Your Move, Krzyzewski: Dean Smith Backs Obama
Former North Carolina Tar Heels coach Dean Smith, a beloved figure in the state, has endorsed Barack Obama.
"There is a point in every contest when sitting on the sidelines is not an option," Smith writes in a message posted on the Obama web site. "That is why Linnea and I are writing to urge you to join Barack Obama's campaign for President."
Smith is known for liberal politics – he pushed for a program to provide medical insurance to children of low-income families, according to this story – but as Jason Zengerle notes, one of the three blurbs on the back of Smith's autobiogrpahy comes from none other than John McCain.
"Dean Smith is not merely a basketball coach of historic accomplishments," McCain wrote. "He is also a man of uncommon integrity and decency."
In his endorsement of Obama, Smith wrote that he and his wife "respect all that Senator McCain has done for our country." He adds: "However, we feel strongly that it is Barack Obama who offers the real leadership our nation needs to tap its potential as a land of opportunity — even as we face difficult times at home and abroad."
North Carolina, which once looked like it would go comfortably to McCain, is now a tossup state; a recent Rasmussen poll there showed Obama leading by one percentage point.
© 2008 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved. "There is a point in every contest when sitting on the sidelines is not an option," Smith writes in a message posted on the Obama web site. "That is why Linnea and I are writing to urge you to join Barack Obama's campaign for President."
Smith is known for liberal politics – he pushed for a program to provide medical insurance to children of low-income families, according to this story – but as Jason Zengerle notes, one of the three blurbs on the back of Smith's autobiogrpahy comes from none other than John McCain.
"Dean Smith is not merely a basketball coach of historic accomplishments," McCain wrote. "He is also a man of uncommon integrity and decency."
In his endorsement of Obama, Smith wrote that he and his wife "respect all that Senator McCain has done for our country." He adds: "However, we feel strongly that it is Barack Obama who offers the real leadership our nation needs to tap its potential as a land of opportunity — even as we face difficult times at home and abroad."
North Carolina, which once looked like it would go comfortably to McCain, is now a tossup state; a recent Rasmussen poll there showed Obama leading by one percentage point.
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That country was Cuba, and that world leader was Fidel Castro, the populist communist dictator.
Don''''t be stupid.
Reject Barack Obama.
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Ever think what removing the embargo with Cuba could do for American businesses, sugar cane importation for ethanol. If we''ll trade with China and Russia (Communist also by the way) why not with Cuba?
More fear and panic brought to you by the out of touch with the 21st century Republicans.
Castro has been dead for months! Stop peddling your hate and fear; no one''s buying.