LZ ##A : Why do Tavis Johnson and Cornet West unfairly criticize President Obama ? Granderson : Could it be because they feel personal grievances toward Obama ? He says the two are right to criticize Obama on policy issues but name - calling is petty . Granderson : Also , West seem egocentric in believing they are face of black intellectualism .
LZ Granderson : Why do Tavis Smiley and Cornet West unfairly criticize President Obama ? Granderson : Could it be because they feel personal grievances toward Obama ? He says the two are right to criticize Obama on policy issues but name-calling is petty . Granderson : Smiley , West seem egocentric in believing they are face of black intellectualism .