You know, I’m 70 years old. And I can tell you — people don’t like to deal with it, but the fact of the matter is — the president’s problems are in large measure because of the color of his skin.
— Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC), blaming most of President Obama’s political problems on racism, the Columbia State reports. In particular, Clyburn suggested the “birther” movement is fueled by racism: “I don’t know why anybody didn’t ask for John McCain’s (birth certificate). He wasn’t even born in this country.”
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