Jed Babbin on the Laura Ingraham Show
I just happened to be in my SUV when Laura’s radio show was on. It’s been a long time since I’ve had the chance to hear her show.
Jed Babbin was quest hosting this morning and he was talking about the story that is on the minds of political junkies all across the country. The anticipation that HRC will throw in the towel tonight in a speech (my understanding from her home in New York state) being crafted by her with help from her husband, Bill.
Then a news flash came from Jed that a major news outlet is allegedly in possession of a blockbuster Michelle Obama video that supposedly could wreck Obama’s chances in the general election. I saw the same story on NYForMitt.COM a couple of days ago. I looked for the story on Drudge before I posted this and couldn’t find anything. Does anybody know if this story has legs? If it is a legitimate story, I would think it would be all over the ‘net by now, so I’m hesitant to say too much more about it.
If any Mittheads have more information, please post it in the comments section.
This could roil the election and throw everybody’s calculations out the window. Grab the popcorn and turn on the TV to your favorite news station, this promises to be a very interesting night!
~~John Cronin~~
June 3rd, 2008 at 5:52 pm
If such a video exists and is in the hands of Republicans, I think they will wait until after the Dem convention to release it. Timing is everything. But if Hillary’s people have it, we should expect to see it sometime before the Dem convention. Remember, the superdelegates are not pledged. They may make some public statement of who they are supporting but it is not necessarily set in stone. Superdelegates are free to vote for anyone at the convention regardless of prior announcements of support.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Not an Obama supporter, but Michele Obama is not running for POTUS. Don’t see how anything she says would significantly throw off Sen. Obama’s momentum or support.
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:26 pm
I receive emails from Newsmax and last night got one with a link to this news story. I’ve been wondering if we’d see anything new on the net today too but so far, I haven’t. Hope this helps. http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/Michelle_obama_tape/2008/06/02/100888.html?s=al&promo_code=6382-1
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Michelle Malkin says on her site that until someone produces a tape, it’s nothing but rumor…which surprises me because some of her articles are a quite a stretch and blown way out of proportion.
“Many readers are wondering why I have not written a single word about the rumored Michelle Obama “whitey” video.
Simple: Larry Johnson, the main source of the rumors, is not, not, not to be trusted.
Moreover: The story keeps changing.
First, the rumor-mongers claimed, Obama appeared on tape with Louis Farrakhan. Now, the rumor is that the tape comes from this event where she appeared with Mrs. Farrakhan at a Rainbow/PUSH conference in 2004.”
“First, the rumor-mongers claimed, she said “whitey” on the tape. Now, the rumor is that she’s saying “why’d he” (referring to George Bush).
First, the rumor-mongers claimed, the “bombshell” would be released on Monday. Then it was yesterday. Now, it’s tomorrow.”
So that’s one angle for you. Perhaps it’s just “why’d he” and all just a bunch of hullaballoo.
June 3rd, 2008 at 8:38 pm
John,
Jeff, a friend and fine NY for Mitt blogger, wrote about this a few days ago:(http://nyformitt.blogspot.com/2008/06/if-this-doesnt-do-it-nothing-will.html).
Thirty minutes ago, I read a story by Hugh Hewitt at his blog on the topic:(http://hughhewitt.townhall.com/blog/g/4468b2c5-a5aa-468d-8944-56a8108cc31a).
I put together a post a few minutes ago at NY for Mitt:(http://nyformitt.blogspot.com/2008/06/jeff-alluded-to-this-before.html).
I don’t know what truth there is to this story. We’ll have to sit back and wait.
June 3rd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
You are right, Michelle is not running for president. But she might be married to woman if Obama is elected whic means she will become First Lady. To me, your friends are indeed important. You are judged by the friends you keep.
If such a video exists, I am not suprised. Michelle’s racism is apparent and to a lesser degree, Obama’s. Nobody should take this ‘video’ as confirmed. Nonetheless, this video only reasserts our chances that we are going to win in November.
We (republicans, conservatives, independents) do not need a ‘video’ to win. Last I heard, Karl Rove was in possession and was showing at Republican fundraising events. Somebody specualted that’s why they closed the doors at the Romney residence.
Hats off to Senators Obama and McCain! This is the start of the 2008 General Election!
June 4th, 2008 at 8:22 am
You all might recall that in 1992 or somewhere along in that time frame, there was talke of an “October surprise” against Bill Clinton. Riding high in the polls I remember Rush Limbaugh referring to it as possibly bringing Clinton down–it never happened.
If there is a tape of a Michelle Obama speech, then it’s got to be in the hands of more than just the Republicans. Moreover, there would be pre-release damage control if such a tape existed (and I don’t see that either). Nope, I wouldn’t count on anything too amazing here. Rumors sprout from the soil of desire.
June 4th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Andrew said: Moreover, there would be pre-release damage control if such a tape existed (and I don’t see that either). Nope, I wouldn’t count on anything too amazing here. Rumors sprout from the soil of desire.
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There has been. THe Obama camp is the one spreading he “She said Why’d he” prebuttal.