Guide Note

Rumors of the existence of a tape with Michelle Obama ranting using the word "whitey" are have been circulating months.

The tape is said to be in the hands of republicans or a broadcast news station who is waiting until right before the elections to release it.

Fast Facts

1. Rumors have been circulating since early spring of 2008
2. The tape is said to have been recorded at Jeremiah Wright's church, Trinity United Church Of Christ with her speaking from the pulpit
3. Some say she is heard saying "whitey" other say it is really "why'd he" as in "why did he"
4. Tape has not surfaced yet to the public

Several sources are claiming that they have already seen the tape.

Those who claim to have seen (or heard) it say she goes off ranting "Whitey cut folks off medicaid, Whitey let New Orleans Drown, Whitey do nothing about Jena, Whitey put us in Iraq for no reason."

Other claim it is her pronunciation that 'sounds like' she is saying "whitey" but she is saying "Why'd" as in "why did he".

On May 30, 2008, Rush Limbaugh made mention of a rumor regarding Michelle Obama on his radio show. Limbaugh said that the Republicans have a video tape where "Michelle is going nuts in the church, too, talking about whitey this and whitey that." He went on to say that the Republicans are waiting to release it at the last minute, in October right before the election.