"It seems that being black is not an issue of skin color; it's an issue of mind set. You are black if you are liberal, say the right things, and have the right experiences. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Justice Clarence Thomas, on the other hand, are conservatives and don't parrot the liberal line, so they are dismissed. Even though Hillary has never experienced anything of what Morrison outlined, she is married (sort of) to Bill Clinton, which gives her a pass."

From a Wizbang post on the news that the majority of African Americans recently polled identify more with Hillary than Obama.

A couple of notes... Blacks will vote for the candidate whom they see as:

1. More in step with their values and political priorities.
2. The candidate they see as more likely to win.

As for Secretary Rice and Justice Thomas, both are black obviously. The fact that they are not embraced by the Black Community is simply a reflection of most blacks opinion that neither represents their values or political priorities. Add to that Thomas's shady past, and I doubt if either would be widely embraced by any group in the Black Community. It is also important to note that neither has reached out in any significant way to the black community. Clinton was not "The black president," but he did identify with African Americans, and made efforts to reach out to them.

While it is true that Black people tend to vote democrat, and support progressive candidates. it is grossly condescending to lump all black people into a category, just because they are black. I happen to be proud of the accomplishments of both Rice and Thomas in reaching the pinnacle of their careers, this does not mean I agree with them, or respect their political positions... It also doesn't mean I see them as any less black...

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