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May 17, 2008
Sniveling Whiner B. Hussein Obama Complains About Fox News
Obama blames Fox News, e-mail for likely loss in Kentucky
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, facing a likely defeat in next Tuesday's primary election, won't travel to Kentucky before the voting, but said he hopes to have much more time to win over Kentucky voters before the November general election.
He also blamed Fox News for disseminating "rumors" about him and said that that and e-mails filled with misinformation that have been "systematically" dispersed have hurt him in Kentucky.
"When we're able to campaign in a place like Iowa for several months and I can visit and talk to people individually, I do very well. That's harder to do at this stage in the campaign," Obama said in a brief telephone interview Friday. "And once we get past the primary, we'll ble to focus more on those states where we need to make sure people know my track record."
In contrast, Obama's rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, will make five stops in Kentucky over the weekend, including appearances at two university campuses.
Obama spoke to more than 8,000 supporters in Louisville Monday night — his first time in the state since August. He said he had hoped to spend more time in Kentucky earlier this week but was called back to Washington, D.C. for votes on Tuesday.
Since then, he’s stumped in Oregon, which will hold its primary by mail on Tuesday, and South Dakota, where Democrats vote June 3, as well as in states that have already held their primary elections, such as Michigan and Missouri.
“We’re having to campaign in a lot of different places,” Obama said. “Obviously we think Kentucky is important. People in Kentucky are concerned about the same things people are concerned about all across the country — declining wages and incomes combined with the rising costs of everything from gas to health care.”
Obama’s wife, Michelle, is slated to campaign in Kentucky on Monday.
Obama conceded that he has a steep challenge to get his message and background to voters in states such as Kentucky — where he trails Sen. Hillary Clinton by 27 points, according to a poll published earlier this week — and West Virginia, where voters chose Clinton over Obama by 40 points on Tuesday.
"What it says is that I'm not very well known in that part of the country," Obama said. "Sen. Clinton, I think, is much better known, coming from a nearby state of Arkansas. So it's not surprising that she would have an advantage in some of those states in the middle."
Obama has been trying to introduce himself to Kentuckians using a series of biographical TV ads, as well as fliers, including one that shows him at a pulpit in front of a church’s cross and pipe organ.
He acknowledged that he’s trying to “reverse a lot of misconceptions” about his background. He is a Christian, although some e-mail chains have said he is a Muslim.
“Part of it is because there have been these e-mails that have been sent out very systematically, presumably by various political opponents, although I don’t know who,” he said. “And there are a lot of voters who get their news from Fox News. Fox has been pumping up rumors about my religious beliefs or my patriotism or what have you since the beginning of the campaign.”
As Clinton continues to argue that she is better suited to win in key, large swing states such as Pennsylvania and Ohio, Obama countered that he has performed better among independents.
And he said he and Clinton match up similarly against Republican nominee John McCain. Both trail McCain, the U.S. Senator from Arizona, by double digits in a Herald-Leader/WKYT poll of 600 likely general election voters. McCain leads Clinton by 12 points and Obama by 25 points.
“I think whoever the Democratic is we’re going to have some work to do in a state like Kentucky,” Obama said.
Wild Thing's comment........
1)He blamed Fox News for disseminating “rumors” about him
2) He said that e-mails filled with misinformation that have been “systematically” dispersed have hurt him in Kentucky.
3) When we’re able to campaign in a place like Iowa for several months and I can visit and talk to people individually, I do very well. That’s harder to do at this stage in the campaign,
4) He said he had hoped to spend more time in Kentucky earlier this week but was called back to Washington, D.C. for votes on Tuesday.
5) What it says is that I’m not very well known in that part of the country,” Obama said. “Sen. Clinton, I think, is much better known, coming from a nearby state of Arkansas. So it’s not surprising that she would have an advantage in some of those states in the middle.”
WOW FIVE complaints in one article. LOL
Obama said. “Sen. Clinton, I think, is much better known, coming from a nearby state of Arkansas.
Ok Barry there are not 57 States and Illinois borders Kentucky while Arkansas does not. Geography is not Hussein's strong point.
Posted by Wild Thing at May 17, 2008 02:44 AM
Comments
I didn't realize kvetching was such a large part of hope and change! I am now enlightened! I shall go forth in my hope of change and whine!! A lot! And often too!
Posted by: yankeemom at May 17, 2008 08:05 AM
Never in my life did I ever think I would be rooting for Hillary but when compared to Obama, Hillary is much better. I wish Missouri's primary was yet to come so I could join Operation Chaos.
Posted by: BobF at May 17, 2008 09:38 AM
Excellent point WT about Obama's grasp of American geography, Ha, ha!
Too many bible and gun lovers in the Blue Grass State for the Muzzie.
Posted by: TomR at May 17, 2008 01:22 PM
I have two words for sniveling and crybaby Barack Hussein Obama.
SHUT UP!
Posted by: Les at May 17, 2008 01:23 PM
yankeemom....LMAO so funny. Love your comment.
Posted by: Wild Thing at May 17, 2008 07:21 PM
BobF, I know what you mean. Florida missed out on Operation Chaos too.
Posted by: Wild Thing at May 17, 2008 07:24 PM
Tom, so true....."Too many bible and gun lovers in the Blue Grass State for the Muzzie."
Posted by: Wild Thing at May 17, 2008 07:26 PM
Les, hahaa yes
Posted by: Wild Thing at May 17, 2008 07:28 PM
He sounds like a whiny little kid.
I hate whiny little kids unless they're my own or part of my family.
Oh boo-hoo, Obamanation! Now take your medicine like a good boy and maybe mommy will get you some ice cream. Would you like some ice cream? You would? Great. Now say AHHHH!!!!!!!! Here comes the choo-choo!
Posted by: Lynn at May 17, 2008 08:00 PM
Late Fiftys,The Coasters,"Charlie Brown"
"Why's everybody always pickn on me"
Posted by: Tincan Sailor at May 17, 2008 08:00 PM
Coasters utube link.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjq4DaExM8 It fits Obama to a T...
Posted by: Tincan Sailor at May 17, 2008 08:08 PM
Tincan Sailor , thanks good one and thanks for the link.
Posted by: Wild Thing at May 17, 2008 11:55 PM
