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Sen. Robert Byrd endorses Obama
Politico ^
| May 19 08
| Ben Smith
Posted on 05/19/2008 10:35:40 AM PDT by camerakid400
May 19, 2008 Categories: Barack Obama
Sen. Robert Byrd endorses Obama
The Charleston Gazette reports an endorsement deep with symbolism: West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd is endorsing Barack Obama.
"Barack Obama is a noble-hearted patriot and humble Christian, and he has my full faith and support," Byrd says.
He said he has "no intention of involving myself in the Democratic campaign for President in the midst of West Virginia's primary election. But the stakes this November could not be higher."
Byrd, 91, a master of Senate rules and Iraq war foe, has spent much of his political career repenting the racism of his youth. He's acknolwedged having joined the Ku Klux Klan in 1942, and campaigned against civil rights legislation in the 1960s.
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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: amerikkka; byrd; cultureofcorruption; klansman; osama; robertbyrd
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To: Eye On The Left
Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd, Ex-Klansman by Michelle Malkin (March 8, 2001)
Michelle, are you certain that he's ex?
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:04:30 AM PDT
by
TBP
To: Eye On The Left
Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd, Ex-Klansman by Michelle Malkin (March 8, 2001)
Michelle, ar eyou certain that he's ex?
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:04:30 AM PDT
by
TBP
To: TBP
Barack Obama:
The Klan’s favorite black.
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:05:14 AM PDT
by
TBP
To: camerakid400
Sen. Byrd is getting so close to the Pearly Gates that he feels he better do something to expunge the sins of his past with his endorsement of a black.
However, you can't fool St. Peter, Senator. Lying and hypocracy will be higher on your heavenly rap sheet than being a Kleagle.
Pack your asbestos suit for your inevitable trip down to the liberals' Club Red Resort.....and keep a seat warm for the Massachusetts swimmer when you get there.
Leni
To: camerakid400
WOW. Old “Sheets” Byrd is endorsing Obama. Byrd has been out of touch and senile since like the 60’s...Does he even know Obama is black??
If so, then Obama has just been officially endorsed by the Klan.
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:25:22 AM PDT
by
skully
(Gridlock 08Â’Â…Keep America safe from those elected to run it!!)
To: SmithL
I wonder who wrote this for him and if he knows he made this endorsement?
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:31:58 AM PDT
by
mimaw
To: geo40xyz
B. Hussein and "Sheets" Byrd in conference:
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:36:46 AM PDT
by
quark
To: pnh102
Is this some kind of joke? Well, BHO did campaign for RKKKB two years ago, so I guess he's just returning the favor.
As to your question - they're both jokes.
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:37:47 AM PDT
by
Christian4Bush
(Listening to this year's crop of presidential candidates makes me envy the dead.)
To: camerakid400
Although this is off-topic,
this post (<-click), from a thread concerning prayers in school, tells how a "former" Klansman justice kicked God out of the public schools.
To: geo40xyz
Maybe he’s fantasizing about a cross burning on the White House lawn.
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posted on
05/19/2008 11:50:40 AM PDT
by
CASchack
To: camerakid400
How is the Onion going to top this?
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posted on
05/19/2008 12:18:34 PM PDT
by
El Laton Caliente
(NRA Member & www.Gunsnet.net Moderator)
To: camerakid400
He would look the racist if he didn’t.
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posted on
05/19/2008 12:45:12 PM PDT
by
TribalPrincess2U
(Someday, I hope none to soon, Republicans will be in the minority and a Democrat will be elected Pre)
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