Black Republicans Launch Racial Anti-Obama Ads

The National Black Republican Association has launched the most personalized attacks of the presidential campaign to date, accusing Barack Obama of being an "arrogant elitist," and raising his connections to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Bill Ayers and Tony Rezko.

In three radio spots that the organization modestly claims are "eye-opening," the NBRA goes where its GOP counterparts have not: throwing the kitchen sink at Obama -- including racial references -- in hopes that something sticks. "Racist Democrats declared they would vote for a 'yellow dog' before a Republican because the Republican Party was the party for blacks," one ad states. "Racist Democrats will not vote for Obama, a black man."

In another 60-second spot entitled "Arrogant Obama," the narrator states:

"Bitter is what Obama called blacks and whites who love God. Racist is what Obama called his white grandmother who raised him and made sacrifices so Obama could get a good education and become a millionaire. Obama's friends are terrorist Bill Ayers and Rev. Wright who said innocent Americans deserved to die on September 11th. Obama is an arrogant elitist who turned his back on poor blacks and his own country."

From another spot, entitled "Radical Obama":

"Look beyond Barack Obama's skin color and soaring rhetoric and you will see an arrogant, elitist millionaire whose voting record is the most liberal in Congress. Look at the people around Obama, and you will understand that Obama lacks the judgment to be our next president. Obama's mentor for 20-years was Rev. Jeremiah Wright who said innocent Americans deserved to die on September 11th. Obama's 20-year friend and bagman was Tony Rezko who was recently convicted of fraud."

The ads, according to an NBRA press release, will air on radio stations in battleground states. But what kind of affect they'll have (or seriousness with which they'll be regarded) is in serious doubt.

For starters, the NBRA is targeting African Americans -- a constituency deeply committed to Obama -- with hopes of getting 25 percent of the black vote. That, objectively, would be a minor miracle for the GOP, which is staring at massive losses among the constituency. Secondly, there is no word yet as to the extent of the group's ad buy, and calls to find out went unreturned.

Comments

[LiberTLover]

And I'll bet they're the loudest up in church on Sundays proclaiming what 'Christians' they are. I'm black, and I feel the need for a hot shower after hearing about these folk.

[RomeyDA]

McCain is exposed.
Hey Mr Rove we know your tricks

[Pollitrix]

Instead of posting here go to nbra.org and let them hear how we feel about these commericals.

[Mike169]

Two words: Karl Rove

[TrueIndy08]

just saying the word REPUBLICAN immediately makes most blacks to cover their ears...

hahaha... what a waste of money these tools are putting out!!!

[MaeScott]

If these folks get into too many black folks faces with this mess, they may get more than they bargained for. Tavis Smiley ( and others) drew serious heat for being critical of Sen. Obama.
They'll turn off more people than they'll gain.

[Bronxcutie]

It's ok for Tavis to be critical of Sen. Obama. It's NOT ok for Black Republicans to twist the man's words and to lie about the extent of his associations. Jeremiah Wright did NOT say that Americans deserved to die. He blamed our arrogance and imperialism for the attack. He did not call his grandmother racist. This is insane! What good reason would African Americans have to vote for Republicans? I have NONE!

[AJBF]

"The National Black Republican Association" Just the title is laughable. Combining "republican" with "black" creates an oxymoron to begin with - I have never understood this anymore than understood "gay" republicans. How can anyone belong to a party that openly oppresses you? The whole thing spells "self-hatred".

[wdw101]

gee what would "The National White Republican Association" or "straight Republican" be called

[Waitaminute]

These black republiseers are as bad as lower to middle class white republicans. In both cases, i ask whyyyyy?

[TrueIndy08]

hahaha... these people are IDIOTS!

why do they have to have a Black Republican Party?? Probably because the rest of the party doesn't find them equal!!!

I would love for one of them to run for President.­... lets see how much deep south, white votes they get from their beloved Republican party!!!

I find it funny that they have to seperate themselves, but over on the DEM side... they are all just Democrats!!!

Republican party... the racist party!

[controversy101]

So where is Sean Hannity and his followers? Isn't it wrong for the republicans to have a National Black Republican Party Association? It was, according to Hannity, wrong for Reverend Wright to teach Black Theology and Liberation because this preaches seperation in churches instead of intergration. Doesn't a Black Republican Association give strength to seperation in politics instead of intergration? It's amazing how we allow republican lunatics to dictate our process. Maybe the National Black Republican Party Association can explain why there has never been a minority heading the republican ticket while we Democrats have just had a Woman and Black man primary for the top position on our ticket.

[Pollitrix]

The words are strait out off the Sean Hannity show. Bill Ayers Bill Ayers for christ sake!!!! If Ayers is so bad why is he not in prison and why is he working for Mayor Daily.

Sean Hannity need new puppets.

[wdw101]

yes, democrats have put a women and black. .....but I would not brag, look up you put up.

ABH= anybody but Hussein

[bongogirl]

I am a female African American, and after viewing this ad I was more determined to support OBAMA!. The black GOP has been COACHED well by its party. The GOP thinks that having the black republicans smear OBAMA, that would make the garbage they are devulging more believable. WRONG!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08

[MyNameIsJames]

The only people who listen to Black Conservatives are a small group of fringe White conservatives. The Black community ignores them as if they don't exist. They are not a threat to anyone's political career especially not Barack Obama's.

[Mdazes]

So true, they dont even have the African American ears.

[SwingVoter]

This is the Willie Lynch's syndrome at its core.

[slope142]

Seriously, how much of a ruckus can six guys make?

[vonniewit]

Like it or not - this stuff will change the minds of some Blacks. It may not be compelling to you, because you lack the experience and history that helps to make the points real. This is a good strategic move on the part of the GOP. A case can be made (and if the Republicans play their cards right - will be made) that the Dems don't have the best interest of Blacks in mind. The Dems take Blacks for granted.

I am for Obama, because I consider him to be the lesser of two evils - not because I think he is the best thing since sliced bread. But as a black person - I left the Dems years ago. I am Independent. Actually, I am concerned about an Obama administration. Obama has had to reject and "renounce" himself from blackness. Will he continue that pattern in the White House? I don't want a president ignoring the legitimate issues of Blacks (just because he does not want to seem bias).

My first choice was Edwards.

[TrueIndy08]

No, it will not!! As a black female, I could care less what seom stupid Black republican have to say! In the eyes of most black people, republicans are vile.... and black one's are even worse! Because the ReTHUG party stands for nothing that we hold dear to us!!!

These people will be lucky if they 5% of the black vote, especially with Obama running!!!

No sane BLACK person believes the GOP will serve their interests better than the DEMOCRATS! Sorry, you have wishful thinking!!!!

This is the same party that puts pins out saying," If Obama wins can we still call it the WHITE House?"

PLEASE!!!! Sorry GOP... we are not IDIOTS, as you may think....

WE WILL NOT VOTE EN MASSE FOR THE MAN WHO VOTED TWICE AGAINST MLK Jr. DAY!!!

END OF STORY!

[TheNuff]

Hear hear!

[OhioJan]

I too originally supported Edwards, vonniewit, but I also understand that political candidates have to try to appeal to all groups possible, to attain all votes possible. Obama's being run through a political meatgrinder, where Mcbu$h is getting off the hook DAILY with his flips, lies, elitism, womanAmeri­canh@te-fi­lled past & present acts AND words! I'm confident that, when & if elected to POTUS, Obama will keep to his words MUCH MORE than another republiCON ever has or would...th­at goes for the MSM's crush - a "maverick".

[Heavenhelpusall]

Reject himself from blackness? What are you smoking? You are displaying the mentality that you ascribe to others in your post. Any black person who believes they can reject their blackness (okay, I'll give you Michael Jackson ) is living in fantasyland. Barack's efforts to appeal to all American cannot be viewed as rejection of some If anything, he has broadened what blackness is, he has uplifted blackness. Check out the people closest to him: his wife, his body man, the caretaker of his children. No rejection of his blackness. In the new millenium, we should not have to wear our blackness like a medallion. He has made history and can make more but not by shouting " Say it loud..." at his rallies. Inclusiveness has always been his mantra.

It is incredible that we finally have a candidate who so many want to own a piece of. Let's wish him peace and pray for his safety.

[bongogirl]

Please do not buy into the republican's prapoganda. I am an African American and I surely don't. This is an attempt to sway African American's to believe that OBAMA is not going to be a president for ALL AMERICANS. The republicans are running scared and they are going to do anything and everything they can to make us doubt OBAMA. STAY STRONG AND STAY COMMITTED!­!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

OBAMA '08

[Waitaminute]

I disagree. These black republiseers are exposing themselves and will put a bulleye on their backs. I don't see any black people changing their mind because of these fools.