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In reply to the discussion: Bill Clinton, STFU [View all]Beacool
(30,247 posts)The reporter watched Obama climb up the Chicago political ladder. He was intrigued by this young, AA guy like himself who was very smart and charismatic. By 2007 he had come to the conclusion that Obama was an opportunist. Remember the Alice Palmer story? That's Obama in a nutshell. Kissed up to anyone who could get him up the political ladder and then backstabbed them, aside from Palmer, Rev. Wright comes to mind. So don't talk to me about Obama as if somehow he is purer than the Clintons, he is not.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/29/obamas.first.campaign/
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/04/once-obamas-men.html
http://www.forbes.com/sites/larrybell/2011/11/02/obama-kick-back-cronyism-part-2-illinois-health-and-human-disservices/
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/The-Godfather-Took-a-Hit-for-Obama-96140239.html