I think it is because she happens to be an African American! If she is in the same category as Palin and Gingrich, then why isn't she afforded the same constant ridicule on this forum as they have been given? Could it be fear of being called racists?! ... or is she also an Uncle Tom, and therefore not worthy of any comment? Anyway, she brought herself up out of poverty and, along with a great number of other conservative African Americans, is working to help other minorities get free of the government teat!