(ThyBlackMan.com) So, anti-labor Wisconsin governor Scott Walker has survived the highly anticipated recall vote of June 4. What’s that saying about a coward living to fight another day? Scott Walker was fighting for his political life on Tuesday, not just to stay in his current job but for the raison ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) As we gear up for the 2012 Presidential election, it’s interesting to see how the White House works to explain the fact that it’s been MIA for the Black community. The last three years have been a relative wasteland when it comes to political and economic progress for African ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The chatter flew hot and heavy that former President Bill Clinton may be more of a liability than an asset to President Obama’s re-election drive. His alleged sins are two-fold. He is a loose cannon who might say anything at any time that could harm or embarrass President Obama. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) On election night, I was in the hotel hot-tub in Oak Creek, WI when my wife called from our home in Florida. Extremely excited, Mary yelled, “Gov. Scott Walker defeated the recall!” Then, I began receiving joyful texts and phone calls from around the country. Congratulations to our family ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Perhaps in his quest to re-earn the support that he’s lost over the last four years, President Barack Obama made an appearance on the cover of Essence Magazine. You can tell that this must be an election year, where all sins are supposed to be forgiven and all lost ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The effort to recall Gov. Scott Walker in tomorrow’s Wisconsin election will undoubtedly have repercussions far beyond the boundaries of the state. Scott Walker has come to be seen as the point man in the GOP’s concerted assault on the American middle class. All across the country GOP governors ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When running for President, a candidate — incumbent or fresh faced opponent — is running on a platform of what they will do for you. They are running on a platform on what they will do for the country and how that will inevitably affect you. Sometimes their promises ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Those of us who saw early, a President not fully engaged when it came to issues in the black community are grateful the rest of the country, including the black community, has finally caught up with us. You don’t see blacks jumping all over you anymore when you say ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Michael Cottman at Black America Web wrote an interesting article about Cornel West and his on-going disagreement with the Obama Administration. Cottman seems to feel that West is “obsessed” with President Obama, like a stalker baby’s mama seeking out another dollar of child support. Cottman even goes ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Famed TV minster Bishop T. D. Jakes said when your “perception is off”, you do not realize or appreciate the true value of what you have until you have lost it. Is it fair to say that, in general, black America’s perception is off regarding their country which is, ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This week, former Secretary of State Colin Powell paid a visit to Sean Hannity on Fox News. Hannity seemed to be frustrated that Gen. Colin Powell is not being a “good Republican” by seeking out truth rather than playing by simple party rules. Still, Powell laid out his position ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Newark Mayor Cory Booker is a rock solid Democrat and a President Obama backer. But he inadvertently and almost certainly unintentionally raised a campaign problem for Obama. The problem is the danger to Obama of what many perceive as going negative in his campaign salvos at presumptive GOP presidential ...