Clyburn: Clinton Supporters Flood Office With Hate Calls

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An angry and upset Rep. James Clyburn said Wednesday that his office has been deluged with nasty phone calls with racial overtones since his endorsement of Barack Obama a day earlier.

Clyburn told FOX News Radio’s “Brian and the Judge” that the callers identified themselves as Hillary Clinton supporters. Clyburn, an African-American and the third ranking House Democrat, said a white intern in his office was so upset by the calls that she had to be consoled by other workers and left the office early.

“We got more vitriolic, nasty phone calls, really racially tinged phone calls in my congressional office, so much so, until one of the interns, a young lady who is not a stranger to politics … and she is not a black person, she left the office, had to be consoled because of the kinds of phone calls from people who identified themselves as Hillary Clinton supporters,” he said.

Clyburn said some of the callers used “names that I would not repeat on this show today.”

“I was absolutely shocked, could not believe that this happened. I could understand people saying, ‘Why are you doing this or why would you not support Hillary Clinton?’ but to call me the kinds of names I have not heard since the ’40s and ’50s,” he said.

Clyburn said some of the callers threatened to “sabotage this election.” He added that he does not think Clinton understands her role in unifying the party.

“I’ve got a call in to Bob Johnson, a good buddy of mine, he’s a big supporter of Hillary Clinton, he’s now pushing for her to be on the ticket as VP. And I’m gonna tell him today they’d better really raise their voices because this kind of stuff is lethal,” Clyburn said.

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/04/cl...ith-hate-calls/

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Do these freaks even know how much of a disservice they are doing their supposed favorite?

[Mononoke28 135]

Ridiculous. I can't even picture myself calling someone to do that. I mean, I ain't got time for that #######. These people need to get a life.

Diana

[no name 1]

You reap what you sow.

Let's see if the Messiah's devotees can handle the pressure. 4 months to go!

Edited June 4, 2008 by illumine

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WOW. Some headcases!

[Cassie 8]

You reap what you sow.

Let's see if the Messiah's devotees can handle the pressure. 4 months to go!

So you are defending this behaviour? Seriously?

[Sister Fracas 5]

You reap what you sow.

Let's see if the Messiah's devotees can handle the pressure. 4 months to go!

So you are defending this behaviour? Seriously?

illuminating...

I DO have faith that it's the far and wide majority of Dems that are sensible and woudn't either resort to this type of behavior nor endorse it.

Edited June 4, 2008 by Sister Fracas

[no name 1]

You reap what you sow.

Let's see if the Messiah's devotees can handle the pressure. 4 months to go!

So you are defending this behaviour? Seriously?

Did I say I was?

Edit: I apologize - I did not see the racial slur part. My bad. Yes, that is wrong. But a public figure should (and will) hear from their constituents - good or bad.

Edited June 4, 2008 by illumine

[almaty 19]

wow, defending bad behavior cause you dislike a person.,.who hillary make be v-p for...

vj sheesh

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You reap what you sow.

Let's see if the Messiah's devotees can handle the pressure. 4 months to go!

So you are defending this behaviour? Seriously?

Did I say I was?

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Unto each his own.

[Cassie 8]

But a public figure should (and will) hear from their constituents - good or bad.

There is a difference between bringing up criticisms of how they are representing their constituency and letting loose with what I consider disgusting personal attacks.

[nana_356 0]

You reap what you sow.

Let's see if the Messiah's devotees can handle the pressure. 4 months to go!

Enough with your comments, at least we were willing to support hillary if she was the nominee, unlike yourself who is going thru a tantrum. Who is the real "devotee to a messiah"???

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But a public figure should (and will) hear from their constituents - good or bad.

There is a difference between bringing up criticisms of how they are representing their constituency and letting loose with what I consider disgusting personal attacks.

Well you know, putting up with racist tirades is now part of any politician's public service requirements.

[Cassie 8]

But a public figure should (and will) hear from their constituents - good or bad.

There is a difference between bringing up criticisms of how they are representing their constituency and letting loose with what I consider disgusting personal attacks.

Well you know, putting up with racist tirades is now part of any politician's public service requirements.

apparently!