Farrakhan Obama
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan has been a staunch supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama throughout the Illinois senator's campaign. In February 2008, Farrakhan told a Chicago, Illinois crowd that Obama could be the "savior" that America needs. In October 2008, a video surfaced of Farrakhan referring to Obama as "the Messiah."<ref>Forward.com: Farrakhan Casts Long Shadow on Campaign Trail</ref> <ref name="YT">YouTube Video: Whitey Tape - No Joke... (Time: 0:48)</ref>
Fast Facts
- Louis Farrakhan endorsed Barack Obama at the Nation of Islam's annual convention in February 2008<ref>ABC News: A Spry Farrakhan Sings Obama's Praises (February 24, 2008)</ref>
- Video believed to be from the February rally surfaced on YouTube
- On the video, Farrakhan tells the crowd "When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear"<ref name="YT">YouTube Video: Whitey Tape - No Joke... (Time: 0:48)</ref>
- Obama has denounced Farrakhan's endorsement, saying he "did not solicit his support"<ref>The Wall Street Journal: Obama Denounces Farrakhan Endorsement (February 26, 2008)</ref>
Quote
"You are the instruments that God is gonna use to bring about universal change, and that is why Barack has captured the youth. And he has involved young people in a political process that they didn’t care anything about. That’s a sign. When the Messiah speaks, the youth will hear, and the Messiah is absolutely speaking."--Louis Farrakhan<ref name="YT">YouTube Video: Whitey Tape - No Joke... (Time: 0:48)</ref>
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