BET will air a special one-on-one feature with Barack Obama tomorrow evening.
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, BET News profiles the man on a mission to become the first Black man in the White House: Presidential Hopeful Senator Barack Obama. Tune in to “WHAT’S IN IT FOR US? BARACK OBAMA AND THE BLACK VOTE,” airing Tuesday at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).A revealing half-hour sit-down interview provides a rare glimpse into the Illinois Senator’s life, his family, and his political aspirations as he embarks on an impressive quest to change the complexion of politics forever.
I wonder why BET is suddenly interested in Obama. After all, he’s still going to reiterate the same pro-change, pro-hope talking points he’s been making ever since he joined the race 11 months ago. Oh wait, something changed. Whereas Obama was previously considered a flash in the pan, many now deem him electable. Not to mention now that he’s won Iowa and is said to be surging past Hillary in New Hampshire, other candidates, Democrats and Republicans alike, seem to be swaggerjacking his pro-change theme. So, BET has no choice but to get on the bandwagon or get left behind.
Give Sheila Johnson some credit though. She endorsed Obama back when everyone else (including her ex husband) decided to back Mrs. Bill Clinton. It is also possible that BET was busy kicking the tires and checking under the hood before deciding whether or not Obama deserves attention.
