Mar 12th, 2010 · President Obama delayed his trip to Asia to focus on health care, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) said he would move forward on a financial overhaul bill without Republican support, and Vice President Joe Biden had a rocky visit to the Middle East where he tried to restart peace talks. David Brooks, of The New York Times, and Clarence Page, of the Chicago Tribune, discuss the week in politics.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · With Charlie Rangel relinquishing his chairmanship, New York Gov. David Paterson pulling out of the governor's race and Harold Ford saying he won't run for a New York Senate seat, it has been a bumpy week for high-profile black politicians. Clarence Page, columnist at the Chicago Tribune, says it's a case of African-Americans gaining both power and scrutiny.
Jan 26th, 2009 · Larry King recently opined, "There's a lot of advantages to being blackÂ… Black is in." Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page counters King with words of caution, writing "it is more than a little early to declare blackness to be an advantage."
Jan 5th, 2009 · Before Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed Roland Burris, an African American, to the open Senate seat, Illinois congressman Bobby Rush promised not to back anyone Blagojevich appointed. Clarence Page says Rush has changed his mind and decided to back Burris because he is black.
Aug 1st, 2008 · The rhetoric on the White House campaign trail heated up this week, with candidates John McCain and Barack Obama mixing it up over affirmative action, and a campaign ad that parallels Obama to tabloid queens Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, and Jim Rutenberg of the New York Times offer analysis.
Mar 2nd, 2006 · The culmination of the "awards season" is fast approaching with this weekend's broadcast of the 78th Annual Academy Awards. Commentator Clarence Page, syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune, says there are a number of worthy films up for the best picture Oscar, but he's already made his pick.
Feb 10th, 2006 · Commentator Clarence Page explains his belief that Black History Month is essential and needs to continue. Some African-Americans reject the notion that their history can be relegated to just one month, while others believe it encourages racial separation.
Jan 31st, 2006 · Commentator Clarence Page looks ahead to President Bush's state of the union address Tuesday night. Page is a Pulitzer Prize winner and nationally syndicated columnist for The Chicago Tribune.