Appeals to Black Parishioners

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There have been several news reports focusing on presidential candidates: fact. I have also tuned into several news reports of the former President Clinton speaking at rallies, debates, churches, schools, big cities and small towns on behalf of his other half, Hillary Rodham. As the Democratic campaign seems to be getting more intense between Hillary and Obama, I believe many Democrats are torn. However, a determining factor in this election that The Clinton’s appear to be cognizant of is the difference between black and white.
I never thought that in my lifetime the election would more or less come down to a woman and a black man. I think it is about time, change is the only constant and the United States needs it more than ever, in a time of confusion, conflict, and war. I do not claim to be politically savvy by any means, but the direction and change we have come to encounter is a negative one. I think a fresh vision from a fresh gender or color might cleanse out this system that has been tainted by personal agenda’s, or the “good ole boy system.”
I think it is safe to say President Clinton’s run in the office was one of great stride, one that was appreciated and commended by citizens, without touching on the personal side of it.
Just as Black citizens have suffered through their hardships, I think it proves a good case that women have and still do face their own set of hardships in a “man’s world.” This, I think will be one of the most persuasive reasons black citizens will vote for Hillary, as a woman she has faced her “male dominated world” of the “glass ceiling effect”, low respect from her male counterparts, etc.
Bill Clinton has been favorable among black citizens of the United States ever since his presidency. He was successful enough in his education endeavors and housing plans to where he proves to have credibility with several minority groups. He understands as this race comes closer and closer the black vote will be so important, this could make or break Hillary’s presidency.
I believe this is such a good rhetorical move on the former President Clinton’s part. He has created a situation for black voters creating urgency to elect his wife because of her fabulous initiatives of housing, education, and health care.
He does touch on the fact that this decision for the black community is a “God-given dilemma.” I think that Clinton is effective in his presentation to the black community especially going to their churches, where he can have an effect on the pathos of his audience. At the end I think it is even greater that he encourages this audience to think and pray about their choice, using God terms is always an effective form of persuasion.