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- Ayers has been a campaign contributor to Obama since the mid-1990sLos Angeles Times: Obama and the former radicals (April 18, 2008)
- When Obama first ran for the Chicago state legislature a supporter introductory event took place at the home of Ayers and Dohrn.
- Both Hillary Rodham Clinton John McCain have mentioned the connection during campaigningLos Angeles Times: Obama and the former radicals (April 18, 2008)
- In the early 1970s Ayers was a member of the Weather Underground
- Obama was eight years old when the radical group Weather Underground claimed responsibility for bombingsLos Angeles Times: Obama and the former radicals (April 18, 2008)
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The connection between President Barack Obama and 1960s radical Bill Ayers has been scrutinized by political opponents. The Obama campaign indicated the relationship between the 1960s radical and the President has been greatly exaggerated by opponents to smear his campaign for president.The New York Times: Obama and '60's Bomber: A Look into.. (October 3, 2008)
In October 2008, one month before the 2008 presidential election, vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin accused Obama of "palling around with terrorists."CNNPolitics.com: Fact Check: Is Obama "Palling Around With Terrorists"
Obama Ayers Accusations
Obama's link to Ayers came under fire in the April 16 debate between Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton.In the spring of 2008, Senator John McCain questioned Obama's character by saying, "How can you countenance someone who was engaged in bombings that could have or did kill innocent people?"The New York Times: Obama and '60's Bomber: A Look into.. (October 3, 2008)
McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, accused Obama of "palling around with terrorists" a month before the election.
Obama Ayers Connection
When the link was first disclosed earlier in 2008, Obama sought to portray the connection as weak. It has since been revealed that Ayers was loosely involved in Obama's election as an Illinois state senator in the late 1990s. Obama also served with Ayers on the board of a philanthropic organization for three years.-
Ayers Obama Questions
Name of Nathaniel Ayers, The Soloist, CD? 1 AnswerI cannot find any record of a recording, per say. However, if such a recording exists in some Juilliard archive, for instance, there is a very good change it wi... read more
When is the Obama Inauguration? 3 AnswersJanuary 20th, 2009 at the US Capitol with 250,000 tickets handed out. Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 8 a.m. for seating and the musical prelude begins... read more
What do you think would be the best dog for Obamas? 2 AnswersI think a Standard Poodle with a practical haircut would be the best dog for the Obamas. One, poodles are less allergenic than other dogs. Two, poodles do not s... read more


