Obama: More on Corsi's new book
Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:08 AM by Domenico Montanaro
Politico writes that the author behind the best-selling book that skewers Obama has “left a trail of wild theories, vitriol and dogma that have called into question his credibility. Jerome Corsi, who rose to prominence as the co-author of a book attacking 2004 Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, penned another tome asserting oil is a nearly infinite resource that continues to generate naturally, and posted a series of online comments through 2004, including suggestions that Hillary Rodham Clinton is a lesbian and Muslims worship Satan. In an interview with Politico, Corsi pointed out that he’s apologized for Internet postings ripping Muslims and Catholics, and said they don’t undermine the integrity of his new book.”
Another Politico piece notes that John Kerry “launched a website Wednesday, Truth Fights Back, challenging the assertions in Corsi’s book. Kerry sent an e-mail to his former supporters headlined, ‘Book on Obama Hopes to Repeat Anti-Kerry Feat.’ Former Kerry campaign advisers believe Obama's senior aides must figure out how to effectively and directly respond to the book. Obama spokesman Tommy Vietor said the campaign is speaking to reporters to directly challenge the merits of the book.”
“When Obama is home in Chicago, he tries to squeeze moments of real life between the marathon meetings and travel that consume the time of the Democratic presidential candidate,” the AP says. “But real life for Obama isn't what it used to be. When he ditches his work clothes for flip-flops and jeans to go to a city park to watch his oldest daughter play soccer, Secret Service agents come along. A haircut at his neighborhood joint requires a five-car motorcade that disrupts traffic and attracts gawkers. And a walk to a neighbor's house for a barbecue includes a pack of reporters trailing close behind. The Illinois senator is followed nearly all day, including during down time, by a pool of reporters who don't leave until he's tucked inside his home for the night.”
