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African Americans for McCain
Posted September 12, 2008 at 1:22 PM

We know that in South Carolina's Democratic Primary, Barack Obama had a landslide victory over Hillary Clinton. Those Obama supporters must be more than satisfied with the now officially- named nominee, but what about those Hillary supporters?
            Enter C.E. Huffman, angry black man. He's a 26-year-old, young professional. Before John McCain spoke his first word at the Republican Convention, he had already gained the support of Huffman. A Facebook profile picture once shown a smiling Hillary Clinton, now replaced with an "African Americans for McCain" campaign sign.
            When looking at the issues, they're complete left and right: one pro-choice, one anti-abortion; one pro-universal healthcare, one in opposition; one now is support of ending war in Iraq, the other full speed ahead with the war. Why would a supporter whose issues initially lean so far left, suddenly align with those of the right? This decision is one shaped by the candidate --- not the issues.
            When questioned about his decision, Huffman quickly becomes angry. His disappointment in Clinton's loss surfaces. His voice shakes while his eyes fill with tears and his body with rage. Clearly, he states that he believed in Clinton's vision. Experienced, a planner, a winner, an enterpriser---- all ways that he describes Clinton.
            Unmoved by her newfound support for Barack Obama, he cites her early criticisms of the Presidential Nominee. He yells, he screams, and he's vowed to throw his support to the McCain-Palin ticket. Hostile words from Clinton to Obama, now being swept under the rug by Liberals and used against them both by Conservatives.
            Clinton supporters like C.E., left to make a major decision after feeling let down, yet again. Now those supporters must Choose or Lose. Some, like C.E. say, however, that without Clinton… they've already lost. It looks like she has her work cut out for her in the next two months to bring supporters to Obama. Without her complete support, the pendulum in South Carolina will undoubtedly swing in the same direction. It's an ideal situation for McCain-Palin, not so much for the Obama campaign and its supporters. It's one with an outcome, we'll all know in less than sixty days.


 
 
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