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January 20, 2008 2:48 PM

Hillary Heckled in Harlem

Posted by Fernando Suarez
(CBS)
From CBS News' Fernando Suarez

NEW YORK CITY -- After winning the Nevada caucuses and only a few hours of sleep at her home in Chappaqua, N.Y., Hillary Clinton put on her Sunday best to worship at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. Although Clinton recieved a nice welcome inside the church, the crowd awaiting outside was less than welcoming. Following the church service, Clinton emerged accompanied by Rev. Calvin Butts, who endorsed her.

The press conference was interrupted by loud supporters of Barack Obama who chanted his name as Butts spoke. Soon after the press conference Clinton handed out coffee to those who braved the frigid temperatures, including handing some joe to Obama's crowd. Some yelled to Clinton to "stay out of Harlem" and told her not to "steal the black vote."

Earlier, Clinton spoke to the church's congregation for about 15 minutes where she highlighted the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Clinton told the crowd, "we have a lot of work to do," referring to Dr. King's legacy. Clinton added, "We need everyone to understand that we are in this together. We have a tremendous opportunity to do so much more to realize that more perfect union."

Clinton admitted that, at times, the struggles of daily life can be overwhelming for many. "Does it get discouraging?" Clinton asked, "No doubt about it. Does it feel that lots of days its one step forward and then two days back? No doubt about it."

Mrs. Clinton is taking the rest of the day off to prepare for Monday's debate in Columbia, South Carolina.
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by crjemp January 21, 2008 1:43 PM EST
This story is a great example of how our media is failing us.

I was not there, but without proof of who these people were, it is irresponsible Mr. Suarez to post this.

The protesters could of been anyone, but clearly they are labeled "Obama supporters" simply because they yelled his name??? But now that they have been flagged as Obama supporters, it is in the public record.

We used to be able to trust our media, 30 years ago we could of been fairly confident that the protesters were properly vetted, but today the opposite is virtually assured.

This is just another example of poor journalism. As long as news media is run for profit, it will continue.

For those that think the author is biased, I would say that there is no way to know. One thing for sure, he didn''t do his job thoroughly. I''d wager that I spent more thought on this response than did Mr. Suarez on this post.

Something of an epidemic these days...
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by wbboei January 21, 2008 3:16 AM EST
The pro-Obama heckling happened. Here is the proof. http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=5903423
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by wodiej January 20, 2008 9:45 PM EST
I am puzzled why this reporter would say this happened if it didn''t. Based on what Obama''s campaign has already been doing-race baiting, negative ads, voter intimidation and other negative tactics, I am inclined to believe it. On numerous occasions the Obama campaign has made unknowledgable or downright incorrect statements.

For the NY Teacher I would think you of all people would be better informed about choosing an experienced person who has spent almost her entire life looking out for the best interests of children instead of a man who''s only claim to success is being a part time Senator and making speeches about hope. His past is now finally beginning to surface.

I think it''s a newsworthy story-if white Clinton supporters were caught heckling Obama, there would be no rest in the community about the racism and discrimination. THAT''S A FACT.
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by nycteacher1 January 20, 2008 9:07 PM EST
I was also present at this event in support of Barack Obama for president. The description this article gives of the kinds of things yelled by Obama supporters simply DID NOT HAPPEN. To the contrary, the Obama supporters formed a positive, enthusiastic, and multi-racial crowd.

It''s amazing how media outlets fabricate predictable quotes to racialize an event and sell more papers.

For the record, my wife and I are white, New York City Teachers who support Obama in part because of his thoughtful and unifying approach to race politics.
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by nycteacher1 January 20, 2008 9:05 PM EST
I was also present at this event in support of Barack Obama for president. The description this article gives of the kinds of things yelled by Obama supporters simply DID NOT HAPPEN. To the contrary, the Obama supporters formed a positive, enthusiastic, and multi-racial crowd.

It''s amazing how media outlets fabricate predictable quotes to racialize an event and sell more papers.

For the record, my wife and I are white, New York City Teachers who support Obama in part because of his thoughtful and unifying approach to race politics.
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by hubris_1 January 20, 2008 8:52 PM EST
Wow. What a biased headline Mr. Suarez. Your title, "Hillary was heckled", is your way of denouncing Hillary receiving the endorsement of a HIGHLY respected national figure like the Rev Butts.

By the way, you might want to brush up on your spelling skills. While your at it, you might want to research the relationship the Clintons have had with the black community, long before it was fashionable to take up the needs of these people''s communities.

After you show me the people of Harlem have a well balanced knowledge of the issues, where the candidates stand, the voting records and political (and personal) resume of these candidates, after they show they have the full knowledge of what it is they are backing (besides a black man), then the issue of them "heckling" might be news, but black people heckling a white person and backing a black person (a half black person at that), simply because he''s black, isn''t exactly much of a news story, now is it?
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