On Friday, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), in an act of pure political desperation, has now labeled her own constituency racist and sexist. Ill be very, very honest with you, Landrieu said. The South has not always been the friendliest place for African-Americans. Its been a difficult time for the president to present himself in a very positive light as leader. The goal: drive out the black vote, the same way President Obama did in 2012.