Uh, Marcy... It's Tavis, not Travis!

Posted by at February 23, 2008 05:31 AM

No anon, it's Tavis.

BTW why has Obama's absence that's prompted both controversy and a backlash against Tavis Smiley, the organizer of the event who has openly criticized Obama's decision. Sen. Obama regretfully declining to attend the State of the Black Union forum in New Orleans, explaining that campaigning in Ohio and Texas will take priority. Sen. Clinton managed to carve out some room in her schedule to attend. Is this another taking "them for granted" incident from Sen. Obama.

Posted by peter at February 23, 2008 06:13 AM

Sorry anon I misread.

Posted by peter at February 23, 2008 06:15 AM

Peter. Apology accepted.

The black forum thing is a non-starter. He wrote them a respectful message. The guy is trying to win the nomination and it is a critical moment. As to why Hillary carved out space... she is desperate for an opening, ANY opening. Also not surprising.

So, again, media people and bloggers are making a mountain out of a mole hill.

Posted by at February 23, 2008 08:42 AM

Mary, that is TAVIS Smiley. No R in the name.

Posted by Shirin at February 23, 2008 08:43 AM

Corrected. And I appreciate your correction.

Posted by Mary at February 23, 2008 09:48 AM

poor pants pissing peter, still in the bunker with Dear Leader, the greatest FAILURE in American history

Posted by gay veteran at February 23, 2008 12:49 PM

it's ok GV...our trolls enjoy getting dumped on in the bunker with the chimp...

Posted by headxray at February 23, 2008 12:55 PM

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