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The Obama photo flap
A photo of Barack Obama in traditional Somali dress, allegedly circulated by staffers for Hillary Clinton, sets off rounds of recrimination.
Alex Koppelman and Mike Madden [2008-02-25]

  • @AKA Smith

    The problem isn't with the photo per se, but rather the implications that "releasing" it entails. The subtext is clearly that 1) He looks silly and 2) He's wearing a turban, which is a not so subtle way of reminding people that his middle name is Hussein.

    There was nothing wrong with the Kerry photo or the Dukakis photo either...but we all know how those played out in the public consciousness don't we?

    -- debaser
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    Monday, February 25, 2008 11:42 AM
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