a black man whose legitimacy is constantly challenged by a loco fringe."
I realize we have a diary on the Rec list reflecting on Ms Dowd's latest NYTimes Op-Ed.
However, I want to bring attention to this poignant fact:
"this president is the ultimate civil rights figure"
That should be a dKos 'Front Page' headline ... that is the reality of the situation, and beyond how many 'teachable moments' President Obama is going to mentor during his tenure, it is very likely the biggest 'teachable moment' in American history.
It happened!
The - beyond anything the Founding Fathers (slave owners) could have ever imagined - has happened.
We the People ... elected a black guy President.
They'll be writing books about this one a 1000 years from now.
Though I obviously have no insider knowledge, my expectation is that President Obama has more than a clue on this particular issue.
Peace.