Blacks Can't Accept Clinton's Apology if He Denies He's Apologizing

According to CNN, Bubba is barn storming black churches to apologize for his...'misunderstood' comments while campaigning for his wife.

Two prominent African-American politicians plan to join former President Bill Clinton on a tour of black churches this Sunday in Los Angeles. Sources say one of the officials has described it as Clinton's "mea culpa tour" to the black community.

But that, apparently, depends on what the meaning of 'apologize' 'is':

A spokesperson for the Clinton campaign in California confirms the former president will be visiting African-American churches this Sunday, but disputes the notion the stops are intended to make amends with the black community before the state’s voters head to the polls this Tuesday.

"He's very popular with Latinos, African-Americans, it’s absolutely not a mea culpa tour," says Clinton California spokesperson Luis Vizcaino.

Oh dear. Here we go again. Bill can neither confirm nor deny that he's apologizing. Until he figures out which one will produce the desired results.

If he's going to hit the pews of black churches tomorrow, why aren't the "two black politicians" to accompany him named? Can it be that no one has volunteered yet and the winning chits haven't been called in?

Update: According to the Washington Post, Rep. Diane Watson, (D-CA) will be one of his detention hall monitors. Every other black official in California must be screening calls with a vengeance. Check out how hard she works to keep from using the word 'apology.'

Watson has assigned Clinton to write a letter to each congregation they'll visit on Sunday "explaining his commitment to civil rights and equal rights." She says the letter "is in development" but that "he knows what needs to be in it: He needs to renew his relationship with the South Central community."

Code words much?

Let's see if even one of the most ruthless competitors in the history of modern politics can pull this one out. Maybe Bart Simpson can take a line from Clinton's "I've been a bad, bad black President" letter to write on the black board in a future Simpsons opening sequence.

Comments

"I've been a bad, bad black President"

Maybe more Bill taking a line from Bart: "I didn't do it"

Depending on the final message.

Posted by: capt on 02/02/08 at 10:23 AM Respond

I'm Sorry to say: That damage is done! Because what he used against Obama, should have been used on the Republicans not memebers from his own party. We need to really focus on Who can win the " White House? " We don't need a "Dynasty" at this time in history. The Billary's had their time, they need to withdrawl now from the Democratic Primary and do what's right for the Democratic Party. Can you imagine if the Billary's were endorsing Barack Obama? Think about it!

Posted by: MSO on 02/02/08 at 10:58 AM Respond

Keep whining while Senator Clinton keeps winning!

Posted by: silverlucie on 02/02/08 at 11:45 AM Respond

Silverlucie, we all watch The Simpsons, that TV show that Debra just referenced. . . so getting all "Ralph-ish" and making a pun based on the similarity between whining and winning was the PERFECT move and a solid point. Thanks. Too smart! And those Clinton's, man, they really are turning out to be HUGE WINNERS!

Posted by: Jordy on 02/02/08 at 1:29 PM Respond

I am sorry buy as a black woman I don't understand what he needs to apologize for? The Jesse jackson commentg was not racist according to Jackson and we in the black community still respect his legacy. I think racist white reporters are the only ones pulling out the race card b/c the hate the Clintons.

Posted by: Jennifer on 02/02/08 at 3:16 PM Respond

Well, it's Clinton, so I imagine that he'll find some way to split this community in half, too.

It's what they do.

In the world where America is just one giant sprawling suburb, who needs a community?

But it is like the Simpson's Movie. Just fuck with the cities, Democrats, slice 'em an dice 'em, and then put the dome back over them and wonder haw they seem be in such tough shape. "I feel your pain (and we'll be back to capitalize on it in two years)."

Posted by: pig-pen on 02/02/08 at 5:29 PM Respond

silverlucie, we shall see ...

Posted by: MSO on 02/02/08 at 5:48 PM Respond