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For One Day Only: Obama's Flag Pin Returns
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ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Democratic presidential candidate donned something on the lapel of his suit today that he hasn't in quite awhile: a flag pin.
In October, in widely-criticized comments, Obama said he decided not to wear a flag pin after 9/11 because he believed that became a substitute for true patriotism.
The candidate hasn't been seen wearing a flag pin since his explanation was made. But today at a town hall meeting with veterans in Washington, PA, Obama was given a flag pin by a Vietnam veteran.
Philip Fiumara, an undecided voter, gave Obama the pin in the rope line right before the event started.
On stage, Obama donned the pin.
"It is a flag pin," Obama explained, "I think I'll go ahead and put that on. Because I appreciate your service."
The small town hall was only attended by veterans and their family members and Obama's remarks were targeted to woo veterans – a significant voting block in Pennsylvania - in promising to improve benefits and restore veteran trust in government.
Obama was still wearing his flag pin when he left Pittsburgh and boarded a flight to Philadelphia.
April 15, 2008 in Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (24)
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Sudenly Obama is patriatic and wearing a flag pin. A hater of America ? And a
communist and a racist.
Posted by: Dragon | Apr 15, 2008 11:40:05 PM
Try to find a recent picture of Clinton or McCain wearing a flag pin.
Posted by: bob | Apr 16, 2008 1:40:52 PM
JUST SAY NO TO OBAMA
I JUST CAN"T TAKE ANY MORE OF HIS 2 FACED LYING ... .
why does he think we all cling to religion and guns. cause we're stupid midwesterners and easterners. we ain't smart like him. but i hope we can see through his dishonest politics.
hillary and mccain did not make a big deal about the flag pin or the flag. that's why we don't pin point them.
if clinton doesen't make it i'll be a cross over. i will never vote for a boy named obama
Posted by: go hrc | Apr 16, 2008 4:40:48 PM
Senator Obama is a becoming disgrace for all of America.
When are the American people going to wake up.
To stand up for Obama we would have to stand up with his pastor and his views.
Obama is still supporting Pastor Wright.
It's terrible.
What about Obama's kids?
What message is he sending them and the youth of America. What would be the big deal to stop with his church and wear a flag pin.
This is very upsetting.
Posted by: Alice from NJ | Apr 17, 2008 1:52:17 PM
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