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NBA star 'Magic' Johnson to campaign in Waterloo for Hillary
http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2007/12/15/news/breaking_news/doc47642db3e0b6c857557383.txt
http://www.lasentinel.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=374&Itemid=148
In an exclusive interview with the L.A.Sentinel, Magic explains why he chose Clinton over Obama
September 20, 2007
Sentinel: How much soul searching went into your decision to support Senator Hillary Clinton?
Magic Johnson: “It really wasn’t any (soul searching). It was an easy decision. When you think about 30 years and what she’s already done as a Senator and even before that. We need someone who has great foreign relationships and there’s only one candidate that has that—and that’s her. When you think about education, healthcare for our children, our families, it was really an easy decision. I was telling her to run a long time ago. I was hoping she was going to run now. This wasn’t a sudden decision. I wanted her to run and I’m glad she’s running and I think she’s going to do the country very very well.
Sentinel: What do you say to those African Americans who are critical of you supporting Senator Clinton instead of Senator Obama?
Magic Johnson: “It’s not about Black or White, it’s about the best candidate and for me he doesn’t have the experience. He doesn’t have the relationship. The worst thing we can do is get somebody in there who’s Black and then they don’t do a good job then what does that do for us? I don’t think he’s ready to be the president of the United States that’s just plain and simple. I love him, I wrote him a check and I told him I talked to him on the phone and I like him. I think he’s very articulate, smart, but he doesn’t have the experience. I don’t wanna get him in there and it’s all over his head and he will be way over his head right now.”
Sentinel: Tell me about that telephone conversation you had with Senator Obama. Did you say here’s a $2300 check, but I can’t support you.
Magic Johnson: Well, I’ll just say you have to be honest. I like him and really think that sometimes—it’s just not your turn. You’re not ready. He’s not ready. It’s almost like I picture him as a rookie coming into the NBA. He’s not ready. So he’s not the one. She IS the one. There’s only one person who can turn this whole thing around. The relationships she has already and the experience it will take him 8 years to gain that and then it’s too late. This is not about Black or White. It’s about who’s the best candidate.
Sentinel: As far as Hillary Clinton’s campaign, what will your role be in supporting her and if elected, is there an appointment waiting for you?
Magic Johnson: No. I don’t want a job. I got enough jobs. All I want to do is to make sure minorities get their due.I will continue to work in the inner cities. I want the Senator to make sure that minorities and our communities get what we’re supposed to get—better schools, job opportunities for people who live in urban America, better healthcare. So, I’m here to get the best candidate elected and I’ll be working side by side with her. I’ll be traveling around with her. After that, I’m here to make sure the Democrats are in power that’s what it’s all about.
Sentinel: Can you tell us what other African Americans are on your team—Team Clinton.
Magic Johnson: We have a bunch of them Attorney Willie Gary, Bob Johnson, Berry Gordy, Clarence Avant, and Quincy Jones. We’ll be here a long time if you want me to go through the whole list. A number of pastor and also community leaders like Sweet Alice. Celebrities are one thing, but you really need grassroots people and those are the people who get other people to go out and vote. |
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