Posted on 05/03/2007 12:48:16 PM PDT by Pokey78
“Someone want to explain to me how a Presidental candidate(who hasn’t even won a primary), rates SS protection?”
Think of it as a make work program for Feds. Now they can hire more agents and call for an increase in their budget.
I’ve been saying since Obama Hussein came on the scene as a political presence that he has NO chance of becoming POTUS because of the racism within his own party.
In fact, I’d make a small wager he ends up as Hillaree’s running mate.
It’s the nominees, not the candidates who by law are provided SS protectin.
I agree wholeheartedly.
I will say that again, cheap publicity stunt.
On the day of the first Republican debate!
The threat cam from the Clinton Mafia probably!!
Oh no I just barfed. lol. I would normally not worry about this but America is so “snowed” about things like this that you could be right. Big Break!!! If one person could drop out of the Presidential race, I would pick him. I think he is the most dangerous candidate we have. Yes even worse than Hillary. But I still don’t want him getting shot or killed that is for sure. He should just thank the American people for their support and honorably (yes what the heck) drop out of the race.
He must be gaining on Hillary
You hit the nail on the head!
He already has a Senate protection force, and police surrounding him wherever he goes, including a police caravan.
Either someone within Hillary’s camp shaking him up, or someone from the old Madrassa mad his wife isnt wearing a veil.
Not against protection, but the DNC has plenty of money to provide protection for all their candidates until around the time of the GE.
They rate, the rest of us DO NOT.
My that is a bit harsh. lol.
LOL!!! They should NOT carry guns then!
Sorry, I read that as “Double Secret Probation”!
I would definitely be for DNC paying for it.
“He’s going to look a lot more Presidential with secret service following him around. This could be a big break for him.”
Indeed.
Not this far out. I don't think that kicks in until after the conventions. Or at least until a nominee is known.
I'd hate to think that the GOP would be billing the U.S. Government for SS protection for 10 candidates.
Makes Obama actually look valuable.
Obama placed under Secret Service protection
POSTED: 3:55 p.m. EDT, May 3, 2007
Story Highlights• Illinois senator placed under agency’s protection
• Homeland security secretary authorizes protection detail
• Secret Service says no specific threat made
(CNN) — Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has been placed under the protection of the U.S. Secret Service, the Secret Service said Thursday.
A statement from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said he authorized the protection detail for Obama.
“As a matter of procedure, we will not release any details of the deliberations or assessments that led to protection being initiated,” the statement said. “For security reasons we will not release the timing, scope or details of any protective operations.”
The Secret Service told CNN no specific threat had been made against Obama.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/05/03/obama.protection/index.html
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