GOP congressman says terrorists would celebrate Obama win

[no name 1]

I'm not saying I agree with this..but we will have a lot more attacks like this if he gets the nomination.

March 8, 2008

Posted: 09:26 AM ET

King told an interviewer terrorists would celebrate an Obama victory.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa Republican congressman said Friday that terrorists would be "dancing in the streets" if Democratic candidate Barack Obama were to win the presidency.

Rep. Steve King based his prediction on Obama's pledge to pull troops out of Iraq, his Kenyan heritage and his middle name, Hussein.

"The radical Islamists, the al-Qaida … would be dancing in the streets in greater numbers than they did on Sept. 11 because they would declare victory in this war on terror," King said in an interview with the Daily Reporter in Spencer.

King said his comments were not meant to demean Obama but to warn how an Obama presidency would look to the world.

"His middle name does matter," King said. "It matters because they read a meaning into that."

The Illinois senator, born in Hawaii to a white Kansas woman and a Kenyan man, is a Christian and has said he has little connection to the Islamic religion, though he acknowledges he spent part of his childhood in largely Muslim Indonesia.

In criticizing King, Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor said, "These comments have no place in our politics." He called on John McCain, the apparent Republican nominee, to "repudiate them like he has previous offensive comments from his supporters."

Last month, McCain denounced an introduction from Cincinnati talk-show host Bill Cunningham, who referred to Obama three times as "Barack Hussein Obama."

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Edited March 8, 2008 by illumine

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Yeah - because we should let what the terrorists want influence our democratic process.

What a c*nt this King guy is for trotting out this horseshit again. For anyone with a short memory - this is exactly the same piece of ####### argument that was wheeled out during John Kerry's run for President in 2004. Baseless scaremongering - by a bunch of idiotic shoolboys.

Edited March 8, 2008 by Number 6

[HAL 9000 96]

Wow... no surprise there. These Republicans seem to have a direct line to Terrorist Central to be able to predict these things and even worse, dupe any moron into believing their horsecrap. Even some "Democrats" appear to play along as long as it takes votes away from Obama.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Also I'd suggest that there won't be much of a difference in the arguments whether its Obama or Hillary that get the nomination. Both want out of Iraq, which is a polar opposite to McCain - so whoever gets to run on the Democrat side is going to face this kind of garbage regardless. There's nothing unique about Obama that makes him 'soft' on terrorism, certainly not in comparison to Hillary.

[HAL 9000 96]

I tell you, maybe Cheney's undisclosed location has the little black book with the 1-800-AL-QAEDA, or 1-888-AL-QAIDA.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This was said by Republicans about Kerry also. Dev, why give credence to this nonsense now? You don't think they'll pull that feather from their hat if Hillary goes up against McCain? You've got to be kidding yourself if you don't realize they are going to paint whoever is the Democratic nominee as soft on terror. It's there old song and dance and about all they got since they can't boast about the economy and the Iraq War, both complete embarrassments.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I tell you, maybe Cheney's undisclosed location has the little black book with the 1-800-AL-QAEDA, or 1-888-AL-QAIDA.

I think the country will be glad to see the back of that evil little man.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Dev, why give credence to this nonsense now?

Because she thinks it'll help Hillary. Anything goes, regardless how ridiculous, sick or stupid, don't you know?

[Peikko 1,575]

I am sure the American people don't care a jot which 'candidate' a terrorist organisation might 'rejoice' at seeing in the whitehouse. That's pathetic and no way to make a decision on who to vote for. However, it's not surprising, coming from nutters at the far right of the political spectrum. Well, I assume the guy must be from some nutty section of the GOP.

[Madzia+James 0]

I am sure the American people don't care a jot which 'candidate' a terrorist organisation might 'rejoice' at seeing in the whitehouse. That's pathetic and no way to make a decision on who to vote for. However, it's not surprising, coming from nutters at the far right of the political spectrum. Well, I assume the guy must be from some nutty section of the GOP.

Proud member of the vast right wing conspiracy here LOLOLOL

All kidding aside, Obama is a very charismatic guy. Hillary is THE ANTI-CHRIST! LOL

If I had to pick one, it would be Obama, that is of course if someone put a gun to my head to vote for ANY democrat LOL

EDIT: I WILL BE VOTING FOR STEVE ISRAEL (D) IN THE NEXT ELECTION

I think McCain would be good as a healer between the parties. He is middle of the road (A bit tooooo middle of the road if you ask me)

How about Elliot Spitzer running for Prez. He and Bill Clinton could open up a brothel together

DOH!

Edited March 14, 2008 by Madzia+James

[Ban Hammer 14,293]

Hillary is THE ANTI-CHRIST! LOL

[Marc and Olga 0]

I find it curious that there are all these people saying the terrorists will do this or that...where were these terrorist insiders prior to 9/11/2001?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I find it curious that there are all these people saying the terrorists will do this or that...where were these terrorist insiders prior to 9/11/2001?

Dunno - but a lot of people seem to be keyed in to what the terrorists want - in terms of our electoral process.

Its the same b/s that was levelled against Kerry in 2004, and whoever the Democratic candidate ends up being I've no doubt it'll rear its greasy head again come November.

[stuartx13 3]

Republicans always say that the Democrats will be weak on terrorist,But as i reamber 9/11 happen on the Republicans watch.

[Alex+R 0]

Also I'd suggest that there won't be much of a difference in the arguments whether its Obama or Hillary that get the nomination. Both want out of Iraq, which is a polar opposite to McCain - so whoever gets to run on the Democrat side is going to face this kind of garbage regardless. There's nothing unique about Obama that makes him 'soft' on terrorism, certainly not in comparison to Hillary.

We'll get this tripe no matter who gets the nom. To suggest one candidate will bring it more than another is silly.