Race has nothing to do with criticism of Obama

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Race has nothing to do with criticism of Obama

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Published Wednesday, February 20, 2013 | 69 Words |

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Rep. Jim Clyburn's recent statement that he wants to help President Barack Obama show that a black man can lead the nation and demonstrate that "people of color can be good Congress people" is an insult to African-Americans and others.

It also misses the point that it's not Obama's race that makes him incompetent.

George Carmody

Hilton Head Island