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Kerry: Obama Could Help US Relations with Muslim Nations 'Because He's a Black Man'

March 20, 2008 2:45 PM

In an interview with Massachusetts' SouthCoastToday (watch it HERE), Obama-backing Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., says among other reasons he's supporting Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, is his belief that "it would be such an affirmation of who we say we are as a people. if we could elect an African-American president, young leader, who is obviously visionary about the ability to inspire people."

Kerry said that a President Obama would help the US, in relations with Muslim countries, "in some cases go around their dictator leaders to the people and inspire the people in ways that we can't otherwise."

"He has the ability to help us bridge the divide of religious extremism," Kerry said. "To maybe even give power to moderate Islam to be able to stand up against this radical misinterpretation of a legitimate religion."

Kerry was asked what gives Obama that credibility.

"Because he's African-American. Because he's a black man. Who has come from a place of oppression and repression through the years in our own country."

An African-American president would be "a symbol of empowerment" for those who have been disenfranchised around the world, Kerry said, "an important lesson for America to show Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, other places in the world where disenfranchised people don't get anything."

- jpt

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Well, America has spoken....I feel they will be sorry.When we are so low that we have to elect a darn black,who want God took off everything, and please remember this name. We need all the prayers that true deicated Americans will pray. OBarma comments about change...he doesn't even know he will face someone alot greater than Him. He will answer to God, just like I will.God has blessed America to death. I am sure he is sad this m0rning with you people wh boted for the jerk.

Posted by: Buffy | Nov 5, 2008 8:21:27 AM

Jake,
You should have asked Senator Kerry, another question which is how do you feel about turing our government into social economics, similar to Marxism?

Posted by: Duke Newk | Oct 20, 2008 9:03:02 PM

I'm so tired of this whole race obsession and game that the Democratic party plays. They continue to accuse others of racisms when in the last 6 months it has shown that they are really the bigoted ones. I am so upset with the Democratic party, having been a registered Democrat for 20 years I am going to register independent this year and vote for either McCain or a 3rd party candidate.

Posted by: michael | Jul 6, 2008 8:51:25 PM

I watched Sen. Kerry and Sen. Graham on Face the Nation today, and came away with only one conclusion. Sen. Kerry in not only stupid, but he is very ignorant. During response to questions, Sen. Graham sat politely while Sen. Kerry answered questions posed to him, while Sen. Kerry kept interupting while Sen. Graham had his turn to respond. This shows me that Sen. Kerry is a Crude, Rude ASS. What can you expect from a Democrat??

Posted by: Hobo Joe | Jul 6, 2008 4:34:03 PM

that is the most racist thing I have ever heard. I am offended by Senator Kerry's racism and call on him to resign. I am a black women who will never support Senator Obama because he is not good for his Country. To say he will make a good president because he is black is not only ridiculas but also racist. I wonder if Senator Kerry will be willing to go to jail when Obama proves to be the traitor to this country that he is. I think perhaps that should be the case all those Super dels and the crooks in the DNC should all be arrested for treason. I will never vote against the interests in this country. I hope my fellow Americans of all races join me in renouncing Senator Obama and his racism and sexism. I hope that Obama never becomes President because he will be worst then George Bush.
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Posted by: hillarysmygirl08 | Jun 20, 2008 10:06:41 AM

I regret I voted for you in 2004. I truly question your integrety and judgement. You are a stupid barack hussien obama. Massachusetts - - Please vote idiot kerry out of the Senate.

Posted by: Shirl | Apr 16, 2008 2:38:01 PM

Of course, like always, the Obama camp playing the race card. Senator Kerry, I voted for you. I may only be a "typical white person" to you, Obama and his supporters, but I am Democrat. If he wins this nomination, my vote goes to anybody but Obama.

Posted by: PMC | Mar 30, 2008 4:24:17 PM

The reason we wound up with Kerry as the nominee in 2004 is because the process ended too soon. He was an awful candidate and if we had continued on with the primaries, maybe we wouldn't have been stuck with him. When will the democratic party stop letting red and reddish state democrats vote first and choose who our nominees are. This is whacked on it's face.

Posted by: Theresa | Mar 22, 2008 4:06:07 PM

Kerry is a "typical white man" commenting on a "typical black man" in the manner of a "typical politician."

Posted by: Dan, St. Louis | Mar 22, 2008 11:31:10 AM

Kerry's comment is wrong on so many levels (not to mention both sexist and racist). This lifelong Democrat is switching to Independent for good and voting for McCain if Obama is the only other choice. The recent developments revealing Obama's long time affiliation with a racist based church and Wright have done a lot of damage to race relations which the MSM isn't even addressing.

Posted by: Maggie | Mar 22, 2008 10:48:26 AM

Susan gets the gold star!
What Kerry and the other liberal politikos don't understand is that Obama, since his conversion to Christianity, would be considered "Apostate" in the Muslim/Islamist world. Not someone who they would invite home to dinner.

Posted by: Daddy-o | Mar 22, 2008 8:36:38 AM

Was Kerry speaking as a "Typical White Person?"

Odd that the only qualification 'lurch' can come up with is that Obama is Black.

Posted by: Lew Waters | Mar 21, 2008 9:02:32 PM

John Kerry ranks very high among the fools of this generation. He is a proven liar. He has been called a coward by some according to his anti-American comments and his war record in South East Asia. He is also dangerous because he would attempt to negoptiate with evil, a sure plan for failure. Simply because Obama speaks well and is Black doesn't assure that he can achieve any more success with the Islamic terrorists than have the non-Black people who have tried to find peace in the Middle East. It is so sad that when the name "Kerry" is mentioned it evokes a similar reaction as does the name "Carter". Appeasement does not mean victory!

Posted by: Spencer Dwowns | Mar 21, 2008 8:49:14 PM

wow.....since when does race or gender qualify anyone to hold public office? Honestly, reading these comments, I am flabbergasted. Our country is screwed, no matter who gets into office-look at who's voting!!!

Posted by: natesse | Mar 21, 2008 8:13:28 PM

to me if obama becomes president it is the first step to the end of the world. when Israel's only friend in the world becomes her worst enemy ( with President obama) it will be apocalypse now

Posted by: elke | Mar 21, 2008 6:55:56 PM

Pastor's Wife said it well. Character and integrity are the issues and we are starting to see who has it and who doesn't. Wright, Obama, Kennedy, Kerry, Richardson and so many others are proving that their character, their integrety and their judgement are in question.

What tune is being played on that Obama bandwagon? Do I hear "Death to America"? Should we re-write the "Star Spangled Banner" so that there is no mention of being proud, no gallantry and of course no land of the free.

Posted by: J. Russell | Mar 21, 2008 4:51:15 PM

Does that mean, if Obama was White, Kerry wouldn't think he would be a great canidate?

Trying to see the difference between Kerry and Ferrero now....isn't Kerry pretty much saying what Ferrero said?.... Lucky that he is AA

please check all that applies.... but only if is to your advantage.... Obama's campaign

Posted by: carpenter.nyc | Mar 21, 2008 1:37:10 PM

My husband is a pastor. People in our church know the content of his character after sitting under his ministry for years. They know his ideals, his values and what he stands for. Obama has been under Jeremiah Wright's ministry for 20 years. There is no way he did NOT know the true content of his character. The only reason he has come out now and renounced what Wright has said about whites, Jews and America is because it is politically expedient for him to do so. John Kerry (and now Bill Richardson) are ignorant fools to back this man who has absolutely NO experience to be president. Sure he's young, charismatic and can whip a crowd into an almost religious frenzy, but those are not qualifications for President.

Posted by: Pastor's Wife | Mar 21, 2008 1:02:33 PM

And this guy was the demo nominee in 04! Is this really the best we can come up with for pres in this country? Obama, Clinton, McCain, Bush, Dole, Kerry and on and on and on. I don't see a leader in any of those political hacks. These Obama kool aid drinkers need to wake up.

Posted by: Ken | Mar 21, 2008 12:51:43 PM

Another moron heard from. The Democratic Party is on the verge of imploding. It's appropriate for this time of year, because they literally can screw up the Easter Parade. They managed to make a cakewalk into a three ring circus. I, for one, am sick of it. After 63 years as a Democrat, I'm finally disgusted enough to change my affiliation. I will register as an Independent from here on out and in protest will vote for John McCain in November. At least I know where he came from.

Posted by: ajohnson | Mar 21, 2008 12:28:47 PM

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