Meanwhile, some prominent Democrats have been turning up the heat on Obama and criticizing his recent appointments.
“It’s embarrassing as hell,” said New York Democrat Charles Rangel, one of the most senior black members of Congress.
But Jealous said it’s still too early to beat up on Obama.
“At the end of the day — this president has been committed to diversity. He showed that in his first term and we owe it to him to let him finish making his appointments before we pass judgment,” Jealous said. “We want to see a Cabinet that represents the country.”
The president was forced to defend his record on diversity last week and said his critics should not rush to judgment.
“I’m very proud that in the first four years, we had as diverse, if not a more diverse, White House and a Cabinet than any in history,” Obama said. “I intended to continue that, because it turns out when you look for the very best people, given the incredible diversity of this country, you’re going to end up with a diverse staff.”
Meanwhile, POLITICO listed Harris as one of its 13 top people to watch in politics in 2013. “…Many Democrats sense her catapulting up the ranks in the party — and soon,” according to POLITICO.
Harris has a bright political future. We’ll see if she catapults all the way to the Supreme Court.
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We don’t need any more black greeks (AKA)-boule) in government leadership roiles. No more black secret society members. We need more of the quality of Dr. Booker T. Washington.
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The NAACP needs to be more concerned about paying that $100K plus bill they racked up during their national convention, and being sued for by the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston Texas. This kind of irresponsibility is why appointing an African American in any high level position vis a vis the federal govt will forever be questioned. PAY YOUR BILLS, so-called leaders!!!!
And make sure she 100% black dark sister too!!!
Scared man ain’t Neva nominated his own!!! It’s ok. They not gonna bite you!
Smiley watching all you Uncle Tommie’s. Appoint a sister… Travis sayn your Sperm Donor black. Your wifey black and female…2 girls…… What’s the problem…… Wake up emotionless Leader.
I have a suggesion how about the President nominate a black man to the Supreme Court, you already have three woman, five white men and one who forgot he was born black, I think a black man would add some balance to the Supreme Court. There are numerious Federal Court vacancy befitting the nomination of more woman.
Thank you Ben Jealous. I couldn’t agree more. The second appointment Obama gave to Helena Kagen should have gone to black woman IMO.
I guess Tom Joyner might disagree since with Obama as president diversity at this level no longer matters to Joyner.
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“I intended to continue that, because it turns out when you look for the very best people, given the incredible diversity of this country, you’re going to end up with a diverse staff.”
OMG! I was 29 years old when GWB got elected and now that I am going to be 42 I geuss that I will just have to wait my turn to be assisted in this fairness. I don’t mind waiting and contributing 32% of my paychecks for taxes, or whatever, so that we can give leader the time he needs to straighten this s#it out (-4) . Anywho I’m sure that leader isn’t blind or anything just ask Tavis Smiley, Newt Gingrich, or Cornel West. Spending times by myself is enlightening.
Go ahead diversity hero. Thanks alot.
I agree. Pres Obama should appoint some African American in his cabinet this term