Jackson-Obama Flap Heats Up As Jesse Issues a Denial

October 17th, 2008

Jesse Jackson

Jackson-Obama flap heats up as Jesse issues a denial

. Barack Obama’s campaign gave a swift response Wednesday to comments that the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson was said to have made to The New York Post over Obama’s foreign policy plans. The Post reported that Jackson said that an Obama White House would no longer be friendly to Israel. John McCain’s campaign seized on the remarks to suggest that his Democratic opponent would not be a strong supporter of Israel if elected president, while Jackson issued a statement saying he had been misquoted and his comments distorted.  The Obama campaign has furiously denied the charge and said it will continue to support Israel. Read his statement here.

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Jarvis Cook Said on

Just as the blog says Jesse Hush! It seems from the time Obama’s campaign has started Rev. Jesse Jackson comments has been been nothing but negative! Come on people let’s help the man for crying out loud! For once can we all be on one accord! Gosh!



seschris Said on

This is just adding more fuel to the FOX/GOP engine. It is really sad that some strong black men can not support other strong black men except in criminal activities. That crabs in a barrel syndrome is in full effect. Jessie Jackson is 67 years old and definitely knows better than to keep running his mouth at such a critical time in this campaign. It’s just ridiculous….



Anita S-Monterey CA Said on

Everything that Jesse or Al says that is political, will be broadcast. We may not like it, but the media will run to them for a “black opinion”. You know we have more intelligent black leaders that the media could contact, but they are not as “colorful” as these 2 are. We as a people need to make sure we vote and encourage others to register to vote! Our actions will show our beliefs and convictions for the future! Obama will succeed-I truely believe this. God has his hand in this..and God, I know, has heard all our prayers for change!



Ro Said on

If he said those things it is a shame, we continue to assist white people in their denigration of us as a people. If he can’t say anything good he should keep his opinion to himself and share them with his friends at their cocktail parties.



MissChelise Said on

I don’t know what Jessie Jackson’s been drinking but it sure has got him mixed up. Jessie, find something else to complain about. Obama is the man now–he’s younger, stronger, he’s intellegent and good looking, and he has a heart for people and a plan for change, so just give him his props and stop hating, You had your day, let him have his!



MissChelise Said on

Cocoa59, my understanding of the Bible says the Isrealites (Jews) are God’s “chosen” people, and they folloe his ways, God promised that He would bless them and protect them, anyone who blesses them will be blessed, any one who curses them will be cursed. Also, the US has a vital interest in the state of Israel because they are our only strategic ally in that area of the middle east. Our govenment sends billions of dollars to Israel every year primarily to support them militarily. Israel is armed to the T, that’s why they are able to subdue and control the Palestinians like they have. However, I have a problem with the historical context of color, overall it has been distorted because the original Israelites were not white (caucasoids form the caucus mountains), but people of color from the African dispora or from what is known as the middle east, who then were dispersed after the Assyrian invasion. Unfortunately, American history is full of concocted lies. Black people, we need to dig deeper for the truth of who we are.



ayana37 Said on

jessie jackson is jealous of obama beacuse he did not make it this far when he ran. He needs to sit back and shut up.He makes white people feel like if obama own race speaks against him why should he be elected.



mankind07 Said on

I think Jesse has a point. I also believe that obama will not be friendly with Israel. Obama is a very intelligent man; this will all can say. Jesse Jackson is a very knowledge man, especially when it come to issues regarding the middle east. Obama is aware that the brother of Jacob (israel) still have issues with him. and Obama is from the seed of the brother and not jacob (israel). Jesse knows what he is talking about. Maybe some of you people need to be more informed.



Allison Richardson Said on

Jesse needs to go find a dark hole and stay there until this election is over.He continues to put his foot in his mouth and create unecessary attention for Mr.Obama. Jesse you had your time your fifteen minutes of spotlight is over!! You did not get as far or as close as Mr.Obama to the white house so please I beg of you to find a real dark hole and get lost.



yahcleel Said on

Mankind07, let’s get real! In the Bible, Jacob’s brother is Essau–or the Arabs.. Obama is a mix of African and Caucasian, (black & white) born in Hawaii-USA. He is a mulatto African American., and a Christian. So what, he has a muslim sounding name. It’’s no more his fault than it is your fault you have the name your parents gave you. Obama didn’t name himself. And guess what, “Barack” is an Israeli name, but nobody ever mentions that. Do me a favor and quit spreading “fear and lies” about this beautiful, strong, intelligent black man.



tommy fuller Said on

notice a pattern with jackson? funny how in presidentail canpaigns he always loves to talk about jews and their influence! this man has been a total phooney when it comes to so called tollerence and he is morally bancrupt when it comes to being a racial healer! jesse go away we are about to change this nations course and you poverty pimps ways are going out of style!



spivey Said on

He is still talking, What a wast.



DeeDee Said on

I agree totally! We DEFINITELY don’t need anymore negativity THIS CLOSE to election day! Two more weeks and Jesse will not shut his “we don’t understand what you’re saying anyway” trap! Our race has been moving so greatly and in complete support of Obama, and why does Jesse want to continue to be in Obama’s spotlight? Even Rev. Al Sharpton has been out supporting Obama with rallys! Jesse needs to worry about Jesse, and leave our Barack Obama alone…let this man have a chance in the White House that we have so longly been waiting for! Obama is “ready” to make changes for our country that have been needed for so long! Jesse is jealous because he isn’t up to the caliber and class as Obama, and no one took him seriously when he “tried” to run for President! God is looking out for Obama…thy will be done! This wonderful, glorious and long-awaited moment is in God’s Hands…this is God’s Will…my prayers are deep for Barack, Michelle and their family! Amen!



D. Alexander Said on

Jesse Jackson if you would go somewhere and sit your ole a$$ down and shut up, then nobody can say you said something.



ljr Said on

According to the NY Times blog: Cityroom , Boston-born performance



tuan Said on

Mr. jessie go take a ride on your elephant leave a brother alone or go learn how to say “GGGGGG-Unit.



Delee Said on

Jesse,

For once in awhile, please shut the F@#$K up? You can barely talk anyway …we can’t understand what you are trying to convey? Please, stop embarassing yourself ok.



Tahira Said on

Jessie Jackson has never been nor will he ever be a representative to speak on behalf of African Americans -so how can anyone think he could possible speak on behalf of Barack Obama? JJ needs to shut-up and keep his opinions -distorted as well as dishonest opinions to himself.



Rodney Said on

It pains me to read or listen to the negative remarks that these so-called brothers-Revs. Jessie Jackson & Jeremiah Wright have against Senator Obama! One would tend to think that these guys are getting some type of under the table monetary gain by committing this senseless sabatoge against our future president-elect! Somehow, someway, Senator Obama has survived countless attacks from these two scumbags and will continue to prevail against all hatred against his campaign. It really hurts though when your own kind does this type of cruelness towards you. Black folk we have got to stay strong and continue to pray for Senator Obama, Senator Biden, their families, and the entire Obama-Biden Campaign.



Kimy Said on

Jesse Jackson I am ashamed of you again. Your own son had to straighten you out last time now you are starting again. What exactly is you problem? Last time you said it on television and the whole world saw. Jesse just get a real job and take care of your outside the marriage child. I have no respect for you.