AP Clinton spokesman says campaign knew nothing of Obama photo

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3197560, Clinton spokesman says campaign knew nothing of Obama photo
Posted by Freddie Stubbs on Mon Feb-25-08 04:17 PM

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokesman for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says her campaign knew nothing about a circulating photo showing Barack Obama in traditional garments during a visit to Kenya.

The photo in question shows Obama in a white turban and robe during his 2006 trip. The gossip and news Web site The Drudge Report said the picture is being circulated by "Clinton staffers" and quoted an e-mail from an unidentified campaign aide.

Drudge didn't include proof of the e-mail in its report. Clinton spokesman Howard Wolfson says none of the campaign officials have seen the e-mail in question. And he says the campaign would welcome any independent reporting that anyone has done on the matter.

Earlier, aides for Obama accused Clinton's campaign of "shameful, offensive fear-mongering" upon news of the photo's circulation.

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[kikiek]

1. I now think Obama sent it himself to start the shit against Hllary. This place is fucking nuts. No

amount of reason helps. That is why they are called a cult. No other reason. We will lose this November if it continues.

[BlackVelvet04]

2. I've pretty much resigned myself to it. n/t

[kikiek]

3. What is surprising to me is the women who jump on board with slamming Hillary

in sexist terms. They're setting the tone for all future candidates. It worked now why won't it next time. They're taking us back 50 years. Even if they don't like Hillary they should object to the use of sexism to cut her down. But they're using it themselves. You cannot champion womens equality and at the same time encourage sexisms use. They are dead to me.

[BlackVelvet04]

4. I'm not too surprised....

one of the first comments I read from a woman about Hillary's candidatcy was "A woman can't be commander in chief." That was on the Ebay Sellers board.

[kikiek]

5. No shit. Hah and that is exactly what we do need.