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Posted 11/14/08 in Daily Intel

The Week in Awkward

Stuff Middle-Aged White People Said

The election of Barack Obama as president of the United States has stirred the souls of white folk.

Posted 11/05/08 in Daily Intel

Election Hangover

So, We’re Going to Have a Black President. What Does That Mean, Exactly?

What opinion-makers are saying about this thrilling and confusing turn of events.

Posted 09/18/08 in Daily Intel

Racial Gaffes

GE Flacks Take to Jossip Comment Board to Dispute Jeff Immelt Racism Kerfuffle

Did Immelt say he was only comfortable around white men and women? We'll never know, because nobody is addressing this seriously.

Posted 08/01/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

The Race Card: An Ace Up McCain’s Sleeve?

The Race Card: An Ace Up McCain’s Sleeve?

Or is Obama dealing from the "bottom of the deck"? (Sigh.)

Posted 07/17/08 in Daily Intel

In Other News

Ultimate Racial Obama Gaffe Comes From Unlikeliest of Places

Ultimate Racial Obama Gaffe Comes From Unlikeliest of Places

After all the accidental little racial comments made by white commentators, it was Jesse Jackson who eventually dropped the N-bomb for real.

Posted 07/10/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Why Barack Obama Should Thank Jesse Jackson (It’s Nuts, We Know)

Why Barack Obama Should Thank Jesse Jackson (It’s Nuts, We Know)

This may, in fact, be the first time in history that the threat of castration was, well, kind of a good thing.

Posted 07/10/08 in Daily Intel

Intel

Why Jesse’s Testy: Obama’s ‘Tough Love’ for Black Community

Why Jesse’s Testy: Obama’s ‘Tough Love’ for Black Community

We round up all the examples of Obama addressing black groups and doing what Jackson called "talking down" to them.

Posted 07/09/08 in Daily Intel

It Just Happened

Jesse Jackson Apologizes for Badmouthing Barack Obama Before We Even Know What He Said

Jesse Jackson Apologizes for Badmouthing Barack Obama Before We Even Know What He Said

But we bet it was really awkward!

Posted 07/02/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Black TV President Says He Paved Way for Black Real President

Black TV President Says He Paved Way for Black Real President

Dennis Haysbert, who played President Palmer on '24,' says that Barack owes part of his acceptance to the role.

Posted 07/01/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Wiretapping Barack and Bubba's Late-Night Phone Call

Wiretapping Barack and Bubba's Late-Night Phone Call

They won't tell you what they talked about — so we will!

Posted 06/24/08 in Daily Intel

In Other News

Imus Says He Was Defending ‘Pacman’ Jones, Critics Not Sure They Buy It

Imus Says He Was Defending ‘Pacman’ Jones, Critics Not Sure They Buy It

We open up the can of worms again and ask you what you think.

Posted 06/23/08 in Daily Intel

Cultural Capital

Did Don Imus Make Another Racial Gaffe?

Did Don Imus Make Another Racial Gaffe?

Don Imus seems to chalk Adam "Pacman" Jones's criminal record up to his race in an audio clip from this morning's broadcast. Is he in trouble again? Listen and let us know what you think.

Posted 04/30/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Reverend Wright Was Out for Revenge

Reverend Wright Was Out for Revenge

Feeling spurned and betrayed by Obama, his former pastor lashed out in the most damaging way he knew possible, a Wright insider tells the 'Post.'

Posted 04/29/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Obama Finally Distances Himself From Reverend Wright

Obama Finally Distances Himself From Reverend Wright

Watch the clip of Obama renouncing the controversial pastor, saying he is '"outraged" by Wright's recent remarks.

Posted 04/24/08 in Daily Intel

In Other News

The City and Al Sharpton Gear Up for Verdict in Bell Trial

The City and Al Sharpton Gear Up for Verdict in Bell Trial

As Ray Kelly assembles cops to deal with any unrest tomorrow and over the weekend, Sharpton is uneasy.

Posted 03/26/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Hillary Clinton Fondly Remembers Reverend Wright

Hillary Clinton Fondly Remembers Reverend Wright

At its peak Hillary Clinton wouldn't go near the Reverend Wright controversy. Yesterday she decided to try to reenergize it.

Posted 03/21/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Barack Obama to Receive Perfectly Timed Endorsement by Bill Richardson

Barack Obama to Receive Perfectly Timed Endorsement by Bill Richardson

At a moment when race is the hot topic of discussion in the Democratic primary, an endorsement by the Hispanic governor of New Mexico has to be a huge boon for Obama. Especially after pundits were on his back for a comment about "typical white people" yesterday.

Posted 03/19/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

After the Speech: Obama's Six-Point Plan for Sustaining Momentum

Posted 03/19/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Barack Obama's Speech Fails to Unite America ... Over His Speech

Posted 03/19/08 in Daily Intel

Early and Often

Chris Smith: Are Voters Ready for Civil Rights Redux?