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Obama Says, ‘No He Can’t!’
July 9th, 2008The Democratic presidential candidate slams a Black lawmaker for latching on
Sen. Barack Obama is making it clear that an African-American U.S. senatorial candidate from Georgia has crossed the line by linking the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee to his campaign. In recent days, Vernon Jones, the DeKalb County CEO, released a campaign flier showing him and Obama smiling together; the caption reads: “Yes We Can.” But the Illinois senator is screaming, “No He Can’t!” Obama, speaking to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tuesday, said, “I do not endorse him; I have not endorsed him. He put my picture on his literature, without asking me. Now I will tell you in the southside of Chicago, and I’m assuming here in Georgia, those kinds of things aren’t uncommon. It’s a little less common to do when you’re a U.S. Senate candidate when presumably the scrutiny is a little higher.” Jones, who says he wasn’t trying to trick anybody, mailed thousands of the leaflets, the Journal-Constitution reports. The photo appears to be of himself standing next to Obama in front of a campaign crowd, the newspaper says, while the photo was really a digital compilation of two or more images. “I think he may have come to an event of ours a while back,” Obama said. “The reason I think I may have met him is I know somebody told me as I was shaking his hand that he had taken pride in voting for George Bush twice.” Still, Jones’ spokeswoman says that her candidate is a strong supporter of Obama. “Vernon Jones is a conservative Democrat who holds views consistent with mainstream Georgians, and like Vernon Jones, Sen. Barack Obama kicked off his Georgia campaign in Cobb County,” Jones said Tuesday. He has called the flier a campaign “keepsake piece,” noting that he has been asked to autograph it at campaign stops everywhere. Jones is battling fellow Democrats Dale Cardwell, a former WSB television reporter; Atlanta businessman Rand Knight; former state legislator Jim Martin; and retired businessman Josh Lanier of Statesboro in July 15 primary. They are vying to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss and Libertarian Allen Buckley in the November general election. Jones says that “for Sen. Obama to win Georgia, he will need conservative Democrats like myself.” Do you agree with Jones?
I received one and I was wondering did Vernon get your permission.
Vernon backed George Bush, but he is a Democrat.
Straddle the fence Vernon, but you won’t win this fight.
Any sane man who would vote for Bush twice, be he black, educated or whatever, is a complete and abject fool. Boo for Vernon Jones!!
Go figure… it fits the strategy of Vernon Jone’s…Sorry we don’t accept bribery, in the form of checks or credit cards or payments in the form of _ss…however he never leaves home without it..Do you Vern?
Well said Gwenola. I ditto you “Straddle the fence Vernon, but you won’t win this fight”
Go figure… it fits the strategy of Vernon Jone’s…Sorry we don’t accept bribery in no form, or in the form of checks, not even payments in the form of k_ssng_. .as_R 30;howev er he never leaves home without it…….Do you Vern?
Go figure… it fits the strategy of Vernon Jone’s…Sorry we don’t accept bribery in no form, or in the form of checks, not even payments in the form of k_ssng_..as_…however he never leaves home without it…….Do you Vern?
Way to stand up for the truth, Barack. It is unfortunate when we have such dishonest politicians who will do anything to win. Well this guy got caught and I sure hope that his principles are better than his campaign techniques.
I am not voting for Vernon Jones. My wife always reminds me of all his dealing as Dekalb CEO. everyweek it was something new. Sexual Harrasment charges and bribery charges. Then he hires the brother from Dallas as police chief and he has all types of problem from whence he came. I am sorry he needs to quit now.
I think Sen. Obama is right on point. He’s working long and hard and this just shows how much better of a person he is let alone a valid candidate. NO one should be using his name or picture to validate themselves. Sen. Obama is qualified based on his experience, views, hopes and hard work. Sen. Obama being black is insignificant in his candidacy for president. No one of any race, simply based on race, should be riding his coattails.
can BET do a better job of the titles? and does BET truly have the best interests of BLACKS at heart? some of the things that are reported and shown on TV are of no interest to many people i know between the ages of 25-34!
make BET better with worthwhile sitcoms and more educational shows! quit trying to be MTV!
Vernon Jones has sealed his own fate.
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Go figure… …Sorry but we don’t accept bribery in no form, or in the form of checks, not even payments in the form of k_ssng_..as_…however he never leaves home without it…….Do you Vern?
Skipper, you got me dying laughin…you are crazy (in a funny way), you should be a comedian cause I was just thing the same thing…
you are too funny!
Skipper, you got me dying laughin…you are crazy (in a funny way), you should be a comedian cause I was just thinking the same thing…
you are too funny!
I gotta go with OBAMA on this one….NO HE CAN’T ……and back to….YES WE CAN..THIS IS OUR MOMENT. Like OBAMA has already said…”We know the battle ahead will be long…but always remember…no matter what obstacles get in our way….nothing stands in the way of… power of… millions of voices calling for change. YES WE CAN….SI PODEMOS!!!! LETS LOVE GOD PEOPLE!
Remember the old theory “crabs in barrel pulling eachother right back down”? Thats what you have here. The difference is that Barack has (as he should) a small army watching all his angles, even the apparently unseen ones. We all understand that Vernon Jones is trying to play “two face” but in this instance his car got blown up before it even left the garage. Now he says (after the public blast) he still supports Barack but lets see what the future brings.
Talk about idol worship. One minute the libs are talking about being inclusive and bringing people together. Then one of their fellow dems changes his mind, the lemmings are running wild. I did’nt know things were that great in the southside of Chicago, that one of their own could run for president. Welcome to america’s version of the new soviet union.
Go figure… …again sorry but we don’t accept bribery in no form, or in the form of checks, not even payments in the form of k_ssng_..as_…however he never leaves home without it…….Do you Vern?
Veron Jones is a snake!! People please watch out for these Uncle tom azz guys who will do and say anything to get elected, so they can live off of our tax dollars!! Lets put Vernon Jones where he should be!! In the Unemployment Line!!
You voted George Bush twice and you are a democrat, notice I didn’t say black…Any black man would no not to vote Republican first off, now you see what you have caused. This country is in ruin, BOOO! Vernon Jones and don’t vote for that “Sap Sucker”…
So what Obama someone use your face quit hating on the Black people that are praying for you everyday, and help us get to the place where God would want this nation to be.
Scab!
Why would anyone latch on to someone who bouts to lose big like obama??? Many peoples puts dey money on mccain and will vote for him to win deys money.
DeQuantravious Lamar Washington
‘D-Quon’
Keep your friends close, and keep your enemies closer!!!
People do anything to piggy-back on others successes. Get a clue Vernon, OBAMA IS NOT AND WILL NOT ENDORSE YOU! Why don’t you go shake hands with Bush and put him on your flier? See what that will get cha!
Go figure… …again sorry but we don’t accept bribery of no form, nor in the form of checks, not even payments in the form of kissing ..ass…although he will never leave home without deception on his mind…….Will you Vern?
slapshot biatch:
Get a book on grammar and a dictionary then come back and re-post.
Wow and here comes something else that Obama will have to distance himself from i mean they try any and everythign they can but why is always against Obama I pray for Obama and for his family that he don’t let this wordly stuff but a strain on his soul I am a supported Obama08 yes we can now why is is only negative things against obama can a group put out some bad press about McCain i want to see that
Obama is absolutely right! I’m going to support and encourage the next president of the United States of America. Georgia government is advocating to overthrow the government, and all are failing to step up and correct the problem. They want airplanes and I want justice. I’m a go with justice and God!
jones will do and say anything to get elected. he sounds like a crook, not someone georgia would want representing them.
I can understand why Sen. Barack Obama does not want his name associated with another person’s campaign for fear he will lose votes bc of ppl not liking the other person.
Peopl don’t realize how much they’re sabotaging this man’s chances…a change we need…because of their “harmless tactics”
Let him and his team run their campaign so we can see this powerful, black man in the white house!
we don’t need no more politician’s using our hard earned tax d $$$ to make a living for themselves. We all know we have enough of those going around. It’s a good thing Barack has a good team behind him making sure he’s not affiliated with the likes of some. He already knows the road is just getting started !!!
pls why is vernon doing this cos he was backing bush and also he is a democrat whyyyyyyyyyy.
I regret voting for Vernon Jones in the early voting process. I am so dissappointed in myself. How can I support someone who has voted for Bush twice, and is not ashamed of it. My goodess……
Back to your question! - If I was reading through the comments I did not saw an answer to : ” Jones says that “for Sen. Obama to win Georgia, he will need conservative Democrats like myself.” Do you agree with Jones? “.
Well , maybe you all know the proverb “Someone who has friends like this (V.Jones) don´t need enemies any more”. No sane men needs, especially in politics on a scale like the presidential vote, c… s.ck..s as support. This would be the first grave sign of corruption if Obama would rely on “conservative democrats” like V.J. I guess that this Georgian (U.S) “politcian” would try to be adopted by Mccain if this BushBuddy wins the election, and would denigrate Mr. Obama if he thinks that it would help him (I´m sure V.J. is as conservative in this matter like the worst Republicans in U.S. history). Georgia needs change, the U.S nation needs change, but it does not need V.Jones support to run Georgia or the States.
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