Thursday, October 16, 2008
(Black) McCain Supporter Wants to Clear the Air
"Last week, James T. Harris went from being an average guy to one of the most reviled men in Black America. At a Waukesha, Wisconsin, town hall rally with Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin on Thursday, the African-American radio host from Milwaukee pleaded with McCain to step up his attacks against Barack Obama. 'We have the good Reverend Wright. We have [the Reverend Michael L.] Pfleger,' Harris said to the cheers of thousands of White audience members. 'I am begging you, sir. I am begging you. Take it to him.' In a show of true solidarity, Harris, 44, and the Republican nominee then hugged."