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McCain-Backing Congresswoman Suggests Obamas Have Anti-American Views
October 18, 2008 12:51 PM
On MSNBC's Hardball, Rep. Michelle Bachmann, R-Minn., said the "collection of friends that Barack Obama has had over this life" -- specifically Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers -- "calls into question what Barack Obama's true beliefs and values and thoughts are."
Bachmann also pointed out that Obama had been rated one year by the National Journal as the most liberal Senator, prompting Chris Matthews to ask what the connection is between being liberal and being anti-American.
"The liberals that are Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers they're over the top anti-American," Bachmann said, "Remember it was Michelle Obama who said she's only recently proud of her country, these are very anti-American views."
"I'm very concerned that he may have anti-American views," Bachmann said.
"The people that Barack Obama has been associating with are anti-American, by and large," Bachmann said.
-- jpt
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One thing I love about Minnesota is the voters hold their representatives accountable. Voting for Michelle Bachmann is a vote for hatred, racism and ignorance. Do the right thing people, vote her and all of the rest like her out of office. We need to elect mature, serious leaders that will get down to business and get America back in business.
Posted by: Democrats 08 | Oct 21, 2008 7:06:22 PM
There they go again! diarrhea of the mouth.
Little wonder McCain Campaign has been wobbling and fumbling. With Advisers and Surrogates like this, no one needs an enemy.
Posted by: Dare Nigeria | Oct 20, 2008 5:55:08 AM
Is she the reincarnation of Sen. McCarthy? This woman is creating a potentially explosive atmosphere. She is promoting the fact that "Anti-American" is code for "Anti-Republican." The would prefer an America of Archie Bunkers who would say "USA: Love it or Leave it."
Why is it wrong to be progressive and critical? This is not for the purpose of bashing our nation - but to improve it. We have already fallen behind in the world because as a whole we believe we are still living in 1950's America. We're not any longer the best in education, healthcare, standards of living, etc.- but we could be IF we care enough about this country to strive for excellence. The Executive Branch should be filled with diversity of opinion and dissent that focuses on improvement - not just a cabinet full of yes-men.
Posted by: Don | Oct 19, 2008 8:34:23 PM
Obama could never be the "Prince of Unity" with Wright and Ayers in his back pocket. I still can't believe he's in this race with all we know (and don't know) about him. Oh, that's right...he's black and the rules are different....so sad. Ignorant youth (BO's voting block and blacks) will make the difference in this election.
The keys to this country are being given to the young and ignorant and the lefty libs. I hope my country prooves me right and they are more right of center and won't buy this coronation of "the one".
HILLARY SUPPORTER FOR McCAIN!
Posted by: Hope, Change, Hate, Nobama '08 | Oct 19, 2008 2:07:30 PM
Republican voodoo politics
and voodoo economics led
up to the recent financial
meltdown on Wall Street.
Posted by: anon | Oct 19, 2008 1:29:19 PM
People wonder why McCain and the Republican party are trying to divide us. Because they are succesionists. They realize they won't be able to RULE all of us so they'll take some of us. And the dumber the better.
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So they want people to succeed? Sounds pretty American to me.
And the government of this country is not meant to rule us. Geez, this is not a monarchy or dictatorship.
True Story: Once upon a time, a war veteran and general had the opportunity to become a king of a nation. He knew this was not the way and refused though many wanted him to accept.
Posted by: Kool Aid Hater | Oct 19, 2008 1:25:41 PM
I would rather Republicans backing McCain show how Mr. Obama's proposed economic policies are anti-American and will only drive us into deeper recession (assuming he can even get Congress to get on board)
Maybe a big loss in November is what the GOP needs to get back to its roots.
Posted by: Kool Aid Hater | Oct 19, 2008 1:12:06 PM
There are influential and
powerful people in each
generation. They are
flawed in some ways and
extraordinary in other
areas.
You can allow yourself
to be influenced by that
which is good in their
lives and careers.
Posted by: anon | Oct 19, 2008 12:16:37 PM
Ayers is an education expert.
Reverend Wright's church
does commendable work in
helping the needy.
Those are facets of the
two men that influenced BO.
Posted by: anon | Oct 19, 2008 11:59:02 AM
She's a pinhead.
Posted by: anon | Oct 19, 2008 11:53:00 AM
We all have people in our past ,for goodness sake.I PREFER to know who Obama is palling around with now.He listed them at the last debate
Posted by: peggy | Oct 19, 2008 11:34:19 AM
"Rev. Jeremiah Wright damns America from the pulpit. He thinks the American government manufactured AIDS to kill off black people. He thinks the entire world is run by greedy white men.
Barack Obama sat in this man’s church for TWENTY YEARS. Wright married Barack to his wife Michelle. Wright baptized Barack’s kids. Barack used the TITLE of one of Wright’s sermons, The Audacity Of Hope, as both a title for one his books and the theme for his campaign for the Presidency. As a legislator, Barack used his influence to steer millions into extremist left-wing projects run by Wright or endorsed by him.
The connections are myriad, irrefutable and most importantly pertinent to Obama’s character and qualifications to lead this country. If Obama were a white Democratic nominee named Barry O'Malley, McCain would be going after him. By not attacking Obama's ties to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and other politically unsavory nonwhite associates, McCain is self-censoring for fear of seeming racist."
John McCain is a COWARD.
Posted by: Don | Oct 19, 2008 10:11:42 AM
so what does mccain's friend Phil Gramm, Gen. Punjab, charles keating.. what does that say about mccain?
Posted by: huh? | Oct 19, 2008 8:41:58 AM
Obama's world has been filled with people who hate America. And they all think he's a wonderful guy.
Posted by: marylou | Oct 19, 2008 8:41:45 AM
I can't wait for this election to be over. Then my brother and I can possibly start talking again, and he will quit sending me countless, hateful emails about Barack Obama. This congresswoman looks like a Stepford wife, and talks like a brown shirt fascist. Minnesota, surely you can do better than that, she is embarassing the whole country with her gibberish.
Posted by: rusty | Oct 19, 2008 5:02:39 AM
Well, it is finally apparent that the stakes are much higher than I thought. This woman may be working for Barack's team,(very bad joke) she made me give another contribution ! That is all I can say about this nonsense, except that she is appealing to fear and that is dangerous as hell!
Posted by: Curtis | Oct 19, 2008 2:13:10 AM
After Dr. Johnson said patriotism was the last refuge of a scoundrel, the cynic Ambrose Bierce amended it with, "I beg to submit that it is the first." Then H.L. Mencken jumped in: "But there is something even worse: it is the first, last and middle range of fools."
Posted by: kliban | Oct 19, 2008 1:33:36 AM
ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE TYPE WOMEN SCARY!
HOW DID SHE EVER GET ELECTED?
Who is she to gauge Pro America vs mc carthism republicans!
Do Not like People choosing to tell me who the Patriots are this is highly Offensive.
Webster Dictionary says Patriot:
n; one who loves his or her country!
There are many diverse ways of showing Love of Country cannot be measured for me by any one else's standards.
We are very Blessed as a Nation with many diverse cultures Legally Immigrated to this Democratic place in time.
Patriotism is a very Proud term to many Americans from their roots to what they do now as WE THE PEOPLE.
A PATRIOTISM can be from seen in the most decorated Solider all the way to the Individual person trying to be the best they can be with their circumstances as a everyday Citizen..
DO NOT THREAD ON ME!
Posted by: Kathleen T Lake | Oct 19, 2008 1:29:00 AM
The three big stories with this:
1. She suggested the media investigate members of Congress to see whether or not they were either "pro-America" or "anti-America";
2. This McCarthyist rant has brought half a million bucks to her opponent in the form of Internet donations;
3. A repub who ran against her in the primaries has thrown his hat in the ring as a write-in alternative. Translate: He was just as appalled.
Posted by: Barbyrah | Oct 18, 2008 11:52:11 PM
Obama's very American. He'll do anything for power. He circulated Olbermann's rant saying Clinton wanted Obama assassinated, but he's campaigning with her Monday. He bashed Clinton for "supporting" NAFTA and voting for the war -- just to win over the liberal and younger wing. But then he picks Biden who voted for NAFTA and the war. He bashes "deregulation," but Biden voted for Gramm Leach Bliley. He is a shifting liar - just like all other American politicians.
Posted by: Tommy | Oct 18, 2008 10:47:11 PM
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