Barack was named for the Immam Husshien who is revered by Shia across the world.Immam Hussein whose memorial is a Grand Mosque in Karbela has many boys named for him.
Posted on 02/28/2008 4:25:56 PM PST by tobyhill
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan formally denounced on Thursday the Tennessee Republican Party's use of Barack Obama's full name in a recent news release questioning the Illinois senator's commitment to Israel.
"The RNC rejects these kinds of campaign tactics," Duncan said in a statement. "We believe this election needs to be about the critical issues confronting our nation."
The statement in question, which was released Monday, said the state party is joining a "growing chorus of Americans concerned about the future of the nation of Israel ... if Sen. Barack Hussein Obama is elected president of the United States."
It also included a photograph of Obama from a 2006 trip to Kenya, in which he is dressed in traditional attire.
The news release was sparked by recent praise for the senator from Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan, who has made derogatory remarks about Judaism and has indicated his support for Obama.
At Tuesday night's MSNBC debate, Obama said he denounced those comments and did not seek Farrakhan's support.
On Wednesday night, the party removed both the photo and the reference of "Hussein" from the statement after Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander called to express his belief that using them had become a distraction, Tennessee GOP Communications Director Bill Hobbs said.
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McCain just wants to run a clean campaign on the issues, where his record is stronger than Obama’s.
No big deal to anyone with a shred of intelligence.
His middle name is Hussein...use it. Should have sent the solicitation letter BACK to the GOP & told them I don’t send my money to chicken-hearts.
This guy is so Liberal McCain should win the popular vote, 56-44% and EVs, 460-78.
Republicans decry use of ‘Hussein’ in Obama’s name (Wimpy GOP determined to lose)
The Wuss Party lives.
A man who for all apparent reasons appears to be cock sure of himself in any situation..runs from a name that supposedly means nothing.
I used to be a Republican when they had stones. Looks like they have a hard lesson in front of them. For the sake of the country, I hope they learn it quickly. They are endangering the country with their cowardice.
I think McCain just didn’t want to be called “Sidney”
Is it wrong to call a club a "club"?
Barack was named for the Immam Husshien who is revered by Shia across the world.Immam Hussein whose memorial is a Grand Mosque in Karbela has many boys named for him.
Get rid of these RINO quitters. They are already dhimmis.
While attacking Barack Hussein Obama on Farakhan’s endorsement is misplaced, I don’t see why using his complete name should be criticized. Unless, he is not proud of his own heritage...
So do you have any experience actually winning large political campaigns, or do you just have a large internet ego?
I find myself more on your side of this relatively minor dispute.
I didn’t like it when opponents of Bobby Jindal called him “Piyush” and when opponents of Mitt Romney(*) called him “Willard.”
“But it’s his actual naaaaaaaaaaame!” Yeah, but it’s gratuitous and childish. Talk about the issues, say I.
(*— full disclosure: I was a Fred Thompson guy.)
No, it's not. It is his real name, after all, not his nick name. After all, shouldn't he be proud of his own heritage? Mentioning his complete name and attacking his positions should be contradicted.
No, it's not. It is his real name, after all, not his nick name. Besides, shouldn't he be proud of his own heritage? Mentioning his complete name and attacking his positions should be contradicted.
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