On The Daily Show Tonight, Obama Jokes His White Half Will Be Confused of Who to Vote for
EmailOn tonight’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. — a guest via satellite from Sunrise, Florida — was asked about the Bradley Effect.
"The Polls have you up," said Stewart, "but then they keep talking about the Bradley Effect, this idea that white voters when they go to the polls they will tell pollsters they will vote for an African American but they won’t actually do it?"
"Yeah, they’ve been saying that for awhile but we’re still here," Obama said. "So I don’t know. I don’t think white voters have gotten this memo about the Bradley Effect."
"Are you concerned in some respects," Stewart joked, "I don’t know how to bring this up, your mother is from Kansas, father African, are you concerned that you may go into the voting booth and –"
"I wont know what to do," Obama joked, finishing the comedian’s thought.
" — your white half will all of a sudden decide, ‘I can’t do this!’" Stewart said.
"Yeah," Obama said. "It’s a problem … I’ve been going though therapy to make sure that I vote properly on the 4th."
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Oh my goodness. Jake. This is worthy of space on your blog? Really? Obama’s relatives found living in Boston slums. Joe Biden basically hidden on the campain trail. And you’re going to go down the “white people who don’t vote for Obama are racist” road? Wow. Goodbye to what was left of any shred of your objectivity….and best of luck in your future endeavors.
2008–the year journalism died.
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2008, 7:33 pm 7:33 pm
Hey skinny dog, from the US Senate web site:
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 110th Congress – 2nd Session
On Passage of the Bill (S.2248 as Amended )
McCain (R-AZ), Yea
got more lies for us skinny?
Posted by: JR | Oct 29, 2008 7:17:48 PM
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JR,
You have mistaken the temporary measure in February as the FISA of 2007 expiring to extend it for a month or so. At that time of the passage of the bill you quoted, 0bama was lying to you that he will vote against it and would filabuster it in the “real” bill, simply to deceive you to buy your vote. He did not vote that bill, McCain voted for the temporary extension.
The FISA bill, the real one, THE ONE, was considered in July, at which time, 0bama no longer needed your support in the Democrat Primaries. He, the liar, 0bama, voted for it. McCain and Clinton voted against it.
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U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 110th Congress – 2nd Session
as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate
Vote Summary
Question: On Passage of the Bill (H.R. 6304 )
Vote Number: 168 Vote Date: July 9, 2008, 02:47 PM
Required For Majority: 1/2 Vote Result: Bill Passed
Obama (D-IL), Yea
Posted by: skinny dog | October 29, 2008, 7:35 pm 7:35 pm
It seems that Mr. Obama does not believe in spreading his own wealth around! This just posted on the Times on Line! Seems Mr. Obama would rather use our money to help his Aunt rather than reach into his own pocket! Pretty Sad!
Found in a rundown Boston estate: Barack Obama’s aunt Zeituni Onyango
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article5042571.ece
Posted by: chuck | October 29, 2008, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm
Obama has been spreading his own lies, but will be spreading other people’s wealth.
Posted by: young_voter | October 29, 2008, 7:53 pm 7:53 pm
John Stewart is hilarious!
Posted by: fivepin | October 29, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
I know you Obots think this is funny, and if it weren’t RACIST it might be.
Posted by: samhiguchi | October 29, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
Geez, guys, enjoy a funny blog entry. I know the GOPers want it all doom, gloom, sleeze and smear but learn to laugh. You’d think you guys were going to get your handed to you in 6 days…. :)
Posted by: rbyanes | October 29, 2008, 7:56 pm 7:56 pm
I think reference to the Bradley effect is inaccurate. I prefer the “Shy Tory” effect…it’s not about race, it’s about ideology and not wanting to appear like an old “twentieth century” type…god knows nobody knows who I am voting for except my wife (who is voting Obama, I think…it’s cool…she is still mad at him for dissing Clinton in the primary, though)
Posted by: Wade | October 29, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
rbyanes…I agree, and I support McCain…I think people on both sides need to lighten up, Obama’s comment was funny (btw both candidates were very funny at that roast-type dinner a few weeks back)
…even if we do become Canada II. :-)
Posted by: Wade | October 29, 2008, 8:09 pm 8:09 pm
The republican’s trickle-down hate has definitely been more successful than their trickle-down economics.
Posted by: fivepin | October 29, 2008, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm
chuck…I hear ya and am not surprised. Don’t worry, no matter what I say to my wife my state is going dem…gotta keep the peace in the humble abode.
Posted by: Wade | October 29, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
Another blog entry idea for you Jake (not that it will interest you)–Jack Welch, former CEO of GE, said today that he “doesn’t know how any businessman could vote for Obama.”
Will we see this here? Over/Under on this one?
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
ARealAmerican: So, blacks can be racist too? ha! Not everyone is voting on the color of his skin. The content of his character matters too.
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2008, 8:15 pm 8:15 pm
Michelle:
You mean Jack Welch doesn’t know Warren Buffet OR the CEO of Google? (just two of many businessment who are supporting Sen Obama)
Geee – and here we thought Jack Welch knew everything and everyone – maybe we should ask him why GE’s profits are down so much. Since he knows everything and all.
Obama/Biden 08
Posted by: Liz | October 29, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm
Umm Michelle and Chuck:
Sen Obama and Sen Biden are campaigning together in Florida tonight – just saw them on TV. And he hasn’t been hidden – Sen Biden has been out there campaigning for all to see. All you have to do is open your ears and eyes.
As for his Aunt — let’s not wait for facts or anything — let’s just head straight for the smear and innuendo.
And racist? It’s a comedy show for God’s sake. I think Sen Obama was making a joke at his own expense. If anyone has the right to make a joke about being biracial – he does.
Posted by: Liz | October 29, 2008, 8:58 pm 8:58 pm
Remember,….it is an unwritten rule: blacks can’t be racist, because they are black. Now he wants to talk about his white half…so that means it is ok.
Posted by: Molly | October 29, 2008, 9:34 pm 9:34 pm
Jake, I thought this was a funny piece. The Daily Show has some good writers.
Posted by: Lydia | October 29, 2008, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm
thanks wade
Posted by: rbyanes | October 29, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
You’re right about one thing – blacks can’t be racist. They can be prejudiced, but they can’t be racist. Racism is the oppression of the majority onto the minority. And as much as whites would love to claim that they are minorities, feeling self-marginalized without ever having to really go through any suffering, they’re still the majority in this country, in numbers as well as in power terms.
Posted by: lcmb | October 29, 2008, 11:13 pm 11:13 pm
How many of you want to wager that blacks have voted for more white candidates than whites have voted for black candidates? How in the hell are black people perpetuating racism by voting for a black candidate? Can the same be said for whites who vote for white candidates? Are you saying that the black candidate is inferior and unqualified for the presidency? Or are you saying that black lack judgment when choosing a black candidate? Please enlighten me.
Posted by: DaisyDooks | October 29, 2008, 11:15 pm 11:15 pm
Jack Welch is a single-issue voter: he says he supports McCain because he’s afraid of trade unions. Huh? The economy’s on the ropes, and all he can worry about are the unions, which in the U.S. are all but crippled anyway?
Posted by: Billybrrrraag | October 29, 2008, 11:32 pm 11:32 pm
Let’s see…my grandma has brown eyes and my grandpa has blue. I’m not sure who I should vote for… unless, of course, I consider candidate integrity, judgement, platform.
Obama/Biden ’08
Posted by: ziadora | October 30, 2008, 1:13 am 1:13 am
Obama is such a celebrity….EXTRA, Ellen, you name it he LOVES Hollywood and should look to take over Denzel’s career. My God, what a load.
I’m so sick of his overexposure and lack of credibility!
NEVER OBAMA!
COUNTRY FIRST McCAIN!
Posted by: Hopey Uniter, is Dopey Divider | October 30, 2008, 1:58 am 1:58 am
Thank GOD Obama is ahead in every single poll. We don’t want that fidgety, creepy old man McCain anywhere NEAR the White House! Go Barack!!
Posted by: Mark Montgomery | October 30, 2008, 3:51 am 3:51 am
I don’t even know why you people sit and blog on these boards… It’s not like anything you say will change anyone’s mind about who they’re going to vote for….SHUT UP AND VOTE!!!
And by the way McCain HAD my vote until the eyerolling and breathing heavy that he displayed in the last debate.
Obama/Biden ’08
Posted by: Ione | October 30, 2008, 8:59 am 8:59 am
If he feels torn it is not because of his race but his economic status. His tax plan is a disaster in the making for the small business man and his employees. Maybe it is Obama’s wallet that is telling him to vote for McCain.
Posted by: len | October 30, 2008, 11:54 am 11:54 am
LCMB
time to get a dictionary: Racism
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination
per Merriam Webster It has nothing to do with oppresion or majorities
A person should be voted for on their political stance, not their looks.
Posted by: lisa | October 30, 2008, 12:08 pm 12:08 pm
Obama should take care of his very poor relatives: aunt in the slums in Boston and brother in hut in Kenya and leave us alone. Don’t take our money! For if a man know not how to take care of his own house, how can he take care of our nation!
Posted by: John | October 30, 2008, 12:38 pm 12:38 pm
Hey Michelle – how about Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google Inc.? He’s a businessman and he appeared in Obama’s commercial. Then there’s Warren Buffett and a whole list of rich businesspeople. BTW — are you stupid enough to believe that McCain is a fiscal conservative? He’s a spender just like Bush II. At least Obama is telling you exactly what his plans are and who he’s targeting.
Posted by: liberal faith | October 30, 2008, 4:38 pm 4:38 pm
0bama is sick. People voting for him because of his race are forgetting MLK: “judge not on the color of the skin, but the content of the character”. 0bama’s character sucks! Fraud, waste and intimidation.
Posted by: Maria | October 30, 2008, 6:31 pm 6:31 pm
I know NOBODY that opposes 0bama because of his race. We’d gladly vote for any race or sex. 0bama’s “career” is built on fruad and waste and hate.
Blacks supporting him for no other reason than his race are truly the racists.
Posted by: Jose | October 30, 2008, 6:33 pm 6:33 pm
Is this America? Full of hates, fear, and rumor mongerers? I can’t believe it! The country of my origin, we look at up at any Americans black or white with high regards. You! citizens of this country are destroying a great nation because of your ignorance and emotions. We thought that Americans are extra ordinary inteligent individuals. It is a shame! We never had an issue of the color of our skins that is more than white & black. Wake up! This country is plummeting and you are all pushing its own downfall. Stop this divisiveness and ignorance!
Posted by: TheChef1955 | October 31, 2008, 7:21 am 7:21 am
So speaking on character, those voting for mccain are oblivious to the fact that he and palin do not talk about anything except Obama and how much they dislike him. Along with their anger issues and compulsive lying. I have not heard any plans for peace or how to get the economy going from the palin/mccain ticket as she put it. do you really want this dumb broad as your prez. or vice prez. I will take wet behind the ears rather than lying, bitter, overly angry and senile. GI JOE and Caribou barbie wont be getting the dream house this year. And she is my governor. GOOOOBAMA
Posted by: sarah | October 31, 2008, 6:24 pm 6:24 pm
Everyone is making a big deal about the racists in America and how whites are not voting for Obama simply because he is black. For sure that is true in some places but everyone is overexaggerating and don’t even think about looking on the other side of the racist scandal. Many blacks are voting for Obama just for the reason that he is black and that McCain is white. Isn’t that a little racist too everybody?
Posted by: Will | November 5, 2008, 7:18 pm 7:18 pm