Protesters holding posters saying Sen. Barack Obama was endorsed by the KKK are escorted from his speech
(CNN) - Barack Obama's campaign rally in Coral Gables, Florida Friday was interrupted by a group of about 10 African-American protesters holding signs that called themselves, "Blacks Against Obama."
The signs said Obama was for gay marriage and abortion, and said his candidacy was "endorsed by the KKK." Another sign said, "Jesse Jackson hates Obama."
Obama originally said the protesters could stay inside the event, but they were escorted out when they would not stop shouting.
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It is worth to note the following excerpt from Senator McCain's Book
"Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir" (2002)
"I didn't decide to run for President to start a national crusade for the political reforms I believed in or to run a campaign as if it were some grand act of patriotism. In truth, I wanted to be President because it had become my ambition to be President. I was sixty-two years old when I made the decision and I thought it was my one shot at the prize."
I see that the Uncle Tom archetype is still alive and well.
Lies and boorish behavior will get you nowhere... unless you're Republican and running for president.
They're probably black republicans. I know that's hard to believe, but there are some odd ball black folks out there.
Some people really want attention.
I am a 37 year old, African American Army vet and I smell a GOP rat.....
These kids don't look old enough to vote. Who's paying them
So what? Far right wackos that just happen to be black. Its America, there are a lot of weirdos here.
Hmm, I can't read the signs.
How silly and tell me again why this is newsworthy?
This sounds like retaliation from McCain getting interrupted. I wouldn't doubt if these are some McCain kronies or paid actors.
I wonder how much they were paid to say KKK has endorsed obama.
That's enough to earn my respect. A far cry from Senator McCain's "Punk" and "Ground Clutter and Static" remarks.
Well see. Not every AA supports Senator Obama. But, he supported their rights to protest until they wouldn't let him speak.
A sign of a real leader.
Well that's an interesting twist. Let's see if they vote.
ONE NATION
I have a feeling they were sent by the Republicans. McCain will do anything to win. BTW, we aren't too fond of Jesse Jackson, either.
OBAMBA/BIDEN '08!!!
THE LOGICAL CHOICE . . . THE ONLY CHOICE!!!!
Not only are their facts wrong but it seems obvious they were put up to this. I can't believe that none of the reporters got to the bottom of this. I guess reporters today just aren't what they used to be.
I think this will actually help Obama distance himself from extremists from both wings.
Man talk about stupidity
So according to Sarah Palin supporters, these people would have been sent there by the Obama campaign?
Um, okay. Lucky for them we have the 1st Amendment. Too bad their claims were ignorant and based on lies.
Obama 08
I am John McCain and I approve this mudsling....Hahaha
Pathetic hateful homeless sycophants
Only in America.
Idiots!
PAID FOR BY THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN!!!!
CNN – is this really worth reporting on? TEN protesters?!?
Please – let's focus on the issues. We're tired of the media taking only one thing out of a speech or an event, and blowing it up to make it sound way more significant than it is.
Gay marriage? Abortion rights? Come on guys, FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS!!! It's the economy, stupid.
These are part of the 5% blacks who will not support Obama... It will be good for him since he benifited from an similar attack by Jackson.
Sounds like another repug trick to me. They obviously paid a few fools to act like fools.
Obama '08
lol nice try gop, you can hire all the people you want to smear
I WONDER WHO PAID THOSE UNFORTUNATE AND MISDIRECTED INDIVIDUALS, TO PARADE THEMSELVES IN SUCH A SHAM OF A DEMONSTRATION?
I Can't Believe That Black People Are Interupting Obama.
That The First Time I Have Seen Anyone Interupt Him, I Guess They Just Wanted To Get On T.V.
Obama/ Biden 08'- To Get Rid OF Clowns Like This.
Now you see, Obama doesn't care if protesters stayed but not McCain who had the prosters escorted out the other day.
well he offered to let them stay.More than McCain/Palin did.
Makes you wonder if what is reported is the case were they a set up?
96% of the GOP convention was white...
GOP never shows up at any of the pro-black stuff....
Swift boat?
Too bad they wouldnt stop shouting. It would have been a great way to demonstrate that one candidate tolerates and encourages dissenting voices, while the other campaign tries to shut down a legislative investigation and avoids subpoenas because they dont know "where their loyalties lie". How about the laws of the United States of America? Why dont you let your loyalties lie there?
I bet the Republicans put them up to it....those of us that are old enough, remember the "dirty tricks" tactics of prior Republican campaigns.
Looks like they were hired. Only 10 ! LOL this is really. Not like the Alaskans NOT for Sarah Palin Rally... I don't see much press about that one
I'm surprised there was a whole 10 of them.
Wow – for some people, this election is "ALL ABOUT RACE" and nothing else. Maybe those protesters can find some jobs up in Alaska – they'd fit in real well during one of the governor's moose hunts.
What a bunch of losers!!!!
Dont deserve anymore attention
Guarantee this was a STAGED protest by the Obama camp!
They say America is strengthened by diversity of opinion – so be it.
Ridiculous – hmmmm, I wonder how much a rethug paid them to do this
While I disagree with their opinions, their signs and their protest, I am happy to see young African-American men involved in the election process and voicing those opinions in a non-violent manner
It's called jealousy.
That looks like more than 10 black students! We can count Sasha! Not all blacks like Obama and I can see why! Blacks against Obama! He isn't black! He is an African!!
They are entitled to their oppinion. Sad it was very ignorant on how it was done
I wonder how much the McCain camp paid them..ignorant peoples
LOL, obviously ignorance is multiracial. I am not sure if they realize just how ignorant they really are. Then again ignorant folk rarely do.
What? This is unbelivable...
He opened the door didn't he! He thinks he is such a hot shot personality that everyone loves and supports him, well the jokes on him...
I hope news outlets look into the organization "Blacks against Obama"... in Florida? I would put money that it this organization – if it exists – is funded and helped by the Fla Republican party. this brings to mind the busloads of young Republican "activists" who helped shut down the Recount in 2000 – bought and paid for by Republicans.
Well that's 10 blacks against Obama. 45 million to go.
This has got to be the funniest thing I've seen today. "Obama endorsed the KKK"????! Where in the world does Florida find these crazies.....
WHO CARES!
I'm impressed...
Usually they don't show anyone who doesn't like Obama...
Gotta love that first amendment...
stupid is as stupid does
OMG! Are these fools serious? They made a complete spectacle of themselves.
What a breath of fresh air! Tolerating dissenting voices instead of trying to drown them out with chants of "USA! USA!"
I see the RNC is using its campaign money to stir the pot...
Disgraceful.
Sooooo....does this mean the KKK is in favor of gay marriage?
Poor, misguided things....
I never comment - usually just read and agree (or disagree) with those that do.
Wow - not sure what to say about that amount of ignorance.....how sad that there are people in this country with access to television and the internet these days that can still convince themselves of something so completely unfounded and ignorant.
I feel sad for them.....
Obama planned this one!
Another trick of the Obama camp to bring rascism into the mix.
These people are nutjobs... KKK, gay marriage? What is wrong with gay marriage?
How much did the RNC pay those guys?
10 African American's against Obama? I'm not concerned.
That cool he finally has protesters, what else is new. I guess enough people in the world did not say they like or agree with him or his polocies. Just remember when you vote. Vote for the best candidate Mr. Obama. That's it.
I guess not all black folks are supporting Sen. Obama because he is black. Maybe the reason why so many people are supporting him is because they agree with his position on the issues. Or may it is because they do not agree with Sen. McCain.
So the -ist that bring up gender, religion, orgin or skin color can stop playing their cards now.
What a bunch of weirdos?
Paid off by McKlan, no doubt.
Obviously, these are extremely ignorant people who probably don't even know an election is going on. In spite of what the media says-not all black people support Obama and I respect their decision-but these people just want to be seen. Their signs make absoutely no sense whatsoever and they should spend more time in school.
Vote for real change. Vote Obama/Biden '08
How much did John McCain, the KKK and Jesse Jackson pay these youngsters? They all looked too young to have any other motive for their actions other than money. I am sure they were ALL paid implants.
NEWSFLASH: TEN people don't like Obama. The sky is falling.
Oh please! He's on record of having a personal opposition to gay marriage though also opposes an amendment against it as well. And does anyone seriously believe that the KKK would endorse a person of color? They protested Barney at one point because the actor INSIDE THE SUIT was black!!
the KKK endorsed his campaign? how much did the RNC pay these people to protest? Kinda funny. Yup, support McCain, the party that doesn't even want blacks to vote.
I understand if they don't support him for his abortion views as well as gay marriage, but come on the KKK endorsed him. RNC, do a better job of vetting your shills – oh what's that, you don't know what vetting means? Kinda thought so.
So let me get this right – people are against Obama because he supports gay rights and abortion? Give me a break. If the USA and John McCains so called constitutional judges institute slavery or revoke women's riight to abortion again, would that make them happy? I am glad that Obama is standing up for people that others are too scared to support! SHAME ON THEM!
Obama endorsed by KKK? What planet do these people come from?
Sounds like a Karl Rove plot to try and divide and conquer the black community. Sorry Johnny boy, it won't work. Gables Florida??? Majority of the blacks in Florida are in Jacksonville, Orlando and Miami.
What happened to "Freedom of Speech" that all of you were yelling about when they escorted the protesters out of the Republican meeting the other day???
Its a shame that there are some African-American men who despise Obama for asking them to be responsible fathers. That is why these idiots and whoever is their sponsor are angry about. I honestly think that it time for us as black men to own up to our responsibilties, respect our women, and take care of our children. Stop all the scapegoat nonsense and support the one man who is standing up for all American people. If we continue down this reckless path of denial and self destruction, we risk alleanating many people who are slowly but surely beginning to embrace our contributions to the common good of all.
What a crock. I wonder what the republican operative outside the event paid these poor folks to go inside and wave these signs.
Obama/Biden '08!!!
Key word for Obama is invertebrae, check the dictionary what that means for you who do not have science background.
I saw his so called "economic plan" which is non existent as of today.
What do you know he did not take a stand.
He supports what Paul and Bernake do, which indirectly he supports Bush administration, which in past has accused McCain of doing.
Will he stand for anything, or just give speeches to hyponotized followers.
Such an obvious Republican tactic. This just shows how scared they are of losing Florida. Interesting that they would use blacks, since Republicans don't allow blacks to vote in Florida anyway.
Welll I guess they cant say all blacks are supporting Obama because he is black.
This was a shame. Must be McCain's fault.
This belong on the INN network, not CNN.
This is America we have a right to Protest. Can please eveybody or make happy at the same time. The good of the many out weights the bad of the few. Go Obama/Biden
If these people have issues ... why were't they presented to the people in the offices before this time. Barack Obama has been campagning for 19 moths... how long have they been living in Fla. under the cirucustances they are upset about.
What can you say? I mean People are just blindly hating Obama for the color of his skin...
They have NO other real substance to argue him on...
The U.S. is showing it's colors No pun...
-V
Proof positive that idiocy knows no racial boundaries.
My favorite was the sign stating the KKK would rather have a black man in the highest office in the nation than the poster-boy for the priveledged white man, McCain.
Obama/Biden '08!
Is this planet Earth? I mean really. We all know that there is such a thing as black Republicans. Everyone's entitled to their opinions and beliefs. But "Obama's campaign is endorsed by the KKK"???? Ludicrous. Madness. Sickening. I'd laugh if it wasn't so utterly disgusting.
As we know, Rove and the republicans have adopted Hitler's strategies for misinforming and manipulating the public. But c'mon, Hitler said to "tell the Big Lie" and keep repeating it so everyone believes it...he didn't say "make something up so crazy that you sound like a schizophrenic on LSD."
There are black people who don't like Obama?!
Quick, someone mobilize the "White People Against McCain" organization!
You would think that folks would get their facts straight before making posters and heading off to make fools of themselves. Obama is not for gay marriage, and their is a difference between being pro-choice and pro-abortion. And endorsed by the KKK??? Hahahaha. That's hilarious. That story was written as a joke in a British satirical newspaper.
Give me a break. These people should have done a little research before making themselves look stuipd on national television.
comedy central! kkk endorsed obama? thats news, america is surely moving forward
Wow, McCain's people are playing real dirty in Florida
McCain couldn't find white people to do it?
Wow, freedom of speech at its best, and Jesse Jackson gets hauled into this! On second thought I wonder if this group got paid to protest.
WHATS WRONG WITH GAY RIGHTS AND BEING PRO-CHOICE......THIS IS AMERICA PEOPLE. WE ALL ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE THE SAME VIEWS, BUT AT LEAST WE CAN LIVE AS ONE NATION. THE KKK FINALLY DID SOMETHING WELL WITH THEIR MONEY.......LOL.
Well, this is a twist! But the fact that the protest group was TEN people should say it all. In fact, this is the first I've read about protestors at any Obama rally.
Obama-Biden '08
Any intelligent, informed voter will put policy ahaead of race or gender.
Are you one of them?
Inexplicably strange. I don't know how to comment on this. I'll try. There are many African Americans that are against gay marriage and abortion. No real news here. But has the KKK really endorsed Obama? Is that a serious accusation?
Jesse Jackson hates Obama? My guess is that there may be a bruised ego on the part of Jackson for his own personal reasons, but I don't think that he hates BO.
And... I really can't stand the hecklers and protesters of all stripes. There is a proper forum for venting political opinions – and screaming insults while the Prez candidates and VP candidates are delivering their addresses is not acceptable political discourse.
No doubt these people were paid by the Karl Rove wing of the GOP.
In a time of crisis, how about we obstruct tan intelligent talk about solutions and throw in a great divide on unrelated issues?
Disgraceful. Unecessary. An attempt to make headlines.
Now, I wonder who paid them to do that? Are they demonstrating because McCain was interupted so many times on the trail? Obama has consistantly say he do not believe in gay marriages and he is not an advocate for abortion. However,he believes as most Americans do that people have a right to make their own choices.
God gives each of us the right to choose. I am a democrat who do not believe in gay marriages or abortion so I will not participate in any of those things. There is much more problems with this country than gay marriages and abortion.
Obama/Biden 08
CNN – I knew you'd bottom-feed and show this – and not report on the issues that affect women that Obama was addressing head on!
WOMEN WILL DECIDE THE VOTE. START COVERING OUR ISSUES. EQUAL PAY, HEALTH CARE, PARENT CARE, CHILD CARE.
he told them they could stay and holdup their signs.
you see not all Blacks are supporting Obama, just the smart ones...
It's ok to be a black person and not be for Obama but "endorsed by the KKK"....give me a break.
huh! KKK supports Obama?!...what kind of nonsense is that? Ah, guess they just wanted to stir some trouble.
Conservatives...*sigh*
It's too bad, he even let them stay so they could hold up the signs but they had to go and shout. Remember, your freedom of speech only goes so far as to NOT impede / stop someone elses freedom. He has the right to speak without them shouting and covering up his free speech. They have signs, why isn't that enough for them? How foolish...
Looks like to me those slave minded fools were paid by a right wing republican group to make him look out of touch with black people. Come on now, the kkk endorsing Obama, Jesse Jackson hates Obama please sound like trying to divide an conquer the black vote, NOT GOING TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!!!!!
These Blacks Repubs are Hilarious .... NOT!!!!!
How much did Mc Cain pay them ???
Wow...How much did McCain pay these guys? Getting desperate eh..old man.
WHAT??
Somehow, I don't think the KKK supports gay marriage or abortion.
Love the way he handles them. A lot of their signs didn't make much sense. Does that mean they will be voting for McCain or not at all?
In a time of crisis, how about we interrupt an intelligent talk about solutions and throw in a great divide on unrelated issues?
Disgraceful. Unecessary. An attempt to make headlines.
Yeah. Because saying the KKK supports Obama REALLY makes your argument believable.
Who do these people think they're fooling?
Wow...McCain actually got all ten of his black supporters to show up? Guess this proves McCain has a solid lock on that diversity vote.
funny, when protesters at republican events speak up, it is usually about an ISSUE.... (IRAQ, GLOBAL WARMING.. BUT 'ONE' ISSUE)
THIS WAS A MISH-MOSH OF ... 'STUFF.... KKK, JESSE JACKSON... GAY MARRIAGE.... HUH???
I WOULD BET MY LIFE IT WAS A COORDINATED REPUBLICAN DIRTY TRICK !!!
Lol. These people are funny. Personally, I really don't care if the whacko jackson hates obama. Its too bad they couldn't control themselves after obama let them stay. I guess every group has their fringe fundamentalists.
look at how stupid people are... or desparate. How much money did they get from the GOP to do that??
Now if we try to point out John Mccain and his campaign behind this....the republicans will call obama a liar and what not.....
Let's see, 10 Afrian Americans against Obama, that should have cost the Repubs about $500.
Why would blacks be against Obama? Only 1.5% of the GOP delegations were black compared to 24% at the DNC. Republicans do NOT represent black people at all.
About time someone interrrupted Obama!
Did anyone interview the protesting people? I want to see it and hear what they have to say! Get it together CNN....lets see it?
psss CNN where are Sarah Palin's tax returns???
Looks like a fake out to me. Must be a republican scam. Certainly not creditable. I would stake my mother’s house on it.
Wonder how much they were paid by the GOP seeing McSame has been bombarded in the past few weeks with protesters. What better distraction than to pay 10 African American's to go protest....
CNN why don't you report on the protesters at McCain's rallys? I guess there wasn't enough juicy negative comments like..."KKK", "Jesse Jackson hates Obama", "Blacks Against Obama"......
The GOP doesn't need to bring RACE to the forefront when CNN is making RACE an issue....
These few brainwashed people lack the education and strong minds to think for themselves as opposed to believing what people tell them.
I wonder how much the RNC paid them?
LOL.............. THESE PEOPLE ARE OBVIOUSLY BEING PAID..........
Bizarre.
Idiots
Republicans probably gave them one hundred dollars each to pull
off this stupid deed. This shows that blacks are for Obama, they could
only get 10 sellouts.
This is just silly. There is no evidence that the KKK has endorsed Obama (look it up on Factcheck.com) and Jesse Jackson was never heard to say in public that he HATES Barack...disagrees with him at times...but not hates. This looks more like the right-wing repubs trying to spread the most vicious lies in order to win this election. Shame on you!
Am I dreaming?
Another GOP slime tactic.....
There voices were heard. They had their moment. Now let's move on.
Obama 08
THESE FOOLS ARE UNEDUCATED AND STUPID. WHY DONT THEY VOTE FOR MCCAIN AND IF HE BECOMES PRESIDENT SEE WHAT THEY GET. THE SCHOOL SYSTEM SURELY FAILED THEM WITH THERE IGNORANT WAYS.
OBAMA........08
The best part about this was how professional Barak handled it. Kudos!!
It's kind of odd that 10 BLACK guys in Miami FL, would protest against Obama. Doesnt make sense. Whats funny is that James Baker in the 2004 Elections actually Hired protesters in Florida to stand in the street against AL Gore. It's so transparent and clearly obvious that is the work of republicans
OK so what is their platform? Just that they're black and don't like Barack? Who cares! If they had an issue to stand on, it would be respected, but this is just plain stupid!
I saw that...I don not really understand what that all really means and why...but all I do know is that there is ALOT of hate in world and Obama truly inspires me to be better person and better American!
No surprise here. Republicans taking an opportunity to make their voices heard. No big deal.
Good on Obama for allowing them their say.
* Paid for by the Republican National Convention.
So what if the KKK did support him? He's a uniter. And the thing about a true uniter is, he brings everyone together, regardless of differences.
O'Bama's storm troopers at work.
Those kids were paid to do that. I'm personally disgusted by this, but everyone has their right to disagree.
If you want to stay broke....vote Republican.
These are some misguided peoples, many blacks do not share their thoughts....
it is interesting to see how some blacks are reacting/acting to this historic candidate.these guys are angry because Obama is running not just for president of the BLACKS but for president of the United States.
wake up people,we the rest of this country are stronger than a few people who care about nothing more but themselves.
next stop for train Obama is 1600 pensylvannia avenue
Well now I've seen everythin
It looks like the signs were all written by the same person. Hmmm.
Obama is NOT endorsed by the KKK; just another of many lies circulated through the internet and started by Obama haters. Will people believe anything these days?
HAHAHAHAHAHA Finally!!! How does it feel when the shoe is on the other foot?! I'm so sick and tired of listening to people like Olbermann and boy-like Rachel Maddow giggling about it when the Obama supporters do it to McCain.
Endorsed by the KKK? Yeah, right.
I wonder who paid these guys.
I think they're friends of Clarence Thomas.....
Oh yes, I really wonder how much they were paid.
Only 36 blacks were in attendance at the RNC....makes you say hmmmm...
Focus on the issues.
Republican voting for Obama/Biden 08
I think all people of all races are starting to see how Obama changes his speech depending on who he is around... Sure he is a good politician (color aside), but we want someone (dont care about race), who will be straight up honest. Obama has taken millions of $$ fm fannie & freddie (the 2nd person next to cobbs). He was part of this fin. mess, we are now in! I really hope more people will open their eyes. And to lie to the latin community about Rush = Mc Cain,,, does he think latin peopl are not intelligent? Mc Cain has never agreed with Rush's view's on immigration.
Interesting!!!
Were these African American protesters interrupting the Obama speech "slaves" paid by the Mc Cain – Palin right wing extremists?
It is fascinating to watch what the McCain – Mc Bush folks are willing to do to lie themselves into office.
Yes, there are black Republicans who revere Abe Lincoln, the Republican who fought against slavery. As to Jesse Jackson – he will never live this down if Obama is nixed. People need to realize that Obama is running for President of ALL not President of ONE RACE.
"Jesse Jackson hates Obama."? I can't think of a better endorsement. If that's true, he's got my vote.
And white people protested McCain. So is this really news? I mean come on.
Interesting. Obama let the protesters stay and be heard. They were only removed when they refused to let other people be heard.
McCain, you should take your ques from Obama on free speech?
Freedom of Speech at play. Jobless hooligans at play paid for by McStupid.
This is America! If people are allowed to interrupt McCain and Palin, then these people are allowed to interrupt your human God (Obama) as well.
Do you guys realize that Obama is running just as nasty a campaign as McCain? But – the nastiest of all is us – those who leave our comments on this blog!
You can always find someone to do something stupid. Note the signs all look to be in the same scrawled letters. Probably some poor homeless men that someone paid to go and make a scene.
I'll bet Obama handled this with grace. Why not say so.
Ignorant people come in all colors. I'm sure the republican have done great things for them
I live here in Florida this group just needed there 2 seconds of lime light to feel as thou they are engaged and trying to feel relevant. Some african american still feel left out. This group is just plain ignorant. Because there are other ways to get you point and message out....
umm... saying Jesse Jackson hates Obama really makes Obama look good. Whoever planted these people needs to work harder.
Probably paid by the other side to cause ruckus! I wouldnt it past GOP cronies!
Haters..... Ignorance is Bliss. Although, I wouldnt be surprised if they were planted.
D>>>>E>>>>S>>>>P>>>>E>>>>R>>>>A>>>>T>>>>E
BaracK Your Vote!!!!
People who are clueless! Obama and KKK, now that is funny!
CAN'T WAIT UNTIL HE MAKES SCHOOL AFFORDABLE BUT CLEARLY THESE PEOPLE NEED EDUCATION.
Staged.
Obama supported their rights! And I smell the repubs planting these people!
How timely right? McCain gets shouted out yesterday and Obama today- SMELLS FISHY TO ME!
Endorsed by the KKK????
These people are crazy and totally ridiculous.
I am not suprised, and I am African American. Just because Obama is black does not mean 100% of blacks will vote for him. But in my opinion everyone should be voting for him!!!
OBAMA 08!
Obama leading by 5 points..It wil be virtually over by end of next after the debates.
As usual, a report with absolutely no investigation. You might just as well have permitted the GOP-paid protesters to write this entry. What ever happened to serious journalism/
When democrats protest its profound when other do it, it ignorant...the arrogance and hypocrisy of the democratic party is sickening and truely sad on every level...Obama is the epitomy of these bottom-feeders.
Finally some exposure for the courageous black Americans who aren't willing to be lead like sheep by this anti-Christian racist. The only thing black about Obama is his father.
Good for them
Wake Up America
Speak Out America
What is Obama's recovery plan for the economy?
"I support Sec Paulson and Chairman Bernanke"
or at least until Raines, Johnson. Buffet and Michele tell me whay to say
What a shame – where do these IDIOTS get their info from. They probably still think Barack is a muslim!! Do they even know how to read/write????
STOP THE BLACK ON BLACK CRIME!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08-!!
Insane. Who is paying these people.
Obama supported their rights! And I smell the repubs planting these people!
How timely right? McCain gets shouted out yesterday and Obama today— SMELLS FISHY TO ME!
One more distraction from the implosion of the McCain/Palin campaign.
Now we learn that Palin may not have paid taxes on some of her income. The McCain camp will block the release of Palin's tax returns just as they're blocking the investigation by the Alaska legislature. Not only does Palin engage in secrecy and cronyism (just like the Bush administration), she refuses to acknowledge there is a balance of powers that includes the legislative branch (like the Bush administration). In addition to soaking the state of Alaska for per diem payments while she was at home and travel expenses for her family, it appears that she's also a tax evader.
#1 – this isn't worth reporting
#2 – I wouldn't be surprised with as much scandal & corruption that is currently going around in the McSame and "Above The Law" Palin campaign, if these weren't paid off actors.
#3 – Obama/Biden 08.
I'm not going to make a comment that attacks either candidate or supports what these protesters stood for, but I will say it was honorable for him to stay they could stay at the event. He was very willing to let them be present and was understanding to their opinion, as long as they allowed him to speak also.
That's honorable. I do feel the GOP would have just tried to rip down their signs, chant something over them, and they would have been taking out of the event without McCain trying to recognize they were even there.
Blacks Gay s Sex and Drugs–is that all these idots are concerned about?
Abort All Republicans and Christian Frauds–They are killing America
I smell a GOP Set up, The issues they mention are not the main concerns of Black People.
What can I say???? Ignorance comes in all colors. (This is coming from an Afro-American).
Sorry protestors, Obama is not going for President of Black people or straight people or whatever. He is going to be the President of the UNITED states. He was NOT endorsed by the KKK - that is an internet rumor. Jesse Jackson hating Obama is a bit of a strech - more like jealousy or envy. Anyway, go vote for McCain if you think he is a better choice. This is a free country where you can vote for whoever you want in the Presidential election.n You think he has your best interest at heart? If so, you are all more foolish than I thought. I am happy they threw you out of the rally. You are divisive and foolish people.
This protest has GOP written all over it. They're were also paid under the table to do this too.
Obama 2008
This is sickening. How stupid can these people be? As an African-American I am ashamed, but I am not surprised. We, as African-Americans are our worst enemies. When one of us rises to fame, there is always one of us, brother or sister, to bring us down. Get over yourselves. Fortunately, these people are a minority.
I'm J. McCain, and I support those posters that I wrote
(notice all posters appear to have been written by one person)
What a bunch of mislead republicans. What a shame. Martin Luther King has rolled over in his grave
WHAT PEOPLE DO FOR MONEY!!!!!! I WONDER HOW MUCH THEY GOT PAID!!!
I just saw this on TV and the protesters were obvious plants. Nobody goes that quietly in single file unless they really thought they had accomplished their goal.
If disruption was their goal, success. Bringing a topic to the people's attention? Jesse Jackson's approval? Endorsed by the KKK?
Ok, sure, way to go guys. Pick up your checks and go.
Well, we see the 10% right wingnuts standing against their best interests here. At least Obama did the respectful thing by trying to allow them to express their First Amendment rights.
As a constitutional law professor, Obama understands letting Americans have their rights to free speech, even if the points are misguided.
Obama/Biden '08
iSi se puede!
I guess they think McCain will champion their cause. Let them vote for McCain. A man until recently was against Martin Lurther King holiday.
What is this going to do for my family and how are the going to keep food on the table. Next Story.
Obama/Biden 08
We need to not give people like this attention.
Obama handled it the right way by telling them it was okay to display their signs, but he wanted to get on with speaking to people in audience. A dignified way to deal with people who differ with your opinions - A president for the citizens who don't agree with all of his approaches.
Actually Obama is NOT for gay marriage. I'm in favor of gay marriage and wish Obama was too; but he's not.
And why do I seriously doubt that the KKK has endorsed Obama?
Republican Clown posse ? Hilarious!
We don't need KKK talk in this country. Disgusting....
Come on CNN! I know you consistently try to paint Obama in a much better light than reality thus continually you distort the truth. How could there have been only "10" protestors? Your picture on this very article alone shows 13 signs! Quite lying for Obama. You guys are so incredibly out of touch with the average American. People flock to Fox for a reason!
That's plain sad....the protestors should be really be ashamed of themselves. This sounds like it was staged by the Republicans. I wonder how much the 10 protestors got paid? And as an African American, I have never been fond of Jesse Jackson...he can take his rhyming irrelevance elsewhere to the highest bidder. Americans want change...and Barack Obama is the man who will deliver that change. Although Jesse Jackson wanted to be the first black president...HE WON'T and THANK GOD FOR THAT. BARACK OBAMA WILL BE!!!!
This is America freedom of speech, however this African American proudly support Obama.
Black on Black crime!
Wow what morons. Obama wasn't endorsed by the KKK, that was a joke that became incredibly widespread. And who cares whether or not Jesse Jackson hates Obama? There's billions of people in this world, are we expected to steer clear of him because of that one man who's presidential bid failed miserably?
Clearly his reason to be against Obama stems from his own jealousy.
Only 10!!!!, how lame!!!!
McCain claims he would fire Christopher Cox, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Committee. Yet, McCain won’t even fired his economic advisor is Phil Gramm. The real man who created policies which contributed greatly to this recent Economic Meltdown. Unbelievable! Maverick or Mouse, or pathological liar?
I was completely impressed while watching this on CNN. He said they could hold up their signs, but asked that they "settle down." I thought it was the perfect tone to say, I respect your right to have an opinion. This is so much better than having signs ripped from your hands and being forceably removed - as what has happened at the RNC and just the other day at a republican rally.
There was a time in this country when we went to hear speaker talk even if we did not agree with them we allow them to finished before we would take them on for their views. There is abound in this land the fact that we no longer this to take place more the pity for us.
hahahahahahaha GOP did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get a life losers
Good job boys
He can’t sell his lies in Florida
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Mc Cain 08
Hillary 2012
who care those are stupid
Um....yeah.....whatever......
CNN-
Where is the coverage of Joe Biden? I would like to see him at least 1/2 as much as I see the Hockey Mom in Lipstick. I would got to a hockey game, if I wanted to see one, but I am focused on something much bigger occurring on 11 4 08. Remember it is called Election Day. Show me the real pitbull, Joe Biden. He is in Sterling, VA today, right now in fact.
Cover the VP that is pro-choice, pro-woman, pro-USA (not the one who has a spouse who is seeking independence from her) and who is also sending a child to fight in the IRAQ war!!! I am sick of seeing Palin read someone else's note cards. What happened to your coverage of the Anti-Palin rally that took place in Alaska upon her return. Save your partisan behavior for your vote, when it is your choice. It is not my choice to be fed your views with your partisan coverage.
WHAT HYPOCRISY!!! A few days ago there were protesters in a McCain event and all you Obamamaniacs were saying that they were just excercising free speech. But when it happens to Obama it's a KKK plot. When this election started I thought liberals were just misguided. Now I recognize them for the intolerant, hateful, hypocritical creatures they really are.
GO OBAMA GO!!!!!
YES WE CAN!!!!!
ignorance is bliss, and mccain and palin are truly happy.
For these clowns to even have KKK on a sign is a disgrace. They should be ashamed of themselves. Obama handled this situation with respect, and grace. And I am proud of the audience of mostly women for protesting the protesters. Go Obama!!!!!!
those for soreare pay republicans protestos
ALL BLCK PEOPLE WON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA!!
41% OF THE PEOPLE IN THE USA DON'T AGREE WITH HIM!
IT'S THE 59% THAT HE WAS TAKING TO! THE SMART ONES
I wonder how much Bush and Rove paid them to act like fools in front of the entire world. They must have had a prison program, go against Obama and get a 'Get ouf of Jail Free' card.
He handled this really well. He stayed calm and then after they left he smiled and said, "Let's get back to work". He doesn't seem to get flustered which is a good trait for a President.
This should show everyone that this election isn't about skin color. It looks like they are interested in the issues. Of course some of the issues a little lame.
The KKK thing is ridiculous, and the Jesse Jackson thing hating Obama, is really a positive for Obama.
Jesse is a dweeb...
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Not to be rude.. but as a black man I have to question some of the policies on these cards ..
They are not things blacks would usually protest.
Call me an elitist, but I'm going to take a guess here and say that those protesters are not educated.
just a bunch of idiots
CNN doesn't show when this happens to McSame
Obviously people who thought the last 8 years were great!
Wow, in a world of the blind the one eyed man is king.
McCain is interrupted and the protestors are cheered. Obama is interrupted and it's blamed on the Republicans. This election is a joke and so are all the candidates. No wonder the US is in such a mess!
Please, act like grown ups – all of you.
they look like they just got of jail! i tell u some black people is dumb as hell. im a black female. them types make me ashame! boy o boy. them the main ones who holla about the white man. mccain paid them some bail money! lol
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You people are so cynical....they speak out in protest so they had to be hired by the McCain campaign.
If that's the case then I guess Obama's campaign hired people just the other day when they were speaking out while Palin was speaking. Right?
Whether Dem or Rep....let's be grown-up about things. It's stupid and gets us nowhere on issues and things that matter.
Laura
hmmm...I woonder when it was reported that some protesters got thrown out of the McCain-Palin speech the other day were they decribed as "white protesters" or just protesters. Why does the race matter so much this time? Someone please enlighten me......
So when idiots disrupt Senator McCain's campaign rally in Iowa they're referred to as patriots, but when AA's against Obama disrupt his rally in Florida they're stupid, lairs, and pathetic. The only pathetic people are the Dems commenting on this blog.
Somebody should check their skin for brown shoe polish.
Black against Obama lol, more like Republicans against Obama, (which just happened to be Black) do you see the sings they were holding up. LOL the KKK endorsed OBAMA because they feel that a Black Man for president will swell their numbers, believe me its no compliment to OBAMA.
Stop the Silly Games
Stop the Lipstick and the Pigs
Open your eyes and look around
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
We are democrat but Noooooooooooooooo Obama and Michelle. McCain this time and Hillary next time, again Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo Obama,
Obama is jocke of DNC stupide rules
The signs all look like they were written by the same person!
Hey! Why do all the signes have the exact same handwriting?
It's silly season!!
I'm amazed this was actually reported? You mean to tell me that not every single african american and not every single woman who consideres themselves a feminist aren't for Obama? Imagine the audacity of not voting directly in line with what every other person who looks like you votes. We need to supress such individuality and free thinking.
What the???? Very strange and senseless. Why would someone be AGAINST Obama because someone or group is FOR him? What about REAL issues that effect these 10 Florida folks? Our economy is suffering and THIS is what is important??? Obama needs to make sure education is one of his top priorities, especially in Coral Gables, Florida, when he becomes President.
just a bunch of idiots that want to be seen
Looks to me like the same person wrote those 10 signs, & took 10 homeless ppl off the streets (bought them some clothes – notice how they're all dressed pretty much the same) & paid them a few bucks.
C'mon republicans, if you're gonna do this, atleast mix in a few white folks, & use different colored markers on the signs so it's less obvious. Oh, & come up with better lines than "endorsed by the KKK", Americans (especially African-Americans) are not that stupid.
They have every right to protest...there were more than "about 10". Nothing they said was not true, just their point of view..I find it interesting that some people are saying they can't believe "black people are protesting Obama"..To me that is a sign that many of us, regardless of color do not see eye to eye with Obama. I for one agree with Obama on social issues, but not on the economy. This is a tough decision for many and has nothing to do with race. Obama has not been clear, has not been vetted, and many do not think he is prepared to live of to his own hype.
You protesters need to get a grip. This is America and we have the right to choose what ever life style we desire. No one is telling you how to live your life what give you the right th try and control someone else. No man is going to tell me what to do with my body I don't agree with abortions and I will never have one but this is my choice and I can't tell you what to do with your body. If my choice of a life partner is not hurting you then stay out of my business.
Pure tomfoolery.
I can understand being against a candidate, but no need to do it on the means of your race. I'm not a black against McCain...I just don't agree with the direction he wants to take America in.
But, to contradict myself...I do think WASP (women against Sarah Palin) is sort of funny. So I guess if that's what they think...let him think that. I think it will go to show some people who think that black supporters of Obama only support him because he's black.
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OK so MCCAIN keeps having protestors at his events so now OBAMA HAS SOME TOO.....AND GUESS WHAT........THERE BLACK TOO.......
HOW PATHETHIC- I HOPE THE KIDS GOT PAID WELL.
OBAMA/BIDEN 08
This race card is firther fueled by McCain's latest false ad about former Fanny Mae employee as an Obama advisors which Raines and the Obama campaign have categorically denied.
Funny they chose a black person rather than the white Johnson who immediately resigned from Obama's VP vetting team when it was obvious he could harm Obama's campaign.
Also the selection of an elderly white woman as the "victim" was the one McCain decided to use.
American voters need to raises above the lies and false fear promoted by the McCain campaign and put "Country First" and vote on the issues!!
Young voters who have risen above this racial history and get out to vote and take their country back!!
Wonder how much McCain paid those protesters . . .
Why is it that Jesse Jackson's name always seem to pop up when there's trouble? The man is a fool.
What stupidity!!!! This won't work either Palin-McCain. You can try every trick in the book, you're a disgrace to this Great Country. I know you're up to this shameful act; and to the 10 idiots that sold themselves to the devil, may you rot in hell!!!
...sounds like someone is getting paid to act stupid..or are really stupid...kkk endorsing obama? HA! written by a british satire news-site... lord have mercy.
Obama '08
Looks like all 90% of the black vote is not going to obama. and if it does its racist. To all my Latino brothers don’t fall for obamas lies. we are going to be sorry if he wins the presidency. It will turn this country in to a socialist one .the reason why we come to this country is its freedom.
Thank God, It was only 10 of them.
Because, everyone That I know, Is voting For Obama. Im Black, and we can see the light.
I want to know, do these Black republicans have money falling out of their pockets, and if so, WHY couldn't they buy better signs? and Don't t hey know that John Mccain is R*acist? Is this deja va of The south VS the North?
They think Obama is working with the KKK? Is this a skit from the Dave Chapelle show or something?
Those people are as ignorant as they come.
This is the second time they have protested at a Florida rally.
I wish they would get a life.
Obama / Biden 08!
Just Sad...
When Obama wins states with 95% Blacks, I always wonder why didn’t the other 5% vote for him. These must be those folks!
What did McCain, Barr, Nader, and McKinney plan out for Blacks?
So why is a small group (.00000000001%of Blacks) against a man who Championed inner city more than any other candidate?
Puzzling
McCain has protesters removed, Obama allows them to stay-shows very good understanding and patience, traits McCain certainly doesn't possess.
Can't understand why folks aren't calling for Palin to allow the investigation in the "Troopergate Mess". If there's nothing to hide why not clear the entire mess up?? I certainly would never vote for someone with something hanging over their head.
OBAMA/BIDEN
You know this thing happens all the time, that shows that as Americans we have different point of views. I make my point, "Americans" not robots with the same view on life. It was nice to see that Obama just laughed it off and asked the people to stay if they would stop yelling, but some people can just be rude and just ruin things like this for both sides Republicans and Democrats rallies. IF you want Change vote for Obama. IF you want the same old Policies vote for McCain. But I don't think I want my family living under the same old Policies that we have had for t he past 8 years. We as Americans can't afford it.
»John McCain is the MAN!...Yes.
As a member of the American-African community (I'm American FIRST), I can tell you that there are quite a number of us who believe Barak needs to get a little more experience in world affairs before he is ready to lead our country. We do have a serious problem with his acceptance of homosexuality as well. This will continue to haunt him on the campaign trail.
Some African Americans and its a very small minority of them feel that he has not done or has not said anything about helping the African American community and that he will turn his back on them to prove that he is not favoring them. They do need to realize he is not running for President of the African American community. He is running for President of the United States and there are a mix of people here. He represents everyone not just African Americans. And yes there are some very conservative African Americans as well.
Wah, wah, wah. The Dem nutjobs on these blogs had no problem when Palin was heckled but when the all mighty Obama gets heckled the tears and insults just come pouring out. So much for the tolerance that the Dems love so much, LOL.
Nada points out that they must be part of the 5% of AAs that will not support Obama. And all the white politicians now saying that race IS a factor and lots of people will not vote for Obama because he's black. What about the MANY AAs that are ONLY voting for Obama because he is black?! If McCain had support from 95% of the whites in America, we would never hear the end of how RACIST America is! Obama and his racist followers have no chance to win this election.
The young people who were "protestors" were not there of their own volition. I believe that they received some type of renumeration to go to the rally. I also believe that their goal was to totally disrupt the rally – which of course did not happen, only because truth has a history of prevailing. There is not a single black person in the world who would be supported by KKK, as indicated by one of the "homemade" signs. That in itself tells the story. No Black person would ever attend anything making that kind of claim – history belies the claim of that sign. Also another sign siad that Rev. Jackson hates obama, that to is not true (Rev. Jackson has said as much himself). I urge that all who are investigating will not only find out who these young people are, to not only find out who made the "homemade" signs, but find out who paid them to do this... Also, I think it is an insult to the intelligence of America to attempt to use young people for ulterior motives which are far from positive.
Apparently buys anything.
Sellouts.
WAY TO GO YOU INDIGNANT MORONS!! KKK SIGNS??? ARE YOU INSANE? YOU MUST BE MUCHOOOOOO "LOCO".
WHAT A BUNCH OF IGNORANT PEOPLE. THE KKK ORGANIZATION LOVES YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE TOO STUPID TO REALIZE THAT YOU ARE DOING THEIR RACISTS WORK FOR THEM!!! UNBELIEVABLE.
WOMEN AREN'T ABOUT TO LET YOU RUIN OUR FOCUS AND OUR DETERMINATION ON ELECTING SEN. BARRACK OBAMA. IF THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE THEN YOU'VE REALLY UNDERSTATED THE "POWER OF THE WOMEN", YOU HAVE TO DO BETTER THAN THAT.
IT'S PROTESTORS LIKE YOU, THAT WILL SEAL THE FATE OF THE McCAIN-PALIN TICKET.
Ha..i bet the mccain party paid 'em....afterall obam gets blamed for protestors at his rallies.
he is for gay marriage and abortion rights...so he wants to kill cute tiny babies...what's new.
also, I like how when I write negative things about him...they never get posted....CNN BUSTED!!!
Phoney protestors. Obama endorsed by the 'KKK?' A new one. But at least is goes to show that blacks don't all think the same way, which is a good thing for republicans to consider.
Abortion and gay mariage are very important if your a Christian!!
McCain/Palin '08!!!!!!!!!!
HAHAHA @ MIKE....see I told ya the Palindrones would be saying Obama was behind this
funny, when protesters at republican events speak up, it is usually about an ISSUE…. (IRAQ, GLOBAL WARMING.. BUT 'ONE' ISSUE)
THIS WAS A MISH-MOSH OF … 'STUFF…. KKK, JESSE JACKSON… GAY MARRIAGE…. HUH???
I WOULD BET MY LIFE IT WAS A COORDINATED REPUBLICAN DIRTY TRICK !!!
Wow, a disruption at an Obama event?? This is usually how libs behave. I wonder how they like it?
Cool.
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You must understand!!! Everybody AIN'T GONNA MAKE IT...Some just won't get it if it came up and slaps them in the face. let's just keep our eyes on the prize.. The prize is life(a good one)....
Thanks CNN this is really news worthy...NOT!
There are always bigots, everywhere! No matter what the color.
If someone’s strong bias, prejudice or emotional attachment just makes it impossible for them to vote for Obama-Biden, then that is a real shame but maybe it just can’t be overcome. Even recognizing that John McCain is really out of touch with the people and with the problems and literally, like George W Bush, is focused on Special Interests and continuing policies that have and are failing all Americans; even recognizing that Sarah Palin could become president, if McCain-Palin were elected, and seeing that she is self-focused, extreme, bazaar, arrogant, aggressive and incapable; and even noting that they both are literally dishonest saying anything and everything they think will get them what they want, even to often copying whatever Obama says; even if someone’s conscience identifies all of those things and yet they still need to rationalize that Obama and Biden have faults too and they then try to build that into something more meaningful; then maybe the only rational and conscience driven thing for them to do is just not vote. The Bush-Cheney administration has left America with a whole lot that we desperately need to recover from and it actually has become more and more obvious that a McCain-Palin administration would very possibly be even worse. We, America, just can’t take that! If anyone does recognize the truth but still can’t overcome their resistance, for whatever reason, and just can’t vote for Obama-Biden, then they should follow their conscience and just not vote. That would be more responsible.
I'm African American an Independent voter for Obama and just want to say people have the right to freedom of speech ,but it was very disrespectful for these guys to interrupt a Women's Equality and Issues rally for these absurd lies they have made up. I smell a Jessie Jackson rat.
what a bunch of morons.... aaahhh... America, you are great!
Wow!!! Now this is news. AA actually protesting against "The One". I bet Oprah will kick them all out of her book club.
Maybe he can get Rev. Wright to save them like he did the Obama's.
But if I were those protestors, I'd be careful...remember Obama could get his friend Rezko (the criminal) or his friend Bill Ayers (the terriorist) to hurt them. They better be careful.
I bet all the Obamabots will blame McCain for them. Well seeing how this morning on Morning Joe it was reported by the Obama camp that the McCain camp hasn't done anything to reach out to AA. So they did this all by themselves. Their kool-aid didn't have the stuff in it I guess.
Please print this CNN...I know you are all in it for Obama but fair is fair. There are two opinions to each story. Be fair!
I don't know if most of the posters here, who are obviously far left, are more paranoid, shrill or fascist. When it comes to Palin or McCain, shouting them out is admirable, but if some wackos do it to Obama, there is obviously a sinister GOP plot afloat. Pathetic.
RELIGION -
IT MAKES PEOPLE ACT CRAZY.
These posted comments just prove once again what democrats really think of African-Americans:
"Uncle-Toms"
"Idiots"
"Pathetic hateful homeless sycophants"
I don't understand why African-Americans keep letting democrats take them for granted and use them for their own political gain.
About ten protesters holding up signs that were wrong. To bad they don't read or watch TV, but rather accepted the $20.00 the McCain Campaign gave them to do this.
By the way CNN, you show an outright lie about Obama, but where is your coverage of KEATING FIVE?