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In a media interview posted online, Young also quipped that Democratic
“He’s probably gone with more black women than Barack,” Young said of
Young, a former United Nations ambassador and lieutenant of Martin
Excerpts of the interview were posted on Newsmakers Journal, the
Repeated efforts by The Associated Press to reach Young were unsuccessful.
Young’s comments were prompted by a member of the audience who inquired about his opinion on Obama’s candidacy.
“I want Barack Obama to be president,” Young said, pausing for effect, “in 2016.”
“It’s not a matter of being inexperienced. It’s a matter of being
Young went on to say that Obama needs a protective network that he
“There are more black people that Bill and Hillary lean on,” Young
Chump, your time is up. You had your day. Now don’t go and diss Barck cause he is doing something your sorry ass could not do. Just collect your pension and sit in your rocking chair. King would not have diss Barack like your sorry uncle tom ass.
(AP) – Civil rights icon Andrew Young says Democratic presidential
candidate Barack Obama is too young and lacks the support network to
ascend to the White House.
presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton has her husband behind
her, and that “Bill is every bit as black as Barack.”
former President Clinton, drawing laughter from a live television
audience. Young, 75, was quick to follow his comment on Bill Clinton
with the disclaimer, “I’m clowning.”
Luther King, Jr., made the comments at an appearance at “Newsmakers
Live,” an urban media forum that interviews prominent Atlanta
personalities and political figures.
Newsmakers’ Web site, though the date of the appearance was not
included with the video posting. Young was scheduled to appear on
“Newsmakers Live” on Sept. 5, according to a press release.
young,” Young said. “There’s a certain level of maturity … you’ve got
to learn to take a certain amount of (expletive).”
currently lacks – a quality that could hurt him if he were to be
elected. He said Hillary Clinton already has that kind of network,
including her husband to back her up.
said. “You cannot be president alone. … To put a brother in there by
himself is to set him up for crucifixion. His time will come and the
world will be ready for a visionary leadership.”
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