Michelle Obama told her audience that her husband was
'sick of the battle against Clinton'
Posted on 05/06/2008 5:28:43 AM PDT by yankeedame
By Tim Shipman in Raleigh, North Carolina
Last updated: 1:11 PM BST 04/05/2008
Barack Obama is struggling to contain his anger and frustration over the constant barrage of questions about his character and judgment, his wife has revealed.
Michelle Obama told her audience that her husband was
'sick of the battle against Clinton'
Michelle Obama lifted the lid on the irritation felt by the leading Democrat candidate for the White House at the way anti-American outbursts by his pastor, Jeremiah Wright, have dogged his campaign.
He is said to be itching to turn all his fire on John McCain, the Republican candidate, who is benefiting most from Mr Obama's protracted tussle with Hillary Clinton.
Mrs Obama told a rally in Durham, North Carolina, on Friday that only her husband's desire to change US politics had helped him to control his feelings: "Barack is always thinking three steps ahead – what do we need to do to make change."
Her husband was thinking "I can't let my ego, my anger, my frustration get in the way of the ultimate goal," she said.
"Barack has been characterised as many things that have nothing to do with who he is."
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Mr Axelrod said Mr Obama had been using games of basketball to let off steam. He said the Wright affair had undoubtedly had some impact on voters, but claimed his candidate was ready for the fight ahead.
"He has enjoyed the chance to shoot a little ball. I think we're in a good groove," he said.
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In contrast with the Clintons, Mrs Obama said: "We were taught that you don't rip your opponents to pieces, you don't leave them on the roadside."
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Kevin Johnson, 36, a white pastor from Boone, said: "Obama is getting an increasingly bad press over the Rev Wright thing. I never make political remarks from the pulpit. It's just not appropriate."
Jon Violette, 49, who works in advertising, described Mr Obama's problem as a "godsend" for Mrs Clinton. He said: "People are getting to know him. Hillary has the momentum."
Jay West, 55, an Obama supporter from Raleigh, but who grew up in Ipswich, said: "People who were looking for an excuse not to vote for him have now got their excuse."
Doug Hattaway, a spokesman for Mrs Clinton, told The Sunday Telegraph: "We are surging. This is a big test for Obama. Super-delegates are looking at how the candidates are performing."
Yet Mr Obama is still drawing enthusiastic crowds. His supporters made far more noise than Mrs Clinton's as they both addressed the dinner in Raleigh.
James Pickens is typical of those who have been inspired by the black senator from Illinois. A reformed crack cocaine dealer, he is now peddling Obama T-shirts.
Mr Pickens, 50, has served three prison terms totalling 13 years, but vowed to change his ways after hearing Mr Obama speak.
He said: "I never voted for a president before. He's for change, which is something I need in my life. Until recently I was selling drugs, and now I'm selling T-shirts."
Last night Mr Obama appeared on course to win the Guam caucuses, a welcome boost but it will have little impact on the overall standings.
Michelle Obama is Terayzuh Heinz Kerry without the charm.
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Yeah, let’s hear it for playing the “victim card”.
Must have been one of Rev. Wright's more subdued sermons.
PS: I had to modify my tag line.
Thinking 3 steps ahead? I think not.
Professional victim. Imagine if they get elected and have to deal with 1,000,000 more scrutiny. Toughest job in the world and he can't take the Clinton's even with a ridiculously sycophantic press? This joker is not ready for prime time. God help us if he is elected...
You know that’s gonna get called racist because of Buckwheat’s hair — Buckwheat is now a symbol of racism — but I know it’s actually the face she’s making that’s why you posted it.
Well, you start with the price of the purchase, and you count coins & bills back to the customer until you get to the amount tendered.
I bet they don't teach this in public schools anymore. Too busy putting condoms on cucumbers and watching Inconvenient Truth.
If they're dhimmirats, they can. Just under someone else's name.
“affirmative action quota queen turned diversity bureaucrat”
I ain’t skeered! ;-)
How does cashier experience prepare you to be president, anyway?
an obama inauguration would be a combination of the Arsenio Hall show and the Katrina evacuation
One of the best ways to judge a man is by the company he keeps... He's been characterised by many things that have EVERYTHING to do with who he is, regardless of what mask he puts on in public.
“If your enemy is angry, irritate him”
~Sun Tzu
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