In a radio interview given to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver downplayed Barack Obama’s speaking ability, saying that compared to other African-American public speakers “he may not even measure up.” He told the interviewer that White Voters are drawn to Obama because they like the idea of a black man who “is articulate”, and they feel that by supporting him they can get the uncomfortable conversation of race off the table. Here’s a quote from Cleaver:

“I think for many white Americans, they are looking at Barack Obama and saying ‘This is our chance to demonstrate that we have been able to get this boogeyman called race behind us,’” Cleaver said. “And so they are going to vote for him, whether he has credentials or not, whether he has any experience — I think all that’s out the window.”

He went on to say that electing Obama as president would most likely harm efforts to stop racial injustice, because it would allow White people to dismiss racial concerns. He also said, despite being a Clinton supporter, that he would be surprised if Obama lost the election. Do you think that a President Obama would allow White People to dismiss the remaining racial concerns in America? Speak out!

Reference: AP