DES MOINES – Former Senator Bob Kerrey has apologized to Senator Barack Obama, praising his judgment and experience to serve as president. He said he did not intend to offend Mr. Obama or contribute to misinformation about his family’s Muslim heritage.
“I am sorry for the insult,” Mr. Kerrey wrote in a letter to Mr. Obama.
The controversy began Sunday when Mr. Kerrey endorsed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. When he was asked about Mr. Obama’s qualifications, Mr. Kerrey said, “It’s probably not something that appeals to him, but I like the fact that his name is Barack Hussein Obama,” adding that his election would send a unique message around the world.
For months, the Obama campaign has sough to quash incorrect Internet-spread rumors that he is Muslim and has ulterior motives for running for president. Mr. Obama is Christian.
But by mentioning Mr. Obama’s middle name, particularly on a day he was endorsing his rival, questions were raised about whether Mr. Kerrey was contributing to those assertions. (The Clinton campaign had previously dismissed two volunteers in Iowa for forwarding e-mails making false claims about Mr. Obama.)
I think this is interesting becaues it goes to show that no matter who you are there is alwasy someone who is spreading rumors about you. Obama is someone who i would consider to be our president. He has great qualifications. If only the world would stop spreading lies and rumors and let people be. This election is getting hot becaus eeveryone is becoming so competive. In this article it shows you clearly how its very competive becasue you have people starting to say stuff hoping it would effect the other person.
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