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Controversial Clinton Guest: 'Osama for Obama'
March 04, 2008 10:42 PM
ABC News' Kate Snow and Eloise Harper report: A controversial party guest was spotted at Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's election night party in Columbus, Ohio Tuesday.
He was hard to miss. He was the one wearing the "Osama for Obama" t-shirt.
Columbus resident Todd Elbaum told ABC News his friend makes the t-shirts.
Elbaum did not hold back on his views of Obama when he was interviewed by ABC within full view of a Clinton staffer.
"The truth is he was born a Muslim, his father was a Muslim, his mother married a Muslim after divorcing his father. His grandfather was a Muslim. It doesn't matter. But what does matter is when Obama said he was never a Muslim. He was a Muslim. He was born a Muslim. He was a Muslim for six years of his life," Elbaum said.
Watch the VIDEO HERE.
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has repeatedly said that he has never been a Muslim and is a practicing Christian.
"I've been to the same church the same Christian church for almost 20 years," Obama has said. "I was sworn in with my hand on the family Bible. Whenever I'm in the United States Senate, I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America."
On CBS' "60 Minutes" Sunday night, Clinton, D-N.Y., was asked about rumors that Obama is a Muslim and said she did not believe the rumors.
"No! No! Why would I? There's nothing to base that on. As far as I know," she said. Some have suggested that the use of the phrase "as far as I know" suggested she had doubts.
But yesterday Clinton was more emphatic in saying she did not believe the rumors. She said she, too, has dealt with vicious rumors and expressed empathy toward her rival.
"It's disturbing to turn around and see this all the time... I hope people get beyond it," she said.
March 4, 2008 in Bush, George W., Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (178)
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And there's the lowbrow Clinton mentality in a nutshell.
Karl Rove would be very proud of her and her minions.
Posted by: Mark | Mar 4, 2008 10:49:16 PM
Enough is enough! Todd Elbaum is a misinformed idiot of the lowest degree. And that Clinton staffer should be ashamed.
Posted by: Jane | Mar 4, 2008 10:51:13 PM
On behalf of the Clinton campaign I reject and denounce this fellow, who is obviously acting independently and distastefully, and has no relationhship with the campaign.
Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | Mar 4, 2008 10:54:36 PM
Todd Elbaum thinks that people are 'born' into Muslim....which is, a very Muslim way of thinking, but not at all an American way of thinking.
Todd, in America, most people believe that a person can choose their own religion.
Barack is accurate in saying he was never a Muslim. Now, you take your definition from Muslim tradition, so in your Muslim way of thinking, you can make an argument otherwise.
But in a Judeo-Christian way of thinking, he is correct...he never, upon age of majority subscribed to the Muslim faith...hence he has never been a Muslim.
Do you understand now, my friend?
Posted by: rdd1 | Mar 4, 2008 10:55:56 PM
In a grand show of bi-partisanship, Sen Clinton campaigns for Sen McCain... how nice of her. Next week, the Clinton camp will be trading notes with the McCain team to best optimise a dual front on their mutual adversary.
Posted by: smartprimate | Mar 4, 2008 10:59:13 PM
This young man should be asked to turn his shirt inside out. It's inappropriate.
Posted by: s.b. | Mar 4, 2008 11:02:25 PM
While I understand people are going to have misperceptions, it is sad. I take Obama at his word on this issue unless proven otherwise (which I doubt).
This country was founded on the premise of freedom from persecution based on religion. I hope that voter gets educated on the issue and finds peace.
Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 4, 2008 11:03:13 PM
If it looks like a duck, flies like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck.
Posted by: Dave | Mar 4, 2008 11:05:10 PM
Rejoice Clinton supporters: all you've done tonight is make it much harder for the democrats to finally win back the white house in Nov. The only way your candidate can take the nomination at this point is to tear the party in 2 and leading us to defeat in Nov. Why OH and TX voter couldn't this is beyond me.
Oh, as far as this Elbaum clown: are you sure it wasn't Karl Rove in disguise?
It's just too sad to me that Hillary Clinton, as of tonight, is not just going to lose, but now has to take the party down with her. She is not going to be president; the question is whether she'll let it be Barack Obama or continue on and let it be John McCain.
Posted by: dem in chicago | Mar 4, 2008 11:05:20 PM
Once again the old-school Clinton campaign style takes over....Hillary doesn't want change and she can't lead change because she is incapable of changing herself. This shows the kind of people she attracts. Shame on you Hillary - get out now before this gets out of hand!
Posted by: ktreeder | Mar 4, 2008 11:05:52 PM
Ohio is not known as a bastion of intellect, at least in the rural areas; I am not surprised a stupid rumour like this would find traction outside of the educated areas.
Posted by: Samir | Mar 4, 2008 11:06:21 PM
Hillary's Kitchen Sink worked its magic of deception - fear & rumor rules OH and TX afterall.
Posted by: hubbs | Mar 4, 2008 11:06:43 PM
dem in charge: you guys are sore losers.
Posted by: tony | Mar 4, 2008 11:09:27 PM
Hillary's camp is constantly spouting racist and Islamaphobic rhetoric against Obama and any family history of practicing Islam. It's sick. Plain and simple, it's sick.
Posted by: Micah | Mar 4, 2008 11:11:58 PM
Thank you Ohio. Thank you Texas. You know, when I read over "user comment" sections like this one, I move more and more into the Hillary camp and further away from ever even considering Obama any longer. Obamamites, read over your comments, try to think clearly, and say something productive. I've never read so much whining and Hillary bashing in my life -- not even from the right. If the GOP wins the nomination we are all responsible.
Posted by: ck canon | Mar 4, 2008 11:21:47 PM
Excellent night.. excellent speech... very inspiring!
She rocks!
Posted by: DCVoter | Mar 4, 2008 11:24:33 PM
It's so fascinating the Limbaugh has been on the airwaves urging Republicans to vote for Hillary to prolong this tearing each other's camp apart. At the end of it will we even be able to come together?
No matter who you support, remember your candidate won't win the white house with other bringing the other candidate's supporters on board.
We are fortunate to have two smart qualified candidates so quit spewing the hateful remarks and move forward
Posted by: vmcgreen | Mar 4, 2008 11:31:55 PM
Obama suporter, show me a little polite and brain.
can you name one achievement of Obama as a senator?
Hillary 08!
Posted by: joe | Mar 4, 2008 11:32:09 PM
So "Dem in Chicago" - You don't want the rest of america have its say????
Just because one of your guy is running, doesn't mean others don't get to say their word.
What kind of democracy is that?
May be the Obama supporters should learn something from GOP - they let the guy who didn't even had a slight chance to win, stay in the race until the real deal......
Don't you even imagine that you can shut the rest of america that disagrees with you....
Posted by: True Dem | Mar 4, 2008 11:32:28 PM
Where can I get myself one of those tee-shirts? Hats off to Todd.
As for Obama's remarks regurding the pledge of allegiance, if he does truely does believe in the pledge, why will he not put his hand over his heart during it? The American President should be a true patriot and believe in American culture, and not try to conform to others.
Posted by: Kate | Mar 4, 2008 11:34:23 PM
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