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McCain calls on Obama to repudiate “shocking” Lewis comments
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/ ^ | 11/10/08 | CNN Associate Political Editor Rebecca Sinderbrand

Posted on 10/11/2008 1:20:54 PM PDT by tomnbeverly

CNN) — John McCain – who has often praised civil rights icon John Lewis – called a statement by the Georgia congressman Saturday comparing the outbursts at recent Republican rallies to the rhetoric of segregationist George Wallace “a brazen and baseless attack” that is “shocking and beyond the pale.”

Lewis issued his statement after several days of headline-grabbing anger directed at Democratic nominee Barack Obama by some attendees at McCain campaign rallies.

(Excerpt) Read more at politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: 110th; 2008; johnlewis; obama; race; racebaiting
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To: DemonDeac

“the rhetoric of segregationist George Wallace “

I guess Mr Lewis forgot to mention that he should have said, “ the rhetoric of segregationist DEMOCRAT Gov. George Wallace of Alabama....”

I’ll bet McCain forgets to bring it up too, least we offend dems.


21 posted on 10/11/2008 1:33:52 PM PDT by stockpirate (US Congress just created the right to own slaves, problem is, we are the slaves.)
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To: tomnbeverly
"shocking and beyond the pale.” - McCain

Beyond the pale, yes. Shocking, no.

Wake up, John -- these aren't your friends. ...athough if you lose the election, they'll go back to pretending to be your friends in short order.

22 posted on 10/11/2008 1:34:58 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: LibertyRocks
And here's a similar quote from ex-slave Civil War hero Robert Smalls:

" every colored man who has a vote to cast, would cast that vote for the regular Republican Party and thus bury the Democratic Party so deep that there will not be seen even a bubble coming from the spot where the burial took place."

The Democratic party is still the party of manufactured and exploited conflict. The Republican party from the beginning has been the political party of free opportunity for all.

23 posted on 10/11/2008 1:36:02 PM PDT by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: spodefly

Yep....and I feel the same way about food banks and such, too....knowing what I do about how they are abused.


24 posted on 10/11/2008 1:36:05 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Socialism is great until you run out of someone else's money (M. Thatcher))
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To: KansasGirl
These attacks will only get worse if Obama is elected.

Comments like Rep. Lewis's are previews of what is to come if the Liberal Messiah is given title to the United States (you think is only running to be President?) This will be His country and he mold it in His image. All those who express "hateful" (i.e., dissenting) views will be "re-educated".

25 posted on 10/11/2008 1:36:31 PM PDT by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: tomnbeverly

Speaking the truth about Obama’s views, votes and associations does not equal racism. I’m against Obama — because he is a flaming LIBERAL, not because he’s black. I voted for a black for President years ago and would have no problem at all voting for a conservative black. Voting against a liberal is not racist. Accusing me and other supporters of McCain/Palin of racism is.


26 posted on 10/11/2008 1:36:50 PM PDT by TheCornerOffice
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To: spodefly
But Tom, don't you know that Senator Obama is a “decent” man. Surely that should excite McCain's base don't you think? Or am I just being stupid? Also I'm over the fact that McCain chose Palin becaue if I choose a Maserati and put a governor on it so that I can't dive faster then 55 MPH, well I don't have a Maserati, but I will impress my green friends.
27 posted on 10/11/2008 1:37:48 PM PDT by street_lawyer (Truth is a defense and the best offense.)
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To: Colonel Kangaroo

Thank you so much... I have never heard that quote before. It is a good one.


28 posted on 10/11/2008 1:40:23 PM PDT by LibertyRocks ( http://LibertyRocks.wordpress.com ~ Pro-Palin & NObama Gear : http://cafepress.com/NO_ObamaBiden08)
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To: tomnbeverly
The way these Leftist whiners go on and on is nauseating.

Perhaps Scrooge dealt with a similar sort which led him to finally conclude the congenital whining class should just "die and thereby reduce the surplus population(s)" of them.

Scrooge had a point.

29 posted on 10/11/2008 1:40:42 PM PDT by Thumper1960 (A modern so-called "Conservative" is a shadow of a wisp of a vertebrate human being.)
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To: tomnbeverly
We never can fall into the trap of conceding these are conservatives or "right wingers" disrupting the McPalin ralllys. Never. These charges must be answered vehemently and swiftly. Nut jobs and enemy plants are doing the nasty at the rallys and this is the position we must take without fail.

The Leftists are attacking from every angle and are relentless. I have never in my life seen such a well-organized siege surrounding every aspect of the McCain/Palin campaign. Even vote fraud is organized and ongoing.

Pray, peeples, pray. Then work, work, work like you are possessed. The evil miasma of the Left is penetrating everywhere. Email, email, phone, phone, fax, fax, write, write......you'll know to whom and where.....the force will be with you to guide you.

This election is going to be a beeeitch.

Leni

30 posted on 10/11/2008 1:41:59 PM PDT by MinuteGal (Obama's Moose is Cooked!)
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To: Mr. Mojo

I think he still thinks they love him. He also doesn’t understand how the media can turn their backs on him...


31 posted on 10/11/2008 1:44:05 PM PDT by Def Conservative (Run and hide 08)
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To: RBMP85
Liberals very, very rarely apologize. Ever notice that?

Even if they do, it's usually along the lines of "I'm sorry if anyone was OFFENDED by my comments." That DNC fellow comes to mind - the one who made those comments on the plane regarding Hurricane Gustav and the R- convention.

32 posted on 10/11/2008 1:46:22 PM PDT by Lexinom
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To: HondaCRF450

Accusations of Racism-the last refuge of a liberal..


33 posted on 10/11/2008 1:46:24 PM PDT by cardinal4 (Dont Tread on Me)
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To: Def Conservative

It sometimes seems like McCain would rather be loved by his “friends” in the MSM and on the other side of the aisle than become POTUS.


34 posted on 10/11/2008 1:47:58 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: TheCornerOffice

I’m surprised ayone could understand a word John Lewis said. Of all the folks to yell “RACIST”, he is a dyed-in-the-wool black activist that has denigrated “whities” all of his political career, and in my book is a disgrace to his race by doing so. To hell with John Lewis and his ilk! Lewis’es racial slurs need to be nipped in the bud, and need to stop now.


35 posted on 10/11/2008 1:48:31 PM PDT by geezerwheezer (get up boys, we're burnin' daylight!!!)
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To: MinuteGal

“Even vote fraud is organized and ongoing.”

And seemingly stamped with a seal of approval in Ohio.


36 posted on 10/11/2008 1:49:07 PM PDT by JavaJumpy (The gloves are off, the heels are on - GO SARAHCUDA, GO!)
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To: tomnbeverly

Wow, the comments after this article on the site are stunning. The Libs are all fired up because they think McCain has been so mean to Obama.


37 posted on 10/11/2008 1:50:44 PM PDT by keats5 ("I hope for his sake, Joe Biden got that VP thing in writing."- Rudy)
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To: spodefly

Excellent post.


38 posted on 10/11/2008 1:52:31 PM PDT by Luke21
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To: tomnbeverly

You want to see racism? Wait until the Republicans nominate an African-American conservative. That will make the Sarah Palin attacks look like a bed of roses!


39 posted on 10/11/2008 1:54:39 PM PDT by ConservChristian
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To: DemonDeac

“the Chosen One”??????

DON’t you mean the “Messiah”....Didn’t you see the video on Fox last night?!?


40 posted on 10/11/2008 1:54:50 PM PDT by hoosiermama
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