And, given the type of campaign the Clintons have run, in the context of that campaign, I believe the word "mugging" and the reference to "hit job" were purposeful. I believe that they are dog whistle statements that are directed to those racist non-Black folks out there who associate "muggings" and "hit jobs" {i.e.-street violence} with Black men.

I very much believe that the purposeful use of those particular words and phrases is another way for the Clintons to attempt to minimize the candidacy of Senator Barack Obama by getting Americans to consider Obama as a Black candidate and not as a candidate whose policies and positions are germane to all Americans.