2007 Andrew Young Obama’s candidacy remarks

by Hecce 3 Replies latest social current

  • Hecce
    Hecce

    The Associated Press published a story about Civil Rights veteran and Atlanta former Mayor Andrew Young going on an Atlanta show saying that he thought Barack should run for president in 2016, because he is too young to run for president and that he thought, essentially, the Clintons were as black as Barack. Here’s what they quoted from the Young interview:

    “I want Barack Obama to be president,” Young said, pausing for effect, “in 2016.”

    http://kenyonfarrow.com/2007/12/10/ap-distorts-andrew-youngs-statements-on-obama/

    Back in 2007 Andrew Young, a historical figure within the Democrat party made some controversial remarks about the nomination contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. In essence he wanted for the 2008 nomination to go to Hillary and then have Obama ready for 2016. Looking at past history and the political landscape I think that in 2008 Hillary was going to be a winner and most likely the same on 2012. Obama would have been an impressive and almost invincible candidate on 2016.

    I realize that this is all speculation but I will like to hear opinions please.

  • Simon
    Simon

    Who knows how some alternate history would unfold.

    In many ways the Obama / Clinton administration has created the environment for Trump.

    Clinton could easily have become embroiled in scandal, and usher in republicans after 4 years. Even if she was waved out in triumph, would people want the unknown Obama afterwards? We just had 8 years of popular (to some) Obama and everyone liked it so much they elected Trump to erase it all.

  • Hecce
    Hecce

    Yes Simon, no way to redo the past.

  • Hecce
    Hecce

    It seems like a golden opportunity that was wasted.

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