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Raster

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23. McCain: Obama not an Arab, crowd boos
Thu Jan 26, 2017, 11:31 PM
Jan 2017
http://www.politico.com/story/2008/10/mccain-obama-not-an-arab-crowd-boos-014479

Fearing the raw and at times angry emotions of his supporters may damage his campaign, John McCain on Friday urged them to tone down their increasingly personal denunciations of Barack Obama, including one woman who said she had heard that the Democrat was "an Arab."

Each time he tried to cool the crowd, he was rewarded with a round of boos.

"I have to tell you. Sen. Obama is a decent person and a person you don’t have to be scared of as president of the United States," McCain told a supporter at a town hall meeting in Minnesota who said he was “scared” of the prospect of an Obama presidency and of who the Democrat would appoint to the Supreme Court.

“Come on, John!” one audience member yelled out as the Republican crowd expressed dismay at their nominee. Others yelled "liar," and "terrorist," referring to Obama.

McCain passed his wireless microphone to one woman who said, "I can't trust Obama. I have read about him and he's not, he's not uh — he's an Arab. He's not — " before McCain retook the microphone and replied:

"No, ma'am. He's a decent family man [and] citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign's all about. He's not {an Arab}."
Just the start me thinks. Wellstone ruled Jan 2017 #1
It was so well explained. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #2
I was wondering where she was going Roy Rolling Jan 2017 #30
I usually don't watch her but I randomly tuned in tonight Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2017 #3
Yea.. I get your comment. busterbrown Jan 2017 #34
Spot on! Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #44
My letter tonight to Arizona Senator John McCain... Raster Jan 2017 #4
Bizarro world when McCain is an ally alllove Jan 2017 #8
I am not a McCain fan, and have NEVER voted for him... Raster Jan 2017 #11
McCain sometimes gets it right alllove Jan 2017 #14
Also, he tried to calm his supporters' "Muslim Obama" delusions. raging moderate Jan 2017 #20
McCain: Obama not an Arab, crowd boos Raster Jan 2017 #23
I remember that. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #45
On the other hand, he did not refrain from making disgraceful and dishonest claims about Benghazi. StevieM Jan 2017 #31
I don't get mad at a pig when he doesn't fly Bucky Jan 2017 #33
He just won his final 6 year term...word is he is going all in Lucinda Jan 2017 #35
I've heard the same, and hope to high-hell that it's true... Raster Jan 2017 #40
Me too. If he is looking at his legacy, now is the time to stand up. Lucinda Jan 2017 #41
Absolutely! Heartily agree.... Raster Jan 2017 #43
He could really make a bigger name for himself ... Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #46
Good job Raster Nevermypresident Jan 2017 #13
I have been calling and/or writing at least several times a week... Raster Jan 2017 #15
McCain is my senator too. Is he a real patriot? He's had a long career dedicated to the union. notdarkyet Jan 2017 #18
It is my opinion that Senator McCain is indeed a patriot... Raster Jan 2017 #26
I must see this. TrekLuver Jan 2017 #5
This is a big ass story. This administration is loaded withn traitors. All of these high I.Q. brains Lint Head Jan 2017 #6
Along with the rest of the cabal. Liars and traitors all. notdarkyet Jan 2017 #17
His Name Is Sergei Mikhailov and There's More... DEM4EVR801 Jan 2017 #7
The story about his kidnapping / disappearance is SUPER disturbing! eom Justitia Jan 2017 #39
Thanks BadgerMom Jan 2017 #9
I've stopped watching since the election, too. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #21
Missed it! Thanks! I'll record the repeat. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #10
Seems so ... Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #22
I thought you were referring to cilla4progress Jan 2017 #12
Someone?? notdarkyet Jan 2017 #16
I posted it on my local right wing web site watoos Jan 2017 #19
Sounds like you are doing a great job! Lucinda Jan 2017 #36
you know Breitbart and InfoWars have to come out denying and obsfucating... Raster Jan 2017 #42
Wish I had seen it orangecrush Jan 2017 #24
Sounds very interesting bdamomma Jan 2017 #25
The Louise Mensch piece seems to tie the same players together... Lucinda Jan 2017 #38
Kicking this piece again in light of the Flynn resignation... Lucinda Feb 2017 #48
I watched it. SCVDem Jan 2017 #27
! Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2017 #47
Don't have cable snacker Jan 2017 #28
Recording the second showing. Thanks for posting. Ilsa Jan 2017 #29
Weak conclusion. DURHAM D Jan 2017 #32
she did bring up the traitors elmac Jan 2017 #37
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