Has the Obama Campaign confirmed Caldwell will Campaign for him?

[Perky]

I am not saying the story is untrue. I just wonder who he has spoken with...If he has been vetted. Whether there are events scheduled.


Afterall he is apparently somewhat of a Bushie.

After McGlurkin, I can't imagine that Obama would trot someone out like this.

Not saying it is untrue...I just think more info is necessary.

[aquart]

1. Who?

[Perky]

2. I guess it far more fun to attack then ask legitimate questions.

[MadBadger]

3. This could be just like when Bill said he and Papa Bush would go around and repair US relations.....

Around the world, without actually asking Bush. So, Ill withold judgment.

[Perky]

4. I am just saying

[MadBadger]

5. I agree

[dsc]

6. actually he apparently already has

He was in SC as part of the tour that McClurkin was part of.

[Perky]

8. wait so this is old news?

or the endorsement was yesterday?

This is odd to me... He goe on stage with McGlurking in SC 4 months ago..but he calls Bush up recently to let him know about the endorsement????


I would need confirmation that he is plaiing to use this guy again.... before I start looking for another candidate.

[dsc]

10. It is old and new news

It is right in the op of the major thread on this. He went to SC and he also announced he will be going other places.

[Perky]

12. but no confirmation from the campaign?

[dsc]

16. If they used him once before

why wouldn't they now?

[Perky]

19. umm because of the outrage over McGlurkin???!!!

It would just be stupid

[Maven]

...

"I have been in contact with the Obama campaign team," Caldwell said. "I will be making visits on his behalf."

This guy has officially campaigned for Obama on at least two prior occasions. You think he's just making this up?

[Perky]

22. .....

I don't know who is he talking with....something like thos would have to be approved at the highest levels of the campaign.

There is no upside to this...

[Perky]

13. but no confirmation from the campaign?

[Perky]

14. but no confirmation from the campaign?

[Maven]

17. He was also involved in Obama's Faith Forum earlier in the year

http://www.barackobama.com/2007/07/30/obama_aide_holds_faith_forum.php

[Perky]

21. I would beshockedif Obamaused him again

and absent confirmation.....I am very dubious.

[FrenchieCat]

7. from my understanding....

the story is about what this fellow Caldwell said he would want to do, and not about what the campaign is saying or doing.

It's like if I said I wanted a ham sandwich. And then someone blames the ham sandwich for that.

[Perky]

9. Hey cut it out with the Anti-semitic comments

You ask for a ham sandwich.... that says alot about how you feel about Jews.

[Cha]

11. You're the Ham!

:D

[Perky]

15. lol

[FrenchieCat]

18. But that means I'm not a ham-ophobe.

Well, OK....a Roast Beef sandwich! :)

[Perky]

20. flp-flopper...panderer

[FrenchieCat]

23. Waffler.......

cause my example could have with waffles!

No but seriously, when I read that article, Obama and his campaign are not a part of it....it is all about cadwell and what he says.

[MADem]

24. He campaigned with them during the first SC foray.

Here's the Houston Chron article on the subject--there are others, as well.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5470598.html

HOUSTON — An influential Houston minister who has long been a spiritual adviser to President George W. Bush says he will endorse Barack Obama's bid for the presidency.

The Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, senior pastor of Windsor Village United Methodist Church, said Saturday that he's backing the Illinois senator because of Obama's "character, confidence and courage."

Obama, a Democrat, is electable and "would do a wonderful job to bring people together to pursue a common vision we all have," said Caldwell, who said his support is personal and not connected to his role as pastor of the 14,000-member church.

However, Caldwell told his congregation that Obama may pay a visit to his church....Caldwell said he called Bush to inform him of his decision to support Obama and that the president was "OK" with it, adding that the minister's presidential choice would not affect their relationship.

[sunonmars]

25. i think i just threw up in my mouth a little

[MADem]

26. People who whine about Clinton triangulation need to see this pro at work!

Hell, that's not triangulation--that's a fucking trapezoid!!!!