Is Obama playing the race card?

Of course he is. According to Obama, “We know what kind of campaign they’re going to run. They’re going to try to make you afraid of me. He’s young and inexperienced and he’s got a funny name. And did I mention he’s black?’’

No, “they” didn’t mention that Obama’s black. Obama did.

So much for the post-partisan, post-racial politics.

He’s Doing Something Right.

The New York Times reports that China is not happy with President Bush:

In response to President Bush’s meeting with prominent Chinese dissidents at the White House, Beijing on Thursday sharply condemned Washington for interfering in China’s domestic affairs and accused American legislators of politicizing the Olympics.