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Jackson apologizes for 'crude' Obama rem
| Thu, 07-10-2008 - 11:35am |
Jackson apologizes for 'crude' Obama remarks
- Story Highlights
- NEW: Jackson's son criticizes him for remarks
- The Rev. Jesse Jackson says he made "crude and hurtful" remarks about Obama
- Jackson: "Hot" mic caught conversation with a guest on a TV show
- Jackson said Obama was "talking down to black people"
- http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/09/jesse.jackson.comment/index.html


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""It was very private," Jackson said, adding that if "any hurt or harm has been caused to his campaign, I apologize."
He said he wanted to address the issue publicly before the cable network aired the comment, because "I know that they will further violate the context of it.""
We get the context of it, Mr. Jackson. Your own SON gets it. You said something you probably really think/feel about Obama when you thought no one was listening and you wouldn't get caught.
Frankly, this only bodes well for Obama. 1) He handled it with class and dignity (as always) and 2) Maybe now Jesse Jackson will shut his yap and go into hiding.
disgusting but yet people are ripping on Oreilly for
I have been away for a week.. is that where this came from originally?
I am constantly amazed with Mr Jackson.. not in a good way
I disagree with you, but I'm pretty sure
He's the first African American to make it this far, he's going to be getting it from all sides.
I disagree with you, but I'm pretty sure
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