Kareem Abdul Jabbar endorses Hillary Clinton in Washington Post op-ed

[Congruente]

Clinton has a long and distinguished history of fighting hard for working- and middle-class Americans. As first lady, she could have taken a traditional ornamental and passive role, but she chose a path as an activist. She has been an advocate of national health care since 1993, despite fierce opposition from the health-care industry. We wouldn’t have the Affordable Care Act — which has brought coverage to millions — if not for her early efforts.

I especially appreciate Clinton’s unflinching support of President Obama’s policies, which have lifted many Americans both economically and socially, despite the battered economy that he inherited. Continuing the direction of those policies, including reforming a bail system that targets the poor, drug laws that target minorities and an education system that saddles college students with unbearable debts, must be a priority if the United States is to be the land of equal opportunity it brands itself to be.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/kareem-abdul-jabbar-in-this-crucial-election-im-endorsing-hillary-clinton/2016/04/15/305bd5fc-0244-11e6-9203-7b8670959b88_story.html?hpid=hp_no-name_opinion-card-e%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

[NanceGreggs]

1. Well, he's no "Killer Mike" ...

... but we HRC supporters are willing to accept the endorsement of an unknown like Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

(Oh, and BTW, where did Killer Mike disappear to? I'd been given to understand that his BS endorsement was going to turn this thing around. I'm surprised no one is talking about him anymore.)

[ecstatic]

2. The bros kicked him under the bus a while ago.

After the uterus comment. It's not that the bros disagreed--they just didn't want the media attention. I haven't heard a peep from him since.

[Wilms]

3. Kareem Abdul Jabbar Net Worth: 20 Million Dollars

https://www.google.com/search?q=Kareem+Abdul+Jabbar+net+worth&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

[CorkySt.Clair]

4. And?

[Wilms]

9. His taxes are going up if HRC loses.

Bottom line for some.

[CorkySt.Clair]

15. So that's his motivation?

You know Kareem that well do you?

Actually do you know anything about Kareem at all? His history? I'm guessing the answer is no based on the silly responses you've made in this thread.

Also, At what level of income or net worth does one become evil incarnate in the eyes of a Bernie fan?

What about Sarah Silverman and Spike Lee? They are quite wealthy. Do you have contempt for them as well?

[Wilms]

19. Have a nice day. n/t

[Congruente]

6. What's Susan Sarandon's net worth?

?

[Wilms]

8. I'll guess that it's even more.

But she's voting for Bernie knowing full well that her taxes will go up.

So what's your point.

[Snotcicles]

12. I don't think they gave their question much consideration before posting. nt

[Wilms]

14. There are a lot of questions not considered by HRC supporters. n/t

[dsc]

16. His will go up under Hillary

[artislife]

21. Intellectually, far higher than yours, probably. nt

[Capt. Obvious]

7. How does an airline pilot make that much?

[JI7]

5. nice endorsement, especially since he has been very supportive of Sanders

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. He actually lives reasonably close to me, about three miles.

[NWCorona]

10. Even tho I don't agree I can't knock this at all. I have tremendous respect for this man.

[Haveadream]

13. K&R!

[SHRED]

17. If he had to serve time for all the weed he's consumed...

...he'd think different.

But he's rich so no problem for him.

For all his advocating for legalization in his past he sure is a turncoat.

[EndElectoral]

18. Great basketball player. Lousy endorser.

[artislife]

20. One of the few Muslims

That is a good catch for her.

Meanwhile, Bernie has gained a lot more of the Muslim community. I still am very proud of Martin O'Malley and his embrace of the community, especially when it came before, during and after San Bernardino.