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| − | An '''Affirmative Action President''' | + | An '''Affirmative Action President''' would be someone selected for that office based partly on the person's race or gender. The term carries a negative connotation, insinuating that the candidate did not receive their position because of their qualifications or abilities. According to some political commentators, [[affirmative action]] was used to fill the position of President of the [[United States]] in the 2008 election.<ref>[http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/03/clinton-backer.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.gregpalast.com/vote-for-him-because-hes-black/]</ref><ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=6182486&page=1]</ref> <ref>[http://michellemalkin.com/2008/09/15/biden-elect-obama-because-hes-black/]</ref> <ref>[http://voices.kansascity.com/node/2492]</ref> |
| − | Before the [[American Civil War]], | + | Before the [[American Civil War]], the [[Democratic Party]] generally supported slavery and the Dred Scott decision, and after the war passed what are commonly referred to as "Jim Crow" laws to enforce segregation. The Republican [[Abraham Lincoln]] led the opposition to slavery, and ultimately brought about its abolition. During the [[Civil Rights Movement]] in the United States, the [[Democratic Party]] introduced legislation that would not only provide equal opportunities for blacks, but would also attempt to correct past and present discriminatory practices. |
| − | + | Supporters of an Affirmative Action President are likely to be liberals, and support a candidate based in part on the candidate's race or gender in order to bring historical [[diversity]] to the position and promote broader acceptance of [[affirmative action]]. | |
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Under [[affirmative action]], a candidate's race or gender is considered to be as important as, and perhaps more important than, traditional criteria of qualifications and experience. | Under [[affirmative action]], a candidate's race or gender is considered to be as important as, and perhaps more important than, traditional criteria of qualifications and experience. | ||
Revision as of 01:15, November 5, 2009
An Affirmative Action President would be someone selected for that office based partly on the person's race or gender. The term carries a negative connotation, insinuating that the candidate did not receive their position because of their qualifications or abilities. According to some political commentators, affirmative action was used to fill the position of President of the United States in the 2008 election.[1][2][3] [4] [5]
Before the American Civil War, the Democratic Party generally supported slavery and the Dred Scott decision, and after the war passed what are commonly referred to as "Jim Crow" laws to enforce segregation. The Republican Abraham Lincoln led the opposition to slavery, and ultimately brought about its abolition. During the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the Democratic Party introduced legislation that would not only provide equal opportunities for blacks, but would also attempt to correct past and present discriminatory practices.
Supporters of an Affirmative Action President are likely to be liberals, and support a candidate based in part on the candidate's race or gender in order to bring historical diversity to the position and promote broader acceptance of affirmative action.
Under affirmative action, a candidate's race or gender is considered to be as important as, and perhaps more important than, traditional criteria of qualifications and experience.
On Feb. 4, 2008, ten days after this entry appeared here, Michael Savage commented that, if elected, Barack Obama will be the first Affirmative Action President, in regards to his comparative lack of political (or military) experience.[6]
On March 12, 2008, Joseph Farah, founder of Worldnetdaily.com, published a column entitled, "The Affirmative-Action President."[7]
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- ↑ Radio commentator Michael Savage observed, "We have a woman and a multi-ethnic man running for office on the Democrat side. Is this not akin to a -- an affirmative action election? Isn't that why the libs are hysterical, tripping over themselves to say amen and yes to this affirmative election vote?" Savage added, "America's not ready for an affirmative action presidency." [6]
- ↑ http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=58632