Obama Has Testy Exchange In Philadelphia
(CBS)
WALLINGFORD, PA. -- Barack Obama’s six-day bus tour has been chock-full of local stops through out the state, where he has had personal interactions with voters. However, during a stop at the Italian Market in Philadelphia, Obama had several testy run-ins with a man who wanted to take a picture with the senator.
According to the campaign, the man is an eBay seller and was seeking a photo, presumably to sell online. He approached Obama outside the hotel this morning in Philadelphia and was aggressively asking for a photo.
"It was apparent that these guys were seeking autographs on books and magazines to sell on ebay," said Jen Psaki, a campaign spokeswoman. "They wanted a picture to authenticate the signatures. They were first at the senator's hotel and tried to get in front of third graders who were lined up to see Senator Obama. After being disruptive, the police moved them to the sidewalk. They then followed the motorcade to the second stop at the market and continued to push for a picture to authenticate whatever they could get signed."
Transcript from the pool report:
Run In #1
Man: Senator, Can I have a quick picture with you?
(Obama refuses to take a picture)
Run In #2
Man: “Senator, Can I get a picture with you?”
Obama: “You are wearing me out Brother.”
Man: “I got one with Hillary Clinton and I got one with McCain, come on Senator that’s not right.”
Run in #3:
Man: “Senator, can I please, a quick one?
Obama: “No, you know what no.”
Man: “Can I just say something to you real fast?”
Obama: “Yeah, you can”
Man: “I had one with Hillary Clinton, had one with Senator McCain.”
Obama: “I am sure you do. Because when I was trying to talk to some kids – and I know look
Man: “No, my wife is a school teacher and she was there, she had to go back and that wasn’t right what wont you just take a picture with me, I'm not asking you for a autograph its for my family.”
Obama: “Yeah well whatever. Just take it. I won’t be smiling. Because you’re wearing me out. ….No no, you’ve been really rude about it. Just take a shot.”
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See all 115 CommentsHUH? From her own papers they clearly state she spoke FOR NAFTA. I don''t consider one phone call to one person she thought she might need later to be significant proof that she didn''t approve of NAFTA.
A few examples might be: The Buffalo News reports that back in 1998, Clinton attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and thanked praised corporations for mounting "a very effective business effort in the U.S. on behalf of NAFTA." Yes, you read that right: She traveled to Davos to thank corporate interests for their campaign ramming NAFTA through Congress.
On November 1, 1996, United Press International reported that on a trip to Brownsville, Texas, Clinton "touted the president''s support for the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying it would reap widespread benefits in the region."
The Associated Press followed up the next day noting that Hillary Clinton touted the fact that "the president would continue to support economic growth in South Texas through initiatives such as the North American Free Trade Agreement."
In her memoir, Clinton wrote, "Senator Dole was genuinely interested in health care reform but wanted to run for president in 1996. He couldn''t hand incumbent Bill Clinton any more legislative victories, particularly after Bill''s successes on the budget, the Brady bill and NAFTA."
Posted by truth-hurts at 03:29 AM : Apr 03, 2008
Yep. Guess Obama''s people also provided the press with the video of it all --that they have put on most stations. LOL
Posted by jambutler at 11:15 AM : Apr 03, 2008
According to you--Obama could not handle a persistent pest...and according to the rest of us and the news reports, Clinton cannot handle the truth, her votes (Iraq war and telecom immunity) or schedules (voted for NAFTA and lied until the schedules were made public) or her campaign finances (still owes people in Iowa and won''t return calls or pay them)...which would be more detrimental to the country?
Decisions. Decisions. LMAO
Jerico14
Hillary does not stop into a joint till her SS people secure the area...Obama made a mistake...or not, but now deals with the jerk.
Gerry McIntee, as President of (AFSCME) is an impeccable source. To maintain his credibility, Senator Obama must admit his error on this issue and sincerely apologize to Senator Clinton for telling the world she always supported NAFTA when she opposed it before it became a law we all had to deal with. Senator Obama must correct all the misstatements he has made on this subject in a way that reaches all the people he talked to about this important subject.
What are you basing this huge assumption on?
This is what is happening in this election. Obama had an explosive, hate-filled pastor, was befriended and funded by Resko, a crook, and Jones, the Chicago "Godfather". These facts are glossed over because they may tarnish the GOLDEN BOY. He has flip-flopped quite a few times on his programs. Has anyone noticed?. Of course not. They do not want to see, it might tarnish the GOLDEN BOY! Good luck, suckers!
There are several mentioned in Obamas books beginning with his family and the people in the communty that he lived and worked in. Perhaps you should read them. Start with "Dreams from my Father" if you really want to know all about the guy. For a shorter version check the biography on his web site or another on his senatorial page.
Clinton this,
McCain that,
Obama this,
Clinton that,
McCain this,
Obama that,
The best prostitutes certainly get the most media attention!
Why should the SS be different than a majority of the public ?
You are complaining about someone using the term jerk in the same sentence with Obama''s name. I think it is a good representation o0f Obama, however again i would like to poiny out you keep using the term lil woman, and lil missy, and that she should be in the kitchen baking cookies. I find your statements more offensive than what you are complaining about.Would you feel the same way if hillary or mccain were black ?
The answer is very simple with the opinion of bush what it is today all SS are assigned rto protecting him and his cronies.
The answer to being a racist when you are half white and half black is easy. He is a politician and a politician will dom whatever it takes to win votes.
I agree anyone of any race can be a racist. But your comment about blaming all the rqace for the actions of a few isn''t quite accurate. The blck population makes up 13 to 20% of the race in America, yet they commit 60% of the crimes. That would mean to me a majority of the race are committing th crimes, more than a few of them. I think the government has passed enough legislation for equal rights, provided enough programs to give the black people a hand up and given an equal opportunity. I think it is time for the black race to forget about the 200 year old slavery issue and join America as one race. Sure there are going to still be white racists, but there will also be black racists. We need to join this country together as one so we can become a great nation again. We have tyo make a stand as one nation together to bring things back into perspective. I would gladlt sit on a jury trying a black person. And i would look at the evidence not the color of the person. I think OL Simpson was guilty as hell,,but if i had been on his jury i also would have found him not guilty. The trial was a farce from the beginning.
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