-respecting Black man could stomach her? Sure, she's attractive, sort of, but as soon as she opens her mouth it's gotta be over. I love watching them on TV, though. They are like some old sambo sideshow. Except sometimes I do start to feel a little sad for them. They will never truly know how amazing it feels to really be a part of the Black community they so demean and ridicule for the love of the Right. Now that's sad.

I'm a white liberal, if you absolutely have to categorize me by color, etc., but I'm really just a human who thinks before I speak or act. I read all of the comments here and so far, I liked Charles' the best. I hate it when white people like "cracka" say something and make the rest of us look stupid or ignorant. I disagree with the reparations issue on several points, but agree that America was built on slavery and racism. I do feel that much has been done and given (in terms of blood, sweat and tears) to fix that but it is still a part of our country that needs healing. Realistically, how could you put a price tag on ancestral suffering and if it was paid, how would that change racism in America today? Would that change the opinions and actions of Americans, black, white, whatever? Reparations is bullshit. Blacks fought for the Confederacy and even owned slaves. African blacks captured and sold slaves on the western coast. The slave trade would never have even existed without them. Africans are engaging in slavery to this very day in places like Sudan. I'm not saying that white men and their racism weren't the major factors in America's history of racial injustice. I am saying that blaming it on ALL white men, and expecting the US taxpayers to hand out money, is bullshit. To truly heal our country, as with most issues in life, we must change ourselves. See other people as PEOPLE, not COLORS. Don't identify with groupings made by other people...just educate yourself and make your own opinions. I love our country and all of my brothers and sisters, of all beautiful and varied shades and blendings, from pale, blotchy white to jet black and everything in between. I am proud of all of our struggles and the triumphs we have had over the evils that our country has faced. The struggle against slavery was not just a black struggle. From the very beginning, many, many white people felt very passionately that it was evil, and risked their lives, even their families, to fight against it and help their black brothers and sisters. John Brown, a white man, started the Civil War by attacking Harper's Ferry, and gladly gave his life and his sons' lives to start a war to free all slaves. He actually began fighting (meaning killing other white men who owned slaves or believed in slavery) in a guerrilla conflict in Kansas and Missouri just prior to the Civil War. He was hardly alone. Tens of thousands of abolitionists moved across the country (long before U-hauls or cars) to Kansas and Missouri to fight and vote in that conflict. Most of the earliest recruits on the Union side were abolitionists. In the 1960's, white Americans joined forces with black Americans to fight Jim Crow. Remember the Freedom Riders. It has never been, nor is it now, a battle of black versus white. It is a battle by the people who know the truth against those who try and supress it, and always will be, in every issue, race, health care, energy, whatever. The people who have the majority of the wealth have the majority of the power and they don't want the public united. They divide us with race, gender, religion, and sham politics. The truth unites us all. And the truth will set us free. God bless all of you and thanks for reading my comments. And Charles, I hope this at least partly makes up for "Cracka." I will say one immature thing: Black republicans and gay Republicans are crazy.The Republican party is a party aggressively and exclusively promoting the interests of racist, wealthy,homophobic white men. They aren't even about fiscal responsibility and small government anymore...Remember Bush? AIG anyone? So anyone who isn't straight, white, racist and rich is ignorant and shameful if they vote for the Republicans. The others are just plain evil. Oh, yeah, I'm a Democrat.

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