McKinney accuses Capitol Hill cop of racism (Congressional Black Caucus steers clear of press conf)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ | April 1, 2006 | Bob Kemper

[Cincinatus' Wife]

"There were two avenues she could take, one being the high road — admitting her error — and the other is to use the race card simply because the officer was trying to do his job," said Peacock.

Actor Danny Glover speaks on behalf of Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga.) at a Washington news conference Friday. Glover said he was attending 'to support our sister.'

Students from the district of Representative Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) support her at a news conference after she had an altercation with a Capitol Hill police officer earlier in the week, in Washington March 31, 2006. McKinney is waiting to learn if she will be charged for apparently striking an officer after she entered a House office building earlier this week unrecognized and did not stop when asked. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

[ken5050]

One can only conclude that the security videotapes must be pretty damning for Cynthia..

[beaversmom]

Holy cow, that new hairdo isn't an improvement.

[mewzilla]

McKinney said members of the Congressional Black Caucus are backing her, though members of Congress who were supposed to attend Friday's press conference didn't show up.

Snort.

More Dems profiles in courage.

Nancy Pelosi still think what McKinney did is no big deal...?

[ken5050]

You're all over this story..24/7, eh? LOL

[PGalt]

Why of course Cynthia. File a lawsuit. Every day you have choices to make. And so do we.

[Erik Latranyi]

So, here is what we know.....

1) McKinney was late for a meeting (her fault)

2) McKinney was not wearing the special lapel pin given to members of Congress.

3) McKinney did not stop when told to do so 3 times by a security officer.

4) McKinney thinks a hand on her shoulder is an "assault".

[mewzilla]

McKinney's behavior torques me off, for a number of reasons.

[beaversmom]

McKinney thinks a hand on her shoulder is an "assault".

It is--for that poor security officer that was forced to touch that piece of doo doo.

[AmericaUnited]

"She's a victim," said Pressley. "For Ms. McKinney not to be immediately recognized by the Capitol police was, in itself, an insult. She's recognizable from around the world, so in D.C., our capital, you would expect that almost any police officer would recognize her, with all the controversy attached to her name."

Ok, someone fess up... THIS MUST BE FROM SCRAPPLEFACE.

[ken5050]

Of course..she's a disgrace...I was just funning with you a little..and good morning, BTEW..(g)but seriously, if McKinney didn't exist, Rove would have to invent her..BTW..if, heaven forbid, the Dems took the HOuse this fall.which comittee/subcommittee would McKiney chair?..(Now there's a scary thought..)

[SkyPilot]

Many Democrats are cringing right now. This incident is not what they want going into the 2006 midterm elections.

The Democrats know they are in the cellar during national polls rating them on national security and on crime.

They desperately need the support of police unions. Even if one local union supports a candidate, Democrats will mug for the cameras like no tomorrow.

This will hurt them if it is allowed to continue. But, they are stuck behind a rock and a hard place because they risk alienating the black vote if they abandon support for this totally wacky woman who should not be permitted within 100 feet of Congress, much less a member of it.

Expect a lot of back door dealing by the Democrats. They will have to appease the Capitol Police, while trying to stop this race card juggernaut by McKinney at the same time.

Frankly, the Democrats deserve this mess.

[mewzilla]

For Ms. McKinney not to be immediately recognized by the Capitol police was, in itself, an insult.

Delusions of grandeur much?

[Dustbunny]

She will get away with it and the only reason she will get away with it is because she is black, if she were white she would already be in jail.

[cripplecreek]

I suspect that the democrats are already thinking that it's time for McKinney to shut the hell up. It's going to be some real comedy and the democrats have no sense of humor.

[mewzilla]

I know. But I keep thinking about those two officers who were gunned down on the Hill in '98 and what could've happened on 9-11, and I just can't find it in me to be amused by her behavior. I think she's despicable.

[sgtbono2002]

She plays the "Race card" at "Howard University" surrounded by kids from Georgia, that she is teaching Racial hatred to.
She thinks every police officer should recognise her face, and I can almost agree with her on that one , its the face with that arrogant , hateful , spiteful, snarl on it.
I can tell you that if this officer had recognised her , he would have gone to great lengths to avoid touching her. I am surprised she hit him, a Mike Tyson bite would have been more appropriate for Ms. McKinney.

[ken5050]

FYI.the Congressional Black Caucus has just issued a challenge to the Capitol Hill Police for a game of lacrosse, to be played during halftime at FedEx field during the first Redskins exiibition game..