If people believe there's a severe generational gap in our community...just wait until after the primaries, especially if Hillary wins. I'm a young professional with a graduate degree in my early 30's and can honestly say that I cannot relate to the "black old guard's" conclusion to endorse Hillary Clinton. About 20 of my friends got together last night to watch the debates and Anderson Cooper's special report on race. Everyone was equally disgusted by Hillary's (and Bill's prior) attacks on Obama. General consensus is, based on her low level tactics towards Obama, if Hillary wins the democratic nod it would really pain us to vote for her, plain and simple. This is the feeling of many gen x'ers and younger.
It seems as if the old guard members are content with the idea of "working for the betterment of our people and striving for the dream" but never really wanting it to come to fruition because it would mean an end to the movement. If it appears that America (particularly African Americans) are making progress, then the public perception for the "need" of NAACP, urban League, etc??? would be null and void. This also explains why only negative statistics are given in many ???state of black America??? reports as opposed to highlighting progress and successes. This mentality is damaging to the younger generations, perpetuates a victim mentality, sends a message to mainstream America that we just can???t get ourselves together no matter what, and it's utterly counterproductive to the merits of the original movement.
I???m saddened and disappointed.

Sent by Chris Davis | 8:45 PM ET | 01-22-2008

I think both Obama, and Clinton were taking unecessary shots at each other and enivitably made edwards look really good. It seemed as though Obama and Clinton allowed themselves to become consumed in the childish tit for tat bickering, and overlooked alot of important questions. I am 24 and this was the first presidential debate I have ever sat down and watched. Ultimately I became disgusted with the bickering and end up going to bed. Please visit my website whoyoubee.com.

Sent by Denisha | 12:51 PM ET | 01-23-2008

I don't think that Bill Clinton realizes that his mendacious antics are messing with his legacy. He is not helping Hillary or the country with going negative.

Sent by Nichelle | 10:35 AM ET | 01-24-2008