A couple of conservative talk show hosts have been using Senator Obama's middle name as a way to whip up their listeners. In a rally today one of these numbskulls, before Senator McCain was on the platform, used that reference. When McCain heard about it he held a press conference and said the following:
“It’s my understanding that before I came in here a person who was on the program before I spoke made some disparaging remarks about my two colleagues in the Senate, Senator Obama and Senator Clinton,” he said. “I have repeatedly stated my respect for Senator Obama and Senator Clinton, that I will treat them with respect. I will call them ‘Senator.’ We will have a respectful debate, as I have said on hundreds of occasions. I regret any comments that may have been made about these two individuals who are honorable Americans.”
That won't stop the numbskulls but it does show that Senator McCain respects the office he is running for.
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