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[NewJersey]

http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonat...irculates_ObamaWright_video_is_suspended.html

"An aide to John McCain was suspended from the campaign today for blasting out an inflammatory video that raises questions about Barack Obama's patriotism.

Soren Dayton, who works in McCain's political department, sent out the YouTube link of "Is Obama Wright?" on twitter at 12:31 today with the tag, "Good video on Obama and Wright." It has since been taken down."....
...."The video Dayton sent, which includes images of Malcolm X, the black Olympians raising their hands in the black power salute and the rap song "Fight the Power," has been rapidly spreading in political circles this week."

Good for John McCain for taking action.

 

[chris1gill]

You could have bought them at the Church giftshop too. But they were around for a while, it just took some nudging from someone out there.

Yeh, well believe me they are going to keep nudging everything out there and we've already seen there is a Hillary pastor issue brewing, what else will they find?

 

[lilyv]

Good for John McCain for taking action.

I'm glad too. Still, this needs wider viewing. The motivations for outing the video aren't pure. I've got to do some errands. Anyone else have a bit of time (when there are enough details) to eventually put some quotes/links/details on the main board?

 

[chris1gill]

I'm glad too. Still, this needs wider viewing. The motivations for outing the video aren't pure. I've got to do some errands. Anyone else have a bit of time (when there are enough details) to eventually put some quotes/links/details on the main board?

We'll just be crucified for doing that (no pun intended)... this article says last week they sent out an inflammatory op-ed that had been written to reporters and today they send out (to reporters) this inflammatory video, which was created by an individual. They regret sending out the op-ed piece... McCain may be a fine person, worthy of respect.... but if his campaign is going to send inflammatory work out weekly, it does say something... The GOP wants to win, they're not going to play nice, that's the bottom line.

Here's the article:
McCain aide circulates Obama/Wright video, is suspended

An aide to John McCain was suspended from the campaign today for blasting out an inflammatory video that raises questions about Barack Obama's patriotism.

Soren Dayton, who works in McCain's political department, sent out the YouTube link of "Is Obama Wright?" on twitter at 12:31 today with the tag, "Good video on Obama and Wright." It has since been taken down.

Twitter is an online device that allows users to send out short messages and links en masse through computers or PDAs.

McCain and his campaign have repeatedly said that they would stay away from personal attacks on Obama, but the temptation has increased as Wright's words have dominated the race in recent days.

Last week, they included an op-ed that hammered Wright and Obama in their morning clip package emailed to reporters. The same day, a campaign aide they regretted doing so.

Informed that Dayton was circulating the video, McCain spokeswoman Jill Hazelbaker said he had been suspended and "reprimanded by campaign leadership."

"We have been very clear on the type of campaign we intend to run and this staffer acted in violation of our policy," she said.

She declined to say for how long he was suspended.

Previously an independent blogger, Dayton drew the attention and favor of McCain's campaign with his frequent attacks on Mitt Romney. He was brought onto the campaign earlier this year to help in the political department. An aide said he was doing "low-level political work for [deputy political director] John Yob."

The video Dayton sent, which includes images of Malcolm X, the black Olympians raising their hands in the black power salute and the rap song "Fight the Power," has been rapidly spreading in political circles this week.

As I reported yesterday, it was crafted by a conservative talk radio producer.

 

[lilyv]

(Note new kitchen sink buzz words-legitimacy of the nominee.)
"With lawmakers leaving for the holiday weekend today without taking up a bill that would’ve provided for a second Democratic primary, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm of Michigan basically declared the do-over option dead.

In a statement issued this afternoon, Ms. Granholm, a Clinton supporter, said:

“I believe Senator Levin, Congresswoman Kilpatrick, National Committeewoman Debbie Dingell and U.A.W. President Ron Gettelfinger identified the fairest way for Michigan voters to have a voice in seating a delegation in Denver. They recommended to the Democratic National Committee (D.N.C.) that Michigan hold a state-run, privately funded primary.

I supported their recommendation, as did the D.N.C., and I am deeply disappointed that it is no longer a possibility. Now that the Legislature has decided not to act, we will turn our attention to other options. There is no road to the White House that does not go through Michigan, so it is essential that Michigan voters have a voice in who will be our party’s nominee and, ultimately, the next president of the United States.”

From the campaign trail in Indiana, our colleague Patrick Healy notes that Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton used tough language in reacting today to the news. She said that if the votes in Michigan and Florida were somehow not counted, that would raise questions as to the “legitimacy of the nominee” — a warning shot she had not used before."

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/michigan-do-over-dies/

 

[Honu]

From the campaign trail in Indiana, our colleague Patrick Healy notes that Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton used tough language in reacting today to the news. She said that if the votes in Michigan and Florida were somehow not counted, that would raise questions as to the “legitimacy of the nominee” — a warning shot she had not used before.

Yeah, and having your wealthy supporters pay for a redo boasts the legitimacy waaaaay up there.

 

[chris1gill]

Yeah, and having your wealthy supporters pay for a redo boasts the legitimacy waaaaay up there.

Umm, yes, wealthy supporters=possible rigged election... sorry, state legislatures caused the problem, they are the one's who should be held accountable IMHO...

 

[lilyv]

Umm, yes, wealthy supporters=possible rigged election... sorry, state legislatures caused the problem, they are the one's who should be held accountable IMHO...

Her kitchen sink strategy is intemperate, at best. I really hope I never her her utter those words, "legitimacy of the nominee". The minute she uses that phrase she will present herself as a win at all costs, angry, vengeful person. Those are not good qualities in a President or Vice President. She's slowly marching into a real danger zone.

 

[lilyv]

Breaking news on Drudge: Barack Obama's Passport breached, state dept. investigation, 2 fired.

We need to know more about the two employees, and who they were working for.....

 

[chris1gill]

Obama's on Larry King tonight for the full hour, just FYI

 

[chris1gill]

Her kitchen sink strategy is intemperate, at best. I really hope I never her her utter those words, "legitimacy of the nominee". The minute she uses that phrase she will present herself as a win at all costs, angry, vengeful person. Those are not good qualities in a President or Vice President. She's slowly marching into a real danger zone.

She already uttered them today apparently But, back before NH & Iowa she's on tape as saying these contests would not matter & she didn't have a problem with it then, but yet now she has a problem with it and is being very provocative about it, causing people to be disenfranchised now because she made them think she could get the rules overturned... she couldn't, she knew she couldn't, and I for one am not a proponent of privately funded elections

 

[lilyv]

She already uttered them today apparently But, back before NH & Iowa she's on tape as saying these contests would not matter & she didn't have a problem with it then, but yet now she has a problem with it and is being very provocative about it, causing people to be disenfranchised now because she made them think she could get the rules overturned... she couldn't, she knew she couldn't, and I for one am not a proponent of privately funded elections

I misread the quote-he was quoting her, wasn't he?
If she hits the trail using this mantra , she's only driving voters away.

 

[chris1gill]

Breaking news on Drudge: Barack Obama's Passport breached, state dept. investigation, 2 fired.

We need to know more about the two employees, and who they were working for.....

This is true, Obama campaign responding now.... Someone from the State Department breached this file.... These people will stop at NOTHING....

 

[chris1gill]

Breaking news on Drudge: Barack Obama's Passport breached, state dept. investigation, 2 fired.

We need to know more about the two employees, and who they were working for.....

This is true, Obama campaign responding now.... Someone from the State Department breached this file.... These people will stop at NOTHING.... It appears Bush 1 tampered through Clinton documents, it would seem Bush 2 has now done the same.... still being reported on MSNBC

 

[NewJersey]

This is true, Obama campaign responding now.... Someone from the State Department breached this file.... These people will stop at NOTHING....

Holy crap.

 

[disneyjunkie]

Breaking news on Drudge: Barack Obama's Passport breached, state dept. investigation, 2 fired.

We need to know more about the two employees, and who they were working for.....

This is true, Obama campaign responding now.... Someone from the State Department breached this file.... These people will stop at NOTHING....

I just heard about this. I can't believe someone would do this. WHY???

 

[NewJersey]

I just heard about this. I can't believe someone would do this. WHY???

We live among really scary individuals.

 

[chris1gill]

I just heard about this. I can't believe someone would do this. WHY???

You and I can only CONJECTURE as to why... this happened mid-January (right before Iowa), Obama has only now been notified. Everyone tune to Countdown if you can

Two contractors have been fired, one regular employee is involved as well apparently. They don't know who knew these contractors, what their motives were, etc...

 

[NewJersey]

You and I can only CONJECTURE as to why... this happened mid-January, Obama has only now been notified. Everyone tune to Countdown if you can

Mid-January and he notified 2 months later?

 

[chris1gill]

We live among really scary individuals.

Didn't we just have a talk about this either last night or the night before?