CNN to black McCain supporter: Um, why aren’t you backing Obama?
posted at 12:10 pm on October 13, 2008 by Allahpundit
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Specifically, why isn’t he backing him “in light of what’s happened” to the campaign’s tone? Is he really going to tolerate McCain reminding America that The One had no moral objection to associating with domestic terrorists? According to the media, that’s practically race treason.
In case you don’t know who Harris is, you’ll find an explanation below the clip. Exit question: Did CNN pause, even for a moment, while sifting those e-mails Lemon reads at the beginning to savor the irony of complaining about conservatives’ tone here?
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Because blacks are supposed to support Dear Leader Obamassiah. But that’s not racist.
rbj on October 13, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Yep. No black is allowed out of the new plantation, with its new slavery of mindless adherence to the oldest of stupidities.
Nope, nope. Can’t have that.
Mommynator on October 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Uncle Tom.
John_Locke on October 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM
CNN cannot believe that their work is in vain…?
d1carter on October 13, 2008 at 12:13 PM
He must be one of them “uppity” blacks, who thinks he is entitled to an opinion and the expression thereof.
Beo on October 13, 2008 at 12:13 PM
I caught this on CNN last night. He wanted to make one last point but the time was up. I wondered what that was. Oh – and it was funny when the CNN guy said ‘we’re justthe conduit here.’ …. Ha.
CNN reporter: So the question is why you aren’t supporting the African American -
Dude: Obama is an American of Kenyan descent.
wise_man on October 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM
What a tool that CNN guy is.
lodge on October 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Tribalistic mentality, its sick
jp on October 13, 2008 at 12:15 PM
It’s odd that it took this long for them to begin asking the “how can you support such racists?” questions. I remember watching his clip begging McCain to step up his game and wondering how long it would be before someone began to persecute him for his views…
PhantomShield on October 13, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Let’s see if they have the courage to interview a caucasian Obama supporter and ask them why they aren’t voting for the white candidate…
SPCOlympics on October 13, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Whoa, Mr. Lemon is a tad sensitive, isn’t he?
He can attack Harris but Harris cannot question the CNN gods.
PattyJ on October 13, 2008 at 12:19 PM
I admit I do have a problem with an “African American” president.
I want a president who puts “America” first.
It’s kind like putting a flag above old glory.
Words and symbols count.
redshirt on October 13, 2008 at 12:19 PM
You know what is funny…. I know more “afro-americans” who are supporting McCain then B.O. up here. It is the stupid Gen Xers up here who are supporting B.O.
That should say loads right there.
upinak on October 13, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Voting for Obama because he’s black is just a different kind of racism. There’s nothing post-racial about Obama.
BadgerHawk on October 13, 2008 at 12:22 PM
And here I thought Obama had locked down 105% of the black vote.
JammieWearingFool on October 13, 2008 at 12:24 PM
MSM is is proving it’s dumber than School Kids.
Anita on October 13, 2008 at 12:24 PM
PhantomShield on October 13, 2008 at 12:16 PM
He’s been getting threats since those clips aired, believe that he knows all about the hate.
tee866 on October 13, 2008 at 12:25 PM
I did ask that this weekend, at a little coffee shop. My Best Friend was there, who is black. I was called a racist right away by this smelly little tree hugger whom didn’t realize that I and my Best friend were enjoying a cup of coffee. The tree hugger turned to my Best Friend and asked her if she was going to let me talk like that. And my Best Friend said “Yes, because it is odd that black men and women can call anyone racist, yet white people can’t ask the same questions. If you think she is racist, then you have a lot to learn about whom is what in the world.” It shut the tree hugger up and her group walked out. It was great!
upinak on October 13, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Watched that jaw-dropping moment last night. I couldn’t believe what I was watching. Two questions did occur to me: Where exactly do they find these fools on TV? there seems to be a never ending supply of them. Also, what are the qualifications of this fool?
As annoying as it was I wasn’t completely surprised. I am a black man and when I just happened to announce, in a political conversation pertaining to whom we all plan on voting for, that I am supporting McCain and that I thought Obama was a well packaged con-artist my white co-workers were shocked, shocked that a black man would not be supporting Obama.
titus_pullo on October 13, 2008 at 12:26 PM
So I guess all whites should vote for the white candidate out of racial pride.
tdavisjr on October 13, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Get on the bus or under it.
If you get on…move to the back, man.
Doug on October 13, 2008 at 12:29 PM
At the start of every one of these insipid segments, the interviewee should ask the media person “who are you voting for and why?” I would love to hear them stammer out of that one.
Rich on October 13, 2008 at 12:29 PM
upinak on October 13, 2008 at 12:25 PM
They were just “getting in your face” like their dear leader told them to.
Disturb the Universe on October 13, 2008 at 12:30 PM
I’m so sick and tired of blacks automatically being targeted if they stray from the Democratic herd. And ask a black American who goes democratic to explain why the party is the right party for them…you’ll often go a blank stare. Which is why I’m convinced most of the black support for the democratic party is blind.
TheBlueSite on October 13, 2008 at 12:30 PM
So there’s a CNN show where they read comments from websites on the air to attack their guests?
Why are there still people watching that network?
MadisonConservative on October 13, 2008 at 12:30 PM
The worst thing the Republican Party ever did, was allowing the Democrats to take credit for the Civil Rights movement. The second worst thing they’ve done is not fight to take the high ground back. How about reminding the people of Lincoln. Remind them of who was the first to introduce the civil rights laws. Remind them who introduced the Jim Crow laws. It goes on and on. They need to remind America.
Rogue Traveler on October 13, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Not only is is NOT racist for minorities to vote based on skin color, apparently CNN thinks it is deviant behavior for them not to!
Yeah, just imagine a white CNN talking head asking a white Obama supporter why they aren’t supporting McCain?! The guy would be cleaning out his desk before the next commerical! CNN is a farce… no, more like an insult to decent and intelligent people.
Come to think about it, wouldn’t that be a great way for a truly principled MSM journo to make a statement about the hypocrisy of his employer? Now, if only such a beast actually existed…
drunyan8315 on October 13, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Counter this nonsense by quoting MLK. We are not rejecting Obama because of the color of his skin; we are rejecting him because of the content of his character.
Disturb the Universe on October 13, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Absolutely right. Like Uncle Tom, Mr. Harris was pilloried today. Uncle Tom died at the hands of Simon Legree because he would not give up information about where the women Legree sought were hidden (and whom he had exhorted to escape). He refused to commit violence (having renounced the violence of his earlier life), but also refused to lie, and he remained true to his beliefs, that all people have the right to freedom, unto his death.
I’ve never figured out why Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom character is so despised — he is the saintly archetype of Christianity.
unclesmrgol on October 13, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Titus, it is funny isn’t it. I hope your co-workers didn’t bombard you with really assinine questions, like “WHY? You are Black, don’t you WANT a Black President?”
I feel for you, my Best Friend has the same issues at work. It is honestly the oddest thing I have ever seen.
upinak on October 13, 2008 at 12:32 PM
Maybe because he can think for himself. I guess CNN doesn’t think that black folks can do that. CNN is a lot like the KKK. Same show just under a different tent.
MB4 on October 13, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Then is it reverse racism when a Black woman calls them out on it? LOL!
upinak on October 13, 2008 at 12:33 PM
There. FIFY.
tickleddragon on October 13, 2008 at 12:34 PM
…Especially in light of what’s happened to the Obama campaign’s tone.
logis on October 13, 2008 at 12:34 PM
I have a dream that my two little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judge candidates by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
saint kansas on October 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM
I saw that yesterday and I had to rewind the DVR several times.
Da brother don’t git it. Say da CNN Obama thug.
Kini on October 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Wow…that kind of shocked even me.
tomas on October 13, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Why would anyone want a candidate just because he is the first…who would make it much worse on those who follow IMO. I have enough respect to think that he isn’t the only man out there who can do the job. Lets not take a step forward only to take a few steps back.
tomas on October 13, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Mr. Lemon-Only racist support McCain
ConservativePartyNow on October 13, 2008 at 12:40 PM
This “reporter” is a joke.
He can not believe that a black man would vote for a…Republican!! The audacity!!
jencab on October 13, 2008 at 12:40 PM
I’m surprised that CNN didn’t ask Mr. Harris if he played basketball too.
rbj on October 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I have a similar problem. Gay Jews have the notion that all gay Jews should support Obama. I sometimes try to point out how Obama is not in the interest of Israel, but that old Chamberlain magic is now being worked by Obama. It’s deeply frustrating in that I’m pretty sure I’m right that McCain is much more in the interest of all Jews than is Obama.
Of course, we should be voting on the basis of what’s good for the whole economy and nation and that means thinking about how things are going in the world now. I sometimes get the feeling that it’s not just the Hassidic Jews who are still stuck in the mentality of the 18th century eastern European ghetto.
thuja on October 13, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Black liberals are so freakin’ coordinated!! They can actually walk and talk and breathe with their heads shoved up their own a$$es, all the way to the shoulders.
They keep saying they want equality but they continually vote into office people whose success is based – not on results – but on how much they can remind blacks of how far behind they are. Their incentive then is to keep shouting “HELP, dis black man is drownin’” while he’s the one shoving the black man’s head under the water.
Amazing.
AubieJon on October 13, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Wouldn’t you like to see one of these idiot reporters have to answer the obvious response from a black conservative? The question being, “How often do you ask white liberals why they aren’t supporting the white guy?” {Crickets chirping}
perroviejo on October 13, 2008 at 12:43 PM
It was amazing to see a news anchor attempting to brainwash a Republican on live TV. The goal of that report wasn’t news, but rather to create more Democrats and brainwashed Obama supporters.
Tim Pancoast on October 13, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Yep it’s all about race.
ronsfi on October 13, 2008 at 12:45 PM
It isn’t even reverse racism anymore. It’s the good ole’ fashion ignoramus, hateful stuff. Thankfully, it’s OK as long as it isn’t whitey spoutin’ it.
Hening on October 13, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Black conservatives is perhaps the smallest minority in the country. It is also the least tolerated from the libtards.
Tommy_G on October 13, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Unbelievable. I never watch the MSM crap, so I was shocked that their anchors would sit there SO smug, and arrogant with a guest! How dare that clown, (the anchor) demand to know why the brother wasn’t supporting the other brother regardless of ANYTHING ELSE!
Can you say the original O.J. trial??!!
This is truly disgusting and makes me want to see bad things happen to Obama supporters!
anniekc on October 13, 2008 at 12:49 PM
……….. how does that sound?
Seven Percent Solution on October 13, 2008 at 12:49 PM
A traitor?
“How do you respond to that?”
“How do you respond to that?”
Not- “Gosh that’s an awful way to speak to anyone”?
The TONE of the McCain campaign????????
Are you freaking kidding me????????
drjohn on October 13, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Another black man wanders off the plantation and Lemon just can’t believe it.
I still have a hard time believing it.
Jesus.
drjohn on October 13, 2008 at 12:50 PM
They need to sit this Lemon guy down with Machosauce.
Jim Treacher on October 13, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Here is one of my posts From another thread. I had to post it again because I know many share this feeling:
it is precisely because of columns such as these and those by David Brooks, George Will, the insulting liberal jerks and condescending co-workers that I want McCain to win more than ever. It would please me to the end of my days when I hear these assholes say through gritted teeth: VICE PRESIDENT PALIN
titus_pullo on October 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM
As a black person who is a republican and voting for McCain, this really sickens me. Just because this guy decides to think differently and vote on character rather than skin color they call him a traitor.
If Obama policies were like McCain’s I would vote for him proudly. But he is a liberal and his policies are wrong so I’m voting for McCain. Who cares what color his skin is.
Talking about this stuff just makes me angry, it’s like the Rev. Wright stuff, every commentator said that his rhetoric is “common” in black churches, which is complete BS. I’ve been to tons of black churches his comments were radical and racist. The only people I know who talk like Wright are Black muslims. Obama sitting in that church for 20 years receiving guidance from that nut is reason enough not to vote for him alone.
Complete7 on October 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM
I’m telling you people- notice who the advertisers are on these sleazy news programs and show them what you think of them with your wallet during the, (potential-gag-) Obama administration- it IS the only way to get their attention.
anniekc on October 13, 2008 at 12:57 PM
James T Harris……Biden would certainly categorize you among the “clean” blacks….like he categorized Obama.
wildweasel on October 13, 2008 at 12:57 PM
My wife has been going through almost the exact same thing as this Harris guy. First comes the expectation that she is supporting Obama. Then the utter shock and amazement that she dare not be considering him because of his stance on things like abortion. Then the spin covering for Obama’s positions. And finally, the complete the shutting out after she presents them with the facts and continues to not support Obama.
Fortunately, we haven’t had anything violent. I’d hate to see the reaction of these kind-hearted, passive, Obama supporters if we put a McCain-Palin sticker on her car.
Queasy on October 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM
With all this Rush is spending his first full precious hour on the fact Obama will really raise taxes on small businesses.
Ya don’t say?
I love Rush,, I know taxes will go up,,, we all know,,
For some reason depression swept over me,,, all there is to talk about and Rush is spending all this time going into great details of the tax code. I became depressed and turned it off. This race is over.
JellyToast on October 13, 2008 at 1:02 PM
At least you’re in good company. The smartest black people I know are voting for McCain, too. I can’t imagine why any successful person (or even a person working towards becoming successful) would vote for Obama. If he gets in and implements his foolish policies, he’s going to be destroying the economy for everybody — not just for evil rich “whitey.”
AZCoyote on October 13, 2008 at 1:03 PM
Hey you stupid racist sons of bitches… what the heck are you talking about by TONE? Since when has the TRUTH been racist?
Go take a flying leap you arrogant clueless mental midgets. I’ve had it up to here with your incessant whining, complaing and race baiting.
Shut.
The Hell.
UP!
cannonball on October 13, 2008 at 1:04 PM
when I hear these assholes say through gritted teeth: VICE PRESIDENT PALIN
They wouldn’t say that. As it has been with Dubya, the outraged libs don’t accept loss, they would refer to Palin as “YOUR Vice President.”
Bishop on October 13, 2008 at 1:04 PM
McCain wins: Four years of hearing the moonbats moan and groan about the injustice against Obama, four more years of Bush, and “Your President”.
Obama wins: Four years of me saying “Don’t look at me, not my fault – I voted for McCain!”
Ah well…
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 13, 2008 at 1:06 PM
ACE Breaking! US ATTORNEY IN OHIO TO FILE RICO ACTION AGAINST ACORN TOMORROW MORNING
http://ace.mu.nu/
ronsfi on October 13, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Tax policy makes good radio
econavenger on October 13, 2008 at 1:08 PM
I just caught CNN while waiting in line at the bank. The closed captioning was on and they were referring to the McCain/Palin rally as like a “fascist rally”. They didn’t appear to be quoting a viewers email or call, but their own opinion. How frightening that Europeans only see CNN and make their opinions about us from them.
ctmom on October 13, 2008 at 1:08 PM
Allah, you must have missed where he segued from talking about how angry and enraged the McCain rallies were and then called the comments Harris received as coming from “spirited Obama supporters”!
Spirited vs. Enraged? Way to go CNN.
Right Tracker on October 13, 2008 at 1:10 PM
As for this racist broadcaster,,, I am going to talk real for a minute,,, Obama is going to fan the flames of racism like never before.
This broadcaster is racist and he is openly attacking another black man for daring to support McCain when their is a black man to support! Pure racism but it’s OK cause it’s against whites.
We might as well get prepared. This country is going to get torn apart. Neighbors getting in the faces of their neighbors,, as Obama would say.
JellyToast on October 13, 2008 at 1:11 PM
Many times I’m asked by liberals what went wrong with me. Been of Jewish descendant and born in South America, I have to vote for demo-rats. These buffoons have a hard time understanding why some minorities do not support their ideas. I saw back home what socialism did to my country, it went from a stable good economy to a total disaster. I consider myself bless by the good Lord for having the opportunity to be part of such great nation. They have a hard time with this statement too.
pukara61 on October 13, 2008 at 1:13 PM
That’s funny. McCain supporters aren’t voting for Obama because they’re racists, but blacks who OPENLY ADMIT they are voting for Obama BECAUSE he’s black are… — uhhhhhhh.
marklmail on October 13, 2008 at 1:15 PM
This is all straight out of Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals.
“Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon.”
“If you push a negative hard and deep enough it will break through into its counterside”
“Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”
These are the words of Alinsky, and America has taken the bait. Obama is executing his plans to perfection.
cannonball on October 13, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Ah yes, good old CNN . . . the same network that was still paying homage to Saddam while our soldiers were engaged in combat with Iraqi troops (remember that dolt Nic Robertson?). That left wing electronic rag is hopeless.
rplat on October 13, 2008 at 1:15 PM
It is interesting that the bastions of Political Correctness are continually advocating black racism as a “cure” for white racism: thus totally rejecting Martin Luther King’s approach in favor of re-segregation.
Is there any thinking person who thinks that this will make America better in any way? On the contrary, this is the kind of thinking which tore the Balkans apart!! Do we really want a never-ending civil war in this country?
landlines on October 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM
Indeed.
Bob's Kid on October 13, 2008 at 1:26 PM
“At the start of every one of these insipid segments, the interviewee should ask the media person “who are you voting for and why?” I would love to hear them stammer out of that one.
Rich on October 13, 2008 at 12:29 PM”
Rich, to that I would add the follow up question: You won’t answer because you’re supposed to be unbiased and just report the news? Then why are you asking me such a racially charged question like this, which literally “dares” me to say why I’m not supporting a black candidate merely because of his race? Then when they refuse to respond, just tell them you are voting on principle, not a silly side issue which does not address the salient facts in this race.
This whole clip reminds me of the one at the Republican convention when Newt did that to the black CNN floor reporter, who stammered until they saved him by cutting away. It was priceless, the unmasking of the bias!
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reine.de.tout on October 13, 2008 at 1:27 PM
cnn in the tank
Roger Waters on October 13, 2008 at 1:28 PM
He has to respond to FACEBOOK COMMENTS?
Really?
This is now regarded as reporting, CNN? Some whackjob vents anonymously into cyberspace, and you elevate it to a cultural artifact by asking someone to give it credence and defend themselves against it on camera?
I can’t wait until someone sits you down and has you respond to the comments on this thread. Live, on camera.
TexasDan on October 13, 2008 at 1:29 PM
That’s pretty much what the Left would like. That, or for the Right to either shut up and put up or simply cease to exist.
*eats*
Grue in the Attic on October 13, 2008 at 1:30 PM
I read somewhere, just cannot find the link at the moment…
Kevin in Washington State on October 13, 2008 at 1:30 PM
I used to be a Democrat. I left because I could not stomach the intolerance in the party.
RobCon on October 13, 2008 at 1:34 PM
Our only hope is the Bradly effect. McCain has run a sorry campaign and he disserves to lose. I blame the Republican party for not floating higher quality people.
Look at what a disaster the House is. What about the Senate? We ought to be able to kick some butt with the right guy, but, oh no; we get Capt’n Amnesty.
saiga on October 13, 2008 at 1:35 PM
“ACE Breaking! US ATTORNEY IN OHIO TO FILE RICO ACTION AGAINST ACORN TOMORROW MORNING
http://ace.mu.nu/
ronsfi on October 13, 2008 at 1:07 PM”
While I fervently hope it’s true, from way down here in Texas, I can hear the paper shredders running on full tilt as they destroy the evidence. Probably a lot of “used” computers with destroyed hard drives soon to be on the market as well.
Webrider on October 13, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Unbelievable that he even asked him such a dumb question and then try to not let him answer near the end. Pathetic.
Dritanian on October 13, 2008 at 1:36 PM
Do what we tell you to do Back Man! You can’t think for yourself, Uncle Tom!
Must keep you in the ghetto! Damn, a black man makes it and all of a sudden he’s a trader to his race. Raaaaaaaacist. uuuh, well whatever!
Mercy4Me on October 13, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Do what we tell you to do Black Man! You can’t think for yourself, Uncle Tom!
Must keep you in the ghetto! Damn, a black man makes it and all of a sudden he’s a trader to his race. Raaaaaaaacist. uuuh, well whatever!
Mercy4Me on October 13, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Mercy4Me on October 13, 2008 at 1:38 PM
I’m convinced this whole election is a colossal reparations push:
Obama
winssteals the election, taxes the living f*** out of the white middle class and upper class, thereby making them slaves to the system.The black population (aw heck, throw in the exponentially-expanding hispanic population too) can remain on the public dole, not having to work, not having to pay taxes, and get free healthcare, mortgages, housing, education, food, and other goodies.
Reverse slavery!
ErinF on October 13, 2008 at 1:40 PM
Indeed indeed.
It would be big fun watching his head explode.
hillbillyjim on October 13, 2008 at 1:51 PM
I just hope that when Obama wins, The United States won’t get the same quality leadership as Haiti, Jamaca, or Zembabwe. Obama clearly is not presidential material.
saiga on October 13, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Sadly, conservative black men don’t typically get much of a platform on the MSM. I’m hopeful there are more of them out there than we are led to believe. The hatred that comes the way of those like Mr. Harris and Clarence Thomas, etc. doesn’t provide a lot of incentive for non-liberal blacks to make their voices known. I’m always shocked that it would be that way here in the “land of the FREE“, though I get less shocked every day. It takes real strength of character to go against the current, but the more it happens, the better off we will all be.
Oh, I just discovered his videos by accident last night. Crabs in a bucket…Brilliant! Watching that let me experience the audacity of hope for the first time in days.
pannw on October 13, 2008 at 1:54 PM
There are millions of blacks that are not up to speed with the rest of the country. If Obama can give them a work ethic, education ethic, and some degree of self responsibility that would be a good thing. However, paying them more to be useless trough sloppers doesn’t do anybody any good.
saiga on October 13, 2008 at 1:56 PM
There are more blacks who will not vote for Obama than you think (including this one).
I’m guessing at least 5% of us will probably not vote for Obama over various issues.
Mine? Dealing with Iran.
As much as I am loathe to choose between how fast our government goes commie (as big government is running on both tickets), I will not tolerate a raging theocrat desiring nukes in order to bring about the 12th coming of his precious cailaph.
If Iran tries to nuke Israel, Israel will turn that region into a sea of glass, which means massive fallout for planet Earth (plus global cooling–although that would put Al Gore out of business).
Darnell Clayton on October 13, 2008 at 2:05 PM
If %90+ of white voters were voting for McCain, the “Black” community, the international community and the leftist community would be scream racism from the top of the mountains. (And they probably be right) I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, Blacks and some other minorities are some of the most racist people I know and American society enables and encourages their racism. Don’t take my word for it, just take a look around at American pop-culture.
Claypigeon on October 13, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Slave parties propaganda works.
allrsn on October 13, 2008 at 2:52 PM
What “tone” is that? Isn’t that a racist question to ask? Or is it only racist if whitey asks it?
BoSox_or_Bust on October 13, 2008 at 3:09 PM
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