8 Responses to “Hastings says Obama must step up for Meek now or risk ‘electoral peril’ in 2012”

1. obama sucking up to crist Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 am

   Obama Allies Boosting Crist in Florida

   Democratic allies of President Barack Obama are coming to the aid of independent Senate candidate Charlie Crist even though he will square off against a Democratic opponent in November’s general election.

   The Florida governor has recently brought several Democratic operatives into his campaign, including a pollster and consultant, The Wall Street Journal is reporting today.

   Also, Alfredo Balsera, a member of Obama’s national finance committee in 2008 and a leading presidential adviser on Latino outreach, is now advising Crist and is planning to host a fundraiser next month that will bring together mostly Obama supporters.

   Crist “has successfully courted top Democrats — including some with close ties to President Barack Obama and the White House — to work on his campaign, even though two Democrats are making serious bids for the Senate seat,” The Journal disclosed.

   In late April, Crist trailed former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio, a conservative tea party favorite, by 30 percentage points in the race for the Republican nomination, a lead so insurmountable that Crist left the GOP to run as an independent.

   Now he is seen as the front-runner, leading both Rubio and the likely Democratic candidate, U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, in the polls. A Quinnipiac University poll in June showed Crist with the support of 51 percent of independents, 28 percent of Republicans, and 37 percent of Democrats.

   Crist defended his credentials as a Ronald Reagan conservative in an interview with Newsmax as recently as February. But he has moved to the center since abandoning the GOP to run as an independent.

   He vetoed two Republican-backed bills, one dealing with abortion and the other with teacher tenure, winning praise from many teachers and liberal women’s groups. Although he insists he is “pro life,” he told The Journal that he would not seek to overturn Roe v. Wade.

   In March, he vowed he would fight to repeal the Democrats’ healthcare reform plan. But last week, he said the plan should only be “modified.”

   Last year he opposed the Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, but he now says he “probably” took that position under pressure from the GOP primary. Asked by The Journal if he feels differently now, he said: “Perhaps.”

   Crist has not promised to caucus with the Democrats if he wins the Senate seat. But he has met twice in recent weeks with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for discussions, The Journal noted, “that signal that he may be moving in that direction.”

2. Independent Voter Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 8:53 am

   It’s too late, I will never vote for obama or any sneaky liberal ever again. I don’t care who he supports or who he doesn’t support. Never again

3. Take Note Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 10:21 am

   Ever notice how it’s OKAY for white jewish guys to throw black candidates-Meek and West-under the bus?

   OUT WITH white jewish candidates?

   Are there no latino democrats, only jewish democrats for S FL?

   Are there no black democrat, only jewish democrats for S FL?

   There is NO fair representation in the democrat party.

   WAKE UP. it’s NOT okay for white jews to attack black candidates!

   blacks ARE ignorant to tolerate this.

4. Um, what? Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 11:12 am

   The above post says there is no fair representation in the democrat party. This article is about one black guy saying another black guy should step up for a third black guy running against a white guy. How is that not, in your words, “fair”? I can’t believe people like you are even allowed to vote.

5. positive mike Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am

   The truth is.. Kendrick Meek did not support Obama for President. He supported Hillary. Nor did Meek support Daryl Jones ( first serious black candidate for statewide office in Florida). So, Hastings need to shut the F… up! Not supporting Meeks will do nothing to voter turnout. NO ONE… I Mean NO ONE is excited about Kendrick Meek. What world is he living in?

6. Agree with Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 11:58 am

   I agree with independent. Never again democrat. The libs have completely blown it. They could have done something really good for the country, but failed miserably. This snake in the white house has done nothing but hurt our country.

7. True Blue Says:
   August 2nd, 2010 at 12:43 pm

   Alcee, where the heck have you been. Remember Martin said to jucge people by the content of their chacther , not the color of their skin.

   It’s the height of racism to demand that President Obama support Meek just because he’s black.

   Meek is a loser and the White House knows it.

8. Black PBC Says:
   August 3rd, 2010 at 4:48 pm

   LMFAO! Alcee, its 2010 wake up brother. You sound “ignant”. What the heck don’t you understand…Kendrick’s weak, he sucks! Now all you’re saying is because he’s black that should be enough? with all due respect sir, Shut The F up.
   Where’s the “content of his character”? Dude, you think the President got where he’s at by being (choose an adjective) like you. Its a new era ( btw you need to start finding your exit) you’re still old school Sharpton style…uh uh. It was good then, not now. C’mon man, i’m disappointed to be represented by you. In order for “change” to come, people who think like you on this issue can’t be at the table. Go away, its because of you the struggle is such a struggle.

   STOP IT, Mr. Hastings! NO! NO! PLEASE STOP!
   Do your job. Let the President do his job. Let Kendrick wipe his own…