Jesse Jackson Tape: Open Mic Catches Audio of Disparaging Obama Remarks

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[xcamel]

Jesse Jackson would like to tell Barack Obama that he is sorry for ripping the presumptive Democratic Nominee with comments that are said to be very nasty and according to a report from CNN they are too bad for them to say on the air. One report notes that conservative radio host Sean Hannity revealed on air that that Fox News is in possession of an exclusive tape of Reverend Jesse Jackson, recorded after an interview when he thought the microphone was off, slamming Barack Obama for “talking down black people on matters of faith” among other issues.

Jackson told CNN that the interview had wrapped up and he didn’t realize his remarks were captured by a “hot” microphone. In a helpful tip to folks like Jesse Jackson that they might want to understand that all microphones are live and hot and all cell phone have cameras and video.

One blogger says that Jackson said he would like to rip a part of Barack Obama's anatomy off and Hannity would only say that it begins with an "n" and is below the waist. Fox News says they will now broadcast the highly anticipated tape tonight (and a whole bunch of times after) live on the Hannity and Colmes show.

That should deliver some huge numbers in for the channel and it will be interesting to hear the entire conversation and what Jesse Jackson really thins of Barack Obama.

[TomasUSMC]

He said the rest is much worse and he wouldn’t show it!

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What a traitor. who has the transcript?

[potlatch]

We all know O’Reilly ain’t what he used to be...!
He said it was MUCH worse but he doesn’t want to embarrass Jackson, lolol.

[potlatch]

He said he had it, just didn’t want to show it all!! I’ll keep the TV on for Hannity, to see what he says, but Alan makes me sick, lol.

[irishjuggler]

A Sister Souljah Squared moment in time. Perhaps we buy the same aluminum foil? :-}

I must have the same foil as you guys. I'm thinking along the same lines.

[xcamel]

http://www.eyeblast.tv/public/video.aspx?RsrcID=32159

just the ‘clean part’

[devolve]

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Great post potlatch!

It be troublesum in Jessetown!

Obamie been talkin’ down and Jesse been talkin’ up!

Good that Rev. Al sets us Whitey’s straight!

[potlatch]

Luckily I had that Jackson-Obama graphic saved, lol. Also have one of him with Sharpton, who is now on Hannity!

Thanks devolve!

[SmithL]

Ooh! That would hurt!

[Grayheck]

I can’t believe that Jackson is using this apology as a veiled race card! Unbelievable:

http://www.socoolaz.com/article.cfm?articleID=30224

[The_Media_never_lie]

Wow, couldn’t believe it.

[Mediocrates]

What’s his angle?
Hillary

Possibly, but if so he is misguided. This will probably help Obama.

[Junior_G]

The idea that Jesse Jackson did this intentionally to help Obama is simply not believable. Pull out the popcorn and enjoy it for what it is.

[ameagle]

Jesse is not a very good actor. It was staged and phony. Thought it was legit based on the headlines. But once I saw it...it's fake. FAKE

Obama needed to change the subject...he had a rough day and Jesse came to his rescue. lol

Who cares. What is really funny is today Obama said we all should be embarrassed that we don't speak Spanish.

And Obama doesn't even speak Spanish. Talk about a dunce. Obama is as dumb as they come.

[Mediocrates]

Agreed. JJ's anger seems to be genuine and it's in character with his petty personality.

If it was intentional I think it's more likely he was trying to help Hillary. But it wasn't calculated; it was only a small amount of the bile he's created by believing his own lies for decades.

[Grampa Dave]

[hummingbird]

...with comments that are said to be very nasty and according to a report from CNN they are too bad for them to say on the air.

Bet Olberman (sic) would give a full report. Heh....

What we have heard so far is crude, unprofessional and "whatever".

There has to be more on the tape to make it truly "very nasty" and it being "too bad for them to say on the air" for CNN. I don't recall CNN being very delicate in the past but that is just a faint memory I have.

Maybe I've just been desensitized as to what is too crude for air, print, etc.

[hummingbird]

This story stinks like rotten fish. A seasoned media pro like Jackson doesn't’t “forget” there’s a mike in the room, or “assume” it isn’t on.

Have a gut feeling that you are correct.

[hummingbird]

Many thanks, TomGuy. Heh....

[hummingbird]

Jackson wants something from Obama; or, Obama promised Jackson something for making a scene. Either one could be true.

Maybe he is trying to help HRC. It's not over until the Pantsuit sings.

[hummingbird]

Maybe it truly doesn’t “stink like rotten fish.” The rath of the Clintoon Shadow Government and the Democrat Organization is awakening and they dont like this putz making a fool of the Democratic Party.

I think there IS some entity entirely behind this to muscle Obama out and have HRC save the day.