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Well-documented that Obama smears started in conservative media

Luigi Montanez — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:56:54 -0400

Yes, Clinton supporters and conservative Democrats may have repeated/believed the smears, but it was only well after they already had traction from Fox News (Muslim/Madrassa rumor), Rush Limbaugh (Michelle/Whitey rumor), and other conservative outlets.

Why are you assuming that it

Marco Carbone — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:17:59 -0400

Why are you assuming that it is mostly conservatives spreading these around in the first place? When I was canvassing for Obama in northern Nevada, I encountered these rumors several times from hardcore Democrats (who all happened to be Clinton supporters). I would contend that these rumors are being spread around mostly by low-information voters, regardless of their political proclivities.

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Luigi Montanez — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:33:15 -0400

The Obama campaign has launched a microsite at FightTheSmears.com, debunking the attacks du jour against him (and his wife). But why exactly did the campaign feel compelled to do this, and why won’t we be seeing a similar site from the McCain campaign? A quick visit to Snopes.com may offer an explanation.